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nglia Print Ltd, as its last hoorah to the European Union, has been awarded its EMAS accreditation for the 6th year running. The Eco-Management and Audit Scheme is the highest environmental standard for any business in Europe, making us 1 of only 11 printing companies in the UK to achieve it, but the accreditation will no longer be valid after January 31st. The auditing process of EMAS, and as part of that process making the findings of that audit available to the general public, made it the toughest and most transparent environmental accreditation available. The audit findings and its publication meant that our customers could be even more confident that we are operating to the highest levels of environmental care. We were and still are the only printing company in East Anglia to achieve EMAS.

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Keeping to the highest environmental standards is part of what we are at Anglia Print Ltd and we are on the search for other suitable environmental accreditations. Once we are out of the European Union there may be new UK based accreditations to take the place of EMAS. If this is the case we’ll make sure we go above and beyond the necessary environmental and management requirements to gain it.

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Brought to you from a galaxy far, far way, this exhibition of over 300 Star Wars toys, original cinema posters and memorabilia is an absolute must see for fans of all ages. In 1977, the first Star Wars film broke box office records. But nobody could have predicted that the merchandising would end up earning more than the film itself. Star Wars toys became the must-have playthings for an entire generation, with an estimated 300 million action figures sold between 1977 and 1985. The exhibition is not only a celebration of classic toys and collectables but also of the iconic design and art work of the Star Wars films. From X-Wing Fighters to lightsabers, these fantastic creations have fired our imaginations and made their mark on our cultural landscape since the first film was released over forty years ago.

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February is LGBT History Month - a time to celebrate the contributions that lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people have made to society throughout history. Here at Norwich Pride we have a storytelling project called OUT140 where we ask people to tell us their coming out stories in 140 characters or less - the original tweet on Twitter. It’s one way in which we are helping to preserve the histories of local LGBT+ people. Here’s a selection of stories that capture what life has been like over the last few decades. - Born 1947. Inkling gay because I liked boy next door. First time at 14 behind bike shed. Scary to be gay in 60s. Police always chasing you. - 1984 grandma watching Greenham Common on news. She said “look at those filthy lesbians rolling in the mud" I said "I'm going there tomorrow” - Imagine…1987, aged 16. On Scotland 2 London coach for my first gay pride. 10,000 people in Jubilee Gardens...I am no longer the only one. - 1994 My ex outed me at the school collecting our sons. I then lost custody of them for being a lesbian - the judge said i was an unfit mum. - 2018 I’ve been declined jobs and opportunities because I’m trans. It’s illegal, but not something I can change. We’ve still got work to do. - Today my son who is 12 told us he is very likely going to have a husband when he is older Norwich Pride is Saturday 25th July 2020. www.norwichpride.org.uk

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Sunday 16th February Sunday 19th April Sunday 24th May Sunday 20th September Sunday 22nd November Over forty general and specialist dealers selling a wide range of good quality antiques and collectables including furniture, silver, china, linen, jewellery, books, clocks, retro and vintage design and decorative items. After being relaunched by KC Fairs & Events (who also run the Beccles Antiques Street Market twice a year, 2020 dates are 3rd May and 9th August) the Loddon Fair has gone from strength to strength.

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Future 2020 dates; April 19th, May 24th, September 20th and November 22nd. Parking on site as well as two large car parks in Loddon which are just a few minutes walk away. For further details please contact Kate Lee on 01502 711174. Follow them on facebook @ loddonantiquesfair 8

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“When we first took over the event we were looking to establish an interesting and enjoyable Antiques & Collectables Fair, aimed at both the dealer and collector with plenty of variety and bargains and that is something we believe we have achieved”. Hot and cold refreshments on offer, including bacon rolls and home made cakes! £1 entrance for adults (trade free with card).

