Iceni Magazine Norfolk Issue 88

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Focus On: History

What's The Best Part Of Your Day?

Motoring Review Lotus Evora GT410

Women Of Norfolk Boudica (d. circa 60AD)

Norfolk Open Gardens: August 2020

Welcome To Iceni Magazine, “The month of August had turned into a griddle where the days just lay there and sizzled.” Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees

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Welcome to Issue 88 of Iceni Magazine. We hope that you are all still managing to stay safe and loved.

This month’s focus is on History.

Luke Wells’ Women of Norfolk column delves into the dark past of Queen of the Iceni tribe, Boudica (Pages 4951). The recent Black Lives Matter protests have led us to rethink many things. Pages 46 and 47 discuss whether monuments of people with unsavoury pasts should remain or not. This issue’s Iceni Asks centres around momentous occasions within our own lifetimes on Page 42.

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Elsewhere in this issue, read all about the experience of pregnancy during lockdown in the See What Mummy Says column (Pages 22-24). Happiness can change our lives and two articles this month are well worth reading on this subject. First, Susan Leigh brings us her view on the favourite part of our days (Pages 16 and 17).

The Happiness Branch’s Gemma supports you to build happiness habits into everyday life (Pages 25-27).

We know life is still far from normal (but when is it ever?).

However, we hope that you are able to make the most of August whatever you have planned. Take care and enjoy Issue 88!

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CONTRIBUTORS Becca Hamling, Cheryl Cade, Gemma Sandwell, Keri Beevis, Luke Wells, Matt Porter, Mark King, Missy Hitchcox, Patrick Arundell, Serena Fordham, Susan Leigh, Thomas Hamling, Tim Barnes-Clay.

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Contents 56

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Full of absolute dynamic

creative content!

“You Reap What You Sow”

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WOMEN OF NORFOLK

PREPARING FOR THE 2020

Boudica (d. circa 60AD)

Grey Seal Pupping Season

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HISTORY:

Should We Keep The Monuments?

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The Benjamin Foundation Monthly Update

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Iceni News Grey Seal Pupping Season

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Iceni News Thursford Christmas Spectacular

MOTORING REVIEW Lotus Evora GT410

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EPOS ADAPT 660 Headphones Reviewed

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History Why Is History Important?

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Motoring Review Lotus Evora GT410

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Iceni Asks...

What Have You Seen...

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See What Mummy Says Pregnancy In Lockdown

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How Does Your Past Affect You?

Happiness Habits For Success

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History: Should We Keep The Monuments?

Nibbles & Tipples August

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Nova Silver August

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Women Of Norfolk Boudica

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History: School As We Know It Today

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Iceni Horoscopes What Do Your Stars Hold?

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Iceni News Norfolk Open Gardens: August

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Iceni Columnist Mark King

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Iceni Columnist Keri Beevis

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Best Of Norfolk Readers Images

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What's The Best Part Of Your Day?

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Focus On: History

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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.

Preventing Youth Homelessness

Last year in the UK, 103,000 [source: End Youth Homelessness] young people approached their local authority for help after becoming homeless or finding themselves in unstable or unsafe accommodation.

We want to end youth homelessness and we are tackling the problem locally by providing a home and support to over 100 vulnerable young people every night.

We give young people a safe home and help them to build their confidence and self-esteem. We support them to learn life skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting, as well as offering guidance with their education and career so they can leave us and go on to lead successful, independent lives.

This work keeps vulnerable young people off the streets and helps to prevent the local homelessness problem growing.

When twin sisters, Carrie* and Alice* found themselves needing somewhere to live during the pandemic, we were there to help.

Carrie says: “We felt like people were never there to help us before, but everyone has been so nice. Even little things, like being given a toaster, mean so much.”

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“It feels like there’s hope for us now. It’s like we are meant to be here and we are so grateful and really appreciate all the help we have had.”

Can you help us to help young people like Carrie and Alice? Make a donation here: https://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/donate/ *Names have been changed.

Affordable Co-Living Opportunity We get that starting out can feel overwhelming – juggling a job and finding somewhere to live when money is tight.

We’re here to help! From August 2020, we have comfortable and affordable co-living in North Walsham for young people aged 18-25.

Michala Howarth, Home Starter Development Worker for The Benjamin Foundation, says: “The homes are an ideal next step for young people looking to grow in independence. With rent which is affordable, it will give you the opportunity to grow in confidence and life skills as you negotiate your way into the world of work, training or education.”

If you’re aged 18-25 and in training, education or employment and would like to enquire about living in one of the homes, contact Michala on 07976 851202.

Support Our Stores

We have stores selling good quality used furniture and electrical goods - with brand new white goods and beds too - in Norwich, Dereham and Holt.

By supporting our stores, you’re helping us to help more local children, young people and families who are going through difficult times.

Visit our website to find your local store or get in touch to enquire about donating furniture: https://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/stores/ Thank you for supporting The Benjamin Foundation.

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Preparing For The 2020 Grey Seal Pupping Season

Photo: Glenn Mingham

As the grey seal colony on the east Norfolk coastline keeps on expanding, the Friends of Horsey Seals (FoHS) have launched an urgent appeal for more volunteers to become seal wardens.

Despite a difficult year for everyone with the Covid 19 restrictions, a record number of grey seals are expected to haul out onto Horsey and Winterton Beaches from late October to give birth to their distinctive white furred pups.

People come from all over the world to see this amazing natural spectacle. Seals are packed in close proximity, and there is the extra drama of 300-kilo male bull seals fighting each other for

the privilege to mate with the cows. Last year, more than 2000 pups were born.

With well over a hundred thousand visitors, the wardens play a vital role to protect the seal colony from unnecessary human disturbance.

While most visitors are respectful of the seals’ vulnerability and keep their distance, a number of young seals die each year after people get too close and scare the mother away, leaving her pup to die of starvation.

During the breeding season, between November and January, the wardens cordon off the beach at Horsey, not only to protect the seals but

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also to keep the visitors safe. They are also on hand to answer and questions about these magnificent wild animals and guide people to the best viewing spots.

Friends of Horsey Seals is a charity run and staffed entirely by volunteers. It is in action all year round. The organisation’s trained rescue team are on call round the clock to save seals, many of which turn up injured or entangled in plastic rings, ropes or nets. Almost always they are badly weakened and underweight. They are caught in special net aimed at minimising trauma and taken off the beach in a stretcher designed specifically for seals made of wide webbing. They are transported to the RSPCA Hospital at East Winch. Recently a young seal, nicknamed Galactica, was discovered entangled in netting, which had been there for some time.

When a vet removed it, he discovered a deep wound round her neck. She received treatment and is now recovering.

to have enough trained seal wardens available to do shifts when required. The wardens do an incredible job in all weathers and there is a constant turnover, which is why we need to recruit more every year. It is an opportunity for individuals to make a real difference.”

Despite the start of the pupping season in November being some months away, the opportunity of seeing the seals and their pups this year is likely to attract many thousands of visitors, assuming that Government restrictions allow. The charity says they have a responsibility to prepare and be ready.

All FoHS Wardens will receive comprehensive training. This year there are workshops in mid September and early October at Somerton in addition to some practical training on the beach. They will be conducted in accordance with any Government advice on the coronavirus situation at that time.

Photo: FoHS A seal warden on duty

Jane Bowden, the FoHS Recruitment Coordinator, says “That is why it is important

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Thursford Christmas Spectacular Postpones Show Until 2021

Brand New Thursford’s Enchanted Journey Of Light Will Offer A Festive Alternative From November 2020 Due to the continued uncertainty around when theatres can reopen and live performance can once again be staged, it has become necessary for Thursford Christmas Spectacular to postpone until 2021.

