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New MRI goes live at Cromer and District Hospital

A state-of-the-art MRI machine has gone live at Cromer and District Hospital as part of a £8m imaging equipment replacement programme.

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A new Signa Artist was used for the first time on Monday 22 February after the hospital’s old MRI magnet was craned out of the building in November. The development at Cromer and District Hospital will lead to improved quality of imaging and an enhanced experience for patients in the local area. Continued on page 4...

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New MRI goes live at Cromer and District Hospital

Continued from front cover... It is part of a £8m project to replace vital imaging equipment at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which will see the replacement of four MRI scanners and a CT scanner at the Trust. An additional CT scanner will also be added in the Radiology department at NNUH.

Shelley Johnston, Deputy Lead MRI Radiographer, said Cromer’s old MRI was more than ten years old and around 20 patients a day will be scanned using the new machine.

“It is a huge improvement in technology with more advanced imaging and offers a wider variety of examinations and diagnostic quality. It provides more space with a wide bore and an enhanced patient experience,” she said.

The scheme follows ‘Aged Assets’ government funding that was announced in 2019, as well as benefiting from Adapt and Adopt Covid-19 funding. The project also continues at pace at NNUH with the arrival of a new CT scanner on Sunday 14 February and one of the old MRI was craned out of the building over the weekend.

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A Note from the editor

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Things are looking up at last. At time of writing this, nearly 40% of the adult population have had their first vaccine, we have a plan for the easing of lockdown and the sun has started to shine, albeit intermittently. It feels like there is some light at the end of a very long tunnel. We can tentatively make plans for the months ahead and look forward to being able to meet family and friends again. It is still important to observe the rules, but this final push will hopefully mean the end of lockdown living (or existing).

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Apply for a small financial grant available for people living in North Walsham, with preference given to Applicants who have lived within the parish for at least three years and are able to demonstrate their needs to the Trustees.

It must be a relief for businesses to be able to welcome us back soon, especially in North Norfolk where our local economy relies on leisure and hospitality so heavily. I suspect we will all have a newfound appreciation for the simple pleasures we took for granted before this pandemic.

Applications from individuals, or organisations working to support residents of North Walsham, are accepted. Any grants awarded are paid directly to a supplier, a school or an agency but no money is given to the applicant. Documents to support the application are required. Please contact the Clerk.

It is Mothering Sunday on 14th March, don’t forget that card and flowers. Clocks go forward on 28th March, an hour less sleep but lighter evenings will help dispel the winter blues. Then Easter is upon us, time for renewal and the promise of better things to come.

The next meeting of the Trustees will be Tuesday 13th April, applications to be submitted by Thursday 8th April 2021

If you, or someone you know, might benefit from support from such a grant, please contact the Clerk.

Whatever you are doing to get into the spring vibe, enjoy your March magazine.

All information is kept confidential to the Trustees and the Clerk unless permission is given to share any of it with a third party.

Keep well and safe. Jo – editor.

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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.

It’s an unusually snowy winter for us, but for some other countries, snow is always expected. This month’s wordsearch theme is ‘Countries that get cold winters’. How many can you name? 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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Employment Law: Furlough Leave Frequently Asked Questions

The furlough scheme, also known as a the coronavirus job retention scheme, has been in place for almost a year since it began in March 2020 and with it has come a large amount of questions for employees placed on furlough leave. By December 2020, 9.9 million people had been furloughed with 1.2 million employers using the furlough scheme. The scheme has become bigger than ever anticipated for the UK and has helped saved millions of jobs throughout the pandemic. However, a scheme this size will inevitably have issues, some of which will be discussed below. This article will answer some common questions employees have on the furlough scheme.

i was placed on furlough without my consent. Can an employer do that? Furlough leave is a variation of your employment contract. Usually, your employer cannot vary your employment contract without your consent. If they have done so, and you have objected to the change, this could be in breach of your employment contract. We would recommend in this circumstance you seek legal advice and take a copy of your employment contract with you.

My employer has furloughed me for my full working hours but is still expecting me to work. i have complied because i do not want

to lose my job. Legally, is this right? The simple answer is no. If you are furloughed for your full working hours then you should not be working for your employer in any capacity. You can volunteer or work elsewhere but working for your employer whilst they are claiming furlough payments from HMRC is likely to be fraud.

i have been on furlough leave but my employer has just informed me i might be made redundant. Can they do this? The short answer is yes, this is possible. If there is a genuine redundancy situation, for example a business closure, then it may not be possible for your employer to keep you on furlough leave. If you are unsure and want further guidance, again we would recommend seeking legal advice.

i do not think i am being paid correctly under the furlough scheme. what can i do? In this situation, your first step would be to speak to your employer. If you cannot reach a suitable conclusion just by speaking to your employer, you should seek legal advice on the situation. You may be eligible to bring a claim for unpaid wages.

i am on maternity leave but want to be furloughed as this is better pay. Can i request this? Yes it is possible for this to happen. You would however need to give your employer 8 weeks'

notice of your early return to work so that they are then able to furlough you. As the scheme is due to end on 30 April 2021, there may be little benefit to requesting this at this stage, unless the scheme is extended (STOP PRESS - now extended to September).

My employer has requested i return to work but i do not think it is safe. what are my options? If you do not feel your workplace is safe, inform your employer immediately and do not go into the workplace. Your employer should try to work with you to resolve your concerns. If your employer tries to dismiss your concerns and discipline you for raising these concerns, you may be able to bring a claim against them in the Employment Tribunal. We always recommend you seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity when raising concerns in the workplace.

