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Now the clocks have gone forward and the evenings lighter, why not get into the garden and have a read of issue 36 whilst enjoying the spring sunshine! Norfolk has a wealth of wildlife and its not all found on the wilds of the broads either. Norwich Cathedral draws the crowds with its residential Peregrine Falcons, these majestic birds have been nesting there for many years. Our marine wildlife is plentiful also, however in recent months there has been a spate of whale beaching’s, so we have a very helpful article of what to do when or if you find a sea animal in distress. Along with our diverse wildlife, we have an amazing history, some stories quite gruesome and the hanging of Mary Smith in 1616 is one example of our very inhumane past here in Norfolk. It seems Mary was quite the ‘neighbour from hell’ and if you are suffering from a distinct lack of friendships perhaps our article by Susan Leigh on making new friends will help. We hope you enjoy Issue 36.
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Thought Of The Month By Alex Wiseman A real thought I went to see a band live at a very special venue in London on Saturday night. It was a brilliant night of singing and music. The thing which struck me was the fact that the 5 guys who stood on stage all had 'normal' jobs only 18 months ago and look what they had achieved. What I am saying is, if you have a dream follow it as you never know where you may end up.
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“You Reap What You Sow”
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WYMONDHAM ABBEY
ICENI COMPETITION - WIN TICKETS
Flower Festival
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MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE
Upon Finding Any Stranded...
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Swagger & Jacks A Close Shave with Style
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The Benjamin Foundation Update
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Wymondham Abbey Flower Festival
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Top 5 Ideas For A More Stylish Spring Clean
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Iceni Columnists Keri Beevis & Mark King
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Guest Blog Never Trust A Homophone!
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Swim The Channel In Your Local Swimming Pool
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Iceni Competition A Night Of Dirty Dancing
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April Clayton Interviews Elle Harris - Model
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Great Tips For... Making New Friends The Maddermarket Theatre Announces... Celebrating Norfolk Charm In Unique Paintings Iceni Travel Arabian Nights
PEREGRINE FALCONS The Fastest?
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Edward Couzens-Lake Interviews - Nick Conrad Mary Smith Hanged 1616 Witch Or Wicked? Peregrine Falcons The Fastest? Nova Silver With The Return Of... Iceni Talks Social Media To... Jill Watkinson Is It Time To Explore Digital Marketing Options?
Mulbarton Words Week Is Back! Wymondham Dementia Support Group Lunch On The Green 2016 Clapham and Collinge are... Iceni News The Norfolk and Norwich... Holt Festival Art Prize 2016 Is Open For Entries!
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Everyone Has A Story To Tell Norfolk born Author... Comedy Ball Will Raise Smiles For Bereaved Children Baby Bank Norfolk Local Women Generate... Marine Mammal Rescue Upon Finding Any Stranded... Iceni Horoscopes What Do Your Stars Hold
SWAGGER & JACKS
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A Close Shave With Style The Revival of the Double-Edged Safety Razor “Double-Edged” or “Safety Razors” have been around since the early 1900’s and are now enjoying a revival as men are looking to achieve the ultimate stylish clean shave in the comfort of their own home. Based on the original design created in the 1890’s, it is still the shaving purists’ razor of choice. Here at Swagger & Jacks, we think these razors are so good that we’re extending our range to now include both Long Horn and Ivory razors sold individually for just £45. Alternatively, if you’re looking for that perfect gift, we also have these as part of our Classic Shaving Set for £95. Over the years our customers have often asked us about the Double-Edged Safety Razor, so here are some of their most frequently asked questions:
What is a Double-Edged Safety Razor?
Double-Edged Safety Razors consist of a flat stainless steel blade, sharpened on both edges which offer a precise single cutting action equal to that of a cutthroat razor. The skin is protected with a comb edge which acts as a guard, giving the name “Safety Razor”. The smooth, well-weighted handle is comfortable in the hand, making the razor precise and easy to use. Using the Double-Edged Safety Razor at home is both rewarding and satisfying and there are many other benefits our customers enjoy.
What are the benefits of using a Double-Edged Safety Razor?
Closeness of Shave: The blades provide a much closer and smoother shave than their multi-blade counterparts. They are better suited to sensitive skins and coarser beards where multi-blades can be more aggressive and drag over the skin. Better Shaving Access: The blades’ slimmer design enables improved access and removal of hair in those tough to reach areas such as under the nose and neck. They are well suited to lining the edges of beards and moustaches with their fixed straight heads. PAGE
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Affordability: Replacement razor blades are more affordable than the current multiblade razors especially as each blade has two sides, thus extending its lifespan. Even platinum coated razor blades, considered to be the premium choice for coarse beards and sensitive skins, will outlast multi-blade razors giving comfort with each stroke.
How do I use a Double-Edged Safety Razor?
No Pressure: Double-Edged Safety Razors are not designed to be pressed into the beard or skin. Instead with the lightest of pressure, the weight of the razor can be used to gently glide across the face, removing stubborn stubble without drag or irritation to the skin. Change the Angle: With the blades pre-set to the optimum shaving angle and the curved head fitting neatly into the neck, the DoubleEdged Safety Razor will glide easily across the beard. Shaving should commence slowly and carefully with short light strokes in the direction of hair growth. Stretch the Skin: Double-Edged Safety Razors do their best work on skin that is held taught. Use your free hand to stretch the skin to make a flat surface when taking passes over your neck and cheeks.
Our Exclusive Swagger & Jacks ICENI Offer: Swagger & Jacks are offering ICENI readers an exclusive 10% discount on ALL shaving products and shaving sets purchased through our Online Barber Shop at www.swaggerandjacks.com. The offer is valid until Sunday 8th May 2016. Please use coupon code “ICENI SHAVE SWAGGER�. Twitter: @icenimagazine
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KIDSTORE
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The Benjamin Foundation Update We are proud to support The Benjamin Foundation as our charity of the year & in this issue we’d like to highlight their Kidstore, pre school and child care services. In April, the pre school will also be using the North Walsham Children’s Centre two days a week to offer additional funded 2 year old Early Years provision. These places are government funded for those families where income is below a level that additional early years support is seen as beneficial and vital to improve life chances. More information visit: http://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/town-tots
Kidstore in North Walsham was set up in 2009 to help provide the local community with good quality second hand items for babies, toddlers and children. It operates from a building next to North Walsham Junior School. Items for sale range from children’s clothing to push chairs, high chairs and toys. It is run as a social enterprise and managed by some wonderful volunteers. All proceeds support the work of The Benjamin Foundation. Kidstore offers affordable items to the public and is also able to give away clothes and equipment to families in need and at times of crisis. They welcome any donations of good quality clothing and equipment. More information visit: http://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/kidstore The Benjamin Foundation is currently supporting 300 families with childcare provision across Norfolk with a range of services:
Kidzone in North Walsham is a breakfast and after school club offering care for children from 3 to 13 years old. Kidzone operates from the same building as Town Tots Pre School and provides fun activities for children before and after school. The activities include den making in their large outside area, art and crafts and cooking. More information visit: http://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/kidzone Ditchingham Day Nursery is located in a lovely rural setting just 2 miles from Bungay on the NorfolkSuffolk border. It has been part of The Benjamin Foundation since 2011. The nursery provides care for children from 0 to 5 years and includes a large outside play area. The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year. More information visit: http://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/ditchinghamday-nursery All their child care services are Ofsted regulated and have received a GOOD grading from Ofsted inspections within the past 18 months.
Town Tots Pre School has been running as a service within North Walsham for over 40 years and was taken under the wing of The Benjamin Foundation in 2008. The Pre School cares for children between the ages of 2 years and 5 years old. It offers a range of activities based on the Early Years Foundation stage to help children develop social skills, confidence and self esteem in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. Twitter: @icenimagazine
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FLOWER FESTIVAL
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FLOWER FESTIVAL WYMONDHAM ABBEY
May 27th, 28th, 29th And 30th 2016
Marks The Dates Of The Most Spectacular Of Flower Festivals Wymondham Abbey is honoured to host the Flower Festival which is under the strict direction of Mrs Doris Waymark who is past president and chairman of the East of England NAFAS. Mrs Waymark also has to her credit the flower festival at Norwich Cathedral to celebrate their 900 year celebrations. The theme for this amazing flower festival is ‘Rejoice’ which is rather appropriate as the Abbey is rejoicing in the fact that the development project which was recently completed has made a superb addition to this magnificent building. There will be over a hundred flower arrangements and thousands of blooms to create an amazing treat for all the senses. There will be special activities for the children, so put the date in your diary NOW and come along and Rejoice at the most amazing flower displays and have a good look at the £2.85 million extension to Wymondham Abbey.
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The Diary of a Norfolk Family.
A week or so ago, I succumbed to the one of the dreaded bugs that’s been doing the rounds. Luckily for me it was more in the form of a heavy cold, rather than flu or sickness, but it was still enough to wipe me off my feet for a few days.
