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Full of absolute dynamic

creative content!

“You Reap What You Sow”

BROWN’S RESTAURANT-CAFÉ

EAST ANGLIAN GAME & COUNTRY FAIR

Mundford, Norfolk

Information And Competition

THE ROBERT KETT PUB In Lime Time Avenue, Wymondham

MOTORING REVIEW

By Tim Barnes-Clay

THE DRAGON HALL UK Beer Festival

Swagger & Jacks The History Of...

Iceni Columists Keri Beevis & Mark King

Brown’s Restaurant-Café Mundford, Norfolk

Iceni Fitness Find The Right Gym

Keys | Fine Art Auctioneers A Great Year For...

The Dragon Hall UK Beer Festival

Fosters Solicitors Rural Drivers & The Law

Ask Dave Your Questions Answered

The Norfolk Deli New To Hunstanton

CarCliq ...announces a new partnership

The Star Throwers Iceni Talks To

Humpty Dumpty Brewery Reedham, Norfolk.

Iceni Motoring Audi Q5 Reviewed

Social Media The Importance Of...

The Proper Pizza Co Iceni Talks To James Hammond

Iceni Competition WIN Naked Volume Products

The Old And New Familiar Buildings

Iceni Interviews Chris Queen Of Smokey Barn

Swarm A More Enterprising Approach

East Anglian Game & Country Fair

Monthly Recipe By Eric Snaith

Sports Relief People Of Diss...

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Iceni - Food & Drink Online Beer Shop Launches

Iceni Book Review Over The Wire

Sainsbury’s Active Kids

The Robert Kett Pub Wymondham

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Iceni Horoscopes What Do Your Stars Hold

SWAGGER & JACKS

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Swagger & Jacks Gentlemen’s Grooming

Swagger & Jacks is a Gentlemen’s Grooming Barbershop situated at 16 Bridewell Alley For more information visit: www.swaggerandjacks.com or call 01603 611 000.

The History of the Beard Growing a beard has been a sign of manliness since the dawn of time. It is believed Prehistoric Man wore beards for warmth and protection from the elements. Ancient civilisations recognised beards as a sign of honor and only cut them as a punishment. In the Middle Ages, touching another mans beard was considered offensive and grounds for a duel. Priests in the16th Century, were known to grow their beards in protest, the longer the beard, the greater the protest. Elizabeth I and Henry VII taxed beards, which were worn by the nobility of the day as a sign of wealth and social standing. Beards have regularly cycled in an out of fashion, but grooming and caring for the beard has always remained essential. The Swagger & Jacks Ultimate Beard Shaping & Design with Hot Towel Treatment The ultimate service or the longer, fuller beard; a hot towel, reshaping with a cut-throat razor, styling and conditioning treatment for the beard - £25.

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ICENI - FITNESS

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Find The Right Gym For You! “Have you been to the gym today?” These simple words often instigate guilt or dread rather than excitement in most people. But have you ever thought about what it is that makes you want to avoid the gym? It’s because you haven’t taken the time to make a plan that maximises your membership. Does the gym have all the tools you need? Think about times you’ve forced yourself to go, only to arrive without knowing where to begin or what to do. Learn about the options that are available at the gym. That way, you can select the activities you find most appealing.

specific class that meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, designate Monday and Wednesday nights for weight training etc. Meet a Personal Trainer Make time to meet with a Personal Trainer. Using the equipment the wrong way, with poor technique will lead to potential injuries. A trainer will not only make sure you are exercising correctly, they will provide you with the correct advice to help you reach your goal as quickly as possible. Most trainers will often give free taster sessions to prove themselves in the hope you’ll sign up with them. Be sure to ask questions and make sure they are the right fit for you.

Most gyms offer a range of weights, resistance machines, exercise classes, and other services, such as personal training. Find out what the gym offers, and make choices about what you’d like to focus on.

Be realistic with your goals If you commit to your workouts and eat healthily, you will see results - just give it time. Your nervous system adapts first before your muscles follow, so even though you won’t see the changes right away, trust me, Take a Test Drive If you are still undecided or keen to learn more about something is happening below the surface. Changes the gym, arrange a day pass to try out the facilities. will not be far away. Often these are free of charge, you just have to fill out an online form resulting in an email code for free With online coaching just £20 per month, access at a specified time. contact Josh to make sure you are not wasting your Plan a Schedule Planning your personal gym schedule need not be complicated. Simply start with the things you enjoy, and build your schedule around them. If you enjoy a

time in the gym, and get the results you crave. Website: www.joshmannfitness.co.uk Twitter: @joshmannfitness Mobile: 07879770723

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FOSTERS SOLICITORS Issue 11 2014

Rural Drivers & The Law For most of us that use a motor vehicle, the prospect of losing the freedom and independence it gives us is unthinkable. Nowhere is that more true than in rural areas, where transportation and (in some cases) livelihoods, depend on having a driving licence. Every year, thousands of motorists face disqualification from driving as a result of ‘totting up’ - reaching 12 penalty points on your licence - the penalty for which is disqualification for 6 months. The only way this can be avoided once you have received 12 points is by proving to a court that ‘Exceptional Hardship’ applies in your case. This is a legal concept, and the burden falls on the driver to establish, with evidence where necessary. At Fosters, we understand the implications that being disqualified from driving can have for you and your family. Our team of lawyers are vastly experienced in making successful Exceptional Hardship applications, as well as all other aspects of Motoring Law. Even if you do not face disqualification, we can assist you by advising you on your plea, and by ensuring any penalties or consequences for you are kept to the minimum properly provided for by law. We can even help ‘New Drivers’ who face the additional risk of having to retake their driving test in many cases. If you are faced with prosecution for any motoring offence we offer a service ranging from fixed fee interviews, all the way to full representation in court. Call us for a free, no obligation discussion of how we may be able to assist on 01603 620508 or 0800 214 072.

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CARCLIQ

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CarCliq ...announces a new partnership with Max Chilton, the British Formula One driver racing for the Marussia F1 team. The deal sees CarCliq – an innovative challenger in the online car buying and selling marketplace - and Chilton provide mutual social media support to ensure their fans and followers are up-to-date with the latest news from both parties.

race tickets and other competition prizes. The deal will also see CarCliq promote the Let’s Race F1 entertainment centre at which motorsport fans can race using authentic fullmotion simulators across a variety of circuits, including the opportunity to ‘Chase Chilton’.

Followers of @CarCliq and registered users Antony Lewis, Director, CarCliq commented: of the innovative car website will also have “Max is the real deal - a successful elite driver opportunities to win exclusive meet-and-greets, challenging himself at the highest level and CarCliq is delighted to be able to work with him. Not everyone gets to drive F1 cars, but they can still find the car of their dreams on our site – and we look forward to sharing Max’s future progress with our audience and driving success together.” Commenting on the agreement, Max Chilton said: “Success for me is all about great cars, teamwork and hard work! CarCliq provide this, so I am delighted to work with the team to spread the word about it.”

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ICENI - MOTORING Issue 11 2014

Audi Q5 By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Follow Tim on twitter @carwriteups Visit: www.carwriteups.co.uk If I had over £35,000 I would happily buy the 2.0 TFSI quattro S line version of the Audi Q5. You see, the styling of the Q5, with its coupe-like roof line and wrap-around tailgate, has been subtly refreshed. The design of the headlights has been changed, and the sparkling xenon units are now framed by new-look LED daytime running lights that form a continuous band surrounding more of the lens. Inside, the Audi Q5 is pure understated refinement. The controls are trimmed in chrome, and the narrow panels of the centre console are finished in high-gloss black. The hi-tech central media component, MMI navigation plus, has very few buttons, so you don’t need a degree in Rocket Science to work out how to use it. Other touches such as heated seats, air conditioning and a multifunction steering wheel make the Q5 a dream to drive. The car is as solidly made as an oak table and yet seems as light as a feather. There’s a reason for this: the bonnet and tailgate are crafted from aluminium, while the car’s structural elements integrate ultra-high-strength steels; they reduce weight and improve crash safety. The result is that the Q5 handles like an executive saloon and takes off like a bat out of hell when you dab the accelerator. Indeed, the performance totally matches the looks of this Germanic road warrior: top speed is 138mph and the 0-62mph sprint is done in a satisfying 7.1 seconds. Another explanation for this awesome performance is the updated Q5’s TFSI petrol engine, which combines direct fuel injection, while the eight-speed tiptronic automatic powers the 2.0 TFSI Quattro up the cogs effortlessly. The chassis of the latest Audi Q5 also adds a great dollop of refinement and comfort, thanks to changes to the spring, shock absorber and anti-roll bar settings. The new power steering system gives you a better feel for the road too.

