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[email protected] or 07920 286 597 Wells Division (Glaven, Priory and Wards) We're here to help with all your requirements for Budget consultation 2019/20: Whilst I gave a lot of information promotional merchandise, exhibition products, business and encouragement last month as to you having your say forgive me stationery and clothing and workwear for the reinforcement. The consultation is open and closes on 23rd December 2018; proposals include making changes to the Adult Social Try us! You won't be disappointed! Care charging policy; increasing the Council Tax by 2.99%. Read the Or if you're struggling and need help with ideas? proposals in Autumn issue of ‘Your Norfolk’ magazine or go online at Give us a call on:- www.norfolk.gov.uk/budget. Feed back your views using the online 07852 951425 or email us on [email protected] consultation or send your views in writing to: Freepost Plus RTCL- XSTT-JZSK Norfolk County Council, Ground floor - South Wing, County Hall, Martineau Lane, NR1 2DH. Request individual consultation documents in other formats, including paper form, by THAT’S LIFE! calling 0844 800 8020 or emailing [email protected] - this More true life experiences will include large print, easy-read for people with learning disabilities, While I was relaxing in the lounge of my friend’s Florida Braille, audio etc. home, another guest, also a Brit, strode in looking peeved. He’d lost his Scams Warning: Scams are once again on the increase and many credit card and had to ring the card company to report it. promise lottery winnings. Norfolk County Council Trading Standards Going through some details with the customer services rep, we heard offer the following simple steps to avoid lottery scams: him say, “What do you mean, ‘What state am I in?’? I’m bloody worried • If you have not entered a lottery then you cannot have won it. Never someone will use it! You could say I’m distraught!” The rep said respond to unexpected communications. something back, then he replied sheepishly, “Oh...Florida.” • Official lotteries in other countries operate in much the same way as the Visiting an elderly aunt, I was surprised when she answered the door UK’s National Lotto. No official lotteries that we know of contact people wearing her hat. “Are you just going out?” I asked. to tell them of their win. “No dear,” she replied. “I always put my hat on when someone comes • We do not know of any official lottery operators who ask for fees to to the door. Then, if it’s someone I don’t want to see, I can say I’m just collect winnings. Any request for a fee payment is a good indication that popping out. Seeing as it’s you , I’ve just come in.” someone is trying to scam you. Retired but wanting a part-time job, my friend took up a position with a • Never disclose your bank details or pay fees in advance to claim a funeral director. lottery win. At his first service, he expected to find trestles in the church aisle to rest • If an email address is provided be very suspicious of addresses such as the coffin on, but none were present. Thinking on his feet, he turned @hotmail.com or @yahoo.com or numbers beginning with 07. to the congregation and asked, “Can I have three chairs for the coffin • Genuine lotteries thrive on publicity. If asked to keep your win a secret please?” it is likely to be a scam. Many examples of lottery scam letters have bad A voice from the back responded, “Hip, hip...... ” spelling and grammar, see this as a warning that fraudsters are at work. 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REINDEER co.uk/priority Residents’ Parking: After a summer of visitors’ cars a number of on the Sunday 16th people have asked me about residents’ parking schemes so I investigated December from 10:30am the possibilities. In brief I am informed that because of the current financial situation and the budgetary financial pressures the county council is under, it is not in a position to fund a new residents’ permit Look out for our Star Buy offers scheme. NCC would only support development of a suitable scheme in store throughout December which, in addition to having full support from residents/stakeholders, would require funding be made available from other sources. I was told with savings of up to 25% previous schemes for residential parking in North Norfolk cost upwards of £50,000 and following consultation did not reach implementation stage. I was further told that a fully implemented scheme could cost considerably more and would need to be found from other sources than 20% all oak and cane furniture NCC. Food for thought! with free delivery within Norfolk. Closing the Majority of Norfolk’s Children’s Centres: Debate OFF continues, including at full Council in December. Will there be a happy Reeve’s ending as for the Mobile Libraries saga? 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COMMUNITY HELP IN MALAWI Aid Africa update by Lynda Mills Tel: 01263 713133 Back in the UK and delighted to be cold after the stifling heat of Malawi! As we look back over the last two months, characters and The circumstances stand out, Fanny and her desperation for housing, AID AFRICA Boniface, having just completed our Education Programme, clutching AID his successful exam results jubilantly aiming for university placement. Charity Shop Fages, our Field Worker, determinedly focussed on learning computer AFRICA 7 Shirehall Plain skills, when at 48, she’d never touched one before, and dozens of kids UK Reg. Charity No. 1116336 Holt (Near Byfords!) email: [email protected] Tel:01263 713641 enjoying phala (fortified porridge) provided at our milk Centres.All the ups and downs of life in rural Malawi, reflecting the resilience www.aid-africa.com Mon - Fri of the people but set against the constant backdrop of increasing 10am - 4pm & some Saturdays hunger... We welcome and sell: So what did we do? Clean clothing & accessories, gifts, books, decorative It was a busy trip, we bought in maize, 12,500 kgs (basis for 50,000 items, childrens’ goods, etc... all to benefit those meals) ready for our Food Programme beginning at Christmas. Then struggling in acute poverty in the rural areas of Malawi we set to work repairing broken borehole pumps, restoring clean We go, so you’ll know.... water to 2199 households, about 10,000 people in 12 different areas. We go to Malawi personally to plan, supervise, & monitor all Still on the subject of water, we constructed a run of 3 bridges, giving our projects, and let you know how your money is spent! safe access for children walking to schools and villagers travelling to market, maize mills, hospitals and water 40 High Street, Holt, supplies. Hundreds Norfolk, NR25 6BH travel this dirt-road Tel: 01263 712302 shortcut daily but www.kingsandbarnhams.co.uk over successive rainy seasons, torrential Delivery downpours upstream in time had hewn out huge for Christmas! chasms in the roadway, slicing it into 3 sections, causing dangerous Depending on stock availability. crossings, particularly challenging for the elderly and infirm. But now there are sturdy bridges, Cracking prices on your home appliances with stone pillars this Christmas! supporting huge wooden poles and don’t forget our… capped with treated timbers, set to serve this community for decades to come. So much else happened, which we’ll share next issue, in the meantime, thank you for your help and support! Using Amazon this Christmas? Instead, if you use smile.amazon. co.uk specifying Aid Africa/Open Hand Projects, then 0.5% of the value of every order will be donated to Aid Africa, at no extra cost to you! Aid Africa Charity Shop, 7 Shirehall Plain, Holt, NR25 6HT Visit us in store or why not shop online! Telephone: 01263 713641 www.aid-africa.com Merry Christmas from us all at Kings and Barnhams www.holtchronicle.co.uk 5 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES

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WEYBOURNE WI CHRISTMAS PARTY HOLT TAXIS There was a festive atmosphere at the village hall on For a local friendly reliable service Wednesday afternoon, 5th December, when members and friends of Weybourne WI met for the Christmas Party. Newly appointed President, Celia Howe, welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced the new committee. A few brief business items were discussed, which included a request for members to select a resolution for 2019. It was also decided that our chosen charity for the coming year would be ‘Lilac Ladies’. The party began with a quiz and we then enjoyed a delicious buffet, comprising a wide variety of items contributed by members. A challenge had been set to create a Christmas hat from paper and Over 10 years experience there was a All drivers fully insured and wonderful licensed by NNDC and NCC array of different Special services: prescriptions designs on collected, takeaways delivered, display. These children picked up from school, were animals to the vets judged by Kath Griffiths, who chose a hat in the form of a Christmas pudding on a plate as the winner. Entertainment was provided by a few members who sang songs and Telephone: 01263 715707 read amusing anecdotes and stories. The highlight was a rendition of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ performed by the ‘Wicked Imps’ and Mobile: 07825 076985 their choir. Email: [email protected] The afternoon concluded with the singing of some Christmas carols. All members agreed, it had been a very enjoyable start to the festive www.holttaxi.co.uk season. www.holtchronicle.co.uk 7 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 Budgens of Holt

Better Than Everyday Prices CT Baker Group Budgens of Holt Car Park 30 minutes FREE Fresh Local PARKING Seasonal Offers Our gift to you You can now park without charge and without the need to purchase a ticket for the first 30 minutes or less. Christmas Eve 8am – 6pm Staying longer? Christmas Day Closed We’re even giving you 30 minutes free at no extra cost! Boxing Day 10am – 2pm So you can enjoy Holt for longer this Christmas.

New Year’s Eve If customers wish to stay in the C T Baker Budgens car park longer than 30 minutes, the 8am – 6pm store’s current pay and display rules will apply at the usual 1 hour or 2 hour rates. New Year’s Day 10am – 2pm Customers will now have to enter their vehicle registration to obtain their ticket. You will not be required to place your ticket in your vehicle. Whilst the new meters are being installed only the central meter will be operational. If you need help or assistance getting a ticket or with any aspect of the car parking operation please ask instore. Opening Hours We are in the process of upgrading our meters over the next few months and are adding a contactless payment option, which we hope will be a benefit to shoppers. Monday to Saturday: We apologise for any inconvenience whilst this work takes place. 8.00am - 8.00pm Sunday: Budgens of Holt: 10.00am - 4.00pm 6 Kerridge Way, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6DN Budgens of Holt t: 01263 713734 e: [email protected] Main Post Office Instore email: [email protected] 8 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 www.twitter.com/CTBakerBudgens www.facebook.com/CTBakerBudgens/ Foot Care Practitioner TO ADVERTISE IN Budgens of Holt Home Visits - Nail care, corns, hard skin. THE HOLT CHRONICLE Katie Oliver-McAfee PLEASE TELEPHONE CAROLINE 07920 038019 Better Than Everyday Prices www.footcarenorthnorfolk.co.uk ON 01263 712177 CT Baker THAXTERS CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Group IN SUPPORT OF THE OWL PLAYSCHOOL Budgens of Holt Car Park The Owl is a charity run play school that has been established in Holt for over 25 years, offering a warm, friendly and stimulating environment for children aged between two and five years of age. The school provides an all-inclusive setting with a focus on promoting positive attitudes and independence; this is undertaken by providing well resourced learning activities to the children’s learning and development for all ages and stages. 30 minutes The latest project is to create a Forest School setting, which is a specialised learning approach that sits within and compliments the wider context of outdoor and woodland education. Thaxters Timber and Forestry Ltd is proud to support such a wonderful project that will provide great benefits to our community for years to come.We are fundraising for the project by donating the proceeds of the ticket sales of our FREE new annual Christmas raffle to this very worthy cause! This years Christmas raffle prize is a Hilka Tool set and box with a retail price of £249.95 inc VAT, which is on display in our yard. Fresh To be in with a chance of winning this great prize, come along to Thaxters Timber and Forestry Ltd, Pippin Heath Sawmill, Hunworth Road, Holt NR25 Local 6SS to get your tickets, which are £1.00 each or 6 for £5.00. Tickets can also PARKING be bought over the phone on 01263 713411. Seasonal CONSERVATORIES • WINDOWS • COMPOSITE DOORS • PORCHES • DOORS • GARDEN ROOMS Offers Our gift to you You can now park without charge and without the need to purchase a ticket for the first 30 minutes or less. Christmas Eve 8am – 6pm Staying longer? Christmas Day Closed We’re even giving you 30 minutes free at no extra cost! Boxing Day 10am – 2pm So you can enjoy Holt for longer this Christmas.

