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What All UK Businesses Must Address...

To Comply With The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005?

The RRO, or the fire safety order as it has now become known, was introduced in October 2006. It was arguably the biggest shake up of fire safety legislation that we have seen in many years. Even today, nearly four years on since the legislation was introduced in the United Kingdom, business owners, and those responsible in the workplace are still unsure as to what their legal responsibilities are. By the end of the editorial you will have a better understanding of what you need to do to comply.

the workplace. You then need to develop a clear prevention policy.

illuminated by suitable emergency escape lighting.

Article 11- Fire Safety Arrangements.

Is the fire safety management that you currently have effective? Well it may be provided you have considered the following; a clear effective attitude to fire safety, a clear company policy. You will also need an effective emergency plan with all those staff involved in emergency procedures knowing exactly what it is that is expected of them.

Article 15 – Procedures For Serious And Imminent Danger And For Danger Areas. Do you have procedures, and controls in place, safety drills and more importantly, a sufficient number of competent staff to manage evacuation of the premises if needed? Have you prevention procedures to restrict exposure of relevant persons to risk?

Article 9 – The Need For A Risk Assessment. If you are the responsible person for your business then you need to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which staff, visitors or contractors may be exposed to.

Article 12 – Elimination Or Reduction Of Risks From Dangerous Substances.

This is only normally relevant where dangerous substances are present within the workplace. Where a dangerous substance may be present you need to focus on whether or not you have adequate control measures in place, including the control of ignition sources.

Article 16 – Additional emergency measures in respect of dangerous substances. So how are we best going to prepare ourselves for this? Well by considering the following: You must ensure that information on emergency arrangements is available, that suitable warning and other communication systems are established, escape facilities are provided and maintained, also provide information to emergency services.

Article 10 – Principles Of Prevention To Be Applied. Have any preventative and protecting measures been implemented within the workplace? The areas you need to consider are whether or not the risks that cannot be avoided have been evaluated? Combat the risks that can be controlled, replacing the dangerous by nondangerous, or less dangerous to anyone in

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Article 14 – Emergency Routes And Exits. Is effective means of escape provided and maintained? Where necessary to safeguard the safety of your staff you must ensure that routes to emergency exits... and exits...are kept clear, and to be adequately

Article 17 – Maintenance. Are your company fire safety provisions being adequately maintained? Consider firstly the fire alarm and the active fire safety

equipment is it subject to suitable systems of maintenance, is it routinely tested by competent staff members, is all the equipment within the premises subject to PAT testing.

Article 18 – Safety Assistance. Do you have an adequate number of competent staff, and arrangements in place to assist you in undertaking the preventative and protective measures? If the answer is no to this question then you must appoint a sufficient number of staff, and train them.

Article 21- Training. Are employees effectively trained? If not then you need to focus on induction training for all new staff, company emergency procedures, fire fighting equipment, safe handling of dangerous substances, whether the training delivered is by a competent person.

Well, I hope that what has been written will assist you in your own business? Fire safety legislation doesn’t have to be complicated.

Simon Maher For and behalf of Icarus Fire Safety Consultancy Ltd.

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Over £1k Raised For Local Hospice Seven Prominent Members Of The Community Have Raised £1,362 To Secure Their Bail.

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Santon Downham Village Hall Calendar Of Events.

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Moving Thetford Forward Money Secured £1.7m Of Funding Been Assigned To Projects In The Town.

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Thetford £1.7m Moving Thetford Forward Money Secured Moving Thetford Forward has secured £1.7m of funding as part of the original growth point status grant which has already been assigned to projects in the town. The funding had been under threat due to recent government cuts.

Communities and Local Government (CLG) asked Moving Thetford Forward to demonstrate that the programme was meeting the government’s localism agenda before the funds were released. After an anxious wait, CLG confirmed that they were satisfied the programme, priorities and projects met the required criteria.

William Nunn, Leader of Breckland Council and Chairman of Moving Thetford Forward said: “This is a major coup for the Moving Thetford Forward programme and the town as a whole. Work can now continue on a number of projects that will really make a difference to the residents of Thetford.”