The Q5 driving experience is further enhanced when the optional Audi drive select system is specified. Audi drive select lets you vary the operating characteristics of the throttle pedal, the shift points of the automatic transmission, the degree of power steering assistance and the operation of the automatic air conditioning system via four modes, including an efficiency mode. In addition, three optional components can also be controlled by the Audi drive select system if they are fitted. These include adaptive cruise control, damper control and dynamic steering. During higher speed cornering, it compensates for understeer and oversteer by intervening with slight steering pulses. I’m not saying you’ll ever get sick of driving the Q5, but when you’ve had enough of all that commuting to work and driving the kids to school malarkey, the Audi will thrill you off road. It may look a bit bling but it actually performs well on rugged terrain. Its maximum climbing angle is 31 degrees and its approach and departure angles are each 25 degrees. And you won’t rip anything off the Q5’s underbelly because the vehicle’s ground clearance measures 20 cm. This is truly a motor for everyone - but you’ll have to have a decent bank balance, or a boss who’s nice enough to put this on the company car list to drive one. PROS • Looks • Performance • Build CONS • Expensive FAST FACTS • Max speed: 138 mph • 0-62 mph: 7.1 secs •Combined mpg: 35.8 • Engine: 1984cc 4 cylinder 16 valve petrol • Max. power (bhp): 222 at 4500 rpm • Max. torque (lb/ft): 258 at 1500 rpm • CO2: 184 g/km • Price: £35,350

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SWARM Issue 11 2014

A More Enterprising Approach To Apprenticeships Swarm is an exciting and innovative apprenticeships company that is beginning to recruit businesses and apprentices across Norwich, North Norfolk, and West Norfolk. This new venture offers young people the chance to undertake an Enterprise Apprenticeship that will teach them all about business while working for a local company. The Swarm apprenticeship is the first of its kind and is the brainchild of social entrepreneur Robert Ashton who wants to make it easier for small businesses to Ed Nash (apprentice) take on an apprentice without the need for excessive with Tom Ellis of Norfolk Country Cottages expense and bureaucracy. To make this happen he set up Swarm with the support of City College Norwich, the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, Norfolk County Businesses will pay the wage of their apprentice and be encouraged to share their experiences. Each Council and the Federation of Small Businesses. apprentice and business will be helped to measure Swarm is a membership organisation that creates their impact on the businesses’ bottom line. “We want clusters of enterprising apprentices working with small to focus the youngsters on making money for their businesses that want to grow. Each cluster will be businesses”, Robert Ashton explained, “so that they centred on a market town, so that both businesses and can grow a job for themselves when they gain their apprentices can work together as a group. Swarm can qualification. We want them to very quickly become employ the apprentices, freeing member businesses indispensable to the business.” of much of the bureaucracy often associated with apprenticeships. Each Swarm group will contain ten For more information, visit the website businesses, ten apprentices and see the training www.swarmapprentice.org.uk, email: jess@swarmapprentice.org.uk delivered locally. or call 01953 609 752. The first group of apprentices began their training earlier in January and have the opportunity to work Follow @swarm_tweets on Twitter to with local small organisations to get under the skin of get latest updates how businesses works, to learn practical skills and to Loren & Ellingham Eggs get paid while undertaking the 18 month course.

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SPORTS RELIEF Issue 11 2014

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People Of Diss - Get Set For Sports Relief! On Sunday 23rd March 2014, local Diss community group the Heywood Joggers are hosting the ‘Mere Mile’ as part the nationwide Sainsbury’s Sport Relief 2014 weekend. he Diss event will take place at The Pavilion next to the Mere. Setting off from the Mere’s mouth, there will be a two-lap course (1 mile) around the town centre. The event is aimed at attracting families of all abilities and ages. One, three or six-mile courses will be available and people will be able to don their trainers knowing money raised will help to change the lives of people across the UK and in some the world’s poorest countries. Richard Houston from the Heywood Joggers Group who are hosting the event said “this is the second time that Diss will host the ‘Mere Mile’ and it is set to be an entertaining event for all of the family”. The event opens at 9.30am at the Pavilion next to the Mere and is due to finish at around midday. Diss Town Mayor, Neil Howard will get the first runners on their way at 10am. The Park Radio road show will be entertaining in the Pavilion with games on offer and refreshments will also be available from The Pavilion Kiosk.

Richard said “if you don’t fancy running why not come down to the park to offer the runners some support and also to join in the fun.” Richard said that the event would not be able to happen without the help and support of local people and local businesses such as the Heywood Sports & Leisure Club, Steeles Law Solicitors, Glazing Vision Ltd, Brome Grange Hotel, Diss Van Centre Ltd and Ridgeon’s Building Supplies. It is advised to enter early for this event as numbers are limited to 150 participants. There is no entry on the day. To enter go to: www.sportrelief.com. Parking is free in the local council car parks on Sundays and participants should arrive ready to take part as there will be no storage facilities on the day. Sports Relief 2014 runs from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd March with the aim of bringing the entire nation together to get active. On Friday 21st May, the BBC will treat the nation to a special night of Sport Relief TV with many famous celebrities featuring. The idea is to have fun and raise life-changing cash as money raised is spent by Comic Relief, to change lives at home and abroad. In the UK, the money will help give shelter to young people living on the streets and protection to those living with domestic abuse. Across the world, the money helps children into education, and provides communities with fresh water and life-saving vaccines. Individuals looking for activities to take part in the local area should check out the following website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/thingstodo.

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The Heywood Joggers Group will also be starting a 9 weeks beginners course on Tuesday 11th March. For further information about the course or the Heywood Joggers Group please email: heywoodsportsclubjoggers@gmail.com.

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SAINSBURYS Issue 11 2014

10th year of Sainsbury’s Active Kids ...scheme begins as schools, groups and clubs in Attleborough start collecting • Active Kids Ambassador David Beckham encourages Sainsbury’s Attleborough customers to start collecting • There are 111 schools and clubs now registered in the Attleborough area. • Scheme drives schools to get ahead of new national curriculum changes • Over £136 million worth of equipment and experiences donated nationally since 2005

111 are now registered to the Active Kids scheme, including Attleborough Infant school who joined in 2005.Thanks to Sainsbury’s customers, the school has collected 43659 since they registered. Last year they purchased equipment including some PE equipment,Tai Kwando and Street Dance sessions.

Miss Lucy Wayman, Head Teacher at Attleborough Infant School said “Joining Active Kids has greatly enhanced our ability to teach our children about The 10th year of Sainsbury’s Active Kids scheme the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle. We’re has launched at Attleborough. Customers can now delighted by the support from Sainsbury’s and collect vouchers in-store and help registered schools, it’s helped provide the children with fantastic groups and clubs across the Attleborough area equipment and experiences which will last for receive equipment and experiences. The scheme several years to come. We’re hoping to collect has launched seven months ahead of key changes even more vouchers in this landmark 10th year of to the national curriculum on cooking and healthy the scheme.” eating, where all pupils between the ages of seven To celebrate the 10th year of Active Kids, and 14 are to be taught cookery from September. registered schools, groups and clubs across the To support these key changes, over 100 new Attleborough area can create their order wishlist cookery and nutrition toolkits have been added to online by Friday 28 February, to be one of 32 the range of sports and cooking equipment on offer organisations across the UK in with a chance of as part of the voucher exchange for schools, Scouts winning their wishlist. Meanwhile, customers can and Guide groups and clubs. Meanwhile, teacher also nominate an organisation online to win their resource toolkits, developed in collaboration wishlist too. with the British Nutritional Foundation and the Department of Education, will equip school children Also, organisations that register their 2014 order with the materials, ingredients and knowledge to online by Wednesday 16th July and have sent their vouchers and order form by Wednesday learn the skills to lead healthier lives. 18th July will be entered into a prize draw, where Sainsbury’s Attleborough customers have until one organisation will win their order and have 20th May to collect vouchers and Active Kids it delivered by Active Kids Ambassador Ellie Ambassador David Beckham said: “Helping kids in Simmonds. Attleborough to understand why being active and eating healthily is really important, which is why I Sainsbury’s Store Manager Jason Symonds added: am proud to announce that Sainsbury’s Active Kids “Throughout the last 10 years, our customers have played a key part in helping young children collection is now open”. understand cooking and healthy eating from a “There are more ways than ever for schools, young age. With lots of great incentives this year clubs and organisations to use their Sainsbury’s and a greater focus on healthy eating and nutrition, Active Kids vouchers - with loads of food and we hope all of our registered schools, groups and exercise equipment available - it’s time to get clubs across Attleborough have fun collecting over collecting Attleborough. the next few months”. PAGE

ICENI - COLUMNISTS

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The Diary of a Norfolk Family.

I think it’s fair to say I am an animal lover. Even as I type this, I have one cat glued to my side, another asleep on my legs (balancing lap cats and laptops requires skill, I tell you) and in my dream world, I would like to add to my brood a Above: Keri Beevis couple of dogs, a donkey, maybe a few chickens and of course more kitties. I also want an elephant and a penguin, but I don’t think my one-bedroom house could really handle it and my name is Keri, not Noah. Anyway, bottom line is, I love animals, and that makes me a sucker for a rescue story, so on Valentine’s morning when I saw a pigeon stuck in a tree, I had to stop and help. It was just hanging there, flapping its little pigeon wings frantically as though its life depended on it and I couldn’t drive past and leave it. So yes, if you happened to be in Thorpe St Andrew at 08:15 on the morning of Valentine’s Day and saw some mad girl ditch her car in rush hour traffic to go rescue the bird in the tree, that would be me. Given my history of helping animals in need on my way to work - last year it was two dogs who were loose in the road and the year before was a poor run over kitty - I was feeling all Keri Doolittle about myself throughout the day and I figured karma would throw up something nice in return. Like hell did it! I went to the supermarket after work, planning to treat myself to the Valentine’s Meal Deal for 2, because my favourite thing about being a single girl with a healthy appetite on the most romantic day of the year is DOUBLE PORTIONS! Except they had sodding well sold out. I then had the pleasure of queuing 25 minutes at the check-out while the slowest cashier in the world chatted away with the two shoppers in front of me and became so engrossed in the conversation she actually stopped working. Of course by the time she got to me she was on a mission to be the fastest cashier in the world and practically threw my stuff through. Finally, as I left the store, someone emptied an entire swimming pool over me, and I eventually arrived home with a broken umbrella, soggy groceries and looking like I’d gone back to 1985 and stolen Jon Bon Jovi’s hair. So, no karma for Keri, but I did buy myself tulips. PAGE

Happy frigging Valentine’s Day indeed!

