Park Radio Summer - Autumn 2019

ontheair EDITION 2

SUMMER-AUTUMN

Park Radio: Your Local Station for Diss, Eye & Harleston

About Us Meet the Presenters What our customers say?

Events Win a Meal for Two

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welcome On the Air

A guide to Park Radio….your local radio station Welcome to the second edition of “On the Air” as we look back at our accomplishments since our launch in late 2017 and look ahead to another year!

“On the Air” is your invaluable guide to your local radio station for Diss, Eye and Harleston and the surrounding area in South Norfolk and Mid Suffolk.

We have witnessed many Park Radio initiatives and events ranging from becoming the official Diss Railway station adopter, running our very own Coffee Morning in aid of Pancreatic Cancer and trying to help the Diss Children’s Centre to stay open!

We launched our “Be Seen, Be Safe” campaign working alongside the South Norfolk Help Hub and the Rotary Club of Diss and District – with over 700 local pupils receiving luminous armbands promoting child safety to and from school.

Because of our popularity we have applied to Ofcom to extend our coverage area to many more parts of rural South Norfolk and Mid Suffolk!

Another significant milestone has been to devote some broadcasting time to the Year 10 students who attend Archbishop Sancroft High School in Harleston – the 13 week on-air project runs each Saturday from 5-7pm until June and will help to support their Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

Park Radio has also launched its Listeners Panel which will meet regularly to gain feedback and help shape the sound of our station.

We hope you enjoy this edition of “On the Air” and that you will enter our competition to win a meal for two at Momiji Japanese restaurant in Harleston.

If you have any comments about our service please feel free to either email me chris@parkradio.co.uk or just pop in!

Happy listening!

Contents: p3

Welcome

p4-5

About Us

p7

Adrian James / Sean Knox

p9

Chris Watson / Megan Atkinson

p11

Sam Toogood / Suzanne Garwood

p13

Graham Wood / Jack Horrey

p15

Events

p16-17 Programme Schedule p18 p19

Fun in the Sun / Experts ASHS Take-Over / Volunteer Shout-Out

p21

The Curious Case of the Eye Town Charter

p23 p25

Customer Testimonials Reader Survey - Win a Meal at Momiji

On the Air was produced by Falcon

Publications on behalf of Park Radio.

Advertising: Gary Enderby, 01379 773347 Editorial: Sarah Veness, 01379 773348

Design & Artwork: Ian Foster, Copy Concept ian@copy-concept.co.uk

DJ Photos. Credit: Photo Elite

Chris Moyse Station Manager

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abou About Us

TRULY LOCAL RADIO Park Radio is your local radio station for Diss, Harleston, Eye and surrounding villages in the Waveney Valley.

Park Radio’s aim is to provide an all-day local service every day for the area it covers on the Norfolk and Suffolk border. We are filling a local radio void, with stations in the regional centres of Norwich and Ipswich offering little or no coverage and involvement in our local needs.

Park Radio offers a new voice allowing local people to contact, inform and involve the community. It is owned and run by local people on a not-forprofit basis and is operated by volunteers from the coverage area. It is supported by advertising, grants and fundraising.

ON AIR 24 HOURS A DAY Park Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day from its specially-built 4

studios at the Diss Youth & Community Centre, in Shelfanger Road, with transmitters at Diss and Harleston.

You can hear us on 107.6 FM in the Diss and Eye areas and on 105.2 FM around Harleston. You can also listen to the station on our website, via the “Listen Now” icon in the top right (on desktop) or if you’re listening on your smart phone click the double box icon at the bottom, or by using the Tune-In app.

LOCAL NEWS AND INFORMATION – AND GOOD MUSIC Park Radio’s focus is being local, with news, information, features, interviews and discussions about people, issues and events around our area.

We offer a free service to any event that raises awareness and fund raising for a charity. The station also features a

ut us sustaining service of great goodlistening, popular music from the last 40 years and more.

You can hear a wide range of favourite hits from the 1960s right up to the present day; some that you just won’t hear anywhere else these days! And there’s a variety of specialist music shows in the evenings and at weekends.

