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100 years of The Womens Institute

After years of dreaming, I have taken the plunge at the age of 50 and opened my new business Panache Home and Accessories

The new season at Dream On is tailored around you

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At the start of the roaring twenties the institute was in full flow with members in 2,237 different towns and villages across the country. As their numbers grew so did the positive impact they had on society Louise Priest goes back to school

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I have always wondered how teachers know what’s going on in class when their back is turned to the pupils!

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What’s happening in Gabriel’s Garden?

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Aya gave me a master class in floral garland making using raffia and a wide variety of flowers, grasses, foliage and berries; the end result was very beautiful the biggest trees on earth

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The Sequoias take their name from the Cherokee tribe Sequoiah and are found in California

Everything you need to make your day perfect

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THE BEST YOU

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The latest Dream On makeover RISE TO THE occasion

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Two and a half years into writing for YLM and bread has been ignored and avoided at every turn! I decided I would face my nemesis, conquer my fears and get kneading!

The Beauty of Makeup

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When we purchase makeup we want to be able to create lots of different looks depending on what time we have and for what occasion it is for

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age comes to all of us and though your wisdom and confidence may grow as you get older, the same isn’t true for many of your hormone levels

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If one of you becomes mentally incapable of dealing with your financial affairs, the other one may be prevented from using any joint accounts you hold together a sh(ar)eD eXPerIence

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The question is, how many customers do you want to find and where are they? once you know this, you can start to target your plans to reach them cash Isa eclIPse

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With interest rates as low as they are now, the returns from deposit-based savings are negligible. The Personal savings allowance dwarfs anything that might be earned in the early years of a cash Isa.

elcome to the september issue of ylm. The school holidays have flown by and it’s hard to believe that it’s back to the daily school runs, boo hoo! I have loved having the children off school, we have had some fab days out and we even had a holiday! I wish the school holidays went on longer; so not excited about getting back into the routine, I am a bit of a free spirit!

I always love our wedding features. They are a lot of fun to put together and I like meeting all the different wedding suppliers around our area. I asked sean goodman to contribute a piece for us because I so admire what he does. sean is amazing. you’d never have any bored wedding guests with him around: he is ‘mr magic’.

This feature also gives me the chance to look back at the many weddings I have had the privilege to be the photographer at. I get to choose the photos we use in the feature, it’s great fun and each wedding is so different.

I had a wonderful morning with gabi of gabriel’s garden. Willow and I came away with some poppy seeds to plant next year (If I remember where I have put them next year!). I adore the way gabi works with such passion and she creates such stunning and unique artisan floristry, providing you with

the very best, fresh and conditioned flowers and floral arrangements. I, just like gabi, have a real appreciation for locally sourced and locally grown seasonal british flowers, encouraging a multitude of wildlife, bees and butterflies. I feel so blessed to get to work with her and most importantly, have her as my friend.

We have two new contributors to introduce you to this month. I am over the moon to welcome Phil burton who will be sharing his fantastic knowledge in his field of expertise from The referral Institute.

We also welcome Jan major of Panache home and accessories in Wilby. If you get a chance it’s well worth popping in for a look.

I now know where I will be heading to when I need to find a perfect gift for someone! Phil and Jan: it’s great to have you in the ylm family and I hope you all enjoy reading their editorial. ●

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“ This organisation has proved its integrity and now has a voice that is heard by our country’s decision makers.”

100 not out

Snape Concert Hall by Jeremy Young

_ Celebrating 100 years of The Womens Institute

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o reach a one hundred year anniversary is no mean feat for any organisation. To meet that anniversary with the ethos, standards and values of the founding members untarnished by the social, political and economical changes that our country has seen during that century, is nothing short of miraculous. This organisation has proved its integrity; supported its members with educational and personal improvement programmes, kept its eye on our politicians and lobbied on some of the social issues that affect our society and now has a voice that is heard by our country’s decision makers.

By utilising the creativity, humour and determination of its members, as a whole and in local groups, this organisation has raised huge amounts

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for charities who work in the UK and around the globe. The membership of this federation, which is rightfully considered as one of the keystones of British life, also make jam.

The group of whom I speak is of course the Women’s Institute and this year they celebrate their centenary. The federation actually has its roots buried in Canadian soil as, in 1897, farmers Erland and Janet lee were inspired by a talk given by adelaide Hoodless at their local farmers institute in Stoney Creek, ontario, Canada. Their idea was supported by the Canadian government and by 1889 laura rose was appointed to connect and support women who were living and working on isolated farms or in communities that were far from the main populace. The formation of the organisation was driven by a desire to offer education and training to women in best domestic practice, childcare and

small livestock husbandry.

The movement was successful and by 1915, under the auspices of John Nugent, Secretary of the agricultural organisational Society, a Canadian woman named Madge Watt was appointed to set up WI’s across the UK. The first meeting on British soil was held in llanfair pG, anglesey, North Wales on September 16th 1915 and was soon followed by Singleton WI, in Sussex.

Very quickly the movement took hold with 40 institutes opening up by the end of 1916 and furthered their tally to 147 institutes by the end of 1917.

The primary focus of the first groups was food; growing, bottling, pickling and preserving anything that would feed our nation. By the end of 1917 the organisation and productivity of these small groups, and the demand for new ones, grew at an impressive rate. The aoS decided that applications to open new branches and the subsequent administration should be handed to the Women’s Section of the Food Department. By the end of 1917 they were self sufficient and no longer needed to be funded by the government. on october 16th the foundations of the federation were set and lady Denham was voted in as Chairman with Grace Haddow as vice chairman.

By the time the war was over a WI had opened in Sandringham with Queen Mary as their Chairman and, as 1919 drew to a close, there were 1,405 WI’s across the nation. at the start of the roaring twenties the institute was in full flow with members in 2,237 different towns and villages across the country. as their numbers grew so did the positive impact they had on society; the aGM of 1920 voted for a resolution that urged the government to pass the Bastardy Bill, encouraged its members to seek election on local and parish councils and, in 1921, counted the first English born female Mp, Mrs Margaret Winteringham,

among their membership. at the aGM of 1924, in the Queens Hall, london, a tradition was born when ‘Jerusalem’ was sung by the membership for the first time. This, now very well known hymn, is actually a combination of a poem penned by William Blake and the music of Sir Hubert parry, and confirms the continued commitment the institute has for improving conditions in rural life and its sincere connection to our land.

“The primary focus of the first groups was food; growing, bottling, pickling and preserving anything that would feed our nation.”

During the thirties the WI campaigned for fresh, running water to be installed in isolated villages, lobbied the government for the preservation of ancient buildings (and our generation kids itself that conservation is a recent phenomenon), sent representatives to the peace Conference in Geneva and, in 1938, held the WI World War Week, where plans were made to assist with the evacuation at the time of the Munich crisis. With their Chairman, lady Denham, asked by the government to take on the role of Director of the Women’s land army, which she accepted and performed along-

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side her duties for the WI, the un-tiring commitment to assist and effectively contribute to the welfare of its members and our country was never more evident. once again food production and preservation was a priority and many WI members learned how to operate the canning machines that were sent from the USa to ensure that none of the fruit and vegetable crop was wasted. The produce Guild was set up and taught members how best to make a spare yard of soil yield bounty – little did they know in ’39 that the skills learned at the guild would help prevent a nation from starving during the terrible years that followed.

Even when peace returned to our Isle the WI did not stop campaigning; in 1952, when the Malayan Government invited the NFWI to set up WI’s in Malaya they quickly did so and lobbied for electricity to be supplied for agricultural use in the remote villages of that faraway

land. In 1954 a campaign to clear up our countryside and prevent littering was formed and, the now familiar slogan of, Take Your litter Home with You was the strapline used by the WI for the national Keep Britain Tidy scheme.

The aGM of 1963 called for more organised public transport routes through rural communities and in 1972 the resolution called for full family planning services and more nursery education for children.

In 1978 the resolution also lent its considerable weight to public concern regarding the availability to children of literature of a violent or pornographic nature.

The next year they lobbied the government to insist that their members would not need to have their kitchens registered and inspected before selling jam to the public.

During the eighties they insisted that more information and advice was offered to the public regarding HIV and aIDS and by 1999 was voicing con-

“Not only courageous & committed to the cause, but contemporary and of its time.” cerns over GM crops entering our food chain. as the century turned the federation was actively involved in the What Women Want campaign in the lead up to the Earth Summit and confirmed, in a survey taken of 1000 WI’s, that its members had donated a staggering 3,447,312 hours in voluntary work for their communities. Following the 2001 foot and mouth crisis the NFWI

demanded that the government support the farmers that had been affected by the tragedy.

