Iceni Magazine Issue 13

ICENI Lifestyle Magazine For Norwich And Norfolk

ISSUE 13

ICENI FITNESS Yo-Yo Dieting

SWAGGER & JACKS Daily Shaving Routine

THE BURE VALLEY RAILWAY Everything Goes!

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May already – where is this year going?

As we prepare this issue for print, the sun is shining, the birds are singing and it is looking promising for some nice weather in the lead up to Summer. We are ever hopeful the sun will remain shining for the Spring Bank Holiday, when you may like to visit The Green Dragon in Wymondham for their annual Bank Holiday Beer Festival.

If a beer festival doesn’t quite suit then perhaps a trip to Pensthorpe to meet the baby Squirrels. Set in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, Pensthorpe has a cornucopia of British wildlife and waterfowl all set in a picturesque Norfolk backdrop with beautiful gardens and charming nature walks for all the family.

If you prefer art, Suffolk Open Studios event may be ‘up your street’, Check out their website for routes and opening hours www.suffolkopenstudios.org Not to be missed is the, informative and interesting article from our regular writer, Edward Couzens-Lake about the air raids in Norfolk during during both World Wars and of course all our regular advice, columns and reviews.

Lastly and by far not least, congratulations to our very own columnist Keri Beevis on a successful book launch event. The first of many we are sure!

We hope you enjoy Issue 13.

Thought Of The Month Music has meaning.

Lots of people remember music with aspects of their life, such as getting married, parties etc. Music is used for happy & sad occasions and can make or break a mood. The song which has the most meaning to me is Eric Carman’s Hungry Eyes (from Dirty Dancing), as I remember watching that film for the first time and realising it was Jonny I liked more than Baby. Without knowing the song now holds a special place in my heart and I smile every time I hear it.

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Alex Wiseman, April Clayton, Ciara Jack, Edward Couzens-Lake, Dave Lincoln, Eric Snaith, Josh Mann,Keri Beevis, Mark King, Paul Kirk, Patrick Arundell, Sharon Piggin, Tim Barnes-Clay.

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Full of absolute dynamic

creative content!

“You Reap What You Sow”

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MOTORING REVIEW

The Greatest Soul Show On The Coast

By Tim Barnes-Clay

Soul By The Sea

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FROZEN PENSION?

Iceni Fitness

Advice

Yo-Yo Dieting

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ICENI HISTORY Air Raids On Norfolk

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Swagger & Jacks Daily Shaving Routine

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Iceni Columists Keri Beevis & Mark King

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Wex Photographics Proudly Sponsors

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Fosters Solicitors News

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Ask Dave Flash - What Happened?

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Iceni History Air Raids On Norfolk

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary A Model Rescue Horse

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Need Help?

Managing Your Social Media

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Motoring Review Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI

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Home Festival Fun For All The Family

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The Bure Valley Railway Spring bank Holiday

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Stryke Studio Do & Don’t Guide

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Super Red Squirrel Produces 48 Kittens

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Live From Norwich: Grand Charity Auction Update

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Iceni Book Review Crime And Punishment

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Suffolk Open Studios Studios Open To The Public

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Iceni Fitness Yo-Yo Dieting

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Greatest Soul Show Soul By The Sea

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Frozen Pension?

Advice

Monthly Recipe

By Eric Snaith

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Iceni Talks To..

Dirty Rotten Disco Club

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Keys Auctioneers Classic Car Auction

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Camrider Budding Bikers

Gig Review The Correspondents

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Keys Auctioneers Auction Update

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Iceni News Natalie Francis

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Iceni Horoscopes What Do Your Stars Hold

SWAGGER & JACKS

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Swagger & Jacks Gentlemen’s Grooming

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

Daily Shaving Routine 1. In preparation for shaving, gently wash the beard area with a flannel soaked in hot water. This lifts the bristles and gently exfoliates the skin.

2. If you enjoy shaving with a shave oil, dispense 1-2 pumps of Swagger & Jacks Ultimate Shave Oil (£12.95) into the palm of your hand and smooth over your whiskers.

If your skin is very sensitive, the Swagger & Jacks Ultimate Shave Oil can be applied underneath your shaving cream to provide extra protection and lubrication as a pre-shave oil to eliminate razor burn and irritation.

3. If you prefer shaving with a shave cream, apply a small quantity of Swagger & Jacks Ultimate Shave Cream (£12.95) to the skin with your fingertips, no need to lather with a shaving brush. This luxurious shaving emulsion is ready to achieve the ultimate smooth and comfortable shave every time .

4. Using a new razor blade, shave in the direction of your beards natural growth pattern, using slow, gentle strokes to avoid grazing or nicking the skin. Use your other hand to gently pull and stretch the skin, so that you create a flat surface for your razor blade to glide over easily.

5. If you are looking to achieve an extra close shave, re-apply your Swagger & Jacks Ultimate Shave Oil or Swagger & Jacks Ultimate Shave Cream and keeping the skin warm with plenty of hot water, shave against the direction of natural growth.

6. After shaving rinse the face with cool water, and apply Swagger & Jacks Post Shave Moisturiser (£16.95), smoothing a few pumps over the freshly shaved skin to heal and hydrate, eliminating razor burn and irritation. The Swagger & Jacks Post Shave Moisturiser can be used daily over the full face and neck to leave a matt, oil free finish to the skin.

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FOSTERS SOLICITORS Issue 13 2014

Fosters Solicitors On 1st April 2014 the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) launched its new Code for Will Preparation in England and Wales.

The Code is based on 12 core principles of practice which include matters such as transparency in relation to costs, the importance of timely preparation of paperwork, dealing with potentially vulnerable clients and commitment to the development of specialised knowledge and ongoing professional training.

Whilst the Lord Chancellor decided against the official regulation of Will Writing in 2013, the STEP Code serves to reassure clients that by choosing a STEP member to draft their Will they are protected by a framework of ethical principles and quality standards. STEP members who fail to adhere to the Code could face disciplinary action.

Having witnessed many local people deal with the difficulties that arise from a poorly drafted Will, the Wills, Trusts and Probate team at Fosters are delighted to see the formal implementation of the STEP Code which guarantees, wherever it is applied, a high standard of service and skill in a complex and ever-evolving area of law.

If you would like to speak to a STEP member from our team about making or updating your Will or for further information generally, please contact Trina Worden or Laura van Ree on 01603 620508 or by email at wtp@fosters-solicitors.co.uk

Fosters Solicitors News Laura van Ree (pictured left) has just been awarded the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners, Administration of Estates, Student of the Year Award - achieving the highest mark in England and Wales in the November 2013 exams.

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REDWINGS Issue 13 2014

GUINEVERE’S A MODEL RESCUE HORSE A horse rescued by Redwings Horse Sanctuary and rehomed under its Guardian Scheme has gone on to star in a Norfolk beach photoshoot with country and equestrian clothing brand, Joules.

The 15-year-old Irish Sports horse, named Guinevere, was originally part of a rescue from a farm in Monmouth, Wales in 2008. Guinevere and six other horses were found in poor body condition with overgrown feet. They were being kept in deep mud with no extra feed being provided for them. The horses were offered a home at Redwings in Norfolk while the local authority proceeded with a prosecution against the owner for not meeting their needs.

Unfortunately before the case could be concluded the owner disappeared, so no charges could be brought, but all seven horses were signed into Redwings’ permanent ownership.

Nicola Markwell from Redwings is equally proud: “Our Guardian horses go on to do all sorts of varied activities from national show ring success to becoming a child’s best friend but Guinevere is our first fashion model! We’re grateful to Joules for allowing us to share the photos and the story of the day.”

Redwings provides direct care to over 1300 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules with a further 500 living out in loving guardian homes across East Anglia and beyond.

Please visit www.redwings.org.uk or call 01508 481000 for more information.

Once she was fully recovered, 15.3hh Guinevere was rehomed through the Redwings Guardianship scheme with Amy Pointen, who has now had her for five years.

Knowing Joules were looking for a beautiful Sports horse type to take part in their photoshoot on Holkham beach, a friend of Amy’s suggested Guinevere. It was Guinevere’s job to stand patiently with the models plus make the most of all the fuss being offered! Loving people and a good nose rub, Guinevere carried out her duties splendidly and was a huge hit with the models and photographers. The photography is currently being used to promote the brand’s Spring - Summer 2014 range.

“Guinevere is a beautiful horse who has gone through so much and is now so well that she is able to take part in unusual events such as this,” explains guardian Amy. “I was really proud of her! We had a wonderful day at Holkham and the photos are just so beautiful.”

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HOME FESTIVAL Issue 13 2014

“You’ll Never Think Of Norfolk The Same Way Again” Home Festival is back bigger and better for 2014 in the heart of Norfolk.

This one day Music Festival, for all the family is set to create an impact this year on Saturday 9th August 2014 from 11am - 11pm.

Founder and organizer Helen Shepherd is excited about this year’s music festival, with local and national talent set to bring an amazing line up on stage alongside workshops, arts and crafts, stalls, food outlets licensed bar, BBQ and more! It’s far more than your usual charity fundraiser, and the Home Festival team are excited to bring this to Norfolk once again; it’s a day not to be missed!

