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Issue no 526 21st December 2019

Christmas Lights Switch On

The town’s brilliant Christmas Lights were switched on last month!

After a bit of rain which affected the PA system, the weather dried up for the important stuff. Many thanks to Benny Pitcher for throwing the switch.

We also have a lot of other people to thank for helping to make this magical evening happen. A large number of volunteers work tirelessly behind the scenes, and they all deserve recognition.

Paul Starling organised the whole thing, top man, Paul!

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Loads of people put their blue Tesco tokens in the right place giving Carnival a nice boost to its funds.

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North Norfolk District Council bin collection calendars and dates - revised bin collection days over the Christmas period 2019/20

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WEYBOURNE WI ENJOYED A NOSTALGIC CHRISTMAS FILM SHOW

On Wednesday 4 December 46 members and friends of Weybourne WI met at the village hall for a nostalgic film show with a Christmas theme.

The afternoon began with a short business meeting and then soon progressed to the highlight of the afternoon, which was presented by Phil Slater. Phil has a vast collection of vintage film clips and had combined a collection of several to entertain us.

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A short film showing various performing animals at a circus, made us all realise how things have changed in the intervening years. Celia Howe gave a vote of thanks.

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Extra Lights Express

The North Norfolk Railway has reacted to the unprecedented demand for seats on the new Norfolk Lights Express by adding a further 10 trains.

Demand for seats has outstripped all expectations with the initial 55 trains approaching full. The decision to add a further 10 trains was not taken lightly but the feedback from passengers travelling has been so enthusiastic that it was considered the additional trains would provide further opportunities for those not able to get a seat on the published programme.

The Norfolk Lights Express which operates from Sheringham through to Holt and return offers the opportunity to experience an amazing light show which illuminates the landscape as the train meanders along the route. All this is set to music creating an enchanting evening experience. The train is covered with a Kilometre of rope lights and has around 2.5 miles of cabling to support them.

Each train has seating for over 200 visitors.

The services will now continue to operate through

to the 5th January 2020 offering a further 2000 seats for sale.

During the day the award-winning heritage railway transports customers back in time on steam and diesel trains through some of North Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most picturesque countryside, however as the light fades, the railway will be transformed as The Norfolk Lights Express steams into town on selected evenings during November and December.

The Norfolk Lights Express is one of a limited number of operations of this product and the only one taking place in East Anglia.

Hugh Harkett, Managing Director, who witnessed the secret trial operation back in June stated: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was unbelievable. While the external view is incredible, the lighting and scenes along the track will, I am sure, make this a real trip to remember for our visitors of all ages. The trainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s external lights provide

WE ARE THE FIRST IN NORFOLK! Sheringham has just been accredited as the first PLASTIC-FREE beach in the county.

The Sheringham Plastic Awareness group has brought together local businesses, schools, and community organisations, all working together to clear our beautiful beaches of plastic waste.

The aim was to do so in two and a half years, yet the dedicated volunteers did it in just 18 months!

Many thanks to all involved, particularly April Hayward of the High School, the Town Council, Rainbows, the Quakers, the Primary School and the Community Centre, as well as many of our townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s businesses.

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amazing technicolour effects for passengers as the train passes through the cuttings along the route.â&#x20AC;?

The Norfolk Lights Express will complement the railwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular family event, the Santa Special trains, which have also been totally rejuvenated with many new attractions including Reindeer and will continue to operate during the day.

The Norfolk Lights Express departs from Sheringham Station, each journey lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes. Tickets cost ÂŁ15.00 per person. Please check www.nnrailway.co.uk for specific date and departure time information.

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Featuring an eclectic mix of international music, drama, comedy, visual art, street theatre, workshops and more, Holt Festival is a fabulous celebration of the arts.

Anwen Hurt, Holt Festival Artistic Director, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holt Festival brings together the best in music, theatre, fine art and the spoken word. Our diverse programme of events ensures that there is something for everyone and each year visitors from near and far flock to our picturesque Georgian town in North Norfolk to enjoy all that the week-long Holt Festival has to offer.â&#x20AC;?

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Sheringham Independent Issue 526 21st December 2019

Financial Settlement on Divorce - what rights do I have?

