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Contents

December/ January 2022

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Good news from our region

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Step back in time to explore Bungay’s history

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Canine communication with Julia Collins

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Building sustainability into your everyday beauty routine

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Recipe for Ben’s Rich Fruit Cake

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Top Table - we visit OakVilla Restaurant & Gin Distillery in East Harling

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Health - the power of positive thinking

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ECO SWA PS - dreaming of a ‘green’ Christmas

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Village Notice Board

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Skincare with Geraldine Walters

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Beauty - we review the best natural, sustainable and ethical beauty products in Norfolk & Suffolk

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WIN £100 M&S voucher

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Falcon Meadow Art Competition 2022

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Cool and cosy fashion this winter

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Art - the art of geometry and architecture

WIN a goody bag from Norfolk Gin

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Find a local business or service in our directory

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On Your Plot - winter wonders

History - stories from the 448th Bomber Group

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Exercise your brain cells with our crossword

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Smart money secrets - how to improve your income prospects

Wiildlife - ad dopt an owll th his Ch hristmas

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WIN a delicious ‘Cooking for One’ hamper

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WIN tickets to see Slade at the Waterfront in Norwich

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It’s been a struggle to fit everything into this issue, and some of our usual local editorial will be online only, so check out our website for more great reads. It’s also the best place to find out about local events, and of course you can submit details of an event yourself - and don't forget, all this is FREE for our wonderful readers!

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So, as w we wave goodbye to 2021, with h hopes and dreams for a healthy and happy 2 2022, I’d like to wish everyone a wonderful C Christmas.

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GOOD NEWS FROM OUR REGION: Sunstone transforms lives in Diss

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Sunstone Living is beginning preparation work for the building of Stationside in Nelson Road, Diss, featuring 77 one- and twobedroom apartments, together with communal facilities.

All apartments will be selfcontained and are housed within a building featuring communal facilities that can be used as much

or as little as residents wish. This includes a bistro/restaurant serving three meals a day, an informal café and bar, residents’ lounge, function room, activities room, a buggy store and even a hair salon. Site clearance is underway with construction starting in January.

Each apartment will have a private outdoor space and there will be six landscaped areas in the grounds outside to relax in and enjoy. Director of Sunstone Living, Bharat Raghu, said: “Stationside is aimed at the many people who need

only a limited amount of support to continue to live a full life.

“We chose Diss as the location for Stationside not only because of the facilities and attractions available locally, but also for the great transport links allowing our residents to get out and about, or have family and friends to visit. We hope Stationside will be an exciting new addition to Diss.”

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n autumn 2021, lots of local people took part in a Creative Community Inquiry to help to shape the future of Norwich Theatre. The pioneering move is designed to cocreate creative experiences that best reflect the widest possible range of communities in Norfolk front and centre.

Aiming to engage people outside its recognised visitors, Norwich Theatre held engagement events such

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Those who took part were also asked to share what stories they want to tell or hear in performances; what themes are relevant and important

to them; and how Norwich Theatre can help provide opportunities for a more inclusive, creative future. A broad range of groups were invited to directly participate including Norwich Age UK, St Martin's Housing, East Norfolk Sixth Form College and Norwich City of Sanctuary.

Stephen Crocker, CEO and Creative Director of Norwich Theatre, said: “I truly believe that our Creative Community Inquiry is likely to be one of the most important pieces of work we have ever undertaken. The inquiry represents our passionate belief that we should do all we can to ensure that our reach is wider and our impact deeper in a postpandemic world.

“Through conversations, creative activities and workshops we will be able to include the wide breadth of local knowledge, skills and lived experiences of the people in Norfolk within our plans for our future.”

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his Christmas, Snape Maltings Concert Hall is proud to present the magical and musical extravaganza of the Co-op Juniors Christmas Spectacular! which opens on 3 December for 12 performances.

