Triangle Norwich April/May 2023

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Hello and welcome to the April / May spring edition.

Beccles Antiques fair is back down Beccles Quay on Sunday 30th April with a wide variety of antiques / collectables and vintage stalls. There will also be locally produced hot & cold refreshments on offer.

The Fairyland Trust are hosting their amazing Fairy Fair again this May bank holiday in Bradmoor Woods. The Fair centres on magical children’s nature learning activities, accompanied by live music, storytelling, walkabout characters plus plenty of food and craft stalls. Get out your fairy fancy dress and join them for a magical time (see pages 8/9 for more details)

Norwich Puppet Theatre have some fantastic shows to keep the kids (and big kids) entertained this Easter (see pages 16/17 for more info)

Doggy Paddle Norwich is offering swim sessions for your fur babies that can be used to help reduce stiffness, strengthen joints and treat conditions including arthritis, hip or elbow dysplasia, patella luxation or mobility problems related to age. It can also be used to improve fitness levels, assist in weight loss or swim just for fun! You can even get in and have a dip with your pup! Check them out on page 25.

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BECCLES ANTIQUES MARKET @ THE BECCLES QUAY, NR34 9BB

Sunday 30th April 8am - 4pm

A wide variety of antiques / collectables / vintage stalls

Locally produced hot and cold refreshments

Parking available onsite and within walking distance

all enquiries: KATE LEE 01502 711174 or CHRISTINE PINSENT 01502 715771

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BECCLES ANTIQUES MARKET

30th APRIL 2023 THE QUAY, BECCLES

The Beccles Antiques Market will be back at the Beccles Quay on Sunday 30th April. There will be over 100 dealers, selling a good selection of antiques, retro and collectables, including furniture, glass, silver, postcards, pictures, clothing, jewellery etc, plus a food village, serving hot and cold food, with plenty of open space to sit and eat. It is free entry and as well as the local pay and display car park there will be some additional parking available at the Quay market site for a small charge of £2 as well as all the car parks in Beccles town centre just a short walk away. Sat Nav NR34 9BB. All enquiries Tel 01502 711174. Follow the market on facebook @ antiquesmarketbeccles for all updates and information.

Norwich Theatre partners with the UEA for the Green Film Festival

Norwich Theatre partners with the UEA for the Green Film Festival

Norwich Theatre teams up with the University of East Anglia (UEA) for the Green Film Festival. The annual festival aims to raise awareness and generate conversation around global environmental challenges and solutions. The festival is a four-day celebration of environmental films and filmmakers from around the world. Events include screenings of films with Q&As and guest speakers, creative workshops and a market day. These take place in locations across Norwich’s city centre and at the UEA campus. All are open to the public and are free to attend.

The partnership is part of Norwich Theatre’s Creative Matters: Climates Stories. The yearlong season focuses on pressing issue of our time, asking how we can use creativity to explore the climate crisis and presenting ways we can all influence our collective future.

Sam Dawson, Head of Creative Engagement at Norwich Theatre, said: “Creativity enables artists and audiences to imagine beyond the limitations of their own worlds, bringing voices together and revealing new paths forward. Through our theatres and other cultural venues across Norfolk, we aim to offer a safe space for audiences to contemplate, be challenged, learn and negotiate new thoughts around the climate crisis – creating an environment where they are supported to grapple with both positive and negative feelings and constructively build their own path, and

bridges with others.”

Opening Night of the Green Film Festival will be hosted in Norwich Theatre Stage Two with a special screening of the film, Cow by Academy Award-winning director Andrea Arnold on 27 Apr. Cow unflinchingly chronicles the details of Luma’s daily life, from grazing in green fields to giving birth, making milk and everything in between. The film screening of Cow is free to attend and will feature a drink and canapés on arrival and will have a Q&A discussion after the film.

For more details about the Green Film Festival, please visit: https://www.ueagreenfilmfestival.co.uk/

To book or for more information about the film Cow, please visit norwichtheatre.org or call the box office on 01603 630 000.

Winter Gardening

I lost all my chickens during October last year as two were stolen and one died of loneliness shortly afterwards. Until then I had been going to the allotment every day to check on them, refill their food and water, give them some treats and, while I was there, inspect the state of any plants that were still growing. By about the middle of January I had eaten most of any remaining crops and therefore didn’t have much of a reason for visiting the site regularly.

