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Contents

October/ November 2021

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WIN tickets to see Queen legend Roger Taylor at the UEA

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Falcon Meadow shows how sporting prowess can be found in any green space

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Village Notice Board

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Bungay Bitesize - The Bungay Society

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Sport - join a fun syndicate with a passion for horses

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HEALTH, STYLE, FASHION & BEAUTY

OUT & ABOUT 9

Our restaurant reviews are back - The Walnut Tree in Thwaite

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Good news from our region

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Gospel from The Saints

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Walking for health around Wymondham & Silfield

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Canine communication with Julia Collins

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Poetry Corner - Dee Len from Attleborough

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Health - a beginners’ guide to homeopathy

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

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Style Counsel with Chrissi Rix

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Autumn fashion for warmth & style

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NEW! building sustainability into our everyday beauty routine

JOBS, MONEY & BUSINESS 74

Refreshing Waters - how a Norfolk author is changing children's lives

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Smart Money Secrets - what’s your retirement game plan?

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Legal - preparing your home for a property valuation

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Find a local business or service in our directory

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Exercise your brain cells with our crossword

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Wildlife - a perfect dawn chorus

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WIN £100 M&S voucher

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Art - Suffolk sculptor Alice Ewing

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Garden jottings from The Garden Enclosure

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On your plot - falling into Autumn

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Norfolk Wildlife Trust - listening for bats in the Claylands

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Days Out - Starfish Investigations visit Bungay

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Gluten free recipe for Lime, Courgette & Poppy Seed Cake

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Memories of Gislingham

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ell it’s a big Happy Birthday to us here at Village People, as we celebrate 13 years of independently publishing our magazines and promoting hundreds and hundreds (probably thousands) of amazing local businesses!

There are several local companies who were in the very first issue of Village People back in 2008 — and they are still advertising with us today. How’s that for an amazing testimonial?!

We celebrated our wonderful anniversary with a team night out in Norwich, and it was so good to be together again as we have all been working from home. We also said a fond farewell to Karen, who starts her retirement after a brilliant eight years working with us at VPHQ. We wish her a long and happy retirement and can’t wait to hear all about her adventures!

Our local and lifestyle content continues to improve, and we have another new feature for you in this issue, where local beauty expert Madeleine White shows us how we can build sustainability into our beauty routines.

Our competitions are always popular, and as well as our usual find ‘Bella the Beagle’ page where one lucky reader will win £100 M&S voucher, we also have tickets to give away to see Queen legend Roger Taylor at UEA. Plus, we have a delightful festive afternoon tea for two to give away at Barnham Broom. As usual, competition winners are announced on our Instagram, so do follow us today if you don’t already @vpmagazine.

Look after each other, and we’ll see you again with our last issue of the year at the end of November.

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T O P TA B L E

The Walnut Tree, Thwaite

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t’s so good to be out reviewing our fantastic local eateries again, and we couldn’t have made a better start with The Walnut Tree, at Thwaite.

This imposing Grade II listed building on the A140 was in The Times last year as one of the 30 best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in the UK, so we had high hopes.

Looking at the menu, it’s clear that this is veggie and vegan food with a difference; creative, innovative choices, lots of world food dishes and enough options to get our mouths watering. I would put it firmly in the good gastro pub category. There are also vegan drinks on offer, including beers, wines and soft drinks.

But on with the food, to start with I chose chickpea and apricot tagine, which came with a wonderful spiced carrot chutney, toasted sunflower seeds, and very

moreish deep fried beetroot flour tortilla triangles. A beautifully cooked and presented dish, with sweet, savoury, spicy and tart all working together perfectly.

My partner started with vegetable gyozas, crispy deep-fried parcels of shredded vegetables, coriander root and chives, drizzled with plum sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds, and served with Asian slaw.

Again, very tasty, innovative and gorgeous to look at.

On to mains, and for me a mushroom and walnut polpette, with roasted mushroom and walnut ‘meatballs’ served on a bed of pasta, with a creamy roasted red pepper and sun dried tomato sauce, and Italian hard cheese. This was proper pasta, those meatballs were divine, not heavy but ‘meaty’, and the sauce was fresh and packed with Mediterranean flavours.

For my companion, it was baked brie, spinach and butternut squash risotto, made with pearl barley. This was a great combo of rustic and modern, the risotto al dente and very tasty. Like my dish, it also came with some superb crisp garlic bread and salad, so generous portions too. And equally lovely presentation.

We had very little room for desserts, but they looked so good. For me, an apple, date and cinnamon crumble, with an almond and oat topping and custard; and for my partner, blackberry and sherry trifle, with fresh blackberries and homemade sponge in a sherry spiked jelly, custard and fresh cream. Both delicious and beautiful to look at — the perfect end to a truly memorable meal.

It’s clear that The Walnut Tree knows their way around good veggie and vegan food, it’s created and presented with so much care, flair and attention to detail, using our fantastic local produce. And superb warm and friendly service, too, especially from our waiter Zak. A must for vegans and veggies, and even for those who just love really good food!

Three-course dinner for two, including drinks - £59.55.

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GOOD NEWS FROM OUR REGION: Hurray for Harleston!

