Holt Chronicle November 2021 by Eric Hayton

November

5th Nov 2021

The Holt www.holtchronicle.co.uk

Poppies Among the Barley by Bob Ward

Serving Holt, Sheringham, Wells, Fakenham and surrounding villages

THE HOLT CHRONICLE

A NEW HANDY SHOP IN HOLT!

The deadline for the Dec Issue is Noon Tuesday 30th Nov The Next Issue will be Published on 10th December 2021

Please send articles for publication, forthcoming event details, ‘For Sale’ adverts, etc. by e-mail to info@ holtchronicle.co.uk or leave in our collection box in Feeney’s Newsagents, Market Place, Holt. Your Editor is Jo who can be contacted on 01263 821463. We can also arrange DELIVERY OF LEAFLETS - delivery starts at just 3p per insertion of an A4/A5 sheet. Advertising in THE HOLT CHRONICLE could promote your business way beyond your expectations. Call Pete on 07818 653720 Don’t forget to visit our website at www.holtchronicle.co.uk

Hermes Parcel Shop Click & Collect and drop-off

NEW National Lottery & scratch cards

Open Monday to Saturday 8am till 9pm Sunday 9am till 8pm

31 Sheringham 31Church Church Street, Street, Sheringham, NR26 8QS Norfolk NR26 8QS

10-11 Chapel Yard, Albert Street, Holt NR25 6HG. (Next to Mountain Warehouse) call 01263 836980

TEL 01263 825274 825274 FAX FAX 01263 01263 823745 823745 TEL 01263 Email:sales@sunlinecurtainsandblinds.co.uk sales@sunlinecurtainsandblinds.co.uk Email:

-- Made for Locals --

For only £79 YOUR WILL POWER OF ATTORNEY £99 (excluding Court Fees)

PROPERTY PROTECTION TRUSTS For Office Visits

Call 0800 092 1589

£99

ASP WILLS Ltd, Overstrand, North Norfolk Office Visits

0DQXIDFWXUHUV 6XSSOLHUV RI Manufacturers & Suppliers of: Curtains & & Curtain Curtain Poles, Roller Blinds, Curtains Blinds, PleatedBlinds, Blinds, Vertical Vertical Blinds, Venetian Pleated Venetian Blinds, Blinds, VisionBlinds Blinds,,Perfect Perfect Fit Blinds, Fly Vision Fly screens, screens, Wooden Shutters, Wooden Wooden Wooden Venetians, Venetians Dutch Canopies, Canopies, Awnings Awnings Dutch and much and much more... more.. ALL WITH FREE MEASURING & FREE FITTING Private and Contract Work Undertaken

VisitOur ourshowroom showroomatat Visit 31 Church Street, &KXUFK 6WUHHW 6KHULQJKDP 15 46 Where Our8QS staff Sheringham NR26 will beour happy help or where stafftowill beyou happy call us on to alternatively help you or alternatively to call us on 01263 arrange 825274 an to appointment in your ownin arrange an appointment home with our sales your own home with our representative sales representative. 9LVLW RXU :HEVLWH ZZZ VXQOLQHFXUWDLQVDQGEOLQGV FR XN

SUNLINE CURTAINS & BLINDS LTD 31 Church Street, Sheringham NR26 8QS

Tel: 01263 825274

&DWWHUDOO V 5HPRYDO 6HUYLFHV &DWWHUDOO V 5HPRYDO 6HUYLFHV

' '20(67,& 20(67,& 5 5(029$/6 (029$/6

3 $&.,1* 6(59,&( 3$&.,1* 6(59,&( $9$,/$%/( $9$,/$%/(

&29(5,1* $// 2) &29(5,1* $// 2) 7+( 8. 7+( 8.

) )8// 3$57 +20( 8// 3$57 +20( & &/($5$1&(6 /($5$1&(6

6,1*/( ,7(06 6,1*/( ,7(06

3 3,$12 029(6 ,$12 029(6

+ +2: 72 *(7 ,1 728&+ 2: 72 *(7 ,1 728&+ -2(&$77(5$// #0( &20 -2(&$77(5$// #0( &20

email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

A Note from the Editor

November already……. really? The clocks have gone back, and I suppose we are on the run up to Christmas. With talk of shortages of this and that, let alone rising winter fuel bills you could be forgiven for thinking we are in for a bleak winter. But wait a minute, maybe it’s time to have a bit of a reset and think about those simple pleasures we enjoyed before everything got so complicated. Making the Christmas cake and puddings in November to be fed and matured for the big day. Making decorations with the children (and memories at the same time). Crisp walks wrapped up in scarves and gloves and then home to a mug of hot chocolate. Who needs the latest toy or gadget? If Covid has taught us anything, it is to look at what really matters to us and our loved ones and that getting back to basics is not such a bad thing. So, get planning those homemade treats for Christmas, make some presents for loved ones instead of chasing the latest must-have, make some memories – they last longer than anything you can buy. Whatever you are planning, enjoy your November magazine. Keep safe and well. Jo – Editor. Here are the deadline dates and publishing dates for the next 3 magazines. Month December January February

Copy deadline Tuesday 30th November Tuesday 4th January Tuesday 1st February

DO YOU NEED HELP?

Publishing date Friday 10th December Friday 14th January Friday 11th February

If you have a living crisis, we can help you with: • Emergency Food Parcels • Accessing Local Agencies • Your Energy Bills Contact North Norfolk Foodbank on 07826 376343 Email: info@northnorfolk.foodbank.org.uk Website: northnorfolk.foodbank.org.uk

The Holt Chronicle is published by Rose Villa Publications Ltd. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the Publishers or the Editors. All material is strictly copyright and all rights reserved. Material, including letters, presented for publication may have to be edited for reasons of space. Page setting by Isaac Cummings-Knight Proprietors Eric Hayton & Jo Haywood, telephone 01263 821463 email group@rosevillapublications.co.uk

www.holtchronicle.co.uk

News from the Venue

Although as a nation we still seem to be in a season of some uncertainty, the need to continue to meet up and socialise is so important to us all. It’s with this in mind that we continue to plan and carry on regardless with events and regular groups, always of course with safety and prevention of covid in mind. Our new Live Jazz Nights kicked off in style with a full house and the amazing Jimmy Jefford Quartet, who rocked the house with fantastic music. It’s great to see that our musicians are still going strong despite the long lockdown, and we are looking forward to welcoming Chris Cooper and his band on 3rd November, and a traditional jazz band with hopefully some dancing on 1st December. We are now starting a regular indoor tabletop sale on the 1st Sunday of the month with the help of Jade Garrett, which we hope will give people a chance to have a good clear-out and also enable local crafters to enjoy an indoor venue to sell their wares. She will also be hosting a Body Shop party on 19th November, to enable us all to buy some lovely Christmas Pressies. On the subject of Christmas (can’t believe it’s coming around so quickly!) we are again going to be putting on our fabulous Community Christmas Day Meal, organised by Holt Community Café and run entirely by volunteers. In this season, it’s even more important that we support each other and come together to celebrate when we can. If you would like to volunteer for this fabulous fun event, contact the Venue on the usual number or email us; see our regular events advert for details. This will be the seventh year that we have run this event, and it is the highlight of our year, bringing together the community to celebrate Christmas with a huge traditional full Christmas feast, raffle, music and more, and finishing off with a big screen live showing of the Queens Speech; what a cracking way to celebrate the festive holidays! We make no charge for this event but are always blown away by people’s generosity on the day and beforehand with donations to help us to make the day happen. Obviously, we need to know how many to cater for, so booking in is essential. Watch out for Arts Forum events at the Venue run by Phil Barrett who will be interviewing various local artists and musicians, giving us an insight into their lives, work and processes. Again, these are optional donation free events for you all to enjoy, helping people to engage with the art world in a unique and interesting way and providing artists with a platform to raise their profile. If you’ve ever wondered how artists and musicians get their inspiration why not come along, enjoy a drink from the bar and find out? On 27th November we have the return of live wrestling to the Venue, with a packed line up of local and national wrestling stars all hell bent on providing epic entertainment for all the family, so if you enjoy a good smack down, grab your tickets now! Last month we enjoyed a wonderful Silver Sunday event with Jeff and Sue Short providing amazing 1940’s inspired live music and Holt Community Café serving a delicious full afternoon tea to 80 of our lovely seniors, an event that was so much fun we fully intend to repeat it again next year! Jeff and Sue will be back with a full band on 2nd November with a 60’s inspired afternoon, and on 7th December with Christmas Crooners; it’s so lovely to have these live music events to enjoy right on our doorstep. Huge thanks to Jeff and Sue for their support and we look forward to hearing you play here again. For more info about our events and groups or for volunteering opportunities you can check out our website at www.thevenueholt.com email us on info@thenvenueholt.com or call us on 01263 713427; we would love to hear from you! Carolyn Burn, Chairperson

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

Up and running again!

