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PORKSTOCK RETURNS WITH A BANG-ER! From Root To Fruit The Joys Of Grow Your Own!

Discover The Best In Rodent Control

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Its June! Midway through the year already. The weather is getting warmer and the summer holidays are almost in touching distance. Whilst you think about booking a last minute holiday, sit back and read this month’s edition of Iceni! The Anonymous teacher is discussing holidays in term time after the governments vow to change legislation, whichever way you sway on the debate the article makes for an interesting read.

This summer, right across our glorious county there is many different and wonderful things going on. Porkstock, The Teddy Bear Festival and Return To The Forbidden Planet are a few that are featured in this month’s issue. All real treats for both adults and children alike.

Something aimed a bit more for the big kids (we mean adults really), is our review of a quadcopter drone. Much fun is to be had with one and our in-depth review which looks at all aspects of their capabilities and is perfect for summer flying fun.

We have an update on our charity of the year - The Benjamin Foundation. This month they focus on their, ‘Time for you’ service. Explaining what is tries to achieve and gives heart-warming accounts of one of their case studies.

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Thought Of The Month By Alex Wiseman Summer weather...

Well wasn't it beautiful a few weeks ago? I got my shorts out and all my summer clothes. Why did I bother I hear you ask?

Good question, the answer?

Not sure as since then its rained everyday. At work today I thought I'd splash out (that's a joke!) and book a dinner out, but its raining that much we've had to drive, instead of our planned walk.

Oh the delights of a British Summer!

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Full of absolute dynamic

creative content!

“You Reap What You Sow”

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PORKSTOCK RETURNS

WIN THE CHANCE TO PAMPER YOURSELF

With A BANG-ER!

With A Spa Day At Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS Seven Women Who...

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The Benjamin Foundation 'Time For You'

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Porkstock Returns With A BANG-ER!

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Ready, Teddy, Go! Teddy Bear Festival

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Clapham & Collinge Solicitors The Legal Consequences Of...

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Discover The Best In Rodent Control

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Sunglasses With The Sun Shining...

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Iceni Columnists Keri Beevis & Mark King

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Nova Silver All Of You...

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Iceni Competition SuperFish

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Women In Business Seven Women Who...

Motherly Love Across Two Continents The Anonymous Teacher Writing In Primary Schools The Anonymous Teacher Holidays Wake Up Well And Start Your Day Feeling Great The Gadget Man Parrot Bebop 2 Return To The Forbidden Planet Maddermarket Theatre Iceni Competition WIN A Spa Day Social Media The Importance Of...

Nelson And Norfolk Lord Horatio Nelson

READY, TEDDY, GO! Teddy Bear Festival

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A Sea Of Colour Keukenhof Reynard Or Brock The UK's only canine Mobile Zoos Education Or Exploitation?

Priory Park Festival An Eclectic Weekend Jess And The Bandits Review Iceni Competition On Track For Summer From Root To Fruit The Joys Of Grow Your Own! Keep Charged The Kavson Besiter Eclipse Redwings Could You Be...

Iceni Horoscopes What Do Your Stars Hold

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The Benjamin Foundation Update ‘Time

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is The Benjamin Foundation’s emotional wellbeing service which is already working in partnership with over 80 schools across Norfolk delivering a high quality service to over 400 children and young people on a weekly basis.

Iceni magazine spoke with Kirsty Pitcher, Manager of the Early Help Services who explained more: “The Benjamin Foundation is a Norfolk charity which has been delivering services to children, young people and their families for over 21 years.

We provide a diverse range of services such as hostels for homeless young people, support groups for Young Carers and our furniture stores selling second hand furniture and electrical items. Through the Early Help Services we also work in partnership with schools, colleges and other settings delivering services such as ‘Time for You’.”

Who delivers the support?

“We employ sessional workers who have relevant qualifications and experience of working within school settings. All our Support Workers have current DBS checks, receive regular Supervision, and have access to Group Supervision and Team Meetings as well as relevant training and development opportunities. Our Support Workers are experienced at working with different ages of children and supporting their emotional wellbeing.

The reasons why schools refer children to us are usually very varied including general self esteem issues, friendship issues, bereavement, and family relationship breakdown.”

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What will your support worker do?

“Our Support Worker will use a range of activities to help children feel at ease and encourage them to talk about their feelings or concerns. These might include art and craft activities, board games and roleplay and will follow the interests of the child. They will work with the child to enhance their emotional literacy and help them develop the tools they need to manage their feelings and emotions.”

“I like Time for You because it has helped me cope with worries and believe in myself.

Also, I like to have someone to talk with”

Comment from child aged 10 “All Staff at the Benjamin Foundation use the Nurtured Heart Approach® to help children and young people recognize their personal attributes, their own unique greatness and to create opportunities for success. For more information about this approach please look at our website” http://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/thenurtured-heart-approach The Benjamin Foundation works flexibly, responsively and individually with each young person, never believing that a ‘one size fits all’ approach really ever works. Josey’s story gives an example of a successful outcome from our Time for You work. Josey* (the name has been changed) was referred for help and support from Time for You by one of her teachers, who could see that she was

“We have been delighted with the service provided by The Benjamin Foundation; the Time for You service was delivered by staff who were highly competent at providing sensitive and effective support within our setting” Comment from Secondary School Headteacher Twitter: @icenimagazine

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suffering from stress and anxiety which was affecting her behaviour, outlook and school work. Although Josey lost her father 4 years ago as she grew older she began to feel the loss anew and her grief became a focal point for the sessions with her Time for You worker.

Once Josey had talked about the loss and negative impact of losing her father with her worker, they started to concentrate on all the positive things she remembered about him, coming up with the idea of making a scrapbook in his memory. The worker bought a scrapbook and art materials for Josey to create a special tribute to her father which she could add to over the years. This was clearly something she enjoyed doing as it was a chance to relive some special memories and finally have a chance to smile and even laugh as she spoke about things he used to do - she didn’t feel able to do this at home in case it upset other family members.

Once Josey had an outlet for her feelings she began to see how she could cope with this massive life change. She spoke to her worker about how to rebuild the relationship with her family, which had suffered since their bereavement, and how to help her siblings to move on through sharing the coping methods her worker had introduced her to. Her school work has improved again and she is able to see a bright future ahead.

How to contact us: Early Help Services,The Benjamin Foundation Oak Street, Norwich, NR3 3BP Tel. 01603 615670 timeforyou@benjaminfoundation.co.uk

The Butterfly Walk The third Butterfly Walk will be taking place this year at High Lodge in Thetford on Sunday 10th July.

This event is about enjoying time with family and friends, not an endurance event. The three mile circular route will take you through some of the beautiful natural environment of Thetford Forest.

This year all funds raised will be going to the Meet Up Centre in Thetford. Since opening in 2010 it has helped over 1,000 children, families and senior citizens in the local community. The building is in need of vital repairs so a fundraising campaign was launched earlier this year in a bid to raise at least £30,000. For more details on this event please see The Benjamin Foundation’s facebook page or website; http://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/butterfly-walk or telephone Chris, Donna or Joanna in the Fundraising team on 01603 615670

Norwich Sleep Out 2016 This big annual fundraiser is to be held on Friday 11th November. Please save the date. You are asked to Sleep out and get sponsored to highlight youth homelessness. Full details will be published in the next edition of Iceni magazine.

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PORKSTOCK RETURNS

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PORKSTOCK RETURNS WITH A BANG-ER! Tickets are on sale for Norfolk’s favourite porkie party: PORKSTOCK 2016.

Charlie Hodson, executive chef at the Great Hospital and founder of Charlie’s Norfolk Food Heroes, and Sarah Daniels, founder of the Red Cat Partnership, to join us and between us turned an informal gathering into an awesome food and drink festival.”

On Saturday 10 September, the award winning food and drink festival returns and is set to be bigger and better than ever before.

Porkstock, which was named Event of the Year at the 2015 EDP Tourism Awards, combines a free, family-friendly, foodie festival during the day, with an adult-only, ticketed party in the evening.

All profits go to Nelson’s Journey. For 2016, Porkstock moves to a brand new venue: Norwich Pick-Your-Own, White House Farm, Blue Boar Lane, Sprowston.

The new venue provides more space to celebrate the very best of Norfolk food and drink. With more local producers, more fun activities for kids, more beers and more music, this year’s event is already shaping up nicely.

James Ellis, Ben Handford and Tom Ellis are the original founders of Porkstock.

“Porkstock started out as a group of old friends getting together for an annual barbeque with lots of great local meat and beer,” says James.

“In 2014, after ten years of Porkstock growing and growing, we decided to make it a public event. Luckily we were able to tempt Twitter: @icenimagazine

The Porkstock evening bash is one knees-up that Norfolk festival fans will not want to miss.

Starting at 6pm and finishing late, White House Farm will be split into two party zones: • In the covered courtyard and outside area there will be some amazing bands on stage, a real ale bar, prosecco bar and an array of delicious street food stalls. For music fans, the massively popular Addison’s Uncle have just confirmed alongside Night Train, Feral Mouth and loads more.

• And what better place to dance than in the Porkstock Barn? Get ready for the return of the electro-swing gin palace with music provided by Tallulah & the Goodtimes Republic.