GET INVOLVED WITH PARK RADIO Part of our remit as a community radio station is to offer training for our volunteer broadcast and support team, so we are always looking for dedicated local people to help us in a number of areas. These include administration and community engagement, as well as programme production, presenting and support.

the contact form on our website: www.parkradio.co.uk or visit our Facebook page @parkradiodiss OUT AND ABOUT Park Radio is at the centre of the community.

Members of the station team together with our lovable mascot Parky Bear, continue to go outand-about to raise awareness, support and funds. We have attended or organised a wide range of events locally over the years – and continue to do so.

Contact us for more details if you would like us to attend your event. See more details on our Events page or email events@parkradio.co.uk

Telephone us : 01379 21 00 00, send an email : studio@parkradio.co.uk or fill in 5

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Name: Sean Knox

Programme Time: Sunday Supergold 13.00 to 16.00

Programme Time: Monday Night Rocks 19.00 to 22.00

Music Genre: Classic Gold

Music Genre: Rock (the louder the better)

Food – Likes: Italian food, a good Sunday roast, lover of anything sweet Dislikes: Carrots, curry, rice pudding, bread & butter pudding Favourite Place to Visit in East Anglia: Brancaster Beach Favourite Holiday Destination: Madeira Your Greatest Achievement: Going from a novice broadcaster one year ago to today. Can’t believe I’ve done it

Food – Likes: Roast dinners, fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, trifle, cake Dislikes: Shellfish, beetroot, semolina (I blame school dinners) Favourite Place to Visit in East Anglia: North Norfolk especially Mundesley and Walcott Favourite Holiday Destination: Scotland, North Norfolk Coast and Festivals Your Greatest Achievement: Surviving the Moshpit at Guns n Roses gig in Wembley Stadium

Star Sign: Gemini Star Sign: Capricorn Biggest Influence and why: Greg Norman for his style & his attitude to life. A perfect gentleman

Biggest Influence and why: My dad and Rock & Roll for making me the man I am today 7

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Name: Megan Atkinson

Programme Time: Good Morning Sunday 07.00 to 10.00

Programme Time: The Late Show Thursday 22.00 to Midnight

Music Genre: 50’s to current chart songs

Music Genre: Varied (but love Indie)

Food – Likes: Chinese and Italian Dislikes: Anything too hot and spicy Favourite Place to Visit in East Anglia: Cambridge Favourite Holiday Destination: Italy Your Greatest Achievement: Being involved in an industry (and with people) that is so creative, informative, and spontaneous – and at times, so very random

Food – Likes: Bread, dips, and a delicious melted Camembert Dislikes: Sweetcorn and aubergine Ewwwwww!!

Favourite Place to Visit in East Anglia: The Waterfront venue or the lanes in Norwich Favourite Holiday Destination: South of France Your Greatest Achievement: Getting into university due to my further Studies and work experience this year… oh and my own radio show

Star Sign: Aries Star Sign: Scorpio Biggest Influence and why: Every radio presenter who I’ve worked with – all have taught me something

Biggest Influence and why: Lily Allen for expression and Jack Saunders for being an ace DJ

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Name: Sam Toogood

Name: Suzanne Garwood

Programme Time: Saturday Breakfast 07.00 to 10.00

Programme Time: The Late Show Tuesday 22.00 to Midnight

Music Genre: Rap

Music Genre: Daytime Mix

Food – Likes: Italian Dislikes: Avocado

Food – Likes: Greek, Italian, Indian, Chinese Dislikes: Sprouts

Favourite Place to Visit in East Anglia: Southwold Favourite Holiday Destination: Florida Your Greatest Ambition: Being on Capital/Kiss Radio Star Sign: Scorpio

Favourite Place to Visit in East Anglia: North Norfolk Coast walking the dogs Favourite Holiday Destination: Aude region south of France and any Mediterranean country Your Greatest Achievement: Four children and ten grandchildren

Biggest Influence: Dave Berry Star Sign: Aries Biggest Influence and why: My late father, he had a gentle patience that I wish I had

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Programme Time: The Late Show: Monday 22.00 to Midnight & Sounds of the Decades...the 1970s Triple Pack Saturday 10.00 to 13.00

Programme Time: Sounds of the Decades...the 1980s Triple Pack Saturday 10.00 to 13.00 Music Genre: Rock & Pop

Music Genre: Pop, Rock Food – Likes: Love all food Dislikes: None Favourite Place to Visit in East Anglia: Norfolk Broads Favourite Holiday Destination: Caribbean Your Greatest Achievement: Achieving my ambition with Radio Star Sign: Pisces Biggest Influence and why: My Dad - time spent with him, going to work with him and learning from him

Food – Likes: Curry, also have a weakness for a Nandos takeaway!

