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North Walsham Freemasons from the 'Lodge of Unanimity No102' made a New Year visit to the 'North Norfolk Food Bank' distribution centre in Cromer.

The purpose of the visit was to present a donation from the Lodge of £750 to Tim Morton who is the Project Manager. Brian Galasky who is Ian Walker, Tim Morton and Brian Galasky. the current Master and Ian Walker who is Charity Steward of the lodge made the presentation and heard more details about the running of the foodbank from Tim Morton.

After starting in 2012 the demand has steadily grown and the organisation now covers a 200 square mile area of North Norfolk, with satellite centres in Sheringham, Holt, Aylsham, North Walsham and Stalham.

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Cllr. Bütikofer to Resign as Leader of the Council At a recent Cabinet meeting, Cllr Sarah Bütikofer advised that she intends to resign as Leader of the District Council for personal reasons and will step down as soon as a new leader can be elected.

As has previously been reported, Cllr Bütikofer suffered two close family bereavements in the last year and has also now confirmed that her husband and fellow North Norfolk District Councillor Pierre Bütikofer is battling a serious medical condition.

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“I am giving notice that it is my intention to resign as Leader of North Norfolk District Council as soon as a new leader can be elected by both my group and then Full Council. Until then I will remain in office and continue to complete my duties.

“It has been an immense honour and privilege to have led this council for the last three years and to have been the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group here for the last five and a half.”

Steve Blatch, Chief Executive of North Norfolk District Council, commented:

"I would like to sincerely thank Cllr Bütikofer for the significant contribution she has made in leading the Council over the past three years. Councillor Bütikofer has in recent months had to balance dealing with extremely challenging family matters while working with partners, council officers and members in leading the Council through a year which has seen us all working very hard to contend with the impact of Covid in the District.

“I know that the decision to stand down from

the Leader’s role hasn’t been easy, but things such as family and personal health and well-being are more important than any public role and on behalf of officer and member colleagues, we offer Sarah and Pierre our support, thoughts and best wishes in the weeks and months ahead.”

Cllr Bütikofer will continue to serve as Leader while the Liberal Democrat Group takes forward their internal Group processes to elect a new Group Leader. There will then be a vote at a future meeting of Full Council to confirm appointment of the new Leader of the Council. At this time, it is expected that this meeting will be at a date in early February.

Stroke Support Group Plans for 2022

Sheringham Stroke Support Group, covering most of North Norfolk from Wells to Waxham and the hinterland from Fakenham to Stalham starts meeting again at the beginning of March.

We are an affiliated member of the Stroke Association which is the only UK Charity concerned with helping everyone affected by stroke. Their website is stroke.org.uk They supply free help books on almost every subject concerned with stroke and work closely with local groups.

We are an independent self-financing group who are calling all stroke survivors and their carers in North Norfolk who would enjoy a social afternoon twice a month. We meet at 2.15pm for a 2.30pm start and finish at approx. 3.45pm at St Andrews Methodist Church Hall in Sheringham on the Cromer Road next to Tesco NR26 8SA.

Our last meeting of the September to December 2021 term was spent together having a festive Christmas lunch at the Cliftonville Hotel.

We restart our meetings on March 2nd with a social afternoon and then continue fortnightly until June 2022. New & current members & carers will receive a warm welcome and enjoy a full programme which includes speakers, social afternoons, music, poetry, slide shows etc and in the warmer weather we usually go out for afternoon tea. After the meeting we have a cuppa, chat & a fun raffle encouraging members to bring a small item, then each member gets a prize to take home. Due to Covid19 it is recommended to wear a mask, if possible, for peace of mind & the chairs are spaced apart in the hall which has good access. There is a large car park & disabled facilities are available for wheelchair users inside the building.

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February 2022

Holt & District Dementia Support -

A Note from the editor

Poppy Café is expanding!

February is the transition between winter and spring, or so they say. The first snowdrops are here, so that’s hopeful. I have a nagging feeling the weather has a bit more in store for us before we are clear of winter. But let’s be positive, restrictions are lifting, and people are getting together again. Lots of groups and events are coming back – the new normal starting to take shape. In that vein, I notice a cautious return of some of our annual events this year. Holt Festival is in the pipeline, Sheringham Viking Festival is due to happen in April this year, we await news about the town carnivals and 40s weekend.

If you listened to the news recently you would have heard of the predicted increase in the number of people living with dementia over coming years. In Holt, we are already seeing that increase, with many more families approaching our charity for support. Having successfully maintained our services throughout the pandemic, we are currently looking to increase our provision in order to meet this rising tide of need. Since the beginning of January, we now offer weekly Poppy Café sessions on Monday mornings as well as our well-established Tuesday Café.

Another traditional event this month, Valentine’s Day, is a chance to treat your loved one and show how much you care. No matter if it’s a movie and take-away at home or a posh meal out, cup of tea in bed or popping the question, make someone feel special.

Clearly as our services expand our need for volunteers also increases. If you enjoy convivial conversation, fun activities, coffee and cake, plus the satisfaction of giving someone living with dementia the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant social outing, perhaps you’d consider volunteering. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to join in and extend the hand of friendship to families in need.

Whatever you are up to, enjoy your February magazine.

Keep safe and well. Jo – Editor.

Here are the deadline dates and publishing dates for the next 3 magazines. Month Copy deadline Publishing date March Tuesday 1st March Friday 11th March April Tuesday 29th March Friday 8th April May Tuesday 3rd May Friday 13th May

If you feel you could help, please contact Claire Roberts, Tel: 07760 462693 or e-mail: contact@holtdementiasupport.org.uk

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Can I give up or amend my Inheritance after someone has died? by Kieran Athow, Solicitor, Hayes + Storr Solicitors

Whilst the specific terms of any will are up to the individual who makes it, after they have died there may be circumstances in which a beneficiary does not wish to receive their inheritance or wishes to pass all or part of it to somebody else. Beneficiaries are not obligated to accept their inheritance, whether received under the terms of a will or under the rules of Intestacy.

Variation

A beneficiary could choose to ‘vary’ all or part of their interest in an estate to another individual(s). This allows the ‘original’ beneficiary to choose the ultimate recipient of their ‘unwanted’ inheritance.

For example, an estate may have been distributed equally between the deceased’s two children, however, following the death, it may be the case that one child is financially independent and they may be content to forgo their own share in the estate (or part of it) to benefit their child(ren). There may be good tax planning reasons to adopt this approach.

Where the deceased did not leave a valid will, then their estate would be distributed in accordance with the Intestacy rules, which

provide a hierarchy of relatives entitled to inherit from the estate. However, these rules do not make provision for unmarried partners (irrespective of the duration of the relationship) and, therefore, those relatives entitled to benefit may wish to vary the distribution of the estate to provide for the deceased’s partner to benefit to some degree.

Disclaimer

Alternatively, the beneficiary could ‘disclaim’ their inheritance, however, they must typically disclaim any inheritance in its entirety (unless the will provides otherwise).

For example, if a beneficiary receives a cash gift (legacy) of £10,000 and also a share in the residuary estate under a Will, they may be in a position to elect to disclaim the cash gift, whilst taking the share in the residue.

Typically, the disclaimed asset(s) would be distributed as though the original beneficiary had died before the deceased and the original beneficiary would have limited control as to the ultimate recipient. How to vary or disclaim your Inheritance To vary or disclaim your inheritance, a beneficiary must sign a Deed of

Variation/Disclaimer. Further, the variation/disclaimer must be signed within two years of the deceased’s death to have retrospective effect for Inheritance Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax purposes.

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Giving up or varying an inheritance will have consequences for you and for the deceased’s estate. You should seek legal advice before disclaiming or varying your entitlement to benefit to ensure that this is carried through correctly. Our private client team members can advise on disclaiming or varying an entitlement to benefit under an estate and would assist in the preparation of all relevant documentation.

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THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES

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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.

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February is generally a chilly month, but also a month for Valentines. This issue’s word search theme is ‘Famous Lovers from Classic Literature’. Note: if you see a ‘Romeo’, Juliet’ is probably also present. Between FOUR and TWELVE letters. One or two words. There are 14 entries in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH. How many can you find?