North Norfolk Photographic Society coped pretty well during “the lockdown” by holding meetings via Zoom. Which worked well enough – but it was so nice to be back with a ‘normal’ meeting. So, around 30 members met Wonder of Blakeney by Paul Keates in the Village Hall at Cley for their first competition of the season – with a set subject ‘Creative’. Some say that all photography is (or ought to be) creative, but the test for a competition is that it should have something a little (or a lot) extra. So more than one image might be combined into one, the background (or the foreground) might be altered, the colours may be changed – there should be something input by the author to make it a bit different. Linda Woodward who lives in Cambridgeshire came to judge the pictures, which were “PDI’s” - that is to say Projected Digital Images, shown on the screen. Linda had nearly 60 to judge – and she gave helpful comments on every one. 5 were awarded ‘Gold’ distinction – but another 21 were singled out to be declared Silver, Bronze or commended. The five winners were (in no particular order) ‘Kingfisher – Not for Kingfishers’: an amusing image by Paul Richards of a bottle of Kingfisher beer with a kingfisher sitting on top! and ‘Birds Eye View’ by Paul Keates - a distorted maritime scene with an owl flying into the shot. ‘Mystical Trees’ by Valerie Walker showed two shapes, a bit like trees, which the judge said she thought were shapes made in the sand on a beach as the water receded; ‘Impressions of a Downland Landscape’ by Liz Akers, a lovely soft picture; and ‘Wonder of Blakeney Marshes’, a striking picture of beach, sea and sky. Linda Woodward had not visited North Norfolk Photographic Society before, but hopefully we shall see more of her in the future, but the journey from Cambridge to Cley and back home afterwards is perhaps a tall order!

North Norfolk Photographic Society holds meetings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 7.00 for 7.30 pm in Cley Village Hall, The Fairstead, Cley-next-theSea, Norfolk NR25 7RJ and are always pleased to welcome visitors and prospective new members; do come along to a Club Evening and introduce yourself.

Birds Eye View by Paul Keates

Impressions of a Downland Landscape by Liz Akers

Kingfisher - Not for Kingfishers by Paul Richards

Mystical Trees by Valerie Walker

Holt Community and Arts Centre

LARGE FESTIVE RAFFLE 7PM FOR 7.30PM START

BAR OPEN ALL PROCEEDS TO THE CHARITY

email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

Arts Forum at The Venue

The Arts Forum is back on Wednesday 17th November with artist and muralist Mary Blue in the bar area of The Venue, arrive at 6.30pm, for a 7.00pm start, ﬁnish 9.00/9.30pm.

What’s On @

An interview discussing Mary’s art, the importance of art generally, her painting process and inﬂuences, illustrated by examples of her work.

Mary is an international artist. She has shown her work in London, and is currently exhibiting at Contemporary and Country at Houghton Hall and Walsingham Gallery. She had work in the Sir John Hurt Art Prize for 2020 and 2021. In 2020 she was invited to paint a mural on Star Plane, Holt. Each session is a focused discussion/interview, lasting about an hour, with a person or persons involved in some signiﬁcant way with the arts. Time will be given over, after the interval, for questions, and during the interval as well as at the end of the interview to mingle, make new contacts, and share thoughts and ideas. Booking is necessary so that numbers are known and as places are limited. To book: contact The Venue on 01263 713427 or call in to the centre oﬃce Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri. or email: info@thevenueholt.com or p.barrett731@btinternet.com

People can turn-up on the day, at the door, but risk not being admitted. Donations for The Venue will be gratefully accepted.

STRAW FOR SALE

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 November 7th

Indoor Tabletop Sale. Crafts and preloved goods. Tables £10, prebooked only. Call 01263 713427 to book.

Wednesday November 10th CASH BINGO! ‘Eyes Down at 7.30pm. Free entry, Bar open, raffle. Wednesday November 17th Arts Forum interview with Mural Artist Mary Blue. Bar open Friday November 19th

7pm to 9pm Body shop party with Jade. Get your Christmas presents early! Raffle of Body Shop goodies, bar open. phone to book 07368 115486

Wednesday November 24th Cinema: Poster Boys shows at 4.30 and 7.30pm. Tickets £5 on the door. Saturday November 27th Live Wrestling at the Venue! Big Top Wrestling presents 'November to Remember'. Tickets £12 adults, £10 kids. Ticketline: 07500414947. Featuring local stars The UK Pitbulls, CW Davies, Brett Semtex and George Rashwood plus more top stars from around the UK! Wednesday December 1st Live Jazz Night @ The Venue! 7.30pm to 11pm. Tickets £10 in advance. Light refreshments, Bar open. Call 01263 713427 to book. Tuesday December 7th

Premium 2021 Maris Otter Barley Straw for Sale

£3.00 per conventional bale Delivery charges may apply

Please contact Claire Cletheroe on 07468 168305 for more information and availability

Christmas Crooners live music with Jeff Short and his band, 2pm to 4.30pm, £10 per ticket includes refreshments. Call 01263 733485 to book.

Wednesday December 11th CHRISTMAS CASH BINGO! ‘Eyes Down at 7.30pm. Free entry, Festive Bar open, raffle. Wednesday December 15th

Arts Forum – an interview with Chris Moorhouse followed by short concert by The Lighters. Bar open

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.thevenueholt.com

FOR REGULAR GROUPS, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. CALL: 01263 713427. EMAIL US ON holtcommunitycentre@gmail.com. www.holtchronicle.co.uk

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

County Councillor News

from County Councillor Erik Vardy Hello all My goodness such challenging times for us all still. There are many projects either developed by NCC or being brought forward soon. I have highlighted two below for your information and help as appropriate. One project I am keenly supporting and assisting in is something being developed by Love Holt and Holt Town Council, it’s called “A Vision for Holt” more about that to come.

Economy Chances Project Chances, a £4.9m Norfolk County Council project, co-funded by the European Social Fund, is reaching out to people in Norfolk who have recently lost their jobs or are long-term unemployed who may face barriers to finding work. It aims to help them get back into employment through new opportunities for support and training. Launched in April 2021, the project has already supported nearly 300 participants on their journey to find employment. The Norfolk County Council-led Chances for Work and Chances Healthy Living projects are being run by partners Voluntary Norfolk, Citizens Advice Norfolk, Citizens Advice Diss, Thetford and District, and Future Projects. There are local advocates based in each of the seven Norfolk district areas, who work to provide personalised one-to-one support. Depending on the needs of the individual, the support could include help to identify skills gaps and finding suitable training and qualifications, support to access services to boost health and wellbeing, or finding ways to overcome barriers such as transport or accessing childcare. Support for those with physical or learning disabilities could also include providing help to access services, or assistance from a mental health specialist or disability support specialist who will be working closely with the Chances team.

