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Wymondham Players Are proud to announce their 60th Anniversary production.

‘Calendar Girls’ by Tim Firth.

From September last year, the rights to amateur productions of the Calendar Girls stage show was released for 18 months only, giving local amateur groups the chance to follow in the footsteps of the many actresses who have dared to bare all in the roles before.

The producers hope to establish a Guinness World Record for the most amateur productions of one play in a year, with a percentage of the royalties going to Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.

Local Director Louise Casson is putting in the hours to make the show as professional and entertaining as possible in true Wymondham Players style, and as their audiences have come to expect.

The Players’ ladies have also produced a stunning calendar which went on sale last year to promote the show.

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To date, the calendar has raised nearly £1500 for Star Throwers, the Wymondham-based cancer support charity.

The story of the Calendar Girls has touched hearts all over the world: When Annie’s husband John dies of Leukaemia she and her best friend Chris decide to raise money for a new settee for the local hospital waiting room.

They manage to persuade four fellow Women’s Institute members Cora, Celia, Ruth and Jessie to pose nude for an ‘alternative’ calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence.

revealing more about themselves than they’d ever planned.

The Calendar is a success but Chris and Annie’s friendship is put to the test under the strain of new found fame.

Based on a true story of eleven WI members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for Leukaemia Research Fund, Calendar Girls opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre and has since become the fastest selling play in British theatre history.

A very English story with a very English heart. Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious.

News of the women’s charitable venture spreads like wild fire and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapely in the Yorkshire Dales.

Adapted by Tim Firth from the Miramax film of the same name, it is based on uplifting, inspiring true events.

But as media interest snowballs, the Calendar Girls find themselves exposed in ways they’d never expected,

“It’s marvellous theatre, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing ‘Jerusalem’” (Mail on Sunday)

Performances will be Wednesday 17th April through Saturday 20th April at Wymondham Central Hall. 7.45pm curtain up. Licensed bar and refreshments will be available.

Tickets are available online at www.wymondhamplayers.org.uk. or Box Office: 01953 601198 Adults £8; Concessions £7 for all performances.

As well as normal tickets, special V.I.P. tickets for the Saturday performance can be purchased, giving priority seating, celebration bubbly, and an after-show ‘calendar-signing’ with the cast.

VIP tickets are £12 available online, and from the Box Office only: 01953 601198.

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The Regal Experience Sixties pop idol John Leyton will be making a personal appearance when the Regal Experience’s next film show is held on Sunday April 21st (2.30pm) at the Wymondham Ex-Services’ Club (Regal Cinema).

Charity Cricket Match Sunday 21st April 1pm. At Hardingham Cricket Club.

Hardingham V Tony Selby’s Norfolk Select.

Match Sponsored by MW Surfacing Ltd. Proceeds to Star Throwers Cancer Charity.

Wymondham Choral Society

The main feature will be Every Day’s a Holiday, a nostalgic pop musical set in the Swinging Sixties.

Among those appearing in the movie are Mike Sarne, Freddie and the Dreamers, Ron Moody, Liz Fraser and, of course, John Leyton, who will be interviewed about his career. John enjoyed chart success with hits, including Johnny Remember Me, which held the number one spot for seven weeks, and Wild Wind, which reached number two.

Tickets are available from Maureen Dodman (01953 605593) or Michael Armstrong (01953 603246) and at Simply Cards, Market Street, Wymondham. They are priced £5 (concessions £4).

And The Brook Street Band.

Are performing Purcell Dido & Aeneas and Handel Chandos Anthem No. 5.

On 27th April 2013 at 7.30pm in St. Peter Mancroft Church, Norwich Soloists include Rupert Reid as Aeneas and Nicola Wydenbach as Dido.

Norwich (01603 628319). St. George Music Shop, St. Georges Street, Norwich (01603 626414).

Geo Reeves Ltd. Market Street, Wymondham (01953 602297).

From choir members or at the door.

Conducted by Claire Dixon. Tickets - £15 (£3 under -16s) available from Prelude Records, St. Giles Street,

To help raise funds for Mind www.wymondhamchoralsociety.org.uk

He also appeared in a number of movies, notably The Great Escape (1963) with the likes of Steve McQueen and James Garner, Guns at Batasi (1964), in which he starred with Richard Attenborough and Jack Hawkins, and Von Ryan’s Express (1965), which featured Frank Sinatra and Trevor Howard. He also found fame in TV series like Biggles and Jericho. Supporting will be Sounds of a City, a short documentary on the way the Mersey beat revolutionized popular music in the 1960s.

