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CONTENTS EARLY SUMMER 2014
Out and About
8 Good News from our region 11 Ladies Who Lunch visit The Marsh Harrier 13 Pygmalion visits Norwich 14 Wymondham Music Festival Fortnight 17 Fabulous music at Thetford Forest 19 Village spirit returns to Swardeston 20 Village Notice Board 24 Sainsbury Centre shortlisted for museum award
Home and Garden
27 Garden Jottings from Ken 28 On your plot – summer sun 31 Celebrate high summer’s blossom and blooms 35 Country walk around Bedingham and Hedenham 37 Hethersett Social Bowls Club
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WIN tickets to see Kings of Swing The inspiring landscape of Norfolk Local WWI heroes Behind the curtain at the Theatre Royal Latest film releases Garden vegetable risotto recipe Harleston vintage and antiques street market Car review: Audi RS 7 Sportback
Shopping
58 Book reviews, local titles 61 New fashion feature: Flower Power
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8 63 A stitch in time for a mission of love
Heath and Beauty
65 In good health 67 Health Q&A 69 Welcome to Wymondham-on-Sea
Jobs, Money and Business
73 Pack the right holiday plastic to avoid overseas card fees 74 Great recommendations for local businesses 76 Ancient oriental astrology
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78 Find a local business or service 79 Thinking of advertising? Special offer for you
24 Are you looking for a particular product or service? Check out our Local Business Directory on pages 78 & 79!
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Welcome Villages, villages, villages. The longer we work on this fabulous little magazine, the more we learn about the many fantastic thriving villages that are in South Norfolk. Our latest focus is on Swardeston and I’m sure you’ll be fascinated to learn how village spirit has been brought back to life thanks to a full schedule of local community events and a great team of enthusiastic locals! Which village should we feature in our next issue? Is your village busy with clubs and activities, cricket matches and church meetings? Have you got a story to share? Do get in touch with me and maybe we could feature YOUR village in our next issue. On the subject of villages I’ve been overwhelmed with the popularity of our Village Notice Board. I could provide pages and pages of charity notices but we are limited with space so the message here is that if you’d like us to feature your event (for free), please make sure you get the information emailed over to us as early as you can. It’s been quite a challenge to keep our new stands in Waitrose Wymondham topped up! The magazines are certainly popular with shoppers in the town. And great to hear from so many of you with ideas for future issues. My ‘to-do’ list is growing longer by the week and quite apt that I happened to spot a very suitable ‘camera opportunity’ whilst on a recent family holiday. Bursting at the seams once again with so much local editorial, too much to mention individually, you’ll just have to read from cover to cover so you don’t miss anything! Read, enjoy & keep your copy handy over the next two months until we are back at the end of July. I’m off for a nap!
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Lee West is pleased to announce the 40th anniversary of Diss Bed Centre. The shop was set up 40 years ago by his father, as a second hand and antique shop in Wills Yard, Diss. But the demand for new furniture increased so the family decided to move into beds. At this point, the shop was re-launched as Diss Bed Centre, which sold new stock rather than antiques. Diss Bed Centre was a permanent fixture in Wills Yard for the next 37 years. In 2011, the shop moved out of the town centre to Sawmills Road and this is where you will find it now! It’s still very much a family business, run by a father and son team who pride themselves on customer service and quality furniture. As well as beds, the shop now stocks other household furniture too.
To celebrate their anniversary, Diss Bed Centre are offering 25% off all solid wood furniture and 10% off all bed, mattresses and sofas throughout June. Pop into the shop on Sawmills Road, Diss, or visit www.dissbedcentre.co.uk to find out more.
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As President of Wymondham Rotary Club and Chair of Governors of Chapel Road School in Attleborough, Wymondham architect Terry Hickman-Smith is not one to sit on his hands. However, for the first time in 50 years, he sat on a bicycle. For 4 days. Cycling 180 miles. He was raising money for Norfolk Special Schools and took a route from Attleborough, taking in all of these schools, going via Dereham, Kings Lynn, Sheringham, Cromer, Caister on Sea, schools in Norwich and back to Attleborough. The money is still coming in and he is hoping to raise a minimum of £5,000 for the schools. Pictured is Terry receiving a cheque from Wymondham Lions Club. Both Rotary and Lions raise money to give to those in need. They take no admin fees or wages for their charity work as all of their members are volunteers. Anyone wishing to know more about Rotary and Lions or help at their events can visit their websites or phone 0845 833 5749.
a toKen of love found in lonG stratton When local author, Ann Bowyer, cleared her father’s house, she discovered a battered locket containing her grandmother’s photo and a lock of hair. A Diss jewellery expert explained WWI soldiers were given these by their sweethearts and she realised her grandfather, a Canadian soldier, had taken it to Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele, where he was awarded the Military Medal. Inspired as a child by her grandmother’s tales, Ann travelled across Europe and Canada uncovering the horrors of WWI and the tough life of Prairie settlers. Through dust storms, plagues of grasshoppers, bitter winters and tornadoes, she reveals the amazing experiences of her grandparents. A Token of Love is available at Jarrolds, Diss Publishing and through Amazon. Ann gives talks on her research and can be contacted at www.annbowyer.com
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Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR4 6DX • 01603 507513 Ever since it changed from being The George – a pub with a mournful sign of King George the Umpteenth creaking in the wind outside – I have wanted to find out what this place is like. Somehow, whenever we went past it, we were on our way somewhere else. This time we made a special journey and I am glad we did. Access is simple; it’s on the A140 going out of Norwich towards Tesco’s. The car park is big and it’s a level playing field from the car to the door.
