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email: [email protected] 2 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 The Macmillan Centre is being funded and built in A Note from the editor partnership between Macmillan Cancer Support, the Norfolk and Welcome back to your magazine. Times have certainly University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Norfolk & changed since we last published, and we are all Norwich Hospitals Charity. getting used to the ‘new normal’. The building work on the £4.85million project is expected to take Things have also changed here at Rose Villa around a year, with the new centre enabling patients with cancer to Publications, Margaret White, our editor of access treatment and support closer to home. The centre will include: 20 years has retired. We would like to thank • Six chemotherapy treatment chairs with capacity to treat up to 36 her for her all her hard work and wish her a restful and well- patients a day. deserved retirement. She will still be distributing leaflets, • Three new clinic rooms and two new minor procedure rooms, creating with husband Phil, for the magazines and can be contacted an additional 10,000 outpatient appointments annually and space for via email [email protected] new cancer diagnostics, including prostate biopsy. We will be publishing the magazines monthly for the foresee- • A Macmillan cancer information and support centre. able future, any editorial, articles, notices, small ads, deliv- • The new unit will also free up space in the main Hospital ery queries or enquiries can be addressed to Jo at building to deliver an extra 600 surgical procedures in dermatology, [email protected] urology, vascular surgery and pain management. Enquiries for advertising in the magazines can be sent to Jo Haywood, chair of Macmillan’s North Norfolk Fundraising [email protected] or phone Pete on Committee, said: “It’s wonderful to see building work progressing and 07818 653720 this will make such a difference to cancer patients living in North It is good to back and we hope you enjoy the magazine. Norfolk who are currently travelling to Norwich for their treatment. Keep well and safe. “Cromer Hospital was originally built using public donations so there’s a Jo - Editor great parallel there between what happened then and the current work. This means so much to the people of North Norfolk.” Sam Higginson, Chief Executive of NNUH said: “This is an important Turf cutting event marks start of hospital step in delivering extra services at Cromer as part of our mission to expansion at Cromer deliver first class treatments to the population in North Norfolk and Hospital and charity representatives have gathered to mark the start of further afield. We are delighted to see the work get underway providing work on a state-of-the-art cancer care and support centre at Cromer and additional capacity to meet the needs of an older, rural patient group.” District Hospital. They were joined by Norwich-based firm Pentaco The Holt Chronicle is published by Rose Villa Publications Ltd. Construction Ltd which won the contract for the work, which will see The views expressed are not necessarily those of the Publishers or the Editors. the refurbishment and extension of the Davison Unit, a disused ward at All material is strictly copyright and all rights reserved. Material, including the hospital. letters, presented for publication may have to be edited for reasons of space. Page setting by Isaac Cummings-Knight Proprietors Eric Hayton & Jo Haywood, telephone 01263 821463 email [email protected]

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www.holtchronicle.co.uk 3 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 conversation with a neighbour this morning I realised how confusing the news reports can be – so after re-thinking the conversation I checked on the County matter we had discussed and rang back with the correct update – something Councillor so simple but meant such a lot to her that I was humbled.)

News Now to Good News: from County Councillor Dr Marie Strong Wells Division Some Norfolk Libraries are re-opening – NCC’s Health and Safety Teams [email protected]; 07920 286 597 are putting together measures to ensure libraries can open to the public with minimal risk to staff and visitors. Work including layout changes and Dear All, training for all library staff to keep risk to a minimum will continue over the coming weeks. Details of locations, services offered and opening dates of I hope the following information is useful including as it does websites the library branches are to be found on the NCC website. (And I am told that which are updated – vital with the situation we face where restrictions are conversations will be taking place as to how the mobile libraries can be made eased and returned. Worse still is that most if not all of the restrictions/ safe.) regulations/advice/guidance (fill in any other descriptors you have heard) are Digital Devices for disadvantaged children - We have now taken receipt subject to interpretation. There is one ‘regulation’ which the scientists of approximately 1800 devices for Norfolk’s disadvantaged children which advising the government have stuck by – and which I and I think many of we believe will be sufficient to cater for those without adequate equipment. our residents will applaud – the two meter social distancing rule. Distribution should be now under way. Recycling Centres: The main Recycling Centres and now open albeit with – Following a review, the Prime Two Metre Social Distancing Rule certain caveats to accommodate safety regulations. For uptodate Minister has set out that where it is not possible to stay two metres apart, information, detailed safety instructions and guidance on using the recycling guidance will allow people to keep a social distance of ‘one metre plus’. This centres during Covid-19 isit www.norfolk.gov.uk/recyclingupdates. means staying one metre apart, plus mitigations which reduce the risk of Compost Bins: Cut price to Norfolk residents - 220 litre compost bins for transmission. £10, buy one get one half price – go to www.getcomposting.com or email NB. People should continue to stay two metres away from others whereever [email protected]. possible - the new “one metre plus” rule does not invalidate this original Spare Time: What have I been doing in my spare time? Working my way advice. through our bookcases and cupboards. One real gem I rediscovered is Hopefully the statements ‘where it is not possible’ and ‘where ever possible’ ‘Sucking Eggs’ by Patricia Nicol. Written as toppled into recession are spelt out in the Government’s website: GOV.UK. Coronarvirus and making comparison with the prudence required during and after WW2 - (Corvid-19) – where you can find information on coronarvirus including very similar to lives being led today including the light-hearted manner guidance, support and announcements. which enabled people to cope, as they (we?) are doing today. (Chato & – other updated sources Coronavirus Information and Links from NCC Windus 2009 ISBN 9780701182403. (Several boxes of books now waiting include www.nhs.uk/coronavirus and Norfolk County Council website for Hall’s book shop to re-open. Similar boxes waiting for charity keying in coronavirus. shops to re-open although Mike keeps reclaiming items. Face masks mandatory at NHS Hospitals - The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that all staff in hospitals in England have Upwards and onwards been provided with surgical masks with expectation to wear. Members of the public are strongly urged when attending hospital to wear a face covering Marie - if not a face mask will be provided in emergencies. (I cannot imagine County Cllr Dr Marie Strong. Wells Division. anyone will argue with this directive even though problems are anticipated Wells County Council Division presently consists of: Barshams & Houghton St Giles, regarding the directive as to masks in shops.) with Cockthorpe, Blakeney, Brinton with , & Saxlingham, Helping others: Glandford with Letheringsett, , Great & Little , , I know how much help you are all giving to your neighbours so forgive me , Langham, , Sculthorpe, , with , & Little Thornage, Warham, Wells-next-the-Sea, , for suggesting you might make a call or drop off a copy of information which you read and believe could be useful to someone else. (From

