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Are you showing signs of wear?

Over our lifetime our teeth get a lot of use, which in time means they inevitably start to show signs of wear.

There are several contributing factors to why our teeth wear. One of which is para-function also known as bruxism. This is when we clench and or grind our teeth together. Many of us do this when we are sleeping; it’s rather like snoring in that we are not aware when we are doing it. It can also occur when we are stressed or concentrating, being a subconscious habit it is very difficult to stop.

Diet is also a major contributing factor. Many of the foods and drinks we enjoy are acidic which combined with para-function (clenching and grinding) has a detrimental effect on the enamel on our teeth. Some of these foods are not what we would immediately associate with being bad for our teeth. A good example of this is fruit, we all know it’s a healthy choice but much of it has a high acidic content.

What can I do to prevent this I hear you ask?

A good place to start is to ask your partner if they hear you grinding your teeth whilst you sleep. Ask yourself do you suffer with headaches? Do you wake in the morning with aching jaw muscles?

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We can make you an appliance called a night splint to wear while you are sleeping. It’s slim line unobtrusive design makes it comfortable to wear and being made from a clear material means you can even wear it during the day.

Replacing tooth structure after it has been worn away is possible but being pro-active to prevent damage occurring in the first place is always the best option. If you are already showing signs of wear it may be possible to restore your smile to its former glory using tooth coloured fillings, crowns and veneers.

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INSIDE THIS MONTH OCTOBER Halloween:

As the nights draw in we turn our attention to things that go bump in the night.

Halloween fun for all including ghosts on the river, an adult rock opera and more.

Our Girl:

Following the earlier success of the first series, the gritty TV drama returns for a second series. You can win the entire series on DVD.

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We turn our attention to business owners with occasional business feature of advice and news.

The countdown to Christmas begins....

Book now for festive shows, start your shopping with tickets to be won to a massive gift fair, a Christmas Day dip, plus a train ride to see Santa.

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Looking for something to do? We have something for everyone in our day-by-day guide to October. From music events to places to go and things to do.

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rk a P e th in e tr a e h T d n a s rk o w Fire East Anglia’s Premier Musical Firework Display brought to you by Alchemy Fireworks takes place in Christchurch Park Ipswich on Saturday 5th November.

The evening will combine another fantastic firework display with an exciting open air theatre production of ‘A Guy Fawkes Story’ a comedy in the ‘Horrible Histories’ style.

The production is a historically accurate and extremely funny account of Robert Catesby and Guy Fawkes’s failed attempt to blow up the houses of Parliament in 1605.

Join in the fun by dressing in your favourite Halloween outfits.

The park will again be dressed in the Halloween theme with spooky scary surprises around every corner. Organisers have again created a truly haunting theme with gravely lit scenes featuring a near dead stage featuring ‘DJ Rave Digger’ & ‘MC Bone Shaker’ short un-dead performances, monumental lighting, spookily lit grave stones creating a living cemetery with dancers, spooks, zombies and ghouls!

Nigel Dixon from East Coast Productions said, “With 200 performers we have pulled out all of the stops to create an amazing and unforgettable live animated experience for the people of Suffolk”.

The family friendly and traditional event will also include music with fun and laughter Enjoy the fire performers, Halloween Dance, stilt walkers, samba bands and bonfires.

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A fantastic funfair for all ages and a glorious array of food from hot dogs to hog roasts and Fish & chips to donuts and a licensed bar are all available.

Gates Open at 6pm, with the fireworks at 8pm.Tickets are available from: East of England Co-op Food Stores, McColls News Tower Ramparts Shopping Centre Ipswich, Ipswich Star Offices Lower Brook Street Ipswich, Sainsburys Warren Heath Ipswich and more, see www.ipswichfireworks.com for details.

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“The Gigasecond Tour” The world renowned all-singing, all-plucking superstars return to the Ipswich Regent on the 19th October with their toe-tapping music, hilarious banter, and sheer superlative entertainment. Last year they celebrated 30 Plucking Years of ukulele action, this year they will have been active for One Billion Seconds.

See and hear for yourself why the appeal of the Ukes of GB (the original Ukulele Orchestra, the oldest and the best) and their hilarious, entertaining, witty shopping trolley dash through all genres of music has led to sold out shows all over the world from the Royal Albert Hall to Sydney Opera House.

For more information about The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain visit the website at www.ukuleleorchestra.com • To book tickets contact the Box Office on 01473 433100 or visit www.ipswichregent.com.

Appeal for volunteers St Elizabeth Hospice is appealing for volunteers to help in their shops in Ipswich, on Meredith Road, Selkirk Road and their retail centre on Holywells Road.

Volunteers in hospice shops have a variety of roles; from processing newly donated items, serving customers or helping ‘behind the scenes’. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to help, and full training will be given.

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and make friends within your community, as well as supporting your local hospice. Jade Woodrow, St Elizabeth Hospice’s retail area manager, said, “We are reliant on our brilliant team of volunteers to keep our shops open, and are always looking for more people to add to our team.”

If you can spare a few hours a week or month we would love to hear from you. Please call our shop manager at; Meredith Road on 01473 744080, at Selkirk Road on 01473 718340 or the retail centre on 01473 233246, pop into one of the shops, or visit www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/volunteer St Elizabeth Hospice is an independent charity which provides care and support to people living with a progressive illness, and their carers and families, across East Suffolk and South Norfolk.

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Birthday celebrations already underway The Spa Pavilion Theatre announced last month they have a truly packed Autumn season so this month we thought we’d look a little more closely at just three of the top shows coming to the Spa in October and November.

Beginning with ‘Fame the Musical’ which comes to Felixstowe as part of its UK tour on Friday 7th October at 7.30pm and on Saturday 8th October for a matinee performance at 2.30pm. Fame - The Musical is a bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today.

Also, this month sees ‘Ultimate Bowie’ on Friday 21st October at 7.30pm.

This show pays tribute to the work of a global superstar, in a show that is visually stunning and vocally impressive. Ed Blaney takes the spotlight and leads an eight-piece band that takes you from David Bowie’s early years with hits such as “Starman”, through his remarkable career to songs like “Let’s Dance”, China Girl”, and many more.

Finally a look ahead into November when the Spa celebrates its’ 1st Birthday. On Friday 11th November a first for the Spa - Pride & Prejudice - 21 characters, two actors and one of the most romantic stories of all time.

Then on Saturday 12th ‘The Stars from the Commitments’ return for another storming night of thumping tunes to celebrate 12 months of top entertainment at the Spa in Felixstowe.

For full details of all shows now on sale go to www.felixstowespa.co.uk, for performance dates and times or call into the Spa Box Office open every day from 11am until 4pm or you can call them on 01394 284962. The Spa’s Lounge and Terrace Brasserie Bars are open for dining 9.30am until 9pm with spectacular sea views from both.

Silbury Hill back in Suffolk

Suffolk based folk rock duo, Silbury Hill, are back in the County and playing some local concerts in October.

The year has been a busy one for the duo, who have recently released their third CD of original material ‘Justice of the Rowan’, played a short series of dates in Belgium and France, and had their music featured in a film promoting Suffolk Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

This month they are playing two of the County’s popular country pubs – The Moon and Mushroom Swilland on Saturday 22nd at 8.30pm and then at the Sweffling White Horse on

Saturday 29th at 8.30pm. They are also playing a lunch time concert – on Thursday 27th at 1.00pm as part of the “Thursday Forum” series of events organised for Christ Church, in Ipswich. Entry is free at all of these concerts.

Further information about these and other Silbury Hill concerts and recordings is available at www.silburyhill.net or by contactingsilburyhill@aol.com or calling 07887 918869.

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New pet rehoming centre welcomes first newborn pups

Blue Cross pet charity in Suffolk has welcomed its first litter of newborn puppies since opening its doors earlier this year.

The litter of Staffordshire bull terrier cross puppies – now three-weeks-old – arrived in the world in August. Their mum, Skie, gave birth at the Wherstead rehoming centre when her previous owner could no longer care for her and her impending arrivals.

The devoted mum, a three-year-old staffie cross, is looking after her brood of seven in the centre’s specially designed puppy block, a quiet area away from the main kennels and near the team room so staff can keep a close eye on the family.

Clare Williamson, Operations Supervisor at Blue Cross Suffolk, explains, “Skie is a fantastic mum and is taking great care of her babies. She’s only a small dog herself and gave birth to nine puppies – sadly two of them didn’t make it but the others are doing well and getting bigger every week They are adorable and are getting lots of attention – they’ll be snapped up by new families in no time!”

Skie and her puppies are just some of the 400 pets the centre has helped so far this year. Previously located in Felixstowe, the charity’s new site, opposite Suffolk Ski Centre, offers more space and more modern, purpose-built facilities for pets while they wait for new homes.

The seven pups have been named Conifer, River, Willow, Fern, Bramble, Ash and Bracken will be ready for rehoming once they are nine-weeksold. Anyone wishing to rehome a Blue Cross puppy will need to ensure vaccinations are kept up-to-date and that the dog is neutered when old enough.

To find out more about Blue Cross Suffolk call 0300 777 1480 or visit the centre at Bourne Hill, Wherstead.

Travel Destination:

The Northern Lights

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We are now approaching the best time (October to March) to see the Aurora Borealis in other words the ‘Northern Lights’ natures breathtaking light display!

A popular and value for money choice is a city break to Reykjavik in Iceland flying from Stansted and staying in a central hotel for three nights with a pre-booked package to include your transfers, a Northern Lights evening excursion, Golden Circle tour and a trip to the beautiful Blue Lagoon, for the more adventurous we can also arrange a snow mobile ride and visit to the Glacier’s or maybe Whale Watching complete with warm overalls and a hot drink.

For something different Hurtigruten who have navigated the coastal route for 123 years and still remain an essential lifeline taking vital cargo to 34 communities, can take you to explore the Norwegian coastline onboard one of their 14 small working ships, this is not so much a cruise but an adventure of a lifetime, there are various voyages to choose from and a chance to experience the magnificent mountains, fjords and the unique ports within the Artic Circle, what better way to experience the Northern Lights.

If you would like to have a really unique experience with Hurtigruten alongside an expert team there is a chance to book an ‘Expedition Voyage’ which would cover glaciology, wildlife, history, folklore, astronomy and botany alongside activities such as Ice Caving, Dog Sledding, Camping in the Artic Wilderness and Hiking.

At Deben Travel they can tailor make the trip to suit you so please pop in and see them at 25 The Thoroughfare in Woodbridge, call us on 01394 615620 or email your requirements to team@debentravel.co.uk

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Weekend of Dance Top pianist This special weekend includes two world premieres and the compelling combination of fine dancers and musicians performing live together in the exceptional settings of Snape Maltings Concert Hall and Orford Church.

While Britten wrote just one ballet score, his music has inspired some of the world’s leading choreographers, no one more so than Richard Alston, whose rich body of work features Britten as a recurring theme.

On Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd October, Richard Alston Dance Company performs the world premiere of Alston’s choreography to Britten’s string arrangement of Henry Purcell’s Chacony.

Also in the programme, the taut drama of Phaedra, nominated for an Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production, features mezzo soprano Allison Cook re-creating her role for the first time since 2013. Phaedra contrasts with the succinctly intimate Holderlin Fragments, danced to one of

Britten’s lesser-known song cycles for voice and piano; the words are fragments from the poetry of the visionary, troubled Friedrich Holderlin, and sung by the outstanding tenor Mark Padmore. The sheer exhilaration of Les Illuminations takes wild imagery from the life of French poet Arthur Rimbaud and his lover, the older poet Verlaine. Rejoice in the Lamb is danced to Britten’s superb setting of Christopher Smart’s wild, warm and witty poetry performed by Aldeburgh

Voices. Alongside Allison Cook, Britten Sinfonia and Pekka Kuusisto resume their acclaimed collaboration with Richard Alston Dance Company, performing on-stage with celebrated tenor Mark Padmore, Aldeburgh Voices and Andrew West.

On Saturday in Orford Church, there will be an afternoon of dance and music from rising star choreographer Joseph Toonga and charismatic cellist Leonard Elschenbroich.

In To Be Felt, Toonga approaches Britten’s music from a background in hip hop shaped by a classical sensibility. His dynamic young company performs to Britten’s Suite No 1 and Bach’s Cello Suite No 1 and the recital also includes works by Kevin Volans and Witold Lutoslawski. Toonga was the first recipient of DanceEast’s Choreographic Development Award which supported the creation of To Be Felt. He is also one of only a small number of choreographers invited by Richard Alston to make work for his company.

Back at Snape Maltings on Sunday afternoon Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb and Cello Sonata and Tavener’s Threnos, The Lamb and Svyati will be performed by Aldeburgh Voices, Leonard Elschenbroich, Andrew West, Alexander Binns and Alexander Chaplin.

Britten Sinfonia directed by Pekka Kuusisto completes this unique weekend with Three Idylls by Bridge and three more pieces

by Britten; Prelude & Fugue, Lachrymae, Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge displaying the brilliance and bravura of Britten’s writing for string orchestra.

In addition to the dance performances there is a pre-performance discussion on Friday evening with Roger Wright and Richard Alston, a Study Morning with Richard Alston, Luke Jennings, dance critic of The Observer, and Isabel Tamen, executive director of Richard Alston Dance Company, on Saturday morning, and performances by Aldeburgh Voices and Britten Sinfonia in the closing programme on Sunday afternoon.

• Britten Dances: a weekend of celebrations in Suffolk presented by Aldeburgh Music and DanceEast takes place from Friday 21st until Sunday 23rd October. To book tickets contact the Aldeburgh Music Box Office on 01728 687110 or visit www.aldeburgh.co.uk

comes to town Top British pianist to perform in concert of classical favourites Ipswich Symphony Orchestra brings a programme of classical treats to the Corn Exchange on Saturday 26th November. The music is by three of the classical “greats”, with Beethoven’s Eroica symphony being one of the top ten classical favourites, along with Mendelssohn’s Hebrides overture.

Soloist Steven Osborne will be playing Brahms’ piano concerto no. 1. Steven performs regularly at the BBC Proms and his performances worldwide and many recordings confirm him as one of the most exciting of British performers.

This is a concert not to miss! Tickets are available from www.ipswichcornexchange.com and orchestra members.

Free tickets for under 18s and full time students.

Pic: Ben Ealovega

Britten Dances sees DanceEast and Aldeburgh Music revive their popular Snape Dances partnership which has brought many of the world’s best dance companies to Suffolk in recent years.

7.30pm Sat 26th November 2016 Regent Box Office (01473) 433100 St Stephen’s Church Tourist Information Office www.ipswichcornechange.com

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WIN: Latest series of “Our Girl” Hit BBC drama Our Girl has returned for a second series, this time with Coronation Street favourite Michelle Keegan in the titular lead.

Following its run on BBC One, it will arrive on DVD in October 2016 alongside Our Girl Series One and Two Box Set, courtesy of RLJ Entertainment’s Acorn Label.