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■ stay local for exercise – this means in your own village, town or part of the city where you live.

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Coastal visits and house parties lead to lockdown fines

Visitors to Norfolk’s coastal areas and people hosting house parties were among 160 people fined for breaching lockdown rules on the weekend of 28th February.

A large number of fixed penalty notices were given to people who had travelled to visit the coast, in particular Sea Palling, Wells and Hunstanton. People had travelled from as far as Leicestershire, London, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire.

Four house parties were also disrupted over the weekend. Two of these were children’s birthday parties in Great Yarmouth. A number of adults who were present at one of the parties where more than 15 people had gathered were issued with £800 fines. House parties with less than 15 people were also found in Attleborough and Thetford, with those attending receiving £200 fines.

In addition to fines, 132 people were given

warnings. Lockdown measures remain in place, with a requirement for people to stay at home, only leaving for a reasonable excuse. T/Assistant Chief Constable Julie Wvendth said: "We have seen a number of blatant breaches this weekend, many by people who live outside of the county who have travelled to coastal areas. A combination of better weather, lockdown fatigue and the impending easing of restrictions will no doubt influence some people’s behaviour.

"However, the ‘stay at home’ rule remains in place and while the roadmap out of lockdown offers new confidence, we still need to take action now to get us there.”

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Cllr Andrew Proctor, Chair of the Norfolk Engagement Board and Leader of Norfolk County Council, said: "The rules are clear – we must stay in our local area for most things including exercise, in order to curb the spread of the virus. The Prime Minister has set out a clear roadmap for the coming months and we need everyone in Norfolk to pull together in that time to keep the number of cases low. Now is not the time to ignore the restrictions that are in place for the protection of everyone locally and nationally.”

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North Norfolk Photographic Society

Everyone expects tigers – and at Tadoba there they were! Being wildlife photographers, there were also lots of photographs of birds – and a few of the human residents as well! And a few landscapes.

Some are born in India and return to see relatives. Others are travellers who go to see the Taj Mahal and other sights. More go there for work or service. A few go to India to take photographs – as did Liz Wallis and Paul Richards who left their North Norfolk home to spend a somewhat hot spell in the subcontinent.

Liz and Paul (who are members of the Society) showed some of their pictures to North Norfolk Photographic Society via Zoom on February 3rd.

The first image shown was not a photograph at all, but a map of India showing the places visited, which started at Delhi and went on to places such as Tadoba, Bharatpur and the Keoladeo National Park.

The presentation with images spread over two approximate one-hour sessions and all compliments to Liz and Paul for producing so much first-class work and incorporating it into a top class talk.

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The Mundesley Lifeboat is both a charity and a limited company and as such we now require volunteer trustees who will share ultimate responsibility for governing and directing how the charity and company is managed and run. We would like these persons to take a “hands on” approach and be willing to take an active part in the service and some of its projects.

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North Walsham Times

March 2021

POPULAR CONGREGATIONAL MINISTER DIES

Rev Richard Woodhouse was minister of North Walsham Congregational Church where he is sorely and sadly missed and mourned by the congregation and folk who he has helped. For some Rev RIchard was not only a Minister but a very caring friend. He was always "pastorally

Happisburgh Lifeboat Station

Happisburgh volunteers had their first call-out of the year on Friday 19th February 2021.

The pagers sounded at 5:30pm; HM Coastguard had be alerted to an object floating in the sea, around the area of the old lifeboat ramp at Town Gap Happisburgh.

on duty", even through the final days of his illness. He was a listening ear and a great encourager to all who knew him well.

Often behind the scenes, he was helping in so many ways, from taking residents of the care homes who could no longer get to church out for trips around the countryside usually enjoying tea and cakes, to baking delicious cream sponges for coffee mornings. He usually brought elderly into the church who no longer had transport.

At the time of his passing he was in the second appointment at North Walsham, having served previously at Cowper Congregational Church Dereham, also Hingham Congregational. He was first called to N. Walsham ministry in 1993 during that period the church grew in number and witnessing.

In May 2008 he accepted the call to service

in Kentish Town London strengthening the establishing church there. In 2013 he answered the calling to return to North Walsham and faithfully led the congregation.

After a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis and lung problems he was hospitalised in early January 2021 and unexpectedly passed away on 12th January 2021.

There will be a Memorial Service at a suitable safe time, details will be posted publicly. A "Book of Memories" is being created by those who wish to contribute and should you wish to add comments please send your details, name address and contacts by mail to The Church Treasurer and Secretary, at 20, Cromer Road, North Walsham, NR28 0HD.

Richard's wish is that any donations offered to be for the North Walsham Congregational Church via the Church Treasurer details as above.

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The crew were soon at the station and after discussion with HM Coastguard, Russell Pickering the stations D-Class Lifeboat was launched just before 6pm, with Charlotte Siely at the helm and Chris Risby and Will Baker as crew. The sea state was calm with a slight swell; a coast line search was started at once, as they proceeded north to Town Gap. With it now being dark the crew used white parachute flares to illuminate a large area as they proceeded towards Bacton with tide and wind. After an hour of searching and finding nothing, together with no one being reported missing, the crew were stood down and returned to station to refuel, clean down as per Covi-19 rules and made ready for service again.

Charlotte Siely said ‘it was good to get the boat on the water and do the job we are all here for which is SAVING LIVES at SEA. We have been on call all through Covid-19, but training has been affected by lockdown’.

