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Focus On: Fitness

Good Habits

Support Good Results

Best Of Norfolk

Through The Lens Of Our Readers

Top Tips For Staying Fit At Home

Norfolk & Norwich Festival Does Radio Local

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“The month of May is the pleasant time; its face is beautiful; the blackbird sings his full song, the living wood is his holding, the cuckoos are singing and ever singing; there is a welcome before the brightness of the summer.” Lady Gregory This month’s focus is on Fitness. Some of us may have suddenly found ourselves with a lot more time on our hands and have a new-found love of exercise. Others, however, may be struggling to balance all the plates we are attempting to keep upright. Whichever category you fall into, this issue has something for you: Mike Smith’s top tips on pages 32 and 33; a story of how Yoga changed someone’s life on pages 38 and 39; Shona’s suggestions for FREE exercise on pages 42 and 43, as well as much much more. Elsewhere, we share an exciting story of hope from someone who benefits from the amazing work that the Benjamin Foundation carries out (Pages 6 and 7). Nova Silver discuss jewellery with meaning on Page 24. Finally, find out everything you need to know about Anglian Potters’ exhibition on Page 9. While times are currently uncertain and everything seems topsy-turvy, we hope that Iceni Magazine continues to brighten up your days with a wealth of all things Norfolk. Stay safe and we will see you soon with Issue 86!

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CONTRIBUTORS Becca Hamling, Benedetta Gattari, Cheryl Cade, Gemma Sandwell, Keri Beevis, Matt Porter, Mark King, Mike Smith, Missy Hitchcox, Paul Dolphin, Patrick Arundell, Serena Fordham, Shona Sundhari, Susan Leigh, Thomas Hamling, Tim Barnes-Clay.

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Contents 52

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Full of absolute dynamic

creative content!

“You Reap What You Sow”

WE STILL NEED TO...

FOCUS ON:

Prioritise Our Happiness

Fitness

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MOTORING REVIEW

Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

NIBBLES &TIPPLES May

The Benjamin Foundation Monthly Update

Nibbles And Tipples May

Iceni Asks... If You Could Only...

Iceni News Anglian Potters

Motoring Review Land Rover Discovery Sport

How Yoga Changed My Life I Can Definitely Say...

Iceni News Norfolk & Norwich Festival

Nova Silver May

See What Mummy Says Running With Tom

Iceni News Donation To Local Charity

Best Of Norfolk Readers Images

The Green Column Exercise For Free

Iceni Columnist Mark King

Focus On: Fitness

Running A Marathon (But Not As You Know It!)

Iceni Columnist Keri Beevis

Top Tips For Staying Fit At Home

Good Habits Support Good Results

We Still Need To Prioritise Our Happiness

Riding Your Bike In Lockdown

Why Do People... Enjoy Running?

Build Your Own Action Cam With A Raspberry Pi Zero

Mindful Running The Key To Happy Exercise?

Iceni Horoscopes What Do Your Stars Hold?

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The Benjamin Foundation The Benjamin Foundation is a local charity which helps people across Norfolk and Suffolk to deal with some of the challenges that life throws at them. Whether it’s the prevention of youth homelessness, helping families to build stronger relationships or providing positive activities for young people with limited opportunities, our work brings hope, opportunity, stability and independence to the people we support.

Lily’s Story: The Chance To Give Back

With COVID-19, otherwise known as Coronavirus, having a massive impact on entire communities, one young person supported by The Benjamin Foundation has seized the opportunity to give something back. Having secured a job at a local care home, Lily*, aged 17, was also given a boost by the charity’s Young Person’s Fund - made possible by supporters of Sleep Out, our annual fundraising event.

Lily has been living at The Hub in King’s Lynn since November 2019. Having always wanted a caring job, she was thrilled when she was offered the post of a Healthcare Assistant at a care home in the town. She is especially pleased to be able to play a positive role in the community during the Coronavirus crisis. “I was really nervous when I went for the interview. But they said they were excited to have me on the team and offered me a contract. I was honestly made up.”

With the job offer dependent on a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Lily was anxious about how she would pay for this. However, with the ‘Young Person’s Fund’ made possible thanks to support from The Benjamin Foundation Sleep Out events, it was possible to pay for her DBS check quickly and easily ensuring Lily could take up her new position without delay. “The Young Person’s Fund paying for my DBS check took a massive pressure off my shoulders, because I was worried about how I would pay for this myself.”

Now, she has overcome this barrier and is looking forward to her next steps to independence by commencing her job helping local elderly people.

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“I’m looking forward to getting to know the care industry; working with the older generation, hearing their stories and understanding their physical problems. They have given us, the younger generation, our future and I want to help them in the same way that they have helped us.”

Lily’s new job is just the first step as she also looks beyond Coronavirus to securing her own flat and independence, and she is grateful for all of the support she has received from The Hub and The Benjamin Foundation.

“I’ve the opportunity to get my own place and I’ve been making preparations for furniture with the help of The Hub. I’ve also gained AQAs [qualifications that enable young people to progress to the next stage in their lives by learning life skills], to help me with things like cooking and budgeting money. “I’ve had so much support.” *Name has been changed.

Can You Support Us During COVID-19? Our work to prevent local youth homelessness does not stop. While many people are able to work from home, our colleagues are delivering front-line, essential services to over 100 local, vulnerable young people each day, each night, 365 days a year, giving them a safe place to live, support and the skills they need to forge independent lives. Our teams delivering front-line services are under more pressure than ever and they continue to provide amazing support and help to bring hope, opportunity, stability and independence to local people who need us.

To read more about how your donations can help the young people we support, please click here: https://bit.ly/TBF1Covid19 Thank you for your support.

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Anglian Potters First Online Selling Exhibition In these extraordinary times, one of the UK’s largest craft associations has created an extraordinary event - the Anglian Potters Online Exhibition. Spring would usually be the time for one of our renowned Open Exhibitions, but as we can’t gather the work and artists together, we have opened a ‘Virtual Exhibition’ - a selection of work by 25 artists, a mix of professional and amateur potters. The work shows a wide range of top quality ceramic artwork on a special website. There are bowls and sculptures, wall plaques and vases in a rich variety of colours and textures. Perfect for presents or to enhance the home or garden. Purchases can be paid for in the usual online way via a bank card on the website. When work is purchased, it will be sent via a courier service that will leave it at the customer’s door and will not need a signature. This show will run for 5 weeks from 1st May in the first instance and will be followed up with a second tranche of potters later in the year.

All the work is hand made and unique - when it’s gone, it’s gone! Potters, like other craft workers, are still able to work at home in the current lock-down conditions, but have few places to sell their work. This is an initiative to help them in these difficult times. Visit now, go to: anglianpotters.org.uk/online-exhibition Background: Anglian Potters Ltd is a membership organisation based in East Anglia with over 500 ceramics enthusiasts and potters as members. We meet to discuss all things pottery and ceramic and provide services to our members including talks, demonstrations, clay stores and now these new online exhibitions.

