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Bluebells Fashion Shoot

Ducks, Awards And One Big Celebration

Summer Beers And Foods

How To Improve Your Instagram Presence

Summer Fashion In The City

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Fashion, Food and Philanthropy is our theme this month.

With fashion from Daniel Francis highlighting this seasons neutral trends. Feast on the Streets upcoming Night Market and our resident Beer Sommelier’s (Cheryl Cade’s) article on beers to compliment summer foods.

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CONTRIBUTORS Anonymous Teacher, Cheryl Cade, Daniel Francis, Edward Couzens-Lake, Keri Beevis, Kevin Murphy, Mark King, Matt Porter, Paul Kirk, Patrick Arundell, Sarah Laverty, Susan Leigh.

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Full of absolute dynamic

creative content!

“You Reap What You Sow”

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FIAT FULLBACK

BLUEBELLS FASHION SHOOT

First Drive: Turin, Italy

At Wayland Wood, Norfolk

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INSPIRED YOUTH 6th Anniversary

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The Benjamin Foundation Update & Upcoming Events

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Feast On The Street Announces...

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Inspired Youth 6th Anniversary

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Art Exhibition

By Samuel Thomas

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Social Media How To Improve Your...

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Human Extinction The Illegal Trade In...

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Iceni Columnists Keri Beevis & Mark King

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Would Like To Meet

By Polly James

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Iceni Competition Monitors Of The Royal Navy

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Gin I Have Always Been...

Summer Beers And Foods After A Couple Of Light...

A Norfolk Shipwreck

By Edward Couzens-Lake Roses The ‘How To’ Guide The Best Way To...

Have A Great Weekend Motoring Review Fiat Fullback Passion For Make-Up? New Palette From Urban Decay Weddings, Proms And Summer Balls Summer Fashion...

In The City Bluebells Fashion Shoot At Wayland Wood, Norfolk

NORWICH SLEEP OUT Friday 11th November 2016

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Snow, Ice And Father Christmas Nova Silver Our Top 3 Best Sellers Colour Me Neutral

By Daniel Francis Apple iPhone 6s Plus Reviewed Don't Be Fooled: The Scammers Are Out To...

Women In Business Seven Women Who - Part 2 Teachers: How Much Holiday Do They Get? No Ladder Needed Many Country Walkers WIN Tickets To See Gary Numan Iceni Horoscopes What Do Your Stars Hold

THE BENJAMIN FOUNDATION

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The Benjamin Foundation Update The Benjamin Foundation is a Norfolk and Suffolk charity supporting people in many ways: • • • •

Homelessness - Helping young adults get their lives back on track.

Families - Helping parents build stronger relationships.

Children - Working in schools supporting children who need extra help.

Furniture stores - raising money to support their work.

Each year they help around 2,000 people and provide them with hope, opportunity, stability and independence.

Steve Carney, Manager of the furniture store in Holt explains more about this section of their work: The Benjamin Foundation operates furniture stores in Holt, Norwich and Dereham and Ipswich. These are social enterprises – businesses which make money by selling goods and services and then reinvesting the profits back into the local community. By donating and buying from us you are supporting your local community.

We also help the local environment by diverting tonnes of furniture from landfill.

Our stores welcome donations of good quality furniture and white goods, but we love unusual and retro items too - unusual items range from skeletons to snooker tables!

Holt Furniture Store, Hempstead Road Ind Estate

All furniture offered for sale complies with current legislation e.g. electrical items are PAT tested and come with a three month guarantee. The stores pride themselves on stock quality, outstanding customer service and providing a welcoming shopping experience.

Each year we provide free and discounted furniture to many families and individuals. We work in partnership with Victory Housing Association to provide crisis furniture for new tenants.

Each store provides volunteering and apprenticeship opportunities.

Our first apprentice is now a full time employee. We are an FRN (Furniture Reuse Network) ‘Approved Re-use Centre’ - one of only 60 in the country.

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THE BENJAMIN FOUNDATION

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Blickling Open Air Concerts Friday 12th & Saturday 13th August 2016 Blickling Does Ibiza And Last Night Of The Proms We are delighted to have been chosen as the charity partner for two major concerts taking place at Blickling Hall in North Norfolk this August. They present a valuable opportunity for us to share information about our work locally with children and families as well as giving us different ways to raise funds to support this work.

On Friday 12th August Blickling Hall will play host to a live 32 piece Orchestra bringing you a selection of all time classic Ibiza tunes. DJ Goldierocks will also be playing a set of current tracks and vocalists, Jina Burrows, Izzy Chase and Max Barnes Davy will also be bringing their own style of Ibiza too. A spectacular laser show will accompany the dance set later in the evening.

Saturday 13th August brings Last Night of the Blickling Proms with classic movie themes and of course the more traditional 'Last Night' favourites. Brit Award winning trio BLAKE will be performing as will Classical Reflection Due and Sinfonia Viva conducted by Roderick Dunk.

To get your tickets for this unmissable weekend event please visit: www.revival-productions.co.uk We will be there on both evenings so you will have the opportunity to come and have a chat with us to find out more about the work we do with children, young people and families. Our team of staff and volunteers will be selling programmes and Revival Productions have kindly agreed to donate a percentage of the proceeds to us which will help support our work.

Sleeping out in Clapham & Collinge car park, last year.

Norwich Sleep Out Friday 11th November 2016 If you want to take yourself out of your comfort zone whilst supporting a charity working in Norfolk and Suffolk this is the event for you!

This event will never replicate the hardship faced by those who are homeless. However, we want the event to bring to life the challenges of sleeping outside.

Why A Sleep Out? We are part of the national End Youth Homelessness campaign alongside other charities who also support homeless young people between the ages of 16 and 25. Homelessness is one of the key areas of our work and at any one time we are providing a home and support to over 100 young people in Norfolk and from autumn 2016 in Suffolk too.

Each year all the charities in the End Youth Homelessness campaign organise their own Sleep Out events in November to highlight the issue and raise money to provide extra support to the people affected. All money raised at our Norwich Sleep Out will help our work locally.

The Sleep Out is not meant to be a comparison to the life a homeless person leads but people who took part last year have told us that it did give them a better appreciation of the hardships faced. For more details on the events around the country visit: www.sleep-out.org.uk Where and When? The venue is Marsh Ltd, Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3QQ. We will be sleeping in their car park. The event starts on Friday 11th November and ends at 7am the following morning. For full details and to sign up, please head to our website page; http://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/sleep-out Twitter: @icenimagazine

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FEAST ON THE STREET

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FEAST ON THE STREET ANNOUNCES

A “FIRST” FOR NORFOLK Feast on the Street, Norfolk and Suffolk’s street food collective, is excited to announce the first ever street food night market in Norwich (and possibly Norfolk!)

“ It’s a great location with plenty of seating and most of it undercover in case the weather turns nasty! It’s also close to the city centre with parking in either the Forum or St Giles and of course plenty of buses nearby.”

The Feast on the Street Night Market

Street food night markets are very different to their daytime counterparts, offering entertainment and a bar.

“A night market is not a market in the traditional sense. This is more of a night out where food is the star. We add all those other ingredients to make it special, like a well stocked bar serving micro brewery beers, local wines and cocktails and of course entertainment! We will be championing local musicians and have plenty of live music to make sure everyone has a good time!” explains Feast on the Street director Tony Lacey.

will take place on SATURDAY 20th AUGUST from 5.30pm - 10.30pm.

Tickets available from https://fotsnightmarket2016.eventbrite.co.uk

Mr Lacey explains “Street food night markets have been very popular in London and more recently as close as Cambridge where the atmosphere and vibe is set around several local street food vendors. Once you add in the live music element it makes it more of a night out. We brought street food to Norwich back in 2013 so it’s only right that we’re trying to keep up with popular trends. Our customers have been to similar events in London and have asked us why we aren’t doing one. The simple answer has been that we’ve never found the right location. Until now!”

The first Norwich Street Food Night Market will take place in the courtyard at Sir Isaac Newton College on Bethel Street.

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INSPIRED YOUTH

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Ducks, Awards And One Big Celebration Inspired Youth celebrated its 6th Anniversary on Thursday 16th June 2016, with an event of awards and surprises in Norwich.

Started by Rob Whitwood in 2010, Inspired Youth has grown into a multi-award winning not-for-profit organisation helping over 6,000 young people a year to connect with local employers.

Rob described how things got started to Iceni Magazine.

"Shortly after going self employed in 2009 I wanted to work with young people and show them how I use maths in Pictured: Natalie and Rob with DuckaRoo my job, but do it in an exciting way. I ran a small activity in Credit: Debbie Harris of 2up Photography June 2010 with 14 students at Lynn Grove School. It was a great success and the challenge made to me by the school was 'go and do more, but with more students'.

It was nearly a year before we ran another event, but by this time lots of employers had got on board and we were able to run a much bigger event with nearly 20 local employers involved."

Since these early events Inspired Youth has now expanded into a whole range of projects helping thousands of young people across Norfolk and into Suffolk. Many of the projects are focused on careers and enterprise, but some of the projects are now offering much more support over longer periods including work placements and mentoring programmes for young women.

