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Love Is In The A ir!

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Our resident Columnist is as humorous as always, keeping us up to date with what her months has been like, this month she regales us with why she takes pub quizzes so seriously, it’s a funny one be warned!

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Early Help From The Benjamin Foundation For Children, Young People And Families The Benjamin Foundation is a charity which has been delivering services to children, young people and their families for over 22 years.

Staff 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 role-play and will follow the interests of the child. They will work with children to enhance their emotional literacy and help them develop the tools they need to manage their feelings and emotions.

They provide a diverse range of services such as supported accommodation for homeless young people, early years provision, support groups for Young Carers and through social enterprise our ‘Restore’ shops selling second hand furniture and electrical items. Through our Early Help Services we also work in partnership with schools, colleges and other settings delivering a range of service to support children, young people and families.

‘Time for You’ is a service which has worked in partnership with over 130 primary and secondary schools and is currently delivering a high quality service to over 400 children and young people on a weekly basis. Schools are able to contract the service to support emotional wellbeing through weekly one to one sessions. Reasons for referral are usually very varied including general self esteem issues, friendship issues, bereavement, and family relationship breakdown.

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Sometimes funding is available to help schools buy in the Time for You service. Excitingly the service has recently received funding from Breckland Youth Advisory Board. The young commissioners who allocate funding had identified the need to reduce stigma and increase knowledge about mental health issues. The Benjamin Foundation are working alongside YMCA Norfolk who will provide Mental Health First Aid Training to school staff in Breckland.

“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

For young people aged 16-18 The Benjamin Foundation is keen to improve the availability of counselling support in sixth form colleges. There is currently an increased need for more volunteer counsellors in order to meet demand.

The Benjamin Foundation recognises that parents need access to support, advice and guidance about a wide range of issues and their team of Parent Support Advisers are able to help. The Benjamin Foundation is also proud to be working in partnership with Norfolk and Suffolk (NHS) Foundation Trust and Norfolk County Council to be delivering Compass Outreach Service. A multidisciplinary team comprising an art therapist,

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a family therapist, psychologists and Family Development Workers work together to offer a mix of practical and therapeutic support to families facing the most complex situations.

When asked about the impact of receiving support from a Benjamin Foundation Parent Support Adviser one parent said it was “really helpful to have someone to support me that was separate to the school” and that “she offered really ‘human’ support; instead of picking holes in my parenting she would explain things she had done that didn’t work and things that had, this made it easy to understand and I found every week was really helpful”.

The Benjamin Foundation also runs its own school in Great Yarmouth. Copperfield School is an independent Special Educational Needs school for up to 12 students aged between 11 and 16 where the focus is on improving behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.

Perhaps you might be interested in a volunteer role such as School Governor or Volunteer Counsellor? The Benjamin Foundation provides great support to volunteers including access to a range of training and development opportunities.

For more information about these opportunities or any of the services provided by The Benjamin Foundation visit the website: www.benjaminfoundation.co.uk Twitter: @icenimagazine

All staff at the Benjamin Foundation use the Nurtured Heart Approach® to help children and young people recognise their personal attributes, their own unique greatness, and to create opportunities for success. In our work with parents this Approach helps us focus on strengthening relationships.

Visit our website: http://www.benjaminfoundation.co.uk

Time for You is part of The Benjamin Foundation Registered Office: The Benjamin Foundation, 23-27 St Andrews Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 4TP Tel: 01603 615670 Company No. 3825425 Registered Charity No. 1124936.

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The Benjamin Foundation Christmas Gift Appeal Update Our 2016 Christmas Gift Appeal was a huge success thanks to the many wonderful gifts donated by our generous supporters.

We were a little overwhelmed at the number of people who chose to donate a gift (or in some cases several gifts) to the young people and families we support and we received so many fantastic items.

Needless to say, all of the recipients of the Christmas gifts were absolutely delighted with them. Our heartfelt thanks go out to everybody who supported our appeal. In total, we gave 207 Christmas gifts to young people across Norfolk and Suffolk.

In total we delivered 26 large group gifts to our Young Carer groups in 13 locations in time for their last meetings before Christmas. They were all very excited to see the huge gifts arriving for them to open together and were thrilled with all of the wonderful items inside for them to use at future sessions.

Each of the young people living in our Supported Accommodation, a Heart and Home Host and the pupils at Copperfield School were given an individual gift bag or box filled with the lovely items bought by our supporters.

The recipients of these gifts were all absolutely thrilled. These are just some of the comments we have received so far: "This is the first Christmas present I've had in seven years!" Sasha, age 17

"The presents were brilliant and it's really lovely to know that people are thinking of you, even though they don't know you." Matty, age 19.

"Thank you Father Christmas, my first Christmas in the UK and I have gifts! You are all very kind people." Reband, age 17

"Wow! There are some lovely things in here, I wasn't expecting to get anything, thank you so much!" Elle, age 17 "The best present I got!" Female resident, age 17 Twitter: @icenimagazine

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GUNG-HO!

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Thousands Across Norfolk Set To Take On The World’s Biggest Inflatable Obstacle Course

Up to 5,000 thrill-seekers will hit speeds of 40MPH on Europe’s tallest inflatable slide when the world’s biggest inflatable obstacle course comes to Norfolk for the first time in 2017.

we’ll find out just how Gung-Ho! Norfolk - and in particular Norwich - is!”

The five-storey-high, 200ft-long ‘Thriller’ will be one of ten obstacles to conquer at Gung-Ho! Seriously Fun 5k at Earlham park, Norwich, on Saturday 16 September.

“The sooner you buy your tickets the cheaper they are, so get signed up as soon as possible.

Come on, East Anglia, show us just how GungHo! you can go!”

The huge obstacles will be filled with enough air to pump up more than 100 MILLION footballs, making it the biggest course of its kind anywhere on the planet.

Alex came up with the idea of an inflatable obstacle course for all the family in 2014 while sat in front of the TV watching Ninja Warrior with his three children.

More than 80,000 people took on Gung-Ho!’s 13 events across the UK in 2016, and now the brains behind the event, Cbeebies presenter Alex Winters, can’t wait to bring the fun to East Anglia.

That idea spawned a new craze with thousands taking part in Gung-Ho!’s first three events in 2015, before the hugely successful country-wide tour last year.

“I have no doubt the city will be well up for what is a unique, fun-filled event for people of all ages.

It is a chance for adults to feel like kids again, and kids to show the adults what they are made of.”

He said: “I am so excited to be bringing GungHo! to Norfolk for the first time - it is a place I have always thought would suit the event, and finally we have managed to get ourselves there.”

This year, Norwich is the thirteenth stop on a fourteen-date tour of the UK, with obstacles including a huge inflatable ball-pit, climbing wall and foam-filled labyrinth, as well as huge vertical drops and an inflatable ‘gauntlet’ set to feature.

“We have visited some amazing places across the UK and seen how Gung-Ho! they can go - now

Alex added: “We have learned a lot from our 2016 tour, and have added some incredible obstacles

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for 2017 and made a few tweaks here and there to make the Gung-Ho! experience even more exciting and memorable than ever.”

“Our Manchester event was the wettest we have had, and we noticed a soaking wet Thriller made things event more exciting for our runners as they zipped down at high speed, so now we are having a watery Thriller at every event.”

“We have really turned things up a notch for 2017, and can’t wait to bring the fun to Norfolk to give everyone a taste of it.”

With many runners taking part for charity in 2016, thousands of pounds are expected to be raised for good causes this time around.

Participants can go Gung-Ho! in aid of the race’s national charity partner BBC Children in Need, who are offering discounted tickets and a free t-shirt to those who run as part of Team Pudsey, via www.bbc.co.uk/Pudsey.

Runners, who must be at least 4ft tall, receive a free bib with race number, Gung-Ho! t-shirt and headband, while any spectators can attend for free.

Tickets and more information are available at www.begung-ho.co.uk. Check out Gung-Ho! updates by searching ‘Gung-Ho! on Facebook and on Twitter, at @begungho.

Tickets cost £31 until Monday 12 June, when they go up in price.

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50 Day Challenge Help mark Heart Research UK’s 50th anniversary this year and join them in taking up a 50 Day Challenge.

They will provide you with a fundraising pack and any money you raise will be spent on benefitting people in your area.

They are calling for willing members of the public to either Give Up or Take Up something for 50 days. Ideally, Heart Research UK want you to give up something unhealthy, or take up something healthy, for the duration of the challenge. 50 days may seem like a long time, but that's why they are doing it - after all, it wouldn't be a challenge if it was easy. How about giving up chocolate, alcohol, takeaways or smoking? Or on the other side of the coin, why not take up running, swimming or cycling.

Heart Research UK has paid for £22.6million of medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease across the country.

Your support will help them carry on this work through 2017 and beyond.

Some people already signed up are giving up refined sugar, taking up cycling to work and one chap is even giving up using any transport for 50 days – he is walking to work, cycling to the gym and jogging to the shops!