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New Buckenham’s April Film Screening ...is “Quartet”.

New Buckenham Arts will show the film “Quartet” at 7.30pm on Saturday 27th April in the village hall.

The film is a directing debut for Dustin Hoffman and is adapted by writer Ronald Harwood from his own stage play of the same name.

Beecham House is a retirement home with a difference: it specifically caters for former artistes including one-time opera singers Cissy (Pauline Collins), Reginald (Tom Courtenay) and Wilf (Billy Connolly).

of their quartet, Jean (Maggie Smith), a die-hard diva who also happens to be Reginald’s ex-wife. Theatrical temperaments and old hostilities flare as the dramatic foursome fuss, flirt and flounce their way through rehearsals, adhering emphatically to that old showbiz adage, ‘the show must go on’.

This is a comedy drama with a definite feel-good factor. New Buckenham Arts will be showing the film as part of Creative Arts East Village Screen programme, which is supported by Breckland Council.

Once part of a quartet, the three still take part in an annual concert to celebrate the birthday of composer Giuseppe Verdi.

Tickets cost £4 and are available from Kings Stores in New Buckenham from 2nd April or at the village hall on the night.

But this year things are complicated by the arrival of the fourth member

Doors will open at 7pm when refreshments will be served.

Rosedale Hosts photography exhibition - ‘Small Actions, Big Difference’.

Rosedale Funeral Home in Attleborough will be hosting a very special exhibition of photography during April in a bid to trigger much needed discussion around the often taboo subject of death and dying. Photographer Nadia Bettega was commissioned by the Dying Matters Coalition to create a series of images reflecting the theme of Dying Matters Awareness Week and the resulting ‘Small Actions, Big Difference’ photography exhibition is on tour around the country until July 2013 stopping off at Rosedale for the week commencing 8th April. The photographs sensitively capture the seemingly minor actions that can make a powerful difference to the quality of life for people in their final days, and for those who care for them.

“We are really proud to be bringing this exhibition to the Attleborough area” says Funeral Administrator Mark Hall. Death and dying are difficult subject to talk about, but at Rosedale we see first-hand what a difference it can make to the bereaved families if these difficult conversations do take place.

A lack of conversation is perhaps the most important reason why peoples’ wishes go ignored or unfulfilled; if we do not know how to communicate our wishes, and those around us do not know how to listen, it is almost impossible to express a clear choice.”

Each picture tells a story, for example Anne Warnett’s son Pete died a year ago. “I remember once having a discussion with him about religion or what sort of funeral service he wanted. I can’t remember who brought it up, me or him. I think it began by him asking me whether I thought God or heaven existed.

I am not a religious person, and I don’t think Pete was either, so together we decided on what kind of funeral he wanted. After he died, we arranged a humanist service that was conducted by a wonderful man, not a priest or a vicar, just a normal person. But he

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did a wonderful job and it was more like a remembrance or celebration of his life, than a funeral. We played Nessun Dorma and Red Red Robin as the exit song.”

Rosedale will be encouraging people to hold discussions such as these and continue the debate by taking part in various activities during Dying Matters Awareness week in May, including a pledge wall where you create a ‘life list’ of things you most want to do during your life - Take a shower in a waterfall? Get that book published?

There are five different categories: • I’d like to meet…..

• I’d like to visit…..

• I’d like to learn…..

• I’d like to start…..

• I’d like to be remembered …..

You will also be challenged to consider writing a will, making a funeral plan, starting to plan for your future care and support, telling those close to you your true feelings and making sure your loved ones know your plans. Then you can get on with living the rest of your life, with the peace of mind that these things are taken care of.

For exhibition opening times or for more information about Dying Matters Awareness Week, contact Mark Hall at Rosedale Funeral Home, Yard House, High Street, Attleborough, 01953 452538 or attleborough@rosedalefuneralhome.co.uk

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Interest Rates Keep Falling

PC Gaming?

The UK has just lost its AAA credit rating with Moody’s and there is speculation in the newspapers that sterling will reach parity with the euro later this year.

