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Contents

April/May 2022

OUT & ABOUT 8

Good news from our region

40 HOME & GARDEN 23

Garden Jottings from The Garden Enclosure

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Greenfingers with Alan Titchmarsh

28

Walking for health around Saxlingham Nethergate

30

Signs of Spring in the Claylands

33

Book reviews, new releases

35

Memories of Long Stratton

39

Recipe for Asparagus & Crab Linguine

40

Recipe for Aperol Cake

43

Village Notice Board

47 45

Canine communication with Julia Collins

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Health - spotlight on female health

47

Nature - Forncett Nature Matters group

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Skincare with Geraldine Walters

49

WIN a 2-night stay at Old Buckenham Country Park

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Sustainable beauty with Madeleine White

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The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time arrives in Norwich

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Health - Physiotherapy Q&As

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Poetry Corner with Trevor Page from Bungay

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Refreshing Waters – the life of Patrick Coghlan

55

Recipe for John Torode’s Aussie-Style Grain Bowl

75

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WIN tickets to see Paloma Faith at Newmarket Racecourse

JOBS, MONEY & BUSINESS 79

Money - investing responsibly

HEALTH, STYLE, FASHION & BEAUTY

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Find a local business or service in our directory

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Exercise your brain cells with our crossword

Fashion - Bold & bright clothes for spring

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To get you in the mood, we are delighted to offer a fabulous giveaway of a 2-night stay in a cosy log cabin in beautiful Old Buckenham Country Park. Entry is a little different for this one, so you will need to follow us on Instagram (@vpmagazine), find the competition post and follow the instructions. It’s easy! And if you aren’t on Instagram, you are missing out, so download the app on your phone and join in.

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And, as usual, we announce all competition winners on our Instagram account.

We’ve got 3 gorgeous recipes to try in this issue; one is from Australian-British celebrity chef John Torode. I’ve folded the corner of this page over already because I can’t wait to give it a try!

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Paloma Faith time in this issue, so make sure you read the magazine from cover to cover. We are also pleased to offer you a packed full page of local events for our Village Notice Board…long overdue!

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GOOD NEWS FROM OUR REGION: orwich heatre rsts orwich heatre is ery proud of the wide ranging portfolio of wor that comes to its enues each year o add to its programming, they ha e begun growing producing and co producing wor to ll the gap in the county s cultural ecology his includes their rst e er touring production, n efore, directed and performed by

legendary uban dancer, arlos costa This year will also see Norwich Theatre’s first-ever co-production, The Birds and the Bees, a brand new show set in East Anglia. It is being co-produced with two other local theatres, The New Wolsey Theatre, in Ipswich, and Theatre oyal Bury St Edmunds, by John Stalker Productions.

James c ermott s new version of this 20 Canadian play relocates from modernday Canada to North Norfolk. The show is an hilarious comedy romp set on Sarah s East Anglian turkey farm, where the honey bees are dropping like flies, just like her love life. The show tackles sex, love, science,

family and what happens when you commit to those closest to you.

Stephen Crocker, Chief Executive Creative irector of Norwich Theatre, said We are so excited about this first-ever co-production with New Wolsey Theatre and Theatre oyal Bury St Edmunds, because it allows us to pool the expertise and creativity of three of the East of England s best-loved theatres.

The Birds and the Bees is at the Norwich Theatre Playhouse between 20 April – 30 April.

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include some organised sportive rides in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Nelson’s Journey is a wonderful charity, helping young people to better understand and cope with their feelings about grief. y organised rides include The Southwold oubaix on 0 April for miles; The Suffolk Sportive’, starting at Snape altings on June, another miles; the Black Shuck Classic on August takes in a 0-mile route round North Norfolk; and the Tour de Broads on 2 August a 00 miler.

If anyone would like to donate or sponsor me, it will help make a big difference to a bereaved child’s future.

Thank you.

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The scent is particularly reminiscent of a classic rose; very sweet, strong and lasting. rowing to approximately 20cm (4ft) in height, the rose will make the perfect specimen plant within your garden, and e ually outstanding in the middle of a border surrounded by herbaceous plants such as Campanulas, Salvias, avenders, Asters and ardy eraniums. Being so versatile, if you planted the rose next to a wall or fence the young stems can also be trained to form a small climber.

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complete lots of activities and have many learning opportunities, such as pairing up with a group from a different country to share our culture and lifestyle. Afterwards, we hope we will become great friends with all the people we have met, and evaluate the experience and what we learned.

