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What's On

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10 Ways To Transform

Your Garden Into A Wildlife Haven

The Benjamin Foundation Christmas Gift Appeal 2018

Enjoy An Enchanting Christmas At Pensthorpe Natural Park

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Full of absolute dynamic

creative content!

“You Reap What You Sow”

10 WAYS TO TRANSFORM

SELLING YOUR PRODUCTS

Your Garden Into A Wildlife Haven For Winter

On Instagram Just Got Easier!

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SKODA FABIA 2018 Facelift Review

The Benjamin Foundation Monthly Update

Enjoy An Enchanting Christmas At Pensthorpe Natural Park

Free Hearing Checks In Norwich

Royal Shakespeare Company Romeo & Juliet

Art Fair East 2018 30 November - 2 December

8 Tips For When You've Not Socialised In A While

Are Gender-Specific Toys A Thing Of The Past?

10 Ways To Transform Your Garden

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THE GADGET MAN Transcend DrivePro 550 Review

Iceni Columnist Mark King

Just For Fun Guess The Year!

Iceni Columnist Keri Beevis

What's On... Across Norfolk This Month

What's On... Norwich Film Festival

What's On... Norwich Theatre Royal

What's On... King's Lynn Corn Exchange

Iceni Horoscopes What Do Your Stars Hold?

Selling Your Products On Instagram Just Got Easier! Skoda Fabia 2018 Facelift Review Norfolk Mums On A Mission Mission 3: Fitness Videos November At Nova Silver The Nights Are Drawing In... Nibbles & Tipples November Rip Up Your CV, It's Time... To Create Your Work Portfolio The Gadget Man Transcend DrivePro 550

THE BENJAMIN FOUNDATION

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The Benjamin Foundation The Benjamin Foundation is a local charity. Since 1994, we have been helping children, young people and families to deal with challenges in their lives. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the prevention of youth homelessness, helping families to build stronger relationships, or providing positive activities to young people who have limited opportunities in life, our work brings hope, opportunity, stability and independence to the people we support.

Christmas Gift Appeal 2018

Because of your generosity, last year we were able to give gifts to over 500 young people and children who we support. However, as we help more people each year, we require more and more presents. Could you spread a little joy by donating a Christmas gift this year?

Who Can I Donate To? There are a range of children, young people and families who you can donate gifts to throughout Norfolk and Suffolk. You are able to choose to send a gift to a specific service that is local to you, or one that you are passionate about. Alternatively, you can donate gifts to us and we will make sure that they go to where they are needed the most. How can I donate?

Please visit our website: https://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/christmas-gift-appeal or contact Jessica on 01603 886932.

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The Benjamin Foundation Christmas Cards Does your business or employer send Christmas cards to clients? Why not consider supporting us by sending our cards this year? If you'd like a larger supply of cards to do just this, please speak to us on 01603 886932. Thank you to Clapham and Collinge Solicitors and Pruce Newman for sponsoring our Christmas cards.

Norwich Sleep Out 2018 – Spend one night outside so others don’t have to

There’s still time to register for Norwich Sleep Out to support our work to prevent local youth homelessness.

Taking place on Thursday 15th November at Norwich City Football Club, Sleep Out will give you the opportunity to experience a flavour of the challenges faced by those who are homeless or at great risk of becoming so, while raising money for our charity. Register here and help us to help https://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/sleep-out-2018

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Enjoy An Enchanting Christmas At Pensthorpe Natural Park Christmas is an enchanting affair at Pensthorpe Natural Park near Fakenham, as twinkling festive lights adorn parts of the 700-acre nature reserve and special winter events draw visitors in from the cold. From the warmth of the viewing gallery, join Pensthorpe’s resident experts for their magical daily Floodlit Feeds, which take place at 4pm from 1 to 31 December 2018, and 3pm from 1 to 31 January 2019. Watch the birds gather for their afternoon feed as the sun sets over Mill Pond and the surrounding Wensum Valley countryside. Lasts 30 minutes. Included in admission price or available to non-visitors for £3 p/adult and £2 p/child. On 25 November 2018, the bustling Pensthorpe Christmas Market provides shoppers with a welcome break from the high street with its pop-up food, drink and craft stalls. Discover bespoke creations, creative gift ideas and delicious treats made from boutique producers, many of whom are from the local area. There will be live music and the switching on of the Pensthorpe festive lights, plus complimentary mulled wine and mince pies for members. 10am - 4pm. For those who prefer to do their Christmas shopping ‘after-hours’, Pensthorpe’s two late night shopping events on 15 November and 13 December 2018 provide an opportunity for evening browsing. Peruse the Pensthorpe shop, which is a treasure trove packed with gifts, local food and drink, toys, jewellery, homewares and nature books, plus items for bird-care and wildlife watching. There will be special discounts for members plus supplier demonstrations enabling shoppers to try before they buy.

Those keen to brave winter’s icy chill and learn about the wonders of the natural world during the colder months will love A Winter’s Tail, running from 19 December 2018 to 2 January 2019. This fun family event encourages visitors to explore the beauty of Pensthorpe’s natural habitats. Learn enchanting stories about the animals that tuck themselves up for a long winter’s sleep, the incredible creatures who adapt to handle cold conditions, and those who take the long and adventurous migratory journey to warmer climes. There will also be some cool craft-making activities and a winterinspired self-guided trail weaving through the reserve. Included in admission price. Situated 11 miles inland from the north Norfolk coast and with the beautiful River Wensum winding through it, Pensthorpe Natural Park encourages visitors to explore its diverse habitats and get acquainted with the thousands of bird, plant and wildlife species that call it home. Muddy wellies are encouraged and a sense of adventure is a must! For more information about Pensthorpe visit pensthorpe.com or call 01328 851465. PAGE

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Free Hearing Checks In Norwich Improve your hearing before the festive season Ten million people in the UK - one in six of us - have some degree of hearing loss. It's surprisingly tricky to spot as our brains are very good at compensating, so we're not even aware of how much we've lost until things are quite far advanced. With the festive season drawing nearer and nearer, there has never been a better time to seek help to improve your hearing. By taking action now you can enjoy the company of family and friends without feeling stressed or embarrassed about not being able to follow the conversation. Local hearing care specialists, The Hearing Care Centre, offers award winning hearing care services from 25 centres across East Anglia. This year, they are celebrating their 20th year in business and they hope to continue to raise awareness about the prevalence of hearing loss, its effect on everyday life and the potential dangers of leaving hearing loss untreated. Audiologist Karen Finch and her team will be holding a free ‘Hearing Care Centre Open Day’ at their local hearing clinic at Thorpewood Surgery between 9am and 5pm on Monday 12th November 2018.

During the event, they will be providing free hearing assessments (usually £20), along with complimentary professional advice about your hearing test results and discussing possible solutions that could help improve your hearing. All services are available by appointment only. To book your appointment, call The Hearing Care Centre on 01473 230330 or visit: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk for more information. PAGE

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Royal Shakespeare Company Returns With Most Famous Of Love Stories Bally Gill and Karen Fishwick as Romeo and Juliet - Photo by Topher McGrillis © RSC

RSC ROMEO & JULIET January 29-February 2, 2019 The Royal Shakespeare Company is making a return to Norwich Theatre Royal early in 2019 with a youthful and energetic presentation of the Bard’s tale of star-crossed lovers Romeo & Juliet. Last in the city in 2016 with A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Play for the Nation, which marked the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, the company will present its criticallyacclaimed production of the most famous of love stories from January 29 to February 2 as part of a limited tour taking in just seven regional venues. Romeo & Juliet is directed by RSC Deputy Artistic Director, Erica Whyman, who also directed A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and has run at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon throughout the summer, where it delighted audiences and critics alike. It

is currently enjoying an autumn season at the Barbican Theatre in London, with Norwich its first stop-off when it sets out on tour in January. As with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which recruited a troupe of local amateur players in each venue to play ‘the mechanicals’ alongside the professional actors with local schoolchildren as the Fairy Train, Romeo & Juliet will also recruit two groups of four young people from each local area to share the role of the Chorus with the RSC cast, a process which is currently under way in Norfolk. Erica Whyman said: “Touring our work is at the heart of what the RSC is about. It gives as many people as possible the chance to experience our productions. “In 2016, we toured my production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream around the

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UK, which involved local amateur groups and schoolchildren working alongside our professional cast. I know from first-hand experience the effect this had on those who took part and those who saw the show. It’s therefore a great delight to me to be taking another of my productions, this time Romeo and Juliet, out on the road in 2019.”