( [ W U D + D Q G V

The project which officially started in April 2021 will run until September 2023. Individuals who are keen to find out more are welcome to contact the project team directly – for contact details and further information see www.norfolk.gov.uk/chances

Support for Norfolk Entrepreneurs The Business & IP Centre Norfolk, managed by Norfolk County Council’s Library and Information Service, is offering a free six-week online programme that will take budding business owners on a journey from ‘Bedroom to Business’. Over the past 18 months, many people have had to find alternative sources of income, including considering setting up their own business. This programme will help aspiring business owners develop their idea and provide the tools needed to get started. Bedroom to Business is being delivered by MENTA Business Support and consists of six two-hour workshops with a chance for questions and one-to-one coaching sessions after each workshop. Starting on Friday 5 November, the six workshops will run weekly and cover topics including: pros and cons of being self-employed; identifying any additional skills needed; developing a business plan; business funding; registering your business. Workshops will be limited to a maximum of 10 people to allow participants to get the most out of the sessions. If anyone is unable to attend this programme, Bedroom to Business will run again starting in January. Participants will need to live, work or study in Norfolk or close to a Norfolk library to be eligible for this programme. For more information and to register, visit Bedroom to Business or www.bipcnorfolk.eventbrite.com.

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).

\Ä V\tàtÄÄçtuÜxáx

(VWDEOLVKHG

3URYLGHUV RI +RPH &DUH LQ 1RUIRON

T àtáàx Éy |Ç [ÉÄà Visit us in Franklyn’s Yard for some authentic Calabrian food and Drinks.

.HHSLQJ <RX <RXU /RYHG 2QHV 6DIH $W +RPH :H DUH D ORFDO DZDUG ZLQQLQJ LQGHSHQGHQW +RPH &DUH 6SHFLDOLVW SURYLGLQJ FDUHUV WUDLQHG WR WKH KLJKHVW VWDQGDUGV LQFOXGLQJ 'HPHQWLD &DUH :H RIIHU D ZLGH UDQJH RI VHUYLFHV ZLWKLQ WKH KRPH VHWWLQJ ZKLFK DUH WDLORUHG WR VXLW LQGLYLGXDO QHHGV IURP SHUVRQDO FDUH WR VKRSSLQJ DQG FRPSDQLRQVKLS

Special Events Autumn/Winter

Our New Autumn / Winter Menu is now live! November 12th and 13th two evening celebrations! Festa di San Martino £30ppn including an informal introduction to some beautiful wines and a 4 course traditional menu. Book now! November 19th- Holt lights switch on 7pm, spaces available for an early supper from 5pm ahead of the switch on!! Book now! December 10th- Fresh Pasta making with a festive theme, make, eat, relax & enjoy! £30ppn including Aperitivo, pasta making & your (own made) main course. Book now! Festive menu- from 14th-24th December Special December extra opening in Christmas week: Sunday 19th 10am-4pm / Monday 20th 10am-4pm Tuesday 21st 10am-9.30pm/ Wednesday 22nd 10am-9.30pm Thursday 23rd 10am-9.30pm/ Friday 24th 10am-4pm Closed from 25th Dec - Happy Christmas one and all xx

2XU VHUYLFHV FDQ EH DUUDQJHG RQ HLWKHU D VKRUW WHUP RU ORQJ WHUP EDVLV ZH RIIHU IOH[LELOLW\ ZKHQ RUJDQLVLQJ FDUH SDFNDJHV DQG FDQ DVVXUH RXU FXVWRPHUV WKDW ZH ZLOO PHHW WKHLU UHTXLUHPHQWV HYHU\ VWHS RI WKH ZD\ ,I \RX RU DQ\RQH \RX NQRZ PD\ EH LQWHUHVWHG LQ RXU VHUYLFHV SOHDVH GR QRW KHVLWDWH WR FRQWDFW XV RQ WKH QXPEHU EHORZ IRU IXUWKHU DGYLFH DQG LQIRUPDWLRQ

7KLQNLQJ RI D FDUHHU LQ 6RFLDO &DUH" :K\ QRW MRLQ RXU DZDUG ZLQQLQJ WHDP :H RIIHU *RRG UDWHV RI SD\ 9DULRXV KRXUV DYDLODEOH (QKDQFHG KROLGD\ HQWLWOHPHQW 3DLG PLOHDJH )UHH '%6 FKHFN DQG XQLIRUPV 3DLG WUDYHO *XDUDQWHHG KRXUV )UHH PRELOH ZRUN SKRQH

Regular hours Tuesday/Wednesday 10am-4pm Thursday to Saturday 10am-10pm

01263 479325

([WUD +DQGV 8QLW $ $EEH\ )DUP &RPPHUFLDO 3DUN 6RXWKZHOO 5RDG +RUVKDP 6W )DLWK 1RUZLFK 15 -8

or info@ilcalabrese.co.uk

7HO ZZZ H[WUDKDQGVKRPHFDUHQRUIRON FR XN ([WUD +DQGV LV UHJXODWHG E\ WKH &4& WR SURYLGH FDUH DQG PHHW DOO RI WKH &4& 1DWLRQDO 6WDQGDUGV

email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

Age Concern

Watching others also impacted on their enjoyment and motivation and there was scope to discuss the diﬀerent colours. People living with dementia are more likely to achieve their potential by doing rather than by sitting passively and watching.

It is said that over 50% of older people in the UK say that the television is their main source of company. Here at the Age Concern North Norfolk day centre, we do not have time for the television as we are too busy with activities and enjoying our time together.

Over the past couple of months, we have done biscuit decorating, flower arranging, making lavender bags, seated exercises and music and singing. In addition there are quizzes, word searches, games and puzzles with the aim of stimulating all the senses throughout the day. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy has proved very beneficial for people with cognitive deficits as it can engage people in very simple and straightforward ways and is effective when a variety of sensory stimuli are combined within the activity.

There are still places available, particularly on Wednesdays and Thursdays – phone 01263 821188 to book your Half Price Taster Day.

Exercise to music with scarves was a physical activity structured by a trained leader to enable all participants to move diﬀerent parts of their body to music as they were able to safely. The light-weight scarves contributed positively as movement was required to wave them around so that people moved their limbs more than normal.

Wear it Pink Day

It was a very Pink Day at Sheringham Golf Club on Tuesday 12th October as the Ladies regaled themselves in colour, in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness. Ladies Vice Captain Christine Tew and Past Captain Elaine Richards went all out with their pink hair. The club raised £500 for the charity from their club competition, a raﬄe and donations.

Antique & Collectors Fair Cley Village Hall, Cley-Next-The-Sea, NR25 7RJ

Postcards  Victorian & Georgian Ceramics  Silver  Jewellery Watches  Art  Ephemera  Vintage and much more Sunday 28th November from 10am until 4pm Refreshments & food available throughout the day Admission will be £1.00 only with no concessions Children under 16 will be admitted free of charge Parking will be FREE all day. One of those Fairs where you just never know what will turn up For more information & future dates call 07774 357047

Sheringham Woodfields Nov 21 _Layout 1 26/10/2021 13:03 Page 1

Vacancy for

Cleaner

at Sheringham Woodfields School Salary: £6,950 Per Annum

Benefits: Local pension scheme with benefits, excellent CPD and training opportunities, amazing team! Sheringham Woodfields School is an Outstanding complex needs school in Norfolk. The school is seeking a hardworking, flexible and practical candidate to join our premises team. You will be involved in all aspects of cleaning, maintaining high standards and caring for our premises. (Some minor lifting will be required). Experience desirable but not essential. Comprehensive training provided. Lone and team working. Sheringham Woodfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Hours: 3 hours daily in term time. Working hours will be 2.45pm – 5.45pm Monday - Friday. Plus an additional 90 hours per year to be worked during various school holidays, with considerable prior notice given as to when you will be working in the holidays. The salary listed is the annual salary you will receive, paid in equal monthly installments. Please call Marie, Simon or Matt for an informal discussion and to obtain the application form. Please call via 01263 820520.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. www.holtchronicle.co.uk

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

Why you should consider making a Lasting Power of Attorney this November

At Clapham & Collinge Solicitors, we’re running our ‘Charity Lasting Powers of Attorney Scheme’ throughout November, where we are offering a 25% discount on Lasting Powers of Attorney. In addition to this discount, we will also make a £50.00 donation per Lasting Power of Attorney appointment to support 5 Norfolk based charities. Our chosen charities for this year’s scheme are The Benjamin Foundation, Norfolk and Waveney Mind, Big C, Norfolk Community Foundation and Sheringham Little Theatre.