Whilst obtaining a divorce is often straightforward, agreeing what is going to happen to the family finances is usually more complicated. Although the divorce and finances are technically two separate sets of proceedings, they are usually looked at

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alongside one another.

By the nature of being married, spouses have financial claims against one another until they are formally dismissed by the Court. It is important for parties to understand their rights and entitlements in advance as it can help in managing expectations and often speed up the process. It is hoped that at this stage, former spouses can really begin to think about the future, putting any conflict behind them.

When looking at the finances, the first step is to ascertain what is in the family pot. This will include matrimonial assets. These are assets that were built up during the period of the marriage. These could include, but are not limited to, the family home, other properties, pensions, savings, investments, business assets and vehicles. Sometimes there are also non-matrimonial assets. These are financial assets which were acquired before or after the relationship, inheritances and gifts. There is scope for non-matrimonial assets to be treated differently, and potentially excluded, but it will depend on the individual circumstances of the case and often the party’s needs.

There is no hard and fast rule for calculating the financial settlement. Each case is judged on its own merits. The law focuses on achieving a fair outcome which can be very different from one family to the next, and whilst the starting point is 50/50, this doesn’t necessarily mean half and half. There will often be a range of different ways in which the assets can be divided and the advantages and disadvantages of those will need to be explored.

It is also important for you to consider what your preferred option would be and the practicalities of that.

The Court’s first consideration is any minor children. The Court will want details about where and whom any children will be living so that this can be taken into account when looking at the type of housing required to meet their needs. The length of the marriage is also a key consideration. If the parties lived together prior to the marriage then this can be taken into account provided that it “flows seamlessly into marriage”. Age is also a factor along with income and earning capacity. For

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example, if one party is better equipped to “regenerate” their finances or meet their needs from their income then there may be an argument to say that they should receive less. The Court will also consider contributions made by the parties to the marriage.

There is often a misconception that this simply relates to financial contributions. It is wider than that. It takes into account contributions to the family as a whole.

For example, caring for children is clearly a vital and equal contribution.

One asset that often causes confusion is pensions and how they should be dealt with on a divorce.

A survey recently carried out by Shoosmiths found that a third of married couples do not know about pension sharing on divorce. This is a worrying statistic, particular for women who separate after taking a career break to start a family, as this can have a huge impact when it comes to long term financial security. The research shows that on the whole, pensions are often overlooked with the focus being on physical assets.

When it comes to pensions on divorce there are different options but the most common are pension sharing and pension offsetting. Pension sharing is where one party’s pension is split and a percentage transferred to the other spouse to “top up” their pot, usually either to equalise pension values or income upon retirement. Pension offsetting is the idea that cash is received now instead of a pension share.

Pensions can be complex assets and it is important that you seek specialist advice.

However, the take away point is that former spouses may be entitled to a proportion of their spouse’s pension if they split up.

It is hoped that former spouses are able to come to an agreement about how the family finances are split, whether that is achieved by them discussing it directly, going to mediation or having negotiations through solicitors. However, if former spouses cannot agree then they can ask the Court to make a decision, although this should be viewed as the last resort.

The family finances can be tricky and it is important to take specialist advice. At Clapham & Collinge we have a dedicated team of experts who are able to provide you with all of the necessary information, support and legal advice on divorce and the family finances.

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Sheringham Independent Issue 526 21st December 2019

THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES

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

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

All the letters in our grids below have fallen out and mixed themselves up, although they are still in their original columns. Can you put them back in their rightful place to reveal a QUOTATION and the NAME of the person who said it.

This week’s wordsearch theme is ‘December’. Between FOUR and TWELVE letters. There are twenty words in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH. How many can you find?

P.S. I wish many happy felicitations on our puzzle solvers and a happy new year!

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Merry Christmas From Toll Barn Vets!

suspected to have eaten products containing xylitol.

Christmas is fun for all the family and that definitely includes all our pets!

However, Christmas is often a busy time for our 24/7 on-site emergency service as there are plenty of hidden dangers lurking during the festivities which we should all be aware of to help keep our pets safe.

