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Welcome to Iceni Magazine, We are pleased to bring you an exciting new, free to pick up, lifestyle magazine crammed with fresh, original features, useful tips and advice.

Iceni Magazine got its name from the indigenous tribe which inhabited East Anglia from 1st century BC to 1st century AD, Icenian evidence has been found right across East Anglia including Norwich. In 61 AD the tribes Queen-Boudicca headed an insurrection against Romans, sacking several cities including London and St Albans, but later the romans regrouped and succeeded Boudicca despite being heavily outnumbered, during the Battle of Watling Street. It’s a fitting name for such a prolific city.

We want to be the forefront in bringing together everything the great city of Norwich has to offer, including highlights of the social scene amongst many of the cities finest pubs, clubs and restaurants, showcasing some of the successful businesses across the county and being on the pulse of the latest beauty and fashion trends sweeping our region. Each month we will feature, interviews, fashion, days out, nightlife, competitions, book reviews, music, motoring and much more. Everything a vibrant and youthful city would look for in a lifestyle magazine.

We have a modest team employed by Iceni Magazine dedicated to really bringing something fresh and unique to Norwich, all with individual talents and an infectious desire to show just what an upcoming urban city Norwich really is.

Not forgetting what a historic place we live in, we will also features some wonderful images of our fair city as well as illustrating some of the finer things it has to offer. Keeping those who seek a more traditional lifestyle, enthralled by the cities offerings.

Iceni magazine has been many months in the planning, and we are hoping to conquer the city of Norwich over the coming months. Our FREE magazine will be available for pick up in various key points across Norwich, for more details of the location of our key pick up zones please visit our website.

We are also much more than just a lifestyle magazine and feature many more events, shows, cinema listings and exhibition details on our website, we don’t just cover Norwich either, and we have an in depth area coverage right across Norfolk and Suffolk from Wroxham to Diss, if it’s worth hearing about, you will find it on our website.

We hope you enjoy Iceni’s launch issue, if you would like to leave feedback on the magazine or if there is something you would like to see included, please visit our Facebook page, we would love to hear what you think!

Contents IMPROVED TRAIL OFFERS

NOT-SO-LITTLE

Bird Watchers Great Viewing Opportunties

COMPETITON

Donkey Recovers At Redwings

AWARD WINNING

Sleeping Beauty On Ice

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Treatments Comes To Norwich

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IT’S NOT JUST...

About Getting Your Nails Done

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IMPROVED TRAIL OFFERS Bird Watchers Great Viewing Opportunies

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IT’S NOT JUST...

About Getting Your Nails Done

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DEAD MOUSE OFFICIAL This Year’s Hottest New Clothing Label

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COMPETITION Win Sleeping Beauty On Ice Tickets

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POORLY DONE EYELASH Extensions To Maximize Profit

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DESIGNERMAKERS@21 New Craft Studio And Shop For Diss

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NOT-SO-LITTLE Donkey Recovers At Redwings

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THERE’S NOTHING QUITE Like A Healthy, Glowing, Natural-Looking Tan.

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ICENI INTERVIEW The Team Meets The East Anglian Air Ambulance

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A PERFECT LOOK Local Image Consultant Shares Some Hints & Tips

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KIDS SHOUT IT IN STYLE This Spring, M&S Kidswear Makes A Bold Fashion Statement

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MONTHLY BLOG That Was A Day... I Have Been Robbed!

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AWARD WINNING Treatments Come To Norwich

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PERFECT PASTELS M&S Menswear

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BOOK REVIEW Dead Letter Day Reviewed

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creative content!

“You Reap What You Sow”

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ICENI MUSIC Matchbox Heroes

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ICENI TRAVEL Rome Had Always Been One Of Those Places...

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ICENI MOTORING REVIEW KIA Sportage KX-4 2.0 CRDi AWD

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ICENI HOROSCOPES What Do You’re Stars Hold For The Month Ahead

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RATE CARD Information On Advertising

LIFE SAVERS In The Skies

CONTRIBUTORS

Norwich Theatre Royal, Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Pauline Luxmoore, Elizabeth Smith Beauty, Amanda Brown , M&S, Dead Mouse Official, Diss Corn Hall, Nicole Saxton, Sharon Piggin, Matchbox Heroes, Tim Barnes-Clay, Patrick Arundell.

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No articles, adverts, content or design in this magazine may be used or reproduced either in whole or part, online or in print. The views and advice from contributors are not necessarily those of Iceni Magazine. Every effort is made to ensure the contents are accurate, however Iceni Magazine can not assume responsibility for errors, omissions or incorrect information.

Iceni Magazine accepts no liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contracts between The Client and their customer.

Inclusion within the magazine does not imply a recommendation.

ICENI - DAYS OUT

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Improved Trail Offers Bird Watchers Great Viewing Opportunities Bird watchers looking to find new places to view migratory species and breeding birds this spring should consider heading to East Anglia, and enjoy the stunning sights along the refurbished Angles Way walking trail at the same time.

Norfolk’s not regarded as the best bird watching county in Britain for nothing. Along with its neighbour, Suffolk, its location and unspoilt coastline make it a haven for a wide variety of bird species all year round.

Spring in particular offers the opportunity of sighting nesting Avocets and rare Stone Curlews, as well as Marsh Harriers, Redshank andLapwing.

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The Angles Way trail, a 93 mile walk straddling the Norfolk-Suffolk border is the ideal vehicle for new visitors to discover the area. It passes through not one, but six Suffolk Wildlife Nature Reserves, providing fantastic opportunities to view a wide range of birds and wildlife. The mosaic of habitats, such as reedbed, heath, grazing marsh, coniferous and deciduous woodland, river estuary and coastline are key to the county’s astounding diversity of species.

From spring, thanks to funding from the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE), Angles Way – Norfolk’s unique river valley walking trail

- will offer its visitors greater accessibility and improved trail quality, including enhanced signage and stile-free sections, ensuring you can roam – and bird watch – confidently and comfortably all year round.

Connecting the five Waveney River towns between Great Yarmouth and Thetford – Diss, Harleston, Bungay, Beccles and Oulton Broad - the trail has something for everyone.

And, if you’re not content with its 93 miles of meandering footpath, the Angles Way is also a great way to join more of East Anglia’s long distance paths, including Weaver’s, Wherryman’s, Icknield

and Peddars Ways, as well as many other diverse circular walks including the 10-mile Bigod Way at Bungay.

Angles Way can be accessed by public transport and all of trail’s main sites are connected via rail and bus services, with clearly marked designated routes along the way.

Where public transport links aren’t available, information on car parking and alternative options are provided.

For more information on this and other trails in the county, as well as help and advice on planning your route, visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/trails

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SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE 1 X pair of tickets for the opening Norwich show on Tuesday 28 May at 7.30pm.

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acrobatics and stunning visual effects, Sleeping Beauty on Ice is a theatrical experience not to be missed.

Direct from a global tour, the worldrenowned Imperial Ice Stars will visit Norwich Theatre Royal from May 28 – June 1.

And we have joined up with the venue to give away one pair of tickets for the opening Norwich show on Tuesday 28th May at 7.30pm. Sleeping Beauty on Ice tells

the much-loved tale of a beautiful princess destined to sleep for one hundred years.

However, the curse is finally broken when a handsome prince awakens her with a loving kiss.

continents. The show also stars the former Junior World Champion ice skater Olga Sharutenko, who most recently partnered Keith Chegwin in the 2013 ITV series Dancing on Ice.

An ice-rink will be created on the Norwich Theatre Royal stage for the cast to perform on and the show will also boast extravagant backdrops and scenery.

With a 26-strong cast of European, Olympic and National Championship skaters, who hold more than 250 competition medals between them, this awardwinning company has performed to nearly 3 million people across five

To be in with a chance of winning this great prize, just answer the question below: What is the name of the hit ITV skating show?