Helen has a huge passion for helping charities and after meeting a homeless man back in 2012, this inspired her to make a change. Home Festival is in aid of St Martin’s Housing Trust, based in Norwich, they help supply food, shelter and accommodation to homeless people across the whole of Norfolk. www.stmartinshousing.org.uk

PLEASE GET INVOLVED! Calling all Businesses for a fantastic Sponsorship Opportunity. Contact Helen for details.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We would love your support, if you have the time to volunteer your services at this amazing event please get in touch with Helen.

BE THERE! Spaces are still available to have a stand/stall to apply please contact Home Festival’s stall manager: emma@homefestival.co.uk for details.

Please see www.homefestival.co.uk for the new website, for info about the day, contact information; line up, news and more!

Also add us on facebook www.facebook.com/homefestival.co.uk

2013 saw Home Festival come alive in the village of Mundford in Norfolk, with a lot of local support from the public and Businesses alike.

Important Contacts

Home Festival is fun for all the family, whatever your taste we have something for everyone! This is its second year running and they are proud to be coming back bigger and better than before!

Helen Shepherd - Director/Founder E: Helen@homefestival.co.uk

Gemma Parnell - Ocean Remix- Media/ Marketing E: gemma@oceanremix.co.uk

Shaun Quantrill - Band Manager E: shaun@homefestival.co.uk

Tickets will go on sale May 22nd! Available to Emma Aldborough - Stall Manager buy online, and in various local retailers.

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ICENI - NEWS Issue 13 2014

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Supermum Red Squirrel Produces 48 Kittens A ‘supermum’ female red squirrel at a conservation centre in Norfolk has stunned wardens by producing her 48th kitten. ffectionately named Tortoiseshell, the seven-yearold squirrel has proved to be one of the Pensthorpe Conservation Trust’s greatest success stories, giving birth to 48 kittens since 2008.

Tortoiseshell and her former partner Tweedledum were considered one of the most successful breeding pairs in the Trust’s history, but when Tweedledum died in 2012 there was concern she might never breed again.

However Tortoiseshell’s latest match with fellow squirrel Bryn has proved a successful partnership, with her latest litter producing three new kittens; two male and one female.

Wardens predict that the kittens were born between late February and early March and they are now starting to explore their surroundings. The kittens venture from the drey after six to seven weeks of being nursed by mum and are fully weaned by 10 weeks old.

The East Anglian Red Squirrel Group aims to inform people about the threat to red squirrels and save the beautiful species from extinction.

The Pensthorpe Conservation Trust’s breeding facility provides the perfect environment to encourage red squirrels to breed and look after their young safely before they are either moved on to other members of the East Anglian Red Squirrel group who need young animals or are sent off to be released as part of a coordinated effort to reinforce declining local populations around the country. Most recently, the East Anglian Red Squirrel Group has contributed to the re-population of red squirrels on the Isle of Anglesey.

Visit www.pensthorpe.com or call 01328 851465 for more information and opening times.

Tortoiseshell and Bryn form one of two active breeding pairs at Pensthorpe and are looked after as part of the East Anglian Red Squirrel Group, of which the Pensthorpe Conservation Trust is a member. The other breeding female, April, is Tortoiseshell’s granddaughter who is also successfully nursing Kittens.

Chrissie Kelley, Head of Species Management for the Trust and Coordinator for the East Anglian Red Squirrel group comments: “Tortoiseshell is simply a ‘wonder-mum’ of the squirrel world. She’s been a consistently good breeder and is a fantastic mother to litter upon litter of her young. At seven years old she’s doing a fantastic job; we’re thrilled that she’s managed to breed once again after losing her first partner.”

“Red squirrels only survive in a handful of locations in the UK, which is why we’re so fortunate to have successful breeding pairs here at Pensthorpe. By having her here we can highlight the beauty and character of this enigmatic species by capturing the imagination of our visitors and educating them on their plight.”

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Pensthorpe baby squirrels

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SUFFOLK OPEN STUDIOS Issue 13 2014

Suffolk’s Artists Open Their Doors Over 130 Suffolk artists will be opening their studios to the public over the weekends of June 2014 as part of the long-running Suffolk Open Studios initiative. panning a huge range of art, including oils, watercolours, acrylics, photography, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, glassware, sculpture, 2D and 3D mixed media, printmaking, mosaics and much more, the Open Studios event grows bigger each year with more artists participating and more members of the public visiting the studios.

Chairman of Suffolk Open Studios Tom Lund-Lack, who will also be exhibiting his own artwork at his residential art and activity centre ArtActiv at Thornham Magna, is passionate about the idea behind the initiative. “Art should be accessible,” he says. “This is a great opportunity for people to meet the artists, ask them questions about their inspiration and choice of medium. It’s welcoming, friendly and not at all pretentious. The whole point is that artists want people to come and visit them - artists welcome the chance to share their work with a wider audience.”

Suffolk Open Studios has been running since 1993 and has grown from a group of around 15 local artists in the Snape and Aldeburgh area. The network now covers the whole of Suffolk.

More and more artists are collaborating these days to create a great experience for visitors, with artists trails incorporating several studios, some with refreshments provided.

As Suffolk Open Studios covers such a big area, visitors are encouraged to use the guidebook and website in advance to check routes and opening hours, and to make a day of it, planning a route to visit a range of studios and a local pub or café for lunch. Tom says, “It’s a fun day out, and an opportunity to learn something new. There’s no pressure to buy, though many artists will have items available for sale or to commission if requested. Don’t be embarrassed to walk out of a studio with nothing in your hand, but with something in your head.”

The Suffolk Open Studios committee is also keen to attract new artists to join. Tom says, “Creating art whether visual or written is usually a lonely experience with only one’s own company to keep and judgement to fall back on. Being part of an open studio network can perhaps give artists a sense of belonging and of being part of a group of like-minded individuals.” All members are given exposure via the Open Studios website, which also publicises upcoming exhibitions, and they have the option of participation in the Open Studios event.

Picture by: Tom Lund-Lack, Squall off the Needles Unlike some regional Open Studio operations, Suffolk’s invites members to join without a committee selection process. Again, Tom is keen to stress the inclusivity of the scheme: “As artists we are often our own harshest critic. We don’t put potential members through a rigorous selection process - if they consider their work to be of a high enough standard, that is fine by us. The website offers members and the public the chance to see the sorts of art on display and make decisions themselves. Art is a small word that means different thing to different people. It’s subjective, so we don’t try to judge.”

In the lead up to the Open Studios event, some artists will be participating in Art About Town, whereby they collaborate with friendly local shops, cafes and restaurants to exhibit work to help promote their work. Keep an eye out for artwork in towns near you, from 19-31 May 2014.

As usual Suffolk Open Studios will be publishing a free colour directory of all exhibiting artists, which includes details on where they are located and when they will be open. This is the essential guide for all art lovers.

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FROZEN PENSION? Issue 13 2014

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FROZEN PENSION ?

I THINK I’VE GOT ONE OF THOSE SOMEWHERE ?

Whilst having an enjoyable Sunday afternoon with mates in my local, while waiting for the football to kick off, conversation casually drifted in to the topic of pensions, its usual for many a varied subject to be discussed over a few pints, the more alcohol consumed the more ‘experts’ emerge from the woodwork!

Unusually though it turned out the chap directing this conversation was significantly more qualified than the rest of us as he worked in the pensions industry.

The question asked of myself and my four compatriots was simply ‘’who here has a frozen pension?’’ To my surprise we all had one and Kev had two !

The conversation then continued into a boisterous discussion until the extremely important issue of the 4pm kick off arrived.

What this had actually highlighted were two very important facts.

a large percentage don’t have a clue about past performance, the amount of money currently in their frozen pensions or even if the pension company are still in existence and they have any money left at all?

It started me wondering a bit more about this issue and some of the facts are quite disturbing.

It is believed today 80% of UK Company Pension Schemes are in serious deficit.

The UK has approximately 7,800 pension schemes of which over 1100 have already collapsed, mostly final salary schemes, with the overall deficit in the region of £196 Billion!

SO WHAT IS A FROZEN PENSION ?

If you have pension funds from a previous employer some people mistakenly call this a ‘frozen pension’. A common choice for most people when leaving a company is to leave their old company’s occupational scheme benefits where it is and start a new one with their next employer, and in many cases this process can be repeated several times.

Firstly, it is estimated there is currently in the region of £3 Trillion invested in frozen pension funds in the UK, meaning a significant They may refer to their old pension as being number of adults who have money sat in a frozen pension, but this is not the case. previous company schemes and secondly, The correct term is either a deferred pension PAGE

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or paid up pension. With these so called frozen pensions, the policy holder or deferred member will not be able to make any further payments into it.

The reason the term frozen pension is not accurate is because pension benefits are not actually frozen. Depending on what type of company pension scheme you have, the pension fund could be invested (These are called Defined Contribution pension schemes and not frozen pensions) While this investment will continue to grow (or fall), you, your previous employer nor your future employer are likely to be allowed to make further contributions.

The other type of pension scheme people sometimes call frozen pension is a Defined Benefit pension scheme. Again, this is not a frozen pension because the benefits you have accrued in your pension scheme will increase each year from the date you left that employer up to your retirement age. Some of these increases will be by inflation but some of it may be by even more, but it is clearly not a frozen pension.

