The Holt 411.pdf · 1 The Holt Chronicle Issue 411 5th October 2018 Serving Holt, Sheringham, Wells, Fakenham and surrounding villages

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WE’LL EAT AGAIN!HOLT COMMUNITY CAFÉ AT THE 1940’S WEEKEND

Holt once again buzzed with nostalgia for the annual 1940’s Weekend, with a huge array of entertainment and events, bringing together a vast number of talents, vintage vehicles, stalls and reminiscence, doing what we do best as a town; welcoming people from all over the country to celebrate an extraordinary era. As a local charity, we were so thrilled and grateful to be nominated as one of the recipients of the funds raised by the town’s efforts, and plunged headlong into the festivities, organising a ‘Taste of the Forties’ refreshment stall on Shirehall Plain, which proved to be immensely successful. The café manned the stall, as well as coordinating efforts at the car park at Gresham’s School, with its superb team of hardworking and dedicated volunteers, who all worked their socks off over a very long but massively enjoyable weekend, helping to raise record breaking funds. The atmosphere in the town was so uplifting, welcoming and friendly, with entertainment provided by the fabulous D Day Darlings, our local outstanding Ukulele band, Winston Churchill, the wonderfully nostalgic singing of Sharon Jiggins, and a great array of vintage stalls, that it really did evoke that wartime era, where people stood together and pulled together, helping each other out and looking out for one another’s welfare; it made me very proud to be part of this town. As evocative as it was, I have to say that my experience of working at the café in Holt has shown me what a great town we have, as that culture of welcoming and looking after one another is very much alive and well today, and we see a lot of it at the Holt Community Café; it is very heartening to experience.A particularly poignant moment was the Memory Concert on the Saturday, performed by the D Day Darlings, with our more senior residents of our town being special guests of honour, and given front row seats, tea and cake, to hear them perform. The Darlings sang their hearts out to our guests as well as the rest of the crowd; they are genuinely lovely, warm people, and everyone so enjoyed having them there as part of the celebrations. Many thanks to all who responded to our invitation to join in. The Holt WI organised and ran the splendid Best Dressed competition, which was great fun and very entertaining, with large numbers of people parading in front of the judges, The D Day Darlings, who did a fabulous job choosing the winners, not an easy task! We had some comedy entries, notably the rather hirsute char ladies complete with beards, as well as some really fantastic vintage costumes. Massive thanks to the WI for doing such an amazing job.

THANK YOU!A huge thank you must go out to all our volunteers who put so much into making the weekend the success it was. Our thanks also to Nina from Nina’s Wine Bar and Jane Arnup from Hayes and Storr, who both provided electrical hook ups for our stall, and without whom there would have been no hot drinks or soup! Thank you also to Crowes for water and overnight storage, and to our friends at the Methodist Church, who supplied tables and equipment, and the Community Centre for helping us out with chairs and urns. And finally, a massive thank you to all those people who supported our fundraising efforts in other ways, by buying our food, supporting the stall and cooking literally biblical amounts of cakes and goodies for us to sell; we are so grateful to you.We very much look forward to seeing where this great town event can go in the future, and being part of the festivities next year.Carolyn BurnChief Operating Officer, Holt Community Cafe

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COUNTY COUNCIL NEWSfrom County Councillor Sarah Butikofer

[email protected] or 07968 897235Dear Residents of Holt County Division,What a change from last month its been all go ever since! My report this month starts and ends on a focus for our young people.As many of you will by now be aware, Gladman homes are looking to revisit the site of a planning application made in the recent past for homes south of the bypass in the Beresford Road area. This time their application also makes provision for a new primary school for the town. Whilst I firmly believe the town needs a new Primary School I am concerned if this is the right place for this development given the access available. I would be very interested to know what people from across the town think about this application. I am acutely aware I am your County Council representative, and I want to make sure I am taking your views on this proposal back to County Hall. If you have an opinion either way on this issue please get in contact, my details are at the end of this article.I have also been following up with County Hall on several highways issues relating to the town. Residents will have seen that the consultation process on the new weight restrictions in the Hempstead Road area have started. It is hoped by implementing this that much of the heavy traffic using this route will use the access link from the bypass to the industrial estate instead. Residents have also contacted me regarding the incessant digging up of the Cromer Road by various utilities, particularly considering the fact it was only ‘top dressed’ at the start of the summer. I continue to press the highways department on this issue, to try and find out if it will be re-done once the patchwork is complete. I am also trying to find out when the highways adjustments I paid for from my highways allowance will be made in Weybourne.Finally, I was very sorry not to be able to attend Holt Library on Saturday to give out the medals for the summer reading challenge as planned (due to a medical appointment). This was one of the highlights of my year last year, its such a wonderful initiative encouraging our young people to read over the summer holidays. Congratulations to all those who received their medals and certificates of achievement.Until next monthSarah, County Councillor for Holt Division(Aylmerton, Barningham, Bessingham, Cley-next-the-Sea, East Beckham, East Runton, Gresham, High Kelling, Holt, Kelling, Matlaske, Metton, Runton, Salthouse, Sustead, Upper Sheringham, West Runton, Weybourne)

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HOLT TOWN COUNCILCouncil Office, Holt Community Centre, Kerridge Way,

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Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9.00am - 12.00noonMayor Cllr Maggie Prior, Deputy Mayor Cllr Richard Neech

HOLT TOWN COUNCIL MET ON 10 SEPTEMBER 2018 FOR ITS MONTHLY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING.

The Chair, Cllr Maggie Prior, was delighted to announce the winners of the front garden competition as follows:Gold Mrs Margaret BlackshawSilver Mrs Coe Bronze Mr & Mrs FrierUnfortunately, Mrs Blackshaw was unwell and unable to attend, but we are looking forward to welcoming her at our next Town Council meeting. Prizes and certificates were handed out to the other worthy winners. Holt Town Council are still trying to obtain information regarding the scaffolding around Voewood books and the old carpet shop. There have been some issues and in the case of Voewood very hard to access but Cllr Prior is hoping to go on a site visit with a NNDC officer in the very near future. County Councillor Butikofer announced that the Gladman’s site had been chosen by NCC for the new school, town councillors present were concerned that this site might not be big enough and therefore not future proofed but were assured that the studies have shown it to be adequate. Holt Town Council were disgusted that Holt had not been chosen for toilet investment. Some £600,000 has been put aside for updates. This was made worse as the funding comes from car parking revenue and the Albert Street car park in Holt is one of the most financially profitable in NNDC. It was agreed to produce a press release expressing our horror. It was a coincidence that a couple of days later we received a letter from a visitor who was disgusted by the state of the Albert Street toilets.The meeting was informed that the two open green spaces south of the bypass are owned by NNDC and they would be open to a proposal from Holt Town Council for this land. The Council is aware that there is a lack of play provision on that side of the bypass and see this as an opportunity. The sites will be looked at and quotes obtained to see if we can redress the balance and supply something for the young people. The Town Council also agreed to look at a rolling electronic sign that could advertise what is happening in Holt, this could also potentially be used by local traders as advertising space. The Town Council was positive about this idea and it was agree the Clerk would research further. It was agreed that Holt Town Council would purchase a 6ft ‘Tommy’ to commemorate the ending of WWI. Lord Dannant has been encouraging towns to mark this important date in this way and we look forward to seeing it installed in the Memorial garden. The Clerk reported after chasing the Post Office, they explained that a post box wouldn’t now be put at the old Post Office end of town. As you are probably aware this was asked for by our residents and after meetings and site visits it was agreed this would be installed, so we were saddened to hear that cables underground don’t make it viable. If you feel strongly about this, then please email or write to the Clerk and we will see about getting a petition together. Meanwhile we are trying to enter into a dialogue with them to see if we can resolve this. Email [email protected] Just a quick note to let you know that our local Policeman Graham Gower-Smith didn’t get nominated for a Nosca. Apparently, it went to someone in Norwich, however we all thought he deserved it and certainly Holt Town Council would like to record their thanks for all he does for us and Holt. You are a winner in our eyes!!The next Town Council meeting will be on 8th October 2018, at 7.00pm, at Holt Cummunity Centre. We look forward to seeing you there.

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After nearly 20 years in Appleyard, Holt, Spirit of the Andes is to close in mid-October.The shop has been a favourite with generations of Holt ladies and those who come from distances to shop or those who holiday in North Norfolk.It is with much sadness that the shop’s owner, Richard Hartley, made this decision when the lease was up for renewal. He said, “We have a wonderfully loyal and devoted clientele, some of whom bought Alpaca and Pima Cotton tops at the turn of the century when we first opened ... and who are

still wearing them today! I would like to thank them for their support and suggestions. It has been a difficult decision to close the shop but it is becoming increasingly more complicated for us trading in a specialist and niche market to

juggle exchange rates and more importantly deal with the rising cost of alpaca yarn. The obvious answer is to concentrate on online sales and save many of the costs that retailers increasingly have to face. So, sadly the shop in Appleyard, Holt, the last of the 14 shops once operated by Spirit, will be closing in early October.” Those of you who can make the journey to Holt before 13th October will find a whole array of beautiful alpaca knitwear from socks to headwear (for men as well as ladies); from alpaca cuddly toys to wooden chess sets, all half price or less. There really will be some never to be repeated purchases and if they last as long as the shop, then they really will be some bargains.


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As time goes by popular names change. We have fifteen of the thirty most popular girl’s names of 2018 (four letters or more) hidden in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH. How many can you find?

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.

NUMBER CRUNCHER7 5 9 14 11 21 = 5

The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 1 2 3 8The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were:LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU WHILE YOU’RE BUSY MAKING OTHER PLANS.JOHN LENNONandIN THE BUSINESS WORLD, THE REARVIEW MIRROR IS ALWAYS CLEARER THAN THE

WINDSHIELD.WARREN BUFFETTThe sixteen professions in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were:ARCHITECTBAKERBUILDERCARETAKERCARPENTERCLEANERDECORATORDENTISTELECTRICIANFARMER

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The NUMBER CRUNCHEROne answer was:8 x 14 – 7 + 12 ÷ 13 + 6 = 15(there could be others!)

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Our first meeting of the season was on Monday 10th September. We were delighted to see seven new faces. The Garden Club plant stall at the High Kelling fete on 1st September was a great success (pictured) and the remaining items were on sale at the meeting. Unfortunately our speaker was unable to attend, but committee members dashed home for a laptop and DVD so we could watch an Alan Titchmarsh presentation about National Trust Gardens around the country. The nearest garden was at Peckover House in Wisbech. Behind the Georgian townhouse, once owned by the Quaker Peckover family, is a fine example of a Victorian garden, whose two acres include a spectacular rose garden, orangery and croquet lawn and many specimen plants collected by the Peckovers. Next time we’re driving west towards Peterborough, it looks well worth a detour to visit. Our chairperson reminded us that the Garden Club was formed around 50 years ago, so we will have a small celebration to mark this at 7.00pm before next month’s meeting on Monday 8th October. We welcome new members and guests so do join us at High Kelling Village Hall on the second Monday of each month between September and May. Our evenings start with tea and a chat, we usually have an illustrated talk lasting about an hour and we hold a small raffle with prizes donated by members. We sit down to our pre-Christmas meal at our December meeting and, during the summer, we have our full day coach outing to a garden or gardens in our region.Please contact our club secretary Tanya on 01263 713974 for more details. Hopefully our club will flourish for another 50 years.

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Popular scheme continues to support community groups across the districtChurch bells, floodlights and children’s play equipment are among the projects to be given a boost with funding from North Norfolk District Council’s Big Society Fund (BSF). The BSF has awarded more than £95,000 to 13 recipients in its latest round of funding:• All Saints Church, Beeston Regis (£10,000) - to install a toilet in the north-facing vestry that will have disabled facilities and access, and will include baby-changing facilities• All Saints Church, Upper Sheringham (£10,000) - contribution towards the restoration of six church bells and a chiming mechanism to enable those who have difficulty in managing stairs to take part in bell-ringing• Coronation Hall, Mundesley (£10,000) - to replace and improve the existing heating system• East Ruston Village Hall (£10,000) - contribution towards the removal and replacing of the roof tiles and installation, guttering and repairing roof timbers• Fakenham Town Council (£8,000) - contribution towards the set-up of a heritage trail• Hawk and Owl Trust, Sculthorpe (£3,110.40) - to purchase a projector and a laptop for the new Education Hide• Hindolveston Parish Council (£2,000) - to provide a concrete access path from the Street to the Millennium Pavilion• Hoveton Village Hall & Recreation Ground (£13,025.50) - to purchase two pieces of play equipment, a zip wire and swing set, plus safety matting• North Norfolk Astronomy Society (£4,000) - contribution towards the purchase of giant observation binoculars plus mount, a refractor telescope on a tracking mount, and a Celestron C11 telescope on a tracking mount• North Walsham Football Club (£10,000) - to refurbish the floodlights that cover the main pitch, youth pitches and the training area at Greens Road• Sheringham Bridge Learners Club (£300) - seed funding to set up a new club to teach bridge to beginners• Skeyton Village Hall (£10,000) - contribution to the extension of the village hall to provide space for a disabled toilet with baby changing facilities• Southrepps Village Hall (£6,246.08) - to remove old heaters and install two new LPG space heatersThe 13 grants combined are worth £96,681.98.Since the fund started in 2012, NNDC has awarded more than £1.7m to 232 community projects.Cllr John Lee, Leader of North Norfolk District Council and Chairman of the BSF panel, said: “It is always great to be able to support these good causes within our community. There are so many fantastic projects all around North Norfolk, and learning about them and being able to help them is a highlight of my job.As always, I’d encourage any groups across the district to get in touch to see if we can support them in our future funding rounds.”Completed applications to be submitted to the December panel need to be received by 5th November.For more information about the application process, visit www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/tasks/big-society-fund/big-society-fund-details or contact the BSF team on 01263 516173 or 01263 516248.

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Readers Write....A column where you can write in. Write to us - share your news or views on issues that concern our community. Just e-mail your letter to [email protected] or leave it in THE HOLT CHRONICLE collection box in Feeney's Newsagents. ALL letters must have a contact name, full postal address and telephone number so that we may be able to contact you if necessary but please note that we will publish your name but not your address or telephone number unless requested to do so.PLEASE KEEP YOUR LETTER TO A MAXIMUM OF 300 WORDS so that we may be able to publish it in full.Please note: The views expressed in this column are not necessarily the views of the editor or publishers of The Holt Chronicle but those of the author’s submitting the material.