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he place is a tardis; it seems much bigger inside than out. It has 60 tables, but they are scattered across a very large area so there is no feeling of being crammed in. There are also about 20 tables outside, but it was far too frappé for that! We bought our drinks at the bar, my friend had a whole pint of lager, but I spotted a Yorkshire real ale called Mary Jane so had a half pint (driving) but I could have handled a whole pint too. Nice and hoppy. We sat down and studied the menu. Nibbles are available, and I seriously considered the tear and share cheesy garlic bread, but I wanted to have room for pudding later. I had already looked at the menu online and firmly decided to have the slowcooked shoulder of lamb, until my friend beat me to it! So I changed to the classic fish pie. Bizarrely, we then had to return to the bar to order our meals. I didn’t mind too much, but I did hear mutters of consternation coming
from a nearby table of posh ladies who were ‘sitting comfortably’. We didn’t have to wait long for the food, but if you are an impatient diner, I would recommend booking an early table as the place filled up from om twelve thirty onwards. My fish pie was delicious; white fish, smoked fish and prawns in a succulent creamy leek sauce. My friend’s lamb just tenderly fell apart as she tried to cut it. The servings were generous but we still managed to clear our plates. Pudding however outfaced us both: I chose the ultimate chocolate brownie tower that was so big it was leaning over, resting on the ice cream that accompanied it. My friend chose the giant éclair which was … enormous! So much so that she had to resort to a doggy bag to take half home for her husband. Both were totally scrumptious. When it comes to coffee, I tend to feel that I should try something different from my usual filter or
espresso, so afte espresso af afterr a nice chat with our waitress Ami, I ordered the Americano. Delicious but too weak for me; I really must remember to stick with the stronger varieties of coffee. My friend had standard filter coffee and was entirely satisfied. Stuffed with food and drink, I toddled off to the ladies; unfortunately the toilets are located upstairs although there is a disabled one on the ground floor. I struggled up the stairs thinking ‘I really should order smaller puddings…’ Maybe next time…
BOTTOM LINE Pint lager Half a ‘Mary Jane’ Lamb shoulder Fish pie Giant éclair Brownie tower & ice cream Americano Filter coffee
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Wed 4 – Sat 14 June SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Smash hit West End production of classic musical £6.50 - £45
Wed 2 July NORWICH SCHOOL An exciting collaboration of young talent £5.50 – £15
Mon 16 – Sat 21 June PYGMALION Alistair McGowan, Rula Lenska, Jamie Foreman star in Bernard Shaw’s comic masterpiece £6.50 - £27
Thur 3 July ELO EXPERIENCE All the hits in faultless tribute £5.50 - £20
Sun 22 June KINGS OF SWING Celebration of all things swing £5.50 - £19.50 Mon 23 – Sat 28 June DANCE ‘TIL DAWN Vincent and Flavia with brand new dazzling dance show £6.50 - £36.50
Mon 14 – Sat 19 July TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT The Rod Stewart musical £6.50 - £33.50 Wed 23 – Mon 28 July WAGNERFEST 2014 Two epic operas by Richard Wagner, in fully-staged versions with a company of over 200, from one of Germany’s most acclaimed regional companies Theater Freiburg PARSIFAL (Wed 23 & Fri 25) TANNHÄUSER (Sun 27 & Mon 28) £6.50 - £95
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Mon 30 June SIR RANULPH FIENNES The world’s greatest living explorer £5.50 - £20
Fri 4 July FLASH MOB! Street dance champions Flawless star in dazzling dance show £5.50 - £25
Mon 7 – Sat 12 July THRILLER LIVE West End hit musical celebrating the music of Michael Jackson £6.50 - £29.50
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Pygmalion
The classic tale of the flower-girl transformed into a society lady has charmed generations of theatre-goers. Now one of the best-loved plays of the 20th Century – Pygmalion – is being revived with an all-star cast headed by Alistair McGowan, Rula Lenska and Jamie Foreman. We caught up with Alistair McGowan to find out more about his latest on-stage role.
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est kn known perhaps haps as an impressionist, Alistair has also written and directed, starred in West End musicals and had a thriving career as an actor. Now he is returning to the boards in the role of Professor Henry Higgins in Pygmalion, which will be at Norwich Theatre Royal from 16th-21st June.
And perhaps his experience of being an impressionist makes him the perfect person to play Higgins. “We both share an interest in the specifics of the smallest sounds and we are both fascinated by what accent can say about who we are,” says Alistair. “We all make judgements about people based on how they sound: you hear someone speak and within a couple of sentences, it says something about their background.” Alistair reveals that he shares certain personality traits with Higgins. “I can get quite irritable about life and Higgins can get extremely irritable,” he says. “He’s obsessed with his subject and obsessed by his work. In a way, it’s quite therapeutic for me to get rid of my dark side through playing Higgins.”
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www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk Look at Eliza’s father, for example. Doolittle was much happier as a dustman. When he comes into money, he doesn’t want it.” Shaw’s ideas about the organisation of society and the way in which accent can reveal our place within the social structure are no less relevant today. How should we behave in such circumstances? “I think the key to Higgins and to an extent the key to Shaw is something my father instilled in me,” argues Alistair. “The important thing in life is not having good manners or bad manners but having the same manners. You should treat everybody with the same consideration.”
