Holt Chronicle January 2021

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A Note from the Editor

Another year, another lockdown. Covid is certainly making its presence felt. Even here where we have had relatively low numbers of cases, incidence is rising rapidly. There is, however, hope of a corner being turned with the roll out of the new vaccines. Now is the time to dig in and keep our resolve. Never has ‘Hands – Face – Space’ been more important, until we get the pandemic under control.

How are your New Year resolutions going? A Bristol University study showed that 88% of us fail to keep our resolutions, no surprise there, especially if we are staying home with the fridge calling your name constantly. But now is perhaps the time to take up that hobby you always wanted to try or study those seed catalogues to have that garden display even better than last year. Whatever floats your boat, why not try something different this year, maybe join an online group, make new friends in the process. If the last year has taught us anything, it is the importance of making and keeping up connections and finding different ways to use our time and interact with others.

Whatever you are doing in this New Year may it be better than the last.

Enjoy your January magazine.

Keep well and safe.

Jo – Editor.

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News from The Venue

It feels so strange to write 2021 for the first time, but we are all relieved to be in a New Year, with all the hope that a fresh start can bring. Although we find ourselves once again in lockdown, this is starting to feel like familiar territory, and doesn’t bring quite as much anxiety as the first did.

We are, thankfully, in a fairly secure position financially, and are being as frugal and careful as we can be. I’m pleased to say that the Meals on Wheels that we started late last year is still in full swing, and despite losing a number of volunteers, has some new recruits that are turning up to help deliver over 50 meals to vulnerable or isolated people in our community.

On Christmas Eve we had a generous delivery of fabulous artisan bakery from the wonderful Owl Tearooms, who sadly have had to close doors for the lockdown and were keen to make sure none of their amazing bakery went to waste. We were able to distribute these goodies to all our Meals recipients, which was a lovely extra surprise. The Christmas Meal, distributed on Christmas Eve, went down a storm, when 50 full Christmas Dinners with all the trimmings were delivered by our wonderful team, all decked in Christmas finery and full of Christmas Cheer. Many thanks to Duncan Baker and his lovely family who joined the team to serve our community their Christmas meal, and to all the rest of the team who worked so hard that day to take hot meals and a bag full of extra goodies.

It was very strange not being able to do our usual Christmas Day event this year but being able to serve the community in this way made up for it. Thanks also to those of you who donated either money or food to the cause; we rely on such donations to continue to do the Café and Meals on Wheels, and it is heartily appreciated. The Meals on Wheels will continue this year, every Thursday lunchtime, so if you know of anyone in Holt who is vulnerable, isolated or struggling through these strange times, please do give them the number below and ask them to get in touch.

The Venue will continue to support any support groups who are able to meet during the lockdown, though they are few, and we very much look forward to opening the doors up for the larger community and continuing our program of community work, arts and events once we are allowed to once again. Until then, keep safe and well, contact us if you need Meals on Wheels, and see you soon!

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Ron Wright

Ron Wright of Blyth and Wright, Sheringham, has died at the age of 89.

Ron was a familiar ďŹ gure to all who live in Sheringham and the surrounding area standing behind the counter in his trademark brown coat, where he had worked for over 75 years, man and boy. He began, aged 13, chopping kindling for the shop, later taking over the business with his brother in the 1950s and expanding into the emporium it is today. Whatever you wanted Ron could lay his hands on it, as the shop’s motto says, ‘I bet we got it.’ In 1999 he bought his brother out of the business and decided to take things a little easier by handing the running of the business to his 3 sons, Chris, Andy and Jamie, whilst continuing as director.

Tragically he lost both Andy and Jamie in their 30s but continued to work in

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the shop with Chris. He prided himself in providing old fashioned customer service and always had time to give advice and pass the time of day with all who came into the shop. His son, Chris said “The shop was his life, he spent most of his life there. He was a great father, hardworking, fair and was always known as a gentleman by everyone.�

Chris added, “Dad would have Ron with one of his horses been very proud of what we have achieved during the Covid crisis and how the sta have worked to support the community.â€?

He came to his love of horses and riding in his 50s and enjoyed travelling to Ireland to go hunting, he also kept horses at Beeston. He was a keen cabinet maker and restored grandfather clocks, giving one to each of his sons.

He was passionate about Sheringham, and through the business contributed to local charities and causes, donating thousands of pounds over the years and supporting Sheringham Carnival, Sheringham Christmas Lights and local schools, to name but a few.

After losing wife Bridget in 2015 Ron was still to be found at the counter chatting with customers until he ďŹ nally retired aged 85.

An astute businessman, charming, kind and principled, with a wry sense of humour. He is survived by his son Chris and his 3 granddaughters.

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LESLIE GEORGE KINSLEY On the 4th of December 2020, my friend and neighbour Leslie KINSLEY died at the N&N hospital. His heart had finally given up. He was 95 years old and the rest of his body had been quietly giving up the ghost for some time.

Not that he took this quietly! Despite many attempts at explanations from medics and friends, he continued his search for a cure for old age. “I can’t walk anymore,” he would say, as he pushed a wheeled frame across the surgery. “What can you do about it?” The puzzled doctor would not realise that to Les a frame stopped him from working effectively in his garden. He could do a bit of watering, but digging, weeding, mowing his lawn etc. had become awkward tasks which Les Kinsley had to be delegated to his family; much to his annoyance. Furthermore, he could not pop round to my house to look after the chickens while I was away. I was sorry about this, but he was sorrier.

What he could still do, was chat about the past times. I wrote down his recollections and typed them up. He loved to read them, and when the Holt Chronicle kindly started to print them, he was absolutely delighted. His memories of ‘A Lost World’ for everyone to read and enjoy.

Les always lived in the Briston and Melton Constable area and had been a farm-worker all his life from 13 years old to his 70’s. He had seen the move from horsepower to machine power. He has a real skill with machinery and ought to have been an agricultural engineer if he had had the education. He would work all day on the farm, then drive a lorry load of vegetables to the London markets. In his “spare” time, he went poaching and rabbiting until he was near retirement. Then he put his countryman skills to being a Game Keeper. Les also had an allotment and kept pigs and chickens! I am not sure how much his wife Elsie saw of him except at mealtimes. She worked hard too, helping with the animals and allotment, along with her own work cleaning and babysitting. Occasionally, they went off to the coast with a picnic, and in earlier times the cinema in Holt.

During WWII, Les, 14 in 1939, lied about his age and joined the Home Guard. He vividly remembered the bombing raid by the Germans, aimed at the railway at Melton Constable, and also the waves of British and Allied bombers which used Melton as a mustering point before raids. He told me at length about the prisoners of war, Italian & German, and the sexual exploits of the Canadian troops on his farm’s hay stacks. This last because he and his work mates found items lost from pockets during those encounters.

It was profitable- apparently! One of his latest recollections was about his Home Guard group hiding lots of hand grenades and Molotov cocktails at strategic points, ready for the invasion of German tanks. This arsenal is still there, and he went to some length to inform the landowner of their existence.

I loved listening to him. The stories were always fascinating, and he rarely repeated any of them. After all, he had over 90 years’ worth! I think his creative mind was kept going by his love of reading. The Eastern Daily Press was his great resource. He went to great lengths to bully poor Paul Graves into delivering this early. He hated “old news”. 8 am was much too late for someone who rose at 5 am most days.

Of late his favourite page was the Births, Marriage & Deaths column. Who he had outlived was always of interest? The downside of this was that ageing friends were either too old or too dead to call for a mardle. Visitors were welcomed with pleasure, even the tactless ones who turned up of an evening when the Norwich City commentary was on Radio Norfolk. I took care to avoid this time!

