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Who’s getting excited about the Christmas lights being turned on? The muchanticipated event is on November 17, and with the stalls, the lights and the fabulous pantomime horse race it looks as though it’s going to be a fun day. Of course, there will be some road closures, so turn to page 13 so you don’t get caught out.

Another festive favourite is a ride on one of the North Norfolk Railway’s steam trains in the run-up to Christmas, and a donation of ramps from Greater Anglia means that the services will be accessible for more people this year. Turn to page 17 for more details.

And if you’re one of our older readers, there is a new scheme set up to help you get active and enjoy life through sports and other activities. Grab your trainers and have a look at page 6 to see how. Keep your stories coming in and I will see you next month.

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NEWS FROM YOUR LIBRARY Holt Library has been enjoying a series of talks across many topics of interest, including the RNLI, the development of Cley harbour, sustainable flower growing and visits from authors including Erica James. There have also been talks on traditional ganseys and one on the view from the magistrates’ bench. Bookings for future events are already coming in and anyone wanting to go along is encouraged to book as places are limited to about 30. The next event is on Thursday, November 30, when there will be an opportunity to listen to – and even join in with – Fakenham Ukes. All the events are from 11am until noon and entry – including tea and biscuits – is £3. The library extends its thanks to everyone attending the events and the local support for the Friends’ efforts to raise funds to keep the garden in bloom, replace blinds, buy a projector and contribute to keep children’s events free.

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People needing help when they leave hospital are set to benefit from a new community service to support them as they recover at home. The service is aimed at helping people with everyday tasks such as shopping, walking the dog or making phone calls, and supports people to live independently whilst they recover. The Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (NWCSS) – led by Voluntary Norfolk, the British Red Cross and Age UK Norwich – is funded by Norfolk County Council, NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board, and Suffolk County Council. It has evolved from six separate services into one joined-up body for the whole of Norfolk and Waveney. Happisburgh RNLI Station will be holding a Alison Thomas, cabinet member for adult Mince Pie Event and Open Day at its Cart social care at Norfolk County Council, said: Gap Station on Saturday, November 4, from “We know that people recover better from 10am until 4pm. There will be Christmas illness and injury when they are in their own cards, calendars and diaries on sale, as well homes, and sometimes they need a bit of Just Regional ad_Layout 1 25/10/2023 10:27 Page 143 as other stocking filler ideas. help to get back on their feet.

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Never too late to get active This month, over-60s across north Norfolk are being encouraged to get physically and mentally active and prove that Age Is Just A Number. Now in its third year, the campaign, organised by Everyone Active, shines the spotlight on older people by proving what can be achieved by staying active into later life. Working with North Norfolk District Council, the organisation supports older people with regular dedicated senior activity sessions at locations including Sheringham’s The Reef leisure centre and Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre. Terrence Brown, 83, goes to the gym three times a week at Fakenham and said: “I make sure I exercise all muscle groups to increase my strength and improve movement. “When I first started training it was all about running as hard and as fast as you can, but now it’s about mobility and conditioning. “Now I am recently retired, I enjoy the early mornings at Fakenham. Without exercise I don’t think I would still be living. It’s a daily routine and social for me.” Stuart Jardine, Everyone Active’s contract manager, said: “Maintaining physical

FIT FOR ANYTHING: Terrence Brown enjoys his visits to the leisure centre. The Age Is Just A Number campaign aims to get more over-60s exercising and keeping active.

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Original work has a familiar feel to it I love this painting, which I believe is by an artist called David Gainford. Can you tell me a little more about him and the picture, and give mean indication of what it might be worth?

Keys pictures expert Marc Knighton writes: Born in South Africa in 1941, David Gainford is a highly collectable artist who describes his work as founded on the traditions of the Old Masters through to the French impressionists. He has an uncanny knack of

emulating many different styles, from Leonardo and Rembrandt to Constable and Cezanne. He also cites Robert Lenkiewicz as a major inﬂuence. In the 1980s Gainford spent a lot of time in Cornwall watching Lenkiewicz work. He now divides his time between his studio in St Ives and painting in the south of France. Your picture is called There Was a Crooked Man Who Lived in a Crooked House. It is an oil painting on canvas. The colours are reminiscent of a Cezanne work, and it is a very attractive painting. I estimate it would make between £180 and £200 at auction.