Part of the funding is for the new Skate Park planned for the town, land near

the Breckland Leisure Centre has been secured and a meeting has been set up for young people of Thetford to meet with specialist designers at Breckland Leisure Centre between 5pm and 7pm on Thursday 16th September at Breckland Leisure Centre in Thetford to discuss ideas and designs for the facility. Anyone wishing to join the meeting can email: leisure@breckland.gov.uk.

Substantial funding has also been set aside for the refurbishment of the footway and cycleway of Haling Path in Thetford which will improve the surface and access to the path.

Funds for improvements to the appearance of Thetford Town Centre have also been assigned with cosmetic work

planned to shop fronts and buildings in the Town Centre and to improve signage, street furniture and street lighting in and around the pedestrianised area of the town.

for further information and for regular updates on projects and plans for the town.

Residents are urged to visit the Moving Thetford Forward website: www.movingthetfordforward.com

Over £1k Raised For Local Hospice Seven prominent members of the community have raised £1,362 to secure their bail.

Thetford Inspector Adam Hayes said: “It is important for police to build and maintain links with the community, especially at local charity events. The fundraisers have generated a substantial amount of money, which should go a long way to support patients and their families at the hospice.”

Above: Seven members of the community being arrested by PC Dave Allison (left) and PC Keith Kenny (right).

St. Nicholas Hospice Care is a local charity, which provides care and support to people in West Suffolk and Thetford living with terminal and life-threatening illnesses.

Off-duty officers from Thetford Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) arrested seven people including Captain Mainwaring lookalike Mick Whitman, at King’s House.

They were escorted through King Street by police to appear at The Guildhall court.

The hospice treats approximately 2000 people each year including patients, family and friends, with around 320 people in the hospice’s care at any one time.

The mock Jail and Bail event was organised by Thetford Friends of St. Nicholas Hospice Care. Volunteers also collected money around the town for the worthy cause. The fun community event took place on Wednesday 11th August.

Pam Goveia, event organiser from Thetford Friends of St. Nicholas Hospice Care said: “I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported the Jail and Bail event including the people who were arrested, fundraisers, police, the Mayor of Thetford and community. Local people gave generously and we were very grateful for their donations.”

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Visit www.stnicholashospice.org.uk for more information.

Above: PC Keith Kenny and Councillor Pauline Quadling (Mayor of Thetford), escort those arrested through the town.

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Santon Downham J&S Homeworks Village Hall

Your house is the biggest investment you are ever likely to make.

Calendar of Events Sunday 3rd October 8am to 1pm. Outside Car Boot Sale. £5 per stall for sellers.

Friday 15th October 7pm. Quiz and Fish and Chip Supper. £2/£7. Teams of 4. MUST BE RESERVED. Wednesday 3rd November 12.30pm. Lunch Club. £5.45.

MUST BE RESERVED. Sunday 7th November Starts at 10.00am to 3pm. Indoor Table Top. SELLERS MUST BOOK. Friday 12th November Starts 7.30pm. “Talk on China - Realm of the Dragon”, Admission £2, Refreshments available.

Friday 19th November Starts at 7.00pm, Preview from 6.15pm.

Auction, Amission £2. We are also looking for things to sell, no clothes, small furniture items in good order, we will collect.

Friday 26th November 7pm to 9pm. Flower Arrangement Workshop, £7 (includes refreshment) MUST BOOK. Saturday 27th November 10.00am to 4pm. Christmas Bazaar (Father Christmas 12pm - 1pm) Admission 50p (anyone wishing to sell, MUST RESERVE).

Sunday 5th December Starts 12.30pm. Lunch Club, Christmas Lunch price tba. MUST BOOK. Friday 10th December 7pm to 9pm. Flower Arrangement Workshop, £7 (Refreshment included)

When in your garden look up to your roofline, the part that has the gutter attached to it, is it looking past its best? Is the guttering sagging? Has it come away from itself? Have you noticed birds nesting in the roof? These are just some of the things that could mean your roofline needs repairs before it gets worse.

Birds nesting in between the rafters cause the truss ends to rot. Some people will have the existing wood covered; this is fine as long as the original wood has absolutely no rot.

New Years Eve “Mardi Gras” Theme.

Disco and a fabulous New Orleans buffet.

Tickets limited SO MUST BOOK. £12 pp

Once the gutter and fascia are removed the soffit can be inspected. In most cases the soffit could well be asbestos in which case it can be left in place. If the soffit is wood and has any rot it should be removed, whether the existing soffit is covered or left in place does not compromise the work.