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Different Generations Gain Enjoyment as they learn from each other

One of the many consequences of the pandemic has been the increased isolation of older people, not just from the community but also from family members.

Over the past two weeks, they have enjoyed the activities of flower arranging, painting, tabletop games and Bingo with clients and they are gaining in confidence in speaking to the older people and leading activities. This is an on-going project which we hope will benefit everyone involved – older people will have an increased sense of self-worth and feeling valued and will develop friendships with younger people and younger people will have a positive experience from sharing time and experiences with older people as well as the fun, enjoyment and personal reward of being part of this project.

This is a two-way issue as grandchildren have had limited contact with grandparents and vice versa, and both have missed the benefits: the life experience of the elderly for the young, and new ways of doing things for those who are older. At Age Concern North Norfolk we have recently started a series of new projects involving pupils from Gresham’s School in Holt, building on the links we have made previously.

Initially, six young people and their teachers came to the centre and helped to improve the premises by painting the outside fences and seating; then they completed a Dementia Awareness session before meeting the clients in the centre.

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Horatio Nelson – One of Norfolk’s Finest By David Abbott

The battle of St Vincent in 1797 was a turning point. His decisive actions led to a knighthood and promotion. But all was not plain sailing (excuse the pun). He lost an arm during an assault on Tenerife.

Horatio Nelson was born in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk in 1758 and destined to become a national hero and one of the country’s greatest naval commanders. At Christmas his friends would get an orange or set of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Greatest Hits, while young Horatio received a gift box entitled “Ahoy There Junior Admiral’s Kit.”

Hardy.” Hardy kissed him on the cheek. Are we sure? Well, three surviving eyewitnesses affirm it and said he kept repeating the request until unable to speak.

A series of engagements saw him enhance his reputation as a brave and inspirational leader and wily tactician, resulting in his promotion to Vice Admiral. Victory over the French in the battle of The Nile was rewarded with the title Lord Nelson. Along with all that glamour he also acquired a mistress, Emma Hamilton.

Containing string with Chinese instructions on ropemaking, wooden sword, a pair of sew-on epaulettes and an eye patch, he was the envy of the playground. Mums and Dads waiting at the school gate would cast an approving eye at the young Horatio saying: “That boy, he be destined for big things.” And they weren’t wrong.

Nelson’s final hurrah came at Trafalgar in October 1805, when, he led his fleet in a successful engagement with the FrancoSpanish navy as it left port. Nelson was on deck aboard HMS Victory when he was felled by a sniper’s bullet. On his deathbed he turned to the ship’s captain and said:” Kiss me

Not for Horatio crabbing or sitting on the beach with knotted handkerchief on his head. His ambitions and dreams lay in the wide blue yonder.

But naval life in those days was as an exacting task given that the ships were wind-driven. Calls to “hoist the mainbrace” were often followed by cries of “Hold yew hard boys”, take ‘em down again quick”.

Did Nelson have a sense of humour? We will never know. But if he had, he would have been looking down from his column and having a laugh when on December 21, 1954, he found himself in the Goon Show.

In this episode of the BBC Radio comedy classic Nelson complained about plans to get rid of London smog. “When the weather is really foggy, you see, it is the only chance we statues have to move around and see the sights.” It took the Clean Air Act to nail Nelson to his column for ever.

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Given how fast wind directions can change and storms blow up at sea there was always the fear that a 64-gun man o’ war could be turned by a sudden gust and find itself firing broadsides at its own fleet. (HMS Victory had 104 making it doubly dangerous).

Then there was communication using a system of hand-held flags. Cool dudes did it like The Village People. While waiting anxiously for the command to engage the enemy, naval captains would be perplexed to receive the message:” YMCA”. Perhaps that is why some ships preferred to hoist the flags on their masts?!

As 99 per cent of naval time was spent waiting around, you can bet signallers had occasions to use them for their own ends; “Please knit me more socks, Mum”, “Anyone seen my right leg? Reward offered.”

Anyway, I digress… Nelson decided early on his career lay on the open seas. At 14 he bought some heated underpants and enlisted in an expedition to the Arctic. He went on to join the Royal Navy, learning all the ropes, mastering sails, gunnery, naval warfare tactics and saluting with the palm of the hand facing downwards (unlike those landlubbers in the army).

Nelson’s rise in the navy began when, at only 20, he was given the captaincy of a Frigate. He tasted action in Nicaragua but was lucky to avoid yellow fever which wiped out much of his militia. He wasn’t so lucky in Corsica where a stray bullet took out his right eye.

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Worstead Festival 2022

Local girl publishes first book

The people of Worstead are once again planning to welcome thousands of people to its village festival on the weekend of July 30th & 31st this year.

A young author, Lily Blake, from North Walsham, has had her first book published. Lily is 13 years old and attends North Walsham High School. She wrote it during the first lockdown in 2020 with the intention of entertaining her younger brother and herself, after they both finished reading all the books on their own bookcases and the library was closed. It was a great way to pass time during lockdown and since then she has continued to write, almost finishing the sequel to this, plus two other stories.

The chair of the trustees, Jane Bond says, “We’re thrilled to be staging our summer party again after two years when we haven’t been able to put it on.”

“I’m looking forward to the displays, competitions, arts and crafts, music, food and drink. It’s about meeting friends, entertaining the kids and having some fun.” The first Worstead Festival was in 1966 to raise money to stop the tower at the 14th century St Mary’s church from falling down. Since then it’s raised thousands of pounds for good causes in the village and beyond.

Pick up some cooking tips from some of the county’s top chefs in the kitchen demonstrations. There’ll be horses, tractors, cattle, dogs, military vehicles, a mini railway and much more. It’s all being held in the idyllic setting in fields behind the church. Car parking is close-by and free.

Her book, The Elements: A Heroes’ Journey, is a fabulous story told from the points of view of four young teenagers and sees them learn to become more than they ever expected or hoped they could be.

Anyone who wants to take the opportunity to set up a stall for the weekend is invited to go to the new festival website worsteadfestival.org/trade-stalls download the application form, fill it in and email it to stalls@worsteadfestival.org

The book is available from www.austinmacauley.com

Sing Your Heart

Help is needed. The organising committee will be meeting on Thursday 3rd February in the village hall at 7-30pm.

Sing Your Heart Out North is a singing workshop for health and well-being which meets at The Lighthouse Cromer Road Sheringham. In person workshops are starting up again between 2pm and 3.30pm on selected Mondays in February, March and April.

The Worstead Festival was first held in 1966 to raise money to save its outstandingly beautiful and historically significant church. It has grown into a weekend of family entertainment. It celebrates rural life, farming, crafts, produce and the heritage of Worstead and North Norfolk.

There is no need to book just turn up and you will receive a warm welcome. The dates until Easter are:

For more information visit www.worsteadfestival.org

Monday 21st February Monday 28th February Monday 7th March Monday 21st March Monday 28th March Monday 4th April

Events at North Walsham Community Centre

Cromer Ladies Lifeboat Guild Coffee Morning

Friday 25th February - Psychic Night at North Walsham Community Centre with Simon Traube, doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets available via ticketsource or on the door £9. The event is raising money for North Walsham Funday.

Cromer Community Hall Saturday 26 February 2022

Saturday 5th March - North Walsham Players tabletop sales at North Walsham Community Centre. Doors open at 9.00am - 12.00 (midday). Tables available £5 (2 tables). To book telephone (01692) 402116

10:00 - 13:00

Home Library Service

Come along and enjoy a hot drink and homemade cakes. Pop in for a chat, refreshments and have a go at the raffle, or buy a book from the book stall. All welcome.

Do you enjoy reading? Would you like to have books brought to your home because you can’t get to the library? Volunteers with the Royal Voluntary Service are willing to bring them to you. We would call every three weeks with the books of your choice and can order specific books too. If you’re not a member of the library service, we can help you to join. The service is free.

All proceeds to RNLI

If you are interested and would like to know more phone Judy on 01692 219029.

Playful Parents is a ‘Stay & Play’ group with a difference!

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February 2022

WEA Wells Branch - Dial H for Hitchcock!

