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Welcome To Our New Publication For Wymondham Wymondham News Wiggins Wheels, Local Talking Point Regal Experience Keeping Classic Cinema Alive Fosters Solicitors Local Legal Experts Flower Festival Wymondham Abbey Wymondham Markets Details

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Reflection From The Wymondham Church Network Who What When Wymondham Upcoming Event Listings Calender Of Events November Calender Of Events December Celebrating The Crafts In Wymondham Share The Magic Of... Christmas

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WELCOME

Welcome To Our New Publication For Wymondham!

There are many reasons why we love our town of Wymondham. From our rich history to our picturesque and quiet location, local independent shops and great transport connections, Wymondham is a terrific place to live. With this in mind, earlier in the year a group of volunteers got together to form Wymondham Town Team. The Team looks at ways of promoting our Town, making the most of activities and publicising all that is wonderful about Wymondham. Our publication - Who, What, When Wymondham - aims to bring many community groups together to provide support for each other and help provide activities and services which keep our Town vibrant and a desirable place to live and work. With so much going on, we thought it would be a good idea to have a local ‘what’s on’ guide, something which collated all the information about local group activities and services together, in an attractively packaged magazine produced in collaboration with our friends at Iceni Magazine. This is our first magazine - hopefully the first of many - and while we have a fair number of groups featured, do get in touch with us if you have something to publicise over the coming months. It is hoped our magazine will be produced every two months and cover Wymondham activities. Many people have contributed to the Magazine and I thank all of them for their voluntary energy and spirit, particularly the editorial team who have been instrumental in getting things together. Many thanks also to the number of businesses who have made our publication possible by taking advertising space. So have a browse through the Magazine, and find out about coming events in Wymondham now in November and December too. Suzanne Nuri On behalf of the Wymondham Town Team Editorial group

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WYMONDHAM NEWS

Wiggins Wheels Through Wymondham THE AIR of expectancy in Wymondham grew throughout the morning on Saturday 12th September as residents, businesses and visitors eagerly awaited the Tour of Britain to race through. With a backdrop of shop windows full of cycle themed displays and colourful bunting and canopies, a sea of people lined the streets waving flags and sporting bowler hats to cheer a breakaway of three racers cycling through just before midday. A few minutes later the peloton of 100 plus cyclists followed, including Sir Bradley Wiggins, accompanied by a long convoy of the many team cars and support vehicles and police motorcyclists. The fun of the Tour continued with many staying to enjoy the music, food and cycle themed stalls on the Market Cross. Children pedalled furiously to blow up balloons, power Scalectrix and make a smoothie, whilst those with longer legs had a go cycling round a virtual velodrome hosted by Howard’s Cycles. The Strada Sports Team, August Wheel Works, sports massage and pedal powered Mr Cycle continued the cycle interest complemented by crafts, books, freshly cooked pasta, cakes and a chance to see a Zenos car. It was a wonderful atmosphere with so many people of all ages enjoying themselves into the early afternoon, made possible by a good race, a little sunshine and a lot of goodwill from the businesses throughout Wymondham Town.

Local Talking Point Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper (W A T N) will record the 900th edition of their audio news and information service for visually impaired people on 20th November 2015. Items of local news, information and a “what’s on” listing are recorded by volunteers. The service is free to the listener and reaches them by means of a USB memory stick, posted each week in a returnable postal wallet, using the special Royal Mail “Articles for the Blind” freepost concession. W A T N also produces a monthly audio magazine. At 0900 (9.00am) on 20th November volunteers will be at the Market Cross in Wymondham to publicise the service and to collect donations. For more information about the Talking Newspaper, visit their website www.watn.org.uk or telephone the W A T N secretary, Georgette Vale, on 01953 605434. To Advertise In This Magazine email: wymondham@icenimagazine.co.uk or call: 01603 510 856

