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Your Local Magazine • July 2012

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LOCAL INFO 4 Diss & Attleborough Council News 5 Cover Girl Pilot: Maureen Popp 9 Mervyn Lambert: Local Man Done Good

LOCAL LIFESTYLE Welly-wanging: Shelfanger Fete

Discover South Norfolk

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Michelle Ryan to make Norwich debut alongside Will Young

YOUR LOCAL MAGAZINE 3 Hales Yard, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4AF Tel: 01379 642044 / 652330 Published by Circuit Publications

10 Diss Carnival King and Queen 12 Shop Locally & Diss Questionnaire 15 Collectors 16 Focus on Shelfanger: Grand Village Fete 18 Focus on Equestrian 19 Travel Destination: Croatia 22 Events: Summer Days Out 26 Food & Drink 28 Health & Fitness 30 Homes and Gardens 34 Senior

LOCAL BUSINESS 36 Focus on Harleston Businesses 38 Business Profiles 40 Your Local Directory

LOCAL EVENTS 42 What’s On... In July!

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South Norfolk & North Suffolk

Diss Town Council News

Graham Minshull was elected by his fellow Councillors as Diss Town Mayor for the year 2012/13 at the Annual Town Council Meeting on 16th May. Graham has served on Diss Town Council since 2006 and has lived in the town for around 30 years. He is keen to build on the community spirit in Diss which has been developing recently and to encourage more people to get involved in the events which will be taking place in the town during his year in office. He is particularly looking forward to the parade and ceremony when the Royal Anglian Regiment is granted the Freedom of Diss on 7th November 2012 as this was an idea which he first brought before the Town Council in 2011. At the reception following his election as Mayor, Graham told guests that he was optimistic about the year ahead.

He said “the community is really

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coming together now, there is a buzz around the town, Diss is a fantastic place to live.”

His chosen charities are the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity Fund which helps the serving and former members of the Royal Anglian Regiment and their dependants who are in need.

Also at the meeting in May Councillor Glyn Walden tendered his resignation after 20 years service on the Town Council. During that time Glyn has served as Town Mayor on two occasions and has also been involved in organising many events for the Town Council including the Diss Music Festival in 2009. He has also raised large sums of money for charity by arranging other music concerts at the Corn Hall including the famous Searchers Christmas gig which has played to capacity audiences for the last 25 years.

One of his most notable achievements must be the Corn Hall Regeneration Project in which he took a key role to drive the project forward. This has resulted in the transformation of the heritage building into a major centre for the arts and entertainment attracting audiences from all over the area.

He is still involved in the project as Chairman of the Corn Hall Trust, which is planning to submit a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund this summer to complete the next stage of the regeneration project.

In recognition of his outstanding service to the Town Council and to Diss, Councillors resolved to grant him the title of Honorary Alderman

at the meeting on 13th June.

This leaves a vacancy which will be filled by Co-option at the Council meeting on 18th July 2012. If you are interested in becoming a Town Councillor and would like more information contact the office on 01379 643848 or email: towncouncil@diss.gov.uk .

Attleborough Town Council News My first full month is now over and what a busy one it has been.

On the 21st of May I attended a meeting at the high school held by NCC regarding the future of our schools, and was shocked that by 2017 the high school which already has nearly 100 pupils over will need to expand for an extra 420 children with a price tag of around 3.5 million.

The town will also need a new through primary for around 600 children and Chapel Road School which missed out on vital funding this month needs a larger site to expand.

It’s not all been development though, the Jubilee all be it a little damp was a great time for my family to join me in my new role.

On Friday my eldest daughter Taila joined me for a wonderful afternoon garden party at Chapel Road school.

On Saturday my husband and our youngest daughter came with me to the art exhibition in the Town Hall where with the help of the nice lady she had a go at lace making. We moved on to the Flower box for their afternoon tea party and flower school where she made a lovely display that sat on the bar for over a week for all to see. We finished off by going to the Flower Festival in the church which was so good our eldest daughter then went along to it as well because I kept on about how wonderful the church smelt.

On the slightly damp Sunday I had the pleasure of traveling with Charly Martin the Rose Queen in the Carnival procession and then gave the Sainsbury’s art competition winners their prizes.

Monday saw us going to the Fire Station's Open Day which was good fun. Our youngest daughter loved the little engine, later we went along to the sports day where I enjoyed handing out the gold, silver and bronze medals, and we finished the day off by watching the town beacon lighting (which my father had built).

And finally Tuesday I buried the time capsule in the square with the help of my eldest son, his friend and my husband who at the last minute were called on to dig the hole. So it was real family filled Jubilee weekend I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did and a big thank you to all the people who gave so much to make it a wonderful weekend to remember.

Mayor Samantha Taylor.

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Cover Girl Pilot

An August Evening Experience

Maureen Popp (nee Dunlop) died recently, aged 91...

As the 'Big Sing Special' is only just over a month away...

She was best-known locally for running the Milla Lauquen stud, near the Pulham roundabout, with pure-bred Arab horses.

In wartime she distinguished herself in the Air Transport Auxiliary. In 1944 she was one of the prettiest girls ever to grace the cover of Picture Post magazine.

Her father, Eric Chase Dunlop, was an Australian who worked in Patagonia managing farms producing Merino sheep.

In World War One he served as a Captain in the Royal Field Artillery. He was wounded, married his nurse and took her back to live in the Argentine where they had three children..

Maureen Adele Chase Dunlop was born on 26 October 1920 in Quilmes, province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. She held joint British and Argentine nationalities. She attended St Hilda’s College, an English school in Hurlingham (Buenos Aires) for a very short period but for the majority of her education she had a governess in Patagonia.

She lied about her age so that she could learn to fly. When war broke out she returned to Britain to help ferry aeroplanes from factory to airfield.

Maureen joined the Air

Transport Auxiliary on 15 April 1942 and left on 30 November 1945. During her time in the ATA she accumulated over 800 flight hours. By the time she left she had flown 28 different single engine and 10 multi engine aircraft types. These included Spitfire, Hurricane, Hawker Typhoon, Hawker Tempest, Avro Anson, Mustang, Bristol Blenheim, de Havilland Mosquito, Vickers Wellington and Avro Lancaster.

Back in South America she married retired Romanian diplomat Serban de Popp. She continued to fly commercially and to ride horses. She took part in a ride across the Andes in a record time which still stood many years later.

The Popps came to England in 1973 and created the stud that took its name from the Patagonian words for 'shining lake'.

Basil Abbott.

I can quite see that this will be an uplifting experience for all who attend this event at St. Marys Church Diss on Sunday 12th August at 6.30pm.

I have asked you to choose what you believe are 'Great' hymns and you sure have done so. This town and community annual event is always well attended and this year, only, there will be a slight slant on what we do with a grand start and a memorable finish and strong hymns throughout the evening.

You the general public have chosen the hymns as always and no one will be disappointed.

During last month I paid a visit to the East Anglian Air Ambulance Head quarters to talk over this occasion and they will be sending a representative to the church to receive what I hope will be a large sum of money to

help keep this emergency service airborne. If you have not already put your hymn request in then you have till the 14th July to hand them into the Towns Information Centre.

So get yourselves ready for the largest indoor summertime singing event in Diss and try and be there by 6pm when you can listen to the Diss Salvation Army Band playing a warm up to this special and uplifting occasion.

Gerry Hosking.

Last Year's Big Sing

Photo courtesy of Alex Bailey.

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Lunchtime Concerts

Attleborough Heritage Group

At St. Mary's Diss.

Heritage goes to the Jubilee.

Believe it or not we are already half way through the Lunchtime Concerts at St. Mary's Diss.

On Friday 6th July commencing at 12.30pm you can enjoy some of the church choir

singing for you. If you've never heard the choir sing before then you are in for a pleasant lunchtime.

As always an optional ploughmans lunch is available afterwards priced only £3.50 a real bargain.

Gerry Hosking.

Diss Museum What has Diss Museum achieved in the last year?

How should it develop in the future?

Both aspects will be considered at the Annual Meeting of the Museum Trustees – to which all interested members of the public are warmly invited.

It takes place on Monday 16th July at 2.30pm in the Waveney Room of the Corn Hall. Financial and general reports will be given on the year to 30th April. The up to date position on the repairs needed on the museum building will be outlined.

After light refreshments there will be an opportunity for everyone present to put forward ideas as to how the museum should develop. These will be considered by the Trustees for their Five Year Plan which they will draw up later in the year.

Come and have your say!

Frank Howard (Chairman of Diss Museum Trustees)

Attleborough Heritage Group was a major player in the Town’s recent Jubilee celebrations. An extremely successful coffee morning in St Mary’s Church Hall on Saturday 2nd June, together with participation in the Craft Fair at Connaught Hall, began the Group’s involvement in the fourday programme of events.

Those members of the Committee who simply cannot resist the urge to dress up were to be seen in the Fancy Wheels procession on Sunday, before beating a hasty retreat from the rain to join other members of the team at the Heritage Stall on the Recreation Ground.

On Tuesday evening a full house of members and friends of the Group met once more in St Mary’s Church Hall for the 2012 Diamond Jubilee Illustrated Talk.

Cliff Amos and Roy Woods who had, once again, put together a fascinating montage of Coronations, Carnivals and Fun Days in Attleborough since the Diamond Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria, presented the talk. Drawing on archive material held by the Attleborough Heritage Group and on other memorabilia lent for the occasion the audience

was guided through celebrations and parades marking Coronations and Jubilees from Victoria to Elizabeth II. The timeline included many joyful occasions as well as the rather sombre gathering to dedicate the War Memorial. We watched in rapt attention until photographs of Carnivals and Fun Days from the recent past appeared on the screen.