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ver wondered what’s going on in Harleston? This charming town has been voted Norfolk Town of the Year several times, and it’s no wonder. The beautiful architecture along narrow streets and quaint alleys reveals a rich history, and you can download a free audio trail app to get a fascinating insider’s view, as told by locals.

There is something for everyone in Harleston; a menagerie of shops, cafes, restaurants, a free museum, and a busy calendar of events live up to the town motto ‘Time for Everyone’. And with free parking you can do just that, and take your time to enjoy everything Harleston has to offer.

Take a look at the superb range of specialty shops, including clothing boutiques like Daisy & Co, Sue Read Shoes with a men’s clothing department, and antiques aplenty at Cornucopia at the Corn Exchange. Mrs Clarke’s General

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Store stocks unique interiors alongside home décor and gifts, and features a gourmet, fully-licensed coffee bar. Stop at The Green Cupboard and All Things Greener to refill cleaning products and stock up on nuts, seeds, spices and more.

When you’re ready for a rest, let your tastebuds guide you to an array of eateries including the vegan / vegetarian Hungry Cat Cafe, newlyrefurbished The Cap (Ampersand Brew Co’s first pub), and Momiji Japanese Restaurant. Take home Harleston’s finest from The Tudor Bakehouse, Adnams, DA Browne & Son butchers, and local fishmonger The Fish Box. Harleston has a wonderful community spirit, and offers some great events all year round, such as the annual pancake race, antiques fair, Christmas tree lighting festival, and the upcoming Food and Drink Festival on 2 October. You’ll always have a reason to return to Harleston.

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It’s exciting to both play and watch.

Community and Neighbourhood Support Manager Sam Apeh said: “The sessions are aimed at helping older people with various physical health levels enjoy the beautiful game. We support everything, including those with long-term health conditions, individuals who have never tried football before and those who may consider themselves to be slowing up or frail.”

As no tackling is allowed and players can only play at walking pace, the risks of injury or postmatch aches and pains are reduced.

As well as helping people keep active, walking football is sociable and a great way to meet new people and stay connected.

All sessions are free and take place at 9-10am every Saturday morning at Framingham Earl Sports Centre, Framingham Earl High School, Norwich Road, Poringland NR14 7QP. For more information, contact Heather Stabler on heather.stabler@ageuknorwich.org.uk or 07435 984683.

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However, it’s important to know that your family will always be consulted before organ donation goes ahead, and clinicians would never proceed

if your loved ones object. So it's crucial to talk to your family so they know what you want to happen in the event of your death.

'Leave Them Certain' is this year's call to action.

ig C Cancer charity are excited to announce that building work has begun for its new Norwich Cancer Support & Information Centre on Dereham Road, Norwich.

Big C sees first hand the impact cancer has on individuals, families, friends and communities across Norfolk & Waveney. Since 1980, the charity has been dedicated to the fight again cancer, and today helps thousands of people across the county and beyond.

The new centre, working with the other centres across Norfolk, will provide: counselling and support groups, specialist nurse support, welfare rights advice, individually tailored health and

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There are plenty of festivities to get everyone in the spirit.

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VILLAGE LIFE

Gospel from The Saints

By Julia Collins, who lives in Saint Nicholas

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e are entering that lovely golden part of the year when everything softens, mellowing in colour and texture.

The harsher brightness we’ve enjoyed from the sun becomes more rounded, giving us warmth slightly later every day and, likewise, tucking itself away that bit earlier each afternoon — especially when the day’s brought a surprise sample of wintery weather. Now is the time to check the log store, pull out thicker jumpers and reintroduce woolly gloves to our daily sorties.

Honing awareness that may well have already been sharpened (or perhaps awakened) during preceding months, we can again gorge our senses with all the delights nature has to offer.

From the visual feast to the satisfaction of gathering from the hedgerows — bounty we can take home to process into delicacies to brighten the darker, wintery months. Cobnuts, sloes, rosehips, all available to those in the know. We can then savour the season’s gifts inside, filling shelves with jewelled jars of jellies and cordials. Interesting to make, beautiful to look at and wonderful to consume or bestow as a gift.

Hallow’een creates an entertaining focus. An excuse for a party, and outside is ideal.

Pumpkins enjoy their annual attention, and nowadays this event spans several weeks.

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hallow’een begs some dressing up, scary masks at the very least, ghoulish face paint and terrifying talons almost de rigeur.

Just a week later we celebrate Guy Fawkes, that unmistakeable signpost heralding winter. With the garden at least partly ‘put to bed’ it’s an excellent opportunity for a bonfire, perhaps a barbecue, and even more (by now well rehearsed and expertly executed) outdoor cheer.

Gently but surely the daylight alters, but this year we will probably continue to meet up with friends more, and perhaps take long awaited holidays well

into the actual winter. We have learned to expand our ideas, appreciating and exploiting opportunities wherever they exist. ‘Seize the day, it might be taken away’ could be the theme resulting from the hampering lockdowns we endured.

Now we realise that you really don’t know what is round the corner, procrastination is doubly unwise. Battening down the hatches, we’ve had plenty of that! Open the doors and windows when meeting up inside and certainly keep safe, but let’s stretch everything that the autumn has to offer.