operational again from Thursday 10th September and is looking to News from The Venue increase its programme within the Centre this year. Our Cinema is What a strange season we have been opening its doors with an increased number of showings from through. I am pleased to say that the Venue September, with some great titles being shown both old and new. With has survived the Covid crisis thus far, and our large Hall, we can safely operate Cinema within the Centre, giving we are poised to open our doors again by the town affordable and fun nights out. Included in the new programme the 2nd week of September, all being well. We have not come through is a once a month Royal Opera House Opera and Ballet screening. All entirely unscathed however, with a number of our user groups being these events will have our newly refurbished and stocked bar open adversely affected and unable to return to the centre, which is a great before performances, and with our comfortable seating and even more loss. We hope that as the time goes on and it becomes safer for their space and leg room, we are undoubtedly the most comfortable Cinema older demographic users to come back, we will see them enjoying our in the area. As ever, we continue to improve the maintenance and facilities again. With safety at the forefront of our minds, we have been refurbishment of the Centre for the benefit of all, with new ambient through the lengthy process of risk assessment and have a robust policy lighting in the Hall, improved fire safety measures and electrical and measures in place to ensure the safety of anyone wishing to use the updates, and painting and decorating being undertaken during lock- centre. Details of this can be seen on our website, down. The Venue is a superb and affordable place to hold your private www.thevenueholt.com. These include the purchase of a cold fogging party or wedding, and bookings have already been taken well into 2021. antibacterial machine, enabling us to quickly and effectively sanitise Do pop in from September and check out the facility if you are rooms and equipment in between groups at the centre…particularly im- considering an event…you will be amazed at just how affordable this portant for our popular exercise groups, all of whom are keen to be up quality venue is. We are a registered Charity and rely on our hiring and and running again as soon as possible. With the health of the Nation in donations to keep us going, and our incredible volunteer workforce to the spotlight it is perhaps even more help us to keep this vital facility open for the Town. If you would like to important to get out and exercise safely, and we have a range of classes get involved, do email us on [email protected] for more on offer, from Line Dancing, through Pilates to Zumba! All our classes information. We are a great family of volunteers and would love to are affordable, social, and fun, run by accredited and friendly experts welcome you! Keep safe and well and we look forward to seeing you in who can safely put you through your paces. New members are always September when we reopen. welcome, so do come and get fitter with us! We hope to have our popular Bingo evenings up and running again in October…..keep and Carolyn Burn, Chairperson. eye out in the Chronicle and on our advertising boards for exact dates, and our Arts programme will resume, with new art classes and exhibitions scheduled in for the Autumn. The Community Café will be

email: [email protected] 4 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 thousands of calls, from those concerned about food supplies and County prescription delivery, to those helping with benefits claims and business grants. Councillor As we move into the recovery phase we know there is a long road ahead, News especially when so much of our local economy is reliant on tourism. We from County Councillor Sarah Butikofer know that many residents remain concerned about the influx of our guests to [email protected] or 07968 897235 our area, but the Council remains committed to your protection, and we are When I last wrote in January I could never have imagined what a turn of doing all we can to help, both tourism businesses and the high street to events was just around the corner, none of us could. The last few months reopen safely. In the last week we have been able to source special have been by turn challenging and inspiring, and have truly shown us once equipment which we are now deploying to ‘fog’ public conveniences and again how lucky we are to live, here in North Norfolk. children’s play areas. Our hand sanitisers have now been in place for a I write for this one episode not as a County Councillor but as the Leader of couple of weeks together with other measures. North Norfolk District Council. For now I would like to end with a final thanks to everyone for the part they Firstly my heartfelt condolences go out to all the families and friends of have played in helping to keep us as safe as possible thus far. Please remain those who have lost their lives to Covid-19, it is truly a dreadful disease that vigilant careful and considerate of the concerns of others as we move is indiscriminate in those it takes from us. forwards. Whilst remembering those people, we also need to send our hugely grateful Have a safe summer and I look forward to writing to you about happier times thanks to all our residents, local community groups, NHS Staff and key again soon. workers who stepped up to the plate and worked around the clock to protect others, and to save lives over these last months. Sarah North Norfolk has thankfully seen a low level of COVID infections - 219 County Councillor for Holt Division cases, meaning 210 cases per 100,000 population and placing us 291st out of (, Barningham, Bessingham, Cley-next-the-Sea, , East , Gresham, High , Holt, Kelling, , Metton, 315 local authority areas (1 being high and 315 being low) in England. Runton, , , , , West Runton, There will be many contributing factors to this figure including our rurality, Weybourne) low population density, lack of an acute hospital in the District - but equally with one of the oldest population profiles in the country we could have seen very different outcomes as national data suggests vulnerability to COVID increases significantly with age. In this respect I believe the Council has supported our residents, communities and businesses very well over the past New And Refurbished PCs! Hempstead Road 18 weeks and continues to do so in seeking to control and manage the spread New And Refurbished Laptops! Business CentreCentre! of the virus locally through the social distancing measures we have put in PC And Laptop Repairs And Upgrades! Holt! place ourselves in our towns, seafront and Broads tourist areas. Virus Removal And Antivirus SoftwareSsurivitnAdnAlavomeRsurVi reawtfoS ! Norfolk! NR25 6EE! Whilst I know the Council does not always get everything right we are Onsite Home And Business Support! committed to doing our very best for our local residents. I could not be Apple Repairs And Upgrades! Est. 1999 prouder of how the team at NNDC have responded to the crisis. Staff have BroadbandBroadband And Network Solutions all gone above and beyond for many weeks and especially so at the height of E : [email protected]@surecomputers.co.uk the crisis, designing response systems, delivering new services and helping W : www.surecomputers.co.ukwww.surecomputers.co.uk 01263 711052 out on the ground in the community. Our emergency helpline responded to

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www.holtchronicle.co.uk 5 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 A column where you can writeReaders in. Write to us - share your news or viewsWrite.... 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. Thank You Thank You Dear Jo, Dear Jo, I wonder if you might consider dedicating a section of your correspondence I would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral of my darling to readers' accounts of acts of kindness during the current plague. My own husband, Keith Morley, at the Cromer Crematorium. Thank you for your recent experience involved one of the staff at our local post office in Bud- generous donations which totaled £700 and will be shared between Cancer gen's. My wife and I are both of the age at which the Government wishes us Research and The Alzheimer’s Society. to isolate ourselves, and she is disabled. This gentleman put himself out on Keith was fond of shooting and he hoped he would not come back as a our - and especially her - behalf, and I want publicly to express our thanks. pheasant! It would be good to read other people's experiences of similar kindnesses. Janice Morley.

So much more than just a supermarket Since the fire on the 20th June, there have been many comments made about the loss of Budgens of Holt, most of them positive but one of our favourites is that it was ‘so much more than just a supermarket‘. The heart of the store was of course the staff who worked there, many of whom have been employed for a good number of years. The last time the Team were mentioned in this publication was when they presented a cheque to the Macmilllan Cancer Support Group (north Norfolk) for £19,855.73 the amount the Staff and customers had raised for the charity of the year in 2019. Of course it wasn’t just the Team who made the store so special, the Plans are underway for both the longer term solution and also a short brilliant local suppliers also made sure the shelves were stocked with term option, more of this will be communicated when the plans have interesting produce. It was the combination of the Staff and all the been finalised. We are grateful for the ongoing support of the suppliers, who worked tirelessly throughout the lockdown period, who community in Holt. made sure the customers of Budgens of Holt were served with essential product. What was particularly cruel about the fire is that it came after the start of the relaxing of the lockdown period and we were all about to embark on the ‘new normal’. Following the fire we have quickly been able to re-open the Post office and this happened within 5 days. We have been able to offer most of the services we had previously, and we will shortly be hoping to add the facility of renewing your passport and we are awaiting the arrival of a new post box! Jess, Michelle, Lorraine and Aiden have been pleased to welcome our customers in the new location situated at Bakers and Larners. The home delivery service started up a week after the fire and this is operated from within Budgens of Aylsham. Bever- ley and Mike, both of whom are well known to our regular customers have started to work from Aylsham and can be contacted on 01263 731274 or email [email protected]. The Town Council, NNDC and other shop owners in Holt have been so supportive Call us or check our Menu on and everyone has worked together and Facebook ... the true spirit of the Town has shone through. The demolition work has The Snug cafe/bistro holt started and will take a month, due to the nature of the fire. There are some Booking Advisable  places where literally the building will All covid measures will be need to be taken down brick by brick. The smaller car park accessed from adhered to for your safety & ours Kerridge Way is open as is the walkway through Appleyard to Market Place. Lee’s Yard • Holt Telephone: 01263 710138 Email: [email protected]

