Iceni Magazine Issue 25

ICENI ISSUE 25

ICENI INTERVIEWS Ray Quinn & Richard Draper

GOGO KING TUT

Has Been Released From His Secret Tomb

WIN LUNCH FOR TWO At The Georgian Townhouse

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The weather is hotting up and in the past few weeks we have seen some of the warmest weather this year so far, with many families celebrating with coastal visits, (hopefully with an issue of Iceni Magazine in hand) with that in mind here is issue 25.

This issue we have the complete joy of being able to reveal, The Friends of Iceni Collective’s very own GoGo Dragon - King Tut. The founder of the collective Colin Jeffery, co-director of Iceni magazine, saw close to a year’s worth of work realised in a successful reveal event at The Space in Norwich this month.

Read more about the event on page 32.

In other charity news Iceni visited The Benjamin Foundation this month to see what services this wonderful charity offer in our region. You can read all about this along with an interview from Richard Draper the Founder and Chief Executive of the Benjamin Foundation.

We also have an interview with Ray Quinn, X Factor runner up to Leona Lewis in 2006, who recently performed at the Maddermarket Theatre in Norwich.

For those of you who love our competitions this month we have the chance to win lunch at The Georgian Townhouse, in celebration of this year’s Norwich’s City of Ale Festival.

We hope you enjoy Issue 25.

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CONTRIBUTORS Alex Wiseman, Ciara Jack, Edward Couzens-Lake, Jessie Quick, Keri, Beevis, Paul Kirk, Patrick Arundell, Susan Leigh, Tim Barnes-Clay.

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Thought Of The Month

By Alex Wiseman

When is it to early to book a holiday?

Now in the last issue I openly admitted that I do moan quite a lot (basically all the time!) so in this issue I thought I better talk about one of the more positive attributes of myself...and that is holidays. Now I'm extremely lucky I go on at least one holiday a year and usually abroad. Last year we went to Portugal which was beautiful and of course we had holiday blues when we got home. But then due to my excellent planning we had already booked this years holiday to Majorca.

My partner always says do we have to book another hols before going on one and my response is always...YES! So to answer my original question when is it to early to book a holiday?..my answer its never to early!!

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Full of absolute dynamic

creative content!

“You Reap What You Sow”

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ICENI INTERVIEWS

GoGoKingTut

Ray Quinn

Has Been Released From His Secret Tomb.

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MOTORING REVIEW New Hyundai i20 Reviewed

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CITY WELCOMES Art Event - Paint Out Norwich

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Swagger & Jacks An Epic Manly Beard Fosters Solicitors Are You Considering...

Business Growth Consultant Teams Up With Naked Element Social Media Keep An Eye On...

Iceni Competitions Win Tickets And A Bundle Events At The Green Dragon Wymondham Unique Discount Club How We're Different Nelsons Journey Local Business Owner...

Edward Couzens-Lake Professional Writing Services Iceni Health Coping With Significant Times

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Let’s Celebrate Summer!

'Twenty-Eight @ 28' Iceni News Everything Goes!

Iceni Columnist Keri Beevis City Welcomes Art Event PAINT OUT NORWICH Keys Fine Art Auctioneers In This Modern Age...

Nova Silver Spring Has Sprung Norwich City Of Ale Returns For A Fifth Year Iceni Competition WIN Lunch For Two Hilltop Outdoor Centre Air Jump Review GoGo King Tut Released From His Secret Tomb

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Iceni Interviews Richard Draper The Benjamin Foundation Insight Iceni Interviews Ray Quinn Ray Quinn Gig Reviewed Haunted Norfolk II Just When You Thought...

Motoring Review New Hyundai i20 Reviewed Goldsmiths Re-opens In Norwich Iceni Review Dreamboats And Miniskirts Iceni Review The Skints + Hollie Cook Iceni Horoscopes What Do Your Stars Hold

SWAGGER & JACKS

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An Epic And Manly Beard Wins The First Ever Swagger Baftas As the last issue of ICENI Magazine was going to press it was announced that Joe Booty had won the first ever Swagger & Jacks Beard and Full Tash Awards - aka the Swagger BAFTAS. We can now tell you more!

But first, why the Swagger BAFTAS? For fashionable gentlemen at the moment it is still all about the beard. Whether the beard is bigger and fuller or sharp and tapered, beards allow the wearer to achieve an individual look and express their personal style. Always groomed, worn with high shine beard oil or a natural moisturised finish - facial hair is here to stay.

So we decided to use Norwich Fashion Week, at which we showcased our grooming skills at the Retailers and Vintage shows, to launch our Beard and Full Tash Awards; celebrating the awesome beards being sported by gentlemen in our county. The Swagger BAFTAS complement our Moustache Oscars which are run in November to coincide with the annual Movember campaign in support of Men’s Prostrate & Testicular Cancer and Mental Health.

(Left) Mark Young founder of Swagger & Jacks with Joe Booty (Right)

We had more than 60 entries into the Swagger BAFTAs and our judging panel included members of the Norfolk Beards club and the editor of ICENI magazine. After long deliberations we chose Joe Booty as our winner. In the words of the Norfolk Beards, his beard was chosen “for sheer volume and manly epicness”. Joe is a self-employed carpenter and comes from Holt. As you’ll see from his entry photos, Joe is also a keen fisherman. He told us that his beard keeps him warm on the lakes and rivers around the beautiful Norfolk countryside.

Joe Booty

The Swagger BAFTAs were launched exclusively in the March issue of ICENI Magazine as well as being covered by Mustard TV and BBC Radio Norfolk. Take a look at the news section of our website www.swaggerandjacks.com - to see what the media said about Joe’s epic beard and for his hints and tips on keeping your beard in optimum condition.

EXCLUSIVE PROMOTION FOR ICENI READERS: To celebrate the Swagger BAFTAs 2015, and help you achieve an award wining beard like Joe’s, we’re offering ICENI Readers a complimentary Swagger & Jacks Classic Beard Oil worth £14.95 with any full size, online purchase from our beard and moustache range of products. Swagger & Jacks Classic Beard Oil is a blend of warm, woody Sandalwood Oils, Hempseed Oil, Jojoba Oil and Cucumber. Used daily it will soften and moisturise coarse bristles and treat the skin at the base of the beard.

Simply place your order of any full size product from our beard and moustache range at www.swaggerandjacks.com/shop and we’ll send you a complimentary Swagger & Jacks Classic Beard Oil. See our website for full Ts&Cs. NEXT MONTH: In the June issue of the ICENI Magazine we’ll be featuring a selection of Swagger & Jacks gift ideas for Father’s Day with more exclusive offers for ICENI readers.

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FOSTERS SOLICITORS Issue 25 2015

Are You Considering Transferring A Share In Your Property?

The transfer of a share or interest in a property from one person to another is broadly known as a Transfer of Equity.

There are many reasons why a Transfer of Equity may be undertaken: • Marriage or cohabitation - when two people are married, form a civil partnership or live together and the property occupied is owned by one party, it may be desirous to have the ownership of the Property transferred into joint names.

• Divorce or relationship breakdown - following any form of relationship breakdown it may be necessary or preferred, to have a Property that is owned in joint names transferred into the name of one party only.

• Tax reasons - an Accountant or other financial professional may advise a Property owner to make a Transfer of Equity to make the individuals position more Tax efficient.

Prior to any Transfer of Equity appropriate Legal, Tax and Financial advice should be obtained to ensure that a Transfer of Equity is the most suitable option taking into consideration all circumstances.

The Process Where a Mortgage or Charge is secured against the Property the consent of the Lender must be obtained prior to any Transfer of Equity taking place. Further financial provision may need to be made to enable the Transfer to take place or the Lender may have specific procedures that must be followed before any Transfer can take place.

If the Transfer is as the result of matrimonial or civil proceedings it is preferable for a sealed Court Order to be granted prior to any Transfer taking place, otherwise, there may be a risk that Stamp Duty Land Tax may apply to the transaction or that the details of the Order may be varied.

The Legal Title will be inspected, either through H M Land Registry, in the instance of registered land or upon inspection of the Title Deeds, in the event that the Title is currently unregistered.

The Transfer Deed can then be prepared which is the legal document that allows the Transfer of Equity to take place. This Deed must be signed by all parties.

Any consideration that is passing hands as a result of the Transfer of Equity should be made available to the Solicitor acting prior to Completion being able to take place.

In certain circumstances Stamp Duty Land Tax may be payable and a suitable Return prepared and filed with the Inland Revenue. Your legal advisor will be able to confirm whether Stamp Duty Land Tax will be payable depending on your individual circumstances.

Insolvency Act Indemnity Insurance may also be required in specific situations where the Transfer of Equity is taking place at less than market value.

This is because if the outgoing party is declared bankrupt after the Transfer has taken place, a Trustee in Bankruptcy may believe that the Transfer was undertaken in order to avoid creditors and apply to the Court to have the transaction set aside. This could place a future Purchaser or Mortgage Lender at risk.

It is important to note that Insolvency Act Indemnity Insurance does not protect the parties to the transaction and only covers Lenders and future Purchasers. This means that if there is no Mortgage and the outgoing party is declared bankrupt your security at the Property could be at risk.

Your legal advisor will be able to confirm whether Insolvency Act Indemnity Insurance is appropriate in your case and advise you of any premiums payable.

Further matters may be relevant to your individual circumstances and will be raised by your legal advisor where necessary.

For further information please contact Victoria Pollington at Fosters Solicitors, Becket House, 1 Middleton Street, Wymondham, Norfolk NR18 0AB. Tel: 01953 713181 or email vp-team@fosters-solicitors.co.uk

This information is intended for guidance purposes only and is not intended to apply to any specific circumstances and does not constitute legal advice.

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ICENI - NEWS Issue 25 2015

Business Growth Consultant Emma Gooderham Teams Up With Naked Element we busy with client work but, we felt we needed a steer from someone with specific experience in exactly that”.

Pictured left to right: Paul Grenyer, Emma Gooderham and Matthew Wells

Norwich based Naked Element have joined forces with Director of Gooderham Consulting Ltd’s, Emma Gooderham to help define a strategy for business growth over the coming months.

Working on a contract consultative basis, Emma will help the technology business identify and engage with prospective clients and develop a longer term business development strategy.