SO WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS? After reading through many reports on the internet from pension experts, newspaper reports and official government sites it really comes down to two options, leave things as they are: in which case sort out your old paperwork and contact the relevant people concerning your frozen pension and find out exactly the current ‘ financial health ‘ of your pension or look at moving it into a SIPP (Self invested Personal Pension Plan) Either way it is probably very prudent to gain professional

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advice at this point to have a measured idea of the options and which is best suited to you.

This in itself can be a minefield as there are an abundance of licenced pension advisors out there to choose from. helpmagazine@mail.com

WHAT IS A SIPP? The Self – Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is essentially a pension wrapper that is capable of holding investments and providing you with tax efficient savings for when you retire.

As a form of personal pension scheme they offer an individual complete control of their assets and the option to choose and manage their own investments, unlike a frozen pension where they have no say in how it is invested.

Quite often many individuals have more than one frozen pension, with this in mind one of the major advantages of a sipp is that you can transfer in pre-existing pensions; this allows easier management of your investment portfolio and also allows you to continue making contributions if you wish to do so.

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KEYS AUCTIONEERS Issue 13 2014

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Auctioneers 1973 Jenson Interceptor Mk III

1974 Triumph Stag At Keys Fine Art Auctioneers we are busy preparing for our 7th annual Classic Vehicle Sale which will see a large quantity of vintage vehicles, motorbikes and autojumble go under the hammer.

Classic Vehicle Auction Saturday 28th June 2014 day fascinating, and even those who are not in the market for a vehicle will find something of interest in the hundreds of autojumble lots.

This year’s auction is looking to rival years gone by with entries to date including a 1973 Jenson We have had huge success in previous years Interceptor Mk 111 with over £20,000 of registered offering an array of Lots which have seen a unique bills, a 1974 Triumph Stag, Rolls Royce Silver Shadow collection of 25 pre-war ‘barn find’ vehicles, and a pre-war MG and many more curiosities. rare classics such as a Jaguar XK120 sell for in We are still accepting entries and David Gould excess of £30,000 (including Buyers Premium), will be pleased to offer any advice on individual a Lea Francis Tourer realise over £8,000, a large items or whole collections. assortment of vintage motorcycles including a 1949 Scott 600CC Flying Squirrel and a 1929 Contact David Gould D: 01263 738270 M: 07979387847 BSA Sloper together with may curiosities such as E: david.gould@keysauctions.co.uk a one-owner car which was over half a century old all pass through the auction.

We pride ourselves in presenting a diverse and eclectic range of Lots which we believe no other auction house offers, thereby creating a very unique and interesting Sale.

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KEYS AUCTIONEERS Issue 13 2014

Children’s And Illustrated Books ...were the subject of fast and furious bidding at Keys Auctioneers specialist book auction, held in March. signing event in Aberdeen.

Of particular interest was a signed and inscribed copy of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets which had been signed by the author, J.K. Rowling, at a book signing event in Aberdeen.

The inscription read ‘To Willemina, Excellent name!

Must use it in a book!’ Whilst having great provenance, the book was especially attractive to collectors as a character called Willemina did subsequently appear in the fourth and fifth Harry Potter books leading to speculation that the vendor, who now lives in South Norfolk, could well have provided the inspiration for a character in the Harry Potter series! Realising £1550 against an estimate of £1000-1200, the sale of the book demonstrates how strong the market for collectible children’s books still it.

Also included in the same sale was a copy of Richard Adam’s Watership Down. In almost mint condition this realised £390 which was well in excess of its original £200-250.

A first edition copy of Kenneth Grahame’s classic fairy-tale The Wind in the Willows was also offered for sale and, being a particularly rare item, garnered much attention from UK and overseas bidders.

This was sold to an online buyer for £460 and will no doubt take pride of place in a book collector’s library!

Entries are invited for future sales and of particular interest are books and material relating to the Great war and also photographs and photograph albums of any kind.With a brand new website which launched in March 2013, Keys Book Department are able to offer an outstanding online service for both their buyers and vendors.

As one of the only specialist and dedicated book auctions in East Anglia, and one of the only auctioneers to offer book and ephemera valuations in the UK, Keys services are much in demand. Offering free, no obligation valuations Keys staff are always happy to apprise and offer advice on all books, photographs, postcards, letters, archives and items of historical interest.

Everything is considered, irrespective of condition.

With hundreds of registered buyers spread around

the world from Norfolk to Hong Kong and beyond, Keys are able to offer items for sale to a global market and achieve prices equal or above those achieved by other auction houses.

Contact Details: Email: books@keysauctions.co.uk Tel: 01263 733195 Website: www.keysauctions.co.uk Twitter: @sjp501 Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9am-1pm and 2-4pm.

Please call or email to arrange a free appointment with one of our Valuers

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The Diary of a Norfolk Family.

Thursday 17th April saw the launch party for my second novel, Dead Write.

I never had a launch event for my first book, Dead Letter Day, so I was a little unsure of how I should set the format of the evening, as well as nervous as to whether anyone would actually show up.

Above: Keri Beevis Being a girl who likes her wine, I chose a city pub, The Surrey Tavern, as my venue. I wanted the evening to be relaxed and fun, a chance for everyone to mingle, have a few drinks, maybe buy one of my books and eat cake.

Yes, I went all Marie Antoinette and let my guests eat cake. The day of the launch party arrived. I was excited and a little nervous.

My publisher and Iceni Magazine were both going to be there to support me, as well as a few of my fellow authors. I had family travelling up from Suffolk who I hadn’t seen in years and lovely readers coming who had been engaging in my Facebook author page, but who I had not yet met.

And then there were the niggling doubts still there. What if none of them came? What if it was just me sat in the pub with a stack of books and enough cake to fill a bakery?

And throughout the day as I sat in the hair salon having all those pesky grey bits covered up ahead of my big evening, the texts and email came, people sorry that they were unable to make my event due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. As my phone continued to bleep with apologies, I began to wonder if my niggling doubts would prove to be true and it would be a book launch flop.

Gulp!

So I arrived at the venue with my mother and my aunt. It was still packed out with after work drinkers as we carted in boxes of books and cakes and one drinker glanced across at our eateries before informing his pals ‘reckon they must be having a funeral party or something.’ Well, people do die in my books, so I guess he could have been right by a very big stretch of the imagination.

My mother glanced around at the small number of us and helpfully said in that wonderfully pessimistic way of hers, ‘Maybe this is it and no one else is coming. Oh well, your brother and sister should turn up later.’ Yup, thanks for that, Mum. And then I spotted a couple of familiar faces and the shadow of doubt lifted slightly.

By the time the books were laid out and the cupcakes set up, the room was packed out.

‘Yes.’ I thought silently. ‘Take that pessimistic mother.’ And from that moment on the evening passed in a bit of a blur.

I said a few words, thanked everyone for coming and for their support. I sold and signed books, people ate cake and a good time seemed to be had by all. For one evening I had glam hair, delectable cupcakes and a fantastic crowd of people celebrating the release of my second novel. I felt like the belle of the ball.

If only those same people could have seen me the next day, dressed in sweats with tousled hair and no make-up, washing dirty dishes, scooping up cat poop and taking out the trash.

Oh the heady life of the writer.

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By Mark King It was two weeks before Easter and the first eggs arrived, and they weren’t the oval ones covered in a shell, but the chocolate types covered in coloured foil. It was the start of the school holidays and the family joined forces with friends to pay a visit, for the first time, to Sheringham Park for an Easter egg hunt. Spring was making it first attempts to show all its glory and the children had a very active, and enjoyable, walk around the park.

Above: Mark King

With only a week to go the egg collection kept on growing as family and friends gave generously, and by Easter Sunday a whole host of assorted shapes, and sizes, were all safely stored out of arms reach on top the book cabinet. We had to endure two weeks of pleas from the children who stated that their lives would only be worth living if they could devour the mountain of chocolate.

On Easter Sunday itself we went to the 9.30 service at Thorpe Parish Church. With Christmas commercialised to the point where some people have forgotten the true meaning of this festive period it was refreshing to see the church breaming to the rafters with people of all ages. After the service while the adults enjoyed tea, coffee and biscuits the young ones ran excitedly around the church; on yes another Easter egg hunt. Now we had no excuse to say no for a chocolate feast, and when we went to the Mother-in-laws for a roast lunch on the bank holiday Monday everyone had fulfilled their sweet tooth.

Lunch was great and to top it all off a home-made cake was brought proudly to the dining table, and yes it was chocolate too. I couldn’t turn down an offer of a slice after all the hard work gone into making it so I found just enough space for it; oh and some cheese and biscuits too just to finish off!

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ASK DAVE Issue 13 2014

Every issue - Dave Lincoln of Horatio Creative (www.horatiocreative.com) will be answering any Web or Design questions you may have.

If you would like to contact him, you can do so on Twitter: @HoratioCreative Renee Duffin sent me a message on Twitter and asked: I used to use Flash on my Desktop machine - why doesn’t this now work on my Apple devices?

Good question - I think by this point everyone realises they can’t play Adobe Flash on their iDevices, but let’s have a look into why this is the case.