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www.holtchronicle.co.uk 7 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 It’s not your fault… anymore. By Miranda Marshall, Director, Hayes + Storr August is a barren month for the legal writer. It is also the ‘silly season’ when doubtful legal cases receive greater prominence than they deserve in the press. Add to that Covid-19 and there is much less than usual to write about this year. The Law Society Gazette has shrunk in size to smaller than the many parish magazines, with a lot of articles on lawyers’ mental health, working from home and the bleak prospects for the younger generation of lawyers. The rollercoaster of the Coronavirus emotions and mood swings has been labelled the ‘Coronacoaster’, and has affected even the most confident and balanced people. Lockdown has brought financial and personal pressures, as well as more thinking-time and enforced ‘spending time with the family’. There have been increased levels of domestic violence across the social-spectrum. This in turn has lead to many more divorce enquiries. My matrimonial partner Rob Colwell is very busy. One very positive development, in keeping with the mood of the times (what the Germans call the ‘zeitgeist’), is the move towards no-fault divorce. Much of my work relates to the intergenerational-dynamics of families, rather than spousal-strife. Although I am not a divorce lawyer, parents’ concerns for their children’s fragile marriages are a main focus when succession-planning. The “no fault divorce” is to become law after decades of campaigning by lawyers and family justice professionals. So it is very good news that couples will soon be able divorce without having to find fault with one another. The requirement for couples to apportion blame is so firmly established that it can permeate every aspect of a separation, even when things started out amicably. Children are inevitably drawn into the blame game, with cruel long-term effects. Fault-based divorce law is as much of the 19th Century as women being unable to own property. Now, instead of finding blame, one spouse can apply for a divorce by making a statement of ‘irretrievable breakdown’ of marriage. There will be a new minimum timeframe of six months from the application stage to the granting of a divorce, giving couples time to reflect and even change their minds. If reconciliation is not possible, there will be enough time to agree practical arrangements, most importantly for their children. This must be so much better for the whole family and will not estrange grandparents from their former son-in-law or daughter-in-law. At present, couples seeking a divorce in England and Wales must blame the other for the marriage breakdown. None of the grounds are conducive to future family happiness: adultery, unreasonable behaviour or, the rather Victorian, desertion. Otherwise there must be a minimum of two years separation with consent, or 5 years’ separation, if such consent is withheld. Now the Bill has received Royal Assent, it has become an Act of Parliament. It is likely to happen in 2021, once changes to systems and procedures have been implemented. For further information or advice on any other legal matter, contact Hayes + Storr on 01263 825959 or email [email protected]. WE’VE OUTGROWN OUR HOME Hayes + Storr Solicitors are moving to new o ices in Holt. To find out more visit: www.hayesandstorr.co.uk or drop us a line...

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www.holtchronicle.co.uk 8 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 Redcurrant & Red Onion Relish Well during lockdown everybody started 2 tsp olive oil their own vegetable gardens and of 2 red chillies, seeded and chopped course we had a little head start here at 2 large garlic cloves, chopped the Grove. The Senior Partners John and 1 knob fresh ginger, chopped Ann enjoyed the balmy early summer 200ml red wine vinegar weather and the fruit and vegetable 140g muscovado or demerara sugar section have never looked so good. In 1 tsp five-spice powder particular the redcurrants have had a 200g redcurrants, stripped from stalks sterling year, so it looks like this Method redcurrant and red onion relish will be a Fry the onions with the red pepper and Add redcurrants and simmer for about 5 firm favourite for the rest of the year! the oil, 5-8 mins over a high heat. Re- mins more, or until they have burst, but We are now open for our lovely move from the pan and set aside. still have some shape and the liquid is hand-made, stone-baked pizzas on the Put half the vinegar, the chilli, garlic and syrupy. lawn, every evening as long as the ginger into the same pan. Bring to the Remove and pour into a large heatproof weather is good, but booking is essential boil then simmer for 2-3 mins, then add jar; cover and seal while hot. and we are really, really busy at the the onions and pep- moment! 01263 512412 to reserve your per plus the remain- table (we are taking bookings a week in ing vinegar, all the advance at the moment) both for pizza sugar, spice and 1 and our fabulous a la carte. tsp salt. Bring to the boil then bubble Ingredients away for about 5 2 medium small red onions, chopped mins until 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped thickened. Joanne Medler Hypnotherapy &,dZĞŐŝƐƚĞƌĞĚ,LJƉŶŽƚŚĞƌĂƉŝƐƚ͕E>WΘ&dWƌĂĐƟƟŽŶĞƌŝŶEŽƌƚŚůŵŚĂŵ Helping people overcome various life issues Contact me to see how Hypnotherapy may be able to help you Tel: 07766 870145 ũŽĂŶŶĞŵĞĚůĞƌŚLJƉŶŽƚŚĞƌĂƉLJΛŐŵĂŝů͘ĐŽŵ ǁǁǁ͘ũŽĂŶŶĞŵĞĚůĞƌŚLJƉŶŽƚŚĞƌĂƉLJ͘ĐŽŵ

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www.holtchronicle.co.uk 9 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 ` THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES SUDOKU Fill all empty squares so that the numbers All the letters in our grids below have fallen out and mixed themselves up, although 1 to 9 appear once in each row, column and 3 x 3 box. they are still in their original columns. Can you put them back in their rightful place The numbers in the four yellow boxes are the ones needed as the answer that will be published in the next issue. to reveal a QUOTATION and the NAME of the person who said it.