HOLT POPULATION TO INCREASE BY 40% IN

THE NEXT FIVE YEARSDear Caroline,With all the discussions going on about Vitfoss, aircraft movements and Councillor criticisms, I think that we are in danger of missing perhaps the biggest challenge that the Town is facing.We have a population of approximately 3,800 residents, with a lovely combination of shops, businesses and services to match. In February 2015 a planning inspector rejected an application to build another 190 Houses next to Holt Country Park by a ‘land promoter’, because he felt that the social, cultural and environmental features of the Town would be compromised and that basic services would be unable to cope.The ‘land promoter’ failed to acknowledge the consequences outlined by the Inspector, and his single minded pursuit of huge development profits has resulted in a new application.In the next five years, planning permissions and identified sites have already increased the number of new homes by 456 and this new development will raise that number to 566. It means that the population of Holt will rise by a near staggering 40%.It is clear that Holt cannot service this level of development in the short or medium term, and if permission is granted, then we will all suffer for the next 15 years whilst the infrastructure tries to catch up.Has Holt become the dumping ground for North Norfolk District Council chasing Government Targets? Have any of the other Towns in North Norfolk had such staggeringly high statistics?Do our local Councillors realise the damage that will be done?Is this really what we want?It is time for us all - Planners, Councillors and residents to face what is happening and challenge these threats to our lovely TownYours sincerely,Richard Carter

HOLT TOILETSLetter sent to the Town Council and replies.

Dear Sirs,We used to live in Holt and still visit it regularly. We were there yesterday and it so happened my wife needed to go to the toilet when we went back to the car, which was in the Albert Street car park. So she used the toilet adjacent to the car park.Unfortunately, what she found inside disgusted her. One toilet was blocked with

toilet paper and was very smelly, sinks were dirty, there was only one tiny piece of soap and the hand driers were completely ineffective.Overall it was very smelly and dirty and this was mid morning.We feel this is a real let down for Holt and something the council should ensure does not happen.Yours sincerely, Ian & Tina Thompson-Bell

Good morning Mr Thomson Bell, I am sorry to hear about your recent visit to the Albert Street toilets.As you are probably aware these toilets are in the ownership of North Norfolk District Council and they maintain and run them. Holt Town Council own the toilets in Church Street and, although old and dated, we do try very hard to keep these clean and up to a good standard. I am wondering if you would be willing for me to pass on your letter to the Holt Chronicle for publication and also NNDC so they can see what the issues here are. Thank you again for letting us know. Kind regards,Elaine Oliver,Town Clerk

Hello Elaine,Thank you for your reply. I was not aware that NNDC is responsible for the Albert Street toilets. Perhaps this should change.I would be happy for you to pass on my letter to the Holt Chronicle and to NNDC.Regards,Ian Thompson-Bell

1940’s TRAFFIC PROBLEMS

Dear Caroline,Judging by the traffic to the east of Holt on the morning of Sunday 16th September, the 1940’s weekend was very successful, with the station and hospital field car park well utilised, giving visitors to the event easy access to the buses which had been laid on to transport them in to the town.However, siting two bus stops virtually opposite each other on the fairly narrow access road to Lloyd Court, and Kelling Hospital, not to mention the surgery, caused delay and frustration to those of us needing to reach these places in order to visit residents or patients or take people to church etc.Perhaps next year the organisers could improve on the layout of such bus stops.Yours sincerely,Sue Wilding

PARKING PROBLEMSDear Caroline,I moved to Holt at the beginning of the year. In the beginning all was well, even though there was no designated car parking close to Albert Street. Unfortunately, I was unwell on some occasions from April and not able to put my car neither in a long stay space nor park miles away from my home.Immediately the traffic wardens homed in on this, spotting the car and monitoring it like hawks. Any time slightly over a one hour slot or parked slightly on a line and it would be plastered with a ticket. On one occasion I reached my car on a baking hot summer’s day, crammed in as usual to a space on the side of a road, to find a ticket literally glued to the windscreen. I had to have it cleaned to remove this. I tried to avoid all of this but to no avail and no one has listened, not even the County Councillors or our MP. All in all, there have been numerous fines issued, when if there was common sense to let residents park before the busy holiday season sensibly and adequate provisions made for residents, my huge debt could have been avoided. It surely cannot be expected of residents to have to park miles away from their home late at night or for them to keep having to move their car every hour during the day! Nor pay hundreds of pounds for car park spaces, which get full up during busy seasons anyway. Yours sincerely, E Johnson

FUN DAY AT MANNINGTON HALL

Dear Caroline,I would like to thank everyone who, in any way, made our Fun Day at Mannington Hall such a great event, where all ages could enjoy themselves on a beautiful Summer Day.Thank you all very much indeed. I am relieved that my idea, with the help of many other Lions, came to fruition in such a rewarding way. We made £3,800 towards the portable ECG machine for the Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital.Yours sincerely,Liz BowlerPresident, Sheringham & Cromer Lions Club

THANK YOUDear Caroline,Please could I use this column to thank the shopkeepers in Holt, who displayed my ‘Wanted’ poster for the 1940’s weekend, on their shops.Yours sincerely,John Rudd (The Holt Spiv)


THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS

Dear Caroline,I hope that through your column I can express my thanks to the three people who came to my assistance when I tripped and fell heavily outside the Vinyl Vault on Wednesday 26th September.I hit my face on the pavement and bled rather freely. A couple who had been just in front of me came to help immediately and a gentlemen in a pick-up truck stopped and brought an emergency dressing which was very necessary.I declined calling for paramedics but was able to give my husband’s number at home which was five minutes walk away.By the time he arrived I had been helped to a bench nearby and, whilst still very shocked, was beginning to recover.My husband helped me home and I was able to get ice to my injuries, which were painful but not serious when cleaned up, nothing broken. After a good night’s sleep I am bruised and swollen but unbowed!I would like to thank all three for their prompt attendance and solicitude. I am sorry that I did not see their faces properly but I can remember the sympathy and kindness in their voices which meant a great deal. I hope that they see this letter.Thank you all.Yours sincerely,Teresa Brown

HELP NEEDED WITH WWI MEMORABILIA

Dear Caroline,I thought your readers might be interested in hearing how they can contribute towards an Armistice concert that the Friends of Wiveton Church are organising.It is a concert on the 16th November and

featuring readings by Michael Brunson, performances by Double Octave Choir, members of Gresham Brass and Wyatt Earp playing the flute.In addition, we are putting together a selection of WW1 memorabilia provided by local residents and have to date some interesting items including some of the Allies’ flags that were displayed outside Chapman and Son’s shop in Leicester Square as part of the London Victory parade in 1919.We are looking for more items of interest from WW1 and if any of your readers think they have something of interest they could lend us for the evening, we’d be delighted to hear from them. Please contact me on 07971 470902 or [email protected] sincerely,Nicola Dempsey

STAMPS FOR CHARITYDear Caroline, Please would you ask readers of Holt Chronicle to save their used stamps for me which I send on to various charities which I support. Thank you very much.Yours sincerely,Jayne Manning,111 Mill Road, CROMER NR27 0AD

THANKS TO LITTLE STAR

Dear Caroline, The Holt and District Branch of the Royal British Legion would like to take this opportunity to thank the Little Star group at the Holt Community Café for donating 100 beautifully knitted and handcrafted felt poppies to raise funds to support the work of the RBL.We would also like to thank Mrs P Holl of Fakenham for her kind donation of knitted

poppies.A total of £441 was raised during the 1940s weekend, which enables the Branch to continue its work within the local community and provide the ongoing support of RBL members and their families.Yours sincerely,Dr Lauren Griffiths (ARRC),Honorary Secretary, Holt and District Branch of the Royal British Legion

RUBY WEDDING CELEBRATION

Dear Caroline,Please could we use this column to say ‘thank you’ to all family and friends who joined us in celebrating our Ruby Wedding Anniversary at Blakeney Harbour Rooms.With everybody’s help we raised £522.00 for the ‘Breathe Easy’ charity.Yours sincerely,Trevor & Rosie Alford

POSTAGE STAMPSDear Caroline,I have a variety of 14 different issues of pre-decimal unused postage stamps, in blocks, loose or in part sheets. There are over 500 in total including Churchill, Concorde, TUC, Alcock & Brown etc.This is an unwanted inheritance which I would like to sell with the proceeds going to a children’s charity.Please call me on 01263 711890. Yours sincerely,Chu N. Tai

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D DAY DARLINGS SUPPORTING THE BRITISH LEGION Rodney Scott, a member of the Holt and District Branch of the Royal British Legion and author of Modern War Poetry, gave an impromptu poetry reading at the recent Holt 1940s weekend. Supported by the D Day Darlings, Rodney recited his Poppy poem that is based on a conversation Rodney had with his late father-in-law, who

organised a local Poppy Appeal. One day, during the unpacking of the poppies they pondered, ‘why a poppy and not a rose’?The D Day Darlings firmly believe, as does Rod, that you should ‘wear your poppy, and wear it with pride, but wear it for the living, not only for those who died’ (R Scott, 2018). Donations arising from the poetry book during the 1940s weekend, helped to raise £201 for the Branch. The book of Modern War Poetry can be yours for a suggested minimum donation of £3.00. Copies are available at the High Kelling Store, The Holt Barber Shop (White Lion Street), The Feathers Hotel and Bakers and Larners. You can also get a copy from the Holt and District Branch Secretary: Lauren Griffiths, who is contactable on: 01263 663178 or 07850 649160, or via email: [email protected] copy can be posted on receipt of a suggested minimum donation of £3.00 and 60p for postage and packaging.


THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, KELLINGThe Village Church of Kelling, which dates from the thirteenth Century, has a 11.00am Service each Sunday, either of Matins or of Holy Communion and an Evensong when there is a fifth Sunday in the month.St.Mary’s is set in a large open churchyard on the Holt Road a mile from the Village. The Church contains many interesting features, including a 14th Century Easter Sepulchre and a window and a remarkable painting both depicting connections with local bird-life and St.Francis of Assisi.The Church draws a congregation partly from outside the Village from those who value traditional services using the words of the Book of Common Prayer.

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A Catholic Mass is celebrated in St. Andrew’s Church, Holton most Thursdays at 9.30am by kind permission of the Rector.

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SUNDAY SERVICES at 11.00am 7th October Revd. Cliff Shanganya/Cook 14th October Mrs Judith Semmons 21st October Local arrangement 28th October Revd. Cliff ShanganyaOTHER REGULAR CHURCH ACTIVITIES ALL WELCOMEBEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Second Monday of the month ~ 10.30am to 11.45amBIBLE STUDY: Alternate Monday Afternoons at 2.30pm.STEPPING STONES: For the little ones; Tuesdays at 9.15amBIBLE STUDY: Alternate Tuesday Afternoons at 2.30pmFRIDAY MORNING PRAYER SERVICE: At 9.30am followed by Morning CoffeeAFTERNOON CREAM TEAS: Every 3rd Friday afternoon in the month 2.00pm - 4.00pm. This is an event never to be missed, cakes are delicious.

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THE SALVATION ARMY, BRISTONChristian worship - open to all each Sunday at 2.00pmA warm welcome is waiting for you! Why not stay for a cup of tea and a chat afterwards?

Tuesday Morning CAMEO 10.00am - 12.00noonCome And Meet Each Other for coffee/ tea/ biscuits and a chat...Also a Lite Bite Lunch at 12.00. No charge is made, but a donation in the box will be gratefully received towards expenses. All are welcome.

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FROM THE REGISTERS:Funerals: Monday 24th September: Molly Pearce

THANKSGIVINGDear friends, Our annual harvest thanksgiving is centuries old. Rooted in the Jewish old testament tradition of offering the first fruits of the harvest to God, giving thanks for the harvest of creation enables us to acknowledge and give thanks for all that we have. Living in Norfolk we are very blessed with an array of locally produced food and drink. Meat, fish, cheese, fruit, vegetables, milk, bread, flour, beer, wine, spirits and even saffron can all be sourced locally. But of course growing and producing food is not without it stresses and strains and those who work in agriculture are not immune from suffering with stress, anxiety and depression. Financial issues, increased regulations, irregular weather patterns, animal sickness, isolation, loneliness, grief, and long working hours can be a recipe for anxiety and depression. That is why this year’s harvest thanksgiving will be accompanied by an appeal to support the work of YANA, You are not alone, which is an east Anglian charity working to promote mental health awareness and support those who suffer with mental health issues in the farming community. Also, while we wish to support the local farming community we also want to help farmers in eastern Africa grow more, and sell more. FARM AFRICA is an international charity working to build a prosperous Africa. Helping farmers in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, produce more food, protect the environment and develop businesses, Farm Africa is transforming the lives of rural communities. In 2017 the charity reached 2.6 million people and helped local people sustainably manage 980,000 hectares of forest and rangelands. Almost half of those suffering from extreme poverty live in sub-Saharan Africa and the majority of them work in agriculture, working with Governments, the private sector and local people Farm Africa is helping to lift people out of poverty. Harvest Thanksgiving is not only an opportunity to give thanks for that which we have; it is also an opportunity to share what we have. There is a real need to reconnect with where our food comes from and those who grow and harvest it, as well as being mindful of the needs of millions of people who continue to go hungry in our world today and the help we can give them. Here in North Norfolk we are well placed to do so.Kindest regards Fr. Howard

SAINT ANDREW’S & ALL SAINTS NEWSThe Parish of Holt with High Kelling

Rector: Fr. Howard Stoker SSC, The Rectory, Church Street, Holt NR25 6BB Tel: 01263 712048email:[email protected]

Assistant Curate: Fr. Stephen Graham Tel. 01263 649985, E: [email protected] Office Tel: 01263 713479 E: [email protected] website at www.holtchurch.org

OPEN THE CHURCH FOR HARVESTTuesday 23rd October 2pm – 4pm

In the Parish Church Meeting RoomA children’s craft based activity

Fun for all the Family.Children must be accompanied by an adult.

COFFEE MORNING MONDAYS call in for coffee in the meeting room at St Andrews. 10.00am - 12.00noon every Monday morning. Always someone to meet and talk to. All Welcome.

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HARVEST THANKSGIVING Sunday 14th October 2018

8.00am Eucharist9.15am Eucharist at All Saints10.30am Sung Parish Eucharist

followed by a bring and share harvest lunch in the Parish Church Hall

5.00pm Harvest Evensong

MUSIC AT ST ANDREWS

WEDNESDAY LUNCH TIME RECITALS

1.10pm - 2.00pm. Free admission. Donations welcome.Wednesday 17th October: Organ & Voice - Valerie WrightWednesday 7th November: Organ Music for Remembrance Wednesday 21st November:

Organ & Voice - Helen McCombie-Armstrong Wednesday 5th December:

Organ Music for Advent & Christmas

NEXT FALCON CONCERTSaturday October 13th at 6.30pm

Dominika Rosiek (violin)Free admission. Retiring collection.

