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June so soon? 5th June sees World Environment Day encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Read how Norfolk funeral director, Rosedale Funeral Home, is doing its bit by contributing to plastic reduction on Page 10. Also, James McVey, of the Vamps, shows his support for the Wildlife Trusts' annual 30 Days Wild challenge (page 48). Is it time you asked for help? Susan Leigh, Counsellor and Hypnotherapist, shares advice for those struggling or feeling vulnerable on Pages 24-25. Attention Star Wars fans! Gadget Man, Matt Porter, reviews Sphero's latest robot, R2-D2 and its host of special features on Pages 22-23. What does it mean to be 'school ready'? Becca from SeeWhatMummySays gives her opinion on the matter and shares what she believes are important qualities and skills to possess before commencing the Reception year in formal education.
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“You Reap What You Sow”
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THE FRIENDS OF ICENI REVEAL
Is Your Child 'School Ready'?
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The Benjamin Foundation Monthly Update New Maternity Assessment Unit At NNUH A Plastic-Free Future For Floral Arrangements Norwich Company Funds Big C Cancer Research Project The Friends Of Iceni Reveal BoudiccHare See What Mummy Says Is Your Child 'School Ready'? Iceni Columnists Mark King Iceni Columnists Keri Beevis 9 Of The Best... Statement Cushions
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June At Nova Silver This Month At Nova Silver HQ Dog Show And Family Fun Day In Aid Of... The GadgetMan Review R2-D2 From Sphero Is It Time To Ask For Help? Norfolk In Photographs Jamie Skipper Social Media Twitter Moments Motoring Review Jaguar XE R-Sport Nibbles & Tipples June What's On... Across Norfolk This Month
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What's On... King's Lynn Corn Exchange What's On... Frankie’s Guys What's On... The Overtones What's On... Paws For A Good Cause What's On... Derren Brown What's On... Special Musical Reunion What's On... The Evolution Of... What's On... One Two Groove Iceni Horoscopes What Do Your Stars Hold?
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The Benjamin Foundation Town Tots: Building Intergenerational Community Links Since 2017, Rose Meadow residential care home, on the outskirts of North Walsham, has played host to visits by the children of The Benjamin Foundation Town Tots pre-school. Now, several months into the initiative to bring generations together, the benefits for both parties are clear to see.
“It’s just really nice to see the children,” one resident of Rose Meadow says. “We enjoy their company. They’re very good. They like playing with puzzles when they’re here - they’re great fun.” Managed by Norse Care, Rose Meadow welcomed the opportunity to strengthen community links. Now their lounge is filled with colouring books, games and jigsaw puzzles ready for the monthly visits by Town Tots.
Town Tots Early Years Practitioner Emma Brown says, “Our visits to Rose Meadow mix the generations and it really works. Everybody looks forward to it and it builds links within our community, which is part of the Early Years Foundation Stage that we work to." With one young person describing Rose Meadow as “a beautiful house of Nannies and Grandads”, the regular excursions are also having a positive impact on the lives of the children from Town Tots pre-school. Emma continues, “It’s an amazing experience for the children; it offers them insight and understanding, for example, they now understand that the frames they see at Rose Meadow help people to walk.”
Amelia Perriss, Manager of Rose Meadow, says, “Building intergenerational links within our community is incredibly important. It’s great to see our residents’ faces light up and see them engaging and interacting with the little ones. It supports their wellbeing and brings a smile to their faces.” Learn more about Town Tots pre school: https://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/town-tots
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Butterfly Treasure Hunt - There’s Still Time To Book Your Place
The Benjamin Foundation’s annual summer fundraising event is coming to Norwich for the first time with a fun trail around the city and a gourmet BBQ for friends, colleagues and family to enjoy. The Butterfly Treasure Hunt will take place on the evening of Thursday 21st June, with Clapham and Collinge Solicitors as the main event sponsors. It will start and finish at the stunning Rooftop Gardens restaurant and bar in the Union Building on Rose Lane.
Marketing and Fundraising Manager Chris Elliott says, “We are thrilled to be bringing our annual summer fundraising event to Norwich. We hope to have plenty of teams sign up to search the city for our butterfly logo and solve clues along the way. There will be ‘treasure’ for the winning team.” Tickets are £24.50 (plus Eventbrite fee) and include a drink and BBQ at the Rooftop Gardens. Please pre-book by Monday 18th June on the charity’s website: https://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/butterfly-treasure-hunt If your business is interested in sponsoring a clue for the Butterfly Treasure Hunt, please contact Chris on 07825 130003. Keep up to date!
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New Maternity Assessment Unit At NNUH
Midwifery staff in the New Maternity Assessment Unit.
A host of local companies and the N&N Hospital charity have helped to fund a new MacLeod Maternity Assessment Unit at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, which will benefit hundreds of local pregnant women and their babies each year. The new three-bay unit is situated next to the delivery suite at the hospital and sees about 30 -50 women each week to carry out extra monitoring, where needed, or perform tests such as glucose monitoring to detect gestational diabetes for mums-to-be. Ann Walker, Acting Head of Midwifery, says: “Having a dedicated space has enabled us to speed up the assessment service for women and reduce the busy feel on delivery suite where the assessments would previously have taken place. We wanted to improve the patient experience as some women may need several visits to be assessed during their pregnancy. Louise Cook, N&N Fundraising Manager, says: “The N&N Hospital charity funds a range of improvements for patients and we welcome all the contributions which have helped us buy equipment and convert some of the rooms next to delivery suite to create the new unit.” The following organisations helped with donations to the Maternity Assessment Unit: MacLeod family, The Sunshine Ladies, A and E Motors, The Assembley House, Dialhouse, Reepham, Dolly & Belles Vintage Tea Party, Dotty Pottery, Dunston Hall, Middletons, Gnaw, Norfolk Gin, Figbar, Adnams, Jarrolds, History Mystery, Norwich Porridge, Kettle Chips, Imagine Spa. PAGE
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A Plastic-Free Future For Floral Arrangements Paper replaces the cellophane. Even existing card holders made from plastic can be replaced by an alternative crafted from bamboo.
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A Norfolk funeral director is reducing the amount of plastic used in floral arrangements by offering fully biodegradable memorial wreaths and tributes as an option. Rosedale Funeral Home has teamed up with local florist and grower Gabriel’s Garden to provide the service after seeing all the media coverage about plastic reduction and thinking about what they could do to contribute. Although the flowers themselves can often be composted, some contain pesticides that make this unsuitable. Wreaths and arrangements are normally set in floral foam, which takes many years to biodegrade, if at all, and plastic cellophane is used to wrap bouquets. However, there are other materials that can be used that allows the entire arrangement to be composted. The toxic foam traditionally used can be replaced by using moss blocks secured with biodegradable copper wire. Recycled moulded cardboard and willow whips are used to create wreaths of all shapes and sizes that can either be composted or become a lasting tribute. And planters made of moss and filled with seasonal native flowers can be planted at the grave for a long lasting and natural memorial.
Anne Beckett-Allen, director of Rosedale Funeral Home, said: “We are committed to reducing the amount of plastic and non-recyclable materials we use generally as a company. I think many people will be surprised at just how many floral arrangements can’t be composted so we believe that offering this option to our clients is a real positive step for the environment.” “Most crematoria have composting facilities available owing to the large gardens that they maintain, but almost all of the flowers go into landfill, still attached to their plastic containers. Many of our families are also requesting greener funerals for their loved ones and whilst we can offer wicker coffins and green transport we haven’t until now been able to provide a fully sustainable option.” Gabrielle Reid, from Gabriel’s Garden, said: “We grow our flowers and foliage without the use of chemicals and pesticides. Our aim is to reduce the use of floral foam and plastics within the floristry business. There is a growing nationwide movement of eco-friendly florists who are committed to using alternative methods and products, ensuring the wreaths and arrangements look just as good, if not better, using more environmentally friendly materials.” “Many people are more conscious about reducing their use of plastic and appreciate our locally grown flowers. We’re passionate about sustainability and welcome the opportunity to play our part in making our natural products look their best without harming the environment.”