To find out more or to book, ring 01842 815213

Once the fascia board is attached, the gutter is fitted, this comes in round,

square or ogee, and in 4 different colours, Black, White, Brown or oak effect. Then it is time for the venting system and bird combs to stop birds re-nesting and ensure rainwater runs down into the gutter and not behind the fascia, the venting system allows air to circulate in the loft space and stops condensation forming. Once completed look up and see the difference.

J & S Homeworks offer a 12 month call-back service on all fitted Facias & Soffit which includes an Inspection & Clean.

Call Jason of J & S Homeworks on 01953 458087 or 07747 847606 for a free no obligation quote to transform your Home.

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Hi Happy Gardeners!

Well it’s October and the weather has been quite good and no early frost, by now the gardens and allotments are starting to look a bit bare, and the big clean up begins, hanging baskets have looked better, I have already got mine down, cleaned them out and put them away for nest spring.

This is a time to plant bulbs for the spring giving priority to daffodils, Crocues, Fritillars, Erythroniums & Irises. Tulips can be planted later in the month right into November.

The temperatures at night can drop fast this month so make sure you protect your Fuchias, Argyranthemums & Pelargoniums by putting them in your greenhouse or conservatory. If you have a greenhouse remember to shut the door at night and open it wide in the day time to circulate the air, the temperature will be a bit hotter in the day, this will stop them over heating.

prizes; it was nice to see more children taking part this year lets hope we have more next year.

The Multiyork Fete went really well although numbers were down from last year, we still had a good day. The stall we had for the Thetford Garden and Allotment Club made £94.66p and the club gave EACH, the charity for the day £50 of that.

Our AGM meeting will be held in the United Reformed Church on November 25th at 7.30pm, if anyone would like to come along and have their say or would like to join our club then we would love to see you.

By now the flowers that are out are; Aster Michaelmus Daisies and Sedum (Ice plant).

Well that’s all from this month happy gardening to all!

We had a great Annual Show last month; we had 31 entrants and 420 entries. It was a good day and lots of people won

Yvonne yvonnerout@hotmail.co.uk or 01842 760244.

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Call To All Thetford Skaters Moving Thetford Forward (MTF) want to hear from young people interested in helping to make the desire for a skate park in Thetford a reality.

The project was given a major boost last month with an injection of funding from MTF to deliver the facility which has been a focus of interest for young people for some time. A site close to the Breckland Leisure Centre has already been secured.

A meeting has been organised at Breckland Leisure Centre on the 16th September and members of MTF want to hear from young people that would like to attend. The meeting will provide an opportunity to have an input into the design and specification of the Skate Park. Lynda Turner, Breckland Council Executive Support Member for Communities describes the event as ‘a unique opportunity for young people to get involved from the start and help design a facility which meets their expectations.’

“There are many questions to be answered such as whether the facility should cater for BMX bikers as well as skaters? What standard of surfaces, grind bars and ramps are wanted? What other

facilities need to be considered such as shelter, lighting and seating?

Experience from other areas has shown us that questions like these are best answered by the people that will use the facility. There is a considerable amount of money to invest in this project and if it is wisely spent, we could provide something which will be well used, long into the future.”

The meeting will be very informal and several specialist skate park suppliers have been invited to help guide young people through the myriad of options. The hope is that the meeting will be the start of a formation of a group made up of young people to see the project through the specification, planning, design and construction process.

Young people interested in attending should email leisure@breckland.gov.uk to register their interest and receive further details of the meeting.

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Supreme Bathrooms With summer coming to a close now is the perfect time to get that all important new bathroom makeover fitted by Supreme Bathrooms. everything from start to finish starting with the initial survey visit right through to all work including plumbing, tiling electrics etc.

With Xmas on the horizon we can get that new bathroom fitted and completed before the cold weather arrives.

Why should you take a look at Supreme Bathrooms I hear you ask, well Supreme Bathrooms is a independent family firm with over 30 years experience in bathrooms and plumbing, so we can advise you best on what kind of bathroom requirements would suit your room. Trading since 1998 we operate from our Wymondham showroom which has one of the largest array of bathroom displays in Norfolk.