New & Recon units Each branch of Anglia Computer Solutions has just received new stock of all types of new and reconditioned PC’s.

people that have lost their work, photos, music etc and without spending a small fortune it’s gone for good.

Whether it’s a desktop or laptop you are after we have it and at very competitive prices too! Recon laptops from £129!

New Laptops from £299! Desktops through all price ranges.

For as little as £10 we can setup a backup system which will ensure you never lose all the hard work you have created.

In March 2009 the Bank of England reduced its base rate down to half of one per cent and 4 years later and rates are still at that level.

There are even radical plans now being reported (March 2013) that savers may be hit again by negative interest rates.

The proposal to force high street banks to pay the Bank of England for holding money rather than receive interest has been put forward by Paul Tucker, Deputy Governor of The Bank of England. The idea is that this will help solve the credit crisis by encouraging high street banks to lend money to struggling companies in the UK (Denmark introduced negative interest rates for the first time in its history last July, offering rates on some deposits of minus 0.2 per cent).

Savers must be concerned by the current conditions as interest rates

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continue to fall. The Bank of England has introduced a Funding for Lending Scheme with a view that this will increase lending and one of the effects of this is that interest rates on deposits have fallen further. Cheaper rates from the Bank of England, under this scheme, has resulted in the high street banks having to pay less on deposit accounts for savers. Low interest rates for four years and inflation still above the Bank of England’s target of two per cent is not good for savers.

We have a new Gaming System Designed with an Intel i7 processor for less than £1000.

Speed up \ Upgrades Have you already got a PC? is it running a bit slow or not quite up to spec for what you need? Well bring it into us.

Perhaps Mark Carney, the new Governor of The Bank of England may have different ideas on monetary policy when he takes over later in the year.

We will go through the unit, clear out anything that isn’t required, remove any viruses and give it a general speed boost. If you need something a bit extra ask for a RAM upgrade, this should have you typing away in no time.

Perhaps it is also time to speak to us to find out our ideas how it may be possible to get higher returns on your savings!

Backups Are often forgotten, but when your computer crashes it’s no laughing matter. Every year we see hundreds of

Just pop into one of our branches and have a chat, we will soon determine how much data you need to backup and provide the best solution for you.

Home & Business Callouts We have onsite engineers which can visit your home \ business and solve a whole manner of issues.

For all your home and business computer needs call Anglia Computer Solutions on 01953 859753.

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Wymondham Garden Club Programme For 2013 15th April Hoecroft Nursery - Hoecroft through the Seasons 20th May Paul Metcalf - Bees

21st October AGM & Plant Auction 18th November Barry Gayton - Drought Tolerant Plants 9th December - Christmas Social

17th June Quiz night 15th July Robin McDonald - Orchids 19th August Peter & Rosemary Salt Rise & Fall of Costessey Hall 16th September Ian Limmer Rambler Roses

Wymondham Garden Club members meet on the third Monday of each month at 7.00pm in the Methodist Day Centre, Town Green, Wymondham. Annual membership fee: £14 Visitors: £2 per meeting. Tea & Coffee Complimentary.

For further information about the Wymondham Garden Club please contact Mrs Marion Beesley.

Tel: 01953 789427.

Don’t Be Shy - Of RTI If you are an employer it’s pretty likely that by now you have been hearing all about the new HMRC PAYE system which comes into effect from April 2013.

RTI stands for Real Time Information, and it is exactly that. Instead of making returns to H M Revenue and Customs every year in March or April, all employers must send a return to HMRC every month with the payroll details. Not only that, but HMRC require a lot more information about employees such as the number of hours worked, dates of birth and home address to name a few.

If you are an employer and the new payroll requirements are giving you a headache why not come and see us here at KBA? We have payroll services to fit all sizes of business and have special rates too.

Why not give us a call on 01953 457173 or email: Kerry@kerrybutcher.co.uk.

April is a busy month because of course it is also the start of the tax year.

Notices to complete tax returns are sent out by HMRC on 6th April each year.

Why not get ahead this year and get your return completed straight away?

Call us to arrange your free initial consultation and get peace of mind too.

April showers, April Sun, April is the month to get your tax return done.

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A Look at Motor Insurance......

Double Champions To Visit Norwich

Whether you are a convicted driver, young driver, or have limited no claims bonus, we can find the policy cover specific to your requirements.