Thursford Christmas Spectacular has entertained more than 6 million visitors of all ages from across the globe since opening its first Christmas Eve performance over 40 years ago, becoming one of Europe’s biggest seasonal shows. The award-winning production, which would normally run annually from early November, employs around 360 dancers,

singers, musicians, variety acts, technicians, wardrobe teams, ushers, caterers and production staff each year.

Whilst obviously unavoidable, it is with great sadness that this year will be the first since opening its doors in 1977, that the show has been unable to happen.

Ticket holders for the 2020 production will be contacted by the bookings and reservations team or their point of purchase by mid-August 2020, offering the option of an automatic seat transfer to a new date in 2021 or to arrange refund.

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With the Thursford Christmas Spectacular show on pause for 2020, and whilst Santa is in ICE-olation at the North pole until Christmas Eve and therefore unable to greet children and grandchildren at the end of Santa’s Magical Journey, an enchanting new festive celebration will light up Thursford as an alternative Christmas treat.

Thursford’s Enchanted Journey of Light will be a magical walk-through experience for all ages running from 19 November 2020 until 3 January 2021. An all-new indoor Wonderland Trail: a maze of steam engines, fairy-tale characters and an immersive experience of light and sound including one of the UK’s biggest kinetic light displays, will lead to a 4-acre Lantern Light Extravaganza: a beautiful, breath-taking outdoor installation of luminous sculptures, from a fantasy forest of jungle animals to the wilds of the North Pole.

Tickets for Thursford’s Enchanted Journey of Light will be £15 each (free for under 3 years), with time slots allocated from 3pm daily via the Thursford Box Office www.thursford.com or 01328 878477.

John Cushing OBE, CEO, Founder, Producer and Director of Thursford Christmas Spectacular, said: “This has been a heartbreaking time for me and my team at Thursford as it has been for so many. We have watched and waited, hoping for news and direction as to the implications for mass gatherings and

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live performances, which, in these uncertain times, remain unclarified at this time.

We have spent the last few months working tirelessly towards the Christmas Spectacular show, hoping to continue our normal year's schedule through to the autumn. However, following many hours discussing ways to achieve this, considering restrictions and safety measures, and with the concern for due care of our audience, cast and production team always being foremost in our minds, we felt that our only option was to postpone the show for this year.

Whilst we allow the cancellation of the Christmas Spectacular this year to sink in, we are delighted to welcome in the Enchanted Journey of Light as a magical festive alternative.

The beautiful collection of lanterns, will light up Thursford and brighten our hearts. We hope that visitors from far and wide will come and walk the Wonderful Trail with us and in doing so, continue to support the local community, hotels, B&Bs, rental properties and hospitality venues throughout Norfolk.

Christmas is a special time of hope, joy, sharing and caring, and after a year filled with uncertainty and loss it is more important than ever that we celebrate all that we are thankful for. We look forward to seeing Christmas Spectacular audiences return in 2021 and hope that many will also visit our Enchanted Journey of Light this year.”

LISTING Thursford’s Enchanted Journey of Light ● 19 November 2020 until 3 January 2021 ● 3pm - 9pm daily ● Prices - £15 per person. Under 3s free. ● Pre-book only and special time slots to allow for social distancing. ● Festive food and drink will be available to purchase. ● All necessary measures being taken to ensure the safety of customer and staff, including temperature checks upon entry.

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Norfolk Open Gardens: August 2020 During these extraordinary times, some of us have been lucky enough to find solace by spending more time in the garden.

Photo: Brick Kiln House

Gardens are blooming: lawns are green and manicured, veggies are growing, and every inch of the border is covered with plants and looking colourful.

There has never been such an interest in gardening with many new gardens being created from scratch. Perhaps as a new garden owner, you would like to share the beauty of the garden with likeminded people. Big or small, if you think your garden has quality, character and interest, why not open it to visitors and help the National Garden Scheme raise vital funds for its nursing charities?

There is a team of willing volunteers to support and help you through the process of running an open day. The first step is to get in touch by emailing fiona.black@ngs.org.uk or calling 01692 650247.

Many Norfolk National Garden Scheme gardens are opening during August this year, and will continue to comply with social distancing guidelines. Entry is by pre-purchased tickets only. Tickets can be easily purchased via the National Garden Scheme website. All buildings will be closed to visitors and unfortunately gardens will not be able to offer refreshments.

The gardens below are listed as being open during August, but as situations change, please keep checking the website for confirmed dates.

Tickets will go on sale on the Monday prior to opening date: 2nd August: Holme Hale Hall, Holme Hale, Swaffham, IP25 7ED

2nd August: The Long Barn, Flordon Road, Newton Flotman, NR15 1QX 5th August: Walcott House, Walcott Green, Walcott, NR12 0NU 9th August: Bishop's House, Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1SB 9th August: Brick Kiln House, Priory Lane, Shotesham, Norwich, NR15 1UJ 9th August: Highfield House, Back Lane, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2AR 9th August: Tudor Lodgings, Castle Acre.

King's Lynn, PE32 2AN 13th, 27th August: East Ruston Old Vicarage, East Ruston, Norwich, NR12 9HN 15th,16th August: Greenways, Blacksmiths Lane, Hindringham, Fakenham, NR21 0QB 16th August: Hoveton Hall Gardens, Hoveton Hall Estate, Hoveton, Norwich, NR12 8RJ 16th,23rd,30th August: Brick Kiln House, Priory Lane, Shotesham, Norwich, NR15 1UJ Every Sun and Mon during August: Acre Meadow, New Road, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9DU PAGE

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The Diary of a Norfolk Family

By Mark King July has been a hard month for the family.

It started off promisingly enough with the first easing of the lock-down measures, and the weather was sunny and warm. Everyone was looking forward to getting back to some type of normality, but then it all went into reverse.

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The Norfolk and Norwich hospital got in contact to say that certain departments were reopening after the Covid-19 emergency, and as my daughter had been for a MRI scan before the event, we could now go in to get the results. At the consultation, we were told she would need key-whole surgery, and that the operation could be carried out in a matter of weeks!

But just like Mary likes to say in my series of books, there is always a but! The operation could go ahead, but the whole family would have to go into full house quarantine for two weeks until the day of the operation! And it was a full lock-down. No leaving the house to go food shopping, or walks, no one from your bubble of friends or family were allowed to visit.

All deliveries had to be left on the door step until the delivery person had left, and then the packaging had to be sanitised before you could handle it.

We had no choice but to go into immediate quarantine like a medieval household that had succumb to the Black Death. I had to reactivate an old online shopping account with one of the big four supermarkets that I had not used for over six years to get vital supplies, plus a stock of alcohol. Then to compound the frustration, the weather decided to turn for the worst. The thought of spending two relaxing weeks in the garden with just my shorts on while the sun beat down on my back as I quaffed my thirst on a cold beer or four soon disappeared; because that is just what the sun did. Two weeks of gale force winds, beating rain, a cold chill that even had the central heating coming on, turned what could have been an enjoyable two week break into two weeks of utter boredom.

But in the end, it was worth it because the operation was a success and my daughter is on the way to making a good recovery, and that I am truly thankful for. www.always-hanging-around.blogspot.com Follow on twitter: @author_king

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Embarrassing Moments When it comes to embarrassing moments, I think we can safely say that I have more than my fair share.

So many in fact, that I should perhaps be over the whole being embarrassed thing. But no, my latest tale Above: Keri Beevis of Beev klutziness left me as red cheeked as ever.

I want you to picture in your mind. It was a Sunday night, a time when most people are chilling, maybe watching TV or reading, or perhaps settling down for an early night. Not me. I was up late waiting for my grocery delivery to arrive.