Dislikes: Pizza (In a minority I know!)

Favourite Place to Visit in East Anglia: Hunstanton, anywhere on the North Norfolk coast Favourite Holiday Destination: Las Vegas Your Greatest Achievement: Still working on it!

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events Looking for something to do, come along and visit us at the following events May

June

July

1st

Pulham Crown Quiz

11th

Park Radio Litter Pick

15th

Mellis Railway Tavern Quiz

4th

Tivetshall Ram Quiz

9th

Diss Carnival

20th

Garboldisham Fox Quiz

21st

Samaritans Afternoon Tea – 2 to 5pm Diss Railway Station

29th

Armed Forces Day

7th

Botesdale Greyhound Quiz

20th

Fun in the Sun – Diss Park

August

4th

Park Radio Car Boot – Diss Park

September

4th

Pulham Crown Quiz

8th

Walk of Remembrance – Diss Park

For further details contact events@parkradio.co.uk Or check out our Facebook Page

Would you like us to attend your event?

Park Radio prides itself on the amount

Also, each month we stage now one of

of events we either stage or support

our “infamous” and extremely popular

each year across the area.

Quiz Nights at a different location each

We have a well-equipped Mobile

time – keep an eye on either our

Events Unit/Roadshow Vehicle which is

website or Facebook page for more

often seen at many outdoor functions,

details, of where and when!

summer fetes and carnivals – this comes with a professional events team,

Parky Bear loves meeting our listeners

one or more of our presenters and

and visiting many local businesses -

often our lovable mascot, Parky Bear!

and has made new friends when

In the next few months we’ll be

coming along to the many community

attending the Armed Forces Day

initiatives, like “Be Seen, Be Safe”, when

celebrations in the Market Place in Diss

Parky visited the local schools to award

plus Diss Carnival and Diss Cyclathon

the hi-viz armbands to over 700

and many others.

children. Parky also took part in

If you would like to book the Events

National Book Day and even made

Team to attend YOUR event – please

pancakes on Shrove Tuesday – such a

get in touch.

versatile and friendly young Bear!

Email : events@parkradio.co.uk

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park radio MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THU

07:00 Breakfast David Hoffman. Wake up to the Hoff with the latest News, Weather, Travel and Competitions

07:00 Breakfast David Hoffman. Wake up to the Hoff with the latest News, Weather, Travel and Competitions

07:00 Breakfast David Hoffman. Wake up to the Hoff with the latest News, Weather, Travel and Competitions

07:00 Brea David Hoffm up to the H latest News Travel and Competitio

10:00 Mid Mornings Chris Moyse.

Interviews/community news and views from Diss, Eye and Harleston

10:00 Mid Mornings Chris Moyse.

Interviews/community news and views from Diss, Eye and Harleston

10:00 Mid Mornings Nigel Rennie.

Interviews/community news and views from Diss, Eye and Harleston

10:00 Mid M Chris Moyse Interviews/ news and v Diss, Eye an

13:00 Time Tunnel followed at 14:00 by Afternoons – Nick Woods - Tea at Three and all your entertainment news!

13:00 Time Tunnel followed at 14:00 by Afternoon – Tim Lindon – Tea at 3 and all your entertainment news!

13:00 Time Tunnel followed at 14:00 by Afternoon – Tim Lindon – Tea at 3 and all your entertainment news!

13:00 Time followed at Afternoon – – Tea at 3 a entertainme

16:00 Drive - Nigel Rennie. Music, travel, local and national news and sport plus What’s On across Diss, Eye & Harleston

16:00 Drive - Music, travel, local and national news plus What’s On across Diss, Eye and Harleston

16:00 Drive - Music, travel, local and national news plus What’s On across Diss, Eye and Harleston

16:00 Drive travel, loca national ne What’s On Eye and Ha

19:00 The Rock Show Sean Knox. Liven up your Monday night with the loudest show on the dial

19:00 The Blues Show Dennis Bray. A selection of Blues tracks every Tuesday evening

19:00 Park Country Keith Brown. The very best Country from yesteryear and the latest from today

19:00 Thurs Independen Hugman. M independen from Begga to Rough T

22:00 The Late Show Graham Wood – Late night music and chat!

