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Page 1: [06] Jul 2011 - Village Diary & Newsletter

villagediary.net

Baconsthorpe Barningham Hempstead Matlaske Plumstead

From whence the wind blows atop Baconsthorpe Church

12.56 x 13.07

© Clive Rammell

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Editorial team

Editor: Ian Summers, 14 The Knoll, Hempstead, Holt NR25 6TJ01263 710702 [email protected]

Village CorrespondentsBaconsthorpe: Ro Hardingham 577262Barningham: Sara Buxton 577207Hempstead: Betty Hart 712726Matlaske: Florence Hunt 577363Plumstead: Thomas Wormald 577239

Postal Subscriptions£10 per year – Corinne Youngs 577263

AdvertisingAnnual rates/page:

quarter page £40; half £60; full £80;one-third £50; two-thirds £70Contact: Mrs D Spalton 711117

One-off or special requirement: Payment by the copy date once you have approved your advertisementContact: The editor

For Sale & Wants: £1 per 20 words Contact: The editor

Village Diary Web Site villagediary.net Where you see these little boxes then you can either find out more details about the item on the web site and/or (for some items) add comments to share your own ideas or views. Just find a friend with internet connection and enter the code into the Address Bar preceded by post.ly/ Note that the codes are case-sensitive so capital letters and lower-case letters should be observed.

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Community Information and Services

Mobile Library Every fourth ThursdayMatlaske 12:20 pm Old Post OfficePlumstead 13:00 pm Walnut Farm

Baconsthorpe 14:25 pm Council Bungalows 15:45 pm Old Post Office 16:05 pm The Street

Hempstead 15:00 pm Hare and Hounds 15:20 pm Telephone kiosk See www.libraries.norfolk.gov.uk

Post Office Baconsthorpe Village HallTuesdays 12:30 pm to 4 pmFridays 9:30 am to 12:30 pmFor a full range of services offered at this branch and all other enquiries call 712139

Photocopying serviceAvailable by appointment 577239Black 6p; Colour 20p per A4 page (no A3).Discounts of up to 50% to local organisations. Proceeds to Newsletter.

Dog Warden516085 (out of hours 513811) [email protected]

Norfolk Constabulary For all villages: 0845 456 4567

Holt Safer Neighbourhood Teame-mail: [email protected]

Police Community Support Officers:PCSO Rachel Howard (Hempstead)PCSO Guy Slade (The other villages)

Holt Area Partnership Holt Library, 9 Church Street, Holt NR25 6BB Tel: 713456 www.holtareapartnership.org.uk

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily the views of the newsletter. The newsletter apologises if contributed material is not published due to space constraints. All facts are believed to be correct at time of publication. The editor reserves the right to amend material.

mNau

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Future of Holt Post Office NR25Over 1,000 signatures were gathered by our postman, Pete Maw, and submitted by him to our MP, Norman Lamb. Thank you everyone in our villages who feel strongly about this cutback. Mr Lamb has expressed his concern about this in a letter to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Innovations and Skills asking him to address our concerns. Breaks for CarersCarers are being offered the chance to take a break beside the seaside in a holiday home that has just opened. The newly refurbished house at Caister-on-Sea offers respite breaks for carers, and is run by the charity Great Yarmouth and Waveney Mind.For more information contact Lisa Leech 01493 842129 www.gywmind.org.uk. Norfolk Well BeingOver the past year, Norfolk County Council’s Home Shield support service has helped 369 local people improve their lives. Although Home Shield does not directly support residents it works with organisations that are best placed to do so. Janine Dingle, Home Shield co-ordinator, said: ‘People are often referred to us because they are in danger of being overwhelmed with problems and don’t know where to turn. Our role is to put them in touch with organisations that can help... We are working with more than 50 organisations, everything from voluntary care and support services to housing associations, local authorities, the fire service and the police.’Further information:

01603 638451 www.norfolk.gov.uk [email protected]

BBC Domesday Project 1986Do you remember this? The data about our country 900 years after the original 1086 Doomsday Book was until recently hard to retrieve from an obsolete system of 12-inch CDs. Check out what was said in 1986:Holt: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/domesday

/dblock/GB-608000-336000

Baconsthorpe: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/domesday/dblock/GB-612000-336000