No one could ever doubt that, as a federation, the WI is not only courageous and committed to the causes it champions but it has, from its conception, remained contemporary and of its time. The issues it has tackled on the national and international stage have not been hand-picked for celebrity status or ease of manipulation and success. No, the issues are always real and relevant to the people who were trying to live through them. This kind of honesty, openness to change and pure generosity of spirit is woefully rare and surely begs the question “How do they do it?

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o September... the leaves start to fall from the trees and the school year begins. I have a fragmented memory of my school years... I wasn’t really a rebel although I did have my moments. I remember the smell of the hessian mats we all sat on, cross legged, in kindergarton class... and those little bottles of milk. Imagine, charging five years old with a glass bottle!

Unheard of nowadays.

There are certain memories...I was never any good at maths, compounded by the fact I couldn’t see the blackboard! It took kind teacher, Mr Delaney, to notice this and inform my Mother. From the age of 10, it was those blue national health specs for me!

We had a rather wild looking man who took us for biology... the smell of the formaldehyde the bulls eye was contained in before we dissected it will stay with me forever.

I did enjoy most of biology but shied away from physics later on. Sadly we had to take two science subjects at o level, so it was chemistry with Mrs Ginger and her bright orange lipstick (very attractive too if you are a relation of Mrs Ginger and you are reading this!). I have always wondered how teachers know what’s going on in class when their back is turned to the pupils. My best friend and I used to have a bit of a giggle once in a while. I can so clearly remember Mrs Ginger turning round and saying “louise and Mandy. Is this a private joke, or one you would like to share with the whole class!”

We had an austere latin teacher who once said in a school report, “louise tackles latin like a bull at a gate.” I was rather upset as I had started off with ten out of ten for my amo, amas, amat etc. I think I slid quite quickly to about one out of ten! It was no surprise I moved over to heraldry after that. I became an expert in

TESTING TIMES Louise Priest goes back to school

identifying rampant lions on shields!

My English lessons were a challenge. Dear Miss Coe was a hard task master but certainly got results. She once told my parents that she did not like my English style at all. Imagine her reaction when she found out, years later, that I had become a journalist. around ten years ago, I went back to my school

and was so touched to be reunited with Miss Coe who said how proud she was of me. It made it all worth while.

Cookery lessons, or Home Economics as it was called, were great fun but a challenge at times. I remember we had to experiment with TVp or textured vegetable protein. Well, even the family dog turned his nose up at my TVp creation

“My English teacher did not like my English style at all. Imagine her reaction when she found out that I had become a journalist!”

that week! The culmination of Home Economics was the eight dishes in three hours.. not sure I could cope with that deadline nowadays. apart from enjoying tennis, our class was not renowned for its sporting skills. I remember we were all kept late on Friday afternoons as we tried to get the ‘bully-off’ right on a cold hockey pitch. I don’t think it’s even called that now. Not politically correct I suppose. overall, my school life passed without major incident. I was an average pupil. My English teacher liked me reading a lesson at the carol service which I always got very nervous about. (yes, my voice was oK although my ‘style’ was not applauded !)

Every year we would enact various tableaux at the carol service. one year I was given the role of the Virgin Mary, sitting as still as a statue, for the time it took for the school to sing ‘Jesu Joy of Mans desiring’. It was pretty uncomfortable, but the one thing I loved was being ‘adored’ by the girl playing the angel Gabriel. She was Deputy Head girl and also felt superior to me most of the time (apart from those precious few minutes of the carol service) revenge is sweet! ●

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We brought their vision to life with magnificent yellow and white pole tents draped with lashings of bright bunting, a dedicated ‘gin tent’, open-air gazebo and afternoon tea served on vintage china.

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Hello, I am Jan from Panache Home and Accessories and I am very excited and full of enthusiasm as Wendy has approached me and asked if I would like to write a monthly editorial for Homes and Gardens.

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eading towards Wilby on the B1118 just ½ mile from the centre of the village of Stradbroke at the junction

of Neaves lane, tucked away behind Chestnut House is where, after years of dreaming, I have taken the plunge at the age of 50 and opened my new business panache Home and accessories.

I am a true believer that life begins at 50! and the 50 is the new 40! I am so excited especially after being introduced to Wendy and Ben from YlM. I am lucky enough to have beautiful premises in a fantastic location which I have been able to adapt to offer you my knowledge and experience.

I look forward to an exciting future and it would be lovely to meet some of you YlM readers at the shop.

Ever since leaving school friends and family have always known me as this mad women who is continuously decorating, knocking done walls spontaneously and just being as creative as possible. I love inte-

riors and design, am very lucky to have met some fantastic contacts and can now offer you the chance to purchase items which I love and adore. panache offers you plenty of choice for you to spoil yourself, whilst enjoying a lovely cup of coffee with your friends. Vari-

ous costume jewellery, scarfs and Jes clothing is also available alongside lots of beautiful items for your home and a section full of lovely wedding items including a candy cart to hire for events. I also supply a large selection of beautiful furniture which is available to order through brochures. We all know we love shopping for those little extras don’t we girls!

To help launch my new business venture as well as becoming a customer of YlM, I am hosting a ladies Charity Event in aid of Breast Cancer research on Sunday 6th September between the hours of 11.00am - 3.00pm in the Gardens at Chestnut House.

Why not pop along and browse around panache Home and accessories and enjoy the various visiting stalls who will also be exhibiting including Gel Nails, Make Up, Cakes, pampered Chef, reflexology,

Sweets and Fudge and plenty more. Tickets will be available on the day upon arrival at a cost of £5.00 per ticket, which will include you in our raffle draw, a glass of summer punch and of course go towards the Charity. Tickets also available prior to the event from the shop.

What I am extremely excited about is being able to offer, along with all the above, my vintage paint workshops both on a half day and full day basis. During these sessions I will teach you the skills and techniques so that you have to confidence to then go away and paint your own pieces of furniture. You will learn the art of one-colour and two-colour ageing, raising the grain in timber for the rustic look and learn how to experiment with Crackleglze and Craqueleur.

The course will also include a 2 course lunch, your own painted gift to take home and 10% off your further purchase of our Grand Illusion paints and associated Grand Illusion products.

I look forward to writing to you every month and hope you enjoy my first article which we have focussed on items for weddings. I hope you feel inspired to look forward to the forthcoming editions. ●

GIFT BOXES After your special day where else to put your lovely keepsakes but in one of our beautiful wooden boxes. What a perfect gift for a wedding!

Something that will stay with them forever.

LIGHTING Illuminate, decorate and create that romantic atmosphere at your wedding venue or church with ambient lighting.

So many different styles to choose from to make you day perfect.

LITTLE GIFTS, FAVOURS ETC We have plenty of smaller items which will enable you to perfect your wedding. From lovely little table decorations, wedding favour boxes, signage, bunting, hearts, table confetti and all the small details that people remember to pull a theme together.

CANDY CART Our stunning candy cart is available for hire and the wedding post box can be decorated to your requirements, colour/theme.

Spaces available on the following Painting Workshops Saturday 26th September Saturday 24th October Saturday 28th November Other dates to follow Gift Vouchers also available if you want to treat a friend to a Painting Day

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What’s happening in Gabriel’s Garden?

— Looking forward to a Golden month in Gissing

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eptember is a golden month in the garden, it is the time for harvesting, collecting and gathering in the beautiful seed heads, hedgerow berries and the abundance of flowers.

The colours and textures of the garden seem to intensify in the late summer sunlight and single flower heads shine out like fine looking jewels. Carmine pink, the Cosmos Dazzler grows amongst the whispering grasses, late sown Cornflowers and lace-like ammi. The Zinnias and Dahlias in their zingy colours stand bold and bright in the midst of amaranthus red army with its deep crimson spires, all set aglow with the

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lime green tassels of amaranthus Viridis. In the low light of evening the white antirrhinums glow like tall church candles; if the weather holds we should still be picking flowers until mid october.

September is the perfect time to collect flower seeds, perennial, bi-annual and annual seeds, they can be harvested now and are a great way of increasing the flowers in your garden and better still can be sown and grown where you want them to flower next year!

September sown annuals usually produce stronger plants that will flower the following summer much earlier than any seeds sown in the spring. These plants, although quite hardy, will need some protection if the

coming winter is very cold. alternatively why not book a place on our ‘Seed Collection Sunday’ workshop on the 27th September. This will be a ‘hands on’ informative event which will take place in the garden here in Gissing. It will include a garden tour and guidance as to what are the best seeds to gather, how to collect and how to store flower seeds.