22:00 The Late Show – Sue Garwood – Late night music and chat!

22:00 The Late Show Jean Knappitt – Late night music and chat!

22:00 The L Megan Atkin night music

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107.6 Diss & Eye 105.2 Harleston RSDAY

kfast man. Wake off with the s, Weather,

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

07:00 Breakfast David Hoffman. Wake up to the Hoff with the latest News, Weather, Travel and Competitions

07:00 Breakfast - Sam Toogood Saturday morning fun and a chance to win Breakfast too!

Mornings e. /community iews from nd Harleston

10:00 Mid Mornings Chris Moyse.

Interviews/community news and views from Diss, Eye and Harleston

10:00 Sounds of the Decades – Triple Pack – Relive the music of the 1970’s, 1980’s and the 1990’s

Tunnel 14:00 by – Tim Lindon nd all your ent news!

13:00 Time Tunnel followed at 14:00 by Afternoons – Nick Woods - Tea at Three and all your entertainment news!

13:00 Park’s Best – The very best music from the Park Radio vast library of songs!

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e - Music, l and ws plus across Diss, arleston

sday’s nt – Michael usic from nt labels ars Banquet rade

Late Show – nson – Late and chat!

16:00 Drive - Nigel Rennie. Music, travel, local and national news.

From 6pm a look ahead to this weekend's sporting action 19:00 80s Obsession James Grint. 1980s hits from A-ha to ZZ Top and everything in between!

21:00 The Late Show Dave & Bob. Welcome to the Weekend! Three hours of Music and Mayhem!

14:00 The Saturday Special - Music and the latest Sport in the afternoon, both local and national

17:00 Year 10 Takeover - Pupils from Archbishop Sancroft High School host their own show! News, Views & Music, followed at 19:00 by The Soul Cellar!

SUNDAY 07:00 Good Morning Sunday - Chris Watson.

Including the Moment of Reflection at 7.45

10:00 Sunday Introducing - Andrew Cooper. Homegrown music from musicians and bands from across 13:00 Sunday Supergold - Adrian James "On this day" “Crooners Corner” and the Bouquet of the Week!

16:00 Smooth Jazz David Snashfold. Two hours of Sunday Smooth Jazz

18:00 It’s Show time – an hour of show tunes!

Followed by at 19:00 Arena – Local arts review with Nigel Lungley

20:00 Rock Steady Calvin Armstrong.

Reggae, Ska and more

20:00 Sounds of the 60’s – Bob Ellis Memories from a Golden age gone by!

22:00 Non-stop Party!

Two hours of party music on a Saturday night

22:00 The Vinyl Knight - John King. Everything eclectic!

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Coming to Diss this Summer

Fun in the Sun – Saturday 20th July, 2019 Diss Park 3pm – 9.30pm Park Radio & The Rotary Club of Diss

tickets to London donated by Greater

and District are working together to

Anglia, Vouchers from Beales, Adnams

stage a new FREE summer event this

and High Lodge in Thetford...plus many

coming July which will comprise live

more!

bands, a sand pit with games for the

In addition, the very popular

youngsters, great range of food

“Wheelbarrow of Booze” raffle will

stalls...plus a few surprises and much

feature – to add that extra Fizz!

more to ensure we all have fun in the

For more details keep tuned to Park

sun!

Radio, look out for updates on our

We will also be having a prize draw for

Facebook page too!

many items including two 1st Class

EXPERTS ON THE AIR Listen between 10am and 1pm on the mid-morning programme Monday to Friday to hear our local guests

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Graham Wuidart – The Rotary Club of Diss &

Andrew Evitt – Local history: Eye & North

District

Suffolk

Steve Hastings – Diss Waveney Rotary Club

Dan Horslen – Diss Osteopathy Centre – health

PC Simon Green – Suffolk Community Police

and well being

Steeles Law – legal advice

Hearing Care Centre – advice on hearing

The Samaritans – advice and guidance

difficulties (new next month)

Durrants – estate agency and property advice

Adkins Opticians – ophthalmic advice

PC Jim Squires – Norfolk Community Police

Harleston Information Plus

Citizens Advice Bureau – help and advice

Harleston Future

Nick Stolls – dentist

Harleston & District Business Forum

Rosedale Funeral Home – bereavement

Diss Business Forum

support

Diss Town Council

Basil Abbott – Local history: Diss & South

South Norfolk District Council

Norfolk

Richard Bacon MP

Archbishop Sancroft High School, Harleston Year 10 Take-over!