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Norwich Company Funds Big C Cancer Research Project
Pictured above (Left to right) Prof. Colin Cooper, Carolyn Sexton Big C chairman, Dr Dan Brewer, Alan Boswell, Dr Chris Bushby
Leading independent insurance brokers and financial planners, Alan Boswell Group has given £50,000 towards a Big C funded cancer research project being undertaken at the Norwich Research Park in Norfolk. This is in addition to the group raising £15,000 in 2017 for the Norfolk and Waveney based charity. Dr Dan Brewer will work with Professor Colin Cooper to research and discover new sub-types of cancer. Understanding these sub-types of the disease is important to help predict survival, inform treatment options and suggest new drug treatment strategies to improve the lives of those affected by cancer. Dr Chris Bushby, Chief Executive at Big C, said, “We are extremely grateful to the board of directors at Alan Boswell Group for their commitment and partnership in this significant cancer research project, which will benefit those affected by cancer locally and far beyond.
It is a fantastic example of a corporate organisation pledging their involvement and financial backing to help accelerate the progress of cancer research and enhance our understanding to better prevent and treat the disease. We would welcome approaches from any other organisations interested in this area of support.” Group Executive Chairman Alan Boswell, comments: “Everyone has a story about somebody close to them who has been affected by this disease. We’re extremely proud to help support the amazing research undertaken right here in East Anglia.” Big C has a long-standing partnership with Alan Boswell Group, which has seen the company raise nearly £100,000 over the past 20 years for those locally affected by cancer. To learn more about the work Big C does to improve the lives of those affected by cancer in Norfolk and Waveney, please visit: www.big-c.co.uk PAGE
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BOUDICCHARE REVEALED
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The Friends Of Iceni Reveal BoudiccHare On Thursday May 17, during the monthly Norfolk ‘TweetUp’, the Friends of Iceni gathered to reveal a very special warrior - BoudiccHare. The East Anglian warrior queen of the ancient Norfolk Iceni tribe is sponsored by The Friends of Iceni, a collective of 18 local independent businesses. Martin Green, Project Manager from the GoGoHares, said, ‘The Iceni Collective are brilliant for our trail as they are all so prolific on social media, which in turn helps their networking using their character as a point of reference. Having a team of so many, this tribe will surely be one to watch!’ The Friends of Iceni, returning sponsors from GoGoDragons 2015, chose artist Helen L. Smith, who also designed and painted their popular GoGo King Tut. Colin Jeffery, Director of Iceni Magazine, said, “Huge thanks to our wonderful artist Helen L Smith for realising our vision so perfectly! It’s been a pleasure to have her on board once again.” Colin Jeffery explained the inspiration behind this GoGoHare: “The name for our hare was
an obvious choice, but the design was intended to turn the famous story of ‘Queen Boudicca releasing a hare from her gown’ on its head, with the hare being the carrier of Boudicca instead. Legend has it that Boudicca released a hare from the folds of her garment and whichever way it ran, was a sign showing her the direction to invade. Mr Jeffery added, “We would like to urge anyone who takes part in this year’s trail to share photos of themselves with BoudiccHare on social media in support of this exciting charity event.” The team behind this sculpture can be found actively tweeting in the realms of #norfolkhour Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8.30 - 9.30pm and the hare will be no exception with the twitter handle of @boudicchare. Follow BoudiccHare on Twitter: @BoudiccHare, Instagram: @BoudiccHare and Facebook: www.facebook.com/BoudiccHare.
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The GoGoHares trail will start on Sunday June 24th and run through to Saturday September 8th. The leverets will be joining the main trail on 2nd July and return to their owners after 2nd September. There will be a final chance to see all the large sculptures called Hare today Gone Tomorrow on 7 - 10th October, after which 50 sculptures will be auctioned off on 11th October, raising valuable funds for Norfolk children’s charity Break. Regional children’s charity Break has been changing young lives across East Anglia for 50 years. They support children and young people in care, young care leavers, children and young people with disabilities and families experiencing crisis. Break help vulnerable children and young people, however they need it, to have a safe place to call home, to grow in confidence and be ready to face life’s challenges. GoGoHares is brought to Norwich with the help from supporting partners Aspiration Europe, The Norwich BID, The Beeston Group, intu Chapelfield and The Norse Group. The trail is also being supported by the: EDP and Norwich
Evening news as media partners, Ridgeons as logistics partner, Pensthorpe Natural Park as the GoGoCreate main sponsor and Jarrold as retail partner. You can find out all you need to know about the trail on the gogohares.co.uk website, pick up a trail map at local tourist attractions or download the GoGoHares app for £1.99, and begin ticking off the hares one by one! For more information on the trail and the charity visit: gogohares.co.uk and follow @GoGoHares2018 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. #GGH18 To find out which companies make up 'The Friends Of Iceni' visit: www.icenimagazine.co.uk/friends-of-iceni/
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SEEWHATMUMMYSAYS
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Is Your Child ‘School Ready’? A number of parents are now choosing to ‘defer’ their child's entry into school (legally a child doesn’t have to be in education until the term after their 5th birthday - for some children this can be when they are in year 1). The number of parents/guardians requesting to defer a school start has risen by 84% between 2015 and 2017 according to the DFE (Department for Education) statistics. Many parents don't feel their child is ready for school. You may have chosen to apply to send your child into full-time education in September and be wondering if you have made the right decision. You may also keep hearing the term ‘school readiness’. This is a term used to describe when a child is ready for school. However, a child is not necessarily expected to do all of these
before starting school, but should be working towards achieving them. You will also find that there are many definitions of school readiness with no definitive answer as to what it is, and it is really important to remember that each child learns in different ways and at different times. Many parents think it is important to have their child know colours, shapes, numbers, letters etc but from talking to reception teachers, working in childcare and seeing a number of children, the general feeling is that the most important skills are confidence, self-help skills and social skills. A general guide is that children who are preparing for school can: * Mostly get dressed and undressed on their own (and working towards buttons)
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* Have the confidence to communicate their needs eg. toilet, hunger, feeling unwell * Be able to separate from their parent/carer * Be able to wash and dry their hands * Be able to toilet independently (or with minimal support) * Understand and follow age-appropriate boundaries and instructions * Take turns, interact appropriately and share with others * Sit and listen for short periods of time * Express their thoughts and ideas through their vocabulary * Focus on, and be interested in, actvities
I will always remember on our daughter's first day at school, I asked her teacher if they prefer them to know their letters etc and she said “Please, no. We do all that in reception, but it is easier for us to teach them the right way, than have to undo it when they have been taught an old way. The most important skills they can have from home are independence and socialisation skills”.
The rest will follow. Of course, if they can already do the above it can be advantageous to recognise some numbers and letters or be able to write their name, but in reception they will learn these things.
Thanks for reading! Becca
The picture above is available in full size from www.nurseryresources.org We will be posting on our blog soon in more detail about each of the expectations for being “school ready” and will also share links to each of the posters available!
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The Diary of a Norfolk Family By Mark King
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The first bank holiday of the year was a surprise. Monday evening sitting on Eccles Beach with the sun beating down as it gently settled in the distance with the shoreline to ourselves except for the occasional dog walker, and it was just heavenly.