Our case this month is Dotty a 3-year-old Jack Russel Terrier who presented with a sore eye after going for her Boxing Day walk.

We commonly see eye injuries, particularly in working breeds of dog that race through undergrowth and poke their heads into places they shouldn’t! In this case when we examined Dotty her left eye was uncomfortable and a dark area was visible in her cornea (the surface of the eye).

Following on from our 'Stage to Screen' day school last November, WEA Wells branch will be running another film-themed day course in Wells Maltings on Saturday 5th March.

Our tutor this time will be Nigel Herwin and his subject 'Alfred Hitchcock - Master of Suspense'. Hitchcock is arguably one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema. Even today his ability to manipulate cinema audiences remains undiminished and his themes of murder, guilt and obsession still fascinate. Using film clips this day school will explore Hitchcock’s style, set pieces and preoccupations, and demonstrate that he truly does deserve the title ‘Master of Suspense’.

It was ascertained that this was a foreign body, but luckily it did not penetrate into the chamber of the eye itself, which unfortunately can often be the case. Local anaesthetic was applied to her eye and hydropulsion using sterile saline was used to flush the material out. This left a small ulcer which healed remarkably quickly within a few days of treatment.

The course will be held in the main auditorium of Wells Maltings, where we will be able to use the building's state of the art projection and sound systems. There will be plenty of space for attendees to socially distance and the auditorium has a highly efficient 'outside air' ventilation system. It is as Covid secure as any public building can be.

There isn’t much we can do to prevent such injuries and fortunately Dotty has made a complete recovery, but it underlines the importance of prompt treatment if your pets has any eye injuries or problems.

The day school will be available to book from mid-February. It will cost £18 and run from 9.45am until 4.00pm with a one-hour break for lunch. You can enrol online by going to www.wea.org.uk/eastern and entering ‘Wells-next-the-Sea’ in the ‘town/postcode’ box at the top of the page. This will take you to the Wells courses. Click on the ‘view details’ button next to 'Alfred Hitchcock - Master of Suspense' and then click the ‘Enrol online’ link.

Another thing we are seeing a lot of, which is very sad and often avoidable, are seal pups being brought in by the seal charities, often in quite a bad way. Many have been attacked by dogs on the beach so we just want to take this opportunity to remind dog owners not to let their dogs off the lead in areas where there are seals, particularly pups. They are beautiful animals, which are fortunate to have on our Norfolk coast, but we must take care not to endanger them. Toby Morrell MRCVS Westover Vets

Alternatively, you can enrol by phoning 0300 303 3464. For help, advice or further details please contact Annie Whitelaw on 07856 792186 or email anniewhitelaw53@icloud.com. And please remember that these courses are open to everyone, you don’t have to be a member of WEA or one of our regulars, and anyone claiming income related benefits can attend for free.

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Ventura Pacific 250, full awning with fibreglass frame. Little used, fabulous condition. Used with our Stirling Europa 520. A bargain at £275.00. 01692 404383 Satellite Aerial for Caravan/Motorhome Remora 40 not used good condition £99. Guitar (pink)with amplifier bag and assessories £100. Hot tub solution including chlorine with hoover £50. 07708 739523 Dumb waiter (wood) Ex-M @ S. Wide 60cm x Long -80cm With 1- wine rack -@ cutlery tray - £60.o.n.o ( N. Walsham) 01692 406360. Ladies’ Cobra S3 graphite shaft golf irons 6,7,8,9 + gap-pitch and sandwedge. All nearly new grips + Cobra S3 rescue club. £125 ono. 01692 403535 New black and chrome glass high quality TV table no longer required £35.00 or vno. Luxury 190/190 curtains, heavy lined with buttoned detail on top of the curtains X handmade, purple flowers on mocha background. £60.00 in Cromer. collection only. 07501 697123 Ibernes guitar X no case X immaculate condition, reflects price with no case £250.00 collection only in Cromer. Call Nathan 01263 517026. Wheelchair incorporating commode. As new, £15. Brand new telephone alarmclock, £7. 2 TV tables with shelf, £5 each. 01692 405663 DeLonghi Dehumidifier for sale. Light and slim design. Excellent condition. Hardy used. £80 ono. (Aylsham). 01263 735761

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Half set of ladies’ golf clubs with bag and trolley £70. Teak oval Nathan table extending to seat 8/10 people in excellent condition £60. 01263 838940. Qualcast petrol mower excellent condition pull cord for a big lawn £200. Chiffonier circa 1910 Good condition walnut Offers. 07732804564. Babystart Booster car seat for children, 15–36 kgs, with user guide. £5. Topo Babystart car seat for children, 22-36 kgs £5. Used only for Grandchildren, now no longer required. Sell individually. Fakenham 01328 863541. Long reach (2.4m) multi position battery hedge trimmer Teratec nearly new £45. 07980 944162 Men's Invicta Quartz diver's watch. Large face, S/S screw down crown and back. £30. Boss men's dual time quartz watch. Large Face, S/S. £30. Both mint and boxed. 01692 500776 New backpack picnic set, £10. Loads of childrens’ videos, 50p each. New jewellery chest (black) lots of drawers, £5. Loads of scarves, 50p each. 01692 405663 Motocaddy Aquaflex fully waterproof stand/cart golf bag, grey/red, with hood and carrying harness. Fits all Motocaddy trolleys. Excellent condition £65 (cost £159 new last year), 01263 821987 EB Dozer Donut Large Dog Bed. Size: 99cm(L) x 99cm(W) x 15cm(H), checkstitched brown and orange nylon fabric, 100% fiber filled, heavily padded. Non-slip base. Brand New still in packaging. £35. 01328 830698 Brother 3034D overlock machine. Used once. Paid £289. Will accept £150. Buyer collects. Cromer. 01263 511176. Child's seat for adult bicycle. Good condition, all fittings present £10. Phone 07855 723216. Computer desk light oak w 1200 X D 505 H 706 (47 X 22 X 30) 2 draws good condition £50 o n o Phone Cromer 01263 511217 Two draw Vickers filing cabinet, with keys £15. 32” Panasonic TV & Freesat box £10. Aldis slide projector, spare magazines and bulb £10. All in very good condition. Sheringham 01263 824820. Morphy Richards 12-in-1 Upright and Handheld Steam Cleaner as good as new and with tools never used, full instructions booklet and two pads. No longer needed. Bargain at £40.00. 01263 712680 or 07946771418 Duvet, hollow fibre polyester 13.5 tog, 185 x 185 (double size) hardly used £15 ono. (Sheringham). 07470 704658 Reupholstered modern carved wooden Wingback chair (beige and black flecked fabric with black piping) £100, Wayfair’s Armstrong grey velvet blanket bench with crystal effect buttons £80, White metal Daybed full single mattress and bedding £80. Vintage chrome French train luggage rack poa. Collect from Holt 07974 179669 Cannon black/cream freestanding 60cm gas cooker, double oven/grill, available in Feb, £275. Fishing bite detector, £5. 2 Rod pods, £25. 01692 402961 Desk, chair, filing cabinet, older but good to restore, offers. 01263 741507 Log wicker basket (large) dark brown HT 14” and W 20” £12. 01692 405989