I feel this experience will be a brilliant time to learn and improve the skills we need throughout our life, such as communication, teamwork, leadership, independence and being a better, more useful member of society. I also think it will be great fun!

Joseph is raising funds to pay

for the trip for him an his team mates. They need a total of 3,4 , which will be used for training, transport, shelter, food, the actual camp itself, activities and many other items.

I hope Village People readers will consider donating to my fundraising campaign it would help us enormously.

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e ha e e senses at our disposal to help us get through life sight, taste, hearing, touch and smell and gardening can e o e them all!

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For the summer months the air may be full of sweet scent from jasmine, honeysuckle, climbing roses or sweet-peas scrambling over supports, while in the borders hardy shrub choices including philadelphus, buddleja and lilac add their gorgeous aromas to the mix. It’s not just about flowers though, the leaves of some plants

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If you grow your own food, you’ll already know the difference in flavour that fresh from the garden brings to the taste buds. Now is the time for setting out soft fruit plants which will provide you with precious delicacies for years to come, while young vegetable plants will soon be available to grow on and provide this year’s tasty harvest.

Take time to look at your garden at different times of day throughout the year and appreciate all that it offers. aze upwards during April and ay into a canopy of magical cherry blossom, then down to view the intricate detail of diminutive alpines at your feet. Whether your garden is a carefully co-ordinated masterpiece, or a riot of colour and sheer exuberance, it’s a feast for all your senses and there to be enjoyed!

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It’s like all those months of dampness, coldness and struggle have just flitted away on the breeze the world feels like a different place. And as a gardener you always have a little moment in February

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when you think maybe this year it won t happen, but it always does, and I love it when the first green haze comes across the horizon.

Of course, that’s the signal to formulate plans and consider the things you want your garden to represent this year, and that’s very exciting. A big part of that is anticipation, which is an underrated commodity. People want everything instantly now because they are able to go into a supermarket and have what they want, when they want it. I uite like looking forward in life, I enjoy anticipation because, of course, when it does happen, it s that much more enjoyable.

Where the garden is concerned, there are a few basics to look out for and check you need to remind yourself of your plot in terms of sunshine and shade, and its capabilities. emember, poor soil isn’t a barrier, you can grow all kinds of things in tubs and pots and troughs. And just because what you have may be small, it doesn t mean it s hard to find things to grow in it. It s easy to grow salads in a small space, or tomatoes in summer. Even dwarf fruit in

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Being an organic gardener for 30 years, I can always go out and pick anything and eat it straight away without worrying, and I love that. I’ll have to wait until August, but strolling around the garden picking Victoria plums off trees is one of my favourite things to do.

A more immediate thing to look forward to, for me, is the first sight of asparagus in April.

What you find is, from this point forward, there will be something new poking its head out every few weeks. The garden is like a theatre production playing out in front of you as things gradually come into their natural season…from winter snowdrops through to daffodils, then tulips, summer strawberries into autumn raspberries.

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02. o between the trees on a small path, which can be muddy. At the end, enter Saxlingham reen. At a sign on the left, turn left. You are still on Boudicca Way. Pass Che uers ane on the left, then a road, a phone box on the right and a driveway veering left to Saxlingham all.

Pass a gas post (red and white) until you reach a signpost for Boudicca Way. 03. Turn left down Boudicca Way and go anticlockwise around the field. Be aware of the barbed wire on the left. Again, it can be muddy.

At the end of the field, go straight through the -barred gate. Note, Boudicca Way turns right and if the gate is open you may not notice it.

Continue straight on, across the plank bridge and keep going straight.

04. o past a new barn house with lots of solar panels, and about 30 40 yards past that there is a gap in the hedge on the right leading to Wash ane. Turn left. Continue along Wash ane until you reach a T-junction, turn left into Che uers ane, where there is a ford with white railings, and walk a further 00 yards. There is a signpost on the right for a public right of way.

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05. This is the end of Che uers ane, at the top of Saxlingham reen better in winter and a short cut. Turn right down the right of way and at the end turn left towards the church, keeping the hedge and trees on your right. ook closely and when vegetation allows you can see the Terracotta Warrior in the Vicarage arden on the right. o through the kissing gate into the church graveyard, past the church on your left and take the turn on your right, keeping the hedge to your right.