• 50 years ago, more than 70% of heart attacks in the UK ended in death. Now at least 70% of people survive

The opportunities and ideas are endless and what’s great about this challenge is it can be tailored to suit your own vices. Creativity and personal experience is very much encouraged.

Heart Research UK just ask that in support of their work, you raise money throughout your #50DayChallenge.

Here’s the good news, and why we feel it’s worth celebrating being fabulous at 50 • In the last 50 years, the annual number of UK deaths from CVD has more than halved

• In the 1960s, 80% of babies born in the UK with a heart defect did not survive to their first birthday and today around 80% survive into adulthood To sign up visit: www.heartresearch.org.uk/50days call 0113 234 7474 or email: community@heartresearch.org.uk PAGE

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Raynham Hall Is Set To Open The Doors To The Public In 2017

Stately home, Raynham Hall, will be throwing open its doors to the public for the first time this year.

Raynham Hall’s Open Days will offer a unique opportunity for both visitors to see and discover more about one of the hidden treasures of North Norfolk.

Nestled in the countryside, near Fakenham, Raynham Hall has been the home of the Townshend family for nearly 400 years. With a rich and fascinating history dating back centuries, Raynham Hall is offering two open days for members of the public to walk around the lived-in stately home.

The early 17th Century house by Sir Roger Townshend with interiors redesigned by William Kent dating from 1725 has welcomed royalty including Charles II and many political figures over the years.

The public will have the opportunity to discover the fascinating family history of the hall whilst taking in some of the breath-taking décor and the many fine works of art.

During the tour, guests will also have the chance to take a tour around the house which includes the Marble Hall, the King’s Bedroom and the Belisarius Room, which still has the original furniture used by Charles II himself.

Guides will also tell the stories behind a variety of 17th and 18th century aristocratic and Royal Family portraits and a mysteriously named ceiling painted by William Kent.

Visitors will also be able to walk round the exterior of the house and visit the new gardens, and to wander down to the church near the lake.

The Open Days take place on 8th April and 12th July, with groups of 25 setting off at different slots throughout the day. Tours last for 1 ½ hours and tickets are £30 which includes refreshments. A selection of home-made sandwiches and cakes will also be on sale.

For further information or to book a tour slot, visit: www.ticketsource.co.uk/raynham-recitals.

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The Diary of a Norfolk Family.

By Mark King We decided to go see the last of the seal pups that had been Above: Mark King born on Horsey Beach. We prepared a picnic and off we went. It was a typical gorgeous British winter's day. The sun was out and the sky blue, but there was a chill in the air which had the family wrapped up in their hats and gloves.

Because of the seal pups, the main beach was roped off so we walked the scenic route at the back of the sand dunes with views across the marshes. Along the way, there are information notice boards. There were throngs of people walking back from the various viewing points, and dogs on leads that loved to be fussed over by anyone that gave them the attention.

Then we reached our destination and climbed the wooden steps to the top of the dunes.

The views on both sides were stunning. Sea views to the left with adult seals and their pups hidden among the sand grass, and views to the right across the flat landscape to the far horizon. Then a seal pup appeared from behind a dune and headed our way.

It started to climb the sand bank and did not seem afraid of humans. The family thought it would stop when it knew we were there, but it seemed to be attracted to us.

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Closer it came. It would stop, look at the children then start it wobble again up the sandbank. And closer it came. Then I realised it seemed to be attracted to my daughter. She had her hood up and around the edging it has white fur, and probably for the pup it mistook her for a mother adult seal. And then finally it came onto the path that ran along the top of the sand dune.

There it laid and did not seem that bothered about the crowd that was gathering.

We decided to leave the seal, and go further along the dunes until we found a more secluded place to eat our picnic. We found the perfect spot looking inland and laid out the blanket. The food was basic fair and we had hot chocolate in the flask to warm us up.

We had all enjoyed a long bracing walk in the clean fresh sea air, enjoyed the beauty of mother-nature and learned some things along the way. It was a simple pleasure for the family which cost four pounds for parking and about six pounds to make the picnic, and for me that was ten pounds well spent. www.always-hanging-around.blogspot.com Follow on twitter: @author_king

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Now if there is one thing that gets my competitive streak going, it’s a good old-fashioned pub quiz.

Although they are supposed to be a bit of fun, I can’t help taking them seriously and, trust me, I am worse than a Monopoly player if I Above: Keri Beevis am losing.

With the annual work quiz coming up in a couple of weeks, I would like to apologise in advance to those poor souls who get stuck with me, because I truly do turn into a monster when faced with a quiz. I really don’t mean to, but it’s like an Incredible Hulk thing, just without the green skin and bursting out of my pants, and I warn you in advance that the following is likely to happen.

1/ I will have spent the best part of a week swotting up on stuff. My specialist areas are geography, film, literature and music, but I will even go as far as memorising the periodic table if I think it will help me win.

2/ I won't want to write the answers because that will involve multitasking, and there is no way I can deal with writing and thinking at the same time. Thinking and breathing is sometimes hard enough.

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whenever I excitedly know the answer to a question, because I don’t trust anyone else to write it down correctly.

4/ I get very intense when it comes to quizzes and I will expect 100% concentration from my teammates.

I will also get very aggravated if my teammates are unable to answer any questions I don’t myself know the answer to or if they are not paying attention to the quiz master.

5/ If we disagree on an answer, I am right.

6/ I will get excitable and repeat myself a lot.

7/ It is not the taking part that counts, it's the winning.

I don't like losing.

8/ Sometimes the quiz master gets it wrong. When this happens I will refuse to let the matter drop until I get my point. (This happened last year in the work quiz when I gave a different answer to everyone else to the question, ‘What is the capital of Sri Lanka?’ I did eventually get my point, but my fellow teammates were hiding under the table in embarrassment as I refused to let the quiz continue until I had proven I was right.

So consider yourselves warned.

If you are ever at a pub quiz and see I am on your team, RUN!

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Have You Hit A Brick Wall?

Have you ever hit a brick wall, something so solid and immovable that you can't see any way around it, no matter how hard you try? It can cause you to feel a failure, perhaps isolated from others, as despair and frustration set in. Life doesn't always go to plan; in fact sometimes we can feel that we're dealing with a problem so complex and unassailable that there are no options left from which we can salvage a good outcome.

I'm sure many of us have at times had this experience, of insurmountable problems, no way forward and perhaps excessive demands being placed on us, maybe all at the same time.

• Work, relationships, home life, health and friends are all areas that can sometimes seem to be operating in an unhelpful and unsupportive way. There may be conflicting demands or responsibilities that require much of our time, energy and attention Sometimes we may need to acknowledge that our desired plans and choices are not feasible at the present point in time.

• Be strong and admit if something's not working. There's no shame in trying something

new; it's often a great learning experience, can introduce you to new people and allow you to explore other options. But recognise if it's time to stop banging your head on that brick wall.

Others will usually appreciate your honesty, see you as more human and may even suggest a referral to someone who's in a position to help.

• Appreciate that impediments and immovable objects can sometimes provide a useful interlude for you to stop and audit your plans. Dedicate time to review, evaluate and even revise your commitment to your latest project or course of action. Enforced reflection can be a valuable investment of your time.

• There may be some merit in using your temporary timeout to conduct a survey or canvas staff, clients or colleagues for their views. While you're considering your next step why not ask for their opinions, how they view your business or enquire whether they have suggestions to help you grow or improve what you already offer? Other people see things from a different perspective and their feedback may provide valuable insights which could spur you on to a renewed plan of action.

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• Accept that your loss of direction may have caused your associates to temporarily lose confidence in you. Management are often expected to be problem-solvers, with all the answers and so, depending on the closeness of your relationships, it may be disconcerting for your team to see you in such a different light.

Explain sufficiently and reassure those who need it.

• If you've hit a brick wall it may be appropriate for you to take yourself away from the situation and seek advice elsewhere, in a more confidential arena. Many business owners appreciate the role that a mentor, coach, confidante or partner can play, someone who's survived setbacks or whose support and input they value and respect.

A counsellor may help them rediscover their confidence, focus and self-belief again. Stressful situations can be draining and cause mental and emotional debilitation. Sharing the load, talking things through and being heard, understood and supported can make a huge difference.

• Many business owners experience self-doubt at times. Find a setting where you can exchange ideas and problem-solve. Maybe someone you've met at a conference, network meeting or on a business forum would be happy to provide time to talk through your situation in a safe, confidential setting or you could initiate a discussion on a site where contributors are happy to openly discuss solutions and the lessons learned from their experiences.

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break, a chance to clear your mind and regain a more appropriate perspective. Time spent may enable you to appreciate that you don't have to be perfect or do it all yourself. It may be viable to outsource or hire areas of expertise or begin to align yourself with someone who has complementary skills. Viable solutions often become apparent after a break.

• Do something that lifts your spirits and reminds you why you do what you do. One of my friends test drove a super-car, returning afterwards feeling revitalised and ten feet tall.

Others may be motivated after time spent with family or at the spa or golf range. Take a break and step back from your 'wall'. Find something that rewards you and reminds you of your worth.