At this point the audience began to whisper to one another as they recalled the events and recognised themselves in some of the images.

The talk was rounded off with up to date pictures from the 2012 Jubilee Events.

Chairman, Cliff Amos, thanked everyone who had lent or donated memorabilia to the Heritage Group. He said “there is a wealth of photographic archive material at the Heritage Centre, which needs names putting to faces and locations, for which we need your help.” He also reminded us that a booklet of pictures of Attleborough Past and Present compiled by the Heritage Group has been included in the time capsule buried in Queen’s Square and that facsimile copies can be obtained from the Heritage Centre.

‘Preserving yesterday’s and today’s memories for tomorrow’

Diss Royal British Legion Car Boot Sale, Diss Park - 5th August 2012.

Set-up: 7am - 1pm. £5 pitch.

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Jobs going? Things for sale? 1929 Diss Continuing our serialisation of historical editions of the Diss Express by the Rackham Family, here we take a glimpse of what life was like through the classified section of papers from 1929.

Situations Vacant: • A GENERAL, Long Stratton, £36; family 2. Plain cooking required. Comfortable place.

• A HEAD PARLOURMAID, Halesworth, £50.

Small family, 6 servants. Maids stay years.

• WANTED, a good strong Girl - Mrs Clarke, Fersfield Lodge, Kenninghall • WANTED, Man, to work second horses. Good ploughman and References. Cottage on Farm Eacock, Redgrave • CLOTHING, - Girls wanted for Learners as Machinists - Apply, The Syleham Clothing Co., Syleham Mills, near Diss • WE have a Vacancy for Young Girl to learn Office Work; also for Premium Apprentice - Chitty and West, Diss.

For Sale: • Buy a Gramaphone with a twelve months' guarantee. We have "Dulcetto" models from £2/12/6 - R.M. Hart, Market Place, Diss • Wireless sets at Currys, cheapest in the County; from £6/19/6. Fitted free. First payment secures, balance in equal monthly payments by Currys' Easiest of easy terms - Currys Ltd, Mere Street, Diss.

• Dr. Harvey, Non Such and Biffin Apples, for Sale, 6/-bushel delivered - WH.Haslett, Scole • 4 Single Deck London Type 32-seater Bus Bodies, excellent condition, suitable for pavilions for lawn tennis courts, golf course, greenhouse etc. £15, delivered free Diss and district • SINGER Sewing Machines from 2/6 weekly, or liberal discount given for cash. - R.M. Hart, Market Place, Diss • CAKE, Iced, Fruit, Plain, from 6d. per lb. Special line 9d. size 6d. - Blue Bird Cafe, Victoria Road, Diss.

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Rainbows & Brownies celebrate Jubilee

Taste N'C

Girlguiding South Norfolk.

A NEW church in Wortham.

Approximately 40 Rainbows and 80 Brownies from Girlguiding South Norfolk celebrated the Diamond Jubilee last month.

The girls came from across the division - Attleborough, Diss, Harleston and Long Stratton districts.

The Rainbows were split into groups and did an activity for 15 minutes before moving on, covering 4 bases whilst at the event. The tried their hand at Maypole dancing, learnt some different songs as well as making crowns fit for a queen and decorating biscuits in Jubilee colours to take home. When the Brownies arrived they had

six different activities, mostly similar to the Rainbow ones but with a Jubilee themed game of bingo and a craft to make Union Jack decorations. The events ended with a 'going home' song and everyone was given a badge celebrating the event.

Thanks to all the leaders and helpers who gave their time and to Archbishop Sancroft High School in Harleston for letting us use their venue. For more information about getting involved in Girlguiding, please contact Tracey 01379 854663 or traceyjbetts@gmail.com

Taste N'C is a new church which meets on the first Sunday of every month in Wortham Village Hall, from 4.00 pm to 6.00pm.

The atmosphere is very relaxed with plenty of refreshments, and activities for all ages.

Our schedule for the next three months is as follows: July – Kite making and flying.

August – Tools With A Mission. We will collect and clean all kinds of tools for distribution in Africa. Tools needed include: woodwork, sewing machines,

gardening. We will also knit jumpers and other items (patterns supplied).

September – Join in our bumper Harvest Barbeque. We will also be collecting food for Waveney Foodbank.

Each session includes a short period of singing and prayer.

Come to Taste N'C, all ages welcome. For more details contact Graham – 01379 873335.

Frendz Youth Group A place to socialise.

If you are aged between 13 and 24 years of age and have high functioning autism/aspergers you might like to know about a local Youth Group known as Frendz.

Set up some 18 months ago Frendz meets every other Friday 7-9pm (£3 per session) near Diss

for the purpose of socialising and trips out.

If you are interested or know of someone who might be and would like further information then please call Mrs Sharon Williamson on (01379) 642255 or e-mail p.williamson218@btinternet.com.

Models on show Limited edition figurine.

If you were passing Leslie Wards Gift and Collectables shop in Church St, Diss last month you may have seen parked up outside a classic Massey Ferguson tractor.

This belongs to Mr John Meadows of Burston who had brought it along to Mr Wards shop which was having an exhibition of model specialist Border Fine Art's who were unveiling nationally their

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classic 'Limited Edition' figurines of Tractors. One of the tractors in this range is indeed the same model as Mr Meadows tractor and is being compared to the real thing by Rozanne Robb who is an artist for the company. The model is called 'Logs for sale' and shows a Massy Ferguson tractor with a saw bench this is by Border Fine Art's Master Sculptor, Ray Ayres.

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Mervyn Lambert: Local Man Done Good If ever there was proof that hard work can get you anywhere, Mervyn is it. which he still runs to this day. Based in Garboldisham - with depots in Essex and Cambridge Mervyn Lambert Plant now has 200 employees and specialises in plant hire and traffic management.

"We are right at the cutting Mervyn Lambert with his dog, Tud. edge of traffic After leaving school at 15 with management technology," explains no qualifications, Mervyn started Mervyn.

For example, the company is working on the family farm. Now, more than four decades later, the first in the country to use the Mervyn runs a company with a German-made FAROS system.

"This system is totally controlled turnover of £1million a month.

So how did he get to where he with motor vehicles," Mervyn explains. "It means that operatives is today? ''I was happy working on the don't have to cross on motorways to farm but I realised something,' put out traffic management signs. As says Mervyn. 'I was frustrated on a on average 6 people are killed doing tractor and wanted to do more with this every year, this is a massive development as zero crossing will be my life."

Determined to find his own compulsory in this country by 2016."

Mervyn Lambert Plant also way, Mervyn left the farm and took a job driving machines used to dig has 150 sets of mobile traffic lights which are used up and down the up old wartime airfields.

"I worked hard seven days country.

"The latest traffic light systems a week and managed to save up £1,125. I used £800 of my savings to incorporate cameras which means buy a second-hand JCB in 1969 and that we can see the traffic from started doing contract work for the inside the depot and remotely change the sequence if necessary,'" says electricity board putting in cables."

From this modest start, Mervyn.

Currently, the company is Mervyn went on to buy more machines and eventually set up providing electronic message Mervyn Lambert Plant Ltd in 1987 boards for the Olympics.

"We have provided message boards for the car parks which tell the drivers when the athletes are ready to be collected and exactly where to collect them from,' says Mervyn. 'It really is an incredibly high-tech business."

Not content with running a multi-million pound business, Mervyn is now looking for a new challenge.

"I've thrown my hat into the ring for the post of Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk," says Mervyn.

"I've suffered high levels of theft from my business resulting in the loss of roughly £1 million of equipment over the last 40 years but I've never seen anyone charged for it. I've spoken to police officers and they say they burdened down with paperwork and I'd really like to

look into that. I truly believe I can do the job. I don't do failure and I'd love a new challenge. The elections are on November 15th and I can't wait to start running my campaign."

Mervyn is a strong believer that there are opportunities out there that are just waiting to be grabbed.

"Business is like a wheelbarrow, nothing happens until you push it," says Mervyn. "I consider business to be a game - like Monopoly for real. One of the reasons I believe I've been successful is that money just isn't that important to me. I was happy on the farm earning nothing and I'm no happier now. One thing I really believe is that if you find a job you love, you'll never work again. And that's what I've done."

Does your car need some TLC? Find it hard to get to a garage when you’re so busy?

IMPS Mobile Mechanic is the answer.

This month sees the launch of a brand new mobile mechanic business in Diss.

IMPS Mobile Mechanic, run

by Ian Michael Peart, will come to your home or place of work either day or evening to repair your car at your convenience.

Ian has over 20 years experience as a mechanic, the last six with Halfords Auto Centre in Norwich.

IMPS Mobile Mechanic covers a 50 mile radius of Diss and can offer competitive prices with locally sourced parts, beating many garage prices. Ian can also work on any make or model of car.

Has your car lost its beat? Is it almost dead on its feet? If so call Ian….he’ll fix it a treat!

For more information call 07729 386891 or 07742 674198.

A big thank-you Cllr Karen Pettitt.

I would personally like to thank the residents of Attleb oroug h who have sent in cards and good wishes to me for my year in office as Mayor.

I really appreciate you thinking of me and wanted

to say a big thank you. As a Town Councillor you work for the good of the Town but it is nice when your constituents notice what you have achieved and especially when they appreciate what you have done.

A very heartfelt thank you, Cllr Karen Pettitt.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | diss carnival king and queen

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Diss Carnival Out and about with the...

An Italian gem in the heart of Diss For fresh, delicious food in a relaxed and welcoming setting, head to Il Divo, Diss...