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REGAL EXPERIENCE

The Regal Experience group is dedicated to keeping classic cinema alive in Wymondham. The town’’s Regal Cinema was built in 1937 and closed on the 29th June 1993. Following the closure, the main auditorium of the Regal was converted to a dance floor and bar for the Wymondham and District Ex Services Club, whilst retaining the decorative features, stage and ambience of the old cinema. The projection room remained largely undisturbed with its two Kalee 12 projectors with Vulcan Carbon Arcs. Prior to the Regal being built, the proprietor instructed his architect to design a building which would last 25 years. However, the building has stood for over 70 years and once again, although on a limited basis, allows the magic of those classic movies to grace its silver screen and provide “The Regal Experience”. Many people expressed their sadness at the demise of the old Regal. However, one film enthusiast, Mr Michael Armstrong, who had been associated with the cinema for many years, rescued many of the original fittings and re-created a scaled down version of the cinema at his home. Over the years he showed 16mm and 8mm films in his mini cinema. At the same time, a small group of film enthusiasts who regularly attended film shows there, explored the idea of putting on a classic film show at the old Regal to bring back memories of cinema in Wymondham. This enthusiastic group called themselves “The Regal Experience”. With the aid of Cinema City in Norwich, it was decided to screen the classic Ealing comedy “The Titfield Thunderbolt” on the 23rd July 2000 to tie in with their exhibition of “100 Years of Cinema”. The event was well attended and many patrons expressed their wish for more classic film shows. Firstly, with the aid of Cinema City from 2000 to 2008 and now since 2008 with the aid of the Hollywood Cinema in Norwich, the Regal Experience Group has held many special one day screenings of famous old classical films, with guest visits from many well-known stars.

Regal Experience Films Coming Up

Sunday 15 November at 2.30pm Alfie - Michael Caine, Shelley Winters and Anne Field Also showing: In Gear - A 1960s film from the “Look at Life” series Sunday 6 December at 2.30pm Meet Me at St Louis - Starring Judy Garland and Margaret O’Brien Also showing: We Shall Have Music - A short history of the Hollywood musical. Featuring Judy Garland Christmas Comes but Once a Year A classic 1936 Christmas cartoon All shows at The Wymondham Ex-Services Club, Friarscroft Lane, Wymondham. Tel: Michael Armstrong on 01953 603246. To Advertise In This Magazine email: wymondham@icenimagazine.co.uk or call: 01603 510 856

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FOSTERS SOLICITORS

Fosters Solicitors

With the launch of “Who What When Wymondham”, a magazine with the community at its heart, Fosters Solicitors are delighted to be asked to be the “go to” experts for the Legal Q&A feature. As a firm Fosters are very much involved in the life and activities of Wymondham being fully committed to supporting local events and community based sponsorships throughout the year, during many of which we are pleased to welcome visitors to our offices in Middleton Street.

People often hold property in this way if they co-habit or own property with a family member or friend. Married couples and those in civil partnerships also sometimes hold their property in this way particularly those who have been married before.

We have Lawyers who specialise in commercial law, business law, property transactions, personal injury, clinical negligence, wills and probate, family law, crime and defence and mediation.

You can own the property in equal shares i.e. 50:50 or you can enter into a Declaration of Trust if you wish to hold the property in unequal shares eg 60:40, 75:25 or any other percentage you wish. This may apply if you contributed different amounts to the purchase price or only one person will be paying the mortgage or outgoings.

If you have any query of a legal nature please write to “Who What Where Wymondham” and mark your letter or email ‘Legal Matters’. As an example we recently received a question via our website on the difference between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common The Question was - Can you please explain the difference between the two ways of owning property, the different implications of doing so and what happens to your half if you die first? Joint Tenants If you own your property with another person as a “joint tenant” you are each regarded as having an undivided share in the whole property. This means that your share in the property will automatically pass to the surviving owner on the death of the first of you rather than passing in accordance with that person’s Will. If you do not want this to happen you must change the way in which you co-own the property to Tenants in Common. Tenants in Common Property may also be owned jointly with another person as “tenants in common”.

If you own property as “tenants in common” then your share will not automatically pass to the survivor on the death of the first but instead it will pass in accordance with your Will or if you do not have a Will under the law of intestacy. It is therefore very important that you have an up to date Will which is written in accordance with your wishes. You may like to make provision for your co-owner to continue to live in the property for a period of time after your death whilst also ensuring that your share ultimately passes to other chosen beneficiaries. This is possible with a well drafted Will.