Use that to give a boost to your confidence, with time to recharge and enjoy a distraction.

Being 'resilient' is often thought of as being tough, strong and keeping going no matter what. In fact resilience demands that we stop occasionally, take stock of things, adapt and grow in the light of new challenges and goals.

Hitting a brick wall indicates that something is not working as initially anticipated. The companies I work with and the workshops I run, place a high value on training staff and management to be resilient by taking stock of the present moment and learning to adapt to an ever- changing and unpredictable future.

We discover that a brick wall can be worked around.

Article By Susan Leigh Susan Leigh, Altrincham Counsellor and Hypnotherapist has published her third book, 101 Days of Inspiration #tipoftheday (ISBN 9781910275160) based on her social media series. A glossy, pocket-sized book, it's full of inspirational quotes & pictures, a treat to give or simply keep for yourself.

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How To Embrace Twitter For 2017 Its a new year so I thought I’d take this opportunity to take a look at Twitter and ask the question - Does Twitter still work for small businesses?

With the growth in Twitter over the last few years businesses now have to work even harder to generate engagement and get their brand noticed. Competition is fierce, user feeds are much larger and therefore harder to grab their attention. Tweeting great content and ensuring your Twitter profile is complete just won’t cut the mustard. So what can you do?

Here’s a few tips to consider in 2017…

Host a Twitter Chat Research potential interest and see if you could host a Twitter Chat - these can work great if you focus on a particular subject and encourage engagement with the posting of thought-provoking questions that can generate engagement. To promote the Twitter chat create a #hashtag for the event.

get the more likely you are to show up in their feed when they first open the app.

Work with influencers Consider partnering up with an influencers in your industry for a social media ‘takeover’ or a Q&A session.

Use Twitter Video Don’t underestimate the power of Twitter Video.

Did you know that on average 82% of Twitter users watch video on the app. Vine has gone but embrace the native Twitter video - you’ve up to 140 seconds to grab your followers attention. Promote a product or service in action or even consider replying directly to a followers question or comment - a feature that’s becoming very popular!

Embrace Twitter’s Algorithm You may have noticed a while ago that Twitter switched the way it displays tweets in a followers feed from reverse chronological order to the tweets they’re more likely to care about first. So you should focus on getting engagement though your tweets - the more engagement you can

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Target Use Twitter to reach out to people directly using their @username, rather than only as a generic tweet to broadcast your message to everyone. It may seem forward but you might be surprised at how many people respond. Focused tweets are more likely to get noticed than a generic tweet, which can potentially get lost in the sea of tweets a user might receive.

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Schedule Back in the early days you’d send one tweet promoting your latest blog/news post and wouldn’t post again. Those days are long gone!

Tweets no longer have the same reach as they used to especially when followers may have hundreds if not thousands of accounts they follow.

For more important tweets consider tweeting the message multiple times in a week or month to have more chance of being seen. If you’re worried of tweeting exactly the same tweet you could vary the text content, image and see what works best.

Also remember to research local/national events, holidays or tv events and build an editorial calendar for the year that you can use to ensure you have scheduled targeted tweets surrounding these key times.

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#BeMoreSocial Flash Sale If you have an E-commerce site (or if you don’t) why not consider a ‘flash sale’ for your product or service - these are normally 1 day or 1 hour sales. Tease the up-coming sale and then on the day use a promo code that customers can use on your website or get them to post a photo tweet at your shop to get the discount.

Paid Promotion Twitter, like Facebook, has it’s own paid advertising platform called Twitter Ads. While it’s generally slightly more expensive than Facebook it can offer great rewards for small businesses with the ability to target followers based on the geographical location, likes, interests and who they follow.

Tweet, tweet, tweet As I’ve said before people are following more accounts than ever before so being seen and getting engagement becomes even more important. 2017 is likely to require you to tweet more often. Now that doesn’t mean that you want to be tweeting the same message every 15 minutes but find a time frame that works best for you and post engaging quality content. It’s quality not quantity - Use Twitter Analytics to see if it’s working or not and adjust your strategy accordingly.

Summary There’s no getting around the fact that managing your social media is much more time consuming than it used to be. Twitter drives the third most referral traffic of any social network so it still has something to offer businesses if you’re willing to invest time in it and consider expanding your Twitter horizons.

If you need more information or help on how Twitter could work for your business please get in touch with me at http://paulkirkdesign.co.uk or at @PKirk_designer

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BREAK CHARITY

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New Corporate Initiative At Break Charity "Having also been privileged to meet some of the young people supported by Break, I know just how much of a difference Break’s care and support makes - they really do go the extra mile and make a difference to young lives."

Anne Ovens, Managing Director, Aspiration Europe

Break has launched a new initiative, working with local business to invest in the future of our young people.

Five local businesses have already signed up to become Corporate Patrons for Break - they are Aspiration Europe, Kings & Barnham, Osiris Technologies, Print Box and Product Resolutions.

For as little as £50 a month, any organisation can join the Break Corporate Patron scheme to help change the lives of young people across East Anglia By becoming a Break Corporate Patron, companies can benefit from being part of an exclusive group of forward-thinking businesses, who can work with Break to achieve the aspirations of some of the most vulnerable young people in our community.

"Having been supporters of Break for the past four years, we were delighted to have the opportunity to become a corporate patron confirming our ongoing support of their work in helping young people rebuild their lives and giving them the opportunity and support needed to develop careers and important life skills to take them forwards into adulthood.”

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“We have worked with Break for over ten years and in that time we have got to know the staff and some of their clients. We have seen first-hand the professionalism and care that they put into their work and what a happy caring environment they create for their young people. I didn’t hesitate when given the opportunity to become one of their patrons.

It is our chance to give something back and show our appreciation for the work they do for our community.” Phillip Roffe, Director, Osiris Technologies “We’re proud to support Break as a Corporate Patron to help give young people the opportunity to develop a worthwhile career. As a local small business it’s a great way for us to contribute to a local charity, it doesn’t cost much but we know it could make a huge difference to a young person’s future” Paul Robbins, Director, Product Resolutions “I think the introduction of the Corporate Patron scheme is a great idea as it allows companies like ourselves to support the wonderful work that Break does, through an affordable monthly payment.” Paul Youngs, Director, Print Box If your company wants to support the futures of young people and become a Corporate Patron, please contact Sarah Bunn: sarah.bunn@break-charity.org 01603 670100 | 07826 893368 Facebook: www.facebook.com/icenimagazine

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NOVA SILVER

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You probably don’t need reminding that Valentine’s day is coming up this month, and we thought we’d take the opportunity of telling you a little bit about one of our favourite stones for this time of year, Rose Quartz.

Rose Quartz has been long known as the stone of unconditional love, and is thought to encourage feelings of compassion and tenderness. You may have noticed that our window this month is themed around thoughts of love, and rose quartz fits into this perfectly. As the name suggests, it’s a variety of quartz and rose quartz gets it’s pinky colours from titanium, iron or manganese. Crystal healers believe that rose quartz is able to inspire the heart to remember its own innate love, giving a sense of personal fulfilment and contentment and can in turn enable one to give and receive love.

If you love rose quartz, you’re in good company- facial masks of rose quartz have been found in Ancient Egyptian tombs, and it’s thought that both the Romans and Egyptians believed that rose quartz would create a clear and beautiful complexion and help wrinkles!

Besides all of that we love it for its subtle colouring, and cool beauty against silver. It’s an easy stone to wear, as it doesn’t shout about itself, instead the gentle pink colour adds a soft hint of colour against skin. We think it’s a great gift, either for a loved one or for yourself!

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NORWICH GIN

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Norwich Gin Distilled At Local Pub Rated UK’s Finest Bullards Gin produced at the Ten Bells pub in Norwich has been acclaimed as the best in the UK and will now go on to battle for a major international prize.

The company’s London Dry Gin has been shortlisted for the World Drinks Awards 2017 selected by a panel of experts with the winners to be announced on March 30 at a London dinner.

Distilled within the St Benedict’s Street pub, the gin distillery was Norfolk’s first and followed an investment by Greene King and Ten Bells’ licensee Patrick Fisher (pictured above).

“It is already a fantastic achievement for us to have beaten every other gin in the UK with many notable names on the list we have defeated.”

“We always endeavor to use our innovation and imagination to produce gin with a smooth taste and we are very proud to have our efforts acknowledged in this way.”

“We currently offer tours and tastings which involve a gin masterclass of four different gins, with tonic, and, on occasion, the opportunity to try new products before they are officially released.”

A formerly redundant rear area of the building owned by Greene King was transformed with a copper gin still illuminated behind a glass screen distilling the gin the pub sells.

The Norwich Dry was the first gin in the UK to use Tonka beans and was designed for drinkers to enjoy without the need to add tonic water, setting the product apart as the beans add a unique smoothness which does not compromise the traditional juniper flavor of a London Dry.

Peter Smith, head distiller at the Independent Gin Company, said: “We will wait and see how we do in March, but to have already been named as the UK’s best London dry gin feels amazing.”