Alistair is inclined to downplay the element of romance in Pygmalion. alion. He contends that the author of the play, George Bernard Shaw, is dealing with more substantial issues. “I believe that what is important tant for Shaw and for Higgins is the place which each one of us occupies on the ladder. Shaw asks what would uld happen if you take a person like Eliza from one section of societyy and introduce her into another world. Will they be happy in this new milieu? We’ve been talking in rehearsal about Frankenstein, about The X Factor and what happens when people win the lottery.
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Wymondham Music Festival Fortnight Wymondham’s Music Festival Fortnight returns from Saturday 21 June to Sunday 6 July with more than 30 events, some organised by other groups, many of them free, in venues across town.
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njoy performances by national, regional and local musicians with everything from Schumann, Debussy, Beethoven and JS Bach to Americana, English folk, swing, jazz, flamenco, bluegrass, African, Balkan, gypsy and Indian music and contemporary composers and singer-songwriters. Festival Fortnight kicks off at 10am on June 21 with Around the World Through Music and Dance, a new free family event in Wymondham Abbey and churchyard. Enjoy Moxy Garbanzo playing Eastern European tunes and Sokoshumba performing colourful African music on mbira, hosho and djembe. There’ll be Bollywood and Indian classical dancing and Strictly Flamenco, along with Adrian Palka’s Sound Table. Other Abbey events include the vibrant Bella Tromba – jazz, classical and early English music (June 21); Joy and James Lisney (June 26), cello and piano featuring Schumann, Debussy and Beethoven; Collegium (June 28), a new Baroque ensemble performing Telemann and Bach and The Goldman Ensemble (July 2) recreating their 2008 piano recital at St Martin-in-the-Fields, which they presented without their pianist who was stuck in traffic. Enjoy an evening full of comedy, theatre and music from Bach to Joplin.
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There’s also a programme of lunchtime recitals at the Abbey and a special performance by Matthew Schellhorn of Ian Wilson’s new piano masterpiece, ‘Stations’ (June 29), to celebrate the Abbey’s new icons of the Stations of the Cross.
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And on July 3 at the Abbey, it’s ‘Of Night And Light And The Half Light’ with John Law piano and Iain Ballamy saxophone, exploring the ground hovering between classical and jazz using contemporary groove-based rhythms and contemplative music. The annual Midsummer Jazz Picnic returns to Becketswell (June 23) with Simon Nelson’s Dixie Mix, fresh from supporting Rod Stewart’s UK tour and Is u Iz – Ali Huiellebecq, saxophone and Hugh Stanners, accordion. Central Hall has a great line up beginning with Norwich newgrass string band Feral Mouth (June 24) performing their ‘raucous irresistible bluegrass with rock n roll flair’ – Louise Rodgers, Americana UK. Then the world famous Pasadena Roof Orchestra is in town on June 27, followed by singer-songwriter Edwina Hayes (July 4), ‘the sweetest voice in England’. Arhai and Musica Planina (July 5) complete the Central Hall series with a lively evening of Balkan folk music – a great Saturday night party. Head to the Market Place for Brother Pit’s Acoustic Americana (June 28)
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and Klezmerized! playing lively danceable music with Middle Eastern, Gypsy and Balkan influences (July 5). The annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic is at Kings Head Meadow on June 29, with gentle musical fun for the under-fives from Charlotte Arculus and Hayley Moyses. And Norwich favourites The He Hews wrap up Festival Fortnight with the Family Finale at the Baptist Church (July 6), an afternoon of ‘sophisticated silliness’ from flapper to disco with a New Orleans twist. For full Festival Fortnight programme details and online ticket sales go to www.wymfestival.org.uk. Tickets are also on sale at Puff ’s Toyshop, Wymondham Market Place from 10 May.
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WYMONDHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL 2014
Suffolk’s artists open their doors
Over 130 Suffolk artists will be opening their studios to the public over the weekends of June 2014 as part of the long-running Suffolk Open Studios initiative.
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Spanning a huge range of art, including oils, watercolours, acrylics, photography, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, glassware, sculpture, 2D and 3D mixed media, printmaking, mosaics and much more, the Open Studios event grows bigger each year with more artists participating and more members of the public visiting the studios. Entry is free.
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Participating studios will be open the weekends of: 7th/8th, 14th/15th, 21st /22nd and 28th/29th June from 11am – 5pm. As Suffolk Open Studios covers such a big area, visitors are encouraged to use the free Directory and website in advance to check which studios are open each weekend.
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During May, some artists will be participating in Art About To wn, whereby they collaborate with local shops, cafes and restaurants to exhibit work.
More information Programmes and tickets available from Saturday 10 May
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Income generated from ticket sales is spent on improving the forests for both people and wildlife. For further info/tickets: www.forestry.gov.uk/music and tel 03000 680400 Forest Live in this region takes place in Thetford Forest, near Brandon, Suffolk and this year’s participating acts are Rebecca Ferguson (12 June), Suede (13 June), The Pogues (14 June), Boyzone with special guest Kian Egan (11 July), Katherine Jenkins with The National Symphony Orchestra (12 July) Deacon Blue (13 July)
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Village spirit returns to swardeston
thanks to a full schedule of community events, swardeston village spirit has been brought back to life, writes the chairman of swardeston live, Kirstie Pope.
