Sheringham Independent January 2021

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Ron Wright

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

Ron was a familiar figure to all who live in Sheringham and the surrounding area standing behind the counter in his trademark brown coat, where he had worked for over 75 years, man and boy.

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He began, aged 13, chopping kindling for the shop, later taking over the business with his brother in the 1950s and expanding into the emporium it is today. Whatever you wanted Ron could lay his hands on it, as the shopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motto says, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I bet we got it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; In 1999 he bought his brother out of the business and decided to take things a little easier by handing the running of the business to his 3 sons, Chris, Andy and Jamie, whilst continuing as director.

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

Tragically he lost both Andy and Jamie in their 30s but continued to work in the shop with Chris. He prided himself in providing old fashioned customer service and Blyth & Wright shop in 1970s always had time to give advice and pass the time of day with all who came into the shop. His son, Chris said â&#x20AC;&#x153;The shop was his life, he spent most of his life there. He was a great father, hardworking, fair and was always known as a gentleman by everyone.â&#x20AC;?

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

An astute businessman, charming, Memorial window display kind and principled, with a wry at Blyth & Wright sense of humour. He is survived by his son Chris and his 3 granddaughters.

He will be remembered fondly across North Norfolk and beyond by locals and visitors alike for many years to come.

Chris added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dad would have been very proud of what we have achieved during the Covid crisis and how the staff have worked to support the community.â&#x20AC;?

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

Ron & Chris with staff at B & W 2015

Cromer Minor Injuries update

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A Note from the editor

News from the Norfolk Coast Partnership - New farm scheme

Another year, another lockdown. Covid is certainly making its presence felt. Even here where we have had relatively low numbers of cases, incidence is rising rapidly. There is, however, hope of a corner being turned with the roll out of the new vaccines.

Now is the time to dig in and keep our resolve.

Never has ‘Hands – Face – Space’ been more important, until we get the pandemic under control.

The Environmental Land Management scheme (ELM) is a new grant system for farmers which will in time replace Countryside Stewardship.

This means that farmers will not be paid according to how much land they own but for delivering beneficial outcomes including: clean air and water, thriving plants and wildlife, protection from environmental hazards, and enhanced beauty in our landscapes. Heritage, engagement with the landscape, and reduction and adaptation to climate change are also important elements as we look to the future.

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

This is great news for the environment and for farmers who will be more supported financially to deliver benefits. The schemes will start in 2024 and protected landscapes including AONBs will begin to engage with farmers to support their participation in the ELM scheme from early next year.

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

Enjoy your January magazine.

We’ve already been in discussions with Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB and the Broads National Park over possible collaboration work here in East Anglia.

Keep well and safe.

Jo – Editor.

We are looking forward to working even more closely with local farmers in the AONB and to help facilitate positive change for our landscape, wildlife and people.

Here are the deadline dates and publishing dates for the next three magazines: Month Copy deadline Publishing date February Tuesday 2nd February Friday 12th February March Tuesday 2nd March Friday 12th March April Tuesday 6th April Friday 16th April

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

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

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

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

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

On average, EAAA is tasked more than 2,500 times a year and has flown

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

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

We urge everyone to stay safe over the festive period and to keep on supporting EAAA in any way that you can, so that we can continue to be there for the local people who need our help in their darkest hour.”

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SILVER A ND W A RD A RE C ELEBRATING 1 0Y EARS SILVER AND WARD ARE CELEBRATING 10 YEARS

On the 3rd January 2011 Clare Mayell opened Silver and Ward Limited and what an exciting and very rewarding 10 years it has been.

Clare commented, “No two days are the same and we have been able help many wonderful clients.

Since we opened we have acted for nearly 2000 clients and offffered 945 free appointments.”

“We are very proud that we are one of the only solicitors to offffer a free first appointment and home visits at no extra cost.”

During this very difffficult time Clare has adapted to be able to offffer free first appointments via Zoom and telephone as well as in the offffice.

Silver and Ward are extremely COVID-19 compliant and have been able to remain fully open throughout 2020 and will continue to do the same in 2021,” Clare continued.

“When we opened we had no existing client case load, but due to the reputation I had built at two larger local firms, I was delighted that we were able to build a significant client base very quickly, and this has continued to grow even throughout these difffficult times.”

On the 15th February, Clare will also be celebrating having been qualified as a solicitor for 25 years and is one of the most experienced local solicitors available.

W HY CHOOSE WHY CHOOSE S ILVER & WARD WARD SILVER S OLICITORS? SOLICITORS?

“It’s a recurrent misconception that a larger firm is better.”

I am Clare Mayell and I own Silver and Ward Solicitors in Sheringham. I am an extremely competent and experienced solicitor.

I appreciate that any time of the year can be a difficult time for many people to resolve legal issues of worry and concern, for example, making a will or Lasting Power of Attorney, and especially during this very uncertain time.

