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2014 Promises To Be...

911 COMPETITION Win Tickets To Their 2014 UK Tour

ICENI INTERVIEWS...

DJ SebaDEE - Resident Norwich DJ

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL

Welcome to Iceni Magazine, Happy 2014 With the festivities over and our lives regaining some sense of normality, January can sometimes be a little miserable, so here is a little something to chase away the January ‘seasonal gloom’ – Issue 9!

The New Year is a time to reflect on the changes we want or need to make, perhaps take up a new hobby? Join a club? Eat healthily? Get those ‘home improvements’ done? Whatever your New Year resolution is - we can offer you some inspiration amongst our pages.

The Fine City of Norwich will be hosting a monthly ‘Feast on the Street’ event starting January 30th. A must if you are looking to sample some ‘Street Food’ with a difference!

All you Canary supporters out there check out the article comparing the Club forty years ago in 1974, this is an interesting insight by Edward Couzens-Lake, author of the recently published book ‘Norwich City The Seventies’.

We have a copy of Edwards book to give away to one lucky winner email your answer to the following question. Q. What era is Edwards book about? Include your contact details to competitions@icenimagazine.co.uk, stating in the subject line, Norwich City. Entries must be received by 30th January 2014.

Following on the success of Movember we are pleased to introduce a new club for Norfolk - The Norfolk Beards, see what they are all about inside this edition.

Finally a big thank you to all our contributors, advertisers, family and friends that have supported us last year - we look forward to your continued support in 2014!

We hope you enjoy Issue 9 and it helps you through the long, dark winter nights.

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April Clayton, Ciara Jack, Edward Couzens-Lake, Dave Lincoln, Eric Snaith, Keri Beevis, Mark King, Matt Tugwell, Nicole Saxton, Patrick Arundell, Reneé Duffin, Sharon Piggin, Tim Barnes-Clay.

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Full of absolute dynamic

creative content!

“You Reap What You Sow”

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ICENI INTERVIEWS

HAPPY NEW CANARY YEAR

DJ SebaDEE

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2014 Promises To Be

MOTORING REVIEW

DISNEY’S DELI Iceni Talks To

By Tim Barnes-Clay

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STRYKE STUDIOS LTD

Little Salon, Big Impression

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Swagger & Jacks ‘New Look’ For The ‘New Year’

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911 ‘The Big Reunion’

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Iceni Interviews...

DJ SebaDEE

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Fosters Solicitors Who Cares?

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911 UK Tour Dates & Competition

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Happy New Canary Year 2014 Promises To Be

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Stryke Studios Ltd Little Salon, Big Impression

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Iceni Columnists Keri Beevis & Mark King

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Guest Blog You Will Have To Buy...

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Disney’s Deli Iceni Talks To

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Pixies Keepsakes Capture Special Memories

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Iceni Book Review Normal For Norfolk

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Monthly Blog

By Nicole Saxton

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Swarm Apprenticeships Hello!

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Bare Naked Noodles Dragons Den Winner

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Colour Restore Hair Expert Scott Cornwall

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The Norfolk Beards A New Club

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Iceni Motoring Motoring Review

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Icedrainbow Jewellery New Year New You

Getting Started With...

LinkedIn

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The Pavilion Big Band Review

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Ask Dave Your Questions Answered

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Monthly Recipe

By Eric Snaith

London Grammar Review

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Feast On The Street Norwich To Host

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Percy Cute Clothing Where Did We Begin?

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Iceni Horoscopes What Do Your Stars Hold

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SWAGGER & JACKS Issue 09 2014

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.

A ‘New Look’ for the ‘New Year’ Choosing a “New Hairstyle?”

Did you know when choosing a new hairstyle there are a number of key considerations to make based upon your hairs natural texture and condition, hair density, natural growth patterns and your lifestyle?

A consultation with your Swagger & Jacks Barber will enable you to consider these various options to enable you to make an informed choice of style.

Your Swagger & Jacks Barber will also be able to explain and advise you on the appropriate use of men’s grooming products to easily recreate and maintain your hairstyle at home.

What is your hairs “Natural Texture and Condition?”

“Thick, Coarse, Dry, Fine, Limp, Greasy, Straight, Curly, Wavy, Volumous, Flat, Receding –?” Did you know cutting and styling techniques together with appropriate product advice would assist you in managing your hairs texture and improve the natural condition?

What is your hairs “Density?”

What is your hairs “Natural Growth Pattern?”

Natural growth patterns have an influencing factor in the choice of your style. These may include natural Nape Whirls, a Widows Peak, Double Crown or prominent growth directions in the hairs texture. Did you know your Swagger & Jacks Barber will have the expertise to manage these natural growth patterns through careful consideration of length, cutting techniques and hair drying methods?

Lifestyle and your choice of Haircut?

A high fashion style or the simplicity of a haircut that is easy to wash and wear? The choices of men’s styling these days are endless and with the use of the Swagger & Jacks Gentlemen’s Grooming Range your haircut can easily be styled and maintained at home.

Photography by Jack Baxter

You may have lots of hair, which is individually fine in texture, or thinning hair, which is individually thicker? You may have a naturally receding hairline

or the start of male baldness, which your Swagger & Jacks Barber will consider in advising on the correct hairstyle for you. Did you know finer hair can be made to look thicker and fuller at a shorter length and can help to redistribute weight to receding areas through cutting techniques and product selection?

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FOSTERS SOLICITORS Issue 09 2014

WHO CARES?

There has been a great deal in the press recently about the cost of long term care for the elderly and who should meet that cost.

The debate has centred on whether an individual should pay for their own care (assuming they have assets or savings) or whether it should be funded by the State.

The Care Bill currently being debated in Parliament is based on the findings of the Commission on Funding of Care and Support. It recommended that: • Anyone with capital of £118,000 will have to pay all of their care costs until their assets are reduced to this level.

• Between £17,000 and £118,000 an individual will have to make a contribution towards the cost of their care (the amount of the contribution has yet to be decided).

• There should be a cap on an individual’s contribution to their care costs of £72,000 (this does not include accommodation or other general living costs).

Commenting on the proposals Trina Worden, Solicitor and Senior Associate in Fosters’ Wills, Trusts & Probate Department said: “Whilst the proposals represent a step forward in what has long been an area of concern for many it is still possible that an individual may have to spend over £200,000 of their own money before their care costs are met by the State.”

Consideration of your future needs should form part of everyone’s long term financial planning. It may be possible to minimise such costs with appropriate advice.

For further assistance please contact Trina Worden at our Norwich office on 01603 723730, Wenke Lie-Critchley at our Wymondham office on 01953 713193, or Stuart Williams at our Lowestoft office on 01502 573307.

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STRYKE STUDIOS LTD

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Stryke Studios Ltd Hairdressing - Tattoo - Piercing

Firstly, a little bit about us! Stryke Studios is a little salon that makes a big impression.

We started off with the idea of combining Hairdressing and Tattoo/Piercing because we thought there needs to be a place where you can relax to have the best of both services without the attitude and dirty feel that tends to go along with either industry. Our Tattoo artist happened to have a mainly female client base, so these 2 ideas went beautifully together. We hand pick our stylists and make sure they are both exceptional at their job AND friendly!

Our Tattoo artist creates 100% custom hand drawn artwork for you, based on your ideas.

Choosing your Tattoo Artist; • ‘Artist’ is the key word! Can they show you artwork they have produced? Can they show you how it healed after it was tattooed? Are they able to design what you want and help you make the best decision for your body art? You can have what you want, don’t settle for ‘off the wall’ designs. Your artist should be able to design your work!

• Take your time! Please make sure your artist is being honest and straight with you. It takes time to piece together artwork to suit you.

We have created a friendly, welcoming environment • Have self-respect! This artwork is on your body; please respect yourself by making sure you get exactly what where our customers can take the time to decide what you want to a HIGH standard. Better to spend a little they would like to have done and speak to our Wella more on an amazing tattoo than spending less on a bad Professional, trained, enthusiastic and creative Stylists/ tattoo. It’s there for life!

Artists to work out the best way to get the result that they would like. Some people may think you have to pay extortionate amounts to get great hair and tattoo • Environment. Is the studio clean and hygienic? Is the artist clean and hygienic? Is the salon friendly and services. This is NOT the case here. We offer affordable relaxed? Is there a closed off area for sensitive works? prices for top salon results. Why not just stop by one day, Make sure your artist is someone you trust and is we have plenty of tea and coffee on hand. We can have a friendly enough to put you at ease through your tattoo good natter and relax! Maybe go over your next Hairstyle experience. or Tattoo while we are at it?

We hope these little tips will help you with your next Now we want to leave you with some hair and tattoo tips!

Hair or Tattoo/piercing experience!

Choosing your style and stylist; • Be honest with yourself! Is the style you want going to suit you, your face and features?

• Can you manage? Is the new style something you will have the time to do it every day? It may look gorgeous, but will it be too much to take care of until your next hair appointment?

• Trust! Do you like the stylist about to work on your hair?