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t started as a casual conversation on a dog walk one fine sunny day on Swardeston Common: “We should do something as a village for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee”. It was decided a family fun day was the way to go, free to everyone in Swardeston. It was necessary to raise funds so we held a coffee morning and craft sale and were helped with donations from South Norfolk Council, Swardeston Parish Council & St Mary’s Church. The day included games for the children, sports day races for all ages, fancy dress and knobbly knee competition, bring and share lunch and a good old fashioned sing song to close the day. Our plans were to attract 100 people so imagine our amazement on the day when the crowds came....and came.....and came. We estimate 250-300 attended on the day. Following our success, we decided to form a group called “Swardeston Live” to continue providing entertainment to the villagers of Swardeston. Our first event in 2012 celebrated 70 years since the participation of the USA in World War II. “Across the Pond” included a 1940s dance with live swing band and a movie night in the village hall. The dance was amazing, we sold 100 tickets and the village danced the night away to the sounds of Glen Miller and the like. Our youngest attendee was 16 and our oldest was 90 (something). We even had a couple who met at a dance in Swardeston Village Hall during the war. Along followed Movie Nights at the Village Hall. “Philomena” in March of this year brought in 102 people! The doors opened and the crowds flooded in. Goodness knows how we seated them but we did and a great night was had by all. We now hold a coffee morning “The Jubilee Club” on the second Tuesday of every month at the Social Club where you can come along and
enjoy a gossip over coffee and homemade cake. We are also aware of an interest in village history which encouraged us to form a group called “Old Swardeston”. We hold regular exhibitions where people can submit photographs and documents to be displayed. Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of all of this is the effect on the various clubs and societies in the village, like the cricket club and the church. We now work together effectively and not only does this enhance village spirit but it is beginning to make the activities more successful. Swardeston has once again become a strong community. If you would like to share your village experience with us or hear more about our story, please e-mail us at swardestonlive@talktalk. net or like us on Facebook (Swardeston Live).
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opening of the most ambitious exhibition in the Centre’s 35 year history; Masterpieces: Art and East Anglia. Celebrating the rich culture and artistic heritage of East Anglia the exhibition received national acclaim welcoming nearly 46,000 visitors, the highest attendance figure for a temporary exhibition at the Sainsbury Centre. The accompanying exhibition publication received the accolade of EDP-Jarrold East Anglian 2013 Book of the Year Award. Commenting on the news Paul Greenhalgh, Director of the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, said: “I am delighted that the Sainsbury Centre has been shortlisted for the Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year Award 2014. Our most ambitious exhibition Masterpieces: Art and East Anglia has achieved all the goals we set ourselves: it has placed the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in the public eye, not only in the region but also nationally and internationally.”
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hat makes a garden unique? Well it could be any number of things – the shape, the style, the skill and enthusiasm of the gardener, or the time available to create and maintain it – but most of all it’s the way plants are chosen and used.
For fences and walls, try growing a ve velvety-leaved lvet lv ety-leave Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) or its relative, Actinidia tinidia ko kolomikta lomikta (Paint-brush vine). Evergreen screeners eeners may may include Hydrangea seemannii, (self-clinging, whit white lace-cap flowers, great for shade), Holboellia latif latifolia (fastgrowing with small inedible sausage-likee fruits), or an Akebia quinata (the Chocolate vine – need I say more!)
Getting the right plant in just the right place is not easy, it takes an understanding of its needs. Put a sun-lover in the shade and it may hang on, but it’s unlikely to perform well, leaving you disappointed and disillusioned, so please ask for suggestions and advice if needed.
Of course, you shouldn’t forget the flower bor borders borders, ders, choice plants might include Anthriscus ‘Ravenswing’ avenswing ave nswing’ a purple-leaved form of Cow parsley (d (dead-head ead-head to avoid seeding), the new Polemonium lemonium ‘Stair ‘Stairwa ‘Stairway way to Heaven’ with subtle tri-coloured leavess and light purple/blue flowers, Eryngium bourgatii, gatii, a cur curly-leaved ly-lea Sea holly which loves the sun and is ador adored ed by bumble bees (I counted 24 on a plant one summer!)
An elegant tree or shrub provides long-term interest and will create a focal point, many are slow growing and so are suitable for small gardens or for containergrowing. Flowering dogwoods are grown for their stunning flower-like bracts, try Cornus florida ‘Eddie’s White Wonder’ with ‘flowers’ 4” (10cm) across, or Cornus florida rubra with its beautiful pink hues. Ginkgo biloba, an ancient tree (around with the dinosaurs), has light airy foliage which turns butter-yellow in October. Japanese maples (Acers) have delicate drooping leaves, they require shelter from the wind but give breathtaking autumn colours.
For sunny positions the evergreen Carpenteria Californica will stun you with its pure white flowers, Lophomyrtus ‘Black Pearl’ has beautifully veined glossy maroon foliage, and Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo) offers changing interest all year-round.
Given the right conditions, you’ll be rewarded with a plant that fulfils your expectations – making your garden that little bit more special and you’ll be amazed by just what you can grow! If the site is open and reliably moist grow Caltha ‘Flore Pleno’, a double-flowered Marsh marigold, under the dark leaves of Rheum ‘Ace of Hearts’, or Ligular Ligularia ia ‘Br ‘Brittitt Marie Crawford’.Beauty is in the eye of the beholder beholder, and the above plants are just a few of my man manyy favourites. Every garden should have some tr treasur treasures easur that mean something special to you – fulfilling an ur urge, ge wish or desire – maybe a memory of people kn known own or places visited, planted to mark an event ent in the past, the present, or even the future. These ma mayy be ev every-day er yor unusual varieties, purchased by yourself urself or re received ceived ceiv ed as a gift, but it’s these plants that make your ur garden as individual as you are.