The UK’s largest youth musical theatre group is in sparkling form, returning to the stage after an enforced two year absence. The cast of 95 will raise the roof of the world-famous venue with their unique blend of high energy music and dance numbers, backed by a live orchestra.

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Andrew Clarke from the East Anglian Daily Times hailed the 15th anniversary production in 2019 as: “A Christmas dance-variety show which is as inventive and impeccably presented as anything you would see on the West End stage…as slick, polished and professional as any show I've seen at Snape Maltings.”

Directors Lucy Allen and Oliver Brett say: “We want to give everyone a warm festive glow, ready to celebrate Christmas! The show’s packed with surprises, a huge variety of different music

and dance numbers, together with favourites like our 80 toy soldiers, a snow-covered finale and a stunning nativity scene.”

With a specially designed new stage set and over 800 costumes, audiences are in for a treat with this traditional family show.

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Store Folk products include beautifully styled candles, which are vegan-friendly and plastic-free, a range of eco-friendly plates handcrafted in rural Norfolk, and award-winning luxury beauty products dedicated to artistry, wellbeing and sustainability.

The community of like-minded small producers are all proud of their county, which is what makes Store Folk extra special, because it’s all about being home-grown.

Jarrold will also be welcoming producers in-store with a pop-up Jarrold Store Folk market on the Ground Floor of their London Street store. Brands will be part of the great shopping experience Jarrold prides itself on providing, with a programme of various businesses coming into store over the coming months. Keep an eye on Jarrold social media to find out who will be popping up.

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Christmas Presents en Local Historian Christopher Reeve steps back in time to exp explore lo Bungay’s histtorryy

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or children like me in the 1950s, Christmas wasn’t Christmas without a new Enid Blyton book to read. She was the most popular author of the period, writing stories for children of all ages, toddlers to teens. So I and my brothers and sister could all receive a different title.

Jasmine, aged three, would find a little Mary Mouse book in her Christmas stocking; Martin, six, one of the numerous Noddy books; Terry, 11, collected all the Famous Five adventure series, and Robin, 13, could still enjoy the Secret Seven, or Six Cousins at Mistletoe Farm, although he was starting to read more ‘grownup’ literature at school: while I particularly enjoyed the Magic Faraway Tree stories.

I also looked forward to collecting her weekly ‘Sunny Stories’ magazine from the WH Smith’s bookstall at the railway station alongside Bungay Common. Enid Blyton was very keen to keep in touch with her young readers, and when Robin wrote her letters, expressing the pleasure she gave us, she always

returned a handwritten reply on a postcard from her Green Hedges home address in Beaconsfield.

But by the 1960s she was falling into disfavour. Her vocabulary was considered limited, and aspects of her stories offensive, with racial issues, and aggressive and bullying behaviour among some of the characters, including Policeman Plod, who actually sends Noddy to prison!

In Noddy Goes to School, a pupil misbehaves, and Miss Rap, the aptlyy named d teach her, commands hiim to: “Fetch the slipper!” “Oh, no!” he wails. But new w pupil nowing Noddy, not kn what the slipp per is used for, pipess up: “I’ll fetch it forr you,” to make her think he is a good boy.

Miss Rap explains: “Noddy, people only fetch the slipper for me when they have a

spanking ing. Surely S rely yyou u don’t do t wa wantt a spanking!!” – and d everybod ryb dy laughs.

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Blogger and qualified ‘Dog Listener’ Julia Collins helps us to consider the needs of our canine chums this festive season

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his Christmas, before you go up to bed (awaiting Santa’s visit), do make sure that in addition to your stockings being securely attached to the mantelpiece, the following are safely and entirely out of canine reach; grapes, dried fruit, nuts, mince pies and chocolates.

These festive items rank highly amongst toxic canine foodstuffs.* Don’t just think toddler height, factor in the altitude attainability of a potential pet pyramid plus accessories, chairs, tables, piles of presents and so on. Holiday time veterinary attention does not come cheap and imagine the shadow a sickly pet would caste over your celebrations!

