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A Note from the Editor

Lost World

Greetings from a cold, damp and windy cliﬀ top in Sheringham. Just when all seems gloomy and dark there are some small glimmers of something better on the horizon. Nights are starting to draw out a little, the garden is beginning to show some new life and the vaccine roll out has started apace. North Norfolk infection numbers are slowly but steadily falling, could it be time to take a breath and hope that better times are ahead? We can’t aﬀord to relax rules yet and there is still a long way to go, but thanks to the dedicated work of our scientists, NHS workers, voluntary workers and all those working so hard to get us all vaccinated, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Three new vaccination centres are now open in our area so no excuses for not responding when you get the call for your jab, as the old advert said, ‘you know it makes sense’.

(The memories of Les Kinsley recorded by Heather Bowes)

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Valentine’s Day is upon us and whilst that special meal out is not possible this year, perhaps it is time to do something different to show you care this year. Many of our local traders are offering click and collect or online ordering including florists, gift shops and chocolatiers. Why not include a promissory note in your sweetheart’s card for that night out or special meal, there is nothing like something to look forward to in these uncertain times. Alternatively, put some of those home cooking skills you have been honing to work and impress with something fabulous. Whatever you decide, do something special for someone and make their day. Enjoy your February magazine. Keep well and safe.

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Local Councillor Challenges Lifting of Ban on Neonicotinoid Pesticide

North Norfolk District Council Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment, Liberal Democrat councillor Nigel Lloyd, has written to George Eustice MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs asking him to reconsider the recent Government decision to lift the ban on pesticides that contain Neonicotinoid Thiamethoxam. These Chemicals were banned by the Government in 2017. At that time, the Government announced that scientific evidence suggests that the environmental risks posed by neonicotinoids – particularly to our bees and pollinators – are greater than previously understood, supporting the case for further restrictions. Research estimates the value to the UK’s 1,500 species of pollinators to crops at £400-680million per year due to improved productivity. The Environment Secretary Michael Gove said in 2017: ‘The weight of evidence now shows the risks neonicotinoids pose to our environment, particularly to the bees and other pollinators which play such a key part in our £100bn food industry, is greater than previously understood. I believe this justifies further restrictions on their use. We cannot afford to put our pollinator populations at risk.’ It is therefore extremely disappointing that these dangerous chemicals will once again be entering the environment. North Norfolk Councillors have been lobbied by constituents on this matter, their concerns are shared by the Bumblebee Trust and the Wildlife Trusts who are actively considering a legal challenge to this decision. The letter says: ‘I am writing to express my dismay that pesticides containing Neonicotinoid Thiamethoxam have been given emergency use approval by your government, overturning a ban introduced in 2018. The ban was introduced as a result of overwhelming scientific evidence of the negative impacts on bees and other pollinators. Indeed, the then environment secretary Michael Gove endorsed this ban in 2017. Your Government has a history of supporting a ban when in 2018 it upheld it after an application for 'emergency use' was put before them

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because of the potential harmful impact on bees and pollinators. It is extremely disappointing that the Government has now taken a U turn on its original ban of these dangerous chemicals. To those who are concerned about the environment and wildlife in the UK the decision is a great cause for concern. The science remains clear on neonicotinoid use and nothing has changed since the 2018 ban. Bees and other pollinators are not just good for the ecosystem, they are essential! Therefore, I urge you to reconsider allowing this dangerous pesticide to be reintroduced into the environment and instead re-commit to protecting the bees, other wildlife, and the wider environment.’ Cllr. Nigel Lloyd nigel.lloyd@north-norfolk.gov.uk 07954 055966 The Government position on this issue is as follows: After careful consideration of all the issues, the government has decided to grant an application for emergency authorisation to allow use of a product containing the neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021. This is in recognition of the potential danger posed to the 2021 crop from beet yellows virus. An emergency authorisation for the short-term use of a product (and placing on the market for no more than 120 days) may be granted if the following requirements are met: • the authorisation appears necessary because of a danger which cannot be contained by any other reasonable means (the case for need) • use of the product will be limited and controlled • there are special circumstances Editor’s Note Norfolk is a major producer of sugar beet which supports thousands of jobs within the industry. 3000 growers in East Anglia and the East Midlands supply half of the UK sugar supply. (www.britishsugar.co.uk) To read the full government position go to: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/neonicotinoidproductas-seed-treatment-for-sugar-beet-emergency-authorisationapplication/statement-on-the-decision-to-issue-with-strict-conditionsemergency-authorisation-to-use-a-product-containing-a-neonicotinoid-to-treatsugar-beet