Do they have the knowledge and honesty to get you into the best hairstyle you’ve ever had? Do you trust them to create exactly what you wanted?

• The salon itself! Do you feel comfortable? Is it friendly and relaxed enough for you to be honest with what you want? Are the other staff members friendly and welcoming?

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From us at Stryke Studios Ltd, we look forward to hearing from you. Take care Xx www.strykestudios.com www.facebook.com/strykestudios www.facebook.com/tattooartistaaronhardingham

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DISNEY’S DELI Issue 09 2014

David Disney’s Deli David and Paula Disney opened Disney’s Deli in October 2012 after immigrating to the mountains of Spain in 2001 with their family, where they began their own hiking hire business.

“We wanted to move to Spain to give our kids an experience of a different culture and to bring them up in a strife free area.” At the top of the mountain, the Disney’s were the only English family in the village which meant they got a real understanding of Spain. “We learnt a lot about local produce, the different quality ingredients and how to live by the seasons” says David.

When David’s son, Harry was 11, the family made a big decision to move back to the UK for education reasons. When in Spain, local food played a big role in their lives. Paula was searching for a Deli in Wymondham, to soon realise there wasn’t one; both David and Paula thought that this was the perfect opportunity to open their own Deli, enabling them to keep Spain in their family’s life.

“It was truly an eureka moment, it’s one of the best things that we have ever done. When we first opened we were more of a continental deli, now we major in local produce; all of our food is locally sourced, we find that this is what our customers want” Says David.

David Disney is not only owner of the Deli in Wymondham, but also has found time in his busy schedule to be chairman of the Wymondham business group which was formed in August 2013 by the smaller businesses in the town centre. The group are very much involved with the Dementia Awareness initiative and on the 26th October, Disney and the rest of the group organised ‘A day to Remember’, which celebrated the towns status as the first dementia friendly town in the country.

Currently Wymondham business group are organising the Wymondham Carnival taking place on the 26th July which will include David Disney’s great idea of the Wymondham Wow factor; a mix between the X-factor and Britain’s got Talent. “There will be four, very capable judges to oversee the talent in the town, and everyone will be welcome to come and watch

the auditions and shows” says Chairman of the Wymondham business group. The group felt strongly about the Dementia Awareness Initiative and decided to support the charity based on the good of the town.

“We all thought that supporting something important would bring the town closer together, and increase the towns footfall. We have a beautiful town which we need to preserve in order to keep our community town centre” says Disney.

Disney’s Deli sells both local and continental produce, varying from Norfolk cheeses to the Spanish sausage which is very popular with the customers.

“A big thank-you to all our loyal customers that shop with us on a weekly basis, though for people that haven’t come in before I’d like to say to them, they should think more about local shops and produce as you would be amazed at the value of our food, also having a sales back ground we know what great customer service is and give our 100% commitment to our customers” says David.

Article by April Clayton

Pictured: David Disney

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ICENI - MONTHLY BLOG

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by Nicole Saxton - Beccles

New Years Eve. In our house, without a doubt, Christmas is the best day of the year; a day for children, family, lots of laughter and quality time. Six days later, when the family festivities are over and everyone is feeling the effects of over-indulgence, children and families are left in no doubt that the party is over for them. The last day of the year, New Year’s Eve, seems to have become a time for adults only to have ‘adult’ fun - i.e. to down record amounts of over-priced alcohol, shamelessly fighting and vomiting in public. A&E departments are criticised for being unable to cope with self inflicted injuries incurred in the desperate race to have ‘fun’.

We now have four children and the only place we ever felt at ease and able to celebrate New Year’s Eve was abroad.

England wants children neither to be seen nor heard.

Hotels and restaurants are reluctant to accommodate children even though they have similar tastes in enjoyment - food and a disco provide hours of fun and children like nothing more than time and attention with the different generations. Of course, not all children will stay the course until midnight chimes but does it really matter if exhausted children fall asleep in their push-chairs?

Since becoming parents we struggle each year to find a way to celebrate the New Year. If we are lucky enough to find a babysitter (three months advance booking at extortionate rates!) we feel guilty dressing to go out with a child wrapped around each leg crying out “Don’t go, don’t leave me Mummy and Daddy”. If we finally manage to escape - leaving a grumpy babysitter with screaming distraught children, the guilt is with us for the rest of the evening and we wonder why we have come out into a cold night where the lunatics appear to be taking over the asylum with background accompaniment of police and ambulance sirens.

One year we thought we might be able to take our children out with us on New Year’s Eve - thinking it was just that nobody had asked before. A table and rooms for ourselves and a group of friends were booked at a hotel. When booking I stressed that we had a very small baby and asked if it was appropriate to bring her. The friendly receptionist said “Of course, we have a family room available, complete with cot.”

At last – I felt a great sense of triumph - “There you are - see all you have to do is ask” I told my husband-who-really-likesa-party. Sadly, on arriving at the hotel, things weren’t as we had imagined. The Reception Staff looked us up and down, laden as we were with the baby and all her equipment, and asked “Are you here for the New Year’s Party?” We nodded and smiled nervously, they tossed their manes, shook their heads and sneered, “I imagine your Nanny will arrive shortly, we cannot allow a child into the celebrations.” We managed to stay reasonably civil and depart for home with our deposit. We were so disappointed, vowed never to go out on New Year’s Eve again and went home to leftovers, gently falling asleep to reruns of Friends. I have to admit we felt quite smug to be hangover-free the next morning.

Flashback to a New Year’s Eve in Switzerland - a large table of family and friends, children laughing and dancing with friendly staff. I appreciate that not everyone has children and not everyone wants to spend New Year’s Eve with children running around, but there must be somewhere for families to go! I wonder if there might be some pubs, restaurants or hotels willing to accommodate just families who want to celebrate the end of the year and start the New Year in an atmosphere more akin to the Christmas spirit!

I am sure the adults would drink less and stay more civilised in the company of the next generation! travelling miles just to enjoy a family New Year abroad is only possible for wealthy singletons. Aren’t we supposed to be reducing our air miles?. So come on you caterers, if you are struggling in the current economic climate, why not offer a family ‘Hallo 2014’ Party?

COLOUR RESTORE

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Hair expert Scott Cornwall recently commissioned a survey of 1,000 women across the UK ages 20-60, looking at hair colouring trends.

Pictured: Hair Expert Scott Cornwall

The results were broken down by regions and below are some Norwich specific stats.

Norwich Survey results: • 72% of women in Norwich regularly dye their hair at home instead of visiting the salon (67% of these women say that they dye their hair at home to save money) • Brunette is definitely the most popular hair colour in Norwich! The majority (53%) of those women who colour their hair at home choose to go brunette or dark compared to just 20% red and 13% blonde • 35% of women from Norwich have experienced a hair dyeing disaster either at home or in the salon • The majority of hair colouring disasters in Norwich (63%) happened when going a shade of blonde • Almost half (48%) notice their hair colour fade within just three weeks • 86% spend £50 or less per salon visit • A cynical 70% believe that celebrities who endorse at home hair colouring products don’t actually use them Scott Cornwall Colour Restore™ is an innovative range of hair infusion products, designed to restore colour pigments back into faded hair colour. Colour Restore™ is available in five different shades; Warm Honey to produce a deep golden blonde shade, Iced Platinum to banish yellow or brassy colours leaving a cool, pure white blonde tone, Chocolate to restore faded brunette shades, Deep Red to revive vibrant red colours and add warmth to mid blondes and brunettes and Cool Ash to remove rusty, copper and orange colours in brunettes and dark blondes.

All Colour Restore™ products are ultra kind on the hair as they contain no ammonia or peroxide.

Priced at £11.99 each from Boots stores nationwide and online at www.boots.com.

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ICENI - FASHION Issue 09 2014

Icedrainbow Jewellery New year, New you accessorise & celebrate in style.

Put some pop into your party this new year with Icedrainbow’s New party popper bracelets.

The brand has been worn by many celebrities, one of which is UK Soul Queen - Beverley Knight who commissioned them to design jewellery for her whole band on her last tour.

They also offer a bespoke service, for that extra special gift.

Find them on: Twitter: @icedrainbow Website: icedrainbow.co.uk & Facebook All readers of Iceni magazine get 10% off any purchase from their jewellery ranges with code Iceni10

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ASK DAVE Issue 09 2014

Q & A Q A

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

If you would like to contact him, you can do so on Twitter: @HoratioCreative

Catherine Fiddy (@The JJGirl) - I’d like to know the options available when creating an Online Shop please?

Hi Catherine, thanks for the question. Putting your products online is a big and exciting step for anyone. As soon as you do this, your potential client base has instantly expanded from the local people who know about your products or shop to the whole world (no pressure!), so the decision about how to sell online is an important one. Before you think about which product to use to sell, I will explain the different types of ecommerce solution.

Hosted Service or Subscription-based Web Application If you want a quick and easy way to start selling your products online, a Hosted solution is probably the way to go. If you purchase a package of this type, your store can usually be online within a couple of days of initial registration. Your provider should also do all the configurations needed to get you going.

