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Waveney Land Rover & 4x4 John Doe of Diss Celebrate their 30th Anniversary Harling Memories by David O'Neale Pulham Village Orchestra Food Review: Turkuaz Restaurant in Diss

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CONTENTS

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Local Information 4 Take Pride In Diss: The Big Clean Up 5 Charity Fashion Show in aid of EACH 7 A Journey Of Remembrance

Lifestyle 12 Harling Memories by David O'Neale 14 Food & Drink

Business 19 Business Updates 20 Waveney Land Rover & 4x4 23 John Doe of Diss: 30th Anniversary 27 Mototechniks

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Lifestyle 29 Collectors 30 Homes & Gardens 36 Pulham Village Orchestra 38 Health & Wellbeing 40 Senior 43 Motoring

Local Events 46 What’s On... In April!

COMPETITION WINNERS Diss & District Book - Mr. P. Sheldrake from Eye. 48 Cream Eggs - E. Peacock from Diss.

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The Spice Cottage - Mrs. R. Smith from Halesworth.

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The DeLorean Story - Brian Bale from Dickleburgh.

The Turkuaz - Mike Whitehead from Wymondham.

Cover: Picture taken by Wendy Aiken Photography.

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LOCAL INFORMATION | updates

Local Updates Your

South Norfolk & North Suffolk

Take Pride in Diss The Big Clean up.

This year the big clean up weekend will be on 8th and 9th June in order to make the town sparkle in time for the biggest events in the town’s calendar, Proms in the Park and the Diss Carnival, on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June 2013.

This year we promise to make the Big Clean up bigger and better and build upon the success of the event last year.

All local businesses will be invited to participate in the taking

pride in Diss window sticker campaign for 2013 and we will be introducing a “see it? report it!” scheme to encourage local people to report any problem areas where some extra TLC is needed. This will give us the opportunity to focus on areas the community is concerned about over the big clean up weekend and inform the correct people of any areas that may need special attention in the future.

The Take Pride in Diss campaign is aimed at improving

the quality of cleanliness of our lovely town. The Big Clean Up is our opportunity to tackle it together and target those areas that don’t always get regular attention. We are asking you as members of the community to come together with us and give a helping hand. We will be meeting at the Diss Youth and Community Centre in two shifts, the first from 10:00am -12:00pm and the second from 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

Refreshments will be provided for all volunteers and all we ask is you

bring your gloves and get stuck in!

If you would like any more information then please do not hesitate to contact us and look out for more information in the press and on the public notice boards throughout the town.

We are also available online at www.disscouncil. com or join us on twitter using #takingprideindiss hashtag If you see anything you want to report please use the form below or use the ‘contact us’ link on the website.

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Please return to: Diss Town Council, 11 Market Hill, Diss IP22 4JZ

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LOCAL INFORMATION | updates

Basil is keeping busy

Charity Fashion Show 25th April

...with the 'Official Diss Town Guide'.

In aid of EACH.

In 1983 Basil Abbott was invited to edit the Diss Town Guide.

30 years later he is still doing so, having edited all but two editions in that time. Mr. Abbott was well qualified for the post, being born in Diss and educated at the Church and Grammar Schools and the University of East Anglia.

He began his working life as a reporter on the Diss Express and still contributes columns and reviews to newspapers and magazines. He is also East Anglian reviewer for the

magazine Plays International. In 2005 he became manager of Diss Museum and has helped it gain over ÂŁ50,000 of funding and three awards.

He has run several festivals, including one commemorating Thomas Paine, which won a Museums & Heritage Award for Excellence. In 2009 Basil was made Honoured Citizen of the town.

He promotes the idea of Total Museum, running projects, giving talks and tours and writing columns, rather than just collecting and displaying items.

"I think this is my 14th Town Guide," said Basil as he prepares the latest edition, with the help of a committee. "It is always a lot of work; but I enjoy it. If there is a more comprehensive guide in the country I would like to see it."

The New 2013-2015 'Official Town Guide' Is currently being produced by Circuit Media Ltd. Publishers of Your Local Magazine on behalf of the Diss Town Guide Committee.

If you would like your business, club or organisation included please contact our

advertising department on 01379 642044 or for clubs and societies contact Basil Abbott the Editor on 01379 650618.

The Diss Friend's Group for East Anglia's Children's Hospices are pleased to announce that a Fashion Show in aid of the Charity is being held at the Park Hotel Diss on Thursday 25th April.

The Show will feature clothing by Tatters of Diss and Harleston.

Make up Artists Rachael & Dionne from Defining Radiance will be doing the make up for our models and Roz Barnet from 'As you like it' will be showing some of her accessories.

A rail of new clothing donated to our Diss shop will be on display and along with the clothing and accessories modelled will be available to purchase at the end of the evening along with an opportunity to seek advice from make up artists Rachael & Dionne.

Doors will open 7.00pm for 7.30pm ticket price of ÂŁ12.50 will include a glass of sparkling wine and nibbles.

There will also be a pay bar and raffle.

For further information and tickets call Pauline 01379 650938.

Tickets also available from Tatters shops in Diss & Harleston.

Diss Town Football Club Forthcoming fixtures at Brewer's Green Lane.

Date Mon Apr 1 Sat Apr 13 Sat Apr 27

Competition League League League

KO 3pm 3pm 3pm

Opponents Thetford Wivenhoe Hadleigh

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LOCAL INFORMATION | updates

Charity Art Show & Sale

Babe, the Sheep-Pig

To raise money to fight polio.

Harleston Players.

The Rotary Club of Diss & District’s extremely successful Charity Art Show and Sale held in the Diss Corn Hall has moved from the Autumn to early Summer this year, following the decision to postpone last October’s event.

Once again, over 500 pictures from some 120 high profile East Anglian artists in a wide range of styles and media will be on show in ARTEX13. The very high quality of the work and the attractive displays at previous arts shows always results in a high volume of sales. As an extra attraction, the well-known local artist, Peter Knights, will be demonstrating his techniques throughout the Saturday of the show. Entrance to the Artex13 show

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is free to the public on the two viewing days, which are Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2013.

For an opportunity to preview the exhibits in a relaxing and sociable environment, why not come along to the Cheese and Wine Preview Night on Friday 17th from 7.30pm? It is open to all and tickets, which cost £7.50, are available by calling Keith Day on 01379 643945.

Concessionary prices are available to exhibiting Artists.

For further details and contact information, visit the website at www.dissartshow.org.uk .

The Art Sale & Exhibition at the Corn Hall raises funds for the benefit of the Eradication of Polio. For several years, Rotary International has matched donations of hundreds of million dollars by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to eradicate polio, with such success that the disease is still endemic in only three countries in the world.

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On April 26th and 27th the Harleston Players Youth Theatre Company is performing Babe, the Sheep-pig at Archbishop Sancroft High School, Harleston.

When Farmer Hogget wins young piglet Babe at the village fair, Mrs Hogget has only one plan in mind – to fatten him up for the pot. But, adopted and trained by the old sheepdog Fly, Babe sets his sights on a very different future, as the world’s first sheep-pig!

With a brilliant script by David Wood, the UK’s top children’s playwright, Babe, the sheep-pig is a fun, fast-moving, family show suitable for everyone aged five upwards.

Performances are at 7.30pm on Friday 26th and 2.30pm on

Saturday 27th April, in the new Sancroft Centre at the High School. Tickets (priced £4) available from Sparkle and Flair, Old Market Place, Harleston, or by phoning Mike Davison on 01379 852501. Some tickets may also be available on the door, but seating is limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

LOCAL INFORMATION | updates

Galloway gears up for a journey of remembrance WWI Centenary preparations… lest we forget!

Next year sees the beginning of the 100th anniversary of the First World War. From August 2014 through to November 2018 there will be many events commemorating this period of Britain’s history. The war touched almost everyone’s life in some way or other, their legacy is our liberty ... and we must never forget!

In January the Prime Minister announced a £50 million programme of events and education projects to mark the Centenary, with one of the prime objectives being for every state school to send student ambassadors to visit the battlefields to learn of the experiences and sacrifices of people from their local community.

With 50 years’ experience as a specialist provider to schools and colleges of study tours and day excursions to the battlefields of both World Wars, Galloway Travel Group of Mendlesham, is preparing for its role as the Centenary approaches.

Their 2014 School Tours brochure features a Centenary insert dedicated to The Somme and Ypres areas, and this month

sees the launch of WWI Centenary Tours for Adult Groups, including the provision of tailored tours to meet specific group needs, e.g. British Legion branches, East Anglian Regiments, Parish Communities, etc.

And soon three new coaches, emblazoned with striking livery specially commissioned to mark the Centenary of the First World War, will take to the road in recognition of Galloway’s long-term connections with the battlefields of the Western Front.

David Cattermole, Managing Director of Galloway, says : “The Centenary will be a wonderful opportunity to commemorate this period of our history, which cost so many lives, devastated families and affected communities. I am extremely proud that we will be playing our part in helping the people of East Anglia to share an experience and remember this special time.”