Christmas Cake, Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies and Fruit Bowls all contain raisins, sultanas or grapes. These should never be fed to pets as they can cause kidney damage and in severe cases kidney failure. They can also contain alcohol which can cause signs of intoxication as well as dangerous drops in blood sugar levels, blood pressure and body temperature. Not all dogs will be affected but there is no way of knowing which animals will suffer from toxicity so they are best completely avoided. Macadamia nuts can also be toxic causing neurological signs such as weakness, depression, tremors and vomiting within 12 hours of being eaten. Onions and garlic can also be harmful (even when cooked) with signs such as vomiting and diarrhoea and potentially destruction of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia). Many Christmas dinners include sage and onion stuffing or onion based gravy so it is best to avoid giving these â&#x20AC;&#x153;left oversâ&#x20AC;? to pets.

Chocolate decorations are frequently used on trees and in stockings. Chocolate contains a stimulant called theobromine (similar to caffeine) which is toxic to dogs. The amount of theobromine varies with the type of chocolate (dark chocolate contains the highest levels).

Depending on the amount and type of chocolate eaten signs range from vomiting and diarrhoea to wobbliness, seizures and changes in heart rhythm (arrhythmias). If your pet eats chocolate it is important to be able to tell your vet how much and what type of chocolate has been eaten as this will help us calculate whether a toxic dose has been reached.

Some foods such as sugar free gum and diabetic biscuits contain xylitol. Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar which is often used as a sweetener in low carbohydrate and diabetic products. When pets eat xylitol their blood sugar level can drop rapidly causing lethargy and weakness and in severe cases, seizures. Xylitol can also cause liver failure in some dogs. The signs of this can take several days to develop. We would advise urgent veterinary attention for any pet who is

Pets, especially dogs, have an exceptional sense of smell. This means they will often hunt out bones, foil or string with meat juices from the rubbish bin or counter tops. These bones are often brittle and splinter easily which can cause blockages or tears within the oesophagus and intestine whilst foil or string can cause obstructions within the stomach and intestine.

Many of these (and other) foods also contain high levels of fat. This can cause vomiting and diarrhoea and more seriously increases the risk of pancreatitis.

away from inquisitive animals.

Festive bouquets often include Lilies but ingestion of the plant or plant pollen can cause kidney failure in cats. If your cat comes into contact with Lilies and the pollen sticks to their fur immediately place a buster collar or t-shirt on the cat to prevent them licking and ingesting more pollen and contact your vet for advice.

Holly, Mistletoe and Poinsettias are also toxic causing vomiting, diarrhoea and depression.

Mistletoe has been known to cause collapse, changes in heart rate and erratic behaviour following ingestion.

Poinsettia sap has irritant properties which can cause blistering of the mouth and stomach when eaten. We would recommend all plants are kept well out of reach of inquisitive pets!

There are also several household dangers which are more common at Christmas. Tinsel and tree ornaments are particularly attractive play things to cats and puppies. If eaten these will often cause blockages and twists within the intestines of your pet requiring immediate surgery Most of these potential dangers are treatable to remove the material. if caught early enough so if you have any Christmas ornaments will concerns about your pet during this festive also often break if played period our 24/7 on site emergency service is with by pets. This can cause available for our clients throughout Christmas choking, cuts within the and New Year on our normal surgery phone mouth and damage to number (01692 407126). the intestines if eaten.

Christmas trees themselves We wish you all a safe and Merry are also potentially toxic Christmas! with pine needles causing irritation of the mouth (which may show as excessive drooling), vomiting, diarrhoea and weakness.

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Christmas and a Prosperous and Healthy New Year.

It is nice to finish off the year with some good news for one particular little cat and his family. Stephanie was contacted by someone who had seen a cat in their garden for some time and, as they had recently started to feed it, because it was eating from the bird table, were concerned for its welfare as they were going away. As they lived fairly near to me she asked me to go and scan to see it if was chipped. Fortunately it was, and as Cluney, one of the older kittens I have access to chip records, I went in residence home to check them. The owners had moved to North Walsham, had registered their new address and, in fact, the cat was shown as missing. Unfortunately, there was no phone number so I contacted the company concerned and they gave permission for me to contact the owner in person. As Dave, had been missing since April, his owners were delighted to learn he was safe and he is now safely home again with his sister who had been missing him. A wonderful result, two families happy that the cat is now back in his home and one lucky cat whose owner registered their new address with the microchip company.