Ishia Bennison plays the Nurse. Ishia’s previous RSC work includes: A Mad World My Masters, Candide, A New Way To Please You, Sejanus: His Fall, Speaking Like Magpies, Cymbeline and Measure for Measure. Her extensive on-screen credits include Happy Valley, New Tricks, Last Tango in Halifax, Much Ado About Nothing and King David with Richard Gere.

The production, which has an edgy and contemporary look, has also mixed things up by casting female actors in several of the male roles.

Playing Tybalt is Raphael Sowole, whose credits include Simon Stephens‘ adaptation of The Seagull (Lyric Hammersmith), Pygmalion (Headlong, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Nuffield) and Black Theatre Live’s touring production of Hamlet.

It features rising young stars Bally Gill and Karen Fishwick, who are reprising their roles of Romeo and Juliet having first performed them in Stratford-upon-Avon. Bally Gill’s previous credits for the RSC include Coriolanus, Salome, Vice Versa, Always Orange and Fall of the Kingdom. His other credits include The Island Nation (Arcola Theatre), A Local Boy (The Arts Theatre), Dinner with Saddam (Menier Chocolate Factory), The Bureau of Lost Things (Theatre 503) and NW (BBC/Mammoth Screen). Karen Fishwick is in her RSC debut. She most recently appeared in Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour (National Theatre of Scotland/Live Theatre). Her other credits include Glasgow Girls (NTS/Citizens), Hansel and Gretel (Citizens Theatre), The Caucasian Chalk Circle, A Christmas Carol (Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh), Badults (BBC Three), James Kirk's Comedy Blaps, The Illuminati (The Comedy Unit) and Tides and Telegrams (for The Winter Tradition). Charlotte Josephine, known for her writing as well as acting, plays Mercutio. Her hit plays include the award-winning Bitch Boxer and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe sell-out Blush. Her acting credits beyond her own work include being part of the Lyric Hammersmith’s Secret Theatre Company and Phyllida Lloyd’s Julius Caesar at the Donmar Warehouse.

The cast also includes: Afolabi Alli (Paris); Donna Banya (Gregory); Stevie Basaula (Sampson); Katy Brittain (Friar John/ Apothecary); Raif Clarke (Peter); Beth Cordingly (Escalus); Paul Dodds (Montague); Josh Finan (Benvolio); Andrew French (Friar Laurence); Mariam Haque (Lady Capulet); Michael Hodgson (Capulet); John Macaulay (Cousin Capulet); Tom Padley (Balthasar); Sakuntala Ramanee (Lady Montague) and Nima Taleghani (Abraham). The production is designed by Tom Piper with lighting by Charles Balfour and sound by Jeremy Dunn. Music is by Sophie Cotton and movement by Ayse Tashkiran. Show Information: Romeo & Juliet, Tuesday 29 January to Saturday 2 February, 2019. Eves Tues-Sat 7.30pm, Mats Thurs & Sat 2pm. Tickets £10-£33. Discounts for Friends, Corporate Club, Over-60s, Under-18s, Schools and Groups. Semi-integrated Signed Performance Fri 1 Feb, 7.30pm. Audio-described Performance Sat 2 Feb, 2pm. Captioned Performance Thur 31 Jan, 2pm. For more information or to BOOK ONLINE www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk PAGE

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Norfolk Treasures by Lucy Loveheart

Art Fair East 2018 East of England’s biggest art event returns to Norwich, perfectly timed for Christmas shopping 30 November - 2 December Over 200 artists from Norfolk, the UK and further afield will be taking part in the eastern region’s largest and liveliest contemporary art fair at St Andrew’s Hall, Norwich from 30 November to 2 December. Art Fair East has been likened to a London art fair transported to Norfolk. It has an international outlook that puts it on a par with the best the capital can offer. It showcases quality galleries, dealers and artists and ‘in just four years’ has established itself as a permanent

fixture in the diaries of many prestigious dealers, becoming one of the country’s leading fairs outside London. All types of artwork are included, from painting, printmaking and photography to sculpture and mixed media - all original and all carefully selected by event organisers Will Teather and Brian Korteling. As artists themselves, they are passionate about getting more people interested in original contemporary art and helping artists to make a living from their work.

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And their commitment is paying off. Now in its 4th year, Art Fair East has regular artists and dealers who return each year alongside new exhibitors who are keen to get their work seen by thousands of art lovers and potential buyers. Brian Korteling said, ‘We aim to deliver the best the art-world has to offer as well as introducing regional artists to a wider audience - we get a lot of artists from all over eastern England, but we also get exhibitors from across the UK and overseas, from as far afield as United Arab Emirates, China, Pakistan and Lebanon.’ Will Teather added, ‘Because we select the exhibitors, we can make sure there is a good variety of work that will appeal to different people and give an assurance of quality’ New participants this year include popular Norfolk-based artist Lucy Loveheart who creates magical pictures with a naïve and childlike charm. She has made commissioned Paul Munden - American Caesar (E London Printmakers)

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work for private clients, Chatsworth House, Kew Gardens and Amnesty International as well as for companies such as Habitat, Liberty and Café Rouge. Also exhibiting for the first time is Rachel Carter who is based on the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border. Rachel creates amazing garden sculptures, as well as smaller indoor pieces, that look as if they are woven from willow or crocheted, but which are in fact made from bronze using a unique process that ensures every piece is an original. Simon Dry’s SweetArt limited edition prints are bold graphic images of ice lollies, Quality Street, Dolly Mixtures, jelly beans, wine gums, Jelly Babies and other iconic sweets - they look good enough to eat! One of Art Fair East’s regular exhibitors is the Underdog Art Gallery from London Bridge, who deal in artworks by famous names including Damien Hirst and Banksy. Sammy Forway, Director, said, ‘Art Fair East is a wonderful exhibition opportunity. It is a great way for us to create interest in our gallery and artists outside London. We met a lot of talented artists at the fair and have worked with a couple of them since. We also love the chance to talk to visitors about the artists we represent.’ As Jo Mullins of Norfolk’s Heart of Glass gallery says, ‘Art Fair East keeps getting better, with a wide selection of art to suit all tastes and budgets and a very friendly, welcoming atmosphere.’ It’s one of the highlights of the year and it makes a great start to the festive season.’ Art Fair East is sponsored by Musker McIntyre. For more information: www.artfaireast.com Art Fair East 30 November - 2 December St Andrews Hall, St Andrews Plain Norwich NR3 1AU Friday 30 November 10.30am - 5.30pm Saturday 1 December 10.30am - 6pm Sunday 2 December 10.30am - 5pm Admission: £3.50, £3 concessions, accompanied under 14s free. PAGE

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8 Tips For When You've Not Socialised In A While If you're a new parent, have perhaps had a change in personal circumstances, moved location or introduced a new lifestyle and are now being offered opportunities to go out when you've not socialised in a while, it can be hard to motivate yourself to leave the house and make the effort to join in. • You may have apprehensions and concerns. What about money; how much will it cost, what about the incidentals like taxis or babysitters, nails, clothes and hairdressers? How about the other members of the group? Are they 'all' vibrant, sophisticated ladies or successful businessmen? Will I fit in? What about my conversational skills? • What if you do feel frumpy and out of date, not smart enough? Sometimes a small touch can make all the difference, like a new haircut, a brightly coloured top, a distinctive piece of jewellery. But remember, it's not your size or what you're wearing that makes you attractive and interesting to others. I doubt those are an issue for you when meeting

someone new. Give your group credit for being equally discerning and knowing what's important. Being good company and interested in others is what makes you a valued, integral part of any group. People like you, not your style of shoes or colour of lipstick. • Take baby steps at first. Be selective about the invitations you accept, so that you're already interested and inclined to go along. Make sure that there are several appealing factors: you're comfortable with several members of the group; the place you're going to is somewhere you'd enjoy. You may prefer to go for a meal or a film rather than to a noisy, busy bar, or are happiest with an activity like ten-pin bowling or a class; choose whatever you feel most relaxed with. • Do you feel that you've been out of the mix for so long that you've lost the art of adult conversation and have little to talk about that's not child, work or home-related? Determine to fix that by watching a little popular TV, keeping up to date with the news, listening to others and being attentive to what they converse about.

