Village People Norfolk/Suffolk border Autumn 15 edition

Norfolk/Suffolk border edition

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Exciting new Luxury Retirement Village in Norfolk

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I wanted to be able to stay in my own home, feel safe and secure and be reassured that I could rely on trained staff when I needed it.

Woodgate Park ticked all the boxes.

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Woodgate Park in Swanton Morley, Dereham is a charming retirement village in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk countryside. A selection of spacious two-bedroom bungalows are complemented by a range of high quality facilities designed for comfort, enjoyment and peace of mind. Isn't it time you treated yourself to the retirement you so thoroughly deserve?

On-site GP Surgery | Caring Support | Landscaped Grounds | Unspoilt Views

Showroom Now Open! To view, please call to arrange an appointment.

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conTenTs AUTUMN 2015

out & about 8

Good news from our region

59 Great recommendations for local businesses

19 Ladies who lunch plus special reader offer

61 Waveney Valley food and drink festival

21 West End comedy arrives in Norwich

64 A taste of Harleston

23 WIN tickets to Hyde Parks’Winter Wonderland 25 Burgundy venison, the perfect dish

65 The way we were history series: farming

26 Village notice board

68 Autumn fashion – look lovely in layers

home & garden

70 Check out our regional book reviews

35 Ken’s garden jottings

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shopping

39 Recipe for yummy fresh smoked salmon & haddock fillets

health & beauty 75 Health Q & A – Oral Hygiene 77 Dental implants – what you ned to know 79 In good health

43 Pets: conquering the bonfire night blues

81 A heart-warming story about adoption

44 On your plot

83 The benefits of volunteering

46 We review the all new Suzuki Vitara

84 Reader sailing offer

51 Collecting antique furniture

87 NEW! Crossword

52 Our choice for Autumnal elegance in the home

Jobs, money & business

55 Getting your home ready for sale 57 Fancy a new hobby? Try Morris Dancing

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89 Avoid the big banks for small loans 91 Domestic abuse isn’t just on Coronation Street 92 Find a local business or service in our directory 94 Lovely walk at Buxton & the River Bure

84 are you looking for a particular product or service?

Check out our Local Business Directory on pages 92 & 93

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Auriel focuses on Complex Restorative Treatment in addition to Dental Implants. As a past President of the British Society for General Dental Surgery, Auriel actively engages in post graduate study.

Netherton Dental Practice Dentures sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin…..…!

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Secondly, Why do my lower dentures move?

These carefully match the other ends of the locators and together the two parts act like a press-stud.

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Welcome

One thing I LOVE about my job is hearing all about new local businesses opening up. I especially like it when we have exclusive reader offers to tell you all about and this issue is no exception. There’s not enough space here to detail everything so do set aside some time for a good read so you don’t miss anything. I’ve got my diary booked for a trip to Glasswells in Bury as their afternoon tea looks divine!

A selection of ou r recent Instagr am posts Keep the Instagram follows and tags going and if you’re re not signed up yet and wonder what all the fuss is about, just ask a teenager who will sign you up in no time at all.

Take a photo on your phone and tag us @vpmagazine and you might see yourself in print in our next issue.

I hate to mention it this early but as I write there are 106 days left to Christmas so for those who fancy getting in the festive spirit early, do have a read of our fabulous competition as you could be off to Hyde Parks’ Winter Wonderland. Remember the old saying, you’ve got to be in it to win it!

Do you have some spare time in your calendar? Our feature on volunteering will be of interest to anyone who would like to give something back to their local community. We hope it helps bring together a few “village people” out there!

And to finish on the best news ever, we have just found out that we have been shortlisted for another three National Publishing Awards at next month’s Independent Magazine Publishers Conference. Wish us luck!

Signing off very excited. . .

Lily

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Good News from our region

a gold evening aT The races

Not even the rain could dampen the spirits or stop fans being “true” to their at idols when Spandau Ballet performed Newmarket racecourse this summer. ’s Following a 20-year hiatus, the 1980 have and 2009 in med refor bs heartthro and since been touring Europe, Australia r close show live their ing Bring the USA. to home, they certainly caused a storm amongst the Newmarket crowd. dy A sea of excitable fans, who had alrea enjoyed an evening of first-class horse rmed racing, sang along as Spandau perfo the all their international hits from over at the decades. The group last performed venue in 2010. any The entire night was “gold” - we’re sure e! agre will there were that ers read VP

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come along for The ride Take part in a Charity Passenger Ride Experience to enjoy exhilarating rides around Snetterton Race Circuit in a car of your dreams on Sunday 22 November.

From just £20, passengers can enjoy six thrilling miles of racetrack experience around the race circuit, choosing from an impressive line-up of classic cars, performance cars, racing cars and supercars. Plus the event will be

raising vital funds for local charities.

It promises to be a fun-filled day for all the family, with children’s rides at lunch time for those over 12 years old and above four foot 10 inches tall.

There is an entry donation of £5 per person (£2 for under 12s). Entry and passenger-ride tickets can be pre-purchased online at www.charityse.co.uk or by cash or card on the day.

souTh norwich book helPs eco-families

build your own aT norwich casTle museum From Saturday 3 October, Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery will be exhibiting Build Your Own: Tools for Sharing.

Running until 3 January 2016, the exhibition, which debuted in Liverpool, provides a fascinating insight into today’s making revolution. It will feature robots that can manage gardens, a global network producing prosthetic hands created by 3D printing, and will explore new ways of repairing city spaces, empowering communities and reflecting local craft traditions.

An exciting programme of events and workshops will run alongside the show in various Norwich locations, designed to engage people of all ages, experience and knowledge.

Hannah Higham, curator at Norwich Castle Museum, said: “Build Your Own is a dynamic exhibition that is constantly evolving. It is about celebrating making and the use of both old and new tools.”

The newly-published No-Nonsense Guide to Green Parenting aims to inspire families about nature and encourage them to take steps to look after the planet and themselves in a fun, ecofriendly way.

Boasting a real local flavour, the book’s author, illustrator and photographs are all South Norwich-based and the book launch is taking place at Jarrold in Norwich this October.

Kate Blincoe, the book’s author and local freelance journalist, said:“This book will help your family open your doors to the outside and become truly free-range animals. You’ll live a greener lifestyle and your children will learn to enjoy, appreciate and care for the world around them.”