The station would like to remind people to be safe when on or near the beach; if you see any one in trouble in the sea or on the beach or cliffs call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Be mindfull of the number of cliff slips/slides that has been happening; stay clear of the edge and the bottom of any cliffs.

If your pet enters the water please do not enter the water yourself; call for help.

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Any original items of Second World War Homefront / Norfolk / RAF / ARP / Home Guard items or memorabilia for a new display at the RAF Marham Aviation Heritage Centre opening this summer. Tel 07919 182990 Any donations of wool gratefully received. Whatever we receive will be knitted into baby hats to donate to the Norfolk and Norwich Premature Baby Unit or hats and gloves for the Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Please call 07796638020 or email sallylee35@hotmail.co.uk Old railway items always wanted for small museum, particularly tickets, lamps, loco items, station signs, cast iron or enamel notices etc – local items particularly sought. Tel Chris 01508 494204/07966 066563 Any bits from crashed planes, Second World War etc, information on crash sites or anything related for Aviation Heritage Museum based at Frettenham Tel Ken 01692 406943 Wanted by collector 00-gauge N gauge Railway / dinky toys, buildings anything considered cash/instant Bank transfer 01362422451/ 07747097798 Records 45s 78s and LPs cassettes, Computer/Console Games also CDs singles only all considered Tel 01692 405756 For private antique restoration, scrap piano keys, must be pre-1960. Need 10 black and 4 or 5 white. Stress NOT for resale just for my use. Your price will collect. 07827 303482 Longcase (grandfather) clocks wanted " please phone 01263 514552 If answer phone is on please leave your number. Wanted large clay garden pots phone 01263 516828

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Space Saver Car Tyre (on rim), 4 stud, size: T125/90 R15. £20 ono Set of 4 car wheels with good tyre tread and not kerbed, 4 stud, size: 205/50 R16 (87 W rating) £100 ono. Likely suitable for Volvo, Mitsubishi, Kia, Hyundai, Smart Forfour. 01263 711321 24V Rechargeable Lawnmower with a spare battery, adjustable cutting height, only used half a dozen times No longer needed selling for my friend excellent condition. £100 Ono telephone 07825 444575 Claud Butler AL 7005. New tyres and tubes, 7 Speed Shimana gears. Suspension front and back. A very smart bike £195.00. 01328 863371 or email aegent@btinternet.com Lift and recline Cosi model Medina chair dual motor with remote handset excellent condition £150 - 01263 516828 Golf Shoes - Ladies Cotswold size 5 Navy leather Brogue style, pimple sole. £10.00. Telephone after 6pm 01263710616 For sale 2 brand new LG boxed speakers with contact connectors red and black in colour £35 genuine reason for sale. Tel: 07376 199016 in Cromer. Playstation 2 - console, 3 x controller, 30ish x games. All in great condition. A brilliant bargain and wonderful gift for a lucky child in these difficult times. £55. Collect from Holt. 07762 205578. Purple I-go Vertex Sport 4mph mobility scooter. 18 months old and ridden three times. Cost nearly £700 from Careco in Norwich will accept £200. Near mint condition. Collapsible to fit into car boot. 01263 821822 5 single mattress, good condition, free. 01263 721229 Ladies Regatta Great Outdoors X-LT Lightweight Walking Boots. As new. £10. 01263 824045 Ercol Vintage (1959) beechwood Windsor Rocking Chair good condition £50 can deliver Box of 12 general fiction paperbacks various authors N/S household £10. 07952 634570. Holt Bowls Club ladies short sleeved top, brand new and unworn in sealed bag, size 12. £10. 07919 927902. Asparagus two-year crowns (Connovers Colossal) 12 for £10. N.Walsham. 01692 406446 KitchenAid model 5KCM0802 pour over coffee brewer colour red. Very good condition with instruction book. £40 T/N 07586 592120

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March 2021

The Gallant Gardener - Know your Onions what do you know about the humble onion? A vegetable that we encounter every day, a vegetable that brings us flavour and enhances the blandest dish! Where did it come from? It was first found in Asia and was one of the first used by the Egyptians more than 3,500 years ago. It has been found in early China, Rome and across the Atlantic with the native American Indians. It is thought to have been brought to our shores by the Roman occupation. From one plant comes several different cultivars under the family term of Allium: -Shallots, garlic, leeks, chives, spring onions and welsh onions to name some.

Now is the time to start sowing or planting onions for a crop to be harvested in the late summer early autumn. Onions can be grown from seed and the seed needs to be sown in a large tray or small modules and then pricked out into larger pots or modules, ready for planting out. A different way of growing onions is to purchase what are known as onion sets, these have been grown last year and are very small bulbs ready to be planted out. Most onions prefer an open, sunny site but will tolerate some shade. They need

seed as they are under stress.

a cultivated soil that has been manured for a previous crop. Make sure the soil is firm and friable (raked down to a fine tilth). Plant the onions out with 6”or 15 cm between plants and 12” or 30 cm between rows. In my photograph is shown a way of growing more onions in a reduced plot by starting five plants in a pot and then planting them out like that, you will get smaller bulbs, however many people like that smaller size.

As the onions grow, be careful to hand weed between plants as they are shallow rooting, apply a nitrogen rich fertiliser or wood ash to the onions which will encourage bulking out of the bulb. Once the tops start to fall over, turn them away from the sun, so this allows the sun to ripen the bulb and just run your finger around the outside and take away any soil. Dig up the bulbs when dry and then lay out in a dry airy place to dry further. Once they are dry, clean the outside skins and hang up in a dry, cool, frost free place.

