Wymondham Carnival Programme 2015 by Iceni Magazine

Introduction From Wymondham Business Group Chair Hello there… Is it really a year since over 6,000 people rolled up their trousers legs and went for a sun drenched paddle at Wymondham-on-Sea….? Well it’s certainly been a very busy year for the organising committee who for 2015 are bringing us all the fun of Wymondham on the Farm and I’m delighted to welcome you all on behalf of the Wymondham Business Group to join us in celebrating the very best of times. Working closely with South Norfolk Council’s Market Towns Initiative, the last year has seen the Group champion the Wymondham cause in areas such as Dementia friendly signage and shoppers maps throughout the town centre, its carparks and not forgetting both stations. We are once again coordinating town centre events and behind the scenes obtaining grant funding for many that would otherwise not have been able to take place. We are always keen to enlist new members, whether from our local business community or those who see the opportunity to make a difference in the town and have the enthusiasm and determination to help us deliver our aim of building a thriving retail, leisure and tourist economy for generations to come, so do get in touch. Lastly a big thank you to all the volunteers who have made Carnival 2015 the success it already has become.The countless hours of planning meetings, persuading, lobbying and no doubt calling in numerous favours has all been worthwhile and I hope you’ll join me in letting them know how much we appreciate it. So, enjoy yourselves, have a great day and bring on 2016…. Richard Harding. Chairman, Wymondham Business Group 3

Fosters Solicitors is proud to be one of the principal Co-Sponsors of this year’s Wymondham Carnival. Following the success of last year’s event, re-launched after a gap of many years by Wymondham Business Group, it is great to see that the community spirit is alive and well in Wymondham. As a firm very much involved in the community Fosters will be opening its offices on Middleton Street from 2.00pm on Saturday 25th July. In addition to light refreshments we will be playing host to two local charities who will be raising funds for their ongoing work on the day. For those wanting advice or just to talk through a legal problem we are also offering 15 minute free question and answer appointments between 2.00pm and 4.30pm. Pre-booking is advisable and can be arranged by telephoning 01953 607724 before 24th July. Steve Green, Partner in charge of Fosters’ Wymondham office and a Director and Secretary of Wymondham Business Group said: “Fosters are very much involved in the life and activities of Wymondham. We are pleased to be Co-Sponsors of the Carnival continuing our involvement with both the Carnival itself and Wymondham’s Got Talent. We look forward to welcoming everyone to our offices to enjoy complimentary drinks and light refreshments on the 25th July.” We hope to see you on the day.

Gift Ideas

All ÂŁ19.50 on the day of the carnival normally ÂŁ22.00

Prices correct at time of going to press

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Question:: What football league has Norwich City Football Club recently returned to??

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Summer Gift Ideas Giant Tweezers £1.00

Wheelbarrow With Bucket, Spade And Watering Can £25.00

Wooden Size 3 Cricket Set £7.00

Magnifying Glass £4.00

Garden Golf Set £20.00

Croquet Set £27.00

Paddling Pool £8.00 Soft Tennis Set £4.00 Prices correct at time of going to press

Welcome... “The Wymondham Business Group would like to acknowledge the following sponsors and supporters without whom we would not be able to deliver this fantastic family event free to visitors and residents of the town alike.

Thanks In Particular To… Valley Services, Toucan Tool Hire, Britannia Safety Training, BBC Fire Prevention, Wymondham High Academy, J.P.’s, Fosters Solicitors, Waitrose, Morrison’s, Iceni Magazine, KSD Associates Ltd, Simon Bean, Wymondham Town Council, South Norfolk Council, Radio Norwich and members of the Wymondham Town Team. And of course everyone on the committee who’ve made Carnival 2015 a day to remember…” 18

Event Programme... 11:00am Entertainment on the Market Place stage and musical entertainment in Market Street whilst awaiting the Carnival Parade! 12:00 midday “2015 Wymondham on the Farm Carnival Parade” leaves from Back Lane, heading to Middleton Street, Market Street on to the Market Place. 13:00 Punch and Judy show at Priory Gardens (see blackboard on day) 13:30 Puppet Stories and show at Priory Gardens (see blackboard on day) 14:15 Punch and Judy show at Priory Gardens (see blackboard on day) 14:45 Puppet stories and show at Priory Gardens (see blackboard on day) 15:00 Grand Opening and Wymondham’s Got Talent on main stage followed by presentations for Wymondham in Bloom. 15:45 Punch and Judy show at Priory Gardens (see blackboard on day) EVENT MANAGER AND LOST CHILDREN TENT TO THE RIGHT OF MAIN STAGE IN THE MARKET PLACE PLEASE REMEMBER TO USE THE LARGE RUBBISH BINS THROUGHOUT THE TOWN All times are approximate and could change on the day 19

Carnival Quotes... “The Wymondham Carnival was a great success; it was lovely to see the town so vibrant and atmospheric. This year we aim to be even better with more for everyone to enjoy!” Wednesday Batchelor, 2014 Carnival Queen