Anyone presently considering their Centenary plans, should contact one of Galloway’s Battlefield Tour experts on 01449 767778 for an informal chat, or email to ww1@travel-galloway. com (www.travel-galloway.com/ ww1centenary)

In readiness for the WWI Centenary, Galloway Managing Director, David Cattermole (left), takes delivery of two striking new Plaxton Panther coaches from Plaxton’s Sales Director, Kevin Wood.

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LOCAL INFORMATION | updates

Triumphant year of fundraising

Calling all charities

Diss Young Farmers.

Last chance to apply.

Diss Young Farmers Charity co-ordinators Bex White and Ed Webber, last year’s Chairman Peter Cullum and Macmillan representative Georgina Daniels Diss Young Farmers, a local nonprofit charity, raised a grand total of £5,000 for their chosen charity of the year, Macmillan Cancer Support. A cheque presentation was held at Burston Pavillion, the Young Farmers meeting place, with a speech from Macmillan representative Georgina Daniels.

The donated funds were said to make a huge difference to cancer care in the Norfolk region, with £5,000 contributing to run call centres, nurses and

clothing/essentials for cancer victims. Last year’s Diss Young Farmers Chairman Peter Cullum commended the club’s effort to raise such a sum and explained how he chose last year’s charity in tribute of a colleague who sadly passed away due to the disease.

Diss Young Farmers would like to thank all of the companies, small businesses and kind local people who contributed to the success of their main fundraising event, a charity auction of promises; with many promises donated in the Diss area. Also thanks goes to TW Gaze Auctioneer Mike Sarson who kindly gave his time to conduct the auction, and to Pennoyers Centre in Pulham for hosting the event.

To join the Diss Young Farmers club to make a difference for the 2012-13 year or for more information about what we get up to please contact club Chairman Daniel Woods on 07880 536561.

Calling all the local charities in Diss especially those who can help all ages should anyone need to call upon them. If charity organisers want to gain a little money to help them function and would like to be considered at 'The Big Sing' this August 11th then you only have one month left to apply.

All the applications will go before an independent body of people who have nothing to do

with this event and they will choose the charity which will go forward on that evening.

Please note that the money collected on the night cannot be shared out amongst various charities and you have until April 30th to apply.

Please email gerryandliz@ diss.co.uk as soon as possible.

This address is correct unlike the mistake I made in January.

Gerry Hosking.

Sainsbury’s Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight ...with Attleborough Junior School.

Attleborough Sainsbury’s colleague Shelley Johnson visited Attleborough Junior School last month to talk to the children in year 4 about the work Sainsbury’s is doing with Fairtrade across the world.

The talk was in conjunction with Fairtrade fortnight which runs from the 25th February till the 10th March.

Sainsbury's was one of the first supermarkets to sell Fairtrade products 16 years ago.

Since their customers began buying Fairtrade products, they have helped thousands of individual farmers become sustainable and profitable.

Shelley brought the Fairtrade products that the Attleborough branch sells including one of their top selling lines the humble and hugely popular banana.

The Attleborough branch donated 352 bananas enough for the whole school to take with them on their cultural trip to London on the 6th March.

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LOCAL INFORMATION | updates

Rosedale hosts touching photo exhibition Rosedale Funeral Home has been chosen as one of the venues for a photographic exhibition which is touring the country.

Entitled Small Actions, Big Difference, the exhibition was commissioned by Dying Matters in the run up to this year’s awareness week in May, as part of its work to tackle the taboo subject of death and bereavement.

The images highlight how seemingly small deeds can make a powerful difference to the quality of life for people in their final days, and for those who care for them.

“We’re throwing open our doors, inviting everyone to drop in to see the exhibition,” explained Rosedale Funeral Administrator Mark Hall.

“This is the first of a number of events we’re planning to mark Dying Matters Awareness Week and hope that the arrival of this exhibition will begin to encourage people to talk about their end of life and funeral wishes.

“Ultimately everyone deserves a good death and fitting send off,

and we feel it’s really important that people do speak about their wishes.”

The exhibition will be at Rosedale Funeral Home in Attleborough from Monday 8 April until Friday 12 April, when everyone is welcome to drop in (9am – 5pm). Coffee and cake will be served.

Dying Matters is a coalition that includes organisations from across the NHS, voluntary and independent health and care sectors.

An award-winning, familyrun business, Rosedale Funeral Home is recognised for its community initiatives and support for the bereaved.

Further information about the exhibition is available by calling Rosedale Funeral Home on 01953 452538. www.rosedalefuneralhome.co.uk www.dyingmatters.org

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LOCAL INFORMATION | updates

For fancy dress or party planning Try Flingers.

Over the past 22 years we’ve established a fantastic party shop in Bristol with everything you could possibly need for any party or event. We’ve now made it all available to your door with our online party shop: www. flingerspartyshop.co.uk You’ll find our brand new website easy to navigate – quickly find our huge range of fancy dress.

Whether you’re after a Pirate shirt or a Batman costume, it’s all clearly under the Fancy Dress heading.

Take a look under Fancy Dress Extras to find everything from wigs and hats to swords and masks to top off your costume. We have also got a fantastic range of children’s fancy dress, let their imagination run wild with costumes such as Harry Potter and Horrid Henry.

Our Balloon section is crammed full with hundreds of different designs and we’ve taken on board the popularity of home

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baking and offer a huge selection of bakeware products. Dress up your table, whether it’s a special day or just a meal with friends, using our Party Tableware products. We have every colour of cups, plates, cutlery, napkins, tablecovers and more. Impress your guests with our brand new glitter cutlery or serve up your bubbly of choice in our silver stemmed champagne flutes.

Save on the washing up too!

You’re sure to be looked after with every order you make as we’re a family run company and always strive to make our customers happy.

We’ll always send your purchases as soon as we can and postage starts at just £1.50. Plus, if you sign up to our mailing list you’ll receive special offers, including information about our ‘Deal of the Fortnight’.

To welcome you to our new website we are offering 15% off everything! Just enter ‘Party’ in the Discount Code box when you pay.

LOCAL INFORMATION | updates

My Mother Said I Never Should Harleston Players.

My Mother Said (featuring from left to right, Pat Parris, Cherryl Jeffries and Sara Curtis).

“In its revelation of motherdaughter emotions over the years, the play is without rivals,” wrote The Times’ theatre critic on seeing My Mother Said I Never Should. Rarely performed, but highly regarded (it was praised by the National Theatre as one of the most significant plays of the 20th Century), and the product of a playwright just 25 years old, the play broke new ground

when first performed in 1987, exposing the hopes and tensions, expectations and resentments of mother-daughter relationships in a way never seen before in British theatre.

Spanning four generations of women in the same family, from the 1920s to the 1980s, and reflecting the enormous social changes – and new choices open to women – during those years, My Mother Said I Never Should is being performed by Harleston Players over two weekends in early May. Directed by Steve Askew, the play features four of the Players’ talented actors – Meryl Keeble, Sara Curtis, Pat Parris and Cherryl Jeffries. Tickets (priced £8 and £6) are available from Harleston Pet Stores or by phoning 01379 676324.

Performances at Archbishop Sancroft High School, 7.30pm, May 3rd and 4th, 10th and 11th.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | harling memories

FOnocus Your Local

East Harling Love local history?

Then you must read Harling Memories by David O'Neale.

In Harling Memories, the author David O'Neale has collected memoirs and photos from many local residents and presented them in an impressive, interesting and vibrant way. Here is an extract from the book: 'In the 1930s there were six grocers and provisions shops in the village, also six small confectionery shops, three bakers, one chemist still in the same place, three butchers, one fishmonger and fruiterer, but

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there were also people who peddled their fish and fruit by bicycle in the 1930s. There were two fried fish shops and seven public houses still open in 1939. There were two gents' barbers, the ladies had not got onto permanent waving at that time; and two boot and shoe repairers.

A large business in the Market Place sold furniture, household goods, hardware and paraffin oil.

It also served the agricultural trade with a blacksmith, tinsmith, galvanised sheeting and wire netting etc...'

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David O'Neale David and his family have been living in Bridgham (two miles from Harling) for the past 25 years. Harling Memories is his sixth local history book. In 1998, David was one of the founders of the Bridgham Millennium Group and helped secure funding for a wide range of local projects. He has organised many local events including Viking re-enactment weekends, an Ely Cathedral choir concert in Bridgham Church and a 60th anniversary reunion of

local children who'd taken part in a fancy dress parade in 1949.

Although diagnosed with motor neurone disease a year ago, in June 2012 David helped organise a wonderful 3-day Diamond Jubilee Festival. He also managed to take part in the Industrial Revolution section of the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympics as a smelter. His latest project in Bridgham is a Coronation Banquet on June 1st to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Queen's coronation.

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | harling memories

~ COMPETITION ~

Win the book 'Harling Memories'

by David O'Neale.

Harling Memories costs ÂŁ16 and is available from the following places.

Diss Publishing Bookshop The Book Fountain, Wymondham Jarrolds, Norwich City Bookshop, Norwich Thetford Garden Centre Ancient House Museum Thetford Tourist Information Office F.L. Edge & Son, Harling Market Stores, Harling

Combining the memoirs and photos of local people, Harling Memories by David O'Neale is a beautiful book that gives a real sense of the Norfolk town's character and characters. A collector's piece for any local history buff.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | food and drink

Food & Your Local

Drink

For A Taste of Turkey

FOOD HYGIENE RATING 0

Head to Turkuaz - the home of Turkish Cuisine in Diss.