LOOKING TO HIRE A SPACE IN 2018? The Parish Church Hall and St Andrew’s Meeting room are available to hire for one off or regular events. Competitive rates. Excellent facilities.Visit the website www.holtchurch.org or contact the Parish Administrator tel: 01263 713479.

LITTLE LAMB’S PARENT & TODDLER GROUP meets every Wednesday during term time 9.30am - 11.00am in the Parish Church Hall. All parents/carers are welcome to come along and meet with friends and make new ones.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about service times, baptisms, weddings, bible study groups, prayer groups, music, fellowship, concerts, and church life please visit: www.holtchurch.org


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FIRST ROUND OF ARTS AND CULTURE FUND GRANTS

AWARDEDNine community organisations, looking to improve health and wellbeing in North Norfolk, have been awarded grants of up to £2,000 each by North Norfolk District Council (NNDC). • Creative Arts East - £2,000 towards the cost of a participatory arts programme for isolated older people, with a particular focus on those living with dementia. • Swafield Village Hall - £250 towards the costs of cinema nights. • Little Snoring Parish Council - £2,000 towards the cost of arts and craft sessions. • Music for Families - £2,000 towards the cost of the Music for Families Project in Briston and Holt. • Musical Keys - £2,000 towards a project for adults with learning difficulties. • North Norfolk Exhibition Project - £1,000 towards the cost of artist led workshops at Cley 18. • Playing for Cake - £2,000 towards the cost of a singing group to improve health and wellbeing (above).• Sheringham & Cromer Choral Society - £778 towards the cost of the Come & Sing workshop.• Sing Your Heart Out (North) - £2,000 towards the cost of wellbeing workshops in Sheringham. For Community Interest Company, Playing for Cake, this funding helps them to bring ‘Sing to Beat Parkinson’s’ to North Norfolk, encouraging people with Parkinson’s to sing. For people with Parkinson’s singing can help to retain their voice quality and thus help them communicate with others for longer. Any voluntary or community organisation with a project to improve the health and wellbeing of a community or specific group of residents through participation and engagement in arts and culture in North Norfolk is encouraged to apply to the fund for grants, which are each worth up to £2,000. The grants are not restricted to dedicated arts and culture organisations. Other groups that want to arrange activities such as music or dance sessions, or pottery classes, for example can also apply.Applications can be submitted at any time, with decisions being made in March, July and November. To be considered this November, applications need to be submitted by Friday 26th October.For more information or to apply for a grant, visit https://www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/artsandculture. To discuss a potential application, call the Communities Team on 01263 516173 or 01263 516248.

REMINISCING ON NORFOLK LIFEFruits of orchard and fieldThe late, great Sydney Grapes, immortal Boy John of the Eastern Daily Press, left a story which demonstrated that Norfolk folk, not only spoke differently, but heard differently also.To illustrate his point, he left a story about the great royal houses of Windsor, Balmoral, and Sandringham. At Balmoral and Windsor the public always donated beautiful flowers, but at Sandringham great baskets of gorgeous fruit were bequeathed of which the presiding comestible was always the plum.A survey revealed that this was the result of the Norfolk interpretation of that line in the national anthem which said: ‘Send her Victorias!’ Now, just in case this story is apocryphal, there is another which is unquestionably authentic and in which the jester’s boot is on the other foot. A lady appeared on television recounting her debut in the Womens Land Army here in Norfolk during World War II. The little be-breechered brigade arrived at a particular field where the farmer explained that they were to clear the fat-hen (Chenopodim album) out of the it. Entirely innocent of botanical or scientific name of the weed, the girls set out in search of a fat rogue Rhode Island Red or something of the poultry genus.When the farmer returned later the ladies informed him that they couldn’t find a fat hen anywhere, to which he, with incredulity, responded: “Well, thas’s gro’n” (i.e “Well, that is growing!”) This only added to the girls’ confusion since they interpreted his comment as: “That’s crowing”, searching, thereafter for a fat hen that was crowing!What the frustrated farmer said later can only be guessed at, perhaps: “And there’s a whole army of these silla, sorft mawthers?!”Richard Shepheard

A Lost World ~Briston and Melton Constable My father was a teamsman. This meant that he was in charge of all the horses on the farm, starting earlier than anyone else to prepare them for the day’s work and finishing last. My mother cared for us and also took in washing.We lived on The Meadow and most meat in our meals came from what we could catch. We were luckier than some because we lived with my father’s parents so there was a wage from Grandad and later his pension, 10 shillings (50p) per week. This unfortunately meant I had to share a bed with my grandad!My father set snares around the house and one of my jobs was to cover any rabbits with a tin bath to stop them squealing until father got up to deal with them.A job I really hated was holding a lamp to light my father while he cut the chickens’ throats to bleed them. We reared some every year for Christmas.One year Father reared some geese but they were so friendly that come Christmas, he could not bear to kill them and had to sell them and buy our meat instead.Leslie Kinsley

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I am being blessed almost on a daily basis by generous gardeners, who are sharing their gluts of veg and fruit with me. This week alone I have produced 30 jars of various preserves and have an enormous sack of crab apples to work my way through!A lot of these fruits cannot be purchased, so it’s a real treat to be given them and be able to produce lovely preserves to give as presents. We always serve crab apple jelly with our annual Community Christmas Day Meal at the Community Centre in Holt, and there will be plenty this year!Having been gifted some slightly larger courgettes last week, and not really wanting to make any more chutney with them, I thought I would come up with a really easy recipe that’s just perfect for using them up in a very delicious way. Courgettes need a little help in the taste department, but soak up flavours beautifully, so they are perfect to add to a sauce. This can be made with store cupboard ingredients, so is easy to throw together, and is a great accompaniment to lots of different meals as a vegetable side. Don’t overcook your courgettes, keep a little firmness in them for best results, and if you wanted to be a little more adventurous, you could even add in some chopped aubergine as you are sautéing your veg.For vegetarians, use this as a topping for baked potatoes, with a generous amount of cheese on top, or stir through some pasta. Indeed, if you have leftovers, it makes a great pasta sauce for the next day.Ratatouille1 large or 2/3 smaller courgettes, cut into thin rounds1 white onion, finely chopped1 fat garlic clove, finely choppedOil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes, or Olive oilTin chopped tomatoes3 sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped2 tsp red pestoTsp Italian herbsSplash balsamic vinegarFlat tsp sugarSeasoningPlace your oil in a deep frying pan, and gently sauté your onion for a few minutes.Add the courgettes and garlic and gently sauté until they are starting to soften, around 5 minutes.Add in your sundried tomatoes, herbs, tined tomatoes, pesto and tsp sugar and stir well.Simmer for around 5 minutes and add a splash of balsamic vinegar, turn down the heat and allow to gently simmer until the courgettes are softer, but still retaining a little ‘bite’ to them.Season and serve.

SMILE TIME!My daughter asked me for a pet spider for her birthday, so I went to our local pet shop and they were £70.00!Blow this, I thought, I can get one cheaper off the web.Local Police hunting the ‘knitting needle nutter’, who has stabbed six people in the rear in the last 48 hours, believe the attacker could be following some kind of pattern.What’s the best thing about Switzerland?I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus.Why did the chicken go to the séance? To get to the other side.

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GRAND LAUNCH OF WELLS MALTINGS GOES WITH A BANG!

There was a full house at Wells Maltings on Wednesday 19th September when director Simon Daykin and his team hosted an entertaining evening of events to officially open the £5m arts, heritage and community centre on Staithe Street in Wells-next-the-Sea. BBC Look East came along to film the event which was held to thank funders, staff, volunteers and other key people who have helped bring this far-reaching project to fruition. “What a great day for Wells and North Norfolk; the official opening of our magnificent new multi-arts and community centre,” said Sir Tim Lankester, chairman, Wells Maltings Board of Trustees.Sir Tim also thanked Polly Coke, The Countess of Leicester, (pictured)from neighbouring Holkham Hall, who is Wells Maltings’ overall Patron and who was invited to ‘cut the ribbon’. Only this particular ribbon-cutting ceremony was something rather more dynamic, with theatrical plumes of light and dry ice at the back of the stage.Sir Tim also thanked the project’s many financial supporters, saying: “We are immensely grateful to all who gave to make the project possible, nearly £5 million in total. We say thank you to the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Coastal Communities Fund, the Clore Duffield Foundation and Dr Haruhisa Handa’s International Foundation for Arts and Culture based in Japan.” A showcase of forthcoming events, both on the big screen and on stage, took place in the new 140-seat auditorium and pupils from Alderman Peel High School gave a performance of songs and choral work. There was also a screening of a fascinating time-lapse film, which can be viewed on Wells Maltings’ website, which shows the centre being constructed. All kinds of events are planned at Wells Maltings, with the Autumn Season sponsored by Norfolk Hideaways.For more information, visit: www.wellsmaltings.org.uk.


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10 Station Road Holt NR25 6BS Hello, I would like to ask you an honest question…Are you at ease in yourself?Have you any physical or psychological difficulties that either distract you from carrying on with your day?OrMake you feel unable to live the way you would like to?This could be stiff shoulders or an injury repairing, something more internal like digestive or menstrual complaints. Perhaps there’s a feeling of stress or anxiety, the mind not calming for sleep… maybe something just doesn’t feel ‘right’ in your life, hard to describe but real to youAll of these ways of being can be approached with care and possible alleviation, or at least with finding a sense of ease, through Shiatsu. Shiatsu is a massage-like therapy from Japan with influences from Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern Western medicine. From this holistic perspective the way You are, as a person, is as important as any symptoms or patterns of diseaseMy name is Sebastian Deans and I am a practitioner and teacher of Shiatsu and I’ve been here in The Holt Holistic Centre since 2007. I am open to helping anyone who would like to receive it… well, even if you are not that open to receiving help I’m still happy to see how you get on with treatments (it is very rare to gain no benefits - at the very least it’s incredibly relaxing!)If you book a block of 4 sessions then I would like to offer you a½ price 5th session to make sure you get the treatment you need. If you are interested in treatments, workshops or would like some tutorials for your own practice please contact 01263 711898 or email Sebastian at [email protected]

TOURISM IN NORTH NORFOLK - OVERNIGHT STAYS UP 12%,

VALUE UP £10MLatest annual figures demonstrate crucial

importance of tourism to North NorfolkThe latest set of figures detailing how important the tourism sector is to North Norfolk has painted a clear picture of many more overnight stays and a £10m boost to the economy year on year.The Economic Impact of Tourism report for 2017, published this week, has revealed the following:• The total number of trips (day & staying) to North Norfolk was 8,827,700.• Of these, 8,207,000 were day trips (up 5.8% from a 2016 total of 7,755,000).• And 620,700 were ‘staying’ or overnight trips (up 12.1% from a 2016 total of 553,500).• This gives a total tourism value of £505m (up 3% from a 2016 total of £495m).• In 2017 there were 11,352 actual tourism jobs (or 8,184 full time equivalent jobs). This is an increase of 3% compared to 2016.The 2017 figures also compare well with overall growth in England - the 12.1% increase in the number of overnight trips to North Norfolk is against a background of a 3% increase in the same statistic across England as a whole.The new statistics come as North Norfolk District Council continues to pursue and support projects backing the tourism industry, perhaps most notably the Deep History Coast and Visit North Norfolk’s promotional video campaigns. On top of this, there have been anecdotal reports of bumper figures during 2018 to date, as a reflection of the long hot summer.Cllr Nigel Dixon, Conservative Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Business and Tourism at North Norfolk District Council, said: “It’s really pleasing to see such a strong set of tourist sector activity indicators, especially the rise in overnight stays, it follows a very positive year on year trend.It shows that North Norfolk District Council, working in partnership with Visit North Norfolk and others, and investing in maintaining, improving and expanding tourist facilities, is paying dividends in supporting a key economic sector for North Norfolk.”Cllr Virgina Gay, Liberal Democrat Shadow Portfolio Holder for Tourism at North Norfolk District Council, said: “Excellent news. We’ve beaten the average increase in overnight trips across England by a very nice margin. This is what so many people have worked for.”Cllr John Rest, Leader of the Independent Group at North Norfolk District Council, said: “This is a very positive message to show that North Norfolk is one of the best tourist areas to visit.We are striving to increase our facilities for visitors to enjoy and encourage them to stay longer and increasing our all year round trade, which will offer greater employment opportunities in the District.” Kayla Dunne, Brand Manager at Visit North Norfolk, said: “We are greatly encouraged by the latest report. The fact that the increase in overnight trips is four times the growth compared to England as a whole reflects North Norfolk’s unique visitor offering such as Blue Flag beaches, nature and a wide choice of places to stay and things to do. The trend of holidaying at home, enjoyment of natural beauty as well as authentic experiences, has increasingly attracted people to North Norfolk all year-round and our latest marketing campaign, North Norfolk, Naturally, aims to extend the main visitor season while providing a ‘shop front’ for visitors to plan their stay in North Norfolk.”

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Here is a fantastic opportunity for you to step aboard mv Columbus at Tilbury to view the amenities and cabins, sample the delicious cuisine and enjoy some stylish entertainment. Get together with family or friends for an occasion with a difference. You’ll enjoy luxury coach travel to and from Tilbury, a fabulous show and delicious five course lunch onboard. Included in the price are welcome cocktails and half a bottle of wine per person with the meal.

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The Royal Shakespeare Company smash hit adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic tale will finish its UK and Ireland tour at Norwich Theatre Royal in August 2019. You’ll have top price stall tickets for this the final tour performance. Included is luxury coach travel, free time in Norwich and a 3 course pre-show dinner at Kemps. Your table is reserved for you all evening so your interval bar order will be ready and waiting when you return! Even your ice cream order will be delivered to your seat!

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Your journey takes you to Byards Leap Lodge near Sleaford for a mid morning breakfast. You continue by luxury coach to the closed outdoor Emmerdale Village working TV set once the cast and crew down scripts for this select date. Located within the Harewood Estate near Leeds you will embark on a 90 minute, fully guided, outside walking tour where you will see exterior sets of the Woolpack, the Village Hall and many more - with time to take plenty of pictures. Next you enjoy a private Afternoon Tea at the luxury Rudding Park Hotel & Spa nearHarrogate before boarding the coach home.