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A X Q B E A C H J F L SThe Last Issue’s Answers The FOUR YELLOW AS NORWICH, YAR AND CROMER S U R F I N G B ESQUARES Y in Lthe SUDOKU W LYNN IN ANY COUNTY P I E R M U Z J Lwere 9 Y7 5 9 E I OF ENGLAND, AND I'LL HEMSBY The FALLEN PUZZLE BE ONCE AGAIN A HUNSTANTON S A N D C A S T Lanswers E were: H M VAGABOND TO VISIT S U N B L O C K YAFTER E A VISIT S TO MTHE THEM. SCOLTHEAD BEACH, IT'S HARD TO SIR THOMAS BROWNE SEAPALLING E N Y O R G D R FBELIEVE D THAT A WE I LIVE The ‘Norfolk Beaches’ SHERINGHAM M A E R C E C I IIN A MATERIAL I E WORLD. N featured in last issue’s TITCHWELL PAM SHAW CHRONICLE were: WAXHAM A O M S E V A W Sand S S G WORDSEARCH WELLS X F O W B A R C HLET ANY A STRANGER X N BACTON WEYBOURNE FIND ME SO PLEASANT BRANCASTER The R I A H C K C E DA COUNTY, E SUCH U SGOOD CAISTER NUMBER CRUNCHER 5 x 9 ÷ 1 – 10 + 7 + 3 = 45 Z E L L U G A E SWAY, LARGE S Y HEATH, W CALIFORNIA There may be other THREE SUCH PLACES CLEY S B U C K E T S P A D E answers! NUMBER CRUNCHER 12 5 9 2 7 4 = 60 YOUR EDITOR FOR THE HOLT Using all FIVE arithmetical signs, + + - x ÷, CHRONICLE IS JO, PLEASE TELEPHONE fill in the spaces to make the equation true, as if they were being entered into a calculator. 01263 821463

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email: [email protected] 12 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 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

Dear Friends might learn to live better. Living with Covid 19 Here’s hoping and praying. As 2020 dawned no one could have foreseen what this year was going Every blessing, Fr. Howard to hold in store for us. It will now certainly go down in history as a year APPOINTMENT OF NEW which changed the world. Covid-19 has CURATE: Fr Gary Gould was shaken the foundations of our very licensed as assistant curate to existence and threatened our way of the parish on Sunday 26th July life. No-one is immune and no-one is 2020 by the Bishop of Lynn. Fr. untouched by the consequences of this Gary lives in Binham and is undiscriminating virus that has spread around the world. employed by the NHS, working In these unprecedented times every one of us has had in the ambulance service. He to make changes and adapt to a new way of living. Sadly, loved ones have died, others have been seriously ill, family have been will continue in his full time separated, jobs have been lost and business have closed. The employment and give of his inequalities in our society have been laid bare, with the poor and time freely to the church. He the most vulnerable paying a heavy price. Social distancing and will minister part-time in the face masks have fast become an accepted norm. Only now are parish and will be available on we emerging from lock down and isolation to a brave new world, Sundays and Tuesdays. We yet the threat of the re-emergence of the deadly virus hangs warmly welcome Fr Gary to the parish and look forward to over us all. Covid 19 is here to stay and the sooner the scientists his time with us. can find a vaccine the sooner we can return to some form of normality. Holt Parish Church is now open every But of course, things will never quite be the same again. PUBLIC WORSHIP We have lost a great deal and the speed of the change that was day for private prayer and public worship. inevitable has increased over these past few months. So, perhaps we have to learn to live differently. SUNDAY WORSHIP: Over the past months I have been struck by how people 8am Book of Common Prayer Eucharist in communities have rallied round and looked out for each other. 9.15am Said Eucharist at All Saints, High Kelling This has certainly been true in this parish. Social media groups 10.30am. Parish Eucharist with music on facebook, community groups such as the Holt Youth Project, 12noon Said Eucharist the Tree House Café, the Churches, Holt & District Dementia Capacity is limited to a maximum of 45/50 in the parish Support, Love Holt, the Town Council, and good neighbours have church. Please let us know before Friday if you plan to all played their part in caring for others and building a sense of attend on Sundays. More information on our website or on community. I sincerely hope we can continue to build on the neighbourliness and good will that is so prevalent when times the church notice boards. www.holtchurch.org are hard. I also hope we might learn to live more locally and Parish Office Tel: 01263 713479 support those who are trying to create employment for local Email: [email protected] people. We also need to continue to challenge the injustices in our society and provide for those who are in need and work The Eucharist on Thursday and Sunday will continue to be together for the common good. live streamed live via ZOOM and the link we be sent out Also at the beginning of the lockdown many people each week. found time to stop and stare, to appreciate the world around them and reconnect with the wonderful world of nature. There FROM THE REGISTERS is a danger that as our lives become busy again we forget the joy Funerals: and peace we found in a quieter world and the sense of wonder Fri 3rd April: Olive Allison at the life around us. Mon 6th April Richard Robert Marsh Surely, there is a danger that as we rush to get back to normal Mon 11th May: Russell Carter life, whatever that may now be, we will miss this opportunity to Thurs 14th May: Jean Smith press the reset button. Everything does not have to return to Wed 3rd June: Joyce Green how it was Thurs 4th June: Alice Boon before, and perhaps it maybe better if some things don’t. Fri 5th June John Bond Since March we all have had opportunity to reflect on Thurs 18th June: Ralph Hall Fri 3rd July: Vivienne Roger what really matters and the things that are important to us. Mon 20th July: Cynthia Goldthorpe Living with Covid 19 has meant we have had to reassess how we Tues 28th July: William White live with one another and with the planet which we inhabit. Hopefully, in learning to live with this pandemic we

www.holtchronicle.co.uk 13 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 Cromer Hospital. DUNCAN BAKER MP - These plans will have JULY NEWSLETTER several additional Dear all, benefits – with local The past few months have been a very people having less challenging time. As well as Covid-19, distance to travel to access healthcare; and enabling ambulances to the devastating fire at Budgens in Holt remain ‘closer to home’, thus reducing ambulance response times in has created problems for those who live North Norfolk. Again, this work is ongoing, but the government is keen and shop in the town. I’ve been to do all it can to see these major projects delivered. working closely with local stakeholders Over the past few months, my office team and I have dealt with to make sure we support the most vulnerable, and local suppliers who thousands of enquiries, both Covid-related and on other issues. If I can depended on Budgens for much of their business. help you with any issue, please do contact me on 01692 557140 or at As a result of campaigning by the Norfolk MPs, Ofgem and National Grid [email protected]. have now been commissioned to look into ways to support the growth During July and August I will be touring the whole constituency, visiting of our offshore wind industry without compromising the ecology and as many of our towns and villages as possible, meeting constituents, beauty of our natural landscape. A report on the available options is and learning more about the issues which matter most to you. Details expected in October. will be available shortly on my website and via social media and local The government’s financial support package has been a lifeline to many newspapers. I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible over individuals and businesses, but the focus now moves to how we can the summer. support the re-opening of our economy. ‘Eat Out to Help Out’, a VAT reduction for tourism and hospitality businesses, and incentives for employers to keep their employees on over the next few months are just the start, with more initiatives expected in the autumn. You can find further details at duncanbaker.org.uk. When elected, one of my pledges was to work on improving mobile coverage and broadband speeds in North Norfolk. I’m pleased that the government has introduced the ‘Universal Service Obligation’ which enables anyone with an internet connection slower than 10Mbps to request an upgrade at no cost to the customer. We are also working on a Shared Rural Network, a UK equivalent of ‘roaming’ which will allow mobile phone users to access the strongest signal regardless of which network they are on. There is more to be done, but this is good progress. Chloe Smith MP and I are working hard on delivering two major upgrades to healthcare: a new Accident & Emergency department at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital; and an Urgent Treatment Centre for