Every project involves local employers who give their time for free, and Iceni Magazine is proud to be one of them. Our very own Colin has been involved in various projects including a careers event based on Technology as well as supporting an Enterprise Day at Wymondham College. Colin describes how he got involved. "I came across Inspired Youth via Twitter during a Networking hour we host called #Norfolkhour. The role I played as part of their IGNITE! Enterprise Day was as a mentor, which involved interacting with students to find out about the company they planned to create. As Iceni Magazine was sponsoring the event, I was also 1 of 3 judges for the final round, that involved listening to pitches from the winning team and picking an overall winner. Most of the students at first were shy and reluctant to get involved. It all changed after lunch once their confidence had grown, after that we couldn’t get a word in edge ways. It really pushes them out of their comfort zone and grows their confidence in handling those type of situations."

Inspired Youth is now running around 80 events a year in schools across the region, and in the local area. If you would like to volunteer your time to get involved in inspiring the next generation, the Inspired Youth Team would love to hear from you.

Colin described what he got from being involved. "If you have the time, whether it be a couple of hours or a full day, I would say get involved. It has helped my own personal development and confidence massively. It’s good to see the students take your advice onboard, you never know; you might be empowering the next Mark Zuckerberg or Richard Branson."

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ART EXHIBITION

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Art Exhibition By Samuel Thomas As artist Samuel Thomas returns this august with his exhibition he discusses his surroundings and ideas that inspire him to paint in his unique style.

A Glorious Summer

Along The Shoreline

April Showers

EXHIBITION VENUE: Red Lion, Brook st, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HD August 7th - 22nd 10am - 8pm.

‘Magnetic & Mesmerising Norfolk’ is the title of the exhibition and reflects the way that Norfolk ‘attracts’ tourists every year to discover and soak up its’ beauty and charm - a quality that is encapsulated in the artist’s colourful paintings. Norfolk-born artist Samuel Thomas explains further: "We all feel rejuvinated, revitalised and reenergised after a holiday away where we return home with a much needed sense of perspective on our lives, a similar mind-set is found within my uplifting paintings.

I base my paintings on identifiable Norfolk and Suffolk locations and celebrate the energy and charm of each place. I achieve this by using my unique painting style that echoes back to the 1920's ‘come to the seaside’ rail posters along with a pop-art twist, which makes the artwork contemporary yet timeless, appealing to a wide range of generations.

I will be present for the entire exhibition where I’ll be unveiling 6 new, original paintings. All of the artwork is available to purchase with prints priced at £95 each. My diverse collection of Norfolk inspired limited edition prints, both framed and unframed will be on show. Being a self-taught artist means my paintings have continually evolved and developed over the years, so there is always something new to be discovered. A new, original painting will be auctioned off in aid of Cancer Research UK, last year we raised £1810.00 for the charity, and this year we hope to top that.

The event coincides with the Cromer Carnival so it’s an excellent time to visit and soak up the atmosphere." If you can’t make it to this exhibition you can view and order artwork direct from my website www.samuelthomasart.co.uk PAGE

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SOCIAL MEDIA

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How To Improve Your Instagram Presence Article By Paul Kirk I thought this month I’d focus on a Instagram and let you in on a few tips you might not know of. So without further ado here they are.

Dynamic links You only get one clickable link within your bio, this is normally your website but if you want to promote a new product or service consider changing it to a more specific url and referring your followers to it in your posts.You can change your bio url as often as you like but just remember to track any traffic from the change to use a UTM or link shorter like bitly.

Everyone knows #hashtag rule on Instagram, the more the merrier! Use of well researched, industryrelated hashtags will serve you well. Explore your own followers or enter hashtags in the search on Instagram There is a number of globally recognised hashtags you could consider adding to your posts, these change regularly so keep a lookout for new trending ones:

#selfie: Yeah, it’s an obvious one but doesn’t hurt to add it to your post.

#instagood: The hashtag to use when you post a picture that you’re proud of.

Add Line breaks Instagram doesn’t generally allow for line breaks in your bio or posts (unless you’re on Android) but there’s a way around it - particularly helpful for iOS users! Just create your text in Notes or other notepad like app adding double returns into your text and then copy the text into Instagram. Here’s a video link for more info https://youtu.be/7Bhr6oL9ezE PAGE

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#tbt: Known as Throwback Thursday - a kind of retro hashtag. Ideal if you’re posting older photo just don’t use it on any day other than Thursday!

#foodstagram:

Food shots are very popular on Instagram. Use this hashtag when you’re posting pictures of food you’re eating or preparing.

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SOCIAL MEDIA

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#nofilter: Use this hashtag when you’re posting photos that haven’t been edited or altered with filters.

Resize your photos

Tease

The days of square Instagram photos are long gone.

Instagram now allows you to display a photo as portrait of landscape. Just click the 2 arrowed button once you’ve selected your photo to try the different options or use a third party app - one of these is ‘Landscape’. http://sproutsocial.com/landscape which allows you to upload images and get them automatically rescaled for different social media platforms with a few clicks of a button - handy if you’re going to be scheduling a lot of posts.

Your Sharing Content Instagram doesn’t have a built-in feature to re-share posts by other users, you can of course take a screenshot and repost but consider using an app like Repost https://www.instagram.com/repostapp/ - Just remember to tag the original user in your caption it’s polite!

Audience

Tease your audience If you’ve a big event or product launch coming up why not create a series of teaser posts to get your audience engaged.This will keep people coming back to your page on a regular basis - a good example of this was @asifmagazine they posted a series of small snippets of the @katebeckinsale cover to tease their followers and engage with them. They actually used their Instagram feed as a whole to create larger grid based image of the cover as the reveal unfolded, over a few days - a concept becoming much more popular.

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Hopefully there’s a few tips you’d not considered using before and whatever you decide to incorporate into your own Instagram account it’s sure to help you gain followers, engagement and improve your businesses visibility on social media.

If you need any help with your social media, get in touch with me at http://paulkirkdesign.co.uk or at @PKirk_designer

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HUMAN EXTINCTION

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Human Extinction The illegal trade in wildlife is considered to be the fourth largest in the world at present, just behind human trafficking, drugs and arms.

Why do people wish to own the parts of dead animals such as ivory, furs, trophy heads, skins and fully stuffed animals?

Are the animals not beautiful enough in their own right as living creatures? The slaughter of common, rare or endangered creatures continues despite international and national laws, with little being effectively done to stop the decline in many species of the world.

Research is cited for the killing of the great whales and conservation is claimed by allowing large African game to be shot by 'hunters', who do pay big sums of money for the opportunity.

The constant attack on ivory bearing animals such as elephant, hippo, boar and narwhal is fuelled by the never-ending demand of many in the far east to achieve for themselves a status within their society.

Countries are tackling this by burning huge stock piles of ivory tusks, hippo teeth and boar to show their commitment and stance against their natural resources being wiped off the planet.

Warehouses are filled, around the world, with the skins and furs of many animals after authorities have successfully stopped its transport to be sold or they have been confiscated at the point of sale.

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international trade to be abused and is a death sentence for much fauna worldwide.

These warehouses are a dead zoo, full of animals and animal parts that people wish to have, to hold, wear, carve trinkets from and hand on their walls.

Wouldn't a visit to see the living animal in the wild and free just be as good and a permanent feature for others, rather than in a private collection somewhere? We can all do our part and ensure we do not purchase wildlife products whilst abroad or at home.

Resist the exotic trinket, as you will never know the true source and will be adding to the demand for wildlife to be killed. The legal trade must cause the illegal trade or 'black market' as more dead animals are the result. No majestic elephant, nor beautiful big cat, whales or dolphins, bear or fox, birds or sharks should be farmed to be killed for human vanity or shot for 'sport' to satisfy a blood-lust for which there is no recourse.

Why are we driving ourselves through extinction on the back of our world's stunning animals?

We hold little regard for other humans, so our compassion for another species appears limited.

We have ended the reign of many animals in a short time scale and we are damaging the world to the extent that nature may give up on us.

We could be the next extinction.

Article By Kevin J Murphy Independent Wildlife Advisor

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ICENI - COLUMNISTS

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The Diary of a Norfolk Family.

Some folks say I am a creature of habit, that I suffer from a touch of OCD, and can at times be something of a control freak.

I have no idea what they mean.

Anyway, if you’re planning Above: Keri Beevis on visiting, best I acquaint you with the Beev House Rules.

1/ This is also Ellie and Lola's house so expect to get covered in cat hair during your visit. If my girls like you and want to be petted then you must pet them.

If they don't want to be petted then you leave them alone please. If they show you their bellies you must tell them what pretty girls they are.

2/ We have a dress code in the Beev house. PJs. 3/ If I cook for you and it is disgusting or barely edible, suck it up, buttercup. Chances are I will have almost burnt the house down making the meal, so you force it down and make some delicious ‘yum’ noises while doing so.

4/ While you are visiting please do not ask if we can watch a movie together. I only like watching films alone and cannot be doing with people coughing or sniffing or breathing next to me while I am trying to concentrate.

5/ Should Ellie or Lola decide to use their litter tray while you are here, don’t make ‘yuck’ noises if it smells. I will clean it up as quickly as possible so don’t go embarrassing my babies for having to poop.