As I have worked for 2 larger local firms I know what clients want and expect. My charges are significantly less than other solicitors in North Norfolk or Norrw wich and I provide 24 years of expertise and exceptional service.

I pride myself in being one of the only solicitors who offers a FREE FIRST APPOINTMENT, so clients can come in and obtain some initial advice and discuss costs and then make an informed decision. At a larger firm you just pay more. I can also offffer appointments via Zoom, telephone or Skype and through the website www.silverandward.co.uk..

When a client rings or walks through the door they invariably get to speak to me as this personal and direct approach is important to my clients and I. I ensure complete confidentiality is an absolute priority.

I advise new clients to “shop around” as I know that my charges are significantly less than other solicitors but I can offer the same expertise, if not better. I have and can act for clients across Norfolk and the Country as we now have the use of Skype, emails etc. so it enables me to act for clients further afield. The reason that clients, near and far, instruct Silver and Ward is because of my expertise, exceptional service and competitive costs. Of course we have all necessary Covid measures in place in the offffice.

“I would say to any potential client with a legal issue or worrry y to come and meet me face to face for a FREE FIRST APPOINTMENT, as you have nothing to lose but all to gain.

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Norfolk County Council Track and Trace

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

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

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

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

Cllr Bill Borrett, Norfolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Health, said: “This isn’t just about protecting ourselves, but

We can all do our bit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

But Test and Trace isn’t only about symptomatic individuals: when a positive test result arrives, teams of contact tracers will search for everyone the Covid positive individual has been in recent contact with and will alert them. many challenges over a prolonged period of time. Let’s not waste what we have done together.

“I would urge everyone simply not to travel.

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

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

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

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

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

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▪ If you have to stay in the same home together, read about how to avoid spreading coronavirus to people you live with. to reduce the spread of the virus and support our local NHS services.”

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

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

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

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

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

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General Practice in Holt – a family history

Stephen Gillam was 47 when he discovered that he was eighth in a line of generalist doctors dating back to 1770. The first William Skrimshire was a surgeon apothecary in Wisbech. His grandson George moved to Holt in 1841. He and his descendants practised from Hill House at the bottom of the High St for over a century. Many are buried in St Andrew’s churchyard.

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the emergence of the ‘family doctor’. The challenges of the work were considerable relentless demand, grinding patient poverty, hopelessness in the face of incurable illness. Few effective therapies were available till the second half of the twentieth century and the vocation was perilous. Stephen’s great grandfather, Joseph Gillam (1868-1911) died, aged only 42, to pneumonia contracted from one of his patients. (In those days, many doctors died ‘in harness’.) Working conditions were to improve greatly with the advent of state provision of health care and scientific progress in the twentieth century.

Stephen is a senior visiting fellow at the Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge. General practice has been his career anchor for nearly 40 years. He lives where his family started out. His book

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Recent decades have seen the decline of traditional care with its emphasis on continuity of personal relationships. The computer template has replaced the body as the emblem of contemporary practice. Will the gains of biomedicine compensate for what is being lost?

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Tailormade toolkit launched to support businesses across Norfolk to stay open and stay safe

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

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

NHS Test and Trace plays a crucial role in minimising the risk of further outbreaks of coronavirus. The kit, which is free and easy to use and download, contains:

that we all continue to do everything we can to limit the spread of Coronavirus in Norfolk.

Businesses have a key role to play in this, from educating and keeping staff safe, to helping NHS Test and Trace to function effectively.

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

Norfolk County Council has developed a variety of free resources in since the beginning of the pandemic to provide the latest information and advice on how to protect ourselves, protect others, and protect Norfolk.

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CHESS PROBLEMS by Dr Cedric Lytton 285. P.G.L. Fothergill, Hampstead & Highgate Express, 1891

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Solution to No. 285: 1. Kd7, no threat. Set in the diagram are 1… Kh8 2. Be5 and 1… Kh6 2. Nf5; the excellent key provides for 1… Kf8 2.

Ne6, and gives Black his 4th flight (Star-Flight theme) 1… Kf6 2. Nh5.

No. 286 is an intensive rendering of a complex theme: the white 2ndmove threat closes a white line of guard to a potential flight-square but instead opens another line of guard to the same square; 5 black moves defend by closing this second line as well so that the threat would unguard the flight. Two of the defences are mutual interferences between black R and B (Grimshaw theme), the others are relatively simple. With those hints, difficulty 3. This one should be a worthy test of our experts to start the year!

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Whale Washes up on Sheringham Beach

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

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visiting your garden is a stray and always advise people not to start feeding them. Also, to check with vets to make sure no cat fitting its description has been reported missing, if possible, placing a paper collar with your details on so that an owner can confirm it is not a stray and getting the cat checked to see if it is chipped should be the first option. Even a cat which looks in poor health may have an owner and could be receiving veterinary care or on a special diet because of a health issue.