And I tipped.

As the van rolled up and the young driver climbed out, he apologised that they had run out of plastic bags, so everything would be loose in the crate. Now, that was fine with me. Less plastic is far better for the environment.

Mortified doesn't even begin to cover it.

Our young driver stood by and watched me as I unloaded the crates. Nothing like the pressure of unpacking while being watched, and I was going as quick as I could. He had placed the crates outside my front door, which was fine, as they were stacked on top of one another, but then I got to the bottom crate.

Now I should add at this point that I have quite a steep drop down from my front door to the ground, so when I was emptying the bottom crate, I was reaching down way past floor level. The way the crate was positioned I couldn't get out of the house to empty it either.

No word of a lie, I lost my balance (blame those great big sandbags attached to my chest) and I fell into the bloody crate.

Mr delivery man did an Oscar worthy job of keeping a straight face, commenting that he wished he didn't have to social distance, so he could have helped me up (while probably kicking himself for not having his phone handy to record the moment).

I managed, with great difficulty, to extract myself from the crate, eventually clambering to my feet, and thanking him for delivering my shopping. And then spent half an hour crying with laughter, because honestly, this kind of thing can only possibly happen to me.

I really am a female Frank Spencer.

So there I was, reaching for my groceries and I got down to the last few bits, mostly onions and peppers, which were rolling round loose in the bottom of the crate.

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WHAT'S THE BEST PART...

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What's The Best Part Of Your Day? When's your favourite time, the pleasantries with familiar faces or at other times have the towpath all to myself. And an best part of your day?

When so many of us live full-on, busy lives, reaching our favourite, best part of the day can be akin to arriving at an oasis in the middle of the desert. It causes us to smile, breathe deeply and let go of all the stresses of the day.

early walk means I can manage the timing to avoid really wet weather, but also fit in with the other demands in my life. My walk is the motivation to get up and have some personal time, before I start the day well.

At the start of lockdown, I began taking a daily walk along the towpath near where I live. At first it, was a sort of personal diary, taking photographs of the sunrise, beautiful scenery, the birds, wildflowers and then posting them onto social media. Over the weeks, it's become a treasured, best part of the day for me. And others seem to enjoy it too.

â—? Early risers often enthuse about going to bed early so they can get up and have time to meditate or get some fresh air before they start the day properly. For them, early mornings are the best time of the day. An early morning run, bike ride or visit to the gym gets their circulation moving, sets them up for the day and gives them personal time in order to start the day in a positive way.

Going out early morning means there are usually very few walkers, runners and cyclists around. It's lovely to sometimes exchange

â—? Equally, breaks throughout the day can be special times, providing the incentive to work and earn that reward. Going outside for a drink,

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maybe a catchup with friends or colleagues can give a welcome interlude during the day. It's good to be able to look forward to some time when you're able to reconnect with others or enjoy some quiet me time. ● In the midst of a difficult, complex or stressful time, knowing you're due a breather can be a relief, provide respite and be the best part of the day. At those times you're able to pause, relax, ground yourself, maybe with some food or drink, or take a walk outside. That cup of tea, piece of fruit, few minutes with your eyes closed as you listen to music could offer an opportunity to reflect, clear your mind and then return feeling refreshed, stronger and ready to resume what you've set out to do. ● Is lunch looked forward to as a meaningful half-day marker, a time to sit, take a proper break and eat something tasty and nutritious?

Maybe include time to read, have a short walk and enjoy doing something for yourself rather than hardly pausing as you race round town shopping and doing errands. ● For others, early evening is the best part of their day. There's the satisfaction of knowing that the day's tasks are finished for now. The journey home can be used as an opportunity to wind down, reflect on the evening ahead and look forward to seeing family, friends or maybe simply having relaxing alone time. ● Spending evenings with the children, being there for bathtime or reading them a bedtime story is often precious, much treasured time.

Going out early morning means there are usually very few walkers, runners and cyclists around.

The evening meal, cooking, walking the dog and feeling relaxed and satisfied as a busy day draws to a close is easily the best part of the day for many. All contributing to an 'end of day gathering' experience. ● Busy people often relax and enjoy the time when their children are tucked up in bed, when they're able to settle down with a drink, TV or have down time with their partner or friends.

The prospect of an evening drink, conversation, leisurely bath as they close the door, kick off their shoes and wind down is understandably the best part of their day.

For many of us, there will be elements of each of these different times that intermittently cause us to relax, smile and feel that life is good.

They can easily contribute to being viewed as the best part of the day.

Which is your favourite?

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EPOS ADAPT 660 Headphones Sennheiser evolves with AI and Multipoint Bluetooth This month’s review remains audio focused with headphones from the legendary Sennheiser, under a new brand ‘EPOS’.

The ADAPT 660 are aimed at working people and perfectly suit homeworking where many of us struggle to concentrate working from

home with children, other family members and pet noise, distracting and interrupting our work flow.

Out of the box, the ADAPT 660 feel really highend, solidly built which fold up into a leather pouch. Their relatively large over-ear design is exceedingly comfortable all-round. Unfolding

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them effectively switches them on; immediately, the noise reduction technology kicks in and does a great job of filtering out unwanted distractions, but can also allow conversations to take place. I was sitting next to a air-con unit and found the drone nicely removed. This is achieved by an array of 4 adaptive ANC microphones which actively monitors your environment.

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there are a selection of actions, such as stopping and starting audio playback, adjusting volume controlled, but also connecting to Alexa using a ‘tap and hold’ gesture. I love the inclusion of interaction with digital assistants and as they evolve, the experience gets better and better.

On the side of the headphones is a dedicated Microsoft Teams button as the headphones have been given UC (Universal Communications) Certification which allows them to effectively act as a virtual telephone handset.

Audio prompts inform you of the connection status via Bluetooth and the multi-point features allow for simultaneous connections to more than one device at a time.

This means you can connect to your computer via Bluetooth or using the included BTD 800 USB dongle. I was able to connect easily to my MacBook Pro and remain connected to my Sony Xperia 1 mobile phone. I could edit video on the MacBook, but also receive notifications and calls from my phone at the same time; it worked very well.

Audio comms are achieved by the inclusion of an AI-driven microphone system, which uses 3 microphones and machine learning developed algorithms that gives optimal voice pickup giving clarity and nicely filters out background and unwanted noise in conjunction with the additional 4 ANC microphones previously mentioned!

Being wireless, the headphones provide 30 hours of audio playback and are charged using the included USB Type C lead.

This were truly fabulous headphones and I could quite happily have continued to use them as a permanent solution to my current home working; sadly, they had to be returned.

You can purchase the EPOS Adapt 600 for around £249, which might be a bargain in exchange for keeping your sanity!

The headphones are controlled using capacitive touch on the surface of the earpiece,

See you next month!

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MOTORING REVIEW

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Lotus Evora GT410 Review

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Lotus has launched an awesome new Evora for 2020 - the GT410.

The car features better spec over its older, but still talented, GT410 Sport relation.

Long story short; the up-to-the-minute Lotus provides anyone jammy enough to get behind its wheel with enriched usability and a superior level of driving comfort.

The latest set of wheels from the Norfolk sports car maker is designed to be a functional “every day” machine.

It comes kitted out with air-conditioning and “Sparco” sports seats to create a more chilled out environment for all occupants.

Furthermore, gadgetry, like a reversing camera, boosts safety during parking manoeuvres. An infotainment system, fitted with Apple CarPlay and navigation, is now standard - and includes a digital radio for the first time. Improved sound insulation further improves the drive by reducing wind and tyre noise.