Whether you're looking for a delicious Italian meal or just a quick coffee and a slice of homemade cake, Il Divo Restaurant in Diss is the perfect place to visit.

Based at 3 Cobbs Yard, the restaurant opened 18 months ago.

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With a menu based mainly around pizza and pasta, it also offers salads, risotto and daily specials.

With a real, friendly family feel why not pop in for a morning coffee and cake any time from 11am.

Or if you fancy a lighter lunch, Il Divo offer smaller versions of the pizza and pasta on the main menu for just £5.

Join their lunchclub for 10% off your bill.

On Tuesday nights, students

with ID get 20% off their bill.

They also offer a main course and a glass of wine for £10 for people attending events at the nearby Corn Hall.

Children-friendly, Il Divo has two highchairs for younger visitors and offers children half-sized portions of most items on the menu at half price.

So whether you're looking for somewhere for that special evening out or you just fancy popping

out for a quick bite, come to Il Divo. You're guaranteed a warm welcome.

For more info or to make a booking call 01379 644447 or log onto www.ildivorestaurant.co.uk

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Your Local Magazine • July 2012

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SPECIAL OFFER A £10.00 discount with this article for any booking in 2012 for any of the below services.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | shop locally

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

ShopLocally Your Local

Keeping it Local The benefits of buying close to home.

There are some times it is easy to know where your money goes when you buy a product or service – if you hire the plumber who lives on your road or buy fruit and veg from a local farm, you can fairly well assume that your money stays in the community. But it isn't always quite so simple. When I set up my own healthy meals business, Healthy Twist in 2010, I was keen for a major ingredient to be a good helping of local produce but coming from a background in multinational companies who had little dealings with the local supply chain, I was unsure where to start. It was in researching how to find other local companies that

I thankfully found myself involved with a campaign that helped me both as a business owner and as a shopper myself - Buy Local Norfolk.

Buy Local Norfolk is a campaign to raise the profile of local businesses and encourage consumers to ask where the money they are spending goes. There are many campaigns aimed at promoting ethical, local sourcing, but Buy Local is the first to actively assess member companies and essentially measure their “localness”, providing a distinctive green and white kite mark to signify a true Norfolk business.

Every business that applies

to be part of the scheme must show that they are independently owned and based in Norfolk and that they already use a minimum number of other local firms for anything from stationary to maintenance work. They also pledge to uphold the ethos of using local suppliers wherever possible. Those who are eligible are then able to display the Buy Local kite mark on websites, in shop windows and on packaging as a sign to their customers that they are committed to our community.

Buy Local recently arranged a well-publicised trip to the Houses of Parliament and member

businesses got the opportunity to speak to Norfolk MPs about how they can help within their constituencies and ensure that local firms thrive, providing more jobs and choice for local consumers.

Many of them, including Simon Wright, Liz Truss and Chloe Smith have already pledged to take the Buy Local Challenge this summer and live a week trying to only buy local and write diaries of their experiences and the exciting new businesses they discover in their areas.

So why should this matter to consumers? Money in the economy is like blood, it has to keep flowing to keep the

Diss Town Team Questionnaire The Diss Town Team came together on the back of Diss’ bid to become a “Portas Pilot” town. We didn’t make it in to the first round of towns (there were over 300 towns applying for 12 slots) but we’re through to round two.

The Town Team is still very much carrying on though, with the single aim of increasing footfall in the town centre. To do that we’re preparing a business plan which brings together all the ideas that were put forward during March, but starting with data gathered from market research. So, for example, we’re planning traffic and shopper surveys,

and together with existing data from Tourist Information and the Corn Hall we can compile a comprehensive picture of what’s happening in Diss at the moment rather than just going on what we think is happening.

And this is where you come in, readers of Your Local magazine. We’d like to hear from you:

1. If you use the town centre, tell us why and what’s good about it?

2. If you don’t use the town centre, tell us why not and what would encourage you to use it?

3. And please give us your ideas for increasing the number of people who use the town centre?

You can email us at info@disscover.co.uk , or write to us: Oliver Chapman MRICS Diss Town Team TW Gaze LLP, 10 Market Hill, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4WJ.

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Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Win a Family Ticket...

Diss Corn Hall is offering the chance to win a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) to its Saturday Club monthly matinees for the whole family.

economy alive. When you spend locally, that blood flows into your community and the whole local body thrives but when it's syphoned off through being spent at supermarkets and national companies, that vital life source is drained away, taken to other areas, other countries and making shareholders richer at the expense of our local services.

A local company is more likely to spend their money with other local firms and keep that same money within your community, preserving jobs, helping the environment with lower carbon emissions and making sure we keep the incredible array of

independent businesses that makes Norfolk so diverse and such a great place to live. Not to mention that you often get a more personal, friendly experience and great quality products and services!

Look out for the green and white Buy Local Norfolk logo in your local shop windows and on products. You can make a difference with every purchase you make – whenever you shop all you need to do is simply ask yourself “Could I buy this locally?” and see if you can make a few little swaps that will make the world of difference to your local community.

Kate Price.

Saturday Club shows at the Corn Hall start at 2pm and tickets are £5/Children £3. If you’re lucky enough to win, you can choose from one of the these three fun shows coming up: Saturday 25th August - How to Train Your Dragon (PG). An Oscar-nominated animated film about the friendship between a young Viking and a friendly dragon called Toothless. 98 mins.

Saturday 22nd September - The Frog Prince presented by Jactito Theatre. Can a kiss save our Frog Prince and does everyone live happily ever after? With beautiful music and over 100 puppets! Suitable for 2-7 year olds.

Saturday 27th October Korky Paul. The award-winning

children’s book illustrator, Korky Paul will be with us on to celebrate Winnie the Witch's 25th Birthday! Korky aims to show that writing, reading, and drawing can be fun. Expect plenty of audience participation and maybe even a sketch to take home with you!

To enter the competition to win the family ticket just send the correct answer to this question: How often is the Saturday Club at Diss Corn Hall?

To 'Diss Corn Hall Competition', Circuit Publications, 3 Hales Yard, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4AF along with your name, address & daytime tel number by 20th July. Usual Circuit Publications rules apply.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | collectors

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Collectors & Enthusiasts Your Local

I Collect Keys and Tools ...

I've always had my hands on tools ever since I was a young boy. At 7 or 8, I'd carry a penknife and whittle sticks in my spare time. I loved carving patterns on them.

Even at a young age, I loved collecting things, and when, aged 15, I got a job at Ashfords of Saxmundham, my collecting come into its own.

The company stored furniture and the belongings of families

who'd moved overseas. Often, we'd get a message to sell off the possessions and dispose of anything that was worthless. I loved taking home the things that were going to be thrown away.

In particular I developed a real interest in keys. If any were going to be thrown away, I'd take them home. Most of the time I had no idea what they opened but it didn't matter. I just found them interesting and loved their intricate shapes and designs. As the years passed, I got my hands on more and more keys and soon had quite a collection.

People heard about my interest and soon started giving me old keys they no longer wanted. As my interest grew, I started reading all about them. Did you know they each part of a key has a different name?

One day, I looked at my collection all thrown together in a bucket and made a decision.

I knocked together some boards and frames and displayed them on the wall at home. Now I have a collection

covering the whole wall. Among my collection is the cell key from the old Harleston Police Station. I also have an old prison key from the Isle of Sheppey Prison.

Another one of my favourites is an old latch-key. Latch-keys were used by gentleman callers to open the latches on gates when they visited their women. In total, I probably have about 1,000 keys and I'm still collecting them.

I love collecting old and interesting things and another one of my passions is tools. In my early twenties, I started working in the building trade. Now, nearly 50 years later, I still have my original set of tools including my plane, mallet, chisels and square and over the years I've acquired hundreds if not thousands more.

I have all sorts of tools dating back over the past 400 years. And each and every one of them is still useable. I have lots of different types of saws, planes, hammers, gardening tools, chisels‌ every tool you could imagine. As soon as I get them, I clean them up and store them away.

Alongside my passion for tools, I still enjoy making things with wood as I did when I was a young boy. I whittle sticks from the hedge, carve walking sticks and even make old 1950s style wooden

toys. When I'm making these things, I always use my old tools they do a brilliant job.

I don't think about my collections in terms of value. I just love collecting‌it has nothing to do with money, in fact, I've spent hardly any money on my collections at all as I've acquired most of my tools and keys from other people.

I would never sell any part of it. In fact, I've told my family that when I die, I'd like them to donate my tool collection to a museum in the Midlands that specialises in that kind of thing.

For now, I'm happy to keep adding to my collections when the opportunity arises and to enjoy having them on display in my house.

Mervyn Hickford.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | shelfanger fete

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

FOnocus Shelfanger Your Local

Fetes of the past - a classic bikes display

Fete Day

Roll up... Roll up... All the fun of the fair...

Once again it’s nearly time for Shelfanger’s Grand Village Fete, our annual July event, and this year we are hoping for our best and most exciting fete ever.

Fete Day

The Art of Welly-Wanging

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The village fete has been going strong for 70 years now.

Beginning in the early 1940s it was originally established to raise money for the village hall but also provided a welcome day of fun during the war years. One of the key figures responsible for setting up the event was Mr Harold Long of Church Farm, Shelfanger, where the event was first held.

His son, Mr David Long vividly remembers the original set-up in the farm’s front meadow, then just a small boy he recalls the great

excitement for the village children, despite the austerity of the times and the blackout material in all the village windows. Another key figure, Mr Ivan Cotton (a resident of the village from the age of 3), became involved in running the fete in 1958 after returning from National Service in the Air Force and hasn’t missed a year since.

Today he is still a key member of the committee, and vital on the day as he runs the village hall bar!