Two Breakfast Bar Stools. Chrome with slatted beech backs and comfortable padded seats in Charcoal colour fabric. VGC. Photo available. £60. Buyer collects. 01263 861012. Ekco Royal rosewood hostess trolley including Pyrex dishes. Width 28.5 “Depth 14.5 “height 27” perfect condition £50. collect from Holt 07443391630. Skis (with bindings), Salomon "Force 9" 205cm. Older "Go Faster" model, parallel edges, good condition. £50. Salomon "XScream"187cm Carver Edges. £120. Salomon Ladies "Superaxe 8L" 160cm Carver Edges. £100. Salomon "Equipe" Double ski bag offers over £80. Only available with sale of skis. 01263 714009 Prima Induction Hob 1800W Model PIH018 with Instruction booklet. Excellent condition, just one small scratch. Only used during kitchen refurbishment. Easy to operate and clean. £25. 01692 405226. Ladies electric bike, classic step through frame for easy access. Complete with mains charger and spare lithium battery. Rear rack, kickstand and aluminium mudguards. £250. 07919 876248. SKY HD satellite box, remote control, internet box and all cables. Ready to use. Free to a good home. Phone: 01263 519154. Or 07749 756 160. Sharp 40-inch TV with twin level glass stand and a Samsung dvd player complete with HDMI cable. £165 ono. Beeston Regis 07903 647253 Cane 2-seater settee and two chairs £50.00. Lec Fridge Freezer £25.00. Challenge Xtreme 18inch blade Electric Hedge trimmer £25.00. Tel. 01263 821356 Variety of console games £5, and upwards, new console brings me to sell, collection only from Cromer. Call Nathan anytime on 07479 538666 Ladies and gents Townsend City Retreat bicycles, 15 speed shimano gears, 18” and 22” frame. £30 each. Sheringham. 01263 825593 Headboard for double bed, matt black tubular metal, size 120 high x 140 cms wide. Good condition. £10 buyer to collect. 01263 768253 Kenwood Prospero KM28 Stand Mixer only used 3 times and in excellent condition £50 ovno. Acer Aspire C20-720 with an Intel J3060 X64 based Processor running Windows 10, 4GB Memory, 1TB Hard drive, CD-RW Drive, Intel HD Graphics,19.5-inch HD LED Display with HDMI Port, Card Reader, USB Keyboard and Mouse. Excellent condition £140 ono. Cromer 01263 519012 Started 50m reel of 6.0mm T & E 6242Y BASEC cable, weighs 9.6 kilo. £75.00. Started 100m reel of co-axial tv cable weighs 3.6kilo. £25.00. Started reel of 10.0mm green/yellow 6491X earth cable weighs 3.6kilo. £48.00. 07761 981128. Vintage SINGER SEWING MACHINE 99k, in working order and lovely condition. It has been converted so has an electric motor fitted. £40.00 ono. which will be donated to a local animal charity, phone after 6pm 01263 478961 Lovely comfortable, natural coloured cane chair with high back, for indoor use, H40” xW19” xD23” vgc. Can send photo. £40. 01263 514404

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Child Bicycle (Dawes Blowfish Roylan cycles) suit aged 5 year’s old £25, Lloyd Loom Laundry Box (white) W15 x D12 x H22” £20, Dual Promenade walking seat sticks with spike & ferrule £25 each. All vgc. 01692 405989. Pink padded boudoir chair £20. White ladder type shelf stands £4. Light coloured wood effect pencil bookcase £7. Sea chest black £40. 12 J.Oliver hardback cookbooks £10. Complete Poldark new cover paperbacks £5. 01263 862787 Tower soup maker. Used 4 times. Cost £30 (in sale). recipe book cost £5. Will take £25 for both. 01263 579531 Toyota sewing machine and table in working order £40 ono. 7 cotton hospital quality white double sheets free. 07929 739865 Nearly new cot bed with luxury mattress duvet etc, excellent condition, £125. 01263 511203

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Malaysian Rosewood 8 seater dining table with 8 matching tapestry upholstered chairs with matching sideboard and glass fronted display cabinet.Offers up to £300 considered. 01263 837745. Wardrobe with sliding doors complete. Perfect condition, no marks, scratches. Beech wood and measures: H- 87inc - W 79.5inc - D - 25.5inc. From a pet free, clean home. Buyer to dismantle and collect; some help can be given. Hempton, Fakenham. £250 ono. 07873 261374 Dyson DC50 upright corded vacuum cleaner, complete with tools and instructions. Excellent working condition. £50. North Walsham. 07879 605969. Golf clubs Mens wedges 52, 55, 58 , 60 Degree . Popular makes £10 each. Lake balls three dozen £5. 01263 512630 Desk and chair, excellent condition, hardly used, £150. 07379 494560

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Phillips foot spa as new, £8. Smith corona XD4600 electric memory typewriter needs ribbon, £15. Panasonic 262 TV slimline not Smart, £20. Victorian writing box needs repair £8. Large picture frame 78cm x 96cm with 8cm edge £10. 01263 512198 9ct hallmarked yellow gold three stone c.2. 2ct in total size M box included £120. 9ct hallmarked yellow gold.c.2. 1ct solitaire, Ideal engagement/gift. ,£95. 07760 418108 Free to good home 6ft artificial tree and 3 sets of lights. Self-assembly in large box. 01263 512198 Two electric reclining armchairs, dark brown, very good condition, £50 each. 01263 722260 Ladies 2 piece suit, size 18, blue/mauve, vgc, offers. Rucksack, brand new, £5. Terex automatic spade, £55. Old cast iron bench lathe, apprx 2ft with pulley and chuck, offers. 01263 588523

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In common with many people, the end of 2020 (and subsequently 2021) couldn’t come soon enough for people affected by Parkinson’s in North Norfolk. The pandemic has led to many leading isolated lives even if they have tried to stay in touch via social media and online meetings. And so, with the courage of triple vaccinations, combined with sensible precautions, we have ambitious plans for the re-launch of our support activities in North Norfolk which will be bigger and more imaginative than ever before. And we invite anyone, however affected by Parkinson’s to join us.

Our mission is to provide friendship, encourage healthy living and to deal directly with some of the common challenges presented by Parkinson’s. And we meet literally every Tuesday morning either in person or online (sometimes both).

The first Tuesday of the month will find us “chatting” online with an opportunity for anyone to join us for social interaction. For anyone struggling to get connected, we can

walk you through a simple zoom tutorial and even loan a free of charge tablet, thanks to the generosity of the Norwich Community Foundation.

a safe environment in which to exercise ones vocal chords and share / learn ways of coping.

On the second Tuesday of the month, we meet in person to hear a guest speaker talk about a subject of mutual interest. We have a really exciting line up of speakers this year – check out our North Norfolk Parkinson’s Facebook site to get the latest information.

On the 4th Tuesday, we have “Walkin’ Norfolk”. Designed to be flexible to meet the differing needs of individuals, we seek to get everyone actively exercising. Starting after Easter, these walking groups will meet at destinations such as Sheringham Park, Blickling Hall and Hoveton Hall, rounding our walks off with a nice cuppa and cake!

It is very common for people with Parkinson’s to find their voice is affected, either losing vocal power, or by a tendency to slur their speech. On the third Tuesday of the month, we have a speech workshop “Talkin’ Norfolk” which is by invitation only and which offers

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Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant

The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant (OHLG) is now live and North Norfolk District Council’s Revenues service has contacted all eligible businesses by email or letter inviting them to apply.

In response to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, the Government announced before Christmas that grants of up to £6,000 would be made available to hospitality and leisure businesses.

The £8 million paid to North Norfolk District Council to distribute is the largest single allocation to a Norfolk authority and is based on the District having over 3,000 hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses, who continue to be hit hard by the economic impacts of Covid.

The allocation comes from a national support package of £1bn, with North Norfolk District Council receiving over £8m to distribute to eligible businesses.

Government guidance is available on what businesses will be eligible for support and how much funding each business will receive based on the rateable value of the property occupied.

More information on the grant, including application, thresholds and amounts can be viewed on the NNDC website.

Cllr. Richard Kershaw, portfolio holder for Sustainable Growth said:

“Businesses in North Norfolk have been critically hit by the impact of COVID and have shown resilience in their measures taken to counter the spread of the virus, and in adapting their businesses to protect their public.

These grants will be vital for our business community and over the coming months, we will continue to monitor the situation in North Norfolk to see if we need to ask for additional funding”

NNDC has also received over £178,000 in discretionary Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) top-up funding for other businesses affected by Omicron, for example venues, sole traders, wedding support companies and others.

For a comprehensive list of eligible business for all grants please read the full guidance available at GOV.uk

Aylsham and District Flower Club

Businesses operating in the Hospitality, Leisure and Accommodation industry will be able to apply for grants of up to £6,000, depending on their rateable value.