“We’re amazed that Porkstock has quickly become such a popular fixture on the Norfolk festival calendar,” says Ben Handford. “We have an incredible team of volunteers and sponsors, including our headline sponsor Comms Supply, who make the event possible and any profits we make will be going to Nelson’s Journey. Whilst parking will be free at the venue, we’re asking everyone to give a donation to this amazing charity which supports bereaved children and young people throughout Norfolk“ Early-bird tickets are available for the Porkstock evening party at just £15 per head (over 18s only) until Sunday 31 July. After that, the ticket price increases to £20.

For more information about the free daytime festival, to book your tickets for the evening Knees-Up or to enquiry about volunteering for Porkstock 2016, please visit: www.porkstock.co.uk.

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TEDDY BEAR FESTIVAL

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Ready, Teddy, Go! Preparations for the 13th annual Teddy Bear Festival are under way in Great Ellingham. named “Tedfest”.

It will be held at the Great Ellingham Recreation Centre on Saturday 16th July from 11am to 5pm.

In addition to the superb sponsorship, a local restaurant “The Rose of India” have generously offered to host a Charity Night on Wednesday 8th June whereby all takings are offered in support of the festival.

To date, the festival has raised over £50,000 for various causes such as this year’s nominated charity “East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices”. The festival also supports many local groups and organisations.

The Teddy Bear Festival is a chance for the villagers to get their creative hats on and make and display straw bears with inventive designs and characters. These are displayed around the village for a 2 week period starting from Saturday 2nd July. Teddy Trail maps will be on sale throughout the village and visitors can vote for their favourite bear.

The festival is run by a team of volunteers who work extremely hard to host this successful celebration. The sponsorship of local businesses has played a major role in the continuation of the festival. This year’s contributions have vastly exceeded expectations and have enabled the team to plan the most ambitious event to date.

This will be a day of entertainment, live music, fun activities and games, and has been aptly Twitter: @icenimagazine

A number of events are being held during the festival period including a day of Garage Sales on Saturday 2nd July, an Art Exhibition from 8th to 10th July with a Preview Evening on Thursday 7th July, a Craft Day on 9th July, a Golden Oldies Music Night also on 9th July and an Evening of Mediumship on Wednesday 13th July.

Some of the events listed are by advance booking only.

For more information on this and all other details regarding the festival, please visit the NEW website at www.teddyfestival.org.uk or keep up to date with all the latest teddy gossip on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Alternatively, you can contact the current Chairperson, Heidi Halsall on 07503 464 803.

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CLAPHAM & COLLINGE

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The Legal Consequences Of Dementia There may be a time when you can no longer share of communicate what you think, or you cannot make decision over your finances or legal affairs.

This may be due to the development of a medical condition such as dementia. If you are affected by dementia you will need to consider the legal and financial implications for you and your family.

does the same job as an Attorney, but the application is time consuming, expensive and may not result in the person / people you want managing your affairs, as the Deputy is chosen by the Court, not you. It is better to make a Lasting Power of Attorney as it is quicker, cheaper ad you choose your Attorney.

When you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with dementia you should consider whether two legal documents are in place a Will and a Lasting Power of Attorney.

Following a diagnosis of dementia you may be worried and it makes good sense to take steps to ensure financial matters are taken care of. You should check you are getting all the help and state benefits you are entitled to, e.g do you qualify for Attendance Allowance?

Why is a Will important?

Having a Will allows you to decide what happens to your property and possessions and choose who they go to. Wills can be put in place using Trusts to protect your property and to ensure beneficiaries in receipt of means-tested benefits don't lose their entitlements through an inheritance. You will need to have capacity to make or change an existing Will.

If you have dementia you may still be able to make a new Will or change your Will, but you should speak to your solicitor who may also need to contact your GP to check you do have capacity.

Why is a Lasting or Enduring Power of Attorney important?

If you lose the ability to manage your own financial affairs, a partner or family member cannot automatically deal with things on your behalf.

Having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place is just as important as having a Will. It gives you the reassurance of knowing your wishes will be respected if you become unable to make decisions for yourself and it enables people you choose to have access to your finances to make payments on your behalf.

The Financial consequences of Dementia

Lin Whitehead, professional Member of Solicitors for the Elderly and Court of Protection Solicitor said ''Recent statistics show that only 43% of people in the East of England have a Will in place and even fewer have a Lasting Power of Attorney. Our lawyers are keen to do what they can, having seen first-hand the devastating affect this condition has on the families who care for those diagnosed with dementia. I would always advise my clients to plan ahead for later life and have those important conversations with their loved ones while they can.''

Clapham & Collinge regularly hold 'Dementia Awareness Sessions' with Dementia Friends, to help spread the word about dementia, understand what it's like to live with dementia and create a dementia friendly community.

Over the last 12 months we have created over 60 new Dementia Friends in Norfolk.

If you have not made an Enduring or Lasting Power of Attorney it is still possible for someone who care for you to be appointed on your behalf to take decisions for you. You would need to make an application to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship. A Deputy Twitter: @icenimagazine

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DISCOVER THE BEST

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Discover The Best In Rodent Control Adopting A Feral From Cats Protection! giving free talks to adult and children's groups and organisations.

There will also be touch screen facilities to allow visitors to see cats for rehoming in their area, a range of cat-related merchandise to browse, cat care guides and leaflets and information about how to become a volunteer for the charity.

Norfolk residents visiting the Royal Norfolk Show will be able to find out more about the ultimate in rodent control - adopting a feral cat from Cats Protection.

The UK’s leading cat charity will be attending the event, from 29-30 June at the Norfolk Showground in Norwich, to help visitors find out more about the environmentallyfriendly pest control service offered by feral cats.

Cats Protection has feral cats in its care throughout Norfolk in need of new, outdoor homes such as farms, smallholdings or stables.

Because they have never been domesticated, adult feral cats do not crave or need human affection but do require a safe, warm and dry home in an outdoor setting.

In return for shelter, regular food and fresh water, they provide unrivalled pest control services, keeping barns and animal feed areas clear of rats and mice.

Cats Protection is the UK’s largest cat charity, with four volunteer-run branches in Norfolk running alongside its Downham Market and Dereham Adoption Centres.

Cats Protection's Events Manager Emma Osborne said: “Feral cats offer an effective and environmentally-friendly rodent control service in all sorts of outdoor settings.

“Although they are perfectly content to live outdoors, and do not want or need the companionship of people, they do need a home where they will be provided with food, shelter, water and veterinary care should they need it.

In return, they will work their socks off and many smallholders, farmers and stable-owners tell us they wouldn’t be without their ferals. We have many out-of-work mousers in our care which desperately need a permanent outdoor home so they can get stuck into their duties.”

While feral kittens aged up to 12 weeks can be successfully socialised and rehomed in a domestic environment, this is not possible with adult feral cats. Once they have been neutered, Cats Protection returns them to their colony, if a sustainable one exists, or attempts to find them a new home. Anywhere where there is room to roam and rodents to catch will provide feral cats with a suitable environment in which to live and work.

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SUNGLASSES

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Sunglasses

By Daniel Francis

With the sun shining over the last couple of weeks I thought I should give you a guide to selecting the best sunglasses.

We all know UV rays are bad for you so it’s really important you buy a pair of shades even if you aren’t fussed about summer accessories. Sunglasses are big business these days with brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley dominating the market. Many will go for these names right away (I myself have my wayfarer Ray-Bans in my bag all year round) but even if a well-known tag is all you’re after, you still need to consider the right pair for you. This largely depends on your face shape.

The general rules are similar to those you follow when dressing for your body shape; you go for the opposite of what you have to balance out. This actually makes it nice and easy to figure out which style I best for you…

ROUND FACE - Opt for more rectangular frames to add structure to your face.

Best Style - Wayfarers ➥

OVAL / LONG FACE - This shape is also better off with rectangle frames as these will add width to your face. Oversized frames would also suit you. ➥ Best Style - Shields

SQUARE FACE - Again you want to go for the opposite shape to your face. Round and curved frames will help soften your features.

Best Style - Aviators ➥ HEART FACE - Probably the trickiest shape as the face has both a wider forehead and a narrow chin so avoid anything top heavy. You can go for one of two options; larger, rounder shapes that accentuate your shape or a pair with details on the lower part of the frame to balance out your look. ➥ Best Style - Cat Eye The Sunglass Hut website has a great tool that allows you to select a face shape or upload an image of yourself to try on different styles. Try it out using this link www.sunglasshut.com/us/sunglasses-trends/shop-by-face-shape Remember to check out my blog - www.perpetuallyposed.blogspot.co.uk PAGE

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ICENI - COLUMNISTS

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The Diary of a Norfolk Family.

To those of you who believe writers are sophisticated… okay, I mean this writer specifically… think again.

I routinely trip over invisible stuff, I miss getting food in my big mouth, A LOT, usually dropping half of it Above: Keri Beevis in my cleavage, (seriously, more stuff has disappeared between my boobs than in the Bermuda Triangle), and wine has this irritating habit of jumping out of my glass and onto the floor. It’s heart breaking, particularly given that I have cream carpets and the wine in my glass generally tends to be red.

Add to that, I’m constantly embarrassing myself in public.

