Holt Chronicle March 2022

March 2022

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News from the Venue

A Note from the Editor

It’s been a vibrant and busy February at the Venue, with a fantastic Feel-Good Film Festival playing 10 uplifting films to lift us out of the gloom of endless storms and grey days.

It’s okay, you can come out of hibernation now. The sun is putting in the odd appearance, the temperature is rising, and shoots are starting to break through in the garden. Spring is nearly here!

I don’t know about you, but I always feel better as the days lengthen and everything seems to be waking up and getting going. Speaking of which, remember the clocks go forward on 27th March, those lighter evenings are a sign that summer is not that far away.

The 27th is also Mother’s Day so don’t forget the card and some flowers, maybe an afternoon out or Sunday lunch and don’t leave her with the washing up for a change.

Whatever you are up to, enjoy your March magazine.

Keep safe and well.

As always, these events involve an enormous amount of organisation and work by volunteers, so our grateful thanks to Susan Williams and her amazing team of ushers, The Community Café volunteers for their fabulous baking and catering operation over the weekend and of course the Film Festival Committee for their skill and graft over what was a very enjoyable and full weekend. Our huge thanks also to Lady Anwen Hurt for sharing with us a wealth of incredible memorabilia at her exhibition, ‘Sir John Hurt: A Life in Film’ which was a wonderful and very special addition to the festival. Thanks also to James Glennie for allowing us the use of cabinets and other furniture for the exhibition, which dressed the Gallery beautifully, and made for an impressive start of the newly launched ‘Anwen and John Hurt Exhibition Space’.

Jo – Editor.

Here are the deadline dates and publishing dates for the next 3 magazines.

Month April May June

Copy deadline Tuesday 29th March Tuesday 3rd May Tuesday 7th June

Publishing date Friday 8th April Friday 13th May Friday 17th June

Half of Omicron Grants Now Paid Out to North Norfolk Businesses

North Norfolk District Council have now paid nearly half of the Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant (OHLG) to all eligible business in North Norfolk

The OHLG was set up in early January to help businesses operating in the Hospitality, Leisure and Accommodation industries affected through the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, with each eligible business able to claim up to £6,000. North Norfolk was allocated over £8m, the largest for any authority in Norfolk, to support over 3,000 businesses in the sector, who continue to be affected by the economic impacts of COVID. NNDC’s award winning Grants Team have now paid out £4.2m to 1,474 North Norfolk businesses – 52.3% of the Government allocation to 43.3% of eligible businesses in the district. It is expected the Council will award grants over the total allocation of £8m, which will be funded by central Government, allowing the economic relief for more eligible businesses without the restriction.

As of 30 January, NNDC led national figures for paying out the most business grants in the whole country and ranked third for the total amount paid out, just behind Manchester City Council and City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council.

Nearly 1,600 eligible businesses are still yet to apply for the grant, which has a cut-off date of Friday 18 March 2022, after which applications cannot be accepted. Payments will be made by 31st March, following the relevant fraud checks. Reminder emails have been sent to businesses encouraging them to apply. If your business is not eligible for the OHLG, it may still be eligible for the Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Additional Restrictions Grant (OHLARG)

Cllr. Richard Kershaw, portfolio holder for Sustainable Growth said: “The NNDC award-winning grants team have now paid out over 50% of grants to 43% of businesses in North Norfolk. You are entitled to up to £6,000 per business to cover the effects of Omicron. Please do not let this opportunity slip”

The Grants team are award winning, and comprise of officers from Revenues, Finance, IT, Economic Development, Communications and Customer Services. NNDC was recognised for this, having been awarded at the 2021 Public Finance Awards and a high commendation at the IRRV Excellence in Innovation.

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We look forward to bringing many more interesting and diverse exhibitions to the town for all to enjoy, and we hope that many people will take advantage of this impressive and affordable exhibition space to showcase and sell their work. Our aim is to enable artists to have a competitively priced space in which to promote themselves, but also to encourage the community to engage in collaborative art projects and connect with the arts in new ways. To that end, we have a small group of artists bringing together a community art project for the Jubilee which we need donations of wool and material for, so please do have a sort out and let us have any extra materials which you may have lying around. There will be more information regarding this project coming in the next issue, but if you are part of a group that you think may be interested in joining in on a commemorative textile Jubilee project, please do get in touch with me at the Venue.

Our special events continue apace with fantastic musicians providing a wide range of jazz music on the first Wednesday every month, amazing Art Forums and interviews with Phil Barrett, regular Bingo evenings, monthly Royal Opera House Special Screenings of Opera and Ballet, Tea Dances on Sundays once a month and Wrestling featuring this month too; things are certainly getting busier!

It is necessary for us to have the professional infrastructure to be able to run these events, so the improvements to our equipment within the Venue continues, with further improvements being made this month by local company Emotive to our sound and light capabilities in the hall.

We are also putting out an appeal this Spring for people to join a new Holt Community Theatre Group to be based at the Venue, to put on live Theatre Shows on our new stage. If you would like to be part of this exciting new group, please get in touch; it is open to all, no matter your age, experience or ability. Don’t forget you can get more info about what’s on from our website, www.thevenueholt.com.

Carolyn Burn, Chairperson

Help for the people of Ukraine

We are planning a Yard Sale/Sales to raise money for The Red Cross to help the Ukrainian Families, who are, at present, in such distress.

The date, to be confirmed, will be 9th /10th April or both. 10 till 4 pm.

Bookings, paid in advance, will be £5, which will go to The Red Cross, plus any donations we may receive.

A map will be provided and include every sale yard booked, starting from 30, Pearsons Road, Holt and could cover Grove Lane and Cromer Road.

For confirmation of details please ring: 01263713760 or 07443391630 Email: maureenseekings@icloud.com

He who once became aware of the power of Solidarity and who breathed the air of freedom will not be crushed.

Lech Walesa The Holt Chronicle March 2022

Holt and District Probus Club

Our Norfolk Landscape.

John Hurst’s annual watercolour exhibition of Norfolk landscapes and the memoir, Watercolour Words. Fifty Years is taking place at NWT Cley Marshes Visitors’ Centre until 26th April 10am-5.00pm daily. This also includes Changing Landscapes a multi-media performance lead by Home-Stage, the online charity that showcases creative talent to include poetry, folk music and the arts.

20 Members of Holt and District Probus Club were very happy to meet again at The Feathers in Holt on Thursday, 3rd February for a delightful meal and a lot of splendid, good company!

Arrangements had been made for the club to have lunch in the Conservatory – where there are plenty of windows that were left open to allow for lots of fresh, virus-free air to circulate. The meal – that was as usual a cracker: soup then beef and onion pie and then a roulade.

One of the club’s members, David Wyeth, then gave an illustrated talk about the London Underground. David worked with the Underground for 42 years stating as a trainee guard, moving on until he was in a senior administrative position. From the beginning of the Underground in the 19th century through to the construction of Crossrail (soon to be opened) David related how the system and its running stock developed.

Chairman for the day was Alan Taylor (John Mangan having covid) and Alan thanked David Wyeth for an interesting and lively talk.

Holt and District Probus Club normally meets at The Feathers for lunch on the first Thursday each month. But March 2022 will have to be missed as The Feathers will be undergoing refurbishment. Anyone interested in considering membership should contact the Hon. Treasurer Ray Morgan at ray_morgan@icloud.com or via the club website at holtprobusclub.wordpress.com Robin Johnson

email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

The paintings featured in the exhibition are all recent works, depicting the expansive wilds of Norfolk. John will be available each weekend and also by appointment to discuss his work, with a generous proportion of sales being dedicated to the work of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

John is joined by award winning poet, James Knox Whittet and singer, Anna McCrae, who together present an environmentally based performance of watercolour images, stories, songs and poems. The performance takes place at 3.00pm on Sunday 10th April. Tickets are limited to this free event where there will be a retiring collection for Sir Norman Lamb’s Foundation.

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Holt WI

The February WI meeting was well attended, and it was nice to see new members and also potential new members.

The speaker was Philip West who gave a power point presentation on the North Norfolk coast from Wells to Cromer. It was fascinating to see how our landscape has changed over the years and Philip was very knowledgeable about local history. A very interesting and enjoyable talk.

Tea and biscuits were followed by a raffle with some lovely prizes.

Next month our speaker will talk about Suffragettes and Suffragists in Norfolk. Do you know the difference? No, then come along and find out! We meet every third Wednesday of the month between 2-4pm at The Venue.

What’s On @ All our activities are Covid safe and follow Government guidelines to protect participants and visitors. Please see our website for more details. www.thevenueholt.com

Sunday March 13th Royal Opera House - OPERA L’ELISIR D’AMORE

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This was on at Glyndebourne, an updated version of one of the world’s best loved and much performed comic operas. It is a very funny story in which two suitors vye for the love of Nadina, with the help of a potion. This is on at 2.30pm with the bar open at 2.00 and during the interval. Tickets are £10.

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Sunday March 20th

TEA DANCE With singers Jeff and Sue Short. It is from 2.00pm until 4.30pm and tickets are £7 in advance; call 01263 733845 or 07714 265634 to book.

Hindringham Hall Gardens

Sunday March 27th

WRESTLING IS BACK! BTW presents “March Madness”.

A great family event with the doors open at 2.00pm and show at 3.00pm. Tickets are £12 per adult and £10 per child/OAP. Ticket hotline no. 07553 532099.

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Wednesday March 30th

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CINEMA – The Courier starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Greville Wynne, based on the true story of the businessman persuaded to spy for the British government. On at 2.30 and 7.30 with the bar in the evening from 7.00pm. Tickets are £5 on the day and booking is recommended.

Wednesday April 6th

JAZZ NIGHT with Barbar and the Black Sheep. Bar is open from 7pm for 7.30pm start and tickets are £10 in advance.

Saturday April 9th

Easter Cash Bingo - Eyes down at 7.30pm.

There is a bar and a raffle. Free Entry.

Sunday April 10th Royal Opera House - BALLET The Two Pigeons/Rhapsody

The two pigeons is a fable by Jean de la Fontaine that was adapted as a ballet with music. A young man is bored with his lover and attracted to a gypsy girl. The ballet Rhapsody is set to Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.

The premiere was given at ROH in honour of the Queen Mother’s 80th Birthday.

Wednesday April 13th

Arts Forum: A Ladder to the Moon. Hugh Lupton, the wellknown storyteller will be talking about his life and career and will perform later in the evening. Bar open at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm prompt start. Tickets are £5 and booking is essential.

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.thevenueholt.com

FOR REGULAR GROUPS, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. CALL: 01263 713427.

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Dear Readers,

County Councillor News

from County Councillor Eric Vardy

This month’s report is diverse to say the least. As someone who has suffered the impact of Covid, I can only implore you to continue to be as vigilant and careful as possible. We will all have to learn to live with Covid is the simple message.