The East Anglian Brass Band Association is delighted to welcome Double Champions, Fodens Band to St Andrew’s Hall on Sunday 12th May 2013 to perform its 75th Annual Gala Concert commencing at 6.30pm.

We have negotiated special rates with our panel of Insurers for those careful drivers and special introductory discounts for those without any no claim bonus.

We are always able to offer instalment facilities. We deal with many leading UK Insurers and Lloyds Underwriters to provide the best possible quotation and cover for our clients, regardless of the risk.

Being totally independent means that we are not tied to a single provider and this allows us access to a range of insurance policies from our panel of carefully

selected Insurers. Why not let us compare the market for you and deal on a personal level with your requirements. Priory Insurance Brokers are a locally owned, independent, professional organisation who have been based in South Norfolk for over 40 years.

We would be pleased to provide quotations or advice for you and look forward to receiving your enquiry.

In September 2012 the band became the British Open Brass Band Champions and in October 2012 was crowned the National Brass Band Champions. It is a very rare occurrence for a band to win both titles in the same year. The band has an excellent reputation for providing top class entertainment and the audience can look forward to a superb performance from the band that is currently ranked second in the world.

The concert follows the Association’s Spring contest which takes place earlier in the day. The contest features local brass bands who will each play a twenty five minute concert.

For more information and tickets email: administration@ eabba7.freeserve.co.uk or telephone the Association Secretary on 01473 626986.

For more information, please feel free to call in to our Wymondham Office.

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Breckland’s Big Switch And Save Officers from Breckland Council have been working hard on a scheme to get residents to sign up for the Norfolk -wide energy switch, which aims to slash energy bills for residents by as much as £171 a year.

The new joint initiative from councils across Norfolk has seen five local authorities establish a dedicated Collective Energy Switching programme on an initial one year basis, to get people to join together in a collective bulkbuying group.

Residents can sign up from 1st March by visiting www.bigswitchandsave.co.uk from the comfort of their own home.

If you don’t have access to the internet you can sign up by calling 01362 656870 or pop into one of the Council’s customer service centres where staff will be able to hep you.

People will need a recent energy bill, an annual statement is best. Anyone can sign up to save but, there’s no obligation to go ahead.

Once the auction is completed everybody will be informed of how much they could save. If it turns out you are one of the very few who are already on a lower

tariff you simply don’t swap. At the start of April, the group of councils will go to auction with details of those wanting a cheaper deal on electricity and gas from energy companies.

The Norfolk Big Switch and Save programme will build upon work undertaken by Norwich City Council which signed up 1768 residents for an auction on 26th November 2012.

The average saving from that auction was £171 with one lucky household seeing a reduction of over £501 per year!

information and help from Council Officers who will be on hand to answer any questions.

seems to be going up whilst jobs are being lost and wage increases are at a standstill.

Leader of Breckland Council, William Nunn said; “This is a great step forward and will show the people of Breckland that when local authorities work together we can make a difference to their lives.

It’s not an easy time for anyone right now but this collective energy deal may just ease things a little for those struggling to make ends meet.”

This scheme could potentially benefit every single person that signs up.

We recognise that right now everything

Deadline to sign up to the Big Switch and Save is Monday 8th April.

The news comes after surging energy costs have led to calls from charities, consumer groups and local authorities to urge Norfolk residents to take control of their fuel bills.

The new scheme was launched at 11am on Friday 1st March, in Nelson Place Dereham and people can sign up on the street if they have their most recent energy bill with them or get further

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Bee Articles Bee-ing attacked.

Well, I had been warned about it but I didn’t really think it would happen to my bees until last week when I went up to check on them after the snow and the cold spell.

When I turned up I noticed that there was a hole in between two of the boxes. At first I thought perhaps and mouse had gotten in there and when I posted the photo on the internet, several of my friends said it even looked like a rat had been gnawing away at the wood.

The main consensus of opinion from my more experience beekeeper colleagues all came back with suspecting the Green Woodpecker as the culprit.

I don’t know why: Bees are not the most cuddly of creatures to feel affection for, but when I saw that they’d been attacked by something, my heart was in my mouth.

Opening up the top I begged. ‘Please let them still be there” They’d survived all through the winter and with the Snowdrops and Celandines on the ground hinting that Spring is just around

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the corner it would have been simply devastating for the bees to have got this far and then failed - especially as they’re my only colony left from last year and all my hopes of having a couple of hives this year rely on their survival.

