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Welcome… to the latest edition of

THE STRATTON & TASBURGH BOOK! Is it OK to look forward to 2022 with a bit more optimism now? I don’t know about you, but I really hope so!

Last Christmas we were commenting on the months from March 2020 and hoping for brighter times ahead in 2021; roll-on 12 months and many of us have found a level of resilience we didn’t know we possessed!

‘Furlough’ and ‘Pivoting’ found their way into our everyday vocabulary, and many reflected on the wherewithal of our predecessors with greater respect and empathy than ever before. Deeper levels of gratitude and a new-found sense of community surfaced.

Chatting with friends and business clients here in postcode NR15, several of the things we decided we could do without during lockdown have already found their way back into favour – maybe you relate? J Whatever you and your family are up to, please stay safe over the festive season.

Enjoy Christmas & New Year!

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Page: 6 - Beauty; Best Beauty Advent Calendars 8 - Recipé; Turkey Burger 14 - Christmas-themed presents 15 - Last UK Christmas Posting Dates 16 - Health; 12 Days of Christmas Health 17 - Puppy-proof your Christmas Tree 17 - The Best Apps for sending Christmas Cheer 18 - Seasonal Food for December 20 - Home & Interiors; Setting the Scene

21 - Festive Jokes 30 - Motoring; Eco-friendly advancements 31 - Fun Quiz; Christmas Literature 32 - Gardening; The Season for Giving… To Nature 34 - Community Events & What’s On 35 - Wordsearch; Christmas 36 - Puzzle Page; Sudoku, Anagram, Pictogram & Word Ladder 37 - Business Cards 38 - Quiz Answers 38 - Advert sizes & fees 39 - Index

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Deliberate Deprivation of Assets: Should You Be Worried?

You may have heard of “deliberate deprivation” in relation to the way that local authorities calculate meanstested social care and support costs. It’s often talked about, but perhaps less well known than other social care issues.

Deliberate deprivation of assets refers to a scenario where a person purposefully gives away things they own in order to pay less on means tested care or support. This could mean assets like property, cash, or even personal possessions.

Because care costs are means tested, if you give away assets, it follows that you’ll therefore be eligible to pay less for your care.

However, if the local authority can determine that you’ve given away your income or property for the sole purpose of reducing the amount you pay for care, they can assess your financial circumstances as if you hadn’t given the assets away at all – charging you what you would have originally paid.

This could lead to you having to pay more than you can afford for your care.

One of the key issues with deliberate deprivation is that it’s difficult to predict the action that local authorities may take. Financial assessments for means-tested care costs can be complicated, and local authorities may investigate any financial transactions or discrepancies they deem to potentially be deliberate deprivation.

There are a number of different things that are set out in the guid-

ance for local authorities as possible deliberate deprivation which could, therefore, be investigated.

Here are some examples (this is a non-exhaustive list - part of the danger of deliberate deprivation is that it covers a wide range of transactions):

is handled by local authorities is to simply charge you for your care needs as if you still had the assets or income. So, the obvious risk is that you might end up paying an unaffordable amount for your care.

For example, if you bought cars for your children to try and reduce your savings and pay less for your care, · A lump-sum cash payment to you may end up simply being somebody else, even a family charged what you would have been member charged had you not bought the · Any substantial spending that’s cars! out of character There are other risks, too. If you · Transferring a property to anoth- can’t afford the new rates, the local authority can recover the charges er person from a third party. In the example · Suddenly living extravagantly, above, this may mean that your spending frivolously on, for exchildren are liable to pay for your ample, gambling. care, because you bought them Deliberate deprivation must be new cars and therefore transferred proven to be deliberate. So, in your assets to them. theory, you can’t accidentally comIf you know you’re going into care, mit deliberate deprivation. it’s vital to be careful with your However, in practice, because finances. Not only can you end up deliberate deprivation covers a in legal trouble with local authoriwide range of potential transacties if they can prove that you’re tions, it’s possible that you could deliberately reducing your income end up being investigated by a to try and avoid paying for your local authority. This means it’s vital care, going into care is an unavoidto be careful when it comes to able long-term financial commitmaking changes to your finances if ment that you need to plan for in a you’re likely to need care or supserious and thoughtful way. port services in the near future.