Norfolk and Waveney COVID-19 booster and vaccinations Vaccinations for all healthy 5–11year-olds to launch from April 2022 Following a government announcement, which confirmed that all healthy 5– 11-year-olds will soon be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination, health leaders are asking that parents and carers be patient and do not contact the NHS to request a vaccine.

The guidance indicates that healthy children will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination sometime in April 2022.

At the moment, the Norfolk and Waveney health and care system is continuing to vaccinate clinically extremely vulnerable 5 to 11-year-olds and will continue to do so in the weeks ahead.

Norfolk County Council Budget Budget to “build back better” agreed. The 2022-23 budget proposes significant investment, while addressing continuing severe pressure on services.

Plans for a balanced budget and a 2.99 per cent Council Tax rise were agreed

by Norfolk County Council. The full council agreed: A 2.99 per cent rise in the county council’s share of Council Tax, in April – not the maximum permissible 3.99 per cent. To give a little perspective on this a Band D dwelling will be paying less than a £1 per week extra.

An increase in the 2022/23 net budget by £25 million compared to this year, to £464.123m A review of the Council and how it operates, to bridge a £60m budget gap predicted for 2023/24

New roles created to improve the link between county and local councils A significant investment has been made into the relationship between Norfolk County Council and the rest of the county with £160,000 committed over the next 2 years.

Coastal Art Group

Members of the Coastal Art Group, who meet on Friday mornings at Weybourne Village Hall saw their contribution to Bakers and Larners ‘What makes Holt special to you?’ installed, along with other contributions, on the hoardings surrounding the site of the new Budgens store, today.

Back in October last year, we were thrilled to be asked, along with other art groups, artists and schools if we would like to help brighten up the hoardings surrounding the building site for the Budgens rebuild. Armed with books, postcards and numerous photographs members of the group took up the challenge and worked together over the next couple of months to produce a colourful and fun contribution which responded to the brief - “So many aspects of Holt and our local surroundings are special, which is why North Norfolk attracts so many visitors. Along with the beautiful countryside, stunning coastline and charming villages and towns, the wonderful Poppy Line Steam Railway, which links Sheringham to Weybourne and onwards to Holt provides a wonderful opportunity to experience either new or nostalgic memories for it's passengers, with but a short walk into the delightful Georgian town of Holt for refreshments and shopping. We are very fortunate indeed, to live here."

Little did we know that the whole experience of working together on such a large project would be such fun. To now see it up, it seems almost impossible to imagine the number of ‘person hours’ it took to complete. The Coastal Art Group greatly appreciate the opportunity given to them by Bakers and Larners and hope local people and visitors enjoy ours, along with all the other wonderful contributions. email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

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The county council have funded the Norfolk Association of Local Councils (Norfolk ALC) to employ two members of staff who will be dedicated to improving the link between the county council and Norfolk’s town and parish councils.

The new roles will help local councils stay up to date on key initiatives and policies that affect them, while ensuring that local voices are heard at a county level.

They will also work to raise the profile of Parish Councils across Norfolk and the work they do for their communities.

The funding will also aim to help local councils build their skills and get access to the right information. That might include help with developing a parish plan, writing a funding bid or reaching a wider demographic in their area.

This help will be in addition to the support the Norfolk ALC already provides which has seen a range of initiatives co-ordinating the Parish and Town Councils in Norfolk.

Anyone interested in knowing more about the support available via the Norfolk Association of Local Councils can visit their website which holds information, advice and training on a wide range of subjects.

Hundreds of free activities available for children and young people this Easter Bookings are now open for The Big Norfolk Holiday Fun, a programme of free activities that will run over the Easter holidays for 5–16-year-olds across Norfolk.

The scheme is provided as part of the government’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme and is being delivered by Norfolk County Council in partnership with Active Norfolk.

There will be a range of activities available all over the county, aimed at various ages. These could include football, basketball, circus skills, arts and crafts, dance, music, cookery, filmmaking and much more.

The sessions offer children the chance to learn and develop new skills, alongside receiving a free healthy lunch each day. Booking is on a first-come-first-served basis, with limited spaces for many activities, so families should book soon to avoid disappointment. Those who claim means-tested free school meals can claim free spaces on the activities, whilst paid spots are available on many activities for those who don’t.

Eric Vardy

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 Beckham, West Runton,Weybourne).

New members are always welcome to join the Coastal Art Group, whatever your artistic interest. We ordinarily, work on our own projects with members creating fabulous hand-painted cards; detailed pen and ink drawings; delicate watercolours; bold acrylics, colourful cartoons and stunning creative machined embroideries. You will get an enthusiastic welcome, advice and guidance (if you want) plus a cup of tea or coffee with biscuits to sustain you through your creative activities. At only £3 per session - 10:00am to 12:30pm all year round, if you think you may be interested feel free to contact Susan for a chat on 07842 172 915 or email coastalartgroup1@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you……please put the August Bank Holiday weekend into your diary and visit us at Weybourne Village Hall for our Summer Exhibition - 10:00am - 4:00pm August 26th, 27th and 28th.

Light refreshments available.

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Duncan Baker February News

What links all of this together is a very special quality that people in the East of England have. I believe we have more creative minds; more people willing to take risks; and more innovators in this part of the country than almost anywhere else.

I recently heard someone talking about ‘levelling up the North’. I had to correct them: the government’s intention is to level up the whole country. What does levelling up mean for us here in the East of England, and in North Norfolk?

Well, it’s about recognising that the East is already an enormous success – we are one of only three UK regions to be ‘net contributors’ to the economy, ie. we produce more than the state invests in us. With more investment, we could sell the many things we’re good at doing, and producing, much more widely, providing more growth, more jobs, and more prosperity.

Look at what we have. We have a world-renowned centre of training and excellence in medicine at the University of East Anglia, plus the Norwich Biomedical Research Centre. We have opportunities for carers, nurses, doctors, and dentists to work in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.

So how do we harness what we have and make it even better? This is where the investment that levelling up will provide is so important. We know that we need better roads and public transport. We need homes that truly are ‘affordable’, so that our brightest minds can afford to live and work here, rather than leaving the area and going elsewhere. We need more investment in education and training – such as the highly successful apprenticeships and Restart schemes.

Now that the threat of Covid is beginning to recede and we can begin to look once again towards the future, my job – and that of all the East Anglian MPs – will be to remind everyone that levelling up isn’t just a Northern thing. We will expect – and demand – that the East of England and North Norfolk receive their fair share too. We’ve already seen that begin to happen with the huge government investment in North Walsham, and I will continue to advocate for the whole of North Norfolk to benefit in a similar way.

1/3rd of the UK’s gas comes through Bacton, with countless new opportunities for jobs and research in new carbon net-zero technologies. The visitor economy of the East of England generates over £10bn a year. We have start-up and established companies producing everything from space rockets to filming locations and studio facilities for Netflix and Amazon.

Small Furries at Age Concern North Norfolk

Half of our support workers have completed Level 2 training in Dementia and our centre is a great resource for people living with dementia and their carers.

Caring for small animals is usually a childhood experience that we look back on with wonder and love. We had the visit of six beautifully- coloured female guinea pigs from Cavies and Cakes of Fakenham. All of our female clients fully embraced the opportunity to cuddle and feed them – our gentlemen were a little more reticent however!

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Guinea pigs live for around 6 years and can produce 2-5 young – all born with full coats and eyes open. Guinea pigs graze constantly so our ladies had a lovely time feeding them with bits of carrot and lettuce.

Innovative Norfolk Charity Age Concern North Norfolk (ACNN) supporting older people to live enhanced lives in their own homes, is looking for 2 energetic TRUSTEES to initially serve for one year following a 3 month probationary period.

Would you like to gain experience of what is involved in overseeing and running a small charity?

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Cavies and Cakes have a café where the guinea pigs are on show in their cages so perhaps we will arrange an outing in the warmer weather to see them and enjoy a cream cake or two ourselves!

We are interested in hearing from you if you are a recent graduate with interest in this field, or if you are later on in your career, wanting a change or a challenge or both, and willing to volunteer in a small, friendly, private charity.

You will gain valuable experience and make an untold difference in the lives of vulnerable people.

Retirees with energy and time to spare are also welcome.

We are always looking for ways to stimulate the senses of people coming to the centre and visits such as this bring out their caring skills, memories of childhood or having pets for their own children and helping with relaxation. This is especially important for people who are sometimes more agitated in the afternoon and we have evidence that this type of activity calms people and takes their minds off themselves.

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Contact Alison on 01263 821188 or alisonc@ageconcernnorthnorfolk.co.uk to ask for an application form.

Commitment is 6-8 hours a month, which includes a 2 hour trustee meeting 10 times a year.

Nominal £30 admin fee refundable at end of successful probationary period.

Interviews will be held at the end of March 2022.

We look forward to meeting you!

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Employment Law: Settlement Agreements

A settlement agreement (previously known as a comprise agreement) is a legally binding, voluntary contract between an employer and employee. The contract provides that an employee agrees not to pursue any claims against the employer in a tribunal or court in exchange for the payment of a severance sum to the employee.

A settlement agreement may be appropriate where the employment relationship is continuing, but it is most common for these agreements to be entered into where the employment has terminated (or is about to do so).

Since many businesses have faced financial difficulties during the pandemic, it’s likely that the use of settlement agreements will be favoured by employers. This will give employers peace of mind as it will remove any risks of employment-related claims being brought by employees and will firmly draw a line under the employment relationship.

What should you do if your employer offers you a settlement agreement?

A settlement agreement will not be valid unless the employee has received independent legal advice on the terms and effect of the settlement agreement and in particular its effect on their ability to bring a tribunal claim under the relevant legislation.

As an employee will be waiving their right to pursue any claims, the adviser will consider whether the employee has any claims and will advise on the prospects of success of those claims, along with the potential compensation a successful claim would attract. Under most circumstances, the employer usually contributes towards the cost of receiving that advice.

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Whilst the adviser is not required to consider whether the employee is getting a “good deal”, this is certainly something that can be discussed.

If the employee wishes to negotiate for an increase in the compensation payment, this is something the adviser can undertake on their behalf.

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She has extensive involvement in advising on a range of employment issues to employees and has an excellent record for achieving successful outcomes for her clients. Nicola was recently awarded the ‘Rising Star’ award in The Legal 500; the leading guide of the best law firms and solicitors in the UK.

If you’re an employee and you’ve received a settlement agreement, or you’re an employer and you require assistance in the settlement agreement process, contact Clapham & Collinge LLP for straightforward and practical employment law advice.