I knew I still had some winter purslane, which, despite its name, doesn’t grow much in winter. It can survive harsh weather but needs to be a good size before winter starts, I discovered. The other vegetable still in the ground was caulifower. The plants looked sad but the growing tip was still intact. So, to give any potential ones a bit of a hand I weeded out the weakest plants and removed any dead leaves from the remaining ones. I then turned to paying attention to my compost, which is much more work intensive since there haven’t been any chickens to scratch around in the heaps and drop their little compost activators.

Imagine my surprise and delight, when I discovered this week that one of the caulifowers was beginning to produce a head. It’s very hard, still tightly wrapped in leaves and at the moment only about the size of a fist. But it’s defnitely a caulifower!

Birgit Griem

Isn’t gardening marvellous

The Festival of Wellness

Mind Body Spirit & Art Craft Event

Norfolk & waveney

Connect

FREE

Sat 22rd April 10am - 4pm

Sun 23rd April 10am - 4pm

Over 60+ Exhibitors - Art - CraftsMind Body Spirit - Gifts - Therapists - ReadersRefreshments - Wellbeing Demonstrations & Talks

At The Halls Norwich NR3 1AU

Spiritual Joy Events Contact Email: spiritual-joy@hotmail.com

Local health and social care organisations are inviting people from Beccles and the wider surrounding areas to spring into action and find out more about how they can get involved in volunteering for their local community.

Norfolk and Waveney ICS (Integrated Care System) and will be hosting a drop-in session at Beccles Market on Friday 28th April between 9.00am and 2.30pm for individuals looking for new experiences and volunteering opportunities they have available in health and care.

Many people volunteer to make a difference, wanting to give something back to support a charity or group which has made a difference in their lives, or the lives of those close to them. What is sometimes unexpected, is just how much the volunteer themselves can gain from their activities too.

Integration & Enhancers

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Dr CYJ Hair Filler

Red Light Therapy HIgh Frequency Mesotherapy

Biotin Injection

St. Elizabeth Hospice volunteer, Maria Rosier, has volunteered at the hospice’s Bungay retail shop since 2016, shortly after moving to Bungay with her husband Eddie.

“I began volunteering for St. Elizabeth Hospice following a recommendation from a friend who also volunteered at the shop,” explained Maria.

“I really would recommend volunteering to anyone as it allows you to make a difference to your local community and no matter how much time you are able to give, it really is valued, and it is good for your own mental health.

“As well as this, you learn new skills and meet new people and friends. You give a little but get you so much back, it is a very rewarding process.”

Representatives from organisations including Community Action Suffolk and Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust will be on hand to talk to individuals about the different volunteering options available this Spring.

If you aren’t able to join us at the drop-in session, a virtual event will be held on 26th April at 6.30pm

To search for volunteering opportunities in Beccles, Bungay or for more information about these events please visit https:// wecaretogethernw.co.uk/volunteeringevents/ contact Jules on nwicb. workforce@nhs.net or call 07917 194 086.

May 28 th & 29 th

Bradmoor Woods, West Acre Estate

Children’s Magical Workshops

✿ Storytelling ✿ Live Music incl. Foreign Locals ✿

✿ Walkabout Magical Creatures ✿

✿ Fairy King and Queen and Garden ✿

✿ Wild Touch wildlife rescue ✿ Fancy Dress ✿

✿ Pirates (Fete and Pantomime) ✿ Pedro the Party Pony ✿

✿ Pixie Post Office ✿ Good Elf Pub ✿ Food ✿ Crafts ✿

Tickets in advance £8.50 (plus booking fee)

Under 3s free ✿ £12.50 on the day

The Fairy Fair is fundraising for The Fairyland Trust charity. Charity no. 1089771

Celebrate the start of the summer season this May Bank Holiday when the family- focussed Fairy Fair returns to the lovely Bradmoor Woods on the West Acre Estate. The Fair centres on magical children's nature learning activities run by The Fairyland Trust, accompanied by live music (including The Foreign Locals), storytelling, walkabout characters such as Sybil the Snail, a Pirate Pantomime and a Pirate Fete, plus plenty of food and craft stalls. Fancy dress is encouraged.

