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Welcome… to the latest edition of THE STRATTON & TASBURGH BOOK…
Ah, ‘February & March’ - by definition the last month of Winter and the first month of Spring!
There are lots of notable diary dates over this period: we’ve got Valentine’s Day on 14th Feb, St David's Day on 1st March, Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) on 4th March, St Patrick’s Day March 17th March, Mother's Day 30th March, & British Summer Time commences the same day; 30th March. Then it’s Easter in April - by which time you’ll have your next edition of THE STRATTON & TASBURGH BOOK. Plenty to focus on then!
As usual, inside this magazine you’ll find lots of feature articles, puzzles and quizzes - as well as thriving local services. Thank you for ‘buying local’ - using services displayed in this publication really helps to boost our local economy.
Enjoy February & March!...
Tracey
4 - Wordsearch; Valentines 8 - Beauty; Hair SOS 12 - Health; Why am I Cold? 13 - Children’s Puzzle Page; Cowboy Contractions 14 - Home & Interiors; Create a gallery wall 16 - Celebrities; Paddy McGuiness 18 - How the Pandemic panned out 20 - Motoring; Ford Kuga 21 - Local Reports 21 - Domestic Abuse Helpline 22 - Home Products; Spring Chickens 24 - Gardening; Trees, please!
@BroadlandMediaLtd 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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Following each therapeutic session, I also teach practical wellbeing tools such as breathing techniques and mindfulness exercises to help manage difficult emotions in real time. Each tool is carefully tailored to the child or teenager’s individual needs, interests, and strengths, with the ultimate goal of enhancing emotional resilience. If your child or teenager is struggling to attend school, please scan my advert QR code (shown right) to learn more about how I can support them in rediscovering their potential.
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LONG STRATTON SCOUTS
I’m incredibly proud that Scouts is helping so many young people in Long Stratton gain skills for life.
Since opening their second Scout Troop, they have gone from strength to strength. They’ve recruited some fantastic volunteers, engaged local families and members of the community. Most importantly, they’ve created some incredible opportunities for fun, adventure and friendship for young people aged 4 to 14 who live locally.
It’s vital our young people get the encouragement and support they deserve to help them find their place in the world and become the active citizens of the future. I remember as a nine-year-old Cub Scout joining my local group. It meant so much having leaders who believed in me. It gave me the confidence to step up and begin a lifetime of adventure that’s taken me across continents.
If people in Long Stratton are thinking of volunteering on flexible basis, then we would love to welcome you to the Scouts family too. You’ll make new friends, use your skills and learn new ones. Everyone’s
welcome here – all genders, faith (including no faith) and backgrounds.
A huge thank you and well done to the whole team at Long Stratton Scouts. You’re making all the difference to young people’s lives. Keep up the great work,
Dwayne Fields Chief Scout
To join local scouts visit: www.scouts.org.uk/join
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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 2.003.30pm 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-historysociety.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
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.
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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
JUMBLE SALE Saturday, April 5th 2025,at St Peters Church, Swainsthorpe. 10.30-12.00. Entrance fee 50p, children under 14 free. Well sorted jumble, nearly new, bric a brac etc. delicious refreshments available. Donations of jumble can be left in the church porch from March 22nd onwards
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CHILDREN’S PUZZLE PAGE ANSWERS
COWBOY CONTRACTIONS
Lasso around each contraction and join it to the correct cowboy hat: you are / you’re | will not / won’t | it is / it’s | you will / you’ll | have not / haven’t | we are / we’re | cannot / can’t | I am / I’m JOKES
Q: Why did the cowboys get very little work done?
A: They were too busy horsing around!
Q: Why are cowboys bad at maths?
A: They’re always rounding things up.
Q: What does it mean if you find a horseshoe?
A: There’s a horse walking around in their socks. WORDSEARCH
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PICTOGRAM 1. Man of the match 2. Fall in love 3. Full moon
6 Letters prince pincer
Hidden phrase: Love me and the world is mine. David Reed