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Norfolk Spring Fling

The Norfolk Spring Fling is fun for all the family this Easter, promising a full day out with a range of exciting experiences, activities and demonstrations. Everything at the event is covered by the ticket price so come and join us for more activities, more space… and more fun! Come and meet your favourite farm animals at Mr Mawkins farm from pigs to spring lambs, plus a host of rare breeds including Pygmy goats and Shorthorn calfs. You can also try your hand at bottle feeding lambs and watching baby chicks hatch from eggs. Whether it’s climbing a colossal combine or scaling a mammoth tractor, there is plenty of machinery to awe at from the big to the small including a tour on the ever-popular tractor trailer ride. There will be a range of activities and exhibitions across the site with a chance to get hands-on while learning all about food, farming and the countryside. Tickets are on sale now so join us on Thursday 16 April at Norfolk Showground. www.springfling.rnaa.org.uk 12

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e are really excited about 2020 in the community garden. Our lottery funded team and volunteers are organising many events during Spring and Summer from our ever popular nature in the garden day to some brand new events including an art day and a day full of local food with links to growing your own. Along with these we will be running workshops during the summer months which will include gardening skills to herbal teas and much more. Keep an eye on our website and social media pages to find out more information or sign up to our newsletters via www.grapeshillcommunitygarden.org. Jo will be providing gardening sessions for family and other community groups including raised bed tenants and volunteers. If you would like to get involved at the garden contact Ellen on contact@grapeshillcommunitygarden.org Our business sponsorship scheme is continuing and we welcome local businesses to sponsor the garden for just £50 a year to help fund general running costs. This has been a great success, connecting to local companies who help to spread

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The Hippodrome’s Easter blockbuster show Pirates Live! Returns on the 2nd April, with a brand new production for 2020. This all action pirate water show has been called “phenomenal” by the Eastern Daily Press and for good reason, this immense production brings together a motley crew of pirates, fire eaters, acrobats, aerialists and hilarious comedy in an experience like no other. Jack, who plays Captain Jack Hawkseye said “This show is always very interactive, but this year will be like no other. The audience is truly going to become part of our pirate crew and even take part in some swashbuckling missions alongside us” Johnny Mac aka pirate Johnny can’t wait for the fun to start “ Pirates Live! is always so much fun, and this time around we are really going all out. We will be taking our friends on a journey to a far away island, that houses all sorts of perils.” All the action takes place in a movie style set. The massive 40ft galleon made by 3d creations who made parts of the set for Pirates of the Caribbean, is the centre piece to the swashbuckling skullduggery. It’s an experience like no other, so don’t miss your chance to see the sensational Pirates Live! Don’t miss it Me Hearties!!

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Winter on the Allotments I am writing this in mid January, sitting in a comfy chair, with a glass of wine, in front of a fire. Like my allotment, I am resting. Some of my fellow allotment holders are much more active and have already started digging their plots, arguing that the cold will break up the soil, thus saving them some hard work, and killing pests and diseases by exposing them. I’ve never really understood these arguments, considering that gardeners spend considerable time making a fine tilth with rakes and the chickens tell me that pests and diseases lurk along the edges of beds. In addition, so far this season there has been one night of -1 degrees centigrade when 4 consecutive nights of -4 or colder are needed to have any effect on pests and diseases. Early digging undoubtedly leads to nutrients being leeched out of the soil, so we come to rely on artificial fertilisers. Heavy rainfall, like we’ve been having, means that all the waterbutts are lovely and full, but exposed soil looks grainy and thin rather than crumbly and rich. Climate change dictates that we change the way we garden. 2015 was the UN’s International Year of the Soil and December 5th every year has been dedicated World Soil Day. 2020 is the International Year of Plant Health. This strikes me as a very logical series of declarations. Plant health and soil health are linked. So while some gardeners dig up worms and other beneficial creatures, I will continue to peruse seed catalogues for a while longer.

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The Neutrinos – FloodLight at Love Light Norwich festival

Potato Bon-Bon’s (tattie tots) These are like a home-made tastier cheesy hash brown. Plus, you can use up old jacket potatoes or simply cook extra and make these the day after. Great for breakfast, as a party food with dips or a kid friendly side dish. Makes - 6 – 7 small round ones / 4 cake shaped ones Double us as required, for each jacket.