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Patricia Is A Cut Above The Rest Energy Wise A Breckland resident has risen to the challenge to be crowned queen of the cuts after introducing a whole range of energy saving measures in her home. have illustrated perfectly that by making a few simple changes at home you can reduce energy bills and help do your bit for the environment”.

In fact all labour is carried out by our inhouse installers and tradesmen who have years of experience. Supreme Bathrooms offers quality products at genuinely affordable prices and this year save even more money before the new VAT increase in January.

Visit us now and book your free home survey to get that much needed new bathroom.

Neil Clayton Supreme Bathrooms of Wymondham.

Energy reductions made by contestants include: Above: Patricia Bealing – Competition winner.

Patricia Bealing has been announced as the winner of Breckland Council’s Energy Competition winning £600 to pay her energy bill for a year. Mrs Bealing, from Carbrooke, was one of four finalists who took up the council’s challenge to reduce their energy usage over a six month period.

All four finalists displayed some imaginative ways of saving energy, but it was Mrs Bealing who proved to be a cut above the rest. Through making some simple lifestyle changes, the Bealing family demonstrated some of the positive impacts they experienced during the six months. Some of the changes made were altering eating habits to reduce cooking time, using quicker washing machine cycles and using candles to create ambient lighting.

The winner was presented with her prize by Breckland Council Leader William Nunn.

William Nunn said; “This is a great way to get people thinking about the energy they use at home. The Bealing family

• Boiling only the water required.

• Turning lights off and fit energy saving light bulbs and remote plug to bedroom to turn off TV • Changing eating habits – cooking less by not preparing a different meal for each member of the family • Using a tumble dryer and dish washer less often • Washing clothes at 30˚C • Switching appliances off standby • Reduce heating by 1°c. Turning down radiator valves. Putting on a jumper • Installing energy efficient appliances • Insulating loft • Radiators turned off in empty rooms Monitor Your Energy And Watch Your Bank Balance Grow Breckland Council is now making it easier for you to follow in the footsteps of the four Energy Competition finalists with a new energy monitor loan scheme which is launched this month. The ‘free to borrow’ monitors allow households to see just how much electricity they are using and what it is costing them.

They are available from the council’s customer contact centres and can be loaned for up to two weeks.

Monitors are easy to install and require no previous knowledge or electrical skills, all you have to do is connect them to your electricity mains and a hand held monitor will provide you with instant information on power use, energy cost and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

The monitors will help you understand your energy usage and make behaviour changes which could considerably reduce your energy bills. By simply turning off appliances when not in use and thinking more about energy use you could save 25% of your electricity usage.

Contact Breckland Council on 01362 656870 for more information.

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The Boudicca Way Exciting new South Norfolk project to encourage more tourism will benefit local businesses 2013, will urge anyone with an interest in tourism, our countryside and the local economy to get in touch and see how they can get involved. It has sustainability at its heart and will promote green travel options, responsible tourism and help businesses achieve accreditation in the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

A long distance footpath running through the unspoilt and scenic South Norfolk countryside has received funding to help attract increased numbers of tourists and local visits to the area, providing fantastic new opportunities for local businesses.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses of all sizes to come together, reap the benefits of partnership working, and promote a new tourism offer around the existing Boudicca Way Path. Whilst being tourism based there are so many ways that local businesses of all sorts can benefit from an increase in tourism and recognition of what the Waveney Valley has to offer,” says Project Leader Steve Falvey.

Following the award of a grant from Waveney Local Action Group (LAG), part of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE), The Boudicca Way Project will establish the footpath between Diss and Norwich and the surrounding area as a place to enjoy and spend some time.

The project, which is funded to the end of

Plans to promote the area as a genuine option for visitors to the Waveney Valley are almost in place, and a new website will be up and running by the end of the year.

However, a collaborative partnership of local businesses needs to be established along the route that will work together to help meet the key project objectives.

Mr Falvey adds, “Aside from putting local businesses in touch to form working partnerships, share advice and work together, businesses can benefit from our project in a number of ways.

Increased sustainable tourism will have a direct economic benefit to the local economy through increased revenue and employment within tourism related businesses such as accommodation, pubs, restaurants, outdoor activities, places to visit, food and drink producers, etc.”

“Businesses will also benefit indirectly by working together to promote the area. For example, we’d like to find ways of working with businesses to make sure that visitors to the area are aware of the quality and range of local food and drink producers and they buy their products while they’re here.”

