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What’s in this edition.... Dec/Jan

the voice Project..................................... 4 Antifreeze dangers to cats...................... 6 the land of Might-have-Been................ 6 grumpy Corner........................................ 10 norwich Art Centre - december............ 11 Not for profit law - Giving Gifts............... 13 real or Fake Chtistmas trees?............... 15 Cinderella - norwich Puppet theatre... 16 grapes hill Community gardens........... 19 love Food’s Fish & Chips........................ 21 Attempts on her life at UEA.................... 25 richard Penguin...................................... 28

Welcome to the Christmas & new Year edition! how fast has 2022 gone! i wonder how many people are already organised for the big day.. i am unfortunately not one of these people! i haven’t even started to think about it yet - other than all the Christmas shows pencilled into my diary, which i am looking forward to! in this edition norwich Puppet theatre have a fantastically festive showing of Cinderella, hippodrome Circus present their Christmas Spectacularwhich is always... well quite ‘spectacular’! And if you just can’t face another peice of turkey we have a traditional Fish & Chip recipe from Zena @ love Food norwich for you to try! have a very Merry Christmas & a happy healthy new Year!

Kellie xx

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After over two years on hold due to Covid and lockdown’s the voice Project’s ‘lost’ project will finally take to the stage in January.

The Distance Between Us was created during lockdown 2020 as choral diary of the winter months when we were unable to meet in person and of course the choir was unable to come together to sing. it was always intended that it should be performed live but as restrictions remained in place co-directors Sian Croose and Jonathan Baker decided to create a film version. In Richmond International Film Festival in virginia USA the resultant 40 minute feature went on to win Best Experimental Music Short earlier this year.

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Now the time is finally ripe for the live version which can be seen at Norwich’s St Andrews Hall on Saturday 28 January at 6pm and 8pm and in Brighton on Saturday 11 February.

the 100+ voices of the choir will be joined by experienced professional singers and instrumentalists, staging the songs in a unique and dramatic fashion to produce an uplifting and original performances. the distance Between Us is devised and directed by the choir’s co-directors Jonathan Baker and Sian Croose.

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Jonathon Baker said ‘It’s a real joy to get back to singing in person and to be performing The Distance Between Us live, having previously made it into a film, is especially gratifying - the singers in the choir seem to really enjoy being back in each other’s company”.

Sian Croose added ‘We’re looking forward to translating songs and images from the film into a live performance giving us the opportunity to use St Andrew’s Hall in a new and creative way’. the voice Project Choir is completely open access, anyone can join. there are no auditions and no need to read music, yet the choir is renowned for its large-scale choral performances and professional high-quality standards. this has led to performances broadcast on BBC radio 3, on tv in Britain on BBC 1 and ITV and they were profiled and featured on national tv in France. they perform at jazz festivals in the UK and Europe and now maintain choirs in both norwich and Brighton.

For full details and to book tickets for the distance Between us visit www.voiceproject.co.uk

if you use antifreeze or de-icer to defrost your car windows, take care to avoid spilling any and be sure to clean it up thoroughly if you do. Ethylene glycol is commonly the main ingredient in antifreeze, and surprisingly, it is very palatable to cats and dogs. Cats in particular can suffer poisoning from ingesting even tiny amounts such as grooming it off their paws or fur. ingestion can cause vomiting, seizures, depression, difficulty breathing, a lack of coordination and even death – these symptoms can appear in just 30 minutes.

So, if you suspect your cat might have had access to antifreeze, consider it an emergency and contact your veterinary surgery immediately.