Take the time I went to buy a new laptop. There I am in John Lewis, talking to the salesman, doing my best to come across as a girl who knows what she’s talking about, when I realise I am chewing a big mouthful of my hair. Trust me when I say there is no discreet way to remove hair from your mouth without looking like a complete idiot.

I once rushed out of work in an emergency and decided to foolishly run across the road in front of several cars. It was raining heavily, the road was slippery and, being the klutz I am, I skidded over landing on my butt. As the cars all stopped while I gingerly climbed to my feet, a young lad passing on his bike yelled, ‘Are you okay, miss?’

‘Yes, thank you,’ I told him, red faced and struggling to muster a little dignity as I limped to the side of the road.

Then there was the time I turned up at work and started chatting away to my work pal (he prefers the term ‘boss’)… so there I am, chatting away with my work pal, waving my arms around in frustration at the stupid drivers I had just encountered in the stupid rush hour traffic, when he narrows his eyes, staring at me as if I’ve just grown a unicorn horn and says, ‘Is that hole supposed to be under your arm?’

Hole?

Yup, on closer inspection there was indeed a giant hole in my jumper, and we’re not talking coin sized.

Hell no. We’re talking the size of freaking Texas.

How did I miss it when I got dressed? I know my observational skills are bad, but seriously?

Being a man he helpfully suggested I not worry about it and just try not to wave my arms around for the rest of the day. Luckily one of my female colleagues had a sewing kit and saved the day.

So there you go. This writer isn’t at all sophisticated.

She also needs some clothes.

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By Mark King Above: Mark King

The family visited Sea Palling beach in Norfolk on the first sunny Sunday of the year, and while I laid there on the sand lapping up the suns like a lizard, the children splashed about like dolphins in the sea. Every now and then, they would rush back asking me to join them in the freezing cold water.

Sea Palling is a lovely place with a blue flag beach. It is a small village with a wonderful 1950s innocence about it; while at the same time it has all the modern fun that you would find in resorts like Miami, Rio, or Bondi Beach. Speedboats, jet skis and something out of a bond movie, jet packs! People flying in the air as water thrusts out of their back pack sending them in any direction they wish! I laid there thinking to myself, ' I wonder if I could get one of the characters in my next book using one of them?'

We bought the kids a small surfboard from the beach shop, which was a great investment because it kept them both occupied without me needing to get wet.

Now do not get me wrong. I do like going into the sea, but generally, when it is warm. Unfortunately, the North Sea is seasonal and it will only slowly warm up in the summer months. The children came back when we spread out the picnic we had taken. It was a simple fayre of crusty rolls with cheese, olives, crisps and fruit, but was just perfect for the occasion.

Dessert was a traditional 99 ice cream in a cone with a chocolate flake from the small beach side café.

As the sun started to drop behind the sand dunes, a younger crowd began to appear on the beach, ready to watch the evening sun set while perched high up on the dunes. By then we were already home, showered and my worn out kids went to bed without a whimper, exhausted and ready for the start of a new school week. www.always-hanging-around.blogspot.com Follow on twitter: @author_king

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NOVA SILVER

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All of you with June birthdays are lucky enough to have two birthstones associated with this month; and they just happen to be some of our most popular!

Moonstone

Moonstone has a gorgeous iridescence that makes the stone almost shimmer when worn. The Ancient Romans were huge fans of moonstone and treasured it, as they thought it was made of frozen moonbeams. Whilst we now know that this isn’t quite true, it’s a hugely popular stone, managing to have a nice subtle range of colours, and go with lots of different clothes.

Pearl

Those who believe in crystal healing think of moonstone as a strongly feminine stone, and tied to the powers of the moon. In the same way that the moon waxes and wanes, moonstone is thought to be a ‘stone of transition’, and can help people to navigate their way through change. We think of moonstone as being a really lovely stone, that somehow seems to suit everyone and compliment loads of outfits.

Technically pearl is not a stone, but what’s known as an organic gem, as are amber and coral. Here at Nova Silver we use cultured pearls, which is what you’ll mainly find on the market today. Pearls have been prized throughout history and have, strangely, also been associated with the moon.

The ancient Greeks believed that pearls were solidified moon dew collected by the oysters as they floated on the sea, while the ancient Chinese believed that pearls were created by the moon and had been given the moon’s beauty and mystery. We now know that pearls are created by any number of mollusc species who coat any foreign objects entering their shell in layer upon layer of gorgeous mother of pearl. Pearls are such a jewellery classic, and so very easy to wear with any colour they are again some of our best-selling collections.

June babies really are lucky with two fabulous choices of birthstone!

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ICENI - COMPETITION

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FISH Competition SuperFish: It’s not the faint hearted. Developed by the cutting edge Fish salon in the heart of London’s Soho, the SuperFish range of powerful styling weapons target hair with the ultimate in hardcore hold. And now that the SuperFish range is available on Ocado.com, with prices from just £4.99, you don’t even need to leave the house to get your SuperFish fix.

Built to make your style last all day (and well into the night), SuperFish deliver tough performing products which won’t let you or your style down.

We’ve teamed up with Fish to give one lucky reader the chance to win the entire SuperFish hair styling range which includes the following products: • • • • • • •

Stiffish Moulding Cream (100ml) Fishflix Controlling Wax (100ml) Fishpaste Matt Putty (70ml) Fishglue Matt Gel (150ml) Fiercefish De-gunk Shampoo (100ml) Slickfish Wet- Look Effect Gel (150ml) Fishticks Hairspray (200ml)

The Fish SuperFish styling line is available from www.ocado.com

To be in with a chance of winning; What Salon developed Superfish?

Email your answer to: competitions@icenimagazine.co.uk by 7th July 2016.

Please state in the subject line ‘Superfish’.

Terms and Conditions: • Open to UK residents aged 16 years and over only • The prize/s will be only be sent to UK addresses, we cannot ship overseas.

• No cash alternatives and the prize is non-transferrable • The winner must claim their prize within 14 days after the announcement was made. If they do not do so, the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to an alternative winner.

• The prize is limited to 1 x Fish SuperFish range per winner and will be dispatched within 14 working days of the winner sending their full name and postal address through a direct message via Twitter.

• Eligible entries will be entered into a draw. 1 entry will be selected at random to win the competition.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS

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Women In Business In July 2014, seven women who had completed a government-funded business course in South Norfolk were invited by their tutor to form a group to discuss their business concerns.

Using the concept of Action Learning, a tried and trusted method of problem-solving, the group started meeting monthly to work through their issues. Now, two years on, they still meet every month and continue to offer each other invaluable support.

The first of these women to tell her story is Lucy Kayne, a photographer based in Bury St Edmunds.

I'm Lucy Kayne, photographer, and for the past 15 years, I have rarely been anywhere without a camera. I believe my passion for detail and subtle observations have brought me to where I am now.

After moving to East Anglia and having the opportunity to make a brand new start, I decided, about three years ago, to build on this passion to create my business. I'd spent years working in 9 to 5 office jobs, and was keen to do something for myself, while helping others along the way.

This led me to the idea of working with local small businesses, helping them by taking photographs for their websites and marketing materials.

For me, Norfolk and Suffolk seemed the ideal place, as small artisan businesses appeared to be thriving here.

I braved networking events and sought advice from a government-funded business coach and, gradually, my business has grown.

I work one-to-one with clients to discuss exactly what they need. I offer photographs of business premises, products, headshots and documentary-style photographs, showing the client at work.

Images are everything to a business and are usually the first thing a potential client sees on a website. Often, small business owners are unsure of why they should hire a photographer. I help them understand how professional photography can help their business to look its best; how quality images create an impression of professionalism, quality and consistency, which in turn reflects on their product or service.

Another side to my business is tuition. I teach business owners to take their own photographs, which is useful if they have an everchanging range of products. I also run beginners' photography workshops for anyone who wants to understand their cameras and move away from the auto setting. These workshops offer a relaxed day of learning alongside like-minded people.

My next workshops run on June 28 (Diss) and July 5 (Bury St Edmunds).

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MOTHERLY LOVE

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Motherly Love Across Two Continents Sara Green catches up with the founder of Norfolk based skin care company Motherlylove For forty years Jan, founder of pregnancy skincare company, Motherlylove, has cared for thousands of mothers and their partners. Her story is compelling and unique and when I met Jan a few months ago it held me spellbound.

Jan has worked as a nurse and midwife both in the UK and in Africa. That’s impressive enough but dig a little deeper and it’s clear that there is a lot more to Jan’s career. She also gained a Diploma in Anaesthetics and ran the only intensive care / coronary care unit in the whole of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). The extreme conditions in Africa, under which Jan worked allowed her limited support and resources and she came to understand the importance and necessity of traditional midwifery and medical practice. The respect she had for this most traditional of medicines led to her promotion of natural birth and the exploration of complementary therapies and in particular massage aromatherapy.

Jan and her family returned to the UK in 1986 and she worked in both community and hospital midwifery. Keen to back up her beliefs with science (and knowing that the medical professional would accept them more readily if they were) she earned a degree at Greenwich University in Complementary Therapy (Aromatherapy). She produced an academic paper ‘Aromatherapy and Massage for Antenatal Anxiety: Its Effect on the Foetus’ which was Twitter: @icenimagazine

published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice and was the most read paper in the journal in 2007. As a result Jan became internationally recognised for her contributions to the medical understanding of complementary therapies and she was instrumental in the movement in the 1990s towards domino and home births.