On a far lighter no ote, many dogs enjoy the festive season mightily, and it’s well worth giving a little thoughtt to how our sensitive and loyal com mpanions might comprehend Christmas. A general increase in hustle and bustle accompanies the arrivval

of interesting packages, with plenty to investigate and carefully log in the canine mind.

Days are much shorter and frequently cold and wet but, no matter how busy you are, don’t stint on your dog walks. If it’s really inclement, one heroic outing could suffice with some indoor play and attention to replace the afternoon outing.

(See October/November ‘ParlezVous Pooch’). Walks and meals mean everything to your dog. We set a lot of store by Christmas and expect our dogs to behave well, even faced with a range of visitors and activities. The least we can do is lovingly preserve their routine with plenty of exercise and down time, if the house is noisy with boisterous visitors.

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Don’t be all over your dog during the day and then go out, leaving them alone in a silent house. Make sure they’re well exercised, fed as appropriate, have fresh water and a chance to nip into the garden before you go. Leave a radio, lights and the heating on. * Look up ‘foods toxic for dogs’, some of the items will surprise you.

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Good nutrition is vital to healthy, glowing skin and luscious hair, but the cold winter months are full of temptations when it comes to late party nights, stodgy food and excess alcohol.

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Drink the wine!

Antioxidants play a key role in protecting our skin, helping to prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals.

The great news is that red wine is abundant in antioxidants, so enjoying a glass every so often can essentially replace going to the gym! I like to look for natural, organic and vegan friendly wines as they’re kinder to the environment, helping to reduce d greenhouse h gas emissions and increase biodiversity.

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To keep ke skin soft an nd supple itt’ss iimportaant to get enough healthy alth fats in our diets. From chia seeds and nuts, to avocado and olive oil, upping your healthy fat intake is ultra satisfying in more ways than one. Not only will you be providing your body with essential nutrients, but you’ll feel fuller for longer too.

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Ben’s Rich Fruit Cake This delicious fruit cake is a crowd-pleaser all year round, because the cake isn’t too dark.

You can change the mix of fruits, but stick to the overall total and don’t drop below 500g of vine fruits. For a festive twist, use dates and cranberries, decorate as shown, or with marzipan and icing. But it’s perfect plain, too.

Serves at least 20 474kcal 83g carbs per slice

INGREDIENTS Cake: 900g mixed vine fruits 100g dried apricots, chopped 75g mixed peel 400g glacé cherries, whole

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6 tbsp orange liqueur Juice and zest of a large clementine (or orange) 250g butter, softened (or dairy-free spread) 250g soft brown sugar 5 eggs 250g plain flour (or GF flour) 3 tsp mixed spice 1 tbsp treacle 100g almonds, chopped Decoration (as shown): Marmalade/apricot jam 6-8 pecans 30 mixed glacé cherries 30 blanched almonds, halved

METHOD 1. Put the fruit, apricots, mixed peel and cherries in a bowl and add the liqueur, orange juice and zest. Soak for at least 12 hours, or up to one week, stirring occasionally. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 130ºC. Grease and double line a

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2. In a very large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well in between. Fold in the flour and mixed spice, then the treacle and almonds. Finally, fold in the soaked fruit, drained, if any liquid remains.

3. Spoon into the tin, and level off. Bake in the oven for about 3 hours, until a skewer comes out clean. If the top is becoming too dark, cover loosely with foil. Leave to cool in the tin, then wrap in greaseproof and foil until needed (up to 3 months).

4. To decorate as shown, heat 3 tablespoons of jam until bubbling,

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Our evening began with a very warm welcome and the ‘Enjoy Gin’ experience, where Shaun took us through the fascinating history of gin, how the various types are made, plus plenty of tasting — including their two award-winning gins Vryheid and Heart of Oak. OakVilla offers several other ‘experiences’, including gin blending and distilling.

