Issue 320 - The Holt Chronicle

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Free Fortnightly
Issue 320
27th Feb 2015
The Holt
www.holtchronicle.co.uk
Fairytale Cottage, Holt
Photograph: Charlotte Frior
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The Holt Chronicle Issue 320 27th February 2015
Serving Holt, Sheringham, Wells, Fakenham and surrounding villages
THE HOLT CHRONICLE
The deadline for Issue 321 is Noon Tuesday 3rd March
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
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CT BAKER GROUP, CHARITY PRESENTATION
On Friday 6th February, a cheque presentation was held at Bakers & Larners of Holt for the CT Baker Group’s chosen charities of 2014.
Managing Director Mr Michael Baker was delighted to present cheques to representatives of The East Anglian Air Ambulance, The Holt Youth
Project and The Norfolk Hospice,
Tapping House.
Budgens of Holt raised a total of
£7423.70 for the East Anglian
Air Ambulance, a fantastic effort
from all of the staff who organised
raffles, tombolas and cake sales
throughout the year. The chosen
charity for Bakers and Larners was
the Norfolk Hospice, who received
a cheque for £1902.91 raised
through raffles, donations from
sales and fundraising events. In
addition, the sum of £1891.20 was
raised through the sponsorship and
sale of the Tapping House Holt
Christmas card, collection boxes
in store and Mr Baker’s ‘arrest’ for
crimes against fashion in March
2014!
A cheque was also presented to the
Holt Youth Project for £1735.76 in
respect of monies raised through
carrier bag sales in Bakers and
Larners Food Hall and Budgens
of Holt.
The charities selected for 2015
have been named as RNLI, Holt
Branch for Bakers and Larners,
and Dogs for the Disabled for Budgens of Holt. Carrier bag sales this year will be donated to the North Norfolk branch of the MS Society. The
CT Baker Group would like to thank all employees for a fantastic effort throughout the year and above all want to recognise the dedication and
vital work of these three local charities.
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BRISTON DAY CENTRE NEWS
Despite the cold weather this last month we have still enjoyed our
trips out for some ʻretail therapyʼ. We drove down to Sheringham and
went to the Craft Shop and bought lots of wool and other useful bits
and pieces, followed by a drive along the coast. On another day
we went to the Factory Shop at Fakenham and then last week we
enjoyed a visit to Fakenham Garden Centre.
We have been entertained by Mick Leary on his Yamaha keyboard
and some of our clients even got up and danced! Derek and Margaret
Cattermull showed us a film about their holiday in Scotland and
Heather had us bouncing in our seats with her exercises, which are
always a source of great amusement, as well as helping us to keep fit!
If you think you would enjoy doing these things too, then why not
book a ʻtasterʼ session.
Just telephone either Dorothy or Carol on a Monday or Thursday
between 9.30am and 2.30pm on 01263 861120, and we can tell you all
about our happy little crowd!
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For more information please contact
Anita - 07789 091887
or anita19711@mail.com
FUNNY FACTS!
(Believe it or not!)
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.
Only 5 percent of the ocean floor has been mapped in as much detail
as the surface of Mars.
Homing pigeons use roads where possible to help find their way
home. In fact, some pigeons followed roads so closely that they
actually flew around traffic circles before choosing the exit that led
them home.
Adam J. Faulconbridge BA
IS YOUR ELECTORAL REGISTRATION
INFORMATION CORRECT?
Free quote on request
North Norfolk District Council has sent letters to 55,000
households across the district to encourage voters to check
the electoral registration information held for them is correct ahead of
the May elections.
The letter lists every member of the household registered to vote.
If all of the information is correct, no action is required.
The Council is urging those not included and who are eligible to vote
to register now.
Registering to vote can now be completed online at www.gov.uk/
register-to-vote Eligible voters are strongly reminded that to vote
in the forthcoming District, Parish and UK Parliamentary General
Election on 7th May, they must be registered by Monday 20th April.
Paper applications can be issued on request.
Equally, if information list on the letter is incorrect, residents are
urged to visit www.registerbyinternet.co.uk/northnorfolk or call
Electoral Services on 01263 516046 or 516317 so that the Register
can be updated.
A frequently asked questions sheet with more information concerning
registration has been issued with the letters.
Tel: O7926 192441
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ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH ‘150’ CLUB DRAW
Winners in the February Draw were as follows:
No. 65 Christine Shaw
£35.00
No. 120 Susan Kirkham-Hunt £20.00 No. 10 Rod Dyble £10.00
The next Draw will take place during ‘Monday Coffee’ in the
Meeting Room on 2nd March.
Pat Whitmore
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Clean clothing & accessories, gifts, books, decorative
items, childrens’ goods, etc... all to benefit those
struggling in acute poverty in the rural areas of Malawi
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so you’ll know....
We go to Malawi personally to plan, supervise, & monitor all
our projects, and let you know how your money is spent!
AID AFRICA UPDATE
from Lynda Mills
Thank you all for the wonderful response to our
appeal for help following the violent storms that
devastated Malawi last month. The death toll is still rising and it’s
estimated that one million people have been affected nationally by the
disaster.
By the time you read this, we’ll be back in
Africa, carefully assessing the damage in
our local area. It’s been reported that 439
families have been displaced, that’s about
1500 whose homes have been destroyed
and are left with nothing. Helping to rehome will be a huge logistical and financial
exercise, but we’ll do all we can with the
resources you’ve kindly donated. Hunger
is still the most pressing need so last month
Aid Africa managed to give out 7½ tonnes
of maize (30,000 meals), 7500 dried soya
meals, plastic sheeting for shelter and soap.
Another maize distribution followed this
month, supplying a further 20,000 meals,
plus soya and soap - but this is just the
beginning!
So, if you missed the opportunity to give,
don’t worry, any donations that go into
the ‘Disaster Bucket’ in the Shop, or are
marked ‘Disaster’ will be forwarded on to
us in Malawi . Every penny donated for this
purpose will be spent to help those whose
lives have been so devastated.
The Shop is
always in need
of quality goods
to sell, and we’re
still collecting
spectacles which
we take out to
Malawi, a gift
of sight to the
vulnerable, so
do pop in, you
might find a
bargain!
Thanks again for
all your help and
support...
Cheques & cash
donations - Aid
Africa Charity Shop, 7 Shirehall Plain, Holt, NR25 6HT.
Tel: 01263 713641.
Internet banking or PayPal - via our website: www.aid-africa.com,
Text - text: Afri22 to 70070 to make an instant donation up to £10.00
SHERINGHAM WOODFIELDS
SCHOOL ARE GO!
Sheringham Woodfields School, a complex needs school educating
99 pupils, have finally reach its fundraising target of £40,000 to allow
work to start on a brand new Sensory Room.
The final donation, £500, came courtesy of the Shipden Lodge of
Royal Ark Mariners (No 717) and was presented to the school by
Chris Wright (photograph below); Worshipful Commander. During
the weekly
whole school
assembly on 6th
February, Chris
explained to
pupils and staff
about the work
carried out by
the lodge in and
around the local
community.
This was
followed by
Chris presenting
the cheque to
the school.
Work on the new Sensory Room is due to start during half term, with
the new room ready by the middle of March 2015.
Once complete, the new Sensory Room will allow for both individual
and group work to be undertaken using state of the art equipment.
Sensory Rooms help develop children’s senses using specialist
lighting, music and objects whilst at the same time allow therapy to
be given to those children with limited communication, sight and
mobility.
All pupils and staff wish to thank the Shipden Lodge of Royal Ark
Mariners for their kind donation.
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We provide the full range of NHS dental treatments in
a friendly and relaxed environment.
If you have a problem with your teeth or
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Or you can call in to our practice to register.
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THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES
SUDOKU Fill all empty squares so that the numbers
All the letters in our grids below have fallen out and mixed themselves up, although
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.
Intermediate Sudoku by KrazyDad, Volume 1, Book 19
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 #8
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Or use the answers page
if you really get stuck.
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CHRONICLE NUMBER CRUNCHER
15 6 7 5 11 3 = 11
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 5 3 6 8.
The FALLEN PUZZLE
answers were:
WINNING IS
EVERYTHING.THE ONLY
ONES WHO REMEMBER
WHEN YOU COME
SECOND ARE YOUR
WIFE AND DOG.
DAMON HILL
and
IF I HAD THE CHOICE
BETWEEN SMOKED
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The sixteen countries
of the European Union
in the CHRONICLE
WORDSEARCH were:
BELGIUM
BULGARIA
CROATIA
CYPRUS
FINLAND
FRANCE
GERMANY
GREECE
IRELAND
ITALY
LATVIA
LUXEMBOURG
POLAND
PORTUGAL
SPAIN
SWEDEN
The CHRONICLE
NUMBER CRUNCHER
One answer was:
12 x 5 + 8 + 5 – 9 ÷ 8 = 8
(there could be others!)
TO ADVERTISE IN THE HOLT CHRONICLE
PLEASE TELEPHONE CAROLINE
ON 01263 712177
IN-FLIGHT SAFETY
Alan Cook
Independent Financial Adviser
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SALMON AND TINNED
SALMON I’D HAVE IT
TINNED. WITH VINEGAR.
HAROLD WILSON
Occasionally, airline attendants make an effort to make the inflight safety lecture and their other announcements a bit more
entertaining. Here are some real examples:
“There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are only 4 ways
out of this airplane.”
As the plane landed and was coming to a stop at Washington National,
a lone voice came over the loudspeaker: “Whoa, big fellas. WHOA!”
After a particularly rough landing during thunderstorms in Memphis,
a flight attendant on a Northwest flight announced: “Please take care
when opening the overhead compartments because, after a landing
like that, sure as hell everything has shifted.”
“Weather at our destinations is 50 degrees with some broken clouds,
but we’ll try to have them fixed before we arrive. Thank you and
remember, nobody loves you, or your money, more than Southwest
Airlines.”
“Last one off the plane must clean it.”
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HOLT - MY KIND OF TOWN
2 Main Courses for only £12
As part of The Holt Society’s 50th anniversary celebrations, there will
be two creative writing projects in the community, one involving the
primary school, exploring ‘Holt 1965, 2015 and 2065’, and the other
an attempt to create what we might loosely call a ‘Community Poem’.
This will be displayed in the library and will reflect what Holt means
to the people who visit, work and live in our town.
Obviously, a poem is made up of words, and this is where the Holt
community comes in - to supply the words and feelings which convey
what makes Holt special.
On Thursday 12th March at Budgen’s and Friday 13th March in the
library, there will be a table, a supply of paper and pens and volunteers
to chat to, if you’d rather talk than write, who will note down what
you say.
We’ll be asking you to complete the sentence, “I love Holt because...”
in any way you wish. Just a few words will be enough - and you can
be anonymous! Forget for a while the frustrations of car parking and
the concerns about developments, think about all the positives, helpful
shops, friendly people, welcoming churches, the wonderful winter
lights, Spout Hills, the owls ....
Maybe you’ve lived here most of your life or maybe you have chosen
to live in Holt on retirement, you could think of what brought you
here and what the place means to you. And if you live in one of the
surrounding villages, you can say why you like to visit Holt and what
you like most about coming here.
Everyone is welcome to make a contribution
and we hope the end result will show why
Holt is ‘our kind of town’.
Holt Reading and Writing Groups
Why go anywhere else?
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HOLT & DISTRICT FLOWER
CLUB
Our February meeting started with the A.G.M.
followed by a demonstration by Heather Shaw from
Boston. Heather took us ‘Around The World In 90
Minutes’ and gave us some beautifully colourful
arrangements with gorgeous exotic flowers, feathers and woolly
sticks. The Club competition prizes were presented and everyone who
had entered throughout the year received a lovely plant.
The next Club Meeting will be on Monday 16th March 7.00pm for
7.30pm and the members competition will be ‘Spring Miscellany. This
compliments the demonstrator’s title ‘Spring Fantasy’, brought to us
by Vicki Hease from Stowmarket’. Annual subscriptions (still only
£22.00) will be due. Or come along as a visitor for just £5.00.
Our thoughts at the moment are geared towards the Flower Festival
planned for St. Andrew’s Church from the 1st to the 4th of May this
year. We are writing to all the businesses in Holt asking for sponsors
and very much hope some generous souls will come forward to help
with the cost of the flowers. The Junior Church will be involved and
we also plan a competition for the children. Any profits from the
Festival will be shared between the Church Fabric Fund and Holt &
District Dementia Support Group.
If you haven’t received a letter and feel you can help, please get in
touch via our website or telephone Amanda Seales on 01263 861725.
www.holtflowerclub.co.uk
THE HOLT CHRONICLE ~ 01263 712177
MARCH OFFER
ONLY £1.00
POT OF
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NORFOLK DEAF ASSOCIATION APPEALS
FOR BEFRIENDING AND HEARING
SUPPORT SERVICE VOLUNTEERS
Osteopathy in Holt
Mr John Davis BSc Hons
Norfolk Deaf Association (NDA) is appealing for volunteers for its
Befriending and Hearing Support Services, particularly in North
Norfolk.