Buxton international Festival and norwich theatre launch a groundbreaking new co-production for 2023, the land of Might-have-Been. this bold new musical is built around ivor novello's songs and tells the story of Buxton's pioneering feminist and pacifist vera Brittain and the intriguing lives, loves and motivations of those closest to her, all change-makers in war-torn 1900s Britain. Michael Williams, who has written the book and lyrics for the show, said: "This is such an extraordinary story of love, hope, resilience and the rebellious spirit of young people. It throws new light on stories we thought we knew and also brings together the parallel but separate lives of Ivor Novello, the most successful British musical theatre composer of the early 20th century and Vera Brittain, the author of the most powerful memoir of that time, Testament of Youth. Both young people were caught up in the tangles of forbidden love, war and terrible loss. It’s fitting and very poignant to be telling Vera’s story through Ivor’s beautiful songs.” the story follows vera, her soon-to-be fiancé Roland, and Vera's brother Edward and their close friend Bobbie over a long hot summer in Buxton in 1914. they all have their own ideas about their glittering futures but are faced with the prejudice and conventions of their time. the war in

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Europe shatters all their hopes and dreams when vera's "three musketeers" are lost, and she embarks on a life-long campaign for peace and equality.

Speaking about the show Chief Executive and Creative director of norwich theatre, Stephen Crocker, said: "This is a story of resilience, hope and the promise of youth, themes which are still hugely relevant today. In a fairer world, what might have

been for these inspirational characters? We are delighted to be working with Buxton International Festival to bring this beautiful story to the stage."

the land of Might-have-Been premieres at Buxton international Festival on Friday, 7 July, then onto norwich theatre royal between 25 - 30 Jul.

For more information or to book visit norwichtheatre.org.

grumpy Corner grumpy Corner

Well where do you start! Boris gone, liz gone, liz (the other one) gone leaving us with rishi “we’re all in this together especially me and the wife” Sunak. that just about leaves gareth “ waistcoat” Southgate as the last man standing. So liz ”where’s the cheese “ truss lasted 44 days in a bizarre parallel with Brian Clough’s tenure at leeds Utd. Perhaps this was a tribute to Brian and her own days spent in leeds. She managed to put the economy in a tailspin losing ministers here there and everywhere whereas Brian only had to deal with the Bremner Keegan sending off in the 1974 Charity Shield at Wembley. Unlike liz “i’m for Europe but not Anymore” truss Brian went on to European glory with notts Forest! Perhaps a fitting quote for Liz from Brian would be “We had a good team on paper but unfortunately the game was played on grass!”

What of Boris “Party Animal” Johnson….. took the summer off to go on holiday came back did us all a favour and didn’t stand for PM but for some reason reckoned it was ok to turn up at the Climate talks in Egypt….. another chance of a tan perhaps? Well he had enough from a recent speech (£250,000) for a few bottles of Ambre Solaire!!

So without Jack hawkins on the plane gareth leads our boys to the desert hopefully after a screening of lawrence of Arabia on the flight (Jack Hawkins is in it at least). So Iran in the midday sun, and USA and the Welsh in the setting sun. Which formation? Xmas tree with harry Kane as the fairy on the top (can i say that?), wingless wonders a la Sir

Alf, or the firm but fair approach of Leeds featuring norman hunter and Billy Bremner. What could possibly go wrong? Well no beer in the stadiums for a start…..do you think gareth’s boys with the lyric change in the national Anthem? get your lip reading glasses on….

the latest Carbon Footprint award must go to Suella “where’s my gunboat” Braverman who took the opportunity to pop into dover by borrowing an rAF Chinook! how the other half live i bet the MOd wouldn’t let me have one even though i have part paid for it. Suella has added a few more popular destinations for the lucky migrants other than rwanda perhaps she would like to escort them there or preferably fly solo and not come back!

King Charles and Camilla hardly the dream team, better than Edward and Sophie and god forbid Andrew and the 12 million quid stranger but not quite up to Kate and Will. Still we will have harry’s best seller ready for Xmas regaling us of his failed attempts at total obscurity with the wife. She is continuing to battle on with her podcasts with tales of hardship and suffering etc.

So as we say farewell and brace ourselves for disappointment in the sandy beerless wasteland of Qatar please remember one thing….. don’t forget the germans!!

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giving gifts when acting as an Attorney

giving gifts when acting as an Attorney

Acting as an attorney for someone who has lost their mental capacity under a Property and Financial Affairs lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can raise difficult questions around the issue of gifting. the attorney is often a close relative, a child or grandchild, and will be aware when the person they are looking after was generous in giving financial assistance to family members, including themselves, before their loss of capacity.

if the person who granted the lPA no longer has the mental capacity to make their own decisions about making gifts, their attorney can make these decisions for them. however, there are strict limits on gift-giving as an attorney under an lPA and such gifts can often give rise to a conflict of interest.