This was a very enjoyable and unusual start to the evening, and a wonderful preamble to our meal. The style of the restaurant is very much casual fine dining, and the dishes are both traditional and South African inspired.

I started with OakVilla Gin Cured Salmon, with confit beetroot, pickled cucumber ribbons and a lime, coriander and garlic creme fraiche. Such a pretty dish, with just a hint of gin in the salmon to add fragrance.

The earthy beetroot and tangy pickled cucumber were perfect partners, and the creme fraiche brought it all together.

My partner chose Chutney Chicken Thighs, a generous skewer of lightly charred succulent meat, baked with OakVilla apricot chutney and served on a bed of peppery rocket and lambs’ leaf. This was a meal in itself, full of flavour, tender and delicious.

Mains were equally impressive. For me, a Mushroom and Butternut Open Lasagne, served with a parmesan crisp, and lambs’ lettuce dressed with truffle oil. An inspired twist on the traditional dish, with a tower of layers of pasta, mushroom duxelle and butternut puree. It was substantial, yet light, with lots of earthy flavours, plus it was beautiful to look at, too.

My fellow diner chose something typically South African, as our host informed us, and very unusual to our palate; Twilight Bobotie and Rice, which was a slightly sweet baked mild beef curry set in a savoury egg custard, served with fragrant yellow rice, braai bread and rajitha. My partner loved this very different curry, with its great mix of flavours that all worked together, and lovely fluffy naanstye bread. We shared a very good side dish of pan-fried long stem broccoli and courgettes.

For dessert, I chose Passion Fruit Creme Brûlée, served with coconut ice cream — sweet, creamy and smooth with a great ‘snappy’ sugar crust. For my partner, Lindi’s Malva Pudding, a melt in the mouth warm sponge, plus vanilla ice cream.

Very decadent indeed, moreish and yummy!

What a great evening we had at OakVilla! Shaun and Lindi have created a wonderful, warm and interesting experience, with superb food, friendly and knowledgeable staff and the chance to learn about, taste,

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Village People has a ‘Cooking for One’ Hamper to give away to one lucky reader

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Cooking for One is a new book that has been launched to provide valuable support for those who have lost a loved one, along with practical advice on how to navigate one of the most difficult times of the day – mealtimes. The book features a host of recipes and stories supplied by those starting a new chapter in their life, telling the story of their loved one and choosing a recipe that’s important to them.

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Slade are, without doubt, one of the most exciting British bands of the past 50 years. With their unique blend of perfect pop rock ’n’ roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top-20 singles – of which six were No.1 smash hits – plus six smash albums, Slade have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world.

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Finding Russell Stutzman Here is a fascinating tale of history and discovery from a small group which uncovers stories of the people connected to Station 146 and the 448th Bomber Group stationed at Seething, in Norfolk. One of the lead researchers, Ann-Margaret Barber, has been trying to find out more about a ring found in the grounds of Seething Control Tower.

Just some of the memorabilia of the 448th bomber group at Seething

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hen researching something, you need to do it for a reason! In this case, I came across a photograph of a ring, taken about 12 years ago, in our personal collection. The photograph was accompanied by a request for information, and this intrigued me. The name of the person who found the ring was given, the inscription on it was ‘Russel Stutzman’, together with a number and where it was found.

So where did I start? The number was perhaps a service number, given that it was found on a disused USAAF WW2 airfield, and the airfield bomb store had not been too far away.

Could it be that someone with a military occupation came here,

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I decided to assume that the number was a USAAF service number, and hoped I could match it with a name to confirm the identity of the man.

This paid off; it matched to Russell Stutzman, an American Serviceman born in 1919 in Black Creek, Wisconsin, USA. The time between completing his draft card and his enlistment was 15 months. He enlisted at Ft Sheriden, Illinois, and there he was given his service number, which was found on his ring.

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have any brothers or sisters, did they enter the services? I traced the family back to 1910 using their census returns, and this made very interesting reading.