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IT WOULDN’T BE FAYRE TO MISS THIS Glittering lights will fill the sky above the Abbey Gardens as this year’s Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre opens in spectacular style.

Starting at 4pm on Thursday 26 November, the event will bring discounted fairground rides, a children’s parade from the stage in the Arc, and the annual East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) carol concert at the cathedral at 6pm. The opening evening will then close with a

fantastic fireworks display.

The fayre continues all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with more than 300 Christmas market stalls, live music and Santa in his Abbey Gardens Grotto from noon on Friday.

Add to the mix fun fairs, face painting, street entertainers, a Christmas bazaar, historical stalls in Moyse’s Hall Museum, water walkers, a snow dome, a climbing wall and a Dr Who exhibition – and it promises to be another unmissable weekend.

delighT aT new ne diss showroom Diss will soon be welcoming a brand-new store to the heart of the town.

Norwich Bathrooms and Kitchens has been operating from its Norwich base for over 16 years. During that time, the business has developed a reputation for superb design, superior quality and excellent service – all the ingredients to flourish.

When it became clear that expansion to a new location was the next step, Diss quickly became the clear choice.

Gareth Pendleton, managing director, said: “Diss is perfect for us. It’s a growing town with lots to offer and the showroom location on Park Road is ideal. There’s also a thriving business community which we’re looking forward to becoming part of.”

For more details visit www.burystedmundschristmasfayre.co.uk

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Autumn/Winter stock arriving

The new showroom opens in late October and the public are invited to the official opening. For more information, visit www.n-b-k.co.uk or call 01603 219957.

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new resTauranT offers a world of choice

The glorious glowing lanTern Parade

Following a total revamp of the old Habitat store on London Street in Norwich, COSMO restaurant is open for business!

The exciting restaurant brings a new dining experience to the city with an exceptional menu boasting 150 dishes panning many continents including Japan, India, China, Thailand, Mexico, Brazil and Italy, to name just a few.

BeWILDerwood’s most famous event of the year is coming: the Glowing Lantern rn Parade.

Spend the day exploring Halloween woodland decorations and hear a special edition of the BeWILDerbats story, before winding through the woods to build and decorate a truly special lantern of your own.

Slitherigrubs, witches Slitherigrubs witches, naughty Thorneycold Spiders and even Swampy himself! The whole parade delights with lights, lasers and glowing pumpkins and it reaches an awesome crescendo in the deep marsh.

The show finale starts at dusk, when Snagglefang the bat gets things going with a poem. Then it’s off through the dark to meet

The parade runs from Wednesday 22 October through to Sunday 1 November, 10.00am to 5.30pm.

Diners pay a set price to enjoy menus created from the cuisines of different countries plus there are eight live cooking stations – including a Japanese teppanyaki bar, a robata grill and sushi.

“With something for everyone – including good quality English food, it’s all about choice, quality, freshness and fun. ” The restaurant is open seven days a week from 12 noon to 3pm and from 5pm to 10.30pm with lunch from £7.99 and dinner from £13.99. Visit www.cosmo-restaurants.co.uk

if you have some good news To share email us aT editor@village-people.info

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A local cookbook that raises funds for a worthy local cause has just been published.

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n exciting citing new exhibition has opened at The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts at the University of East Anglia, Norwich.

Magnificent Obsessions: The Artist as Collector celebrates the many and varied motivations for collecting artwork and the exhibition presents the fascinating personal collections of postwar and contemporary artists, including Andy Warhol, Arman, Peter Blake, Edmund de Waal, Damien Hirst, Howard Hodgkin, Sol LeWitt, Martin Parr, Hiroshi Sugimoto and Pae White.

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From Soup to Syllabub is a recipe book containing a collection of over 70 varied recipes from the kitchens of Eye and the surrounding villages. What’s more, book sales are being put towards the continued restoration of Eye Town Hall.

On sale for £8.50 in Eye, the cookbook can be bought from The Bank (an art and coffee venue), The Handyman and David Dunnett Butchers.

While many of the participating artists are recognised internationally, their collections are often less well known, and the majority have never been seen in our region before this exhibition.

The collections range from mass-produced memorabilia to rare art and artefacts, from natural history specimens to curios, as well as objects reflecting popular culture.

Magnificent Obsessions: The Artist as Collector is curated and organised by Barbican Centre, London, and comes to an end on 24 January 2016.

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Out & About

Riddlesworth Hall Autumn Gift Fair

Friday 16th October 12 noon - 6pm Saturday 17th October 10am - 4pm

A fantastic opportunity to start your Christmas Shopping, the fair takes place inside the magnificent hall on the Riddlesworth Estate.

Browse stalls selling a wonderful collection of gifts and locally produced food and drink including Lucy Lou Handbags, Ebenezer Cottage,Mary James, Indigo Boo, Crystal Pig, Serendipity, Quelques Choses, The Saucy Stag, Wishlist, Aurina and many more.

Enjoy tea, coffee, cakes and lovely home cooked lunches with seasonal food by local caterers Viva.

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25 stone and feeling so ill “I had tried for many years to lose weight, always telling my wife I’d be starting on Monday, but Monday would come and go and I’d make another excuse.”

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Ladies Who Lunch

THE PLACE TO EAT, GLASSWELLS Newmarket Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3TU • 01284 752804 • theplacetoeat-bury@glasswells.co.uk

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lasswells is an out-oftown warehouse-style superstore – perhaps the last place you might expect to find an eatery; and a good one at that.

So after drooling over the fabulous furniture department, and the trendy curtains, bedding and fabrics, we made our way to The Place to Eat, based on the ground floor within the store itself.

When the waitress came to show us to a table, we asked if we could sit at one outside. The menu offered brunches, sandwiches, and jacket potato lunches. There was about 25 choices in total, each one about £5 or £6, and including vegetarian options. The waitress returned to take our order once we were acquainted with the choices – it was so nice not to have to trawl back to the counter.

My companion chose a seafood pancake that contained smoked hake, salmon, prawns and pollock in white sauce, together with a decent-sized serving of mixed salad. I had stuffed peppers; half a red one, half a yellow, filled with mince and onion mix made to a Bolognese recipe and topped with melted cheese. Mine was accompanied by brown rice and assorted vegetables were mixed in with it.

My friend’s pancake disappeared before I had a chance to taste it, but it was pronounced perfect.

My peppers were fabulous, and quite filling, and I loved the brown rice for a change from white – so much more taste. I drank a medium-sized white wine and my friend chose freshly squeezed orange juice, which again was a generous serving.