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• And remember, joining in and being a good audience member as well as an interested listener, or being fine when others prefer to talk about themselves, will ensure that you become a welcome addition to the group. Listening is a good fall-back position to adopt. • Give yourself time to get ready, even if you allow an entire day: set aside time to wash your hair and decide what you're going to wear. The hassle of getting ready, often a source of fun to other people, can be an additional stressor if you've not socialised in a while. • Would arriving there with someone else be easiest for you? Perhaps arrange a lift or offer to drive so that you're going with a 'friend' and can chat, enjoy each other's company and not feel daunted by travelling alone. • Arrange an emergency escape route, like having a friend phone after a couple of hours. Then if you're feeling overwhelmed and need to get away, you can claim that you're needed elsewhere, make your excuses and leave. Knowing that someone's checking in on you can be a relief and remove the stress of feeling trapped and obligated to stay until the end. • Remind yourself that's it's important to stay connected with the outside world you're not 'just' a partner, parent, employer or employee. Continue to invest in your individual identity and treat it as an important part of your relationship both with yourself and with others.

• Consider how you'll feel if you decide not to go. Of course, it's your choice at the end of the day, but rather than decline, why not commit to going for an hour or two? You can always leave early if you start to feel overwhelmed, but remind yourself that it's more likely that you'll find that everyone's there to relax and have a pleasant time too. They're all similar to you, also with issues, troubles and concerns, equally in need of a night off. Discover how much better you'll feel once you've gone along and joined in. By starting to socialise again you're reclaiming your identity and living a bigger, more expansive life. And so often others share your fears and concerns. Remember, you're not alone!

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. For more information visit: www.lifestyletherapy.net PAGE

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Are Gender-Specific Toys A Thing Of The Past? Does it worry me if our little boy wants to pretend he’s a princess? Would it bother me if our little girl wanted to “fix things” with the play tools? No! In our house, we try not to have gender-specific toys. Of course, the children each have toys that are specifically bought for them and we have no control over gifts that are bought for them, but we try not to restrict what they choose to play with. We believe we should encourage the children to use their imagination, while it’s at its best, and not to grow up being embarrassed of particular tasks that are fundamental in setting a good example to their own children. If we tell our boys they can’t play “Mums & Dads”, will it affect their relationships in the future? If our little girls want to play football for their country and we don’t allow them to join in at the park, will they bury those ambitions and eventually resent us for it? I’m just not willing to take that chance…

I fear I won’t convince the generations gone by, but I don’t believe that my little boy will be less of a man if he plays with dolls as a child. Who knows, he might even grow up to share the household responsibilities, baby wear in public or cry when he needs to without a hint of shame… sounds good to me! Becca started her career in childcare in a nursery and would always comment how she could tell which children were restricted with gender specific toys at home because when they arrived at nursery, they would go straight to the toys they weren’t allowed to use at home. As a country, we’re working hard to make opportunities equal: pay grades the same, less discrimination with race, sexuality, age and, of course, gender. I wonder if we encourage these ideas at an early age if eventually the restrictions will simply become a thing of the past…along with gender specific toys? We’d love to know your thoughts! Join us at: www.seewhatmummysays.com @whatmummysaysuk Thanks for reading! Tom

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10 Ways To Transform Your Garden Into A Wildlife Haven For Winter With Wyevale Garden Centres And The RSPB Britain’s wildlife needs a snug place to keep safe in gardens over the chilly autumn and winter months.

country or an urban environment, I guarantee you’ll be able to see and support a range of species over the autumn and winter.

So, as 82%* of the British public want to attract more wildlife to their gardens and help the birds, bees and hedgehogs, Wyevale Garden Centres and The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) are providing ‘wildlife guardians’ with ten top tips on how to start creating safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly havens for wildlife to flourish through the cold season.

“Protecting wildlife over the cooler seasons is extremely important - it’s also a great way of getting your children excited about - and closer to - nature. Whether it’s a mammal, bird, insect or amphibian, nature enthusiasts can use our tips to turn their gardens into a wildlife haven for winter.”

Mark Sage, Head of Horticulture at Wyevale Garden Centres, says: “Whatever size outdoor space you have and whether you live in the

John Capper, National Account Manager from the RSPB, says: “Although feeding birds is important all year round, it can be life-saving during the winter - when food is scarce and the cold can take its toll. ➥➥➥ PAGE

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Hedgehog homes and compost heaps: You can make a hedgehog home from woodpiles, which will give the nations much loved spiky friends somewhere to hide, sleep and hunt for insects. Shelter is essential for a hedgehog’s survival during the winter, so choose a quiet spot that is unlikely to be disturbed from November to March when they will be hibernating. Compost heaps also provide another cosy location, so check for signs of wildlife before turning it and try not to empty your bin before April to avoid evicting any hibernating wildlife.

“Birds need high-energy foods such as suet balls or cakes during the cold weather to maintain their fat reserves to survive the frosty nights. Sunflower seeds and nuts are also high in fat, as are small black nyjer seeds, which are favourite of goldfinches and siskins, though you will need a special feeder as they are particularly small. Peanuts should be fed in a secure Nut & Nibble feeder to avoid birds choking. They can also contain a natural toxin which can kill birds so make sure you buy your peanuts from a reputable trader. “Avoid bird seed mixtures with wheat and barley grains, split peas, beans, dried rice or lentils. These are added to some lower seed mixes to bulk them up but only attract the larger birds such as pigeons and doves. The better mixtures contain plenty of naked oats, sunflower seeds, and peanut granules.” Wyevale Garden Centres list 10 ways to transform your garden into a wildlife haven for winter:

Keep gardens untidy!: If you can leave an area of your garden naturally unkempt, hedgehogs, dormice and other wildlife can use the fallen leaves, twigs and dead vegetation to build their nests. A wild area also provides a home for insects that hedgehogs and birds can feed on.

Nesting boxes for birds: Put up a nesting box as small birds will use them as shelter in winter and often come back to the same box in spring to nest. Nest boxes with a hole of 32mm is perfect for blue tits, great tits and house sparrows whilst open boxes will attract robins, wrens or pied wagtails. The RSPB recommends that you site your nesting box to face between north and east, so that it’s shielded from direct sunlight and the wettest winds, and well out of reach of roaming cats and squirrels. House martins and sparrows will be happy in boxes high up in roof eaves, while robins and wrens like to be two metres high.

Ponds: Unless you have a very shallow pond, it’s unlikely to freeze and will remain a crucial spot for birds to drink and find bugs and insects to eat at a time when other sources of food and water are scarce. Bathing is also important for birds as they need to keep their feathers in good condition and coated in natural oils to help keep them warm. Hedgehogs are able to swim and may want a dip before they hibernate, so make sure there is a sloping edge so that they can easily climb out. This will also be useful for frogs and toads before they turn in for winter.

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Bird baths and water features: Make sure your bird baths and water features are clean, topped up and free from ice. You can do this by either putting a table tennis ball in the water (the breeze will move it and keep the bath free from ice); installing a heated bird-bath; moving it to a spot where it’ll get the most sun or pouring some hot water on the ice (make sure no wildlife are in the way before you add the hot water!).

Hedges: It’s best to use hedges rather than fences for privacy in your garden so hedgehogs and other garden wildlife, before they hibernate, can get in and out with ease. Hedging is also an excellent habitat for wildlife; evergreen hedges such as holly 'Handsworth New Silver' and firethorn 'Teton' (Pyracantha) not only provide year round colour, but their berries provide winter food for garden birds.