It’s possible through this to understand the origins of some of the American Servicemen’s surnames and make a guess as to their ancestors' roots.

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The Bible’s True Teaching In this book, The Bible, God has revealed His true purpose but sadly this has been corrupted over the past centuries.

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S.O.S. – adopt an owl this Christmas Here’s a great idea for a wonderful and meaningful Christmas present that’s a little out of the ordinary

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s Christmas approaches, and birthdays come around, finding meaningful gifts for family and friends is always a struggle. We all want to give them something special and unique that will make a real difference.

So why not adopt one of the beautiful owls at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary (S.O.S.) as a gift? It will give so much pleasure to anyone interested in wildlife, while at the same time supporting a local charity in ways that benefit East Anglia’s wildlife community.

Adopters receive a personalised adoption certificate, a photograph of the bird adopted, a copy of our ‘Saving Britain’s

Twiglet, the Long Eared Owl at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

Owls’ booklet, a ceramic S.O.S. pin badge and annual updates on the adopted bird.

S.O.S. is proactive in promoting the need for the care and conservation of the region’s owls and other birds of prey. It also provides respite, medical attention and rehabilitation for the injured wild birds brought into their raptor hospital, coupled with a dedicated helpline and website which advises

on what to do if an injured wild bird of prey is found.

S.O.S. is also preparing to regenerate the wild owl nest box scheme it has run in association with the Thornham Owl Project for many years; providing, repairing, cleaning and monitoring a network of man-made roosting sites from the Waveney Valley down into mid-Suffolk.

The adoption of an owl at S.O.S. will make a vital contribution towards the running costs of the charity. And it’s a wonderful gift with a difference…one that will make a difference to our world too!

Visit www.owl-help.org.uk for more information.

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ositive thinking is all about adopting a hopeful attitude towards stressful or challenging situations and focusing on the good things that can arise, rather than negatives. But does positive thinking really work?

One study has shown that when participants suffering from generalised anxiety disorder visualised positive images in response to their worries, they reported greater happiness and decreased anxiety. It was found people are happier when they adopt a positive, optimistic outlook, and feel more confident and energetic.

Another study, in 2019, proved positive thinking could help us live longer – the most optimistic of participants had an 11-15% longer lifespan and were significantly more likely to reach the age of 85. Positive thinking makes it easier to control emotions, providing some essential protection from stress.

Let's look at a few tips that could help you put more of the positive into your life.

• Before you tackle a challenge, list the good and bad possible outcomes. Focus on the good and believe that this will be the outcome. Considering any negatives gives a bit of preparation too • Avoid thinking in black and white – sometimes the outcome is neither excellent nor terrible, but somewhere in between. This is ok too • Focus on the good in situations and put negatives behind you.

When/if something troubling occurs, let go of it and move on • Keep a journal – record positive things at the end of the week.

Include tasks as simple as baking a cake or finishing a good book • Smile to get through challenging tasks and smile more in general.

Pass on a grin to the people you meet • Tick off your to-do list to see how much you have accomplished, rather than getting annoyed about what you haven't managed to do.

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Village Notice Board ART Friday 3 December to Sunday 5 December, from 10.30am Art Fair East St Andrews Hall, St Andrews Plain, Norwich NR3 1AU

Artists, galleries and art dealers attend one of the biggest contemporary art fairs outside London. Around 1,000 artworks on display including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, video art, installation, performance and original limited-edition prints. Works for sale. Will Teather: 07792 419898, www.artfaireast.com

FAIR Saturday 4 December, midday to 3pm Christmas Fair Hoxne Village Hall Lots of festive stalls and Father Christmas will make an appearance. Light lunches available. Deborah Harding: zebrainbexhill@yahoo.co.uk, 01379 668190.