Above: Keri Beevis Now, lazing around in bed gave my overactive imagination plenty of time to think and these were some of the things I learnt while I was ill. 1/ Lola is a better nursemaid than Ellie. While my grey and white tabby administered cuddles and refused to leave my side, the ginger brown one was her usual aloof self. She is a cat who works to a schedule and my refusal to leave my bed at 7am in the morning, after a night that consisted of two and a half hours sleep, had her jumping on my head, meowing aggressively, and plucking at the pillow. ‘It’s not all about you,’ I snapped at her grumpily, when I did eventually surface. To which she gave me a look that said, ‘It bloody well is.’ 2/ The Beev clan are stars when one of us falls ill. Not only did Mama Beev go and buy me medicine and drop it in (though she refused to come too close), but my car was scheduled for an MOT, so Mama Beev and sister drove over to my pad and sister took the car in for me. And the best news? It passed with no work required. 3/ My cats are pigs disguised as cats. Now I already know this and I’ve fallen victim to them before. If I come home with fish and chips they turn into two mini Freddy Krueger’s, they have tried to steal from the fridge before, and one time I had grilled a burger and left it sitting on the side while my bun toasted, when Ellie came running through with it in her mouth, like she’d caught a mouse or something. Today Lola topped this and jumped up on the side as I was about to pop a couple of painkillers. I had to move quick to stop one disappearing into her mouth. 4/ Beev ill hair looks a little bit like Rod Stewart’s in 1971.
By Mark King Above: Mark King
The days are getting warmer as the day light hours spread even further into the evening. The birds singing their early morning calls will soon start just after 4am waking up the light sleepers among us. Lighter garments have replaced our winter clothes, and for some people even their hairstyles will get shorter. The only thing that seems to be getting thicker is men’s beards. I prefer the clean shave look, although I have had the odd failed attempt at growing more than just a few days growth, Although Christmas has long gone I still had one present to use. My wife had bought a voucher for a cutthroat razor shave at Swagger and Jacks. When she purchased the gift the advice was that for best effect at least five days growth would be required. Eventually as the days got longer, I decided to use it before the heat of summer arrived. I went ten days without a shave, which is a record for me. I entered into the plus looking interior and the staff greeted me with a smile. They offered me a comfortable chair to wait for my barber, and a cup of coffee too. I looked at all the staff beavering away. They all sported neatly trimmed beards. I did wonder at this stage if they had any experience with a cutthroat, but I need not have worried. Once in the seat the Barber explained the process to me, and as I lay back with my eyes closed, he treated me to an hour of sear man pampering. It was a truly relaxing experience. I started off by thinking about some of the deadly scenes in my two books, Frenzy a Daniel Jones Story and Daniel Jones Doom, were various characters meet their own doom at the end of a sharp instrument, but by the end I could have fallen asleep it was that relaxing.
5/ During one of the nights I was ill there was an earthquake registered in the county of Oxfordshire. Now this may be 130 miles from Norfolk, but I suspect it could have been the aftershock of me blowing my nose.
I have contemplated if I could beat my ten-day record for growing facial hair so I could pay Swagger and Jacks another visit, but then again you never need an excuse for some pampering, no matter what your gender.
Well, you’ve gotta honk it all out, right?
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Never Trust A Homophone! Your website is your advocate online. It works hard, stating your case, getting your message across. But when the forensic evidence is examined, does it really do you justice? Gathering your own evidence can take you a long way, but there’s still a lot to be said for involving expert opinion. For example, when writing the text for your site, beware the homophone - the tricky soundalike that can get you into trouble! Many English words have them - that’s one of the joys of our language, much exploited by Shakespeare whose plays are festooned with puns. While sounding similar, they have completely different meanings which could have embarrassing consequences for your site’s credibility. There’s clause and claws, right and write and wright, seas and sees and seize, enemy and enema, weights and waits and waites; to mention just a few. That’s why you have your designer ready to not only stand back and observe objectively, but to keep an eye on the fine detail. They’re there with their experience of what might be complementary to the ethos of your brand, and while their comments might be full of praise, the advice may not be complimentary, but it will nevertheless be worth paying for. Em En Designs can tell a barrister from a barista even when your spellchecker can’t.
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SWIM THE CHANNEL
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Swim The Channel In Your Local Swimming Pool Among those who have done the Swim the Channel Challenge have been Rugby League star Adrian Purtell and two of his teammates from Bradford Bulls. Adrian, an ambassador for Heart Research UK, who is back playing after suffering a heart attack after a game in 2012, said: “I did the challenge because it’s something I was able to do in my own time at my own pace, and it’s a fun thing to do. Left To Right, Dan Fleming, Adrian Purtell, James Mendeika (all Bradford Bulls)
Have you ever fancied swimming across the Channel? Heart Research UK’s challenge makes this possible - but in the convenience of your local swimming pool. You have up to 12 weeks to complete the 22 mile swim, so whether you want to set yourself a big challenge and complete it within one week, or take the full three months, just do it your way, in your own time. You can swim on your own or even as part of a group, maybe with your workplace, college or some of your friends. However you choose to do it, this is a fantastic challenge and we’d love for you to join our swimmers who are signing up all over the country to help us fight against heart disease and ensure we can help hearts near you. PAGE
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So why not take up the challenge yourselves in your local pool and help Heart Research UK’s work in the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease.” Over 2.3 million people in the UK are living with heart disease with many cases potentially preventable by eating healthy and partaking in an active lifestyle. To sign up to the Heart Research UK Swim the Channel challenge, go to: http://heartresearch.org.uk/events/ swim-channel You can also follow Heart Research UK on Twitter: @heartresearchuk or become a fan of our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/HeartResearch-UK/10733061906
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A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING
THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE SHOW Thursday 28th April 2016 ~ 7.30pm No film has captured the hearts of a generation like Dirty Dancing and we have 2 pairs of tickets to give away when the all-new, ultimate tribute show A Night of Dirty Dancing comes to Alive Corn Exchange Kings Lynn on Thursday 28th April as part of its nationwide tour. It’s a chance to relive the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Recast and re-scripted for 2016, it’s all down to Kellerman’s end of season show. Revel in the moments you loved, the memories you made and music that’s resonated throughout the years: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and, of course, the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life. Immerse yourself in the timeless, theatrical treat. Take a trip back to the summer of ’63, relive Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s sizzling performance in the ultimate coming of age romance.
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ELLE HARRIS INTERVIEWED
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Interviews Elle Harris Model
The in’s and out’s from a local pro. Anyone can model and anyone can do it. It’s all about confidence, ambition, personality and being unique. The camera is a models best friend; what with the bright lights, the action and the exhilaration that goes with it. Not forgetting the long days and endless costume changes; but for a lot of young girls, it’s what they dream of. On the outside it may look glamorous but there’s a lot of hard work involved. Elle Harris is an up and coming model from Norwich who broke into the fashion industry only 4 years ago and knows a thing or two about making it in the modelling world. How did you first get into modelling and how long have you been doing it? When I first decided I wanted to get into modelling at 17, I didn’t know anything about the industry. I first paid for a test shoot with a local agency Sandra Reynolds. From this I established a portfolio to kick-start my modelling career. Shortly after, I had the opportunity to work with a local makeup artist which resulted in simple but beautiful PAGE
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head shots. These images set me up really well, and this was definitely the start for me. I'm now 21 and have worked my way to some fab things in the process; having all started from these very images! How did you take your modelling career to the next level? In order to take my modelling career full time, I decided that I had to quit my day job as a full time career in childcare at a private children’s nursery. It was an extremely hard decision and a massive gamble. Especially when I really liked my job, having such responsibility and watching a child grow-up was great but I was always dreaming of being a model and in the end I decided to jump. I haven’t looked back since, some days I miss the kids but I’ve always been pushed to follow my dreams by my beloved granddad, family and friends. What is it that made you want to model and get into the fashion industry in the first place? I’ve always looked up to anyone and everyone who has been in the spotlight to do with modelling. Not just celebrities but older girls than myself who I’ve seen model and I’ve thought to myself ‘I can do this’. I have never been one to shy away and I love being in front of the camera. If I want anything in life bad enough I will always put in 100%. Compliments and encouragement always helps too-of course! But self confidence and self belief is always worth more because the industry is a tough
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one and you will be turned down. It’s only you who can pick yourself back up. What campaigns/ projects have you been involved with so far? As far as fashion brands and bridal designers go, I have modelled for Love Clothing, Daydream Clothing, Eden Bridal, Image By: Hugo Knapp Emily Victoria White and many more. I’ve also been really lucky to have two front page bridal magazine covers, to work on the cosmopolitan beauty website, to work with Benefit makeup and to star in corporate film commercials. I also took part in the Dipple and Conway Hair show last month at Norwich Fashion Week which was fantastic. The amazing hair cuts, colours and styles were so unique which really gave Norwich Fashion Week an exquisite edge that it needed to show off the creative styles.
