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Issue 439 6th Dec 2019

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Acupuncture at Holt Holistic Centre

The deadline for Issue 439 is Noon Tuesday 10th December

Alison Courtney BSc Hons Ac I am an experienced acupuncturist working in Holt.

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Free car parking boost for Christmas shoppers offered by North Norfolk District Council

Town councils choose their two key dates Every town in North Norfolk has chosen two days of free parking over the festive period.

North Norfolk District Council has decided once again to waive the parking charges prior to Christmas, as in previous years. This year the free parking period will run on various dates between November 30 and December 22.

The decision supports North Norfolk's businesses and traders by encouraging people to buy their Christmas gifts and supplies in their local towns. At a crucial time of year for the retail community, it is also a gesture of goodwill for the festive season in response to requests from

businesses. Posters will be put up in advance in all relevant car parks giving the information for the individual towns.

On the days themselves, payment machines will be covered to make sure people understand they do not need to pay.

The free weekend car parking sessions will be: • North Walsham – November 30 and December 21 • Cromer – November 30 and December 7 • Fakenham – November 30 and December 7 • Stalham – December 8 and 14 • Wells – November 30 and December 14 • Holt – December 15 and 22 • Sheringham – December 7 and 14

A council spokesman: “We are delighted to offer this service once again.

It will provide economic benefit to high streets across North Norfolk and should encourage residents to shop locally.”

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News from The Venue

I can’t quite believe we are in the run up to Christmas already…where has the year gone? We’ve certainly managed to pack a lot into those months, and there’s no let up until January! We are so excited to be opening our first in - house Open Submission Art Exhibition at the beginning of December entitled ‘Midwinter’. The Private View for this exhibition is on Thursday 5th December from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, giving you a chance to view the work and meet some of the artists in person. You can come into the centre and view this great exhibition between 10am and 2pm most days; with free admission and a great selection of top artists to look at it’s well worth a visit. Who knows, you may bag a unique Christmas present for someone! We have our Christmas Quiz on 6th December, with an exciting array of subjects for you to grapple with and some great raffle prizes – why not get a team together and have a relaxing and fun night out at a very affordable price? On 12th December from 6pm we have our Community Christmas Evening, a chance for all to come together, enjoy and celebrate the talent that we have in our town. Performing on the night are the fantastic Community Choir, Holt Primary School Choir, Phil Barrett’s Poetry Group performing newly written pieces, and many individuals from our town of all ages. Holt Community Café are providing festive refreshments in the interval, and the bar will be open all evening, so please do come and enjoy this free evening of festive entertainment! Keeping the festive theme going is our Christmas Premium Prize Bingo Night, we’ve pulled out all the stops with amazing prizes on offer for you to win, such as a fresh Allards Turkey for your Christmas Lunch, Restaurant vouchers, Luxury Hampers and all manner of Christmas themed gifts and prizes. Even if you’ve never played Bingo before, you definitely don’t want to miss this great night out! As ever, all proceeds go towards maintaining and improving the Community Centre for the future. Don’t forget to enter into our Great Holt Bake Off competition by 21st December by going online to www.holtbakeoff.com and downloading your sponsorship forms. Last but by no means least, you can still book in on Christmas Day to join us for a fabulous Community Christmas Lunch – if you know of anyone who is on their own or struggles with Christmas then please do encourage them to give us a call and book in. It can be a difficult time of year for some people, but we always have a great time coming together as a community at the centre, and creating new memories for people.

It’s open to anyone, and if you come on your own you will leave with many new friends! You are also most welcome to join the team on the day, for a truly different and enjoyable Christmas – call for details. For more information about these events or to book please call 01263 713427 or email holtcommunitycentre@gmail.com.

Carolyn Burn, Chairperson

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A Community Christmas Evening Thursday 12th December 6pm Come and join us for a free fun evening of music, poetry and drama to celebrate the season and the wonderful talent in our town!

Delicious home baked goodies in the Interval supplied by Holt Community Café Bar open all evening

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Readers Write....

A column where you can write in. Write to us - share your news or views on issues that concern our community. Just e-mail your letter to info@holtchronicle.co.uk 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.

Car Parking on Grass Verges

Dear Jo Unfortunately a whole line was skipped in copying my letter into print in the last issue of The Holt Chronicle and that was the kingpin of my subject as it read that the County Council is responsible for providing and maintaining the grass verges, thus it is the county precept on the council tax we pay for mowing and, through that precept, the public would pay for reinstatement rather than the car owners – if only they would stop parking on the grass. It didn’t take me three phone calls to find out that the public has to pay for mowing through council tax; we all know that.

Readers might have wondered which the ‘three relevant local authorities’ are in this issue as the printed letter only mentioned two: the District Council as the parking authority and King’s Lynn Borough Council as providing the traffic wardens. As far as I can tell from my inquiries, the problem and the responsibility devolves to the District Council putting double yellow lines on the road where there should be no parking on the grass verges; then the County can reinstate them. The plastic cones protecting a churned up grass verge by the scrapyard in Hempstead Road can only be a temporary solution.

Yours sincerely, Cedric Greenwood

Thank You

Dear Jo A massive thank you to the wonderful lady who handed my handbag into Budgens Store on Saturday when it was left on the shopping trolley. I cannot thank you enough for your extremely kind act.

Kindest regards, Jan Gilling.

Dear Jo, We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the helpers at the Copeman Centre village hall bingo as without their help we would be unable to run our weekly sessions, also thanks to all our members for the wonderful support they give our monthly charity raffles which has enabled us to send the following :Air ambulance ÂŁ510,Children with Cancer ÂŁ500,Dementia ÂŁ440 and The Jenny Lind ÂŁ500 this year. Since we have June Whatling been having charity raffles (2016) we have raised a total of ÂŁ6,252 which has been sent to various charities. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all our members.

I would like to add that in 2020 Mum will have been on the village hall committee and running the bingo for 50yrs at one time also being Chairlady, booking officer and Caretaker. Whilst not so active in her duties now she still loves to be involved with all what happens at the village hall... Pauline J & P Whatling

Thank You

Dear Jo We would like to say a big Thankyou for all the lovely letters and cards of condolence we received on the loss of our Dearest darling Arthur. We would also like to thank everyone who came to the service and for all Donations received. The total amount raised was ÂŁ468. Which has been equally shared between East Anglian Air Ambulance and Prostate Cancer UK. Also a big Thankyou to Nicola for the wonderful afternoon Tea. Yours Sincerely Ronnie Beresford & Family.

Events of 17 February 1945 in Field Dalling remembered

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On the 17 February 1945, while attempting to return to its home base at Attlebridge near Norwich, a stricken B-24 Liberator bomber crashed down Roddy Lane, Field Dalling, resulting in the deaths of not only its crew but also two Italian POW farm labourers. A small team of local people with a strong interest in the story have researched these events and have also retrieved several crash items confirming the plane’s identity and exact location of the crash site. It has been proposed there should be a small memorial stone and plaque to mark the location and honour the men whose lives were so suddenly cut short in this very significant part of our history. Several local people have been instrumental in the planning and development of this project and we are very grateful to individuals and organisations who have already provided considerable support. Amazingly the nephew of one of the plane’s crew, who lives in Lexington, USA, has been keeping a close eye on the project and it’s thanks to an earlier article in the Local Lynx (issue 111, two years ago) that he became aware of our activities. While the memorial is quite modest in scale, the anticipated cost of the etched stainless-steel plaque and stone/concrete plinth is estimated to be approximately £200. We wonder whether anyone would like to assist with donations. We are considerably grateful to Field Dalling parish council for giving their consent for the project and it is anticipated the County Council will also give their approval very soon.

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Acupuncture at Holt Holistic Centre

Acupuncture has moved into the 20th century by developing increasing standards of training and thereby, the quality of its acupuncturists and the rigorousness of research into its use and effectiveness. All of this has allowed acupuncture to develop in confidence as a system of treatment.

I treat people for both the short-term acute troubles and those with long term health conditions that seriously affect their life, and which may permanently affect how their bodies function. From an acupuncture perspective it may be a quick fix. For example, a strained back or acute stress, sorted in a couple of sessions or a long-term journey to help someone’s life be more bearable with conditions such as arthritic knee pain or fibromyalgia.

North Norfolk has an above average older population and much of my practice is related to the issues which come with age. Our bodies start to change, and we experience wear and tear of the joints and it is harder to recover with the same ease as when we were younger. Many of these issues respond to acupuncture. Grief is another area that may be helped, with support for the grieving process. We start to lose partners and friends more often and the first year after a death is a critical time for our own health. So often during this time we can succumb to being ill. Acupuncture sees the emotions as any other pathogen and feels strongly that this is a time to have treatment to ease the way.

I am always happy to talk. Sometimes a short course of treatment is all that is required. For others regular visits keep things going enough to carry on with daily life without further major interventions.

Contact Holt Holistic Centre for appointments 01263 711898.

Alison Courtney Mobile 07790 264515 for further information.

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KELLING PROBUS CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING

Kelling Probus Club held its November meeting at 'The Dales Hotel' Upper Sheringham on the Thursday 21st.

After the usual gathering of members for drinks and fellowship. We were welcomed by chairman Andrew Hyatt who welcomed 24 members and our guest after lunch speaker. We were served a tasty lunch and after coffee our speaker Nick Owens spoke to us about 'The Bees of Norfolk'. Nick began by telling us that there were over 200 species of bee and 180 species of wasp in Norfolk, living in Weybourne he was able to describe lots of the local bumble bees. Nick a retired school teacher and a wildlife expert then showed the most amazing pictures of wasps and bees and ran through the life cycle of these insects.

He covered all sorts of examples of bumble Bees and how they varied from species to species and their nests and habits were so variable. The author of a book 'The Bees of Norfolk' his book published in 2017 he told us that his next project was 'The Bumblebees of Great Britain & Ireland' which should be published in the next twelve months.

Questions he was asked were numerous and very interesting as his knowledge was very helpful...Why so few wasps this year? Where did the bee’s knees come from? What about a bee in the bonnet?

After a very good talk he was thanked by secretary Ken Murray, members were able to look at and purchase his book.

We meet at the Dales on the third Thursday of every month for lunch and an interesting speaker, for more information view our website or contact John Whittington on 01263 820333 While I was working as a store Santa, a boy asked me for an electric train set. “If you get your train,” I told him, “your dad is going to want to play with it too. Is that all right?”

The boy became very quiet. So, moving the conversation along, I asked, “What else would you like Santa to bring you?”

He promptly replied, “Another train.”

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No matter who you vote for ... VOTE There are 4 candidates for the Parliamentary constituency of North Norfolk.

December 12th at a Polling Station near you.

Duncan Baker Conservative Party Emma Corlett Labour Party Harry Gwynne Brexit Party Karen Ward Liberal Democrats

To help you make up your mind, there are 4 Hustings scheduled in North Norfolk All four General Election candidates will be speaking at these hustings events across the constituency, in Stalham, Cromer, Saxthorpe and Wells.

The remaining dates are as follows (all events begin at 7pm): Monday 9 December at St Andrew's Church, Saxthorpe, The Street NR11 7DG. Tuesday 10 December at St Nicholas Parish Church, Wells-next-the-Sea 21 Church Street NR23 1HZ. Chair: Brenda Stewart, the Rector of St Nicholas.