This powerful new series stars Michelle Keegan (Ordinary Lies) as Georgie Lane, a Stockport-born army medic who joins Two Section, now posted to Kenya, a company still under the watchful eye of Captain James played by Ben Aldridge (Fleabag). They are joined by Special Forces operative Elvis Harte (Luke Pasqualino – The Musketeers) and doctor Jamie Cole played by Royce Pierreson (Murdered By My Boyfriend), as well as a fantastic new cast including Anna Tenta and Yusra Warsama as aid workers, Michael James as a high-ranking member of Al Shabaab and Anthony Oseyem as Kenyan military commander Captain Osoman.

Following a broken engagement, Georgie takes

on a vital role overseas serving at a refugee camp on the border of Somalia. When an IED explodes and an aid worker is kidnapped, Georgie becomes enmeshed in a dangerous situation and all too quickly finds herself a hostage of Al Shabaab. Events soon spiral out of control and, even as she attempts to return to normality, Georgie will find herself caught up in a deadly confrontation with the same terrorists on her home ground of Manchester.

The gripping six-part series Our Girl Complete Series Two, will be released on DVD as a two-disc set on 17 October 2016 and Our Girl Complete Series One and Two comprising of four DVDs, will also be released on the same date.

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To be in with a chance of winning this great prize just send your answer to the following question, along with your name, address and a contact telephone number to: Our Girl Competition, Suite 9, 85 Dales Road, Ipswich, IP1 4JR or you can enter online at www.ipswich24.co.uk. The closing date for entries is Monday 31st October 2016.

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Something for all the family at Stonham Barns Stonham Barns is a family friendly leisure attraction site with something to do for all ages, it’s a fantastic place to own a holiday home with the family; imagine taking long weekends and school holidays to your bolt hole in the Suffolk Countryside.

For children Stonham Barns has a host of fun filled things to do, including; mini golf, foot golf, The Teapot Pottery full of craft activities, fishing lakes,

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, jumping pillow, children’s miniature fairground and play areas plus much more. Though it doesn’t stop there with attractions for the adults including a nine-hole golf course, driving range, fishing lakes, shopping village with a vast array of shops selling wonderful products, restaurant, weekly car boot fair and weekly events hosted on the showground.

At Stonham Barns they have a stunning range of luxury holiday homes for sale and they are available to view now!

Offering beautiful lodges situated around the lakes in a secluded and peaceful setting, the lodge show homes are brand new 2016 models finished to an extremely high standard with an inordinate amount of luxury finishing touches and space to make all your guests swoon. The lodges on average are two bedrooms with two bathrooms, one being an en-suite within the master bedroom as well as a large and airy open plan living area and kitchen is a standard feature throughout the lodges.

If a lodge isn’t quite what you’re after, also on offer is a range of static homes to buy, similarly in their own exclusive area of the site; the statics are situated in a tranquil corner of the holiday park. All show homes are also 2016 models and a standard static comes with two or three bedrooms, a main bathroom and separate cloakroom with an open plan kitchen, dining and living area.

Decking is an optional extra on both lodges and statics and holiday home prices begin from only £39,995!

So if you’re looking to take that step and own a holiday haven in the Suffolk Countryside, then visit Stonham Barns Leisure & Retail village, please view the website www.stonhambarns.co.uk for information on holiday homes and all aspects of Stonham Barns.

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Everything they do is just for you at Robin Hood Game & Country Show The Robin Hood Game & Country Show returns to Trinity Park in Ipswich on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October 2016. The show will once again feature a line-up of thrilling arena displays, a selection of have-a-go activities and family entertainment.

The event’s main arena will host breath-taking jousting displays performed in Robin Hood style by expert riders from the Stampede Stunt Display Team. The talented team will demonstrate some of the very best stunt and trick riding performed in the UK.

There will be a variety of family activities available for visitors to take part in including have-a-go archery, horse and cart rides and donkey rides.

The show is perfect for animal lovers as visitors will be able to watch ferret

Blindfolded Walk for World Sight Day

racing and falconry in the main arena. A section of the showground will be dedicated to the All About Dogs Show, which will feature Conquest K9, Dima from Good Boy Dog School, Have-a-go Flyball and Have-a-go Agility. Canine visitors will be able to challenge for the dock diving world record in K9 Aqua’s world famous dock-diving pool.

Hamilton Stud, will also be at the show and will lead several horse training displays. Hamilton Stud specialise in the breeding and development of Rocky Mountain horses - an American breed which originated in the state of Kentucky.

Hamilton Stud’s displays will focus on round-pen training, herd behaviour and leadership skills.

For younger visitors there will be

a Children’s Fun Zone filled with inflatables and fairground rides.

When energy levels flag, follow the smell of sweet fudge and sizzling sausages to the Food & Drink Court. There’s plenty of shopping to be done and the chance to sample and buy a range of scrumptious produce from fine wines to delicious cheeses.

For more information or to book discounted advance discounts where kids go free, visit www.robinhoodcountryshow.co.uk.

Adult tickets will cost £7.50 when booked in advance and £10 on the gate. Concessions tickets will cost £7 online and £9 on the gate.

Children can go free when booked in advance but tickets will cost £5 on the gate.

The Lions Club of Ipswich has organised a very special walk through the streets of Ipswich on Saturday 15th October to mark this year’s World Sight Day. The walk, which will start at 10.30am outside the former Great White Horse Hotel in Ipswich and proceed to Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, will see some of Ipswich’s well known faces blindfolded and try to negotiate the many obstacles that blind and visually impaired people face everyday, including crossing roads, coping with pavement furniture and negotiating shoppers.

The Mayor of Ipswich Councillor Roger Fern, Leader of The Ipswich Borough Council Councillor David Ellesmere, The District Governor Of Lions International District 105EA Nigel Folkard, Town 102 Radio Disc Jockey Nick Pandolfi and three representatives from ActivLives have all agreed to be blindfolded and to take part in the walk.

Each participant will all be accompanied by a member of the Lions Club of Ipswich, who will act as their guide. There will also be additional Lions Club Members who will assist, along with the Ipswich Lion Club’s Mascot, Laddie the Lion.

The walk will finish at Ipswich Tourist Information Centre where The Observatory Opticians will offer free Glaucoma Screening to members of the public from 11am to 1pm.

Glaucoma is a condition that can affect your eyesight, and is usually caused by the build up of pressure within the eye. Any damage to your vision caused by glaucoma can’t be repaired so it’s important to get an early diagnosis and treatment. This simple test could prevent sight loss by detecting Glaucoma in this early stages The Glaucoma Screening is quick and painless and is over in seconds and will take place by a fully a qualified Optometrist and Dispensing Optician from the Observatory Opticians, who have very kindly given up their time to offer this free test.

“The aim of the walk is to raise awareness of the difficulties that visually impaired and blind people face everyday” Says Organiser Margaret Conway, The Lions Club of Ipswich Sight Officer, “Blindfolding people and making them walk through the town may sound like a lot of fun, however there is a very serious message that we are trying to get across, and this event is a great way of highlighting some of the problems that some people face all the time” The World Health Organisation has estimated that the number of blind people in the world could double in the next 25 years. To combat the leading causes of blindness and assist in preserving vision and the aim of this event to heighten awareness and education about sight preservation and preventable blindness.

“It is estimated that 40 million people around the world are blind” Margaret continues, “On Lions World Sight Day, the Lions Club of Ipswich are working in unison with Lions clubs around the world to educate millions of people on the importance of proper eye health care”.

“Our club would also like to think those taking part in the Walk on Saturday 15th October, their help will really assist our Club in getting the message out to a wider audience.”

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Moult is on at the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary As the balmy summer season hastens to its end, a great deal of change takes place annually at the Suffolk Owl sanctuary.

The wonderful flying team birds which have held audiences enthralled since Easter are turned into their aviaries to enjoy a well earned rest and a moult!

A “moult” is when the birds gradually replace their old plumage with new feathers. This is necessary for many reasons - feathers become damaged by rubbing together in flight, brushing against tree branches and constant entering and leaving the nest during the breeding season. New feathers are, therefore, necessary for efficient flight and insulation. The moult always takes place after parent birds have raised a brood - once the young are fledged and can take care of themselves.

The sanctuary’s birds are all well fed and cared for, so they tend to moult quickly and evenly compared to their wild counterparts whose moult is dependent on weather and body condition. Nevertheless, whilst in the moult, the sanctuary’s usually neat and well turned out birds can look extremely bedraggled!

Visitors to the sanctuary should not be alarmed - this temporary dishevelled appearance is a necessary part of the transformation of work weary end-ofseason plumage to elegant, pristine feathering! By the time the 2017 flying season begins, all the sanctuary’s owls and other birds of prey will be sporting abundant, beautiful and efficient plumage.

Throughout the moult season, the sanctuary’s flying displays are suspended and the hawks and falcons are brought into full work as the stars of the centre’s falconry courses.

A wide variety of activities is available, offering opportunities for both complete novices and experienced falconers to enjoy quality time with the sanctuary’s birds and falconry instructors - these should be booked in advance with the admin team on 0345 680 7897.

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A half-term treat where those who dare can follow the Tombstone Trail, go bobbing for apples, try your hand at lantern making, complete the S.O.S. Safari and more!

Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT Tel: 03456 807 897 www.suffolkowls.org.uk

Thrice daily flying displays are still available until the end of September, when admission prices are reduced to reflect the temporary pause in the flying itinerary.

Halloween will soon be upon us - the haunting season is a favourite time of year for the sanctuary’s resident owls!

The annual Halloween Hoot will take place on Sunday 30th October - try your hand at making a Halloween lantern and apple bobbing!

Throughout the October half term holiday, youngsters are also invited to brave the spooky Tombstone Trail in the haunted woods! Those brave enough to follow the trail can solve clues on the tombstones to win a prize!

Other attractions within the sanctuary grounds include the sensory garden, with “touch and smell” herb planters, tactile sculptural seating, water feature and wheelchair accessible picnic tables; the custom built children’s play area with wheelchair accessible equipment and tumble safe surface; the interactive indoor Discovery Centre and the unique owlie gift shop.

Visitors are welcome to watch/photograph the birds being exercised throughout the winter months - at approximately 1pm daily. Further details are available on 0345 680 7897 or www.owl-help.org.uk

Remember, remember the 6th November!

It is one of the biggest nights in Felixstowe’s events calendar and this year the ninth annual Felixstowe Firework Spectacular is back with a bang….and bigger than ever before!

3,000 people attended last year’s huge display and in 2016 the organisers are promising even more fun for the whole family. The 20 minute professional display will be fired to music once again.

As well as the display, the event will feature a fun fair, sideshows, fire entertainers and a food village featuring a BBQ, Wood Fired pizzas, jacket potatoes, posh coffee, donuts and much more.

Over the years, thousands of pounds has been raised for local charities and this year the event organised by Felixstowe & Walton United FC will benefit the community sports hub at Dellwood Avenue as well as providing the Town of Felixstowe with a major public firework display of its own to be proud of.

Big savings can be made by buying tickets before the day, which are available from 1st October at a discounted advance rate from outlets in the town (Coes Menswear, Underwoods Hardware, Chuckles, Spa Pavilion Theatre Box Office or the Football Club) as well as online at www. felixstowefootball.co.uk

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Chills and Thrills at Landguard Prepare to be spooked this October… tickets are on sale now for this year’s big Halloween events at the Landguard Peninsula in Felixstowe, Suffolk.

For children and their families, the hugely popular Landguard Spooky Day is back at Felixstowe Museum on Saturday 22nd October from 12pm until 4pm. Suitable for ages two to12 years, there is a whole afternoon of activities, including a ‘spooky’ magic show with Steff and Nonsense, Beach Bonkers crafts, face-painting and a quiz trail.

The Museum will be decorated spooky-style, and children are encouraged to come in their best fancy dress with prizes to be won. Tickets are £7.00 for children, £2.00 for adults. Children aged one and under free. All activities included in the one price.

For adults and young people, the Little Fort of Horrors will be at Landguard Fort. Enter the Zombie Fortress! Following an unidentified infection outbreak in Felixstowe, the ‘URE’ (Undead Research Establishment) has been set up at Landguard Fort. The dedicated scientists, doctors and military personnel are caring for your infected family and friends.

The ‘URE’ are holding a special Open Evening on Saturday 29th October, so you can explore their facility. Your visit will include a walk through the facilities tunnels and rooms. URE hope that there will be no risk to yourself when visiting their facility.

Entrance to the facility walk through is by ‘timed ticket’. You can book a 30 minute arrival slot between 7pm and 11pm. Adults and Young People (aged 13-18 years) £8.00. Family Ticket (two adults and two young people) £30.00. All young people must be accompanied by an adult. Sorry… no admittance to anyone under 13 years of age.

You must pre-book in advance for these events - NO tickets available on the door. Book online at www.discoverlandguard.org.uk or www.landguard.com Stephen Rampley, Landguard Marketing and Events Co-ordinator says, “Our two big Halloween events provide scary fun for all ages. We recommend you purchase your tickets early as last year both events were a sell-out.

This year, for the Little Fort of Horrors event we have introduced a new ‘timed ticket’ to cut down on the waiting times for the walk through. As one of Suffolk’s most haunted locations, Landguard is definitely the place to be this Halloween!”

• For further information on the events please contact the Landguard Partnership on 01394 675283. www.discoverlandguard.org.uk

Circus of Horrors

The Circus of Horrors celebrates its 21st anniversary as it takes to the road with its latest incarnation “The Never-ending Nightmare”.

The spectacular show features an amazing amalgamation of bizarre, brave and beautiful acts all woven into an Alice in Horrorland-type story driven by a mainly original soundscape and performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek! Please note: this show is not suitable for small children, and all under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. The Circus of Horrors will be at the The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Felixstowe on Tuesday 25th October at 7.30pm. To book tickets contact the Box Office on 01394 284962 or visit www.felixstowespa.co.uk 11

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Trick or Treat Advice Halloween is a fun time of the year, a chance to get dressed up and to go of out ‘Trick or Treating’ with your friends.

It’s strange how we teach our children not to talk to strangers and not to beg and then we encourage them to do just that at Halloween, so how can you ensure that your child has a fun safe night? Here are our top tips: Before you set off, plan your route.

If you have very young children it is a good idea to stick to a few select neighbours, that are known to you, and that you may even want to prewarn of your visit. Older children may wish to head out on their own, ensure that you know exactly where they will be going and ensure that they are in groups, and stay together.

It is also a good idea to make sure that you have mobile phone contact with them too – just in case.

The costume is very important when thinking about embarking on some ‘Trick or Treating’. Bear in mind though when choosing what to wear, that you will be out at night, in the dark… So, in your beautiful black witch outfit, you will be hard to see by passing motorists. Think bright and be seen, white ghosts or

lots of fluorescent may be a much better option. Maybe carry a battery operated lantern or a torch too.

Whilst we are on the subject of costumes, it’s worth mentioning that not all fancy dress costumes are fire retardant. There will be lots of naked flames around on All Hallow’s Eve and caved pumpkins are often found on doorsteps. Be sure to check labels and ensure that the outfit you choose meets Fire Safety Standards.

Only ever knock on the doors of decorated houses. Remember not everybody enjoys Halloween, in fact it can be quite frightening for some older people and people who live alone. So remember if there is no lit pumpkin or lantern then leave alone.