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an in-built bias. As the bowl slows, it begins to roll in the direction of the bias. Bowlers will therefore change the side of the bias, depending on the direction in which they want the bowl to curve. The challenge of all shots is to be able to adjust line and length accordingly to ensure ending close to the jack. Outdoor there are several different versions of the game, played with 2, 3 or 4 bowls and in rinks (straight lines across the green) or roving (using most of the green). At Hethersett Social we play in 5 leagues with games 3 or 4 evenings a week either at home or away and also on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. We are always looking for experienced players to join our teams. If you simply would like to find out more, learn how to play the game or would prefer to just play socially, we have a roll-up on Thursday afternoons to which anyone is welcome. We can provide some bowls for new players to start with. We welcome new members, especially experienced bowlers but also newcomers to the game. For further information please contact Jack Walters, Hethersett Social Bowls Club on 01603 810959 Carole Slaughter Hethersett Social Bowls Club, Queens Road, Hethersett NR9 3DB
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his area of England has always been a magnet for artists and writers. The landscape is such that the skies seem to go on forever and the beautiful shades of green, at this time of year, are breath-taking. It’s impossible to travel many miles without coming across a church, castle, cottage or a ruined building worthy of being painted, photographed or described. There are over 700 medieval churches in Norfolk alone and several of those are in ruins. Some of them are well kept but the more evocative are overgrown and hidden away, many along tiny dirt tracks or in the middle of fields. Castles? We have everything in East Anglia, from prehistoric earthworks to Norman castles and fortified houses. They never cease to fill me with awe. How on earth did those people, all those years ago, build such amazing structures? Some took generations to build and, even though they are hundreds and in some cases, thousands of years old, they still stand as a reminder of those that constructed them. For the specialists, the opportunities are there to look at some aspects for serious study. It could be medieval church architecture, font covers, stone memorials, life in a 17th century stately home or the paintings of The Norwich School of Art. There are a never-ending number of subjects which could be studied in great depth in the area. If you are studying life in a country mansion, you can
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though poppies grow in Flanders fields In the last issue local historian and professional genealogist, Sarah Doig, wrote about the men of our region who died in the First World War and who are commemorated on village war memorials. This time, Sarah has taken a closer look at one of the thousands of rank and file soldiers who lost their life in the conflict.
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he surviving service record for Private Arthur Henry Everett, held in The National Archives, tells the tale of a young man born in Tasburgh, Norfolk. His next of kin recorded is his mother, Miranda Goose of Cats Corner, Tasburgh. Arthur Everett, an agricultural labourer born on 7th November 1893, was enlisted into the 9th Battalion of the Norfolk Regiment on 10th September 1914. The medical form records that he had blue eyes and light brown hair, was 5ft 10¾in tall and weighed 157 pounds. Details of his service show that he served at home until 29th August 1915 when he was sent to France as part of the British Expeditionary Force. A final, sad entry records that he was killed in action on 26th September 1915, place unknown.
This was a brass plaque just over 4½ inches in diameter bearing the inscription: “He died for freedom and honour” along with the name of each individual soldier. The accompanying scroll reads: “He whom this scroll commemorates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to them endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self- sacrifice, giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those who come after see to it that his name be not forgotten.” The Commonwealth War Graves Commission website (www.cwgc.org) gives details of the final resting or commemoration place of each soldier who died. Arthur Henry Everett is commemorated at the Loos Memorial in France which lists over 20,000 officers and men who have no known grave, who fell in the area from the River Lys to the old southern boundary of the First Army, east and west of Grenay. If you would like to discover more about the history of your family or house then Sarah can help. Give her a call on 01379 890215 or visit www.ancestral-heritage.co.uk to find out more.
Attached to Arthur Everett’s service record are the various signed receipts from his mother for the three medals he was awarded posthumously; the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. This set of three medals were primarily awarded to members of the British Expeditionary Force, and the set, or at least the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, are the most likely medals to be found among family heirlooms. Arthur Everett’s mother also acknowledged receipt of the commemorative memorial plaque and scroll which was given to the relatives of those whose deaths were attributable to the Great War. This memorial plaque is better known now as the “Death Penny”.
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This issue, our resident film buff, Ian Kemsley from Suffolk, previews a musical, a romcom and a sci-fi so there should be something for everyone!