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Acupuncture at Holt Holistic CentreAlison Courtney BSc Hons Ac

Its because of acupunctures ability to self -regulate the bodies healing response that it’s so amazingly valuable for so many conditions and symptoms. I offer reduced prices on your initial treatments, ask the clinic for furtherinformation. Member British Acupuncture Council ex RN RM [email protected] www.alisoncourtney.netMobile 07790 264515Holt Holistic Centre, 10 Station Road, HoltTel 01263 711898

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DELIGHT AS STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL RECEIVES A GOOD OFSTED REPORT

Fabulous report ensures continued excellence for pre-school children Aldborough Stepping Stones Pre-School is delighted to announce that they have received a Good judgement from Ofsted Government Inspectors. The report is a wonderful outcome for the pre-school and in particular Lydia Pryor who leads a team of 12 staff who are in turn supported by a robust and proactive management committee.Lydia said, “We’re thrilled that our Ofsted report is so good. Obviously, we want the children to be happy, however our overriding consideration is to encourage their self-esteem and self-confidence, so that when they start school they’re raring to go.”Stepping Stones Pre-School is on the same site as Aldborough Primary School and the two work closely together throughout the year to ensure smooth transitions for the children. Aldborough Primary School’s head teacher Mrs Alison Read said: “This Ofsted report is fabulous! It is the

result of tons of hard work and dedication, both from the staff and the committee that underlines how Stepping Stones gives these children the best possible start.”The Ofsted judgement included comments that Stepping Stones was a strong ‘Good’ and displayed features of ‘Outstanding’ practice. This was specifically related to the quality of teaching for communication and language, literacy and outdoor learning. The inspector also praised the pre-school’s effectiveness of leadership and management as one of its key strengths, and also the staff’s quality of teaching regarding the use of books.The children were found to be well behaved, learning to express their feelings and emotions, and developing their independence, friendships and learning, especially through outdoor play opportunities. Committee chair Tina Gibbons said: “We are over the moon at the “Good” outcome. Lydia and the team do an outstanding job. They are wonderful with the children. Particularly impressive is the way in which our key person system enables children to quickly develop strong bonds with staff and helps the whole team to get to know each child’s individual learning needs.” Stepping Stones Pre-School currently takes up to 18 children per session, for children aged 2-5 years. It is open for morning and/or afternoon sessions Monday to Friday during term time between 9.15am to 3.30pm. It also runs an After School Club for Aldborough Primary School every day until 5.30pm. Free taster sessions are available for children and parents. Children of 3+ are entitled to universal Government funding for up to 15 hours or 5 sessions per week. Stepping Stones also offers 30 hours funding for younger children from families who qualify for an early education place.Stepping Stones can be contacted on 01263 768766 or [email protected].

UGANDAN PASTOR TO VISIT SHERINGHAM

Pastor Steve Musisi from Lumpewe in Uganda will be visiting Sheringham next month, and anyone interested to meet him is warmly invited to an open evening at Lighthouse Community Church on Wednesday 10th October.The visit is being organised by the Reed People charity, based at Lighthouse in Sheringham, which has been working with the village of Lumpewe in Uganda to re-build and equip their primary school, and to support the ongoing work and eventual expansion of the school. Pastor Musisi (pictured) will be in Sheringham from Monday 8th October to Monday 15th and he is happy to meet as many people as possible, especially as so many have been supportive of the work being done at the Ugandan school.In particular, he will be available at the Open Evening on Wednesday 10th October at Lighthouse, starting with coffee from 7.30pm. All are welcome to come along. Pastor Musisi is also happy to visit community groups in the church and in Sheringham itself if his timetable allows. His stay will culminate in the morning service at Lighthouse at 10.15am on Sunday 14th October, with coffee available from around 9.45am. To find out more about Pastor Musisi’s visit please contact Lighthouse Community Church (01263 825155) and leave a message with reception; or email Elaine Fisher at : [email protected]. The next Reed People ‘Sewathon’ will take place at Lighthouse from 8am to 8pm on Saturday November 17 when a team of willing sewers will be making ladies’ pads, pillowcase dresses and headbands, and they hope to make boys shorts out of no longer wanted t-shirts, as well

as washbags. These will all be taken out to Lumpewe when the Reed People team make their next visit in the Spring.Anyone willing to help with this sewing marathon, even for only an hour, should contact Elaine as above.To find out more about Reed People and the project in general, visit : http://reedpeople.orgThis is extracted from a story that first appeared atwww.networknorfolk.co.uk


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Wills, Gifts and Legal JargonFiona Hewitt, Director, Hayes + Storr

The main (although not sole) purpose of a will is usually to decide who will receive what belongs to you when you are gone. In other words, it is a gift of your ‘estate’ (everything you own), to take effect on your death. There may simply be one straightforward gift of everything to a relative, friend or charity, or you may wish to make a number of gifts to different individuals or organisations. As lawyers, we tend to distinguish between different types of gift. The legal vocabulary used can seem over-complicated to clients, but the distinctions can be important in the administration of an estate. It might be helpful to explain some of the most common words used in the contexts of gifts in Wills:The word ‘legacy’ is often used in place of ‘gift’ in a legal context, because it relates particularly to a gift (of any sort) in a Will, as opposed to a lifetime gift, for example. A ‘specific gift’ is a gift of a particular, and separately defined, item or asset. This could be a gold watch or piece of furniture, for instance, or it could be a gift of some shares in a company or even the contents of a particular bank account.A ‘pecuniary legacy’ is a gift of an amount of money, such as ‘I give the sum of One Hundred Pounds to my friend Fred’. ‘Chattels’ refers to personal possessions. The reason we tend to use the rather archaic term ‘chattels’ is because it has been defined quite precisely in legislation, which can help to avoid confusion and conflict. A definition of chattels appears in the Administration of Estates Act 1925, and this is the list with which most solicitors are familiar. However, it is rather outdated, with its reference to ‘carriages’ and ‘stable furniture’, and it was amended in the Inheritance and Trustees Powers Act 2014 to mean, for legal purposes, ‘tangible movable property, other than such property which:● consists of money or securities for money - ● or was used […] solely or mainly for business purposes ● or was held […] solely as an investment.’Historians and farmers may be interested to note the strong connection in the past between wealth and agricultural assets. The word ‘pecuniary’ came originally from ‘pecus’, the Latin word for cattle, and, by derivation, for wealth or money. ‘Chattel’ has the same Latin (and Anglo-Norman French) roots as our word ‘cattle’ itself. On a related matter, clients often comment on the lack of punctuation in Wills. It is usual to be extremely sparing, especially with commas and full stops. It may be an old fashioned approach, which isn’t followed by all, but it still has merit. Although a lack of punctuation makes the Will a more difficult document to read, it avoids any possibility of misunderstanding - the ‘Eats Shoots and Leaves’ issue*. So if you find your draft Will or the letter accompanying it contains some unusual language or punctuation, please bear with us, but do make sure you know what it all means. If you are in any doubt, ask us for an explanation. *’Eats shoots and leaves’ - a panda*‘Eats, shoots and leaves’ - a hungry assassinThis article aims to supply general information, but it is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort is made to ensure that the law referred to is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead. However no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy. Always seek our specific advice.If you would like further advice on this matter please contact Fiona on 01328 863231. If you require advice on any other legal matter call 01263 712835 or email [email protected].

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HOLT WIAt our September meeting we had a very interesting talk from David Boulton about fungi. He began by showing us a Fly Agaric-probably one of the most easily recognised with its red and white colouring. Then he showed us some wonderful pictures of fungi of all different sizes, shapes and colours. Most of them we had neither seen nor heard of. They had strange names like ‘Bearded tooth’, ‘Chicken of the Woods’, ‘Glistening Ink Caps’ and

‘Hare’s-foot Ink Cap’. He also talked about the best places to find fungi and how many had a special relationship with a host plant-as does the fly agaric with silver birch.Members had a great time at the Forties Weekend, with a Tombola and treasure hunt and are already looking forward to next year.On Wednesday 25th we had a coach trip to the ‘Time and Tide’ museum in Great Yarmouth. At our October meeting Beverley Cooper will talk about ‘In the footsteps of our Fathers’ on the Normandy to Holland beaches.

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WELLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TRUST NEWS

Autumn will soon be upon us. Our visitors will all be returning home, invigorated by the Norfolk air and wonderful scenery. The roads will be clear and the beaches ours again, free to roam and walk our dogs. Indeed, we are so privileged to live in such a beautiful county. Our work for the community, here at the hospital continues, to grow and flourish, please do check our website for details!WHAT’S ON AT YOUR HOSPITALServices & Clinics.The Nurture Project: The Nurture Project is a therapeutic year-round garden project, supporting adults living with mild to moderate mental health issues. It aims to provide an impartial and safe space for adults to improve their mental and physical wellbeing in a friendly but structured environment. No gardening experience is required, Tuesdays 11.30am to 1.00pm, please contact us for more information and to book your place on 01328 711996 or email [email protected] North Norfolk Fit Together Walks: Tuesday 9th October at 10.30am. A walk through Holkham Park and back on a variety of surfaces. Meet at Wells Community Hospital, free parking, £1.00 donation for tea/coffee and biscuits after the walk.See www.activenorfolk.org/northnorfolk Training Hub:Upcoming dates for you training needs:• Food Hygiene (1 day) - 17th October• Safeguarding of Adults (3 hrs) - 26th October • Basic Life Support (3 hrs) - 16th NovemberDo contact us to book your place and for more details.VOLUNTEERS CORNER!On Friday 19th October 10.00am to 2.00pm WCHT ‘Ground Force’ will be holding their Autumn Tidy of the hospital gardens!Gardening equipment, tea, coffee biscuits and cake will be supplied, all we need is you to join us in making the sensory gardens autumn ready!Please let Tasha or Brenda know if you can help for a few hours 01328 711996.Thanks again to all our supporters, large and small, because without you we wouldn’t be able to continue.Tel: 01328 711996Email: [email protected]: www.wellshospital.org.uk

VOEWOODSUMMER SOCIAL

Despite the stormy weather, the Voewood Summer Social brought the local community together this August Bank Holiday to showcase an array of local talent. Holt Youth Centre Band exploded onto the stage, ready to energise the crowd with their raw talent amidst the rain and mist. Working with professional musicians from The Garage, based in Norwich, the Youth Centre Band supports local young people in raising their aspirations and forming lifelong friendships.Voewood are keen to support this inspiring initiative and auctioned one of the illustrations from the Charlie and Lola animations by

Lauren Child, raising £300.00 for the Holt Youth Centre. Appearing at Saturday’s Book Fair, Lauren Child (left), the Children’s Laureate, took us back to the moments when she first brought

her vibrant characters to life. It was a delight to see such nationally acclaimed figures talk alongside the owner of Voewood, Simon Finch.Voewood brought together favourite local acts, such as the sultry and understated Jazz chanteuse, Barbar Gough, alongside the magnificently outlandish ‘80s tribute band, Hot Squash and Simon created a programme that was as diverse and eclectic as Voewood’s interiors.Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to explore Voewood’s enchanting gardens, something usually only open to guests who hire the house for weddings or parties or sign up to the occasional Open House.All in all, in spite of the wind and rain, the event spoke to Voewood’s continuing power to hold people under its spell.If you’d like to know more about the magic of Voewood, then please visit our website at www.voewood.com.

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SCAMSNorth Norfolk District Council is currently experiencing a spike in the level of reports of ‘scamming’ incidents where council-tax customers are being asked for their bank details so they can be refunded for overpayment (some are pretending to work for North Norfolk District Council, another announced he was working on behalf of the Council for a company called GSM). North Norfolk District Council is advising customers that it does not make calls to residents to ask for bank or card details.If in any doubt, customers should hang up and contact the Council on 01263 516071. North Norfolk District Council is advising that if customers have any concerns regarding information they have given over the phone, they should contact their bank or card issuer immediately.Customers are asked to report any such calls to Norfolk Police by calling 101.

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WORK ON CAR PARK BEGUN FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT

INVESTMENTNorth Norfolk District Council is spending £80,000 on

Fakenham facilityNorth Norfolk District Council has started the major refurbishment of a car park in Fakenham, which will provide a high-quality facility for the town and its visitors. The £80,000 project will see Highfield Road Car Park resurfaced. The car park is currently unsurfaced, so the end result will be a much-improved facility.The work started on Thursday 20th September and is expected to take up to eight weeks to finish. As well as the resurfacing, the work will include new signs and a barrier at the entrance. There will be more than 70 spaces plus five disabled spaces. Charges will be introduced once the car park has been upgraded, bringing Highfield Road into line with other standard car-park tariffs around North Norfolk.

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SOLANA’S SCHOOL CHALLENGE RESULTS

Following on from last months report of the forthcoming second annual school potato growing competition challenge, Solana Seeds UK LTD are pleased to announce the following results in difficult growing condition. The competing schools were Neatherd High School Dereham,St Andrews School Alymerton, Alderman Peel High School Wells-Next-The-Sea, Aylsham High School and the 2017 Winners Northgate High School Dereham. Every School received a taking part medal with two cups presented, one for quantity of potatoes and the other for quality of potatoes. These were awarded to Neatherd High School for the largest quantity with Solana Seeds UK LTD variety Belmonda, and to Alysham High School for the best quality with Solana Seeds UK Ltd. variety Princess. The first prize overall was awarded to Neatherd High School. Teacher, Mr Paul Taylor was there to receive the prize on behalf of Mr Stewart Anderson and his pupils, the winning team.This year’s event was hosted by Northgate High School in the grounds of the school’s small farm. The creation of Mr Calum MacDonald, his pupils and four years of very hard work. Among the guests was the Lady Mayor of Dereham, Hilary Bushell and Michael Rose an Ex headmaster himself, who praised this initiative going forward in the school’s curriculum.Mr Craig Stephen, Managing Director of Solana Seeds UK LTD was delighted with this year’s success and in conjunction with the AHDB is having discussions to take this programme to a more national audience in the forthcoming years. Encouraging more High Schools to grow Potatoes.

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THE 1940s WEEKENDHOLT SALUTES THE 1940s

The Holt 1940s Weekend returned on 15th and 16th September, marking the fourth year that the event has taken place in the town. The weekend’s star attraction were the D-Day Darlings, who many will recognise as 2018 Britain’s Got Talent finalists. The group performed their wartime renditions throughout the town centre on the event’s first day, to a fantastic public reception.There was entertainment and singing of wartime favourites around the town with military vehicle displays and drive bys. A constant stream of people were ferried from the railway station by the vintage buses and the spirit of the 1940s could be seen everywhere with so many visitors, businesses and local residents joining in. The Ration Book trail around the town was very popular and the pigeon race attracted a huge crowd with The D-Day Darlings releasing the birds at the war memorial where a minutes silence was observed in memory of David Olby who sadly passed away recently.Visitors to the town centre were truly spoilt for choice with, stalls, music, competitions and fundraising initiatives in support of Holt Community Café and 1st Holt Scouts. A true salute to the wartime spirit was had by all!