New Year’s Eve If customers wish to stay in the C T Baker Budgens car park longer than 30 minutes, the 8am – 6pm New NewShow Showroomroom Open frNowom 4 Open April 2017 store’s current pay and display rules will apply at the usual 1 hour or 2 hour rates. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10 am to 2pm (Other times available by appointment) New Year’s Day 10am – 2pm Customers will now have to enter their vehicle registration to obtain their ticket. Established in1991, Sheringham Windows boasts thousands of satisfied customers throughout the region. You will not be required to place your ticket in your vehicle. We hold FENSA certification, the industry standard for replacement windows and doors, trusted by consumers and local authorities. Our fitters are time served local craftsmen, ensuring you receive the very best quality of workmanship at all times. Whilst the new meters are being installed only the central meter will be operational. Whether you require a single window or complete garden room you can be assured of the very best service. If you need help or assistance getting a ticket or with any aspect of the car parking For a friendly response, advice and Free no obligation quotation call 01263 824784 operation please ask instore. or email [email protected] Opening Hours We are in the process of upgrading our meters over the next few months and are adding a contactless payment option, which we hope will be a benefit to shoppers. Monday to Saturday: NOW FITTING SHERINGHAM We apologise for any inconvenience whilst this work takes place. ‘A’ RATED 8.00am - 8.00pm ENERGY EFFICIENT W I N D O W S L I M I T E D WINDOWS AS Sunday: Budgens of Holt: STANDARD building quality as standard 10.00am - 4.00pm 6 Kerridge Way, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6DN www.sheringhamwindows.co.uk Budgens of Holt t: 01263 713734 e: [email protected] SHOWROOM UNIT D, NELSON SQUARE, HEATH DRIVE, HEMPSTEAD ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HOLT, NR25 6ER Main Post Office Instore www.holtchronicle.co.uk 9 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 www.twitter.com/CTBakerBudgens www.facebook.com/CTBakerBudgens/ Readers Write.... A column where you can write in. Write to us - share your news or views on issues that concern our community. Just e-mail your letter to [email protected] or leave it in THE HOLT CHRONICLE collection box in Feeney's Newsagents. ALL letters must have a contact name, full postal address and telephone number so that we may be able to contact you if necessary but please note that we will publish your name but not your address or telephone number unless requested to do so. PLEASE KEEP YOUR LETTER TO A MAXIMUM OF 300 WORDS so that we may be able to publish it in full. Please note: The views expressed in this column are not necessarily the views of the editor or publishers of The Holt Chronicle but those of the author’s submitting the material. GLADMAN’S PROPOSED on the Government NHS website and read you will see more clearly how to make people, the same results as I did, (only 15% effective vessels of truth. If you want to tell me that I DEVELOPMENT last year and not always safe for all). I am am wrong, my number is 07887 793666. Dear Caroline, so shocked at you for not trusting your own Yours sincerely, A very well-attended and vocal meeting government website! Maurice Gray at Holt Community Centre of concerned I hope you both have a very merry Christmas residents left District Councillors in no doubt and avoid the flu, overstimulating your CORRESPONDENCE that most Holt people are deeply unhappy immune systems, blood sugars etc. throughout Dear Caroline, about the proposed development off Beresford the festive season and winter. And if, by any How lucky the people of Holt are to receive Road. Although many of us would love to unforeseeable misfortune come January, two letters in one edition of The Chronicle see a new school built there, most people you urgently need any mind/body repairs, from Mr Wood. feel that the cost: the erection of even more detox protocols, find yourselves nutritionally I was especially amused to read his fears unaffordable houses on a site with serious depleted or need an emergency ‘diet’, I am of Holt becoming a ‘retirement home access problems and the consequent traffic qualified in holistic nutrition. So please, don’t monoculture’ of ‘wealthy incomers’. Also that problems on the already congested Charles hesitate to contact me if you require my help new houses were only affordable ‘if you are Road, is far too high a price to pay. out of any untimely muddles, nutritionally lucky enough to have a house in or Many people feel Holt Medical Practice is wise. Cambridge to sell’. already overstretched. Many are worried about Yours sincerely, Well, that just fits the bill as Mr Wood himself the impact on the Country Park. Lynn Marie Jackson. was in exactly that position. Or perhaps he Everyone who feels strongly about this has not sold his Cambridge house but lets it development needs to make their views FUNDRAISING out at some exorbitant rate thereby being able Dear Caroline, known immediately to NNDC. Without a clear to fund his comfortable retirement in ‘our My amazing sister Rhianwen Smee will be indication of the strength of public feeling, the lovely town’. attempting to run 48 miles on January 26th planning committee will not be able to resist In his second epistle he has great fun deriding 2019 to raise money for Beat, a charity to the professional lobbying of the developers, the result of the democratic referendum. help those who suffer from eating disorders. even though Gladman’s previous plan was Come on Jeff, you are just angry that for once I can’t tell you how proud I am of my sister’s turned down by the Court of Appeal just three you didn’t get your own way.... honesty and determination to help others. years ago. Yours sincerely, She has suffered over 3 decades with an Everyone who wishes to have their say must CM Dancer do so in writing, explaining clearly why they eating disorder and is eventually tackling her think this is a very bad idea. condition. THANK YOU Objections need to be made before Christmas, Rhianwen wishes to share her story to help Dear Caroline, either by mail or electronically on the NNDC others and this can be found on her JustGiving Please may I through the Chronicle say planning site, reference number PO/18/1857. page at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ ‘thank you’ to family and friends for the cards Just Google NNDC Planning or write to the rhianwen-smee where it is also possible to and messages of condolences in memory of Planning Department, NNDC, Cromer NR27 donate. Please help her raise some funds for my late wife Margaret Hall. 9EN. this very worthwhile cause. No matter how A donation has been made to Holt Medical A further public meeting is planned for the small the donation it all adds up. Practice of £445.00. New Year. Yours sincerely, Yours sincerely, Yours sincerely, Ceridwen Smee Ralph Hall and Family Paula D’Attoma VESSELS OF TRUTH MERRY CHRISTMAS THE FLU JAB Dear Caroline Dear Caroline Dear Caroline, For the unenlightened the cross is a thing Once again we have reached that time of year In reply to the letters in your last issue from of suffering and death, for the enlightened when most of us are spending our spare time P. Taverham and Tom Dick, the Flu vaccine’s it is a symbol of truth. (The spirit). Truth writing a mountain of Christmas cards! insert slip clearly states that it… ’May not takes away our duel nature it purifies our This year 1 have decided to do something fully protect all persons who are vaccinated’ conscience from sin. Truth is the correctness different. I am involved with a brilliant school and that the side effects include ‘Guillian of things it enlightens people and turns them in called St Andrews, and, with Barre Syndrome’, which is life threatening. into living gods. Whosoever have purified the money I would normally spend on 70 I don’t ‘latch on to obscure medical sites’, their conscience with truth have become a plus Christmas cards, this year I am going to the information I gave was neither ‘myth Christ, an enlightened person, they have died spend that money on a book or some books nor misinformation’ P Taverham. I am well to sin, and have become a perfect person. for the English department. aware that a few people will try to shoot the They have lifted up their nature into a higher 1 will dedicate these books to the school from pigeon when they are seriously suffering from state of being, they dwell only in their purified all my friends from here in Holt and beyond. cognitive dissonance. conscience, which is a state of truth, they have So, through the letters page in the chronicle Furthermore, no, I am not qualified in become like truth itself, they can truly say, ‘I please allow me to wish all my friends near allopathic medicine or well paid for by big am truth, I am Christ, I am God’. and far a very merry Christmas and a happy pharmacology, but I know of its iatrogenic And so I say unto all of you who preach and healthy 2019. Jesus, preach the truth instead and the truth results. And no Tom Dick, (luckily), I didn’t Best regards and ‘jingle bells!’ will make you free. For the story of Jesus is go to university, so I may not be as intelligent Jo Davis as you, however, any idiot (like me) can go the greatest deception that the world has ever known. So, come to the light of truth and then email: [email protected] 10 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 Joanne Medler Hypnotherapy FHT Registered Hypnotherapist, NLP & EFT Practitioner in North Elmham Feeney’s Newsagents Helping people overcome various life issues Contact me to see how Hypnotherapy may be able to help you 27 Market Place Tel: 07766 870145 HOLT [email protected] www.joannemedlerhypnotherapy.com Tel: 01263 713547

EARLY GLIMPSE INSIDE NORFOLK’S NEW CHILDREN’S HOSPICE Staff of ’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) and families supported by them have had an early glimpse inside Norfolk’s new children’s hospice, the nook. The final tile was recently placed on the roof and, as is something of a tradition in construction, locally-brewed beer from Greene King was poured on, by EACH Chair of Trustees John Pickering, to signal the building is watertight. This took place on 29th November, before guests headed inside to see what progress has been made since building started a year ago. When finished, the nook will be a 21st century hospice to provide 21st century care, with more areas for clinical care, a hydrotherapy pool, state-of-the-art sensory room, larger and better equipped en-suite bedrooms, dedicated therapy rooms and much more. Graham Butland, EACH Chief Executive, said at the viewing: “This is, clearly, a very exciting moment for the staff of EACH, the children and families we support, and the hundreds of individuals, businesses, trusts and community organisations who have contributed so generously to the nook appeal. We’re keen to stress, however, that this is far from job done. The appeal total currently stands at £8.4 million, meaning we have £1.6 million of the £10 million public appeal to raise by summer 2019, when we hope the nook can become operational.” There are so many ways to show your support for the nook appeal and for more information visit www.each.org.uk/the-nook or for ideas on how to raise money call EACH’s Norfolk fundraising team on 01953 666767.

www.holtchronicle.co.uk 11 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 LLOYD DURHAM FUNERAL SERVICES 11a Avenue Road, , † Church News † HOLT, Norfolk. NR25 6RD email: [email protected] WE’D LOVE TO SEE YOU AT Tel: 01263 713113

THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, KELLING The Village Church of Kelling, which dates from the thirteenth Century, has a 11.00am Service each Sunday, either of Matins or of Holy Every Sunday Morning 10:30am-12pm Communion and an Evensong when there is a fifth Sunday in the month. Sheringham Primary School, Cooper Road St.Mary’s is set in a large open churchyard on the Holt Road a mile from We have groups for Children of all ages the Village. The Church contains many interesting features, including a 14th Century Easter Sepulchre and a window and a remarkable painting More information at lifesheringham.co.uk both depicting connections with local bird-life and St.Francis of Assisi. LIFE CHURCH IS PART OF RELATIONAL MISSION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEWFRONTIERS The Church draws a congregation partly from outside the Village from those who value traditional services using the words of the Book of Common Prayer. Every 4th MONDAY of the month (except July, August and December) “The Filling Station” ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, SHERINGHAM at Village Hall, St Giles Road, NR24 2RB Sunday Masses 11.00am 7.00pm for 7.30pm For information on Holy Days, Confessions, Baptisms, Weddings etc. Bringing Christian refreshment to rural areas, our celebrations offer high Please ring Father Denys Lloyd on 01263 822036 quality national and international speakers, contemporary worship and A Catholic Mass is celebrated in St. Andrew’s Church, Holt powerful, accessible prayer ministry in an informal setting. on most Thursdays at 9.30am by kind permission of the Rector. (This is not a new Church movement) email: [email protected] or call Sabine Leese on 07765 487702 THE SALVATION ARMY, Christian worship - open to all each Sunday at 2.00pm LETHERINGSETT CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW A warm welcome is waiting for you! Tuesday 18th December CHRISTMAS CAROLS Why not stay for a cup of tea and a chat afterwards? at 4.30pm. Mulled wine and mince pies. Parking. Tuesday Morning CAMEO 10.00am - 12.00noon Come And Meet Each Other for coffee/ tea/ biscuits and a chat... 1st Sunday of the month Also a Lite Bite Lunch at 12.00. No charge is made, but a donation in the Holy Communion with hymns at 11.15am box will be gratefully received towards expenses. All are welcome. 3rd Sunday of the month Matins at 11.15am.

BRININGHAM BENEFICE Lights to Remember Service LightsLights to Remember to Remember Service Service (Church of ) At Holt Methodist Church Friendly congregations would welcome you. At Holt MethodistAt Holt Church Methodist Church Coffee is served after many of our services. For service details please visit www.brininghambenefice.org.uk

HOLT METHODIST CHURCH NOTICE BOARD SUNDAY SERVICES at 11.00am 16th December Revd Cliff Shanganya 23rd December Mr Tony Hey BA 30th December Mrs Samantha Parfitt 6th January Revd Cliff Shanganya 13th January Revd Rosemary Wakelin 20th January Mr Tony Hey BA Monday 17th December 2018, 7:30 pm. Monday 17th December 2018, 7.30pm OTHER REGULAR CHURCH ACTIVITIES Monday 17th December 2018, 7:30 pm. ALL WELCOME The Methodist Church and St Andrews Parish Church BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Second Monday of the month ~ invites you to attend their annual Lights to Remember The Methodist Church and St Andrews Parish Church 10.30am to 11.45am Service in memory of someone special to you. BIBLE STUDY: Alternate Monday Afternoons at 2.30pm. At invitesthe service, you youto attend will be theirable toannual light a Lightscandle, totake Remember part STEPPING STONES: For the little ones; Tuesdays at 9.15am in anService evening in of memory prayers, ofreadings someone and specialreßection to followed you. BIBLE STUDY: Alternate Tuesday Afternoons at 2.30pm by Atrefreshments the service, and you mince will pies.be able to light a candle, take partFRIDAY MORNING PRAYER SERVICE: At 9.30am followed by Christmasin an evening can be aof very prayers, difÞcult readings time of year and for reßection those of followedMorning Coffee AFTERNOON CREAM TEAS: Every 3rd Friday afternoon in the us bywho refreshments are remembering and loved mince ones pies. who have passed month 2.00pm - 4.00pm. This is an event never to be missed, cakes are away.Christmas We hope can that be our a service very difÞcult will be oftime some of yearcomfort for thosedelicious. of to thoseus who people. are remembering loved ones who have passed Love, thoughts and prayers from MINISTER - REVD C. SHANGANYA (Tel. 01263 712181) away. We hope that our service will be of some comfort Senior Steward - Mrs J. Bunting - 01263 712068 Rev Cliff Shanganya FOR HIRE: The Loades Hall is available for private hire. Suitable for Fatherto those Howard people. Stoker Love, thoughts and prayers from private functions, birthday parties, meetings, etc. For all bookings and/or Father Stephen Graham further information please contact: Mr. Tony Hey. Tel: 01263 713302 Rev Cliff Shanganya Father Howardemail: Stoker [email protected] 12 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 Father Stephen Graham SAINT ANDREW’S & ALL SAINTS NEWS The Parish of Holt with High Kelling Rector: Fr. Howard Stoker SSC, The Rectory, Church Street, Holt NR25 6BB Tel: 01263 712048 email:[email protected] Assistant Curate: Fr. Stephen Graham Tel. 01263 649985, E: [email protected] Parish Office Tel: 01263 713479 E: [email protected] website at www.holtchurch.org