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Meals on Wheels and Village Reps During lockdown, The Glaven Caring charity, based in Blakeney, has been running a ‘Meals on Wheels' delivery service to its vulnerable clients. Since lockdown started The Glaven has delivered over 3100 hot meals. The lunch meals are cooked by our resident cook Jill Craske and then delivered by our teams of volunteers to our elderly and frail customers - all residents of the 12 villages of the Glaven Valley and Holt Town. Do you know anyone who might like a hot meal delivered any weekday, Monday to Friday? The two course meals cost £8.50 each. Although day care facilities at The Glaven Centre have been reduced over lockdown, we are still offering chiropody services and assisted bathing. Our nurses are fully trained and take full anti-Covid precautions and wear PPE. Please contact Keith Barnes, The Glaven Manager, on 01263 740762 or email him on glavencentre1@ btinternet.com if you or someone you know might benefit from these services. We are all looking forward to the lifting of lockdown and are oiling the wheels to ensure a quick return to full services. To this end, we are looking for volunteers who might like to join our Management Committee as Village Reps. This team are actively involved in reviewing the running of the centre to fulfil the needs of our clients. Our Village Reps provide a vital link between the villages and the charity. Meetings take place regularly once a month. If this sounds of interest, please do ring Keith Barnes and he will be able to tell you more. We do hope to hear from you! www.glavencaring.co.uk

Just when you thought winter was going to last forever, there are signs of better days to come. Hanne Siebers from the National Trust took a picture of these snowdrops, the ﬁrst sign that spring is on its way.

Do you view Toads as slimy little creatures that give you the shivers? Or do you recognise them for what they are and what they do. Many toads live in gardens where they eat slugs and other pests and so are very beneficial to gardeners. But they can be very vulnerable. Once a year at migration time, they always return to their birth-pond to spawn and often a road near the pond will run across their path. They move soon after dusk when road traffic can be at its worst and visibility poor. At these times, many thousands of toads across Norfolk become traffic casualties. In our vicinity, there are two such ponds, Rookery Pit in Hempstead and Selbrigg Pond in Selbrigg. For some years now, a small band of volunteers has worked at both locations during the migration season (mid-February to early/mid-April), moving toads each evening to safety. In 2020, over 10,000 toads and frogs were saved between the two ponds, so the effort really does pay off! We are always in need of more volunteers, so if anyone from the local area is interested, please consider volunteering. We normally have a kick-off meeting in the Feathers in Holt around now but this year it’s down to Emails and telephones, thanks to Covid. However, the patrols should be able to continue as it constitutes outdoor exercise with one other person – we patrol in pairs – suitably socially distanced. For more information, please let either myself or Tim know, and we can provide more details of what’s involved. It’s not arduous and very satisfying! Our contact details are below, and we look forward to hearing from you! For more information, please visit…. http://www.toadwatch.org. Thank you for your support. John Mangan (Selbrigg) Tim Venes (Hempstead) 01263 713835 01263 577200 mangan.herb@gmail.com timvenes01@gmail.com

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Acupuncture

Well, I am back in my scrubs and a mask and the rustling of the plastic apron. Feels like both a long time ago and just yesterday when I was in the same gear working in the NHS. I consider wearing a mask essential and have moved myself into FFP2s to further protect myself and my clients, this brings me to my main gripe, why we are not given information on how and which masks to wear to be effective. Anyhow for me the good news is, I am back in my acupuncture practice. During the first lock down many lessons were learnt about how practitioners could make work secure enough to start treating again. The clinic is maintained to keep both practitioner and client safe and what became apparent in the first lock down with loss of services, was how many people have treatment with practitioners such as acupuncturists for pain, injury and a host of other health issues, and that need does not suddenly go away. Our GPs are overstretched more than ever and if I can help by keeping my clinic going, I am very happy to do so. I suspect the following years will be busy with the healthrelated effects from Covid19 for which acupuncture is already being used as a treatment. There will also be increased people seeking help with mobility and pain control, for example painful joints, because of delays in getting hospital treatment. I can be contacted on Mobile 07790 264515 email alisoncourtney3@gmail.com