01. Facing the playing field, walk along the left edge, and near the end go through the gap onto all ane.

If cricket is being played, avoid the playing field and go down all ane on the left as you face the playing field near the road. Turn right at the first signpost along Boudicca Way onto a small track called Palmers ane, keeping the hedge on your right.

06. o through the kissing gate at the side of the main church gates. Bear left going towards the road, cross over to the footpath on the other side of the road by the school and turn left. Just before the playground, cross over the road again to the footpath and walk back to the playing fields.

Starting Point: Saxlingham Playing Field, Church Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate NR15 1TD Grid Reference: Map 237: TM 23343 96921 Walk Length 3.4 Miles / 5.5 KM

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Hedgehog fostered throught the winter now going to find a mate, Stoke Holy Cross, Credit Elizabeth Dack

In the evenings, those rustlings might be a hedgehog, which can make a surprising amount of noise for its size as it forages for earthworms and beetles. edgehogs occasionally emerge in winter, but mostly they hibernate in a tight ball of leaves and dry grass, appearing in spring to seek nest sites and food. edgehogs are also included in the spotter surveys and, like song thrushes, they seem as happy

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Frogs mating amongst frogspawn, Sculthorpe Moor, Credit Paul Taylor

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Finding out where these creatures live can help us protect them and will inform NWT’s Wilder Claylands project, which is currently working with landowners and communities in three trial areas of South Norfolk. The project aims to create better, more connected places for hedgehogs, frogs, song thrushes and many other wild species by improving existing habitats, creating new ones and connecting them together. The project will, I am sure, show that by working together we can help these creatures thrive in the future and allow future generations to keep an ear out for springtime rustles in the hedgerows.

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Memories of Long Stratton Local historian, Dennis Cross from Diss, shares with us his fascinating collection of old postcards, focusing on a different village in every issue.

This time, we take a walk down memory lane in Long Stratton. 

Taken c1930, this shows a garage and pub on th he Norwich road. The houses and shop on the right reemain, but the Co-op supermarket has been built on th he site of the garage.

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The Manor House, c1910, was a fine red brick building with a large moat in front, known locally as The Stratton Canal. It was the home of Captain Harold Hugh Francis, JP. The house was demolished to make way for residential homes, but there are Manor Road and Francis Road in the village.

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The Plain, in the late early Barclays Bank.

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Long Stratton Hill, c1910. The population then was 700.

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 Looking down the hill in 1906. No traffic problems here!

 Old Council Cottages in 1938, at the junction of Flowerpot Lane. These thatched houses were demolished to make way for a wider junction.

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 The Street in 1920, taken from the Pulham end.

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ASPA RAGUS & CRAB LINGUINE with Parsley And Lemon Butter Sauce

It’s asparagus time…a short window in late spring when this delicious seasonal star is centre stage! Of course, buying asparagus locally is the very best way to enjoy it at its peak.

Try this simple recipe to add a dash of pizzazz to your succulent spears!

METHOD

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS 300g dried linguine

1. Cook the linguine in plenty of boiling salted water for approximately 0- 2 minutes. rain the majority of the water and add the olive oil, stir through the pasta and keep warm.

1 tbsp olive oil The meat from 2 freshly dressed crabs 1 bundle of British asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3cm lengths 100g butter 3 tbsp parsley, finely chopped 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 mild red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 50ml vegetable stock 1 lemon, juiced

2. eanwhile, melt the butter in a large saut pan, add the onion and asparagus and season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sweat over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes then add the chilli and garlic and cook for another minute. Add the crab along with the vegetable stock and cook for a further 2 minutes.

3. Stir in the chopped parsley, chives and lemon juice, then add the pasta and make sure all the ingredients are mixed together thoroughly. Season to taste and serve immediately.

Hot Tips Leave a little bit of the cooking water in the pasta to prevent the linguine from sticking together. If you don’t have any chives, the tops of spring onions finely chopped is a great alternative.

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CAKE RECIPE

Aperol Cake The inspiration for this gluten-free, dairy-free and low carb cake came from an Aperol spritz cocktail, garnished with a slice of grapefruit. We’ve used whole fruits, with some peel, to achieve that slightly bitter aftertaste redolent of the cocktail. If you prefer it sweeter, use the fruit without its peel, and add an extra 2 g of ground almonds.

Serves 10 375kcal 45g carbs per slice

INGREDIENTS

Tip:

If you prefer not to use Aperol, you can use grapefruit juice.