An attorney is responsible for protecting the looked after person’s financial resources, to ensure they are used in that person’s best interests. A conflict may arise if an attorney is asked to give, or continue to give, financial support from the looked after person’s funds to close family members, perhaps because they are struggling with debts, housing expenses or the costs of education.

however sympathetic the attorney might feel towards the struggling family member, they must consider that making such gifts may not be in the looked after person’s best interests. if made the gifts are likely to go beyond the legal powers granted to the attorney under the lPA which could find the attorney in trouble for acting outside those powers.

gifts can take many forms. they include giving money or presents on customary occasions such as birthdays, weddings, civil partnerships, Christmas, Eid or diwali but also things like making an interest free loan, paying school or university fees, allowing someone to live rent free in a property belonging to the looked after person, or giving gifts to charity.

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Are real or fake trees better for the

fake trees

Christmas time poses lots of choices when it comes to sustainability. One particular question that is often asked is which is more environmentally friendly, a real or artificial tree? We’ve done some research to help you decide what might be best for you.

Artificial trees are generally made from plastic (oil), which makes up the largest part of their carbon footprint. Add to that the emissions from industrial processes used to make them and the fuel consumed in shipping (usually from the other side of the globe) and the picture is not particularly good for the planet. Fake plastic trees also won’t last forever, or biodegrade, so they inevitably end up in landfill at some point. It has been calculated that a 6.5ft artificial tree has a carbon footprint equivalent to about 40kg of greenhouse gas emissions – which is more than twice that of a real tree that ends its life in landfill and more than 10 times that of a real tree which is burnt. real trees however aren’t as eco-friendly as you might first think. Unless organically grown they are exposed to pesticides and all trees are mostly grown as part of a monoculture (the same crop planted on a large area). Both of these things are bad news for the soil and wider ecosystem. there are also varying levels of environmental impact

depending on where you source your real tree and what you do with it come January. A 6.5ft tall real tree could result in a carbon footprint of 16kg CO2 if it ends up in landfill, because the tree decomposes and produces methane gas – which is 25 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than CO2. the best advice if choosing a real tree is to buy organic, grown locally and to pot it or have it chipped or burnt at the end of the day. The impact of both artificial and real trees has led some to explore other options. Eco Christmas tree, a female led norfolkbased business makes alternative Christmas trees from local coppiced hazel. the hazel is sustainable, cut as part of traditional woodland management - so no trees are harmed in the making of these alternative trees! the process of hazel coppicing benefits not only the trees themselves, encouraging regrowth and longevity, but also the many plants and creatures sharing the woodland habitat. With these trees being made locally and reusable year on year, if you are minded to have less impact on the planet this festive season you may want to check them out: www.ecochristmastree.co.uk

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adversity. And just like all the best pantos, this one’s not just for kids!

the show boasts a star-studded production team, with West End sensation Sarah-louise Young and Michael roulston providing original music and songs. Cinderella also features the puppetry talents of performers who have worked on The Muppets, Rainbow, Star Wars and more. And for an extra sprinkling of festive stardust, the show will be narrated by the voice of the theatre’s new Patron, Zeb Soanes from Classic FM.

Expect glittering costumes and mischievous storytelling in this magical festive production, running 17 - 31 december 2022. tickets just £10. this december, the theatre is also being visited by Father Christmas! Book to see the big man himself in his Christmas workshop for a special festive treat. Find out more and book your tickets at www.puppettheatre.co.uk.

Finding some time for yourself

As the cold weather approaches it is time to look after ourselves. rest and nurture is what our bodies need during the winter months although it's very often the time of rushing around and organising. Sometimes telling ourselves we don't have time to rest and that can feel true if we have a busy work or family life but commiting to an hour or two a week to attend a class can be life changing.

