Village People Norfolk/Suffolk border edition - Feb/March 2017 (Early Spring)

Norfolk/Suffolk border edition

FEB / MARCH 2017

COMMUNITY / LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE

in Pulham St Mary

EXPERT AUCTION ROOM PREDICTIONS FOR 2017

Featured Artists Norwich Contemporaries

Regional book reviews Ladies who lunch take a trip to Spooner Row Exercise your brain with our crossword

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CONTENTS FEB/MAR 2017

Out & About

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Good news from our region Read part 6 of The Stowaway Cat Norwich Fashion Week Going, going, gone! Antique predictions for 2017 Ladies who lunch visit The Boars in Spooner Row Mama Mia! Abba’s iconic musical comes to Norwich Village notice board Recipe for spring vegetable soup Our top ten tips for a happier relationship

Home & Garden

34 Recipe for poached chicken hotpot 37 Garden jottings from Ken 38 On your plot signals the first signs of spring 43 How to sell your house this season 45 Go ahead Gissing - how £1 million lottery funding is being put to good use 47 Lest we forget – the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum in ckleburgh celebrates Dickleburgh

48 Featured artists – Norwich contemporaries 51 Refreshing Waters spotlights the inspiring Mary Berry 53 A new campaign in towns “Standing up for sitting down” 55 Fantastic competition to win a personal styling session at John Lewis 56 Regional reads – what we are loving this issue 59 Memories of Pulham St Mary 63 Great recommendations for local businesses 65 How to avoid scams online 67 Stories from our region - Tom Blackmore & the school inspector 68 Read all about it: Crime & Punishment

51 Health & Beauty

71 Get on your bike and raise money for the East Anglian Air Ambulance with Diss Cyclathon 72 Pancake Day 73 Heath Q&A: cures for constipation 75 How healthy are your gums?

77 Cheap beauty products – too good to be true?

Shopping

80 Exercise your brain cells with our crossword 82 Dark and seductive, this year’s spring fashion is anything but pastel

Jobs, Money & Business

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59 service Aree you looking for a particular product or service?

Check out our Local Business Directory on pages 92 & 93

87 Looking for a new job? Read our top tips on creating a professional first impression 89 Smart money secrets – peer to peer lending and how it can benefit you 92 Find a local business or service in our directory 94 Village wanderings take a walk around Geldeston & Beccles

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Quarterly, monthly, bi-monthly? We’re often asked how many times a year we publish, so to answer the question, it’s bimonthly. But this doesn’t fully answer the question as the dictionary description of bi-monthly is ‘occurring or produced twice a month or every two months’. And before you cry out that you know the answer, it is of course, every two months. That’s a lot of magazines a year if you bear in mind that we print 50,000 copies of every issue; 300,000 to be precise!

We now reach over 200 villages in South Norfolk and we really love hearing from readers if you have a story to share about your village. In this issue, we cover the amazing success of one of South Norfolk’s smaller villages who has won itself nearly £1 million of lottery funding for community projects over the last two years. Walking round its quiet lanes, you might be tempted to call it sleepy, but I think you’ll agree from reading our article that it’s anything but. Can you guess which village I am talking about?

With spring just around the corner, would you like the chance to have a new look? Well this issue’s competition is just for you as we have teamed up with John Lewis to offer one lucky reader a personal styling session at John Lewis in Norwich. Hop onto our website where you can follow our easy instructions of how to enter.

Just a reminder that we’re very happy to support anything and everything local and community based so if you are organising an event this year, or you know someone who is, do remember that you can promote your events for free with Village People by submitting them directly to our website www.village-people.info.

With thousands and thousands of readers, it’s the best way to get free promotion in the region.

Until next time readers, well two months to be exact!

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FEB / MARCH 2017

Norfolk/Suffolk border edition

COMMUNITY / LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE

in Pulham St Mary

OF THE YEAR

FEB / MARCH 2017

COMMUNITY / LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE GAZINE

EXPERT AUCTION ROOM PREDICTIONS FOR 2017

Featured Artists Norwich Contemporaries

South Norfolk edition

OF THE YEAR

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE in Pulham St Mary

FEATURED ARTISTS

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Good News FROM OUR REGION VILLAGE PEOPLE CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY We LOVE everything local and are looking forward to another year of supporting local community events.

We’ve donated money to many popular local events over the last eight years including Wynterfestt in Wymomdham, a summer community picnic

organised by Waitrose, a Christmas lunch for those living alone in South Norfolk, not to mention purchasing the cabinet in the coffee shop at Waitrose that houses an exhibition of the most amazing art from students at Wymondham High Academy.

Do pop over and have a look

when you are next doing your weekly shop!

2017 is already off to a positive start and we are thrilled to be able to sponsor an art exhibition at Wymondham Arts Centre in July. Watch this space for more new ws on this in a futu uree magazine.

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Only the Brave, East Anglian Air Ambulance’s obstacle course challenge event, is back for the second year, taking place at the Elveden Estate near Thetford on 1 and 2 April 2017 to raise money for their life-saving charity.

There will be six races in total over the weekend with three each day. People can enter individually or as part of a team and they can choose between a 5 or 10 mile mud run with over 40 obstacles; running, crawling, climbing, and scrambling to the finish line. And this year, it’s bigger, better, and muddier than ever before!

East Anglian Air Ambulance needs to raise over £11m this year to keep its helicopters in the sky and Only is the Brave is one way to help achieve this.

For more information about this event and to register to take part, please visit: www.eaaa.org.uk/events/only-the-brave/

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NEW ALL-WEATHER FOOTBALL PITCH FOR LONG STRATTON MACMILLAN MAMMOTH QUIZ The Macmillan Mammoth Quiz is back, now in its 9th year with a brand new, brain-teasing quiz for 2017.

The Mammoth Quiz is Macmillan’s nationwide quiz. Simply put, it is the same quiz, being held on the same day, at the same time, throughout the country. We need you to help make the 2017 Macmillan Quiz the biggest and best yet.

Macmillan are looking for local groups and businesses across the UK to host a quiz on 24th February 2017 to raise vital funds for people affected by cancer. It’s a really fun and easy way to raise money for Macmillan, and you can hold your quiz anywhere from the local pub or bowling club to the office or school.

It’s free to sign up to host a Mammoth Quiz. You will be sent a welcome pack with a 2017 quiz and fundraising materials. All that is left for you to do is book a venue and sell tickets!

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Norwich City FC legend Darren Huckerby has officially opened Long Stratton Leisure Centre’s new artificial grass pitch, with Canaries’ defender Russell Martin also backing the project.

The state-of-the-art facility will be used extensively by the local community, with Long Stratton High School and Long Stratton FC delivering sessions to grow and develop local football.

It includes three 5-a-side pitches and will host a weekly 9-a-side competition.

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the creation of a multisport ‘hub’ that will address the current and future sporting needs of Long Stratton and the surrounding villages.

Darren Huckerby, who lives locally and now works at Norwich City FC as their Under-16s coach, said: “What a brilliant new pitch this is! My playing days and role as a coach have made me appreciate just how important these types of facilities are, with youngsters needing to get out there and enjoy their football on top quality playing surfaces.”

GREAT FUN for all the family

THE SOUND OF NATURE An art group is launching a new project to make music and connect with nature. Sensing Nature, a new initiative by Waveney and Blyth Arts, will explore the nature of sound and sound in nature, and will lead to bespoke outdoor musical performances in 2017.

Working with the Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind and a group of professional musicians, the group will partner with locally-based visually impaired singers and musicians to inspire people to become sound-aware.

Jan Dungey, co-project manager, said: “Local animals, birds, insects and other creatures make the most extraordinary sounds – from barking foxes, to melodic nightingales, to chirping crickets.”

The resultant sound trail, comprising instrumental and vocal performances, will be performed to the public at Thornham Walks, a beautiful area of woodland near Eye, in June 2017.

For more information, please contact Mike Davison from Waveney and Blyth Arts on 01379 852501 or email davisonmike@outlook.com.

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Out & About

WISHING YOU A HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2017

Eye’s two little gems, the Tilting Sky Gift Shop and The Chocolate Café are now under the same roof at 4 Broad Street in the middle of town.