Fences: If hedging isn’t an option for your garden, you can create a five inch hole in the bottom of your fence or gate so that hedgehogs and other wildlife can crawl in and out. If your neighbours do the same, you can create a series of 'linked' gardens through which wildlife can explore and hunt for food.

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Planting for wildlife: Nectar and pollen tends to be in short supply during this time, but they are still essential foods for many insects that over-winter as adults. The RSPB says that you should ensure you have some late-flowering plants such as Michaelmas daisies, sedums, ivy and asters. Include some native trees and shrubs in your garden such as rowan, holly, guelder rose, wild rose, blackthorn or hawthorn. Not only will you be sure of creating natural food supplies for birds through the winter, these berry trees make great refuges for birds to hide in.

Bug homes and butterfly boxes: You can buy or make a bug home or butterfly box so insects can sleep soundly over the colder months. You may find some species of butterfly hibernating in sheds, outhouses, hollows in trees and ivy thickets, but it’s best to just leave them alone until the spring. The majority of insects will survive as eggs, larvae or pupae in cracks and crevices in the garden or box, or burrowing deep underground away from frosts.

Bird feeders: Fat balls and cakes are full of high calories and perfect food for birds over winter. If they come in mesh bags take these off first, as birds can get tangled in them. You can make your own by adding a range of seeds, nuts and cheese to suet or lard. When buying bird food, always make sure it’s high quality as lower priced foods are often bulked out with nutrient poor grains like barley, or large pulses like lentils and beans, which only the very large birds can eat. Don’t put food out on bird tables or in open feeders as grey squirrels and other pests may get them before the birds!

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The Diary of a Norfolk Family By Mark King

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Percy, our dog, just loves to sniff and bound about. He’s into every bush, long grass and playing field he comes across. Schnauzers, I was told by a friend who fell in love with Percy and had done some research on line about getting his own one, ‘are ratters.’

‘What do you mean by that?’ I asked. ‘Well, they were bred to chase rats and mice away from people’s homes.’ Walking Percy on a daily basis, I have come to the conclusion there may be some truth in that tale. Although you would find it hard to come across a friendlier, and I must say, sloppy, loving dog than him, he is one for darting off and disappearing into the nearest bush or bit of tall grass at the slightest sound or movement. I don’t think it’s rats or mice nowadays that he’s interested in, but more like birds and especially cats. It’s not a problem though. We keep him on an extendable lead when out walking (and he soon

shoots back when called) and, when loose to run free in the local parks, there are no cats around to get him excited. The only drawback for us, we have found, is now that we have gone from the long, dry, hot days of summer to the wet and rainy days of Autumn, is Percy getting his magnificent beard, cute eyebrows, and fluffy, curly legs totally soaked. He loves fuss and likes to stretch up to you looking for it, then he bounds off again into the long grass, sniffing and turning in every direction, leaving behind a wet trail of mud and leaves on your trousers. Back at the car, it’s straight out with the towels to dry him off and then into the utility room sink when we get home for a quick bath. Now some dogs just love the water; Labradors seem to be a breed who love nothing more than thrashing about in anything wet, but Percy does not. It takes two of us to get him stay in the sink, even when there’s only a few inches of warm water, and if your grip slips for just a second, Percy will shake every last drop off, leaving you wetter than he is! But we all still love him just the same. www.always-hanging-around.blogspot.com Follow on twitter: @author_king

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I Have Never Been Much Of A Crier...

I have never been much of a crier, but a couple of weeks ago I sat and sobbed my little heart out. There was no one specific reason, a few stresses at work and home, though certainly nothing to get upset over. I think sometimes you just need a good blubbing session and it had been a long time Above: Keri Beevis since I’d had one. It was a Friday - usually my happiest of happy days - as I get to leave the day job behind for the weekend and focus one hundred percent on writing. Instead of smiling though and cracking jokes, I spent the day feeling ridiculously emotional and, although I held it together at my desk, I did have to nip to the loo a couple of times to dab at my eyes. After work, I went food shopping, giving in to the urge to load my trolley with pizza, wine and chocolate, figuring I would indulge in an evening of naughtiness and it might help fight off my funk. Once home, I locked the door and allowed myself the briefest of sobs before stuffing my face. And, as if by magic, the pizza, wine and chocolate started working. I was feeling much better.

Or so I thought. All was good, but then I sat down to watch that new Netflix show, The Haunting of Hill House (which is brilliant by the way), and there were some baby kittens. Holy heck. I lost it. Talk about blub central. Now I don't know about you lot, but when people cry in movies or TV shows they always look so elegant, gently wiping their tears away, and often they have this post-crying glow. Not me. When I cry, my face resembles a big puffy soggy tomato and I require a man size pack of Kleenex, because the snot just won't stop giving. For Lord’s sake, I had to pause the TV to go sort myself out and give my nose a proper man honk. I then watched the rest of the show with a bottle of Olbas Oil next to me to try and unblock my bunged up nostrils. On the bright side, apart from feeling like I spent the night chopping onions, the cry worked and I was back in my Beev happy place the next morning, ready to embrace the weekend and crack on with my new book. The poet, Robert Frost, once said, ‘no tears in the writer, ‘No tears in the reader.’ Well, I think it’s safe to say I definitely have that one covered. PAGE

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Selling Your Products On Instagram Just Got Easier! The boundaries between social media posting and shopping are merging!

as a business account rather than a personal one, and secondly, your account needs to be 'approved for shopping'.

Historically, promoting products on Instagram was a bit clunky as you were a bit limited to posting photos and sharing them via a link in your bio, which annoyingly had to be changed every time you wanted to feature a new product, or you just landed people to a generic web page, which was even more annoying.

To tag products on your Instagram account, your products need to linked via either a Facebook Catalog, Shopify or BigCommerce shop. For details on this see https://help.instagram. com/277800139422805?helpref=faq_content Your product also shouldn't be age restrictive and it must be a physical product rather than a virtual product.

That has all changed as now you can add purchasable product ‘tags’ directly into your photos or stories on Instagram! It's been trialled by some big brands this year, but now it's being opened up to all businesses. So, if you see a photo with a 'shopping bag' icon, that’s Instagram’s subtle way of letting you know that it's got direct product purchase links in it. So, how do you take advantage of this? Firstly, your Instagram account must be categorised

Once you've imported your product catalogue into Instagram, you're ready to start promoting/ tagging your products in your posts and stories. You can tag up to 5 products per single-image post or 20 products per multi-image post. You can also add product-focused stickers to your stories. You can add 1 product sticker per story and stickers can be used with swipe-up, highlights, and videos. Some top brands are already using Instagram Shopping tags, including Ikea UK, Cath Kidston and Topshop to name just a few.

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is sent away from Instagram to the businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; website to complete any purchase.

These have really embraced Instagram Shopping as a way to promote their products, in a simple, unobtrusive and visual way - reducing the barrier to purchasing, so that it's possible to purchase in just a few simple clicks! An example of this is Topshop, who generally use a single featured product (although you can have multiple products in one image and link all of them if you wish). Tap on any photo with a shop icon and a shop tag appears with the product title and price on. Like myself, you're not likely to buy a product just based on an image, so, if you're interested to know more, just tap the tag again to get a new screen with a bit more product information like sizes, prices and any other details you'd expect to find in a regular shop, but all still contained within Instagram!

In my opinion, this form of passive shopping is great as it doesn't seem too intrusive - you can still casually browse the business on Instagram, appreciate the photos and their products without being presented with additional purchase details unless you want to. Instagram shopping is perfect for businesses with physical products, like clothing, shoes, bags, books, confectionery, flowers and the like and assuming you meet their shopping criteria, this could really improve your businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ability to engage with its audience and, in turn, quickly and smoothly convert them into sales.