On Wednesday 9th March we will be meeting in Aylsham Town Hall 7 pm for 7.30. Brenda Tubb (Attleborough) demonstrating “More Blooming Flowers”. Sales table and flower of the month competition. Raffle of arrangements 50p a ticket. Tea/ coffee if required. Annual subscriptions due for prospective members £28 or £5 per meeting for visitors. All welcome. Contact: Crystal Dyball 01603 291190

Please read what evidence is needed before going online to apply as only applications with the requested evidence will be assessed by the cut-off date of 25 February 2022.

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Have you ever wondered what goes on in that Victorian looking building called the Methodist Church, on Grammar School Road? Maybe you haven’t really noticed it!

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Well, to start with we have several rooms besides the main church and we have a side entrance near Roy’s car park.

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Final Public Consultation to begin on Emerging Local Plan

A final round of public consultation on a new Local Plan for North Norfolk will begin on Monday 17 January and run until Monday 28 February.

In response to receiving over 900 responses, the Draft Local Plan has been revised to incorporate a stronger climate resilience theme. The Plan introduces higher standards of environmental sustainability through new development including new energy efficiency standards, greater use of renewable energy, water use reduction measures, as well as higher standards of building design and measures to protect wildlife.

The Plan projects that the population of North Norfolk will increase by around 7,500-8,000 people by 2036 and that the area will have one of the highest proportions of residents over 65 years old in England.

the Planning Inspectorate, we need to hear your views in order to ensure that the Plan we submit is as robust as possible.”

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New policies and development proposals will address development needs in the District over the next 15 years including specific development sites for around 4,900 new dwellings including affordable homes and elderly person’s accommodation, new employment sites, open spaces and improvements in supporting infrastructure.

This consultation is focused on asking if the Plan meets various ‘soundness’ and ‘legal compliance’ tests. The examiners role will be to consider whether the plan meets these key tests and to determine whether the Plan is fit for purpose.

Residents, businesses and organisations are now invited to consider the content of the revised document and to outline what changes may be necessary before the Plan is submitted to government for independent examination. The examiners will consider all responses made to this consultation.

The Council will also publish a number of supporting evidence documents which have informed the preparation of the Plan.

Cllr Andrew Brown, Planning Policy & Built Heritage Working Party Chairman added:

“We are pleased to be launching the latest version of the Local Plan and we hope our residents will take this opportunity to respond during the consultation period. The document introduces stronger policies on environmental protection, affordable homes provision, greater biodiversity and energy efficient construction.”

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Keeping your pet smiling!

We all know dental check ups are essential for our children and ourselves but what about our pets? Dental disease can affect all species and is regularly seen in cats and dogs over three years old.

Initially invisible plaque causes gum reddening (gingivitis) which progresses to mineralised brown tartar (calculus) that frequently requires dental scaling. Caught early gingivitis can be reversed, however, over time it progresses to periodontitis with tooth loss and infections of the tooth, gum and jaw bone, with a risk of infection spreading to other organs via the bloodstream.

Dental disease in cats poses particular challenges as they also suffer from chronic gingivostomatitis, a disease where inflammation spreads from the gums to the rest of the mouth. In this condition the body mounts an over-exaggerated immune response to tartar and plaque causing painful inflammation. Treatment is complex and may involve tooth removal, antibiotics and immunosuppression, and should be

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extent of disease and ideal treatment options.

Similarly, Feline Resorptive Lesions affect large numbers of cats. These lesions erode the area between the tooth crown (above gum) and root (below gum) causing teeth to fracture.

At Toll Barn we have a fully equipped dental suite including dental x-ray and our in-house vets have a particular interest in dentistry and are always happy to discuss treatment and prevention options for your pet.

Advanced lesions can be detected by visual inspection, however, early lesions are very painful but only detected by specialised dental x-ray and therefore dental x-rays are always recommended.

When detected early dental disease can often be treated with brushing, however, as disease progresses treatment requires antibiotics, scale and polishing and even extractions. Not all dental treatments are the same and dental treatment should involve a thorough examination under general anaesthesia where every tooth is examined visually and with a special probe.

Dental X-rays should be performed to assess the extent of disease below the gum line in the root / socket area as this is invisible to the naked eye. These investigations determine the

Prevention is always better than cure and our team of qualified veterinary nurses are happy to provide our clients with free of charge dental appointments to show you how to provide the best dental care for your pet.

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One of the UK’s largest residetial developers axes ground rent increases Leases are granted over properties and exist for a finite period of time. Once this period comes to an end, the property reverts to the freehold owner.

When an individual purchases a lease, they do so subject to certain conditions, such as that they will pay ground rent periodically and that they will acquire the freeholder's consent if they wish to sell the lease.

An issue which has arisen in recent years is that developers have begun including provisions thereby enabling them to double ground rent periodically, which makes leases both difficult to sell and mortgage.

In May of this year the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill was introduced to Parliament and further to this, in September the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched enforcement action against developers including Taylor Wimpey, Countryside, Barratt Developments and Persimmon Homes for "possible unfair contract terms" relating to ground rent.

Taylor Wimpey have now voluntarily committed to remove any such unfair terms from their existing leasehold contracts and to exclude these terms from new contracts. The effect of this is that ground rent will now be set at the rate it was when the property was sold and will not rise over time. Countryside Properties has voluntarily removed the terms from their contracts and Aviva who purchased freeholds from

developers also agreed to remove ground rent terms that were considered unfair.

We wait to see if other developers will follow Taylor Wimpey without further intervention from the CMA and the outcome of the ongoing investigation in Barratt Development.

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February 2022

Quick Curry

Are you trying to cut down on calories in a New Year health drive or just looking for a quick replacement for a take-away? This recipe fills the brief on both counts. Ready in about 20 minutes, adaptable and tasty. It also improves on keeping in the fridge for a day or two to develop the flavours. This recipe serves two but is easily doubled.

Ingredients 250g boneless chicken, cut into 2cm cubes/Quorn pieces 1 large red onion, thinly sliced into half moons 1 tbl spoon sunflower oil 2 tsps garlic and ginger paste (I use Tesco’s own) 2 tsps chilli paste from a jar

I can chopped tomatoes 2 tsps garam masala 3 tbl spoons fat free natural yogurt Chopped coriander (optional)

Method Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and gently fry until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and ginger paste and chilli paste and fry for a further I minute. Add the tomatoes and about 100mls of water, bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken and sprinkle over the garam masala, mix well. Cover and cook for about 6-8 minutes (check the chicken is cooked through). Take off the heat then stir in the yogurt, sprinkle with the fresh coriander if using. Serve immediately with boiled rice, cauli rice or warm naan bread.

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Fantastic opportunity for 18–24 year olds!

Merchants’ Place, in conjunction with New-U, are offering exciting work experience placements and comprehensive careers support to help local 18–24 year olds to get a foot on the careers ladder. Funded by The UK Community Renewal Fund, this project will run until 30th June 2022. Participants can gain a range of skills working in 2 different community businesses by having the opportunity to complete work placements in both sites. In each locality, dedicated support teams will guide young people through their experience and help them to increase their confidence and team working.

New-U currently have a successful sustainable clothing and accessories swap-shop based in Castle Quarter, Norwich City Centre and will now be offering the same exciting service in their new shop in Brook Street, Cromer. Their aim is to provide young people with hands on retail customer service, as well as knowledge regarding stock control,

recycling and upcycling clothes.

Merchants’ Place will be offering young people a chance to gain knowledge of food hygiene, reducing food waste and supporting local people experiencing hardship. As part of the project, their in-house Opportunities Coach will support participants with CV support, interview skills, job searching and more.

Whatever stage young people are at with their journey towards work, training or volunteering, we will help them move forward at their own pace. To register interest, you can contact Merchants’ Place by calling 01263 519454 or emailing info@merchantsplace.co.uk. Alternatively, you can contact New-U by emailing clare@new-ultd.co.uk or pop into their new shop on Brook Street, Cromer.

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Fast and Fabulous Food!

Why is it that we crave the kinds of foods that are so bad for us? And while we’re at it, why MUST food be fast?

We have never had so much variety and abundance, yet many of us fill our bellies with substances that provide us with little nutritional value and a whole heap of chemicals that our bodies struggle to process; little wonder that we fall ill.

