Village People Norfolk / Suffolk border edition – October & November 20 (Autumn)

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2020

Norfolk/Suffolk border edition

COMMUNITY / LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR

Gluten-free Apple Spice Cake Recipe Get involved IN A FANTASTIC FINCH SURVEY CELEBRATING TREES EXHIBITION IN NORWICH

Gentle walk – Eaton, Keswick & Cringleford Technology keeps art alive Walk down memory lane in Horham

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Contents

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2020

Out & About 8

Good news from our region

12 Poetry Corner - Poppy Bradbury and Lily Youngs

14 Walking for health around Eaton, Keswick and Cringleford village

25 43 WIN £100 M&S voucher 45 Fashion - pretty and versatile puff sleeves for autumn

46 An autumn walk in Claylands with Norfolk Wildlife Trust

49 Canine communication with Julia Collins

12 Home & Garden 17 Volunteer with Friends of Horsey Seals

19 Sustainable fashion with New-U

20 On your plot - a blaze of autumn colour

23 The Garden Enclosure

51 Art - virtually visual 55 Bungay Bitesize - wild about Bungay

59 Health - growing your own wellbeing

62 Food History - The Norfolk Beefing

65 Cryotherapy - the ‘freezy’ way to remove lumps and bumps

69 Refreshing Waters talks to Karin Heap of Chapel Green School

70 The health benefits of elderberries

Jobs, Money & Business 75 Smart Money Secrets - Equity release, is it right for you?

Shopping, Health & Beauty

76 Find a local business or

61 Transform your skin with

78 Exercise your brain cells

Gua Sha

service in our directory with our crossword

Jottings

25 Celebrating Trees - a new innovative exhibition in Norwich

27 Gospel from The Saints 29 Recipe for apple spice cake 31 Falcon Meadow - triumph in a tricky year

34 Fantastic Finches - join the survey

37 Memories of Horham 41 Re-purpose or up-cycle

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Reliably delivered by Royal Mail, reaching 61,000 homes every two months. Four editions of Village People provide unrivalled coverage of Norfolk and Suffolk, reaching more homes than ANY other local magazine. For more information, call our friendly team on 01284 788623 or send an email to editor@village-people.info

I started the magazine from scratch 12 years ago in the village of Tacolneston (as a bit of a hobby actually) and little did I think it would beccome the region’s largest circulation magazine in a matter of a few w years! Actually, we are now larger in terms of printed copies than most of the other regional titles added together. If I say it myself, well done us!

We’ve certainly missed being able to promote local village events on our Village Notice Board pages during the last few months, but the good news is we are starting to see local events being organised.

So don’t forget you can submit the details for FREE on our popular website and we’ll be delighted to promote them in the next magazine to 61,000 village homes, as well as on our Instagram page @vpmagazine. Do follow us on Instagram so you can keep up to date with local events happening this autumn, plus much more.

We’ve got some great features inside for you, covering all sorts of topics, with more this issue on nature and wildlife. It’s always a squeeze to fit everything in, because demand for space is so high. I can’t quite believe that we have only one more issue this year to work on, nor that we have already been designing artwork for Christmas!

Some local businesses are so organised!

It goes without saying that we need to continue to support our local trades people, shops and services, so if you need any help in your home or garden this autumn, do please pick up the phone and keep the local economy moving.

So, as we start work in our 13th year, with just one more issue to prepare, I’d like to wish everyone well. Stay safe, look after your neighbours and we’ll be back with a sparkly Winter / Christmas issue at the end of November.

Lily

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Gluten-free Apple Spice Cake Recipe Get involved IN A FANTASTIC FINCH SURVEY CELEBRATING TREES EXHIBITION IN NORWICH

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Lily Goulder editor@village-people.info 01284 788623

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GET INVOLVED IN A FANTASTIC FINCH SURVEY Celebrating Trees exhibition in Norwich

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Good News from our region A MILESTONE FOR DECORATORS’ DELIGHT!

Paint & Paper, one of the region’s leading independent paint and wallpaper specialists, are celebrating 25 years at their Hellesdon Park Industrial Estate site…and looking forward to the next quarter of a century!

Widely known as the place to buy paint that’s a little bit different, and often impossible to buy elsewhere, Paint & Paper

was established by Stephen Dix, who owned a paint merchants in Dereham. He sold this in 1995, just at the time when there was a burgeoning demand for ‘designer’ or ‘premium brand paints’.

During the Dereham days, Karl Buck came to work with Stephen when he was just 16. Today Karl is a co-director of Paint & Paper and, with Stephen now

in semi-retirement, he runs the business day to day. Over time, Bob Farrow, Mark South and Luke Bygrave joined the business. It’s a close team, and together they have 85 years of experience in the trade.

Stephen was the first stockist of Farrow & Ball, and worked with the company closely, helping to expand their stockist network.

In fact, Farrow & Ball named a paint after Stephen: Dix Blue — a dreamy blue-green colour — and it’s still on their colour charts today.

Stephen says: “Our paint range is very impressive. Zinzer, Farrow & Ball, Earthborn, Zoffany, Paint Library and Little Greene are just some of the names that we stock. Most of our stock is environmentally friendly — with products being water based, and acrylic and VOC free. Since a 2009 WHO report uncovered that professional decorators were more than 40% more

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Good News likely to contract lung cancer than members of the general population, many of us are wanting to use safer paints within the home.”

Paint is of course only one part of the company’s business, there is also wallpaper. Again, the range is enormous; stockists include Sanderson, Cole & Son, Colefax and Fowler, Morris & Co, and Rebel Walls.

“During lockdown, we have been taking orders online, and also offering a customer collection system,” Stephen says. “Give us a call at the shop as normal for advice and take it from there.” www.paint-paper.co.uk

VP INSTAGRAM READER OFFERS So many of us are connected to our phones these days, probably far too much actually!

Here at VPHQ we know it’s a great way to share ‘offers’ from local businesses with you, our fabulous readers. We are connected and talking to 1000s of local businesses all the time, so when we hear of a special offer, we pop it on our Instagram story and then save it in the ‘reader offers’ hiighlight. hli ht So follow us today ep @vpmagazine and kee up to date with local e offers, and of course the news here at Village People.

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that we can advertise anything and everything charity related, fundraising and local for FREE. We have hundreds of local events submitted every issue, but some are too late for our magazine deadline, but by following us on Instagram you can keep up to date with ‘what’s on’ in your local area.

And as a thank you for following us, we’ll be posting a reader d r giveaway on our Instagram page e during the next n two months to offer o lucky one f follower a ca ash prize of £1 100, plus the chance to h have their photo in the next issue.

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Good News

A FEATHER IN THE CAP! Norfolk Feather Company, a family business which has been in Diss since the early 1970s, is celebrating over 90 years in business. The manufacturer of fine pillows, duvets, cushion pads and dog beds started life in High Wycombe, and their products have played key roles in some world-changing events. During WWII, the company supplied the filling for Allied pilots’ flying jackets, and this year is the 45th anniversary of the company being the official supplier of jackets to the 1975 British Mount Everest Southwest Face Expedition, led by Chris Bonington.

