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The Holt Chronicle
Free Fortnightly Issue 358 26th Aug 2016 The Holt www.holtchronicle.co.uk Boats at Morston Quay Photograph: Richard Brunton www.holtchronicle.co.uk 1 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 Serving Holt, Sheringham, Wells, Fakenham and surrounding villages THE HOLT CHRONICLE The deadline for Issue 359 is Noon Tuesday 30th August Please send articles for publication, ‘For Sale’ adverts, forthcoming event details etc. by e-mail to info@holtchronicle. co.uk or by post to 40 Woodrow Avenue, HOLT. NR25 6TE or leave in our collection box in Feeney’s Newsagents, Holt. Your Editor and Advertising Manager is Caroline who can be contacted on 01263 712177 for details of how you can advertise your business in THE HOLT CHRONICLE. Advertising in THE HOLT CHRONICLE could promote your business way beyond your expectations. We can also arrange DELIVERY OF LEAFLETS - delivery starts at just 3p per insertion of an A4/A5 sheet. To explore Norfolk properly, you’ll need somewhere to stay. 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NR23 1RF 01328 710999 2 www.compassclinic.co.uk The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 CHICK•LIT A comedy movie tale of saving a village pub ..... with saucy writing A comedy movie shot in north Norfolk, telling how pub regulars pen an erotic novel to save their village inn, is set to be released at cinemas nationwide. And Chick Lit’s writer and director Tony Britten, who lives in the area, will host a question and answer session after a special screening at Sheringham Little Theatre on 6th September. The film charts how domino-playing pub-goers, including the editor of the local newspaper, set about raising funds to save the closure-threatened watering hole, by trying their hands at writing a Fifty Shades of Grey style ‘mummy porn’ novel. The Hunny Bell pub at Hunworth, and the EDP and North Norfolk news office at Cromer feature in scenes, along with Holt Bookshop, Gresham’s School, Blakeney, Morston, the Muckleburgh Collection at Weybourne and a Fakenham solicitors’ office. The lead male role of paper editor David is played by Christian McKay, who was Lord Hesketh in the motor racing film Rush, with Caroline Catz, the long-suffering wife of Doc Martin, playing his wife Jen. The cast also includes comedian and actor Miles Jupp, with cameo roles from Norfolk-based acting legend Sir John Hurt and Dame Eileen Atkins as a pair of ‘dodgy’ literary agents. Chick Lit goes on general release in the first week in September. Sheringham Little Theatre, which previously hosted a preview screening for cast members and guests, has showings at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Tuesday 6th September. Mr Britten, from Holt-based Capriol films, which also made ‘In Love with Alma Cogan’ based on Cromer Pier, will talk with the audience after the evening screening. He hatched the Chick Lit idea while visiting younger son Oliver in Los Angeles back in 2011, during a chat about whether a team effort might get around the ‘solitary exercise’ of writing a novel. It led to an idea about the team being pub dominoes players, with Mr Britten being one in real life. Ollie wrote the initial script and Mr Britten was able to put together a ‘dream cast’, which also includes Niamh Cusack and Cathy Tyson. He said: “What we have produced I firmly believe is funny, witty, charming and above all entertaining. It is set in a world I know about because I believe that the best stories originate from one’s own experience.” To book tickets and for more information call Sheringham Little Theatre on 01263 822347 or visit www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com CHICK•LIT CAN ALSO BE SEEN AT: Sharrington Village Hall, Friday 9th September at 7.00pm Tickets £6.00 from Roger Dubbins 01263 862261, Bobbie Coe 01263 860097. Hindolveston Village Hall, Saturday 17th September at 7.30pm Tickets £4.50 from 01263 860257, Parker’s Garage or on the door. Holt Community Centre, Friday 7th October at 8.00pm Tickets will be on sale at Holt Community Centre from 10th September on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (9.00am - 4.30pm) and Saturdays (9.00am - 2.00pm). Tickets are also available from Osokozi, Bull Street, Holt, from Friday 9th September. Tickets cost £8.00 in advance and £10.00 on the night and include a glass of wine or soft drink and nibbles. Holt Consulting Rooms WISH TO BUY * Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Relate; Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy * Relaxation Therapies, Aromatherapy * Physiotherapy * Homeopathy * Acupuncture * Bowen Technique * Shiatsu * Nutrition * Foot Health Practitioner * The Journey GOLD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CURRENT HIGH GOLD PRICES WE WISH TO BUY YOUR OLD/SCRAP/UNWANTED ITEMS Call in and see us: Lanes Jewellery • Market Place • Holt • Norfolk www.lanes.co.uk Church Street, Holt. Tel: 01263 711712 www.holtchronicle.co.uk 3 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 THE HOLT OWL TRAIL The Holt Owl Trail is an initiative currently being developed by a sub-committee of Holt Town Council with representation from Norfolk County Council, North Norfolk District Council, The Holt Society and Holt Chamber of Trade. A slide presentation detailing the aims, ambitions and costs of the project was given to Councillors during their 11th July 2016 meeting at Holt Community Centre where it was unanimously approved that the sub-committee should proceed to the next stage. The proposal is to provide 24 flush-mounted, 12 inch circular bronze pavement plaques to guide visitors on a circular tour of Holt town centre incorporating the Market Place, White Lion Street, Bull Street, Shirehall Plain and the High Street. It is envisaged that an accompanying booklet will support the trail providing details of the historical references, heritage and points of interest along the route intermixed with anecdotal notes. Leading off the main trail visitors will be made aware of links to discover some of the concealed areas of the town including St. Andrews Church and all the locations of the Yards in Holt. To compliment and promote the Owl Trail to visitors arriving in Holt, noticeboards will be provided in the car parks and other prominent locations with QR codes enabling the trail to be followed by electronic devices. Suitable for all age groups, it will not matter where you join the Holt Owl Trail for the plaques will be individually numbered, spaced at relatively equal distances and each will bear a brief description of its location. The concept of a Trail in Holt was devised by Deputy Mayor Michael Hill following a stay in Dijon, France. It was there that he discovered ‘La Chouette’, a 22-stage ‘Owl Trail’ which has not only earned a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor but is ranked as No. 1 of the 63 listed things to do in Dijon. Town and City trails can now be found all around the world and prove extremely popular as a quick and easy reference without the need for detailed research or the expense of hiring a guide. The Holt Owl Trail Plaque No. 3 for the Millennium Clock at It is hoped that the Holt Owl Trail booklets will be readily available from Custance Court in the Market Place. One of the prototype Tourist attractions and Information Centres, Hotels, Guest Houses and beddesigns currently under consideration for a 12 inch bronze and-breakfast accommodation, to generate awareness of the historic Georgian pavement mounted plaque incorporating the owl logo designed and gifted to the project by Robert Gillmor MBE, a founder architectural influences of Holt and to assist in securing its vibrancy, vitality member, former secretary, chairman and president of the and reputation in being one of Norfolk’s finest examples of a small country Society of Wildlife Artists (SWLA). town. TO ADVERTISE IN THE HOLT CHRONICLE PLEASE TELEPHONE CAROLINE ON 01263 712177 Helping your business grow WHY CHOOSE US? GLIMPSES OF HOLT In May 2015, the Holt Society presented a display of Holt people, places and events at the Picturecraft Gallery as part of its 50th Anniversary celebrations. Now you can read all about it, as the same material has been fitted into a 60 page full-colour booklet on sale for £5.00 at the Holt Bookshop and other outlets. Call today for your FREE consultation 01263 800683 We pride ourselves on our friendly personal approach, while still providing our clients with an exceptional service at competitive prices.Our proactive approach ensures all clients are aware of deadlines & dates, with all work completed at a fixed cost - so no unexpected accountancy bills at the end of the year! 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Tel: 01263 713133 GREENBUILD DATES AND DETAILS THE HOLT DOMESDAY SLATE WILL BE UNVEILED IN THE METHODIST MEMORIAL GARDENS, ALBERT STREET, HOLT AT 4.30pm ON WEDNESDAY 28th SEPTEMBER ANYONE INTERESTED IS MOST WELCOME TO ATTEND Dates for your diary: 10th and 11th September Sustainability, energy efficiency and family fun will all be on the menu at this year’s Greenbuild. The free event’s twelfth outing will be at the National Trust owned Felbrigg Hall on 10th and 11th September. Greenbuild is designed to show people how to lead a greener lifestyle affordably and practically. Run by North Norfolk District Council and sponsored by two local companies, Crayford and Abbs and Floodsense, Greenbuild offers something for the whole family. There will be plenty of entertainment for children, lots of food stalls and advice on subjects such as growing your own food, eco-friendly heating, retro-fitting and green energy. And one of the annual favourites is back, three bags of compost for £1.50, delivered to your car when you leave the event. Tom FitzPatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council said: “Greenbuild has continued to grow in popularity for a very good reason. It is a region-leading weekend of high quality advice and information about living greener lifestyles, with plenty of fun in the mix for all ages. Nearly all of us can improve our knowledge of sustainability, save money and make the world a greener place.” Parking and entry to Greenbuild are both free. Opening times are: 10.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday 10th September and 10.30am to 4.00pm on Sunday 11th September. For further information including a list of exhibitors and directions to Greenbuild visit www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/greenbuild. If you have any further queries please contact Jeanette Wilson on 01263 516185 or jeanette.wilson@north-norfolk.gov.uk. ST GH -OP E STR RATIV EET E T HS C UR D CH CLIF F RO CO AD NR N TO OA ES CROM The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 ER RO AD A 149 26th August 2016 D SHERINGHAM ROA 5 HI TEL: 01263 824063 ● Open 7 days a week from 8.30am - 8.00pm (last wash at 7.00pm) ● Very large machines which take up to Super King size duvets ● Service wash attendant available for private, B&B and businesses’ laundry: Mon to Fri 9.00am - 4.00pm, Sat 9.00am - 12.30pm ● Parking available www.holtchronicle.co.uk SEA BE m a h g n i Sher erette Laund 13 BEESTON ROAD SHERINGHAM. NR26 8EH BEACH ROAD Locally-based carver and letterer Teucer Wilson’s fine work features excerpts from Holt’s entry in the Domesday Book compiled in 1086 on the orders of William the Conqueror. Beside the Slate will be a sign explaining some of the more obscure terms used in the text. The Slate has been funded mainly through the generosity of members of The Holt Society with additional valuable contributions from other lovers of our town. Holt Society Chairman, Steve Benson, said, “I am absolutely delighted with the marvellous response to an earlier article in the Holt Chronicle asking for community support in purchasing the Slate. We believe that Teucer Wilson’s beautiful carving, sited in such an attractive and peaceful setting, will remind us of Holt’s proud heritage and importance over almost a thousand years.” STA TIO We go, We go to Malawi personally to plan, supervise, & monitor all our projects, and let you know how your money is spent! THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES Intermediate Sudoku by KrazyDad, Volume 1, Book 23 All the letters in our grids below have fallen out and mixed themselves up, although SUDOKU Fill all empty squares so that the numbers 1 to 9 appear once in each row, column and 3 x 3 box. The numbers in the four yellow boxes are the ones needed as the answer that will be published in the next issue. Sudoku #7 1 9 they are still in their original columns. Can you put them back in their rightful place to reveal a QUOTATION and the NAME of the person who said it. 9 7 3 5 7 6 2 8 8 2 6 7 2 4 3 "To begin, begin." -- William Wordsworth 4 6 3 4 9 7 8 © 2013 KrazyDad.com Did you enjoy the Olympics? There were Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each so many varied show. We have 3-by-3 block contain all of sports the digits 1on thru 9. twenty of those sports hidden in this issue’s If you use logic you can solve the puzzle without guesswork. CHRONICLE Need a little help? TheWORDSEARCH. hints page shows a logical order to solve the puzzle. Use it to identify the next square you should solve. Or use the answers page How many can you find? if you really get stuck. V O L L E Y B A L L K N L X G N I W O R L L A B T O O F L L A B T E K S A B E T C G G G Y R E H C R A Q S N Y Y N N N G O L F H U C H I C M I I O I U S A E I A O M L N M V D P L N S T N M O D I A M I U Y D T E F E C T A N S I D J B R L S S X N I B G T NUMBER CRUNCHER W O A I H M X E J Q N N T I S L A T A S M S R L G I G C L N A B O X I N G W X B S S 9 6 3 7 2 11 = 44 Using all FIVE arithmetical signs, + + - x ÷, fill in the spaces to make the equation true. Last Issue’s Answers The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 4 7 3 8. The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were: FOOTBALL AND COOKERY ARE THE TWO MOST IMPORTANT SUBJECTS IN THE COUNTRY. DELIA SMITH and THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO ENJOY YOUR LIFE, TO BE 01263 715944 07900 816927 alan.cook@2plan.com www.alancook.2plan.com OVERSTRAND SALTHOUSE SHERINGHAM STIFFKEY WELLS WESTRUNTON WEYBOURNE The NUMBER CRUNCHER One answer was: 8 – 5 x 14 + 9 + 5 ÷ 8 = 7 (there could be others!) TO ADVERTISE IN THE HOLT CHRONICLE PLEASE TELEPHONE CAROLINE ON 01263 712177 Alan Cook Independent Financial Adviser HAPPY, IT’S ALL THAT MATTERS. AUDREY HEPBURN The fifteen seaside towns and villages in the CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were: BLAKENEY CLEY CROMER EASTRUNTON HOLKHAM KELLING MORSTON MUNDESLEY Just a thought.... He who hides his faults plans to make more. Chinese Proverb Portfolio Reviews Investments & savings Protection and insurance Retirement planning advice Long term care planning *Inheritance tax planning RNLI FLAG DAY, HOLT, 6th AUGUST 2016 The committee of the Holt Branch of the RNLI would like to thank all those who generously contributed on 6th August. A total of £1,230.95 was realised, no expenses incurred. Rodney Cooke Hon Sec Holt Branch *The FSA do not regulate tax advice Suite 3, New Street Chambers, 2 New Street, HOLT. 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Held in conjunction with Sheringham’s sister 1940s event, both weekends will again be linked by North Norfolk Railway’s Poppy Line. Stamp for victory! TOWN AND COUNTRY CARS Returning to this year’s Holt 1940s Weekend is the Holt ration book trail. Pick up your book from Holt railway station and participating ration book trail stores, discover our town’s retailers and collect stamps in your book from each participating business to qualify for a prize draw. This year’s ration book will tie in with the Holt 1940s Weekend charity, Walking With The Wounded, search for the Walking With The Wounded charity bears in each store. Can you locate and name them all? Now in its second year, the occasion promises to be an event-packed weekend, filled to the brim with nostalgic wartime events and activities. SPECIALISING IN LONG DISTANCE JOURNEYS Transporting clients safely and comfortably to destinations anywhere in the UK and Europe. 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At least a dozen Lost Boys are needed, as well as four youngsters to take the speaking parts of John and Michael, Wendy’s brothers who join the magical journey. Theatre director Debbie Thompson said the panto provided opportunities for youngsters to join the professional cast and gain experience. “We normally get lots to auditions but can only take a few. However, this year there are many more opportunities, which we are thrilled about because we like to get the community involved,” she added. One youngster who has reaped the benefits of getting involved in youth drama productions is 12-year-old Joe Oxtoby (below) from Bacton. He made his debut as a ‘village person’ in the Jack and the Beanstalk panto in 2012, aged just eight, after his mum , District Council Chief Executive Sheila, persuaded him to have a go rather than be bored in the holidays. Joe admitted: “I didn’t really want to go, but it was great, I learned so much and I loved it.” He has since played a range of roles from other chorus parts and a panto dwarf, to the lead in Oliver at Cromer pier with the Cromer and Sheringham Operatic and Dramatic Society and the title role in Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat at his school, Gresham’s prep in Holt. “Being involved in the theatre has really boosted my confidence, given me life skills and I have made a lot of friends,” said Joe. He has also gone on to win coveted summer school places with the National Youth Music Theatre and the National Youth Choir. Joe’s ambition is to be a commercial airline pilot, with the stage as a hobby in the wings. And he urged any boys thinking about taking part in drama sessions to have a go. If they thought acting was not a suitable thing for boys to do, they should look at ‘cool’ male actors like Photograph: Richard Batson Johnny Depp and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Mum Sheila said there was a lot of commitment needed, from youngsters and parents, when boys and girls got involved in drama productions, but the Little Theatre gave a lot of support including providing chaperones and help finding lift shares. “The children get so much out of it that it’s worth it,” she added. Youngsters keen to be among Pan’s panto Lost Boys should be aged eight to 16 and should enjoy acting and singing, though no experience is necessary. The part of John is aged about 12 and Michael six to eight. Girls have not been left out. There is also a need to find a Tiger Lily, aged about 16, who is a strong singer as well as a good actress. Peter Pan runs from 7th December to 1st January and sees the ‘boy who never grows up’ helping Wendy and her brothers fly to London, via Norfolk, encountering pirate Captain Hook and two troublesome crocs Tick and Tock along the way. Cast members need to be available from October. Auditions are on 18th September at 10.00am at the Theatre. Hopefuls need to come dressed to move and with a song prepared. They will be taught a short dance routine and given a piece to read. There is no need to register in advance. For more information see updates on the theatre website www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com. For panto tickets call the box office on 01263 822347. Buy with confidence from a local company with a wealth of experience Established in 1991, Sheringham Windows boasts thousands of satisfied customers throughout the region. We hold FENSA certification, the industry standard for replacement windows and doors, trusted by consumers and local authorities. Our fitters are time served craftsmen, ensuring you receive the very best quality of workmanship at all times. CONSERVATORIES