Back in the mid-2000s Flash was at the forefront of the web. Not only was this format being used for adverts and video, it was also being used by developers to produce full websites across a wide range of industries.

The appeal of this tool was that it was easy to create animated applications and this was seen as a step forward from the static, table-based sites that had preceded this.

So what happened?

The first iPhone was released on 29th June 2007 without any support for the Flash software and because of the success of this product the world of Mobile Internet Browsing changed forever. At the time of release, there was a huge outcry over the omission and in the following years there was a fair amount of mud-slinging between Adobe and Apple, so in 2010 Steve Jobs (who was the CEO of Apple) wrote an article clarifying his position on the software, this can still be read at http://www.apple. com/hotnews/thoughts-on-flash/. Remarkably, 4 years on from making this statement, the ideas Jobs expresses are still at the forefront of the Web today.

In his article Jobs states that the decision of Apple was made on a few crucial factors. Firstly, he fundamentally disagreed with the Web being controlled by any one person or organisation. Flash was a proprietary system, as it was owned by Adobe. This meant they controlled

how the software was to be developed in the future, the cost etc. So if the rise in popularity of Flash continued, the web was essentially at the mercy of Adobe.

Instead of Flash, Apple adopted HTML5, CSS and JavaScript - all of these are open standards, and not controlled by any one person or group. These standards were also adopted by Google as well as many others and gave Web Developers the ability to create advanced graphics, typography, animations and transitions without relying on any 3rd party plugins.

Another of the concerns Jobs raised was that of the security, reliability and performance of the software.

In 2009 Symantec (one of the most highly respected security providers) highlighted Flash as having one of the worst security records. In addition to this, it was also discovered to be the number 1 reason Apple Macs crashed - Apple simply weren’t willing to introduce this risk into their new range of products.

Lastly, Jobs cites his want for Developers to be able to create the best iDevice apps possible. Having a software layer between the iDevice Operating System and the application constrains the developer to the limitations of the 3rd party software and ‘hinders the development of the platform’.

“Flash was created during the PC era - for PCs and mice. Flash is a successful business for Adobe, and we can understand why they want to push it beyond PCs. But the mobile era is about low power devices, touch interfaces and open web standards - all areas where Flash falls short” - Steve Jobs 2010 Now a-days it is very rare to see full Flash websites - the film industry seems to be the only place where these are common, and even then non-Flash mobile alternatives are usually provided.

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COMPUTERS & INTERNET Issue 13 2014

Do You Need Help Managing Your Social Media Platforms? Social Media Management Tools Could Be The Answer Are you struggling to juggle all your social media with different logins and dashboards for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn? Are you frustrated that you can’t schedule a tweet within Twitter? Do you want more indepth data on the success of your post/tweet or reach of your social media profile? Well there’s a solution…

They’re called social media management tools/ applications and there’s a variety of free and paid versions available to help you not only manage your Twitter account but also other popular social media platforms all from the one application. The free versions are obviously limited in their functionality/ reporting and paid versions can be expensive - so which one’s best for you? Here’s my rundown of two I think you should consider.

1. HootSuite https://hootsuite.com/ HootSuite is a great platform for managing a variety of social media accounts and has lots of great features including scheduling of tweets/posts - this alone probably makes it perfect for most twitter users who need more control. It also offers iOS and Android applications, in addition to the desktop version, to enable you to manage your accounts wherever you are.

The free version offers manual individual scheduling of tweets/updates to multiple social media platforms and free basic reporting.

HootSuite offers two paid versions starting from just $8.99 per month and in addition to the features of the free version, offer more detailed free reports, optional additional paid reports and the ability to be able to bulk upload tweets via a .csv file among other features.

The downside of using HootSuite Any tweets sent outside of HootSuite are not tracked and neither is using another url shortener other than their own ow.ly url shortener. More detailed analytical reports cost $50 each and if

want detailed reports (you may need 2 per month) it can be costly. Probably the biggest issue with using HootSuite is that photos are displayed as text links rather than embedding them visually into the followers tweet timeline like Twitter does.

2. SproutSocial https://sproutsocial.com It’s an unusual name but it might be the the alternative you’ve been looking for to HootSuite as it allows you to embed photos in your tweets and, just like Twitter itself, they’re visible directly in your followers tweet timelines - which is a huge benefit for scheduling eye-catching updates. In addition to this it also integrates with bit.ly (the URL shortener) allowing you to track clicks and popularity of your tweets.

It doesn’t have a free version but three paid versions offering increasing levels of data analysis and reporting options. Don’t worry though they offer a free 30 day trial, the usual iOS and Android apps and access to some great webinars.

All reports available on your plan are free (unlike HootSuite) - no matter how many times you create them. The most popular plan is ‘Deluxe’ which offers a comprehensive range of reporting options, but if you’re serious about tracking your reach and engagement (essential if you’re running a high profile event) then the ‘Professional’ plan is for you as it offers viral scheduling and the new ‘Twitter Trends’ report that allows you to see ‘how’ people are talking about you not just who’s talking about you.

The downside of using SproutSocial Well it’s probably the price - with plans starting at $39 per user/month you have to be sure you’re going to use the platform to its full potential. Apart from that, it’s hard to see a downside to this application.

That’s a quick rundown of two social media management applications, obviously other options are out there - just be sure to do your research and try the free trials before deciding which one works best for you.

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ICENI - OUT & ABOUT Issue 13 2014

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Everything Goes!

Spring Bank Holiday Weekend, 24th - 26th May 2014, will be a busy time for The Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway.

All available engines, coaches and rolling stock will be action. There will be a special intensive timetable in operation throughout the weekend to allow visitors the opportunity to see as many different locomotives as possible hard at work over the nine miles between Aylsham and Wroxham. To keep younger visitors entertained there will a competition on the train journey, with a free prize for every correct entry.

The workshop at Aylsham will be open throughout the weekend and staff will be on hand to answer any questions. Andrew Barnes, Director, says “this event will give railway enthusiasts and families alike a chance to see a collection of some of the world’s most powerful 15-inch gauge steam engines on display and in operation”.

Train will be running from both Aylsham and Wroxham and fares allow unlimited travel on the day of issue. Children under 5 travel free.

In addition, the Friends of the Bure Valley will be holding a large second hand book sale at their shop, Buffer Stop Books at Wroxham Station, which includes a wide range of railway books.

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ICENI - NEWS Issue 13 2014

Local Boy Aims To Make A Difference With The Help Of Cancer Charity Shaun Campbell is their new Fundraising Manager for Macmillan Cancer Support in Norwich and Norfolk, and as he settles into his new role he has outlined his plans to play a major role in the local community.

Shaun has been a resident of Norwich for many years, and will therefore be well equipped to understand how cancer affects the local community. Primarily, he will be tasked with managing and administrating the various fundraising activities that Macmillan undertake in Norwich and Norfolk, as well as raising awareness of cancer.

with cancer would fill Norwich City’s Carrow Road two-and-a-half times. Shaun is under no illusions as to the job that needs to be done: “This is not going to be easy, and that’s why we need all the help that we can get. It’s clear that the amount of people living with cancer is rapidly increasing, and that’s why we greatly value any donations or fundraising activities that groups or individuals can provide. The reality is that 97% of our income comes from the public, and without these donations we can’t help those in need”

When speaking about his new role, Shaun was highly enthusiastic: “I feel strongly about having a positive impact on those affected by cancer in Norwich and Norfolk. As a Norfolk resident, I really feel that with the help of Macmillan, support for those affected by cancer can be improved; and I am totally committed to achieving that. I’m really enjoying it so far; no two days are the same and I’ve met some amazing local people”

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Shaun began his work with Macmillan in November, and has already noticed how hard the charity works in the Norwich and Norfolk area: “I’ve lived in Norfolk for many years and I really had no idea about how much work Macmillan do. Having now seen it first-hand I realise that Macmillan invest a considerable amount of money into local services. There are 51 Macmillan professionals in Norfolk alone, including 39 nurses” Research undertaken by Macmillan indicates that in the twenty years between 2010 and 2030, the amount of people living with or beyond cancer in Norfolk will double. This means that by 2030, the amount of Norfolk residents living

donated £500 to Attleborough Town Football Club to help with their equipment and kit.

Sainsbury’s Attleborough offer community grant schemes to help improve local clubs and schools. The cheque of £500 was presented by the Store Manager, Jason Symonds.

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LIVE FROM NORWICH Issue 13 2014

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Sale Of The Century; Nicholas Parsons Set For Norwich Return In Aid Of Charity Nicholas Parsons is set to return to Norwich, to host a Grand Charity Auction in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

The event is taking place in the same TV studio that kick started his solo career when he fronted Anglia’s much loved quiz show, Sale of the Century. For the first time in 30 years, the catchphrase ‘And now, from Norwich, it’s the quiz of the week’ will be broadcast once again.

The Grand Charity Auction and Black Tie dinner in aid of EACH, whose patron is HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, is to be held at EPIC TV studios, Norwich, Saturday 28 June 2014. The auctions, one silent and one live will be broadcast live online enabling interested bidders throughout the world to boost the charities coffers.