Finally, a Buy Now / Visit Website button is added to all Instagram Shopping product pages to connect you to the businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; website. This is the only moment in the process that the user

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MOTORING REVIEW

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Skoda Fabia 2018 Facelift Review

By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring journalist - tweeting @carwriteups The freshly revised Skoda Fabia doesn’t smack you in the face with its changes it’s more subtle than that, as motoring journalist, Tim Barnes-Clay, reports. I took the wheel of the latest Skoda Fabia on a sunny day down in Buckinghamshire recently. The VW Group-owned brand wanted me to drive the facelifted model to see what I thought. So, what did I think? To be blunt, I had to say to myself “this is a new car” when pottering around in the Fabia. But before I even turned the key, I needed to squint to see the tweaked design. The designers have given the Fabia slimmer lights, new rear bumper reflectors and a slightly wider front grille. And that’s almost it for the outside. Oh, and on the flagship Monte Carlo model I drove, 18-inch alloys are available as well as LED brake lights that come as part of the package.

Hang on, though – there’s a little more. A fuel filler flap isn't the first place I usually look when reviewing a car, but the Fabia's is worth investigating. Why? Well, the ice scraper that was fitted on the last generation now doubles as a tyre tread depth gauge. It's also a magnifying glass, but it just made my eyes go all fuzzy looking through it. Changes inside are limited. There are some fresh interior colours and trims, two additional USB slots for rear seat occupants’ use and marginally modified graphics on the dials. It’s a clean and practical cabin, but it’s lacklustre, with hard scratchy plastics instead of the soft-touch ones you get in its cousin, the VW Polo. That said, it feels well put together, and the Fabia's 330-litre cargo capacity means it has one the largest boots in the segment. Importantly, the ditching of the 1.4-litre diesel now makes the Fabia range a petrol-only one.

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All now house 1.0-litre three-cylinder engines in different states of tune, along with an exhaust particulate filter to cut emissions. As mentioned, I was handed the keys to the Monte Carlo. The 95PS unit comes with a fivespeed manual transmission which is light and easy-to-use. Mind you; I kept looking for a sixth gear, meaning I did crunch the ‘box a couple of times. Oops, silly me. The 1.0-litre powerplant is relaxed, and the Monte Carlo’s stiffer set springs and lower ride height make things quite fun. Of course, with an engine this small you’re never going to set the tarmac alight, but you can still get to 62mph in 10.8s and on to a top speed of 114mph. More significantly, it’ll do over 60mpg, making it an efficient form of transport. It's such an easy supermini to pilot, and it's comfortable for fourup - and quiet, too. Throughout the Fabia line-up, every model, apart from the basic ‘S,’ has been reduced in price. The entry-level car is now around £600 more expensive, but it does get better kit, such as a trip computer, a 6.5-inch touchscreen, autonomous emergency braking and LED daytime running lights. Away from the ‘S', you get the ‘SE', ‘Colour Edition’, ‘SE L’, and Monte Carlo – all with a price drop ranging between £55 and £355. This is great value, especially if you compare VW’s

Polo, which is around £1000 more with a likefor-like engine and trim level. Alas, if you like the sound of this car, but you happen to be a hot-hatch aficionado, you'll be left wanting. Skoda won't be launching a vRS version of this incarnation of Fabia any time soon. Pros ‘n’ Cons • Comfortable ✔ • Efficient ✔ • Easy-to-drive ✔ • Spacious boot ✔ • Cabin plastics ✘ Fast Facts (New Fabia Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI - as tested by Tim Barnes-Clay) • Max speed: 114 mph • 0-62 mph: 10.8 secs • Combined mpg: 61.4 • Engine layout: 999cc three-cylinder petrol turbo • Max. power (PS): 95 • CO2: 106 g/km • Price: £16,785 PAGE

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Norfolk Mums On A Mission Mission 3: Fitness Videos Man down! We have a man down! (Or in this climate, perhaps that should be ‘person down’!) V is injured and has been for over a month now with an injury to her back (trapezius). Because of this, we decided not to undertake a new class or exercise just yet and have opted for YouTube videos and a fitness DVD. Have a read and let us know what you think!

I tried a Body Coach workout on YouTube. I did a quick warm up of jumping Jacks and high knees, then started the video I chose, which was a 15min low impact HIIT. There were 5 moves: plank to a twist; push-ups and mountain climbers; forward and backward lunges; squats; and crunches. I did each move for 30 secs with 30 sec rest in between with 3 rounds of all of them. I enjoyed the workout, but felt like it didn't push me enough or was long enough for me, so I decided to do a kettlebell workout too. There were only 3 moves involved: one-handed swing; a racked lunge; and squat to press. You had to do all the moves in sequence on one side of the body, then rest for a minute and start again on the other side with 4x on each side. After that workout, I definitely felt like I had worked hard! I did my own stretch and cool down to complete my exercise session. Overall, Joe was easy to follow and I like that he has so many videos available to choose from and they're short, so easy to fit into a busy day and best of all, it was free. Sweat

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I decided to dig out my Davina 7-minute fit DVD that had been gaining dust! It consists of 10 7-minute workouts including fat burning, box fit, legs, abs, toning and fitness. It also has a tutorial for doing dead lifts, lunges, squats, abs and press up and plank, so you can be sure you're doing them correctly. It starts with a short warm up and then you can chose as few or many as you want to do. I tended to do 2 or 3 as a rule, they may only be 7 minutes, but they really concentrate on the muscles you're working on. It's easy to follow and Davina and PT Ed talk and joke throughout, which weirdly enough helps! I enjoyed doing this and like the fact you can add more if you don't feel it’s pushed you enough. It's also very effective considering it’s only 7 minutes of working out! Sweat

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NOVA SILVER

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November At Nova Silver We hope you are keeping warm and cosy this autumn! The nights are drawing in, the weather is turning chilly and as we start to head towards Christmas, people are starting to feel festive already! We have had several organised customers in buying presents, stocking fillers or just generally having a browse and getting some ideas. Our birthstones are always a popular birthday gift and November is Citrine at Nova Silver. We have a selection of affordable pieces, matching sets and some original, bespoke items. Did you know Citrine is known to be a powerful cleanser and regenerator? Some believe that putting Citrine in your purse will help you maintain wealth! With it carrying the warm of the sun, its yellow colour makes it a happy stone and encourages sharing. Therefore, it is an ideal gift! If you like to stay on trend with your jewellery, this season it’s about bold, chunky, statement pieces, taking inspiration from the ’80s! Large, gold flowers, bold hoops and gemstone necklaces have been featured on the catwalks. We do have some gold plated items currently in our sale and our mixed stone necklaces really would make a statement! Great for a Christmas party outfit; Christmas is about giving but as well, it’s an ideal time to treat yourself to something special. Looking for some sparkle? Then Marcasite could be for you! Or just some simple, elegant silver pieces may be more to your taste? Whatever your style, we are bound to have something you’ll love. We have our designs on our website and often take online orders. We also offer a Click and Collect service. We ship to all over the country and even over-seas. Whatever your shopping preferences are, we cater for them. Christmas can be a busy, stressful time so let us helps take the pressure off! We aim to please and always offer our help. In next month’s article, we aim to inspire your Christmas shopping ideas and make it as easy as we can.

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NIBBLES & TIPPLES

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Nibbles &Tipples November Article By Cheryl Cade Norwich has a rich heritage. It was during one of my meanders on a warm day with very little to do that I developed a craving for something to quench my thirst.

further up the road (I’m keeping my money and politics local), I thought why not.

I have to be honest, I have not been in for a long while, mainly because in the past the selection and quality of the beers have not been to my liking, but I heard really good things, and unlike drinking

Speaking to the cellar man, they are looking to develop their selection even more with special ‘meet the brewer’ events. All I can say is watch out Norwich, there is a new kid on the block and I

Having just immersed myself in one of my favourite views of Norwich, Fye bridge looking towards the Cathedral and the reflection of brightly coloured houses that would not be out of place in Balamory, I noticed the small balcony that overlooks the river from the Ribs of Beef pub.

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Walking in the double doors, you are greeted with a long room leading to another room that forms a bay window (the Pre Raphaelite coming out in me). The bar is formed of a polished wood L, with an array of taps that would be the envy of many. Looking at the choice on the boards, I was very happy. There was a good mix of Real Ale and Craft to keep even the staunchest supporters of each entertained, as well as a good choice of wine and spirits.