WINDOWS COMPOSITE DOORS PORCHES GARDEN ROOMS FOR YOUR FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION CALL 01263 824784 www.sheringhamwindows.co.uk Email:adam@sheringhamwindows.co.uk Unit D, Nelson Square, Heath Drive, Hempstead Road Industrial Estate, Holt. NR25 6ER SHOWROOM BY APPOINTMENT www.holtchronicle.co.uk www.holtchronicle.co.uk 99 The The Holt Holt Chronicle Chronicle Issue Issue 358 358 26th 26th August August 2016 2016 Readers Write.... A column where you can write in. Write to us - share your news or views on issues that concern our community. Just e-mail your letter to info@holtchronicle.co.uk or leave it in THE HOLT CHRONICLE collection box in Feeney's Newsagents. ALL letters must have a contact name, full postal address and telephone number so that we may be able to contact you if necessary but please note that we will not publish your address or telephone number unless requested to do so. PLEASE KEEP YOUR LETTER TO A MAXIMUM OF 300 WORDS so that we may be able to publish it in full. Please note: The views expressed in this column are not necessarily the views of the editor or publishers of The Holt Chronicle but those of the author’s submitting the material. CHRIS MARCH AND BREXIT Dear Caroline, Contrary to Chris March’s belief, I don’t ‘gush’, enjoy ‘sour grapes’ or entertain any sado-masochistic pleasure by watching our country ‘go down the pan’, as he writes in Issue 356. However, in common with the 48.1% of people who voted to remain in the EU, I confess to being deeply saddened and disappointed by the decision and nothing that has happened ‘post-Brexit’, politically or economically, has persuaded me to change my mind. Nevertheless a pragmatic and level-headed approach is called for and we must accept, with good grace: ‘Brexit means Brexit’. It might be easier to become reconciled to the decision had an exit plan existed, relating to which I was intrigued to read in a current article in The Telegraph by Christopher Booker (respected journalist and staunch critic of the EU) that he shares this concern. He accuses leading Brexiteers, Boris Johnson & Co, of being ‘clueless’ and ‘woefully ignorant of the technical complexities involved in any process of leaving the EU’. He urges Theresa May ‘to take a firm grip’ on what her ministers are doing by insisting they go for ‘the simple option of remaining in the European Economic Area (EEA)’ or face the ‘ultimate disaster of the timetable for negotiations running out’. This would mean, he explains, ‘not just dropping out of the EU without a settlement but also out of its Customs Code, on which all our current trading procedures depend’. He ends with a stark warning that ‘overnight we could end up without having any system of law allowing us to trade, not just with the EU, but with anyone else’. The stakes could not be higher. As for celebrating, Chris, I intend to wait until these crucial Brexit negotiations have been concluded and only then, if a favourable outcome for our country is reached. The jury is still out on that. Yours sincerely, John Wharfe BREXIT Dear Caroline, It was interesting to read the rather triumphant UKIP letter from Mr March and the opposing views expressed by Mr North and Simms. But Brexit means Brexit and the UK has now chosen the bed on which it must lie. Economic reality will not become clear for some considerable time but Mr March does seem to be somewhat unaware of what is already happening around him. Our economy is already slowing, with the possibility of a full recession by year end. The Building and Construction sectors are already in recession, with Finance and Services close behind. The £/$ exchange rate is now at its lowest point since 1985, with the corresponding increases in costs of imports about to hit our economy and industry a further blow. The PMI, as perhaps the best indicator of confidence in our industries, is already in sharp decline; and because of all the uncertainty arising from what Brexit really means much inward investment has been put on hold, with several major industries such a car manufacturing threatening to leave the UK for Europe. And to cap it all we now have to create a very large and very expensive ‘expert’ government bureaucracy to effect our exit from Europe. Clearly no free UKIP money for the NHS One could go on, but UKIP and their partners do not believe in ‘experts’. Still Brexit is Brexit and we are where we are. However, I do remember when working in the FSU shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1993, a senior Soviet politician told me that there was a very serious flaw in our Western Democracy, “It allows people to say what they think without thinking”. There proved to be no plan in place for Brexit, so it was unclear what we were actually being asked to vote for. I fear that once more my Soviet colleague is proven right. Yours sincerely, Terry Adams BREXIT Dear Caroline, In response to the letter from Peter North in issue 357, I do not criticise him for disagreeing with the content of my letter from issue 356 (I still stand by every word) however, I do object to his conclusions about the book I recommended. ‘The Great Deception’ by Christopher Booker and Richard North is meticulously researched and every piece of information within it is referenced by direct quotes from other sources or from documentation held in the EU’s own archives. To dismiss the book as depicting the EU as a ‘Franco-German conspiracy theory’ is not only incorrect but an insult to the authors. Anyone interested enough to read it with an open mind would not come to that conclusion. I can only assume that as Peter found it so boring he fell asleep before reading it in full. I have never read a book about UFOs or aliens but as Peter seems to be an authority on email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk 10 these subjects perhaps he could recommend some lighter reading. Yours sincerely, Chris March MISSING DOG Dear Caroline, I have recently adopted a little Spanish dog who was desperately in need of a ‘Forever Home’ after being found on the streets in Spain while caring for four puppies. They were taken to a shelter there before being rescued and then brought over to England. I was fortunate enough to be at the vet’s in Holt on Referendum day when I saw this little dog who had just had an operation on her foot, I heard her foster carer say that, “all I need to do now is to find her a home”, so that’s how it all started. Unsurprisingly Cally (previously Callita in Spain) is a very timid little girl, afraid of everyone and everything after her previous experiences. She has improved a lot in the two weeks I have had her but still has a long way to go. On Friday 29th July, a friend unthinkingly left my back gate open and called to me in a loud voice which startled her. She shot out of the gate and although I called and searched for her she was missing for a long 36 hours. I caught her at midnight on Saturday, she was running past my house. I called and thankfully she responded immediately. I would just like to thank all the wonderful people in the neighbourhood for all their help and caring in finding her and also say ‘thank you’ to North Norfolk radio for their help. Your sincerely, Geraldine Nurse HEARING AID BATTERIES Dear Caroline, When I went up to Holt surgery last May to get some batteries for my hearing aids I was told that they no longer stock them. As few people seem to be aware of this I thought a letter in the Chronicle would be helpful. The current way to get batteries, which are still free, is either to make an appointment at the Cromer Hospital, to go in person to the N&N or to attend the Norfolk Deaf Association Hearing Support Mobile Clinic where one is given a year’s supply. That’s not as bad as it sounds as it is only two small boxes. The mobile clinic comes to Holt Railway Station car park from 10.00am - 12.00noon on one of the following dates: Friday 2nd September or 4th November. There are other places where one can go but the list is too long to put down here. The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 Yours sincerely, Theo Crowder CHURCH DOCTRINES Dear Caroline, Michael Olin suggests that your columns are unsuitable for religion, but half a page is regularly devoted to it, including the vicar’s opposition to ‘the extreme right’. Aren’t such matters of public importance and even local interest? It took many thousands of years of ‘violence and bloodshed’ and ‘bleak emptiness’ among human populations, before ‘Christ Jesus came into the world’ with the ‘love of God’, according to the vicar, so I doubt if a brief private chat with him ‘over a cup of coffee and a scone’, as Mr Olin kindly suggests, will get us very far. Yours sincerely, David Ashton HOLT IN BLOOM Dear Caroline, May I say a hearty word of thanks on behalf of The Holt Society to the Town Council and all others involved in the magnificent display of planters, tubs and hanging baskets filled with lovely flowers which have adorned the streets of our town over the past weeks? It would be great if we were to win prizes in the Anglia in Bloom competition which inspired this initiative. But, win or lose, everyone has benefited from the colourful displays which have raised the spirits and warmed the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Yours joyfully, Steve Benson HOLT FESTIVAL Dear Caroline, This year’s Festival was right up there with the best. I was able to attend three events. Mariola Cieniawa’s piano recital devoted to Chopin was of the highest quality and the same can be said of Retorica, the violin duo. It was also a coup for Holt to host a performance of Thomas Tallis’s mighty motet in forty parts Spem in alium from the first Elizabethan age. There was a delightful Fringe Festival in our parish church (who also provided fine catering), and friends who attended events which I missed were all complimentary. Credit also to the two excellent art exhibitions featuring St Ives and Munnings. Yours sincerely, Richard Turbet CAN YOU HELP ‘LITTLE STAR’? Dear Caroline, ‘Little Star’ meet every Thursday morning at 10.00am in Holt Community Centre. We are a group where knitting, sewing and crochet come together with laughter and friendship, to make items for the families of babies born sleeping, the homeless and the shoebox appeal. ‘We make to make a difference’ and would welcome anyone to join us. We would also like to ask if there are any readers, who would be able to help us collect tents and sleeping bags for the homeless from the campsite at the Sundown Festival, being held at the Norfolk Showground in Norwich on the 5th September? We are also in need of a person with a transit van who could help with transportation. If there are any readers who could help, please could you contact me on 07783 083854. Yours sincerely, Amanda Veal, Little Star UKULELE CLUB Dear Caroline, Although I am an ‘alien’ from the Fakenham area, I wondered if any of your readers might be interested to know of our weekly daytime ukulele club which meets on Tuesdays from 10.00am - Noon at the Gallow Sports Club off Hempton Road (adjacent to the racecourse). Whether beginners or experienced players, all are welcome and advice can be given on what instrument might be best for you (they come in different sizes). Anyone interested is invited to contact John on the following email: leebirches@btinternet.com. Yours sincerely, John Lee COMPLAINERS Dear Caroline, I see in Issue 357 the usual professional complainers are at it again. Someone, something, some official, some business is the target for their angst, completely ignoring the positive of the situation or it’s result. These are the ones who, if they died and went to Heaven would complain about the pillows! Yours sincerely, John Beevis ARGOS - BATTERIES Dear Caroline, A tip for customers of Argos, Cromer. I always use quality Duracell batteries, as do many others, and was aware that Argos have special displays as you wait in the queque to order and pay for goods. If you take batteries from their displays on the approach to their tills the cost of 8 x AAA batteries was £8.99. I carried on to the till, cost for 16 = £17.98. However, if you check at actual tills where they also display Duracell batteries special offers are available. 15 + 5 extra Duracell batteries AAA cost only £9.99 i.e. a pound more for 20. A saving of £7.99 and 4 more batteries. Customer Service? Perhaps customer awareness! Yours sincerely, Chu Tai FAMILY FUN DAY Dear Caroline, Well done Donna, Alison and Vicky on a fantastic fun day. Very best wishes for future fun days. At least you tried for Holt and made a success. Yours sincerely, M Sims www.holtchronicle.co.uk 11 HOLT CARNIVAL REVIVAL FUNDAY Dear Caroline, We would like to thank everyone who attended and supported our first Holt Carnival Revival Funday. We had a rocky start to the day when our bouncy castle, rodeo bull, marque and BBQ person unfortunately had to pull out due to vehicle trouble but we got amazing support from local people, who helped rally round to get gazebos and flags up. We would like to thank the Scouts for organising a BBQ at the last minute and Annette Howard for jumping to the rescue by generously paying for a bouncy castle and slide for the day. It was lovely to see families enjoying themselves and the community spirit was very much a big part of the event. We have already booked for next year and also a Halloween party is on the cards. We hope to make it bigger and better but we still need some more helpful hands to get involved, so please keep an eye out for future meetings and check out my social media page ‘Bring Back Holt Carnival’ or contact me on vicky.harrison@rocketmail.com. Yours sincerely, Vicky Curle HOLT CYCLE SISTERS Dear Caroline, The Holt Cycle sisters are all over 60 years of age. Three of us, Angela, Chantal and myself are cycling Peddar’s Way then onto Hunstanton, then back to Holt. We are setting off from Knettishall Heath, on Monday 5th September and we will be staying en-route at Castle Acre and Hunstanton. My surname is Peddar and I have wanted to cycle this route for a very long time. I am hoping to raise money for the Stroke Association through this ride, as it can affect anyone at any age! If any reader would like to sponsor me I would be very grateful. Please contact me on 07802 849079. Yours sincerely, Pauline Peddar COME AND JOIN US! Dear Caroline, Holt Friday Club meets at the Community Centre every Friday from 9.30am to 1.30pm. We are a group of males and females 60 - 90+ years, who are very sociable and friendly. We enjoy tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival, we have a raffle, sales table and everyone seems to enjoy a game of Bingo! At lunchtime we have a delicious two course cooked lunch plus tea or coffee for £5.00. During the year, at Christmas and Easter, we have a special lunch and also the occassional lunch out in Holt. Should you require transport this may be possible within the Holt area. So, don’t be home alone and lonely, give us a try! The first lunch is free, so you have nothing to lose and possibly a lot to gain! Please ring us for enquiries. Yours sincerely, Jill 01263 711149 or Glenys 01263 710197. The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 LLOYD DURHAM FUNERAL SERVICES † Church News † 11a Avenue Road, High Kelling, HOLT, Norfolk. NR25 6RD email: LloydDurham1933@aol.com Tel: 01263 713113 WE’D LOVE TO SEE YOU AT ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, SHERINGHAM Sunday Masses 11.00am For information on Holy Days, Confessions, Baptisms, Weddings etc. Please ring Father Denys Lloyd on 01263 822036 A Catholic Mass is celebrated in St. Andrew’s Church, Holt on most Thursdays at 9.30am by kind permission of the Rector. Every Sunday Morning 10:30am-12pm Sheringham Primary School, Cooper Road THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, KELLING We have groups for Children of all ages The Village Church of Kelling, which dates from the thirteenth Century, has a 11.00am Service each Sunday, either of Matins or of Holy Communion and an Evensong when there is a fifth Sunday in the month. St.Mary’s is set in a large open churchyard on the Holt Road a mile from the Village. The Church contains many interesting features, including a 14th Century Easter Sepulchre and a window and a remarkable painting both depicting connections with local bird-life and St.Francis of Assisi. The Church draws a congregation partly from outside the Village from those who value traditional services using the words of the Book of Common Prayer. More information at lifesheringham.co.uk LIFE CHURCH IS PART OF RELATIONAL MISSION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEWFRONTIERS Every 4th MONDAY of the month (except July, August and December) “The Filling Station” at Swanton Novers Village Hall, St Giles Road, NR24 2RB 7.00pm for 7.30pm THE SALVATION ARMY, BRISTON Christian worship - open to all each Sunday at 2.00pm A warm welcome is waiting for you! Why not stay for a cup of tea and a chat afterwards? Tuesday Morning CAMEO 10.00am - 12.00noon Come And Meet Each Other for coffee/ tea/ biscuits and a chat... Also a Lite Bite Lunch at 12.00. No charge is made, but a donation in the box will be gratefully received towards expenses. All are welcome. Bringing Christian refreshment to rural areas, our celebrations offer high quality national and international speakers, contemporary worship and powerful, accessible prayer ministry in an informal setting. (This is not a new Church movement) email: nnfillingstation@gmail.com or call Sabine Leese on 07765 487702 LETHERINGSETT CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW 4th September 9.45am Sung Eucharist 25th September 6.30pm Harvest Festival with Choral Evensong Sung by a visiting choir and local singers. SUNDAY SERVICES at 11.00am 28th August 4th September 11th September 18th September Miss Jacky Woor Revd Rosemary Wakelin Mrs Sylvia Williamson Revd Jenny Pathmarajah OTHER REGULAR CHURCH ACTIVITIES ~ ALL WELCOME OUR LOCAL CHURCHES BIBLE STUDY: Alternate Mondays Afternoons at 2.30pm. STEPPING STONES: For the little ones; Tuesdays at 9.15am BIBLE STUDY: Alternate Tuesday Evenings at 7.30pm FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER SERVICE: At 9.30am followed by Morning Coffee OLIVE’S BARGAIN BASEMENT AND AFTERNOON CREAM TEAS: Every 3rd Friday afternoon in the month 2.00pm - 4.00pm. This is an event never to be missed, cakes are delicious. ST. NICHOLAS’, BLAKENEY Blakeney Church is close to the A149 coastal road and dedicated to St.Nicholas who is also the patron saint of sailors. The present grand building dates from the 14th and 15th centuries when sea-faring traffic was the main form of transport for the eastern side of England. St Nicholas’ has two towers. The small bell tower attached to the chancel is part of the original 14th century church and now bears a nighttime light visible to offshore maritime traffic reflecting the historical uses of Blakeney Harbour as a commercial port and present-day uses as a haven. The mainstays of Sunday worship at St. Nicholas’ are: (i) 8.00am celebrations of Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer. (ii) 9.45am services using varying forms of Common Worship. If you would like to have your church or chapel included in this feature, please send your contribution in for consideration (150 words plus a photograph) to: ronvcox@talktalk.net or post to: Mr R Cox, 12A Kelling Close, HOLT NR25 6RU. email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk HOLT METHODIST CHURCH NOTICE BOARD MINISTER - REVD J. PATHMARAJAH (Tel. 01263 712181) Senior Steward - Mrs J. Bunting - 01263 712068 FOR HIRE: The Loades Hall is available for private hire. Suitable for private functions, birthday parties, meetings, etc. For all bookings and/or further information please contact: Mr. Tony Hey. Tel: 01263 713302 BRININGHAM BENEFICE (Church of England) www.brininghambenefice.org.uk Friendly congregations would welcome you. Coffee is served after many of our services. Telephone Rev Barry Tomlinson on 01263 820266 for further details. 