Draw breath here!

This amazing journey brought Jan to the decision to pour her knowledge and expertise into producing the oils that would bring traditional relief to the stresses of pregnancy and modern living. And so Motherlylove was born! Jan now produces a range of luxurious oils that have been carefully and ethically developed and of course, like everything she does, are backed by science!

Jan told me, ‘We work hard getting it right, so mothers can unwind, relax and just enjoy using our blends. The range includes beautiful fragrances to lift your spirits, carrier oils to hydrate and sooth, and constituents to pamper, energise and promote restful sleep.”

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THE ANONYMOUS TEACHER

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Writing In Primary Schools: An Art Or A Science?

The recent problems with the leak of SATs papers and the challenging nature of them have been prominent topics in the media recently.

However, pupils in year 6 are not able to let down their guard just yet; the same goes for the teachers. Writing is assessed by the schools themselves, with many being moderated by county advisors. Final teacher assessments in this area of English are due to be submitted at the end of June.

Do you remember being asked to create a story at school? What sort of things meant you got a tick and a comment saying 'excellent'? Probably something that kept the reader entertained until the end. Were you sent away to edit your work if it didn't reflect your ability to use a semi-colon or an example of the subjunctive mood? Think back now to being taught these things at school... were you? If you were taught to conjugate verbs in the subjunctive mood, then I bet the vast majority of you are linguists (perhaps it was linked to the subjunctive mood which you were learning about in French).

grammatical features and types of punctuation they must include in their articles to ensure it meets the expectations of someone who knows very little about journalistic writing (except for being avid readers of newspapers)? Do authors of fiction plan out each section ensuring that their punctuation meets the government's ideals? No. These things do not happen. Writing is not a science. You cannot become a writer just because you are able to include the features expected of you. A piece of writing could be absolutely dire, yet meet expectations regarding features. Writers must consider audience and purpose, and write accordingly.

Write to inform; write to entertain; write because you enjoy it‌ don’t write to conform!

What a boring literary world we would have if each piece of writing were written in such a rigid, structured way? Children should be allowed the freedom to use their imagination and creativity, not to stick to an inflexible formula.

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THE ANONYMOUS TEACHER

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Holidays: Term Time Or School Holidays Only?

Parents have been taking their children out of school to go on holiday for years now. Recently, however, fines can be handed to parents if children are taken away without prior permission of the schools. Head teachers are able to authorise leave during term time, but there is immense pressure on schools to reach a high percentage of attendance, so requests are frequently turned down.

Can anything be done to improve the situation?

Following consultation with parents, one school in Kent has lengthened the school day by twenty minutes. This enables a two-week break during October and also May. In addition to the longer hours in school, INSET days and teacher training at this school are done during twilight sessions. I can’t help but feel that this is not indicative of a sound worklife balance for teaching staff. Additionally, I’m not sure it would be a viable option for all schools as presumably the holiday companies would cotton on and increase prices for the extra weeks too.

It is highly unlikely that holiday resorts and hotels will lower their prices during the school holidays.

This would not make business sense; they have to appeal to people during off peak times and lowering their prices is a really straightforward and sensible (for them) solution.

What do I think?

day off here and there, adding up to 10-15% of their school year, is much more damaging in my opinion.

Many parents and schools are partners in education.

I firmly believe in this approach and it is fantastic to know that families are supportive. Holidays where parents informally educate cannot be matched in school: learning about the culture and history through trips; speaking a foreign language with those who speak it as their mother tongue; paying for things and working out which coins/notes to use… all of these experiences are beneficial and I applaud parents who do this with their children.

There are a number of children whose ability to write or solve mathematical problems decreases greatly after the school holidays. Constant reinforcement and support are necessary for these pupils; I’m not sure that some parents understand the detrimental effect that taking further time off school can have.

It’s clear that holidays during term time are an awful lot cheaper than during designated school holidays.

I can understand why these more reasonably-priced breaks appeal. Unfortunately, teachers and other school staff are also unable to take advantage of the lower prices.

Despite my strong feelings on the importance of education, this is one issue on which I am undecided and feel it probably depends on the individual circumstances.

While I do believe that children taking days and even weeks off school is disruptive, knowing in advance means that we can at least consider this when planning our future units of work to ensure children are able to revisit concepts missed whilst away. I have taught many children who have had poor levels of attendance, with holidays not to blame. Taking a Twitter: @icenimagazine

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WAKE UP WELL...

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Wake Up Well And Start Your Day Feeling Great

By Susan Leigh How we awaken in the morning can impact on the rest of the day. If we wake up feeling jaded, in need of more sleep or stressed and overwhelmed at the prospect of the coming day it may well be time to reflect on our habits and the way we manage our lives. Let's look at some ways to better support yourself and your quality of life. ď‚&#x; Commit to getting more sleep. 90% of adults say that they don't get enough sleep. They work longer and longer hours, sometimes right through until bedtime when they fall into bed, exhausted and hoping to drift off into a deep, refreshing night-long sleep. It's hardly surprising that their minds are racing or that they have restless sleep and disturbing dreams.

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Instead, try to treat sleep as an important part of your commitment to good health and plan to sleep well. Aim to switch off your technology and wind down for an hour before bed, try to go to bed a little earlier, ensure that your bedroom feels calm and tidy, maybe have a relaxing shower or bath before bed. Introduce some positive steps to take control of your life and notice how your quality of sleep improves.

Appreciate how much more positive you feel when you awaken in the morning. ď‚&#x; Plan for the coming day by using lists so that when you wake-up you feel prepared, clear-headed and ready for the day ahead.

Sometimes it's worth taking thirty minutes on a Sunday evening to plan an overview of

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the coming week so that you can focus and be more in control of your time. Granted, new, unexpected things have a habit of cropping up, but if you are clear about your major commitments it gives you more flexibility and the ability to manoeuvre whenever necessary.  Prepare the night before for a positive start to each day. Put your clothes out and make your packed lunch so that it's ready to go. Set your radio alarm to a pleasant station, one that's not too jarring as you wake up. Early morning light can be an issue for some people. It's possible to buy bedside lamps that gradually introduce you to the light as they slowly become brighter. Then get up to an energising shower using lively citrus fragrances so that you wake up well, with a spring in your step.  Some people like to start the day with exercise, but if you're not one of those people who relish a bike ride to the office or an early morning visit to the gym, it's still possible to enjoy a fifteen/twenty-minute stretch routine or a little early morning yoga. Many people enjoy gentle exercise as a positive way to start the day, allowing them to feel calmer, more relaxed and grounded before they leave their home. Spending a little time outside in the fresh air can be a valuable way to incorporate meditation or deep breathing as well as introducing a little 'me time' into a busy life.  Good food can provide a satisfying way to wake up well, but not everyone likes to take breakfast. Some people prefer to grab a coffee on the way to the office. A healthier, more beneficial way to begin the day is to get up a few minutes earlier and allow time to make yourself a nutritious juice, full of fresh fruit and vegetables. You can drink it as you get ready, knowing that you're giving your body a positive start. You're also incorporating several of your 'five a day' before you even leave your home.

During normal times though, ensure that you take breaks from your work-station, have a drink, a piece of fruit or a walk outside. Relish how much more productive and positive you are on your return to work.  If you are overloaded, with too much to do, it may well be time to trust your support network and allow them to help. Ask for input, learn to delegate or even occasionally say 'no'.

It may be that others have no idea how much pressure you're under or how overwhelmed you are. Maintaining regular communications with colleagues, friends and family allows you to establish a great support team where you all encourage, advise and care for each other.

How you wake up can spread ripples throughout your life. It influences how you interact with others and that in turn affects their mood and the quality of their day. So it's important to do your best to ensure that you've taken positive steps to manage your life. Then each day you can wake up well and start your day as you mean to go on, feeling as great as possible.

 Commit to regular breaks throughout the day. The thought of working relentlessly from morning till night is enough to exhaust anyone, and indeed there may be times when this is necessary.

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THE GADGET MAN

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Parrot Bebop 2 With Sky Controller Bring Your Own Nerves!!

Parrot have been making quadcopter drones for quite a while. I was able to test their AR Drone 2 a couple of years back so it was a good opportunity to see how far they've come since those nerve racking hours back in 2014.

The Bebop 2 has a decent specification, allowing for 1080 HD video recording on a 8gb of built in storage and the camera uses software optical image stabilisation. The stabilisation actually allows you to control the view of the camera by not actually moving the camera but processing the image to give the illusion of movement. This sounds great and it works really well, however by processing the HD video in 'fish eye' form to produce a standard 'flat' version means that the quality has to be down sampled, this in evident in the quality of the video which is PAGE

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good, but not great. I found the same problem with the Kodak Pixpro 360 camera which also had a 1080hd sensor but also required extreme over processing. In a perfect world, the camera sensor needs to be UHD or 4K which would allow the software processing to produce a full HD video, but for now it's acceptable.

The drone can be controlled by an iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet and Windows phone over wifi using a free app called Free Flight 3, I found it really easy to control, I did however use an iPhone 6s plus with its big screen, something that is necessary to control is properly.