We have a range of wonderful classes at inner Space. Yoga, Qigong, Pilates and tai Chi all nourish the body and mind creating a wonderful sense of well being. We also have two new classes starting this term creating even more choice. Ania is offering a gentle, slow paced Yoga for recovery and discovery on Monday afternoon at 4.30. Contact her via email: annadziwik25@gmail.com Aoife is starting a new mat Pilates class on tuesdays from 10-11am. She says that by the end of her class you will feel stronger and more agile with a sense of over-all ease. Contact Aoife at: aoife@ rowpilates.com

Check the Inner Space website to find the best class for your needs. ww.innerspacenorwich.co.uk or call 07802744894

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during late Autumn, and into Winter the dull, grey days can be a challenge to us all, but wrapping up warm and getting outside can be uplifting.

With splashes of bright Autumn colours, fascinating fungi, sparkling spiderwebs, spectacular sunsets and even some flowers still in bloom.

don’t forget that grapes hill Community garden is open every day, and is a delightful space to visit at any time of the year.

the volunteer work days have finished until the new year. however, the Community roots project will continue fortnightly throughout the Winter months. these will now be taking place indoors at norwich Art Shop (upstairs) on alternate Wednesdays 5.30-7pm from nov 23rd. Subjects will include herbal teas, Aromatherapy, Biophillic design, Printmaking, Poetry, Quizzes & Word games. A timetable will be displayed online via our social media & in the garden notice board at the entrance. With restricted space, places are limited & must be booked in advance by texting 07919063155 or an email using address below.

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We shall also be holding a Winter Pruning & garden clear up day on december 4th (11-3pm) for anybody interested in joining us. do bring your own gloves if possible. For those with no outdoor growing space, who are keen to grow their own veg in 2023, there is still time to apply for one of our raised beds before dec 1st. if interested please email us asap (email address below)

Once again we would like to thank all of our wonderful volunteers, who have helped maintain the garden throughout the year. thanks also to those who have contributed as performers, stall holders etc at our events. Your support is truly invaluable!

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Fish and Chips Fish and Chips

My nana used to make the best fish and chips I was round there every tuesday after college for her special battered haddock with heaps of chips and ketchup – so British it’s almost unbelievable to think they are an italian invention.

i’ve made this recipe for two but its easily doubled and don’t forget the mushy peas.

Beer Battered Fish (2)

2 tail end pieces of haddock – skinned (160 – 190g each)

100 g plain flour plus extra for dusting

1 level teaspoon baking powder

1/2 tablespoon malt vinegar generous pinch salt

80 - 100 ml beer oil to fry (see for chips)

Home-made chunky chips (2)

3 large potatoes – peeled and cut in to chunky chips (approx 2 lb ) oil to fry (approx. 2 litres, full to top mark of your fryer) salt and vinegar to season

• to make the batter whisk together the flour, baking powder, vinegar, salt and enough beer to make a batter the consistency of double cream.

• heat a deep fat fryer (with great caution)

• Dust the fish in flour and set aside.

• Meanwhile cut the potatoes in to chips and rinse through, patting dry any excess water.

• Blanch the chips approx. 160°c until soft but not coloured. (approx. 5 minutes)

• Shake of excess oil, shake on to a tray and set aside.

• turn up the fryer to 180°c / setting 8coat the fish in the batter, shaking of any excess and gently drop in to the hot oil, cooking on both sides until golden and crispy. (approx. 3 minutes on each side)

• drain on kitchen paper and set aside until needed.

• Cook the chips in the hot oil until golden, drain any excess oil on to kitchen paper.

• Serve with mushy peas, tartar sauce and a small sprinkling of salt and vinegar.

Tartar Sauce

2 heaped dessert spoon mayonnaise

1 teaspoon capers – very finely chopped

1 large gherkin – very finely chopped

1/4 onion – grated

1/4 lemon juice pinch pepper

Mix all the ingredients together and season to taste.

Recipe by Zena Leech-Calton © www.lovenorwichfood.co.uk

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Attempts on her life at UEA Attempts on her life at UEA

the University of East Anglia’s drama dept is presenting a short run of Martin Crimp’s revolutionary and controversial play Attempts On Her Life from 6 – 11 December. In a fittingly innovative approach this ground-breaking play is presented as two entirely separate productions with very different approaches from two directors and totally separate casts, each featuring over 20 actors. All performances are open to the public.