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SUDOKU Fill all empty squares so that the numbers 1 to 9 appear once in each row, column and 3 x 3 box.

The numbers in the four yellow boxes are the ones needed as the answer that will be published in the next issue.

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St Mary’s Church, Kelling Services are based on the Book of Common Prayer 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month

Matins – 11am

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Holy Communion – 11am

There are currently two services a month at St Andrew's, - 1st Sunday of the month: Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at 11.15 am - 3rd Sunday of the month: Morning Prayer (Common Worship) at 9.30 am

Monthly Mid-week Holy Communion Please call Sarah Walker: 01263 711359 to book a place ALL WELCOME. PARKING IN THE CHURCHYARD.

For further details please see Weybourne Group Website or call Revd Ian Dyble: 01263 741235 or Revd Angela Dugdale: 01263 588389

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HOLT METHODIST CHURCH NOTICE BOARD

Friendly congregations would welcome you.

Coffee is served after many of our services.

Keep up to date with Services at St Andrews Brinton and St Maurice Brimingham, by checking the website. Normally servcices alternate.

For service details please visit www.brininghambenefice.org.uk Covid restrictions will be adhered to.

Holt Methodist Church is open for Worship each Sunday at 11am Friday Prayers each Friday at 9.30am You are assured of a warm welcome Afternoon teas this year March to November on 3rd Friday of the month (except April and November when it will be the 4th Friday).

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

Rector: Fr. Howard Stoker SSC, The Rectory, Church Street, Holt NR25 6BB Tel: 01263 712048 email:holtrectory@tiscali.co.uk Assistant Curate: Fr Gary Gould. Tel: 01328 830715, Email: garygould57@gmail.com Parish Office Tel: 01263 713479 E: standrewsholt@btinternet.com website at www.holtchurch.org

Dear friends, I write this brief reflection as war rages in Ukraine aware that by the time you read it the situation may have changed dramatically. My only hope and prayer is that the conflict will have ceased and some form of peace, no matter how fragile will have been established.

The horrific atrocities of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine have been called a “grave act of evil” by our Archbishop’s of York and Canterbury. Surely, we must agree. War, conflict, the shedding of blood and the destruction of life is not of God. It is not what God wills for the people of the earth. His will is for peace not war. But like any conflict in the world, the conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated the fragility of the peace we have enjoyed and perhaps even taken for granted in Europe. It has revealed how easily the whole of Europe could be drawn into war.

In his teaching, Jesus said; “Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the children of God" The word used for peace “shalom” as the archbishop’s have rightly pointed out means more than just the absence of war. In Hebrew, peace means everything which makes for a person’s highest good and is bound up with ideals of righteousness and justice. Peace, in order to be established and maintained is something that has to be desired, longed for and worked at. It cannot be taken for granted nor kept by force, rather achieved by common understanding and the conversion of hearts and minds.

In the shadow of the darkness that has gripped Ukraine it is difficult to know how to respond, yet we seek to respond with prayer and compassion; praying that world may choose peace over hatred and by extending a hand of friendship to those in need.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with the people of the Ukraine and for all who involved in making decisions that affect the lives of millions of people.

Pray for peace.

Fr. Howard

A Prayer for Peace O God, lead us from death to life, from falsehood to truth. Lead us from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Lead us from hate to love, from war to peace. Let peace fill our hearts, our world, our universe. Amen.

MOTHERING SUNDAY: 27th March 2022 8.00am Eucharist.

9.15am Eucharist at All Saints, High Kelling.

10.30am Parish Sung Eucharist with Holy Baptism.

Families especially welcome.

Posies of flowers will be distributed.

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FROM THE REGISTERS Funerals: 25th Feb: Lucy Edith Esther Hurp 3rd Mar: Rita Swallow 10th Mar: Colin Fenn 11th Mar: Barbara Gibson

PUBLIC WORSHIP & PRIVATE PRAYER. Sunday Services 8am Book of Common Prayer Eucharist 9.15am Said Eucharist at All Saints, High Kelling 10.30am Parish Sung Eucharist.

5.00pm Choral Evensong (2nd Sunday of the month) Week day services Mon – Sat Morning Prayer 9am Eucharist 9.30am -Thurs 10am at All Saints, High Kelling Evening Prayer 5.30pm LIVE STREAMING: The Sunday Parish Eucharist continues to be live streamed on YouTube at 10.30am.

Please see our website or facebook page for more details. www.holtchurch.org YOUTUBE: St Andrew the Apostle, Holt PASTORAL HELP LINE: 07393559028

OPEN THE CHURCH FOR HOLY WEEK & EASTER Thursday 7th April 2pm ~ 4pm.

A free, creative, imaginative and messy workshop to help children understand the meaning of Easter.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to care for God’s acre. Can you spare some time to join a group of volunteers to help maintain the churchyard? No faith required, only a desire to help maintain a sacred space in the middle of Holt as a place of rest for the departed, solace for the living, and a haven for wildlife. Tel: 01263 713039

PARISH CHURCH HALL & MEETING ROOM Now available for hire! Looking for somewhere to hire for a private party, or perhaps a regular group, exhibition or fund raising?

Competitive rates. For more information contact the bookings secretary: 01263 713479 Email: standrewsholt@btinternet.com

LOCAL FOOD BANK COLLECTION: A collection point for donations of non-perishable food goods is now available in the Parish Church. Open every day.

COMMUNITY CHOIR under the direction of Mark Jones Every Thursday during term time 6.30pm – 7.30pm in the Parish Church Hall, Church Street. Come along and sing, have fun and make new friends. For more information: www.holtchurch.org £1.00 per session. children and students in full time education free. Email holtcommunitychoir@gmail.com

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HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES Sunday 10th April – Sunday 17th April 2022

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THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE, HOLT WITH ALL SAINTS, HIGH KELLING Contact: Fr. Howard Stoker Tel: 01263 712048 or Fr. Gary Gould Tel: 01328 830715 Palm Sunday 8am BCP Holy Eucharist 9.15am Holy Eucharist at All Saints 10.15am Blessing of Palms, Procession and Parish Eucharist - meet in the Church Hall 5.00pm BCP Choral Evensong Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday in Holy Week: 7.00pm Eucharist with Address Maundy Thursday: 7.00pm Eucharist of the Last Supper and Watch of the Passion until Midnight Good Friday: 10.00am Stations of the Cross at All Saints, High Kelling 11.00am Ecumenical Procession of Witness beginning at Holt Methodist Church at 11.00am 2.30pm Liturgy of Word, Cross & Sacrament Holy Saturday: 9.00am Morning Prayer & 5.30pm Evening Prayer 8.00pm Easter Vigil & First Eucharist of Easter Easter Day: 8.00am Holy Eucharist BCP 9.15am Holy Eucharist at All Saints, High Kelling 10.30am Sung Parish Family Eucharist followed by an Easter Egg Hunt for Children HOLT METHODIST CHURCH ~ Contact: Rev Cliff Shanganya Tel: 01328 862174 Palm Sunday: 11.00am Morning Worship Maundy Thursday: 7.00pm Holy Communion Methodist Chapel at Wells-next-the Sea Good Friday: 9.30am Prayers with hot cross buns.

10.00am Good Friday Service 11.00am Ecumenical Procession of Witness beginning at Holt Methodist Church Easter Day: 6.00am Sunrise service on Spout Hills followed by breakfast 11.00am Holy Communion ROMAN CATHOLIC CPARISH CHURCH OF OUR LADY & ST JOSEPH, CROMER & SHERINGHAM Contact: Fr James FifeTel: 822036 Palm Sunday Blessing of Palms, Procession & Mass 6.00pm Saturday 9th April at Our Lady of Refuge, Overstrand Road, Cromer 9.00am Sunday 10th April at Our Lady of Refuge, Overstrand Road, Cromer 11.00am Sunday 10th April at St Joseph’s, Cromer Road, Sheringham Maundy Thursday 8.00pm Solemn Mass of the Last Supper with Watch until midnight at St Josephs, Cromer Rd, Sheringham Good Friday 3.00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at St Josephs Cromer Rd Sheringham 7.00pm Stations of the Cross at Our Lady of Refuge, Overstrand Road, Cromer Easter Eve 8.30pm Saturday 16th April Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter, at St Joseph’s, Cromer Rd. Sheringham Easter Day 9.00am Mass of Easter Day at Our Lady of Refuge, Overstrand Rd. Cromer 11.00am Mass of Easter Day St Joseph’s, Cromer Rd. Sheringham NB. There is no 6pm Mass at Cromer on Easter Eve (April 16th) CONFESSION TIMES BEFORE EASTER: By appointment (Tel: 01263-822036) Reconciliation Service (with individual Confessions) at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Walsham on Saturday, 9th April at 11.30am

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From Holt Consulting Rooms Finding Hope in 2022

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A good approach is to focus on small manageable actions in our own life and our community that do make a positive difference. Good examples are: resolving family problems, renewing friendships, learning new skills, improving our own fitness or lifestyle, volunteering for a charity, or helping a neighbour. Finding and following through with these small do-able goals can create a positive ripple in our own life, and in those close to us. This stimulates us to feel happier, and more hopeful.

A large number of studies have found that one of the most important factors for longevity is an optimistic attitude – in fact a Harvard University study in 2019 revealed that optimists tend to live 15% longer than pessimists, with a greater quality of life. However, it's important to have practical ways to develop this positive mindset. “A goal without a plan is just a wish”.

It's useful to have SMART goals: • Specific, clear, well defined • Measurable, assessing progress, achieving steps on the way • Achievable, something that is stretching but practically and financially possible • Relevant, your own goal, worthwhile • Time-bound, deadlines and dates for stages of progress And every time you hit one of your targets, celebrate and use that boost to motivate you to progress to the next step.

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Pan Fried Sausage, Mushroom and Bacon in Cider

I’m always looking for quick, one pot or pan recipes. Little effort, maximum taste, and here is one that always pleases. It works with veggie sausages and if you are not partial to alcohol, apple juice will be a good substitute. If you want to add extra veggies or your own mix of spices or herbs give it a go, sage always goes well with pork and apples.

The recipe serves 4 but easily doubles, serve with a creamy mash and a little wholegrain mustard.

Ingredients

8 plump pork sausages (or veggie sausages) Oil for frying 2 medium onions, finely sliced 3-4 rashers of back bacon cut into strips

6oz chestnut mushrooms, sliced 1 heaped teaspoon of plain flour ½ pint (300ml) of chicken or veggie stock and cider or apple juice (½ and ½ of whatever you are using) 1 bay leaf (optional) or 1 teaspoon dried sage Seasoning to taste Method

Fry the sausages in a large frying pan until golden (about 15 – 20 mins. Set them aside and drain some of the oil from the pan. Add the onions and the bacon and fry for 5 mins.