Some workshops need to booked in advance when you buy your ticket and cost £3/ child. These are: Bumble Burrows, Fairy Training, Elf Training, Fairy Gardens, Fairy Lights, Wildlife Hospital, Magic Potions and Magic Wands.

The Fairy Fair runs on Sunday 28th and Monday 29th from 10.30 am to 5.30pm. The format is the same for both days so if there is a workshop that you want to do that is sold out, do try the other day in case there is more availability there.

Other activities that don’t need booking include: Fairy

Fair Crowns (£3)

Bumbling Bees (£2), Pixie Post (£2) and Fairy and Elf Houses (free).

Anyone can also have a free audience with The Fairy Queen and the King in their beautiful hut. To pick up tips on gardening for wildlife visit the Fairy Queen’s Garden and chat with the Fairy Gardeners and Wildflower Fairies.

Tickets are only £8.50 (plus fee) in advance. £12.50 on the day (if available)

Under 3s free

For more info, please visit www.fairylandtrust.org

Meet Barney , a new arrival at Redwings Horse Sanctuary Meet Barney , a new arrival at Redwings Horse Sanctuary Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Little Barney, who is thought to be around five months old, was discovered collapsed and upside down in a pile of rubble on a site in Essex. He was very emaciated underneath his thick coat and covered in pressure sores as well.

An RSPCA officer and vets from House and Jackson managed to get him to his feet and warm him up then Redwings Senior Field Officer Jo Franklin transported him to House and Jackson's Equine Veterinary Hospital where he began immediate treatment. He was unable to stand unaided and had a large worm burden as well.

Barney moved to Redwings in midDecember to continue his treatment and to have surgery on an infected wound on his left hip followed by daily dressing changes to protect it. It has taken several weeks to heal but thanks to the incredibly dedicated effort from his care team, his dressings were finally removed on 25th January.

Despite an RSPCA investigation, no owner could be identified, and Barney has been offered a forever home at Redwings. He is now doing well - skipping and bucking around in his stable and going out for daily turnouts on the woodchips which is far removed from the very quiet and sad little pony who arrived a few weeks ago.

Redwings is a registered equine charity funded solely through public donations, If you'd like to help support their work and help them continue to be able to rescue ponies like Barney and provide the veterinary treatment and care they need you can do so by visiting their websitehttps://www.redwings. org.uk/donating

at Loddon Community

“You sell yourself short” was a comment/ criticism said to me by a newish member of the Gym. “In what way?” was my slightly defensive response. It was pointed out that much of our advertising and even calling ourselves a ‘Community’ Gym implied that we were primarily a Gym for older people who were trying to maintain their physical/ mental/social wellbeing and I have to admit that this is probably the impression we have unwittingly given. Someone coming in with fresh eyes can often see what those who have been involved for a long time in any organisation cannot. We may not be a big, flashy, commercial

Creative Courses at Wensum Lodge and Online

Adult Learning offers a range of creative courses, and experience days – including silversmithing, ceramics, pottery, languages, painting and drawing. These are a great way to start a new hobby, make friends and explore your creative side!

Courses are delivered by expert artists and makers both in the classroom and online. Find out more and book:

www.norfolk.gov.uk/creativecourses

0344 800 8020 (option 5)

Community Gym

Community Gym

Gym but we are extremely well equipped (all our machines have been replaced in the last eighteen months) and Louise, our highly qualified trainer is always present to advise, encourage and motivate members. We welcome EVERYONE – all ages, all fitness levels and we are on your doorstep! Membership is flexible with no monthly contract. You can opt for £5 payas-you-go or £30 per month allowing you to come as often as you want. Simple.

The Gym is open for anyone aged sixteen and above and younger if accompanied by a responsible adult. We are planning a class/special session for those twelve and over if there is sufficient demand. This complements the chair-based class we promoted last month for those with severe mobility issues. As I say, something for EVERYONE.

For more information visit our website www.loddoncommunitygym.com or ring Louise on 07534 946143 or when the Gym Open sign is on the railings outside the Library on Church Plain, why not pop in and see for yourself what is on offer.

As we are a relatively compact Gym you will still need to book sessions via www.picktime.com/ easternriverscommunitygym Alternatively you can book a first session by ringing Louise on the number above.