An example picture and entry

Transport in Baconsthorpe in 1986There are no registered buses (Easter Counties) to the outlying villages such as the ones in our square since they were abolished some time ago. Now Norman Sanders of Sander’s Coaches provides most of the public transport using his 20-strong coach fleet. His depot is in Holt. He has an extensive timetable catering for remote villages. On Tuesday he goes to Holt, on Wednesday to Norwich and on Thursday to Sheringham. A large majority now have cars but most of them are youngish people. A few of the elderly who have moved to Norfolk from elsewhere in retirement also have cars but most of the Norfolk veterans like farmers and farm labourers rely on the bicycle for transportation. Holt Festival Box Office 711284Box office is opposite Kings & Barnhams in the High Street – see also the web site for full details www.holtfestival.org

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CAST IRON COOKERS

SERVICE AND REPAIR JON COOPER

Stonefield Bungalow, New Road, Baconsthorpe, Holt, Norfolk

NR25 6LWTel: 01263 577527

Mob: 07767 494369

Christmas Get Together

EXPERIENCED CARER

Over 25 years experience

Excellent references

Fully insured

All types of personal care undertaken

Please call Maggie on

Tel: 01263 577527 Mob: 07889 547 552

Third Wednesday of the month from Sept to May

Subscription £5 per individual £8 for a pair at

same address. Suggested donation per

film £3.50

Fun QuizQuestion master:

Mike Thody Come and make sure he gets the

right answers£3.50 including refreshments

Further details on page 11

Sep Sat

24

Aug Sun

7

Would anyone who would like to but has not yet expressed an interest in taking part in the Entertainment please contact Su 701702 [email protected]. Thank you.

Dec Sat

10

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3 Jul Trinity 2 9 am Eucharist Barningham Winter Church10:45 am Mattins Baconsthorpe Church

10 Jul Trinity 3 9 am Eucharist Matlaske Church10:45 am Mattins Hempstead Church

17 Jul Trinity 4 9 am Eucharist Baconsthorpe Church10:45 am Mattins Plumstead Church

24 Jul Trinity 5 9 am Eucharist Hempstead Church10:45 am Mattins Barningham Winter Church

31 Jul Trinity 6 9 am Eucharist Plumstead Church6:30 pm Choral Evensong Matlaske Church

Weekday Holy Eucharist You are most welcome to join us every Wednesday morning at 10 am in Matlaske Church for Holy Eucharist. Not on Wed, 6 July.

From the RectoryThe Rectory, Matlaske NR11 7AQ 577455

My dear friendsThe choir members are doing a wonderful job – their contribution to our worship is appreciated by many. Seven members of the choir were amongst the many of our folk at the Deanery Evensong at Binham Priory. Well done and thank you!The season of fêtes and barbecues is with us. These are far more than money raisers; they are outreach into the wider community and a time for us to enjoy ourselves. There is no call to be ‘custard Christians’ – you’ve heard about them? Upset by trifles!!

God bless you all. PS – There will be no Community Lunch Club until 28 September 2010. The Church Lunch at Hempstead has been postponed until after Mattins on Sunday, 14 August (donations in aid of Norfolk Venda).

Church Services

Church Matters

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Letter to the Editor

A Public InconvenienceWhat a shame that Jericho Lane in Plumstead, along with many of our country footpaths, has

become a dog toilet!What a shame that dog owners think it’s fine to allow their animals to freely foul then fail to

clear it up.What a shame we can’t walk along admiring the view, but instead have to watch where we put

our feet.What a shame we can’t allow our grandchildren to run freely on the path.What a shame they can’t pick a flower for fear of encountering an unpleasant handful of

filth.What a shame. DL

An Amazing MotherEvery spring a pair of mallard bring off a large brood of ducklings on the Hole Farm pond. Every day thereafter a duckling disappears due to cold or starvation or predation leaving the parents with a single survivor at the end of the day if they are lucky.This year there were ten ducklings and astonishingly, after three weeks, there were still ten ducklings. They disappeared overnight probably due to lack of food in the drought. They were then sighted in Marlpit Lane after a cross-country walk of over a mile obviously on their way to lusher pastures. These they have now found in Mike Thody’s garden and pond where they are very much at home. What a mother! Robin Carver

The Buzzards of NorfolkAll looking to the sky: so I, too, offer my gaze.What was it of interest to us all amid the midday haze?Six giant birds gently spiralling upon outstretched wing;We, below, humbly bearing witness to a truly wonderful thing! T

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C. H. MATTHEWS

PLUMBING AND

HEATING

Juniper Lodge, Hempstead, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6TW

Tel: Holt 713374

Legal Advice ?