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In an escape from the CGI hell that is modern cinema during the summer (Transformers 4… really?!), here’s a romcom for the (late) middle-aged. Rob Reiner re-teams with American President star Michael Douglas, who this time plays a grumpy estate agent with grandchildren problems who enlists the help of neighbour Diane Keaton. I feel this may veer into Nancy Meyer’s Something’s Gotta Give territory (which had Keaton sparring with Jack Nicholson), which is cause to recommend it. Frankie Valli co-stars. Release: 18 July Now, I couldn’t go the whole summer without some No kind of sci-fi fantasy CGI fix, I admit it. But at least this one’s not a sequel. And it’s by the Wachowskis, who made The Matrix (one of the best films ever made). They also made Cloud Atlas, which was just a mistake. It stars Channing Tatum (also soon to be seen in comedy 22 Jump Street) and Mila Kunis (the object of Natalie Portman’s paranoia in Black Swan), who may be the one to save the universe. Given the Wachowski’s storytelling and technical mastery, this is one to watch. And we can’t complain about endless sequels if we don’t give something original a try. Release: 25 July
Jersey Boys Clint Eastwood directs this film version of the successful and award-winning stage musical, which tells the story of the Four Seasons and their star Frankie Valli. Eastwood was keen to use the Broadway cast where possible, and John Lloyd Young makes the leap to the big screen as Valli. Eastwood has always had an interest in music, and directed Bird, a biopic of jazz legend Charlie Parker in 1988. He now often scores his own films. Here he builds on his post-Unforgiven mature work, which has encompassed biopics of Nelson Mandela and J Edgar Hoover, and a great non-CGI evening out is guaranteed for all, old and young. Release: 20 June
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Garden vegetable risotto And finally: Summer is here...
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What you need: Ingredients: 150g arborio risotto rice 50g butter 3tbsp olive oil 750ml hot vegetable stock 150 ml dry white wine 1 long strip of lemon zest 250g broad beans (boiled for 1 minute and skinned) 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into short lengths 100g each of fresh (prepared) runner beans and garden peas 1 onion finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 bay leaf, 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint, and 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme sea salt and freshly ground pepper 100g feta cheese, crumbled, and parmesan shavings
Preheat the oven to 200/Gas 6 1. Mix the chopped mint with 2 tbsp of the olive oil, set aside. In a large non stick pan, gently fry the onion in 25g of butter, until softened (5 minutes approx). Stir in the herbs, lemon zest and rice until everything is glistening. 2. Pour the wine into the pan and boil over a medium heat until reduced by half. Next, add the hot stock 1 ladle at a time, stirring thoroughly between each ladleful. The liquid should be almost completely absorbed each time. Leave 1/4 of the stock for later. Cook for approximately 15 minutes until the rice is tender. 3. Meanwhile, in a pan of boiling water, cook the runner beans for 3 minutes. Drain and return to the pan and toss with a little of the remaining butter, and season with black pepper. Set aside. 4. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and lemon zest from the rice. Stir in the peas, asparagus, and the broad beans with the remaining stock and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. 5. Remove from the heat and stir in the feta (if using), then season to taste (the feta can be salty so season after adding this) and finally stir in the last of the butter. 6. To serve: spoon into deep plates, and top with the runner beans. Finally spoon over the minted olive oil and parmesan shavings. You can use chop and change these vegetables to suit what you have in the garden. Or even in the freezer!
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outdoor music stage featuring music to suit all tastes and array of delicious street food on offer the organisers hope that this will be a night to remember for the whole community.
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time of just 3.9 seconds and a governed 155mph top speed. If you have Autobahn aspirations, then you can increase the maximum speed to 174mph by specifying the optional Dynamic package, and enhance it even further with the Dynamic plus package, which calls a halt to acceleration at 189mph.
Why did it seduce me? Well, the car is simply a God on four wheels. It looks amazing; it delivers more thrills than the fastest rollercoaster you’ve ever been on; it sits four adults in total comfort and it’s made exquisitely. So let’s drill down a bit further into the very essence of this stunning car and look at the root of its monstrous muscle.
Despite performance of this magnitude, the RS 7 Sportback nevertheless manages to keep a firm grip on reality where economy is concerned. Thanks partly to an engine start-stop system it can cover up to 28.8mpg on an average run.
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In the RS 7, the Quattro permanent all-wheel drive system enables you to tackle long journeys in all weather without fear of losing control. The car is also pinned securely to the road by an electrically extending rear spoiler providing additional downforce. And when it comes to scrubbing off speed there’ll never be a problem, because behind the huge 20-inch
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There are many books on the beautiful historic buildings of Norwich, but this isn’t one of them. Instead it is about the houses of ordinary people: the streets, terraces, courts and yards of a growing city. Clearly a great deal of research has gone into the production of this fascinating volume, which looks at how the city’s suburbs grew, as well as focusing on changes in local government and changing attitudes to the slums and substandard properties of Norwich.
Brian Lewis moved to Norfolk in 1981 and has been painting the county ever since. His canvases are largely about sunny days, blue skies, big views, wildlife, characterful people and places. The vibrant book is split into sections such as ‘Cromer & Felbrigg’, ‘Seal Trips’, ‘Norwich & Inland Norfolk’ and you have a sense that Brian has spent more time studying (and painting) the far-flung reaches of the region than most of its natives ever will.
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Norwich, An Expanding City, 1801-1900 Rosemary O’Donoghue Larks Press 9781904006718 Paperback £10
The author takes five well-known lives that span over 150 years of the city’s history, including the writer George Borrow and the architect George Skipper (who, amongst many other commissions, designed much of the Jarrolds London Street store). Each is linked to Norwich, but Pete Goodrum makes connections between his five subjects to reveal how their lives were also extraordinarily interconnected.
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Five Norwich Lives Pete Goodrum Mousehold Press 9781874739708 Paperback £9.95
Sculthorpe – Secrecy and Stealth: h: A Norfolk Airfield in the Cold War Peter B. Gunn The History Press 9780752476834 Paperback £14.99
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It may be hard to pick out a favourite part of such a beautiful region, but for quite a few people it would be the villages and coastline around Blakeney, Cley, Morston and Wiveton, subjects of this highly illustrated new book. A visitor will probably recognise many of the scenes recorded here; and if you’re local you’ll recognise many of the people: including artists, publicans, shopkeepers, seal trip skippers and café owners.