Parsons, 90, who has been at the helm of the BBC’s Just a Minute radio programme for over 4 decades, helped make Sale of the Century ITV’s biggest-ever viewed quiz show to date, peaking at over 21 million viewers.

The event which is the brainchild of charity supporter Lord Baker of Little Moulton, Norfolk is set to raise thousands of pounds for EACH, a charity dear to his heart. EACH is a charity that supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. The EACH care teams help children and families with the emotional and physical challenges they face, helping them to make the most of life wherever they wish - in families’ own homes, in the community or at one of the hospices in Ipswich, Milton and Quidenham.

The silent online auction opens Saturday 14th June and the public are invited to bid for itemised lots at http://galabid. com/auction/each. Successful bidders will be announced at the grand event on Saturday 28th June. The live auction, comprising of 10 lots will take place on the night and can be viewed in real-time online at http://www.epicstudiosnorwich. com/events/each-grand-charity-auction/.

Amongst the fantastic lots donated by businesses and individuals for the 2014 Each auction are an original work executed on the night by internationally renowned artist Philip Gray whose work is collected by Barack Obama PAGE 26 and Bill Clinton. An artwork, titled ‘Tess on Leather

Couch’ by Los Angeles based artist Fabian Perez ,who was the 2012 Olympic official artist. A VIP day for four with The Blades, the world’s only licensed aerobatic airline. Sporting memorabilia; Including signed shirts from Norwich City FC and a ‘Class A’ mascot day for next season. A seven day stay at a beach villa, Kololi, Gambia, worth £1,000. A weekend glamping at Dunwich, Suffolk. A 2014 RBS Six Nations shirt, signed by all Six Nations Captains. A beautiful handmade child’s rocking horse. A Stephen Fry personally signed tie.

An evening at EPIC; 10 tickets for any gig plus pre-gig drinks and backstage access. A two person champagne Virgin Balloon flight and many other fantastic lots. Organiser Lord Baker, fully expects more great donations prior to the event.

Tickets to the Black Tie Dinner and Auction which will be hosted by Aaron James, top comedian and impressionist are £75 each or £1,200 for an eight person sponsored table. Sponsored tables will allow companies to market their brand globally whilst the auction is streamed live and on television. Aaron will provide entertainment during the dinner with his fast paced repertoire of stand- up comedy and sports impressionism. He will also host the live auction. www.impressionistaaronjames.co.uk The five course dinner is being provided by Florentina, run by chef proprietor, Jake Weatherill who has worked with many Michelin Star chefs including, Daniel Clifford. www.florentina-events.com.

Lord Baker said “EACH rely upon voluntary donations for the majority of their income. They receive some Government funding but the majority comes from the community.”

Lord Baker added, “It’ is important for local communities and businesses to pull together to help ensure the valued support local charities provide are able to continue”.

To book a table and for further information about the EACH grand auction and black tie dinner please contact EPIC Box Office 01603 727727. www.epic-tv.com/events/box-office.html

ICENI - FITNESS

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Yo-Yo Dieting Preventing you from Real Results Do any of these statements sound familiar?

“If I skip breakfast, I’ll lose weight quicker” “I’m going on holiday soon; I need to look good on the beach” “I need to lose weight fast to fit into my wedding dress” If you want permanent weight loss, then listen up.

So, what is the solution?

If you want to lose weight, you have to do it the right way. Skipping meals or following an extremely low- It’s time to end this brutal cycle, and the only way to do calorie diet is not in any way, shape, or form the answer. that is not to diet but rather to make a lifestyle change.

What is yo-yo dieting?

Shift your thinking from merely cutting calories, then overeating to simply eating proper portions of the right Yo-yo dieting is a pattern of fasting, craving and then foods. Nutritious and unprocessed foods will repair, bingeing, quickly becoming a never-ending cycle. nourish, and support every cell in your body.

Extreme calorie deprivation only sets you up for yo-yo dieting. Your weight will continue to go up and down Be good to your body and it will be good to you for the rest of your life, ending up right back where #healthisyourwealth you started.

For a fitter, slimmer and healthier body, contact me What happens to your body? today and I will make sure it is done the right way.

• Your metabolism slows down - Your body will not be able to process all the calories you are putting into it when you give in to those cravings or return to normal eating. Your body will store the majority of the calories as fat because it does not know when it is next going to be fed.

• You feel hungry all the time - The hormone that signals to your brain that you’re starving is produced more and more.

• Appetite becomes confused - The level of the hormone that regulates appetite decreases, so you’re never quite sure when to stop eating.

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MONTHLY RECIPE

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Best End of Lamb, Lamb Crackling, Pea, Mint, Hazelnut Serves 4 For the Lamb 1 8inch long piece of Lamb loin with the flank attached 500g Duck fat 100g rock Salt

Eric Snaith Head Chef at Titchwell Manor

When cold trim up the flank into neat Remove loin from the flank and trim any rectangles, generously season and slowly crisp up under the grill, turning occasionally. excess fat and sinew. Put in the fridge for cooking later. Trim the fat from the flank, Portion the loin into 4 pieces. Add a little but only where the loin was. Salt the flank oil to a pre-heated pan and on a medium and leave covered for 30 minutes. Wash off heat colour on both sides. Place in an oven Salt and pat dry. Warm the Duck fat gently in a deep roasting tin and submerge the flank at 180 degrees/gas mark 4 and cook for 4-5 minutes. Allow to rest for 10 minutes and in it, cook at 80 degrees / gas ½ / your oven’s the meat will relax to medium rare. Season lowest setting for 6 hours. with Salt before serving.

Remove from fat, place on a baking tray with another tray on top and some weight (the heavier the better) and chill until cold.

For the Peas 300g Frozen Peas 100g fresh popped Peas 50g Shallot finely sliced 500g Vegetable Stock Lemon juice In a pan bring the Vegetable stock to the boil.

Meanwhile, soften the Shallot with a little Butter on a medium heat, add ½ the stock and all the frozen Peas and bring back up to the boil. Add contents of pan to a blender and blend until as smooth as possible adding more stock if required – you are trying to achieve a loose purée. Pass through a fine mesh sieve and season with Salt and Lemon juice.

Blanch the fresh Peas for 2 minutes and refresh in ice water, then add to purée.

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For the Hazelnut crumb 100g Hazelnuts, roasted and roughly chopped 20g fresh Peas dehydrated and chopped - optional 50g Butter 50g ground Almond 1g Salt 60g Flour Combine Butter, Almond, Salt and Flour and rub together with you hands until it’s like a crumble mix. Bake in an oven at 160 degrees/gas mark 3 until golden brown, stirring and chopping every 3 minutes.

When cooled add the Hazelnuts and dried Peas and check seasoning.

For the Mint gel

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100g Shallots sliced 100g Mint sauce 50g Chardonnay Vinegar 150g Water 100g of fresh Mint leaves 50g Sugar Agar Agar Combine all ingredients and simmer for 1 hour. Purée until as smooth as possible and pass through a fine mesh sieve, then weigh and set with Agar – the ratio depends on the brand. Set Mint in the fridge. When set, purée again until you have a smooth gel.

Season with Salt and adjust acidity with a little more Vinegar if required.

For Lamb sauce 1 litre reduced Lamb stock Lamb trim, browned Reduce the stock with the browned trimmings to 250ml. Season with Salt and a little Lemon juice.

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ICENI - NEWS Issue 13 2014

Budding Bikers Take to Two Wheels Would-be motorcyclists were in for a treat on Saturday 26th April when they had the opportunity to have a free test ride outside the Forum in Norwich.

With the choice of a ‘twist-and-go’ moped or a geared 125cc bike to choose from, people of all ages and backgrounds were queuing to have a go.

The event, organised by local motorcycle training company CamRider Norwich, proved to be a huge success. Test rider Max Locke summed up the mood of the day: “It was really fun. I’ve never ridden a bike before, I’ve always been a committed car driver, but I’m now tempted to book my CBT!”

And that’s what today has been about making sure that anyone who’s thinking about riding gets the proper training first.”

Anyone who missed their chance to have a go on the day can speak to CamRider by calling 01603 360 046.

For some test riders, it was a personal challenge to overcome their initial nerves.

But it was smiles all round after some professional training and a few minutes in the ring saw everyone riding with success.

CamRider Managing Director, Marc Harbord, was pleased to see so many new bikers getting involved: “Biking really is something that everyone can do and we’ve seen that today. It’s been a great opportunity to speak to so many people about biking – from 16 year olds right up to people in their 80s – and it’s a good feeling to see how much new-comers enjoy it. We’ve also had a lot of interest from experienced bikers who’d like to refresh their skills before getting back in the saddle.

CamRider trainer Matt Long helping a test rider.

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Natalie Francis ...is a 21 year old self-taught independent artist from Prestwood, a small village near Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.

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Love Birds She hopes to become established worldwide for her work and make her art her full time career. It all started with doodling cartoons on scraps of paper back in 2012 and since then she is rarely without a pencil or paintbrush and a sketchpad or canvas!

She has progressed on with hard work, patience, practice and passion to many different mediums such as charcoal and acrylic paints. Natalie says, “art is a very personal thing to each individual and I really like that Mysterious everybody has a different perspective of one piece, your own imagination describes what you see, think and feel.