Our friendly and professional team at The Tilting Sky gift shop and Cocoa Mama’s Chocolate Cafe are ready to bring you fresh new gifts and treats this Spring.

The Tilting Sky is crammed full of gifts for all ages including jewellery, handbags, scarves, ceramics, toiletries, candles, toys and decorations.

Next door, The Chocolate Café serves great lunches, fresh homemade cakes, delicious coffee and the best hot chocolate. Perfect for warming up on early Spring mornings.

Our own luxury truffles and pralines, handmade by our Chocolatier, continue to delight everyone, and we have lots of chocolate gift ideas for Valentine’s Day and Mothering Sunday.

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PART 6

The Stowaway cat In Part 5, Su was having second thoughts about her lunch date with Graham when Milly the cat got completely stuck on the bedroom windowsill…

“Hang on!” I shouted as I went upstairs into the bedroom, intending to open the window, and let her in.

“Budge up, woman,” I said, pointing to the other side of the window.

“I can’t move!” was the retort I received.

She was standing on the narrow sill, trying to twist her head so that she could stare inwards through the glass, her whiskers flattened the wrong way against her face, and her eyes wild and staring.

“Yes, you can move,” I yelled, “and it might help if you backed away from the opening part of the window, so that I can let you in!” All this I had to shout loudly because of the efficiency of the double glazing and the inefficiency of the cat brain.

She whimpered. “I can’t hear you. I can’t get down. I’m frightened. I don’t like it here. HELP ME!” Having no other choice, I ran downstairs, found the garage key, got the car out of the garage, found the ladder, went back indoors, upstairs, changed shoes, went back down, outside, positioned the ladder under the window, found two bits of brick to level-up the ladder, hoisted my skirt up to the waist and effected a rescue worthy of the fire brigade.

She wriggled a bit on the way down the ladder, but my vicelike grip on her head foiled her useless attempts to free herself.

Her teeth, locked in a similar but more painful vice-like grip on my arm, meant that I only had one elbow available to steady myself on the descent, so I leaned forwards, supporting myself with my forehead on the rungs.

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Within the space of four minutes all my efforts to look presentable for my lunch date with Graham were undone.

“It was only a bloody grass snake, you dim-wit,” I growled as we made our undignified way back down the ladder. She jumped out of my arms to do the last 6 inches totally unaided.

“Ah, back on solid ground,” she purred gaily, sounding like an astronaut landing on Mars.

“I don’t know what all the fuss was about,” she trilled brightly.

“Now I’ve got to put the ladder away, in case of burglars,” I muttered.

So, at the very moment Graham rolled up in his magnificent car, I was frantically trying to re-apply lipstick without looking, squirting perfume to hide the smell of antiseptic cream on my gnawed bits of flesh, and generally trying to adopt a relaxed appearance.

“Well, look at you!” he exclaimed, as he got out of the car. I panicked just for a moment, wondering which part of Milly was still sticking to me. “My very own fashion model,” he went on, smiling rather too smugly for my immediate comfort.

Ah well, let’s get it over with, I thought.

Part 7 continues in the next issue.

Copyright Susan Lidster

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Norwich Fashion Week 2017 This March, Norwich Fashion Week is back for the seventh year and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever. All the core shows are once again taking place at OPEN, a vibrant and contemporary building in the heart of Norwich. Don’t miss out – follow our guide to all the top shows!

The Retailer’s Show

Thursday 9 March, 8pm This launch event showcases the fashion trends available from local independents and high-street retailers. It has become a firm favourite with fashionistas across the city who are looking to spot key items for their spring and summer wardrobes.

The Hair and Make-up Show

Friday 10 March, 8pm This year the event has been given a theatrical vibe and will cover topto-toe fashion looks, from dramatic hair styles and gorgeous glasses er enhance the through to glamourous body art, all designed to further outfits and finish the overall look.

The Vintage Show

Sunday 12 March, 8pm With Norwich famed for its vintage scene, this show captures the essence of the city’s vintage boutiques and styling through the ages. Expect a party vibe and styles from the 40s through to the 90s, plus re-worked vintage fabrics and modern vintage repro.

The Designer’s Show

Tuesday 14 March, 8pm Those looking for the next big thing shouldn’t miss thiss show, which is a platform for an eclectic mix of local designers, tailors, milliners and stylists to showcase theiir talents and inspire the audience with stunning creation ns.

Design and Enterprise Day

Wednesday 15 March, 10am-4pm One of the core aims of NFW is to support and educate local, fledgling designers. The Design and Enterprise event features inspiring talks and entrepreneurial advice seminars, creative education sessions for local schools.

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Friday 17 March, 9pm The week culminates in style with the quirky Fashion Excess Show.

This evening event, which runs until 2am, fuses alternative fashion styles with live music and a party atmosphere. Inspired by a mix of Fashion Rocks and Victoria’s Secret fashion shows, it is perfect for those who love mixing up their style and rocking an individual look.

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Going, going, gone!

Elizabeth Talbot, Director of TW Gaze, Diss Auction Rooms and BBC television antiques

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2016 was a very dynamic year for the auction market: activity was frenetic, interest in buying and selling was strong, prices for certain specialisms were seen to rally. So, what can we expect for 2017 and where should our attention turn if we want to follow a winning trend?

Last year saw a steady return to favour of a variety of classic auction room favourites, with competition between bidders pushing values up. Whilst fashions change very quickly in the modern consumer-led world, I see no reason why these current contenders should not shine throughout 2017 as well: 1. Local photograph postcards, especially those privately executed and produced – the rarer the image subject, e.g. floods, fires, early transport, shops and services, advertising or views now lost, the more successful the card 2. Period oak – a long-overdue return to an appreciation of England’s finest wood 3. Vintage and classic cars – this market has returned to the fast lane after dawdling, some would say almost on the hard shoulder, for a few years 4. Good quality 20th century studio pottery – especially by British potters, who have somewhat stolen the crown from Scandinavian producers in recent months

5. Local art – the distinctive East Anglian art tradition extends over many centuries and is alive and well today; collectors tend d to be very loyal and this continues as an area for both appreciation and investment 6. Musical instruments, classic and evocative of their time – e.g. 18th and 19th century violins and 1950s/60s electric guitars, especially Fenders and Gibsons: genetic “all-so-ran” examples are not faring so well 7. Ercol furniture – interestingly it is currently the light elm colour and not the dark mahogany shades which are finding favour: this has been a complete reversal in taste in just a few months 8. Vintage and retro music systems, especially by Bang & Olufsen – sparked by the well-publicised surge in vinyl revival 9. Craftsman’s tools from bygone eras – these have never really been out of favour, but nonetheless, there has been a hearty appetite for these throughout 2016 and prices have continued to rise; I see no reason why this should abate 10. Weird and wonderful, quirky and ugly, tend to yield surprises, so never dismiss anything – often pretty and beautiful result in the biggest disappointments Whether you wish to collect and invest or divest and liquidise, a full auction calendar can be found at twgaze.co.uk

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A 1926 Rolls Royce drophead coupé with mullion coachwork. Chassis No GYK36, engine No G1851 with a 3.127cc six cylinder engine producing 62 mph. This vehicle came with tools, driver’s hat and gloves, a Dickey seat and a copy of“The Rolls Royce Twenty”by John M Fascal where it is listed on page 498. Sold for £46,000

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Bunwell Road, Spooner Row, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9LL 01953 605851 • www.theboars.co.uk

One of my favourite up-market eateries, The Boars, has recently changed hands, and I was interested to see what changes have been made. I have eaten there half a dozen times in the past and always enjoyed the food and the company.

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e were shown to our reserved table by a Nice Young Man, and were handed a newspaper-style menu each; there were also specials on a blackboard which caught my eye.

While we perused the options, I started on my cool draft Adnams Southwold ale, and my companion drank her San Perito.

The menu included pork, beef, duck, bream, smoked mackerel and two vegetarian options. I liked the idea of the red onion tart with goats’cheese and leeks, and my friend asked for the smoked mackerel.

Nice Young Man brought our food after about 25 minutes which gave us time to study the other pages of the menu. There is a Little Piglets section with two courses for a reasonable £7, and a Sunday menu showing the roasts – sirloin of beef, chicken, loin of pork, and a nut roast – all at £12 or £13. Interestingly, the Christmas special three course lunch with a free glass of wine was only £29, so roll on next December!