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Norfolk & Norwich Festival Does Radio Local Norfolk & Norwich Festival have announced a new free, hyper-local project running from 8 - 24 May, the 17 days across which the Festival would have taken place this year. Norfolk & Norwich Festival does Radio Local will be an hour-long live show each day at 3pm on Norwich’s Future Radio and online, hosted by Live Art collaborators and comedy duo Hunt & Darton. The show will celebrate everything about what it means to be local and will be built with, by and for residents of the county. Radio Local had originally been part of the 2020 Festival line-up, with the pair planning to

broadcast from Norwich city centre for 24 hours straight and to work with communities in Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn and Diss before arriving. Hunt & Darton’s previous work includes their award-winning pop-up installation, the Hunt & Darton Café which has been presented at Tate Britain, Edinburgh Fringe and Latitude Festivals, and 3 cities in China with the British Council. From the charmingly mundane to the quite extraordinary to the borderline ridiculous, Norfolk & Norwich Festival does Radio Local is a celebration of community. The Festival alongside Hunt and Darton will build a show with local people over the phone, via Zoom workshops and through online networks about

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the weird and wonderful places they live in how they are living. The show responds to people and place, witnessing this unprecedented time and celebrating people’s boredom. This will be a hyper-local broadcast to the whole world. Alongside speaking to artists who had been programmed to present work at the Festival, the show will offer survival tactics for isolation, boredom busters, remote food reviews, live reports and audio tours of homes. There will be intergenerational challenges, scavenger hunts and competitions - such as jingle making from household items. The deadpan presenting duo will be joined by their guest presenter Victoria Melody featuring the region’s best amateur stand ups to keep audiences laughing. The show will also feature a legends slot, with the great and good from across the county sharing the tracks of their life, and the Festival with Hunt & Darton have commissioned local artists - Lucia Scazzocchio, Lewis Wickwar and Odd Comic to explore the Norfolk plains remotely. The show will also include a roster of virtual first dates, agony aunting, Twitter based soap operas, phone ins and more. Daniel Brine Artistic, Director and Chief Executive of Norfolk & Norwich Festival, said: ‘We were gutted to cancel this year’s Festival but we’re committed to doing our bit for the community and in these difficult times we wanted to make sure we brought the people of Norwich and Norfolk some light cultural relief. Hunt & Darton will broadcast for an hour each day over the duration of our (non)Festival and it’s a great and fun way to celebrate all the good things local to Norfolk. Radio Local is our chance to celebrate the great work of our local key workers, to connect in a time when we’re distancing, and to think about the things which bind our community together. I look forward to joining the people of Norwich and Norfolk as we all drop in to Radio Local at 3pm each day, meet Festival artists and local heroes, take part and celebrate all that is local to us.’

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Hunt & Darton said: ‘We feel privileged to have found a way to carry on making work in this adverse time. We are ridiculously excited to still be able to make this show with you all, to bring a bit of silliness into our days, show off what Norfolk & Norwich folk have to offer, share our experiences in this bizarre time and to celebrate the amazing work that we all should have been enjoying throughout the Festival. We feel more than ever the need to keep communities connected and to offer some light relief to people stuck at home. We cannot wait to collaborate with you.’ A full programme for Norfolk and Norwich Festival does Radio Local will be announced in due course. The show will stream live at 3pm every day from 8-24 May and can be accessed via the Festival’s homepage at nnfestival.org.uk or on Future Radio. Highlights will be repeated on BBC Radio Norfolk Monday - Friday. The 2020 Festival, which would have been the 248th edition of annual event, was cancelled in March in line with UK government’s response to the worldwide Covid-19 crisis. It usually attracts more than 85,000 visitors to theatres, venues and galleries around Norwich and across Norfolk, with a wide programme of free and ticketed events. Norfolk & Norwich Festival does Radio Local is led by Festival trainee staff, who work with the Festival on a short term basis to develop and learn new skills, supporting their professional development. Radio Local is one of several online initiatives the Festival is producing from May - June. Norfolk & Norwich Festival presents Radio Local will run from 8 - 24 May, 3pm. nnfestival.org.uk futureradio.co.uk radiolocal.co.uk PAGE

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East Anglian Business Makes Donation To Local Charity During Coronavirus Lockdown Independent insurance broking group One Broker has donated more than £2,000 to a local charity’s Covid-19 campaign, thanks to its employees’ efforts to raise much-needed funds. The group, which has offices in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, appointed the Papworth Trust as its charity of the year in the middle of 2019, supporting the Trust’s efforts to support disabled people living in Cambridgeshire. It provides vital services including care, housing and employment skills to individuals within the local community. Since the appointment of the charity of the year, One Broker’s teams have engaged in a range of creative fundraising activities, from holding fortnightly inter-team quizzes to installing snack fridges in its kitchens. There have also been cake sales, races and challenges, which have boosted donations. The group, however, made the decision to make an early donation this month, before the end of the financial year, in response to the current coronavirus pandemic. Says Group Managing Director Sean Clark: “At One Broker, we’re committed to giving something back to the communities in which we work. In recent weeks, it became evident that Papworth Trust needed our support now more than ever – and I’m pleased to say that by donating the funds we’ve raised so far, we could provide assistance at a critical time.” Jo Revitt, Corporate Partnership Fundraiser added: “We cannot thank One Broker group

enough for this amazingly generous donation to our Covid-19 appeal. “Maintaining support, learning and development for our clients is essential during this time, as is visual contact – albeit remotely - which is enabling us to reduce the feelings of isolation that many of them are currently encountering. “These funds will support our appeal to provide technology and data for those who don’t have it, and activity packs focussing on independent living skills, so that we can cook, garden and get involved in arts and crafts during our remote sessions together.” ABOUT PAPWORTH TRUST Based in Cambridgeshire, Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity that supports thousands of people, their families and carers every year. Its work includes providing a range of high quality services for disabled and disadvantaged people and campaigning for changes that disabled people want. PAGE

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The Diary of a Norfolk Family By Mark King What can be said about recent events that hasn’t already been said? It’s impossible to escape the medical crises that unfolded with such speed and drama. For every up there is a down, for every negative there is a positive and so the positive is what I have tried to concentrate on during the Above: Mark King Covid-19 scare. The first positive about the lockdown period has been time. Yes, precious time. No more dashing from A to B, B to C, C to D then back to A ferrying children to friends house, parties, clubs, groups, sporting and school events. No more having to fit in social events and going through the diary while on the phone trying to arrange convenient dates for all concerned only to find out the only free dates are three months ahead. This then leads to the second positive and that’s the feeling of being guilt free. If you want to sit in the garden on a glorious sunny Thursday afternoon at three-o-clock supping on a cold beer while doing

absolutely nothing but watching nature in all its glory, you can; feeling absolutely guilt free because you know at that present time so are the majority of the people in the U.K. So what if you haven’t managed to build a multimillion pound Grand-Designs style house with your bare hands in only six months, when it fact it really took you ten years to paint the final room in your home after you first moved in? Who cares? Who cares if you haven’t walked bare foot through every country on this planet, eating fried insects from some doggy street stall located over an open sewer? No one. You can just sit in your garden and feel happy that you are not wasting your precious time on this earth because you aren’t doing this or doing that. The third positive thing about the lock-down are no more of those annoying little bits of old tyre rubber that are used on 3G sports pitches and come back with the children to infect every corner of your home. I could go on, but it’s back to my beer and the sunshine for me. www.always-hanging-around.blogspot.com Follow on twitter: @author_king

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Things I Have Learnt Since Self-Isolating The past few weeks have certainly been a strange and unsettling time, as we adjust temporarily to a new way of life. Though I am certainly not complaining, as I know the measures that have been put in place are to keep us as Above: Keri Beevis safe as possible. Here are some of the things I have learnt since self-isolating. 1/ I am no longer naturally brunette. For years my brother and a few of my friends have nagged me to go dark again. You should stick with your natural colour they tell me. Well… brother and friends, it seems my natural colour is now grey with a healthy sprinkling of white. And what is it with the wiry texture? I feel like I have pubic hair growing out of my head. 2/ As long as my top half is dressed, PJ bottoms are now an acceptable form of day wear. 3/ I live with two fluffy poo monsters. I am not quite sure what Ellie and Lola think about having me at home full time. Lola seems to love it, but Ellie I am not so sure, judging by the way she sits and stares at me some days, as if to say, ‘what are you still doing here?’ They have certainly been using their litter tray more frequently, so I don’t know if they are trying to stink me out of the house.