Onions are easy to grow, however they do suffer from drought and you must not let the onion bed dry out as this can cause bolting. This means they go straight to

Onions do suffer from onion fly, downy mildew and onion white rot. The latter can be very difficult, as it causes the bulb to rot from the bottom. It can last in the soil for a considerable number of years and will infect other onions crops if planted in the same place.

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March 2021

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Age Concern (North Norfolk) is a Charity committed to supporting the older people in our community. We provide day care services and lunch club, face-to-face befriending and drop-in clubs, across our area.

The Trustees are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced male carer, who will have the skills and enthusiasm to support our older people’s care needs and work alongside a small team of committed care staff. In particular, you will be required to advise and assist with all appropriate personal care needs of Service Users as identified in their Care Plans and Moving and Handling Risk Assessments. These needs may include bathing male Service Users at Day Centre, washing, laundry, continence needs, assist with mobility and feeding, engage with Service Users in activities and home visits.

The Applicant for this post will have experience of working in a Care setting or similar for 2 years; minimum of Level 2 in Heath and Social Care; hold a clean driving licence; have the ability to work well within a small team; have excellent communication skills, computer skills, numeracy and literacy skills; be both confident and competent within a care setting; and friendly and approachable to Service Users and their family members.

Starting pay will be £9ph working 16 hpw plus paid holidays. If ‘YOU’ are the person we are looking for ... then please contact Alison via email ageconcernad@gmail.com or call 01263 821188 for a Job Description and Application Form, CV, Qualifications and References required. Closing date: March 31st, 2021

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR REGULAR CLIENTS, who each received a free WINTER WARMER HAMPER

Although the Age Concern (North Norfolk) Day Centre in Cremer Street, Sheringham is still closed until Government Guidance regarding the lifting of Coronavirus restrictions is announced, our staff has continued to supply hot home-cooked meals at lunchtime through ‘Meals on Heels’ and Befriending calls to ensure those of our older community in need, are keeping safe and well.

But this week, an extra surprise awaited our regular Clients who have been unable to attend the Day Centre since the New Year.

The Staff and Trustees of Age Concern (North Norfolk), through the support of the Norfolk Community Foundation delivered twenty-one special WINTER WARMER HAMPERS containing essential food products, thermal clothing and various emergency safety items. www.rosevillapublications.co.uk

Everyone given a hamper was thrilled, with calls coming into the Centre thanking us for such a thoughtful and unexpected gift. We were equally pleased that we could provide just a little support, best wishes and contact, in the hope that soon we will be able to WELCOME our regular Clients, as well as new visitors, back to the Day Centre. Contact us now to book a visit for when we can reopen. The Day Centre is normally open Tuesday through to Friday, 9.30am to 3pm. Book a place for a home-cooked lunch, fun activities or just a chat.

Phone Alison on 01263 821188 or email ageconcernad@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing our regular Clients and many new visitors, soon. North Walsham Times

March 2021

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Due to the current Coronavirus COVID-19 situation all libraries and mobiles are closed temporarily. All items currently on loan will be automatically renewed and no further charges will be incurred until further notice. For the latest information follow us on: • Twitter: @NorfolkLibs • Facebook: @NorfolkLibrariesUK • Instagram: norfolklibraries

When we reopened last summer, after what everyone thought was the end of a one-off enforced hibernation, rumours where everywhere about outdoor dining being the only way forward and even the only dining permissible. For this reason, we, at The Grove, invested in a pizza oven and started serving pizza on the lawns, within two weeks, we had to buy a second pizza oven to keep up with demand. The food was great, the wine was flowing and the company was… well that depended on who you chose to bring…

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But, even in the driest part of the country, it does rain and it can get chilly in the evenings, so we looked into ways of creating shelter.

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After further investigation and thanks to the help of the business resilience and recovery grant from Norfolk artist’s impression of the tipi and Suffolk LEP, the idea of Sundown came about; a seasonal restaurant in giant tipis with a menu based around pizzas, Norfolk tapas and ice-cream. Meaning people can sit and watch the sun slip away while raising a glass and wishing good riddance to the past 12 months.

St Nicholas Church needs your help

As we remain in uncertain times, we are aware that everyone is looking after their pennies. St Nicholas Church is in need of some urgent work to the main roof and the flat roof of the tower. Our much-needed funds are down due to the church being closed and not receiving any donations from our wonderful visitors. St Nicholas Church would really appreciate any donations you are able to give and we would be so grateful for your help. There are several options for sending your donation: • Envelopes with donations/cheques into a secure post box at the end of the church under the tower. • Envelopes with donations /cheques can be posted or delivered to Mr Roger Buck (Church Warden) at 21 Plantation Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9XG. • Online payments can be made by calling Mr Roger Buck (as above) on 01692 219533. Thank you in advance from all at St Nicholas Church

We haven’t been standing still this winter and Sundown will be opening on May 17th, Boris willing, and will be welcoming residents and locals alike.

For the more social media-minded you can follow us on Twitter or Instagram @thegrovesundown, for those who can’t be bothered with social media, pick up the phone 01263 512412 to book a table or go through our website.