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Image By: Nale Michela for Dejana Basic bridal designs
What has been your most exciting project so far and why? My most exciting job so far probably has to be the work I did with bridal Designer 'Dejana Basic'. It was one of my first big bridal jobs which I found myself, and it led to multiple jobs with her. This will always be a great memory when I just thought 'this could be the start of it all'; being paid to do what I love! Is it really as glamorous on set as we all think? So the truth is… being a model is really glamorous, but only when you’re ready to shoot. Before the shoot begins, hair and make-up usually takes 2 hours and that’s after the early start. You then realize it’s only 10am and there are three rails of clothes to get through, with what feels like 200 changes every five minutes. Nevertheless, it may be intense but it is all worth it because when you start shooting it feels amazing. What has been the hardest thing you have had to overcome so far and why? That’s a tough one as each shoot for me is always a challenge. Heading to new places is always difficult but I would say the most difficult thing I have had to over come is accepting my body and my look for what it is. It may sound mad because I have the confidence and drive to model but on the other hand I know I haven’t got the 5ft 9 height, Twitter: @icenimagazine
and as facts go I will never get to that London fashion catwalk casting because of that. I think that is so important to realize, but it is hard sometimes because even online fashion is strict with body shape. I work out and stay healthy and as long as I do that, I know I’m doing all I can. What advice would you give to young girls trying to break into the industry? Every single young girl who dreams of being a model should seek out as much advice as they can before leaping in. Ask the models themselves and get an idea of what it’s really like. It’s about confidence, ambition, personality and being unique. Anyone can model but the most important thing is to know what you can and can’t do in the industry. It’s important to know your model type; commercial, high fashion, mature or plus size. Whatever it is, you can do it. PAGE
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GREAT TIPS FOR...
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Great Tips For Making New Friends By Susan Leigh There are occasions when we've all been the new kid on the block and we've been keen to fit in and make some new friends. It may have been the first day in school, walking into a new job, starting out in a different neighbourhood, or we may have been newly single, coping with a brand new way of life. Sometimes others may be sharing our first day struggles too; other times it may be that we've had to deal with it on our own. Whatever the situation let's look at some tips for bringing new friends into your life: Give yourself a mental advantage by keeping up-to-date with the news, with things that are happening in your area and even the popular programmes on TV, especially if you think that those topics will be of interest to the people you'll be mixing with. Being able to contribute to conversations helps you to be more relaxed and able to be yourself, rather than standing self-consciously on the side-lines, feeling mute and self-conscious. Ask some questions of the people you meet and be genuinely interested in their replies. Remember what you've been told, so that you can follow-up on the conversation in the future. It makes other people feel interesting, valued and helps them to remember you next time your paths cross. Be friendly, but don't try too hard. Accept that there will be times when others may not PAGE be interested in becoming your friend;
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they may have a lot on their mind, be stressed or busy and dealing with their own problems. Their reasons will have nothing to do with you, but it could make them seem aloof, stand-offish and preoccupied. Relax; don't take disinterest or rejection personally and move on to the next opportunity. If it's your first day in a new work environment try to quickly learn the basics, like people's names, where the facilities are and where everything is kept. Keep a notebook and make comprehensive notes as you're taught your various duties. These notes will mean that you don't have to keep asking questions and instead are able to relax, feel less stressed and ready to confidently participate, happy at the prospect of building friendly relationships with your new co-workers. Go regularly to places that interest you, like the gym, a social club or sign up for night school classes. By attending on a regular basis you're more likely to see the same faces and come into contact with people who are interested in the same things as you, hopefully in a relaxed, informal environment. Accept invitations and suggest events that you think may be of interest to those in your circle. Whether it be at work, with other parents at your children's school, people at your gym or your neighbours, there may well be opportunities to mix and meet socially, so opening the possibility of making friends.
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Local theatres, concerts and societies often have mailing lists that you could sign up for. Many venues have promotional events; two for the price of one, happy hours, ladies evenings or televised football. Familiarise yourself with what's available in your area and offer to organise something. That way you get to know a lot of people fairly quickly and become a pivotal part of the group.
Be friendly, but don't try too hard.
Suggest a coffee at yours as a reason to get together. It's an inexpensive way of sharing a little time with the people you meet on a regular basis and gives you the opportunity to interact in a relaxed informal way, establishing some friendly foundations in those relationships. If you feel that you have low selfesteem or underlying issues that are holding you back from trusting others or being friendly, consider undergoing counselling or hypnotherapy. This is an effective way of recovering from past experiences, bad habits and unhelpful behaviour and can enable you to improve your confidence and self-belief.
There is a saying that if you go halfway to meet someone they will usually be prepared to meet you halfway too. Most people want to be friendly and, even if they don't become your new best friend, using these tips will help you establish a reasonable social life with the people you mix with, especially with those who are fun to be around. Susan Leigh is a Counsellor and Hypnotherapist. Her second book Dealing with Stress, Managing its Impact was published in January 2016. For more articles, information or to obtain a copy of the book please visit http://www.lifestyletherapy.net
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MADDERMARKET THEATRE
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The Maddermarket Theatre Announces The Line Up For The Next 5 Months Including: drama, music, art, talks, dance, youth theatre
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Norwich welcomes a variety of shows to The Maddermarket Theatre programmed by outgoing director Peter Beck.
The Giant’s Loo Roll
Drama includes King Lear, The Vortex, Ladies in Lavender and Absurd Person Singular, as well as the musical Return to the Forbidden Planet being presented by the Norwich Players as in-house shows. Visiting performance groups from Baroque Theatre, The Sound Ideas Company, Dreamcast Productions, Limelight Theatre and Anglia Ruskin Creative bring a showcase before the Edinburgh Fringe. Variety is the aim of the new brochure, with music from Marty Wilde & The Wildcats, The Dreamers, G2 Genesis, Five Star Swing Band, Soul of Santana, T-Rextasy and Virginia Black. The theatre is also very proud of it’s monthly double bill of a Jazz jam followed by a more specialist set from a visiting artist, including Gabrielle Ducomble Quartet back due to popular demand on our main stage. The Maddermarket is proud to put legends like Historian & BBC presenter Peter Snow and Dan Cruickshank and Psychic Derek Acorah with new writing events and initiatives encouraging audiences from all around Norfolk and beyond to sample new work as well as the well known.
Children can look forward to The Giant’s Loo Roll adaption from Nicholas Allan;s much loved book which had a sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, full of witty humour and fantastic music, as well as Peter Pan the musical. The theatre also actively makes space for belly dancing, a summer social, improv comedy, vintage sale rail, classical music, youth production, pride event and rock n roll. Brochures can be picked up in the theatre on St John’s Alley during opening hours or downloaded from the website. Prices vary from £5 - £25 depending on the show.
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Celebrating Norfolk Charm In Unique Paintings
With the summer approaching, Norfolk artist Samuel Thomas helps us get in the swing of things with a bold splash of colour and pattern. During the long dark winter, Cromer based artist has been working on a new collection of diverse paintings that capture the uplifting summer-vibes that we are soon to enjoy. Limited edition prints of each painting will be released in time for the summer, and being affordable at £95 each, it gives us all the opportunity to own and enjoy these beautiful offerings. Here’s an exclusive pick of what’s to come this summer………… ‘The Canaries’ captures the spirit and determination of both the Norwich city football-players and their passionate and loyal fans of the team. This is beautifully triumphant and uplifting in its atmosphere; characteristic of the artist’s unique painting style that blends pop-art influences along with a playful and joyous atmosphere. ‘Surf’s Up’ is a real unique creation as it has a real connection to the Seascape it depicts - as it is painted onto a previously used surfboard that was used to surf the Cromer waves. "Being a selftaught artist I am always thinking outside of the box in terms of what objects can be transformed into art" explains Samuel. ‘April Showers’ ‘is inspired by the dramatic woodland walks of Victory V on the Felbrigg Hall estate. "The shadows of the trees draw you in to enter the springtime woodland and leave winter behind. During the long bleak winter, we can sometimes think that winter is the end, but we should remember that winter is only ever a phase, and soon enough springtime will arrive," explains the artist. ‘Norwich A fine City’ & ‘Norwich Cathedral’ are some popular Norwich inspired scenes that have been received well, and form part of a wider collection of North-Norfolk inspired scenes.
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ICENI TRAVEL
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Arabian Nights Oman is a hidden gem, a breath of fresh air in contrast to its high rise, packed and somewhat artificial neighbour Dubai. Not only does this relatively unknown country have some of the warmest and most hospitable people, its culture, history and beauty make it a perfect holiday destination. October to April, before the summer heat arrives, is the best time to visit.
mud, brick, stucco and stone, they are cleverly designed to endure the test of time. Two of the most well-known, Al Jalali Fort and Al Mirani Fort, are looked at as the guardians of medieval Oman. His Majesty Sultan Qaboos decreed that Muscat’s buildings could never rise more than ten stories so that they would not overshadow these forts. Neither of the two forts can be visited (they’re closed to the public); but both can be viewed, admired and photographed.