Norfolk Feather moved to Diss in the early 70s to be at the centre of the poultry industry, but settling into the town was not without its problems. In order to ‘bed’ down the new machinery they were using, owner Peter Cummin used to sleep at the factory so he was on hand if there were any problems. That’s dedication!

Peter Crellan, Managing Director of Norfolk Feather, said: “We work with some of the finest

natural products on the market, from Duck Feather to Hungarian and Siberian Goose Downs, and with a growing demand for fibre products we also produce a range of washable hypo-allergenic pillows. Norfolk Feather prides itself on a strong heritage of championing the finest feather, and our knowledge, quality and local sourcing will become an even more important part of the company’s future.

“We are committed to taking the business forward and adding other products to our range to

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Wingfield Barns ANDY CUTTING

Thu 29th Oct, 7.30pm – £15 Open Space Theatre Co. presents

THE BEAR by Anton Chekhov

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give us an even wider appeal.

A special thank you must go to the manufacturing and support teams who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic. Their support has enabled Norfolk Feather Company to look to the future and plan for new product launches in early 2021.”

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Good News

NORWICH HIGH INSPIRES CHANGE MAKERS During lockdown, Norwich High School for Girls launched its first-ever online conference event — called Inspiring Change Makers Online Summit 2020 — with over 45 outstanding guest speakers participating, from celebrity chef Prue Leith CBE, to Chartered Engineer Yewande Akinola MBE. Speakers supplied pre-recorded sessions and participated in live Q&A sessions for a bespoke website, with keynote talks delivered by top figures in their fields, including Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-founder of the CFTE, and Tessy Ojo, CEO of the Diana Award. Other big names included Sunday Times Luxury Content Director Lorraine Candy and Olympic Hockey Champion Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE. The event also had a contingent of Norfolk Change Makers, from Genevieve Raghu, founder of

Into Opera, to lawyers Naomi Newell and Rebecca Bond from Birketts LLP. The website was launched on Thursday 21 May, reaching 26,000 young people, of which 95% said that they felt empowered to become a future Change Maker. Takeaways from the young people who took part included: “We all have the power to make a difference,” “Accept who you are,” “Be the best version of yourself,” and “Always try and improve the lives of others.”

The programme content is still available to view for free at www.inspiringfemales.org.uk Find out more about Norwich High and register to attend an October Open Event at www.norwichhigh.gdst.net

IF YOU HAVE SOME GOOD NEWS TO SHARE EMAIL US AT editor@village-people.info

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Poetry

Poetry Corner

Poppy Bradbury and Lily Youngs

We were thrilled to receive this lovely poem from two of our young readers, 11-year-old friends Poppy Bradbury and Lily Youngs. They FaceTimed a lot during lockdow wn and decided to write a poem inspired by their experience.

Being locked in our homes Browsing our phones With nothing to do We’re all feeling blue Talking to our friends on Zoom Until up goes the moon dark circles under our eyes got e We’v We’re losing track of our lives oling Struggling with our home scho We are all gruelling reading To Maths, to English to guided ding plea is y e Everryon ftt alone Being left at home ‘Cause our parents are working y craz Going We are getting more lazy

Only getting one exercise a day e we get out in the middle of May hop We Feeling kind of down We just need to go to the town windows Rainbows hanging in people’s bingo play y e is bored so they Everryon NHS the for ring Clapping and chee ess sadn the all of rid Gets e time There’s nothing to do in our spar e rhym poem this e Except to mak en gard our in play is do All we can Our feelings will harden kers Say thank you to all the key wor Who work to nurture lime Red, orange, yellow, green and time hard They help us in this

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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Local walks

WALKING FOR Health EATON, KESWICK AND CRINGLEFORD VILLAGE Reviewed by Dougie Dingwall, Volunteer olu Co-ordinator at Central Norfolk Walking ng for Health

Walk Information Meeting Place

Wheelchair/ Buggy Friendly

Cringleford Recreation Ground and Pavilion, Oakfield Road, Cringleford, NR4 6XF No

Grid Reference

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Walk Length (Miles / Km)

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Approx Time Required

90 minutes

Footpath Type / Quality

Flat level footpath trail, concrete paths. 60% firm, 40% soft.

Gradients

Gentle

Steps/Stiles

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Seating On Route

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Toilets

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Cringleford Pavilion if open.

Specific Hazards For This Walk

Railway crossing

Parking / Parking Charges

Recreation Ground / none

Bus / Rail Access

Bus

DIRECTIONS From the Pavilion, walk south west, keeping the tennis court fence on your right. Exit from the park through a narrow gap directly in front of you. At the road, Mark Lemmon Drive, turn left, then right, then turn left along Keswick Road.

Cross the level crossing carefully.

Shortly after the road straightens, turn right uphill along a track.

At the top of the track bear right, then immediately left along a field edge with the hedge on your left.

Pass through the gap by the white metal gate and turn left onto Keswick Hall Road. Continue along Keswick Hall Road, then take the first turning on the left. At the crossroads, cross over the main road and go down Mill Lane, which is a minor road opposite.

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Local walks Continue along Mill Lane, which becomes a track, to the mill building. Ignore the ‘Private Drive’ sign. Turn left just behind the mill and cross the river. Continue along Mill Lane, now a footpath, taking care when you cross the level crossing into church lane. At the main road turn left and follow it back to the start point.

the Loke. Where the Loke bears left, take the footpath on the right. Go through the gap to the recreation ground car park and back to your car.

Please note that all of our group walks are currently cancelled due to the current social distancing guidelines. Please check and adhere to the latest rules before attempting this walk.

Just before you reach Waitrose, turn left onto a path which goes by the right hand side and onto the south east end of Waitrose car park. Take the path from the back of the car park, through a patch of uncultivated land to Eaton Road. If muddy, leave the car park through the main entrance.

Mapping: Copyright Ordnance Survey 2020.

Turn left along Eaton Road, over the bridge and left along

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Calling all volunteers GREY SEALS NEED YOU!

s the grey seal colony on the east Norfolk coastline keeps on expanding, the Friends of Horsey Seals (FoHS) have launched an urgent appeal for more volunteers to become seal wardens.

Despite a difficult year for everyone with the COVID-19 restrictions, a record number of grey seals are expected to haul out onto Horsey and Winterton Beaches from late October to give birth to their distinctive white furred pups. People come from all over the world to see this amazing natural spectacle. Seals are packed in close proximity, and there is the extra drama of 300-kilo male bull seals fighting each other for the privilege of mating with the cows. Last year more than 2,000 pups were born.

With well over a hundred thousand visitors, the wardens play a vital role in protecting the seal colony from unnecessary human disturbance.

While most visitors keep their distance, a number of young seals die each year after people get too close and scare the mother away, leaving her pup to die of starvation.

During the breeding season, between November and January, the wardens cordon off the beach at

Horsey, not only to protect the seals but also to keep visitors safe. Wardens are also on hand to answer any questions about these magnificent wild animals and guide people to the best viewing spots.

FoHS is a charity run and staffed entirely by volunteers, and is in action all year round. The organisation’s trained rescue team is on call around the clock to save seals, many of which turn up injured or entangled in plastic rings, ropes or nets – and in most cases they are weak and underweight.