There are lots of options in the software such as 'Flight Plan', which allows you to plan the exact location of the drone with the use of 'waypoints' with options to set height, air speed etc. This was fun to use, although I have to admit, I'm still playing.

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The Bebop 2 and Sky Controller both use the same type of 11.1v Lithium Ion battery, the drone will drain this to empty in about 25 minutes which I found about right even in windy weather flying a drone is still nerve racking!

The drone can be controlled by an iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet and Windows phone over wifi using a free app called Free Flight 3 I also tested its companion product; the Sky Controller. This is a 'proper' controller for the drone which connects via wifi to the drone and phone or tablet giving you a more traditional method of operation. It also contains a much more powerful wifi transmitter/receiver, which increases the operational range of the drone to 'up to' 2 kilometres.

Essentially you are trusting a reasonably small item to stay stationary in the air up to 500 ft above your head and with all the stabilisation built in, it does do this, but I still felt nervous about what might happen!

Good drones aren't cheap, but you do get what you pay for. The Bebop 2 with Sky Controller can be found for around ÂŁ599 and provides lots of entertainment in 25 minute bites.

I have to be honest when I say I didn't experience a marked increase in range and whilst testing it on open beach, the wifi signal did drop well within this range, however should this happen, the drone stops in the air, waits up to 60 seconds to re-establish communication. If this fails, it then ascends to a safe height and returns to it's launch point using its inbuilt GPS hardware.

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Good drones aren't cheap, but you do get what you pay for.

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MADDERMARKET THEATRE

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Return To The Forbidden Planet

By Bob Carlton

influence to his band, it is great to see so many songs that are well known, that feature in the show’.

Terry Molloy Newsreader Photo Credit: Mark Ivan Benfield

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The musical is by Bob Carlton and based very loosely on the 1956 film Forbidden Planet that was a sci-fi version of William Shakespeare's The Tempest. This musical is a must for anyone who loves the sounds of the 50’s & 60’s including ‘Teenager in love’ ‘Wipe out’ ‘It’s a Mans world’ ‘Young Girl’ and ‘Shake Rattle and Roll’ to name just a few of the great hits, mixed with a sci fi twist.

Antonella Beschorner With Wipe Out The Break Charity Duck Photo Credit: Mark Ivan Benfield

Sci-Fi musical announces Terry Molloy who plays Davros in Doctor Who, as the Newscaster for Return to the Forbidden Planet 22 - 30 July.

The musical has a history of newscasters connected with science fiction and Terry Molloy will be Norwich’s great claim to fame to add to the wall of stars along with Patrick Moore and Brian May. The show, being directed and designed by Peter Beck and the musical director Joe Ringer will be a star attraction in the space galaxy of the Maddermarket in July. Original artwork by local artist, Antonella Beschorner, and costumes designed and made by Amanda Greenway and scenery being produced by in house carpenter James Utting.

When asked about the show Joe Ringer said he was ‘Excited to be involved with director Peter Beck, and loves the music of the 50’s & 60’s which are a heavy

Book tickets for Return to the Forbidden Planet priced £10 - £12 (£8 for matinee performances) from the Box Office 01603 620917 Monday - Friday 10 - 5 & Saturday 10 - 1pm or from our website: www.maddermarket.co.uk

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ICENI - COMPETITION Issue 38 2016

COMPETITION Win The Chance To Pamper Yourself With A Spa Day At Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club To celebrate the launch of a new online booking system, Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club has teamed up with Iceni Magazine to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a truly memorable spa experience.

Relax by the tropical pool or get a work out in the fitness suite, before indulging in the calming environment of the hotel’s spa, where the lucky winner plus a guest will receive a 30 minute Decleor Discovery facial.

After unwinding, reconnect with each other over a light spa lunch overlooking the grounds – the perfect way to recharge.

To be in with a chance to win please answer this simple question: WHAT LAUNCH IS THIS COMPETITION CELEBRATING? Email your answer and contact details (including address) to: competitions@icenimagazine.co.uk by 14th July 2016.

Please state in the subject line ‘Spa Day’.

Prize T&Cs: Prize is for a spa day for two people including 1 x 25 minute treatment per person, light lunch and full use of the facilities. Prize should be booked with the Spa Booking line 01603 254222 and must be redeemed before 31st December 2016. Bookings are subject to availability. No cash alternatives. Travel is not included. Entry should be through publications own mechanics. Usual Iceni Magazine rules apply. Editors decision is final.

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SOCIAL MEDIA

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The Importance Of Your Twitter Profile When people consider following you, apart from being interested in what you're discussing and sharing on Twitter, most will check out your Twitter profile. Having an incomplete profile or a poorly crafted one can hinder your brand perception.

Even now I still see Twitter accounts with great photos and a relevant @username but a poorly thought out or non-existent bio! So let's look at how you can improve your Twitter profile.

Your Bio This part of your Twitter profile deserves the most attention, and surprisingly this is the section that a lot of people ignore! Remember if someone taps your @username or you are mentioned in a tweet this is what they'll see first or if they're searching for a local service you'll want your profile to appear - so crafting a precise, informative and, most importantly, search friendly bio is critical.

Your Twitter profile allows for up to 160 character so don't just have a few words or a url. Accurately describe what you offer, where and who the services are relevant to and your location - this is your chance to sell yourself to prospective followers/clients.

If one person in your company manages your Twitter profile consider adding their Twitter @username to the bio so it makes the account more personable.

Don't forget that Twitter accounts are searchable so you include keywords that people might be using to search for your services that’ll make your account more visible. Try to include relevant #hashtags, @ usernames and links - all of which are clickable.

Don't just add #hashtags to the end of your bio though, incorporate these into your actual bio in a legible way if you can.

If you're not sure what #hashtags to include in your bio do a Twitter search to see what other companies in your target market are using. Remember if your #hashtag is more than one word don't separate the words with a space as this breaks the #hashtag - if you want to make it easier to read just capitalise the first letter of each word.

Other areas to consider in your profile are: Website & Geographical Location links Twitter allows you to include a link to your website and geographical location - so make sure you use it. This allows the visitor to quickly find out more info about you and your services. Make sure you're able to track click-throughs from this using a third party app like Bit.ly as it'll give you an insight into the popularity of your site or services on social media.

Profile & Background images Ensure your Twitter profile image clearly displays you or your company logo/product - nothing cheesy here, be professional! Your background image is also a great sales opportunity so make the most of it.

Your Username If you're a business this should be your business name.

Try to avoid abbreviations and remember to keep your username consistent across other social networks as well.Your @username has a character limit so if you’re adding details to your brand name, for instance your location, make sure you can do so in 15 characters.

Your real name can be 20 characters long.

That’s a quick summary, focusing on your Twitter bio, on how to make the most of your Twitter profile.

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NELSON AND NORFOLK

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Nelson And Norfolk “I am a Norfolk man and I glory in being so!”

The words of Lord Horatio Nelson, so memorably uttered at the Wrestlers Arms pub in Great Yarmouth upon his arrival home after victory at the Battle Of Copenhagen in 1801. That particular naval engagement, one which saw a British fleet under the command of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker defeat its Danish equivalent off the coast of Copenhagen was the one that legend says saw Nelson refuse his Admirals orders by holding his telescope to his blind eye, claiming, as he did, that he did not see Parker’s signal and could not, therefore, carry out his orders as requested.

Despite the far more well known and documented Battle Of Trafalgar, the one that saw Nelson lose his life in the line of duty, Copenhagen is still regarded as the most impressive and hard fought of all his victories. This is not least because the Danes, whose covetous eyes and murderous intent had first been set upon the English coast as far back as the middle of the eleventh century, had fought with all the valour and honour that Nelson would have expected.

Little wonder, then, that he returned home, to England and Norfolk in such a joyful state of mind.

A famous Naval victory won against a powerful adversary. And in their own coastal waters. All masterminded by a man who had learnt to sail in the shallow tidal creeks off the North Norfolk coast and who was, for all of his life, affected by terrible seasickness.

Horatio, or Horace, as he preferred to be known, Nelson was born on September 29th 1758 at Burnham Thorpe Rectory; one of eight children and the middle of five sons, being preceded by Maurice and William and succeeded by Edmund and Suckling. He was named after his godfather, Horatio Walpole, the first Earl of Orford who had held the seat as elected MP for Kings Lynn until 1757 when he inherited the barony of Walpole from his Father. So no immediate link at birth with the Royal Navy for young Horace with that honour going to younger sibling Suckling, named after a Captain Maurice Suckling who had married one of Nelson’s sisters. He had, at just thirteen, left the family home in Beccles in order to travel to Sheerness where, in November 1739, he enlisted as an ordinary seaman aboard the formidable but tiring 54-gun warship

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Newcastle, a vessel that had seen a lot of action in the West Indies at the beginning of that century.