Naked Element’s co-Director Paul Grenyer explains “We’ve teamed up with Emma with a view to her helping us define the business and where we want to go and how we can get there. We chose Emma in particular as we liked her structured approach, we’d met at a networking event in the past and when I started thinking about teaming up with a business development professional Emma was recommended by a peer. So on the back of both of those we chose to work with Emma. She was immediately engaged and very early on it was clear that she knew what she was doing.”

Naked Element have enjoyed many successes with both the regional and national tech communities as well as developing products for household names.

As Paul describes “Matt, my co-director, and I are techies at heart. We love what we do and know how to do it well but when it comes to business development and marketing ourselves, not only are

Emma has a proven track record in helping businesses identify opportunities for growth and helping companies understand their offering in comparison with other products and services, and perhaps most importantly, how to then communicate this to the market.

With a background in running a software development company for 7 years as the Managing Director, Emma built up an impressive knowledge of not only running a business, but the regulations, process and a range of requirements involved in bringing a product to market. She has spent the last year carrying out consulting projects from startups to established business, identifying opportunities and barriers to growth and putting firm business and growth plans in place.

Emma comments "Naked Element's service has demonstrable client benefits and when I first discussed the project with Paul, I immediately felt that I wanted to help spread the word about the advantages of their methodology. Coming from a software industry background, I knew this might be challenging, but I am completely engaged with what they are trying to do."

Based in Whitespace, the collaborative space for Norwich’s digital businesses, Naked Element provide a comprehensive service for the design and build of cross platform mobile apps, web applications, and enterprise software solutions.

For more information on Naked Element’s service go to www.nakedelement.co.uk or follow them on twitter @NakedElement PAGE

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SOCIAL MEDIA Issue 25 2015

Keeping An Eye On Your Competitors Social media can be a highly competitive marketplace and being aware of what your competitors are doing and analysing what they're doing well (or not) can be a huge advantage in getting your own social media presence balanced and working well for you - here's how.

Research Collate a list of your competitors based on your industry, product/service and audience demographic - this could be short, or long, and may include local and national companies. Some of these will be easy to determine as these might be companies you're often compared to or compete against.

Once you've a list of competitors find out what social media platforms they're on. A good place to start is their website since this normally contains links to all their social profiles.

Don't forget there's a variety of third party social media apps like Hootsuite or Sprout Social that allow you to collate the most popular social media platforms into one place and create 'lists'. If you're just focused on Twitter consider creating a private list of your competitors Twitter accounts so you can keep track of them simply and easily without the added 'noise' of all the other people you follow.

Analysis Examine each of these and cross reference this with your own profiles - do you share the same platforms?

If not, why? See which of their social media profiles they're getting the most engagement from by considering the following: • Types of content - text only, custom photos, videos, animated gifs, etc. Which appear to get the most response?

• How often do they post content?

• No. of followers (increase or decrease) • Are they serving up Organic or Paid content especially relevant on Twitter & Facebook. As a general rule only one third of your social media output should be promotional with the other two thirds being conversational.

• Are they using hashtags? If so, what are they.

• Are they using links? If so, where are they directing you to (i.e. a blog, service or product page, third party site etc) • How often do they post content?

• What day and time of day do they get the most and least engagement?

• Are they reacting to their customer or are they initiating conversation?

Action With all of this competitor data you should be able to see a pattern of what appears to work for them - the best time of day to tweet, most successful content, popular hashtags, balance of engagement and so on. Armed with these competitor insights you can then tweak your own social media strategy to incorporate the best bits from your research and make it more successful.

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ICENI - COMPETITIONS

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Thea Gilmore Is Back With A New Single ‘Coming Back To You’ and a new album ‘Ghosts & Graffiti’ as well as a May 2015 UK Tour!

"The most coherent, literate and charged British singer-songwriter of her generation..." so says MOJO magazine about her last album 2013's 'Regardless' which featured the hit single 'Love Came Looking for Me'.

Thea will be touring in support of her, brand new album ‘Ghosts & Graffiti’. Expect to hear old favourites such as 'London Town' from her 2012 album 'Don't Stop Singing', new musical settings of the late Sandy Denys works which were used extensively in the BBC's coverage of the Olympic Games, as well as Radio 2 favourite 'You're the Radio'.

Iceni Magazine has a pair of tickets up for grabs to see Thea Gilmore at the Bury St Edmunds Apex on Tuesday 26th May 2015.

For a chance to win answer this simple question: What is the title of Thea Gilmores new album?

Email your answer and contact details to competitions@icenimagazine.co.uk Please state in the subject line ‘Thea’ Closing date 20th May 2015.

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THE GREEN DRAGON

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The Green Dragon, Wymondham Well, another summer is on the way and another successful year.

We would like to thank everyone for their hard work, and our customers for their continued support, particularly for the Charities where they have raised over ÂŁ15,000 which is an incredible amount.

Some changes to this year are our new Barbecues, which we are planning to make full use of and we are at last having the toilets upgraded. The Garden continues to improve, and we are redecorating the upstairs room, to make it a little more quirky, interesting and in keeping.

Changes to the bar include more pumps to help with the flow of service. We are all responding to customer comments, which are helping us and the staff to improve your experience. Particular thanks to our amazing Executive Chef Leesa, who has continued

to improve the quality of the food, and constantly works to train new Chefs, and develop interesting new dishes.

Events are held regularly, check the events page on our website for more details, events include Micks fun quiz Thursdays, 8.30pm weekly, Invidia Voices Choir and bi-weekly Ukelele group. All welcome.

Come and surprise yourself!

Our Dragon Fest Open Mic night held the third Sunday each month continues to be well supported, and great fun.

We thank you for supporting your community pub! www.greendragonnorfolk.co.uk

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UNIQUE DISCOUNT CLUB Issue 25 2015

How We're Different Here are some of the reasons why over 500,000 households across Britain have left the big utility suppliers and joined our unique Discount Club.

A single supplier for all your utilities

Service and prices that you can trust

Here at Utility Warehouse, we're different from the rest. In fact, we're unique! We’re the only place you can get your Energy, Home Phone, Broadband and Mobile services, all bundled together. By combining services, we're able to keep costs low and make life easier for our members. You'll have just one monthly bill for all your utilities, making budgeting easier and putting you in control of your spending.

We set out to be 'the nation's most trusted utility supplier, the one you'd recommend to your mum'; an organisation that you could trust, with prices that are fair and services that won’t let you down. We don't lure customers with cheap, introductory deals that turn into expensive tariffs later on. Nor do we tie you in knots with complicated long-term contracts.

Instead, our low prices and exceptional service mean that members, new and old, always get a fair deal. It's not just our members who have recognised this. We've won many 'Best Buy' and 'Recommended Provider' awards from Which? Magazine and have been named as one of the UK’s best energy suppliers for 6 years in a row.

Award-winning customer service We're a British company who believes that great service starts at home. With an awardwinning UK call centre which can answer any of your questions and manage all aspects of your account, we're here to make life easy for you.

A Discount Club that saves you money every day

It couldn't be easier to switch as we take care of everything for you!

We're more than a utility supplier, we’re a club – a Discount Club. All our customers are members who enjoy special club benefits.

It’s free to join and means that not only can you take advantage of money-saving deals on your utilities but you can also enjoy other exclusive benefits, like CashBack on your everyday shopping.

Contact Charlie Reeve 07951 889917 www.verylowbills.com

Extra savings through CashBack Exclusive to Utility Warehouse, our members can cut their utility bill by hundreds of pounds extra, every year, by earning CashBack on their everyday shopping. That's because we've partnered up with over 2,000 of the UK's biggest retailers – like Sainsbury's, M&S, Boots, and eBay – to offer you savings through our unique CashBack card and online shopping site. Some members save up to 25% CashBack on their Utility Warehouse bill.

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NELSONS JOURNEY

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Local Business Owner Sponsors Event To Put Smiles Back On The Faces Of Bereaved Young People To celebrate the help and support received from the Norfolk business community, Nelson’s Journey will be hosting their first ever Smiles Awards on Thursday May 14 at Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel, Norwich. 23 local businesses have been nominated for 9 awards, and the winners will be selected by an independent judging panel, which includes Lady Dannatt, High Sheriff of Norfolk.

The awards ceremony will be hosted by David Whiteley, presenter of BBC’s Inside Out, and will include guest speaker Nigel Cushion, Chairman of Norfolk IOD. The evening will include a threecourse dinner, entertainment from local musicians and dancers, and a silent auction. At each table there will be a Nelson’s Journey representative, telling their own story of their involvement with the children and young people supported by the cause.

Norfolk-based charity, Nelson’s Journey, is dedicated to providing support for bereaved children and young people. During the past seventeen years, thousands of young people have benefited from the emotional and practical support of Nelson’s Journey staff and volunteers - none of which could have been achieved without the generous support of local businesses.

Local business owner, Ruth Lowe of Ruth Elizabeth Events Ltd, a Norfolk-based events management

company, has sponsored the awards by donating her time to organising this prestigious event. Norfolk born, Miss Lowe has been touched by childhood bereavement, and is delighted to donate her time to arranging the Smiles Awards.

Gena Moore, Corporate Funding & Marketing Officer for Nelsons Journey, says, “This will be an evening of glamour and prestige, as well as a chance to shine a spotlight on our business supporters. We are very excited to be working with Ruth Elizabeth Events on this event. It’s great to work with a local business who is passionate about our cause and understands the importance of getting this event just right for our corporate supporters.”

Tickets for Nelson’s Journey’s first ever Smiles Awards at Sprowston Manor on Thursday May 14 are available at £50 per person.

If you would like a ticket to the event or are interested in supporting Nelson’s Journey in another way, then please contact Ruth Elizabeth Events Ltd 01263 519474 / info@ruthelizabethevents.co.uk or Nelson’s Journey on 01603 957298 / gena@nelsonsjourney.org.uk

From left to right: Ruth Lowe, Director of Ruth Elizabeth Events and Gena Moore, Corporate Funding & Marketing Officer for Nelsons Journey. Photo courtesy of Simon Watson Photography.

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ICENI - HEALTH

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Coping With Significant Times Of The Year When You're Newly Single

By Susan Leigh

When we're unexpectedly left alone, either through death or divorce it can be a long, painful process of healing and recovery. One person cannot fully appreciate what another is going through, no matter how understanding they may try to be.