Ten Bells licensee, Patrick Fisher, co-owner of the Redwell Brewery, said: “This is important recognition because while it means a lot to us to be acknowledged locally, this is proper global acclaim.

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The Norwich Dry was “ the first gin in the UK to use Tonka beans ” “Bringing to life Norfolk’s first distillery was a personal mission for me and for it now to be recognised as the best of its kind in the UK is extraordinary given the scale of our operation relative to some of the other entrants in these awards.”

“I wanted to make a gin that was genuinely different and used my knowledge of the spirit market and the craft beer sector through the Redwell Brewery to introduce the first Tonka bean to give it a unique profile and taste. I feel being nominated for this award demonstrates that was the right step to take.”

Clive Chesser, Managing Director for Greene King Pub Partners, owners of the Ten Bells said: “Introducing the distillery at the Ten Bells was one of our biggest innovations to date, and for it to be acknowledged as the best in its category in the UK is an astounding achievement.”

“At Greene King we are delighted that the judges for this award saw the quality of what is being produced and we will now look to support Patrick further going forward to develop and invest further in the brand.”

The Ten Bells’ distillery is producing two 42.5% ABV standard London dry gins, available to buy in 70cl bottles, as well as being served at the bar.

The Ten Bells has earned a reputation for serving a wide range of quality ales and cocktails. Patrick Fisher also runs the Mash Tun & Gin Palace, which offers around 170 gins, as well as the Roseberry and the Norwich Tap House specialising in real ale and craft beer.

For more information on the Ten Bells visit: www.thetenbells.co.uk, while more detail on Bullards spirits can be found at: www.bullardsspirits.co.uk.

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NIBBLES & TIPPLES Issue 46 2017

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Nibbles &Tipples Article By Cheryl Cade

Try-January changed to Retry-January Last month I committed myself to try a new place every week, I have to admit, not failure, but adaption.

This is what happened, Try January turned in to Retry January. I found myself going to places that I had not been to for a while (sometimes even years) I also started to do the same with beers and drinks whilst out.

I always think that food and drink triggers not just the taste buds but also memories, this is why I found myself sitting in a pub with a Babysham!

Only because I had seen it on the shelf & thought, ‘Why not?’

Sometimes it is not good to return to an old drink, now I realise why I started to add Brandy to it.

There is that familiar sweetness but I never recall it tasting artificial or as chemical as I found on my revisit.

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As part of the Norfolk CAMRA tasting panel (which any CAMRA member can apply to attend & train for) I found myself in the Trafford Arms, a pub that was a favourite haunt when at college.

There is a familiar cosy feeling to the pub, (apart from very cold toilets) and the beers were a good range all served at cellar temperature. Memory lane kicked in again, yet as part of the tasting panel I started to try the beers with more analysis. One of my first favourite beers from early ventures into real ale was Woodfordes, Norfolk Nog. What I observed is a level of complexity in the aromas that I had either forgotten or not noticed in the past and this is a beer I will analysis again.

I also revisited The Passage to India on Magdalen street for the first time in years. Although the beer was the normal Tiger, Cobra or Singha (Why can’t we have a nice malty Pale Ale to bring out the spice instead of beers that enhance the heat?).

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The food was very good and left us wondering why we had not been back for so long.

When I was asked to write this column I was asked to be honest and if I did find things wrong to say, until now I have not needed to be negative about a place, beer or food.

I did achieve one new place, on this occasion I wish I had not. The recently opened Cafe Malabar (was Spice Paradise) on Magadlen Street looked good, the staff were friendly, reviews could not be relied upon as they were still for Spice Paradise, but I should have known as there were only 4 other people in the restaurant.

We ordered our food and waited, it was a little while but that never worries me if it is fresh food.

I had ordered a fish dish, until now I never knew that fish was perfectly square, had a texture of a sponge and tasted like it! It also had just managed to defrost. Thank goodness there were only 4 pieces swimming in the small dish of sauce. The rest of the dishes were also very under whelming, under spiced and I have to say, small. In fact I would rate it as one of my worst Indian meals.

I have loved curries for years, I am lucky to be married to a curry fan which has led to us seeking out the best in Birmingham, Stafford, Derby and London.

So it takes a lot for me to say this.

Of course with all the things written in these articles it is my opinion, yours may be different.

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ICENI TRAVEL

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The Gentle Giants Of The Sea To see a whale shark has got to be one of the most incredible experiences of my life.

And every time I see one I am filled with a range of emotions: Awe, excitement and wonder.

For a long time I grappled with words to try to describe what I was feeling inside when describing to others the experience of being in the water with these majestic creatures. As I swam with more of these incredible beings, I was able to understand and appreciate them even more. The whale sharks may not always show their speed or power but it is an incredible experience to see them drift by in their quiet meditation. Unfortunately, every so often, a group of loud snorkellers splash into the water and charge off towards our gentle giant forcing him to take refuge.

There are few places to visit where sightings can be common place, though as with anything to do with nature nothing is guaranteed. One way to increase your chances though is to plan your trip to be there at the height of their Whale Shark high season and get on as many trips as you can. Some of the most popular destinations are Honduras, Mexico, Mozambique, Thailand, Philippines and Belize. You won't be staying in the big tourist resorts but in more off the beaten track places where part of the adventure is getting there. Such as the charismatic islands of Utila, Honduras, Holbox in Mexico and Koh Tao in Thailand. You won't find your big 5* hotels just steps from where you'll spot Whale Sharks, however what you will find is beautiful, friendly, and unspoilt areas from which a fairly

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"Enter the water as smoothly as possible by sliding in and try not to splash"

lengthy boat ride may be needed - sometimes day after day to get your sighting, but it is oh so worth it.

There are two golden rules for swimming with whale sharks that will make the whole experience nicer and better for everyone, including the shark.

Enter the water as smoothly as possible by sliding in and try not to splash.

Don’t get too close to the Whale Shark, anyone getting too close or chasing it will make the shark more likely to flee and disappear to the depths of the ocean.

One final thing to remember is when in the water look down to see the Whale Shark, it's not on the boat!

Sticking to these rules your encounters with the whale sharks will become so much longer and infinitely more awe inspiring. I couldn’t even tell you how many times we have had nice, long, relaxed swims with whale sharks that came to investigate the strange group in the water. It is an honour and a privilege every time I get to swim with them and something I will never take for granted.

The one thing that has struck my heart more than me getting the opportunity to swim with Whale Sharks is seeing young children getting their first ‘jump’. The reaction and excitement

in the faces of a 3 year old when they come back to the boat is something that you will never forget and treasure forever.

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

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MOTORING REVIEW

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Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-DC SG4 Auto Reviewed by Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Twitter @carwriteups | www.carwriteups.co.uk Thirty-five years ago, Mitsubishi launched a 4x4 which was robust enough to go where others dreaded to tread, yet enjoyed the sort of stylish specification more normally associated with high end saloon cars.

1982 is a long time ago – that was the era of ‘Fame’ and neon leg warmers – but, unlike the TV series and early 1980s fashion, the Shogun is still very much a relevant vehicle today.

The latest Mitsubishi Shogun has a confident fresh front end, distinguished by a more integrated grille and smart LED daytime running lights. The design changes show a subtle, yet natural evolution for the commanding Japanese off-roader.

Unsurprisingly, the Mitsubishi keeps its go-everywhere, confident and mightily built presence. This is characterised by its upright windscreen, short front overhang, solid high flanks, flared wheel-arches and rear-mounted

spare wheel. These are all fundamental Shogun styling cues that underscore its mud-plugging ability.

Standing next to the Mitsubishi Shogun makes you feel tiny. The vehicle is colossal and looks rather daunting to drive. But once you heave yourself into the cabin, turn the key, select ‘Drive’ from the automatic transmission and get moving, any unease dissolves.

By no means is the beast always a pleasure to drive on the road, though. Sure, it’s easy to aim the Mitsubishi Shogun down a motorway and stay there, but any cross winds do blow you about a bit. That’s no surprise as it’s a lofty vehicle - and because of that, you can also forget hooning around bends on rural roads, unless you enjoy hardcore body roll.

Instead, the Shogun is about strength. The top of the range Long Wheel Base (LWB) SG4 model, on test here, pulls like a freight train with

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its 3.2-litre, 190PS, four-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Zero to 62mph arrives in 11.1 seconds and the SUV’s maximum speed is 112mph.

More significantly it has low-ratio gearing and a differential lock to ensure you’ve got the best chance of getting out of the trickiest of non-tarmac situations.

The Mitsubishi Shogun is not only a hulk of a 4x4, its cabin feels soundly screwed together and comes jam-packed with luxury features. As well as decent sound deadening, the SG4 trim brings Bluetooth, a tyre pressure monitoring system, leather seats, and an automatic with manual mode transmission.

Continuing inside the cabin of the Shogun, its multifunction display has reams of data available. This includes an altitude gauge and barometer - demonstrating that this is a vehicle with motoring talents extending far beyond a farmer’s field.