By Mark King Friends and families are always changing. Not in physical form but in the fact that people come into your life and also leave it. Friends change with your school, work place, or you just drift apart because of distance, or because your circumstances change like marriage and children. Births and deaths also change the family unit. All our Grand-parents have passed away, but one day in the far future I would like to be a Grand-parent myself, and if I’m really lucky maybe a Great Grand-parent. Then you have divorce or relationships just split up.

Above: Mark King

When my wife went to her girly weekender in London recently I thought it would be nice if the children and I took the mother-in-law out for the day. We are a close family but you never know what the future holds so I phoned her up, and asked if she would like to bring her new puppy for a walk with me and her grand-children. She was over the moon and when lunch was mentioned our Sunday had been planned out. We picked her up and then drove to The Dove public house just outside Poringland. I always say a pub is only as good as the landlord that runs it, and at the Dove they have a very good owner. It has the feel of a traditional country pub with a nice selection of ales, but also serves good value for money food. It has the roaring fire, and wooden beams, alongside a more modern conservatory. It also has a varied mixture of animals that keep the children amused from Peacocks’ to Chickens, and horses’ to goats’. There is a friendly mixture of locals and people like us that will travel miles to get there. Afterwards we picked up Pippin and took him for a walk in the local woods. It was muddy although a sunny clear day with a chill in the air; then finally we ended up back at the Mother-in-laws for warming mugs of tea . I know people who just don’t get on with members of their family. They don’t see them, never speak to them. It’s a shame because relationships are ever changing which mean it can work both ways. If a family friendship has broken down then it can be fixed again, and sometimes all it takes is a phone call!

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ADVERTISMENT Issue 11 2014

Keys | Fine Art Auctioneers A Great Year For A Great Centenary ne hundred years have passed since the beginning of the Great War and 2014 sees the beginning of four years of commemorative events which will solemnly mark this momentous conflict and the impact which it had on the modern world. All areas of civilian and military life were affected by the so-called war to end all wars and our perception of World War One, our link to it, is often encapsulated within the objects which survive from that time. Postcards and letters sent home from the Western front by troops from nations as far flung as Canada, New Zealand and Australia give the modern-day observer a glimpse back into the horrors, and hopes, experienced by those in the trenches. Army uniforms, helmets and badges with their worn elbows and knees, loose thread and musty smell, can only hint at the terrible events witnessed by the wearer but also serve to remind us of our recent history and the tangible link that these objects provide. In many cases, campaign and gallantry medals awarded for service and bravery are treasured possessions within a specialist collection and highly sought after by collectors. Great War maps and plans often shed some light on the complex system of trenches which were developed along the Western Front throughout the war, in many cases the maps are soiled with mud picked up when they were in use during the conflict. A sobering reminder of the realities of the war and all that it entailed for those who fought and died during the campaign. Notes, diaries and sketches completed by soldiers are often wonderful examples of comic humour, bravery and emotion and can be extremely popular when offered for sale at auction. Similarly, objects of trench art fashioned from bullets, shell cases and the detritus of war are popular and collectable pieces. In addition to the standard issue swords, bayonets and guns of the Great War, soldiers often produced improvised weaponry which they pieced together from other broken or borrowed objects. These unique pieces are wonderful to see and give an insight into the mentality of many of the troops; the lack of provision often countered only by the will to survive and win through. Food provisions were also often in short supply and in 1914 Queen Mary provided a Christmas tin for all British soldiers containing tobacco and chocolate. The tins are fairly common but a tin with

its original contents is quite rare and, as such, desirable to Great War enthusiasts. In short, items from WW1 and other conflicts, be it medals to postcards, sketches, posters or swords, from the front line or the home front, are extremely popular with enthusiastic collectors and those that wish to commemorate and remember the conflict. As specialists in Militaria, Keys Auctioneers are happy to offer valuation or sale advice on all objects, irrespective of condition. With some exciting entries already consigned for our May 20th and 21st Fine Antiques with Militaria auction, we are happy to appraise medals, edged weapons, guns, uniforms, trench art, military postcards and any other related items of military interest from the Great War or any other period. Some exciting entries have already been consigned, including an M.M., D.C.M., Great War medal group. For further information or to arrange an appointment please contact Sarah Prior or Robert Henshilwood on 01263 733195 or sarah.prior@keysauctions.co.uk or robert.henshilwood@keysauctions.ac.uk

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Every issue - Dave Lincoln of Horatio Creative (www.horatiocreative.com) will be answering any Web or Design questions you may have. If you would like to contact him, you can do so on Twitter: @HoratioCreative

I am thinking of having a website made - what information do you need before we get started? @doug_frost

Thanks for the question Doug - as with most jobs, whether it be building a new house or creating a website, you first need to speak to the client, and lay the foundations of the project before building on top of these. If the information you gather at this stage is incorrect or incomplete then everything that follows will also be. There are a few ways companies like to gather this information, some send out a formal questionnaire, I prefer the informal ‘chin wag’ over a coffee (mine is a Latte with 1 sugar please!), but essentially we are all trying to find out the same information. About the company Firstly I like to find out more about the company I am dealing with, so - What products / services do you trade in? This is whole point of the website – to try and increase revenue / interest in these areas. Next, find out more information about the competition - it’s always good to see what we are up against! Who are your competitors? How do you differ from these? Are there any features in their websites that you have seen and you like? The Current Website - Do you have a website already? What is the URL? What do you not like about the current site? What do you like most about the current site? If the client has an existing website, obviously they are not happy with what is there, otherwise we wouldn’t be talking about a making new one. However, content / features can sometimes be rescued and re-used in the new project. The Project Tailoring the project to the target user base - Who is your target client base? What level of skill do these users have when it comes to using technology? Will the user base have any special needs? Is a mobile / tablet version of the website needed? Getting this part of the project right is crucial - the people defined here are PAGE

(most likely) going to be the majority using the finished product so everything must be tailored towards them and their positive user experience. What Does The Client Like - What is important to you about the design of the website? Do you have an existing brand colour scheme you would like to use, or any preferred colours? What websites have you seen that appeal to you? As we know – the client is always right, so it’s always a good idea to find out their preferences. The Website Functionality - Do you need to be able to update the Website on your own (is a CMS needed)? Will you be selling anything on the website or taking any payments online? Are there any other specific features you need (user login / calendars / forums / blogs / news / subscription services)? The Nitty-Gritty - When do you wish for the project to be live? Do you have a budget you are trying to meet? Now comes the awkward bit…always best to get this information out at the start though – then both parties know where they stand moving forward. Other Information What Content Does The User Already Have - Do you already have any content written (either web or printed)? Do you have any brand imagery that you wish to use? Getting / writing content is one of the most time consuming jobs in the project - so best to start this early to help avoid delays towards the end. Website Domain and Hosting - Do you already own a domain name and have a Hosting Package? Do you have the login information for these accounts? These are the two vital elements needed to get the website online. I realise this seems like a lot of questions when they are written down in this way but I always find that after a 10 minute chat, most of this information is offered as part of a natural conversation as you are getting to know a client.

THE STAR THROWERS

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Star Throwers As Star Throwers gets ready for their spectacular charity darts evening with five times world champion Eric Bristow, I speak to Steven Ho, General Manager of Star Throwers. tar Throwers became a registered charity in 2009, opened by Dr Henry Manning’s. Dr Manning’s previously worked at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital attending to cancer patients. “Though he did the best he could, he felt that cancer patients needed more support, especially for those outside of Norwich”, said Steven. For the first two years, everyone who worked at Star Throwers worked as volunteers. “We have a good reputation in the town with around 30 volunteers to help; ranging from meet and greeters to Gardner’s, it just wouldn’t be possible without them”, said Steven. Without people to help Star Throwers raise money, it simply wouldn’t be possible for Star Throwers to carry on. “We dependently rely on the public to do their own fundraising and sponsorships. We couldn’t do it without them”. The Crafty Cockney Eric Bristow is set to attend Wymondham Rugby Club on the 24th May 2014. The darts exhibition will see the champion in all his glory, as well as giving a few lucky people the chance to play against Bristow. For £15, there will be an auction for a 7 day holiday to a luxury villa in Kololi beach resort in Gambia. “This is a great chance for the public to meet Eric Bristow”. This is the first time that Bristow will be promoting and raising awareness of Star Throwers. “It’s about getting our name out there and making sure people know that we are here for them”, says Steven.

their loved one in good, capable hands Is reassuring, giving them the chance to relax. Steven Ho and many of the other volunteers can easily relate to all carers and patients going through Cancer. Steven’s mum passed away to cancer in 2010, Unfortunly, Steven and his family had not heard of Star Throwers when they were going through a tough time. “It was extremely hard to go through it alone, that is why it is our aim to make sure that no one feels as though they are alone throughout cancer, like I did. People need that extra bit of help that hospitals can’t always give”, says Steven. Star Throwers is an advice and support charity in which all funds go to keeping Star Throwers alive, and making sure that they can give the best support and advice as possible. Star Throwers strongly believes that though Cancer is a strong disease, even if the charity can make a difference to one person’s life, it would be worth it. “We have a lot of no hopers as they have been told by doctors that they are terminally ill, we can’t help everybody but if we can make a difference to just one person it would be worth everything we do”, said Steven.