Park Radio has now devoted 2 hours of

“It’s another great way in which students

air time each week to the Year 10

are demonstrating their ability to take

students from ASHS as part of their

ownership and lead on a project.”

Duke of Edinburgh Award studies.

This initiative follows the Diss High

The Year 10 Take-over which is a 13-week

School 6th Form taking to the airwaves

series of programmes solely created,

during 2017, with many of those students

produced and presented by the young

now progressing into media studies as

people and will run until June.

part of their further education – which is

Head of school Robert Connelly said: “I

great to see.

believe they are agents for change and

We hope the Year 10 team will gain life

they want to share some of the

skills and experience to help equip them

challenges they face as young people

to seize opportunities in the future.

today with the wider population.

We hope you will tune in and support these young people each Saturday from 5 – 7pm!

Could you become a volunteer?

Park Radio is solely run by its team of

bulletins, making sure we stay on the air,

over 40 keen volunteers who all give

working with our customers to give them

their time freely, with over 300 hours

the advert they desire or working across

each week, committed to making the

the community as part of the events

station sound as good as it does.

team – we are very lucky!

Although 50% of our time is devoted to

If you would like to join this fast moving

our on-air sound, the many other roles

& friendly bunch please get in touch

and responsibilities have to be covered,

today!

ranging from reception, organising

Email: info@parkradio.co.uk

guests, preparing the local news

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Just call Sarah on 07803 328258

The Curious Case of the Eye Town Charter The story begins in 1066 when William

upheaval caused by the Reformation,

Malet was rewarded by William the

insisted that all Charters should be

Conquer with the lands of Edric of

investigated. On the 31st August 1559

Laxfield including Eye. Between 1066

“certain men of Eye visited Sir Nicolas

and 1071 Malet as Lord of the Manor

Bacon, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal

made Eye a seigneurial borough holding

bearing sundry gifts, for discussions

various privileges.

including the Eye Charter. The Charter

Following the succession of Henry lV Eye

was conformed in April 1560 with a

claimed Royal Borough Status and in

brand new Charter granted in 1575 which

1408 a Charter was confirmed. It

included all Heyas privileges.

contained a clause that empowered the

In 1885 the Town Clerk of Hythe in Kent

residents of Eye to exercise the right

contacted Eye to tell them he believed

contained in an original Charter of 1205

Hythe were the original recipients of

signed by King John. However there was

John’s Charter of 1205.

a major flaw in that this Charter referred

This was ignored by the good citizens of

to privileges referring to ship wreck and

Eye and in 1955 they went ahead with

a Town Meeting place called the

planning the 750th Charter Anniversary.

Shippewaya.

However Mr. Philip Dickerson, an

It would appear that a Clerk looking for

archivist, gave a lecture in Eye where he

the ‘mythical’ Royal Eye Charter had

confirmed that Eye had ‘borrowed’ the

come across a Charter for the town of

Hythe Charter of 1205 and passed it off

Heya which he ‘assumed’ belonged to

as their own which caused the

Eya (Eye).

abandonments of the 750th year

This Charter was automatically

celebrations and many red faces in Eye

confirmed and renewed by successive

Town Council!

Monarchs until 1558 when Elizabeth

Andrew Evitt

came to the throne who, following the

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Advertising Rates

(from 1st April 2019)

To advertise on Park Radio costs as little as £2.60 per play! (NO VAT) This allows even the smallest local businesses an opportunity to get their message out to over 80,000 local people.

Radio commercials will be either 30 or 40 seconds long, dependent on its material content, and will be made by one of our local media advertising agencies. Once the client has approved the commercial (which is then theirs to own in perpetuity), they can then agree just how much exposure on the station they require. The map below shows the extent to which Park Radio will be heard over the locality.