If you would like to make a will or amend or update your existing Will please call into our office at 1 Middleton Street,ring Laura, Maya or Lisa on 01953 607724 or email them on wymondham@fosters-solicitors.co.uk

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FLOWER FESTIVAL

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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WYMONDHAM MARKETS

Country Market Regal lounge, Ex-Services Club, Friarscroft Lane, Wymondham. Every Friday until December 18th - closed in January, back on February 6th. Open from 08.30 am -11.30 am Homemade cakes, savouries and preserves, home-grown plants, handcrafted cards, jewellery and knitwear.

Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Third Saturday of the month. Market Place, Wymondham 21st November and 18th December Meat, bread, fruit, vegetables, fish, sauces, cheese, cakes, pastries, apple juice, fudge, soaps, honey, hot food, flowers and plants.

Weekly Charter Market Every Friday. 8.00am - 5.00pm. Market Place, Wymondham. Fruit, vegetables, meat, biscuits, bread, cakes, fish, clothing, pet food, ink cartridges, mobile phone repairs, plants and flowers. To Advertise In This Magazine email: wymondham@icenimagazine.co.uk or call: 01603 510 856

CHURCH NETWORK

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Reflection From The Wymondham Church Network

Edith Cavell

“How amazing,” I thought as I looked at the statue of Edith Cavell just off Trafalgar Square, “that the daughter of a Norfolk country vicar ended up with such a memorial amongst an array of statues to some very important people – all of them men.” She was an ordinary person, but with an extraordinary dedication to what became her life’s work: transforming the nursing profession in Belgium. Cavell had resolved early in life that she wanted to help people and to make a difference to their lives and this she certainly did in Brussels. Unfortunately, the reason she is immortalized in Trafalgar Square is because she was executed for treason in October 1915. Her commitment to everybody, equally, meant not ignoring allied soldiers in danger once she was caught up the messiness of the First World War. She told her nurses to treat the injured German soldiers like anyone else but she worked behind the scenes to help British and allied soldiers escape to neutral Holland. When they were caught, the Germans put 27 people on trial: five were sentenced to death but only two were actually shot by firing squad: Philippe Baucq (a young architect) and Edith Cavell who met her death with integrity and faith. Her last letter to her nurses affirmed her happiness and told them not to worry about her. She shared communion with the English Chaplain the night before and the German Chaplain, who was present at the execution, recorded: “She was brave and bright to the last. She professed her Christian faith and that she was glad to die for her country. She died like a heroine.” This is why I am commemorating the centenary of Edith’s execution on October 12th. Her story is a powerful one and, for me, it is particularly so because of her being a woman in the early twentieth century; of her being a British person caught up in occupied Belgium, and because of her strong Christian faith that makes her not just a heroine, but a martyr. Rev Jacqui Horton Minister of Wymondham Methodist Church 16

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CHURCH NETWORK

Alive Church Location Central Hall NR18 0QB Main worship Sun 10.00am Pastor Mr Barry Rooks Contact Barry 07791088761 www.alivechurch.org.uk/wymondham.html

Baptist Church Location Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St NR18 0AY Main worship Sun 10.30am Pastor Mr Paul Smith Contact Office 01953 606520 www.wymondhambaptist.org

Hope Church The Hub, Ayton House, Ayton Road, NR18 0QJ Main worship Sun 10.30am High School, Folly Rd, NR18 0QT Leader Mr Grantley Watkins Contact Office 01953 798505 www.hccw.co.uk

Methodist Church (12 & 13 December Crib Festival) Location Town Green NR18 0PW Main worship Sun 10.30am Minister Rev Jacqui Horton Contact Jacqui 01953 609106 www.wymondhammethodist.org.uk

Roman Catholic Church Location 1, Norwich Rd NR18 0QE Main worship Sat 6pm Sun 10.00am Priest Father Michael Ryan Contact Office 01953 603104 www.wymondham-rc-church.org.uk

Society of Friends Location Town Green Centre NR18 0PW Main worship Sun 10.45am Co-Clerks Mr Ken Ellis/ Mrs Ann Parr Contact 01953 600168 www.quaker.org.uk/wymondham

United Reformed Church Location Fairland Green NR18 0AW Main worship Sun 10.30am Minister: Vacant Contact Jennifer 01953 788983 www.fairlandurc.org.uk

Wymondham Abbey Location Becketswell Rd NR18 Main worship Sun 8.00/9.15/10.30am/ 6.30pm Vicar Canon Christopher Davies Contact Office 01953 607062 www.wymondhamabbey.org.uk