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Norfolk scoops international policing award for Operation Moonshot

Norfolk Constabulary has won a prestigious international policing award for its innovation in tackling, disrupting and preventing crime.

The force beat off competition from 54 finalists, drawn from more than 100 outstanding entries from across the globe, to win a trophy at the new World Class Policing Awards event, held in London last night (14 November 2019).

Operation Moonshot combines police intelligence, specialist training and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) tools and has returned some incredible results since it piloted in 2016.

The programme uses ANPR static and mobile cameras to highlight vehicles of interest and innovative use of intelligence to provide a bespoke ‘hotlist’ ensuring vehicles stopped by the intercept team are actively relevant criminals.

It means intercept teams can now pick out criminals of interest from other more road and traffic-related offenders.

Operation Moonshot was part of a wider change programme at the force, and its successes have been nothing short of outstanding set against cuts to police resourcing.

The types of crime being disrupted by the programme are high harm, high-risk offenders ranging from organised crime groups through to outstanding domestic abuse offenders.

Operation Moonshot teams have seized 28 knives, five imitation and viable firearms and charged 13 criminals with offensive weapon offences while non-residential burglary and vehicle crime has been reduced in Norwich.

The three teams, covering Norwich, East and West have made a total of 1,432 arrests and 1,351 seizures. Thousands of pounds worth of stolen property has also been recovered.

The World Class Policing Awards celebrate and acknowledge the best in all aspects of 21st century policing with a total of 54 nominations recognised in nine separate categories. Judges commented that Moonshot was an "extremely impressive operation”.

Moonshot was among four nominations for Norfolk, the others were: Norfolk Multi-Agency Child Exploitation Program Board Partner organisations: Norfolk County Council Children’s Services; Norfolk County

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Youth Offending Team; Office for the PCC for Norfolk.

Integrated Offender Management Bridge Model Norfolk & Suffolk Constabularies. Partner organisations: National Probation Service/Norfolk and Suffolk Community Rehabilitation Company. Tom Farrell. Partner organisations: Home Office Chief Constable Simon Bailey said: "I’m incredibly proud that Norfolk was shortlisted in four nominations for the inaugural World Class Policing Awards.

"All entries are winners in their own right, however I’m delighted that Operation Moonshot was successful.

"I believe this recognition underlines the success of investing in the future through our 2020 plans and making sure the force is best-placed to tackle crime in the 21st century.

"Enhanced pro-active policing coupled with the use of technology means we are able to tackle criminals who pose the greatest harm to our communities.

"This project is a wonderful example of a frontline officer, PC Darren Hopson, suggesting where we could make improvements to benefit the whole force. It’s pleasing to see this commitment recognised on a global stage.” More information on the awards can be found here: https://worldclasspolicing.com/home#about

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THIS ISSUE’S PUZZLES

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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.

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.

This week’s wordsearch theme is ‘Christmas’. Between FOUR and TWELVE letters. There are twenty words in this issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH. How many can you find?

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The Last Issue’s Answers

S A S A N T A C L A U S

The FOUR YELLOW SQUARES in the SUDOKU were 7 5 6 4 The FALLEN PUZZLE answers were:

A DESPERATE DISEASE REQUIRES A DANGEROUS REMEDY. GUY FAWKES

and THE HOUSE OF COMMONS IS A BODY WITHOUT A HEAD. JAMES I

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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The twenty salad words featured in last issue’s CHRONICLE WORDSEARCH were: AVOCADO BEANS CARROT CELERY CHIVES CROUTON CUCUMBER FETA KALE LENTIL LETTUCE MUSHROOM

OLIVE ONION PARSLEY REDPEPPER ROCKET SPINACH TOMATO WATERCRESS

The NUMBER CRUNCHER One answer was: 11 – 6 + 20 x 4 ÷ 2 + 3 = 53 (there could be others!)

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Holt Hol t Garden Centr Centree TThe he Kelling Estate

Please come and visit our

Christmas display for all your trees, lights and decorations A Available vailable now –

Christmas trees

Santa is coming to Holt Garden Centre

fresh cut, containerised and pot grown.

Come and an see him and receiv e receive a lo vely lovely present.

Artisan Christmas wreaths, arrangements, pot pot plants plants planted arrangements, and with with gift gift wrapping wrapping

Tickets Tick ets £5 per child.

Saturday/Sunday Dec 7/8 11am–3pm Saturday/Sunday Dec 14/15 11am–3pm

THE PARTRIDGE RIDG

Autumn / Winter Winter clothing now in in

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Wide range of homemade cak cakes es Gluten and dairy free available

Winter warmer Jacket potato filled with chilli £5.95

Winter Fuels

Christmas bap stuffing, Carved roast Norfolk turkey, stuf pigs in blankets and cranberry sauce £6.50

info@holtgardencentre.co.uk www.holtgardencentre.co.uk

Smokeless coal 20kg £8.49 House coal 20kg £6.99 Log nets £4.99

Holt Garden Centre Holgate Hill, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7ER 01263 711574

Monday to Saturday Open 9am to 5pm Sunday 10am to 4pm

† Church News †

LLOYD DURHAM FUNERAL SERVICES 11a Avenue Road, High Kelling, HOLT, Norfolk. NR25 6RD

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Tel: 01263 713113

THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, KELLING

Ev ery one welc ome to join us

The Village Church of Kelling, which dates from the thirteenth Century, has a 11.00am Service each Sunday, either of Matins or of Holy Communion and an Evensong when there is a fifth Sunday in the month.

St.Mary’s is set in a large open churchyard on the Holt Road a mile from the Village. The Church contains many interesting features, including a 14th Century Easter Sepulchre and a window and a remarkable painting both depicting connections with local bird-life and St.Francis of Assisi.

The Church draws a congregation partly from outside the Village from those who value traditional services using the words of the Book of Common Prayer.

Sunda y morning s 10.30-12 W ith drink s a nd brea k fa st serv ed from 9.45 At the Life Centre, Cromer Road, Sheringham www.lifesheringham.co.uk

LETHERINGSETT CHURCH OF ST. ANDREw

THE SALVATION ARMY, BRISTON

1st Sunday of the month Holy Communion with hymns at 11.15am 3rd Sunday of the month Matins at 11.15am.

Christian worship - open to all each Sunday at 2.00pm A warm welcome is waiting for you!

Why not stay for a cup of tea and a chat afterwards?

Tuesday Morning CAMEO 10.00am - 12.00noon Come And Meet Each Other for coffee/ tea/ biscuits and a chat...

Also a Lite Bite Lunch at 12.00. No charge is made, but a donation in the box will be gratefully received towards expenses. All are welcome.

BRININGHAM BENEFICE

(Church of England) Friendly congregations would welcome you.

Coffee is served after many of our services.

For service details please visit www.brininghambenefice.org.uk

Every 4th MONDAY of the month (except July, August and December) “The Filling Station” at Holt Community Centre, Kerridge Way NR25 6DN. 7.00pm for 7.30pm Bringing Christian refreshment to rural areas, our celebrations offer high quality national and international speakers, contemporary worship and powerful, accessible prayer ministry in an informal setting.

(This is not a new Church movement) email: nnfillingstation@gmail.com or call Tasha North on 07825 702360

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, SHERINGHAM Sunday Masses 11.00am

For information on Holy Days, Confessions, Baptisms, Weddings etc.

Please ring Father James Fyfe on 01263 822036 A Catholic Mass is celebrated in St. Andrew’s Church, Holt on most Thursdays at 9.30am by kind permission of the Rector.

HOLT METHODIST CHURCH NOTICE BOARD SUNDAY SERVICES at 11.00am

8th December Rev Rosemary wakelin HC 15th December Tony Hey CSw 22nd December Revd Shanganya CS Christmas Eve/Christmas Day Revd Shanganya OTHER REGULAR CHURCH ACTIVITIES ~ ALL WELCOME

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Second Monday of the month ~ 10.30am to 11.45am BIBLE STUDY: Alternate Monday Afternoons at 2.30pm.

STEPPING STONES: For the little ones; Tuesdays at 9.15am BIBLE STUDY: Alternate Tuesday Afternoons at 2.30pm FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER SERVICE: At 9.30am followed by Morning Coffee STEPPING STONES. Come and join us at our toddler group at Holt Methodist Church! It caters for pre-school children and their parents and carers.

We have a coffee or tea and a chat while the children play in safety. We meet on Tuesdays from 9.15 am until about 11 am and it is all free to attend. Do come and join us!

CHRISTMAS CONCERT On Friday 29th November with Stephen Lynn 2-4 pm Seasonal Refreshments. Admission Free.

Donations Appreciated for Roof Fund.

FOR HIRE: The Loades Hall is available for private hire. Suitable for private functions, birthday parties, meetings, etc. For all bookings and/or further information please contact: Mr. Tony Hey. Tel: 01263 713302.

MINISTER - REVD C. SHANGANYA - 01263 712181 Senior Steward - Mrs J. Bunting - 01263 712068

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SAINT ANDREw’S & ALL SAINTS NEwS The Parish of Holt with High Kelling

FROM THE RECTOR

Rector: Fr. Howard Stoker SSC, The Rectory, Church Street, Holt NR25 6BB Tel: 01263 712048 email:holtrectory@tiscali.co.uk Assistant Curate: Fr. Stephen Graham Tel. 01263 649985, E: revdstephengraham@gmail.com Parish Office Tel: 01263 713479 E: standrewsholt@btinternet.com website at www.holtchurch.org

Dear Friends, Be it the darkness of hunger, poverty, homelessness, grief, pain, sickness, violence, hatred, loneliness, abuse, mental illness or fear, the world can be a dark place for many people. No doubt we all experience dark times in our lives and when we do where are we to find light? Because no matter how dark life may seem there is always light to be found if we look for it.

We see it in the compassion and care shown by others, the kind word or gesture of a friend or even stranger, the care and the support by those dedicated to the care of others. We see it daily in our communities in botth individuals and organisations who are making a difference to people’s lives. We see in it our voluntary and community groups, in our youth groups and in groups for the elderly, in our hospitals and care homes. We see it in our schools, our village halls, community centres and in our churches. In the towns and villages around the area there are so many people who bring light into people’s lives, old and young alike, dispelling the shadows of darkness by offering hope and love.

Once again, the church prepares to celebrate the birth of Jesus who is named as the “Light of the World”. In these weeks leading up to Christmas known as Advent, Christians watch and wait for the coming of Christ our Light. We invite him to dispel the darkness in our own lives that we might in turn dispel the darkness in the world.

Born of Mary, the birth of Jesus brought the light of God’s love, joy, hope and peace into the World. A light that darkness cannot overcome and which offers the whole of humanity hope. As individuals and as members of the human race we must not lose sight of the power that the light of God’s love has to triumph over the darkness of sin and evil in the world.

One of my favourite modern hymns is “Christ be our Light” by Bernadette Farrell and she expresses it well with the following words; Longing for peace, our world is troubled Longing for hope, many despair.

Your word alone has pow'r to save us.

Make us your living voice.

Every blessing,

SUNDAY SERVICES

Fr. Howard

8.00am Book of Common Prayer Eucharist 9.15am Said Eucharist at All Saints, High Kelling 10.30am Sung Eucharist 5.00pm Choral Evensong (13TH October) For weekday services, information about bible study groups and church life see notice boards or visit www.holtchurch.org

FROM THE REGISTERS

Funerals: 12th November: Edwin Jones 14th November: Marina Woodhouse 15th November: David Banham (Memorial Service) 22nd November: Janet McDonald

CONCERTS

Wednesday 18th Dec 1.10pm - 2.00pm Organ Recital. Music for Christmas performed by Mark Jones.