Back in those early years Shelfanger road must have seen a

good deal less traffic because the fete was split up over two sites, with a hole in the meadow’s hedge leading across the road to Spa House where tea and refreshments were served on the lawn. Older readers may also remember the swing boats that used to be hired from another local village, and the large timber tent frame (made at the village wheelwright’s workshop) covered by the farm’s haystack sheet to house the Vegetable and Flower show.

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | shelfanger fete

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

SNMFC - Preparing for take off!

Some things remain the same, as the fete has always tried to keep its traditional feel. Bygone games such as Splat the Rat, Ski Ball, and Ten Pin Bowling still feature.

The prizes have changed over the years and you can no longer bowl for a pig or a goose! This year we have several cash prizes and a model radio controlled helicopter amongst many other goodies. The competitive element remains and in 2012 there will still be bowling as well as ‘welly-wanging’, ‘skittles’ and a ‘kick a ball’ shoot out.

Over the years there have been a number of local celebrities

Splat the Rat

Fete Day

who have opened the fete, including Wally Web (Radio Norfolk), Ted Ellis (EDP – ‘The People’s Naturalist’) and Michael Hunt (TV weatherman). This year we have asked Frank Paice who is leaving the village as a thank-you for his many years of service to the community and church.

As usual we have our special interest displays, past exhibitions have included Harley Davidsons, Vintage Tractors, Stationary Steam Engines and Tibenham Gliding club. This year we have both Diss and District Model Railway Society (roydonanddissmrs.

weebly.com) and South Norfolk Model Flying Club (www. snmfc.co.uk) with a large static display and a computerised flight simulator. Refreshments from burgers to ice creams and from juice to beer will also be available to keep the spirits up.

If you are looking for an afternoon of fun for all ages then we look forward to welcoming you to our traditional village fete on 21st July from 2pm to 4pm.

Jane Ross.

Shelfanger Village Bar Boys

(Mr Ivan Cotton, Mr Roger Challoner, Mr Ray Leader)

DDMRS on show

The Art of Welly-Wanging

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | equestrian

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Focus OnEquestrian Your Local

Please Help!

World Horse Welfare relies enormously on the generosity of horse lovers to rehome their rescued horses and ponies.

There are so many benefits to rehoming over buying and the process is really simple. The charity always has a fantastic range

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of ridden and non-ridden horses ready to be rehomed at their Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Snetterton.

One of those is Willow, a 12 year-old 14.0hh chestnut Welsh Cob who came into their care in 2001. She had been left alone to fend for herself and was in a field full of ragwort. She was extremely nervous and it is believed she may have been chased by dogs and possibly local teenagers on quad bikes.

Willow is a pretty little mare who has been left so traumatised by her past that the charity is looking for a very special home.

Willow would make a rewarding project for a kind, patient rehomer who enjoys forming a bond with nervous horses and bringing out the best in them. She will thrive

in a regular routine in a calm, relaxed environment where she can feel safe and secure. Willow is an intelligent pony and once you have gained her trust she is a loyal mare who will be your best friend! Willow will make a lovely companion for a friendly, settled horse who is confident and happy to lead the way.

For more details about Willow or other horses and ponies currently available visit www. worldhorsewelfare.org/rehoming World Horse Welfare Was founded in 1927 by Ada Cole, and is a charity dedicated to caring for horses. Although we have been committed to protecting horses throughout our history, we have diversified; today we focus on both direct and indirect action.

The charity employs 150 staff, the majority of which are based at our head office in Norfolk or our four rescue and rehoming centres around the UK. In Britain, we are responsible for roughly 2,000 horses, nearly all of which have suffered abuse or neglect.

In total, we invest around ÂŁ7.5million a year in our work and make it our business to know about horses, both as sport, leisure and working animals.

Hence we deal with the full breadth of the horse world, from the premier horse athletes through our close association with the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), to the 100,000 horses that are transported to slaughter.

No organisation in the world does more for horses than World Horse Welfare.

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | travel destination

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Travel Destination...

This Month’s

Discover Croatia

For a European holiday with a difference, head to beautiful Croatia... pedestrianised Placa promenade or Stadun.

In 1979 the city of Dubrovnik joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Dubrovnik - Old Harbor Countless bays and crystal clear waters lure visitors and locals alike to one of Europe's newest nations - Croatia. With a magnificent coastline that stretches along the Adriatic Sea from Slovenia in the north to Montenegro in the South, it takes in 1185 delightful islands en route. The best times to visit are spring and summer when days are sunny and dry.

During August temperatures hover around thirty degrees and, unusually, it's hotter on the coast.

Here is a guide to Croatia's most famous cities, resorts and activities...

Dubrovnik - This stunning city with its cobbled streets and narrow stepped alleyways is bursting with things to keep any visitor happy. Top tourist attractions include its 18th century cathedral, a 14th century Dominican Monastery and the handsome Gothic Renaissance Rector's Palace, housing the Cultural Historical Museum.

There are many markets and a myriad of dining and nightlife opportunities around the

Split / Podstrana - Croatia's second city, Split has a sprawling centre with its core housed in the two thousand year old Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO world heritage site bursting with chic bars, sophisticated cafes and elegant boutiques. Part of the greater Split metropolis is the coastal resort of Podstrana. Its main draw for local and international visitors is its delightful pine-fringed beaches.

Korcula - This quaint little island is a 90-minute hydrofoil ride away from Dubrovnik and is a popular stopping-off point for yachts. Close to the mainland, the Venetians chose Korcula as the location for a walled city, thankfully still preserved centuries later. In the northeast, you will find the island's only sandy beaches.

Porec - Porec is Croatia's largest and liveliest resort. Jewellery, lace, candle and t-shirt shops line its main street. Its old town is also home to a range of interesting historical buildings.

Beaches - Croatia has some of the cleanest beaches in Europe and, although they can't boast the fine sands of neighbouring countries, Blue Flags have been awarded to more than 100 beaches along the Adriatic Coast. As the beaches are shingle rather than

sand, it ensures that the Adriatic waters are some of the clearest and cleanest in the world.

Diving - Due to its clear waters, Croatia is rapidly emerging as a leading scuba diving destination. The island of Vis, with several wrecks is a particular highlight and close by is the Blue Grotto at Bisevo where, in summer, ultra blue light is cast in a singularly unique phenomenon. Diving is strictly regulated and visitors cannot participate without first obtaining a certificate.

Dubrovnik - Old Town If you fancy visiting Croatia, pop into Co-Operative Travel on Market Place, Diss for a range of holidays. Classic Collection Holidays feature 4* and 5* properties in Croatia, as well as an Adriatic Cruise. Spend 8 days visiting Split, Dubrovnik & the Southern Dalmation Islands on board a 34 metre long motor cruiser.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | events: summer days out

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Events Your Local

Summer Days Out Norwich Theatre Royal

Photo Credit Alastair Muir

July 2012 Shows.

Photo Credit Seamus Ryan

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July at Norwich Theatre Royal is dominated by one of the biggest shows to ever take to the stage there.

The curtain goes up on Cameron Mackintosh’s stunning new production of Oliver! on Tuesday July 3 running through until Saturday August 4.

It is turning out to be one of the hottest tickets of the year with box office staff likely to be asked “Please sir (or madam), can I have some more?”

Dickens’ timeless tale is

brought to life in a stunning production which boasts jaw-dropping sets, stunning choreography, and iconic songs like Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two, and I’d Do Anything.

It also boasts a cast and crew (including Bullseye the dog) of 108 headed by the versatile performer and entertainer Brian Conley, who takes on the role of Fagin.

Starring opposite him is top West End performer Cat

Simmons who plays Nancy and has a strong theatrical pedigree as well as being known to TV audiences as DC Kezia Walker in the Bill.

Around 25 local children will also appear in the show as Fagin’s gang and will undergo some intensive rehearsals ahead of starring in the production.

The Norwich performances come after the show enjoyed a hugely successful London run enjoying sell-out business and the biggest advance sales of all time for a West End show.

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | events: summer days out

Michelle Ryan to make Norwich and West End debut alongside Will Young Bill Kenwright Presents Rufus Norris’ Acclaimed Production Of Kander And Ebb’s Musical Masterpiece Cabaret.

Michelle Ryan will play Sally Bowles in Rufus Norris’ double Olivier-award winning production of Cabaret at Norwich Theatre Royal this autumn. She will star alongside internationally renowned singer/songwriter Will Young who, as previously announced, will play the enigmatic Emcee. The production takes to the Norwich stage on September 17-22 as part of a four-week UK tour before moving on to the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End. Michelle first won the nation’s hearts with her gripping performance as Zoe Slater in EastEnders, and after an exhaustive search by NBC producers in 2007, Michelle famously beat a host of Hollywood names to play the title role in the re-imagining of cult US TV show The Bionic Woman.

Since then Michelle has appeared in some of Britain’s most popular television dramas

including Mansfield Park alongside Billy Piper, Jekyll opposite James Nesbitt, as well as starring roles in Miss Marple, Merlin and Doctor Who. Her film appearances include a host of contemporary British films such as Cleanskin, alongside Sean Bean and Abhin Galeya, and Huge directed by comedian Ben Miller.

Cabaret features showstopping choreography, dazzling costumes and some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre including Money Makes The World Go Round, Two Ladies, Maybe This Time and of course Cabaret. The production turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a sassy, sizzling haven of decadence. And at its dark heart are the notorious Emcee and sassy Sally Bowles, who perform nightly at the infamous Kit Kat Klub.

Since its Broadway premiere in 1966 and the famous movie version with Oscar winners Liza Minnelli

and Joel Grey, CABARET has won a staggering number of stage and screen awards including 8 Oscars, 7 BAFTAs and 13 Tonys.