We had a small barbecue firing away with a mixture of sausages and burgers sizzling on top while a small trail of smoke wafted into the air. My daughter’s friend had stayed the Sunday for a sleep over and as the two of them soaked up the sun, my boy splashed into the water with his mini surf board. I took control of the cooking like a caveman standing guard over the fire while keeping a watchful eye on any beast that might dare to snatch my hard fought for meal. A beautiful looking dog with long brown shaggy hair that had sniffed the delights carried on the wind came closer and closer hoping to gain a treat. It immediately caught the attention of all the children who came over, and gave it plenty of fuss which it
gladly enjoyed. Its owner joined us and we chatted. Once they had left the requests for us to get our own family dog got louder and louder. Since our cat Sunny passed away after fifteen happy years, the children would love to get a family dog as a replacement. I soon distracted them with some delicious barbecued food. We sat on towels with our toes in the sand. We also enjoyed a good old fashioned 99 Ice-cream from a van parked on top of the cliff. It was a glorious bank holiday weekend weather wise and a real treat. Most years you can expect wind, rain, grey skies and generally a wash out for the early May Day weekend, but not this year. If only our weather could be more predictable, but then again it’s such an influence on the British mentality. It’s probably one of the reasons us Brits are so unpredictable, and something the politicians should have taken into account before calling the E.U Referendum and expecting to get the result they wanted! www.always-hanging-around.blogspot.com Follow on twitter: @author_king
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Bake Off Competition There are few things in life I am good at. Drinking wine, looking after pussycats, sleeping, telling stories and eating: it’s a short list. Now when it comes to eating, I am something of Above: Keri Beevis an over achiever. Others may call it having a big eye, but ‘over achiever’ sounds more productive. My specialist skill area is pizza, closely followed by cheese and crackers, and though I will always pick savoury over sweet, I still like to do my bit for the chocolate and cake industry. So unsurprisingly I was over the moon when I found out some of the girls I work with were planning on having a bake off competition… especially when they asked me to be one of the judges. Now initially I was a little skeptical. The plan was for the cakes to be judged and the winner announced, before slices were sold off to the office staff with the proceeds going to charity. ‘So let me get this right?’ I asked Hannah who was organising the event. ‘You girls are going to pay an
entry fee to be able to bake a cake. You then want me to eat a slice of everyone’s cake, for free, tell you which one I think is the best, then everyone else in the office has to pay if they want to eat a slice?’ ‘That’s right,’ she beamed. My work clothes have been feeling rather snug of late and I had been planning on going on a diet, but it was for charity. I decided the dieting would have to wait while I did my bit for this worthy cause. The other judge was my friend, Ness, who is like the Mary Berry of our office. She had been selected for her baking expertise, so I can only assume I was picked for my cake eating skills. Of course everyone was too polite to confirm this, but we all knew it was true. So the day finally arrived. I toyed with eating a croissant to line my stomach, but settled for just a cup of coffee, and boy, am I glad I did. By the time I had sampled all of the cakes, I was on a chocolate high and in dire need of looser pants. I also felt sick for much of the day. And that folks is what happens when you literally have your cake and eat it. PAGE
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NOVA SILVER
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June At Nova Silver This month at Nova Silver HQ, it’s all very exciting. We’re hosting a GoGo Hare! Part of the city trail, our Hare will be sitting in our shop window. The Hares will be live across the city from the 24th June, lasting until the 8th of September this year. Presented by Break in partnership with Wild in Art, there will be two trails one consisting of 50 sculptures forming the main trail and a further 15 across various Norfolk towns, villages and tourist attractions. Each Hare will have been specially designed by local artists and will each feature a little bit about the artist and design. The GoGo trails are created by the charity Break, who have been making life better for vulnerable children and young people across East Anglia for 50 years. They provide a home for children who need it and ensure they have the best start in life that they can get. Proceeds from the trail will go towards this worthy charity, so make sure you get involved this year. We are very excited to be a part of what we think is a wonderful activity for such a good cause and hope to see many of our customers participating in the trail. We even have the perfect accessories! Our Boxing Hare pendant, studs and earrings, are currently available both in-store and online and make an excellent match to the event.
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DOG SHOW/FAMILY FUN DAY Issue 62 2018
Dog Show And Family Fun Day In Aid Of Wells Community Hospital Trust
Proudly sponsored by Barefoot Norfolk Ltd, we are happy to announce our fabulous fun filled day for all the family … two and four-legged … at Wells Town Football Ground, Beach Rd, Wellsnext-the- Sea NR23 1DR from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 8th July 2018. *Free parking courtesy of Holkham Estates via Wells Town, Freeman Street Car park, NR23 1FD* Gates open & registration from 10am, with classes from 11am - 4pm. Lots of fun classes for your dog to enter together with a huge array of children’s activities as well over 40 craft stalls, trade stands and food outlets including refreshments at Wells Town Football Club House. Guest of honour will be Norman Lamb, Member of Parliament for North Norfolk.
*Entry £4 per person & children under 12 go free!* Wells Community Hospital Trust is a local charity that provides a wide range of flexible and integrated health & wellbeing services for the community it serves. We support people locally to keep independent longer by the provision of high quality preventative clinical services and nonclinical therapeutic support within a safe environment. We receive no core funding from the NHS, therefore rely on fundraising events throughout the year to ensure our sustainability, with one of our largest events now being our annual ‘Dog Show & Family Fun Day’. Do join us for what promises to be a fun day with doggies training activities, ‘Have A Go’ sessions, live music, children’s entertainment and bouncy castles plus much, much more… For
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THE GADGET MAN
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R2-D2 From Sphero The ever-faithful Star Wars droid in the palm of your hand Having reviewed some of Sphero’s line of robots over the past three years (including the amazing gravity defying BB-8), I was absolutely made up when R2-D2 dropped onto my desk a few weeks back! For those of us who haven’t been near a movie theatre or television for the last 40 years, R2D2 is character from the enormously popular STAR WARS movie franchise, appearing in 9 of them (so far!). The droid (robot) is portrayed as a skilled mechanic, fighter pilot’s assistant and has many hidden skills which have been gradually revealed over the course of the movies. Sphero have clearly made sure that their version of R2-D2 is as authentic as possible and it is
absolutely crammed with technology which mimics the character from the movies. With front and rear LED lights, rotating head, integrated speaker and, most amazing of all, articulating legs, which mean when Artoo is stationary, his legs are position straight down and he stands upright. As soon as he is commanded to move, the middle leg drops down and moves forward, his side legs then move backwards to form a tripod (as he does in the films). Artoo is controlled using Sphero’s Droid App (iOS or Android), after scanning for the app, you are presented with a selection screen showing the available droids within Bluetooth range. After selecting R2-D2 from the list he suddenly lights up and chirps. The app screen then shows controls for moving the droid and also for
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Charging the droid is done using the included stylised USB cable and will give over 1 hour of full use between charges.
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triggering his signature moves. These moves really make the whole experience authentic as they mimic scenes from the film, such as when the Jawas disabled the droid and caused him to fall on his face in A New Hope. There are simply too many to detail here, but you could recreate pivotal scenes from Star Wars using these moves alone. Aside from these features, the app also allows for Holographic Simulation and the ability to explore difference places and ship interiors from the Star Wars galaxy. It also supports Droid to Droid experience, where R2-D2 will interact with other Sphero Star Wars droids.
I’m a big fan of Star Wars, so I have to admit I was a bit star-struck when I realised just how good the Sphero R2-D2 really is and at the current price of under £95, it feels like good value for any of fan Star Wars. It should also be noted, that along with Sphero range of robots and droids, R2-D2 is fully compatible with Sphero-Edu which gives budding young coders the opportunity to learn about programming using their favourite Star Wars character.