NDA’s Hearing Support Service offers home visits, as well as a
mobile clinic, which visits 28 towns and villages throughout Norfolk.
There are also nearly 100 community clinics most of which are for
residents at nursing homes and sheltered schemes, but some are open
to the general public. Volunteers are the life-blood of the service,
looking after more than 6,000 service users a year.
The Befriending Service offers support and friendship to members
of the community who experience any degree of hearing loss, as
well as being by affected by, for example, loneliness, isolation and
disability. Whatever the reason, NDA’s aim is to help the befriendee
overcome their problems by offering the special support of a volunteer
befriender.
Pam Spicer, Co-ordinator of the Hearing Support Service explained:
“We are very busy with lots of referrals and demand for new
community clinics. We would like to add to our very dedicated
group of volunteers. For both services we offer three days extensive
initial training and then ongoing training and support. We also have
social gatherings where volunteers can get to know each other. Both
volunteers and the people they are helping find their involvement with
NDA very rewarding.”
For more information about the Hearing Support and Befriending
Services and volunteering for NDA contact Pam Spicer, Co-ordinator
Norfolk Hearing Support Service, email nhss@norfolkdeaf.org.uk or
tel. 01603 404440 (voice/
minicom). For locations of
mobile and static Hearing
Support Service clinics see
www.norfolkdeaf.org.uk.
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
ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH
CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE
On Sunday 15th February, as near to St. Valentine’s Day as possible,
St. Andrew’s Church, Holt, held a service of celebration of marriage.
In a Church decorated with wedding dresses, flowers and frills,
couples gave thanks for the sacrament of marriage, the joy of a fruitful
and blessed union between man and woman.
Photograph: Muriel Holman
Widows, widowers and single people were also able to give thanks
for past relationships and happy memories. Candles were lit in
thanksgiving and as a sign of couples’ commitment to each other.
After the service wedding cake and bubbly were served in the Meeting
Room and there was an opportunity to study the wedding dresses and
to look at all the photographs and albums and try to guess who was
who! Everyone looked so young! The cake was cut by Victor and Rita
Stephenson, a couple who were celebrating 65 years of married life.
Thanks are due to all those who lent their precious and beautiful
wedding dresses and to all the shops who so kindly lent mannequins
on which to display the dresses.
It was a joyful, inspiring and memorable occasion.
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.
And if you just need a bit of pampering... we do that too.
Find us in the Railway Cottages yard,
4 Station Road, Holt. NR25 6BS
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CLEY MARSHES NATURE
RESERVE 2015
HOST FAMILY OFFERED
Safe, friendly and comfortable accommodation in Sheringham
available for youngsters and students visiting north Norfolk.
Short/long stay - 1 week to six months.
Bed, breakfast, evening meal, laundry and guidance offered.
Host mother with 3 year’s experience taking in students from
Cambridge language schools.
Police checked and references available.
Reasonable rates.
Call Jo to discuss on: 01263 478503 or 07546 393205 or
email: thepines63@gmail.com
Norfolk Wildlife Trust is opening a brand new
education facility at Cley Marshes: the Simon
Aspinall Wildlife Education Centre. Our vision for
the centre is to help visitors explore, discover and be inspired by
fantastic wildlife and wild places along the North Norfolk coast.
Visitors can enjoy new interactive interpretation and a striking
observation deck, with breath-taking views of the marshes.
The centre provides a welcoming multifunctional space for schools,
universities, community groups and general visitors. We have an
extensive programme of events including walks, family events, adult
learning workshops, exhibitions, talks and performances. With a
diverse range of events, we cater for all ages and abilities and cover
areas such as wildlife, the arts, conservation, photography, history and
landscape.
The centre is named in memory of local naturalist, Simon Aspinall
(1958- 2011), in recognition of his contribution to ornithology and
nature conservation.
This project, which included a land purchase and its conservation,
was made possible thanks to a Heritage Grant of £1.5million from
the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and more
than £900,000 donated by members of NWT, the public,
businesses and charitable trusts.
The Simon Aspinall Wildlife Education Centre at NWT
Cley Marshes opens to visitors 28th March, with events
from 1st April and taster events planned for Easter
weekend.
A full events programme is available at
www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on.
Volunteers - we have several volunteer positions available
at Cley. Join the team to help inspire people about the
North Norfolk coast and its wildlife.
For the first time, we are also welcoming mini volunteers,
children aged 8 to 16 years old to help us spread the word
about the enjoyment of spending time outside, exploring
and discovering nature.
If you are interested please call the centre on 01263 740008
or visit: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/volunteer.
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JAMES SLATOR
Dear Caroline,
My family and I, through this column, wish
to thank all those who sent such lovely cards
and letters when my husband James died.
They have given us great comfort and I will
try to reply to as many as I can personally, but
it may take a long time as there are so many.
Thank you all for remembering us at this very
sad time in our lives.
Yours sincerely,
Mary Slator and family
‘.... THERE IS NEVER
ANYWHERE TO PARK’
Dear Caroline,
As a resident of Holt since 1982, I can
honestly say it is truly heartbreaking to watch
the towns’ recent decline ... and all for the
want of a car park.
Customers who would frequent my shop on
a regular basis, at least once a week, don’t
bother coming into Holt once a month now
because, “there is never anywhere to park.”
Now, I don’t know what the Council has
against Holt but it clearly doesn’t like the
town.
There have been a number of very positive
ideas submitted by residents and traders alike
regarding the parking problems. Has the
Council done anything? No. Oh, yes, apart
from suggesting On Street Permit Parking!
What? Might as well close the town now and
put us all out of our misery.
Holt is special, a pretty Market Town, still
with its own identity - just.
How long will it be until it looks exactly
the same as every other market town up and
down the country with its ‘one way system’
and ‘shopping precinct’?
The Benefits of Mindfulness
Mindfulness can be defined as the intentional focusing of your
attention and awareness on the present moment. Although
Mindfulness as part of spiritual practices dates back 2500 years,
modern mindfulness is a mental skill, which can be taught and
developed.
Our minds normally tend to jump about from one thought to another,
from the past to the future, like a grasshopper - what is called
‘monkey mind’. The quality of our thoughts determines the quality of
our experience of life. When our mind is full of regrets, worries and
negative thoughts, this can lead to chronic anxiety and depression,
and often ill health. Practicing Mindfulness regularly develops more
calmness, clarity and acceptance. This leads to better physical and
mental health, and greater well being.
Physical benefits: relieve tension and stress, lower blood pressure,
reduce chronic pain, improve sleep, reduce digestive problems.
Mindfulness improves Mental health: anxiety and stress, panic
attacks, depression, addictions, eating disorders, relationship
problems.
Mindfulness increases overall Well Being: more calmness and
acceptance, greater contentment and satisfaction, more enjoyment
of the present moment, improved relationships, increased resilience
and self confidence.
A short Mindfulness exercise: Sit comfortably upright, and become
aware of your thoughts, your feelings and your physical sensations.
Simply accept yourself as you are at this moment, without judgement
or criticism. Bring your attention to your breath, the in and the out.
Observe the flow of the breath and the sensations. Let your breath
be an anchor into the present moment, so that the monkey mind
becomes quiet.
Any daily, routine activity, such as brushing your teeth or drinking
a cup of tea, is an opportunity for ‘mundane mindfulness’. Be fully
aware of what you’re doing and how you’re doing it, the thoughts,
feelings and sensations. For just 1 minute, be fully present.
Guy Thorold,
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist
Holt Consulting Rooms
Telephone 01263 711712
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.
Please contact David Ford
01263 741690
Member of the PBFA
GROWING OLD DISGRACEFULLY
Lady, in her seventies, seeks like-minded lady/ladies for friendship
and fun, believe in growing old disgracefully! (I am not gay). Live in
the country near Holt; dog owner. Love the country and wild life, art,
literature, animals, gardening etc. Just looking for someone to meet up
with for coffee and chats, companionship, maybe more depending on
commitments, but for sure a regular ‘thing’.
Interested? Call me on 01263 860880
THE TONSORIAL ARTIST
(ton•sôr’è•al) adj. the original barber shop experience
Traditional Barber Shop
We now have in stock Wilkinson Classic blades for safety razors,
along with Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving creams.
Visit us for all your shaving needs including professional advice.
20 High Street, HOLT
www.thetonsorialartist.co.uk
SPENCERS PLAICE
Dear Caroline,
Please could I, through this column, thank all
those who have sent me cards, gifts and best
wishes for my retirement?
I am pleased to say that the business will
carry on as a fish shop with new owners.
Yours sincerely,
Spencer Finn
FROM THE CONSULTING ROOMS
BOOKS PURCHASED
P.S. We also buy Maps and Old Postcards
How long until we wouldn’t know if we were
in Norfolk or Northumberland?
So, what’s the hold up, why is nothing being
done? Please don’t say ‘money’. Councils are
notoriously good at wasting ... sorry, spending
money.
This time, let’s spend it on something the
town really needs. A CAR PARK.
The survival of Holt depends on it.
Yours sincerely,
Susan Belbin
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WELLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Just a thought....
Give as you Live: If you are interested in
signing up to Give as you live (the website which
automatically donates to your chosen charity when
you shop online) Val Baxter is holding a drop in
clinic on Tuesday 17th March 11.00 am – 2.00 pm at the hospital. Pop
in and she can show you how to sign up in just a few minutes.
Heirloom Car Boot Sale at Fakenham Racecourse 4th May
9.30am - 3.30pm: We are having a stand at this event and would
really appreciate donations of any unwanted (small) items that we
could sell on behalf of the hospital. Call Val Baxter on 07801 591291
or Steph Worsley on 01328 730190, who will arrange for items to be
collected or they can be dropped off at the hospital.
Joy of Food Cookery Courses at Wells Hospital: We continue to
hold four week courses (one morning each week) for anyone who
would like to learn basic cooking skills. They are free to attend and
are great fun. Contact Liz Downing on 01328 711996 for further
details.
Clinics at the hospital: The next Aortic Aneurysm Assessment
is being held on Tuesday 31st March. This is a simple scan which
can tell if you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm. NHS screening
invitations will be sent to men aged 65 this year and those over 65 can
request a scan. For more information visit aaa.screening.nhs.uk or talk
to your GP.
We also have Audiology, Bone Density Clinic, Carer’s Counsellor,
Health Walks, Hearing Aid Maintenance, Holistic Manipulaton,
Podiatry, Counselling, Sport and Remedial Massage and Health
Trainer. Please call the hospital for further details.
Wednesdays At Wells: These are open to anyone and there is no
need for a referral, just come along between 10.30 and 12.30 on the
following dates;
4th March - Activity Session
11th March - Dementia Café
18th March - Music For Memory
25th March - Activity Session
Wisdom consists of ten parts - nine parts of
silence and one part with few words.
Arabian Proverb
COUNTY COUNCIL NEWS
from County Councillor Dr. Marie Strong
Better Broadband for Norfolk (BBfN): Due to the £17.9
million deal recently signed by Norfolk County Council and
BT there will be a further major increase in the network of fibre cables
and roadside cabinets installed and planned since the original project
commenced two years ago. This will enable many more households
and businesses in Norfolk to access faster fibre broadband. I am
particularly delighted because we can now reach more of our rural
communities.
To achieve the desired outcome the Director of the BBfN programme
has to carry out a detailed analysis of BT’s proposed design. This is a
complex task to ensure maximum properties receive fibre so it will be
spring before detailed announcements can be made. In the meantime
Blakeney residents and businesses will be delighted that the Cley
cabinets Nos 1 and 2 are live because these also serve Blakeney. I
would advise residents and business to read my piece in the January
edition of the Chronicle and check on what to do next - you will not
be upgraded automatically.
In response to a few recent questions I can tell you that: BBfN is
providing fibre services through local street cabinets which are
connected back to major fibre exchanges, not via local telephone
exchanges.
None of the work being carried out installing BBfN fibre has an
adverse affect on current copper based services.
If you have any problems with your existing broadband you need to
raise the matter with your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
If you have been advised that properties in your area are due under the
existing programme for an upgrade to fibre please access the postcode
checker on www.betterbroadbandnorfolk.co.uk. This is our official
website and is regularly updated and you can access the postcode
checker.
Mobile ‘Phones: As Chair of the Broadband, Mobile ‘Phone &
Digital Working Group I was pleased to attend Vodafone’s reception
at Westminster celebrating the outcome of their competition and the
11 successful Norfolk parishes. Delighted as I am for our successful
communities what, as I keep repeating, we want are good signals
all across the county, so I was pleased to have the opportunity for a
brief conversation with the Minister of State Ed Vaizey to express
my concerns. I keep on emphasising that whilst not over populated,
Norfolk leads in science, agriculture and tourism and therefore
has an ever growing need for good mobile communications. I also
emphasised how poor signals across our rural areas and along our
coastline adversely and dangerously affect communication in times
of emergencies. Since then I have met again with the Minister when
he came to Norwich to announce the latest broadband rollout figures
across the country. I am delighted to say that Norfolk has surpassed
all other counties engaged in BDUK provision of fibre broadband.
Naturally I took the opportunity to further discuss Norfolk’s rural
needs.
