Welcome… to the latest edition of THE STRATTON & TASBURGH BOOK
Summer is here - it’s time to get out in the garden and enjoy the fine Norfolk sunshine! Should you need any help in and around your property, you’ll find lots of thriving local business services inside this magazine. Give them a call and kindly let them know where you spotted their advert. Remember, when you choose to ‘Keep Trade Local’ you are directly helping our local economy - Thank you!
As usual, there are lots of ‘Community Events & What’s On’ listings inside this magazine; we love hearing stories of local people getting involved and joining in - remember to email us details of any events you’re promoting, and we’ll do our best to give you some valuable FREE publicity!
The celebrity featured in this edition is popular TV Chef James Martin – discover more about him in the centre pages.
Enjoy June & July
Tracey
@TraceySATBook
What’s Inside…
Page:
4 - Home Products; DoormatsA warm welcome
6 - Playing the Dating Game
7 - Father’s Day
26 - Health; Glucose Regulation
28 - Motoring; The History of the Audi TT
32 - Gardening; Exotic Plants for UK Gardens
10 - Beauty; The Brow Code
14 - Recipé; Barbecue Steak with grilled Asparagus & Teriyaki Sauce
17 - Wordsearch; Prime Ministers of Great Britain
18 - Home & Interiors; Five Ingre dients for a Great Hallway
20 - Celebrities; TV Chef James Martin
22 - Pets; Curious Cats
34 - Community Events & What’s On
35 - Jokes - Food
36 - Puzzle Page; Sudoku, Quiz, Pictogram & Two -Minute Trial
37 - Business Cards
38 - Quiz Answers
38 - Advert sizes & fees
39 - Index
businesses in: Long Stratton, Tasburgh, Newton Flotman, Hempnall, Morningthorpe, Fritton, Shelton, Hardwick, Saxlingham Nethergate, Saxlingham Green, Swainsthorpe, Tharston, Gt Moulton & Wacton.
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
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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In recent months the weekly food shop has become less of a chore and more of a mission to try and get the best deals possible, whilst making sure you can still afford the essentials. As food prices have skyrocketed in recent months, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for many people to effectively budget as their food bill grows and wages stagnate.
The Office for Budget Responsibility predicted inflation to drop to 2.9% by the end of the year, but in the meantime, food prices have remained astronomically high. It is predicted that average shoppers could be spending an extra £811 on their groceries annually and has forced many on the breadline to resort to food banks or skipping meals.
We have taken a look at which basic food items have taken the biggest hit due to inflation, and how you can save money on your weekly shop.
What impact has inflation had on an average weekly shop?
Between March 2022 and March 2023 an average basket of shopping from Tesco increased by 25.5%, and 18.8% with a Clubcard.
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Why is the weekly shop so expensive?
According to the Consumer Price Index, inflation reached 10.4% in February, with milk (42.2% increase), olive oil (40.7% increase), and sugar (38.4% increase) seeing the biggest price hikes.
In addition to this, the price saving benefits of a Tesco Clubcard may not be as appealing as they once were, as in March 2023 you would only save a measly 20p on this basic basket of shopping. This is a Clubcard saving of just 0.9% which is far less that the 10.1% you could save with a Clubcard in September 2022.
As well as the negative effect on your wallet, this food price hike could have real long-term effects on health. Vegetables have seen a huge rise in price and have become more difficult to source for the average shopper. This has led many to rely on processed or cheaper foods that generally won’t have the nutritional benefits of fresh fruit and veg. A recent survey revealed that 28% of parents are buying less meat and 18% less fruit and vegetables to offset price rises. Why have food prices increased so much?
There are many factors that have caused this dramatic increase in food prices, including high energy
bills, the price of fuel, the invasion of Ukraine, high labour costs, and the aftereffects of Brexit and the pandemic. The combination and integration of these global events has culminated in the sharp increase in food prices, that is becoming unsustainable for many families across the UK. How to keep food costs to a minimum?
Here are some simple ways you can reduce your food bill, although from the data even with the best money-saving hacks you will ultimately find yourself spending significantly more on food in 2023 compared to 2022. Make sure to account for this in your monthly/ weekly budget to stay on top of your finances.
Try own brands
Write a shopping list
Check the temperature of your fridge, the temperature should be kept between 37°F (3°C) and 40°F (5°C).
Make use of your freezer for foods that are about to go out of date.
Do a stock take - make sure that the oldest food is at the front of your cupboards, fridge, or freezer and keep newer products to the back. Visit
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