For pudding, we considered some of the tempting cakes and gateaux that we had spotted on the way through to our table, but I succumbed to ice cream and my friend chose the peach and almond tart with custard. Both came beautifully served; indeed the whole meal was elegant without being pretentious. It was good, honest, professional food.

We both followed with an espresso coffee that came with a long tubular crispy biscuit and a glass of water – perfect! We could have chosen from an extensive range of coffees and teas, including Darjeeling or Assam, both of which are rare to see, or even a “Bambinochino” for the children, which appeared to be a sweet, frothy milk with a dusting of cocoa.

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Sun 11 Oct BROADLAND SCHOOL OF DANCE Young local talent £7 - £13 Tues 13 - Sat 17 Oct DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Michael Praed, Noel Sullivan, Carley Stenson, Gary Wilmot star in hit musical £8 - £44 Mon 19 -Sat 24 Oct JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Legendary musical £8 - £36.50

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Hand bagged

Susie Blake cements her deserved title “national treasure” whilst playing the Queen in her latest role. The hit West End comedy she stars in, Handbagged, comes to Norwich Theatre Royal from Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 November.

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roving her versatility as an actress – from a prim and proper TV announcer on Victoria Wood As Seen On TV, to Deirdre Barlow’s best friend on Coronation Street – Susie has enjoyed a dynamic career. She has also worked with some of the country’s most highly-regarded companies.

But preparing to play the Queen in her latest show, Handbagged, is just the challenge she was after.

The comedy, which follows the relationship between the monarch and former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during the Iron Lady’s 11 years in power, is already a hit in the West End. Susie admits the role is a challenge but also strangely comforting.

“The Queen has become more and more a part of my life. As you get older and you lose your parents, you think she is the one person who has been around all the time. For a lot of us, she is the only monarch we have known and has been a constant presence.”

The show chronicles the Queen and Thatcher’s weekly meetings through a host of key events and, though it does reflect some of the major events and news stories which shaped history, it also sees how the relationship between the two most powerful women in the land evolved and changed.

And while a lot of the show merely imagines what they talked about,

Handbagged also looks at the many moral issues the two faced.

Susie explained: “It is really interesting to see that a lot of the things they were doing were right.

You also find yourself having more sympathy with Mrs Thatcher; she really did believe she had come up with the best solutions for dealing with problems, and that she and the Queen would be on the same page.”

It’s not a far cry from where Susie’s life in the performing world began. She trained at the world-famous Elmhurst Ballet School, went to the Arts Ed and Lamda drama schools, and began professional acting at Leeds Playhouse.

Her theatre career has encompassed productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, UK tours of The Rocky Horror Show and Boeing Boeing, and even a spell in the West End playing Madame Horrible in Wicked.

– such as her role in The Darling Buds Of May. “That programme just turned out to be so popular,” says Susie. “I can remember sitting on a cricket pitch with Celia Imrie wearing the sorts of dresses your mum would choose, and wondering whether it would be a success.”

But is there another career out there for Susie?

“I have got a great job. I did a photo-shoot dressed as the Queen one day last week and then the next, I was covered in fake tan playing Greg Davies’s mum in Cuckoo. There are not many other professions like that!”

Not to mention Susie’s successful television career

Handbagged comes to Norwich Theatre Royal from Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 November.

Tickets are available from the box office on 01603 630000 or book online at theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

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burgundy venison The perfect autumn dish

Head chef, Ian, from Sherbourne House in Attleborough shares his delicious seasonal recipe with us.

Prep time: 25 Minutes Cooking time: 31/2 hours Servings: 6 to 8

Method:

1. Marinade the red wine, beef stock, brandy, onion, carrots, garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, peppercorns, cloves, and venison pieces overnight in the fridge.

Ingredients: 2 glasses dry red wine

1 dried bay leaf

2. Separate venison, vegetables and marinade.

0.5 pint beef stock

1 tsp crushed juniper berries

3. Melt two tablespoons butter in a large saucepan then fry bacon until crisp.

1.5kg venison, diced

4. Remove bacon, add venison and cook over high heat until browned.

0.5 glass of brandy 1 white onion, chopped into large pieces 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces

8 oz bacon, cut thickly then coarsely chopped 3 tbsp softened butter

2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp chopped parsley

1 lb shallots, peeled

1 tsp dried thyme,

1 lb button mushrooms

1 tsp dried rosemary

0.5 tsp salt

3 cloves, whole

5 peppercorns

1 tsp allspice berries

1 tbsp plain flour

2 tbsp olive oil

5. Remove venison, sautĂŠ the marinade vegetables in the pan with the remaining fats for about five minutes.

6. Drain, then stir in tomato paste and remaining marinade liquid to form a smooth sauce and return the meats to the saucepan.

7. Cover with a lid and cook in oven on a very low heat for about three hours, until venison is very tender.

8. Halfway through, skim fat from the sauce, sautĂŠ the shallots in a large pan for 10 minutes, then add the mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook for another five minutes.

9. Mix the final tablespoon of softened butter and plain flour to make a roux. Stir into the shallot mixture until it thickens slightly, then add to stew in the oven.

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hat a mixed summer we had, lots of sunshine, interspersed with the occasional spell of rain, giving your garden a welcome drink. rain is wonderful stuff for plants as it contains a proportion of nutrients that plants can easily absorb (which is why everything looks so much fresher soon after a good downpour), unlike the ‘clean’ stuff piped to your door by the water company (although using this is infinitely better than failing to give your plants a drink at all!)

rainwater is also lime-free which is great for acid-loving plants such as rhododendrons, leucothoe, camellias and blue hydrangeas. if you can, install water butts or tanks at any point where rain can be collected, from off your house, shed or greenhouse roof (or even off your patio or driveway if an underground tank is possible). our range of water butts come as complete kits including stand, butt with tap, child safety lid and easy to fit down-pipe diverter, so you’ll be ready to start collecting in no time, whilst helping to keep your water meter stationary.

Plants, like us, need a constant supply of food and drink to keep them healthy, especially those grown in pots, baskets and other containers, so make sure you keep up a feeding regime. soluble feeds mixed with water will give the equivalent of a quick snack and should be applied regularly, whereas most granular forms tend to be slow-release in nature which gives plants a larder full of food to keep them growing for weeks.