Our grateful thanks are passed to the many people who have sent us so many wonderful photographs of the event including: Brad Damms Photography, Robin Myerscough, John Rudd, David Craske, Martin Batey and many others.We only regret we cannot publish more.

AMIS INDEPENDENT FUNERAL SERVICES AT HOLT 1940’s WEEKENDAmis Independent Funeral Services would like to thank the people of Holt, who arranged the fantastic weekend in the town and also to everyone who visited. It was a wonderful weekend and a lovely atmosphere with the D-Day Darlings topping it off with they’re beautiful singing. We were privileged to be part of it.We would also like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported us in creating our poppy memorial wall (right). We were privileged to hear so many amazing stories and the sacrifices that have, in turn, effected so many lives and were pleased to place so many poppies on our wall in their honour. Lest we Forget. We are halfway to reaching our target of £1000.00 for the Royal British Legion, which is fantastic. We will be continuing our campaign to get all of our 1000 homemade poppies dedicated to honor all those who have served, sacrificed and changed our world, to say thank you. We hope you will continue to support us and if you wish to dedicate a poppy, please pop into our Holt Office, 37 Bull Street, or our sister company Cromer & District Independent Funeral services, 32 West Street, Cromer and sponsor one. Our campaign will continue over the next few months with our poppies displayed in our branches and at future events; details on our website, Facebook and twitter.

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KELLINGPROBUS CLUB

Kelling Probus Club held its September lunch meeting at ‘The Dales Hotel’ on 20th of the month.After the usual tasty lunch, for 20 members and guests, chairman Mike Clayton welcomed our speaker Nigel Digby who spoke on transport in Norfolk.Mike explained that not only was our speaker an artist but also an author and guitar teacher.Nigel told us he had always had an interest in railways and his favourite companies were M&GNR and GE who operated throughout Norfolk up to the late 30’s.We were told that in 1862 the local railways all operated around the hub of Norwich and there was little in the way of direct services between say King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth without going in to Norwich. This presented problems both for passengers and freight and involved having to marshall freight several times in a journey so the rival companies co-operated to provide more direct links. Nigel then moved on to the livery and paintwork of the local trains and told us how every three years rolling stock was called in to Melton Constable to be overhauled and repainted.He told us that the preparation of the paint was a skilled job as it was all made on the spot from oil paint paste, linseed oil and turpentine. He went on to detail the skill of the painters and how they applied often eight or nine coats to produce a superior finish. He stated that all carriages were made of either mahogany or teak and were all retreated at the paint works.The final part of the talk covered his illustrations used in his books and articles and showed us what a meticulous artist he was.Dave Vickery thanked Nigel for his talk and the meeting closed at 3.00pm.If you would like to get more details of our friendly Probus Club call John Whittington on 01263 820333.

REMEMBERING WEYBOURNE’S MAD HATTER!Colin Rawlings, owner of The Red Dot Gallery, Holt, recalls: “In the early 1970s, I was the milk-boy in Weybourne, Kelling and Salthouse for the very jolly Percy English, The Milkman. ‘The Hatter’, as he was referred to, was a constant source of amusement and intrigue. It was with a sense of glee that I would learn of his exploits.To a then schoolboy, his tricks and cunning were like something from Monty Python - where else in my world was there a middle-aged gentleman dressed in top hat and red tailcoat riding a bicycle along the coast road? Who but ‘The Hatter’ could halt the unwary driver in order to offer up his cream bakelite telephone accompanied by: “I have a call for you....”? This, remember, was well before mobile phones existed.When he arrived in Weybourne, seemingly a wealthy individual, he opened his Antique Shop which was well stocked with the usual array of furniture and curios. However, the focus of his offering was a great collection of gentlemen’s hats, none of which could be had for any price! In fact many folk tell of trying to buy other items from his shop only to be met with an excuse as to why they were not for sale or were already sold.As time passed, so did the once buoyant funds and that, perhaps, is when the real antics began... In the depth of winter it was often the case that ‘The Hatter’ would cycle up to the then redundant railway station where he would help himself to the bulky wooden sleepers. Returning back, the 5ft wooden block would be pushed up the inglenook and set alight with resulting chimney fires.He would often be found in the kitchens of local hotels, early morning, whence he’d prepared a full English for one. The very smart Swiss restaurant, Gasche’s, conveniently opposite a certain Antique Shop, became a magnet for the wealthy and refined. Many unsuspecting diners would be joined at their table: “Good evening. How lovely to see you. Might I join you?” and with that, two became three, sometimes for aperitifs; other times the full dinner and guess who paid the bill.......? Thence, banned for life from said restaurant, revenge, it would seem, took the form of 999 calls with fire brigades descending on Weybourne’s celebrated restaurant, only to find no smoke and without fire!For me, ‘The Hatter’ was a happy and amusing happening; for others, I know, he was no less than a blimmin noosans. But what a character!”‘The Mad Hatter of Weybourne’ by Barrie Morris will feature in an exhibition ‘Quirks & Quiddities’ Folklore, Myth and Legends of Norfolk - Red Dot Gallery in Holt - 10th to 30th November.

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Holgate Hill, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7ER

01263 711574

the partridge

tea roomAfternoon Tea for Two £14.95Selection of cheese & fruit scones,

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Christmas Menu1st December – 22nd December 2018 2 courses £24.95 / 3 courses £29.95

Both menus available on our website – www.pheasanthotelnorfolk.co.uk

To book a table please phone on 01263 588382

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01263 711574

the partridge

tea roomAfternoon Tea for Two £14.95Selection of cheese & fruit scones,

finger sandwiches, selection of cakes and pot of tea for two.

2pm to 3.30pmSubject to availability

Spring Bulbs now in Refresh your pots and containers with Autumn

and Winter bedding plants now in stock.

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THE FORTHCOMING EVENTS PAGEFRIDAY 5th OctoberTHE SOUTH CREAKE LECTURE ‘FOOD FOR THE MIND AND SOUL’ at The Church of Our Lady Saint Mary, South Creake at 7.00pm. Dr. Malcolm Guite - ‘Imagination Bodies Forth’: Incarnation and Poetry. Entry Free and Unticketed. Further information from www.southcreake.org.COFFEE MORNING at Sea Marge Hotel, Overstrand 10.00am to 12.00noon Raffle, tombola, bring and buy, bric a brac, Christmas cards.Entrance £2.00 to include coffee and biscuits.SATURDAY 6th OctoberCRAFT FAYRE in The Conservatory at the Feathers Hotel, Holt. 10.00am to 4.00pm Assorted quality handmade items from local artisans. Admission free. Further details from 01263 713398.CAR BOOT AND TABLE TOP SALE at Copeman Centre, Briston NR24 2LG. Setting up from 8.00am, public entry from 9.00am -12.00noon. Refreshments available. Pitches/tables £6.00, advance booking £5.00. Phone Jean on 01263 860476.FUN PACKED QUIZ NIGHT at Edgefield Village Hall at 7.30pm. Licenced bar, nibbles, £2.50 a head, £10.00 for a team of 4. Money prize for winners. Please call 01263 587110 or 01263 587379 for tickets.CLEARANCE SALE at Langham Village Hall 10.00am - 12.00noon. Books, gifts, bric a brac, tombola. Remaining goods on sale to clear the decks for new stock at Christmas. Bargains galore. Refreshments available. Admission free.SATURDAY MORNING LIVE MUSIC in Fakenham Parish Church at 10.30am. Essential composers - Bach. Free entry and refreshments. Donations towards the Church funds are gratefully received.SUNDAY 7th OctoberLIVE MUSIC at Melton Constable Country Club 3.00pm to 6.00pm With Ed and Laura, Norfolk based, music duo. Ed plays guitar and sings and Laura sings.Their repertoire is enormous and ranges from well known classics from the jazz era right thru the decades to modern day songs.GLAVEN SINGS GOSPEL at St Nicholas Church, Blakeney NR25 7UE at 6.30pm. Join us for one hour of singing favourite Gospel and Spiritual songs. Leader: Claude Scott. Soloists: Meg Starling and Wyatt Earp. FREE event.TUESDAY 9th OctoberFAKENHAM EVENING WI at Hempton Church Room, The Green, Hempton 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Craft Evening with Sue Harper. Visitors welcome. £4.00 includes refreshments.WEDNESDAY 10th OctoberTHE PUDDING CLUB at Great Snoring Social Club 7.30pm for 8.00pm. £3.00 for a taste of 5 puds. Help choose a winner. Bar open. For further information please call 01328 820612. FRIDAY 12th OctoberCONCERT at St Peter’s Church, Sheringham NR26 8QS at 7.00pm. Featuring the outstanding young German violinist Louis Vandory, Violin and Caroline Bergius, Harpsichord incl. J.S.Bach Sonata No 1 for Solo Violin BWV 1001. Tickets: £10.00.BINGO at Field Dalling Villagers Hall Doors open at 6.00pm starts at 7 30pm. Refreshments available, cash prizes and raffle.MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT MORNING at Holt Methodist Church 11.00am to 2.00pm. Cakes, raffle, hot dogs, bacon rolls and much more.SATURDAY 13th October HOUSE CLEARANCE SALE at Briningham Village Hall (on the Holt road/B1110) 10.00am to 3.30pm. Vintage homewares, pre-loved clothes, furniture etc. Bargains galore! FALCON CONCERT at St Andrew’s Church, Holt, at 6.30pm.With Dominika Anna Rosiek on Violin, Miho Sanou on Piano and surprise guest: Anna-May Rosiek Nguyen on Violin. Bar open pre-concert and interval. Free event, donations welcomed for future Falcon projects and St Andrew’s Church.32A MODEL RAILWAY CLUB OPEN DAY at Great Eastern Models, 199 Plumstead Road, Norwich NR1 4AB 10.00am to 4.00pm. Several layouts will be on display. Refreshments available.COME & SING - FAURÉ REQUIEM at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Sheringham 10.00am registration, 10.30am - 3.00pm workshop, concluding performance. An invitation from Sheringham & Cromer Choral Society. This is a Free Event. For more details and to register please contact 01263 711087.JIGSAW DAY at Copeman Centre, Briston Village Hall NR24 2LG at 11.00am. Come along to exchange jigsaws. Free entry, refreshments/lunches for sale. Phone Anne on 01263 861004.AN EVENING WITH THE HONKY TONKS at the Briston Pavillion 8.00pm till late. Dust off your dancing shoes and come and enjoy 50’s & 60’s music. £10.00 per ticket, all proceeds to diabetes research. Limited tickets, please call Becci Grand 07787 155211.CRAFT EXHIBITION at Edgefield Church (NR24 2AF) 10.00am to 5.00pm. Wonderful range of crafts, from paintings, photos, cards, pottery, quilts, needlework to painted eggs. Some for sale. Refreshments. Entry £2.00, children

free. Proceeds to the Church.SUNDAY 14th OctoberCRAFT EXHIBITION at Edgefield Church (NR24 2AF) 10.00am to 4.00pm. Wonderful range of crafts, from paintings, photos, cards, pottery, quilts, needlework to painted eggs. Some for sale. Refreshments. Entry £2.00, children free. Proceeds to the Church.NORTH NORFOLK BACKGAMMON OPEN at Gresham Village Hall 9.45am for 10.00am. Finish around 4.00pm. 4 rounds, matches to 9 points. Entry £10.00 includes coffee and biscuits but please bring a packed lunch. Enquiries to Brian Metcalf 01263 761310 or [email protected] 17th OctoberHOLT AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION MEETING at Loades Hall, Holt Methodist Church at 7.30pm. New members always welcome, anyone can join. Please contact Lauren on 01263 663178.AN AFTERNOON, INFORMATIVE TALK at Corpusty Village Hall at 2.00pm Entitled ‘Farming in a Bygone Age’, hosted by Saxthorpe & Corpusty LINC community group. All welcome, £2.00 adm. incl. refreshments. Raffle.HOLT WI MEETING at Holt Community Centre at 2.00pm. Speaker, Beverley Cooper: In the Footsteps of our Fathers - on the Normandy to Holland beaches. For more information call 01263 713740.THURSDAY 18th OctoberAN ILLUSTRATED TALK at Cley Village Hall at 7.30pm. Wildlife of Norfolk’s Ponds and Rivers by Carl Sayer. Presented by North Norfolk Group of Norfolk Wildlife Trust. £2.00 members, £3.00 non-members including refreshments. No need to book, just come along.MY NORFOLK, MY HOLT at Holt Library 11.00am to 12.00noon. With Harrie Morshuis (The Feathers Hotel). Free but donations welcome. Refreshments available. Booking advisable on 01263 712202, as limited space.FAKENHAM TO WELLS - A RETROSPECTIVE VIEW at The Old School Hall, Fulmodeston NR21 OAT at 7.30pm. A talk by local historian Philip West. Entry £2.50 tea/coffee and biscuits included. Raising funds for a memorial to airmen killed during World War II in the village.FRIDAY 19th OctoberSUPPER AND QUIZ at Hempstead Village Hall at 7.00pm. The Quiz will be preceded by supper with gluten free and vegetarian diets catered for. To avoid disappointment, secure your place(s), call 01263 710702. £7.00 per person in teams of four. Singles/pairs welcome on the night to make up teams.ERPINGHAM FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS at Erpingham and Calthorpe Village Hall, The Street, Erpingham NR11 7QB 10.00am to 4.00pm. Tea, coffee and cakes available. Free entry and parking. SATURDAY 20th OctoberCRAFT FAIR at Trunch Village Hall 10.00am to 3.00pm. EVENING CONCERT at St Nicholas Church, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1EQ at 7.30pm Lewisham Symphonic Concert Band (in aid of Wells RNLI) Tickets £12.00 from 01328 710899 or 01328 711312.AN AUTUMNAL FEAST OF CEREMONY AND SONG at The Lighthouse, 62 Cromer Road, SheringhamNR26 8RT 4.30pm to 6.00pm. Tickets on the door £7.00, children £2.00.TABLE TOP SALE in Bodham Village Hall 9.00am till 12.00noon In aid of church funds. SUNDAY 21st October3rd SWAP-A-POT at Sea Palling Village Hall 10.00am to 2.00pm. This is where you bring anything garden related to the in and swop it for something else you fancy. In other words it’s an autumnal ‘Seedy Sunday’. Bacon butties, tea, coffee and soft drinks. Garden raffle, donations welcome.OPEN GATES at Holt Hall NR25 6RT 10.00am to 3.00pm. Witches & Wizards at the Hall, children’s workshops available. Online booking £10.00 per child (on the day £12.00), supervising adults free. Adults, grounds only (no activities) £2.50 each. Courtyard Café, Visit www.holthall.org.uk for details. Sorry, assistance dogs only.MONDAY 22nd OctoberCHARITY QUIZ NIGHT at The Feathers Hotel, Holt at 7.30pm. Teams of up to 6, £2.00 per person. Raffle. Proceeds to Brit’s Charity Cricket Fund.WEDNESDAY 24th OctoberCOFFEE MORNING at Memorial Pavilion, South Creake 10.30am to 12.00noon. Tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits. Stalls, raffle. In aid of local charities.BINGO NIGHT at Memorial Pavilion, South Creake 7.00pm to 10.00pm. Eyes down 7.30pm. £6.00pp for 11 games. Refreshments available. Raffle. All proceeds go towards the pavilion funds.WEYBOURNE GOOD COMPANIONS at Weybourne Village Hall at 2.30pm. Curiosities by Mrs Barratt. All welcome. Refreshments. Raffle. £2.50 admission.THURSDAY 25th OctoberDIABETES UK NORTH NORFOLK GROUP MEETING at Cromer Methodist Church Hall, NR27 9DT at 7.30pm. Guest speaker Diabetes


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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].