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A Lost World by Leslie Kinsley Keeper not Poacher (part 1) I wonder how the old tale of poacher turned gamekeeper came about. In my case it was because I loved to be out among the wildlife and I loved a challenge. My Boss at the farm knew I was interested in game. I did all his rabbiting for fun as well as the extra cash from selling the rabbits I caught. In those days, rabbits were capable of taking a large part of a crop if they were not controlled. He decided to set up a shoot on one of the farms (his family owned three farms). A local syndicate of seven businessmen was formed. They paid all the costs and my Boss rented them some of his land. I took on the extra work for this in my spare time, until I retired, and then did it full time. The syndicate gave me a Land Rover and I got money on the shooting days. I loved the work, and would have done it for nothing. To start, 300 day old pheasant chicks were purchased. They were very expensive, and caring for them was hard work. I kept them indoors under a heat lamp making sure they ate and drank properly, and then they went out into a netted run with housing for night time where they could be shut up in safety. At seven weeks old, they could be taken to the release pens which were in the woods. I surrounded an area with netting and fed them there morning and night. By this age they had enough flight feathers to enable them to scramble into the bushes at night, so they were in less danger from vermin. By feeding them at 4am and 4pm I kept them on the farm for the shoot Rats, stoats, weasels and foxes were all keen to get pheasant on the menu, though the rats and also magpies were mostly interested in pheasant eggs. I have seen a Magpie follow a hen pheasant to her nest, remembering its location for raiding later. Eggs from wild pheasant and partridge were a bonus for me if I could get to them before the vermin took them. I could collect them and put them under a sitting hen. She would hatch and care for anything you put under her and do a much better job of the care than me.

Legends Hair Salon Wells Community Hospital Trust News – With over 25 years of experience Karla is qualified August 2020 in: Gents hairdressing & barbering, Ladies Oh, the joy after lockdown! Freedom to visit your family, hug your grand- hairdressing, Colouring, Colour correction, Cuts, Re- children…. walk run, play in the sunshine…. have a beer at your local; just Styles and much more... Please call Karla for ap- some of the small things we all have taken for granted but now realise the pointment on 01328 713176 or 07595 712 433. importance of! As my old grandmother used to say, “Your health is your Sana Massage Therapy (Sports Massage & Soft Tissue Therapy) Wealth”. How true! Sarah is your iTEC qualified sports massage practitioner here at the Trust! All of the services and clinics provided from the hospital will only start She has worked with elite and amateur athletes as well as with the operating as it is safe to do so and in line with Government and Public physically active professional. She also offers a range of holistic massage if Health England guidelines, so do keep an eye on our website for when var- you would prefer a more relaxing massage. To book call Sarah on ious clinics and services are returning! http://www.wellshospital.org.uk/ 0778674542 or by email [email protected] What’s on…... Seated Exercise with Sue C Card & Card Lite Point - Join Free Today! Join Sue for her fun sessions, suitable for all ages. Thursdays 10:30am- Visit us and join the C-Card scheme today. If you are between 13-24 years 11:15am in the garden! Transport is available if required, spaces limited so old you can ask for a C-Card which entitles you to get a range of free booking essential! £3 per person. Email: [email protected] Tel: condoms, (subject to circumstances) STI testing kits, information and 07774 245 810 advice. The aim of the service is to promote reproductive and sexual Why not join our 1000 Club had help raise valuable funds for your health and help young people to access local services. Call Tasha on 01328 hospital? 1000 Club WINNERS! 711 996 (Tues to Fri) for confidential advice. 1st Prize – Mrs Squires Holt Foot Clinic 2nd Prize – Mr Compton Gill will be re-starting her well established podiatry clinic at the Trust from From as little as £4.34 per calendar month you are in with a chance of Monday 17th August. The comprehensive range of treatments available winning first prize - £120 per calendar month, or second prize - £40 per includes: care of corns & callus, in growing toe nails (including surgical calendar month. Application forms are available on our website intervention), diabetic foot checks, biomechanical assessment, orthotics http://www.wellshospital.org.uk/help-us/join-our-1000-club or call (provision of shoe inserts foot supports etc) and advice on shoe fitting (can 01328 711996 or email [email protected] supply some shoes). Thanks again to all our supporters, large and small, because without you Please call 01263 711011 to book your we wouldn’t be able to continue especially at this time. appointment Tel: 01328 711996 Email: [email protected] Holt Foot Clinic Website: www.wellshospital.org.uk My name is Gill Simmons and I'm the owner/Practitioner Podiatrist of Holt Foot Clinic. I would like to thank clients. past present and future for being patient and enduring. I hope you and your families have kept safe and well. Holt Foot Clinic Ltd. Since March unfortunately, time and wear has furnished many with sore feet. So, I am pleased to announce Holt Foot Clinic will be 01263 711011 reopening in August. There will be a few changes to keep both you and I safe, you will be talked through them all when you book an Painful Feet? WeWe can help with all foot problems. appointment. These measures include a covid19 survey, extra cleaning WWee provide a range of treatments routines, hand sanitiser and PPE to name but a few. ƔIRRWFDUHQDLOFXWWLQJKDUGVNLQFRUQV  DQHUDFWRRIƔ     VQURFQLNVGUDKJQLWWXFOLD I look forward to welcoming you and your feet back and getting you ƔELRPHFKDQLFDODVVHVVPHQWVRUWKRWLFV LQDKFHPRLEƔ  VFLWRKWURVWQHPVVHVVDODF  ƔIRRWZHDUDGYLFH   GDUDHZWRRIƔ HFLYG more comfortable again. ƔLQJURZLQJWRHQDLOVQDLOVXUJHU\  RWJQLZRUJQLƔ    \UHJUXVOLDQVOLDQHR Kind regards, ƔKRPHYLVLWVDYDLODEOH  VWLVLYHPRKƔ  HOEDOLDYD Gill Simmons MCOP/ HCPC reg'd/ DIP/ BSc(Hons) Podiatry $QGLI\RXMXVWQHHGDELWRISDPSHULQJZHGRWKDWWRR  HQWVXMXR\ILGQ$      DKWRGHZJQLUHSPDSIRWLEDGHH  RRWWD Proprietor and Practitioner. Holt Foot Clinic Limited. )LQGXVLQWKHROG5DLOZD\7DYHUQ\DUGORHKWQLVXGQL) \DZOLD5G 77DD GUD\QUHY  HCPC Registered Podiatrist - CH31881. Tel.: 01263 711011 6WDWLRQ5RDG+ROW15%6GDR5QRLWDW6 6%51WOR+ Email: [email protected]

www.holtchronicle.co.uk 17 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 Cushings syndrome As pet owners we all understand how important it is to be watching for signs of disease so this week we focus on a particular disease seen in dogs and called Cushing’s disease. What is Cushing’s disease? Cushing’s disease (also called hyperadrenocorticism) is caused by an overproduction of cortisol, a naturally occurring steroid hormone. This overproduction is usually due to a benign tumour of either the pituitary gland (a gland found at the base of the brain) or one of the adrenal glands (found in the abdomen, next to each kidney). Although this sounds a little scary, it’s a disease we know a lot about and can control well to give pets a normal life. What are the signs of Cushing’s disease in dogs? Often dogs will show excessive thirst and frequent urination, increased appetite and therefore weight gain. Some owners may notice that their dog starts to get a pot-bellied appearance, hair loss and thin skin. Other symptoms which can be seen are excessive panting, muscle loss or weakness, lethargy and increased frequency of urinary and skin infections. How is Cushing’s disease diagnosed in dogs? If your dog is suspected to have Cushing’s syndrome your vet will perform blood tests specific for Cushings disease and known as either an ACTH stimulation test or a low-dose dexamethasone suppression test. How is Cushing’s disease treated? Cushing’s disease will progress if left untreated and can increase the risk of your dog developing other, potentially serious, conditions for which treatment can be intensive and costly. These include high blood pressure, diabetes, pancreatitis and increased susceptibility to infection. However, Cushing’s disease can be successfully managed enabling your dog to return to their normal lifestyle. Often the treatment of choice is a tablet which is given once a day and acts by reducing the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands. Your vet will advise a blood test shortly after starting the medication and at intervals throughout your pets life to monitor how your dog is responding to treatment and ensure they are receiving the most effective dose.