Alison Courtney Acupuncturist Member Acupuncture Society Government guidelines - Personal care services provided for essential medical and health needs, which cannot be deferred may continue. For example, treatments for a diagnosed health condition or injury that is currently causing severe pain or mobility issues, or severely impacting quality of life. The Holt Chronicle February 2021

County Councillor News

from County Councillor Dr Marie Strong Wells Division Dear Readers

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For now, I have copied below Norfolk’s Director of Public Health earlier statement. Also copied are the usual websites which I am assured are updated regularly – this means that whatever changes come into play you can check out the latest and what is happening including where your family and friends live. Slow fall in Covid cases means no room for complacency - Covid cases are starting to fall across Norfolk – but the rate of reduction is slow, and we can’t ease restrictions yet. That is the message from Norfolk’s director of public health, Dr Louise Smith, who is urging people to continue to follow the Government’s guidelines and get vaccinated, when an appointment is offered. Norfolk’s Covid rate has dipped below 400 for the first time in weeks, to 377 per 100,000. Dr Smith said: “It’s encouraging to see cases starting to fall across every part of Norfolk due to the national lockdown restrictions. We cannot be complacent – the drop is slow, and numbers could quickly move the other way if we started to ease off. That is why it’s so important to keep following the rules, as challenging as that is for everyone. It’s really encouraging to see the roll-out of the vaccination programme, so that gives us the longer-term hope that we can slowly return to something closer to normal.” COVID-19 Information: Information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/localrestriction-tiers-what-you-need-to-know. The main site for all national information is www.gov.uk/coronavirus. Although linked to the government site if you wish the separate NHS site: www.nhs.uk/ coronavirus. Help to Access Help: I have previously shared, particularly with parish councils, information on support which is available to members of our communities. Now I have received information to help parents and carers access such support. A free webinar is taking place for parents and carers and fortunately the information will be circulated to all schools. Information on accessing schemes such as from Early Help services, Just One Norfolk and other community support available to help families through tricky times. Further sessions are being planned for the coming weeks which will be informed by feedback from parents & carers. Parents or carers will be able to book a free place ring: 0344 800 820 or go to: www.nccparentsinformationevent.eventbrite.co.uk Support for Families: A short reminder that NCC has developed a package of support to help families over the winter months. For information and advice go to: Norfolk.gov.uk/coronavirus or call 0344 800 8020. Power Cuts - Call 105 free of charge to report power cuts and damage to the electricity network, or 0800 3163 105 (from a corded landline phone or mobile phone). Also for latest updates: www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk. To view live power cut map type your postcode into www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/ powercut.

Roadworks: Up-to-date information about roadworks in Norfolk is available on the County Council website at: www.norfolk.gov.uk/roadworks Avian Influenza: Measures regarding Avian Influenza have changed several times over the past weeks so however few birds you have please check the latest update: www.gov.uk/guidance/avain-influenza-bird-flu#latest-situation. Good works: Whilst I have copied above various forms of official assistance yet again, I would like to applaud the immense amount of valuable work being carried out by volunteers, neighbours and simply good people. Warm wishes to you all.

Marie

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Domestic abuse during the pandemic

The government has made it clear that coronavirus restrictions do not apply if you need to leave your home to escape domestic abuse. If you are faced with immediate danger, call 999. Many kinds of domestic abuse are criminal offences, and the police can arrest, caution or charge the perpetrator.

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Domestic abuse has surged during the pandemic. The UN has described the worldwide increase in domestic abuse as the “shadow pandemic”. According to Victim Support, over 11,500 more people than usual accessed their services between the 23rd March and 1st November 2020. Additionally, train companies in the UK are offering free travel to refuges for men, women and children fleeing domestic abuse.

What is domestic abuse?

Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexuality, or background. In 2015, the government’s definition of domestic violence was changed to ‘domestic abuse’ to include controlling and coercive behaviour; a more subtle form of abuse that doesn’t always involve physical violence. This can encompass, but is not limited to, psychological, physical, sexual, financial, and emotional abuse.

What is controlling and coercive behaviour?

Domestic abuse isn’t always physical. Coercive control is when someone uses manipulative behaviour to isolate their partner. The perpetrator will often monitor their partners behaviour, exploit them, break down their support network, create a sense of fear, and deprive them of their autonomy so they believe they have no alternative other than to stay with their abuser. According to Professor Evan Stark, a leading expert on coercive control: “the victim becomes captive in an unreal world created by the abuser, entrapped in a world of confusion, contradiction and fear.”