The Churches in North Walsham wish you all a very Happy Easter

These are difficult and strange times but we pray for God’s peace and health for all of you. Many of our activities are either suspended or have moved online for now, but we’d love to serve you if we can and for you to join us in whatever ways we’re still gathering. Please do get in touch if you’d like to find out more:

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March 2021

Keeping your pet away from danger

March marks toll barn Vets Pet Poison Prevention Month so it’s a great time to raise awareness of some commonly encountered household poisons.

in the Larder! Chocolate contains Theobromine which can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, increased breathing rate, restlessness, hyperactivity, increased heart rate, inco-ordination and seizures. Signs usually occur 4-24 hours after ingestion. The darker the chocolate the higher the theobromine concentration. Grapes, raisins, sultanas and currents are all potentially able to cause kidney failure in dogs and cats. Signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, inappetence, salivation, weakness, lethargy and blood in the urine. Onions and garlic contain organosulphoxides which causes anaemia (low red blood cells) and other problems with blood cells. Japanese dog breeds and cats are even more susceptible to poisoning. Symptoms include pale gums, lethargy, increased breathing and heart rate, vomiting and inappetence. Xylitol is an extremely harmful artificial sweetener found in sugar free chewing gum and sweets. Ingestion causes

a rapid and life threatening drop in blood glucose (sugar) level and liver damage. Signs include weakness, lethargy, collapse, vomiting, tremors and seizures, jaundice (yellowing of the gums and eyes), black faeces and coma.

in the Garage! Antifreeze is very poisonous and attractive due to its sweet taste. Found in screen wash and brake fluid, just one teaspoon can kill a cat and cause kidney failure in a dog. 12 to 24 hours after ingestion the pet can start to look better, but this is usually followed by more extreme symptoms. Signs include drunk-like behaviour, incoordination, increased drinking and urination, drooling, vomiting, panting, sedation, coma and kidney failure.

Rat poison is highly toxic, stops blood clotting and can be fatal. Pets can be successfully treated if treatment is started early. Usually,

Like many charities, Norfolk Greyhound Rescue (NGR) have been under pressure during the pandemic. Unable to hold fundraising events has inevitably resulted in a severe reduction in income, but the number of hounds needing help does not stop. NGR is a non-profit organization who aim to rehome Irish greyhounds, ex-racers and those who never made the cut for racing, and now face an uncertain future or sometimes, tragically, an untimely end.

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Mycotoxins are found in mould including food waste and compost heaps and are highly poisonous. Signs include muscle tremors, seizures, panting, hyperactivity, vomiting, weakness, and uncoordinated movements.

Time is critical with poison cases so if you have concerns about your pet please contact your vet as soon as possible. Our friendly team are on hand 24/7 to advise our clients on 01692 407126.

If you are able to offer a foster placement for a dog or are interested in offering a forever home, please contact NGR via their website at norfolkgreyhoundrescue.co.uk. There you can find more information about NGR and how to become a hound foster carer or adopt one of these wonderful dogs.

A Qualified Veterinary Nurse is needed to join our Independent family run 4 Vet, 8 RVN team.

Our purpose built small animal and exotics practice opened 7 years ago and we offer a full range of medical and surgical services including an onsite exotic pet referral service and CT scanning service. Our nurses are an essential and valued part of our team and shifts include Theatre, hospital, laboratory, nurse clinics and reception roles. We see a huge variety of interesting surgical and medical cases and have loyal clients who enjoy attending nurse clinics. No previous experience of exotics is required. We are looking for a full time RVN with a 39 hour week including a half day off each week and a full day off if on call the weekend. A share in the out of hours rota is required but the vets take the phone and care for inpatients. We offer a generous salary, support and funding for CPD including Certificates, payment of RCVS fees and a friendly and supportive work environment to help you to be the nurse you always wanted to be. For further details and a confidential chat please give Nola or Faye a call or email as below

Alternatively, if you are unable to offer a home but would still like to help, donations are always welcome and can be made on the website and once lockdown is eased, why not hold a fundraising event or volunteer to help at an event?

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Census 2021, North Norfolk Needs You! the office for national statistics – which runs Census 2021 – is working with north norfolk District Council to deliver a successful census and help local services to fully meet future needs.

Understanding the needs of the nation helps everyone from central government to local organisations, such as councils and health authorities, plan and fund public services across England and Wales. Census outputs inform where public funding is spent on services like transport, education and health – on cycle routes, schools and dental surgeries.

The census, taking place on 21 March 2021, will shed light on the needs of different groups and communities, and the inequalities people are experiencing, ensuring the big decisions facing the country following the Coronavirus pandemic and EU exit are based on the best

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

“North Norfolk District Council would encourage all of our residents and property owners to complete the Census form, either in hard copy or online formats, when asked to by the Census 2021 team as the information provided is so important in understanding the changing structure and needs of our community over time and ensuring that we secure the appropriate level of funding to provide public services in the future. "North Norfolk is a fantastic place to live and work, but often the needs of our communities are overlooked as policy makers at a national level have a “tourist's-eye” perspective of the District - and don’t appreciate the high costs of living in rural communities, the true make-up

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Census 2021 will include questions about your sex, age, work, health, education, household size and ethnicity. And, for the first time, there will be a question asking people whether they have served in the armed forces, as well as voluntary questions for those aged 16 and over on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Paul Walmsley, Census Engagement Manager, added: “the level of advice and support given to me from both the Council and local community groups has been exceptional, I and the ONS team are determined to achieve the best possible Census for all in North Norfolk”.

There is plenty of help available, with people also able to complete the census over the phone with assistance from trained staff via the ONS’ free phone contact centre. The ONS also aims to provide in-person support to complete the census online through Census Support Centres where it is safe to do so.