Surely mealtimes should be long leisurely events to savour and enjoy? Yet we have been conditioned by the food industry to crave instant fast foodstuffs such as burgers, and who doesn’t enjoy a big, juicy quarter pounder jam packed with pickle, cheese, ketchup, mustard, mayo, fried onions and salad? (My mouth is literally watering as I type this!) So, the only way forward is to make your own at home....admittedly this takes me a little longer than driving to a takeaway, but I know exactly what's in it and feel no guilt after devouring it!

The following recipe has been tweaked over many years to become the spectacular outcome it now is. You will also notice that it contains no meat or dairy –helpful for those of you who are vegetarian or vegan, but also a great addition to any recipe repertoire to enable us to get more veggies, nutrients and fibre into us. Don’t be put off by Tofu; it is a great and affordable protein source, and if you use the Tofoo brand which is already pressed to

remove excess water, it is very easy to use and tastes delicious.

The result is the juiciest, most flavour filled burger you could want, loaded with goodness and no nasties. If you wedge some baking potatoes and toss them in a little olive oil and roast for around half an hour, you have a mega feast to be proud of, rather than a takeaway to regret.

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Olive oil 1 pack smoked Tofoo patted dry and grated 1 very large flat mushroom, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tsp Smoked paprika 1 flat tsp Garlic salt Good splash Tamari or Soy sauce Splash balsamic vinegar 1 vacuum packed cooked beetroot, grated Tsp Brown miso paste, mixed with a little warm water 1 to 2 tblsp porridge oats 1 tblsp chickpea flour

Gently fry the onion in a little olive oil for a few minutes or until pale and soft, then add the mushrooms and Tofoo, stirring for a few minutes.

Add the paprika and garlic salt and the splashes of vinegars and stir to combine.

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Remove from the heat and stir in the beetroot and miso and enough oats and flour to bind it all together, ensuring you have mixed it all in well, and form first into a firm ball, and then flatten into a burger pattie, smoothing out the edges (if the mix feels a little dry add another splash of tamari and a little splash of olive oil.)

Place on an oiled baking tray and put in the fridge to firm up for at least an hour (you can make these well ahead of time and keep in the fridge for up to a day if you cling film the top)

When ready to cook, place in a preheated oven on 180 degrees for about half hour, checking after 20 mins-they should be heated right through and just starting to brown.

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February 2022

Worse Things Happen at Sea

“Mayday Mayday Mayday, this is Humber Coastguard. We are receiving a “man overboard” distress call from an automated device”.

if they can see anything going on.

Most days nothing untoward happens beyond walkers asking about tide times and beach access, or perhaps about a distressed seal.

Check the clock. Note the time. Jot down the details. Humber is the Coastguard station to which we report. The distress call is coming from 25 miles away, but we never know when someone else’s incident is going to expand into our 15-mile radius of responsibility.

There are around thirteen incidents a year in “our patch”, roughly one every four weeks. We log and monitor all the big commercial ships that pass, but our main focus is on more vulnerable craft and people: local crab boats, pleasure craft, dive boats, paddleboarders, walkers, joggers, hangliders and so on.

The radio fires up again to announce there are now two further distress calls from two more sources in the same area, and I can hear the Coastguard asking particular ships in the area

Occasionally a dog falls half-way down the cliff and needs rescuing, a dive boat is unable to contact HMCG (we can relay their messages) or we check with the beach lifeguards that they still have sight of a child’s inflatable. Sometimes a hanglider crashes, a walker has a heart attack, or a desperate soul sees the 175 feet high cliffs as an answer. We’re here to help if we can.

It’s a great “job”. In winter the seas can be spectacular, recently reducing a, thankfully unoccupied, sloop to matchwood on the beach just below the station. In summer, with visibility through telescopes to windfarms and gas platforms up to thirty miles away, blue sky, blue sea, and little steam trains chugging their way across the beautiful Norfolk landscape, it can feel like heaven on earth.

Training takes about 6 weeks of weekly three-hour sessions plus some self-study. Coastwatch is interesting, worthwhile and fun: there’s plenty of tech for techies, some numbers for crunchers, occasionally walkers who want to chat (covid permitting), but mostly, if you enjoy sole personal responsibility (managers are only a phone call away) of being a Watchkeeper high on the cliffs watching the sea and helping Coastguards keep people safe: Coastwatch is for you. We always welcome new volunteers. Minimum commitment is a four-hour watch per week.

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Evolution of dermal fillers: The 4th dimension. Do we now have something that delays skin ageing?

• Dermal filler treatments are non-surgical treatments • Fillers can soften lines and wrinkles • Fillers can be used to restore lost facial volume • Skin-boosters improve skin health and hydration • Fillers can be used to provide a threedimensional facelift • New research shows they can hold back years • There are more than 200 fillers in use, not all are safe • Most experts recommend avoiding permanent fillers • Improper use can cause problems • Treatments are largely unregulated so choose your practitioner wisely • At the Coltishall Clinic we specialise in providing a natural look and work hard to provide a safe and comfortable treatment.

Restylane range of dermal fillers has been used for 25 years and 50 million treatments have

been carried out worldwide. Dr Sanjay Gheyi MBBS MS FRCS BCAAM, Medical Director at the Coltishall Cosmetic Clinic says “they come and they go, but HA based fillers have stood the test of time. It is not that we shy away from new treatments. For those of you who know us-we have invested heavily in new technology and have 25 state-of-the-art lasers and light devices.”

Our doctors have personally carried out thousands of Restylane treatments over last fourteen years and it works, is very cost effective and it lasts longer than many other products on the market. We also use other reputable dermal fillers such as Belotero, Radiesse, Profhilo and Juvederm range which are also fantastic treatments.

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February 2022

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299. Mate in two moves

Solution to No. 298: Qe5, threat 2. Bb5. 1… Qc6 2. Qa5 (set 2. Qe2); 1… Qb6 2. Qb5 (set 2. Qa2). The key-move and both defences by the black Q are all Pelle manoeuvres, moves by a pinned piece along the line of pin. The try 1. Qd4? (threat 2. Ra7) is yet another Pelle move, with 1… Qc6 2. Qc4 and 1… Qb6 2. Qxb6 to follow, but 1… Rh7! defeats. This pattern of different mates in set, try and actual play is called the Zagorujko theme.

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Norfolk Cycle Challenge to celebrate 250 years of NNUH

A new cycle challenge has been set by the Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals Charity in celebration of the hospital’s 250th anniversary.

The fitness fundraising challenge is part of the celebrations to mark the special anniversary in our county’s healthcare history, allowing the charity to also celebrate 250 years of philanthropy.

Work began on original hospital in St Stephens, in the heart of Norwich city centre, began in 1771 and opened for patients in 1772 with 100 beds, all of which could only happened with the generosity of donations. The hospital was later rebuilt at the present Colney Lane site and opened to patients in 2001.

For 2022, the N&N Hospitals Charity is challenging everyone to participate in the Norfolk Village Cycle Challenge. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced cyclist, we want you to get on your bike to fundraise and or donate in multiples of £25 to represent the 250 years of charitable donations that has benefited our NHS hospital.

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and is now on medication for this.

We do not know what the future holds for these kittens, but we know that Julie is extra vigilant and is ensuring they have the very best life possible. Koko is the more active of the two and loves to play. Marble meanwhile has got one up on his sister as he has managed to climb and can usually be found curled up on the sofa when Julie returns from work. They are very gentle little kittens and also very cuddly.

Since our last article Edna, an older cat who came in as a stray and was in very poor condition, has left for her new home. We have also re-homed the two lovely cats Flokey and Norbet, who joined us via Westover Vets. Kittens, Kia, Nakita, Marley, Hollie, Chloe, Honey, Paddington, Pukki and Pudsey, have also left for their new homes, plus the two little kittens mentioned last time.

Marley and Koko, the special little kittens, have been adopted by Julie who was already caring for them. They are the first kittens we have ever seen with dwarfism (caused by a rare genetic defect) and it has been a big learning curve for us all. Fortunately, we were able to discuss the condition with another branch of Cats Protection who had their own little dwarf kitten in 2020.