Originally performed at london’s royal Court in 1997, the themes of this immensely powerful and entertaining play are still very relevant. issues around freedom fighters, ethnic violence, pornography and terrorism all resonate with us today. the two productions represent thrillingly different approaches to the play and audiences seeing both can experience the interpretive power of live theatre.

renowned critic and author Aleks Sierz said that the play ‘secured Crimp’s reputation as ‘the most innovative, most exciting playwright of his generation’.

Attempts On her life directed by James robert Carson seeks, to honour the real concern for humanity that is at the root of the piece, to explore draws on environmental activism and interrogates what it means to be a terrorist or a freedom

fighter. ‘This is a beautiful and intriguing play that acknowledges that one person’s terrorist is another’s freedom fighter’ he said.

Attempts On her life directed by Sola Adeyemi examines multiple perspectives of Anne, the ‘her’ of the title. Was she an urban terrorist, a tourist hostess or a porn star? A victim of violence or the perpetrator? ‘Our approach employs everyday common situations to explore the creation in people’s consciousness of mindbending identities’ Sola explained.

UEA theatre Productions have established a strong reputation with theatregoers for their professionally directed, accessible, high-quality shows. they offer high quality production values at affordable ticket prices. Past members of the company include Matt Smith (doctor Who, the Crown, house of the dragon), Olivia vinall (roadkill, the Woman in White), and greg James (BBC radio 1 Breakfast Show).

Attempts on Her Life 6- 11 December two very different versions of Martin Crimp’s ground-breaking play. See website for individual dates and times.

UEA drama Studio, University of East Anglia, norwich, nr4 7tJ

All Tickets £10 / £7 Concessions from www.attemptsonherlifeuea.com

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My growing Year

When you think back on the growing year, do you feel like giving it all up or do you see chinks of light?

i had a fantastic spring, which gave me more mangetout, peas and broad beans from more successful sowings than ever before. the radishes and salad turnips thrived and pointy cabbages were a good size by the time the drought really set in.

Summer glut, however?! no summer glut for me this year. i had no French beans to speak of. the potatoes were small, slug nibbled and quite green. the Savoy cabbage seedlings, despite careful watering, just gave up. Carrots were dry. Celery refused to grow. Even the greenhouse plants in my garden at home said mostly ‘no’ to the growing conditions, and when it still hadn’t rained in mid September i left the country.

imagine my delight when, on my return, i found eight broccolis the size of big caulifowers. the red and white cabbages had begun to fill out. The kale had reached a reasonable size. Squash was almost too heavy to lift. A courgette that was badly damaged by a late frost and then got nibbled by muntjac was showing off sizeable fruit. My third sowing of kohlrabi had turned into something worth eating. Parsnips were huge, if misshapen, and a self seeded ‘wild’ tomato is just beginning to fruit. i came home to vegetable heaven! is it to do with climate change? As hobby gardeners to we need to change our expectations? Maybe. in the meantime, i’m enjoying every morsel my plot gives me!

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Monty Shaft’s did You

… that it’s time for a year

Starting with norwich City, the inevitable relegation saw us return to the (previously) safer space of the Championship. things have not, however, gone to plan and we are not running away with the title, or even in an automatic promotion place. despite being in a play-off place we are, bizarrely, the same number of points from the relegation places as we are from automatic promotion. this league is ridiculous! For example, we won away at rotherham, who won away at Sheffield United, who hammered Burnley, who had beaten us! there are calls for deano to go, not because he won’t take us up, but because of the way we’re playing. Currently, at home anyway, we’re starting off at pace, looking like we might steamroller the opposition, then running out of steam, making a couple of errors and losing. i am optimistic (as always) though, as Hayden is gradually becoming fitter and showing his qualities, we’re getting some left backs back and Sara is starting to look like a really good buy. We shall see what the second half of the season brings.