Les had some strong opinions. He was an ardent Republican. On one trip to hospital, a doctor decided to check his mental faculties by asking about the royal family. His reply was a blistering diatribe which must have scorched the poor doctors’ ears. He liked to debate issued of the day with me, usually beginning with some outrageous comment to annoy me, and then giving me a “sideways” look to show he was winding me up to provoke discussion.

It seems strange when you think about it, but Les was really caring about nature and wildlife, even though he spent much of his life killing or arranging the killing, of so much. On his retirement from game keeping, the magpie from his Larsen trap was released in his garden. The only creatures he really disliked were rats and starlings. I asked why starlings and he said they were “dirty creatures”. Rabbits were dispatched humanely, and were always destined for the pot, as were the pheasants he poached. He got very upset about the effect of pesticides on wildlife. He had used them on the farm and was horrified at the effect they had on the songbirds and young pheasants. He reserved his strongest disapproval for anyone who was deliberately cruel to an animal.

No food was ever wasted in his house. When he had to have a lady called Donna to help she very quickly learnt that ‘clearing out the fridge ‘was a way to really “tune him up”. When he went to look for a little dish of 3-day old fish and found it had been consigned to the bin his comments on wastefulness were quite forceful.

Les was the same about clothing. He had a favourite coat for gardening in wet weather. Both side streams were split, meaning it was held on by bailer twine. It was badly discoloured with age and combined with old cord trousers and ‘water boots’ made him look very disreputable. I did enjoy teasing him about the ‘tramp’ I had seen lurking in his front garden.

A lot of local people got to know him because of his last money earning gambit, which was selling produce and plants from his front garden. He was really green fingered, even though he rarely knew the names of anything. He created wonderful pots of Petunias, Begonias and Geraniums. Some he would use to decorate his house and garden and others would be put out for sale. He would go off to the recycling centres with his sister Betty, in search of cheap containers and baskets for this hobby. Les also sold surplus produce and flowers, including mine. He took commission of 10p per item.

Les will be greatly missed by a lot of people and it is an end to a unique window into the past. At his funeral as his coffin, which also contained his beloved Elsie’s ashes, was lowered into the ground, a local shoot happened to let off a volley of shots. We all smiled. Les would have been delighted.

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Avian Influenza: Measures regarding Avian Influenza were enhanced at least twice over the past weeks so however few birds you have please check the latest update: www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-birdflu#latest-situation

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Were we surprised being moved into Tier 4? I leave that question for you ponder – the answer may help us get out of Tier 4. For now I have copied below Norfolk’s Director of Public Health rationale for the move and 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 where your family and friends live.

As to why tier 4: Louise Smith, Director of Public Health in Norfolk said ‘What is really clear, over the last six or seven days the numbers have really taken off and are now rising very quickly. "It may be the new variant and we think now just after half of the cases are the new variant but it's also worth remembering that all our predictions and scenarios did predict we were in for a tough winter and unfortunately this does look the direction in which we are heading. When we look at the data by district area we are seeing the numbers rise in every district.’

Below I have also copied information as to what is available for people struggling to cope with lock down and other Covid related problems.

The good news is that there is a range of assistance available and if appropriate please share the information but first:

Holt Hall: A full council meeting of Norfolk county councillors has been called for Monday ll January to request that Cabinet urgently revisit and reverse its decision to dispose of Holt Hall and instead develop a plan to secure the future of outdoor learning at Holt Hall together with the investment required to ensure its long term sustainability.

COVID-19 Information: Information on the national tiers is available at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-restriction-tiers-what-you-needto-know www.norfolk.gov.uk/coronavirus: this site includes local services as well as the latest regulations for Norfolk and reference to many if not all of the government schemes www.gov.uk/coronavirus: all the government schemes are to be found on this site www.nhs.uk/coronavirus; separate site if required but linked with the government site.

Support for Families: A reminder that Norfolk County Council has developed a package of support to help families over the winter months.

For information and advice go to www.norfolk.gov.uk/coronavirus or call 0344 800 8020. Please share this information and the following: Free school meals: check if your children are eligible: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/educationand-learning/schools/school-mealsand-milk.

Extension of Norfolk Assistance Scheme: provides support for food, fuel, clothes and other essential household items. Visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/NAS or if no internet call 01603 223392 (option 5) (you can leave a message if the line is busy).

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 visit the following sites: www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk for the latest updates (on a mobile phone), www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut type in your postcode to view the live power cut map and Tweet @ukpowernetworks to report power cuts or to receive updates.

Roadworks: Up-to-date information about roadworks in Norfolk is available on the County Council website at www.norfolk.gov.uk/roadworks email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

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Christmas Lights: For the first time ever I persuaded Michael (spouse) to retrieve our Christmas lights from the loft in time to switch on for 1 December. I know several villages planned to get their lights up early and we hope those passing our home were cheered by our lights, as we were by others on dull and wet nights. I now working on retaining our lights as long as possible - watch this space.

Warm wishes to you all.

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Make it your New Year’s Resolution to get your legal affairs in order and plan for the future.

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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.

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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 Attorney (Health and Welfare) prepared and registered.

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Age Concern North Norfolk is a local Charity based at the Day Centre in Cremer Street, Sheringham. The Centre would normally provide a place for anyone from our older community to meet, have a chat and a home-cooked meal, but since recent Government announcements the Trustees have made the difficult decision to TEMPORARILY CLOSE the Day Centre to ensure we safeguard you, our valued Clients and our conscientious staff.

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Thanks to all our wonderful donors, Cromer And District Foodbank have received an unprecedented amount of food donations for people in need during the last few months and we now have very high stock levels.

We have also seen a big increase in people accessing our Foodbank for the first time and have been able to help many with emergency supplies and further help with issues affecting them.

We need to stocktake during January and reassess our supplies so this month we have taken the unusual step of asking all our donors to have a donation holiday whilst we also continue to distribute our supplies.

Many many thanks to all our donors during 2020 and we look forward to receiving your generous donations from February.

We operate in 6 areas in North Norfolk. Cromer, Sheringham, North Walsham, Aylsham, Holt and Stalham We do continue to need your help to pass on the message that we have supplies and to tell anyone who is in need, to contact us.

Contact us on 07826376343 Monday to Friday 9.30-3.30pm.

Email: info@cromerdistrict.foodbank.org.uk

MINUTE TAKER NEEDED

Have you been wondering about volunteering for a good cause, but want to use your particular skills?

Still working or newly retired with some energy and enthusiasm, but wanting to “give something back” to your community?

Age Concern North Norfolk, based in Sheringham, is a small charity that supports the elderly in the wider area (some with early dementia) with a Day Centre Hub, Intergenerational activities and a Drop in Service.

Do you have past experience as an Administrator and are you able to take notes to produce concise and accurate minutes from Trustees meetings?

Age Concern North Norfolk is looking for someone like you who has 3-4 hours to spare each month.

This voluntary role would involve 2 hours a month at our Trustees meeting (currently the third Thursday in the month, 1-3 pm) and then time afterwards to type up your notes and submit them electronically. During Tier 4 regulations meetings may be held on Zoom rather than in person.

Osteopathy in Holt Mr John Davis BSc Hons Holt Consulting Rooms, Church Street NR25 6BB

This is not a paid position but you will receive a honorarium at the end of each year.

For further information or to make an appointment please call:

01263 711 712

You will be joining a small team of dedicated people who will offer any support that may be needed.

If you are interested, please contact ageconcernmanager@gmail.com or phone 01263 821188.

We look forward very much to meeting you.

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Hopefully, we will be able to re-open the Day Centre soon to all our Clients and new ones too, for you to meet and enjoy our facilities, with others. But during this period, phone us and a meal can be delivered to your door or our staff can call you to keep in touch with the outside world.

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Mrs Jennie Cummings-Knight Chair Age Concern North Norfolk

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THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES

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

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

The prefect antidote to winter blues.