There is a ‘Watch With Me’ feature was one of my favourites, it allows you to select a movie from the Star Wars saga and R2-D2 will react to difference scenes, such as acting scared when Darth Vader appears on the screen and much more.
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IS IT TIME TO ASK...
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Is It Time To Ask For Help? Many of us feel disinclined to ask for help. Even asking for directions can require a huge effort. We may be loath to appear vulnerable or incompetent, telling ourselves, 'I'll be fine, we must be nearly there by now, it will all work out in the end'! But whilst we may feel that asking for help is a sign of weakness, the reality is it can often be a sign of strength. Appreciating the value of additional support or input can positively influence our chances of success, saving us time and allowing us to maximise our resources. There's nothing weak about doing that! Here's to recognising that it's time to ask for help. • Feeling overwhelmed, out of our depth, not sure where to start or how to proceed, is an important indicator that it's time to ask for help. Whether we're in a study, work or domestic situation, it can be frustrating and futile to fritter increasing amounts of time not knowing where, what or how to begin. Overwhelm can result in anger, frustration and feeling de-motivated, especially if we're new, young or lacking in confidence. If we're unable to determine the
way forward, we may end up feeling stupid, useless and choose to walk away. Asking for help from the outset means we potentially start with a clearer overview and directions or instructions from day one. We're able to make notes and continue using any of the channels of communication we've opened, so helping us become more confident about speaking up if and when required. • There may be areas of our life which really cannot be ignored any longer. A team may be struggling to bond; a disruptive relationship may be causing havoc; or staff development may not be as successful as was planned. Outside help may provide a better, more neutral perspective, see things differently and be able to work effectively to bring about positive results. If your personal relationship is struggling, outside help can be beneficial in the form of relationship counselling. This can be a good decision even when the only option left is to split, facilitating a more respectful resolution, especially when there are children to consider.
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• Stress often builds up over time, perhaps being triggered by a catalogue of day-to-day pressures, unhappy mindset or precarious physical wellbeing. Learn to recognise the signs that your stress symptoms are starting to appear. Signs may be poor concentration, accidents and mistakes, not sleeping well, losing your joy in life, each alerting you to the need to start saying 'no', develop better coping strategies and start asking for help. Counselling and hypnotherapy can be good ways to deal with old unhelpful habits, support good decision-making and introduce effective stress management strategies. Find time for fun, things that you're good at and commit to taking regular breaks. • What about those occasions when we're already doing too much, yet still agree to take on more, rather than say 'no'? Such behaviour can come from a fear of appearing incapable, inefficient, not coping or we don't want to disappoint or risk losing a client. We may want to do it all, be keen to be involved in every step of the process, perhaps not trust others to do as good a job or prefer to micro-manage everything. Asking for help allows others to feel included, part of the team and so enable them to develop and even suggest better working practices. Or there may be some real value in forming alliances with other associated businesses and offering a more comprehensive menu of goods and services, a win/win for all involved.
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You gain by having additional time for other, perhaps more important things, or free up some time for fun activities. It might be viable to pay for help with domestic chores, like gardening, ironing or cleaning or engage business expertise to support your accountancy, social media, admin needs; all could be money well spent. • Perfectionism is often a barrier to asking for help. Easing our stress levels through constant checking may bring its own temporary reassurance, but it's often short-lived. Learning to move on from one piece of work when it's finished, good enough, can save a lot of time and stress. Besides that, going over something repeatedly often means we become de-sensitised and word-blind to any flaws or errors. A fresh pair of eyes can often zone in on something straight away. • Trust other people's areas of expertise. If you know someone who's already practised or familiar with what you're attempting to do invite them to share their experiences with you. Chances are they'll be only too happy to help, and you may be able to reciprocate at another time. Alliances like this can bring advantages to all involved. Our business skills or personal capabilities may benefit from the introduction of a coach, trainer or mentor to provide guidance, motivation and accountability. Soliciting help can move us out of our comfort zone and take our personal and professional development to the next level. When our aim is to grow and develop, it's often important to ask for help.
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A stunning collection of images showcasing Norfolk in all its glory. The county of Norfolk has a great diversity of beautiful landscapes. Photographer Jamie Skipper has captured the county's essence in this collection of stunning images. From historic market towns to the idyllic and unique Broads, from vast expanses of unspoilt beaches to the beautiful medieval city of Norwich, this book has it covered. For its proud inhabitants, long-term visitors and many tourists, Norfolk in Photographs is a must. Scan through these photographs and you’ll quickly see why this county has such enduring appeal.
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Have You Discovered ‘Moments’, The Curated Content Option In Twitter, Yet? Twitter Moments is a relatively new feature for most of us and lets you collate your tweets into one Moment allowing your followers to catch up with what you’ve been up to or feel passionate about over the course of the day. It also allows you to include others’ tweets in addition to your own. Think of this as Twitter’ s version of Instagram Stories. These Twitter Moments are great for increasing brand awareness and raising visibly and engagement surrounding your brand/product. You can use a variety of photos, videos, existing tweets, retweets and even others tweets. Moments could be particularly good if you don’t tweet that often and your tweets are getting lost in your followers feeds - using ‘Moments’ would allow you to recycle those tweets and display them in a way that can be re-shared, giving them a potential new life and hopefully get the views, likes & RTs they originally deserved! Before you dive straight in there’s a few things to consider if you’re going to use this for your business: • Will this Moment appeal to my audience and generate engagement? • Does it help promote my brand or product? • What keywords or hashtags could I add to the title/description fields to improve discoverability? • Do all the individual tweets in the ‘Moment’ form a coherent and logical progression.
So what sort of Moment content could your business create? Here’s a few ideas: • Comment on a trending news topic or event • Promote a message or an inspirational storyline • Create a round up of entertaining industry/ brand/product related content • Event/Concert/Product Launch • Customer feedback • Promote your own business news Where is the ‘Moments’ option? If you’re on an iPhone it can be found on your profile tab on a desktop it’s likely to be found across the top near Tweets, Followers etc’. Other platforms may have this in a slightly different place. One last tip - Ensure that you keep your ‘Moments’ titles short, punchy and relevant. Then use the description to give your followers a taste of what they can expect to find in your Moment. Think of it like a News story headline and extract! Whatever your brand or product, there’s lots of ways you can utilise Twitter Moments for your business.