It may well have been the case that Suckling, named after his godfather, was the son of whom great things were expected as far as a Naval career was concerned, rather than his older brother. Horace had been a sickly baby ever since his birth; indeed, his baptism had been arranged for very swiftly after his birth as there were very real fears over his health at that time. Poor health remained a dominant feature of his childhood, one in which his lone contact with the sea and sailing was navigating the calm, protected and safe waters that criss-crossed the salt marshes all along the North Norfolk coast with those at Brancaster cited as one place where he would have done so. That Brancaster connection is further strengthened with the story that the villages Ship Inn, characterised by the model of a three masted ship attached to its west facing wall, is haunted by the ghost of his Nanny, suggesting that both she and her sickly charge may have spent some time here in Nelson’s early years.

Perhaps his ill health contributed to the young Horace finding himself more and more drawn to the outdoor life, fresh air and big skies? One of his favourite activities was to ride his pony over the low hills that surrounded his home and on to Burnham Overy Staithe where he would watch the coasters sailing up and down the creeks of which he was so familiar. Then there was the larger and then very important port at Wells-next-Sea where he would watch Dutch herring boats landing boxes of the popular Delft pottery ware, something which remains a common site amongst the shelves and mantelpieces of homes along this part of the coast.

Perhaps without realising it, the young and frail Horace was being drawn to a life aboard ship and at sea, one that was thought so farfetched and incomprehensible when it became a reality, his seafaring Uncle, the Maurice Suckling whose name had been bestowed upon Horace’s youngest brother, famously declared, “What has poor Horace done, who is so weak, that he, above all the rest, should be sent to rough it out at sea?”.

Maurice and William may both have been regarded as far stronger candidates for a life at sea but it was not for them. Maurice had settled into comfortable work at the Excise Office whilst William was due to follow in his Father’s working footsteps by entering

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Cambridge University before being ordained and taking up a rural rectory of his own. Thus, despite his doubts but full of admiration for Horace’s courage, Maurice Suckling took it upon himself to take on the responsibility of his early training for a life at sea, entering his name onto the books of his ship, the newly commissioned Raisonnable on New Year’s Day 1771 and, by doing so, agreeing to take him on as a member of his crew.

Interestingly, Suckling chose to enter his nephews name on his muster book as a Midshipman rather than the more usual Captain’s Servant or Able Seaman. He clearly had designs on Horace, or, as he now became known, Horatio (a name considered to be more ‘classy’ and in keeping with someone who was bound to be a future Naval Officer) joining the service as a young officer, his thinking perhaps swayed by the fact that, as a weak and sickly young man, he might just have stood a little more chance of succeeding in that role rather than that of an able seaman where weaknesses were not tolerated and his poor health would have got him no sympathy or support whatsoever amongst his battle hardened sea mates on the lower decks.

As an Officer to be, young Horatio would at least have had some grasp of the concept of honour, a personal code by which all Officers, then and now, adhere to as much as possible. He had attended the Paston School in North Walsham from 1768 onwards and had, at one point, as schoolboys do, been involved in a spot of scrumping, in this case, stealing pears from the Headmasters orchard.

Horace, the honourable Horatio to be, did indeed take some pears late one night, but, wracked with guilt, refused to eat any of the purloined fruit, passing it onto other boys who, in turn, refused to reveal the name of the thief, keeping, as they did, their, as well as Horace’s honour intact.

An early lesson for a man who put duty above all, one who never forgot or refused an invitation to acknowledge Norfolk as his home and where he first became aware of, and learnt about the way of life and code of conduct he would embrace as his own throughout his illustrious career.

Our pride in being ‘Nelson’s County’ is, and will always be, thoroughly justified.

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ICENI TRAVEL

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A Sea Of Colour No one flying into Amsterdam’s Schipol airport during the month of May can fail to be awed by the patchwork quilt lying beneath them.

Miles and miles of multi-coloured tulips grown in regimented swathes as only the Dutch can do.

Keukenhof, described by some as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world’s largest flower gardens. It’s thirty two hectares displays more than 7 million blooms including daffodils, hyacinths, orchids plus species I’ve never heard of. There are even more than 800 varieties of Holland’s most distinctive flower, the tulip.

Keukenhof opens from mid-March through to mid-May annually – although mid-April onwards is best for the very best effect - and is a must-do attraction if visiting Holland during these months.

That kaleidoscope of colour is something you just won't see anywhere else in the world, except perhaps in an Indian spice market! But here in Holland you get to mix those colours with windmills, clogs, bicycles and cheese! Can it get any better than that?

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is on display, it is a sea of colour. It is truly gorgeous, so gorgeous that even if you're not the world's best photographer you'll still not come away with a bad photo.

Every colour imaginable is on display, it is a sea of colour.

The site is huge and you will need at least a day to explore it. Don’t worry about getting lost.

There is one huge landmark to guide you on your way. Yes, it’s a windmill; after all, this is The Netherlands. Once your feet start to ache from all the walking, it’s from here that you can pick up a whisper boat tour and enjoy the peace and quiet whilst travelling through the beautiful landscape which provides so many more photo opportunities.

If you wish to stay close to Keukenhof itself then base yourself in Lisse. Book your accommodation early - rooms in Lisse sell out fast. Otherwise base yourself in Amsterdam and combine a city break with a day trip or two.

You’ll get to experience this buzzing city which attracts visitors, young and old, from all over the world. It’s a very easy trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof. Jump on the 197 bus to Schipol airport and then change onto the Keukenhof Express bus line which departs from the Schipol Plaza outside arrivals hall number four. One tip: Buy the Combi-ticket to include your bus and entrance fee.

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Every colour imaginable is on display

It’s not all about tulips though. The WillemAlexander Pavilion hosts a fantastic selection of lilies in the last 12 days of the season. The Beatrix Pavilion gives you the chance to enjoy a mass of orchids and anthuriums and there are daily spectacular flower arranging demonstrations in the Oranje Nassau Pavilion.

If you happen to be in the Netherlands on 23rd April, the Flower Parade is a must-see. Awash with an incredible spectrum of colours, a number of flower-covered floats make their way from Noordwijk to Haarlem past the Keukenhof Gardens. All accompanied by a live band.

Although you are unable to cycle within Keukenhof itself, there are four different routes outside the park covering distances from 5km to 25km. There is also the more challenging ‘Bulb Route’ of 35km. Your visit to Holland would not be complete without a bike ride!

If you are someone that might wonder why you should spend your holiday time looking at a field of flowers, please do think again. Or if you happen to be in Amsterdam during the Spring, take a day trip to just go and experience it. I know you'll thank me afterwards.

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Sarah Laverty, owner of Compass Connections has travelled the world all in the name of passion and being able to pass on her knowledge to others.

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REYNARD OR BROCK

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Reynard Or Brock The UK's only canine still divides opinion amongst folk as to whether it is a top predator or pest.

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Our red fox (vuples vuples) is a member of the dog family which includes wolves and coyotes.

In Britain, it is found in a variety of habitats, from cities to farmland, woodland and moorland, as well as suburban areas. Mainly nocturnal, but ventures out in daylight, if not hiding up in railway lines, derelict land, parks or cemeteries. In gardens, conflict may rise as not all people like this adaptable carrion eating, mice killing and rabbit culling canidae.

It will take insects, fruit and earthworms. The rural living fox is not always highly regarded and are still hunted by packs of hounds, with riders on horseback for their sport of foxhunting.

It is claimed that foxes predate on sheep and lambs and raids chicken sheds, so warrants being hunted.

The law stopped this activity over a decade ago, but hounds are still taken out. Populations are governed by food availability and establishing and defending territories.

Foxes mate in Mid-January to early February and their screaming is often heard. An average litter of 5 cubs is born in late March to early April. The iconic two-tone woodland mustelid is rarely seen, as it is strictly nocturnal, but it's instantly recognisable.

Meles meles or Brock, to give it an ole English name, lies up during the day in large tunnel networks, which are protected. Mating occurs between February to October, but females can delay implantation of the egg. A litter of two or three cubs are usually born.

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Usually, about 15 family members live together with several boars and sows, in ancient setts. A digging creature that favours earthworms, grubs and roots, it will dig up wasp's nest as fond of the larva.

The protected badger ambles along with a gait and has strong family bonds, but it is thought that it transmits TB (Tuberculosis) to cattle so culls are carried out in selected areas.

This is mainly in the south-west, as there are large populations. They reduce activity in winter, from mid-December to mid-February, although they do not hibernate and survive on their fat layer. Much has been done to allow badgers to move about and prosper, including tunnels under roadways and badger group conducting surveys.

Two different animals from different family groups are present in our land and are liked or disliked for various factors, although neither has deserved any reputation given to them.

We should appreciate both for the wild things that they are that take no notice of us, unless we feed them or impact their environment.

Enjoy both and help if you want to and can. The question is not red or black (& white). The question is, why chose?

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Mobile Zoos - Education Or Exploitation?

In recent years there has been an increase in the way people can get up close to different animal species.

The zoo that comes to you. For a fee, various animals, from rabbits & guinea pigs, lizards & snakes, owls & hawks, foxes & other exotics can be paraded in the comfort of your home, school, nursing home or village fete.

One Norfolk based 'rescue' has a crocodile and a female lynx. There is currently no licence or guidelines overseeing this practice, although a lot of the more unusual creatures may need a specific licence to be kept.

Is it acceptable to transport critters around different places, have them being petted and housed in travel boxes for long periods?