Creation of Radio Commerical Monthly airplay package: minimum of 150 plays per month (based on 5 plays per day for 30 days) 1 Week package: 35 plays per week (based on 5 plays per day) Bespoke Package: Made to suit the client's needs and budget.

Price £100 (NO VAT) £390 (NO VAT) £91 (NO VAT) £2.60 per play (NO VAT)

If you think your business could benefit from local advertising on Park Radio Call the Advertising Hot Line 01379 21 00 00 Or Email advertising@parkradio.co.uk

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Rates subject to change and review

Customer Testimonials "As a local business we are proud to be associated with Park Radio, its advertising platform has been great for us, I'm also a big fan of Parky Bear!" – Carl Waterfield A. Waterfield and Sons ‘We have been very happy to support a true local advertising medium, with direct access to the local community and will continue to do so do so for many years to come I’m sure.” – John Doe and Sons “Park Radio is on in our business and the go-to station for a great music mix. Due to this, it was easy to decide to advertise with them to expand our customer base in and around Diss”. - Owen Atkinson Ridgeons “Park Radio have been a pleasure to work with. They are efficient, accommodating and are lovely people to deal with”. Rebecca Neale - John Grose “Fredricks Fine Foods commissioned a radio advertisement to be played on Park Radio from November 2017. We can honestly say that we have had many customers coming into the shop saying that they have heard the advert and we definitely feel that it has had a positive effect on our customer base and also on people’s awareness of what we do. Being a small delicatessen situated in the Heritage Triangle in Diss with only a small budget to spend, we have been pleased at how many new customers have come to

find us from the surrounding areas. We would happily recommend using radio advertising to anyone who is considering where they should spend their marketing budgets.” - John Atkinson – Fredricks Fine Foods “Park Radio seems to attract both young and old which, in today’s media world, is a rarity. In an age where communities have to work really hard to express their identity and foster ‘localism’ Park Radio is a much welcomed form of communication.

I really hope they will be given a new licence to continue the very good service they have already provided.” - Canon Tony Billett. - Rector of Diss “At The White Hart we feel we have grown up with Chris and the team at Park Radio!

The early test broadcasts coincided with our taking over and relaunching of our pub and restaurant. From the start, our objective was local and community marketing, and Park Radio show sponsorship over our first Christmas was a big part of that. 12 months on, the roadshow as part of our Christmas Eve fun day for kids was superb, and across the other month tests we know from our customers how much the station is enjoyed by the local population, who are, of course, our customers. Congratulations to all who got a cracking local radio station off the ground from scratch in our little town.” - White Hart – Roydon

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Park Radio Competition Complete the survey and win a meal for two at Momiji – Japanese Restaurant in Harleston (Closing date for this competition is 30th June 2019) The purpose of this survey is to assess the approximate listener numbers plus raise awareness and obtain feedback form those who listen to Park Radio.

Where do you live – name of town or village Please tick box  Male or  Female Age Group

 15-24

 25-40

Have you heard of Park Radio

How often do you listen?

 Every day

 Morning

Where do you listen?

 Home  Radio

Main reason for listening?

 56 plus

 Yes or  No

When do you listen?

How do you listen?

 41-55

 Several hrs

 Afternoon

 Evening

 Work

 Office

 Internet

 Phone

 Local news

 Regularly

 Music

 Occasionally

 Weekday

 Weekends

 Car

 Both

LISTENING Which radio stations do you listen to apart from or instead of Park Radio        

BBC Radio 1 BBC Radio 2 Heart Radio Norfolk Radio Suffolk Radio Norwich Ipswich 102 Other – specify

When completed send or take your entry to Park Radio, DYCC, Shelfanger Road, Diss, IP22 4EH

competition Name: Address:

WIN A MEAL FOR TWO

Daytime telephone number: Usual terms and conditions apply: Your data will be secure and not shared with any other source

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* S/S Expander Bracelets

ANTHONY JAMES BRICE C H A R T E R E D C E R T I F I E D A C C O U N TA N T

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Low prices ~ Top quality products

Accounts

Audit

Small and Medium Businesses, Self Employed, Clubs & Charities

Also watches for sale from ÂŁ4.95 Hard-to-find batteries of all types

No-obligation free initial consultations, fixed competitive fees & personal service

T: 01379 308832 M: 07592 146144

THE KEYHOLE Diss Market Place Open to Saturday> >> > Tuesday > Open Tuesday-Saturdays

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W: ajbriceaccountancy.co.uk Home Farm Barn, Burston, Diss, Norfolk IP22 5TJ

ORCHARD FRAMES LTD Picture Framers & Gallery 01379 644968 Wills Yard, Chapel Street, Diss. orchard-frames@btconnect.com www.orchardframes.com

All types of drains repaired and cleared 24 hour Emergency

All work guaranteed.

service with NO CALL

Full insurance for all

OUT CHARGE.

work carried out.