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like it. Sorry to those in the know; it’s no longer a secret and I can see why you can’t get in the door on a Sunday!

I don’t have to move you too far for the nibbles this month. I have a number of friends and family members who have allergies or prefer a vegan diet. It is getting easier now to find eateries and places for meetings, but with a couple of my friends having extreme reactions (Mick Jagger lips to name one), I have to be really careful. My current favourites are all on Magdalen Street.

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have mentioned these before, but they deserve the adoration. Finally, there is the Cactus Bar: a friendly place where, during the day, you can relax with a tea or a beer (cakes to match). In the evenings, they have some local bands, yet you feel so comfy; it’s like they are playing in your living room. Cheers to you all, Cheryl

North is great for a light bite or something a bit heartier. Why my friend likes them is that they seem to understand allergies and don’t have just 2 fryers (one for Meat and one for Gluten free), but also have Vegan and Gluten too.

Ruth’s Jerusalem street food does an amazing breakfast dish of eggs and vegetables that just hugs you or you can go for some delicious falafels, lovely outside crunch with a soft centre. I may Twitter: @icenimagazine

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RIP UP YOUR CV

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Rip Up Your CV, It’s Time To Create Your Work Portfolio As freelancing and the gig economy continue to change the job market, the barriers of entry change as well. Where a resume on high quality paper was once a job-hunters must-have, a portfolio has become absolutely essential for non-traditional workers. The tips and strategies in this article will help you transform your traditional resume or curriculum vitae into an online portfolio. The goal of your portfolio is threefold: to grab and keep – the attention of your target market and ideal clients; to highlight the service you offer twenty-four hours a day; and to shine a spotlight on those services. Often, a sampling of your gig is all it takes to convince a potential client that you offer the best solution for their business needs. The best way to start creating a winning online portfolio is to understand the difference between a portfolio and a resume. A resume or CV curriculum vitae - is a summary of the scope,

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span, and reach of your career. A portfolio is a collection of work samples that give buyers an opportunity to see what you’ve done for previous clients and understand what you can do for them. It’s available online, consists of projects, verbiage, images, and evaluations, and showcases your skills in their best light. Your online portfolio should offer potential clients the basic 5 Ws and 1 H - who, what, when, where, why, and how. Be sure your digital portfolio tells prospects who you are, what you do, the length of their project, the length of your delivery timeline, where they’ll receive their deliverable, and how to reach you before, during, and after the delivery of their finished product. Additionally, choose an online portfolio platform that’s easy to understand, easy to navigate, and easy to order from. For instance, a freelance writer’s portfolio should include a sampling of writings from each of their writing genres. It should prominently feature ordering info, boast

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a logo and branding, focus on content, and feature a call to action on each of its pages and in the navigation bar. Finally, it should fit your gigs, meaning the portfolio of a professional services freelancer and the portfolio of a creative services freelancer won’t look the same. The key comes is to develop a portfolio that features the following criteria:

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relevant skills your photo or avatar social proof of your expertise a diverse selection of services a brief, but engaging biography relevant awards and recognitions links to your social media and blog applicable degrees and certifications reviews and testimonials from happy clients

Your portfolio should also include a brief explanation of your workflow that includes ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

initial contact a call to action instructions for placing an order instructions for making payment terms and conditions instructions for requesting a revision clearly articulated delivery timeline instructions for leaving a review

Now that you know what your portfolio should include, you’re probably struggling to determine what information goes directly from your resume or CV to your portfolio. Be sure to include your name, email, telephone number, and references and testimonials. Try to keep in mind that your portfolio is not about you - it’s about your clients. That means your primary goal is to impress potential clients. Showing off how good you are is its secondary purpose.

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Determine what you want to show off and highlight that particular service offering. It’s also important to decide how to organize your portfolio. Your portfolio - essentially a small website - can be organized in a plethora of ways. Organize yours by category, according to pricing, by SEO optimization, by genre, or by industry. A digital portfolio is a smart way to advertise your freelance services around the clock and adds a professional polish to your freelance career. Finally, remember to keep your portfolio clean, concise, and simple. A cluttered portfolio has the potential to confuse and distract clients and send them elsewhere. By keeping your portfolio easy to understand and easy to navigate, you increase the likelihood of making a favorable impression. Make your portfolio visible by creating image and text-based hyperlinks. Once you’ve created them, place them everywhere you can. Share them with your strategic partners, include them in your email signature line, add them to your social media profiles, and use them on whatever freelance and gig platforms and job boards you use to find clients. Increase your visibility, transform your resume into a marketing tool, and puts a face and voice to your freelance business. A Google search will yield page upon page of portfolio sites and platforms you can use. Many of them are available for little or no cost. You’ll need to update your portfolio regularly to ensure your current clients are satisfied, making recommendations and sending referrals, and pointing colleagues to your online portfolio. Existing clients will feel fully equipped and new clients will be impressed enough to click through to your sales page. Working in the Gig Economy by Thomas Oppong is out now, published by Kogan Page, priced £14.99. www.koganpage.com PAGE

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THE GADGET MAN

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Transcend DrivePro 550 Review Dashcam protection both inside and out I’ve been doing a lot of driving over the past few weeks and, consequently, I’ve had the chance to test a few different gadgets that help to keep us safe and use a variety of different methods to track the driving habits of both ourselves and others. This month’s review is the Transcend DrivePro 550 dashcam, a camera that not only films ahead of your vehicle, but also features a 180° rotatable second camera to capture the interior of a vehicle and provides protection for both driver and passengers. As with other Transcend cameras, the DrivePro 550 was exceedingly easy to install. The camera comes with a powerful suction mount and a very long Micro USB power cable with built in 12v plug allowing for permanent installation in most vehicles. A 32gb MicroSD card is also supplied in the package, which gives hours of video footage capture.

The front-facing camera features a Sony 1080p image sensor with a wide-angle lens recording at 30fps. The second rotatable camera is packed with four infrared LEDs, which automatically trigger in low light or night. Both give extremely good results with the second camera recording 720p video. The dashcam recording 2 separate videos concurrently, timestamping them and adding geo-tagging information using both GPS and GLONASS satellite tracking, which gives very accurate positioning information. The front-facing camera uses special Wide Dynamic Range technology, which equalises both dark and light areas of the video to ensure that bright skies are not blown out and darker parts easy to recognise. The results were excellent! Aside from simply recording video footage, the DrivePro 550 also features a WiFi mode, which allows you to connect to the camera using your smartphone or tablet via Transcends

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own app. You can then video live footage on a larger screen or access the video files already recorded and transfer them to your device. I noted that I could only display either front or rear-facing cameras, not both at the same time using the app. I could, however, see both on the rear built in 2.4” colour TFT screen. The camera comes with a built-in battery which, ensures continued video recording in the event of an accident or in ‘parking mode’. The camera will detect an accident, record the video in ‘emergency mode’, making it much more difficult to delete. Parking mode can be used to detect movement in the field of view of the camera and begin recording whilst you are away from the car. Other useful settings are ‘lane departure’ warning, f o r w a r d collision warning (when you get too close to the car in front), headup display for current speed, headlight warning and driver fatigue reminders. What sets this camera apart from standard dashcams is the interior-facing camera, a feature which would appeal to delivery companies, transport providers, taxis and chauffeur companies. It allows for the recording of driver behaviour to ensure appropriate behaviour and both driver and passenger safety. I thought it was a great feature and the addition of infrared cameras makes it superb for night driving. The camera is priced reasonably at around £140 and can be ordered from Amazon using this link: https://amzn.to/2S829d8 Matt Porter The Gadget Man www.thegadgetman.org.uk PAGE

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GUESS THE YEAR

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Just For Fun

GUESS THE YEAR!

The reality TV show Big Brother became a popular watch for many during the summer of this year.

Wembley stadium closed after seventy-seven years.

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Production of this Ford car ended after 32 years.

Reggie Kray, aged 66, died in a hotel in Norwich.