After they are rescued they are transported to the RSPCA Hospital at East Winch.

Despite the start of the pupping season in November being some months away, we need to prepare and be ready. All FoHS Wardens receive comprehensive training, and this year’s workshops will start in October.

If you’re interested in volunteering to become a seal warden you can register via email recruitment@friendsofhorseyseals.co.uk

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Sustainable Fashion

Swapping clothes FOR CASH “There are so many pre-loved clothes hanging in wardrobes or stored in lofts and cupboards that are not being worn.

The New-U shop in Castle Quarter, Norwich

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o you ever wonder what to do with those good quality clothes that you just don’t wear any more? New-U is a clothing and accessories swap shop in Castle Quarter in the heart of Norwich, where you can exchange items you no longer wear for others that you will.

You can take up to 10 good quality, clean, undamaged things into the shop each day, and you will be given ‘swap points’ in the form of tokens in exchange for your items. These can be spent in store at your leisure, they have no expiry date and change is given in the form of swap points.

As well as encouraging sustainable fashion, New-U’s primary aim is to support long-term unemployed young people to gain the skills and confidence needed to move towards work. Sue Buffin, who started the swap shop initiative with a group of unemployed young people two years ago, says:

“Long-term unemployed people face numerous barriers to moving towards employment and many of these cannot be overcome without intervention geared to the individual and their specific needs. It seems an unusual combination, but by bringing these two together we can help better the lives of so many, now and in the future.”

New-U, which is a UK registered charity, has recently launched a new 50:50 scheme for Sue Buffin special items that are too valuable to give away. High-end items will be sold in New-U’s Ebay store; with 50% of proceeds going towards their charitable aims, and the customer receiving the remaining 50% (less a small admin fee).

“We have also just launched a crowdfunding campaign a part of the AVIVA Community challenge to help us raise funds to expand into swapping books, games and CDs, so we can help even more young people,” adds Sue. To get involved, visit www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/young-peopleemployability-sustainable-fashion For more details go to new-ultd.co.uk or contact hello@new-ultd.co.uk

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The Giant Oat has flower heads that shine through the entire summer and into winter, catching every ray of sunshine. Shenandoah is a magical grass, working well in big swathes. As autumn approaches, the tips of the leaves turn deep red and the delicate panicles are also tinged red.

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Potentially big trees are long-lived and need big spaces; oak, beech, chestnut etc are most suited to open areas, large gardens or parkland, where they can stretch out their boughs over time, but all gardens will benefit from some form of tree, it’s all a question of scale.

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The exhibition, which is being curated by artist May Mellor and Caroline Hoskin, will also include artwork from children to mark the importance of trees in their future lives. “As future custodians of the planet, children are an integral part of the event,” says Caroline.

Artists exhibiting in the show include nationallyknown painter Derrick Greaves, and Ivy Smith, winner of several awards including the John Player Portrait award; Tor Falcon, who recently had a solo show about Norfolk countryside at the Castle Museum; and four members of the nationally known Arborealist Group, plus many established painters, sculptors and photographers from Norfolk and elsewhere.

The show has been long in the planning and will be adapted so that visitors can socially distance while enjoying the exhibition. Mary Mellor says: “It’s interesting to think that many of the city’s trees are old enough to have witnessed previous events that have threatened Norwich, such as the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1918, and two world wars.”

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Organisers are also asking for the public to nominate important Norwich trees to be part of the event’s tree trail. People can follow the trail of trees in their own time — staying within recommended social distancing guidelines. Trees already part of the trail include the plane trees outside The Guildhall and on Elm Hill, the ancient oak in UEA park, Kett’s Oak, near Hethersett, two trees in Timberhill and the cherry trees in Castle Garden.

“We’d really love people to send in their suggestions for significant Norwich trees that they feel should be part of our celebration — perhaps because they are important to the city, or because they have a particular importance to you as an individual,” says Mary. “Get in touch and tell us what the trees in Norwich mean to you and why.”

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hat lovely, rounded, golden time of year is here. Stiff carpets of stubble have all but disappeared, neatly turned ninety degrees, mingled with muck by determined tractors, and lying quietly, nurturing future crops.

The trees, hot-wind-weary, allow their fatigue to show. Knobbly baby conkers are slowly but surely colouring up, spikes sharpening, cases toughening day by day. Hardy stalwarts continue to colour our gardens, boosted by gentler temperatures and welcome rain.

With this mellowing come thoughts of Harvest Festival, our annual appreciation of the bounty we do not take for granted. Although connection with the seasons and the land has been loosened by technology, gratitude endures, demonstrated by our symbolic customs.

‘Harvest’ comes from the Old English word ‘Hoerfest’, meaning ‘autumn’. Very apt, as this is the season for gathering food from the land. We tend to think of grain and perhaps apples, but harvest originally began with haymaking in midJune, concluding in December when the last root crops and garden vegetables were finally stored.

Reeds and bracken for roofing, gorse and bracken for fuel, wool, meat and coppiced hazel poles from managed woodland, all constituted the harvest — vital elements for surviving the winter. No wonder superstitions and celebrations surround this time, many even pre-dating Christianity.

Gypsies, tramps and Irishmen would swell the local workforce, joining men, women and children in bringing in the harvest. In Norfolk, labourers would announce their arrival by dragging their sickles across the farmyard before sending their elected Lord of the Harvest forward to negotiate favourable conditions and rates of pay.

Over time, the more efficient scythes and bagging hooks replaced reaphooks and sickles, boosting

daily production from a third to an entire acre per cutter, and by the 1860s harvesting machines were developed. But, despite burgeoning industry reducing casual labour availability, the larger wages paid during harvest meant that workers not only survived, but thrived; a cost effective way for arable farmers to ensure a contented workforce.

The celebratory Harvest Supper or Tea, shared by farmer, squire and labourer alike was, invariably, a raucous affair. As the last cartload, or ‘Hollerin Pot’ (often bearing the Harvest Lord and Lady) reached the barn, celebrations would begin. In East Anglia, a spiral corn dolly hung above the feasting table, fashioned from the very last sheaf to be cut, and this would be kept until the following year to ensure another good harvest. Much superstition surrounded this final sheaf, for it was said to contain the spirit of Ceres, the Roman goddess of grain. Numerous labourers would fling their scythes at the remaining sheaf, ensuring the cutter’s anonymity.

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n just five years, your generosity has paid off the cost of Falcon Meadow – and now this beautiful spot is ours forever.

On a cold, dark night in February 2015, the people of Bungay rallied (not for the first time) to protect something they loved. A beautiful water meadow was about to be sold – and we were determined that it should not fall into private hands. In just six weeks, people gave and loaned £50,000 to buy the meadow…and it was saved.

When the dust had settled, the new trustees sat down to contemplate their task – to raise £43,000 to pay back the loans that had been given. How would we do it? How long would it take? Well, the answers are….mainly with ducks; and it wouldn’t take that long with the generosity of people like you!

We are delighted to confirm that just five years after that dark night in February, Falcon Meadow is now over the finishing line. This month, thanks to a stunning public response to our triumphant virtual duck race (which you can watch at www.falconmeadow.org.uk) our very last loan was paid off and the meadow is officially ours forever.