Time and reconciliation are the two keys to survival and moving on.

Susan Leigh Sometimes though significant dates and anniversaries can continue to remind us of what we have lost, of what we are missing in our lives.

There are particular times in the year when being alone is especially hard. Christmas, bank holidays, long weekends, Valentine's Day as well as more personal anniversaries can be poignant times which serve to underline our newly single status. Family and friends may be supportive, but cannot fully appreciate the mixed emotions experienced at these times.

Here are some thoughts to help with being newly single at significant times of the year: l Certain times of the year can be especially difficult

for a single person. At these times the whole world seems to be in love, involved in happy relationships, spending quality time together. Grieving for what you no longer have in your life is important. And it can take time to heal and become strong enough to be able to look back and smile at the happy memories, the fun times you shared together. l Decide to treat yourself gently and pamper yourself

at these times. Buy your favourite food, organise lovely things for yourself, arrange indulgent treatments, a book you've always wanted to read, a favourite film.

Turn time that could be painful, lonely or negative into a pleasant, gentle occasion. Then settle down and enjoy some quality 'me' time. Being kind to yourself is important. l Allow other people to help. Friends and family may

be able to offer important support at difficult times of the year. Let them know if you're feeling especially vulnerable and allow them to help. If they invite you to join them, be appreciative and allow them to include you in their plans.

Sometimes invitations can lead to an interesting new direction or opportunities to form new friendships. l Identify groups that interest you and join them. Not

everyone is in or indeed wants to be in a relationship.

Many groups have activities that are scheduled for Bank

Holidays and Valentines Day. By joining an interesting group you meet like-minded people, potential new friends and maybe a new partner eventually, whilst keeping busy doing things that appeal to you. l Work on improving your personal confidence levels.

Maybe undertake counselling or hypnotherapy to support your healing, deal with the emotions and enable you to become stronger and more positive as a result.

This commitment to therapy can help you learn from your experience, reconcile what you have been through and emerge as a stronger more rounded person. l Some people find it beneficial to have a special

memorial, especially at significant times of the year, like birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas. Valentines Day can also be a poignant time, particularly if a soul mate has left your life. Holding a service or ritual can provide comfort and can sometimes be more effective if it's done in private. It can be a personal way to remember the other person and acknowledge the important role they had in your life.

Finding a loving relationship, a soul mate brings colour and joy into our lives. Sharing our time, life, hopes and dreams with a special someone, only to then lose that person can require a long period of healing and readjustment. Over time let's aim to become stronger and able to start living again, a little older, wiser and more experienced than before.

Susan Leigh, Counsellor and Hypnotherapist, works with lonely or stressed individuals to promote confidence, self belief and help them improve their perspective on life.

Further help, advice and articles on this and other related subjects are available. For more information see http://www.lifestyletherapy.net

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TWENTY-EIGHT @ 28

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LET’S CELEBRATE SUMMER! 'Twenty-Eight @ 28' - A Pop-art inspired art exhibition of Norfolk Scenes by Cromer based artist Samuel Thomas.

Red Lion Hotel, Cromer 26th May - 7th June Samuel unveils 28 new original paintings to mark his 28th birthday at this large solo exhibition. Samuel prides himself on being a self-taught artist and he has developed a refreshing painting style that is truly unique, euphoric & mesmerising.

‘Two Hearts-Two minds’ is a painting that demonstrates how the artist captures picture-perfect scenes that appitimise an idyllic summer’s day spent in beautiful Norfolk. Coastal to urban scenes like ‘Norwich - A Fine City’ have been captured in an explosion of colour and pattern that will attack your senses and uplift your spirits. Samuel ships work across the world to collectors as far as the US and Tokyo but Cromer in Norfolk still remains his home.

Samuel captures a sense of nostalgia in his works similar to the now iconic Come to the Seaside rail posters of the 1920’s but with a modern twist; ‘Summer in Southwold’ being an example of this.

These are not backward-looking pastiches, but aspirational projections of the self into a better future.

Samuel shares his thoughts: ‘People appreciate the art because it is not shrouded in layers of portentousness and I do my best to keep the artwork affordable with limited edition signed prints starting at £95 each. I have recently painted the ‘Cavell Dragon’ ready for GoGoDragons after I helped raise £29,700 when 4 of my gorillas sold at the GoGoGorillas auction in 2013.’

The informal exhibition welcomes everyone plus the Red Lion serves excellent food & drink overlooking the beach. All of the artwork is available to purchase from large original paintings to framed and unframed prints which you can view or order online from www.samuelthomasart.co.uk.

VENUE: Function Room, Red Lion Hotel, Brook St, Cromer, NR27 9HD. DATE: 26th May - 7th June.

TIMES: Exhibition open every-day 10am - 8pm ADDITIONAL EXHIBITION DATES: Summer Cromer Carnival Show: August 14th - 31st Autumn Show: October 24th - November 1st

Summer In Southwold

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Norwich - A Fine City

Cavell Dragon

Open Road

Holkham Beach Huts

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Lois Rose

Pencil Sketch Drawings I am on the most part an equestrian artist, which holds true for my award-winning original oil paintings.

Though it’s not just horses which are the subjects for my colour pencil sketch drawings: bunnies, cats, babies and dogs have all been sketched, and I welcome more of these and new subjects! Happy people make for a happy artist, and I have received plenty of lovely comments from satisfied people who have commissioned me. A pencil sketch drawing makes for a lovely keepsake for yourself or a beautiful gift for someone else.

Yellow, purple or blue, choose your colour or go for traditional black and white, or else leave it to me.

For only £25 you can have your own original artwork. Please visit www.loisrose.co.uk/commission.html for more information or email me at lois@loisrose.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you!

Testimonials: “Hi just wanted to say a massive thank you for such a lovely drawing of my horses absolutely love it and will be recommending your work.”

“The drawing looks just like him! Cheeky and cute! Mum loves it! It’s framed and ready to go on the wall. Thank you very much!”

ICENI - NEWS Issue 25 2015

Everything Goes!

When The Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway, first opened in July 1990 it had no steam locomotives of its own and had to rely on those borrowed from The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway in Kent. Twenty five years on the Railway now has five steam locomotives purpose built for the line. During the Everything Goes Weekend, 23rd - 25th May 2015, all available locomotives, coaches and rolling stock will be in action. There will be a special intensive timetable in operation throughout the weekend to allow visitors the opportunity to see as many different locomotives as possible hard at work over the nine miles between Aylsham and Wroxham. To keep younger visitors entertained there will a competition on the train journey, with a free prize for every correct entry.

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

Train fares allow unlimited travel on the day of issue. Children under 5 travel free.

For further information contact: Susan Munday, Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, Tel: 01263 733858 Website: www.bvrw.co.uk Email: marketing@bvrw.co.uk

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ICENI - COLUMNISTS Issue 25 2015

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Now it would be fair to say I’m a little bit obsessed with food.

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Well… okay, actually I am a lot obsessed. They say you either eat to live or live to eat and I definitely fall into the latter category and I was reminded of this last night when I joked on my Facebook author page that Above: Keri Beevis I had been grocery shopping on an empty stomach and was now the proud owner of aisle 4.

Now this could be a Beev thing, as having a love affair with anything edible is something that runs in my family. As children we were taught to finish the food on our plates and it is fair to say my parents got a little carried away when it came to portion size. Kids at my school used to brag if they had been over for dinner. ‘Whoa, you should go to Keri’s house. Her dad lets you have six fish fingers.’

Over the years the pounds have piled on, mostly on my boobs, which now require the same kind of support as beer tents, and I’m convinced I am mostly made of red wine and pizza. Meanwhile, the love affair has been balanced out with a little occasional dieting.

Eating versus wearing pretty dresses is one of my greatest quandaries in life and wanting to squeeze my oversized butt into a pretty dress for my brother’s overseas Big Fat Greek Wedding this summer has been spurring me on to take some action.

The past few weeks I have been trying my best to avoid the pizza aisle when shopping, swap beer for low calorie gin and tonic and eat more fruit and veg. I have also been trying my best to avoid the cake offers at work (damn all you people and your birthday celebrations) and last week I showed amazing willpower by refusing a Friday morning sausage roll.

Pretty dresses, I need you in my life, but I also crave food and wine. And this is a typical example of how it goes in my house most days:

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Get up full of positive thoughts about how I am going to have a really good day with a nice healthy salad for dinner.

By lunchtime start thinking, ‘Hmm, a glass of wine would sure taste nice with that salad. Maybe just one little glass will be okay.’ By evening start thinking, ‘You know what would really taste better with that glass of wine? Pizza.

Pizza would work so much better than salad.’ And so it goes on.

Of course there is then the dreaded weigh in, which can’t take place until I have stripped completely naked, used the loo, blown my nose and gotten rid of every possible extra calorie I am carrying. And if I don’t like the reading, I spend five minutes moving the scales to various parts of the house.

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Well, you never know, I might weigh less in the kitchen than in the bathroom.

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PAINT OUT NORWICH Issue 25 2015

City Welcomes Art Event - PAINT OUT NORWICH Celebrating Norfolk’s rich history of en plein air demonstrations and lectures and opportunities for local school children to become involved.

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Paint Out Norwich, the en plein air fine arts event highlighting iconic Norwich city venues, returns this autumn following a huge success in 2014.

The first Norwich Paint Out saw 28 artists painting seven different pictures of iconic venues in Norwich, ranging from the roof of a bustling Forum to the quiet of the Cathedral Cloisters, in a frenzied two days.

That very evening there was a Gala Auction, awards of prizes totalling £2,000, and for the following ten days an exhibition at the Norwich Cathedral Hostry attended by 5,000 people.

This year a new expanded Paint Out will be taking place in Norwich in the autumn. There will be up to 50 artists contesting a two-day painting competition starting on Tuesday 20th October 2015. There will be a ticketed preview gala, awards ceremony, and auction on Friday 23rd October 2015 in the Norwich Cathedral Hostry. All artwork will be exhibited for sale until Saturday 31st October 2015 as part of the 2015 Hostry Festival. There will also be

Once again the intention is for the artists to engage with their public and the public to have a chance to engage with talented artists. There is no better way to learn how to paint than to be able to watch and talk to people actually painting. What’s more the competition format means that by its completion there will be some thirty paintings of each iconic city venues which this year will be extended to include iconic buildings including The Maddermarket Theatre (last year featured Norwich Castle, Norwich Cathedral, St. John’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, Pull’s Ferry, Elm Hill, Norwich Market, and the Forum) for the gallery visitor to compare and contrast. It is both competition and education.