Rufus Norris is a multiaward winning theatre, opera and film director whose most recent production at the National Theatre, where he is associate director, was the acclaimed Critic’s Circle Award Winning Musical London Road.

Choreography is by the Olivier award winning Javier De Frutos. In 1990, he formed The Javier De Frutos Dance Company. Recently he joined forces with Sadler’s Wells and The Pet Shop Boys to create a brand new dance work based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story, The Most Incredible Thing.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | events: summer days out

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Have 'The Time Of Your Life' re-living an iconic movie moment Dirty Dancing.

Have you ever wanted to re-live some of the best-known parts of an iconic movie and be a star for the day?

Well, now is your chance with the launch of special workshops to tie in with the arrival of the hit stage version of Dirty Dancing at Norwich Theatre Royal in late summer.

The tour has organised two special four-hour sessions on September 6 and 13 which will be hosted by top stage performers.

Anyone taking part will learn choreography, songs and scenes from Dirty Dancing ending with a mini-performance of three parts of the production – Kellerman’s, The Playhouse and the iconic scene featuring the Bill Medley and

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Jennifer Warnes chart-topper Time Of My Life.

The £60 cost of the session at The Garage on the city’s Chapelfield North also includes a ticket to see the show, a certificate and the chance to have a photograph taken with the famous Dirty Dancing water-melon.

Each person will be taken through the workshop by two highly experienced stage entertainers.

One-half of the teaching team is Shona Lindsay, who previously played Marjorie Houseman in the production, and is a hugely experienced performer with previous credits including Phantom Of The Opera and Grease in the West End, and the UK tours of Jekyll and Hyde opposite Marti Pellow, and Aspects of Love opposite David Essex.

Joining her will be musical theatre and vocal coach Steve Pritchett who has worked for some of the UK’s top drama schools as

well as Miss Saigon and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in the West End. The workshops fit in with the run of Dirty Dancing at Norwich Theatre Royal from August 28th September 15th. Heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing are all promised in the stage version of the movie hit which has been seen by millions all over the globe and features hit songs like Hungry Eyes,

Do You Love Me?, and I’ve Had The Time Of My Life.

John Bultitude, of Norwich Theatre Royal, said: “We are expecting a huge amount of interest in these workshops as lots of people are going to want to re-live the classic love story. “Shona and Steve are highly regarded in the theatrical world and this will be a great chance to star in your own mini-Dirty Dancing. We hope everyone taking part will have the time of their life.”

Wymondham Music Festival...

Is in full swing until Sunday 8 July.

Come and enjoy a concert in Wymondham Abbey or a gig in Central Hall!

See www.wymfestival.org.uk or contact: 01953 333500 for further information. Photo of Norwich Baroque (supplied by Anna Meek).

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | events: summer days out

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Boules Championships

An evening with Roger Moore

St Peter South Elmham.

Movie legend’s Norwich visit will leave you Shaken…and Stirred.

The small rural community of St Peter South Elmham near Bungay have decided to do something a little out of the ordinary to raise funds for their local church. They are challenging all comers to take part in a boules (sometimes called petanque) tournament at the historic St Peters Hall and Brewery on Sunday 22nd July.

Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. It promises to be a fun day out for all the family.

St Peters Hall is reopening on

12th June following refurbishment so all the facilities of the bar and restaurant will be available, along with barbeque food in this unique and beautiful setting.

The format for the competition will be leagues in the morning followed by knockout in the afternoon where all teams will take part in the cup or plate competition.

Teams of 4 can enter for just £20 per team. The number of teams is limited so please book early.

Contact Tim Maycock on tim. maycock@btinternet,com or 01986 782296 for further information and an entry form.

Discover South Norfolk Sunday 8th July - Long Stratton.

The legendary British film star bestknown for p l a y i n g James Bond is heading to Norwich Theatre Royal to share his life story live on stage.

An Evening With Sir Roger Moore will see him tell some extraordinary stories and anecdotes of his time working on top-rated TV shows like The Saint and The Persuaders through to Hollywood blockbusters, as well as talking about his time in the role of the globe’s best known secret agent.

Sir Roger is best known for playing James Bond in a host of iconic films inspired by the classic novels by Ian Fleming starting with

This annual event promises to be a great free day out for all. Held in the grounds of South Norfolk Council, a fantastic programme of street entertainment and performers will delight the crowds with magic and fun.

In celebration of the Queens Diamond Jubilee year you can meet our look alike Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles who will be greeting visitors and presenting prizes in the Fancy Dress Prince and Princess competition.

There are lots of stalls and demonstrations to inspire and a host of children’s activities featuring the Fairyland Trust, Bungee Jumping, face painters and more. Our main stage area will showcase a huge variety of talent, from Bollywood dancing, to songs from the 40’s performed by Timescape. Our headlining act The-Colour, a local band, will be performing their

the Haitian-set Live and Let Die in 1973 through to A View To A Kill in 1985.

Quizzing Sir Roger on stage on October 26th will be Gareth Owen, who has written two books about the actor and interviewed him previously on stage at a number of high-profile events at the Barbican and South Bank Centre in London.

John Bultitude, of Norwich Theatre Royal, said: “This incredible opportunity to see and hear a true British movie legend in conversation is only visiting seven theatres across the country, with tickets going on sale in the next few weeks.

“We are pleased to be one of the venues that will welcome Sir Roger to tell his story during an evening that promises to be a licence to thrill.”

latest single ‘London Calling’ an anthem for the 2012 Games. Be one of the first to see this band before they hit the big time!

Lots of food outlets will be serving a range of refreshments including afternoon teas, hog roast, a beer tent and of course ice creams!

With ponies, heavy horses alpacas and dog and duck displays, Vintage fairground rides, craft and food market, there’s something for all.

Spend a day with us in South Norfolk and you will discover it’s a great place to live and work. Expect to have fun!

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | food and drink

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Food & Your Local

Drink

Review: An Oriental Feast

Fancy a Chinese meal? Look no further than the Happy Palace Restaurant, Diss.

From the moment we stepped through the door, the welcome at the Happy Palace Restaurant on St Nicholas Street in Diss was warm and inviting.

We were asked whether we’d like to choose from the menu or whether we’d like some suggestions so we opted for the latter.

‘Spicy, non-spicy or a selection of both?’ was the next question.

One thing was clear – they were very keen to make sure we’d be happy with our meal.

With five people to cater for, we opted for a selection of spicy and

non-spicy and ordered the set menu for four, adapted slightly to suit five.

This included prawn crackers with sweet chilli sauce, followed by a platter of Crispy Seaweed, Butterfly Prawns, Thai Spring Rolls, Sesame Prawns on Toast and Satay Chicken.

Next came Aromatic Crispy Duck, followed by Mongolian Lamb, Beef with Ginger and Spring onions, Lemon Chicken, Szechuan Prawns and Special fried Rice.

All of this was served with drinks of our choice and we opted for beer and a bottle of white wine to compliment the meal.

Dessert was Banana Fritter with Ice Cream. Each dish was tasty and the mix of food was just right.

We were also given just about the right amount of food for our group so nothing went to waste and no one went hungry!

All in all it was a lovely meal in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Dishes were well explained to us and nothing was too much trouble.

The Happy Palace Restaurant is closed on a Monday (except Bank Holidays) and open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. It is also open on Sunday evenings.

You can also order take away any day apart from Monday (except Bank Holidays) at lunch or dinner time.

The restaurant follows on from the high standards set by former owner Peter Lee, who owned the formally known 'Dragon House' for 35 years. The restaurant is also the setting for the Annual Diss Golf Club presentation evening, and was pleased to support the Diss Carnival 2012.

For more information, to make a booking or to place a telephone order, please call 01379 641888.

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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 20th July to be in with a chance of winning. Usual Circuit Publications competition rules apply.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | food and drink

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Ask the Chef!

Dear Simon, "My children love tortilla wraps, they have them often in their school packed lunch. I buy ready made wraps but I would prefer to make them myself from scratch, but where do I start? - please help!" - Alison Wilkie.

Hi Alison, you can make these Mexican flat breads thin or thick, depending on your preference.

Flour Tortilla Wraps Ingredients: • 800g (1 3/4 lb) plain flour • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 350ml (12 fl oz) boiling water Method: Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Rub in butter. Add water slowly, mixing with your hands to make a soft dough. Use a little water at a time-you are looking for a soft dough consistency.

Then knead for a few minutes on a floured surface until the mixture becomes smooth and elastic. Grease the top with oil, place back in the bowl and let it rest, leave it covered for 10 minutes. Divide into small balls the size of golf balls and then roll out into the size and thickness you prefer.

Cook in a frying pan until top is slightly bubbly then turn over for a further minute or two. You can either serve them warm or leave to cool. Enjoy...

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Whatever your food query, Simon can help!

Grilled Sardines with a Tomato, Rocket, Red Onion and Pesto Salad Ingredients: Olive Oil to baste fish Sardines Tomatoes- ripe Beef Tomato Red Onion – thinly sliced Rocket

Pesto: Basil 50g Pine Nuts 30g Parmesan Cheese 30g Garlic – 1 clove Olive Oil 85ml Sea Salt Cracked Black Pepper

Method: 1. To make the Pesto; put all ingredients in a food processor and blitz together, while the motor is still running add Olive Oil until Pesto thickens.

2. Slice Tomatoes and Red Onions and present on a plate with Rocket.

3. Get your fishmonger to gut and descale the sardin es, sprinkle with Sea Salt and Cracked Black Peppe r & Olive Oil, grill the sardines for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until the skin starts to crisp.