When asked if there was anything else Steven would like to say; “I would like to thank Lord Russell Baker for his continued support & organising the darts exhibition Star Throwers offers all sorts of complimentary that will be happening in May and also the Wymondham therapies, offering patients Reflexology, Massages, Rugby Club for all their hard work.” Tickets for the Yoga Classes, Arts and crafts, diet advice and Dart exhibition in aid of Star Throwers can be bought from Star Throwers on Melton Road Wymondham counselling; all which help to provide peace and or Star Throwers Charity shop, Middleton Street relaxation. “These therapies don’t beat the cancer Wymondham for only £15 where there will be drinks, but benefits the person, it’s about making sure that a live music and of course Eric Bristow for a 7.30pm person doesn’t feel as though they are alone, if they start. “It’s a good opportunity for people to meet Eric want a bit of pampering or just to talk, we are here for but to also find out more about us and how we care for them”. Star throwers also welcome every carer. If they those affected by cancer.” also need advice and additional support or if they want Article by: April Clayton PAGE a break for themselves knowing that they have left

SOCIAL MEDIA

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The Importance Of Being Social On Social Media How many times have you been on Twitter or another social media platform and had someone drop in, shout about their own service or product and then just disappear? It’s a bad trait sadly employed by a large number of people who don’t realise the importance of actually ‘being social’ on social media. If you think of social media as networking but without actually physically meeting someone then you wouldn’t dream of barging into a crowded room, shouting about your product and then expect people to respond favourably. Of course you wouldn’t and the principles are no different on social media. Being Social Social media isn’t about hard sell, it’s about listening, discussing, sharing and generally building relationships through interacting with businesses and people. Always remember that all people on social media are potential customers and advocates of your product or service. Being successful on social media is about building a voice for yourself, your business and your brand - that is trusted and respected. Social media may be ‘free’ but it takes time and dedication on your part to actually establish and maintain a presence and tone of voice on social media - there’s no ‘quick fix’. Over time, through discussion and sharing content you will hopefully become seen as a PAGE recognised ‘voice’ in your specialist field by

fellow tweeters. Sharing snippets of helpful information, giving advice or even showing people what you’ve been doing enhances their perception of you and you begin to build trust and recognition. Be honest and sincere and you will build a rapport with your followers - they are then more likely to trust you and then even more likely to recommend you to their friends and colleagues. Iceni Magazine FREE Monthly Lifestyle Magazine For Norwich And Norfolk. Promoter of #norfolkhour join us every Mon, Weds & Fri from 8.30pm Follow Us: @icenimagazine Social media is a great way to build a reputation for your business as it’s quick and easy to share and inform but it also gives your customers a chance to talk to you direct. Keep an eye on what other people, across all social media are saying about your name, company, or brand and if there’s a problem, get in touch and see if you can fix it or if they’re singing your praises - share it. Promoting yourself Earlier I said don’t shout about your product or service, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t promote what you do. Show people what you’ve been up to by including a photo directly in your tweet and ask people for feedback or tweet an interesting fact linked

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to what you offer. This initiates conversation in your work and can then lead to people favouriting, retweeting or even following you and is a much more acceptable way of promoting yourself than saying ‘I have this buy it!’ and don’t forget if someone sings your praises, RT and credit them - make them feel good and important to your business - they then potentially become an ‘advocate’ for you - something that money can’t buy! Specialist twitter hours In addition to just tweeting to your followers during the day, groups of like-minded people have created a variety a ‘hours’ that enable you to chat with businesses or individuals in a form of ‘soft’ networking. There are a huge number of twitter ‘hours’ available and these are generally divided into two categories - those based on a specialist service like weddings for instance, and those that are based on geographical location. Our local geographical ‘hour’ is #NorfolkHour which takes place on Mondays’, Wednesdays’ and Fridays’ from 8:30pm - 9:30pm and has a wide range of interesting businesses and individuals to listen and engage with. Sometimes there’s even live meet-ups called #tweetups where groups who’ve spoken on Twitter can actually meet in person. There are obviously other local ‘hours’ like #GYhour and #KingsLynnHour, in addition to #NorfolkHour so it’s best to search and see which are best for you - everyone’s friendly and always open to new individuals or businesses joining in.

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THE OLD AND NEW Issue 11 2014

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THE OLD AND THE NEW They are two of Norwichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most familiar buildings, immediately recognisable icons of the Cities historic to the ground to make room for it, so did the Cathedral. past and its progressive future. Both much beloved buildings today, world famous symbols of our City. Yet developments that, nearly The juxtaposition is a startling one. The reassuringly a thousand years ago were as controversial and comforting sight of the Church of St Peter Mancroft, contenscious to the local population as those that stood, almost eternal, in its handsomely elevated might advocate their removal tomorrow in favour of position next to the Market Place whilst, the shortest some high rise offices. But then the Normans were of strolls away and in a blink of an eye stands The used to getting what they wanted. And they did. Forum, still new, still shiny; a peak of steel and glass Castles and Cathedrals were, after all, nothing more in the shadow of ancient history. to them than symbols of their rule and authority, their might and grandeur designed to frighten and awe an Such is the powerful visual impact of both buildings already kowtowed population. it is difficult to not gaze at one of them without immediately feeling drawn to the other. Thus the They succeeded. But there were concessions. casual bystander can stand betwixt the two, eyes darting from one to the other, the enquiring mind One of which was the creation of a new market place comparing and contrasting buildings who, whilst they to replace the one they had summarily tossed aside might almost be seen as being on the verge of an in favour of the Castle. This is the Market place that embrace are separated by almost a thousand years we know and love today, overseen, as it is by the of history. new Church, another lofty reminder to the people of Norwich of who was now in charge and that, in their St Peter Mancroft stands on one of the most ancient eyes, God was also a Norman. Here to watch over you. building sites in all of our fine City, the Churches original Or else. This Church was, over time, to become the foundations dating back to the years that followed familiar sight today of St Peter Mancroft. the Battle of Hastings; a construction perceived and pursued at a time when William the Conqueror sat The original Church on the site was built by a Ralph de upon the English throne. And, perhaps typically of all Guader, the then Earl of East Anglia as well as the Lord planners and developers, then and now, a conquering of Gael and Montfort in France. Typically he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Norman army duly decided, upon arriving in Norwich a local boy made good. Ralph hailed from the Welsh to change things around a bit, disapproving of the borders, thus, as a result, becoming one of the very manner in which the Anglo Saxons had laid out the first of a long line of people who felt it their divine right City; its ancient centre and market then sited nearer to move to Norfolk from other parts of the country to where Tombland is today. in order to build and live in second homes whilst the locals toiled all day and night around him. Ralph The Normans liked to get things done. Red tape and did, however, at least have honourable intentions, assorted bureaucracies were unknown to both them the prime example of that being the origins of the and the society they encouraged and they set about spectacular Church which still stands today. altering Norwich in quite a dramatic fashion. Up went the Castle, a symbol of power and intent and, once Unfortunately for Ralph, merely building a Church innumerable buildings had been summarily razed did not even match his overall ambition and, with PAGE

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a glimpse of power going irrevocably to his head, he partially led a rebellion against King William, the Conqueror of 1066 fame. This did not go down well with William and the Normans who, in an act of pique, took up arms against Norwich, slaughtering anyone thought to be an ally of the foolhardy Ralph who had, by now, fled back to France. But at least he had left the beginnings of the fine Church which adorns the marketplace skyline, sharing the skyline with The Forum now, unbegrudgingly, whispering it the wisdom of a thousand years like a benevolent Great Grandfather giving advice to an errant teenager. “Ah, young fellow...the things I’ve seen, the changes that have taken place around me, the stories I could tell you of times past”

Radio Norfolk, whose studios look down on the busy Forum floor below.