You will take home a selection of annual / bi-annual flower seeds that could be sown now or in the spring. as some of you might know I have had a lot of voluntary help over the past three years to grow the garden and get the business up and running. It has been tended and nurtured by many wonderful volunteers

from all over the world and from those living closer to home. I am constantly in awe and gratitude at the brilliant exchange of skills, plant knowledge, culture, conversation and delicious food and cooking. recently I’ve been inspired by a wonderful florist, aya Matsushita. aya is from Japan, she came to help in the garden for a couple of weeks at the end of July. She brought with her a gentle calm and a multitude of skills. aya gave me a master class in floral garland making using raffia and a wide variety of flowers, grasses, foliage and berries; the end result was very beautiful – thank you aya! In Japan this method of garland making is called ‘hanaami’. > Traditionally a long strap like

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leaf is used to tie in the wild mountain flowers and foliage, the hanaami is used for corsages and garlands but also for decorations and table centres.

I’d like to pass on some of this

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knowledge at the ‘wild floral wreath’ workshop I’m running on the 19th September. There will be a choice of methods to create the wreathes and garlands including aya’s using the

natural bounty from the garden and surrounding hedgerows.

I am currently planning the Christmas workshops (dates and venues to be confirmed in the october YlM). I’d like to offer you or your organisation, or groups of friends or family the opportunity for an informal morning or afternoon in your home or workplace to create and make some wonderful festive arrangements. This could include festive swags and garlands, Christmas wreaths and/or how to make a stunning table centre. I would bring all the materials but could also include some foraged for and gathered greenery and berries from your own gardens. please do get in touch with your ideas or if you’re interested. Many thanks, Gabi. ●

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To order and buy flowers, to book a place on a workshop or for more information, please call Gabi 01379 677793, email via hello@gabrielsgarden.co.uk or visit the website, www.gabrielsgarden.co.uk

saturday 10th october A CELEBRATION OF AUTUMN COLOUR a floral design workshop > The Pennoyer centre Pulham st. mary 2.30pm – 4.30pm | £35.00

saturday 19th september WILD FLOWER FLORAL WREATHS Make a delicate floral wreath full of flowers, seed heads, herbs and grasses grown in Gabriel’s Garden. Bring a little bit of summer into your home with this decorative floral wreath. gabriel’s garden, gissing, IP22 5ur 3.00pm -5.00pm | £45.00

sunday september 27th SEED COLLECTION A ‘hands on’ event in the garden.

Including an informal tour of the gardens, ideas and information on what seed to collect, how to collect and how to store your seeds. Collect and take home a variety of Gabriel’s Garden flower seeds for sowing next year. gabriel’s garden, gissing, IP22 5ur 2.30pm -5pm | £35.00

_ you will need; some paper bags, small envelopes, a pair of scissors and a pen.

Wait for a dry sunny day and select the seed heads you want to collect, usually brown, the seed heads form once the flower has died back. cut the seed heads from your chosen plant and carefully tip into a paper bag, you may hear the seeds as they fall out.

Write the name of the plant /seeds on the bag. leave the seed heads in the bag for a week or so to make sure they’re absolutely dry.

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Pour the contents of the paper bag onto a sheet of paper and remove all the bits of plant material leaving the seeds behind, you can use tweezers to do this. gently blow over the seeds to remove the chaff.

Pour the seeds into a small envelope, seal and label. store in a cool dry place until the spring or you can sow your collected seeds by the end of this month to over winter.

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keep yer heel down bor Wotcha! hoop yer diddlin ok. neville, you hang on in there bor – yer got a great family round yer and yer had a fantastic career. Top bloke. even if yer did help dismantle barry’s bike and send all the bits round various Post offices!

Wot a rain that were! oim talking about froidy 24th July o’ course. fer once them weather people were roight. Wot were you doin’ that day? me diary entry says I caught a jar full o’ gastropods.I did suffen useful then! I measured 2ins rain plus another inch after that so that weren’t far off wot them bods forecast.

I saw suffen the other day, and t’ say ‘cor blast me!’ (shocked) came t’ mind wud be puttin’ it mildly. I wus lookin’ fer some plants t’ stick in me allotment after the rain – this toime o’ year yer start gittin spaces don’t yer? - and was looking at some cabbage plants that looked worse fer wear. Then I saw why – they were smothered wiv caterpillars! a young chap were outside the store waterin’, so I took the tray and showed him. he just smiled. stores an supermarkets don’t have a clue how t’ look after plants do they?

Project chamomile lawn is going reasonably well, except that I’m edging it with purple spreading thyme and that’s being attacked I think – by process of elimination – by ants! Watch this space! mawther (gal) and me have just had Doug and ellen, farmers from down under, with us fer a few days – ellen’s my cousin - and I looked at trying to get them tickets for the lord’s Test on the monday. good job I didn’t – we’d been threshed (use of a topical word!) by then.

Dew yew keep on troshin and remember, down under they have to cope with a lot more foxes, venomous snakes, wild cats, black widow spiders and even locusts. It just isn’t cricket! now, where’s my ant powder...?!

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o you have a bucket list? We did. my husband, alan has been a tree surgeon for 35 years and one of his dreams was to see the biggest trees on earth so off we went to america in June. first let me explain about the trees. They are the sequoias. They take their name from the cherokee tribe sequoiah and are found in california. coast redwoods (sequoia semperivens), are found on a narrow coastal strip in northern california, running for about 500 miles. Just south of eureka is a 31 mile stretch of road through the avenue of giants, part of the humbolt redwoods state Park which has the largest stand of virgin redwoods in the world of approximately 52,000 acres. They can reach a height over 100m with a narrow conical shape. The tallest sequoia discovered in 2006, is called hyperion, at nearly 116m (big ben is 96.3m). The sight is incredible (see pictures). We got neck ache looking up and I had to lie on the ground to get an idea of the height. In 1991 the Dyerville giant succumbed to old age and fell down, it was just a little shorter and estimated to be about 1400 years old.

These may be the tallest but not the biggest. further south and inland we find the giant redwoods – sequoia giganteum; the biggest of these is general sherman and found on the western slopes of the sierra nevada at about 7,000 ft above sea level. These are shorter but sturdier and can live up to 3,500 years. some facts about general sherman; 275 ft tall, 36.5 ft diameter, circumference at the base 102.6 ft, 1,385 ton, 52,500 cubic ft which is the volume of water for a bath every day for 27 years. The largest branch is 6.8 ft diameter which is taller than alan (6.3ft). It is thought to be 2,200 – 2,400 years old – already a fair sized tree when Jesus christ was born! It would have been much taller but a few hundred years ago the top was blown out by a lightning strike. a large branch dropped in the winter storms in 2006 which cratered the walk way round the base since it weighed several ton. The height of the first branch is 130ft – four stories up!

We also drove through a tree but I will save that for next month or ben and Wendy won’t have any space left! ●

“The tallest sequoia discovered in 2006, is called Hyperion, at nearly 116m (Big Ben is 96.3m).”

OH BOY! THEY ARE SO BIG!

Words by Joan garnham Waveney Tree specialists

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This Season it’s all about you

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oes your size dictate the clothes you are able to buy? Does it affect the high street shops you are able to visit and even the styles that work for you?

We understand that if you are not the standard 12/14 size then shopping can be made even more challenging. offering makeover Days as part of our business has enabled us to look more carefully at shapes, styles and cuts from size 8-26. We want to be able to offer a place where you feel comfortable to shop whatever your size.

The latest collection at Dream on is due here this autumn and is called elvi. elvi is a uk brand that offers stylish clothes from size 14-26 (and from the next spring/ summer season they will start at size 12). We recently discovered the range at a uk Trade fair. having spent time with the designer we realised that this was a collection that really understood their market. They want to offer a range of clothes that are attractive, different and affordable for the curvaceous woman, and here at Dream on we feel that fits with our current collections. having a fuller figure definitely doesn’t mean you should wear clothes that swamp you. fitting in the right places can make such a big difference and of

course you can make an outfit look stunning with the right accessories and choosing the colour that complements you.

It may seem strange to some but being a much smaller size can be just as difficult at times. Probably because everyone thinks that it would be great to have a petit figure. We understand that being tiny can bring its challenges too so we have ranges such as Darling and Pennyblack that will look fabulous on the smaller frame. and just so I don’t leave out taller and shorter ladies too, we think about them as well. We offer a free alteration service so if you buy something from us that doesn’t fit quite right, as long as it is possible, our wonderful seamstress Jane will work her magic on it. some of our trousers are made to fit the taller lady but again we can alter for your height.