LOVE HOLT LOVE HOLT – Holt is Open Following the latest government advice allowing non-essential retail to reopen from early July, the picturesque Georgian market town of Holt continues to reawaken at a steady but sensible pace. In collaboration with our North Norfolk District Council town liaison, we now have sanitise stations in key areas as well as pavement decals denoting ‘please wait here’ and ‘please queue here’, the town bereft of a these also serving to indicate queue direction. Love Holt continues to supermarket and, in adopt the ‘less is more’ light-touch approach as the town to builds on many ways, has also left its reputation of ‘business as usual’ – Holt Is Open. a big hole in the BUDGENS The events that unfolded on the night of 21st June has left community too. C T Baker Group were able to move the Post Office to a new temporary home in Bakers and Larners within a week and are in the process of finalising plans to open an interim pop-up supermarket facility too. Meanwhile, Love Holt continues to promote Holt as a desti- nation market town, working on a number of projects outlined below: MAKERS MARKET A new weekly Sunday market featuring curated crafts, artisan food producers and music. Every Sunday 11 till 3 Apple Yard Holt. Several hundred people attended the first one last Sunday with 18 stallholders present. Hoping to build on this for 2021 to include other areas of town. Traders are charged £30 a pitch, profits split 50/50 between Fresh Artisan Markets who run and curate the offering and Love Holt who, in turn, will use the money to help new initiatives and established events across town. The thinking behind the market is that it will: -help to increase the profile of Holt-increase footfall especially on Visit our traditionally quiet 7th trading day-introduce potential new traders to the town (some might start pop-ups and/or stay)-provide a great high showroom quality shopping and eating experience for allTOWN TRAIL AND TREASURE HUNT The established Owl Trail offers an interesting in Holt for historical and pictorial tour around town. Love Holt’s publishing a monthly treasure hunt – 10 clues to find and a monthly prize. inspiration GREENING HOLT Courgettes now appearing on Holt’s high street. Town trader Paul Laurie from Bird Ventures (bird food nature products and pet supplies) has started a Swift Action Group, encouraging building owners to consider installing a FREE bird box in suitable locations. HOLT WALK Plans continue for Holt’s first Walkathon September 27th. Three local charities three routes and individual or team entry levels. Love Free measuring and delivery throughout north Norfolk Holt’s helping to provide further town-wide entertainment on the day. Fitting service available • Open 6 days a week For further information on Love Holt (the rebranded chamber of commerce) additional images or to arrange an interview with Iain Quality that speaks for itself Wilson (Love Holt voluntary lead) or Sarah Tribe (Press and PR) please www.maranellohome.co.uk email [email protected] or call 07817 307551 New website coming soon! LOVE HOLT c/o Nelson House 2 White Lion Street Holt NR25 6BA 01263 711979 [email protected] www.loveholtcom Showroom at: Nelson Square, Hempstead Rd Ind Estate, Holt NR25 6ER (next to ATS)

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email: [email protected] 22 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 Holt Tourist Information distancing measures are followed. After inspections and seeking advice from the Councils Insurance Town Clerk Report company the play area on George V Playing fields was finally able to be April-July 2020 opened up on Monday 27th July. The Memorial Gardens are now open The Town Council met for the first time since 6 days a week Mon-Sat 8.30am – 4pm. The Cemetery has remained lockdown on Monday 13th July, although no open throughout lockdown. The Church Street Toilets are still closed; meetings took place during April, May and June The Town Council have however, the Town Council are working hard to try and get these open had a busy few months. as soon as possible. There are public toilets open 7 days a week at the We have been providing support to the residents of Holt by organising Albert Street Car Park in the centre of town. The Tourist Information is their prescriptions, offering a befriending service, delivering food still closed, however the Town Council is hoping to be able to offer parcels and providing help and support during the Covid-19 crisis. As some kind of information service for visitors during August, details are well as providing community support the Town Council was able to still being discussed, please keep checking the Town Council website for ensure business continuity. Contractors and the maintenance team more details. continued to work throughout the pandemic, cutting grass, painting The Town Council are now following the original Town Council Meeting fences, litter picking and patrolling and inspecting our sites. Our Schedule, meeting on the second Monday of every month at 7pm. The suppliers continued to be paid and the end of year accounts were meetings will be held via the platform Zoom and will be held virtually successfully audited and completed. for the foreseeable. If you would like to attend the meeting please In total the council has organised over 250 prescription deliveries and contact the Town Clerk for joining details, no later than midday on the worked with NNDC to arrange additional food deliveries to those in day of the meeting. All Town Council meetings are open to members of need. During the peak of lockdown, the Town Council provided weekly the public and each meeting has a section for public participation. repeat prescriptions to 30 vulnerable residents, with over 150 residents It has been a challenging few months, I am incredibly grateful to have having registered to use the Town Council prescription service. 10 worked alongside residents registered to use the befriending service, the Town Council the fantastic staff wishes to thank Cllr Tribe and Cllr Traynier who provided assistance at Holt Town with this service. The prescription delivery service was taken over by Council, the Town The Holt Caring Society in July, the Town Council will reimburse Holt Cllrs, NNDC Caring Society for any mileage costs incurred. Officers, and the At the end of April and throughout May, Holt Town Council offered a invaluable food delivery service on a Thursday from Budgens, this was for Community vulnerable residents who were unable to secure a Budgens delivery Volunteers. Thank slot. you to everyone In April Holt Town Council printed leaflets to residents, with phone for all your help numbers on for who to contact for help, support and information on and support. local businesses offering food deliveries. The leaflet was delivered to every house in Holt within 3 days, the Town Council would like to say a Gemma Harrison huge thank you to all the volunteers who made this possible. Town Clerk Holt Town Council were awarded a £1000 grant to help provide food and essentials to the at risk and vulnerable in Holt. Cllrs chose to use the money to top up food parcels with perishables, ensuring vulnerable residents in receipt of the food parcels had a varied supply of fresh food. Holt Town Council set aside £5000 under a Covid-19 Grant Scheme, in April £500 was awarded to the Holt Youth Project and £500 to The Treehouse Café. Both organisations have provided much needed help and support to residents in the town. At the Town Council meeting held on Monday 13th July a further £750 was awarded to The Holt Youth Project and The Treehouse Community Café and a new grant of £750 was awarded to The Owl Playgroup. Many events which were planned to take place to commemorate the I YOUR COCOS TRTOVARNSE OOY OO HOT IN THE SUMMER & TOO DOLC IN 75th Anniversary of VE Day were cancelled due to the Coronavirus THE WINTER? outbreak. Holt Town Council were still keen to mark the day and so planted up the war memorial with red, white and blue flowers. The war memorial was guarded throughout Bank Holiday weekend by the Commemorative Tommy military figure and the flag was flying high.