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Upcoming Event Listings November NOVEMBER

Wymondham Abbey Prepares For Events After Renovations

AS THE Abbey Development Project draws to a close, the Abbey team are putting the final touches to a whole series of events for all. Come along and have fun, learn and get to know your Abbey better. Don’t forget that the Abbey is open every weekday from 10:00 in the morning until dusk. On 1st November, we have two talks in our new “Sundays at Three” series. “It’s a Monk’s Life” is an illustrated talk by Richard Barton-Wood that will take you behind the scenes in Wymondham’s medieval monastery. Then on Sunday 15th November there is a talk by Dr Roland Harris, the development project’s archaeologist, who will give a talk on “Discoveries during the 2014-15 works”. Free entry for all, with refreshments afterwards. The Abbey is also organising a Young Organists’ Day on Saturday 21st November. If you are learning ‘The King of Instruments’ this is your chance to try out one of the finest organs in the region. If you’re interested or would like to know more, ring Barbara Randall on 01953 601939.

During December there will be the usual range of services leading up to Christmas - exact details will be published nearer the time. There will be a repeat of the very popular Christmas Tree Festival, which will run from Saturday 5th December through to Saturday 2nd January. On Monday 21st and Tuesday 22th December, keep the children busy for an hour or two by bringing them along to our Christmas Craft-Time. Sessions run from 10am till 12pm and 2pm till 4pm on the Monday and 10am to 12pm on the Tuesday. Finally, there will be a Christmas music workshop followed by a concert with Ancestral Voices on 21st December. Further details and tickets will be available during November. Find out more about all these events from the Abbey’s Learning and Events Co-ordinator Esther Prendergrast on 01953 607062. To Advertise In This Magazine email: wymondham@icenimagazine.co.uk or call: 01603 510 856

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Wymondham Arts Centre Breckland artists Professional artists and makers exhibit work in a wide range of media. 3rd November - 15th November

Fireworks At The Rugby Club

There will be a feast of fireworks to celebrate Bonfire Night this year at Wymondham Rugby Club. The event will take place on Friday 6th November. The Club is also fundraising on Friday 20th November with a Race Night. Wymondham Rugby Club is registered as a community sports club and boosts over 1,000 members. For more information about these two events or any aspect of the Club, see www.wymondhamrugby.com NOVEMBER

Bringing The Community Together: Celebrating Wymondhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lemon Day

Participants in Lemon Day 2014 (Photo credit: Anna Meek) THIS yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular Wymondham Lemon Day event is to be held on Saturday 7th November between 10am - 1pm at Town Green Centre. There will be food demonstrations and tastings, arts and crafts displays and sales, drama and music presentations, competitions, games, refreshments and even a raffle. This free charity event in aid of the Wymondham Youth Bus, will prove to be fun for all the family and will be the 5th year Wymondham celebrates Lemon Day. The first ever Lemon Day in 2011 was held to bring all sections of the Town together under a common theme. Lemon was chosen because as a colour it is a vibrant and uplifting symbol of spring and the antidote to winter gloom. As a fruit it represents the zest of life and acts as a medicinal comfort for coughs and colds. For more information, contact Tony on 01953 605434 or why not visit the Wymondham Lemon Day Facebook page. 20

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All The Fun Of The (Winter) Fayre At Wymondham College

WYMONDHAM College is to host a Winter Fayre in November which includes storyteller Liam Carroll. The event, organised by the College’s Parent Staff Association, will take place on Saturday 7th November from 10am to 2pm. Liam Carroll is a professional storyteller who has appeared at the Royal Norfolk Show and tells folk stories, fairy tales, fables, legends, myths and pirate stories. Expect lots of participation and humour. He has been described as ‘an inspiring performer who brings stories to life for children of all ages and abilities’. As well as this popular storyteller, there will be a chance to browse craft stalls, look for gifts, cakes and homemade produce. Birds of Dereham will also be at the Fayre. The event will take place in the Sports Hall of the College (NR18 9SZ). NOVEMBER