Although it is often difficult to think about, it is crucial that we plan for the future and ensure we can manage our financial affairs in the event of an incapacitating illness, accident or injury. Everyone understands the importance of a Will, but Lasting Powers of Attorney are a bit more obscure in the public sphere and often people are not aware why they need them.

If you lose the ability to manage your own affairs, a partner or family member cannot automatically deal with things on your behalf. A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that enables people you choose to have legal authority to make certain decisions for you, if you become unable to make them

yourself. The person who is given this authority is known as an ‘attorney’. They can manage your finances or make decisions relating to your health and welfare. There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney:

Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney:

This gives your attorney the power to make decisions about your money and property, including managing bank or building society accounts, paying bills, collecting a pension and if necessary, selling your home. Once registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, it can be used immediately, or held in readiness until required.

Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney:

This gives your attorney the power to make decisions about your daily routine, medical care, moving into a care home and lifesustaining medical treatment. It can only be used if you are unable to make your own decisions.

In relation to the cost of preparing and registering a Lasting Power of Attorney, this will depend on whether you wish to have both a Lasting Power of Attorney (Property and Financial Affairs) and/or a Lasting Power of

We’re running our ‘Charity Lasting Powers of Attorney Scheme’ throughout November, where we are offering a 25% discount on Lasting Powers of Attorney. In addition to this discount, we will also make a £50.00 donation per Lasting Power of Attorney appointment to support 5 Norfolk based charities. Contact us today to claim your discount and book your Lasting Power of Attorney appointment: 01263 823398 | enquiries@clapham-collinge.co.uk 3 Augusta Street 01263 Sheringham NR26 823398 8LA

www.holtchronicle.co.uk

What happens if you don't make a Lasting Power of Attorney?

• No one has legal authority to act on your behalf – your spouse and children have no Lin Whitehead automatic rights to make decisions on your behalf; • Someone will need to make an application to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order; • This can be costly, time consuming and you may not end up being assisted by the person you would have chosen yourself.

All appointments must be booked by Tuesday 30th November and must take place by Monday 31st January 2022. To claim your discount and book your Lasting Power of Attorney appointment, please contact our Client Relations Team on 01263 823398 or email enquiries@clapham-collinge.co.uk

For more information on the services we offer, please visit www.clapham-collinge.co.uk

*This article is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or other professional advice.

James Stewart Entertains at Weybourne WI

25% Discount on Lasting Powers of Attorney this November...

46-47 Market Place North Walsham NR28 9BT

Attorney (Health and Welfare) prepared and registered.

On Wednesday, 6th October members of Weybourne WI met at the Village Hall. Celia Howe, President, welcomed everyone to the meeting, including six visitors. Jean Benham was thanked for the beautiful foliage arrangement she had made as a raffle prize; plus, the lavender bags she had placed on each chair. Correspondence was followed by the treasurer’s report and details about interest groups. The AGM is to be held in November and nominations for new committee members were requested. A craft group has started in the Village Hall on the fourth Wednesday of each month (12.00-2.00 pm). All welcome. Our speaker, Mr Greg Powell, gave a very accurate impression of James Stewart, as he told us about the actor’s life. He’d spent his early years in Indiana, Pennsylvania where his family ran a hardware store. He then went to Princetown University to train as an architect. This was where he fell into acting. At first, he played his accordion between sets, but this led to him being given small parts in plays. He decided to follow his acting career and moved to New York, where he lived for a while with Henry Fonda. His early plays were not successful, due to the depression, but eventually he got invited to California by a talent spotter and was offered a contract by MGM. ‘Mr Smith Goes to Washington’ was his first successful film and he went on to win an Oscar for Best Actor in ‘Philadelphia Story’. His acting career was halted by WWII, when he was drafted into the military and eventually became a pilot. He was later posted to Norfolk where he flew his first combat mission in 1943. After the war ended, he sailed back to America on the Queen Elizabeth. ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ restarted his acting career and he went on to make many more successful films. He felt he had led a blessed life. Mr Powell reverted to being himself to conclude his talk and told us he had been a fan of James Stewart since he was a child. His enthusiasm was evident and made for an entertaining afternoon. As Ina Stew said in her vote of thanks, it was easy to imagine that it had been Mr Stewart who had been speaking to us!

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

New Life Cleaning Ltd

Christmas Department Now Open

Serving the Community with New Life

Professional

Reliable

Friendly

Gutter Clearance

Conservatory Cleaning

01263 826996

FOOD HALL LICENSED RESTAURANT PLANTS FURNITURE TOYS CLOTHING BOOKS GIFTS

www.bawdeswellgardencentre.com Sheringham Windows 21_Layout 1 22/09/2021 16:084RZ Page 1 Norwich Road, Oct Bawdeswell, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 01362 688 387

Matthew

Shop • Eat • Play • Relax

Leonard

Thomas

BUILDING QUALITY AS STANDARD

SHOWROOM OPEN BY APPOINTMENT AT PRESENT Please call 01263 824784

Beautiful Conservatories, Garden Rooms Bi-Fold Doors and Windows

FITTING

‘A’ RATED

Established in1991, Sheringham Windows boasts thousands of satisfied customers throughout the region. We hold FENSA certification, the industry standard for replacement windows and doors, trusted by consumers and local authorities. Our fitters are time served local craftsmen, ensuring you receive the very best quality of workmanship at all times. Whether you require a single window or complete garden room you can be assured of the very best service. For a friendly response, advice and Free no obligation quotation call 01263 824784 or email adam@sheringhamwindows.co.uk

ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS AS STANDARD

S HE R INGHA M

Due to high demand for our products we are looking for experienced window installers to join our company. Please contact us by email or phone.

WINDOWS LIMITED www.sheringhamwindows.co.uk

Showroom: Unit D, Nelson Square, Heath Drive, Hempstead Road Industrial Estate, Holt, NR25 6ER

www.holtchronicle.co.uk

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES

All the letters in our grids below have fallen out and mixed themselves up, although they are still in their original columns. Can you put them back in their rightful place to reveal a QUOTATION and the NAME of the person who said it.

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.

L E T O Q U I C M T F E I L O D T H E H K U

What sort of things can you expect to find in a Quiche? This month’s wordsearch theme is ‘‘Ingredients in Tarts and Quiche’’. How many can you name? Between FOUR and TWELVE letters. One or two words. There are 15 entries in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH. How many can you find?

Y H N R O

N A H N WN E O S H MO T T I L

N E T N

R R M O

L E A F S

F T L N M

I P O I O B

N A N E R

G T L N R U O E M S S M A L Y L OW F F T L G S H O M E S I I L K T S E R E

The Last Issue’s Answers

and

IN OCTOBER, A MAPLE TREE BEFORE YOUR WINDOW LIGHTS UP

NUMBER CRUNCHER 11 1 4 17 13 7 = 49

Using all FIVE arithmetical signs, + + - x ÷, PJ Electrics May 21_Layout 1 23/04/2021 11:03 Page 1 fill in the spaces to make the equation true, as if they were being entered into a calculator.