The Forum is one of the buildings that form the Norwich 12, an initiative that was launched by the Norwich Heritage Economic and Regeneration Trust. The Trust’s intent was to develop twelve of Norwich’s most iconic buildings into an integrated family of heritage attractions which act as a powerful tribute It has been, and remains, a much admired Church. and showcase for building and cultural development Renowned and much respected historical scholar in the City over the last 1000 years. Completed in Nikolaus Pevsner pronounced it as “The Norfolk 2001, The Forum is the most modern building within Parish Church par excellence” whilst John Wesley, the Trust, the oldest, Norwich Castle predating it by Theologian and a founder of the Methodist movement more than one thousand years with the entire Trust declared that, “I scarcely remember ever to have seen containing buildings from the Norman, Medieval, a more beautiful parish church; the more so because Georgian, Victorian and modern eras. its beauty results not from foreign ornaments, but from the very fine form and structure of it.” Modern buildings are all too readily dismissed as ugly and not fit for purpose by a very great number Praise indeed. of people, a criticism that, given some of the concrete monstrosities that have blighted English Cities in recent The Forum was built as a millennium project for years seems fair enough. It is difficult to argue against the East of England and was completed in 2001. The Forum’s inclusion however, its contemporary lines And, just as St Peter Mancroft does, it stands on the of steel and glass contributing modern beauty within foundations of an older building, in this instance, the a City that has many more traditional architectural old Norwich Library which was lost to fire in 1994. Yet, masterpieces. as grandiose and spectacular a modern building as it is, the sort that 1950’s comic books predicted of their To match the longevity of St Peter Mancroft however, future-albeit one that would be lived on the moon-it The Forum will need to be still standing and in use still reflects a classical age as part of its façade with by the middle of the 27th Century-will it endure for that Grecian sweep of the amphitheatre-like steps as long as it’s more tranquil neighbour? And, just as that lead to its entrance. It’s interior of course, is also importantly, will St Peter Mancroft, even then, still be devoted to a form of mass, albeit that related to the proudly standing by its side? media rather than that which involves bread and wine, with the Forum acting as a high tech home to both You wouldn’t bet against it. the Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library as well as the offices of both BBC Look East television and BBC Article By: Edward Couzens-Lake PAGE The Church we are all recognise today was begun in 1430 and consecrated a quarter of a century laternearly three hundred years after the Normans had conquered Britain and Ralph had set the ecclesiastical ball rolling.

EAST ANGLIAN GAME & COUNTRY FAIR Issue 11 2014

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East Anglian Game & Country Fair, April 26th & 27th 2014 The 2014 East Anglian Game & Country Fair, in association with ‘The Eastern Daily Press’ and ‘Fine & Country’ will take place on Saturday the 26th & Sunday the 27th April, at The Norfolk Showground, Norwich. e have several new displays including world famous Frenchman Christian Moullec who will be taking to the Norfolk Countryside skies in his microlight flying with his flock of geese and swans. Christian lives and breathes for his birds and has been training birds for years to follow him in formation to enable them to find safe migratory routes. Christian was recently featured in nature documentary ‘Earthflight’ on the BBC, which explored the extraordinary relationship possible between humans and birds. This is a rare opportunity to see this fascinating display which is in the UK for one weekend only. The Savage Skills cycle stunt team that wowed the nation on ITV1’s ‘Let’s Get Gold’ will be attending the East Anglian Game and Country Fair this year. The Savage Skills team has 8 World and over 25 British Championship titles so you’re sure to see some of the most impressive tricks, jumps and stunts possible on a bicycle, many of which you would not think possible. They will be performing in the main arena twice each day so make sure you head over to watch one of their performances. There will also be an opportunity to meet the riders and pick up some tips as they will have a selection of bikes available for all to try in their ‘have a go’ area. There are excellent equestrian displays and workshops at the East Anglian Game & Country Fair. Pine Lodge School of Classical Equitation present an invitation to see working equitation ridden by the riders who have represented Great

Britain in the European and World Working Equitation Teams. The Uk Polocrosse display returns in the main arena each day and there will be horse behavioural demonstrations in the round pen arena over the weekend. The UK National Horseboarding Championship is the latest, and arguably the most exciting, equine sport around. The 2014 Horseboarding Championship season will begin at the East Anglian Game & Country Fair in April, not to be missed. East Anglia now has the greatest concentration of local horseboarding teams in the country and we expect a big turnout for this event; so come and support your local teams as they shoot it out with the best from around the country. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Christie Webb who is the East Anglian Regional Co-Ordinator. We have a fantastic line up of free events to watch in the Main and Countryside Arena. Ring displays also include 6 times FITASC Sporting World Champion, European Champion and English Open Champion John Bidwell, West Norfolk Hunt, Norfolk Fire Horse Rescue Demonstration, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Ferret Racing, Fly Fishing, Lurcher Displays, Gun Dog demonstrations and much more. Whether you are a practicing falconer, nature enthusiast or not the falconry village is sure to keep you entertained. There will be mini events going on all day in the arena; lure swinging competitions, talks on hunting and a chance to practice you skills at catching a ‘wild injured owl’ plus several stands to browse. We are delighted to announce that the Norwich Original Fleamarket has just been added to the line up for this year’s show. Visit their stand on Avenue E for a great selection of stands selling antiques, collectables, vintage and retro goods. They are the oldest, biggest and best monthly antiques fair in Norwich.

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production advice on their stand in the gardening area. Children of all ages will be able to take part in countryside activities and meet several animals. Stands at the event for little ones include Red Barn Farm, The Exotic Animal Encounter, Woodbine Alpacas, Heart Radio and Scratby Donkey Rides. Join in and ‘have a go’ at a range of country activities from clay shooting with John Bidwell’s High Lodge instructors or enter the 40-bird re-entry shooting competition for men, women and juniors. Fly fishing with the Salmon and Trout Association, ferret racing and archery to mountain biking, paintballing and crossbows. Take a helicopter pleasure flight over the showground, try the air rifle range, hold a bird of prey or take a ride in a Landrover on the off road 4x4 course. We are delighted to announce the Top Dog Paintball team will be at the 2014 East Anglian Game & Country Fair. They will be holding several live Paintball Demonstrations throughout the weekend this will give you firsthand knowledge of how paintball looks and works in the game field. They will also be bringing along an inflatable target range, which you will be able to have a go at and get a real feel for the game. Visit the forestry area which hosts the The East of England Cutters & Climbers Competition and Pole Climbing Competitions. Woodland Ways Bushcraft & Survival will be demonstrating their vast knowledge of bushcraft & survival

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techniques. There will be opportunities throughout the day to get ‘hands on’ and learn some skills for yourself. They will also be running ‘Pigeon Plucking’ competitions on their stand over the weekend. Find out how quickly you can prepare a pigeon for the table without using a knife. Our game fair country kitchen has a great new line up with a variety of cookery workshops and demonstrations taking place over the weekend from a selection of local chefs, including Celebrity Chef Chris Coubrough, Franck Pontais, Roger Hickman, Jon Gay and Na Hansell plus many more. We have a wide variety of exhibitors in the food hall from Norfolk and across the UK bringing unusual and mouthwatering food and drink to the show for our visitors to sample, enjoy and purchase. There are over 300 shopping stands with a wide variety of products from fashion and footwear to gun makers, eco products, fishing products and home improvements. Plus craft halls, gift marquees, The Ideal Home Roadshow and the main bar will be serving a great selection of local beers and drinks over the weekend with a barbecue night on the Saturday with live music, all welcome. We welcome dogs on leads and there is plenty for them to do at the show! Dock Dogs from America will be returning running the Big Air Wave competitions. Mid Norfolk Gun Dog Club will be running the Gun Dog Scurry competitions and ‘have a go’ over the weekend and New for 2014 a Gundog Team event. Enter your dog into the Dog Agility and Jumping competitions and ‘have a go’ arenas, the Pet Dog Show or even the popular Terrier & Lurcher Show which take place on Sunday at 11am, which will be a qualifier for all major championships as well as the East Anglian Championship. Simon Whitehead will be running his ‘Dog & Ferret’ arena along with Lurcher specialist Jim Greenwood. A dog crèche is also available at the show run by Samsalin Dog Rescue so if you need to leave your dog

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& 3 Children) £30, (offer valid until 16/04/14 and a small booking fee applies). Under 5’s are Free and Car Parking is Free for all. On the gate prices: Adult £15.00, Children (5-16 Yrs) £5.00, Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) £40, Under 5’s are Free and Free Car Parking for all.

somewhere safe for a couple of hours you can. Louise Wilkes from Hands 4 Hounds will be available to give people more information about Canine Massage and for one to one consultations and mobility assessments. She will also be giving talks and holding demonstrations and small group workshops for people interested in learning basic massage techniques. Whether you want information about the Game Fair prior to buying tickets or want to know what is happening next in the Main Arena during the weekend or to save your car park location, the Game Fair app is your essential guide to a great day out for all the family, available to download FREE from ‘The App Store’. Ticket Information: Advance discounted admission tickets are available now online at www.ukgamefair.co.uk or by calling the ticket hotline number 0871 230 1102 Calls cost 10p per minute from a BT landline plus standard network charges. Adult £12.00, Children (5-16 Yrs) £4.00 and Family (2 Adults

Become a member of the show! Priced at a very attractive £25 per adult, £10 per child (5-16 yrs) or £70 for a family (2 adults & 3 children) it’s great value! Beat the queues with prioritised car parking & admission to the show plus entry into the ringside Members’ enclosure with luxury loos! Membership tickets, gift packages and experience days are also available to book online at www.ukgamefair. co.uk or call 01263 735 828 for more information. Camping Weekend Tickets - Set in glorious parkland, The Norfolk Showground is a fantastic place to visit and camp for the weekend, conveniently situated just 5 miles from Norwich city centre. Just bring your Caravan, Camper or Tent and enjoy a fun filled short break in Norfolk with your friends and family! The Norfolk Showground provides excellent camping facilities plus you can enjoy two whole days at one of Norfolk’s most talked about family days out The East Anglian Game & Country Fair. Well behaved pets are most welcome too. Book early and save money on Camping weekend tickets visit www.ukgamefair.co.uk for prices and full details. Keep up to date with all the latest game fair news and offers at www.ukgamefair.co.uk Subscribe to our e-newsletter and join us on our social networking sites.