One of the most overlooked groups of plants are conifers, there are choices for all kinds of situations in many shapes, sizes, colours and textures, some are fast growers but many are slow, and as nearly all are evergreen and very hardy they make a fantastic low maintenance option for traditional and contempary gardens in pots and borders alike.

Take a fresh look, try a few and you’ll soon see them in a different light!

Hopefully autumn will continue to bring us good weather, giving you the chance to sit outside a little longer with family and friends, so make sure that your patio and borders are looking in tip-top shape. if you made up displays of colourful bedding plants in the spring most varieties will have flowered themselves out and finished, so now is the perfect time to refresh them or create some new ones.

Winter pansies and violas always bring a bit of welcome cheer with their painted faces, they’re a lot tougher than they look, just keep dead-heading them to encourage more blooms, and although they may look a bit sad in the worst of the Winter weather they’ll soon bounce back in the spring. these aren’t the only choices for arrangements at this time of year, mini cyclamen, ivy, heathers and wallflowers are all available from us now, together with a large selection of mini evergreens including lonicera, thymes, ajuga, euonymus and salvias, plus a selection of grasses. by combining some of these you can create an individual look for your garden, and for an extra special show in the spring tuck in some earlyflowering bulbs such as crocus, snowdrops or dwarf daffodils. if all this seems a bit complicated you could use just one evergreen shrub or perennial per pot, and as the sunlight is now lower in the autumn sky try to use varieties with glossy or coloured foliage for better impact, such as aucuba, holly, pieris, or maybe some heucheras, we have lots of the newest varieties at only £4.99 each. so get outside and enjoy some time in your garden, just don’t forget to feed and water!

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Fresh smoked salmon & haddock fillets (on the Tubby Jacks)

Designed to use all year round, Tubby Jacks will bake, grill, roast, sear and smoke food, locking in all the moisture, without incinerating it like a barbecue. Once you’ve joined this cooking revolution, why not cook this delicious fish recipe the way it was designed to be cooked? – On the Tubby Jacks.

Ingredients: Serves 4

• 2x salmon fillets • 2x haddock fillets • Lemon • Coriander to garnish • A dash of salt and pepper

Call into Raven Stoves Showroom at Wattisfield to see the Tubby Jacks and start your new cooking experience.

With a try before you buy offer.

Method:

People have been cooking food on wooden planks for thousands of years. Fish gets a wonderful flavour, colour and texture from using smoking planks and they double-up as protection from the direct heat of the charcoal. Food is able to gently steam as it heats, releasing moisture and infusing flavour into the fish. The plank needs to be soaked in water for a minimum of 15 minutes before use so it does not ignite during cooking. In this recipe we are using a cedar plank, but you could also choose from oak, maple or alder.

Tubby Jacks setup Set up your Tubby Jacks for “direct” cooking. You want it at 400°F/200°C with the stainless steel grid resting on the fire ring.

Directions

your Tubby Jacks is up to temperature, place • Once the smoking plank on the stainless steel grid to pre-heat for five to 10 minutes.

Season the fish and garnish with slices of • lemon. the grill gripper, turn the plank over • Using and place the fish on to the hot wooden surface.

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The length of cooking time will vary with the size of fish fillet. For fillets one to two inches thick, cooking time is approximately eight to 10 minutes. For three inches plus, you are looking at about 15 minutes. best way to tell it’s cooked is by touch •– The it should feel firm when ready. Serve the

fish with some fresh coriander and a good squeeze of lemon and keep it on the plank but remember to place it on a heat-proof surface.

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Conquering the bonfire night blues

n November, the annual celebration of bonfire night is a fun experience for many, but our pets can find it frightening. However with good advice this stressful time can be eased.

Preparation is the key. Here are some simple steps:

• Create a quiet, “safe space” that your pet can hide in e.g. under a table, open cupboards, large boxes.

• Provide extra bedding for small, furry pets to

The following products help with bonfire night blues and are available at most veterinary clinics:

• Pheromone diffusers: These expel safe, relaxing chemicals to help ease anxiety for pets.

• Calming medication: Often in the form of capsules, treatments are available and can be prescribed by a vet for use a few days before and on the day the stress is expected.

• Sound therapy CDs: These contain fireworks and

burrow into.

• In the evening, close windows and curtains and put

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other loud noises to help train your pet to cope with them. Speak to a veterinary professional for advice on how to use these effectively.

• Walk dogs during daylight and allow them out to

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Disinfect the whole area to reduce overwintering pests and diseases and ventilate the greenhouse well over the coming days to dry it out completely.

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evergreen shrubs available, with long and leathery leaves that can also withstand the shade. For colour and fragrance, plant Lavender and Mahonia.

Other preferred evergreens include box – a compact shrub, suitable for clipping into your own shape and tolerant of the shade, such as below tall trees – and Acuba, which are known to be one of the toughest

Prepare the soil by loosening it and spread the evergreen plant’s roots to indicate how big the hole needs to be. Dig no deeper than the roots, but up to three times in diameter and refill the hole carefully, avoiding compaction and inserting a stake if required.

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First Drive: All-newcarSuzuki Vitara review

By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Twitter @carwriteups www.carwriteups.co.uk .carwriteups.co.uk

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t is hard to believe the Suzuki Vitara has been around since 1988. That makes me feel old because that’s the year I passed my driving test.

More than 26 years have gone by; I’m not 17 anymore and the Vitara heritage has evolved.

Now the sports utility vehicle (SUV) has compact dimensions to meet contemporary needs and incorporates Suzuki’s cutting-edge ALLGRIP four wheel drive system as an option.

Of course, one major thing has changed since 1988 – and that’s the automotive industry’s obsession with fuel efficiency and clean engines. The new Vitara certainly promises both, due to weight-saving measures and tech. A good example is the 1.6-litre DDiS model with two-wheel drive and six-speed manual transmission. It has CO2 emissions of just 106g/km.

