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Emily Bright is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Emily Bright is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, freelance writer and trainer/owner at Bright Dog freelance writer and trainer/owner at Bright Dog Training. Emily has always been interested in Training. Emily has always been interested in how dogs think and was fortunate to grow up with how dogs think and was fortunate to grow up with several dogs – mainly terriers in both breed and several dogs – mainly terriers in both breed and character! After gaining her first postgraduate character! After gaining her first postgraduate mental health qualification, Emily decided to bite mental health qualification, Emily decided to bite the bullet. After all, working as a therapist not the bullet. After all, working as a therapist not only gives her excellent skills to coach and give only gives her excellent skills to coach and give emotional support to dog owners, but there are emotional support to dog owners, but there are similarities with training dogs too. similarities with training dogs too. The main catalyst of Emily’s interest in working The main catalyst of Emily’s interest in working with dogs was her Belgian Shepherd, who had with dogs was her Belgian Shepherd, who had every behavioural problem under the sun. Emily every behavioural problem under the sun. Emily has an empathic and non-judgemental approach. has an empathic and non-judgemental approach. She has student membership of the International She has student membership of the International Society of Animal Professionals (ISAP) and is Society of Animal Professionals (ISAP) and is currently completing a level 5 diploma in Canine currently completing a level 5 diploma in Canine Behaviour. She has also engaged with training Behaviour. She has also engaged with training from the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT). from the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT). Emily is also a member of The Dog Welfare Emily is also a member of The Dog Welfare Alliance (DWA) and International Companion Alliance (DWA) and International Companion Animal Network (ICAN) force-free, positive Animal Network (ICAN) force-free, positive training organisations.training organisations. Emily has cared for and trained dogs at a large Emily has cared for and trained dogs at a large rescue shelter for 3 years, working with problems rescue shelter for 3 years, working with problems from kennel stress to stranger and dog aggression. from kennel stress to stranger and dog aggression. She is passionate about using modern reward She is passionate about using modern reward based and force-free training methods. Emily based and force-free training methods. Emily is currently based in Norfolk/Suffolk and offers is currently based in Norfolk/Suffolk and offers 121 coaching both virtually and in person. A free 121 coaching both virtually and in person. A free assessment questionnaire is completed before assessment questionnaire is completed before the first session to make the most of the time the first session to make the most of the time in-session. Each owner also receives a written in-session. Each owner also receives a written training guide, and free follow-up email support training guide, and free follow-up email support for life. At home, Emily is owned by her Belgian for life. At home, Emily is owned by her Belgian Shepherd and a German Shepherd mix.Shepherd and a German Shepherd mix.

Emily rewarding two dogs as she works with themEmily rewarding two dogs as she works with them Sea To Chalk: Restoring Sea Trout And Eels

This project led by the Brecks, Fen Edge & Rivers Landscape Partnership will see the removal of in-river structures and create fish passes on the River Lark to enable the free flow of native wild brown trout and other river species. It also provides a unique opportunity for six schools within the BFER scheme to learn about the local significance of European Eels, life cycle, habitat and role in the aquatic food chain. The Schools including Drake Primary, Barnham CEVC Primary and Forest Academy will be provided with specialist lessons and fish tanks to raise young eels in the classroom, with a river visit to release them into the River Lark.

The aims of this project include improved fish and eel passages, restoring eels to the rivers within the scheme area, engaging young people with their native wildlife, as well as a way of facilitating learning and raising awareness of how people’s actions can impact the water system and how they can help improve water quality in their local area. Sea trout and eels are iconic species in Brecks rivers and indicators of their health. For more information visit: www.brecks.org

32 Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements Shepherd and a German Shepherd mix.Shepherd and a German Shepherd mix. for life. At home, Emily is owned by her Belgian for life. At home, Emily is owned by her Belgian Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements training guide, and free follow-up email support training guide, and free follow-up email support 32 in-session. Each owner also receives a written in-session. Each owner also receives a written