I’m very lucky and grateful that

I can do this as my full time occupation, I really believe that whatever you’re talented at doing, passionate about and makes you happy, you should follow that and let Little Bad Girl nothing stop you.

If you believe in yourself, anything is possible.” A Bob Marley portrait she has previously done was noticed on Twitter by his son Rohan Marley!

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ICENI - NEWS Issue 13 2014

Wex Photographic Proudly Sponsors The Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios 2014 Award-winning online retailer Wex Photographic combines its passion for photography and the local arts scene by becoming the proud sponsor of the Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios (NNOS) 2014 in its 20th anniversary year.

The NNOS 2014 programme celebrates the county’s artists by offering them the opportunity to exhibit, sell and talk about their work to visitors from across the region and beyond. Through sponsoring this unique event, Wex Photographic aims to support art across Norfolk, helping to ensure that the photographic excellence of local artists continues to gain recognition locally and nationally.

“Backing the local arts programmes and festivals helps ensure that Norfolk remains an exceptional place for artistic development and achievement, for photographers and all artists at every level,” said Emma van Deventer, Events Manager, Wex Photographic. “Wex is already developing an exciting new events programme for 2014 which will support our customers with our photographic knowledge and expertise – and sponsoring the Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios is a natural extension of this.

We are also especially proud to bring our exclusive Five in Focus exhibition to the NNOS calendar for the first time.”

Five in Focus: Main Gallery of Anteros Arts Foundation, 9th May – 13th June.

Wex Photographic’s exclusive photography exhibition, Five in Focus, features photographic prints from five local photographers. Five in Focus demonstrates not only the exceptional variety of the photographic genre but also the exceptional talent found in the East Anglia region.

The exhibition displays the work of photographers Paul Bayfield, Julian Claxton, Bill Jackson, Gary John Norman and Peter Everard Smith. Together their work spans over four decades, and brings together five unique photographic styles, never before seen together as a collection.

Paul Bayfield is exhibiting three photographs captured as part of personal and commissioned projects, with a focus on fashion photography, while Julian Claxton is exhibiting seven photographs captured across the globe. Bill Jackson will be exhibiting several works from his Dark Light series of night-time photographs while Gary John Norman explores the colours and movement of the sea in two attention grabbing seascapes.

Peter Everard Smith, meanwhile, is exhibiting ten portraits taken throughout his extensive career as a portrait photographer.

In further support of NNOS 2014, there will be more images on display by ten photographers opening their studios this year, which can be found on the upper floor of the exhibition.

For more information and to find out more about the exclusive events taking place during the festival visit www.wexphotographic.com/events

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ICENI - HISTORY Issue 13 2014

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AIR RAIDS ON NORFOLK Photographs and film footage of Luftwaffe bombing raids on London during World War II are amongst the most evocative in the history of this nation.

These grainy black and white images powerfully emphasise to new generations how modern warfare had extended beyond the once traditional battlefield, affecting those on the home front as much as it did their loved ones on the front lines.

But whilst London remains the most prominent and well known of all the British cities to have suffered at the hands of German bombers during that last global conflict, it should not be forgotten that many other towns and cities throughout the country were also badly affected with many lives lost and countless buildings damaged or destroyed.

Norfolk has certainly not been isolated from the ravages of war-whether it be airborne bombing raids or even the wider threat of enemy invasion, even in historically more recent times. In 1934, a book titled Germany, Prepare For War! stated that Norfolk and Suffolk could be regarded by an enemy nation as a relatively safe and roomy destination where they could land their forces, establish a base and, ultimately, march on to London.

The proliferation of pillboxes and similar defensive installations along the entire Norfolk coast during World War Two are testimony to how seriously the Government acknowledged how vulnerable this coast was to invasion. Hundreds of these concrete outposts

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were hastily built and manned, many of which are still visible today. The then tiny village of Brancaster had a total of fourteen different defensive installations, including eight pillboxes, two bases for mortars and a coastal defence searchlight whilst, closer to Norwich, the inhabitants of Thorpe St Andrew were given six anti-tank blocks and one anti-tank ditch.

Norfolk had experienced the consequences of enemy action before; towns and villages in the country being amongst the first in the world to be affected by airborne bombing raids. In January 1915 two German imperial Navy airships, the L3 and L4 crossed the Norfolk coast where the L3 then headed towards Great Yarmouth whilst L4 hugged the coastline westwards, its ultimate target being Kings Lynn. Once over Great Yarmouth, L3 dropped its bombs, the resultant explosions killing Samuel Smith, the first British civilian ever to be killed by an aerial bombardment. A second person, Martha Taylor was also killed, with three other people injured in the raid.

L4 eventually followed a route over the coastal villages of Sheringham, Brancaster, Holme-nextthe Sea, Heacham, Snettisham, Dersingham and, finally Kings Lynn with Sheringham claiming the unfortunate distinction of becoming the first place in Britain to be bombed from the air. Luckily for both the town and its inhabitants, this first bomb failed to go off and was recovered by a resident who, with typical Norfolk aplomb, put it in a bucket of water before reporting his find. L4’s raid also caused casualties at Kings Lynn where two people were killed, one of them a 14 year old schoolboy.

A change in Hitler’s military policy in 1942 saw Norwich drawn into World War Two for the first time. His new strategy determined that if quiet and picturesque English cities were subject to raids, the resultant damage and destruction of well loved landmarks would affect morale and lead to demands from its people for the British Government to look for a settlement with Nazi Germany.

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On April 27th 1942 the residents of Norwich woke up in the dead of night to the sound of air raid sirens and the all too real and frightening sound of approaching enemy aircraft. So unexpected had been the raid that the City was insufficiently protected by barrage balloons, making the jobs of the bomber pilots much less hazardous than they might have been. Indeed, so remote from the war had Norwich seemed that, on previous occasions when there had been a need to sound the air raid siren, many residents chose to ignore it and not even bother to seek shelter.

The nights of April 27th/28th/29th changed all that.

Between 25 and 30 German bombers circled over the City, one that was initially lit up by parachute flares in order to give the pilots visible targets across the whole area. Clusters of stick bombs had rapid, devastating consequences with incendiaries causing large and uncontrollable fires across the city. This aerial combination resulted in overwhelming damage and confusion, so much so that the city’s emergency services struggled to cope as row upon row of houses as well as factories were destroyed.

That first raid lasted for around two hours, a total of 185 bombs being dropped, over 200 people were killed with many more injured and thousands seeing their homes damaged or destroyed.

Norwich, Bath, Canterbury, Exeter and York had been singled out as bombing targets as all five Cities had been awarded a prestigious three stars by the German Baedeker Tourist Guidebook about Britain, hence their being called the Baedeker raids.

Walking around our calm and beautiful City today it is hard to visualise the damage caused by these raids. The numbers of homeless, grief stricken and emotionally shattered residents could be counted in the thousands with 14,000 emergency ration cards issued to all those affected. Many were left with only the clothes they were wearing-if any-at the time, replacements not easily obtainable as most clothing shops had been damaged or destroyed.

By the time the April raids were over, defensive guns and barrage balloons had been placed over

the city-but, for many it was far too little and much too late. The city smouldered for days with attempts to extinguish fires hampered by water shortages.

Electricity and gas supplies were severely limited whilst even the city mortuary was put out of action because of bomb damage. The most effective means of communication that city officials resorted to was utilising vans equipped with loud hailers that toured the streets, advice being given about boiling water before drinking it and offering general advice on where help, limited as it was, might be found. They also added it was essential that the “able bodied stayed at their posts” - in preparation, we can only surmise, for a whole host of future difficulties, maybe even the dreaded invasion?

By the end of World War Two a total of 679 bombs and other explosive devices had landed on Norwich from the air. One of those locations was the site of the oldest building in the City to have been affected, the 14th century St Julian’s Church on Kings Street.

The medieval building was almost totally annihilated, save for its north wall and porch by a high explosive bomb, its near total destruction being one of the prime objectives of raids where civilian deaths were seen as being an inevitability of an action where the prime motive was to obliterate history and cultureand, in doing so, create a very sad but significant part of Norwich’s own history.

Article By Edward Couzens-Lake Photographs by George Plunkett and reproduced by kind permission of Jonathan Plunkett.

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ICENI - MOTORING Issue 13 2014

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Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI This glass top can be changed from dark to transparent at the touch of a button.

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Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI

BY TIM BARNES-CLAY, MOTORING JOURNALIST FOLLOW TIM ON TWITTER: @CARWRITEUPS OR VISIT: WWW.CARWRITEUPS.CO.UK

If you really like driving then a roadster is the sort of car you probably desire - unless there’s one in your garage already. There’s something intoxicating about twoup, open-top motoring. Traditionally, these cars are powered with petrol.

But Mercedes-Benz has gone one further with its SLK 250 CDI Roadster and fitted a diesel engine into it. While oil-burning drop-tops have been a premium manufacturer product for a few years now, this is the first two-seat, rear-drive convertible that runs on the stuff.