It is the opposite of watching paint dry.

This unique and multifaceted event promotes en plein air art and supports arts and culture in Norwich by engaging contemporary artists and the public with the rich history of en plein air.

Dan Llewellyn Hall one of the 2014 artists painting at the Market, Norwich

Said Stash Kirkbride, founder of the Hansells Hostry festival, ‘we are launching our 5th year in 2015 and focussing on the five main annual projects. Paint Out Norwich returning is precisely what we're celebrating, building on the successes of last year and supplying thousands of people throughout the county with a project that can be enjoyed throughout our Autumn Festival of Norfolk. 19th - 31st October.

I cannot wait to see the artwork flooding in’.

For more information: www.paintoutnorwich.org Facebook \paintoutnorwich Twitter @PaintOutNorwich

Winning picture from the 2014 competition (Left to right) Chris Daynes (2nd prize), Haidee-Jo Summers (winner) & Roy Connelly (3rd Prize).

Tickets to the private view and auction night will be available for purchase by visiting paintoutnorwich.org

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KEYS AUCTIONEERS Issue 25 2015

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Keys | Fine Art Auctioneers In this modern age of smartphones and digital photography where it is possible to capture a huge number of high quality images virtually instantly and effortlessly it is easy to forget about the nineteenth century pioneers of photography and the adversity they faced just to capture a permanent image from a camera. The French inventor Nicephore Niepce is usually credited as the inventor of photography, the earliest surviving photograph of a real world scene being his View from the Window at Le Gras taken in 1826. However the images Niepce created were relatively crude and it took years of refinement and development by other early pioneers such as Louis Daguerre and William Henry Fox Talbot to take the process of photography to a practical, commercially viable level.

The Daguerrotype, the first photographic process to be publicly announced to the world in 1839, was produced on a silvered copper plate, then developed by mercury vapour. The image quality can be extremely sharp but difficult to view. The Salt print was produced by soaking paper in a salt solution before putting into contact with the negative, printing out in sunlight and then fixing. A salt print has a completely matt surface and when a paper negative, in particular, is used to make a salt print, the resultant print possesses an artistic quality that was admired by painters in the 19th century and is prized today by many collectors and museums. The Carte de Visite photograph became widespread throughout America and Europe from the mid nineteenth century and was relatively inexpensive and accessible for many. They were very popular up until the beginning of the twentieth century when

Kodak invented the 'brownie', enabling anyone to take a photo and to leave the complex parts of the process to others.

The numerous photographic processes employed in the nineteenth century mean that the surviving images of the era typically have a striking beauty and rich and broad tonal ranges. These photographs also offer a story and a glimpse into history and at auction they can be acquired relatively inexpensively in the form of stereo views, carte de visites, tin types etc. up to the most collectable big name photographers such as P.H. Emerson, Julia Margaret Cameron etc. whose images can make well into five figures. Keys Auctioneers Book and Ephemera Department regularly offers vintage photography items for auction and also offer free, no obligation valuations.

For all enquiries contact Robert Henshilwood or Andrew Bullock on 01263 733195 or by email: books@keysauctions.co.uk.

Julia Margaret Cameron.

Realised £22,000

From P.H. Emerson, Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads.

Realised £66,000

From Luigi Pesce, photograph album of Persia, 1850.

Realised £39,000

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NOVA SILVER Issue 25 2015

Spring has sprung, and here at Nova HQ we really don’t think it could have soon enough!

Fans of Nova Silver will know that we love our quirky jewellery, and we have a brand new collection which has just hit the shelves inspired by long lazy days at the beach making the most of the sunshine! Pieces include our manta-ray range (we think the pendant looks great on a long chain worn over a simple t-shirt) and the octopus - a symbol of intelligence and resourcefulness!

We’ve been feeling a lot of buzz around our windmill collection - featuring a pendant, stud and drop earrings, as well as a brooch there’s something for everyone. It's a great way to incorporate a bit of fun into your Summer wardrobe. The sails of the earrings and brooch also spin, which adds a nice touch of playfulness. However hard we may wish, we know that no day at the beach would be complete without the chance of a good old British shower, and we’ve even got an dainty umbrella pendant!

The rose gold trend continues, and we’ve introduced some of our sets in a rose gold plate, which gives a different look. An upcoming trend to watch out for is mixing metals; layering silver with rose gold and yellow gold to create a slightly offbeat effect, and these pieces offer a great and affordable way of getting the latest look.

So long may the sunshine continue, and we certainly have lots of ideas for what we’ll be wearing next chance we get to have a day out at the seaside!

Contact Details: Email: info@novasilver.co.uk Visit: www.novasilver.co.uk

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NORWICH CITY OF ALE Issue 25 2015

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Raise A Glass To Norwich City Of Ale As It Returns For Fifth Year The annual City of Ale festival is back for its fifth year, which will see hundreds of real ale drinker’s return to the fine city of Norwich for 2015. The ten day celebration will run from 21-31st May and 45 pubs and 40 breweries will be involved to provide fans with a selection of real ales and a party atmosphere.

Fans of City of Ale can expect to take part in ale trails, pub quizzes, live music and events, whilst tasting a variety of speciality beers along the way.

Dawn Leeder, Co-Chair of Norwich City of Ale said: “We want to bring people together in friendly and welcoming pubs as we promote Norwich as the UK’s Real Ale destination. Norwich is full of history and heritage. We have pubs and breweries which go back hundreds of years, so people get an experience which is more than just tasting a pint.” The event is funded by Norwich Business Improvement District (BID) as it looks to attract more visitors to the city. Last year was the most successful City of Ale celebration to date with 44 public houses and 39 breweries taking part in the festivities.

Leeder continued: “We saw a fifth of visitors come from outside our region last year which was nearly double that of the year before. Our ambition for 2015 is for the festival to continue to grow in popularity and for people to come to the city, specifically for a real ale experience.” This year’s event coincides with Radio 1’s Big Weekend, which is expected to help bring even more visitors to Norwich.

To keep up to date with what’s on during Norwich City of Ale, visit the website www.cityofale.org.uk.

Fifth Anniversary Sees Charity Beer Brewed This year sees City of Ale’s fifth anniversary and five breweries are collaborating to brew the charity beer in support of The Hamlet Centre Trust. The brewers are: Grain, Golden Triangle, Humpty Dumpty, Panther and S&P. The winning named charity beer - Wymer's Gold will be a hoppy and flavoursome pale ale (abv 4%) made with five malts and five hops. Initially 40 firkins will be brewed at Grain brewery and The Hamlet Centre Trust will receive a donation of 50p for each pint sold.

A special pump clip will be designed by Caz Jones, designer of the City of Ale banners and the new range of Fat Cat pump clips.

Dawn Leeder, Co-Chair City of Ale said “We’re very pleased to be supporting The Hamlet Centre Trust this year. They are a well-established Norwich charity doing wonderful work with children and young adults with disabilities. We hope this fifth anniversary-inspired beer will generate lots of sales to raise much-needed funds for this very worthwhile cause.”

Rachel Hogg, Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator for the Hamlet Centre Trust said: “We are delighted that The Hamlet Centre Trust has been chosen as this year’s charity and we are very grateful for City of Ale’s support. The funds raised will go towards supporting and enriching the lives of children and young adults with disabilities and complex health needs across the trust. ” To keep up to date with what’s on during Norwich City of Ale, visit the website www.cityofale.org.uk.

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ICENI - COMPETITION

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COMPETITION

In celebration of the Norwich City of Ale returning for its fifth year, we’re offering a lucky winner a lunch for two at the charming pub and restaurant, The Georgian Townhouse.

The Georgian Townhouse is one of 45 pubs signed up to take part in this year’s 10-day festival as part of a quest to promote Norwich as the UK’s Real Ale Destination.

Recently refurbished to complement the history of the building, you can relax at the cosy bar or sit comfortably in the bustling restaurant.

With an abundance of history, an enormous walled garden, great locally sourced quality produce, and an interesting mix of craft beers, The Georgian Townhouse merges Georgian charm with lashings of modern style, so you’re in for a real treat!

To find out more about the City of Ale which will include ale trails, pub quizzes, live music and events, whilst tasting a variety of speciality beers along the way, visit: www.cityofale.org.uk

For more information about The Georgian Townhouse, visit: www.thegeorgiantownhousenorwich.com

For a chance to win answer this simple question: The Georgian Townhouse is one of, how many pubs to take part this year?

Email your answer and contact details to: competitions@icenimagazine.co.uk by 31st May

Please state in the subject line ‘Georgian Townhouse’ T&C’s l Prize must be redeemed by 31st July 2015 l The lunch will be to the value of £50 and will include one alcoholic beverage or soft drink l Lunch must be booked Monday-Friday (offer excludes Saturday’s and Sunday’s) l There is no cash alternative l Usual Iceni rules apply l Editors decision is final.

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HILLTOP OUTDOOR CENTRE Issue 25 2015

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Hilltop Outdoor Centre

Air Jump Review

By Ciara Jack

Let me start off by saying Hilltop Outdoor Centre is a beautiful and thrilling place. What will eclipse this image in the forthcoming paragraphs is my knee-shuddering fear of heights. I attended the opening of Air Jump, where even small children of local primary schools took to the 16m tower with the same careless excitement as if it were merely a novelty plastic slide. I saw the tower emerge from the pine treetops that surround the park, and instead pictured the small tumbling bodies of people, as seen in the ending scenes of the film Titanic.

Air Jump was formed from the concept of the stunts seen in thriller and action movies, where stuntmen jump from burning buildings on set, and land safely in a cushioned air bag.This alone makes Air Jump unique in the area, especially against similar companies such as Go Ape. We started by accumulating at the bottom of the tower, where the Mayor waited to cut the blue ribbon, and let the first two primary schools have a go on the smaller platforms. That’s right - primary schools. These soft-skinned children were going to work their way up to a 10m jump. All I’m saying is that if I was their mother, I would have been on above 40% liquor since 8am.