Have you ever driven past Turkuaz Restaurant in Diss and wondered what it was like? Well wonder no more.

Inside, the restaurant is warm, cosy and inviting and the staff really make you feel welcome. Turkey is famous for kebabs but there’s actually a lot more to Turkish cuisine than that.

In fact, Turkish food is very diverse with the menu including such things as mixed grill, chicken with mushrooms and white wine and lamb cutlets.

Once seated at our table we were presented with a plate of complimentary carrot, celery and a selection of olives with a tasty dip. The menu was interesting and varied and we chose a selection of starters including deep-fried breaded Camembert cheese, prawns with spring onions, peppers, garlic tomatoes and white wine, lamb liver fried with oregano, mint, onions and red wine and Falafel which is ground chickpeas and broad beans toasted in spices.

Along with the starters we were

given complimentary bread which was a nice touch.

For main courses we had a mixed grill with lamb chops, lamb and chicken shish, kofte and chicken wings, a lamb and chicken Shish kebab, moussake and Yoghurtlu Adana which was minced lamb laid on pitta bread and yoghurt covered with a really tasty sauce.

All of the starters and main courses were a big hit with generous -sized portions. Somehow we found room for dessert and managed to polish off some traditional Baklava which

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is filo pastry stuffed with pistachio and honey, yummy cheesecake and ice cream. Afterwards we were all impressed when we were presented with a plate of complimentary fruit which was beautifully presented. It was a lovely finishing touch.

All in all, the food was very impressive, as was the service and all the small extra touches that make Turkuaz stand out from other restaurants. We'll definitely be heading back.

Visit www.turkuaz.co.uk or call 01379 642147.

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All you have to do is send your completed Sudoku to Competitions, Your Local Magazine, 3 Hales Yard, Diss, IP22 4AF by 17th April to be in with a chance of winning. Usual Circuit Media competition rules apply.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | food and drink

For a cosy traditional pub Try The Red Lion at Needham.

If there's anyone who knows how to run pubs it's The Massey family.

For more than 30 years they've worked locally in the pub trade and, for the last four years, have run The Red Lion.

Last year, dad Joe and mum Susan, along with their son Michael, finally bought The Red Lion.

'We're an old-fashioned pub with a real homely, cosy feel,' explains Michael. 'When I was growing up in the 1980s Mum and Dad always ran pubs. What we're doing here is bringing back the kind of pub we had back then.'

So how is the Red Lion different?

'We're a family-run business and really care about our customers,' says Michael. 'We've even arranged day trips for our customers to places like the dogs or go-karting. Customer service

is key. If someone books a table for a meal at 6.30pm they can stay as long as they'd like‌we wouldn't dream of asking them to finish by a certain time. A lot of pubs nowadays want to you come in, spend your money and then move on to make way for the next person. We're not like that at all.'

The Red Lion serves food from Tuesday to Sunday.

It offers a traditional pub menu with a few surprises! 'We do all the usual things people expect such as fish and chips or steak pie but we also do things like paella which is a little bit different,' says Michael.

It offers lunchtime specials and an early-bird special on a Friday between 5.30 and 6.30pm that only costs ÂŁ5 for a meal and a drink - booking essential.

Better still, it caters for all the family. 'Children are very welcome,' says Michael. 'We have

an outdoor children's play area with swings, slide, frisbees and even a bouncy castle. We have rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs, cats and ducks who little children love to watch. We also offer a children's menu and have highchairs available for use.'

So why not give the Red Lion a try. You won't regret it.

For more information log onto www.theredlionneedham. co.uk or call 01379 853930.

Pictures supplied

by Suzie Vincent.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | food and drink

Ask the Chef!

Braised Red Cabbage Ingredients • 750 g red cabbage • 350 g Bramley apples • 50 g butter • 250 g onions, finely choppe d • 1 clove garlic • ½ tsp grated nutmeg • ½ tsp cinnamon • 4 tbsp brown sugar, unrefin ed • 4 tbsp white wine vinega r

Dear Simon, Please can you help me to cook red cabbage so that it looks like the red cabbage you get in a restaurant and something nice to go with it, as I always end up with a saucepan of red water and a soggy pink mess!!!

Yours Shelia Coleman of Roydon.

Hi Sheila, Braised Red Cabbage is a great accompaniment to cooked meats, cold or hot. Try this recipe with added Apples...

Please find the recipe to the right, enjoy...

Method 1. Preheat your oven to 160 C/140C fan/gas 2. Cut the cabbage into quarters and rem ove the hard woody stalk then finely shred the cabbag e and set to one side.

2. Peel, core and finely cho p the apples, and place them in a pan & soften them in butter for about 5 minutes.

3. Peel and finely chop the onions, add them to the app les along with the garlic. Soften these for a further 5 minutes before adding in the spices and sugar.

4. Tip in the red cabbage, mix well, season and add the vinegar. Cover with a tight-fi tting lid and bake for about 2 hours until really soft and the cabbage has soaked up all the flavours.

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You could win Sunday lunch for two at The Bell Inn, just by sending your food question in for Simon to answer!

Send your question along with your name, address and daytime phone number to Ask the Chef, Your Local Magazine, 3 Hales Yard, Diss, IP22 4AF or email design@yourlocalmagazine.net.

Whatever your food query, Simon can help!

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | general

Getting it right For a great summer of events.

Those readers who keep an eye on the notice boards outside St. Mary's Church in Diss may have wondered why they have been blank for so long. Well apart from the services there has not been any entertainment arranged, there never is this time of the year, but that is not to say we haven't been planning for spring and summer events.

You may recall one or two people who have worked so hard over many years have stepped down and as luck has it we have got people to take over and they are putting a programme of perhaps different style events together to entertain the community.

Your favourite 'Lunchtime Concerts' will return with a new look but at the time of writing I am waiting for their summer programme and when I receive

it I will let you all know what's going on.

A new committee has also been set up to organise the Christmas Market but that's far in the future for we all need to enjoy a good sunny summer to buck us all up. One thing is for certain 'The Big Sing' will be back on August 11th.

There are other outside events that go on also in this parish church so keep looking at those boards for more information. The Summer fete is gathering momentum and next month I should be able to tell you fully what we intend to put on and this lively occasion's new name. So keep reading 'Your Local' and you will know what your hard working Parish Church is putting on for the enjoyment of everyone.

Gerry Hosking.

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Fair

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2nd May 2013

Held at The Park Hotel, Diss Open to the public from 1pm-6pm

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Boost Your Business… With Your Local Business Fair Looking for a fantastic way to advertise your business? Then look no further…

On May 2nd 2013 Your Local Magazine are holding their annual Business Fair at The Park Hotel, Diss.

Places are limited and going fast, so be quick and book yours now to avoid disappointment - there are only a few spaces left! In the current business climate, never has it been more important than for local companies to support each other. The Your Local Business Fair gives you a unique and exciting opportunity to do just that. Use this powerful marketing medium to promote your product or service while also having the chance to learn about other local businesses. Harness the power of working together to be even more successful.

Opening the event, and guest speaker is...

David McNally Chief Executive Norwich City Football Club David McNally, joined Norwich City Football Club in June 2009 as Chief Executive. Over the past few seasons he has led an operational turnaround which has resulted in operational profitability, consistent performance and successive promotions back to the Premier League.

Prior to then he was Chief Executive at Fulham and Sales and Marketing Director with Celtic.

Before working in the football industry, he held a number of roles at blue chip companies including Courtaulds Textiles, Sara Lee, L’Oreal, Max Factor and Colgate-Palmolive.

Open to the Public 1pm - 6pm with Free Entry...

Stand Set-Up Time: 9:30am. Start Time: 12:00pm.

To book a stand, email gary@yourlocalmagazine.net or call 01379 642044.

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LOCAL BUSINESS | updates

BusinessUpdates Your Local

Want to find out why Diss is so special?

Then head to Your Local Magazine Business Fair on May 2nd.

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On May 2nd 2013 Your Local Magazine are holding their annual Business Fair at the Park Hotel, Diss.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to find out more about the local businesses in your area.

Sometimes it’s easy to turn to the internet to buy something.

But actually there’s another way – everything you might need can be found right here in Diss and the surrounding villages.

We live in an amazing place with a vast array of local businesses flourishing right on your doorstep.

Don’t believe us? Then why not come along and see for yourself.

We guarantee you’ll be as impressed as we are. What’s more, this year Your Local Magazine are proud to announce that David McNally, the chief Executive of Norwich City Football Club will be opening and speaking at the fair.

David McNally joined Norwich City in June 2009. Over the past few seasons he has led an operational turnaround which has resulted in operational profitability, consistent performance and successive promotions to the Premier League.

So come along and support the local businesses serving our community. By shopping local in 2013 we can continue to enjoy a wide range of products and services close to home.

The Business Fair opens to the public from 1pm-6pm and entry is free.

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LOCAL BUSINESS | waveney land rover & 4x4

Waveney EXPERTISE • SERVICE • PASSION

Land Rover & 4x4 For all your Land Rover & 4x4 needs Trust Waveney Land Rovers, Harleston.

