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Welcome… to the latest edition of THE STRATTON & TASBURGH BOOK
Hooray, British Summer Time is here! I don’t know about you, but those around me seem to gently adjust to the increased daylight; even our little dog has wanted to eat an hour earlier than usual throughout March!
My partner Stuart is often up at silly-o-clock to go running anyway, so maybe that triggers the dog? Three of our sons have flown the nest, so the atmosphere in the house is generally pretty calm these days. Our youngest son has recently opted to take an Apprenticeship route into the workplace; an unexpected offer came in and it was such a good fit (CAD Design / Structural Engineering) - something he has enjoyed and excelled at since the age of three. He’ll be joining his eldest brother, so hopefully he will also do well there.
As usual, inside this magazine you’ll find lots of puzzles and quizzes as well as thriving local services. There are regular features too; our celebrity in this edition is one of my personal favourites, Monty Don. Enjoy April & May!...
What’s Inside…
Page:
4 - Beauty; Spring-clean your Beauty Routine
6 - Recipé; Jersey Royals, Siz zling Scallops and Chorizo
10 - Health; Loneliness & how to stay connected
16 - King Charles III; A Monarch for Modern Times
18 - Home & Interiors; Pale and Interesting
20 - Celebrities; Monty Don
22 - Pets; Animal Allergies
26 - Home Products; Snuggle down with irresistible velvet
28 - Motoring; The New EVS to look out for in 2023
31 - Wordsearch; Dogs
32 - Gardening; Low-Maintenance Gardens
34 - Community Events & What’s On
35 - Jokes
36 - Puzzle Page; Sudoku, Quiz, Pictogram & Two -Minute Trial
37 - Business Cards
38 - Quiz Answers
38 - Advert sizes & fees
39 - Index
This magazine is one of 5,000 copies delivered to residents & businesses in: Long Stratton, Tasburgh, Newton Flotman, Hempnall, Morningthorpe, Fritton, Shelton, Hardwick, Saxlingham Nethergate, Saxlingham Green, Swainsthorpe, Tharston, Gt Moulton & Wacton.
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PUTTING YOUR LOCAL MARKETING PLAN TOGETHER?
PUTTING YOUR LOCAL MARKETING PLAN TOGETHER?
& you’ll find we are passionate about helping you!
This handy publication is carefully created & distributed bi-monthly to 5,000 homes & businesses in all these local areas:
Contact us on 01603 717681
tracey@satbook.co.uk
and you’ll find we are passionate about helping you!
· Long Stratton
· Tasburgh
· Newton Flotman
This handy publication is carefully created & distributed bi-monthly to 5,000 homes & businesses in all these local areas:
· Hempnall
· Long Stratton
· Morningthorpe
· Fritton
· Tasburgh
· Shelton
· Newton Flotman
· Hardwick
· Hempnall
· Saxlingham
· Morningthorpe
Nethergate
· Fritton
· Shelton
· Saxlingham Green
· Hardwick
· Swainsthorpe
· Tharston · ·
· Saxlingham
Nethergate
· Saxlingham Green
· Swainsthorpe
· Tharston
· Great Moulton
· Wacton
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SOUTH NORFOLK COMMUNITY AWARDS 2023
Say thank you to local volunteers in your community and nominate them for a South Norfolk Community Award today. Winners will receive £250 to spend on a charity or community group of their choice. Nominate by 28 April. Search South Norfolk Community Awards to nominate and find out more.
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Nor folk Volunteer P assport
Are you new to volunteering, or looking to gain more skills? Join the Norfolk Volunteer Passport scheme.
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, build confidence and provides a sense of purpose.
The passport, provides you with free training to allow you to move between voluntary organisations, filling short term roles.
For more information please contact Helen: volunteercentre@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk
07918 286124
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Successful Retirement Planning with a Financial Adviser
As the average life expectancy continues to rise, many people are unaware of how much they should be saving for their retirement. According to online finance specialists, Unbiased, in 2019 the average retirement age was 65.3 years old for men and 64.3 for women, a number that we expect to increase significantly in the next decade. In addition to the age of retirement increasing, we are also seeing an increase in life expectancy, meaning that many of us could spend 3040 years in retirement. Therefore, it is essential that your pension and retirement income can support you comfortably throughout this time and allow you to maintain a good standard of living in later life. So how can a financial adviser help with the process of retirement and implementing a successful succession plan?
What should you consider when planning your retirement?
There are several factors that you should consider before planning your retirement. These will impact when you decide to retire, when/ how you take out money from your private pension or state pension, and how you decide to hand over a job role to a successor. Some things to consider are:
· How much income you will need in retirement?