Sunday 15th December 7.00pm.

Handel’s Messiah.

Admission Free. Retiring Collection. and family to.

Tuesday 17th December 6.30pm.

An enticing evening of Opera, Musicals & more with mezzo soprano Eleanor Oldfield & pianist Mark Jones.

In support of YANA. A project that offers help to those in farming who may be affected by stress and depression. Tickets £10.00

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICES All Welcome.

Thursday 19th December 7.00pm Nine Lessons & Carols at St Andrews, Holt.

Sunday 22nd December 3.00pm Lessons & Carols at All Saints High Kelling.

Mulled wine & mince pies will be served after both services.

Longing for food, many are hungry Longing for water, many still thirst.

Make us Your bread, broken for others Shared until all are fed.

Christ, be our light!

Shine in our hearts.

Shine through the darkness.

Christ, be our light!

Shine in Your church gathered today.

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As we prepare to celebrate Christmas let us open our hearts to receive God’s light in Christ Jesus and recommit ourselves to making a difference in order that the light of God’s love may shine ever brighter in the world. However, you are planning to celebrate Christmas, and of course you are welcome to join us in Church, may the light and peace of the Christ-child be always yours.

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CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2019 O Come let us adore Him! HOLT METHODIST CHURCH Monday 16th December 7.30 pm Lights to Remember ~ An ecumenical service with St Andrew’s Parish Church.

An opportunity to remember someone special to you.

Sunday 22nd December 11.00am Carol Service Christmas Eve 11.00pm Midnight Communion Christmas Day 9.45am Family Service

THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE, HOLT & ALL SAINTS, DISTRICT CHURCH, HIGH KELLING Thursday 19th December 7.00pm Nine Lessons & Carols Sunday 22nd December 3.00pm Carol Service at All Saints, High Kelling Christmas Eve 6.00pm Crib Service with Carols by Candlelight 11.30pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day 8.00am Eucharist according to the Book of Common Prayer 9.15am Eucharist at All Saints, High Kelling 10.30am Parish Family Eucharist Sunday 29th December ~ The Holy Family& Sunday 5th January The Feast of the Epiphany 8.00am Eucharist according to the Book of Common Prayer 9.15 Eucharist at All Saints, High Kelling 10.30am Sung Parish Eucharist Services at St Andrew’s Holt, unless stated otherwise.

For weekday services in Christmas tide see church notice board or www.holtchurch.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Christmas Eve 9.00pm Midnight Mass at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer. (Carols from 8.30pm) 11.30pm Midnight Mass at St Joseph’s, Sheringham. (Carols from 11.15pm) Christmas Day 9.00am Mass of the Dawn at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer 11.00am Mass of the Day at St Joseph’s, Sheringham Friday 27th December ~ Feast of St John the Apostle & Evangelist 9.00am Mass Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer Saturday 28th December ~ Feast of the Holy Innocents 9.00am Mass at St Joseph’s Sheringham 6.00pm Vigil Mass of Sunday ~ Holy Family at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer Sunday 29th December ~ Holy Family 9.00am Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer 11.00am St Joseph’s Sheringham For dates & times of confession ~ please see weekly bulletin or church noticeboard The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord. “

We look forward to welcoming you to worship with us. May the joy and peace of the Christ child be yours this Christmas.

Christmas Giving – Older folk need your help!

Age Concern North Norfolk is urgently looking for volunteers who can offer 3-4 hours a month to help lovely (but lonely) older people. Our Day Centre hub, offering social contact, food and more is based in Sheringham (35b Cremer Street) and we are a small local charity, raising all our own funds.

We also run two social groups for older people, one in Sheringham and one in Cromer, and provide drop in assistance at home.

Currently we need someone to do the minutes for us at the Trustees meetings in Sheringham– once a month on a Thursday afternoon. We also need more trustees with a wide ranging set of backgrounds to help move the charity forward. If you have HR experience or a love for older

folk, together with some good ideas and time to commit to 4 hours a month (2 hours of these are at the Trustees meeting on a Thursday) we would love to hear from you. We have an informal interview process and you can find out more by contacting our Day Centre Hub on 01263 821188, or by emailing our manager on

manager@ageconcernnn.co.uk. we look forward to hearing from you Jennie Cummings-Knight (on behalf of Board of Trustees)

Festive cheer and fundraising at the annual ‘Carols by the Bell’

In aid of The Big C - Norfolk’s cancer charity - and Hunworth Church On Monday 16th December 2019, the Hunworth Bell will once again welcome crowds of carol singers for its much-loved ‘Carols by the Bell.’ This year proceeds from this increasingly popular event will be donated to The Big C, Norfolk’s cancer charity, and towards the upkeep of Hunworth Church.

This unique event, held in the idyllic village of Hunworth near Holt, has proved increasingly popular with locals and visitors from further afield thanks to its warm welcome, delicious food and excellent selection of rousing carols.

As in previous years, visitors will be treated to a complimentary glass of mulled wine, festive scotch eggs and of course homemade minced pies from the kitchen at this award-winning local pub and restaurant. A fantastic raffle, with prizes donated by all the suppliers to the Hunworth Bell, will treat lucky visitors to some wonderful bottles and delicacies, just in time for Christmas entertaining. ‘Carols by the Bell’ is part of a series of Christmas events being held at The Hunworth Bell over the festive period, all proceeds from which will be donated 50/50 to The Big C and Hunworth Church.

On Friday 13th December, Gary Winter and his friends will be playing festive jazz and carols in the bar area of the pub. On Thursday 19th December, there will be a special Christmas Quiz. Entry is £5 per person with £1 going to each of the two charities and £3 going to the prize pot. There will be donation buckets and raffle tickets on sale at all The Hunworth Bell’s pre-Christmas events.

Sarah Handley, Manager of The Hunworth Bell and sister pub, The Duck in Stanhoe, said: “We are so looking forward to our series of festive events in the lead up to Christmas period. Our ‘Carols by the Bell’ in particular is a wonderful way to get really into the Christmas spirit and enjoy some of the Hunworth Bell’s legendary hospitality, whilst also raising funds for two important local causes.�

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Holt WI

The Holt WI Annual General Meeting was held on the 20th November. A new president was elected, and some new committee members appointed.

Prior to the meeting, members had lunch, provided by the committee and some kind members. This was really delicious, especially the lovely desserts. Our members are really excellent cooks.

We are looking forward to the next meeting on 18th December at 2 pm at the Venue (otherwise known as Holt Community Centre). This will be the 83rd birthday of the Holt WI Other events include a Christmas celebration on Tuesday 17th December at 10.30 am until 12.30 at St Peter’s Church, Sheringham and a trip to the Little Theatre, Sheringham to see Dick Whittington and his Cat on the 19th, so a busy week.

New members are very much welcomed at the Holt WI which meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm.until 4pm at Holt Community Centre.

“I always feel … the movement is a sort of mosaic. Each of us puts in one little stone, and then you get a great mosaic at the end.”

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As part of the East of England Co-‐operative Society’s commitment to the local community, the shops at Briston and Melton Constable chose to raise funds in support of those families living with dementia in the local area, raising £500 for Holt & District Dementia Support.

A presentation took place within the Melton Constable store on the 18th October at which a cheque was handed to the Chair of the local charity, Claire Roberts, by Nick Edgeley (Store Manager) and fellow colleagues Liam Skinner (Team Manager) and Mandy Harding (Customer Service Assistant).

The funds will be used to support the work of the charity in providing a weekly dementia-‐friendly café every Tuesday morning at St. Andrew’s Meeting Room in Holt and its outreach Home Visiting service, that enables carers to have regular respite breaks of a few hours away from their responsibilities in caring for their loved ones living with dementia.

Claire Roberts expressed her thanks to all the staff and local people for their generosity and described how this would help the volunteer members at Holt & District Dementia Support to continue to provide its services free of charge to local people.

If you would like any information about the charity’s services or would like to join in this valuable work as a volunteer, please contact Claire Roberts on 01263 713817 or visit their website at www.holtdementiasupport.org.uk

Paving & Landscaping

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East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is looking forward to a magical evening of carols at its Christmas service in Holt.

The charity will host its family-friendly event at Gresham’s Chapel from 7pm on Friday 13th December. Guests will have the chance to join in with traditional carols and hear some heartfelt readings – guaranteed to get everyone in the festive spirit. Following the concert, refreshments and mince pies will be available for all to enjoy.

EACH will benefit from a retiring collection. The charity currently provides vital care for 113 children and young people with lifethreatening conditions across Norfolk, plus support for 157 family members.

Tim Jenkins, EACH Community Fundraiser Norfolk, said: “We hope to see many happy and smiling faces at this special festive evening that takes place at the beautiful Gresham’s Chapel in Holt. Community support at events like these is vital to our work, allowing us to continue providing families with a lifeline at an unimaginably difficult time.

Please do come along to celebrate with us as this special time of year.”

This carol service forms part of the Light Up EACH Life campaign which celebrates the life of every child and family EACH cares for.

Light Up EACH Life will run throughout December with a range of events and ways that people can show their support.

For more information about carol services across the region and how you can support Light Up EACH Life please visit www.each.org.uk/lightupeachlife.

Co-‐op supports dementia care

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O Come, All Ye Faithful! Join children’s charity for special festive evening in Holt

Fencing

Call Oliver today to discuss your requirements or arrange a site visit. For examples of previous projects visit Barford Landscapes on Facebook.

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Market Towns receive £22,000 from NNDC

North Norfolk District Council has approved another £22,000 to community projects in Fakenham, Holt, North Walsham, and Stalham, in the final round of funding from the Council’s Market Town Initiative.

North Norfolk District Council established a fund of £400,000 to support initiatives that would help improve the vitality of the District’s in-land market towns. The first two rounds saw a range of initiatives being established by local organisations in all four towns and at a recent meeting of North Norfolk District Council’s Cabinet, Councillors agreed to approve funding recommendations for the remainder of the funds.

The four successful proposals were: • Fakenham Town Council will receive £2,200 as a further contribution to its scheme to renovate shopfronts in a key part of the town centre.

• Holt Town Council was awarded £2,850 towards a town centre planting programme, which will not only introduce seasonal displays but aims to educate young people about the plants and how they can be used.

• Regenerate North Walsham & North Walsham Town Council are jointly delivering an ambitious scheme to re-vamp the public areas of St Nicholas Court, to which a further £8,000 will be contributed.

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• Stalham Town and Stalham Area Business Forum will receive a further £8,954.50 towards a range of improvements to the tourism offer of the town.

A Council Spokesperson said: “It has been gratifying to see local town councils, business organisations and others coming up with fresh ideas to attract customers to our local town centres. North Norfolk District Council’s Market Town Initiative was intended to act as a catalyst to regeneration and it is great to see that happening. The Council’s funding has been matched by the energy, enthusiasm and creativity of those who are concerned about the on-going health and sustainability of their local town centres and I look forward to seeing the end result of these projects”

THE GREAT

HOLT BAKE OFF

At The Glaven Centre, Thistleton Court, Blakeney at 4.00 pm

Our regular helpers are invited to nominate and vote for members to the Management Committee. Please contact Keith Barnes 01263 740762 Members of the public are invited to attend.