A Chance To Do Some Christmas Shopping

Join In For Afternoon Tea And Chat

A NEW club for over 60s is offering Afternoon Tea and Chat over the coming months. The first Afternoon Tea and Chat celebrated the record breaking reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II in September and proved to be very popular. The Celebrating The Queen’s Record Breaking following meetings of Afternoon Tea and Chat will be Reign In September held at the North Wymondham Community Centre in Lime Tree Avenue. These will take place on Wednesday 11th November and Wednesday 9th December between 2pm - 4pm. All are welcome so do come along and make some new friends. NOVEMBER

Wymondham Nature Group

Meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Town Green Centre, Town Green, Wymondham. 12th November - Birds and Seals on Blakeney Point. Illustrated talk by Ajay Tegala, National Trust Warden. NOVEMBER

Autumn Fair

Fairland United Reformed Church, Fairland Hill, Wymondham. Saturday 14th November 10.00am - 12 noon. Various Stalls. Competitions. Raffle Refreshments, etc. Proceeds to the Fairland United Reformed Church.

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Royal British Legion Wymondham Ex-Service’s Club. Friarscroft Road, Wymondham. Meetings: 16th November and 21st December (7.30pm). Bingo: 18th December (7.00pm).

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Wymondham Arts Centre Celebrating the Crafts. 17th November - 29th November. A range of high quality craft pieces. Opening Times Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 5pm, Sunday 12 - 5pm.

New Production Due From Wymondham Theatre Group

ENTERTAINING Angels, the new comedy production by theatre group Wymondham Players is set to entertain audiences between 18th - 21st November at Wymondham Central Hall. The production, by Richard Everett, follows on from the successful Neighbourhood Watch play put on by the theatre group in April earlier this year. Entertaining Angels will open on Wednesday 18th November at 7.45pm until Saturday 21st November, with an additional matinee performance on Saturday at 2pm. For further information on the production or tickets, contact the box office on 01953 601198. You can find out more about Wymondham Players by contacting Heather Carpenter secretary@wymondhamplayers.org.uk or write to: Wymondham Players, Silfield House, 3 Silfield Road, Wymondham, Norfolk NR18 9AU.

Wymondham Players are always looking for new members to join in the fun of putting on a show. So whether directing, strutting the boards and learning lines, helping out backstage or front of house, get in touch with Membership Secretary Brian Maddern by email: enquiries@wymondhamplayers.org.uk or visit www.wymondhamplayers.org.uk NOVEMBER

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Wymondham Heritage Society Fairland Hall, Fairland Hill, Wymondham. 26th November - Annual general meeting. There is no meeting in December.

First ever Exhibition and print sale by photographer and artist Jack W Gregory. Friday, 27th November - 7.00pm. At The Olde Stables Restaurant, Griffin Court, Wymondham.

The theme and title of the exhibition will be sights unseen. This will be a collection of photographs of the people, the places, things and emotions that we see and experience almost on a daily basis and pass by with fleeting glance or thought and even occasionally ignore either through our own lack of understanding or lack of awareness. The collection will include hard hitting and a little provocative subject matter such as homelessness, addiction, womanhood and disability. Prints will be on sale in a limited number of 5 per piece. All will be signed and dated. All money raised will go towards purchasing equipment for studio 1, a new community project that will bring arts into our community ultimately resulting in a community studio space where people can create and display their work. 22

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Upcoming Event Listings December DECEMBER

Christmas Songs For Air Ambulance

THERE will be a chance to get into the festive mood with a concert of Christmas songs from the Cringleford Singers on Thursday 3rd December. The concert will take place at the Baptist Church in Queen’s Street at 7.30pm with tickets The Cringleford Singers Will Bring Festive Tunes priced at just £6. Kids go free. The concert is in aid of the East To Wymondham Anglian Air Ambulance. The Cringleford Singers are a women’s choir with around 45 members and sing all kinds of music, from jazz to classical, folk songs and songs from musicals. They help fundraise for local charities and raise around £3,000 a year for local good causes. Tickets are available now from Geo Reeve in Market Street Wymondham or by calling 01953 600563.