· How much is your retirement income likely to be? Considering state pension, private pensions, benefits, savings, and investments.
· Any other ways you might supplement your retirement income, for example part time work, renting out property, downsizing your home, inheritance, or considering equity release.
· If you are in a senior role at work, or perhaps own a business, who will be your successor and take over after you retire?
How can a financial adviser help you plan for your retirement?
Managing your retirement can be a complicated process with many factors to consider. For instance, if you enjoy your job and remain in good health, you may wish to defer your retirement. This can result in a bigger pension pot when you do retire, but it isn’t always the best decision. A financial adviser can help you to make these important choices and assist you in planning
for a comfortable retirement. Some other ways a financial adviser can help you plan for your retirement include:
· Helping build your retirement fund ahead of time.
· Getting the most out of your retirement fund.
· Pension reviews to help maximise your pension fund.
· Informing you of legislation changes and keeping your accounts up to date.
· Helping you prepare for unforeseen circumstances such as a job loss or health issues.
· Keeping track of your personal finance goals pre and post retirement.
· Supporting you to make the right investments to allow for a comfortable retirement.
Where can I find a financial adviser to help plan my retirement?
Face to Face Finance offer independent financial advice and are accredited by SOLLA (Society of Later Life Advisers) to provide quality financial advice for later life and retirement.
Get in touch with the Face to Face Finance team if you would like to discuss your plans for retirement. Visit www.ftof-finance.co.uk or call 01603 625100
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Jessie’s Country Crafts at Moulton Nurseries, Acle. Handmade Crafts and Lovely Gifts
Jewellery, Gemstones and Tumble stones Find us on Facebook. Tel: 07835 448990
Jessie’s Reiki at Moulton Nurseries, Acle. De-stress your life with some Reiki. Book appt with Susan on 07926 067005 | jessiesreiki@gmail.com www.jessiesreiki.com or FB Book Now
Stuart Sayer Training
Success-orientated mindset specialist helping teams & individuals. 1:1 & Groups online. Free 15-min Zoom session. T: 07500 877675
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Studio shoots in Norwich. Clear & affordable prices for great quality photographs! T: 07733 020908 enquiry@clarityphotographics.com
Business to Business Service: Leadership & Management Training with Optional Peak Performance Mindset Coaching
Teams, Groups & VIP 1:1’s Call Stuart on 07500 877675 or message via www.linkedin.com/in/stuart -sayer
Testimonial: As a provider of B2B services to business owners and team leaders, I don’t expect a high volume of enquiries from advertising in a local B2C publication. However, when calls & messages do arrive, they tend to be well-qualified and of high quality. Usually from extremely friendly people too, which makes the process even more enjoyable! My advert (shown above) has been a virtual ever-present in this magazine which has created a degree of familiarity; potential clients always like to know where to find you don’t they? - Stuart Sayer.
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Community Events & What’s On...
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3rd LONG STRATTON BROWNIE PACK meets every Thursday 6pm - 7.30pm term time at the Methodist church, Manor Road, Long Stratton. If your daughter is aged between 7 and 10 years and would like to join Brownies please call Brown Owl (Gill) on 01508 530378 or e-mail gillworrell@btinternet.com for further information or to arrange a visit to see what we do.
LONG STRATTON GYMNASTIC CLUB every Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon caters for girls aged 5 to 18 years. The club runs a disability session on a Saturday which is open to boys and girls at Long Stratton Leisure Centre, first session free. For more information contact Tina on 01379 740948.
LONG STRATTON TODDLER GROUP every Monday and Wednesday morning 9.15-11.15am (term time only). Held at the Methodist church on Manor Road. First session free, £2.00 thereafter. www.longstrattontoddlers.co.uk
TAS WELL JUNIORS - The last Saturday of every month 6-8pm at the Tas Well Social Club for children of all ages. Games, activities & lots of fun. More info: Mel on 01508 532146 or mel.large@btinternet.com
COFFEE MEETING - meet some old friends, make some new friends, have a chat, a cup of tea & a piece of cake at the Coffee Pot, every Wednesday 2.003.30pm in the Tasburgh Church Room.
CASUALTIES UNION NORWICH BRANCH - Meets at the Vauxhall Centre, Johnson Place, Norwich, NR2 2SA 7:30pm 9:30pm Weds new members welcome for details contact 01508 494492 www.casualtiesunion.org.uk
KIDDY COOK - Cookery workshops for 4-11 year old chefs held in Tasburgh. Held once a month on Saturday mornings and during school holidays. www.kiddycook.co.uk or call Fran on 07973 724870 for the latest schedule.