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02. Keep right to pass through some metal bars and enter a wooded area (Lizard Lane) with a well defined footpath. Follow this through the trees and exit to the left of a wooden gate onto a metalled path. Turn left and walk over the A11 on a pedestrian bridge.

03. On reaching a small parking area, turn left onto a footpath through a kissing gate, then left through another kissing gate into Silfield Nature reserve. Walk past a pond on the left and continue with the hedge on your right to leave the reserve, with a wooden fence on your left, though a hedged area on your right.

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Blogger and qualified ‘Dog Listener’ Julia Collins looks at how fun and play with your four-legged chum can be very instructive.

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t is said that half an hour’s constructive play / ‘training’ with a dog, is as tiring as an hour’s brisk walk. Good to know when the weather is horrible and a walk doesn’t feel very inviting.

A dog definitely needs one good walk a day, but the second one can be replaced, when really necessary.

Try telling your dog to sit and wait while you hide a favourite toy just out of sight. Then, return to your dog and quietly tell them to ‘find it’. Most dogs love this and you can expand the game to hide several articles at once. Make sure the pace is gentle – not too much skidding over shiny floors and loose rugs. Remember – only a calm pooch receives a reward.

Tryy also telling your dog to sit and wait while you move away

and then out of sight. He will delight in finding you and, once the idea has taken hold, someone else can hide and you can then send the dog to find them. He will understand this variation based on the previous experience.

Stashing treats around the house also goes down a storm.

Just place a little ‘reward’ behind chair legs, curtains or room entrances. Now you’ll see some high-speed concentration!

Having tried it once, reduce the number of locations and make them less obvious, thus obliging the dog to refine his search.

Adding detail to your usual routine is a good idea too. You can stretch time by making the period available intensely packed with requests. Sitting quietlyy while you put on your boots, hat and coat is all good practise.

Moving from ‘sit’ to ‘down’ and back again from a distance, followed by a little walk around at heel, a ‘wait’ then ‘come’, all refine attention, centre the dog on you – the leader, and use up ‘thinking energy’!

‘Good waiting’, ‘good no tearing around the hall’, no squeaking – you can see all this is demanding from a cerebral point of view, and all before anyone sets foot

outside the door. In addition, if ‘good paying attention’ and ‘carrying out’ have taken place beforehand, the walk might be a slightly more casual affair, dedicated to running around and letting off steam, rather than incorporating the usually recommended recalls, change of direction and play.

When you carry out a ‘pre-walk’, don’t feel hurried.

Don’t think ‘let’s get this over with before we hit the actual walk’. It is part of the exercise regime and a valuable one at that. A smoothly enriched few minutes concentrate the canine mind, calm the household and emphasise an important and rewarding discipline for everyone concerned.

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THE LAST POST The clock moves With endless rhythm Tick tock, tick tock They wait in silence Where the air is heavy It is a restless wait But time never fails to make her mark As our men stand firm Guns aimed and ready Awaiting their orders to be given The clock moves With endless rhythm Tick tock, tick tock They wait in silence Where the air is heavy vyy A signal is made And guns start firing Bullets propelling whistling, whirling The noise frightening Whilst the battles rage

Tick tock, tick tock Where the air is thick And the fighting heavy All around, lights flash, men fall While still, more orders are exchanged Now time has no consideration As the world spins And confusion wins The clock moves With endless rhythm Tick tock, tick tock Where the air is thick And the fighting heavy vyy

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ART

A stunning local cast!

In her final article for Village People, art writer Kristy Campbell interviews Suffolk sculptor Alice Ewing, who’s work reflects the local scenery

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utumn is upon us. Once again, the leaves on trees are beginning to turn and the cold weather is spurring on the fruit to fall. The days no longer measure quite as long, and we greet our woollen wears with open arms.

This harvest season I have had the pleasure of interviewing accomplished and distinctive Suffolk sculptor Alice Ewing, whose work flourishes at the turn of each season with new and beautiful decorative items commemorating the organic and changing scenery of the countryside.

Alice is a Cambridge University History of Art master’s graduate.

She owns and runs a foundrystudio with her partner Freddy, in Brandeston, which they started in 2016. The pair practiced under

Laurence Edwards, who facilitated their learning of the casting process. Alice tells us of the freelance career trajectory within a rural arts scene, and issues meaning to the stunning exclusive designs created in their Riggle Street studio.

Practice “The origins of my own foundry began whilst training in that atelier context. Myself and Freddy built a curious little foundry set-up out of an abandoned shopping trolley and an old steel bin — as soon as we clocked off in the main studio, we’d switch over to our own, running mini pours out the back in the evenings.

“Sculpture isn’t a tremendously ‘portable' process. The studio is full of moulds, there are physical and

material ideas sat around waiting to be cast. A sense of rootedness and of place tends to come about quite naturally. You literally have to ground part of yourself to see an idea all the way through in this material. There’s a great quote by Roger Deakin which has always stayed with me in this respect, he describes it as ‘freewheeling around a fixed point.’

“I’ve gradually developed different ‘areas’ within my practice as some ideas or projects have taken on a life of their own. My series and now second design-studio, Pomarius, as an example. This studio began as a residency project; I was working with a heritage garden, casting the produce in bronze as a way of celebrating the longevity and dedication to the site. The work and the concept took on a life of its own, recreating itself in different locations.