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Fear of heights aside, I really enjoyed the sense of family that belonged to the park. There could have been a long speech about the park’s singularity concept-wise, and comparisons to other parks in Norfolk, however the joint effort it took to create the structure was celebrated with a genuine warmth and compassion.

At this point I should mention that I never made it to 10m, I asked my editor to include a plus-one to the event, so I could bring my dare-devil friend Zoe

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to the event. The platforms off the tower went up in increments so everybody had a chance to perfect their landing on the huge billowing air-bag beneath.

I made it to the first platform, with the same trepidation as a prisoner about to undergo a deathsentence. A platform so low that even the children of the local primary schools rolled their eyes and it and rushed up the ladders to the levels above.

the experience. Very few adventure park attractions leave you with such a sense of achievement afterwards. However, even she admitted to being unable to look down at its highest point. Zoe also had to take some of my photographs for me, as halfway up the tower I began to feel dizzy. Puking on press day is never classy. (I am that bad with heights, folks.)

I should also reiterate that the tower is incredibly safe. A member of staff reassured me gently as I made my way to the edge, stepped off, shreaked and hit the air bag. This part I enjoyed the most. The air bag rolls you around on its waving surface as you clamber (with upright sophistication) to the exit at the end.

Even though I never made it to the full 10m, Hilltop Outdoor Centre is a brilliant place to go on group days out. The sense of giddy excitement you get, the sprawling fields and the summer-camp feel of the centre brings out nostalgic childhood memories.

Zoe made it to 10m, and got a few mid-jump photographs out of it, which is also a great part of

If you fancy something a little more thrilling than a walk on the beach, visiting Hilltop is well worth a visit.

To find out more information about Hilltop Outdoor Centre and the Air Jump visit: www.hilltopoutdoorcentre.co.uk or tel: 01263 824 514.

Zoe mid-flight

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FRIENDS OF ICENI

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The Friends Of Iceni - Left to right: Natalie Davies, Robert Whitwood, Ellie Reynolds, Debbie Lansdell, Jon Clifton, Jayne Ashby, David Hubbard, Colin Jeffery, Reneé Jeffery, King Tut, Dave Lincoln, Jill Watkinson, Cheryl Robinson, Andrea Smith, Jason Borthwick, Phil Halls, Zaiphan Morris, Darren Seely. Picture credit: DSS Digital Media

Friends Of Iceni GoGo Dragon Reveal Review by Jessie Quick

Following the success of the GoGo Gorillas in 2013, this summer the trail continues with dragons. No need to grab you sword and shield, for these dragons are the friendliest to fire up the streets of Norwich.

The new trail for 2015 brings around 84 large painted Dragons and a further 100 or more baby school dragons.

Each of them is sponsored by a local business, group or trust and the sculptures will hit Norwich on the 21st June – 5th September. Last chance to see them will be at The Forum 27-30th September and then they will be auctioned on 1st October 2015.

The Friends of Iceni have sponsored one of the Break Charity GoGoDragons - GoGoKingTut - based on the world’s best known Pharaoh - Tutankhamun and we believe is now the best Dragon!

vulnerable children, young people and families across East Anglia.

So it’s time to release King Tut from his secret Tomb!

The dragon reveal was held at The Space in Norwich on the 18th of April, accompanied by The Friends of Iceni, the independent businesses of Norfolk and the people behind The Iceni Collective.

Colin Jeffery, co-director of Iceni Magazine, came up with the idea for the collective and said: “We have been looking forward to the reveal of King Tut, and are proud to be part of the GoGoDragons 2015!”

The success of GoGoGorillas! Was unbelievable. The public took them to their hearts and the partnerships, sponsors and artists who made the trail come to life will be remembered for a long time to come. This time, Break and Wild in Art have chosen the Dragon, a mythical creature whose legend is much embedded in the history of Norwich.

Seventeen local independent businesses have teamed up to expose King Tut and it is incredible to be a part of it. The businesses including Iceni are; The Surrey Tavern, Fosters Solicitors, Norwich Sling Library, Ellies Cakery, Jon Clifton Photography, Motivated Minds, Jabberwocky, Inspired Youth, Spree Media, Norfolk Veg Box, Grain Brewery, Dalegate Market, Jill Watkinson Events and Marketing, DSS Digital Media, Horatio Creative and Aspiration Europe. Ellies cakery provided a replica cake of the dragon whilst Grain Brewery supplied some very tasty beer on the day.

The Idea enables local independent businesses of Norfolk to play their part in this charity initiative, which is looking to raise thousands of pounds for the Break charity. The proceeds of this project will fund the valuable work of the Norfolk charity that supports

King Tut’s covers were whisked away by Norwich’s undefeated super featherweight, Professional boxer Zaiphan Morris, who is supported by The Surrey Tavern.

We were delighted he could take time out of his hectic training to come down to the event.

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The King watching over the crowd

Phil Halls from Grain Brewery making an offering to The King

Ellie Reynolds, of Ellie's Cakery with her King Tut cake along side Colin Jeffery co-director of Iceni Magazine

He was extremely thankful to reveal the sculpture and said it’s not something he normally does. Zaiphan also known as ‘Z Man’ said he was more nervous revealing the Dragon than he is in the ring. In fact, talking in front of a number of people with all eyes on him takes him out of his comfort zone. Zaiphan’s next bout will take place on May 30th at St Andrews Hall, Norwich. To purchase tickets direct from Zaiphan contact him on: 07901 652002.

A very determined and passionate person was perfect to reveal the Dragon. In fact, the pair aren’t so different.

They comprise of similar qualities; powerful, wise, bold with fire in their hearts.

Chris Wilkinson, Creative Director of Wild in Art, created the Dragon Mold and said: “The sculpture is specifically designed to engage artists as well as the communities in the summer long celebration. The project allows artists to submit designs for the Dragons, and we are extremely fortunate to have the talented Helen L Smith paint ours. Helen submitted two design ideas for the Dragons and was thrilled to be able to paint both.”

Helen has added: “I create gift cards, and draw comical illustrations so it was different to paint a dragon.”

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Zaiphan reveals The King

Zaiphan Morris (left) with Artist Helen L Smith (right)

Chris Wilkinson then added: “King Tut strengthens her diversity with a paintbrush and really imitates just how skillful Helen is.”

Helen explained how it took her around 40 hours per dragon, and she spent a lot of time in her garage where she kept them. When completed, King Tut was taken away and glossed before his reveal.

Colin Jeffery during the reveal said: “A huge thanks to our fantastic artist Helen L Smith who has finally been able to show off her fantastic work!”

During the moving pre-reveal speeches Martin Green, fundraising manager for The Break Charity, said: “We look forward to King Tut being a part of such a fantastic project, charity and community and thank you all for coming to this reveal. We are at the beginning of another sensational journey, which we hope will further bring visitors to our beautiful city.”

Like GoGoKingTut on Facebook: www.facebook.com/gogokingtut and Twitter: @GoGoKingTut. The GoGoDragons trail starts on June 21.

For more information regarding the trail visit: http://gogodragons.co.uk.

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ICENI INTERVIEWS

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Iceni Interviews

Richard Draper Founder and Chief Executive of the Benjamin Foundation The Benjamin Foundation does a fantastic job offering services locally in the area, please can you explain to our readers the main principle of the charity? Since starting back in October 1994 we have really focused on becoming a significant charity in Norfolk; providing hope, independence, opportunity, stability and independence for children, young people and families. We’re all about supporting people; but more than just during tough times.

Much of our focus is on making things easier for families, through: early years’ provision, like with our Ditchingham Day Nursery; work inside schools, with our Time For You service; supporting people within the family, as with our Parent Support Advisers; or providing children and young people with fun and support through our range of Positive Activities.

At the same time it’s about recognising that sadly for some children and young people things can go very pear shaped; so we also have services at the sharp end of things. For example, for children who are in the care system we have The Boat House which has an absolute focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and young people; particularly those who have emotional and behavioural difficulties. For those who for some reason have fallen out of school and need a different educational experience, we have Copperfield School; and we also now deliver a county wide service for young carers.

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helps thousands of children, young people and families every year, right across the county.

How can people get involved with the charity? In all kinds of ways actually. A lot of our services are delivered thanks to paid staff and volunteers who do some brilliant work. In many of our services there are a number of opportunities for people to offer their time and in return get an awful lot out of working with us.

There are often fundraising initiatives organised by the charity that people can get involved with; like The Butterfly Walk which is happening 18 July 2015.

Or if people want to arrange a fundraising activity themselves or be sponsored for undertaking some kind of challenge, or simply donate to us that is also fantastic.

Anyone who is interested can have a look at our website www.benjaminfoundation.co.uk which gives links to many of these opportunities.

It's hard nowadays to build a charity from scratch but your charity is now well known in Norfolk.

How does it feel to have created something so positive out of something which is so sad and upsetting? In 1992, that moment in time when Vanessa and I lost our lovely son Ben in a motorcycle accident, was of course hugely devastating to us a family. His potential was lost in that time. We were determined to get something positive out of it. We would never have thought in a month of Sundays that The Benjamin Foundation would grow to look like how it does today.

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hopefully in partnership with The Benjamin Foundation. Actually we could do some great work training young people, getting people back into work and facilitating good quality, affordable, housing for young people. If we can be part of the solution whilst getting young people skilled up that’s good enough for me.

I am not going to be sitting in a deck chair in my garden, put it that way.

Vanessa and Richard Draper, founders of the Benjamin Foundation.

Vanessa and I are hugely proud of everything that people in The Benjamin Foundation do day in day out for children, young people and families throughout Norfolk. It gives such warm a feeling knowing we touch the lives of thousands of people in Norfolk, and we touch those lives for the better.

So, to answer your question: Proud. Amazing.

It's been well publicised that you are retiring as the CEO of the charity this year after 21 years at the helm! What's made you retire now and what have you got planned for retirement? It’s an interesting word, ‘retire’. I will be aged 67 on 25th October 2015, which is when I plan to leave The Benjamin Foundation. The reason for that date is because it was then in 1994 that we got our charitable status. So the charity becomes 21 years old this year, an adult and that seemed like a good time to hand it over to someone else’s care.