This week’s wordsearch theme is ‘Biscuits’.

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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and CHRISTMAS IS BUILT UPON A BEAUTIFUL AND INTENTIONAL

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PARADOX; THAT THE BIRTH OF THE HOMELESS SHOULD BE CELEBRATED IN EVERY HOME. G.K. CHESTERTON

The ‘Christmas’ themed words featured in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were: ADVENT ANGEL BELLS BETHLEHEM

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

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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

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

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Please check Weybourne Group website for latest information.

Saturday 8th August 2020, 2 til 5 pm.

And each Saturday following.

ALL VISITORS WELCOME. PARKING IN THE CHURCHYARD. We ask that you follow safety guidance posted at the church

HOLT METHODIST CHURCH NOTICE BOARD

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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 twoJan venues.

All services HC at 1011:12 am. Page 1 Salvation Army 21_Layout 1 07/01/2021 For service details please visit www.brininghambenefice.org.uk Covid restrictions will be adhered to.

Holt Methodist Church is open for worship at 11am each Sunday. Because of limited seating due Covid-19 restrictions it is advisable to book. To do this email Tony Hey at t.hey@btinternet.com Face coverings must be worn We look forward to seeing you God Bless you all

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

FROM THE RECTOR

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

Dear Friends, 2021 begins with the same uncertainty and anxiety with which 2020 ended. In fact for a while it seems things will get worse before they get better. Therefore, I hesitate to wish you a Happy New Year. But we cannot, nor should we give up hope that the new year ahead of us will be happier than the past one. There is always tomorrow, and tomorrow will be a better day. We have to be optimistic otherwise we are in danger of falling into that pit of despair.

That optimism is grounded on the fact that not only is the human race resilient but that we also have a huge capacity to care and show compassion. In many Christmas messages or sermons from our secular and religious leaders, tributes were made to the selfless acts of many people dealing with this ongoing pandemic. From those who work in our NHS, care homes and schools to community groups, and countless individuals have put themselves at risk for the good of others.

For that I would like to add my gratitude and appreciation.

My optimism for the year ahead is also grounded in the hope contained in the message of Christmas which is hopefully still ringing in our ears. On the 6th January we kept the Feast of the Epiphany which recalls the visit of the magi to Bethlehem.

The Feast of the Epiphany is significant for many reasons, not least because the wise men who had travelled far from the East were Gentile foreigners, those who at the time were considered outside of God’s covenant with the people of Israel. They laid before the Christ-child gifts of gold, fit for a King, incense, offered before the divine, and myrrh to define his humanity.

These unexpected visitors were a clear sign, not only to who the child Jesus was and is, but also a clear signal that God’s love in and through Christ Jesus, extends to all, regardless of who we are.

As we begin a new Year we can face the months ahead with a renewed hope in the love that God has for us and which he calls us to share with others. Therefore, putting the past year behind us let us commitment ourselves afresh to continue building up our community in mutual love and respect and work together to regain something of that which we have lost.

Every blessing,

FROM THE REGISTERS

Fr. Howard

Until further notice there will be only ONE communion service each Sunday in the Parish and this will be the 10.30am Parish Eucharist. Booking is essential.

Social distancing, Covid restrictions and guidelines remain in place.

You may want to consider attending a weekday service when not so many people attend and the risks are lower.

Morning Prayer 9am & Evening Prayer 5.30pm Daily Eucharist Mon - Sat 9.30am.

LIVE STREAMING: The Eucharist will be live streamed on zoom on Thursday at 9.30am and Sunday 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.

We will be regularly reviewing the situation so please check our website for up-to-date information and guidance. www.holtchurch.org

DAILY HOPE & JOY Tel: 0800 804 8044 A FREE Church of England phone line of hymns, reflections and prayers.

LOCAL FOOD BANK COLLECTION:

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

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION:

A total of £850 has been divided between the Holt Youth Project, The Tree House Café in Holt, and the Kings Lynn Winter Night Shelter. Thank you for all who support these good causes.

Funerals: Thursday 10th Dec: Sheila Harrison Monday 14th Dec: Eric Warmington Friday 15th Jan: Cavell Docking PASTORAL HELP LINE 07393 559028 available to all who isolated, anxious, alone and in need. www.holtchronicle.co.uk

PUBLIC WORSHIP & PRIVATE PRAYER IN TIER 5: At the time of going to press churches are allowed to remain open for private prayer & public worship, unless a decision is made locally to close them. At present no decision to close the Parish Church for public worship has been made. But with increasing infections and hospital admissions your safety is paramount, and you are encouraged to take extra care, keep safe and stay at home. However, if you wish to come to church for a service you must not mingle with anyone outside of your household or support bubble and you should maintain strict social distancing at all times.

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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 The Holt Chronicle January 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.

Thank You

Cromer Minor Injuries update

Dear Jo, I knew that a new convenience store had recently opened in Chapel Yard, Holt near the entrance to the Albert Street car park but have only just used it and I must say it is very well stocked given how small it is. I popped in for mustard, bread and milk it’s just the sort of shop you need if you have run out of the basics or forgotten something. It is a good replacement for the convenience store we used to have on the Market Place before it closed and was replaced by Joules. I do hope it thrives.

Cromer Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) will temporarily close from Monday 4 January as part of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital’s NHS Foundation Trust’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Monday, staff based at the MIU in Mill Road, Cromer, will be redeployed to support the minor injuries and Emergency Department at NNUH where our teams are seeing Covid-19 infections and admissions continue to rise.

We know this will be disappointing to North Norfolk patients who value the MIU service at Cromer. However, the Cromer MIU space will be used to maintain a low Covid-19 risk treatment area for surgical appointments and procedures.

The service will be reopened as soon as the Covid-19 situation improves.

If you require urgent care, please contact NHS 111 by phone or online who will triage you and direct you to the most appropriate place for your healthcare needs.

The Norwich Walk-In centre, run by Norwich Practices Ltd, in Rouen Road, Norwich, is open from 7am to 9pm daily.

Ann Whitty

Poppy Skipp Independent Consultant

Available for home parties, orders, catalogue fairies and much more

07502 950280

poppyskipp233@gmail.com Facebook/Instagram: Poppy’s Pampering

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Wells Community Hospital Trust News – January 2021

Its finally behind us – 2020 has moved to 2021 and as we look forward to spring, we are excited to let you know all the things we have been working on and will be in the coming months.

In January we welcome a new member to our team, Ryan. Ryan is our first Student Social Worker, and he will be with us until the Autumn. Please do give us a call if Ryan can help you, part of his role will be bringing new support groups to the Hospital, especially for Young People and those with Learning Difficulties. If you have a friend or relative – or you would like to be part of these projects, please give us a call – 01328 711996.

Community Support Hub We continue to run the community hub from the Hospital, we can help with prescriptions, shopping, IT issues, emergencies, repairs, and access to local Handymen. Our Handymen provide a donation of 5% to the Hospital for any work carried out, if you would like a quote please call Small Stuff on 07766673297.

Listening Skills & Befriending – Would you like someone to chat to, or know someone who needs some advice or support? We can pass your details onto someone who can offer a listening ear – regardless of your age, or what you need help with.

Digital Safe haven and Wellbeing Hub Do you have an appointment that needs you to attend online, but you do not have the equipment at home to do so? Would you prefer to pop somewhere nearby, and someone help you?

We have a room here at the hospital that we provide free of charge for anyone to use. With comfy sofas, state of the art computer systems and multi screens, it is the perfect space.

Provided for our community by Norfolk Community Foundation Grants, please give us a call to book! 01328 711996.

Food Bank The hospital is an affiliated Food Bank and as such can access and distribute emergency and regular food parcels. These parcels are individually tailored to the needs of the recipients and can also include essential toiletries, pet food and cleaning products. Our usual delivery days are Fridays in the Wells area– we are always looking for volunteers to help!