FROM THE REGISTERS Funerals: 7th December: Kathleen Odell 14th December: Freda Cole

FOR TIMES OF CHRISTMAS SERVICES See special page overleaf

CHRISTINGLE SERVICE Unto a child is born, In Aid of the Children’s Society unto us a Son is given Sunday 16th December 10.30am Preacher: The Rt. Revd Jonathan Meyrick, Bishop of Lynn Dear friends, A Parish Family Eucharist. The Christmas story of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem offers All Are Welcome us both hope and love in a rather confused, insecure and fragile world. It is a story that tells of the coming of our God down to earth in order to reveal the light of his love and peace. JUST FOR FUN! It is a little known fact that when the baby Born of Mary, the child Jesus came into a world as every bit Jesus was born he weighed 7lb 9oz. How do we known this interesting fact? Simple! Mary and Joseph had a weigh in a as complicated and difficult as our own. He was born into a manger! nation, a community and a family that suffered from many fears and anxieties, torn by its own conflicts and confusion. Living under Roman occupation, homeless in Bethlehem, displaced by violence, fleeing as refugees to Egypt, the holy family could well have been a family in the 21st century. Yet, this holy family changed the world and the child Jesus shines a light of love into the darkness of our lives. Like a child born out of the love between a man and woman, Jesus is God’s gift of love, to us. In him God embraces and affirms our humanity and speaks to each and every one of us in our need, telling us, reassuring us that we are loved and knowing that we are loved by God we can then love ourselves and love others. HOLT COMMUNITY CHOIR The story of how love came down to earth at Christmas is a EVERY THURSDAY 6.30pm - 7.30pm story that the Church tells again and again in the hope that In The Parish Church Hall, Church Street. people will make their own. Once we have made it our own, BEGINS AGAIN AFTER CHRISTMAS ON once it has spoken to our hearts we are invited to retell it in THURSDAY 3RD JANUARY 2019 a language that is beyond words. The gift of God’s love is not Please note revised times. something we can keep to ourselves, we are called to share it. Come along to sing, have fun and make new friends. The gifts we give and receive at Christmas are surely an For more information: www.holtchurch.org outward expression of our love and appreciation for others Email [email protected] and enable us to tell the story of love. Yet, such expressions of love and gratitude are not meant to be limited to Christmas, they should characterise our lives. How we live matters and TIMES OF SUNDAY SERVICE how we live should tell the story we celebrate at Christmas. 8am Book of Common Prayer Communion May I extend a warm invitation to you to join your local 9.15am Said Eucharist with hymn at All Saints, High Kelling Christian community this Christmas, to hear again the story 10.30am Sung Parish Eucharist of how God made his love known to the world and may that FOR MORE INFORMATION about church life please visit: story touch your heart and in doing so the lives of those www.holtchurch.org around you. May the love and peace of the Christ-child be yours this LOOKING TO HIRE A SPACE IN 2019? The Parish Church Hall Christmas and always. and St Andrew’s Meeting room are available to hire for one off or regular events. Competitive rates. Excellent facilities. Every blessing, Visit the website www.holtchurch.org or contact the Parish Fr. Howard Administrator tel: 01263 713479 www.holtchronicle.co.uk 13 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 CHRISTMAS SERVICES “Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son in given”

HOLT METHODIST CHURCH Sunday 16th December 11.00am Carol Service Monday 17th December 7.00pm Lights to Remember ~ An ecumenical service with St Andrew’s Parish Church. An opportunity to remember someone special to you. Christmas Eve 11.00pm Midnight Communion Christmas Day 9.45am Family Service THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE, HOLT & ALL SAINTS, DISTRICT CHURCH, HIGH KELLING Sunday 16th December 2.30pm Carol Service at All Saints, High Kelling Thursday 20th December 7.00pm Nine Lessons & Carols Christmas Eve 6.00pm Crib Service with Carols by Candlelight 11.30pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day 8.00am Eucharist according to the Book of Common Prayer 9.15am Eucharist at All Saints, High Kelling 10.30am Parish Family Eucharist Sunday 30th December ~ The Holy Family& Sunday 6th January The Feast of the Epiphany 8.00am Eucharist according to the Book of Common Prayer 9.15am Eucharist at All Saints, High Kelling 10.30am Sung Parish Eucharist Services at St Andrew’s Holt, unless stated otherwise. For week day services in the Christmas tide see church notice board or www.holtchurch.org ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Christmas Eve 9.00pm Midnight Mass at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer. (Carols from 8.30pm) 12.00 Midnight Mass at St Joseph’s, Sheringham. (Carols from 11.45pm) Christmas Day 9.00am Mass of the Dawn at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer 11.00am Mass of the Day at St Joseph’s, Sheringham Wednesday 26th December ~ Feast of St Stephen, First Martyr 10.00am Mass at St Joseph’s Sheringham Thursday 27th December ~ Feast of St John the Apostle & Evangelist 9.30am Mass at St Andrews (C of E), Holt Friday 28th December ~ Feast of the Holy Innocents 9.00am Mass at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer TIMES OF CONFESSIONS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Saturday, 15th December: Reconciliation Service for Advent (with individual Confessions) at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Walsham at 11.30am. Tuesday, 18th December: 7.30pm – 8.30pm at St Joseph’s, Sheringham Saturday, 22nd December: 9.30am – 10.30am at St Joseph's, Sheringham and 3.00pm – 4.00pm and 5.00pm – 5.30pm at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer.

email: [email protected] 14 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 WORK ON CAR PARK COMPLETED CREDIT CRUNCH COOKING FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT Spreading a Little Christmas Cheer INVESTMENT ‘Tis the season to be jolly! And who doesn’t love a biccie with their North Norfolk District Council has completed a major coffee or afternoon cuppa? Here’s a great recipe that keeps for ages, refurbishment of a car park in Fakenham, which will provide a high- has all the lovely flavours of Christmas, is quick to whip up, and quality facility for the town and its visitors. looks super seasonal too. Works to Highfield Road Car Park, which cost £80,000, have resulted I bought a fabulous Christmas Tree cookie cutter from Larners in a much-improved facility. As well as the resurfacing, the car park has recently but they are available everywhere at the moment and a good new signs and a barrier at the entrance. There are more than 70 spaces investment for future seasonal baking. plus five disabled spaces. This brings the number of car parking spaces Run up a batch of these cookies and maybe freeze some for later in available in Fakenham to more than 400 across four Council-owned car the month when the relatives or friends arrive…they will defrost in parks. no time at all and are so much nicer than any shop bought biscuits, Charges have been introduced bringing Highfield Road into line with plus they make the kitchen smell amazing as they are cooking! other standard car-park tariffs around North Norfolk. Cllr. Sarah Butikofer, Leader of North Norfolk District Council and the A really great Christmas recipe, that looks amazing and is made Liberal Democrat Group said, “I am delighted this updated facility is quickly and cheaply… who says Christmas entertaining has to be now back online just in time to support local traders and local residents stressful or expensive? during the busy Christmas period.” A very Merry Christmas to you all, and I look forward to bringing you more recipes in 2019! WEYBOURNE Orange and Spice Christmas Biscuits GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB Makes about 40 biscuits On Wednesday, 28th November, 30 members and friends of 1lb self-raising flour, sifted Weybourne Good Companions Club met in the village hall for a pre- 10 oz butter or margarine (I use Christmas party. Entertainment was provided by Gordon James. He Clover) sang a variety of popular songs and encouraged everyone to join in, 8 oz sifted icing sugar ending the afternoon with some Christmas carols. Warm mince pies 1 heaped tsp mixed spice 1 heaped tsp ground cinnamon were served and a raffle was held. Grated zest of 1 large orange Members will meet at The Ship Inn in Weybourne during December 2 medium eggs, well beaten for a Christmas lunch. Regular meetings will commence again in A Christmas Tree, snowflake, or star cookie cutter January 2018, with details listed in the Holt Chronicle. All welcome! Sift flour and spices together into a roomy bowl. Ring the Changes this Rub butter into flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stir through sifted icing sugar and zest until all well mixed. Christmas Day! Using a knife, gradually mix in enough beaten egg to bind it all Come and join us for a together into dough, and knead gently. Wrap in cling film and chill for about an hour to firm up. Community Cafe Roll out onto a floured board to about half an inch thick and cut out biscuit shapes, transferring onto a well-greased baking tray. Christmas Day Lunch Bake in oven for 12 – 15 mins on 180° until pale golden and firm to at the touch. Holt Community Centre, Turn out onto wired rack to cool. Dust with a little icing sugar and keep in an airtight tin for up to a Kerridge Way week. Carolyn Burn Traditional Christmas 2 course lunch Vegetarian option available Music, Movies, Games and more! FRENCH POLISHER 12.00noon - 5.00pm Booking essential, as numbers are limited PERIOD & MODERN Transport for the less able can be arranged with prior notice 35 Years experience Tickets available from Staircases, Pianos, Doors Holt and District Community Café or by phone and Floors or email ALL HAND POLISHED Come and join us! We are making no charge for the lunch, but donations are Tel: Paul on 07899 888546 gratefully received to cover the costs, and for the Fully Insured continuing work of the Community Café Serving Unconditionally in Jesus’ Name REAL NOTICES SPOTTED AROUND THE Tel: 07519 323974 WORLD AND WRITTEN BY...WELL, ‘PEOPLE or email:[email protected] WHOSE FIRST LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH’. In a Tokyo Hotel: Is forbidden to steal hotel towels please. If you are Would you like to volunteer to help with our not a person to do such a thing is please not to read notis. fabulous Christmas Day meal? In a hotel in Athens: Visitors are expected to complain at the office Any age or ability welcome. between the hours of 9.00 and 11.00am daily. It’s a great way to spend your Christmas! In the lobby of a Moscow hotel across from Russian Orthodox Volunteers needed for various roles .... delicious dinner monastery: You are welcome to visit the cemetary where famous included! Russian and Soviet composers, artists, and writers are buried daily Call Carolyn on 07789 220256 or email me on except Thursday. [email protected]. Outside a Hong Kong tailor shop: Ladies may have a fit upstairs. www.holtchronicle.co.uk 15 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 HOLT TOWN COUNCIL Priory Cottage Council Office, Holt Community Centre, Kerridge Way, 8 Langham Road Christmas and New Year Opening Hours Holt NR25 6DN Tel: 01263 712149 Binham PJHigh Quality Electrics Professional Service Fakenham. NR21 0DW Email [email protected] www.holttowncouncil. org Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9.00am - 12.00noon FREE Survey and quotation Tel: 01328 830492 Fuse boxes/Consumer unit changeover Mayor Cllr Maggie Prior, Deputy Mayor Cllr Richard Neech Mobile: 07884 436112 25th and 26th December Closed New Circuits/Rewires Heating Installations E:[email protected] REPORT ON HOLT TOWN COUNCIL’S MEETING Shower Installations Cooker Installations 12th November 2018 85% Energy efficient Interior and Exterior lighting 27th to 31st December Holt Town Council met on 12th November 2018 for its monthly Town Portable Appliance Testing Council meeting. Domestic Electrical Installation Testing Open 10am to 4pm Several residents were present and had a particular interest in the Test and Certify to IEE17th Edition discussion of the planning application for a school off Beresford Road. Any type of of electrical work big or small - we can do it all! Closed After much debate and discussion Holt Town Council voted to object 1st January to this application. There were comments about the access and it was Holt felt that this might be able to be made a lot better. Garden Centre 2nd January onwards In response to a letter sent to the Town Council from a local Part P Approved Contractor landowner, the Chair explained that she had been in touch with him The Kelling Estate Open as usual regarding availability of land. The land in question, off Norwich Road, had originally been put forward after the call for sites in the Local Plan process. This site however was not chosen. She reported that there was TO ADVERTISE IN never intention in gifting the land. She confirmed that the response she had given was verbal and there is nothing written to show. THE HOLT CHRONICLE The Police had sent a report and it was concerning to note there had Please come and visit our been burglaries in Holt. The advice from the Police is to be ever PLEASE TELEPHONE CAROLINE vigilant and take sensible precautions. ON 01263 712177 Cllr Payne was concerned with the splattering of posters in the town and Cllr Baker promised to take this back to NNDC to see if they could Christmas room carry out some enforcement action. It was reported that the following projects had been submitted to the FROM MTI grant stream. for all your trees, lights and decorations • Yellow brick route HOLT CONSULTING ROOMS • Park and walk I have something in common with each and every one of you. Want to • Shirehall Plain know what that is? Well, it’s that no matter what happens I am aging • Fish Hill/Star Plain the same as everyone else. Obvious isn’t it? Great prices on Winter fuel It appears there is a lot of competition for the money in Holt although We can’t stop it. There is no magic pill! Santa is coming to and we will load them into your car. we are not aware of them all, so we wait with baited breath as we have The good news is that we can all do things to make ourselves feel better and as a result it will reflect outwardly. Eat better, reduce Holt Garden Centre been promised that the results will be made known before Christmas. Traditional house coal 20kg £5.99 The Council were concerned that the closure of Children’s centres in stresses, choose a healthier lifestyle, exercise. Norfolk could put undue pressure on the Holt Centre, even though it is For the face I can offer you the Zone Face Lift treatment. This Brazier smokeless coal 20kg £7.99 not scheduled for closure. These centres appear to be a lifeline for a lot treatment naturally stimulates collagen and elastin from the inside, of young parents and are part of a prevention scheme tightens, plumps, sculpts the neck line, smooths and lifts the face, Eco logs £3.99 Come and see It was reported at the meeting that negotiations have been ongoing leaving a glowing complexion after just one treatment. In addition, this is an holistic treatment that effects deep change and dissolves him and receive with the owners of Nelson House and exchange has been promised Pet Food and Wild Bird Food before Christmas. away years of emotional muscular holding patterns expressed in the face leaving you looking softer, happier and calm. It’s all about aging a lovely present. The next Town Council meeting will be on 14th January at 7.00pm, well. special offers in store we look forward to seeing you there. We are hoping that the consultant I perform facial reflexology with ancient healing techniques, advanced helping us on our Neighbourhood Plan will be attending to give an Japanese face lift massage, Indian Head Massage and metamorphic update with the referendum due to take place early part of 2019. Tickets £5 per child. healing techniques. Specialist jade Gua Sha facial tools, acupressure FOR INFORMATION the and jade facial rollers, rose and quartz crystal spheres are used to Saturday/Sunday Dec 15/16 10am–2pm NEW WINTER OPENING TIMES FOR HOLT TOURIST promote good blood flow and rejuvenate the skin. partridge INFORMATION CENTRE The benefits are visible. The treatment supports health and wellbeing MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 10.00am - 3.00pm on the inside as well as helping you look better, brighter on the tea room WEDNESDAY 10.00am - 12.30pm outside. The results are that it is you but on a good day. The TIC may shut earlier if it is exceptionally quiet. Zone face Lift can be booked as a single treatment or as a package Christmas Bap which will offer maximum benefit. Carved roast Norfolk turkey, Available now Please contact me at The Holt Consulting Rooms to book an stuffing, pigs in blanket and WINDOW & DOOR REPAIRS appointment or for further information, telephone 01263 711712 Christmas trees UPVC, Aluminium & Timber Anna Little Bsc Hons, MAR cranberry sauce £6.25 Fresh cut, containerised and pot grown Glazing, Replacement of Locks, Hinges, Now serving Mince Pies Handles, Letterboxes, Patio Wheels Conservatory Roof Replacement, Winter warmer Artisan Christmas wreaths, Double Glazed Units, & Cat Flaps Jacket potato filled with Chilli Planted arrangements, pot We also supply & fit UPVC Windows & served with salad Doors, Garage door replacements & repairs £4.95 plants with gift wrapping Call Chris: 01263 550013 Subject to availability 01692 620014 or 07900 265995 C & M Glass Services Holt Garden Centre Covering all NR Postcodes Holgate Hill, Holt, Norfolk, Monday to Saturday [email protected] [email protected] NR25 7ER Open 9am to 5pm email: [email protected] 16 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 www.holtgardencentre.co.uk 01263 711574 Sunday 10am to 4pm