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Firstly, an update on Brinn the little cat with the ear problem mentioned last time. Simon, one of the vets who works at Caister and Westover operated on him in early December at Westover. Because the ear canal had fragmented the operation took longer than expected so he was kept in overnight so his condition could be monitored. When he first arrived back apart from a swollen face, he appeared to have coped remarkedly well. He has been back to see Simon for a follow up check, and he is very pleased with his progress.

Over the Christmas break Stephanie had a call from a lady with such a cat. She advised that she had asked her neighbours and that they did not recognise it either. The cat was now in her home as the weather was not good. She had not taken it to the vets to see whether or not it was chipped so she came to borrow one of our microchip readers to check. The cat was in fact chipped and as we have access to the companies that hold the records of who owns the cat we were able to obtain the name and contact details of the owner. Stephanie contacted the owner who advised that they had moved and that the cat kept going back to the Dilys, Hettie and Captain Fuddlesworth old address and they kept going to collect it.

He needs to go back to see him again before However, recently they had not been able to he is ready for a new home (and he already has find him when he disappeared (not surprising one lovely family who are hoping to provide as he was inside another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home). this for him).

Stephanie then contacted the person and informed her that the owner would be We have spoken in the past about the contacting her to reclaim her cat. She also importance of not assuming the new cat advised her not to feed the cat again and certainly not to encourage it into her house. The cat Paving & Landscaping was 9 years old and had been with his family since a kitten so they were email barfordlandscapes@yahoo.com delighted to learn that no harm had come to him and that he would soon be back where he belonged.

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An Unusual Visitor Jumping Into the New Year!

Ring in the New!

I can’t quite believe that it is January already, but like many people, I’m slightly amending my diet to atone for the overindulgence that we all know and love as Christmas.

As we moved to 2021 we were privileged to be able to see one of Toll Barn Vets more unusual patients. Our expertise and skills with exotic pets mean we often see more unusual patients, however, Benjy was certainly one of the more exotic!

Benjy is a Wallaby owned by a local zoo collection who came to see us when his keeper noticed he wasn’t eating and had stopped interacting with his troupe.

Having previously been the alpha male this raised a particular concern.

It’s good to start the New Year with a determination to make some changes, and rather than ‘put myself on a diet’ (surely a sentence to strike trepidation into anyone!) I have determined to increase the number and variety of vegetables and fruit that I eat, which I’m hoping will naturally make me healthier.

One veg that I love is the humble sweet potato; who can resist that vibrant colour and creamy texture that screams comfort food when the temperature is so low? It’s packed full of nutritional superpower, and so easy to source and cook, as well as being fairly easy on the purse.

This is my favourite way to cook them; fast, easy and delicious. Swap the herbs if you’re not keen on rosemary, and try thyme, oregano or curry powder for a bit of heat. I have them like this with a huge salad and maybe a little protein on the side, or just tuck into a pile of them with some garlic mayo to dip them in…..healthy heaven!

Our veterinary surgeons examined Benjy and found he had a nasal discharge which would be painful when eating. Dental abscesses are common in Wallabies but Benjy’s teeth appeared in good condition so our team performed blood tests in our in-house Laboratory and a CT Scan in our Diagnostic Imaging Suite to help diagnose Benjy’s problem. We were very pleased that his blood tests were normal so his organs were functioning well despite him being a slightly older patient. The CT scan however, showed that poor Benjy had a fracture of his orbit (the part of the skull under the eye) and damage to his nose. This damage is likely to have been traumatic as Wallabies, like many species, will often have tussles for dominance when they reach sexual maturity. Our specialised anaesthetic protocols meant Benjy recovered really quickly and our team were able to start him on medication to keep him comfortable and help him eat better whilst his fracture heals and Benjy is now on track to make a full recovery and will be reintegrated with his troupe.

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

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Lost or unexpected beneficiaries

by Emma Langley, Solicitor, Hayes + Storr

‘Personal representatives’ is the collective term for an executor or administrator of a deceased persons estate. A personal representative is responsible for ensuring all rightful beneficiaries receive their share of an inheritance. This can be difficult if the beneficiaries are unknown or if there is no will.

It is not uncommon for personal representatives to face difficulty tracking down some beneficiaries of an estate, especially if the will was written a long time ago.

Lost beneficiaries

To comply with their legal duties, personal representatives must take all reasonable steps to trace beneficiaries. This could include:

• Making enquiries with other beneficiaries and family members • Conducting searches of death or other public records • Conducting online research • Placing adverts calling for the lost beneficiary to come forward; or • Instructing a tracing agent.