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Households will begin receiving letters with online codes in March explaining how they can complete their online census. People can also request a paper questionnaire if they’d prefer to complete the census that way. In areas where lower online completion is expected, around 10% of households will receive a traditional paper form through the post.

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of our local economy and the challenges of an older population accessing acute health services in locations beyond the District which are difficult to access by public transport.

Results will be available in 12 months, although personal records will be locked away for 100 years, kept safe for future generations.

For more information and advice on how to answer the questions, visit census.gov.uk

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February 2020 to be exact.

Maybe later this year there will be some rugby matches to report on! It is now more than a year since the Vikings last played – 29

The match that day, at home against Harpenden, was a particularly memorable one as the 33 -3 victory guaranteed them promotion to London & South East Premier with four games left to play.

Organised sport has been given the provisional go ahead to re-start from 29 March but what that means for rugby is unclear with the RFU still (as at 1 March) working with the Government on the format of rugby that will be permitted. Currently the only competitive matches allowed in England, except Internationals, are for the men in the Premiership and Championship (latter about to start), and for the women in the Allianz Premier 15s. These competitions are subject to protocols, no crowds are allowed and there have been many cancellations due to Covid outbreaks.

The team aiming to walk around the world in 80 days are well on target. After 49 days they had clocked over 24 Million steps and were approaching the northern tip of New Zealand’s North Island before heading across to North America.

Meanwhile the Valkyries recently had their first on line fitness session with the RAF and are raring to go as shown in the (pre-Covid) picture above. Hopefully it won’t be too long before they, along with the adult sides and Youth & Minis, are at least back training.

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288. Touw Hian Bwee. 1st Prize, Friends of Chess Composing Tourney, 1961

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288. Mate in two moves

solution to no. 287: 1. Rb7, threat 2. Re7, threat 2. Re7 1… Kxd5 2. Rc7; 1… Kxe3 2. f5; 1… f6 2. Qe6; 1… f5, Bf5 2. Qf3. Spectacular key-move, granting the black K two flights, each met by further battery-openings with 2. f5 also opening an indirect battery line to d4 and e4 for the white Q. A mini-duel between the Q and the black Pf7 add to the feast. no. 288 is the first-prizewinner from the same Composing Tourney, and also shows brilliant play with no less plan 6 defences by the black Q, including the cross-check 1… Qb8+ 2. Rf8 set on the diagram. Even though something must be done about the defence 1… c4 which would give the black K a 4th flight, the key is excellent and the composer did well to secure it. Difficulty 4.

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When the weather is cold and you need something substantial and comforting this soup really hits the spot.

Easy to make, tasty and ideal for freezing it is certainly a favorite in our house. It can be served smooth or chunky and improves on keeping in the fridge for a day or two (if it is around that long!)

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Sheringham Shoal grant supports home learning in North Norfolk

The Sheringham Shoal Community Fund has made a grant of £25,000 to the Every Child Online initiative which aims to ensure that every young person in Norfolk has access to the digital technology to allow them to learn from home during this period of pandemic lockdown.

The initiative was established by Norfolk County Council and the Norfolk Community Foundation earlier this year when it became apparent that Norfolk's schools and academies would need to supply around 6,000 devices to ensure that all young people in the county had access to the equipment and technology to facilitate successful home learning.

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"The Sheringham Shoal Community Fund was established to support projects that would benefit the wider North Norfolk community, and education has always been one of its key criteria," said Karl Butler, the Power Plant Manager of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm. "With two young children of my own, I understand the challenges and difficulties which families have endured this last twelve months across the UK. I am therefore delighted that we are able to support the Every Child Online campaign, helping improve access for children to education."

In addition, from May 2020 the Sheringham Shoal Community Fund provided grant funding to the COVID-19 community response fund to support local charities working in North Norfolk to keep vulnerable people safe, The Sheringham Shoal Community Fund totals £100,000 per annum, and by the end of 2020 it had donated some £880,000 to over ninety individual projects in North Norfolk since its establishment in 2010.

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North Walsham District Council Report March

We are writing to give you more news of what North Norfolk District Council has been doing lately. We hope that this is useful to you.

update on the District Council's budget for 2021/2022 We are pleased to report to you that there will be no increase in North Norfolk District Council's share of your council tax for next year. Car parking charges will stay as they are and there will be no reduction in the Council's services to you. It has been a hard year and we are very glad that we have been able to manage our ﬁnances without having to ask you for more money. We are the only District Council in Norfolk which will not be raising taxes. Covid

Since the beginning of the Covid pandemic North Norfolk District Council has paid out more than £80 million in grants to roughly 4500 businesses. More locally, in North

Walsham the District Council has made the New Road Car Park available to people attending their Covid vaccination appointments at the Community Centre. For two days a week the Vicarage Street Car Park has been made available as a Covid testing centre.

Our Environmental Health o cers have continued to give advice and guidance on social distancing to residents and businesses alike. They have worked on enhanced contact tracing of Covid positive cases, taken part in joint patrols with Norfolk Constabulary and, more recently, they have been checking compliance in our supermarkets.

the environmental agenda Despite all of this, our wider environmental work is making progress. At a live streamed meeting of the Built Heritage and Local Plan Working Party on February 22 we strengthened even further the environmental requirements of

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Taboo?

by Miranda Marshal, Director, Hayes + Storr

It is oft said that the Victorians were obsessed with death, but would not talk about sex, and that, in contrast, the western world of the 21st Century is obsessed with sex but will not talk about death. The pandemic is changing that, somewhat. The euphemisms of death are often hilarious. When I first started out as a private client lawyer, people would talk about ‘losing your mother’ which made me think of the ‘departed’ (there we go again!) rather like a toddler who had wandered off. In his book of the same name, Evelyn Waugh in the 1940s made fun of the term ‘The Loved One’, which has now entered mainstream language, even to the extent of being uttered without a hint of irony by Boris Johnson. In our modern fluid and blended society, the term is useful, rather like actors who call everyone ‘darling’ because they can’t remember names.