Cake: 2 ruby or pink grapefruit, about 370g each, thoroughly washed 6 large eggs 250g caster sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 250g ground almonds 2 teaspoons Aperol 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice (see recipe) Decoration: 120g icing sugar 1 to 2 teaspoons Aperol Thinly sliced grapefruit

METHOD

and the ground almonds. Add the Aperol, and s ueeze about a tablespoon of juice from the remaining half grapefruit.

1. rate the zest from one of the grapefruit and set aside. Pierce the other grapefruit, place in a microwaveable bowl, cover, and zap’ on high for minutes, or until soft. Allow to cool. Slice half the uncooked grapefruit thinly for decoration.

3. alve the cooked grapefruit and scoop the fruit from one half, discarding this half’s skin otherwise, the cake will be too bitter. Put this fruit with the other cooked half, remove any pips, and blitz until smooth. Fold this pur e through the cake mix until combined.

2. Preheat the oven to 0 C. rease and base-line a 20cm deep springform cake tin. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until rich and creamy about three minutes. Fold in the baking powder, the grapefruit zest

4. Pour the batter into the tin and bake for about 0 0 minutes, until risen and a skewer comes out clean. You may need to cover the tin loosely with foil after 30 minutes to prevent it burning. eave to cool in the tin.

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Village Notice Board Saturday 2 – Tuesday 19 April, 9am EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Chantry Place, Norwich op along to Chantry Place this Easter for a free family Easter Eggstravaganza trail. For more chantryplace.co.uk Saturday 2 April, 10am ONE EXHIBITION TWO ARTISTS The Corn Hall, 10 St Nicholas St, Diss IP22 4LB John Atkinson and Charles Jamieson show paintings with an East Anglian ambience and atmosphere. eet the artists on Saturday April am. For more matt.kirkum thecornhall.co.uk, 0 00 40.

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On and on we chatter, safe in the knowledge that we are talking to the dog and not ourselves! But talking to our dogs performs a more constructive roll, especially from our pet’s point of view. I have talked about hand signals and whistles, but, for most of us, speech is our favourite means of canine communication.

We give voice commands and, if we’ve thought it through, simple, accompanying body gestures to make ourselves as clear as possible. I find that consistently using the same distinctive words increases not only the subtlety, but also the degree to which you can talk’ with your furry friend.

As an example and I think this is a common scenario you go for your afternoon walk and, nine times out of ten, when you get home it’s your dog’s teatime. We understand that, in replicating the return from hunting’ and subse uent enjoyment of the kill, this is appropriate to the canine mind.

But I sometimes walk him earlier, so it’s too early for tea.

When this happens, I say soon’ to my dog, making the ooh’ sound nice and long and I give

him just a small piece of biscuit.

It hasn’t taken long for my dog g to catch on as if he’s removing the salt and pepper from his top pocket and layying down his knife and fork, abaandoning the pleading, deep bro own eyes and relaxing untill proper teatime duly arrive es. I also use soon’ wh hen I am getting things ready for a trip out. In eff ffect, soon’ signals it’s on its way’ and my do og understands.

When we are training, or just generally playing in the garden, like everyone I use good’ or rather gooood’ a lot. Whe en my dog has performed particularly well, I say beautiful’…extending the first syllable as I stroke and give a tidbit, emphasising the extra delight at his performance.

Choose words that are very different from each other, use them with a simple action, and you can build a considerable dialogue. eave it!’ can be delivered nice and sharply, and I can vouch for its e cacy even over the banisters when the effect is amplified by my omnipresence!

I also find an elongated Noooo’ works well when guiding my dog to find something. In no time he links my varying emphasis to his proximity to the item. Choose your word, attach

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Our recent winter meeting covered three topics berried trees and hedges to sustain birds; flowers with seedheads providing food for birds and shelter for hibernating insects; and recycled materials to make shelters for small creatures.

A related garden workshop followed in February ake an Environmentally Friendly ead edge.’ omemade soup provided!

Find more information on our village website: www.forncett.info or email us: forncettnaturematters@gmail.com Perhaps your village could join the growing network of groups supporting biodiversity. Or you could add your own wildlife-friendly plot to Wild East’s Map of Dreams. wildeast.co.uk/ we-pledge#MapOfDreams. Together we can make a difference!

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Critically-acclaimed stage play returns to Norwich The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time ac by popular demand, the li ier and ony ward winning production of he urious ncident of the og in the ight ime returns to the orwich heatre oyal The smash-hit show is adapted and remains loyal to ark addon’s bestselling novel, which tells the story of fifteen-year-old Christopher, who has an extraordinary brain. e is exceptional at maths, while everyday life presents some barriers. e has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. So when he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbour’s dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world.