14th Aug 9.30am Briningham Informal Worship at Village Hall 9.30am Brinton Morning Worship 11.00am Swanton Novers Holy Communion(BCP) 21st Aug 9.30am Stody Holy Communion 10.30am ThornageMorning Worship 11.00am Briningham Holy Communion (BCP) 28th Aug 11.00am Swanton Novers Morning Worship 11.00am Hunworth Holy Communion (BCP) 6.00pm Brinton Evensong 12 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 SAINT ANDREW’S & ALL SAINTS NEWS The Parish of Holt with High Kelling Rector: Fr. Howard Stoker SSC, The Rectory, Church Street, Holt NR25 6BB Tel: 01263 712048 Assistant Curate: Grahamemail:revdstephengraham@gmail.com Tel. 01263 710110, E: revdstephengraham@gmail.com Asst Curate:Fr. Fr Stephen Stephen Graham Parish Office Tel: 01263 713479 website at www.holtchurch.org From the Rectory LTTLE LAMB’S PARENT & TODDLER GROUP: Meets every Wednesday during term time 9.30am – 11.00am in the Parish Church Hall. All parents/carers are welcome to come along and meet with friends and make new ones. A relaxed, warm, safe and welcoming environment in which children are invited to come along and play. Refreshments available. Day 12 of the Olympic games and Team GB have won 50 medals and are in second place on the medal table. Not a day has gone by without news of another medal won and Team GB have already had their most successful overseas Olympic games ever. One wonders if they can beat their total of 65 medals won in London 2012, though by the time you are reading this we will know the overall outcome of the medal tally. In a world that is so divided and torn apart the Olympic games surely demonstrates how nations can come together to participate and cooperate with one another in healthy competition. Over 200 nations are represented at the games and the Olympic motto, “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle” determines the attitude of the competitors and atmosphere of the games. One thing that stands out from the competitors is the commitment, dedication, determination and sheer hard work in achieving their goals in their particular sporting discipline. Team GB’s success has been achieved not just by more money being poured into sport which has resulted in better facilities and training conditions, but by a great amount of commitment, discipline and no doubt blood, sweat and tears to training and working hard to be the best. Such focused commitment and training pushes our athletes to expect and achieve great results and to have the self- belief and confidence that anything is possible. Surely, it is a philosophy we can apply to the whole of life and not just to success at the Olympic Games. The letters of the New Testament often draw an analogy between the Christian journey of faith and running a race. The author of the letter to the Hebrews writes; “Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” Writing to Christians in Corinth St Paul also takes up the theme; “Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it.” There are a number of other verses in a similar vein which speak of training and discipline in order to run the race with Christ Jesus and to cross the finishing line to win the prize that is eternal life in heaven. Of course in this particular race we can all be winners! The Olympic Games in Rio, which of course have not been without their problems and controversy, have still been a light in troubled times, a symbol of hope that nations can come together and our athletes have shown us that great things can be achieved. I hope they have inspired you as much as they have me. Whatever stage we are in life we should never give up running the race that is set before us, seizing every moment, making the most of every opportunity that comes our way as well as creating our own, in order that we can continue to enjoy life and do great things. Every blessing, TEA SERVICE: A short service with hymns followed by refreshments. Next Service: 2.30pm Tuesday 13th September in the Parish Church Meeting Room. Transport available, Tel: 715842. All Welcome. COFFEE MORNING MONDAYS: 10am – 12noon every Monday in the St Andrew’s Meeting Room at the Parish Church. Come along, relax and enjoy a coffee & cakes with friends or make new friends. Always someone to talk to. Everyone welcome. BIBLE STUDY GROUPS: 1st Thursday of the month 11.00am in High Kelling. 2nd Thursday of the month at 5.30pm in Holt. For more details tel: 712048/713479 PASTORAL VISITING If you or someone you know would like the clergy or a member of the church to visit you then please telephone our Pastoral Team Co-ordinator: Wendy tel: 715950 THE POPPY CENTRE: The Holt and District Dementia Support Group meets every Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30pm in the Meeting Room at the Parish Church. A drop in centre to support those living with dementia and those who care for them. For more information contact: Wendy Richley 715950 SUNDAY SERVICES: 8am Book of Common Prayer Eucharist 9.15am Said Eucharist with Hymns at All Saints, High Kelling 10.30am Parish Sung Eucharist at St Andrews, with provision for children. TRADITIONAL EVENSONG AT St ANDREWS Every second Sunday of the month at 5pm. Next Service: Sunday 11th September 2016. For weekday services please see notice boards or visit our website: www.holtchurch.org PARISH CHURCH WEB SITE Keep up to date and in touch with all that is happening at St Andrews & All Saints including service times by visiting our website at www.holtchurch.org FROM THE REGISTERS: Baptism: Sun 21�� August: Jessica Alexandra Sewell Holy Matrimony: Sat 13�� August: Eve Baker with Melvyn Gilmour Fr. Howard www.holtchronicle.co.uk . 13 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 LOTS IN STORE FOR FAKENHAM FAMILIES OF 0-8s THIS AUTUMN Fakenham Gateway SureStart Children’s Centre has announced its autumn activity programme, packed full of activities, courses and other services for 0-8s and their families. Popular Parent and Child groups such as Discover & Do, Wriggle & Giggle and Hartbeeps will continue, as will Bookstart Rhyme Time, which takes place at Fakenham Library on a Wednesday morning. Baby Discovery for under 1s returns to provide new parents with a chance to meet, chat and find out about feeding, weaning, teething and what else to expect in their baby’s first year. Baby Buffet infant feeding group is back every Monday morning, to coincide with baby weighing and family support drop in sessions. Discovery Cafes, with a free book for each family, will take place once a month in Fakenham, Blenheim Park and at Kipton Wood (the former site of RAF West Raynham). Highlights of the new programme for adults include Design, Create, Make - a 5 week sewing course with crèche provided, which is free to mums and dads with a child under 8 years. This will be followed by a Level 1 Dressmaking course for those who wish to progress to a recognised qualification. A Family First Aid course, run by Fleximed training and funded by the Centre, is planned for the evening of Wednesday 28th September. There will also be Joy of Food cookery classes and Christmas Crafts for Grown Ups, both with childcare provided. Free transport to the Centre may also be available. For expectant parents, the Pathway 2 Parenting 4 week Antenatal Course is scheduled to run on Wednesday evenings in early October and again in late November. Mums-to-be booked in to give birth at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn are equally welcome. On top of activities and courses, Fakenham Gateway SureStart Children’s Centre provides information and support to any family with a child, from before birth up to 8 years old. This can include help with parenting issues, such as potty training, sleep problems or behaviour. The centre can also help with other matters surrounding finding work, choosing childcare, debts, housing or separation. Based in Norwich Road on the site of Fakenham Infant School, Fakenham Gateway SureStart Centre serves Fakenham town and surrounding villages including Rudham, Raynham, Colkirk, Sculthorpe and Syderstone. Opening hours are 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday. For more information of our Autumn programme visit www.fakenham-surestart.com/whats-on or call 01328 864511 (option 1) ANTIQUES CENTRE RANDELL’S FOOTCARE Discover something amazing for your home or garden! Over 30 dealers selling vintage, antique, retro, country, French, furniture, lighting, clocks... ● North Walsham ● Cromer Mitre Tavern Yard 28 Louden Road ● Aylsham 8 Penfold Street ● Sheringham 1 Augusta Street ● Fakenham Bridge Street ● ● OPEN 7 DAYS Coltishall 14 High Street Norwich Adelaide Street Health Centre Central Booking Line Mon - Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm Sun 11.00am - 4.00pm 01263 732959 HPC Registered Podiatrists Holt Antiques & Interiors Centre, Thornage Road, Holt NR25 6SU Tel: 01263 478110 www.randellsfootcare.co.uk www.holt-antiques-interiors.co.uk CHANGES TO DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ARRANGEMENTS Register to speak in advance. The way members of the public book their chance to speak about specific planning applications at North Norfolk District Council’s Development Committee meetings is about to change. At the moment people must arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting and request to speak either for or against an application. This is to allow time for the Chairman to rearrange the order of items on the agenda to prevent people having to wait for a long time. For ‘minor’ applications, one objector and one supporter is allowed to speak on each application for up to three minutes. If several people have attended to speak on a single application either in support or in objection, they must agree who will fill the speaking roles. For ‘major’ applications, or those in which the Council has legal interest or is the landowner, up to four objectors will be allowed to speak for up to three minutes each. Up to four supporters will be allowed to speak for an equivalent time in total to that allowed for the objectors. From 22nd September those wishing to speak will need to register email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk by 9.00am on the Tuesday before the Thursday meeting (or 48 hours in advance if the day of the meeting is switched from the usual Thursday). This will allow the list of speakers to be assembled, the agenda ordered in advance and this information circulated to key officers prior to the meeting. Cllr Sue Arnold, Cabinet Member for Planning and Planning Policy, said: “The change will assist with the smooth running of the committee. It will avoid potential confusion at the start of the meeting as customer service staff try to ensure the names of speakers are logged against the various items and the agenda re-ordered to reflect the public interest.” The new procedure comes into force from 1st September ready for Development Committee on 22nd September and information about the new registration process will be online soon. The number of people allowed to speak and the amount of time they will be allowed to speak for will remain the same. The rules for local district councillors and town or parish council representatives speaking at the committee are unchanged. 14 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 CREDIT CRUNCH COOKING BEACHLIFE ACTIVITY WEEK TO RETURN TO SHERINGHAM CLIFFTOP Accidental Hero This is one of those recipes that probably shouldn’t work and yet is fabulous. It was an accident, as I thought I had picked up ordinary wholegrain rice, and had actually bought pilau rice instead, which of course is curry flavoured. Having added it in at the end of the recipe, and realised my mistake, there was nothing for it but to proceed and also add some fresh coriander for good measure! (Nothing ventured, nothing gained after all). The result, thankfully, worked really well and was so delicious that it is featuring regularly on the Burn household menu. A note on microwave rice - I only buy it when it is on ‘special’, i.e. cheaper than usual, at £1.00 a pack. It does make a really good and quick store cupboard standby. If you can’t get any, simply cook some wholegrain rice ahead of the rest of the recipe, plunge under cold water and drain and set aside until needed. To get the gentle curry flavour, add in a tsp of Garam Masala whilst stir frying the rice in at the end, with a little extra oil. I always use wholegrain rice as it behaves so much better than white rice and doesn’t go sticky, plus it has so much more goodness in it. Admittedly, it is more expensive, but it is also more filling, so you do not need as much per person. This is such a useful, quick and cheap recipe for a lightening lunch or satisfying mid week meal. And you can change the veg for whatever is in season, making it versatile too. Stir frying your veg keeps more nutrients in and keeps a lovely crunch to them. The haricot beans add a lovely creaminess to the recipe and provide a good source of protein too. An all round Gold Medal Winner!. Final preparations are underway for this year’s BeachLife activity week on Sheringham’s cliff top and beach later this month. Bumper crowds are expected and there is no charge to join in the fun. BeachLife is a joint venture by the churches in Sheringham, aimed at engaging with local youngsters, as well as holidaymakers, and this will be its fifth summer. It will run from Tuesday 30th August to Friday 2nd September and is open to all ages up to 17. Daily activities will start with the ‘Beach Special’ at 10.30am every day except Friday, where all ages come together at the clifftop marquee on The Leas for music, games, drama and fun and to introduce the day’s theme, which this year is the Rio Olympics. The children and young people then split into age-groups for their ‘Going Deeper’ sessions to explore that day’s theme in more depth before breaking for lunch. On the Friday, the morning starts at 10.30am with the Going Deeper sessions. The afternoons comprise of beach games and sports, giant inflatables including the Demolition Ball, a family buffet with Samba band, and the tide fight. Evening activities for young people will include a quiz night with chips, carnival crafts, a ‘Sheropoly’ challenge around the town and swimming at The Splash. “This has become one of the major events in the town’s calendar” said Peter Skivington, one of the organisers. Those wishing to attend can download a form from: www.sheringhambeachlife.co.uk and bring it with them to save time on the day. Alternatively, anyone can just come along and register on the morning, from 10.15am. The website also gives more information about the event, and contact details. Rice and Beans mix up (Serves 2) 1 courgette 1 red onion 1 yellow pepper 2 Stick celery Handful fresh French green beans, chopped into 1 inch chunks Handful cherry toms, halved Olive oil Tin haricot beans, drained and rinsed Pinch Italian herbs Two hpd tsp red pesto Lemon pepper and salt Bunch fresh coriander, chopped Microwave Pouch whole grain pilau rice Plunge green beans into boiling water for two minutes, drain and run under cold water and set aside. Gently stir fry the other veg (except tomatoes) in a good dollop of olive oil for five mins with the dry herbs, add in tomatoes and green beans for another few mins, add pesto, haricot beans and coriander and heat through for a few mins with seasoning, whilst cooking rice as per packet instructions. Stir in rice and serve. Carolyn Burn PJ Electrics Priory Cottage 8 Langham Road Binham Fakenham. 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LUXURY INTERIORS Kitchen Bathroom Tile Free measuring and delivery throughout north Norfolk www.naturaltile.co.uk enquiries@naturaltile.co.uk www.holtchronicle.co.uk Part P Approved Contractor Tel: 01328 830492 Mobile: 07884 436112 E:paul@pjelectricsltd.co.uk 15 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 LLOYD COURT SUMMER FESTIVAL The team at Lloyd Court, High Kelling, put on a fantastic event on Sunday 31st July in aid of raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society, Air Ambulance, Fire Fighters Charity and Lloyd Court Amenity Fund, raising a total £1200.00. The manager Marie Quantrill said, “This was all possible because of the hard work of Lucy Cubitt who organised the event along with Diana Youngman and Charlene Pointer”. Marie said, “The support from local businesses and the people of the wider community was phenomenal. We want to build on the success of the day in involving different charities and local businesses in giving something back to the serving community in a fun way.” Marie also said, “The Holt Fire Fighters put on a demonstration of an emergency situation where they cut a person out of a car, this really raised awareness of what goes on when all you see is a road block”. There was also a dog show, pony rides, traditional games, food and drinks, Arnie’s chain saw carvings, stocks, children’s fancy dress, giant slide, Taekwondo demo, tug of war, ukulele`s and a messy challenge where the loser ended up in a bath of baked beans. The event was geared up for all age groups and the atmosphere was very lively. Regional Director, Roy Slater said, “The team have done brilliantly and I would personally like to thank everyone who has supported this event”. FROM THE CONSULTING ROOMS St Clements House, 2 - 16 Colegate Norwich NR3 1BQ Tel. 01603 496623 info@ncls.co.uk www.ncls.co.uk Simply Calm Kids In today’s world of high academic expectations and distractions from technology, more and more children are experiencing difficulties with attention and concentration, both at home and at school. Many children and teenagers also experience difficulties managing their emotions, reporting feelings of anxiety and sleep disturbance. Teachers and parents can help their children to overcome some of these difficulties by regularly practicing Mindfulness activities. These simple activities encourage the focus of attention on the here and now, allowing children to be more grounded and focused on their current experience. By attending to the present moment, children can begin to more effectively manage their feelings and worries. An easy and enjoyable way to practice mindfulness is to go outdoors and experience nature, take a walk on the beach or wander through the countryside. Encourage your child to use all of their senses, choose a colour and notice everything that you see of that colour, stop for a moment and listen to all of the sounds (near and far), walk slowly and notice how the ground feels under your feet (even better with bare feet), take some deep breaths and feel the air in your nostrils, notice anything that might have a smell. Mindfulness can also be practiced regularly at home and in the classroom, at points of transition from one activity to another or at routine points of the day. At school this might be at the start of the day or after break times, taking just a few minutes of quiet sitting, deep breaths or using one of the senses, to help children settle and be prepared for more focused work. At home this might be after arriving home from school, before doing homework or at bedtime. For more information or advice, Shona Lowes is a Child Psychologist with North Norfolk Clinical Psychology Service offering appointments at Holt Consulting Rooms, Church Steeet, Holt. Telephone: 01263 711712. email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk NORFOLK COMMUNITY LAW SERVICE ‘Providing Access to Justice & Equality’ FREE LEGAL ADVICE Merchants’ Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer From 5.00pm, 15 minutes free advice with a solicitor Solicitors specialise but may be able to give general advice on other matters Sally Davenport (Working Law Sol) 6th September Employment Clare Mayell (Silver & Ward) 13th September Family 20th September Wills & Probate Lesley Ward (Clapham & Collinge) Neil Stubbs – (Hansells) 27th September Family Julia Buckingham (Butcher Andrews) 4th October Family Sally Davenport (Working Law Sol) 11th October Employment 18th October Wills & Probate Greg Pope (Pope & Co) Neale Grearson (Clapham & Collinge) 25th October Family Clare Mayell (Silver & Ward) 1st November Family Sally Davenport (Working Law Sol) 8th November Employment 15th November Wills & Probate Lesley Ward (Clapham & Collinge) Clare Mayell (Silver & Ward) 22nd November Family Julia Buckingham (Butcher Andrews) 29th November Family Neale Grearson (Clapham & Collinge) 6th December Family Sally Davenport (Working Law Sol) 13th December Employment Neil Stubbs – (Hansells) 20th December Family Any queries or to make an appointment please call: 01603 496623 Please note: occasionally advice sessions are subject to changes Norfolk Community Law Service Ltd (NCLS) Registered under guarantee in England under Company no.3524607 Charity no.1069066 To advertise in THE HOLT CHRONICLE Please ring Caroline on 01263 712177 16 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 Craymere Road, Briston, Melton Constable Tel: 01263 861 948 LUXURY CATTERY An approved Feline Advisory Bureau cattery Set in peaceful surroundings, purpose built UPVC chalets, spacious runs, heated sleeping apartments. 