North Walsham Times August 2020

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Staff joined representatives from Macmillan and contractor Pentaco in a socially-distanced event to formally mark the start of work.

Front centre: David White, Chairman, and Jo Haywood, Chair of North Norfolk Macmillan Fundraising Committee.

Turf cutting event marks start of hospital expansion at Cromer Hospital and charity representatives have gathered to mark the start of work on a state-of-the-art cancer care and support centre at Cromer and District Hospital. They were joined by Norwich-based firm Pentaco Construction Ltd which won the contract for the work, which will see the refurbishment and extension of the Davison Unit, a disused ward at the hospital.

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Turf cutting event marks start of hospital expansion at Cromer

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The building work on the £4.85million project is expected to take around a year, with the new centre enabling patients with cancer to access treatment and support closer to home.

The centre will include: • Six chemotherapy treatment chairs with capacity to treat up to 36 patients a day.

• Three new clinic rooms and two new minor procedure rooms, creating an additional 10,000 outpatient appointments annually and space for new cancer diagnostics, including prostate biopsy.

• A Macmillan cancer information and support centre.

• The new unit will also free up space in the main Cromer Hospital building to deliver an extra 600 surgical procedures in dermatology, urology, vascular surgery and pain management.

Jo Haywood, chair of Macmillan’s North Norfolk Fundraising Committee, said: “It’s wonderful to see building work progressing and this will make such a difference to cancer patients living in North Norfolk who are currently travelling to Norwich for their treatment. Cromer Hospital was originally built using public donations so there’s a great parallel there between what happened then and the current work. This means so much to the people of North Norfolk.”

Sam Higginson, Chief Executive of NNUH said: “This is an important step in delivering extra services at Cromer as part of our mission to deliver first class treatments to the population in North Norfolk and further afield. We are delighted to see the work get underway providing additional capacity to meet the needs of an older, rural patient group.”

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Nathan Wakefield, UTCN Year 12 Student, said: "I found this experience with Aviva allowed me to get a better insight into the world of work and how teams operate in large businesses to find a solution to a difficult problem."

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These students can face their future employers in interviews with real experiences of collaborating online, just like their parents. The dedication and flexibility of all those involved in adapting to the current working environment is a fantastic example of the commitment to UTCN shown by members of our Industry Liaison Group."

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Welcome Back!

A Note from the editor

‘Welcome to the Museum of the Broads!’ How we’ve longed to say that to visitors all year! Finally, it looks like we should be open at the end of July. Preparations are being made to ensure everything is safe for all on site, and although things may look a little different to before, we are sure our visitors will still enjoy discovering the stories of the Broads. Please check our website for full information, including opening hours, booking details, boat trips, and what to expect when you arrive.

Welcome back to your magazine.

Times have certainly changed since we last published, and we are all getting used to the ‘new normal’.

Things have also changed here at Rose Villa Publications, Margaret White, our editor of 20 years has retired. We would like to thank her for her all her hard work and wish her a restful and well-deserved retirement. She will still be distributing leaflets, with husband Phil, for the magazines and can be contacted on margaretsouthrepps@hotmail.com

With many unsure about taking a holiday abroad or further afield right now, enjoying days out locally as part of a ‘staycation’ could be the new way to unwind. We are blessed to live in such a beautiful part of the country. Enjoy it as many others have done for decades. And try to fit in a visit to your local museum too – we Wish You Were Here!

We will be publishing the magazines monthly for the foreseeable future, any editorial, articles, notices, small ads, delivery queries or enquiries can be addressed to Jo at info@holtchronicle.co.uk

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The world is opening up and the opportunities to travel are increasing, so come along to Itteringham Village Shop, which is also opening for longer, from 9 am until 4 pm Monday to Sunday.

It is good to back and we hope you enjoy the magazine.

The cafe is sadly still closed but we can offer you a selection of takeaway hot and cold drinks, cakes, flapjacks, and tasty tiffin, and a variety of savoury snacks .

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Equinor begins community consultation for offshore wind farm extensions

Equinor has launched a community consultation to seek local views on its plans to extend its existing wind farms off the Norfolk coast.

The company currently operates two wind farms from Norfolk, Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm and Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm, and through its employees, supply chain and community funds has been present in the community for close to a decade. Called the Sheringham and Dudgeon Extension Projects (the “Extension Projects”), these new wind farms will be built adjacent to the existing wind farms, bringing the total capacity up to 1.44GW, enough renewable energy to power one and a half million UK homes.

Cables from the Extension Projects will come ashore at Weybourne, before being installed in a trench heading south towards a new onshore substation near to the existing National Grid Norwich Main Substation. This first phase of community consultation runs from today (9 July) until 20 August 2020, and in particular feedback is being sought regarding the location of the site for the onshore substation, the route to be taken by the underground onshore cables and any lessons that can be taken from the earlier construction of both the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farms.

Equinor has published a Statement of Community Consultation (SoCC) which sets out how the company will be engaging with the local Norfolk community to ensure that they can provide comments and feedback on the plans as they develop. To keep the conversation going whilst social distancing remains in place, Equinor has developed a range of options

online and via dedicated communications lines to invite community feedback and ensure that all interested parties have access to all the information.

These include: • a consultation website https://sepanddep.commonplace.is where interested members of the public areable to provide their comments via an interactive digital engagement platform • a virtual exhibition https://event.sepanddep.co.uk and interactive online space with more informationabout the projects and the planning and construction processes • the Projects’ Community Liaison Officer, Nigel Tompkins, based in Norfolk (E-mail: nigel@ni4b.co.uk)

Additionally, over 9,000 properties within 1km of the proposed onshore cable corridor search area from Weybourne to the Norwich Main substation, south of Norwich, have been mailed a community consultation leaflet and feedback form. In parallel, the company is consulting with landowners within the indicative survey area.

“It’s really important to us to hear from the community at this early stage of the project, so that we can consider feedback from the local people as the projects develop”, says Kari Hege Mørk, project manager at Equinor.

“It’s a challenging time to engage as we can’t physically meet in person but we hope that the materials we have provided, including our virtual exhibition space, will give people

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enough information to be able to comment on our onshore plans. We’ve also got lots of channels of communication open if people have further queries, and we really encourage anyone who has an interest in the project to have a look.

“One area we’re specifically looking for input on is to help us inform the criteria for the site selection of the onshore substation area, close to the Norwich Main substation, as well as feedback to assist us in refining the detail of the onshore cable route from Weybourne to the substation site.”

On completion of this first phase of community consultation, Equinor will compile and publish a report summarising the feedback received and how this is being considered. Both Extension Projects are classed as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) which means Equinor will apply for a Development Consent Order from the Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy.

A second phase of community consultation will be held in Spring 2021 when the company will be presenting its refined plans, inviting comments to its Preliminary Environmental Report (PEIR) and providing additional information including visualisations of what the Extension Projects will look like onshore and from the coast. Equinor intends to submit the Development Consent Order application by the end of 2021

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No Fault Divorce Bill Receives Royal Assent!