6/ Do not touch the wine rack. I repeat, DO NOT touch the wine rack. This one is very important.

7/ If I am drinking wine I expect you to drink wine with me. Unless of course you are driving then I will grudgingly make you a coffee, while thinking, ‘Why the hell are they visiting me if they can’t drink wine?’

8/ Do not put your stuff everywhere. I run a tidy house and hate mess.

9/ Number 8 does not apply to my best friend, Shell.

She is an unstoppable whirlwind and her superpower is to clutter every possible surface and floor space in less than sixty seconds. I long ago gave up trying to keep her organised.

10/ Ellie and Lola have a curfew and their cat flap is locked in the evening. If you accidentally let them out when they are in for the night I will likely turn green and burst out of my pants in rage. This is not a good look for me and won’t be a pleasant sight for you either. In fact, you will likely be scarred forever.

Happy visiting.

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By Mark King Above: Mark King

Last month I went to the funeral of lady I’ve got to know only quite recently, but who with her husband I became friends with.

Her cremation was at Earlham Cemetery. For some reason I have never been there for a service although I have driven past it on hundreds of occasions whilst using the Norwich outer ring road. I arrived early, so I decided to take a walk around the memorial garden.

There were lines of roses planted to mark the burial spot of loved ones ashes. The area was created in the Victorian period on farmland, but over the years the city of Norwich has grown up around it, and now it is in the heart of the area with a four-lane road running around the top end of its boundary.

The deceased was once a Country and Western singer, and when they brought in her coffin one of her songs was playing. She seemed so alive when you could hear her lovely voice. The chapel was packed and afterwards, as we all stood outside in the sunshine, I was introduced to various family members and friends. As people began to make their way to the wake I decided to look around the old Victorian graveyard. The area is slowly becoming a nature reserve with trees, bushes, tall grass and wild flowers. It's a quite peaceful place, and as I looked at all the different shaped gravestones I noted some of the dates, and ages, of their occupants. When I came across children the same age as my own, my heart really felt for the parents that must have once stood by that grave grieving for their beloved child.

By the time I had walked through what felt like a wooded glade to return to my car, my soul was well and truly yearning to be with my own children. I had to leave the wake to pick up my son from his school, and when he came out I just had to hug him, and give him a big kiss (although he did not seem too keen with my actions) and when my daughter arrived home, I did the same for her. www.always-hanging-around.blogspot.com Follow on twitter: @author_king

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WOULD LIKE TO MEET

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Would Like To Meet By Polly James Published by Avon on 30th June 2016 Ever wondered if you could find ‘the one’ again, if you found yourself newly single and on the other side of a long term marriage?

‘Would Like to Meet’ is a hilarious and heartwarming read for fans of Shirley Valentine and You've Got Mail who have sometimes asked themselves that very question.

Maybe the worst thing that's ever happened to Hannah Pinkman could also turn out to be one of the best?

She and her husband Dan have reached the end of the line.

Bored with the same old arguments, the same old gripes – in fact, bored with everything – they split up after a trivial row turns into something much more serious on New Year's Eve. Now Hannah has to make a new life for herself, but that's not easy when she's been so busy being a wife and mum that she's let all her other interests slip away, along with her friends. And what should she do when her “best match” on a dating site is the very last person she wants it to be?

A clever, funny and poignant novel about life after a long relationship, the importance of friendship, and rediscovering your identity.

About The Author Polly James was born in Wales, but now lives in East Anglia, which she finds unnervingly flat, and chockfull of writers. She works as an editor, but has had a variety of different jobs, ranging from teaching dance, and designing clothes, to being an advisor for the CAB and a caseworker for two different Members of Parliament. She has found something to laugh about in all of them.

Polly is married, with two children, and a large extended family, none of whom find her half as funny as she thinks she is.

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ICENI COMPETITION Issue 39 2016

Monitors Of The Royal Navy Jim Crossley Monitor warships mounted the biggest guns ever deployed by the Royal Navy, and played an undeniably important part in Allied efforts during World War One and Two. They were built as cheap "disposable" ships made out of redundant bits and pieces which the Admiralty happened to have available which could bring heavy artillery to bear on enemy coasts with pin point accuracy and on at least one occasion a force of only three monitors had a profound effect on the strategic situation in WWI. Being classed as disposable they were often exposed to risks far more recklessly than more expensive battle ships or heavy cruisers. So impressive was their performance in WWI that two were retained in service into WWII and did such good work during the North African campaign that two new ones were built and they fought in the Mediterranean, in the Normandy landings and in the advance of the Allied armies into occupied Europe. They astonished allies and enemies alike with the devastating effect of their accurate fire reaching targets 10 miles or more inland.

The book deals with the origins of Monitors and how they evolved from the bomb ketches of the 18th century. It looks at how the various classes of monitor were designed and built and explores their careers in both World Wars, including the particular impact they had on the various campaigns in which they fought. It attempts to assess their effectiveness in comparison with other classes of ship, and is sure to appeal to all enthusiasts of naval history, old and new.

About the Author Jim Crossley is a retired engineer and a keen sailor. He has a history degree from Cambridge and has previously written a novel Something Wrong with Our Ships. He lives in Norfolk.

RRP: £14.99 | ISBN: 9781473877146 | 232 PAGES • Paperback | 8 Page B/W Plate Section Published: MAY 2016 | Pen & Sword Naval

Iceni Magazine has a copy of Monitors Of The Royal Navy by Jim Crossley to give away.

To be in with a chance of winning please email your contact details (Including address) to: competitions@icenimagazine.co.uk by 7th August 2016.

Please state in the subject line ‘Monitors of the Royal Navy’.

There is no cash alternative. Usual Iceni Magazine rules apply. Editors decision is final.

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GIN

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Gin Article By Cheryl Cade

I have always been a lover of food and drink, one of my sayings is to, ‘try everything once.’

This is a saying that I have applied to food; leading to me eating Snails, Frogs legs and even Whelks. I do draw the line at anything with more than 4 legs though. I have in the past tried something and not liked it, this was my case with Gin, then one day I was taken to a bar in Ghent (Belguim) and tried my first Jenever.

Jenevers were brought over by the Flemish and Dutch along with their art of distilling.

My word, life changed! I found out that there were not just the heavy flavours of English Gin but light botanicals that give the taste buds a dance in the meadows of the country side. Created not just by the herbs and spices added, but by the storing and blending of the drink.

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Why, you may think am I a beer expert waffling on about Gin? On 9th July Norwich will be holding its 2nd Gin festival. This is the new up and coming drink, forget your Vodka, or your Whisky, Gin is where it is at.

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It has proved so popular that the event has added an extra day.

Norwich and Norfolk’s love of Gin is not new.

In the last couple of years, we have had the local gin of Norfolk Gin (crafted by Jonathan Redding) and now Norwich Gin (from Bullards) joining the Gin scene. Since succeeding in their crowd funding, Wildcraft Brewing will be presenting us with their foraged fruit Gins.

What am I looking forward to trying, is the aged Gins, for me they have a more rounded taste, they are not harsh on the palette and can be sipped.

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Summer Beers And Foods Article By Cheryl Cade

After a couple of light spring days my thoughts move to summer, what shall I eat and what should I get ready in the cellar for those hot summer nights? It is time to move away from the stouts, ports and the comforting arms of the barley wines (Audit Ale, Lacons), to the more refreshing world of Pale Ales, Wheat Beers, IPA’s and Sours. Yes, get ready Sour Beers are coming! If you like dry cider you will like sours, but I digress. What will I go for as my all-rounder of the Summer? Something that will work with Salads, BBQ and Desserts? I could go for the safe bet and say a well made pale ale, like Elmtrees Golden Pale Ale or an IPA with some malt, like East Coast IPA

by PoppyLand, but I think my star for the summer will be Wheat beers.

It is time to look out for local versions like, Wolf’s, Straw Dog and Grain’s Blonde Ash, with many more besides. If looking further afield you can seldom go wrong with German or Belgium, but be warned some of these are slightly tart and sour especially a Berliner Weisse.

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even mouth feel. There should be notes of, banana, coriander, lemon, orange and herbs in the aroma.

When it is in the mouth you get these flavours push through, but they are then met with a lovely malty background and the wheat gives a full mouth feel that is rich, yet not claggy as the citrus notes and carbonation cleans the palate.

Secondly, its skill in pairing with the range of foods we have during the summer months. The Citrus notes lend its self to Salads, Chicken and fish & chips (with this it also cuts through the fat) mostly any soft light dish. When looking at the BBQ the wheat and slight sweetness in the beer matches the caramel brought out by the charring of the meat, even vegetarians can enjoy this with Halloumi where the salt is highlighted.

I find it is also a refreshing match for spicy dishes, a green Thai curry or stir fries have their heat softened by the sweetness of the beer, yet the delicate spices are supported by the citrus notes.

Finally, desserts, Banoffee pie, lemon cheese cake and chocolate ice cream are just heavenly with a Wheat Beer. Enjoy.

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A NORFOLK SHIPWRECK

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A NORFOLK SHIPWRECK The unofficial county anthem of Sussex is a little ditty written by the popular songwriter William Ward-Higgs in 1907 called ‘Sussex by the Sea’.

Charming in its own way of course.