24-hr supervision. Fully licenced and insured. Inspections welcomed www.norfolkcattery.co.uk Holt Foot Clinic Ltd. 01263 711011 Painful Feet? We can help with all foot problems. We provide a range of treatments ● footcare, nail cutting, hard skin, corns. ● biomechanical assessments, orthotics. ● footwear advice. ● ingrowing toe nails, nail surgery. 1960’s CLUB At their regular Monday meeting on 15th August, the Holt 1960 Club presented member, Joyce Rouse, with a bouquet of flowers to mark her forthcoming 90th birthday on Saturday 20th August. The photograph shows Joyce with the 1960 Club’s Chairman, Ron Manders. Members of the Holt 1960 Club meet every Monday at 2.00pm at Holt Community Centre for bingo, socialising and refreshments. Also during the year, at Easter and Christmas, a party is arranged with food and entertainment and during the summer, several outings are organised for shopping and sight-seeing. New members are always made welcome. Why not pop in and make some new friends? And if you just need a bit of pampering... we do that too. Find us in the old Railway Tavern yard, 4 Station Road, Holt. NR25 6BS NORTH NORFOLK MP NORMAN LAMB ANNOUNCES DATES OF HIS ANNUAL ‘VILLAGE TOUR’ Each year, Member of Parliament Norman Lamb spends a week holding street corner advice surgeries in villages across his North Norfolk constituency. This year, his schedule includes more villages than ever. The full schedule of stops on the tour can be found on his website: http://www.normanlamb.org.uk/norman_lamb_village_tour_2016 No matter how big or small the issue is, if you want to raise it just turn up! Some of the tour is listed below: Time 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.00 Date Thursday 1st September Thursday 1st September Thursday 1st September Thursday 1st September Thursday 1st September 12.30 13.00 14.00 14.40 15.10 15.40 16.10 16.40 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.40 12.10 13.20 13.50 14.20 14.50 15.20 16.00 Thursday 1st September Thursday 1st September Thursday 1st September Thursday 1st September Thursday 1st September Thursday 1st September Thursday 1st September Thursday 1st September Friday 2nd September Friday 2nd September Friday 2nd September Friday 2nd September Friday 2nd September Friday 2nd September Friday 2nd September Friday 2nd September Friday 2nd September Friday 2nd September Friday 2nd September Village and Location Aldborough on the Green Aylmerton at the Village Hall East Runton by the Village Sign West Runton in Church Hall Car Park Beeston Regis Junction of Brittons Lane/Coast Road Upper Sheringham by raised pond West Beckham outside Wheatsheaf Bodham at the Village Hall High Kelling Lay-by near Post Office Gresham by the Parish Noticeboard Baconsthorpe outside old Post Office Edgefield outside the Village Hall Corpusty at the Parish Noticeboard Weybourne at the Village Hall Kelling in the Tea Rooms Car Park Salthouse on the Green by Dun Cow Cley outside the Village Hall Car Park Blakeney in the Village Hall Car Park Stiffkey in the Village Hall Car Park Warham the Reading Room Langham opposite the Bluebell pub Binham by Howells Superstore Hindringham in Village Hall Car Park Briston outside the Co-operative in association with WENDY WU TOURS 01263 588787 • SALES • SERVICE • SPARES • REPAIRS • HIRE Garden Machinery sold in the Holt area for over 100 years HOLT MOBILITY CENTRE LTD. 01263 588777 MAKING LIFE EASIER! Stocking a wide range of mobility products Home visits a pleasure! To reserve your place call 01263 715550 Weybourne Road, Bodham, HOLT. NR25 6QJ www.holtchronicle.co.uk Or email holttravel@tarsc.net 17 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 INVITATION TO MERCHANT NAVY DAY AT NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL HEADQUARTERS GLAVEN VALLEY LIB DEM COUNCILLOR STANDS DOWN North Norfolk Lib Dem leader and Glaven Valley district councillor Andrew Wells has stood down as a councillor after accepting a job offer away from North Norfolk. Andrew Wells (left), who previously worked for local MP Norman Lamb as Office Manager, has been a postgraduate law student at the University of East Anglia for the past year. Andrew has said that he will continue to help people in his Glaven Valley ward until a new councillor has been elected, and will work with his successor to make sure that progress is not lost on sensitive issues in the area. Andrew Wells said: “It has been a privilege to represent the Glaven Valley as a councillor, and I am grateful to everyone who has worked with me to get things done for our community over the past 18 months. There have been frustrations, but I also feel that we have been able to really make a difference not just on a range of local issues like planning and enforcement in the villages I represent, but also in fighting for better council services across North Norfolk. This has been an immensely difficult decision to make, and I will keep working for residents in my ward to the best of my ability until a new councillor can be elected.” Commenting, Norman Lamb said: “I’m very sorry to see Andrew move on. He worked with me for the last five years, up until last year. He was an immensely valuable member of my team and in his short time on the District Council a really effective councillor. But it’s not surprising that he’s been given an opportunity with his career that was impossible for him to resist - because he is someone of tremendous talent who will go a long way.” The by-election to choose a new Glaven Valley District Councillor is likely to be held on 29th September. The ward includes Blakeney, Morston, Wiveton, Field Dalling, Saxlingham, Letheringsett, Glandford, Brinton, Sharrington, Thornage, Stody and Hunworth. Red Ensign will be raised Anyone with connections to the Merchant Navy, including veterans and those currently serving, are being invited to NNDC’s Cromer headquarters on 3rd September for a flag hoisting ceremony of the Red Ensign. The event will recognise the work of members of the Merchant Navy, including their role in the two world wars and our continuing reliance on modern day merchant seafarers who bring in 95% of our imports including half of the food we eat. Local dignitaries and youth groups with sea connections will be invited, but there is also a general invitation to all who have connections to the Merchant Navy. People attending are asked to arrive at the Holt Road offices at 10.45am for an 11.00am start. A small reception will follow the hoisting of the Red Ensign, which is the UK Merchant Navy’s official flag. The event will be hosted by North Norfolk District Council Chairman John Lee, who has many links with the sea as a working crab fisherman who comes from a family line of sea fishermen and a long heritage with the RNLI. “Both Cromer and North Norfolk as a whole have a very long and close relationship with the sea and with people who work on or in the sea, whose efforts can sometimes go unrecognised,” said Cllr Lee. “The opportunity to show our respect for a hard working group of people, who operate in a difficult environment for all of our benefit, is very welcome.” Qualified Foot Health Professional Jennifer Hannant Visiting Practice (MCFHP, MAFHP) Telephone: (01362) 680176 Mobile 07886 692285 Registered Member of The British Association of Foot Health Professionals MASONIC CHEQUE PRESENTATION On Wednesday 10th August W.Bro Tony Serne, Master of Blakeney Masonic Lodge, presented cheques of £1162.95 to both the Briston Care Centre and the Briston Youth club. The sum of £2325.90 was raised by members of Blakeney Lodge over the past year to be donated to charities of the Masters choice. Accepting the cheques were Carol Parsons and Dorothy Morgan on behalf of the Day Centre and Natalie Sands on behalf of the Youth Club accompanied by members of the Committee and a selection of the clubs membership. email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk 18 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 COME AND JOIN THE CHORUS WINDOW & DOOR REPAIRS UPVC, Aluminium & Timber Glazing, Replacement of Locks, Hinges, Handles, Letterboxes, Patio Wheels, Double Glazed Units Cat Flaps & Door Adjustments We also supply & fit UPVC Windows & Doors 10 year Insurance Based Guarantee on Every Installation Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society (SCCS) invite you to join them at the start of their 2016-17 season for an open rehearsal on Monday 12th September at 7.00pm in Sheringham High School. They will be preparing for their November concert ‘In Every Corner Sing’ with music by Vaughan Williams, Parry and Stanford with their new music director, David Ballard (pictured) accompanied by Anthony Gowing. This will be a great opportunity to try out the idea of choral singing with this well established highly regarded 100 strong choir. Whether you are already an accomplished singer or just finding your way around a music stave, choral singing is a highly enjoyable pastime and you will quickly feel at home in this friendly group. All voice parts most welcome. There will be another opportunity for everyone to enjoy a whole day of choral singing on Saturday 15th October in the Lighthouse Sheringham when David Ballard, SCCS invite you to ‘Come & Sing’ Haydn’s Nelson Mass. The workshop which will run from 10.00am to 4.00pm approx. is presented as part of COAST Arts festival and is FREE thanks to the support of Norwich & Peterborough Building Society, John Jarrold Trust and Norfolk County Council. The choice of music fits the theme of this year’s COAST Arts Festival which is Revolution. The Nelson Mass is also called Missa in Augustis - Mass in times of trouble. At the end of the day there will be a performance in St Peter’s Parish Church Sheringham at 5.00pm to show what has been achieved to friends and family. St Peter’s posh refreshments will be available before and after the informal concert. For the open rehearsal just ‘turn up’ at Sheringham High. Please book in advance for the FREE ‘Come & Sing’ workshop on 01263 711087 or email sccssec@gmail.com. All welcome for the informal concert performance in St Peter’s Sheringham, retiring collection for church funds. For further information about SCCS please visit: www.sheringhamandcromerchoral.co.uk. Call Chris: 01263 550013 01692 620014 or 07900 265995 C & M Glass Services Covering all NR Postcodes c.highe@btinternet.com NORFOLK FOODBANK GIVEN ELECTRIC SUPPORT A North Norfolk food bank will provide a lifeline for even more families in crisis after cutting its running costs with the introduction of an all-electric Nissan e-NV200 van. Cromer and District Food Bank, which covers an area of 200 square miles, supplied three-day emergency food packages to 2,409 people in need, including 920 children, last year. And now it will be able to help even more vulnerable local people after taking delivery of its new 100% electric Nissan van, which has been funded by a grant from the Sheringham Shoal Community Fund and supplied and sponsored by local Nissan dealership, Crayford and Abbs. The Nissan e-NV200 costs just two pence per mile to run and has significantly lower maintenance costs. The charity will use the savings it makes to feed more families. Ella King, Project Manager at Cromer and District Foodbank, said: “We cover around 200 miles a day making deliveries and before we were spending a small fortune on diesel. Now though, the e-NV200 has cut our running costs significantly and that’s money we can plough straight back into providing food for the people we exist to support.” She added: “There’s a huge and growing need for food banks in and around this area so the addition of this van and the support of the Sheringham Shoal Community Fund and Crayford and Abbs is a real boost.” THE SECRETS OF THE HOLY GRAIL BUDDHA IS THE GOD OF LOVE For far too many years people have been unaware that Christian preachers are Buddhists; and that the love element in Christianity is Buddhist. Buddha is the God of love, and the God of the Jews was Buddha, no Christian preacher will argue with that. Christianity is a Jewish form of Buddhism, that is the truth, and nothing else but the truth. The passage below is from the Gospel of Buddha, chapter XLIX. Verse 34 and 35. “The Tathagata lets his mind pervade the four quarters of the world with thoughts of love. And thus the whole wide world, above, below, around, and everywhere will continue to be filled with love, far-reaching, grown great and beyond measure. Just as a mighty trumpeter makes himself heard - and that without difficulty - in all the four quarters of the earth; even so is the coming of the Tathagata; there is not one living creature that the Tathagata passes by or leaves aside, but regards them all with mind set free, and deep-felt love.” The Gospel of Buddha is published by Open Court Publishing Company. For more secrets see our book THE SECRETS OF THE HOLY GRAIL, Written by Maurice Gray, price £4.50, available from Graves Convenience Stores, Briston or phone 07887 793666. www.holtchronicle.co.uk Kevin Abbs, Director at Crayford & Abbs Nissan in Gypsies Lane, Bodiham, said: “Foodbanks are so important to families across the country so we were delighted to be of help to Cromer and District Foodbank, whose work is having a great impact in the area. More and more businesses are making the switch to electric motoring and immediately seeing the benefits. We hope they will enjoy the vehicle as they continue to help more families and young people in need.” For more information visit www.cromerdistrict.foodbank.org.uk 19 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR HOLT FESTIVAL This year’s Holt Festival continued to build on past successes with many of its events selling out. The week-long festival began with the announcement of the winner of the annual Holt Festival Art Prize. This year’s winner was Lara Cobden from Gressenhall (right, with judge Amanda Geitner (right)). Her painting In The Enchanted Garden was chosen from 190 entries that had been whittled down to a shortlist of 30. Organiser James Glennie said, “Lara’s winning work was amongst many strong entries but there can only be one winner. It is technically amazing and the reflections of the moonlit sky give a mysterious edge to an otherwise calm warmth.”As well as a cheque for £1,500 Lara has the chance to have her work displayed at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts. Elsewhere in the festival there were sell out appearances from Gyles Brandreth, Jacqui Dankworth, leading journalist Kate Adie (left), amazing Polish pianist Mariola Cieniawa making her very first UK concert appearance outside London and many others. Forensic mind reader Colin Cloud amazed a packed Auden Theatre and caused every jaw in the house to drop in amazement and disbelief that a man can deduce such things. Another big hit was the return of international film star Julie Christie, reading poetry with Anthony and Ben Holden. Other big names at the festival, now in its 9th year, include novelist Joanna Trollope, comedians Jenny Éclair and Mark Watson and Dire Straits founder John Illsey. Around 35 per cent of the festival programme is free and there was a much expanded selection of events for children this year, ranging from story telling to dance workshops to the swashbuckling all action family play Captain Morgan and the Sands of Time and Norwich Puppet Theatre’s Oddly. The week came to a sweet conclusion when pop legends The Searchers (right), wowed the audience in the open air Theatre In The Woods with a set packed with sixties hits. Lead singer Frank Allen said the band were thrilled and honoured to play such a unique venue. Holt Festival, Artistic Director Charles Pugh said, “This has been such a successful festival, so many people enthused about the events. I’d like to say a big thank you to the festival team, especially our marvelous volunteers. It feels like a Holt Festival to be proud of. Now of course we must look forward to 2017!” Planning for the 2017 Festival, which runs from Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th July has already begun! An education as unique as your child. email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk At Gresham’s, children can explore a world of possibilities and flourish in a happy and supportive environment. Our ‘Excellent’ inspection rating is a guarantee that your child will receive a first class education. Discover more at one of our Open Days or visit www.greshams.com 20 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 OPEN DAY COFFEE MORNING Retirement Apartments at Ainsworth Court, Grove Lane, Holt Saturday 10th September 10.00am - 1.00pm (by appointment) You are invited to join the Development Manager Marie Littlefair for coffee at Ainsworth Court in Grove Lane and view the amazing apartments and superb communal facilities on offer ideal for those over the age of 60. Key features to retirement living • Secure apartments with development manager available as point of contact between 9 - 4pm • ‘Apello’ monitoring system for emergency call out • Lift to 1st and 2nd floor apartments • Communal lounge, laundry and gardens • Guest suite available for residents to rent for friends or family • 15 mins level walk into town & doctor’s surgery • Ideal for those who want to create community or to keep themselves to themselves This complex offers independent retirement ideal for the active retired and with all maintenance taken care of thus giving you more time to enjoy your life with new friends. To learn more or to book your visit please call Watsons 01263 711021 email holt@watsons-property.co.uk Or contact Marie Littlefair of First Port 01263 715802 www.holtchronicle.co.uk 21 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 Disability Bathrooms Norfolk PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION THE HOLT CHRONICLE Design, Installation & Supply WHEN REPLYING TO OUR ADVERTISERS Do you have trouble bathing? Let US help • Bathrooms & showers / wet rooms • Adaption of all bathrooms • Trustworthy and caring tradesmen • Helpful & customer references available • Range of products to suit all needs • One price, no extras • Other building work completed • Made to suit your budget • Survey and estimate free Call us on 07572 087433 or 01603 632787 office128@btinternet.com AGE CONCERN NORTH NORFOLK NEEDS YOU! PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS… (from a reader) Is it wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly? The grass may be greener on the other side, but at least you don’t have to mow it. I like long