Glass Recycling: Since NNDC’s system of recycling glass has
changed a number of parishes have expressed regret at the loss of
income. Whilst bottles can now be placed in the green recycling bins
some parishes have adopted another system similar to that previously
run by NNDC. The current recycling credit in this system is £52.06
per ton (Information displayed on Norfolk County Council website
11/02/15). For any parishes interested information on claiming credits
can be found on the following website: http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/
environment/waste_and_recycling/reduce_reuse_recycle/funding_
and_support/index.htm
County Councillor Dr Marie Strong, Wells Division (Glaven, Priory &
Walsingham Wards) marie.strong@norfolk.gov.uk or 07920 286597
FIRST AID AND FOOD SAFETY COURSES
Wells Community Hospital Trust is an established training provider
and deliver courses which are innovative, informative and enjoyable.
We take a modern approach to the delivery of our training which is
predominantly practical, not ‘death by power point’.
All courses are delivered, evaluated and quality assured to meet the
new guidelines set out by the HSE in October 2013 and meet the
requirements of the First Aid at Work (First Aid) regulations 1981.
Family First Aid For Emergencies
Three hours. This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn what
to do in an emergency. It covers Introductory First Aid Training,
Cardiac Arrest, Heart Attack and Stroke and Choking Training.
Course date: Tuesday 21st April 10.00am - 1.00pm
Cost £20.00 per person
HABC Level 3 First Aid At Work (QCF)
Three day course. Our first aid at work is ideal for businesses whose
risk assessment has identified that they require a fully trained first
aider. The course lasts 18 hours over 3 days and the certificate is valid
for 3 years.
Course dates: 2nd, 6th and 18th March Cost £180.00 per person
Emergency First Aid At Work Level 2 (EFAW)
One day. The course covers Initial Care, Cardiac problems and
First Aid problems such as choking, serious bleeding, shock, burns,
seizures etc.
Course dates: Monday 23rd March or Tuesday 28th April
9.00am - 4.00pm Cost £70 per person
Food Safety - Level 2 - Three hours
Our Food Safety course is aimed at people working directly with food
and covers all the basics on food preparation, regulations, precautions
and care when preparing food for others.
Course date: Tuesday 10th March 10.00am - 1.00pm
Cost £40.00 per person
For further details
Please contact Lisa Drewry on 01328 711996 or
email lisa.drewry@wellshospital.org.uk
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LLOYD DURHAM
FUNERAL SERVICES
† Church News †
11a Avenue Road, High Kelling,
HOLT, Norfolk. NR25 6RD
email:LloydDurham1933@aol.com
Tel: 01263 713113
Sunday Mornings 10:30am
Sheringham Primary School
Cooper Road, Sheringham
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.
It is because the church is growing
that we are now meeting at
Sheringham Primary School.
More and more people are finding that
God is very real and that the church is
actually relevant in today’s culture.
THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, KELLING
All Sunday Services at 11.00am: 1st & 3rd Sundays Matins
2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion
All Sunday Services are based on the Book of Common Prayer
For more
information
01263
823120
For more
information phone
phone 01263
823120
www.newwinechurch.co.uk
www.newwinechurch.co.uk
LETHERINGSETT CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW
Sunday 1st March 9.30am
Holy Communion
Sunday 8th March No service at Letheringsett
10.00am Benefice Family Communion at
St. Margaret’s Church, Cley
Sunday 15th March 9.30amMatins
Sunday 22nd March
10.00am Café Church ~ This is an informal time of worship and
getting together and is for all ages. Come and join us for a cup of tea
or freshly brewed coffee and a bacon buttie. Please note that it will
take place in LETHERINGSETT VILLAGE HALL.
Also, time is 10.00am NOT 11.00am.
Every 4th MONDAY of the month
“The Filling Station”
at Swanton Novers Village Hall, St Giles Road, NR24 2RB
7.00pm for 7.30pm
SALVATION ARMY HALL, BRISTON
Sunday meetings at 2.00pm led by the Majors Stuart and
Paula Ashman. God works here and within us, come and join
with us in his presence, walk in our door and feel better when
you walk out.
A warm welcome awaits everyone. Joyful worship and
friendly people, cuppa and chance to chat afterwards. Hope to see you there.
Everyone warmly welcomed.
FRIENDS OF EAST ANGLIAN AIR AMBULANCE
LOTTERY - MAJOR PRIZE WINNERS
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Week 29 - 13.02.14
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Mr J Dodd, Dereham
Mrs B Eades, St Neots
Mrs W Cahill, Bury St Edmunds
Mrs M Frost, Briston
Mr M Wing, Thetford
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Mr S Adams, Watton
Mrs S Ward, Hadleigh
Mr R Howard, Horringer
Ms Y Reeve, Soham
Mrs N Coughtrey, Sandy
Miss C Daniel, Halstead
Mrs M Lovell, Bedford
To join our lottery,
simply pick up an
application form
from:
P & S Butchers
or A.T.S.,
fill in the form
and send it to us.
SUNDAY SERVICES at 11.00am
1st March
Mr Ray Cunningham
8th March
Mr Tony Hey
15th March
Mrs Sylvia Williamson
22nd March Mr David Greenaway
OTHER REGULAR CHURCH ACTIVITIES
ALL WELCOME
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)
101
01263 711371
01263 822642
01263 711243
01263 713849
01263 713427
01263 713107
01263 712202
01263 712461
01263 712149
01263 710918
0344 800 8020
01263 513811
HOLT METHODIST
CHURCH NOTICE BOARD
MONDAY AFTERNOON HOUSE GROUP Tel: 01263 712438
TUESDAY EVENING HOUSE GROUP Fortnightly on Tuesdays
at 7.30pm. Details from Aveen Speakman (Tel: 01263 711807)
FRIDAY MORNING PRAYERS every week at 9.30am in Loades
Hall, followed by MORNING COFFEE 10.00 - 11.00am.
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Police (NON Emergencies)
Chamber of Trade - Holt
Chamber of Trade - Sheringham
Holt Area Caring Society
Holt Citizens Advice Bureau
Holt Community Centre
Holt County Primary School
Holt Library
Holt Medical Practice
Holt Town Council
Holt Youth Project
Norfolk County Council
North Norfolk District Council
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)
See the introductory video at www.thefillingstation.org.uk
email: nnfillingstation@gmail.com or telephone 07801 448860.
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.
1st Mar
8th Mar
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9.30am
9.30am
11.00am
9.30am
11.00am
6.00pm
Thornage
Holy Communion (BCP)
Stody
Morning Worship
Briningham
Morning Worship
Briningham
Informal Worship at Village Hall
Swanton Novers Holy Communion (BCP)
Brinton
Evening Prayer (BCP)
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: Fr Craig Roters Tel. 01263 710110, E: Frcraig@runbox.com
Parish Office Tel: 01263 713479 website at www.holtchurch.org
FROM THE RECTORY
FRIDAY EUCHARIST FOLLOWED BY LENT
LUNCH
Dear Friends,
“What have you given up for Lent?” is a question I am often
asked at this time of year. I would like to be able to say “gin” but
giving into temptation would have to be added to the list of sins
committed at my next confession!
Giving up things for Lent has long characterised this holy
season running up to Easter. But is giving up things to prove we
can be self -disciplined or in an attempt to lose weight what it is
really all about? Going without something for the sake of it is not
really what Lent is about. Rather, it should help us to overcome or
change something in our life that needs changing or else help
someone else. Many people give something up and then give away
the money they have saved to a good cause or else use the time they
have saved by spending it with someone else or helping someone
in need. Ideally, giving up something for Lent should lead to
something else and to a renewed dedication to God and to others.
Last year on each Friday during Lent we encouraged
people to share a simple lunch of bread, soup and water at the
parish church and to give a small financial offering to support the
diocesan lent appeal. People were asked to eat less and to give to a
good cause. This year we are doing the same.
Through the Norwich Diocese we are supporting the
suffering church in the Holy Land. Like the majority of Christians
in the Middle East, Christians in the Holy Land find themselves in
a minority. Many of them suffer from restricted ability to travel,
high levels of unemployment, low wages, poverty, lack of food,
limited access to water and the stress of an uncertain future. Any
support the wider church can give them will encourage them to stay
in the birth place of Christianity. This year’s appeal aims to support
the Anglican Diocese in Jerusalem which runs 34 institutions
including hospitals, medical centres and schools, to provide health
care to patients living in difficult circumstances. The appeal has
three specific aims;
1) To enable Christian patients with insufficient resources to
access the medical care services at the Diocesan Medical Centre for
the next 2 – 3 years.
2) To strengthen the presence of the Christians in the Holy
Land by offering them help and lessening the temptation to
emigrate.
3) To provide funds to the Diocese in Jerusalem to continue
offering the Centre to patients of all faiths
Lent provides us with the opportunity to pause and reflect
on what really matters in life. It helps us think about the needs of
others and how we might give and support those whose needs are
greater than our own. As the Bishop of Thetford, the Rt. Revd. Alan
Winton, says, “Lent is a time when we focus on renewing our
dedication to God. For this short period in the year, we try to
renew and deepen our commitment to prayer and studying our
faith. Sometimes we practice a form of self-denial as a way of
living more simply, and many use Lent as a time to give a little each
day in gratitude to God. All of these things we do in Lent, not to
fulfil our duty and get it over with, but to develop habits that will
stay with us throughout the year."
So, what have you given up for Lent?
Every blessing
In aid of the Norwich Diocese Lent Appeal
supporting the suffering Church in the Holy Land
12noon every Friday during Lent
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
2pm: Friday 6th March
4pm: Wednesday 11th March
On the 100th anniversary of their death
“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”
1914 – 1918
ROBERT EDWARD NICHOLS
Sergeant 8276. 4th Battalion Rifle Brigade.
Died of wounds in France & Flanders on
13thMarch 1915.
Born King’s Lynn. Lived Winchester, Enlisted Holt.
Buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.
TEA SERVICE
A short service with hymns followed by refreshments.
Next Service: Tuesday 10th March 2015 at 2.30pm.
in the Parish Church Meeting Room.
For transport available, Holt Tel: 715842
All Welcome.
THE BIBLE IN EVERY LANGUAGE?
How & why Bible translation goes on in the 21st century.
A talk given by DAVID & ELIZABETH RAYMOND
from the Wycliffe Bible Translators
Tuesday, 10th MARCH, 7.00 p.m.
At St Andrews Parish Church
Admission free. All Welcome
Supported by
Holt Methodist Church &
St Andrew’s Parish Church
LIVING STONES
A craft based activity for children and their parent/carers.
Thursday 12th March 2015 3.15pm – 5.00pm
in Parish Church Meeting Room.
Informal & fun & friendly.
Come along and join in.
All Welcome
FROM THE REGISTERS:
Funerals:
Wed 25th Feb: Gwendoline Mary Bartlett
Thurs 26th Feb: Robert William Foreman
Fri 27th Feb: Trevor Hayden Dockerill
Thurs 5th Mar: Jean Moore
Fr. Howard
For more information about the Diocesan Lent Appeal:
www.dioceseofnorwich.org
www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk
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OPEN DAY AT THE OLD SCHOOL
Feeney’s Newsagents
Polka Road, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1FF.
Sunday 8th February 2015
150 years of names on the Old School toilet walls were discovered as
ex-pupils and locals attended the open day on Sunday 8th February to
celebrate the building’s conversion to 10 beautiful affordable homes
for local people and their families.
The old toilets are being made into storage sheds and the walls show
the names and initials of former pupils etched into the red brick. The
School was built on land
donated by Holkham
estate, in about 1836,
and the money raised
by local residents to
provide the first non
private school in Wells.
The open day was
attended by about 170
people, new tenants
mingling with many
former pupils, who came
to see what has become
of the Grade II listed
property which was
their primary school. It (left to right): Julia Wildin (Homes for Wells),
John Tuck (former pupil) Gilly Cook (HfW)
was a great day as they
reminisced about the teachers and events which they remembered
from their child hoods.
Former pupil Lorna Kirk said, “The apartments are really lovely:
spacious, light and airy and the building still looks as handsome as
ever!” Churches Together leader and Wells resident, David Saunders
said “Wells has punched above its weight again, a wonderful
opportunity for young people to stay in their home town”.
Lynn Watson, chair of Homes For Wells, said that everyone seemed
very pleased with the transformation and happy that the property is
now providing affordable housing for local key workers and their
families. Grants from North Norfolk District Council’s Big Society
Enabling Fund, the Homes and Communities Agency and lots of local
fundraising has wrought a wonderful transformation at this lovely old
building which will benefit Wells for the
next 150 years.
New tenants began moving in on Monday
9th February and a new chapter in the life
of this lovely building began.
27 Market Place
HOLT
Tel: 01263 713547
HOLT FIRE SERVICE PHOTOGRAPH
In our last issue we featured the photograph below of Holt’s prize
winning Fire Brigade.
Most of the faces had been recognised but a few were missing. We
have received several emails and telephone calls from our readers and
can now name them all, together with additional pieces of information
regarding the photograph.