It’s really important that The Benjamin Foundation has a long future. I always knew that there would come a time when we would part company, so that someone can take over driving the charity forward with energy and vigour. Hopefully I have still got a lot of that in me, but Vanessa and I both want The Benjamin Foundation to be here in 25, 50, 100 years’ time.

Planning to hand over to someone else has been really important to us. I’m not the retiring type, so don’t think I will be ‘retiring’ in the traditional way.

One of the major things I’ll be doing is hopefully re-establishing an amazing building company we had for a short time within The Benjamin Foundation;

I think we must at this point congratulate you on your MBE. Who awarded you this? And did you feel incredibly proud of what you had achieved?

That was amazing. I remember coming home one lunchtime and seeing the envelope with the official stamp on it. When I opened and read it, you could’ve knocked me down with a feather.

The charity’s Chair of Trustees at the time, Sue Arnold, got a lovely group of people from both in and outside The Benjamin Foundation to write nice things about me. I was enormously touched. It was a fantastic experience. At the time we were solely a North Norfolk charity, so the title was for Services to Young People in North Norfolk. I was so proud to be awarded with such a great honour, it was testimony to brilliant work we were doing. Hopefully we have continued this and are doing even greater work now.

Is there anything you would like to add? I know that the focus of this interview is on Richard Draper retiring as CEO. But, actually, this has literally from day one been a team effort. Without Vanessa (Draper) going out and earning an income in the early days, enabling me to spend time setting up The Benjamin Foundation, this would never have happened.

Without amazing people becoming Trustees it would never have happened.

All of the people who work their socks off at The Benjamin Foundation; all of the paid staff, volunteers, trustees, funders and supporters everyone has made it as successful as it is. This has so much been a team effort.

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BENJAMIN FOUNDATION Issue 25 2015

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The Benjamin Foundation The Benjamin Foundation is a Norfolk charity that exists to help people across the county deal with many of the challenges that life throws at them.

They have accommodation centres for homeless young people across Norfolk and provide support to help strengthen family relationships by working with parents and children.

In addition the charity helps with everyday issues too such as finding affordable childcare with their nurseries and pre and after-school clubs in North Walsham, and Ditchingham. They operate

two social enterprise schemes, the profits from which go back into the charity. Their furniture store branches in Holt, Dereham and Norwich sell donated furniture and white goods. Kidstore, in North Walsham, sells nearly new kids clothing, baby equipment and toys.

Iceni Magazine had the chance to visit The Benjamin Foundation’s Meet Up youth and family centre based in Thetford.

We were able to meet some of the staff and children at the Yr 5 - Yr 7 youth club.

The centre is based on the Redcastle Furze Estate and is Big Lottery funded.

Immediately we could see the rapport the staff have with the children in this group. The wide selection of activities were motivating and fun.

There was use of computers, video games, table tennis, art projects and cooking facilities. Whilst we were there a group of children were making popcorn and handing it out!

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The air was filled with laughter and children were enjoying the various activities under the (not too obvious) watchful eye of the dedicated staff.

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The centre itself offers a safe, informal, positive environment for children and adults of all ages and its space and facilities are utilised to their full potential to ensue all age groups within the community are catered for. The centre is open every day except Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Monday 12 - 2pm is ‘NEET Group’ for 16 -24 year olds who are not in education, employment or training. They receive a free lunch, within a supportive and friendly place to access information, advice and support.

4 - 5.30pm is Yr 5 – Yr 7 Youth Club

5.30 - 7pm is ‘Drop in’ Yr 7 and upwards - Year 7s are able to choose whether to attend the Youth Club or Youth Drop-In but are not able to attend both sessions.

Tuesday 11am - 1pm ‘Parent Support Group’ This is an informal but structured space to make friends, access support from other parents, parent support advisers and guests.

Thursday 1.30 - 3pm ‘Parent and Toddler Group’ Parents, Grandparents and Carers are all welcome.

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Friday 11.30am - 1pm ‘Senior Citizens warm and well lunch club’ this enables older people to come and meet new friends and have a nice warm lunch.

Friday 4 - 5.30 pm is Yr 5 – Yr 7 Youth Club 5.30 - 7pm is ‘Drop in’ Yr 7 and upwards.

Meet Up's building is spacious, has a full kitchen and disabled access. There is opportunity for it to be used by other local charities and organisations at certain times of the week, particularly weekends. Hirers would require their own liability insurance.

If you believe you can use their building for a purpose that will benefit their service users or the local community please do get in touch with them.

For any further information call the centre directly on 01842 820871.

To find out more about The Benjamin Foundation

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ICENI INTERVIEWS Issue 25 2015

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Iceni Interviews Ray Quinn Interview by Alex Wiseman Ray firstly thank you for agreeing to be interviewed for Iceni Magazine.

I must ask before we get into the musical side of the interview...how was it being in Brookside?

What a fantastic show that was!! Brookside was fantastic and I really enjoyed my time there. It was a lot of fun being a child actor, growing up I learnt a lot as a young child about being professional, I grew up way too quickly. However, this has shaped me into the person I am today.

Growing up as a child actor is now in my new book, ‘This Time Round.’ I take you through all my time as a child, how my family and I had to balance life growing up with the hard work and dedication it takes to be in entertainment. Not a lot of people know, but I represented my country in Dancing when I was a child.

Most people of course remember you for being on the X Factor and coming a very well deserved 2nd place. How did it feel making it to the final? Was it everything you had ever dreamed of? It was an amazing journey and a fantastic stepping stone on which I’ve made a great and successful career out of so far, up most respect for the platform it gave me. It was all I had ever dreamed of, I went to L.A for my platinum selling album, along with a sell-out tour, it was just an amazing experience all round.

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back on. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket, but if you believe in yourself and there is others that do too, then go for it!

After your success on the X Factor you had a platinum selling album and tour, before appearing on the ITV1 show 'Dancing on Ice' which you won! And then you appeared on the All Stars final series which you also won!! How did it feel to win both shows? It clearly demonstrates how much people enjoy watching you! Thank you very much!

I love a challenge, and I’ve been really lucky to have done such a wide variety of different things in the entertainment industry. So, when it comes down to new shows and especially competitions, I always like to win, I have quite a competitive streak with having brothers in my family!

In-between all this you have appeared in multiple shows such as Grease and Dirty Dancing. How much fun was it appearing as these really famous characters? And how different was it reading from a script to singing your songs? Well with my music and singing, my background was always musical theatre when I was growing up, so it seemed a natural progression to go into musicals. In the musical ‘Grease’ when I played Danny in the West End, that was my dream role, and so much fun!

Having played that role is a tick off the bucket list!

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Now in 2015, we await the release of your new album 'Dare to Dream' which we are really looking forward to! And you are also touring this year. So quite an exciting year? The Album is not called ‘Dare To Dream’, it’s a working title at the moment, the tour was called ‘Dare To Dream’ just to get peoples ears open again to my music. But a very exciting year it is going to be, I’m off to do the Judy Garland show and then on to another show hopefully towards the end of the year. In-between all of this I am recording in the studio and writing, so it has been busy but it has also been an amazing journey. I’m hoping bring out some fantastic music later on this year that I am very proud of, all original songs from my brand new album and it will be an exciting time!

What can fans expect from the new tour? My current tour is going brilliantly and it has been received really well, the support has been incredible.

The tour has been a mix between my old swing

music from the X-Factor days and my brand new album material which is all new and original. When the new album is ready hopefully I can do it all over again. Firstly though, my main priority is to get the album finished and I want to make it all original stuff. As the album is crowdfunded, I don’t want to let my fans down as they have been super supportive in the journey with me so far.

Once the tour is over and the album is out what will be next for Ray Quinn? Ha ha, a holiday!

Hopefully a little bit of time off, and who knows, I mean… I’m working hard in the studio, I have a great team of people around me now and things are moving forward quickly! I’m aiming to keep climbing that ladder, but yeah …a holiday!

Thank you Ray for your time and best of luck with the tour and album.

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RAY QUINN LIVE 'DARE TO DREAM' TOUR Comes to the Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich Review by Alex Wiseman It's a whole 9 years ago since we saw the fantastic Ray on the X Factor but for one night and one night only (this tour) we were treated to a fantastic evening of music at the wonderful venue that is the Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich.

To start with we were treated to the fantastic talent that is Rachel Rose who sang lots of her own music and a couple of covers. A really fantastic singer and one to watch in the future.

Ray come on stage after a short interval and did not disappoint. He showed us after one verse of a song why he is so popular. He sang lots of hit songs including the fantastic song 'That's Life' which was truly fantastic and clearly a favourite with the audience. Ray also sang new music which is being released soon. I for one can't wait for his new album. One of the things I really want to say is that Ray was so kind and funny. A real singer and entertainer.

Constantly talking to his audience and making sure we were having a good time. He clearly enjoys being on stage and we absolutely enjoyed watching him perform. It was a really uplifting gig and I felt I could I have quite comfortably sat and listened to another hour of his songs.

Alex Wiseman (right) meets Ray Quinn (left)

After the show Ray and Rachel both came out to the front of the theatre and met the fans, which was lovely.

I was so pleased to be able to have my picture taken, it really added to a fantastic evening.

If Ray comes back to Norwich on a future tour be sure to go and see him you will not be disappointed.

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HAUNTED NORFOLK II Issue 25 2015

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HAUNTED NORFOLK II

Just as you thought it was safe to read your copy of Iceni...

Norfolk has been called the most haunted county in England. And with good reason. Our quiet, lonely lanes, ancient roads, echoing salt marshes and forever twisting coastline have long been the focus of late night conversations, an occasionally tall but always haunting tale of ghostly apparitions and manifestations.

be forever locked into her rooms of the home she still wanders today, trapped and unable to wander any further than the staircase she is most famously associated with.

Hardly surprising for a county with such a rich, long and occasionally dark history.

Binham is a pleasant little North Norfolk coastal village situated about 17 miles west of Cromer, most famous, perhaps, for the ruins of the Benedictine St Mary’s Priory that lay within the village boundary.

Yet it was once also known as the location of a tunnel that led from the village to Little Walsingham, a dark and subterranean place that many spoke of but few dared to visit, let alone explore. One man with no such fears became known as the Fiddler of Binham. He declared he would walk and explore the whole tunnel, playing his fiddle as he strode into the darkness in order that the folk on the surface might trace his progress. Taking his dog with him, he began his journey into the underworld only for, near a place now known as Fiddlers Hill, the strident and merry sound of his fiddle to cease without warning.