I have heard that Ercol and G-Plan furniture from the 1960s and 1970s is popular again. I have this coffee table which I picked up for next to nothing at a car boot sale and love it. Have I bagged myself a bargain? Keys furniture expert Henry Hammond writes: The post-war period was a time which could justifiably be called a “golden era” of British design. It was kick-started by the Festival of Britain in 1951 and a new-found optimism which grew out of the end of post-war rationing and a rapid growth in affluence and consumerism. Then, in the 1960s, came design-led retailers such as Conran, and a new-found confidence in the modern. This was a period when past, less happy, times were rejected in favour of a real belief in the present and the future, which certainly looked brighter than it had for many decades. Furniture by makers such as G-Plan, Ercol and Heals brought the cutting edge

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again, and prices are reﬂecting this. Well done for spotting the table at the car boot sale. It is a light elm Pandora coffee table, and it is worth between £100 and £150.

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Boost for dementia group Families living with dementia in the Holt area have benefited from a donation of £2,000 from Holt and District Rotarians. The funding was the culmination of a year-long programme of fundraising events, including a successful garden party and a 100-mile sponsored bike ride. Rotary president Andrew Pearcey, Mo Ford, who hosted the garden party, and Dave Wathen, the intrepid bike rider, presented the cheque to Claire Roberts, chair of Holt and District Dementia Support, at the regular Poppy dementia café last month. Andrew explained how many of their members’ lives have been touched by dementia through their family or friends, so they wanted to make a difference to local families facing the devastation of the condition. Claire thanked all the Rotary members present and those that had contributed to the fundraising for their generosity. She said the money would be a valuable contribution to support both their existing services and their new recent initiatives – including a monthly lunch club and a regular exercise session to help those living with dementia to maintain balance and mobility. t For more information about the

THANK YOU: Claire Roberts, Mo Ford, David Wathen and Andrew Pearcey. services offered to those living with dementia and their carers in Holt and the surrounding district, visit the charity’s

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What’s on... Sat, 4 Nov - 7:30pm GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT - £12 Gather close for a candlelit evening of chilling, contemporary tales and haunting new folk music from the ‘Witch Counties’ of East Anglia. What happens when the ghosts of the past creep up on us today?

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ALL LIT UP: Holt’s Christmas lights switch-on attracts crowds from far and wide. Pictures: LLOYD BIRCH, BRAD DAMMS and ALEX THAXTON

Road closures for lights switch-on With the town centre gearing up for the grand Christmas lights switch-on on November 17, there will be some road closures and parking restrictions to make sure everyone stays safe while enjoying the festivities. The event begins at 3pm and closures will begin at 2pm with Market Place, High Street (from the junction with New Street to Market Place), Shirehall Plain, Bull Street (from the junction with Albert Street to White Lion Street), Star Plain, White Lion Street, Church Street, Station Road (from the junction with Kerridge Way to the War Memorial) and Cromer Road (from the junction with Peacock Lane to White Lion Street) closing. They will remain shut until 10pm. There will be no vehicle entry or exit – or parking – on these roads during this time, so businesses and residents are being asked to

make plans accordingly. Police and traffic wardens will be on hand throughout the day, and all roads around the town are expected to be busy from the early afternoon as festive revellers make their way to Holt. There will be a pre-booked park-and-ride system in place and details can be found at www.loveholt.com The fun starts with a festive makers market and the starter will drop the flag for the popular pantomime horse race at 5.30pm. There will be a parade through the town with Santa and the Norwich City Pipers Band, and live music with The Austin Beats. The lights will be switched on at 7pm followed by a fireworks display, and there will be food and drink stalls positioned around the town throughout the day.