Back row (left to right) Herbert Pointer, Ron Stone, Vic Flood, Gordon
Dix, Jim Todd, Eddie Nobes, Ernie Wright and John Hill. Front row
(left to right) Peter Loynes, John Jenkinson, Ernie Wade, Jack Gillett,
George Reynolds and Archie Fuller.
We have also been reliably informed that the photograph was taken
in 1963 and that the three trophies were awarded to Holt as winners
of county-wide competitions for Ladder Drill, Pump Drill and for the
County Quiz competition that Holt won on several occasions.
We were also informed that Divisional Officer Gordon Dix lost his life
in service at the RAF Neatishead fire disaster in 1966.
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We are holding a launch event on Tuesday 10th March from 10.00am
to Noon at our offices at 1 Huntley Crescent in Sheringham. Everyone
is welcome to come along to see how we might be able to help with
their computing needs and aspirations.
Computers, whether they be PCs (personal computers), laptops or
tablets can be a great way to help keep in touch with family and loved
ones. Be it via email, Skype, Facebook or other social media outlets
you could possibly find new friends and rediscover acquaintances of
old.
Whatever you would like to learn, or if you would just like some
advice, every Tuesday and Thursday morning Age UK North Norfolk
will be offering support on any computer issues you may have.
We will aim to show you how to keep yourself safe online and get
the maximum benefit from your time online. The scheme is free to
consumers other than a small charge for any printing costs but any
donations to Age UK North Norfolk would always be gratefully
received.
We do have a small selection of devices to help demonstrate how to
use pcs/laptops etc. but you are welcome to bring your own devices to
the sessions for us to work on beside you.
This is a service run as part of the Age UK North Norfolk Befriending
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THEN AND NOW
The Scene in the Sixties: A young woman, three months pregnant, died after her car hit a tree in dense fog. The
District Nurse living nearby heard the crash and called me to the scene. The patient was trapped with severe
facial and possible neck injuries, lapsing in and out of consciousness, choking on the vomit of her recent meal.
Having freed her, she had a twelve mile journey to the nearest accident unit. She died as the ambulance neared
the doors and could not be resuscitated. She succumbed to respiratory obstruction, due to food inhalation.
The uncommon thing about this accident was that a doctor was called. Ambulance staff said they often had
wanted a doctor to attend, but had no means of identifying the nearest one, or of contacting him. Radiocommunications were rare on ambulances.
There was no suction equipment in the ambulance, nor did GP’s carry it. Most doctors had sticky plasters,
lint, a bandage or two, injections and metal/glass syringes but no intravenous fluids or transfusion equipment,
airways, or splints. Ambulances were as ill-designed as they were ill-equipped, in some areas manned by only
a driver, with minimal training in first aid and none in CPR.
What might be done?
Many doctors recently trained in hospital techniques were now working in general
practice. Properly equipped, those doctors could prevent shock from blood loss by
setting up a drip before veins had become collapsed. Doctors could treat airway
obstruction or lung collapse which could be fatal
within a very few minutes; they could monitor head
injury and relieve pain - if only they could be got to
the scene in time.
The Norfolk Accident Rescue Service went operational on 1st October 1970, after only five months of planning and
organisation, with 71 General Practitioners participating, covering well over 80% of the County. Its Constitution
read ‘the Service is for the provision in the geographical county of Norfolk and areas contiguous thereto of
immediate medical treatment and care to persons in need by reason of accident or other emergency’.
FORTY-FOUR YEARS LATER the NARS Constitution still contains the same statement. But much else has changed. In the intervening years,
new medical specialists were emerging: doctors with enhanced skills in pre-hospital medicine and immediate care; Critical Care Paramedics paramedics who have undergone significant additional training to deal with the most serious, life-threatening injuries and illnesses. This new
breed of emergency practitioner was able to conduct advanced procedures at the scene, administer specialised pain relieving drugs and sedate
patients when required.
Road traffic collisions continue to occur, with 391 people ‘killed or seriously injured’ on Norfolk’s roads in 2013-14.
Cardiac arrest continues to be the ultimate medical emergency, highly time critical and still fatal for over 70% of victims.
Clearly, there was still a need for a team of highly trained, qualified and experienced emergency medical practitioners, who would be able to
quickly attend the most serious incidents, to support and augment the ambulance crews.
At the same time, the ambulance service recognised the need to be able to identify the most serious cases and dispatch the appropriate resources.
The solution was the Critical Care Desk (CCD). The CCD filters all incoming 999 calls and identify those which might benefit from specialist
skills. The CCD also accepts Crew Requests: a call from an ambulance crew who recognise that the patient(s) would benefit from the enhanced
skills, drugs and equipment that a NARS member would bring.
NARS doctors and Critical Care Paramedics are still dispatched from home, in their own cars, but today their cars are equipped with blue lights
and sirens, paid for by the charity. They have been trained to drive under emergency conditions, have advanced driving qualifications and have
additional ‘blue light’ insurance, again paid for from the charity’s funds. NARS doctors and paramedics still provide their services voluntarily.
But there was recognition that the somewhat random availability of NARS members could be an issue. Frequently, a call would come in which
needed a NARS member to attend, but the person might not be available. What was needed was a unit which would be ‘on call’ at the busiest
times: a vehicle manned by skilled personnel, carrying all the necessary equipment and drugs, ready to go at a moment’s notice.
The concept of a NARS Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV) was proposed in early 2014 and a campaign was launched to pay for it. After a period
of intense fund-raising and the receipt of some
generous donations, the charity decided to purchase
a second-hand Audi Allroad - an estate car which is
fast, has four wheel drive and which can negotiate
limited off-road conditions.
The arrival of the RRV represents the beginning of
a new era for NARS. It will extend our capability
and allow our members to work planned shifts.
Because the crew will be at full readiness, response
times will be shortened and patients will be reached
quicker.
The RRV will also help to solve another significant
problem. At present, there is no framework within
the NHS to permit paramedics to acquire the
additional training required to progress towards
Critical Care Paramedic. The RRV will allow
experienced paramedics to be taken out on active
shifts, to acquire vital hands-on experience of
serious medical and trauma emergencies. NARS
currently has a waiting list of over fifty paramedics
who are willing to give up their spare time to gain
these skills.
The arrival of the RRV is not an end in itself: it is the beginning of a continuing process. NARS has identified over £50,000 worth of specialised
medical equipment which needs to be purchased to enable the provision of the highest levels of care to those most in need. Running costs need to
be met, so the charity is in constant need of funds to keep operational. But the goodwill of the people of Norfolk has kept us going for over forty
years and we hope that will continue into the future.
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NORTH NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
North Norfolk Photographic Society held 2 major club competitions on 4th February and a particularly distinguished judge presided.
Vic Hainsworth first caught the Photographic bug whilst serving in the forces in Aden in 1965. After leaving the Services, he was
for over 20 years (until he retired) a professional wedding photographer, and has been a member of Colchester Photographic Society
for over 40 years. In February 2013, he was elected to the Executive of the East Anglian Federation of
Photographic Societies as Awards Officer of the Photographic Association of Great Britain, his role being
to promote distinctions around East Anglia.
‘Beatles Lyrics’ was the specified title for one of the contests, and ‘The Fool on the Hill’ kept company
with ‘Sgt Pepper’ in a ‘Yellow Submarine’, and so on. Many of the lyrics seemed unfamiliar - the Beatles
wrote so many!
First was Paul Stearman with ‘Love Me Do’, second Joyce Gilbert with ‘Yesterday’ and third Alan
Dedman with Sgt Pepper. Graham Fulcher’s ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ was Highly Commended.
And the ‘Open’ section - where entries could be on any subject. Over 40 entries were pitted against one
another, and 4 of them were awarded 10 out of
10 marks, and another 3 were given 9½. The
winner was Paul Richard with ‘Kingfisher - Pure
Elegance’ (right), second was Paul again with
’The Surging Tide’ and third Barb Gardner with
‘Anemone’ (left). Nick Akers ‘Silver Birch
Wood’ was Highly Commended.
Meetings of the North Norfolk Photographic
Society are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
each month from 7.30pm in the Holt Community
Centre. For further details please contact the
NNPS Secretary, Judith Wells at secretary.nnps@gmail.com.
Forthcoming meetings include a prints competition (a panel of 3) on 4th March.
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MUSIC FROM THE NORTH!
On Friday 13th February, the capacity audience at the Copeman Centre in Briston were yet again superbly entertained by one of the UK’s top
organists, Brett Wales. Using his Wersi Louvre digital organ (you could buy two good cars for less than the price of this one!), he delighted us
all with a very varied and song-packed two hour performance, including Nancy Sinatra’s ‘These Boots Were Made For Walking’, the Strauss
favourite ‘Roses From The South’, which sounded just like a huge concert orchestra, the Shadow’s ‘Apache’, a very bouncy Rock and Roll
medley, and Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. The evening concluded with a very fast ‘Hillbilly’ medley which had everyone’s toes tapping
furiously, and was followed by the loudest round of applause you could possibly imagine!
The next show will be on Friday 27th March when Mark Thompson (photograph right) will travel the 232 miles
from his home near Durham to play for us. He is a great favourite with our audiences, and again he plays all sorts
of music, so there is definitely something for everyone! Not only is he a great musician, but he has a lovely gentle
Northern humour too. If you like the greatest live music, played on the best digital instruments, you must get your
tickets booked soon. They are just £6.00 each if booked in advance - and the best news is that under 16’s get in
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As usual, the show starts at 7.30pm, with doors open at 7.00pm. The Copeman Centre is in Hall Street, Briston
NR24 2LG and is warm, has comfortable padded seats and a wide level entrance that makes it ideal for disabled
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EAGLE OWL IN HOLT
Early morning worshippers at St Andrew’s Church on 8th February
were surprised and intrigued to see an Eagle Owl perched on buildings
at the bottom of the church drive and later on Old School House.
June Hulbert had heard a commotion from rooks in the area on the
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ROCK BODHAM CHEQUE PRESENTATION
A special presentation evening was held at Bodham Red Hart on Saturday 7th February to present the proceeds of the 2014 Rock Bodham
charity music festival. The evening was opened by Chairman John-Paul Ringer, who welcomed guests and thanked all the volunteers, sponsors,
and bands who played free of charge, for their part in making last year’s event such a success.
Charities to benefit from the £3,450 to be given away included the East Anglian Air Ambulance and the Norfolk branch of the Cyctic Fibrosis
Trust in memory of Gary Higgs, Gary’s brother Jim is a regular performer at Rock Bodham.
Christine Berwick, collecting the donation on behalf of the trust, thanked the committee,
saying “This money will go towards making the experiences and lives better for some brave
young Norfolk people.”
Also receiving donations were Bodham Playing Field, Church and Village Hall. Mike
Sayer, collecting his cheque on behalf of the Playing Field, showed his appreciation for the
committee’s efforts, commenting “It costs £1,600 per year just to afford the insurance to
keep the playing field open.”
Rock Bodham organisers also asked their two main sponsors for 2014, Sanders Coaches and
East Coast Marquees, to each nominate a charity they wish to receive £250. Sanders Coaches
nominated Sheringham Sports Association, who will use the money towards improving
disabled facilities, whilst East Coast Marquees nominated North Norfolk Radio’s Kids Trust
charity.
Mike Sayer, left, receives a donation on behalf of
The evening concluded with a special acoustic set from The Naked Lights, who headlined
Bodham Playing Field from Stephen Sadler
last year’s event.
from the Rock Bodham committee.
Plans for the 2015 Rock Bodham event,
which is to be held on the usual final weekend of July slot, are progressing well, and it is
hoped that funds for charities will be boosted by re-incorporating a village fete, horticultural
show and Quiz Night into the Bodham Big Weekend event.
Would you like to play at Rock Bodham 2015, or would you like a stall? Please contact
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Total Amount Donated:
£500.00 Cystic Fibrosis Trust
£500.00 East Anglian Air Ambulance
£500.00 to each of Bodham Church, Village Hall and Playing Field
£250.00 each to Sheringham Sports Assoc and North Norfolk Radio Kids Trust Charity
£450.00 had already been allocated for a Childrens Christmas Party for village children, held
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James Edgehill, left of the East Anglian Air
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FRIDAY 27th February
SATURDAY 14th March
PRIZE AND CASH BINGO at Weybourne Village Hall 7.00pm for 7.30 start 50’s, 60’s, 70’s DANCE WITH LAURIE HAYLEY DUO at East Barsham
in aid of Harry Dawson Playing Field Fund.
Village Hall 8.30pm to midnight. Bring your own drinks. Tickets £8.50 from
01328 856949.
SATURDAY 28th February
TABLE TOP SALE at Little Barningham Village Hall 10.00am - 3.00pm Free JIGSAW CLUB at The Copeman Centre, Briston Village Hall 11.00am 3.00pm. Come along to make, exchange, borrow or buy jigsaws or socialise.
admission, light refreshments. For defibrillator funds. For details or to book
Free entry. Refreshments and light lunches on sale. Phone Anne 01263 861004.
please call Sue on 01263 570091.