When calling, never ever enter a house, remember to always stay safe.

Don’t forget to say thank you. If somebody is happy to give you a sweet treat, always show some gratitude, even if that happens to be a piece of healthy fruit rather than a sweetie.

Watch the time and don’t go knocking too late, even somebody who was generous earlier in the evening may not appreciate a late night caller.

Check any sweets before eating and always discard anything that is not in a wrapper or that looks like it may have been opened.

Vampires Rock Ghost Train The Classic Rock Spectacular

Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock Ghost Train, the smash-hit show taking the country by storm, bursts onto the stage once again at the Ipswich Regent on 11th November.

Hailed by some of Rock’s royalty, Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock is a show like no other. With a twist of rock and a hint of comedy, and jam packed with the greatest classic rock anthems you know and love, you’re guaranteed to be on your feet!

Steve Steinman has ramped up the vamp in this spectacular sequel to the phenomenally successful Vampires Rock Musical Concert.

After more than a decade on tour with 3000 live performances, 5 star reviews and over a million sales nationwide; it’s no surprise that the UK’s favourite Vampire Baron is back in the all new Vampires Rock Saga ‘The Ghost Train’.

As Club Live and Let Die burns to the ground, Baron Von Rockula played

by Steve Steinman flees the ill fated club with his band of blood sucking vampires in search of a new home. Eventually they come across an old abandoned fairground ride The Ghost Train, where they take refuge and make this their new home. The Baron and his motley crew then set a cunning plan to lure victims into the ride and to live in Rock n Roll hell forever.

Amidst mischief and mayhem, this hilariously funny show lives up to its rocking reputation. Packed with Aerial Stunts, Fang-tastic Fire Routines, Guitar Gods and Sexy Vampettes performing some of the best rock anthems of all time including tracks from Guns n Roses, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, Bon Jovi and many more.

You are going to need a ticket to ride – get on the Ghost Train it’s about to leave!

• Tickets are going like a ‘Bat out of Hell!’ so to get your hands on some, call the Box Office on 01473 433100 or visit www.ipswchregent.com

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Ghosts on the River cruise Did you know there are many spooky tales associated with the River Orwell?

Come aboard Orwell Lady to hear eerie river tales on Sunday 30th October at 2.30pm.

The boat will cruise out of Ipswich, through the locks, under the bridge and passing the wooded stretches of the river before returning to Ipswich at 5pm.

There will be a full commentary, pointing out local landmarks in addition to

Spooktackular Half Term Treats Head down to Pennikkity Pots for some creative Halloween fun this October, the shelves are bursting with scary skulls and poisonous pumpkins, plus for those of a nervous disposition we have cute Autumnal creatures, mystical dragons and fantasy fairies.

During half term Pennikkity Pots will host ‘Thrilling Thursday’ and ‘Freaky Friday’, come in fancy dress the staff certainly will! Special collectable mini Halloween ceramics (2 per painter) will be available to paint along with a drink from the Witches cauldron and a treat bag all for £10.00, booking is essential to avoid disappointment for this special event.

Open seven days a week and ideally located in the centre of Ipswich, Pennikkity Pots is a great place to chill out.

the local stories with a Halloween themed buffet included. Fancy dress is optional!

The cruise is suitable for all ages – tickets are priced £23 for adults, £17 for children, £21 for concessions and a family ticket is £68. Tickets must be pre-booked either through Ipswich Tourist Information Centre in town (01473 258070) or www.orwellrivercruises.co.uk

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The friendly staff will guide you through the process, all you have to do is sit back and relax. Prices start from £5 plus a £3 studio fee per painter to cover your time in the studio, paints and glazing, cut out and keep the advert below for a £2.00 discount (sorry not be used with the Halloween Special). Items are fired on the premises and ready for collection a week later.

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Orwell Lady is also available for private hire.

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Festive Gift Fair at NEC:

You’d be crackers to miss it!

Join in the fun for the 21st year at the fabulous Festive Gift Fair! The biggest and best Christmas shopping Fair returns to the NEC, Birmingham for four days from the 10th until 13th November.

The run up to Christmas Day involves a lot of planning and the hardest and often most time consuming part is buying the presents, so get it all done in one day at the Festive Gift Fair and make it FUN! Christmas starts here with plenty of choice, unique gifts, and a fun and easy shopping day out.

For the 21st year there is a whole new line-up of fantastic live music to entertain you through the day.

So easy to visit, all in one hall, all on one level and there’s even a courtesy shuttle service to and from Birmingham International station.

When your bags are full, you can drop them off at the Present Creche and continue to shop, stop for a bite to eat and enjoy all the great entertainment.

With over 350 stalls overflowing with fabulous decorations for the home and present ideas for all

– from babies to teenagers, parents to grandparents, for Him, for Her and even the pets the Festive Gift Fair is a great place to do your shopping this Christmas!

Discover all the presents you want under one roof - Fantastic, fabulous and fun, never has Christmas shopping been this good!

The Festive Gift Fair will be held at the NEC, Birmingham from Thursday 10th until 13th November. For more information on exhibitors and visiting the fair, visit www.festivegiftfair.co.uk.

Click on the button online to watch a short video from last year’s show.

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A CHRISTMAS SHOW ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON’S

ADAPTED BY JOANNA CARRICK “A magical family alternative to panto” THE STAGE

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Neil Sands: Christmas Memories A Festive Trip Back Down Memory Lane for former Wrestler Neil For the past 11 years Neil Sands has been producing and touring matinee nostalgia shows in to many of this country’s most prestigious theatres.

Fresh from a sellout nationwide tour for his 90 Glorious Years show, Neil is really looking forward to bringing his new 2016 production of Christmas Memories appears at the Ipswich Corn Exchange on Monday 12th December at 2pm, as part of its 32 date nationwide tour.

“It’s always the most enjoyable tour of the year, bringing back so many memories of Christmas past. This year’s production is our biggest and best yet filled with over 60 of your all time Christmas favourite songs, many of your most loved Christmas carols in a heartwarming Victorian carol concert, over 40 changes of stunning costumes, and lots of good old fashioned festive fun.

“It’s especially exciting for me to be taking the show to the Ipswich Corn Exchange, as it will be a trip down memory lane for me, because it was there back in my wrestling days that I fought the giant American The

Mighty John Quinn for the Heavyweight Championship of The World back in 1981.

It really is hard to believe that it was 35 years ago”.

For this spectacular festive treat Neil joined by west end singing stars Gemma Turner who is very much in the style of Katherine Jenkins and Angie Diggens, who won Granada TVs Stars In Their Eyes as opera singer Sarah Brightman. Along with the Golden Times duo they will take you on sleigh ride back to a nostalgic winter wonderland of festive nostalgia filled with the warmth and true spirit of Christmas, to a time when Christmas really was the most wonderful time of the year.

• To book tickets contact Office on 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com

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Sing for your Heart this Christmas National charity Heart Research UK is calling for choirs, schools, bands, singers and pubs up and down the country to support its Sing for your Heart campaign this winter.

Research has shown that singing is good for the heart and that is why Heart Research UK has chosen this as a fun idea for people to take on during the festive period and to raise money for the great work that they do.

If you’re a choir, you could book a venue or sing in your local supermarket and donate a percentage of the tickets sales or pass around a collection bucket to raise money to Heart Research UK. If you’re a school you could turn your annual nativity play into a Sing for your Heart event and ask parents to make a donation or sell tickets. If you’re an individual who loves singing or in a band, why not put on a gig and donate a percentage of the proceeds.

If you work at a pub or you’re a regular at your local, why not advertise to host a sing-a-long and get everyone in your area together during Christmas week to sing festive songs and pass round a collection bucket. You could host it in the pub, in the car park all wrapped up or on the village green.

Heart Research UK doesn’t mind how you organise it or how you raise the money – the choice is yours. The charity just wants everyone singing for their hearts this Christmas and raising money to help fund the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease.

Contact Heart Research UK for your FREE Sing For Your Heart kit, set a date and venue to host your Sing, advertise for an audience with posters in the pack, nominate someone to go round with a collection bucket at the event and then send in the money to them. And don’t forget – all money raised locally is spent locally on helping hearts near you.

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Angles Winning Formula Join Hospice to Light up a Life Multiple quick changes, live music and anarchic comedy are all hallmarks of the Eastern Angles Christmas show. And this year the company are adopting an ‘if it ain’t broke, why fix it?’ approach!

Loyal audiences will be pleased to know that regular writing team Pat Whymark and Julian Harries are back in the saddle.

Pat and Julian will be turning their spotlight on the Tudors with Stoat Hall, a wacky re-working of Wolf Hall. Henry VIII is on the throne and the audience are assembled in a coaching inn on a remote Suffolk highway. The place is full of Thomas Crudwell’s spies (often spying on each other!) and down the road at Stoat Hall, Sir Roger is desperately trying to marry off his three daughters.

Expect ruffs, ruffians, furry mammals and lots of laughs.

Eastern Angles have been staging their alternative pantos for more than thirty years. Over that time the productions have gained what enthusiastic marketing managers have termed ‘a cult following’. To be fair, the shows do have an extraordinarily loyal fan-base. Performed at Eastern Angles’ quirky 120-seater theatre space in Gatacre Road in Ipswich the Christmas shows are always jam-packed with return bookers. So what’s the appeal?

Artistic Director, Ivan Cutting has overseen Eastern Angles’ annual festive comedies since the company was formed back in 1982. “There is a certain alchemy involved in creating one of our Christmas shows. There’s no doubt that an apparent sense of chaos always goes down well with audiences, but any disorder and disarray is always carefully planned. Well, nearly always!

“I think what audiences really love about our shows,” Ivan continues, “is the fact that they are original, inventive, often slightly off-the-wall and always have a local connection.”

After a five-week run at the Sir John Mills Theatre in Ipswich, Stoat Hall will transfer to the Seckford Theatre in Woodbridge before visiting the Key Theatre in Peterborough for the final leg of the tour. For more details visit: www.easternangles.co.uk

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Stoat Hall

St Elizabeth Hospice are inviting people to join them to remember and celebrate loved ones at poignant services this Christmastime.

Pauline Donkin, St Elizabeth Hospice’s fundraising development manager, said, “Christmas is a happy occasion; however it can also be a difficult time for those who have lost a loved one.

“Our Light up a Life services are touching and inspiring events, providing an opportunity to recognise your ongoing love and commitment to those you still cherish but are no longer with us.”

The services will take place at St Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich on Monday 5th and Wednesday 14th December from 6.30pm. These services are ticketed on a first

come, first served basis.

There will also be a service at St Mary Le Tower, Ipswich, on Sunday 18th December from 4pm, and this will not be ticketed.

The services are open to anyone, not just those who been affected by hospice care, and is free to attend. There will be carols and readings at the service, as well as special guests the Military Wives. For more information, and a full list of services, please go to www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/ lightupalife or call St Elizabeth Hospice on 01473 723600.

Book Your Middy Santa Special Now To Avoid Disappointment Mid Suffolk Light Railway Santa Specials have been on sale since 1st August, but already sales are well ahead of the same time last year.

Steam trains run from Brockford Station to ‘North Pole Halt’, where children up to 10 will have an individual visit to Santa in his Christmas Guards Van. Each child receives a present and there will be children’s entertainment and storytelling.

The Stations, Brockford and ‘North Pole Halt’ and the Museum, shop and cafe, will all be decorated in full ‘Christmasy’ style to give the visit a real party feel.

Priced at £12.00 per person including drinks and mince pies for everyone - even adults – this is a seasonal treat not to be missed, but trains are filling up fast.

All seats must be booked advance with up to two adults accompanying each child. Trains run from 10.30am to 3.30pm. To book, or for more information, call 01473 890622 or visit www.mslr.org.uk/santabooking.

A mad-cap comedy with music

by Pat Whymark & Julian Harries

IPSWICH: Dec 7th – Jan 7th WOODBRIDGE: Jan 10th – 21st PETERBOROUGH: Jan 24th – 28th Box Office:

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Take a dip with a difference Are you brave enough to take a dip in the cold North Sea on Christmas morning for your local hospice?

Join hundreds of other supporters as they take a dip in the icy water on Christmas morning to raise vital funds for St Elizabeth Hospice.

Catherine Sheppard, St Elizabeth Hospice’s events and challenges fundraiser, said, “The Christmas Day Dip is in its 13th year and it’s still such a popular event, with around 400 people lining the beach each Christmas morning ready to take the icy plunge!

“There’s always such a great atmosphere at the event, not only with the hundreds of people taking part, but with the thousands who turn out to watch. A lot of people do it in

Head to Hadleigh for Craft and Food Fair Are you looking for an extra special Christmas present or a treat for yourself? Then come along to the Craft & Food Fair at Hadleigh, Suffolk.

This hugely popular Fair organised

by Hadleigh Market Feoffment

Charity will take place in the beautiful surroundings of the Town

memory of their loved ones who were cared for by the hospice, and all the sponsorship money raised from the event goes towards improving life for local people living with a progressive illness.”

You can save £5 if you sign up with the early bird offer before 5pm on 31 October 2016, after this registration will be £10. Be part of the festive fun and sign up now at www. stelizabethhospice.org.uk/dip St Elizabeth Hospice provides vital care and support to more than 2,000 patients and their families every year. It costs millions of pounds a year to run the hospice and they rely on fundraising events, donations and the income generated from its shops to meet the majority of these costs.

Hall/Guildhall Complex, Hadleigh, Suffolk on Sunday 6th November 2016 starting at 10am and finishing at 4pm. Admission is just £1 for adults, accompanied children under 13 are free, and wheelchair users 50p due to limited access.

There will be several stalls selling foods and various crafts throughout the Complex, including Jewellery, Christmas Decorations & Wreaths,

Cards, Woodturning, Childrens’ Craft Kits, Painted Canal Art, Bags, Scarves, Prints, Cosmetics, Fused Glass, Candles, Linens, Marquetry, Assorted Fudge, Indian Foods, Chocolates, Skincare products, Photographic prints, Homebrewing, Hats, Pottery and Embroidered textiles to name just a few. After you have completed your purchases you can visit the Dining Room where refreshments will be on offer.

Craft and Gift Fayre Returning for a fourth year in succession, Northgate High School PTA is holding a Craft & Gift Fayre on Sunday 16th October 2016, between 10am and 3pm at the Northgate Arts Centre.

Free Admission (donations welcome), with ample car parking and refreshments available. Over 40 stallholders are already booked, and will be selling a wide variety of crafts and gifts at reasonable prices, including home-wares; Lego inspired gifts; knitted goods, Christmas decorations and other hand-made items. All money raised from the Fayre will be used to support extra-curricular activities for pupils of Northgate High School, which are not provided for within the schools budget.

In recent years, the PTA have provided funding in a variety of areas/interests across the school, including new soft-seating for the school library; equipment for lunch time and after-school clubs; a stained-glass periodic table, a kiln for firing glass, and equipment for outside play areas. In previous years, the Fayre has been very well attended, and raised over £4,000 so far for the school.