Loddon NR14 6EX Tel: 07534 946143

www.loddoncommunitygym.com

The Library Annexe, Church Plain

Pottergate Skin Clinic

Treatments include:

• Cosmetic injectables

• Treatment for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

• Removal of Skin tags, moles and other non cancerous skin lesions

• Thread vein/spider vein treatment

• Removal of Sebaceous cysts

All treatments carried out by Dr Clark, a practising GP with RCGP accreditation for cosmetic injectables and minor surgery

For more information or to make an appointment visit:

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Skin Boosters

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Plasma Fibroblast

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What is Easter without eggs? Head to Norwich Puppet Theatre on Thu 6 and Fri

7 Apr for Garlic Theatre’s show packed with song and laughter; Eggs on Legs (ages 3+). A family of zany eggs are living in a lost pocket of the

Norwich Arts Centre

Norwich Puppet Theatre

Norwich Puppet Theatre

Thu 6 Apr @ 8:00 PM

Easter Shows

Easter Shows

globe, one day the wind blows a huge egg into their tree, but what will happen next?

The King of Nothing (Thu 13 Apr, 2.30pm ages 5+) features King Reginald, he’s very into fashion, but it changes so fast, he can’t keep up! Hearing of his troubles, two so-called “Weavers” offer to make him a suit from a special fabric that will ALWAYS stay in fashion. This riotous new Puppet Musical inspired by The Emperor’s New Clothes is brought to you from Monstro and Little Angel Theatre. Lyngo Theatre are back, this time with Jack and the Beanstalk (Fri 14 April). Expect lots of surprises and beautiful images as Patrick Lynch (from Cbeebies) tells this gripping story. With enormous shoes, tiny houses, showers of silver and gold and a big, leafy explosion!

SeedHeart (Sat 15 Apr) tells the important tale of human impact on our once green planet, with interactive chaos in the laboratory along the way!

The 11am shows are suitable for all ages. Book tickets at www.puppettheatre.co.uk

Eshaan Akbar: The Pretender

What’s on April & May Tickets from £15

Categories: Comedy Sun 16 Apr @ 7:30 PM

True Stories Live: Bounce Back

Categories: Literature

£6.50£12.50

Sat 22 Apr @ 8:00 PM

Morganway

Categories: Music, Rock/Pop From £15£19.50

Thu 11 May @ 8:00 PM

Simon Munnery: Trials and Tribulations

Categories: Comedy Tickets from £16

Tue 16 May @ 8:00 PM

Categories: Funk/Soul

From £13£15

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Norwich Moves Norwich Moves

From ballet and breakdance to physical theatre and everything in between, Norwich Theatre is celebrating all things movement based and encourages you to try something you might not have seen before.

Shows under its new Norwich Moves branding provide an opportunity to experience storytelling in a way where words are not the focus. They have been selected to feature world-class and celebrated choreographers, dancers and artists. During April, Norwich Theatre Royal will welcome Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty (4 – 8 Apr). You will enter a wondrous world of magical fairies and vampires, where the timeless tale of good vs evil is turned upsidedown, creating a supernatural love story that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder.

At Norwich Theatre Playhouse, check out Joss Arnott's Tin Man (14 Apr - 16 Apr) and Rosie Kay's award-winning show, 5 Soldiers (20 – 22 April). Tin Man is a visually stunning dance production for families and children aged 7+ and explores a re-imagined story seen through the rusty eyes of the Tin Man. Rosie Kay's 5 Soldiers is a thrilling and humane portrait of army life, stories of four men and one woman serving on the

front line. Don't miss the post-show discussion to explore the themes in more depth.

Norwich Theatre is particularly proud and excited to host the world's biggest hiphop dance festival at Norwich Theatre Royal on 27 May. Breakin' Convention is a complete takeover of the building, with jaw-dropping performances, DJs, graffiti artists and freestyle sessions. It's not just about shows. If you want to get moving, why not try some of Norwich Theatre's amazing takepart opportunities. On offer is the popular Ballet for Over 50s (5 May – 14 Jul) and Dance Lab for Over 50s (15 May – 24 Jul), a session for those looking to gain new dance and movement skills. No experience is required for either activity.