GRAND SALE at Holt Church Hall 9.00am to 4.30pm Nearly new clothes,
CHARITY JUMBLE SALE at St. Andrews Parish Church Hall, Church
soft toys, books, etc. Tea and coffee. In aid of The Friends of Kelling Hospital.
Street, Holt 10.00am - 2.00pm. Free entry! Lots of bargains! Tombola and
COFFEE CAFE at South Creake Pavilion 10.00am - 2.00pm. Several stalls
refreshments. In aid of the DebRA Charity.
including cakes, crafts, bric-a-brac raffle etc. In aid of new pavilion blinds.
SUNDAY 1st March
MIND BODY SPIRIT EXHIBITION at Holt Community Centre From
SNOWDROP WALK at Brinton Hall NR24 2QH 1.00pm to 4.00pm Adults
10.00am Mediums, Healers, Massage, Therapies, Spiritual Gigts, Crystals,
£4.00, children free. Dogs on leads. In aid of St. Andrew’s Church, Brinton.
Jewellery, lots more. Light refreshments all day. Free entry.
Home made teas will be served in the (heated!) church. South Creake plant stall.
SUNDAY 15th MARCH
SNOWDROP GARDENS at Chestnut Farm West Beckham NR25 6NX
WEYBOURNE FOLK CLUB at the Maltings Hotel,Weybourne 3.00pm
11.00am until 4.00pm Light refreshments, visiting nurseries, plants for sale.
until 6.00pm. We meet on the 3rd Sunday every month. Singers, musicians,
Over 100 distinct varieties of Snowdrops, early flowering shrubs and bulbs.
poets, dancers and audience all welcome. Join in or just listen, it’s free. Further
Further information from 01263 822241. In aid of National Garden Scheme.
info. from Tony Baylis 01263 588781 or tonyandcarmen@btinternet.com
WEDNESDAY 4th March
GARDENING TALK at Sharrington Village Hall at 7.00pm A talk by
Christine Miskin entitled ‘Good Enough For The Yellow Book?’ Focusing on
preparing a garden for opening to the public under the National Garden Scheme.
Tickets £5.00 each (incl. a glass of wine)from Roger Dubbins on 01263 862261
AN ILLUSTRATED TALK BY BERNARD WATTS at Blakeney Scout HQ
- next to Village Hall at 7.30 pm ‘British and European Fritillaries’. Admission
free, donations to Butterfly Conservation welcome.
THURSDAY 5th March
WALSINGHAM HISTORY SOCIETY TALK at Walsingham Village Hall
at 7.30pm ‘ Wells, Port and Resort’, by Philip West. £3.00 for non-members and
£1.00 for members, inc. refreshments. Further information from 07887 964831.
PINEWOOD SAXOPHONE QUARTET at Hempstead Village Hall at
7.30pm. Playing in styles from medieval to rock. A unique musical experience.
Tickets from Ian Summers 01263 710702. Adults £6.00, accompanied children
(up to 18 years) £2.00. Profits to be donated to charity. Refreshments included.
TUESDAY 17th March
A TALK ‘WHY ORGANICS?’ in Old School Hall, Fulmodeston at 7.30pm.
The speaker will be bio-dynamic farmer David Barker of Barker Organics.
Presented by The Barney, Fulmodeston & Thursford Food Production Club.
Coffee/tea and biscuits will be available. Admission (non members) £1.00
THURSDAY 19th March
THE CROMER SOCIETY ILLUSTRATED TALK ‘THE ENGLISH ART
OF BELL RINGING’ at The Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Road,
Cromer at 7.00pm presented by Dr Maureen Gardiner who will also bring along
a set of hand bells to the talk for interest and general ‘practice’.
AN ILLUSTRATED TALK at Cley Village Hall at 7.30pm ‘The Birds in
Your Garden’ by David Leech. Presented by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, North
Norfolk Group. £2.00 members, £2.50 non-members - including refreshments
No need to book, just come along.
SATURDAY 21st March
COFFEE MORNING at Langham Village Hall 10.00am to 12.00noon. Come
COOL DINNER JAZZ in the Wine Bar at the Lawns Hotel, Station Road, and enjoy a coffee and a chat.
EASTER CONCERT in Fakenham Parish Church at 7.30pm Presented by
Holt from 7.30pm with the ‘Sounds Easy’ Duo. No admission charge.
Fakenham Choral Society featuring Bach’s Magnificat and Mozart’s Requiem.
OPEN HEALING EVENING at Dereham Spiritualist Church, High Street,
Choir and full concert orchestra. Tickets £15.00 (under 18s free) from 01328
Dereham at 7.30pm. Details from Melanie Grundy 01603 462691 (evenings).
830639 or on the door.
SATURDAY 7th March
HINDOLVESTON VILLAGE SCREEN at the Village Hall 7.00pm for
COFFEE MORNING at Langham Village Hall 10.00am to 12.00noon. Come 7.30pm The Hundred Foot Journey (Cert. PG) A family leaves India for France
and enjoy a coffee and a chat.
where they open a restaurant across the road from a Michelin-starred eatery.
BRISTON PAVILION CINEMA at Recreation Ground, Stone Beck Lane,
Licenced bar, refreshments. Tickets £4.50 from 01263 860257 or on the door.
Briston NR24 2LG at 7.00pm Mr Turner (12A) starring Timothy Spall. Doors
WORKSHOP - LEARN HOW TO DO FLOWER READINGS at Dereham
open 6.30pm, tickets £4.50 on the door. Licensed bar for film goers.
Spiritualist Church, off High Street, Dereham. Contact Melanie Grundy
CAR-BOOT AND TABLE-TOP SALE at The Copeman Centre, Briston
01603 462691 evenings.
Village Hall Setting up from 8.00am, public entry 9.00am - 12.00noon
THE MISTY CORRIE - A Celtic Concert at Binham Priory NR21 0AL at
Refreshments available. Pitches/tables £6.00, advance booking £5.00. Phone
7.00pm With renowned Gaelic singer Arthur Cormack OBE, Pipe Corporal Ian
Jean on 01263 860476.
Soulsby and an orchestra of children aged 8 to 18 playing keyboards together.
CHARITY CONCERT WITH REPRISE at Fakenham Community Centre Tickets £4.00 from: Rory Marsden 01603 717239 or rory@ripplingkeys.co.uk
at 7.30pm A wonderful evening of songs from the world of Musical Theatre. In
aid of The Norfolk Hospice. Tickets £7.50 from Dawn Gibson on 01328 851891 WEDNESDAY 25th March
JAZZ NIGHT at Byfords, 1-3 Shirehall Plain, Holt Dinner? Drinks?
or The Norfolk Hospice Charity Shop, Fakenham.
Come along and soak up the atmosphere. Music starts at 7.30pm. No
HINDOLVESTON VILLAGE SCREEN at the Village Hall 7.00pm for
cover charge. Bookings advisable. Telephone 01263 711400
7.30pm LIKE FATHER LIKE SON (Certificate PG) Japanese with English
subtitles. A gentle and warm-hearted family drama. Licenced bar, cool ices, posh WEYBOURNE GOOD COMPANIONS at Weybourne Village Hall at
2.30pm. John Drury sings John Denver. £2.00 incl. tea and biscuits. New
pop, filter coffee. Tickets £4.50 from 01263 860257 or on the door.
members welcome. For more info contact Sandy Bailey on 01263 588883.
TUESDAY 10th March
THE CROMER SOCIETY RECORDED MUSIC SECTION at The
COFFEE MORNING at North Creake Village Hall 10.30am - 12.00noon
Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Road, Cromer at 7.00pm ‘The Baroque
£2.00 entry includes coffee, biscuits and raffle ticket. Bric-a-brac stall and
Era’ presented by John Rattle.
books. In aid of North Creake Church.
FRIDAY 6th March
WEDNESDAY 11th March
THE CROMER SOCIETY RECORDED MUSIC SECTION at The
Suffield Park Bowls Club, Station Road, Cromer at 7.00pm ‘A Tuneful
Bunch’ presented by Gordon Dodson.
COMMUNITY CENTRE CINEMA EXTRA at Holt Community Centre at
7.30pm. ‘The Lunch Box’ a charming Indian film about a lunch box going to the
wrong man. Drinks available and tickets are £5.00
THURSDAY 12th March
GROW YOUR OWN GIG TOUR at Swanton Novers Village Hall at 7.30pm
With Steve Knightley, part of internationally renowned duo Show of Hands.
Tickets £16.00 available from Chris Armstrong, 01263 860573 or email
christinearm@hotmail.co.uk. Refreshments available
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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.
80’s Band SHAKATAK
appearing live on Saturday 23rd May
at The Auden Theatre, Holt at 7.30pm
Tickets on sale now and selling fast!
£20.00 or book a block of 10 and get yours free!
Phone Box office 01263 713000 or 01263 710051
SINGING FOR TAPPING HOUSE
Please come and listen!
The response from singers all over the county and beyond to
Fakenham Choral Society’s Come & Sing Day on 28th February
has been wonderful. Over 200 people have booked to enjoy a day of
singing workshops and to put on an early evening performance of the
Faure Requiem all in aid of the new Tapping House Hospice building
in Hillington, near King’s Lynn.
Come and sing days are always popular and good fun and the
Fakenham Choral Society committee decided to combine this fun
element with helping a good local cause. The idea was not only to
encourage regular singers to come but also those who have sung in the
past and those who only sing a little, to come along and have a go and
to get back to or start singing regularly.
To get such an amazing response from singers shows the support that
Tapping House has around the area and now all this ‘Come & Sing’
choir needs is an equally large supportive and generous audience to
enjoy the culmination of their day’s work.
The performance of the Faure Requiem will take place in Fakenham
Parish Church at 6.00pm on Saturday 28th February, admission is free
and will last about an hour. There will be programmes, a raffle and
donation buckets, all proceeds to Tapping House. Refreshments will
be on sale at the end of the performance for both audience and choir
to enjoy.
Please come along and give Tapping House your support.
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
THELMA COOKS UP A STORM
Holt resident, Thelma Torr
(pictured), is starring in a spooky
production that will make the hairs
on the back of your neck stand up!
Thelma, who admits to being
over 21, plays the part of a cook
in the late Victorian era, but all is
not well in the usually well run
household.
The Mistress lies dead upstairs.
All the servants are in the kitchen
of the tall, dark house. So who is
ringing the bell from the mistress’s room? Guilty consciences prey
on overwrought minds and greed turns previous friendships sour.
Accusations fly and the air is full of recriminations. One thing unites
them, the knowledge that the bell is being rung. But by whom? It can’t
be the Mistress..... can it?
‘Who Calls’ is one of three short plays being performed by the
Sheringham Players at the Sheringham Little Theatre, under the title
of Ménage a Trois. The other two plays are hilarious comedies that
will make your ribs ache with laughter .... a welcome relief from the
suspense of this creepy Victorian tale. The event runs from Thursday
19th to Saturday 21st March.
Tickets available from the Sheringham Little Theatre Box Office on
01263 822347
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GLORY DAYS IS ON THE MOVE .......
BUT NOT FAR!
Many local shoppers will be familiar with Glory Days, which since
last April has carved a niche for its own ‘retropolitan’ style. Now it
will be moving from premises in Franklins Yard to a larger shop in
Hoppers Yard, off Bull Street.
Proprietor, Ruth Northway, said that it reflects the warm welcome
it has received in the last year: “We have had so many wonderful
customers in the last year and on busy days it was getting a squeeze.
So although we have loved being out of the way, the move means
that people can take a
little more time to enjoy
browsing.
We also have some
larger pieces of furniture
- refurbished kitchen
units - and these, along
with garden and bedroom
items, will be able to be
displayed”.
The new shop will be
opening in Hoppers Yard
at 10.00am on
Saturday 7th March,
so come along and enjoy
the opening ceremonies!
Our telephone number
01263 714024 remains
unchanged and the website
is www.glorydays.com.
Silk Pillowcases
by
Joneth
It’s widely recognised that using a silk pillowcase can help to
prevent the dreaded bad hair day look! Silk doesn’t catch on the
scales of our hair and is recommended by experts as part of hair
care.
Individual, hand made pillowcases, in an elegant and neutral shade
of ivory. Gift wrapped in tissue paper with a smattering of scented
beads makes this the perfect gift for the woman who has everything
or just as a treat for yourself ............ because you’re worth it!
Just £21.99 including free local delivery
Joneth....... helping to make ‘bad hair days’ a thing of the past!
PERSONAL ASSISTANT/CARER IN HOLT
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
PA/Carers are required to aid the independence of a
wheelchair-bound man with MS.
The work includes help with personal care, cooking,
housework, shopping and driving.
The job has 10 hours or more per week in flexible part-time
shift duties including one weekend day, some 6-8pm weekday
evenings and relief. Good working conditions,
a happy environment and £9.85/£10.85 pay.
Training given if required. Please telephone for more information.
EMPLOYERS
Looking for local employees?