The biggest change in divorce law in our lifetime is now set to become a reality as the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill receives Royal Assent, first promised by the government in April 2018. Family lawyers up and down the country are delighted that the bill has reached the end of its parliamentary journey after years of campaigning.

The change means that couples in England and Wales will no longer have to assign blame in order to be granted a divorce. Something which could help reduce conflict between separating couples and encourage families to look to the future rather than taking part in the "blame game".

So what is current divorce process?

The main piece of legislation dealing with divorce is the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973.

In order to obtain a divorce you need to prove that the marriage has been broken down irretrievably. This can be proven by relying upon one or more of the following facts:

1. Adultery

3. Desertion

4. 2 years separation with consent

5. 5 years separation

As you will see, three of the facts are based on a period of separation. If this does not apply to your circumstances you must rely upon either adultery or "unreasonable behaviour".

Unreasonable behaviour is the ground that is most commonly cited on divorce. Due to the very nature of these facts, the system is fault-based and relies upon one party apportioning blame to the other.

How will no fault divorce change the system?

Instead of having to apportion blame, couples will be able to simply say that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. This can be done jointly or individually. Under the new system, there must be a minimum six-month period between the lodging of a petition to the divorce being made final.

When will this come into effect?

It will take some time for things to get up and 2. "Unreasonable behaviour" running as there will need be a number of Hospital Friends make final goody changes to the rules, procedure and forms parcel delivery to grateful staff so that no fault A final delivery of weekly goody parcels has been made to North divorce can be Walsham hospital staff by its Friends group. implemented. It is Over the past 15 weeks the Friends have been providing boxes of snacks, food and drink to ward nursing and support staff.

hoped that couples will be able to obtain a no fault divorce from Autumn 2021.

However, there are those who remain concerned about the changes and how the process will actually work in terms of the six-month notice period. The Law Society have suggested that the six month period should begin when the divorce application is received by the respondent rather than when the divorce is applied for. They argue that this would ensure that the couple are on the same page from the start and would have sufficient time to seek legal and financial advice. They have asked the government to consider their concerns in and it may be that the finer details will be tweaked before it is fully implemented.

At Clapham & Collinge we have a dedicated team of experts who are able to provide you with all of the necessary information, support and legal advice on family law.

If you would like to seek advice on any family law issues, especially those arising out of the current coronavirus pandemic, please contact us on 01263 823398, email enquiries@clapham-collinge.co.uk or visit www.clapham-collinge.co.uk

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

Nurses at the 24-bed unit have been doing 12-hour shifts in full protective equipment during the COVID crisis and the Friends responded to an appeal for refreshments.

Chairman Keith Jarvis said: “Things have been tough for staff without the need to worry about getting snacks ready for work. Our weekly goody runs are a small gesture which has been well received. It has cost around £1500 from our funds, which are donated by the public for supporting staff, patients and visitors with little ‘extras’.”

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Keith Jarvis handing over the last batch of goody parcels to (left) nurse Stella Mihalache and support ward manager Diane Cremin.

Photo: Richard Batson / Hospital Friends

Support ward manager Diane Cremin said: “Staff really have appreciated, and looked forward to, the goody parcels. Work has been tough, and the parcels have been a morale booster for staff who know that other people are thinking of us during a difficult time.”

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Residents in Norfolk are being reminded that they are the most important link in the Test and Trace system 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.

we all play our part to protect everyone around us. We all have friends and 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.”

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.

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

If you are alerted by NHS Test and Trace, you must isolate for 14 days after your contact with the individual. If you develop symptoms, you must book a test at the NHS coronavirus website and your household must isolate.

Keeping yourselves and others safe

Coronavirus is still with us. Cases in Norfolk are low and we want to keep them that way. The best thing to do to protect ourselves and others is to continue to wash our hands regularly, keep our distance from others and wear a face covering in shops and on public transport.

Norfolk ‘n’ good

This ‘ere Coronavirus Well thas a rummun There ent no stoppin’ it That just keep on a comin’

To protect others, you and everyone living in your house should isolate straight away if you show symptoms. The symptoms are: a new continuous cough; fever; or a loss or change in your taste and smell.

As soon as you isolate, visit www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or call 119 to book a test. Everyone is eligible to get a test if they have symptoms.

You can choose either a drive-through test or a home test kit. Stay in isolation until you receive your results, which will include instructions on what to do next.

Best yew ken dew Is keep washing yer ‘ands Keep yer distance from others Take care with yer plans

NHS Test and Trace will contact people who test positive for Covid-19.

They will ask you about who you have been in contact with from two days before onset of symptoms to seven days after. This will identify people at risk who could pass on the virus before (or without) showing symptoms themselves.

Pop on yer mask, boi In shops or on bus Think of the vulnerable Don’t cause a fuss

For more information about how to stay safe and how to get support if you need it whilst isolating visit: norfolk.gov.uk/coronavirus

Now, if yew find yerself coughin’ Please don’t venture out Make sure you STOP a troshin’ Make yer common sense count

Local Outbreak Control Plan

A Norfolk Local Outbreak Control Plan has been launched under the strapline Protect Ourselves, Protect Others, Protect Norfolk to set out how the county will support the national NHS Test and Trace programme to prevent and contain the spread of coronavirus.

If yew have a fever And feel unwell Just yew stay hum Call 111 and tell

The plan sets out how Norfolk’s Public Health will work with a range of County Council departments and community partners to prevent local outbreaks in the first place. However, if outbreaks do occur, the plan sets out how they will be tracked in specific work places, settings, and communities and managed to limit further transmission. Also detailed is how Norfolk residents can find further guidance and support.

Then hold yew hard For a good couple’a weeks Slow yew down Until it’s past its peek

Norfolk’s Director of Public Health has led on the development of our Local Outbreak Control Plan in partnership with district councils, NHS Chief Executives and the Norfolk Resilience Forum.

It was developed after the Government announced that every area of England should produce a plan to prevent and manage local outbreaks of coronavirus as lockdown measures are eased.

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Norfolk and Waveney GP surgeries performing higher than average in GP patient survey

GP practices in Norfolk and Waveney have come out highly in the national annual survey of patient satisfaction.

Overall, they score higher than the national average in a range of important indicators such as helpful staff, access to appointments and satisfaction with their care.

The GP Patient Survey is an independent survey run by Ipsos MORI on behalf of NHS England. It is sent out to more than two million people across the UK annually. The survey results show how people feel about their GP practice. Scores can be analysed In the survey, GP practices in Norfolk and Waveney scored above average in the following areas:

• 91% found the receptionist helpful • 87% patients felt their health care professional recognised and/or understood their mental health needs • 84% described the overall experience of their GP surgery as good.

• 79% felt they had enough support from local organisations to manage a long-term condition (or conditions)

• 78% of patients who have tried to use their GP practice website found it easy to access information or services.

• 68% they found it easy to get through to their GP practice on the phone • 77% were happy with the types of appointments they were offered • 68% of patients rated their overall experience of making an appointment as good.