In May of this year, Ken Livingstone became the Mayor of London after defeating Steve Norris and Frank Dobson.

The year is...

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Norwich Film Festival - proudly supported by Norwich BID and the BFI Film Audience Network - is back to celebrate the best of local, British and International independent film. The 8th festival will see over 120 films screened from 6 - 18 November in venues across the city. This year’s official selection of 94 short films features standout talent with Sally Phillips in horror, Blood Shed; Stephen Graham in Being Keegan; and Doctor Who star, Arthur Darvill starring In Wonderland. A spotlight will be placed on female directors in the Women In Film screening to draw attention to the need to increase gender parity in the film industry. This is just one of nine exciting short film screenings including The East Anglian Collection sponsored by the University of East Anglia and also featuring the winners of the East Anglian Film Archive Mash-up

competition; and BFI Network Shorts - a selection of short films made with the support of BFI Network. For the first time, we will be announcing all our category winners at a Celebration Awards held at The Hostry at Norwich Cathedral. Debuting this year are workshops aimed at getting both emerging and experienced filmmakers including a Special Effects Masterclass held at Norwich University of the Arts, as well as sessions on Developing a Festival Strategy in conjunction with Festival Formula; and an Editing Masterclass led by BAFTA nominated Editor, Mark Everson. NFF will also team up with the Creative England led, Creative Enterprise to host a discussion and networking event for film businesses. Co-director & founder, Kellen Playford says: “As a filmmaker myself, it’s great to be able

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to offer opportunities to get invaluable tips and learn from industry professionals who have been there and done it. It’s important to acknowledge the fantastic talent we have in our region and we’re keen to keep supporting both aspiring and experienced filmmakers to develop their skills.” NFF will be welcoming famous talent including Actor & Director, Vanessa Redgrave, who will be attending a screening of her migrant crisis documentary, Sea Sorrow; and an In Conversation with Oliver-winning & BAFTA nominated Actor, Juliet Stevenson (Truly Madly Deeply, Bend it like Beckham). The festival will launch with a gala screening of cult British classic, Shallow Grave at OPEN followed by a In Conversation with lead actor, Christopher Eccleston (28 Days Later, Doctor Who) led by Chief Film Critic at The Guardian, Peter Bradshaw (6 Nov). Feature film screenings will include appearances by Merlin & Humans star, Colin Morgan in mystery drama, Waiting For You; Britain’s Got Talent’s Jack Carroll in comedy, Eaten by Lions; and Sigourney Weaver in classic sci- fi horror, Alien - screened as part of our Ridley Scott Evening at the reprised Noverre Cinema at The Assembly House (8 Nov).

Even more esteemed talent will join us for the return of the Industry Day including Academy Award- winning Producer, Gareth EllisUnwin (The King’s Speech); Academy Awardwinning Costume Designer, Janty Yates (Gladiator, The Martian); and Casting Director, Priscilla John (Saving Private Ryan, Captain America, Mamma Mia). Festival Producer, Matt Ecclestone says: “It’s great to be able to bring iconic acting talent and awardwinning filmmakers to celebrate their career successes during the festival. Our Industry Day will bring talented professionals together to share their experiences and their views on topics including diversity & inclusion within the industry.” A festival staple, the BAFTA Shorts Tour will return to showcase eight of the 2018 BAFTA short film nominees including, Best Short Film winner, Cowboy Dave directed by Colin O’Toole; who will be attending for a Q&A after the screening. Events are taking place in the following venues: The Forum, OPEN, The Assembly House, Norwich University of the Arts, Cinema City, The Garage, and The Hostry at Norwich Cathedral. For the full programme, please visit: norwichfilmfestival.co.uk Passes and tickets for Norwich Film Festival 2018 Tickets are available via norwichfilmfestival.co.uk. There are single event tickets available that range from £3 £10 with discounted rates for those under 25. Festival-goers can also get their hands-on Day passes to our Industry Day, and short film screenings on 17 and 18 November. PAGE

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Chase The Dream - The Reboot

FLAWLESS November 6, 2018

Following their World Tour, Flawless are back in the UK performing their dynamic and creative dance routines, in a tour which will visit Norwich Theatre Royal on Tuesday, November 6. Chase The Dream - The Reboot will showcase the talents of this high-powered dance group who came to the fore on TV’s Britain’s Got Talent and who have gone on to star in the smash-hit movies Street Dance 3D 1 & 2, as well as become two-time winners of the World Dance Championships. Their high energy, acrobat-fused, feel-good family show follows the journey of ten ‘Big Dreamers’, seeking the opportunity to live their ultimate dance fantasy on board the ‘Intergalactic Dream Ship’.

performers. Marlon took the group went public in 2005 and it has been turning street dance on its head ever since.

The passengers soon realise that with every dream comes a dark reality, ultimately turning their dreams into nightmares. Upon learning this, the team must battle their way back to reality to complete the journey home or risk their minds being forever lost and trapped in the Realm of Dreams, with a message from the show that ‘Team Work Makes the Dream Work’.

Since starring on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, Flawless has headlined for the Royal Family performing at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee concert alongside Kylie Minogue, performed for the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympics, heated things up with the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing professionals, and made history collaborating with English National Ballet.

Flawless was founded by Marlon ‘Swoosh’ Wallen in 2004. He had been passionate about music and dance since the age of four and took his influences from Michael Jackson, James Brown, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, The Nicholas Brothers and a host of other naturally gifted

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Festive Favourite The Nutcracker Heads For Norwich

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THE NUTCRACKER November 21-24, 2018 This winter, Northern Ballet’s enchanting festive favourite The Nutcracker returns to Norwich taking audiences on a sparkling adventure as one child’s Christmas dreams come true. Choreographed by the company’s artistic director David Nixon OBE, this magical family ballet will be performed at Norwich Theatre Royal from November 21 to 24. In the midst of a festive party, as the fire crackles and the pile of presents grows ever higher, Clara is caught up in the warmth and excitement of Christmas and becomes enthralled by her new Nutcracker doll. But, as the clock strikes midnight, her Nutcracker proves to be no ordinary toy. After saving him from the wily Mouse King, Clara is whisked away

on the magical journey of a lifetime through a winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the famous Sugar Plum Fairy. Re-imagined for 2018, this magical revival features some sparkling new costumes designed by David Nixon and is set to the famous Tchaikovsky score played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, with stunning Regency-style sets by Charles Cusick Smith and lighting by Mark Jonathan. David Nixon OBE, said: “The Nutcracker holds a special place in the hearts of audiences young and old and, for many, is an important part of their Christmas tradition. I am delighted to bring our unique production out on tour once again, with new sparkling costumes for the first act, just to add that extra bit of freshness to the festive season for our audiences.”

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Northern Ballet is also holding additional events at the theatre during its tour to Norwich. There will be a pre-performance talk on Wednesday, November 21, which will give an insight into the life of a touring ballet company revealing details about the sets, costumes, story and production.

For more information about additional events at the theatre, visit northernballet.com/ nutcracker-events

This is followed on Thursday, November 22, by a Limelighters Over 50s Workshop which is a 90-minute gentle movement session taking place on the Theatre Royal stage with a warmup and repertoire from The Nutcracker, all accompanied by a live pianist. And in Northern Ballet Revealed, also on Thursday November 22, there will be a 30-minute talk followed by the chance to enter the auditorium and watch Company Class take place on stage.