THE FORTHCOMING EVENTS PAGE Cont.Specialist Nurse Alirae Bunkle from The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn. Further info. from 01692 405492 or visit www.north-norfolk.diabetesukgroup.org. FRIDAY 26th OctoberPRIZE & CASH BINGO at Weybourne Village Hall 7.30 start. Proceeds to Harry Dawson Playing Field maintenance.THE SOUTH CREAKE LECTURE ‘FOOD FOR THE MIND AND SOUL’ at The Church of Our Lady Saint Mary, South Creake at 7.00pm. Professor Nick Hardwick - What’s Going on Behind Prison Walls? Entry Free and Unticketed. Further information from www.southcreake.org.SATURDAY 27th OctoberHALLOWEEN DINNER DANCE at Sprowston Manor Hotel, Wroxham Road, Norwich 7.00pm until midnight. Tickets £40.00 includes 3-course meal, live entertainment and a fun casino. Fancy dress optional but prizes for the best dressed. Call 01603 629558 to book or for more info. All proceeds to NNAB.RACE NIGHT at Great Snoring Social Club Doors open 7.00pm, first race 7.30pm. Bar open. Barbecue. For further information please call 01328 821023.AN AUTUMNAL FEAST OF CEREMONY AND SONG at All Saints Church, Gresham NR11 8RT at 7.30pm. £5.00 for church restoration fund.ERPINGHAM FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS at Erpingham with Calthorpe Village Hall 10.00am until 4.00pm. Crafts include woodwork, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, ironwork, rope work, natural hand made products, and much more. Homemade refreshments. Entry and car parking are free.CHURCH AUTUMN FAIR in Bodham Village Hall 10.00am till 12.00noon. In aid of church funds.WEDNESDAY 31st OctoberJAZZ NIGHT at Byfords, 1-3 Shirehall Plain, Holt Dinner? Drinks?Come along and soak up the atmosphere. Music starts at 7.30pm. Nocover charge. Bookings advisable. Telephone 01263 711400.SATURDAY 3rd November CHARITY REMEMBRANCE DINNER at Elsing Village Hall. A 5-course meal with typical military traditions, a choir, raffle, auction and two WW2 veteran’s as guests of honour. Tickets £25.00 from 01362 638445. In aid of the Royal British Legion, RAF Benevolent Fund and The Veteran’s Charity.

A ‘MINI MARKET’ in Aylmerton Village Hall from 11.00am. Stalls include gifts, books, plants, cakes, preserves etc and raffle. Refreshments of tea/coffee, bacon butties and other savouries will be available.SUNDAY 4th NovemberLIVE MUSIC at Melton Constable Country Club 3.00pm to 6.00pm With Mike Pryor, Norfolk based, Rockabilly/Rock n Roll Singer.TUESDAY 6th NovemberBRISTON GARDENING CLUB MEETING at The Copeman Centre, Hall Street, Briston at 7.30pm. Norman (member) ~ ‘Badgers’. £2.00 on the door. Raffle and refreshments. For further information please ring 01263 860869.WEDNESDAY 7th NovemberMONTHLY QUIZ at Holt Sports & Social Club, Kelling Road, Holt at7.30pm. Teams of up to 6 - £1.50 per person to include buffet.

LOCAL SCREENINGS

BODHAM FILM CLUB at The Village Hall (01263 588122)Wednesday 17th October THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) at 7.00pmWednesday 31st October THE LEISURE SEEKER (15) at 7.00pm

HOLT COMMUNITY CENTRE (01263 713427)Monday 15th October SATELLITE SHOW LIVE - MAYERLING (BALLET) Broadcast live from London at 7.15pm. Tickets £12.50 (Under 18s £10.00) from the Community Centre. Fully licensed bar.

HINDOLVESTON VILLAGE SCREEN (01263 860257)Saturday 6th October MAUDIE (12) at 7.30pm Tickets £4.50 from 01263 860257, Parker’s Garage or on the door. Bar, cool ices, posh pop, filter coffee.Saturday 20th October THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING MISSOURI (15) at 7.30pm Tickets £4.50 from 01263 860257, Parker’s Garage or on the door. Bar, cool ices, posh pop, filter coffee.

BLAKENEY FILM NIGHT at The Village Hall Friday 19th October APOSTASY (PG) at 7.00pm Tickets £5.00 on the door. Refreshments available.

CONCERTSt Peter’s Church, Sheringham NR26 8QS

Friday 12th October at 7.00pmfeaturing the outstanding young German violinist

Louis Vandory, Violin and Caroline Bergius, Harpsichord

incl. J.S.Bach Sonata No 1 for Solo Violin BWV 1001Louis is a Yehudi Menuhin ‘Live Music Now’ Society scholarship recipient. Born in Munich in 1999, he has appeared with Maxim Vengerov and as soloist with the Munich Symphony Orchestra, the Prague Chamber Orchestra and the Dresden Philharmonic and in 2019 he has been invited to play at the Berlin Philharmonic Chamber Music Hall.Tickets: £10.00 on the door

BLAKENEY PARISH COUNCILEnd of season ‘Bonfire & Fireworks Event’Saturday 20th October - Carnser Car Park, The Quay, Blakeney Please note: There will be no parking on the Carnser Car Park on this day whilst the event is being set up. Free parking at the Village Hall Car Park on Langham Road & subject to ground conditions the overflow car park will also be open and signposted.5.00pm - BBQ, Hog Roast, Thai Food, Hot Drinks, Toffee Apples, Homemade Soup, Hot Doughnuts, Tombola, Children’s Rides, Musical Organ, Glow items, etc. 6.45pm - Bonfire Lit7.30pm - Fireworks by ‘Titanium Fireworks’Whilst this event remains FREE, there will be plenty of collection buckets in circulation. Please do give generously. This year’s proceeds will go to the parish COMMUNITY FUND which gives grants to a number of Local Groups each March, such as the Primary School, Duckpond, Coastal Rowing Assoc., Village Hall, Scout Group etc.WANTED ……………. WANTED ……………. WANTED ……………….

Items for the tombola please! All donations will be greatly received, please drop them in at any of the following:- The Parish Office, Weston’s Fish Shop or via one

of The Car Park Attendants on The Quay.www.blakeneyparishcouncil.co.uk and find us on Facebook.

We look forward to seeing you thereIn the event of bad weather, our reserve date is Sunday 21st October

HOLT METHODIST CHURCHWE ARE

MACMILLANCANCER SUPPORT

FRIDAY 12th OCTOBER 11.00am to 2.00pmPlease come along and support this worthy cause.Cakes and Raffle also Hot Dogs, Bacon Rolls and much more……..


AUDENTHEATRE

HOLT

For more informationaudentheatre.co.uk

01263 713444

Gresham’s SchoolPresents

Saturday 20 Octoberstarring top talent from acrross the UK

to raise funds forThe Grand Order of Water Rats

The Greatest Show PeopleBritain’s Got Talent Finalist

Comedy Ventriloquist Steve Hewlett& Arthur Lager host this

VARIETY SHOW

Tues 27 - Fri 30November

Thursday 1 November

A new production from fEAST Theatre

INTO THIN AIR‘A compelling mystery and tender family memoir’ by Rob John

Touring Norfolk and Suffolk October 2018It’s 1982. The Falklands war is on the telly. Dexy’s Midnight Runners haunt the airwaves and 15-year-old Norfolk school girl Susan Kemp is going off the rails. And then she vanishes ... into thin air.Thirty six years later her brothers Pete and Melvin still live in the shadow of Susan’s disappearance.This storyline is the basis of the new play by Rob John, Into Thin Air, which will be touring Norfolk and Suffolk in October. Rob acknowledges that when Norfolk people hear about the subject of his play they inevitably mention the tragic case of April Fabb the Norfolk teenager who disappeared in 1969.“I live in North Norfolk only a couple of miles from the place where April was last seen. I’ve often thought about the awful long-term impact of her disappearance on her family but although the idea for the play might have in some way been triggered by this well-known case my story and its characters are entirely fictional,” he says.Into Thin Air is the latest production of fEAST Theatre. Having established themselves as one of the region’s most accomplished professional touring theatre companies with sell out tours of The Canada Boys, Parachute and, earlier this year, Salt, fEAST describes the play as a compelling mystery, a tender family memoir and a sad comedy of ambiguous loss. It stars London-based actress Charlotte Price (pictured) who plays Susan, and is directed by Rob.Since the company was established in 2010 fEAST Theatre’s reputation has grown and the company has built up a loyal audience in the region with a series of well-received touring productions but they are hoping that this production will extend their audience base still further. Into Thin Air - Autumn Tour 2018 - Local performancesAll performances start at 7.30 pm unless otherwise statedFriday 5th and Saturday 6th October: Sheringham Little Theatre. Box Office: 01263 822347Thursday 11th October: Hindolveston Village Hall. Box Office: 01263 833353Saturday 13th October: Foulsham Village Hall. Box office: 01362 683620Wednesday 17th October: Wells Maltings. Box Office: 01328 839000Saturday 20th October: Aylsham Town Hall. Box Office: 01263 733136

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS STOCKINGSAt All Saints Church, Beeston Regis we have staged a series of successful events during the year to raise funds for our Hospitality Project. When it came to an event for Christmas we wanted to try something different from a Tree Festival which is already done very well in Sheringham. So, we came up with the idea of a Christmas Stocking Festival which we are calling Celebrating Christmas Stockings. We hope to have an interesting range of stockings. Some people are busily making stockings of different styles, materials and sizes.We are grateful for the support of Stitch2Gether sewing group who are making some of the stockings. We would be pleased to receive any offers of Christmas Stockings whether recently made or family heirlooms to add to our display. We would also welcome any stories or memories about ‘opening stockings at Christmas’ to add additional interest to the displays. Our aim is to provide a colourful exhibition to brighten the gloomy days of early December. If you are able to help us in any way please telephone Derek or Elsa on 01263 824389.The Celebration will start on Friday 7th December and last until Sunday 9th December. The church will be open from 10.00am until 3.30pm (3.00pm on Sunday) and seasonal refreshments will be available. Put the dates in your diary and come along and support us at the Church on the Cliff Top.

Time to say #whatSUP with single-use plasticSmart new cups help the environment - and can save money, too

Smart, reusable, environmentally-friendly cups are now on sale in North Norfolk and they should prove a popular choice for people who want to do their bit to save the planet.The cups have been produced as part of North Norfolk District Council’s #whatSUP campaign, a push to slash the use of single-use plastic (SUP) in North Norfolk and beyond.The ‘Refill not Landfill’ branding is designed to spread the message that it’s easy to cut down on how much SUP we get through.As well as helping the environment, using one of these cups can quickly pay for itself. Many coffee outlets, for example, give a discount to customers who provide their own reusable cups.Reducing SUP use is particularly important in North Norfolk. No district in England has more Blue Flag beaches and helping to reduce the amount of SUP can only help the district’s beaches and the marine life in the sea.The cups are available for £5 from the North Norfolk Information Centre in Cromer.


BRAIN OF BRISTON? WE’LL SEE ABOUT THAT!

So, you enjoy ‘The Chase’ and other TV quiz shows? Well, now you can prove just how clever you really are (or not!) at Briston’s latest super quiz at the Copeman Centre, Hall Street, Briston, on Saturday 20th October, at 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm). It won’t just be spoken questions, there will be pictures, music and all sorts of brain puzzlers on our big screen TV to pit your wits against, and it is aimed at the whole family, young, old and everyone in-between! Teams of four would be ideal, tickets are just a fiver each, and included is a delicious Buffet Supper, with teas, coffees and cold drinks available too, or if you feel a drop of alcohol might help the little grey cells, bring your own along with you. Please book in advance, as this helps with the numbers for the food. There will be prizes for the winning team, booby prizes for the dunces and a ‘what’s that in the bag’ guessing game to keep you occupied while you enjoy the delicious buffet!To book, ‘phone us on 01236 860844 now, you can even pay by credit or debit card, and all the proceeds, including those from our excellent raffle, will benefit the Copeman Centre’s own fundraising.Do come along and join us for this fun night out!

Day Trips & Mini-Breaks!Pick-ups including Fakenham, Bawdeswell, Lenwade & Taverham

Fully escorted trips - Fast, friendly direct service!Refreshments served on board! - Over 20 years’ experience - Fully insured

Tuesday 9th October Cliff Richard - Nottingham 1.00pm £80.00

Sunday 14th October Cliff Richard - Royal Albert Hall 1.00pm tbc £30.00 travel

Wednesday 17th October Bentley Prior Museum Tour & Tea 8.00am £60.00

Thursday 18th October Aladdin 8.00am £65.00Monday 22nd October

Cadbury World - Birmingham 7.30am £42.00Thursday 25th October

Imperial War Museum - London 8.00am £25.00Saturday 27th October

Freeport Shopping Outlet, Braintree 8.00am £22.00 Wednesday 31st October

Diana Exhibition - Kensington Palace 8.00am £40.00 Coach Travel only £25.00

Sunday 4th November Hobbycrafts NEC 7.30am £37.00

Thursday 8th November Brick Lane Wartime Music Hall & 3-Course Lunch 8.30am £70.00

IC Travel - 39 The Street, Ringland, Norwich NR8 6AB 01603 868680

See a full list of trips at www.ictravel.co.uk

Learn the Art of Botanical Painting

Individual or small group tuitionAll Aspects Covered

Contact Maureenon 01263 861775

or email:[email protected]

for more information

HOLT AUTOCARE

CARD PAYMENTS ACCEPTEDOpen 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday

UNIT 3D, HEMPSTEAD ROAD IND. ESTATE, HOLT

TELEPHONE 01263 715777

SERVICINGREPAIRSWELDING

BATTERIES

CAM-BELTSCLUTCHES

BRAKESEXHAUSTS

DIAGNOSTICSCOURTESY CAR AVAILABLECOLLECTION AND DELIVERY

Kingfisher ProvisionsPremium Norfolk Food Suppliers to Norfolk’s Catering IndustryT: 01263 710225 E: [email protected]

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HALF TERM AT BLAKENEY QUAYLooking for a day out to occupy the kids over October half term? National Trust are offering free ‘50 Things’ activities.On Tuesday 23rd October between 10.00am and 4.00pm at Blakeney Quay there will be Crabbing, Bug Hunting and Bird Watching.On Wednesday 24th October at Brancaster Beach there will be kites, buckets and spades available to borrow between 10.00am and 4.00pm.The seals will be pupping on Blakeney Point from November throughout the winter and Brent Geese have started to migrate to our coastal saltmarshes.