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25th and 26th December Closed 27th to 31st December Open 10am to 4pm Holt 1st January Closed Garden Centre 2nd January onwards The Kelling Estate Open as usual

Please come and visit our Christmas room for all your trees, lights and decorations

Great prices on Winter fuel Santa is coming to and we will load them into your car. Holt Garden Centre Traditional house coal 20kg £5.99 Brazier smokeless coal 20kg £7.99 Eco logs £3.99 Come and see Pet Food and Wild Bird Food him and receive a lovely present. special offers in store the Tickets £5 per child. partridge Saturday/Sunday Dec 15/16 10am–2pm tea room Christmas Bap Carved roast Norfolk turkey, Available now stuffing, pigs in blanket and cranberry sauce £6.25 Christmas trees Fresh cut, containerised and pot grown Now serving Mince Pies Winter warmer Artisan Christmas wreaths, Jacket potato filled with Chilli Planted arrangements, pot served with salad £4.95 plants with gift wrapping Subject to availability

Holt Garden Centre Holgate Hill, Holt, Norfolk, Monday to Saturday [email protected] NR25 7ER Open 9am to 5pm www.holtgardencentre.co.ukwww.holtchronicle.co.uk 0126317 711574The Holt Chronicle IssueSunday 416 14th December 10am 2018to 4pm

Holt Garden Centre ad A4 20nov 2018.indd 1 21/11/2018 18:31 A HOST OF AWARD NOMINATIONS AT C T BAKER GROUP Following a year of investment and growth, Bakers & Larners of Holt and C T Baker Builders’ Merchant are proud to announce a series of prestigious national award nominations. After being crowned ‘Best Independent Department Store’ at the 2016 Housewares Innovation Awards, Bakers & Larners has again been named as a finalist in 2019. The awards recognise and reward the most innovative products, outstanding retailers and hard-working individuals in the housewares sector. In early 2018, Bakers & Larners launched its newly refurbished Food Hall. Valued at £1/4 million, the refurbishment included the addition of Norfolk’s first Enomatic wine tasting system, a new bakery & patisserie and a refreshed look to the 4,500 sq. ft department. Following this milestone, Bakers & Larners has been recognised as a finalist in the ‘Food Hall’ category at the Guild of Fine Foods Shop of the Year Awards. The results of both the aforementioned awards are to be announced in February and March 2019 respectively. Furthermore, in July of this year, Bakers & Larners of Holt reached the finals of the Excellence in Housewares Awards. With stores such as Harrods making the category final, Bakers & Larners was indeed in good company. The nominations continued in November when C T Baker Builders’ Merchant was shortlisted as one of three finalists in the Training Initiative of the Year category at the Builders’ Merchants Awards for Excellence. Although C T Baker did not go on to win the final prize, each branch of the builders’ merchant can be proud of a nomination that comes highly regarded on a national level.

PUB CLASSIC MEAL Alan Cook Independent Financial Adviser AND A DRINK FOR £10.00! Monday - Thursday Lunch and Dinner Portfolio Reviews Excl. selected dates - see our website for further details Investments & Savings Protection & Insurance Cosy, traditional pub with 2 woodburners and a Retirement Planning Advice selection of real ales Long Term Care Planning Contact our office now for your initial Open all day for drinks and now open for breakfast Inheritance Tax Planning portfolio review at our cost. We can meet at our Aylsham office or in your own 8.30am -10.00am Tax planning advice is not regulated by the home. Financial Conduct Authority. 2plan wealth 01263 732309 THE BLUE BELL, LANGHAM management Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It is 6 Penfold Street, Aylsham NR11 6ET 01328 830630 entered on the Financial Services Register 07900 816927 [email protected] www.langhambluebell.co.uk (www.fca.org.uk) under reference 461598. www.alancook.2plan.com SWINGIN’ THOSE JINGLE BELLS THE BIG BAND at CHRISTMAS’ is swinging into Holt on Sunday 16th December. Hosted by the Auden Theatre, the show features Five Star Swing as seen at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and BBC ‘Children in Need’. Promising all your favourite Christmas songs given the dynamic Big Band treatment from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Many people Cole, jazzing up those Jingle Bells! “Superb - they swing like crazy!” says Sheila Tracy, BBC Local trumpeter. Paul Higgs, who tours with the band says: “I’m excited to be bringing the big band version are paying too of all these classic Christmas songs back to my home town”. much tax. Also featured is Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother), plus Tony Bennett’s trombonist. Are you? The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are selling fast! Get yours now from the Box Office on 01263 713444 or www.audentheatre.co.uk W H Summerlee FAIA FAPA Accountant and Registered Auditor Tel 01508 494105 Mob 07504 693419 Email: [email protected] Self Assessment, Accounts, including Limited Company and Audit Book Keeping and Wages all at reasonable rates.

email: [email protected] 18 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 Fiona Hewitt Director T: 01328 863231 E: [email protected] W: hayesandstorr.co.uk WHAT THE DICKENS?!! By Fiona Hewitt, Director Hayes + Storr At this time of year, attention often turns to Charles Dickens and anyone who has read a Dickens’ novel will be aware of how much he loved to poke fun at lawyers and legal proceedings. Many aspects of modern legal practice would be completely alien to Dickens - employment law, intellectual property law, health and safety legislation to name a few, but there are some areas of the law where procedures have, in some respects at least, changed much less over the last 180 years ….. Swear Words In The Pickwick Papers, a misunderstanding leads to the amiable but bumbling Mr Pickwick being sued. Dickens describes a scene at court, where a clerk is administering oaths: ‘…the oath being invariably administered, without any effort at punctuation, and usually in the following terms: “Take the book in your right hand this is your name and hand-writing you swear that the contents of this your affidavit are true so help you God a shilling you must get change I haven’t got it.”’ Although we now try to be a little more client-friendly in our approach, the wording described above will be familiar to anyone who has had to swear an oath for legal purposes. Clients often comment to us that the procedure seems rather archaic and strange. Certainly, it raises a few questions: What is the purpose of an oath? An oath or affidavit is a document which needs to be sworn before a solicitor or legal executive (Commissioner of Oaths). The document has to be sworn whilst holding a bible or other holy book. It is usually for documents used in Court, including probate oaths - the process of applying for a Grant of Probate, a legal document issued by the Court that proves an executor’s right to administer the estate of a deceased person. The idea behind confirming a document by means of an oath is that the person who swears to it is making a solemn promise that the contents are true, to the best of their knowledge and belief. It is the equivalent on paper of a witness in Court swearing to tell ‘the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth’. Lying on oath is taken more seriously by a court than an untrue statement made in other circumstances. What happens if you don’t want to swear on the Bible? Many people, whether or not they have any religious belief are prepared to swear on the Bible, accepting it as part of the procedure. However, some people object to the practice on religious grounds or for other reasons. In these circumstances, an ‘affirmation’ is perfectly acceptable and the lawyer who is administering the oath will provide some slightly amended wording. What is the swearing procedure? An oath must be sworn in front of an independent lawyer/solicitor - not someone from the firm who has prepared the relevant document. It is also possible to swear an oath before an appointed court official. You will need to repeat or read out the wording given to you by the lawyer which is not dissimilar to the wording described above by Dickens. The fee is currently £5, with an extra £2 for each ‘exhibit’ (document attached) to the statement. It’s a little more than a shilling, but still a token fee for this old-fashioned procedure and perhaps not too much for a chance to swear at a lawyer! This article aims to supply general information, but it is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort is made to ensure that the law referred to is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead. However, no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy. Always seek our specific advice. If you would like further advice on this matter please contact Fiona on 01328 863231. If you require advice on any other legal Your legal matters matter call 01263 712835 or email [email protected]. in safe hands Hayes + Storr Solicitors handle a whole range of family, property and business legal matters with care and professionalism.

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Call us today 01263 712835 www.hayesandstorr.co.uk www.wildgrouse.com Fakenham | Holt | Hunstanton | Wells Feathers Yard Barn, Wonderful cards, gifts and stationery King’s Lynn | Sheringham | Swaffham e: [email protected] t: 01603 759707 www.holtchronicle.co.uk 19 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 HOLT COMMUNITY CENTRE A note from the Chairman I am pleased to say that the hall is looking very festive at the moment now it has been decorated. I hope those using the hall in the next few weeks like what we have done to the Centre. We have had a very mixed list of events and as I write, there are still a few to happen. Please consider using the Community Centre if you Holt Community Centre are thinking of having a private party, we will do all in our power to make it a successful event. All that remains is for me to wish you all a Forthcoming Events January 2019 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and hope to see many of you at the hall in the future. June Clarke.

Monthly Dance Saturday 5th January - 7.30pm. Bar.