Hosted ecommerce solutions are (usually) fairly cheap to run, they have small (or no) startup costs, and then a monthly fee. Website maintenance will be included in the contract you have with the hosting company. These solutions are also fairly stable, and should not need too much testing and debugging before launch.

There are several disadvantages to this type of solution. Firstly, the shopping cart product is not owned by you (the business owner), you are essentially renting the product from the provider - if you stop paying, you will lose your site. The website provider also locks the shopping cart code - this means that design and feature customisation is very difficult (if not impossible), and it can make SEO very tricky.

Check out: Big Cartel, Shopify or Big Commerce.

Standalone e-Commerce Solution Standalone ecommerce solutions are packages that give you can either download (for free if they are Open Source Software) or have developed for you.

The main benefit of these is that you have complete access to all of the program code that makes up your ecommerce platform. This means your Web Developer (‌hello!...) can make any change you wish, and can customise every part of the website to suit you and your users needs.

Costs of this type of solution can be more at the outset, however, as the product will be your own, you will not have to pay the monthly fees charged by the companies offering Hosted Solutions.

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Check out: Open Cart, Prestashop or Magento (free version).

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ICENI FEAST- ON MONTHLY THE STREET BLOG Issue 09 2014

Norwich To Host A Monthly Feast On The Street This country has fully embraced the concept of street food and Norfolk is no exception with its collective of street food traders known as Feast on the Street. nyone who attends a Feast on the Street event is guaranteed to find the finest street food in the region made using local produce. Each trader is dedicated to creating their speciality allowing the public to feast on delights from around the globe such as pulled pork, venison burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, pizza, beef brisket, fish dogs, Mexican chilli, duck wraps and even frog legs.

Feast on the Street has gone from strength to strength since it launched last September during the Norfolk Food and Drink Festival.

It is now a collective representing over a dozen traders in making it East Anglia’s only street food collective and it is fast building a reputation for supplying top quality traders for events across the region.

“Things are going very well for us at the moment,” says Feast on the Street organiser Tony Lacey of Mr T’s Catering, “We’ve had a lot of interest since we were part of the food festival and street food has really taken off round here, so much so that we are looking for more traders to join us.”

“We’ve had some major events contact us recently, about supplying them with a selection of our traders so 2014 is looking very busy indeed. It makes sense for them to use one point of contact and also it helps to keep things local. Our traders use local produce and we actively promote the use of regional suppliers.”

Sir Toby’s Beers has joined the collective serving a selection of crafted ales from artisan producers across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Sir Toby selects only the best bottled ales produced by one-man-bands and smaller companies. So a chance to taste something you would not otherwise get the opportunity to as they are not available on the high street.

All beers are served in a plastic glass as they come from bottles.

The team at The Forum in Norwich recognised the potential of Feast on the Street during the Norfolk Food and Drink Festival and booked the collective to provide food and drinks at a number of events in the lead up to Christmas.

And starting on January 30th - and every last Thursday in the month - Feast on the Street will become a permanent fixture outside The Forum between noon and 8pm.

Event organisers are invited to pop along and meet the traders and try some of their wares as Feast on the Street can bring together a full festival of traders or a limited amount depending on requirements.

The Feast on the Street collectives hosts a special Norfolk Food Hour on Twitter on Tuesdays at 8.30pm using the hashtag #norfolkfoodhour.

For more info about the traders visit www.feastonthestreet.co.uk

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ICENI - COMPETITION Issue 09 2014

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911

Stars of ITV2’s ‘The Big Reunion’ now headline their own Spring 2014 UK Tour!

1995…Britpop

and club music collided across the UK when Jimmy Constable met Spike Dawbarn whilst working as a dancer on the cult late-night TV show ‘The Hit Man and Her’. Jimmy and Spike started to receive more recognition than the acts they were dancing for and decided to start a pop group of their own.

911 was born… Lee Brennan soon joined and after achieving 2 consecutive top 40 singles independently the fledgling ‘boy band’ were soon snapped up by Virgin Records after a major label bidding war. The band crossed over as the boys scored their first top ten hit in May 1996 in the UK with the single ‘Don’t Make Me Wait’.

911 had arrived.

911 were one of only five music acts to score 10 consecutive Top Ten hits in the 90’s and the band enjoyed success with 4 hit albums between 19971999 including the top ten hit albums ‘There It Is’ and ‘Moving On’.

The band soon became one of the biggest selling tour acts in the UK in that period with their jaw dropping stage shows thrilling fans all over the country! The band became known beyond these shores as they reached new and spectacular heights as the biggest UK ‘boy’ band in Asia where their first album ‘The Journey’, topped the charts across that region for a total of 20 weeks with the band’s various records achieving platinum status more than 20 times in Asia.

With chart success in the USA with the track Nine more successive hits followed including the ‘Love Sensation’ - (which was featured in the 1997 film adaptation of the Harvey Comics top 5 singles ‘More Than A Woman’ (2) their character ‘Casper’) 911 were now recognised massive signature anthem ‘Bodyshakin’ (3) and globally yet the end of the band was in sight…or their first UK number one ‘A Little Bit More’. was it? Despite this global platform - and after an intense 4 years of 18 hour days and success around the world - the band decided to split in February 2000 and with hundreds of tearful fans in attendance they announced their break-up live on Chris Moyles’ Radio 1 show.

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From 2000 onwards, the members of 911 continued to work in entertainment and TV including Jimmy Constable’s stint in the boy band ‘Upper Street’ as part of MTV’s series ‘Totally Boyband’.

Spike opened a successful performing arts school in his native

ICENI - COMPETITION

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Warrington discovering and developing young talent including future West End stars and winners of Britain’s Got Talent.

In late 2012, it was announced that 911 would be reuniting for the ITV2 documentary TV series ‘The Big Reunion’, along with Five; Atomic Kitten, Liberty X, Honeyz, B*Witched and Blue. The series started on 31st January 2013 and instantly became the biggest show the station had had for more than 5 years with 911 one of the highlights as their honesty and storytelling quickly entranced their audience.

May 2013, saw 911 play a 16 date sell out Arena tour around the whole of the UK. Christmas time saw the boys back in Arenas for The Big Reunion Christmas Party Tour.

911 - UK TOUR March 2014

11th - Warrington Parr Hall www.pyramidparrhall.com 12th - Dundee - Whitehall Theatre www.whitehalltheatre.com 13th - Glasgow Pavilion Theatre www.paviliontheatre.co.uk 14th - Glenrothes - Rothes Halls www.onfife.com/venues/rothes-halls/overview 16th - Carlisle - The Sands Centre www.thesandscentre.co.uk 17th - Newcastle - Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre www.millvolvotynetheatre.co.uk 18th - Bridlington - The Spa www.thespabridlington.com 20th - Birmingham - The Institute www.mamacolive.com/theinstitute 23rd - Folkstone - Leas Cliff Hall www.leascliffhall.co.uk 24th - Lowestoft - Marina Theatre

www.marinatheatre.co.uk Following on from the huge success of ITV2’s The Big Reunion, 911 are thrilled to be back 25th - Peterborough - The Cresset www.cresset.co.uk with a brand new album ‘Illuminate - The Hits and More’. Lee, Spike & Jimmy have written 26th - Manchester - The Ritz www.mamacolive.com/theritz & recorded SEVEN brand new tracks, including the new single ‘2 Hearts 30th - Stevenage - Arts & Leisure Centre 1 Love’, and have www.stevenage-leisure.co.uk re-recorded seven of their Greatest Hits.

31st - Reading - The Hexagon

The album is ONLY available to download via iTunes, Google Play & Amazon.

www.readingarts.com/thehexagon

April 1st - Southsea - Kings Theatre www.kings-southsea.com/

Iceni Magazine has 2 pairs of tickets to see 911 at LOWESTOFT - Marina Theatre show taking place on 24th March.

To be in with a chance of winning please email your contact details to: competitions@icenimagazine.co.uk by 31st January 2014. Please state 911 in the subject line.

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The Diary of a Norfolk Family.

By Mark King www.always-hanging-around.blogspot.com Follow on twitter: @author-king Christmas had come around once again and one Sunday afternoon I ventured into the garage to retrieve the step-ladder, then two minutes later my head was peering into the cold void that is our loft.

The wife was at hand so I could pass down to her the various boxes that hold all our Christmas treasures; while the children enthusiastically offered to pull everything out of the packages before we even had a chance to take them down stairs to the lounge.

We have fallen into a routine over the years and that is the good lady prepares the tree, while I’m outside putting up the icicle lights. There’s no point in getting older without getting wiser, so before I spend an hour outside in the freezing cold delicately placing the lights around the guttering, only to find some don’t work when I switch them on, I check them inside first. I do find it amazing that every year you put the lights back in their box in full working order, then store them safely without touching them, only to find that a third of them won’t work as soon as you get them out a year later. Why is that?

Are there fairies living in the loft having a frenzy of a time while partying with my icicle lights? It makes you think!