The Town Council were shocked and saddened by the fire at Budgens. The Council worked closely with C T Baker and NNDC in the weeks following the fire to ensure those that relied upon Budgens for their weekly shop had access to food. The Council helped compile a customer list for Budgens in Aylsham, C T Baker were able to offer food deliveries within a week of the fire, from their Aylsham store.

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email: [email protected] 24 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 Issue “This isn’t just about protecting ourselves, but making sure we all play our part to pro- Fakenham Library Update tect everyone around us. We all have friends and family that we want to keep safe – whether that’s parents, elderly grandparents, and even our children. And Test and Trace we need everyone to play their part to help Residents in Norfolk are being reminded that us do that. We all have to work together to they are the most important link in the Test keep each other safe.” and Trace system. The steps to take if you or Cath Byford, Chief Nurse with NHS Norfolk any member of your household display and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group, Covid 19 symptoms are simple and can be said: “Our call to everyone is, if you have key in coronavirus symptoms then self-isolate, get preventing infections being spread. a test and help us track down people you If you are symptomatic you must isolate as have been in contact with. It’s one way that soon as you notice symptoms and to have no together we can beat this virus.” face to face contact with anyone outside of But Test and Trace isn’t only about your household. It is important to do this symptomatic individuals: when a positive straight away, and for everyone in the test result arrives, teams of contact tracers household to isolate as they could also be will search for everyone the Covid positive infectious even without symptoms. individual has been in recent contact with As soon as you isolate, visit and will alert them. www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or call 119 to If you are alerted by NHS Test and Trace, you book a test. Stay in isolation until you must isolate for 14 days after your contact receive your results, which will include with the individual. If you develop instructions on what to do next. symptoms, you must book a test at the NHS Cllr Bill Borrett, Norfolk County Council’s coronavirus website and your household Cabinet Member for Public Health, said: must isolate. Local Outbreak Control Plan Keeping yourselves and others safe Coronavirus is still with us. Cases in Norfolk are low and we want to A Norfolk Local Outbreak keep them that way. The best thing to do to protect ourselves and others is to continue to wash our hands regularly, keep our distance Control Plan has been launched under the strapline from others and wear a face covering in shops and on public trans- Protect Ourselves, Protect Others. port. To protect others, you and everyone living in your house should Protect Norfolk to set out how the county will support the national NHS isolate straight away if you show symptoms. The symptoms are: a Test and Trace programme to prevent and contain the spread of new continuous cough; fever; or a loss or change in your taste and coronavirus. smell. The plan sets out how Norfolk’s Public Health will work with a range of As soon as you isolate, visit www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or call 119 to County Council departments and community partners to prevent local book a test. 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email: [email protected] 26 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 Holt Festival extends the Sir John Hurt and Sworders Art Prizes entry period due to artists’ enthusiasm in lockdown Holt Festival has announced that the entry period for this year’s Sir John Hurt and Sworders Art Prizes has now been extended until midnight on 1 September 2020. Open to all artists over 16 years of age, the winner of the Sir John Hurt Art Prize will receive a cheque for £1,750 and their winning entry will be exhibited at the prestigious Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich, Norfolk. The Sworders Art Prize is specifically aimed at younger artists aged between 16 and 23 years inclusive and the winner of this competition will receive a cheque for £750 together with a commission free exhibition at The Gallery, a new contemporary art space in Holt, Norfolk. James Glennie, Holt Festival Fine Art Director, said:“The solitude of lockdown has provided quiet inspiration for many artists. It has been a time of innovation and productivity and we are delighted with the many and varied entries that we have received so far for this year’s Sir John Hurt and Sworders Art Prizes.” Glennie added: “Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, we were forced to cancel Holt Festival 2020 and its popular Exhibition of Shortlisted Works which were due to take place in July. However, given the artists’ enthusiasm, we have subsequently extended the entry deadline for the Sir John Hurt and Sworders Art Prizes until midnight on 1 September 2020 by which time it is hoped it will be possible to reschedule the Exhibition of Shortlisted Works.” Entries for this year’s Sir John Hurt Art Prize will be judged by art and architectural historian, Nichola Johnson; curator and publisher, David Case; Transform Your and award-winning artist, Susan Gunn. And the Sworders Art Prize entries Body Without will be judged by Susan Gunn and publisher and gallery owner, Adrian Hill. Submissions must be suitable for wall-hanging and can comprise various Surgery art forms including painting, drawing, photography, textiles, printmaking, Lifestyle choices, genetics or age. mosaic, sculpture, collage etc. No matter what the culprit is, many For more information on the Sir John Hurt Art Prize and Sworders Art Prize of us have bulges of unwanted fat. 2020 competitions, including details on how to submit entries, please visit Those unwanted bulges contain fat cells which can be resistant to diet and www.holtfestival.org. exercise, but not to Fat Freezing. We use the latest advanced technology to target and YOUR WILL For only £59 crystallize fat cells. BENEFITS POWER(excluding Court OF Fees) ATTORNEY £99 • Pain Free & Non-invasive • Permanent Results PROPERTY PROTECTION TRUSTS £99 • Up to 40% reduction For Office or Home Visits Call 01263 579327 A S WILLS, Danum House, Overstrand, Norfolk in 1 treatment • High satisfaction rate • 4 areas of the body can be treated at once BRISTON ORGAN SHOWS UPDATE • No down time The Briston Organ Shows have, of course, had to be stopped since the current Covid problems occurred, but we are looking forward to getting them started again as soon as possible, and to that end we are already booking provisional dates for next year at the Copeman Centre at Book on @norfolkbodyclinic Briston, and contacting your favourite players to get them lined up for 07389 852 128 Norfolk Body Clinic some great evenings of live music featuring the latest digital organs and [email protected] www.norfolkbodyclinic.co.uk keyboards. For those of you who have not been before, we feature top UK and international players performing all styles of music, from pops to classics. BIRDIE FORTESCUE Latin to big band, jazz to TV and film themes - and it is all played live! unique homeware & decorative accessories The Copeman Centre is a comfortable venue in the heart of Briston, just a few miles south of Holt, and has very comfortable seating, good acoustics, loads of free parking right outside the door, and wide level access which is idea for disabled visitors. Our shows are fundraisers for both the hall itself, and also for ORBIS - the Flying Eye Hospital project. If you would like more details, or would like to be put on our email news list, contact us at emjaymusic@ waitrose.com, or ‘phone us on 01263 birdiefortescue.co.uk 860844. Hopefully, it will not be too long 01328 851 651 before we can start up these 4 Clipbush Business Park, Hawthorn Way, Fakenham, wonderfully entertaining shows again! NR21 8SX