averick art-rockers The Neutrinos have created a new show especially for Norwich’s newest and brightest festival, Love Light. The avant-garde quartet are teaming up with artist Sal Pittman and new men’s choir The Vital Spark to present FloodLight, a site responsive, promenade slice of gig-theatre to be held in and around the crypt and cloisters of Norwich’s St Andrews Hall on Saturday 15 February. The show will be the closing event of the festival and audience numbers will be strictly limited for the three performances at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm and entry is FREE but ticketed! Tickets are available from Norwich Arts Centre 01603 660 352 www.norwichartscentre.co.uk The band will lead the audience from the shadows, through candlelight to full illumination on an eerie and uplifting site responsive sonic journey. ‘We’re really looking forward to creating this new show specifically for St Andrews Hall’ Neutrinos singer Karen Reilly said ‘Floodlight will celebrate extremes of light and dark and be a fittingly dramatic finale for the festival’. Hailed as 'total game changers' by The Guardian and 'truly outstanding’ by The Daily Telegraph, The band have over

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100 sell-out London Royal Festival Hall shows under their belts with their critically acclaimed KlangHaus show and have performed internationally in New York, around Canada and mainland Europe. Wet Nurse Records release their new single Pulse Addict/Angels on 14 February via 12 inch vinyl and download. Love Light Norwich is a bright new festival celebrating art and innovation in Norwich, the City of Stories. With the theme of love and belonging this free, family-friendly festival will include an illuminating trail of light artworks, interactive installations, music and fire performance. Alex Rinsler, Artistic Director of Love Light Norwich said, ‘We’re lucky to close out the inaugural Love Light Norwich festival with The Neutrinos, and even more so to present a new live show with Sal Pittman and The Vital Spark in the dramatic setting of the Crypt at Halls. Their work has international acclaim and it's a source of pride to support Norwich based artists of such calibre.' www.lovelightnorwich.co.uk www.neutrinos.co.uk

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Norfolk Makers Festival

orfolk Makers Festival returns to The Forum in February offering people the chance to try their hand at weaving, printing, knitting, spinning, embroidery and much more.The free annual event, which is now in its fifth year, celebrates the county’s local crafts people, artists and heritage, running from Saturday 8 February to Sunday 23 February. The festival offers the chance to engage and learn with the help of experienced makers, hobbyists, small businesses and organisations whose interests and expertise cover a variety of skills, making it the perfect time to try a new craft or develop existing skills.

The Forum Trust, the educational charity which runs The Forum, funds the festival. “This is a unique, free event which is all about inspiration and encouragement. We make sure there is a wide range of creative activities, demonstrations and exhibitions to enjoy every day. Everyone is welcome, whatever your experience or age. It’s a wonderful opportunity to discover new ideas, new friends and the creative you!” said Jayne Evans The Trust’s Events and Partnerships Manager.

New for the festival is the Picking up the Threads exhibition, with artists and makers invited to submit their own work to form a unique display. The judging panel have selected 41 inspiring pieces from a strong field of high quality and imaginative work, which will make up the special display in The Forum’s Gallery. The full festival programme can be found at www.norfolkmakersfestival.co.uk

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t the end of 2019, Norwich High School for Girls beat a record number of entries across the country to win Independent Girl's School of the Year at the Independent School of the Year awards. The school was one of just seven schools to have made it through to the final round held at the Royal Thames Yacht Club in London. Kirsty von Malaisé, headmistress and one of the EDP’s Top 100 Inspiring women, said: "Norwich High School is an outstanding school and I could not be more proud that we have received national recognition of this.” "We were lauded not only for our pioneering Inspiring Females programme which has supported well over 3,000 young women from Norfolk and beyond over the last three years, but also for our bold ambitions for the girls in many other exceptional initiatives."

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The award is the latest in line of prestigious prizes for the school. In October, the school became one of only 32 other UK schools to receive the Apple Distinguished Schools status for 2019- 2022, and has just been shortlisted TES Independent School Awards for Strategic Education Initiative of the Year and Pre-Prep/Prep School of the Year 2020. You can find out more about Norwich High at www.norwichhigh.gdst.net

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ere we are then 2020, stone me what a life! In a bizarre parallel with the Sandringham lot Mrs Anchor and I are striving for financial independence but unfortunately we don’t have the head start of the couple we all know and love, Harry and Me Again. Canada is an appropriate choice for Me Again cos just like the Mounties she got her man! Perhaps they could rent out Frogmore as a holiday let….or charge Uncle Andrew to use it as a bolt hole, I am sure it will make a change from the Alps. Klosters to you!! I noticed that the Royal revolving door policy was in full swing as Harry & Me Again headed for the Yukon to try a bit of financial strife and independence with a bit of gold panningthrown in, Airmiles Andy was allowed out to go to church with his mum. Football, it is only a few months to the next round of Football coming home I can just see Jack Hawkins and Richard Todd polishing their boots and sharpening their studs (sorry that was Chopper Harris) or loading the shotgun if you are Arthur Shelby. Already we need to worry about injuries but no doubt Gareth “Mr waistecoat” Southgate will have something up his sleeve though sadly not Martin Peters who has gone to join Sir Bobby in footie heaven.