Copies of the Annual Report are available on request.

Cinderella Book now and meet

Friday 6 December 7.30pm Saturday 7 December 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sunday 8 December 2.30pm The Copeman Centre, Briston

Get into the festive spirit with some pantomime magic. Life is hard for poor Cinderella and shows no sign of getting better – and then she discovers that her childhood sweetheart is back in the village…!

Will Prince Charming still recognise her? Will she be able to go to his homecoming Ball? Will her Fairy Godmother appear in time to save the day? Find out the answers to all these questions and more at this year's pantomime from The Briston Players.

Booking Essential: Adults £6, Children £3, Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £16 To book, call Lee on 07500 047732 or email TBPBoxOffice@gmail.com Refreshments, bar and raffle.

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Image: ‘Afternoon Tea’ Stephen Hanson – see artist’s at The Red Gallery, Dot Gallery,

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THE FORTHCOMING EVENTS PAGE

FRIDAY 6th December

RED HART INN, BODHAM – Quiz night 8pm - £2 per person – teams up to 6 – Proceeds Rock Bodham Charities.

BODHAM AND BECKHAM BYO CHRISTMAS QUIz. The BYO (Bring your own drinks and nibbles) Christmas Quiz takes place in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Doors open at 7.00pm. Table of four £3.00 per entrant.

Come along and join in the fun – all proceeds towards the upkeep of the Village Hall. For a table please contact Harry Bruford on 588122 email: hbruford@aol.com wEYBOURNE VILLAGE HALL QUIz NIGHT 7pm.Tickets £6 pp includes supper. Please bring own drinks and glasses. Alcohol allowed. Book asap 07707489437 or wvhmc1@gmail.com THE BRISTON PLAYERS’ CINDERELLA at The Copeman Centre, Briston. Adults £6, Children £3. Booking essential call Lee 07500 047732 or email TBPBoxOffice@gmail.com. Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th.

SATURDAY 7th December

CRAFT FAYRE at the Feathers Hotel, Market Place, Holt. Selection of quality handmade items by local crafters. 10am-4pm. Contact. 01263 713398.

CAFE NELSON inside Langham Glass, Fakenham. 10-2. Lots of homemade gifts, raffle and tombola in aid of Marie Curie.

GREAT SNORING SOCIAL CLUB QUIz NIGHT 8pm start. Proceeds to the Air Ambulance. Bar open. Come and test those little grey cells. For further details phone 01328 820620.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE & COFFEE MORNING: Old School Hall, Fulmodeston, NR21 0AX from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. Free entry. There will be craft stalls, Christmas Bake stall, and a tombola. Refreshments include tea, coffee, hot chocolate with mince pies, bacon rolls or sausage rolls.

CHRISTMAS FAIR 10-12 noon Langham Village Hall NR25 7AB. We look forward to seeing you at this traditional event, raising money for the Langham Church General Fund. There will be refreshments available along with the usual stalls of gifts, plants, books, cakes, a Grand Raffle, Bottle Tombola, Lucky Dip and a Christmas Hamper. Admission free, roadside parking.

SUFFIELD COUNTRY CHRISTMAS FAYRE. 10am to 4pm. Wreaths, decorations, gifts, local mistletoe, crafts, preserves, books, barbecue, mulled wine, refreshments and a very warm welcome at Suffield Village Hall, NR11 7EW. Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December.

SUNDAY 8th December

ALL SAINTS CHURCH UPPER SHERINGHAM –3pm Christmas Carol Service with the Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band.

GREAT SNORING SOCIAL CLUB Breakfast at the Club 9am-11am. Full English or just toast & marmalade - the choice is yours. For further details phone 01328 821187.

FRIDAY 13th December

COASTAL SINGERS will be presenting a "Christmas Miscellany" at St Nicholas Church, Blakeney at 7-30 p.m. Carols and songs from the choir, some for the audience to join in with, Christmas readings, and songs from Meg Starling and Nic Caine. No admission charge - retiring collection for St Nicholas Church and Choir expenses.

BIG CHRISTMAS PRIzE BINGO AND GIANT RAFFLE at Field Dalling Village Hall at 7. 30pm doors open at 6pm, refreshments available, limited seats available so book soon on 01328 830582 everyone welcome.

SATURDAY 14th December

CHRISTMAS AT MANNINGTON, 14th & 15th December, adults £5 (£8 on the day) children under 16 free. Christmas Fairy visits, children 2-12 yrs £5, 2-4pm, pre-bookings only. www.manningtonestate.co.uk 01263 584175.

BODHAM AND BECKHAM OVER 70’S CHRISTMAS LUNCH takes place at 12.00 for 12.30 in the Bodham & Beckham Village Hall. If you have not yet received your invitation (have reached the magic age) and would like to join in the festivities please contact Jackie on 01263 588743 or email peter.bedell@btopenworld.com by Wednesday 4th December at the latest.

CHARITY CHRISTMAS DANCE at Weybourne Village Hall 7.30pm - 10.30pm -sequence, ballroom, Latin and line and a bit of fun, £4. Bring a plate.

SUNDAY 15th December

CAROLS AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE & Meet Santa from 6PM at the Red Hart, Bodham NR25 6AD.

TUESDAY 17th December

CARDS BY CANDLELIGHT at St Andrews church Letheringsett on at 5pm.

Mulled wine and mince pies. Free parking.

WEDNESDAY 18th December

HOLT wI BIRTHDAY MEETING at Holt Community Centre. Tina Wegg and Team - Playing for Cake will entertain. For more information call 01263 710288.

SOUTH CREAKE wAR MEMORIAL INSTITUTE. 10.30am – 12 noon “Coffee Morning” See old friends or meet new ones for a chat. Memorial Pavilion, The Green, South Creake, NR21 9PD. Tea, Coffee and Cakes/Biscuits will be available. There will also be four stalls selling cakes, plants, books and

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Greeting cards. “BINGO NIGHT” Eyes down at 7.30pm £6pp for 11 games at 7 – 10pm. There will also be a raffle with proceeds towards local charities Peter Haywood 01328 823920.

FOLK AT THE RED HART BODHAM, 3pm until 6pm Singers, musicians, poets etc. all welcome. Join in or just listen. It’s free. Further info. Tony Baylis 01263 588781 or tonyandcarmen@btinternet.com

FRIDAY 20th December

GREAT SNORING SOCIAL CLUB EARLY DOORS 6pm Bar open. Bring some nibbles to share. For further details phone 01328 820351.

COME AND MAKE A FLORAL CHRISTMAS TABLE. Holt Methodist Church Centre. 10.30 – 12.30. £15, refreshments included. To book a place ring: 07584 432390 or text 07733 290199. Led by a qualified florist.

SATURDAY 28th December

GREAT SNORING SOCIAL CLUB CONCERT PARTY 8pm start. Bar open. Norfolk's Got Talent! For further details phone 01328 820612.

SUNDAY 29th December

THE BIG NEw YEAR QUIz. 7PM at the Red Hart, Bodham NR25 6AD.

TUESDAY 31st December

GREAT SNORING SOCIAL CLUB OLD YEAR’S NIGHT DISCO 7.30pm until next year! See in the New Year in friendly company. Bring some food to share. For further details phone 01328 821187.

SATURDAY 4th January

GREAT SNORING SOCIAL CLUB QUIz NIGHT. 8pm start. With our new quizmaster Mark Campbell. Proceeds to the Air Ambulance. Bar open. Come and test those little grey cells. For further details phone 01328 821187.

SUNDAY 12th January

GREAT SNORING SOCIAL CLUB COFFEE MORNING. Fresh Coffee and Homemade cakes. 9.30am - 11.30am. For further details phone 01328 821187.

FRIDAY 24th January

GREAT SNORING SOCIAL CLUB EARLY DOORS 6pm Bar open. Bring some nibbles to share. For further details phone 01328 820351.

Don’t forget to check Regular Events on our website www.holtchronicle.co.uk

@ The Holt Community Centre & Arts Centre Friday 6th December

Christmas Quiz – Teams of up to six, large raffle and supper. Tickets are £5, the bar is open at 7.00pm and the quiz starts at 7.30pm.

Call the centre to book a table. Details below.

Thursday 12th December

Community Christmas Evening with many performers including the Holt Community Choir. Do come along to this free evening and celebrate the season.

Bar is open at 5.30pm, concert starts at 6.00pm.

Wednesday 18th December

CHRISTMAS PREMIUM PRIZE BINGO! Lots of wonderful prizes to win including an Allards Turkey, restaurant vouchers, luxury hampers and much more. There will also be a bigger raffle table on this festive night with more lovely prizes to win.

The bar is open at 7.00 and Bingo starts at 7.30.

Wednesday 25th December

Community Christmas Day Lunch at the Centre.

Traditional 2 course Christmas Lunch and entertainment. 12 noon to 4.30pm.

We make no charge for the lunch but donations can be made, Booking is essential.

For more information or to book, please call the Office on 01263 713427 on Mondays to Fridays between 10.00am and 2.00pm.

Efforts will be made to check calls at other times when possible. or email us at holtcommunitycentre@gmail.com

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FLYING HIGH AT THE BRISTON ORGAN SHOW!

Music lovers always flock to the series of Briston Organ Shows during the year, when top artists play the best live music on the latest digital instruments. However, for one meeting each year, the show takes on a different format, as the lovely people who help at the shows take to the stage and put on a super evening of home-grown music and laughter entertainment for a worthy cause - and the one they support is the amazing ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital. Over the last few years the group and their lovely audiences have raised several thousand pounds for this great cause, and a few days after this coming Christmas they are about to do it all again!

Much of the live music is provided by local organ and keyboard entertainer Mick Leary, with humorous interludes during the show from the ladies who do the refreshments and raffle, the guy who organises the car parking, and anyone else daft enough to volunteer. Entitled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Better Late Than Neverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Christmas show, you can come along and join in the fun for just ÂŁ6! Tickets are already selling well, (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;phone Carol and get yours on 01263 860844) even though the show is not until Friday January 10th 2020 - and with no artist to pay or other overheads for the show, every single penny raised goes to ORBIS. It all happens at the Copeman Centre, Hall Street, Briston NR24 2LG, from 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm). We have a warm, very comfortable venue, great acoustics, soft seats, wide level access which is ideal for disabled visitors, and loads of free car parking right outside the door. Do come and join us, you will have a great time, and be supporting a very worthy cause too!

You can find out more about ORBIS by going to www.orbis.org. A very Happy Christmas to you all!

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I’m a panto star – get me out of here!

Panto rehearsals have swung into action at Sheringham Little Theatre after the cast arrived at the seaside theatre to prepare for a special season.

It is the 10th anniversary of the venue staging its own professional pantomime. And an action-packed Dick Whittington and His Cat features a Victorian “steam punk” style adventure taking Dick from Norfolk to London, with plenty of fun, song, dance, special effects – and even an “escape room”, where the audience helps solve the clues.

The show opens on Saturday December 7 and Sheringham’s panto cast get a look at some combines a seven-strong professional cast of costumes and props before beginning rehearsals actors with 32 local children playing cats, dogs Photos by Richard Batson and rats. As the cast met to begin rehearsals and see their costumes for the first time, director Nick Earnshaw, who is also playing the dame, Sarah the Cook, said: “It is always daunting to start – with all the dance routines, songs, ‘slop scenes’ and fights to learn. .

“But it is great having a core of experienced actors who know the venue and audience and are like ‘mini directors’ on stage to help the other cast.”