The way to dress for your shape whatever it may be, is to emphasise your best bits and disguise the bits you are not so keen on.

There are some simple rules to follow but feeling great in what you wear is really key. We are happy to spend time with you to help you find the style that is right for you so do come along to our shop and see our collections. If you would rather shop by yourself then that’s absolutely fine too. We are on hand if needed but would never offer advice if its not needed. our new autumn collections will arrive mid september onwards and stock changes on a regular basis so come along and have a browse. as always, the kettle is always on! ● ä Elvi Red Gilet £69 à Darling Hayden Dress £89 æ Skyla Trousers £65

Darling Brigitte Dress £69

ß ELVI Shearling Gilet £109

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THE BEST YOU We continue with our

This month we decided to dedicate our makeover day page to a group of lovely friends, who met through beading classes. Jennifer, Linda, Annette and Jane who came along to Dream On for their Makeover Day in July.

They wanted to do something as a group and found out about Dream On.

After annette told us “It was a fun day!

It was great to go out with the girls and do something different.

We thought it was great value for money too. It actually gave us time to get to know everyone just that little bit more” all the ladies spent time with our fabulous hairdresser sam, had their makeup superbly applied

by Dionne from Defining radiance and gelvarnish nails by rachel.

They also were helped to find new looks to suit them by our styling team. With before and after photos as a memento of their special day.

makeover stories

Jennifer on describing her day, “Dream on made sure we had a great day being pampered. my experience on the pamper day opened my eyes to new choices of colourful clothes in different styles which I would normally have been shy of wearing. I was also shown how to wear my make up and given a full tutorial, this has given me more confidence in applying make-up to suit my skin tone. my hair was given a complete overhaul with the superb cut which has made my hair look fuller, I also went away with some useful tips for new products that will help me maintain my style at home. We had a lovely lunch and throughout the day we all felt like VIPs! Thank you so much for making me feel like a superstar. “

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Dream On was set up to help women be the best they can be. One of the services we offer is fashion and styling.

If you would like to fi nd out more about makeover days then please don’t hesitate to get in touch via the following methods, visit our website www.dream-on.co.uk Telephone 01379 678483 Email info@dream-on.co.uk We would love to hear from you.

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RISE TO Z occasion Don’t fear the bread, just use your loaf!

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’ll let you into a little secret.. I’m scared of bread! Not of eating it – making it! Now I like to think I’m a fairly confident cook, someone willing to turn their hand to pretty much anything, but bread? That’s where I crumble. I remember trying as a child/teen to make a loaf – I’d measure, knead, prove, knead some more, only to be rewarded with something rocklike three hours or more later. a couple of times in my 20s and 30s I’ve faced up to the challenge again, without much success. More recently my friend,

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libby, took me under her wing and I made a pretty passable focaccia with her guidance, so I knew it was possible!

Two and a half years into writing for YlM it is a food that’s been ignored and avoided at every turn, but I decided I would face my nemesis, conquer my fears and get kneading!

I chose a variety of breads to give me the best chance of succeeding and I have to say I’m pretty pleased with how they turned out. Some loaves were more technical than others, some were dead easy!

I started with the Cheese, olive and Herb Bread – not too daunting as it doesn’t contain yeast and doesn’t need kneading, I simply had to mix dry ingredients including lovely sun-dried tomatoes, olives, parmesan cheese and spring onions with the wet ingredients (eggs, oil and buttermilk) and bake – hey presto! a decent looking loaf! It smelt great whilst baking and would make a super pre-dinner bread or brilliant to take on a picnic. I was feeling confident – why had I avoided it all these years? The next challenge did involve yeast

– and kneading – the breadsticks were far more fiddly than I thought they would be - just rolling them out and doing the twists took forever! Wonderful results though, I fancy they would work well with soup for a starter.

I went for simple again with the flatbreads – just five ingredients, mostly flour and coconut milk, easy and tasty – just make sure the pan is hot enough before you start cooking – these would be great with

a curry.

Confidence restored I tackled the 30 Minute Dinner rolls – and guess what? Delicious, fresh bread rolls made in 30 minutes start to finish!

I will definitely be making these again.

Moving onwards and upwards I turned to the recipe for Honey oatmeal Walnut Bread with poppy Seeds, this was a very traditional recipe with yeast, kneading and two lots of rises, after the rise of

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“The Walnut loaf cooks in 45

minutes in a casserole dish in the oven – such a tasty loaf, similar to ciabatta, with a lovely crust.”

20 minutes the dough really didn’t seem to have grown very much, so gave it another 20, and then another! This time it did seem to have got bigger, the second rise also took 3 times as long as the recipe said, but perseverance paid off and this loaf was amazing with cheese, I can imagine it being a great bread for egg mayonnaise sandwiches too. With all the extra time spent waiting for the Walnut loaf to prove, I knocked up a quick batch of

tomato and red pepper cornbread muffins, super easy and something different for a packed lunch or with soup.

The final two loaves couldn’t be more different – the chocolate and courgette bread was amazing – so moist, and more of a cake really, but definitely worth making. The round, rustic loaf was made using the noknead method, simply mix all the ingredients and leave for 12 – 20 hours to do its thing. It cooks in 45 minutes in a casserole dish in the oven – such a tasty loaf, similar to ciabatta, with a lovely crust and holey bread – fool-proof!

So don’t be frightened – embrace your inner baker, you’ll never know what you can achieve unless you try! ●

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☞ continued from page 15 To find the answer I had to look no further than Diss. one of the federations 6,600 institutes meets on the second Tuesday of every month at Montgomery Hall (near the Mere) and counts 56 local ladies as members. They are chaired by Sue Morgan who is clearly made up of all of the ingredients required to make something special! Her enthusiasm for the institute and what it brings to her life bubbles over (despite a dodgy mobile phone connection from my end when we spoke) and it became clear to me that what they give to the community is fuelled by the support, friendship, fun and inspiration they receive from each other. Whilst speaking with Sue I soon realised that I may have missed out on one of life’s sweeter opportunities by never joining this gang for gals!

The trips and treats they enjoy throughout the year sound appealing (who wouldn’t want to attend a garden party at Buckingham palace or listen to speakers on everything from belly dancing to the Tales of a Seaside landlady?) but what really intrigued me was the amount of training that is available to all of its members.

The representation of the arts, the stimulation and improvement of the mind through the freely available education, the enthusiastic approach to physical activity and the intelligent discussions on social issues all sound to be rather up my street but the brightest lure of all must be the camaraderie that these women offer to each other.

Without the presence of men (I am not going to apologise for this statement as I am sure that any man who may have stumbled over this article would have flipped the pages immediately after reading the word “jam” in the final line of paragraph 2) women are free to concentrate

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on what really matters to them rather than the household or work duties of their day. a testosterone free atmosphere surely allows honest exploration and celebration of who we really are as women and what we love doing – where else would you find such a nurturing environment for an annual subscription of £32.50?

The members at the Diss WI have life experience that should not be sniffed at and as a collective they have an impressive CV; industry, nursing, education, public sector, hospitality and successful business owners. When such a wealth of experience, feminine intuition and amazonian like will-power is gathered together it creates a dominion where all that it is to be female is encouraged and applauded. No wonder that such a tour de force of girl power is so successful fighting the causes it believes in and, it may also explain, why a local man was overheard to say “The WI is the curse of the married man!” If that is the case then get used to it chaps... they are, after all, a century, not out!

An exhibition of the History of Diss WI is currently available to view in the Diss Museum.

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Josie allen suffolk surplus nestled in the suffolk countryside, near stonham aspal, suffolk surplus sells anything and everything from kitchenalia and collectables, to antiques, shabby chic furniture , items for the garden and even a super 1976 Volkswagen bay window camper van! come along and have a browse!

Carole ellamary creations ella mary creations has a supply of precious and semi precious gemstones of various sizes and cuts and offers a bespoke handcrafted service from small earrings through to a complete set for everyday or special occasions. carole can visit your home if you wish to discuss gemstone choices. also available for events, parties and making sessions .

The Blossom Charity supports women in business through coaching and workshops in, for example, marketing yourself and your business, business budgeting and how to lead teams.

They have supported the businesses on this page and would love you to do so too.