A - Sliding on Ice B - Dancing on Ice C - Running on Ice Email your answer & contact details to: competitions@icenimagazine.co.uk Please state in the subject line ‘Sleeping Beauty On Ice’ and send by 20th May 2013 Conditions: The tickets cannot be exchanged for a cash alternative or tickets for another show.

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NOT-SO-LITTLE DONKEY RECOVERS AT REDWINGS

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Woolfie the donkey arrived at Redwings Horse Sanctuary as one of the first arrivals of 2013.

He was underweight, weak and crawling with lice. Three months on, he now belongs to the charity and he has this week finally been strong enough to go out into the paddocks for the first time. The public will be able to meet him at Redwings’ Caldecott Visitor Centre (Norfolk).

Woolfie – a 12hh donkey jack - had been reported to Redwings and the RSPCA on several occasions in the past and it was clear his owner was struggling to cope with his care. Despite previous verbal warnings, no improvement was made and so a very poorly Woolfie was taken into the care of the Sanctuary on behalf of the RSPCA. His owner was given an adult caution.

On arrival at Redwings, Woolfie had a body condition score of just 1, and was dreadfully frail for such a young donkey (Woolfie is just two years old). He required intensive veterinary care to nurse him back to health at Redwings’ specialist quarantine and rehabilitation centre, and it took almost three months to get him strong enough so that he could be allowed out into the Sanctuary’s paddocks.

Redwings Field Officer Julie Harding said “It was awful to see such a lovely young donkey in such poor condition, but now that Woolfie is happier and healthier his true character is beginning to come out, and he has become really popular with the staff. You can hear him from several fields away when he is ready for his dinner! Seeing him venture out into the fields this week has been really rewarding for

all the team who have worked so hard with him, and we are thrilled to see him doing so well. He is a really sweet, gentle chap and so the next step is to send him to a visitor centre so he can work his charms on the public! Big thanks to the RSPCA for all their help in this case.”

RSPCA Inspector Ben Kirby said: “Woolfie was in a bit of a sorry state when we came across him, so it is fantastic to see him given a new lease of life thanks to the team at Redwings.

I’m sure he’ll be a real star attraction at his new home at the Redwings Visitor Centre.”

Woolfie has now moved to the Redwings Caldecott Visitor Centre near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk – the centre is open to visitors every day until October and entry is free of charge.

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ICENI - BEAUTY Issue 01 2013

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A Perfect Look

Pauline is a local image consultant with a decade’s worth of experience in the fashion industry. Here she shares some of her hints and tips about how to stay stylish in your skin this Spring!

Build upon strong foundations.

Use what you have and flaunt it, that’s my motto. Everyone has great aspects to their bodies, including their skin. As it is one of the biggest organs of your body, it is important to keep it fresh and healthy.

Having glowing skin will add vibrance to any outfit you may wear.

Exfoliation is the most important thing during the post-winter months as our body’s metabolism slows during winter. Because of this, our skin does not renew as often. You need to exfoliate gently, without scratching the skin as this will help your make-up go on much better. Regular cleansing from the inside out, along with a proper diet and drinking plenty of water and introducing a liquid pro-biotic each day can really help tremendously.

Have confidence Being happy with your image is something that applies to everyone, young or old, large or small, big breasted or flat breasted.

Creating confidence in your clothes completely individual and it is a continuous process. Regardless of your wardrobe’s state, there will always be something you want to change or something you need just that little bit more confidence to wear.

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you need a confidence boost. But there is nothing more confident boosting than taking a piece of clothing that you may think will not suit you when you look at it on the hanger and surprising yourself by trying it on and it looking fabulous. Of course, not everything you pick up will look fabulous, but this is one way to step outside of your comfort zone and try new things and develop your style.

Style Me Slim Style Me Slim is an online website that offers everybody the chance to get in touch with an image consultant from the comfort of their home. It is a great website that can teach you how to dress, it builds up a continual portfolio of your style so that you can refer back and you even get monthly and seasonal updates on what you can wear that will best flatter you. So whether you are a size 8 or 24, aged 18 to over 60, head over to stylemeslim.com for great advice at a discount price! Use code aplb13011zac for discounted rates.

Do you need some styling advice?

Is there a special occasion on the horizon or do you want to know how to dress your body shape? Get in contact with Pauline at pauline@aperfectlook.co.uk or visit the website at www.aperfectlook.co.uk.

You can also use facebook.com/aperfectlook or twitter @paulineluxmoore

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ICENI - BEAUTY Issue 01 2013

Award Winning Treatments Come To Norwich For First Time Based at Willow House on St Giles, Estetika Clinic brings award winning hair loss and non-invasive weight loss treatments to Norwich for the first time.

Treatments include skin tightening, which is a great way to get firmer skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve your skin tone and texture.

When faced with trying to lose weight or conditions such as hair loss or thinning hair, it can be very difficult and Estetika Clinic completely understand the struggles clients go through.

They’re passionate about what they do and really want to help you get results so offer free consultations to find out your needs and tailor make your programme.

They use LipoFirm Plus as it is a non-invasive treatment, results in no downtime and is great for reducing localised fat deposits, body circumference and skin tightening.

LipoFirm works by using Ultrasound Cavitation for reducing fat and a radio frequency system which stimulates collagen production and strengthens the skin structure.

Other treatments include treating hair loss, inch loss, body contouring, laser hair removal and cellulite removal.

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It’s Not Just About Getting Your Nails Done.

BY ELIZABETH SMITH BEAUTY - VISIT: WWW.ELIZABETHSMITHBEAUTY.CO.UK

We all need some time off every now and again to recharge the batteries, especially when we have to juggle so much, whether we work full time or stay at home Mum, ‘Me’ time is extremely important and can’t be underestimated. My beauty salon in Norwich aims to provide just this.

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Having beauty treatments isn’t solely about the treatments, it’s the effect it has on you as a person. It’s amazing how much confidence something as simple as eyelash extensions can give you.

The treatment I would say changes people’s lives most is the semi-permanent eyelash extensions. One of my clients suffered badly from uneven lash growth, I have been covering this case on my blog, she came to me just before her sisters wedding. On this appointment I did express lashes and purchased some Y-lashes for her semi-permanent lashes. Y-lashes are two lashes from one base these are ideal for people with very little of their own natural eyelashes to thicken them up.

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Pamper parties at peoples homes are also very popular and I love doing these. They are extremely popular for hen dos, baby showers and as a general get together for friends.

There are several options for the type of pamper party that I can provide and full details are on my website – www.elizabehsmithbeauty.co.uk.

The pamper party that has stuck in my mind the most was for a lady in her forties who is going through chemotherapy. Her friends wanted to host the party as a lovely way of getting together and having a catch up to make her realise how special she is to them. One of her friends she had known since she was 4 years old, She is a very lucky lady to have such wonderful people in her life.

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My client had been over applying mascara and curling her lashes to the extreme causing serious damage. I managed to get a really good result with the Y-lashes and they looked great. After three weeks her own lashes had already started recovering and I used less Y-lashes at this appointment, by six weeks I didn’t need to use them at all. Hearing how such a simple thing of knowing how to care for your lashes and understanding what she was doing wrong changed this ladies life was amazing. She felt more confident in her personal and work life. I see her every 3 weeks to maintain her eyelash extensions now and infill in where she has naturally lost lashes. Every new client who comes to me gets a clear consultation before starting any treatment.

There were eight ladies in total that came to the party, I arrived to set up just after they had a lovely lunch together.

It was absolutely lovely to hear everyone gossiping and enjoying themselves. Her friends had all brought some food with them to share.