The Shogun’s seats are comfy and supportive, and the big glass area provides first class views of the road or rugged ground around you. Rear seat room is vast, and load capacity seems incalculably immense.

A third row of seats can be popped up, too transforming the Mitsubishi Shogun into a seven-seater SUV. This is handy if you’ve got a mob of children you need to drop off at school or you’re taking a bunch of mates into the rough.

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PROS

• Pulls well • Off-road ability • Spacious • Visibility

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• On road manoeuvrability

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A REFLECTION BY...

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The Pleasure of the Text, it was a pleasure.

A book by Roland Barthes / A reflection by Kristy Campbell I must confess, this has been the least intimidating academic paper I’ve had the pleasure of reading, and for that very reason I wish to undress and address areas for consideration regarding this solitary contribution to reading.

Unwrapping the gift in my hands, I watched for the glossy yellow surface to peer back at me from behind wrapping paper. A tremendously wellreceived Roland Barthes made an appearance on Christmas Day in the Campbell household.

The book was not heavy, not one that makes the eyes widen on first glance; nor was it separated by chapters in the usual manner, making for what looked like a discussion, thoughts out loud, on paper.

I remain keen to embrace this idea that for some experiences in life, there are no words to describe them with. Language fails us. For fleeting imprints, for the sporadic development of creativity, one must act, one must chew every word that varnishes the tongue and spit it out in

a desperate effort to make sense of a something.

The Pleasure of the Text has been my most recent challenge. What do I mean by ‘challenge’?

I mean, the most engaging participation I have had with language, whereby the further I fell in to the book, the more I held back to prevent the end from approaching. Following each line was a more superior one than the last, with an unwritten invitation to close the book at any given moment to contemplate and clarify meaning.

Seduced by the quotation “he cannot choose to write what will not be read”, lead me to ponder whether it is reading that is intended to be a pleasurable experience, or if perhaps it is the being read? Initially, we envision scribing and the release of ideas in to the unknown, but pleasure may also be extracted from the inventing of a voice to narrate borrowed thoughts. When a writer traces their fingertips over the surface of a keyboard, their gushing intellect attracting action to particular buttons, what inspires this temporary magnetism?

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Does he take pleasure in the coming together of sentences and process, or does she favor the singular completed work?

The unpredictable nature/content/ease of a piece of writing means that we cannot guarantee that every word will be read.

Often we pre-select chapters solely on their titles, others of us skim-read where quick identification of areas of interest can be discovered. So how does a writer determine what is of value? Without abandoning one’s writing style, and passing up on the potential maturing of a concept, where is the exchange of pleasure between mark-maker and mark-taker?

On page 21 he cites Lacan and says “what one must bear in mind is that bliss is forbidden to the speaker, as such, or else that it cannot be spoken except between the lines..”. My mind dances gleefully with semiotics; shape, style, and form. Lured in by the letter, giving myself up to the kerning, the negative space, what is not said, and what is seized. A kind of mischief, a shared and unspoken knowing; what pollutes the spaces in between, what the boundaries between word and connotation are built from.

Further to this contemplation and censoring, I felt encouraged, driven, enraged with urges to express this incomprehensive thrill as I sensed Barthes offering up hints towards gratification within his language. “The pleasure of the text is that moment when my body pursues its own ideas..”. Barthes personifies the text. He lets it take control and like a star-struck teen his internal impulses draw him in, like a guilty pleasure, ‘bliss’. The reader grows closer to the writer; they translate and rewrite together, much like a performance each time adjusting the composition. This collaboration provides alternate perspectives on writings and readings,

allowing the exchange and interpretation of identity.

In Barthes’ writing there is an underlying topic of erotics, a slight perversion and arousal that I would define in this context as academic stimulation. In reading or hearing a person articulate an idea that you have a charged and enchanting enthusiasm for, ignites and fosters an internal fire, subsequently leading to the invention of ourselves as initiators, artists, poets, theorists, mirror makers of life and similar potentials.

This book is 67 pages of writing about Writing.

This subject is my sanctuary.

Perhaps I have not succeeded in explaining The Pleasure of the Text very well. Perhaps this is in fact that instance where words alone will not do this masterpiece justice. I struggled to not bookmark every page, and I struggle further to find a book to match it.

When you know, you know.

“The seed of great art is impulse, not restraint” - Andy Warhol.

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THE GADGET MAN

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DJI Phantom 3 Standard

The Best Drone In It's Class The DJI Phantom series of camera drones are amazingly simple to operate, a trait which makes them perfect for first time drone owners and great for capturing incredible video and still photos.

The price however has been their sticking point, prohibiting that impulse purchase and leaving potential owners struggling to justify that purchase.

The drone uses DJI's 'Intelligent Flight System' to assist with controlling it which allows for GPS stabilised flying, 'locking' the drone in place in the air and automatically adjusting to gusts of wind to keep it positioned in winds up to 18 mph! You can let the drone control both take off and landing which makes learning to fly much easier especially in the latter.

Controlling the drone is via the controller with the aid of your iPhone or Android

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smartphone using the downloadable DJI Go app. The controller is basic but well made and works incredibly well, your mobile phone is connected to the controller by WiFi and the controller connects to the drone over another secure WiFi channel. This stops interference from other sources and means the control of the aircraft is handled primarily by the controller with the phone adding functionality.

In the UK drones must not operate above 400 feet and outside visual line of sight (ie. you must be able to see it unaided at all times), the Standard happily operates within these ranges and I'm fairly confident could operate much further in countries that allow for beyond visual line of sight.

DJI's Intelligent Flight Mode assists with these restrictions by allowing the operator to set operating distances in the DJI Go app, thus you can set the maximum distances and heights when learning to fly the drone which causes it to

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stop when reaching these distances and creating an invisible walled area to operate within.

So what happens if you lose radio contact? DJI have that covered too with their RTH (return to home) functionality which will wait a few seconds, ascend to a safe preset height and fly back to the take off GPS position and establish radio contact again.

The 4480 mAh Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery included with the drone gives a maximum flight time of about 25 minutes with a recharge time of about 90 minutes. As a safety precaution, the drone will return home when it detects it's battery is draining to reduce the danger of losing it.

The big selling point of drones is the video and photo capabilities, this is where the Standard wins hands down in it's price bracket. It comes with a 94 degree, F2.8 lens able to record 2.7K

HD video (better than 1080p) at 30 frames per second along with 12 megapixel photos in JPEG, RAW or both formats.

Video and Photos are stabilised using the 3 axis gimbal which is extraordinary in it's ability to completely to keep the video and images absolutely locked still. It has to be experience to be believed. This means that the camera is moved in space to counteract the movement in the air around it keep it level in 3 axis.

Video and Images are stored on the included 8gb micro sd card which can be replaced with up to 64gb if required. You are unlikely to use more than 4gb of space per flight, but be careful to copy your video to your computer between flights to avoid your recordings being lost. You also get a lower quality 720p video copied to your mobile device during flight with an option to 'live stream' to YouTube.

At ÂŁ450, the Standard isn't cheap, but it is the absolute best in it's class and backed by the industry leader and the quality is stunning.

To view example videos of what the Standard is capable of, go to www.thegadgetman.org.uk.

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CORN HALL

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Opening Of Corn Hall Announced The newly expanded and modernised Corn Hall will open its doors for its first performances at the beginning of May. Glynne Lloyd-Davis, chair of the Diss Corn Hall Trust, commented ‘It has been an extremely complex project with a building which only revealed its eccentricities when we started to work on it, but great credit is due to our staff and volunteers who have kept the Corn Hall running its vibrant Tour, while waiting for the Hall to reopen. We are delighted that work is now in the final stages and that from May, the residents of Diss and the surrounding villages will again be able to enjoy the rich variety of performances at the Corn Hall. With our new, elegant extension, we will also be able to arrange more activities in the Hall during the day as well as the evening and, with a new café and bar open daily, we aim to become again the main centre for entertainment in the area, a position that the Hall has occupied since 1854. ’ The Corn Hall is the first part of the £3.2 million Heritage Triangle project to be completed, financed by grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund, South Norfolk Council, Diss Town Council and a major contribution from the people and businesses of Diss. The next phase of the project was unveiled by Norfolk County Council last week who are helping fund the development of the streetscape in the Triangle. This will be followed in the spring by the creation of a new community garden, behind the Council offices which will join a boardwalk running across the Mere to Kings Head Yard, which is supported by Tesco’s Bags of Help grant scheme which was secured by public votes.