High Quality Professional Service

F Y A E

O Y E I E V

W S R N R E MB E S I S E A I N E A E B I O S A D K E E A R C C H T L R D D R O V RM S E R V A N L T Y R S S L O T F L I S A N E D The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 4 6 7 5 The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were: AUTUMN IS THE MELLOWER SEASON, AND WHAT WE LOSE IN FLOWERS WE MORE THAN GAIN IN FRUITS. SAMUEL BUTLER

PJ Electrics

R F R I I

YOUR ROOM LIKE A GREAT LAMP. EVEN ON CLOUDY DAYS, ITS PRESENCE HELPS TO DISPEL THE GLOOM. JOHN BURROUGHS

The ‘Halloween’ themed words featured in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were: BROOMSTICK CAULDRON GHOST GRAVEYARD

HAUNTEDHOUSE JACKOLANTERN OCTOBER PUMPKIN SKELETON SKULL SPIDER VAMPIRE WEREWOLF WITCH ZOMBIE

The NUMBER CRUNCHER 16 + 6 – 13 x 8 ÷ 4 + 7 = 25 There may be others.

YOUR EDITOR FOR THE HOLT CHRONICLE IS JO, PLEASE TELEPHONE 01263 821463

WƌŝŽƌǇ ŽƩĂŐĞ ϴ >ĂŶŐŚĂŵ ZŽĂĚ ŝŶŚĂŵ &ĂŬĞŶŚĂŵ͘ EZϮϭ Ϭ t

Tel: 01328 830492 FREE Survey and quota!on Fuse boxes/Consumer unit changeover Mobile: 07884 436112 New Circuits/Rewires Hea!ng Installa!ons ͗ƉĂƵůΛƉũĞůĞĐƚƌŝĐƐůƚĚ͘ĐŽ͘ƵŬ Shower Installa!ons Cooker Installa!ons 85% Energy eﬃcient Interior and Exterior ligh!ng Portable Appliance Tes!ng Domes!c Electrical Installa!on Tes!ng Test and Cer!fy to IEE18th Edi!on

Acupuncture at Holt Holistic Centre Alison Courtney BScHon Ac I am an experienced acupuncturist working in Holt. I came from a background of nursing and midwifery before becoming an acupuncturist. Acupuncture may be used for a wide range of health problems so please call me if you would like to know how acupuncture may help you. For appointments or to discuss home visits contact me on mob 07790264515 email alisoncourtney3@gmail.com Member Acupuncture society Holt Holistic Centre 10 Station Road Holt

Any type of electrical work big or small - we can do it all!

WĂƌƚ W ƉƉƌŽǀĞĚ ŽŶƚƌĂĐƚŽƌ

email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

u se & Cle y

TH E C OA ST

st Ro

ad r To Shering ha m & Cro m e

Kelling elling

A149

The Pheasant

The St re

Wood Lane

Br id ge

Ro ad

ll Hi ate lg ol H

Estate Office

ay lw ai R

N or fo l

Nor th

Nav Sat Na v NR25 7ER

Ke llin gR oa d

Holt Rugby Club ge id Br ad Ro

The he Kelling Estate

Holt Garden Centre

The Lowes (Holiday Homes)

oad yR Cle

Holt Hol t Garden Centr Centree

To Salt ho

Holt Station

mer « o Cro To

8 A14

Holt Hall

Set on the North Norfolk Norfolk Coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – the perfect perfect destination for for a trip out.

O F R S M N E A D R ! T

Visit us to see the many impro improvements vements we ha have ve made to y your our Garden Centre ffollowing ollowing our extensiv extensive e refurbishment, including the new Outside Plant area

Your new place to ha Your have ve a relaxing treat…

The Choose from breakfast, try our homemade cakes and scones served through the day

Garden Ga rden Terrace T err erra ace

Al Fresco seating

info@holtgardencentre.co.uk www.holtgardencentre.co.uk

Or stay for a lovely lunch all served to you in a light, airy and very spacious setting See website ffor or menus

Holt Garden Centre Holgate Hill, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7ER 01263 711574

Monday to Saturday Open 9am to 5pm Sunday 10am to 4pm

† Church News †

LLOYD DURHAM FUNERAL SERVICES 11a Avenue Road, High Kelling, HOLT, Norfolk. NR25 6RD

email:LloydDurham1933@aol.com

Tel: 01263 713113

Ev ery one welc ome to join us Sunda y morning s 10.30-12 W ith drink s a nd brea k fa st serv ed from 9.45 At the Life Centre, Cromer Road, Sheringham

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

Matins – 11am

www.lifesheringham.co.uk

2nd and 4th Sunday of every month

LETHERINGSETT CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW

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

BRININGHAM BENEFICE (Church of England)

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 Afternoon Teas recommenced in July at 2pm. We look forward to welcoming you back. Booking for Services is no longer required

Notice: Next afternoon tea is 26th November

MINISTER - REVD C. SHANGANYA - 01328 862174 Senior Steward - Mrs J. Bunting - 01263 712068

t, d͛^ KE

d d, ^ >s d/KE ZDz Z D Z ^dZ d͕ ^, Z/E', D dĞů͗ ϬϭϮϲϯ ϴϮϲϬϱϵ

t Z W> ^ dK EEKhE

MUSIC AND ME DI TATION

^ƵŶĚĂǇ ůů ĂŐĞ tŽƌƐŚŝƉ ϭϭĂŵ

DŽŶĚĂǇ ϵ͘ϯϬĂŵ-ϭϭ͘ϯϬĂŵ Z/',d ^d Z^ ƚŽĚĚůĞƌƐ ŐƌŽƵƉ Ϯ-ϯ͘ϯϬƉŵ Yh ^d ĞǆƉůŽƌŝŶŐ ĨĂŝƚŚ ŝŶ ŵŽĚĞƌŶ ůŝĨĞ

ϵĂŵͬϭϬĂŵͬϭϭĂŵ W/> d ^ > ^^ ^ ϮƉŵ-ϰƉŵ ^ t/E' ^/^d Z^ ϳ͘ϯϬƉŵ KW E tKZ ďŝďůĞ ƐƚƵĚǇ ŐƌŽƵƉ

ϭϬĂŵ-EŽŽŶ ͚ KEE d͛ h>d d/s/dz >h ;ƚĂďůĞ ƚĞŶŶŝƐ͕ ďŽĂƌĚ ŐĂŵĞƐ͕ ĐĂƌƉĞƚ ďŽǁůƐ ĂŶĚ ŵŽƌĞͿ

Please book a place with Revd Angela: 01263 588389

Stuart’s

ALL WELCOME

tĞĚŶĞƐĚĂǇ

Every Wednesday 4-4.30pm

dƵĞƐĚĂǇ

TAXI & TRAVEL HOLT

dŚƵƌƐĚĂǇ ϭϬĂŵ-EŽŽŶ ͚KW E KKZ ZKW /E͛ ;ŽīĞƌŝŶŐ ĐŽīĞĞ ŵŽƌŶŝŶŐ͕ ŵƉůŽǇŵĞŶƚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ͕ WĂƌŝƐŚ EƵƌƐĞ͕ ĞŶĞĮƚ ĂĚǀŝĐĞ͕ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĞƚ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ĞƚĐͿ͘ ŽŵŵĞŶĐŝŶŐ EŽǀ ĚĂƚĞ ƚďĐ

&ƌŝĚĂǇ ϭϬĂŵʹ EŽŽŶ Z s D Ed Z ^hWWKZd 'ZKhW

01263 710088

Email. stuartstaxitravel@btinternet.com FRIENDLY - LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE & RELIABLE Serving our customers in North Norfolk and beyond since 1999