The little upholsterer offers traditional upholstery services from the beautiful village of Peasenhall in east suffolk. corrina provides a range of services from small restoration work to larger projects using traditional techniques and materials. she has an open workshop and welcomes visitors to pop in and find out more about her work. Visit corrina’s facebook page to see her latest projects at The little upholsterer.

andi Jefroy flying Poodle flying Poodle is a design studio specialising in hand-drawn designs. andi creates hand-drawn or hand-let tered designs for bespoke wedding stationer y, party invitations and one-off specialoccasion cards as well as calligraphy, portraits and illustration.

Visit andi’s facebook page to see examples of her work: facebook. com/flyingPoodlestudio

For more information, 01379 678483 www.dream-on.co.uk

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The Beauty of Makeup is...

Whatever your age we all want to look our best. Makeup can play a big part. When we purchase makeup we want to be able to create lots of different looks depending on what time we have and for what occasion it is for.

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hi everyone

Welcome to Septembers Beauty Blog

...The possibilities are endless

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ane and eJ are mother and daughter who we were delighted to be our models just to show you how one set of makeup products can create two very different looks.

Jane (Top right) wears liquid foundation to create a natural radiant skin tone. This is achieved by using a small amount of product with a foundation brush. start at the centre of the face this will even out imperfections, uneven skin tone and redness. most of the foundation is applied to this area then we blend, blend, blend, out to the hairline and over the jawline for a natural finish. foundation should help us feel good about our skin, so it should feel like our skin. eJ wears the same foundation.

We wanted to show more coverage so we applied it in exactly the same way to create an even skin

tone, then we mixed a little concealer and foundation together to create more coverage on key areas - nose, cheeks and chin. using the foundation brush, instead of brush strokes we stippled for extra coverage. you can also achieve this with your finger tips or a foundation sponge (beauty blender).

Jane wears two shades out of a palette of five eye shadow. The light colour we used as a base to open up the eye, we blended with this colour too. We then chose the taupe/grey shade to contour and define Jane's crease line and outer corner of the eye. you can step this up for an evening look.

We added black liner but to soften this smudged the taupe/grey over the top. one coat of mascara for a natural look to lengthen curl and define the lashes. eJ wears the light shade of the palette just the same as Jane but

chose the golden brown in the same palette for definition in the crease line and outer corner, showing a very different look to Jane's. black liner for a more intense look and 2 -3 coats of mascara for luscious lashes. don't overload your lashes too quickly. apply on one eye then the other then go back and re-apply. eJs lips were the same colour but with a different intensity, soft sheer and natural to enhance the focus on the eyes. lip liner was used to define shape and also to keep the lipstick on longer. blusher is the finishing touch to bring any look together. softly apply on the apples of the cheeks and blend outwards. To find your apples smile in the mirror and there they are!

Whatever your makeup look always remember to; 'blend, balance and coordinate.' ●

“ BLU SH ER IS TH E FI N ISH I NG TOUCH TO BR I NG A N Y LOOK TOGETH ER .

S O F T LY A PPLY O N T H E A PPL E S O F T H E C H E E K S A N D B L E N D O U T WA R D S .

T O F I N D Y O U R A PPL E S S M I L E I N T H E M I R RO R A N D T H E R E T H E Y A R E ! ”

TOP TIPS✔ To give more coverage add concealer to your foundation and apply onto key areas like cheeks chin and around the nose. for variable coverage to your foundation use a foundation brush or beauty blender (sponge) and stipple onto the skin.

Eyeshadow Palette choose ones to make your eyes 'pop'. use the colours for different looks and occasions. light colours to brighten and blend & midtone colours for definition, darker colours for intensity. makeup should be fun... enjoy!

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TIMES, THEY ARE A CHANGIN’ Managing Menopause

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t seems a lifetime away since I was at West runton pavilion surging through the crowd to get a better glimpse of Siouxsie Sioux. We were young, excited and full of vigour. The menopause wasn’t even a dot on the horizon. In fact, it was most likely not even a word in our vocabulary. But time’s winged chariot and all that has meant it is the ‘conversation du jour’ in my treatment room. age comes to all of us and though your wisdom and confidence may grow as you get older, the same isn't true for many of your hormone levels.

During menopause, lower levels of oestrogen have a big impact on your skin. Fortunately, you

“Exercise boosts circulation, which slows with age. The extra oxygen helps your skin look brighter & healthier.”

“Opt for a creamy formula that hydrates instead of foam or gel cleansers.”

can relieve some of the skinrelated effects of aging by taking advantage of new technologies in skin care.

Menopause causes your body to stop producing as much collagen. You lose some fat under your skin and your skin's elasticity drops. That, combined with dryness caused by hormonal changes, can cause sagging - especially around the neck, jawline, and cheeks - and fine lines and wrinkles. Try peels and non-surgical facelift treatments to lift and smooth.

Cleansing becomes important because oil glands aren't as active. opt for a creamy formula that hydrates instead of foam or gel cleansers, which can strip moisture. Some will have added gentle exfoliators in the form of acids or enzymes. Improving cell turnover will improve tone and texture. Scrubs can be too harsh and many are bad for the environment.

Try a heavier cream and put it on while your skin is still damp to form a protective barrier. look for Hyaluronic acid as an ingredient. It acts as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin. Ensure you get a good amount of fatty acids from your diet to keep the lipid levels high in your skin. low fat is fine, but fat free diets are not

a good idea.

Even though skin cancer and wrinkling are caused by the amount of sun you got in your 20s, 30s, and 40s, you still need to protect your skin.

Skin will have less natural protection than when you were younger because it’s producing fewer melanocytes – the cells that make the protective pigment when you tan. Hence the pale, translucent skin of elderly people. Use a broad-spectrum SpF of 30 or higher, and wear it every day. Skin-lightening products can help fade spots. ask for specialist advice about buying antioxidants. Clinical brands (not over-the-counter) have developed highly active forms of Vitamin C which can strengthen skin, lessen pigmentation and reduce further damage to cells. remember, you’re exposed to UVa rays all year round. Eating foods with antioxidants may help make your skin stronger so look for brightly coloured fruits and vegetables (they get their colour from these healthy compounds). Try to eat every colour of the spectrum.

Treat the backs of your hands as you would your decollete and face. They too lose moisture, collagen, and fat during menopause making veins more obvious and skin more wrinkled. Wear gloves when doing house work as detergents and bleaches will parch skin but Ipl and microdermabrasion are great treatments in this area.

Exercise relieves stress and boosts circulation, which slows with age. The extra oxygen and blood flow help your skin look brighter and healthier. Try pilates or yoga for improvement of muscle tone, flexibility and relaxation. Though, if your knees are up for it, running is fantastic for the nifty-fifties – and super sixties. our western culture is notoriously negative about the menopause, and this perception seems to worsen symptoms.

In contrast, older women from Japan and China are viewed reverentially, and in Greece, menopause celebrates the acquisition of almost psychic powers and knowledge. Think on.

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e recently ran a workshop at Dream on called Marketing Your Business. During the ‘building plans’ session with the women on the workshop I got to thinking...

Now, for me that can be dangerous! My team raise their eyebrows when I suddenly say, “I’ve got an idea.” obviously I believe it’s in amazement about the idea. In reality it’s probably, “oh no what’s she wanting to do now!”

When we run the workshop, we spend time on what’s called the four p’s of marketing; product,price, promotion and place (distribution). We spend time being clear about what it is we are offering our customers. We look at costings as well as competitors to assess what price can be charged. We work where the product will be sold and finally look at how we are going to attract the number of customers we need. at the workshop I’ll often ask what people think about marketing and what they have done to market their business.

So often I’m told, “We’ve set up a website.” and of course that might be important but

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I was reflecting on this question myself and how well we’re applying it at Dream on and Blossom. am I practicing what I preach? often when coaching a client I’ll catch myself and think, yes Bridget, might be good for you to think that way too!

Marketing can be an expensive business. We are taught about the rule of seven. The rule of Seven is an old marketing adage. It says that a prospect needs to see or hear your marketing message at least seven times before they take action and buy from you.

Now the number seven isn’t cast in stone. The truth of the rule of Seven is you can’t just engage in a marketing activity and then be done. Marketing must be an on-going process in order for it to be effective.

Marketing needs thought.

We always work through our offering, try to make it clear and importantly deliver something that customers like. It’s easy to spend in the wrong areas.