Angela Sykes, Director of the Corn Hall says, ‘I love that there is so much anticipation from everyone about the reopening. The goodwill, support and patience we’ve received from so many quarters in the town has been wonderful, so I’m delighted that we can now say we’ll be back in our lovely home at the beginning of May. While we would all have liked to open earlier, it’s important that we get things right, and I’m sure people will feel that the result has been worth the wait. We have had to reschedule a few events, but the majority will all be in the programme over the next few months’.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Four stories from the wonderful world of Eric Carle Photo Credit: Pamela Raith Photography

Live on stage at Norwich Playhouse from Saturday 11th to Monday 13th February 2017 One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature will be arriving in Norwich next month, when The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show plays at Norwich Playhouse from Saturday 11th to Monday 13th February following a West End run.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show will feature a menagerie of 75 enchanting puppets during a magical 60-minute show that faithfully adapts four of Eric Carle’s best loved books for the stage: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and, of course, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Eric Carle’s books have captivated generations of readers with their iconic hand-painted illustrations and distinctively simple stories, introducing millions of children to a bigger, brighter world, and to their first experience of

reading itself. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has nibbled its way into the hearts of millions of children all over the world. It has been translated into 62 languages and sold over 43 million copies, remaining one of the top ten bestselling children’s books of all time. Since it was first published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than seventy books, most of which he also wrote, and more than 132 million copies of his books have sold around the world.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is adapted for the stage by director Jonathan Rockefeller, whose production sees four master puppeteers weave their way through Eric Carle’s stories, bringing to life 75 magical puppets that faithfully recreate the wonderfully colourful world of Carle’s illustrations.

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The cast features Andrew Cullimore (Charlie and Lola, UK Tour), Sarah Hamilton (Charlie and Lola, Australian Tour), Katie Haygarth (In The Night Garden Live) and Adam Ryan (The Smurfs Live, World Tour).

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Jonathan Rockefeller said: “Eric Carle has created a deceptively simple, yet sophisticated introduction to reading through the magic of his iconic collage illustrations and memorable stories. I still have my original copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and to this day can’t help but be enthralled by the stylish and captivating art in Eric’s work.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show first premiered in Australia in 2015 before opening in New York at the Acorn Theatre in January 2016. It is currently nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, and returns next month for a second run due to popular demand. The New York production broke box office records and attracted celebrities with families including Chelsea Clinton, Emily Blunt, Neil Patrick Harris and Diane Sawyer.

“Bedazzling. This production will mesmerize audiences” New York Times “Colourful, Engaging, Charming” Huffington Post www.HungryCaterpillarShow.com

“For many in the audience, this show will undoubtedly be their very first time at the theatre, so we have been very conscientious to ensure that we have been absolutely faithful to their favourite characters. Our goal is to take the audience on a truly memorable journey, bringing these stories to life through the magic of puppetry, movement and stagecraft. We have a menagerie of larger-than-life puppets, bursting with vibrant colour - it’s astonishing to compare the original illustrations to the puppets and how exact they are.

“When our puppets appear on stage the atmosphere is positively electric - parents and grandparents are swept up in nostalgia, and you can hear peels of laughter and squeals of delight as joy fills the theatre. We can’t wait to bring The Very Hungry Caterpillar to London!”

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LISTINGS Saturday 11th February - 1.30pm & 3.30pm Sunday 12th February - 11am & 1.30pm

Eric Carle added: “I am delighted my friends in the UK will soon be able to share the same enjoyment I felt when seeing my characters come to life in the beautiful and enchanting Broadway production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show.”

Monday 13th February - 11am & 1.30pm Tickets: £11.50 / £8.50 groups 10+

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The Garage Launches Its New Spring Season Of Events 2017

The Garage has launched its new season of events for spring 2017. Zest Theatre are back with another brilliant show - Thrive (9 March), a show inspired by true stories of young people, exploring the inner strength we can often find when faced with trauma, Barnstorm Theatre Company present Monday’s Child (3 April), a joyous show for all the family about the bond between the young and the old, and The Garage Youth Theatre Company presents Zero for the Young dudes (28 February), a story of inmates at a bizarre summer camp plotting a revolution…or has it already happened?

This season aims to increase accessibility for the multitude of theatre, workshops and classes held at the Garage; Casson & Friends present Night at the Theatre (17 February), an accessible dance theatre show, a family adventure celebrating the creativity in all of us, an exciting new weekly course - Dance for Wellbeing (16 January – 17 July), focuses on improving mental health through dance and exercise for ages 16+. There are also new taster sessions for Wheelchair Dance (13 February – 3 March), for young people ages 10 - 18 who have physical disabilities or limited mobility, led by experienced tutors trained by the Wheelchair Dance Sport Association. Masterclasses and courses include a Deaf Awareness Workshop (23 February) with the aim of improving inclusivity.

New for the season are Ukulele for Beginners classes, for ages 7 - 9, and 9 - 11; a Ukulele Tutors’ Practice Sharing Evening masterclass (24 January), teaming up with ILOVEUKE, this session is a training and networking evening for ukulele tutors, a Face Painting course is also offered, led by professional creative body artist Hayley Bird. Half term opportunities include Scooby’s Street School for 7 - 11 year olds, Toddler Disco, and Actors & Musicians Academy, a three day masterclass with awardwinning theatre company DumbWise, giving budding young performers the chance to gain experience and skills.

Adam Taylor Executive Director of The Garage said: “This season we have a brilliant range of theatre shows, classes and workshops on offer for all ages. We are delighted to be able to increase our accessible offering with new opportunities in wheelchair dance, dance for wellbeing and courses for professionals.

Whether you want to enjoy a show with the family, watch exciting new work from local artists, rekindle your love of dance or try something new, there is lots to discover at The Garage this spring!”

Visit thegarage.org.uk to see the full range of opportunities and events in this spring season.

About The Garage The Garage is a centre for performing arts located in Norwich which supports the creative journeys of participants, audiences and artists. It is home to The Garage Trust, a registered charity providing support and development opportunities for children, young people and families from all backgrounds. The organisation provides a year round programme of activities including high quality programming, participation, education and training for all ages from its city centre venue and beyond through work with schools and partners across the county, region and nationally.

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THE GARAGE SPRING 2017 LISTINGS FEBRUARY - APRIL PERFORMANCES

MONDAY’S CHILD

Tuesday 31 January, Wednesday 1 & Thursday 2 February, 7PM Norwich School presents JUNIOR DANCE FESTIVAL 2017 Norwich school are proud to present the second Junior Dance Festival - a colourful, energetic and bright fusion of dance, showcasing the talents and creativity of the young dancers of Norwich school.

Tickets: £5 | Age: ALL Thursday 16 February, 6.30PM The Garage Youth Forum present SLAM SLAM nights are one of Norwich’s longest running open mic events. They give a stage to talented local musicians, singer-songwriters, dancers, comedians and more to share their love of performing with other young people.

Tickets: £2 advance/ £3 on the door Age: 12 - 21 Friday 17 February, 2.30PM Casson & Friends and house present NIGHT AT THE THEATRE Combining a mixture of dance theatre and imaginative storytelling with Casson & Friends’ trademark interactivity, Night at the Theatre will spark the imagination of children and their grown-ups. The show is a fun, family adventure that celebrates the creativity in all of us. It’s accessible theatre for everyone, so come along, join in and let’s make a dance!

Tickets: £10/ £5 concs | Age: 4+

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Tuesday 28 February, 6.30PM The Garage Youth Theatre Company present ZERO FOR THE YOUNG DUDES Part of NT Connections Festival, the National Theatre’s nationwide youth theatre festival. The inmates at a bizarre summer camp are plotting a revolution…. or has it already happened? Spending a day watching their schedule of exercise, lessons and meals, a long history of unrest and injustice lies hidden, and as the day wears on, a violent future looms large on the horizon.

Tickets: FREE, booking required | Age: 14+ Thursday 9 March, 7PM Zest Theatre and house present THRIVE Ashleigh, Ollie and Raph didn’t go looking for suffering, but suffering found them anyway.

When the foundations of their friendship are shaken to the core by the sudden death of a friend, they must dig deep to make sense of the tragedy in order to help recover, survive and maybe even Thrive. Inspired by true stories of young people, Thrive beautifully explores the inner strength we can often find when faced with trauma.

Tickets: £15/ £5 concs | Age: 14+ Friday 10 & Saturday 11 March, 7.30PM UEA Opera Society present DIDO AND AENEAS An epic tale of love and loss. Dido and Aeneas tells the heart-breaking story of a doomed love affair between Dido, the widowed Queen of Carthage and the Trojan Prince Aeneas.

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PERFORMANCES Tuesday 14 March, 7.30PM Dom Coyote & The Bloodmoneys and house present SONGS FOR THE END OF THE WORLD Part gig. Part play. Part apocalypse. Set in a dystopian future, the bizarre English town of Ashley-Coombe and its inhabitants are steadily steamrolling towards catastrophe. Inspired

by Philip K Dick’s post-apocalyptic novel Dr. Bloodmoney, Ziggy stardust and 1950s rock’n’roll, Songs for the End of the World is a show like no other.

Tickets: £15/ £5 concs | Age: 12+ Monday 3 April, 11AM Barnstorm Theatre Company and house present MONDAY’S CHILD A joyous show about the bond between the young and the old. Monday’s Child is a poetic story of the unique bond between a little girl and an old woman suffering memory loss. Together, in a dream-like garden, they sing and dance and dress up as they joyously explore a treasure trove of memories.