Then call Caroline on 01263 712177 to advertise here
LOCAL FLOWER FARM REQUIRES HELP
1 x post for GENERAL GARDENING DUTIES
8hrs weekly (flexible)
1 x post for a BOUQUET MAKER
one day once a fortnight (must be available Thurs/Fri)
Please call Cel on 07795 633359 or
email info@forevergreenflowerco.com
Stuart Rose 01263 715694
FULL & PART TIME CARE ASSISTANTS
AND COOK NEEDED
www.eastcoastmarquees.com
at Lyles House Residential Home, 7 The Street,
Hindolveston NR20 5AS. Near Melton Constable.
Please call Hina or Elaine on 01263 861812/862995
Part Time Admin/Office Assistant
Due to expansion east coast marquees based in Holt
are looking for a part time admin / office assistant to
help with general office duties and sales enquiries.
Ideal applicants should be self motivated, computer
literate and have a professional telephone manner.
Experience in the event industry would be an
advantage (but not essential) hours would be a
minimum of 16 per week and wages will depend on
experience.
THE BLACK APOLLO COFFEE HOUSE
is recruiting for the position of
SATURDAY/HOLIDAY COVER
Must be flexible and able to demonstrate
excellent customer service skills.
Ask for an application form at 24 High Street, Holt NR25 6BH
or email claire@blackapollocoffeecompany.co.uk
Seasonal Staff/Labour
We are also looking for Seasonal labour to assist in the
erection/dismantle of marquees.
Experience would be an advantage (but not essential)
and a driving licence is desirable.
Hours may vary to suit work schedule, but applicants
should be available throughout summer months.
Wages may vary depending on experience & ability.
Applicants should be actively fit (as some heavy lifting
is involved) and be prepared to work overtime hours
and the occasional weekend
Established
1993
Extra Hands
Providers of Home Care in Norfolk
Please call (01263) 710635 or e-mail
info@eastcoastmarquees.com for an application form
Thinking of a career in Social Care?
Why not join our award winning team
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
PUBLIC NOTICE
Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence
Cambridge Marquees & Events Ltd trading as East Coast Marquees
of, Unit 9, Heath Farm, Balsham Road, Fulbourn, Cambs, CB21 5DA
is applying to change an existing licence as follows:
To add an operating centre to keep 2 vehicles at
Heath Farm, Hempstead Road, Holt, Norfolk. NR25 6JU
If you are interested in a position
please call us on the numbers below
or visit the website.
Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating
centre who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would
be effected, should make written representations to the Traffic
Commissioner at: Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9
6NF stating their reasons within 21 days of this notice.
Representors must at the same time send a copy of their
representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this
notice. A guide to making representations is available from the Traffic
Commissioner’s office.
North Norfolk Area: 01263 712686
Broadland Area: 01603 898623
West Norfolk Area: 01485 570611
www.extrahandshomecarenorfolk.co.uk
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CREDIT CRUNCH COOKING
FOR SALE
Spanish Patata!
Ground Floor 1/2
bedroom FLAT in
cul-de-sac in Holt.
No chain, 1/6 share of
Freehold Company,
allocated off-road
parking, front and back
gardens.
It astonishes me constantly how many ways there are with the
humble spud, which is good news for the financially challenged.
This dish starts with potatoes and adds a wealth of colours, nutrients
and flavours, to produce a finished dish that is simply delicious.
Smoked paprika adds a wonderful Spanish influence and a sweet
smoky flavour that perfectly compliments the veg, giving a really
sunny feel - just the boost we need at this time of year! Plus, you
are getting a great range of nutrients with the varied and colourful
vegetables, boosting your immune system against nasty bugs. For
dedicated meat eaters, add in some sliced chorizo to really spice
things up! Most of the supermarkets do specials on bags of peppers
and red onions, and aubergines are still around only 50p at Lidl
and feta cheese again has come down in price, making this dish
affordable and delicious. It really needs no accompaniment, but you
could serve this with any cooked meat, or alongside a roast.
Smoky Roast Potato Bake
New potatoes, or waxy old potatoes, cut into chunks
Selection of peppers, deseeded and cut into quarters
Red onions, skinned and cut into quarters
Aubergine, cut into chunks
Sun dried tomatoes, cut in half
Olive oil
Smoked Paprika
A few bay leaves
Small Tomatoes (on the vine if possible), or larger cut into halves
Feta cheese
I have deliberately not put quantities in this recipe; the only thing to
bear in mind is that you want a good tray of colour and texture, with
less sundried tomatoes and not so many fresh that they overwhelm
everything else.
Put potatoes into boiling water, and boil for about 7 minutes, or until
just getting soft on the outside. Drain, and toss in some olive oil and
about a heaped teaspoon of smoked paprika, (you may need more if
you have a large quantity of veg) then add all the other veg except
the fresh tomatoes and ensure they all have a good coating of oil and
paprika. Put into a deep roasting tray, tucking in the bay leaves, in a
hot oven, about 200° and bake for about 20 minutes, then stir around
a little and add the fresh tomatoes sprinkled with a little more oil, and
replace into the oven until the tomatoes are softened and charring a
little (around another 15 minutes). Serve piping hot, scattered with
crumbled feta cheese and some fresh parsley or oregano leaves and
with rustic bread to soak up any juices.
Carolyn Burn
£97,500
Tel: 01263 710067
REFLEXOLOGY
PHILIPPA STANCOMB MBSR HAR
A NATURAL THERAPY FOR MANY CONDITIONS
Including: Back problems and Muscular pain
Poor circulation, Digestive disorders
Emotional Fatigue and Insomnia.
Myrtle Cottage, Chapel Street, Wiveton NR25 7TQ
Tel: 01263 740596
e-mail: reflex@waitrose.com
Website: www.reflexologyholt.co.uk
KELLING PROBUS CLUB
Kelling Probus Club held their February lunch meeting at The
Dales Hotel, Upper Sheringham on 19th February. Chairman
Tony O’Shea welcomed 27 members including a special
welcome for new member Tom Henshaw.
The guest speaker was Dianne Evans from The Sheringham
Enhancement Group, who outlined the role of this non-political
group in the furthering of projects in the town. She talked about
the work the group put in to the introduction of the new East
promenade toilets, which may never have been built if they had
not pressurised the authorities in to building them.
She talked about the ‘Y’ Station on Beeston Hill (Bump) and
how an information board the group produced and installed
drew attention to the value of this site during World War II.
She then talked about the other minor jobs the group does to
make sure the town remains attractive. She stressed that the
‘eyesores’ in the town were always top of the groups agenda for
improvement.
She was thanked for a very interesting and informative talk
enjoyed by all members.
The Probus Club meets once a month on the third Thursday of
each month at the Dales Hotel and is open to all retired or semiretired business people.
We welcome new members, if you are interested contact John
on 01263 820333.
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR INTERESTING
ARTICLES REGARDING LOCAL AFFAIRS
If you have something that you feel our readers would
like to know about, please send it by email
to info@holtchronicle.co.uk
We are always happy, space permitting, to publish
articles for, and by, the local community
MEN IN HEAVEN
When everybody on earth was dead and waiting to enter Heaven,
God appeared and said, “I want the men to make two lines: One
line for the men who were true heads of their household, and the other
line for the men who were dominated by their women. I want all the
women to report to St. Peter.”
Soon, the women were gone, and there were two lines of men.
The line of the men who were dominated by their wives was 100 miles
long and in the line of men who truly were heads of their household,
there was only one man.
God said to the long line, “You men should be ashamed of yourselves;
I created you to be the head of your household! You have been
disobedient and have not fulfilled your purpose! Of all of you, only one
obeyed. Learn from him.”
God turned to the one man, “How did you manage to be the only one in
this line?”
The man replied, “My wife told me to stand here ......”
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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.
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
Lengths of galvanised SCAFFOLDING TUBE
01263 837569 or 07776 032586
ITEMS FOR SALE Cont.
TO LET/RENT
1960’s Retro PORTMEIRION TEA SET green ‘Totem’ patern, six tea
cups, saucers and tea plates, milk jug, suger bowl and sandwich plate
£30.00
1960’s Retro Russell Hobbs COFFEE POT, charcoal grey ceramics by
Wedgewood, model CP2 £20.00
01263 710616 after 5.00pm
STORAGE UNITS TO LET IN HOLT
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
Denby Regency Green 6 x CUPS & SAUCERS, SUGAR BOWL &
MILK JUG As new £35.00
Portmeirion Harvest Blue JUG & PITCHER As new £12.00
Collection of 18 X SMALL BLUE AND WHITE JUGS, mix of old and
modern, good condition £50.00
Set of 4 x WEDGEWOOD PETER RABBIT PLATES £15.00
2 x Peter Rabbit DECOUPAGE PICTURES, boxed, good condition,
collectors items £15.00
1970’s black leather platform (very high) BOOTS, size 4½ £5.00
Vintage size 7 brown leather Lotus GOLF SHOES, as brand new,
boxed £10.00
POOL CUE in case £5.00
01263 731213
ITEMS FOR SALE
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.
Bulldog POTATO FORK 9-pronged. Lifts your potatoes without
damaging them £25.00
01263 715673
Tall PINE CABINET with shelves one drawer and two glass doors 88cm
x 30cm x 185cm £45.00
PINE SIDEBOARD needs backboard replacing three drawers and
doors 36cm x 86cm x 104cm £15.00
01263 713863
COMPRESSOR AIR TOOL SALE
FRAMING NAILER 50-90mm
£80.70
FINISH NAILER 16g 20-64mm
£32.50
BRAD NAILER 18g 10-32mm
£19.95
NAILS:
64mm x 3.05 x 5000 £32.80 90mm x 3.05 x 4000 £39.80
64mm x 16g x 5000 £16.00 50mm x 16g x 2500 £7.00
35mm x 16g x 5000 £ 8.40 30mm x 18g x 5000 £6.00
All items are new and guaranteed
01263 860393
Oval solid PINE TABLE. 5’ long £60.00
01328 863377
1000 x 800mm offset quadrant SHOWER ENCLOSURE with 8mm
glass from Bath Empire. Still in original packaging, unwanted item.
Cost £220.00 will accept £120.00
01263 712040
Beautiful Mark Elliott YEW DINING TABLE, 4 chairs and 2 carvers.
Hardly used, immaculate condition £300.00
01263 713253 Can deliver locally
CAR FOR SALE
HYUNDAI TUCSON CRTD CDX. 2litre. 78,500 miles. Leather interior
slight damage. MOT July 2015. £3.300ono
01263 588373 or 07769 650777
CURTAINS: Sanderson pattern William Morris Golden Lily. Each curtain
56 inches long and 70 inches wide £25.00
01263 862261
G-Plan 3-PIECE SUITE, consisting of 2-seater sofa and 2 armchairs.
Muted colours, excellent condition, very comfortable £120.00ono
01263 860053
SYLVANIAN FAMILIES All in excellent condition and with original
boxes: Rainbow nursery £25.00; Green Family Car £15.00; Hamburger
Wagon with figure £20.00; Dining Room set £10.00; Bathroom set
£10.00; Ice Cream Cart £7.00; Plus Families - Golden Labradors
£15.00, Meerkats £10.00, Meerkat Triplets £8.00, Fisher Cats £10.00;
Plus a few extra bits and pieces £5.00
01263 710128
Small drop-leaf oak DINING TABLE with barley-twist legs. Can seat
four when opened up £90.00ono
01263 823568 for further details and measurements.
Dimplex ‘Brayford’ free standing ELECTRIC STOVE, log effect, 2KW
fan heater, vgc £40.00
Stag teak supper TABLE vgc £30.00
DINING ROOM CHAIRS, recently re-covered green dralon seats vgc
£10.00 the pair
01263 713505
Salou CARAVAN PORCH AWNING. Approx. 7 foot x 6 foot. Complete
and in good condition. Reasonable offers accepted. No longer
caravanning hence sale.
TRAILER, approx 75in x 42in, 17in deep. Wood with metal frame work.
Mini size tyres, including spare wheel. Reasonable condition, needs a
bit of TLC with the electrics £75.00ono
18 KITCHEN FLOOR TILES. Unused 13in x 13 in. Light grey flecked
(shapes of grey and black specks). Surplus to requirements £5.00
01328 863541 (Fakenham)
Edwardian dark wood semi-glazed BOOK CABINET 75.5” x 35” x 11”
£50.00
Modern CHINA CABINET, front and sides glazed 70” x 31.5” x 13”.
£25.00
Chinese style RUG, predominately pale blue/pink 8ft x 5ft £10.00
CALOR GAS HEATER with bottle 15.5” x 11” x 9” £20.00
Set of 6 framed SCHWEPPES PROMOTIONAL PRINTS approx 17” x
13” £50.00
07974 946948 Buyer collects
BREAKFAST BAR STOOLS Two hand turned solid elm wood stools
28” high. Would suit country cottage £65.00 the pair.
01263 862976
2 x 19mm dia. black metal extending CURTAIN POLES with brackets,
fittings, curtain rings, spiral twist finials and matching holdbacks. vgc.
One pole 125 - 180cm length £10.00 and one 170 - 220cm £15.00
01263 711165
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ITEMS FOR SALE Cont.