Also for you to try is Unwind with Movement (8 Jun – 6 Jul) for a relaxed session focused on boosting your wellbeing and for your little ones Sing, Dance, Play (21 Apr – 23 Jun) to get them up and dancing to music. Look out for the Norwich Moves sticker on Norwich Theatre's website and brochure for more movement shows and activities to try. For more information or to book, visit norwichtheatre.org or contact the Box Office on 01603 630 000.

Caring for you and your loved ones

KRG Healthcare provide friendly and comfortable residential & nursing care for older people on the Suffolk/Norfolk border.

Manor Farm Care Home

Manor Farm Care Home is located in Kessingland, just four miles south of Lowestoft. This former fishing village boasts wonderful stretches of rural beach and is now one of the most famous holiday destinations in Eastern England.

The home strives towards a better quality of life, in the service it provides, through Short Breaks, Respite or long term care packages, adopting a systematic approach to the requirements of the individual, focusing upon the 5 Core KRG values of care, these being: Dignity, Choice, Candour, Compassion and Empathy.

Tel: 01502 740 161

Lound Hall Nursing Home

Lound Hall has been established as a Nursing Home since 1994 providing both long term and short term residential and nursing care, palliative/end of life care and continuing care for the older person. Lound Hall Nursing Home also provides some respite and post operative care.

Set in 2.5 acres of countryside this former manor house offers accommodation for up to forty three residents in twenty-nine single and seven double rooms with thirty rooms containing en-suite facilities.

Tel: 01502 732 331

Celebrating 60 years of Colchester Zoo! Celebrating 60 years of Colchester Zoo!

Throughout 2023, Colchester Zoo will be commemorating its 60th anniversary with celebratory activities and events, including parties everyday during the summer holidays with Wild Vibe Wonderland!

Join in the celebrations this May Half Term during the Zoobilee! Enjoy a variety of fun activities daily from mystical shows with Magic Iain, Samba Dancers, to Marimba Music from Otto & The Mutapa Calling, PLUS so much more! Don’t forget to visit on Friday 2nd June as the Zoo remains open until 8:30pm for a BIG birthday bonanza!

As you journey around the Zoo, you’ll find there’s so much to explore with a range of activities! Meet gentle giants with the opportunity to hand feed the Giraffes or let your kids release their wild side at Jungle Tumble*. Get hands on at the interactive sand table and watch your creations come to life on the live wall at the Discovery Den. Take a break on your adventure with a ride on the Lost Madagascar Express for and spot many exciting species along the way.

Looking for a pit stop? Stop by one of the many food outlets located around

the park offering a wide variety of menus including of course a sweet scoop of ice cream and refreshing drinks to help you fuel your adventure!

Become part of Colchester

Zoo’s history by visiting during 2023 and celebrate the past and present as they look forward to the future.

Find out more and BOOK today at www.colchesterzoo.org

*Pre-book time slots

Image Credits: Orangutan © Josh Dennington

Amur Tiger © Jamie Reeve

Amur Leopard © Libby Page

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Lasting Powers of Attorney

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are legal documents that enable you to choose people you trust to deal with your affairs in case you ever become unable to do so for yourself, either temporarily or permanently. There are two types of LPA: one covering your Property and Finances and one for your Health and Welfare.

Without a valid LPA in place, your loved ones may find it difficult to step-in and help you in the future should the need arise. For example, if someone needed to access your money, manage your property or deal with your income they would have to get an order from the Court. The process of obtaining a Court order is expensive and can take a long time. It can also be stressful for your family at what is already a difficult time. Ultimately the Court decides who manages your affairs, which could cause conflict between family members and might even result in someone you wouldn’t necessarily choose being in control. The person managing your affairs under such a Court order would be monitored on an ongoing basis, which of course has associated costs and stresses. Having a valid LPA in place would avoid all of these potential issues.

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The situation with medical decisions is slightly different. The Court are very reluctant to give blanket orders enabling people to make medical and health/welfare decisions. They tend to only make orders when very specific issues need to be resolved. In contrast, if you have a health and welfare LPA in place, your Attorneys would always be able to advocate on your behalf, making it much more likely that you would receive the medical care you would want.

LPAs need to be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (part of the Court of Protection) before they can be used. This process is currently taking approximately 20 weeks. It is therefore very sensible to make and register your LPAs in advance of any need for their use.