So if you’ve ever bought a duck, drunk a coffee, eaten a cake, jump ped in mud, cut down nettles, or simply visited our website and made a donation…THANK YOU! When you walk over the meadow in the future and enjoy the peace, views and nature, you will know that you played your part in creating this haven.

This is an incredible result – but it’s only the first step on our journey. Now that our debts are fully repaid, we can focus on the ultimate aim of the Falcon Meadow Community Trust – to manage the meadow so that wildflowers, insects and larger wildlife can thrive.

We will continue to wage war against the nettles that restrict the growth of wildflowers. Our working parties will continue to cut and clear these fiendish plants, and this year we have been particularly fortunate to receive a grant from the Suffolk Community Foundation to have the meadow professionally cut and baled twice – which is the

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best possible approach to keeping the nettle growth down.

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Overall, though, the story of Falcon Meadow shows just how many people care about the environment, and the difference we can make on the ground.

This is a milestone for Falcon Meadow: and it wouldn’t have happened without you. Thank you to all our supporters.

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History

Talents and virtues

Author and historian Michael Chandler looks at the life of actress Sophia Ann Goddard — cut tragically short

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n St Peter Mancroft’s churchyard, in Norwich, is a styled tomb — the only one of its kind there.

This family tomb refers to John Harrison Yallop, but at the other end of the tomb, facing the Forum, is an oval cartouche, and within it is the following inscription: “This Stone is dedicated to the Talents and Virtues of Sophia Ann Goddard, who died 15 March 1801 aged 25.

The Former shone with superior Lustre and Effect in the great School of Morals, THE THEATRE, while the Latter inform’d the private Circle of Life with Sentiment, Taste, and Manners that still live in the memory Of Friendship and Affection.”

John Yallop and Sophia were betrothed, and he followed 34 years after her death. John never lost his love for Sophia, and it was touching that he wanted to spend the afterlife with the person he felt closest to.

Sophia Ann Goddard was born in 1776 and brought up in south east England. She made her first stage appearance in Margate in July 1797 when she was 21. Within a month of her debut, the Monthly Mirror in Margate reported that although she played many characters it was her friends who overrated her.

In November 1797, Sophia appeared as Laetitia Hardy in Mrs Centlivre’s ‘The Belle’s Stratagem’ at Drury Lane Theatre, London; repeated with success in Norwich a later year. The press was unkind about her performances, and the Drury Lane Theatre

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The two were soon engaged with plans to marry but, unfortunately, Sophia became ill, dying of consumption on the 15 March 1801 at just 25.

This brought an abrupt end to the couple’s relationship and she would miss out on a marriage to a man who was on his way to becoming a powerful influence in local and national politics.

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Norfolk Wildlife Trust is asking people to record sightings of three finches in Norfolk: greenfinch, chaffinch and goldfinch, in their next citizen science survey.

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uring the lockdown, many people contacted Norfolk Wildlife Trust to share their sightings and photographs of the wildlife visiting Norfolk gardens. In particular, people sent images of birds making the most of the bird feeders and nest boxes, including an increase in the number of greenfinches.

In 2005, the emergence of a disease called Trichomonosis impacted greatly on greenfinch populations. Although the greenfinch will visit a variety of different habitats to feed, the food provided for them in gardens is important, particularly during late winter and early spring when natural seed supplies dwindle.

According to the British Trust for Ornithology, chaffinch numbers have dropped by 30% in 11 years from 2007 to 2018. The reason for this decline is not known, but it may be linked to the Trichomonosis disease that affected the greenfinch. The

Chaffinch, credit David Savory

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chaffinch, which eats both insects and seeds, prefers to feed under bird feeders or along hedges, rather than visit actual feeders.

The goldfinch is a striking, small finch found in gardens, parks, woodland, heathland and farmland. It eats small seeds and invertebrates and will visit bird tables and feeders too. During winter, goldfinches roam in flocks of up to 100 birds searching for food. However, some of our UK birds will migrate as far south as Spain to avoid the worst of the harsh weather.

So if you are lucky enough to have them visit your garden, or you see them on your local patch, you can help us map sightings within our county so we can build a picture of where they are found.

Gemma Walker, Senior Community Officer at Norfolk Wildlife Trust, said: “We have picked three

Chaffinch, credit Elizabeth Dack

Nature Male greenfinch feeding the female after mating, credit Elizabeth Dack

Nine fun facts about our survey species

fantastic finches for our autumn survey that we hope people in Norfolk will spot in their gardens and on their local patch, and are asking all sightings to be added to our wildlife spotter map.

“You don’t have to be an expert to make a valuable contribution to local knowledge of Norfolk’s wildlife. Recording wildlife is an easy way to get involved in wildlife conservation, as it helps us to understand a species’ distribution across the county, and identify any areas particularly important or lacking in these species.”

The survey is running until the end of November. Add sightings online at: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/spotter

1. Ringing of British breeding greenfinches shows that they seldom move more than 20km from their birthplace.

2. In Victorian times, greenfinches were kept in cages as songbirds.

3. Local names for the greenfinch are usually linked to the colour and include green linnet and green grosbeak.

4. The old East Anglian name for the chaffinch is common finch or spink.

5. Chaffinch males spend winter near to their breeding territories, while the females migrate further south.

6. Chaffinches are mainly monogamous. The male will attract a mate to his territory with his song.

7. Vast numbers of goldfinches were trapped as songbirds during the Victorian era, causing their population to crash.

8. The collective name for a group of goldfinches is a charm.

9. Alternative names for the goldfinch include gold linnet, King Harry and redcap.

Goldfinch, credit Elizabeth Dack

Goldfinch collecting for its nest in a back garden, credit Tig Worthington

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MEMORIES OF HORHAM 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 Horham.

Dated around 1905, this postcard shows Walnut Tree Farm and house.

Mr Samuel Ling was the farmer.

This 1908 postcard shows The Street looking along the crossroads, with the Green Dragon pub on the left. Mrs Hannah Baldry was the landlady.

g towards the The Street looking church, dated 1915.

A 1910 postcard showing a post mill behind some houses off the main street.

Mr Frederick Roe was the miller, and also a farmer in the village.

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The e village Post Office and shop, datted 1925, which was run by Mr Charles Stageman.

If you passed d down d H Horham h Street in 1909 you would have seen this yew tree cut into an interesting shape.

This was taken in 1915 from the church tower looking west. The village population was 290.

The Norfolk Postcard Club meets regularly in Trowse in Norwich and new members are very welcome. Meetings have currently been suspended.

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

This 1925 postcard shows the entrance to Horham station yard. Horham is a pleasant village five miles from Eye, and in 1925 had a station on the Horley to Laxfield branch of the London & North Eastern Railway. The station closed in 1953.

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RE-PURPOSE OR UP-CYCLE Caroline Topping has been working with her local community to make essential and useful items from redundant bedding

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fter my last piece on ‘Make do and Mend’, where I embroidered a unique, bespoke design onto my trainers, it got me thinking about extending the life of other textiles around my home. It was during lockdown and NHS staff urgently needed PPE. I had seen a ‘call to arms’ about making drawstring bags for NHS staff, so they could put their dirty uniforms directly into the bag and into the wash, to prevent contamination.