• 66% were happy with the appointment times offered available • 68% were happy with how quickly they had received care

The results, above, are for all of Norfolk and Waveney’s GP practices together.

This year’s survey was completed just as the country was entering ‘lockdown’ because of Coronavirus and before many changes were made to health and care services in response to the global pandemic. Since the survey was carried out, many GP practices have transformed the way they operate, changing the ways that people can access help and advice.

Many have introduced online consultations and online booking systems and where this has been

introduced, many more people have had their health worries resolved more quickly either by advice online and over the phone or in person.

Dr Anoop Dhesi, a local GP and Chair of NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group said: “This is a fantastic achievement for our colleagues working in practices – both patient facing and behind the scenes. It is great to see that people’s experiences are so positive and as practices continue to adapt and move some of their services online it is reassuring to see that patients are appreciating this and finding it beneficial. Each and every one of our practices puts patients at the heart of what they do and the survey results evidence the hard work which they put in on a regular basis.

These results are also testimony to the increase in partnership working as our colleagues at the CCG, local pharmacies, hospitals and community colleagues all work together to provide patient-centric care.”

The GP patient survey can be accessed at www.gp-patient.co.uk/surveysandreports

New orthopaedic service at Cromer Hospital

A new service for hand and foot surgery has been set up at Cromer & District Hospital, as part of a plan to boost treatments for patients as services get back on track following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Patients are receiving day case treatment in the Muriel Thoms Day Procedure Unit, using injections of local anaesthetic, called a nerve block, to numb the area which avoids the need for a general anaesthetic. About eight patients are treated each week for conditions such as Dupuytren's disease, arthritis of the thumb (trapeziectomy) and various foot conditions related to the bone and soft tissue.

Matt Keeling, Deputy Divisional Operations Director for Surgery, said: “There has been a fantastic team effort to launch this new

orthopaedic surgery service at Cromer. It is proving popular with our patients who receive the best of both worlds: a friendly local service at Cromer, plus expert care from surgeons and anaesthetists visiting from our main site in Norwich.

“We are delivering more treatment sessions for patients at Cromer now than we were before the pandemic. This has meant adjusting the way in which we organise the building, making best use of the space to ensure social distancing and new procedures.”

works in non-Covid areas to further reduce the risk to patients. Extra hygiene measures have been introduced along with social distancing measures.

Changes have also been made at Cromer to phlebotomy (blood taking) services with an appointment system to avoid queues and minimise contact between patients.

Before surgery patients must self-isolate for two weeks and test negative for Covid-19 before they are treated to reduce the risk of complications and illness. The surgery is delivered by a dedicated team which only

A further expansion of Cromer & District Hospital began in June with construction work underway to create the North Norfolk Macmillan Centre.

settle his bill. He subsequently paid out £8,000 into different bank accounts.

"Victims are often asked to pay in vouchers, such as Google Play, Amazon or i-Tunes where the codes can be passed on easily to the fraudsters. We are asking the public to be aware and read the guide below provided by Action Fraud, the National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre.”

Police warning as fraudsters make tax scam calls

Police are warning people of scammers claiming to be from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) tricking them into thinking they owe tax or debts and asking them to pay or purchase Google or Amazon gift cards.

Norfolk Constabulary has received three reports of victims being scammed by this method in Norfolk last week alone trying to claim a total of over £11,000.

In the first case, the victim, a man in his 30s from King’s Lynn, was phoned Thursday 9 July 2020 and told he owed outstanding tax and legal action would be taken if he did not

Another victim, in her 70s, in Great Yarmouth, was called Friday 10 July 2020 to say she owed £2,397.64 for specific tax years and asked to pay in cash or Google Play vouchers.

A third victim, in her 30s, in Wymondham, received a call on the same day from someone claiming to be from tax fraud investigation to say she owed £1,999 and had purchased Amazon and Google gift cards and sent the codes to the fraudsters.

Chief Inspector Matt Dyson said: "We would like to make residents aware that they may be contacted via a phone call, a voicemail or text message to try to convince them they are being called by HMRC about unpaid tax, sometimes threatening legal action or arrest if it is not paid urgently.

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How to protect yourself: • HMRC will never use texts to tell you about a tax rebate or penalty or ever ask for payment in this way.

• Telephone numbers and text messages can easily be spoofed. You should never trust the number you see on your telephone display.

• If you receive a suspicious cold call, end it immediately.

Report fraud and cyber crime to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

North Walsham Times August 2020

Perfectly Plant Based Meals

We have all been encouraged recently to check our health and habits; there has never been a better time to consider your daily food choices. During lockdown, I found myself experimenting more and more with entirely plant-based meals, purely on health grounds rather than ethical ones. Having lots more time to play with ingredients was a real treat, and if you are completely plant based you do need to be more organised, take more time and make more effort.

However, I was very pleasantly surprised by the sheer scale and range of dishes you can produce without using any animal-derived products.

I’m not going to claim that this is always a cheaper option, but there is a lot of sense in not only expanding the range of foods that you eat, but also considering the wisdom of cutting down on saturated fats; being plant based (as long as you are being heathy with your choices and not choosing vegan ready meals and products) naturally does this for you.

½ pack Tofoo Smoked tofu, finely chopped into small cubes 1 tin chopped tomatoes 4-5 finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes (use the oil from the jar for frying) 1-2 tblsp tomato puree Heaped Tsp Italian herbs 2 heaped tsp smoked paprika Splash balsamic vinegar Splash Tamari (optional, but a really useful and yummy flavour for plant based cooking) 4 large peppers (I use orange and yellow) with their tops neatly sliced off – leave the stalks on 1 pack mixed grains (microwave pack) Olive oil Feta or vegan melting cheese (optional)

Start by making the stuffing; gently fry the chopped red pepper, onion, celery, mushrooms, and garlic cloves in a little oil from the sun-dried

tomato jar until softening. Follow the instructions on the microwave grains pack and heat through ready to add to the stuffing mix. Add to the sauce the smoked tofu pieces, herbs and smoked paprika and fry for a further 5 mins, then add the balsamic, tamari, tomatoes and puree and check seasoning before stirring in the microwave mixed grains. I like mine nice and smoky, so may add a little more paprika at this stage. You should have a nice thick sauce by this stage, of not add a little more puree, or a splash of water if too thick. Simmer for 10 mins. Having sliced the tops neatly off the peppers, add a little olive oil into them, and coat the insides using your fingers. Stuff them with the mixture and top with a little feta cheese if you like a cheesy hit (use a Vegan melting cheese if staying plant based) and pop the tops back on.

Place into a preheated oven on 180° for approx.

30 – 40 mins, until the peppers are starting to slightly char around the edges. Serve with a large mixed salad.

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By eating in season, you can cut the cost of fruit and veg, which are at the heart of the plant based diet, and there’ a wealth of frozen, dried and tinned products out there, all of which are great for your health.

With this recipe, I have used 2 products that have now become staples in our house: smoked tofu and mixed grain pouches. I only used the Tofoo range, having tried all of them this is the easiest and best flavour – no pressing required for the tofu, and brilliant depth of flavour.

