The Stratton & Tasburgh Book - Dec/Jan 24

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Welcome… to the latest edition of

THE STRATTON & TASBURGH BOOK… With the festive season fast approaching we have lots of helpful articles that will hopefully give you lots of inspiration. Ideas for your home including gifting, beauty, health, pet, gardening & motoring advice. As always, there are lots of interesting local club and events in our ‘What’s On & Community Events’ plus the usual puzzles and quizzes you come to expect.

You’ll find lots of thriving local business services inside our glossy magazine. Remember, behind local businesses are real people many of whom live in and around the fourteen villages in our magazine distribution area. Our local economy relies on us all supporting each other, and when we do, it makes such a positive difference!

We wish you and your families a safe and enjoyable festive season and we hope you have a happy, healthy year ahead in 2024.

Enjoy the Festive Season!

Tracey @BroadlandMediaLtd

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4 - Alternative Advent Calendars 8 - Purrfect Presents 12 - Beauty; Party Perfection 14 - Recipé; Christmas Cake 16 - Gifted Inspiration 19 - Wordsearch; Festive 20 - Celebrities; Joe Wicks 22 - Home & Interiors; Create Space for Christmas Guests 26 - Health; Burnout 27 - Technology; Don’t lose the things you love 28 - Motoring; VW ID.3

32 - Gardening; December in the Garden 34 - Community Events & What’s On 35 - Last UK Posting Dates 2023 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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Nominations now open for the Broadland and South Norfolk Business Awards 2024

Nominations are now open for Broadland District and South Norfolk Councils’ Business Awards sponsored by local law firm Birketts LLP. Businesses based in the two districts are invited to nominate themselves in any of the ten categories to be in with a chance of winning a prestigious award Businesses are invited to nominate themselves in the following categories: Business Growth; Business Innovation; Employer of the Year; Environmental Impact; Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing; Excellence in Insurance, Financial and Professional Services; Food and Drink Producer of the Year; New Business; Small Business of the Year and Tourism Business of the Year.

Residents are also invited to vote for their favourite Retailer of the Year and Pub of the Year. By voting they will automatically be entered into a prize draw and be in with a chance of winning £100 of shopping and pub vouchers. There will be four lucky winners, two from each district.

The awards ceremony will take place at Norwich City Football Club in March 2024.

To nominate your business, or to vote for your favourite retailer and pub, visit www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/ businessawards Closing date for entries is 15 December 2023.

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BREAKING FREE FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE Leeway provides free and confidential support.

Established in 1974, Leeway is an independent charity (1079214) providing support to adults, young people and children who are experiencing domestic abuse in Norfolk and Suffolk.

They operate safehouses across the county where people experiencing domestic abuse (and their children) are welcome to stay as long as necessary to secure a future free from a dangerous partner.

and forced marriages. It can happen in any relationship – regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, social class or income.

If you are being forced to change your behaviour because you are scared of your partner or a family member's reaction, it's likely that

you are being abused.

Leeway Helpline:

0300 561 0077

leewaysupport.org

Domestic abuse goes beyond violent behaviour and physical abuse.

It also includes any type of sexual, psychological and financial abuse and is about a range of coercive and controlling behaviours. It also includes ‘honour-based violence’, female genital mutilation (FGM)

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Santa's Grotto

EACH, Long Stratton Visit Santa this Christmas in his very special grotto Thursday 7, Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 December 10:00 - 16:30 £3 per child Pre booking is essential.

Late Night Opening Friday 1 December 9am – 8pm Enjoy festive shopping and the chance to win prizes in our tombola - £1 for 5 tickets 8 Ice House Ct, Long Stratton, Norwich NR15 2XW Please speak to a member of staff or call 01508 531507 for more details.

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Community Events & What’s On...

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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.

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 2.00 3.30pm 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-historysociety.com or email web@tharston-historysociety.com.

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 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.

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.

FITNESS CLASSES - Long Stratton High School on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening. Choose ...Continued on next page from circuits, HIIT or cardio blast. First session FREE. To book your FREE session or for more details please Your community event can appear be HERE in the email: hello@timcourridge.co.uk next edition - just message tracey@wacbook.co.uk or HEMPNALL MILL CENTRE - LUNCHEON CLUB visit www.wacbook.co.uk Thursday from £6. Morning tea or coffee served on arrival from 11am with a two course lunch served at

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Community Events & What’s On...

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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

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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Gardening

Norfolk Pet Services Garden Landscape Services Hill Maintenance Ltd Photographer 45 Offord Simons ClarityLandscaping Photographic

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Building Services Gardening, Buildings & Joyce Property 6 Plumbing & Heating Landscaping Health, Beauty & Therapies Plumbing 61 Paving Residential & Landscaping 4 BKAH CareCW Home, Hair Gas & Oil Heating 134 Alan’s

Garden Room Carleton House CareDesigns Home 18 17 Coltishall Cosmetic 10 11 & 11 Broadland BoilersClinic Sean Harrison 61 Concorde Plumbing 60 J D Hall 61 Cleaning & Domestic Care Kitchens Coopers 27 Jetstream Cleaners R Us Log Cabins 13 & 24 39 Chris Rush 24 Ketts Plumbing 59 Moulton Nurseries 34 & 35 Norfolk Plumbing 52 Simon’s Landscaping 38 Holidays Dating Agency Printing Services T JThe Manning 61 Across Room 9 Simonds 5 Reflex Litho 57 Guns & Shooting Public Driveways Paving Wroxham &Guns & Shooting 44 Pet Care Houses / Social CW Paving Ltd Beauty, Hair 19& Health, Clubs Paws Indoors 8 Kings Head, Coltishall 25 Relaxation Features Photographer Wroxham FC 53 Coltishall Cosmetic Clinic 20-21 Beauty 10 14 Clarity Photographics Removals & House24 & 37 Coltishall Osteopaths Celebrities 20 Home & Interior Clearance Plumbing & Heating Christmas Posting Dates Design 35 JHD Interiors J’s Man & Van 39 Community Events 34 & 35 1 AHTPlumbing 37 Home Property Care & Restaurant, Takeaways Gardening 32 & 33 Retail Store Improvement & Cafés Health 26 Cover) 40 Access Norfolk 59 John Ali Doe Spice(Back Indian 41 HomeAttic & Interiors 22 Odd-Bods 18 Royal Kebab & Indian 45 Motoring 28 Salvage 22 Pets SIM Home Improvements 8 Retail Stores DYJohn Salvage 37 Recipé 14 Kitchens Doe 13 Technology 27 15 NBK Moulton Nurseries 34-35

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Opticians Funeral Cecil Services Amey Wroxham Barker Family Funeral Services 15 Osteopaths Rosedale Coltishall Osteopaths

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