The GT410 holds the road gratifyingly especially in corners, where the car feels like it’s travelling on rails. Much of this is to do with an altered damper rate. While it still exhilarates, the ride is more relaxed - so British pothole peppered roads aren’t necessarily a concern for this model.

Furthermore, the use of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S all-weather tyres means 365 days a year

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usability, while a new rear tailgate features a sizeable glass section for excellent rear visibility.

Astonishingly, with a price-tag of £82,900, the GT410 is £3,000 less than the GT410 Sport, so it delivers remarkable value for money.

The Evora GT410 is rather lovely and is just the thing if you’re after a big boy’s toy. Count on doing 186mph (where legally possible) - and don’t be surprised when your head bonds itself to the headrest - zero to 62 mph takes a mere 4.2 seconds.

Whatever you do, though, please be careful - especially if you cherish your licence.

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I suggest you find a racetrack when you feel that “speed demon” waywardness in you coming out to play!

Fast Facts - Lotus Evora GT410 (Manual) as tested: • • • • • • •

Max speed: 186 mph 0-62 mph: 4.2 seconds Combined mpg: 26.7 Engine layout: 3456cc, V6 supercharged petrol Max. power (PS): 416 CO2: 239 g/km Price: £82,900

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Pregnancy In Lockdown Being pregnant at any time can make you feel more vulnerable, tired and emotional!

shared our news with many people except our immediate family and very close friends before Covid hit.

Throw in a global pandemic that threatens your business, social isolation, minimal contact with healthcare professionals and it makes for a pregnancy you hadn’t quite imagined…

Even the kiddies didn’t know… we were waiting for our twenty-week scan to make sure everything was ok first. The scan was booked and I was called the day before to be told I had to attend alone. Tom couldn’t come in. Cue instant tears!

We spent a long time deciding if having a third child was the right decision for us and our family.

After losing our son’s twin in pregnancy, we never quite felt complete with the two children we have (we absolutely adore both our children, but when you prepare for having three children and suddenly that’s not happening, it can be hard not to feel like something or someone is missing).

Having decided we did want to extend our family, we were fortunate enough to fall pregnant quickly and settled into pregnant life.

Because of our previous miscarriages, we hadn’t

The next day, Tom waited in the car park whilst I entered the scan waiting room alone. Having previously received devastating news, I was extremely nervous. The waiting room was set out two metres apart and only a couple of other women were around. I was called into the scan room with a sonographer and another staff member who explained what we were looking for. I cannot fault the staff as they kept things as normal as normal could be!

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allow a video to be taken and a free picture to share with your partner. I believe routine scans after 27th July will be allowing a partner again and therefore no longer allowing videos / free pictures).

Tom and I were relieved that all was well, and it was lovely to be able to share with him what we were having. However, I could not wait to get out and have his support again even in the form of a cuddle or some words of reassurance.

We decided even during this time we were going to make the reveal to the children extra special.

We had arranged a treasure hunt around the house with clues for them to work out to tell them we were having a baby and decided to get a balloon to pop to tell them if they were having a brother or sister!

Only days later… lockdown!

Suddenly I was considered vulnerable and there was confusion over whether pregnant women should be socially distancing or isolating.

Being self-employed also threw in its problems and unfortunately, the pregnancy very quickly became a second thought.

I know how awful that sounds but something had to give, and mentally, I had to prioritise with one thing at a time. The guidance for work in childcare was changing continuously and I knew baby was safely tucked up oblivious to what was going on in the outside world (the best place to be by the sounds of it).

Pregnant women were being advised to limit contact / face to face work from 28 weeks but when you’re already taking minimal maternity leave, this isn’t feasible. I was also thinking of the families I would be letting down who wouldn’t be able to perform their own key worker roles as well as ensuring the business would survive the crisis. How do you choose between keeping your baby safe, protecting your other family and affording to live?

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Midwife contact was understandably reduced to only being face to face for some appointments and the rest being completed over the telephone.

Being unable to see friends and family, who are your usual support network, made some times extremely hard… and then there is Tom. I can’t help but think it must have taken its toll on him too as my usual rock while he was also working full time (I can’t help but wonder how those who have no support network or generally struggle anyway with their mental health will have coped with such a lack of support all around) I found some brilliant groups on Facebook which are directly linked to the NNUH such as maternity voices Norwich, NNUH bumps and babies and NNUH MVP COVI-19 Baby Group all of which have up to date information on the current situation and running of maternity services at the hospital.

Being pregnant in lockdown with the changing guidelines has certainly challenging at times, unique and not we had expected when we planned to another baby.

everbeen what have

It has meant the majority of the pregnancy has flown by and we are only now really starting to think about the baby more, although we will certainly have a tale to tell them when they are older!

As the end draws nearer, I find myself worrying about the end of the pregnancy. At present, the NNUH allows one birthing partner to be with you when you are in established labour and they have to wear masks throughout.

If you have to be induced, you are joined by your partner once you start active labour and moved to delivery suite except in visiting times between 2pm and 6pm (this is also the case if staying on a ward postnatally).

Everything goes through your mind: what if I need to be induced or I go overdue? I can have a birthing partner present at the birth, but what about after I’ve had the baby? How old will they be before people can see them or hold them?

What about postnatal care for the baby if we have any issues?

I feel guilty that they won’t have the same opportunities our other children had. For example, no toddler groups and very different pregnancy memories.

I’ve been reminded through various points that we are loved by both family and friends. I was even thrown a surprise zoom baby shower recently which was lovely! It made things feel a little more ‘normal’ (if there is such a thing at the minute!).

I have no doubt in my mind that the care we will receive at the hospital when we have the baby will be brilliant and the team at the NNUH have been fantastic so far throughout the pregnancy.

The feedback on the NNUH bumps and babies page certainly seems to suggest that to be the case too!

I can only apologise and thank Tom and our families for putting up with the emotional wreck that I have been at times and hope that for any pregnant women or new mums out there this is some reassurance that what you are feeling is normal and YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Thank you for reading, Becca & “Little Bean” X www.seewhatmummysays.com @whatmummysaysuk

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Happiness Habits For Success

So why are building habits important?

Happiness

It’s not just about being happy all the time; we want to be happy of course, but its about so much more. Especially at the moment.

I’ve used these habits myself in my own life and with clients since 2014; it has been truly life changing and a way of thinking differently about our lives, our wellbeing and our success.

A way of thinking differently and breaking the mould of traditional thinking, society and much more.

Traditional society is very much focused on lack… what’s wrong with people, situations etc and how do we fix them?

Positive psychology, the science behind the happiness habits flips this all on its head and is based on the latest neuroscience and research around when we focus on what is right rather

than wrong. We look at how we can elevate our levels of positive emotion and this releases amazing happy chemicals in our brain, fuelling our brain and giving it energy, reducing our fight/flight mechanism and enabling us to be creative, innovative and productive as a result.

These habits even increase our immune system!

I do feel the world is moving more towards embracing Positive Psychology and similar practices as the paradigm is shifting, so we are beginning to see hope. As we shift more out of a patriarchal society and the structures we have had for so long, it’s starting to shift. For example did you know the word ‘strategy’ has only been used in our language since war times? The amount of war words we now use in everyday life ‘strategy’ ‘fighting’, ‘challenge’ but they were never part of our vocabulary before but have become so ingrained with this lack mindset.

Especially in the medical world ‘what’s wrong with you and how do we fix it’ has become ingrained in everything.

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In the corporate world, I felt like I was fighting and challenging a lot and this led me to burn out. When you put a positive psychology lens on this, you can see why. As soon as you use these war related words, of course it’s going to consciously and subconsciously trigger your fight/flight mechanism.