Yet, as a song and celebration of a way of life, it would never work in Norfolk.

For if Sussex is ‘by’ the sea then our own fair county is very much of it and forever entwined with it.

The North Sea batters the 90 odd miles of Norfolk coast. Eternally, relentlessly and with little or no mercy. In some places there are cliffs to protect life and land alike yet, in others, only the wide open space of vulnerable tidal marsh and creek separates an angry sea from a population that can all too often find themselves at one with the sea rather than merely being ‘by’ it.

No quarter given. The North Sea is a serious player. It has jaws.

As many an seafarer will know. Both now and throughout history. Not all will have been naive, many will have been aware of the treacherous combination of the sea around our coast and its ever changing relationship with currents, sand banks and sudden shallows. Being aware of them doesn’t guarantee you safety at sea. It just gives you a little more warning than most. Because if the sea has an eye for your or any other vessel that sails upon it, then she will claim it.

Consider it, perhaps, part of the arrangement.

An occasional sacrifice for the right of sailing her waters off the Norfolk coast.

Take the HMS Invincible for example. She was a 74 gun Royal Navy ship that had seen active service during the American War of Independence as well as the invasion of Trinidad in 1797, an action which saw the transfer of Trinidad from Spanish to British rule.

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A doughty and well bred warrior then.

Distinguished even.

Wars and invasions saw her thrive. If a ship could be mentioned in dispatches she most certainly would have. As a warship, she’d been there, shot in anger and taken all that the enemy could throw at her.

That is until 1801 when she entered angry waters off the Norfolk coast. Invincible was under sail and heading out of Great Yarmouth under the flag of Rear Admiral Thomas Totty in an effort to reach the British fleet that was amassing off the coast of Denmark in preparation for an attack on that nations fleet. As she sailed in an north westerly direction out of Great Yarmouth and was set to pass through the waters that were off Happisburgh, she was caught in a sudden and violent gust of heavy wind, strong enough to drive her onto the Hammond Knoll Rock, a 6 mile long sandbank off that part of the coast.

Compared to the cruel edges and unyielding seafarers nightmare of dark and merciless rocks, a sandbank sounds, in comparison, quite insignificant. A hazard to shipping? Surely not.

Yet it was. Invincible became stuck fast on the sand and laboured there for some hours until late in that afternoon when, with the incoming tide, she was set free, only to helplessly drift onto more sand and in the process and via the inexorable action of strong wind and heavy waves began to break up. A sorry state she must

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have looked as well with all her masts broken as she lay, helpless, on the sands but mercy was, for Invincible at least, swift as, by the evening of the day that followed, she drifted off it and sank in surrounding deep water.

Invincible had put up a good fight. She was, after all, used to battle. She had fought the elements for nearly three hours, an honourable achievement in such atrocious conditions, both from water and wind, but, eventually, down came her midden mast. The main mast was then lost as was the rudder, that latter and most telling damage meaning what little control the ships company had over the struggling vessel was now completely lost.

The decision was made to abandon her.

Fortunately for Admirals of any description, they were not expected to do the noble thing and go down with the ship. Thus it was that Totty plus the ships purser and four midshipmen took to a boat from which they were picked up by the brave crew of a Happisburgh fishing smackthis was long before the time there was such a thing as a dedicated lifeboat on our shores.

Invincible’s boat then returned in an attempt to bring off more of its crew but were turned away as the situation had now become desperate.

More were picked off by a collier which had sailed upon the scene, forgoing its own safety in the waters in order to attempt to help others whilst another boat from Invincible brought more many ashore at Happisburgh.

The rescue had now become a rushed and dangerous operation for all concerned.

Despite this, more men were able to leap from Invincible’s deck onto their unlikely rescuers before, with a great sigh and sound that none would forget, Invincible sank beneath the chill and deep waters of the North Sea. Upwards of 400 of her crew were lost including Captain Rennie who, in Naval tradition, chose to go down with his ship. Some of those who were drowned were no more than passengers, making use of Invincible to provide passage to other ships of the line.

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she could be lost in battle of course; lost and celebrated in such a noble passing. But to sink off the coast of a small Norfolk fishing village?

That was without honour and therefore unacceptable. Heads would roll.

Unsurprisingly, the subsequent court martial absolved Totty and Rennie (posthumously) of any culpability in her loss with the blame firmly planted on the roles played by both the local harbour pilot and ships master, both of whom were expected to know of and be able to steer her clear of Hammond Knoll. The fact that Invincible was, in all likelihood, clear of such peril and swept onto the sandbank by a combination of tidal current and storm force winds that no ship could easily resist seemed to have been disregarded.

The remains of many of her crew were located by chance in a mass grave in Happisburgh churchyard during the digging of a new drainage channel in 1988. A memorial stone was erected a decade later to the memory of those lost by both the Ship's Company of the then Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Invincible (which was scrapped in Turkey in 2011) and by the Happisburgh parochial church council.

The beach and waters off Happisburgh look tranquil enough on a Summers day now. Yet the potential for treachery there is well met by the lighthouse, erected in 1790 in order to keep those ships and men who sailed off the coast safe. Yet, for all and any precautions that can be made, then or now, when the sea decides that it will take a vessel then there is little anyone can do to prevent that happening.

As was discovered by the crew of a warship that had seen action in the fiercest of Naval battles and come through them...only to be lost off a friendly and seemingly benign shore back at home.

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'HOW TO' GUIDE

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Roses The ‘How To’ Guide from Bakker.com

By Adrian Nind, Bakker.com’s Managing Director Roses are most definitely the queen of the garden and they are indispensable plants, regardless of whether your garden is classic or modern, large or small.

They are easy to grow and come in a range of shapes, colours and fragrances to excite the senses. Roses are also incredibly versatile – climbing roses can be trained to grow up a trellis or a hedge; standard roses look lovely lining a garden path, while rose bushes in a traditional rose bed are beautiful. They can also be grown in pots on the patio and some can even be grown as a fragrant, colourful hedge.

They should be planted in autumn or spring, but not during periods of frost.

As an added bonus, most roses are also excellent for cutting. If you choose the right roses for your growing conditions and learn the basics of maintaining roses they can be the highlight of your garden!

How do I grow a rose?

The popularity of the rose is probably largely due to the fact that they are undemanding plants and are easy to grow. They should be planted in autumn or spring, but not during periods of frost.

They need to be watered during dry periods as they are sensitive to drought, however, they like soil with good drainage so they do not become waterlogged. The best place is in direct light with some shelter from strong winds.

Which colour should I choose?

Roses come in just about every colour, whether that’s from snow white to almost black-red or from a translucent yellow colour through to bright orange.

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The best place is in direct light with some shelter from strong winds.

There are even blue varieties, although these often have more of a lavender shade. If the final colour is important to you, be wary of roses bought from budget retailers. These are rarely colourfast!

Where should I plant my rose?

clinging or only needs a bit of guidance to wind through a trellis or hedge. This will save you a lot of work cutting and training!

Planting two different colours, and letting them mix randomly, can also produce a beautiful, lively effect.

With climbing roses you are spoilt for choice.

They can grow up a trellis, a hedge, over a wall, up a pergola or on a tree, to name just a few!

The key conditions for success are always (and this goes for all roses) that the rose is planted in well-fertilised, loose soil, in a sunny and aerated spot with a bit of shelter.

It is always important to: • Fertilise regularly with a low nitrogen, high magnesium fertiliser • Water regularly (especially when temperatures rise above 22°c and in the first growing season) • Check regularly for pests and diseases

Bakker.com is the largest gardening company in Europe. With over 70 years of gardening experience, their reputation has been built on supplying high quality flower bulbs, roses, perennials, seeds and other gardening products.

If you wish for your roses to climb up a trellis or over a hedge, choose a variety that is self-

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THE BEST WAY TO...

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The Best Way To Have A Great Weekend

By Susan Leigh Counsellor and Hypnotherapist, www.lifestyletherapy.net, author of 2 books; Dealing with Stress, Managing its Impact and Dealing with Death, Coping with the Pain, both available from her website or from Amazon.

Some people obsess about their weekends. They jealously guard their time, refusing to make plans or commit anything to the diary because they're so focussed on their desire to chill and take it easy. Their justification is that the rest of their time is so hectic and organised that they want to ensure their weekends are free to relax, go with the flow and do what comes naturally. They believe that this is the best way to take care of themselves.

But whilst this may sound great in principle, it's not uncommon for Sunday night to then be spent feeling exasperated at yet another wasted weekend. There may be regrets at not having caught up with friends, gone for a country walk or aimlessly roamed along a beach. They may have missed arranging a little 'me time' with a good book or not given themselves a quick half an hour to sort through a messy work situation.

A little forward planning can make all the difference and mean that you enjoy a far more satisfying weekend.

• Why not plan in advance 'wet weekend' and 'dry weekend' options? Discussing suggestions and having them in mind means that either way, rain or shine, you have some great ways to use your time at the ready. Then, once you're up and out of bed, you can quickly start each day. Rainy day plans may include food shopping, listening to your music collection, PAGE

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going to see a film, whilst fine day plans might involve going out visiting people or places, enjoying a day out in the country, having a bike ride. This way you alleviate the need to waste an entire morning discussing and deliberating over what to do with your time.