Shortly afterwards, the fiddlers dog emerged from the entrance of the tunnel, shaken to near hysteria with fear but without his master who was never seen or heard of again-although his music is still said to rise from the dark earth near the hill, distorted yet plaintive, soaring upwards to the heavens in despair.

Take the story of the brown lady from Raynham Hall for example. You may have seen the famous photograph of the light and ethereal figure walking down one of the staircases of the ancient seat of the Townshend family. It was taken in 1936 by a photographer working for Country Life magazine who, whilst setting up to capture an image of the staircase noted what his assistant later described as, “...a vapour form gradually assuming the appearance of a woman.” The figure is said to be the ghost of Lady Dorothy Walpole who, when her alleged adultery was discovered by her husband, was doomed to PAGE

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Now, have you ever had cause to stop for a while at Worstead Church, a striking monument to the wealth of the wool industry and a mighty legacy. It is said to be the site of a ghostly lady of its own, only this one is white rather than brown and is said to haunt the interior of the Church, including its tower.

In 1830, one man, no doubt feeling the charms of the day, for it was Christmas Eve, felt compelled to visit the Church in order to seek her out claiming that, if he saw her then he would give her a tender kiss.

Sometime after he climbed the tower and went into the belfry in order to seek out his ghostly love, his friends decided to see what was keeping him and followed him into the room where they found him huddled and cowered into a corner, his only words to them when they appeared being “I’ve seen her, I’ve seen her” before he smiled and died, right there in that lonely place.

Thetford Priory is a 12th century ruin that is now said to be haunted by the spirits of the monks who were once devoted to life and prayer, a story that caused quite a commotion in 1937 when a large number of terrified visitors claimed to have heard the sound of monks chanting and singing in Latin.Yet this is not another example of a haunting from long ago for the legend remains with us to these modern day for, in 1992, some teenagers who were gathered at the ruins claimed to have heard the jangling of what sounded like a set of keys before seeing the ghostly apparition of a monk appear and run straight at them. Needless to say, their fright meant that they never gathered there again, night or day. Yet maybe they originally went there in the hope of seeing something unexplained for, just five years earlier, a group of people visiting the site claimed to see the apparition of a monk descending what they assumed were unseen stairs, again coming towards them.

A peaceful place, Thetford? It appears not.

One of Norfolk’s more famous ruins is Castle Rising which dates back to 1138. It can be an eerie place to visit even in high Summer when you are one of many visitors there, part of a crowd yet, somehow, all too easily alone. The Castle is haunted by the spirit of Queen Isabella of France who wanders its upper floors, her presence often detected aurally, if not visually, by hysterical screams and manic laughter as Queen forever wanders the rooms and corridors of her old family home, distressed and disturbed, you

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Hardly surprising for a " county with such a rich, long and occasionally dark history " would think, at the number of uninvited guests who now wander it, paying her no heed or respect as they do so.

Let us return to Thetford for a while, though not, I suggest, to wander the grounds of the old Abbey, enticing as they may be. For it is Thetford Warren Lodge which fascinates here, a formidable structure that was built in around the 15th century by the Prior of Thetford to protect both the gamekeepers and hunting parties that would use the surrounding lands from the armed poachers who would take both the quarry and the hunters themselves if they could.

Unsuspecting visitors at the lodge have reported seeing the apparition of faceless man dressed in simple blue and cream clothing there, one who might be staring right at them if he only could. There are those who believe it is the ghost of an unfortunate victim of leprosy, an ostracised and cruelly abandoned unfortunate from the leper colony which stood nearby in medieval times whilst others believe he is the ghost of the ancient warrener, he would have guarded and protected the rabbits which were the land owners to keep, feed-and kill. Indeed, there is even a local story that tells of ghostly white rabbit that guards the old site, its flaming red eyes and sheer size a suitable deterrent to anyone who finds the notion of a ghostly rabbit one that is anything but frightening.

But then if you are to see the strange white rabbit that stalks the grounds of the ruined Thetford Warren Lodge, you would have little time to mock both it and the tale as you joyously retell it to your friends at a cosy inn.

For the sight of that rabbit is said to be one that precedes an untimely and swift death for the witness.

Watership Down it most certainly isn’t.

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MOTORING REVIEW Issue 25 2015

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New Hyundai i20

By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist - tweeting @carwriteups Cool, calm and collected, is the best way to portray the fresh i20.

The Hyundai steers agreeably, feels poised and planted and is nicely polished; highlighting the lengths the South Korean car company has gone to in terms of engineering.

Choose the right little lump under the bonnet and, on a motorway jaunt, it’s as hushed as a Volkswagen Polo.

It’s the oil-burners that are smoother and more muted than the petrol engines. There are two available: a 75hp 1.1-litre three-cylinder and a 90hp 1.4-litre four-cylinder. The larger capacity engine has more thump, but both rev melodiously with engine clatter nicely shut away.

If you’re going to be cruising longer distances then the 1.4 is the one to go for, but if you’ll spend most of your time zipping around town then the 1.1 still has enough pace. Both are joined to a six-speed manual gearbox that’s upbeat and featherlike – exactly what you need in a super-mini.

You can even get an especially ‘green’ 1.1 that emits just 84g/km CO2.

On the topic of emissions, and in contrast to the diesels, the 1.2-litre petrol (on offer in 75 and 84hp guise) and the 100hp 1.4-litre petrol engine release between 112 and 127g/km CO2 respectively.

That said; driving naturally aspirated engines is a reminder of just how fine modern, petite petrol units are.

Even on the entry-level i20 model you get a decent level of equipment. Features include lots of electronic safety gear, including six airbags. There’s also remote central locking, USB connectivity and electric front windows.

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You’ll have to fork out £12,725 for the 1.2 84hp i20 SE - the most recent test car I’ve had from the line-up. Kit on this petrol model consists of 16-inch alloy wheels, voice-activate Bluetooth, lane departure warning, all-round electric windows, parking sensors and cruise control with speed limiter fitted as standard. It’s not a lot to pay for such a well decked-out car, and this is where the i20 range starts to come in to its own.

At the top of the pole is the £15,725 i20 Premium, which along with everything else, gets heated seats and steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof and front parking sensors.

Hyundai has class-leading levels of space thanks to a longer wheelbase over its forerunner, and I have to say, along with the latest Skoda Fabia, the new i20 is the most capacious super-mini on the market.

It’s not come at the sacrifice of load space, either. Plump for one of the lower three models and there’s 326 litres of luggage room – the variable height boot floor means it’s only a tad less roomy on higher spec cars.

The cockpit design is flawless and there are some pleasing soft-touch surfaces. It’s a noticeable step up from the outgoing i20 and the more premium image interior fits with the well-groomed exterior aesthetics.

A five-year unlimited mileage warranty shouldn’t be unobserved, either. That’s a considerable chunk of value right there.

Fast Facts (1.2 84hp i20 SE) • Max speed: 106 mph • 0-62 mph: 13.1 secs • Combined mpg: 55.4 • Engine: 1248cc 4 cylinder, 16 valve petrol

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Goldsmiths Re-Opens In Norwich Article by Jessie Quick Sophisticated and refined, the newly renovated Goldsmiths is as captivating as its jewellery.

With a wider selection of timeless necklaces, designer watches and chic Vera Wang rings, you cannot resist the store that lies on Brigg Street.

Goldsmiths is the UK’s largest luxury high street jewellers, with its rich heritage in jewellery design and craftsmanship, among 230 years of tradition and expertise. Rarely will you find such a high quality show room of jewellery and jewellery services, with a friendly, family approach.

Stacy Bodkin, showroom manager at Goldsmiths, along with her expert staff who have over 20 years of experience are all friendly, welcoming, honest and sincere. She adds; “Our reopening marks an exciting new chapter for Goldsmiths and we are all looking forward to welcoming back past and new customers to reveal our new look and prestigious new ranges at their local Goldsmiths’”.

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designer watches. From Michael Kors signature Rose Gold to Marc Jacobs’ street-savvy approach, you really are sure to find the one that best suits you.

The showroom’s renovation consists of new beautiful displays and crystal lights, creating extra room for a larger selection of Tag Heuer and Longines watches. These brands are fine examples that have recognized watches to be fashion icons as well as necessities.

The Swiss watch company Tag Heuer contains the new Formula 1 collection ‘Don’t crack under pressure,’ as well as the Carrera Calibra 16 men’s watch, featuring a black dial with chronograph tachymeter and day and date functions.

Its brushed and polished stainless steel case gives it a tasteful touch of enhancement, whilst remaining water resistant. It’s a handsomely made watch in which I received a brief overview from the staff about the creation of it, and now can really appreciate the hard work put into making it.

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The Longines all remain very classic and devoted to tradition. With Kate Winslet the face for the watch company as well as its own branded area in Goldsmiths, you really can’t miss the stunning display.

When choosing a new watch, I can be extremely indecisive and of course overwhelmed by all of the beautifully unique designs provided, conversely, the watch specialist on Longines brought me a selection from my preferences, adding a very personal touch to the experience.

As an admirer of simplicity and elegance the Longines, La Grande Classique ladies watch certainly caught my eye. The mother-of-pearl face, diamond dot frame and 24mm stainless steel bracelet, all contributes to an exquisite watch that oozes sophistication and class.

Goldsmiths also have their own range of jewellery and diamonds, presenting everything from pendant necklaces; white gold diamond earrings and pearl bracelets so prepare to unleash your inner magpie.

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Left to right: Mike Calver, Georgia Nesbitt, Jane Morton, Stacy Bodkin (Store Manager), Becky Holman, Ian Battersby.

Diamond is the key word here; it’s so much more than a mineral. Diamonds really are a girls best friend, they make us happier, we look classier, and of course they are forever. When it comes to purchasing the perfect bestie, it takes a lot of thought and consideration, much to our advantage Goldsmiths offer us our very own Diamond specialist to guide us through this exciting and exhilarating time.

Each piece of Goldsmiths’ diamond jewellery is hand checked for quality and covered by the Goldsmiths’ Diamond Promise (they will inspect and clean your diamond every year for life) The team is trained to help you find and keep safe items you’ll treasure forever.