5/ There are no longer days of the week, there is just day time (also known as coffee time) and night time (wine time). 6/ Judging by how my phone is buzzing more than my vibrator, my friends are really bored. 7/ I feel like Fred West when I am out on my daily walk, as people go out of their way to avoid coming close to me. 8/ Despite having 'the chat' with Ellie and Lola, they refuse to grasp the importance of rationing and being grateful for whatever flavour cat food they are served. 9/ The Walking Dead perhaps wasn't the wisest thing to watch, while on lockdown. 10/ I have resorted to making fish puns to the cats when I feed them. Halibut some breakfast, girls? Oh cod. Look what I have found in your treat jar. You're dolphinitely going to want this. Is that a little tuna you're meowing to me? You girls are somefin else. Whether you are self-isolating or one of the heroes working on the frontline, please stay safe and healthy.

4/ Fear of running out of toilet paper is certainly making me want to poop more.

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We Still Need To Prioritise Our Happiness Some people treat happiness as their main goal. When you ask them what they want in life, they say, 'to be happy'. But happiness can be elusive. It creeps up on us when we least expect it, when we find ourselves smiling at a beautiful sunset, a table laid for a family meal, succeeding in a challenge, watching our friends laugh at a terrible joke. Happiness has, of late, been brought so forcibly home to us all, is rarely about expensive gifts or acquisitions. So, when planning for a positive, fulfilling life, it's important to start by prioritising your happiness. Let's look at what this entails. ● Practise daily gratitude. This doesn't mean settling for second best or sitting back on your laurels, but is about being grateful for what you have and finding a balanced, grounded approach to life. Appreciation of others, valuing the lessons learned from challenges and setbacks, the relationships in your life, the food, air, roof over your head, running water, all can all be taken for granted but are things many others don't have. Those people would be happy to be in your shoes.

● Happiness comes from being inspired, so ensure you have things that motivate you to improve, to be better, reach a higher level. This may be learning new skills, expanding your area of expertise, focusing on a new direction, something that elevates your vision, stretches you and brings a sense of achievement. ● Leaving our familiar comfort zone can be scary and exhilarating, yet often results in us feeling happy and proud of ourselves afterwards. Even trying new food, another route to work, having a go at something we're apprehensive about can prompt a positive shift in our thinking and a happier sense of self. ● Being challenged is important to happiness too. Being receptive to new ideas and initiatives, being prepared to say, 'yes' even when unsure of yourself. Why not say 'yes' first and work out how to do it afterwards! Self-improvement and development bring their own happiness and fulfillment. ● Do things you do well. Being challenged is often a good experience, but if life is already stressful, making time to do something you know you're good at can be an important reminder of how competent and capable you

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are. And we all need a little window of success in a stressful life. Enjoy it, even if it's icing a cake, putting up shelving or supporting an elderly neighbour. ● Rewards can bring happiness. Yes, we deserve to be rewarded for our efforts financially. We need to live and pay our bills. But also reward yourself by ensuring you have a space, a place where you go and feel secure, able to relax. It may be your bedroom, with lovely prints, cushions, flowers and music. When you're there, you close the door on the world, destress and chill. ● Being involved with others can bring happiness; teaching, mentoring, coaching, volunteering are often fulfilling experiences. And the people we're involved with may bring new ideas, inspiration, suggestions of their own that add value to our lives. ● Don't follow the crowd. Others have their own stories, motivations and limitations. They may begrudge you your energy and drive, preferring that you don't remind them of their apparent lack of ambition, but we're all different and each of us have needs and wants that evolve over time. Reflect on those relationships and consider if it's time to reduce their influence in your life. ● Mix with people who like, support and encourage you; they're your fans and ambassadors. People who like you treat you with respect, may challenge you on occasion, but they're in your court and you're in theirs. Nurturing 'your' people allows you to be vulnerable, wrong sometimes and able to

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discuss any problem areas in an accepting, nonjudgmental arena. ● Indulge your senses. Happiness comes from incorporating smell, taste, touch as well as music and beautiful art and colours. Make time to enjoy nature, your pets. Visit the beach, the forest and stimulate your senses; feel the sand underneath your feet. ● Give yourself regular free time. Happiness is about ensuring there's balance in your life. Prioritising time for fun, sport, exercise, reading is important. Sometimes work may require extra attention, but aim to regularly give yourself time out, perhaps just to sit with a coffee at the mall. ● Insist on being treated with respect by those you come into contact with. Good boundaries matter. Unhappiness can occur if we feel disrespected, treated dismissively or are taken for granted. Intercept bad treatment at the outset and be firm about good manners and consideration. But equally remember to invest time and attention in your good relationships. ● Deal with your demons. Happiness is about being at peace with ourselves, forgiving any failures, past mistakes or errors of judgement. If you're struggling therapy could be a good way to heal and recover from negative patterns and ways of thinking. Be gentle with yourself and move on from unhelpful self-talk. It can make all the difference to your happiness levels. Look after yourself. Eat well, exercise, commit to regular sleep. Practise these tips, prioritise your health and happiness will follow.

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THE GADGETMAN

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Build Your Own Action Cam With A Raspberry Pi Zero We've been locked down for some weeks now and although I have been very busy with family, my business and gadget reviews, there was still time for me to have a play with another project which was building my own Action Cam. I have been a fan of the Raspberry Pi computer since its launch back in 2012. For those of you who don't know what it is, the Raspberry is a single board computer built to promote computer programming in schools and developing countries. These are very small computers which have both HDMI and USB Ports to allow you to connect to a Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor. After downloading the operating system from their website and writing it to a MicroSD, you power it up using a USB cable and you are away!

The Pi comes in different shapes and sizes, the high-end Raspberry Pi 4 being the most powerful and expensive at about £50. For my project, I have used the Raspberry Zero W which is £9.80 and includes WiFi and Bluetooth. The Zero is very small indeed at 66.0mm x 30.5mm x 5.0mm in size. This is a fully functional computer which will run a Chrome web browser and play 1080p HD video! As well as the Pi computer, there is also a massive range of addon peripherals which connect via various ports, such as a dedicated camera port which I will be using for my project. I specifically need a camera module. I could just plug in a USB webcam, but it will be too bulky, so I have bought an official Pi Camera Version 1.3 which will record Full HD at 30fps and take 5MP stills. This cost me £10 and comes with

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2 cables, one for the standard Pi and one for the smaller Pi Zero. I also bought the official Pi Zero Case which comes with 3 different lids for different projects, but importantly one of these is to mount the camera.

The Camera works well and after a bit of trial and error, I was able to get good results and the project could be easily utilised as a car dashcam as I was able to configure the video recording to start as soon as the device was powered up.

Once assembled, I ran two special commands (raspistill and raspivid) which confirmed everything was plugged in ok by record a still 5MP image and a short HD video.

I am sure that with a little bit more coding, I could have it functioning as a proper helmet cam or dashcam.

I mounted the camera to my bike helmet by adapting a couple of old GoPro mounts and attaching a small phone power bank to the side of the helmet using velcro. I was then able to power the Pi Zero for some hours using this method. I then spent a very large amount of time searching Raspberry Pi forums on the web to find the right method for recording video and saving it to MP4. I was also able to live stream video from the Pi to Facebook Live and Youtube and using my phone hotspot I was able to live stream the video whilst riding my bike during my daily exercise.

The video quality is very good and it is very satisfying to complete a project like this and get the results you are looking for. If you are interested in building your Pi-powered camera, keep an eye on my website as I will be uploading a proper video over the coming weeks. Sending you all my very best wishes at this very difficult time.