What if we used words like healing, expansion, shifting… why do we need to feel like we are being challenged? It’s yucky! If we focus on what words we can use to create positive emotion then of course the benefits will rippled out and this is shown by neuroscience in the Positive Psychology field. Why we would ever want to make someone go into fight or flight mode with our work? I do not understand, but I think it’s so ingrained it’s not deliberate.

I eventually stopped by dulling my light and actually started to stand up for this shift and be a leader in this space funnily enough after a few years of creating these happiness habits in my own life. My fight/flight mechanism needed some time to chill out I think! Also I had built the happy hormones in my brain enough to boost my self belief and care less about what people thought. Positive Psychology can show you there is more to life.

When I had the opportunity to apply for TEDx (and got through to the top 30 out of 400 applications) I just knew this was my time to share my message so these happiness habits helped boost my brain and showed me the way to share my message.

In the corporate world I felt like I was fighting and challenging a lot and this led me to burn out.

So what are the practical ways you can bring these happiness habits into your life? (These will really shift you if you dedicate time to them, I promise!)

In TEDx I talk about these and they come from the research of Shawn Achor which I’ve completed my own research on and seen dramatic results (Thanks Shawn for permission for this and also to use in my TEDx!) So we are basically looking at ways to bring positive emotion into your life, tapping into joy, choosing joy every day. As we now know this is not just a self-care or nice thing to do there is a responsibility to do this for our friends, family, clients and the collective conscious, research is now coming out to show we can impact on a global scale with this stuff!

So the 5 activities I talk about - Being Thankful Gratitude, Random Acts of Kindness, Exercise, Expressing in Writing (journaling) and Staying Present (Mindfulness).

With gratitude thinking of three things you are grateful for every day has been shown to massively shift positive emotion and even be more powerful than antidepressants. This can be a big thing you are grateful for or a small thing such as a cup of tea! It doesn’t matter; it’s getting into this thinking that’s important creating new brain pathways for happiness (a bit like the pathway through the woods I talk about in TEDx!) Acts of kindness again can be as simple as texting a friend or you could combine the too and share your gratitudes with people you are grateful for. One to watch out for here though is making sure your act of kindness comes from a place where your cup is really full… I see a lot of time with clients people not putting themselves first and ‘helping’ or being kind from a place where they are using it as a distraction and they are actually burning themselves out by helping.

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Remember the ripple effects you have when you focus on your self care. focus on your self care. Make sure you are filling your own cup first with this one.

Exercise - this goes without saying but this could even be a simple walk round the block. We are looking at getting those endorphins going and your heart rate elevated.

Journaling - This is a great therapy tool, with positive journaling you want to be journaling about positive emotion. I will sometimes journal just about anything that comes up and then combine with gratitude and journal a page all about what I am grateful for.

Mindfulness - This is a really key one as this can help to build our awareness of both positive and negative emotions and think about what we need to process or heal with the negative emotions. The fact that Mindfulness is a big part of positive psychology also shows it’s not a ‘happy clappy’ thing but based on very real and researched emotion! I found in a recent Mindfulness programme it actually shifted the way people worked, improved their relationships and one client looking to lose weight actually cancelled her weight loss programme as Mindful eating had far more powerful results!

What could you achieve with more brain fuel?

If this resonates with you and you would like to incorporate happiness habits into your life and business and really start to make this shifts in your own life, please get in touch.

The minimum amount of time to benefit from Mindfulness is 6 minutes and Marines were shown to have dramatic impacts on their focus in the field after 12 minutes of Mindfulness.

Where do you have 6 minutes in your day?

Where could you fit this in?

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Nibbles &Tipples August Article By Cheryl Cade, Beer Educator This year has been a curve ball for the hospitality sector.

Thinking ‘outside the box’ to survive is the norm, from home deliveries to off-sales and ‘cook at home’.

Some have also taken the opportunity to give places a facelift or change things they would never have time to do before.

When guidance was released, that helped larger (pubcos and chains) while making it harder for smaller establishments to open.

Thankfully the little guys have been inventive, creating new ways to keep customers safe yet still have a pleasant experience enjoying a pub, restaurant or hotel.

As a teacher I have been providing Keyworker cover in school and so would not visit a local until ‘I’ was ‘safe’. With the end of term, I gave it a couple of weeks before I visited my first pub.

There has been a lot of debate on social media about how awful it will be, not being able to go to the bar, the atmosphere will be different etc.

So, what did I find, feel?

Scared, nervous, yes all of those, yet… I loved it!

I like table service. I can ask the staff questions about the drinks. I felt more relaxed and for once, my short frame did not lead me to get ignored at the bar or shoved to one side. Now the panic has died down, you only need to book if it’s a busy time. I found in some places the range of beers was less, yet all were in great condition and with something for everyone. There was a one-way system in place and real thought had gone into every aspect.

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We also visited Sir Toby’s on Friday evening.

They have worked with the local council, market and food stalls to open a number of tables at the top of the market in the evenings at weekends.

On the plus side for the pubs, I spent more. As 4 people together (from 2 separate houses) we did not always finish at the same time so staff would pop up asking if I would you like another. “Ok, while I wait,” was my response.

It was well run, with a table booked for longer than needed. Fresh menus on the tables with the feeling of a European drinking experience, with drinks to suit everyone. Food was catered

by Cocina Mia, Chilean street food all freshly cooked and quick. They hope that they will be running these in the weekends during the summer and more food stalls will be open.

We visited, The Artichoke Brewery Tap (new name for The Fat Cat Brewery Tap) and Kings Head. The places were busy and have different opening hours.

As I write, Norwich Beer Festival has announced it will not run this year. They are planning a range of events to encourage people to visit local pubs instead.

My final words are still to shop local and support the small guys; without them every pub will be a Wetherspoons and every restaurant an off the shelf, Mac d’s, Wagamamas or Starbucks.

Cheers, until next month.

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Nova Silver Summer Has Hit

We’re so fortunate here in Norfolk to be spoilt with miles and miles of gorgeous, quiet and largely untouched coastline. There’s many a happy hour been spent wandering along the shoreline, drawing inspiration from the simple beauty around.

Our pieces in store reflect our passion for both Norfolk and further afield and we think these can be a way to carry the serenity of the beach with you into your daily life.

Who doesn’t immediately feel cheered by the sight of a beach windmill spinning in the wind? We’ve been told that our little ‘Beach Windmill Studs’ are the perfect holiday memento for a North Norfolk staycation.

Cowrie shells are one of the best-known ancient forms of currency, but did you know they symbolise the power and might of the ocean? They have a potent symbolism across many cultures and can provide a sense of strength.

We think our silver cowrie shell jewellery in both pendants and earrings make excellent gifts.

Seahorses are also thought to harness the strength of the ocean, but can also be seen as symbols of good luck. One of our best-selling pieces is our simple silver seahorse necklace and earrings, which have also been used as love tokens, with some species of seahorse mating for life.

So if you’re thinking of a Norfolk holiday this year, make sure to treat yourself to a memento from a Norfolk business!

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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 eighth month; one which we love to see and hope you all do too.

Take a look at these marvellous July images.

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History Why Is History Important?

“What is history? An echo of the past in the future; a reflex from the future on the past.” - Victor Hugo History is the study of the past. Studying history is important because it allows us to understand the past which in turn informs the present and the future.

If we want to know why and how our world came to be the way it is, we need to look to history for the answers.

When we study history, we learn how we got here. It also helps to shape our future even as we are making history ourselves. We are supposed to gain wisdom when we observe the same mistake being repeated throughout history.

People often say that “history repeats itself”, but we can avoid this cliché if we study the successes and failures of the past. We need to learn from the mistakes of the past and

avoid repeating them in the present and the future.

“Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it.” - Edmund Burke It’s difficult to pick examples to demonstrate learnings from history - no really it is, there’s just so much history out there to choose from!

Let’s just pick a couple of BIG examples…

Everyone will have heard about the cold war era. The cold war started in 1947 and only deescalated in the late 80s. In more recent times, historical political arguments, disputes and ‘land grabs’ have quickly escalated into conflicts or near conflicts that have threatened stability on a wide scale.

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Indeed, fairly recently, we have seen the escalation of tensions between the US and Iran - to name but one example! If we are not careful, what is playing out in the international stage right now will have a knock-on effect for years to come.

The question needs to be asked, could these tensions and conflicts have been avoided by reading a little history? Probably. History is a record of past events and by analysing the mistakes from that era, we are in better position to avoid them in the future. We can see the same mistakes being repeated today (as mentioned above) and if it continues, it most certainly will not end well.

History helps us to realise that we have dealt with the same issues before and that the answers often can be found in the history books if we only but look.

“A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” - Robert Heinlein A study of history allows us to step back and gain perspective. So, for our second BIG example, what about that dreaded word…

BREXIT! When Brexit was first put forward as a referendum and the majority voted to leave the EU, was it understood or publicised as to

why we joined the EU in the first place? Was there any reasoned assessment of the original ideals versus where we found ourselves at the referendum?

In all the debates about whether to leave or not to leave the EU, it’s not clear that anybody put forward a historical perspective to help enable people to understand the full implications of either side. This might have enabled people to make a reasoned judgement based on the original vision verses how the EU actually panned out.

Whatever your Brexit view-point, a little bit of historical context is always useful!

“We study history not to be clever in another time, but to be wise always” Marcus Tulluis Cicero History is important, not only to be knowledgeable about where we have been, but also to help us with the future. History is full of people who have made mistakes or been in similar situations, by studying it, we can help to shape our own destinies - we can learn wisdom and more importantly, avoid the mistakes of the past.

And I’ll leave you with one more thought….

“History never repeats itself. Man always does” - Voltaire

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“What have you seen in your lifetime that you think will be an important part of history for future generations to learn?”

“What’s happening right now with this global pandemic. My parents, who are in their seventies, do not remember anything remotely similar to this happening in their lifetime.” Victoria

“I was only young when it happened, but the Berlin Wall coming down was pretty monumental.

I remember the tears streaming down my mother’s face as she watched Ossies and Wessies reunited.” Tom

“It’s got to be September 11th. I was working at uni at the time, stuffing bags full of flyers ready for the freshers arriving the following week. Radio 1 was on while we worked, and I will never forget Chris Moyles turning from his usual comedic style to completely serious and genuinely shaken.” Jonty

“Although there are many occasions I could choose, the one that affected me the most was probably the Hillsborough disaster. As a massive football fan, I could not imagine the pain those families were going through.” Louise

“I’m not a Royalist by any stretch of the imagination. However, when Princess Diana died, it really made me stop. I was a similar age to William at the time and seeing him, not allowed to cry, at her funeral, broke me.” Fleur

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How Does Your Past Affect You? Keep on doing what you're doing and you'll keep on getting what you're getting!

Yet how often does that realisation surprise us? Granted, there are certain things we cannot change.

How many of us fully appreciate the impact our personal history has on us, the accident of our birth, bringing with it riches or poverty, class, ethnicity, gender? This often impacts on our choice of education, influencing any opportunities that may or may not come our way. Those early experiences shape our opinions, unconscious prejudices, expectations, values and the direction our lives subsequently take.

Add into the mix our personality and characteristics. These too colour our choices and decisions, whether we take a right or left turn when we reach a crossroads. Some of

these choices we make are life-changing; whether to continue with further education, travel, settle with a family, go into business.

Habits and patterns can become entrenched, with good habits keeping us disciplined, moral and on track. Bad habits rarely serve us well, as in guilt, fear, obligation, money, tradition, a manipulative relationship. Sometimes the realisation dawns on us and it's time to address the role of negative patterns in our life.

Let's reflect on how our past affects us; We never forget a thing. We may not be consciously aware of some memories but everything that happens to us stays in our unconscious minds and is triggered whenever similar events occur. Think how a smell, taste, photograph can 'take us right back' and evoke really clear images. Both good and bad from the past can filter through and affect us.

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Think how a smell, taste, photograph can 'take us right back' and evoke really clear images.

Everything that happens is internalised from our own perspective. When six people witness a road traffic accident, none with a vested interest in what's happened, they may have very different versions of what they've seen. Who’s right and who's wrong? No one of course; it's simply a matter of perspective, interpretation.

So when something more personal happens, like being bullied, rejected, abused, it has much more significance and influence over us.

When something directly affects us, good or bad, it taps into past joy, pleasure, hurt, rejection, making us smile and feel reassured or wounded and hurt, potentially causing us to default into old patterns.

There are two significant ways our memories affect us.

Restorative memories mean that you’ve learned from past experiences. Tough or difficult times are able to teach us about resilience, enabling us to become stronger, with improved boundaries. When we work through the negatives, maybe with the help of friends, family, therapy we learn to value and appreciate those experiences.

Restorative healing of the past teaches us about growth, adjusts our emotional responses, becoming able to understand, accept and move on from what's happened. We appreciate the lessons learned, the new ideas that have come our way and the steps we've taken as a consequence.

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Regressive memories prompt an opposite response, where we’re constantly stuck in a negative cycle of expectation, anger, resentment and victim mentality. We may be constantly looking for warning signs, anticipating the next bad outcome; not a helpful approach to life.

As such, regressive past experiences are not healing. If people treated you badly, you may have learned to shut yourself off, become defensive, protective, reluctant to engage, so avoiding the potential for further hurt. The younger you was perhaps stuck in a situation and unable to respond to protect yourself, so withdrawing into yourself and becoming angry, stubborn, defensive.

We may not fully appreciate that the years teach us a more sophisticated set of skills with more appropriate, adult ways of dealing with bad treatment. Learning to react with silence or anger is not the only choice as we get older.

Taking some personal responsibility is important, checking if we were complicit, perhaps for a myriad of reasons, in allowing bad behaviour to come our way. Sometimes the fear of anger, confrontation or abuse can push us into silent submission. But gradually we come to learn what treatment is and is not acceptable.

Learning that not everyone will behave well, or indeed even like us no matter what we do can be a tough lesson. And sometimes trying to get

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people to like us is the biggest mistake of all!

We grow when we let go of that need and accept that life is about accommodating other approaches to life.

For some people, moving on and healing requires time, maybe to talk and gain insight, better understanding and the ability to empathise with the other person's viewpoint, even if it's not fully understood. Mediators, friends or even a therapist may play a role in enabling that to occur.

Having a specific time and place set aside with a neutral professional can sometimes be a good opportunity to focus on positive ways to heal past hurts and conflict. Sleep is often a good healer too, allowing us to process the day's activities and put them into a better perspective. How often do we hear, ‘sleep on it’, before we make an important decision, often finding that we feel quite differently the next day? And exercise stimulates endorphins, which help lift our mood, causing us to feel better, more upbeat and less entrenched.

By learning ways to change automatic negative responses to past hurts and experiences, we're able to value the lessons learned and discover more positive, beneficial ways to respond to life’s events, moving forward in an adult, more appropriate way.

Our history can help us evolve.

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History: Should We Keep The Monuments? monument (noun) /ˈmɒnjʊm(ə)nt/ a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event These past few months have been eventful. None of us considered, when we were toasting the New Year, singing along to Auld Lang Syne, that 2020 would be quite as catastrophic as it has been. From the fires in Australia to the current Covid-19 pandemic, this year has dealt the world quite a rotten hand.