“I’ve since collaborated with fashion brand Loewe with Pomarius and it’s wonderful to still have a reason to visit beautiful gardens as part of this series.

My other sculpture focuses on landscape and place too, but with a very different aesthetic in the outcomes — linear, ‘drawn’ works in bronze. Alongside my work, we continue to operate as foundry casting for other artists and running the occasional educational programme via The Portable Foundry Project…so, I’ve developed many hats to wear!”

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Commissions “The project with Loewe has been incredibly exciting. I’ve produced a jewellery series for their SS21 collection, in addition to sculptures for a still life series as part of the same collection under creative director Jonathan Anderson. It was peculiar working on this under the pandemic — I was casting works and sending them off via UPS, all discussion and signing off happening remotely or over the phone. Then, suddenly, these works sent out in little brown boxes from deepest dark Suffolk were appearing in fashion photoshoots or being worn by people and tagged on Instagram! A recent commission to cast a full-size lobster in bronze was also pretty challenging, on a par with the pig’s head cast, now at the Unruly Pig, a few years ago!”

Community projects “Most recently, I’ve had a couple of projects responding to lockdown and the dramatic increase in loneliness that this has caused in rural communities locally. The Portable Foundry Project ran a residency with Suffolk Art Link in

Eye, supplying free sculpture kits to families and the local care home.

The outcomes of the kits created a collection of coins we cast in bronze. People were able to spend these in town; an opportunity to meet up and enjoy a slice of cake or a snack together, as well as taking part in the sculpture kit activities. I also collaborated on a project in Woodbridge for new parents during lockdown, repurposing a container to allow for creative workshops to happen there for mums and babies who’d otherwise lost access to local parent groups.”

Upcoming projects “I’m currently working on a collection of cast mushrooms through the Alde Valley Festival (Galloper Sands Gallery). It’s technically a year-long residency through Pomarius, documenting the wonderful 'fungi consequences' of the re-wilding there. Locally, I’ll have pieces with the Art for Cure show in September (25th-29th), at Merchants Table (Woodbridge) and Cambridge Contemporary.”

Managing the freelance journey “Create some space. I’m realising that more and more. There are always things to do, to generate, to finish. But I’m not sure that constant ‘directness’ is necessarily the best energy to nurture all the time. I think you need to have a working ‘structure’ and I think there needs to be some way of creating a bit of undesignated space within that.

“I feel quite lucky that this last year or so hasn’t been as disrupted as it has been for other freelancers.

I’ve still been able to get to the studio safely and continue to work.

I suppose my workplace doesn’t necessarily keep its boundaries; it is the studio/foundry, but it’s also home and anywhere I’m thinking about a project or a piece.”

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ow that autumn is upon us, your spring-planted hanging baskets and pots are probably looking a little tired and shabby, but just because the days are drawing in there’s no need to go short of a cheery splash of colour in the garden. Instead of taking down your baskets and hiding them in the shed (or worse still, leaving them on show!) try replanting them, and not only will you brighten up the dull months to come, you’ll also discover how much easier they are to maintain than summer displays.

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incredible value, plant them into fresh compost, add slow-release fertiliser, pop in a couple of ivy plants and you have a fully refreshed basket.

Mini cyclamen perform remarkably well in a sheltered position, they look great on their own or combine well with small evergreens such as bugle, house leeks, and small airy grasses. If it’s a tasty combination you’re after, take one purple or green sage, a variegated thyme, some rosemary (upright or creeping) and golden marjoram — a winning recipe for just outside the kitchen door!

Pots, troughs and other containers offer amazing scope for winter planting. A single evergreen shrub will provide structure and interest, for instance a winter-flowering viburnum, a sweet-smelling sarcococca, or a variegated dwarf pittosporum. If

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Conifers (don’t automatically think leylandii!) come in a beautiful range of textures, shapes and colours — gold, bronze, yellow, green and even blue, and not all grow to an enormous size. Try planting one with mixed winter heathers which flower for weeks and are loved by bees, plant in ericaceous (acid) compost or choose ‘Erica’ types which will thrive in most soils.

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Mimic nature – Position animal art somewhere that looks natural. Metal or wood looks particularly good, as it ages over time.

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elping kids to understand and be part of the changing seasons can be fun for everyone. The ere are plenty of things to engage young minds this autumn.

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By Helen Baczkowska, Conservation Officer at Norfolk Wildlife Trust

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This is Britain’s smallest bat, no bigger than my thumb and I spot it, for a moment, twisting as it hunts moths across the meadow.

I tell Mick that I’m sure I could hear bats when I was a child, and he says this was probably the social calls of pipistrelles. Sadly, human hearing diminishes as we age and I can now no longer hear the high-pitched squeaks and instead have to rely on the detector to pick up the echo location the bats use as they hunt and navigate at night.