Make us your first call Telephone Holt 01263

[email protected]

FAKENHAM HOLT SHERINGHAM KING’S LYNN WELLS

Solicitors

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www.hamlynnorfolk.co.uk

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Puzzles supplied by Tandem Training (education & training in Norfolk) and if you really can’t wait until next month for the answers you can find them at www.tandemtraining.co.uk/puzzles.php

Answers to June’s Puzzles• Eileen built her house at the North Pole.• The last person took the carton with the egg.• 204 squares on a chessboard (1x1, 2x2, ...)• Common Theme: Walk Canter Trot

Colourful socksJoe Kerr likes colourful socks. He has 11 pairs with red in them, seven with yellow and five have both red and yellow. How many pairs does Joe have?

Dirty faceBilly and Lilly finished playing in the coal cellar. Billy had a clean face and Lilly’s was black with coal dust. Why did only Billy rush off to clean himself ?

Identical digitsYou can use three identical digits in a simple addition so that the total is 12. You cannot use the digit four, so what is the answer?

Find two wordsCan you find two English words beginning with ee?

DoubletsChange INK into PEN by changing one letter at a time in just four new linking words.I NK P E N

Next in sequence1, 11, 21, 1211, 111221, ...

Three SquaresRemove three matchsticks so that only three squares remain.

8 25 1

6 5 39 1 8

1 29 7

6 1 3 7 85 47 2 4 1 5

SudokuFill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3 x 3 block contain all of the digits 1 to 9.

Findtwelvefruits

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Copy date will always be the 20th of the month preceding publication

1 Jul Fri @ 7:30 pm Aylsham High School 29nZS

The school is presenting David Copperfield in which there are film shots of Baconsthorpe Castle – it looks amazing. Also on Sat 2nd July. Tickets £5. Contact: Tanya Wiseman 733270 Ext 126 [email protected]

4 Jul Mon @ 7:30 pm Baconsthorpe Line Dancing pWOC

5 Jul Tue @ 10 am Hempstead Charcoal Drawing pWOA

5 Jul Tue @ 7:30 pm Baconsthorpe Indoor Bowls pWOB

8 Jul Fri @ 6 pm Plumstead Late Fête 1z7Wh

In the garden of Plumstead House. All offers of items for the Nearly-new Stall will be gratefully accepted; items may be left at Plumstead House. Also Raffle Prizes (Fred Fisher), bottles for the Bottle Stall (Plumstead House) and cakes or produce (fruit, vegetables etc) to Eileen Gibbons or to Plumstead House. Thank you.

11 Jul Mon @ 11 am Hempstead Kneeler Group 2HjTL

This month we meet at Betty Hart’s at ‘The Beeches’.

12 Jul Mon @ 7:30 pm Baconsthorpe Line Dancing pWOC

12 Jul Tue @ 10 am H’stead Charcoal Drawing Last of term pWOA

12 Jul Tue @ 2:30 pm Newsletter Committee Ash Tree Farm 12 Jul Tue @ 7:30 pm Baconsthorpe Indoor Bowls pWOB

14 Jul Thu @ 11:20 am Mobile Library See page 2 for times pWOD

15 Jul Fri @ 7 pm Baconsthorpe Quiz Night 24LGD

£4.50 per person which includes a supper of Jacket Potatoes with various fillings. Raffle. Bring your own tipple but Tea/Coffee included.

18 Jul Mon @ 7:30 pm Baconsthorpe Line Dancing pWOC

19 Jul Tue @ 7:30 pm Baconsthorpe Indoor Bowls pWOB

21 Jul Thu @ 7:30 pm Baconsthorpe Village Hall AGM 24LGp

We are accepting nominations for the Committee now. Please Volunteer to help run your Village Hall as we need new members, more help, and new ideas for events to ensure your Village Hall stays as a modern up-to-date well-presented community venue. Nominations can be sent to John 711320 or put your name, address and telephone number in the village hall post box. We look forward to seeing some new faces with some new ideas on the evening. All villagers are welcome to come along and see us even if you can’t commit to being a full member on the committee maybe you would be prepared to run or help run some events.