walks, especially when they’re taken by people who annoy me. Sometimes I wake up grumpy .......... other times I let her sleep. It’s discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit. Age Concern North Norfolk is inviting you to become a Volunteer Befriender to provide companionship to an older person. If you could spare an hour or more per week to share a cup of tea and brighten up someone’s day, we would love to hear from you. For further details please contact the Befriending Service on 01263 823126 Osteopathy in Holt Mr John Davis BSc Hons Holt Consulting Rooms, Church Street NR25 6BB For further information or to make an appointment please call: 01263 711 712 Osteopathy can help treat: Lower back pain Sciatica & slipped disc Frozen shoulder & RSI Arthritis & joint stiffness Stress Headaches & migraines Neck & shoulder pain Sports injuries WRECK IN BLAKENEY HARBOUR ENTRANCE The wreck of the SS Hjordis a 976 ton Norwegian collier which went down off Blakeney Point in 1916 now sits on Blakeney bar in the middle of the Blakeney Harbour channel entrance posing a real hazard to vessels coming in and out As the channel has moved half a mile to the east in the last year it has uncovered the wreck and the flow of water around her has scoured her out. Harbour users, who are represented by the Blakeney Harbour Association, have been receiving regular updates in the last month or two. Blakeney Harbour Association volunteers have continually rebuoyed the channel entrance and the Trinity House vessels MV Galatea and MV Alert have been seen off Blakeney in the last weeks as they positioned a new warning buoy. Full details and coordinates can be found on the Blakeney Harbour Association website: http://blakeneyharbourassociation.co.uk/latest-news/ Association secretary Charlie Ward said, “It’s quite astounding just how far the channel has moved over a very short space of time. With the wreck now in the middle of the channel and the channel continuing to move East, there is a lot of work for our volunteers to do, frequently re-buoying the harbour entrance channel to keep pace with these changes.” email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk 22 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 CELEBRATIONS ON HOLT BELLS from Theo Crowder IT’S OFFICIAL - HOLT YOUTH PROJECT HAS IT’S VERY OWN ROCK BAND! This year is an important one for the bells of St Andrew’s Church Holt. The lowest bells in the tower were installed by the local miller, William R West and were dedicated on Sunday 6th February 1966. Most of you will remember Thaxters Timber Yard. Across the front one could make out the words ‘WR West, Grain Merchant’. That was where Billy, as he was known, had his mill, right next to the Railway. Billy had been born at Erpingham in 1895 and this is where he learnt to ring. When he moved to Holt he got permission to look at the two bells in the church and to augment them up to six (they were augmented again to eight in 1989). The first full peal was rung on them in September 1966 and the first quarter peal in December that year. This year there have been several quarter peals being rung, for the Queen’s 90th Birthday, for the tower Captain’s birthday and also two by visiting bands. On Saturday 3rd September a full Peal will be rung in the morning, this time by an invited band. Also this year we have had several new members join the band who are already very competent ringers and we would like to celebrate this as well. We hope you will all enjoy our celebratory ringing and wish us well. As part of the Holt Festival 2016, Holt Youth Project’s newly formed band, Mr Norm, delivered their first premier performance to a packed audience at The Auden Theatre. The music and lyrics were written by the young people themselves. Although very nervous the performance on stage was faultless. It was energetic, powerful, foot tapping and loud! The band was only formed 3 months ago starring Bethany, Carlo, Connor, Florence and Megan. Their single is to be recorded in September and already they have new ideas for other songs in the pipe line, watch this space for them coming to a place near you! Well done Mr Norm we are very proud of you! HOME IMPROVEMENTS Extensions Renovations Conversions & Flat Roofing Conservatories Orangeries Garden Rooms Doors Windows Fascias Glass Replacement Lanterns 01603 464 464 www.imagehomeimprovements.co.uk www.holtchronicle.co.uk 23 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 THE FORTHCOMING EVENTS PAGE FRIDAY 26th August All proceeds to R.N.I.B. Prize donations welcome - Contact Peter 01263 861111 CONCERT at Binham Priory at 7.30pm with the Atéa Quintet (wind quintet). TUESDAY 6th September Mozart, Damase, Poulenc, Bozza. Tickets (reserved) £16.00 from Maureen Frost THE HOLT & DISTRICT DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP (01328 830362 davidfrost226@btinternet.com) or at the door (unreserved). INFORMATION SESSION in the Meeting Room at St. Andrew’s Church, Holt 5.00pm - 6.00pm For businesses, organisations and individuals about SATURDAY 27th August being Dementia Friendly. CREATIONS CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR at The Church Hall, Holt 10.00am to 4.00pm Stunning crafts and gifts. Scrumptious refreshments ILLUSTRATED TALK BY DR.TONY LEECH at St.Michael’s church, Plumstead at 7.00pm The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - A look at the World of available. Further details from Barbara on 07742 068790. STALL ON THE GREEN at Langham (opposite the Bluebell pub) 9.30am - Fungi. Free but donations invited towards church roof repairs. 11.00am Fresh produce, cakes etc. Proceeds for Langham Church General Fund. WEDNESDAY 7th September Contributions of produce and cakes will be gratefully received. MONTHLY QUIZ at Holt Sports & Social Club, Kelling Road, Holt at DISCO/KARAOKE at Great Snoring Social Club 8.00pm until late. 7.30pm. Teams - £1.50 per person to include buffet. BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION - NORFOLK BRANCH ILLUSTRATED SUNDAY 28th August TALK in Blakeney Scout HQ at 7.30pm ‘Madagascar - Birding on the eighth MEET THE PRODUCERS MARKET at Village Square, Kelling Heath continent’ by John Geeson. All welcome. Non-members £2.00 min. donation. Holiday Park NR25 7HW 10.00am - 2.00pm. Norfolk foods, clothing, crafts & ales, Indian Head Massage. Free entry & parking, cafe, pub, FRIDAY 9th September adventure playgrounds, nice walks, NN Railway Station on site, dogs 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s MUSIC at Baconsthorpe Village Hall NR25 6LJ at welcome. 07733 991211 www.weybourne.net 7.30pm. With Chandler Green. £7.00 per person including light refreshments. OPEN DAY at Royal Air Force Bircham Newton Heritage Centre 11.00am Raffle. Tickets available from Evelyn Massingham 01263 577315. to 5.00pm. Entry free, children welcome. Further details www.rafbnmp.org.uk. 1940’s DANCE PARTY AT TYNESIDE CLUB, SHERINGHAM 7.30pm WEYBOURNE FUN DAY opposite Weybourne windmill on A149 10.00am Midnight with Lisa Wolfe, Famed 1940’s singer. Steve Kennedy will be giving to 4.00pm Entry free to pedestrians. Car park £2.00. Arts, crafts and local food Free Lindy Hop Dance Lessons. Tickets £6.50 from Woodfields Den Charity stalls. Games, displays and attractions, including Punch & Judy. Fun Dog Show. Shop or 01263 735404 or 01263 822102. All proceeds to Save the Children. Children’s rides, car boot. Refreshments and bar. Dogs on leads welcome CHICK•LIT at Sharrington Village Hall NR24 2AB at 7.00pm The recently ‘JONAH AND THE GIANT FISH’ at Weybourne Community Fun Day released film by local film maker, Tony Britten. Licensed Bar. Tickets £6.00 11.00am. Performed in the arena by the Messy Church children and the churches. from Roger Dubbins on 01263 862261 or Bobbie Coe on 01263 860097. MONDAY 29th August SATURDAY 10th September OPEN DAY at Royal Air Force Bircham Newton Heritage Centre 11.00am to 5.00pm. Entry free, children welcome. Further details www.rafbnmp.org.uk. CRAFT FAYRE in the Gresham Suite, Feathers Hotel, Holt 10.00am to 4.00pm. Admission Free. Further information from 01263 713398 TABLE TOP SALE at St. Andrew’s Methodist Hall, Sheringham 9.00am to 12.00noon Good variety of stalls including Fairtrade. Refreshments. CRAFTS AND COFFEE at Weybourne Church 10.00am to Noon. A great range of local crafts - perhaps buy an early Christmas present or two whilst you have a cup of coffee and a chat. Proceeds to Weybourne Church. All welcome. FAKENHAM & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION OPEN EARLY AUTUMN SHOW at Fakenham Garden Centre Noon to 3.30pm Free entry, raffle. WEDNESDAY 31st August JAZZ NIGHT at Byfords, 1-3 Shirehall Plain, Holt Dinner? Drinks? Come along and soak up the atmosphere. Music starts at 7.30pm. No cover charge. Bookings advisable. Telephone 01263 711400 LUNCHTIME CONCERT at St Nicholas Parish Church, Wells-next-theSea at 12.00noon. Amamusica - Musical Friendships. Followed by homemade soup, bread and fresh fruit £3.00. Donations for St Nicholas Church welcome. SATURDAY 3rd September SATURDAY 10th and SUNDAY 11th September GLYNDEBOURNE ON THE GLAVEN at The Hill Farm House Opera Barn, Brinton 4.00pm for 4.30pm performance by Pop Up Opera. Limited tickets £75.00 (dress:black tie) incl. two glasses of fizz and canapes (bring your own picnic) from caroflower27@hotmail.com. See www.popupopera.co.uk. NORTH NORFOLK RADIO BINGO at Field Dalling Village Hall Doors open at 6.00pm starts at 7 30pm. Cash prizes and tickets to win. Big raffle. All money raised goes to the North Norfolk Radio Kids Trust. Everyone welcome. SCHOOL DINNER NIGHT at The Copeman Centre, Briston 6.30pm for 7.00pm. Wearing of school uniform is encouraged, but not compulsory! Super raffle and live music from Mick Leary with a bit of 1950s and 1960s singing and dancing. Limited tickets £5.00 from 01263 860844. QUIZ NIGHT at Great Snoring Social Club 8.00pm start. Teams of 1-6. £1.00 per person. Proceeds to the Air Ambulance. Raffle. Bar open. For further details 01328 820620. TONY’S TROSH on the fields on the B1145 between Bawdeswell and Billingford 11.00am to 5.00pm Harvesting and Ploughing through the ages. Follow the process from wheat to bread. Fish & chips, ploughman’s lunches, bar, stationary engines, heritage tractors, stalls, crafts and more. £5.00 per car SUNDAY 11th September MEET THE PRODUCERS MARKET at Village Square, Kelling Heath Holiday Park NR25 7HW 10.00am - 2.00pm. Norfolk foods, clothing, crafts & ales, Indian Head Massage. Free entry & parking, cafe, pub, adventure playgrounds, nice walks, NN Railway Station on site, dogs welcome. 07733 991211 www.weybourne.net TWELFTH NIGHT on the Village Green by the Copeman Centre, Briston at 2.00pm Performed by the Briston Players to mark the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Attendance will be free (contributions will not be refused, of course!) SATURDAY 3rd and SUNDAY 4th September THURSDAY 15th September ART EXHIBITION AND SALE at Hempstead Village Hall NR25 6TL 10.00am to 5.00pm daily Refreshments, light lunches. In aid of Church funds. SUNDAY 4th September MEET THE PRODUCERS MARKET at Village Square, Kelling Heath Holiday Park NR25 7HW 10.00am - 2.00pm. Norfolk foods, clothing, crafts & ales, Indian Head Massage. Free entry & parking, cafe, pub, adventure playgrounds, nice walks, NN Railway Station on site, dogs welcome. 07733 991211 www.weybourne.net TWELFTH NIGHT on the Village Green by the Copeman Centre, Briston at 2.00pm Performed by the Briston Players to mark the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Attendance will be free (contributions will not be refused, of course!) GARDEN FETE at Thornage Hall 11.30am to 4.00pm Cooking demonstrations, farm and garden walks, dog show, BBQ, tea, cakes and breads, bio-dynamic vegetable stall, traditional handmade arts and crafts and much more. Music from Bamayer Drummers, East Coast, Sam Smith Singers and Jack Austin. VILLAGE FETE at Hindringham Playing Field 2.00pm - 5.00pm Stalls, competitions, games, bouncy castle, circus skills workshop, Fakenham Town Band. Old vehicles - minis, London bus, tractors, Classics, Modifieds and much more. Refreshments, BBQ. Free entry. Car Boot £5.00 (book on 01328 878408) MONDAY 5th September PRIZE BINGO AND GRAND DRAW at Hindolveston Village Hall 7.30pm email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk FILM SCREENING AND ILLUSTRATED TALK at the Meeting Room, Church of St Andrew the Apostle, Church Street, Holt NR25 6BB at 7.30pm ‘The Last of The Great Eastern Eel Catchers’. Finishes 9.30pm (approximately). Tea and coffee provided. Free entry. FRIDAY 16th September ANTIQUES EVENING in High Kelling Village Hall at 7.30pm Including an amusing talk regarding the history of antiques. You will also be welcome to bring along something for valuation. Refreshments. Tickets £2.50 each from Lyn Morgan 01263 711489 All money raised will be for Holt First Responders. SATURDAY 17th September A CELEBRATION OF THE HUT PROJECT at the Hut, Natural Surroundings, Bayfield Estate, Holt NR24 7JN 5.00pm to 7.00pm Local history of a WWII officer’s hut. GUIDED WALK ‘ROAMIN’ IN THE GLAVEN - A WATERSIDE WALK’ meet outside Cley Spy shop, Glandford NR25 7JP at 10.00am. Finish 12.30pm (approximately). Free (optional entry to Natural Surroundings nature reserve which costs £3.00). Café facilities available. GUIDED WALK ‘LIVE STREAMING OF TWO TRIBUTE ACTS DISCOVERING THE RIVER GLAVEN AND ITS TRIBUTARIES’ meet outside visitor centre at Holt Country Park main car park at 2.00pm. Finish approx. 4.30pm. Free (site parking charge £1.50). Coffee van may be available. 24 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 THE FORTHCOMING WEDNESDAY EVENTS PAGE Cont. 21st September ‘WE’LL MEET AGAIN’ 1940’s SHOW at Auden Theatre, Gresham’s School, Holt at 7.30pm Tickets £15.00; £12.00 concessions. £1.00 for every ticket sold will go to Walking with the Wounded. Visit www.audentheatre.co.uk or telephone the box office on 01263 713444. SUNDAY 18th September MEET THE PRODUCERS MARKET at Village Square, Kelling Heath Holiday Park NR25 7HW 10.00am - 2.00pm. Norfolk foods, clothing, crafts & ales, Indian Head Massage. Free entry & parking, cafe, pub, adventure playgrounds, nice walks, NN Railway Station on site, dogs welcome. 07733 991211 www.weybourne.net HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE at Weybourne Methodist Church 10.45am. Followed with lunch at The Ship Inn. Please book on 01263 588343. VINTAGE TRACTOR RUN from Bale Village Hall at 9.30am. Free bacon rolls for drivers. £10.00 entry, to book please call 01328 820554. 3–4 Sept Sat & Sun : 10 am–5 pm In aid of Hempstead Church Funds Refreshments & Light Lunches Creations Craft and Gift Fair at Holt Church Hall Saturday 27th August 10.00am to 4.00pm Stunning crafts and gifts. Scrumptious refreshments available. Further details from Barbara on 07742 068790 Lots of lovely gift ideas HOLT WI MEETING at Holt Community Centre at 2.00pm. ‘Wells-Nextthe-Sea’, a talk by Robert Smith: Harbour Master. Further info. 01263 715950. THURSDAY 22nd September DIABETES UK NORTH NORFOLK GROUP MEETING at Cromer Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm. Guest speaker Gill Mircoli with information on ‘Chair Based Excercising’. For more information please contact Jackie or David on 01692 405492 or visit www.north-norfolk.diabetesukgroup.org. FRIDAY 23rd September to SUNDAY 9th October EAST ANGLIAN GROUP OF MARINE ARTISTS EXHIBITION in Salthouse Church 10.00am to 4.00pm daily. In aid of E.A.C.H. SATURDAY 24th September REEPHAM CRAFT MAKERS MARKET at St. Michaels, Reepham 10.00am to 4.00pm. For further details please contact Gloria Davis on 01603 873004. BRITAIN’S GOT TALENTS ‘THE JIVE ACES’ - SPREAD A LITTLE HAPPINESS TOUR at Auden Theatre, Gresham’s School, Holt at 7.30pm Tickets £15.00. Visit www.audentheatre.co.uk or telephone the box office on 01263 713444 DIXIEMIX JAZZ BAND at St Nicholas Parish Church, Wells-next-the-Sea at 7.00pm Supper then concert at 8.00pm. Tickets £15.00, £5.00 students, from 01328 711312, 01328 710716 or 01328 710801. Let everybody know about your forthcoming event. Basic details of one-off events for charities and local good causes will be entered free. A small charge will be made for commercial events or if a boxed advertisement is required. Please e-mail details to info@ holtchronicle.co.uk or leave them in the Holt Chronicle collection box inside Feeney's Newsagents, Market Place, Holt. Did you know .... that there are a variety of organisations, clubs, societies and groups for all ages in the North Norfolk area that meet regularly? For further details of what is available please visit our ‘Regular Events’ section on our website www.holtchronicle.co.uk. If you have a regular event that you would like us to add to our website please email the details to us at info@holtchronicle.co.uk. TONY’S TROSH Harvesting & Ploughing Through The Ages CAR BOOT SALES Saturday/Sunday 10th/11th September 2016 11 am to 5 pm each day Every SATURDAY until 3rd September at BODHAM Playing Field 9.00am till 12.00noon. Set up 7.30am. Pitches £5.00. No need to book. Refreshments available. Sorry, only assistance dogs allowed. Come and help with the harvest using heritage machines and taste the result. LOCAL SCREENINGS BLAKENEY FILM NIGHT at The Village Hall (01263 740219) From Friday 16th September at 7.00pm TESTAMENT OF YOUTH (12) Refreshments. Tickets £5.00 on the door. BODHAM FILM CLUB at The Village Hall (01263 588122) We’ll cut the wheat, take it to the Troshin [threshing] machines, trosh it, mill it and bake it. Then we’re going to eat it. Wednesday 7th September at 7.00pm GOLDEN YEARS (12A) Wednesday 21st September at 7.00pm EDDIE THE EAGLE (PG) HINDOLVESTON VILLAGE SCREEN (01263 860257) Fish & Chips, Ploughman’s Lunches, Licensed Bar etc Saturday 17th September at 7.30pm CHICKLIT (15) Tickets £4.50 from 01263 860257, Parker’s Garage or on the door. Bar, cool ices, posh pop, filter coffee. New comfy chairs. Displays of Stationary Engines, Heritage Tractors Military Vehicles Stalls, Craft, Cakes, Tombola and more HOLT COMMUNITY CENTRE (01263 713427) Car Boot Sale on the Sunday Monday 26th September NORMA Opera at 7.15pm LIVE Booked tickets £12.50, on the door £15.00 Wednesday 28th September DAD’S ARMY (PG) at 2.30pm and 7.30pm Refreshments in the afternoon, bar in the evening. £5.00 You can find us in fields on the north side of the B1145 between Bawdeswell & Billingford – just look for the signs! Entry/Parking £5 per car - Car Boot Pitch £5 WELLS CINEMA - SCREEN NEXT THE SEA (01328 710885) FURTHER INFORMATION FROM Monday 29th August at 7.00pm Casablanca (U) Thursday 1st September at 7.00pm Live NT - The Deep Blue Sea (12A) Monday 5th September at 7.00pm Recorded Live Branagh Theatre production of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Monday 12th September at 7.00pm Dheepan (15) Thursday 22nd September at 7.00pm Live NT - Threepenny Opera (Kurt Weil) www.holtchronicle.co.uk to TONY HOOD - 01362 688218 KEVIN ROYE – 01362 684213 THE USE OF THE FIELD IS BY KIND PERMISSION OF THE GURNEY FAMILY PROCEEDS TO BAWDESWELL VILLAGE HALL IN MEMORY OF CHRIS HOOD 25 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 World Heart Day AT THE HEART OF HEALTH Tuesday 6th September, 5.00 - 6.00pm MEDICAL RESEARCH CHARITY, HEART RESEARCH UK, BELIEVES LIFE IS FOR LIVING AND LIVING IT TO THE FULL Dementia Friends Information Session Coronary heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer, but fortunately a significant number of cases are preventable and the charity’s priority is to stop people getting the condition in the first place. With such a wide variety of healthy options available nowadays, there’s no better time to kick start your future with a healthier attitude. From healthy food options, low cost gyms, nutritional labelling on food and smoking restrictions, the support is out there and Heart Research UK is urging