The children were great at pulling things out of boxes when asked not to, but after an hour their enthusiasm had waned. They were more interested in eating the chocolates bought especially to hang on the tree. We held our nerve to their pleas for relief from starvation, and all they got to eat were apples.

I’m so glad we can enjoy such an event as Christmas during the long, dark, cold, and wet British winter.

Although the true meaning for most people in our consumerist society has been lost in a splurge of debt induced spending. For me watching my children’s school nativity plays which were held in the local Parish church, and were packed to the rafters with happy, smiling, and for forty minutes at least, united people in peaceful surroundings sums up the true meaning of Christmas.

And then it all comes to and end and while you are reading this we are already into 2014 and I will be back in the loft storing the decorations ready for another year.

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Another year is over and I am older, not especially wiser, and still trying to get my head around what ‘twerking’ is.

Now I am a bah humbug type of girl when it comes to New Year’s Eve. I love Christmas, but I just don’t understand people getting excited about a Above: Keri Beevis countdown to midnight, after which it will be January; the most rubbish month of the year, the weather will be gloomy, no one will have any money and the holidays are over. You should be counting backwards people?

I do however enthusiastically embrace resolutions and each New Year make the same three; to cut down on drinking, to stop eating like a pig and to do more exercise. (Okay, I mean do ‘some’ exercise, since walking from the work car park into the office and occasionally pushing the hoover doesn’t really count). As I have a 100% record of failing all three, usually by the second week of January, this year I have decided to mix it up a little by creating a new list.

Firstly I have decided I need to walk more. A dog in this situation would help, as people walking without a destination or a dog tend to look suspicious, but I don’t have one, so I may have to take my cats. The local neighbourhood kids will love that. ‘Oh look, there goes crazy lady Beev walking her pusses’.

And talking of pusses, resolution number two is to stop talking to them quite so much. I am the only human in my house, but swear more chatter goes on here than at any of my neighbours.

Number three is to conquer high heels. This one may require serious practice as when I currently walk in them I look like I’m holding a loaf of bread between my thighs.

Four is to complete my next book. This is the only resolution that has a chance of actually happening.

And finally, I have had some crazy idea I am going to give up alcohol for the month of January. Was I unwell when I decided this? Very possibly. Am I nuts? Absolutely. There is a little red dress I want to wear for my book launch party and giving up alcoholic calories is the only way forward, so I will give it my best shot. Do follow my progress on my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/allaboutbeev This could be amusing.

PIXIES KEEPSAKES

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Pixies Keepsakes

Capture Special Memories Forever hen Nina Whear, 42, heard the tragic news in 2005 that her husband Andy was diagnosed with a brain tumour, her life came crashing down around her. Fortunately, Andy is a survivor and has been clear of the tumour for many years. Though, as if that wasn’t enough, in January 2009, Nina was 9 months pregnant with twins when she was diagnosed with a fatal heart condition. She was diagnosed with an aortic dissection - a tear in the wall of the aorta which affects blood flow and can kill. Nina was only given a seven percent chance of surviving open heart surgery which was carried out minutes after her babies were delivered by emergency Caesarean section. She remembers her husband Andy being called to her bedside so that they could say their goodbyes. However despite all the odds Nina survived and nearly 5 years on, Nina is an active and devoted mum to her two beautiful twins, Evie and Alfie.

For some, these traumatic experiences would sink them but not Nina, she has taken both these horrific experiences in her stride and learnt from them.

“These experiences have given me a real appreciation for life and taught me so much,” says Nina.

These dreadful experiences have taught her so much that they have given her the desire and inspiration to launch a new business venture; Pixie Keepsakes, making personalised jewellery and other items featuring children’s fingerprints. Nina wanted to help people capture special memories forever through beautiful fingerprint jewellery.

“I’m excited to be starting my own business as I’m passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. I wanted to be involved in something that would be meaningful, unique and yet affordable.

It’s so important to capture special memories forever and I wanted to help other people to do that,” she said.

Nina & Andy Whear

Pixie Keepsakes isn’t the only business that has come out of Nina’s experiences. She also plans to develop another skill she has learned, teaching ‘laughter yoga’ to organisations. It was recommended to Nina by her consultant at the IVF clinic which helped Nina and Andy to conceive their twins.

“The technique, which used yoga breathing, released relaxing endorphins and reduced stress and tension too,” said Nina.

Nina offers this type of therapy to couples trying to conceive and also to businesses to help reduce stress and bring laughter into the workplace.

“I’ve learnt that it’s so important to value every precious moment we share together and to keep them alive,” says Nina.

For more information Tel: 07711 598 300 or visit: www.pixiekeepsakes.co.uk www.norfolklaughterclub.com Article by April Clayton

Nina Whear with her twins Elvie & Alfie

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SWARM Issue 09 2014

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Swarm Apprenticeships Hello! I am Chris Reeve,

new assistant to the barefoot entrepreneur Robert Ashton, founder of Swarm Apprenticeships. Also a Norwich City fan, coffee and social media enthusiast!

Swarm Apprenticeships is a more enterprising approach to apprenticeships, matching enthusiastic young-people with small ambitious businesses in Norfolk - agreeing how together you’ll help it grow.

You’ll get paid and also gain a recognised enterprise qualification. If you’re uncertain about your future then Swarm can help you. Ultimately Swarm will assistant you in discovering your dream and working out what you want your life to really look like.

Pictured: Chris Reeve & Robert Ashton

What attracted me to Swarm personally was not only gaining the enterprise qualification, but also knowing the difference I’ll make to the business, doing something relevant to my skill-set - not folding and sending letters all day. Robert Ashton and the Swarm team were extremely helpful, quick and efficient at finding a placement for me that suited my skills and where I wanted to take my career. In my case that turned out to be working for Robert himself!

Swarm is different to other apprenticeships. It’s all about enterprise and growing businesses as well as getting jobs for young people. Swarm supplies constant, consistent, communication and support to young people and businesses in Norfolk.

It will be challenging to work as assistant to Swarms Founder for sure, but also a very exciting prospect for me personally and to gain experience from Robert Ashton’s wealth of knowledge in Business and Enterprise will be fantastic.

You can find out more about Swarm (as an employer or young person) by visiting the website www.swarmapprentice.org.uk or by contacting info@swarmaprentice.org.uk or alternatively contact Jess on 01953 605000; also don’t forget to follow Swarm on Twitter @swarm_tweets - we’re happy to help!

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Chris Reeve – Barefoot Assistant (Swarm Apprentice)

THE NORFOLK BEARDS

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‘The Norfolk Beards’ Is a new club for all facial hair aficionados living in Norfolk.

Dan Kelby Started by Dan Kelby and Ian Carrick in October 2013, the club is a regional charter (or ‘Thatch’) of the renowned British Beard Club (TBBC), a nationwide club for all of the UK’s Beardsmen.

After gaining the permission of The British Beard Club to start the first Norfolk Thatch, Dan and Ian set to work thinking of a name, and doodling up a suitable logo. ‘The Norfolk Beards’ seemed to say everything it needed to whilst being a sly play on ‘The Norfolk Broads’, and luckily Dan is a professional graphic designer and artist so a logo was no problem. After launching on Facebook in late October, The Norfolk Beards page soon rocketed to over 200 ‘likes’ in two weeks and has now broken the 400 mark, attracting other bearded folk and their friends and families from as far afield as the USA. The Norfolk Beards is not just a club for men, and any of its supporters and friends can participate and come to its ‘meets’ (usually a night in a nice pub), whether they be male or female. The club’s aim is to provide a fun social meeting group for men with beards, as well as their families and loved ones. It hopes to help, encourage

Ian Carrick and support in a wide variety of beard related subjects including styling, maintenance and beard growth, just to name a few. Mainly it’s just a means for bearded people to get together, whether that be over an ale, a nice cigar or a curry (Dan and Ian love curry).

If you’d like to show your support for The Norfolk Beards then you can be sent a cool beard badge to wear.

Simply email your name and address to thenorfolkbeards@hotmail.co.uk and the club will post you one. Alternatively, you can pick up black badges in Swagger & Jacks Gentlemen’s Grooming, in Norwich’s Bridewell Alley. Owner Mark Young is an official member too, so ask him about joining!

If you would like to join The Norfolk Beards and are a member of The British Beard Club, please go to www.thenorfolkbeards.com/ join and follow the instructions to receive your special ‘members only’ white badge.

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LINKEDIN Issue 09 2014

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Getting Started With LinkedIn Article by Paul Kirk - www.paulkirkdesign.co.uk ver the last two issues I’ve introduced you to possibly two of the most popular social media platforms - Twitter & Facebook. Now it’s the turn of the often overlooked and considered ‘non-sexy’ social media network - LinkedIn.

Updates can be shared to other social networks with the use of Apps. Check out your other social media platforms, as most will offer the ability to share your updates. For more control over what’s posted onto what platform consider using HootSuite.

LinkedIn was founded in 2002 as the business professionals social platform. It offers both Free and Premium accounts and it’s a place where you can connect with other business professionals, share work, comment, discuss and look for job opportunities.