25 Jul Mon @ 7:30 pm Baconsthorpe Line Dancing pWOC

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26 Jul Tue @ 7:30 pm Baconsthorpe Indoor Bowls pWOB

27 Jul Wed @ noon No Community Lunch Club until September sR3b

27 Jul Wed @ 7:30 pm Baconsthorpe PC Meeting 2Hj8b

28 Jul Thu @ 10 am Baconsthorpe Textile Group spcp

30 Jul Sat @ 2:30 pm Matlaske Fête 23VD2

The wonderful Matlaske Fête is to take place at the entrance to Barningham Hall in Matlaske. Any offers of assistance would be gratefully received. Please contact Thomas Courtauld 577250.A reminder to all Delia Smiths in Matlaske: Cakes of any kind would be much appreciated by the ‘tea ladies.’ Last year nearly 200 visitors enjoyed tea and cakes in Mary Hook’s attractive garden and made £194. Please contact Pauline Wooff 577227 or Florence Hunt 577363 nearer the date if you’re able to ‘bake a cake!’

7 Aug Sun @ 2 pm Hempstead Summer Fête 1vf3F

On the Playing Field. Lots of attractions; with Children’s Fancy Dress Competition, Cushing’s Fairground Organ, Fun Dog Show, Books, Bric-a-brac, Cakes, Coconut Shy, Garden Produce, Huge Raffle, Side-shows of every description and Teas. A real traditional Village Fête, not to be missed. Plus a Cushion Fest in the Church. Please note that volunteers are always needed and welcome, whether to bake cakes, man stalls and side-shows, help to erect marquees and with transport and car-parking. Anyone able to help is asked to get in touch with Mike Thody 711282.

13 Aug Sat @ noon Baconsthorpe 50/50 Auction 1vOsR

Please note that this event has been brought forward a week. Viewing from noon; sale at 1:30 pm; light refreshments on sale. Any good clean lots can be brought to the hall on Friday 12th August between noon and 4 pm. No lots accepted after 4 pm. Any lots unsold must be taken back. If you have any Lots you would like collected and stored at the Village Hall please contact John 711320 to make arrangements.

14 Aug Sun @ noon Church Lunch 24NNS

Postponed from 10 July. Revised invitations to this lunch will be distributed in each of the churches during July. As last year it will be held in Hempstead after the Mattins service and we hope as many church members as possible will come.Payment for the meal is by donation, which will be given to Norfolk Venda (www.norfolkvenda.org), a small charity which works to improve schools and education in the poorest parts of South Africa.

10 Sep Sat @ 9 am Churches’ Cycle Ride 2Hj8C

If you are able to take part in the Norfolk Churches’ Trust Sponsored Bicycle Ride, Yvette Gibson 712460 has relevant sponsorship forms and all the details and would be pleased to hear from you.

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WILLSPROPERTY

MAINTENANCEINSIDE AND OUT

General DIY Jobs, Tiling,Pressure Washing, Mowing,

Hedging, Strimming, Guttering,Paths, Patios, Fences etc.

Work carefully undertakenCONTACT ME ON

01263 577581

Ivan’sPainting & Decorating

Gardening

Established: 1992

Tel: 01263 821304

Mobile: 07534 455301

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Baconsthorpe covered seating 1uHZP

The Parish Council wishes to thank Jonathan Cooper and Simon Burton-Pye for arranging the purchase of the Gazebo; Andrew Rudd for digging the footings for the base; and to Terry and Gary Lubbock for laying the concrete base and making no charge for labour. Their input is very much appreciated.

Jumble Sale – 10 Jun 2011 2HbKi

Thank you to all who helped and supported our evening Jumble Sale. We raised £153, much needed funds for the maintenance and upkeep of our Village Hall.

Baconsthorpe – John Seaman 2GyfS

John Seaman, formerly of Beckett’s Farm Hempstead, has died peacefully aged 92. Born at Park Farm, Wolterton, John was the eldest son and second of six children. His father, Sidney, was a tenant on the Earl of Orford’s estate. A crack shot, he had started school in Holt and was a boarder at Norwich High School for Boys, in Upper St Giles, where he won the annual rifle competition at least five times.