April 2013 is the 2nd anniversary of Waveney Land Rover & 4x4 in Harleston.

Originally part of GM Autotech under Leighten Ball, the company now stands alone and, under the guidance of senior technician and Manager Jono Rout, has grown from strength to strength.

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Jono began working on Land Rovers when he was still at primary school, helping out in the family garage business - at the tender age of ten he was already tackling major repairs under his father’s watchful eye. That initial interest has developed into a lifelong enthusiasm and appreciation for the marque, from the basic Series 1 models of 1948 to the latest technology-laden vehicles produced today. Not content with just working on Land Rovers, as an active member of both the Suffolk Land Rover Owners Club and 4x4 Response, Jono uses his own Land

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Rovers in the environments they were designed for and perform so well in. Technician Andrew Broadley has also been with the

company from the start and he too shares the enthusiasm that surrounds the brand.

Waveney Land Rover's busy workshop is equipped to carry out the full range of operations any Land Rover may need, using parts made to original equipment standards and a minimum 12 month 12,000 mile warranty on work carried out. MOT testing and servicing are a large part of their regular work including fixed price minor lubrication services to scheduled services on newer vehicles to the manufacturers specification – their lower overheads can mean substantial

savings over main dealer servicing, even for new vehicles, without compromising the manufacturer’s warranty. In addition to servicing, the workshop is able to tackle all other major and minor repairs – typical jobs include transmission repair and replacement, timing belt renewal and air suspension diagnosis and repair. Whilst your vehicle is in for repair you can take advantage of their free courtesy Land Rover Discovery perfect if your own Land Rover is an indispensable part of your life and work.

One of the more interesting sides of the business is the preparation and modification of vehicles for expedition and extreme off-road work. Jono has prepared Land Rovers for the difficult terrain of North Africa where the careful design and application of any modifications

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has to be of the highest standard – their customers really appreciate this level of care and attention and the confidence it gives them to enjoy their expeditions.

Closer to home, numerous extreme off-road Land Rovers have been modified in their workshops, including suspension, steering and brake up-grades, winch installation and rewiring of electrical systems for safe operation under competition conditions.

The aim of Waveney Land Rovers is to provide ‘Expertise, Service and Passion’ - loyal

customers travel substantial distances in the knowledge that their vehicle is going to be looked after by such a dedicated team – many are on first name terms and have become friends over the years. Their valued support is really appreciated.

So why not head down to Waveney Land Rover & 4x4 and meet the team for yourself, where you are always guaranteed a warm welcome.

Alternatively call on 01379 854751, log on to www.wlr4x4.co.uk or look us up on facebook.

Ever wondered what happens when an ambulance gets stuck in the snow? Or a doctor needs to reach a patient in an area unsuitable for a normal vehicle? That's where 4x4 Response steps in.

Made up of a dedicated team of volunteers, 4x4 Response provides 4-wheel drive support to the emergency services, councils, charities and other voluntary organisations.

'The idea actually originated in Norfolk ten years ago and has since spread nationally,' says Jono Rout, a local volunteer. 'We have a dedicated controller who contacts whoever is closest to where help is needed in order to send support as quickly as possible.'

So in what ways can 4x4 response help?' 'The service is particularly useful in bad weather,' explains Jono Rout. 'When we had a lot of snow in January, we were able to help by making sure doctors and

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LOCAL BUSINESS | waveney land rover & 4x4 staff could get to hospitals and we've also pulled ambulances out of the snow. We also assist the Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue team.

To become a volunteer, you need your own 4-wheel drive vehicle and all necessary training is given. To find out more or to volunteer, please log onto www.4x4response.net.

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Anniversary...

Thirty years in Business For local family company John Doe of Diss.

Founded in Diss in 1983 by John Doe, the company has been developed over the last thirty years by John, his wife Angela and sons Charles and Edward.

In 2011 they moved into new purpose-built premises on Sawmills Road. Now, they are celebrating their 30th anniversary with a range of special offers across the store over the threeday Easter period.

Despite their incredible

growth, John Doe of Diss is still very much a family business with the high level of personal service they have become renowned for.

'Customer service always has - and always will be - key to what we do,' says Charles Doe. 'We will go that extra mile and offer that extra personal touch to keep our customers happy. Our showroom

offers people the chance to browse and ask for advice without the high pressure selling you can find in other places. Our staff don't work on commission and instead

will offer you relaxed, friendly advice.'

The showroom itself is packed with an incredibly wide range of products to suit all budgets.

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LOCAL BUSINESS | john doe of diss: 30th anniversary 'We now offer everything you need to furnish your house, all under one roof,' says co-director Charles Doe.'You don't need to travel to Norwich, Ipswich or Bury. We have a fantastic range of the best-know brands all at competitive prices.'

The range of stock is very impressive. They stock beds, furniture, dining sets, bedding, duvets and pillows, curtains and blinds, lamps, rugs, homes accessories and, of course, carpet and other types of flooring including laminate.

Carpet is still a large part of John Doe's business.

'We offer a top-quality measuring and fitting service. All our fitters are employed by us and we use our own vans,' says Charles Doe. 'They are professionally trained with years of experience and we guarantee you'll be impressed by their work. We also sell carpet remnants and offer a rug-making service.'

John Doe can also provide a furniture and carpet disposal service to make renovating your house or giving it a new look,

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LOCAL BUSINESS | john doe of diss: 30th anniversary

History John Doe of Diss began life in a small shop at the top of St Nicholas Street in 1983. It stocked carpet remnants and flooring samples. It had been the lifelong dream of John Doe and his wife Angela.

John himself had worked in the carpet trade since 1964 as a salesman for Aldrich Bros, Brush and Wholesale Carpeting Company. There, he learnt the importance of good advice and service which was to stand him in good stead in his new business.

At the start, John used his own garage for storage and sons Edward and Charles would help unroll and cut the carpet to length in the evenings and at weekends.

Eventually, in 1985, the renovation of a new showroom was completed after John Doe expanded into the shop next door. It created a two-floor showroom and office.

As time passed and the business grew, John Doe also acquired a warehouse showroom on easier than ever. As they drop off your old furniture or fit a new carpet, they'll take the old one away with them for a small fee.

With 0% interest deals available on selected furniture, shop local with John Doe for a great deal.

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Vinces Road. This eventually expanded into five units as new stock was added. By now the company had also started to sell beds and other furniture and space was at a premium.

But the dream was always to have everything under one roof.

Very much a local family business, the Doe family wanted to stay in Diss and it was only in 2011 they were finally able to open in the current premises on Sawmills Road.

The family designed the property themselves using only local tradesmen - after purchasing the land.

Together, they decided to name the building Howard House after a former long-standing employee, Don Howard who retired in 2003 after twenty years of service.

Finally, in April 2011, John Doe of Diss opened and has since gone from strength to strength.

Alongside their domestic customers, John Doe also take on larger jobs for commercial clients such as flooring for offices, schools, pubs and restaurants.

So whatever you need, head

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to John Doe of Diss. You'll be guaranteed a warm welcome, friendly advice and service that's second to none.

For more information log onto www.johndoeofdiss.co.uk or call 01379 644081.

LOCAL BUSINESS | mototechniks

Mototechniks Love Motorcycles?

Head to Mototechnik's Open Day on Sunday 12th May 10am-4pm.

Over the past eight years, busy motorcycle centre Motortechniks has built up an excellent reputation for specialising in all types of performance bikes and BMWs. Based at Tothill, Stowmarketwith easy access from junction 49 of the A14 - the company has recently expanded and moved into bigger premises. They have now taken on the Aprilia, Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera dealerships and have a great range of new and secondhand stock. Their motorcycle centre has a fully-equipped, clean workshop with three ramps. It's equipped with all the latest technology for fault diagnosis and part finding.

They can diagnose, repair, test and re-set fault codes connected

with modern bikes' sophisticated electrical systems, including those on BMWs. With three expert technicians, Mototechniks can tackle all jobs from fitting a mirror to a scooter to full services, rebuilds, restorations and trackday/race preparation among other services.

They also specialise in servicing and repairs to all performance bikes. All work is completed with an emphasis on thoroughness and no job is out of their range.

Mototechniks take pride in their servicing which includes checks on areas that are often ignored.

They keep a huge range of service parts in stock to enable them to keep to schedule rather than keep

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customers waiting. Whatever make or model of motorcycle you ride, their parts department can supply spares or parts. No bike leaves the premises before being road tested to ensure it is safe and labour rates are extremely competitive.

As a ministry MOT station, Mototechniks offer pre-booked MOT tests 'while-you-wait' and an MOT reminder service.

Motorcycle fans will enjoy their well-equipped shop and showroom.

For more information log onto www.mototechniks.com, or find them on Facebook or Twitter.

Mototechniks are holding an open day on Sunday May 12th.

With a free hog roast (donations to the East Anglian Air Ambulance),

a rodeo bull, face-painting, and competitions, it's a great family day out. For information please visit www.mototechniks.com.

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LOCAL BUSINESS | updates

On a brighter note

Harleston Job Clubs

Kids Eye Protection.

Every Wednesday 10am – 2pm, everyone welcome Every Thursday 12 – 2pm, for 16-24 year olds.