4. Groups Groups are made up of either ‘closed’ groups which require approval from the administrators before you’re allowed to join or ‘open’ groups, which require no pre-approval. Groups give everyone the chance to get advice, discuss current topics and generally network with other professional individuals.

Unlike Facebook, you probably won’t find yourself spending lots of time on the site. You’ll find you have a tendency to dip in and out on a daily basis unless you get involved in conversations within industry groups you’ve joined.

So what are the important features of a LinkedIn Free account?

Here’s a quick rundown: 1. Professional Profile As this is a business orientated social platform it’s vitally important to get your profile up-to-date and complete with skills and work experience - think of your profile as your online CV. In addition, a complete profile gives you more visibility in LinkedIn search results if someone in your area/industry is looking for people with your skill set.

2. Connections It’s important to connect to people that you know personally or you can see would be of benefit to you professionally - don’t go off randomly connecting to people that are of no benefit to you - it’s all about quality not quantity. You can do a search for people by name and connect to them by clicking the ‘connect’ button next to the persons name. There’s also the ability, once you’ve made some initial connections, to go to ‘People you may know’ page to see if there’s more people you know based on your existing connections.

Like any social network consider connection requests carefully whether you’re making them or you’re being invited to connect, will they be of benefit to you in your professional career.

3. Personal Updates It’s important to remember that LinkedIn is business and industry focused so make sure your updates are. LinkedIn members don’t want to see the latest ‘cute, funny dog’ video you’ve found - keep that for your personal Facebook page.

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The key here is to get involved with other members to raise your profile - the more you interact, share your views and comment the more likely you are to be remembered by other members in the future. Groups can be created for brands, associations, societies, publications, industry groups and more besides.

If you want to start your own group it’s best to join and interact with some first yourself and then evaluate whether you’ll have the time to manage and moderate your own group.

5. Create a Business page LinkedIn allows you to create a business presence that can be managed from your own personal LinkedIn page, subject to meeting LinkedIns’ requirements for creating a business page.

Like Facebook Business pages you can then share business updates, list and link to employees or publish press releases to your followers.

6. Jobs Employers can post job opportunities and with the sites’ great search features potential employees can search for jobs by title, location, company, salary etc.

Personally I find this geared more towards the larger cities like London & Manchester but that’s not to say you can’t find locally available job opportunities.

So that’s a very brief insight into LinkedIn and what it can offer you as a professional. Hopefully it’s encouraged you to either join or make more of your presence on it.

If you want any help with your LinkedIn presence please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

MONTHLY RECIPE

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Brancaster Mussels, white Wine, Parsley Mussels are one of our local specialties, their season starts in early October and continues through until April, they are extremely popular as you’d expect and although we have served them many different ways, however this simple dish is a favorite of mine.

Serves 4 2kg Mussels washed and picked 2 large Shallots diced 2 sticks of Celery, peeled and diced 4 sprigs of Thyme 1 clove of Garlic minced 600ml white Wine 250g unsalted Butter Small bunch of Parsley chopped 1 Lemon cut into wedges

Eric Snaith Head Chef at Titchwell Manor

The best place for prepping the Mussels is in a sink with cold running water, first mix them around to remove any loose dirt, then clean each one individually, the beard (as it’s known), needs to be pulled out then any barnacles can be scraped off with a blunt knife, once they are all clean, store in the fridge until needed but do not cling film, just cover with a damp cloth.

In a pan add the Shallots, Celery, Garlic, white Wine and Thyme and on a medium heat reduce by half, the Vegetables should then be very soft.

Images By: Jamie Maxwell (www.Jamiemaxwellphotography.co.uk)

In a large pan combine the Mussels, Wine, Vegetables and the Butter, cover the pan and cook until all the Mussels are open, finish with chopped Parsley and serve with a wedge of Lemon.

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PERCY CUTE CLOTHING

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Where did we begin?

After 17 years of working a job that I never wanted to do, I decided to go back to college. 3 years Later I thought I better do something with all this knowledge of Graphic design. So it was either Tee shirts or Tattoo’s and obviously my style suits both, but I didn’t fancy inflicting pain. Together with a friendship that evolved during this study period we started Percy Cute Clothing.

Where are we going?

Well as far as we can take it, we don’t believe in limits and we love to create, with our standards set high and without any expectations we have set out on our journey. Lets hope you come along for the ride and see how it all turns out.

What’s with the name?

The name comes from the word persecute, which in turn means to oppress.

I feel I have oppressed my creative talents for far to long. So I have now decided to unleash them on the world, while trying to make a bit of paper at the same time.

So when do we add new designs?

We only make 40 of each design, this makes them unique and limited at a reasonable rate. This also makes us constantly design and update stock, keeps you looking and watching our website as well .

Who Wears Us ?

Well if you follow us on Twitter @percycutetees then you will see all who follow and wear our garments , We would love to play the name drop game but prefer our designs to showcase our talents.

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ICENI INTERVIEWS Issue 09 2014

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DJ SebaDEE

What inspired you to become a DJ?

I understand you were on the ‘Street Team’ with Kiss FM – What did this entail?

“I feel from a young age I was fascinated by music, I grew up sitting beside my granddad whilst he would play his organ every weekend, his passion for the music was so clear to see and suppose seeing that made me inherit that LOVE for it too. My brother also had a strong push for music in my life, playing all and everything telling me what’s good…. actually even to this day he still will recommend me of a song

“Street was basically like a promotion team for the station. It could be anything from promoting a brand that has paid the company or performing at the Kiss Dome teaching DJing. Appearances for events at both club and festivals was awesome and supporting some DJs was great…. honestly though the dream of being a part of the Kiss FM was not as fantastic as it sounds, sadly certain members of staff were ‘favourites’ and got picked for the better work or the majority of the work available. I was not in this crowd to say and learnt a valuable lesson, this was not a easy ride and would not fall on my lap so easy…. so I found my own residencies within the town of Bury St Edmunds, happily parting ways with Kiss and made sure I was achieving my dreams and goals from my own hard efforts and not a brand”

I should have as its the next ‘BANGER’.

So with the love of music firmly placed, being young to the nightlife and going clubbing, I felt that club DJs were not performing but just simply playing. I grew up watching DJ videos on YouTube of the likes of DJ Qbert and Jazzy Jeff. So to go to a local club I was always leaving feeling dissatisfied with what you were paying for…. I knew then with my passion and determination I had to get into this industry and give them so much more. Its this passion that drives me still today.”

How did you get into Kiss FM? “Now to be honest you would not believe me if I told you!

Well I was currently studying Music Technology at West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds, in my first year of my degree course, I don’t know what came over me…I was looking on the Internet and came across the office number for the station. This was back when Kiss had only recently taken over from what we all know and loved as ‘Vibe FM’ making Kiss 105-108. So I called them, “please leave a message after the tone’ sooooo after blabbing for what seemed an eternity. Message was left I put the phone down and never expected to hear back from anyone…I mean who actually calls back!

10 minutes later my mobile rang, I was asked to come in and meet them and the rest was history!”

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Can you tell us a funny story from your time with the ‘Street Team’?

“If I’m honest, it was hard work and yeah there were some great nights we had with club work…but my best moment with the ‘Street Team’ was the moment I parted company with them, as I knew I had grown and was able to take myself to new limits without the association with the station or DJs…sad as I gave all I could with them and asked for help so many times to progress but felt like I was speaking a different language. Funny now as many former members of the station have contacted me since asking for help with work etc.…. I wonder if you could guess my response now…”

When did you move on to DJing?

“I was always mucking about on turntables whenever I could, at college, at friends, at the station even in the clubs…I used to have a job in a club and would bring my records in so if I got their early enough I could have a play, on some occasions if the resident DJ was running late I was able to have a go at opening the club. So I wouldn’t really say I moved on, it was always with me. It was just finding the time to learn my craft without actually owning anything. The moment I actually purchased my first set of turntables (that I still have with me, although not used…it’s a chance for me to never forget what I have came from to where I am now) that’s where I pushed hard, stuck in my room practising non-stop driving my father and neighbours mad too, hoping one day I’ll make it in this industry.”

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How do you find performing to the city of Norwich?

What has been your proudest moment of your career?

“WOW! That’s a tough one!!! As for me 2012 will always be one hell of a year to beat! Performing at BCM (Magaluf, Spain) alongside Skrillex and Mallorca Rocks with so many great names too…to be stood on stage with Guns and Roses and Darkness I’ll cherish to my grave.

But this years success of becoming second in UK’s DJ Freestyle Championships at BPM, Birmingham was a great achievement and the aftermath of that really let me know that people love what I doing, yes support work is always fantastic but when your credited for your own efforts within the industry and people calling you the next ‘DJ AM’ and ‘Jaguar Skills’ that blows me away. So imma say this years Freestyle Championships.”

What ambitions do you have for the future?

“Hmmm well they say the world is my Oyster… lol. No seriously, I have a fantastic manager within Yvette Chivers (NE-Xcuse Music, B-Side Project) and the plans to progress are ever more growing.