• Spending weekends with loved ones is always important. During the week life can be so hectic with unforgiving back-to-back appointments to accommodate. Couples can simply end up exchanging updates and messages. Weekends potentially offer valuable time to properly talk, share and laugh together. They allow time to catch up on each other's news and remain closely connected to those relationships.

Sitting down together at mealtimes can be a great way to interact, as can playing games, sharing hobbies, going for walks or enjoying sports.

• Some people refuse to entertain anything to do with work over the weekend but sometimes thirty minutes away from the office spent sorting out a tricky work-related matter can effectively reduce the thought of a stressful Monday morning. And when you consider that 25% of people are reported as suffering from Sunday night insomnia the idea of doing a few tasks to prepare, so allowing you to be more in control of the coming week, isn't perhaps such a bad decision after all.

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• It's important to allow time for tasks and chores at weekends if they can't be done in the week. Ignoring them can mean that over time, the backlog accumulates and can become overwhelming. Try to share the load and delegate some tasks if possible. For seriously busy people it can be worth out-sourcing the more mundane chores and paying others to help with things like cleaning, gardening, ironing or DIY. The extra free time may be well worth the expense.

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• Time for yourself is also important. Decide what's needed by you in order to recharge your batteries. It might be enjoying a coffee whilst sat people-watching in the shopping mall, a yoga class, a thirty-minute relaxing bath or an undisturbed interlude reading your book.

Schedule some weekend time for yourself and keep that appointment, just like you would with a VIP client.

• And don't forget to relax and look after yourself over the weekend. Some people find that they suffer from headaches at the weekend as they detox from the large quantities of coffee readily consumed throughout the week.

Others may find that they feel at a loss as they adjust to their weekend role with no clear 'objectives' or job description. After possibly years spent juggling assorted commitments it can be quite stressful at first to introduce a more relaxed approach towards free time. Be gentle with yourself as you use your weekends to reconnect with your life and with yourself.

Weekends used well can provide a regular natural break in which to switch off your wordrelated focus and remind yourself of the other priorities in your life. It may even be time to remind yourself what those original priorities were, why you've always worked so hard, what it's all been for. Be flexible, set good habits in place and enjoy saying 'yes' sometimes to unexpected opportunities and invitations. Be prepared to try new things and occasionally accommodate others.

Yes, remember to catch up on some of the things that need doing, but equally invest in others and in yourself. That way, when you return to work on a Monday you'll be refreshed, with a new lease of life and quite possibly a new way of looking at things, with better perspective.

Treat weekends as a positive investment in the different areas of your life.

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MOTORING REVIEW

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Fiat Fullback

First Drive: Turin, Italy

By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist tweeting @carwriteups

Fiat Professional’s Fullback is fundamentally a Mitsubishi L200 with a different badge and lots of Italian flair.

It looks far sexier than the Japanese automaker’s offering on the outside, but inside it still has the familiar utilitarian scratchy plastic - and just a Fiat badge on the steering wheel to remind you what you’re in.

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150hp or 180hp. As with the Mitsubishi, Fiat’s Fullback is hooked up to a six-speed manual or five-speed auto transmission. We only drove the 180hp manual version at its international media launch in Turin, Italy.

Behind the wheel, the Fullback is surprisingly capable of weaving through busy city traffic or thundering along highways. It picks up pace quickly and the brakes scrub off speed very efficiently. But the most surprising thing is that the Fullback has very little body lean – even when chucked fairly hard around corners.

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The Fiat will run wide if you try and drive it like a sports car, and it can feel heavy, but it really is very car-like in every other respect.

Once clear of Turin’s busy suburbs we tackled a muddy, rocky, off-road woodland trail. But before we left tarmac, we spun the Fullback’s rotary dial from two-wheel-drive to 4x4 mode.

This turns the Italian motor into a limpet. Not only does the Fullback handle slippery sludge, loose gravel and wood chips, the suspension soaks up potholes and glides over rocks with ease.

Fiat’s Fullback will seat five-up at a push – or four-up in comfort. It can also cart a maximum payload of 1,045kg. That’s only 5kg less than the Mitsubishi L200 it’s modelled on.

The Fullback is the Italian motor manufacturer’s first venture into Europe’s contemporary mid-size commercial pick-up marketplace. Fiat only produces the more diminutive Strada in the Americas.

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Available with all-wheel drive, as standard on all versions, the Fiat Fullback starts at £20,995 in SX trim. The high-spec LX manual is priced from £22,995, while the flagship LX automatic is priced from £24,395 (all prices exclude VAT and on the road charges). The all-new Fullback will be available to order from 4 July 2016.

PROS • Stylish • Powerful • Spacious • Practical

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PASSION FOR MAKE-UP?

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PASSION FOR MAKE-UP?

Take a look at the new palette from Urban Decay.

Urban Decays latest collaboration with Disney is celebrating the release of Alice Through The Looking Glass movie which hit the cinemas in May. This limited edition palette is a beautiful work of art. The cardboard packaging is decorated with a colourful design of flowers and butterflies. As an added touch you will find quotes written in metallic gold script throughout the palette. When you open up the top of the palette you find a quote on two lift up doors, open the doors and you will discover a beautiful 3D plastic butterfly.

The eyeshadow palette is revealed by pulling out the bottom drawer. The palette contains twenty eyeshadows which are organised in columns, each column is inspired by a character from the movie. There is a nice selection of colours that range from creamy mattes to beautiful shimmers which makes it suitable for all occasions.

The Alice Through The Looking Glass palette is a stunning presentation piece and a beautiful addition to anyone's makeup collection.

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Weddings, Proms And Summer Balls It is that fabulous time of year again where we get to put our glad rags on, dancing shoes and celebrate lots of different occasions from Summer Balls, school or University graduation to Weddings, whether we are a bride or a guest attending. We just hope for the weather to be fine as we all like to make an effort and get our hair looking gorgeous!

At Barry Alan we have three fantastic Hairstylists who are experts at Undone Updos such as a messy bun or pretty plaits costing only ÂŁ15 at our Express Blow Dry Bar, we also love doing Bridal Hair ups from ÂŁ50 and can either travel to you on your wedding day or you can come to us. Please phone Me (Beth) to discuss your requirements. Our Blow dry bar is perfect for any occasion and although weekends (Friday's and Saturdays) get busy, you can simply walk in without an appointment and have a wash and blow dry. Read more about our Blow dry bar in our Blog.... http://barry-alan.com/barry-alan-hair-salon-the-perfect-place-for-a-blow-dry/.

Here are a few photos of some of our recent brides worked on by Lewis and Lydia.

Undone Updos - which are quick up dos to create Boho glamour!

Textured curly side buns are perfect for a quick fix hair and suitable for all occasions.

I asked Lydia who is always busy on the Blow Dry bar what has been popular with our clients so far this Summer.

"The Summer Hair Styles have consisted of beach curls where we create soft natural texture, our new Sea Salt Spray works wonders to separate the curls with your hair still feeling natural.

Plaits - perfect as a compliment to create a relaxed feature in the hair, fishtails can be used to create a feathery effect or strong French plaits to keep the hair away from the face.

So you can dance the night away."

Whatever the occasion there is always help at hand to make you feel ready to go to the ball.

We hope to do some mini YouTube do it yourselves videos too soon. What would you like to see?

Give us some ideas by emailing Beth on: info@barry-alan.com. Tel: 01603 624 397 We hope you have a fabulous Summer whatever you do and remember "Your Hair is the Crown you never take off."

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Quackers Ahead Of The Grand Norwich Duck Race 2016

Word on the duck line is that the Break Charity ducks plan to invade our next issue hiding amoungst our pages.

If you can find all the troublesome ducks, you could be in with a chance of WINNING your very own large bright yellow duck.

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SUMMER FASHION

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Summer Fashion In The City Article By 'Just Hollie' Whatever the occasion this summer, Norwich has a vast array of independent boutiques and clothing stores that well and truly have you covered! From luxury swimwear to beautiful dresses that will make you the most photographed guest at the wedding, below is a round up of my favourite independent shops in this fine city.

Lisa Angel This treasure trove is an Instagrammers heaven, stacked high and low with accessories that will complete any summer outfit.

There is delicate jewellery, sunglasses, scarves and much more, all designed perfectly. I dare you to go in and not to buy anything, it’s impossible. You can also pick up some new accessories for your home, making resisting the Lisa Angel lure even harder! www.lisaangel.co.uk Catfish Definitely one for the ‘cool kids’, Catfish is an independent women’s clothing store with an edge. Stockists of Vivienne Westwood, Jill Watkinson sampling Adidas, Fred Perry and many more brands, this androgynous what's on offer at Retreat Vintage store seems to have great clothing wherever you look, so be sure to leave plenty of time to browse here. (Take note of the soundtrack too, the music here is great). www.facebook.com/catfish.womenswear Retreat Vintage This is one of the best vintage shops I’ve ever been in and there is no end to the surprises you can find. The owners of this emporium are lovely and you really feel welcome when you step inside. I find vintage best for summer outfits, with beautiful skirts and dresses being a lot of what is on offer. There is also a great variety of men’s vintage here too which is not nearly as common as women’s, a nice touch to a wonderful shop. www.facebook.com/RetreatVintage Ginger This boutique is the place for you if you love designer brands and a touch of class to your shopping. They are stockists of Tom Ford, Diane Von Furstenburg, Moschino, MaxMara and many, many more. Located in the beautiful Timberhill, if you are passionate about fashion you need to put this shop on your ‘must visit’ list.