As the evening darkens, there are a couple more pipistrelles – possibly the same ones returning – then a noctule bat flies high along the hedge before diving as it closes in on its prey. I am a novice in the world of bats and excited to be here, learning about creatures we usually only glimpse

Barbastelle bat, credit Mnolf

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Barbastelle bat, credit Charlotte Packman

Common Pipistrelle, credit Tom Marshall

Hedge landscapes in South Norfolk are great for bats, credit NWT

Bat surveyor, credit Tom Marshall

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ur next adventure takes us to Bungay, but first, we pop into Old Hall Farm, (NR35 2LP), where the delights on offer are just too tempting. You know us – we just can’t resist temptation!

We did have a ‘moment’ when we saw the size of the sausage rolls, but like all good girls we resisted.

Mornings are sweet – afternoons are savoury!

Old Hall Farm offers raw milk, milk shakes, cream, cheese, butter and so much more in their wonderful farm shop. The beautiful Jersey cows are allowed to keep their calves with them, rather than weaning at birth, usually for 6-8 months. It’s this kind of lovely story that makes the shop and cafe even more appealing. After enjoying our refreshments in the sunshine – watching the pig and goats and listening to the slightly annoying peacock cry, we left…but will definitely return.

We arrived in Bungay and parked opposite the Library;

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We took a walk through the High Street, and enjoyed the little antique shops, interior delights, a rather lovely clothes shop, a florist, a fascinating gift shop, a delicatessen, a fabulous green grocers and an art shop selling many supplies that will definitely require another visit.

The display in the grocers was breathtaking and not only was the merchandise wonderful, but we were greeted with much warmth and friendliness. No wonder Bungay is high on the list as being one of the best places to live in Suffolk.

The early medieval Bigod Castle (NR35 1DD) is nestled between open green spaces, little back streets and pretty cottages.

You can spend time reading up on the history and exploring the area, including the gatehouse curtain wall and the remnants of the inner bailey wall. A fantastic

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place for the children too – education and fun!!

Gill Starkie (right) It’s close to and Karen Fisher the River Waveney and there are plenty of walks along the river where you can enjoy various forms of wildlife – we even saw a Kingfisher!!

Stock up on delicious treats in the town – buy fresh bread, pastries and a few sausage rolls (of course) from Ma Belle Bakery and wander to the river bank – it’s a great place to have a picnic.

This little town is a jewel. It has a museum and the Fisher Theatre, and a number of tea rooms, restaurants and pubs.

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METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (160ºC fan). Grease and baseline 3 x 20cm sandwich tins. Grate the courgettes into a bowl lined with

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2. To make the lime syrup (if using) dissolve the sugar in the water over a medium heat, then add the lime, mash it down to extract all juice and boil for five minutes or so.

Leave to cool.

3. Whisk the eggs, vegetable oil and sugar until creamy. Sift in the flour, bicarb, baking powder and xanthan gum and beat well. Add the poppy seeds, lime juice and zest and beat through, then add the drained courgette and combine thoroughly.

4. Divide between the cake tins and bake for 25 – 30 minutes, until risen and springy to the touch.

Remove from the oven, run a knife around the edge and leave in the tin. If using, brush each cake with lime syrup, or skewer and pour on for a stickier cake.

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Add the juice and zest and beat in thoroughly. ₁ 6. Use ⁄⁴ of the frosting between each layer of cake, then cover the top and sides with the remainder.

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This time, we take a walk down memory lane in Gislingham.

This 1915 postcard shows the Gislingham Six Bells pub at the end of the high street. Charles Knott was landlord at the time. The pub is still open today, but the buildings on the left have been converted into houses.

Gislingham War Memorial was erected in 1920 and unveiled in the churchyard. This postcard shows the rector, soldiers and Boy Scouts at the ceremony.

The high street in 1949, featuring an old village cottage.

Both sides of the street have since had new cottages added, so the village looks very different today.

St Mary’s Church, seen here in 1911, was built in the 15th century and contained six bells. The Rev Daniel Bennett was rector at the time.

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A noveltyy postcard from 1910,, which was popular at the time.

John Kerry’s Post Office, in 1908, was also a grocer and draper, selling everyday items. He also made door-todoor deliveries with a horse and cart.

Gislingham tower mill, in 1912, on Mill Street, run by Nathan Finch. It was put up for sale in 1928, along with the miller’s house, and demolished in 1930. The house still remains.

Mill Street, in 1928, featuring the United Methodist Chapel, which was built in 1860 along with a meeting room. The population at this time was 450. Many new houses have now been built along this street.

The Norfolk Postcard Club meets regularly in Trowse in Norwich and new members are very welcome. Meetings have currently been suspended. Dennis is also the author of several local history books that can be purchased by contacting him direct.

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With the pandemic putting Queen + Adam Lambert’s epic UK and European tour on pause until 2022, the acclaimed drummer has decided to hit the road for a set of intimate shows. The upcoming concerts will showcase his distinctive percussive, vocal and song writing talents that have been integral to Queen’s live and recorded output since 1970.

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loved tracks including A Kind of Magic, Radio Ga Ga, I’m In Love With My Car, Sheer Heart Attack and These Are the Days of Our Lives, while also being one of rock’s most distinctive vocalists, Taylor promises a solo tour with an enthusiastic foray into Queen and his own classic catalogues, while also including new songs written in lockdown that feature on the multi-instrumentalist’s new Outsider album.

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If you’re looking to recreate that buzz, why not visit Falcon Meadow and enjoy some lighthearted Olympic-style challenges in beautiful surroundings?