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Tickets are on sale now, priced from £10, and can be booked at www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk or by contacting the Box Office on 01603 630000. Show Information: Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker, Wednesday November 21 to Saturday November 24, 2018. Eves 7.30pm, Mats Thur, Fri & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £10-£41.50. Discounts for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s, Schools and Groups. Family tickets also available. BOX OFFICE 01603 630000. For more info or to BOOK ONLINE www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

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Show Is Set To Dish Up Some Hot Stuff For Norwich Audiences

THE FULL MONTY November 26 - December 1 2018

Heading for Norwich and guaranteed to dish up some hot stuff is award-winning show The Full Monty. Based on the smash-hit movie of the same name, which took the world by storm 21 years ago and created one of cinema’s most iconic moments, The Full Monty stage adaptation retells the gritty and heart-warming tale of six out-of-work Sheffield steelworkers who form a male striptease act in order to make some cash and in the process end up reassessing their lives. At Norwich Theatre Royal stage from November 26 to December 1, it features the iconic songs from the film, such as You Sexy Thing by Hot

Chocolate and You Can Leave Your Hat On by Tom Jones, plus the movie’s memorable and much-copied dole queue scene played out to Donna Summer’s disco anthem Hot Stuff, and the finale striptease where the characters go ‘the full monty’. Written for stage by Simon Beaufoy, the Oscar and Bafta Award-winning writer of the movie, the show won UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production. It was Simon Beaufoy’s first time writing for the stage in a career which has seen him achieve huge success with films such as The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Battle of the Sexes and Slumdog Millionaire.

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The show has visited Norwich twice before, in 2014 and 2016, and a former cast member from 2014, Rupert Hill (Coronation Street, The Bill, Hollyoaks), is returning to the city this time as director for the tour having refreshed the dynamics on stage and introduced some new music. The stellar cast includes Gary Lucy (Luke Morgan in Hollyoaks, Danny Pennant in EastEnders, DS Will Fletcher in The Bill, Kyle Pascoe in Footballer’s Wives, winner of Dancing on Ice), Andrew Dunn (best known as Tony in Dinnerladies and for his regular appearances playing Alastair Campbell on Bremner, Bird and Fortune), Louis Emerick (Norman the Doorman in Benidorm, Mick Johnson in Brookside, PC Walsh in Last of the Summer Wine and Mike in Coronation Street), and Kai Owen (Rhys in Torchwood and Pete in Hollyoaks) - all of whom have toured in the show before.

Communications Officer, Judy Foster, said: “This is such a fantastic night out. The show is often looked on as a ‘ladies night out’ because of its final two minutes of fun striptease, but the storyline in fact deals with serious issues affecting men - from unemployment and fathers’ rights, to depression, sexuality, body image and suicide - all portrayed with great skill by a superb line-up of actors and served up with a massive dollop of humour and a great soundtrack. It really is hot stuff!” Show Information: The Full Monty, Monday 26 November Saturday 1 December 2018. Tickets £10-£34.50. Discounts for Friends & Corporate Club, Over-60s, Under-18s and Groups. Audio Described Performance on Saturday 1 December at 2.30pm.

New for this tour are Joe Gill (Finn Barton in Emmerdale) and James Redmond (Finn in Hollyoaks and Abs Denham in Casualty).

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WHAT'S ON AT... King's Lynn Corn Exchange Soul Legends

Friday 9 November, 7.30pm, £26.50 / Concs £25 Feel the heart. Share the soul. Live the legends. Whether you’re a Soul Man, a Natural Woman, or just a plain old S@x Machine… Entertainers is delighted to bring the Alive Corn Exchange the smash-hit spectacular SOUL LEGENDS on Friday 9 November. Bringing to life the hits of Barry White, George Benson, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Wilson Pickett, Chaka Khan, Earth Wind & Fire, and more, all in “soulsational” style! Jump aboard the soul train as it takes you on an unforgettably smooth music journey from its sixties origins to present day via all the classic seventies and eighties floor fillers. You’ll be wowed by an all-star cast of talented singers and musicians, and amazed by the costumes and jaw-dropping choreography. You’ll be on your feet reliving your favourite soul anthems: Respect, Ain’t Nobody, Knock On Wood, Midnight Hour, You’re My First My Last My Everything, Best Of My Love, River Deep Mountain High, Ain’t No Stopping Us Now, Beat It, I Feel Good, Three Times a Lady, Get Down On It, and more. The hits just keep on coming.

Sara Pascoe Lads Lads Lads

Saturday 10 November, 7.30pm, £19.50 / Concs £15.50 Always honest, always regretting it later, Sara opens her heart and mouth again to share the adventures of the last year, at the Alive Corn Exchange on Saturday 10 November. Full of jokes, hope and white wine LadsLadsLads is the thinking person's stag do*. Following a sell-out run in London’s West End, the multi-awardwinning comedian and star of Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, QI and Taskmaster, takes her new show on tour. *please please do not bring an actual stag do, PLEASE. Do bring a polite friend, your mamma, someone you hope to seduce or a book for the interval. Recommended 15+

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Horoscopes For November Aries 21 March - 20 April The big news this month,

Libra 24 September - 23 October Venus, your ruler,

is the return of Uranus to your sign on the 7th, and its broad opposition to Venus the planet of loving, all month. Especially until Venus goes forwards on the 16th, romance can prove to be a little unpredictable. Jupiter also moves on the 9th, and into a superb location for you. However, travel plans, and agreements can get bogged down in the last week.

is in retrograde in your sign through until the 16th. But she is also opposed by the stormy energies of Uranus for much of November. Even if you're someone with a supremely silky and diplomatic touch, you may find yourself being more outspoken. Jupiter is also encouraging you to find your voice and will continue to do so for over a year now.

Taurus 21 April - 21 May The New Moon on the 7th combines superbly with the gentle beguiling energies of Neptune. If you're fortunate enough to be connecting to people or one special person, and where things just flow very smoothly, this can prove to be comforting. If not, some previously unspoken issues can surface. Your options around finances, business and property are boosted from the 9th.

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November Little niggles which

Gemini 22 May - 21 June If you enjoy a degree of

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December Jupiter, your

spontaneity around your social situation or even your love life, Uranus's opposition with Venus for much of this month, adds a spark. Furthermore, Jupiter the planet of good fortune, moves into your sector of relating for over a year's duration. This is a very positive portent. Yet Mercury's Retrograde from the 17th, suggests communications need care.

wonderful ruler, returns to your sign for the first time in twelve years, on the 9th. This is your opportunity to commence a new period of growth and self-awareness. However, with Mercury tracking backwards in your sign from the 17th, and Mars clashing with your Sun in the last week, along with Neptune, stay clear about emotional considerations.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July You can be very receptive

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January Your friendship

to film, photography, performance, dance and music this month. In fact, anything which enables you to push out and be more daring is boosted from the 16th, as Mars arrives in Pisces through to the year's end. Balancing home and work considerations may prove more challenging, especially from the 17th with Mercury slamming on the brakes.

sector is given a fine boost on the 7th, and those people who share your love of discussion and ideas will particularly capture your imagination. The more spiritual side of your nature is going to be developing over the next year also. Yet something that has remained unsaid can spring into the open in the last ten days of November.

Leo 24 July - 23 August There are some big changes this

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February Mars is going to be

month for you Leo, not least Uranus reversing back into Aries on the 7th, and Jupiter powering into your sister Fire Sign of Sagittarius on the 9th. All this in some ways could prove to be quite liberating, but this will certainly shake up the status quo. However, your love life could prove frustrating from the Full Moon of the 23rd onwards.

with you until the 15th of this month, moving into your sector of everyday finances. In some ways this could be something of a relief Aquarius, and help you to convert all the hard work and buzzing ideas you have been generating into something more tangible between now and the end of 2018. Yet you should conserve resources when possible.

Virgo 24 August - 23 September Your word sector

Pisces 20 February - 20 March Venus ends its retrograde

is boosted beautifully by the New Moon of the 7th, especially if you can embrace with this great sensitivity in your interactions with others. Your approach to finances however, could see you splash out spontaneously, and at times, uncharacteristically. Care will be needed around family discussions from the 17th, with Mercury's retrograde.

midmonth, but Mercury begins its own. This suggests that anything to do with relating is not necessarily going to go ultra-smoothly, and in your case, I think this can relate to your professional situation and work. This is not the best of times to engage in power struggles or battles of will with those in positions of authority. You are unlikely to win.

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may have been less obvious, can start to come to the surface around some close relationships. Secrets could out, but whilst this could be challenging, in a strange way it could also prove to be liberating. Your financial prospects can be boosted from the 9th, but don't be too free and easy with resources in the last ten days of the month.

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