Having been a part of the Norwich lanes for over 20 years, you know you are in experienced hands and expert advice is always on hand if you need it. www.gingerfashion.co.uk Proudlock and Harry The final shop on my list is my favourite independent boutique in Norwich, Proudlock and Harry. You are sure to feel instantly special and glamourous as you step into the store: luxury and quality are the name of the game here. They specialise in underwear, nightwear and swimwear and have much sought after brands but also brands exclusive to their store side by side. Most notably they are stockists of Agent Provocator; this is definitely somewhere to come when you are feeling indulgent and in need of treating yourself! www.proudlockandharry.co.uk To keep up to date with my favourite places to shop, eat and visit in Norfolk, follow my blog: https://justhollieblog.com/ Twitter: @icenimagazine

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BLUEBELLS FASHION SHOOT

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s l l e b e u Bl Fashion Shoot At Wayland wood, Norfolk

Joe Lenton - international award-winning professional photographer based in Norfolk.

Joe has won many awards and holds an Associateship with the SWPP specialising in outdoor portrait photography. He teaches photographers of all abilities from beginners to professionals through workshops under his Original Art Photography brand. Joe has had work published and exhibited locally, nationally and internationally.

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Charlie Long - fully qualified make-up artist with experience in make-up for photography and short films. She worked for Urban Decay Cosmetics and now specialises in Bridal & Occasion make-up for weddings in Norfolk & Suffolk. Charlie runs make-up experience workshops giving photographers the chance to photograph unusual looks created by Charlie on professional models.

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Joe & Charlie have worked together on a night fashion photography workshop in Norwich and are arranging joint workshops to deliver a brand new, high end, high quality photography training experience. They will be working with some of Norfolk's finest models at great locations to help photographers to sharpen their skills and to create images that stand out from the crowd.

The bluebell fashion shoot was in collaboration with local creative Angela Barnes. Angie designed custom headpieces for this shoot to help enhance a woodland nymph theme. Angie has worked as a professional hair stylist and now enjoys putting her talents to use by supplying select photographers with fabulous original headpieces for themed shoots.

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The bluebells fashion shoot was designed to showcase the creative abilities of Joe, Charlie and Angie, with Charlie modelling as well as doing make-up. It was also an opportunity to show off one of Norfolk's lesser known destinations at its seasonal best. Wayland wood, just outside Watton, is known as the probable location behind the Babes in the Wood story. In springtime, the wood is decorated with hundreds of bluebells, spreading colour and scent around the trees.

There are woodland walks to explore and butterflies dance amongst the flowers in spring and summer. It is a magical location that suited the fantasy fashion shoot with a woodland nymph theme.

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Snow, Ice And Father Christmas Lapland isn’t all about kids seeing Father Christmas.

Many ‘big kids’ will enjoy experiencing the sheer magic and wonder of the Arctic Circle.

Those who habitually book an air ticket to tick one more item off the bucket list will find a trip to Lapland ticks off, not just one or two, but over a dozen lifetime experiences all in one go.

The air is clear, the sky sparkles with a myriad of stars and the snow-filled landscape seduces you into thinking this is paradise. It’s the kind of place that will blow your mind from the moment you arrive. Rolling hills, dense forests, lakes, log cabins and, in winter time, lots and lots of snow.

Touching down in Northern Finland we were greeted by a stunning view of the snowy wilderness and pine forests disappearing, or so it seemed, into infinity. With the thermometer heading down to -12 degrees Celsius we were thankful that we’d come prepared with plenty of layers, a thick ski jacket, gloves and a hat.

With most Lapland trips your tour operator will provide Arctic overalls to keep you warm.

There are many day trips to Lapland from the UK. Fly there, meet father Christmas, take in the sights, fly back. But why not extend your stay to a few nights and experience all that this fantastic region has to offer at a more leisurely pace. You can sleep in an igloo, ride on a reindeer sleigh, play with huskies, toboggan down ice slides, walk on a frozen ocean, marvel at the elusive Northern Lights, and even float in water with icebergs for company. So many things to do, so many choices.

Meeting Father Christmas in his true Lapland home is an experience your children will treasure for ever – and you will always remember the magical look upon their faces. You travel by sleigh deep into the pine forest until you pull up at his log cabin where you’ll have your private meeting with him. A far cry from the queues for a curtained-off area in a remote corner of a department store or shopping mall.

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My favourite has to be the husky rides. These amazing dogs, so strong and hardworking, yapping at the apparent pleasure of pulling their charges. A thoroughly magical and thrilling experience for the whole family. And you’re in perfectly safe hands as the experts steer your sled for you.

All in all Lapland is a truly wonderful destination for both children and grown-up children.

Somewhere that everyone needs to visit at least once in a lifetime.

Once you’ve exhausted yourself by playing in the snow, giggled at the little elves in the village and hugged snowmen, head off to Kotahovi Restaurant in Santa Claus Village for a warming meal. The restaurant is housed in a traditional Lappish wooden hut, the roaring fire is comforting and made us feel immediately cosy.

Lapland is a snow paradise full of activities to take part in and, perhaps, take you back to the days of uninhibited childhood. Snow-mobiling, a hair-raising ride on a husky sled, or a magical reindeer sleigh ride silently swishing along a winding candle-lit path through the forest, the smell of pine tantalising your nostrils.

Sarah Laverty, owner of Compass Connections has travelled the world all the name of passion and being able to pass on her knowledge to others. If you have a trip or any holiday plans in mind please do get in touch. www.compass-connections.co.uk 01603 343555

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NOVA SILVER

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Our Top 3 Best Sellers Here at Nova HQ we often notice the same pieces flying off the shelves time and time again, and it’s often pieces that you might not expect.

This month we thought we would showcase these little beauties, so feast your eyes on these!

1.) Nova Silver Bee Collection You guys just can’t get enough of our little bees, and we can see why! We think this cute little fella is so popular due to his dainty size, and true to life shape. He’s been joined by our honeycomb collection, and this Summer has seen the launch of a BeeHive.

Our little bees look great when layered, or as a mixed set with the honeycomb or hives. Very on trend! And did we mention we have little bee studs too…..?

2.) Nova Silver Dragonfly Collection We originally brought this cute as a button pendant and stud set out in silver, but soon bowed to popular demand and introduced a rose gold plated version, and mixed version. The studs are fab with shorter hair styles, and are great for adding a little something to an outfit!

3.) Nova Silver Classic Amber Heart Studs Our little amber heart studs are available in four, (yes four!) different colours of amber and cost only £10 per pair! They are such a great jewellery staple, and make fantastic presents. We’re never surprised at the demand for them as we think they are just too cute for words!

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COLOUR ME NEUTRAL

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Colour Me Neutral

By Daniel Francis

If you asked me to give you some colour pallet ideas for the summer I’m guessing that neutral shades would be the answer you’d expect. The sunnier months are usually the times when designers and stores become more daring with lots of bold colours and patterns taking centre stage. Neon was big a few years ago and tie-dye is still making its presence known on the high-street.

What you may, or may not, have also noticed is the increase of desert like colour schemes. There are some great pieces to be found. Not only are these logical for the summer considering their beach inspired shades but they also allow you to match up different items to create a great overall look. Not to mention they’re the perfect starting point for any style you might be trying to achieve.

Compare it to advice given when trying to sell a house; prospective buyers want a neutral base so they are free to imagine and put their own stamp on it. The same rules apply here. Grab some neutral basics to build around. Basic tees and shirts are a good place to start.

You can also find some more central pieces, such as a lightweight jacket guaranteed to go with the majority of your outfits, or some smart shoes that can be dressed up for summer weddings or used to elevate a casual get up for BBQ.

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THE GADGET MAN

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Apple iPhone 6s Plus Reviewed

The phone that wants to be everything!

The Apple iPhone 6s Plus is a VERY big phone, in fact it falls into the 'phablet' size, such that it's bigger than a phone but smaller than a tablet, this market has been dominated by the Samsung Galaxy Note range for a number of years, but with two handsets currently available Apple are certainly treating the format seriously.

I've been testing the iPhone 6s Plus which was kindly loaned to me by those terribly nice people at Three, it has a number of performance and functional improvements over the standard 6 Plus, namely the faster A9 and M9 processors and Taptic Engine display with 3d Touch screen functionality.

The screen remains at Full HD or 1080 resolution with Apple choosing not to up the resolution to UHD along with it's rival Samsung or even to 4K which can be found in the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium. Instead they stick with the tried and tested 401ppi density 1920 x 1080 display, this actually gives it a performance lead over the higher resolution devices because it

doesn't need to paint as many pixels for each frame of video and it's very difficult to tell the difference unless you use these devices in a VR headset such as Google Cardboard where you are looked at the screen millimetres away from your eyes.