Access to information on the area will be improved as the project will update existing information, re-guide the route and add a range of information useful to both visitors and local people. The route will be published through the new

website that will enable visitors and local residents to plan an itinerary chosen from the various options available in terms of accommodation, food and drink, local events, outdoor activities and nearby places of interest.

The project will also look to work in partnership with organisations such as Visit Norfolk. Businesses can be involved as much or as little as they wish and can already register their details at www. boudiccaway.co.uk. Involvement can range from providing details for a free business listing on the website to becoming an active partner helping to shape the project.

“It’s our intention to keep the process of managing the project simple and informal, avoiding endless meetings and making the most of the limited time we all have,” says Mr Falvey.

Businesses wishing to register their interest can do so by visiting the holding website, www.boudiccaway.co.uk, calling 07817 098784 or emailing info@boudiccaway.co.uk

Struggle To Hear At The Theatre?

The New Wolsey Theatre and Hearing Care Centre Launches Partnership Promoting Captioned Performances. programme as accessible as possible to the broadest audiences. But now the theatre is able to offer a range of services including Captioned, British Sign Language (BSL), Interpreted and Audio Described performances.

Above: Kelly Kirkbride Access Officer Wolsey Theatre and Matthew Coward Marketing Manager Hearing Care Centre showing an example of a captioning unit.

For many people a visit to the theatre can prove to be a difficult experience, as they may not be able to hear or follow what’s happening live on stage. Two well-known, local organisations have today pledged to tackle this problem head on and have launched a brand new partnership.

Suffolk hearing care specialists, The Hearing Care Centre and The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich are working closely together to raise awareness about the new facilities the theatre has to offer deaf, deafened and hard-of-hearing audiences.

The New Wolsey Theatre has always aimed to make their venue and artistic

Captioning is a great way for anyone who finds it difficult to hear the actors speaking, to enjoy coming to the theatre.

Similar to television subtitling, Captioned Performances enable patrons to follow all the action as the words spoken by the performers are displayed on a captioned unit including the name of the character who is speaking or singing and descriptions of any sound effects.

As well as the captioning unit the theatre also offers an Infra Red Hearing System in the auditorium for patrons who would like hearing enhancement.

Karen Finch, Managing Director of The Hearing Care Centre, which has 13 centres across Suffolk said, “Being hearing impaired can be a very isolating

experience. There is evidence that in some cases people can become withdrawn from their social circles, and stop doing activities like visiting the theatre.

“We work with the hearing impaired community on a daily basis and recently learnt about all the great accessibility work The New Wolsey are putting in place.

Through regular interaction with our customers and other contacts we want to help spread the word and get people enjoying the theatre once more,” said Karen.

Kelly Kirkbride, Access Officer at the theatre said, “We are delighted to be working closely with The Hearing Care Centre on increasing and improving the access to theatre for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences. We (New Wolsey) have always been convinced that more audience members use the captions than declare, so we carried out an experiment and identified that 30% of audiences found captioning in theatre useful.” Captioned Performances available this season

include Oscar Wilde’s hilarious The Importance of Being Earnest, on Thursday 7th October 2010, Reasons to be Cheerful, between Thursday 14th – Saturday 16th October 2010, and the fantastic rock ‘n’ roll panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, on Friday 7th January 2011, which is exclusively sponsored by The Hearing Care Centre.

To book or for more information call the New Wolsey Box Office on 01473 295900.

Or visit www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/access or www.hearingcarecentre. co.uk/theatre.

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Roots And Routes “You can never have too many logs” That’s what my Dad always told me, says Iain Hyson of Norfolk Logs and Roots and Routes (east) Ltd, which started off as collecting fire wood from jobs we did cutting peoples trees down and doing garden clearances with Roots and Routes Ltd has evolved into a business in its own right. Delivering cut/split hard wood logs as far as Norwich, Fakenham, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge, with several different quantities available to meet everyone’s storage needs.

Roots and Routes (east) Ltd which began with myself and a small Fiesta van has now become a five man operation servicing everything from small £15 grass cuts, commercial contracts, Town and District Council work and full re-landscaping of gardens, towns areas and schools.

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Offering all services from; • Garden and grounds, maintenance, landscaping, garden clearance, waste and property clearance and small removals.