If reasonable steps have not been taken, a personal representative can find themselves personally liable to a claim against the estate by a lost beneficiary who later comes forward.

Unexpected beneficiaries

An unexpected beneficiary is someone who turns up when the personal representative was previously unaware of their existence or entitlement. This is most likely to happen in an intestacy situation or if there is a gift in a will to a class of people, (eg. “my children”). If the estate has already been distributed, this can cause significant problems for a personal representative.

Protecting yourself against unexpected beneficiaries

If you are acting as a personal representative, you can avoid becoming personally liable to beneficiaries of whom you are unaware, by taking certain steps to protect yourself, these can include:

• Publishing official notices advertising the death of the deceased and calling for beneficiaries to come forward • Instructing a Genealogist at the outset to carry out a full investigation and prepare a full family tree • Obtaining missing beneficiary indemnity insurance

There are important rules to adhere to when placing notices, including where they should be placed and specific wording, and allowing sufficient time for potential beneficiaries to respond.

Disgruntled dependants

You might find yourself faced with a disgruntled dependant or family member who has been excluded from the will or does not benefit under the intestacy rules. They may be entitled to bring a claim for a share of the estate. If you as personal representative have already distributed the estate, you could find yourself personally liable if certain steps and precautions were not been taken.

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Council Staff Volunteers Plant Over 2000 Trees in December

North Norfolk District Council volunteers have planted 2,200 trees over various tree planting events in December

Council staff are given two days of voluntary time each year that they can take for the purpose of assisting in community projects benefitting North Norfolk.

Volunteers from the Benefits, Planning, Environmental Health, Leisure, Economic Development and Housing teams used their voluntary time to plant trees in North Norfolk woodlands, with a combined aim of improving the diversity and strengthening the habitat in the woodlands and working towards the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s green initiatives.

The green fingered volunteers traded in their computers for shovels for a day and took to Holt Country Park and Warren Woods in Cromer to plant a variance of Hawthorne, Hazel, Leaf Lime, Oak, Crab apple, Beech, Field Maple, Cherry and Hornbeam.

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Council staff were joined by cabinet members Cllr. Toye, Cllr. Kershaw and Cllr. Lloyd.

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The Council offers some volunteer days to staff, and this project is about us getting out and about after a difficult year to make our environment better.â&#x20AC;?

Cllr. Nigel Lloyd, Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services, Climate Change & Environment said:

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These planting events had the additional benefit of enabling NNDC staff to interact with their colleagues, in a COVID safe environment, after many months of working remotely from home. The weather was kind to us and we planted lots of trees. A really enjoyable experience.â&#x20AC;?

The Felbeck Trust has also planted 900 trees in West Beckham and the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute has planted 310 in Smallburgh and Dilham.

A further 165 were given away at Holt Country Park for people to plant themselves on their own land.

The Council has also recently employed a Climate Change Project Officer and Environmental Policy Officer, who will work closely with parishes, communities, and other agents/organisations on green initiatives in North Norfolk.

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National offensive weapons surrender scheme begins following introduction of new laws

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

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

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

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

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

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

"The reason for this being that anyone found in possession of these items after the surrender period will effectively be in possession of an illegal weapon or firearm and could face up to ten years in prison.

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

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

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

Those in possession of knives or other offensive weapons must fill in an Offensive Weapons Act Surrender and Compensation

Scheme Form, before bringing this and the item(s) to a police station designated for the purpose. This form must be completed regardless of whether the owner is seeking compensation or not. Owners should also bring valid identification and proof of ownership this could be a receipt of purchase or something similar.

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

To surrender firearms, relevant certificate holders are likely to be contacted by force licencing departments, with arrangements to be made to collect these items from their homes, rather than requiring them to attend a police station.

Please take all reasonable steps to make the firearm safe to handle.

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

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

A circle of life and the rhythm of Nature

Nature has always been compensation for my work inside hospitals, caring for others. Today I care for nature. For me, there’s no better place to be than on Blakeney Point where I volunteer as a National Trust Seal Warden and property photographer. A combination of both allows me to capture unique wildlife scenes from a safe distance, like the birth of a

pup. (images) The pupping season started in October but by the end of November, Blakeney Point looked like a seal maternity ward with pups scattered everywhere. It’s difficult not to anthropomorphise nature and to attach humanness to everything we see.

Nature takes and nature gives. Though,

nature is neither cute nor cruel.

As a Seal Warden, I have to ensure the seals are not disturbed by informing and guiding the visitors, sharing my knowledge and passion for this place. The Grey Seal is the largest seal living in the UK. Blakeney Point is the biggest colony in England with 3,399 pups born in 2019/20. This year we expect the number to exceed 4000 pups. The rangers had to change their way of counting the pups for safety reasons and you can find out more about this on their website.