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Nibbles &Tipples May Article By Cheryl Cade, Beer Educator I have been sharing my love of cheese with you now for a little while. In my last article, I said I would give you some more details of my visit to local dairy Nortons, based in Frettenham. I was first introduced to Nortons soft delicate cheeses at Aylsham’s Agricultural Show. Their original (base) cheese is soft, white with a sweet, citrus, creamy yet salty finish, to this they add flavours including: apricot, chilli (my husband’s favourite) and award-winning lavender. I am not normally a fan of lavender, yet Emily’s marriage of this with the cheese is magical. As with other edible flowers, the taste is often less intense than the aroma. The delicate herbal yet slight perfume plays across the palette in a unique

way, combining to make a soft cheese that not only pairs well with an oaty biscuit on your cheese board, but gives a different dimension to cooking. As cream cheese, the Norton’s cheese range lends itself to cooking. A crumbly based malty cheese cake is heavenly with the apricot. I’ve used the lavender as a stuffing for chicken breast with herbs, paired with new potatoes and carrots. So, we have a great local product but where does it come from? I contacted Will and Emily and asked if I could visit. (They hold educational visits and are happy for people to visit as long as you book in advance via their website). I met Will just outside the sheds where the ladies were spending their final weeks before heading out to the fresh grass that surround the farm. The herd is a ‘closed’; herd, this means the cows do not leave the farm and new cows are

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the offspring of the herd. Most of the cows are Brown Swiss, selected for their hardy hooves perfect for the soft Norfolk terroir, high-quality milk but mostly for their nature. They are gentle giants. The gentlest of these big-eyed beauties is aptly nicknamed ‘Cuddles’ (legal name Beth Emerald). This grand lady is about to be 12 years old; the herd also has her daughter and granddaughter. Cuddles was relaxing at the end of the barn but I met her daughter, as she was heading to the automated milking area with her silky deep grey brown coat; she stood a hand above the others around her. Will informed me that most of the herd will see a long life and even once Cuddles is ready to stop producing milk she will have a roll in the nursery, where the calves grow until they are either added to the herd or take a short walk over a couple of fields to join a different herd for beef production. The dairy (20yards from the milker) pasteurises the milk ready for sale to a local milk man or suppliers. As well as cheese they also make, yoghurt and butter. Ronaldos use the cream to make their ice-creams. You can also purchase Nortons products from local farm shops

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for delivery, including White House Farm (Sprowston), Meales Farm shop (Wroxham), Beeston Garden Centre and once re-opened Jarrolds’ cheese counter. If you are also missing your local pub, have a look at the CAMRA Facebook page where you will find they have been listing local suppliers of cider and beer who are doing deliveries in the area. With things as they stand at present, lots of restaurants, pubs and brewers are opening their doors for takeaways so they can still have a small income, while Sir Toby’s on Norwich Market place have expanded their delivery area. Cheers until next month, when I will focus upon the Tipples of the region and beyond. Cheryl Visit: https://cherylcade.com

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MOTORING REVIEW

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Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist. Follow on Instagram @tbarnesclay Do you care about your image, more quickly than walking or running, but they’re more than that. They’ve become symbols or don’t you give a hoot? of power, wealth, weakness and poverty.

Sometimes it’s nice to kick back and let the world see who you really are, warts and all. The truth is, many of us like to put on a front - and look as good as we can for other human beings. It’s hard to keep that “perfect” look going if you have a partner – especially if you live together. Real love needs to come out at some point, and that means both of you accepting each other in all sorts of states - healthy, ill, grumpy, happy. The real you has to be revealed for a relationship to work – because falseness isn’t ever going to do anyone any favours in the long run. Cars are a way of hiding the real you from the world, though. Yes, they’re essentially just a set of wheels to get us from one place to another

Drive a shiny new Discovery Sport, like the D180 AWD SE I drove, and you’re more likely to be perceived in the “successful” or “welloff” category. Drive, say, a knackered Vauxhall Astra, and you might be seen as less successful and perhaps struggling with money. It can be a shallow old world, but we do tend to make judgements about other people, consciously or sub-consciously pretty quickly. In the car circle, you’re probably doing okay financially if you can afford a Discovery Sport. The model on test here costs from £43,175, but with a bunch of tempting options to add, the price can soon get closer to £50,000.

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You get a lot of stock kit, though. Touches like a leather steering wheel, two-zone climate control, connected navigation, all-terrain progress control, low traction launch and hill descent control, demonstrate you’re in a refined machine that’s also more than capable off the tarmac. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder 180ps turbocharged diesel lump gets the car from idle to 60mph in 9.4 seconds and will pull it to 125mph where possible. For a heavy vehicle, the efficiency side of things isn’t too bad, either - you’re looking at 39.6mpg. This frugality is partly down to clever mild technology housed where the oily bits are. Perhaps more importantly than a “well off”, possibly “country-set” kind of image, the Disco Sport makes a decent fist of being a safe family motor. Seven seats come as standard on engines with an automatic transmission, and the Land Rover holds a top five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP. If you genuinely are going to venture off-road from time to time, then the Discovery Sport is something to consider. But I suspect most people buying it are doing so for the look more than anything else. Yes, it’s handsome and safe, but so are many other cars these days - and for half the price.

None of us are robots, though - and we tend to buy with our hearts rather than our heads. So, stuff it - I won’t judge you if you buy a Disco Sport. Hell, if I had wads of wonga, I’d have one - but only so I can get all the family in. I’d also feel safe during the winter, knowing I had a vehicle with all-wheel drive to get me through snow, slush and rain. It’s a lovely car, yes, but don’t feel you need to don a tweed jacket or live in the country to drive one. All you need is a fat wallet – and maybe a bit of self-awareness. Pros ‘n’ Cons • • • • •

Equipment levels ✔ Off-road ability ✔ Efficiency ✔ Safety ✔ Price ✖

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NOVA SILVER

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Nova Silver In this unusual moment with so much time to think, we can look more closely at what means the most to us.

Over the last few months, rainbows, the symbol of peace and serenity, have taken on a new meaning of hope. It has been a pleasure to see rainbows appearing in household windows bringing us all joy on our daily exercise and reassurance to those living on their own that they are truly not alone. At Nova Silver, we always consider the symbolism in the jewellery we make and the attachments made to both the design and materials used. If you have ever popped in store you will already know that we love working with a range of fantastic stones. As well as being beautiful, stones all have their own special meanings and properties. One of my personal favourites is Rainbow Moonstone, which as well as being a fabulous stone to wear, is believed to deflect negativity and calm bad dreams. Blue Topaz is a particularly special stone for residents of Norwich being UNESCO City of Literature. It is perfect for authors and poets alike and is known as the writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stone. A jewellery design can give equal importance with feathers representing freedom, inspiration and spirit. Feathers have featured in jewellery for generations and are frequently seen in Native American jewellery design. The Bee has been used as a symbol dating back to biblical times representing positive attitudes in multiple scriptures. Historically, the worker bee has become a symbol of the work ethic portrayed in design and architecture in Manchester and more recently a symbol of Unity and defiance after the terrible attack in 2017. Our classic honey bee range has been one of the most popular designs over the years and is as popular today as it always was. Take a few moments to think about symbolism and meaning when purchasing a gift for a loved one. Receiving a gift with meaning will bring comfort to the recipient in these difficult times. A few pounds spent for a gift from a small business, of which there are many in Norwich Lanes, can ensure that there is the wealth of shops to visit when life gets back to normal.

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Best Of Norfolk - Through The Lens Of Our Readers With a huge influx of photographs from our followers on Facebook, our new monthly feature returns for its fifth month; one which we love to see and hope you all do too. Take a look at these marvellous April images.