• Pressure washing of any surface with our fully self contained system no water or power is needed by the customer.

• Waste collection from events/markets or premises including a litter picking service.

• We can also offer a river clearance with the boat we have on our fleet.

So why not give is a call if we cant do it we usually know some one who can!!!

The Fireplace And Plaster Centre Thetford There is so much scope in style and finish for fireplaces today and one of the best places to realise the truth of this is at the new relocated showrooms of “The Fireplace & Plaster Centre” at Station Lane in Thetford.

Established since 1993, Astrellita Products can offer the consumer professional advise on the most suitable choice of Fireplace for their home.

Here choice has never been greater, with Surrounds manufactured from Solid and Veneered Timbers, Marble, Limestone and Cast Iron, all in different sizes and designs, including Period to Traditional styles through to more Modern and Contemporary styles, offering superb finishes to any rooms.

Here you will find over 30 displays complemented by natural looking coal

effect gas fires, with choices of fuel effects such as driftwood and pebbles. There are even Gas Fires for people with no chimney.

There are also superb choices of Electric Fires and Solid Fuel Fires. This is an ideal place to find new ideas to give your home that very individual look with the addition of a new fireplace which can even be made bespoke to your requirements.

They offer a full and professional installation service, having HETAS and GAS-SAFE registered installers, which has to comply with the current building regulations. Please contact us for further information.

Health, beauty & wellbeing Fresh Starts For Autumn Health & Beauty Tips for a Gorgeous New You! skin and hair to get your body and soul in great shape for Autumn!

Revitalise Your Skin Now is the time to take care of your skin. Use a facial scrub, to exfoliate any dead skin cells, caused by the damaging effects of sun impurities from too much sun and sunscreen.

With Summer gone and Autumn on our doorstep we are probably all experiencing the excesses of Summer and the party season, such as over exposure to the sun, damaged locks and poor eating habits.

With the days getting shorter and chillier and the demands of school and office increasing, stress is often nipping at our heels. It is the perfect time of year to reassess and revitalize your make up,

A moisture mask adds valuable moisture to your skin. Apply in the shower, just five minutes, and your skin will be softer.

Your skin is in desperate need of re-hydratration. Treat yourself to a daily rich hydrating moisturiser such as a repair cream.

Bring Your Hair Back To Life Your hair takes a beating all summer

long from sun, salt, chlorine, and wind.

Get a good hair cut or trim and deep condition your hair to replenish lost moisture.

Autumn is also a great time to update your style. If you have a classic hairstyle, you can achieve a more contemporary look by adding layers or texturizing to break up the interior. To add fullness to your hair, try a Styling Mousse, or Straightening balm to smooth out unwanted curls.

Try A New Make Up Look With the start of Autumn here, makeup colours reflect the cooler temperatures and warmer clothes. As clothes get heavier, so do makeup colours. This means it’s time for a change in your makeup bag as well. Autumn makeup is

defined by flushed cheeks, and emphasis on both eyes and lips.

The most dramatic focus of the season is on the eye. Using a colour mascara instead of jet black gives lashes lots of soft volume. Apply some concealer to your eyelids and dust with powder- this is a make-up trick used by the pros to ensure that shadow stays put and looks smooth. Deep purples, plums, blues and neutrals adorn the classic smoky eye, while bright berries, burgundies, reds and fuchsias give the lips a dramatic sizzle.

Keep that summer glow around for just a little longer with a light bronzing powder. Remember to sweep towards your temple and apply to areas normally hit by the sun.

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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY The New Autumn & Winter 2010/11 Menu From Wiltshire Farm Foods So what’s new for the winter months?

We have 20 exciting new meals and desserts for you to choose from, everything from classic Steak & Mushroom Pie, to indulgent Black Forest Gateau.

Earlier in the year we introduced our new Hearty range for those with larger appetites, so if you like your meals just that little bit bigger, why not try our succulent Hearty Redcurrant & Rosemary Lamb Casserole, tasty Hearty Ocean Pie or warming Hearty Winter Vegetable Casserole with Dumpling?

There are over 230 tempting options to choose from in the new brochure, including all your classic favourites, Mini

Meals for smaller appetites and Hot and Cold Desserts – all at great value prices, delivered to your door for free. We also cater for a wide range of special dietary needs, including lower fat, gluten free, diabetic diets and a range of ‘free from’ options.