Money Matters …
written by Martin Smith
Independent Financial Adviser Ltd
1 Burgh Road, Aylsham
NR11 6AJ
Tel: 01263 732720
Asus LAPTOP CASE. Grey, with carry handles, zip compartments and
padded protective interior £8.00
Lexmark X3650 PRINTER, COPIER, SCANNER. Complete with all
cables and installation CD. Camera memory cards slots for easy
transfer of photos. Fully working, just requires ink cartridges £10.00
01263 713488 or 07774 478873
Long Term Care Planning and the new CARE ACT 2014
Sony HOME THEATRE SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM. DZ330
suitable to match with Sony TV. With User Manual £50.00ono
01263 712432
The Care Act received Royal Assent in May ’14. Most of the
changes that it introduces are expected to come into force in April
2016. This article gives a brief overview of some of the key points
that we all ought to be aware of.
As new, stainless steel Buffallo GRILL/TOASTER suitable for paninis,
toasties etc. Still in box, cost £120.00, accept £50.00
As new, in box, Flymo electric MOWER Turbo 330 model £70.00
Little used, telescopic, freestanding oscillating FAN, 18” dia., 4 speed.
Suitable for large room, vgc. £35.00
01263 741138
The Care Cost Cap ~ the idea of the cap is that it specifies the
MAXIMUM amount an individual will have to pay towards their
care costs. Initially, the Dilnot Commission recommended that
this be £35,000. Sadly, the Government has opted for a higher
amount which is expected to be £72,000.
3 seater SOFA and 2 CHAIRS, light green £20.00
10 oak kitchen CUPBOARD DOORS and 3 DRAWER FRONTS £30.00
07704 172814
To make the situation more complex, some of the costs you have to
pay when receiving care do not count towards the £72,000 cap.
For example, if you do not want to be in a care home recommended
by the Local Authority (perhaps costing £30,000 a year) but chose
a more favourable home (say costing £40,000) the extra £10,000 a
year is payable by you in addition to the £72,000 cap.
LG VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER with small colour TV and digital
convertor box. Plus collection of pre-recorded VIDEO CASSETTES comedy, films etc. gwo. £10.00
01263 713152
Philips Avent BOTTLE AND BABY FOOD WARMER £5.00
Graco HIGHCHAIR, good as new £25.00
01263 713827 or 07833 324199
Means Tested Threshold ~ at present, if you have capital and
savings of between £14,250 and £23,250, the state will contribute
something towards the cost of your care. If you have over £23,250,
then you get no state support (other than Attendance Allowance.)
The Care Act will increase the threshold amount to £27,000.
Vax Air 3 Reach VACUUM CLEANER. One of the latest models. Multi
cyclonic technology. Perfect condition, 6 yr guarantee £50.00
Panasonic 26” black TELEVISION Excellent sound and picture quality
£30.00
Flymo 1500 plus GARDEN VAC, large bag capacity, long cable,
excellent performance and condition £20.00
01263 710750
Deferred Payment Scheme ~ Local Authorities will be obliged
to offer this scheme when you require care. In essence, if you own
a home, you will not be force to sell it in order to raise the cash to
pay for your care. Instead, the Local Authority will pay the costs of
care. But this comes with a sting in the tail in that they will charge
interest for the money that they are paying on your behalf. The final
debt that has rolled up will then have to be repaid upon your death,
usually by the house being sold at that time. It’s a form of lifetime
mortgage really and is expected to come into force in April 2015.
So in summary, Care Cost Planning is something that the vast
majority of us will need to face up to. The key is Planning
…… do take action sooner rather than later. Talk to a suitably
qualified Independent Financial Adviser who can work with you
to understand whether Care Costs will affect you and if so, what
options are best suited to you and your family.
Please do take advice when making significant financial decisions.
Martin Smith can be contacted on
01263 732720 or 07584 030071
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New, rotary WASHING LINE with 4’ arms £15.00
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5 spare STORAGE HEATER ELEMENTS for Dimplex heaters
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20 festoon LAMPHOLDERS Ashley LA148B BC holders for outdoor
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THE BOTTLE OF WINE
For all of us who are married, were married, wish you were married, or
wish you weren’t married, this is something to smile about the next time
you see a bottle of wine:
Andy was driving home from one of his business trips in Northern Arizona
when he saw an elderly Navajo man walking on the side of the road.
As the trip was a long and quiet one, he stopped the car and asked the
Navajo man if he would like a ride.
With a silent nod of thanks, the man got into the car.
Resuming the journey, Andy tried in vain to make a bit of small talk with
the Navajo man. The old man just sat silently, looking intently at everything
he saw, studying every little detail, until he noticed a brown bag on the seat
next to Andy.
“What in bag?” asked the old man.
Andy looked down at the brown bag and said, “It’s a bottle of wine. I got it
for my wife.”
The Navajo man was silent for another moment or two. Then speaking with
the quiet wisdom of an elder, he said: “Good trade .........”
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BAYFIELD AND LETHERINGSETT IN 1841
from Bob Wilkinson
In 1841 the noted gardener and nurseryman, James Grigor, published an account of the country houses, gardens, trees and woods he had most
admired during his travels in Norfolk. This work, in the most beautiful prose, describes the landscapes in Norfolk at the beginning of the reign of
Queen Victoria.
One of his favourite spots was Bayfield, which he described as follows ‘From whatever side you approach this spot it is replete with picturesque
beauty. The road from Wiveton Bridge presents to your view
the ruins of Glandford Church, having its steeple mantled with
ivy, while a clear rippling trout stream flows at its foot: as you
draw still nearer the Saxlingham woods give a rich sylvan
effect to the country in the neighbourhood. The entrance from
the Holt road is yet more striking; indeed had we to select a
landscape throughout the whole of the county, we know not one
more graced by tranquil beauty than that which meets your eye
in the village of Letheringsett, as you turn towards Bayfield.
The parish church on your right, quiet and retired, backed,
too, by a deep range of varied woodland scenery; whilst on
the opposite side, the small brushwood thickets so happily
dispersed, and the single trees dotted around: with the Bayfield
(Hall) grounds, and lake, and house, embedded in woods rising
above woods in the distance, fill up to our ideas a scene of
exceeding loveliness.
.... the Saxlingham wood presents so striking a feature
and blends so completely with the whole scene that it
unquestionably forms one of the chief sources of attraction
here. We may fearlessly assert that in point of beauty that
there is no wood to be compared to it throughout the county. It
stands on broken ground, which swells and falls in easy slopes. In many
parts there are numbers of fine old veteran pollards standing single,
with their huge branches feathering to the ground, with fern, thorns,
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survives in excellent condition, and still contains many very old oak
and beech, including one specimen of beech with a girth of nearly seven
metres. They also refer to the Bayfield Oak, perhaps 700 years old.
We are fortunate that much of the scenery in this area remains as
described in 1841 ‘a scene of exceeding loveliness’
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THE ROTARY CLUBS OF BROADLANDS AND
HOLT AND DISTRICT
The North Norfolk heat of the Rotary Young Musician of the Year Competition was held
on Sunday 1st February at Gresham’s School (by kind permission of Douglas Robb, Headmaster).
It was sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Broadlands and Holt and District.
Fourteen young musicians provided an afternoon of excellent music enjoyed by an audience of 80.
Four competitors will progress to the District Final on Sunday 1st March in Cambridge.
They are: Instrumental Section: Winner: Sam Aldersey-Williams (piano), Runner-up: Jimmy
Jefford (clarinet). Vocal Section: Winner: Charles Sheppard, Runner-up: Lucian Morrison.
In addition, Daniel Wilson and George Corson (both pianists) were highly commended for their
playing. Unfortunately Jimmy Jefford will not be available for the District Final and George Corson
Left to Right:
will take his place.
Rtn John Richley (President, Holt),
Lucian Morrison, Sam Aldersey-Williams, All competitors were awarded certificates which were presented by Richard Mayer - President of
Tom Appleton(Adjudicator), Jimmy Jefford, Broadlands Rotary Club.
Charles Sheppard, Rtn Richard Mayer
Thanks are due to Tom Appleton for adjudicating and Mark Jones, Director of Music at Gresham’s,
(President, Broadlands)
for his invaluable help in staging the competition.
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SPORT AND RECREATION
A FOOTBALL QUIZ TO TEST YOUR
KNOWLEDGE OF ‘THE BEAUTIFUL GAME’
ON THE GO
WITH HOLT FIT AND ACTIVE
1. Who play their home games at ‘The Riverside stadium’?
2. In Chelsea’s recent Champions League Round of 16, first leg,
which city did they travel to?
3. Which football player is famous for his 1986 ‘Hand of God’?
4. Who have Blackburn been drawn against in this years quarterfinal of the FA Cup?
5. Mario Balotelli finally scored his first goal for Liverpool recently,
but against which team?
6. Which club did Sir Alex Ferguson call “a small club, with a small
mentality” in 2009?
7. In 1999, who was voted European Player of the Century?
8. Which South American player has scored the most Premier
League goals?
9. Which Premier League football team did Chris Sutton play for
last?
10. Which club has lost the most Football League (Capital One)
Cup Finals?
Do you want to get fitter and keep active? At the
Community Hub, Charles Road, Holt we want to help
anyone living in the Holt area enjoy life by keeping Fit and Active.
Come and have a go with the Holt Fit & Active group of classes.
It is an opportunity for the community to help improve their fitness
by taking part in various activities regardless of age and ability.
Initially the classes will be every Tuesday starting on the 3rd March
at 10.00am with Tai Chi, followed by Seated Exercises at 11.00am
and Nordic Walking at 2.00pm.
As a ‘not for profit’ group the class fees will be sensibly priced and
you will even get a discount if you come to two classes.
To find out more just ring Pauline on 07500 898278.
BRISTON CRAFT CIRCLE
February’s meeting was most enjoyable with members
working on their own projects.
The new programme was available and includes
projects such as mosaics, branding and tetrahedrons - plenty to look
forward to.
The next meeting is on Monday 9th March and members will be able
to make a padded card.
They will need to bring small sewing scissors and pins, all other
material will be provided.
Meetings start at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month and
are held at Briston Congregational Centre.
New members are always very welcome.
For more information please contact Anne Fippard on 01263 861004
or Ginny Unsworth on 01263 861963.
THE ANSWERS CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF PAGE 33
LOCAL FORTHCOMING FOOTBALL
FIXTURES (subject to alteration)
28th Feb Haverhill Rovers vs FAKENHAM TOWN
SHERINGHAM vs Cromer Town
Scole United vs HINDRINGHAM
HOLT UNITED vs Mulbarton Wanderers
Beccles Caxton vs WELLS TOWN
7th Mar Kirkley & Pakefld vs FAKENHAM TOWN
HINDRINGHAM vs Scole United
HOLT UNITED vs Bradenham Wanderers
Acle United Res vs WELLS TOWN
10th Mar SHERINGHAM vs Dersingham Rovers
14th Mar FAKENHAM TOWN vs Brantham Athletic
Kirkley & Pakefld Res vs SHERINGHAM
HINDRINGHAM vs Mulbarton Wanderers
Beccles Town vs HOLT UNITED
Waveney vs WELLS TOWN
League
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CHESS PROBLEMS by Dr Cedric Lytton
154. M.Caillaud
2 Pr. Probleemblad, 1985
155. T.R.Dawson
Chess Amateur, 1920
154. Mate in two moves
155. Mate in two moves
Local club contact telephone numbers
AYLSHAM AMATEUR BOXING CLUB
AYLSHAM AND DISTRICT POSTCARD CLUB
BITTERN DX GROUP
BODHAM CROQUET CLUB
BRISTON AND HOLT TABLE TENNIS CLUB
BRISTON LADIES HOCKEY CLUB
CROMER AIR RIFLE CLUB
HOLT AND DISTRICT PROBUS LUNCHEON CLUB
HOLT BOWLS CLUB
HOLT BRIDGE CLUB
HOLT CRICKET CLUB
HOLT HARLEQUINS HOCKEY CLUB
HOLT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
HOLT FRIDAY CLUB
HOLT RACING PIGEON CLUB
HOLT RUGBY CLUB
HOLT SEA ANGLING CLUB
HOLT SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB
HOLT TAEKWONDO SCHOOL
HOLT SENIORS’ SWIMMING CLUB
HOLT VISION IMPAIRED PERSONS CLUB
KELLING AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB
NORTH NORFOLK BACKGAMMON CIRCLE
NORTH NORFOLK BEACH RUNNERS
NORTH NORFOLK CHESS CLUB
NORTH NORFOLK MINNI HOUSE CLUB
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Solution to No. 154: 1.d8N, no threat. 1... Kb6 2.Be3; 1... Kd5 2.Rh5.
Not 1.d8Q? stalemate, nor 1.d8R? Kb6! nor 1.d8B? Kd5! Very easy
but amusing that the only way to mate after both K-flights is the
weakest underpromotion.
For the letter D we have No. 155 where White has to preserve a mate
after Black’s KxN. Thomas Rayner Dawson was an all-time great,
composing in all styles and breaking much new ground thereby,
editing two chess magazines and author and subject of several books.
Difficulty 1. Solutions and comments to me at 16 Lime Grove,
Sheringham NR26 8NX, or e-mail to lestershaw@sheringh.ara.net.