Start your holiday with a few days in Muscat. Founded some 900 years ago, it is set on the edge of rough desert landscapes overlooking emerald seas. Today it’s a sought-after holiday spot for those in search of pristine diving waters, allyear-round sunshine and an authentic Arabian experience. Hit the souq, a maze of tiny winding streets. The heat, aromas and hustle and bustle can be overwhelming but it is the perfect place to pick up souvenirs. Venture off the beaten path to secure the best prices and remember that haggling is all part of the fun and experience. Go with the flow and enjoy the experience.
The all-white Moorish architecture and killer attention to detail make The Chedi one of the region’s most luxurious hotels and it's a gorgeous location to sit back, relax and enjoy a drink or two whilst watching the sunset.
Before leaving Muscat you may wish to visit a fort or two. Complex structures built out of
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But why confine your visit to Muscat when there is so much more to do and discover. Driving in Oman is relatively easy. Pick up your 4x4 and head about 2 hours south to Wadi Arbeieen, a paradise high in the mountains. Go deep along the rock tracks where only 4x4s can venture. You will be rewarded with long stretches of serene and untouched valley all to yourself, dozens of fresh water pools for a dip, and the ultimate soundtrack of nature. There are moments when
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Before leaving Muscat you may wish to visit a fort or two all you can hear are the sounds of running water, bird song and a breath of wind flowing through the narrow channels. Watching the night sky with its myriad of stars at the 1000 Nights Camp in Wahiba Sands will take your breath away But, with no artificial light pollution, be sure to take a torch with you. If you want to catch sunrise in the desert you have to get up at about 5am. Climb to the top of a sand dune and just sit there. Take sand boards and have a thrill riding down once the sun is up. Before leaving Wahiba Sands, hire a guide and go for a spot of dune bashing. Charging up, down and sideways through the dunes isn’t for the faint-hearted but it’s an experience that’s hard to beat. Nizwa, originally the capital of Oman, is most famous for it's fort and should not be missed. The many examples of Omani architecture, with its ornately carved wooden doorways and window frames, are great for budding. Nizwa is an ideal overnight stop en route between Wahiba Sands and the entry point to get to Jebel Akhdar. Jebel Akhdar, meaning Green Mountain, refers to the northern section of the Hajar mountains. As you take the road out of Nizwa heading for Jebel Shams, you start to climb past ancient villages steeply terraced into the mountainside. Near the summit is a wide plateau from which you can peer into Wadi Ghul, Oman’s Grand Canyon. A sheer drop of over a kilometre, with dramatically contorted vertical rock faces Twitter: @icenimagazine
opposite, it simply takes the breath away. The Sahab Hotel is a great spot to stop for lunch. Perched halfway up the canyon wall in a seemingly inaccessible location at the head of the valley is an abandoned village where the narrow terraces can still be made out. After a fun filled and exhilarating week in the desert and mountains of Oman we stopped for an extra couple of nights back in Muscat for a little bit of beach time and to get our water fix. If there is diving to be had in a destination then we will seek it out. Exceptional coral growth and exotic marine life make for a great diving experience, even if the visibility isn't as great as elsewhere due to the plankton-rich waters. We also couldn't leave without taking the opportunity to spot dolphins. There are numerous operators in Muscat offering Dolphin sighting and snorkelling trips with the chance, if you are lucky, of whales making an appearance too. Sarah Laverty, owner of Compass Connections has travelled the world all the name of passion and being able to pass on her knowledge to others.
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NICK CONRAD INTERVIEWED
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Nick Conrad BBC Radio Norfolk Broadcaster BBC Radio Norfolk has now been broadcasting to an appreciative county since September 1980. The station, which moved to its present base at The Forum in Norwich in 2003, is one of the most popular and listened to on the entire BBC local radio network, frequently gaining some of the highest audience figures of all the BBC’s regionally based stations. Much of the station’s popularity is down to its presenters who mix radio and journalistic expertise of the very highest order with a genuine love and appreciation of our fine city and the county that the station serves. One such presenter is Sheringham born Nick Conrad who took over the flagship Breakfast Show from Nicky Price on January 4th. Nick, who previously presented the mid-morning show from 9am-12 noon, is now well into the rhythm of regular early starts and the responsibility of breaking the mornings news and issues to the county as it starts another day. He very kindly took time out to chat to me about himself, his new show and working on the county’s favourite radio station. Nick, thanks for agreeing to talk to Iceni. You’re a familiar voice on the airwaves now to Radio Norfolk listeners, but how did you get involved in radio in the first place? I’ve worked in the broadcast media since I was 14. I was studying for my GCSE exams at the same time as reading the sports news on various commercial radio stations, going on from there to present radio and television shows across the country. I joined LBC 97.3 when I was 22 as well PAGE
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as going on to work at Sky News Sunrise and This Morning. I’ve also worked on shows featuring David Dickinson and Alan Titchmarsh. Did you listen to a lot of radio as you were growing up? What stations in particular did you like to tune into? Yes indeed. Like most people, I went through various stages of listening to different radio stations and programmes as I got older and my personal tastes developed. I’ve always had a love of current affairs and news broadcasting but when I was a teen I listened to a very wide range of stations, all the way from BBC Radio One to Five Live. Most of my early years were spent working on local commercial radio, Radio Broadland for example. BBC Radio Norfolk is a hugely important part of the Norfolk community yet is up against an ever increasing number of competitors in terms of what people might choose to listen to or watch in the mornings. What do you think sets BBC Radio Norfolk apart from all of these and helps maintain its presence as one of the foremost BBC local radio stations? We are the only 'voice of our county'. Nobody else comes anywhere close to the range of programming which we do on Radio Norfolk. Having said that, I hugely respect the excellent programming of our competitors from which our major competition comes from the continuing advances in online news platforms as well as social media, for example, Facebook and Twitter. Everyone involved at the station is aware of the competition and how high our broadcast standards have to be, every day and we’re
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all working very hard at the BBC to ensure a broad audience, whether that is on TV, radio or online. Your predecessors on the Breakfast programme include Nicky Price, Chris Goreham and Stephen Bumfrey. Did you chat to any of them about the show or did any of them offer you words of encouragement and advice? No. My programme and style of presentation is individual. I don't really talk to fellow broadcasters about what the show should be doing. I have three masters, myself, the BBC and most importantly my listeners. My own visits to Radio Norfolk have been highlighted by an atmosphere that is very positive and 'feel good'- is it like that in reality and do you get a buzz from broadcasting and working in radio? I work with a fantastic team with fellow presenters and journalists who love Norfolk and are all ambitious for its future. My team is backed-up by excellent BBC journalists who cover both Norfolk and the country as a whole. We want to reflect as wide a range of news items as possible in every programme and spend a lot of time thinking about what the listener wants to hear about first thing in the morning. Above all, we want to make you care about the stories we’re bringing you. It’s the same when we’re planning a phone-in as part of the show. We think about the type of programming that we’d like to listen to whilst sat around the breakfast table as well as the sort of discussion we should be having. And yes, working on live radio does give you a buzz. There is nothing better than when that red light goes on and you're 'live'. The funny thing is, that buzz doesn't really change wherever you go. It can be here, it can be Sky News or LBC, but the feeling is always the same'going live' has always given me a genuine thrill. You're a man of Norfolk, indeed, on Twitter you describe yourself as a 'Norfolkian' - what do you love most about our county and what are your favourite parts of Norfolk? I’m truly passionate about Norfolk. From the wonderful coastline to the fantastic countryside, I can’t think of a better place to live. That’s why I moved back here to start a family after living and working in London and Manchester. I’ve worked all over the world and have met some amazing people but Norfolk will always be home. I recently filmed with the BBC in another part of the Twitter: @icenimagazine
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UK, it was a much more challenging urban area with a high crime rate. It really opened my eyes and made me appreciate having Norfolk as my home. What are your plans and ambitions for your show and broadcasting career over the next 12 months? I’ve just launched a major season on my radio programme which aims to promote and educate people about dementia. Our objective is to make Norfolk the most ‘dementia friendly county’ in the UK. This is hugely ambitious but incredibly important. Many more of us experience Dementia, either personally or through a loved one, and a broader understanding of the condition for all of those involved is fast becoming more and more critical. My grandmother is an amazing woman; she has dementia and is an inspiration to me. Media and broadcasting is seen by many as a very desirable career to take up, what advice would you give those hoping to work in the industry, especially radio? Please be realistic. You may well want to work in media, however, are you prepared to give up a sensible career and security in order to pursue your dream? So do think very carefully about whether you have the right characteristics and talent for this profession. You also need to have very thick skin-be prepared for rejection and criticism. And, as for training and going into higher education do bear in mind that, with university now costing a bomb you need to be wary of courses that claim to ‘teach’ media-that’s all well and good. But you can't teach charisma. I’d like to thank Nick for so willingly giving some of his valuable time to let us all know about his role and work at BBC Radio Norfolk and wish him and the station all the very best for a successful year ahead. You can read all about BBC Radio Norfolk, Nick and all the other presenters and programmes online at www.bbc.co.uk/radionorfolk. I’d also like to thank Aman Garcha for her help in setting up the interview. Nick’s programme is on every morning from Monday to Friday, 6:30 to 10:00am.