The 204 bhp four-cylinder lump puts the Mercedes-Benz at the top of its class in several respects. With an average fuel consumption of 56.5 mpg it’s the most economical roadster in its sector. The frugal fuel drinking makes the SLK 250 CDI a car with superior long-distance qualities. It is for example quite possible to drive from the North Sea in the UK to a beach on the Mediterranean non-stop. Supportive sports seats, a decent suspension setup and the largest luggage capacity in this car category also do their bit to create the right conditions.

I drove the 250 CDI AMG Sport model. Thanks to bags of low down shove and a 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission, it accelerates from 0-62 mph in 6.7 seconds. This means the car has another feather in its cap: it’s the most powerful diesel model in its class. The result is dramatic driving enjoyment both on twisty country roads and motorway stretches.

There are also three suspension versions available: a conventional steel suspension, a sports suspension with a stiffer spring and damper setup or a suspension with an electronically controlled, automatic damping system. The latter is part of the Dynamic Handling package, which also includes the Direct-Steer system and the Torque Vectoring Brake developed by Mercedes-Benz for particularly responsive and predictable handling characteristics.

The SLK 250 CDI went on sale in 2012, yet it still looks like it’s just rolled out of the MercedesBenz design studios. Externally it’s no different in appearance from the petrol models. It even retains the twin exhaust system, and therefore has the same electrifying look for which all the SLK models are known.

To be honest, there are so few areas for criticism. The motor is what it is: a two-seater sports car, so there’s little point moaning about lack of space for the dog and kids. Sure, I can see some petrol-purists turning their nose up at a diesel offering, but with the SLK 250 CDI’s pulling power and economy, it’s obvious why it’s such a good choice - even if you do need over £35,000 to afford a brand new one.

PROS • Sporty • Economical • Good-looking • Comfortable CONS • Costly

As it shares the same genes as other members FAST FACTS of the SLK family, the 250 CDI combines its alert acceleration with stylish comfort, a stunning • Max speed: 151 mph sports car design and day-to-day suitability.

The SLK 250 CDI is available with a choice of three versions of the German motormanufacturer’s famous vario-roof - one of them the panoramic vario-roof with Magic Sky Control.

This glass top can be changed from dark to transparent at the touch of a button. It’s clever stuff - especially if the weather means you can’t drop the roof but you still want to feel natural light flooding into the cabin.

• 0-62 mph: 6.7 secs • Combined mpg: 56.5 • Engine: 2143cc 4 cylinder 16 valve turbo diesel • Max. power (bhp): 204 at 4200 rpm • Max. torque (lb/ft): 368 at 1600-1800 rpm • CO2: 132 g/km • Price: £36,615

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STRYKE STUDIOS

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Stryke Studios Hello from the Team at Stryke Studios - Hairdressing, tattoo and piercing!

As some of you know, we have our colour offer on at the moment, but it’s coming to a close soon. The 31st of May!

the colour you desire. Secondly, to make sure you are getting the best colour, instead of ‘almost’ what you wanted!

We wanted to share some of the colour information with you - a quick little do and don’t guide;

Any good hairdresser will colour test you at least a day before any colour service - if you are a new client to them and have not been tested previously. It’s a quick little application of colour, (usually just behind the ear) to make sure you are not allergic.

We’ve all been there and used some box colours or box highlights/bleach before, but there are always dangers by doing something with these box colours and then trying to colour them afterwards with another product.

Don’t: A quick example would be using box bleach, then trying to colour your hair a rich brown from another off the shelf brand. Some of these products contain ‘metallic salts’ which can react with chemicals in other products.

This can actually cause the hair to turn out an entirely different colour (greens, blues, among others) or worse still, disintegrate!

Do: Go to see a professional hairdresser, with enough training to help you go through your colour experience. Be honest with them about what box colours or professional colours you may have had in the past, this will help your stylist get you into the colour you would like without causing damage to the hair!

Sometimes, if the change in colour is fairly drastic, your stylist will explain that reaching the end result will mean doing the colour change in steps over a few appointments.

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We hope these couple of bits of information help you in choosing your next colour service!

Here at Stryke Studios, our stylists have been tried and tested many times at doing great colour work and more samples of both Katie’s and Nadine’s work can be found on our facebook page; www.facebook.com/strykestudios Take care and we look forward to seeing you in the Studio Xx

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ICENI - BOOK REVIEW

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CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN VICTORIAN LONDON

A Street Level View of the City’s Underworld Ross Gilfillan

‘Crime loomed large in the minds of Victorian Londoners. All over the city, watches, purses and handkerchiefs disappear from pockets, goods migrate from warehouses, off docks and out of shop windows. Burglaries are rife, shoplifting is carried on in West End stores and people fall victim to all kinds of ingenious swindles.

Pornographers proliferate and an estimated 80,000 prostitutes operate on London’s streets.

The vulnerable are robbed in dark alleys or garroted, a new kind of mugging in which the victim is half-strangled from behind while being stripped of his possessions...’

Discover Victorian London’s grimy rookeries, home to thousands of the city’s poorest and most desperate residents. Explore the crimeridden slums, flash houses and gin palaces from a unique street-level view and meet the people who inhabited them. Ross Gilfillan uncovers London’s lost criminal past in this fascinating account of nineteenth century low-life. Come face to face with pickpockets snatching pocket watches; pornographers peddling guides to lewd London; swindlers deluding the unwary and murderers whose deeds made the headlines and shocked their readers; right through to the consequences of their crimes - prison, transportation, or the gallows!

Ross Gilfillan is the author of The Snake Oil Dickens Man and The Edge of the Crowd and it was during research of these period-set novels that he developed an interest in the underside of Victorian society. A magazine journalist of long standing, he contributed a literary books column to the Daily Mail for twelve years and has written for a wide range of periodicals and newspapers. He lives in Sudbury, Suffolk.

NEW BOOK RELEASE RRP: £12.99 ISBN: 9781781593424 158 PAGES • PAPERBACK PUBLISHED: MAR 2014 PEN & SWORD HISTORY

Crime and Punishment in Victorian London

By Ross Gilfillan

This book gives you the reader an insight into the lives of the men, women and children, who embark on a life of crime, prostitution and swindles in Victorian London.

It tells of the violence of the crimes and the severity of the punishments handed down especially the sentences given to children.

If you like stories on crime and punishment you will enjoy reading this book.

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ICENI - MUSIC Issue 13 2014

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Last year’s 60’s by the Sea concert

The Greatest Soul Show On The Coast - Soul By The Sea After the huge success of Sixties by the Sea, Aldeburgh plays host to another fantastic open air, live music charity concert at Soul by the Sea from 5pm on Saturday 5th July 2014.

fully aerobatic aircraft with powerful smoke systems, will perform an unforgettable display. Unique extras such as a Spitfire flyby and fireworks at the end of the night will wow the crowds.

The free event, opposite The White Lion Hotel in Aldeburgh, includes live acts including Geno Washington, who fronted Ram Jam Band and had hits with Water, Que Sera Sera and You Don’t Know Like I Know, along with ultimate party band Soul Kitchen performing a high energy set of favourites including Dancing in the Street, Play That Funky Music and Brown Eyed Girl.

Peter Osborne, General Manager of the White Lion Hotel comments: “King of the Swingers Geno Washington is the real deal when it comes to soul, while Soul Kitchen will wow the audience with their spectacular high energy sets, dancing and chef outfits! After the huge success of last year’s 60s by the Sea we want people to dig deep as they are entertained with live music.”

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Geno Washington says: “This is my first time to Suffolk and I’m looking forward to bringing the show to a close with a bang. It’s great to be asked to support this charitable event”.

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Mike Rushmore aka lead singer ‘Ed Chef’ from Soul Kitchen says: “I can’t wait! Who’d have thought that after 23 years a crazy bunch of chefs would be playing on the same stage as some real musicians? And a chance of a swim afterwards in one of the most beautiful towns in the country!”

Money raised will be donated to local Aldeburgh Charities, The Beach Help an East Coast Child and Town 102 Kids Trust.

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May Events At The Bicycle Shop 17 St Benedicts Street Norwich, NR2 4PE Website: http://thebicycleshopcafe.com/

Sally Budden, Trustee Director of the Anglian Radio Trust says: “We are absolutely Polly & the Billets Doux - Tuesday 6th delighted that Soul by the Sea has chosen “an enchanting and harmonious blend of country, jazz, blues, Help An East Coast Child and Town 102 folk and gospel” - The Sunday Times Culture Magazine Kids Trust to benefit from funds raised Website: http://pollyandthebilletsdoux.co.uk/ this year. The money from the sale of Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hsWboHPvkc the programmes at this event will directly Tickets £6 - Doors 7:30pm benefit a local child in need. What better way to spend a summer’s evening than Blue Rose Code - Wednesday 7th on the beach, hearing a fantastic line up “Imagine John Martyn meeting a young Van Morrison and being of soul groups and showing support for shipwrecked with bundle of Chet Baker records.” - Time Out disadvantaged children at the same time”.

Website: www.bluerosecode.com Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y6-e9BTbYg

Howard Bowles, Director of Anglian Tickets £8 adv / £10 door - Doors 7:30pm Radio says: “Town 102 and The Beach are truly local radio stations that serve their Kyle Carey, Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker - Sunday 11th communities. Both Anglian Radio owned “Becoming one of the hottest tickets in folk” - Mark radio stations are proud to be able to Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2 Folk Show) work with the folks of Aldeburgh, plus Website: http://josienneclarke.co.uk/ Noel Vine from The Beach and Paul Morris Website: http://www.kyleannecarey.com/ from Town 102 who are hosting the event.