4. Plate the sardines on top of the salad, then drizzl e the Pesto and enjoy.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | health and fitness

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Health & Fitness Your Local

18 Old Market Place celebrates its 670th year but it’s first as a physiotherapy clinic – BounceBack Physio.

From the outside 18 Old Market Place, Harleston, appears to be a small Victorian terraced house but go inside and it opens up to reveal a medieval raised aisled hall.

The treatment room of the clinic is in the old kitchen area complete with Tudor weavers window, Georgian bread oven and Victorian range.

“Clients have been surprised by the room when they come in for treatment” said John Bower, Senior Physiotherapist.

BounceBack Physio clinic opened in April 2011 in this most unusual setting. “It's ideal,” said John. “We are right in the centre of Harleston, close to free car parking.

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I studied at Sheffield Hallam University and since graduating have completed many post graduate courses one most notable being Acupuncture. I have thousands of clinical hours experience working within private practice dealing with common day-to-day injuries frequently treating clients with headaches, neck and back pain, stiffness, muscle weakness, instability and reduced mobility.

I am, therefore, experienced in treating all types of musculoskeletal disorders. I also have years of postgraduate experience working within sports such as Professional Football and World Championship Boxing. During my time in

professional football I was Head of the Medical Department at Port Vale FC and I am currently still involved with The FA and England as medical support staff.

We offer physio treatment for bad backs, sciatica, whiplash and sport injuries. We also offer acupuncture and ultrasound treatment and being covered by all major insurance groups Bupa, AXA, Aviva, PruHealth and many more is an added bonus.”

For full details

please see our website www. bouncebackphysio.com Call us on 01379 679 753 or 07871 835 007.

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | health and fitness

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

A cut above the rest For style and quality, choose new Diss Salon VAE Hair...

Looking for a hair salon that offers a bespoke, high quality service at reasonable prices?

Then you'll be pleased to discover VAE Hair which has just opened on St Nicholas Street in Diss.

VAE stands for Versatile, Aesthetic, Ergonomic.

It's what everyone wants in a haircut versatility, to look amazing and something that's easy to reproduce at home.

Salon Director Alastair says: 'VAE are a dynamic and forward-thinking team who aim to provide a bespoke and high quality service at reasonable prices.'

Alastair has almost completed two years experience with the highly-prestigious ID artist programme. This is an opportunity for talented, inspired hairdressers with

an eye for fashion and unique creative expression and has led to Alastair travelling both in the UK and internationally with them.

It is this up-to-date trend information and expertise that Alastair plans to bring to the salon. Suitable for males and females of all ages.

For more information call 01379 650015, email VAEHair@googlemail.com or log onto www.VAEHair.co.uk. They are also on Facebook and Twitter.

Versatile. Aesthetic. Ergonomic

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | homes and gardens

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Homes & Gardens Your Local

Make the most of summer...

And head outside for stylish dining.

Now that we are into summer and the Olympics are just around the corner there is no better time to leave our homes and celebrate the best of the British outdoors.

Whether it’s a leisurely Sunday afternoon stroll by the river or a full weekend at a festival it should be done in style!

It is lovely to have a picnic with proper plates and glasses, so I would recommend investing in a nice wicker hamper that always makes the occasion feel special. If you don’t want to lug cumbersome chairs around, a nice wool throw or two make a great alternativeif you choose a colour that works in your lounge you can always use it on your sofa the rest of the time saving on storage space!

You don’t even have to leave your garden to enjoy alfresco dining. If you are planning

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on entertaining why not set up an outside ‘dining room’ complete with candles in lanterns, cotton napkins (we love Warbeck and cox ‘beetles’ napkins that we stock) and nice bucket to keep the wine cool.

We all worry about making our guests comfortable, a really nice idea that a friend of mine did for her wedding was to pop a pashmina on the back of every ladies chair so they could keep warm when the sun goes down. Keep plenty of bottles of water available for guest to keep them hydrated, I think it looks really pretty to use old fashioned style glass bottles with stoppers.

Well, now that we are all ready for a garden party let’s hope the weather is on our side - don’t forget the sunblock and enjoy!

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | homes and gardens

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Upcoming Events

Keep Yer Heel Down Bor!

News from the Friends of St. Mary's, Redenhall.

A ‘slightly on the huh’ look at gardening.

Wine Tasting Following last year’s success there will be another wine tasting on Friday July 13th at 7.30pm in Needham village hall. It will be arranged again by Oliver Carter, a wine shipper of many years’ experience.

The focus of the evening will be on information but more than a taste of wines will be available to accompany the finger buffet.

Tickets must be booked before Tuesday July 10th and are available from Gordon 01986 788326; gordon.ellis@btinternet. com or Brenda 01379 852572.

They cost £10 per person.

Garden Party A Garden Party will be held at the home of Christine and Ray Neeve - just off the by-pass – on Thursday July 26th from 3pm to 5pm. Games and quizzes will accompany excellent teas.

Annual General Meeting The AGM of the Friends will take place in the church at 7.30pm on Tuesday July 24th. All those interested in preserving this magnificent medieval building are welcome to attend.

For more information on any of these events please phone 01379 852572.

Wotcha!... We're in a war against slugs! Yes, those gastropod molluscs, destroyers of all things bright and beautiful. And in my mind they – along with cats – don't fit into the second line of 'All creatures great and small.' And so, trying to be 'wise' if not 'wonderful' the battle is on!

One of my Christmas presents last year was a little book called, '50 Ways to Kill a Slug.' You may think that's a horrible book to give someone, but it's better than the onion my dad put at the bottom of my brother's stocking. And some people are so reluctant to kill a slug that they chuck them over into a neighbour's garden! Not very neighbourly, because they'll eat what the neighbour's garden has to offer and then come back to yours! This is as bad as chucking weeds into a neighbour's garden. That happens too – as people have told me. No, pickle them in vinegar. Slugs, not weeds.

Next, cats. How do you get rid of neighbourhood cats? Willow looks a picture carrying her cat, but our garden is a mecca for cats – none of which is ours - and they all leave their calling card. Everyone knows a cat won't do its business in their own gardens, so what do people think when they get a cat? I'd love to know. I do know a couple who have a cat run...now that's neighbourly. I would get a dog, but having been bitten eight times... Keep on a troshin' and remember, love your neighbour as yourself and don't give them your slugs, weeds or....cats!!

Mark Aiken

07810 852089

dayburst@diss.co.uk

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Your Local Magazine • July 2012

I don’t believe it!

by Joan Garnham, Waveney Tree Specialists.

Our men were recently working near Woodbridge and next door a man had sent a teenager up a tree with no rope, Aaaaagh! no protective gear and a chain saw to cut off some boughs. It made my husband feel sick so he offered to lend some gear, ‘He’ll

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be alright’ – luckily, on this occasion he was. Ignorance is bliss.

A chainsaw has at least 32 cutting edges, each as sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel. The chain reaches speeds of 30-60 mph. Yet you can buy a chainsaw off the shelf in most DIY or garden shops with no proof of ability. Where is the sense in that?

Tree surgeons spend many years training and always wear protective gear. The clothing can be expensive so they don’t do it for fun; they wear it because they know how dangerous their job is. Tree surgery is the second most dangerous profession – arctic deep sea fishing just beats it.

Looking at the official reported figures from HSE; 2004 – 2008; trained tree surgeons suffered 22 deaths, 400 major injuries (usually involving amputation) and 673 with sick leave as a result of accidents at work. These men are trained and wear protective gear.

There are no figures for owners of

chainsaws. Helmet and visor cost about £40, chainsaw gloves cost about £25, a day’s course on safety and maintenance costs about £100.

What price on life or limb?

Some safety tips • Never work alone.

• Learn how to maintain the saw – a loose chain flies off at about 3060mph.

• Always cut away from you. Don’t cut above you – the branch has to fall somewhere.

• Never put waste in a chipper or mulcher with your hand–use a stick.

• Check there are no wires running through the hedge or tree – one of the most common accidents is electrocution.

Enjoy your trees and garden but please – a little bit of thought and preparation means you will enjoy it for longer. If in doubt – call in a reputable tree surgeon for advice.

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Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Senior Section Your Local

Questions and Answers

With Local Audiologist, Karen Finch RHAD FSHAA FRSA. Q. How many people have hearing loss? Research suggests that 1 in 6 people in the UK experience hearing loss, but only a small percentage of people actually seek help. This figure is high for a number of reasons but because hearing loss is generally the result of advancing years, admitting you don’t hear as well as you used to is almost conceding you are getting old. It’s made worse because there’s still a belief that hearing aids don’t work very well, whistle all the time and are big and ugly – though nothing could be further from the truth.

Modern hearing aids are much smaller than they used to be and in some cases almost invisible in use

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and because of digital technology the quality has improved in leaps and bounds.

your ear(s) so that the instrument(s) can be custom made to fit comfortably.

Q. If you have a hearing loss what can be done? The first thing is to make an appointment for a hearing test. The audiologist will check if you have hearing loss and will advise, if appropriate, on the sort of hearing aids you might use to give positive improvement. They will first have checked for any disease of the ear and if necessary refer you to a doctor or specialist. If all is well, in some cases, you can be fitted with hearing aids there and then, in other cases you will have an impression taken of

Q. Where are you based? We have several local centres including Attleborough, Botesdale, Eye, Harleston and Wymondham, however we also have another 13 centres spread across the rest of Suffolk and Norfolk.

Q. Your job must be very rewarding... It is extremely rewarding! I’ve lost count of the number of patients who describe to me how improving their hearing loss has changed their life immeasurably. I am one of the lucky ones who loves their job.