Currently I am in the middle of a new ‘mix tape’ project that I set to release each month on iTunes for anyone to download….FOR FREE. There a lot of plans to play all over the place for 2014 and tours too, which are always exciting although no Internet can be a killer! But that will leave me more time to focus on my album which I have been in the making with over the last year…how do they say it…watch this space.”

“Well Norwich is somewhere I always wanted to perform, especially where I am now with Mercy Nightclub and Pulse as the set up there is not one for your typical DJ and I would say more of DJing that is a ‘performance’ something I love! The lights, the atmosphere, everything, it’s not just the music. I’m really grateful to be part of the team there. Mercy for me is a venue that many jocks would dream of playing at…. one so much I even used to think ‘you gotta be something special to be playing there’ and now I’m there.....so the hard work has definitely paid off for sure.

But Norwich as a city!! I have had some nights there that I have to say are unbeatable. I love the energy it has, on many occasions finishing the night and yet they still want more.

The support of the Norwich city itself has been amazing and I cannot thank every single person who turns up at the clubs, follows my online material just see what’s in store for them. It’s a city that has left a serious stamp on me…. and a tough city to beat to be honest.”

Anything else you wish to add…

“Much thanks to my management, Yvette as she’s non-stop 24/7 and like my adopted mother, with her foot usually placed….yeah say no more haha.

A lot of love and thanks to the management staff of Mercy Nightclub, not forgetting the Peri family too.

To my many friends that have joined me on the madness of the industry, supported and pushed me, one in particular Chloe Applegate…who went above and beyond to help me achieve many heights.

And you guys thanks for having me! Was a pleasure and I would love to come back again.”

To find out more about DJ SebaDEE visit: www.sebadee.com

Where can our readers see you ‘perform’?

“Currently you can catch me at Mercy Nightclub on Thursday nights and at Pulse Nightclub on Friday’s and Saturday’s…in the beautiful city of Norwich!

Tour dates for next year have been confirmed so I’ll be performing in London, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Brighton, Manchester, Glasgow and Greece around March and May so 2014 really looks exciting!”

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THE CANARIES Issue 09 2014

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HAPPY NEW CANARY YEAR! For those of us who follow the fortunes of the Canaries, 2014 promises to be quite a year. t will, all being well, not only be the one that sees us remain in the Premier League for a club record fourth consecutive season, but also one that sees further growth and progress at the club, both on the pitch and behind the scenes. Progress that is, and has been, both unprecedented and spectacular.

Football is now, like it or not, a multi-billion pound business. Delia Smith, joint majority shareholder and loyal Canary figurehead summed it all up rather nicely a few years ago when she admitted that being a millionaire ‘wasn’t enough’ if you wanted to be involved in football today-you needed to be a billionaire. She was right and her musings on the subject remind me of the old joke about the best and easiest way there is to make a small fortune.

It’s simple. Start with a big one and buy a football club.

Compare and contract that, if you will, to the state of the game and of our beloved Canaries just four short decades ago.

For many people, 1974 may not, even today, seem that distant a time away. Yet the leaps and bounds (if not progress) that have defined modern football and sport in general during the last forty years are as large,

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Pictured: John Bond charismatic Manager of the Canaries from 1973 to 1980

significant and compelling as any that might have taken place during the one hundred or so years before that.

On January 1st 1974 Norwich City were, as they are now, a member club of the footballing elite-albeit a struggling one. The Canaries had narrowly avoided relegation at the end of the previous season and had maintained the poor form that had defined the latter part of that season into the new one, winning just two of their opening twenty league fixtures. As a consequence of that, it wasn’t too happy a festive period for Norwich fans who saw their team get just one point out of a maximum available of eight (two points for a win then) over Christmas and the New Year, culminating in a 4-2 defeat at the hands of West Ham United on New Year’s Day 1974, Ted MacDougall scoring both Norwich goals against his former club-whilst, as if to try and maintain some footballing harmony, an ex-Norwich player, Graham Paddon contributed two of the West Ham goals.

Costs wise, football was certainly a lot more affordable forty years ago. The price of a season ticket to stand in the River End for the 1973/74 season was around £42 for an adult-today’s equivalent for an adult seated in that area is a little over ten times that at £438. As for buying a match ticket on a casual basis, admission to that part of the ground was around £2.50. The price today, again for a casual ticket (and they are very much in demand) can be as much as someone is willing to pay for them. One ticket selling website for example, had almost sold out of its allocation of away tickets for the clubs game against Manchester United this season - at £129 each! Obviously such companies and prices are out of the clubs control-but it does show that, if people can’t get the tickets through legitimate means, then they’ll try anywhere and pay any price to get hold of one. Such is the monster than is football in the 2013/14 season.

Naturally enough, once you got to the game, a ‘must have’ was a copy of the match programme for that day’s entertainment. Back in 1974 it would have set you back just 10p-as compared to £3.50 today-no wonder the programme collectors of today keep their collections in pristine condition, buying one in the first place can be quite an investment, especially if your sole source of ‘income’ is pocket money!

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Today, many of the men who wear the yellow and green are from all over the world. A typical Canary starting XI on any given Saturday afternoon can have players from Argentina, Holland, Sweden, Spain and Ghana whilst the team Captain, Sebastien Bassong, although born in France, represents Cameroon at international level.

Indeed, the novelty of having an overseas player or two in a side has long worn off for most football supporters who, rightly, care little for who represents their team, as long as they are committed to the cause and City.

Back in 1974 of course, it was a different story. We were still, historically speaking, four years away from the first really significant arrivals in the English game from overseas with the Norwich City first team squad of that 1973/74 campaign was made up of, with one notable exception*, entirely of players born and raised in Great Britain. So yes, whilst the current team may have a Sebastien, a Javier, a Luciano and a Johan, the names from way back then were far more prosaic-Jim, Billy, Ted, Clive and Les amongst them.

Going to the game in 1974 was an experience in itself-and not necessarily positive ones. Whereas today’s friendly and easily accessible Carrow Road hosts days out for all-Mums and Dads, children and grandparents, the whole family package infact, the spectating demographic then was slightly different.

Very few women went to games whilst children, or at least those who do did go, were herded into what was euphemistically called children’s ‘pens’-for their own collective safety as much as anything. Crowd violence, even at Norwich, was never far away and visiting fans were certainly not adverse to causing a little physical aggravation if the fancy took them. Such provocation, of course, was meat and drink to the Canaries own hardcore support, many of whom gathered to stand in the Barclay End, the genteel setting today of the popular Top of the Terrace restaurant where both the matchday food and language is much improved on the somewhat industrial standards of both food and collective voice in 1974.

Mind you, one feat that those games of the past managed that the club will never, at least in the medium term, even begin to match, let alone beat, is the number of people who could attend a game-despite the hardships of having to stand on a cold, wet and occasionally exposed terrace with all its accordant ‘benefits’-awful food, sanitation and cover. At the time of writing this, the club had just announced that a new record attendance for the all seater Carrow Road had just been established, with 26,851 people attending the recent game against Crystal Palace.

The highest attendance at Carrow Road in the 1973/74 season was the 31,798 who attended the game against

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Leeds United-a not unknown attendance at the time which was, on occasion, beaten. But impossible to do so at the present time.

This raises the inevitable question of why so many people went to football matches at the time. The facilities were poor to non-existent, the matchday accomodation cramped at best and hidden at worst. The food and drink on offer was of more than a dubious quality whilst the, for the want of a better word, ‘restrooms’ on offer were a health hazard to even those who weren’t unlucky enough to have to use them-but at least the gents had a few to go around, for the ladies it might have been one or two between them in the whole ground-and that’s if they were working! All of that and the ever present threat of crowd trouble and violence as well-yet the people still flocked to the games in their tens of thousands.

Yet, as the years and decades since fall away and the game is ‘improved’, it would appear that fewer and fewer people are either able or willing to go and watch it.

There’s a message in there somewhere.

Happy New Year!

Edward Couzens-Lake *The incomparable Kevin Keelan, born in India to a British serviceman in Calcutta.

Pictured: Graham Paddon Canary hero turned villan in West Ham colours on New Years Day 1974

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GUEST BLOG Issue 09 2014

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You Will Have To Buy A Pushchair Soon sometimes get referred to as a hippy, which couldn’t be further from the truth, I love nothing better than a half mooing, juicy slab of sirloin and the fact I have faux leather shoes says more about my penchant for Primark than my love for animals. I have to admit owning a pair of bell bottomed trousers, but in my defence they were highly fashionable in the 90’s and haven’t seen the light of day since then, ok so maybe because I haven’t been that slim in 10 odd years, but that’s not the point. I am as likely to dreadlock my hair as I am to shave it bald and join a monastery (even when the kids are playing up). It’s true there is a certain stigma attached to babywearing, I am often referred to as mother earth or sniggered at in the street whilst I carry my toddler on my back. I have a rhinoceros thick hide, so I never really notice unless its pointed out.