Rik Warren (Jonny the Dog) is the longest serving, doing his sixth Sheringham panto, and Kyle Fraser (Dick Whittington) his fifth, but first in a title role.

They are joined by North Walsham’s Harry Williams (The Cat) and Lucy Connor (Fairy Bow Bells), who have both graduated from being chorus children to professional senior roles.

Newcomers are Danniella Schindler as Alice Fitzwarren, who has just graduated from drama school and Kit Henson (Queen Rat) who has sung in a steam punk band at Alton Towers.

Theatre director Debbie Thompson said:

“This is a special anniversary year for us, and it is great to have lots of popular regulars joined by youngsters like Harry and Lucy who have grown up at this theatre and come back as professionals.”

Tickets are selling well, and two extra school shows have been added this year due to demand, she added.

Dick Whittington and His Cat runs form December 7 to January 1.

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The Nutcracker Sun 17 Dec

The Royal Ballet's glorious production of The Nutcracker, created by Peter Wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an all-time ballet favourite.

Tchaikovsky's glittering score, the gorgeous festive stage designs, and The Royal Ballet's captivating dancing make this Nutcracker the quintessential Christmas experience.

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Delibes’ delightful score bring a colourful storybook world to life in this treat for the whole family.

Charity Evening with Richard Digance and special guest Anto Morra Sun 19 Jan Richard has invited local singersongwriter and 2019 winner of the ‘Folk on the Pier’ showcase Anto Morra to support on the night. All profits to ‘Glendon House Amenities in Overstrand.

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Are you suffering stress and anxiety during festive season?

Christmas time is the season to be jolly but for some people the build up can cause stress and anxiety. High expectations from family and friends, gift buying, very busy shopping centres, never ending lists of things to do, increased family conflicts, financial pressures. Lots of extra activities, especially with social events and if you have children there’s so many extra activities within the school, which you may have to contribute your time too. All this can become very overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be this way.

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, fear or nervousness. Commonly related to something that hasn’t happened yet, the build up of emotions, which cause reactions in the body known as the fight or flight state. Everyone has suffered some form of anxiety at some point in life, for example: feeling worried about a job interview or sitting an exam. For some people this is a regular occurrence for lots of everyday tasks, social events or interactions. These feelings and be much more heightened especially if someone suffers these feelings daily and it impacts their normal life.

5 things you can do to help you reduce the symptoms.

1. Watch what you indulge over the festive period.

Its very tempting to eat lots of sugary foods, drink a lot of caffeine or consume more alcohol. Some of which cause energy highs followed by a low, which can impact, on your emotions.

2. Keep Active.

Having a walk in the fresh air and in nature helps clear the mind and naturally rebalances you. Why not meet friends for a walk creating a win, win situation?

There are many options in Norfolk for keeping fit and active. I have found loads of information at the local library of clubs and groups.

3. Give sometime to you.

Self-care, it’s not selfish it’s a must. Spend 5 minutes meditating or stop for some long deep breaths. Learn some relaxation techniques.

Take a long relaxing bath.

It’s important that you set some time aside for yourself.

Causes of Anxiety Your personal environment can contribute to feeling s of anxiety. Stress from your job, relationships or financial situations. There are many factors stress from emotional trauma such as an illness or death in the family. The festive season has an overwhelming effect on you as mentioned above. This sense of overwhelm can be very debilitating.

What are those debilitating feelings?

Your heart may beat faster, you may start to sweat, feel hot, and your breath may become short and fast. Shaking. You may lack energy or be extremely tired. You may get head aches or feel dizzy. It may get so intense you actually feel like you are losing control. These are mainly physical there are mental symptoms like overthinking, difficulties sleeping, loss of appetite feelings of dread or panic.

4. Learn to say ‘No’ to things you really don’t want to do, I understand that can be challenging at first but really it does get easier. The more you do it the more you feel liberated. You can say no politely, gratefully decline and without explanation. You could always offer an alternative on your terms if that helps.

5. Look for help and don’t be afraid to ask.

There is no shame in asking for help if you are feeling overwhelmed.

Know where to ask for help and if you seek professional advice, go to your doctor or online you can look at www.anxietyuk.org.uk talk to friends and family.

I have helped people through anxious periods of their lives with coaching, talking therapies and professional hypnosis.

I can help believe in you again and get that control back.

If you if you feel ready to work on your stress and anxiety, willing to implement the tools that I teach to improve your life. I am offering a limited amount of complementary sessions at Holt holistic centre. I will listen to your individual needs in full confidence and work out a bespoke plan to suit you. You will have the opportunity to feel the relaxation process that I guide you through, hopefully we can then work together and give you a sense of control back, confidence so you can live a more calm and relaxed life.

Here is what Caroline from Holt said: I never felt so low, I’d never been to hypnotherapy before and I was apprehensive. The first meeting with Toni I felt so relaxed, she is so natural. When I left after that first session I was looking forward to the next. I was looking forward to feeling human again and getting back to my creative hobbies and feeling good. That’s exactly what she did in just 6 weeks.

We invite you to come and browse through our eclectic treasure trove, brimming with pre-loved donations just waiting to be re-loved.

Caroline was very anxious when I first met her, she found it challenging just coming in to the centre, as the weeks went on she began to appear more confident and laughing, joking with the staff on reception and being so relaxed around the waiting room, it was wonderful to see. Each week there was an improvement as she took on and practiced the tools that I taught her. Which she has told me she will always use them whenever she feels the need.

You too deserve to change the way things are and live a more calm and relaxed life.

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The new name of the rebranded Holt Chamber of Commerce.

Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to join Love Holt. In return they’ll receive a monthly emailer full of great things to do including walks and wildlife, seasonal treats, things unique to Holt plus all the latest info on town events and initiatives.

They also become members of a free to join loyalty scheme accessing perks and rewards across a range of shops and services throughout the town. Rightly known for its independent retail, Holt continues to break the chain, revitalising itself since the summer down from seventeen to just three empty shops. This December, why not pretend to be a tourist in your own town. Shop local, get to know Holt’s shopkeepers, follow the historical Owl Town Trail, enjoy all our great Georgian town has to offer. There are lots of newcomers alongside established traders to discover too including Fairfax and Favor, Woofers and Barkers and Utopia the Unexpected Gallery. Tilley and Grace are expanding, Crown House Flowers blooming….. They’ve launched an innovative pop up shop scheme too, full details of which can be found on the new Love Holt website. Love Holt also seeks to encourage community involvement, hosting information on town clubs and societies online and helping with the broadcasting BRISTON DAY CENTRE NEWS of community Don’t sit at home this winter feeling fed up, miserable, bored, or with initiatives such the inaugural summertime Street Feast at the start of Holt no one to talk too when you could join our small but very happy group Festival week, Holt 1940’s and the recent Holt Lights switch-on event. Be of lovely people on either a Monday or Thursday, or even both days, part of our community – Join Love Holt today, its free and easy to join from 9.30 - 2.30 at All Saints Community Centre, Briston. We have our www.loveholt.com Sarah Tribe sarah@loveholt.com 07817 307551 own minibus and if you live within a 6-mile radius of the Centre we LOVE HOLT c/o Nelson House 2 White Lion Street Holt NR25 6BA would be able to pick you up. Jane our cook, cooks us a delicious two email@loveholt.com www.loveholtcom course lunch and sometimes we even go out as a special treat for a meal.

In the run up to Christmas we are being entertained by The Wherry Men, The Fellowship Church Choir, Marsham Bell Ringers and Mick Leary on his keyboard. We have several trips planned and lots of fun here at the Centre too. We are never bored, and time just flies when you are enjoying yourself!

We would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to our local Churches for the lovely produce they have donated to us from their Harvest Festivals.

If you are retired or nearly-retired, and you think you could enjoy doing these sorts of things with our lovely band of ‘regulars’ then why not ‘phone Dorothy or Carol on a Monday or Thursday, on 01263 861120, to book a ‘taster’ session, or just pop in and say ‘hello’ and find out more about us! We meet every Monday and Thursday at All Saints Community Centre. All Saints Close, Briston, from 9.30am 2.30pm.

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Council tree planting initiative

Council scheme to plant 110,000 trees in 4 years North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) is pleased to announce its support for National Tree Week as part of its ambition to plant 110,000 trees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one for every person in North Norfolk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; over the next four years. The announcement is part of NNDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appeal to get members of the public and community groups involved with the tree planting initiative.

NNDC launched the scheme at its annual Greenbuild environmental sustainability event in September and the Council has already made signiďŹ cant progress towards achieving this ambitious goal. 10,000 trees will be planted in the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-winning Holt Country Park and woodland areas and almost 1,000 saplings were given away by the Woodland Trust at Greenbuild for residents to plant. The Council is partnering with the Woodland Trust as its main supplier of trees for the scheme and is looking to involve members of the public and community groups with the planting of the trees.

Nick Sandford, Regional external aďŹ&#x20AC;airs oďŹ&#x192;cer at the Woodland Trust said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Woodland Trust is delighted to work with North Norfolk Council as it responds to the climate and nature emergency we all face. Its hugely important local authorities lead the way, and North Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trailblazing target of planting a tree for every local resident over the next four years is something councils across England should look to follow. Trees are amazing for their ability not just to remove and lock up carbon from the atmosphere, but in oďŹ&#x20AC;ering a home for wildlife and a green place we can all go to and enjoy. We need more of them and what North Norfolk Council is doing is a great start.â&#x20AC;?

Last month saw the ďŹ rst two trees planted at the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oďŹ&#x192;ce in Cromer to symbolically mark the commencement of the scheme by Leader of the Council Sarah BĂźtikofer, Chair of the Council Cllr. Clive Stockton and Senior Countryside Supervisor Anne-Marie Gedge.

Cllr. Nigel Lloyd, Environment Portfolio Holder at NNDC said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NNDC declared a climate emergency in April and planting trees to help take carbon out of the atmosphere is a key initiative in our journey to becoming a carbon neutral council by 2030. We hope to engage with communities across the district to help us achieve our goal of planting a tree for every resident over the next four years and, at the same time, we are proud to support National Tree Week in partnership with the Woodland Trust.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We are asking people to come forward with ideas and suggestions which can contribute to the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aim of planting 110,000 trees. We know that a number of schools, parish councils and other community groups are active in this area and we would like to work with them to help identify sites for the tree-planting and then to nurture the trees they have planted.

Events will take place over the tree planting season. Further information on these, and the wider tree planting initiative, can be found via the NNDC For only website (www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/trees).

NNDC was the ďŹ rst local authority in Norfolk to declare a climate emergency, and the tree-planting scheme is one of the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many other (excluding Court Fees) environmental initiatives, which also includes the installation of Electric Vehicle Chargepoints on the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car parks this winter and solar panels on the roof at the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cromer oďŹ&#x192;ces.

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‘MY NORFOLK, MY HOLT' – with Martin Garrard Thursday 12th December 11.00am – 12.00 noon

The next interview in the ‘My Norfolk, My Holt’ series is with Martin Garrard (owner of the Holt Fish Bar), on Thursday the 12th of December, between 11.00 and 12.00 noon, at Holt Library.

Martin was born in the Norfolk & Norwich hospital in 1978. Grew up in Holt until he moved to Aylsham in 2002. He went to Sheringham high school, Fakenham sixth form and City College.