The kittens came into care last May at 4 weeks old, with their litter mates, who were normal sized. Their owner had contacted Stephanie because he could not look after the kittens as their mother had disappeared. Because they were so much smaller than their siblings, we thought at first that they were from another litter as they were not exhibiting normal behaviour for 4-week-old kittens. However, after a visit to the vets with a health problem for Koko, we were advised they were indeed dwarfs. Their development continued to lag behind that of their littermates who were both rehomed after receiving their first vaccination. Because they have such very short legs, but normal sized bodies, they struggled to become mobile; hard to believe when you see how quickly they can move now. They have both had some serious health issues requiring visits to Westover and even an overnight stay for Koko in June as she needed to go on a drip and for Marley at the end of last year when he became constipated. As a consequence of the extra care they need, Julie had become so fond of them she could not bear to part with them, so they have now taken up permanent residence with her. Since their adoption, Koko has needed more treatment for constipation

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A Local Legend

Its pages feature many villages and towns with which we are familiar and were truly known by Bessy. It is a story that grips the imagination, and it is one that anyone who reads it will find unforgettable. Although we read of Bessy’s days in a different age we share her feelings and they are emotions to which we are all, whether male or female, subject to at some time. And what happened to Bessy is maybe something that has happened to us. The emotions felt by people of a different age are felt by us as well, and that is why young and old will relish the story of Old Bessy. It is one of those stories that that tug at the heart strings and linger in the memory. Geoffrey sincerely hopes that you will enjoy this genuine Norfolk legend.

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Some of us know the story of a young lady whose life was blighted by a love affair back in the nineteenth century.

Now Geoffrey Dixon has brought the story of Old Bessy to life in this new book. The names have been changed out of respect for the original characters, but a thread of truth runs through its pages. It is based on a true story but one in which significant details have been lost in the mist of years. Knowing that the story is true lends it a poignancy and we will find ourselves accompanying Bessy as we turn the pages.

This book is available now at Forrest’s News Agency in Stalham, The Showcase in North Walsham and Jarrolds in Cromer and the price has remained consistent: some wonderful hours reading for £7,95. And if you haven’t read his other books, they can all be ordered at these shops.

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before giving awards. The evening gave members the opportunity to view the range of images as well as to receive useful tips detailing how to plan and improve a panel of chosen photographs.

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Groveland Restaurant – New Beginnings

Exciting times are on their way to North Norfolk’s Groveland Restaurant. Nestled in the glorious countryside with uninterrupted views, the restaurant is fully licensed and offers ample free parking.

Award-winning milkshake brand Shakes Rattle and Roll owner Leon Walder has taken the helm and fulfilled his lifelong dream of owning his own restaurant. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the hospitality business, Leon is planning to enhance the current food offering at the restaurant and is working closely together with local food and brewery suppliers to support small businesses and stay true to his local ethos. Showcasing a delightful array of Norfolk produce and locally sourced fresh food, prepared from scratch. The meat, vegetable and deli produce will be sourced from the farm shop and butchers adjacent to the restaurant so it doesn’t get much fresher than that! If you just fancy a cuppa, enjoy quality Calypso coffee and speciality tea to be enjoyed with mouth-watering homemade cakes and scones.

The ever-popular Shakes Rattle and Roll brand of gourmet milkshakes will be making a longawaited comeback in the restaurant very soon, lovingly made from Norfolk’s Ronaldo’s ice cream and the finest sweet treats, available in full and mini sizes for the little ones, there is nothing quite like them locally, they are worth making the trip for them alone. Moving forwards, plans are underway to offer fresh, quality Sunday lunches, evening restaurant opening, quiz evenings, around the world concept evenings, private functions, with or without catering and wedding celebrations. We are also very keen to welcome mum and toddler groups, or friendship groups who are looking for somewhere to meet and socialise after the pandemic. The restaurant is also a part of the Chatty Café scheme, which was set up to battle loneliness, each day a table will be set aside and labelled for those that would like to share a table with a stranger and become acquainted. Leon is hoping that introducing the scheme will help to create a social hub and give his customers an avenue to meet new people.

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We are starting our meeting again on Thursday 17th March This time we are meeting in the afternoons, 2pm at the Jubilee Rooms Community Center,

We look forward to all members coming back and welcome new members. The first meeting will be a get-together, to meet up again after two years and hopefully get this old and wellestablished club up and running again. We need new ideas and lots of new members. Please come and join us, for more information call 01692 500710/07900 836719

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Police in Norfolk made 161 arrests during the annual Christmas campaign highlighting the dangers of driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs.

The message of the campaign was ‘No Excuse’ and involved officers carrying-out roadside checks throughout the day and night, as well as intelligence-led enforcement activity

A total of 868 motorists were stopped or dealt with by officers in Norfolk, 19% of whom were arrested as follows: 85 on suspicion of drink-driving (768 people breathalysed in total, with 683 providing negative tests)

51 on suspicion of drug-driving (75 people tested in total, with 24 providing negative tests)

In addition, nine people were arrested for failing to provide a specimen; and 16 people were arrested for being unfit through drink or drugs

Of all the people who failed a test, 79% were male and 19% were under the age of 25-yearsold.

Chief Inspector Jon Chapman, of the Joint Roads & Armed Policing Team, said: “Driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs is one of the ‘Fatal Four’ offences, which makes you more likely to be involved in either a serious or fatal collision – alongside speeding, driving whilst using a mobile phone and driving without wearing a seatbelt.

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February 2022

Sheringham Councillor Memorialised at The Reef

The community rooms commemorating long-standing Sheringham Councillor, Brian Hannah, have been opened in a ceremony attended by his family.

"I am delighted that the Council have been able to pay tribute to Brian in this way. He was a long serving Councillor who gave so much of himself to the local community he served, and it is very fitting that his memory can live on

The Brian Hannah Community Rooms were opened by his wife, Bev, and his grandchildren on Sunday, who were also given a tour of the facility and use of the gym or pool.

Cllr. Hannah was a District Councillor from 1997 until 2019, before his passing in January 2020; he was a big proponent of developing a new leisure centre for Sheringham, and was involved in the project’s conception, nearly 10 years ago.

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within the community he loved."

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“I've so looked forward to welcoming Brian's family to The Reef. It has been such a pleasure. Brian was determined to make sure that North Norfolk got a leisure centre to be proud of. I think that he would have been pleased to see so many happy children enjoying the pools on Sunday afternoon. I do hope so.”

The community rooms will be multifunctional, with such uses including health referral appointments, physio, sports massages, meetings and children’s parties

Bev Hannah and grandchildren opening The Brian Hannah Community Rooms

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Chloe Hits Six for County Swimming Championships

Swimmer Chloe Jackson, of the North Norfolk Vikings Club has achieved six county qualifying times for the Norfolk County Championships which will be held later this month (February) at the UEA.

Her main focus will be on her freestyle as she qualified first in the 400m in the qualifying gala, the Norwich High School student swam sixteen lengths of the UEA pool to achieve a time of 6:24.67 finishing in fifth place in the 200m, she finished just ahead of fellow Viking Jess Seamark by just over a second, completing the course in 2:51.18. and subsequently qualified in the 100m in 1:15.63.

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Chloe, who trains three times a week and makes a twenty-seven-mile round trip from Hellesdon to the Victory Pool in North Walsham said: “I have found that Vikings are a very welcoming club and I want to do well for them.” Chole will join a very strong team of fourteen Vikings over two weekends at the UEA., under the auspices of lead coach Sam Watts.

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February 2022

Bright Future Ahead for Seaside Golf Club

A young golfer is making his debut as a club professional at a course in his native North Norfolk.

New Mundseley golf pro Charlie Bright Credit: Richard Batson

Charlie Bright has been announced as the new pro at Mundesley Golf Club and will take up his role this month when current professional Ryan Pudney moves to Sheringham as part of the professional team, specialising in coaching.

Cromer man Charlie, 30, first took up the sport as a 12-year-old schoolboy, after trying putting in the garden of his grandad John Laidlow who told him he had a natural eye for the game. The youngster rocketed through the rankings – playing for Norfolk juniors, seniors and slicing his handicap to scratch by the time he was 16. Aged 20, he decided to make it a career and after spells as assistant pro at Sheringham, where he gained his PGA qualifications, and coaching at Royal Norwich, he is delighted to be given his first full pro role at a local club.