These ‘events’ below are designed for all ages and physical abilities, and the combination of exercise, fresh air and nature will give you a boost as the weather turns colder. Make it as competitive or experimental as you like, but do have fun!

White Water Pooh Sticks Gather a selection of ergonomic sticks from the selection freely available, launch them into the water from the bridge and watch as they embark on a white-knuckle course over the weir. Gold medal to the first stick to appear (in any state) on the other side of the bridge.

Stick Javelin Find a long stick that looks like it might be aerodynamic. Choose an open area of the meadow with no people or dogs. Take your position at an agreed point (a molehill could serve as a good marker) and launch your ‘stick javelin’ as far as you can. Measure the distance thrown by pacing.

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Steeplechase (Note - this event requires recent rainfall for maximum authenticity) Begin at the Falcon Gate. Aim to run / wheel the entire length of the meadow, jumping in – or driving through if you are in a wheelchair or buggy – as many puddles as possible along the way. The winner can be the fastest time (traditional) or the wettest / muddiest participant (possibly more fun).

Rhythmic Gymnastics Choose a leafy branch (make sure it’s dead, detached and down) or a wavy reed. Competitors must aim to move across the meadow demonstrating speed, skill and flexibility, while waving – or ideally throwing – their prop into the air and catching it in a graceful manner. Judges can award points for agility and / or self-expression.

Olympic Charades Choose a quiet area of the meadow for your ‘stage’. Athletes must take it in turns to ‘act out’ an Olympic event – while audience members guess which one it is. Medals to most convincing actors!

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WHAT'S ON THIS MONTH

Village Notice Board DANCING Thursdays, 7.30pm Scottish Country Dancing St George's Hall, Long Lane, Stoke Holy Cross NR14 8LY Come and try a new activity to keep your mind and body healthy and active! All welcome, no experience necessary.

Come on your own or bring a friend. £4 including light refreshments. For more, call Hilary on 07501 837761, or email scottishdancingthursdays@ gmail.com

ART

25 September to 10 October Open Studios across Norfolk More than 320 artists will be taking part across 267 venues to share and sell their work, opening up their studios, garages, spare rooms, garden rooms, community spaces and schools. www.norfolkstudios.org.uk

MUSIC Tues 12 Oct, 7.30pm Spiers & Boden ‘The Comeback Tour’ The Cornhall, 10 St Nicholas St. Diss IP22 4LB Described by The Guardian as

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EXHIBITION Sat 16 to Fri 22 Oct, 10-4pm Iceni Botanical Artists – Floral Art Reawakening The Guildhall, Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1PR The Iceni Botanical Artists are an East Anglian based group specialising in depicting the wonderful world of plants in a variety of mediums, with a majority favouring watercolour.

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EVENT Sat 16 Oct, 6.30pm Denham Ploughman’s Supper & Auction The Red Feather Club, Denham Raising money for the restoration of our WWII guard room/village hall. A massive variety of auction items to interest everyone, from a sack of local potatoes

to a weekend away in a Suffolk holiday let. All tickets include a ploughman’s supper from locally sourced suppliers. Ticket only event. Contact Jane Gilmore: janegilmore@rocketmail.com, 07793 047986.

DRAMA Wed 27 to Sat 30 Oct, 7.30pm Waiting for God Archbishop Sancroft High School, Harleston Harleston Players present the much-loved BBC comedy.

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CRAFT FAIR Sat 6 November, 10.30am Pennoyer’s Christmas Craft Fair The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary A welcome return of this popular craft fair event. Over 20 craft stalls from local crafters and artisans, giving you plenty of ideas for Christmas gifts and stocking fillers. Free Entry. Parking available. Contact Kath Jones, admin@pennoyers.org.uk / 01379 67666 www.pennoyers.org.uk

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This year, we are celebrating our 50th Anniversary, having been established on 30 September 1971, and continue to maintain our role, activities and a flourishing membership. We organise monthly meetings with a guest speaker for 10 months of the year, social events and excursions in the summer, and an AGM in November.

The year concludes with a very popular Christmas party, with a traditional meal of bangers and mash and baked beans – knowing we will all be over-stuffed with turkey later on! This is followed by a delicious selection of desserts provided by members, a quiz, a raffle, and musical entertainment.

Like so many other community events, this lapsed during the recent Covid lockdown, but we are hoping it can be reestablished and become even more enjoyed and appreciated in the coming Yuletide season.

On 30 September, for our anniversary jollification in the new Community Centre, we are planning speeches and a buffet, a celebration Drawings with watercolour, by Alan Cobb. cake, and an Courtesy of the Bungay Society. exhibition of

ust over 20 years ago, the Bungay Society was affectionately dubbed The Watchdog, when a booklet containing articles that had been published in the Society’s Journal was issued to celebrate its 25th Anniversary.

The Watchdog Wags His Tail affirmed in the preface that the Society performed the role of a friendly and reliable protector, playing an important part in the community, and focusing on its chief aims, namely: • To stimulate interest in the town, and surrounding area • To promote high standards of planning and architecture • To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic and public interest.

photos depicting Society events and activities during the last half century. A new edition of The Watchdog Wags his Tail is also planned, to include articles published in the Journal from 2000-2020. In addition to photos of events, it will include some of the attractive watercolours of Bungay buildings created by Alan Cobb, a local architect. He was a long-serving member of the Society, and gave us permission to issue framed and unframed replicas of his works to raise money for our funds.