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Verdi – Aida

It’s off to the land of Oz

Aida, the grandest of all Ellen Kent’s operas, returns in Autumn 2016 to the UK with a stunning new traditional production, boasting an impressive new set built by Set-Up Scenery in the UK, who also build sets for the Royal Opera Covent Garden.

In Aida, the splendour of Egypt is set against the grandeur of the Coliseum of Rome with Ellen Kent’s direction influenced by the ancient Greek dramas of Euripides and symbolising the powerful religious hold of the priests of Egypt. This tragic story of war, jealousy and revenge at whose

The Award winning Ipswich Operatic & Dramatic Society will take you ‘Over the Rainbow’ with this RSC Version of the MGM classic musical ‘Wizard of Oz’ Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin-man, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination.

Starring Charlotte Sheehan as Dorothy and introducing Jack as Toto, experience the timeless songs Over The Rainbow, Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead, If I Only Had A Brain, If I Only Had A Heart, If I Only Had The Nerve, We’re Off To See The Wizard (Follow The Yellow Brick Road), The Jitterbug, and The Merry Old Land of Oz and some new ones too, from a cast of over 50 adults and children from all over Suffolk!

This joyous musical is fun for the whole family and will have you singing as you ‘follow the yellow brick road’ home.

The show runs at the Ipswich Regent Theatre from November 23rd until 26th with a matinee on the Saturday. Tickets: from £13 are available from the Box Office on 01473 433100 or via the website www.ipswichregent.co.uk.

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics of the MGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance & Vocal Arrangement by Peter Howard Adapted by John Kane from the motion picture screenplay

23–26 NOVEMBER, 2016 Supported by

IPSWICH REGENT THEATRE

Ipswich Operatic and Dramatic Society is a Registered Charity — Number 800129

heart is the doomed love of the beautiful Ethiopian slave girl, Aida, and the Egyptian hero, Radames, is brought to life in a production set against one of the greatest pieces of music Verdi ever wrote with the well-known arias “Celeste Aida”, “Ritorna Vincitor” and the classic “Triumphal March” featuring a temple dance, cascades of glittering gold and amazing fire performers.

• Verdi-Aida is at the Ipswich Regent on Wednesday 30th November at 7.30pm. To book tickets contact the Box office on 01473 433100 or visit www.ipswichregent.com.

Box Office: 01473 433100 /IODSIpswich @IODS1 www.iods.co.uk

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WIN: Triple RnR CD set

Over 50 years since the original British rock n rollers hit the airwaves, this autumn promises to be a magical one for fans of the era that had it all. long reaching influence contains to play an ever-important role.

In the late 50s, Marty Wilde was one of the leading British rock n roll singers, alongside Tommy Steele and Cliff Richard. Hits included A Teenager In Love, Sea Of Love, Donna and Bad Boy.

Released 30th September, Universal Music have announced a definitive 3-CD collection, Solid Gold Rock N Roll, which precedes The Solid Gold Rock N Roll Show, an all-star live concert featuring headline billing from Marty Wilde, Eden Kane, Mike Berry and alongside very special guest Mark Wynter with The Wildcats. lineup with Marty Wilde, Eden Kane, The 60 track album has something for everyone; alongside the touring Mike Berry and very special guest, artists, the album features classics Mark Wynter. Marty Wilde’s longfrom Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, standing band The Wildcats will also perform on stage with the Bill Haley and his Comets, Little Richard, Everly Brothers, Roy artists.

Orbison… and then some!

Expect good old-fashioned rock n roll; this was the birth of pop music, The album is the perfect teaser for a time where music liberated and The Solid Gold Rock N Roll Show; propelling you back to a golden era, changed popular culture forever! the 2016 concerts feature an iconic Even today, half a century on, the

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Award-winning Dance International award-winning 2Faced Dance Company, headed by artistic director and choreographer Tamsin Fitzgerald, brings the world premiere of RUN to Ipswich, a triple bill of new works by three world class female choreographers!

The evening of dance features three brand-new commissions from choreographers Tamsin Fitzgerald, Lenka Vagnerová and newcomer Rebecca Evans, exploring human choice and our decision to fight or take flight from the darker side of humanity. With ground-breaking movement and theatre, designs and original musical composition, RUN promises to be an exhilarating evening of contemporary dance theatre.

2Faced Dance Company are taking the lead in responding to serious concerns about the lack of equality faced by female choreographers in the dance sector. The RUN tour succeeds two influential events for the company, beginning in January with a British Council cultural exchange programme in India, which aimed to raise the profile or female choreographers and promote gender equality internationally, and the birth of The BENCH programme, which aims to influence change and current behaviours within the UK dance sector.

Lenka Vagnerová, whose work explores the physical capabilities and boundaries of man’s body, said, “I am curious to see how audiences react to an all-female choreographed bill, and if the choice of topics, movement qualities and theatrical situations are gender influenced… My intention is to find different layers and connections in mythological fallen angels and human beings in order to explore the choice of good and evil in our lives and life path.

Our society is full of fallen angels...”

Rebecca Evans, The BENCH Fellow and in May 2016 awarded the groundbreaking initiative’s first commission to produce work as part of RUN, said, “I am thrilled to receive this commission to work with 2Faced Dance. It is an honour to have my work shown alongside Tamsin and Lenka, two established choreographers. This opportunity to further develop my ideas would not have been possible without The BENCH, a programme of support for female choreographers of which I was one of the first Fellows. I can’t wait to get into the studio and create the first The BENCH commission!”

For the RUN tour, five outstanding dancers will bring the choreographers’ works to life. Familiar to 2Faced Dance audiences are Jack Humphrey, Jason Boyle and Ed Warner. They are joined by company newcomers Louis Parker-Evans and Kai Tomioka. The latter of which, was a finalist in the 2015 BBC Young Dancer competition.

Witness this high-energy, physical, athletic performance from one of the UK’s leading and award-winning, urban contemporary dance companies. RUN promises to be an exhilarating evening, book now to avoid disappointment!

Run will be at the Danceeast, Jerwood Dancehouse on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th October to book tickets call the Box Office on 01473 295230 or visit www.danceeast.co.uk

• Marty Wilde

Eden Kane, the older brother of musicians Peter Starstedt and Clive Sarstedt, had success in the early 1960s with I Don’t Know Why, Well I Ask You and Boys Cry, before moving to the United States, where he began an acting career.

Mike Berry is known just as well for his music as he is for his TV work.

A long time collaborator of producer from 11am until 4pm or you can call them on 01394 284962. performance dates and times or call into the Spa Box Office open every day For full details of all shows now on sale go to www.felixstowespa.co.uk for up.” fundraiser for Children in Need mid November plus a strong September line Mr Anderson continued, “This is just a sample; we also have a fantastic “We have literally packed our Autumn season with some top entertainment.” the Cow - from the team who brought you Marty MacDonald’s Farm!

CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher and Nicole Davis as Pongo the Pig and Molly-Moo Marty MacDonald’s Toy Machine - A brand new show featuring the voices of On Saturday 22nd October the Spa have a show for the little ones to enjoy. really has got talent. see anywhere else. This is THE variety show which proves that the world thrown in a few household names to bring you a night of Variety you won’t they have crammed in the best talent from around the globe, and even comedy, dance and music. Brought to the Spa by Howlin’ Entertainments, bigger and funnier for its 2016 Autumn Tour featuring top stars of variety, Tour of 2015, Talents Of Britain is coming to Felixstowe. This show is even coming up earlier in October on Saturday 1st, after a successful Sell Out Soleil then you would be only half way there!” That’s not all though, also for us here at the Spa. Imagine if Quentin Tarantino had directed Cirque Du Ray Anderson, Director for the Spa said, “This show is a very different one London’s West End for over 100 years! to reach the finals of Britain’s Got Talent plus the first circus to perform in played for 10 nights at London’s O2. It also became the only circus ever Annually the Circus of Horrors plays over 100 UK theatres. The show also

and performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek!

Horrorland-type story driven by a mainly original soundscape bizarre, brave and beautiful acts all woven into an Alice in this spectacular show features an amazing amalgamation of include The Circus of Horrors on Tuesday 25th October – Autumn line up bolstered by some surprises. Highlights The Spa Pavilion Theatre is pushing the boat out with a packed

Joe Meek, he enjoyed a string of hits in the 60s including Don’t You Think It’s Time, and The Sunshine Of Your Smile.

Mark Wynter enjoyed a lengthy career between 1960 and 1968 with hits including Venus In Blue Jeans, It’s Almost Tomorrow, Shy Girl, and Go Away Little Girl.

The Solid Gold Rock N Roll Show will be at the Ipswich Regent Theatre on Tuesday 8th November.

To book tickets contact the Box Office on 01473 433100 or visit www.ipswichregent.com — COMPETITION — Ipswich24 as got three copies of the 3-CD collection, Solid Gold Rock N Roll to give away to lucky readers.

To be in with a chance of winning this great prize just send your answer to the following question, along with your name, address and a contact telephone number to: Solid Gold Rock N Roll Competition, Ipswich24, Suite 9, 85 Dales Road, Ipswich, IP1 4JR or you can enter online at www.ipswich24.co.uk. The Closing date for entries is Monday 31st October 2016.

Q. How many tracks are included on the 3-CD collection, Solid Gold Rock N Roll?

until 9pm every day with some of the best sea views around.

The Spa’s Lounge and Terrace Brasserie Bars are open for dining 9.30am

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Lions Club of Ipswich Car Boot Sale, Portman Road Car Park, Ipswich (Weather permitting), Gates open 8am, Pitch fees - car £5.00, Car & Trailer £10.00, small van (Escort size) £5.00, large van (transit size) £10.00 all payable on entry, Refreshments and toilets on site, Other details visit www.lionsclubofipswich.org.uk Frog Squad Sunday Kids Club, Salvation Army Bramford Road, 11.30am to 12.15pm, all children from 3 to 12 very welcome for stories singing and games The RAF/USAAF Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum Open, Located behind Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath, Admission is by donation, Learn about this fascinating airfield from 1917 (The Great War) to 1963 (The Cold War) - with everything in between, in a Museum crammed with stories, photos, and artefacts. For More information call Ian on 01473 611665 or Howard on 01473 274300, www.mhas.org.uk

Every Monday

Body Moves & Dance Class, with Linda, St James Catholic Church Hall, 482 Landseer Rd, Ipswich, 7.45pm - 9.15pm, A Fun & Friendly class, try a free taster session for more info Call Linda 01394 273033 Badminton, Sidegate Lane Community Centre Ipswich 7.30pm -10pm £2.50 per session new members welcome for info contact Ann 01473 726423 Pilates, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 1.45pm - 2.45pm, £5 per class, New members welcome. For further details contact 07763 456078.

Badminton, Handford Hall School, Gatacre Rd, Ipswich, 7.15pm - 9.30pm, experienced players and beginners always very welcome, for a free taster session or more information please contact Adrian 01473 464920 Ballroom and Latin Class, Goals Centre, Suffolk New College, Grimwade Street, Ipswich, IP4 1LT, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, 01473 251323, 07736306519 Yoga, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 10am - 11am, £3.30 per session, New members welcome, For further information contact: 01473 727796.

Badminton, Suffolk New Academy Sports Centre, Birkfield Drive, Ipswich, 6pm - 7pm, Beginners and experienced players welcome, Come along for your free first session or call/text Gill 07706 044861 or Peter 07802 173041 for more information.

Every Tuesday

Craft Club, The Salvation Army Priory Centre, Queens Way, Ipswich, 10am – 12pm, A relaxed friendly group for all abilities. Sewing, knitting, crochet and other crafts, £1 per session, Refreshments and lunch available, For more info 01473 710721, ipswich.priory@salvationarmy.org.uk Do you have 1 hour for Fun? Music? Dance? Join Jane of Suffolk Keep Fit Association at Woodbridge Community Centre Woodbridge. 9.45am - 10.45am, Contact Jane 07860824747 Carpet Bowls, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 7.30pm – 10pm, £2.50 per session, New members welcome. For more details contact Tony Crane 01473 410740.

Table Tennis. All standards and ages 7.30pm to 9pm, Lindsey Village Hall (next to the church), Lindsey (near Hadleigh), IP7 6PP, £2, info 07768 828362 Art Group, Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road, Ipswich, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, all welcome, for details phone 07443 630072

Co-op Ladies Choir meet at The Co-op Education Centre from 2.15pm to 3.30pm, Come and join this busy choir, performing on average 15 times a year. A friendly group, who enjoy singing to a high standard. If you would like to join us please contact Lynn Scannell 01473 710820 Martlesham Heath Country Market, The Pavilion, The Square, Martlesham Heath, 9am, homemade, home-grown, and home-crafted items for sale. For further information Tel 01473 623849 or www.martleshammarket.co.uk

Every Wednesday

Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 7pm - 8pm Refreshers, 8pm - 10pm Improvers, £3 per person, Contact 01473 723070 Creative Writing Group, Arlington’s Brasserie, 13 Museum St, Ipswich IP1 1HE, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, First session free, for further information ring Mai on 01473 711639 or go to suffolkwritersgroup.com Tea Dance, Hintlesham Community Hall, Timperleys, Hintlesham, 2pm - 4pm at £4 per person, coffee/tea and biscuits/cakes provided, Sequence/ballroom/Latin dancing. 01473 422427 contact Teresa Co-op Singers meet every Wednesday in term time from 7.30pm to 9pm, Co-op Education Centre Fore Street Ipswich. Car parking is available - entrance from Waterworks St. New members welcome, no auditions, For further information telephone Margie 01473 727829 or Julie 07986 261503.

Art & Craft Group, Body and MindSports Centre, Birkfield Drive, Ipswich, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, all welcome, for details phone 07443 630072 The Phoenix Women’s Group Meeting, The Quakers Friends Meeting House, 39 Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, From 10am-12pm, For more information please telephone 07976 768763 or email: Ip.Phoenix@Virginmedia.Com

Every Thursday

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H YOGA, Museum St Methodist Church Hall, Ipswich. 9.30am-11am and 12.40pm-1.40pm, no joining fees, try one free then from £6.50 per class, 01449 615351 H H H H H H H H H H H H H H Yoga, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 10am - 11am, £3.30 per class, New members welcome, For more details contact 01473 727796 Art Group, Harkstead Village Hall, Harkstead, 10am – 12pm, all welcolme, 01473 787633 Badminton, Handford Hall School, Gatacre Rd, Ipswich, 7.15pm - 9.30pm, experienced players and beginners always very welcome, for a free taster session or more information contact Adrian 01473 464920 Woodbridge Country Market, Woodbridge Community Hall, next to Deben Pool, 10am - 11.15am, Local Home Produced Food, Plants, Vegetables and Hand made crafts for sale, Comfortable tea room to meet your friends, Open to all Free Entry.

Ipswich Country Market, Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Douncy Lane, Ipswich, 10.15am - 11.30am, Lots of home baked and handcrafted items available as well as Gluten free produces and local honey. Seasonal fruit and vegetables hand-picked the day before. Free parking and tea and coffee refreshments available, great meeting place for new and old friends.