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Top Tips For Staying Fit At Home Stuck at home? Need to keep fit? Here are some tips from qualified personal trainer Mike Smith. His local business, Happy Sports and Fitness, offers support and services which promote healthy living. Here are his top five tips on staying fit and healthy at home. Plan and progress your workouts. Firstly, set aside some time to complete your workout. Knowing what exercises and when you are going to complete them is important. If you state that you will exercise later, it usually ends up with non-completion or

a reduced time and effort on task. Motivation is of course important, but when the motivation is absent, self-discipline with organised activity will win the day. Know what you want to achieve and when you are going to complete it. If you can track activities and progress your workout over a period of time, then this is very rewarding and gives the process a sense of purpose. For example, if you can currently plank for twenty seconds, why not set a target of being able to plank for a whole minute within the next two weeks? You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be completing the same exercises in six months time from now as they will be ineffective. Progressively increase either time, repetition, weight or intensity of each exercise over time.

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Fun, varied and creative. Complete exercises you enjoy. That doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean pick easy workouts, you should still challenge yourself, but if you enjoy long walks/runs then target your focus on that. A varied selection of exercises are important. Combining strength training and cardiovascular activities will improve and develop your overall progression. If you do not have a great deal of equipment at home, use your imagination. At the gym you would find a range of different types of free weights and machines which are used to sustain force and strain on the specified muscle or group of muscles. This can be replicated with any item that is weighted. Use a bag of sugar, tin of beans or simply tense and put added stress on the muscle you would like to work. Not got a yoga mat? Use a towel or soft rug. Complete exercises on the bottom step or against a wall to maximise impact. Think outside the box and concentrate on you and how you can move one foot forward at a time. Routine sleep and food intake/ home cooking. Fitness is not just about the workouts you complete. Food is very important and very complex from individual to individual. My top tips are to make sure you eat consistently throughout the day, roughly every four hours and eat small meals built around complex carbohydrates (rice, pasta, vegetables) and proteins (quorn, meat, dairy).

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Eat home cooked meals with a nice glass of water to accompany it (avoid take aways). Routine sleep is also key to your energy, engagement and willingness to improve your own health. Do not underestimate the positive wellbeing factors that sleep has on the human body. Although requirements vary slightly for each person, you should be looking to get seven to nine hours sleep per night and in my experience, the early bird catches the worm. Mental Health and wellbeing Not every day will be perfect but the combination of sleeping, healthy eating and varied exercise completion will contribute to an improved wellbeing. Create opportunities to get fresh air and find subtle ways to improve your health e.g. gardening, playing tag with the kids, cutting the lawn at a quicker pace. Team work If you have children, a partner or a friend, why not get them involved with your exercise plans? Every activity can be adapted to suit your individual needs and it might suit you to follow an online video or some type of tutorial. You may find it hard at first but give it a try as it will reduce preparation and planning time. There are a number of various types of fitness videos you can watch, all depending on your preference. Short goals with challenging objectives is the key. If you are not feeling it, just get through the basics of what you had previously planned, but if a good day, push yourself to achieve more. The only person stopping you is you. For more information, check out Happy Sports and Fitness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Happysandf

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RIDING YOUR BIKE

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Riding Your Bike In Lockdown Paul Dolphin from Dolphin Cycle repairs in Great Ellingham gives us some tips on riding your bike in lockdown. Hello, I’m Paul Dolphin. I moved to Great Ellingham last October and I’ve recently opened my cycle repair shop in Long Street. Although starting a business in lockdown may seem like a daft idea, it has actually turned out OK. Fortunately cycling is one of the activities that is still permitted in lockdown and many people, who haven’t ridden for a long time, are dusting off their bikes, and in some cases, pulling the weeds out from around the wheels and giving it a spin. Before setting up the bike repair shop, I was a stay at home dad, but as our son is now three years old, I decided it was time to start working again. I’ve always been interested in fixing bikes and I’m a keen cyclist myself, being a member and committee member of VCN Norwich. However, I have to confess I haven’t done much cycling in recent years although previously I have done the Norwich 100, the Dunwich Dynamo and a charity ride from Glasgow to

Norwich in four days. Although I previously worked for Aviva I wanted a change of career and so earlier this year I completed my Cytech 1 and 2 training which means I’m qualified to fix bikes. I’m happy to fix or service any kind of bike from the top of the range racing bike to an ancient shopper. I find in many cases that bikes that haven’t been used for a while just need a good clean and the chain needs a good lube. If you haven’t ridden for a while but fancy going for a ride then these are my top five tips for trouble free riding 1) 2) 3) 4)

Check your brakes work Lubricate your chain Make sure your saddle is at the right height Pump up your tyres to the recommended pressure (usually written on your tyre) 5) Learn how to fix a puncture Once you are out on your ride, you should make sure you are at a safe distance from others. My wife, who is a wheelchair user, often complains that some cyclists ride up almost next to her instead of letting her know they are there by

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giving a ding on their bell or a cheery hello. So do respect other road users. You should carry tissues to use when cycling, disposing of them safely in a bin as soon as possible. You should also take as much food and water as possible for your ride, to help you avoid having to stop in a shop and make social contact. However, if you run out of supplies and do need to visit a supermarket or shop for some refreshments, you should wash your hands before and after visiting, and again on returning home. If you wear cycling gloves, it is advisable to wash them as often as possible. A pair of latex gloves can be handy to take with you if you need to put a chain back on. Also, remember to avoid touching your face if your hands are not clean. If there is anything that bothers or concerns you about your bike then do give me a call for a no-obligation quote. I am able to come to you and may be able to do the repair at your home paying attention to social distancing. Do contact me on; Mobile: 07930 397992 Email: dolphincyclerepairs@gmail.com Facebook: Dolphin Cycle repairs

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MINDFUL RUNNING

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Mindful Running -

The Key To Happy Exercise? As we think of different ways to use our one exercise slot per day and a lot of people reporting feeling stressed, fearful and anxious, Mindful running is worth exploring. The definition of Mindfulness by Jon Kabat Zinn ‘Paying attention in the present moment non-judgementally’. If we are running or exercising Mindfully we can focus our attention more on our surroundings. Tuning in with your senses, what you see, hear, smell and feel? Noticing the feeling of the feet on the floor, the wind in your hair, you get the picture, what could it be like if you were to imagine you were a child running for the first ever time? This in Mindfulness we call the beginner’s mind, bringing the curiosity in. Did you know curiosity and anxiety cannot exist in the brain at the same time? The non-judgement element in the definition of Mindfulness for me also means kindness. If we are being truly non-judgemental then we are being kind to ourselves and others. Being kind has huge power to radically shift the frameworks which shape how we live. Kindness literally transforms us. We know this through science, social connection and kindness creates chemicals such an oxytocin in our bodies which not only creates wonderful benefits for our resilience and health but actually creates more resources for us to use in our body and brain, hence more energy to run! Also if we are buying kind to ourselves we can be kinder to our bodies, as we are being more mindful and aware we can notice discomfort and pain sooner and be less likely to get injuries.

This is a two-fold effect and created a circle…as the more you run the more endorphins will be released and the happier you will be, the more energy you will have, the more you will and so on! If you want to try mindfully running start with walking, pay close attention to your breath: how does it flow into the body, how does it flow out? Then you can concentrate on the rhythm of your own steps, on your feet: how do they feel, which foot goes down first? If the thoughts drift away for a short time, it doesn't matter. Gently bringing your attention back this is the Mindfulness. What could you try? Are you up for giving Mindful running or walking a try? Find ways to overcome stress anxiety and fear by joining our popular course www.thehappinessbranch.com/mindfulness Article By Gemma Sandwell Bsc Hons Mindfulness Teacher and TEDx speaker

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If you could only participate in one form of exercise for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? “Zumba, of course! Without it, I cannot imagine my life being quite so fulfilled.” Julie

“Definitely running. It is so versatile and you can be in your own little world if you like. However, if you wish to be sociable, running with others can be fun too. And who doesn’t like a medal? Races are great!” Vicky

“This is such a tricky question. Can I say the gym? I love the feeling of being able to push heavier than the last time. I’m in competition with myself and the results are fantastic for both body and mind.” Ben

“Dancing. No question about it. It sets me free and I love it!” Louise

“Walking. Surely there is no other answer for most people? You can walk to the shops, walk up a mountain, walk on the beach... the perfect form of exercise as it is suitable for almost everyone.” Karl

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HOW YOGA...

