The Stratton & Tasburgh Book - Oct/Nov 25

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Oct/Nov 25

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Welcome… to the latest edition of

THE STRATTON & TASBURGH BOOK… Over the years, we’ve had lots of appreciative messages for our magazines from clients and residents; for which, we are hugely grateful. “Thank you!” - it’s a real team effort.

So, what’s happening during October and November?

Well, the clocks go back 1 hour on 26th October, we have School Half Term, Halloween and Fireworks Night, which means we’ll need to wrap up well and keep warm. Hats, coats, jumpers, boots, gloves and scarves suddenly become highly desirable items in the weeks ahead, don’t they?

Should you prefer to stay indoors, look inside this handy magazine you’ll find a wide selection of local business services and lots of interesting feature articles and quizzes.

Enjoy October & November! ...

Tracey @BroadlandMediaLtd

What’s Inside…

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Page: 4 - Poem; The Great Little Book 6 - Pets; Joint Health Matters Written by Jonathan Hogben 7 - Wordsearch; Cakes 10 - Beauty; Glow Through The Gloom 13- Recipé; Vegan tahini and date Banana bread 14 - Home Products; Sitting Pretty 16 - Health; Arthritis-friendly fitness 17 - Motoring; Dolphin Surf 18 - Tales of the Supernatural 20 - Celebrities; Lenny’s Legacy 22 - Home & Interiors; Bathroom Bliss 24 - Home Products; Fabulous Free Standing Baths

26 - Gardening; Enjoy The Show 28 - Children's Puzzle Page 29 - Local Reports 30 - Community Events & What’s On 31 - Jokes 32 - Recipé; Vegan tahini and date Banana bread 33 - A look back in time 36 - Puzzle Page; Sudoku, Quiz, Pictogram & Two-Minute Trial 37 - Business Cards 37 - Children’s Puzzle Page Answers 38 - Quiz Answers 39 - 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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THE GREAT LITTLE BOOK Open up wide To what’s inside Take a good look Through this informative book Window installation Cosy warm insulation Home improvements and decorating needs A garden transformation removing those weeds

Local trade you can trust Is a reassuring must An outstanding business card section Take your time with your selection That scrumptious recipe Devine it will be Tasty meals out Delicious without a doubt Carefully fashioned hair To attentive skin care Everything you need For your week to succeed A great little joke Far better when spoke A tricky puzzle page Will suit any age Community Events & What’s On The double-page feature is spot on So much more To read and explore You must take a good look Through this great little book Where to look?

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LONG STRATTON LIBRARY

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Thursday 9 October Thursday 6th November Thursday 11th December Thursday 15th January

Thursday 12th February Thursday 12th March all timed at 3 - 5pm The price of the full course is £95 to be paid in full before commencement. This is a fantastic opportuniMindful Connections wellbeing ty to learn from the skills of writing group. but a successful novelist and playEvery Monday at 5pm until 6:45pm wright. Please contact the library to Come together and take some time book your place on 01508 530797. for you. A calm environment to sit, Russell Webb Author Talk chat, relax or partake in your own Monday 10th Nov 2pm craft if preferred.

Join us as we welcome the local Lego Club author to discuss his novel "Love Every Tuesday 3:45pm beyond Love" Join us for an hour of Lego fun and The former fire fighter talks about let your building imagination go his career and coping with the wild. Suitable for 4-10 year olds. illness of his wife.

Bounce and Rhyme Jenni Keer Author Talk Every Tues 2pm

Join us we host this fun session for you and your little ones with rhyme and song.

Police drop in session 6th Oct and 10th Nov both at 11am Michael Bartlett Writing Course This series of writing workshops – each lasting 2 hours - is aimed at those who would like to try their hand at writing fiction – prose or plays. Workshops like this cannot teach you how to write – that desire has to come from within yourself. However, if it is something you want to try then these workshops will guide you through some of the basic tools and highlight things you need to consider.

There will be a series of practical exercises associated with each workshop so you will need to bring a pen and paper with you. At the end of each session, you will be given a short exercise to take away with you. In the next session we will read and discuss the results of those exercises as a group. The

Mon 24th Nov 2pm Join us as we welcome bestselling author Jenni as she gives us an insight into creative writing and answers your questions.

Keer has written two contemporary rom coms and seven quirky historicals, with The Peculiar Incident at Thistlewick House out in October 2025. Victorian charlatan spiritualist Edward Blackmore is about to discover that spirits really do exist...

The best-selling No. 23 Burlington Square (her 1920s sliding doors mystery) has now sold over 100,000 copies.

Tickets £5 including refreshments.

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This handy publication is • Long Stratton carefully created & distributed bi-monthly to 5,000 • Tasburgh homes & businesses in all these local • Newton Flotman areas: • Hempnall • Long Stratton • •Morningthorpe Tasburgh • •Fritton Newton Flotman • Shelton Hempnall • •Hardwick • Morningthorpe • Saxlingham •Nethergate Fritton • Shelton • Saxlingham •Green Hardwick • Saxlingham • Swainsthorpe Nethergate • Tharston • Saxlingham • Great Moulton Green Swainsthorpe • •Wacton • Tharston • Great Moulton • Wacton

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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 - The Mill in Hempnall is available to hire with a private bar and catering facilities. For bookings, please contact Sarah Batchelor themillhempnall@gmail.com - 07504 699534 www.hempnallmill.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. 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.