Sprinkle over the flour and mix well and cook for a further 2 mins whilst stirring. Pour over the stock/cider mix and bring to the boil. Add the bay leaf/sage and the sausages, check for seasoning, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 mins, add the mushrooms for the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Serve and enjoy!

Berry Delicious!

There really is nothing more comforting and delicious than a home baked cake. We serve them up regularly at the Community Café and I am always surprised and delighted by the reaction of people who clearly haven’t had a home baked cake for a while! This is a new variation on my traybake recipe, using fresh fruit for a change and with the addition of some interesting texture from the coconut. I like to bake this in a loaf tin as it makes it easier to slice, and it is an easy all in one cake to make – no difficult steps here! We road tested this at the Film Festival, and it was very popular, so it will be a regular feature now in our repertoire.

Blueberry, Coconut and Almond Cake

Ingredients 8 oz self-raising flour, sifted 6 oz caster sugar 6 oz butter/marg (I use Clover) 2.5 oz desiccated coconut 3 eggs 3 tblsp milk 2 tsp almond essence 1 small punnet fresh blueberries

Method Place all ingredients in a large bowl and beat together until smooth.

Carefully stir in the blueberries and pour into a greased and lined 2lb loaf tin. Place in a preheated oven on 180° degrees for 40 mins, or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Turn out onto a wire cooling rack and serve once cold. Will keep for 4 days in an airtight tin.

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Pepper and Honey

Kettlestone Village Hall. Creative Arts East Live event 11th March.

Doors open at 7.00 for 7.30 start. Tickets: Social Club members £10.00, children £5.00, non-members £12.50.

Pepper and Honey is a play for our times: So, what's "home"? That's the question Ana, a young Croatian woman, poses as she settles in the UK. Ana has been on a journey. Croatian born, she’s arrived in the UK, determined to make it home. As she focuses on life in this new land, she is haunted by the voice of her grandma - calling for her to stay true to national identity and yearning for Ana to come home. As Grandma bakes her traditional Croatian pepper biscuits (believed to bring a loved one back home), will this be enough to be reunited with her granddaughter? But what is "home" to Ana now?

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Be a Real Part of The Holt Festival

Saturday 23rd Saturday 30th July 2022 The Holt Festival came back with a bang in 2021 and plans are well advanced for 2022 which we will be able to share with you soon. As ever, we will be offering a varied programme of music, art, drama and literature from an exciting range of performers.

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For more information on joining the Volunteer Team, please call Susan Williams, Volunteer Manager, on 07714 449547.

Mother’s Day Facts

Mother’s Day dates back to Ancient Greece when Greeks used to hold an annual spring festival dedicated to the maternal Goddess Rhea, mother of the Gods.

In the UK, around thirty million cards are sent on Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is celebrated in 46 countries around the world.

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Davy Crockett - A Bear’s Worst Friend.

By David Abbott.

Crockett:”Hi, Mr Bear.”

Bear: “Hello Funny Hat Man”.

Crockett:”I could do with a new fur coat.”

Bear:”Come on then if you think you’re hard enough.”

Crockett: You got big claws. Me got big gun.” BANG.

Davy Crockett “killed him a bear when he was only three” according to the song. He never did. Nor did he ever claim to have done so. But the very suggestion was not taken kindly by the big grizzly fraternity. They felt humans and Walt Disney in particular were taking liberties.

Crockett was often in the news. In 1835 he helped save America’s seventh President, Andrew Jackson’s life after a gunman tried to assassinate him. Crockett wrestled him to the ground and disarmed the man.

You don’t mess with these bears: 800 lbs of fur, fat and muscle. They can give you nasty stare - and if you’re unlucky you become lunch.

During his life he didn’t always make good career moves - especially his last when he sided with the Republicans, working mainly as a tracker.

Born in Tennessee Crockett had a colourful life as a politician, soldier, frontiersman, huntsman and tracker. Hard to know how he found time for it all.

Crockett’s life came to an end in a famous finale: the Battle of the Alamo. In March 1836 Mexican troops breached the Alamo defences and killed all 200 defenders, Crockett included. Some say he was the last man standing. If true that would have been a fitting way for him to have bowed out.

Having left school and home at 13 he set out on his chequered career.

Crockett tried his hand at everything from farming to manufacturing wood barrels and gunpowder, but his forte was as a pro-fessional hunter.

Crockett ’s fame lived on long after his death. One hundred and eighteen years later a Walt Disney film and song by one Fess Parker made it fashionable for kids at the time to wear an animal on their heads. Every day 5,000 coonskin hats were being sold. Have you still got yours?!

He spent much of his life stalking grizzlies in the Tennessee woods, selling their pelts, meat and oil for profit. He claimed to have bagged 105 in seven months during the winter of 1825-26. Which didn’t exactly endear him to the local bear community (or what was left of it).

Crockett’s fondness for hunting dangerous game and the tales he spun about it played a major part in making him a frontier legend. According to one yarn, he killed a bear in a hand to paw fight, stab-bing it in the heart with a butcher’s knife. The bear may have begged to differ. In fact, he shot them all.

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Some young Californian black bears have apparently started behaving strangely - ap-proaching humans in a non-aggressive and even friendly manner. One young female walked into a school classroom and sat down with the children. Another tried to get onto a snowboard along with its user. A brain infection has been suggested as the cause. Would such behaviour have have endeared them to Crockett? Probably not.

Most likely he’d have shot them anyway. That’s what he did!

Dressed in buckskin jacket and trousers he looked the part. But the coonskin hat didn’t do him any favours. Children asked why he was wearing a squirrel on his head. Still in the end it didn’t do his image any harm and he became known as “King of the Wild Frontier”.

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Wells Community Hospital Update March 2022

Clubbercise with Simon -6:30pm Seated Exercise with Sue -10am & 11am Paracise with Amy- 1.30pm LBT with Sarah-5:30pm Combat Boxercise with Sarah -6:15pm Fridays Jazzercize with Caroline- 10am Classes with Simon and Sarah can be booked via our website www.wellbeingnorfolk.co.uk or call 01328 711996 for further information.

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We are excited to announce a new timetable of Free art workshops.

Working With Adult Learning, who will be delivering a mixture of one off and 4-week courses. Whether you are looking to get back into a hobby or try something new, there is something for everyone. From exploring art through natural materials and mixed media or expressing yourself through art and music. All courses have a wellbeing element and will be led by a professional tutor, who will guide you through the class.

Booking is essential to secure your place. For more information contact our reception on 01328 711996 or admin@wellshospital.uk. Classes will run weekly on Fridays between February and May.

Clinics, Groups & Services We have a wide variety of practitioners and therapists working out of the Community hospital for your wellbeing needs, to find out more and how to book contact reception, 01328 711996:

The Hive Café

Set at the centre of WCH the Hive café is the perfect place to meet with friends; join us for great coffee and snacks in relaxing surroundings. Last year we hosted book groups and social gatherings at The Hive Café, if you would like to hold a group or meeting here, please contact Simon.

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The Ladies Tractor Road Run Needs Your Stories

“So please send me your story, a paragraph, a page or a chapter! By Easter, if possible please. I’m very much looking forward to hearing from you.”

To send in your recollections of the event and why you take part, including any photos of your experiences please email them to pinktractorannie@gmail.com or send to Boundary Farm, Garlic Street, Pulham St. Mary, Diss, IP21 4RL. For more information about the event please visit www.ladiestractorroadrun.co.uk

The Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run has eyes on a new challenge – to produce a book charting the rise of the iconic event and the stories behind the women who take part.

The first Pink Ladies Tractor Run set off in 2004 and to date the event has raised a staggering £812,000 for Cancer Research UK’s breast cancer appeal.

Organised by Annie Chapman BEM, the run Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run organiser Annie Chapman. annually sees more than 100 decorated ©Jonathan Slack tractors winding their way through Norfolk and north Suffolk.

Each year money is raised by the ladies who take part in the event, money collected on the day from the thousands of supporters who gather along the route and donations and fundraising activities following the run.

Now the event is looking to produce a book to share the stories of the people who make it happen – the tractor drivers, marshals, sponsors, supporters and countless others.

Organiser Annie Chapman said: “It’s about more than just money. We have always said and believed that. Behind every Pink Lady is a story. It may have everything to do with breast cancer or nothing at all, but whatever the motives, they have been strong enough to create a unique, emotional, special and enduring phenomenon.

“Over the last 18 years I have had the privilege of knowing those Pink Ladies who have suffered breast cancer. Many have survived, some have not. Their stories will always be with me.

“But there are stories I don’t know, and I hope that by bringing them together in a book, we can capture and share with others the indefinable magic of the Ladies’ Tractor Road Run. I am looking for the fun, the friendship, the crazy as well as the serious.

“The book, like the run, cannot happen without you so I am asking you to contribute your story. Why have you taken part? How big was the challenge? What has it meant to you, your family and your friends?

“We would also welcome contributions from anyone who has helped, sponsored or supported this run in any way whatsoever! Relevant photographs would also be appreciated.

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Sharrington Live Music

Live music evenings at Sharrington Village Hall have proved very popular and we have now moved all events to Saturday evenings. We will be welcoming a very wide and varied range of musical acts to the hall over the course of this year. You can find full details under Live Music on Sharrington’s website: www.sharrington.org.uk or on our Sharrington Live Music Facebook page.

We were due to welcome The Strawbs on Saturday April 30th, but Dave Cousins has sadly had to cancel all his gigs this year Their place has been taken by the extremely talented and versatile singer/songwriter, Ken Nicol, a long-time member of Steeleye Span and who has also been a member of The Albion Band and Magna Carta. He's regarded by many as one of the best guitarists in this country and is a brilliant entertainer who has also appeared on Al Stewart albums and many more. He'll be accompanied by Wendy Ross on electric violin. Wendy has also played with a wide variety of well-known acts. Full details of the gig along with how to purchase tickets, which are £15, appear on our above-mentioned website.

Besides concerts, where we welcome performers from across the country, the hall also provides a stage for quality Norfolk musicians. Our first music evening after this concert will be on Saturday 26th March when we welcome the well-known North Norfolk band, The Fried Pirates. This versatile group offers a wide variety of uplifting music and play a variety of instruments. It should be a fantastic evening. Tickets are only £5 each and are limited to 60. If you would like to purchase one, or indeed be added to our mailing list to get the first chance of purchasing tickets, please contact Chris at sharringtonvh@gmail.com We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful, recently renovated hall.

Doors open at 7pm, when our licensed bar opens, and events commence at 7.30.

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Storm Tony to Hit Briston on April 1st!