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www.holtchronicle.co.uk 31 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 SPORT AND RECREATION A FOOTBALL QUIZ TO TEST Walking Rugby Resumes at Fakenham with Non-contact YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF Games and Fitness ‘THE BEAUTIFUL GAME’ Fakenham Walking Rugby Group was a Founder Members of the Football League quiz 1 point year old in May but sadly any awarded times by the question number (75 points celebrations were put on hold because possible) of lockdown. After over 100 days of no 1. River Plate play in which coun- rugby our mixed group has restarted try? on Wednesday Evenings. Usually we start with warm-up exercises and 2. Which league team plays in follow with a game of walking rugby, which is not possible under current rules. Cleethorpes? Instead we are playing a series of socially distanced rugby themed 3. Which was the first Italian club to games, which have proved so popular we will probably continue with win the European Cup? them after lockdown in addition to our normal routines 4. West Ham manager David If you haven’t heard about Walking Rugby it is a game for both sexes Moyes played more times for the (our group is one third ladies) and aimed at predominantly the over club he first managed than any other club. 50’s though we do have two members in their 40s. No knowledge of Which was that club? the game or experience is needed, and new members are welcome; the 5. Which Scottich player did Norwich City sign that played first session is free to try. over 400 times but never scored a goal? Further details can be found on our website but sessions are held every 6. Russia as we go to press are still playing top division - who Wednesday start at 1850 and last an hour: are league leaders? https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/fakenhamrufc 7. Which team withdrew from the 1950 World Cup because Or contact the organiser: they were not allowed to play barefoot? Jeffrey Pearce jdpearce@ 8. Stoke City & Sir Stanley Matthews have never won the top btinternet.com division in England - what was the closest season to taking title? Pictured Sir Stanley Above: Rugby Rounders 9. Why did Stoke not win title? Right: Rugby Volley Ball 10. When was the last match played in that season?

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LAST ISSUE’S FOOTBALL QUIZ ANSWERS CHESS PROBLEMS by Dr Cedric Lytton 1. Tranmere Rovers 2. Bolton, Wolverhampton and Wycombe 3. 280. K. Tokhirjonova – M. Ju, 2018 281. Anderssen – Black, source not Ajax Amsterdam 4. London, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, known Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester and Stoke 5. Swansea City 6. Lazio 7. Five. Bobby Robson, Graham Taylor, Terry Venables, Glenn Hoddle and Kevin Keegan. 8. 26-0 Preston v Hyde 1887/88 9. Dennis Wise 10. Robert Earnshaw

The barrister tells the accused, “I have some good news and some bad news.” “What’s the bad news?” asks the accused. “The bad news is, your blood is all over the crime scene, and the DNA tests prove you did it.” “What’s the good news?” “Your cholesterol is 4.6.” 280. Black to play and win 281. White to play and win Solution to No. 280: 1…Re1+ 2. Rxe1 Bxd2+ wins the Q, and after 3. Kxd2 Qg5+ 4. Kd1 Qxh5+ Black has material, positional advantage and attacking chances. Adolf Anderssen, this week’s hero, won the unofficial World Championship tournament, London 1851, lost a match to Paul Morphy in 1858, but resumed it on Morphy’s almost immediate retirement until Wilhelm Steinitz defeated him in their match in 1866. I have reconstructed (from memory) No. 281, the last in our current solving competition, and I cannot do better than quote (again from memory) my source, a book by P. Wenman: “If ever a game looked hopeless, this would seem to be one. Black threatens mate on g2, and White apparently has nothing better than 1. Rb8+ Kxb8 2. Qb4+ Kc8 3. Qb7+ Kd8 4. Qb8+ Qc8. But actually White has…” What? Difficulty 4. Come on, all you back-markers, 4 points might be all you need! Solutions to me at 16 Lime Grove, Sheringham NR26 8NX, or e-mail to [email protected] .

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email: [email protected] 34 The Holt Chronicle August 2020 No Fault Divorce Bill Receives Royal Assent! When will this come into effect? The biggest change in divorce law in our lifetime is now set to become a It will take some time for things to get up and reality as the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill receives Royal running as there will need be a number of Assent, first promised by the government in April 2018. Family lawyers changes to the rules, procedure and forms so that up and down the country are delighted that the bill has reached the end no fault divorce can be implemented. It is hoped of its parliamentary journey after years of campaigning. that couples will be able to obtain a no fault The change means that couples in England and Wales will no longer divorce from Autumn 2021. have to assign blame in order to be granted a divorce. Something which However, there are those who remain concerned could help reduce conflict between separating couples and encourage about the changes and how the process will families to look to the future rather than taking part in the "blame actually work in terms of the six-month notice game". period. The Law Society have suggested that the six month period should begin when the divorce application is received by the So what is current divorce process? respondent rather than when the divorce is applied for. They argue that The main piece of legislation dealing with divorce is the Matrimonial this would ensure that the couple are on the same page from the start Causes Act 1973. In order to obtain a divorce you need to prove that and would have sufficient time to seek legal and financial advice. They the marriage has been broken down irretrievably. This can be proven by have asked the government to consider their concerns in and it may be relying upon one or more of the following facts: that the finer details will be tweaked before it is fully implemented. 1. Adultery 2. "Unreasonable behaviour" At Clapham & Collinge we have a dedicated team of experts who are 3. Desertion able to provide you with all of the necessary information, support and 4. 2 years separation with consent legal advice on family law. If you would like to seek advice on any 5. 5 years separation family law issues, especially those arising out of the current coronavirus pandemic, please contact us on 01263 823398, email As you will see, three of the facts are based on a period of separation. If [email protected] or visit this does not apply to your circumstances you must rely upon either www.clapham-collinge.co.uk adultery or "unreasonable behaviour". Unreasonable behaviour is the ground that is most commonly cited on divorce. Due to the very nature *This article is provided for general information purposes only and does of these facts, the system is fault-based and relies upon one party ap- not constitute legal advice or other professional advice. portioning blame to the other. How will no fault divorce change the system? Instead of having to apportion blame, couples will be able to simply say that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. This can be done jointly or individually. Under the new system, there must be a minimum six-month period between the lodging of a petition to the divorce being made final. Little Theatre cinema returns with two blockbusters Movies are making a comeback to the big screen at Sheringham Little Theatre Family Law Solicitors in August – kicking off with an uplifting feel-good film. in North Norfolk. Military Wives will be shown at 7.30pm on Friday August 7th as the auditorium opens North Walsham its doors for the first time since lockdown. We appreciate that no two families are the same, Theatre director Debbie Thompson said: “Our audiences were booking family issues are o en sensitive and can be emotional keenly and looking forward to this movie before lockdown, and it is an and stressful for all those involved. ideal storyline, about bringing people together, for the return of our cinema.” Our legal advice is bespoke, condential and totally Military Wives, starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan, tells the story of women whose partners are serving soldiers in Afghanistan designed around you, helping you come to the best who formed a choir that becomes a media sensation and global conclusion for both you and your family. movement. The next planned film – on Tuesday August 18th - is the powerful First North Walsham World War blockbuster 1917 which follows two young British soldiers O ces in North Walsham, 01692 on a perilous journey through enemy Sheringham and Norwich. lines to deliver a vital message which 660230 can save thousands of lives. Sheringham [email protected] Audience numbers will be limited so 01263 people are advised to book early. www.clapham-collinge.co.uk Masks must be worn for screenings. 823398 To book visit www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com or HIGH TIDE TIMES AT BLAKENEY BAR call the box office on 01263 822347 (currently manned 10am to 2pm 8th August 10.00am 10.34pm Tuesday to Saturday but messages can 15th August 4.04am 4.29pm be left). 22nd August 9.20am 9.59pm 29th August 3.56am 4.51pm Date Morning Afternoon

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