And I laugh it off when I am called mother earth, half the time I am just saving money, being shrewd or just avoiding what the majority do. I like to trend-set, be one of the first and then watch the sheep as they follow behind.

Babywearing makes so much sense to me and it definitely bodes well with my need to be in control of all situations, alleys my fears and stops any unwanted person mauling my poor baby, (you know how well-meaning people do when you have a pram or a pushchair) they stick their nose in without so much as a ‘may I’? And your child gives out that blood curdling scream to the stranger that is 5 inches from their face saying ‘coochicoo’ and blowing raspberries like a primate. There is something about personal space that seems to dissuade this sort of behaviour, those brave enough to come close turn into obtusely polite individuals, requesting permission to look.

Equally empowering and comical.

As my babies have gotten older the comments haven’t changed, it’s true to say that I get quite bored of the same lament coming from those who risk their lives and comment. Despite the fact that man has been carrying their children since the dawn of time, my Mei Tai has been PAGE

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referred to as ‘a new-fangled contraption’ and I have been told ‘you will have to buy a pushchair soon’ citing my son will be too heavy to keep on carrying. There was even the person who retorted I was wearing a curtain. My beloved £150 Oscha wrap was referred to as a curtain!

I guess babywearers are still a huge minority and folk just don’t understand the benefits of babywearing versus pushing a pram. For example a recent study showed that worn babies cried 40% less than their prammed counterparts, it promotes physical and developmental growth, helps to encourage babies communication skills and even helps to regulate a new babies heart rate, temperature and breathing. Not to mention helping to strengthen a mothers core muscles (I can boast an amazing set of tummy muscles all due to wearing my children). If that’s not incentive enough, buying a sling can cost an eighth of what the average pram costs. Of course that won’t be the case if like me you have a slight addiction for pretty slings and have one in each size, colour and style to match every occasion and outfit. But hey if you can show restraint (unlike me) well done.

Children grow all to quickly and before you know it are teenagers who choose to be as far away from you as possible and not only SAY to your face you are a hippy but are surprised when you sing along to the latest club tune, because at 35, you are just not cool anymore – and you are old! Cherish the times you can keep your child close and build an iron strong bond, you will need it to get through years 13 - 19.

So perhaps next time you see someone carrying their child, rather than judging them or even commenting negatively, see it for what it is - a parent making an informed choice in baby transportation.

Article by Renee Duffin Owner of Norwich Sling Library www.norwichslinglibrary.co.uk

ICENI - BOOK REVIEW

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Issue 09 2014

NORMAL FOR NORFOLK (THE THELONIOUS T. BEAR CHRONICLES) by Mitzi Szereto and Teddy Tedaloo The quirky crime/cozy mystery and the first in the new series from bestselling author Mitzi Szereto, co-authored with her celebrity sidekick bear, Teddy Tedaloo. If you’ve heard of the raunchy teddy bear from the American hit film ‘Ted’, you’ll definitely want to meet Normal for Norfolk’s unlikely hero, Thelonious T. Bear, a Mini Cooperdriving teddy from ol’ Blighty!

Pub landlords are being murdered in Norfolk!

Thelonious T. Bear, ursine photojournalist, leaves behind the big city life of London to take an assignment in the Norfolk countryside, where he hopes to find the real England. Instead he stumbles upon gastro-pubs, crazed Audi drivers and murder. As the hapless Thelonious keeps ending up in the wrong place at the wrong time, he attracts the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Horatio Sidebottom of Norfolk Constabulary CID, who’s determined to tie Thelonious to the crimes.

Add in a pair of hoods from London’s East End, celebrity TV chef Paolo Louis Black, and plenty of oddball local characters and it all adds up to a madcap journey through England’s most quirky county, where everything is ‘normal’ for Norfolk!

Paddington, he’s short of stature and long on charm. If you like your sleuths tough, cynical and cute as a button, Normal for Norfolk is the book for you.” - Steve Hockensmith, author of Holmes on the Range and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls “Normal for Norfolk has it all: magic, gritty realism, humor, cultural commentary, intelligence, charm, and suspense. The hero of this novel, Thelonious T. Bear, finds himself at the heart of a mystery.

He’s a photojournalist like no other, a pub-loving, anthropomorphized bear who wears cologne and a deerstalker hat. I am eager to read the next book in Mitzi Szereto’s series.” - Janice Eidus, author of The War of the Rosens and The Last Jewish Virgin Visit the Normal for Norfolk website at: http://mitziszereto.com/normalfornorfolk/

“For anyone who’s ever wondered what Paddington at Large would have been like if it had been written by Raymond Chandler - and who hasn’t? - Mitzi Szereto has the answer. Like Philip Marlowe, Szereto’s Thelonious T. Bear is a modern knight errant who plays it cool even as the light of suspicion shines on him. And like

Independent Review NORMAL FOR NORFOLK (THE THELONIOUS T. BEAR CHRONICLES) by Mitzi Szereto and Teddy Tedaloo This is a charming story about a Photo journalist Bear called Thelonious T Bear, who drives a Mini Cooper car with a Union Jack painted on the roof, and wears a Deerstalker hat .

Thelonious finds himself at the heart of a mystery, when he finds himself under suspicion for the murders of three Publicans whilst on an assignment in Norfolk to photograph locations that were slightly off beat.

If you like Novels with a quirky sense of humor and suspense, this book is for you.

Sharon Piggin - Norwich

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BARE NAKED NOODLES Issue 09 2014

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Cut The Carbs With Dragons’ Den Winner, Bare Naked Noodles For those looking to achieve or maintain a healthy weight this New Year while still enjoying filling, home-cooked meals, Bare Naked Noodles could be the answer.

Bare Naked Noodles from Bare Naked Foods in Norwich are a revolutionary low carb, glutenfree alternative to pasta and noodles, ideal for weight management. In August 2013, Bare Naked Foods’ Managing Director, Ross Mendham, appeared on BBC television programme Dragons’ Den and, after a dramatic pitch, secured investment from entrepreneur Peter Jones as business partner. The business has achieved huge success and Bare Naked Noodles are now available online and in Holland and Barrett stores across the UK. They will also soon be available in Boots’ stores nationally.

Containing only 8 calories per 100g, Bare Naked Noodles are made using the Asian-grown Konjac plant; a miracle plant low in carbohydrates, sugar and calories. Once heated for a few minutes, they can be used as a replacement to carbohydrates in a variety of dishes including pastas, stir-fries and soups. A high protein version of the noodles is also now available via the Barenaked Foods website.

Bare Naked Noodles are the brain child of ex-bodybuilder Ross Mendham who invented them when looking for healthy and tasty alternatives for some of his favourite dishes. Like most business success stories, Ross’ lightning bolt came when he realised there was no suitable answer available on the market and he knew thousands of other health conscious men and women would be looking for low carb, yet filling, food to cook at home.

For more information and tasty recipe ideas for Bare Naked Noodles, visit the website at www.barenakedfoods.co.uk

ICENI REVIEW A low carb, gluten-free alternative to pasta and noodles - a ‘dieters dream’.

These noodles have a floury texture, like Pasta and not slimy. They were easy and quick to cook (not soggy or mushy).

Very versatile and generous serving, an alternative to pasta that can be used alone or in soups, sauces and stir-fried dishes.

In conclusion, what a fantastic product perfect store cupboard ingredient to make a hearty, delicious side dish, lovely tasting snack or main meal.

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And to top it all - low in calories and Carbohydrates!

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ICENI - MOTORING Issue 09 2014

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Twitter @carwriteups www.carwriteups.co.uk uality cars are identifiable straight away. Even if a premium vehicle had its badges taped over, all you’d need to do is sit in it. Instantly you’d sense the difference between an ‘average’ and a top class motor. Take the latest Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

Inside, it’s positively palatial.

The German brand is famous for its refinement, but the A-Class is almost the runt of the litter - and therefore you might expect a more undeveloped set up inside and out. But that’s not the case at all. It may well have been the argument when the old model first appeared on our roads. It was upright, careful and dull. It certainly wasn’t a car you’d list as captivating. Nonetheless, it did sell – and that’s because it was affordable – for a Merc – and practical for parents on the rug-rat run desperate to roll up outside the school gates in a Benz.

Then the A-Class was completely re-thought for 2013. It rolled off the production line a totally different car – not just one that had undergone plastic surgery – it was poles apart from the old version.

The entry-level Mercedes is now truly enthralling and a machine you want because of its alluring aesthetics. In some ways it’s lost its no-nonsense practicality because the boot, although conveniently rectangular, is nothing to shout about space-wise. But brush that aside and take a test drive, because the new model will seduce you – especially if you go for the A 200 CDI AMG Sport.

This is a real driver’s car and includes a dynamic handling package with sports suspension, perforated disc brakes and cruise control. As well as this, the Merc has athletic body-styling, 18 inch alloy wheels and a silver grille. Additionally, in A 200 CDI guise, it comes with a gutsy turbo diesel powerhouse. It also has a flat-bottomed leather steering wheel, red stitching, sports seats, rain sensors, ambient lighting and a stereo system boy-racers would be jealous of.

program’ (ESP), which detects and reduces loss of traction, it has adaptive brakes with hill-start assist. Standard specification also includes radar-based ‘collision prevention assist’, which can reduce the risk of nose-to-tail collisions, or minimise their effects.