I discovered my buttered leeks hiding under the onion tart that was surrounded by red pepper pesto, the beetroot and the pomegranate seeds added a sweet and bright red touch to the meal which was generously proportioned and extremely

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tasty. By this time, my friend had all but finished her smoked mackerel and was waiting for Nice Young Man to bring her a spoon to finish up the sauce.

Cubes of garlic potato and fennel and chicory surrounded her generous portion of fish.

Both dishes had pea shoots scattered over them giving a light-hearted touch with their curly tendrils.

For pudding I had spotted an orange and Cointreau panna cotta with cranberry ice cream. It came with cranberries sprinkled over it and was delicious, and not too sickly sweet. A generous size serving at a reasonable price. My friend chose star anise and red wine poached pear with orange sponge and vintage orange marmalade which she pronounced perfect, especially the orange sponge.

A couple of espressos finished the meal off beautifully, and they were hot and strong, and

came with a lovely freshly baked Christmassy biscuit each.

I really enjoyed this meal, and the place is warm and very friendly. If you want peace and quiet away from the food, there is a dog-friendly snug with a log fire. For followers of the gin craze, there are 12 different gins on the menu, and the same number of whiskies.

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WINTER WARMER LUNCHES 2 COURSES WITH A DRINK £19 (3 COURSES WITH A DRINK £24)

Our Winter Warmer Lunches are available Monday to Saturday ryy and March. Choose two 12– 2.30pm throughout February or three courses with a pint of draught beer, 125ml glass of selected white, red or rosé wine, or any soft drink.

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ST VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER Tuesday, February ryy 14th 4 course set meal with a glass of bubbly £35 per person.

MOTHERING SUNDAY Sunday, March 26th Food is served from noon until 8pm.

And, there’s a gift for each Mum!

See website for menus and booking details.

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Mamma Mia!

BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00

Sun 5 Feb BRENDAN COLE Strictly favourite with brand new show £8 - £37.50 Mon 6 Feb WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT Powerhouse tribute £7 - £23

Fri 10 - Sat 11 Feb RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY Acclaimed contemporary dance £7 - £21.50 Sun 12 Feb RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC All the hits £7 - £24.50 Mon 13 - Sat 18 Feb THRILLER LIVE Spectacular show celebrating the music of Michael Jackson £8 - £32.50

Tues 21 - Sat 25 Feb THE RED SHOES Matthew Bourne's new dance adaptation of classic film £8 - £40.50 Tues 28 Feb - Sat 25 Mar MAMMA MIA! Sunny, exhilarating smash-hit musical £8 - £55

Book online: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk TH EATR E STRE ET, NORWIC H N R2 1RL

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The

musical with the holiday vibe

The first ever UK tour of Mamma Mia! arrives in Norwich for a four-week stay from February 28 to March 25, bringing this much-loved sunny and funny tale of family and friendship, and Abba’s iconic and timeless music, to a Theatre Royal audience.

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amma Mia! is producer Judy Craymer’s ingenious vision of staging the storytelling magic of the songs of 1970s/80s supertroopers Abba.

Set on a Greek island paradise, writer Catherine Johnson’s storyline features a daughter setting out on the eve of her wedding to discover the identity of her father and in doing so, she brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

Enthralling theatre audiences since 1999, it has now been seen by more than 60 million people around the world, with the London production alone being seen by the equivalent of 10% of the entire UK population. To date, there have been some 50 productions of the show in 16 different languages, while the 2008 film Mamma Mia! The Movie – which starred Julie Walters, Colin Firth and Pierce Brosnan – is the highest grossing liveaction musical film of all time.

In 2011, it became the first Western musical ever to be staged in Mandarin in the People’s Republic

of China, while more recent conquests have also included a vast cruise ship which tours the Caribbean with a Mamma Mia! that can be seen by 1000 seafarers.

For Norwich theatre-goers, Judy Craymer promises a show with a big heart. “People love it so they return. In the audience sometimes one member will turn to the other and say ‘Is this your first time?’ It’s like ‘welcome to the club’. It’s also a show that people like to see in a community atmosphere. They like to bring friends and family,” she said.

The star of the show is undoubtedly the fantastic catalogue of Abba songs, but its cleverly-crafted emotional story of love, friendship and identity also strikes a chord with those who see it, casting a magical spell thanks to characters that everyone can empathise with and a storyline that tugs at the heart-strings.

Plus there is the chance to say ‘Thank You For The Music’ when audience members get to their feet to dance to Waterloo and Dancing Queen, sung by Donna and the Dynamos in wonderful Seventies spandex outfits in the show’s finale.

Mamma Mia! runs at Norwich Theatre Royal from February 28 to March 25. Tickets are available at the box office in person, by calling 01603 630000 or online at www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

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Samantha lost 14 stone in a year and can enjoy theme park rides again Samantha was about to turn 25 and at more than 25 stone she knew she had to change her life going on to lose more than 14 stone.

such a good feeling after being kicked off a rollercoaster in 2008 for being too big!”

One day Samantha Charles woke up and decided enough was enough and that it was now or never.

Samantha’s weight dropped from 25 stone 13lbs to 11 stone 9lbs, a total loss of 14 stone and 4lbs in a year with the Cambridge Weight Plan.

“I could never be happy in a relationship or in life when I was so miserable with what I had become,” she said.

“I just couldn’t live my life never knowing what I really looked like underneath the layers of fat.

John at 21 stone

“W Weight fell off me and I began to o notice how people were trreating me differently. When Ih had lost around 5 stone that p people started to stop me and te ell me how amazing I looked.

“A A huge highlight for me was fitting on all of the ride rides at Thorpe Park, which was

Award winning diet Of course everyone’s weight loss coach John Howard lost journey is unique to them, we all 7 stone in five months face different life demands, and - and nine years on has kept his new shape. lose weight as best we can with the challenges we face daily.

But once you know what your triggers to eating are, including stress, tiredness or boredom, you can manage them so they do not manage you.

With the right focus, and commitment, you too can make 2017 your year to be who you want to be.

Diet coach John Howard and his partner Katie, a trained nurse, support dieters on a one to one basis through their health practice at Eye, near Diss, and Stowhealth centre in Stowmarket, to lose about a stone a month and no longer be unhappy with their weight. John and Katie can be contacted on 0787 231 4653, 01379 678416, or by email at john@live-everyday.co.uk For more details, visit www.cambridgeweightplan.com/JohnH

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Pottery Painting Coming Soon!! Contact us for details Find us on the A143 between Bury St Edmunds and Diss. Wattisfield, Suffolk, IP22 1NH

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A Warm Welcome awaits you at the White Horse Thelnetham Enjoy a cosy and relaxing atmosphere here at the White Horse, pop in for a drink a meal or sample our tea, coffee and homemade cake selection.

We pride ourselves on using locally sourced ingredients where possible on our monthly changing menus along with some wonderful weekly specials.

Lunchtime Menu is light snacks, afternoon tea & cakes and Evening Menu is A La Carte Opening hours Monday - closed Tuesday - 5pm - 10.30pm drinks only Wednesday - Friday 12pm - 3pm and 6pm - 9pm food, 12pm - 3pm and 6pm - 10.30pm drinks Saturday - 12am - 3pm and 6pm - 9pm food, drinks all day Sunday - 12pm - 3pm food and 11am - 5pm drinks Closed 3pm to 6pm for food To book a table or see our current menu please call 01379 898779 or email us at: info@thelnethamwhitehorse.co.uk

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Village g Notice tic Board THE SILVER DOLLAR COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB

THE BARHOPPERS 19 Feb THE DANNY LEE BAND 05 March JONNY AND LYNETTE 19 March Doors 7pm music 7.30pm until 10.30pm

The Park Hotel, Denmark Street, Diss, IP22 4LE

Members £5 Non-Members £6. Membership £2 Contact: John and Teresa Stannard Committee Members silverdollar.diss@tesco.net 01603 433918

Thetford University of the Third Age Monthly Event

23 March 1.45 pm

Breckland Leisure Cen tre, Croxton Road, The tfo

rd, IP2

4 1JD This event is free. Retired and semi-retired peo ple are most welcome to loo k around the main ha ll and chat to the group leaders of the 48 different activit ies on offer at Thetford U3A

Contact Christiane Ban ton at grosdenier@btinternet .com www.thetfordu3a.org

Live Music

50S, 60S And Jive - Tobacco Road 18 March 8.30pm until midnight

Wreningham Village Hall, Mill Lanee, Wreningham, NR16 1AN

Licensed bar, tea, coffee and rolls £7 Christine Minns: 01508 488123

Sat 11 and Sun 12 March

– 10am - 5pm All Saints Church, Stradb roke

Sale of books for all ages and interests in village church Refreshments available Contact Mary Ellis on 01 37

9 384642

First for Riding

Call in for a fabulous selection of

We believe that everybody should have the chance to enjoy horses, regardless of age, ability or background

plants perfect for wildlife gardens, woodland and bog gardens Our Tearoom serves lunches, homemade scones, cakes and ice creams all day Find us just off the A47; 10 miles East of Norwich at NR13 6DZ 01603 270449 www.fairhavengarden.co.uk

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COMPETITIVE PRICES • SPECIAL DISCOUNTS £10 TASTER SESSIONS • And much more . . .