While on the subject of football, late to this i know, but i got Apple tv this year and my Best tv Show Of the Year was ted lasso, just a lovely, funny character-driven series. Set at a football, but there’s little actual football in it, thankfully so, as that sort of thing never goes well. Other highlights were Stranger things 5 (seems to get darker and more gory each season), if only for getting Kate Bush to no 1; Bad Sisters, which came across as

You Know … year end review.

a cast of great actors having a lot of fun, which always helps; task Master, it just keeps getting better; and anything with diane Morgan in it, including After Life (got Netflix this year, too – currently bingeing Call My Agent, which is also great).

Best Film Of the Year: the one you get on a cup of tea if you leave it too long. i did really enjoy COdA, too.

Best Prime Minister Of the Year: too many to choose from! i’m joking, it’s easy to choose really - none of the above.

Best Of times: the worst of times (a little literary joke for you, there)

Best Albums Of the Year: Counting down my top 5, at 5, tallies and their jangly, very reminiscent of the Sundays, album ‘Patina’; at 4, Stars ninth album and their best for a while, ‘From Capleton hill’; at 3, well nothing actually, i couldn’t separate a couple, so at 2= First Aid Kit and their best album to date, ‘Palomino’; Also 2= is CMAt and her weirdly spelt ‘if My Wife new i’d Be dead’, similar to First Aid Kit in it’s country-tinged pop; and no 1 is Big thief and their epic, eclectic, weirdly titled masterpiece ‘dragon new Warm Mountain i Believe in You’. So, a top 3 that could all be described as country, what is happening to me in my old age!

With that i shall wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy new Year!

Monty

Christmas Spectacular at the hippodrome

the hippodrome great Yarmouth is busy readying for another blockbuster version of it’s Christmas Spectacular from 10th dec to 8th Jan 2023. the festive show, one of the largest in the UK, is a true norfolk tradition, with families traveling from all over the country to come and experience this truly unique spectacular, in the Edwardian splendor of the 1903 hippodrome, Britain’s last surviving circus building. this year’s show will see circus acts ensembled from all over the world coming together with a fantastic cast of dancers, swimmers and hilarious comedy from Jack Jay and local comedy superstar Ben langley.

From jaw dropping acrobatic feats on springboards and vertical poles to dizzying speed juggling. there’s breathtaking aerial artistry swinging high above the audience’s heads, along with daredevil World record Mountain bike stunts and jumps and the amazing Water Spectacular the only one in Europe with swimmers, fountains and special effects, in a show with over 60 performers. All set within the magically festive and historic hippodrome Circus arena, it’s a truly a Christmas family treat like no other. tickets are now on sale for the Christmas Spectacular 10th dec – 8th Jan 2023

Previous years have sold out in advance so booking early is essential.

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Tickets available through Box Office or Online at www.hippodromecircus.co.uk

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Our speaker for the Spring term is nigel herwin, who will give a 7 week course starting on 16th January, 2023 on Eerie East Anglia – local tales of Weirdness!

the eastern counties have a rich and colourful history of very strange tales. this course will explore the most intriguing of these stories: the strangest, the spookiest and the just plain daft. it will attempt to separate the folklore from fact while trying to get to the truth of what really happened. As the phrase goes: the truth is out there!

the lectures will last for 2 hours, starting at 2.00 pm in the Jubilee hall, george lane, loddon, nr14 6nB. the cost for the course will be £56.00 and bookings can be made using the WEA Student Services, phone number 0300 303 3464 or online at enrolonline.wea.org.uk. the course no. is C2229200. remissions are available for those receiving certain benefits.

further details, please contact Alison on 01508 521976 or Sharon on 01508 520386.

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rOBYn hitChCOCK- PUPPEt thEAtrE- nursing a back injury following a fall the night before despite being physically incapacitated he certainly wasn’t musically. helped onstage and initially seated behind the piano for quirky ancient opener ‘the man who invented himself’ the usual anecdotes and offbeat stories soon flowed as he moved to guitar. introducing new songs the upbeat recent single ‘Shuffle Man’ sounded autobiographical while ‘the Man who loved the rain’ had a more downbeat feel to it. however equally we were treated to many a gem from his 45 year back catalogue. From the contemplative ‘i often dream of trains’, driving ‘Oceanside’, the delicately fingerpicked ‘Element of Light’ to a rousing rendition accompanied by the support act of the classic ‘Brenda’s iron Sledge’ he was in fine form and despite the trials and tribulations of the world at large he has retained his free thinking, off kilter, delightfully barmy outlook on life. Splendid indeed. thanks Mr h, and the Puppet theatre.