He has worked in the family business the Holt Fish Bar since 1992. It’s been in his family since 1973. He and his wife Amanda took over from his parents in April 2018.

He has also been a professional wrestler. He loves Norfolk for the beaches, countryside and rivers. Peaceful towns and villages. Running is his biggest passion now, he’s run three Marathons and is training for more.

These sessions are about valuing the contributions of individuals to the life of the community, past and present; about exploring Holt from different perspectives. Participants talk about the Holt and Norfolk they know and love, past and present; how it was when they first knew it, and how it is now, both from a personal and a professional point of view.

Recordings of past sessions of “My Norfolk, My Holt' are available as part of the Norfolk Heritage Centre Podcast webpage, which can be found here: www.thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com/my-norfolk-my-holt Booking for these sessions is recommended and helpful. (Telephone Holt Library on 01263 712202.) The event is free but donations to the library are welcome. Tea and coffee are available.

‘My Norfolk, My Holt’ – is a way of bringing together different members and sections of the community, as well as valuing the place of the library.

The next ‘My Norfolk, My Holt, is on January 16th with Tony Leech (Chair of the Holt Society)

The Gallant Gardener

Christmas at Mannington 14th & 15th December

Hello my name is Chris and I am called the Gallant Gardener, ever since I have been able to hold a spade I have been gardening, growing my own, or creating gardens and opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy gardening as a hobby or indeed to go on to create their own gardening businesses.

I can hear my father now telling me to cut a spit and throw it up and make sure you turn it over boy! Our land was heavy, wet and clay and it took some effort. I have always had the opportunity to garden, whether it was at primary or secondary school. During our travels across Norfolk, we have always had a productive garden, able to collect fresh vegetables and grow plants.

In my later years I taught horticulture and environmental science, in various locations in North Norfolk and beyond. Gardening must have been in the family, as one of my uncle’s was head gardener at Melton Constable Hall back in the 1960s for Lord and Lady Hastings. I can remember going over to the glasshouses and seeing the lemons and other fruit being grown.

This brings me to the Victorians, who were masters at cultivating fruit and vegetables for the whole year. At this time of the year, I bring into my greenhouse or indeed conservatory several well established strawberry plants. I put them in 12” (30cm) pots in a multipurpose compost and nurture them through the winter. When they start to flower in early spring, I give them a regular feed of potassium or potash, this will increase the fruit yield. This will enable me to be eating strawberries a month earlier than those outside.

I was listening to somebody the other day who said that they disliked the term putting the garden to bed! In fact, I have always asked the question when does the gardening year start?

The answer is it never does…… it’s a continuous cycle.

It is not too late to put a couple of rows of broad beans in the garden, I prefer my tried and tested variety of Aquadulce Claudia. This is a heavy yielder and will take a lot of bad weather. Sown now, the seeds will germinate and sit just above ground level. If you are subject to lots of frosts put them in pots and keep them in a cold frame or cold greenhouse to weather the winter. You might lose one or two plants to mice or bad weather; however, you will be picking broad beans earlier than most.

Don’t forget your garlic as well you can continue to plant this in the soil providing it is not too wet, a couple of centimetres below the surface, they do need a good hard winter to produce the quality of bulbs…………..

Tha’s all for now…..

There are lots of places to see Mr Claus himself during the festive period, but this year Mannington Estate is hosting the Christmas Fairy with her Elf helper. They will be hiding in a special corner of the hall which is not normally open to visitors. The hall will be traditionally decorated, the gardens will be lit up and there will be Christmas activities, music and festive fayre.

The event runs on the 14th & 15th December from 11am – 7pm with visits to the Fairy between 2-4pm. Entry is £5 or £8 on the day for adults, under 16’s is free but a visit to the Christmas Fairy is £5.

Next year Mannington are hoping to encourage children’s interest in gardening by running various competitions and activities along with their Nature Club, The Mannington Minnows which has been running for over 35 years. All the news for Spring 2020 activities will be on their website. www.manningtonestate.co.uk admin@walpoleestate.co.uk 01263 584175 Mannington Estate, Norwich, NR11 7BB

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As the pile of bags grows and the work nears completion so too does the excitement of the volunteers. How many Christmas Bags have we packed this year? At our 2018 Christmas Bag Pack we filled 250 bags full of lovely Christmas food which was amazing. This year, we’re hoping to exceed that total so that during December we can include even more bags of Christmas goodies with our clients’ short term, emergency food supplies through each of our 7 centres in Aylsham (2), Cromer, Holt, North Walsham, Sheringham and Stalham.

This is teamwork at its very best supported by true acts of kindness from all our Foodbank donors and volunteers.

Thank you and Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you.

There is an air of huge excitement as we gather together on this most special day of the Christmas season.

The goodwill, camaraderie, joy and sense of fun abound in such large quantities that it feels like you can reach out and grab a handful to share around.

It’s Christmas Bag Pack Day at the Foodbank!

If you have been following us you already know that our Foodbank Donors are quietly committed throughout the year to helping others in North Norfolk, who for reasons often beyond their control, need some short-term support to feed their families. It goes without saying that we could not do the work that we do to provide emergency food without their generous donations.

But wow! At this time of year, year after year, our Foodbank Donors amaze us by surpassing all expectations with their generosity. Through them we can put together special Christmas bags containing lovely Christmas food treats for our clients and which we all associate with our annual Christmas celebrations.

Why would they do this? Especially at a time of high expense for most people? Because these donors want to help our clients enjoy the Christmas that they would want for their families if they weren’t facing financial crises. And in our view, that is the essence of true Christmas spirit.

So, back to the Bag Pack. Picture the scene; on a Saturday in early December, a large group of our fabulous volunteers gather at our Cromer warehouse. Excitement and chatter increases as the Christmas treats are set out on long tables ready for packing and people get ready, keen to start this most rewarding of jobs in the Foodbank calendar.

At the signal, packing begins. Each volunteer takes something from each group of Christmas treats so that every bag contains a selection of everything and nothing is missed out.

Bags full to the brim with chocolate, sweets, Christmas cake and pudding, tinned meats, chutneys, nibbles and Christmas crackers begin to build in the corner of the room ready for distribution

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Norfolk Life by Richard Shepheard

A Fine old city, truly is that (continued)

Previously I stated that childhood rambles had taken me to Earlham Park, Mousehold Heath and the Castle Hill in Norwich and that I found solace and inspiration in them. None are now what they were then.

Earlham Park is now adjacent to the University of East Anglia, which seems to be the presiding institution; Mousehold Heath, if not diminished, is harassed by roads and traffic and the Castle Hill has lost its original purpose as a livestock market. There is a further intrusion in the form of the Castle Mall which changed the milieu of a millennium.

Consolation for these losses came to me from George Borrow's Lavengro (1851) which I heard about from my father on a stroll in a track now called Gunton Lane, off Marlpit Lane, Norwich in the early 'Fifties. Borrow (1803-1881) lived for the second half of his childhood in Norwich, and his recollections, though two centuries old, breathe life into my old haunts.

Introducing Earlham Park in chapter-fifteen, Borrow describes the River Yare as "a sweet rivulet" and lingers, with prose poetry, to create a living landscape that must resonate for all of my generation who remember the Earlham of old, an island of green tranquility. Borrow's youthful mission, like ours, was angling, and it is while he is fishing that he has an encounter with a tall man who lives in Earlham Hall.

"Canst thou answer to thy conscience for pulling all those fish out of the water and leaving them to gasp in the sun"... said the man'... "in a voice, clear and sonorous as a bell." The rhetoric is that of a Quaker, and the man was Joseph John Gurney, Quaker banker of Norwich and brother of our cherished Elizabeth Fry. The meeting between Borrow and Gurney results in a rewarding friendship many years later on.

In contrast to his depiction of Earlham, which is mellow and lyrical, Borrow's treatment of a fair of horses on the Castle Hill, in chapter- sixteen of Lavengro is both bracing and brilliant. It is crowned with the appearance of the greatest trotting horse of the epoch.

Everyone stands alert at the sight of this old horse and hats are raised in recognition. The young Borrow asks the identity of the stallion and an old man says: "The best in mother England,...he is old like myself, but can still trot his twenty miles an hour....if you should chance to reach my years you may boast to thy great grand boys , thou has seen Marshland Shales."

Borrow takes us to Mousehold in chapter twenty-five: "I now wandered along the heath, till I came to a place where, beside a thick furze, sat a man, his eyes fixed intently on the red ball of the setting sun" i.e over Norwich.

The man is his 'pal'* Jasper Petulengro. The young Borrow is suffering with melancholy, an affliction he has, but this evokes a long paean of praise for the life of the outdoors that is the lot of the Gypsy. It culminates with a tribute to Mousehold: "There's the wind on the heath, brother; if I could only feel that, I would gladly live for ever. ..."

This sentence, more than any other in Borrow's work, raised the life of the Gypsy to great art.

Jasper became famous, Queen Victoria made him a deputy ranger of Windsor Great Park and Pakamovna, his wife, a dame of honour, so the story goes.

George Borrow has left us with precious memories of the fine old city of his youth and they are a comfort for us who remember Norwich in the quieter days seventy years ago.

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Break the sponge fingers in half and place in the bottom of a deep glass trifle dish, then pour over the Malibu, ensuring that they all get a good soaking. Allow to soak in. Place the nuts in a moderate oven on a tray for about 4-5 mins until toasted, and cool, bashing them up a little. Mix the fresh mango and pineapple together, and place on top of the sponge layer, drizzling a little more Malibu on. Drizzle a couple of tablespoons of mango puree over the fruit. Whip the cream so that it is quite stiff, and then gently fold in about 3 tablespoons of mango puree and mix well. Spoon cream over the fruit, and level off with the back of a large spoon. Refrigerate until serving. Just before you serve, sprinkle the crumbled meringue over the trifle, and scatter over the cooled nuts.

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Celebrate the season with Norfolk Museums

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There’s a whole lot of festive fun on offer in Norfolk Museums this Christmas. From seasonal songs and costumed characters, to Father Christmas and family trails, there’s something to interest visitors of all ages.

Steve Miller, Norfolk County Council’s Assistant Director, Culture and Heritage, said: “If you’re looking for a pre-Christmas treat for the family or just fancy doing something different to escape the seasonal hustle and bustle, our museums have organised some lovely events.

“Christmas is a wonderful time to soak up the atmosphere at Strangers’ Hall in Norwich. You’ll see the Great Hall and period rooms decked out with traditional seasonal greenery and decorations; and younger visitors can meet Father Christmas too.

“We celebrate the season Victorian style at Lynn Museum and Gressenhall. Whilst the Ancient House in Thetford looks at Christmas 1939, in an event organised by the museum’s Teenage History Club and Norfolk Museums Service Teaching Museum trainees.”

Here are the full details of Christmas events in Norfolk museums.

Strangers’ Hall, Norwich: • A Visit from Saint Nicholas – ‘Twas the night before Christmas - 30 November; 7, 14, 20 and 21 December, 10am to 4pm • Deck the Halls - 11 and 18 December, 2pm Norwich Castle: • Voice Workshop: Songs of Winter - 14 and 21 December, 11am to 1pm • Light it Up - 21 December to 4 January, 10.30am to 3.30pm; excluding Sundays Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse • Victorian Family Christmas - 19 and 20 December, 10am to 2.30pm Lynn Museum: • A Victorian Christmas Mystery - Saturday 30 November, 10am to 1pm Ancient House, Thetford: • Christmas 1939 - 29 November, 5 to 8pm • Twelve Days of Christmas family trail - 29 November to 21 December, 10am to 5pm. Museum admission only. 50p per trail.