As summer draws ever closer, the nation is getting ready to spend time outside soaking up the sun.

Children have large pupils and extremely clear lenses that let in lots of UV light. As a result, across a lifetime it is thought we receive 80 per cent of our exposure to UV rays before the age of 18*. Despite the young being particularly vulnerable to sun damage, it may surprise you to learn that only 3 per cent of children regularly wear sunglasses.

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Children should be encouraged to wear sunglasses throughout the year, especially during the summer.

Good quality sunglasses can filter out most, if not all, UV radiation and wearing a widebrimmed hat can also reduce the risk of potential eye-related damage. Over exposure to ultraviolet light, such as spending a day at the beach without proper eye protection can cause a temporary but painful burn to the surface of the eye, similar to sunburn on the skin.”

For further information, please visit our website: www.adkinsopticians.co.uk *Statistics sourced from Johnson & Johnson Vision Care.

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If you’re looking for work then come along to the Job Clubs where you’ll find friendly and informal support.

The team can offer help with anything job related from CV writing to IT training.

Throughout March and April the Job Clubs have been working with training providers to offer free courses for jobseekers in receipt of active benefits. We have already completed a First Aid and Health & Safety course and throughout April we are running Food Hygiene, Sage and Excel courses. If you would be interested in participating in any of the above courses then please come along to the Job Clubs for further information. All our services are free and confidential and everyone is welcome.

WHAT’S ON IN APRIL Certified Courses as above Careers Advice – Tuesday 23 April 9.45am-3.30pm – please book.

A professional Careers Advisor will be holding 1:1 appointments offering additional support if you are looking for work or seeking training/learning opportunities.

IT Help – every Wednesday 12.30-2pm – please book. Help with anything IT from sending emails to carrying out online job searches. For more information please contact Lucy Marjoram or Jake Kubala. Call 01379 851920, Text 07857 374857, email jobsclub@ harleston-norfolk.org.uk, find us on Facebook – Harleston Jobs Club or call into Harleston Information Plus, 8 Exchange Street, Harleston.

Employers – Looking For Staff?

Advertise your vacancy for free at the Jobs Club and reach local jobseekers.

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | collectors

Collectors & Enthusiasts Your Local

I collect...Tottenham Hotspur football cards and stickers

Tim with Jimmy Greaves I have been a Tottenham Hotspur fan my whole life. I was born in Southgate, North London and have had the pleasure of seeing and meeting some of their legends both past and present including Jones, Greaves, Jennings, Mackay, Hoddle, Ardilles, Ginola, Gascoigne, Klinsmann, Sheringham and topping the list - Bill Nicolson (Mr Tottenham!).

Although I've followed Spurs since I was a boy, I only really started collecting trade cards and stickers about seven years ago - I wish I'd started earlier! Up until then, I'd collected all sorts of Spurs memorabilia including badges, autographs, photographs and books but I decided to downsize and spend my money concentrating on and collecting cards and stickers.

My collection is divided into four categories. Firstly tobacco cards - these were found in packets of cigarettes from companies such

as Churchman, Gallaher, Hill, Ogdens and Godfrey Phillips.

Secondly, there are those cards found with non-tobacco items such as Brooke Bond tea, Kellogs Cereals, A&BC bubble gum and newspapers like the Daily Mirror.

Cards originate from the 1800s and in the early days they were not in sets of your particular team. In the mid 1970s companies such as Topps and FKS issued sets but various cards were sold in packets so you had a challenge on your hands to complete your set by swapping them at school.

The third category I use is football stickers from companies such as FKS, Merlin, Panini and Topps.

My final category I call 'today' and these are more modern cards and stickers which are issued in

squad sets. Collecting these sets still involves lots of swapping but now you can also buy any odd ones that you require from the manufacturers to complete your set.

I also have a fascination for Brazil (Pele, Zico, Socrates, Ronaldo etc), the colour yellow, the flair and flamboyancy of 'The Beautiful Game" and their incredible skills.

These days the players are Europebased and not in their homeland.

That brilliant football of the 1950s to 1990s seems to have passed by but the odd moment of brilliance is still to be seen at times! I have a small collection of Brazilian cards and stickers which I keep in their very own folder.

My all-time favourite Spurs player is Jimmy Greaves who I have met on a number of occasions.

I have over 100 different cards and stickers of him in Chelsea, Spurs, West Ham and England colours. Last November he was at a talk show at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay and I took along my collection to show him - he was very impressed!

At present, I have a collection of about 19,000 cards and stickers and I'm still on the look-out for more.

On average I spend about £15 per card….the most expensive one I've bought was £30. But it's possible to spend hundreds of pounds - in some very rare cases - even £1000 on one card if you have the cash!

I'd like to thank everyone who has helped me with my collection including Garry at FCCM, John at Sporting Collectibles, Paul at KPM, Andy at Football Cards UK and Alan in Bushey Heath. But extra special thanks must go to my partner Carol for her interest in and support of my hobby but also for putting up with the clutter.

Tim Walken.

FOOTBALL MEMORABILIA SALE Football cards, programmes and many other items of memorabilia will be on sale at the Norwich Football Programme & Memorabilia Fair at The Brook Hotel, Bowthorpe, Norwich on Sunday April 28th 10.30am2.30pm. Entry 50p, children free.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | homes and gardens

Homes & Gardens Your Local

Charli's House A beautiful bathroom.

The bathroom I walked into on day one was horrific, complete with cowboy swing doors. So, like the kitchen, this room definitely needed some work. The first step was to remove the outside store that was part of the room and create one big open room. This also let in a south facing window and has given a brilliant light to the room.

Hating baths, I decided not to squeeze a bath into the space and make the room feel squashed.

Instead I chose a larger shower enclosure, complete with tower shower. I could spend hours in a shower so it was perfect for

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me. Space was always a niggling thought in the back of my head with this bathroom. Wall hung sink shelves are a perfect way of creating a sense of space. By allowing the eye to still see the floor underneath the sink, it tricks the mind that the sink doesn't take up space. I also opted for a concealed cistern with back to wall toilet. Boxing behind the toilet and sink with the same tiles I used on the floor and in the shower concealed the cistern and created a deep shelf that I could fill with beautiful bathroom pieces. Instead of just having a functional bathroom, I wanted

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a room I could spend time in, and my hunt for an armchair or stool still continues. My chrome and grey colour scheme for the room makes the room feel modern and light. The pink flecks in the stone shelving add a sense of warmth to the room and will be a perfect colour to pick up in the soft furnishings.

Hallways are a brilliant place to do something dramatic.

Scouring the Little Greene Paint chart, my eyes were instantly

drawn to the colour adventurer.

Instead of painting the walls in the deep aubergine colour I decided to paint the ceiling, creating a dramatic entrance. I also chose a set of three lights to run down the hallway and the patterned kilner jars cast a gorgeous patterned light across the dark ceiling.

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | homes and gardens

Keep Yer Heel Down Bor! Wotcha!...

Believe it or not we used to sell produce from our market garden (pictured right) at Blo Norton. We'd put a home made sign outside the gate chalked up with whatever we'd got surplus of. I remember putting one up advertising cres for sale. My dad had great pleasure in telling me it should be 'cress.' And younger brother, Doug, even added a 'slogan' to one of his, writing 'Strawberries makes a lovely tea!'

In the days before 'pick your own' became the rage, we'd already started by opening strawberry beds for the public to pick jam strawberries. This was only done after the first and larger strawberries had been picked by us and sent to Covent Garden market. Smaller strawberries make the best jam anyway. I always loved picking the first strawberries. Under glass at first of course three or four of them would fill the ¼lb punnet that they were marketed in.

It was a lovely sight to see the fruit making a sea of red and green (calyx) before the punnets were packed ready for Covent Garden. So it was sad to receive a message from our salespeople that they wanted the green calyces turned over! Reason being that after travelling overnight, and then time in a shop window the calyx didn't look so attractive!

I've decided to grow strawberries again, but will stick to the old varieties Cambridge Favourite and Royal Sovereign because, I've noticed with newer types that the calyces don't come out easily!

Dew yew keep a troshin' and remember, rain gauges are subject to the weather – mine cracked through frosts - but 'it's an ill wind...'

Diss Garden Centre benefited by £4.99!

Mark Aiken dayburst@diss.co.uk 07810 852089.

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A perfect cut flower and just a few blooms can fill a room with their heavenly scent. These varieties can be grown outside, in tubs or inside a greenhouse or conservatory. They need welldrained soil in a sunny spot, away from harsh winds. Height 2030cm. Bulb size 5/+cm.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | homes and gardens

The Norfolk Big Switch and Save is on Over 800,000 households in Norfolk are being urged to sign up for the Norfolk Big Energy Switch.

Five local authorities across Norfolk have got together to establish a dedicated Collective Energy Switching programme to get people to join together in a collective bulk-buying group to get cheaper gas and electricity tariffs.

Residents can sign up by visiting www.bigswitchandsave. co.uk from the comfort of their own home. If you don’t have access to the internet you can sign up by calling your local council or pop into one of the Council’s customer service centres where staff will be able to help you. People will need a recent energy bill, an annual statement is best. Anyone can sign up to save but there’s no obligation to go ahead.