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Official Fuel Consumption Figures for the Suzuki Vitara range mpg (litres/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km): Urban 42.1-61.4 (6.7-4.6), Extra Urban 55.4-76.3 (5.1-3.7), Combined 49.5-70.6 (5.7-4.0), CO2 emissions 131-106 g/km. The above fuel consumption figures are based on an EU test for comparative purposes only and may not reflect real driving results. Vitara range: Vitara SZ4 1.6 Petrol Manual available at £13,999 to Vitara SZ5 DDiS ALLGRIP Manual with Urban or Rugged Pack available at £21,799. All prices and specifications correct at time of going to print. For full details contact your local participating Suzuki Dealer. Offer subject to availability for vehicles privately registered between 1st July 2015 to 30th Sept 2015 from participating Authorised Suzuki Dealers only. For full details contact your local participating Suzuki Dealer. *Model shown is a Vitara SZ5 1.6 petrol available at £17,999 on the road (Single-tone metallic paint available at an additional cost of £430, Dual-tone paint available at an additional cost of £800.) †Optional extra for SZ5 models only, optional ALLGRIP 4-wheel Drive available at additional cost.

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But what about aesthetics? Well, the new car has a strong looking design. The clamshell bonnet gives the front end a look of solidity, and a trapezoid motif front bumper indicates a powerful grip on the ground. Pronounced body side character lines and bonnet side louvres form motifs reminiscent of the first generation Vitara.

What’s more, Suzuki’s pursuit of good aerodynamics is reflected in optimally-designed bumper openings.

It also shows in the roof line that slopes smoothly downward towards the rear. Additionally, LED headlamps contribute to energy saving while creating a cool impression.

Step inside, and a boldly-shaped instrument panel indicates SUV toughness while the round clock and round ventilation louvres help give the cabin a youthful, sporty look. Some interior plastics still feel hollow and scratchy, but the important touch points are nicely padded.

I drove the equivalent to the SZ5 1.6-litre DDiS ALLGRIP spec in Portugal recently.

The diesel stands out with its powerful, torquey performance. 0-62mph arrives in 11.4 seconds and the top end is 112mph. A six-speed manual

transmission is mated to the engine. The gearbox is noticeably smooth and moving up and down the cogs is effortless, thanks to a shift lever counterweight. For those who don’t like left-foot action, you won’t have long to wait; a six-speed automatic will be available in the summer.

Of course, Suzuki is renowned for its four wheel drive technologies and the previously-mentioned ALLGRIP system, which debuted on the S-CROSS, impresses.

It has four modes, auto; sport; snow and lock, for safe, enjoyable motoring on diverse surfaces and has earned a deservedly great reputation.

Priced from only £13,999 for the basic 1.6 SZ4 model, the Vitara represents good value for money. pRos ‘N’ CoNs Fresh √ Affordable √ Grip √ Design X Cabin plastics X FAsT FACTs - 1.6-litre DDis sZ-T model Max speed: 112 mph 0-62 mph: 11.5 secs Combined mpg: 70.6 engine: 1598 cc 16 valve 4 cylinder turbo diesel Max. power (bhp): 118 Max. torque (Nm): 320 Co2: 106 g/km price: £17,499 on the road

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Looking for a new or used Škoda car, motorhome or caravan?

Simpsons in Suffolk Road, GreatYarmouth,isthefamily-run, one-stop shop for all your motoring needs.

With more than 50 years of experience, Simpsons prides itself on exceptional service and aftercare only a family-run business can give.

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• Brickweaving • Patios • Driveways • Carparks • Concreting • Tarmac

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Collecting antique furniture

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ntiques might not be the most conventional way to make money but, provided that you know what to look for, they can provide potentially impressive long-term returns.

Unless you are experienced, beware of buying “blind” from internet auction sites. As with most antiques, it is always best to see the piece for yourself and speak directly to the seller for its history.

Also be aware, if buying at auction, that you will also need to pay a “buyer’s premium”. This will be a percentage of the final hammer price and can add as much as 30 per cent on top of the cost of the item you’ve bought.

joinery, or the way a piece of antique furniture is put together, will provide many clues about the age.

Most machine-made pieces date after 1860, so if the piece you’re examining is perfectly finished without shallow cuts being evident, this clue points to it being made in the late 1800s or beyond. Machine-made furniture will have components that match more perfectly, whereas handmade pieces usually show some irregularities indicative of a hand plane being used.

Screws weren’t made completely by machine until 1848, so if you find a furniture item using screws that have completely rounded shafts, pointed ends, and

What to look for

Different types of wood were used during different furniture periods and if you’re good at recognising them it helps determine the age of furniture. Oak was used prior to 1700, and mahogany and walnut were very popular thereafter. In the 1800s, maple and cherry were commonly used and Victorian furniture manufacturers used mostly mahogany and rosewood throughout the late 1800s. Then, around 1900, oak became very popular again.

Victorian Armchairs c1880 perfectly finished heads, the piece likely dates to the mid-19th century or later.

But there are other factors to consider when putting a date to furniture pieces, including the tools that were used to craft a piece. Looking at the

Bear in mind, however, that some styles have been reproduced over the years so it’s important to look for other signs of age beyond your first glance at a piece.

Spec Specimen Wood Table c1870

Satinwood Sa And Coromandel Secretaire Se c1820

The antiques fair at Dunston Hall this October will have two experienced furniture dealers. If you are looking for a special piece for your home pop along and see them, they might just have what you have been looking for.

Thanks, Susan

Next antiques fair is Sunday 11 October at the Dunston Hall Hotel, A140 Ipswich Rd, Norwich, NR14 8PQ

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Thea teal chandelier BHS £280

Ornate gold candlestick Wilkinson £15

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As we’re back indoors this season, why not indulge in some vintage glamour?

Dukes chair Furniture Village £445

Laura Oakes panelled boudoir mirror Debenhams £50

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Ornate 16-piece ivory cutlery set Marks & Spencer £75

Blue & beige rug HomeSense £79.99

Gold sequin cushion Sainsbury’s Home £15

Decorative storage set of two House of Fraser £40

Black and gold wine glasses George Home £7 for two

Professional Fruit tree Pruning NIGEL PAYNE

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Getting your home ready for sale

Firstly, ask an agent who is a member of the • NAEA (National Association Of Estate Agents

– www.naea.co.uk) to appraise your home professionally. After all, it is likely to be the biggest asset you have ever sold, so making sure you have the correct pricing in place before you go any further is paramount.

Make sure all rooms are clearly defined. This • might sound silly but if you have a third bedroom which is being used as a store room, it is strongly recommended to dress it as a bedroom instead.

First impressions count. So weed your garden, • paint your front door, replace any broken fencing or damage to walls, etc. prior to viewing.

don’t have a dining room or kitchen/diner, • tryIf youto rearrange your sitting room furniture to incorporate even a small dining table.

Pets can be one of the biggest deal breakers!