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Every Friday

Felixstowe Country Market, Trades & Labour Club, High Road West, Felixstowe, 10am – 11am, www.country-markets.co.uk Art Group, The Salvation Army Priory Centre, Queens Way, Ipswich, 10am – 12pm, £2 per session, An informal group of mixed abilities with lots of chatter, Refreshments and lunch available, For more info 01473 710721, ipswich.priory@salvationarmy.org.uk Carpet Bowls, Sidegate Lane Community Centre Ipswich, 2pm - 5pm, £2.50, per session, New Members very welcome, for more details contact Tony Crane on 01473 410740

Every Saturday

The Lion’s Club of Felixstowe Car Boot Sale, Sunday Market site, Sea Road, Felixstowe, 8am – 1pm, Free entry to the public. Car boot pitches £6 for up to 3 tables (No traders allowed).

Volleyball with Ipswich Ravens, St Alban’s School, Ipswich, 2pm - 4pm, Beginners or experienced, adults (£6) and juniors age 13 upwards (£3), Call or text Steve 07584 636669 Free volleyball with Ipswich Ravens, 2pm-4pm in Christchurch Park, Beginners or experienced, adults and juniors age 9 upwards, Call or text Steve 07584 636669

Wed 28th Sep

Restoration of a Model T Ford car, illustrated by Barry Emms, preceeded by a short AGM, Salvation Army Citadel, 558, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. (Entrance via car park at rear of building), 7pm, Visitors welcome £3.50 at door including Tea / Coffee. Details 01473 414746 / 01473 422145

Fri 30th Sep

Quiz Night, St. John’s Church, Orwell Road, 7.30pm, Teams of up to six persons, £8.00 per person, including a Ploughman’s Supper, Bring your own drinks, Tickets available from Jan Hickman on 01394 677370/07464 595469, Pre-booking essential. Funds are in aid of equipment for disabled access at the church

Sat 1st Oct – Sun 2nd Oct

Book Sale at Chantry Library, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, 10am – 5pm (4pm on Sunday) In aid of library funds

Sat 1st Oct

‘Stand Out for Guide Dogs’ at the Felixstowe Triangle Canopy, 10am – 4pm, Displays and information. Come along and meet Guide Dogs and pups in training, Admission free, 01394 275073.

Sun 2nd Oct

Antiques & Collectors Fair, The Cameo Hotel, Copdock, 9am – 3.30pm, admission £2, Seniors & Students £1.50, largest fair in the area – around 60 tables, For more information 01702 410171,

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Wed 5th Oct

Orwell Decorative and Fine Arts Society Monthly Meeting, Tower Hall, Rushmere St Andrew, 2.15pm, Illustrated Talk: ‘Fine Cell Work and Creativity in British Prisons’ by Magdalen Evans, Non-members welcome for lecture, if space allows, £6 donation asked

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Fri 7th Oct

Monthly Meeting Martlesham Heath Aviation Society, Main Hall, Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath, 7.30pm, Members £3, non-members welcomed at £4. Pay at the door on arrival, for more information visit www.mhas.org.uk or call Howard on 01473 274300

to members and £1.00 for visitors with refreshments available after the talk Suffolk Industrial Archaeology Society Meeting, Ipswich Transport Museum, Cobham Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Speaker: Borin Von Loon - Ghost Signs of Ipswich, Non members welcome; retiring collection to defray costs, Further information – 01473 405116

Sat 8th Oct

Thu 13th Oct

Holistic & Well-being Fair, Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market, 10am to 4pm, A Shopping and pamper day with taster therapies, tarot readings, hand crafted gifts, bespoke jewellery, clothing, sweet treats, Artisan chocolates and more, Free Parking, Refreshments Available Migration Morning, Landguard Bird Observatory, Felixstowe, 7.30am, Guided walk around the Nature Reserve looking for grounded migrants, Plus a visit to the Bird Observatory to see a ringing demonstration (birds and weather permitting). Supervised children welcome. Please bring binoculars and wear appropriate clothing and footwear, In conjunction with the Felixstowe Branch of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Meet in the car park opposite Landguard Fort. Admission free (donations welcome), You must pre-book in advance for this event.

Old Felixstowe Community Market, Old Felixstowe Community Centre, 10am – 12pm, Drop in to the Community Market for bargains and refreshments, Organised by the Old Felixstowe Community Association, Admission free, 01394 286710, www.oldfelixstoweca.org.uk Quiz Night, Broadway House, Orwell Road, Felixstowe, 7pm, Join in the fun Quiz Night, in aid of the Felixstowe Opportunity Group, Teams of six persons. Raffle.

Doors open at 6.45pm, £7.50 per person, including a finger buffet, Pre-booking essential, 01394 286399, www.felixstoweopportunitygroup.org.uk

Sun 9th Oct

Apple Day, Foxburrow Farm, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Melton near Woodbridge, 12pm – 4pm, Apple identification, tasting and juicing, Apple crafts and games. Storytelling. Donkey rides (additional charge) Guided orchard walks. Live music. Home made soup and cakes, £3 Adult, £2 Child, No need to book. Sorry no dogs, 01394 380113, www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org Suffolk Blue Cross Fun Dog Walk, Starts on the seafront near Manning’s Amusements at 10am, Walk to bottom of Maybush Lane and back again - 1.5 miles each way, so 3 miles in total, Check points along the way to offer assistance, Entry by donation on the day, 0300 777 1480, www.bluecross.org.uk

Mon 10th Oct

The Broadside Boys, Sorrel Horse, Shottisham, 8.30pm, The Broadside Boys are fast establishing a name on the national Folk scene, with performances at Folk clubs and Festivals across the country, and appearances on Television and Radio. With a catalogue of songs inspired by their experience of country life in the East of England, and the characters and events that have shaped them, the Broadside Boys are a dynamic and entertaining celebration of our rural heritage.

Wed 12th Oct

Felixstowe Family History Society (in conjuction with Felixstowe History and Museum Society) present ‘Suffolk Punch Trust’ with Bruce Smith, Broadway House, Orwell Road, Felixstowe, 7.30pm, Meetings are Free

Ipswich RSPB Group Indoor Meeting, Sidegate Primary School, Sidegate Lane, 7.30pm, ‘The Birdwatching Bug’, an illustrated talk by Richard Pople, long time birder and traveller. Admission: Local Group members £2.20 (concessions apply), Non-Members £4.00, Juniors £1.00, includes refreshments. All welcome.

Sat 15th Oct

Monthly Beach Litter Pick, Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe, 9.30am, Help keep the beach at Landguard clean and pristine, All welcome, Just turn up, Meet at the southern end of the Bird Observatory compound between the rifle fencing and the Landguard Bungalow (beside the white radar tower). Once finished there is tea/coffee and biscuits back at the Bird Observatory based within Right Battery, Admission free, 01394 673782, www.lbo.org.uk

Sun 16th Oct

Ipswich RSPB Local Group Field Meeting, A walk round Iken and River Alde for waders, wildfowl and autumn birds, Meet at 10am at Iken Cliff car park, Map ref TM398562, Approx 3 hours, 4 miles, Contact 01473 258791, All welcome Felixstowe Mayor’s Charity Craft and Gift Fair, The Orwell Hotel, Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, 10am – 4pm, Come and join the Mayor for the charity craft and gift fair, In aid of the Mayor’s charities - Level Two Youth Project and Guide Dogs, Wide variety of stalls, Refreshments, Entry by donation, 01394 282086/01394 272521/01394 275073, www.felixstowe.gov.uk

Mon 17th Oct

Ipswich Transport Society Meeting, Bridge Ward Club, Austin Street, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Speaker: Jeremy Cooper (MD of Ipswich Buses)- Taking You Places Differently with Ipswich Buses, Admission £2.00 per head, Further information: 01473 405116

Tue 18th Oct

East Suffolk National Trust Association, Rope Hall Kesgrave, IP5 1JF, 7.15pm, The Pevsner architectural guides to the buildings of England, Illustrated talk by Simon Bradley, editor of the guides. Free parking, NT and non NT members welcome. £2 pp. Website www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk Ipswich RSPB Local Group Midweek Walk round Pipers Vale Ipswich, Meet at 10am at car park at Vale entrance, Approx 2 hrs, Map ref TM178419, Contact 01473 714839, All welcome,

Sat 22nd Oct

Halloween Craft Fair, Lawford Venture Centre, Bromley Road, Manningtree, 10.30pm – 4pm, 30 Craft Stalls, Face Painting, Trick or Treat, Inspirational Christmas Gifts, Free Entry, Free Parking, Refreshments, Home Made Cakes, Tel 01206 396868 or email: louisejoplin@btinternet.com, In aid of The Multiple Sclerosis Society

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Charity Family Fun Day, Trimley Sports and Social Club, High Road, Trimley St. Martin, 11am – 5pm, Stalls, refreshments, food and plenty of activities for the little ones, including a guest appearance from Paw Patrol’s very own Chase. Adm Free Silbury Hill Folk Rock duo in concert, Moon & Mushroom, Swilland, 8.30pm, Entry Free

Tues 25th Oct

Funny Bones – Family morning, Foxburrow Farm, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Melton near Woodbridge, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Skeleton crafts, bone trails and activities, £2 Adult, £4 Child, Telephone 01473 890089, Book online at www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org

Thu 27th Oct

Monthly Meeting, Ipswich Branch, Suffolk Family History Society, The Co-Op Education Centre, 11 Fore Street, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Stuart Bowell presents ‘The History of Advertising’, a fascinating story of how what we are surrounded with today evolved, earlier versions would have been seen by your ancestors! Do you remember the Sandwich Board men? £3 for Society members, £3.50 for non-members, for more information call 01473 274300 or visit www.suffolkfhs.org.uk Lunchtime Concert, Christ Church, Tacket St. Ipswich, 1pm, with Silbury Hill, Entry Free, refreshments available from 12pm

Fri 28th Oct

Monsters of the Night– Family Afternoon, Foxburrow Farm, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Melton near Woodbridge, 4pm – 6pm, Pumpkin hunt, campfire cooking & night trails, £4 Child, Book at www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org, Telephone 01473 890089

Sat 29th-Sun 30th Oct

Autumn Show and Sale, Peninsula Craft Group.

Ipswich High Schook, Wolverston. 10am-5pm. Entry £1

Sat 29th Oct

Kirton Arts & Craft Fair, Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton, 10am – 3pm, Come along to this popular annual event and choose from a wide range of delightful items created by local crafters and artists, All profits from the day will be donated to local charities. Admission is free and car parking is available.

Silbury Hill Folk Rock duo in concert, White Horse, Sweffling, 8.30pm, Entry Free,

Sun 30th Oct

Ghosts on the River Cruise, Orwell Lady, to book tickets visit www.orwellrivercruises.com or telephone 01473 258070, Mind, Body & Spirit Fair & Mediumship Demonstration with Steve Gill, Foxhall Community Centre, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, 12.30pm - 4.30 pm (Mediumship Demo 1.30pm to 3pm), Tickets £5.00 from http://opaldawnevents.eu.pn/, in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance and Suffolk Punch Trust

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Taking Business to New Heights

— Expanding firms star in new branding for flagship fund — Four champions for key industry sectors across Suffolk and Norfolk are featured in a new campaign to promote the LEP’s Growing Business Fund grant scheme, which provides up to £500,000 investment to help SMEs invest and grow.

The four businesses are on new leaflets and marketing materials to promote the fund, which has so far awarded over £15.6m to 300 businesses helping to unlock around £100m of private match funding and create over 2,100 new jobs.

They were selected for their commitment to grow and create new employment opportunities across food production, creative design and advanced manufacturing industries.

And one company in Great Yarmouth is among the first to benefit from the LEP’s Oil and Gas Taskforce support, where the Growing Business Fund can be used to support companies during the global oil and gas downturn, to sustain jobs and look for new avenues for growth.

Family-owned engineering firm Hydramec Offshore has received a £200,000 grant which helped them move into new facilities and safeguard high-skilled jobs.

Karl Hawkins, General Manager of the family-owned Great Yarmouth offshore engineering firm Hydramec Offshore said, “We’ve seen tough times in the oil and

gas sector, but the Growing Business Fund has allowed us to buy new premises, doubling previous internal floor space. This vital investment will see increased productivity as we take more production in-house, ensuring that jobs are saved.”

In the Creative Digital sector, Cubiqdesign, based in Newmarket, received a £41,000 grant which meant they could also move to a bigger office and expand their digital team. Gemma Treby, Managing Director of Cubiqdesign said, “As demand for our services increased, we had outgrown our former premises and desperately needed to relocate to a bigger commercial property. We applied for the grant to help plug the funding shortfall and enable the expansion to take place. The application was straightforward and we’ve had tremendous support from the New Anglia Growth Hub advisers throughout.”

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First established in 2004, Stokes Sauces based in Rendlesham, Suffolk, are now a well-recognised brand in shops, hotels and restaurants across the UK. They received a £65,000 GBF grant to buy machinery to produce sauce sachets, new cooking equipment and IT systems. Commercial Director, Chris Reeve said, “The Growing Business Fund has helped us to increase our project range, moving into the sachet market and opening up more financial prospects for the business. This growth has led to us securing new contracts with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to supply selected condiments, such as red onion marmalade and BBQ sauces, on their flights.”

And in Ipswich, manufacturer Colour Marketing Services, a colour sampling business, used their £67,000 grant to buy new machinery and equipment and move into a larger facility on Farthing Road Industrial Estate. Anne Harrison, Finance Director at Colour Marketing Services, said, “We have ambitious growth plans for the future, which include expansion into overseas markets and increasing our product range. The funding allowed us to move to a new facility, which is a light, bright and a comfortable working environment for our employees.”

Chris Starkie, managing director of New Anglia LEP said, “These are the stars of the East, the companies and sectors that are powering our growth and driving the economy. It is great to be able to showcase their achievements in this way and invest in their exciting future plans. So far our Growing Business Fund has helped around 300 companies, we would like to help hundreds more to do the same.”

To help businesses with their applications for the Growing Business Fund, the New Anglia Growth Hub advisers can provide free support and guidance. To find out more about the Growing Business Fund and other programmes, go to newanglia. co.uk/business-support and contact the New Anglia Growth Hub on 0300 333 6536 or email growthhub@newanglia.co.uk

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Search for Britain’s happiest workplace The search is on to find the happiest workplace and worker in the country as part of a new initiative designed to reward Britain’s brightest businesses and employees.

The Laughology Happiness Awards 2016 are the first awards of their kind. They will recognise the importance happiness plays in the nation’s economic performance.

Workplace happiness has become a serious business with a recent University of Warwick and Social

Market Foundation study showing that employee happiness and well-being raise productivity by between 12 and 20 percent. Happiness as a commercial concept has gained much traction in recent years and consultancy Laughology has been

a pioneer in the field. It is launching the awards to mark its tenth anniversary and to honour businesses, organisations and individuals taking happiness seriously.

Nominations are invited in the categories of Happiest Business or Organisation and Happiest Leader, Manager or Employee.

The Laughology Happiness Awards aim to recognise the serious business of happiness, rather than workplace clowns.

Laughology founder and CEO, Stephanie Davies “We are holding the first Laughology Happiness Awards for businesses and organisations because we want to honour the happiest staff, businesses, organisations and managers in the country.