Mixed grains are such a good way of eating healthily, and they are surprisingly tasty and filling, giving dishes almost a meaty texture. Even the husband – a most determined meat eater – has happily converted over to a mainly plant based diet, although we do add in Greek live yoghurt, and the occasional egg based or cheesy dish.

Most meat dishes can be converted easily to plant based with a few tricks up your sleeve, some of which I’ll be sharing with you over the next few columns. This is a popular dish now that we have once a week – it tastes like bolognaise in a pepper but is surprisingly filling. Add in a healthy mixed salad with an olive oil-based dressing and you have a hearty, heath giving Mediterranean meal that is super easy to prepare and easy on the budget too. Make the stuffing ahead of time….the flavour improves with the keeping.

Easy Italian Stuffed Peppers 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 red pepper, finely diced 2 sticks celery, finely diced 2 fat garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 large flat mushrooms, finely diced

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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.

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.

This week’s wordsearch theme is ‘Beaches and the Seaside’. How many can you name? Between FOUR and TWELVE letters. One or two words. There are eighteen entries in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH. How many can you find?

A S P S S E M A X R Z S

X U I A U N A O F I E B

Q R E N N Y E M O A L U

B F R D B O R S W H L C

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NUMBER CRUNCHER 12 5 9 2 7 4 = 60

S W I M M I N G N S W E

Using all FIVE arithmetical signs, + + - x ÷, fill in the spaces to make the equation true, as if they were being entered into a calculator.

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The Last Issue’s Answers

The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 9 7 5 9 The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were: AFTER A VISIT TO THE BEACH, IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT WE LIVE IN A MATERIAL WORLD. PAM SHAW and LET ANY STRANGER FIND ME SO PLEASANT A COUNTY, SUCH GOOD WAY, LARGE HEATH, THREE SUCH PLACES

AS NORWICH, YAR AND LYNN IN ANY COUNTY OF ENGLAND, AND I'LL BE ONCE AGAIN A VAGABOND TO VISIT THEM. SIR THOMAS BROWNE The ‘Norfolk Beaches’ featured in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were: BACTON BRANCASTER CAISTER CALIFORNIA CLEY

CROMER HAPPISBURGH HEMSBY HUNSTANTON MUNDESLEY OVERSTRAND SCOLTHEAD SEAPALLING SHERINGHAM TITCHWELL WAXHAM WELLS WEYBOURNE The NUMBER CRUNCHER 5 x 9 ÷ 1 – 10 + 7 + 3 = 45 There may be other answers!

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Time for Sea Change

perpetrators of racism. Strategies for local action that will be effective in bringing sea change is required. We need letters written, face-to-face meetings had, training given, advice sought, repentance done, forgiveness offered and souls mended. It will be a transformation of our warm Norfolk hearts in our lively towns and pretty flint villages. The transformation will flow through pubs, dinner parties, business meetings and school corridors. It will affect our beautiful marshes and fill up our huge skies. It will make the Universe glad.

“It makes me feel violated, belittled and excluded; as if who I am is misunderstood, and that I belong to an evil group” Said Elizabeth (not her real name), who is Mixed Race and lives and works in North Norfolk. She is describing how repeated unintentional racism makes her feel. The times, for example, when a colleague, who is basically kind and did not mean to offend, talked openly in the workplace about being afraid because they were lost in an area inhabited by a lot of Black people.

Or, when a colleague refused to collaborate because they are “not working in the cotton fields you know!”. These and other frequent slights add up and tear down Elizabeth at her very core, affecting her mental health. And sadly, this is typical treatment meted out by both strangers and friends on Black, Mixed Race and Ethnic Minority people in North Norfolk. Where white people make up 98.6% of resident population. A percentage that is increasing as people of colour move away to live in areas where they are welcomed and valued.

I was devastated to learn from talking to my Black, Mixed Race and Ethnic Minority neighbours, that white people stare, make comments, follow people in stores, refuse to interview people for jobs, address people by the n-word, and do not let their children play with children who are not white.

Racism is extremely harmful, ubiquitous and utterly pointless.

It happens to a few but affects us all.

I read, I listened and I stopped.

I stopped ignoring it, I stopped tolerating it, I stopped minimising it, I stopped excusing it, I stopped deflecting it and I stopped feeling guilty about it. It was a painful, humiliating and exhilarating relief.

I then started to look for solutions to the problem; we could all challenge racism, at work, at play, at home and in our own thoughts. Social support, networking and therapy is needed for healing and improving interaction skills, both for the recipients and

Call confidentially 0800 138 1625 or email talk@stophateuk.org if you have experienced or witnessed racist incidents.

For counselling regarding race-related abuse go to www.baatn.org.uk

Please contact me on emmablount@yahoo.co.uk if you live or work in Norfolk and are interested in a safe-place social group, strategizing and taking local action on racism.

But most white residents here, like myself before I read ‘Why I no Longer Talk to White People about Race’ by Reni Eddo-Lodge, do not understand what it is like to be treated in this way purely because of looks and cultural heritage, which should be a source of pride and honour, not shame and exclusion.

We think we are not a part of the problem because we would not dream of saying. “You should be hung(sic)!

That’s how I feel about them and I’m going to let them know”. This was shouted at Elizabeth in a North Norfolk shop about a year ago while onlookers did nothing. Deeply painful abuse at a whole other level which ended in a conviction.

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North Walsham Times August 2020

REDCURRANT & RED ONION RELISH

Well during lockdown everybody started their own vegetable gardens and of course we had a little head start here at the Grove. The Senior Partners John and Ann enjoyed the balmy early summer weather and the fruit and vegetable section have never looked so good. In particular the redcurrants have had a sterling year, so it looks like this redcurrant and red onion relish will be a firm favourite for the rest of the year!

We are now open for our lovely hand-made, stone-baked pizzas on the lawn, every evening as long as the weather is good, but booking is

essential and we are really, really busy at the moment! 01263 512412 to reserve your table (we are taking bookings a week in advance at the moment) both for pizza and our fabulous a la carte.

Ingredients 2 medium small red onions, chopped 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped 2 tsp olive oil 2 red chillies, seeded and chopped 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 knob fresh ginger, chopped 200ml red wine vinegar 140g muscovado or demerara sugar

1 tsp five-spice powder 200g redcurrants, stripped from stalks

Fry the onions with the red pepper and the oil, 5-8 mins over a high heat. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Put half the vinegar, the chilli, garlic and ginger into the same pan. Bring to the boil then simmer for 2-3 mins, then add the onions and pepper plus the remaining vinegar, all the sugar, spice and 1 tsp salt. Bring to the boil then bubble away for about 5 mins until thickened.

Add redcurrants and simmer for about 5 mins more, or until they have burst, but still have some shape and the liquid is syrupy.

Little Theatre cinema returns with two blockbusters

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Movies are making a comeback to the big screen at Sheringham Little Theatre in August – kicking off with an uplifting feel-good film.