Through Facebook, I asked my community for any redundant cotton bedding we could use to make drawstring bags, scrub type hats and gowns, and if anyone wanted to help me. The response was truly amazing, and I ended up with several trailers full of cotton sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers, along with a small army of ladies with sewing machines.

We completed a huge quantity of items which went to hospital staff in Norwich, Gorleston and local care homes. Once the demand had reduced, I made a couple of bags for my home, one I store laundry in, another for those odd socks that always seem to appear after doing the laundry. I have even managed to reunite some of them when I empty the bag out. I have also made another for my collection of wool. You won’t believe how much tidier the house looks!

Caroline’s childhood doll wearing scrub hat and holding mask.

With scraps of left over material I made bunting for VE Day, and I’m now moving on to table cloths, runners and throws. I am by no means a seamstress, my sewing machine hadn’t seen the light of day for 24 years, Drawstring bags but I have found the re-purposing and up-cycling of otherwise redundant textiles quite rewarding. I’ve even made gifts for family and friends; cloth bags, cushion covers, runners for a sofa and bed throws.

I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone in the community who donated bedding and those who helped turn it into the much needed PPE for our NHS and carehome staff. Also to the two gentleman who donated money to a local seamstress, so she could purchase the materials to make face masks and establish a ‘kitty’ in the local sewing shop.

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Nature

An autumn walk IN THE CLAYLANDS

By Helen Baczkowska, Conservation Officer at Norfolk Wildlife Trust

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Blackthorn is just one of many bushes found in the tall hedges that characterise the Claylands landscape. It often grows alongside hawthorn, with its scarlet berries just ripening, as well as oak, hazel and sometimes suckers of elms. In places, small leaved lime and wild pear trees can also be found, as well as the more common field maple. This is a shy tree, slow growing and rarely tall, with delicate leaves that are easy to miss in summer. In autumn, field maple has a few days of glory, when the leaves turn so golden and bright that they light up a hedge like a beacon.

The tall and ancient Clayland hedges are always full of bird life on my walks. Bullfinch and yellowhammer are here year round and rely on this old landscape of dense hedges and rough grass. Swallows, swifts and martins, the graceful visitors of summer, have gone now and I miss their swooping flight down the lane and over the common near my home. Autumn and then winter will bring other visitors too — like redwings and fieldfares, all relatives of the song

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In places, ivy scrambles up a tree and I often smell it before I see it, because it has a musky, pungent scent. Sometimes I hear first the hordes of bees that gorge on this late source of nectar. Many people worry that ivy will ‘choke’ a tree, but usually it does little harm and offers not just nectar, followed by berries, but welcome shelter for birds when the tree branches are bare.

In this strange and often difficult year, many of us have walked close to home rather than stray further afield. The quiet walks of the Claylands are a hidden treasure in Norfolk, often overlooked as people rush through towards the better known delights of the Broads or the coast. But this landscape, lying either side of the Waveney and reaching from north Essex to Mid-Norfolk, is rich in hedges, old lanes, ancient woods and open commons with grassland and ponds.

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Canine Behaviour

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Blogger and qualified ‘Dog Listener’ Julia Collins explains how to make car journeys stress free and fun for our furry friends.

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any dogs absolu utely adore the car; for them m it’s a mobile, mini kin ngdom from which to growl insults and moon at strangers without the ally having remotest chance of actua to take action. From this smelly, hairy little (or spacious, iff you’re an enjoy lucky) lair, your hound ca an ever-changing landsca ape speeding away. So many cats, pedestrians, football gam mes…so little time!

But if you are unfortunatte enough to have a furry companion who is less enthusiastic about all things automotive, this needs addressing. When es you know your dog dislike the car, you will automatically be exuding a feeling of apprehension yourself. “Oh no, here we go again,” you cringe, picturing yourself shovelling said pet into the back of the car, before enduring whines of terror as you speed to your destination.

All this can be undone and, better still, avoided.

Many of us only really introduce our dog to the car when the need arises. So often there is an air of hurry, urgency and — for your dog — total surprise.

One minute he was snoozing on the blanket or terrace, the next he is loaded into the car, like so much hairy luggage. No wonder this can cause aversion!

How much better to include the car in daily activity, sans urgency, sans anxiety, sans reason at all? If you are fortunate enough to have your driveway safely enclosed, the car can be left open and the dog encouraged to relax inside as an alternative to the grass, paving or whatever. Meals can be served as if ‘in-flight’, creating plenty of calm, enjoyable

associattion for your dog. Do this repeatedly until th he back of the car rivals his favourite basking spot.

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keeping up the creative momentum Art writer Kristy Campbell talks to local art galleries who have used technology to make art accessible, despite temporary closure

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n the last few months we have seen a huge increase in our screen time, on our phones, computers, and television, where we have become reliant on technology to keep us informed about current affairs and the relationships we share with friends and family. The closure of shops and other public spaces has led to the use of social media and online hubs to provide us with the content we long for. Art galleries and individual artists have taken to exhibiting products and communicating concepts via technology, using innovative and engaging techniques to ensure that artwork remains accessible.

Exhibitions, movements, and peaceful protests have been showcased online this year, extending the reach of their output to an even greater audience. Some of these include; #MeToo, a battle against sexual harassment first coined in 2017; #ClimateChange, a platform for promoting, educating and raising awareness of critical worldwide issues; and #BlackLivesMatter, where people fighting for racial justice all over the world can share their experiences through storytelling, photographic imagery and videos of protests and speeches, along with artwork and educative

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sources to provide information about the ongoing conflict, and how to instigate change.

Taking a closer look at some of the arts networks in the East of England, I have had the pleasure of speaking with Fairhurst Gallery and The Assembly House in Norwich, and Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge.

They have continued to support creative momentum and connect with audiences through artists ideas, meaning, and skill.

Following the temporary closure of the Fairhurst Gallery, Director Dulcie Humphrey shares some reflections on the impact of COVID-19, and the intriguing experimental avenues the gallery embarked on. “The cancellation of exhibitions made it hard not to see the future as bleak. I tried hard to keep in touch with our members and supporters with updates and spotlights on the various artists that we work with, some of whom made video studio tours.

“Harry Cory Wright made a body of new work during the lockdown period and we thought this would be perfect to give a virtual exhibition a try.

We had a great response and even made sales.

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Art look like, but I think there will probably be an element of the virtual in there somewhere.” Wright has also participated in an online Q&A with the gallery, where he discusses his process, materials and working locations in greater depth.

Susie Biller from Kettle’s Yard says: “A few days before closure we installed a webcam, so that those seeking a few minutes in Kettle’s Yard House could do so virtually. It’s situated in a lightfilled spot, so it captures changing shadows and reflections.

“We were particularly sad to close our critically acclaimed Linderism exhibition, so we’ve gradually added more and more resources – an exhibition tour, recorded talks, essays, sound pieces and more – to a new ‘Linderism at Home’ web page.

Shortly after closing, we got in touch with many of the artists that we’ve worked with over the last couple of years, and from that emerged two series with artists.