The Wells-next-the-Sea Central England Co-op Food Store in Polka Road and Wells Community Hospital both support the Trussell Trust’s Mid-Norfolk Food Bank with donation points for locals to drop in food and essential items.

We have joined together to encourage our Community to support each other or access this vital resource - the impact of the pandemic continues to drive increased demand.

Both sites have dedicated donation points where anyone can leave essential items. By working together, the organisations will raise the profile of the Trussell Trust and its work to combat food poverty. All donations will be distributed by the Trussell Trust to support people in need across North Norfolk.

Clinics and Services This month we welcome Katie Oliver who is a qualified Foot Health Practitioner and will be running weekly clinics at the hospital. Please call Katie to book an appointment on 07920 038019.

We are also working with Vision Norfolk to bring vital support to local people who are experiencing sight loss via a mobile unit, which will attend the hospital. Although currently in the planning stages we hope this service will be available in early spring.

Virtual Events We will be bringing virtual events the community over the next few Katie Oliver_Layout 1 09/01/2021 14:07to Page 1 months, including a quiz, regular virtual coffee and catchup sessions, as well as more to be announced. Please check our website and social media for upcoming events or contact the hospital on 01328 711996.

Hello, I am Katie, a Foot Health Practioner. I take appointments for home visits in Wells, Fakenham, Holt, Sheringham and their surrounding villages.

This is a valuable service to patients who are primarily housebound or in rural villages with little means of transport.

Don’t let foot pain mess up your life.

If you love to run, take walks and exercise, or are just happy to be pottering in the garden, your feet need a little TLC. Here are some easy ways to help avoid problems.

If the Shoe Fits: 1. Wear appropriate shoes for the activity you are performing: well cushioned shoes for long periods of standing, and activity-specific ones for exercise.

2. Don’t wear the same pair every day. (This goes for work shoes too.)

3. Stick with heels no higher than ¾ inch. Heels contribute to knee and back problems, falls and an awkward, unnatural gait.

4. If possible, measure your feet every time you buy shoes. Try on both shoes and walk in them. Make sure there are no uncomfortable pressure points, that your toes are squeezed, and that your heel doesn’t slip.

The Joy of Socks 5. Choose materials that wick sweat away from your feet. Avoid nylon socks and pantyhose for long periods of time.

6. Avoid tight socks or nylons that squeeze your toes or bunch under your feet.

7. Change socks at least one a day; never wear the same pair two days on a row.

Move it the Right Way 8. Don’t do long or strenuous weight bearing, aerobic workouts on back-toback days 9. Regular stretching and strengthening exercises for your feet, ankles and calves will keep them healthier.

Clean Feet are Happy Feet 10. Keep your feet dry.

11. Shower shoes give some protection in public facilities.

12. Cut toenails straight across.

13. Check that your pedicure therapist uses sterilised equipment.

14. Wash and carefully dry your feet daily, especially between the toes.

15. Clean and disinfect your shower regularly.

Aren’t you worth it!

Pauline King can be contacted at the Holt Consulting Rooms on 01263 711712.

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

Clinic appointments now at Wells Hospital please call.... 07920 038019 or message via www.footcarenorthnorfolk.co.uk or Facebook Katie Oliver TCFCPdip MCFH www.holtchronicle.co.uk

From Holt Consulting Rooms

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An Unusual Visitor Jumping Into the New Year!

likely to have been traumatic as Wallabies, like many species, will often have tussles for dominance when they reach sexual maturity. Our specialised anaesthetic protocols meant Benjy recovered really quickly and our team were able to start him on medication to keep him comfortable and help him eat better whilst his fracture heals and Benjy is now on track to make a full recovery and will be reintegrated with his troupe.

Benjy is quite unusual amongst Wallabies as he is a hand reared and imprinted Wallaby and it was a pleasure to have him at the surgery as, like all of us when we feel poorly, all he wanted was to hold someone’s hand and have a hug! A lovely way to start the new year! We hope all our clients and patients have a safe and healthy 2021 and look forward to seeing you all during the year. ’

As we moved to 2021 we were privileged to be able to see one of Toll Barn Vets more unusual patients. Our expertise and skills with exotic pets mean we often see more unusual patients, however, Benjy was certainly one of the more exotic! Benjy is a Wallaby owned by a local zoo collection who came to see us when his keeper noticed he wasn’t eating and had stopped interacting with his troupe. Having previously been the alpha male this raised a particular concern.

Our veterinary surgeons examined Benjy and found he had a nasal discharge which would be painful when eating. Dental abscesses are common in Wallabies but Benjy’s teeth appeared in good condition so our team performed blood tests in our in-house Laboratory and a CT Scan in our Diagnostic Imaging Suite to help diagnose Benjy’s problem.

We were very pleased that his blood tests were normal so his organs were functioning well despite him being a slightly older patient. The CT scan however, showed that poor Benjy had a fracture of his orbit (the part of the skull under the eye) and damage to his nose. This damage is

A circle of life and the rhythm of Nature

Nature has always been compensation for my work inside hospitals, caring for others. Today I care for nature.

For me, there’s no better place to be than on Blakeney Point where I volunteer as a National Trust Seal Warden and property photographer. A combination of both allows me to capture unique wildlife scenes from a safe distance, like the birth of a pup. (images) The pupping season started in October but by the end of November, Blakeney Point looked like a seal maternity ward with pups scattered everywhere.

It’s difficult not to anthropomorphise nature and

to attach humanness to everything we see.

Nature takes and nature gives. Though, nature is neither cute nor cruel.

As a Seal Warden, I have to ensure the seals are not disturbed by informing and guiding the visitors, sharing my knowledge and passion for this place. The Grey Seal is the largest seal living in the UK. Blakeney Point is the biggest colony in England with 3,399 pups born in 2019/20. This year we expect the number to exceed 4000 pups.

The rangers had to change their way of counting the pups for safety reasons and you can find out more about this on their website.

The colony is expanding due to Blakeney Point being a perfect breeding site with vast land and no natural predators. Should you encounter a

seal on your way from Cley beach towards The Point, please keep your distance, do not approach or disturb them in any way as this will cause unnecessary stress. 2020 was a difficult year but nature thrived.

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TOLL BARN VETS VETERINARY CARE FOR

PETS AND EXOTIC ANIMALS Independent Family Run Practice

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National offensive weapons surrender scheme begins following introduction of new laws.

People in Norfolk are being given three months to surrender certain items that will soon be classed as offensive weapons under new legislation coming into force.

The Offensive Weapons Act 2019 introduces the new legislation as part of the Government’s response to serious violence, that gives the police the powers to tackle the issue. The act includes new measures to control the sale of knives and corrosive substances, it also introduces new offences relating to their possession and use and will bring in new knife crime prevention.

Under the new laws, the possession of specified rapid firing rifles, bump stocks, knives, and offensive weapons for public safety, will be prohibited.

To ensure the public can dispose of these items safely, a three-month surrender period started on Thursday 10 December and will run until Tuesday 9 March 2021. During this time, the lawful owners of these weapons can begin to surrender them to the police and submit a claim form for compensation from the Home Office.

Temporary Chief Inspector Jon Chapman head of the Joint Roads and Armed Policing Team said: "It is extremely important that anyone who is currently in possession of one of the above items, is aware of the change in legislation.

"Although there is a three-month surrender period, we urge lawful owners of these items to either return them to a designated police station or contact their local licencing department as soon as possible.

"Please ensure that when you are transporting items to one of the designated police stations, you do so in a safe manner. This includes wrapping items or placing them in a bag or a box, if possible. Please also make sure that you do not take the items out until you are requested to do so by a police officer or member of staff.