The screen is very bright with excellent colour balance, it is coated with anti fingerprint smear coating which works surprisingly well. The case is fashioned from a single block of aluminium and feels very comfortable to hold. My device was 'Space Grey' and although quite heavy to hold compared to my current Samsung Galaxy 6 Edge, felt really sturdy and nowhere near as slippery as other devices. The fingerprint login worked flawlessly, although being an Android user, I did miss the 'Back' button.

Software wise, the iPhone is loaded with lots of useful apps, my only criticism is the inclusion of the Android Watch app which you can't help but assume was included as a 'nag' to buy their watch. Apps run very quickly and graphics hungry apps are no match for this brute. It's not surprising that everything runs flawlessly due to

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Apps run very quickly and graphics hungry apps are no match for this brute

Apple's strict rules, but it's still amazing to see mobile apps running on a phone but matching the graphics and sound quality of dedicated gaming devices.

The phone comes with a Lightning charger cable, UK plug and Apple Headphones. The sound quality from the external speaker is excellent and the same can be said for the headphones.

You will be heavily locked into Apple iTunes and App Store, however I am a subscriber to Google Play Music and was able to run this app along with Google Play Movies that I have purchased over the years, so I didn't feel that these services were completely locked out anymore, you can even download Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to use as web browsers as an alternative to the included Safari browser which I found useful as I was able to share my bookmarks from my Android phone, PC and iMac. The front and rear facing cameras are excellent as you would expect from an Apple device, the 12mp rear camera (upgraded from 8mp) now supports 'Live Photos', these are photos that contain a short video clip, so they come alive

when viewing them in the gallery, this isn't a new idea as it was previous found on HTC devices as 'Zoe', but is a good addition all the same. If you want to shoot video you can now do this in 4K at 30fps with Optical Image Stabilisation. If you want slow motion video, you can shoot at 240fps and 720p resolution.

I freely admit, I love the size of the phone, I previously owned a Galaxy Note 3 which is similar in size and I felt right at home with the enormous display. If you are ready to upgrade your phone the iPhone 6s Plus is definitely worth looking at.

Thanks again to Three for loaning the device for review.

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DON'T BE FOOLED

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DON'T BE FOOLED: THE SCAMMERS ARE OUT TO GET YOU “I never thought it could happen to me,” said John.

“I’m moderately well-educated and I’ve been around a bit. Whenever I used to read about someone falling for a telephone or internet scam I’d say, ‘How can they be so stupid?!’ And then I fell for one.”

minerals. Alan agreed to be sent some literature. It appeared convincing, as did the firm’s website, and Alan invested £5,000. He soon received a dividend cheque for £200, so he and his wife invested a further £30,000. They never saw their capital again.

John, from Norwich, is just one of the growing number of people in Norfolk who have been preyed upon by scammers and fraudsters. He used what he thought was a government website to apply for a driving licence. He filled in his debit card details when it asked for a payment. Unwittingly, he’d agreed to have £294 a year taken from his bank account for “administrative support”.

Kris, a disabled woman from King’s Lynn, told Citizens Advice she was left distraught and angry by an internet dating scam. She developed a relationship with a man who told her he was an oil rig worker.

They chatted on the phone, and she fell for him. His stories seemed so plausible that, over the course of three months, he persuaded her to transfer nearly all her savings to him – a sum just shy of £21,000. After that, he stopped answering her calls. On top of any financial losses, 52% of dating fraud victims say they suffer ill-health as a result.

After he realized what he’d done, he told Citizens Advice Norfolk. He was able to get his bank to block any payments to the company responsible for the website. But for many, the story doesn’t end so happily.

It’s now estimated that one in ten people have fallen for some kind of financial scam. That’s why Citizens Advice is staging Scams Awareness Month during July. It is highlighting the kind of scams it has come across in Norfolk, some of which have had disastrous consequences for their victims.

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Another common internet scam is the “free trial” offer - which can turn into a trap. Citizens Advice has found women aged between 50 and 64 are most at risk from such scams when health and beauty products are offered. Dawn, who’s 52 and lives near Attleborough, responded to a pop-up advert for “free” slimming pills. Marta from Fakenham ordered some tooth whitener from an on-line advertisement. The ads said customers only had to pay for the postage, but both women found they’d unintentionally signed up to a CPA, or continuous payment authority. Sadly, Citizens Advice has found banks aren’t always helpful and refuse to cancel CPAs in 36% of such cases. Marta lost £199.

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Our fears over the reliability of our appliances and electronic goods are also being exploited by fraudsters. According to Norfolk Trading Standards, two new scams have emerged in the county in recent weeks. Cold callers have been offering to service or repair Dyson vacuum cleaners for £20. The Dyson company itself says it never cold-calls .. and those who have been taken in by the bogus representatives have paid up to £150 for work that doesn’t need doing. Other cold callers in the county have been claiming to offer insurance policies on white goods, citing “recent safety notices” about fire-prone tumble driers.

“Phone callers may pretend to be from banks demanding your financial details or even asking you to hand over

Steve Cheshire, chief executive of Citizens Advice Norfolk, says the cost of these scams is huge.

“It’s reckoned around £5 billion pounds is lost each year by people in the UK who fall victim to mass-marketed cons via the phone, the internet or by post.

cash or bank cards”

Citizens Advice Norfolk is recommending the following tips to avoid being caught “Phone callers may pretend to be from banks in a scam: demanding your financial details or even asking you to hand over cash or bank cards.

“And some of the most distressing scams involve the exploitation of the unemployed and the young. They may offer job training programmes or even jobs that don’t exist. They all ask for money, and it’s reckoned the average victim loses £4,000 that way.”

• If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

• If you are contacted out of the blue - be suspicious.

• Don’t suffer in silence - speak out about scams.

• Walk away from job ads that ask for money in advance.

• Your bank will never phone you to ask for your PIN or your online banking password.

• Your bank would never come to your home to collect cash, your PIN, payment card or chequebook.

• Your bank will never ask you to transfer money to a new account for fraud reasons.

• If you suspect a phone scam, hang up, wait five minutes to clear the line or use another phone to call your bank.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS

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Women In Business In July 2014, seven women who had completed a government- funded business course in South Norfolk were invited by their tutor to form a group to discuss their business concerns.

Using the concept of Action Learning, a tried and trusted method of problem-solving, the group started meeting monthly to work through their issues. Now, two years on, they still meet every month and continue to offer each other invaluable support.

This month, we hear from Anne Gillion who runs a hamper company from her home in South Norfolk.

I'm Anne and I run The

Norfolk Artisan Hamper Company.

Although I've spent many years as a local newspaper journalist, I've always had a desire to work with food in some capacity. So, about three years ago, I seized the chance.

I started a small company serving afternoon teas made from locally sourced ingredients, catering for all manner of events, from christenings to golden weddings, hen parties to weddings. But, by nature, afternoon tea is seasonal and what I wanted was something that worked all year round.

Given my passion for local produce and the desire to showcase Norfolk's wonderful food and drink, the next logical step was to start a hamper company.

I gained my alcohol licence and got to know some of the great producers in this neck of the woods. Apart from our wonderful ALS group, my favourite networking group is Buy Local Norfolk. The members are passionate about our county and about helping each other. They've been a great source of help and support.

What sets my hamper company apart is that I'm aiming for true artisan content, which has to be made in Norfolk. Given my reporting background, I love to go out and meet the producers and hear their stories. This involves some legwork - Norfolk is a big county - but it's so worth it. My favourite round trip is to see Lee at Winbirri Vineyards, Bramerton, to pick up a couple of cases of wine, then head over to Loddon to see Ali of Season's Bounty to collect my preserves, stopping off at Brooke on the way home to pick up some luscious truffles from Margaret at The Norfolk Truffle Company. Not a bad morning’s work!

Our tagline is “You won't find us anywhere else”. In other words, you're more likely to find our suppliers at a farmers' market than a supermarket - producers such as Candi's Chutney, Nelson and Norfolk Tea, Bon Bakery and Season's Bounty.

We've also just added raw honey from The Norfolk Honey Co, hot chocolate stirrers from Cocoa Delicious and old-fashioned puddings from Pudd’Eng. Our hampers and gift boxes are part-filled with dried flowers, barley straw, leaves and popcorn from Norfolk company, Leavs, so at every possible step of the way our lovely county is represented. We're putting Norfolk on the map. Or is it the other way round?

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THE ANONYMOUS TEACHER

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Teachers:

How Much Holiday Do They Get? I have been teaching in primary schools for over ten years now and a comment which never fails to anger me is, "Teachers get so much holiday!"

So, why does that comment annoy me so much?

I'm certain that there are some teachers who are happy to spend their "holidays" lazing around at home or forgetting about schoolwork for thirteen weeks, but I have yet to meet such a teacher in the state primary sector.

What could teachers possibly do without the children being at school?

As it happens, quite a lot! Classroom furniture needs reorganising; resources washing and drying; display boards backing; new peg labels hanging; drawer labels printing, laminating, cutting and sticking. Plans can be written and we can meet with our year group partners. There are so many jobs that just can't get done when pupils are present.

But what about if you can't get into school? Not all schools are open during the holidays!