Increasingly organisations are realising how important happiness and humour in the workplace are. Happiness makes people healthier, more resilient, more productive and it promotes positive relationships and creativity. It boosts the bottom line.

“We are looking for the people and organisations that make a real difference and embody the core themes of happiness.”

To submit a nomination, go to www.laughology. co.uk/happiness-awards/ Entries close on October 17th.

The award ceremony will be held in London on 18th November at the roof top conservatory in the RBS building, Bishopsgate, London.

KBL: taking the worry out of accountancy

KBL Accounts are based in Woodbridge and has a growing reputation within Suffolk and the surrounding area, providing a personal and professional accountancy service, for individual clients and businesses. Their business attends to all your taxation and business requirements and at KBL Accounts they offer on-going and personal support you and your business can rely on.

KBL accounts was started by Kelly-Anne Byres back in 2012, four years on and she has expanded her business and now has a growing portfolio of clients across the country. However, Kelly-Anne knows only full well the challenges of running a small business, thus making her perfectly placed to understand the needs of her clients.

Kelly-Anne now has a team of four who work at KBL Accounts, the business is still growing and she is looking to take on new clients daily. There may also be the opportunity in the not too distant future for a new book keeper to be employed as the work load grows.

“Many business owners are now concerned about workplace pensions and this is one of the many areas that people are enquiring about” says Kelly Anne, “This is not as alien as people might first think and is very simple to set up so any business that needs advice please feel free to contact us and we will be only too happy to assist throughout this process.”

At KBL Accounts they offer a range of services for all sizes of business, whether you are a sole trader just needing help with your end of year tax return or a larger business requiring monthly book-keeping, payroll, VAT returns as well as Year end accounts.

They supply professional standards of work at affordable prices with packages tailored to you and your business. With a client base that has grown nationwide, distance need never be a problem for the high standard of service to be delivered.

Unlike many Accountants, Kelly-Anne prides herself on ensuring clients understand and also aides in the growth of their business, she is always on hand to answer your questions and at KBL Accounts they are there for you, when you need them – no more sleepless nights worrying about your finances.

So, whether it’s book-keeping, payroll or taxation services you require then KBL Accounts really does offer a one stop shop for all of your accountancy needs.

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Is your rabbit stressed?

The UK’s leading veterinary charity, PDSA has released distressing statistics that show more than 55% of rabbit owners have identified signs of worrying behaviour in their pet rabbits.

PDSA veterinary surgeon Rebecca Ashman has highlighted the effects of boredom and loneliness on the mental health of rabbits. The findings, taken from the latest PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, suggest that on a weekly basis owners have noted signs of unhappiness in their rabbits such as biting the bars of their run or hutch repeatedly, fur pulling, biting, growling and hissing.

With more than 680,000 rabbits living alone, despite being highly sociable animals, and thousands more living in small hutches with no opportunity for exercise or mental stimulation, Ashman says it is no surprise owners and vets are seeing

these issues on a regular basis.

“Our figures highlight that lack of mental stimulation can have a huge impact on pet behaviour,” says Ashman. “What’s most frustrating is the fact that many of these issues could easily be avoided if rabbits were given the right conditions, diet and companions to live alongside.”

The PDSA is backing a recent campaign to get solitary rabbits paired up with suitable companions from rescue centres. The charity says the findings should be a ‘call to action’ for the 57% of rabbit owners who own single rabbits.

Ashman added, “Pets do so much to enrich and improve our lives, but by not meeting their needs, their

Greyhounds make fantastic pets!

physical and mental wellbeing can be severely compromised. Sadly, rabbits seem to be the forgotten pet.

They can’t speak up and tell us if they’re unhappy, but with the right

information and education, owners can make positive changes to their pets’ lives.” pdsa.org.uk

Greyhounds not just for racing Greyhound Homer Suffolk strive to find loving, forever homes for the greyhounds in their care.

A big part of this process is to promote greyhounds in the community as the wonderful dogs they are and to let everybody know what super pets they make. They can often be found at various shows and fetes with their Greyhound Homer stand and several greyhounds in tow. Once again this year they will be attending the Robin Hood Show, Trinity Park Ipswich on 15th and 16th October. The volunteers and hounds, both homed and homeless, would be very pleased to see you. Alternatively, why not join them on one of their monthly walks where you can usually meet in excess of 65 hounds and their owners. There is quite often a ‘spare’ greyhound for you to walk but please contact them if you have an interest in a particular homeless hound. Their next walk will be in Hadleigh, Suffolk. Check their website for walk details at www.greyhoundhomer.org.uk for further details, and perhaps you’ll be able to meet one of the featured greyhounds currently looking for homes...

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Born in September 2008 Joker is a lively, bouncy boy who is into everything. He has been in a home for a while where he has been much loved.

However, he would be best suited to an experienced owner who will share his sheer enthusiasm for life. Since coming into kennels Joker has demonstrated his charms at a greyhound picnic and a village fete, he loves to be out and about meeting people.

DEXTER Born in February 2013, Dexter is a happy lad who is playful and enjoys ‘fluffing’ up his bedding. Such a helpful hound! He is very affectionate and loves a cuddle and a tummy tickle.

Dexter has been to a golf fundraising day, a country show and more recently a village fete - his behaviour at all of these events has been exemplary.

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Ford’s Focus

New Opening Hours for Baylham House Farm with

Daniel Ford

As the dust begins to settle after the climax of the Paralympics; for this month’s article I will be recounting my favourite stories from the Olympics themselves.

An Olympics of which to be quite frank their had been very little hype surrounding, after the stunning success of London 2012 no one in their right mind believed that the Great British athletes could close to reaching those heights. However, once again our heroic athletes defied the odds and not only collected a record amount of medals, but also finished above a country with approximately 22 times our population (China). If I could I would write about every single one however, I wouldn’t want to put anyone through the tedium of all that so here are just a few!

First on my celebratory agenda is a gymnast, her name is Amy Tinkler and she won bronze in the woman’s floor final. I bet you are wondering, what makes that so special? I’ll tell you what! The fact that earlier this year she took the same GCSE’s that I did. How she managed to avoid vacillating between gymnastics and revision is beyond me. It is simply incredible to think that two months after her exams finished this girl went out and won an Olympic medal, I wish I could say I achieved as much in the aftermath not sure winning a league on FIFA quite matches her achievement.

From the young to the old. Not that 58 is old but in terms of athletes it is quite frankly ancient. Yet that did not stop Nick Skelton from majestically jumping to glory along with horse Big Star. Who knew that a man not far away from collecting his pension on a horse jumping over some fences could capture a nation’s heart? I myself was unconsciously coerced into shouting with joy when his final opponent hit a fence and victory was assured. Another magical story highlighting that you are never ever too old.

It may seem that the farm is quiet at this time of year but it is now that they prepare for the lambing season next year. There are already some groups of ewes running with rams for lambs in February, while others are still waiting to meet ‘the ram of their dreams’ to lamb over Easter.

Following the success of the event last year, in the October half term Baylham House Farm will be staging their Halloween festival.

There will be traditional games and pumpkin carving all of which is included in the normal entry price.

With pigs and piglets, goats and kids, cows and calves – the farm is a great place to entertain, educate and enthral.

Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm is six miles north west of Ipswich, off the B1113 between Great Blakenham and Needham Market. The farm is open from 10am to 5pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday only, until the October half term when it will be open all week. With entry prices at £7 for adults, £6 for concessions, £3 for children (aged four -16) and under four’s free, it would be difficult to find a more entertaining and better value attraction in Suffolk.

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Personally, one story captured my heart more than any other, surprisingly it wasn’t the astonishing double gold achieved by Mo Farah, neither was it Adam Peaty smashing the 100m breastroke World Record to storm to gold. Instead it was a team trying to hit a funny shaped puck into a goal…

The women’s hockey team.

I’m not a big fan of hockey. Never excelled at it at school and in my opinion I think it is fairly tepid to watch. This is lack of passion for the sport is what made it even more surprising that on a Friday night I flicked from football (yes football) to hockey and sat engrossed for 60 minutes.

The desire shown by the ladies in battling on through various injuries won me over, and in the final the amazing fighting qualities they showed despite being largely outplayed was uplifting to watch. Somehow they took the match to penalties.

My dad was shaking. He never watches hockey. It was the power of the Olympics that had me dancing round my room with a feeling of overwhelming euphoria as Hollie Webb scored the decisive penalty.

That is why the Olympics will always be the greatest sporting event on earth, and if Great Britain continue to thrive there will be many more memories like that created.

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Churchill’s Secret Airfield A monthly meeting of the Martlesham Heath Aviation Society will take place on Friday 7th October at 7.30 pm at the Main Hall, Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath. Members £3, nonmembers welcomed at £4. Pay at the door on arrival. Bernard O’Connor presents: ‘Churchill’s most Secret Airfield - RAF Tempsford’. Between 1942 and 1945, RAF Special Duties Squadrons flew from this airfield 50 miles from London - taking women and men on daring, risky, Top Secret missions… dropping agents and spies of the S.O.E. into enemy occupied countries. A fascinating story. For more information visit www.mhas.org.uk or call Howard on 01473 274300 25

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Save Money With Winter Home Interior Trends As the nights start to draw in and the weather starts to change, it invariably means that we will be spending more time inside out of the cold.

This creates an ideal opportunity Winter Colour Trends to update your interior design to something a bit different. However this doesn’t have to cost the earth, www.myvouchercodes.co.uk have put together their predictions for the biggest interior trends this winter that you can try in your home without breaking the bank.

Dark, moody colours combined with pops of colours are going to be big this year. Various shades of grey are a great way to provide a tranquil feel to a space, allowing for a perfect base to experiment with.For a richer colour scheme midnight blues are a great choice, while adding bursts of bright pastel hues create eyecatching focal points within the room.

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For those who are looking for a lighter colour scheme, natural tones are a popular choice.

Chalky hues create a calming and relaxing environment especially when combined with organic and synthetic materials that mimic nature such as winter branches, fur rugs and tweed throws.

Money saving tip: use an online paint calculator to work out exactly how much paint you have to buy leaving a little left over for touch ups.

Store your paint in a cool dry place making sure to clean the paint from the sealing rim of the can to create an air tight seal and to prevent the paint from drying out; if you are still unsure about the seal use some cling film as a gasket between the can and lid.

Strategic Pops of Colour

A few years ago, the trend was to make a bold statement by painting vibrant colours to walls to make them stand out, but the trouble with this is that it can look dated quickly.

This year we are seeing the trend of adding strategic pops of colour in smaller quantities with the use of coloured accessories and furniture.

Colourful furniture, throws and cushions can add the right amount of colour into a room without making it look gaudy, and the best thing is that you can change the theme of the room more easily to reflect your mood, the season and your taste without having to get the paint rollers out.

Money saving tip: Making your own quilts is a great way of creating colourful artwork that also has a function; the whole family can get involved too, adding to it as the years go by to create a patchwork of family life.

Refined upcycling

Upcycling has been a popular hobby over the past few years as people look to repurpose dated or tired furniture to fit into modern life.

Paint manufacturers have been getting in on this trend too and now offer a wide range of furniture paint in a vast array of colours.

Re-upholstering furniture is also a cheap way to change the look and feel of a piece without breaking the

bank; these can also be customised to add a bit of character and individual flair while creating an eyecatching focal point to any room.

Money saving tip: local auctions and car boot sales are the best places to find a furniture bargain.

Also look at buying your own fabric when having your furniture upholstered; this is usually cheaper than paying for the labour and fabric together from one source.

Retro Inspired Tech

We have seen a resurgence of retro technology over the past few years, especially when it comes to vinyl players, typewriters and retro games consoles, but technology brands on the whole seem to be going for a retro theme as well with their new products.

Gone are the days of hard lines and impersonal gadgets; the latest technology has the same fundamental ideas as the first domestic electronics of the 50s and 60s that it should be part of the furniture and seamlessly blend in.

We are already seeing a range of technology giants opt for softer lines in their electronics and encompassing retro design ideals with cutting edge smart technology and we expect this trend to continue into next year.

Money saving tip: There are certain times of the year that technology and electricals go down in price such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and before major sporting events like the World Cup and the Olympics; these times of year are great for bagging yourself a bargain on technology.

Speaking about their money saving home décor tips, General Manager of My Voucher Codes, Chris Reilly, said, “Winter may be the time of year where you hide away inside in the warmth and comfort of your home, but no one said you couldn’t do it in style. We want to be able to show people that home updates can be easily achievable without having a big budget.” www.myvouchercodes.co.uk

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OCTOBER – not just about Halloween!

Keats of course called Autumn the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness.

I am just luxuriating in the wonderful extended summer we seem to be having and enjoying some lovely times with my dogs.

We are blessed in Ipswich, Woodbridge and Felixstowe to be near water in all three places but the forests and country parks are also especially intoxicating this time of year. And I remind myself daily of the reasons I started my own businesses, one of which was to be able to have a dog. Now of course with three, my life has changed forever but I still go out walking to places I probably wouldn’t if I didn’t need to walk them.

Orwell Country Park today watching two of my dogs running off in the distance, the sun coming through the trees and playing with the light on the leaves was mesmerising and triggered a memory.

I used to be a tour guide years ago and one of my favourite tours when based in Paris was Fontainebleu. The beautiful staircase at the chateau was where Napoleon delivered his abdication speech and I used to read it out to my passengers in an ‘allo ‘allo French accent to get them in the mood! After the tour, I would take them through the forests at Fontainebleu,

the inspiration for the impressionist painters who experimented with the play on light in their paintings – an impression of light if you will.

Coaches were not really allowed to drive through the forest but most times I was able to persuade the drivers the trip was safe and worthwhile and you could just imagine how drawn the impressionists were to this place. The sunlight today brought that all back to me, happy days.

As I was leaving the park I saw a gathering of men, women and children beautifully and colourfully dressed. As the children stroked my dogs, I stopped to ask a young father with a two month old son what was happening. It was the Hindu festival of Ganesha celebrated in honour of this elephant headed god. A very auspicious festival apparently, celebrated so that every new activity that is started is successfully completed without any obstacles.

with them as the music started to play and the ceremony started.

It can be celebrated at home, at work or in public and this public celebration involved installing a clay image of Ganesha in a temporary shrine for worship. At the end of the festival, the idol is immersed in a body of water which disintegrate over time. He told me they all walk through the park and they have obtained permission to immerse the idol in the River Orwell. I kind of wished I could walk back through the park

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Deben Flower Club Celebrating 45 Years of Fun Friendship and Flowers In October the Deben Flower Club will be celebrating its Sapphire Anniversary with a special demonstration by national demonstrator Nick Grounds.

The Flower Club celebrate with cake and bubbly and maybe even win one of Nick’s designs in the raffle, on Tuesday 11th October at 7.30pm at Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton. Visitors will be assured of a warm welcome. £5.00 to include celebration cake and bubbly.

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Hedgehog-friendly gardening People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) have together produced a free guide of tips to make your gardens hedgehog-friendly this and help this small British mammal in decline.

Gardens and urban green spaces provide a vital habitat for hedgehogs to live in, but their numbers have fallen by more than a third over the last 10 years.