“In ‘Reflections from home’, artists have been sharing their experiences during lockdown through images, words and sometimes film. In another series, called ‘3 Questions’ we have been asking artists to respond to the following questions through short films: ‘What is the best of times now?’, ‘What is the worst of times now?’, ‘What do you want to hold on to that you have learnt in these times?’ We’ve heard from artists from around

the world and it has given an insight into what they have been thinking and doing at this unique time.”

Henry Jackson Newcomb, the Visual Arts Coordinator at The Assembly House Trust, has reported to us on their activities. “When the Assembly House closed due to COVID-19 I had been working on the return of The Assembly House Summer Show, and AATAH, a 24-month arts programme at the House that would have launched in September 2020. The planning for both projects had to be put on hold, but with the support of the Trust I launched Assembly Online (AO) at the start of April, a bi-weekly arts programme, live streaming free events to people at home during the pandemic.

“The programme has included film screenings, discussions, talks, readings, quizzes and poetry, creating paid opportunities for local and international artists and writers during the pandemic. The events are accessed publicly on YouTube and are open for anyone to join. An archive of previous events can be found on our website.”

It’s clear that these exemplary educative art establishments and platforms have risen to the challenge of nurturing audience engagement during this turbulent time, producing a reel of screen-based interactive events to keep us involved. Reading the evolution of their approach and their positive attitudes reassures us of the future hopes for these hard-working teams and hubs, and the fantastic makers and doers that they collaborate with.

As buildings begin to re-open, you may seize the opportunity to visit some of these works (safely) in situ but, until then, don’t miss out on seeing these exciting works online. Be sure to keep an eye out for developments about their re-opening and opportunities to participate in the brilliantly curated and designed experiences they strive to make available to us.

Writer: Kristy Campbell kristycamp17@gmail.com @kristycamp www.axisweb.org/p/kristycamp Fairhurst Gallery fairhurstgallery.co.uk

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Wildlife

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With these words, my sister Jasmine Lingwood, nee Reeve, dreamed up a project celebrating such sudden moments as precious, and worthy of being commemorated in writing or photographs. She was instrumental in reinstating the Bungay branch of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust after she moved back to her home town of Bungay in 2004, and made a great success of it, organising regular monthly meetings and seasonal events including a May Dawn Walk, an October Apple Day, and wild flower identification tours.

Her aim was to publish a book, Wild About Bungay, focusing on aspects of our local landscape, based on a book celebrating wildlife in the Hethersett area, near Norwich. Tragically, she died in 2012, before her vision could be accomplished. Following her death, a Wild About Bungay website was established by Jenni Jepson and Rose Titchiner, members of Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

The website – www.wildaboutbungay.com – attracted a great deal of interest and soon built up a magniifi ficentt colllecttion off variied d images by locall people, including talented photographers and wildlife specialists.

My brother, Terry, and I have long planned to use this website as the basis for creating the

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publication that Jasmine planned, and now the book is nearly ready.

It will feature about 200 colour photos, and introductions by Terry, Jenny Jepson, who organised the Bungay Suffolk Wildlife Trust after Jasmine’s death, and Frances Crickmore, many of whose superb and highly acclaimed photos are featured in it. It will also include seasonal weather notes selected from my daily diary, with anecdotes about inspiring sightings, and memories of Jasmine’s passion for nature, especially wild flowers – the unexpected sighting of a rare specimen filled her brimful with joy. Her love of flowers is also featured in my book Secret Bungay (Amberley Publishing, 2018).

We expect to launch the book in October, if there are no further issues with coronavirus. If you would like to subscribe for a copy, for the pre-publication price of £10, or require further information, please contact me on: Kitkat46@btinternet.com, or Terry on terry.reeve19@btinternet.com.

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Growing your own WELLBEING

Katie Schütte looks at how gardening can help us find peace in a time of uncertainty

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y parents have faithfully watched Gardeners’ World since it began in 2009.

More than 10 years later, the joyful theme tune still resounds in the living room following Monty’s ‘Jobs for the weekend’ – half of which we (admittedly) never get round to completing.

Monty has always advocated gardening as a form of therapy, saying that: “Earth heals me better than any medicine.” Since lockdown began, his words seem to have taken on more significance.

Many of us are spending more time outside, and travel restrictions and working from home have refocused our attention onto the immediate space that surrounds us.

Since March, the garden has become my safe haven. Here, the birds sing blithely, regardless of updates on the radio, flowers continue to bloom unsullied by newspaper headlines, and butterflies, bees and insects alll busy themsellves in the daily ritual of pollination. Wind, rain, or sun – life in the e garden goes on.

Numerous studies report on the benefits of gardening for wellbeing. Growing and nurturing plants gives a sense of purpose and responsibility, from weeding the flower bed to watering the vegetable patch. Over time, you gain the satisfaction of watching seeds and saplings transform into budding, blossoming plants.

For me, gardening helps put a problem in perspective. By concentrating on gardening rather than the news, I stop over-thinking things beyond my control. In fact, studies show how gardening helps with anxiety by lowering blood pressure, as well as releasing endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin.

But, most importantly, it helps us feel more human. Gardening is a sensory overload: from the warm fragrance of lavender, or the sound of a blackbird, to the sweet burst of raspberries, we become more in touch with our bodies. We are transported into a different world, separate from the whirlwind of modern life with its Zoom calls, digital devices and whirring household appliances.

I think we take solace in the garden because, even when everything around us seems to be spinning out of control, there is always a space to retreat. Regardless of the time of year, we can fin nd something to enjoy, from vibrant rosehips fi and dogwood stems in autumn and winter, to snowdrops pushing their way through frozen sod in early spring. Monty is right: nature is a source of hope, now more than ever.

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Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Katie Brindle, looks at this ancient, easy and very effective facial massage

acial gua sha is a simple massage technique that stimulates the dermis to support collagen and elastin production, and releases tension to relax your facial muscles. A traditional home remedy, gua sha has been revered in China for thousands of years for its numerous benefits. I believe it’s the single most effective technique for transforming your skin.

Facial gua sha really is a game changer and many of my clients tell me how much they love the way it has changed their skin for the better. It has been shown in studies to exponentially increase circulation and aid lymphatic flow, release congestion and soothe sore eyes and skin, brighten the complexion and leave you with a radiant glow. The lovely thing about gua sha is that it’s such a holistic treatment.

The ritual below is one I suggest people use when they begin gua sha for the first time, because it feels reassuring to have clear instructions when you’re getting to grips with a new concept. This ritual works really well as a general treatment, but you can really do as much or as little as feels good to you, or depending on how much time you have in the day!

follow, try this after cleansing and before applying any night creams or moisturisers: 1. Press the tool gently all over your neck, face and décolletage.

2. Gently press and hold the tool under each eye, then over each eye, with the lid shut.

3. Starting at the neck, press-stroke downwards to drain excess fluid into the lymph glands.

4. Angling the tool at 45 degrees in the direction that you want to work, use the rounded edge to press-stroke the forehead, cheekbones, then the lips – about eight sweeps in each direction. Use the double curved end on your throat and jawline.

Using a gua sha tool instead of your fingers allows you to work deeper into the muscles and fascia for greater tension release. The treatment removes any build-up of lactic acid and encourages lymphatic drainage.