Military Wives will be shown at 7.30pm on Friday August 7th as the auditorium opens its doors for the first time since lockdown.

Theatre director Debbie Thompson said: “Our audiences were booking keenly and looking forward to this movie before lockdown, and it is an ideal storyline, about bringing people together, for the return of our cinema.”

Military Wives, starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan, tells the story of women whose partners are serving soldiers in Afghanistan who formed a choir that becomes a media sensation and global movement.

The next planned film – on Tuesday August 18th - is the powerful First World War blockbuster 1917 which follows two young British soldiers on a perilous journey through enemy lines to deliver a vital message which can save thousands of lives.

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We would like to welcome old and new clients.

We are operating on a walk system again, but if you prefer to make an appointment we can assist on that too.

Thank you from all the staff at North Walsham.

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DUNCAN BAKER MP - July Newsletter

Dear all, The past few months have been a very challenging time. As well as Covid-19, the devastating fire at Budgens in Holt has created problems for those who live and shop in the town. I’ve been working closely with local stakeholders to make sure we support the most vulnerable, and local suppliers who depended on Budgens for much of their business. As a result of campaigning by the Norfolk MPs, Ofgem and National Grid have now been commissioned to look into ways to support the growth of our offshore wind industry without compromising the ecology and beauty of our natural landscape. A report on the available options is expected in October.

incentives for employers to keep their employees on over the next few months are just the start, with more initiatives expected in the autumn. You can find further details at duncanbaker.org.uk.

When elected, one of my pledges was to work on improving mobile coverage and broadband speeds in North Norfolk. I’m pleased that the government has introduced the ‘Universal Service Obligation’ which enables anyone with an internet connection slower than 10Mbps to request an upgrade at no cost to the customer.

We are also working on a Shared Rural Network, a UK equivalent of ‘roaming’ which will allow mobile phone users to access the strongest signal regardless of which network they are on. There is more to be done, but this is good progress.

The government’s financial support package has been a lifeline to many individuals and businesses, but the focus now moves to how we can support the re-opening of our economy.

‘Eat Out to Help Out’, a VAT reduction for tourism and hospitality businesses, and

Chloe Smith MP and I are working hard on delivering two major upgrades to healthcare: a new Accident & Emergency department at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital; and an

Urgent Treatment Centre for Cromer Hospital.

These plans will have several additional benefits – with local people having less distance to travel to access healthcare; and enabling ambulances to remain ‘closer to home’, thus reducing ambulance response times in North Norfolk.

Again, this work is ongoing, but the government is keen to do all it can to see these major projects delivered.

Over the past few months, my office team and I have dealt with thousands of enquiries, both Covid-related and on other issues. If I can help you with any issue, please do contact me on 01692 557140 or at duncan@duncanbaker.org.uk.

During July and August I will be touring the whole constituency, visiting as many of our towns and villages as possible, meeting constituents, and learning more about the issues which matter most to you. Details will be available shortly on my website and via social media and local newspapers. I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible over the summer.

Holt Festival extends the Sir John Hurt and Sworders Art Prizes entry period due to artists’ enthusiasm in lockdown Holt Festival have announced that the entry period for this year’s Sir John Hurt and Sworders Art Prizes has now been extended until midnight on 1 September 2020.

Open to all artists over 16 years of age, the winner of the Sir John Hurt Art Prize will receive a cheque for £1,750 and their winning entry will be exhibited at the prestigious Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich, Norfolk.

The Sworders Art Prize is specifically aimed at younger artists aged

between 16 and 23 years inclusive and the winner of this competition will receive a cheque for £750 together with a commission free exhibition at The Gallery, a new contemporary art space in Holt, Norfolk.

James Glennie, Holt Festival Fine Art Director, said:“The solitude of lockdown has provided quiet inspiration for many artists. It has been a time of innovation and productivity and we are delighted with the many and varied entries that we have received so far for this year’s Sir John Hurt and Sworders Art Prizes.”

Glennie added: “Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, we were forced to cancel Holt Festival 2020 and its popular Exhibition of Shortlisted Works which were due to take place in July. However, given the artists’ enthusiasm, we have subsequently extended the entry deadline for the Sir John Hurt and Sworders Art Prizes until midnight on 1 September 2020 by which time it is hoped it will be possible to reschedule the Exhibition of Shortlisted Works.”

Entries for this year’s Sir John Hurt Art Prize will be judged by art and architectural historian, Nichola Johnson; curator and publisher, David Case; and award-winning artist, Susan Gunn. And the Sworders Art Prize entries will be judged by Susan Gunn and publisher and gallery owner, Adrian Hill.

Submissions must be suitable for wall-hanging and can comprise various art forms including painting, drawing, photography, textiles, printmaking, mosaic, sculpture, collage etc.

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North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection

It is lovely to be back in contact with our cat loving friends and supporters and trust that all have kept and well during these very strange times. We trust that Margaret will enjoy her retirement and thank her for all her support over the years. We would also like to welcome Jo who has taken over her role as editor.

Although we have been on hold re-homing and taking in cats since lockdown, we have been able to place some vulnerable kittens and cats with a friend used to be one of our fosterers and now runs a cattery. We have provided the food, cat litter, etc and she is looking after them without charge. Now that homing is recommencing, we will be able to get them into care once the pens become free. Despite the upheaval we are very grateful to all the people who continue to fill the “Cat Box” in Sainsburys every week. Thank you all very much at least the cats will not go hungry!

Phoebe, one of the cats in care had been chosen just before lockdown but just too late to go to her to leave us. Her new family were very patient and also very happy to see her once we were told we could start re-homing.

We have previously mentioned the problems people experience when purchasing their new pets online, as so many people have contacted us after doing so. We have been advised that cats are being advertised at higher prices because of their colour or having one parent that is

Cushing’s disease

As pet owners we all understand how important it is to be watching for signs of disease so this week we focus on a particular disease seen in dogs and called Cushing’s disease.

What is Cushing’s disease?

Also called hyperadrenocorticism, Cushing’s disease is caused by an overproduction of cortisol, a naturally occurring steroid hormone.

This overproduction is usually due to a benign tumour of either the pituitary gland (a gland found at the base of the brain) or one of the adrenal glands (found in the abdomen, next to each kidney). Although this sounds a little scary, it’s a disease we know a lot about and can control well to give pets a normal life.

What are the signs of Cushing’s disease in dogs?

Often dogs will show excessive thirst and frequent urination, increased appetite and

a pedigree, while some, although advertised as having been treated for fleas and worms, obviously have not and others have had serious health problems requiring veterinary treatment. We have recently seen adverts on these sites for kittens for £200-£300 on average.

We know of one particular Brian, Kenny & Roger advert where the kittens were advertised as being 8 weeks old, had vet checks and been treated for fleas and worms. As one of these kittens had been handed into our care because of health issues we know this information was incorrect and the kitten concerned was then only 5 weeks old.

If you are interested in receiving help to neuter your cat/kitten, please ring 07880 256948 (to see if you are eligible for a voucher). This number is for vouchers only and will not be able to help with any other enquiries. The number also applies for those wishing to take advantage of our special neutering campaign.