In 2011 the first ‘Death Café’ was held in the UK to provide an opportunity for people to ‘gather to eat cake, drink tea and talk about death’ in a positive way and now there are 10,000 such ‘cafés’ around the world, including online. A bit of a niche for most, probably. Making the right plans now to manage ‘the inevitable’ gives peace of mind and setting out your wishes makes it easier ‘for those ‘left behind’ ‘when the time comes’.

Unsurprisingly, in 2020-1 there has been a big increase in Will-making. Ancient Romans considered the success of their life to be measured by the respect and love with which they were remembered posthumously and put much effort

into preparation. It was an anathema for them to die without a Will, for that very reason. Why therefore do some people take the line that ‘They can fight over it all when I’m gone, because I won’t be here to see it!’?

Making a Will is the best way to think about the legacy (in the widest sense) that you will leave and how your worldly wealth will be settled – well or badly, it’s your choice.

death. There are usually extras and someone makes money out of selling them but they have their appeal. Make sure you go to a reputable independent undertaker to get yours!

Your funeral, sadly currently a shadow of pre-Covid, too needs careful thought. The Victorians would have been mortified at the utilitarian process of the last year; certainly, no paid mourners, as in Oliver Twist.

If it could be a problem, rather than ignore the risk of a claim against your estate, grasp the nettle and discuss it with your solicitor. Careful noting of your thinking and background are all useful defensive ammunition, should a dispute arise. Making a Will with a good and specialist solicitor is eternally fundamental, but especially where there is an inheritance dispute waiting in the wings.

Please choose the right executors: they should be people you trust and whom you can rely upon to do the job, and to do it well. They should get on, but need not be close. Best ask them too, so it doesn’t come as a surprise from which they recoil, leaving no one to do the job.

Think about whether you want cremation or burial. The former requires two doctors to certify your death as there are no remains to be dug up later (maybe, I have watched too much ‘Silent Witness’ and other police dramas?). Organ donation rules have changed and there is now an opt-out (rather than an opt-in) system. Transplant surgeons want healthy young organs, so those of octogenarians are generally surplus to requirement.

Prepaid funeral plans mean that no one can skimp on your funeral and pocket the funds after your

Digital assets can easily be overlooked. Keeping paper records is considered safer, generally, than electronic data; so, hand a sheet with the information including passwords, to your solicitor to be stored with your Will. Regular updating is important.

And remember, in the meantime, enjoy your time on earth! Miranda Marshall Director - Hayes + Storr miranda.marshall@hayes-storr.com

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Plant Power!

I am the absolute last person to want to restrict my diet to a faddy one just because I've seen something on the telly or in the papers, but in this season when our health is foremost in our minds and supporting your body through food has been thrown into stark relief, making good food choices has taken centre stage for me. Having contracted Covid in early November and struggled with Long Covid ever since with a variety of alarming symptoms including high blood pressure (something I have never suffered with) I became determined to try everything I could through nutrition to improve my health. Since mid-January, I have been completely plant based in my diet, not an easy task but an interesting journey of discovery, and one which in just 6 weeks, has seen my blood pressure return to completely normal, and enabled me to come off all other medication I was on. I’m not out of the woods yet on the pain front, but things are steadily, and measurably, returning to normal, which is massively encouraging, and something which I would encourage others to try. With this in mind, I’m going to share some of the tips and tricks I have picked up over this time, so that you don’t have to learn the hard way as I have! Today’s recipe is an absolute cracker, and so versatile. Pesto usually has Parmesan in it, but really does not need it (I know, I was sceptical too, but trust me, this tastes amazing). One of the huge benefits of being plant based are all the wonderful extra nutrients you get from all those beautiful plants, all supporting the health of your body.

Opt for whole foods, not packaged factory based ‘vegan fare’ from the supermarket; think wholegrains, nuts, seeds, olive and coconut oils, herbs and spices, vegetables and fruit as your basic foods, and add in a few ‘treats’ in the form of ‘vegan’ cheeses, organic Tofu and Tempeh (use Tofoo brand, it’s the best) and 70% Cocoa chocolate and yummy dried fruits when you need a sweet hit. Preparation is key if you want to make life easy and are busy; batch cook beans or pulses and pasta or grains at the start of the week to throw in recipes quickly, have home-made veg soup for speedy lunches, make pesto, keep crunchy veg in the fridge to snack on, make hummus, roast a big batch of veg (peppers, red onions, sweet potatoes, butternut squash) to chuck in later. All will keep well in the fridge for up to a week. Even if you eat this way for the majority of the time, but occasionally have to tuck into your favourite meat foods, you will reap benefits. We can’t take control of a lot at the moment, but our food choices are ours to make, and for me, healthy choices have led to a much heathier and happier body.

