Hastings Sierra Leone Quiz C/ 25Th July

[bibster]

I know the closing ate is a long way off and I am not asking for answers but can somebody give me some hints as I can't work out the questions ,stuck on the last four
3 Learner in(inflatable?)aquatic sport (8)
37 Learner gets stuck in holes -but definately not a hairy situation(9)
41 Poor Bill caught (red handed?)in houses bought and sold (9)
42 Treat the Georgeshouse with gravity (8)
Thanks for any help

[elliemay1]

Is there a theme?

[emeritus]

What is the theme ?

[Mamyalynne]

New cryptic quiz sheet for Hastings Sierra Leone. Last winter's Orange Quiz on Animals, Birds etc raised over £500. See www.hastingshastings.org.uk for winners' names, answers and explanations. Now there's an extra, mid-year cryptic quiz on Illnesses and Health Problems (!) - everything EXCEPT coronavirus. £2 per sheet: See https://www.hastingshastings.org.uk/special-quiz-sheet-to-keep-you-busy-during-lock-down/ . Modest cash prizes. Closes July 25th. Proceeds to our schools’ water & sanitation project.

[JJ109]

3. getting fat!

[bibster]

Thanks jj109 got it now.

[elliemay1]

41 This is a small, itchy swelling on the skin that occurs as a reaction to cold temperatures.
An anagram of 'bill' + a word involved in property

[elliemay1]

42 Don't drink too much alcohol!

[bibster]

Thanks elliemay1 got no 42 will work on the others .

[bibster]

Thanks again elliemay1 just no 37 to go

[JJ109]

37 The holes are an 8 letter word for the type of holes you get especially in teeth. Then place an L for learner somewhere within the word!

[bibster]

Thank you jj109 never heard of that before .