During the Cold War RAF Sculthorpe was a front-line nuclear bomber base for the American Air Force, as well as being a centre for intelligence gathering via secret surveillance missions over Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. Peter Gunn tells, for the first time, the full story of the base from its origins in World War Two, through its heyday in the 1950s, to its eventual deactivation.
Norfolk Broads – The Biography Pete Goodrum
Amberley 9781445613192 Paperback £16.99
The prolific Pete Goodrum (also author of Norwich In The 1950s and … In The1960s) has two books in this month’s selection, the second one a biography of the partly man-made waterway system that simply defines the region for many of its visitors. The book is crammed with facts, anecdotes and illustrations and covers the whole history of the Norfolk (and Suffolk) Broads from their origins to the present day.
The Glaven Ports – People and Places Liz Shand, Judith Paxton and John Warham Jo Thornham Local History Society 9780955333361 Hardback with colour llustrations throughout £25
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Anna has been honing her stitching and knitting skills for over 75 years and now they are used almost daily for an extraordinary mission of love. Despite a busy domestic schedule and caring for her blind husband she brings joy and warmth to hundreds of youngsters with her pretty and bright creations. “God has given me such a wonderful gift to use,” says Anna, who is also a co-ordinator for Christian Hope International which distributes hand-knitted clothing to children’s homes and community outreach projects in Eastern Europe. “For birthdays and mother’s day my family often give me material which they know I prefer to chocolate and flowers, enabling me to sew more children’s clothes. I am always asking God to help me in what I do and I am mindful to thank him regularly for the energy and enthusiasm I have,” says Anna. The 89 year-old pensioner learnt to sew and knit while growing up in rural France, 35 miles from Paris. She was one of the youngest of 18 siblings and step-siblings when her mother married a man with eight children. She followed in her mother’s thrifty footsteps to ease the family budget with her make-do, mend and sew philosophy. She was taught to sew by a nun friend who also nurtured her Christian faith that grew with daily
church attendance before school. Anna’s needlework was further ther helped at regular sewing wing classes held at the family farm. “Although we were re too poor to afford the fees I was allowed to join the sessions for nothing since my mother let the room to the sewing tutor,” says Anna. Anna’s skills became a blessing when war broke out and the Germans moved in, terrorising her quiet neighbourhood. “We lost everything, including our freedom” she recalls. “When I was about 15 we were forced to evacuate for four months. On our return, our home had been bombed and looted. During the evacuation I helped my mother who did needlework for neighbours in exchange for a loaf of bread or some eggs,” says Anna. After she married and moved to her husband’s native Norfolk she sewed clothes for her family including the couple’s four adopted children, Martine, Philippe, Monique and Jean-Pierre. Three years ago the talents of the former French teacher birthed a passionate mission when she heard a stirring report about poor African orphans and Aids children during a church meeting. Now some of the couple’s pension buys bargain wool and material including duvet sets and curtains which together with fabric donations are turned into garments for Ugandan girls and boys and street children in Tanzania. “When the sun goes down in Africa it can be quite cold so I also spend every evening knitting jumpers to keep the children warm,” says Anna. The garments are collected regularly by friends who deliver them personally to the children. “I always involve my husband, telling him about each garment. Although he cannot see, he gives each item a stamp of approval as he feels the fabric and tests the elastic for size.” www.christianhope.org.uk
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Are you ready for a challenge??
set yourself some goals Ha you ever joined a gym only to find that a few Have we weeks later you have fallen by the wayside? Why is this the case? There can be lots of reasons but the most common is that you never really had a target to aim for or weren’t sure how to hit it.
Are you serious about losing weight and getting into shape this summer? If the answer is yes, then you’ve got to try Insanity! We spoke to local fitness instructor, Lucia Alba, about this intense new fitness challenge.
At The Fit Club, we work with the S.M.A.R.T. principle, to help people set targets which they can achieve:
“Insanity is an extreme fitness challenge,” she says, “but the results really can be incredible. You perform long bursts of maximum-intensity exercises with short periods of rest. Each workout keeps you constantly challenged as you alternate between aerobic and anaerobic intervals performed at your max. You can burn up to 1,000 calories an hour, so it is perfect for getting a beach body for your holidays – fast!”
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For help setting your fitness goals, call The Fit Club, Wymondham on 01953 606665
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with weight training Genetics and gender play a part in how efficiently we burn off calories but there is still a lot we can do to improve our calorie burning efficiency. Every decade your metabolism slows down by around 5%. Hormones are partly to blame, but so is the typical drop off in physical activity. Based on these figures by the time you get to 35 you’ll burn about 75 calories per day fewer than you did at 25 and by the time you get to 65 you’ll burn around 500 fewer.
turning fuel into energy to help build muscle. In your 40s, your hormones start to diminish, slowing your metabolism further causing body fat. To maintain or build bigger muscle regardless of your age swap long hours of cardio for shorter, more intense workouts like Circuit Training or Kettlebells which combine weights with fitness work. For more information about classes, gym membership and personal training, please contact Mick Glynn at MG Fitness Studio on
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If you are feeling irritable, impatient, suffering with increased anxiety, low in energy or mood and finding it hard to concentrate, try drinking a couple of glasses of water. You may find the water picks you up more than you might imagine as the brain is one of the organs in most need of water.