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MARY SMITH HANGED
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Mary Smith Hanged 1616 ~ Witch Or Wicked? By Dan Keeble Four hundred years ago in 1616 Mary Smith of Kings Lynn was hanged for witchcraft. She was not the first in the county to be condemned to death. Nor was she to be the last. In Norfolk sixty nine others were charged with witchcraft. Records show that at least ten of those were also hanged.
months, ‘his fingers did corrupt, and were cut off; also his toes putrified and consumed’. Mary took great pleasure in the outcome, to the disgust and fear of her neighbours.
The first was Mother Gabley also of Kings Lynn, followed by Elizabeth Butcher and Joan Lingwood both of whom were hanged at Great Yarmouth. The Witchcraft Statute of 1604 allowed for those found guilty of injuring others by witchcraft or making a pact with the devil, to be put to death.
Another victim was Mary’s next door neighbour’s servant Cicely Bailey. She was sweeping in a way that upset Mary. Mary quarrelled with her, calling her, ‘a great fat tail’d sow,’ and told her that her, ‘fatness should shortly be pulled’ . The following morning Cicely awoke to find a cat lying on her chest, and Mary standing in her room. It was reported that, ‘after she fell sicke, languished, and grew exceedingly lean’. She suffered for six months until she moved away from the area. Cicely reported having seen Mary with the cat, ‘whom she adored in a submissive manner, upon her knees, with strong gestures, uttering many murmurings, broken and imperfect speeches’ .
The case against Mary Smith gives a detailed insight into the woman, and the superstitions that existed in the 17th.century. An account of the charges brought against Mary appeared in a pamphlet published in 1616 by clergyman, Alexander Roberts entitled A Treatise of Witchcraft in which he recorded that Mary Smith was driven by the devil and was, ‘possessed with a wrathful indignation against some of her neighbours’.
In those dark times when superstition reigned and witchcraft was treated seriously, an old woman with a fair share of wrinkled and perhaps a prominent nose or chin, would be looked upon with suspicion, especially if her voice was shrill. But evidence suggests that far from being a helpless unfortunate old woman, Mary was a shrewd and spiteful person who stoked the fears and superstitions people held to satisfy the jealousy and hatred of her neighbours.
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perhaps as a means of giving him some disease. Edward recounted having a vision in which he saw a creature cloathed in russet and having cloven feet. The creature offered to heal a sore on his leg. When he refused his help, the creature disappeared. Mary is reported to have also sent Edward crabs and toads. It was thought that witches used animals (or familiars) in the casting of spells because they possessed supernatural powers. Some believed that they fed on the witch’s blood. Cats particularly, became associated with the devil. Even to the degree that if one entered the house of a sick person, and that person died, the cat was presumed to be the cause. And if it’s owner was in dispute with the deceased, then it would be assumed that it was an act of witchcraft. Those believing a spell had been cast upon them would attempt to relieve their suffering by employing the same magic thereby nullifying the power of the witch. Edward Newton attempted to scratch the skin of Mary Smith to reduce her power and alleviate the pains he felt in his joints. But he reported that his nails turned, ‘like feathers’ . He had a servant put a toad that Mary had sent him into the fire where it, made a groaning noyse for one quarter of an houre before it was consume’. It was said that at the same time Mary suffered, ‘torturing paines, testifying the felt griefe by her outcryes’. Mary was certainly unpopular with many of her neighbours, and it was their strength of numbers that enabled them to draw up false and exaggerated evidence against her, and bring about her downfall.
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Nor was she to be the last Rather than holding with the practice of witchcraft, it is thought that Mary simply observed the condition of someone’s health, and predicted the obvious progression - as in the case of the gangrenous fingers of John Orkton. Casting spells and curses, gave Mary power over people, especially as it was believed that only a witch could remove a curse. The ecclesiastical courts, eager to keep control of the people through fear, were eager to condemn those said to be in cahoots with the devil. It would have been easy in Mary’s case for her accusers to have collaborated and embellished their stories to fit the superstitions held at the time. Mary’s suggested ability to detect her neighbours’ ill health or fragile natures may be seen in other instances. When John Mason tried to call in a debt from Mary’s husband Henry, they both cursed him, resulting in him becoming very weak with a lame left hand. Probably the stress of the confrontation and intense fear of the couple brought about a stroke. Similarly when Elizabeth Hancock was cursed for stealing one of Mary’s hens, Elizabeth became very weak, taking to her bed. Whenever she recovered enough to venture to the window, just the sight of Mary would leave her, ‘pinched at the heart’, and she would fall into a faint. Her fear and eagerness to have Mary condemned was borne out by her improved health once Mary had been hanged. Nowadays Mary might be labelled a neighbour from hell. But even though she confessed to, ‘her confederacy with the Diuell, cursing, banning, and enuy towards her neighbours, and hurts done unto them,’ it was more likely that her wicked nature brought about the end of this Norfolk harridan, rather than supernatural practices. PAGE
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PEREGRINE FALCONS
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Peregrine Falcons - The Fastest? Falco peregrinus is often cited as the world's fastest bird, but in level flight, is it not. That honour belongs to the spine-tailed swift. The falcon's top speed is measured in a stoop dive on it's prey, as recorded by both pigeon fanciers and homing-pigeon racers. Peregrines prey mainly on the wing, taking birds over the sea, usually catching them from above in the stoop. Pigeons often require hectic pursuit with some acrobatic ability. They may target breeding Auks at some sites, but in winter, ducks and waders are important prey at estuaries and wetlands. Breeding pairs in the British Isles were counted at 1500 (2002) and they prefer mountain and moorland areas in the North West, and at the coast. Some eyries, are on record, to have been in use since Medieval times and right up to 1939. They are mistaken for kestrels, the hobby and merlins on occasion. These iconic crow-sized, powerful, pointed, broad-based winged falcons have made a steady recovery from early effects of pesticides and their persecution.. They have pale underparts with dark barring, with juveniles are dark brown above, yellow-brown underneath with heavy dark stripes. Powerful, shallow wingstrokes provide slow flight with gliding periods. These are specular birds, whether they are chasing quarry, flying by or just soaring and more so when the male displays in undulating flight or downward plunges. A pair circling high or flight-playing is a sight for all except the most ardent pigeon folk. The call, often near the nest, is mainly a harsh and rapid-repeated chattering which can be heard from a distance. The persistent organochlorine insecticides were outlined in the farmland bird's introduction and peregrines suffered from these long-lived residues, being the food chain's top predators. Southern populations started recovering in 1956, when a liking for homing pigeons helped them bounce back from shooting and egg destruction. Numbers PAGE
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fell to 68 pairs 1962 and were absent from former home ranges. Apart from returning to traditional and new cliff haunts, peregrines have colonised our cities, using churches, office blocks and our own Norwich cathedral, with the second tallest spire in the country. A breeding pair has nested on the spire for a few years now and still draw in the crowds, either via a Webcam above the platform or from the grounds. From Easter, the raptor protection group, The Hawk & Owl Trust have an information zone and provide a watch area to promote and educate the public about these wonderful and awesome birds of prey that circle high above the visitors. Buzzards have flown over the cathedral, red kites have been seen within a stone's throw of the city centre. Any gulls that soar too close to the nest, are quickly and speedily chased off. Norwich city is one of a growing number of cities that have peregrines and although it is a special place, helping one of the world's most recognisable birds call it home, makes it more special. Article By: Kevin Murphy (Norfolk Wildlife Rescue)
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NOVA SILVER
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With The Return Of Warmer Weather Comes The Wedding Season. This month we thought we’d offer a few tips for the wedding party and guests to consider when shopping for accessories. Once you’ve picked that special dress, or brand new outfit it can be very tempting to leave the jewellery to the last minute, but we suggest you take a little time to try on a few different styles- they say accessories can often make or break an outfit!
Pearls
Pearls are classic wedding jewellery, and won’t go far wrong on anyone. For a more modern look, take a look through our Kitten pearl collections, which introduce a bit more design alongside the pearl.
Colour
It can be really difficult to colour match a dress exactly, so when thinking of stone jewellery, consider complimentary colours. For example a yellow dress can look stunning with amethyst jewellery and matching accessories.
Neckline
Always consider the neckline of the outfit you’re wearing when buying a necklace. A sweetheart shape often suits a simple chain, while a scoop neck can look stunning with a more structured omega chain. A good tip is for the necklace to follow the shape of the neckline.
Meaning
Your jewellery doesn’t need to be expensive or an heirloom to carry meaning, and it can be a lovely way to make sure special memories are carried with you on the big day. Often old fashioned jewellery can be revived with a new chain, or simply a bit of a clean. For new jewellery, why not consider something that’s personal to you? Our Calla Lily necklace symbolises hope and purity, and is a tried and tested favourite over the wedding season. With love from Nova Silver x
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ICENI TALKS...