EYE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, CLINT FARM, CLINT ROAD, EYE IP23 7JE 01379 870303 info@eyeequestrian.co.uk www.eyeequestrian.co.uk

DISS WOOL SHED OPEN MORNING 07 March at 10am

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ll, Victoria Road, Meet friends, buy Diss new wool, have a chat over coffee & bring yo ur knitting See our lovely ra nge of preloved bu ttons, donated wo patterns, needles ol, , haberdashery ite ms Join NKAS ( Norfo lk Knitters & Stitch ers) free membership

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WILD WILLY BARRETT’S FRENCH CONNECTION 11 March at 8pm

Wilby Coronation Village Hall, Brundish Rd, Wilby, IP21 5LE

Enjoy a wonderful evening of unique musi cal entertainment overlaid with a large dose of dry humour, very different from anything else you will experience Tickets (£10 in advance) ww www.wegottickets.com or (£12) on the door Contact: Alison/Ian Taylor at alisonandian5@btinternet.com 07787 54228 8 www.wildwillybarrett.com ww

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Lee Hurst Comedy Show No.9 24 March at 8pm The Corn Hall, St Nicholas Street, Diss

Lee Hurst is back on the road with his next stand up show…

It’s a show, it’s the 9th one and it’s comedy.

What else do you need to know? Come along for a night of laughs with that bald bloke you thought was dead Tickets £17 www.thecornhall.co.uk

COFFEE MORNING AND GARDENERS QUESTION TIME 18 Feb starts 10am

Palgrave Community Centre

Coff f ee Morning and Gardeners Question Time with Angie Jones Dip. Hort r (RHS) This is a great opporrtunity to ask an experrt about aspects of gardening you may need help with or just have a friendly chat about all things green PHIL DYER 01379 651749 phildyere3consulting@gmail.com www.pdcc.co.uk

Charlotte’s Wood in Wilby FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES:

WEEKEND CAFÉ SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS 9.00AM – 4.00PM

Little Woodies – woodland fun for 3-5 years olds.

Wild Wood Holiday Club – for children aged 4-11 years.

Woodland Ed. – for children who are home educated.

HARLESTON, IP20 9QT (OFF B1116 – CYCLE ROUTE 30)

Woodland Wellbeing – meet friends, relax, learn new skills…

Woodland working parties – gentle activity & conservation.

Nordic Walking – Beginners’ courses & Walking for Health!

FOR ADULTS:

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OPEN GARDEN SNOWDROPS 26 Feb at 2pm

The Old Coach House, Brockdis h, IP21 4JY

Saturday 4th March between 1pm and 3pm All Saints Church, Stoke Ash, IP23 7ET Refreshments including homemade cakes available Parking and entry FREE Keith Marlow - keith.marlow829@btinternet.com

ANTIQUES FAIR

19 Feb – 10.30am to 4pm Dunston Hall Hotel, A140 Ipswich Rd, Norwich NR14 8PQ

Quality Antiques Fair held in the Sunningdale suite on the 1st floor. Around 35 dealers to include fine jewellery, ceramics (early Moorcroft f and Worcester), silver, oriental art, metal work, art deco / nouveau, bronzes, inkwells and writing instruments, fine clocks, maps and sea charts, militaria and more...

Contact Susan Wright at norfolkf k airs@aol.com 07596 436260 www.norfolkf ww k airs.com

Over 2 acres of woodland and garden leading to the banks of the river Wav eney Teas and Refreshments, Raffle, Tombola, Jams Adults £2 Children free Jackie and John Spooner jackiespooner@btinternet.c om 01379 668146

Cringleford & Eaton HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Meetings

14 Feb at 7.30pm Guest Speaker: The Lady Mole Catcher 14 March at 7.30pm Guest speaker: Stephen Pope on ‘The Agricultural Labourer’ Cringleford Church Hall, Newmarket Rd, Cringleford, NR4 6UE

Contact Diana Misselbrook on 01603 440161 or d.dklompe@hotmail.com or www.cringlefordhorticuluralsociety.weebly.com

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STRESS, ANXIETY AND CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP Saturday 11th February – 2pm

Morley Village Hall (near Wymondham College)

Don’t live with stress and anxiety – learn some simple techniques to deal with those feelings.

Includes relaxation sessions, a free cd to continue the work at home and comprehensive notes.

Contact Diane Mortimer diane.mortimer@hypnobalance.co.uk – 01953 850598

CASTON SPRING CRAFT SHOW

25 March – 10am to 3pm Caston Village Hall, NR17 1DD

COUNTRY GOLD presents CROW VALLEY

11 Feb Doors 7pm - music 8pm until 11.30pm

Admission free

Proceeds to Caston Village Hall Improvements.

Memorial Hall, Pulham Market, IP21 4SU £6 NO BAR - PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DRINK S AND NIBBLES Tea and coffee available Jesse and Ann: 07880 995199

Local Craftspeople with fabric and yarn crafts, including knitting, Crochet and Patchwork, Woodturning, Jewellery, Toys, cushions, aprons, and much more....

Contact Denise Bearne for further info/stalls 01953 483961 or bearne@supanet.com

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Spring Vegetable Soup

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ith so much flavour bursting into life this spring season, it seems a shame to restrict ourselves to a rigid recipe! So, here’s a base recipe for a delicious and fresh flavoured soup, which will work extremely well with any combination of spring vegetables. It will also do an admirable job of using up any leftover veggies you have in the fridge.

There’s a few optional ideas noted too, for adding to ‘the base’, to help you along as you experiment.

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Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped Salt and pepper 500g vegetables, prepared as appropriate and chopped roughly.

You could use potatoes, cauliflower, leeks, root vegetables - feel free to mix and match whatever you fancy 1-11/2 litres of stock - vegetable or chicken, or vegetable cooking water

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In a large saucepan, fry the onions and garlic gently in the oil for a few minutes, until softened.

Add in your vegetables, stirring to coat everything in the oil, then continue to cook gently for 10-15 minutes. You could also add a bouquet garni here if you want a more aromatic soup, or even a couple of chopped chillies if you prefer a little kick.

Add in about a litre of the stock (the remainder can be used later to thin the soup if necessary), and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until the veg is tender (15-20 minutes). You could add some chopped tomatoes here for a tomatoey soup, or even a little cream for a richer one.

Blend if you fancy (with a hand blender or liquidiser) all of the soup, or even just half of it (which is quite good). Thin down with the remaining stock if required, and check the seasoning.

Reheat and serve when ready!

There’s something special about a fresh spring vegetable soup, but then again that can be said of a hearty winter vegetable soup too - so keep hold of this recipe, it’ll become a good friend!

10 Top Tips for a Happier Relationship A new relationship is like a young plant. At first we are caring and attentive, happily watching it grow. As the seasons pass we can become neglectful, and the plant may wilt.

To prevent wilting in your relationship, consider these tips:

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Deal with your unhealthy behaviour. Jealousy, infidelity and criticism (and more) do not create happy relationships.

Be generous with your love. Give and receive with equal appreciation. Boost your partner’s self-esteem whenever possible.