HOLT COUNTRY PARK PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONChance for your pictures to feature in a calendar

If you are a keen photographer and love shooting in North Norfolk, Holt is the place for you. North Norfolk District Council has launched its Holt Country Park photography competition. Each month over the coming year, the council is accepting entries of your photos of the park.The photos must have been taken in the month immediately preceding submission. Each monthly winner will collect a small prize.At the end of the 12 months, the winning photographs will be used in a Holt Country Park 2020 calendar.You don’t have to have the best equipment to win, just the photograph which the judges like the most! You can submit your images online by using #HCPhotoComp on Twitter or Instagram, or send them to [email protected] For competition rules, visit www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/news/2018/holt-country-park-photography-competiton/Follow Holt Country Park on Facebook at www.facebook.com/events/1756767917691832/


Holt Community Centre December 8th 2018 7.30pm to Midnight Live Band: The Lighters Licensed Bar Hog Roast Raffle Come along and have some fun

Tickets: £12: available from: Holt Community Centre, Osokosi and Thoughtful Expressions

Christmas Party

SING YOUR HEART OUT (NORTH NORFOLK)

atThe Lighthouse, Cromer Road, Sheringham,

NR26 8RTThanks to the generous support of our members and a grant from North Norfolk District Council Arts & Culture Fund, Sing Your Heart Out North Norfolk is back for another year!SYHO workshops are open to anyone who loves to sing in good company. Professional voice-coaches lead the sessions, with songs chosen for their feelgood factor. It’s not a choir; you don’t need to have a good voice or read music. The sessions are drop-ins so there’s no pressure to attend regularly or to perform. The idea is simply to sing for wellbeing.SYHO workshops are on Mondays from 2.00pm to 3.30pm at The Lighthouse, Sheringham. There’s no need to book and no charge; it’s free to attend (donations always welcome!).Dates for this term: October 1st, 8th and 15th November 5th, 12th and 19th December 3rd, 10th and 17thWorkshops start again in Sheringham on Monday 7th January 2019 at 2.00pmPlus 2 new ‘taster’ workshops: at North Walsham Library on Monday 22nd October 2.00pm to 3.00pm at Stalham Library on Monday 26th November 2.00pm to 3.00pmSo come and sing for health and wellbeing at our award-winning Sing Your Heart Out workshops. It’s a real tonic!More information on the website: www.syho.org

Saturday 6th October - 7.30pm. Fully licensed bar

For more information please refer to: www.holtcommunitycentre.org.uk

Event tickets can be bought from the Centre, Osokosi or Thoughtful Expressions. Cash or card on the door.

Holt Community Centre Forthcoming Events October 2018

Holt Town CouncilMonday 8th October - Town Council Meeting - 7.00pm

Friday 12th October - up to 6 in a team. £2.50 entrance fee, fully licensed bar, tea and coffee available. Come along for a fun evening. 7.00pm, quiz 7.30pm.

Satellite Show Live - Mayerling (Ballet)Monday 15th October - 7.15pm start. Tickets £12.50 (under 18s £10.00) or £15.00 on the door. Fully licensed bar

Clairvoyance EveningFriday 19th October - 6.30pm start - 9.30pm. Bar

Purple Haze DiscoSaturday 20th October 7.30pm - 11.30pm Tickets £5, if bought in advance, £6 on the door. Bar

HOLT COMMUNITY CENTREA note from the Chairman

I am pleased to say that we have a card reader payment machine now at the Centre, so that will make it much easier for people to pay for tickets, as they can be purchased over the telephone as well as in person. This machine can take contactless payments too, which can be used for tickets, but will be particularly useful to buy products at the bar in future. Even a packet of crisps can be bought with a quick touch of your card. On Saturday 20th October we will be having a Disco with Purple Haze Disco starting at 7.30pm, which we hope will bring some younger people into our Centre, too. Tickets are £5.00 in advance, or £6.00 on the door; call in to the Centre or ‘phone 01263 713427.At the end of October, actually on Hallowe’en night Wednesday 31st, we will be showing an archive film called ‘Ghosts of East Anglia’, very apt for this night, explaining some of the myths and legends of this area. The film starts promptly at 7.00pm, and there will be a light supper in the interval. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. I hope to see many of you there for a very spooky evening, and information will then be given about the film in November.June Clarke


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MY NORFOLK,MY HOLT

The next interview in the ‘My Norfolk, My Holt’ series is with Harrie Morshuis, owner of the Feathers Hotel, on Thursday 18th October, between 11.00am and 12.00noon, at Holt Library.Harrie Morshuis was born in 1957 in Bandoeng,

Indonesia but spent his youth in Holland as the Dutch were ousted by Sukarno, president of the independent state of Indonesia, in 1958. In 1978 he started his degree in Hotel management at the Hotel School in The Hague, which he completed in 1982. After graduating, he went to Singapore to work at the Equatorial Hotel as an Assistant Manager for a year before relocating to Thailand; firstly in Bangkok, then Pattaya and lastly Phuket until 1989. In the same year, he was offered the position of General Manager at The Plantation Club in the Seychelles. It was then the first 5 star Hotel on the Island of Mahe. In 1992 he and his wife returned to England and acquired The Feathers Hotel in Holt. They have since lived in High Kelling and Edgefield. Apart from being a member of the MMBI (member of the British institute for innkeepers), he is also a member of the Chain the Rotisseurs and a local councillor on Edgefield parish council.These sessions are about valuing the contributions of individuals to the life of the community, past and present; about exploring Holt from different perspectives. Participants talk about the Holt and Norfolk they know and love, past and present; how it was when they first knew it, and how it is now, both from a personal and a professional point of view. Recordings of past sessions of ‘My Norfolk, My Holt’ are available as part of the Norfolk Heritage Centre Podcast webpage, which can be found here: www.thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com/my-norfolk-my-holt Booking for these sessions is helpful, please telephone Holt Library on 01263 712202. The event is free but donations to the library are welcome. Tea and coffee are available. ‘My Norfolk, My Holt’, is a way of bringing together different members and sections of the community, as well as valuing the place of the library. Future Dates:15th November - Beryl Knowles (retired Head of Holt Primary)13th December - Alan Leventhall (retired Community Librarian for Holt and Fakenham)

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Local animal sitter Anastasia via an established agency

‘ANIMAL ANGELS’is available this winter to help you look after your home and

animals whilst you are on holiday or trips away.Please contact them on 01256 764141 or

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ENHANCED PARK AND RIDE SERVICE STARTS

An enhanced park and ride service has begun between Costessey and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH).Following feedback from staff, patients and visitors, additional buses have been added to the Costessey Park and Ride timetable to help meet demand at peak times and to reduce parking congestion at the hospital site.Following completion of the B1108 Watton Road roadworks, the improved park and ride service is up and running with buses every 15 minutes Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.The first service of the day leaves Costessey at 6.30am and arrives at NNUH at 6.40am. The last bus leaves NNUH at 8.20pm.The park and ride service is free for NNUH staff and is a £1 return for other bus users. Park and Ride buses stop at stand B outside West Outpatients at NNUH.Richard Parker, NNUH Chief Operating Officer, said: “We are delighted that the new park and ride service is up and running, which is now significantly improved. The enhanced service includes a more frequent service, which will benefit our staff, patients and visitors.”To view the full timetable, visit https://assets.goaheadbus.com/media/timetable_pdf/Norwich_PR_510_timetable_PDF_17092018.pdf

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WANTEDITEMS FOR SALE

BILLBOARD

LONG TERM PARKING AVAILABLEat Holt Youth Centre, Old Station Way, Holt. NR25 6DH

Cost £10.00 per monthAll proceeds to Holt Youth Centre

Apply to Mrs. J. Alford, Holt Youth Centre 01263 710918

OLD AUDIO HI-FI SYSTEM OR SEPARATES OR COMMODORE/BBC/ATARI COMPUTERS AND GAMES Record player, amp, CD, speakers or parts etc., valve radios, valve equipment, radio parts and valves - used/unused for collector. Also unwanted record collections.07979 384246

MOTORCYCLES, SCOOTERS, MOPEDS Japanese, British bikes etc.Anything considered, any condition, MOT failures, non-runners etc. 07811 574822

CAR PARKING

Russell Hobbs 21840 Multi Health FRYER, used only once, £40.00ono Singer Zig Zag SEWING MACHINE, model 3105/G105, fully operational £59.00onoPlastic CAT/RABBIT CARRIER 12 x 18 inches £10.00onoHandy electric TILLER £25.00ono01926 663749Vintage cast iron MANGLE, in excellent condition, made by CT Baker of Sheringham Ltd. early 1900’s £150.0001328 822101 or email [email protected], Trim Alert Home Guard LIGHTING £5.00Oyrx 500W WIRE FREE KITPIR security FLOODLIGHT with wire free plug through chime alert £15.0001263 710770New, charcoal grey MENS SUIT, jacket 48”, trousers 42” waist, 29” inside leg £15.0014 x pairs, assorted colours, TROUSERS, 42” waist, 29” inside leg. All excellent condition, some new. £5.00 per pair01328 863600SETTEE AND CHAIR in excellent condition. Free to those in need and/or a donation to the Holt Community Café. Also some G PLAN FURNITURE. Photographs available to enquirer. 07824 987174 or [email protected] Various PETROL LAWNMOWERS All had blades sharpened and new plugs. Some self-propelled, some push £40.00 eachPetrol CHAINSAW, as new, used once £65.00Huskavarna STRAIGHT BAR STRIMMER, gwo £45.0007464 083748

ITEMS FOR SALE Cont.

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. Email your FOR SALE items to: [email protected] 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.

Two-seater SOFA, plus RECLINER, and FOOT STOOL. Matching beige leather on dark, red wood frames. Excellent condition £100.00Two matching, height adjustable BAR STOOLS, brown/chrome. Also in excellent condition. £20.00 the pair07513 696185 (Holt) Photos available via WhatsApp if need be.SAFETY LADDER/STEPS 3 safety rails to aid balance. 4 large treads with anti-slip rubber matting, strong tubular steel. Perfect cond. £20.0001263 587699 (Saxthorpe)TWO SEAT SETTEE. Fawn with darker squared pattern. Very little used. Excellent condition £40.0001328 8783432 x Halfords padded CAR SEAT CUSHIONS. Hardly used, genuine reason for selling. Cost new £29.99 each accept £35.00ono01263 821297Set of 7 DINNER PLATES by Royal Worcester Evesham, fine porcelain 26 cms £35.00Set of 5 SALAD PLATES in the same design 21 cms £25.00All the plates have a fruit design with gold rim and in excellent condition.01263 710117Electric Batik WAX MELTING POT together with wax granules, set of tjaings (wax pourers), dyes, pipets and everything else to enable the creation of beautiful fabric designs. Loads of ideas on YouTube, Pinterest etc. Over £150.00 worth of equipment for only £60.00 07900 455464 (Holt) Buyer collects2 x matching fabric RECLINING ARMCHAIRS, one with built-in electrical massage unit £300.0001263 822778 (Sheringham) Buyer collectsHayter 48 auto drive veritable speed LAWN MOWER. Serviced, blade sharpened and repainted, new parts fitted £175.00ovno Hayter 41 auto drive petrol LAWN MOWER. Good cond. just serviced, blade sharpened, new parts fitted. Very nice example £115.00ovno01263 710723GOLF - Callaway Great Big Bertha Hawkeye 3 wood and 5 wood - R/H graphite reg. flex shaft £10.00 eachGOLF - Callaway Big Bertha Warbird 3 wood - R/H graphite reg. flex shaft £10.0001263 710616 after 6.00pmAlstons DRESSING TABLE in medium wood colour, three drawers either side of knee hole, 54insW, 16insD, 27insH. Matching BEDSIDE DRAWERS x 2, 54insH, 17insW, 16insD. Purchased from Aldis, all excellent condition £100.0007765 791984 or 01263 519760 Cromer areaSureflap microchip CAT FLAP, used but with instruction book, keep your pet/home safe from the other neighbourhood cats £15.00 LOFT LADDER £10.00.New Paoletti Aviemore tartan check eyelet CURTAINS 66’’wide x 72’’drop, colour thistle £20.0001263 478961 After 6.00pm2 x LEATHER HALTERS heavy horse sizeLarge SNAFFLE BITLarge STRAIGHT BITHORSE COLLAR plus a set of wood ‘T’ sHAY NET1 x 30ft ROPE3 x metal old type PETROL CANS and one JERRY CANReasonable offers please01263 860713Black collapsable PUPPY CRATE with black removable floor 75cm x 52cm x 60cm £10.00Black collapsable PUPPY CRATE with black removable floor 60cm x 43cm x 50cm £10.00Message please on 07973 853591

ROADWORTHY TRAILER for 15ft dinghy.Email [email protected] STICKERS nos. 55 and 166 to complete set. Hundreds of swaps.01263 715878Does anybody have a PETROL LAWNMOVER (in good working order please) that they could donate to Holt Youth Project. We would very much appreciate this. If you could help please telephone Lucy.01263 710918

DO YOU HAVE NEED OF A HOUSE SITTERfor the next 1 to 3 months or so?