Tickets: £10/ £5 concs | Age: 4+ PERFORMANCES BOX OFFICE 01603 598646 / thegarage.org.uk

EVENTS Monday 13 - Wednesday 15 February, 10AM - 3.30PM ACTORS & MUSICIANS ACADEMY A three day masterclass with award winning theatre company DumbWise. Spend three days working with experienced industry professionals broadening your performance skills. DumbWise Theatre Company create bold, dynamic pieces of work that explore physical, rhythmical and musical theatre.

Cost: £30 (February 3 day academy) / £100 (Summer 2 week academy 14 - 26 August, 10AM - 3.30PM) Bookings: 01603 283382 / thegarage.org.uk Age: 14 - 25

Scoobys Street School Credit: Katrina Bowen

Monday 13 - Tuesday 14 February, 10AM - 3PM SCOOBY’S STREET SCHOOL Half-term holiday fun for 7-11 year olds with the fantastic Scooby! A two day street school where you will be put through your paces, warm up, warm down, jump around, play games and dance, dance, dance!

Cost: £50/ £45 concs Bookings: 01603 283382 / thegarage.org.uk Age: 7 - 11 Friday 17 February, 10.30 - 11.30AM TODDLER DISCO Join The Garage as we transform our studio for disco fun this half term! With song and dance, and props for playtime and games! Toddlers must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

Tickets: £3, booking required Bookings: 01603 283382 / thegarage.org.uk Age: 1.5 - 4 Thursday 30 March, 7.30PM The Garage present TURNSTYLE 2017 Turnstyle brings you the latest work created by choreographers including Scott ‘Scooby’ Atkins, Emma Brady, Cat Chapman, Katy Dunne and Laura McGill. Showcasing dance companies from The Garage and its partners including Connect, D4Dance, Full Tilt, Mosaic, Passion Productions and Pulse as well as guest performances from across the region.

Tickets: £10/ £8 concs Bookings: 01603 598646 / thegarage.org.uk Venue: Norwich Playhouse Age: ALL

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MASTERCLASSES & WORKSHOPS DANCE FOR WELLBEING

Monday 16 January - 17 July, 10AM - 12PM The Garage presents DANCE FOR WELLBEING This weekly course is for people aged 16+ who want to work on improving their mental health and wellbeing. Get your week off to a positive start with a dance and movement class.

Course 1 Mondays 16 January - 27 March (excluding half-term, 13 February) Course 2 Mondays 8 May - 17 July (excluding half-term, 29 May) Cost: £2 per class including tea Participants are required to sign up for the duration of one course.

Bookings: 01603 283382 / thegarage.org.uk Age: 16+

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Monday 13 February - Friday 3 March The Garage presents WHEELCHAIR DANCE TASTER SESSIONS New taster dance sessions for young people who have physical disabilities or limited mobility.

These classes come with the aim of interesting people in the activity and getting people into dance. We are looking to start regular Wheelchair Dance Classes next term, which will have fees in line with our class programme.

Our dance tutors are trained by the Wheelchair Dance Association and are experienced dance practitioners.

Monday 13 Feb 1PM - 3PM Thursday 16 Feb 2PM - 4PM Tuesday 21 Feb 4PM - 6PM Friday 3 March 5PM - 7PM Cost: £2 per session Bookings: 01603 283382, following booking we will make a phone call to discuss individual needs.

Age: 10 - 18

CLASSES There are over 60 classes on offer for all ages and abilities, from toddler dance to ballet.

Please refer to https://issuu.com/thegarage/ docs/brochurespring17vf_print_amended_sp for the classes’ timetable.

Zest Theatre and house present THRIVE

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King's Lynn Corn Exchange The Classic Rock Show Tuesday 14 February, 7.30pm £24.50 - £34.50

Following the huge success of its '20 Greatest Guitar Riffs’ tours, and as further testimony to the enduring popularity of classic rock music, the critically acclaimed stage production The Classic Rock Show returns to the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange on Tuesday 14 February to deliver up its eagerly awaited new show, the ‘A-Z of Rock’.

Performing the greatest songs from right across the alphabet of rock, The Classic Rock Show’s world class band powers through classic rock’s finest moments, from AC/DC and Aerosmith to Eric Clapton, The Eagles, ELO, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meatloaf and Queen to The Who, Zeppelin, ZZ Top and everything in between, performed with note-for-note precision that truly brings the original iconic and era defining recordings back to life on stage, with a huge sound and light show to match plus much, much more!

Anthem after anthem, riff after riff, power chord after power chord - ‘The Classic Rock Show’ takes you on a musical journey through two and a half hours of foot-stomping fun, culminating in a showstopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed. A gem of a rock show - sore throat guaranteed!

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Cirque Du Hilarious Wednesday 15 February, 2.30pm £14 / Child £14 / Family (3) £36 (4) £48

The perfect show to bring the children to in February half term - Cirque Du Hilarious on Wednesday 15 February.

This show is over two hours of continuous laughter! Clive and Danny’s madcap hilarious humour and lunacy manages to cross all ages from Children, Teenagers, Mums, Dads and Grandparents! This is seriously the funniest show you will ever see, don’t miss it!

If you haven’t been fortunate enough to see these guys before, you’re about to be introduced to a whole new experience and laugh like never before. Clive and Danny are actually father and son and along with the rest of the team have audiences in tears of laughter from start to finish.

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You Win Again Friday 17 February, 7.30pm £22.50 / Groups 1 in 10 free

You remember the song’s, now experience their story at King’s Lynn Corn Exchange on Friday 17 February. Following its West End Debut at the Leicester Square Theatre, You Win Again - The Story of The Bee Gees will be embarking on its first ever nationwide tour. Immerse yourself into the brother’s hits through the Sixties, Seventies & Eighties, topped off with a glittering array of iconic artists they wrote for, such as Diana Ross, Celine Dion & Dionne Warwick. This spectacular production tells the incredible story of The Brothers Gibb in an all new musical experience through the eyes of their manager.

Follow the band and their lives, through the early charting triumphs and fall from grace onto their meteoric climb back to the top…to become the multi-million selling Super Group we know and love today. This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Night Fever, Stayin' Alive, More Than A Woman, You Should Be Dancing, How Deep is Your Love?, Jive Talkin', Tragedy, Massachusetts, Words, I've Got to Get a Message to You, Too Much Heaven, Islands in the Stream, Grease, If I Can't Have You and many more! You Win Again – The Story of The Bee Gee’s, touring the UK from January 2017.

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The Elvis Years Saturday 18 February, 7.30pm £22.50 / Concs £21.50

Celebrating 10 years on the road this year, The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley, at King’s Lynn Corn Exchange on Saturday 18 February. With a top line-up of actor-musicians, multiple costume changes and nostalgic film footage, this glittering two-hour production charts the musical and emotional highs and lows of Elvis’ amazing journey from poor truck-driving teenager from Tupelo, Mississippi through the army, Hollywood and finally the legendary Las Vegas concerts. Directed by top record producer David Mackay (Dusty Springfield, Cliff Richard, Bonnie Tyler, New Seekers), the lead role is perfectly portrayed by Mario Kombou (from West End production Jailhouse Rock), who is officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises and Elvis’ first cousin Donna Presley.

This feel good show will instantly transport you back to the golden years of rock ’n’ roll, as you witness Elvis audition for the very first time at Sun Studios, then become part of the TV audience for the '68 Comeback Special, and finally dance in the aisles at a Las Vegas concert as Mario recreates with incredible accuracy the charisma, stage presence and humour of the man himself - you may even get your hands on a scarf! Taking in all the biggest hits including Always On My Mind, (recently voted the UKs all-time favourite Elvis song), That’s Alright Mama, All Shook Up, Blue Suede Shoes, Suspicious Minds, American Trilogy as well as Hollywood favourites Bossa Nova Baby and Viva Las Vegas, you will leave the building on cloud 9!!

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King's Lynn Corn Exchange T.REXTASY Sunday 19 February, 7.30pm

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T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. They have become widely accepted as the world’s only official tribute show dedicated to Marc Bolan and T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc’s family, estate and catalogue management, not to mention original members of T.Rex. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’.

This year T.Rextasy are celebrating Marc’s life and works with a very special commemorative tour.

Truly a rock ’n’ roll concert for all ages - If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you, come along to King’s Lynn Corn Exchange on Sunday 19 February.

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Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac Hits to Blues Tour Friday 24 February, 8pm

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Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s ultimate homage to Fleetwood Mac, return to the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange on Friday 24 February, for their landmark Hits to Blues World Tour.

Encompassing nearly five decade of legendary music and channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Hits to Blues offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved bands of all time.

From the exultant heights of such classic hits as Rhiannon, Don’t Stop, You Make Loving Fun, and Seven Wonders, to the cathartic relationship autopsies contained on the bestselling Rumours album, Hits to Blues - like previous Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac concert performances - guarantees to offer its audiences a rich and emotive musical experience, blowing away the cobwebs and rekindling those precious personal memories in a way that only the best music can.