Quietly I lifted off the lid to see what had happened inside and to look for signs of life.

I am so pleased to say - they were there all buzzing around and busy eating the fondant I’d given them at Christmas time to help tide them over if they ran out of food.

Looking after bees has its ups and downs - they do sting, it hurts and I swear, but I have to say - I smiled all day that day just knowing they were still there.

Oh and I went back the next day and covered the hive with chicken wire - much to the disgust of a Green feathered bird that sat in the tree and looked on.

Article By Sally Brown for more information email: Sally@TheHappyBeeCompany.co.uk

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Make Sure The Easter Bunny ...doesn’t visit your dog!...

Easter is just around the corner, meaning that it is important (just as it is all year round) to keep chocolate, cakes and chocolate-coated goodies safely away from your pets.

Many people are not aware of the danger if their pet consumes chocolate, but the effects can be fatal.

Take your pet to a Veterinary Centre immediately where he or she will be induced to vomit unless the pet is twitchy, unaware of his/her surroundings or seizuring.

There is no antidote for chocolate poisoning which is why it is so important to keep chocolate securely away from your pet. If your pet has ingested chocolate he/she may need to be hospitalised by your vet for supportive treatment and observation.

Spot the signs Clinical signs are usually seen within 6-12 hours of eating. Initial signs include increased thirst, vomiting, diarrhoea and restlessness. These signs can progress to hyperactivity, high or low blood pressure and in some cases a coma. Due to the high fat content of chocolate, it can also trigger pancreatitis in some animals. Fatality is usually due to changes to the heart rhythm, high temperature or respiratory failure.

If you think your pet may have ingested chocolate…

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If the ingestion and the treatment are performed in the first 2-4 hours, the prognosis is usually good so it is incredibly important to contact your vet as soon as you suspect your pet may have ingested chocolate. Even if he/she has only eaten what you may think is a small amount, still contact your vet for their advice.

Preparing Pets For Spring Spring is around the corner.

Getting pets ready for warmer weather is a great way to keep pets comfortable and well-groomed, as well as cutting down on spring cleaning.

Trimming nails and claws Brushing All pet lovers have seen it at one time or another, and many dread it each year... pets shedding their winter coat in large clumps. Many breeds of dog (all of those with double-coated fur) and many cats will start shedding their heavy winter fur once the days start getting warmer and longer. Without some grooming, this fur will be shed in the house, creating more spring cleaning!

An easy way to reduce the fur flying is to start a weekly brushing regimen outside if possible.

Allergies

The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group have 4 centres in Norfolk & Suffolk and are happy to answer any of your concerns regarding this, or any other concern regarding your pet.

the same symptoms people experience.

Talk to your vet for help treating seasonal allergies in pets.

Watch your pet carefully for signs of allergies: watery eyes, runny nose, coughing, or sneezing. If these symptoms sound familiar, they should - they are

Trimming nails and claws is important throughout the year, but with pet’s spring ‘clean-up’ is a natural time to clip nails and claws closer than usual. Most pet owners who trim their pets’ nails at home only trim a bit at a time, resulting in the quick growing longer. The quick is the living portion of the claw or nail - much like the pink portion of human fingernails.

For any pet owner who has ‘quicked’ a pet (cut the living part of the nail), it bleeds and causes pain for the pet. Subsequent nail trims are likely to be less and less aggressive, resulting in an overgrown quick. Suggestions for getting a really good nail/claw trim: go to the vet - for a nominal fee, nails can be trimmed at each visit if you like; use a professional groomer or pet salon; invest in a nail grinder (although some pets don’t like the noise).

You can also get pointers from the vet or groomer to give better nail trims at home.

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1st Class Roller Doors ...is a local business consisting of a father and son team who have worked together for 20 years in the home improvements industry.

John and Stewart then decided to concentrate on supplying and installing quality Garage Doors specialising in remote control fully insulated roller doors and Window shutters. We also supply and fit Hormann and Garador up and over Manual and automated Doors.

Ryterna Sectional Doors with many new designs if you want a bespoke garage door. See our web site at www.1stclassrollerdoor.co.uk.