Not For Profit Law can guide you through the process of making and registering LPAs suited to your specific needs. If you would like to have an informal discussion, or book an appointment, please contact them on 01603 555440 or by email at enquiries@notforprofitlaw.co.uk.

See page 24 for more details about Not For Profit Law and their services.

Suitable for everyone, our weekly meditation classes at Inner Space are a perfect opportunity to take a break from busy daily life and experience the benefits of meditation. The purpose of meditation is to cultivate positive attitudes and this helps us overcome bad mental habits. Through our meditations we learn that happiness is a state of mind and that its real source lies within us and not in external things or situations. Then because our mind is peaceful and undisturbed we have fewer worries and less stress. We cover a different topic of teachings, with associated meditations, each week and there is also time for Q&A with a tea/coffee. This term we are exploring, 'Overcoming What Holds us Back', learning how to recognise our own potential to overcome these bad mental habits. Therefore we are able to relate to ourself in a more positive way, empowering us to become the person we really want to be. Taught by Simon James (Amoghasiddhi Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Attleborough).

Tuesdays 12.30 – 1.30 pm

Information: meditateinnorfolk.org or call 01953 451937

Information about Inner Space: info@innerspacenorwich.co.uk or call 07802 744894

Doggy Paddle Norwich

Doggy Paddle Norwich, is an indoor canine swim and hydrotherapy pool, located in Hellesdon. Our 24ft pool is heated to 29°C and cleaned professionally with low chemical levels.

Swimming is a weightless form of exercise suitable for dogs of any age and ability which can be used to reduce stiffness, strengthen joints and treat conditions including arthritis, hip or elbow dysplasia, patella luxation or mobility problems related to age. It can also be used to improve fitness levels, assist in weight loss or swim just for fun!

We also offer the opportunity for owners to swim with their dogs too!

The centre is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9am to 8pm.

To find out more and book an appointment visit www.doggypaddlenorwich.co.uk or to talk to our hydrotherapist call 01603 975737

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NO ESCAPE- VR ESCAPE ROOMS, OAK STREET- FEB 26th- Running from 5-10 pm on the final Sunday of each month Ryan and Shane’s nights have been a welcome addition to the local music scene. Catching the second half of the night it was great to see CITIZEN SMITH a very 60s garage and psychedelia inspired new band including not only for those with long memories former Colourform members Paul and Giles, but Meltones man Bob and the ubiquitous Shane on keyboards. Volume and energy in abundance as well as catchy songs, most notably opener ‘Wasting So Much Time’, hopefully other gigs will follow. Look out for them. It has been a long time since I have seen virtuoso kora player SEFO KANUTE but one thing has not changed for sure as his deft and dextrous playing still holds and spellbinds the audience. In addition to his intricate playing he incorporated the audience to subtly sing along as part of a mellow set ideal for a Sunday teatime slot.

NATHAN PICKETT concluded the night with an acoustic blues set combining standards such as the emotive ‘St James Infirmary’ with original songs incorporating some fine finger picking and robust vocals. A fine evening. We Penguins Go Pop play on March 26th between 5-10 pm at 9pm + Prawns, Huia Music Club, More Soup Music, Shane O’Linski and Pearl in the Egg.

FOLK ON THE PIER- Celebrating their 25th anniversary this years festival takes place over the weekend of the 5th-7th May at its ever present home of Cromer Pier. The concerts take place in the afternoon between 2 and 5 pm and 7.30-11pm in the evening. Among the artists appearing this year are Roving Crows, Blackbeards Tea Party, Gryphon, Jon Tams, Ashley Hutchings and Blair Dunlop, and Oysterband. Merry

Musical Triangle

Hell and Anthony John Clarke who are playing the festival are also playing an extra concert on the pier together with The Browns on Monday 8th at 2 pm to raise money for the North Norfolk Foodbank. To find out more information and book tickets go to- www.folkonthepier.co.uk In tandem with the festival the 1.3 East festival will be taking place around the town over the course of the weekend with numerous buskers, bands and artists performing outside and inside many venues, pubs and other fine establishments.

WEIRD AND WONDERFUL WOOD FESTIVALA celebration of woodworkers and woodworking + food & music. - Haughley Park, Stowmarket, May 13th and 14th.