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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.

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 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 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 THE MILL HEMPNALL LUNCH CLUB - Thursday from £8. Tea or coffee served on arrival from 11am with a two-course lunch served at 12 noon. For more information contact Margaret Sparham ( Wed/Thurs 01508 499766 or 01508 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 Long Stratton will be having their ANNUAL EVENT & PARADE on the 6th December 2025.

Keith will be at 32 Manor Park Gardens, Long Stratton ready to serve, mulled wine, soft drinks and nibbles, from, 4pm to 7pm.

All the Christmas lights will be switched on along with Christmas music.

My participation is free of charge, but will be grateful for any donations towards the Air Ambulance Charity.

Also, my Just Giving page, type in just giving and Keith Kent into the search bar, will be there to accept donations.

This will be a Marshalled event to ensure everyone's safety. I look forward to meeting you and participating in the event. Keith Kent.

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MEMORY ARCH - Christmas as we know is a time for families, children, presents and happiness, But often, for many, a lonely, sad time, living with precious memories.

To hopefully help in the sad times I have constructed an arch at, 32 Manor park Gardens, Long Stratton, Norfolk, NR15 2TR. From November the 15th I invite you to use it as a Memory Arch.

Your memory arch.

If you have lost loved ones recently or through the years, the arch is for you to attach, memory cards, photo's, mementoes, perhaps write a personal letter in a sealed envelope or a small wreath with a card attached.

It will be permanently illuminated for you to visit, any time, night or day and hopefully gain some comfort.

It will be your area to remember the happy times with your loved ones.

You can either remove the items on the 2nd of January 2026 or I can respectfully remove them for you.

Keith Kent.

A WINTER GARDENING and CHRISTMAS CRAFT EVENT December 13th. 8am to 4pm. Outside Huggers cafe, The Street, Long Stratton.

Free car park next to the Co op car park, Swan Lane, Long Stratton.

More ideas for Christmas. Gardening and Craft presents.

I am also asking for creative people to knit, crochet, wreath making, table centrepieces, flower arrangements for the Christmas table.

Please bring any creation early on the day for selling.

EVERY PENNY RAISED OR DONATED goes to EAST ANGLIAN AIR AMBULANCE. Come and enjoy the event. Perhaps enjoy a hot chocolate and sausage roll inside Huggers cafe.

I look forward to meeting you on the day.

Keith Kent. …Your community event can appear be HERE in the next edition - just message tracey@satbook.co.uk or visit www.satbook.co.uk

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EAST ANGLIA’S CHILDREN’S HOSPICES Young volunteers have the chance to learn new skills, boost their confidence and help a worthy cause by sparing time to support East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

The charity provides care for children and families across the region and has 54 shops, including new premises in Castle Street, Norwich.

It is one of 20 stores in Norfolk, in addition to EACH’s busy Retail Distribution Centre, in Thetford.

Volunteers are always welcome to join the friendly team, including students looking to complete volunteering hours for their Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards.

Anyone aged 14 to 24 can get in touch by popping into their local shop or emailing volunteerservices@each.org.uk “Volunteering is a fantastic way to build new skills and confidence, as well as helping a worthy cause in the community,” said Scarlett Farnell, EACH’s Volunteer Services Partner for Norfolk.

“It’s fun and rewarding, with different roles to suit people’s skills and interests. I’d encourage anyone keen to get involved to find out more.”

To check the list of shops, and find the one closest to you, head to www.each.org.uk/our-shops

EACH’s new store in Castle Street opened on 14th August. Ben Harwood, a teenager living with a rare genetic disorder, took centre stage after cutting the ribbon.

The 18-year-old had been receiving care for 13 years and benefitted from short breaks at The Nook, in Framingham Earl.

He enjoyed the last of those during the week of the shop opening and now transitions to adult hospice care, after celebrating his milestone birthday in June.

The shop launched its Autumn/ Winter range of clothing on Monday, 8th September.

Meanwhile, EACH is also on the lookout for people to join its fantastic team of Help at Home volunteers.

Volunteers are matched with the family of a child receiving care.

They then have an opportunity to provide vital practical support with things like gardening, shopping, cooking, vacuuming, dusting, washing, ironing and dog-walking.

Other roles include looking after pets and sibling support, including helping children and young people with their homework.

For more information about the service, email volunteerservices@each.org.uk

Pictured: (Top): The EACH new store located in Castle Street, Norwich.

(Above): Ben Harwood opening the new store!

(Lower left): EACH Help at Home Volunteer Co-Ordinator Anne Rayner (Below): Did you know one of the newest EACH retail stores in Hoveton, has a Café '98 with a range of delicious cakes, bakes, paninis and drinks for everyone to enjoy?

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CHILDREN’S PUZZLE PAGE ANSWERS

Maze Puzzle Answer The top path is the correct path to reach the haunted house.

Halloween Wordsearch Answers

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