If you need help with your finances, Another part of the deliberate dep- check out Face to Face Finance’s rivation rules is around foreseeabil- range of financial advice services. ity – if you suddenly need care or Whether you want to plan your support unexpectedly, it’s unlikely pensions, retirement, or inherto be considered deliberate depriitance, we can help make the right vation. So, if you’re fit and healthy choices for you – and we always with no immediate need for care, get to know your exact situation, so you shouldn’t have to worry too we can offer the perfect advice. much about your financial situation and recent transactions in regards T: 01603 625100 to deliberate deprivation. www.ftof-finance.co.uk The way that deliberate deprivation

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Nominations are now open for the Broadland and South Norfolk Business Awards 2022

“Hello, I found your number in THE STRATTON & TASBURGH BOOK”...

Nominations for Broadland District and South Norfolk Council’s Business Awards are now open. The awards recognise and celebrate the amazing array of successful businesses in both districts.

Despite the challenges of the past 18 months, many businesses have survived and even thrived, not just financially, but by being adaptable, innovative and excelling at supporting the very communities that have supported them.

To recognise this, the councils have added five new categories to the awards, including Outstanding Employer, Business in the Community, Working Together, Business Resilience and Business Innovation.

Businesses are invited to nominate themselves for an award in any of the 10 categories and residents can support their favourite business by nominating them as ‘Retailer of the Year’, with the chance to win £100 of shopping vouchers.

This year’s categories are: Business Growth Business Innovation Business in the Community Business Resilience Environmental Impact International Business Growth New Business Outstanding Employer Visitor Experience Working Together Retailer of the Year – open for public nomination only View the criteria and nominate online by 13 December 2021 at www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/ businessawards. Retailers can request a marketing pack to advertise the Retailer of the Year award to their customers by emailing business.awards@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk

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3 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 2.00 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: Jackie Jackson 01508 499061. info@hempnallmillcentre.co.uk www.hempnallmillcentre.co.uk NEED SOMEWHERE TO HOLD A FUNCTION? Anniversary celebration, children’s party, christening, birthday party, Family & friends get-together the Mill Centre in Hempnall is available for hire – please call Jackie Jackson on 01508 499061 or email jackson.jc@btinternet.com 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.

FITNESS CLASSES - Long Stratton High School on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening. Choose 34 circuits, HIIT or cardio blast. First session FREE. from

To book your FREE session or for more details please email: hello@timcourridge.co.uk HEMPNALL MILL CENTRE - LUNCHEON CLUB Wednesday and Thursday from £5.50 morning tea or coffee served on arrival from 11am a two course lunch served at 12 noon pick up travel can be arranged for more information contact: Margaret Sparham (Wed and Thurs on 499766 or 499579 at other times).

GT. MOULTON CHAPEL - COFFEE MORNING Wednesdays 10.30 to 11.45. Come and have a mardle at this fun, friendly venue. We have home made cakes and even soup, together with a selection of hot and cold drinks. Open to everyone, we'd be pleased to see you. Contact Steven: 01379 674341 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.

SINGING: IF YOU CAN SPEAK, YOU CAN SING! Creative Singing Studios Community Singing Group Meets Every Tuesday Evening 7:00 - 8:30pm at Wacton Village Hall, £5.00 per person, pay as you go. This group is regularly invited to sing throughout the region and has raised more than £1000 within the past 12 months for local charities such as Shelter & Break! For more information go to www.creativesingingstudios.co.uk.Contact Louise Barton via email on: louise@louisebarton.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

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LA JOLIE RONDE FRENCH LESSONS -For children from the age of 3 to 11 years old. Lessons are fun, with lots of games, songs and role play. Once a week during term time. Classes available at Manorfield Infant and Nursery School 12.30-1pm on a Tuesday, open to children attending the school. Classes also available at St. Mary's Junior School on a Wednesday 12.15-12.45pm and 12.45-1.15pm, open to children attending the school. If your child attends Jack in the Box Daycare there are sessions available on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Ask about free taster sessions. Email djc1@ntlworld.com or text 07887 513757.

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.kuksoolwon-gillingwater.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 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 SAXLINGHAM PLAYERS - we are a lively drama group performing 2 plays/panto each year (except 2020!) We have just celebrated our 70th year!

If you are at all interested please come and join us, acting or back stage or front of house. Please see our website or contact Neil Smith on 01508 499667.

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