Meals are delivered free of charge and direct to your door by our caring, CRB police-checked drivers and if you wish, your driver will even pop the meals in the freezer for you. Whenever you’re ready, you can simply heat your meal from frozen in an oven or microwave and enjoy.

Gail Rowley from Wiltshire Farm Foods Norfolk comments: “We’re so pleased

with all our new meals and desserts and they’re perfect for the winter months. If you can’t decide what to choose, why not try one of our excellent selection packs, offering a selection of our most popular meals and desserts – it’s the perfect introduction to our range. Give my team a call on 01362 699049 - we’re happy to

South Norfolk Mobility One of our electric rise and recline chairs could be the answer to ensure comfort, as we spend longer evenings by the fireside.

Here at SNMC we stock chairs from six of the leading manufacturers, so that you have a wide variety of styles and prices to choose from.

Take a look at our chairs on our website www.southnorfolkmobilitycentre.co.uk

Starting at £495.00 for a chair able to take a user’s weight up to 18 stone, these chairs help you to get seated by raising to an almost standing position, before gently lowering you down.

We look forward to seeing you...

You can then recline, with your legs gently supported and elevated - which can greatly aid circulation.

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Looking After Your Car Everyone knows that to keep your car running nice and smoothly, you need to have regular services. But you should also be keeping an eye on your car in-between taking it to the professionals, by running a series of monthly checks on your vehicle.

The best way is to find your owner’s manual. Some of us are very organised and keep them in the car, but others have no idea where the manual is. If you’re one of these people, contact the dealer or the manufacturer (or check e-bay!) as each car has specific requirements, and maintenance issues do vary widely from one car to another.

So here’s a list of things to check every month:

In-between visits to the professionals, you should schedule in a monthly check. Make it a day when you have enough time to go through each aspect of the check carefully and slowly, and make sure you’ve got it all covered.

1. Tyres UK law requires that you have the correct size and type of tyres for the vehicle that you are driving, and also for the purpose for which it is being used. The legal limit for minimum depth on the tread of your tyres is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tread going around the complete circumference of the tyre.

Although this is the legal limit most motor safety organizations suggest that the tyres should be replaced when the tread depth reaches 3mm as it is recognised across the country that the legal limit isn’t really sufficient to protect drivers caught up in adverse driving conditions.

By doing these checks on a regular basis, not only will you keep your vehicle in tiptop running condition, but you will also appreciate the car better and learn to spot small problems before they develop into bigger, most costly issues. You’ll also reduce the risk of you breaking down.

If your tyres are more worn than the legal limit you could face a penalty of up to 3 points and a £2500 fine (per tyre). When you’re happy that your tread is safe, you should check the pressure of your tyres.

Your owner manual should tell you how to do this and what pressure your tyres

Once in your hand, the owner manual should cover everything you need to know.

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should be. An essential monthly check, it’s also a good idea to carry this out anytime you’ve gone over a sharp or bumpy object, or if there is a dramatic change in temperature.

2. Leaks Check around the car and on the floor where it is parked for oil leaks. You can usually tell what is leaking by its colour, but it does depend on where you get your car serviced. Commonly, oil is black, power steering and brake fluids are clear but with a slightly brown tinge, coolant is a yellowish green, wiper fluid is bright blue or pink.

3. Fluid Levels Check your fluid levels, including your engine oil, coolant levels, power steering fluid and transmission fluid if appropriate.

Fill your windscreen wash container too.

4. Under Bonnet Checks Check under the bonnet to see if there are any split or cracked spark plug wires, cracked radiator hoses or loose

clamps and corrosion around the battery terminals.

5. Brakes And Wheel Alignment Brakes are the next port of call. Take the car to a flat and quiet stretch of road, rest your hands very lightly on the steering wheel and apply the brakes, increasing the pressure slowly. If the vehicle goes to one side, one of the brake linings may be more worn than the other, or it’s possible that the brakes may need adjustment or the wheels are possibly misaligned.

If you can, check your brake pads and discs too, though this doesn’t need to be done monthly, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on them and to have a good idea of when they are going to need replacing.

If you find any problems not covered by your owner’s manual, please contact your local garage immediately, and get the issue resolved.