On the day I did gel overlays, eyebrow threading and an Indian head massage. Gel overlays are extremely popular, they are a gel polish, set under UV light, that lasts 15 days without chipping or peeling. These special pampers parties are always such a nice idea for hen dos as often the mother of bride or mother-in-law to be doesn’t want to go out into the city drinking.

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Poorly Done Eyelash Extensions To Maximize Profit

BY ELIZABETH SMITH BEAUTY - VISIT: WWW.ELIZABETHSMITHBEAUTY.CO.UK

I work from home running my own beauty business in Norwich

called Elizabeth Smith Beauty. One of the main treatments I offer is eyelash extensions.

These are fabulous and bring my clients confidence by opening up their eyes and eliminate the need for daily application of mascara.

Semi-permanent eyelash extensions are individually bonded to each of your natural eyelashes by isolating one by one of your lashes and 100% bonding the extension to your lash keeping it 2mm from the eye lid and using minimal glue to avoid any irritation and making them feel completely light weight.

Your natural eyelashes fall out on average of 90 days, so eyelash extensions do need infilling every 2-3 weeks, with the glue I use most of my clients last 3 weeks.

If you’ve had eyelash extensions and look at one of your lashes when they do fall out, you’ll be able to see that the extension is placed on a single eyelash and should have so little glue that it can’t be seen.

Unfortunately I have seen many cases where this isn’t the case and the client is told that individual eyelash extensions just means individual extensions, not individually bonded to each lash, this means they can do the application faster but take less care and infills are needed more often.

This is damaging to your natural eyelashes as the excess glue puts extra weight on them and the eyelash extensions come out in clumps pulling out some of your natural lashes with them.

Sadly in this case I am normally unable to infill them and have to remove them all starting again, it can also mean that even with extensions your lashes won’t look as full as they could, as there are less natural lashes for me to bond the extensions to.

I write an active blog on the treatments I offer and upload many photographs.

Please feel free to check out my website and call/email me any question you may have.

Elizabeth Smith Beauty

For a naturally beautiful you…

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Issue 01 2013

There’s Nothing Quite Like A Healthy, Glowing, Natural-Looking Tan To Make You Look And Feel Fantastic St. Tropez have been making and applying revolutionary tanning treatments for over 10 years.

Take a word from the wise and follow St. Tropez’s simple tips, hints and regime to ensure you have a spray tan treatment the best way to get a professional finish. Delivered in around 15 minutes, it’s quick drying and now features Aromaguard™ fragrance technology which eliminates the tell-tale self tan aroma by a minimum of 70%.

Preparation and maintenance are so important to get right, this equals a perfect look and lasts longer too.

Before treatment advice: • Skin should be free from self tan, perfume, deodorant and aromatherapy oils

• Waxing or shaving should be completed at least 24 hours prior to the treatment • The evening or morning before your treatment, exfoliate your entire body with St. Tropez Body Polish.

Pay special attention to dry areas of your body such as hands, elbows, knees and feet • Wear dark, loose fitting clothing with dark coloured underwear.

The guide colour may stain light hair, manmade fibres and wool • We recommend you have a patch test prior to every treatment

After treatment advice: • Do not shower or bathe for a minimum of 4 hours after your treatment

• Exfoliate your skin with St. Tropez Body Polish every 2-3 days to ensure even fading • After showering pat the skin dry rather than rubbing

• Do not participate in any activity which may • Avoid swimming pools as chlorine can bleach cause perspiration for at the tan. least 12 hours after the treatment • The guide colour can be left on overnight although it may transfer onto bed linen. It will wash out of cotton, but not so easily from manmade fibres or wool Keep your tan looking gorgeous for longer: • Apply St. Tropez Body Moisturiser or St. Tropez Body Butter daily

Aroma Beauty Clinic 57 Back Lane, Wymondham, NR18 OLB Tel: 01953 600309 Visit: www.aromabeautyclinic.co.uk

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ICENI - FASHION

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Kids Shout It In Style This Spring, M&S kidswear makes a bold fashion statement with catwalk inspired slogan tops. Not only are they a fun way to wear a trend, they let personalities shine through too! Choose from a selection of T-shirts in bright and bold colours to city chic styles.

Logo T-shirts are available in store and online.

T-shirt from £6

T-shirt from £4.50

T-shirt from £7

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Perfect Pastels Add a subtle touch of colour this summer at M&S menswear with a colour palette full of soft pink, citrus and lilac. Go smart in a Savile Row Inspired designed by Richard James coloured linen blazer in Lilac, Pink or Oatmeal or, for a more casual mix, choose a pastel boat shoe or chino short.

All in store and online for Spring/Summer 13, so look no further than M&S for pastel perfection.

Savile Row Inspired – Designed

by Richard James Blazer £199, Shirt £49.50, Trousers £99 Available from May

Blue Harbour Chino Shorts £19.50 In Store Now

Blue Harbour Boat Shoes £49.50 Available from May

Savile Row Inspired - Designed by Richard James Linen Blazer £149 Available from May

Savile Row Inspired - Designed by Richard James Shirt £49.50 In Store Now

Collezione Linen Miracle Blazer £99 In Store Now

Rucksack £49.50 In Store Now

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One of this year’s hottest new clothing labels has launched its spring/summer collection.

Dead Mouse has released 14 new designs, that are available in both unisex and womens semi-fitted tees, so there is something for everyone.

These striking block print style tees have been causing a real stir on Twitter and celeb fans include ex-TOWIE star and businesswoman Maria Fowler, former GB Ice Hockey star James Morgan, Ipswich Town footballer Aaron McLean, and model and TV star Calum Best, among others.

Dead Mouse don’t just sell tees with attractive women on, but also have some interesting shirts with vintage comic style designs and also the ever popular Mexican-style candy skull.

Great value at £24.95, they have been flying off the shelves as the summer season fast approaches – as an added bonus you also get free delivery as standard and there’s even a free gift with every order (while stocks last).

You can check out the whole collection by visiting www.deadmouseofficial.com, plus if you’re on Twitter follow @deadmousetees to be the first to hear about any new designs and forthcoming offers.

Plus, a high-summer range will be launched soon too, with bright, edgy designs that would be equally at home on the beaches of Brighton or in the clubs of San Antonio.

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DESIGNERMAKERS@21

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A NEW CRAFTS STUDIO AND SHOP FOR DISS

From left to right: Annette Rolston, Debbie McColl, Kim Marangon, Kathy Scott and Antonia Leverell.

21 St Nicholas Street opposite the Corn Hall in Diss, still affectionately known as Albrights, is being transformed into a home for a group of local professional craftspeople and renamed DesignerMakers@21.

Set up by the Diss Corn Hall Trust and made possible by the generosity of the owners of the building, the Ipswich and Diss Area Quakers, the project is based on Cockpit Arts in London, where 100 craftspeople from all design areas, make and sell their work from an old factory in Camden.

While DesignerMakers is not quite at that level yet, it will open its doors on Friday May 10th with five craftspeople in residence. Annette Rolston and Antonia Leverell make hand printed cushions, prints and womenswear, Kim Marangon’s Saori Shed offers weaving, spinning and knitwear, Debbie McColl (or Beautifully Boho) does hand painted furniture and Kathy Scott creates unique 3D textile sculpture.

Jean Page of Diss Corn Hall Trust says “What is special about the project is not just the chance for people making unique and beautiful objects to work together, but that the public can come in and buy work from the makers themselves and see how the pieces are made.

In time we hope to have twelve people with their workshops here ranging from jewellers, to woodworkers and those working in fabric.

The common element is that the work will be creative and of high quality.

The project fits in well with what we are doing at the Corn Hall and we hope to be able to offer more skills based courses as a result” DesignerMakers are looking for more creative craftspeople. Annette Rolston added “It would be great to get three more people to join us this year. There are so many talented professionals around Diss and this is a fantastic opportunity for them to get their work out into the world.”