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ICENI - FOOD & DRINK

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24 Beers Launches Online Beer Shop 24 Beers has launched an online beer shop, www.24beers.co.uk, based in Norwich. The purpose is to give small, independent breweries a chance to sell their beer to a national audience. The shop offers a small number of beers with a broad range of styles, keeping quality high and prices low. 24 Beers selects each brewery for the quality of its beers and its niche appeal and only sells beers you do not find in chain supermarkets. Ben Mullard founded 24 Beers as a self-funded the venture. The 3 key aims are: make local beer available UK-wide, make it easy for customers to buy online, give the best price possible. Ben spent the next year building an online shop that is easy to navigate and fast. The breweries that 24 Beers works with reach from Somerset to Edinburgh; the range of beers is even more diverse. 24 Beers stocks Belgian-style saison & dubbel, German-style bock, pale ale to black ale, stout and wheat beer.

“I’m excited to be joining such a challenging marketplace. I want 24 Beers to offer the best quality and price; no vouchers, no promos, just always an awesome deal. That will make 24 Beers stand out.”, says Ben Mullard, Founder & Managing Director. “The company is small right now but I intend to grow it through 2014. I’ll be increasing the range of beer and offering new ways for customers to save money.”

• 24 Beers is an online retailer that sells craft beer and real ale from independent British brewers, direct to the consumer. • Based in Norwich, Norfolk. • Delivers to customers across the UK from its warehouse in Snetterton, Norfolk. • Currently stocks beers from Ellenberg’s Brewery, Knops Beer Company, Kubla Brewery, Savour Beers and TicketyBrew.

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THE ROBERT KETT PUB ...in Lime Tree Avenue, Wymondham was re-launched in May 2013 after an extensive refit. The interior has a warm and welcoming feel and there are individual bays with a personal TV to enable you to watch in comfort and privacy with your friends or loved ones. A local pub with all the sky sports, pool table, darts, live bands and discos. There is a large extensive menu with amazing daily food offers, also catering for children and they have a seniors menu. The informal dining style suits couples, families and groups looking to celebrate a special occasion or just for a meal out. The outside area has been improved with new garden furniture - when the sun shines enables its diners to take advantage of the ‘al fresco’ dining opportunity. There is also a new Smoking shelter. The beer prices are very competitive too - you can get a pint of Ruddles for just £1.99!! Or a pint of Carlsberg for only £2.29!! Food is served all day every day from 12 noon until 9 pm They can also cater for any party and offer a selection of finger buffets. At the front of house you will find a warm and welcoming team and the manager Andy Byford welcomes customers old and new. If you are looking for great service and value give The Robert Kett a visit! PAGE

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Brown’s Restaurant-Café ...was opened in Mundford, Norfolk on June 4th 2011. orders at 4.00pm. Also open for candlelit dinner on the first Saturday evening of every month, the restaurant transforms from bright and airy daytime style to warm and romantic evening ambience. With an eclectic and hand-picked selection of background music and a genuinely friendly welcome any time of the day, Brown’s has a loyal local following and always surprises new visitors with its unique atmosphere and freshly prepared, delicious food.

Proprietor Mark Clayton explains the ethos behind it: ‘Having moved to Norfolk from London 13 years ago, I was struck by how much excellent produce is grown in the county, and I really wanted to showcase the best of Norfolk from field to plate. Before the restaurant opened, Mark visited many local farms and sampled a lot of East Anglian produce. He says, ‘Norfolk produces some of the best meat and poultry in the country, and it’s here on our doorstep,’ says Mark. ‘Local suppliers mean our ingredients are usually days or even weeks fresher than in many shops, and that means tastier, healthier food on the plate. Of course ‘keeping it local’ is on trend at the moment, but for long-term sustainability it’s also a necessity. What a shame there aren’t many more establishments in the county that feel the same, but I’m hopeful that others will follow suit. This will help not just the local farmers but also the local economy.’ But the best ingredients are only part of the story. What happens in the kitchen is what brings customers back again and again. ‘Before we opened I gathered a strong young team of chefs with diverse talents. Good nutrition plays a big part in the making of our changing seasonal menus, and we still have the same chefs working in the glass-fronted kitchen today, which is pretty unheard of in the restaurant industry where chefs normally come and go. We’re really proud of the fantastic feedback from our customers.’ Brown’s is now open seven days a week, for breakfast from 9.00am, lunch from 12.00 noon and last PAGE

A perfect venue for lunch or dinner for two or a private function for 100, Brown’s has a live music license and alcohol license to 1.00am. The experienced chefs can cater for any occasion, hosting birthday celebrations, weddings, Christmas parties, and even a regular murder-mystery evening. Brown’s can be found at the roundabout on the edge of Mundford village, at the junction of the A1065 and the A134. For reservations (advised), call 01842 879888, but drop-ins always welcome.

Tastes of ANGLIA Linking Food with Tourism - A Marriage made in East Anglia Is a membership organisation supporting and promoting the food and drink producers of the region; the retailers supplying local produce and the hospitality outlets working with locally grown ingredients. Communicating, supporting, advising and facilitating.

Nearly two decades on as a not-for-profit selffunded venture, they represent some of the finest manufacturers and growers of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best produce, ingredients and products from large household names to the smallest one-person enterprises.

They are the voice for local food and drink produced in the East of England, Tastes of Anglia is the Eastern regional food body, created by the Government (originally as MAFF, now called DEFRA) and the Food from Britain campaign back in the early Nineties.

However beyond our core marketing and business support activities is a dedicated interest in nurturing real local and seasonal food and the whole rural sector across the six counties of our region, namely Norfolk, Cambs, Suffolk, Herts, Essex and Beds.

Their primary aim is to promote the interests of their enthusiastic membership of high quality local food and drink producers, independent retail and catering businesses, affiliate service providers, major wholesalers and multiple retailers.

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The Dragon Hall UK Beer Festival One of the county’s most friendly and relaxed beer festivals returns in late April. The Dragon Hall UK Beer Festival returns on Friday 25th April and runs through to Sunday 27th. Since its inaugural year in 2011 this has become one of the most loved and friendliest beer festivals around, and has become renowned as an especially female friendly festival. In the largely male dominated world of beer and beer festivals The Dragon Hall Beer Festival is also unusual in that all organisers are women, including chief beer selector Emma Pinder, Andrea Kirkby who expertly looks after the beer during the 3 day festival and runs the bars and Dragon Hall Events Manager Rachael McLanagan who oversees it all. This year the Festival will be showcasing a selection of unusual real ales from right across the UK to bring some of the finest lesser known ales supplied

by independent brewers to Norwich with as many ales from all over the county as can be fitted under the ancient timbers of Dragon Hall’s magnificent crown post roof (and all round the building). Following an enthusiastic response from drinkers last year The Cider Corner will also return with its choice selection of real ciders. Delicious hot food will be available at all sessions as well as tea, coffee and soft drinks for drivers. There will be live music from a range of bands who will be announced soon. Dragon Hall has had a long association with beer drinkers. It is now one of Norwich’s best-loved historic buildings but from the death of its founder Robert Toppes in 1467 to its rediscovery in the early 1980’s it was largely neglected with parts of the building being put to various uses ranging from shops to a vicarage to slum tenement housing. Most relevantly it has housed at least three pubs, the last, The Old Barge Inn was serving thirsty drinkers until 1969. Indeed the building we now know as Dragon Hall was owned by brewers Watney Mann until 1979. It reopened following restoration and extension as a modern visitor attraction in 2006. The 2014 Dragon Hall UK Beer Festival is supported by CAMRA, special souvenir glasses are included in the admission price and all proceeds will help towards the upkeep of Dragon Hall which is cared for by an independent trust. See www.dragonhall.org for details of all events at Dragon Hall. Proceeds from all events are used for the upkeep of the unique 15th century trading hall.