If you are looking for a cat or kitten (or have any other queries) please give Stephanie a call on 01692 535858. Alternatively, you can visit www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk/ for a description and photographs of the cats before giving us a call on the above number to find out where any particular cat is being fostered.

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therefore weight gain. Some owners may notice that their dog starts to get a pot-bellied appearance, hair loss and thin skin. Other symptoms which can be seen are excessive panting, muscle loss or weakness, lethargy and increased frequency of urinary and skin infections.

How is Cushing’s disease diagnosed in dogs?

If your dog is suspected to have Cushing’s syndrome your vet will perform blood tests specific for Cushings disease and known as either an ACTH stimulation test or a low-dose dexamethasone suppression test.

How is Cushing’s disease treated?

Cushing’s disease will progress if left untreated and can increase the risk of your dog developing other, potentially serious, conditions for which treatment can be intensive and costly. These include high blood pressure, diabetes, pancreatitis and increased susceptibility to infection. However, Cushing’s disease can

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North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust

Boat tours resume on Norfolk's only canal with new 'COVID Secure' safety measures in place Boat tours are set to resume on the historic North Walsham & Dilham Canal, following the introduction of new safety measures.

The canal, looked after by the North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust, is the only canal in the county and tours are available onboard the solar-powered vessel, Ella II, named after the last wherry to operate on the route in 1934.

New safety measures include limiting passengers to one household and their 'bubble', reducing the maximum number of passengers to six people, thoroughly cleaning all boat surfaces after every use and providing anti-viral hand sanitiser for everyone on board. The skipper, meanwhile, will wear a face covering at all times and stay two metres from passengers, whilst passengers are also encouraged to wear masks.

Boating Officer Graham Pressman commented. “Ella II has a roof canopy against the rain made up of solar panels, but is open sided to offer that ‘outdoor’ experience.

We’ve had a comprehensive deep clean after three months of inactivity and, with all of our new safety measures in place, we now can't wait to get back out on the water.�

With passenger numbers limited, the availability of the boat tours will also increase this summer: Previously only available on weekends, boat tours can now be arranged daily, on any afternoon or evening, with the flexibility to amend the date for poor weather or changing plans as necessary. Passengers can bring their own refreshments to suit their tastes.

“Our near-silent electric boat Ella II is an ideal way to see the wildlife that has made its home along the canal and your on-board steerer helps passengers learn about the fascinating history of Norfolk's only sailing canal, from its creation following the Act of Parliament in 1812 and the days busy with wherries, to its later decline and ongoing restoration into the wildlife-friendly waterway we see today.�

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When I last wrote in January I could never have imagined what a turn of events was just around the corner, none of us could. The last few months have been by turn challenging and inspiring, and have truly shown us once again how lucky we are to live, here in North Norfolk.

I write for this one episode not as a County Councillor but as the Leader of North Norfolk District Council.

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Firstly my heartfelt condolences go out to all the families and friends of those who have lost their lives to Covid-19, it is truly a dreadful disease that is indiscriminate in those it takes from us.

Whilst remembering those people, we also need to send our hugely grateful thanks to all our residents, local community groups, NHS Staff and key workers who stepped up to the plate and worked around the clock to protect others, and to save lives over these last months.

North Norfolk has thankfully seen a low level of COVID infections 219 cases, meaning 210 cases per 100,000 population and placing us 291st out of 315 local authority areas (1 being high and 315 being low) in England. There will be many contributing factors to this figure including our rurality, low population density, lack of an acute hospital in the District - but equally with one of the oldest population profiles in the country we could have seen very different outcomes as national data suggests vulnerability to COVID increases significantly with age. In this respect I believe the Council has supported our residents, communities and businesses very well over the past 18 weeks and continues to do so in seeking to control and manage the spread of the virus locally through the social distancing measures we have put in place ourselves in our towns, seafront and Broads tourist areas.

Whilst I know the Council does not always get everything right we are committed to doing our very best for our local residents. I could not be prouder of how the team at NNDC have responded to the crisis. Staff have all gone above and beyond for many weeks and especially so at the height of the crisis, designing response systems, delivering new services and helping out on the ground in the community. Our emergency helpline responded to thousands of calls, from those concerned about food supplies and prescription delivery, to those helping with benefits claims and business grants.

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For now I would like to end with a final thanks to everyone for the part they have played in helping to keep us as safe as possible thus far.

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Here at Westover Vets we are fortunate to be one of only a very small number of practices in Norfolk with access to keyhole surgery. Otherwise known as laparoscopy, it involves the use of delicate instruments and small cameras to perform surgery through tiny holes in the abdomen (see photo). The advantages for our patients are huge. Research has shown keyhole spaying is 70% less painful than traditional techniques, there is also less trauma associated with the surgery, which reduces the risks and speeds the recovery process. This is probably why keyhole surgery is the first choice for human medicine. Having performed both techniques for a number of years I can say that there is little debate over which has the greater benefits, but this is not its only use in our pets.

In fact, we also utilise the technique to obtain biopsies of abdominal organs, particularly in patients with liver disease. Liver disease itself varies hugely in its severity and how it presents, but often the only way to get real information about the liver is to obtain a biopsy. For many people the idea of putting their pet through open surgical biopsies and the recovery period that follows is too much. However, we can obtain

keyhole biopsies far more quickly, less invasively and with fewer risks and the results we have obtained have enabled us to accurately and quickly treat our patients with liver disease. Not all conditions are curable, but we have recently treated a number of dogs who have responded well to treatment following accurate diagnosis.

If you would like any more information regarding key hole spays for your female dog or regarding any other condition, then do not hesitate to contact the surgery on 01692 403202.

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In addition to working in cooperation with the Town and District Councils, a hundred additional volunteers came forward to help neighbours, and this spirit of empathy and solidarity has continued. As well as offering support to help people get back out into the community, Good Neighbours are planning to mark their 5th Anniversary in September by delivering an Anniversary Tea Party box to many of the neighbours they have supported during the crisis. The volunteers who have provided this support will again be called into action to deliver these celebration boxes.

Good Neighbours will also be holding their (postponed) Annual General meeting on Tuesday, 25th August at 2.30pm. This ‘socially distanced’ outdoor event will be held at The White House, North Walsham Road, Ridlington NR28 9NR. As well as looking back over this eventful year, we will be looking ahead to consider how we will continue to adapt to the ‘new normal’! If anyone can make it, please let us know.

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Happisburgh Volunteers were called to action Sunday 26 July.

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Tim Grimmer, Happisburgh helmsman, was walking along the beach at Sea Palling when he saw a young girl being swept out to sea on an inflatable toy closely followed by others on boards and inflatables. He called 999 immediately and asked for the Coastguard; Sea Palling and Happisburgh Lifeboats were paged and Tim remained on the beach updating the Coastguard of what was happening. The young girl was blown across the bay and out through the reefs. Luckily the people on the boards managed to reach her and, fighting the offshore wind, brought her back into the bay as Sea Palling lifeboat arrived on scene and helped all ashore. The young girl was very distressed by her experience.