British Bird Facts

The colony is expanding due to Blakeney Point being a perfect breeding site with vast land and no natural predators. Should you encounter a seal on your way from Cley beach towards The Point, please keep your distance, do not approach or disturb them in any way as this will cause unnecessary stress. 2020 was a difficult year but nature thrived.

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Starlings Can Mimic. They may even incorporate mechanical sounds such as a car engine revving into their song. There are 600 Species of Bird in Great Britain.

Some birds, such as coal tits, jays and magpies will hoard and store food in various locations for the winter months when food is scarcer. Birds, Nests, and Eggs are Protected By Law Around Half of UK Bird Species Migrate

Don’t forget the Big Garden Bird Watch between 29th - 31st of January https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/

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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 Folding garden chairs wanted. 01263 824758/ 07922 014097 Wanted. Any recordings by Keith Skipper wanted. Happy to collect. 01263 515855

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

Pine furniture professionally painted in Farrow and Ball paint (light grey). Corner display unit with glass fronted, illuminated top cupboard £50, bookcase (H 107 cm, W 96 cm) £30. All in v.g.c. 01328 878357 (pictures available) Corner display unit. Old English Oak style.

Half glazed (Leaded) H174 cm x W 83 cm x D 39 cm. £25. 01263 478361 Bluetooth speaker connects to your smartphone for audio in own box and hardly used £15 Harley Benton sunburst Stratocaster v.g.c £50 guvnor red and white electric guitar £30 Ono tel: 07376 199016 Fridge Freezer, nearly new, Hotpoint model XAO95T1I W.1, only used 4 weeks, 200cm high, £150. 07810 325562

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

01263 823623 Pine one metre round table and 4 violin backed chairs with cushions. £70.00 ono Tel: 07968 490444 Space Saver Car Tyre, Bridgestone 4 stud, T115/70 D14, £20 ono. Honda Jazz genuine set car floor mats, grey, included free.

Tel: 01263 731213 Glass shelving unit 57h 50w 40d, as new from Wayfair, bargain £20. Buyer to collect. 01263 731213 Conservatory 3-piece suite cane/raspberry colour cushions £100. Mark Elliot solid Mahogany 6-seater dining room table/chairs pale grey upholstery £100. Matching sideboard £100. Large display cabinet £125.

Round pedestal table £40. Bookcase £40 also brass standard lamp with pale grey silk shade £20. All in excellent condition.

Reason for sale moving house. Buyer collects 01263 576727 Black Russell Hobbs 2-slot toaster, as new, used once £15 o.n.o. Solid wood 5 drawer chest, light oak 20” w x 47”h x 16 1/2” d £25. O.n.o. 3 Bungee garden loungers, blue £8 each o.n.o. 01263 860489 Buyer collects from Briston.

Mobility scooter with new battery ideal for shopping good condition £250.00 tel 01263 820081 Mamas and Papas pale pink Junior Bed hardly used vgc £40. Mothercare car seat 15 - 36 kg £20. Bouncy chair, pink potty and changing mat £5. Pair of antique style tinted glass pendant ceiling lights, as new £20. Tel 07771 678532 FREE Hotpoint Washing Machine and Creda Tumble Dryer (Tumble Dryer Hose type - not condenser) Washing Machine & dryer have a good range of settings. Old but still usable. Could suit pet charity to wash and dry pet bedding maybe? 01263 519637/07943 337855 Pale Blue heavy satin 2-piece suit (Tom Bowker) size 14. £10 ono. New king Size bedspread + 2 pillowcases cases green patterned Cost £50 accept £30. 2 pairs thick lined curtains bluey/green 1 pair 6ft x 8ft, 1 pair 3ft 9" x 6ft, £10 ono. 01263 515475

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Ladies Raleigh bicycle model Cassis 18x15 gears colour blue excellent condition £75 07387380755 Moorcroft pottery large Peony design lamp base great as new condition £200 please email for information or photos rita@moorwrenn.co.uk 07757 622199 Portable gas heater, (Super Ser) White, New, Unused, Still in box. £50:00. Wheelchair, 6 months old, used twice, £150:00 Rollator, 4 wheels, with seat, v.g.c. £30:00.

Electric Heat Pad, Un used, boxed, £15:00. 01263 820056 Dark green 3-seater settee, 2 armchairs, from smoke/pet free home. Professionally cleaned 12 months ago. Buyer collects from NR10 4BG £149. 07768 057960 Top brand (Multiyork) 3-seater sofa & 2 armchairs in excellent condition (footstool extra if required). Reduced asking price for quick sale - o.i.r.o. £275 (yes - just £275) an absolute bargain. - sale due to change of décor. Will email photos. Buyer to arrange collection. (01692) 402869.

Two Brown Suede type manual recliners £50 the pair. Beige runner rug & doormat (new) brought in error cost £20 accept £10.