IDEAL SURREAL- Sean and Shane are celebrating 20 years since the release of their We’re From Norwich compilation cd with a weekend of gigs in late April. Thursday 27th sees Yellowhammers, Wormhole and Lady Di playing the Reindeer, Friday 28th Gemma Cullingford, Marla and Urk play at Voodoo Daddy’s, Saturday 29th Vieira and the Silvers, Ravenous Hounds, Mountain Peaks, + more TBC play Karma Kafe, and Sunday 30th Tristan Burfield + Mink + more TBC play the VR Escape rooms ahead of a new book, vinyl and cd compilation release on the 1st May on Ryan Williamson’s Off With Their records label. Sean, Shane and Ryan are also organising regular free second Friday of the month Under currant nights at the Rumsey Wells featuring 5 different acts as well.

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SOME GIGS IN NORWICH- ARTS CENTREApril- 7th- Bob Log 111, 11th- The Young Un’s, 14th- his Lordship, 15th- Afriquoi, 20th- Sleeper (Acoustic), May- 3rd Mammal Hands, 9th- Daori Farrell, 27th- Wedding Present. B2- April- 22nd- Dead Flight, Perseus, Final Transmission, BRICKMAKERS- April- 14thJoel Hoekstra + Brandon Gibbs, Psychedelic Circus- April 19th- Foyster’s Grimm Favours, Pedro Danger, Dark Diversions, Foolhardy Folk, May- 17th- Behind The Sun, Alice Rose, Skinny Poet, Chloe the Juggler. EPIC- April5th- Eels, 14th- Big Country + Spear Of Destiny, 18th- The Zombies, May- 11th- Fun Lovin’ Criminals. UEA- April- 5th- Devon Townsend, 14th- Postmodern Jukebox, 15thThe Damned. VOODOO DADDY’S- April- 6thMad Mad Mad + Mink, 8th- Split + Damp Matches, 25th- Hockey Dad + Dust, MayNeue Grafik Ensemble. VR ESCAPE ROOMSNO ESCAPE- RYAN AND SHANE’S NIGHTSMARCH 26TH Penguins Go Pop etc (see start of column). APRIL 30th- Tristan Burfield, Mink + more (Ideal Surreal weekend), May 28th- TBC. WATERFRONTApril- 25th- Gaz Coombes, 26thAldous Harding, May- 9th- Dead Kennedy’s, 26th- Loop.

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Zena’s Spring Recipe Zena’s Spring Recipe

Spring is in the air and warm salads are all the rage, perfectly cooked local seasonal veggies, a tad of carbs to fill you up and a dressing that makes you zing.

Warm Asparagus and New Potato Salad

I’ve suggested jerseys as they are so delicious and well known, use local alternatives like charlotte but avoid small potatoes supermarkets call or influence as new as they are only the runt of the litter and have little flavour.

450g jersey royals – scrubbed

1 x bunch Norfolk asparagus – trimmed

5 spring onions – trimmed and cut in to 3cm lengths

6 – 8 radishes – thinly sliced

Dressing

1 lemon – juiced

3 tablespoons cold pressed rapeseed oil (or olive)

pinch dried Colman’s mustard powder

1 teaspoon runny local honey

1 tablespoons flat parsley - chopped

seasoning

• Steam or boil the potatoes until just cooked, cut in to chunky slices and set aside. (cooking time approx. 10 – 12 minutes)

• Meanwhile steam or boil the asparagus for 4 – 5 minutes until just cooked and then cut each one in to three.

• For the dressing simply whisk all the ingredients together and season to taste.

• Simply toss all the ingredients together, while the potatoes and asparagus are still warm and coat in the dressing.

• Serve as a simply tasty starter or with a chunk of bread for lunch.

Asparagus know how

Look for a firm bunch, deep green in colour, local is always best, Norfolk and Suffolk offer those fat ones full of flavour and crunch. Simply trim or snap the hard bottom 2 – 3 cm off and gently wash. Steam or boil until just tender but with a bite. Asparagus can also be roasted, barbequed and grilled from raw, just drizzle on some oil and season well before cooking.

Variations

Go Nuts – try adding toasted almond slices. Crabby – toss with the meat from a large dressed crab.

Aniseed – try replacing the parsley with tarragon.

More Veggie – toss in a tablespoon of sundried tomatoes or roasted red pepper slices or both.

Recipe by Zena Leech-Calton

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