Drain inspection and

Root cutting.

surveys, using high definition CCTV. Patch lining.

Private and commercial work undertaken.

No job too small.

Free quotes given.

Darren’s Drains Tel: 01508 219066 or mobile 07974 778575 www.ddrains.co.uk

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O.J FENCING LTD

Fine Fencing at Quality Prices

07930 115452 01379 852289

ojfencing@outlook.com Ollie Earl, Hill Farm, Redenhall Road, Harleston IP20 9QN

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D & T Loft Services * Loft Ladders * Loft Boarding * Loft Rooms * New Enlarged Hatches * Insulation * Fire Walls * Condensation Problems

Tel: 01379 651596 or mobile 07900 472996

For Family Mediation or Civil & Commercial Mediation contact: 01379 773082 or email deborah@mediateddisputesolutions.uk

If your family is changing and you are worried about your children or how you will cope financially, mediation may be the answer. Professional mediation helps to reduce conflict and to find an easy and dignified route through separation or divorce.

Family mediation available both privately and to those eligible for legal aid.

Anglia Chimney Sweeps & Stove Installations

• Hetas registered • Professional and reliable service • No obligation advice and estimate h • Insurance-recognised sweeping certificates • Stove and Liners fully installed to current Hetas regulations • Fully insured up to £5million • Smoke draft testing as standard • No mess, no dust, no fuss www.angliachimneysweeps.co.uk Email: davidjwatkinson@yahoo.co.uk

Call David: 07711 458575 28

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STEWART BOREHAM & CO CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS

SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALISTS TAX/ACCOUNTS/PAYE/VAT/ SELF ASSESSMENT Darrow Wood Farm, Shelfanger Road, Diss IP22 4XY

Tel: 01379 641690

email: malcolm@stewartboreham.co.uk

Apple Mac Repairs Anton, 86 Victoria Road, DISS, IP22 4JG Tel: 01379 641485 Mob: 07800 537004

A. WATERFIELD & SONS LTD DISS (01379) 740255 • Brickweaving • Patios • Driveways • Car Parks • Concreting • Tarmac

Open 8.30am-4pm Saturday 8am-12 noon

Why not hire Diss Town Clubhouse for your event in 2019?

BT Sport available

Commercial Contracts & Domestic Work Specialists For Many Years Road Construction. Tarmacadam & Hot Bitumen Spraying

Diss Town Football Club Tel: 01379 651223 Or email disstownfc@disstownfc

Bungay Road, Scole, Diss IP21 4DT www.waterfield-sons.co.uk

www.disstownfc.co.uk

Denture clinic in Diss every Thursday, please ring for further information

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Independent, family run restaurant housed in a 15th Century timber framed building in the market town of Diss.

Enjoy relaxed friendly service and locally sourced, seasonal ingredients cooked with care.

Pre-show dining available at 6.30. Please call to book and pre-order so you have time to enjoy your meal before the show.

Weavers Wine Bar & Eating House, Market Hill, Diss IP22 4JZ T: 01379 642411 | www.weaversdiss.com 30

Looking for Temporary or Permanent work?

We have over 30 years’ experience finding temporary and permanent work for candidates throughout East Anglia.

With offices in Norwich, Diss & Thetford, we provide recruitment that works for you in the following sectors:

Catering | Commercial | Driving Engineering | Industrial

enquiries@contract-personnel.ltd.uk

Norwich: 01603 764044 Diss: 01379 777877 Thetford: 01842 750222 www. contract-personnel.com

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• Exclusive Ranges • Enhanced Eye Examinations • Contact Lenses • Dry Eye Clinic • First Class Service 12 Market Place, Diss IP22 4AB dippleconway.co.uk 01379 642598