THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES

SUDOKU Fill all empty squares so that the numbers 1 to 9 appear once in each row, column and 3 x 3 box. The numbers in the four yellow boxes are the ones needed as the answer that will be published in the next issue.

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

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March 17th marks St Patrick’s Day. This issue’s word search theme is ‘Ireland and St Patrick’s Day’ Between FOUR and TWELVE letters. One or more words.There are 12 entries in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH.

How many can you find?

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The Last Issue’s Answers

The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 7 3 6 7

The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were:

THE FEBRUARY SUNSHINE STEEPS YOUR BOUGHS AND TINTS THE BUDS AND SWELLS THE LEAVES WITHIN.

WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT and

CRUNCHER 20 4 6 16 11 5 = 30

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Using all FIVE arithmetical signs, + + - x ÷, fill in the spaces to make the equation true, as if they were being entered into a calculator.

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THERE ARE DARK SHADOWS ON THE EARTH, BUT ITS LIGHTS ARE STRONGER IN THE CONTRAST. CHARLES DICKENS

The ‘Charles Dickens’ themed words featured in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were:

ARTFULDODGER BLEAKHOUSE DICKENS HARDTIMES LITTLEDORRIT

LONDON OLIVERTWIST SCROOGE TWOCITIES VICTORIAN

The NUMBER CRUNCHER 5 + 16 + 6 ÷ 3 x 9 – 1 = 80 There may be others.

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Varicose veins occur when the vein is not functioning properly to return blood from the lower leg to the heart Each vein has a series of valves that open to allow the flow of blood to the heart, and close to prevent backflow (otherwise known as “reflux ”) of blood back into the foot The walls and valves of veins are thin and elastic, and can stretch due to a variety of conditions including pregnancy, heredity injuries, inflammation and age

Approximately half of the population has some form of venous disease, and varicose veins affect about one out of two people age 50 and older, and 15-25% of all adults

Previously, treatment of painful, swollen varicose veins required a surgical procedure called vein stripping, where the vein was completely removed from the leg More recently, endovenous laser therapy has been developed. Bulging varicose veins in the lower leg are usually caused by a faulty valve located higher in the leg: that can’t be seen at the surface

The endovenous laser therapy treats the source of the problem, which then causes the varicose vein in the lower leg to shrink and disappear Laser energy heats the vein from within, causing it to shrink, collapse and seal shut. Patients experience minimal discomfort, and they can return to normal activities the same day

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Sheringham & District Philatelic Society

The Society ’s AGM was held on February 13th with 14 members present Andrew McCandlish was elected to be the Chairman whilst Tim Harvey agreed to take on the role of Treasurer The new year ’s programme includes displays from visiting members of other local philatelic societies as well as in house displays, competitions, sales evenings, a quiz night and 2 auctions A silent auction followed, with a great variety of lots available for bids It was a good start to the year

On March 13th, Peter Watt from the Norfolk and Norwich PS will present a display entitled “Further Postage Dues” Meetings are held at West Runton Church Hall, at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome. Contact Andrew on 01263 513433 or Jim (secretary) on 01263 721043

Vikings Conclude Successful Swimming Championships

The North Norfolk Vikings Swimming Club have just successfully completed their involvement in the County Championships which was held over three weekends at the UEA Sports Park All competitors had to achieve a qualifying time to compete and 20 swimmers represented the club in individual events and more joined them for the final day to swim in the relays

They had Ellen Eccleston winning two golds in breaststroke, Michael Sayer won two in backstroke and Noah Buchan achieved no fewer than six across a number of strokes and events Ellen was runner up as Top girl in the 16-year category whilst Noah won the top boy in the 12-year category

Leah Harris was just outside the medals when she finished fourth in 30.4 over 50m butterfly after the 21-year-old missed the final of the 200m Individual Medley coming ninth Her time of in 2 35 13 was ironically the ninth fastest time out of 95 competitors for this event in all categories

Other notable swims came from Evie Bates 400m freestyle, 6:20 12, Jess Semark 50m freestyle 33.01, Lily Dear 50m freestyle 36.39, Razvan Platon 50m freestyle 33 33, Grace Parker 50m butterfly, 48 06 Ruby Tracey 100m backstroke 1 19 31 George Edridge 1:40 09 100m breaststroke and twin brother Zak 1 38 66 in the same event

The Vikings achieved 10 golds, 5 silvers and 3 bronze medals as well as 12 Regional Qualifying times At the conclusion, Lead coach, Sam Watts confirmed that: “Whilst it's satisfying to see Vikings amongst the medals, the best measure of our progress can be seen in the amount of swimmers qualifying for this year's championships We had almost three times as many there than we had last year ”

The Vikings have squads for all abilities

Rescue Wooden Boats Update

We are getting ready to welcome you to our Maritime Heritage Centre in Stiffkey at Easter (open Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays until the end of October) with cleaning, stocktaking, and a general spruce up!

We are also starting to plan our Maritime Heritage Festival weekend and heritage wooden fishing boat flotilla in Wells linked with Wells Carnival We are hoping to repeat last year ’s spectacle and entertainment with as many or more spectators. More details soon

Lucy Lavers our restored, locally serving lifeboat and Dunkirk Little Ship, will be starting trips again before too long Details on website below Liam Pink the skipper of Curlew Coastal Charters who run Lucy Lavers will be hauling her out for a spring clean and paint before then Our former Wells whelker Harvester also needs some painting done before she is back afloat.

If you are interested at all in local heritage and wooden boats and would like to get involved - a few hours from time to time as suits you – at the Maritime Heritage Centre, helping with events and more, and/or helping paint the boats you would be very welcome indeed!

We will be having a start of season get together on Friday March 17 at 3 30 in the Maritime Heritage Centre in Stiffkey, for volunteers and possible would-be volunteers if you would like to come along to meet up and hear our plans over a cup of tea More details from Wendy Pritchard 07796 951414 or wwp@wendypritchard co uk and on our website www rescuewoodenboats com

Bodham and Beckham Village Hall Film Club

Wednesday 22nd March – 7 00pm: Hugely enjoyable A fantastic story brilliantly told.

“ The Lost King ” 2022 (12) starring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan

In 2012, having been lost for over 500 years, the remains of King Richard III were discovered beneath a carpark in Leicester The search had been orchestrated by an amateur historian, Philippa Langley, whose unrelenting research had been met with incomprehension by her friends and family and with scepticism by experts and academics The Lost King is the life-affirming true story of a woman who refused to be ignored and who took on the country's most eminent historians, forcing them to think again about one of the most controversial kings in England's history.

Wednesday 5th April – 7 00pm: It ’s never too late to start “Living ” 2022 (12) starring Bill Nighy, Aimee Lou-Wood, Tom Burke and Alex Sharp In 1950's London, a dull, mild mannered civil servant finds out he is dying from cancer and decides to finally live his best life in the little time he has left.

Wednesday 19th April – 7 00pm: Roald Dahl's “Matilda The Musical” 2023 (PG) starring Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson, Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough

An adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results

Bodham & Beckham Craft Club

Don’t forget Crafters The Bodham and Beckham Craft Club takes place in The Village Hall on alternate Wednesdays from 2 00pm to 4 00pm

The next meeting is on 22nd March 2023 The cost is £3 00 per meeting to include refreshments. Bring any crafts that you are interested in and socialise with like-minded people Come along and join the banter and chat, see if it ’s the sort of thing for you or please contact Helen Bruford on 588122 for more information