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Iceni talks social media to... Jill Watkinson, Business Development Manager at The Space (Norwich). What does your role within The Space as a Business Development Manager involve? My role within The Space involves telling people about our facilities and services for room/conference space hire - it might be by attending networking events, exhibitions, organising marketing projects, open days, social media campaigns, giving talks at local colleges and schools - lots of different ways to talk and engage with people - to tell them about us and when they are looking to book meeting/conference space they come to The Space. Can you give us a brief run down on how you use social media to interact with potential clients and the general public? I use social media a lot to engage with general public and with potential clients - trying always to be helpful and sociable on all our social media platforms. How do you use social media as a tool for your existing clients? I use social media to keep in touch with our existing clients, if they are happy and want their event advertised - I welcome them to The Space, engage with them during their event, and always thank them for using us (we are very discreet so some events are not publicised and are kept private) I sent out special offers to existing clients and invitations to our events. I use Facebook, Twitter, GooglePlus and for only business updates LinkedIn. There are quite a few networking hours on Twitter, which is your favourite and why? Norfolk Hour is my favourite networking hour - I try to engage 3 nights per week (Monday/Wednesday and Friday 8.30pm to 9.30pm) its a fabulous way to make new connections and engage with other Norfolk businesses. As well as making some great business connections and friends through Norfolk Hour - we also now run Norfolk Tweet Ups - a monthly Tweet Up - free to attend networking event - for people who tweet to come and meet each other face to face.
What is your favourite social media campaign you have managed? I became involved in Break's GoGoDragons project last year with 17 other Norfolk business people - we sponsored GoGo KingTut - which was my favourite marketing project to manage - as I along with Colin Jeffery 'tweeted' as our Dragon (The Marketing Project post Dragons mentioned our Dragon for being so engaging with the public). What kind of skills/qualities do you think you need to possess to be a Business Development Manager? I think being sociable, helpful and friendly are good skills and qualities to have for a Business Development Manager - Our ethos at The Space is that everyone who comes is our 'guest' and are treated as such - customer service is very important to every member of our team - many of our clients use as on a regular basis using us weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually for their events. What are your competitors doing on social media? All of our competition are on social media - and I like and retweet their events - as Norwich is a great business community and we help each other. And finally, what one piece of advice can you give to someone starting out into the world of social media? One piece of advice would be - be sociable on social media - engage and chat to people - be interested in them and their businesses/ community and help when you can.
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Is It Time To Explore Digital Marketing Options? So you've got to grips with social media and you're making sure you engage with other users and share helpful info or advice to your followers and you've utilised all the free channels available to you but now you want more so it's time to consider if digital marketing could help you. There's a whole host of digital marketing options your business could try, the ones that'll work for your business will depend on your goals and potentially your budget. Here's a quick rundown of some of them: Paid Advertising - Search Results Pages Otherwise known as pay-per-click (PPC). This allows you to create adverts to display to targeted audiences in search results which direct those that click on them to a specific page on your website. To do this you research and bid on keywords associated with your business. Google then evaluates your ad for keyword relevance in terms of content and landing page and displays accordingly. In addition to long term campaigns this is a good short term fix if you've a new website or event you want to get noticed quickly. Google have recently removed the right side column of paid ads, and now just displays the top 3 or 4 above the organic listings, so competition is going to be much fiercer and you may see smaller businesses looking to alternative platforms to promote their product/service as it becomes harder to compete with larger companies with deeper pockets. Paid Advertising - Social Platforms Most commonly associated with Facebook and Twitter. Set a budget, determine your audience using the platforms available criteria and then see your ads appear in your targeted users news feeds - these are denoted by 'promoted' or 'sponsored' in the news feed. If paid search ads are just too expensive due to high competition then paid social ads could be for you! Just ensure you've got an audience or potential audience on the chosen platform. Display Ads on Websites These are the ads you sometimes see at the top or on a side column of a targeted website and promote anything from gym memberships to Yoga retreats.They come in a variety of shapes and can either be static, animated or responsive. Some websites offer display Twitter: @icenimagazine
ads themselves, others are available through media buyers. On-page SEO Known as Search engine optimization (SEO) and is the process of optimizing webpage content (including images, text content and page titles) for a specific keyword phrase. The better optimised a page or website is the more likely you are to get a better ranking in search engine results pages (SERPS)and therefore increase the volume of traffic visiting your site. SEO optimisation is more of a long term strategy and can take months to see results but a highly optimised site will pay dividends - you just need to ensure you regularly review and cross reference your keyword phrases against what your customers are actually searching for. In addition to on-page SEO the other form of SEO is the off-page sort that involves link building and article publishing on third party sites to give just a few examples. Summary So that's a quick rundown of some of the more popular digital marketing options. You can read more in depth articles on paid social advertising and PPC on the Iceni magazine website. If you need help with SEO, PPC or paid social advertising please don't hesitate to get in touch with me at http://paulkirkdesign.co.uk or at @PKirk_designer PAGE
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MULBARTON WORDS
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Mulbarton Words Week Is Back! After a successful first year in 2015 the South Norfolk village of Mulbarton will once again be hosting a Festival of Words, spoken, sung and written, from 5th to 11th June 2016. With a larger and more diverse range of events planned for 2016 the organisers hope that the week will attract even bigger audiences this year. Amongst the offerings this year will be an evening devoted to wildlife and natural history writers, including Mike Toms from the British Trust for Ornithology and author of “Owls”, an afternoon vintage tea party with Phyllida Scrivens who will be talking about her book “Escaping Hitler”, the story of a Jewish boy’s flight from Nazi Germany and how he eventually became Sherriff of Norwich, and an evening with four female authors, one of whom will be Elly Griffiths, author of the popular crime fiction series set in and around North Norfolk.
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looking at the effect the Bible has had on English literature. There will also be an early evening walk around Mulbarton’s historic common led by local historian Jill Wright, author of the “Book of Mulbarton”. The “Big Quiz”, complete with an extra special table round this year, will take place in the World’s End on Sunday night whilst children’s events will be taking place in the village’s Infant and Junior Schools on Tuesday and Thursday respectively. Wymondham’s community bookshop, Kett’s Books, is again supporting Mulbarton Words Week and will have a bookstall at several of the events.
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Saturday afternoon and evening will be filled with song and poetry, with acts including the Broad Beat Choir, soprano Emma Nuule, the Emily Winng Band, pop poet Ben Winn and a welcome return of Kings Lynn-based Morganway. The Wymondham playwriting group “Four by Four” will also be returning to perform a new series of radio plays whilst other events planned include a Sunday morning talk and exhibition PAGE
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DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
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Wymondham Dementia Support Group
Wymondham Dementia Support Group is a charity formed in 2008 to ‘Promote the well being of those with dementia and their carers in the County of Norfolk’. We seek to meet that objective in a number of ways - our main service is a weekly dementia café (Pabulum) which meets at Fairland Church in Wymondham every Monday and Friday. A wide range of activities are available in the Church Centre and adjacent Church Hall including a Carers Support Group: Sports and Leisure Activities: Art & Crafts: a Poetry Group: a Singing Café once a month: a Library and information hub and friendly social support whilst enjoying coffee and refreshments. In addition we have a dementia friendly cinema, The Pabulum Picture Palace, which shows full length feature films in the Church Centre on the third Tuesday of each month. We are also developing a dementia friendly garden alongside The Church Centre with raised flower and vegetable beds and seating to enable those with dementia and their Carers to enjoy by planting their choices in a safe and supported environment. We are also hoping to introduce a Friday lunch once month as eating together is a real social event.