• No one likes the smell of damp dog or any other

smelly pets so make an effort to clean and air the rooms.

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Call Martin on

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Believe it or not, kitchens and bathrooms are • the two biggest sellers when it comes to people

choosing their home. Rather than re-tiling, etc, just re-grout and add some fresh mastic where required.

Make sure all cupboards and storage areas are • tidy and clear.

So many forget to have their boiler • serviced onpeople an annual basis, but it does a lot of work and must be maintained – it also helps when selling your home.

Definitely de-clutter BUT do not over-do it so the • rooms looks sterile and un-homely.

More and more people use their garden for • eating and socialising so it’s a key area for many buyers. Make sure the garden is tidy and maintained – so it looks ready to relax in right away!

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Many people think about taking up a new hobby as the days get shorter and autumn approaches, but few consider Morris dancing.

Golden Star Morris want to change that, and are inviting people to take a fresh look at what Morris dancing has to offer as a leisure pursuit by running some taster workshops.

Formed in 1979 in the pub of the same name on Colegate in Norwich, Golden Star Morris were the first Morris group in the local area. Its men and women danced together – quite a radical thing at that time!

Dances are practiced on Sunday evenings in Norwich and are shown at local and national events, with Golden Star Morris having previously performed

at Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Southwell Acoustic Music Festival, Shannonside Winter Music Festival (Ireland), Norwich City of Ale and Folk East Festival.

The group also performs at pubs in the city, as well as the surrounding villages.

Both dancers and/or musicians are welcome to join the group, with no experience necessary, and everyone is welcome to Golden Star Morris’s upcoming taster workshops. Here you’ll be able to learn a whole dance in one evening!

When 7.30pm to 9.30pm Sunday 4th, 11th, 18th October Where St Catherine’s Church Hall, Aylsham Road, Norwich NR3 2RJ

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The event centres on the fantastic food and drink that the Waveney Valley has to offer from its fertile pastures, arable land, forestry and river. It also increases awareness of the many food and drinkrelated businesses in the area.

Local growers, farmers, producers and retailers as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes will host numerous “foodie” events offering an opportunity to try, buy, learn about and enjoy products direct from the producer and retailer.

It’s a chance to taste something new; visit a working farm to find out what’s involved in raising our meat and poultry, producing milk and cheese or eggs; see a demonstration from a local food and drink producer to discover how our favourite goodies are made; enjoy a menu of local food and drink from some of the area’s best restaurants, cafes and pubs; and visit a farmers’ market to buy fresh fruit, veg, meat, bread and more, direct from those who made it, grew or raised it.

A new festival event for this year will be “Taste of Harleston” on 3 October, including the Harleston Country Kitchen Street Market – something a little bit different – with cookery books, kitchenalia, cake decorating, kitchen antiques, arts, crafts and street performers.

The Festival culminates with the two-day Waveney Valley Food & Drink Festival Fair on the weekend of October 10 and 11. It will be set against the beautiful backdrop of Bungay Castle and visitors are invited to browse stands from local producers, selling an array of delicious goodies, such as cakes and pastries, organic vegetables, meat and poultry products, preserves and chutneys, oils and sauces. There will also be a programme of live music, cookery and butchery demonstrations, as well as various children’s activities.

A full listing of events can be found in the Festival Guide: Available online at www.visitwaveneyvalley.co.uk/ food-drink/adnams-waveney-valley-food-drinkfestival-2015 Printed copies are also available from various outlets throughout the Waveney Valley.

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n Saturday 3 October the pretty town of Harleston will be brimming with food-related activities and entertainment as part of A Taste of Harleston, a new flagship event for the Waveney Valley Food & Drink Festival 2015.

A Country Kitchen Street Market (9.30am to 4pm) will see the Market Place and Exchange Street closed to traffic, with stalls selling a great array of locallymade food and artisan products. Fresh herbs and garden produce, cakes, pies and pastries, pickles, jams and preserves, cookery books, new and antique kitchen equipment, kitchenalia and farmhouse furniture are just some of the delights on offer.

The theme ingredient of the day is delicious locally-reared pork, and throughout town there will be street food stalls selling sizzling sausages,

Anyone who loves delicious food will be able to follow a Food Safari around some 20 food shops, cafes, tea shops, pubs and restaurants in the town, to collect stickers and enjoy samples and special offers, before having lunch or tea at one of the establishments.

barbecued burgers, pulled-pork paninis and more.

Meanwhile, at The Swan Hotel, the historic coaching inn in the centre of town, there will be a programme of cookery demonstrations by local chefs featuring pork recipes and a guest of honour will judge pork dishes made by students from Archbishop Sancroft High School. The venue will also host Ready Steady Bake, a competition to find the best sausage rolls made by primary school children and their families. Look out for Chorizo and Cumberland – Harleston’s prize sausages – as they sashay around town to greet visitors.

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Children and families can take part in fun craft activities, including making colourful vegetable jewellery and decorations, and papercraft fantasy dishes (12 noon to 3.30pm at The Swan). Look out for the winning displays in the foodie-themed shop window display competition, and for some surprising street entertainments.

You can also hop onto the bright red vintage bus that will be ferrying visitors for free to the open day at Hill Farm and Shotford Hall Farm.

More details about all the events will be in the Waveney Valley Food & Drink Festival brochure, widely available in local shops and restaurants from 18 September and at www.visitwaveneyvalley.co.uk

The way we were:

Farming

In the second of a series looking back at aspects of life in our region, Sarah focuses on what farming was like 150 years ago, 100 years ago and 50 years ago in East Anglia.

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arming was at an undisputed peak in East Anglia 150 years ago, during 1865. There were over 6,500 farmers in Norfolk alone, who were mostly farming under 100 acres. Their methods were largely the same as they had been at the beginning of the 19th century; they used the four-crop rotation system and produced their own manure and their own fodder for livestock. But they were experimenting with early, artificial fertilisers and beginning to use manufactured cattle feed.

The 1860s also saw huge developments in farm building. Many new farm outbuildings were constructed in an “E” or “U” shape, with shelter sheds enclosing the yards, for more efficient working units.

One of these buildings was Hall Farm, South Lopham.

The newly-designed farmstead consisted of three cart horse stables with yards and shelter sheds, two bullock yards, cow byres and a yard, piggeries with boiling houses, and a barn.