"Members of the public should also continue to adhere to the Covid regulations when attending stations by making sure they are wearing a mask and socially distancing from those around them.

"If possible, please call 101 beforehand to ensure officers or staff are aware of your visit.”

Those in possession of knives or other offensive weapons must fill in an Offensive Weapons Act Surrender and Compensation Scheme Form, before bringing this and the item(s) to a police station designated for the purpose. This form must be completed regardless of whether the owner is seeking compensation or not. Owners should also bring valid identification and proof of ownership - this could be a receipt of purchase or something similar.

In Norfolk, the designated police stations are either Bethel Street Police Station, Norwich, King’s Lynn Police Station or Great Yarmouth Police Station.

To surrender firearms, relevant certificate holders are likely to be contacted by force licencing departments, with arrangements to be made to collect these items from their homes, rather than requiring them to attend a police station. Please take all reasonable steps to make the firearm safe to handle.

If you have not been contacted by the Firearms Licencing Unit, then please call Chris Wright on 07770831503 or email: christopher.wright3@norfolk.police.uk.

For more information about the scheme, including a full list of the above items, claim form and whether you are eligible for compensation, please visit: GOV.uk

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30,000 Mission Milestone for Air Ambulance

East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) has revealed that its helicopter emergency medical service has been tasked 30,000 times since the charity was established 20 years ago.

Although not something to celebrate, as each tasking represents someone who’s life was in danger, this is a significant milestone for the charity, which covers the region by helicopter and rapid response vehicle (RRV).

EAAA operates 365 days year, 24/7 by RRV, and is almost completely funded by the generosity of people across East Anglia. Its critical care teams, stationed at Norwich and Cambridge, provide emergency cover across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk, taking the A&E department to the roadside or bedside of those in a time-critical, life-changing situation, where every second counts.

On average, EAAA is tasked more than 2,500 times a year and has flown 5,000 missions since January 2019, when the 25,000th mission was flown. The majority of its call outs are to cardiac arrest patients and road traffic collisions.

The charity has continued to operate throughout the pandemic, only missing two clinical shifts to-date due to Covid-19 related reasons and has also been able to support local hospitals in managing intensive care capacity. The EAAA teams are highly skilled at transferring critically ill patients, by air or road ambulance, and are currently on call to transfer patients between intensive care units, to help hospitals in the fight against Covid-19.

In 2020 so far, EAAA has been tasked 1,328 times by helicopter, 1,061 times by rapid response vehicle, helped 1,603 patients, flown 88,800 miles and supported 284 patients through its dedicated Aftercare Service, which helps patients and relatives understand what happened and why the air ambulance was called. The average cost of a helicopter mission is £3,500 and EAAA needs to raise in the region of 13 million each year to deliver and develop its vital service.

In 2021, EAAA is aiming to start flying 24/7, becoming the first air ambulance in the East of England to do so, and estimates this will enable the charity to help hundreds more patients a year. The on-going effects of Covid-19 on the charity’s fundraising income are as yet unknown, however EAAA are expecting a shortfall in fundraising income next year and urge you to support them in any way that you can, in order to keep its life-saving crews operational and yellow helicopters flying.

Patrick Peal, CEO of the East Anglian Air Ambulance, said: “We’re incredibly proud of the way our supporters have continued to support us throughout the challenges of 2020, the way everyone in the charity has focused their efforts this year to make sure we’re still able to operate safely and be there to support the other emergency services on the frontline. There are a lot of things we will

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Organic Gardening January 2021

Well, what a year! however as you can see from the photograph, having just come from the allotment with a barrow full of fresh vegetables for the Christmas period, this has still meant exercise on the allotment and a wonderful array of crops. These are so fresh, tasteful and organic.

What does organic mean?

Just free from any chemicals or much more. I have been growing organically for many years now and as you already know producing my own compost.

However, what is growing organically, organic growing doesn’t just mean not using chemicals, weed killers and pesticide sprays. It is using natural ways to promote a healthy, productive and sustainable growing area. The real principles of organics are that we work with natural systems and cycles. The soil is as important as the plants it supports.

The main principles are: Building and maintaining soil health. The soil is full of life, insects, worms, microscopic organisms to name but a few. These support healthy plant growth. To help with this, we employ crop rotation which involves moving crops around the plot each year, dig or no dig processes and we treasure our soil. I love my worms; they are a real sign of soil fertility. Being aware of what you bring on to your growing area, manure, what is its provenance, does it contain any antibiotics that have been administered through the food of the animals.

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All forms of life have a part to play, such as different forms of plants.

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take away with us when we reflect on 2020, and reaching this milestone is definitely one of them. We urge everyone to stay safe over the festive period and to keep on supporting EAAA in any way that you can, so that we can continue to be there for the local people who need our help in their darkest hour.”

To make a donation to EAAA, go to: www.eaaa.org.uk/donate

Inside Holt Country Park’s New Forest School

Wild By Nature, a new forest school set up by Davina Landers, Diana Leo and Gemma Thody has proven to be a big success.

The forest school, set up in the Green Flag Award winning Holt Country Park, is already fully subscribed with a view to expand.

Forest schools are child-centred outdoor learning programmes set in a natural environment, exploring early years learning through play, social interaction and exploration.

The ethos of forest schooling seeks to explore the young child’s learning and development holistically, rather than academically.

The nature of forests and woodlands such as Holt Country Park, means that the children can explore the natural surroundings, taking in all the wildlife and learning about the environments they live in, whilst learning vital social skills outside the conventional classroom setting.

Davina and Diana, two of the founders of Wild By Nature, grew up in Holt and spent their childhood years exploring the woodlands they now teach children in.

Colin Brown, Sports, Recreation and Countryside Manager, said: “We have been planning this for the last 12 months and we’re delighted that we’ve got to where we are today and I’m really looking forward to working with them to grow this project into the future.”

Cllr. Virginia Gay, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Wellbeing and Culture said: “We're so pleased that Holt Country Park is the setting for such a wonderful outdoor learning project.

It’s so important that children get to experience the beautiful environment we have around us and learn how to look after nature” View Wild by Nature’s website for more information about their forest school. mammals all have a role to play for instance, I put boards down on the edge of the garden, this creates a home for toads to live and at night them come out and eat the slugs. No need for slug pellets!

Use resources responsibly The organic grower uses resources sustainably with minimum damage to the planet, pots made out of paper, toilet roll inners, no peat products, keeping the use of plastics to a minimum and using watering wisely.

Avoid harmful chemicals Toxic chemicals used to kill weeds, diseases and pests can damage your health and the health of your growing area. Think about Bees and the build up of these chemicals in our water! Using wood that has not been treated, as railway sleepers may contain formaldehyde. All of these principles are creating a journey - it might not happen overnight; however it will keep you growing in a much healthier way, respecting the planet and all the resources we have.

Quick tip for January sow Broad beans in a greenhouse or cold frame, protect from mice! These will produce an early crop which can be planted out in February/March.

Sow onion seed and then when big enough, prick out ready for the new season.

Keep an eye on your bulbs as they are poking through now. A top dressing of blood, fish and bone meal will help their flowers.

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The steps to take if you or any member of your household display Covid 19 symptoms are simple and can be key in preventing infections being spread.

If you are symptomatic you must isolate as soon as you notice symptoms and to have no face to face contact with anyone outside of your household.

It is important to do this straight away, and for everyone in the household to isolate as they could also be infectious even without symptoms.

As soon as you isolate, visit www.nhs.uk/ coronavirus or call 119 to book a test. Stay in isolation until you receive your results, which will include instructions on what to do next.

family that we want to keep safe – whether that’s parents, elderly grandparents, and even our children. And we need everyone to play their part to help us do that. We all have to work together to keep each other safe.”