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MOTORING REVIEW
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By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring journalist. Tweeting @carwriteups You get a lot of kit shoehorned into the sporty version of Jaguar’s XE. Equipment encompasses xenon lights, two-zone climate control, an eight-inch touchscreen sat-nav and heated door mirrors. But, a body kit is the biggest clue to differentiate the R-Sport from the other more conservative XEs. Chrome trim adorns the front air intakes; the side sills are extended; and then there's an R-Sport badge on the boot. The suspension is low, and the wheel-arches are filled with diamond turned five-spoke alloys. 18-inch wheels are standard, but my test car had beefier 19-inchers fitted. There is a range of engines, and the car I drove came with a 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel, pushing out 240PS. It also had an eight-speed automatic transmission and AWD four-wheel drive. You can get into an XE R-Sport from a little over £31,000, but the priciest (yes, you’ve guessed it), is the 240PS diesel, which carries a hefty
price-tag of £40,125. That means forking out a hard-hitting £450 in road tax, too. Behind the wheel, the R-Sport’s athletic character gives credibility to the puffed up exterior trim, particularly if you hone things by choosing the ‘dynamic’ setting on the Jaguar Drive Control. The car is light, due to aluminium making up 75 percent of its bodyshell – and this shows in the Jag’s dexterity. Sure, it isn't quite as sharp-handling as BMW’s 3 Series M Sport, and the electric power-steering is a bit vague, but altogether the XE R-Sport is a comfortable car. Zero to 62mph arrives in 6.1 seconds, and the top speed is 155mph. Furthermore, the 54.4mpg average fuel consumption figure means the muscular XE isn't a thirsty beast. The ride is excellent, with the R-Sport's suspension set-up feeling confidently stiff, but not unpleasantly hard. You can adjust things, though, with Jaguar’s Adaptive Dynamics dampers. The system is optional – and worth it. It was housed in my test car, and it just means
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you can ‘taste the rainbow’ regarding different levels of comfort. But, left to its own devices, the XE R-Sport corners without any roll and has enormous amounts of grip - as you might expect of a car with four-wheel drive. It induces confidence and finds just the right balance between sportiness and comfort. The XE’s driving position is on the money, with loads of adjustment in the seat and steering wheel. The substantial A-pillars do mean there’s a blind spot, and the centre console feels a tad too broad, but the wide-opening doors mean access is easy. What’s more, there’s space in the rear for two six-footers. So, the Jaguar XE is a compelling car to go for if you're in the market for a compact executive saloon. The blend of comfort and dexterity is excellent, while the 240PS twinturbocharged diesel power unit performs with gusto. Also, the R-Sport version of the baby
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Jaguar enters the middle of the XE line-up, so it offers good value when compared with sporty German alternatives. Pros ‘n’ Cons • Handsome √ • Handling √ • Performance √ • Comfort √ • Broad A-Pillars X Fast Facts (2.0 i4d 240ps R-Sport Auto AWD- as tested) • Max speed: 155 mph • 0-62 mph: 6.1 secs • Combined mpg: 54.4 • Engine layout: 1999cc four-cylinder diesel twin-turbo • Max. power (PS): 240 • CO2: 137 g/km • Price: £40,125
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Nibbles &Tipples June Article By Cheryl Cade
Tipples There is a developing trend in the beer industry, the return of the Tap room, something that to me is not novel. During my tours of Europe it's unusual not to find a brewery that does not have a tap. These are wonderful areas to stop and enjoy the freshest of beers, normally with something a little different to attract the tourist. D'Oude Maalderij (a self-built brewery near Kortrijk) has one of the best collections of pinball machines I have seen, but also an X-rated toilet, which attracted more attention from my travellers than the aged beer list. Mass production combined with tied pubs led to the demise of the ‘Tap’ in the UK and I am very pleased to see its return. It gives the brewer an
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extra income, the traveller another place to stop, and income to local economies, sometimes a pub to a village that no longer had one.
Recently, I attended the opening of the tap for All Day Brewing. Travelling up the long drive, you pass the hop poles that will supply next year’s hops, followed by the cows that will be enjoying the spent grain from the mash. Sitting in the sunshine watching various insects dive bomb the pond whilst drinking one of their barrel-aged beers is a one of life’s simple pleasures. Some other tap rooms include: Chalk Hill, Fat Cat Brewery Tap, St Andrews Brewhouse, Redwell, Humpty Dumpty, St Peters, Woodfords (although more of a restaurant/pub) and soon Wildcraft along with a few others. Plans have now been passed for Duration Brewery near Castle Acre. The Tap room is a feature that will enhance the visitor experience of this historic site.
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Nibbles This month, I have experienced the Good, Bad & Ugly of mass catering. I am ok with a fixed menu when there is a large party going out for a meal, but usually you are given a choice of 2 dishes. During a family visit to one of the Holiday Inn (Norwich Airport) ‘event nights’, we were told we had, Sausage & Mash followed by Eton Mess (only changes for allergens), this does not scream to me celebration, just cheap. But we all wanted to celebrate and had already paid so off we go.
Ok, the sausages were good, the gravy and mash passable, but the peas… overcooked, hard, inedible green bullets. Only for this to be followed by a disaster. Eton Mess should be strawberries, cream and CRUNCHY meringue pieces, mixed together to create a textural delight in each bite. Not this… bland strawberries could be identified and there was certainly cream, but we all had to play hunt the meringue; I found a piece of sugary mush. We envied the people allergic to cream, with their delicious fresh fruit salad. As a family we celebrated, danced to an ‘interesting’ DJ (not sure he remembered the brief) and had a few drinks. We would not go there again for the food or the tired décor.
A few days later, some of us headed to the Glasshouse for a meal. Ok it’s a Wetherspoons, but no pre-order; I even used the app. The drinks turned up, the food shortly after; they dealt with the allergens; there were no complaints about anything. The food is not the most inspiring, but it's reliable, mass catering on a grand scale, that means whichever Wetherspoons you visit you know what to expect. It may be all prepared elsewhere and shipped in with the simplest of cooking methods required, but my Steak was cooked perfectly and everything else had flavour, with nothing sitting around under heat lights for ages to get warm and dry. My only issue with this bar is that it does get noisy, but then it is busy.
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WHAT'S ON AT... King's Lynn Corn Exchange Son Of A Preacher Man Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 June £25 - £32.50 / Concs £1.50 off / Groups 1 in 10 Free Alive Corn Exchange is very excited to welcome the fantastic musical - Son of a Preacher Man, on Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 June. A heart-warming new musical featuring the soulful music of Dusty Springfield, with a book by Warner Brown and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood. Starring in the musical are:- Michelle Gayle - from EastEnders and sang the hit record “Sweetness” plus many theatre leading roles, Debra Stephenson - one of the UKs best loved and critically acclaimed impressionists, comedy performers, actress and singer. Three broken hearts, one Soho hang-out, and the only man who could ever help them… Welcome to the Preacher Man, the swinging 1960s Soho joint where the kids danced the night away to the latest crazes and dared to dream of love, while the legendary owner, The Preacher Man himself, dispensed advice to cure the loneliest of hearts. Featuring the greatest hits of Dusty Springfield, including The Look Of Love, I Only Want To Be With You, Spooky and of course, the classic Son Of A Preacher Man, this sparklingly funny and sweetly touching new musical play by internationally renowned writer Warner Brown will have you laughing, crying and singing your heart out to some of the greatest songs ever written. Age Recommendation 12+
Money For Nothing Friday 15 June 7.30pm | £23.50 Money For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before. Prepare to be captivated by the authentic sounds of one of the most successful rock bands of all time coming to the Alive Corn Exchange on Friday 15 June. Money For Nothing is a show of the highest quality. Meticulous attention is paid to every detail, to faithfully recreate the distinct sound of Dire Straits in this unforgettable sonic spectacular. During their career, Dire Straits sold over 120 million albums and spent over a thousand weeks on the UK charts, ranking fifth all-time! Performing Money for Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Sultans of Swing, Private Investigations, Walk of Life, Brothers in Arms, So Far Away and many more much-loved classics drawn from six platinum albums. Featuring all of their legendary hits, audiences are treated to those soaring guitar solos and instantly recognisable riffs by an incredibly talented band in a musical encounter you will never forget. PAGE
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Barry Steele in The Roy Orbison Story Saturday 16 June 7.30pm | £23 He’s the man with the sunglasses and the black suit who delivered some of the world’s darkest and most emotional ballads, yet Texas-born Roy Orbison remains one of the most distinctive looking, and sounding performers in modern music. The one and only Barry Steele takes on the role in The Roy Orbison Story. He comes with great credentials and a genuine admiration for the Big O. Now he is set to put the rock back into ‘Roy Orbison’ as he takes to the stage in the Alive Corn Exchange to commemorate this legend in The Roy Orbison Story. Expect what is being billed as an upbeat and contemporary slant on Orbison's legacy, as Barry Steele and Friends take audiences on a musical journey from the early Sun years right through to the late 1980s, when Orbison was experiencing a huge resurgence in popularity and worked with Bono, Bruce Springsteen and others including original super group 'The Traveling Wilburys.' So get ready for a night of solid gold hits and 2018 contemporary genius as the Roy Orbison Story celebrates the musical legacy of The Big O. The production also features original material written but never sung by Roy Orbison and showcases orchestrational elements of the 2018 Hologram Tour. A magnificent cast of singers and musicians will also be performing chart busting hits from Jerry Lee Lewis, Procol Harum, Del Shannon, Chris Isaak, The Spencer Davis Group and The Traveling Wilburys; Barry Steele has been stunning audiences with his uncanny ability to recreate the vocal talents of the legendary Roy Orbison, winning rave reviews across the globe. His vocal talents are quite simply ‘True Identikit Brilliance.’