Tim Grimmer was amazed at the number of people on inflatables in an unpatrolled area away from the RNLI Lifeguards. He saw many people being caught by the wind and struggling to get back to the beach; also children entering the sea by signs warning of the dangers of rip currents and stating not to enter the water.

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by Coastguard before they launched.

The RNLI and Coastguard urge people: • not to use inflatables on the sea; they are meant for swimming pools • to go where Lifeguards are operating and heed the signs and ask them for advice of the danger in the area • to always have someone on the beach to keep an eye on you, with means of calling 999 or 112 asking for the Coastguard to get help if needed • not to try and rescue anyone in difficulty as you may put yourself at risk

There have been a number of these types of incidents in the past few weeks, so far these have ended well, but if people don’t heed the advice of the RNLI and Coastguard it will end in a very sad and upsetting way.

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Stay safe Stay alive and return home at the end of the day.

RNLI Sheringham – Shop re-opening and other news

It’s been a long time since we were able to walk down Sheringham High Street and stop for a browse and purchase maritime focused goods from the excellent selection in the RNLI Shop.

But now we can. As from Thursday last, the volunteer staff are there to help you peruse and purchase in a Covid secure environment. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions the Lifeboat House (including the Shop within) will remain closed to the public for the foreseeable future.

1 Cornish Way Business Park Sheringham RNLI Lifeboat Day in August has had to be cancelled.

North Walsham This is a particularly challenging time for the RNLI. Income has decreased drastically so anything Norfolk you are able to do to keep the RNLI afloat and save lives at sea will be greatly appreciated. The RNLI is not government funded. It is a volunteer service and survives on public financial support.

NR28 0FE Donations, the RNLI shop and the car park by the Esplanade bring in vital funds. Our mission is simple: to save lives. All our volunteers: boat crew, shore crew, shop helpers, education team, sea safety advisors and many others all work towards that single end.

Teamwork is critical. New volunteers bring a wide range of skills and * Airport transfers experience and are always welcome. If you feel you can offer your * Weddings help, do pop into the Lifeboat Shop in the High Street and register * Social events your interest.

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It’s not your fault... anymore

by Miranda Marshall, Director, Hayes + Storr

August is a barren month for the legal writer.

It is also the ‘silly season’ when doubtful legal cases receive greater prominence than they deserve in the press. Add to that Covid-19 and there is much less than usual to write about this year. The Law Society Gazette has shrunk in size to smaller than the many parish magazines, with a lot of articles on lawyers’ mental health, working from home and the bleak prospects for the younger generation of lawyers. The rollercoaster of the Coronavirus emotions and mood swings has been labelled the ‘Coronacoaster’, and has affected even the most confident and balanced people.

Lockdown has brought financial and personal pressures, as well as more thinking-time and enforced ‘spending time with the family’. There have been increased levels of domestic violence across the social-spectrum. This in turn has lead to many more divorce enquiries. My matrimonial partner Rob Colwell is very busy.

One very positive development, in keeping with the mood of the times (what the Germans call the ‘zeitgeist’), is the move towards no-fault divorce. Much of my work relates to the intergenerational-dynamics of families, rather than spousal-strife. Although I am not a divorce lawyer, parents’ concerns for their children’s fragile marriages are a main focus when succession-planning.

The “no fault divorce” is to become law after decades of campaigning by lawyers and family justice professionals. So it is very good news that couples will soon be able divorce without having to find fault with one another. The requirement for couples to apportion blame is so firmly established that it can permeate every aspect of a separation, even when things started out amicably.

Children are inevitably drawn into the blame game, with cruel long-term effects. Fault-based divorce law is as much of the 19th Century as women being unable to own property. Now, instead of finding blame, one spouse can apply for a divorce by making a statement of ‘irretrievable breakdown’ of marriage.

There will be a new minimum timeframe of six months from the application stage to the granting of a divorce, giving couples time to reflect and even change their minds. If reconciliation is not possible, there will be enough time to agree practical arrangements, most importantly for their children.

Victorian, desertion. Otherwise there must be a minimum of two years separation with consent, or 5 years’ separation, if such consent is withheld.

Now the Bill has received Royal Assent, it has become an Act of Parliament. It is likely to happen in 2021, once changes to systems and procedures have been implemented.

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This must be so much better for the whole family and will not estrange grandparents from their former son-in-law or daughter-in-law.

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Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted dangers of obesity. Obesity is a major worldwide health issue. It puts us at a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, some cancers and a large number of other medical problems.

Unfortunately most of us struggle to achieve weight loss without any help.

Ideally we want to lose inches but preserve muscle mass and skin elasticity.

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Hormonal changes make it very difficult for fat to be mobilised from resistant pockets such as around the belly, flanks and hip areas or genetically susceptible areas such as chin and jowls. We have injectable treatments, which can help dissolve these fatty deposits and we can also help with our energy-based devices such as ultrasound, lasers and radiofrequency machines. Skin elasticity and cellulite can also be helped usually with a combination of treatments such as radio frequency. We also have several lasers and injection treatments for collagen stimulation and improving skin texture. Finally in patients near their ideal body weight but with resistant localised areas of fat, liposuction is considered the goldstandard option for body contouring. We carry it out under pure local anaesthesia. It is a walk-in, walk-out procedure with fantastic results.

We also offer surgical options such as modified and mini-tummy tucks and arm-lifts also under pure local anaesthesia.

We are uniquely placed to offer all these options to our patients under one roof. This allows us to device a customised treatment programme rather than be limited by only a few choices.

So if you have struggles to achieve your ideal body shape now is the time to pick up your phone and call 01603 736487. You can also log on to the website www.coltishallclinic.co.uk to find out more information.

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Gardening in Lockdown

At the beginning of Lockdown, I was very concerned that I would not be allowed to go to my allotment, something I have tendered for many years.

When I heard on the radio and then read, that the government had allowed allotments to be used for exercise provided we social distanced, I was over the moon.

I have worked in the area of social care, mental health and special needs education for several years, using Outdoor Education and Horticulture as a means of therapy. It is now well known that stress, dementia and obesity are also areas that can be tackled being outdoors.

As a result of the lockdown, we have seen an uptrend in ‘Growing your Own’ and in the early stages, seed companies could not keep up with demand.

There is no doubt that getting out into the great outdoors has helped many people through this tough time.

Research has shown that gardening can reduce

stress and associated depression in several ways. These include immersion in a natural scene, engagement in a positive and creative activity. People suffering from depression talk of the garden being a refuge, one that helps feelings of calm and relaxation, as well as learning new skills - enjoyment - curiosity and hope.

Gardening also leads you into what do we do with the food grown! Challenging the ability to cook and discovering further skills different tastes - good wholesome foods.

Steering us away from processed foods, fast food and excess sugar and fat.