The tragic and unlawful death of George Floyd in the United States ignited racial debates across the world, definitely something which needed raising. However, the timing was far from perfect with people breaking lockdown regulations to protest. During one such demonstration in Bristol, the statue of Edward Colston was toppled. His involvement in the slave trade overshadowed his previous reputation of being a philanthropist.

The Black Lives Matter movement has led to many questioning and debating whether monuments of people involved in unscrupulous

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acts, which are frowned upon in modern-day society, should be retained or removed.

From the fires in Australia to the current Covid-19 pandemic, this year has dealt the world quite a rotten hand.

Personally, I am undecided for a number of reasons.

First of all, it is clear that, having read the dictionary definition of the word ‘monument’, that they were erected in order to celebrate the life and work of certain people, showing respect for them. Many years later, it is often clear that these people do not deserve our respect for they carried out or were involved in atrocious acts against humanity.

Second, I do wonder if these monuments offer today’s society the opportunity to learn from the past. Although the dictionary definition disagrees, could we not turn them into almost a warning showing what happened in the past and a will for that never to be repeated?

However, history lessons, books, videos and other resources could serve to do just that without glorifying the characters.

Next, for me, the toppling of a statue is a hugely political statement. The celebrations after the execution of Saddam Hussein certainly involved this, and it sticks in my mind as something that was tremendously monumental, if you will pardon the pun. Are all of these people whose statues stand proud across the United Kingdom akin to this dictator? It is vital to distinguish between those people who were instrumental in past atrocities and those who were simply involved by association. Society evolves. That is a fact. The United Kingdom of 1820 is very different from the country of today.

Many disagree with the decisions made all those years ago. Although it is easy to disagree now, perhaps they were simply acting in the standard way for those days. Of course, that does not make it right. However, some cases are difficult to judge using today’s standards.

Finally, I am still on the fence about this issue.

What I am confident of though, is that defacing and toppling monuments should not be done without consequence.

Ultimately, these acts of defiance are against the law, and if we, as a society, wish to get rid of them, this needs to be done in the right way.

Who will be next? Queen Victoria? Captain James Cook? What are your thoughts on this matter? Iceni Magazine would love to hear your opinions.

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Boudica (d. circa 60AD) There is little known about both Boudica’s time and place of birth, however, it is agreed upon that she would have been born somewhere in Norfolk.

Within history, there have been many versions of her name, including ‘Boudica’, ‘Boudicca’, ‘Boadicea’ and the Welsh ‘Buddug’.

In the Agricola, Tacitus refers to her by the name ‘Boudicca’.

The same could be said about her childhood.

What is known about her comes from two texts, that we know of: the “Agricola” by the Roman historian Tacitus (c.56AD - c.120AD) and the epitome by Roman statesman and historian Cassius Dio (c.155AD - c.235AD).

Documentation of her life begins with her marriage to Prasutagus, who was the king of the Iceni (a branch of the Celtic tribes that inhabited Norfolk and parts of Suffolk).

Boudica bore Prasutagus two daughters, whose names were never recorded. With her husband, Boudica ruled as an independent ally of Rome; which allowed the Iceni to enjoy a form of liberty not experienced by the other British tribes. However, this relationship dissolved on the death of Prasutagus, with the Romans

It was recorded by Dio that Boudica was descendant of royalty and a tall beauty with tawny hair that hung below her waist, a piercing stare and a harsh voice.

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believing the Iceni’s land to be easy takings now their king was dead. In his will, he left leadership of the Iceni to his daughters, with only a small portion being given to the Roman emperor (as tribute) - the will was ignored by the Roman Empire.

Slowly the Roman Empire confiscated the Iceni lands and began to take back the money that was lent to them by the Procurator Decianus Catus - the very man that Tacitus openly blames for provoking Boudica into rebellion.

During this time, many Iceni were driven from their homes or made into slaves. Tacitus mentions that Boudica herself was captured flogged, while her daughters were taken by Roman soldiers and raped. The Romans, however, did not and could not foresee what was to come.

The Iceni retaliated and planned a revolt against the Roman Empire, with Boudica as their commander and leader - she was their battlehardened Queen, driven by the betrayal of the Roman Empire and the sufferings of not only her people and herself, but also of her daughters.

According to Cassius Dio, she used divination to rally the Iceni and surrounding local tribes to form a large army by releasing a hare from the folds of her robe and interpreted the direction in which it ran; symbolising her invoking the Goddess of Victory, Andraste.

Another Celtic tribe, the Trinovantes (who ruled over South Suffolk and Essex) came to join the Iceni. They too had been treated similarly, or perhaps worse, by the Romans and saw Boudica’s rebellion as their own chance for revenge. Boudica took command of this ever-growing militia and moved onto the Roman colony at Camulodunum (modern day Colchester), which was also the old capital of the Trinovantes tribe.

At Camulodunum, the Romans suffered a major defeat by Boudica and her army.

They were overwhelmed by the Britons with two hundred auxiliary troops being sent by Procurator Catus to defend the city. During the skirmish, the statue of Emperor Nero that had been erected in a temple within the city was beheaded and taken as a trophy by Boudica.

Any Romans that had remained in the city or the temple were killed. Decianus Catus managed to escape the city and eventually made his way to safety in Gaul (a region that encompassed present day France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland and parts of Italy and Germany). Reinforcements for the Roman army soon arrived and were led by the future Roman governor, Quintus Pelittius Cerialis, but they too found themselves routed by the Iceni, with Cerialis escaping with his life.

From Camulodunum, Boudica moved the army onto Londonium (present day London), which at the time was a fairly new settlement and had only just become a thriving centre of commerce.

Their momentum could not be stopped and the settlement was quickly abandoned, making it easy pickings for the rebels. As before, any Romans that had not managed to evacuate were tortured and/or killed - they had become unwilling to show any Romans mercy, those who surrendered were not taken as slaves or set free and were simply executed.

Following this victory Boudica aimed for Verulamium (modern day St. Albans), which again saw the Roman army defeated and the city destroyed.

During the sacking of Veralamium, the Roman governor Gaius Suetonius Paulinos (who had led the evacuation of Londonium) regrouped the Roman forces not far from the city and

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Slowly the Roman Empire confiscated the Iceni lands and began to take back the money that was lent to them by the Procurator Decianus Catus personally led a counter attack against Boudica and the Iceni. Before the battle with the Roman Governor Paulinos, Boudica made a speech to her men from her war chariot with her daughters standing behind her (this scene was immortalised in the form of a statue that faces Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster).

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This rebellion led by Boudica almost resulted in the Emperor Nero’s complete abandonment of Britain, with his statesmen needing to persuade him to believe it was not a lost cause.

Her name soon went into obscurity with two instances that interest in her and her rebellion saw her popularity rise.

The first was through Queen Elizabeth I when she liked herself to the posthumously named ‘Warrior Queen’, when she, like Boudica, had to defend Britain; Boudica against the Romans and Elizabeth against the Spanish. This led to the play “Bonduca” being written by Jacobean playwright John Fletcher, a dramatisation of Boudica’s life.

The second being Queen Victoria who also believed herself to be similar to the Queen of the Iceni.

However, that day she received a devastating defeat at the hands of the Roman army, which would be the undoing of all that Boudica had achieved. The place of this major battle is still debated with many favouring the West Midlands. In 2009, it was believed that this battle was on the road back to East Anglia after taking the three major Roman settlements and had actually been in Hertfordshire.

This rise in popularity led to the commission of the statue “Boadicea and Her Daughters” by Thomas Thornycroft, on the encouragement of her husband Prince Albert.

However, in 2010 a new theory arose that the place of this decisive battle was located in Northamptonshire.