The primary focus for our website is to showcase ourselves and our products to potential customers. Whilst browsing you will find details of all the roller doors & shutters we offer from budget through to premium products. We have included photographs and hope that you will find all the information necessary to enable you to decide that 1st Class are right for you.

Our diverse range of building services are provided to customers in Norwich, Norfolk & North Suffolk. Most of our work comes from word of mouth

recommendations and we aim to provide a quality service and a great product at a reasonable cost. Having established a reputation for quality in Norwich 1st Class have expanded their region to now cover the whole of Norfolk & North Suffolk, from Kings Lynn to Lowestoft we can install your new Garage Door for you.

employ high pressure salesmen. We are a family business based in Norwich and it’s highly likely that the person who visits for the survey will actually be installing your garage door.

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You will also notice a NEW section on Garage conversions in our new look web site, we have been doing Garage Conversions for several years now and have added a few photographs on our past conversions. We cover most aspects of your Garage from Building a new garage to Brick weaving your Driveway and fitting your Doors Please ring for a FREE SURVEY and Quotation.

To arrange your free no obligation site survey simply give us a call on Norwich (01603) 488894 or send us an email via our web site.

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Supreme Bathrooms And Kitchen Centre Are pleased to announce that as from Easter our new kitchen display area with ten full size kitchens along with over 30 new bathrooms displays we will be open.

This now means we can offer a supply only service where we can deliver all goods for your own installers or we can offer our own full design and fitting service where our very own experienced installers will take care of everything from plumbing,tiling,electrics and so on.

This service will includes a home visit where we will measure your bathroom or kitchen before discussing your requirements,which is then followed up by creating your own design on our CAD system before offering you a complete package price to carry out all work.

This we feel will give our customers the opportunity to purchase a kitchen or bathroom through one established independent family local business based in Wymondham Norfolk, and only have one port of call with their order,which leaves us to project manage all trades and labour involved in each installation contract giving the customer total piece of mind.

We even dispose of the old products and all rubbish before letting you sit back and enjoy your wonderful new Supreme bathroom or kitchen.

Head down to Supreme Bathrooms and Kitchens now to view our fantastic range where you can also book a free home survey if required.

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Norfolk Tortoise Club

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March is the time when Tortoises should be waking from hibernation.

At Dapper Dogs it’s very spacious, a friendly environment and an air conditioned salon to help keep your dogs comfortable.

To help a tortoise wake from a too longer sleep, allow a hibernation box to rise from a safe 4-6c to room temperate over a 24hour period.

Dapper Dogs is open between Monday-Friday 9am until 5pm and occasional Saturdays to suit everyones needs.

You should be able to hear your tortoises moving around.

A soak in warm water for 20mins and some warmth from a heat lamp can help kick start a shelled friend for spring.

You may have to offer temporary accommodation with a heat source in a utility area, greenhouse or shed until it is frost free and warm enough for a tortoise to be active outdoors without assistance.

Although a crunchy piece of lettuce or cucumber can help get a tortoise feeding in spring. Don’t forget salad, vegetables and fruit are junk food and should only be a small part of a healthy tortoise diet.

Whenever possible feed natural Norfolk weeds and flowers such as sedum, honey suckle, lavatera, forget-me-nots, plantain, milk thistle and hibiscus.

If your tortoise does not begin to feed within one week of waking, consult a knowledgeable vet. Free health checks are available at Norfolk’s Tortoise Club at Heartsease Church Hall, Norwich the third Wednesday of every month from 8pm (next date Wednesday 17th April).

as rescue and rehoming with our friendly, dedicated and knowledgeable team.

Many of our team have over 40 years experience in tortoises rescue as well as welfare.

The group has been established for nearly 10 years, with over 500 members, we actively encourage tortoise welfare through a wide variety of projects including talks and educational events.

Also with spring approaching the club are keen to meet local people who are interested in training to rehome a tortoise as a pet.

We have a lot to offer whether it’s just anal glands/nail clippings/ a brush or just simply a soothing bath; we are here for your dog and your needs.

We groom all breeds and cater for all temperaments and style to your dogs requirements. If booked by prior appointment we can offer exclusive use of the salon for your dog and you.

If he or she is nervous or has behavioural issues with other dogs we can help!

So if you have any questions or queries call us on 01953 453459, visit: www.dapperdogs-attleborough.co.uk or just pop in and see us.

We are located in the centre of Attleborough between The Flower Box and the Griffin.