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How Yoga Changed My Life I can definitely say that Yoga has changed my life. It may sound like a cliché, but that is how I can best describe the impact that Yoga has had on my life. Just like most people, I was firstly drawn to Yoga because of its physical benefits. I have always been into sports and exercise, and I started doing a very simple home practice using a Yoga book when I was 18. When I went to University, I naturally gravitated more and more towards the practice of Yoga and meditation, as I was searching for ways to cope with the stress of exams, living in a different country and adapting to a different culture.

Later on, after graduating, deeper ghosts I had kept hidden started surfacing. The pressure of a new life and my first job triggered symptoms of anxiety and depression. At the time, I didn’t even know what was happening to me. I was completely disconnected from my body and my emotions. I refused to believe that I could suffer from depression. I was over-exercising, working, not eating properly, constantly pushing myself to the limit. I was completely burning out. My body, my mind and my soul were exhausted. I started experiencing some persistent pain which would keep me awake at night. My mental health slowly declined. So, I turned to Yoga again. The word Yoga means “union”, but I prefer to use the term “connection”. I started to connect with myself

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again. I began to listen. I gained clarity on what was happening. I decided to leave my job, and train as a Yoga teacher. I spent a month in Thailand to qualify as a teacher. It was a tough month, but growth never happens without a little effort. I went through a physical and mental transformation, and I started to heal. The practice of Yoga has taught me a lot about myself. It’s an ongoing journey of self-discovery that I am lucky to share with the people who come to class every week. So how can Yoga help you? Through movement and breath, Yoga helps to access the deepest layers of yourself and your mind. My physical practice is very strong and dynamic. Many studies show that movement that gets you sweating and increases heart rate can help with depression, chronic pain and anxiety. Yoga promotes body awareness through mindful movements. Movement is always connected to breath in a Yoga practice. Deep breaths encourage the exchange of Oxygen and Co2, increasing lung function, and activating the rest and relaxation part of the nervous system.

Practising yoga brings your focus to the here and now. When we concentrate on the body, movement and breath, our mind can truly be still and present. “Emptying the mind” is simply not possible - but we can learn how to direct our thoughts to the sensations and experiences of the present moment. Being mindful means letting go of thoughts of the past, and not worry about the future. Yoga helps us to find balance. Balance between movement and stillness, effort and ease, strength and flexibility. Yoga teaches us to embrace the light and the darkness, joy as well as suffering. The highs cannot exist without the lows, and Yoga allows us to feel all the emotions, learning to observe them as they are. So, Yoga is not about touching your toes or achieving the perfect body. Yoga is for everyone and every-body. If you have a body and you can breathe, you can practise Yoga. With all the online offerings available at the moment, why not start your journey now? FOR MORE INFORMATION: FB: Sunshine Yoga (@Benesunshineyoga) IG: Bene@sunshineyoga e-mail: sunshineyogabene@hotmail.com

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Running With Tom

If you’ve stumbled across this article hoping to find some really useful tips on running, you’re definitely in the wrong place. Here, you will only find an honest account of my running journey so far… and by running, I mostly mean run, walk, run, walk.

For anyone familiar with the original Run Norwich route it took you up Rouen Road, which is a fairly steep incline, especially for a novice who had not practised hills in his runs. The hill hit just before the half way point, and I was beat. I had lost time on all of my practice runs, felt more unhealthy than ever before, and couldn’t believe I had half the race still to run!

I tried running a number of years ago. More than a decade has passed and I still look back on that ill-fated run and regret every decision I made that evening. The clothes I wore, the approach to speed and length of run, but more than anything, I regret the beer I had shortly before I decided to go for a run. Needless to say, I didn’t go again for a long time.

On reflection, I think the atmosphere and other runners had got the better of me and I had tried to keep up with people too early instead of pacing myself.

Fast-forward a few years and having expressed an interest once again, someone suggested to me that I needed something to work towards so I booked myself a place at the very first Run Norwich 10k. As an extra boost, I decided to run for charity. Two charities very close to my heart: Kicks Count and The Miscarriage Association. The pressure was definitely on. I went for regular runs including a practice 10k, so I was content I could reach the finish line, albeit not breaking any world records.

I was proud of the money raised for charity, but especially proud of my run. The next year I set out to beat my time, and concentrate my efforts on one charity, The Miscarriage Association that had offered us personal guidance and support in a time of great distress to us both.

I remember spotting my wife and children, in the last kilometre, heading over for a cuddle and admitting, “I’ve got nothing left”.

Again, I finished. I remember little of the run itself, other than I had adopted my original approach of alternating running and walking, and feeling stronger when I finished.

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The third year, and I had decided to run the race simply for my own satisfaction. To think of those we had lost and use that to push me on, but without the pressure of running for a charity. However, I decided quite late on to use the run to raise money for a local family that were using the funds to purchase a headstone for a loved one. A decision I am still very proud of, and although again not delivering any earth shattering results, I’d like to feel I’d really made a difference, and for me, that was enough. Each year I say that I’ll start my training earlier and deliver a much-improved time on the year before. It hasn’t happened yet. I ran the fourth year, as intended the year before, just for myself. I don’t remember anything particularly memorable except my finish, A sprint finish I was determined to run, feeling better than ever when I crossed the line. A few minutes passed and I felt like I had perhaps turned a corner. Still no personal best, but I felt good. Really good. In 2019, I had intended to miss the race as it usually falls near Becca’s birthday. Being her 30th birthday we had planned to go away somewhere. However, the organisers had decided the race would fall in July, not August. There was no excuse, so I entered again! Some close friends had entered this year. One a seasoned pro and the other was new to Run Norwich and we started in the same “pen”. Throughout the first three quarters of the race, we were quite close, overtaking each other throughout but never far enough away to not see each other.

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I felt weak. Gone was the strength I had felt at the end last year and I ended up walking up Tombland. A street you don’t consider too steep on a normal day, but after 8km, it had beaten me. As we approached the top corner ready to head back onto Castle Meadow, I was determined to run from that point on… and then it hit me. That awful feeling when you can feel you’re on the verge of getting cramp… and it was in both my lower legs. I knew instantly there was no recovering from this for a strong finish, and the best I could muster was a slow disjointed jog across the line. I was really disappointed, but it did leave me determined that this wouldn’t be my final attempt at the run. Having already entered for 2020, I am almost grateful that the current situation has bought me a few months extra practice and potentially a lot cooler day in October. Look out for me in October, and give me a shout if you see me! The atmosphere at Run Norwich is incredible and it really does help to have people shouting words of encouragement along the route. On the off chance the chap that held his small dog out in his arms near the Cathedral singing “Circle of life” is reading… you are a legend. Please do that again! If anyone has any particular tips, apps or experiences I would love to hear them!

I had totally neglected my original plan of running whilst listening to a comedy podcast, hoping it would distract me from the task as it had in my practices.

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Exercise For Free I used to pay out £40 a month for the privilege of using a gym. I had to be very disciplined to go and I didn’t enjoy the process of making myself pack my bag, drive to the gym and do a workout. It felt sterile. Going to the gym never felt like a pleasure. After trying 5 or so different gyms, I then decided to give up with it. It wasn’t for me anymore. Pressure off, because I was no longer spending my hard earned money and feeling like I ‘should’ go, I began to find fitness in other ways. Free ways… and ways I actually enjoyed! There became no forcing of myself. I am fit, healthy and happy with the activities I do to keep me well, whilst being £40 a month better off! So, I’ve made a list of things I ‘accidentally’ do to look after my body (and mind). I say ‘accidentally’ because the first reason for doing them isn’t exercise, I just enjoy them. It is an added bonus I get.