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Sat, 18 Nov - 7pm at St. Peter’s Church Sheringham MOZART: REQUIEM - £18 The Choral Society close their 90th Anniversary celebrations with a concert of glorious music by Mozart and Schubert.

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North Norfolk Creative is holding a makers market at Aldborough Church Room on November 18 and 19 (10am to 4pm). Members who were originally from, or are still local to, north Norfolk are selling an eclectic mix of jewellery, painting, prints, textiles, woodturning, pottery, natural soaps and balms, and resinwork. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available and will be served using the group’s collection of vintage teacups and saucers. NNC is supporting two charities this year – Cancer Research UK and Neuroblastoma UK.

KELLING PROBUS CLUB We held our October meeting at the Dales Hotel in Upper Sheringham and, as always, the members were served an excellent lunch. This time, instead of one speaker we had five members talking for five minutes about their personal experiences. Gary gave us his memories of bad management; Ken talked about all the countries he visited while working; Alan gave us his memories of working as a contractor; John talked of his experience doing National Service in the RAMC; and Angus talked about organisations he belonged to. This was a real miscellany of experiences, proving what a variety of members we have. Our next meeting is on November 16, when Sue Parry will talk about Jack the Ripper and his victims.

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Inheritance disputes between siblings Losing a parent is never easy, and things can become even more distressing if quarrels arise between siblings about who should get what from their parents’ estates. Dying intestate It is very important to leave a will and keep it under regular review. If someone dies without a will, their estate will be distributed according to the intestacy rules. The determination of how the estate will be distributed shall be determined upon which relatives are living at the time of death, which can be complicated. Whilst we cannot detail the application of the intestacy rules in full here, the current rules dictate that a surviving spouse shall receive all personal property, the first £322,000 of assets and half of the remainder of the estate. Anything remaining after the spouse has taken their entitlement will be shared equally between their children. Even

estranged children will receive an equal benefit. Different amounts left to siblings A parent may choose to leave one sibling more than another or disinherit a child. The English legal system is hailed for allowing individuals to leave their estate to whoever they please. However, if someone is financially dependent on the deceased and is not left sufficient benefit in their will, the court can order that reasonable financial provision is made for the claimant from the estate. Additionally, if a sibling has been promised an interest or a larger share of the estate but this promise is not reflected in a will, they may have an action in proprietary estoppel. Will validity If someone is unhappy with the share they have been left in a will and they are suspicious about its contents, they may consider challenging the will on a number

of grounds including: improper execution, lack of testamentary capacity, want of knowledge, duress/coercion or undue influence. A sibling may, for example, claim that their brother or sister put undue pressure on their parent to draft the will in their favour. Dispute resolution Where a sibling wants to contest a will, going to court should be considered the last resort. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods are available which are usually less costly, confrontational, and timeconsuming than court proceedings. How a solicitor can help Our Dispute Resolution Team advises on all inheritance-related disputes, including between siblings. They can outline the grounds for potential claims, suggest an appropriate form of ADR and, if the case must go to court, they can collate evidence and provide advice and guidance throughout the court process.

This article aims to supply general information but 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.

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Ramps will improve access for everyone The North Norfolk Railway is set to improve its provision for passengers with limited mobility in 2024, thanks to a donation of ramps from Greater Anglia. The ramps, previously used to help passengers on GA’s Class 321 trains, will be used by the heritage railway to help customers on and off its steam and diesel trains, which run between Holt and Sheringham. Graham Hukins, commercial, business and administration manager at the NNR, said: “We are very grateful to Greater Anglia for these ramps, which will help improve accessibility to our historic steam and heritage diesel trains. “The vintage carriages we use were built before access was a consideration in the design, so having sufficient lightweight ramps will enable us to widen the range of historic

vehicles that are accessible to wheelchairusers and will form a key part of our initiative to diversify our audience and welcome more visitors with disabilities.” The railway already has a limited number of heavy ramps, but the donated ones are much lighter and easier to use. Jonathan Denby, head of corporate affairs at Greater Anglia, said many passengers used GA trains to get to Sheringham for a trip on the NNR. He said: “We’re very pleased to support the North Norfolk Railway by donating these ramps. “We’re always happy to support the local community where possible and practical.” Steam and heritage diesel services have finished for the season but the NNR’s festive services will run during November and December.