DECEMBER

Brassed Off - In Aid Of The Pabulum Café

A BIG brass band is set to play in Wymondham this December in aid of The Pabulum Café, for people living with dementia and their family carers. Hellesdon and Sprowston Brass Band Members Of Hellesdon & Sprowston will be in Town on Friday 4th December 2015 at Brass Band Are Set To Play In Wymondham In December the Central Hall, near the library, for the event: Brassed Off With The Pabulum. The Band regularly plays concerts and community events, helping local charities with their fundraising. This event, which starts at 7.30pm, will raise funds for the Café and tickets are priced at just £10 each (Under 15s admitted free) Wymondham’s The Pabulum Café provides a friendly meeting place by those affected by dementia and their carers, family and friends. It offers a place for people to come together to receive support, guidance and information in a relaxed setting and also offers a variety of activities and information. Tickets for the brass band event are available now from Geo Reeve, Market Street, Wymondham or by calling 01953 600563.

DECEMBER

Traditional Christmas returns to Wymondham

WYMONDHAM will feature a return to a traditional Christmas celebration this year on Saturday 5th December. Coinciding with the separately organised Christmas Tree Festival at Wymondham Abbey, a sub-group of Wymondham Town Team is working hard to bring some Christmas cheer to the Town centre. Activities between 2.00 and 7.00pm are set to include: Father Christmas Grotto, a candlelit procession from the Abbey to the Market Place, live music, communal carol singing and the switching on of Wymondham Christmas lights. For regularly updated information visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/WymondhamTownTeam To Advertise In This Magazine email: wymondham@icenimagazine.co.uk or call: 01603 510 856

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Find out about Christmas traditions at The Library

AS well as the traditional Christmas Fayre planned for Saturday 5th December, there will be a special all-day event on at Wymondham Library. This interesting event explores how our “Christmas” traditions have slowly evolved from at least as far back as ancient Egypt. For example, what is Frankincense and Myrrh? How much influence have the Jewish and Roman mid-winter festivals had, and why did Oliver Cromwell ban Christmas? Can you eat a mince pie in front of a Puritan who is ranting at you, telling you that you are committing a mortal sin? And does the Qu’ran have anything to say? Slow Theatre are planning to continue with the ever popular Dickensian theme, and there will be surprises - all done in the best possible taste, with a nod and a wink to “Horrible Histories”! Come and join in the fun, free event from 10am - 4pm at Wymondham Library in Back Lane. Mince pies donated by Morrison’s! DECEMBER

Return of the Wymondham Tree Festival this Christmas

From Saturday 5th December 2015 until Friday 1st January 2016, residents and visitors to Wymondham can again enjoy the annual Christmas Tree Festival, which proved a resounding success last year. The opening will take place on Saturday 5th December at 1.30pm with live music all afternoon from Victoria Louise and others. The Festival is then open when the Abbey is open throughout the Christmas period from 10am- 3pm during the week. Community groups from all over Wymondham will come together to create something extraordinary, showing their interpretation of Christmas. There is a prize for the tree that the general public vote is the one they like best. There will be memory trees, trees from pre-school groups, from primary schools, community support groups, youth groups, all participating in the aid of charity. This year the Festival is hoping to raise money for the charities E.A.C.H - to help towards the nook appeal to build another hospice in Norfolk - and Wymondham Abbey to help maintain the running of the facilities. Last year the Festival managed to raise an amazing £1,328.88 and organisers are aiming to smash that this year with a target of £2,000. But they need your help to achieve that goal. Contributions will be gratefully received either through purchasing a programme or as donations when visiting. Suzie Heylings - who is organising the Festival for the second year running said “We hope that you will all come to see the trees and nominate the tree you like best. Please come to see the trees and support everyone who has taken the time to create a display for your pleasure. We all look forward to seeing you in the Abbey in December. So get into the Christmas spirit and make sure you don’t miss it!” DECEMBER

Wymondham Nature Group Meets on the second Thursday of each month at

the Town Green Centre, Town Green, Wymondham. 10th December - Members Marvellous Wildlife Evening. A chance to share your pictures of 2015’s memorable wildlife.