Charlie said: “Mundesley is such a friendly, family club which has made major strides in recent years, so I am looking forward to helping maintain and retain that growth, assist members improve their game, and guide them on the best equipment to help them do that via our new expanded club shop.”

As a player who started the game young, when he enjoyed “hitting the ball high and long” he is also keen to encourage the club’s very promising junior section.

Charlie’s family are well known in the area – with parents Mark and Maxine running Café Main in the town’s Church Street, with help from elder son Greg. Mark also spent 30 years working with the Cromer Crab Company and Maxine is a former town carnival queen.

Mundesley club chairman Andrew Keates said: “Charlie’s experience as an aspiring junior at Royal Cromer, followed by nine years as an assistant at Sheringham makes him a perfect fit for a members’ club like Mundesley.

“A qualified PGA golf professional, who is popular and unassuming, he is committed to helping golfers of all standards feel at ease and get the most out of their game. It is the perfect opportunity for Charlie to lead the club to greater things while providing a warm welcome to members and visitors.

“We are sad to be losing Ryan who has been an outstanding head professional who had been at the heart of the renaissance of our club, but wish him all the very best at Sheringham.”

Current pro Ryan Pudney has had two spells at the club as operations manager from 2010 to 2017 and returned as pro in 2018 later becoming director of golf. He added: “I have had two very enjoyable spells at Mundesley working with a proactive board to drive the club forward. I’m delighted for Charlie to be given the opportunity and wish him every success in the role.”

Norfolk’s 2022 Rapid-play Chess Championship

Fifty-six chess players from Norfolk and beyond recently took part in a Rapid-play Congress, held at Horstead Tithe Barn. Players were given just 20 minutes and an additional 10 seconds per move to complete all their moves in each of their six games. The event required considerable stamina as well as chess prowess.

The winner in the Championship Section was IM (International Master) Alan Merry (Bury St Edmunds). Alan scored a perfect 6 out of 6 points and received a cheque for £160.

Five players were joint runners-up. These were Francis Bowers (Peterborough) and four Norfolk players: Roy Hughes (Broadland), David LeMoir (Fakenham), Jeff Dawson (Norwich Dons) and Stephen Orton (Norfolk & Norwich).

Four players, Ed Kirkham (Felixstowe), Mura Antonio (Rushden), Ruben Evans (Linton) and Arthur Dannatt (Norfolk & Norwich) jointly

won the Challengers Section. This was for players with a rating of under 1750. They all scored 4.5 out of 6 points and each was presented with a cheque for £36.

Brothers Peter and Jack Stone (Norwich Juniors) won a section for players with a rating of under 1450. They each scored 5 out of 6 and were both presented with cheques for £50. They were also was presented with the Peter Burnett Cup to share - as the highest scoring

Heather Enid Walker (Broadland & Aylsham Chess Clubs) and Cristina Casti (Norfolk & Norwich Chess Club)

Norfolk players. Other winners included Brian Cunningham (St John’s) and Ashley Robinson (Aylsham) who were the best performing players rated under 1560 and Sharvari Saharkar (Norwich Juniors) also won a performance prize.

The Norfolk Rapid-play Championship is one of a series of events organised by Norfolk County Chess Association (NCCA) and is part of the Marcus Misson Memorial Grand Prix. John Wickham (NCCA Chair and the event’s organiser / arbiter) commented: “Norfolk County Chess Association and Norfolk Chess Clubs offer opportunities for young and old players interested in playing slow and fast games in friendly and competitive environments. Several people took up chess during the COVID lockdowns. Hopefully, this latest event will help encourage others to start playing chess or return to it after a break”.

Anyone interested in joining a club can find the locations of Norfolk Chess Clubs by visiting: www.norfolkchess.org/clubs.html

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Three wins from three have kept the Vikings, who have a game in hand, firmly in the promotion hunt. Before their visit to Hertford on 5th February they were fourth with 64 points, five behind their hosts who were joint top with Sevenoaks and Dorking. There is then a twelve-point gap to fifth placed Wimbledon. Hertford are one of just three sides to have beaten the Vikings this season.

Two of last month’s victories were away, CS Stags 54 - 0 & Sidcup 33 – 14, but the hardest fought was at Scottow Park over Havant. The Vikings were 12 – 0 up in as many minutes but by halftime it was 12 apiece and they then had to play the entire second half without a specialist scrum half, a key position. Three long range penalties from Matt Hodgson saw them home.

The Raiders completed their Eastern Counties One North campaign with wins at Lowestoft & Yarmouth and Beccles. Unbeaten they now enter the Eastern Counties Shield against the top 2 sides from the South & West sections.

The Colts have started their Eastern Counties Cup campaign with the Under 14s/15s/16s participating in Norfolk Cups. Meanwhile the Valkyries enjoyed an Eastern Counties Festival at Bury St Edmunds, entering teams in all three age groups.

Matt Hodgson Photo courtesy of Tunbridge Wells Rugby Club

Three home fixtures for the Vikings this month: Brighton this Saturday (12th), Westcombe Park on the 26th and Sevenoaks on 5th March. They are at Sutton & Epsom on the 19th. Raiders fixtures to be announced.

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New Goals for Erpingham Walking Footballers

Erpingham Leisure Hub awarded £1,400. A grant from Norfolk Community Foundation, through the Victory Homes Community Fund, has enabled Erpingham Leisure Hub to replace some ageing football equipment.

sessions, the Hub also currently facilitates Pilates, Carpet Bowls, Short Mat Bowls and New Age Kurling.

Hub chairman and Walking Football co-coordinator Bill Goreham says that “the new goals have already made a huge difference. Our old equipment needed assembling

From January 2022, new folding aluminium football goals are available for use by the walking football group, and also increasing the Hub’s scope to offer new opportunities for other small-sided football sessions.

The Leisure Hub, established in 2015, is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit community organisation promoting inclusive sport and physical exercise across all age groups.

In addition to twice-weekly Walking Football

football at Erpingham continues to grow in popularity. It provides an enjoyable opportunity for physical and social participation regardless of age, gender or ability. The new goals have enhanced the experience immeasurably, with the added bonus that there is now more time for players to socialise, post-match – a huge, all-round boost for physical and mental health.” Jenny Bevan, Head of Programmes, said: ‘Norfolk Community Foundation is delighted to support this much needed project that will make a real difference in the community. We wish them every success with their work.’

Erpingham Walking Footballers with one of the new goals

Right on Target

On Sunday 9th January 2022, Holt Woodlands Archery and Airgun Club, Holt, Norfolk was host to members of the Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club, Cromer. The proprietor, Jonathan Hancock was presented with an AFVBC Certificate of Appreciation plus an AFVBC Shield and named as honoured amongst our local Veterans. The certificate was presented by Holt resident and local Veterans’ Chaplain, Bishop Dr John Mills RN and the shield by the Right Honourable Duncan Baker, Member of Parliament for North Norfolk.

One of the main issues for Veterans today is their mental health and PTSD with increasing levels of suicide amongst veterans. Sadly, more veterans die of suicide than they do in combat and therefore, the ethos of the club is mutual support, advising and supporting on welfare issues or just providing an arm around

prior to every session and was showing signs of wear and tear.” He added that “walking

Further information about Erpingham Leisure Hub is available via Twitter (@ErpinghamHub) or email (erpinghamleisurehub@gmail.com).

Further information on Norfolk Community Foundation is available via the website www.norfolkfoundation.com.

the shoulder. The natural willingness to help others stems from the tradition and camaraderie that life in the Armed Services instils.

Jonathan is and has been a great supporter of Cromer AFVBC and has done everything in his power to facilitate the use of the Archery and Airgun Club by Veterans. He has been a real stalwart in helping our local Veterans and others who have their own stress and problems, even at a time when he was going through his own battle with stress and some difficulty over the archery club and grounds. Suffice it to say that Jonathan is a great guy who has gone out of his way to help, and he was made an honorary member of the Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club.

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