Cath Byford, Chief Nurse with NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Our call to everyone is, if you have coronavirus symptoms then self-isolate, get a test and help us track down people you have been in contact with. It’s one way that together we can beat this virus.”

But Test and Trace isn’t only about symptomatic individuals: when a positive test result arrives, teams of contact tracers will search for everyone the Covid positive individual has been in recent contact with and will alert them.

Cllr Bill Borrett, Norfolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Health, said: “This isn’t just about protecting ourselves, but making sure we all play our part to protect everyone around us. We all have friends and

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many challenges over a prolonged period of time. Let’s not waste what we have done together.

We can all do our bit this New Year to curb Covid and ease pressures on the NHS, Norfolk’s leaders said, in the face of rising case numbers.

WE CAN DO THIS! is the message being sent to communities across Norfolk on the last day of 2020 as residents are reminded that staying at home is now more important than ever to support local NHS services facing significant challenges.

With Covid-19 spreading fast and cases at record levels both in Norfolk and across the country, the Norfolk Resilience Forum (NRF) is urging residents to continue playing their part in following the Lockdown rules in order to ease the pressure on local health services.

The NRF, which is the multi-agency group comprising Norfolk’s local authorities, police, health and supporting agencies, is urging everyone to stay safely at home with their own household or support bubble and wherever possible don’t travel outside your local area.

Cllr Andrew Proctor, Chair of the Norfolk Covid-19 Engagement Board and Leader of Norfolk County Council said: “I speak for myself and all the other Norfolk leaders on the Engagement Board in saying there is no doubt that 2020 has been a really difficult year but we can look to 2021 with hope. With the announcement of a second vaccine being approved and vaccination programmes already underway in Norfolk, there is much to be optimistic about. But we must not be complacent, we are not out of the woods yet.

I hope the people of Norfolk will be able to look back over the last year with pride at how they have coped and come together to help others. So many individuals, organisations and businesses have made sacrifices and faced www.holtchronicle.co.uk

“I would urge everyone simply not to travel.

It’s more important than ever to keep up the good work - 2021 is not a time we can afford to party or go to other gatherings.”

Norfolk Constabulary’s Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Julie Wvendth said: “Given the rise in infections and continued stress this puts on the NHS system, we would urge people to abide by the Lockdown restrictions. If we work together to protect ourselves and each other we can put ourselves in the best place to tackle it. This includes staying local and only going out for essential journeys.

“Where breaches are reported to the police, we will consider the information provided to us and attend where necessary. As we have said before, we will continue to follow the four Es approach and will engage, educate and explain the regulations to people, however, blatant disregard for the regulations will not be tolerated and when required we will enforce the legislation.

Norfolk’s Director of Public Health, Dr Louise Smith said: “With the new vaccines there is hope on the horizon. But infection rates are at unprecedented levels in Norfolk, as they are across the country. There is growing demand in our three acute hospitals and across the county’s social care settings. The increasing number of cases is across all ages and we know around one in three people who have Covid-19 don’t have any symptoms, but can still pass it on. So, the steps we take now are critical.

“We must continue to play our part and do everything we can to keep ourselves and our friends and family as safe and well as possible

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positive for coronavirus ▪ Do not leave your home for any reason – if you need food or medicine, order it online or by phone, or ask friends and family to drop it off at your home ▪ Do not have visitors in your home, including friends and family – except for essential care ▪ Try to avoid contact with anyone you live with as much as possible ▪ Any people you live with and any people in your support bubble do not need to selfisolate if you do not have symptoms ▪ If you live with someone at higher risk from coronavirus, try to arrange for them to stay with friends or family while you're selfisolating.

▪ If you have to stay in the same home together, read about how to avoid spreading coronavirus to people you live with.

to reduce the spread of the virus and support our local NHS services.”

The key advice remains ‘hands, face, space’ – washing your hands regularly, covering your face in enclosed spaces and social distancing from anyone you do not live with or who isn’t in your support bubble is vital.

If you have any of the coronavirus symptoms you must self-isolate straightway and get a test. You must continue to isolate if you test positive or are told to isolate by NHS Test and Trace.

Dr Anoop Dhesi, a practicing GP at Staithe Surgery in Stalham and Clinical Chair for NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said: “We have seen an amazing effort from all those involved in rolling out the vaccine - both our NHS staff and community volunteers. But please be patient and wait until you are contacted to come for your vaccination – do not phone or turn up at your GP practice or local hospital as they can only provide the vaccination by appointment.

“Coronavirus infection rates and hospital admissions are now higher than they were in the first wave. We are asking everyone to follow the Lockdown guidance and stay well by continuing to wash our hands, cover our face, and keep two metres apart. This is crucial to avoid more hospital admissions and losing more lives to this virus.

“If you have an urgent medical need but are unsure what to do, please call 111 first. They can signpost you to the most appropriate service, and can even make an appointment for you if you need to be seen urgently.”

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General Practice in Holt – a family history

Stephen Gillam was 47 when he discovered that he was eighth in a line of generalist doctors dating back to 1770.

The first William Skrimshire was a surgeon apothecary in Wisbech. His grandson George moved to Holt in 1841. He and his descendants practised from Hill House at the bottom of the High St for over a century. Many are buried in St Andrew’s churchyard.

The second half of the nineteenth century saw the emergence of the ‘family doctor’.

The challenges of the work were considerable relentless demand, grinding patient poverty, hopelessness in the face of incurable illness. Few effective therapies

were available till the second half of the twentieth century and the vocation was perilous. Stephen’s great grandfather, Joseph Gillam (1868-1911) died, aged only 42, to pneumonia contracted from one of his patients. (In those days, many doctors died ‘in harness’.) Working conditions were to improve greatly with the advent of state provision of health care and scientific progress in the twentieth century.

Stephen is a senior visiting fellow at the Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge. General practice has been his career anchor for nearly 40 years. He lives where his family started out. His book interweaves local and family biography with medical history. It describes the evolution of general practice from its apothecary roots, focusing on themes such as the burden of disease,developments in policy and practice. The conclusion reflects on the current and future state of general practice, including reference to the impact of Covid-19.

Recent decades have seen the decline of traditional care with its emphasis on continuity of personal relationships. The computer template has replaced the body as the emblem of contemporary practice.

Tailormade toolkit launched to support businesses across Norfolk to stay open and stay safe A tailormade toolkit has been launched by Norfolk County Council to support businesses of all sizes and across all sectors to play their part in operating as safely as possible to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The kit, which has been developed by Norfolk’s Public Health team and representatives from local businesses, focuses on NHS Test and Trace and the implications for employers including: workplaces, restaurants, pubs and cafes, places of worship, leisure and entertainment facilities, hairdressers, salons, barbers and public venues.

NHS Test and Trace plays a crucial role in minimising the risk of further outbreaks of coronavirus. The kit, which is free and easy to use and download, contains: • An update on social distancing guidelines • Tips for employers • A guide to NHS Test and Trace • What to do in the event of an outbreak on your premises, including how to report it • Professionally designed printable posters for staff and customers for use in premises in a variety of languages • Resources for workers • Posters for restaurant and pubs • Grid and guidance for taking customer details for test and trace tracking • A sign-up facility for further updates

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as additional guidance, posters and leaflets become available or are required

It follows an earlier business toolkit issued in May which gives general advice about how employers can play their part by adopting measures appropriate to their premises and staffing to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus.

Also published earlier this month was a kit aimed specifically for tourism businesses and accommodation providers.

This contains: • A tourism information leaflet • Information posters for guests and tourists • A process for handling guests with suspected coronavirus

Will the gains of biomedicine compensate for what is being lost?

Of Patient Bearing – A History of General Practice in Eight Generations is available at Holt Bookshop for £12.99, on Amazon or directly from the author (stephengillam55@gmail.com). 287 pp, 55 illustrations. Proceeds are being donated to the charities Amnesty International and Water Aid.

effectively. These toolkits can help businesses to operate safely and play their part in tackling Coronavirus.”