MOOrE And MOSS- AntErOS ArtS- Mastering new technology and marrying it with inspiration from an old tradition has become the trademark sound of Moore and Moss who played a superb melodic yet innovative set of original tunes to a packed out audience. From jaunty opener ‘West Park’, and the rhythmic ‘Universium’ with its bass laden backbeat to loop enhanced ‘Windmill hill’ with its sustain and drone they are taking folk forward and bringing it into the 21st century. the breath of the bellows of the accordion prove equally as effective as well as the notes transformed from Accordion to synthesizer lines via effects on the atmospheric ‘Pop One’ while the evening concluded atmospherically with what i can only describe as being like Philip glass meets drum and bass. it is no surprise that ‘Spectres’

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At 50- Following on in the series of genesis revisited tours in the last few years Steve hackett returned to what may be my favourite genesis album from the 70s namely ‘Foxtrot’. Abetted by atmospheric lighting ‘Watcher Of the Skies’, gabriel’s original lyrical contemplation as to whether there is other life out there in the universe, was given a sympathetic reading with roger King’s foreboding opening keyboard line leading into syncopated bass and drum lines and superb sustained guitars aplenty as nad Sylvan’s dramatic and theatrical delivery vocally and visually echoes the original perfectly. Still relevant today ‘get ‘Em Out By Friday’ tells the tale of tenants evicted from their homes by greedy property developers keen to maximise the available space with nad once again ably taking on the role of the many and varied characters inhabiting the song, and the band both soaring and soothing in all the right places. it was a joy to hear the seldom played live melody laden tale of times gone by ‘time table’ and the absorbing ‘Can Utility and the Coastliners’ before moving into possibly genesis’s epic piece de resistance in the 70s in ‘Suppers ready’. 23 minutes, 7 parts and not a moment that isn’t needed taking us lyrically through domesticity and occupation to war, philosophy, satire and mythology and the band musically through pop moments to complex time signatures, glorious flute enhanced melodies to thunderous sections

15 years

and a conclusion contemplating the lord’s return to take us to the ‘new Jerusalem’. An epic end to a great gig including an opening set of hackett highlights from some of his solo albums most notably the harmony laden ‘Every day’ and superbly soaring and sustained guitar driven ‘Spectral Mornings’ from the album of the same name. Should this be the final time that I get to see him or his final tour it would be a great way to bow out. Magnificent.

EClECtiC SElECtiOn rAdiO ShOW- Future radio Sunday’s 6-8 pm december 11th + 25th (Xmas day show), January 8th + 22nd.

SOME COnCErtS in dECEMBEr And JAnUArY in nOrWiCh- AntErOS- dec- 1st Yeti, ArtS CEntrE- dec- 1st vega trails, 3rd longest Johns, 9th Baghdaddies, 10th Balimaya Project, 13th Wandering hearts, 22nd high Points, Jan- 13th henge, 27th Police dog hogan, 30th Phil Selway, BriCKMAKErS4th ryan Mccomb, 31st Blind tiger / dirty Havana (Charlie the landladies final gig after 20 years. good luck for the future). EPiC- 1st Manfreds, 7th Baby Bird, Jan- 19th British lion. FOlK ClUB- dec- 16th Xmas party, PUPPEt thEAtrE- dec 3rd Brush with Music, UEAdec- 5th UB 40, vOOdOO dAddY’S- dec- 1st damp Matches, 2nd Marla, Jan- 26-28thnorwich rock fest. WAtErFrOnt- dec- 1st UK Subs, 6th hugh Cornwell, 7th Kula Shaker, 11th Sweet, 13th Sam ryder, 18th Slade. Other venues + pubs- last Pub Standing, louis Marchesi, roseberry, vr Escape rooms.

Merry Xmas + Happy new year.

RICHARD PENGUIN

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