Grumpy Old Women To The Rescue Sunday 17 June 7.30pm | £22.50 - £26.50 Grumpy Old Women To The Rescue starring Jenny Éclair comedian, novelist and Loose Woman presenter and Dillie Keane actress, singer and comedian best known as one third of the comedy cabaret trio Fascinating Aida. Not forgetting Lizzie Roper British Actress who has performed in many plays in the West End and has starred in Hollyoaks, are all coming to the Alive Corn Exchange on Sunday 17 June for this hilarious show! Fed up with flogging their guts out and always having to be in charge, the Grumpy Old Women have put their knobbly old feet up in glorious retirement, free at last to practise their extreme colouring-in, ukelele orchestra and novelty fudge- making. But with the world in a bigger mess than ever before, is there anything that can tempt them off their backsides to unleash their superpowers and once more come to the rescue?! Join us for 90 mins of brand new ‘full-fat’, ‘batteries included’ comedy from the mistresses of grump.
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FRANKIE’S GUYS A CELEBRATION OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS Madder Market Theatre, Norwich Friday 8th June 7.30pm Celebrate the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with Frankie’s Guys, presented by Sweeney Entertainments. This fast-paced, energetic production brings the talented foursome to theatres across the UK to relive an era of timeless classic hits. Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons were one of the most consistent 60s super groups and had a string of worldwide hits, selling over 100 million records and earning themselves a place in the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This authentic live production will take you on a trip down memory lane as Frankie’s Guys put their own charismatic stamp on a catalogue of hits including: Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes of You, Sherry and Oh What A Night.
With slick choreography, charm, charisma, brilliant audience participation, amazing live vocals and a great live band, it’s clear to see why Frankie’s Guys are receiving standing ovations all over the world.
Sweeney Entertainments, co-founded by Julie and Peter Sweeney, has been providing a wide repertoire of top quality touring shows for theatre and corporate events for over fifteen years both in the UK and internationally. 2017 was the company’s strongest year to date with more shows touring than ever before and 2018 brings even more new shows and UK tour dates.
So Walk Like A Man and get your tickets for this nostalgic and highly entertaining evening with Frankie’s Guys!
David Greigo, performer, said, “We are so lucky to perform this show all over the world - the music is timeless and we love singing with our live band, but giving the audience a great night out is hands down the most satisfying part of the job.”
Ticket Prices: £23.50 Box Office: 01603 620917 Book online: http://maddermarket.co.uk
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THE OVERTONES play NORWICH - UEA on Saturday 9th June 2018!
The Overtones Known for sensational, flat-out singing with a timeless appeal. Adding this to the plethora of successes since first signing to Warner Music in 2010, The Overtones prove time and time again that their reputation proceeds having the unique ability to deliver consistently uplifting music infused with exquisitely crafted vocal harmonies. They have enjoyed a succession of major achievements, including performing in front of 250,000 people at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert, appearing at the Festival of Remembrance, playing Cornbury Festival, Goodwood, Epsom Race Course, Castle Howard, The Olympic Ball and Wimbledon. They have also performed for brands such as BMW, Mercedes, Mecure, Sunseeker Yachts, Quintessential, British Airways, Ted Baker,
Duchamp, Austin Reed and at events and birthdays for celebrities such as Wayne Rooney, Ronan Keating and Samuel L. Jackson. Having celebrated their 5th consecutive Top 10 UK album in 2015 with ‘A Good Ol’ Fashioned Christmas’, The Overtones really are ahead of the curve, as Britain's Number 1 vocal harmony group. Having now sold well over a million records, the band show no sign of slowing as their success takes them higher and higher. Saturday 9th June (originally scheduled for Saturday 3rd March) NORWICH - THE LCR, Norwich UEA Box Office No: 01603 508050 Website: https://uealcr.ticketabc.com/events/ overtones/ Doors: 6.30pm Tickets: £25.00 advance PAGE
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Paws For A Good Cause At Hospital Charity Fun Dog Show And Fete It’s not every day you get to enjoy a fun dog show, woodland walk, Staffordshire Bull Terrier display team whilst rubbing shoulders with Darth Vader, Transformers and a Crufts winner The Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals Charity has pulled out all the stops to make this year’s summer fete on Saturday 16th June a day not to be missed. The popular annual event will be held, as always, on the hospital’s Colney Lane site with the theme Woof, Wellies and Wellbeing. As well as a whole host of attractions and entertainment, for the first time there will be a chance for visitors to bring along their dog to take part in a fun dog show organised by Beachside Agility Group. Sponsored by Adroit Dog Grooming and Dog Boutique, there will be a range of categories including hairiest hound, best rescue dog, best young handler, best old timer, as well as a chance to test your dog’s skills at the rally obedience class. The dog-themed fete comes as the hospital welcomed its first Pets as Therapy (PAT) dogs earlier this year when they visited the patients on Heydon Ward. The PAT team will also be at the fete and will be demonstrating what they look for in a PAT dog. You will also have the chance to take part in an organised woodland walk around the hospital site, thanks to Norwich Best for Pets, and visit the team from Taverham Vets who will have their pet photo booth on site. Taking time out from Miss England preparations, Natasha Adams, who was
recently crowned Miss Norfolk, will be bringing along her own pampered pooch, Ruby. We have more than 40 stalls, including dog and animal-themed stalls, tombolas, food and drink, a BBQ, games and entertainment from the Rock Choir, dancers from Busybodies stage school and the hospital choir. Also visiting will be Darth Vader, Storm Troopers and Bumble Bee from the Transformers. Proceeds from the dog show will go to N&N Hospitals Charity. Fundraising Manager, Louise Cook, said “We are delighted at how this year’s fete is shaping up - we have received some fantastic support from individuals, organisations and companies who have volunteered to help us out on what is our first dog-themed event. “Everyone is welcome to come along for what we’re certain will be a great day out, whether you come with a four-legged friend or not.” Entry is free and the fete starts at 12pm until 4pm with free parking on the main hospital site. For more information about taking part in the event, please contact fundraising@nnuh.nhs.uk
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Master Illusionist Showcases Popular Work In New Show Photo by Mark Douet
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DERREN BROWN - JUNE 19-23 The multi-award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion Derren Brown is heading back to Norwich Theatre Royal.
and he has performed at sold-out venues previously including Norwich Theatre Royal, and estimates his shows have now been seen by over a million people.
His brand new show Underground is on stage from June 19 to 23 and mixes together some of his favourite work.
He has also enjoyed critical acclaim for his West End runs and enjoyed a successful stage debut at New York’s Atlantic Theater with the show Derren Brown: Secret.
Derren aims to create a jaw-dropping experience of magical genius for his audience whether they are new to his work or big fans. He explained: “Underground began as a show to take abroad for people who had not seen me. It is made up of all the best bits of the previous tours put together to form a new show with its own standalone integrity. The result, everyone felt, was so strong that we decided to tour it here. “The material has been re-envisioned and reworked and, by its nature, is different from night to night anyway. People who come after having seen those previous shows are telling me they are being caught out and surprised again which is great to hear.”