At the outbreak of the First World War, one of the leading trade magazines reassured its readers that

South Lopham’s Hall Farm farm buildings now converted into private homes

One time and labour-saving innovation during WWI was the steam tractor, which drew ploughs and reapers previously driven by horses and men

“agriculture of all industries is the least likely to be affected by the war”. But it soon became evident that the country could no longer import flour and animal feed in the quantities it had before.

In 1915, farmers were instructed to increase output by growing successive cereal crops on existing arable land. They were also asked to return back to arable land previously laid down to pasture but, at the same time, the government did not want the number of livestock to decrease. So the war years proved a huge challenge for the farming community in East Anglia.

Despite skilled farm labourers being formally exempt from having to enlist in the armed forces, Norfolk list a third of its workers; a higher proportion than any other county.

Fifty years later, in 1965, it was livestock farming that saw big change. In the early parts of that decade, the consumption of pork, in contrast to beef and lamb, had risen by about 50 per cent. There were also more subsidies available for pig farming. As a result, the pig population in Norfolk rose by 120 per cent, surpassing every other county in England and Wales. And it is the numerous pig fields still visible from almost every road in the region today that is one of the most memorable sights in East Anglia.

Sarah’s latest local history book, A Rural Education: The History of Schooling in Botesdale, Redgrave and Rickinghall, has just been published. You can read more at www.quatrefoil.org.uk

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Afloat and Ashore – the Linocuts of H.J. Jackson Alan Marshall

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ISBN 9780992991449 Hardback, with many colour illustrations £25 Mascot Media are a Norfolkbased publisher of highquality art books. Their latest endeavour is no exception, being a beautifully illustrated record of the life and works of local artist H.J. Jackson, compiled and edited by Mascot’s Alan Marshall. A printmaker in the region for more than 60 years, H.J. Jackson is one of the country’s most celebrated linocut artists.

The book has images from his whole career, as well as a biography and a section demonstrating his working methods. This is a truly local interest title – having been written, designed and published in Norfolk – and with a local man as its subject.

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orwich has many historical claims to fame, but this is one of the darker ones: in 1144 the mutilated body of an apprentice leatherworker was found abandoned outside the city walls.

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Etchings of the Norwich School Geoffrey R. Searle

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View our region from a different perspective with this fascinating selection of local titles from Chris Rushby of Jarrolds’ Book Department Medieval Graffiti – The Lost Voices of England’s Churches Matthew Champion

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isitors to the churches of Salthouse, Cley and Blakeney in north Norfolk may well have seen the graffiti of sailing vessels carved into the stone work there. But these are not isolated examples: churches up and down the country contain examples of graffiti, often unnoticed and even when noticed perhaps not understood. Matthew Champion is an archaeologist who conducted a national survey of church graffiti and the best are gathered together in this book – including a number of East Anglian examples. There are cartoons, prayers, charms, curses, all kinds of plans and designs, dragons, demons and strange beasts. This is a fascinating book about a little-documented part of Britain’s medieval history.

Norwich City – The Eighties Edward Couzens-Lake Amberley ISBN 9781445638713 Hardback with illustrations £16.99

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relievers like paracetamol or ibuprofen – there is rarely a need to prescribe anything stronger.

A few weeks later, the post will be ready for a porcelain crown, bridge or overdenture to be attached to it. This procedure is painless and it’s the final step towards gaining back full use of the tooth, in addition to wearing a more appealing smile.

Dental implants are actually a tooth root replacement system. A post made of titanium is put into the jaw bone where the missing tooth was and, because bone cells naturally gravitate to titanium, the post and bone will eventually fuse together.

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Love mission for special needs siblings Norfolk journalist, Sandie Shirley, spotlights the inspiring stories of men and women from the region and beyond that have seen them reach for victory. For more stories visit: www.refreshingwaters.co.uk

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hen former missionaries, Simon and Tania Davies adopted two special needs siblings it opened a new chapter of blessing and joy.

Despite sleepless nights and endless therapy, three year-old Harley and younger sister Daisy are heaven sent. “They inspire love and have expanded our ability to love,” says school teacher Simon.

Tania, a trained nursery nurse who has worked with special needs children, adds: “We have also seen another side of love from our own teenage children who readily agreed to a new expanding family.

“I have always been passionate about children and especially those with special needs. Three weeks after we married and while working at a nursery the fostering of two little boys broke down and I just wanted to bring them home.”

Eighteen years later, the couple bring new life and hope to two youngsters with learning difficulties that few wanted to adopt because “most people want the perfect baby to enlarge or create their family,” says Tania.

The couple’s love mission followed six years in Andalusia with the Spanish Gospel Mission. They moved to Mulbarton seven years ago and joined the church, finding a community of love and care that helped re-envision their lives.

New direction came after reading about an inspirational Christian musician who adopted three Chinese children. “I had been thinking of what we could give. We are not very well off so we could not give much money but we did have a family and a bit of space to give a child a loving secure home and there are plenty of children here in the UK that need homes,” says Simon.

The couple who moved to Costessey, Norwich, in April began the long adoption process. After seven months of set-backs and disappointments, Harley finally joined the family home and his two-year-old sister, Daisy, who has vision impairment, followed

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after 10 months. The couple celebrate their birthdays and adoption days and, in January, Daisy and Harley met three of their siblings for the first time at a union party in Mulbarton.

Daily therapy and specialist help encourages their development. Tania says: “I have worked with children who have autism and cerebral palsy which has given me experience and a network for professional help and I feel God has something special for these children. A church thanksgiving service was held for Daisy and Harley and we continue to persevere and take them to Sunday services; it is wonderful to see the joy on everyone’s face when we arrive.”

Simon says: “God has prepared these children for us and he will continue to give us strength and provision for a walk of faith.

“We would love to hear from other Christian adopters and foster carers in Norwich and Norfolk to create a support network, arrange informal gatherings and discuss ways to encourage churches to consider how they can support families to get involved in this important task under the umbrella of the charity Home for Good.” www.homeforgood.org.uk sim_davies@yahoo.co.uk

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“Our volunteers are marvellous because they provide a lifeline for many local residents,” said Karl Hills, Senior Co-ordinator for the charity.

“Some help out for an hour a fortnight whilst others choose several hours a week, but their value cannot be measured in time alone.”

Volunteering is a way to give something back, but is also an opportunity to benefit from new experiences, make friends, gain skills and have fun. There has recently been a rise in flexible volunteering so people without the time to commit to a regular activity can get involved too.