“Wymondham Carnival on a bright and very happy summer’s day in 2014 was a fantastic event. The excitement and engagement of the townsfolk was amazing, in truth playing just a small part in proceeding and observing the mass enjoyment of so many was a delight. Waitrose, Wymondham is very proud to serve the town and to further support the community throughout 2015.” Miles Beasley, Waitrose Store Manager, Wymondham

“With 6000 people in Wymondham for the carnival the exposure to new customers see’s benefits not only on the day itself, but long term throughout the year.” Puff’s Toy Shop

“We’re absolutely delighted to be supporting the Carnival, it’s the highpoint of the year for both young and old and we hope that once again it’s a huge success for Wymondham” David Disney, Market Towns Coordinator, South Norfolk Council

“Fosters Solicitors are proud to be the main sponsors of Wymondhams Got Talent 2015. As a firm very much involved with the local community Fosters are always keen to support local events and encourage new talent. We look forward to a great day” Steve Green, Fosters Solicitors

This Year’s Stall Holders... • Breast Cancer

• Lilwall hog roast

• EACH

• Dinky donuts

• Ellie Jane designs

• Ron’s pizza oven

• Amy Rose gems

• Simply donuts

• Jabbawocky

• Kloud nine (gourmet & vegetarian burgers)

• Hook a duck • With love (cookie decorating)

• Mr Frosty ice cream

Carnival Queen 2015 Sponsors... • Hartfelt Tiaras • Ragged Robin Florist • No.5 Hair Studio • The Premiere Rosette Company • Ward-Robes 21

5 Years Of Inspiring, And Growing! Norfolk based Inspired Youth is celebrating 5 years this month, an amazing achievement showing that social enterprises have a future in Norfolk. working in teams, which competed for a prize. At the end of the session I explained that the challenge they had just completed was what I did for a job every day. Little did I know that on that day I started an amazing journey that would see me grow a social enterprise delivering events across Norfolk and Suffolk." Inspired Youth was started by local businessman Rob Whitwood back in 2010. Rob explains how Inspired Youth came about. "After many years of working in senior finance roles in Norfolk I decided to go self employed. Shortly after this I want to give something back to the community, and so I set about trying to find an opportunity to talk to young people about careers in maths, because I love maths and I wanted to share that passion. Soon after I started my business an opportunity came up to work with a small group of students in Gorleston, and rather than give a boring talk on working in Finance, I set the students a business problem to solve

Since this time Inspired Youth has grown 50% year on year, and during 2015 has nearly doubled in size. What does Rob put this down to? "I think it is a couple of things. We put a heavy focus on stakeholder engagement, and when we run events in schools, we make sure the young people, the employers and the teachers come away feeling like they have had an amazing experience. We have also worked really hard on sustainability. We make sure that we have multiple income streams to support our work, either through sponsorship, schools or contracting with local authorities. We are passionate about doing an amazing job, and still being here tomorrow." As the end of the academic year approaches, Inspired Youth has worked with nearly 10,000 students since it started in 2010, and involved hundreds of local businesses. Its portfolio of activities includes running enterprise challenges in schools, supporting schools with careers events, hosting major careers events across the region, and working with training providers and employers to create opportunities for local young people.

So what is next for Inspired Youth? "These are exciting times for us." commented Rob "We are really busy talking to schools, local authorities and youth charities about partnership working and supporting large scales projects over longer periods of time. I hope this collaborative working will help start to see an improvement to the current youth unemployment statistics. Unfortunately Norfolk has one of the highest levels in the UK, and we see it as situation that everyone can contribute towards in terms of a solutions, from small independent businesses through to large multi-nationals with a base in the region."

Of Iceni' Collective. When you're next in Norwich, why not grab a picture with GoGoKingTut and share them with us, we would love to see them".

If you would like more information about Inspired Youth and some of the projects they are working on visit their website www.inspired-youth.co.uk or connect with them on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.

Rob also added "Inspired Youth are proud to have been given the opportunity to get involved with the GoGoDragons trail this Summer, via a link up with the 'Friends 25

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COMPETITION Tackle Life with Style

In 1995, the cutting edge Fish salon in Soho, London, cooked up the very first Fish hairstyling product - Fishfingers Wax. Now 20 years later and armed with a full range of styling essentials, Fish is on a mission to help men everywhere tackle life with style. To celebrate two awesome decades of Fish, we’ve teamed up with the iconic salon to give away five of their brand new hairstyling products which have just launched in Boots stores nationwide. • Flexyfish Spray Wax • SuperFish Fishsticks Hairspray • SuperFish Slickfish Gel • Platinum Fishfoam Volume Styling Mousse • Platinum Plumpfish Thickening Shampoo Fish is available at selected Boots stores nationwide and online at www.boots.com For a chance to win one of each of the new Fish products listed above please answer this simple question. Q: What year did ‘Fish Salon’ cook up the first hairstyling product?

Email your answer and contact details to competitions@icenimagazine.co.uk by 10th August 2015 Please state in the subject line ‘Fish Salon’. No cash alternative, usual Iceni magazine rules apply, Editors decision is final. 31

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