Well, he always goes down a storm in Briston - Tony Stace, that is - one of the UK's top organists - and a very funny guy too - and he will be back at Briston on Friday April 1st. with loads of super live music and rib-tickling humour! Tony was the first musical artist ever to appear at the Briston Organ Shows all those years ago, and he has been coming back by regular audience demand ever since! He plays music to suit all tastes, from popular classics to Big Band, TV themes to well-loved pops, all interspersed with his hilarious anecdotes - so if you like good, live music, and loads of laughs, book now!

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Laser therapy helping pets at Toll Barn Vets

At Toll Barn Vets we believe in constantly providing the highest standard of care for our patients by utilising cutting edge technology to reduce reliance on medication. This is particularly beneficial for chronic conditions and significantly improves our pets’ quality of life.

As part of this commitment we offer our patients Laser Therapy which reduces inflammation and provides pain relief. It is effective at treating acute and chronic pain as well as improving wound healing. It is most frequently performed in contact with the area being treated, however, for nervous patients it can be used without contact with the body and can also be applied to acupuncture points to achieve similar responses to traditional acupuncture without requiring application of needles.

Laser therapy is safe, painless and fast with most sessions taking 5-10 minutes per area of treatment and most patients show significant improvement after 3-5 treatment sessions. Laser therapy stimulates the body’s own healing powers by stimulating cellular activity which reduces inflammation, provides pain relief, stimulates nerve regeneration and improves tissue repair often leading to a reduction in requirement for medication and reduced healing times. Laser therapy often forms part of the treatment for osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease (eg hip and elbow dysplasia), intervertebral disc disease (spinal pain), skin disease, post operative wound healing, sprains and strains, treatment of orthopaedic disease (eg cruciate ligament rupture) and periodontal disease. We are one of the few centres within East Anglia to have a Laser suitable to perform these treatments and are happy to discuss the suitability of laser therapy as part of your pets care.

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Norfolk Open Studios 2022

best part was engaging with so many people who were interested in art.

As well as making sales, I had the opportunity to promote my teaching workshops and I ran one of these as a Norfolk Open Studios event.

Taking part in Norfolk Open Studios was an enjoyable and rewarding experience which provided a new audience for my art and benefitted my career.”

Applications are now open for makers and creators from across Norfolk to take part in Norfolk Open Studios. The scheme annually sees hundreds of artists opening their studios to the public to share their creative processes – and for the second year running the event will take place in early autumn.

Now, artists are invited to apply to take part in the 2022 event which will take place between 24 September and 9 October.

Norfolk Open Studios welcomes applications from all artists, groups of artists and schools – people wishing to take part can apply online or download an application form from the scheme’s website.

Artists taking part will receive a profile and artwork image in the NOS brochure, a website listing (which remains published on the website for up to a year), as well as posters and postcards to publicise their involvement. They will have the opportunity to take part in the Preview exhibition at The Forum in Norwich, one of the largest annual art exhibitions held at the venue.

Artists at all stages of their careers are invited to take part, from school and college students through to emerging artists, groups, established and professional creators and makers. As well as opening their studios many artists get together to host art trails, events and demonstrations.

Ros Dixon, Norfolk Open Studios Administrator, said: “Norfolk Open Studios is excited to be launching its call out to artists, as it marks the start of the build-up to this year’s event in the autumn. We’re looking forward to artists and schools from across the county getting involved, with the scheme continuing to be a wonderful way for artists to connect with the public as well as fellow artists. It’s also the second time the event is to be held in the autumn, which is a magical time of year to be inviting visitors to be out and about discovering Norfolk’s artistic community.”

Applications opened on Monday 28 February and close on Friday 8 April 2022.

For more information or to apply visit www.openstudios.org.uk or email openstudios@nnfestival.org.uk or call 01603 877762.

The free event annually attracts thousands of visitors who travel throughout Norfolk to meet our county’s artists. Last year more than 320 artists took part across 237 studios and schools. For visitors it’s a chance to see makers and creators at work in their studios, garages, spare rooms, garden rooms, community spaces and schools, getting an insight into how and where they work – and maybe having a go at getting creative themselves.

The scheme is open to all artists from painters, sculptors, weavers and furniture makers to jewellery makers, wood workers, ceramicists, textile artists and anyone practising their craft throughout the county.

Painter Sara Edwards said: “Last year was my first open studio and I sold many paintings, prints and cards and took several commissions, but the email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

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To achieve this ambitious and unique commemorative art work, which will both enhance our Townscape and add to its historic features, we are seeking donations from the local community.

We would be delighted if you are able to support this project.

You can do so, please, by sending your contribution direct to The Holt Society. Our bank details are as follows : The Holt Society, (A/c) 90492655, (Sort Code) 20-30-81, (Reference) Your Name + the word Jubilee.

OR By sending cash or a cheque, made payable to The Holt Society, to: Hanworth House, 23 Cromer Road, Holt NR25 6EU. It would help if you could include your name if sending cash.

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Holt Cemetery Cley Road Inspections

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Holt Town Council will be carrying out an inspection of the cemetery next month. We are aware that a number of unauthorised items are appearing on gravestones. We encourage families and friends of those buried at the cemetery to familiarise themselves with the Cemeteries Rules and Regulations which are available on the Town Council website, or by request from the Town Council office.

The cemetery is an area of open public space, as such, the Town Council is responsible for the safety of members of the public and council staff who maintain the grounds.

Unauthorised items such as glass vases, ornaments and lanterns and any object which emits light, sound or movement will be removed and stored for collection. Items not collected after 12 months will be disposed of.

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO MAKES A DIFFERENCE TO HOLT? DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO UNDERTAKES WORK IN THE COMMUNITY?

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS COMMITTED AND DEDICATED TO HOLT OR A PERSON LIVING IN HOLT? DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN HOLT?

The Town Council understand the importance of being able to place commemorative items on gravestones and would like to work with relatives to find a safe solution. Therefore, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the forthcoming inspections, please do get in contact with the Town Clerk to discuss possible options.

If you know someone, a group or organisation, who you feel should be considered for an honour, please complete a form available from the Town Council Office or website and return to the Town Council by noon on Thursday 21st April 2022 The successful recipient or recipients will be invited to receive their honours at the Annual Towns Meeting to be held on Thursday 5th May 2022 at The Venue.

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Michael and Noah triumph at Swimming Championships.

winner of the 400m in 6:12.19. He went on to be runner up in the 50m freestyle when he hit the pad in 36.27 just behind Josh Read also of the City of Norwich Club. In the 100m freestyle Noah swam very well by taking another second place only to see the score board reveal that it was again Michael Sayer who had won the event in 1:23.62 THE BRIGANTINE respectively to earn A northerly gale Michael his fifth gold Lay full astern, medal of the championships.

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Swimmers Michael Sayer and Noah Buchan each became multi county age group champions when the competition resumed for the first time in two years at the UEA pool in Norwich. Michael from Holt was three seconds ahead at the halfway point of the 200m Individual Medley.

However, it was ironically Noah who pushed Michael all the way, but Michael held on well with his strong freestyle leg to finish in 3:22.98 as Noah touched over a second behind to become runner up in the 11-year age group category. Both boys were representing the North Norfolk Vikings Swimming Club.

Noah's elder brother Isaac won his 13 Years 400m freestyle in 5:13.51 Throughout the championships, Vikings won eight golds, five silvers and seven bronze medals.

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Michael then made it a clean sweep of all the backstroke events and was victorious for the second time in the 50m backstroke when he just out touched James O'Toole of the City of Norwich Club, with 41.27 from the 41.55 recorded by James and subsequently defeated no fewer than To join Vikings visit nineteen in his respective age group. If them on: Michael Sayer this was not enough, he added a third age group title when he again just http://www.norfolkvikings.co.uk rept ahead of James at the conclusion of the 100m in 1:31.02 and rounded off his backstroke events with the 200m finishing the 50m long course event in 3:13.69.

Noah, from Beeston Regis, beat a field of sixteen in the 200m freestyle to finish in 2:49.65 - a clear margin of fifteen seconds from second placed James. It was freestyle again and gold again when Noah was the

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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 info@holtchronicle.co.uk or leave it in THE HOLT CHRONICLE collection box in Feeney's Newsagents. ALL letters must have a contact name, full postal address and telephone number so that we may be able to contact you if necessary but please note that we will 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.

What’s On

Dear Jo, At one time, the Chronicle featured a wonderful “What’s On” page, packed with details of the many activities taking place in Holt and surrounding area. Each month, when the latest edition popped through the letter box, our immediate action was to open the what’s-on page and our diaries to plan the following month. Not now. Instead, we regularly hear the cry “we never knew that was on!” The page with its complete listing of events day by day was so useful to both provider and receiver. Is there any possibility of reviving it please?

Barry Pilgrim

Editor’s reply.

We haven't scrapped the 'What's on' column, in fact if you look on the Billboard page there is a box with regular and upcoming events.

Elsewhere in the magazine we have notices of events. We are simply not getting the volume of groups and events which we had pre-pandemic. As soon as that volume builds up, we will reinstate the column as before.

Local Author has new book: Told at Dusk, Remembered at Dawn

Award winning author of novels, short stories, scripts for screen and stage Laurence Staig has just had a new collection of short stories published: “Told at Dusk, Remembered at Dawn.” Best known as a writer of thrillers, mystery and horror this new collection contains 16 uncollected stories and a novella “The Darkness at Taskerlands.”

It is his first new book since his Supernatural Thriller “The Companion” was published a few years ago, when he lived near Bury St Edmunds. Since then, he has moved to a house in Overstrand, thus becoming another local artist who lives in Poppyland.

Feel Good Film Festival

As co-founders of Screen-next-the-Sea, David I and are long-time film buffs, so we had looked forward to the “Feel Good Film Festival” last month in Holt. It did not disappoint!

What a wonderfully immersive ‘shared experience’ we had. The organisers had thought of everything to create an experience for us which we will linger in our memories. We congratulate the planning team, including those who made the yummy food, thoughtfully catering for those of us who are veggies/vegans: watching four films all in one day makes you hungry. We learned from our own experience that there are always technical issues, and the techies did a great job, not just with the picture but proving good sound and the hearing loop. It was the immersive experience which we liked so much (having done it for Screen-next-the-Sea) especially as this time, of course, we were not ‘on duty’ so could enjoy time out to receive the ‘feel-good factor’. We know about the preparation involved in events like this but also know that it’s always worth it when you have 100% happy customers going away wanting more. We hope the planning team will be encouraged by this and plan for next time!

Joolz and David Saunders

The stories are a strange mixture of humour and the grotesque: a room with terrible secrets in its walls: a drug that will blow more than just your mind: an art installation to die for: a supermarket poltergeist with an eye for fashion. Sixteen short stories and one novella from a master of the strange, the unusual, the downright unsettling.