Open, honest communication is vital to a healthy, happy relationship.

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Sincerely apologise if you have hurt your partner. Don’t apologise simply to keep the peace.

Be assertive when asking for help. If you say, “It would be nice to have some help around here”, you’re not actually asking for anything, so it’s likely to sound like complaining. Be specific, “Will you vacuum while I cook dinner, please?”

Be respectful to your partner, privately and publicly.

Be best friends for each other – honest, loyal, trustworthy, supportive, caring and loving.

Be intimate. Share some of your thoughts, feelings and experiences only with your partner. Be loving and keep it special.

During a relationship crisis, don’t assume that leaving is your only option. Explore what could get you both to a healthier, happier place.

10. All stages of your relationship can be

interesting and rewarding. Enjoy each other and the relationship which you share.

With thanks to Judith Flowerday, Relationship Coach at Norwich Elite Matchmaking. For more information contact Judith on 07769 256740.

Find the Hughes store nearest to you www.hughes.co.uk or call us on 01603 767717

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The Electrical Experts Many of you will know of Hughes Electrical as an East Anglian business, but were you aware that they have 15 stores, three delivery and repair depots, plus a huge central warehouse in Norfolk alone?

H Hughes not only sell direct to customers across N Norfolk, Suffolk and across East Anglia, they a the major renter of electricals including are televisions, audio, kitchen appliances and c computer products.

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ughes grew from humble beginnings in Lowestoft in 1921, rewinding electric motors for the Lowestoft fishing fleet. Hughes then moved quickly into the supply and rental of radios, followed by televisions and then kitchen appliances. Now in 2017 this family owned firm is flourishing under the management of the grandchildren of the founder, with more than 900 employees and a listing in the top 50 largest Norfolk and Suffolk companies.

Despite this large expansion Hughes still remains a local company loyal to its local customers.

As well as 46 Hughes stores across East Anglia and the Midlands, there is a user friendly, transactional website, which allows you to check stock, place orders and for customers to obtain their account histories. Hughes do however enjoy the customer interaction side of things and are very proud of their instore customer service offered to customers. So, whether shopping instore or online their fantastic team work hard to help you find the right product at the right price.

H Hughes now boast several specialist departments; fo instance, the Trade team, who specialise in for s supplying commercial laundry and dishwashing p products - offering sales, rental, service and repair o all major commercial brands. They provide on these solutions to our local hotels, restaurants, c homes and residential schools to name a few. care A available are the Hughes Smart Home team.

Also S Smart Home is a service dedicated to getting customers the right technology in their home.

With an ever-changing world of smart devices that can be controlled from anywhere, Smart Home helps you make the right choices and easiest options for your ‘connected home’. The Hughes Smart Home team cover most of East Anglia and are normally able to visit you in your home and talk you through your options, just within a few y of initial contact. days

2017

Find the Hughes store nearest to you www.hughes.co.uk or call us on 01603 767717

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Poa�ed Chicken Hotpot This is a lovely sppring recipe, using a steamerr (one that sits neatly over the saucepaan is ideal) and - most imporrtantly - using good quality, locally soourced ingredients.

It’s especially quick to make, is low in fat and blissfully healthy (for those of us still sticking to our New Year’s resolutions) yet deliciously satisfying and full of fresh flavours. It can’t fail to become a regular family favourite.

Ingredients 750ml stock (chicken or vegetable) 4 skinless chicken breasts 100g smoked streaky bacon, chopped (optional) 1/2 a smallish savoy cabbage, cut into 4 wedges 6 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks A bay leaf and a sprig of rosemary Salt and pepper to taste

If you’re feeling indulgent, (and keeping the chicken and veg warm in the steamer to one side) you could simmer the stock for 5-10 minutes reducing it by half, then adding a splash of brandy and double cream, simmering for a further 5 minutes, to make a rich and velvety sauce.

For a fishy version of this, you could swap the chicken for 4 x 100g smoked haddock fillets, steaming these for 5 minutes at the end until just cooked - so versatile!

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Method

1. Heat the stock, with the bay leaf and rosemary,

gently in the saucepan, and add the chicken and bacon (if using bacon). Next, add seasoning (go easy with the salt if you’re using the smoked bacon).

2. Sit the carrots and cabbage in the steamer over

the stock, and simmer everything gently for 15-18 minutes, until the cabbage has wilted, the carrots are tender, and the chicken is cooked through.

and serve the chicken, cabbage and carrots 3. Divide in 4 deep bowls, (removing the herbs and slicing

the chicken if you need to) and ladle over the stock with the bacon pieces. (You may need a spoon or some crusty bread so as not to waste the fragrantly infused broth!)

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ave you taken part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch? This annual event encourages members of the public up and down the country to watch and record all types of birds and other creatures that visit their garden over a one hour period on a set weekend in January. Individual observations are then collated, and the results build up an over-all picture of the spread of wildlife across the UK, and an indication of species increasing or declining in population.

For those of you that already take part it’s worthwhile fun and a personal challenge to beat the previous year’s count, but what can you and newcomers to this activity do to increase your odds and attract more of our feathered friends into your gardens?

Obviously, the best way to tempt garden birds in is to provide something they just can’t do without, and food is pretty high up on the list. Imagine if every restaurant in the country served free food, you would naturally choose to eat at the best and most convenient outlets, where the food is fresh, nutritious and plentiful, then you and many others would literally be flocking in! For nature it’s much the same, the quality, accessibility and variety of food available will determine the numbers and types of birds you are e likely to attract.

Cheap basic seed mixes usually contain a large amount of wheat and other bulking ingredients to help keep its cost down, but most small birds will sift through these in order to find more nutritious seeds, discarding all but the best bits onto the ground, either for larger species such as pigeons and pheasants to hoover up, or to germinate into a small lawn. Try upgrading to a ‘no mess’ mix which will contain a larger proportion of small seeds and no husks, plus any wheat that is included should have been crushed or rolled (our mix is also heat-treated which softens the seed making it more palatable, and also stops it from germinating).

Birds adore sunflower seeds and most can split open the husks of black sunflowers, but for an even more rewarding snack sunflower hearts will fit the bill! These provide a luxury food source for almost all species, and a choice feed for goldfinches instead of the usual thistle (nyger) seed which requires a specialist feeder to stop wastage.

Peanuts and suet-based snacks are high in fat and gre eat for feeding year round but especially in cold weather. Once again, quality varies greatly, so we now stock a premium fat ball, and although each costs a few pence more you can really see the difference, packed full of seed and containing 59% more protein than standard ones.

Always keep your food offering fresh by putting out just enough for a couple of days, and try to serve at different heights, some at ground level for foraging birds such as dunnocks and thrushes, on tables (robins and blackbirds love mealworms), or in feeders for acrobatic tits and finches, and don’t forget to provide a source of clean water as eating is thirsty work!

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You should keep cacti dormant until March, with very little water and no feeding until then.

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Check that your houseplants are getting enough light but don’t leave them too close to single-glazed windows on frosty nights.

In the winter and early spring water your houseplants sparingly until the weather starts to warm up and they come into active growth.

March is a good time to dig a new pond, so the showers of April can help to fill it up. Make sure that your pond is at least 2ft deep (at the deepest point) so that it does not fully freeze over. The pond shouldn’t be the same depth throughout; create sloping banks and shallow areas to promote wildlife and make it look more natural.

A new pond can be prone to algae but filling the pond with rain water rather than tap water will reduce the problem. It also helps to introduce plants with floating leaves, like waterlilies, to create some shade.

Spring is the time to start feeding the fish and remove any heaters from your pond.

You can also clean out filters and water features for the new season. Look out for frogs, toads and newts, which begin to spawn as the spring arrives.

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Peter George, owner of Malthouse Security at Rickinghall, near Diss, said: “Think about security lighting for garden areas in deep shadow, upgrade your outside lighting, fit a visual burglar alarm to the house and don’t leave ladders and tools outside that make it easy for burglars.

“You can install locks for shed windows too and we advise security lighting and padlocks for an oil tank so you don’t lose your valuable oil for heating during the colder months.

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How to sell your Historically, the best time to sell a country house was in the spring.

However, in recent years buying patterns have changed somewhat and it’s nothing to do with global warming or the change in the seasons.