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For a couple whose previous jobs have included Actress, Midwife and IT Security Consultant in and around the South of England, opening a deli in Hunstanton, on the North Norfolk coast, may seem an unusual new venture for a couple in their fifties. However, this is exactly what Mark and Rosie Kacary are doing with the opening of ‘The Norfolk Deli’. Mark and Rosie have 3 children and are expecting their first grandchild in May/June this year. Having grown up in Norwich, Rosie has always been keen to return to her roots, with a special desire to live near the coast. After some gentle persuasion and months of searching Mark realised resistance was useless and the couple have found the perfect location in North Norfolk’s ‘Sunny Hunny’. “We wanted to combine our passion for excellent quality food, with our desire to offer people exceptional customer service, along with Rosie’s desire to be back in Norfolk and close to the sea. Finding The Wine Cellar and Deli, in Hunstanton was the realisation that we had found the business which would give us everything we sought”, says Mark Both have a love of Norfolk’s diverse foods and ‘The Norfolk Deli’ sources fine produce from ales to chutneys and salami to locally roasted coffee as well as those hard to find ingredients for that special recipe. “Even long term locals may be surprised to see what their county has to offer in terms of fine food.We believe that Norfolk provides some of the best quality food from some of the most talented Artisan producers”, says Mark. The Deli is a beautiful shop which offers a range of services to the community in Hunstanton and surrounding areas. For example they provide everything you would expect from a Deli, including a Deli counter with a good choice of cheeses (English, Norfolk and beyond), they have Charcutierie where they are offering Norfolk products

such as Marsh Pig Salami, as well as Bray Cottage’s Pork Pies and Sausage rolls. There is the usual arrange of ambient foods which include a growing range of Norfolk produce. However they also offer a green grocery offering as well as a fish counter (currently Friday/Saturday only). This is something so many of our customers wanted us to keep, and it proves to be extremely popular. We are committed to keep this in place, it is crazy that a seaside resort such as Hunstanton doesn’t have a wet fish counter, so with the support of our customers in time we hope to extend its opening hours. We have moved the coffee machine so that we can offer our customers a totally new coffee/ tea experience. The Sandwich menu has been revamped and a takeaway lunchtime menu launched. We have a beautiful cellar which people love, but which has been under used. We intend to change that. The Norfolk Deli were proud to be mentioned in this month’s edition of Which magazine. The Norfolk Deli website www.norfolk-deli.co.uk offers quality hampers for every occasion and all other products can be purchased either on line or in the shop.

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Humpty Dumpty Brewery Was founded in 1998 in Reedham, Norfolk. Established near the train station, the brewery takes its name from GER Class T-19R steam locomotives which operated on the Norwich to Lowestoft line in the early 20th Century. he 2-4-0 engines were front-heavy and looked as though they may well fall off the line, hence the name ‘Humpty Dumpties’. 16 years on, the now well established microbrewery operates an 11-barrel brewplant and produces a wide range of award-winning real ales, widely available throughout East Anglia.

and windmills out to the wind turbines at Scroby Sands, combining the new with the old, tradition with modernity. Recurring themes are now appearing within their pumpclips: Here the traditional reedcutter, as seen in their Reedcutter pumpclip, is walking down the road towards the Broadland Sunrise after a hard day’s work with a jug of ale, of course!

Broadland Sunrise, their 4.2% ABV orange-red ale, is the most recent of such award winners, having picked up awards in both cask and bottle. Developed in 2008, this was the brewery’s first experiment with rye malt and Amarillo American hops. It was tested throughout the summer with the first public tastings taking place at their Annual Christmas Open Weekend.

So raise a glass to Humpty Dumpty Brewery and their Broadland Sunrise: Champion Beer of Norfolk 2010 and Champion Bottled Beer of Norfolk 2013. Cheers!

The use of rye malt meant that the brewery was able to make a drier beer compared to others in their portfolio, which combined with the fruitiness of the hops they felt gave it a perfect balance of malt, hops and dryness.

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The Proper Pizza Co ‘This month as part of our food and drink feature we’re talking to James Hammond from The Proper Pizza Co about his mobile wood fired pizza company based in Norfolk.’ What inspired you to start The Proper Pizza Co? I’ve always loved pizza. In 2008 I saw a portable wood fired oven advertised online by a company in Suffolk, so I went to see them and tasted my first wood fired pizza. I bought an oven and invited my friends round for a pizza tasting party, where they brought along their favourite toppings. One of my friends said my pizzas tasted so good I could sell them and The Proper Pizza Company was born! Why did you choose the mobile option rather than premises? My background is in hospitality, particularly restaurants, so I was aware of the high costs associated with running a premises. To avoid this I decided to be mobile and simply pop up and sell pizza to the public.

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What is so special about wood fired ovens? I was hooked from the beginning. I love the organic process of cooking with the wood fired oven; from lighting the fire, to shaping the dough and then watching the pizza crust cook on the hot stones while the toppings bubble. Cooking with wood at 400 degrees also produces the authentic Neapolitan flavour which cannot be achieved by other cooking methods, and the pizzas cook in around 90 seconds so we can keep up with even the most demanding of crowds. Are you pizzas made to order and how long do they take? All our pizzas are handmade to order using fresh ingredients. From start to finish they take about 3 minutes.

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What events do you cater at?

What is your favourite pizza?

We cater for various private events; Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really tough question but I think my weddings are our speciality and we can favourite has to be a proper Margherita made offer everything from canapĂŠs to a three with buffalo mozzarella. course wood fired menu. You can also find us at some of the smaller The flavour combination of tomato, fresh family festivals and other public events basil and soft, creamy cheese has to be one around East Anglia and the UK so visit our of the greatest on earth. website and social media pages for more information. Have you anything else to add? Have you had any unusual topping requests?

The Proper Pizza Co recently joined Feast on the Street, a collective for street food We get all sorts of strange requests traders in East Anglia, and you can often but I think the most unusual so far has to find us at their regular event outside The be carrot! Forum on the last Thursday of every month.

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ICENI INTERVIEWS Issue 11 2014

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Iceni Interviews Chris Queen

Owner And Head Roaster Of Smokey Barn Interview by April Clayton Smokey Barn Coffee Roasters LTD supplies fresh roasted coffee to everyone at home and business around the UK. Chris Queen, owner and head roaster of Smokey Barn takes some time out of Roasting to tell me about everything, from coffee to his previous business in the back yard. First of all, tell me about Smokey Barn Coffee Roasters. The business was registered in January 2012, so 2 years ago I started all of this in my back yard in an old shed on my own. When I was a teenager, my parents owned a coffee shop, that’s what led me to coffee, though I’ve never wanted to own a café like they did, too much hard work (he jokes). A year before starting Smokey Barn, I took a year to learn how to roast by reading books, and watching tutorials online. I also did a number of courses in London, once I was confident with roasting; I decided that it was now or never, so I went for it. Though the business is 2 years old, Smokey Barn moved to a building on King Street, Norwich only at the beginning of February. It’s took me three months re-doing the place and I’m finally here. For our readers that aren’t familiar with coffee roasting, tell us about the process of what you do? The orders come in of what businesses or general public want, I then put the coffee beans that are like lentils at this stage, through the coffee roaster machine. The beans then go through two phases; the drying and roasting phase. The beans initially have around 15% of water in them so the machine first sucks out the water in them. They then go PAGE

through the roasting phase which is where the beans will start to change colour. After a certain length of time, which is the secret skill of the roaster, the beans will pop and its then up to the roaster on what type of beans they want. Here at Smokey barn, we roast to light or medium. I find that the longer the bean is roasted, the darker it gets which means that you are essentially burning away its qualities - it’s up to the skill of the roaster to know when to stop. Most cafes have their own grinder or if they haven’t, and it’s for you at home, I can easily grind it for you. Where do you source your Coffee from? Importers who are based in London do all the hard work for us Roasters. If I wanted to get the beans myself I would have to take a trip around the world to remote villages in countries to find these rare coffee beans. Unfortunly, though this would be great to do, it just isn’t possible. The importers do exactly that and ship back around 10,000 tons of coffee to the UK. There are thousands of different coffees, how do you choose from all the different flavours? The importers send me samples of every coffee they source; I use various methods of tasting the coffee, by a filter or in an espresso drink. I can easily tell what coffee will be popular in general and what coffee is a little more out there. There is a fine line between a good and bad coffee, I love all the different flavours but there is a general popularity for particular coffees that people love. Who do you supply your coffee too? We supply a range of different types of coffee to businesses up and down the UK, but also locally, 

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for example; the Workshop Café in Norwich and the Hushwing Café in Norfolk. The Primary function of Smokey barn is to supply coffee to other businesses; we have a great range of coffees and the best quality of coffee for you to sell to your customers. Your very own blend of coffee ‘purple ribbon’ was nominated as a finalist in the caffeine magazine UK taste test review - how did you feel about that? The people from the magazine sampled 20-25 coffees, all of which were submitted by independent roasters like me. I sent mine in, not thinking anything of it and hoping for the best. They rang one week to tell me that I had made the top 5 with my own blend ‘purple ribbon’ and that I would have to wait like everyone else for the magazine to publish the winner. When they first rang, I was mega mega excited, you never know how good your coffee is until someone really important tells you so it was a great feeling. In the end I came fourth and was proud of my achievement. Why did you decide to create your own blend and how did you come up with the name? When I taste coffees, for some reason each one reminds me of a particular coffee and one element of my own blend reminds me of the colour purple. The base of my very own blend is milk chocolate, and there was once a box of chocolates with the name ribbon which is where I got the name from. What I do, it’s tough to get recognition for. When I go into a café, people aren’t interested in me selling them coffee, it’s better if I can recommend my own unique coffee which isn’t in many cafes, to get people’s attention. It is scary to think that people are always judging your coffee but you have to believe in what you do. What sort of feedback have you had back from customers on ‘Purple Ribbon’? Everyone has said that they have loved it which is fantastic to hear. It’s so good knowing that important people from the caffeine magazine have been able to voice my coffee over others, it’s just all been fantastic. Do you have any plans to develop more of your own blends of coffee in the future? Yes, definitely. There’s more chance of that happening now we have moved to Kings Street, I’ve never had much time to develop and experiment with different coffee beans, now I have more time to learn and experiment. I’ve also taken on staff since Smokey Barn has moved, freeing up more of my time. I’ve had an