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No formal referral is necessary and anyone interested in attending or volunteering should contact the Organiser, Dianne Fernee on 07712 727897. For more detailed in formation please visit our web-site: www.wymondham-dementia-support-group.org.uk
Fashion Show in aid of Wymondham Dementia Support Group Sunday 24th April at Barnham Broom Hotel Golf and Country Club 2.30pm arrival for welcome drink 3.00pm Fashion Show by Wardrobes of Wymondham with models hair being done by No.5 Hair Studio Wymondham 4.00pm Afternoon tea will be served then feel free to browse and buy at the various Accessory, Hair and Beauty Stalls Grand Raffle Tickets £20 a head only available in advance and numbers strictly limited. Tickets may be purchased from Wardrobes Wymondham or No.5 Hair Studio Wymondham Event kindly sponsored by Chewton Rose Estate Agents PAGE
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LUNCH ON THE GREEN
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Lunch On The Green 2016 Date: Wednesday 13th July 2016 | Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm Venue: St Catherine’s House, All Saints Green, Norwich NR1 3GA Clapham and Collinge are delighted to be supporting Break Charity with their 8th Lunch on the Green event, taking place at their Norwich office (St Catherine’s House, All Saints Green, Norwich NR1 3GA) on Wednesday 13th July 2016. Organised by Clapham & Collinge in conjunction with Bright Yellow Marketing, Lunch on the Green is a popular summer networking event for anyone doing business in Norfolk. With plenty of local businesses exhibiting, many offering special deals and delights, it’s a great opportunity to network with the local business community whilst supporting Break charity. Louis Hilldrup-Boorman, Marketing Manager at Clapham & Collinge said ‘‘Lunch on the Green is a great fundraising event which has grown considerably over the years. Despite the unpredictable weather forecast, last year was our busiest Lunch on the Green to date with 26 businesses exhibiting and over 200 attendees. Plenty of businesses have already confirmed to exhibit this year, including Alan Boswell Group, Brancaster House, Buy Local Norfolk, Eastern Financial Consultants, Iceni Magazine Ltd, Inspired Youth Projects Ltd, Norfolk Food & Drink Ltd, Reno Wines, SG Wealth Management, The Library Restaurant, The Space and 101Smart Ltd. We look forward to welcoming guests to our office, for some summer networking all in support of Break Charity.’’ Sarah Bunn, Senior Fundraising Officer at Break Charity said ‘‘Lunch on the Green is a wonderful summer networking event which has become a Norwich annual diary date for anyone in the know in business. We’re delighted to be involved again, with all monies raised to change young lives in Norfolk’’ Previous exhibitor, Jill Watkinson of The Space, Norwich said ‘‘As a participant for several years and a stand holder for the past 3 years, I have thoroughly enjoyed attending. There’s stands, exhibits, music, food and drink. A great summer event - I would highly recommend and always look forward to attending’’ Tickets cost £10 when purchased in advance (online) www.break-charity.org/support-us/events/lunch-on-the-green, or £15 on the day and includes a light buffet lunch and a glass of wine. If you'd like to exhibit, or for more information, please contact Louis Hilldrup-Boorman on 01603 693579 or email: lhb@clapham-collinge.co.uk PAGE
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ICENI - NEWS Issue 36 2016
The Norfolk And Norwich Say Farewell To Two Valued Volunteers Julie Rodgers, NNUH Cardiology Specialist Nurse said: “Patients really benefit from the booklets which are specific to certain areas of the condition which they are struggling with or want to find out more information about. The leaflets are quite sizeable and heavy so it has been no mean feat and been very much appreciated by the team here in the Cardiology Department.”
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Mike and Carol Bishop have retired from volunteering at the Cardiology department at NNUH after 13 years’ loyal service. Mike, a previous cardiology patient, and his wife had decided to repay the department who helped him. A previous prison officer, Mike felt unwell and collapsed whilst at work. “I was carrying out my usual rounds when I didn’t feel right, thankfully I was beside the nursing bay and could ask for some help,” Mike explains, “Shortly after, I was agony clutching my chest, the paramedics rushed me to the N&N who were able to treat me. That was 17 years ago and thanks to the staff in the cardiology department I am still here – they saved my life!”
Carol added: “We really have enjoyed volunteering at the hospital and are humbled that they put on this get together for us; it should be us thanking the hospital for all they’ve done for us and not the other way round! We have been volunteering for a number of years now and have decided to enjoy our retirement and let the youngsters carry the heavy leaflets!” A small celebration event was held by the team with gifts and a special cake with the British Heart Foundation leaflets printed on top, were presented to Mike and Carol.
Mike and his wife Carol have volunteered at the N&N since 2003 and have been ordering, storing and transporting the range of 20 British Heart Foundation booklets, as well as distributing them across the hospital on a weekly basis. To volunteer at the hospital and to find out what opportunities are available please contact the volunteers team on: volunteers@nnuh.nhs.uk
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HOLT FESTIVAL ART PRIZE
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Holt Festival Art Prize 2016 Is Open For Entries! Cash prize and Sainsbury Centre exhibition for winner and its attendant cheque for £1,500 was Norfolk artist Brüer Tidman’s acrylic on canvas portrait of his partner Beth Narborough. The painting was unanimously selected from over 250 entries This year’s judges are Amanda Geitner, Director of The East Anglia Art Fund and former Chief Curator at The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Head of Collections Management and Conservation at the Sainsbury Centre Calvin Winner and Sarah Shalagosky, Curator of the Mead Gallery at Warwick Arts Centre.
Picture above: Last year’s winner Bruar Tidman (blue jacket) with Chair of the judges Amanda Geitner (orange dress), internationally renowned 'pop’ artist Colin Self who presented the award and Beth Narborough (seated). Image by Rodney Smith
International Art Appraiser and Holt Festival Art Prize organizer James Glennie commented ‘Each year I am both impressed and delighted at the standard of entries which really does seem to get higher each year. It will be a tough job for that standard to rise even higher this year but I’m really looking forward to seeing the entries’.
Holt Festival is delighted to announce that entry is now open for this year’s Holt Entry forms can be downloaded from http://www.holtfestival.org/whats-on/arts-prize/ Festival Art Prize. The Holt Festival Art Prize is open to artists everywhere. In past years artists from all over the UK have submitted work. There is a cash prize of £1,500 and in addition the winning artwork will be exhibited at Norwich’s prestigious Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in the autumn. All types of original visual art is welcome, the only proviso is that The deadline for entries is midnight Sunday 26 June. Judges will select a shortlist of 2030 that will be exhibited at the Auden Theatre, Holt from 23-31 July. The winner will be announced at a private view on 24 July by Sir John Hurt, actor and Chancellor of Norwich University for the Arts. The exhibition is part of the Holt Festival Art Trail that also takes in many other galleries and exhibition spaces around the town.
The 2016 Holt Festival runs from 23 – 31 July and is acknowledged as the leading new festival in north Norfolk. The charming Norfolk Georgian country town comes alive for an exuberant week of international music, drama, visual art, dance, comedy, cinema, children’s and workshops. It has just announced its first 12 highlights and the full programme will be revealed in May. The Holt Festival Art Prize: Closing date for submissions midnight Sunday 26 June, Winner announced on Sunday 24 July at The Auden Theatre, Cromer Rd, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6EA Winners and shortlisted entries will be exhibited 23-31 July
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EVERYONE HAS A STORY Issue 36 2016
Everyone Has A Story To Tell Norfolk born Author and Ghostwriter Edward Couzens-Lake wants to see people’s memories and life experiences come to life-and not just those of the rich and famous. I’m passionate about people and the stories they have to tell. Their lives, experiences and memories. We’ve all seen the shelves of our local bookshops groaning under the weight of the latest collection of celebrity autobiographies. I’m not criticising the well known faces or ghost writers who have written the books about their lives. I have, after all, ghost written one myself about the life of someone who was very much in the public eye at one time in his life. Celebrity autobiographies are, and will remain, one of most popular and successful genres within the publishing industry. But does that mean that the recollections and memories of the rich and famous are the only ones worth telling? Absolutely and most emphatically: NO! Because we all have a story to tell. Something that we all comment upon at one time or another. How many times have you been in a conversation which focuses on how a certain person’s story needs to be told; one that is both unique and remarkable, a life and memories that deserve to be recorded and kept for future generations to read? A story that has to be told. And demands to be read. One that needs to be turned into a book. As a published author, writer and ghostwriter, I can write that book for you. But not only that. I can also work alongside established designers, publishers and printers in order to produce a high quality paperback book that tells your story. Complete with the author’s name on the cover and, if required, with photographs. I will project manage the whole process for you from beginning to end. That means right from our initial discussion and first meeting as well as any and all subsequent interviews, taking us through to the day when a box of preview copies of your book arrive at your home address. Take it from me, there is nothing quite like opening a box of brand new books and taking one out that has your name on the cover and your words within. Fresh, new and waiting to be read and shared. If you would like to discuss the possibility of turning either your own story or that of family member, a close friend or even a place or organisation that has played an significant part in your life into a book then get in touch with me for more information on how I can work alongside you to help make it happen. I look forward to hearing from you. And being amongst the first to discover your story!
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NELSON'S JOURNEY
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Comedy Ball Will Raise Smiles For Bereaved Children Norfolk’s child bereavement charity Nelson’s Journey, are holding a Comedy Ball to treat supporters to a night of sparking entertainment and fun. Comedy will be provided by ventriloquist Steve Hewlett, who was a finalist in talent show Britain’s Got Talent, and his sidekicks, including Arthur Lager. Steve, who wowed audiences with his Simon Cowell and Sinitta dummies in the final of the show, in 2013, loves Norfolk, having performed here many times at the Cromer Pavilion, Vauxhall Holiday Park and Thursford. The event, which is being held at Sprowston Manor, on Friday 6th May, will see guests donning black tie, with a purple twist, and indulging in a drinks reception and 3 course meal before the comedy set by Steve Hewlett and Friends. Live music from the Helen Ashton Band will help guests to dance the night away, before carriages depart at 1am. The event, which is sponsored by East of England Co-op Funeral Services, will also feature several exciting auction items including a signed Wayne Rooney Manchester United shirt, a Chelsea FC
football signed by the Premier League-winning team, flights to New York with Virgin Atlantic, and a holiday for 4 to the Caribbean. Gena Moore Corporate Funding and Marketing Officer from Nelson’s Journey explained ‘We wanted to put on a night of glitz and glamour for our supporters to enjoy.We will have everyone attending from local business supporters, to volunteers, to families who have been supported by us in the past. It’s a great opportunity to get everyone together and give them a night to remember! We hope that we will raise a lot of money on the night, as well as a lot of smiles through Steve’s fantastic comedy!’ Andrew Dawes, Head of Specialist Services at the Co-op said he was sponsoring the event after seeing the positive impact that Nelson’s Journey has made on young bereaved lives in the county ‘In many cases, a childhood bereavement can prevent a child from living their life to the fullest potential. Through the work of Nelson's Journey, each child has the opportunity to learn to cope with bereavement in their own way, and to go on to live life to the fullest, and fulfil the aspirations of their friends, family and lost loved ones. We are proud to sponsor this event and hope it raises lots of money to help Nelson’s Journey continue its great work, locally.’