Collection North Walsham 01692 407460 CANON PIXMA PRINTER model iP90 complete with setup-software, user guide and spare ink cartridges, not compatible with Windows 10 - as seen £20.00. Telephone after 6pm 01263 710616 Few Titleist golf balls 40p each. New Style collection leather sheepskin coat, size 16. £50. Peacock feathers 10p each. Perennials 30p – 70p. 01692 405663.

Rawlplugs in various colours - 300 Brown, 70 Blue, 50 Red. Woodscrews 1.5-inch x 220. Woodscrews 4,3- & 2-inch x 200 £15.00 the lot. 01692 405226 Tama (Royal Star) midnight blue drum kit for sale. Any reasonable offer accepted.

Buyer must collect (Holt). Contact: Chris – 07921143624 Inflatable air beds, hardly used, 1 double + 1 single + pump £15. Tassimo TAS 20xx coffee machine vgc £15. Drake’s Pride bowls bags with additional shoulder straps, 1 dark blue, 1 maroon £15 each or both for £25. 0747 070 4658 (Sheringham) Two dark brown leather reclining sofas.

Two-seater with manual recliners. Good condition. 57 inches wide, 37 inches deep & 39 inches high. Can email photos. £150 each. Buyer collects. 07486 867747 Pine bunk beds including mattresses. Full size, 38 inches by 79 inches. Very good condition. £100. Can dismantle if necessary. 07796 083496 Custom Car/Street Machine Magazines, approx 600 editions, complete year sets, 1970's to present, buyer collects £10 per bundle. 07985727012 Waterproof (medium) leggings and jacket, black VGC £10. 07778 525087.

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

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

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

Baby walker with padded seat, adjustable height, activity tray with sound effects (can be switched off!). Excellent condition. Can email photo. £20. Rocking horse suitable for 12mos & older. Solid wooden base with soft cord fabric horse plus saddle, blankets & rosettes. Excellent condition. Can email photo. £25. 01263 740227 21-piece china ‘Indian tree’ tea set as new. £25. Tel. 01692 403489 New cassettes boxed – 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s. £6. Pair – complete new set 9 DVDs – all 12 episodes It Ain’t Half Hot Mum £18.

Prince Charles & Lady Diana 1981, 8 crowns, £3. Mk 2 Micra alternator and other spares. £30. Armchair, extends to 43” fabric/wooden arms, £15. 01263 710067.

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

Vacuum cleaner. Hoover "Breeze" bagless.

700-watt, 4.1 kg. Used only twice. £40.

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

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

1 pair Romika Alaska ladies black boots, fully lined, size 5. New £30 tel: 01692 404099, collection

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Early January is likely to be unsettled and from about the 12th, temperatures will struggle to make average (7 °C) and although there will some periods of more settled conditions the below average temperatures will go on until the last week in February (February average maximum 8 °C) when a few days will warm up a little. March will be a better month but again having its fair share of temperatures below average (10 °C) especially after about the 10th, when there will be some wide variations in temperatures on a daily basis.

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New Year Lasting Power of Attorney Discount

Make it your New Year’s Resolution to get your legal affairs in order and plan for the future. Throughout January and February 2021, Clapham & Collinge LLP is offering a 25% discount on Lasting Powers of Attorney.

We’ve seen a significant increase in the number of clients instructing us to grant power of attorney as the coronavirus outbreak prompts many of us to urgently review our legal affairs. Although it is often difficult to think about, it is crucial that we plan for the future and ensure we can manage our financial affairs in the event of an incapacitating illness, accident or injury. Everyone understands the importance of a Will, but Lasting Powers of Attorney are a bit more obscure in the public sphere and often people are not aware why they need them.

If you lose the ability to manage your own affairs, a partner or family member cannot automatically deal with things on your behalf.

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that enables people you choose to have legal authority to make certain decisions for you, if you become unable to make them yourself. The person who is given this authority is known as an ‘attorney’. They can manage your finances, or make decisions relating to your health and welfare. There are

two types of Lasting Power of Attorney:

Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney:

This gives your attorney the power to make decisions about your money and property, including managing bank or building society accounts, paying bills, collecting a pension and if necessary, selling your home. Once registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, it can be used immediately, or held in readiness until required.

Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney:

This gives your attorney the power to make decisions about your daily routine, medical care, moving into a care home and lifesustaining medical treatment. It can only be used if you are unable to make your own decisions.

In relation to the cost of preparing and registering a Lasting Power of Attorney, this will depend on whether you wish to have both a Lasting Power of Attorney (Property and Financial Affairs) and/or a Lasting Power of Attorney (Health and Welfare) prepared and registered.

What happens if you don't make a Lasting Power of Attorney?