Oliver Chapman, chair of the Town Team, commented “The Corn Hall has done great things in revitalising the Heritage Triangle of St Nicholas Street, Market Street, and the Market Place and the DesignerMakers will be an added attraction to the impressive range of specialist shops and restaurants we already have in the area.”

DesignerMakers@21 will launch with a two day opening on Friday May 10th and Saturday May 11th from 10am to 4pm.

Thereafter it will be open on Friday from 10am - 4pm, or by appointment, and more often as demand grows.

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For more details about the DesignerMakers contact jean.page3@btinternet.com or info@designermakers21.co.uk

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Life Savers In The Skies

Have you ever looked up and seen a bright yellow helicopter in the sky above and wondered what it is and where it’s going?

Iceni Magazine recently spent a morning meeting the team of the East Anglian Air Ambulance at Norwich Airport to find out the answers and much, much more...

The East Anglian Air Ambulance was established nearly 13 years ago as a result of a few local people getting together and realising that Norfolk could benefit from such a service.

They look so small in the sky but the aircraft we’re about to look at looks much bigger up close and plays a crucial part in ensuring lives are saved across the region.

In the early days, the Charity operated just one helicopter flying one day a week from Norwich Airport and has quickly grown into a service which now flies two distinctive state of the art yellow helicopters, 365 days a year, offering a helicopter emergency medical service to the people of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. With the continual growth of the Charity, soon local people will benefit from a service which can also operate at night, something which, until now, has not been possible and will further enhance the medical care available to people across the region.

Meeting the crew

The support of local people is the reason this Charity can continue to save lives every day but very few get to see behind the scenes and meet the people who keep the air ambulance flying. We were fortunate enough to be invited along to meet those who fly aboard the aircraft and those who help raise the vital funds which keep it in the air.

Main article Tucked away in a quiet corner at the back of Norwich Airport on the outskirts of the city is a large, grey hangar which is home to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. As we approach, it doesn’t look much, but we’re about to find out that this is home to a charity which makes a huge difference to the people of Norwich and beyond.

We park up, get out of the car and walk up a lovely landscaped area outside the hangar which we later find out was created by dedicated volunteers from a local company who wanted to do something to help the Charity. We sign in and are met by Helen Dodman from the Charity who will be our guide for the day. The crew is in, so we take the opportunity to meet them first in case they are called out to an emergency.

We leave the small reception and walk across the vast hangar to the crew room on the opposite side. The space is incredible and it’s then that we realise that it has to be as this is where the helicopter is housed.

As we reach the crew room, through the window we can see the distinctive bright orange suits worn by the clinicians which makes them easy to spot at the scene of an incident. We’re introduced to Captain Neil Waller, the pilot for the day, Critical Care Paramedic Ben Caine and Air Operations Manager Tim Daniels and we use this opportunity to get to know what a typical day is like for the air ambulance team on duty.

Neil, who has been flying with the East Anglian Air Ambulance for nearly seven years following a career in the army, explains that there’s much more to putting a helicopter in the sky than meets the eye: “At the beginning of the shift I’ll prep the aircraft for the day which involves various weather and equipment checks and takes about half an hour.

We’ll work out the weight of the aircraft with the fuel and crew on board and that will tell us the weight of any potential patients we’ll be able to carry if needed during the day, something we often need to calculate if we’re going to take a parent with us if airlifting a child.”

Ben Caine, who has worked with the air ambulance for three years, told us that while the pilot is taking care of the aircraft, the medical crew will check the medical bags to make sure they have all the equipment and medication they may need for the day: “Each morning we’ll load the aircraft and a rapid response car, which the Charity also has in case we need to respond to an incident in the city centre where it may be difficult for the aircraft to land. We’ll also prepare various medications for all types of incidents as we never know what we’re going to get called out to. We’ll carry items such as splints for a broken leg, all the way through to drugs which are used to sedate patients and anaesthetic so that we can treat them on scene.”

Although I couldn’t meet the doctor on duty that day, having a doctor on board is what makes the really important difference.

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Doctors are able to undertake certain procedures that paramedics cannot such as administering anaesthetic which is critical in the case of a head injury. By making the patient go to sleep, the team are protecting the patient’s airways and their brain. Without the doctor the patient would have to wait until arrival at hospital and is likely to sustain more serious damage to the brain. The air ambulance has many doctors as crew members; most are working in hospitals and do regular shifts with the Charity. Together with the critical care paramedic, they work in very close partnership to form a great team, each with their own specialist skills and experience which bring greatest benefit to the patient.

Once everything is set up for the day the team are then ready to respond immediately to the call from the ambulance control room in Chelmsford.

We are shown a red phone on the wall which is only used when an emergency has occurred. It has a very loud, distinctive ring and doesn’t go unnoticed. This is the signal to the team that they have a patient to attend and their focus will immediately turn to the job in hand.

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are flown to hospital: “The benefit of the helicopter is that it gets the team to the scene quickly. Once at the scene and having assessed the patient and delivered appropriate treatment, we decide which hospital is most appropriate, and whether the patient is stable enough to be flown. Whether we airlift the patient or not, we stay with the patient until they reach hospital, so that we can brief the hospital team and provide continuity of care.”

The crew often get the chance to meet former patients who want to meet the people who treated them to say thank you, sometimes for saving their life. “It’s really nice to see them doing well” says Ben.

We leave the crew room and walk out of the hangar to the runway to take a look at the aircraft. It gleams in the sunshine and, as we approach, we realise just how magnificent it is. Thinking as a patient waiting on the ground for medical help, the sight of it landing next to them must bring a great sense of relief knowing that the vital help they need is just seconds away. As we stand next to it, it’s much bigger than you would think.

“When the phone call comes in, the paramedic will tell me where we’re If it looks big outside, it looks rather small inside. With all the medical going” Neil explains. “I then go equipment strapped in, ready to straight out to the aircraft and go at a moment’s notice, there is prepare for the flight. While I’m also room for a stretcher to take a doing this, the clinical crew are patient to the appropriate hospital as taking the details of the incident quickly as possible. including the location and the reported injuries sustained by the We have a quick look in the front patient. We’re then able to get on of the aircraft and all the dials and with a few pre-flight checks before switches make it look a lot different we depart for the scene.” to the computer games we’ve played or episodes of the Krypton The team could be deployed to Factor we’ve watched! anyone, anywhere, however, the team based at Norwich Airport Our time with the crew comes to an mostly attend patients in Norfolk end and we walk back to the hangar and Suffolk, but they can be sent to meet other members of the East anywhere within East Anglia.

Anglian Air Ambulance team.

For the pilot, landing is always the interesting part as they never know quite where they’re going to land until they arrive on scene. “One of my most memorable landings,” says Neil “was on the Orwell Bridge in Ipswich, Suffolk. We were called to a road traffic collision at the very top of the bridge and I landed right on the top, next to the accident. The police closed the road as our aircraft blocked it completely.

Fundraising For many, it’s a little known fact that the East Anglian Air Ambulance receives no direct Government funding and is entirely dependent on local people to help them raise the £6million a year they need to keep flying.

Our next stop is the fundraising team, a short walk across the hangar and up a flight of stairs. In an office overlooking the runway we meet “I’ve also landed at the entrance to the Castle Mall in Norwich as it has fundraisers Amy Greenwood and David Murphy who help many a grassed area on top. Also in St. Mary’s Churchyard – that was quite supporters with their events and fundraising activities. snug! And I’ve landed in the Broads. We couldn’t quite fit on the riverbank sideways because there were too many trees so I had to turn the aircraft Amy explains how people wanting to help the Charity can get involved: so the skids were on the river bank and the whole tail was over the water.” “There are loads of different ways people can help whether it’s popping a few coins in a collection box or helping with street or store collections.