FAIR Sunday 5 December, 10am Christmas Arts and Craft Fayre Wortwell CORE, Tunbeck Road, Wortwell IP20 0HS

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Friday 10 to Sunday 19 December, 4pm-7pm Christmas Tree Festival of Light St Peter & St Pauls Church, East Harling The church will be open for everyone to enjoy this wonderful event in the church. Entry is free, but donations will be gratefully received towards the church roof fund. Susan Wilson: susanmwils@gmail.com, 07890 102392.

CONCERT Saturday 11 December, 7.30pm Christmas Concert Pulham Market Memorial Hall An evening of fun and festive spirit, with a Christmas singalong.

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CONCERT Saturday 18 December, 7.30pm Harleston Choral Society Christmas Concert St John’s Church, Harleston

Choral Classics, a selection of choruses from Handel's Messiah, Christmas Carols for choir and audience participation. Stella Brownsea: heidihouse@btinternet.com, harlestonchoralsoc.org.uk

CONCERT Sunday 19 December, 7pm South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band Christmas Concert New Buckenham Village Hall NR16 2AU

An evening of festive music and cheer. Mince pies, mulled wine and raffle. Jan McLintock: j.mclintock451@btinternet.com, snysb.org.uk

EVENT Wednesday 22 December, 2pm-5pm Christmas Experience Buckingham Lodge Care Home, Norwich Road, Carbrooke IP25 6WL Older people in the community are invited to a mini Christmas roast, with mulled wine and mince pies, entertainment and music. Please call Anita at the home to let her know you are coming — 01953 828094.

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Just some of the amazing artwork from last year’s competition

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e ran our first ever Falcon Meadow Art Competition last year and it was a huge success; generating an explosion of creativity and showcasing the talent of local artists. So we’re running it again and hope you’ll get involved!

We are inviting all Village People readers, your families and friends to take part in the Falcon Meadow Art Competition 2022.

It’s a chance to enjoy nature, awaken your inner artist and celebrate Falcon Meadow, our stunning community asset. And for those who’ve been asking… this year we have included photography to get even more talented people involved!

Here is what we’d like you to do: 1. Create a piece of art under the theme of ‘My Falcon Meadow’. You could paint, draw, ice a cake, make a

sculpture, take a photo, weave a tapestry, knit a jumper or whittle a stick. As long as it’s creative and you enjoy it, anything goes!

2. When you have completed your masterpiece, take a photo / scan it and email it to info@ falconmeadow.org.uk with a covering email to tell us your name, age and contact number.

3. The deadline for entries is 28 February 2022.

4. Entries will be judged in the following age categories: Very Little – 0-5 Quite Little – 6-11 Tweens and Teens – 12 – 17 Young Adults – 18 – 50 (you liked this category last time) Stately and Dignified Adults – 50+ (you liked this category last time too!)

5. There will be a prize of £10 for the winner in each category, and all entries will be exhibited both on the Falcon Meadow website and in future issues of Village People – an amazing showcase for your work.

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Exercise your brain cells LAST ISSUE’S SOLUTIONS ACROSS: 7) Vacuum, 8) Office,

9) Ant, 10) Ready, 11) Hen, 14) Cheap, 15) Supreme, 17) Passion, 19) Psalm, 22) Ace, 23) Sylph, 24) Leg, 27) Geisha, 28) Choral.

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6 Alter changes on the run and you’ll find prohibition (3)

2 Has a thousand eyes and darkens the streets (5)

7 Tells the passing of the hours - silently (9)

3 The article must be done all over again (2-5)

9 Unpredictable perhaps, certainly perfidious (11)

4 Branching out in two different directions (11)

11 As one of the little people, very cute (5)

5 Can capture ships in the Arctic wastes (3)

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15 Remains just where he should be (5)

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17 Makeshift arrangement contingent on changing circumstances (11) 19 Abiding permanently or for as long as required or longer (9) 20 A rat turns the creative world to decorate (3)

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1 Loquacious perhaps but always communicative (9)

16 Sung by David long ago (5) 18 Not good at all, dreadful really (3)

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