By making your garden more hedgehog-friendly you will be helping these animals at a time when there numbers are in decline.

The tips offer advice and easy practical tasks for all the family to get involved in, whether greenfingered or not, for example:

Link your gardens

Hedgehogs roam between 1-2km each night in search of food, shelter and potential mates.

They can also change nesting sites more than once during their hibernation period. It’s therefore critical that they can access a wide range of gardens and placing a 13cm x 13cm hole in your garden walls or fences will let hedgehogs through, but be too small for most pets. Once you’ve made a hole in your fence you can add it to the national map on the Hedgehog Street website.

Food and water

Hedgehogs really benefit from extra food, using it as a supplement to their natural diet.

Meaty cat or dog food, hedgehog food, meal worms and chopped, unsalted peanuts are all suitable.

Hedgehogs are lactose intolerant and should only be given water to drink.

Log piles

One of the best features for a plethora of wildlife, especially the hedgehogs. These provide a safe, secure site for breeding or hibernating. They are also insect factories, providing a year round food supply for hedgehogs.

Ponds & swimming pools

Hedgehogs are good swimmers but they often drown through sheer exhaustion as they are unable to get out of ponds or swimming pools.

If you have a garden pond, make sure at least one side slopes gently to allow any hedgehog to get out, or you can form a ramp out of chicken wire or something similar to create an escape route.

Bonfires

Any pile of wood or brush is going to be an attractive prospect for a hedgehog looking for somewhere dry and cosy to make a nest for sleeping or for hibernation. Check any piles of wood or garden refuse for a nesting hedgehog before burning.

Netting

Due to their spines and their tendency to curl up, hedgehogs are very prone to getting tangled up in netting. This can lead to the netting acting like a snare causing damage, sometimes fatal, to the hedgehog.

Make sure any unused netting (including sports netting) is stored off the ground and that pea netting is high enough from the ground to allow hedgehogs to pass under safely

Chemicals

Slug pellets are the most well-known chemical hazard to hedgehogs.

However, other pesticides are also thought to affect hedgehogs; herbicides can lead to a decrease in the number of earthworms in lawns resulting in less food for

hedgehogs and other insecticides can reduce the amount of other invertebrates available for the hedgehogs to eat. Wood preservers can also be harmful to hedgehogs as they will often lick freshly treated fences. Try to use a water-based environmentally friendly treatment instead.

To find out more information about encouraging hedgehogs in your neighbourhood’ and to find out more about other ways in which you can help them visit www.hedgehogstreet.org If you see a hedgehog that is smaller than 550 grams (1lb) either at night or during the day in October, then it is not big enough to survive the winter without supportive feeding.

You should contact a local rescue centre for advice about what to do.

It may need capturing in a box and delivering to the centre.

Helping the Stars of the Night The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), Bat Conservation Trust and The Wildlife Trusts have joined forces to launch a new competition to identify the best insect-friendly plant display in the country.

Bats need insects and so gardeners are being urged to consider this wonderful nocturnal mammal when making planting choices – to help sustain bats in the future.

While bats can be found in the most rural and urban of settings, most of us are unaware of them and why these endearing creatures need our help to survive.

Advice and inspiration to attract and support bats in your garden can be found in the new free booklet and online guide: Stars of the Night – working together to create a ‘batty’ neighbourhood. This booklet draws on the partners’ combined gardening and nature conservation expertise.

It contains: • Great ideas for laying on a bat banquet in your garden, balcony or window-box • Details of which bats are most likely to visit your garden and how to listen for them • A seasonal guide to what bats are doing throughout the year • Advice on reducing outdoor lighting - floodlit gardens are detrimental to bats The Wildlife Trusts, Bat Conservation Trust and RHS hope to inspire gardeners and wildlife lovers everywhere - in town and country - to go batty. In the autumn, in time for Halloween, the partnership will celebrate bats with a specially-themed Wild About Gardens Week which will run from 24th – 30th October and include:

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How Could Brexit Hit Your Energy Costs?

Brexit: it’s the biggest topic of conversation not just in the UK, but throughout Europe.

The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union is undoubtedly going to hit consumers’ wallets in many different areas, from food through to travel. What’s more, it could also cause the price of energy to shoot up – something that will cause consternation to those already paying large energy bills.

But why will this rise occur, and is there anything the consumer can do to protect against it?

Why Will Energy Prices Rise?

There’s no crystal ball, however all the signs point to the fact that the EU exit will see energy prices rise.

But why is this? Well, it all has to do with the value of the pound, which has been sharply declining in the wake of the referendum result. This decline, in a nutshell, means that importing will become much more expensive for UK individuals and companies, including the various energy companies.

Why should the energy industry be concerned by importing costs though? Well, it’s because the UK

currently imports a huge amount of energy from Europe, in order to satisfy the high demand from the UK’s population. If the UK’s power companies are having to pay higher rates for this energy, you can guarantee that they’ll pass these higher costs onto their customers, thus leading to increased energy bills.

Imports are also important in another way as well, as the UK’s energy infrastructure is supported by many imported materials and other goods, especially from China.

So, it will now cost more for this infrastructure to be maintained to an acceptable level. Once again, these costs will find their way to the consumer.

Could the Government Intervene?

There is one way in which the government could negate the effect of energy price rises, and it comes with the eradication of VAT on energy – something that would become possible thanks to the lack

of regulation from the EU. VAT on energy is currently at 5%, therefore meaning consumers would benefit by this much if it were removed. The chances of this happening though?

Almost zero, as you’ll see below…

Should the government abolish the 5% rate of VAT on energy, they would lose out massively. In fact, it is estimated that it would cost them around £1.5bn in lost revenue. In this period of financial instability, the government simply can’t afford to take risks like this. This is why it is incredibly unlikely they’d want to lose this invaluable source of income.

Even if they did decide to abolish the rate, they would have to make it up elsewhere, meaning that they’d either need to cut back on services, or raise taxes in different areas. So, the public would still end up paying in one way or another.

How to Protect Against Rising Energy Costs

If energy prices rise, they’ll rise across the board. This means that you’ll be unable to escape these price rises, and will have to find some extra cash to pay for them.

You can limit the impact they have though, simply by ensuring that you’re on the very best energy tariff around. With the number of different tariffs offered by the Big Six – as well as the tariffs offered by smaller energy providers – this can be tricky though.

There’s really no need to get too confused though. It’s easy to compare energy and switch tariffs online using PayingTooMuch.com’s online energy comparison tool.

Simply input your details and you’ll get instant results, so why not try using it today?

Charity Pudding Event A scrumptious dessert is a perfect way to end a meal – so why not make that the main attraction? Round up some friends, be a bit naughty and treat yourselves to a night of indulgence in aid of a great cause!

Local award winning hearing care specialists, The Hearing Care Centre invites you to attend their very popular event which gives the opportunity for dessert lovers to spend an evening in pudding paradise at The Swan, Westerfield. You will not only be allowed but positively encouraged to sample every dessert on the menu, and at the same time raise money for the fantastic charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

The charity, close to the hearts of The Hearing Care Centre, delivers specialist training for hearing dogs which provides invaluable emotional support and gives many deaf people confidence, independence and constant companionship - which totally transforms lives.

The Swan at Westerfield, located on the outskirts of Ipswich, is the ideal location to enjoy a great range of wines, ales and delicious food amongst a great atmosphere. During the evening, guests can enjoy a delightful mini main course and all you can eat mouth-watering desserts from a huge selection supplied by Deben Inns! Foodie competitions and a big prize draw will give those in attendance time to digest between tasters to ensure maximum samples are enjoyed by all.

The Hearing Care Centre Charity Pudding Club Evening is being held on Wednesday 19th October 2016 (7.30pm), at The Swan, Westerfield.

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Autumn at RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden As the days shorten, the temperature drops and the central heating button starts to beckon, it can be easy to forget about what’s happening out in the garden, but life goes on out there as autumn progresses and the wildlife is as busy as ever.

The insects will have an easier time of it if we provide some late nectar and pollen sources in the form of late-flowering plants such as sedums, asters and Michaelmas daisies. Many insects over-winter, some going on to provide food for hungry birds in springtime. Our butterfly numbers, of Peacocks and Red Admirals for example, have been very low this year, possibly because of the long and heavy rains during June, so it’s very important that the latest broods that did manage to emerge late in the summer have the chance to feed well before hiding away for the winter in nooks and crannies around

JOE SWIFT: A Man About The Garden TV presenter and gardener Joe Swift will be touring the UK this Autumn from mid September, join him as he digs deep to reveal his fascinating journey from his Rock n Roll youth to becoming one of the country’s top Garden Designers. Hear what really happens behind the scenes at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Gardeners World and find out what it takes to get a Chelsea Show Gold Medal?

Joe will share all this with you and take questions on any part of his life and career but warns that answering questions on dead plants isn’t top of his list!’

Joe comes from a family or actors and writers his dad is Clive Swift who most famously played the brow-beaten husband in BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances while his mother is acclaimed novelist Margaret Drabble.

And his late uncle, David Swift, was best known as the badly-behaved news anchor Henry Davenport in Channel 4’s classic 90s satire, Drop The Dead Donkey.

Joe’s TV credits include Gardeners World, RHS Flower shows at Chelsea, Hampton Court, Tatton Park and Malvern, Small Town Gardens and The Great Chelsea Garden Challenge amongst others. He writes a weekly column for the Times, monthly for Gardeners World magazine. He has appeared on Celebrity Masterchef and celebrity Bake Off, and although Paul Hollywood said his meringues were ‘superb’, failed to get past round one!

Joe performed in a rock band in the eighties and does still have the odd tinkle on his bass. Away from the cameras, Joe gets involved in community and school gardens, and is an ambassador for the National Gardens Scheme and patron of the Horniman Museum.

• Joe Swift will be at the Apex, Bury St Edmunds on Monday 3rd October. To book tickets contact the Box Office on 01284 758000 or visit www.theapex.co.uk

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Crab apples, holly berries and rose hips will all be appreciated by birds and small mammals too, and at Flatford Wildlife Garden they will also be leaving plenty of flower and grass seed heads in the borders for their winter supplies. But before the garden is completely given over to them for the colder months, they have the October half-term holidays to enjoy!

From Monday October 24th until Sunday October 30th, there will be family activities with an autumn theme available every day. Sowing tree seeds, investigating life among the leaf litter and nature trails are just some of the activities planned, so take your family along to Flatford Wildlife Garden to take part. There’s no need to book and you’ll receive a warm welcome.

There will also be lots of information to share about how to make gardens more wildlife friendly. Full details of the activities will be on the website: www.rspb.org.uk/Flatford.

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It’s not too late - You can lose weight and get ready for the festive season With the summer behind us and the nights starting to draw in, we all start to think about the events coming up - Halloween, Bonfire Night and of course Christmas and the New Year. It is also a time to reflect on how your are feeling with your weight particularly if you have a good social life and are thinking about your wardrobe for the forthcoming party season.

At Kay Fletcher Fitness they often have people contact them desperate to lose some weight so they can get into their party clothes and all asking the same question “Have we left it too late?” The answer is NO - you will be amazed at what a difference you can make in just a few weeks if you are prepared to make some changes. So we asked Kay of Kay Fletcher Fitness what results could be achieved between now and the end of the year and what we would have to do.

Set a goal and Be realistic about what you want to achieve - if you get started at the beginning of October you have 12 weeks until Christmas so could easily lose 1/2 a stone or a stone and maybe more depending on how much you have to lose and how hard you are prepared to work.

amount we put on our plates and also the snacks we eat between and after meals.

“We also recommend to our members that they get more active and move more. If you are short of time then a HiiT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout is ideal as it burns more fat than any other type of exercise even when your exercise session is over. We also recommend all our members aim for 10,000 steps a day and this helps to keep them focused on moving more.

“If anyone wants help and support in losing weight then we would encourage them to come along to one of our classes and see what we have to offer.

We have a choice of healthy eating plans and offer 45 minutes of exercise at all our regular weighing classes Monday - Thursday. We are friendly and approachable and never judge anyone so no matter whether you have a few pounds or several stone to lose we can help you.”

Inch Loss is also important as it is not all about the number on the scales and this can be achieved through exercise. We always recommend our members take their measurements at the start of their weight loss journey as often our shape changes and our clothes fit better when we start exercising.

We asked Kay what advice she would give to someone who has a few stubborn pounds they want to lose. “The two areas I would recommend people focus on to start with is to cut out snacks and to reduce their portion sizes. Too often it is not the food we eat that causes the problem but the

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Showing the way to a better night’s sleep Alison Francis, who is better known by her Guru name, Anandi, has broken through the barrier of sleep deprivation and depression, when fighting her own insomnia which lasted for 15 years. After a trial of sleeping tablets lasting just one day, she released they were not for her. Anandi believes they mask the problem and cause insomnia to manifest into something worse.

When desperately searching for a solution to her insomnia, she came across a natural health therapy known as Ayurveda. Originating from ancient India, Ayurveda has five key elements that are – Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. It uses a variety of exercises, including breathing techniques, to maintain balance. Anandi believes that if her life goes out of balance, she suffers and Ayurveda teaches how to sustain balance.

Following the success of her treatment, Anandi went on to create her own service called the ‘Personal Sleep Review’, using the Ayurveda principles. Her own process helps people get to the root of their sleep disturbances. Her Sleep Review guides people through the complete approach of the therapy.

Anandi, who is based in London and travels widely explains, ‘The custom-tailored Ayurvedic approach is the key to getting long term results and total relief from insomnia.’

The sleep guru has many useful tips that can help improve a night’s sleep: • Avoid caffeine and alcohol • Lengthening and deepening the breath calms the mind.

• A busy mind is never going to sleep well – a daily ritual that nurtures the soul is vital for a relaxed sleep • Go to bed early and avoid technology, read a book • Enjoy a diet with plentiful fruit and vegetables • Turn the lighting down in the evening • Avoid heavy conversations before bed time • Keep your bedroom tidy and free of clutter.

life to figure out what could be causing insomnia and the best approach for treatment. This regime starts with a complimentary 15 minute discovery call by phone or Skype to discuss the client’s current situation with insomnia and to discuss what’s possible. The process starts with an intensive online questioning process, followed by the appropriate consultation choice. Prices range from £195-£1,495.

Anandi has written her first book called the ‘Breathe Better, Sleep Better’. Her new book offers many practical tools including how to help detox the digestive system, how to calm the nervous system and how to stimulate your circulatory system. ‘Breathe Better, Sleep Better’ will soon be available online or direct from her website.

The ‘Personal Sleep Review’ begins with an interview with the guru herself who then creates a unique assessment plan to conquer insomnia.

She examines every aspect of an individual’s

Leisure Centres set for transformation Suffolk Coastal has announced ambitious plans to invest in its leisure centres.

The work is part of the council’s commitment to improve its leisure centre offer and to encourage more people to become more active. One of Suffolk Coastal’s 10 priorities in its Business Plan focuses on the need to provide high-quality, modern leisure centres that the whole community can enjoy, with state-of-the-art equipment, that come at no additional cost to the tax payer.