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POETRY

Poetry Corner ev age, from Bungay, penned these poems after he read Poetry Corner in Village People and thought he’d have a go at writing some himself. We’re very glad he did!

LOOKING FORWARD

WHOSE TURN IS IT?

onging for the summer sun Barbe ues and outdoor fun Winter’s chills are in the past Warmer times are here at last onger days and flowers in bloom et’s say goodbye to winter’s gloom

y wife she turns and looks at me And says, I’d like a cup of tea Thank you love, is my reply If you have one then so shall I She stares and I’m about to learn That I must go cos it’s my turn

Families plan for days away oliday time is what they say Near or far, they have to choose Or maybe on a summer’s cruise Now everyone will try their best To have a nice relaxing rest

Perhaps if I stay in my chair Pretending that I did not hear Avert my eyes and look away She’ll think it’s not my turn today But no such luck and I’m in trouble So, to the kitchen at the double

But summers come and summers go All too uick for some, we know emories made and good times shared Autumn leaves have now appeared But don’t be sad or shed a tear You’ve just survived another year.

The kettle boils in record time Tea is brewed and looking fine I return with cups filled to the brim A tea for her and one for him Problem solved, well for a bit ntil the next whose turn is it

Are you a poet from Norfolk or Suffolk? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Email a selection of poems and a bit about you to editor@village-people. info for the chance to be featured in a future issue.

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John Torode’s Aussie-Style Grain Bowl Australian-British celebrity chef, n e, shares a typical Southern emisphere recipe with Village People.

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INGREDIENTS 4 different cooked (cold) grains – about half a cup (3 tablespoons) of each 2 spring onions, finely sliced 2 handfuls of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped For the dressing 2 teaspoons tahini 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1 long fresh red chilli, finely diced

y Aussie grain bowl is a really good alternative to cereal for breakfast, and as a full-on protein brunch it’s just as good, with a few carbs added for good measure.

For grains, us Aussies will always mix them up and play around with different combinations. Sometimes I have the meal cold and other times hot, with or without sprouted beans. y favourite is the chicken and avocado combo. Enjoy!

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Village People has 4 pairs of tickets to give away to see singing legend Paloma Faith on Friday June at Newmarket acecourse he double platinum and award winning star will be embar ing on her second tour within a year with her upcoming ummer tour he will be performing an array of hits from her e tensi e and much lo ed repertoire, and fans can sing along to classics such as nly o e an Hurt i e his’ and ullaby’, as well as new songs from her fth studio album n nite hings’ It’s been a busy year for Paloma.

She released her BBC documentary Paloma Faith As I Am’ earlier this year, which received praise from critics and fans for its insight into the pop stars life, and frank discussions around motherhood.

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Paloma Faith said I’ve been touring my recent album Infinite Things and its been so invigorating seeing everyone out on the road around the . Ive loved playing live again and I am beyond excited to announce my Summer 2022

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he world of cosmetics is not the simple one that our mothers new ery year a new product comes onto the mar et, with its promises of re u enation and flawless s in rom hyaluronic acid to peptides, we’re swept up in the language of formulations and mar eting ’m going to ta e you through the le icon of cosmetic chemistry, pic ing out an of ingredients that ma e up the goodies, the baddies and the misunderstood is for one of my favourites, vitamin A, which you’ll also see referred to in its different forms as etinyl Palmitate, or just etinol, depending on its formulation.

Vitamin A products are among the most widely used active ingredients in skin care, but they are often misunderstood, and don’t produce e ually beneficial effects on the skin. That’s why some anti ageing creams vary so much in price. etinol is the whole vitamin A molecule, and is just a fancy name for vitamin A, whereas

retinyl palmitate is a combination of retinol with another chemical called palmitic acid. etinol has the ability to penetrate the skin and increase elasticity, make the skin look smoother, reduce pore size, and improve wrinkles. The result is a more vibrant complexion for all ages and skin types.

It removes the top layer of dead skin, while also generating collagen (the skin’s structural fibre) in the skin. As we get older, collagen breaks down, creating lines and large pores. etinol penetrates deep into the skin, where it converts to retinoic acid and really goes to work changing your skin in a way no other ingredient does.

But read labels carefully, because much more retinyl palmitate is needed to produce the same effects. enerally, you should use a cream that contains at least 0.2 retinol. etinyl palmitate

might still improve your skin’s appearance, but it will take much longer and be less dramatic.