people to focus on their health, not just now but into the future. Your health is, after all, the most important thing you’ll ever own. World Heart Day, on 29th September, is the world’s biggest platform for raising awareness and funds for heart disease and Heart Research UK is encouraging all people of all ages to find out what they can do to love their hearts and power their lives. It’s easy to give your heart the care it deserves, and with just a few simple steps such as eating more healthily, cutting down on alcohol and stopping smoking, you can improve your heart health and overall well-being. Heart Research UK is asking the nation to get its thinking caps on and plan something for World Heart Day to help spread the health message. Whether you organise a healthy bake off, a sponsored Step-a-Thon, a 5 a side football match, a static bike ride, skydive or even a sponsored weight loss, the charity can support you with ideas, advice and all you need to make a success of your World Heart Day activity. Why not plan your World Heart Day at work, with friends, in your local community or with your family, anything goes and the more the merrier. Heart Research UK truly believes that money raised locally should be spent back in the communities it was raised. Its mission is to always spend money locally, helping hearts near you. If you believe we should be a health conscious country, with a healthy attitude to exercise and diet, then get in touch to help Heart Research UK on its journey to get Britain healthier. Please call 0113 234 7474, email community@heartresearch.org.uk or visit www.heartresearch.org.uk/events/whd for lots of ideas and inspiration. to be held in the Meeting Room St. Andrew’s Church, Holt, NR25 6BB The information session will be presented by Eleanor Sidgwick and Wendy Richley, both Volunteer Dementia Champions. The purpose of the session is to give people an insight into what it is like to have dementia and, through gaining a better understanding of the disease, be enabled to help those living with dementia in our community. The session is free of charge. Tea and cake at 4.45 pm Please ring Eleanor (01263 710617) or Wendy (01263 715950) to book a place. ANOTHER FALCON SUCCESS On Saturday 6th August St. Andrew’s Church hosted one of Falcon’s marvellous concerts. Each one seems to get better and better. These young musicians never fail to amaze and delight. This concert was given by an oboist, Emily Ross, and pianist, Seif El Sin Sherif. They gave us a mixed programme ranging from a Bach Partita, where Seif made the piano sound almost like a harpsichord, to contemporary music by Antal Dorati and Jeffrey Agrell. The oboe is seldom heard as a solo instrument and it was a real pleasure to hear the Poulenc Sonata for Oboe and Piano. The next Falcon concert is on 16th October when we will hear two sisters who play violin and piano. Get there in good time as I am sure seats will be at a premium. There is no booking and the concerts are free. OLWORTHY T S Butcher Andrews Your North Norfolk Solicitors Moving House ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Est.1978 COMPETITIVE & PROFESSIONAL FAMILY BUSINESS Industrial – Commercial – Domestic Free Estimates New Installations Rewires Electric Heating P V Systems Additional Points Testing & Inspection House Sales & Purchases Freehold & Leasehold Investment Properties Mortgages & Remortgages Property & Boundary Disputes HOLT 01263 713758 Fakenham: 01328 863131 Holt: 01263 712023 email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk www.stolworthy-electrical.co.uk White Thorns, Bernard Rd, High Kelling, Holt 26 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 SUPPORT FOR YOUNG ENGLAND DODGEBALL PLAYERS Teenage internationals will benefit from strength and conditioning training Two top young dodgeball players have been given the chance to further improve their chances on the world stage thanks to support from North Norfolk District Council and the council’s leisure operator Places for People. Lauren Hems and Holly Edmonds are part of the England Lions Ladies dodgeball team about to travel to the European Championships in Paris which take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend. They have previously represented their country in April at the World Cup. The duo, who both live in Briston and learnt the game during their time at Reepham High School and College, are completing a strength and conditioning regime as part of the England Lions development programme. The women went through a physical assessment day and were given a rigorous exercise programme by England Dodgeball. The programme requires regular access to a fully equipped fitness facility. North Norfolk District Council staff offered support and in collaboration with leisure operator Places for People have arranged for free gym passes for both players at Splash Leisure and Fitness Centre. Cllr Becky Palmer Cabinet Member for Leisure said: “We are delighted to be able to provide support to two young ambitious international players who are in the process of building their sporting careers. Dodgeball is a fast paced, highly physical sport which requires specialist conditioning and we wish Lauren and Holly good L-R, Cllr Becky Palmer Cabinet Member for Leisure, Lauren Hems, luck at the European Championships in the next few days.” Holly Edmonds said: “This support is helping us achieve our dreams. Holly Edmonds and Steve Mews General Manager Splash Leisure Centre Being able to challenge our bodies means we can take dodgeball to the next level; by getting stronger we can be the best we possibly can be.” Stephen Mews, General Manager Splash Leisure and Fitness Centre, Sheringham said: “It’s fantastic we can support two local athletes. It is often difficult to get funding in sports and we are happy to support any local sporting talent.” England manager Johnathan Rudland said: “It is vital for our players to have access to the best facilities to complete their strength and conditioning programme and it’s fantastic that North Norfolk District Council and People for Places have been able to support some of our team in such a way. Both Lauren and Holly have the potential to be a part of the England squad for many years ahead and this kind of support will help them progress as young athletes.” You can follow England Lions Dodgeball on Facebook: www.facebook.com/englandlionsdodgeball/ BOOKS PURCHASED When did you last visit Muckleburgh? Bigger & better than ever! Do you have unwanted books (old or new) you wish to dispose of? Are you clearing a house containing books? We would be pleased to make a fair offer for them, from single items to large collections. Open 2016 from: Please contact David Ford 01263 741690 P.S. We also buy Maps and Old Postcards February 13th – February 21st March 25th – Oct 30th (10am – 5pm daily) V isit our NEW Web site for mor e infor mat ion Member of the PBFA THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION, SHERINGHAM & DISTRICT BRANCH Sunday 4th September - Church Parade and annual Battle of Britain Service at St Peter’s Parish Church in Sheringham, commencing at 3.00pm. This will be an opportunity to Lay-Up the old Sheringham & District Branch Standard. The event will be supported by members of 1895 (Cromer) Squadron, Air Training Corps. The service will be led by Reverend Andrew Lane (RAFA Member) and music provided by the Sheringham Citadel Salvation Army Band. All RAFA members and other members of our community are welcome to attend. Tuesday 20th September - Coffee Morning and General Meeting at St Andrew’s Methodist Church Hall, Cromer Road, Sheringham at 11.00am. Stuart Colbourne the RAFA Eastern Area Vice Chairman will make a short presentation. Free parking. RAFA members and guests are cordially invited. Further information for all local RAFA events is available by contacting: Branch Chairman, Jack Broughton on 01263 479507. www.holtchronicle.co.uk THE MILITARY COLLECTION www.muckleburgh.co.uk 27 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 JOB OPPORTUNITIES FULL TIME GROUND, BUILDING AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED EMPLOYERS ~ Looking for local employees? Then call Caroline on 01263 712177 to advertise here SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THE MUCKLEBURGH COLLECTION WEYBOURNE NR25 7EG I’m a visually impaired lady in the Sheringham area SEEKING ACTIVITY AND DOMESTIC SUPPORT £8.00 per hour, minimum 16 hpw plus further cover hours available. Car owner/driver essential, job share considered. Established 1993 For details: Job Reference 3097 Telephone (01508) 491220 FLEXIBLE PART TIME CLEANER REQUIRED FOR WEDDING VENUE NEAR HOLT Extra Hands Providers of Home Care in Norfolk Thinking of a career in Social Care? Why not join our award winning team __________________________________ We are looking for a hardworking and trustworthy individual to join our established, friendly team on a part time basis This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be at the forefront in assisting us in the delivery of Homecare in your area. Good rates of pay including travel time and enhancements for evenings and weekends Various hours available Paid training with the opportunity to gain further qualifications Opportunity to progress through the organisation Enhanced holiday entitlement Paid mileage Free DBS (CRB) check and uniforms For more information please call: 01263 713 029 If you are interested in a position please call us on the numbers below or visit the website. Job Opportunity! North Norfolk Area: 01263 712686 Senior Support Worker (Intervenor) - Aylmerton Broadland Area: 01603 898623 We are recruiting for a reliable and motivated person to join our professional team of Senior Support Workers (Intervenors) at our service in Aylmerton on a permanent part time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support a young gentleman in his own home and out in the local community. The Senior Support Worker will provide a life skills programme within his home which will include assistance with personal care, medication and domestic tasks around the house. There should be an emphasis on encouraging and promoting the gentleman’s independence of his daily life and this includes supporting him to take on more responsibility looking after his ‘Buddy Dog’ so applicant must be comfortable with working with dogs. A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement for this role. Salary: £15,345 - £16,401 per annum pro rata (£7.87 - £8.41 per hour) Closing date: Sunday 4th September 2016 About Sense: Sense is a leading national charity that helps people of all ages to enjoy more independent lives. Our work involves supporting people who have sensory impairments and complex learning, mobility and communication needs to reach their full potential. For more information and to apply please visit www.sense.org.uk/jobs and search vacancy number 41498 West Norfolk Area: 01485 570611 www.extrahandshomecarenorfolk.co.uk DON’T FORGET We can arrange delivery of leaflets. Delivery starts at just 3p per insertion of an A4/A5 sheet. RING CAROLINE 01263 712177 GARDEN MAINTENANCE & LANDSCAPING BUSINESS FOR SALE Small but profitable business, based in Holt, for sale due to retirement. Established 2006. All clients based within 15 minutes of Holt. Equipment such as 2 mowers (1 Honda), petrol Hercules shredder, petrol hedge trimmers and a petrol rotator will be included in the sale. If you are interested in a great little, all year round business, with lots more potential then call me on 07470 092981. THE HOLT CHRONICLE ~ 01263 712177 email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk 28 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 STEPPING OUT IN A GOOD CAUSE HOLT TOWN COUNCIL Council Office, Holt Community Centre, Kerridge Way, Holt NR25 6DN Tel/Fax 01263 712149 In 2012 Father Howard Stoker, Rector at St Andrews Church Holt, and Steve Dyer (right), a member and server at the church, set out on a 90 mile walk over several days to raise money towards the building of the extension to St Andrews Church. The route combined parts of the Peddars Way and the North Norfolk Coastal footpaths, starting at Knettishall and ending at Cromer. Steve Dyer spoke to members of Holt and District Probus Club about this adventure at their August meeting, illustrating his talk with photographs taken along the way. In a few weeks’ time Steve will set out to climb 12 Welsh mountains over 3000 feet high in 4 or 5 days: he has been a keen walker (and qualified mountain guide) for most of his life; so the challenge of the North Norfolk walk was less for him than it was for the Rector. Steve had organised the walk like a military campaign, having worked out the length of each stretch and arranged for support people to meet them at each resting place. So it did go like clockwork, in spite of sore feet and shins. Over £5,000 was raised and applied to the St Andrews Church extension, which is of course a completed building now. Holt and District Probus Club meets at The Feathers, Holt, on the first Thursday in every month and enquiries about membership (or a trial visit, visitors are most welcome) should be made to Treasurer Ray Morgan on 01263 7114789. Email holttowncouncil@gmail.com www.holttowncouncil.org Office Hours Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9.00 - 12.00 midday Mayor Cllr Duncan Baker, Deputy Mayor Cllr Michael Hill REPORT ON HOLT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING 08.08.2016 Holt Town Council met on 8th August 2016 for its monthly Town Council meeting. It was reported that there has been several acts of vandalism during the month. Tiles and guttering have been broken and plant pots destroyed with plants being ripped up. This was disappointing news and continues to cost the Town Council money. After much debate it was decided to install CCTV cameras in certain locations in the town. We are hoping that this will deter the vandals and save you all money. It was reported that the consultation to relocate the Post Office is underway. The front runner appears to be Budgens, which will mean extended opening hours and easier parking. The Council was also told that there may well be a consultation regarding the relocation of the Tourist Information Centre. The Town Council hadn’t heard about this and will find out from NNDC what this is about. There was a lot of debate about the need for jobs in Holt. The allocated industrial land still remains empty and it appears we haven’t moved very far in thirty years. Despite umpteen requests for further meetings with Carters, there is still no movement on this land. The Town Council felt that perhaps they need to take the initiative and market the town; however this would require finding some sites suitable for industrial use. It was agreed that Cllr Prior would go back WHY TEACHERS CONTINUE TO to NNDC and ask for help once again in getting this industrial use in DRINK HEAVILY! land and supplying jobs for local people. The following questions were in last year’s examinations: The Christmas light switch on day was confirmed as 30.11.16, and (These are genuine answers). the 1940s weekend 17-18th September. Plans for the latter event are Q. How can you delay milk turning sour? well underway with a piper band performing and a display of military A. Keep it in the cow. vehicles. Bull Street will be shut in the day for the weekend and it Q. What is the fibula? sounds like it is likely to be another popular event. A. A small lie. Residents present were very concerned with the parking in Pereers Q. What does ‘varicose’ mean? and Winns Close. It appears that the TRO for the Cley Road lining A. Nearby. has already been processed so another order would be required to Q. What does the word ‘benign’ mean? yellow line this area. Yellow lining is under the remit of NCC but they A. Benign is what you will be after you be eight. reported they do not have the funds available for this. After debating Q. Name the four seasons A. Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar. the issue the Town Council didn’t feel that they could pay for this Plus a schoolboy howler sent from a reader: order as there are many other areas in the town that are requesting Salome was a very wicked girl who wore very few clothes and took them help with parking issues. all off when she danced in front of Harrods. NCC had written to the Town Council stating that they didn’t think lighting was needed on the new housing developments on Gresham’s land. The Town Council felt that they couldn’t take Many people on the responsibility for this lighting, so it looks are paying too as if this new estate will not be providing street lighting. much tax. In response to a letter from a resident the Town Council explained that it didn’t feel that Are you? improving a public footway met the criteria for Parish partnership funding. Responsibility to keep public footways clear and walkable, once W H Summerlee FAIA FAPA again falls to NCC. Accountant and Registered There were questions about the Holt Auditor Neighbourhood Plan and the Local Development Plan. We are in a lucky position because both are Tel 01328 878407 emerging plans and we are working together with Please contact: the NNDC to prevent any conflict. The meeting Mob 07504 693419 Fakenham - 01328 863231 was reminded that once passed at referendum the Email: wsummerlee@aol.com Holt - 01263 712835 NP will sit with the LDF as part of the planning Hunstanton - 01485 524166 process and developers will need to have regard Self Assessment, Accounts, King’s Lynn - 01553 778900 to it. including Limited Company and Sheringham - 01263 825959 The next Town Council meeting will be on 12th Wells - 01328 710210 Audit Book Keeping and Wages September 2016, at 7.00pm. all at reasonable rates. We look forward to seeing you there. law@hayes-storr.com | www.hayesandstorr.co.uk Solicitors & Notaries Committed to you! Make us your first call www.holtchronicle.co.uk 29 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 BILLBOARD BRIAN FROST WANTED OLD AUDIO HI-FI SYSTEM OR SEPARATES, Record Player, Amp, Cd, Speakers or parts etc, Valve Radios, Valve equipment, Radio parts and Valves - Used/Unused for Collector. Also unwanted record collections. 