When we fail to give our body healthy fluids, we are putting it under further stress. So increase your chances of keeping calm and carry on drinking the fluids that maintain good hydration. Here are some ideas to help you: • Avoid excessive caffeine or alcohol – both act as a diuretic and deplete the body of important minerals and nutrients • Avoid too much salt or sugar as they put strain on the kidneys and the kidneys are essential for regulating volume and balance of bodily fluids
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This summer sees the long-awaited return of Wymondham Carnival on Saturday 26th July.
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The town centre event will have a walking procession, with a carnival queen and many local groups and companies represented. We wanted to try and capture the fun and inventiveness of a traditional carnival, but remove the vehicles from the procession. The whole event will be taking place within the Middleton Street and Market Street area.”
a finale to the day, and this will be in the Market Place itself. The entertainment will be provided by the finalists of Wymondham’s Got Talent, and the first few auditions have already provided an incredibly high standard. Judges have been narrowing down the entrants at live shows at Wymondham High since April – from sixty acts down to just ten!”
David says: “We’re planning a typical end of the pier show as
To find out more, ‘like’Wymondham Carnival on Facebook and come along and support local talent on the day. Anyone wishing to have a stall at the carnival can contact Tony Holden at tony@jpslunch.co.uk To get involved in the procession, contact David at disneysdeli@gmail.com
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Smart Money Secrets Pack the right holiday plastic to avoid costly overseas card fees
By Andrew Hagger independent personal finance analyst from www.moneycomms.co.uk
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cash withdrawals and purchases (2.75% to 2.99%) plus an additional ATM withdrawal charge typically between £1.50 and £5.00. But the charges that catch most people out are those levied for debit card purchases which are subject to the usage fee above, plus up to an additional £1.50 per transaction regardless of the amount. The worst offenders are Halifax (£1.50 per purchase transaction), Lloyds Bank (£1.00), Santander (£1.25) and TSB (£1.00). If you’re looking for a fee free debit card for using overseas, then take a look at the cards from Norwich & Peterborough Building Society or Metro Bank (Europe only). With the pound looking stronger against the Euro, your summer holiday may work out to be a little less expensive this year, so don’t go and spoil it by shelling out on unnecessary credit and debit card fees. It’s worth spending a couple of minutes to check with your bank what the charges are for your particular plastic before you jet off, rather than getting a nasty shock
when you check your account on your return. At least if you understand the overseas charges, you can adapt your spending pattern accordingly – for example, you don’t want to be making cash withdrawals or purchases of £10 or £20 if you’re going to be hit with fees of £1.50 plus each time. An alternative lower cost option is to consider a prepaid currency card in Euros or US Dollars from the likes of Fair FX, Travelex or CaxtonFX. The cards are chip and PIN secure, accepted wherever you see the MasterCard symbol and offer a cheaper way to pay than many high street debit and credit cards. These currency cards can be loaded from your bank account or your debit card and as such the exchange rate is locked in at the time the cash is transferred to the card, so you’ll know exactly what you’ll be paying for all your holiday transactions.
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FOR A MODERN LIFE To discover your Ki Star and for more information about Ki Astrology please visit: www.freeflow-fengshui.com. Below is your 9 Star Ki forecast for June and July.
9 Fire Star You may feel unwilling to entertain or socialize during June. It’s more of a time for soul searching and spiritual development. Picture the seed (you) building strength in order to grow. Act quickly if you feel the affects of a cold or recurring illness, it could take much longer to shake off than normal. 8 Earth Star Not a lot escapes your attention in June as you see clearly the truth of situations. It’s also a time for romance and indeed recognition for your recent hard work, as the cosmic spotlight shines upon you. July brings an inner focus; time to look at yourself and if necessary, make some changes. 7 Metal Star
Take things all in your stride during June and fight the urge to rebuff changes that happen. It’s often a necessary adjustment to get to where you intend to go, even if it doesn’t directly take you there. Your determination pays off in July, with clarity and insight you will start to see the wood for the trees.
6 Metal Star
After the hard work of previous months, it’s time to really relax and make the most of the summer season. Be truly grateful for all that appears in
your world, no matter how small or insignificant. Keep a positive, wide and open perspective, as July may bring certain changes or challenges, don’t fight – flow.
5 Earth Star
If you play your cards right, June could bring you an unexpected windfall. You have a clearer picture of your intentions and the capacity to focus on what’s required to achieve it. In July take a calm and reflective approach; don’t over-spend even if you feel keen to make the most of the sales.
4 Wood Star
Stay grounded and as static as possible in June; allow things to unfold at their own pace, whilst making the most of your connectivity to others. You may experience some turbulence, but rest assured things will settle down in July, where you will be in a stronger position to make serious decisions.
3 Wood Star
You are still in a phase of growth; opportunities waiting to be had, but make sure you pull up any ‘weeds’ before they get a foothold. Stick to your plans right now, whilst taking regular breaks from your daily routine. Plant your feet on the floor in July and avoid extremes in all forms.
2 Earth Star
It may be nearing summer but spring has metaphorically just sprung for you. It’s all about new beginnings and the onset of your plans. Don’t waste time; make yourself heard and instigate those changes you have been deliberating on. May the force be with you!
1 Water Star
June is a month for getting your ‘house’ in order, car boot the junk and a good de-cluttering. July on the other hand brings you a welcome burst of energy, and you could easily find yourself too busy to hold yourself back with menial household chores.
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