We shall look forward to seeing you soon.

Downloadable information packs can be found at www.tortoiseclub.org.

Alternatively come along to a monthly meeting or events and speak to a member of the team or call Dafney on 01603 435723 Follow us on: Twitter @NorfolkTortoise for daily tortoise facts, husbandry tips & advice, plus our tortoise gallery!

Special talks, shop, friendly advice and refreshments await visitors.

At only £1 per person a bargain trip out!

The club is a non profit and voluntary group who offer support, advice as well

Above: Tuly the female hermanns tortoise who tragically lost her front leg to a rat attack. The wheel is from a toy tractor and was created to help with her mobility.

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18 THE RED LION - CASTON

The Red Lion Caston The Mulberry Tree is expanding, and Philip and Victoria Milligan are pleased to announce they have also taken over The Red Lion in Caston. They are keen to stress that they are still at the helm at The Mulberry Tree and their commitment there remains unchanged.

“When the opportunity to take over The Red Lion came we went over to visit and instantly fell in love with the building. It’s a gorgeous little pub on the green in the heart of Caston.

It’s just 10 minutes from Attleborough so making going between the two businesses viable.

Thankfully we have a really good team around us which makes this really easy to do. We have real strength and depth in our chefs and front of house staff which means that we can offer consistency at both premises.

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We really don’t have a high turnover of staff, our head chef Haydn and Sharon from front of house have been with us since we opened 10 years ago this May. We have closed The Red Lion down for a couple of weeks to redecorate and put our stamp on it.

We plan to open on the 22nd March. Initially we will be opening 6pm-11pm Tuesday to Saturday and from 12pm to 5pm on Sundays. We may possibly extend the opening hours to include some other lunch times once we have found our feet.

Being in a village pub will be very different to what we are used to.

We think that The Red Lion and The Mulberry Tree will complement each other well. When we are fully booked at The Mulberry Tree we now have somewhere to recommend! The Red Lion menu will be good honest pub food but done well (with a twist of course)

and obviously a traditional roast on Sundays! The Mulberry Tree is open all day Monday to Saturday, we have seven lovely Hotel rooms which are really popular. At lunchtimes we have a selection of light lunches from £7.95, if you are in a hurry at lunchtimes you can preorder and we will have your lunch ready for you.

We think the offering at The Mulberry Tree is perfect whether it’s for a special celebration or popping in midweek, there is enough variety to suit both!

A vast amount of our customers return again and again which hopefully means we are doing something right, we hope we can extend this to The Red Lion also!

We look forward to seeing everyone at either The Mulberry Tree or the Red Lion. . . or both!”

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Are You Looking For A Manor Court New Place To Socialise Resource Centre ...be entertained and make new friends?

Diss day support at the Denny Centre can offer all this while you relax in the knowledge that you will also be receiving expert care.

From arts and crafts to tea dances and quizzes, Diss day support provides a variety of activities and entertainment, there’s something for everyone! You can take a break to enjoy delicious home-cooked food at the luncheon club or chat over a cuppa with friends.

Diss day support club is an Age UK Norfolk service and with over 60 years of experience dedicated to improving the wellbeing of older people in Norfolk they really are the experts on issues relating to age.

The friendly staff at Diss day support are on hand to give advice about other Age UK Norfolk support you can receive, such as free information and advice help with applying for benefits and lots more.

Age UK Norfolk is dedicated to making

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later life enjoyable and fulfilling and want to provide a service that suits each individual.

Manor Court Resource Centre for the elderly is based in Griston, Norfolk.

It is open 5 days a week Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm.

Diss day support offers a free trial and a free assessment so that each person’s care is tailored to their specific needs from the first day they visit.

We have around 36 guests per day all aged 55+, with social services funded and private places available.

Diss day support offers a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends, and Age UK Norfolk can offer advice on how to apply for benefits, such as Attendance allowance that can contribute, either partially or fully, towards the cost of the service.

Our service provides transport either by social services or our own transport for our guests. We specialise in Dementia care, with quality specialist care delivered by a fully trained staff team who believe in promoting independence in all individuals.

So why not phone to arrange an informal visit to find out what Diss day support can offer you?