Stephen Jones, World Fantasy Award-winning writer and editor recently wrote of his work: “Laurence Staig is one of the great unsung heroes of British horror and fantasy fiction.”He will be reading a story a day for a “Told at Dusk” week on the newly launched Poppyland Radio - yet to be scheduled, see the Poppyland Radio site for details.Told at Dusk, Remembered at Dawn is published by The Brooligan Press and is available on Amazon as a Kindle and paperback.

Registered Charity No 1189312

Whether you are new to the area, or just fancy coming to see what we are about, please join us.

There is plenty of parking and all services are free of charge.

March-June 2022 we are hosting a coffee morning on the last three Mondays of each month. (exc. bank hols)

Directions: Sat Navs tend to navigate people to the incorrect park gates. The correct entrance gates are on the B1110 not far from Swanton Care centre. When you enter the gates (which will be unlocked and open) continue forward. You will see a lake on the right, continue until you see a turning on the right with a sign for Orchard House, follow this road until you pass through another gate, then on to another gate and the parking area.

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Mary Hardy's Georgian Holt: an indoor 'walking tour'

British Summer Time Facts

William Willet promoted the idea of BST in 1907 so he could have more time to play golf in the evenings.

BST became useful during the First World War as the extended daylight hours reduced the amount of coal needed to power lighting.

Natural light has many health benefits, including improved calcium absorption, higher levels of energy, and better sleep. Take advantage of summertime by spending more time outdoors.

Lost sleep is associated with higher risk of heart attacks, and the evidence seems to bear this out: hospital admissions for heart attacks increase by 25% on the Monday after springing forward, and decline by 21% after falling back.

MARGARET BIRD Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and author of nine volumes on Mary Hardy’s diaries, for this evening talk brings Mary right into Holt and explores with us the buildings which were a part of her life.

What made Georgian Holt special? Twenty sites described by this local diarist give us some answers.

The town was one of only four outside Norwich to host the county quarter sessions and was renowned for its sample market in corn - both drivers of the local economy. Its wealth of public houses, hosting busy winter seasons, two outstanding headmasters at the grammar school and its service as an antiinvasion military hub combined to help give Holt its vitality.

The talk will visit twenty places to see, associated with daily life and work in Holt in the late 18th century. A leaflet and map will be available to follow the route.

Wednesday 16th March 2022 The Venue, Holt Community Centre. Entry fee, £7 Non-Members Pre booking only from holtsocietymembership@outlook.com Doors open at 6pm. Talk commences: 7.00pm http://www.theholtsociety.org

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Wanted by collector 00-gauge N gauge Railway / dinky toys, buildings anything considered cash/instant Bank transfer 01362 422451/ 07747097798 Records 45s 78s and LPs cassettes, Computer/Console Games also CDs singles only all considered Tel 01692 405756 Any original items of Second World War Homefront / Norfolk / RAF / ARP / Home Guard items or memorabilia for a new display at the RAF Marham Aviation Heritage Centre opening this summer. Tel 07919 182990.

Any donations of wool gratefully received. Whatever we receive will be knitted into baby hats to donate to the Norfolk and Norwich Premature Baby Unit or hats and gloves for the Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Please call 07796638020 or email sallylee35@hotmail.co.uk Any N Gauge railway or houses good condition wanted - cash paid 01263 512950.

Firewood, able to collect, cut down and clearance for personal use.

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A garage or driveway in or near Cromer town centre to rent for house near sea without parking. Contact Lynn 07414775373 or email lynn@theliteracytree.co.uk A set of short mat bowls. Size 00 or 0. 01692 406739 or geoffreyjames4715@gmail.com

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: info@holtchronicle.co.uk or leave the details in The Holt Chronicle collection box in Feeney's Newsagents, Holt and we will advertise it for you FREE OF CHARGE for items totalling £300.00 or less, 50 words maximum. Items above this amount, or if you would like to include a photograph, will incur a charge. Vehicles, cars, caravans, trailers, boats, property, business etc not accepted without charge. Animals - pets, livestock, live fish etc not accepted. Please contact Jo on 01263 821463 for further details.

Humax HD digital TV recorder, vgc, £25. Eckla ‘Beach Rolly’ heavy duty trolley, vgc, £50. Old Hall 18/8 stainless steel, 4-piece tea set, £25. Antique fire back, cast iron, 27” w x 28” h, £80. 01263 740690 Cheval mirror (full length), vgc, £20. 01263 741023 Cookworks blender, nearly new, vgc, £15. Ono. Morphy Richards mixer (red) with attachments, hardly used, vgc, £20. 01328 820612 Ricoh printer, good working order, heavy, buyer collects. Offers. 01263 862298 Fridge freezer, 14 cube, working order, ideal for fisherman or spare, free. Axle stands, fair condition, £10. Ladies’ bike (Peugeot), £47 ono. 07980 362244 Outback gas BBQ, 3 burners, wooden frame, £50. Tubular framed bunk beds with mattresses, can be used as 2 singles, £50. Dyco benchsaw, cast iron table, includes 4” surface planer and boring application, £50. 07895 597316 Picnic hamper, incl all picnic items, hardly used, £35. Picnic backpack incl all picnic items, must be seen, £35. Hammock, blue with own support, never used, £30. 01263 712159 Lazy Boy all reclining 3-piece (2-seater settee), tan leather in vgc. Buyer to collect. £300. 01263 712688 Clean jam jars, 30+, for collection. 01263 712118 Mk 2 Nissan Micra spares, mirrors, ign leads, handbook etc. £20. Mondeo ST wheel lock, £10.Wheeled shopper bag, £4. 01263 710067 Petite Armchair with Power Recliner in beautiful soft tan leather. As new, rarely used, as is extra to requirements in new house. Cost £995, sell for £300.

07786 061255 Quantity of Johnson Bros "Summer Chintz" tea ware, coffee ware, dinner ware including teapot, coffee pot, veg dish, cruet etc, 27 pieces some never used. £25. Tel 01603 742777; 07952 634570 4 x wicker/metal dining chairs. 1 x Delphos bronze 9 arm ceiling light with frosted glass tulip shades. 2 x glass bowl ceiling lights. All John Lewis, photos available. Any reasonable offers for any/all items. Tel 07500 620125.

Alba personal Cassette Player, headphones, as new. Boxed. £15.00 Tel 01263 512449 Stackable Spanish Wine Rack, holds 30 bottles six bottles each section, half price £15, or may split. Trivial Pursuit and baby boomer edition £3. Tel 07961 415418.

Lazy boy three piece in tan leather two seater settee, in very good condition. £300 try before you buy. Buyer collects. 01263 712688 Shower corner cubicle and tray for sale 1500 x 900 buyer collects £100 ono. Tel. 01263 510044 Cromer.

60 Stacking chairs in good order. Free buyer collects. Tel 01328 863371 Very nearly brand new. Used once - Tower Air fryer 4.3 Litre Only £65 ONO. Buyer To Collect. Tel 01263 826850 Small Victorian sideboard. Lovely flame mahogany veneer. Display shelf. One lockable drawer. Double cupboard doors with lock. Interior storage with shelf.

Small pieces of veneer missing but otherwise in very good condition. 41.5ins wide. 16.5 ins deep. 35ins high. Overall height to top of back panel 51ins. Offers in region £170. Buyer to collect. Sheringham. 01263 825677 Paw Patrol table and 2 small chairs - sturdy wood construction, excellent condition. Used only occasionally by visiting grandchildren, now outgrown. £20.

Tel. 07786 251210 White Knight spin dryer. In immaculate condition. Only used few times. £50.

Could deliver locally if necessary. Maxam saddle black synthetic. Size 18 off 15.2 cob. Some wear to knee pad. Will include black sheepskin cover. £20 Tel 01263 860272 Elixir bath lift. Nearly new. £230 new, will take £100 or near offer. Buyer collects. Tel 01263 512873 Optelec ClearView Desktop Magnifier. A low vision aid. Simple controls. £100.

Optelec ClearReader Portable reading aid. Features a swing out camera arm. £80. Tel. 07769608544.

Purple Bicycle to suit a 10 to 14 year old good condition £25. Tel 01263 821293 Canon compatible printer ink cartridge, black, code 540XL, still in sealed wrapping, £10. Cromer. 07966 183777 Early IPad Mini in mint condition cosmetically and in perfect working order.Always kept in case. Up to IOS10 only. £25. Edgefield 01263 587369 Omega combination microwave/dual hotplate/convection oven, £45. Phone 01263 478930 or text message to 07432 285396.

2 pairs Mens White Bowling Trousers. Henselite 36” waist, 29” leg (new), Emsmore 38” waist, 29” leg with white belt. £10 Tel: 01263 823016

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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.

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MOTORCYCLES, SCOOTERS, MOPEDS Japanese, British bikes etc.

Anything considered, any condition, MOT failures, non-runners etc.

Phone: 07811 574822 Email: motorcycleswanted247@gmail.com

GENUINE COLLECTOR LOOKING FOR VINTAGE TOYS especially diecast models. Also, low mileage older cars that have been cherished to add to my growing collection. Fair prices paid. Please call Nick on 07710 066828

LONG TERM PARKING AVAILABLE

at Holt Youth Centre, Old Station Way, Holt. NR25 6DH Cost £10.00 per month All proceeds to Holt Youth Centre Apply to Mrs. J. Alford, Holt Youth Centre 01263 710918

Vintage G Plan teak coffee table with glass top. £80. Dark oak desk 4ft 6ins with key £100. Phillips electrical hostess trolly £30 Singer sewing machine £15. Wood 48 ins TV cabinet £10 2 Teak single beds with mattresses good condition £20 Frigidaire chest freezer £20 Ice cream maker for Kenwood Chef £10 Tel 01263 713388.

Dog Bed suit Labrador 34x23x8 inches, elliptical in shape. Hard plastic, color red. No cushion. Good condition. Blakeney. Tel:01263 740841 Three piece suite, two seater settee and two chairs, green with floral pattern. £55. Buyer collects from Cromer. 01263 513605 Selection of different size saucepans £7. Gravy boat £1. Drinking glasses 6 x £2.50. Tel 07880 314913 New Prestige Slow Cooker 3.5 Litre Silver £20. Tel 01263 588243 Roberto Vlanni Size 6 (39) Black Leather knee high boots. Heel height 8cm, thigh circumference 38cm, zip length 38cm. Thigh and foot straps can be adjusted. Hardly worn. Can email/wattsapp photos £15. Marvin's Magic Hat Complete Magic Trick set. Contains props for tricks and games, incl collapsible hat with hand puppet rabbit ready to be pulled out of the hat! Never used. Can email/wattsapp photos. £10. Tel 01263 519637 Joules ladies Westbourne Chelsea Boots. Tan leather with leopard print heel.