Is the insurance cover high enough for any unforeseen accidents when dealing with unknown, untrained and unusual exotic wild animals? Great strives in animal welfare and husbandry is being made, but we are taking a step back with the harking of the Victoria era, where anything was collected and displayed in cramp cages? Is a mobile, mini zoo the best gift for a child's birthday or fulfilling enough at a care home or does the financial gain blur this consideration? All mobile zoos or encounters are arranged by telephoning them, similar to ordering a take away and they will arrive and show you their 'pets'.

Does the benefit for the customer override the basic needs of the animal?

A few checks should be made first, do they have experience with each animal? Have they the correct DBS for the group they are presenting to? have they a qualification in animal care? Does each animal have a separate veterinary certificate of good health and are they rabies free?

Are the animals from a disease/ sickness free environment? Also, ask that no ill, moulting or pregnant animals are displayed or new mothers are even brought along.

Do the children develop a desire to help wildlife as they grow up or it is just a small distraction to their day, with barely a thought after the mobile zoo has gone?

Will anyone's child grow up devoting their lives to the fauna of the world or defending a Kevin holding a Royal Python at a mobile/petting zoo species? The animal handler may If you really want to see wild animals, encounter not have had much experience take a walk in the countryside and with different groups they visit, but should have see all the amazing wildlife in your country first. insurance and a DBS (police check) for all ages, Consider, if you want animals that are handled, including vulnerable adults & children. transported, looked at and captive for long periods. Would you really do this to another The chance of transferable diseases is high as living being? A zoo is zoo, regardless of a new most people would not fully wash their hands fancy title or rebrand. after such an experience and many creatures could pick up human germs, this is zoonosis. Mobile zoos are smaller and more accessible, When these wild 'stars' have completed their but it does not make them right. Mobile zoo or stint as mobile circus acts they will eventually mobile prison? You decide for yourself. pass on, they will be replaced and this continues Article By Kevin J Murphy FRSPH the trade in wildlife and promotes it's darker twin; the illegal wildlife trade.

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PRIORY PARK FESTIVAL

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PRIORY PARK FESTIVAL AN ECLECTIC WEEKEND OF MUSIC FOOD and the ARTS AT CHICHESTER- 8/9/10 July

Chichester and Festival, two words that naturally go together. But now for the very first time, another string to that town’s illustrious bow. A proper threeday music Festival…. The Original Priory Park Festival.

The Priory Park Festival takes place on 8th, 9th and 10th July and promises to be a standout gem in an elsewhere crowded festival calendar. It will also fill a long overdue gap in Chichester’s own festival month.

Priory Park is a different sort of festival.

It blends the best elements of a village fete with a food fair, literary weekend and a great and diverse range of music. Many of the musicians come from Sussex with artists from Chichester and Brighton in particular topping the bill. A lovely local feel with a widespread appeal. An eclectic weekend of Music, Food and the Arts.

Among those performing over the weekend are Sophie Ellis Bextor, The Feeling, Seth Lakeman, Zoe Rahman, Courtney Pine, The Manfreds with Paul Jones, Martin Simpson, The Monochrome Set, Ryan Burnett, the Hounds Of Love featuring Lisa Abbott and over 20 other bands and artists.

Tickets for Priory Park Festival are on sale now from the festival website. Early Bird tickets are

expected to go early! Various prices apply and are available on line at www.chichesterlive.co.uk or in person from the Festival Box Office Cloisters Shop, Cathedral Cloisters, Chichester, PO18 1PX (open Monday - Saturday 10am – 5pm). 01243 813595.

Iceni Magazine has a pair of tickets to give away for Priory Park festival on 8th, 9th, 10th July 2016.

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ICENI - MUSIC

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Jess And The Bandits Review

By Ciara Jack

When a group of people turn up to a gig wearing cowboy hats, it’s naturally assumed the entertainment for the evening will involve at least one banjo. However Jess and the Bandits managed to balance the earthy sound of country music, minus banjos, with pop rock in a style that was upbeat and balanced.

The only thing I would say about men turning up to gigs in Norfolk wearing cowboy hats is that for the sake of their own dignity they should at least be Texan. Pairing cowboy attire with the Norfolk twang of ‘ah y’alright gaaaal?’ doesn’t really make me think of ranches or cacti. However, the fans loitering in small groups seemed to have a devotion not only to seeing Jess and the Bandits, but country music in general.

Many lingered to talk to the band’s two support acts - Luke & Mel and Sam Coe and the Long Shadows - and listened eagerly. For some, country acoustic guitar music is passionate and relaxing, but for me personally, it puts me in a coma. Even as the daughter of an American, I have never really been able to completely get on board. For those at the Waterfront Studio, however, the different styles of country music turned the night into a miniature festival for country lovers.

Jess and the Bandits have, rather unsurprisingly been taken under the wing of BBC Radio 2. The traditional country sound and vibrant pop rock make them easy to listen to, and quirky in a way that wouldn’t quite make it to Radio 1 Xtra.

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The combination of blues guitars, lively rock sound backed by the country-style whine of a Dobro in the background makes them intriguing to listen to.

Carrying their eclectic sound of their band is Jessica Clemmons’ vocals, which are captivatingly soulful and powerful. Her personality on stage is undeniably engaging, taking breaks in between songs to talk to the audience in a way that, to me at least, is very familiar to country and folk gigs. There’s often a homely conversation aspect to country gigs which makes for an incredibly relaxed atmosphere. It depends on the band of course, but I’m reminded of Alison Krauss and Union Station’s talkative patter with their dedicated audiences. With American country crowds in particular you’ll tend to get a more lively response. At Alison Krauss’ gig she got a heated ‘I LOVE YOU MORE’ and similarly at Jess and the Bandits there was a good old fashioned American ‘WOO. YEAH.’ Even for someone who finds country music about as appealing as ranch dressing itself (get it away from me.) Jess and the Bandits still managed to win me over. Jessica Clemmons brings the gig together, both through her passionate voice and through constantly engaging the audience in playful conversation, which particularly shines in an intimate venue. The band have clearly taken on a few more influences than just pop rock and country, which is a pleasant surprise, especially live.

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ICENI - COMPETITION

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ON TRACK FOR SUMMER ROYAL WINDSOR RACECOURSE - July 23 and 24, 2016 SATURDAY - CELEBRATE THE SUMMER OF '66 DONOVAN * THE MANFREDS * GINGER BAKER * CHRIS FARLOWE * PP ARNOLD * THE MOVE * CLIFF BENNETT * GENO WASHINGTON * DAVY O’LIST * BETH ROWLEY * NORMAN BEAKER * MOLLIE MARRIOTT The cast of the Small Faces' All Or Nothing

SUNDAY- CELEBRATE THE SUMMER OF 2016 SQUEEZE * THE FEELING * QUANTIC * FLOOK* HEATH * and a SPECIAL US STAR Royal Windsor Race Course, Maidenhead Rd, Windsor, SL4 5EZ. Both days start at 12 noon and events finish at 10.30pm.

On this week in July 1966 England were winning the World Cup. But history was also being made in Windsor where the first ever rock festival in Britain was being held. Some call it the first ever rock music festival in the world.

The Wind, Colours, Jennifer Juniper, Atlantis and many more – leading a cast of sixties originals, the people who made it all happen.

Some of the biggest hit makers of the era join forces to celebrate that special summer.

Now, five decades later, homage is being paid to that festival. A special anniversary concert - On Track For Summer - is being held at the same venue, the Royal Windsor Racecourse, over the weekend of July 23 and July 24.

The Manfreds with Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo had 13 Top 10 hits, three UK No 1s and two US No 1s. Their hits were a soundtrack to the time – 5-4-3-2-1, Doo Wah Diddy Diddy, If You’ve Got To Go Go Now, Sha La La, Oh No Not My Baby, Come Tomorrow, My Name Is Jack, Pretty Flamingo…

Donovan, the folk/rock troubadour who personified the sixties, comes to the Royal Windsor Racecourse this summer to celebrate the most memorable concert ever held there and some would argue the most important turning point in British live music.

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Then there’s Chris Farlowe, who had the No 1 single at the time with Out Of Time, PP Arnold with The First Cut Is The Deepest and Angel Of The Morning, Cliff Bennett with Got To Get You Into My Life, Davy O’List of The Nice with a tribute to his late band mate Keith Emerson, the unstoppable Geno Washington and The Move featuring original members Trevor Burton and Bev Bevan.

It was The Move’s single Flowers In The Rain that launched Radio 1 and they had a string of hits including I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Blackberry Way, Night Of Fear, and Fire Brigade.

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Mollie Marriott, the daughter of Small Faces' front man Steve who appeared at Windsor ‘66, is there to honour her late father while one of today's best blues singers, Beth Rowley, will play a special Christine Perfect/Fleetwood Mac influenced set to mark the day.

The cast of All Or Nothing also put in an appearance while host for the day is BBC Radio 2's Alex Lester.

But why the sixties…and why now? In 1966 there was the World Cup, London was swinging, teenagers were finding their own identity and pop culture was booming. It was a time when flower power ruled and people bought singles.

Fashion, women's rights, gay rights and the peace movement were all given a chance while the Beatles changed the world. Culture itself was changing, London was the capital of that movement and this seemed to be epitomised with this first proper rock festival.