Over-the-counter creams will always err on the side of caution.

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Look Good Feel Good Do Good a e eine i e, ex-model, make-up artist and founder of award-winning local ethical beauty brand, Juni Cosmetics, shows how we can build sustainability into our beauty routine. This time, she looks at how to prepare your skin for warmer weather. junicosmetics.com A dusting of setting powder through the T-zone will help keep sh hine at bay and everything in place.

I love dualpurpose products all year round, but they reaally come into the eir own at this tim me of year.

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HEALTH

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Stuart Wardle, from Recover Physiotherapy, answers your questions on physiotherapy and debunks some common misconceptions Is there anything I can do for a slipped disc? id you know, discs never slip This is a common misconception and can be really daunting if it s something you think you are struggling with. isc-related back pain is very common, but without the right education, guidance and management, it can feel really alarming. We see this type of back pain all the time, so while it may be uncommon for you, it s not something that s uncommon for us to treat.

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FAULT FREE DIVORCE  AT LAST! Emma Alfieri, Specialist Family Lawyer at Greene & Greene solicitors, looks at this welcome change in the law

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fter many years of campaigning, on 6 April 2022 the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force. This new law is long-awaited and very welcome news for family law professionals, who consider the current divorce law outdated and no longer fit for purpose. It will revolutionise divorce law in England & Wales and will allow married couples to divorce without assigning blame.

The current law, which dates back to 1973, is almost 50 years old and as a result couples seeking a divorce must either spend a minimum of two years separated, or one must blame the other for the marriage breakdown, citing adultery or unreasonable behaviour – which more often than not only serves to increase animosity between separating couples. Even if both parties mutually agree the relationship is over, they still must apportion blame if they wish to avoid the two-year waiting period.

Other benefits of the new law are: • Couples will be able to apply jointly for a divorce (as well as separately).

• The removal of the requirement to provide ‘reasons’ or ‘particulars’ as to why the marriage has broken down.

• The removal of the possibility to ‘contest’ a divorce.

It is anticipated that the new law will encourage a modern, forward-thinking, non-confrontational approach wherever possible, thereby reducing conflict and its damaging effect on children in particular.

The family courts have also recently modernised their approach to obtaining a divorce, which can now be done on-line at www.gov.uk/divorce. There is a court fee payable of £593, although individuals may be able to get help with fees if they are on benefits or a low income.

Although it is possible to obtain a divorce online, anyone going through a divorce should take advice regarding their legal position.

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There’s a huge awareness that the general public are more sustainable in the way they live their lives. Successful companies also think about their wider stakeholders and strive to improve employee satisfaction and community spirit and that contributes to long-term success.

You too can make a difference through the companies you invest in when it comes to your investments and savings.

As part of the St. James s Place distinctive approach to investment management, they carefully assess their appointed fund managers’ attitudes to responsible investing, including climate change. They review how they incorporate environmental, social, and corporate governance in their decision making, and how their investment strategy helps reduce climate risk.

With more than 0 bn under management and 30,000 clients, St. James’s Place is able to exert a powerful influence on companies, encouraging them to set environmental targets, such as net-zero carbon emissions, on your behalf.

St. James’s Place works with their appointed fund managers and engagement partner, obeco, to drive positive change through engagement activities such as site visits, investor meetings, setting out recommendations and expectations, and voting at annual general meetings.

We believe what gets measured, gets managed. eporting the

carbon footprint of the St. James’s Place Portfolios allows them to identify opportunities for change.

St. Jamess Place joined the Net- ero Asset Owner Alliance in 2020, publicly committing their investments to be net-zero by 20 0, if not sooner. They will set interim targets to ensure this commitment is achievable and realistic.

Environmental and social change is just around the corner and we want to be at the forefront of any developments.

Companies either embrace it, and benefit from the opportunities it creates, or deny it and suffer the conse uences. Engagement is the best way to help our clients invest in a world worth living in.

Our world is changing faster than anyone predicted, and responsible investing has a huge role to play in shaping a better world and building a sustainable future.

The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select, and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested.

For more information about wealth management and retirement planning, contact Robert Drake at Anglian Wealth Management on 01603 752500 / 07581 347559, or email robert.drake@sjpp.co.uk The Partner Practice is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The ‘St. James's Place Partnership’ and the titles ‘Partner’ and ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James's Place representatives.

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