When Wendy bought YlM, I was excited by her ideas. I loved Ben’s design concepts for the magazine. as its developed I believe they’ve done great things with it. of course to offer it free they need advertisers... but for me importantly they need to produce a magazine that people want to read and keep until the next edition comes out. as we chatted, I decided that one of the promotion ideas I’d use for Dream on and The Blossom Charity was to ad-

“Often when coaching a client I’ll catch myself and think, yes Bridget, might be good for you to think that way too!”

vertise through the magazine and offer content too. We’ve advertised ever since the YlM was relaunched. I know it’s many more than the rule of seven!

It’s been a phenomenal success for us. When we started advertising we ran one makeover day a month. In 2015 we plan to run over 40. In addition when we ask customers who come to visit us and see our clothing, we ask where they come from, many are from seeing us in YlM. When we started advertising, we mostly filled Blossom programmes with contacts and recommendations. By placing adverts in YlM (There is one this month with questions to answer), we fill our programmes and can run three a year.

So my thinking wasn’t any actions for my team. It was how grateful we are to YlM for being able to build our business and reach people who would benefit from our programmes.

Thank you Wendy and Ben, we wouldn’t be where we are today without your fantastic magazine! ●

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hat a privilege it is in being asked to contribute to a publication that relays the spirit of people from the heart of the community.

When Wendy asked me to contribute it was on the back of a business relationship, not because of what I do more like what I stand for and work to achieve for those around me, based in part on my emotional connection. over the coming months I hope to dispel any hesitation you may have around reading this column and that you will want to view the articles. I am writing for the business person but with the customer in mind. nothing magical, just tried and tested methods to ensure you have the right clients from the right relationships that will last a lifetime.

I thought that I should give mention to some of those ‘significant others’ around me, past and present, from teachers at school (mrs Pearce at firside, hellesdon) my parents, horace bunton my first Police sergeant (sorry did I mention I was a Police officer in norfolk!) and keith spencer, both of whom shaped my career in wanting to help others

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at my first posting in Thetford back in the late 70’s. many years later katrina my wife and friend suffered my enthusiasm for our Photography retail shop in bungay and now we are partners in ‘referral Institute’ here covering norfolk and north suffolk. Today we deliver referral marketing coaching and instruction to sme business owners, some of whom have been in business over 25 years. It’s all based on having the right relationships leading to relational transactions rather than just transactional ones, not about the price rather the quality of service, value for money and desire to give the customer the experience they wish for. so what will you get from future articles? Tried and tested methods, quotes, actions and much more to promote your business with a structure to succeed, gaining the right clients and a continual pipeline of them. should you have any questions I will do my upmost to answer them via philburton@referralinstitutenr.co.uk In closing this month – do you have a ‘Vision’ for your company? not about how much you wish to earn - that’s the result, but just what your life will look like with it. ●

cLoSe cLoSe ReL ReLATionS ATionS Getting to know your business & your business family RECOMMENDED READ If you are up for a read this month I am re-visiting ‘Give and Take’ by Adam Grant.

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hile the march budget made cash Isas more flexible, next year’s introduction of the new Personal savings allowance abolishes tax on savings for 95% of savers.

There have been two budgets this year. The latest, in July, gave savers the freedom to withdraw and then replace money in their cash Isas in the same tax year without it counting towards that year’s annual subscription limit. until now, any money

“From April 2016, anyone with taxable income of less than £16,800 won’t have to pay any tax on interest earned from their savings.”

taken out of an Isa promptly lost its tax-free status and couldn’t be replaced. The Isa allowance for the current tax year is £15,240. a landmark change in the earlier march budget, however, may make the cash Isa pointless for most savers. from april 2016, anyone with taxable income of less than £16,800 won’t have to pay any tax on interest earned from their savings. from the same date, banks and building societies will stop automatically taking 20% in Income Tax from the interest earned on non-Isa savings.

Instead, these earnings must be declared, and will be taxed via selfassessment through the introduction of a new ‘digital tax account’ early next year. but the introduction of the tax-free Personal savings allowance means that basic rate taxpayers won’t pay tax on their first £1,000 of interest. That falls to £500 for higher rate taxpayers, while additional rate taxpayers get no benefit. The chancellor said that this would scrap savings taxes for 17 million people. some observers have called this the “death knell” for cash Isas.

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When Isas were first launched back in the late 1990s, cash savers could earn upwards of 7% tax-free. but with interest rates as low as they are now, the returns from deposit-based savings are negligible. The Personal savings allowance dwarfs anything that might be earned in the early years of a cash Isa. The average instant-access cash Isa rate is a mere 1.01%. anyone who deposits the maximum annual sum of £15,240 would earn interest of only £153 in the first year, well short of the new £1,000 Personal savings allowance. If and when interest rates go up, the gap would narrow, but savings rates would need to go well over 6% for cash Isas to pull ahead. bank of england governor mark carney recently suggested that base rates might get back to 2% over the next three years.

Indeed, with the Personal savings allowance, anyone paying basic rate tax would have to put £62,500 into the best-buy easy-access savings account before paying any tax on the interest. With the advent of the Personal savings allowance, the cash Isa may finally have had its day.

Today, uk investors continue to use their valuable Isa allowance to invest in cash (nearly half of all Isas subscribed to during 2014 were cash Isas). yet history shows that the optimum way to generate decent long-term returns is by investing in those assets able to provide inflation-beating returns, such as equities. In our opinion, this represents the most sensible longterm strategy. * ●

A change to taxes on savings puts Cash ISAs in the shade

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You may get back less than you invested. An investment in a Stocks and Shares ISA will not provide the same security of capital associated with a Cash ISA. The favourable tax treatment of ISAs may not be maintained in the future and is subject to changes in legislation.

Words by samuel Duncan To receive a complimentary guide covering Wealth Management, Retirement Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning, contact Samuel Duncan of 6 St. Nicholas Street, Diss on 01379 641211 or email samuel.duncan@sjpp.co.uk

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BETTER TOGETHER? Access to your money in times of need Q. My husband and I hold all our assets in joint names, to make things easier when one of us dies, but I have now been told that can cause problems if one of us becomes mentally incapable – what should we do? a. Joint assets usually pass automatically to the survivor when one joint-owner dies, without needing a Grant of probate, so it does simplify things for the survivor.

However, if one of you becomes mentally incapable of dealing with your financial affairs, the other one may be prevented from using any joint accounts you hold together –

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because once a person loses mental capacity, their consent for joint bank accounts to be operated by either of the account holders ceases to have effect.

This means that if your husband became mentally incapable of dealing with his financial affairs, and your bank was aware of that, the bank would be entitled to freeze your joint accounts.

It is often a good idea for couples to each have a small account in their sole name, even if their finances are run jointly, so that if a joint account is suddenly frozen they still have access to some money, while their partner’s finances are being sorted out.

More importantly, however, you and your husband should each make a lasting power of attorney (lpa), by which you can appoint people (attorneys) to deal with your financial affairs during your lifetime if you become incapable of dealing with your own finances – not only through loss of mental capacity, but also because of accident or sudden illness.

You can appoint each other, but it is a good idea to appoint

more than one attorney, so that if one of you dies or becomes incapable, the other still has an attorney to deal with his or her affairs if required.

If you do not make an lpa and you become mentally incapable of managing your financial affairs, somebody (usually a close relative) must apply to the Court of protection for a ‘Deputy’ to be appointed to manage your financial affairs. The application is lengthy and can take several months to process.

In addition there are many Court fees to consider, including an application fee, a fee on appointment of the Deputy, and an annual administration fee. There are additional fees for further directions e.g. sale of property.

There are two types of lpa, and you can choose whether to make one or both types: Property and Affairs LPA This allows your attorney to make decisions about your property and financial aff airs.

This may include paying your bills and potentially, selling your house. You can put restrictions and conditions on your attorney’s powers in the lpa if you wish.

Personal Welfare LPA This allows your attorney to make decisions about your personal welfare, which may include giving or refusing consent to medical treatment.

Decisions under a personal Welfare lpa can only be made on your behalf when you lack the capacity to make them yourself.

By making an lpa whilst you are mentally alert you have the knowledge that, should you become ill and cannot deal with your own affairs, your attorney will be able to step in and look after everything for you until you recover.

We would recommend that you have your lpa drawn up by a professional legal practitioner. Just like a Will there are certain stipulations which need to be met to make an lpa valid.