The curved points are used to activate specific acupressure points on the face and ensure good qi flow. It really is the next level of beauty treatment.

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Food History

THE Norfolk BEEFING Food historian, Monica Askay, is the author of a new book about the heritage of fruit growing in the Eastern Counties. Here she explores the history of a once popular local variety of apple.

The hardness of the Norfolk Beefing makes it ideal for drying and it’s excellent for dried apple rings. But it’s best known for Biffins, a very popular Christmas delicacy in the 19th century, described by Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol as part of a display in a fruiterer’s window. Biffins were a Norwich speciality, prepared by bakers in their cooling ovens after bread baking.

The apples were cooked whole and gradually flattened and dried, packed into boxes layered with sugar, and sent to London fruiterers, or by post as gifts. They are best dried in brick bread ovens, and the changes in commercial oven technology probably led to their demise. They were still available commercially until the 1950s.

Recipes for Biffins can be found in a number of books. Esther Copley, in The Housekeeper’s Guide: Or a plain and practical system of domestic cookery (1838), includes a recipe for ‘Dried Apples or Pears’. She states that Norfolk Biffins are the best apples to use.

The method she describes is as follows:

“Black Caps Par Excellence,” a fine recipe using the Norfolk Beefing.

“Place some clean straw on a wire rack, place the fruit on it, and cover with more straw. Place in a cool oven for 4 or 5 hours. Then remove them and squash them gently with your hand, taking care not to break the skins. Put them back in the oven.” She

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suggests repeating this process 3 or 4 times so that they “become as flat and dry as those which are sold at a high price in the pastry cook’s shop. To do them properly requires 2 or 3 days.”

Biffins, the most famous apple dish from Norfolk.

The Norfolk Beefing is also the best apple to use for “Black Caps Par Excellence.” Eliza Acton (who was brought up in Ipswich) gives a recipe for this “admirable” dish; the forerunner of our modern baked apple. The apples are halved and the cores removed. The hollows are filled with a mix of chopped candied peel and lemon zest and laid on a bed of soft brown sugar. Raisin wine (I usually use Australian liqueur muscat, although a non-alcoholic sweet apple juice would also work) is poured over them. White granulated sugar is then sprinkled over the tops of the apples.

They initially go into a very hot oven to colour them, and the temperature is then reduced so they cook through. They are ready when the tops are shiny and black (caramelised, but not burnt), and the flesh is tender. Don’t be tempted to try this with Bramleys, because they won’t hold Monica Askay their shape.

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he Norfolk Beefing or Biffin is a very distinctive apple, flushed with a dark browny-purple red.

It’s long-keeping, extremely hard, with dry flesh and rather bland when eaten fresh. This very old variety was recorded in a fruit list from Mannington Hall Estate, owned by the Walpole family, in 1698.

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ost of us, regardless of age, have some kind of lump, bump or skin tag that we don’t like. ‘Benign skin lesions’ such as moles, milia, keratoses, skin tags and warts are usually harmless and don’t need to be removed — although you might be advised to have them removed if they interfere with your everyday life or become cancerous.

Cryotherapy, or freezing, is an incredibly quick, effective and virtually painless technique for removing these lesions. Nitrous oxide gas is applied to the lesion for about 10 seconds. A blister will form, and when it falls off it will take the lesion with it. This method was previously available at your GP’s surgery but, unfortunately, funding for this type of treatment for cosmetic reasons is now almost non-existent on the NHS.

Cryotherapy is the best way to erase skin defects safely, precisely and comfortably — with no need for anaesthesia. For most people it provides the perfect solution for unwanted skin tags, moles, cherry angiomas, warts and verrucas, as well as many other skin defects.

The cryotherapy device is a little larger than a pen and emits a fine jet of nitrous oxide at

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As with any procedure, there should be a rigorous consultation, because there are a few conditions and medications that make this treatment inadvisable.

After treatment, you can generally continue with your everyday activities very soon, because there’s no real injury to the skin, and this means a low risk of scarring or infection.

Home remedies, such as using nail clippers and threads to cut off skin tags, or lotions and pastes to remove moles, are inadvisable, as they may cause bleeding, infection and scarring. It’s also important that your doctor checks moles — or any lesion you’re concerned about — before they are removed. Only someone who is medically qualified can actually diagnose your lump or bump, so leave that to the experts and, when in doubt, leave well alone.

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talwart headteacher, Karin Heap, retires in September after leading a ten-year battle for a school for those with complex needs. Chapel Green School in Old Buckenham was officially opened last summer after Karin’s stoic faith helped cement a £14m state-of-the-art architectural awardwinning complex.

Its doors first opened nearly 18 months before with funding from Norfolk County Council and a £3.8m government grant. The blueprint was forged with input from pupils, parents and staff to signify a new empowering era. It has made learning “irresistible” for more than 100 three- to 19-year-olds who have a variety of moderate, severe, or profound physical and mental challenges.

“It’s a place of development and investment for children, staff and parents. You sense peace and God’s workings in the different situations as pupils’ lives are changed,” says Karin, who drew members of six local churches together to pray in the new school building before it opened.

Covering around 3.5 hectares, the school includes a hydrotherapy pool, sensory studio, outside cycle track and all-weather pitch, kitchen garden and animal paddock. There is also a café and life skills room to practise hospitality and domestic tasks. One parent says she feels like “a lottery winner” in the way her son has flourished since joining the school nearly two years ago.

Karin took over the headship at the original Attleborough site – Chapel Road School – in 2001.

Seven years later she was determined to help raise the bar for the children she knew and loved with more space and upgraded facilities. It came with a passionate drive to find a new site for a purposebuilt multi-faceted school where children and young adults would continue to grow and shine and where 50 more youngsters with complex needs could join the school roll.

With other campaigners, she embarked on an ardent journey of false starts and setbacks. But she

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Karin Heap outside Chapel Green School

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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF

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ou can see them dangling in hedgerows, with their pretty little berries and distinctive bright purple colour. But they aren’t just for the birds, they are great for us too and packed with things that provide a wide range of health benefits.

Elderberries are produced by the Sambucas tree, which is native to Europe and North America. The fruit is traditionally used by Native Americans for its healing properties and is still a popular ingredient because of its ability to boost our health.

Supports the immune system Elderberries contain vitamin A and C, which d can help protect support the immune system and against illness and infection.

The fruit contains active chemicals called anthocyanins — which boost immune function and provide antiviral effects to prote ect you against future infections.

Elderberries also contain flavonoids, which may increase the action of interferons.

Interferons are proteins made by cells in response to viruses; they help to regulate the immune response and can interfere with the way viruses replicate.

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Eases coughs and sneezes Not only is elderberry useful in preventing cold and flu viruses, it may also help to combat symptoms if they have already developed. A recent study has found that black elderberry supplements can effectively treat symptoms of an upper respiratory infection such as coughs, sneezing and congestion.

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Echinaccea with elderberry works very successfully to prrevent a virus from taking over a cell, infecting it and then spreading to other cells.

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andell’s Gallery, on Elm Hill in Norwich, is holding an exhibition called ‘Home Ground’, from 3 Oct – 24 Oct 2020. ‘Home Ground’ is an apt name for this exhibition by four artists; Polly Cruse, Annie Hudson, Jane Sanger and Jos Wickham.

one, their work being small, personal and focused on everyday objects that are then transformed into something quite magical.