Each air ambulance is crewed by three members of staff, a pilot, a critical We have some great supporters who enjoy organising events and many care paramedic and a doctor. Having the critical care paramedic and of our volunteers attend events such as church fetes and agricultural doctor on board means that much more can be done on scene to treat a shows to help spread the word. We are always looking for more people patient. A common misconception is that they simply pick up the patient to to help us and they are vital to the work we do. We simply couldn’t attend take them to hospital. Ben Caine explains that this isn’t the case: “We have every event which is organised on our behalf without them. We’ve got senior consultants specialising in emergency medicine and anaesthetics dozens of volunteering opportunities across Norfolk and people can help working with us. This means that when we arrive on scene, in effect, we us as little or as much as they want. There’s always something going on bring the hospital emergency department to the patient. in Norfolk and attending an event is a great way of finding out more about what we do and how you can help us.”

“When we have treated a patient on scene it is often more appropriate for them to be conveyed to hospital by the NHS ground ambulance crew. David explains that the team is setting up lots of events this year for people to learn more about us and help raise money. We’re in the process “The East of England is a large rural area and the main trauma centre is in of organising an open day where you will be able to come and meet the Cambridge. The benefit of the helicopter with its highly trained crew is that helicopter crew and look round the helicopter, so keep your eyes on the we significantly reduce the time a patient has to wait before treatment.” website to see when we will be coming to you.” As fundraisers, Amy As a result of being able to treat people at the scene it is only necessary and David will often be out and about, meeting people in Norfolk and to airlift about 25% of patients. Ben explains the reason why not all explaining what the East Anglian Air Ambulance does.

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Lottery They also offer support to anyone who is attempting a fundraising challenge or organising an event on the Charity’s behalf.

David explains just how varied the role can be: “I’ve done everything from talks to Beaver Scouts to presentations with the Women’s Institute and church groups. Having the opportunity to speak to such a wide spectrum of people enables me to tell them more about the Charity. It’s amazing how many people don’t know that we are not Government funded!

“At almost every talk I’ve gone to, I’ve met someone who has had a personal experience with us, whether it’s a family member or a friend, and I meet so many people who are so supportive of the Charity. It’s wonderful to get out and meet the people who keep us flying.”

“We have volunteers who help us with street collections, exchanging the collection boxes in shops, help out in the office, and act as stewards or race marshals. There are so many volunteering roles available; if you have time we can use it! Volunteers make a real difference to the Charity; we wouldn’t be successful without them.”

We leave Amy and David and pop along the corridor to meet the lottery team.

The East Anglian Air Ambulance Lottery is incredibly successful and brings in a large proportion of the Charity’s much needed funds every year.

Lottery Manager Jody Fiveash and Lottery Administrators Tracey Hipperson and Margaret Craven welcomed us in to the office as they were making preparations for the weeks’ draw.

We can instantly see that the team have been rewarded for all their hard work by being given the best seat in the house. Looking out of the window we can see the helicopter sitting patiently, waiting to be called.

Glistening in the midday sun, it looks like a sprinter on the starting blocks, ready to jump into action.

The team is busy getting all the new lottery players on the system before the draw, with its top prize of £1,000, takes place. Approximately 60,000 people play the lottery and the team is working on ideas to increase that substantially.

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ranging from £50 to £1,000. There is an accumulator prize which can get to £25,000.

We leave the busy lottery team and head back down the corridor to our final stop.

whose lives would otherwise be lost just because it happens to be dark when they need help as compared to those who require emergency medical care in daylight hours.”

Where next?

The cost of running the Charity may have increased over time, but if you speak to those who have been helped, or their family and friends, we’re sure they’d say that the service is worth every single penny.

Chief Executive Tim Page has been with the air ambulance for two years and told us more about the Charity and how it can only operate with the help of local people.

The imminent move to night flying heralds a new era for the rapidly growing Charity but everyone involved at the air ambulance knows who is responsible for helping them get there.

We opened by asking him, on average, how often the air ambulance is called upon. Tim said: “Over the year we do more than 1,000 missions, but day to day we may have 12 call outs on one day and then none the next day.”

Helen told us: “You have seen the operation here, you have met the crew who fly on the aircraft each day and you have met the fundraisers but actually we are only here because of the people of Norfolk and the surrounding areas.”

It’s then that we realise what a vital resource this is to the local community. Yes, there are days when the helicopter doesn’t leave the airport but knowing that it can be called upon up to 12 times a day is both shocking and reassuring.

She added: “It’s because of them, because they do put that £2 in our collection boxes and our volunteers who stand in fields telling others about us, it’s because of those people that we are able to have this conversation about the Charity so they really are key to it. We simply wouldn’t exist without them.”

Tim went on to explain that Anglia One, the aircraft based at Norwich Airport mainly covers Norfolk and Suffolk and its sister aircraft, Anglia Two, is based in Cambridge Airport and mainly covers Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. They do however cross over and a patient needing an air ambulance will get the one closest to them at the time.

The Charity needs to raise £6million a year to continue operating. Helen Dodman, who had been showing us round, said: “It’s a lot of money and people often don’t think they can make an impact on that, however, if you break it down, it works out that if everyone in our region gave just £2 per person per year, we’d reach our target.”

Tim added: “Our costs have increased or will increase, principally because we are moving into a day and night operation which has meant we have had to double our crews. We have gone from a ten hour daytime operation in Cambridge to a twenty hour day and night operation. With two pilots, two doctors, two paramedics and two lots of flying costs associated with that, it’s a significant increase.

“When we begin night operations, the aircraft at Cambridge will cover all six counties of East Anglia after dark and, in doing so, will save people

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Tim continued: “This Charity is very much owned by the people who provide the money that enables us to do what we do. It’s a Charity for the community. We do not receive huge amounts of money from any individual or organisations and we don’t have any big companies sponsoring us with their names splashed all over our helicopter. Instead we have tens of thousands of people who give so generously when they can.”

And with that we leave the East Anglian Air Ambulance feeling truly humbled that it is because of you, the people of Norfolk, that these people are able to operate a service which saves the lives of local people every day.

Facts box • The air ambulance is called out over 1,000 times a year • Each mission costs an average of £2,270 • The aircraft costs approximately £10 per minute to fly

If everyone in our region gave just £2 per person per year, we’d reach our target

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• The helicopter uses approximately 5 litres of fuel per minute • On a normal day the aircraft carries about two hours’ worth of fuel • You really can make a difference!

Contacts box If you’re interested in volunteering for the Charity or would like help organising your own fundraising activity, • call the team on 08450 669 999 • visit the Charity www.eaaa.org.uk To join the lottery call 01603 489400 or sign up online at www.eaaa.org.uk/lottery

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Keys | Fine Art Auctioneers A

s the only auction rooms to have a specialist book department in the East of England, Keys two-day Book & Ephemera sales are increasingly popular both in the numbers of items consigned and the amount of buyers in attendance.

The last sale - held in March - saw a busy auction room and even busier bidding.

Recent sale highlights include the sale of Eleazar Albin’s A Natural History of Birds which, in 1731, was the first book on birds to be issued with coloured plates and - after competitive international bidding - realised £6600 at auction. This was shortly followed by the sale of Charles Darwin’s 1839 Narrative of his Majesty’s ships Adventure and Beagle which was eventually sold by phone bid for £16,500 to an international dealer.

in the credit-crunch era.

The March 2013 book & ephemera auction included the sale of a collection of photographs by Olive Edis, a local photographer based in Sheringham during the early-mid twentieth century who rose in prominence to become a renowned portrait photographer. Sent to capture the work of women at war in 1915, she photographed the destruction of the Western Front at Ypres and Verdun. These are highly sought after images with a photograph of Verdun eventually realising £340 against an estimate of £120-150.