07979 384246 F.I.M.I.T. M.P.T.A. Pianoforte Tuning & Reconditioning 26 St Andrews Close Holt NR25 6EL Email: brian@northnorfolkpianotuner.co.uk Tel: 01263 713325 Mobile: 07713 337168 Tuning pianos since 1978 www.northnorfolkpianotuner.co.uk MOTORCYCLES, SCOOTERS, MOPEDS Japanese, British bikes etc. Anything considered, any condition, MOT failures, non-runners etc. 07811 574822 TO LET/RENT Lengths of galvanised SCAFFOLDING TUBE 01263 837569 or 07776 032586 STORAGE UNITS TO LET IN HOLT CAR PARKING Varying sizes available starting from £25.00 per week. Suitable for storing furniture, building materials, stock etc. For more information please phone Stephen on 07717 357724 CAR PARKING SPACE AVAILABLE Close to Holt High Street £20.00 a week 01263 715926 ITEMS FOR SALE LONG TERM PARKING AVAILABLE at Holt Youth Centre, Old Station Way, Holt. NR25 6DH Cost £30.00 per month, £350.00 per year All proceeds to Holt Youth Centre Apply to Mrs. M. Sibson Holt Youth Centre 01263 710918 This space could be used to sell your unwanted goods and make you some money. If you’ve got something to sell, LET EVERYBODY KNOW. Just e-mail your FOR SALE items to: info@holtchronicle. co.uk or leave the details in The Holt Chronicle collection box in Feeney's Newsagents, Holt and we will advertise it for you FREE OF CHARGE if the item is for £300.00 or less. Items above this amount, or if you would like to include a photograph, will incur a charge. Please contact Caroline on 01263 712177 for further details. ITEMS FOR SALE Cont. Full set of 97 BRITISH STEAM RAILWAY DVDs with accompanying brochures £100.00ono Full set of 33 INSPECTOR MORSE DVDs £30.00ono Many hard backed STEAM RAILWAY BOOKS good as new, prices from £10.00 - £20.00 or more depending on size of book Smaller hardback STEAM RAILWAY BOOKS from £1.00 - £5.00 Railway MODELLER MAGAZINES bundled in a year supply of 12, for years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 6 months of 2016 £10.00 for each collective years set. £5.00 for the 2016 collection of 6. RAILWAY MODELLERS ANNUALS for years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016, £1.00 each 01263 862960 Day’s MEDICAL WHEELCHAIR with wheelchair bag. In excellent condition, used only six times. Cost £225.00 new, selling for £80.00 01263 713749 Two traditional DECKCHAIRS Green material, light to dark wood frames £20.00 the pair. 01263 710263 Tall BOOKCASE, 5 shelves, small BOOKCASE, 3 shelves, CORNER UNIT, 2 shelves and cupboard, DISPLAY CABINET, bevelled glass double doors, cupboard at base. All fine modern dark oak Ercol and Jentique, wonderful condition. Also COFFEE TABLE in oak. £60.00 each or £300.00 for all. 01263 838926 or 07786 061255 26in HD digital colour TELEVISION with remote control. Full working order, good quality picture £30.00 CYCLE TURBO-TRAINER with Tacx front wheel holder. A basic trainer but works well £20.00 01328 821187 Large Georgian mahogany SIDEBOARD MIRROR (180 cm wide x 90 cm high) Good condition (cost £450.00 new) £50.00 01263 761673 HP 8150 Photosmart PRINTER, software, manual, 6 spare ink cartridges gwo £20.00 Hillbilly All Terrain ELECTRIC GOLF TROLLEY, battery charger gwo £25.00 Sony digital TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER REMOTE gwo £5.00 Panasonic DMR-ES20 DVD RECORDER, manual, remote gwo £20.00 01263 860741 WIFI ROUTER. Tenda 300Mbps wireless N Superb Range model. Unused. Boxed. Instructions. Paid £35.00 last week, accept £15.00 Black glass TV STAND. Excellent £10.00 07989 514406 (Briston) Ford KA Mk 1 REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY - driver’s side. New and unused in Ford box £15..00 01328 822548 (Lt Snoring) Three-panelled, free-standing, green beize covered DISPLAY BOARD. 220cm tall, 250cm wide. Ideal for club or village hall £25.00 01263 740779 DOUBLE RADIATOR 1600 x 600mm still in wrapper £20.00 3 x metal FIELD GATES 12ft long £30.00 4 terra cotta CHIMNEY POTS 16 inches tall as new, matching £40.00 2 x Victorian octagnal ornate CHIMNEY POTS 32 inches tall matching pair £250.00 HPC200 TWO STAGE COMPRESSOR 200 litre tank £125.00 Surplus new COPPER TUBE 3 metre lengths; 15 x 22mm, 5 x 28mm and 2 x 15mm £125.00 2 x used RADIATORS 900 x 600mm and 700 x 600 £5.00 the pair. 01362 683812 Nikon 70-300mm ED ZOOM LENS. High quality optics made in Japan. Produces top quality images. Mint condition, comes boxed with lens hood, lens caps, pouch, paperwork. Fits all Nikon Digital slrs £80.00 07717 160783 (Holt) Ladies Claud Butler BICYCLE. Summer Bay, beautiful condition, used very little, 3 gears, protected mud guards, has a clip on the front for a basket, a rack on the back and an attachment for a torch, needs to be viewed. Forced to sell due to health issues £150.00ono 01263 710286 BOWLS SIZE 6 with jack ln brief case £20.00 01263 821861 XBOX 360 GAMES CONSOLE. Full working order with power pack and VGA lead plus free choice of 5 games from library of 30 £50.00ono 01263 740841 Flight of 5 BESTWICK SEAGULLS. 65 years of age.Vgc. £150.00 5’ BEDHEAD, fits on wall. Fittings included. Professionally designed in velvety soft pink material and buttoned. Exceptional condition £60.00 Late 19th century GAS LAMP. Brass base needing very little attention. Pink glass lampshade. Perfect condition. £135.00 01263 713987 RETURN FLIGHT to Malaga Spain from Norwich Airport on 19th September returning 29th September booked with Flybe airline. Now unable to go. For further details and enquiries please ring. 07802 849079 email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk 30 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 Collectors - anyone interested in a COLLECTION OF KEYRINGS? 01263 712784 CALLING ALL CRAFTERS If you are interested in taking part in a series of Craft/Gift Fairs in Holt please call Barbara on 07742 068790. Mountfield MOWER, self-propelled. Good condition £100.00ono 01362 712700 2 x Graco CAR BOOSTER SEATS with cup holders, 15-36kg. Very occasional use in grandparents car £10.00 each 01263 711303 STALL WANTED I am looking to sell some brand new stock (not clothes or furniture) at an event which is to support a worthy cause. I am willing to pay for a stall. If you are holding such an event please ring me. 07521 042732 FISHING EQUIPMENT, fishing tackle (rods and rests), reels, box seat, tilly lamp and various other items. Reasonable offers please. 2 sets of Mens BOWLS. Reasonable offers please. 01263 713542 Hayter 56/21” roller rotary LAWNMOWER. Self-propelled, good condition £260.00ono Hayter 48/19” roller rotary LAWNMOWER. Self-propelled, good condition £240.00ono 01263 712737 or 07974 712876 ITEMS FOR SALE Cont. Quality BOOKCASE in light elm finish. H76”, W34”, D14”. Two glass doors; adjustable shelves £50.00 Large solid pine COMPUTER TABLE on wheels. Two sliding shelves plus other storage areas £20.00 Modern solid pine DINING TABLE 5 feet x 31 inches with inlaid opaque glass centre. Plus four Rattan and cane dining chairs £100.00 Medium walnut veneer DISPLAY CABINET in two halves. Top includes drinks cupboard with drop down shelf, display area with two glass doors background lighting. Bottom half, drawers and cupboard £20.00 White metal BREAD BIN with blue lettering, plus matching tea, coffee and sugar containers £15.00 01263 479871 (Sheringham) CHARCOAL BBQ, excellent condition £40.00 York electric TREADMILL, perfect working order £120.00 01263 713512 FUNNY/STRANGE FACTS! (Believe it or not!) On EBay, there are an average of £2000.00 worth of transactions each second. The Eiffel Tower shrinks 6 inches in winter. The first FAX machine was patented in 1843, 33 years before Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone. 72% of Americans sign their pets’ names on greeting cards they send out. In an effort to encourage the use of nuclear energy, the United States lent highly enriched uranium to countries all over the world between 1950 and 1988. Enough weapons-grade material to make 1,000 nuclear bombs has still not been returned by such countries as Pakistan, Iran, Israel and South Africa. A snowflake can take up to a hour to fall from the cloud to the surface of the Earth. Pain is measured in units of ‘dols’. The instrument used to measure pain is a ‘dolorimeter’. Dualit espressivo COFFEE MACHINE. Takes pods and powder. Black. Little used vgc £50.00 01328 878995 (Thursford) New, Dreamgenii V shape BREASTFEEDING & PREGNANCY SUPPORT PILLOW. Beige/truffle pattern £10.00ono 01263 712761 or 07748 241400 Valor 3 bar GAS FIRE with 15kg gas cylinder £50.00 01263 712159 Gents Triumph 3 speed CYCLE, good condition £20.00 Ladies 3 speed CYCLE fair condition £10.00 Hand-made sturdy wooden ride on THOMAS ENGINE 40”L x 18”W x 31”H. Good condition £30.00 01328 864726 Grey MICROWAVE, very good condition £30.00 10 x 50 FIELD BINOCULARS with case. Vgc £25.00 14 Meatloaf MUSIC CASSETTES 50p each Men’s CYCLE HELMET £10.00 07796 425121 MARVELLOUS MUSIC FROM A TINY MACHINE! The latest Briston Organ Show on Friday 12th August enthralled the capacity audience, as they thrilled to the amazing sounds and super music they were hearing from such a small instrument. Our player for the evening was the delightful Penny Weedon (below), one of the most experienced and talented organists in the UK. Her choice of instrument was the very compact Yamaha D-Deck organ, a full two keyboard instrument that is light enough to tuck under one arm when transporting it from gig to gig, yet the quality and richness of the sounds was just unbelievable! Penny’s programme kicked off with ‘Zambezi’, and followed with such delights as the March from ‘A Bridge Too Far’, ‘The Hustle’, Sam Smith’s James Bond theme ‘The Writing’s On The Wall’, the ‘Prelude from Act 3 of Lohengrin’, and as a finisher she played a faultless and very fast version of Michael Flatley’s ‘Lord Of The Dance’. As usual, the evening helped to raise funds for the Copeman Centre in Briston, with the proceeds from the Raffle and Refreshments making a whopping £192.00 for their fundraising, and a further £28.90 was raised for our chosen charity, the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital. The next show will be on Friday 30th September, when one of the UK’s rising star musicians will be with us for the first time, the very clever John Cooper. Tickets are already selling well, at just £6.00 each, with accompanied under 16’s getting in absolutely free. If you would like to book for this show, or just get more information, ‘phone 01263 860844 anytime. Set of Alloy CAR WHEELS for Citroen Saxo £20.00 07584 248546 3 x Courtenay Studio FLASH HEADS with various accessories, e.g. stands, umbrellas etc. £80.00 FREE, two seater, mid blue, SETTEE 01263 713799 Mahogany DRINKS CABINET, glass shelves and mirrored interior. Excellent condition £250.00 01328 864404 FREE for collection, old Sony 22” TELEVISION with DIGI BOX. Functioning perfectly. 01328 830396 Baby’s/toddler’s Cosatto WOODEN COT with mattress. Kite marked BS1753 1987. Excellent sturdy condition. £20.00 01263 711917 buyer collects AC DC RADIO, 4 wavelengths £20.00 Mini FRIDGE capacity 8½”H x 5½”W x 5½”D £5.00 SHOPPING TROLLEY £2.00 ELECTRIC FIRE £4.00 ELECTRIC FAN HEATER £10.00 3 WAY STEPS and VARIOUS TOOL BOXES £30.00 Electric hand held bagless VACUUM CLEANER £4.00 Wooden framed upholstered extendable CHAIR. Seat extends to 3’ 7” with 2 legs £25.00 Over 100yds 6mm new BLUE ROPE £12.00 ‘Clip-to’ battery, car TYRE PUMP & WARNING LIGHT £10.00 ALTERNATER to fit Leyland type £10.00 Pair of CAR SPOTLIGHTS £4.00 3 strong tubular steel STACKING CHAIRS, fabric seats £10.00 01263 710067 www.holtchronicle.co.uk 31 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 COUNTY COUNCIL NEWS To advertise in THE HOLT CHRONICLE Please ring Caroline on 01263 712177 from County Councillor Dr. Marie Strong Adults at Risk of Abuse: The number of adults being abused does not abate so I am repeating the following advice: If someone you know is being abused call NCC Adult Social Services on 0344 800 8020 (24 hours a day); text 07767 647670; email SCCE@norfolk.gov.uk; online.norfolk.gov.uk/socialcareenquiry. (You can also use these contacts if you are worried about a child). For more information see www.norfolk.gov.uk/speakup. In an emergency call the police on 999. Devolution for Norfolk and Suffolk: Whilst not all Norfolk’s councils voted to continue investigating devolution since Suffolk’s councils did agree, the process continues. The consultation will have closed on 19th August and the outcome will be submitted to the new Secretary of State in early September, a major consideration being the potential establishment of a Mayoral Combined Authority for the two counties. For information as to what is on offer in terms of power and money go to eastangliadevo.co.uk. As to concerns raised these include: why the expense of a mayor, deputy and cabinet; why not devolve powers to existing councils rather than an additional layer of government; some of the money offered is spread over 30 years, will it still be available; will urban areas benefit more than rural. County Councillors will also have a say as to devolution proceeding at full council at a date to be set for late October/early November. Recycling Centres all set for hazardous waste amnesties: Residents can get rid of unwanted toxic chemicals at seven of NCC’s recycling centres during September. Wood preservatives, bug and weed killers, paint, thinners, varnishes and special cleaning products are among the wide range of household chemicals which will be accepted for free. These are products too dangerous to be tipped down drains and cannot be put in regular waste bins because they can damage the environment and need to be dealt with using specialist disposal processes. Sites include Hempton, Helhoughton Road, Fakenham, NR21 7DY between 9.00am and 5.00pm on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September. Syrian Refugees: On Monday 25th July Norfolk county councillors voted to accept, in family groups, 50 vulnerable Syrian refugees into the county. 71 of the 84 councillors were present; 64 to six with one abstention voted to take part in the government’s Syrian Vulnerable Person’s Resettlement Scheme, which will see refugees settled in the Norwich area. The scheme gives priority to survivors of torture and violence and is part of a government initiative to accept up to 20,000 Syrian refugees from camps around Syria over the next five years. Whilst the government has declined to make up the general shortfall of the costs, all borough and district councils have committed in principle to contributing towards a predicted housing shortfall for resettling the refugees. Better Broadband for Norfolk Information (July 2016 update): December 2012 NCC signed a deal to bring fibre broadband to 80% of Norfolk’s homes and businesses by the end of 2015. The BBfN programme completed ahead of schedule in September 2015, having given 186,000 extra Norfolk premises access to high-speed broadband. An extension to the programme is now underway making better broadband available to even more Norfolk premises and contribute to the national target of making superfast broadband available to 95% of the UK by the end of 2017. Information is available on www.betterbroadbandnorfolk.co.uk with detailed updates every three months. The same website enables you to check if your property is fibre enabled and which internet service providers (ISPs) are available in your area, what service they are offering and at what price. There is not an automatic switch and you have a choice to stay with copper broadband, switch to fibre and which ISP to use. Cutting Rural Grass Verges: A previous decision to reduce the frequency of rural verge cutting on straight roads to every other year has been reversed. This means there will be a full cut of rural grass verges on bends, straight sections of roads and at road junctions rather than just trimming verges at road bends and junctions. The work will take place during the scheduled second annual grass cutting in July and August. At this time of the year the wild flowers have flowered and seeded and it is believed birds will no longer be nesting by the roadside. An evaluation of cutting will take place before the start of the new grass cutting season next year. County Councillor Dr Marie Strong, Wells Division (Glaven, Priory & Walsingham Wards), Chair Broadband & Mobile ‘Phone Working Group, Chair Coastal Flood Working Group. Marie.strong@norfolk.gov.uk or 07920 286597 THE HOLT CHRONICLE is delivered door to door in Holt and Weybourne and copies are left at the many distribution points listed below. ALDBOROUGH ~ Spar Stores AYLMERTON ~ The Petrol Station, Bay Lodge BALE ~ P.O./Garage BAWDESWELL - Garden Centre BINHAM ~ Howells Stores BLAKENEY ~ P.O./Stores BODHAM ~ The Red Hart, Pinewood Park BRISTON ~ P.O./Stores, H. V. Graves Stores CAWSTON ~ Post Office/Stores CLEY-NEXT-THE-SEA ~ The Three Swallows CORPUSTY ~ P.O./Stores CROMER ~ Hospital EAST BARSHAM ~ ● Hindringham White Horse Hotel EDGEFIELD ~ Village Hall FAKENHAM ~ Q’s Bistro, ● Bale ● Hunworth Fakenham Garden Centre, Cancer Research UK Charity Shop, Library, The ● Thursford ● East Barsham Norfolk Hospice Charity Shop, Benbows, GJL Animal Feeds, Langham Glass, ● Edgefield ● Aldborough ● Great Snoring ● ● Briston Hollywood Central Cinema, Golden Fish & Chips GLANDFORD ~ Cley Spy ● Little Snoring Melton Constable ● FAKENHAM GT. RYBURGH ~ Perfick Pork GUIST ~ General Stores HINDRINGHAM ● Corpusty ~ The Pavillion HIGH KELLING ~ P.O./Stores, All Saints Church, Lloyd ● Gt Ryburgh Court HOLT ~ Alberts Fish Bar, Budgens Supermarket, The Library, Feeneys LOOK WHERE YOU CAN Newsagents, Picturecraft, The Feathers Hotel, The Medical Practice, The ● Guist Railway Station, Thurlow Nunn Garage, Holt Fish Bar, Tonsorial Artist, PICK UP YOUR CHRONICLE ● Cawston Professionally Trendy Hair Salon, Spar Stores and Tourist Information Centre ● REEPHAM ● Bawdeswell (seasonal) HUNWORTH ~ Hunny Bell KELLING ~ The Reading Room, Kelling Heath Caravan Park, The Pheasant Hotel LETHERINGSETT ~ The King’s Head LITTLE SNORING ~ P.O./Stores MELTON CONSTABLE ~ P.O./ Stores, Rutlands Butchers REEPHAM ~ Diane’s Pantry SALTHOUSE ~ The Dun Cow, The Old Post Office Stores SHERINGHAM ~ The Library, Whistle Stop Newsagents, Esso Service Station Weybourne Road, Premier Stores Sunway Park, Premier Stores Cromer Road, Tourist Information Centre (seasonal) and Roy Boys Cafe STIFFKEY - The Red Lion, Stiffkey Stores THURSFORD ~ Parkside Garage WALSINGHAM ~ Londis Stores WARHAM ~ The Horseshoes WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA ~ Leftleys, The Post Office, Library, Tourist Information Centre (seasonal), The Crown Hotel, Wells Cottage Hospital, The Medical Centre, Heritage House WEST RUNTON ~ The Village Inn WEYBOURNE ~ P.O./Stores, The Ship Inn WIVETON ~ The Bell. Don’t forget to visit our website at www.holtchronicle.co.uk ● Cley-next-the-sea ● Blakeney ● Stiffkey ● ● Wiveton● Salthouse ● Kelling ● Weybourne WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA ● ● West Runton ● Warham SHERINGHAM ● Glandford ● Binham CROMER ● ● ● Bodham Letheringsett Aylmerton ● High Kelling ● Field Dalling ● ● Walsingham ● HOLT Here at the Chronicle we are always looking for the most up to date stories and photographs regarding local affairs. If you have something that you feel needs broadcasting to the North Norfolk community please get in touch by email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk or leave them in the Chronicle Collection Box in Feeney's Newsagents near the War Memorial in Holt. We are always happy, space permitting, to publish articles for and by the local community. The Holt Chronicle is published by Raycar Publishing and printed by Blackwell Print. (Tel: 01493 334600). The views expressed are not necessarily those of the publishers or the editor. All material is strictly copyright and all rights are reserved. All material submitted for publication may have to be edited for reasons of space. email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk 32 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 WORKERS EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORTHCOMING COURSES NEW FACEBOOK GROUP I’ve just created a new Facebook Group called Holt and District Community archive. It’s based on similar groups from North Walsham and Aylsham. Here is the link, why not check it out? https://www.facebook.com/groups/1271069866258806/ I’m hoping to unearth some new photographs of Holt and create some local interest. Scott Eltringham AYLSHAM BRANCH AUTUMN COURSE 2016 J.S. BACH: THE MUSICIAN’S MUSICIAN Tutor: Andres Hernandez-Salazar Every Tuesday from 27th September at 2.00pm at Friends Meeting House, Pegg’s Yard, Red Lion Street, Aylsham NR11 6ER Cost: £49.00 for 7 sessions of two hours each, payable at the second session. Courses may be free to students on income-based benefits. Further information from Jill Sheringham 01263 733140 or Fiona Scott, via email weaaylsham@gmail.com WELLS BRANCH AUTUMN COURSES 2016 TWENTIETH CENTURY WOMEN WRITERS Tutor: Andrea Holland 6 Tuesdays from 13th September from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Friends’ Meeting House, Church Street Wells NR23 1HZ Cost: £45.50 (free if in receipt of an income-related benefit) CITIES ON SCREEN - BERLIN & PARIS Tutor: Sue Burge Saturday 8th October 9.45am - 4.00pm at Friends’ Meeting House, Church Street Wells NR23 1HZ. Cost: £15.00. To book either Wells course contact Mary Baker on 01328 710883 or marybaker02@btinternet.com To advertise here Feeney’s Newsagents 27 Market Place HOLT Tel: 01263 713547 <> LOCAL SERVICES <> ALL GLASS - HOLT Fully Qualified Domestic & Commercial For all your Glass and Glazing needs FREE QUOTATIONS Contact Sam on Mobile: 07900 734120 Home: 01328 855806 Tel: 07770 794 955 Unit 3E, Industrial Estate, Hempstead Road, Holt FIREWOOD stuartevans112@googlemail.com See my work on Facebook / References Available The Toilet Doctor 100% Barn stored seasoned Hardwood Softwood available on request Sustainably sourced from Norfolk sites Felled, extracted, processed and delivered by our own team Won’t flush, won’t fill Overflow woes For all your cistern needs Call the doctor! 