Town Council Meeting Monday 14th January - 7.00pm start

Saturday 26th January - Satellite Show Live 'Queen HOLT WI of Spades' 7.15pm start - Tickets £12.50 (under 18's November Meeting £10.00) Licensed bar Before the meeting members enjoyed a soup and sandwich lunch followed by cake. At this time of year we have to look to the future and vote in a new committee. Unfortunately, although we have a good number of members, we were unable to form a committee on the day. We have our 82nd birthday in December and we are looking forward to celebrating this event with a birthday cake and something ‘fizzy’! Hopefully our problems with the committee will be sorted out as we have a good programme of speakers for 2019 and more events planned with our Nor’easter WI group. Jenn Savage Wednesday 30th January - Satellite Show Live 'La Traviata' 7.15pm start - Tickets £12.50 (under 18's £10.00) Licensed bar TO ADVERTISE IN For more information please refer to: THE HOLT CHRONICLE www.holtcommunitycentre.org.uk/ PLEASE TELEPHONE CAROLINE Event tickets can be bought from the Centre, Osokosi or Thoughtful Expressions. Cash or card on the door. ON 01263 712177 email: [email protected] 20 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 HOLT TRAVEL Would like to wish our clients As your Season Greetings and LOCAL Estate Agent a Happy New Year we know the area inside out, We look forward to seeing you in 2019 so trust us to help you High Street, Holt 01263 715550 Email:[email protected]

ALL SAINTS, BELL PROJECT At the meeting of the Upper Sheringham Parochial Church Council on Monday 12th November, it was unanimously agreed that we are now in a position to place the order with the bellhangers, Nicholson Engineering Ltd of Bridport, Dorset for the work to restore the bells at All Saints Church. The bellhanger, Andrew Nicholson, has now agreed dates for the work SheringhWm which will start with the dismantling of the current installation and the removal of the bells to his works in Dorset in July 2019. If all goes CrWmer to plan, the work will be completed to enable the bells to be rung for Remembrance and Christmas next year, which will be amazing! The photograph shows (l-r) the bellhanger (Andrew Nicholson), the project coordinator (Sue Morton) and the Rector HWLT (Fr Phil Blamire) testing the new gallery NWrth ringing floor. There will be a balustrade Walsham installed once the work is completed, but AylshWm we didn’t want it to get in the way of the bells being taken in and out. We have so far raised just over £46,000 from grants and personal donations towards our total of £75,000. Please consider WrWxham helping us out. All contributions no matter how large or small will be very gratefully received! Can you imagine a more exciting NWrwich legacy than to be able to say ‘I helped those bells ring out’. We have received (or been promised), and are very grateful for, the following grants: • North Norfolk Big Society Fund £10,000 • Norwich Diocesan Association of Ringers £5,000 • Ashton Charitable Trust £2,000 Book a valuation • Paul Bassham Charitable Trust £1,000 • Anne French Memorial Trust £500 and open the • Allchurches Trust £1,750 There are several more grants in the pipeline, so we are keeping our door to a new fingers crossed! possibility. Once the work is complete, there will be an opportunity for everyone to have a go at learning this fascinating hobby, you don’t need to be involved in the church, attend services or be a Christian. If you are interested, contact Sue (details below) and we will be delighted to give you a taster session! Perhaps your New Year Resolution is to take up a new hobby; how about bellringing? How to donate: If you would like to donate towards giving our six bells their voices back please send your donation to Sue Morton, 4 Linden Grove, Sheringham NR26 8PD. Cheques payable to ‘Upper Sheringham PCC’. 01263 713966 If you are able to gift aid your donation, please ask me for a gift aid [email protected] form, 01263 826078 or [email protected]. A big thank you to those who have donated so far, we couldn’t do it without you! arnoldskeys.com If you prefer to donate on-line please go to: www.gofundme.com/ upper-sheringham-bell-appeal. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE | LOCAL PEOPLE | LOCAL PROPERTY Sue Morton, Upper Sheringham Bell Appeal Coordinator www.holtchronicle.co.uk 21 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018

AK LWYL Half A4 Holt Ad Port.indd 1 30/01/2018 11:47 THE FORTHCOMING EVENTS PAGE FRIDAY 14th December SATURDAY 22nd December MUSIC FROM ‘MR SWERVY AND FRIENDS’ at the Lawns Hotel, CHRISTMAS DANCE at Briston Pavilion 8.30pm to late. With Tobacco Station Road, Holt 7.00pm - 8.30pm. Playing eclectic jazz and jump Road. Pop, Rock, Glam, Jive and Rock ‘n’ Roll. Doors open 7.30pm. £5.00 blues. admission on the door. BIG PRIZE XMAS BINGO at Field Dalling Village Hall Doors open MONDAY 31st December 6.00pm, eyes down 7.30pm. Refreshments. To book seats ring 01328 830582. OLD YEAR’S NIGHT PARTY at Great Snoring Social Club Doors open SATURDAY 15th December 7.30pm. Disco with Fabric8 from 8.00pm. Bar open. All welcome. Please bring CHRISTMAS GLORY at Fakenham Parish Church at 7.30pm. Fakenham some finger food. Further information from 01328 821023. Choral Society’s Christmas Concert. Conductor Mark Jones. A concert of festive FRIDAY 4th January carols and Christmas choral favourites. Tickets £12.00 (under 18s free) from WELLS LIBRARY FRIENDS MEETING at 9.30am. Interested in supporting 01485 544335 or on the door. your local library? Pop along to this meeting. CROMER SOUL CLUB DANCE NIGHT at Cromer Community Centre 7.30pm - Midnight. Proceeds to Cromer Station. Tickets £5.00 from MONDAY 7th January Cromer Tourist Info., Holt Vinyl Vault, on-line at billetto.co.uk or on the door. SHERINGHAM & CROMER CHORAL SOCIETY – NEW TERM BEGINS in St Andrew’s Church, Sheringham 7.00pm to 9.00pm Rehearsals SUNDAY 16th December every Monday working on Elgar and Rutter. Two week free trial, no auditions. WEYBOURNE FOLK CLUB at the Maltings Hotel, Weybourne 3.00pm All voices welcome especially tenors and basses. Tel: 01263 711087. until 6.00pm. Singers, musicians, poets, dancers and audience all welcome. Join in or just listen. It’s free. Further info. from Tony Baylis 01263 588781 or TUESDAY 8th January [email protected]. FAKENHAM EVENING WI MEETING at Church Room, HOLT WI MEETING AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS at Holt The Green, Hempton, Fakenham NR21 7LG at 7.30pm. EEAA - CPR and Community Centre at 2.00pm. There will be cake and something fizzy to drink. Defibrillator Demonstration with Mark Milsom. Visitors welcome - £4.00 to Ernie Richards will talk about Musicals, based on Shakespeare plays. For more include light refreshments. information call 01263 713740. NATWEST COMMUNITY BANKING DROP IN at Holt Library 10.00am - 12.00 noon. Community banker available. TUESDAY 18th December FRIENDS AGAINST SCAMS at Holt Library 12.00 noon - 1.30pm. Book CHRISTMAS CAROLS at St Andrew’s Church, Letheringsett at 4.30pm. in to find out how to protect yourself and others against scams with Helen from With mulled wine and mince pies. Parking. Further information 01263 712821. Natwest bank. Booking essential, please call 01263 712202 WEDNESDAY 19th December THURSDAY 10th January COFFEE MORNING at Memorial Pavilion, South Creake 10.30am to TAKING A STAND AGAINST SCAMS at Fakenham Library at 10.30am. 12.00noon. Tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits. Stalls, raffle. In aid of local charities. Join us at our scam awareness event. RSVP Helen Barwick helen.barwick@ SALE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS at Church of the Annunciation, Friday natwest.com or telephone 07711 762669 Market Place, Walsingham, NR22 6AL 12.00noon - 2.00pm Soup and dessert lunch, tea or coffee £6.00. Also books, crafts, cakes etc. Raffle. Proceeds in aid MONDAY 14th January of the Church of the Annunciation. FAKENHAM LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY TALK at the Salvation Army Citadel, Oak Street, Fakenham at 7.30pm. A talk by Nigel Morters on RAF FRIDAY 21st December North Creake. 1941-1945. Visitors £2.00. THE CHRISTMAS STORY BY HEINRICH SCHÜTZ in The Yorke Trust, FAKENHAM LIBRARY FRIENDS MEETING at 11.00am. Interested in Old Chapel, South Creake at 7.30pm. Performed by local choristers, young supporting your local library? Pop along to this meeting to find out more professional and student soloists. Tickets £15.00 (incl. refreshments), advance booking essential due to limited seating from 01328 738482. Parking available. MONDAY 21st January CHRISTMAS JUST A CUPPA at Holt Library 10.30am - 12.00noon. Come GLAVEN DISTRICT CARING A.G.M. at The Glaven Centre, Thistleton along and enjoy some festive refreshments! Donations welcome. Court, Blakeney at 4.00pm. Regular helpers are invited to nominate and vote

Let everybody know about your forthcoming event. Basic details of one-off events for charities and local good causes will be entered free. A small charge will be made for commercial events or if a boxed advertisement is required. Please e-mail details to info@ holtchronicle.co.uk or leave them in the Holt Chronicle collection box inside Feeney's Newsagents, Market Place, Holt. Did you know .... that there are a variety of organisations, clubs, societies and groups for all ages in the North Norfolk area that meet regularly? For further details of what is available please visit our ‘Regular Events’ section on our website www.holtchronicle.co.uk. If you have a regular event that you would like us to add to our website please email the details to us at [email protected]. The Lane School of Dance DANCE YOUR WAY TO FITNESS BEGINNER’S DANCE CLASS FOR THE NEW YEAR BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING Starts Tues. 22nd January 2019, 8.30pm-9.30pm Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham NR26 8NP To book your place call: Yvonne on 01263 824145 (N.A.T.D/I.D.T.A.)

LOCAL SCREENINGS FILM CLUB at The Village Hall (01263 588122) Thursday 20th December MAMMA MIA - HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) at 7.00pm. Mulled Wine and Mince Pies will be served prior to the screening so please arrive slightly earlier than normal.

HINDOLVESTON VILLAGE SCREEN (01263 860257) Saturday 15th December GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) at 7.30pm. Tickets £4.50 from 01263 860257, Parker’s Garage or on the door. Bar, cool ices, posh pop, filter coffee. email: [email protected] 22 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018

Blakeney Players Present Christmas Eve at NINA’S With festive cocktails, mulled wine, and the egg nog, stollen, light bites. of Open 10.00am to 6.00pm to get your Christmas off to a cracker of a start!

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Photograph: Cromer New Year’s Day Fireworks 2018 by Robert Hubbard New Firework Committee Chairman Pat West said: “To mark the centenary of the end of the First World War we will have a red glittering firework leaf sequence, which lasts about one minute before the main display at 5.00pm. I’m also excited to announce the reintroduction of the torchlight parade from Cromer church before Christmas Carol Service the display at 4.30pm. We have a new route and for those who have Sunday 16th December at 6pm purchased official torches, there is a designated area with a grandstand view of the firework display. I am very honoured that the trust of the fireworks committee has been Carols by Candlelight entrusted to me, I can only hope I will be as long-standing as Jim Sunday 23rd December at 6pm Bond who has done an absolutely marvellous job.” The annual display attracts more than 10,000 people into Cromer on Christmas Day Service New Year’s Day, with many spending the day in the town for a breath Tuesday 25th December at 10.30am of fresh air and something to eat. The firework event is free, however there will be bucket collectors Morning Service out in force on the day to raise funds for local good causes and to fundraise for the 2020 display. Sunday 30th December at 11am For further updates, please see Cromer Town Council website www. (no 6pm Service on this day) cromer-tc.gov.uk, the event’s Facebook page ‘New Year’s Day Fireworks, Cromer’ or Twitter feed @NYDFireworks and @north_ The Salvation Army, Cremer Street, Sheringham lodge. Tel: 01263 826059 www.salvationarmy.org.uk/Sheringham The Salvation Army Registered Charity No. 214779 THE HOLT CHRONICLE 01263 712177 www.holtchronicle.co.uk 23 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 JOB OPPORTUNITIES SCHOOL’S YULETIDE Is your conservatory... EMPLOYERS ~ Looking for local employees? Then call Caroline on 01263 712177 to advertise here TUNE RAISES MONEY FOR GOOD CAUSES too HOT in summer & too COLD in winter? ‘Christmas Day with You’ is an upbeat Christmas single recorded CATERING ASSISTANTS by Gresham’s Girls, a group of enthusiastic singers from Gresham’s School. Your local professional in Conservatory Roof Replacement can help We have new positions available to work various shifts Students Romy Sipek, Clementine Chapple, Molly Sankey, Amelia Hours: 16 - 35 hours per week (6:30-20:30) Term Time + 6 Fox, Tiah Paige Davie, Jemima Porter, Rachel Heath, Irish Croft, Specialists in erection of new conservatories with over 26 years experience... Monday - Sunday, 5 days per week Ella Fairbairn-Day, and Maria Butcher form the singing group, who Hourly rate: NMW are making a bid for chart success and all for a good cause. Each year, Gresham’s School raises funds for its chosen charities We are looking for motivated and experienced and this year The Lord’s Taverners and Farms for City Children will receive the proceeds from the sale of this Christmas single and all catering assistants to join our team who undertake Before After catering for the Senior and Pre-Prep School. The other school fundraising. successful candidate must have a flexible attitude to Chris Cooper, jazz piano teacher at the School, who wrote work, be prepared to work as part of a team, with the ‘Christmas Day with You’ says; “This is Gresham’s Girls third ability to relate to young people. Please note, you may Christmas single, but it’s the first original track as the others were be required to work weekends on a rota basis. covers, that makes it really special to us. We’re really pleased with the song and hope everyone downloads and donates.” The brainchild of Chris Cooper and Justin Myers, Head of Music Closing date: 28th December 2018 Technology, the charity single project has gone from strength to Start date: 28th January 2019 (OR As soon as DBS Clearance Accepted) strength over the last three years and it is hoped that the song will raise more than a £1000 this year. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection Douglas Robb, Headmaster said: “It’s gratifying to see our fantastic screening including enhanced DBS clearance facilities being used for this, now annual, charity fundraiser.” Photographs and a video accompanying the song were filmed Please contact Adam Goodwin 01263 712489 by kind permission of the Cushing Family at the Fantasy Land for further details Christmas attraction in . The single is now available as a download from Bandcamp, Spotify and iTunes. To download a copy visit: https://greshamsgirls.bandcamp.com/ THE HOLT CHRONICLE 01263 712177 THE CIRCUS Established COMES TO SCHOOL 1993 At Holt Primary school, we want the learning to be inspiring and exciting. Real life experiences help the children to develop more meaningful and long lasting understanding. This term year 3 and 4 have been learning through the topic Are you looking for a quick, easy and cost-effective solution? of the circus. 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OLD AUDIO HI-FI SYSTEM OR SEPARATES OR COMMODORE/ ITEMS FOR SALE BBC/ATARI COMPUTERS AND GAMES Record player, amp, CD, This space could be used to sell your unwanted goods and make speakers or parts etc., valve radios, valve equipment, radio parts and you some money. If you’ve got something to sell, LET EVERYBODY valves - used/unused for collector. Also unwanted record collections. KNOW. Email your FOR SALE items to: [email protected] 07979 384246 or leave the details in The Holt Chronicle collection box in Feeney's Newsagents, Holt and we will advertise it for you FREE OF CHARGE MOTORCYCLES, SCOOTERS, MOPEDS Japanese, British bikes etc. if the item is for £300.00 or less. Items above this amount, or Anything considered, any condition, MOT failures, non-runners etc. if you would like to include a photograph, will incur a charge. 07811 574822 Please contact Caroline on 01263 712177 for further details.