Bassanio has benefitted from taking a break from visits to see Toby, (his vet), and is looking much better and may even have put on some weight.

Fingers crossed he continues to improve.

The pens from Briston will have been taken down and moved by the time you read this. Caroline and Holly are now eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first cats and we are delighted to have them on board. Marian was sorry to see the pens go but, as mentioned previously, will continue to support the cats at fund raising events. As a volunteer for over 12 years we thank Marian for all she has done for the cats in the past and look forward to seeing her at events in the future.

With another year nearly over and with so much happening since this time last year, it is time to reflect and also thank people who supported us.

Firstly, we thank our fosterers who care for the cats on a daily basis.

Whatever the weather the cats are fed at least twice a day, water dishes refilled, litter boxes emptied cleaned and refilled and the pens swept and cleaned. They also welcome people to their homes to see the cats and offer advice when they are chosen.

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.

Our vets, Bridge and Westover, provide excellent care for the cats while they are with us and are also two of the practices used by the branch for neutering ferals, of whom there have been many this year. We also thank all the volunteers who help in other ways, either fundraising, assisting with cat care, dealing with feral cats, or dealing with admin duties. We always welcome new volunteers to help with the work that we do. Some people help for many years while others can volunteer for a short time. It does not matter how long you can help, the cats will always need people to be there for them.

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The fundraising bingo was a big success. The total raised was an amazing ÂŁ588! Thanks to everyone who came along, donated prizes and helped on the night. It will be used to provide food and meds over the coming winter months.

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year.

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New Year’s Day Dip

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The dip was started in 2017 and had 50 people - last year saw around 350 crazy dippers enter the water with over £1,500 raised for the RNLI.

The dip is organised by Liam Cooper & Chris Taylor (both helms on Sheringham Lifeboat) with assistance from Sheringham Carnival Committee who help to get all of the health and safety requirements in place and marshal on the day.

Chris said “We also have Sheringham Lifeboat in attendance and Sheringham HM Coastguard team and qualified First Aiders on the beach in case anyone needs any help. We encourage fancy dress to bring more fun & colour to the event with a generous £50 voucher from The Crown Inn for

The dip takes place at the Tank Beach, Sheringham just east of the Crown Inn on New Year’s Day, dip at 12pm, meet from 11am, briefing at 11.30am. All dippers are required to complete a waiver form available to download & complete in advance from the Sheringham Carnival website sheringham carnival.com/wp-ontent/uploads/2019 /11/ Final-entry-Form-nYDD-2020.pdf, from the dip

attendance on the day, it promises to be another great start to a New Year.

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The dip is open to all although anyone under 18 must be accompanied into the water by a parent/guardian.

All dippers do so at their own risk.

We will make a decision nearer the time (consulting with Sheringham RNLI & HMCG) to confirm Caroline O'Grady Your Butler xmas 2019_Layout 1 15/12/2019 14:23 Page 1 whether the dip is safe to go ahead”.

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News from Sheringham Stroke Support Group

We were delighted to receive a £1000 cheque from four gentlemen who belonged to Sheringham Masonic Lodge.

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At the same meeting Suzanne Lakin (artist) demonstrated her collage work & brought items for us to make into bookmarks or cards.

On 4 December we enjoyed a Christmas tea and carols accompanied by Margaret Colston on her keyboard. We are looking forward to lunch at the Cliftonville Hotel for our final meeting in 2019.

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I LOVE SHERINGHAM LIBRARY because … “there is so much going on ….”

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sheringham library Hours Day Library Available* Staffed Monday, Tuesday 8am – 7pm 10am – 7pm Wednesday, Friday 8am – 7pm 1pm – 7pm Thursday 8am – 7pm Unstaffed Saturday 8am – 4pm 11am – 4pm Sunday 10am – 4pm Unstaffed *The library is not open on Bank Holidays. During times when the library is available but not staffed, you can access the library using our Open Libraries system but your card must be activated. Please see a member of staff to register.