She has also been the subject of television, film, books and art; the most famous portrayal of Boudica being the 2003 television film “Boudica” (under the name “Warrior Queen” in the United States) staring Surrey-born actress Alex Kingston in the titular role.

The death of Boudica has both Tacitus and Cassius Dio in disagreement. Tacitus reported that after the defeat she committed suicide, while Dio states that after the battle she fell ill and soon died and was given a lavish burial (appropriate for a Queen). Though it is believed that she died in circa 60AD. These two historians, however, do not mention the fate of her two daughters.

The sculpture still stands in London and is the depiction of Boudica giving her rousing speech in a war chariot being flanked by her two daughters.

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History School as we know it today is a very new development in human history.

Primarily, long before education was governed, people lived in communities and children were encouraged to play and explore, acquiring valuable life skills along the way.

Much of this relates to our ‘hunter gatherer’ background, when children would grow alongside adults who provided as individuals.

Along came agriculture which changed the way

in which communities operated, meaning some were encouraged to adopt servient roles, and some were more reliant on others for food. This changed the relationship between work and play, making the two more separate. Learning skills became less connected to natural living, and instead became a product of instruction and tasks.

Next came industries, and class systems, and from this mass rearrangement of human priorities mainstream school was born.

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The mission statements of British schools today commonly contain content such as “structured programme of work”, “broad balanced curriculum” and “teaching core values”.

School is embraced by many as a predominant tool in shaping the futures of children, by offering a universal education and a foundation on which to build their ambitions.

My personal view is that home education is enhancing the future for many children.

Liberating young minds by allowing free exploration, demolishing confinements, and encouraging learning free of pace or grade.

When instruction is replaced with imagination, grading is replaced with praising, and ability grouping is replaced with self-discovery, a child has the necessary support and freedom to flourish.

Between the benefits to a child’s emotional wellbeing and the abundant access to knowledge and resources, homeschool is rapidly evolving into the best individually tailored education a child can access.

The way we view historical studies and incorporate it into home education is largely observational as opposed to formal.

While my child finds it interesting to study history, particularly learning facts about ancient civilisations, and how the earth has

changed and evolved, she is more captivated purely by conversations regarding our surroundings and current events.

Almost everything she observes in daily life presents an opportunity to discuss the history behind it.

Yesterday for example, she noticed differing architecture which led to discussion about time periods and ended on a specific note about window tax, and why some houses have bricked up windows.

Recent focus on the Black Lives Matter movement has prompted many discussions about the suppression of black civilisations across the globe and throughout time, which she has shown tremendous concern for.

We do discuss where most things start, but she is more curious about how things will progress.

I love to encourage her forward-thinking nature by responding to her questions with further questions, and seeing her contemplation expand. Surely this is the best method to initiate philosophising and problem solving.

History is useful for understanding how we came to be where we are now, but envisioning where we are headed is largely about being open to change. By adopting change in the way we raise and teach our children, we might be taking small but pioneering steps towards a better future for all.

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Horoscopes For August Aries 21 March - 20 April

Gemini 22 May - 21 June

Taurus 21 April - 21 May

Cancer 22 June - 23 July

You may challenge yourself this month Aries, and doing so could bring out the best in you. But to make the most of the opportunities available you’ll need to make full use of your skills and resources, and the Full Moon on the 3rd can help with this. Self-care is also another key to success, and making this a habit might prevent burnout. Have an inspiring goal in mind? The August 19th Full Moon can assist. From August 20th, being organized might help you be more productive.

Your work/life situation may need reviewing around August 3rd, perhaps encouraging you to experiment and create greater balance. Home and family affairs could be a priority, but this is also a time to step back and take stock of where your life is going. From the 7th, Venus in Cancer can be helpful for negotiation and communication, and a little charm might smooth out any difficulties. A more creative streak may show up from August 20th, and romance flourish.

Have a sense that something needs to change? A potent lunar phase in week one can shake up your ideas and encourage you to be true to yourself. As lively Mercury enters Leo from August 5th, you’ll be engaging and persuasive, making this a good time to promote your ideas or business and to connect in general. Keen to collaborate? The New Moon in week three could give you the push you need. From week four, a quieter phase is perfect for getting your bearings.

Getting finances organized can be the key to making the most of August. The Full Moon on the 3rd might kickstart a process of taking back control that could help you feel more secure. The coming weeks are excellent for getting advice and implementing new ideas. Keen to forge ahead? Making peace with certain people may be the key to success. Get ready around the 19th, as a golden opportunity can kickstart a positive phase of new deals and important conversations.

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Leo 24 July - 23 August

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December

Virgo 24 August - 23 September

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January

Libra 24 September - 23 October

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November

Pisces 20 February - 20 March

The Sun in your sign encourages you to stand out from the crowd by expressing your creative and charismatic side. If you are ready to surge ahead, then the Full Moon in week one can push you to get going with an exciting plan. Avoid impulsive moves though Leo. August 19th is a time to move out of your comfort zone and explore new terrain. Money matters could call out from the 20th, inspiring you to rework your budget and sell anything you no longer need.

Reorganizing your routines so you can branch out in a new direction could be a game-changer Virgo.

Staying as you are may no longer be an option, as new and exciting ideas beckon. Lovely Venus’s move into your social sector from week two, enhances the potential for new friendships and romance. Your confidence could ramp-up a notch as first Mercury then the Sun enter your sign from the 20th, enhancing energy and inspiring you to express your best qualities.

Ready to make changes to your social arrangements? A revelation could inspire you to be emotionally savvy and disconnect from bonds that may be weighing you down. It’s time to sync with your real tribe. As lovely Venus adds sparkle to your career zone from week two, your tactful nature can help with key discussions and negotiations.

A collaboration around the August 19th New Moon might work out well. From August 20th, finding closure on key issues brings peace.

Enjoying your job and responsibilities? Even so, a side of you may crave a chance to unwind, and the week one Full Moon can help make this a reality.

Making more time for you and your family might be the key to a more balanced lifestyle. As Mars makes edgy aspects it could challenge your thinking, encouraging a pioneering approach. Eager to launch an idea? Doing so around the August 20th New Moon can get things off to a great start. Your social life sparkles from week three.

A lively Full Moon which angles towards trendsetter Uranus, encourages an openness to new ideas and a willingness to experiment with them. This, along with a creative approach, can help you resolve key issues, including any associated with your financial affairs. The New Moon in week three is perfect for taking advantage of a bold opportunity, and you’ll be ready for such a challenge Archer. From August 20th, it’s time to shine and showcase your best side to the world.

Need a fresh approach to business and financial matters? A potent lunar phase on August 3rd, encourages you to experiment with new ideas that may challenge you, but could lead to greater security.

As diplomatic Venus enters Cancer from week two, her presence can help resolve tricky issues and ease the way ahead regarding key conversations. From August 20th, you might be ready to explore new ideas and opportunities that move you out of your comfort zone.

The Full Moon on August 3rd makes an edgy tie to Uranus, which means that home and family matters need to be factored into relationship decisions.

Change may be in the air, but avoiding impulsive moves is essential. Co-operation can be key to moving things forward. Ready to collaborate?

The Leo New Moon on the 19th brings a dynamic opportunity to pair up with someone. From August 20th, letting go of whatever no longer serves could bring inner peace.

Old beliefs that seemed set in stone may be shattered by ideas that encourage you to think about your life in a new way. A fresh perspective can re-set your priorities, as long as you make steady changes rather than opt for impulsive moves. Ready to enhance your income? An opportunity could show up around August 19th, and if you act on it, it might make a difference. Relationships may be a source of reassurance and positive developments from August 20th, Pisces.

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