John Bultitude, of Norwich Theatre Royal, said: “A master of mind manipulation, the only guarantee with one of Derren’s shows is that you have no idea how he achieves the impossible on stage. This will be a chance for both fans of Derren and people new to his work to be wowed and amazed by some spectacular illusions.”
Listing: Derren Brown, Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 June at 7.30pm, and Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets £10-£45. Discounts for Friends.
Derren’s live shows have previously won two Olivier Awards as well as plenty of nominations
To book, log onto www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk or call the box office on 01603 630000.
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Nathaniel Laker and Dave Cowley at Epic Studios (photograph Bob Hobbs)
Special Musical Reunion At Norfolk Deaf Association's 120th Anniversary Celebrations Nathaniel Laker (18), a student at Access to Music and member of Norwich band The Visitors, is set to perform on the same bill as the man who inspired him to learn electric guitar when he was 12. Dave Cowley (64), lead guitarist for local function band The O'Fenders, set Nathaniel off on the music path, when Nathaniel and his elder brother Stanislav, played three numbers with The O'Fenders at their sister Natasha's wedding, six years ago. Nathaniel and Dave will be reunited on stage when The O'Fenders and The Visitors perform at Norfolk Deaf Association's 120th anniversary celebrations, 'Turn it Down' at Epic Studios on Saturday, June 16.
Nathaniel explained: “It was an amazing experience to play guitar, when I was 12, alongside Dave and the rest of The O'Fenders. I was self-taught up until then. We had four rehearsals with the band, who were very welcoming, and put together two Beatles songs, Back in the USSR and All You Need is Love and Natasha Dance by Chris de Burgh.” “Straight after the wedding I decided that I wanted to learn music properly and had four years of electric guitar lessons, before getting onto the two-year performance course at Access to Music in Norwich.” “We are all aged between 17 and 21 in The Visitors,” added Nathaniel. “It's going to be quite a unique experience sharing the stage at
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Epic with The O'Fenders, who definitely have a few years on us!” It was Nathaniel's idea to stage a gig to help celebrate Norfolk Deaf Association's 120th anniversary and raise awareness in young people about protecting your hearing when listening to loud music, as well as raising money for NDA. Dave Cowley has lived in Norfolk since 1992, but is originally from Birmingham. He was also 12 when he started his musical journey, and became lead guitarist in a band called The Bobcats. The band was founded in 1965 and, with Dave's dad, Fred, as 'minder', were soon playing clubs and pubs. In 1966 they won a Battle of the Bands competition at the Locarno Ballroom Birmingham and this led to a contract with Pye Records, making them the youngest professional band at the time. Pye Records released one Bobcats single, Can't See For Looking and the band made appearances on national TV on Blue Peter and the David Frost Show. Dave then played in touring bands until he moved to Norfolk and had a break, but returned to the music 10 years ago, when he stood in as lead guitarist for The O'Fenders, and has been with them ever since. Dave said: “It's great that Nathaniel was inspired by his appearance with The O'Fenders. I am looking forward to being reunited with him on stage at Epic Studios on 16 June. Good luck to him as he pursues his musical dream.” Nathaniel is going to do one more year at Access to Music, taking a neo-classical guitar course, after which, he hopes The Visitors will be able to do some serious touring and see how far they can go in the music industry. The band write all their own songs and to date have released an 8-track LP 'The Visitors', with a four-track EP due out this year. “We write on a co-operative basis,” said Nathaniel. “One
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of the band will come in with a musical idea. If it's accepted we then work out our own parts. I'd describe our music as rock pop with a bit of punk.” Norfolk Deaf Association's 120th anniversary celebrations, 'Turn it Down' are at Epic Studios, Magdalen Street, Norwich, on Saturday 16 June. Doors open at 6.30pm, with the evening beginning at 6.45pm. The O'Fenders and The Visitors will each play one-hour sets. There is also a talk, 'That's music to my ears', by Rob Shepheard, an expert in noise induced hearing loss. Tickets are £25 and £20 for under 25s and include a welcome drink, hog roast and pudding. Tickets are available from www.epic-tv.com/ events or Norfolk Deaf Association, t. 01603 404440, email: events@norfolkdeaf.org.uk, www.norfolkdeaf.org.uk For more information about The Visitors see www.facebook.com/th3visitors and The O'Fenders www.facebook.com/ofenders For more information about Dave Cowley and The Bobcats see www.keithhoban.com/ newbobcats1.htm PAGE
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Legacy Dance Company UK Premieres 2018 Show
THE EVOLUTION OF MAN[SCULINITY] - JUNE 22-23
Credit: Judy Foster
What does it mean to be male and how has everyone’s view of men changed over the last 100 years? That is the theme of the brand-new dance show being premiered by LEGACY Dance Company UK at Norwich Playhouse this summer. The Evolution Of Man[sculinity] will take the audience on a two-hour journey through the ages mixing dance styles and music at Norwich Playhouse on June 22-23. It is the latest chapter for the company, which was initially formed from the male dance talent selected to star opposite members of the worldrenowned Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures in Lord of the Flies around four years ago.
Since then, Norwich-based choreographer Cat Chapman has run Legacy, made up of male dancers aged 10 to 21, through a mix of live performances, workshops with some of the globe’s top choreographers and leading companies from the dance and musical theatre worlds, and the chance to hone their skills in sessions every weekend. She was inspired to look at the subject of the show during a Legacy session. Cat explained: “I was looking at the lads in rehearsal one day and I thought we have such a diverse set of them in one room. Some are just typical teenage lads and others are just completely comfortable in their own skin, and I thought if you go back even 50 years, they couldn’t have been how they are now. It got the cogs turning and I thought let’s
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go right back to the twentieth century and see how things have changed for men, particularly young men.” It will include an extract from the acclaimed collaboration between LEGACY, New Adventures, and Norwich Theatre Royal writing students which was performed at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, earlier this year. Cat explained: “It told the story of young men who were drafted to serve at Duxford in the Second World War and what they went through in terms of being in training, conflict, fighting and flying. What gave it extra impact was that we were performing among the historic planes that are on display there.” While she is at the helm of the company, she also stressed it is really important that the Legacy members themselves have a big part to play in the creation of this show too. She said: “These days, you can’t just be a dancer. You have to be able to do everything. It is also very important to me that they have an input because it is their show and they are on stage doing it and in the studio with me. I am always up for giving them creative input. It is also about giving them a voice.” Listing: The Evolution Of Man[sculinity], Norwich Playhouse, Friday 22-Saturday 23 June at 7.30pm. Suitable for age 7+. Tickets £12, and £8 concessions. To book, log onto www.norwichplayhouse.co.uk or call 01603 598598 PAGE
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James McVey Of The Vamps Supports 30 Days Wild © Nick Upton
Sign Up For The Wildlife Trusts’ Annual Nature Challenge! James McVey, writer and guitarist in The Vamps, has lent his personal support to The Wildlife Trusts’ annual nature challenge in June - 30 Days Wild. 30 Days Wild encourages people to do something wild every day for the month of June. In a short film which The Wildlife Trusts have recently released on social media, James McVey, says: “I’m supporting The Wildlife Trusts’ national challenge of spending 30 Days Wild. Every day in June they are asking you guys to do something wild. Now - that could be going camping somewhere if you’ve never been camping, it could be doing an off-road trail, climbing a massive hill that you’ve always wanted to do but never done - but it could also be something as simple as recycling if you’ve never recycled before or buying a reusable water bottle.” He adds: “It doesn’t have to be absolutely crazy - but it’s just a great incentive to get you guys thinking a little bit differently and getting active so make sure you sign-up and get involved!” Lucy McRobert, Campaigns Manager for The Wildlife Trusts, says: “It’s so kind of James to do a shout-out for 30 Days Wild - everyone in the team was so touched. 30 Days Wild is a lovely way to get closer to nature and marvel at the everyday wildlife that lives all around you. Sit quietly and enjoy watching dragonflies dance over a pond or take a moment to sow a windowbox of wildflowers to help bees. Get together with your neighbours to create hedgehog highways or sow front-garden meadows along the length of your street. No matter how small the action, it all counts!”