I’m in an abusive relationship. What can I do?

During the pandemic, it has been harder for people to escape their abusers but there is never an excuse to put up with domestic abuse.

If you feel you must leave the family home, you (& your children if you have any) could:

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Report highlights praise for care home staﬀ amidst ongoing pandemic challenges

Residents of care homes across Norfolk, their families and friends, and care home staff, have spoken frankly about their experiences during the pandemic in a recently published report from Healthwatch Norfolk. The report, which was submitted to Norfolk County Council (NCC) in December, highlights a range of challenges, including the mental health of residents and staff and communication with families. One key finding was that 87% of residents felt their care home staff had helped them to feel safe throughout the pandemic. The County Council commissioned Healthwatch Norfolk, an independent organisation, to collect this feedback. The findings can then be used by NCC’s Adult Social Care team to review the support provided in nursing and residential homes, where COVID-19 continues to pose serious risks. In total, Healthwatch Norfolk heard from 152 people and collected feedback from 41 different care homes across the county. Of these responses, 109 were residents, 31 were staff, and 35 were relatives or friends.

Despite this, many comments indicated the diﬃculties in making information user-friendly for residents. This was particularly evident in staﬀ that work with residents with dementia, as one carer expressed: “The majority of our residents have varying levels of dementia, so I can inform them, but depending on the individual they may not be able to retain the information or understand what the changes mean.”

The feedback received has prompted Healthwatch Norfolk to make several recommendations to Norfolk County Council and the wider care sector. These include “to work with local Primary Care providers and mental health trusts to explore how care homes can best support residents whose mental health has suﬀered as a result of COVID-19”, and for care providers to “seek to improve how decisions about changes to visiting are communicated to family and friends.” In response to Healthwatch Norfolk’s report, James Bullion, Norfolk County Council’s Executive Director of Adult Social Services, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the diﬀerent health and care organisations for their hard work over this very challenging year – collaborative working has been exceptional and has made a huge impact on people’s care and lives. “Out of this situation, we’ve made some really positive changes to how we care for people. It’s important we don’t lose these and that we continue to build on them over the coming months. Recommendations from this report will help us to continually improve how we provide care for the future.”

Some key findings from the report include: • Whilst using PPE was recognised as a necessary precaution, many staff struggle wearing it all day and find it challenging to communicate with residents. To read the full report, please visit the Healthwatch Norfolk website. • Some staff noted difficulty arranging care for residents from healthcare professionals such as psychiatrists, GPs, care coordinators and dentists because of delays caused by COVID-19. • Friends/family had very varied experiences WANT A SWEETER DEAL ON YOUR INSURANCE? of being kept informed by their care home, ranging from regular **FREE PEN WITH ALL NEW QUOTATIONS** updates to feeling very out of the loop. **FREE BOX OF CHOCOLATES WITH ALL NEW POLICIES** • The vast majority of residents said that the staff had helped to make them **JUST MENTION THIS ADVERT WHEN YOU CONTACT US** feel safe. • Even though the normal programmes *Unoccupied Properties *Household Buildings & Contents ofentertainment have stopped, most *Holiday Lets & Second Homes *Cars, Vans, Taxis & Motorbikes staff are trying to help residents cope with the changes through organising *B&Bs / Guest Houses *Annual or Single Trip Travel their own internal activities. *Restaurants / Cafes *Property Owners • Friends/family shared mixed opinions about whether they have confidence in *Public / Employers Liability *Shops & Offices their loved one’s care home during another lockdown. Notably, both staff and family members PROFESSIONAL, LOCAL SERVICE & NO STANDARD ADMINISTRATION FEES CHARGED of residents also said that residents’ Contact ANDY now on 01263 823977 mental health has been affected, andrew@northnorfolkinsurance.co.uk particularly due to restricted visiting arrangements. DON'T FORGET TO MENTION THIS ADVERT FOR YOUR FREE GIFTS Even though care home workers have North Norfolk Insurance, Unit 4, 57 Station Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RG faced high levels of stress which has impacted their own wellbeing, most www.northnorfolkinsurance.co.uk who responded to the survey said they DID WE SAY DON'T FORGET TO MENTION THIS ADVERT FOR YOUR FREE GIFTS? www.holtchronicle.co.uk

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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.

February is the month of the Carnival of Venice! This week’s wordsearch theme is ‘Venice, and Italian Food’. 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?