CONSERVATORY FOR SALE Good quality glass roofed CONSERVATORY CAR PARKING by Catton Windows in Oak style UPVC. 2.7m x 3.6m to include blinds in roof. LONG TERM PARKING AVAILABLE For more information please call. at Holt Youth Centre, Old Station Way, Holt. NR25 6DH Offers. Cost £10.00 per month 07799 342779 Buyer to dismantle All proceeds to Holt Youth Centre Apply to Mrs. J. Alford, Holt Youth Centre 01263 710918 MOBILITY SCOOTER FOR SALE Pride Spirit Apex MOBILITY SCOOTER with high back seating and enhanced lighting and control. Colour Black - 6.5MPH. In excellent condition and very little used. Includes shower proof blanket. Price ITEMS FOR SALE Cont. £500.00 01603 762417 Mini SEWING MACHINE suitable for beginners, unwanted gift £30.00 01263 713326 TABLE TENNIS TABLE FOR SALE Genuine Bubarry Galway BOOTS, size 3, worn once £200.00 2 x green SUITCASES on wheels £40.00 01263 861107 after 6pm Tecno Pro Outdoor TABLE TENNIS TABLE. Never been used £200.00 GOLF Callaway Big Bertha Warbird 3 wood, R/H graphite reg. flex shaft £20.00 01263 861084 4 x CHRISTMAS DEERS gold sprayed, two standing size floor to nose 51cm x L40cm. Two laying size 33cm x L51cm £10.00 each Elegant pine CHRISTMAS CANDLE BRIDGE, 7 candle lights, approx. SHEPHERDS HUTS size 40cm x 30cm x 5cm boxed unused. £10.00 FOR SALE 01263 710616 after 6pm Gents 18 gear TOURING BICYCLE with mudguards and carrier. In High quality handcrafted bespoke good condition £30.00 SHEPHERDS HUTS Panasonic MINI DV VIDEO RECORDER, (Model NV-GS300) with Large and small original accessories. Not having been used for some time it may need Please telephone for more details attention £50.00 01263 861166 01328 863283 (Fakenham) or 07901 812345 Extendable, Cotswold Company, oak DINING ROOM TABLE & 4 HIGH BACK CHAIRS. Seats 4 - 6, ex cond. Cost £549.00, accept £200.00 CAR FOR SALE 07497 486881 2003 Renault Scenic Fidji 1.6 Petrol. Sherborne with Only 2 owners from new. Full history TWO-SEATER SETTEE & TWO MATCHING CHAIRS with receipts for cam belt, brakes, tyres, fire-retardant labels attached, £70.00 ball joints etc. £750 just spent with plan 01328 851505 or 07500 091472 (Sculthorpe) to continue running as family car. 9 volumes of RSPB special Edition, BOOKS ‘Birds of the Western MOT November ‘19. Palearctic’. Mint condition, ideal Christmas present. best offer accepted. Selling due to change of employment. 01328 738518 (Burnham Overy Staithe) £950.00 01328 862413 or 07891971430 TABLE AND 6 LONG-BACKED CHAIRS. Bespoke by Mark Elliott. Light oak, stylish, upholstered seats, vgc. £225.00ono ArtificialCHRISTMAS TREE Green approx. 5 ft tall. Boxed £15.00 07555 933838 or 01263 663527 Small galvanised TRAILER 4 ft x 2 ft 9ins £50.00 New, still in box, Youngman Deluke, 2 section, aluminium LOFT 01328 822034 Buyer collects LADDER. Slip resistant steps and handrails make it a very safe ladder. Yamaha ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD. PSR-350 Portatone with stand Fits ceiling heights from 2.31m to 3.25m, requires vertical clearance of and all accessories. Will play everything! £100.00ono 1.03m and horizontal clearance of 1.60m in loft. £135.00 07968 490444 01263 712119 Winne the Pooh BOOKS, CASSETTE AND BITS £12.00 4 x part worn (8 weeks old) 265/60R18 Continental TYRES £200.00 CHILDREN’S BOOKS, for sale as a lot or individual collections POA 4 x part worn 265/65R17 Goodyear TYRES £160.00 ROALD DAHL BOOKS 3 H/b and 5 P/b all vgc,+. tape of ‘Dirty Beasts, 07771 883419 or 01263 710048 buyer collects, Holt area read by Pam Ferris and Geoffrey Palmer, £8.00 Legs up on 43” extending ARMCHAIR £35.00ono Load of FOOTY STUFF - Full size England ball, anthems cd, books & 2 bar ELECTRIC FIRE £5.00 biographies of the games’ greats. player cards and stickers, card based CAR STEERING WHEEL LOCK fits Ford Mondeo etc £15.00ono game in box. £15.00 lot 01263 710067 TOP GEAR BOOKS, 4 by Clarkson; 1 by Hammond, 1 BBC Top Gear. All vgc. + Top Gear ‘The Car’s the Star’ boardgame in box - vgc. £15.00 Jay-Be Impression, 4ft quality double FOLDING BED with headboard. 07768 057960 Perfect condition with new 10cm (4”) memory foam mattress. Supplied with white fitted sheet, spare mattress cover, cover for folded bed when Panasonic DVD/CD PLAYER, multi format, multi region, 21 pin scart. not in use, instructions and allen key. A comfortable and stable bed, Boxed, unused £15.00 ideal for those extra Xmas visitors! £150.00 the lot. 01328 862032 (Fakenham) 01263 712119 email: [email protected] 26 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 Just a thought.... If you cannot serve, you cannot rule. Bulgarian Proverb

ITEMS FOR SALE Cont. Morphy Richard SOUP MAKER, 1.6L capacity, simple to use £20.00 01263713657 Fully furnished, DOLLS HOUSE with 6 rooms. £150.00 Large 1950’s black baby DOLL £45.00 For advice 6 Portmeirion SOUP BOWLS £30.00 01263 479973 you can trust Aerobed raised inflatable BED, single size, built-in electric pump with sheet and carrying bag £10.00 on all legal maaers Hobbs of London black full length wool LADIES COAT, worn twice, size 12 £15.00 01263 713049 As new, black, Flapper DRESS, sleeveless, size 14 £20.00 Italian, dark red, Ostrich print HANDBAG, as new £20.00 Italian leather, grey, Ostrich print HANDBAG, as new £20.00 01263 517196 2-seater SNUGGLER 143cmL x 98cmD x 95cmH £300.00ono SIDEBOARD 120cmL x 40cmD x 78cmH £50.00ono TUB CHAIR £50.00ono 07900 448034 all new in 2017, photos available on request Light oak effect BEDROOM FURNITURE Dressing table with 2 drawers 35½”L x 31”H x 16”D. Chest of drawers (3 large/2 small drawers) 33”L x 35”H x 16”D. 3 x 3 drawer bedside cabinets £95.00 1 pair patterned CURTAINS, lined. Natural background with burgundy Call us 01328 863131 leaf. 66”W x 54”D £25.00ono Fakenham & Holt 01263 712023 01263 860489 (Briston) buyer collects [email protected] www.butcherandrews.co.uk Shimmano RO87 SPD ROAD SHOES. Multi Air Flex. UK size 9.5 will also suit size 9.0. Worn twice, white & black, cost new £65.00 would sell for £30.00ono FOUND IN HOLT 07747 826561 (Sheringham) On 17th November, an engraved gold signet ring was found in Holt. If the person who has lost it would like to claim it, please telephone GENTS BICYCLE, little used and not at all in last three years. Good condition but may need a little tlc. £50.00ono (Any proceeds to Holt 07909 744881 (evenings) Community Fund for Christmas Cafe) 01263 588552 ARMCHAIR AND MATCHING FOOTSTOOL. Brown and cream PLEASE TELEPHONE CAROLINE upholstery in small linear pattern. Bought from Aldiss and in excellent ON 01263 712177 TO ADVERTISE condition £50.00 01328 855575 Could deliver IN THE HOLT CHRONICLE Fantastic XMAS DISPLAY! Large ceramic model of Dickens’ book ‘The Christmas Carol’ with Victorian street scene and very detailed people (size 25cms high by 22 cms wide). Must be seen to be truly appreciated £49.00ono THE SECRETS OF THE HOLY GRAIL 01263 713486 VIRGIN MOTHER CHURCH ‘Mixed Blues’ DUNGAREES with leather belt - size large. Never been We need only compare (revelation 12: 13-14) with the Dead Sea worn £25.00 Scroll below to see that the woman of revelation is the Church in 01328 822101 the wilderness. From The words of the heavenly lights (4Q504- Igenix 4 slice TOASTER 1300W very little used £15.00 6) fragment 6, “Remember, pray, that we are Thy people and that 01362 683636 Thou hast carried us marvellously [on the wings of] eagles and Corgi, Matchbox, Lledo and others, DIE-CAST MODELS OF CARS hast brought us towards Thee. And like an eagle which rouses its and VANS. 51 in all, 45 in unused condition, not played with and in nestlings and hovers over [its young], spreads out its wings, takes original boxes, 6 in good condition, never played with £65.00ono one and carries it on [its pinions], so we dwell apart and are not 01263 860295. reckoned among the nations and ... Thou art in our midst in the pillar Single-sided petrol HEDGE CUTTER, gwo £45.00ono of fire and the cloud [of] Thy [holi]ness walking before us and as it Quantity woodern BIRD NEST BOXES £20.00 the lot were Thy glory in our mid[st]...”. See (Exodus 16:10). Quantity of petrol CHAINSAWS, all gwo £40.00 each Virgin mother Church, conned the world with Mary the so called 07464 083748 mother of Jesus; she made her as a virgin just like herself (the As new, blue Strider 16 Balance BIKE perfect for teaching a 6 to 12 Church). Its horrifying to think that the Church still see fit to deceive year old to ride or for older child with special needs. Foot rests to be people with Mary. fitted when coasting has been mastered. Cost £165, accept £75.00 The Dead Sea Scrolls in English is published by Penguin Books. 01328 862413 or 07891 971430 For more secrets see our book THE SECRETS OF THE HOLY Two chesterfield - styleSOFAS , one vintage blue-grey button back, GRAIL, available from Crystal Moon Cavern, 1 Mount Street, one patterned fabric more recent. Both undivided seat and 80” long. Surplus to requirements following house move. £185.00 each Cromer, a new age spiritual shop and holistic practice, and Grave’s 01263 734040 Stores, Briston. Price £4.50. www.holtchronicle.co.uk 27 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 Telephone Caroline on To advertise here <> LOCAL SERVICES <> 01263 712177