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idea about my next blend and that’s all I’m going to say, you’ll have to watch this space to find out. Why do you think coffee has become popular within the last 5 years? I think that places such as Starbucks and Costa introduced coffee to the masses and slowly but surely, people are realising that there are alternatives to the normal espresso. They are seeing that independent cafes have done what the bigger cafes can do but easily better. It may cost us more but we appreciate it more. I definitely appreciate it more; you get a beter quality product. What top tips would you give Iceni readers for brewing their coffee? Oh, to definitely buy freshly roasted coffee beans, and to look at the date on the bag of roasted coffee beans. As knowing when the coffee was roasted is a really important aspect as they could easily be sitting on shop shelves for months. Another tip is to leave the coffee about a week from the date it’s been roasted as this will gives it a chance to mellow and will taste even better. Invest in your own grinder if you want to make the best coffee, they don’t cost much - you can buy them for around £30. And I’m sure Iceni readers would love to know the head roasters favourite coffee? My all-time favourite coffee bean is called Ethiopian Yirgoctette coffee. It’s a fruity, strawberry flavour with a real sweetness to it. But it’s definitely not for the faint hearted. Is there anything you would like to add? We hope to bring more new coffee to Smokey Barn in the future. We will also be doing more tasting sessions; our first one was the 8th February and it went brilliantly. It gives people an idea of what different coffees taste like and various ways of tasting them. We aren’t just a shop, I’d like to think that Smokey barn can become a place for the coffee community; everyone is welcome to drop by for a coffee or just to buy some coffee beans. We supply coffee beans to coffee machines and grinders, a complete set up for the home or business.

For More Information on Smokey Barn Coffee Roasters visit: www.smokeybarn.co.uk

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TWIST DRINK REVIEW

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TWIST ...is a delicious blend of real espresso coffee and high quality protein powder in a convenient bottle. Just Add Water! • Simple & Conveneint Bottle • Real Espresso Coffee (73mg Caffeine) • 17 Grams of Protein • Only 90 Calories • Low Carb, Low Fat, Low Sugar • Gluten and Wheat Free • Natural Energy Boost • Vitamins and Minerals • Curbs Hunger • Effective Weight Loss Aid • Simple and Convenient • On the Go Nutrition • Natural Antioxidant

Review Twist Espresso Protein drink comes in a handy sized bottle. The ‘just add water’ aspect is great without the need for any weighing or measuring and the powder mixes very easily without lumps - just by shaking the bottle. Some ‘protein Shakes’ can leave an after taste but the Coffee milkshake flavour of ‘Twist’ is smooth without any bitterness. It is a nice consistency and hard to believe you have not mixed it with milk. It’s not too thick but thick enough for it to be fulfilling.

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Wild Sea bass, brown Butter jus, baby Gem, pickled Cucumber Using meat sauces can work really well with some fish, particularly Sea bass and Turbot. To keep the recipe simple I’ve suggested using shop bought reduced chicken stock or jus, there’re some great quality ones available now, but do buy the best – the cheap ones are not good.

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Serves 4 (as a starter) 1 x 800g -1000g wild Sea bass filleted half a Cucumber 200g Chicken jus 100g Butter 1 large Shallot, finely diced 1 baby Gem 1 tsp sea Purslane, picked and washed (optional) 1 tbsp vintage Balsamic 3 tbsp Chardonnay Vinegar 1 tbsp half and half stock syrup

Grease a baking tray with Olive Oil, place the Bass on skin side up and cook on the bottom shelf of a grill, so the fish gently cooks for 10 minutes.

Fillet the Sea bass, and then split the fillet down the middle so you have 4 ‘fingers’.

Peel and remove the middle of the Cucumber, then cut into 1cm cubes. Combine the Vinegar and stock syrup and add to the Cucumber.

On a low heat gently cook the Shallots with 25g of Butter until soft, and then add to the jus. Cook the remaining Butter in a small pan until brown and add to the jus. Add the Balsamic and season the sauce with Salt.

Quarter the Lettuce and blanch for 20 seconds in salted boiling water, finish the Lettuce by sautéing in a little olive oil.

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OVER THE WIRE A POW’s Escape Story from the Second World War Philip Newman Philip Newman, a British army surgeon left behind after the evacuation from Dunkirk, spent his time as a prisoner of war in France, then Germany, treating the wounded and sick – and planning to escape. After several failed attempts he got out over the wire and journeyed for weeks as a fugitive from northern France to Marseilles, then across the Pyrenees to Spain and Gibraltar and freedom.

prison camps and his escape attempts gives a fascinating insight into his wartime experience. Recording the ingenuity and courage of the ordinary men and women who risked their lives to help him on his way, this is also one of the best accounts we have of what it waslike to be on the run in occupied Europe.

He was guided along the way by French civilians, resistance fighters and the organizers of the famous Pat escape line. His straightforward, honest and vivid memoir of his work as a surgeon at Dunkirk, life in the

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Over The Wire By Philip Neman This is a true account of what happened to one man during World War Two after he joined the army as a surgical specialist. The story tells us of his time at Dunkirk, his eventual capture and what happens whilst he was a POW. We find out what happens when he escapes, the people he meets and the help he receives from them on his journey home to safety. For people who enjoy stories of the war this is a novel for you. PAGE

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Horoscopes Aries 21 March - 20 April

Libra 24 September - 23 October

A focus on the sign of Pisces, reveals that it can be a good time to tie up loose ends and finish projects that have been lingering somewhat. This month brings with it not one, but two planetary retrogrades - as Mars and Saturn rewind. Although there may be delays, you now have a chance to review your priorities. A New Moon on March 30th, can help kick start any brand-new plans shaping up.

This month brings a chance to look back as Mars regresses in your sign. It might set you thinking about certain people and the things you’d like to have talked about - but didn’t. Bearing this in mind, you may be tempted to say it like it is, leaving you feeling a whole lot better. A relationship may be revitalized as a result.

Taurus 21 April - 21 May

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November

Has your love life been through a testing time? If so, you may find the month ahead brings a tinge of relief, as Saturn enters its retro phase. Use this opportunity to get to the heart of ongoing issues. With a willingness to work at things, all sorts of relationships revive, and one could develop new sparkle and increased liveliness.

It may be time to pause and consider where you are now, and where you’d ideally like to be. A wonderfully self expressive New Moon at the start of the month, pushes you to increase your efforts. But Saturn in your sign, suggests that you’ll need to keep trying, because if you do, eventually you can break through and succeed.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December

Creative and romantic plans could be put on hold as Mars starts to rewind, perhaps because a few complications could drain away your enthusiasm. However, you’ll also get a chance to consider whether a new relationship is right for you or not. The same goes for projects you’ve been ruminating about. Fresh insights could yet bring a change of heart.

As Jupiter, your personal planet, moves forward this month, joint financial matters can show signs of improvement. If you’ve been waiting for some good news, you may well hear something soon. Later, the focus shifts to the sign of Aries, and creative and romantic options will be enticing. However, certain social interactions could require patience.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January

There’s encouraging news as Jupiter forges ahead in your zodiac sign Cancer, meaning you can reap the rewards for hard work since last summer. Ironically, Mars and Saturn enter retro phases, so be prepared for one or two frustrations. Yet, your curiosity may be aroused as Mercury glides into Pisces. This can see travel or higher education plans, move to the centre of your situation.

With the year now entering its third month, you could feel it’s time to set sail. Yet, you may have to linger a little as Mars and Saturn retrogrades can slow your plans. Yet, this doesn’t mean all is lost, instead it’s a chance to reconfigure your ideas and see if you can improve on them. Once you have the right formula you can proceed - albeit with some caution.

Leo 24 July - 23 August

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February

A lively social scene develops as Venus joins Mercury in Aquarius. Opportunities for fun events and happy get-togethers with friends and family, can make up for any disappointments in other areas. As Saturn regresses this month, you could find that certain burdens may ease, but more so, if you can get some people and situations into perspective.

Venus glides into your sign, paving the way for some delightful social opportunities and a chance to make new connections. Along with this, lucky Jupiter turns direct, bringing a powerful surge of energy to work, wellness and lifestyle matters, which can inspire new and upbeat enthusiasm. Yet despite this, some important goals may well need additional perseverance.

Virgo 24 August - 23 September

Pisces 20 February - 20 March

A New Moon in Pisces on the 1st, offers a fresh start where relationships are concerned. Whether you’re involved in a romantic or business association, you can benefit from this lunar boost. Fortune bringer Jupiter also turns direct, bringing extra support from friends, which can be reassuring. However, everyday interactions may need patience and could prove frustrating at times.

A New Moon in your sign on March the 1st, can enliven your chances of success - if you’re willing to recast your identity or skill set in some new way. With the Sun in your sign, you’ll have the extra energy and drive to power forwards. Despite both Mars and Saturn retracing their steps, progress can be enhanced by intuitive awareness linked to timely action.

Astrologer Patrick Arundell provides a unique take on Horoscopes and Astrology. Join him daily for your Daily Horoscope and his penetrating insight into this fascinating subject. Also FREE Horoscope Videos.

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