30 Days Wild pack Sign up to 30 Days Wild and you’ll get a free pack with a booklet of inspirational ideas for Random Acts of Wildness, a recipe for wild strawberry and thyme ice cream, wildflower seeded paper to sow, a wall chart to record your activities and wild stickers. There are special packs for schools with outdoor lesson plans and giant Random Acts of Wildness cards. Businesses can join in too, with tailored download packs to bring the ‘wild’ to work. 30 Days Wild 2018 neighbourhood theme This year’s theme is all about helping wildlife in your neighbourhood and our pack has inspiring ideas for sharing the challenge locally. See great ways to green up your street - from carving hedgehog holes in fences to putting up bird and bat boxes and doing a local litter pick. New: first ever Big Wild Weekend! The first ever Big Wild Weekend takes place 16th - 17th June! It’s a new ingredient for 2018 to mark the middle of the 30 Days Wild challenge. Wildlife Trusts across the UK will hold special events - there are over 100 events taking place - including night safaris, wild festivals, seashore safaris, bioblitzes, mammal tracking, bushcraft, family nature nights, big wild picnics, wild river dips and much more… Sign up to take part in 30 Days Wild here! www.wildlifetrusts.org/30DaysWild
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One Two Groove Indie Mini-Music Festival - June 21st 2018
One Two Groove, a fresh, new, Indie mini-music festival, organised by 18-year-old Ellie Bickerton-Jones for her final major project as part of her Media course at City College Norwich. The festival is a celebration of upcoming Indie talent from Norfolk alongside independent businesses. The festival has a promising line up from local artists: New Scientists, Painted Heathers, St. Benedict’s and Jenny Andrews. In addition to the fantastic music, there will also be stall holders; Lefty Flip, Never Trust a Hippie and Lovering (with more to be announced), which will sell a range of products, from vintage clothing to jewellery. The event is free, with any donations going to Big C, a local charity that aims to improve the lives of those affected by Cancer. The mini-festival will be live-streamed (with link to follow), for those at home, and beyond Norwich to get a taste of the local music scene. Ellie Bickerton-Jones is enthusiastic about production, which is why she is producing this event fully independently before graduating from the Media Learning Company at City College Norwich. “I wanted to create something
really ambitious as this is my final project at college, and I have a particular interest in music, seeing as I play the drums and guitar in my spare time. Therefore, I decided to create a mini music festival, to showcase local talent, as well as having the chance to explore production before heading to university in September”. The headliners, New Scientist add, “Being part of this event is a cool idea because as a band we will be able to meet new bands and new people. In the music industry, it is good to have contacts, so this event is very good for getting more people in your local area to help you out.” Teacher & Media Learning Company Leader, Lorraine Sutherland, adds, “Ellie aspires to work in production and has independently developed this event in order to push her skills and ability. It is fantastic to see her commitment to creating a community event on this scale.” The event will be take place on Thursday 21st June 2018 at Platform Theatre at City College Norwich, with doors opening at 7.30pm. One Two Groove is a free event, with any donations welcome for Big C. PAGE
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Horoscopes For June Aries 21 March - 20 April Listen to your hunches for
Libra 24 September - 23 October A truly spiritual link
they will guide you fabulously well. June is going to be a time when you need to balance the aspirations and hopes you have, and your future direction, with the needs of anyone close, and particularly a romantic partner. You may find yourself being more assertive and wanting to spend more time with friends. A family issue can show up as the month ends.
between Jupiter and Neptune is a backdrop all month. If you do anything for a good cause or to help those less fortunate, it can be genuinely appreciated. Mars is going to give you an added burst of energy and no little sex appeal this June. With Venus your ruler moving on the 14th, expect to be much more in demand socially. Work can impinge on your home life from the 28th.
Taurus 21 April - 21 May With Uranus finding its feet
Scorpio 24 October - 22 November Fabulous Jupiter
in your zodiac sign, this is a chance for you to affirm your need to be a free spirit. With Mars also in an assertive part of your 'scope, your desire to have your voice heard is going to be that much greater. Your ambitions can be fierce, but whatever you plan, and especially any changes, do ensure you stay mindful of your emotional needs and security.
may be retrograde, but it forges a superb link to Neptune all month. This could lead to some really magical conversations, and particularly when you take the initiative Scorpio. June is also a month when some significant changes can happen at home, but whatever you're wanting to achieve, it needs to work for you in your worldly interactions too, and with care it can.
Gemini 22 May - 21 June The Sun in Gemini squares
Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December There could
up to Neptune from the 4th through to the 10th. You may find some of the things that you're focused on achieving can lose some momentum, and you could even feel drained. However, Mars is giving you a push to be much more adventurous in your approach. But with Venus and Mercury in opposition to Pluto, love and money can get intense.
be some confusion in a relationship from the 4th through to the 10th, and passions can be running high across the same period of days. It could be money that you're discussing or potentially matters of intimacy, or who does and contributes what. Expect to be a lot more active however, and you may even find yourself travelling further afield. Seclusion can appeal as the month ends.
Cancer 22 June - 23 July Venus in your sign through to
Capricorn 22 December - 20 January A new friend can
the 13th, is a wonderful opportunity to attract goodness to you. But despite this, you may find yourself feeling hypersensitive, and unsure about other people's motives, especially early in the month. Although there can be some passionate exchanges energy leaps from the 21st, but a complex Full Moon on the 28th, can require a relationship review.
continue to capture your imagination. This person may have a particular interest in the arts, performance or film. Any groups which focus on more spiritual or healing activities can also feature brightly. A relationship can also engage you, especially from the 4th to the 10th and the 21st to the 24th. You could find yourself making a major decision on the 28th.
Leo 24 July - 23 August The North Node, the point
Aquarius 21 January - 19 February With Mars in your
of destiny, which has been encouraging you to be individualistic since last May, spends the whole month in opposition to fierce Mars. With Venus joining your sign mid-month too, and also going face-to-face with Mars for ten days from the 18th, the trick this month is to try to be as inclusive as possible, whilst maintaining your boundaries. Quiet time can appeal from the 28th.
sign rejuvenating your physical vitality, you can be up for taking on more challenges in your situation. Though he does go into retrograde on the 26th, for all but two weeks through to the middle of November, you have a chance to really create waves. Yet all this can also see some changes in where you live, how you live there and who with. It won't be dull!
Virgo 24 August - 23 September Someone you work
Pisces 20 February - 20 March Your imagination can be
with, or who is influential in your life, could give out mixed signals from the 4th to the 10th, and this can leave you feeling uncertain. Mind, if you're single, with Venus going face-to-face with Pluto from the 3rd to the 8th, and your ruler Mercury from the 21st to the 24th, there could be some interesting conversations. A change at work is possible from the 26th Virgo.
absolutely awesome this month, wonderful if you're travelling, and especially with a special person. But with Neptune, your ruler, in Pisces and Squaring the Sun from the 4th to the 10th, you may encounter some self-doubts or confusion. A friend could become so much more, and generally a much more sociable phase develops for you from the 21st.
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