Norfolk County Council has developed a variety of free resources in since the beginning of the pandemic to provide the latest information and advice on how to protect ourselves, protect others, and protect Norfolk. They include 12 toolkits, 51 posters, more than 80 social media graphics on a wide variety of topics from hand washing and social distancing, to scam and community support advice plus posters for pubs and restaurants. More than 100 translated versions of the materials are available. With individual documents and posters already downloaded a total of 26,677 times at the time of writing, the kits are available for individuals, partners, organisations and businesses to help remind the public of how to stay safe.

Chris Starkie, chief executive of New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “Businesses have a key role to play in the NHS Test and Trace programme. It’s vital that workplaces are safe for staff and customers, so understanding this system will give employers the reassurance that they need.”

Graham Plant, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Growing the Economy at Norfolk County Council, said: “It’s great to see businesses across Norfolk have now been able to begin reopening after the lockdown period, and we’re grateful to them for the great lengths they’ve gone to become Covid secure. But it is vital that we all continue to do everything we can to limit the spread of Coronavirus in Norfolk. Businesses HIGH TIDE TIMES AT BLAKENEY BAR have a key role to Date Morning Afternoon play in this, from 16th January 8.35am 8.32pm educating and 23rd January 1.26am 2.21pm keeping staff safe, to 30th January 7.27am 7.34pm helping NHS Test 6th February 12.21am 1.15pm and Trace to function

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Whale Washes up on Sheringham Beach

On Tuesday 5th January, what is thought to be the body of a juvenile sperm whale washed up on the rocks at the end of the East Promenade in Sheringham. The relevant authorities were informed, and the scene was visited by members of the coastguard, who taped off the approach to the beach. It is yet to be decided how best to remove the whale and dispose of the remains. The East Ptromenade is closed at present from the bottom of the steps to the Bump towards West Runton.

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British Bird Facts

Starlings Can Mimic. They may even incorporate mechanical sounds such as a car engine revving into their song.

There are 600 Species of Bird in Great Britain.

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BILLBOARD ITEMS FOR SALE

This space could be used to sell your unwanted goods and make you some money. If you’ve got something to sell, LET EVERYBODY KNOW. Email your FOR SALE items to: info@holtchronicle.co.uk or leave the details in The Holt Chronicle collection box in Feeney's Newsagents, Holt and we will advertise it for you FREE OF CHARGE for items totalling £300.00 or less, 50 words maximum. Items above this amount, or if you would like to include a photograph, will incur a charge. Vehicles, cars, caravans, trailers, boats, property, business etc not accepted without charge. Animals - pets, livestock, live fish etc not accepted. Please contact Jo on 01263 821463 for further details.

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

07979 384246

MOTORCYCLES, SCOOTERS, MOPEDS Japanese, British bikes etc.

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

Phone: 07811 574822 Email: motorcycleswanted247@gmail.com

2 men’s wetsuits, M/LG, brand new, still with tags on. £15 each, or both for £25.

Rollator vgc £30 ono. Strong black glass tv stand £5. Tel 07900837654.

Pine furniture professionally painted in Farrow and Ball paint (light grey).

Corner display unit with glass fronted, illuminated top cupboard £50, bookcase (H 107 cm, W 96 cm) £30. All in v.g.c. 01328 878357 (pictures available) Corner display unit. Old English Oak style. Half glazed (Leaded) H174 cm x W 83 cm x D 39 cm. £25. 01263 478361 Quantity of vases, decorative ceramic and terracotta pots. Various prices.

Collection of Hummel type figures. None marked but owner belonged to Hummel club so likely to be. Two are numbered. Can email photos.Various prices. 01263 519637/07943 337855 Large Everlast Punch Bag with wall bracket/bar + two pairs of boxing gloves: Hardly used: £50. York Electric Exercise Bike, Perform215: Hardly used: £100.

01263 823623 Bluetooth speaker connects to your smartphone for audio in own box and hardly used £15 Harley Benton sunburst Stratocaster v.g.c £50 guvnor red and white electric guitar £30 Ono tel: 07376 199016 Fridge Freezer, nearly new, Hotpoint model XAO95T1I W.1, only used 4 weeks, 200cm high, £150. 07810 325562 Pine one metre round table and 4 violin backed chairs with cushions. £70.00 ono Tel: 07968 490444 Space Saver Car Tyre, Bridgestone 4 stud, T115/70 D14, £20 ono. Honda Jazz genuine set car floor mats, grey, included free. Tel: 01263 731213 Glass shelving unit 57h 50w 40d, as new from Wayfair, bargain £20. Buyer to collect. 01263 731213 Conservatory 3-piece suite cane/raspberry colour cushions £100. Mark Elliot solid Mahogany 6-seater dining room table/chairs pale grey upholstery £100.

Matching sideboard £100. Large display cabinet £125. Round pedestal table £40. Bookcase £40 also brass standard lamp with pale grey silk shade £20. All in excellent condition. Reason for sale moving house. Buyer collects 01263 576727 Black Russell Hobbs 2-slot toaster, as new, used once £15 o.n.o. Solid wood 5 drawer chest, light oak 20” w x 47”h x 16 1/2” d £25. O.n.o. 3 Bungee garden loungers, blue £8 each o.n.o. 01263 860489 Buyer collects from Briston.

Mobility scooter with new battery ideal for shopping good condition £250.00 tel 01263 820081 Mamas and Papas pale pink Junior Bed hardly used vgc £40. Mothercare car seat 15 - 36 kg £20. Bouncy chair, pink potty and changing mat £5. Pair of antique style tinted glass pendant ceiling lights, as new £20. Tel 07771 678532 FREE Hotpoint Washing Machine and Creda Tumble Dryer (Tumble Dryer Hose type - not condenser) Washing Machine & dryer have a good range of settings. Old but still usable. Could suit pet charity to wash and dry pet bedding maybe? 01263 519637/07943 337855 Ladies Raleigh bicycle model Cassis 18x15 gears colour blue excellent condition £75 07387380755 Moorcroft pottery large Peony design lamp base great as new condition £200 please email for information or photos rita@moorwrenn.co.uk 07757 622199 Portable gas heater, (Super Ser) White, New, Unused, Still in box. £50:00.

Wheelchair, 6 months old, used twice, £150:00 Rollator, 4 wheels, with seat, v.g.c. £30:00. Electric Heat Pad, Un used, boxed, £15:00. 01263 820056 Dark green 3-seater settee, 2 armchairs, from smoke/pet free home.

Professionally cleaned 12 months ago. Buyer collects from NR10 4BG £149.

07768 057960 Two Brown Suede type manual recliners £50 the pair. Beige runner rug & doormat (new) brought in error cost £20 accept £10. Collection North Walsham 01692 407460 CANON PIXMA PRINTER model iP90 complete with setup-software, user guide and spare ink cartridges, not compatible with Windows 10 - as seen £20.00.

Telephone after 6pm 01263 710616.

Few Titleist golf balls 40p each. New Style collection leather sheepskin coat, size 16. £50. Peacock feathers 10p each. Perennials 30p – 70p. 01692 405663.