I am a firm believer in constantly seeking new ways to engage the children. Continued professional development is vital to ensure that pedagogy doesn't become stale and inefficient. I spend a large part of my holidays investigating new ideas for behaviour management or ways to best support the new child joining my class who has developmental delay and doesn't communicate with anyone except his mother.

Twitter, Pinterest and teaching groups on Facebook are wonderful things. I'm a big fan of not reinventing the wheel, so seek opinions of other likeminded professionals and lesson suggestions from others in similar settings too. Additionally, many courses are offered via distance learning linked to special educational Twitter: @icenimagazine

needs. The budget cuts over the last six years mean that courses aren't as open to teachers as they were, so I sought my own.

In the past, I've spent time sourcing new things for the classroom: pencil pots; photo frames; curtains to cover the hideous cupboard; logs for the outdoor area: basically a never ending list of non-essentials, which do, however, improve the learning environment.

Anything else to add?

I realise that I am not forced to do any of this work during the holidays. Teachers, depending on the number of days they work, are expected to work a certain number of hours throughout the year mostly teaching, but some of the time includes staff meetings, parents' evening and INSET (training) days/twilight sessions. Unfortunately, there just aren't enough hours in the day. If I can use my holiday time efficiently, then I know I can make the best use of my time (that's the idea anyway!) during the academic year. I'm still seeking that work-life balance though.

Please don't assume that teachers work 9-3 each day and have very long holidays. It's not the case and I hope my explanation of what I do (I'm not necessarily representative of the whole of the primary sector!) has opened some eyes.

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NO LADDER NEEDED

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No Ladder Needed Many country walkers ignore this group of animals which us rather unjustifiable, as they are full of interest and not too difficult to spot when out and about.

Our only venomous snake, the adder (Vipera berus), according the old legends swallow her young. In truth, the offspring hide under their mother. It is one of our most common snake, although many people have never seen one.

Normally timid and usually fleeing from humans, a bite is only in defence and would require hospital treatment.

They are widespread but the distribution is patchy with spring being the best time to see them, as the often bask in groups, soaking up the gentle warmth of the sun.

Heathland, moors, scrub sided hills are favourite haunts and sometimes they are found in sand dunes.

With few predators to worry about, they may live 9-10 years. Females are duller and browner than males with less contrast between markings and background colouring. Females are also fatter and longer at 30in (76cm) with males at 24in (60cm).

They vary in colour with totally black individuals being found although the characteristic 'V' on the head and zig-zag pattern denotes them.

The smooth snake (Coronella austriaca) prefers the lowland heaths of Southern England and is one of our rarest animals. It's presence in Britain relies on preservation of lowland heaths, although the animal is protected in law, it's habitat is under pressure from walkers, picnickers, farmers, foresters and heath fires.

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It is not seen often in the open, opting for gaining the sun's rays by laying under flat stones.

It can escape any heath fire, by hiding amongst grass roots or underground but then starvation or exposure in the burnt aftermath may claim it.

Young snakes eat insects and spiders with adults feeding on lizards, although small mammals are taken. A slimmer snake than the adder, with a narrower head and dark eye stripe. Colour variety are grey to brown to red-brown with dark spots down the back, sometimes joined as bars.

They grow up to 24in (60cm). The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is Britain's largest and most common snake. To be found in damp grass, pond banks and slow-moving streams. Amphibians, such as frogs are its main prey and are either caught in water or on land.

Early morning feeds are favoured with a large meal suffixing for 7-10 days. A lot of time basking is spent, especially after emerging from winter dormant sleep.

This is the only snake that lays eggs in a heat generated place, such as a compost heap, with females travelling up to 2km to find a site. Other females may also be attracted. The eye pupil is circular without an eyelid, but a transparent part if the skin covers the eye.

A good swimmer, taking tadpoles underwater and shedding its skin regularly makes this and all our snakes an interest in their own right.

Be a saviour to our unique wildlife and save them.

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COMPETITION

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GARY NUMAN

Announces September 2016 UK Tour And comes to NORWICH - UEA on Friday 23rd September!

Following the success of his Sold-Out London residence last October and the Sold Out Manchester & Cork shows that followed. Gary Numan is back with a September 2016 UK Tour which sees him playing a set compromising of material from his albums ‘Replicas’, ‘The Pleasure Principle’ and ‘Teleken’.

Following on from the success of his Top 20 album, Splinter (Songs From A Broken Mind), and accompanying two-year Splinter world tour, electronic and industrial music pioneer Gary Numan returns to the UK to celebrate his classic albums Replicas, The Pleasure Principle and Telekon in September 2016.

“Having spent most of the last couple of years touring Splinter, with the release of the new album released later this year, 2016 seems an ideal time to revisit the three albums that changed my life,” says Numan. “These three albums are now considered classics and playing tracks from each one in September, will be very special for me. I very rarely look back at past glories but, with these shows, I intend to not only look back, but to celebrate those early days. Without those songs and experiences I wouldn't be here today. Splinter was widely considered to be one of the best, if not the best album I've ever made. With that achievement I've finally learned to be proud of my history, and that's what these shows are all about.”

Numan’s influence has been recognized by a diverse array of the world’s greatest artists from Prince to Lady Gaga, Jack White to Kanye West; Beck to Queens Of The Stone Age, and The Foo Fighters to Nine Inch Nails, many of which have collaborated with Numan and covered or sampled tracks from his vast back catalogue.

All tickets are available from - http://listings.ticketweb.co.uk/gary-numan Box Office No: 08444 771000

Iceni Magazine has a PAIR of tickets to give away to see Gary Numan at the Norwich - UEA on Friday 23rd September.

To be in with a chance of winning please email your contact details to: competitions@icenimagazine.co.uk by 7th August 2016.

Please state in the subject line ‘Gary Numan’.

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ICENI - HOROSCOPES Issue 39 2016

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Horoscopes For July Aries 21 March - 20 April The first week of July can see

Libra 24 September - 23 October Someone influential

you with some kind of conundrum to deal with. Your first instinct may be to proceed with the greatest compassion and care, but if you find that in order to please and look after the needs of others you are undermining your own needs, you may have to become much more assertive. From mid-month, things become much more social.

can make you a very tempting offer as July begins. The trick is going to be in deciphering whether there are any strings attached to what they are proposing. Part of you can feel conflicted in the early parts of this month between your ambitions and what you want, to your own personal situation.

Fortunately, the last half of July can be much more playful.

Taurus 21 April - 21 May Conversation can be very

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November Your words can

intense in the first half of July, but equally could be riveting. Someone may really resonate with you in the first few days, and their self expression can prove compelling, and perhaps even persuasive. What can be less helpful later in the month is if you get involved in battles of will. Home, family and garden projects appeal more later on.

have a tremendous impact upon someone you encounter as this month begins. So, if you have something to say which is really important to you, the chances are you can pick the right way to express this. Even so, it is going to be important to hear out what others have to say to you too. Career opportunities burgeon later in the month, with a key goal within reach.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June If you are involved in

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December Passion power

charitable activities, a fundraiser early in July can be very successful. Romantically, someone could seriously attract you too. It could be at some kind of public gathering that you get talking and a great deal of magnetism can be exchanged. Points of view will need to be shared with a deft touch though, especially on the 19th's Full Moon.

sparks early in the month, but a battle of wills is possible too, especially if you feel that someone is being unfair over finances or money owed. If you are going on holiday from mid-month, you can be particularly receptive to new places, local culture or history. A new course or training programme can help open up your life from the 22nd, Sagittarius.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July You are in pole position

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January Relationships

to make an impact this month Cancer, and can dazzle people with the strength of your ideas and the power of your personality. The New Moon in your sign on the 4th can also boost your imagination hugely. You may decide to embark on a new hobby, interest, or exotic travel plan.

Finances can take a turn for the better on the 12th.

come powerfully to the heart of this month’s possibilities.

Single? You could find yourself smitten with someone new.

In any ongoing tie, there could be a bit of a change between you and yours, and just subtly a new way of being together can unfold. Business, property and financial issues demand your attention more in the second half of July, Capricorn.

Leo 24 July - 23 August Something may come to light

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February Politics are possible

in the early parts of the month which require you to rethink very personal or sensitive matters. Once you've grappled with this and Venus and Mercury join with you on the 12th and the 14th, followed by the Sun on the 22nd, you can start to take a much firmer grip on things. And all sorts of new starts can light up your situation, Leo.

at work, but by developing a more virtuous lifestyle, you can help to ward off the potential for any stress. Romance can sparkle in the second half of the month, especially with your modern ruler Uranus creating some unexpected changes.

Be flexible, because the course of true love may not run smoothly, or someone new can emerge for you.

Virgo 24 August - 23 September You may find yourself

Pisces 20 February - 20 March It really can be a lovely

thinking very carefully about your future plans and hopes.

If you are ultra clear, July can be a month of real progress.

If you are less sure, the points of views of others can see you think again about what you exactly want to do. And sociable though early weeks are, creating a more peaceful and therapeutic space later on, can become more important.

start to July for you Pisces as the Sun in the most expressive of areas followed by Mercury, angle brilliantly with your co-ruler, the dreamy and idealistic energies of Neptune. Let your imagination run wild, but also be conscious that this can be a new beginning for all sorts of fresh possibilities.

Dare to believe your highest hopes can unfold.

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