• No one has legal authority to act on your behalf – your spouse and children have no automatic rights to make decisions on your behalf; • Someone will need to make an application to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order; • This can be costly, time consuming and you may not end up being assisted by the person you would have chosen yourself.

The cost of preparing and registering a Lasting Power of Attorney will depend on whether you wish to have a Property & Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney and/or a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney prepared and registered.

To claim your discount and book your New Year appointment, please contact us on 01263 823398 or email enquiries@claphamcollinge.co.uk. We can carry out telephone or video appointments, reducing the need for face-to-face meetings in accordance with social distancing guidelines. To be eligible for the discount, all Lasting Power of Attorney appointments must take place by Friday 26th February.

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A Big Thanks to Our Generous Donors

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

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

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

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

We operate in 6 areas in North Norfolk. Cromer, Sheringham, North Walsham, Aylsham, Holt and Stalham

We do continue to need your help to pass on the message that we have supplies and to tell anyone who is in need, to contact us.

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

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NNDC to Launch Additional Restrictions Grant

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Businesses will be able to apply from Monday 11 January 2021. Applications will be processed on a first come first served basis.

The scheme will be launched in the New year, recognising many businesses that may wish to apply will have been busy in the period following 2 December and until the Christmas period.

Cllr. Richard Kershaw, Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Growth said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Additional Restrictions Grant scheme is intended to help businesses that were unable to benefit from the Local Restrictions Support Grant.

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Start 2021 with a delivered home cooked meal or a phone call

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Or if you need someone to talk to, a friendly voice on the end of the phone, then Age Concern offers a Befriending Service to those who just need a chat.

Age Concern North Norfolk is a local Charity based at the Day Centre in Cremer Street, Sheringham.

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meal, but since recent Government announcements the Trustees have made the difficult decision to TEMPORARILY CLOSE the Day Centre to ensure we safeguard you, our valued Clients and our conscientious

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If you join us you will have the chance to make a real and ongoing difference to the lives of older people in our community.

As a charity offering Support Groups for Physical and Mental Health, we continue to function in a Covid secure manner whilst we are in Tier 4.

If you have current or past business, HR, or administrative expertise, or have previously worked in the Health Sector, your skills will be particularly valuable, but we welcome expressions of interest from all individuals over 18 years of age who are willing to commit regularly approximately 6 hours a month to volunteering with us as a Trustee. This time includes our monthly Trustees’ Meeting and some extra time using your own particular skill set.

Trustees usually serve initially for a period of 3 years. We will ask you to commit to a minimum of one year once you have been accepted onto the team.

You will be joining a small and friendly core team of dedicated people who will offer any support that may be needed. We will value your unique skills and innovative ideas. If you are interested, please contact ageconcernad@gmail.com or phone 01263 821188 to speak to Alison initially.

There will be an informal interview process and a chance for you to ask any questions of your own, as well as find out what being a Trustee is all about.

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Organic Gardening

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

These are so fresh, tasteful and organic. What does organic mean?

Just free from any chemicals or much more.

I have been growing organically for many years now and as you already know producing my own compost.

However, what is growing organically, organic growing doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just mean not using chemicals, weed killers and pesticide sprays.

It is using natural ways to promote a healthy, productive and sustainable growing area. The real principles of organics are that we work

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

with natural systems and cycles. The soil is as important as the plants it supports.

THE MAIN PRINCIPLES ARE: Building and maintaining soil health. The soil is full of life, insects, worms, microscopic organisms to name but a few. These support healthy plant growth. To help with this, we employ crop rotation which involves moving crops around the plot each year, dig or no dig processes and we treasure our soil. I love my worms; they are a real sign of soil fertility.

Being aware of what you bring on to your growing area, manure, what is its provenance, does it contain any antibiotics that have been administered through the food of the animals.

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

Henry Doubleday founder of what is now Garden Organic created a plant type called Bocking 14, which is a clump forming comfrey, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spread. This plant provides valuable nutrients or food for my compost and liquid feed for my plants. Plants, insects, birds and mammals all have a role to play for instance, I put boards down on the edge of the garden, this creates a home for toads to live and at night them come out and eat the slugs. No need for slug pellets!

Avoid harmful chemicals.

Toxic chemicals used to kill weeds, diseases and pests can damage your health and the health of your growing area. Think about Bees and the build up of these chemicals in our water! Using wood that has not been treated, as railway sleepers may contain formaldehyde.

All of these principles are creating a journey it might not happen overnight; however it will keep you growing in a much healthier way, respecting the planet and all the resources we have.

Quick tip for January sow Broad beans in a greenhouse or cold frame, protect from mice!

These will produce an early crop which can be planted out in February/March. Sow onion seed and then when big enough, prick out ready for the new season. Keep an eye on your bulbs as they are poking through now. A top dressing of blood, fish and bone meal will help their flowers.