MURRAY NEWLAND Firewood Darryl Osborne BUILDER • Locally sourced PAINTER & DECORATOR Over 30 Years Experience • Kiln-dried hardwood Fully Qualified All building work undertaken • Free local delivery Over 20 years experience Mobile: G E Carman The Sawmill, Mobile: 07990 901859 07780 903694 Tel: 01263 587561/07791 748523 email:[email protected] PHILIP INCE TO ADVERTISE IN PLUMBING & HEATING THE HOLT CHRONICLE For all your plumbing and heating needs PLEASE RING 倀爀椀瘀愀琀攀 䠀椀爀攀 吀爀愀瘀攀氀 T: 01263 712999 倀爀攀ⴀ戀漀漀欀攀搀 䰀漀挀愀氀 ☀ 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 匀攀爀瘀椀挀攀 M: 07538 176892 CAROLINE E: [email protected] 517294 ON 01263 712177 眀眀眀⸀樀洀欀琀爀愀瘀攀氀⸀挀漀⸀甀欀 Burchys Pest Control Insects, Moles, Rabbits, Rodents, Squirrels & Wasps UNITS AND CONTAINERS Your local Pest Controller Incl. 2 small industrial warehouse units on the North Norfolk Coast NPTC Trained TO LET Aluminium Phosphide Certificated WORKSHOP OR STORAGE Tel: 01263 512464 in Hempstead Road, Holt Mob: 07788 463838 Tel: 01263 712239 or 01328 878538 Email: [email protected] Website: www.burchyspestcontrol.co.uk or Mob: 07836 616724 Paul French PAINTING, DECORATING AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE (A Handy Man to Know!) For a free quote, call: COVERING ALL OF NORTH NORFOLK 01328 851221 Tel: 01263 837933 (office) 01263 825615 Mob: 07836 354024 07768 766606 Email: [email protected]

B Allen Tree Services NPTC Certified ADVERTISE IN THIS MAGAZINE AND Holt based, covering all of North Norfolk YOUR ADVERT WILL BE SEEN IN LAMING LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTIONS Fencing & landscaping services available HOLT, FAKENHAM, Free estimates available SHERINGHAM, WELLS Full Public Liability Insurance BRICK & FLINT GARDEN WALLS/BRICK WEAVE/ AND MANY PATIOS/FENCING/CONCRETE PATHS, DRIVES Telephone Brad & SHED BASES/DRAINAGE/DIGGER WORK/ VILLAGES IN BETWEEN. SOAKAWAYS/GARDEN CLEARANCE/ on 01263 588994 SMALL TREE REMOVALS or 07748 570121 CALL CAROLINE ON FRIENDLY & RELIABLE Tel: 01263 838904 Mob: 07795 807354 01263 712177 FOR DETAILS E: [email protected] W: www.llconstructions.co.uk

R & J LUBBOCK BUILDERS All building work undertaken Ovenclean will transform your oven and Free estimates given put the sparkle back into your kitchen!  Friendly, professional and reliable Telephone 01263 861408  Completely safe, eco-friendly cleaning system Mob: 07748 647486  No fumes, no mess, no bother Email: [email protected]  Removes grease, fat and burnt on carbon deposits from: ● Ovens ● Filters ● Hobs ● Grills ● BBQs ● Ranges ● Extractors ● Microwaves ● AGAs Heritage Painters Call today to book your oven clean 01263 586311 All aspects of Painting and Decorating www.ovenclean.com undertaken to the highest standard Ovenclean North Norfok Call Josh 07552 851359 email: [email protected] 28 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 Telephone Caroline on To advertise here <> LOCAL SERVICES <> 01263 712177

BLOSSOMS S. DENDY PLUMBING & HEATING Serving Fully Qualified North Norfolk DOG GROOMING Domestic & Commercial Mob: 07922 145272 Tel: 01263 576418 Email:[email protected] FREE QUOTATIONS Web:www.combustionchamber.co.uk Contact Sam on Mobile: 07900 734120 Home: 01328 259311 07376 085889 ~ 190341 Email:[email protected]

Kings & 01263 ADVERTISE IN THIS MAGAZINE AND Barnhams YOUR ADVERT WILL BE SEEN IN Group 712302 HOLT, FAKENHAM, SHERINGHAM, WELLS Aerial & Satellite AND MANY VILLAGES IN BETWEEN. Installation and Repairs CALL CAROLINE ON www.kingsandbarnhams.co.uk 01263 712177 FOR DETAILS

NORTH NORFOLK CERAMICS The Toilet Doctor TELEPHONE ENGINEER DON’T RISK PAYING HIGH BT CALL OUT CHARGES! WALL & FLOOR TILING Won’t flush, won’t fill FOR WIRING FAULTS OR BROADBAND PROBLEMS Supply & Fit or Fit only Overflow woes NEW/SHIFT EXTENSIONS IN HOME OR OFFICE For all your cistern LOCAL, INDEPENDENT ENGINEER OFFERS Telephone Grant on PROMPT SERVICE AT 1/2 BT PRICES 01263 820338 or 07884 493590 needs Call the doctor! [email protected] CALL 07885 297213 01263 713616 www.northnorfolk-ceramics.com www.telecomengineering.co.uk

SEALE ELECTRICAL 07966 575546 DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RELIABLE AFFORDABLE FRIENDLY [email protected]

PASSPORT PHOTO EAST COAST ROOFING FIREWOOD VISA - DRIVING LICENCE Fibre Glass, Felt Flat, & Tiled Roofing, uPVC Fascia Barge Board Barn Stored Seasoned Hardwood Logs GUN LICENCE - BUS PASS - ID Competitive Prices, Fast Delivery Cladding & Leadwork Your Local Established Family Firm PHOTOGRAPHERS’ GALLERY HOLT Est. 25 years.10/20 year Guarantee 5 & 7 CROMER ROAD. NR25 6ET Free Quotes and Insurance work ‘Flamin’ Good Firewood!’ TEL: 01263 710222 3 Hindringham Road, Bale, Fakenham NR21 0QQ Tel: 01328 878806 Mob: 07593 540220 LEWIS LOGS 07748 113083 NORFOLK SEWING TO ADVERTISE IN MACHINE SERVICE Est. 1995 ALL MAKES REPAIRED THE HOLT CHRONICLE MASTER CHIMNEY SWEEP HIGHLY SKILLED ENGINEERS NVQ QUALIfIED CHIMNEY ENgINEER OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE PLEASE RING FULLY GUARANTEED • All Chimneys, flues and FREE ESTIMATES CAROLINE appliances swept DISCOUNTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS • Certificates issued 01263 584113 ON 01263 712177 • CCTV chimney surveys • Bird/rain guards / Anti down-draft Woodpecker Tree Services cowls supplied and fitted & Access Platform Hire • Stove servicing and maintenance , North Norfolk Call O. Dixon on: CALL DAVID OR LUCY ON Tel (01263) 833779 Established 1997 01328 Fully Insured and NPTC Qualified Friendly and polite service 851081 All aspects of tree & hedge work undertaken www.the-sweep.co.uk Firewood logs and wood chippings available! www.holtchronicle.co.uk 29 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 Telephone Caroline on To advertise here <> LOCAL SERVICES <> 01263 712177

L Carter PREMIER DENTURE SERVICE The Fencing Company (Norfolk) Duplicate sets made. Existing sets repaired ELECTRICAL For all types of fencing and gates ● Domestic ● Livestock ● Equestrian Dean J Gibson For advice, competitive quotes and prompt Domestic and Commercial service, call David. Registered Dental Technician Mobile: 07502 316372 Tel: 07979 186925 Tel: 01263 837749 Mobile: 07788 716789 Email: [email protected] Professional Service at a Competitive Price Web: www.thefencingco.co.uk

P.D.Nightingale ADVERTISE IN THIS MAGAZINE AND DEBRA Painter & Decorator YOUR ADVERT WILL BE SEEN IN THE CHIMNEY SWEEP HOLT, FAKENHAM, LOCAL FEMALE SWEEP City & Guilds of London SHERINGHAM, WELLS Master Guild Qualified Established 1985 AND MANY 01263 663214 / 07783 506693 VILLAGES IN BETWEEN. 01263 768119 Use the contact form at 07983 357998 CALL CAROLINE ON www.norfolkladychimneysweep.com [email protected] 01263 712177 FOR DETAILS “Prompt. Clean & Tidy Service”

LOCKSMITH THE GARDEN MEWS Competitive Electrical Works Domestic - Industrial - Commercial 24/7 CALL OUT A Luxury Country Hotel for Cats Lyng Hall Lane, Wood Norton Electrician AC Locksmiths Tel: 01362 680111 NIC EIC Registered Alan Caistor A peaceful, picturesque setting 10 Arnott Road CATS ONLY Tel: 07747 068146 Norfolk Area HOLT NR25 6EP No Boarded Dogs ~ Viewing Most Welcome Email: [email protected] Domestic/Commercial Tel: 01263 712971 Website: www.cew-uk.co.uk [email protected] Mob: 07846 643176 www.thegardenmews.co.uk People who care about trees Tim and Vonnie Daykin Dan Warricker Heating & Plumbing TREE SURGEONS 24 years experience Also HEDGE CUTTING call: 01263 584159 or 07990 760905 01263 862101 • 07917 107555 [email protected] [email protected]

Jo Worman TO ADVERTISE IN Dog Walker & Pet Sitter THE HOLT CHRONICLE PLEASE RING

07943 283165 CAROLINE [email protected] ON 01263 712177

4 seat Mercedes and 8 seat Minibus Anywhere, Anytime

carpenter LASZLO TAXI AIRPORT/SEAPORT RATES OVER 30 YEARS painter & decorator Passengers EXPERIENCE!  quality workmanship From Holt to Up to 4 Up to 8 BUILDING & RENOVATIONS  competitively priced Stansted £130 £195 GARAGE & LOFT CONVERSIONS Luton £140 £210 KITCHEN & BATHROOMS  20 years experience PLASTERING & DRY LINING Heathrow £175 £250 CARPENTRY  no job too small Gatwick £190 £285 MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS  free estimates Southampton £230 £330 FENCING  DECKING  PATIOS LANDSCAPING  DRIVEWAYS No hidden fees ~ Card payments taken GENERAL MAINTENANCE 01263 712761 01263 663187 or 07407 085 355 Fully insured. Free quotations on request www.laszlotaxi.com Tel: 07876 808482 or 01328 878529 07825 181553 [email protected] email: [email protected] 30 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 HOLT PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR HAVE HAD A BUSY TERM... AGAIN! With their festive jumpers and beautiful singing voices, Holt Primary School choir marched over to Budgens to help the Big C raise all important funds for their cancer charity during Holt’s big Christmas lights switch-on. They sang a variety of Christmas songs to a captivated audience, who very kindly donated almost £100.00 to the charity. The choir then embarked through the crowds to sing for the thousands of people watching the lights switch-on and fireworks at the main stage. As a reward for their hard work and dedication, the choir have been treated over the past few years to a West End experience and this year was the best yet! 39 children arrived at school with sleep in their eyes early on the morning of Wednesday 28th November and set off on a long coach journey to the capital. After spotting some famous London landmarks, they arrived at the infamous Pineapple Dance Studio for an all-singing, all-dancing workshop led by some of the Lion King cast members. After belting out ‘the circle of life’, the choir made the most of the festivities as they wandered through Covent Garden. To end an already brilliant day, the choir then walked to the Lyceum Theatre Claire Dye and took their seats to see The Lion King. After working really hard Physiotherapist in an after school club, focusing on theatre setting, music, costumes ...... and characters, it was a treat to see the real show. The children were in BSc (Hons) PG Cert, MCSP, HPC, AACP registered absolute awe of the performance and the performers and really enjoyed ...... the experience. A quick coach ride through London, looking at some Treatment of conditions including sports injuries, arthritis, neck pain, back pain. Using various therapy techniques including joint Christmas lights whilst eating their dinner, began the long bus journey mobilisation, soft tissue techniques, massage, acupuncture. home. Despite it being a long and tiring day, the children had an Individual rehabilitation and exercise plans to suit all needs. absolute blast! You can still hear them excitedly talking about it to their Appointments available at friends if you walk past the playground now... Holt Holistic Centre Holt Primary School choir look forward to even more exciting 10 Station Road, Holt. 01263 711898 experiences in the future. email: [email protected]