The safety on the baby Benz isn’t just clever; it’s potentially lifesaving. I certainly found the gadgetry helped to alert me when everything on the motorway ground to a halt without warning. The ‘collision prevention assist’ gives you visual and acoustic warnings if it senses an accident is likely to happen. It also primes the function called ‘brake assist’ to ensure maximum stopping power as soon as your foot touches the brake pedal.

The A-Class has the vim and vigour that’s required to punch its weight in a highly competitive market. It’s an all-round performer and just the car that Mercedes-Benz dealers need to tempt new customers into their showrooms.

PROS • Athletic • Attractive • Great grip • Safe

CONS • Small boot

FAST FACTS • Max speed: 130 mph • 0-62 mph: 9.3 secs • Combined mpg: 62.8 • Engine: 1796cc 4 cylinder 16 valve turbo diesel • Max. power (bhp): 136 at 3600-4400 rpm • Max. torque (lb/ft): 221 at 1600-3000 rpm • CO2: 121 g/km • Price: £25,110

On the move, the A 200’s oil burner gets you to a respectable speed quickly, if not sensationally. Road holding, however, is phenomenal.

Steering is well-weighted and precise, and the six speed gearbox is slick, quick, and easy on your left hand.

At the same time, the A-Class reinforces that safety is the priority for Mercedes-Benz. In addition to having an ‘electronic stability

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PAVILION BIG BAND REVIEW

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The Pavilion Big Band Review

By Ciara Jack With swing and big band music forming the backdrop to the wartime era, it’s hard not to arrive at a big band evening with retro expectations. The Pavilion Big Band hosted a night at the Belvedere Centre in Norwich, and those who came expecting bold, brassy vintage appeal were not to be disappointed.

One thing that was striking about the evening was the band itself took up almost a third of the hall, comprising of four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, a rhythm section, piano and bass and rhythm guitar. The bands full traditional set up creates an equally full, authentic big band sound. There has been a tendency with recent attempts at the big band style to make the sound too exaggerated and popularised, with so many squealing trumpets your face feels wet just listening to it.

Their repertoire is full of crowd pleasers - the audience were audibly pleased at the iconic raspy bass of the Pink Panther theme. The male vocalist emanated Sinatra’s vocal style effortlessly; and we’re not talking polished Bublé Sinatra, but original Sinatra. Their female singer was also pitch perfect in authenticity, giving a scorching rendition of Peggy Lee’s ‘Why Don’t You Do Right?’

Generational prejudices were banished when two groups of mixed ages strolled in, mostly in traditional 50s attire of stockings, floral print cloth dresses and hairpieces, with men in suit trousers and braces. The floor, which is left open, was suddenly filled with swing dancers. According to band members, this is a frequent feature of their performances.

In a room with ceiling fans, red spotlights, and people doing the charleston stroll, it’s hard not to feel as if you’ve been thrust into a different era. In a time where 40s and 50s fashion are still all the rage, it seems a shame not to make a foray into the music of the era, and the Pavilion Big Band certainly host an entertaining evening.

The next swing night at the Belvedere is on Fri 17th Jan, ticket £8 in advance from Nch 624232 or mary.white6@ntlworld.com

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ICENI - MUSIC

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Issue 09 2014

London Grammar Review

By Matt Tugwell

Open, Norwich - Saturday 30th November - 10/10 Mesmerising And Simply Moving Britains next big thing.

ondon Grammar finishes their first tour with the Norwich date they thought would never come. Having had this gig rearranged on numerous occasions they finally arrive to a sold out venue of patiently eager fans, and they do not disappoint. It is very true what they say, good things come to those who wait.

up at the end of the song, the crowd stand silent in awe of what’s in front of them. This is such a cliché expression but at this moment you could literally hear a pin drop.

The night carries on floating seamlessly along to the two big hitters of the album ‘Wasting My Young Years’ and the top 20 hit ‘Strong’, where They come armed with their recently the crowd sing along with Reid word for word. constructed ‘concrete jungle’ style background to their stage. A city designed to have the Three quarters of the way in the band play windows of the skyscrapers light up whilst the ‘Nightcall’, a cover of the Kavinsky track made band perform. A very simple concept - but one famous from the cult film Drive, before playing that seems absolutely tailor made for the band. the last track before the encore, ‘Metal & Dust’; one of the more upbeat tracks of their Unlike a lot of other bands, there is no entrance repertoire, a fitting finish. music when they come to the stage, which is likened to a boxer climbing into a ring, they just The band goes off for the tradition that is simply walk on to the stage and kick straight an encore and come back on to finish with into their set. arguably a song that shouldn’t really be The showpiece starts with a two minute intro touched, a cover of Chris Isaak’s classic ‘Wicked powered by singer Hannah Reid showing off Game’. They however make it totally their own, her stunning angelic tone, before seamlessly showing there’s nothing they can’t do, which rolling into their first song ‘Hey Now’. The crowd does suggest that this time next year everyone will know who London Grammar are. are instantly hooked. This is not the usual way a band would start their set, but that’s not what London Grammar are about, it’s more a hypnotic journey watching them live.

The next track ‘Darling Are You Gonna Leave Me’ is one of the more uplifting tracks from their debut album ‘If You Wait’ but gets the crowd more into a dancing groove. That is the trick with this band though; they can go from melodic ballads to upbeat dance floor fillers with the click of a finger.

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ICENI - HOROSCOPES Issue 09 2014

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Horoscopes Aries 21 March - 20 April

Libra 24 September - 23 October

The Capricorn New Moon may coincide with a decision you’ve been mulling over. Once you’ve committed, you may feel a lot better and might contemplate taking any necessary action. From a consideration of goals and career issues, your social life suddenly gets up to speed. Finally, as the month ends, relationship issues can improve as Venus forges ahead.

A potent and tense T-Square can need careful handling early in the month, yet might encourage you to move ahead with an idea you’ve been mulling over for some time. Don’t rush into anything though, allow creative inspiration to inform your actions. As the month ends and as Venus marches ahead, you will find matters on the home front begin to improve.

Taurus 21 April - 21 May

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November

Early tensions can give way to relief, once you get a sense of where you’re heading. If a matter has been stressful, you may soon begin to feel more relaxed about the situation.

However, you’ll need to compromise and work alongside certain people rather than against them. You ruler spends all but a day in retreat, so be realistic around your love life.

You may wonder whether to stick to your guns, or branch out and try something completely different. The start of the month may encourage you to reflect on what you really want, and to find a way to go for it. Later, a New Moon in Aquarius on the 30th, can be an excellent opportunity for redecorating and rejuvenating your home.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December

Things could be rather intense early on. Yet, whatever the situation, it may be a catalyst for change. Letting go of an issue may mean it resolves itself once you take your mind off it. Gradually the focus shifts to exploring and expanding your horizons. You may be on a learning curve and enjoying the chance to absorb new information.

You may want to get finances sorted out earlier in the month, as certain key influences could inspire you to take charge.

Work on a plan that can help you to move into the New Year with less anxiety. As the focus changes, you may feel like making a radical decision that can allow room for other aspects of your life to begin to progress.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January

You may have to make a choice at the start of the month, but you could feel so much better for doing so. However, a developing Jupiter Pluto connection, might encourage you to try too hard, when maintaining a balance may be better. Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes, while also standing your ground, could pave the way for success.

A New Moon on the 1st of January in your sign, can be very helpful for getting any New Year’s resolutions off to a promising start. However, tensions are possible within a key relationship, so you may need to employ patience and listening skills. Single? Your options in love can be giving you quite a lot to ponder. Don’t rush this!

Leo 24 July - 23 August

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February

Matters associated with your job may need careful attention.

The New Moon in Capricorn on the 1st, could make for a fresh beginning which might coax your ambitious side out into the open.

If you pace yourself, you’ll have the energy to get 2014 off to a great start. In all your relationships, use plenty of diplomacy and tact.

The year begins with a focus on reflection and quiet meditation. Although many people might want to rush into 2014 and hit the ground running - in your case, it really is better to bide your time and think things through. Once Mercury and the Sun join your sign, and the Aquarius New Moon of the 30th radiates you’ll naturally feel like getting into your stride concerning any exciting plans and projects.

Virgo 24 August - 23 September

Pisces 20 February - 20 March

Romantic and creative opportunities show up early on, and may benefit from a clear-cut decision. Once you know where you’re going, the rest of the month looks brighter and happier. However, as Venus continues to rewind, don’t rush to make big changes to your relationships or finances. Going with the flow may be your best option.

New Year’s Day could be busy with social events, plus you may decide to take this opportunity to move in new circles and meet folk on your wavelength. Gradually, the focus shifts and you’ll enter a period in which it will be helpful to slow down somewhat. Make time to relax, reflect and recharge, and some deep inspiration can surface as a result.

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