Tickets to the event are priced at £50 per person, or £450 for a table of 10, and are available by emailing: enquiries@nelsonsjouney.org.uk or calling 01603 431788.
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BABY BANK NORFOLK
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Local Women Generate Interest In New Baby Bank Norfolk “So far the generosity of people has been fantastic. 4 Secure Self Storage have let us have use of a small storage unit and people have already begun donating money to the Baby Bank Norfolk crowdfunding page which has meant we can get insurance and pay for other start-up costs. Plus the amount of support from local people wanting to get involved has been phenomenal.
A group of local women have come together to launch a brand new organisation aimed at collecting pre-loved baby items and distributing them to families in need in Norfolk. Baby Bank Norfolk is the brain child of Vicki Huckle, a local newborn baby photographer who woke up at 4am a few weeks ago with the idea of setting up a charity that could help people struggling with the cost of buying the essentials needed for a baby. “I just kept thinking; I know so many mums with loads of baby items they no longer need – myself included. Surely these could be put to good use in the community as opposed to ending up in landfill?” said Vicki, “I also know that there are a lot of people struggling at the moment and buying the things you need can be expensive. There are so many people that need this type of help, families in need of basic items following emergencies such as floods, or a fire; there are mums facing a new start after leaving a bad situation.
The group of volunteers met last week for the first time and have already made massive progress with setting up the new charity. In order to gain charitable status the first thing the group needs to do is raise £5000. In addition to the crowdfunding page (https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/baby-banknorfolk-setup) the group is busy arranging fund raising opportunities including three nearly new table top sales across the county in the next couple of months. “What we really need now is an additional larger space to work from so that we can also consider taking in larger items such as pushchairs and high chairs, as well as this we need shelving racks and storage boxes to store smaller items. We’ve already been inundated with requests from people who want to donate items, so we have no doubt that the extra space will be needed almost immediately. “We also need financial donations to help us establish ourselves as a charity and to pay for things like bags to send out the items to referrals in. Any offers will be gratefully received!”
There are also a lot of homeless families in this region and almost 30,000 low income families. Having spoken to other charities and family support workers I know there is a demand for this type of provision.” Vicki put a call out for volunteers on a local mum’s page on Facebook over Christmas and within days was inundated with offers of help to get Baby Bank Norfolk off the ground. Twitter: @icenimagazine
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MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE
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Marine Mammal Rescue Upon finding any stranded whale, dolphin or porpoise on the beach or rocks, the best course of action is to seek help from the coastguard. skin condition, breathing rate and visible injuries. Inform if the animal is in shade or in the sun. If a seal is found, watch for a while as they do haul up onto beaches. If it is a pup with white fur, leave it as the mother may still be near. Suckling pups cannot swim yet. Keep people and dogs away. Do not attempt to push it back into the sea, nor allow others to try. They will contact animal rescue groups on your behalf, either RSPCA or BDMLR who will put a call out to nearby trained medics. Give your location and if possible a landmark to guide others to you, as well as your contact details. Take a photo of the animal to aid identification and the correct rescue equipment to be used. Advise if the stranding point is on rocks or sand and the number of animals requiring help. Keep control of the area and unless using assistance from the public, to get water/blankets/towels or to guide arriving help to you, keep others back. Depending on size of the animal, place wetted towels/blankets on its body taking care not to cover the blowholes on top of the head. This opening is the nostril. Keep wetting the animal with sea water only, fresh water will cause injury and prevent any water entering the blowhole. This is very important as death can be caused. Keep clear of the tail, as injury to yourself and the animal may occur. All movements need to be slow and positive and not in the animal's sight as this may add to its stress.
Contact the coastguard, as they will call the rescue teams. If an adult is found and has injuries, or mucus from the eyes/ears or nose, prevent it from returning to the sea using a board. Do be careful as seals bite, with the adults inflicting painful wounds, requiring hospital treatment. If a seal is found with no outward signs of distress or injury, observe for a few hours as seals regularly rest up. If unsure whether it needs help, call for advice and describe exactly what you see, again a photo may help, but take it from all sides. Whales, dolphins and porpoises (sharks, turtles, dogfish, sunfish and other sea life) that are on the rocks or beach are in great need of help. Seals, will be found on the beach and need help only if bleeding or looking poorly, or if you are certain a pup is abandoned. If in doubt, call someone for advice and help. Article By Kevin Murphy: BDMLR Norfolk Co-ordinator. Seal Rescue Team.
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ICENI - HOROSCOPES Issue 36 2016
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Horoscopes For April Aries 21 March - 20 April A desire to assert more
Libra 24 September - 23 October If a sense of
independence over your world is evoked by the New Moon. And it can be all sorts of limitations that you are keenest to break away from. This derring-do could also see you come face-to-face with a fascinating person, between the 10th and the 14th, one who you really like. But don't be too hasty to leave a tie that basically works well.
uncertainty has been hanging over your relationships for some time, it can feel like here we go again. But actually, you really start to make some fundamental changes to the way you think and go about all sorts of involvements. It may mean that an unsatisfactory tie comes to a close. Physical vitality can also be low, so do pace yourself Libra.
Taurus 21 April - 21 May You can find yourself
Scorpio 24 October - 22 November You could find
incredibly restless this month, and may find it hard to pinpoint exactly why. Someone you were romantically entwined with in the past can also come back into your thinking or turn up in person. However, this is not a great month to mix business with pleasure. One friend can prove unreliable, especially around the Full Moon of the 22nd.
yourself thinking that a change of role or lifestyle could be just what you need this month. If spending money or risking capital on any kind of venture features in your thoughts, carefully scrutinise the details. You need to be doing things that bring you a sense of satisfaction. The Full Moon of the 22nd brings interesting feedback your way.
Gemini 22 May - 21 June Sparkling, unusual and
Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December This month
stimulating friends, can really grab your imagination this month. This can be a time of forging new associations or taking a completely different pathway in your long-term future. However, in contrast, relationships at work with a line manager or employer could be hard going, especially if they're not clear about what they want.
has two major influences. The first can rejuvenate your love of new ideas and stimulating sociability. However, the second could distort reality around home, emotional and practical issues. It's going to be very important to ensure that while embracing your love of enjoyment and freedom you don't forget to nurture your support systems.
Cancer 22 June - 23 July Are you ready for some kind
Capricorn 22 December - 20 January You may find
of change in your working or worldly affairs? If it's felt as if you've been involved in a situation with others who have kept altering your role or changing their mind, you may decide that you want to take your own grip. This can be particularly so if you feel taken advantage of. Friendly and social interactions beckon later on in April.
yourself thinking and talking about events from your past. Anything which has been buried away can come to the surface and become more active again in the here and now, and trust is going to be a delicate issue too. Changes at home can also occur. The latter part of April can be much more playful however, with new friends emerging.
Leo 24 July - 23 August You could get the chance to
Aquarius 21 January - 19 February This can be a
head off on a surprise trip which can absolutely delight. This may involve a sporting event, concert or a city break. Whichever, it could turn out to be a lot of fun. However, your boredom threshold is going to be very low this month, so everyday stuff could lose its sparkle - so look to reinvigorate routines even professional ones.
fantastic month for exchanging ideas, meeting new and vibrant people and imparting or learning new skills. What can be trickier is when money or your point of view or values fail to chime with some older friends or acquaintances. Be honest too with yourself about your motives in situations. Someone in your neighbourhood can become a key ally.
Virgo 24 August - 23 September You could find
Pisces 20 February - 20 March If you are attending any
yourself particularly impulsive in April, and a big ticket item could tempt. Then again, you may find yourself selling something that you no longer use and bringing in some much needed extra money. Patience however, will be a virtue when it comes to home, family and emotional relationships, which can seem blurry and bogged down.
meetings, interviews or presentations, carefully prepare beforehand. Also think outside of the box in terms of the types of questions you can be asked. This will help you to anticipate possibilities. Finances are boosted from the 6th, but so can your desire to enjoy all the good things in life. Contracts need care in the last ten days.
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