of Prince of Wales Rd on the basis that the Beatles played at the Grosvener Rooms on their 1963 UK tour. So presumably every destination on that tour will be busy with Beatles carvings and sculptures….Surely if we are to honour the Fab Four in Norwich we must take a step back in their career and remember the day someone went into Brian Epstein’s record shop to ask for My Bonnie by the Beatles. But the singer was a local Norwich lad Tony Sheridan so move over John and get on that plinth Tony! And let’s not forget The Rutles….R.I.P. Neil Innes Christmas came and went and no doubt will come back again (in the shops in April) unless the earth catches fire before then. It could well be helped on it’s way by everyone’s favourite eco-warrior Donald “the peach” Trump. When he’s not saving/ destroying the world or playing golf he is hovering over a post Brexit Blighty waiting to carve it all up starting with the NHS. I bought the Xmas Radio Times but didn’t get chance to watch much, I caught a glimpse of Genevieve as a high point but then ended up with Strictly. Didn’t even get to see Alastair Sim in A Christmas Carol!!! But I did manage to guess one of my presents…..it’s hard to disguise a Toblerone….!

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Norwich City Council has once again significantly reduced its carbon footprint, as shown by new statistics.Latest figures, which cover the financial year ending on 31 March 2019, show a 2.5% decrease in carbon reductions relating to council operations. This further progress brings the city council’s total reductions to 59.6%, against a 2007 baseline. Councillor Dr Kevin Maguire, Cabinet member for safe and sustainable city environment, said, “Improving our environmental impact is an absolute priority for the council, and I’m glad that our ambitious target of a 40% reduction has been met and comfortably surpassed. “We will continue to take steps to improve even further in this regard.” The city council’s achievements in reducing its energy use have received national recognition this year at the EDIE Sustainability Leaders Awards in February and the Energy Management Association Awards in November, with the council scooping accolades at both ceremonies. The council’s Environmental Strategy Manager, Richard Willson, said, “We are always seeking new opportunities to reduce carbon emissions across the council’s portfolio of assets. “For example, currently we have an ambitious LED lighting project being implemented at St Andrew’s Car Park. This is part of a wider project to improve the efficiency of all council premises.” Norwich City Council is currently drafting its next Carbon Management Plan and Environmental Strategy, where the target for the next phase of carbon emissions reductions will be set to 2023.

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Of course the Theatre is also offering its usual array of fantastic family shows this Spring, including a cat-tastic half term (Midnight and Puss in Boots) and a very ‘springy’ Easter (Eggs on Legs and The Adventures of Bo Peep). Visit puppettheatre.co.uk or phone 01603 629921 to check dates and times for all Norwich Puppet Theatre events.

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uranfoe’s album launch at Karma Café just before Christmas was a great success with the resulting album justifiably receiving 4 and 5 star reviews and an online site naming it the Prog album of the year. Still in their early to mid 20s the roots of their music hark back to some of the more obscure progressive rock and Canterbury scene bands of the 70s, as emphasised by Joe the drummer sporting a Magma T Shirt, mixed in with some of the 90s more sonorous acts such as God Speed You Black Emperor. Complex arrangements and riffs aplenty but not forsaking melody lines and tuneful passages for sure they are all dextrous and extremely competent musicians. Fripp and Zappa like sustained hypnotic guitar riffs float over propulsive rhythm’s and lead into frantic mid sections that build to a crescendo. They are one seriously good and inventive band, their album ‘Sum of Erda’ is a real gem and has quite rightly been getting the recognition that it, and they deserve. Quietly they could, and should, be destined to be the band from this region to go beyond the east in 2020, but while they may well be overlooked by the mainstream media they could become one of the cult bands of the next decade both nationally and internationally. Look out for them. Support act Fools Moon of a similar generation likewise draw heavily from the past influence wise as well with the bluesish nifty guitar interplay on ‘Magic Carpet Ride’ being reminiscent of the Peter Green and Danny Kirwan late 60s / early 70s Fleetwood Mac, and the elongated