Once the auction is completed everybody will be informed of how much they could save. If it turns out

you are one of the very few who are already on a lower tariff you simply don’t swap.

It is estimated that 61,000 homes across Norfolk are in fuel poverty, which means more than 10 per cent of income is spent on electricity and gas.

William Nunn, Leader of Breckland Council said; “We need to put pressure on energy suppliers who continue to impose major price rises on households. I would really encourage everyone to sign up to find out if they could get a better deal. We have officers holding advice and guidance roadshows around the district so please pop along if you would like a chat and further information.”

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10% OFF

Any plant

AEE - a lover of plants @ Snetterton Park Welcomes you to its Plant Centre in April.

Bring this copy of ‘Your Local’ along with you to get a 10% discount OFF ANY plant in the Plant Centre.

We have a marvellous selection of Dwarf; Intermediate & Tall Bearded Iris along with some Allium to plant between them.

We are here to help you with your plant selections or queries and are able to take cards as well as cash. There are a lovely

selection of Alpines' some will be coming up to bud & flower. Old Fashioned Roses are putting out their new spring shoots and the Perennials & Ornamental Grasses are competing with the Shrubs to put on new growth.

Narcissus; Tulips; Camassia; Allium & Anemone have been grown in pots and will add extra colour to the bare spots in your garden.

Looking forward to seeing you all once again!

Anne & Mel Etheridge.

Can I cut down my trees?

By Joan Garnham, Waveney Tree Specialists.

Not necessarily. Local Councils have a legal duty to protect trees.

They can designate the area a Conservation Area or can make a tree preservation order (TPO). In either case, permission to do any work on a tree must be applied for – it doesn’t matter who owns the tree.

Why? To protect trees which are particularly attractive; protect important trees or groups of trees; protect woodland; protect wildlife habitats.

Often permission to build new houses is given on the condition that the existing trees are carefully preserved; so when the house is sold, the new owner will not be able to cut down the tree. You do not need to own the tree to apply for a TPO but the person who will decide is the Tree Officer employed by the Council.

To find out if either condition applies, contact your local District Council and ask for the planning

department, they will tell you whether you are in a Conservation Area or whether you own a tree with a TPO. The system allows essential and sensible work to be carried out. The forms are available on the web or the council will send you one. The Tree Officer will probably want to see the tree before passing judgment. This is a free service but beware - to work on a tree in these circumstances without permission can incur a fine of up to £20,000!!

Permission will take about 6 weeks unless one of the 3 Ds applies; Dead, Dying or Dangerous.

It's still a good idea to check that the Tree Officer also thinks it necessary.

The most sensible route is to get a good tree surgeon to advise you; they work closely with Tree Officers; they should not charge for this and will usually do all the necessary paperwork. Please contact us if you need more information, help or advice. Tel: 01379 668636.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | pulham village orchestra

Pulham Village Orchestra

30

years of music in Pulham Market!

Under its Musical Director, Margery Baker, it Archive photo of early PVO Members has an established history of performance, workshop The Pulham Orchestra is a vibrant mentoring and amateur community orchestra delivery, based in the picturesque village of assisting young aspiring players and working in collaboration Pulham Market.

This year the orchestra is with schools, other voluntary celebrating its 30th anniversary. In organisations and professional those 30 years, it has come a long musicians. It is this collaborative way. From its beginnings in the spirit which gives it a very special 1980s, when local GP Dr Patrick role in this rural area. It fulfils a Rawlence gathered some fourteen very real need, musically, socially players together in a village studio, and educationally.

Its regular adult membership The Pulham Orchestra has grown to a membership of nearly forty, meets from 2-4pm on the second drawn from a wide geographical and fourth Tuesday afternoon area along the length of the River of the month at the Memorial Hall, Pulham Market. They give Waveney and beyond.

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Thanks to the vibrant Pulham Village Orchestra. three or four concerts a year at various venues in East Anglia. The programmes cover a wide range of classical music. It is invited to perform at a variety of functions raising money through concerts for many churches and charitable organisations.

Its biennial weekend workshop is a happy blend of young and old, professional and amateur. The 2012 Workshop was held over the weekend of 2nd – 4th November and a staff of 12 professional tutors helped players to achieve untold heights in performing works by Brahms and Schubert. The Orchestra also holds ‘Come and Play’ days once

or twice a year when musicians of all ages and experience are invited to come along for an informal, fun day of music-making.

The Pulham Orchestra is open to all who wish to join no audition is required but you do need some sight-reading ability. For more information log onto www.pvo.org.uk or Tel. 01379 852836.

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Meet the PVO's Musical Director Margery Baker...

The Pulham Orchestra’s Musical Director Margery Baker is a professional conductor with a strong background in education.

Margery’s Norfolk connection began when she worked as a lecturer at Keswick Hall College of Education, which was a vibrant and energetic place for music making. It was in 1982, at a performance of Mozart’s Cosi fan Tutte conducted by Margery at the College, that the seeds of the Pulham Orchestra were sown, for this was where its Founder, Dr Patrick Rawlence, first met Margery. Margery spent 13 years as Musical Director of the Eye Bach Choir and has worked with the North Norfolk Chamber Opera. And not content with just the Pulham Orchestra, she has been Musical Director of the Wymondham Youth Orchestra since its formation by Kay Dorling in 1988. Margery gives much of her professional time to amateur organisations, with music education at the forefront of her work.

On top of her busy schedule she has found time to

accompany the British Soprano, Lindsay Gowers and struck up a partnership with Valerie Denny – a former colleague from Keswick Hall – performing a two-piano repertoire.

Pulham Orchestra’s Leader, Martin Wyatt, has this to say about Margery: “Amateur orchestras totally depend on their conductors for inspiration and organisation and in Margery Baker the Pulham Orchestra has been led by an outstanding musician whose enthusiasm is for local amateur musicianship, which she can coax to a good level of performance skills.

Margery has been the backbone and driving force of this orchestra from its inception.

Her huge energy, commitment, skill and dedicated hard work – much of which is behind the scenes, between rehearsals and never noticed by the orchestra or public – have been an inspiration for us all. Not by chance have several of the orchestra been Musical Directors in their own right; I run orchestras and choirs of my own, but regard Margery’s conducting skills as a mentoring service; she always has new ideas, positive and practical ways of improving instrumental skills and a warm-hearted endearing approach to teaching that brings out the best from the team in front of her.”

No sex please, we're British!

Says Pulham Players…

Well-respected local amateur dramatics group Pulham Players are presenting comedy classic No Sex Please, We're British at the Pulham Market Memorial Hall from Thursday May 30th to Saturday June 1st.

With an impressive 16-year run in London's West End, the play is a riotous farce complete with slapstick capers, innuendo and misunderstanding. Frances and Peter were expecting a calm, happy start to their married life together. But owing to an unfortunate mistake they find themselves inundated with pornographic material from the 'Scandinavian Import Company'.

Peter's snobbish mother, senior bank officials and a hapless bank cashier all find themselves entangled in the hilarious events that follow.

Directed by Peter Lavin, No Sex Please We're British

guarantees to have audiences rolling in their seats with laughter.

The box office is at Pulham Market Memorial Hall on Saturday April 27th from 11.00 to 12.00. After that, contact Sandra on 01379 676769, pop into Sam's Local Shopper in the village or email tickets@pulhamplayers. com.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | health and wellbeing

Health & Wellbeing Your Local

The Sweet Truth about Sugar and Weight Loss From Fit Club, Diss.

As a personal trainer and tutor of anatomy and physiology I have a keen interest as to how the body works and why people come to the gym but do not lose the weight they want despite exercising. The bottom line is you cannot train over a bad diet especially one high in sugar. Over the past 10 years I have noticed an increase in the amount of sugar that people consume through the food they eat and the drink they drink; I might even go as far as to say an `addiction` to sugar is what has happened without them realising it.

Diets over the past years have cut down on fats and made people more aware of the ones to avoid but now sugar is the greater evil due to

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its effects on our blood sugar and insulin levels within the body. Our blood needs only around a teaspoon of sugar circulating in it to take part in activities and it is our insulin that makes sure that there is only ever around this level at any one time.

The more sugary foods we eat the more insulin will be released and if we repeatedly consume high sugary foods throughout the day our pancreas has to release insulin for longer and each time we consume such foods as most sweeteners, grains, cookies, pastries, cakes and other high glycaemic carbohydrates it is leaving an excess of insulin in our blood stream. Insulin works by stimulating your cells to sponge up this excess sugar out of your

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bloodstream. Once inside your cells, sugar is used for energy, with any excess amount being converted to fat tissue.

If you have too much sugar floating around in your blood vessels, it is likely that you also have too much insulin travelling through your system as well.

What's the problem with having too much insulin in your circulation?

Excess insulin is known to cause: • Weight gain, since insulin promotes the storage of fat • Brain fogginess • Intestinal bloating • Sleepiness especially after meals • Increased blood pressure

What can you do with your food and lifestyle choices to support healthy blood sugar and insulin levels?

1. Clean up your diet to include foods low on the glycaemic index.

2. Reduce or eliminate your intake of sugar and all foods that contain sugar. Some of the most concentrated sources of sugar are soda, cookies, chocolate bars, donuts, pastries, ice cream, and ketchup.