The Hearing Care Centre Ltd, Freephone: 0800 096 2637 www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk

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Your Local Magazine • July 2012

The State or your family – the decision is yours!

Seeing a loved one suffering from a long term and possibly permanent illness is heart breaking.

It can also be extremely frustrating to have no control or any real say regarding their treatment. Worse still, when you know beyond all doubt that it is treatment that he/she would not have wanted. A recent case made headlines when a family were over ruled and the medical team, supported by the Courts, resuscitated their mother despite her previously stating strong

feeling against resuscitation. All because nothing was in writing!

Now, due to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 these matters can be so much easier on everyone, because you can now give your spouse and/or family member(s) the authority to act, speak and sign for you when you are unable to yourself. It’s called a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) with an LPA (property) for financial matters and an LPA (personal welfare) for health and medical related matters.

The latter includes the option of allowing your attorney(s) the right to withhold life sustaining treatment.

If you prefer not to use an attorney you can opt instead for an Advanced Directive (Living Will) and make your own decisions, in writing, in advance.

Although a cheaper option it is a lot more complicated and not suitable for everyone. Avoid, if you can choosing between an LPA (personal) and a Living Will on the basis of cost, but rather on the option that gives you most peace of mind.

As to cost, you can get the LPA forms for free, and apart from the registration fee complete your own documents.

But with over 400 pages of guidance on how to complete the forms, plus the possibility of rejection if you make a simple mistake most people ignore the d.i.y route. If you then opt for someone else to draft the documents for you, a solicitor or Will Writer for example, follow the “golden rule”: Ensure the price includes for everything, is fixed and guaranteed and the

drafter has adequate indemnity insurance.

The usefulness of these documents cannot be overstated. For the first time in our history we now have the means to prevent the state stepping into our lives when we are at our most vulnerable.

Instead we can put the decision making firmly into the hands of people we know, love and trust.

But you have to action NOW whilst you have the mental ability to arrange and sign such documents. Leave it too late and your family will have to deal with the state whether they like it or not!

For a free information pack give me a call.

Garry Streeter – LPA specialist - Newleaf Will Writers 01953 451930.

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LOCAL BUSINESS | harleston

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

FOnocus Your Local

Harleston Businesses Harleston Jobs Club Every Wednesday, drop-in 10am – 2pm.

Over the last few months 22 Jobs Club members have found employment with the help of the Jobs Club either by receiving CV assistance, online application support or tips and advice for job interviews.

4 of these positions were exclusively advertised at the Jobs Club.

If you are looking for work then come along to the Jobs Club for friendly and informal support. We can help you with your CV, covering

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letters, application forms, job searches, local courses, training, volunteering and much more.

What’s on in July Careers Advice: Tuesday 17 July 9.45am-3pm A professional Careers Advisor will be holding 1:1 appointments offering additional support if you are looking for work or seeking training/learning opportunities.

Can you help at Jobs Club?

We are currently seeking volunteers to join our team.

Please contact Lucy for more details.

EMPLOYERS – advertise your vacancy for free at the Jobs Club and reach local jobseekers For more information and up to date details of events please contact Lucy Marjoram on 01379 851920 or email jobsclub@ harleston-norfolk.org.uk

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Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Harleston & District Business Forum Next meeting - Wednesday 4th July 2012 7:30am - Swan Hotel, Harleston.

The second members' breakfast will be held on Wednesday 4th July 2012 from 7:30am to 9:00am at The Swan Hotel, 19 The Thoroughfare, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9AS. We will have a guest speaker, Jean Wills, publisher of Your Local Magazine, who will talk about the Harleston Business Fair project.

For £8 you get breakfast, the chance to meet other local businesses and the opportunity to discuss local issues. We will be sending an email asking for attendees shortly. Please download the breakfast booking form here and follow the instructions to return it to book your breakfast.

Previous meeting on Wednesday 23th May 2012.

The newly-formed Harleston & District Business Forum held its first business breakfast meeting on Wednesday 23rd May at the Swan Hotel, Harleston. Over 40 new

members attended. They enjoyed a full English breakfast, had the chance to introduce themselves to the others present and heard a talk by David Thompson, newly appointed Economic Development and Tourism Officer at South Norfolk District Council, on future plans for the town.

Those present voted overwhelmingly for more meetings of the same format, and the next one will take place on Wednesday 4th July, 7.30am, when Jean Wills, publisher of Your Local Magazine, will talk about Harleston Business Fair, her project to promote businesses in the area. Also in the calendar over the next few months will be opportunities to discuss business development in the Harleston area and to visit local businesses of interest.

If you would like to become a member and attend the next meeting of the Harleston & District

Business Forum, visit www.hdbf. org.uk to download an application form and breakfast reservation form, or phone Clive Attwood, chairman, on 01379 852789.

Aims and Objectives of HDBF • To foster positive and collaborative relations between businesses in and around the town, other interested organisations and retired business people and the local community.

• To provide a forum and meeting place for members to learn and shares ideas and information.

• To represent the businesses in Harleston and District and to act as a channel of information and opinions between the town's businesses and various authorities and other organisations.

• To contribute to the positive development and encourage

growth of the existing business of Harleston and District.

If you want more information on becoming a member of the Harleston & District Business Forum please contact Lucy Marjoram on 01379 851920 or email info@hdbf.org.uk

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LOCAL BUSINESS | business profiles

Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Business Profiles Your Local

They'll move the earth to help!

Small Farm Contracts - For all your garden, landscape or smallholding needs.

Need your paddock cut and maintained? Or a hedge cut or planted? Or perhaps you need your garden or allotment cleared before starting a project? Or even just some advice on purchasing a new piece of machinery or garden equipment?

Small Farm Contracts is just what you're looking for.

Centred in the Diss area although willing to travel - Small Farm Contracts can help with any garden or smallholding project you may have. Their equipment is light and small meaning they can access any garden area or small field. From land reclamation and cultivation

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to orchard planning and planting, irrigation design and installation to paddock mowing, they offer a wide range of services.

They can also create vegetable gardens and flower beds, plan and plant vineyards, survey woods and supply well-rotted muck and mushroom compost.

Alongside practical help, Small Farm Contracts are also happy to advise on projects or new purchases of equipment they are only a phone call away.

With most jobs charged by the hour, plus mileage for jobs over ten miles away, they are a cost-effective, professional and friendly company.

For more information and prices, call William on 07879 666100 or Michael

on 07761 827053, email whudson@aspects.net or log on to www.smallholdingservices.co.uk

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Your Local Magazine • July 2012

Motoring Your Local

Spedeweekend 2012 Oval Racing.

As far as Oval Racing is concerned supporters have different highlights of their season, for some its October and Banger Racing Championship of the World, but for many, followers of the non contact National Hot Rods its all about July, Ipswich, Spedeweekend and the National Hot Rod Championship of the World at Foxhall Stadium.

Only twenty English drivers will make the grid for the big race at 12 noon on July 8th, they will join

the top drivers from the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Holland, Germany and South Africa in a 75 lap battle in the (hopefully) searing July heat, a real test for the man and the machine.

Local eyes will be on a selection of Suffolk and Norfolk based drivers and they are led by a man who has won it before, Newmarket’s Chris Haird took the title in 2010 and in his own words “Its time to win it again.”

Haird will be racing his usual yellow Vauxhall Tigra which will have undergone a complete rebuild for the big race. Southwold star Gavin Murray has a similar car to Haird. No doubt about it Murray

COULD win this, he just needs to keep out of trouble, he is a calm and unflappable driver. Diss has produced a World Champion in this formula before, that was back in 1975 and his name was Derek Fiske, remember that name...

Fiske, as its about to become more familiar to followers of National Hot Rods. Meanwhile Diss has another driver to cheer for, Gavin Taber, the Roydon Garage owner has qualified for his first World Final and is rightly proud of his achievements in his first season.

Taber has the car which Chris Haird took his win with 2 years ago, so the CAR can do it, can its new owner? In all honesty yes

he can, but 75 laps is a long, long race and something that will be new for the likeable Taber who so far has probably not driven it for a distance longer than 35 laps. If Gavin Taber finishes his first World Final then that will be a major achievement for him and his team, a top ten place looks a likely bonus.

Spedeweekend 2012 takes place at Foxhall Stadium in Ipswich over the weekend of 7th and 8th of July, over 35 races will take place over the two days featuring all the leading classes from Spedeworth Motorsports.

Further information can be seen at www,spedeworth.co.uk

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Your Local Magazine • July 2012

What’s On... In July!

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

Now to 11th. Harleston & Waveney Art Exhibition. Large works of art on display by local artists taking part in the Trail. Café open.

9.30am-4.30pm. Free admission. Pulham St. Mary. The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, IP21 4QT. Contact: 01379 676660 or visit www.pennoyers.org.uk 4th. Film: The Iron Lady (12A). This film looks back over Margaret Thatcher’s career from political awakening in Blitz-torn Britain to her reign as prime minister in the 1980s.

8pm. Tickets £4/Under 18’s £2. Box Office 01379 652241www.disscornhall.co.uk 5th & 19th (Thursdays). Mixed Media Art Workshops. All welcome to join this friendly group led, by local artist & illustrator, Angela Rawson. 10am – 3pm. £15 Booking advised.

Pulham St.Mary. The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, IP21 4QT. Contact: 01379 676683.

6th. Evening Inn. Fully licensed bar with BBQ, boules, live music, & local ales. 6.30pm– 11.30pm. Free admission. Pulham St. Mary.