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HOLT PROBUS CLUB The October meeting of Holt Probus Club was held at The Venue in Holt on the 4th of the month. After lunch, Robert Smith, the harbourmaster at Wells, spoke about his life and his job. Robert had never wished for this. He wanted to be a fisherman like his dad, but circumstances found him helping out at Wells on a temporary basis – and some three decades later he’s still there in the top job. The tales told of various people’s mishaps were entertaining, and information was given about the harbour’s management by the Wells Harbour Commissioners (WHC), originated under an Act of 1663 – the 15th Year of Charles II’s reign – an Act “for repairing and better preserving the quay, creeks, channel and landing place of the Port of Wells in the County of Norfolk”. Mishaps included drunks falling in, and reports of a boat being in trouble – on investigation, Robert found a couple enjoying the “outing” on the floor of the boat, invisible from the shore. Holt Probus Club meets for good company, good food and a good talk on the first Wednesday of the month at The Venue in Holt. They are on the lookout for new members and any retired gentlemen interested in joining should contact the club via holtprobusclub.wordpress.com or their treasurer Ray Morgan on 01263 711489.

Kick it off, girls! Holt Football club is hoping to attract more girls to join up, offering taster sessions and inviting all Year 3 girls to go along and see if they like the game.  Anyone interested can email secretary. holtunited@gmail.com

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The Boy wonder of the racetrack A legendary Norfolk-owned racehorse is set to grab centre stage again over a decade after he left for the great stable in the sky. Sprowston Boy, who is still fondly remembered years after his death at the grand old age of 27 in 2010, is the star turn in a touring stage play, which visits Sheringham Little Theatre on November 24. The play has been written by Katie-anna Whiting – the granddaughter of the late Geoff Whiting, who co-owned the horse with lifelong pal Kenny Blanch. They grew up as next-door neighbours in Norwich’s Sprowston Road – naming the horse after the street, near where Kenny ran a longestablished coalyard. Horse Play is centred on Sprowston Boy’s ﬁnest achievement – the 1987 Queen Alexandra Stakes, at Royal Ascot. The four-year-old gelding’s 12-1 win saw Gay Kelleway become the ﬁrst woman to win a race at Royal Ascot. The daughter of Sprowston’s Boy’s Newmarket trainer, the late Paul Kelleway, and now a successful trainer herself, Gay has also been involved in creating the drama. “Gay told me that the horse was so laid back he might as well have been smoking a cigar in the starting stalls,” said Katie-anna. “She remembers my granddad really fondly and says the horse changed her life. “Gay has got the date of the Ascot race win tattooed on her wrist. It was really important to her so she is happy to support anything that celebrates that.” Katie-anna, 39, has her own childhood memories of the wonder horse, who retired from racing in 1997. “A couple of times I remember my granddad, who lived at Aylsham then, walking him down Marriotts Way and putting Sprowston Boy in our garden at Cawston and putting me and my sister on him.” The horse also won the 1988 Imperial

Cup at Sandown and delighted the crowds at Fakenham, where he won three times – including his final win in the 1996 Prince of Wales Cup, making up 20 lengths as the crowd raised the roof in the grandstand. Katie-anna, who runs The Whiting’s On The Wall theatre company, will play her granddad and other characters including a racing pundit, while Florence Wright will play Gay. Katie-anna said the new play was “a nice bit of 80s nostalgia with some comment on sexism at the time, including Gay being shunned by other jockeys after her big win”. Horse Play’s tour began at The Garage, Norwich, on November 3, and passes the finishing post at the National Horse Racing Museum in Newmarket on November 25. It also visits Wells, Stowmarket, Pakefield, Welney, Aylsham, West Acre, Old Buckenham, Sedgeford and Diss.

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