Rawlplugs in various colours - 300 Brown, 70 Blue, 50 Red. Woodscrews 1.5inch x 220. Woodscrews 4,3- & 2-inch x 200 £15.00 the lot. 01692 405226

email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

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

LONG TERM PARKING AVAILABLE

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

Tama (Royal Star) midnight blue drum kit for sale. Any reasonable offer accepted. Buyer must collect (Holt). Contact: Chris – 07921143624 Inflatable air beds, hardly used, 1 double + 1 single + pump £15. Tassimo TAS 20xx coffee machine vgc £15. Drake’s Pride bowls bags with additional shoulder straps, 1 dark blue, 1 maroon £15 each or both for £25. 0747 070 4658 (Sheringham) Two dark brown leather reclining sofas. Two-seater with manual recliners. Good condition. 57 inches wide, 37 inches deep & 39 inches high. Can email photos. £150 each. Buyer collects. 07486 867747 Pine bunk beds including mattresses. Full size, 38 inches by 79 inches. Very good condition. £100. Can dismantle if necessary. 07796 083496 Custom Car/Street Machine Magazines, approx 600 editions, complete year sets, 1970's to present, buyer collects £10 per bundle. 07985727012 Pale Blue heavy satin 2-piece suit (Tom Bowker) size 14. £10 ono. New king Size bedspread + 2 pillowcases cases green patterned Cost £50 accept £30. 2 pairs thick lined curtains bluey/green 1 pair 6ft x 8ft, 1 pair 3ft 9" x 6ft, £10 ono.

01263 515475 Waterproof (medium) leggings and jacket, black VGC £10. 07778 525087.

Rug red floral spray 150cm x 90cm as new good quality £20. Ladies Caprice black ankle boots size 5 1/2 as new £20 Mens Footjoy golf shoes brown brogue size 8 as new £20. 9ct gold creole earrings unworn £15. 01263 517196 Strong armchair wooden frame with 2 removable cushions blue good condition FREE. 5 ft quality wooden headboard excellent condition teak colour £30. 01263 511254 240vwet tile cutter bench overhead cut (25” 630mm) PAT tested , good working order £120 ono. Lawn spiked push along aireator £10. 07961 860819 or 01263 519554 Kingsize bed. Wooden frame - silent night mattress. Hardly used. 07941 549263 (Sheringham).

A collection of thimbles with a case. Offers wanted. 01692 407693.

Office Chair, excellent condition, black, swivels, high-back, arm rests. £15 (charity donation to RAFA, bring the cash, I have a collecting box). John – 01263 711536 afternoons/early evening.

Baby walker with padded seat, adjustable height, activity tray with sound effects (can be switched off!). Excellent condition. Can email photo. £20.

Rocking horse suitable for 12mos & older. Solid wooden base with soft cord fabric horse plus saddle, blankets & rosettes. Excellent condition. Can email photo. £25. 01263 740227 21-piece china ‘Indian tree’ tea set as new. £25. Tel. 01692 403489 New cassettes boxed – 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s. £6. Pair – complete new set 9 DVDs – all 12 episodes It Ain’t Half Hot Mum £18. Prince Charles & Lady Diana 1981, 8 crowns, £3. Mk 2 Micra alternator and other spares. £30. Armchair, extends to 43” fabric/wooden arms, £15. 01263 710067.

Ladies Raleigh bicycle, straight handlebars. £75. Child’s quick release rear bicycle seat. £30. Wheelchair - folds up small for transport. £65. Hornby 00 gauge Intercity 225 train set. £125. 07858 465378.

Vacuum cleaner. Hoover "Breeze" bagless. 700-watt, 4.1 kg. Used only twice. £40. 01692 500980.

M & S cotton pencil pleat lined striped GREY CURTAINS, approx 52 inches wide by 90 inches long, £10.00. NRS brand 3 wheeled fold up walker, as new, blue, £35.00. Photos available, phone 01263 478961, after 6pm.

Black Office Swivel Chair in good condition £15. Cobra Fly-Z Golf driver in good condition £30. Full Set Lynx Black Cat Golf Clubs, Woods 1,3,5, Irons 3 to 9, Pitching and Sand wedges £40. 07867 814307/01263 588325.

The Holt Chronicle January 2021

Goldfinch Grave Tending

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TRADING SITES ON CARNSER Blakeney Parish Council is inviting submission of tenders for the provision of the following three trading sites:-

email barfordlandscapes@yahoo.com

x Teas & Refreshments x Shellfish & Seafood x Arts & Crafts

This will cover the period 1st April 2022 to 31st October 2025 inclusive.

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Driveways

Artificial grass & turf Groundworks Patios & paving Garden maintenance Garden clearance Mini Digger with driver

The closing date for receipt of completed tenders is 5pm on Friday 12th February 2021 Detailed information and application packs can be obtained via the Parish Clerk. In making a decision the Parish Council will not necessarily accept the highest tender.

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BIRDIE FORTESCUE Regional Accounting Services Limited

Providing a complete bookkeeping and accounting service for the small business and the self-employed.

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Our Services include Bookkeeping VAT (Specialist for Retail Schemes) Payroll Annual Accounts Self-Assessment Company CT 600 Monthly Management Reports For more information about how we can help call

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For an initial free without obligation discussion of your needs.

email: info@holtchronicle.co.uk

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Call Oliver today to discuss your requirements or arrange a site visit. For examples of previous projects visit Barford Landscapes on Facebook.

Further details are available from Mrs Tracey Bayfield, Parish Clerk, Blakeney Parish Council, The Parish Office, Langham Road, Blakeney, Nr Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7RB. Tel:- 01263 741106, alternatively you may request a pack via email: clerk@blakeneyparishcouncil.org.uk

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Missing Cat

Pickles is a long haired dark brown tabby cat that went missing from the Glaven Vets in the summer of 2020.

Unfortunately, she is still missing, has anyone seen her or perhaps is feeding her as a stray? If you have any information on her whereabouts, please contact C.A.T.S. (Catch and Treat Strays) via our Facebook page or email catchandtreatstrays@gmail.com. www.holtchronicle.co.uk

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SPORT AND RECREATION A FOOTBALL QUIZ TO TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ‘THE BEAUTIFUL GAME’

Gresham’s Pupil raises £225.15 for Testicular Cancer Charity

Founder Members of the Football League quiz 1 point awarded times by the question number (75 points possible)

1. Which club has been managed by Terry Venables, Steve Bruce and Trevor Francis as well as Roy Hodgson?

2. Who play in red and black in the Championship and managed by ex Norwich City player Kevin Bond?

3. Which club did Eric Cantona play for before Manchester United?

4. Who are 'The Cobblers'?

5. Who is assistant head coach at Norwich City? Pictured 6. Who was the world's first £15m player?

7. Who was manager at Norwich City prior to Peter Grant (for one match)?

8. Preston North End in 1888/89 were the first team to win the 'double'. Who were the second team?

9. Who was the third goalkeeper used by Chelsea in their Premiership match at Reading in October 2006?

10. In English leagues top 2 divisions, which 2 teams managed only 1 win in the whole season? Double points for this one

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LAST ISSUE’S FOOTBALL QUIZ ANSWERS

1. Italy 2. Alex Ferguson 3. Roy Carroll 4. Derby County 5. Chelsea 6. Stanley Matthews 7. Gareth Southgate at Middlesborough 8.

Italy 1-0 1973. 9. Nottingham Forest. 10. Darren Huckerby

CHESS PROBLEMS by Dr Cedric Lytton

285. P.G.L. Fothergill, Hampstead & Highgate Express, 1891

286. G.H. Drese, Tijd. K.N.S.B. 1931

285. Mate in two moves

286. Mate in two moves

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Charles, who has supported the charity for a number of years, said “it is important to spread awareness of Testicular Cancer as it is not spoken about widely enough, especially between young men.”

A virtual assembly was organised after Charles made contact with the charity, enabling them to speak directly to Gresham’s pupils. Oddballs spoke about the importance of regular checking and the facts about Testicular Cancer. The next step was organising the sports tournament, which asked players of hockey, rugby, badminton, swimming and shooting to wear fancy dress whilst playing on a Saturday morning. The fancy dress retailer ‘Smiffys’ also played their part by kindly providing the pupils with fancy dress accessories.

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