The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, IP21 4QT. Contact: 01379 676660. www.pennoyers.org.uk 6th. Family: Lions of Africa - Senegal. Rarely seen outside of Senegal, this spectacle involves stunning dance moves, acrobatics, extraordinary makeup and costumes, and some of the most powerful drumming to come out of Africa. 7.30pm. Tickets £9 Concessions £8. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 7th. Music: The Pure Floyd Show. A highenergy eight piece tribute to the music of the legendary Pink Floyd. Show includes all the favourite tracks from the psychedelic 60s through to Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall and Division Bell, as well as Brick in the Wall, Comfortably Numb, Money and many more. 8pm. Tickets: £12/ Concessions £10. Box. Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk

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All entries for August must be submitted by the 8th July.

7th and 1st Saturday monthly - Harleston's Indoor Flea Market. Swan Hotel. 9.00-1.00pm.

16+ stalls vintage, antique, collectibles, etc. Stalls £10. Enquires: 01379 855486.

7th. Give us a Ring! Try your hand at tower bellringing. With no obligation, at St Mary’s Church, Redenhall, from 10.00am and from 2.00pm. Each session includes a video, ringing demos, viewing the bells, and refreshments.

Find out if this fascinating activity is for you.

No special fitness, strength or musical ability is required and you don’t have to go to church, but the minimum age is 10 years.

7th & 8th. Open Days At Shimpling St George.

The Norman round-towered church of St George – across the fields at Shimpling – will again be hosting a number of Open Days throughout the year, when during the afternoon there will be someone on hand to share some of the stories the building, and people associated with it, have to tell. Contact: Maurice W Philpot on 07817 108239 (maurice.philpot@gmail.com) or Sheila Cooper on 01379 740990.

8th. 96th Bombardment Group Museum Open Day. New Eccles Hall School, Quidenham, NR16 2NZ. 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (Mondays). PC Help Club. One-to-one computer help from keen volunteers in 1hr sessions. 1.30pm – 5pm.

Pulham St. Mary The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, IP21 4QT. £3 per hour. Book essential on 01379 676660. 01379 676660 or visit www.pennoyers.org.uk 10th, 18th, 25th (Wednesdays). Circuit Training. Fun keep fit for all abilities, fitness and ages 16+. £5 per session. Booking advised, 7pm – 8pm. Pulham St. Mary. The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, IP21 4QT. Contact: Aaron Mead on 01379 677552.

11th. Film: La Regle de Jeu (PG) – subtitled.

As in La Grande Illusion two years earlier, Renoir uses the particular – in this case a house party – as ironic comment on French society, again on the eve of disaster. So the farcical romantic intrigues disguise what the director called a war film that doesn’t mention war. 8pm. Tickets

£4 / Under 18’s £2. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 12th. Theatre: Cut Out & Keep Theatre presents “George don’t do that...” A selection of Joyce Grenfell’s brilliantly observed and wonderfully funny nursery school sketches brought cleverly to life

by Jo Sessions. For some, Grenfell is best known for her comic film roles but for many others, she is fondly remembered for her random monologues, including the harassed nursery school teacher in “George don’t do that…”.

7.30pm. Tickets £8 / Concessions £7. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 14th. Music: Harp Recital – Mary Anne Barclay.

This recital, including well known pieces

by Debussy, as well as more unusual works by Rubbra and Natra, will draw on the rich and diverse solo repertoire for both the clarsach folk harp and classical concert harp. As well as providing an opportunity to hear the unique timbres of each harp across many genres, there will also be a chance to try the harps themselves, including a tiny harp for tiny fingers. 7pm. Tickets: Donations please. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 14th. Horticultural Show. A variety of classes, raffle & auction. Refreshments available. 1.30pm – 4pm. Free admission. Pulham St. Mary. The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, IP21 4QT. Contact: 01379 676660 or visit www.pennoyers. org.uk 14th. Film: The Muppets (U). An evil oilman wants to demolish the Muppet Theatre. The result is a film bursting at the seams with sheer, unadulterated joy. Watch it, and the world seems just that little bit brighter. 2pm.Tickets £4 / Under 18’s £2. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 14th. Live Music, 50s, 60s and Jive.Wreningham Village Hall, Mill Lane, Wreningham there is a dance to the band SHAKE, RATTLE 'N' ROLL.

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What’s On... In July!

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

Music 8.30pm until midnight. Licensed bar. £6.

For further information please contact Christine Minns on 01508 488123.

14th. Bread Making Workshop. 1-5pm at Diss Rugby Clubhouse kitchens. Sue Hudson is experienced in running bread making workshops.

These are hands-on and fun afternoon where we make everything from basic everyday loaves to continental-style bread for summer picnics and al fresco dining. Contact: 01379 688374 or visit www.breadworkshops.co.uk 14th. "Bizet to Broadway" Upper Octave Concert. All Saints Church Old Buckenham 7.30pm. Tickets £10.00 (including Wine and Nibbles) from 01953-860845. Submitted by Mrs D Monkhouse.

14th & 15th. Bungay Black Dog Arts Gardens Art Trail. 12 noon to 4pm. Entry for all gardens £2 for adults, children free. A map will be available giving details on how to find each of the nine gardens. In the gardens a range of artworks will be displayed, many for sale, by BDA artists.

15th. Bread Making Workshop. 1-5 pm at The Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St Mary. Sue Hudson is experienced in running bread making workshops. Pulham St. Mary. The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, IP21 4QT. Contact: 01379 688374 or visit www.breadworkshops.co.uk 15th. 'Come Dancing' If you love to dance, join us and enjoy a night of dancing to all your favourite tunes from our professional DJ. Admission £5, 7.00pm - 10.00pm. Apollo Rooms, Harleston. Tel: 01379 854205.

18th. Film: The Descendants (15). Set in Hawaii, this exhilarating road movie is a sometimes h u m o r o u s , sometimes tragic journey for lawyer Matt King (Clooney). He finds himself transformed from indifferent father and husband to full-time single parent when his wife has a boating accident. 8pm.Tickets £4 / Under 18’s £2. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk

All entries for August must be submitted by the 8th July.

20th. Comedy: Red Card Comedy Club – On the Road. This month’s comedy club includes Steve Day, Simon Feilder and Matt Green (compere). 8.15pm.

Tickets Advance £9 / Door £10 (Minimum age 18). Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 21st. The Saturday Club: Kepow Theatre Company presents Whose Story Is It Anyway?

One of Britain’s funniest and creative theatre companies, Kepow take suggestions from their young audience, adapt well known stories and improvise scenes full of action and adventure. 2pm.

Tickets £5/ Children £3. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 21st. Country Gold, Pulham Memorial Hall, Pulham Market presents THE GARRY BLACKMORE BAND. £6. No Bar - Please bring your own. Door 7pm. Music 8pm until 11.45pm. For further information please contact Jesse on 07880 995199 or Allan on 07545 166760.

21st. Carlo Curley's Organ Spectacular East Harling Parish Church, 7.30pm. The world famous organist Carlo Curley will perform to celebrate the recent overhaul of the magnificent 1854 Walker organ at East Harling. See www.carlo.com for further information. Tickets £10 advance from Dorothy Jubb, 01953 717128 or dottyannjubb@yahoo.co.uk (£12 on the door if still available).

21st. Bread Making Workshop with Sue Hudson. At The Suffolk Food Hall. These are hands-on and fun afternoon where we make everything from basic everyday loaves to continental-style bread for summer picnics and al fresco dining. Contact: 01379 688374 or visit www.breadworkshops.co.uk 25th. Film: Les Acacias (12A) – subtitled. Les Acacias tells the story of a long-distance lorry driver who agrees to drive a woman and her fivemonth-old child from Paraguay to Buenos Aires.

A subtle and tender road movie about a passing encounter between two strangers and the unlikely bond that grows between them. 8pm. Tickets £4 / Under 18s £2. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 27th. 'Dixiemix' East Anglia's hottest Dixieland Jazz band. Appearing at Forncett St. Mary Church at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 (under 12's £5) 01508 481856 or 01953 788414 Raffle. Tas Well bar (In Village Hall opposite church) open for pre-concert and interval drinks. Proceeds to Forncett St. Mary and Forncett St. Peter Churches.

27th. Bread Making Workshop with Sue Hudson. At The Suffolk Food Hall. These are hands-on and fun afternoon where we make everything from basic everyday loaves to continental-style bread for summer picnics and al fresco dining. Contact: 01379 688374 or visit www.breadworkshops.co.uk 28th. 'Rusti Steel & The Star Tones'. £8.00 at The 'Starfighter' Rock & Roll Club, Wreningham Village Hall, Mill Lane, Wreningham, Norfolk.

Contact: Roland on 01603 812637 or Tonya on 01508 494735.

28th & 29th. Friend's of Hoxne Church are holding an Art & Craft Exhibition and Sale in Hoxne Church. 10am to 4pm both days. Entry

by Catalogue £1. Art & Craft entries welcome.

Please ring 01379740821.

28th. Farmers’ Market. Locally sourced produce, arts & crafts. Café open. 10am – 1pm.

Free admission. Pulham St. Mary. The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, IP21 4QT. Contact: 01379 676660 or visit www.pennoyers.org.uk 29th. Open day, 10am-4pm. The Red Feather Club, run by the 95th Bomb Group Heritage Association. Open days on the last Sunday of the month till October (inclusive).

Open 10am to 4pm. Tel: 01728 860930 (James Mutton, chairman of the 95th Bomb Group Heritage Association).

Email: jamesmutton@suffolkonline.net.

Website: www.95thbg-horham.com 29th. 'Come Dancing' If you love to dance, join us and enjoy a night of dancing to all your favourite tunes from our professional DJ. Admission £5, 7.00pm - 10.00pm. Apollo Rooms, Harleston. Tel: 01379 854205.

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