The Holt

1 Holt Chronicle Issue 398 6th April 20181 Serving Holt, Sheringham, Wells, Fakenham and surrounding HoltFree FortnightlyIssue 3986th Apr 2018 Cliff walk Sheringham to West RuntonPhotograph: Elizabeth Ann Conwayemail: Holt Chronicle Issue 398 6th April 20182 THE HOLT CHRONICLEP lease send articles for publication, For Sale adverts, forthcoming event details etc. by e-mail to or by post to 40 Woodrow Avenue, HOLT. NR25 6TE or leave in our collection box in Feeney s Newsagents, Editor and Advertising Manager is Caroline who can be contacted on 01263 712177 for details of how you can advertise your business in THE HOLT in THE HOLT CHRONICLE could promoteyour business way beyond your can also arrange DELIVERY OF LEAFLETS - delivery starts at just 3p per insertion of an A4/A5 t forget to visit our website at deadline for Issue 399 is Noon Tuesday 10th April01263 re so much more than justa holiday cottage 25 years of leading occupancy for owners Local, family company that s open and honest 400+ delighted owners Cancellation protection scheme 74% of owners with us for more than 2 years Feefo Gold Trusted Service Winners Fully-graded VisitEngland portfolio Fully-managed.

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4 Tel: 01263 711712* Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Relate; Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy* Relaxation Therapies, Aromatherapy* Physiotherapy * Osteopathy* Acupuncture * Homeopathy* Bowen Technique * Shiatsu* Nutrition* Foot Health Practitioner* The JourneyHolt Consulting RoomsGOOD NEWS FOR HOLT!Following public consultation and a presentation, where 80% of people who responded to a survey were in favour, Holt Town Council is delighted to announce that it is now moving towards the purchase of Nelson House in historic house was once owned by Admiral Lord Nelson s uncle and provided the perfect halfway house for him to stay when he travelled between his family home at Burnham Thorpe and his boarding school, Paston School in North Walsham. When returning home at weekends, Nelson would sleep in the attic of the the purchase is finalised, this listed building, situated in White Lion Street, will become the premises for a permanent Tourist Information Centre, a new, larger and much needed Town Council office and give space to develop a home to showcase the history of Holt.

5 It is also envisaged that it will enable the opportunity for private meetings and storage facilities for historical Town Mayor, Maggie Prior, said Much research has taken place and many discussions have been had with North Norfolk District Council, the owner of the property and legal and professional advisors, and I now feel that we, and all our supporters, can allow ourselves to be excited about such a fantastic opportunity. We believe Nelson House is in an ideal location, with parking available at the new Gresham s School Car Park, off Church Street, where there are bays for disabled badge holders and free bays for one hour. There are also two free bays in Church Street for one hour and several on Fish Hill and Bull Street and the bus stops are only metres Town Council is confident that the building will be fit-for-purpose and will be an asset to both local people and visitors throughout the year.

6 HOLT HONOURS AWARDSThe Annual Holt Honours Awards were presented at the Annual Towns meeting on 26th March 2018. It must be said that all nominations would have been worthy winners but a choice had to be worthy winners, shown below with Town Mayor Maggie Prior were, in no particular order:Davina Landers and Jon Mace. Davina and Jon provide an exceptional experience for children in Holt by organising weekly meetings and holiday activities for Beavers and Cubs. Davina and Jon are highly skilled at engaging with children of different ages, backgrounds and abilities, whilst providing a safe and supportive environment. This enables children to work towards different badges, which keeps them motivated, builds their confidence and helps them form new interests. Davina and Jon generously volunteer their own time to ensure that children in Holt are given valuable opportunities to learn and flourish.

7 David Bartle. David, centre, is a volunteer driver for the Holt Caring Society. He takes people, sometimes at very short notice, to Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, the doctors surgeries and Cromer Hospital, at all times of the day from early morning to late also contributed to the life of Holt by being a fireman for some time and a Holt Lowes Trustee. Lee Rix. Lee gives his time volunteering and helping others. He helped set up the cinema and worked on the Holt Community Centre website. He helps at the Youth Project and with the Poppy Dementia Group. Recently he has helped at the Holt Friday Club. He is reliable and generously gives his time with real enthusiasm. He is extremely good and kind with the elderly members of the Friday : Holt Chronicle Issue 398 6th April 20184 COUNTY COUNCIL NEWS from County Councillor Dr. Marie or 07920 286 597 Dear Residents of Wells Division, Mobile Library Service: The current budget for the county wide mobile service is 457,430.

8 It is proposed to cut this budget by 200,000. I accept that a review of the service would be very useful, however I believe the first step should be to consult with its users, librarians, parish councils, community groups. If parish councils and other groups involved with mobile library users would like to write to me, asking that before a decision is taken local opinion and ideas are sought, I will share this view with fellow councillors including members of the Communities Committee. Coast Hopper: I know travellers have been anxious since Stagecoach made public it was giving up the Coast Hopper and other routes. However NCC officers have worked hard in confidential discussions to establish new arrangements with other operators and as Charles Sanders wrote to me, Sorry it s taken a while to release this news, it is always best to know what you can do before you make any statements that might come back to haunt you!

9 As a result of discussions, the Coast Hopper route continues with Sanders Coaches and Lynx operators. From Wells to Mundesley it will be called the Coast Hopper, Wells to Hunstanton (with links to King s Lynn) it will be called the Coastliner. For details of this route and other routes which Stagecoach are surrendering visit If you have a NCC pass for travelling to schools and colleges you will be written to confirming new travel arrangements. Anyone with a Stagecoach pass contact them direct regarding any reimbursement. Access v. Restriction to our Salt Marshes and Creaks: You may previously have heard of the national scheme to extend coastal access for the public to enjoy. However concerns were raised about people venturing out on the marshes. It is now proposed that the saltmarsh at Wells, Warham and Stiffkey be designated as no access land.

10 Whilst being aware of the need for safety there is the potential for local people who have enjoyed the marshes for walking and boating for generations to be barred. (Some of us will recall the plan to zone off a section of Blakeney marshes where no humans or domestic animals were to be allowed to walk.) It is important to read the consultation document to see what other villages may be affected. Having said that villages from Burnham to Holm have common rights and Holkham, Morston & Blakeney may also have rights. Where local councils, interested groups and individuals have only traditional rights they will need to respond to the consultation if they are to preserve their traditional rights. These traditional rights are referred to in the North Norfolk Special Area of Conservation. I will be raising the matter with the Norfolk Coast Partnership and Norfolk County Council.