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Spitting image?

Miranda Marshall, Director, Hayes + Storr There is a long held stereotype of judges being old-fashioned. Judge James Pickles became a household name in the 1960s when he asked ‘Who are The Beatles?’

The reality is that the Law Courts are open to scientific developments to help them achieve justice.

The Courts have always had to address the question of parentage. It was the stuff of tabloid newspapers in days past. Today, as DNA testing becomes more accessible, the Courts now have to consider how to balance the benefits of DNA testing against the rights of the individual.

Jordan Rogers, a care worker, inherited a large country estate, after proving through DNA testing that he was the son of an aristocrat. That ‘rags to riches’ tale came two years after the exhuming of the body of the Spanish artist Salvador Dali for paternity testing.

The two most frequent uses are to prove or, conversely, to disprove, that someone is biologically related to a person who has died; usually, but not always, because there is an inheritance at stake.

Arguments have been put to the Court, by someone refusing to submit to DNA testing, that it is interference with their human rights. In response the Judge held that the interference was a proportionate means of protecting the public interest in the accurate resolution of inheritance disputes.

Another case revolved on whether DNA evidence extracted from the deceased for medical purposes could be released to determine parentage.

There, not to do so would have led to injustice, and so, the Judge gave permission for the DNA testing.

Where there are sound medical reasons, such as the treatment or prevention of inherited disorders or diseases, for the testing of paternity, and a medical sample is readily available following death, the Court can also order testing.

It has also been held that there is no infringement of a third party’s human rights by DNA testing, even if they find out that they have an additional grandchild. The appellant’s rights must be weighed against the respondent’s rights. Here, there is a slant in favour of the respondent, so as to err on the side of preserving the status quo. The Court is able to order directions where there is reluctance to cooperate.

In cases where there is doubt as to parentage, the only way that an executor of an estate can be certain that they are distributing the estate of a deceased person accurately, is to ascertain all the beneficiaries.

The improved ability to determine parentage through genetic testing is impacting on the law. A paternity test is generally cheap and painless and can be done using a hair or saliva sample; no blood or needles required!

It is much cheaper than the production of witness statements and other evidence. Its great advantage is that it is both definitive and can help parties reach a settlement at an early stage.

This article aims to supply general information, but it is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort is made to ensure that the law referred to is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead. However no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy. Always seek our specific advice.

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Pure Pine Nuggets (loose), approximately 500-600 litres £65. 01263 712604.

Fridgemaster MCF chest freezer, still in packaging, unwanted as moving. Cost £129.99, accept £75. 01263 713347.

1 pack of 6 large pieces of Christmas patchwork fabrics – mostly cotton but some organza-type textured fabrics. £10. Email for pictures if desired. 01328 823246 or email angela@rdeconsult.co.uk Cot, wood effect, used for grandchildren a couple of time a year. Mattress in good condition. A few chew marks on the bars but otherwise clean. £30.00. 07933779888 or 01263588564.

Quest breathable caravan cover 19-21ft. £25. Milenco nose weight gauge £10. Various wedges, blocks and caravan feet £5. Long aerial lead £3. Plus, some other caravan items £5. Or make an offer for the whole lot! 01328 878639.

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2-seater sofa - 82cm H x 130cm W x 67cm D - £75.00 ono - photos available on request - Buyer collects (Holt area) - 07900 448034.

Sewing machine by Janome, Model 1814 and accessories, £35. Flame effect black metal stove type fan heater, H69cm, W 56cm, D 39cm £60.Both clean and in good working order. 01263 577849.

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3 Out of Eden quilted bedspreads, single size, sand colour, new, in original packaging, half price at £20 each. 07985521578, Little Snoring.

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Minstrel Stag 3 Door wardrobe (1 internal mirror missing). Already dismantled. Holt. £150. 07717 434846.

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Holt Christmas Lights Fancy Dress Competition

At the Holt Christmas Lights turn on, the Holt WI were invited to judge the fancy-dress competitions.This was a nice job for three of us and we had great fun judging both the adults and the children. The winners of the adult competition were the staff at Horatio’s café who all dressed up beautifully although Colin from the Red Dot was a strong contender as were the staff at Byfords. The winners of the children’s fancy dress were August, Cecily and Henrietta Middleton who looked delightful dressed as elves. Their prize was a Starlings Voucher.

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Dirty Work

Brown Hare after the snow

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North Norfolk Photographic Society

The 2019-2020 club season continued on 6th November when North Norfolk Photographic Society held their first competition for printed pictures with judge Andy Swain.

There were the usual two sections – one for novice photographers and the other for the more advanced.

There were 9 entries in the Novice section, which was won by Lauren Griffiths, whose picture ‘Chillin’ showed a seal chilling out and looking totally relaxed! Second was Cheryl Howell’s ‘Window of Light’ – a dazzling stained glass window and third Lauren Griffiths (again) with ‘Neko Harbour – Antarctica’.

In the Advanced section there were more than 30 entries – images that ranged from Natural History to Landscapes and everything in between!

Andy Swain Judged the winner was Paul Richards with ‘Barn Owl – Snow Delays Hunting’. This subtle image of a snowstorm showing a barn owl just about making its way through the downpour! Second was Lizzie Wallis with ‘Brown Hare after the Blizzard’ – snow again, this time a hare in the snow with fur matted with snow. Third – Nick Akers’ ‘Dirty Work’ which was a portrait of a bearded man standing in front of a steam engine.

Meetings of the North Norfolk Photographic Society are normally held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month at the Holt Community Centre.

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A LOST WORLD by Leslie Kinsley

BRISTON part 3.

There was a clothes shop next to the Reynolds cycle store, but it never did well and kept changing hands. One possible reason for this was a man called ‘Jigger’ McEwen who came from Norwich in his car and went door to door selling clothes on the ‘never never’. You paid one shilling per week (5p). A shilling was a twentieth of a pound, and our wages were only a pound or two per week. After Briston Church and the churchyard there was a general store which was housed in a tin building which was painted green. Next came the fish and chip shop where Bill Godfrey did the frying.

He had a really bad temper and took it out on his wife. He would wait till she was scooping chips before throwing the hot ones straight from the fryer over her hands. She would look at the customers in the queue, raising her eyes to the heavens, but no-one ever commented as we were all frightened of his temper too.

Sid Wright had his greengrocer business next to the chip shop. He was a short chap who was a real dealer. He talked rough and I never saw him without his trilby hat. He delivered to Melton Constable on a Sunday, driving a pony hitched to a long cart full of small boxes of fruit and vegetables.

Ivan Dennis had his blacksmith’s forge next to Sid, but he lived in a council house near the butcher’s. Ivan was a distant relative of my Mother and he was the one who cut up my cast iron bed frame for me so it would fit up the stairs. He wasn’t tall but he was powerful, however he was frightened of horses. He used a sort of animal crush to hold them still while he shod them. A young horse which would not go in this crush had to be put down on its side before he would shoe it. Ivan never swore, as he was a keen Salvation Army man.

The Half Moon Pub came next, and it was run by Ronnie Eggleton. He was married to Lily Perry whose Dad was the poultry farmer (the bad tempered one). Once again, Ronnie had to have a second job to make ends meet, so he did farm work. When he worked on the harvesting alongside my Father, he would bring his dog in the afternoons and allow me to take it after rabbits. I would be about 7 or 8 years old then. I was sent to the fields with my Father’s ‘fourses’ about midday. I remember it was in a big pudding basin, and Mother would include a small basin for me.

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Tree Hunt at Salle Farms We're going on a tree hunt, We're going to pick the biggest one.

What a sunny day down on Salle Farms!

After many years of Christmas tree donations from Stody Estate, depleted stock this year saw us approach Salle Farm to supply a tree to form the back-drop to our festivities throughout December.

Astley Primary School's 'Extreme Reading Challenge' winners, Freddie, Holly, Seb and Bow accompany Mrs Patten and Headteacher, Mrs Goakes to meet Tom Barwick, 'Head Gardener of Christmas Trees.' What an amazing job this must be!

We march across crunchy thistles and pick our way through tiny saplings on 34 hectares of fields which supply trees to garden centres, farm shops and even Norwich Cathedral. Our school hall isn't quite as tall as a cathedral, but with over 100,000 trees, which one do we pick? The biggest, most splendid tree which we tag for felling, ready to deliver to school to be decorated by the Friends of Astley.

You are ‘ACE' Salle Farms! Thank you for our Christmas tree adventure and your kind donation. *ACE is the Astley Curriculum Experience: inspirational, challenging, inclusive and enabling children to become kind and respectful lifelong learners who have choice.

RNLI Loses a Staunch Supporter

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On Thursday Nov 21st family, friends, and colleagues of Gary John Taylor gathered at Cromer Crematorium to bid farewell to a dedicated RNLI Volunteer.

Since returning from the agro–chemical business in 1992 Gary has worked tirelessly for the Lifeboats, and for 21 years was box Secretary of the Holt Branch. This involved servicing a swathe of collection boxes in Holt and district on a regular basis. Each year his endeavours realised sums in excess of £2000 – which is quite a lot of silver and copper! He gave generously of his time, and the success of his mission was in no small part due to his infectious good humour and positive approach to life. In 2006 Gary was awarded the RNLI Bronze Badge in recognition of his tireless work in behalf of the Institute.

He was a most amiable and kindly man and will be hugely missed.

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New test for expectant mothers will rule out serious complication

A new test introduced at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) will help in the management of pre-eclampsia. The NNUH is only the fourth unit in the country to take on this test which is recommended in recent National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance.

Pre-eclampsia is a condition that only occurs in pregnancy - typically after 20 weeks - and affects around 3 in 100 women. It is diagnosed through a combination of raised blood pressure and protein in a woman’s urine. Establishing which women can be safely managed as outpatients is a common clinical dilemma. This test along with other routine blood and urine tests, defines a group of women who are highly unlikely to develop pre-eclampsia in the following fortnight and therefore can be reassured.

The state-of-the-art test, which is described as a point of care (POC) test, allows midwifery staff to use a dedicated specialised machine by the woman’s bedside. Results do not need to be returned from a laboratory and so there is no delay in evaluating the woman’s condition.The test will be suitable for women who are between 22- and 37-weeks pregnant presenting at the hospital with blood pressure concerns where a diagnosis of pre-eclampsia cannot otherwise be determined.

Lisa Mastrullo, NNUH Midwife and MacLeod Maternity Assessment Unit (MMAU) Lead, explains: “From a woman’s perspective, the test that we’ll be doing is very simple. Where we would be taking blood as part of our standard monitoring procedure, we will be taking one extra sample in order to measure what’s called Placental Growth Factor (PlGF), which we use as an indicator of pre-eclampsia.”

Miss Fran Harlow, Maternal Medicine Lead and NNUH Consultant Obstetrician, said: “We’re delighted to be the first hospital in the region to be introducing this new test for pregnant women. Although rare, complications like pre-eclampsia can be very worrying for families and by ensuring that we are utilising the very latest technology, we can give even better care for our patients by reassuring those who are unlikely to develop pre-eclampsia.”

A Foggy Drive

We’d been to see some relatives, Who lived a fair way off.

We left for home as darkness fell, While our family waved us off.