^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϭϬ͘ϯϬĂŵ ^K>K->/E< 'ZKhW -ĨŽƌƚŶŝŐŚƚůǇ ͚ĚƌŽƉ-ŝŶ͛ ĨŽƌ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ǁŚŽ ůŝǀĞ ĂůŽŶĞ zKh Z s Zz t > KD dK Ez K& d, ^ s Ed^ 5HJLVWHUHG &KDULW\ 1R DQG LQ 6FRWODQG 6&

email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

St Mary’s Church, Kelling

ǁǁǁ͘ƐĂůǀĂƟŽŶĂƌŵǇ͘ŽƌŐ͘ƵŬͬ^ŚĞƌŝŶŐŚĂŵ

‘When you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow we gave our today.’ Rudyard Kipling The Holt Chronicle November 2021

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

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: 14th November 2021 8am Book of Common Prayer Eucharist 9.15am Eucharist at All Saints 9.30am Parish Sung Eucharist 10.50am SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE at Holt War Memorial 5.00pm Choral Evensong

Dear friends, November begins and ends with glorious feast days. On Nov 1st we keep the feast of All Saints, when we honour those holy men and women whom the church declares as Saints and to whom the church in High Kelling is dedicated. The Saints are those who in life and often in death have borne witness to the love of God. They are ordinary men and women who were called by God to do extraordinary things. They provide us with an example of what humanity, with God’s help, can achieve. They are shining lights for us to to follow and from their place in the glory of heaven they surround us as we journey through this life. We join with this great communion of Saints in the worship of God and through the power of their prayers God hears us and guides us. One such Saints was of course St Andrew the Apostle, who’s feast day on the 30th November ends the month. An apostle of Christ and the brother of St Peter, Andrew a fisherman by trade left his nets and followed Christ. He was thought to have been crucified in Patras in Greece around 60AD. The Parish Church in Holt is of course dedicated to him. As well as these two Saints days we also, in the month of November, keep the commemoration of All Souls on the 2nd and Remembrance Sunday on the 14th November. These two days are also important because they provide us with an opportunity to remember before God our own departed loved ones and those who gave their lives in the service of our country. In doing so we can give thanks for those we love but see no longer and for the sacrifice so many made for the freedoms we enjoy today. We remember them before God and commend them to his mercy and safe keeping. November may mark the onset of winter and remind us of those we have loved and lost, yet as we honour the Saints it also contains the sure and certain hope of the future glory that awaits us in our eternal home in heaven. Kindest regards, Fr. Howard FROM THE REGISTERS Funerals: Friday 29th October: Mary Thaxter Wednesday 3rd November: Fiona Shirt

LOCAL FOOD BANK COLLECTION: A collection point for donations of non-perishable food goods is now available in the Parish Church. Open every day. THE FEAST OF ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE Tuesday 30th November. Sung Eucharist 6pm. President & Preacher: The Rt Revd Norman Banks, Bishop of Richborough & Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Norwich. www.holtchronicle.co.uk

HOLT LIGHTS SWITCH ON: Friday 19th November from 5.30pm (Switch on at 7pm.) The church will be open during the evening. BIBLE STUDY GROUPS: 1st Tuesday (2nd Nov) 4.30pm – 5.30pm in the meeting room followed by Evening Prayer for those who wish to attend. 3rd Thursday (18th Nov) 11am – 12noon following the 10am Eucharist at High Kelling. BIBLE STUDY DAY: The Gospel According to St Luke. Saturday 27th Nov 10am – 3pm led by Revd Dr David Dewey, retired Baptist Minister, conﬁrmed Anglican, author, and New Testament scholar. Cost £7.00 to include a simple soup lunch and refreshments. To book: E:holtrectory@tiscali.co.uk Tel:713479

LITTLE LAMB’S PARENT & TODDLER GROUP meets every Wednesday during term time 9.30am – 11.00am in the Parish Church Hall in Street Hall. All parents/carers are welcome to come along and meet with friends and make new ones. 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. £1.00 per session. children and students in full time education free. Email holtcommunitychoir@gmail.com 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: 073935 59028 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 The Holt Chronicle November 2021

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.

Please Save Your Stamps

Budgens Update

Dear Jo, Once again could I ask readers of Sheringham Independent and Holt Chronicle to save their stamps for me which I send onto various charities which with Xmas just round the corner are in much need of funds. Also, could you make sure when sending them you put the correct postage on otherwise I end up paying the handling fee. Thank you. You can send them to:-

Jayne Manning 111 Mill Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 0AD

Dear Jo It is now fifteen months since the Budgens store in Holt was devastatingly destroyed by fire and whilst it is appreciated it takes time for insurers, landlords and tenants to sort out who has to pays for what and when, it would appear that the good people of Holt are being subjected to an inordinately long time period as regards getting this sorted and for the rebuild of the new store to start. Yes, we currently have a significantly reduced in size temporary tented replacement store, but it has to be said that this is hardly what is required in a town the size of Holt in terms of the quantity, choice and the quality of products that are on offer, together with the inadequate car parking which all too often floods at the first sight of rain. Like many other industries the current supply and demand situation in the construction industry is supercharged and as such adds to my concerns that we may have to wait a long time before the much-needed replacement store appears even once the protracted legal and financial wrangling is completed. Please tell me my assumptions are incorrect and work on site is due to start any time now. I suspect that like the many other frustrated but loyal customers of Budgens, we would all greatly appreciate regular updates about what is actually happening, it really shouldn’t be too difficult to provide this. It is often said that in business that ‘cash is king’ but all businesses should remember there will be no cash whatsoever without customers. I Moore Hempstead

Thank You

Dear Jo, Myself and my family would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their sympathy, beautiful floral tributes, cards and donations to the DEBRA Charity, following our recent sad loss of Maurice Pearson, a very dear husband, Dad and Grandad. Thanks also to Lloyd Durham for excellent funeral arrangements. Thank you, Carol Pearson and family.

Holt and District Probus Club

Glad to be Back! After such a long wait (due to covid) Holt and District Probus Club were very happy to meet again at The Feathers in Holt on Thursday, 7th October for a delightful meal and a lot of splendid, good company. Arrangements had been made for the club to meet 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 a cracker: soup then liver and bacon and then spotted dick. Wow! That was some meal.

There were 27 members present and one guest. No speaker yet – the committee wanted to see how many members were ready to come after the pandemic and lock down. Chairman John Mangan opened the meeting by welcoming all present. A good time was had by all. Holt and District Probus Club meets at The Feathers for lunch on the ﬁrst Thursday each month. 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

Briningham Benefice Schedule of Services DECEMBER 2021

Sun. 5th

Stody

Fri 17th

Brinton

Wed. 15th

Holy C Coommunion, 1 0 am

Hunworth

Carols at tth he Pub, 6 .3 0 pm Carol S Seervice, 7 pm

Sun. 19th

Briningham

Carol Se Service, 1 0 am

Wed. 22nd

Thornage

Carol S Seervice, 6 pm

Sat. 25th

Brinton

Holy C Coommunion, 1 0 am

Sun.19th Fri. 24th

email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

Brinton

Sun. 12th

Swanton Novers

Stody

Carol S Seervice, 4 pm

Carol Service, 4 .3 0 pm

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

Marathon Success for Local MP

5 (7$,/ +LJK 6WUHHW +ROW 15 %+ 7HO 5(7$,/ +LJK 6WUHHW +ROW 15 %+ 7HO ( /(&75,&$/ 6(&85,7< ),5( (/(&75,&$/ 6(&85,7< ),5( *HRUJH (GZDUGV 5RDG )DNHQKDP 15 1/ *HRUJH (GZDUGV 5RDG )DNHQKDP 15 1/ 7 7HO HO ZZZ N L Q J V D Q G E D U Q K D P V F R X N