3. Be aware that so called 'Reduced Sugar or No Added Sugar' does not mean it is better as manmade sugars such as maltodextrin,

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | health and wellbeing sorbitol, dextrose, mannitol & xylitol will be present so WATCH OUT MUMS some foods are not as good as they claim for children.

4. We do not need excess sugar and if you are addicted then break the cycle and after a 4 day withdrawal you will have kicked the habit and your taste buds will change to find sugar too sweet!

If you think you have a problem with insulin resistance then book in with one of our fitness team at Fit Club to discuss your diet.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | senior

Senior Section Your Local

All Hallows Healthcare

Take a closer look at some of our quality services.

All Hallows Homecare is designed to help the local community, delivering care, domestic tasks and meals on wheels to a wide range of people living in their own home. It aims to assist people to live as independently as possible, whilst remaining in the comfort and safety of their own home.

Appointments for the Homecare team can be one off or set regular visits. Therefore if a carer would like some time off this service could arrange holiday cover for an evening, a week or more.

It can also be hugely beneficial to anyone after being discharged from hospital and needing

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help whilst they recover. A befriending service is also available designed to support socially isolated people.

All Hallows Day Service is available 5 days a week Monday— Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm (daycare on Sundays can be arranged if required). Situated in Bungay, it is a safe place for elderly people to socialise, enjoy home cooked food and provides an opportunity to participate in a wide range of recreational activities encouraging physical and mental stimulation.  Daycare is equally beneficial to carers, enabling them to enjoy a well-deserved break. Special

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diets can be catered for and a choice of menu is offered. A bathing service is also available and is ideal for people struggling to get in and out of the bath at home. Specialist palliative day care is available every Monday from the Day Centre situated behind the Hospital in Ditchingham.

For both services, funding is accepted from Norfolk and Suffolk Social Services, personal budgets and from the client themselves. For more information on All Hallows Homecare please call 01986 891676 or for All Hallows Day Service, call 01986 892643.

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Diss Woodturning Club New members welcome!

The Diss and District Woodturning Club is a small, friendly group, with both male and female members, based in Redgrave. It has the use of an excellent workshop and has a fabulous Jet lathe capable of carrying out all types of turning, from the most intricate to quite literally treetrunks!

All categories of woodturners are welcome to join the club, from the absolute beginner to the expert! Help and guidance is available for all, irrespective of experience or ability, to develop your turning technique, improve your designs or tackle that project you have always dreamed of!

The club meets on the last Friday evening of the month at 7.30pm.

Most meetings have a guest demonstrator to inspire members to tackle new or more ambitious projects

plus a small number of all day demonstrations. Demonstrators vary from professional turners of international repute, to local professionals and talented amateurs from throughout East Anglia.

We also try to include at least one social event each year. These have varied from BBQ lunches entertained by live jazz bands, to informal dinners in local pubs. The club is also affiliated to the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB).

So if you would like the chance to enjoy the magic of turning a lump of wood into a really beautiful and useful object, please contact either Ken Hatton on 01379-687579 or Chris Davies on 01379-898236. We would love to hear from you, so pick up the phone!!

Help for those unable to carry out essential household repairs & installations With Poppy Calls.

Being able to live independently at home is something that most of us take for granted. But for many people, looking after a home can be a source of frustration and difficulty.

What is Poppy Calls?

Poppy Calls provide a free dedicated handy-person service to those who are unable to carry out small repairs and minor alterations to their homes. Using our own trusted and trained fitters, and in partnership with other specialist agencies, we can take away the jobs that make life difficult.

Safety at home Your security is important to us. All of our fitters carry identity cards, which they will show you at the time of the visit. Our visits are scheduled in advance, so you will know when to expect a visit.

So how can we help you?

We carry out a range of small household repairs and minor adaptations. Here's some of the ways our Poppy Calls fitters can help you: • Putting up shelves, curtain rails and grab rails • Changing light bulbs and tap washers • Fitting door and window locks and other security items • Fitting and testing home smoke detectors • Advice on energy savings measures, • Installing a care phone • Hanging/repairing doors • Hardstanding and ramps for electronic powered vehicles.

If we can help, we will.

Legionline 08457 725 725 9am-4pm Monday to Friday, all calls are charged at local rates. www.britishlegion.org.uk

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | motoring

Journey Through The Ages - Calling all Exhibitors & Traders A new and exciting event is being planned for the 15th & 16th June 2013, taking place at Goodrich Park in Palgrave.

'Journey Through The Ages' Vintage Rally & Country Fair will include living history and battle re-enactment displays from the Viking Raiders to the Knight Crusaders, a range of historic vehicles and steam engines, a Victorian fairground with Martin Loades Galloping Horses, a variety of trade stands ranging from local museums, car dealerships, vintage and country clothing and crafts.

The Bifrost Guard from Northamptonshire will be providing full living history and combat displays along with the chance to view authentic tents, preparing and cooking traditional food and will have a full range of crafts and practical skills on show.

They will be joined by the Clan Wulfhar, a Dark Age warfare society formed in 2003. This

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group concentrates on providing an authentic re-enactment of the Viking way of life through demonstrations of Viking combat, and an ever increasing "living history" display, which includes a variety of Dark Age tents, a cooking area, and an armoury.

The relaxed environment of the Show will offer unique opportunities for companies to express gratitude to existing, loyal customers, and welcome new valued customers.

The organisers would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in exhibiting a vintage vehicle or trading at the event.

They encourage owners of unusual or rare vehicles to also get in touch.

Telephone: 07787 155338 or e-mail vintage.rally@gmail.com

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Motoring Your Local

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Win 'Jaguar - all the cars' Third Edition Kindly donated by Haynes Publishing worth £30.00.

Your Local Magazine are offering one lucky winner the chance to win a copy by answering the following question...

Changes to MOT tests What you need to know.

Some of the new items to be included in the test as ‘Testable Components’ from 20 March 2013 are: Battery security, Trailer sockets, steering locks, brake fluid warning lamp, engine mountings and malfunction indicator lamps on the dashboard that indicate defective electronic power steering, electronic parking brake control, electronic stability control and secondary restraint systems (SRS/airbag systems).

As far as changes to the test content are concerned, VOSA has already been analysing the requirements of the new Directive and working out how to implement them. We started this earlier in the

year by talking with representatives of the MOT trade at our regular Trade User Group and VTS Council meetings. Both VOSA and the Department for Transport (DfT) are keen to ensure that any changes to the test are introduced in as practical a way as possible, keeping the burden on the trade to a minimum and ideally keeping the changes cost neutral.

In many cases, the changes shouldn’t necessarily lead to an increase in average test times.

A good example is the Testers already check the dashboard for other lamps, so no extra time would be required for this addition to the test.

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Illustrated throughout in colour, this significantly updated and expanded third edition brings the coverage right up to date, complete with a new chapter on the F-type sports car, the first two-seater Jaguar since the E-type, which went in to production in 2013.

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LOCAL INFORMATION | diary of events

What’s On... In April!

To add your event, please email editorial@yourlocalmagazine.net.

Stonham Barns ALL YEAR CAR Boot Sale.

Every Sunday 8am for Sellers, 9am for Buyers.

Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT. £3.50 cars, £5 Vans & £7.50 Large Vans. www.fishface.co / Simon Tilley on 07817 539168.

intelligent celebration of a beloved cultural icon, with Craig taking full possession of his role.

Bardem is up there with the best Bond villains.

8pm, Except for Sat 29 April which is 5pm.

Tickets £5/ Cons £2.50. Box Office 01379 652241

1st Saturday monthly. Harleston's Indoor Flea Market. Swan Hotel. 9am-1.00pm. Stalls of vintage, antique, collectables, etc. Stalls £10.

Enquires: 01379 855486.

4th April - 28th May. Exhibition : An exhibition in the Diss Corn Hall Gallery. Arts Award exhibition of work. Come and walk around the streets of our 'Diss Appearing Triangle'; give us your thoughts on this area of our town, perhaps you will bid for one of the buildings in the secret auction? Alongside the model which we used as a set for some animated film making you will see photographs of dancers, animals, emotions and morals together with painting, poetry and sculpture from this enthusiastic group of young artists. Box Office hours. Free.

First Tuesday of every month - The Art Of Life.

Voluntary-led group supporting local people living with cancer and their caregivers to heal and find meaning through creative expression.

Roydon Village Hall, High Road, Roydon, Diss.

Starts at 1.30pm with Chi Kung followed by Art Therapy session. Concludes around 4.00pm. Min donation £2. Info: Jay on 07786 833916 or visit www.theartoflife.org.uk.

First Tuesday every month. Waveney Bereavement Group. 2pm at Number 7 - Prayer & Counselling Centre, 7-8 Mere Street, Diss.

Contact number 01379 658956.

First & third Tuesdays every month - Diss & District Camera Club. Members meet twice a month to enjoy a fun and informative programme featuring a variety of photographic events. For details visit: www.disscamera.org.uk or call John on 07808 052188.

Third Thursday of each month - Harleston Friends Group. Mervyn Hickford - Hobbies & Past-times, King George's Hall, Harleston 2.00pm. Contact: 01379 854099.