Size 5. As new. Boxed. £40. Should have bought a size 6. Happy to send photos.

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Qualcast petrol rotavator £40. Petrol strimmer £25. GWO (surplus to requirements as giving up allotment). No offers. Waste Hog and Water Hog for a caravan. £15 each. No offers. Briston Tel 07944 641057 A selection of 12 good quality jigsaws (9x1000 piece 3x500 piece) all complete £25.00 call 07876 541594 Theatre tickets - Princess Theatre Hunstanton Sat 29 October 2022 at 19:30 Foster & Allen Excellent seats for 2 - C7 and C8 stalls reduced at £45.00. Tel 07934 222315 Solid oak coffee table, excellent condition, H17.5"xW36"xD21" £40. Brand new genuine 4 FordEco rubber car mats with Ford motif £10. 4 red leather Oak Furniture Land seat pads £20. Tel 07816 350146 Pearl Export EX drums, Mahogany shells. 22in,14in,13in,12in and 10in. Good condition, 4 tom arms included, Tom Stand NOT included. £105. Graphic Tablet, Ugee M1000L, bought 2 years ago, used twice, Boxed, complete pen, CD £20 Tel 01263 862855

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ITEMS FOR SALE cont.

New & still boxed 10 brushed Chrome recessed down lights Pre-assembled, low voltage, fire rated tested to BS476 inc 10 x 36W. 12V halogen bulbs, transformers, junction boxes. £25. Tel 01263 515757 Cheval Mirror £25 Tel 01263 741023 Wharfedale Portable CD Player with 2 rechargeable batteries, with Bang & Olufsen Earphones + pouch. VGC, £25. Tel 01263 512449 1 Corner wicker dog basket with cushion, 1 dog crate (black) fit up to medium size dog, 1 dog car ramp (Good condition), 1 white 2 drawer bedside table, 1 piano stool (60' s) 2 solid dining chairs (tapestry seats). All in good condition.

Offers. Tel 07732 804564 An ornate cream clothes rail in very good condition £8 Tel :01263 822934 Sheringham 2 Settees for sale. Dark Green Leather Ex Condition, both 2 seaters, Nonsmoking home £100.00 each or 2 for £175.00. Sheringham 07771 757777 Farfisa TS800 Digital Keyboard with Stool and Instruction Manual. Many great sounds and rhythms plus record and play back. GWO. Buyer collects. Picture available. £100. Tel 01263 513377.

Lawn bowls for sale - Henselite Classic II [size 4 heavy] lawn bowls with carrier. £20. Tel 01263 511630 Small freezer in good working order Free Tel 01263 822934 Sheringham Ladies Raleigh Misty bicycle. 20 inch frame, 5 speed derailleur gears, rear wire carrier £35. Tel 01263 826909 Star Shaper folding exercise bike, ex con £20. Panasonic electronic typewriter KX-R 194 £12. Black & Decker power tool table, never used £20 ono. Tel 01263 721522 60 stacking chairs-free to collect. Tel 01328 863371 Fakenham Acer Aspire All in One Computer running Windows 10, 4GB Memory, Hard drive, CD-RW Drive, 19.5 inch HD LED Display with HDMI Port, Card Reader, USB Keyboard and Mouse. Excellent condition £120 ono. Kenwood Prospero KM28 Free Standing Food Mixer with Bowl and 3 Attachments only used 3 times Excellent Condition £50 ono. Cromer 01263 519012.

Table Tennis Set. Includes 5ft table, 4 bats, net and ping pong balls. Excellent condition, never been used. £45. No offers Tel 07944 641057 Duvet - Hollow Fibre Polyester 13.5 tog, 185 x 185 (Double size) hardly used £15 ono. Tel 07470 704658 (Sheringham) Drumkit - kick drum, snare drum, 3 toms, high hat and crash cymbals, stool £35. Terry Pratchett books - 24 paper backs and 4 hard backs in good condition. £25. Both can be delivered. 07966 784617 or 01263 514635 Sharp 40 inch HD ready TV with twin level glass stand and Samsung DVD player with HDMI cable. £150 ono. Beeston Regis 07903 647253 H-Handy 700 Hoover. (hand held) hardly used. £45.Mrs Phillips 07732 786857.

Garden strimmer £5 vgc, 2 large armchairs £10 vgc. 07778 525087 Panasonic TV 42” Sony DVD player Freeview Sky Box and scart lead all in perfect condition £70. 01263 510089 Nearly new cot bed with luxury mattress, duvet etc. Excellent condition £125.

01263 511203 Breville double deep fat fryer used 4 times £40. Cuisinart double ice cream maker used 5 times £40. Kenwood food processor plus liquidiser numerous attachments never used £50. 01263 579663 Solid pine cupboard/sideboard, double cupboard & doors 3ft high x 3ft wide x 18" depth can easily be painted, good condition £40. Two men’s Jaeger jackets size 40" chest as new. £20 each. 01263 517196 New kitchen sink still in box, Modella classic granite (dark grey) single bowl and drainer, overall size 860mm x 500mm, paid £160 would accept £100, please call for more measurements 07881 803313 Wooden stool 17”w x 30”h x 8”d, armchair wooden arms fabric seats extends to 43”, £18 ono pair. David bowie ‘The Hunger’ and Mel Gibson ‘Dangerously’ CD + 40 mixed CD/DVDs, £30 or split. 01263 710067 1 pair of gents steel cap, black leather boots, size 11, brand new £15. Tel 01692 538035 or 07789 071096.

Austin utility suit in good condition comprising ladies wardrobe, gents wardrobe and dressing table with mirror. Purchaser to collect. £300.00. North Walsham Tel 01692 500255 Grteat Little Trading Co, Lazzari, single bed. Very good condition. Solid construction, light coloured wood. Photo's available. Pet free, smoke free home. £80 North Walsham. 01692 406120

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Arts & Crafts Group - Weybourne Village Hall - 12.00-2.00pm New group has started on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Bring along your latest project e.g., knitting, crochet, embroidery, rug-making, tapestry, model-making, drawing, painting, jigsaws - or just come for a chat. You are welcome to BYO light lunch and refreshment. The group is not tutor-led and there will be a small charge of £2 per month to cover the cost of the hall. All crafts and other-halves welcome! 07871 086409 for more information.

Holt Bridge Club meets every Wednesday at 6.45pm for 7pm till approximately 10pm. We meet at the very nice High Kelling Village Hall, Avenue Road, High Kelling, NR25 6RD. Most weeks there is a standby, so you don't need to come with a partner but please do check on our website www.bridgewebs.com/holt/ or telephone the secretary, Maureen Kimbley on 01263 587705. We are a friendly club and always happy to welcome new members.

Want to make new friends and have fun while mastering a new skill in 2022?

Why not come along to High Kelling Village Hall and try your hand at Short Mat Bowls in a warm, friendly environment with refreshments provided. We are offering free afternoon taster sessions with expert tuition from experienced players. If you would you like to find out more, contact Lyn on 01263 713898 or Tony on 01263 713119 and arrange a taster session.

Dance your way to fitness. Every Tuesday from 1-2pm at The Venue, Holt.

BellyFit4Fun uses belly dance moves to aid fitness, core strength and FUN! No experience needed. No need to book, just come along. Suitable for all ages.

Call or text Gwenyth on 0758 222 9696 for more information.

Forthcoming Events

Saturday 12th & 13th March. Garage sale. From 9am to 5pm at 9 Old School Road, Briston.

Sunday 13th March. Dance: Weybourne Village Hall - sequence, ballroom and line dancing 2- 4.30, £4. Tel;01328 864404 Sunday 20th March. Big shed and yard sale, 9am – 12md, at 8 Grove Lane, Holt. NR25 6EG Workshop tools, tractor related items, Ferguson 2 furrow plough, G.P. etc. Pony plough, garden ornaments. Call 01263 711096.

Sunday 20th March. Weybourne Folk Club at Weybourne Village Hall 3.00pm until 6.00pm. Singers, musicians, poets, dancers and audience all welcome.

Join in or just listen £1.00 entrance. Bring your own drinks/snacks. Tea/coffee available. Further info if required from Tony Baylis 01263 588781 or tonyandcarmen@btinternet.com Saturday 23rd April. ReDo are holding a fabric related sale at Taverham Village Hall, Sandy Lane, NR8 6JR, 11.30 until 3pm. Plenty of parking. Lots of fabrics new and recycled, knitting wool, craft supplies. No made items sold.

Refreshments will be available.

Sat 9th April. Come along to a Concert Party at Gt. Snoring Social Club. at 8pm. Admission free, retiring collection. Bar available. An evening of good old-fashioned entertainment. 01328 820612.

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Salvation Army receives funding to help feed vulnerable people and families

was an amazing and generous grant. Support for our ongoing work with food parcels is always welcome but this grant is particularly timely because of the extremely high demand for assistance. Households are being hit by high inflation with fuel prices soaring and price hikes on many essential food items.”

The Salvation Army in Norfolk has been awarded funding to help feed vulnerable people and families in the county.

Claire Cullens, Chief Executive, said: “Norfolk Community Foundation is delighted to support this much needed project that will make a real difference in the community. We wish The Salvation Army every success with their work.”

The church and charity is being supported by the Norfolk Community Foundation through its Household Support Fund to purchase and distribute food parcels.

If you’d like to find out more information about The Salvation Army in Norfolk, please telephone 01279 219811 or email EastofEngland@salvationarmy.org.uk

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church and registered charity which has been transforming lives for more than 150 years.

Working in 132 countries worldwide, it offers friendship, practical help and support for people at all levels of need. In the UK and Ireland, this work includes more than 650 community churches and social centres.

For further information on applying for funding go to Norfolk Community Foundation’s website www.norfolkfoundation.com.

We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean.

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Major Howard Russell, leader of the Salvation Army in Norfolk, said the funding would have a significant impact.

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Home care with a difference At Home Instead we believe in a more personal approach to care for our loved ones. It’s one of the reasons why our home care service is rated outstanding by the care quality commission.

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Wild About Gardens

High Kelling Garden Club

At our meeting on 14th February, Paul Laurie entertained us and informed us about the many birds that inhabit our gardens, and their habits and requirements. He accompanied his talk with wonderful photographs – taken by himself – and many anecdotes about his vast experience of wildlife watching, which has taken him all over the world.

The blackbirds, robins, chaffinches we see in our gardens in winter are most probably migrants from colder areas, our summer residents having also moved on - this is known as displacement migration.

However, the visiting fieldfares and redwings we only see in the winter are classic migrants. With changing farming practices, chaffinches have moved from farmland into gardens and many other birds become reliant on the food we put out to get them through the winter.

Nuthatches and coal tits will store fat and nuts by pushing them into bark crevices. Owls like to be near human habitation because they are more likely to find mice, their major food.