• Gardening. Bending down, turning, lifting, turning compost, trimming hedges, mowing the grass, hoeing, raking… it’s all great exercise! I’ve just taken on an allotment which is going to be even more work! Top Tip - I have been using an amazing, non-electrical, non-diesel lawn mower. It just has very sharp blades. Heavy on the arms to push and pull… and eco-friendly too! • Walking the dog and walking in nature. I love walking and I can walk for miles without feeling like it is hard work. • Spending time in the woods. Creating a little mini workout in the woods is fun! Log lifting or rolling (to find mini-beast life), tree climbing, balancing on fallen tree trunks. There’s plenty to do there. • Foraging for foods in nature. This requires bending down and reaching up high whilst walking. Free food and exercise!

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• Dancing. I love to dance. My dancing sessions don’t start with…‘I’m going to do exercise now.’ They start with ‘This is going to be fun… let’s go!’

There are so many ways to get exercise from our daily lives, doing things we enjoy.

• Swimming in nature. Wild swimming in the sea or rivers is amazing. Colder than your average pool, yet there are no added chemicals, you get to swim with birds singing around you, there’s rarely anyone else around (no chance of verruca catching!), and it’s free. (It’s always a good idea to take a friend or tell someone where you are going for wild swimming.) • Weights. I lift weights in the mornings to get my heart rate up. I do 80 whilst smiling at myself in the mirror and wearing my slippers! • Yoga. Morning stretches watching a YouTube video is a great nourishing way to stretch my body and start the day. I’d recommend ‘Adriene 30 days of yoga’. There are so many ways to get exercise from our daily lives, doing things we enjoy. Of course, if you love going to the gym… keep going!

Or if you have a health condition that requires you to go, listen to the advice. What I am sharing is that if you aren’t in these two categories just mentioned, you really don’t have to go to the gym because everyone else is doing it. It is not a necessity to pay a monthly fee and go into a building to exercise. We can just live our lives in mindful ways by doing things we enjoy to look after ourselves. Happy non-exercising (and exercising)! Shona Sundhari PAGE

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RUNNING A MARATHON

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Running A Marathon (But Not As You Know It!)

This is the first time a monthly theme has left me feeling uncertain about my contribution, and caused me to consider complete avoidance. But in the spirit of running, I have persevered. I do not run. At least, not voluntarily. I’m sure I could manage to if I was being chased, or trying to escape something, but it seems I have adopted my uncle’s well known personal mantra of, “I don’t run… for anyone.” Although I’m not a great lover of running or sport in general, I do like to try from time to time. And I think a great deal of us would like to appear as active, fit and healthy individuals. I often think of a friend who attended a job interview wherein she was asked, “Do you have any hobbies?” To which she replied, “I really enjoy running.” The words just flew out of her mouth. Then she spent the remainder of the

interview internally laughing, because she (and all close friends) knew the only place she liked to run was to the bar for a post-work prosecco. I have tried to include running in my routine, mostly BC - before children. I just can’t commit. During the current lockdown I have been out jogging with my daughter a handful of times, which has been lovely, but I think that’s mainly because I feel like a caged animal and want to run for the hills. Due to lack of physical running expertise, I’ll touch on alternate definitions of running. To manage or operate smoothly, without interruption. To flow naturally, like water. I feel both of these meanings carry great relevance in the current circumstances. The running of each household suddenly requires considerable extra attention in order to maintain function. Whether it’s coping with altered working

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patterns or lack thereof, managing finances, providing food, adopting the unforeseen role of teacher, or simply refraining from killing a spouse - everyone has been making adjustments for the harmonious running of their households. It’s strange, because as a home educating family a portion of our learning usually takes place at home, so one might assume this adjustment has transitioned nicely, and relates to our typical everyday routine. But in total contrast, we’ve had to almost entirely scrap ‘formal’ education in place of a completely free schedule and spontaneity. The emotional range of my children has stunned me. The highs and lows are quite intense, as I’m sure many families are experiencing while facing such dissimilarity to their everyday ‘normal’. I have wondered if perhaps my children are struggling more with this lockdown than they might if they usually attended a mainstream school. They are not accustomed to spending any length of time in a repetitive environment. We usually have the freedom to stop at the park after Spanish class, go trampolining after science group, or visit family following gymnastics. We are acclimated with having a great deal of choice. Limitations and rules are something particularly unfamiliar to us. And so, to deal with the negative effects of this situation we’ve had to be fluid like water, and follow the bends and curves like a running stream.

Teaching our children it’s okay to be upset, it’s fine to feel angry, boredom and frustration are acceptable feelings, is all a part of teaching important values which directly connect with running in the physical sense. Endurance and strength. Pushing forward through the tough times for the purpose of self-improvement and accomplishment. It turns out this doesn’t only summarise the purpose of running, but provides a healthy model for a lifelong attitude. So, whether you are a runner, or will likely never be a runner (guilty), if you can carry on through these hard times with strength and endurance until you cross the finish line, you will have unknowingly ran a marathon.

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GOOD HABITS SUPPORT

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Good Habits Support Good Results Are you perhaps feeling that now's to 'improve' only increases your stress levels, the time to improve your health resentment and maybe even feelings of low selfesteem. Pick good habits that feel right for you. and your life? Good habits are often crucial to achieving good results and a positive outcome. You may be looking to lose weight, become fitter, more successful, are motivated to do well at work or feel it's time to extend your circle of friends; all require sustained effort to continue beyond the first few enthusiastic days. Let good habits support good results â&#x2014;? The first thing to appreciate about good habits is that they must have a real resonance for you. If you're not especially bothered about being slimmer, fitter or more successful, then that lack of enthusiasm won't sustain you through cold dark evenings or on the tough days when your will power starts to waver. Having friends or family who are pushing you

â&#x2014;? Small steps are a positive way to move towards your bigger goals. Stepping-stones can help to prevent you from feeling overwhelmed at having to tackle everything all at once. Recognise each milestone you achieve; give yourself credit for enrolling in that class, not eating that cake, declining that alcoholic drink. Each decision takes you nearer to those good results. â&#x2014;? Stay focused, but also appreciate that sometimes other options may appear which can add value to your life. Don't allow yourself to become too distracted from your agreed good habits but equally be ready for great opportunities that may come along. Ring-fence the time, money or mental energy you expend on distractions. Allow yourself to make the most of them and enjoy what they bring to your life,

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but don't let them take you away from the big picture and your ultimate goal. ● Being accountable to others can be a great motivator. Having to check in regularly and report on your progress ensures that you keep your eye on each stage of the journey. Knowing that you've a regular date in the diary can quickly push temptations out of your mind. ● Joining a group and working together on shared goals can provide a good support network. Exchanging tips, advice and motivational stories can give a real boost on those tired, unenthusiastic days. And if we know our attendance is important to the group's survival it can inspire us to continue going. Being a group member, even when it's online, can encourage us to stick with our good habits. The downside though is that if one or two members lose their enthusiasm it can demotivate the rest. ● Sometimes paying upfront to join a club or gym pushes people to go regularly, whilst others lose interest and go only a couple of times even after paying out all that money. For me, I've committed to a weekly delivery of locally grown organic vegetables. It's inspired me to eat at least one item from the box every day and it's good to cook from scratch, eat fresh organic meals, shop local and sometimes try new things that I've never cooked before. Having it arrive every week means there's no excuse to slack off from eating this healthy veg, and it's a habit I'm pleased to maintain.