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Autumn Notes from the Commons

The autumn months have been notably stormy, wet and on occasions warmer than average. Throughout the months of September, October and November, regular contributor Mark Clements and I have recorded the wildlife almost daily and the following notes are some of the highlights that we have encountered.

Oct). The following day (12 Oct) Redwings were coming in off the sea and over the Common at around 500/hour. Fieldfares and a Ring Ouzel were also seen. The influx of Redwings and Fieldfares continued the next day (13 Oct). A Box Bug was found (17 Oct) and another Yellow-browed Warbler (18 Oct).

Two Yellow-browed Warblers were present (19 Oct) and remained until the end of the month also an unprecedented number of Lesser Redpolls, estimated at over 300, were busily feeding on birch seeds. A Migrant Hawker and a pair of Common Darters were also seen. Two Foxes were noted (23 Oct), two Red Kites, the reappearance of the Giant Willow Aphid and a Kingfisher (26 Oct) and a single male Bearded Tit was seen in the reedbed on the central mire and was still present Pink-barred Sallow two days later (28 Oct). A still and warm late afternoon (30 Oct) saw two Noctule Bats feeding along the woodland edge in the south of the Common.

These are the UK’s largest bat species and often roost in holes in old trees. A single Bearded Tit was again present in the reed bed (31 Oct).

spider with its yellow and black stripes has steadily been colonising Norfolk over the last few years as it spreads up from the south coast. Originally it was a continental spider which ‘jumped’ the Channel and was first found in the UK at Rye, East Sussex in 1922. The Migrant Hawker following day (21 Sept) Mark C had a good visible migration There was a definite autumnal feel to the with 16 Common Buzzards (east), 80 weather as September started, although (01 Siskins (in small flocks west), a Sept) saw some six species of butterfly still Hawfinch (west) and two Redwings flying, including Gatekeeper and Common (north). We both managed to see the Blue. Willow emerald Damselflies were also Redstart and I also found a second about as were four dragonflies including Wasp Spider plus an egg-sac.

Brown Hawker. When opening the Common Nick Borrow also reported a Pied Lane gate (02 Sept) I disturbed a Convolvulus Flycatcher from the Common on Hawk-moth, a large migrant species that visits the North East Norfolk Bird Club the UK in varying numbers each autumn from website. A Red Kite, southern Europe.

Brown Argus, Fox and around 10 Some bird migrants Lesser Redpolls were noted (24 were seen (03 Sept) Sept). The next three days (25-27 which included eight Sept) were somewhat memorable Chiffchaffs and a for the northerly gale that gusted Willow Warbler. The locally to 70 mph. This caused ground-nesting Ivy localised flooding in Sheringham Bees were beginning but the combination of heavy rain The month started with the Bearded Tit still in to emerge with some and strong winds ripped large 30 individuals residence (01 Nov) as was the Yellow-browed boughs off trees, snapped trunks present at one nest Warbler (02 Nov). An unusual sighting (04 of others and in some cases Wasp Spider site (04 Sept) and the Nov) was of a Mute Swan circling around the uprooted 40- 50 year old Oaks large spiders, such as Common and coming down to the Top on the Commons. Some 50 the Four-spot Orb-weaver and Garden Spider Common pond. Four trees were affected and in were more noticeable. More migrants arrived Crossbills passed over many cases where these (06 Sept) with 25 Chiffchaffs, a Willow heading south-east (07 fallen trees are not dangerous Warbler, a Pied Flycatcher and a Marsh Harrier Nov) and many Starlings or blocking paths they will recorded. The first Pink-footed Geese were were flying west. Mark have been left to decay seen overflying east (08 Sept). This is about a was also lucky to see two naturally, which will provide week earlier than last year. Mark spotted 14 Great White Egrets (08 homes to many invertebrates Common Buzzards and a Marsh Harrier (09 Nov) heading west and and fungi. A Kingfisher flew Sept) followed by a juvenile Peregrine (10 also 16 Egyptian Geese north (28 Sept) and the last Sept). Another Willow Emerald was also moving west as well plus day of the month (30 Sept) Siberian Chiffchaff present and a troupe of fungi known as The two Woodcock flushed was good for Mark as a Great Blusher was noted. This is similar to the by dogs. In the night a White Egret headed east and the first Yellowmore common Fly Agaric but having a dull Brent Goose was recorded flying over the browed Warbler of the purplish-red cap rather than Common. A real surprise was when Mark autumn was found. In scarlet. Both species have a found a Dusky Warbler and a Siberian addition a Tree Pipit varying number of white Chiffchaff in an area of Willows (11 Nov). headed east and Red‘spots’ on the cap, which Later a second Siberian Chiffchaff was wings and Bramblings are in fact remnants of the identified by John Furse. Both these species are were seen feeding on membranous veil that from east of the Urals and summer in Siberia.

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