Banks of fog formed as we left, Floating and swirling around.

We didn’t know the road very well, But hoped we’d get home safe and sound.

Ahead, we saw a car’s rear lights, There was nothing else we could do.

We followed that car as close as we could We just stuck to those lights like glue!

The lights turned left, then right, then stopped.

A voice said, “I’ve arrived!”

A man’s face appeared at our window.

We’d followed him into his drive!

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2. For which country does Marouane Fellaini play?

3. Who was the first player to score 100 Premiership goals?

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5. Which clubs are furthest North, South, East and West in the English Leagues.

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7. Who is the only England goalkeeper to be sent off? (see picture) 8. Which current player is in the top ten all-time Premier League goalscorer list (in 6th place) 9. Who scored the last goal in the last ever FA Cup semi final replay?

10.Which club that plays in the top 5 tiers of English leagues has played at the same ground the longest. (Double points for this one!)

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274. Mate in two moves

Solution to No. 273: 1. Qa4, no threat. 1… Ng4 2. Qe8; 1… N else, 2.

Q(x)d1. A Mutate, with set mates 2. Qf7 and 2. Qf3 changed by the waiting key. A bonus is the try 1. Qc4? Replacing 2. Qf3 with 2. Qe2 after random N moves, but 1… Nd3!

Walking with Sheringham Ramblers

Dates: wEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11th: 6 mile walk commencing from The Butlands free car park in AYLSHAM led by Teresa & Charles (contact telephone no. 01263 861633) SUNDAY DECEMBER 15th: 9.5 mile walk commencing from Holgate Hill, Kelling Heath (free car park) led by Norman (contact telephone no: 01263 825457) NEw YEARS DAY RAMBLE: 5.0 mile walk commencing from Weybourne Village Hall donation car park led by Jasmine (contact telephone no: 01263 588822) If you wish to bring your dog on any walk, please phone the walk leader beforehand to ensure that it is a suitable walk.

Fit Together activities

Wednesdays: Norfolk and Western Line Dance, 1.30pm - 3.30pm at St Andrews Church Hall, Church Street, Holt. For more info 01263 715533.

Wednesdays: Circuit Training for Older Adults, 3.30pm - 4.30pm at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, 58 Cromer Road, Sheringham. Booking essential 07766 259999. Cost £2.50.

Thursdays: Badminton, 1.00pm - 3.00pm at Gresham Village Hall.

Booking essential on 07748 886417.

Walks: Please arrive 20 minutes early if you are new to Fit Together.

For more information contact Melanie Brown on 07766 259999.

Thursday 12th December – Weybourne Mince Pie/Christmas Fare – 1:30pm amble - 2 miles or 1:45pm walk - 2 miles. Meet at Weybourne Village Hall CP, Beach Road, Weybourne NR25 7AH. Christmas fare and tea/coffee/mulled wine/fruit punch for £3.

Monday 16th December – 10:30am – Wiveton Downs – 2½ miles.

Meet at Wiveton Nature Reserve CP. Friday 20th December - 10.30am – Kelling Telegraph Hill - 3 miles.

Meet at the Old Reading Rooms Tea Room, The Street, Kelling NR25 7EL. Monday 30th December - 10:30am - Sheringham Park Caroline’s Plantation - 3½ miles. Meet at the Dales Hotel CP, Lodge Hill, Sheringham, NR26 8TJ. Printed copies of the full Fit Together programme may be collected from Holt Library.

CHESS PROBLEMS by Dr Cedric Lytton

LOCAL FORTHCOMING FOOTBALL FIXTURES (subject to alteration)

07-Dec 07-Dec 07-Dec 07-Dec 08-Dec 14-Dec 14-Dec 14-Dec 14-Dec 14-Dec 14-Dec 21-Dec 21-Dec 21-Dec 21-Dec 21-Dec 21-Dec 28-Dec

1. Arsene Wenger 2. Denis Law in 1964 3. Leeds United 4. Argentina, River Plate 5. Andre Villas-Boas 6. Shakhtar Donetsk 7. Everton 8.

Fenerbahce 9. Scott Young 10. Robbie Fowler in 2001 for Liverpool and Leeds United

With No. 274, the second in our pre-Christmas competition, is a record-breaker, which showed 3 complete half-pin lines for the first time (half-pin: either of 2 units moves off a line leaving the other one pinned, enabling a pin-mate). Here 5 pin-mates are visible in the diagram, for instance 1… f4 2. gxf4, and all the solver has to do is provide a sixth mate. Difficulty 2.

Solutions to me at 16 Lime Grove, Sheringham NR26 8NX, or e-mail to lestershaw7@gmail.com

The winner of our Autumn competition (Nos. 269-272) with a round to spare is again Edward Hackford (Blakeney), with 10 out of 12. Another prize for him!

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Social and Competitive Chess in and around Aylsham

Aylsham Chess Club is starting a local chess group for people who are interested in playing chess in a relaxed, not overly-competitive, environment. The group will meet in Aylsham Library on the last Wednesday of every month (starting Wednesday 29th January 2020), from 9.30 am to 12.30pm. All players will need an active library card with Open Library Access to use the library outside of staffed Jonathan Reeve (left) & David Owen (right) hours. Please ask at the library for details of Open Library Access and contact (Aylsham Chess Club) meeting with Sara David Owen or Jonathan Reeve for details of the chess group.

Chris Tuffin (left) being congratulated Caistor (Library Manager Thirty-eight chess players took part in the two-day County Chess

by John Wickham (Norfolk County Aylsham & Reepham Libraries) to Chess Association Chair & Tournament Championships held in Horstead Tithe Barn.

The overall winners were Phil discuss plans for a Social Chess Group at Controller) (right) on being the best Bonafont (Norwich Dons) in the Championship Section (with a score of 4 out of 5) Aylsham Library performing player with a grade of and John N Bradley (Dunmow Chess Club) in the Challengers Section (also with a Under 150 in the Norfolk Chess score of 4 out of 5). Phil Bonafont becomes County Champion for 2019-20.

Championships.

Chris Tuffin (Aylsham Chess Club) ended the tournament in joint second place in the Challengers Section (with a score of 3.5 out of 5). Chris also won a prize for being the best performing player with a grade of Under 150.

Aylsham Chess Club meets in the upstairs Committee Room of Aylsham Ex-Service and Social Club on Monday evenings from 7.15pm. If you would like to find out more about Aylsham Chess Club please contact David Owen Tel: 01263-731327 or Jonathan Reeve Tel: 01263-733744 /aylshamchessclub@gmail.com

Woodlands Indoor Bowls Club

Woodlands Christmas Facts Indoor Bowls Club

The tradition of putting tangerines in stockings comes from 12thcentury French nuns who left socks full of fruit, nuts and tangerines Holt Road, Upper Sheringham NR26 8TU at the houses of the poor.

Carols began as an old English custom called wassailing, toasting neighbours to a long life.

Before turkey, the traditional Christmas meal in England was a pig's head and mustard.

Everyone Welcome In 1647, after the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell banned festivities. for beginners The lawCoaching wasn't lifted untilgiven 1660.

Santa has different names around the world - Kriss Kringle in Come and try the game Germany, Le Befana in Italy, Pere Noel in France and Deushka Moroz (Grandfather Frost) in Russia.

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The bowling green has 6 rinks Lounge and bar area CT Scanners a Normal allow opening hours Veterinary Care for Pets and Exotic Animals complete 3D image of the Accredited Gold Standard Rabbit Friendly and Summer – Weekdays – 10am – 4pm pet, greatly assisting in Gold Standard Cat Friendly veterinary practice Winter Everyday – 9am – 9pm diagnosis and management Luxury Cat Boarding Hotel

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North Norfolk Vikings Swimming Club

North Norfolk Vikings were in action over the weekend of 16th /17th November at the November meet held at the UEA Sports Park in Norwich. The Vikings had a small team of 3 boys and 7 girls. Over the weekend we had 69 individual events and the team came away with 46 personal best times, 1 gold, 10 sliver and 6 bronze medals.

I was so very pleased to see what all the hard work we have been doing is now starting to pay off.

North Norfolk Vikingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; next competition is in December at the Winter Wipeout meet which this will be another opportunity to achieve Norfolk County qualifying times and a chance to improve in the events we already have a chance, where some swimmers can get closer to qualifying for regional times.

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Well done to all those for taking part at the November meet.

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Wells Library

Just a cuppa – every Friday 11am-12noon Fancy making some new friends, or just to have a good old chat? Then come along to this free drop in session.

For further information about events and to book please call 01328 710467 or check our Facebook page www.facebook.com/fakenhamlibrary Please check with the library first in case of any changes to events. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please don’t ask your doctor for everyday medicines

Special Events

People in Norfolk and Waveney are being urged not to ask their doctor for everyday medicines like paracetamol.

In line with national NHS guidelines, GPs have been asked to stop prescribing ‘over the counter medicines’ unless in exceptional clinical circumstances.

Instead, people are being encouraged to buy them at a pharmacy or shop so that the NHS can spend the money it would otherwise would on other, more clinically serious, areas of healthcare. If more people self-care for minor ailments, it could also free up important appointment time at GP practices.

The CCGs have joined forces to launch the new campaign after figures showed the local NHS spent £7.4m last year on remedies for minor conditions such as diarrhoea and indigestion, as well as medicines such as paracetamol.

Michael Dennis, a medicines management expert with the CCGs, said: “Your first port of call if you’re suffering with a minor illness should always be your pharmacist. They are highly trained healthcare professionals who can offer help and advice about a huge range of common illnesses without booking an appointment, as well as recommending the right medication to help you self-care at home. By speaking to them first, you could also save yourself a visit to your GP and help free up appointments for other patients in greater need.

“Doing your bit is simple, so please help your NHS by caring for yourself wherever possible and buying your own medicines so that we can make the best use of our resources for the benefit of everyone in Norfolk and Waveney.”

GPs still have discretion to prescribe items depending on clinical circumstances, for example for people who require large quantities of particular medicines for long-term illnesses.

Christmas Just a Cuppa Friday 13th December 11am – 12 noon Come along for a festive cuppa. Songs and carols performed by children from Wells Primary School.

Fancy volunteering at your local library? We’ve lots of volunteering opportunities – helping with Bounce and Rhyme, becoming a Friend of the library, helping with Just a Cuppa and lots more! Just contact us for more information!

Looking to rent a room for your group? We now have a Community Room available at Wells Library – very reasonable rates! For further information please contact the library!

Regular Events

Stay and Chat Wednesdays 9.30 – 10.30am For families with pre school children. Come along to the library and enjoy a cuppa and a chat, Just drop in.

Lego Club First Saturday in month 10am – 12 noon 7 December Help with your Family History Book a one-to-one sessions with our volunteer. Just ask staff for details.

Games Afternoon Come along for a board game or two. Wednesdays 1 – 3pm.

Seated Exercise – Tuesday’s 11am – 11.45am £2.50 per week. Booking essential. Check dates and book your place with Sue Gathercole of Cardio & Core 07774 245810 sue@cardioandcore.co.uk Knit and natter - Every 3 weeks on a Wednesday 10.30-12.30pm 11 December Book Club - 1st Wednesday of the month 2.30-3.30pm 4 December New members always welcome. Ask staff for details of the books being discussed.

Crime Book Club - 1st Wednesday of the month 5.30 – 7pm 4 December .New members always welcome. Ask staff for details of the books being discussed

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