1st. Dumplin Country, Wreningham Village Hall, Mill Lane, Wreningham present their Annual Easter Monday Country Music Charity Show in aid of NELSONS JOURNEY. Entertainment: NASHVILLE NUMBERS and STEVE HANKS. Doors 1pm. Music 2pm until 7pm. £10 in advance/£12 on the door. Light refreshments, tea, coffee and licensed bar. Raffle.

For further information please contact John and Teresa Stannard on 01603 433918.

3rd/4th & 19th/20th. Film: Skyfall (12A). 143 minutes with Daniel Craig. Skyfall triumphantly reinvents 007 in probably the best Bond ever.

This is a full-blooded, joyous,

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All entries for May must be submitted by the 10th April.

5th. Theatre: House presents Les Enfants Terribles with The Trench.

By Oliver Lansley, music by Alexander Wolfe. Inspired by the true story of a miner who became entombed in a tunnel during World War I. Haunting live music, physical theatre and incredible, intricate puppetry. RT 1hr. www. lesenfantsterribles.co.uk. 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / Under 16s £8. Box Office 01379 652241.

6th. The Strollers (60's Dance). Banham Community Centre. £6-00 at the Door, 8-30pm.

6th. 'Jakes Quiz Night' £1 entry per person, teams of upto 4 people. Winner takes all! 8.00pm start, Apollo social club, Harleston. 01379 854205.

6th. Attleborough Heritage Group. Saturday opening 9.30am-3.30pm. Heritage Centre, Soma House, Station Road.

6th. Music: Raymond Froggatt. Top UK country music entertainer Raymond Froggatt has made over 40 records, written around 3,000 songs. His songs have been recorded by artists around the world and he has toured with Rod Stewart, ELO, Tammy Wynette and Glen Gampbell.

'Froggie' has delighted audiences at the Corn Hall for many years and is back once again due to public demand. RT 2hrs.

7.30pm. Tickets £15.50 / £12.50. Box Office 01379 652241.

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6th. Border Craft Collective. Introducing a craft market with a difference Master Crafts Fair.

Botesdale Village Hall, 10am-2pm. An exciting new showcase of local craftsmen and women, producing outstanding work. Speak to the makers as they demonstrate their skills throughout the day. www.bordercraftcollective.co.uk 7th. The Silver Dollar Country Music Club, The Park Hotel, Diss present THE JEFF GALLANT BAND. Doors 7pm. Music 7.30pm - 10.30pm.

Members £5. Non-Members £6. Please contact John and Teresa Stannard, Committee Members on 01603 433918.

7th. 'Come Dancing' Love to dance? Come along to a night of dancing to all your favourite music from our professional DJ. 7pm-10pm, admission £5, Apollo Rooms, Harleston. 01379 854205.

7th. Annual Framlingham Concert with the Band of the Parachute Regiment. Another popular concert, with the South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band in conjunction with the Army Parachute Regiment. Tickets: Adults £8.00, Under 16's £4.00. Framlingham College Lecture Theatre, 7pm.

10th & 27th. Scrapbook Workshop. Held at Taylor Road Community Hall, Diss.

10th. Film: Amour (12A) – subtitled. This lacerating chamber drama about an octogenarian couple in crisis won at Cannes and was Oscar nominated four times over.

8pm. Tickets £5/Cons £2.50. Box Office 01379 652241.

11th. Attleborough Town Hall Craft Fair. Open from 10am-2pm. Tea & coffee will be available to stall holders for a donation. Free entry. For more information contact: Tricia on 01953 456323.

12th. Music: Showbitz – Can you feel the love tonight? A fundraising event in aid of The Royal British Legion. ‘Showbitz!’ are a performing musical trio with years of experience in wowing audiences across the country. Celebrate with us 90 years of the Dickleburgh Royal British Legion. http://showbitz.org. 7.30pm. Tickets £10 from 01379 741274 or 01379 741535 proceeds to the Dickleburgh British Legion. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk

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13th. 'Bingo with Cash Prizes' Eyes down 8.00pm at the Apollo social club, Harleston.

01379 854205.

13th. Messy Church. 10-12am at Diss United Reformed Church. A new way of "doing Church".

Lots of Bible themed fun activities followed by reflection and prayer and a light lunch. For all ages, children with carer, free entrance.

13th. Music: Spiers & Boden - The Backyard Songs Tour. For this tour Spires & Boden are inviting fans to suggest folk gems with local significance to each of the shows that they can learn and perform at the gig.

Don’t miss this unique event. RT 1hr 45mins. www.spiersandboden.com 8pm. Tickets £14 / Concessions £12. Box Office 01379 652241. www. disscornhall.co.uk 13th. Wreningham Village Hall, Mill Lane, Wreningham there is a dance to the band LOU AND THE DIAMONDS. £6. 8.30pm until midnight. Licensed bar, tea, coffee and rolls. For info contact Christine Minns on 01508 488123.

14th. Apollo Country Club presents 'Double Barrel' plus country disco. Bar, bar meals and raffle available. 7.30pm-10.45pm, admission £5/£6 non members. The Apollo Rooms Harleston. 01379 854205.

17th. Film: Beasts of the Southern Wild (12A).

RT 93 minutes. A beguiling one-off: hurricane Katrina is re-imagined through the eyes of six-year-old Hushpuppy (Wallis) who lives with her hard-drinking fisherman dad.

8pm. Tickets £5/Under 18s £2.50. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 18th. Music: Elkie Brooks. Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced.

Performing some of her classic hits, blues, jazz and songs from her new album Powerless, an electric evening with Elkie is guaranteed. RT 1hr 45mins including interval.

8pm. £24.00. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk www.elkiebrooks.com

All entries for May must be submitted by the 10th April.

19th. Paul Sturman promotions presents 'Derek Ryan & His Band' plus support. Bar, bar meals and raffle available. Apollo Rooms Harleston, doors open 7pm, show starts 8pm. Tickets £14 available from box office on: 01502 715617.

of one evening in a typical Suffolk pub. RT 2hrs including interval. 7.30pm. Tickets £9/ Concessions £7. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk www.spinningwheeltheatre.com

20th. Family: Jactito Theatre present The Very Ugly Duckling. Idyllic countryside... pond life, captured by a beautiful painting. Can Charles Crane the Eggologist shed light on how to save this blot on the landscape? RT approx 1hr. http://em8z.com/jactitotheatre. 2pm. Tickets £5 / Children £3 (2-7 yrs). Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk

26th. Arts Award Showcase. 7pm. The event will feature the inspiring diversity of talent within the Corn Hall’s group of young Arts Award participants. Tickets are FREE but please book so we have an idea of numbers. Donations on the door would be much appreciated and all proceeds will go to the continued running costs of the Arts Award. RT approx 90mins. www.disscornhall.co.uk

20th. 'Pie and a Pint Night' Enjoy a delicious pie & chips plus a pint of your favourite draught beer all for just £5! Serving from 5.30pm - 8.30pm at the Apollo social club, Harleston. 01379 854205.

21st. 'Come Dancing' Love to dance? Come along to a night of dancing to all your favourite music from our professional DJ. 7pm-10pm, admission £5, Apollo Rooms Harleston. 01379 854205.

21st. The Silver Dollar Country Music Club, The Park Hotel, Diss present FIRST CHAPTER. Doors 7pm. Music 7.30pm until 10.30pm.

Members £5. Non-Members £6. For further information please contact John and Teresa Stannard, Committee Members on 01603 433918.

24th. Diss Flower Club. Demonstration by Mary Griffins at 7:30pm at the Roydon Village Hall.

24th. Film: Tokyo Story (U) - subtitled. Directed

by Yasujiro Ozu, 1953.

Japan, 134 minutes.

Ozu’s masterpiece is consistently in critics’ lists of the top ten films of all time. A retired couple visit Tokyo, where they are shunted around by their busy children.

8pm. Tickets £5/Cons £2.50. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 25th. Theatre: Spinning Wheel Theatre in partnership with the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds present Two. By Jim Cartwright. Directed by Amy Wyllie. Over the course

27th. Charity Dance with 'Kevin Barry'.

Bar, bar meals and raffle available. 7.30pm at the Apollo Rooms, Harleston. Ticket admission only, call Tony on 01379 783526.

27th. Music: Gagadilo. French band Gagadilo is an explosive mixture of Jamaican rhythms and Afro-Balkan melodies with added overtones from the Mediterranean and a touch of cool jazz. RT approx 2hrs. www.gagadilo.org 8pm. Tickets £9/Under 18s £6. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 28th. Apollo country music club presents 'Campbells Country' plus country disco. Bar, bar meals and raffle available. 7.30pm - 10.45pm, admission £5 members/£6 non members. The Apollo Rooms Harleston. 01379 854205.

30th. Diss Craft Club. Held at Taylor Road Community Hall, Diss.

4th May. Music at Garboldisham Village Hall.

7.30pm (doors open 7pm). Concert featuring Jerimiah Marques with The Skagills. Licensed Bar / Refreshments.

Tickets £8 in advance / £10 on door available from Garboldisham Village Post Office; Diss Tourist Information or e-mail: amnestyconcertdiss@gmail.com to arrange tickets by post.

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