I forgot to mention that this year there will be a special prize of £25
for the best adult solver with at least 10 entries who has not won a
prize before.
HIGH TIDE TIMES AT BLAKENEY BAR
DATE Morning
28th Feb 02.02
7th Mar 14th Mar
21st Mar
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Afternoon
14.39
19.28
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GET INTO GOLF THIS
SPRING
WANTED
Mature experienced JAZZ GUITAR PLAYER is
looking for opportunity to play 1940s to 1960s
jazz with like-minded instrumentalists. Gigging or
just jamming. Contact Ian on 01328 822548
The successful ‘Get into Golf’ beginner group
coaching sessions return to the Links Golf Club, West
Runton this spring to help more local people to give
golf a try.
Enjoy the health benefits of getting outside and learning something
new in a friendly and fun group environment.
Golf is a sport that can be enjoyed by everyone whether you are a
junior, senior or anywhere in between. And it doesn’t have to take too
long or cost too much. Golf can fit in with your lifestyle.
The Get into Golf sessions cost only £25 per person and include 6 x
one hour group lessons over a six week period. Golf clubs and balls
are provided.
The last week involves going onto the course to play some holes,
followed by drinks in the clubhouse.
Links Golf Club Professional Dominic Dyer said, ‘Golfers from
previous courses have really enjoyed it and after the course we
provide opportunities for those wishing to continue with golf. Some
have more lessons and many have become members of the club’.
Golf is a very flexible sport. Playing 9 holes need only take 90
minutes and costs just £10. For those who play regularly, membership
offers even better value. You can choose to play 18 holes, but you
could also choose to play 5 holes which would take around an hour.
The clubhouse at the Links is called the Hole-in-One and, like the
golf course, is open to all. It is a great place to meet friends, relax and
maybe have a meal or watch some live sport including Sky and BT
Sport.
Ladies beginner group starting Saturday 28th March 9.00am
Mixed beginner group starting Wednesday 8th April 5.30pm
For more information or to sign up for the Get into Golf sessions,
please see www.getintogolf.org
or contact Dominic on 01263 838383,
e-mail golfpro@mackenziehotels.com
HOLT ALLOTMENTS
The Holt D S & S Federation Allotment Association Ltd. has been in
existence since just after the First World War.
It is a large site adjoining Mill Street, Holt with nearly 100 members,
which range from some exceptionally good gardeners to others which
need a gentle nudge to keep on top of things.
It is the time of year one or two members sadly leave for various
reasons, so if you fancy having a go at growing your own, or even
teaching your children where vegetables come from, and how they
grow, then please get in touch with us. It is very rewarding and you
will be surprised at what you can grow with a little investment, time,
and a little hard work.
For further information please contact
Chairman, Lou Hagon on 01263 712671
or Secretary, Veronica Pearson
on 01263 712692.
SHERINGHAM RAMBLERS WALKS
WEDNESDAY 4th MARCH: 6.5 mile walk from
Briston Village Centre (free parking) led by Sue
and Ken (telephone contact: 01603 866798)
SUNDAY 8th MARCH: 9.5 mile walk from Kelling Heath free
car park led by Dereck (telephone contact: 01263 821300)
WEDNESDAY 18th MARCH: 5.0 mile walk from North
Walsham (The Victory Leisure Centre - perimeter car park
to left on entry) led by Gillian and John (telephone contact:
01692 535051)
SUNDAY 22nd MARCH: 11.0 mile walk from The Sexton’s
Lodge free car park at Felbrigg Hall led by Norman (telephone
contact: 01263 825457)
SUNDAY 29th MARCH: 5.5 mile walk from Aldborough
Green adjacent to Post Office - free parking (Grid Ref: Exp
252 133/183344) led by Jane and Mike (telephone contact:
01263 824885) - Please Note: This is a short Sunday ramble
commencing at 2.00pm.
PLEASE NOTE: With the exception of Sunday 29th March
ALL walks commence at 10.00am (the 29th commences
at 2.00pm). All rambles are usually dog friendly but please
check with walks leader if any concerns.
Everywhere is in walking distance if you have the time.
BACKGAMMON
The North Norfolk Winter Open, at Gresham Village
Hall, drew 10 players who contested a 4-round Swiss,
matches to 9 points, time limit 1¼ hours per match.
After 2 rounds John Wells (Holt) and Cedric Lytton (Sheringham)
were leading with 2 points, so were paired in Round 3, Cedric
emerging victorious from double match point; Martyn Guest
(Norwich), Colin Sherriff (Langham) and the defending champion
Chris March (Briston)
joined John on 2 points. It
fell to Chris to try to stop
Cedric in the last round, but
again at double match point
Cedric rolled a very lucky
66 to win the bear-off and
the trophy on offer. Martyn
and John tied on 3 apiece,
Martyn winning the runnerup trophy on tie-break, with
Chris collecting fourth prize and
Colin fifth also on tie-break.
The next meeting will be on
Sunday 22nd March, same venue,
9.45am for 10.00am. A cubeless
round-robin is planned, with a
chouette board (two against one)
if an odd number present.
Further information from Brian
Metcalf, 01263 761310 or e-mail sue_brian_m@hotmail.com.
BROADLAND CHESS CLUB NEWS
The season continues successfully for Broadland Chess Club.
In the Norfolk League Broadland Bitterns are top of Division 1
on points and Broadland Harnsers are top of Division 2. Broadland’s
two teams in Division 3, the Harriers and the Swallowtails, are both
mid-table.
On 11th February Broadland Cormorants beat King’s Lynn Gold
3½ - ½ in one semi-final of the Williamson Plate and will play Dons
Buccaneers at home in the final on Wednesday 15th April. Broadland’s
team in the other semi-final, the Buzzards, did well to gain 1½ points
against a stronger side from Norwich, the Dons Bucaneers.
Broadland have also reached the Norfolk final of the Norfolk and
Suffolk Cup, in which they will play Norfolk and Norwich at home on
25th February.
For more information about the club, see its website at https://sites.
google.com/site/broadlandchessclub/ or contact the secretary Paul
Badger by email - paulbadger@supanet.com or phone 01603 737572.
FOOTBALL QUIZ ANSWERS
This issue’s answers are below (to read hold in front of a mirror)
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Photographs: Above Dr. Cedric Lytton receives his trophy from
Brian Metcalf. Below: Martyn Guest receiving the runner up prize
and trophy from Dr. Cedric Lytton, tournament director
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LOCAL POLICE NEWS
Craymere Road, Briston,
Melton Constable Tel: 01263 861 948
WITNESS APPEAL FOLLOWING SHERINGHAM
BURGLARY
Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in
Sheringham which happened between 6.00pm on Wednesday 4th February
and 8.00am on Thursday 5th February at a property on Greenlands Way.
The offender(s) forced entry to the address by breaking the glass in a rear
door, but left without stealing anything.
Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area between the
times stated or anyone with information should contact DC Riki Chase at
Great Yarmouth CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800
555 111.
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HOLT PROBUS CLUB
The link between Blakeney Point and Iraq!
The distinguished local naturalist, Richard Porter, was the guest
speaker at the February meeting of Holt and District Probus Club.
Richard has been reported as saying that one of the reasons he lives
at Cley is to be near Blakeney Point, probably his ‘favourite place in
Britain’. He talked about the Sandwich Terns and the Little Terns - the
Point is an important breeding ground for these, as well as for many
other species. He told of the brown hares which are common on the
Point now, whereas the rabbits have all but gone; and how important it
had become to keep foxes away to protect the terns’ nesting sites.
In stark contrast - Iraq! The Mesopotamian Marshes are a vast
expanse of reeds and open water twice the size of Norfolk, and are the
largest wetland ecosystem in the Middle East. They support a number
of species of global conservation concern, for example it supports
the only breeding population of the globally endangered Basra reed
warbler and holds the world’s highest wintering numbers of the
threatened marbled duck.
The charity ‘Nature Iraq’ is doing much to support and nurture the
conservation of wildlife in Iraq, which is recovering somewhat after
the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. Richard has helped by running
training schools for young biologists - which for a time were run in
Syria, but of course that country is now also racked with conflict.
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 Secretary Eric
Dear on 01263 823207.
THE HOLT CHRONICLE
01263 712177
NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT
COUNCIL PROSECUTES BODHAM
MAN FOR FLY-TIPPING
Rodney Drake has, on 18th February, pleaded guilty to
a number of waste offences following an appearance at Norwich
Magistrates Court.
North Norfolk District Council prosecuted Mr Drake following an
investigation by its Environmental Protection Officers after reports
were received from members of the public of a vast quantity of waste,
fly-tipped in a field in Colby. The waste was discovered to have
originated from the clearance of a property in North Walsham which
was undertaken by Mr Drake’s company, ‘Call Rodney’.
Despite the householder paying Mr Drake to legally dispose of the
waste, large quantities of plastics, furniture, textiles, white goods,
electrical items, carpet, glass and crockery were later found dumped.
Mr Drake pleaded guilty to the following waste offences:
(1) transporting waste without being registered as a waste carrier
[Contrary to S1 of the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989];
(2) knowingly cause controlled waste to be deposited [Section 33 of
the Environmental Protection Act 1990];
(3) failing to comply with Duty of Care to prevent a fly tipping
offense [Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990];
(4) failing to transfer the waste to an authorised person and secure
the transfer of a written description of the waste [Section 34 of the
Environmental Protection Act 1990];
(5) failing to produce a waste transfer notes when required to do so by
the Council [Contrary to Regulation 35 Waste (England and Wales)
Regulations 2011 and Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act
1990].
Mr Drake will be sentenced at Norwich Magistrates Court on
Wednesday 18th March 2015.
North Norfolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for the
Environment, Angie-Fitch-Tillett said: “I hope that Mr Drake’s
appearance at court today sends out a strong message that there is
no hiding place for anyone who thinks it is ok to fly-tip. If people
feel they can dispose of their rubbish anywhere they like and
thereby destroy our beautiful area for everyone else, we will seek to
prosecute.”
THAT’S LIFE! More true life experiences
I love the email exchanges I have with our medical-transcription
trainees from India. They use such beautiful flowery language.
“With God’s grace and you at the helm, I will endeavour to succeed on
the road to perfection,” wrote one man when he sent in his work.
I responded with a thank-you and three pages of corrections, which
elicited another email from him.
“I see the road to perfection is longer than anticipated.”
My father was a GP on a Hebridean island. One day a crofter in his late
eighties came to see him with a mysteriously painful spine.
Dad asked him if he had undertaken any particularly strenuous
activities recently that may have caused the problem.
The old man shook his head for a while, then remembered, “Oh aye, I
suppose it could have been when I had to lift a sack of peat on to the
wife’s back.”
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LOCAL LIFEBOAT LUCY LAVERS RETURNS TO DUNKIRK, 75 YEARS ON
Something special is happening this Spring – veteran lifeboat Lucy Lavers is returning to Dunkirk.
Her very first trip as a newly-built lifeboat in May 1940 was helping the evacuation of British and Allied troops stranded in Dunkirk, France.
This Spring will be the first time she’s been back there since ‘Operation Dynamo’. The charity Rescue Wooden Boats is using a Heritage Lottery
Grant to restore Lucy Lavers to her former glory in order to make this commemorative voyage. After years of neglect, by May 2015 she will
look her magnificent best again.
In early May Lucy Lavers will leave Wells-next-the-Sea, calling at
Lowestoft, Aldeburgh, Levington, Harwich, Ramsgate, and finally crossing
the Channel to Dunkirk. The aim is to tell her story in each port and to
encourage people, especially young people, to learn about the Dunkirk
evacuation and maritime history. At each port, visitors can board Lucy
Lavers, experience being on this 1940 lifeboat and feel the enormity of the
events she took part in.
Lucy Lavers’ journey will involve a team of volunteer sailing crews,
onshore coordinators, and a film crew, all working together along her route
to France and back. There will be a programme of linked events onshore,
including presentations and a volunteer-manned travelling exhibition.
There’s even the opportunity to
share in this exciting voyage,
by bidding for a place on
board for some legs of the
journey! Visit our eBay profile
to bid: www.ebay.co.uk/usr/
rescuewoodenboats
We’re seeking support, the voyage from Wells-next-the-Sea is 385 nautical miles and will cost £90
per mile. Text LLDQ01 £3 to 70070 to donate by text, or donate at www.rescuewoodenboats.com,
and your name will be written in a commemorative book which will accompany Lucy Lavers on her
voyage. We encourage community participation, volunteers, fundraisers, educational organisations
and local interest groups will be welcomed at each port of call. If you’d like to be involved and
become part of Lucy Lavers’ story, please contact Kate Faire, info@rescuewoodenboats.com.
After her return trip to Dunkirk, Lucy Lavers will live in Wells-next-the-Sea and give educational
trips to help people understand and experience our maritime heritage. Her story will continue to be
told, through films, photographs and displays at the Rescue Wooden Boats Visitor Centre in Stiffkey
NR23 1QF, open at weekends, 10.00am - 4.00pm, throughout the winter months, and online at
www.rescuewoodenboats.com.
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