Should you wish to consider making an lpa, please contact Steeles law and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. ●

For further advice on this, or any similar legal issue, please contact our wills, probate & tax team on 01379 652141 or probate@steeleslaw.co.uk

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My accountant says it can be a shed or workshop, but so long as it is also described as sectional or pre-fabricated then he’s happy - something to do with tax I suspect. I’m genuinely quite excited at the thought of my new arrival and will no doubt spend some of my time over the next few weeks working out where the tools, half empty paint pots, twisted bits of wire, nails and bailer twine will be stored. You could call it interior design for the mature male if you like – perhaps I should get out a little more, but there is something fascinating about sheds…

Wikipedia describes a shed as: ‘a simple, single-storey roofed structure in a back garden or on an allotment that is used for storage, hobbies, or as a workshop’. a true shed is a place of virtuous activity; furniture is fixed, models are made, cars are created, pictures are painted, beer is brewed, rockets are reacted, motorcycles are maintained, stuff is stored and inventors are inspired. and they have nothing to do with that most modern of male dominions – the Man Cave. The Man Cave is a different beast altogether - supposedly borne out of the domesticated male’s need to recreate his bachelor pad, complete with fridge full of beer, hot tub, impossibly large plasma TV and questionable DVD collection. Such frivolous items have no place in proper Shed Culture.

Yes, I did say Shed Culture, and with equal measures of amusement and surprise I’m delighted to discover that nowhere is Shed Culture more alive and kicking than in australia. The wonderfully titled ‘australian Men’s Shed association’ promotes a culture of making and maintaining in a relaxed environment for men of all ages (no, women aren’t invited, and yes it really does exist, you can find it at www. mensshed.org). For years I’ve

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“Few can resist the temptation of a glimpse at the unfinished projects, disassembled machines & dusty storage boxes that adorn the sheds of friends & family.”

this summer makes them seem so much more, well, ordinary.

But ordinary is certainly not a word you would use to describe the products of this cottage industry (or perhaps that should be shed industry).

James Dyson managed to make a bagless vacuum cleaner in one, Ian Martin kindled his son Guy’s insatiable appetite for engineering fast motorcycles in one, and Momofuku ando invented instant noodles in one.

But the crowning achievement of all shed activity must surely go to the Workmate. after sawing through an expensive chair while using it as a makeshift workbench, ron Hickman conceived the idea of a folding bench with an integral vice.

Initially unable to sell his idea, he finally managed to get Black and Decker interested, and in the nine years following its release in 1972, sold over 10 million units. Conceived in one man’s shed and coveted in a million others around the world – the aMSa should award ron a medal. all this inventing activity hasn’t escaped the authorities notice either: in 2006 scientists and engineers were challenged by the MoD to design a surveillance device to assist soldiers on dangerous urban patrols in Iraq and afghanistan.

Normally this sort of job would have gone to established experts in the field, but not this time; defence procurement minister lord Drayson said that rather than submitting a conventional request to industry, the MoD wanted people at work in their garden sheds to apply their expertise. Just the job you would think for our favourite plasticine duo, Wallace & Gromit - only Wallace has a cellar instead of a shed for his inventing. It is said that Nick park’s inspiration for Wallace came from his father whom he described as ‘an incurable tinkerer’. Why there is no shed in Wallace’s garden I don’t know, but I’m sure we can allow him the title ‘Honorary Shed Inventor’ in recognition of his prodigious and eccentric output.

But surely the most interesting shed is always someone else’s: I know of few who can resist the temptation of a glimpse at the unfinished projects, disassembled machines and dusty storage boxes that adorn the sheds of friends and family. My best friend at school, who’s dad was a proper engineer had a converted chicken shed which positively groaned with such treasures; an old Mini, motorcycles, go-karts, air rifles and other unidentifiable mechanical devices. Every time I visited, the highlight would be a tour of the shed and an update on the latest projects. later in life those visits began to hold another attraction for me: amongst the spanners and engines I began to notice my friend’s sister, who to my utter astonishment consented to be my bride some years later.

So there you have it, indulge yourself in your own shed, but be careful of the consequences of visiting others! ●

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on noW - 30Th sePTember eXhibitiOns Two new exhibitions at the barns. The International mini Print exhibition will be in gallery 2 and studio 4 and Doug kemp’s Paintings and Prints - a Very small retrospective’ will be in gallery 1 Wingfield Barns | Wed - Sun, 11am - 4pm (Please Note: Exhibitions closed on Saturdays the 8th and 22nd SEPTEMBER) | 01379 384505 / www.wingfieldbarns.com

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frI 4Th - sun 6Th maui Waui Festival get your glad rags and dancing shoes on, there’s a musical phenomenon swinging into deepest suffolk and it’s got people young and old hooked with it’s uplifting melodies.

The amazing maui Waui festival (now in it’s 3rd year) is quickly becoming one of the most talked about festivals in this area with it’s mixture of electro swing, gypsy swing, reggae, folk and other music combined with cabaret, circus and street performers. attention to detail is what really sets this event apart from other small festivals, along with the colourful and vibrant folk who attend, all of which makes for an electric atmosphere on the site. bands already confirmed include; Jenova collective, gypsy hill and the swingrowers (france), algorythmik (france), ben osborne (london), bomba Titinka (Italy), chris Tofu (london), headspace (norfolk), mydy rabycad (Prague), swing machine (suffolk orchestra), Tallulah goodtimes (suffolk), Veeblefetzer (Italy) and gadjescum (belgium) Theberton, Suffolk | Weekend £65 (incl. camping ) under 13’s FREE ,Day Tickets available | www.mauiwauievents.co.uk

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Thurs 10Th – sun 13Th heritage OPen days in nOrWiCh and nOrFOlK The ever popular heritage open Days returns with more heritage fun and a fantastic line up of 243 free events across norwich and norfolk. Join in this year’s theme and ‘Do something new’! get ready for talks, walks, workshops, concerts, family activities, even a vintage fashion show, or visit some of the firm favourites on offer. With drop-in and pre -book events, this is your opportunity to explore and discover the wonderful local heritage on offer in your area.

Download the heritage open Days events brochure from www.heritagecity. org/hods, where you can also request tickets for many pre-book events.

Thurs 10Th – sun 20Th hightide Festival for the first time the festival will take place in september and in the idyllic seaside town of aldeburgh. an extraordinary line up of plays including four premiere highTide productions, as well as a series of readings, visiting companies, and an expanded music programme alongside comedy presented by soho Theatre and so much more, including face to face events with christopher eccleston, sir richard eyre, meera syal, in conversation with libby Purves and kate mosse and an evening of readings with the celebrated Vanessa redgrave www.hightide.org.uk

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sun 13Th & 27Th COuntry & Western danCe enjoy live music in a fantastic venue with an excellent atmosphere. fully licensed bar, hot meals & raffle available.

Apollo Social Club, Harleston | 7.30pm 10.45pm | £5 cmc members / £6 non | 01379 854205 / www.apollo-club.co.uk

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Charity FashiOn shOW need to update your wardrobe? Tired of wearing the same old stuff?

Then don’t miss out on an evening of fund-raising, fun, frivolity and fashion! beales in Diss will be providing the clothing, which will feature fashions for both men and women, for a variety of shapes, sizes and age groups. These will range from formal, functional clothing to floaty, feminine garments. all proceeds from this event will go to the building fund for all saints’ church, mendham.

Mendham & Withersdale Village Hall | 7.00pm | £5 (including glass of wine) | Heather Lee 01379 588306 / Lesley Allen 01986 782321

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Kevin PearCe + suPPOrt 'a keening vocal reminiscent of cat stevens' — The Independent. 'stunning' — Dermot o'leary, bbc radio 2.

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saT 12Th & sun 13Th CraFts @ Kirstead 60+ craft stalls featuring ceramics, textiles, wood, glass, jewellery and mosaics from some of the best artisan designers and makers in norfolk and suffolk.

Performing over the weekend will be local talent including loddon brass band, k9 capers Dog Display Team and local folk band Tarn. a fun Dog show “canines @ kirstead” will be taking place sunday morning.

The whole weekend will be raising funds for two local charities; big c, nelson’s Journey and The sheffield children’s hospital charity. refreshments, light lunches and afternoon tea will be available throughout the weekend.

Homestead Nurseries, Kirstead | 10:00 – 16:00 both days | Parking & entry free | Lesley / Jane 01508 520520 Thurs 17Th midge ure and india eleCtriC CO midge revisits his celtic roots to perform his 1995 album breathe in its entirety. of course, he will also play a selection of his other hits like Vienna, Dancing with Tears in my eyes, fade to grey and If I Was, and songs from his recent, radio 2 playlisted album fragile.

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Fri 18TH - Sun 20TH Out There Festival Bringing the cream of international circus and street art performers to Gt Yarmouth.