So we have much to look forward to in the coming months, and hope that both long serving members, and new faces, will share in our continued role as the town’s faithful and feisty old Watchdog!

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The sport pulls all these people together to form, in their words, 'The Fun Syndicate’.

We are a nationwide group, and a local syndicate has recently been set up from a group from Diss Golf Club. We jointly own eight horses, and our growing organisation has seen plenty of winners and places.

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A beginners’ guide to homeopathy E

veryone has heard of homeopathy – but how much do you really know about it and what it’s used for? Homeopathy is a holistic medicine which uses specially prepared, highly diluted substances (given mainly in tablet form) that trigger the body’s own healing mechanisms.

A homeopath will prescribe treatment according to the patient’s specific set of symptoms, individually tailored to how they experience them, and taking into account their overall level of health.

Homeopathy is based on the principle of ‘like treats like’ – which means a substance that can cause symptoms when taken in large doses can be used in small amounts to treat similar symptoms. For example, drinking too much coffee can cause sleeplessness and agitation so, according to this principle, when made into a homeopathic medicine it could be used to treat people suffering from sleeplessness and agitation.

This concept is sometimes used in conventional medicine; the stimulant Ritalin is used to treat patients with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and small doses of allergens, such as pollen, are sometimes used to de-sensitise allergic patients.

An important difference with homeopathy, however, is that the medicinal doses (known as remedies) are so small that toxic side-effects are completely avoided.

Homeopathic principles date back to Hippocrates (460-377BC), but in its current form homeopathy has been widely used worldwide for more than 200 years. Britain’’s Royal Family have enjoyed homeopathic care from the 1830s to the present dayy. George VI was so impressed with its po ositive effects that he named his prize racehorse Hypericum after a populaar homeopathic remedy for nerve injury.

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Tony Blair, has gone on record to say that he used homeopathic remedies for his children.

Homeopathy is very popular in Europe, and an integral part of every day healthcare. In France, 67% of medical practitioners believe that homeopathic medicines offer effective treatment. In England, 42% of physicians refer patients for homeopathic treatment, as do 45% of Dutch practitioners.

Many major Hollywood stars use homeopathy to maintain their health and speed recovery. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Pamela Anderson, Tina Turner, Jane Fonda and Sir Paul McCartney to name just a few!

Sports personalities like David Beckham, Martina Navratilova and Boris Becker have treated their injuries using homeopathy for a rapid recovery. When this system is chosen by professionals, it makes sense for everyone to use it – young and old alike! Sports injuries vary from minor sprains during a family game, to a major injury preventing professional sports people continuing their career. We can all use homeopathy to alleviate physical pain and injury, here’s how.

Bumps and bruises Arnica – an excellent remedy for trauma, falls and bruising, and for both physical and emotional injury.

Cuts and lacerations Calendula – to heal wounds quickly, reduce pain and d prevent infection.

Dilute in waterr, apply to a piece of gauze and used as a compress over an open injury.

Nerve damage Hypericum m – quickly relieves intense pain in areas rich in nerve en ndings. Remember this when you trap your fingers in a door! Hypericum can even n be used where an am mputee suffers from sevvere neuralgia.

Broken bones Symphytum (comfrey) – used to ease pain and swelling if there has been a fracture, and to accelerate the healing process.

Strains and sprains Rhus-Tox and Ruta – these have many uses, particularly where pain is felt on first movement, but improves after warming up or continued motion. Ruta is for deep pain from injury to the periosteum of the bone, for wrenched tendons or where muscles have become tight and stiff. Use for conditions like Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and repetitive strain injuries.

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Fever Belladonna – if the patient is hot to the touch with fiery cheeks. Extremities may be cold and pain will be a throbbing. Children respond very quickly to Belladonna if they have a fever or delirium. Can be used for sore throats, headaches, boils, mastitis, and sunstroke.

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i Judy, many people have at least one pair of jeans they never wear, and I bet you’re the same! Why, because they just don’t fit right? But with autumn upon us, jeans are core staples that can take you anywhere during the cooler months.

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There are so many brands out there, and each has its own signature. The key is finding the perfect fit for your personal body shape. Balancing proportions is the secret to jeans becoming your best friend and finding that feel good factor!

Know your Rise Jeans come in short, mid, or high rise. Your Rise is the length from crotch to tummy button. Tall, curvy, or pear ladies tend to need a high rise jean. This has a curved rise at the back and will fit over the bottom and up to the waist, holding everything in, in a figure flattering way.

Generally, top heavy, apple and rectangular ladies can opt for a mid rise, which will sit well on their lower rise body.

Discover your Curve Your Curve is the relationship from waist to hip. Hourglass or pear shapes tend to have smaller waists and fuller hips and require brands that have fabric in the hip area and a tighter waistband. V-shape, apples and rectangles tend to have less waist and narrower hips. Look for jeans with a wider waistband and less fabric in the cut of the jean around the hip.