With the wedding season upon us, the Vera Wang engagement rings are something a girl could never say no too! Goldsmiths is the only jewellers in Norfolk to supply us with Vera Wang, and provide quite the selection.

Vera’s unique vision and stylish design is reflected in each and every piece of jewellery. All Vera Wang LOVE collection jewellery is handcrafted in pure 14kt white or yellow gold. Every engagement ring features the signature Vera Wang logo and blue sapphires nestled in the gallery as a symbol of everlasting love. It doesn’t get better then that does it?

Generally, jewellery has the power to be this one little thing that can make you feel unique, so you want to get the piece that best fits you. It’s crystal clear to see that you will be well looked after by the team at Goldsmiths, with your precious jewellery and time in the right hands.

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ICENI - REVIEW Issue 25 2015

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Dreamboats and Miniskirts at Marina Theatre 30th March

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Effortless, prolific, versatile and infectious, Dreamboats and Miniskirts bring back the swing to the modern day.

Playing at the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft on the 30th March - 4th April filling every single seat, the cast transformed the town’s beautiful Victorian theatre into a swinging 60’s youth club.

The hugely anticipated musical sequel written by BAFTA award winning scriptwriters Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran continues Dreamboats and Petticoat’s a few years on. Bobby (Alex Beaumont) and Laura (Elizabeth Carter) are on a downward spiral after they fail to find the fame they both crave for. Bobby returns to his youth club band, The Conquests and recruits record producer Tony (Alan Howell). Norman (Allistair Hill) and Sue (Louise Olley) are settling into married life as they have a child on the way, and Ray (David Luke) and Donna (Anna Campkin) continue their happy lifestyle together.

The only way to open a musical…is of course with a song, A Picture of You was the first song of the production, and with that we’re taken back to St Mungos youth club in Essex. The stage was simplistic yet well defined. The live band remained at the back and with the use of the lighting and levels separating the stage it perceived at though there were different rooms. Few props were used, as there was plenty of movement with singing and dancing, (especially the twist and mashed potato) however the props that were present were perfect symbols of the 60’s.

The thick framed TV with the thin legs and five-inched speaker that everyone gathered around strengthened the 60’s feel. Witty one-liners such as ‘I’ll let you borrow my electric blanket’ really reminded us of the era.

The songs certainly come thick and fast, with around 40 in the show including smash hits such as, It’s in his Kiss, Hippy Hippy Shake and Do you love me, went down a storm with the audience. Being born in 1992 I was worried the soundtracks may be alien to me, however PAGE

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Review by Jessie Quick I knew almost every song, and even the ones I didn’t know had my toes tapping.

All music was live which really allowed us to connect with the characters, as they were able to displayed emotion through their singing. All voices were effortless and so powerful. In particular, Alastair Hill (who played Norman) really showed us his vocals when he sang Oh Pretty Women.

The play also takes us through how they deal with the start of the British Invasion when a new movement was building. The phenomenon that occurred in the mid1960’s when rock and pop music acts from the United Kingdom became popular in the United States with the arrival of The Beatles. Throughout The Conquests head to Liverpool where they perform a live gig in hope it will be the beginning of the fame train. Up against The Beatles (who are referred to as The Liverpool Foursome throughout) of course steal the show by performing Twist and Shout, a tongue in cheek comment is said by The Conquests ‘that will never hit number one’.

It wasn’t only the pop music that was in flux in 1963, the production reinforced the fashion was undergoing a seismic change too. The cultural changes that would make the 60’s swing were now in motion. Outfits such as striking monochrome, polka dot and of the course the mini skirt courtesy of Mary Quant were worn on stage as the play progressed through the 60’s era.

Towards the end Laura reveals her new Twiggy haircut as the boys dressed in slim line suits, tight around the ankles and a narrow tie, all were feeding into the mob movement really making us feel a part of this time.

If you loved the swinging sixties or wish you lived through them like I do, than you’re sure to love Dreamboats and Miniskirts. The Theatrical recipe has undoubtedly worked well, entailing two hours of absolute delight.

Let’s hope Marks and Gran are working on a third!

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The Skints + Hollie Cook Epic Studios - 13th April Review by Jessie Quick The Skints bring an infectious fusion of Jamaican and Reggae music with the collaboration of Hollie Cook’s tropical pop style and together they produce some of the quirkiest music I have heard.

The band and solo artist performed together at Epic Studios on the 13th of April and completely filled the room with rapturous fans. The gig was incredibly unpredictable, making it all the more fascinating.

Us Brits love dub but to combine it with reggae is ingenuis. They mix reggae with punk and hip-hop, dubbing their sound as ‘East London Reggae.’ Their sound developed while playing in underground bars in London where the band is from and have since earned their remarkable reputation when their first album sold more than 7500 copies. Their 2nd album 'Part & Parcel', mixed Jamaican styles with pop and a punk rock work ethic to create a sound familiar to newcomers, yet unique below the surface.

The band love to tour, and vocalist Joshua Waters Rudge revealed it was their first gig in England this year, having just toured in Europe. Moreover, the band are said to of extensively toured since 2008, playing hundreds of shows and supporting bands such as The king Blues, Less than Jake and The Slackers. This time they headlined and didn’t disappoint.

Coming in hot with This Town, the track is about their love for their hometown London, in fact the steady rhythm and gentle singing is similar to British singer Hollie Cook’s style of music.

Solo Artist Hollie Cook joined the band on stage and combined her Tropical Pop Reggae Dub with The Skints.

The British Singer is the daughter of Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook, and has collaborated with Jamie T in the past.

As a enthusiast for the same genre as music as The Skints, Cook’s style is slightly softer and moderate, so it was very exciting to mix the two artists.

It was unusual to see drummer Jamie Kyriakides take lead vocals (whilst still playing the drums) but of course this only strengthens the endless amounts of creativity.They do things differently, and they do it well.

They even had Tippa Irie come on stage to sing Tazer Beam, a hip hop and reggae mash up. The majority of the night invested in songs from their newest album "FM" which was released worldwide in March. Eyes In The Back Of My Head and Ratatat .

Also performing a cover of Katy B’s On a Mission, Marcia Richards’ talented and soulful vocalists’ gentle voice sings the hit whilst banging on the steal drums.

She is the coolest chic. it was a slower take on the song, still remaining recognizable.

The endless communication with the fans confirms why the public is so drawn to them. The Skints called out; ‘They say there are two kinds of people in this life, those who like soul and those who like ska…we like both.’ (Ska music, is a combination of reggae with American Jazz) All performers were recognizable in their own individual styles. The eccentric fashion, filthy baselines and soft steal drums couldn’t be more contrasting yet fitting at the same time. The stage was somewhat chaotic yet remained together, it’s a tough one to get your head around but there is no denying the guys’ got flair!

There are few British bands that play this style of music, and with such invention. The Skints and Hollie Cook share the same interests for reggae; pop yet both produce diverse music, which is why the gig was so fascinating.They think outside the box and persistently discover new opportunities.

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ICENI - HOROSCOPES Issue 25 2015

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Horoscopes For May Aries 21 March - 20 April

Libra 24 September - 23 October

Finding ways to increase your income can be rewarding if it adds to a feeling of security or helps you pay the bills on time. What starts small could become a regular way of earning cash while also easing anxiety. Later, Mercury’s rewind phase from May 19th can inspire ideas that might help resolve an edgy problem.

Don’t overreact by splurging around May 4th when the Full Moon might blow feelings out of proportion. Instead, look at the facts and you’ll likely spot ways in which you can save up for something that’s really worth waiting for.

Later, give in to a desire to travel, explore or study as it might lead to bigger and better things.

Taurus 21 April - 21 May

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November

Relationships get off to a passionate start with a Full Moon on May 4th, enhancing feelings while encouraging you to share. Clearing the air can pave the way for an upbeat month that includes many delightful romantic options.

Meanwhile, the New Moon on May 18th could be a perfect time for taking on a challenge or goal.

The Full Moon might make you aware of emotions you thought you’d dealt with. If some of them surprise you, the first week of May brings a chance to resolve relationship problems and feel better for having done so. Money matters require extra care from May 19th. Even so, you could come out the winner with a careful plan.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December

You’ll be ready for action once Mars hikes into your sign, enhancing motivation and charisma. Stay tuned to your intuition too, as you may find paying attention to a hunch saves you time and resources. On another note, reconnecting with a skill from the past could bring new and unexpected opportunities your way.

Be sure to get adequate rest at the start of the month. Also, consider overhauling your routines to make the most of your days as well as to enhance your health and well-being.

Later, the Sun’s move into Gemini puts relationships and socializing firmly on the agenda. You might even benefit from looking up an old friend.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January

Venus glides into Cancer and may be the reason you feel a natural urge to network and make new friends. However, it also pays to watch your dreams, as doing so can bring exciting ideas and solutions to those niggling problems.

Plus, you’re entering a more restful phase when a chance to reflect could be a restorative.

Venus’s presence adds a touch of sweetness to your love life, bringing romantic options your way. In addition, a lively influence might see you increasing your daily workout, leaving you feeling energised and ready to forge ahead.

Patience might be needed at work or when dealing with a big challenge, though!

Leo 24 July - 23 August

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February

Investing time in your social life can be good for you, as your natural warmth attracts people who may be keen to play a part in your plans. Mutual give and take seems especially rewarding over the weeks ahead, with a possibility that someone from the past might make a re-appearance and prove to be equally supportive.

Fun and pleasure are amped up as Mars moves into Gemini, encouraging a competitive approach to sports, hobbies and even romance. However, this might only encourage you to try harder. This month also brings an opportunity to liaise with others and to pool resources and skills concerning an idea that might benefit the community.

Virgo 24 August - 23 September

Pisces 20 February - 20 March

Although you might experience one or two obstacles, they may be self-imposed and be down to disappointments or upsets from the past. The more you’re willing to acknowledge these and put them behind you, the easier success can come to you. Where one major goal is concerned though, patience could be needed.

Homely delights await you, as a lively influence encourages you to get your place shipshape. Clearing out and generally de-cluttering can give you more room and perhaps earn you extra cash if you’re willing to sell unwanted items.

There’s also a chance of romance as Venus encourages you to explore soulful dating options.

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