While Keys realise high prices for many items, the department caters for all vendors and buyers with the minimum lot price required being just £30-40 therefore on saleday bidders often travel great distances - many from London, and some from as far as mainland Europe - to inspect the books on offer and make purchases.

Other highlights included the sale of a rare uncorrected proof copy of Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone, which realised £2600 against an estimated price of £1200-1500.

New technology impacts constantly upon the auction room, at the last booksale Keys launched their live, online bidding where buyers are able to watch the sale on the internet and bid as it progresses. With an already established national and international client base, this new form of bidding seemed to further increase interest and competition which was reflected in many of the above-estimate prices realised.

At present, the market is extremely buoyant with many choosing to invest their money in assets such as books and other printed matter. In turn, many people are opting to dispose of private libraries or collections of books to raise much-needed capital

Keys next booksale on 30th and 31st May promises to be full of exciting and unique items such as a first edition Alan M. Turing written by Sara Turing and published in 1959. As a rare publication, and with the recent press coverage surrounding Turing himself, this book carries

an estimate of £800-1000.

Other highlights include a selection of early Ian Flemings and an unopened copy of Damien Hirst’s I Want to Spend my Life… which, in pristine condition, is estimated at £120-150.

Also going under the hammer will be a first edition set of Francis Blomefield’s History of Norfolk, published in 1739, this unique set was originally owned by his daughter and even includes original manuscript letters from Blomefield himself. As an important local Norfolk figure, this lot is expected to create great interest at auction and has an estimate of £5000-6000.

Damien Hirst’s I Want to Spend my Life

The destruction of the Western Front at Ypres and Verdun

Eleazar Albin’s A Natural History of Birds

Offering complimentary, no-obligation valuations and extremely competitive commission rates, Keys Book & Ephemera Department offers a unique way to investigate any hidden treasures which may be lurking on bookcases or in attics!

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Monthly Blog That was a day.....I have been robbed!

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tornado. Has a hurricane swept through the house? A trail of toys, toast and varied detritus covers the living room floor. How 8am Monday morning - plan of attack: could I not have noticed what had been happening while I was on breakfast, load dishwasher, put washing on, the phone? I was just pleased with the peace and quiet. Toodles dressed, quick tidy and walk the dog. Sandwich seems to have identified pieces of Jenga as an unexpected bonus lunch, then onto the park to meet friends. snack. There are splinters of wood everywhere. I wade through the mess, trying to decide the best way to tackle this ocean of Reality: One full day, house full of children and destruction. OMG - WHAT IS THAT? A pile of vaguely familiar a demanding husband phoning with instructions, is less than chunks of black plastic sits in the middle of the room, part hidden 24 hours - far less! Does every day contain a different number of beneath a teddy bear. I hurl teddy into the toy box (blame the minutes in an hour, hours in a day? Today seemed about 4 hours non-participant). The black plastic business bank account fob long, time flew by leaving endless unfinished tasks. The ‘to do’ has been shredded! Totally overcome with white hot rage, I am list is scribbled on a scrap of paper and now stained with porridge angry at my husband for interrupting the school holidays with and coffee cup rings. his endless errands, at the children for trashing the house and, finally, at Toodles for her assault on such an important and vital A small achievement - the children are fed and in their clothes by piece of equipment. I topple over the edge.

9.00 a.m (it is the Easter holidays after all). I have done the usual morning chores and intend to walk Toodles (our loopy yellow “GET OUT!” I scream. So loud I am sure the neighbours can hear Labrador, age 7 months) before heading to the park. We spent me. Toodles hangs her head. She knows what to do and gets into all of last week pottering around the house. This week I have her bed, ashamed of herself. This is a total nightmare. I will be arranged activities for nearly every day. That seemed like a good late, again. I call (yell at) the children to come to the chaos. They idea at the time - now it seems unachievable. Of course, the dog know what’s coming they hang their heads and talk, one over the hasn’t been walked. My husband called at 8.00 a.m. with a list of other, “She did it,” “He did it,” “I didn’t do anything,” ‘quick’ phone calls I simply must make.

“I don’t care WHO did it, clean it up AT ONCE.” I stamp into the kitchen to make lunch, leaving my capable (!) children Definition of ‘quick’ - two and a half hours with the phone stuck to to contemplate their mess. It is 11.30 by the time order is my ear and a crick in my shoulder. Fortunately, the children seem restored. It seems that the trip to the park will not happen. to be amusing themselves; mostly running past me with shrieks I hate to let people down, especially friends. of, “She spat on me”, “He pushed me” while I have the phone glued to my ear and rock the baby to sleep in his pram. With Just over an hour later all has changed. We are fed, scrubbed telephone voice switched on I try to sound professional and, as up and at the park. The eldest three and two friends run about background noise seems to be taking over, say apologetically to happily, shouting and giggling. Children’s noise and laughter the client, “Sorry for the noise, my children are very excited,” Do is so wonderful when it is out of doors! The baby sleeps and I sound relaxed and in full control ? Actually, I am shooting ‘evil twitches in his buggy. The sun has come out, my friend and I sit eye’ lasers at the children which I hope might stop them in their on a bench with mugs of hot chocolate enjoying oh-so-welcome tracks and glue them silently to the spot. Of course it doesn’t – adult conversation. The day is saved. The dog has had her walk. am I becoming delusional? They continue running and shouting We will have the girls’ favourite bacon pasta for tea and forget like hooligans. about the tornado. Well, OK, not completely - come on, I am not Superwoman! Then, the best of all times snuggles on the sofa With the phone calls finally finished and my husband reassured, I before bed and Daddy comes home to a peaceful house. am able to get out of my very attractive pig/bunny pyjamas, pull on some clothes and run a comb through my hair. I abandon hope We all have crazy, bad days but I believe we store the good, of looking in any way like a Yummy Mummy. I come downstairs special ones in our memories. I love my big/little family and to a scene of destruction, similar to the after effects of a wouldn’t have them any other way.

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Norwich Author’s Dreams Come True As Crime Thriller Wins Publishing Contract Norwich crime fiction writer wins publishing contract for her gripping story of a serial killer on the loose.

Keri Beevis was convinced her publishing dreams were over until a friend encouraged her to enter her book in the Rethink Press New Novels competition 2012.

Keri Beevis, author of chilling murder mystery ‘Dead Letter Day’, grew up in Norwich aspiring to be a waitress. Her father had grander ideas and pushed her towards a more glamorous career as an air stewardess (or ‘waitress in the sky’ as he ingeniously called it), but that plan was never going to get off the ground, given Keri’s fear of flying.

to persevere. Four more novels followed and more rejection letters. Then there was a brush with an unscrupulous publisher which made Keri famous for a week - but not in the way she wanted. Another apparent break with a top agent She progressed from dreaming of and an ‘almostdeal’ with a waitressing to... just dreaming.

In fact she daydreamed her way major publisher also ended in through school, caught up in a world of movies and books, and rejection. Keri was convinced at fifteen found herself with no career plan. She tried many jobs, her dreams from a video rental store assistant were over. to the world’s worst hairdresser, Fast forward to 2012 and an entertainment agent, a the Rethink Press New Novels caricaturist and an administrator Competition. Keri almost didn’t for a travel firm. The one constant enter – she had lost two thirds of through all of these jobs was a the Dead Letter Day manuscript love and a need to write. from her computer and only had a paper copy. Taking a chance, Aged twenty, Keri wrote her she submitted the first 10,000 first novel and bombarded every words and rallied family and publisher and agent she could friends to help retype the rest of find: some sent rejections; others the book. Their efforts paid off told her she had potential and as the novel won the Runner Up

award and a publishing contract with Norfolk-based publisher, Rethink Press.

Keri says, “I have learned two important life lessons: never give up on your dreams and always back up your work.”