Throughout the weekend there is lots of free entertainment all over the town as well as a selection of ticketed shows including a quite extraordinary show called The Money in which the audience/participants debate how to spend real cash on the table.

Out There also features The Hogswallops from Norfolk’s resident circus company Lost in Translation, fresh from its run at the Edinburgh Festival. Lost in Translation are based in Gt Yarmouth but are made up of an international cast with performers from Italy, France, Australia, Ireland and Belgium and travel all over the world from their Norfolk base to perform. www.seachangearts.org.uk/out-there

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Sun 20TH Dumplin Country presents: LONGSHOT Light refreshments, tea, coffee and licensed bar.

Wreningham Village Hall | Music 1.30pm - 4.30pmt | £5 | John and Teresa Stannard 01603 433918

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Fri 25th Harleston Cinema Presents: The Water Diviner This film, in which he also stars, is the directorial début of Australian superstar Russell Crowe. He takes a seminal event in the collective experience of Australia - the disaster at Gallipoli a century ago - and fashions a moving story of an Australian father – a farmer and water diviner - defying military authority to return to the place where his three sons disappeared in the vain hope of finding them.

The Swan Harleston | Doors 7.00pm for 7.30pm | £4 | 01379 851917

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Lee Mead The West End star takes you on a journey back to a time when the fabulous MGM films and musical theatre shows of the 1940s and 1950s thrilled audiences around the world.

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds | 7.30pm | £25 | 01284 758000 / www.theapex.co.uk

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POEM FOR SUFFOLK Dean Parkin is half-Suffolk - Lowestoft mother, Yorkshire father. A childhood with two ways of saying everything. No wonder he became a poet!

Poem for Suffolk sees Dean unleash his 'local' side and share discoveries from a year-long mission across the country - to meet people of all ages and help them create their poems about their Suffolk lives.

And the result? An entertaining mix of talkin' proper, film and music presented

by Dean, with long-term collaborator Maurice Horhut at the piano. A tender, revealing and funny show about what modern Suffolk really means.

With each performance tailored to contain some uniquely 'local' material, it's a chance to meet new neighbours and old characters and catch up with the gossip going round a certain village that Dean is, in-fact, a professional chef!

The Cut, Halesworth | 7:30pm | Single £7.00 Two for £12.00 | 01986 873285 / info@newcut.org / www.newcut.org

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Diss Corn Hall On Tour presents: The Saturday Club: Nicholas Allan – My Dad’s the Best Enjoy an hour of magic, drawing and storytelling from the award-winning creator of The Queen’s Knickers when he introduces his funny and charming new book about what makes each dad different, and why dads are the very best!

This dad can't sing like a pop star or cook like a chef but he can help with tricky homework, tell amazing bedtime stories and give the best piggybacks!

Find out what else makes dads the best in this special celebration of fathers

Diss Corn Hall On Tour presents: Corn Hall Comedy Club Gordon Southern A regular at the world famous London Comedy Store, a resident MC at Edinburgh’s notorious ‘Late n Live’ and a fixture on the global festival circuit, Gordon’s energetic delivery, fantastically funny observational comedy and quick witted improvisation has made him an audience favourite.

‘Hugely talented…Very funny’ — Time Out

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FRI 2ND OCT CHARLIE DORE & JULIAN LITTMAN Charlie Dore has had a colourful career. She has been a pop star, best-known for her 1979 hit Pilot of the Airwaves. She has been an actress. She has been a prolific songwriter, covered by the likes of Sheena Easton, George Harrison and Celine Dion. And now she is becoming a DIY success on the folk circuit, still in great voice and writing highly original songs. — The Guardian Milk Roulette, her 8th album, was released in November 2014. It was recorded at her home studio and coproduced with her long-time collaborator Julian Littman.

John Peel Centre, Church Walk, Stowmarket | 7:30pm | £12.50 | 01449 774678 / johnpeelcentre.com

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Tues 13th - Sat 17th Oct Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Based on the classic comedy film starring Sir Michael Caine and Steve Martin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will transport you to the French Riviera and its underworld, as two seasoned swindlers attempt to hoodwink a millionaire heiress. As the pair compete in the true art of the con, they discover there is only room for one of them.

Direct from London’s West End, the critically acclaimed musical ran for a year to rave reviews, packed houses and was also nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Choreography. The hit musical will star Michael Praed as Lawrence, Noel Sullivan as Freddy, Carley Stenson as Christine and Gary Wilmot as Andre.

Sophisticated and suave with a good dash of mischief, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is set to be the finest night out of 2015.

Theatre Royal, Norwich | 01603 63 00 00 / www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk / boxoffice@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

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James Bran Highly creative and refreshingly different, James is making a splash on the circuit and attracting critical acclaim – a rising talent and definitely one to watch!

‘Guaranteed to have you in stitches’ — The U-Review Wayne Deakin - Compère A regular headliner at top Australian comedy venues, Wayne also tours constantly throughout the world. With a likeable laconic style to draw you in and biting social commentary, Wayne will have you laughing and thinking.

Diss Rugby Club, Bellrope Lane, Roydon | 8pm | Advance £9 | 01379 652241 / www.disscornhall.co.uk

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COMING SOON fri 2ND – SUN 11th Waveney Valley Food & Drink Festival Local producers, retailers, pubs, restaurants and cafes come together to host numerous foodie events – tastings, tours, community events, special offers and more to try, buy and learn about Waveney Valley products. Special weekend events in Harleston and Bungay to open and close the Festival and lots happening in between. www.visitwaveneyvalley.co.uk

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MONTHLY Every Monday Odd Balls Knitting Club Just bring along your needles and ‘knit & natter’.

Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St. Mary | 1pm – 3pm | Free | 01379 676660 / www.pennoyers.org.uk admin@pennoyers.org.uk

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FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY DISS & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB Grasmere Club, Denmark Street, Diss | 7:30pm-9:45pm | www.disscamera. org.uk

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First Tuesday Waveney Bereavement Group Number 7 - Prayer & Counselling Centre, 7-8 Mere Street, Diss | 2pm | 01379 658956

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Third Tuesday Buskers Night A relaxed evening with all types of music including modern, blues and folk. Bring along your instrument & speak to Dave when you arrive. Bar with real ale & bacon butties.

Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St. Mary | 7pm | Free | 01379 676660 / www.pennoyers. org.uk / admin@pennoyers.org.uk

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Every Wednesday Teresa Marsh School of Dance Learn how to do Ballroom, Salsa and Latin dancing at this fun a relaxing class.

Beginners and singles welcome.

Licensed bar.

Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St. Mary | £7 | Bar 7pm - 9pm | Teresa 07709565875

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First Thursday Diss Computer Club The Residents’ Meeting Room, Taylor Road | 7.00pm - 10.00pm | Bob Morgan 01379 650977 / disscomputerclub@gmail. com

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First Friday & third Sunday African Djembe Drumming Lessons ‘Backspace’, Angel Cafe, Fair Green, Diss | Friday: 10 - 12pm & Sunday: 3 - 5pm | £12 per session | Jane 01379 641233

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The Wyken Vineyard Farmers Market The Wyken Farmers’ Market is about farmers, producers, bakers, makers, friends and family.

Wyken Road, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds | 9am - Noon | 01359 250262

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Every Saturday Strictly Saturdays Dump the shopping and come dancing at The Apex in the upstairs bar! Ballroom, Latin and Rock & Roll.

The Apex, Bury St. Edmunds | 2.30pm4.30pm | Free | 01284 758000 / enquiries@theapex.co.uk

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FIRST Saturday Indoor Flea Market Vintage, antique, collectables, etc.

Swan Hotel, Harleston | 9.00 - 1.00pm | Stalls £10 | 01379 855486

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Every Sunday Stonham Barns CAR Boot Sale Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal | 8am for Sellers / 9am for Buyers | Simon Tilley 07817 539168

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Bingo for Cash Prizes £6 for 6 games. All monies paid in is paid out in cash prizes!

Apollo Social Club, Harleston | £6 for 6 games | 8.00pm | 01379 854205 / www.apollo-club.co.uk

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Second & Fourth SUNDAY Come Dancing If you love to dance this is a great night!

Professional DJ, fantastic dance floor & fully licensed bar.

Apollo Rooms, Harleston | 7pm-10pm | £5 | 01379 854205 / www.apollo-club.co.uk

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Rosedale Funeral Home Bereavement Support Groups This complimentary course welcomes everyone no matter how long ago you were bereaved, or which funeral director you used.

Attleborough, Beccles, Diss, Halesworth & Wymondham | www.rosedalefuneralhome.co.uk

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