Postcard from Norfolk
The following 'postcard' was written on October 7th, 2011 by MacNabbs—"Gentleman and Player"—who posted it on his blog. He has very kindly allowed the item to be reproduced here, capturing a visitor's fresh perspective on our village.
A Visitor's Account
Plastic furniture blown around at the White Horse, October 2011
Photo MacNabbs
Lying in bed, in the dark, sensations and fears are somewhat magnified. The particular concern on this October night was that the cottage might blow over. While the wind did not quite howl and shriek like a banshee, it moaned like a sulky teen, with the occasional high pitch whine as a gust picked at the vents in the double glazing.
The next day was ideal for a stroll round the village. Holme-next-the-Sea qualifies as a village because it has the trinity of village requirements: pub, post box and telephone box. Oh, and a church!
A Serendipitous Encounter
Wedding at St. Mary's church, Holme-next-the-Sea, October 2011
Photo MacNabbs
The church was in fact rather lively on this visit. It was reached by walking past the pub's garden, where the winds of the previous night had redistributed the gaily colored plastic patio furniture on the green grass in quite an attractive fashion.
Just as the visitor was about to look inside the church, the Wedding March struck up, the bells began to peal, and the bride and groom exited the church in triumph! It was a fabulous day for a wedding and everyone looked very pleased and excited, just as wedding parties should.