Dead Letter Day proves she has a vivid imagination: although Beevis works for a travel company, and has been to America on holiday, she has never lived in the USA where ‘Dead Letter Day’ is set. With the help of US-based friends, she has created a realistic fictitious town in Oregon, USA, and a grizzly history for JuniperCollege: in 1989, the Alphabet Killer, Professor Rodney Boone, murdered eight students. The victims - ‘A’ to ‘H’ were each found with their surname initial carved into their neck.

Independent review Dead Letter Day is a nail biting murder mystery about a serial killer with a twist which keeps you - the reader, guessing throughout as the plot unravels.

The story is about a college professor who picked his victims from the students register at Juniper College killing them in alphabetical order of their surnames.

The killings stop and then re-start eight years later with FBI believing it could be a copy cat killer, as they believe the alphabet killer to be dead.

The story jumps between the past and the present giving an insight into the victim the murderer picks and also the killer’s childhood. This also tells why the killings took place.

This is one of the best murder mystery stories I have read and it keeps you engrossed until the end, definitely a page turner. The plot keeps you on your toes and you really do not see the twist at the end coming.

The book had my constant attention and was anything but predictable. I highly recommend Dead letter day - Brilliant from start to finish, and I am looking forward to book number two.

Sharon Piggin - Norwich

Victim ‘I’ narrowly escaped the killer, leaving him to burn to death. Eight years later, rookie police officer Rebecca Angell, is thrown headlong into assisting an FBI investigation when a body is found floating in the sewer with the initial ‘J’.

The Competition judges – two novelists, the Literary Editor of the Eastern Daily Press, and a Programme Manager of Writers’ Centre Norwich – said that Keri Beevis had “a gripping style and good grasp of narrative structure,” and that Dead Letter Day was “pacey and easy to read”.

Keri says: “I grew up on a diet of horror and suspense, inspired

by Alfred Hitchcock and John Carpenter, and quickly learnt that psychological build up is far scarier than blood and gore. The mind is a powerful thing and can conjure up worse images than what is seen on screen or given away too early in a book.

It’s the sense of unknowing that can give the best scares and keep you on the edge of your seat. My goal as an author is to create page turners, with engaging characters, fast-paced plots, plenty of twists and turns and hopefully a few chills along the way.”

Keri Beevis may never have achieved her dreams to become a waitress, but the initial response to ‘Dead Letter Day’ means she may now achieve her dream to become a best-selling author.

‘Dead Letter Day’ (ISBN 1781330565) is available worldwide in paperback and on Kindle.

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St John Ambulance in Norfolk St John Ambulance is the nation’s leading first aid charity and believes that nobody should die because they needed first aid and did not get it. Yet every year, up to 140,000* people die in situations where first aid could have given them a chance to live.

St John Ambulance teaches people first aid – about 800,000 last year alone – so that they can be the difference between a life lost and a life saved. The charity is very active in Norfolk, with a number of Adult, Cadet (10- to 17-year-olds) and Badger (five- to 10-year-olds) units.

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St John Ambulance teaches young people in schools and through its activities for young people; It teaches people in the workplace and provides first aid products; It also teaches people in the community and people who become its volunteers, who offer their skills and time to be the difference right in the heart of their community - at public events, as first responders or providing back up to local ambulance services.

The course covers emergency life support procedures for adults, children and infants.

As a charity, St John Ambulance is committed to making sure more people can be the difference by being equipped with a range of easy-to-learn but essential first aid techniques.

• Treatment of choking in adults, children and infants

The Norfolk Schools and Community team is currently running scheduled Essential First Aid (all ages) courses twice a month, with course content, dates and contact details listed below.

If you are looking for a course for your school, group or organisation please call Gemma on 01603 431639.

Course duration & Cost

Essential first aid (all ages)

What you will learn?

Course content • Communication and casualty care • Looking after yourself and the casualty • Adult, child and infant resuscitation • Treatment of severe bleeding and chest pain

• Treatment of an unconscious casualty.

Three hours. £30 (inc VAT)

Assessment and certification valid for three years Reserve your place on this course by visiting our website www.sja.org.uk or by calling 0844 7704800

This course deals with serious conditions and incidents. It is ideal if you want to know what to do when faced with an emergency involving a casualty of any age.

May 25th 9.30am - 12.30pm

Who should attend?

July 8th 6.00pm - 9.00pm

This course is for members of the public who want to know what action to take in any emergency and want to learn how to deal with accidents and injuries.

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June 13th 6.00pm - 9.00pm June 22nd 9.30am - 12.30pm July 20th 9.30am - 12.30pm All held at Meridian Way, Norwich NR7 0TA * In England and Wales, using Office of National Statistics death registration data, 2010.

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ICENI - MUSIC Issue 01 2013

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Matchbox Heroes were formed in 2012.

Their many shows over the past few years have made them familiar faces to the East of England music scene.

Influenced by bands ranging from Feeder to Keane, Snow Patrol to the Police, MH are looking to create a stir in the music industry.

‘With some guidance from Dan Wilson (of Adele fame) and countless late nights producing and re-working, we are really hoping that the songs get heard and most importantly get enjoyed!’ - Chris The summer of 2013 will see Matchbox Heroes releasing their eagerly anticipated second EP, titled ‘Nice To Know You’. The band will be looking to build upon the success of their first EP with busy gigging and promotional schedules including national and local radios and other printed and digital media.

‘Nice To Know You’ has been written, recorded and produced entirely by the band. The advanced copy of ‘Hold On’ is the opening track of their forthcoming EP. It is an upbeat indie/rock track written to get listeners singing along.

A softer ballad has also been included on the EP which shows off the singer/songwriter element of the band. ‘All I See’ is a perfect lazy Sunday track, giving a nod to the ever-popular acoustic genre.

The new record bridges the gap between the blossoming English acoustic scene and the energetic pop-rock sounds of the American top 100. The band combine catchy melodies and intelligent lyrics with toe-tapping, sing along anthems.

Recent Press for Matchbox Heroes ‘A new band …with a unique sound...a product that people want to listen to... Very nearly needed crowd control for my producer when they played on my show!’ Steve Bumfrey – BBC Radio ‘They were a pleasure to interview and played some great heartfelt originals for us... They were a pleasure to work with; I can’t wait till next time!’ Chloe Donovan - Future Radio 107.8FM ‘Matchbox Heroes deliver indie/pop/rock guitar driven tunes with catchy chorus melodies in a fresh and original way.’ James ‘The Peach’ Maas - Livewire 1350 AM ‘The EP has a great summer feel to it (as I watch the snow fall outside my window!) and should see these guys in good stead. Aiming for a unique sound, they might be on to something…’ Jon - Rock Regeneration Online Magazine Contact: Tel: (Chris) - 07759086998 Email: matchboxheroesmusic@gmail.com Links: www.reverbnation.com/matchboxheroes www.facebook.com/matchboxheroes www.twitter.com/matchboxheroes

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ICENI - TRAVEL

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Rome

Issue 01 2013

Rome had always been one of those places that I’d been curious to visit. eing one of the oldest cities in Europe, it would always crop up in conversation or on television and I knew it was time for me to live the adventure.

I began my journey visiting the Vatican City, a small yet beautiful place built on the tomb of St Peter.

As my adventure began I was utterly enchanted in the artistry and refinement of the area, especially the systems of large and small gardens, fountains, fish pools and much more, all dated back to the medieval times.

Rome is commonly known as ‘The Eternal City’ and my trip here was proving why.

The Colosseum is a huge amphitheatre that in its prime was created to host 50,000 visitors who wished to be entertained.

It stands as a dazzling but anguished monument to Roman imperial power and brutality. People would sit in order of their rank and watch criminals and gladiators alike fight to their death against one another and wild dangerous animals such as lions.