A talk by Chelsea Gold Award Winning Garden Designer Mandy Buckland

Binham Memorial Hall on March 18th at 7.30pm (doors open 7.00 pm).

Tickets £10 a head including a glass of wine/soft drink.

Mandy lives locally, founded garden design company Greencube, and her past achievements include a gold medal at both Chelsea Flower Show and Hampton Court Flower Show. She will come equipped with plenty of ideas and enthusiasm, perfectly timed for Spring.

Book early to avoid disappointment by emailing fobptickets@gmail.com Parking spaces are available at the Memorial Hall and the Priory Church.

Organised by The Friends of Binham Priory.

The most common land bird is the diminutive wren, whose main food is spiders, 200 of which may be found in half a square metre! Many birds use spider silk for their nests, so spiders are essential in our gardens.

Paul also described some of the butterflies and moths we are more likely to see these days, such as the Silver Washed Fritillary, the White Admiral and the Hummingbird Hawk Moth.

5 Our next meeting is on Monday 14th March, when we have a change of speaker - Julia Dovey - who will talk about being a volunteer at Felbrigg and garden redevelopment plans. For further information, contact Tanya at hkgcsecretary@gmail.com or 01263 713974. New members and visitors are always welcome.

The concert takes place on Saturday 26th March at 7pm (please note the earlier time) at Fakenham Parish Church. Refreshments will be available before the performance and during the interval. Eagerly anticipating their first full-length concert since March 2019, a warm welcome is ensured.

Tickets are £12 (under 18s free) in advance, and can be purchased from Colin Blackmore (01485 544335 or blackburns12@btinternet.com) or through the website www.fakenhamchoralsociety.org

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Fakenham Choral Society

Fakenham choral Society’s first performance of 2022 is sure to delight, with exciting works by Puccini and Dvorak. Conducted by music director, Mark Jones, the choir will be joined by soloists Graham Neal and Justin Harmer and their accompanist James Mooney-Dutton.

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3] Electromagnetic muscle stimulation. This painless, enjoyable procedure (that may make you giggle!) allows muscle toning and true non-surgical lifting by increasing muscle fibres in glutes- the main muscles that form bulk of the buttocks.

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Recently however new technology has become available that allows us to do this non-surgically.

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1] Liposuction and fat transfer. We can sculpt your waist by liposuction and inject fat in the buttocks. So we take fat from where you do not want it and move it to where you want it. Large volume fat transfer into muscles is not carried out but we place small amount just under skin to add volume, reduce cellulite and provide a lift.

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Sheringham and Cromer Lions Club

This is to say a big thank you to all the Opticians in North Walsham, including Doctor’s Surgeries, Cromer, Sheringham, Holt, Fakenham and a lady named Jenny who all collect used spectacles for onward transmission via Chichester Lions Club to poor Third World Countries.

These glasses make a huge difference to those abroad who have severe problems with their sight.

So far this year we have collected more than ever before and are already sorting out another huge number for onward transmission in the next few weeks.

I cannot tell you all how grateful we are for your support, which also means there are not many pairs wasted in Landfill. Please keep up the good work and remember if you are interested in our Lions’ work you may contact me, Liz Bowler on 01263 833866 or our Secretary Brian Harris on 01263 821276.

We look forward to a summer of fun helping other needy people. Please contact us if you need support with small local projects in our area.

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Waking Up in April

Want to make new friends and have fun while mastering a new skill?

Many of us were enthralled by the curling at the Olympic Games. I was particularly impressed with the “sweepers”, with all their energy and their ability to have a critical effect on the path of the stones without tripping over. It made me wonder whether we should buy some brooms for our lawn bowling this season – but I fear we are far too old to prance down the green and our groundsmen might also have something to say about it!

Why not come along to High Kelling Village Hall and try your hand at Short Mat Bowls in a warm, friendly environment, with refreshments provided.

We are offering free afternoon taster sessions with expert tuition from experienced players.

If you would like to find out more or book a taster session contact Lyn on 01263 713898 or Tony on 01263 713119

It will soon be April when we will have to wake up to fully play in the open air.

Many of our members have been keeping active during the winter with indoor bowling. - either “short mat” or “carpet” bowls.

Many people don’t know the difference. Short mat bowls is played on a carpet, ideally 45 feet long and 6 feet wide, with their bowls of the standard size used on the green in the summer. Carpet bowling, on the other hand, uses much smaller ammunition, provided specially for the sport - and play is on a shorter, 30-foot carpet.

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Rowing Returns to Blakeney

Members of Blakeney Rowing Club are looking forward to the resumption of Spring and Summer outings from Blakeney Carnser. It has been an excellent winter of rowing on The Broads, with social expeditions and competitive events enjoyed by many. However, at the time of writing, preparations are being made to take one of the club’s skiffs from Barton Broad to Bayfield Brecks for its winter makeover. Meanwhile, the other rowing boat, resplendent in club colours, will be placed in Blakeney Dinghy Park, ready for use. Soon, when all painting has been completed, there will be two skiffs at Blakeney, side by side, waiting for crews to take them out. The next phase of the rowing calendar, with trips to Blakeney Point or to Cley, will now take up the next few months. Let’s hope for warm weather! See some pictures of happy local rowers enjoying their sport on the club website at crablakeney.wordpress.com One prominent February feature has been the quest for The Robin Combe Trophy. Crews have timed themselves over a set course to achieve the fastest row. Who has won the trophy? Check the website to find out. The picture accompanying this article shows one hopeful crew just after an attempt to win the prize – an engraved hip flask.

Why not get in touch with the club to try skiff rowing for yourselves?

There is no obligation to compete. The social rows provide great exercise; they are also fun. A row to Blakeney Point is an experience not to be missed. If you want to know more, contact club captain Humphrey at hborgnis@icloud.com to arrange a trial row. New rowers, or those returning to the sport, are always made welcome and will be coached and looked after. Besides viewing the website, look at the club’s activities on Instagram and on Facebook.

Hope to see you on the water soon. Until then, best wishes and stay safe.

Barry Howes.

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Review: Great movie for all ages! Recommended.

The following Film was due to be shown on 15th April last year however’ due to lockdown, you all know the rest! One of our regular filmgoers has requested we show it this year, so here it is!

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FOOTBALL QUIZ TO TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ‘THE BEAUTIFUL GAME’

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SUNDAY MARCH 13th: 5.5 mile walk commencing from Wiveton Down free car park led by Dereck & Geoff (Contact Tel: 01263 821300)

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7. Who did Celtic beat to become the first British side to win the European Cup? 8. At which Premiership club is the Putney End? 9. Who are the only three teams to have won all four Divisions of the English Leagues?

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North Norfolk Railway Looking Forward to 2022 Season After Strong Performance in 2021

The North Norfolk Railway has announced that over 143,000 visitors travelled on the 5½ mile heritage line during its 2021/22 financial year which ended last week. The popular 5½ mile heritage line was forced to close between Christmas 2020 and April 2021, then endured three-months where only limited operations were possible but rallied in the second half of the year to welcome a total of 143,632 passengers.

Graham Hukins, Commercial Manager, commented, “This is a very strong result in the circumstances, and we are looking forward to a more normal season in 2022. Pre-Covid, we would expect to carry around 160,000 visitors in a full year, so we are very pleased with the 2021 result which is a testament to our volunteers and staff who ensured we delivered great experience for visitors.

He added, “Since the New Year, the team been busy with a huge amount of work behind the scenes to get ready for this year and we’re looking forward to running trains and welcoming visitors over the rest of the year.”

The work has included annual servicing of steam and diesel engines, repainting some of the line’s vintage carriages, track maintenance, clearing vegetation from the lineside and revarnishing the wooden floors at the line’s three stations.

“Looking after historic locomotives, carriages, track and buildings is a huge year-round effort, “explained Graham, “but there are some tasks that can only be carried out when we’re closed to the public.

He added, “We’ve also looked at ways to ensure today’s passengers get the most out of their visit so have compiled an information flyer to help visitors explore Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt stations, and devised an activity sheet for children. Our rover tickets are great value, allowing unlimited travel all day so it’s important that passengers know just how much history, heritage, scenery and wildlife there is to discover.”

Steam and heritage diesel trains run at weekends in March before the line’s daily service, which operates from 1 April to 30 October, commences.

Passengers booking in advance will enjoy special, discounted fares – full details including times and how to book can be found at www.nnrailway.co.uk.

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A practical guide to the new ‘no fault’ divorce law

By Emma George, Family Solicitor, Hayes + Storr

The long-awaited Act for “no fault” divorce was passed in June 2020. It is due to become law on 6th April 2022. The law is set to end the ‘blame game’ and cut short lengthy separation periods. Here is a practical guide to the changes in divorce proceedings from April 2022 onwards in England and Wales.

1. There is no need to place blame Under the new legislation, couples can divorce without having to cite blame. They will no longer need to rely on one of the 5 grounds for divorce, which previously included: • Unreasonable behaviour • Adultery • Two years separation (with consent) • Five years separation (without consent) •Desertion These five grounds will be removed. Under the new law, parties can make a joint statement to apply for a divorce order if they both agree that the marriage has come to an end. Previously, only one spouse could apply for the divorce.

This new option allows both parties to apply together, in a joint, more agreeable way.

2. New terminology The term decree nisi has been used by the court to mark the first stage of divorce after the acknowledgement of papers by the spouse and after the application has been granted by the court. Under the reformed legislation, this stage of the process will be known as a conditional order.

Similarly decree absolute, which marks the final stage of divorce, confirming that the marriage has officially come to an end, will be known as a final order. This follows the current terms used for ending civil partnerships in a bid to try and simplify the legal process.

3. You can no longer defend a divorce Under the new Act, it will not be possible to contest the decision to divorce.

4. There is a minimum wait period for the Final Order

There will be a minimum period of 20 weeks between the initial application and the conditional order, and another six weeks between the conditional and the final order.

That means that even a straightforward divorce will take at least six months to complete.

However, as all divorces are now applied for online, it is unlikely that the process will take any longer than the current divorce process.

5. Is there a change to the court fee?

From 30 September 2021 the Government increased the court fee from £550 to £593.

Whilst official guidance is yet to be released, it is unlikely that this will change prior to April 2022.

created with the intention of making the process of divorce easier and more amicable, but it is unlikely to have any effect on financial matters relating to divorce.

Clients are strongly advised to seek expert legal advice to resolve any financial disputes, and to document any agreement reached into a legally recognised consent order which is then full and final and cannot be changed.

If you need any advice from our family law specialists and would like to arrange an appointment, please call 01263 712835 or email emma.george@hayes-storr.com.

This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Please note that the law may have changed since this article was published.

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