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Don’t forget to visit our website at www.holtchronicle.co.uk Here at the Chronicle we are always looking for the most up-to-date stories and photographs regarding local affairs. If you have something that you feel needs broadcasting to the North Norfolk community please get in touch by email: [email protected] or leave in the Chronicle Collection Box in Feeney's Newsagents near the War Memorial in Holt. We are always happy, space permitting, to publish articles for and by the local community. The Holt Chronicle is published by Raycar Publishing and printed by Blackwell Print. (Tel: 01493 334600). The views expressed are not necessarily those of the publishers or the editor. All material is strictly copyright and all rights are reserved. All material submitted for publication may have to be edited for reasons of space. www.holtchronicle.co.uk 31 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 1 Dec 3.00pm Diss Town FAKENHAM TOWN 2.30pm SHERINGHAM Wymondham Town 2.30pm FAKENHAM TOWN North Walsham Town 2.00pm HINDRINGHAM Thetford Rovers 2.00pm Hingham Athletic HOLT UNITED 7 Dec 7.30pm HOLT UNITED Buxton 8 Dec 3.00pm FAKENHAM TOWN Lakenheath SPORT AND RECREATION2.00pm Waveney SHERINGHAM 2.00pm Mundford HINDRINGHAM ORIENTEERING WINNER 2.00pmLOCALEaston FORTHCOMING FOOTBALLFAKENHAM TOWN The Chronicle has previously reported on the 2.00pmFIXTURESLoddon United (subject to alteration)WELLS TOWN Orienteering activity of Holt’s Gillian Pilgrim and 15 Dec 3.00pm Leiston Res FAKENHAM TOWN she has now walked (or is it run?) away with three 2.30pm SHERINGHAM Norwich CEYMS awards at a local event. 2.30pm FAKENHAM TOWN Thetford Rovers The event was organised 2.00pm Poringland Wands HOLT UNITED by Norfolk Orienteering 2.00pm WELLS TOWN Gorleston Res Club when they held their annual Championships FOOTBALL’S A FUNNY OLD GAME! - The players in Sandringham Woods ‘The opening ceremony was good, although I missed it.’ - Graeme Le on the Royal Estate. Saux Gillian became this ‘I’d rather play in front of a full house than an empty crowd.’ - Johnny Giles ‘Sometimes in football you have to score goals.’ - Thierry Henry year’s ‘Woman’s Club ‘I would not be bothered if we lost every game as long as we won the Champion’, the prize for league.’ - Mark Viduka being the fastest lady ‘He’s put on weight and I’ve lost it, and vice versa.’ - Ronnie Whelan once times had been ‘If you don’t believe you can win, there is no point in getting out of bed at scientifically adjusted for the end of the day.’ - Neville Southall runners’ ages. The picture shows the Qualified Foot Health Professional Chairman, Ian Renfrew, presenting her with the ‘Carol Towler Plate’. Gillian’s running also Jennifer Hannant won her the ladies over 75 class and, much to her amazement, the (MCFHP, MAFHP) lowest lady’s time, on any course, from the last check point to the Visiting Practice finish. 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CHRISTMAS WOODLAND TRAIL AT HOLT COUNTRY PARK THIS DECEMBER 250. Black plays and helps White 251. White takes back one move, North Norfolk District Council is hosting to mate in two moves then mates in two moves against Father Christmas in a pretty woodland setting (a) Diagram (b-e) Black R,N,B,Pa6 any defence. Holt Country Park will be hosting a Christmas trail through the woods. Children and families are invited to come along on 19th and 20th Solution to No. 250: diagram (B1ack plays first) 1.Qf6 Nc5 December to meet Father Christmas and his farm animals, a small toy 2. Qb2 Ra4, as given last time. (b) 1.Rb6 Rb1 2.Rb3 Ra1. (c) 1.Nc5 will be given to every child. Nc1 2.Na4 Rb3. (d) 1. Bc4 Ne1 2.Ba2 Nc2. (e) 1.a5 Rb3+ 2.Ka4 Nc5, In addition to meeting Father Christmas, children will also learn a ref1ected echo of part (d). Note how only one unit will do in each how animals are traditionally used in woodland management to help part, for instance in part (c) a black R on a4 would be checking the increase wildlife species. white K. There will be two opportunities to meet Father Christmas each day The convention in problems is that either side may castle unless it can between 10.00am and 12.00noon and 1.00pm and 3.00pm. be shown that the relevant K or R has moved. In No. 251, the last of Tickets cost £5.00 per child (parents must accompany children 6 in our inter-club competition, 0-0 is a strong defence, so how can throughout) and can be pre-booked along with parking spaces (£1.00) White stop it or disallow it with his retracted move? at www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/book. Difficulty 3. Solutions and comments to me at 16 Lime Grove, Sheringham NR26 8NX, or e-mail to [email protected]. THE HOLT CHRONICLE 01263 712177 LAST ISSUE’S FOOTBALL QUIZ ANSWERS HIGH TIDE TIMES AT BLAKENEY BAR 1.Finland 2.Blackburn Rovers 3.Norwich United 4.Juventus Date Morning Afternoon 5.A young Ryan Giggs 6.Everton 7.Valencia 8.ACF Wimbledon 15th December 11.37am 11.40pm 4,850 9.Fabio Capello 10.Alan Shearer 260, Wayne Rooney 208, 22nd December 5.32am 6.01pm Andrew Cole 187, Frank Lampard 17, Thierry Henry 175, Robbie 29th December 11.44am 11.47pm 5th January 6.02am 6.15pm Fowler 163, Jermain Defoe 162 and Michael Owen 150 email: [email protected] 32 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 NEW HEARING CLINIC IN AYLSHAM

Birding walk at Holkham Park and Beach 16th December 10.00am - 3.30pm (Bring a packed lunch) Meeting Point Holkham Village car park TF 891 436. For most of the walk (about 5 miles) walking boots will be adequate but if we go to Holkham Bay, wellies are advised. Children welcome if accompanied by well-behaved adults, but we regret no dogs. The walk will be led by Janice Darch. Mid-week walk at Park 19th December 9.00am - 11.00am This walk caters for all levels of ability. Meet at Sexton’s Lodge car park, off Lion’s Mouth, NR11 8PS at the western end of the estate. As usual, children are welcome if accompanied by well-behaved adults, but we regret no dogs. Indoor Club Meeting - AGM and Christmas Social, at Aylmerton Village Hall, NR11 8PX. 20th December 7.30pm - 10.30pm NOTE - A CHANGE TO THE PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED DATE Chairman,Trevor Williams will be leading the review of the 2018 club year and making sure the AGM meets with similar approval from members. We will follow with a quiz and a buffet of festive food and drink. Details of all events can be found at www.nenbc.co.uk/events.

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www.holtchronicle.co.uk 33 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 DRINK OR DRUG DRIVING O CHRISTMAS TREE, AT CHRISTMAS NOT THE USUAL SUSPECTS O CHRISTMAS TREE… “Not all drink-drivers this Christmas will be young men” that’s the When you’re in Wells next, pop in to Wells Maltings on Staithe Street message from Norfolk Constabulary as the force prepares to launch to take a look at their lovely Christmas tree. The decorations were its winter campaign. This is in support of the national drink-drive hand-made by students at Alderman Peel High School (photograph operation, reminding people that it is not always the ‘the usual below), who also helped to put the decorations on the tree. suspects’ that drink and drive over the festive period. Wells Maltings The campaign, which was first launched in West Yorkshire in 2016, will be open every illustrates deliberate stereotype characters to challenge the public day from 10.00am perception about those who they think may be drink driving this onwards until December and reminds people not to drive after drinking alcohol. Saturday 22nd The festive crackdown, which officially launched on 1st December December and will and runs until January, tackles those driving under the influence of then be closed for drink or drugs and will see officers carrying out extra patrols and Christmas from roadside checks. Any driver who is stopped due to concerns over the 4.00pm on Sunday manner of their driving, a vehicle defect, or is involved in a collision, 23rd, re-opening will be breathalysed. at 10.00am on Specific time slots at Norwich Magistrates Court have been reserved Thursday 27th to deal with those caught drink or drug driving. This effectively means December. that offenders could now lose their licence within 24 hours of being The new art, breathalysed whilst facing additional fines. heritage and Throughout the campaign roads policing officers will be using social community centre media to share messages and provide updates on campaign results will then close using @NSRAPT and via Norfolk Constabulary Facebook page. for New Year at During last year’s campaign, in Norfolk 1,320 tests were carried out 4.00pm on Sunday with 82 drivers failing drink tests and 35 drivers failing drugs tests. 30th December, Inspector Jon Chapman from the Joint Roads and Armed Policing re-opening at Team, said: ‘‘Driving while under the influence of drink or drugs is 10.00am on not acceptable but at Christmas the risks are even more prevalent with Students Grace Steele, Elizabeth England Wednesday 2nd darker nights, bad weather and sadly, more people taking the risk by and Connie Chapman January. drinking or using drugs and then getting behind the wheel. To find out what’s going on during the festive period, including films, “Statistically young men do form a large proportion of those whom concerts and crafts, visit the website at: www.wellsmaltings.org.uk we stop for drink-driving, however we are seeing more and more men, and increasingly women, aged over 35 who are drink driving, many with the attitude ‘it will never happen to me’. It is quite harrowing as many of the people in this age range have been targeted by decades of campaigns about the dangers of drinking before getting behind the wheel. Last December, almost 92% of everyone who were arrested for drink driving offences nationally, were aged over 25. These are people from all backgrounds, ethnicity and genders. Many of them have professional careers, they may have children and grandchildren and yet they are still choosing to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. We want to continue to drive home the message and make drink-driving socially unacceptable, no matter how old you are. There could be serious consequences to driving under the influence of drink or drugs including being involved in a serious collision where you or someone else is injured or killed. It is just not worth the risk.” The campaign will see officers carrying out roadside checks throughout the day and night. The public are also encouraged to report any concerns relating to drink or drug driving anonymously using Crimestoppers on http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/

email: [email protected] 34 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 HOLT CHRISTMAS PICTURE QUIZ 2018 WHO or WHERE in HOLT? FIRST PRIZE £75.00 – SECOND PRIZE £25.00 To raise funds for Holt’s Christmas Lights, a Quiz Sheet has been created of twenty images of people and places in Holt. Can you guess WHO or WHERE? See how many you can identify. Even if BUILDERS you don’t know them all please have a go! The Quiz Sheet is available, for a suggested donation of £2.00, Small Family Business with traditional values from many outlets in the town including The Red Dot Gallery, Trading locally for over 30 years Osokozi, Baby O and many more..... so pick up your copy now! All entries must be received by 30th December. All proceeds will go towards THE HOLT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, helping to make our town bright and beautiful. Prize money, design and printing have all been kindly gifted so your donation will be entirely for Holt at Christmas.

NORFOLK LIFE A Song of the Earth from Richard Shepheard Many of us are familiar with that earthy old Norfolk fable about Horace Greenacre the most celebrated gardener in the village, who was called upon to give a lecture to the Womens’ Institute about his life as a horticulturalist. He set about his task with right good will, punctuating his speech several FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING REQUIREMENTS Renovations Extensions Refurbishments times with the counsel to use “...a gret ole barrer of well-rotted hoss Conservatories Windows Doors manure.” Kitchens Bathrooms His discourse was an outstanding success and the Revd Pettigrew said so to Hard landscaping Drainage works Mrs Greenacre. However, he added a little caveat when he said: “Don’t you Free no obligation, no pressure quotes think it would be nicer if Horace said ‘fertilizer’ instead of ‘manure’.” She chuckled and said: “I don’t know about that, tha’s’s took me ten years to git Call any time him ter say manure!” Muck is a celebrated subject and one often hears that expression: “Where 01328 878684 or 07889 639354 there’s muck there’s brass.” However, because it is so often pronounced: email: [email protected] “Where there’s mook there’s brass” (with the ‘a’ pronounced as a flat one, to www.bennellhomeimprovements.com rhyme with ass) the suggestion is one of Northern grit, Yorkshire acumen or Midland graft. The abiding impression being that the muck is the grime, soot and smoke of industry. Long before those things there was an equivalent in Norfolk which gives Premium Quality an entirely different impression. In this it is said: “Muck is the mother of money.”* The muck, in this case, being that from the straw trodden by bullocks in the yard, or the sheep grazing on the turnip tops, the “golden Christmas Trees hoof” it was called. How do we know that this expression is the pristine original, however? Well, just say it. There is, of course an alliterative quality about it which is SALLE PARK ESTATE absolutely in harmony with our own green acres. *From Coke of Norfolk and his Friends, by Anna Stirling A Lost World - Memories of Briston and Melton Constable by Leslie Kinsley Our headmaster at secondary school (now the Astley Primary), was Billy May and he taught Maths and Geometry. Bad behaviour was rewarded with less Geometry and more Maths. I remember him striding up to school each morning, trilby hat on and books tucked under his arm. Mr Parnell had his legs in irons. He lived in a caravan near Craymere Beck. Our P.E. teacher was called Billy Bush. He was small and bossy. None of us liked him. I remember one of my friends lost his temper and punched him. He knocked his teeth out! My school friends all lived near and we got up to all sorts of mischief. Open 9am-5pm • Sat 24th Nov - 24th Dec We had nicknames. Mine was Kingcup as I had blond hair. There were Tabs, Buck and Squeaker. Squeaker and I are the only ones still • Tree Stands • Tree Lights • Wreaths alive now. We used to pool our pennies to buy sweets and cigarettes. • Holly • Mistletoe (Five Woodbines cost two old pennies) We kept this money in an Oxo tin which we buried on the meadow. We built a den there too where The Old Sawmill, Cawston Rd, we could sit and play cards in peace. We roofed it with sacking we pinched from a nearby field. The sacking had held fertilizer so it was Salle, Reepham, NR10 4SG a bit whiffy. In those days, Melton had gas lights. These were lit every evening by 07717 575965 a man from the gas works. Our gang used to sneak behind him and You will find our Christmas Tree shop on switch off the lights he had just lit. Unfortunately for us, he told the local policeman who caught us doing it. The policeman carried a cane the B1145 between Reepham and Cawston to keep us in order. We certainly got a ‘birthday’ that time! www.holtchronicle.co.uk 35 The Holt Chronicle Issue 416 14th December 2018 New Life Cleaning Ltd Serving the Community with New Life

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