01263 713616 Please call John Dew 07827 446218 www.johndewfirewood.co.uk Now celebrating 30 years in business ‘Parmer’, Tithe Barn Lane, Briston NR24 2JB www.tithebarncattery.co.uk Mrs Mary Rudd Telephone (01263) 860821 GARRY JECKELL HOME (01263) 833589 MOBILE 07799 187795 Window Cleaning, Fascia, Gutters,Cladding & Conservatories Jet Washing Call fo Y FRE r LL D Carpet Cleaning FU URE Qu E INS “Offers the best for your cat” MOLES ● RABBITS ● RATS ● MICE ● BIRDS For a complete service. Safe to children, pets and other wildlife. CARPET & VINYL OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Tithe Barn Boarding Cattery P.J. Canham Specialist Vermin Control HOME SELECTION SERVICE Supply & Fit Fitting only FREE Estimates Professional Garden Maintenance Est. 1985 CALL: 01263 713755 Email:eastcoastdecorators@aol.co.uk Telephone Caroline on 01263 712177 otes ! 0800 234 3190 07581 358357 cleaningnorfolk@gmail.com Tel: Philip Canham 01328 822197 Commercial • Domestic • European Full or part Removals • House Clearance Storage • Garages • Sheds • Single Items Packing Service • Fully Insured • Waste Licence Holder Tel: 01263 838561 Mobile: 07920 865923 Email: liftshiftremovals@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.lift-and-shift.co.uk ADVERTISE IN THIS MAGAZINE AND YOUR ADVERT WILL BE SEEN IN HOLT, FAKENHAM, SHERINGHAM, WELLS AND MANY VILLAGES IN BETWEEN. CALL CAROLINE ON 01263 712177 FOR DETAILS www.holtchronicle.co.uk 33 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 To advertise here <> LOCAL SERVICES <> MURRAY NEWLAND BUILDER Woodpecker Tree Services & Access Platform Hire Antingham, North Norfolk Call O. Dixon on: Over 30 Years Experience All building work undertaken Mobile: 07780 903694 TELEPHONE ENGINEER DON’T RISK PAYING HIGH BT CALL OUT CHARGES! FOR WIRING FAULTS OR BROADBAND PROBLEMS NEW/SHIFT EXTENSIONS IN HOME OR OFFICE LOCAL, INDEPENDENT ENGINEER OFFERS PROMPT SERVICE AT 1/2 BT PRICES CALL 07885 297213 www.telecomengineering.co.uk PHILIP INCE PHILIP INCE PLUMBING & HEATING PLUMBING HEATING Over 30 years experience Over 30 years experience. Now available in your area for Now available in your area for all your plumbing your plumbing and heating needs andall heating needs. given free FullEstimates system installations. Boiler repair. Tel.servicing 01263&712999 FullMob. bathroom / kitchen installs. 07538 176892 Wet Rooms - Disabled Access. Email. philince1@sky.com Landlord gas safety certifcates Free Estimates Tel (01263) 833779 Established 1997 Fully Insured and NPTC Qualified Friendly and polite service All aspects of tree & hedge work undertaken Firewood logs and wood chippings available! THE HOLT CHRONICLE WITH ADVERTISING STARTING AT JUST £13.00 (+VAT), CAN YOU AFFORD TO MISS OUT? RING CAROLINE ON 01263 712177 NOW! CHIMNEY SWEEP philince1@sky.com Solid fuel burner maintenance service and drain rodding David Watts arrange a time Tel: 01328 838721 Mob: 07867 741294 PAINTER & DECORATOR Fully Qualified Over 20 years experience Tel: 01263 712095 Mobile: 07990 901859 FIREWOOD Barn Stored Seasoned Hardwood Logs Competitive Prices, Fast Delivery Your Local Established Family Firm ‘Flamin’ Good Firewood!’ LEWIS LOGS 07748 113083 All building work undertaken Free estimates given Telephone 01263 861408 Mob: 07748 647486 倀爀椀瘀愀琀攀 䠀椀爀攀 吀爀愀瘀攀氀 倀爀攀ⴀ戀漀漀欀攀搀 䰀漀挀愀氀 ☀ 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 匀攀爀瘀椀挀攀 Email: jo.grand34@yahoo.co.uk 眀眀眀⸀樀洀欀琀爀愀瘀攀氀⸀挀漀⸀甀欀 Hair by Alyssa J G WATTS Tree Care & Garden Services Mobile Hairdresser From one off jobs to regular maintenance 07856 919606 Alyssa-hair@hotmail.com Please feel free to contact me for prices and to arrange your appointment PASSPORT PHOTO VISA - DRIVING LICENCE GUN LICENCE - BUS PASS - ID COVERING ALL OF NORTH NORFOLK Tel: 01263 713253 (office) Mob: 07836 354024 Email: vince.buck@btinternet.com Darryl Osborne R & J LUBBOCK BUILDERS No 517294 GENERATION 012632nd 712999 or 07538 176892 Telephone Caroline on 01263 712177 PHOTOGRAPHERS’ GALLERY HOLT 5 & 7 CROMER ROAD. 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Thompson Chimneys Ltd The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 SPORT AND RECREATION A FOOTBALL QUIZ TO TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ‘THE BEAUTIFUL GAME’ HIGH KELLING GARDEN CLUB 1. Who play their home matches at The Riverside Stadium? 2. Which country was Chelsea manager Antonio Conte in charge of at Euro ‘16? 3. From which club did Norwich City buy Alex Pritchard? 4. For which three English clubs did Frank Lampard play? 5. Who is pictured here? 6. If the Grecians were at home to The Mariners in League Two, what would be the fixture? 7. Which two teams were promoted to League Two for this season? 8. In which city are Fluminense based? 9. Which former England manager started his career with Scunthorpe United? 10. Who was the only player to score more than 10 Premier League goals for Burnley FC? Hello again everyone. It’s hard to believe that the summer is going so quickly and I hope you are all enjoying the lovely weather just now and spending time in your gardens! As the garden club doesn’t meet during August there aren’t any notes this month, but this is just to remind you that our meetings commence in September. Our next meeting is on 12th September when Ian Roofe will give a talk on ‘Plants of the moment’. Meetings will commence at the usual time of 7.30pm with coffee, tea and biscuits available from 7.10pm. We are always pleased to welcome new members and visitors to our club. Please contact Joyce on 01263 713971 for more information. The answers can be found at the bottom of page 33. LOCAL FORTHCOMING FOOTBALL FIXTURES (subject to alteration) 26 Aug 27 Aug 30 Aug 3 Sep 7 Sep 10 Sep HOLT UNITED vs Dersingham Rovers Brantham Athletic vs FAKENHAM TOWN Scole United vs HINDRINGHAM Bungay Town vs SHERINGHAM WELLS TOWN vs Acle United Res Gorleston vs FAKENHAM TOWN FAKENHAM TOWN vs FC Clacton Bungay Town vs HINDRINGHAM Hellesdon vs HOLT UNITED Loddon United vs SHERINGHAM Kirkley & Pakefield vs FAKENHAM TOWN FAKENHAM TOWN vs Godmanchester HINDRINGHAM vs North Walsham Town HOLT UNITED vs Spixworth SHERINGHAM vs Mulbarton Wanderers Freethorpe vs WELLS TOWN 7.30pm 3.00pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 7.45pm 3.00pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 7.45pm 3.00pm 2.30pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION THE HOLT CHRONICLE League League League League League League League League League League League League Cup Cup Cup Cup WHEN REPLYING TO OUR ADVERTISERS Love may be blind but marriage is a real eye-opener. CHESS PROBLEMS by Dr Cedric Lytton 192. Michel Caillaud Prob. Suppt., November 1996 193. Roberto Osorio Commend, Phénix 2010-11 192. Position after (a) White’s 7th (b) White’s 8th move. Game score? 193. Position after Black’s 11th move. Game score? BODHAM CROQUET CLUB TOURNAMENT Fourteen players, including a strong U3A contingent, turned out on a beautiful day for the annual Golf Croquet tournament. Only eight players can play at a time, so there were always six byes, but no-one had byes in consecutive rounds and no-one had the same partner twice. Matches were to 4 hoops (i.e. best of 7). There was only time for 8 rounds before lunch terminated proceedings, but Barry Pilgrim (Holt) won all his six matches, including a spectacular last-round win with his partner Harriet Redmayne (Fakenham), to take the Harry Bruford trophy. Our new member John Parsons (North Walsham) collected second prize with 4 Barry Pilgrim (right) receives the Harry Bruford Trophy from Club Chairman, points. Roger Hawkins The croquet season will continue until October, weather permitting, with play every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Solution to No.192:(with black Nh4, sorry - all regular solvers have been notified) (a) 1.Nf3 d5 2.Ne5 Qd7 3.Nxd7 Nc6 4.Ne5 Nd4 5.Nf3 Nf5 6.Ng1 Nh4 7.f3; (b) 1.f3 d5 2.Kf2 Qd6 3.Ke3 Qf4+ 4.Kxf4 Nd7! 5.Kg4 Ne5++ 6.Kg3 Ng6 7.Kf2 Nh4 8.Ke1. Beautiful demonstration that a K, but not a N, can lose a move. Nice also that Pf2-f3 finishes one part and starts the other. In No.193 Black needs all his 11 moves (including ... Qh4) to the diagram, so the black Pg7 died at home and we need shields for the white K. The obvious try (not accurate) 1.f4 e6 2.f5 Bc5 3.Nh3? Bg1 4.f6 d6 5.fxg7 f5 6.Nf2 Qh4 7.Nc3 (e.g.) Nf6 8.g8Q,R+ Ke7 9.Q,Rd8 Rxd8 10.Nb1 Rd7 11.?? Qxf2 fails because White has no tempo (pass move) at the end, so White needs another plan. Difficulty 4 - well, those lazy, hazy, crazy summer days need filling, yes? Solutions and comments to me at 16 Lime Grove, Sheringham NR26 8NX or e-mail to 1estershaw@sheringham.net. HIGH TIDE TIMES AT BLAKENEY BAR Local club contacts Date Local club websites and/or telephone numbers can be found on our website www.holtchronicle.co.uk in the Local Links section. If you wish to add or amend your club’s particulars please email us at info@holtchronicle.co.uk and send us the details. email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk 27th August 3rd September 10th September 17th September 36 Morning Afternoon 02.11 08.13 00.21 07.15 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 14.53 20.41 12.54 19.48 26th August 2016 WALKING AROUND BRITAIN WITH FAKENHAM RAMBLERS BRIDGE CLUB AT HOLT COMMUNITY CENTRE Bridge for absolute beginners and revision for improving players will start again in the green room at the Centre on Friday 2nd September at 2.00pm and continue every Friday thereafter. For more information, please contact John Smart on 01263 861195 or Mike Gurney on 01263 712666. We are leading two walks that we hope will encourage new members to join the Ramblers. 3rd September: 10.00am - Blakeney. Meet at Village Hall Car Park 251/027442; NR25 7PG - 9 miles 10.45am - Morston. Meet National Trust Car Park - 251/006442; NR25 7AA - 6 miles 7th September: 10.00am - Holt Lowes. Meet Hempstead Road Car Park 238/089383; NR25 7AA - 4 miles Contact: Walks Secretary, Alison on 01328 712155. LOCAL FORTHCOMING SATURDAY CRICKET FIXTURES 27th August Sprowston vs FAKENHAM SHERINGHAM vs Norwich 3rd HOLT vs Bircham 2nd League 12.30pm League 1.00pm League 1.30pm HOLT CRICKET CLUB THE HOLT CHRONICLE 01263 712177 King’s Lynn Hospital CC vs Holt CC Holt 243-3 beat King’s Lynn Hospital 82 by 161 runs It was an excellent day for Holt away at King’s Lynn Hospital, winning by 161 runs. Holt lost the toss and were put in to bat first, with openers A Riseborough and C Chapman getting Holt off to a brisk start, largely dominated by A Riseborough, who brought up his fifty in the 11th over. Their 69 run partnership was ended when Chapman (14) was bowled by K Fisher. A Riseborough (55) was next to go, lbw to K Fisher (2-32). With the score at 74-2, A Spillett and M Spillett formed a fine partnership keeping the scoreboard ticking over, taking their partnership beyond 100. With both batsmen on 49, 116 runs into their partnership, A Spillett was caught at slip. R Thaxter (29 not out) joined M Spillett (67 not out), who both pushed the score along quickly towards the end of the innings, helping Holt reach 243-3 in their innings. Opening bowlers Thaxter and L Bragg were searching for early wickets when Bragg (1-18) provided the early breakthrough. All Holt’s bowlers then took wickets with Thaxter (1-12), J Rutterford (116), G Collyer (1-12), A Riseborough (1-2) and L Riseborough (4-16) bowling the hosts out for 82, sealing Holt’s 161 run win. NISSAN DEALER HOSTS CHARITY GOLF DAY SPECTACLE More than 100 golfers teed off at the Royal Cromer Golf Club for a charity event organised by local Nissan dealer Crayford & Abbs. The Holes Fore Heroes Charity Golf Day raised more than £6000 for the Royal Marine Association and Veterans Norfolk and included special guest appearances from former Royal Marine veteran and triple amputee Mark Ormrod and Duncan Slater, the first double amputee veteran to ski to the South Pole. Prizes were given for the longest drive and nearest to the pin and the four-strong team of local business KKD came out on top in the competition. And in the evening, golfers heard more about the work of the Armed Forces from Brigadier Max Marriner and given an insight into the brave and courageous journey of Mark, who suffered lifechanging injuries while serving in Afghanistan back in 2007. Kevin Abbs, Director at the dealership on Gyspies Lane, Bodham, said: “The Two forces personnel, Fraser Wibberley weather made it perfect (Rtd) Royal Marines and Major (Rtd) golfing conditions and we Michael Abbs Veterans Norfolk, were delighted so many picking up their cheques for £3000 each! people came along to play and donated generously to two very worthy causes. It was great to have Mark and Paul on the day who each told us about their incredibly inspirational stories. We hope the money raised will help more soldiers who are injured while serving their country and I’d like to thank Royal Cromer Golf Course, their professional team of Lee Pattinson and Will Woodrow and the sponsors who without them, we wouldn’t be able to have put this event on.” The Royal Marines Association provides practical help, support and stability at all stages of a member’s life and has branches across the world. Veterans Norfolk brings together all Norfolk’s Service Charities and, in conjunction with the County and District Councils, works to look after the welfare and well-being of Norfolk’s Armed Forces and Veterans community. Holt CC vs Narborough CC Narborough 154 all out lost to Holt 157-7 by three wickets Holt kept their promotion hopes alive with a thrilling three wicket victory over league leaders Narborough. After winning the toss and choosing to field first, Holt got off to a top start with the ball, with Channell (2-12) providing two early breakthroughs. Thaxter (1-26) bowled M Coe (15), leaving Narborough 27-3. Channell and Thaxter both bowled very economically throughout their spells and didn’t allow Narborough to get away. J Rutterford (2-37), M Scase (2-32) and L Riseborough (3-43) then dismissed the remaining Narborough batsmen for 154. Holt’s openers Chapman and M Spillett went in pursuit of 155 and added 21 together before Chapman (17) was bowled. Channell joined M Spillett and they moved Holt into a strong position together, adding 95 runs, before Channell (41) was bowled. This started a collapse, which saw Holt go from 116-1 to 127-6, losing five wickets for 11 runs. Thaxter was lbw and L Riseborough, T Rutterford and Lickley were all bowled. Fortunately for Holt, opener M Spillett was still in, and Holt required 28 runs for victory. Baker (2) provided some resistance in a 12 run partnership, before he was caught at square leg. Collyer joined M Spillett, with 16 runs required. It was nervy times when Collyer got off to a very slow start, but in the penultimate over, M Spillett (61 not out) and Collyer (10 not out) saw Holt over the line, with Collyer edging the winning runs for four to seal the three wicket victory for Holt. TO ADVERTISE IN FOOTBALL QUIZ ANSWERS THE HOLT CHRONICLE This issue’s answers are below (to read hold in front of a mirror) ,detinU maH tseW.4 rupstoH mahnettoT.3 ylatI.2 hguorobselddiM.1 ybsmirG sv ytiC retexE.6 ydraV eimaJ.5 ytiC retsehcnaM dna aeslehC orienaJ ed oiR.8 nwoT ybsmirG dna nwoT mahnetlehC.7 nwoT )51/4102( sgnI ynnaD.01 nageeK niveK.9 www.holtchronicle.co.uk PLEASE TELEPHONE CAROLINE ON 01263 712177 37 The Holt Chronicle Issue 358 26th August 2016 LOCAL POLICE NEWS FRIENDS OF EAST ANGLIAN AIR AMBULANCE LOTTERY - MAJOR PRIZE WINNERS Week 02 - 12.08.16 £1,000.00 Mrs J Cawdron, Norwich £250.00 Mrs R Sargent, Bradwell Week 03 - 19.08.16 £1,000.00 Mrs M Gilbey, Somersham £250.00 Mrs M Graham, Stowmarket WOMAN DIES AFTER INJURIES SUSTAINED IN RTC – HOLT To join our lottery, pick up an application form from P & S Butchers or A.T.S. An elderly woman has sadly died following a collision which happened recently in Holt town centre. The woman, who was aged in her 90s, and a VW Golf in Grey were involved in a collision shortly after midday on Tuesday 9th August after an incident on the High Street. Air ambulance attended the scene, however, she was taken to the NNUH by land ambulance where the woman, who suffered head injuries, received treatment. She was admitted to hospital and sadly died five days later. Anyone with any information, including any local shop owners who may have CCTV, relating to the incident should contact Keith Wiseman of the Serious Collision Investigation Team at Norfolk Constabulary on 101. For more information about the EAAA and the Lottery please visit www.eaaa.org.uk THAT’S LIFE! More true life experiences After I applied for jobs at both a library and a shoe shop, my husband said he hoped that I’d get the one at the shop. ‘‘It would be nice to have employee discounts on shoes,” he explained. Then, without thinking, he added, “Of course, If you get the job at the library, we’ll get free books.” APPEAL FOR WITNESSES FOLLOWING INCIDENT IN WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA I was in a garden centre and passed two young men looking quizzically at a sundial. One of them asked me what it was. “It’s for telling the time,” I said. “When the sun shines on it, it casts a shadow over the relevant Roman numeral so you know what hour it is.” The youth looked amazed. “What will they think of next?” he said. Police are appealing for witnesses after an altercation in Wells-NextThe-Sea on Friday 5th August. The incident happened at approximately 6.00pm in Staithe Street where a man has pushed his way through a group of people and then became verbally abusive. The man is described as being white, over 6 feet tall of a muscular build and approximately 25-30 years old. He was wearing a dark vest top, cream coloured knee-length socks and a blue baseball cap. Anyone with information should contact PC Amanda Rose at Fakenham Police Station on 101. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via their anonymous online form at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org. My father phoned a medical helpline with a question about the dosage of one of mum’s heart medicines. The nurse on the other end wasn’t sure she’d heard of the product, so my father asked if she’d like its barcode to look it up. “Yes, please,” she said. “Could you read it from left to right?” “OK,” said my father. “Thin, thin, thick, thick, thin, thin, thick .......” APPEAL AFTER CAR AND VAN COLLIDE NEAR LITTLE RYBURGH An elderly friend was moaning that she’d had a severe headache a couple of evenings previously. Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving a car and a van near to Little Ryburgh on Monday 15th August. It happened at approximately 6.30pm when a black VW Golf and a white Ford Transit flatbed van were involved in a collision. The driver of the VW Golf suffered a fractured wrist and minor cuts and bruises whilst the driver of the Ford Transit van suffered a broken leg. The passenger of the Transit received minor injuries as a result of the collision. Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information concerning the driving manner of either vehicle prior to the collision. Anyone with information should contact PC Matthew Harris from the Swaffham Roads Policing on 101. Things had worked out OK, though. “I went to bed with two paramedics and felt fine the next morning,” she reported. 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