When the children go back to school after the Christmas break, enquiry levels increase every day and these early season house hunters tend to be serious buyers rather than summer holidaymakers.

Therefore it’s no longer necessary to withhold marketing your property until the spring, but it is important to present your home to show it off at its best.

The presentation of your property is really important when you want to sell your home.

We have all read about de-cluttering the house and baking bread or putting on the coffee to make the house appear welcoming, but it is equally important to tidy up the grounds and ensure that the first impression of the property is good.

house this season A tip which I find makes a huge difference is putting down fresh shingle or gravel on the drive or parking areas – you would be amazed at the outcome. Secondly, rake up the leaves, cut the hedges and edge the lawns – again the transformation will surprise you.

De-clutter outside as well – get rid of old cars, boats and caravans, ensure that there is plenty of room for viewers to park and turn around. Make them feel welcome by opening the gate before they arrive and, most importantly, put those over-friendly dogs in a kennel or in their crates!

Prospective purchasers come to look at the house and must not be distracted and aside from this some people are nervous of dogs.

All or any of the above tips may seem obvious, but are well worth embracing and will certainly give you a better chance of selling and indeed achieving the best possible price.

With reference to price, pricing a property accurately is of paramount importance and it is therefore necessary to employ an experienced agent to ensure the guide price is correct.

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The traditional craft of pargetting, a decorative form of plastering, dates back to Tudor times and is particularly associated with our region.

Trevor has a keen interest in the history the craft and the buildings he works on, and uses his knowledge and experience to give each building a new lease of life.

Trevor’s work has been featured in various books and over the years he has acquired excellent references and a qualification in heritage plastering which enables him to work on Grade 1 listed buildings. He has created a wide range of pargetting work including plants, birds, animals and friezes such as wild rose, oak leaves, acorns, hares and owls.

No job is the same so Trevor will always spend time speaking to the customer and discussing the unique needs of each building, whether it’s a listed building or a modern home.

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What is really impressive, and what makes living in Gissing so special, is that although these achievements were initiated and directed by small groups of dedicated people, they have involved a very wide range of local talents. While some villagers drew up the business plans and justifications demanded by the Lottery, others

used their professional skills and equipment for more practical work. And although the two projects were bid for by separate village charities, there has been co-operation – and money saving – wherever possible.

The new community building has been specifically designed to make life better for people here by attracting more services into the village.

The improvements to the church are similarly expected to bring in more visitors and users.

I came to live in Gissing as much by chance as anything but, having been part of its extraordinary achievements over the last few years, as well as some of its more regular but equally satisfying activities, I count myself very lucky.

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More members of the local community got involved and the control tower, which had fallen into disrepair, was restored to its former glory. In 1983, all their hard work was rewarded when the museum was officially dedicated with many 100th Bomb Group veterans from the U.S. in attendance.

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FEATURED ARTISTS – DAVIDE LAKSHMANASAMY www.davidelart.com This Italian-born, Singapore-raised, Norwichnurtured young artist talks of process as a means for discovery and understanding. Studying structure via deconstruction, fabrication and identity within his production makes for a sizeable learning experience.

Davide’s perception of the theme ‘Beauty and Decay’ features amongst other subjects in the foundations of his making. With this, the idea of ‘the beautiful’ and ‘the ugly’ are conjoined, transmitting a more pleasurable impression to the spectator.

Language within art is essential when we attempt translation. Here, we see a conversation between diverse materials working with and against one another, ultimately learning to master unfamiliar qualities assigned by the artist.

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November 2016 saw Davide in residency alongside sound artist Bene Pooley, located at Dove Street Studios, hosted by Norwich Arts platform Dyad Creative. Suspended high above the audience, the work formed immense shadows that drenched the room; fitting, as the piece was originally mounted on the water for the Waveney River Trail. As the light and sound penetrated the weighty waves of metal, the experiential ensemble seemed to force and indent the negative space around the sculpture.

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instigate reactions in viewers while they observe the piece reacting to its new self. Extracting the typically grotesque from our surroundings, he forges a new ordinary, redefining the beautiful, which is attained through trial and error; through experience.

It is a practice founded on playfulness and satisfaction with collaborative experience at the heart of his intentions. This is the justification of his freedom to make. Watch out for new additions to Davide’s collection online and for forthcoming shows in East Anglia.

EMMA CRACKNELL www.emmaleecracknell.co.uk On occasion, language fails us. That is why the maker makes, the dancer dances, and precisely why the painter paints. Painting is a very traditional means of preserving a moment in time. Generation after generation have been inspired to pursue this creative art of skill and technique, encouraging contemporaries like Emma Cracknell to take on the conventional gallery’s white cube, employing this very immersive medium.

Exposing solitary instances through the application of colour, her practice aspires to provide a place within each piece for the onlooker to speculate, but most notably, to think.

Capturing a specific point, instance, occurrence, colour, or even transitory feeling, is not dissimilar to the style of highly acclaimed artist Mark Rothko. Emma sheds clarity on the difference between a photograph and a painting; how many people can feature in a piece, and how even more people can be looking at said piece,

but that no one person will ever possess the same perception; no one instant is entirely shared. It is this perception and found place within the everyday that fuels her drive towards making.

Studying for her Honours and Masters degrees at Norwich University of the Arts, which she refers to as ‘the creative island of free thinking’, Emma identified themes within her practice regarding the denial of visual information and the desire to acquire said material. This examination led to the execution of an artwork coined her final and most conclusive piece to date; the painting made for her Masters Show. It was a representation of the drive that pulled her through education, the state of euphoria gained through acquired conceptual weight, but predominantly, it was a celebration of passion. She tells me how painting is as much an asset as a personality is. How that when she paints she is arrested by this nonphysical place, buried in pleasure.

The visual aspects of Emma’s practice have transposed through her artistic career from oils in a heavy Prussian Blue balanced with Payne’s Grey, through to Titanium White and Cadmium Red. These pigments have been selected to portray a very honest, definite conceptual affair.

The desire to paint, ability to make beautiful, and to craft a simplified edition of a complex matter, has made for a highly determined work ethic, making Emma Cracknell one to watch.

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The recipient of a host of awards, including the CBE, Mary has written more re than 70 cookery books while her TV career has spanned four decades. She has cooked for VIPs, teamed with various retailers to market her own products and fronted a host of TV specials while being guest of honour at glittering functions.

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institutional management at college and study at the Cordon Bleu Cookery School in Paris. After a series of exceptional breaks, she became cookery editor for a national home magazine. Widening horizons continued as she embraced new opportunities and success but her biggest break came in her mid-seventies when she was co-judge for The Great British Bake Off which wooed more than 14 million viewers when the BBC series ended last year. She has always seen the series as family entertainment. “There are not many programmes where all ages can sit and wh watch from beginning to end.” w Ass a young girl, Mary spent months in hospital – including m time in isolation – recovering frrom polio. While planning a faamily, she endured a series of miscarriages and later o ssuffered the tragic loss of her teenage son in a car h aaccident.

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Standing up for sitting down Charity Anchor is ‘Standing Up 4 Sitting Down’ as it calls on shops to do their bit to reduce older people’s loneliness and health issues by providing seating.

A recent report found that older people are unable to engage in cultural and social activities, such as visiting shops, cafes, restaurants and theatres, as much as they would like to due to a lack of places to rest. As well as impacting economic growth, Anchor’s campaign highlights the link between poor accessibility and a lack of seating to loneliness and the related health problems it causes.

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Anchor resident Nona Hall, 93, from Attleborough, Norfollk said: “Being independent is so important to me. Even with my walker, it would be very difficult for me to make it to the shops without stopping for a rest part way. More seating would allow me to be more active and venture a bit further into town on my own. It would make it more enjoyable and stop me from missing out.”

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THIS ISSUE WE LOVE View our region from a different perspective with this fascinating selection of local titles from Chris Rushby of Jarrolds’ Book Department

Wandering in Norfolk Time Lines and Crossing Places Mousehold Press 9781874739807 £9.95

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Thursford – 40 Glorious Years

Archant 9781911470090 £5.95

Nostalgia, bling, dancing girls – but enough of the Jarrolds book department… Here’s a new ‘bookazine’ in a familiar and successful format from Archant: a 124 page pictorial celebration of the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, a Norfolk institution with over 100,000 visitors every year.