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You can now pay your outstanding library charges such as reservations and fines on-line @ www.library.norfolk.gov.uk to renew your library items please phone 0344 800 8020 during normal office hours or renew them via the library website, you will need you card and Pin number FREE BROADBAND, WiFi & EMAIL FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE if you are here on holiday, you can join the library as a visitor. Just bring in some proof of your home address FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/NorfolkLibs LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: SheringhamLibrary are You researCHinG FaMilY HistorY? we HaVe Free aCCess to FinDMYPast on-line Come in and read the newspaper. We have the EDP, The Times & the North Norfolk News. We have a small selection of magazines to borrow and a large selection are available on-line. Fancy a cuppa? Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate with biscuits £1

DVD sPeCial oFFer Weekly hire of DVDs is only £1 Top Titles are £2 for 2 nights LOTS OF OTHER DVDs, MUSIC & GAMES are free to reserve. Just access the library catalogue on www.library.norfolk.gov.uk or ask a member of staff December top titles Angry Birds 2, Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw, Playmobil, Blinded by the Light, The Good Boys, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Ugly Dolls, Angel has Fallen, Crawl, The Informer

Christmas closing times The library will close at 12 midday on Christmas Eve The library will be closed on Christmas Day & Boxing Day The library will close at 4pm on New Year’s Eve The library will be closed on New Year’s Day

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Sheringham Town Council

Sheringham Town Council has funds available to be distributed for the benefit of the young inhabitants of Sheringham, in accordance with the Youth Trust Fund deed. Applications are invited from established voluntary youth groups and associations for a grant towards a specific project or items of equipment.

The 2020 round of grants is likely to be the final round of STC Youth Trust Fund Grants.

There is approximately ÂŁ2000 left to be awarded. Grants must be spent on specific equipment or purposes (not salaries) within twelve months of receipt. Within 15 months of the grant being awarded, receipts must be produced, together with a report, as proof of how the grant was spent.

In accordance with the objects of the trust deed, groups must be able to demonstrate they provide services to promote the benefit of young inhabitants of Sheringhamâ&#x20AC;Ś and the neighbourhood and by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time

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occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

Applications for 2020, on the Youth Trust Fund Grant Application Form 2020 and with completed Privacy Notice, should be submitted between 1st December 2019 and 31st January 2020 to the Town Clerk at Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham NR26 8NP. Electronic submissions are welcomed and encouraged to info@sheringhamtowncouncil.org.uk marked for the Attention of the Town Clerk. Applications will be assessed against the permitted objectives of the Trust Deed and recommendations of suitable recipients will be made to the March meeting of the Full Sheringham Town Council.

Awards will then be made during April.

At the end of August 2021, the relevant Committee of Sheringham Town Council will meet to prepare a report for Norfolk County Council, giving details of awards made, with justifications for the reasons why each grant was given. Progress reports will be requested from successful

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Cromer and Sheringham Probus Club

Holt and District Probus Club

On Tuesday 3 December, after a delicious Christmas lunch, Simon Partridge talked enthusiastically and entertainingly about Christmas.

Well – it was Christmas, and members of Holt and District Probus Club met in Holt for their festive meal of turkey and trimmings and Christmas pud – all of which was dished up cheerfully by the staff at The Feathers Hotel.

Simon’s passion for Christmas shone through as he recounted its origins and traditions. The Romans gave us Christmas on 25 December when the pagan festival known as Saturnalia evolved into the celebration of the birth of Jesus, following the Roman emperor Constantine’s conversion to Christianity in the fourth century.

After the meal, Hilary Cox spoke about her life ‘From Pub to Pulpit’.

The legend of Father Christmas can also be traced back to the fourth century when a Christian bishop called Nicholas performed acts of kindness, such as when he gave three bags of gold to three poor girls so they could get married.

Brought up in Mundesley, where her parents ran a pub, Hilary fell naturally into the pub way of life and in her teens was winning ‘Barmaid of the Year’ contests, etc.

Amazingly, in the 1650s, the Puritans banned Christmas, making it illegal to eat a mince pie or sing carols.

Christmas did not become the festival we know until Victorian times, largely as a result of two publications: Clement Clarke Moore’s poem, published in 1823, called ‘A visit from St Nicholas’, in which St Nicholas was described for the first time, followed twenty years later by ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens, who encouraged charity in a harsh world.