We recently had a female cat come into our care We recently had a female cat come into our care who had a litter of 5 kittens. When the kittens werewho had a litter of 5 kittens. When the kittens were weaned, the other went to our vets to be neutered. weaned, the other went to our vets to be neutered. The cat was collected from the vet later in the The cat was collected from the vet later in the day and apparently she had an abnormal uterus day and apparently she had an abnormal uterus and polycystic ovaries, which is very unusual in and polycystic ovaries, which is very unusual in a cat. Polycystic ovaries are caused by hormonal a cat. Polycystic ovaries are caused by hormonal changes in the female's reproductive tract, and changes in the female's reproductive tract, and the vet was surprised that the cat had delivered the vet was surprised that the cat had delivered 5 healthy kittens. 5 healthy kittens. Another condition that can occur in cats and Another condition that can occur in cats and more usually in dogs is pyometra, which is an more usually in dogs is pyometra, which is an infection of the uterus and is considered to be infection of the uterus and is considered to be a life threatening condition that must be treated a life threatening condition that must be treated quickly and aggressively. Following estrous or quickly and aggressively. Following estrous or 'heat' progesterone levels remain elevated for 'heat' progesterone levels remain elevated for several weeks, stimulating the uterus lining to several weeks, stimulating the uterus lining to thicken in preparation for pregnancy. If pregnancy thicken in preparation for pregnancy. If pregnancy does not occur for several estrous cycles, the does not occur for several estrous cycles, the lining continues to increase in thickness until lining continues to increase in thickness until cysts are formed in the uterus. The condition cysts are formed in the uterus. The condition is called cystic endometrial hyperplasia. The is called cystic endometrial hyperplasia. The thickened cystic lining secretes fluids that create thickened cystic lining secretes fluids that create an ideal environment in which bacteria can grow. an ideal environment in which bacteria can grow. Additionally the high levels of progesterone inhibit Additionally the high levels of progesterone inhibit the ability of the muscles in the wall of the uterus the ability of the muscles in the wall of the uterus to contract and expel accumulated fluids or to contract and expel accumulated fluids or bacteria. Another contributing factor is that during bacteria. Another contributing factor is that during estrous, white blood cells which normally protect estrous, white blood cells which normally protect against infection are inhibited from entering the against infection are inhibited from entering the uterus. This normal occurrence allows sperm to uterus. This normal occurrence allows sperm to safely enter the female's reproductive tract without safely enter the female's reproductive tract without being damaged or destroyed by these white blood being damaged or destroyed by these white blood cells. The combination of these factors often lead cells. The combination of these factors often lead to infection. Pyometra may occur in any sexually to infection. Pyometra may occur in any sexually intact young to middle aged cat, but it is most intact young to middle aged cat, but it is most common in older cats, that have been in heat common in older cats, that have been in heat within the previous 4 weeks.The clinical signs within the previous 4 weeks.The clinical signs depend on whether the cervix remains open. If it depend on whether the cervix remains open. If it is open, pus will drain from the uterus through the is open, pus will drain from the uterus through the vagina to the outside. If the cervix is closed, the vagina to the outside. If the cervix is closed, the pus is unable to drain and collects in the uterus pus is unable to drain and collects in the uterus causing distension of the abdomen. The bacteria causing distension of the abdomen. The bacteria release toxins that are absorbed into the circulation release toxins that are absorbed into the circulation and the cat becomes severely ill very rapidly. The and the cat becomes severely ill very rapidly. The preferred treatment is to remove the uterus and preferred treatment is to remove the uterus and ovaries by performing a spay or neuter of the ovaries by performing a spay or neuter of the female cat. Cats diagnosed in the early stages female cat. Cats diagnosed in the early stages of the disease are very good surgical candidates. of the disease are very good surgical candidates. If they are not diagnosed until they are quite ill, If they are not diagnosed until they are quite ill, then the procedure is more complicated and a then the procedure is more complicated and a 33longer period of hospitalisation may be needed. longer period of hospitalisation may be needed. Please mention the About Thetford MagazineAntibiotics are usually given for up to 2 weeks Antibiotics are usually given for up to 2 weeks when responding to advertisements after surgery. This can be a very costly time. after surgery. This can be a very costly time. after surgery. This can be a very costly time. after surgery. This can be a very costly time. 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Neutering your cat can prevent a number of conditions and avoid costly vet treatments

To avoid all this suffering it is best to have your cat neutered as soon as it is big enough – usually by 4 months of age when it weighs 2 kgs. That goes for male cats too as they are prone to other diseases if left unneutered. If you need help or advice, or assistance in the cost of neutering, please call us on 01842 810018. You can also see more information on our Facebook page: @Breckland-Cats-Protection or drop us an email: enquiries@breckland.cats.org.uk Rita Thompson, Breckland Cats Protection

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After a hugely enjoyable Spring course, which has After a hugely enjoyable Spring course, which has left George Ezraʼs ʻBudapestʼ and Bugsy Maloneʼs left George Ezraʼs ʻBudapestʼ and Bugsy Maloneʼs ʻBad Guysʼ as ubiquitous ear-worms, Thetford ʻBad Guysʼ as ubiquitous ear-worms, Thetford Voices is now getting ready for August 9th & 10th Voices is now getting ready for August 9th & 10th and its two day programme of Open Workshops and its two day programme of Open Workshops for 6 – 18 year olds.for 6 – 18 year olds. Sing, rehearse, perform, with a closing concert for Sing, rehearse, perform, with a closing concert for guests, families and friends: all enthusiastic young guests, families and friends: all enthusiastic young singers are welcome, working with experienced singers are welcome, working with experienced leaders and our regular DBS-checked support leaders and our regular DBS-checked support team, as Thetford Voices enters its fifteenth year.team, as Thetford Voices enters its fifteenth year. This yearʼs theme of ‘Journeysʼ Ends’ means we This yearʼs theme of ‘Journeysʼ Ends’ means we shall be singing of both finishing and starting out shall be singing of both finishing and starting out on journeys, tasks and adventures of all kinds. on journeys, tasks and adventures of all kinds. Lord of the Rings and the Voyage of the MayflowerLord of the Rings and the Voyage of the Mayflower are just two sources but weʼll draw on music from are just two sources but weʼll draw on music from many places and many times in a variety of styles many places and many times in a variety of styles - folk, pop, show tune, ballad and anthem, round - folk, pop, show tune, ballad and anthem, round and part-song, composed for children, borrowed and part-song, composed for children, borrowed from grown-ups...from grown-ups... (and there is an extra session of harmony singing for those aged 15 and above). The unique course timing (first day 9.30am – 3.40pm but the second day 1.30pm - 8.15pm) helps even the youngest to manage their energies and concentration over the two days and sign off with the jubilant closing performance that has been the feature of that fifteen year history.

Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and satisfying Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and satisfying experience for first timers and more experienced experience for first timers and more experienced singers alike. We perform some numbers togethersingers alike. We perform some numbers together Redcastle School Advert 06.22.qxp_Layout 1 14/06/2022 17:51 Page 1 but we also break into smaller groups so that songs Redcastle School Advert 06.22.qxp_Layout 1 14/06/2022 17:51 Page 1 but we also break into smaller groups so that songs are well matched across the 6 – 16 age range are well matched across the 6 – 16 age range So now we are looking for a new generation of young singers to join our regulars and help us refresh and reboot after the complications of the last couple of years. Fees have been kept at £5 a day. Come and join us! Give singing together a try. For further details and booking form, email thetfordvoices@gmail.com, or telephone 01842 820060 or look for Thetford Voices news at:

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