Pets also would be loved and well looked after. We are a family of a mother, grown up daughter and tiny dog. Our prime need is to find a temporary NORFOLK address, so our charges would be minimal. Exemplary references including local contacts.Please contact by email [email protected]

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SPARE PARTS for Parkray solid fuel stove model 111GL. Including 1 complete thermostat control, 1 set of fire door glasses plus fire grate bar. All unused. Offers01328 830606Handy GARDEN TILLER with 2 stroke engine, good cond. £45.00ono01263 588738CHAPEL CHAIRS £15.00 each or 4 for £50.0001263 588568Collector selling approximately 80 x 1000 piece JIGSAWS. Interesting subjects, excellent condition, ideal for resale £120.00ono01263 712547Flymo HEDGETRIMMER 24”, good working order £10.0007503 748898 collection HoltFred Astair & Three Tenors CASSETTES £8.00 the pair plus othersElectric rotary LAWNMOWER £25.00Extending (to 43”), wood framed, cloth covered ARMCHAIR, £35.002 bar ELECTRIC FIRE £5.00The Memoirs of HRH The Duke of Windsor BOOK plus Atlas of the World BOOK plus Last 2 million Years BOOK plus 20 more BOOKS on gardening, cooking, history, the universe etc. All vgc £30.00 the lot01263 710067John Lewis upholstered HEADBOARD. Gently curved top, subtle self coloured pattern in pale straw. For king size bed. Perfect condition. Very pretty small DRESSING TABLE. Painted ‘Paris Grey’ with four good size drawers. Available with separate vanity mirror and upholstered stool. As new.Small pine TABLE painted ‘Mustard’. Serpentine shaped top with drawer beneath.01263 862976 Attractive floral chintz 3 seater SOFA & 2 ARMCHAIRS, good condition £200.0001328 8206123 H/back, 4 P/back BOOKS by Clarkson, 1 hard back by Hammond, 1 hard back BBC book of Top Gear. All excellent condition. Plus Top Gear ‘The Car’s the Star’ BOARD GAME in box, perfect condition £15.00Fabulous men’s River Island cream LEATHER JACKET. Worn twice. 38” chest. Elasticated waist, two side slash pockets, zip front, LHS elasticated breast pocket, stud epaulettes, round collar with two stud fastening throat latch £20.00CHRISTMAS STUFF; 3 sets of lights with spare bulbs. 2 father Christmas hats; Festive socks (new). Snowman light. Dancing/musical tree. History of the Christmas tree book perfect condition. Sundry soft and other toys. Sorry no partridge in a pear tree! £20.0007768 057960

ITEMS FOR SALE Cont.

NORTH NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETYMalcolm Sales (pictured) gave a very interesting and inspiring talk to North Norfolk Photographic Society on Smart Phone Photography. Malcolm is an ex-professional wedding photographer, who now shoots houses for estate agents. The first half of the evening was taken up by displaying a number of prints. Whilst he wouldn’t have ever considered using the smart

phone for a wedding shoot, the advantage that it has is the immediacy, catching the moment, catching the light.Malcolm stressed that if you use it as a toy, you can expect poor images. Treat it as a serious camera and obey the same rules regarding vision, composition, exposure, focus etc., and you should be very pleased with the images that you can achieve.Malcolm shoots on the phone and edits on the phone. In .jpeg format, using Snapseed application (a free app), and then immediately uploads to a variety of destinations (postcards using Touchnote, photo books, sending to someone else via airdrop, social media etc.). He utilises the headphones call button as a cable release and also uses a mini gorilla tripod. The images he shared included black and white, panorama, street photography, landscape, and abstract.The second half of the talk was taken up with a practical demonstration of the Snapseed application. Malcolm took us through his Snapseed workflow: amend perspective to straighten any sloping horizontals or vertical (which should be minimal), then cropping, and only then tuning the levels in the image. He cautioned over saturating images, the smart

phone screen is unlikely to be properly colour calibrated. He demonstrated the various effects possible through the Vintage, Grunge, Double exposure and Frame effects. It is possible to save the image with all the adjustments kept as layers, to enable undoing at a later date, but Malcolm tends to compress the image and upload it straightaway. This he demonstrated by using Air Drop to send straight to the nearby phone of one of our members.Meetings of the North Norfolk Photographic Society are normally held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month at the Holt Community Centre. For further details please contact the club Secretary, Judith Wells at [email protected] or see the club website at http://www.nnphotosoc.org/ Robin Johnson

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ITEMS FOR SALE Cont.Sky-Watcher TELESCOPE and MOUNT/TRIPOD. D150mm F1200mm Coated Optics. Colour Blue. Actual dimensions 114cm long and 18cm diameter. Very good condition. £75.00Black Technics SX-PR602 DIGITAL PIANO and stool. Excellent condition. Superb sound and keyboard action, high specification and wide range of digital instrument sounds and features £125.0007971 470902

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SPORT AND RECREATIONA FOOTBALL QUIZ TO TEST

YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF‘THE BEAUTIFUL GAME’

1. Who play their home matches at Molineux?2. What division do Accrington Stanley play in?3. Which six clubs have never been relegated from the Premiership?4. Which three countries have more than one Premiership manager? 5. Who is pictured here?6. Joey Barton is manager of which club?7. For which country is Norwich City’s Mario Vrančić an international?8. Which German player has three Premiership winners medals?9. Which current Championship player has one England cap and one England goal in his 11 minute international career in 2007?10. Which six 2018-19 Premier League Clubs have never won the FA Cup?

HIGH TIDE TIMES AT BLAKENEY BARDate Morning Afternoon6th October 4.40am 5.28pm13th October 9.43am 9.59pm20th October 4.00am 4.50pm27th October 8.35am 8.57pm

LAST ISSUE’S FOOTBALL QUIZ ANSWERS1.Fulham 2.Peterborough United, Plymouth Argyle and Portsmoth 3.Marcus Rashford 4.Claude Puel (Leicester City) 5.Joe Gomez (Liverpool and Englnd) 6.Barnsley 7.National League 8.Neil Adams 9.Jordan Henderson (46 caps) 10.Iceland and Panama

CHESS PROBLEMS by Dr Cedric Lytton

Solution to No. 245: 1.Rd3, threat 2.Qd4. 1... Rxf4 2.Qd5; 1... c6 2.Rd4; 1... c5 2.Bd5. Try (2 extra points) 1.Bg4, threat 2.Qf5;1... Rxf4 2.Qe6; 1... c6, c5 2.Bf5; 1... e2!Key and try both feature Bristol clearance threats (the white Q followsalong the same line) with partial switchbacks separated by the whitehalf-pin c4-f7 after 1... c6, and a further change after 1... Rxf4.Amazing unity between the two phases.No. 246 (difficulty 2) is the first of six varied positions in the last solving competition of the year, in which your correspondentinvites all local chess clubs to send in solutions, one per club andthe members may confer! A case of decent wine will go to the club winning on points with at least 3 entries (any tie will be resolved on details at my discretion). Solutions and comments to me at 16 Lime Grove, Sheringham NR26 8NX, or e-mail to [email protected].

246. Black to play and draw

246. Neelotpal Das v. Sriram Jha New Delhi, 2009

FOOTBALL QUOTES!The lads ran their socks into the ground.Sir Alex FergusonTheir football was exceptionally good - and they played some good football.Sir Bobby RobsonAnd I honestly believe we can go all the way to Wembley - unless somebody knocks us out.Dave BassettWhat I said to them at half time would be unprintable on the radio.Gerry FrancisI was a young lad when I was growing up.David O’Leary

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TIME HOME AWAY6 Oct 2.30pm North Walsham Town FAKENHAM TOWN RES

2.30pm Cromer Town HOLT UNITED2.30pm Sprowston Athletic WELLS TOWN

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BOWLS LEAGUES 2018110,000 - the number of bowling deliveries bowled by Holt Club during the season! And about a third of these are bowled in matches in local league games, now all completed for another year. Of the many leagues available to bowls clubs in North Norfok, Holt currently competes in 5, with most of the Club Members involved in at least one.

Holt’s final positions in the league tables varied. The most exciting was in Division 2 of

the Cromer and District League. As shown in the attached extract, the first three clubs in the table tied on points and the fourth was very close behind, and Holt topped the table only because it had just (in fact only just) scored more shots than the second and third place teams. Division 1 next year!Of the other teams, the ‘Swallows’ and Holt’s Team in the Cawston Triples League each finished mid table. The ‘Tawny Owls’ in the Bowling Federation’s Premier West Division and the ‘Swifts’ in the NANSA afternoon league finished a bit lower. Many of the club players now move indoors for the winter, but will be back to once more contest the leagues next summer, when perhaps you will join us to help us achieve a bowling delivery total of 120,000?

Clubs Played Shots PointsHolt 12 651 59

Happisburgh 12 648 59

Tungate 12 642 59

S/P Kestrels 12 659 57

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HOLT RUGBY CLUB ANNIVERSARY GAMEMark Harrison reflects on a game 50 years ago

This season sees an important anniversary for Holt Rugby. 50 years ago, in 1968, they opened their new ground at Bridge Road, High Kelling, with a fixture against a representative team from Eastern Counties Rugby. On 14th October, 50 years to the day,

Holt will celebrate with a match also against Eastern Counties. Kick-off will be 3.00pm and it will be preceded by three youth matches starting at 11.00am and a celebratory lunch. On the touchline will be five members of the Holt team that appeared in the 1968 fixture, one of them will be Mark Harrison, a farmer who lives in Stiffkey.On his return from Agricultural College Mark played at West Norfolk for two seasons before becoming one of the founding members of Holt in 1961. He played in the first ever club fixture and was a regular member of the First XV for the following seven seasons. He could play in the back row or at centre three-quarter and was known for his determined tackling. At one stage he was picked for the Norfolk County side, one of six county players who featured in the Holt side in the 1968 fixture. One of them, prop Bob Steven, had been capped by Scotland before he moved to become a farm manager in Norfolk.Mark Harrison was a key player in the closely contested 1968 Holt Eastern Counties game, which the visitors eventually won by 25 points to 19. The report of the game states that Holt, who were trailing, ‘came back strongly when Mark Harrison made a long break’ leading to a try by his fellow farmer Neil van Poortvliet. Mark remembers how he was thrilled to make the break, “The ground was dry and there was some sparkling rugby played; Holt did well and we all enjoyed the game.”Reflecting on 50 years of rugby, Mark says that he sees ‘no dramatic changes in the game, though of course some rules have changed’. He admits however that today’s generation of players work harder at their game. Not only were team coaches unknown in the 1960s, but, “we didn’t bother to train much except for the odd bit at Gresham’s gym.”As an active Holt member and regular spectator at Bridge Road, Mark says most importantly Holt RFC is, above all, a happy club.Mark hopes that the players who will turn out this October, “enjoy it as much as we did.” Martyn Sloman

Holt and Eastern Counties teams which took part in the opening game.Mark Harrison is fourth from left in the back row

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THAT’S LIFE!More true life experiences

At a conference I attended recently, a doctor was addressing a large audience.“The material we put into our stomachs should have killed most of us sitting here years ago,” he said. “Red meat is full of steroids and dye. Soft drinks corrode your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with MSG. High trans-fat diets can be disastrous, and none of us realise the long-term harm caused by germs in our drinking water. But there’s one thing that’s the most dangerous of all, and most of us have, or will, eat it. Can anyone here tell me what food it is that causes the most grief and suffering for years after eating it?”After several seconds of quiet, a 70-year-old man in the front row raised his hand and softly said, “Wedding cake?”When I worked in the Post Office, a lady barged in and started complaining that she’d got home to find a note from the postman, he’d tried to deliver a package but nobody was in.“My husband was home all day,” she fumed.After I gave her the package, I heard her say, “Oh, I’m so excited, it’s my husband’s new hearing aids!”I recently banged my elbow, and it hurt so much I really wanted to swear. But with my daughter close by, I just jumped up and down crying, ‘sugar, sugar, sugar’!After about 30 seconds or so, my daughter shrugged and said, “I really thought you were going to say ‘s***’ then, mummy!”

BLAKENEY ROWING CLUB MAKES A SPLASH

It has been a hectic and enjoyable few weeks for your local rowing club. Apart from the usual outings involving experienced and newer rowers, there have been some major events. The first of these took place on the morning of 1st September and it was the second Wells to Blakeney row. Our two skiffs, Hoi Larntan and Bluejacket, were ably crewed along the channel from Wells, into the open water around the Point, accompanied by a flotilla of kayaks and canoes. It was a great morning on the water. Many thanks to all who took part including, of course, those who undertook the responsibility of towing the skiffs to the starting point.The two skiffs barely had time to get dry before they were wheeled out for the Blakeney Regatta race the following day. This eagerly anticipated event was a real battle on the water as two well matched crews strove hard to gain advantage. It was the closest and most exciting race seen for many years. Hoi Larntan made it first over the line with every member of the crew pulling hard. Well done to all concerned!Once again, on 8th September, the Crabbers were well represented at The Great River Race on the Thames; both skiffs were involved. This is an international event and, this year, 320 crews were taking part in a race which is always full of colour and excitement. The competition over the occasionally turbulent waters was hard and keen.

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However, the crew of Hoi Larntan completed the twenty-two miles in a very creditable time of just over three hours with the Bluejacket rowers coming in twenty minutes later. It was an exhausting but thoroughly enjoyable day. Many thanks must go to organisers and boat transporters who contributed so much time and effort. You can see some great action pictures on crablakeney.wordpress.com.Why not come along and try skiff rowing? Socialise on the water or compete. The choice is entirely yours. You may sample three rows before deciding whether to join and no previous experience is necessary. Coaching is always on offer. If you are interested in the fun of rowing, contact Tom on 01263 761570. You can also follow club activities on Facebook. See you on the water soon.Barry Howes

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SHOPPolice are appealing for information after thousands of pounds worth of designer men’s wear was stolen from a shop in Holt in the early hours of Monday 24th September. The shop on High Street was broken into at approximately 12.30am and a large amount of clothing and accessories were stolen. Brands included Ted Baker, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss and Diesel. It’s believed the suspects made off from the scene in a white Audi A1 which was stolen from Rouen Road in Norwich between 6.00pm on Monday 17th September and 8.00am on Tuesday 18th September. DC Kevin Maskell said: “I would like to hear from anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the Holt area around the time of the incident. I would also be keen to hear from anyone who may be offered brand new designer clothes for sale at car boot sales or on social media.” Anyone with information should contact DC Kevin Maskell at Great Yarmouth CID on 101. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

WITNESSES SOUGHT TO ATTEMPTED ROBBERY - FAKENHAM

Officers are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Fakenham. The incident happened around 10.00pm on Wednesday 19th September when the victim, a woman aged in her 20s, was walking along the footpath near to The Maltings Care Home on Norwich Road. She was approached by a man who attempted to steal her purse, which was tucked under her arm. When she resisted, the man slapped the victim in the face and fled the scene without stealing anything. The offender is described as being white, aged in his early to mid-30s; around 5ft 8 inches tall, of a stocky build and was wearing dark clothing including a dark hooded top, which was concealing his face, and baggy dark tracksuit style bottoms. Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information concerning it. Anyone with information should contact PC Jon Parker at Fakenham Police Station on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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