True to the band’s roots, ‘Hits to Blues’ will also feature a comprehensive profile of the work of legendary British bluesman, and Fleetwood Mac founder, Peter Green. With faithful renditions of early Mac masterpieces such as Albatross, Oh Well, and the plaintive Man of the World, the show promises to bring the full depth and power of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac back to life.

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Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly praised chorus and full orchestra

La Boheme Sunday 5 March 7.30pm

£37 / £33 / Concs £2 off / Groups 1 in 10 Free.

Puccini La Boheme, one of the most romantic operas ever written is returning to King’s Lynn Corn Exchange on Sunday 5 March. Introducing the international soprano Alyona Kistenyova as Mimi and starring Olga Perrier, the international French Soprano as Musetta.

Award-winning opera producer Ellen Kent brings one of the most romantic operas ever written to the stage in her new tour traditionally staged featuring beautiful sets and costumes. The set reflects the Bohemian art of the period and will include a brass band, snow effects and Musetta’s dog will also make an entrance.

Puccini’s masterpiece, La Boheme, is based on Henri Murger’s novel Scenes de la vie de boheme. Set in Paris, it focuses on the love between seamstress Mimi and poet Rodolfo. The powerful and emotional La Boheme is the tragic tale of hopeless romance between the doomed, consumptive Mimi and penniless writer Rodolfo.

After falling in love instantly, Rodolfo later leaves Mimi due to her flirtatious behaviour, although he wracked by guilt since their life together has probably worsened Mimi’s delicate constitution. In true tragic opera fashion, the pair reunite briefly at the end before Mimi dies.

Ellen said: “The scene when Mimi and Rodolfo meet and she sings They Call Me Mimi always makes me cry. It’s a lovely piece of music.” Ellen was inspired by reading George Orwell’s book “Down and out in Paris”, in her depiction of the extreme poverty in the backstreets and attics of Paris.

This classic tale of Parisian love and loss features many famous arias including Your Tiny Hand is Frozen, They Call Me Mimi and Musetta’s Waltz.

Authentic, tender and passionate - Daily Telegraph Sung in Italian with English surtitles. * Cast subject to change.

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King's Lynn Corn Exchange Peter Pan On Ice Wednesday 15 - Sunday 19 March

Wed & Thu 2.30pm £26.50, concs £25.50, Child & OAPS £16.50 Wed &Thu 7.30pm £26.50, concs £25.50, Child £16.50 Fri, Sat & Sun £28, concs £27, Child £17.50 ‘Second to the right’, said Peter, ‘and then straight on to the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange.’

The world-renowned Russian Ice Stars brings to your theatre a new adaptation of this famous fantasy adventure Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie.

Wendy, Michael and John are visited in the nursery by Peter Pan himself, who teaches them to fly with the help of Tinker Bell, and takes them on a magical journey to Never Land.

Packed with all your favourite characters including Tiger Lilly, Mr Smee and the vengeful Captain Hook whose appetite for revenge is perfectly recreated in this spectacular adaptation on ice. So come with me to the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange for a 5 day run, where dreams are born, and time is never planned. Just think of happy things, and your heart will fly on wings, forever, in Never Never Land!

Based on the story by J.M. Barrie. By arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity and Samuel French Ltd.

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HOLY HOLY play NORWICH - UEA (The LCR) on Sunday 2nd April 2017!

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Holy Holy comprises Tony Visconti on bass, Woody Woodmansey on drums, Glenn Gregory on vocals, James Stevenson from The Alarm, Gene Loves Jezebel, Gen X, The Cult and Chelsea on guitar and Berenice Scott and Jessica Morgan on keyboards.

Tony Visconti worked closely with Bowie throughout his career producing with Bowie no less than 12 classic Bowie albums, ‘David Bowie’ (1969), ‘The Man Who Sold the World’ (70), ‘David Live’ (74), ‘Young Americans’ (75), ‘Low’ (77), ‘Heroes’ (77), ‘Stage’ (78), ‘Lodger’ (79), ‘Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) (80), ‘Heathen’ (2002), ‘Reality’ (2003), ‘The Next Day’ (2013) and Bowie’s final album ‘Black Star’ in 2016.

Tony produced 7 albums with T Rex including their classic Electric Warrior album. He has also produced and worked with Georgie Fame, Badfinger, Gentle Giant, Caravan, Osibisa, Thin Lizzy, Adam Ant, The Kaiser Chiefs, Manic Street Preachers, Morrissey and Iggy Pop amongst many others.

In 2014 Woody and Tony formed Holy Holy, specifically to perform ‘The Man who Sold the World’ album live. Tony not only produced this classic 1970 album but also played bass on the album with Woody on drums and the legendary late Mick Ronson on guitar. The group undertook a short tour in the UK in September 2014 and a larger scale tour Twitter: @icenimagazine

of the UK and Japan in the summer of 2015. In January 2016 they toured the east coast of the United States and followed this with a full tour of US and Canadian cities in Spring of this year.

The Spiders all hailed from Hull, so to mark the city being designated ‘City of Culture 2017’ two concerts with Holy Holy were organised, but this time doing the iconic Ziggy Stardust album. Both sold out in a day.

The band Holy Holy, featuring the original Spiders drummer Woody Woodmansey, long time Bowie collaborator and legendary producer Tony Visconti and Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory, will perform the first ever live rendition of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars in its entirety.

Rediscover an album and talent that shaped and changed the face of music forever in this once in a lifetime show.

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Horoscopes For February Aries 21 March - 20 April With Mars in your sign all

Libra 24 September - 23 October Your interactions

month, and joined on the 4th by the glamorous energies of Venus, this can be your month to shine. The Lunar Eclipse on the 11th also gives you fabulous support to express yourself and to demonstrate to people what makes you so unique. The 22nd to the 29th will see you resist all attempts to reshape you into anything other than the way you want to be.

with others take centre stage this month, but it could be getting to know someone new through a shared interest or a mutual friend which provides the initial spark. In an existing relationship, if you feel a partner tends to lack consideration or take you for granted, then they may see a much feistier side of your nature in the last week of the month.

Taurus 21 April - 21 May It may be hard to pinpoint

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November You can find

exactly why, but if there is any part of your existence which feels unsettled or unsatisfactory, it's likely to show up this month. If you work in an environment where there's little acknowledgement, let alone praise, this could be an area that you look to change. The Solar Eclipse of the 26th can see one special friend become so much more important.

yourself really motivated this month and even tasks that have held little appeal can be cleared away with aplomb. This can also be a fine time to gain new insights into your physical, psychological and emotional well-being. If you have a more creative bent, the arrival of Mercury on the 26th in your sector of self-expression and a Solar Eclipse, will work wonders.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June This can be quite a month

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December Your ruler

socially, with you taking the lead. A fabulous Lunar Eclipse suggests that you're going to be building up lots of new alliances over the next six months. These can also be linked to your more worldly interactions, when you'll be drawn to kindly and compassionate souls, but perhaps also to those who have more unusual interests than most.

Jupiter slams on the brakes on the 6th, but this simply asks you to become more mindful of your long-term hopes and to focus on those which have a serious chance of success, rather than spreading yourself too thinly. Your sex appeal is going to absolutely skyrocket too this month, but for any serious relationship to develop it'll need to have a solid emotional basis.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July Expect to be in the limelight

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January All sorts of changes

this month Cancer, a time when your goals and ambitions come very much into sharp focus. Yours is a Cardinal sign, this means you are a leader and you need to have your voice heard in order to feel satisfied with your lot. The last week of the month could see you liberate yourself from a situation which is no longer working any more for you.

are possible on the home front, particularly if you're improving or renovating. But this month's Solar Eclipse on the 26th puts the emphasis very much on your ideas and ways of expressing them. You may find yourself drawn to poetry, literature or music which have a powerful impact on your senses. You may even look for a new vehicle at this time, Capricorn.

Leo 24 July - 23 August The Lunar Eclipse in your sign

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February You can find yourself

on the 11th really pushes you to move beyond your comfort zone, not just in February but right through to the time of your birthday. In fact, this is a month when you may find yourself wanting to tear down any long-term obstacle or restriction. However, one area that will require a little bit more care is joint finances or anything to do with property.

really full of vim and vigour this month, and particularly from the 7th, when Mercury sweeps into your sign. There can be lots of unexpected conversations and some dazzling connections. If you're hoping to add sparkle to your love life, there's an excellent chance to connect with some new and exciting people. You can be imaginative around finances too.

Virgo 24 August - 23 September There is going to be

Pisces 20 February - 20 March The arrival of Mercury

an intensity to proceedings this month, but this can add an edge of excitement. However, from the 11th, with your ruler relocating in your sector of precision, your natural ability to focus in on what's really essential is going to be heightened.

Your relationships are given a significant boost for the next six months on the back of the Solar Eclipse of the 26th.

in your sign on the 26th and the Pisces Solar Eclipse on the same day sets the scene for the following six months. This can see you really flourish when it comes to your individuality and unique approach to situations. Your desire to benefit more from your talents is also going to increase to a new high and there is every chance that your fortunes can improve.

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