HEMPNALL MILL CENTRE- Bookings Sarah Batchelor info@hempnallmillcentre.co.uk 07504 699534 www.hempnallmillcentre.co.uk
NEED SOMEWHERE TO HOLD A FUNCTION?
Anniversary celebration, children’s party, christening, birthday party, family and friends get together? The Mill Centre in Hempnall is available for hire – please call Sarah Batchelor 07504 699534 or email info@hempnallmillcentre.co.uk
THARSTON HISTORY SOCIETY regularly meets on the last Wednesday of alternate months. Everyone is welcome - admission is free but there is a retiring collect to help with Society expenses. For further information please see our website www.tharston-history-
society.com or email web@tharston-historysociety.com.
FITNESS CLASSES - Long Stratton High School on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening. Choose from circuits, HIIT or cardio blast. First session FREE. To book your FREE session or for more details please email: hello@timcourridge.co.uk
HEMPNALL MILL CENTRE - LUNCHEON CLUB
Thursday from £6. Morning tea or coffee served on arrival from 11am with a two course lunch served at 12 noon. For more information contact (Margaret Sparham ( Wed and Thursday on 499766 or 499579 at other times)
SAXLINGHAM NETHERGATE BOWLS CLUB Come along and have a go at Bowls at our Green in a picturesque setting on the Playing Field. The club is running taster session and coaching for beginners on Monday mornings at 11.00am. Experienced Bowlers are welcome too. Contact: Chris Lacey on 01508 499700
NEWTON FLOTMAN PRE-SCHOOL We are a well established, community pre-school at the Village Centre offering a fun and educational environment for children, aged from 2 years to school age. The preschool, an outstanding early years provider (OFSTED 2015-2016) is open Monday to Friday, with ample space for parking. Fees start from £4.50 per hour. We also accept funding from Norfolk County Council for 2, and 3-4 year olds, if applicable and we are able to offer tax free childcare too! For more information please contact us at manager@newtonflotmanpreschool.co.uk or 01508 470680, or alternatively please visit www.newtonflotmanpreschool.co.uk
TASBURGH UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB - Our FA Charter Standard club won Norfolk FA’s Grassroots club of the year for 2019. We have FA qualified coaches who train boys and girls from age 5 to 15, and we have various teams playing in the Norfolk Youth Combined League. New players and volunteers welcome! For more info you can find us on Facebook, at www.tasburghunited.com or call Dan Edwards on 07813 045764.
MARTIAL ARTS - All Oriental Self Defence & Physical Fitness Techniques in One Art. Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts Club in Long Stratton and Tasburgh. TWO FREE SESSIONS. Ages 4-7 years; Lil Dragons Tasburgh Village Hall Monday 4.30pm. Ages 7 to Adult; Tasburgh Village Hall Monday 5.30-6.30pm. Classes also in Long Stratton see web www.kuksoolwongillingwater.org for locations, times and more information or call/text 07775 890359.
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SAXLINGHAM NETHERGATE BOWLS CLUB Come along and have a go at Bowls at our Green in a picturesque setting on the Playing Field. The club is running taster session and coaching for beginners on Monday mornings at 11.00am. Experienced Bowlers are welcome too. Contact: Chris Lacey on 01508 499700
TAS VALLEY PRE-SCHOOL and PLAYGROUP Our small, dedicated team of staff provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 2 years to school age, to play and learn. During term time, we offer weekday morning sessions 9am - 12pm, and Tuesday afternoon sessions 12pm - 3pm. We also offer Monday afternoon sessions, 12pm - 3pm, for pre -school year children only (the year before children go to school). Fees are £14 per session, age dependent. All 3-5 year olds and some 2 year olds are entitled to funding from Norfolk County Council. Please visit www.tasvalleyplaygroup.org.uk or e-mail enquiries.tvplaygroup@gmail.com.
DID YOU KNOW you can now find information on THE HEMPNALL TRUST & how to book the Mill Centre in Hempnall on The Hempnall Trust Website www.hempnalltrust.org
SINGING: IF YOU CAN SPEAK YOU CAN SING.
Creative Singing Community Choir meets every Tuesday at Wacton Village Hall between 7:00 - 8:30pm. No Auditions. No Need to Read Music. For further information please contact Louise Tingley 07765 920390 or louise@lktingley.com
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· Tasburgh
· Newton
Flotman
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· Morningthorpe
· Fritton
· Shelton
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