He got the chance to take on Beckett’s Farm, Hempstead, and Hall Farm, Baconsthorpe, just as farming was emerging from seven decades of depression and remained there for the next 70 years. At the outbreak of the second world war, he joined the Territorial Army and became a small-arms instructor. He also formed a unit of the 202 special Home Guard and was trained to use explosives. As a safe breaker, his official role was to blow safes at County Hall and government offices to deny the enemy official records. Always of an inventive mind as to the next thing in farming, he made a combination seed drill in 1952, many features of which were used in the later Mini-Mat.

Another of his designs was a side-mounted tractor bale loader. This reduced the in-field handling of small bales until 1976 when large bales were introduced. He judged Holt and District Farmers’ Club’s ploughing match for 40 years and was a local tax commissioner for more than a quarter of a century. A keen sportsman, he was shooting and fishing into his eighties.

A Thanksgiving Service for his life, held at St Mary’s Church Baconsthorpe on June 21st, was filled to overflowing with those who had come to pay their respects to a man who for so many years played such a prominent role in this community and beyond. We offer our sincere condolences to Ann, Peter and Sally and their families.

Baconsthorpe – Welcomes... 2GynB

Odette & Keith Mayes who, along with their two beautiful Bichon Maltese dogs, Poppy and Tilly, have come to live in Long Row. We hope you enjoy life amongst us.

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MarglazeHome Improvements

WindowsPVC-u and TimberPlain & Simple, Sash, Bays & BowsRepairs to

Sealed UnitsHandles & Hinges

Doors

Conservatories

Kitchens & BathroomsComplete Fitting Service

PlumbingTilingPainting & DecoratingWorktop Replacement

Insurance-backed Guarantee Contact Martin & Carolyn on 01263 [email protected]

Free Quotations Family-run business since 1989

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Baconsthorpe Allotments – Vacant Lots 2Hj5Q

Baconsthorpe PC has some vacant allotments available to rent. Please contact Miss P J Chapman 733609: Clerk – Baconsthorpe PC, 39 Forster Way, Aylsham NR11 6BG

North Barningham – Patronal Festival 2IM3h

Sunday 26th June marked the annual St Peter’s Festival at North Barningham. The congregation of around 55 was treated to some fine singing by the Benefice Choir, which included, in the anthem, a beautiful soprano solo sung by Marilyn. The Palgrave Society, that has played an important part in the preservation of this lovely old church, had members present and all agreed that on such a sunny day spending time in this cool sacred space was an occasion filled with joy and not to be missed. Thank you to Chuffy, Jules and all those others who made the church look magnificent with the floral displays; they too were a joy to behold.

Hempstead Film Club – 20 Apr 2011 23xSI

Together was perhaps a culture shock for Hempstead except for those who remember and perhaps participated in the ‘Swinging Sixties’. This Swedish film gave us full exposure to the flower children of yesteryear – it all seems a long time ago. MRT

Hempstead Kneeler Group – Easter Monday 24Muk

This event raised £200 for Church funds. Thank you to everybody who supported us most generously.

Hempstead – Welcome 29R1s

Welcome to Jan and Nicola Mattocks who have just moved into Marlpit Road. And to Jane and family who have moved into The Knoll.

Hempstead 200 Club 2GLfk

This month’s winners are: £25 D Turner; £10 Molly Freegard; £5 Robert Watters, Adrian Sewell, Irene Bassett

The 200 Club pays for the grass cutting in the churchyard. If you are new to the village and would like to support this please ring Linda West 712183.