Decide on your Denim It should go without saying that you pay for what you get with jeans. Good quality denim will stretch less, fade more gradually and above all, fit much better.

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Pick your Pockets Aim for fuss free pockets. Back pockets that are small will make your bum look bigger.

Choose larger pockets, set closer together rather than far apart, to reduce butt size!

Choose your Cut Opt for skinny, bootcut, or slim straight if you have narrower hips than torso. Alternatively, if you are bottom heavy, or have a curved hourglass shape, go for straight, flared, or a ‘curved’ skinny, worn with a balancing jacket or long top. Curvy girls can wear skinnies – it’s just all about balancing those proportions!

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Beauty packing waste is a serious problem, but there are ways you can minimise your beauty footprint, while also enhancing your wellbeing and appearance.

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Practice facial massage Incorporate facial massage ge into your daily skincare routine, either while cleansing or applying your favourite oil; it’s one of the best ways you can instantly brighten, tone and de-puff your face. There’s a plethora of tutorials and guides available online showcasing various techniques – I sometimes like to use a gua sha or jade roller, but the key takeaway here is consistency.

Epsom Salts dissolve in the bath to leave skin soothed and toned.

It relaxes the muscles while providing a pampering, sensual experience. A 20-minute soak can support a good night’s sleep and make you feel ultra-relaxed.

Eat more fermented foods

We all know the importance of diet and, of course, the basics need to be covered; fruit and veg, healthy fats, protein, etc, but it’s also good to feed the gut with fermented foods.

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A good haircut is so underrated! Finding a stylist who can enhance your hair texture and create a style that suits your face shape and lifestyle can reduce the need for hair products and tools. Once you’ve found your signature style, all you’ll need is a gentle shampoo and conditioner and a good hair brush and you’ll be good to go. Effortless, easy hair at its best.

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Changing the Lives of a Million Orphans Norfolk journalist, Sandie Shirley, spotlights the inspiring stories of men and women from the region and beyond that have seen them reach for victory.

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former footballer from Norwich has won the hearts of the Chinese Government to change the fortunes and lives of a million orphan children.

Robert Glover (OBE) who experienced near death on a Royal Navy submarine, cemented an unsurpassed alliance between UK and Chinese Governments, vowing to give his all to serve the country.

Robert founded the Norwichbased charity Care for Children, and as a result, orphan children are living with families as an alternative to institutions. His remarkable story can be heard in Attleborough on 29 September during a two-course meal at various venues, as an introduction to the Alpha course at Christ Community Church.

It tells of a former social worker who, 23 years ago, gave away his possessions and burnt the mattresses from the family beds, before boarding a one-way flight to Shanghai with his wife and six young children, after leaving the rural idyll of their Guernsey farm.

“I had been a believer all my life, but God broke my heart and called me to China. I wanted to give 100% or nothing,” says Robert, who has seen far-reaching miracles and blessings.

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They moved to the wealthiest city in China and embraced its people, including a family with a disabled child. “We involved them with the church and the community were interested in what we did, so we invited the whole village to our house for Christmas trifle, cakes, turkey, ham and mince pies,” says Robert.

“One little orphan girl, all skin and bones, went to live with a family and needed an operation on her heart as she made a health comeback. When the surgeon came to do the operation, he wiped a tear away when he found nothing wrong with her heart. It became national news in China with the story: ‘Miracle baby healed by the love of a mother’.”

Robert, now an adviser at international conferences, events and consortia, continues: “We are all orphans before God takes us into his family. One five-yearold orphan said she was like a caterpillar, but she became the butterfly she was always meant to be when she lived with a family.”

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Prepare your home for a property valuation An essential guide from Spire Solicitors LLP

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he Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have meant most of the population has been spending a lot more time at home. This is set to continue, as many businesses are encouraging staff to work from home permanently. This extra time in the house, and the additional space and facilities needed, means that many people are looking to sell their current home and look for another.

What is a property valuation?

A property valuation is an estimate of the value of your home, if you were to sell it.

Usually, this is the first step in the process of selling a house.

As a seller, you will want to do everything you can to maximise the value of your home and bring extra spending power for your next home purchase. There are a few simple things you can do to get your home ready for your property valuation and maximise its value.

your home. Ensure the painting is done to a high standard and the appropriate type of paint is used, for example use bathroom paint in a bathroom to avoid mould.

Clean This may be an obvious one, but you’d be surprised how much added value a deep clean can add to your home. Make sure you clean interior cupboards, skirting boards, corners of ceilings and any other places you may usually overlook.

Maintenance Many of us have a list of small home improvements that we have just never got around to doing.

That dripping tap, the faulty cabinet, or the lightbulb that never got changed. Well now is the time to fix them, and present your home in the most positive light.

Paint A fresh coat of a neutral colour paint, such as white or cream, can really brighten up the look of

Benefits It’s also important to let your property valuer know about all the benefits and features of your

home they may not be aware of. For example, if you have just refurbished the kitchen or upgraded an appliance that will stay in the property, make sure you mention these.

Instructing a solicitor for the sale of your home After ensuring your home value is maximised and you are ready to sell, make sure you contact an experienced residential conveyancing team that can guide you though your property sale and purchase.

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