Case study: Turning the tables Michael has been volunteering with Voluntary Norfolk since he was made redundant at the age of 58. Having given so much time to his career, he suddenly found himself with no reason to get up in the morning. He felt he’d lost his identity and was prescribed anti-depressants by his doctor. When the medication failed to help, the doctor suggested Michael started volunteering as a way of coming out of his shell and interacting with people once again.

Michael visited the Thetford branch of Voluntary Norfolk where his skills were soon put to good use. He now says volunteering was one of the best decisions he ever made.

Michael’s voluntary work has been a great benefit to both his own life and the community at large.

He now helps more than Karl Hills, Senior Co-ordinator 15 people with transport for Voluntary Norfolk to medical appointments, help with shopping and spending time with people who are lonely and in need of company. He goes beyond the call of duty in a number of ways, such as phoning his clients to check they are okay.

Last year, one of Michael’s clients faced being on their own over Christmas, so he invited them to spend Christmas with his family. On another occasion, he prepared an evening meal for a client who was tired of eating ready-meals.

The people Michael helps say that his calls, his dependability and the time he spends with them is priceless. They often cherish the little moments of his time and attention.

Michael believes volunteering has given him the identity he desperately needed and has brought him into contact with lots of interesting people from all sorts of backgrounds, each with a different story to tell.

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He commissioned the single-handed yacht and aimed for a 100-day passage to Sydney. Weekly radio contact with Chichester was reported in the newspapers but there was no safety support, so the nation held its breath. Chichester arrived after 107 days at sea but his yacht had suffered serious mechanical failure so repairs and modifications had to be made in Sydney. Gipsy Moth IV also capsized in a gale on the journey home – but she made it.

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same way you would a small loan as it allows you to transfer money from the card into your bank account with no fee. The interest rate is 6.6 per cent APR, so just set up a monthly standing order to pay it back.

The battle for our personal loan custom is as fierce as it’s ever been, but the problem is that many lenders are cherry-picking and focusing on the higher-value end of the market.

The potential cost savings on a loan of £3,000 using the above options could save you more than £20 per month, so don’t automatically assume your existing bank will offer the best rate as that’s rarely the case.

It’s definitely worth spending 10 or 15 minutes shopping around for the lowest rate.

Five lenders are currently fighting to be top-dog and advertising record low-interest rates of between 3.6 per cent APR and 3.8 per cent APR – but only for larger amounts i.e. £7,500 and above.

For lower-value loans, it’s a very different picture. The majority of lenders are charging double-digit rates on a £3,000 advance, with Barclays and Lloyds Bank amongst the most expensive at 22.9 per cent and 24 per cent APR respectively.

There are some much cheaper options out there and by taking advantage of deals from less well-known lenders you can save yourself a sizeable sum in interest charges.

My research shows you would do well to give the big banks a wide berth to get the best deals.

There are three borrowing options that stand out if you want to borrow £5,000 or less: Zopa, the first peer-to-peer lender in the UK is now in its eleventh year, and RateSetter, one of the more recent but fastest growing lenders in the peer-topeer market, both offer some of the best value deals at 5.5 per cent APR and 8.1 per cent APR respectively for a £3,000 loan over three years.

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adly incidents of domestic abuse are rising. In the UK, an incident of domestic abuse is reported to the police every minute. Nearly one million people experience domestic abuse each year and one in four women experience domestic abuse during their lifetime, as well as a number of men.

Coronation Street hit the headlines recently with dramatic scenes involving Leanne and her step-son, Simon, as the perpetrator of domestic violence.

This is not the first time the Coronation Street scriptwriters have focused on domestic violence; a few years ago we saw Tyrone a victim at the hands of his abusive wife Kirsty.

Domestic abuse is serious and sometimes deadly. It ruins lives, breaks up families and has a lasting impact for each individual involved. It can affect individuals in any community, regardless of age, status, race, religion, nationality, education or background.

In a recent survey of reported incidents of domestic abuse, 81 per cent of victims were women and 19 per cent were men.

There are times when victims do not want to involve the police

through fear of repercussions, but they need to find protection and can look to the Family Court for a solution.

The Family Law Act 1996 provides a remedy, with an injunction called a Non Molestation Order.

An application supported by a witness statement is made to the Family Court and is heard by an experienced judge.

This procedure can take place relatively quickly and an injunction can usually be obtained within a few hours of making the application. In most cases, the district judge will hear the initial application in private and will be sympathetic – the applicant is not usually required to speak or give any additional evidence. The judge will ask the solicitor to present the application and any questions will be directed to the solicitor.

The interim injunction will give immediate protection against further domestic abuse and will remain in place for a period of time; usually anything between 6 and 12 months. If the perpetrator breaches the order it is a criminal offence so they could be arrested and possibly sent to prison.

This article provides only a general summary and is not intended to be comprehensive. Specific legal advice should be taken in any individual situation.

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Village wanderings Buxton and the River Bure

The walk begins at the Buxton Station on the Bure Valley Railway.

The path runs beside the railway line and crosses three bridges, before dropping down the embankment to ‘The Mermaid’. It then follows the River Bure, winding past mills, locks and ponds. Across the river there are views of grand houses as well as cottage back gardens. Finally the route passes Buxton Mill back to the start point.

Distance: approximately 5.4 miles. Using OS Explorer Maps OL40 and 238. Start grid ref: TG 232 229. Postcode NR10 5ET.

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The banded demoiselle flits like an iridescent fairy along the fringes of clean, slow-moving rivers and streams.

4 At one time the mills would have ground corn from Russia and America and the yellow ‘monkey flower’ that grows on some of the banks is thought to have originated from seeds mixed in with barley from Russia.

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1 The Bure Valley Railway opened in 1990 and runs between Aylsham and Wroxham on the old track bed of the East Norfolk Railway. With stops at Coltishall, Buxton and Brampton – you could combine your walk with a train ride!

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We walked in mid-August and were surprised and delighted to find an abundance of wild flower species alongside the railway path.

The ‘icing on the walk’ was a brilliant view of a Kingfisher in the sunlight, just prior to Buxton Mill.

6 Buxton Mill was gutted by fire in 1991, but was rebuilt and is now apartments and flats.

Walked, written and designed by Kevin Parker (keeper.kev@btinternet.com) and Kaarin Wall (kaarin@wizgraphics.co.uk) © 2015.

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