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CALENDER OF EVENTS

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Calender Of Events - November Tuesday 1st November Illustrated talk at Wymondham Abbey, 3pm

Friday 6th November Bonfire Night Wymondham Rugby Club

Saturday 7th November Wymondham Lemon Day 10am - 1pm at Town Green Centre

Saturday 7th November Wymondham College Winter Fayre 10am to 2pm

Wednesday 11th November Afternoon Tea and Chat at the North Wymondham Community Centre in Lime Tree Avenue 2-4pm

Thursday 12th November Illustrated talk, Wymondham Nature Group, Town Green Centre, Town Green

Sunday 15th November Talk by Dr Roland Harris at Wymondham Abbey, 3pm

Sunday 15th November Film show at Regal Experience at 2.30pm

18th - 21st November Entertaining Angels by Wymondham Players theatre group, at Wymondham Central Hall

Friday 20th November

Saturday 21st November Young Organistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day, Wymondham Abbey 26

Race Night, Wymondham Rugby Club

Thursday 26th November AGM, Wymondham Heritage Society, Fairland Hall

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Calender Of Events - December Thursday 3rd December Christmas songs from the Cringleford Singers at the Baptist Church in Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street 7.30pm

Saturday 5th December Traditional Christmas celebration, Town Centre/ChristmasTree Festival at Wymondham Abbey Activities between 2.00 and 7.00pm

Wednesday 9th December Afternoon Tea and Chat at the North Wymondham Community Centre in Lime Tree Avenue

Monday 21st/Tuesday 22nd December Christmas Craft-Time Wymondham Abbey

Friday 4th December Hellesdon and Sprowston Brass Band at the Central Hall at 7.30pm

Sunday 6th December Film at The Regal Experience at 2.30pm

Thursday 10th December Wildlife pictures, Wymondham Nature Group, Town Green Centre

Monday 21st December Christmas music workshop/concert with Ancestral Voices

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On Else Where In Wymondham Saturday music nights 8.30 pm at the Cross Keys: November 7th The Atoned November 14th Riff Raff November 21st Kolin Durier November 28th Desert Sledges December 5th Minute Steaks December 12th Red Leaf December 19th Grant Lee Also Thursday nights December 24th and Thursday December 31st James Barr To Advertise In This Magazine email: wymondham@icenimagazine.co.uk or call: 01603 510 856

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EDWARD COUZENS-LAKE Professional Writing Services

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CELEBRATING THE CRAFTS

CELEBRATING THE CRAFTS in Wymondham

Louise Pettersson

This very popular event, with both exhibitors and visitors, returns to the Wymondham Arts Centre on 16th November to 29th November. Visitors to the centre will have the opportunity to purchase high quality gifts (or you could treat yourself) direct from the selected artists/makers. This year will feature an abundance of work from regular exhibitors along with a few new names to Beckets Chapel including: Chrystal Adcock - Multi-media Jewellery and Accessories; Rosie Adcock - Fabric and textile crafts including covered books, wrist warmers and covered books; Jim Buck - Wooden wine racks, spice racks, glass carriers from Pine and English Oak; Irene Campsill - Individually designed and handcrafted handbags and accessories, many from recycled materials; Sally Dunham - Sculpture and wall hangings featuring Mr Herbert, a lovable and comical character created to make you smile; Sheila Ford - Embroidered and embellished textiles, featuring book-marks, glasses cases, textile jewellery and much more; Hazel Millington - Fused glass art and dichroic jewellery; Angela Park - Papercut silhouette art and cards; Louise Pettersson - Leather masks, Forged bracelets, Linocut and Drypoint prints; Carolyn Reeder - Kiln fused glass, hand built ceramics and paintings; Sarah Reilly handmade scented candles, watercolour paintings on calico; Julie Temperton - Hand-painted functional and decorative ware; Viv Rainsbury, Hand painted giftware and art depicting pets and wildlife; Toby Winterbourn - Forged metalwork for the garden; Andrea Young functional wheel-thrown pottery and Peter Young - Fine art. Come along and enjoy the wonderful range of work! To Advertise In This Magazine email: wymondham@icenimagazine.co.uk or call: 01603 510 856

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Tired of the same old three tiered wedding cake, or the standard birthday cake? Don’t be! Ellie’s Cakery cake makers can make truly bespoke cakes that show your personality! Based in Wymondham near Norwich, Norfolk, Ellie’s Cakery provides bespoke cakes for people who want something truly unique and special. Whether it’s your Wedding, 60th Birthday or Golden Wedding Anniversary, I create cakes that are one off and reflect you. And don’t worry if you want individual cup cakes for wedding favours or party bags - I can turn my hand to these as well. All of my cakes are designed to your requirements. If you are stuck for ideas, then don’t worry I am always happy to help. If you can think it, I can cake it! My cakes are freshly home baked using only the best ingredients and I can cater for different dietary requirements. For examples and inspiration, please browse the pages of my website or visit my facebook page. To get a quote or discuss your possible project please get in touch.