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

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St. Mary’s, Kelling Services at St. Mary’s are based on the Book of Common Prayer

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Saturday 8th August 2020, 2 til 5 pm. And each Saturday following.

To book a place at St. Mary’s, please call Sarah Walker: 01263 711359

HOLT METHODIST CHURCH NOTICE BOARD

ALL VISITORS WELCOME. PARKING IN THE CHURCHYARD.

BRININGHAM BENEFICE (Church of England)

Friendly congregations would welcome you. Coffee is served after many of our services. Services will be beginning in August at St Andrews Brinton and St Maurice Brimingham, alternating between the two venues. All services HC at 10 am. Salvation Army Jan 21_Layout 1 07/01/2021 11:12 Page 1 For service details please visit www.brininghambenefice.org.uk Covid restrictions will be adhered to.

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A private family funeral service will be held at Cromer Crematorium, and a service to celebrate Mick’s life will take place later this year at Holt Methodist Church, once Covid 19 restrictions have been eased.

No flowers by request, but donations, if desired, in memory of Mick to The Donkey Sanctuary may be made via the charity’s website at https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/support-us/donate-in-memory or by cheque to Jenny Kerry. All enquiries to Holt Funeralcare on 01263 711992.

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After a short illness, Peter (aged 71) passed away at home on Friday 22nd January 2021, surrounded by his family. His wife, Diane, and children, Judith and Stuart, would like to thank the medical teams involved in his care, particularly Dr Rayner of the Holt Medical Practice and the District nurse team. Peter volunteered as a first responder for many years and organised the installation of defibrillators in Holt and the surrounding villages. There will be a small private funeral on 5th February and instead of sending flowers, Peter wished that any donations be made to the East Anglian Air Ambulance charity https://www.eaaa.org.uk/

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Due to the rise in cases of Covid 19 we have with much sadness decided to close Holt Methodist Church until further notice. Even though the building is closed the Church is very much alive and open and we are here if you need us. Please see the Church Noticeboard for telephone numbers of the Minister and Senior Steward if you would like to speak to anyone. Be assured of our continuing prayers for the whole Community.

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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

FROM THE RECTOR: LIVING WITH COVID ~ an update PUBLIC WORSHIP: The continuing pandemic affects our daily lives and the life of the Church too. Following the advice of the Bishop of Norwich we suspended public worship in January. However, churches are permitted under Government rules to remain open and we hope to be able welcome people back for services as soon as we feel it is safe to do so. PRIVATE PRAYER: just because public worship is not happening it does not mean the daily rhythm of prayer at the Parish Church has ceased. Morning Prayer (9am) and Evening Prayer (5.30pm) and the daily Eucharist (9.30am) are said by the clergy. If you hear the bell being tolled please be assured that I am in church, with the angels and saints for company, praying for you all. The Archbishop of Canterbury has also invited everyone to pray for the nation each day at 6pm. More information and resources can be found at: www.churchofengland.org/resources/prayer-nation If you have a specific prayer request, please let me know or else you are very welcome to visit the church for your own private prayer. The Parish Church remains open every day and is a sacred space of peace and quiet. All Saints, High Kelling is open on Wednesdays and Sundays. You may also like to access the free phone line resource of hymns, reflections and prayers from the Church of England. DAILY HOPE & JOY Tel: 0800 804 8044 GOING LIVE: Who would have thought a year ago that we would be installing a professional camera system into the parish church to enable us to live stream services and concerts? We have been managing with a laptop to stream services via zoom but thanks to a very generous gift from the late Roger Percival we can now use professional equipment to broadcast on our own YouTube channel. Look out for the YouTube link on our home page on our website: www.holtchurch.org KEEPING IN CONTACT: One of the hardest things to cope with over the past year has been the loss of social interaction and the opportunities to meet with family and friends. We are keeping in touch with those on our data base (over 250 people) by telephone and emails. I am grateful to members of our phone calling team who phone individuals once a fortnight. We are also encouraging people to keep in contact with their neighbours and alert us to any need. Also, Monday morning coffee morning takes place on zoom at 11am, check our website for details. PASTORAL HELP LINE: 07393559028 Our pastoral helpline remains available to anyone in the Parish who are isolated, anxious, alone or in need. LITTLE LAMBS PARENT & TODDLER GROUP: Unfortunately, another casualty of the pandemic has been our parent and toddler group who have been unable to meet since last March. Those who lead the group are keeping in contact with a number of young families and continue to regularly put together 50 children’s activity bags to help keep young minds active. The spiritual heartbeat of the Church in the parish continues to be a source of comfort and strength for many and we seek to do whatever we can to meet people’s physical and emotional needs as well. Please do not hesitate to get in contact if you think the Church can help. www.holtchronicle.co.uk