Be gentle with yourself. It can take 2-6 months for a new habit to become your automatic default. ● Be aware of your vulnerable areas and put steps in place to mitigate them. So, for example, if you know that you find reasons to justify stopping at the petrol station, off licence or supermarket every day, where you then 'accidentally' buy chocolates, wine, cigarettes or scratch cards, intercept those times and don't go. Instead, shop online or make a list and shop once a week. Don't put yourself in temptation's way. ● Using the services of a professional coach or therapist may be worth considering if you feel there are specific issues which are holding you back and which need to be addressed. Regular sessions could help you move on, introduce a positive mindset, manage stress and determine to treat yourself better. Be gentle with yourself. It can take 2-6 months for a new habit to become your automatic default. If you experience slip ups, bad days and 'can't be bothered's be kind to yourself and let them go. Remind yourself of all the good reasons you have to persist and start again, knowing that by sticking with your good habits you'll ultimately support good results and outcomes.

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WHY DO PEOPLE...

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Why Do People Enjoy Running? “Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.” - Oprah Winfrey For many people, running in the morning is a way of accomplishing their first task of the day. They may not want to do it, but they put on their running shoes and take one step at a time. And once this feat is accomplished, they feel like they are ready for the challenges of the day. People start running for a variety of reasons. Some run because they want to clear their head, improve their health, compete in races, or try something new. Running can give you an almost indescribable feeling of accomplishment and can also provide a powerful release as it helps to clear the mind and reduces stress. Running can be considered as pure therapy for the soul - it soothes a troubled mind. If there’s a

problem you are struggling with, go for run and see what happens! While running may not help you to solve all your problems, it can help you through the tough times of life. “Running is nothing more than a series of arguments between the part of your brain that wants to stop and the part that wants to keep going.” - Unknown There are some people who struggle with the thought of running, like me for example! They consider having to run for half an hour an exhausting exercise. For them, running is a punishment! However, in these circumstances, they should start with five minutes and they would be surprised at how much they will build up over time!

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There are also some people who hate to exercise just for the sake of exercising, but with running, they can train for a goal, like running a special race or a marathon. And having a goal improves their motivation to run. Running may not be everyone’s cup of tea but it does have its benefits. Anyone who can walk can run. You don’t need any special skills or to be in the greatest of physical condition like so many other team sports require. All it takes is to put one foot in front of the other and to have the willingness to keep going forward. “Running is about finding your inner peace and so is a life well lived” - Dean Karnazes Some runners enjoy the quiet and solitude of running on their own, but others see running time as a social opportunity. People set up running groups within their locality, which is a great way to develop a sense of community and meet likeminded people. They set goals and accomplish them together, motivating each other to keep running. Some runners also share advice and motivation with other runners in online forums or through social media. Running can also be used to contribute to society. Many races benefit charities, and some

charities offer race training in exchange for fund-raising. Check out the charities in your area and sign up for their charity runs. Running for something that's bigger than yourself is a great way to stay motivated, to keep training and can make your races even more meaningful and fulfilling. “Every run is a work of art, a drawing on each day’s canvas. Some runs are shouts and some runs are whispers. Some runs are eulogies and others’ celebrations.” - Dagny Scott Barrio Running - as with many forms of exercise - is a great cure for stress, emotional strain, and even mild depression. So, why don’t you relieve some stress today and go for a run? You might be surprised what it can do for you!

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ICENI - HOROSCOPES

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Horoscopes For May Aries 21 March - 20 April Need to get finances organized?

Libra 24 September - 23 October A Supermoon across

A potent lunar phase on May 7th can be a call to make those decisions that you may have been putting off for some time. Let logic lead the way Aries. There could be delays that are unavoidable regarding key plans, but this might give scope to seek out new opportunities. Mars in Pisces from the 12th, can be an ongoing call to heed any intuitive nudges.

your financial axis on May 7th can coincide with a decision to make key changes that might assist your financial situation. Opt for sound advice though, rather than making any impulsive moves. As Venus your guide goes into reverse from May 12th Libra, you may review the values you have lived by and be keen to adopt a philosophy that builds confidence.

Taurus 21 April - 21 May Buried tensions may come to the surface around the 7th, and yet if you can avoid overreacting this could be a chance to clear the air. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also an opportunity to rewrite those unspoken rules that govern key bonds, and this might be a game-changer. As Venus rewinds in your money zone from the 12th, the coming weeks may see you reducing expenses and perhaps recycling more.

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November The focus on your

Gemini 22 May - 21 June You might be giving a lot more

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December Lifestyle

thought to what you want out of life, and this may influence the way you spend your days. Routines can change, and you might make some relevant choices around the 7th that are quite a departure from previous ways. A focus on your sign can find you reaching out, and your naturally ability to connect can keep others fairly buoyant and upbeat.

decisions may be in the offing, as you might be keen to review your schedule and let go of those activities that no longer serve. Before you do though Archer, step back and consider the consequences. Technology could play a bigger part in how you relate to others whether on a personal or business level, and any new connections may be ripe for future development.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July Staying in contact with close

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January A skill or hobby

friends can bring comfort and security, and be a powerful morale booster. The Scorpio Supermoon on May 7th could see you connecting more deeply with someone, and perhaps enjoying a sense of real kinship. From May 20th, a more meditative mood might encourage thoughts about your life purpose and how to utilise your untapped potential.

could take on a leading role, and you might want to use it to enhance your income. The days around the Supermoon on May 7th can be a great opportunity promote your work and showcase it in the best light. As three planets rewind, including Saturn, aspects of life could slow down, and yet this might allow you to step back and make some much needed changes.

Leo 24 July - 23 August The Sun at a high point in your

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February The Sun in your

chart, suggests you can make a difference by being a source of advice and support for those who need a listening ear. This includes family members as well as those friends or anyone else in your circle of contacts. With three planets rewinding though, life can slow down, bringing a chance for a review of key areas that could inspire major change.

family zone can find you spending more time doing homely tasks and perhaps some decluttering. Have items you no longer need? Selling some of them on-line could be worthwhile, and one or two might have more value than you think. As the focus shifts to leisure matters, you may find that learning a new skill has positive repercussions and could enhance your income.

Virgo 24 August - 23 September You may be ready to take

Pisces 20 February - 20 March Need to hold an

on board new ideas that could lead to fresh opportunities, with a focus on a far-reaching zone encouraging you to expand your mind and skillset. As fiery Mars enters Pisces on May 12th, your helpful approach might find you keen to assist others in whatever way you can. Have skills you can pass on? Sharing your knowledge could benefit you and others Virgo.

important conversation? It may be helpful to do so before the Supermoon on May 7th, when issues could escalate and there is more chance of overreacting. Adopting a sensitive approach can make it easier to find a solution. Home-based activities could keep you busy, and from May 22nd you may be ready to make changes that have been long overdue.

sector of relating could find you concerned about othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; welfare, and generally keen to interact in whatever way is open to you. Still, a Supermoon in your sign could bring tensions to the surface, so resolving any issues sooner rather than later can pave the way for a solution. Have the chance to learn a new skill? It might become your go-to pastime.

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Articles inside

Running A Marathon (But Not As You Know It

See What Mummy Says Running With Tom

Why Do People... Enjoy Running?

Good Habits Support Good Results

The Green Column Exercise For Free

How Yoga Changed My Life I Can Definitely Say

Nova Silver May

Nibbles & Tipples - May

Mindful Running The Key To Happy Exercise?

Iceni Asks... If You Could Only

Riding Your Bike In Lockdown

Top Tips For Staying Fit At Home

Motoring Review Land Rover Discovery Sport

Build Your Own Action Cam With A Raspberry Pi Zero

Iceni Columnist Keri Beevis

Iceni News Norfolk & Norwich Festival

The Benjamin Foundation Monthly Update

Iceni Columnist Mark King

We Still Need To Prioritise Our Happiness

Iceni News Anglian Potters

Iceni News Donation To Local Charity