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John Perry-Warnes

Your North Norfolk District

Councillor

Please contact me if I can be of Service concerning the following issues

Housing

Council Tax

Waste Collection

Planning Matters

Tel: 01263 715577

[email protected]

H V GRAVES24 GLADSTONE PLACE

BRISTONTelephone 860333

Family ButcherPoulterer & Game DealerLicenced to sell WINES &

SPIRITS

Also in-town Butchery at

Telephone 710000

FRESH BREAD & CAKESFrom our own bakery

WEEKLY DELIVERIESIn our refrigerated vans

Larners of Holt

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Hempstead – Gravel Pit 26ChF

Although the recommendation by Norfolk County Council planners not to allocate Pond Hills for gravel extraction under the forthcoming Mineral Plan is to be welcomed, their proposal that the Pond Hills site is ‘acceptable in principle’ for gravel extraction can only encourage developers to make planning applications at any time, leaving a continuing threat over this very special area. Anyone who is concerned by this prospect should take advantage of the present consultation period which runs until 15th August 2011. Please make your representations in writing to Norfolk County Council, FREEPOST NC22093/8, Department of Environment, Transport and Development, Planning Services, Norwich, NR1 2BR – [email protected] 01603 222760 or www.norfolk.gov.uk/nmwdf

Yes, this is a repetitive process but the decision makers are advised by people who find it difficult to hear and it is necessary to keep reminding them of our views about the proposed gravel pit.

Matlaske – Good Wishes 2HbBy

John and Jenny Lewis are moving at the end of this month to Barningham after nearly seventeen years in Matlaske. During that time they have contributed a great deal to life in the village and in particular have given valuable support to the church. Fortunately they will not be too far away and we hope to see them from time to time.

Congratulations 2HbOe

Congratulations to Capt. Chris Lawton and Francesca Hunt who were married in St Michael’s on 4th June. The church was beautifully decorated and well-filled for a joyful service.

Also belated congratulations to Alex Lawton who married Fred Bichu last year. Together they run La Grange Restaurant in Morzine, France, but have found time to produce a son, Wilfred, born on 4th February this year.

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Eyes Front! – 21 May 2011 2HbIh

A really famous person came to Baconsthorpe Village Hall – How about that! Plumstead Too rounded off the entertainment year with the help of the delightful and talented Isla St Clair and film-maker Patrick King. Thanks to our audiences, helpers and advertisers, we’ve been able to contribute £400 each to Crossroads Care and The Benjamin Foundation. Every little helps! – as they say.

Plumstead PC Minutes – 25 May 2011 2Hj5S

At the Annual General Meeting David Ramsbotham was elected Chairman and Roy Keasley Vice Chairman for the coming year. Other Councillors are Alastair Brown and Irene Ramsbotham. There is still one vacancy – if you would like to join the Council to influence the future of your village please contact David Ramsbotham 577418 [email protected]

Blackcurrant FoolFruit time is here again, despite the drought, so here is an easy recipe using blackcurrants (serves four)

300 g blackcurrants50 g caster sugar

200 ml pot crème fraîche (half-fat if you are watching the calories!)

142 ml pot double cream (again, you could use whipping cream for a lower-fat content)

1–2 tsps icing sugar

1. Place the blackcurrants in a small pan with the castor sugar and a tablespoon of cold water.

2. Heat gently for 4-5 minutes till the sugar has dissolved and the juice begins to run from the blackcurrants.

3. Cook gently for a few more minutes till the fruit is soft, but taking out a few for decoration before they lose their shape.

4. Crush the remainder with a fork to make a compote and set aside to cool.5. Whip the crème fraîche and the cream together until soft peaks have formed.6. Stir in the icing sugar and three quarters of the blackcurrant compote.7. Lightly fold in the remaining compote to give a rippled effect.8. Divide between four individual glass dishes, top with the reserved blackcurrants

and chill until ready to serve.This goes nicely with thin almond biscuits.

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Electrical RepairsRewires

New Installations

Household AppliancesShowers & Storage

Heaters supplied, fittedAnd repaired

Tel/Fax: 01263 713760

Telephone : HOLT 713113

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MRS Z MITCHELL NAFD

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11a Avenue Road, High Kelling,

Holt

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NORFOLK CARERS

HELPLINE

0 808 808 9876

Free & Confidential24 hour

Listening, support & information

For family carers

BACONSTHORPE VILLAGE HALL

IDEAL for PARTIES orRECEPTIONS

FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN WITH MATCHING CROCKERY FOR 100

SETTINGS NEW TABLES AND CHAIRS

COMMITTEE ROOM

CHARGES: £8 PER HOUR£25 DEPOSIT WILL BE REQUIRED TOCOVER DAMAGES OR BREAKAGES

TO BOOK CONTACT MRS DORIS HILL - 01263 577489

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