Every blessing, Fr. Howard

FROM THE REGISTERS

Funerals: Thurs 21st Jan: Roy Kirby Thurs 21st Jan: Gwendoline Gibbs Fri 22nd Jan: Cavell Docking Mon 25th Jan: Veronica Hall Sat 30th Jan: Linda Saunders Fri 5th Feb: Melinda Woolsey Mon 8th Feb: Gordon Bullock Tues 9th Feb: Ivan Reynolds Fri 12th Feb: John Blunderﬁeld Fri 12th Feb Iya Hulbert

PUBLIC WORSHIP & PRIVATE PRAYER: At the time of going to press public worship has regretfully been suspended but the Parish Church remains open for private prayer. It is hoped that public worship will resume as soon as possible. Please see our website or facebook page for more details. www.holtchurch.org

When public worship commences again booking for Sunday services will be essential. Social distancing, Covid restrictions and guidelines remain in place.

LIVE STREAMING: The Sunday Parish Eucharist will be live streamed on YouTube at 10.30am. See website for more details. ALL SAINTS District Church in High Kelling will be open for private prayer on Wednesday and Sundays only.

17th February Sung Eucharist 6.30pm ~ LIVE on YouTube. (Please check our website in regard to Public Worship and Lent Study Groups & Weekly Devotions)

LOCAL FOOD BANK COLLECTION:

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

PARISH CHURCH HALL & MEETING ROOM are now available for hire to our regular users, groups, organisations and event organisers. Government guidelines and restrictions will apply. For more information contact the bookings secretary: 01263 713479 Email: standrewsholt@btinternet.com

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Christmas Lights at Wagon Wheels

Once again, we were able to have a successful season despite the uncertain times and would like to THANK EVERYBODY for their wonderful support and donations to our charity, the wonderful school at Woodfields in Sheringham who cater for children with learning difficulties from primary days right through to sixth form. Both Brenda and I are so pleased and humbled by your wonderful remarks and we are delighted to say, despite all the Covid problems, we reached a figure of £185 for Woodfield School, Brenda and Dave Taylor

Tracing a Gentleman

Dear Jo, I am writing to you in the hope of tracing a gentleman we have been trying to contact, we believe his name was Steven/Stephen. The gentleman concerned used to run a delightful café in Oakham, Rutland called the Castle Cottage Café, but we have now been informed that this closed down in September. We would like to thank him and wish him all the best for the future. My reason for contacting The Holt Chronicle is that we understand that his parents live in Holt. Thanking you. Yours sincerely,

David Harris.

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Dear Jo, I read Heather Bowes "The Last Lost World: Leslie George Kinsley" with great sadness. The accompanying photograph of him with his terrier reminded me that I had seen him in Briston but had not engaged in conversation with him: this is a great pity since we would have had much to speak about, and I would have been a very keen listener.

What a blessing it is, however, that he should have such a talented a friendly amanuensis as Heather Bowes whose friendship and secretarial skills have memorialized a precious life. She has done through The Holt Chronicle what Lilias Rider-Haggard did with two great Norfolk characters, elders in the first half of the Twentieth century, recognizing what made them special and making it immortal.

Being the grandson of a gamekeeper and worker of retrievers at shoots in Norfolk, I should have been very keen to hear of Leslie's Views on shooting past and present. I am very touched by his ethics which show that a good gamekeeper must, apart from providing sport, be a humane guardian of wildlife exercising care when involved with dispatch of anything be it game or predator. Before his keepering days, Les was an agricultural labourer and it would have been a fascinating question to ask him what capacity meant most to him. I suspect that, after some consideration, he would have said that his first calling was the land and the pride in its harvest. For men of his generation, love of the land was in the blood and the sport from it, would, therefore have come a glorious second.. Heather Bowes tells us of his sprucing her with leg-pulls, which, apart from amusing us, tells us that he retained the marvellous faculty of humour to the end. How gratifying it is to learn of a long life enriched by the vocations of rural life and displaying such an abundance of enjoyment. When such men as Les Kinsley pass on who will replace them? Yours sincerely, Richard Shepheard.

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