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he author taught at the UEA, but since retiring has had more time to walk the county’s paths and roads. The fruits of his wanderings are this splendid book, as he walks and muses on the history, geography and geology of the county, along with some of the famous people who’ve gone before him: from Boudica to Robert Kett, from George Borrow to Edith Cavell. A splendid read.

Norfolk Parish Treasures Volume Three: Mid Norfolk and The Broads Peter Tolhurst Black Dog Publishing Hardback: 9780995479203 £25 Paperback: 9780995479210 £20

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he third and final volume in Peter Tolhurst’s huge labour of love, this is a comprehensive directory of Norfolk’s architectural and historical treasures. Described as a cross between a Pevsner and a Shell Guide, there are many of us who are delighted to have the completing volume of this splendid series.

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Mem emo mories o ess of Pululha l ham am St Mary ryy In this new series, local historian Dennis Cross from Diss shares with us his fascinating collection of old postcards, focusing on a different village in every issue.

This issue, we take a walk down memory lane in Pulham St Mary.

Station Road Pulham St Mary C1915 children from Pennoyers Free School posing for the photographer

GER Station Pulham St Mary railway station first opened in December 1855, passengers services closed on 5th January 1953 but remained open for freight until July 1964.

It has now been demolished and a private home is now on the site.

Aerodrome. C 1913 During World War I there was a Royal Naval airstation at Pulham St Mary, the hangars were erected to house the airships. This site is now Buxbox factory which makes cardboard.

Behind the people is the Pulham Post Office During the 1914 – 1918 war this was used by the soldiers to keep their families aware of their wellbeing.

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C1920 the station served as a base for the R33 airship.

Here it is moored to its mast

P/U 1916, This is now the main road to Harleston showing the blacksmith on the left behind the horse and the villagers going about their everyday activities.

P/U 1906, Hall Lane Pulham A rural lane off the main street

The Norfolk Postcard Club meets regularly in Trowse in Norwich and new members are very welcome. The next meetings are on 8 February and 8 March.

Dennis is also the author of several local history books that can be purchased by contacting him direct.

The Street Pulham St Mary P/U 1914, this shows a smartly dressed villager possibly wearing their Sunday best.

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and the School Inspector

hen I was a young valuer at Boardmans in the early 60s we used to go round to the farmers doing their annual valuations for income tax. There were loads of small farmers then; they were the salt of the earth and the backbone of the village communities.

One such small farmer was Tom Blackmore, who farmed in our region. Tom would always have a plate of shortbread and a cup of tea ready for you and he always had a story to go with it.

Now, when the Corn Exchange closed and the agricultural reps got cars they would call round on the farmers making themselves a damned nuisance. So Tom put up a big sign in his yard saying: ‘Callers Strictly Only by Appointment’.

later, Tom was working in his barn when a smart clean car roared up into the farmyard and drew up.

“Mr Blackmore?” said the man, getting out in his pinstripe suit and black polished shoes. “I want a word with you. You’ve been keeping your son away from school,” he shouted across the yard. “And without permission.”

“Well,” said Tom, “he’s leaving school in a fortnight and I thought it would do him good to learn about drilling.”

“Don’t you want your son to learn to read and write?” said Pinstripe.

“Yes,” said Tom, “but you can’t read can you?”

“Of course I can read, don’t be ridiculous, man!” came the reply.

Tom’s son Bugsy was only about a fortnight away from finishing school when Tom badly needed a hand on the drill. He said to Bugsy: “Don’t you go back to school, boy, you come and give me a hand,” which he duly did.

“You certainly can’t read,” said Tom. “Otherwise you’d have read my sign up there! Now be off with you!” And Tom never heard any more from Pinstripe.

Now, Tom could have told the school a lie about his son’s absence, but being an honest to goodness man, he wrote a note telling the truth. A few days

With thanks to Neil Lanham at www.oraltraditions.co.uk

Tom Blackmore at a local horse sale. Tom is standing in the centre, one row from the back with his head on the side.

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Read All About It:

Crime And Punishment

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In this issue, with the help of old newspapers, Sarah Doig uncovers what happened to our local forebears when they fell foul of the law.

ineteenth-century rural life in this region was tough. With much of the agricultural work being seasonal, families often resorted to stealing. Local newspapers from the 1800s are simply littered with reports of trials of individuals for stealing food, livestock and clothing; in fact, anything they could either consume themselves or sell on to get some money to feed the family.

Punishments handed down to petty criminals were severe by modern standards. For instance, the Norwich Mercury reported on the Norfolk Quarter Sessions in January 1859 which included the following men who all pleaded guilty to their offences: John Smith (20), a labourer, who stole a female ass, belonging to Ann Bailey of East Carleton. He was sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment with hard labour.

Edgar Clarke (25), bricklayer, broke into the house of James Scarfe at Starston and stole a cloth coat and other clothes to the value of £5, as well as several tools. Edgar was sent to jail for nine months.

William Johnson was sentenced to 21 days’ hard labour for stealing a pair of trousers and a waistcoat.

Hard labour in prison might mean quarrying or building roads. But often it meant working the treadmill, where prisoners had to endlessly step on a giant wheel. Some wheels powered machinery to grind corn but there was usually no end product.

Critics called it “the most tiresome, exemplary punishment that has ever been contrived by human ingenuity”.

A prison treadmill

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Some criminals escaped hard labour. The Suffolk Chronicle of 13 January 1838 recorded that: Elizabeth Knott, a respectably dressed female, was indicted for stealing 3 lbs of Suffolk A nineteenth century cheese, the property of Mr gamekeeper W Garrard of Gislingham.

Guilty, but recommended to mercy – Imprisonment for one month in solitary confinement.

It is difficult to see how this punishment was more lenient than she might have received, although perhaps solitary confinement was better than having to work the dreaded treadmill.

One of the most common local crimes in rural parts in the Victorian era was poaching. East Anglia was home to numerous country houses, owned by the rich who liked to indulge in gentlemanly sports like hunting and shooting. As a result, many country estates had thousands of rabbits, hares and game birds which proved a great temptation to working class families eager to feed their children.

According to the Norwich Mercury, Charles Paul, a brickmaker of Costessey, appeared in the local court in December 1891 to answer a charge of night poaching on the Earlham estate. He had been found with four pheasants, one of which had only recently been shot, together with gun and ammunition.

Charles admitted the offence, adding that he was sorry but that he was out of work and had three children at home ill. Even though Charles had been fined for the same offence a month earlier, the magistrates took pity on him and jailed him for just 14 days.

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Get on your bike, get fit and all for a good cause Sign up now to ride the Nine Town Sportive!

This summer, Diss in South Norfolk will again turn into the cycling centre of the region with the second annual Diss Cyclathon on 25th June. It will include organised rides for all ages and abilities along with lots of stalls and entertainment for the whole family. It will also host the Nine Town Sportive which challenges riders to tackle 25, 50 or 100 mile routes around the beautiful lanes of Norfolk and Suffolk with the 100 mile route taking in nine of the area’s market towns.

Organiser Alan Franks said “We had such positive feedback from last year’s Cyclathon that we simply didn’t have any choice but to run it again in 2017. We’re also aiming to make it bigger and better with space for twice as many riders this year so hopefully we’ll raise even more money to support local cycling as well as our partner charity East Anglian Air Ambulance. More than anything, however, it is about celebrating all the fantastic things about cycling in Norfolk and Suffolk and getting all the family in to Diss to enjoy the day.”

Holly Noon from East Anglian Air Ambulance said: “With the charity receiving no direct government funding, the East Anglian Air Ambulance relies on the generosity of individuals and events such as this across the region to continue the lifesaving service our outstanding helicopters and crew provide in East Anglia, 365 days a year. We’re delighted to be working with Diss Cyclathon for a second year and hope that the 1000 riders in the Nine Town Sportive will support us too with their fundraising and sponsorship.”

Find out more at disscyclathon.org and sign up for the Nine Town Sportive today.

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Pancake Day

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ent is the time of abstinence for Christians.