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For the mushrooms: 1 large flat mushroom and a good handful of chestnut mushrooms, all sliced 1 tsp smoked paprika A tsp liquid smoke (optional, available in good health food stores or online) Pinch garlic salt Few drops of balsamic vinegar Pinch sugar Fry the mushrooms gently in a non-stick pan until they release their juices, then add in the rest of the ingredients and simmer gently until the juice reduces away, stirring occasionally. (scale up the ingredients to make a larger batch)

to make up the tart 1 pack of Jus Rol Gluten Free Vegan ready rolled Puff Pastry A handful of black olives A little vegan grated cheese if desired (I use Applewood Vegan as it melts well) If you’ve prepped pesto and mushrooms ahead of time, this literally takes minutes to make. Take the pastry out of the fridge about 10 minutes before you need it to come up to room temp, unroll and leave on the greaseproof paper that it's rolled up in. Place on an oven proof tray and score about an inch in all around the outside, taking care not to cut all the way through. Spread a decent quantity of pesto on the tart, avoiding the outside inch that you have scored. Spread the mushrooms around evenly and dot the olives on the tart. Grate on a little cheese and place in a preheated oven on 200° for approx 15 mins or until the outside has puffed up and is starting to colour, and the middle of the tart is bubbling. Serve immediately with a huge seasonal salad. Use the pesto for pizzas or pasta, add to soups or stews or stir into hot new potatoes. Carolyn Burn

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£187,000 in a full year by no longer using more expensive bed and breakfast accommodation and providing a better form of housing for homeless residents - Information and Advice Budget doubled, with an extra £70,000 to provide support to residents who are vulnerable and/ or in need of advice and support in the current challenging environment.

Council Approves 21/22 Budget

North Norfolk District Council’s budget for 2021-22 was approved at a full Council meeting on 24th February.

Councillors voted after a debate to approve the proposed budget, which includes a freeze on NNDC’s Council Tax precept residents will be asked to pay and a commitment not to reduce any key services.

Parking charges in Council-run car parks will not increase and the budget agreed will also see the Council inject £550,000 into its reserves, to help ensure key NNDC projects are delivered effectively during the financial year.

Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Finance Portfolio holder Cllr Eric Seward highlighted the Council’s sound financial position in being able to freeze Council Tax while maintaining and improving the Council’s services.

These include: - New leisure centre to open in Sheringham in August and within budget - Roll-out of a £1.4m programme to support more affordable homes - Tree planting scheme to plant 110,000 trees in North Norfolk by 2023 under Council’s Green agenda to continue, supported by a £300,000 budget and with two dedicated environment officers appointed - Seafront chalet refurbishments in Cromer and Sheringham with a budget of £101,000 - Implementation of £3m North Walsham Town Centre Heritage Action Zone regeneration scheme to revitalise and re-energise this important North Norfolk town centre - More temporary housing accommodation being obtained by the Council for residents in high housing need, with 11 properties bought or being purchased to date. This is projected to save the Council

He said: “I am delighted that the Council has approved a budget that does not burden householders at this difficult time with an increased charge for the services it provides. I am particularly pleased that the Council is able to do this whilst making no cuts to our services and continuing with our ambitious investment programme to improve them.”

Cromer Pier to Reopen from March 8th

Following the Government’s latest announcement on Monday regarding changes to national Covid-19 guidance, we can confirm Cromer Pier will re-open from March 8 for those taking exercise or meeting with one friend in accordance with the updated regulations. The pier will not be open for fishing, crabbing or any other activities until further notice, pending any future changes to the national guidelines.

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When ten-year-old cats, Penfold and Percy, came into care, their previous owners advised us that, although brothers, they did not really get on. Although initially in one pen it was obvious that they would prefer to have their own space so as soon as the adjacent pen became free Percy was moved into it. They do still have contact but on their own terms and are much happier now. These two friendly boys have had health issues but will soon be available for adoption.

Another instance illustrating that not all cats enjoy sharing their space is dear little Patches. Her owners wisely contacted us because Patches was stressed living in a 6-cat household and had developed cystitis. Poor little girl, she was so stressed that, not only was she using her litter tray for toileting, but also her beds. She was constantly doing little wees. After a course of antibiotics, having her own space. and plenty of tlc this delightful little cat no longer has a problem and has already been reserved, ready to leave for her new home where she will be the only cat.

A recent phone call from a member of the public seeking advice, highlights one of the reasons not to obtain a cat or kitten via the internet. The lady concerned was ringing for advice as she had recently purchased a kitten at considerable expense from one of these websites. The advertisement indicated that the kitten was part pedigree (actually, no, it is either a pedigree with pedigree papers or it is a moggy). On arriving at the house to collect the kitten, the seller took her basket and came back with the kitten inside. The lady did not see the mother cat, any other kittens or where the cats were housed. On arriving home, she opened the basket but the kitten would not come out and she did not know what to do as the kitten would not let anyone near it. This kitten has obviously not been socialised at all and will need lots of care to achieve this. Unfortunately, she has not been able to make contact with the seller and could not remember exactly where she went to obtain this

kitten and the details have disappeared from the website. If you do feel comfortable obtaining a cat or kitten from one of these sites, always go to collect them, see how they are kept and make sure they are healthy and friendly.

Last year you may recall that we Patches mentioned that Pauline, one of our long-term fosterers, had given up her two pens as she had health problems and could no longer look after the cats. I am now very sorry to have to advise that Pauline sadly died recently having had a relapse.She will be remembered by all those that had cats from her as a very gentle and kind lady who cared very much for her charges and her own much-loved cats. Our condolences to her husband and two remaining cats

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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