The sixth National Jazz and Blues Festival at Windsor marked a big change. To say it was an important event would be an understatement.

It was the precursor of the Isle of Wight, Glastonbury, Monterey and Woodstock.

The line up in that critical year moved from being blues and jazz to bands like The Who, the Small Faces and the Yardbirds featuring Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. Not to mention the first unveiling of a trio with as yet no name comprising Eric, Ginger and Jack. They became world-beaters as Cream and there will be a special presentation to the one and only Ginger Baker and his family to mark this unique anniversary. As a festival it was a major innovation.

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New York hip fusion band Quantic, Will Holland's ultra cool combo, it’s a day to welcome in summertime. A special US Guest star has yet to be announced (for contractual reasons) but this multi platinum-selling star will be at Windsor performing his only UK festival date this year.

However, there is more to the weekend than just nostalgia, good vibes and terrific music. Funds are also being raised in support of Macmillan Cancer Support to help ensure no one faces cancer alone. Macmillan recently hit the No 1 spot in the charts with Rick Wakeman's version of Life on Mars. On July 23 there will be a celebrity studded tribute to Bowie topped with a presentation to the charity by 1966 World Cup winner George Cohen.

The Royal Windsor Racecourse is the perfect venue for the two-day festival, over and above the historical reasons. Catering for up to 7,500 people per day, it has dedicated car parking, a choice of transport to the venue (even chartered boat hire on the Thames from Windsor Town Centre) and all the hospitality that the Royal Racecourse offers.

Tickets for the weekend are available from: www.ontrackforsummer.co.uk

This summer concert goers are being encouraged to dress in the style of the times and be dedicated followers of a time of freedom and abandon...to make it a real 50th birthday party!

While Saturday July 23 is dedicated to the original artists who made it all happen, Sunday July 24 sees a more contemporary concert.

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FROM ROOT TO FRUIT

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From Root To Fruit The Joys Of Grow Your Own!

By Rachel Morgan, Marketing Co-ordinator at Bakker.com Whether you have acres and acres of countryside, or a high-rise balcony, we all have space to grow our own strawberries!

As the nation’s favourite fruit to grow, you really are missing a trick if you haven’t given them a go!

I inherited mature strawberry plants in my little village garden, and they are now hardy enough to withstand the snow and take no maintenance at all. I have decided this year that I will cover the plants with fruit nets, as I shared my berries with cheeky sparrows last summer, who really got the lion’s share!

So what do you need for a successful crop?

Firstly, I would suggest a well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of potting soil either in the hole you have dug or in the pot you have chosen.

Your strawberry patch does need to be kept weedfree, so that your plants get the soil’s goodness, instead of the weeds around them.

Plan to replace your strawberry plants roughly every five years.

Cover the plants with straw mulch after the ground freezes in coldwinter climates, and remove the mulch as the PAGE weather warms in spring.

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Types of strawberries and growing methods You can generally choose from three kinds of strawberries, depending on when you would like to pick your fruit. All three varieties can be bought on our website - and now is the time to be buying them.

- June-bearing varieties produce one large crop of berries in late spring to early summer - Everbearing varieties produce two smaller crops - one in early summer and another in early autumn - Day-neutral berries, the newest type of plant, can produce fruit continuously throughout the growing season How do I plant strawberries?

Plant dormant, bare-root strawberry plants 1824 inches apart in 3 to 6-inch high, 3 to 4-foot wide raised beds.

Set the plants so that soil covers the roots but the crown remains above the soil, and keep the soil moist but not saturated.

I have always found that pinching all of the flowers off the plants until June really encourages strong root and top growth.

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Keep Charged The Kavson Besiter Eclipse is the must have charger this year. It has one of the most powerful batteries available, which means you’ll never lose your charge when away.

It can charge iPhone 6S up to 5 times and a Samsung Galaxy S7 up to 3 times over. The power bank has a maximum 2.1A output which means that devices such as tablets will charge incredibly fast.

You can even charge the Eclipse and your phone at the same time.

It’s stylish and is ideal to pop into your pocket or bag and carry on the move. Ideal for holidays and camping it's a great charger and torch.

The Eclipse Series power bank comes in 2 stunning colours, black & gun metal and white & silver. It has a powerful bright light that will ensure you get back to your tent or hotel room at night .The Eclipse even has sensors which displays the charge time when you pick it up, meaning you’ll always know how long you have before needing to recharge it.

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COULD YOU BE REDWINGS’ “YOUNG FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR”?

Redwings Horse Sanctuary launches brand-new competition to find the Young Redwings Fundraiser of the Year.

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This accolade is available to anyone under the age of 16 who has raised money for Redwings in 2016; whether fundraising through a sponsored walk or ride, cake sale, or something weird and wonderful like a horsey dress-up day - the charity wants to hear from you.

There will be two awards, one for Most Money Raised and one for Most Original Idea. The winners will feature in the Spring 2017 issue of the charity’s magazine for young supporters - Young Redwings - and will receive a special certificate plus a year’s sponsorship of the Redwings Adoption Star horse or donkey of their choice.

Redwings’ Head of Fundraising Gemma Walpole said: “Our young supporters are an inspiring bunch who always have loads of brilliant ideas to raise money for our rescued horses and ponies. These awards are our way of shouting about the great fundraising our young supporters do, and saying a big thank you for all their help and support!”

Redwings is home to 1,500 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and Scarlett and young mules at its sites across the UK, with 500 more living out on supporter loan in Guardian homes through the charity’s rehoming scheme.

The charity receives no Government funding and is 100% reliant on donations from the public to continue its work of rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming horses.

If you would like to enter the Young Redwings Fundraiser of the Year competition, download a fundraising pack and entry form from www.redwings.org.uk/young-fundraiser.

Entries must be received by Friday 16th December 2016.

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ICENI - HOROSCOPES Issue 38 2016

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Horoscopes For June Aries 21 March - 20 April Your ruler Mars is now

Libra 24 September - 23 October It's going to be

rewinding through Scorpio once more. Ring an astral bell?

Well, this occurred from the turn of the year to early March and can stir your desires, quite literally, as well as see you going over old ground around property or financial issues.

However, by the month's end, something brighter can emerge and you may even spruce up your abode or move.

important this month to know when to say no. You can be one of the most accommodating of all the Zodiac signs, and a spiritual journey increases in its intensity, which can push you to do even more for others. Whilst this can be a very good thing, it will be less edifying if you feel inclined to please anyone laying a huge slice of gilt on you.

Taurus 21 April - 21 May Mercury continues with you

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November Mars continues to

until mid-month, but it is now helping you to steer your moves with greater clarity. Finances and creativity are both looking brighter and some kind of windfall can occur.

Though in love, different values can be a stumbling block early in the month. In general, relationships of all kinds will require added patience this month, Taurus.

rewind through your sign, but the great news is that this will come to an end on the 28th. Okay, this is late in June, and it's possible that you may experience a sense of frustration that certain plans are not really shaping up as you hope. But if you step back, the big picture can be absolutely marvelous - and one network or friendship truly key.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June Your personality can sparkle

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December Career and

like a highly polished diamond this month Gemini. Sound a bit rich? Well, maybe, but the Sun combines with Venus in your sign through to the 17th, and this can act like a magnet for good things. A relationship can get deeper in week one but you will need to have realistic expectations around where you live and who with.

financial prospects are boosted hugely by a month long connection between your ruling planet, and the planet of transformation. Of course, the more effort and perspiration you invest the more rewards you can achieve. But balancing any ambitions and goals against home, family and emotional needs may prove to be a much more complex task.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July Your sector of travel and

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January Mercury

exploration is strongly influenced by Neptune this month, and if you are lucky enough to be going on a holiday, it could prove to be an especially positive experience. But don't be surprised if there are also times when you find yourself craving for peace and quiet. It may not be until the 21st when you find yourself that much more outgoing.

continues to give you a fantastic imagination as it begins the month, still in your Earth sign of Taurus. This can help you to prepare detailed plans, but with your ruler checking both the Sun and Venus, not everyone may seem particularly co-operative. However, once Venus moves on the 18th, more harmonious possibilities can emerge for you, Capricorn.

Leo 24 July - 23 August The most sociable side of

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February With the Sun and

your situation is going to be boosted hugely this month, but you may find yourself with a key decision to make in week one, when there could be competing demands or people seeking your attention. This is also a month when you need to show care around your finances. Any projects you undertake need to be properly costed and executed.

Venus forging a glorious conjunction through to the 17th, you have the chance to really wow people with the power of your personality. This could be a genuinely fortuitous time for your love life and if you're hoping to enjoy a more sociable time this can revive too. However, you may find yourself rethinking some issues around career and money.

Virgo 24 August - 23 September Neptune continues

Pisces 20 February - 20 March You can find yourself

in your sector of relating, and goes into retrograde on the 13th. This is particularly important for you, because Jupiter continuing in your sign is in opposition for the whole of the month and Saturn, the planet of structure, is in a square for all of June. These can be draining influences so choose your associates with care. But one creative plan can burgeon.

particularly sensitive this month about how people view you and how you interact with them. Professional obligations could feel particularly weighty. However, there is also a fantastic opportunity to forge one key alliance, which can have a tremendous impact on your future. As the month unfolds, so you will feel more and more outgoing.

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