For more information call 0303 3000 238 or check out the Age UK Norfolk website www.ageuknorfolk.org.uk Diss Day Support Club, Denny Centre, Thomas Manning Road, Diss, IP22 4 HL

Reminiscence activities are available for individuals with dementia. Extend exercise classes, musical entertainers, singing, dancing, quizzes, table top activities.

Freshly cooked meals which are cooked on the premises are also provided to our guests.

For more infomation Call: 01953 889230 or email: daycentre@manorcourtcare.co.uk

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South Norfolk Mobility Centre Let us help you enjoy your independence.

Let’s hope that by Easter we may have some decent weather!

With the prolonged cold of the winter and the snowfall, we are certainly ready for Spring (and some sunshine!)

If your thoughts are turning to getting out and about, then perhaps we can help with your mobility. It might be that a walking stick may give you the support you need.

We sell canes which fold up neatly to fit in a bag - you can choose from plain black to pretty floral designs.

We stock three and four wheeled walkers and walking frames, all designed to aid you with walking and to give that extra bit of confidence to feel steady and in control.

So for your mobility needs come and see us.

See more at: www.southnorfolkmobilitycentre.co.uk

Scooters are always popular and we stock the main brands such as TGA, Mercury, Rascal and Shoprider.

If you are not a car driver but would like a scooter that’s not a problem - we always give tuition, so that you are safe and feel confident.

We will show you all the do’s and dont’s.

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Aston Martin Vantage S

By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motor TradeBook Test Drive Editor ASTON MARTIN is one of the most revered automotive brand names on the planet. So, getting a chance to drive one of the beautifully crafted cars from the British motor manufacturer has to be on the wish list of many.

Well, luckily our wish came true very recently. We were invited to the global headquarters of Aston Martin Lagonda at Gaydon in Warwickshire, to sample one of the hottest models on the block the Vantage S. Was it glorious, exquisite and powerful? Of course it was.

The ‘S’ is the most significant outward indication that the car is different to the already acclaimed Vantage. Basically the engineering team at Gaydon looked at every single performance attribute of the standard model, from engine and transmission to suspension, steering, brakes and tyres, and considered what was required to make this car deserving of the coveted ‘S’ badge. The result is

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a pure driver-focussed package that exploits and emphasises the sporting nature of the iconic Vantage.

The 4.7 litre V8 engine has been modified to deliver peak power of 430bhp at 7200rpm and torque of 361lb/ft at 5000rpm, representing an increase of 10bhp and 14.75lb/ft respectively. In addition, the car features a new automated manual seven speed gearbox. It is one of the best features of the car because it enhances the acceleration feel and gives you increased control. Driver interaction with the gearbox is made as simple as possible to allow you to concentrate on the road ahead. Two column-mounted paddles allow an up or a down shift through the gears, and you can always locate them with ease no matter what position the steering wheel is in.

As well as selecting gears manually with the paddle-shift, you are also able to select the ‘D’ button on the facia to

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engage automatic mode. This acts like a traditional automatic gearbox changing gear at precisely the right time, making light work of urban traffic and motorway driving. But the Vantage S’ sporting character really comes into its own when the ‘Sport’ button is depressed, It gives you faster gear changes and it prevents the car changing up to the next cog when the revolution limit is reached.

The default ‘normal’ provides a more progressive throttle response suited to more everyday situations. The Vantage S also features a unique exhaust muffler specifically tuned to aurally define its sporting intent. In ‘Sport’ mode the car produces a wonderful crackle. It’s a sound that is utterly magnificent.

Step inside and the tailored Vantage S’ cabin hints at the car’s dynamic capabilities, defined by a distinctive three-track stitch detail on the doors and on the seats. A folded leather design runs along the sewn tracks, echoing the gills of a shark. And, needless to say, the sumptuous seats cosset you, providing support during high-spirited driving, while remaining comfortable on long journeys.

The Vantage S coupe is hand built entirely in England and, unsurprisingly, it has an exceptional character.

Of course, it is far from cheap; but, price-tags aside, you’d have to have a heart of stone not to fall in love with this glorious machine.

PROS • Looks • Power • Refinement • Excitement factor • British CONS • Expensive FAST FACTS • Max speed: 189mph • 0-62 mph: 4.6 • Combined mpg: 21.9 • Engine: 4735cc V8 • Max. power (bhp): 430 at 7300rpm • Max. torque (Ib/ft): 361 at 5000rpm • CO2: 299g/km • Price: From £102,500

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