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SOCIAL MEDIA

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The Ingredients For A 'Perfect' Tweet? Everybody wants tweets that drive conversation and ultimately sales but what one person would class as a perfect tweet another might not. Different techniques work for different people but the following tips might just help you craft tweets that get shared more, favourited more, engaged with more and most importantly drive even more traffic to your website. Here's my top 6 tips to creating a 'perfect' tweet: 1. Be specific: Keep your main message informative and to the point. It should be punchy and leave no doubt with the viewer what your tweet is about. If it's a more conversational than promotional tweet ask something that requires a reply or offer a helpful piece of advice or industry insight. 2. Keep it less than 140 characters: This allows followers to retweet adding in their own hashtag or modify the tweet to make it more relevant to their followers. Keeping a tweet to around 120 characters should allow this. Twitter recently added the 'Quote Tweet' option which allows you to add a comment to the original 'packaged' tweet - much the same way you can do when you share someone else's post on Facebook. It'll be interesting to see what impact this has on the way people retweet and share content. 3. Add a link: If relevant, add a link to the main article or product/service page on your website giving them instant access to the details. Use a url shortener to allow you to track clicks - it also reduces the number of characters you use. 4. Add a photo: It's generally agreed that Tweets with images are approximately 94% more likely to get retweeted but you must ensure that if you add an image you make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relevant and eye-catching. If you've got photo manipulation software you could consider adding branding or 'text' to your image to aid your character count message and retweet potential. 5. Reference a trend or company: If you're promoting a product, service or event see if they've got a hashtag or username that you can leverage to try to get a retweet from or join in conversations surrounding the hashtag - it's great for your business exposure. 6. Add a Twitter card: By ensuring the web page on your site you link to has an active 'Twitter Card' and using that url (long or shortened versions) it will include additional promotional content (text and optional image) to your tweets that don't form part of your normal 140 characters limit. It's important to note that if you have a Twitter Card set up for one of your web pages that this will override any image you may already have placed in your tweet. Summary: There you have it - the potential ingredients for a 'perfect' tweet. With a limit of 140 characters you have to become more focused in what you want to say and be a bit inventive in the ways to achieve this using a combination of the above. Don't forget whether you're promoting your own content or sharing others content you should always balance this with conversational tweets. Remember the principles of Twitter - listen, engage and share but most importantly 'be more social'. If you need any help with Twitter or want to know more about how social media can help your business get in touch with me at http://paulkirkdesign.co.uk or at @PKirk_designer 32

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SHARE THE MAGIC

Share The Magic Of Christmas

With An NSPCC Letter From Santa

Christmas is a time filled with family traditions - anything from putting carrots out for Rudolph to leaving ‘snowy footprints’ around the house - to preserve children’s belief in Santa Claus. However, even the most creative parents can be caught out! To help share the magic of Christmas with children here in the UK and around the world, the NSPCC has once again teamed up with Santa to send personalised letters all the way from Lapland in return for a suggested donation of £5. And this year, Santa has been hard at work, finding new ways to make each letter even more special.

A brand new, colourful illustration style and characters and stories tailored to specific age groups are complemented by more personalisation in the letters, further enhancing the magic of receiving a letter from the man himself. Parents can choose whether the letter is signed by Santa or Father Christmas, and each letter now comes complete with an age appropriate game for children to play. For the first time, those requesting a Letter from Santa will be able to write a personal P.S. message, and will receive a complimentary pack including games, recipes and activities to help make the experience even more enchanting. Santa has even written a special poem to celebrate Baby’s First Christmas - a keepsake to treasure for years to come. Yasmin from Glasgow requested a Letter from Santa in 2014 and said: “My seven year old thought it was fantastic. He couldn't get over the fact that Santa knew so much about him, and kept saying ‘How does he know this? Look, he knows I sing!'" By making a donation to the NSPCC, parents will be able to share the magic of Christmas with their loved ones, whilst helping the charity keep more children safe.

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