Joint Video: https://www.youtube.com/ Paul Morris hosts the Soul Show heard watch?v=GCS29Hm5kl4 every Saturday afternoon”.

Tickets £6 adv / £8 door – Doors 7:30pm The event is kindly being sponsored by the TA Hotel Collection, East of England Co-op, Direct Seafoods, Aldeburgh Fish & Chi p Shop, Frèrejean Feres, Pressi, Fuller Davies, Shorthose Russell, EDF, Suffolk new College, M.R King and Suffolk Secrets.

Tir Na Nog - Tuesday 27th ‘Tir na nOg blew me away - that mix of Irishness, folk and Led Zeppelin.’ - Mojo Magazine Website: http://tirnanog-progfolk.com/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir2QHtojawQ Tickets £12 - Doors 7:30pm

Last year over £4,000 was raised for charity.

Swallow and the Wolf - Wednesday 28th ‘the romantics of Fleet Foxes, the upbeat poppiness of Patrick Wolf, and the brooding of Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley’ - For Folk’s Sake Website: http://www.swallowandthewolf.com/ Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIWANxnDRj8 &feature=youtu.be Tickets £5 adv / £6 door - Doors 7:30pm.

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Dirty Rotten Disco Club Article by April Clayton “The ultimate fantasy wish list is to have Daft punk at Dirty Rotten Disco club”.

Dirty Rotten Disco club aims to bring high quality and friendly acts to ‘The Talk’. “We are on the lookout for acts that have a wider appeal, we want them to be fun and relaxed, charisma is definitely key”, explain Dirty Rotten Disco club.

Dirty Rotten Disco club are back and are launching their biggest act yet with Horse meat disco taking to the stage. 10th May will see Horse meat disco DJ live at the Talk, Norwich.

For those of you who haven’t heard of Dirty Rotten Disco club, it’s combined of 4 DJs who wanted to put something on that would appeal to everyone.

“We wanted a DJ act that are fun, friendly and welcoming to everyone, bigger acts usually focus on specific groups of people which is why Horse meat disco is great for Dirty Rotten Disco club”, says Jonathon, one of the four organisers. All four organisers are DJs themselves and having been doing it for a long time- therefore they know what they are talking about when it comes to DJs. People of all sorts can come to The Talk and not worry about anything; “Disco is the route of forgetting, dancing your worries away”, says Jonathon.

Dirty Rotten Disco club would like Horse meat disco to bring a momentum to Norwich which will allow bigger acts to follow.

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Horse Meat Disco started out 10 years ago in a London club, combined of four DJs, they first wanted to revive classic disco, as music back then was hard and fast. They wanted to bring out a more relaxed and fun atmosphere which is exactly what they did and are now one of the biggest DJ groups in the world.

The supporting acts are still to be confirmed but Iceni Magazine can reveal that there is to be a pre party at Kings Bar in Norwich city centre starting early from midday for all you disco lovers. All are welcome, there will be cocktails and a BBQ for everyone to enjoy. Tickets are on sale at Kings Bar, Phillip Browne clothing, and Eventbrite.co.uk at £12, £8 in advance.

“Our last event was a great success and we want this time to be bigger and better, we would love to see a crowd of 300 people and are all very excited about putting on an act who are so different yet universal, it’s a chance for everyone to have a great night”.

If you like the sound of Dirty Rotten Disco club presents Horse meat disco, head down to The Talk, Norwich on the 10th May at 8pm.

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The Correspondents Review by: Ciara Jack When the supporting act is a three-hour DJ set, you’d hope what you’ve come to see is worth waiting for. The Correspondents had the hefty task of reigniting their crowd at midnight, but once their signature monochrome banners were carried out on stage, fans were stirred back into motion.

Their debut album launch was held at local venue The Open, an intimate venue that had fans within arm’s reach of the London duo. Energetic frontman Mr. Bruce appeared on stage with DJ Chuck and blasted out the first song, immediately whipping the expectant crowd into a frenzy.

It’s hard not to want to crack out the wildest dance moves to their upbeat sampling of dance, jazz and electro-swing. With a mixture synth, dub step also thrown into the mix the Correspondents have a sound that is hard to place, but irresistible to dance to. Mr Bruce also flamboyantly displayed a wicked ability to scat so fast it would have made Ella Fitzgerald blush.

The Correspondents don’t have a singular genre – or even a couple of genres – that define them; which makes their live performances all the more diverse and enjoyable.

It’s a pleasant change to not be able to anticipate what the next song will sound like.

With the recent The Great Gatsby film causing electro-swing to be quite trendy, coupled with Mr. Bruce’s vintage attire, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this would have been a frequent theme throughout the night. However, like many of the other genres sampled, they were quite sporadically placed.

And speaking of ‘flamboyant’; there were quite a few costume changes on Mr Bruce’s part. Starting out with a geometrically patterned suit, and ending with what can only be described as a monochrome 18th century nobleman costume, the choice of clothing was a spectacle in its own right. Paired with his dapper chap style haircut and glasses, there were also some energetic dance moves thrown in as well. It’s not every day you see a 1930s man dressed as the Prince Regent, and doing the running-man.

Even when the lyrics told a more bruised tale of love, The Correspondents made people jump and dance through the entire night. Well worth the wait and an exiting band to see PAGE live, it’s worth keeping your eye out for their next visit.

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Horoscopes For May Aries 21 March - 20 April

Libra 24 September - 23 October

Life seems more settled this month, making it easier to plan ahead and complete projects whose progress may have been disrupted by recent events. Venus in Aries, hints you may opt for a makeover to kick start a period of personal change and reinvention. Plus, progress with a key relationship is possible, as Mars pushes forward from the 19th of May.

Venus’s move into Aries in week one, can spark a renewed interest in a budding liaison or long-term partnership. As Mars turns direct in your sign from the 19th of May, the clarity to know what to do and when to do it, can help you surge forward to success. Later, the Gemini New Moon on the 28th, can pave the way for travel adventures, or study or higher education options.

Taurus 21 April - 21 May

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November

The chance to consolidate dreams and plans, adds to your sense of purpose. Plus, a Full Moon in Scorpio mid month, may pleasantly enhance the passion regarding a key romantic situation. Later, the New Moon in Gemini, encourages you to make positive growth orientated financial decisions, which could improve your cash flow as a result.

Friendly interaction can ease doubts and encourage a confident outlook. You may feel comfortable enough to set mutual goals, or even to consider a collaboration. A Full Moon in your sign, brings powerful feelings to the surface around the 14th of May. Go easy! However, romantic passions can also be aroused, deepening a special bond.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December

Alert and lively! Reaching out and connecting with those who share your ideas, can boost your success rate. Social events and networking may bring fresh opportunities, and open new doors to exciting experiences. Meanwhile, Mars forges ahead on the 19th of May, so a relationship that seemed to have stalled, could show signs of a romantic revival.

Mixing, mingling and generally connecting with the right people, will encourage progress in key areas of your life.

Plus, Mars charges forward from the 19th of May, helping social or community projects to get underway. Later, the New Gemini Moon, offers a chance to explore a friendship that has the potential to be fun, yet delightfully supportive.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January

There’s a soothing quality to the weeks ahead, which you might quite enjoy. Friends can be supportive on a number of counts, and there for you when you need them most. A Scorpio Full Moon, hints that a special relationship could take a passionate turn. Will you be ready? On another note, you may find a creative project exceptionally fulfilling.

Venus glides into Aries on the 3rd, bringing opportunities for negotiation and discussion, especially if family matters have been complicated lately. However, a Full Moon in Scorpio on the 14th of May, could spotlight awkward feelings associated with a friend, which shouldn’t be ignored. From the 29th of the month, look to your intuitive awareness for constructive relationship guidance.

Leo 24 July - 23 August

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February

Success can be yours if you make it your main focus. This month, a career decision or chance to pursue a meaningful goal, could result in positive growth. Later, a New Moon in Gemini, suggests reaching out and moving in new circles, as a way to boost social opportunities. Plus, your love life can flourish if you’re willing to go the extra distance.

Your home base may be a place of comfort where you can relax and take it easy. So, use this chance to soothe nerves and recharge batteries. Later, as Mars goes direct, plans to explore new horizons, study subjects of interest, or travel, can take shape in your mind. Fun times and the potential for romance, might also be a welcome diversion.

Virgo 24 August - 23 September

Pisces 20 February - 20 March

Exploring new horizons and connecting with folk who can help you progress, can give you much food for thought. The motivation to move out of your comfort zone, might even encourage you to consider a special challenge. As Mars pushes ahead from the 19th of May, a potential improvement in personal financial affairs might also be something to celebrate.

Let the world know about your skills Pisces, for fresh opportunities will emerge as a result. Mercury in Gemini from the 7th of May, can be perfect for planning, particularly where home projects are concerned. Later, a Jupiter Saturn connection, might inspire you to take up a challenge that is well worth considering, even if it proves to be a bit of a stretch.

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