It starts on Ash Wednesday and finishes 40 days later on Easter Sunday, when it is the tradition to give eggs (mainly chocolate ones now). Fat, butter and eggs are traditionally strictly forbidden during Lent so it has become a custom to eat up all this prohibited food that remained on the day before - Shrove Tuesday, and to fry them up to make pancakes. Thus, this Tuesday is now known as Pancake Day. Students of the English language have traced the word ‘Shrove’ to be the past tense of the verb shrive, which means absolution.

This year Pancake Day is 28 February, and all over the country busy mums and dads will be making their own form of pancakes for their family.

The traditional way to make a pancake is to sieve some flour and salt into a basin, make a well in the centre and break two eggs, one at a time, into the well. The mixture is then gradually beaten together adding milk, little by little, to make a creamy batter. This should be whisked to aerate it and then left to stand for about an hour. A frying pan should then be heated with a little butter and with a ladle, sufficient batter poured in to cover the bottom of the pan. Then it should be cooked for a couple of minutes or until the batter is dry, and then turned over to cook on the other side.

The method of turning the pancake usually takes the form of tossing it into the pan from one side to the other.

Once brown the pancake is turned out on to a plate ready to be embellished. Still the most popular is the lemon juice and sugar, perhaps with a hint of honey. However, over the last hundred

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Flipping Fantastic

years all sorts of alternative embellishments, both sweet and savoury, have come into fashion, some have remained, many have disappeared.

Pancakes may be eaten flat or folded three ways.

There are variations to make pancakes in different parts of the UK. For instance, Scottish pancakes are smaller but thicker. Welsh pancakes are normally made with buttermilk, sour cream or cream and have tiny holes in their cooked surface. Once cooked they are placed on top of each other on n a large plate and the top one spread heavily with butter which seeps through to each pancake.

All sorts of races take place on Pancake Day. The most famous is perhaps the one in the villagee of Olney in Buckinghamshire, said to date back to 1445, where only women are allowed to compete.

They wear a traditional housewife headscarf and apron, and carry their pancake in a frying pan which has to be tossed three times before reaching the church. The winner receives a prayer book from the vicar and a kiss from the bell-ringer.

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So you’ve just found that fantastic cure-all beauty product online and it’s a snip at 20% off.

Out comes the debit card and moments later that package is winging its way to you. Quick, efficient, cheap and very possibly illicit. We all love bargains but that old adage ‘too good to be true’ can frequently be applied to such purchases.

Welcome to the ‘Grey Market’ – not the buying power of the superannuated and retired – but the trade of commodities or products through unofficial or unauthorised distribution channels.

It’s also known as diversion and currently diverts up to $63 billion of U.S. industry sales each year. That’s death to some brands by either destroying their profit margin or credibility. Many products are the real thing but still might be very close to use-by dates or in old or damaged packaging.

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New security software is used by some of the major names to monitor sales and track illegal distributors but its not available to everyone so consumers must play their part in being vigilant.

Check the three P’s. Price: If a luxury brand doesn’t usually discount and it’s suddenly really affordable, it’s best to steer clear. Packaging: Check logos, colours and spelling to see if they match up with usual quality expected. Lastly, look at the Point of Sale. If the vendor’s site looks dubious it’s best to buy direct from the brand itself, or its authorised distributors and stockists. You might pay the market price – but that’s better than paying for it in other, less pleasant, ways.

Much is plain old counterfeit and that’s a pain in the credit card if you find out your Rolex is fake but when you’re buying personal goods such as perfume or cosmetics there is a real element of danger when you’re unsure of the provenance.

Unauthorised sellers are flogging cut price counterfeit cosmetics on line with expired, degraded or back-street concoctions which, due to chemical changes or additives could endange er health and safety. Shampoo, for example, can change due to storage conditions from a stable

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If you’re 55 or over and a homeowner, equity release can provide the cash you need to fund your freedom and make the most of your retirement.

Taken as a lump sum, regular payments or a combination of both, you could release up to 60% of the value of your home, tax free.

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t’s been a miserable time for savers in recent years with interest rates gradually edging closer to zero, making it nigh on impossible to get any meaningful return on your nest egg.

With rates at rock bottom and further cuts taking place every week maybe now’s the time to consider an alternative and potentially more rewarding home for your savings such as peer to peer lending.

The returns from peer to peer providers look more appealing than ever (with RateSetter for example offering 3.7% for a 1 year bond as I write this) and are in a different league from the best 1 year fixed rate ISAs with very few products paying 1% or above.

In cold, hard cash terms 1.00% interest on the maximum cash ISA allowance of £15,240 would give you an annual interest return of £152.40 compared with a far healthier £563.88 from the RateSetter 1 year bond option.

Zopa remains the biggest player in the peer to peer marketplace and is equally competitive with its rates. It currently boasts more than 59,000 investors, not surprising when you see that at present it offers a 3.9% return for up to 5 years.

RateSetter is becoming one of the fastest growing P2P firms and saw an inflow of £60 million in the last month alone.

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or unsure if this is right for you, you can dip your toe in the water and try it out with a minimum deposit of just £10.

One of the main concerns with peer to peer providers has been that although the returns far outweigh those paid by the banks, they don’t offer the cast iron guarantee to savers that bank customers enjoy under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Providers have their own methods in place to protect depositors. RateSetter for example maintains a ‘provision fund’ with a balance of more than £22 million built up from borrower fees. The fund is used to reimburse lenders in the case of late payment or default.

This safety net has ensured that since it started over six years ago, every penny of capital and interest has been returned to every single lender.

Peer to peer is here to stay and as long as providers keep rates competitive and bad debt levels under control, there’s no doubt in my mind that P2P will become an even bigger thorn in the side of the traditional banks.

If you’re fed up with the miserly bank and building society tax free deals this year, maybe it’s time to look elsewhere.

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Make the most of your retirement Michael Boon is your local Equity Release Council member for professional independent advice.

If you are interested in releasing a tax-free lump sum from your home then Michael will be delighted to guide you through the different types of equity release schemes available to find the best plan for your needs.

To find out more call Michael on 01508 483983 or visit www.businessmattersifa.co.uk

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Village wanderings Geldeston and Beccles

The River Waveney divides this walk of two counties: Suffolk and Norfolk. Starting in the Suffolk market town of Beccles and following the Angles Way, the route crosses the river into Norfolk at the historic Locks Inn, Geldeston. Continuing through the village, a riverside walk on the north of the river then leads you back to Beccles.

Distance: approximately 7.2 miles.

Using OS Explorer Map OL40.

Start: grid ref: TM 423912, sat nav: NR34 9BH.

3 The round-towered medieval church of St Michael is Geldeston’s earliest surviving building. The village once had three pubs and a brewery: the Locks and the Wherry Inn still survive, but the Garden House retains only its name. This meandering wall looks as though its builder might have been ‘under the influence’!

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The Big Dog Ferry operates between Beccles Lido and the Geldeston Locks Inn along the beautiful River Waveney.

From Easter to October there are five trips daily, the 40-minute boat ride being an ideal way to view the wildlife and tranquil scenery. (www.bigdogferry.co.uk)

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2 The Locks Inn is said to have been built in the 1560s, first as a mill-keeper’s cottage, later being used by lock keepers. Wherries and other craft hauled goods from the seaports through the lock (one of four) to Bungay. It was granted a public license in the 17th century at a time when its marshy remoteness was a haven for cross border smuggling. Now a freehouse but still without mains supplies, the pub is frequented by more law-abiding walkers and boaters.

The Waveney valley provides ideal habitat for the ‘ghost’ or barn owl. This barn owl box was one of three spotted en route.

Walked on a bright January day with fieldfares and redwings ‘talking’ of long journeys from the north. The marshes were partly flooded, tempting ‘darts’ of teal with their wild, high-pitched whistling calls. As a result of this mild winter, premature signs of spring were seen in the flowering of dead nettles and violets.

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1 The riverside market town of Beccles is dominated by the 16th-century bell tower of St Michael’s church. The town Museum is housed in the building that was once Sir John Leman High School, founded in 1631.

The town sign depicts the granting of the charter by Queen Elizabeth I to John Baas in 1584.

Walked, written and designed by Kevin Parker (keeper.kev@btinternet.com) and Kaarin Wall (kaarin@wizgraphics.co.uk) © 2014.

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