It stands as an iconic place with its incomparable history; I could almost feel the eerie atmosphere of what was once the bloody entertainment of the Romans. The Colosseum is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, one of the most remarkable creations during human existence.

You may or may not have heard of this list of seven, but I hope that now you have, you yourself will one day explore them.

From the traditional Spaghetti Bolognese to the Colosseum, I was swept off my feet with the sheer beauty that Rome had to offer.

Before visiting, I didn’t know much about Rome and now I’ve been I feel like I know even less! You could visit once, you could visit one hundred times, Rome will still have more archaeology, art, history, music, culture and better food and wine than can ever be absorbed.

I was fortunate enough to reside at the Capo d’Africa, formerly a local primary school, now a contemporary and stylish hotel offering the highest standard of accommodation and service. The ‘LA Terraza’ its top floor terrace is the perfect place to relax with a drink whilst enjoying views of the Colosseum.

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ICENI - MOTORING Issue 01 2013

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KIA SPORTAGE KX-4 Oh yes, and if you have a passion for cranking up the volume, it has a seven-speaker stereo with external amplifier and subwoofer

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ICENI - MOTORING Issue 01 2013

Kia Sportage KX-4 2.0 CRDi AWD

BY TIM BARNES-CLAY, MOTOR TRADEBOOK TEST DRIVE EDITOR FOLLOW TIM ON TWITTER: @CARWRITEUPS OR VISIT: WWW.CARWRITEUPS.CO.UK

KIA’S top-of-the-range ‘KX-4’ version of the Sportage features a higher output oil-burner alongside the most well-appointed level of specification yet seen in the Korean company’s popular crossover model.

The ‘KX-4’ uses an 181bhp version of Kia’s 2.0-litre CRDi turbodiesel engine hooked up to a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions and an All-Wheel Drive system.

The Sportage ‘KX-4’ builds on the specification of the ‘KX-3 Sat Nav’ by adding a Parallel Parking Assist System – complete with all-round parking sensors – a keyless smart entry system and engine stop/start button as well as stainless steel door scuff plates.

Standard equipment also includes full leather upholstery, 18-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, seven-inch touchscreen satellite navigation system and Xenon lights. Oh yes, and if you have a passion for cranking up the volume, it has a seven-speaker stereo with external amplifier and subwoofer.

The ‘KX-4’ does the 0-60mph sprint in 9.4 seconds and, when fitted with the six-speed manual transmission as my test car was, top speed is 120mph. Not blindingly quick – but not bad for a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).

Unlike the other Sportage trim versions - ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘3 Sat Nav’ – which are also on offer with two wheel drive, the ‘KX-4’ is only available in All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The clever Kia monitors driving conditions and anticipates when AWD will be needed, ensuring you are always in the right drive mode for the right circumstances. The AWD system normally delivers 100 per cent of engine torque to the front wheels. But this can be redistributed up to a maximum of 60:40 front-to-rear to enhance cornering stability or if road conditions deteriorate. For off-road driving, you can manually select lock mode, which gives a 50:50 torque split at speeds of up to 25mph.

The ‘KX-4’ always feels secure on the black stuff and just as competent in the rough or in icy conditions. If you use the Sportage for commuting, you’ll also be pleased – motorway miles are hoovered up with ease. Some of the cabin plastics are a bit tacky, but all instruments are visible and the switchgear is rationally placed - unlike some far more costly SUVs. The tailgate is also nice and wide for easy loading and the Sportage will seat five adults in the cabin. Additionally, the maximum towing weight (braked) is 2000 kg, so if you’re into caravanning or you move in equine circles and need to haul a horsebox, it’ll serve as a decent enough load-lugger.

PROS ‘N’ CONS • Stylish √ • Lots of kit √ • 4x4 safety √ • Towing ability √ • Cabin plastics X FAST FACTS • Max speed: 120 mph • 0-60 mph: 9.4 secs • Combined mpg: 46.3 • Engine: 1995 cc 16 valve 4 cylinder turbo diesel • Max. power (bhp): 181 at 4000 rpm • Max. torque (lb/ft): 282 at 1800-2500 rpm • Max. towing weight (braked) 2000 kg • CO2: 158 g/km • Price: £27,195 on the road PAGE

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ICENI - HOROSCOPES

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Issue 01 2013

Horoscopes Aries 21 March - 20 April

Libra 24 September - 23 October

Hang onto your hat this month, as there’s plenty of drama to keep you busy. Financially, you may be motivated to push the envelope out that bit further. New ways to make money may spring to mind. The more proactive you can be, the better. You’ll become a dab hand at selling especially your own plans, goods or services. Make vital connections too.

Joint financial matters may need careful handling, especially as the Solar Eclipse may encourage a money makeover. You may need to handle a few cash related emergencies, but with careful cost-cutting and resourceful thinking you’ll do just fine. You might consider learning a new language, especially if your interest is fuelled by an upcoming trip.

Taurus 21 April - 21 May

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November

You seem to be in your element initiating ideas and growing the next phase of your life plan. You could encounter a few obstacles from others, but these may only serve to make you stronger. Nourish business goals and enjoy fulfilling your hopes and dreams, especially as you may be keen to invite change into your circumstances.

Financially, you could be fortunate.

Relationships may be fun, romantic, exciting and also a bit challenging. Embrace the idea of change within an ongoing partnership, friendship or other association.

Thankfully, it should all work to your mutual good in the end. You seem to be on a roll financially. It might be easier to get loans or credit. Your partner may have extra cash to put into the pot as well.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December

You may be hatching new ideas, reflecting on your achievements and considering what’s best for you in the near future. You’re in a cycle in which the cosmos is encouraging you to recharge your batteries and generally slow down a little. Once the focus changes, you may be firing on all cylinders and ready for action. Friends and family seem very supportive.

You seem to be in the mood to get things done. At work, your keen sense of fun and ability to effortlessly complete mundane tasks may win you brownie points. You may even find deadlines and targets a pleasant challenge. Later, partnerships, romance and other relationships move into focus. Your social life blossoms and friends support you behind your back.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January

Socially, things seem to be rolling along quite pleasantly.

You’re attracted to people on your wavelength who are supportive, nurturing and able to dish out healthy spoonfuls of practical advice when necessary. Changes to friendships may bring someone new into the fold. Later, you may need to spend time alone. It’s part of a natural cycle - go with it.

Wheeling and dealing, negotiating deals, avoiding pitfalls and attending meetings may be part and parcel of your everyday working life - but might be more intense this month. However, your focus may also be drawn to relaxing, enjoying romantic interludes and generally appreciating the good things in life. A creative idea has potential to bring change.

Leo 24 July - 23 August

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February

You may have been waiting for this chance to excel at business or career matters for some time. Get busy, and you’ll manage to impress the right people. There’s also a focus on your social life which develops as the month gathers pace. You may find yourself involved in numerous events, whether for business or pleasure - and happily you’ll be in the limelight too.

After a fairly busy period, the cosmos encourages you to enjoy being at home and to make it a cosy and relaxing place to be. You may be motivated to clear out clutter, to decorate, or under the influence of the Solar Eclipse, perhaps to move home or make structural changes. But it’s not all work, you’ll be keen to mix and mingle socially with old friends and new.

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Virgo 24 August - 23 September

Pisces 20 February - 20 March

Explore options and beliefs and determine to move out of your comfort zone to take advantage of exciting new perspectives. Expanding your horizons may bring a long-desired change your way. Career wise, things look very exciting. Mix and mingle with key people, or bag an interview for a fabulous job. It’s time to aim for the stars.

You could go into communication overload, especially with all the phoning, emailing, texting and talking you might need to do. It’s a good time to draw up business plans, to secure deals or to negotiate contracts. A piece of news or a message may mean you need to make a major decision or rethink a plan.

Home becomes a place of serenity and friendly get-togethers.

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