0LQLPXP 3XUFKDVH RI 5HTXLUHG 7R 4XDOLI\ )RU )UHH 'HOLYHU\ 6XEMHFW 7R $YDLODELOLW\ 0 LQLPXP 3XUFKDVH RI 5HTXLUHG 7R 4XDOLI\ )RU )UHH 'HOLYHU\ 6XEMHFW 7R $YDLODELOLW\ $ $VN LQ 6WRUH )RU 'HWDLOV VN LQ 6WRUH )RU 'HWDLOV

A local MP has completed the London Marathon today, raising over £26,000 for charity in the process. Duncan Baker, MP for North Norfolk, crossed the finish line in 4 hours, 16 minutes, and 30 seconds, marking the end of many months of training and fundraising. “I’m absolutely delighted not only to finish my first marathon, but to have hit – and gone past – our fundraising target. We have so many amazing charities in North Norfolk, doing so much for our local communities and it’s great to be able to support their work. I’m so grateful to everyone who has donated, and so generously, to be able to help 26 local charities nominated by the public.” Duncan has been fitting training around his Parliamentary and constituency work, often running around Westminster after midnight to get in shape for the London Marathon – and he’s becoming a familiar sight to many on his regular runs around North Norfolk. The 26 charities benefiting from Duncan’s run are: Littlelifts, Norfolk Coast Riding for the Disabled, North Norfolk Astronomy Society, the MacMillan Cancer Unit at Cromer Hospital, Holt Youth Project, Wild Touch Wildlife Centre, North Norfolk Foodbank, Stalham Community Gym, Sheringham & Cromer Choral Society, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Fitzroy Support at Home, Cromer Youth & Skate Park, Holt & District Dementia Support, Wells Community Hospital, RNLI, The Treehouse, North Norfolk Cats Lifeline, Aldborough Village Care, Ladybird Pre-School Nursery, Sheringham Little Theatre, Friends of Roughton School, Canaan Christian Trust, DEBRA, East Anglian Children’s Hospices, East Anglian Air Ambulance, and Thornage Hall Independent Living. The 26 Miles for 26 Charities fundraiser is still open for donations – just visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/duncanbakermp.

&RQYHFWRUV )URP &RQYHFWRUV )URP )LQ 2LO )LOOHG )URP )LQ 2LO )LOOHG )URP .: )DQ +HDWHUV )URP .: )DQ +HDWHUV )URP

(OHFWULF %ODQNHWV )URP (OHFWULF %ODQNHWV )URP 9DULHWLHV ,QFOXGH 6LQJOH &RQWURO 'XDO &RQWURO 5DSLG +HDW )OHHFH\

9DULHWLHV ,QFOXGH 6LQJOH &RQWURO 'XDO &RQWURO 5DSLG +HDW )OHHFH\

" # ! ! ! !

C ECI L A MEY #

www.holtchronicle.co.uk

! 15

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

www.holtchronicle.co.uk

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge With Christmas approaching and all of us tightening our belts, one idea for presents with a personal touch is to make something. This scores on two counts, it is cheaper than paying for commercial products and all the fancy packaging and people appreciate the effort of something made especially for them, particularly if children have been involved too. This recipe is easy but will require a sugar thermometer and caution, as boiling sugar is very hot and sticky. Let children observe the cooking but take charge of packaging and decorating.

Ingredients 800g caster sugar 250ml full fat milk 75g unsalted butter, cubed 350g dark chocolate 5ml vanilla extract

Homity Pie

As winter comes around, it is time to look out those warming recipes which just hit the spot on a cold day. This one is just the ticket and won’t break the bank. You can jazz it up with any left over veg, mix it up with different cheeses (substituting some of the cheddar with blue cheese makes a change) and any leftovers are good cold the next day. If you want to save a bit of time you can use readymade pastry. Good served with plenty of fresh veg or salad.

Ingredients

For the Pastry • 125 g (4oz) plain flour • 125 g (4oz) wholemeal plain flour + extra for rolling out • 150 g (5oz) butter chilled, + extra for greasing • 1 egg lightly beaten For the Filling • 500g potatoes • 125g spring onions • 1 leek • 2 tablespoon vegetable / sunflower oil • 25g butter

Method Grease a 20x30 tin and line with baking parchment and prepare a washing up bowl of ice-cold water.

Put the sugar, milk and butter in a heavy saucepan and melt together over a moderate heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to the boil and without stirring bring to a slow, rolling boil for 10 minutes until (using a sugar thermometer) it reaches 114C (soft ball stage).

Stir in the chocolate and immediately place the bottom of the saucepan in the cold water, without getting water in the pan. Stir in the vanilla extract, beat until smooth with a wooden spoon for 6-8 minutes, then pour the mixture into the prepared tin. Leave until cool and completely set then lift out of the tin on the

• 3 tablespoon double cream • 150g mature cheddar cheese • 15g parsley chopped • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method To make the pastry, place the flours, and chilled butter into a good-sized bowl. Rub the butter into the flours until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre of the breadcrumbs and add the beaten egg. Mix to a dough, adding a little cold water or milk to fully bring the mixture together if required. Wrap the pastry and chill for at least 30 minutes.

paper onto a chopping board. Cut into 2cm squares and serve. If giving as a gift, put into gift bags or screw top jar and tie tightly with decorative ribbon.

Jo – editor.

Wash the potatoes and cut into chunks about 2cm (1in) cubed. Steam until tender about 15 – 20 minutes. Whilst the potatoes are cooking prepare the other ingredients. Cut the spring onions into 1 cm (½in) chunks. Wash the leek thoroughly, cut into 2cm (1in) rounds. Chop the parsley. Grate the cheese. Once the potatoes are cooked through, heat the oil in a large frying pan and set over a medium heat. Add the leek and cook gently until softened. Add the spring onions and cook for a further 2 or 3 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the butter and allow it to melt into the vegetables. Then stir in the cooked potatoes. Add the double cream and 3/4 of the cheese, stir again. Keep stirring until the cheese melts and the double cream to start to thicken. Add the parsley. Season to taste. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool. Preheat the oven to 220℃ (200℃ fan)/425°F/gas mark 7. Roll the pastry into a circle about 5mm (¼in) thick and large enough to line an 8-9-inch, deep pie dish. Grease the pie dish with a little butter. Use the rolling pin to gently lift the pastry and lay it gently over the pie dish. Press the pastry into the pie dish, avoid stretching it. Trim away the excess from the rim. Once the filling is completely cool spoon it into the lined pie dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the filling Bake for 20 – 25 minutes until the pastry is cooked through and the cheese is starting to brown. Enjoy! Carolyn Burn

To book call 01263 512412

email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

The Treehouse

Have you heard of The Treehouse? You may not have done as we are well hidden; tucked away in a quiet side street in Holt. The Treehouse is a café but not your run of the mill café, The Treehouse is a café but is so much more than just coffee and cake. We are a community café, we run groups and activities for children and adults, we have a community fridge which local businesses donate their ‘close-to-date’ goods to in order to help us both prevent unnecessarily adding to landfill while also helping people’s grocery budgets go a little further. We have baby weighing scales on site allowing new parents to come along and self weigh their babies and socialise with others. As you arrive you will be greeted with our beautiful community garden, in the matter of a few months it has been transformed from an empty field to a colourful oasis of beauty, thanks to the dedication of a team of gardening volunteers. There are meandering paths, glorious flowerbeds, raised vegetable beds, and soon there will be secluded seating areas where customers can sit and enjoy their refreshments. Behind this is our wild garden where our groups are held and where there is always laughter to hear; we have a willow arch, a dinosaur mound, sandpits, toys and lots of space to run, play, or simply just be, it also houses our newest addition – a 19ft Mongolian yurt which will be used for our groups and hired out to others wishing to use the space. Our place is for everyone; young and old. It’s a place to come with friends, a place to make friends, a place to come and sit, a place to come and chat. There’s always someone to talk to if you wish or plenty of room to relax and take a few quiet moments. Our café serves a variety of drinks both hot and cold, delicious cakes and bakes prepared fresh in our kitchen by our volunteer bakers, and light lunches. The café pays the bills to allow us to run all of our groups for free, and we keep our prices affordable. We rely on our amazing team of volunteers to allow us to continue; we have a team each day who take orders, serve tables, wash up and chat to and listen to customers.