The work builds on the progress made by the Leisure Strategy formed in 2014, which sets out how improvements to the leisure provision will be made across the district, over the next 10 years.

A five year programme is now being launched, with Deben Leisure Centre as the first to be upgraded, followed by Leiston and then Felixstowe.

While the timetable of works is still being finalised, it is expected that refurbishments will start at Deben Leisure Centre in 2017, with the other centres following in subsequent years.

Suffolk Coastal is working closely with its

operational leisure partners, Places for People Leisure, to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum and existing users receive regular communications and updates.

Cllr TJ Haworth-Culf, Cabinet Member for Customers, Communities and Leisure, said, “We’re delighted that we now have plans in place to ensure we have high quality leisure centres across the district that will become places communities can be proud of.

“When our leisure centres were first built, they gave our communities a great sense of pride, such as Deben Pool which couldn’t have been built without the support and hard work of local groups and residents. However, our leisure centres are now aging and need updating to today’s and future standards so that they have the best facilities and become the destinations of choice for our residents.

“We want to increase the number of people using our leisure facilities and boost overall numbers of people taking part in health and well-being activities as part of our commitment to getting more people fit and active.

“Residents and visitors to Suffolk Coastal will have the opportunity to experience dramatically improved facilities with new equipment in a modern setting. We hope the investment and transformation it will bring will make our leisure centres places our communities are truly proud of.”

Proposals for Deben Leisure Centre are being developed to take account of the current and future market and with the benefit of customer feedback. They will include an additional floor added to the front of the building, with purpose built family changing areas and separate changing facilities for use by schools.

Two studios are also being provided, one to incorporate a spin room and the other for fitness classes, which will also be available for community hire. The new gym has been designed to be more spacious, featuring modern equipment and the pool area will feature a new health suite with a steam room, sauna and ice room.

• The plans and proposals are available to download from the Suffolk Coastal website: www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/leisure/sportandleisuredevelopment/suffolk-coastals-leisure-centre-redevelopment-programme and can also be viewed in the foyer of Deben Leisure Centre.

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Don’t ignore gum disease — seek expert help If you suffer from gums that bleed when you brush them, bad breath or bad tastes in your mouth, or loose or drifting teeth, it is most likely you are suffering from gum disease.

A staggering 90 per cent of us suffer from gum disease at some point in our lives but with good dental care the risks can be easily controlled.

You should never ignore gum disease because scientific research has found links between severe gum disease and general health conditions such as diabetes, strokes, cardiovascular disease, poor pregnancy outcomes and even dementia. So, it goes without saying that the importance of looking after the health of our gums through a good oral hygiene routine and regular hygiene visits is even more important than ever.

Recent coverage in the news found there is a lack of evidence that using dental floss is beneficial to oral health, but leading health charity, the Oral Health Foundation, has highlighted the continued importance of regular interdental cleaning.

Dr Nigel Carter OBE, of the Oral Health Foundation said: “Brushing alone only cleans three of the five surfaces of our teeth, so cleaning between our teeth is a critical part of good oral hygiene as it helps to prevent gum disease by removing plaque from areas the toothbrush alone cannot reach.

not advisable to give up but you might want to try interdental brushes as an alternative.”

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“For some time the recommendation in the UK has been to use interdental brushes rather than floss as the evidence for their effectiveness is stronger.

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5 ways to prevent ‘running’ into injuries’ My Quay Boxing in the ring, or getting your head down in a rugby scrum is more dangerous than simply going for a run, right? Wrong.

Recent research reveals that you are more likely to suffer from an injury through running, than many other sports including the likes of boxing, rugby and even horse riding!

To help us prevent running injuries here are the experts top tips…

1. Every runner should try Pilates Controlling your alignment and breathing will help with your core stability.

This is essential for a good running technique, you may think you’re just running using mainly your legs but you also engage your lower abdomen muscles. “In terms of runners, sometimes a slight imbalance in the body will go on to create problems because it’s such a repetitive movement that you’re doing. Even a small adjustment in your posture or in your core stability can make a huge impact,” says Lynne Robinson, Founder of Body Control Pilates.

2. Spot common foot problems If you have persistent pain, soreness, a feeling of excess heat, or any kind of swelling in your feet go to your GP or a podiatrist. But look after your feet at home, too. Try a PediRoller, which helps to relax the bottom of the foot, ideal for before or after running, or just after a long day on your feet. Leave the PediRoller in the fridge overnight and roll each foot back and forth over it for five minutes.

“Regular use of the PediRoller will go a long way to warding off dreaded plantar fasciitis, as it can help reduce inflammation of the affected tissue and strengthen muscles in the sole of the foot. Plantar Fasciitis is a common and very painful foot condition, referring to inflammation of the tissue that runs from the heel along the arch of the foot. When running, the repetition of the foot hitting the ground causes damage to the tissue resulting in a tight feeling in the sole of the foot,” says Dave Wain, Carnation Footcare podiatrist.

3. Wear the correct footwear “Remember to change worn out footwear. Running shoes in particular should be replaced after approximately 500 miles. It’s also important to not wear someone else’s footwear, as each person has individual needs to what is comfortable and supportive to their feet,” explain Michael Ratcliffe, Carnation Footcare Podiatrist.

4. Up your fish intake To help prevent pain and inflammation, which can be a common occurrence for runners it’s important to keep your omega-3 levels high.

“The omega-3s EPA and DHA, found in oily fish, are known to have antiinflammatory properties. So Make sure you’re getting your daily dose of Omega-3 as this could help prevent injuries,” explains Nutritionist, Cassandra Barns.

5. Prevent injury with protein It is crucial to have an adequate protein intake, as this food group helps repair muscle tissue and reduces muscle breakdown after exercise. “Fish, meat and eggs are generally the best sources of protein, as the concentration and quality of protein in plant foods are not as high. Vegetarians and vegans need to pay particular attention to getting enough protein and a variety of protein sources to meet their needs.

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I visited the new Quay Place well-being Centre, St Mary’s Church to take a sneak preview at the facilities during Ipswich’s heritage buildings open day.

It’s looking very good, the refurbishment is in the final stages and I’m certainly looking forward to beginning to work in Ipswich town centre to coincide with the opening of this exciting new facility. Of course – with most of my work meeting places being in Woodbridge, only eight miles away – some people actually prefer to travel a little away from their home environment to engage with therapy, coaching etc. But it will be good for me to be more on the spot for those who don’t wish to travel – and to be meeting with other colleagues. My line of work can feel a bit isolated at times and at those times it’s great to have colleagues nearby.

So, by October/November I should be ‘installed’… it’s good seasonal timing really. I guess we all have the childhood memory of ‘the new school year’ starting in September. Long after school is completed this still tends to be that time of year when we consider making a start on new projects: a new adult education class, the gym, swimming more often, a singing group, an eight week mindfulness course?

My Quay Place project is clearly a work project – not doubt work will always have new projects to present to us. But why don’t you,

this autumn, make a particular focus upon a new creative project in the personal – leisure - realm of life? It’s a realm that SO often gets neglected as all the ‘oughts’, ‘shoulds’ and ‘have to’s of life muscle in – like petty tyrants – with their urgent demands.

Psychological research in the investigation of both stress and depression has identified a phenomenon known as the exhaustion funnel. Simply put, as we become more stressed or more depressed, the first of our regular activities that become sacrificed are the creative, nurturing, leisure pursuits (“Oh, I haven’t GOT TIME/ENERGY for that this week”). Paradoxically, it’s just what we most need to maintain at these times because these personal activities give us a lift, they go some way towards repairing the burnout of the weekly grind and remind us of the things that really matter.

Don’t wait for the hints of stress or depression to do this – pop in a few new, valued, autumnal projects into your spiral - because you, and your sanity, are worth it.

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Tax Evasion on increase after scrapping of tax discs DVLA annual accounts show a £93m loss in revenue following the abolition of the paper tax disc Revenue from vehicle excise duty has fallen by £93m in the year following the abolition of the paper tax disc, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s newly published annual report and accounts show.

The DVLA’s accounts show revenue from vehicle tax fell from £6.023bn at the end of March 2015 to £5.930bn a year later.

The RAC, which was fearful that the impact of the scrapping of the tax disc would lead to a loss in revenue due to increased evasion, is now concerned the loss has proved to be even greater than the Government’s own estimate of £80m over the course of 2015.

A year ago the Department for Transport conducted a roadside survey which projected that about 1.5% of all vehicles on the road were unlicensed – the equivalent of about 560,000 vehicles – a rate of 1.4% unlicensed vehicles, compared with 0.6% in 2013 – or the equivalent of 210,000 vehicles.

As a result the Department’s statisticians estimated a loss to the exchequer of around £80 million.

In Great Britain specifically they estimated annual losses would rise from £35m in June 2013 to £78m in June 2015.

While the RAC understands there may be other factors affecting the DVLA’s revenue loss such as

greater numbers of ‘cheaper to tax’ low carbon emission vehicles being taxed, it is concerned the figure may continue to rise in the coming years as a result of increased evasion.

RAC spokesman Simon Williams said, “It is worrying that the reduction in revenue from vehicle tax has exceeded the Government’s own estimate. Some may argue that a £93m loss is only £13m higher than expected, this represents an increase of £58 million on the corresponding period before the tax disc was abandoned and far exceeds the £10 million savings arising from no longer issuing tax discs. This loss is a significant sum and one that merits further investigation.

“While there are several factors which may have adversely contributed to a reduction in revenue including unfamiliarity with the new system and greater numbers of ‘cheaper to tax’ low carbon emission vehicles being taxed, we need to fully understand how great a part evasion plays.

We therefore urge the Department for Transport to carry out another roadside survey of unlicensed vehicles this year to fully assess the untaxed vehicle situation. If this were to find that the number of untaxed vehicles is still at the same rate as when the last survey was conducted or, worse still, has increased, then action needs to be taken urgently to counter this.”

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“Now that paper tax discs have disappeared from the windscreen of vehicles, payment is logged within the DVLA database and the country’s network of automatic number plate recognition cameras are relied upon to catch motorists who avoid paying – deliberately or not, together with a debt collection agency which is used to chase non-payers.

“As these same cameras are also used to catch uninsured drivers, of which there are estimated to be over a million, we felt it was reasonable to model the number of car tax evaders on this figure which showed us that lost revenue from evaders could increase dramatically.

“It would be extremely worrying if we were to find that car tax evasion has increased from the 560,000 figure estimated in June 2015. We just hope that this doesn’t prove to be the tip of the iceberg and that the figure does not keep on rising, especially as the DVLA had predicted the new system would lead to savings of £10m.”

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Used car of the month: BMW X1

Head of Valuation Services at My Car Check, Gavin Amos, said, “Often overlooked as a used vehicle, the BMW X1 represents a surprisingly affordable route into the premium sector. They take mileage very well, have the typical BMW driver-focused appeal, and offer plenty of room as a family car. Perhaps due to competition from the likes of Nissan’s Qashqai and Audi’s Q3, the X1 often seems to fall off the radar. As a result, there are usually plenty on the used market to choose from. The frugal yet flexible diesel engine models generally hold their value better, and full service history is a big plus.”

As to market trends, Amos said, “Used car sales have slowed over the last month, which is only to be expected at this time of year. Retail customers are spending their disposable income on holidays, so motor dealers’ forecourts are quieter than normal. Come autumn, and the arrival of the new 66 plate, there’ll be a surge in new car buying activity, with plenty of good condition trade-ins providing a welcome boost for the used market.”

Used bike of the month: Honda Fireblade CBR900RR

On the motorbike, scooter and moped sector, My Car Check’s Rob Hobson

said, “All Honda Fireblade CBR900RR examples are increasingly sought after, from the first incarnation in 1992, by legendary Japanese designer Tadao Baba, to the last 2002-04 model, prior to the launch of the current CBR1000RR. The Fireblade went through many changes – gaining weight, losing weight, and being more and less track-orientated – with some models more in demand than others.

The 954cc CBR900RR is still relatively affordable and an un-crashed example, if you can find one, will do everything you could ask of a road bike. As always, checking the history will help you avoid a lot of the common used market pitfalls.”

As to market trends, Hobson said, “It is very much a mixed report this month. New registration numbers for 2016 are still up, although July was down compared to the same month in 2015 – the first time that’s happened this year. Most feedback also suggests that the used market is rather muted. It might well be down to lack of use thanks to the unpredictable weather, but people seem to be hanging on to their existing bikes. There are certainly fewer prime condition examples available to buy, and demand is sluggish. Hopefully a few weeks of late summer sunshine might prompt a bit more activity.”

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The glitzy event, held at the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth in September, saw Euro Car Parts Head of Communications & PR, Paul Baylis, and Brand & Communications Manager, Áine McCarthy, collect the trophies for Best Large Motor Factor of the Year and Suspension Product Supplier of the Year, as well as framed certificates for being Highly Commended in the Filter Supplier, Garage Cleaning Product and Extra Mile Award categories.

Dave Brown, Production Editor of Workshop magazine, said, “We’d like to congratulate Euro Car Parts on their success in the inaugural Workshop Power awards. There was plenty of positive feedback for the company when we came to examine our readers’ completed survey forms during the judging process – and the marks they received led to their success on our awards night. To win five awards during the evening was an exceptional achievement.”

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GARDENER with a RHS Certificate.

Available with very reasonable rates.

Can do all small garden jobs.

Tel: Nick on

01728 861234 or 07557 876392

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— Local Company —

01473 421082 07710 154460

Windscreen Replacements • Door Glass • Sunroofs • Van Conversions • Window Tinting • Front & Rear Light Tinting

Block Paving & Groundwork Specialists

West End Road, Ipswich IP1 2DZ Web: www.carglassandtrim.co.uk Email: info@carglassandtrim.co.uk

01473 530101

• Patios • Tarmacing/Tar & Chip • Walls • Drainage • Fencing • Hard Landscaping • Block Paving Cleaned, Refilled & Sealed For free no obligation quote call

www.randadriveways.com

fizzwig

Are you having trouble setting up or operating your TV / Audio or DVD? Has your equipment stopped working?

Does your TV need a re-tune?

01473 270689 / 07799 231279 or email enquiries to darren.wootton@sky.com

693803

Tel: 01473 214611

Certass Reg: 002304

Quality Workmanship at Affordable Prices • Fascia • Soffits • Guttering • Conservatories • Cladding • Windows & Doors • General Repairs & Other Home Improvements

☎ 07802

DESIGNS

an award-winning employer

Do u Love talking on the

?

?

Want to earn while you learn

Fizzwig Designs are looking for an

Greenfuture

E L E C T R I C A L & P LU M B I N G Electrical, Plumbing & Renewable Energy Specialists

01728 604368

www.greenfutureenergy.co.uk

Unit 3, Farnham Industrial Estate, Farnham, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1JZ

APPRENTICE

Fizzwig Designs are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their expanding design company as an apprentice in their sales team.

The company produce a monthly publication, Ipswich24 Magazine, and the successful candidate will be involved with this working on the sale of advertising space.

During the Apprenticeship you will be working toward an t NVQ Level 2 in Sales.

Only candidates with GCSE Maths and English Level C or higher will be considered.

To find out more

Wendy on 01473 351270 39

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