During the lockdown my wife and I were often seen in the kitchen completing batches of cooking to be portioned and frozen. Together with the outdoors comes this new taste of freshness…

For those who are new to growing your own and having found a new interest there are one

or two life lessons to learn:-

1. Start small and build up, otherwise you can be overwhelmed by the care required.

2. Only grow what you like to eat. There is no point in growing say courgettes if you are not going to use them.

3. Whatever you grow, keep a diary or notebook, sow seeds sparingly and make sure you sow for succession…. using the whole of the growing period. You can get three or four crops through the season.

4. Now is the time to start home composting or on the allotment, as the compost will enrich the soil for next year.

5. Planning for next year, starts now and continues through the winter - with overwinter crops of garlic, winter onions and broad beans if you like them!

Next time I will talk about raised beds which are very useful in a small patch.

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North Norfolk Photographic Society He started by talking about the equipment that he uses – which is based around a Nikon single lens reflex camera with a 105 mm macro lens with a 1.4x teleconverter lens.

Members were told about the problems getting the picture sharp – very difficult with macro work – and about the technique of ‘focus stacking’ which entails taking several North Norfolk Photographic Society continues to meet via the ether with the aid of Zoom!

25 members ‘attended’ the ‘meeting’ on 20th May when the very eminent photographer Tony North gave an illustrated talk about macro photography.

Macro photography basically means ultra-close-up work – where the image in the camera is about as large as the subject of the photograph. Tony has won numerous awards for his pictures. He lives in Manchester – and of course gave his talk from his home.

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photos with different focus settings and then combining them in the computer so that the whole image is sharp.

Members greatly enjoyed seeing dozens of Tony’s photographs many of them being butterflies

During more normal times, North Norfolk Photographic Society holds meetings in Holt, but in the meantime people with an interest might like to view the Society’s website at www.nnphotosoc. org or to contact the society’s Hon. Secretary at secretary.nnps@ gmail.com.

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In light of the Coronavirus and the impact this is having on local charities, Hoveton based estate agents Stobart & Hurrell have generously decided to double their regular contribution to Nelson’s Journey for the remainder of 2020.

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and moths, some of them quite rare.

Tony ended his talk showing some of his landscape photographs.

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Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

Norwich Road, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 0HY Website: www.cromertennisclub.co.uk Email: admin@cromertennisclub.co.uk Tel: 01263 513 741 – for court bookings & membership Cromer prepares for tourist onslaught – with eight new tennis coaches

capacity delivering 30 lessons a week. The eight new coaches will more than triple that capacity.

Club Chairman Kelvin van Hasselt commented “We really will need those eight new coaches!

Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash Club is preparing for the holiday season and an anticipated huge demand for outdoor socially distanced sports like tennis.

The Club foresees an huge increase in demand in tennis coaching and is determined to fulfil it!

The Club has teamed up with RPT, the Register of Tennis Professionals, the global leader in training coaches, to train up eight new coaches for the Club on a fast track intensive programme, run by RPT Director, Adrian Rattenbury.

The new coaches will receive the RPT Mark of a Pro Qualification qualifying them to give individual lessons and then over the summer will train for the higher LTA Level 3 qualification to be awarded in early September.

Demand for tennis coaching this summer The 8 new coaches will work under Head Coach Andy Margarson who is already at full

There are so many people up here in Norfolk working from home who would normally live and work in London looking for outdoor sport in the evenings and at weekends. Once the schools break up, we also expect a deluge of families looking for activities for their children over the summer - and learning tennis outside in the fresh air could be perfect after months indoors doing home schooling.” The Club

believes that this battery of eight new tennis coaches will also add a considerable dimension to Cromer’s offering to its local community – a reason to stay in Cromer over the summer; and it will also be a considerable draw to couples and families from London and from other parts of the country, thinking of taking a holiday in Norfolk.

Quality of Coaches Both RPT and the Club are thrilled with the quality of trainee coaches on the course. It includes a player on the international circuit (Marcus Meadows), a Norfolk country player (Tom Fisher), two players in the Norfolk Junior Squad (Jack Seton and Sian Stoppani), three LTA Level 1 coaches who have been apprenticed to the Club over the last year (Jonny Lawrence, Alex Meyrick, Jim Pallister) and club member, gymnast and PE teacher Lisa Stickells, daughter of Icarus Hines, and currently attached to Cromer Academy. The Club is delighted too that for the first time it will have two female coaches with the top coaching qualification – and is writing to Judy Murray (mother of Andy Murray), who has long campaigned for more quality female coaches.

To book tennis, badminton or outdoor table tennis courts or lessons or courses this summerjust contact Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Tel: 01263 5613 741

This year’s Norfolk Open Studios, one of the most successful schemes of its kind in the country, has been cancelled

The awardwinning event was originally due to take place across May and June but with the lockdown in force organisers decided to postpone the event until the autumn.

Now, the decision has been taken to cancel this year’s Norfolk Open Studios with organisers looking forward to 2021 in order to protect the safety of artists and visitors.

Ros Dixon, Norfolk Open Studios administrator said: “When we cancelled the original dates for Norfolk Open Studios 2020 back in March, we had hoped we might be able to postpone until the autumn.

“Unfortunately, it turns out we are still in uncertain times. Despite some of the recent relaxations, it would be extremely difficult for many artists to welcome public to their studios, often in their own homes, safely. The scheme is also designed to get visitors exploring the county and we felt putting communities at risk

in this way, would not be appropriate right now. As a result we have decided that the most sensible thing to do is to cancel Norfolk Open Studios for this year, and look forward instead to 2021. We were delighted to still be able to celebrate some of our amazing artists by hosting Norfolk Opens Studios 2020 online earlier this month, and we are happy to say this is still available to view on our website.”

Ordinarily, Norfolk Open Studios would see around 400 artists opening their studio doors to the public to exhibit, sell and talk about their work and practice, normally attracting 30,000+ visitors.

Internationally renowned artists as well as artists new to the scheme take part each year and for many, it offers the opportunity to join a wider community of artists which helps to bring their work to new and diverse

audiences, opening up discussions about their practice. Earlier this month Norfolk Open Studios offered an online version of the scheme with more than 55 artists bringing their studios to life with virtual tours, video demonstrations audio recordings, photos and filmed stories. It is the first time in the scheme’s 26 years that the event has moved from the artists’ studios to an online celebration of Norfolk’s artistic community.

Participating artist David Lendrum said: “The Norfolk Open Studios website looks superb. It's just a pity the event cannot happen this year but I'm very much looking forward to taking part next year.”

To enjoy the scheme from the comfort of your own home and to keep up to date with news about next year’s event visit norfolkstudios.org.uk Twitter @NorfolkStudios Instagram @norfolkopenstudios Facebook @NorfolkStudios

Trial re-opening of the Royal Air Force Bircham Newton Heritage Centre

Sunday, 30th of August www.rafbnmp.org.uk FACEBOOK RAF Bircham Newton Heritage Centre Open from 10am until 4pm.

In compliance with current covid 19 guidance Disabled access & toilets will be available, and car parking and entrance will be free.

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