We are looking to expand our volunteer team so if you think it might be something you would enjoy, please do get in touch with us.

We are in the building that used to be Holt and Corpusty Children’s Centre, we took over the lease in 2019 to provide somewhere for people to get together and we’d love to see you so please pop along for coﬀee and a slice of cake.

Volunteering on Holt Lowes in October

This October has seen a flurry of activity on Holt Lowes as several energetic groups have helped to clear some of the scrub, pines and silver birch on this internationally important site. Norfolk Wildlife Trust are experts in clearing certain areas of the Lowes by machine during the winter months but are unable to use their machines in the wet, boggy areas, or near the sites of hibernating adders. The new volunteer group, linked to the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, that now meets on the first Friday of every month is tackling the wet valley area near Holt Country Park. The Friday afternoon Gresham’s Gang are dealing with the seeded pine trees near the Mackeys Hill Car Park. They commented how they were enjoying being in the peaceful outdoors (as long as it didn’t rain!). Those pupils from Greshams who came as part of their Field Days worked in the wet area on the South side of the Lowes.One young man commented that it was very therapeutic to be clearing scrub with loppers. All are welcome to join our new group. We meet on the first Friday of the month during the winter. For more details contact: Fiona on fiona.jolliffe@gmail.com or Claire on 0776 0462693

www.holtchronicle.co.uk

FIN

BRISTON

LO C

AL ALES

Y XUR

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

Sharrington Christmas Fayre Time to give something back

With safety in mind, there will still be hand sanitisers and the layout will help promote social distancing and the free ﬂow of fresh air, but the overall objective will be to help ignite the festive season and restore much needed jollity.

Since it was ﬁrst built in 1953, largely by the local community on a site donated by a generous landowner, Sharrington Village Hall has been a venue for those living in the village and the surrounding area.

Time, indeed, to give a little something back. Why not come and take a look?

Back then, when the hall was opened by a leading member of the cast of the Archers, the residents were largely of working age, there were many fewer televisions, and the Hall was the focus of village life.

Over the years, the hall has faced its challenges as the village demographic has changed but none so great as was caused by the arrival of the coronavirus in early 2019 which brought all activities to a halt. Luckily, however, this also gave us the opportunity to redecorate and upgrade the hall’s kitchen. Sharrington is a fortunate village. It has residents who are creative, artistic and musical; it has people who value community spirit. Whilst mindful that care still needs to be taken, they recognise that the time has come to start to repay the support the hall has been given.

Having undertaken the appropriate assessments in the context of the ongoing risks posed by the virus, we have already hosted Terence Blacker in concert and welcomed back our free live music nights, regular ballet and exercise classes, singing and crafting groups, a wine tasting evening and soon anticipate the arrival of yoga sessions.

Sharrington Village Hall, The Street, Sharrington NR24 2PQ: www. Sharrington.org.uk Christmas Fayre: 10.30am -2pm Saturday 27 November 2021

The hall’s ever popular Christmas Fayre will make a welcome return at 10.30 am on Saturday 27 November. There will be festive stalls with Christmas decorations, wreaths and gifts, a pop-up cafe and a raﬄe for a turkey (sponsored by the very generous P & S Butchers) and many other prizes.

St Seraphim’s

Christmas Tree Decoration Making Session using natural materials 10.30am to 1.00pm Mon 22nd Nov & Tues 23rd Nov Free activity – materials provided St Seraphim’s Quiet Garden, Walsingham, NR22 6EB Booking essential: 01328 820610 or email: saint.seraphims@gmail.com Come and join in!

To add something a little diﬀerent, local authors will be signing recent publications. Vaughan James will have copies of his detective novel, ‘Magphur Past’, Chris Moorhouse copies of his children’s book ‘Rock and Roll Santa’ and internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer, David Tipling, will also have many of his books available.

email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

From Holt Holistic Centre

Alison Courtney -- Acupuncturist Member Acupuncture Society and NHS background

Acupuncture helps us in so many ways for example local acupuncture has been demonstrated to increase the blood flow in an area as well as reducing inflammation and relaxing local muscles, that is why it is beneficial for sore and painful joints and injuries.

Acupuncture has a relaxing eﬀect, we feel calmer, so we cope better by reducing our tension and the memory of the pain, all of which make our situation worse. So, the acupuncture helps us reset our response to pain and to illness. Therefore, one of the most common problems seen by acupuncturists is pain both chronic and acute and acupuncture does oﬀer a strategy for relief.

Recent updates in acupuncture research indicate 50 conditions in which this treatment approach is as effective as other treatments. It would also appear that acupuncture may enhance the effectiveness of some medications maybe by helping our bodies be more receptive to them therefore making them more helpful for us and maybe at some point allowing us to reduce that medication. Another aspect of acupuncture treatment is it may often multitask, for example a person comes because of their headaches and while this is being treated, they find their digestion has improved and they are sleeping better, this is because acupuncture is working on multiple levels for our bodies. I am always happy to talk about whether acupuncture might be a treatment option for someone as it can be used for a diverse range of health issues. Call or email me and I will contact you back.

In Town, on the Coast and in the Country, wherever your Norfolk home, we are your local Trusted Property Experts. We are able to look after your every need, from full market exposure to discreet one-oﬀ buyer introductions.

For information and appointments call Mobile: 07790264515 Email: alisoncourtney3@gmail.com www alisoncourtney.com Holt Holistic Centre, 10 Station Road, Holt. NR25 6BS

Top Class Service! “Absolutely faultless from start to finish” - Mrs JN

Acupuncture • Bowen Technique Clinical Psychology • Counselling • Footcare Homeopathy • Hypnotherapy • The Journey Non-Personal Awareness • Nutritional Therapy Osteopathy • Physiotherapy • Psychotherapy Reflexology • RELATE • Sports Massage

Please give us a call to discuss how we can get you moving 11 Station Road Sheringham NR26 8RE 01263 822373 coastal@arnoldskeys.com

arnoldskeys.com www.holtconsultingrooms.co.uk 01263 711712 www.holtchronicle.co.uk

RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | AGRICULTURAL

The Holt Chronicle November 2021

PART- TIME RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED

Must be of a friendly and helpful disposition in dealing with the public and other members of our team. Some secretarial work, invoicing and general assisting in the promotion and smooth running of the practice. 12 hours per week, but must be able to provide holiday/sick cover.

CVs by 19th November 2021 to Mrs. Thea Horner, Holt Consulting Rooms, Church Street, Holt NR25 6BB. Tel. 01263 711712

HOUSEKEEPER & GARDENING SERVICE

Cleaning of holiday lets, private homes, one offs and end of lets. Gardening, maintaining beds and borders and lawns trimmed. Rate £20 per hour Trained to Tourist Board quality standards.

01263 834353

sueinsideout@gmail.com

www.tuliptreefabrics.co.uk info@tuliptreefabrics.co.uk Like us on Facebook

Blakeney Bar High Tides

Date

GMT

Height

Date

GMT

Height

Date

GMT

5.97 m

17-Nov