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The work of all four is unique, distinct and very much their own personal home ground. Annie Hudson and Jane Sanger are both landscape painters, but there any similarity ends. The approach and the techniques used are very different, resulting in very personal figurative styles. Both are drawn to the structural geology of landscape, particularly the hills and rocks of the wilder places of the country. The home ground of Polly Cruse and Jos Wickham is a very different

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is it right for you?

ou won’t have failed to notice the increasing number of equity release adverts in the press and on TV. This product is still a mystery to many people, so here’s a quick beginners’ guide.

What is equity release?

It’s a type of mortgage secured on your property, which enables you to unlock some of the value in your home to give you a cash lump sum, or a series of smaller cash payments spread over time.

The most common product is known as a Lifetime Mortgage – usually you don’t have to make any monthly repayments while you are alive, but you must be aware that interest is added to the original loan balance and therefore the amount you owe can spiral quite quickly. The loan amount plus interest is paid back when you die or move into long-term care.

Who is it suitable for?

You need to be over 55 to qualify for an equity release scheme – in fact the older you are and the poorer your health, the greater the sum you’ll be able to borrow. However, most providers will only lend a maximum of 60% to 65% of the market value of your home.

People who are asset rich and cash poor can enjoy a more comfortable standard of living by releasing equity from the value of their home, while still being able to live in the property.

Why do it?

If you have no children to leave your assets to, or perhaps they are already comfortably off, it can be a way of raising extra finance during your later life, so you can enjoy your retirement. Equity release is an alternative if you want to take cash from the value of your current home, rather than downsizing and freeing up cash by moving to a smaller, cheaper property.

Are there any catches?

The rate of interest charged is much higher than with a traditional mortgage, but with more competition in the market now the cost is lower than it was a few years ago. If you release equity from your home, you might not be able to rely on your property in later life if you need to pay for long-term care.

The amount of money you receive via equity release could affect your entitlement to state benefits. There

are usually arrangement fees for setting up an equity release mortgage – these can be anything from £1,500 to £3,500 in some cases.

Make sure you get all the information you need Choosing an equity release mortgage is a big decision, so don’t rush into it without understanding how it will impact you and your dependants in later life.

Speak to an Independent Financial Adviser with an equity release qualification, and ensure they search the whole market to find the most suitable product for you.

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ACCOUNTANTS KJ Accountancy Newman and Co Accountants Tax Assist Accountants AERIAL SERVICES Andy’s Aerials ANIMAL SERVICES Norfolk Dog Training Pippa’s Pet Tags Potters Animal Feeds Top To Tails Dog Grooming Uplands Way Vets Ltd ANTIQUES Philip Hodge Antiques ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING Andrew P R Love Keith Day Architects ARTS & CRAFTS Susan’s Work Basket BATHROOMS PC Bathrooms & Kitchen Ltd Supreme Bathrooms & Kitchens BEDS & BEDDING Norfolk Feather Company BUILDERS, HANDYMEN & SUPPLIERS DJA Handyman Services NSH Developments Ltd CARE & MOBILITY Able Community Care Ltd Hartismere Place / Care UK NorseCare Ltd Oaklands Purely Care CARPENTERS & JOINERS C Howard Carpentry R B Joinery CARPETS & FLOORING Eye Flooring CHARTERED BUILDING SURVEYORS McCallum Project Management CHIMNEY SWEEPS Anglia Chimney Sweeps CLEANING Crystal Clean Home Maid Domestic Cleaning Maid2Clean(Suffolk) Ltd

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CLOCKS Clive Holmer Clocks 32 COMPUTER, WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES Bailiwick IT Ltd 54 Centiflex 57 Philippa Green Web Design 54 CURTAINS, BLINDS & SHUTTERS Garnet House Drapes 46 Natalie Canning 28 Swift Blinds 57 DAYS & NIGHTS OUT, TRAVEL, HOLIDAYS Wingfield Barns 10 ELECTRICIANS Dave Ramstead Electrician 36 Harling Electrical 39 EVENTS & CATERING Ian Butler 33 FINANCIAL, INSURANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL SERVICES CBS East Anglia Ltd 39 FUEL MERCHANTS Diss Firewood 39 East Anglia Gas 9 Larkins Fuel Merchants 50 S G Rout Ltd 32 Watson Fuels 42 FUNERALS Barker Family Funeral Services 26 Rosedale Funeral Home 64 Susan Whymark Funeral Services 60 FURNITURE & RESTORATION Bespoke Handcrafted Furniture 47 GARAGE DOORS, GATES, SHUTTERS & AWNINGS Chapel Doors Ltd 18 Cooks Blinds & Shutters Ltd 42 The Doors Group Limited 32 GARDEN SERVICES A. Waterfield 39 Cabinville 22 & 26 Diss Garden Centre Ltd 13 East Anglia Treecare 20 Eclipse Gardens & Grounds 33 Gard n Cox Garden Care 22 KDG Surfacing 22 Lake and Pond Aquatics 20

P D Garden Services 22 R G Garden Offices 40 The Garden Enclosure 23 Tree Fellas 16 GROUNDWORKS, DRAINAGE & SEPTIC TANKS Rory J Holbrook Ltd 19 HEALTH & BEAUTY Bressingham Beauty 64 Cecil Amey Ltd 67 Diss & Harleston Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic 60 Geraldine Walters 64 Lucy Keil Foot Health Practitioner 60 Nicola Clarke Foot Health Practitioner 64 Ruth Walters 65 HEALTHCARE Contact Care Lifelines 60 HM Government 56 IRONING SERVICES Ironed4U 28 Pressed-to-Go 54 JOBS Contract Personnel Ltd 71 KITCHENS Kitchen Sense of Harleston 28 Supreme Bathrooms & Kitchens 68 Voyager Kitchens 30 PEST CONTROL Teresa Walker 47 PIANO TUITION Iris Sandison 46 PLUMBING, HEATING, BOILERS & DRAINAGE Andy’s Oil Boiler Service 16 Barnards Heating Solutions Ltd 16 Else Heating & Plumbing 16 Gasworks South East 36 Kevin de Waal 36 P & D Tank Services Ltd 36 Pat The Plumber 16 Paul Harvey Plumbing & Heating 58 SJL Plumbing 36 T W Services 36 Waterson Plumbing & Heating 16 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE M M Installations 58

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If you race around the hospital you’ll find it (4)

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A time and day for any event (4)

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Light and insubstantial as the air (8)

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Correctly connected and perfectly heeled (4-2-2)

Down where there’s space for wines and draught beer (6)

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Nasty gossip and hurtful comments (5)

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Shriek of absolute delight (7)

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Bitter come straight from the keg (6)

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Flit from here to there and back again (3, 5)

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12 Having plenty of knowledge from the printed word (4, 4) 14 This one is the father of all (7) 16 What’s left behind when you’re dead (6) 18 Get in the way and prevent whatever’s going on (6) 19 Grassy dell in the woods (5) 22 Wherein a creature of the wild might lurk (4)

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