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solo’s on ‘Wizards Hat’ suggesting hints of Wishbone Ash. However equally their bass player’s double bass solo had hints of Charlie Mingus and their drummers solo suggested a knowledge of Max Roach and Art Blakey. Equally it will be interesting to check the progress of this band as well and with an album due for release this year they too could follow in Guranfoe’s wake. SOME ORIGINAL ARTISTS CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS FOR FEBRUARY AND MARCH. CARBERRY’S- March 11th- Vera Van Heeringen Trio, EPIC- Feb- 21st- Glen Matlock Band, 29th- The Rezillos, March13th- The Korgis, 25th- Focus- 50th anniversary tour, 28th The Christians, THE NARTHEX- Roman Catholic Cathedral- Feb 22nd- African evening including Congolese band Grupo Lokito- raising money for Doctors without Borders and Medicins Sans Frontiers, NORWICH ARTS CENTRE- March 5th- Ben Watt, 21st Jah Wobble, 27thJames Taylor Quartet, OPEN- Feb 16th- Sam Lee, 19th- Sam Lewis, RIBS OF BEEF- Feb 16th- The Shackleton Trio, UEA- Feb- 6thBombay Bicycle Club, 24th- Fontaines D.C, March- 7th Blossoms, 16th- Stiff Little Fingers, 20th- Levellers, 28th- Paul Carrack, VOODOO DADDY’S- Feb 1st- Floral Image + Violet Kicks, 29th- Dingus Khan + Sleemo etc, WATERFRONT (+ STUDIO)- Feb 8thMonochrome Set, 28th- The Orielles, March 7th Julian Cope, 16th Frank Turner, 19thSubways, 23rd Hayseed Dixie, Last Thursday of each month- Thursday night club- 4 local / regional bands, plus regular Tilting Sky promotion nights.

PUBS AND VENUES WORTH CHECKING WEBSITES AND FACEBOOK FOR GIGSBrickmakers, Cactus café, Gonzo’s, Gringo’s, Jurnets bar, Last Pub Standing, Louis Marchesi, Reindeer, Walnut Tree Shades, Warwick St social. SOME INTERESTING ALTERNATIVE DJ NIGHTS AROUND NORWICH TO LOOK OUT FOR- Fatal Attraction (formerly Jacquard anthems) Feb 1st- The Talk, Jacquard clubMarch 7th- Bedfords Crypt (Both Jacquard nights mostly alternative music from late 70s to 90s but some 60s & 21st century), Long Swords- Feb 8th- Space studios- Prog, Psychedelia, Kraut rock, and more, Wierd Pancakes – Feb- 7th- The Leopard, 8thPlasterers, 14th- Rumsey Wells- Interesting, unusual and eclectic mix from 60s to present day prog to punk, to new wave, and psychedelia, Indie to 60s soul. SOME CLASSICAL CONCERTS- Iceland Symphony Orchestra- Feb 9th- Theatre Royal (Bizet, Ravel, Prokofiev and more), Britten Sinfonia- Curlew River- March 27th St Andrews Hall, Beethoven weekend- Feb 15th and 16th- John Innes Institute, Mitsuko Uchida- 29th Feb- Pianist playing Mozart and Beethoven. ECLECTIC SELECTION- My alternate Sunday night shows 6-8 pm on Future radio 107.8 fm and on the net will be broadcast on Feb 9th and 23rd, and March 8th and 22nd and will be podcast . Be seeing you.

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SERVICE AND REPAIR SPECIALIST 25 yrs Experience 11 Stafford Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 3BA

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61 HAVELOCK ROAD, NORWICH NR2 3HQ

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•16 APRIL 2020• NORFOLK SHOWGROUND TAKE A TRACTOR RIDE LEARN ABOUT THE EMERGENCY SERVICES A HOST OF INTERACTIVE GAMES & ACTIVITIES BUILD, STICK, PAINT AND CREATE

The fun farming event for all the family Held during the Easter holidays, this event promises a range of exciting experiences, activities and demonstrations designed to educate and entertain visitors.

BUY TICKETS ONLINE: springfling.rnaa.org.uk