After a while, listening to a sermon in church, she thought ‘I could do better than this’ and trained to become a Methodist preacher – which is a vocation that she pursues to this day.

In due course, Hilary became a Town Councillor, a District Councillor and a County Councillor – for a while she was a ‘triple hatter ‘ serving on all three councils.

Although most of our traditions can be traced back to the Victorian era, Simon stated that some do relate to the birth of Christ, for example, the nativity scene, attributed to St Francis of Assisi, who re-enacted the scene in a cave in Italy on Christmas Eve, 1223.

She was Chair of Norfolk County Council and was involved in starting the annual Crab and Lobster Festival, as well as being concerned with walking and cycling, scouting, and the Royal British Legion among others.

On behalf of the 35 members and 35 guests present, our Chairman, Dave Williams, thanked Simon for his incredibly entertaining and interesting talk.

Hilary illustrated her talk with photographs of herself in the various stages of her life.

We shall next meet at the Links Hotel in West Runton on Tuesday 14 January when Peter Lawrence will give a talk called ‘Beneath the Streets of London’. If you are a retired or nearly retired professional or businessman and would like to join us at one of our monthly meetings, you will be warmly welcomed.

Meetings of Holt and District Probus Club are normally held at lunchtime on the first Thursday of each month at the Feathers in Holt.

Enquiries about membership (or about a trial visit - visitors are most welcome) should be made to Secretary Alan Holmes on 01263 710782.

Refer also to https://holtprobusclub.wordpress.com/

Please contact our lunch secretary Dave Vickery on 01263 824306 or visit our website www.candsprobus.club for more information.

Sheringham Ramblers

NEW YEARS DAY RAMBLE: 5.0 mile walk commencing from Weybourne Village Hall donation car park led by Jasmine (contact telephone no: 01263 588822)

Sheringham Fit Together Walks

If you are new to Fit Together, please arrive 20 mins early. For more information contact Eileen Harriott on 07851 774396.

Monday 23 December - 10:30am - West Runton to East Runton - Grade 3 - Approx 4 miles.

A mixture of grass, concrete, gravel and woodland paths with moderate/steep gradients up Incleborough Hill. Meet at the rear CP of The Links Hotel, West Runton, NR27 9QH.

WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY : 6 mile walk commencing from the BOTTOM end of the Old Reepham Station free car park led by Jane & Mike (contact telephone no: 01263 824885)

SUNDAY 26 JANUARY : 9.0 mile walk

Monday 30 December - 10:30am - Sheringham Park Caroline’s Plantation Walk – Grade 3 Approx. 3½ miles. A walk through Sheringham Park with some steep gradients and woodland pathways but tremendous views! Meet at the Dales Hotel CP, Lodge Hill, Sheringham, NR26 8TJ. Wednesday 8 Jan -10.30am Weybourne Amble Grade 2-Approx. 2 miles. A relaxed pace walk on a mixture of concrete, dirt, gravel and grass with gentle gradients. Meet at the corner near

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All walks commence at 10am. If you wish to bring a dog on the ramble please telephone the walk leader beforehand.

Weybourne Village Hall, Beach Rd. Weybourne, NR25 7AH

Thursday 9 Jan - 10.30am - West Runton to Roman Camp - Grade 3 - Approx. 3 miles. A walk with moderate to steep gradients on concrete, grass and woodland paths. Meet at Village Inn PH CP, West Runton, NR27 9QT

Printed copies of the full Fit Together programme are available at Sheringham Library and Lloyds Pharmacy

Win with the Sheringham Independent & Mackenzie Hotels 2 main courses from their ‘2 for menu’ and a hot drink of your choice for 2 Re-arrange these letters .... Frown decide solve Clue: Get these at this time of year

Closing date January 31st 2020 ........... Email your answer to: pr@mackenziehotels.com, or write to "New Year Lunch" c/o Links Links Country Park Hotel, West Runton, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9QH.

The first correct answer drawn at random by the Links will win lunch for two at any of the three Mackenzie Hotels. Rules - Free to enter. One entry only per household, entrants must be over 18. The winner will be published in the next available Sheringham Independent after the draw. No cash alternative. Mackenzie’s decision is final.

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