Ipswich24 - January 2019

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Old favourites return alongside brand new shows at the Spa The New Year at the Spa Pavilion sees the welcome return of Marshall King as ‘Elvis in Concert’ on Saturday 12th January from 7.30pm. This will be his fourth year in a row and each time Marshall brings the house down with his jaw-dropping concert show and 12-piece live band.

January is also the month to see A Foreigner’s Journey – well known all over the world Foreigner and Journey are giants of rock since forming in the 70’s. This excellent tribute band have toured both the UK and Europe cherry-picking the very best songs from each of the bands to perform for you on Saturday 19th January from 7.30pm.

Now for something a little bit naughty… If you enjoyed the Spa’s Panto for Grown Ups in November you may very well enjoy Jack and His Giant Beanstalk – the All-Star Adult Panto! It’s a camp, filthy but rather fabulous, strictly adult-only version of the legendary tale. It features star of Geordie Shore Scotty T as Jack and Drag Idol winner Danny Beard as Fleshcreap, and even Divina de Campo makes an appearance as The Enchantress of the Beans. Tickets from only £18.50 for a one night only performance on Monday 21st January at 8pm.

February begins with something a little out of the ordinary – Cirque Enchantment with stunning choreography and mesmerising circus acts all performing to a pop, rock and classical soundtrack on Saturday 2nd February at 7.30pm. Soul Legends is next, a must for all soul men and natural women or simply plain ol’ sex machines. Check out this show packed with hits on Saturday 16th February from 7.30pm. Next the Spa rock’s it up with The Rolling Stones Story which relives all of the classic tracks on Friday 22nd at 8pm. Another show which is back by popular demand for its third year is Johnny Cash Revisited by Rick McKay to celebrate the birthday of The Man in Black on Saturday 23rd February from 7.30pm. To find out more check out www.felixstowespa.co.uk Tickets for all theatre shows are available from the Spa Pavilion’s Box Office which is open from 11am – 4pm 01394 284962. You can also reserve your seats online, 24 hours a day, at www.felixstowespa.co.uk The Lounge Bar

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and Restaurant is open every day from 9.30am to 5pm plus the Terrace Bar and Restaurant is open at the Weekends. Also, food is always served for two hours before every performance. You can follow the Spa Pavilion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the latest news and show updates.

INSIDE THIS MONTH JANUARY In Later Life:

We are now living longer than ever before. Many are retiring earlier than ever. Find things to do and advice for the more mature.

Proms:

Gone are the days of the end of school disco in the artroom. These days we celebrate leaving school with lavish High School Proms.

6 New Year, 22-28 New You: Events Diary:

Our day-by-day round-up of what to do in the local area for the month of January.

You'll find, walks, craft fairs, dance lessons, music events and much more to entertain you.

16&17

The start of 2019 isn't just about new year's resolutions, it's the time to think about you! From starting a new career path through to taking control of your health, maybe a new hobby?

At Home:

Everything to making your home look great.

We also explore the outdoors as we discover the results of the Big Garden Birdwatch.

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Our ever popular motoring section offers advice on cars, motorbikes and driving. Plus we ask, is your driveway paved with gold? and we discover many motorists maynot be safe to drive.

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TRAVEL with Sarah-Ann of Cruise Ready

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Cruise Ready in Woodbridge are proud to be a member of CLIA, the Cruise Lines International Association.

Being part of CLIA means they are able to become Ambassadors for Cruise through online training, ship visits, stays onboard, conferences etc.

In November Cruise Ready’s Sarah- Ann was very fortunate to attend the CLIA River Cruise Conference 2018 in Paris. The event was sponsored by various leading River Cruise Companies like Uniworld, Crystal Cruises, and Scenic.

“The Conference is held each year and gives

an insight into the world of River Cruising and it's popularity which has grown by 200,000 passengers since 2017” says Sarah-Ann, “Key speakers from CLIA and River Cruise companies updated me on new developments in this ever growing industry. Every River Cruise Line is different and the conference allowed me to meet our various travel partners to discuss what they offer.

“After the conference I was invited to take a four night river cruise on the river Seine with Croisi Europe onboard their Premium River Cruise Ship, the MS Renoir.

“The cruise was amazing we sailed through Paris

by night taking in all of the wonderful sights. We called into Les Andeleys, Rouen and Honfleur where I had an excursion in each port. Onboard the cabins are spacious with great amenities.

As Croisi Europe is a French company the food was French themed and tasted fantastic. I would cruise with Croisi Europe again as the service onboard is first class, plus it’s very easy to do an itinerary like this where you have the ease of using the Eurostar to arrive into the heart of Paris.

“This was a great short break and its ideal for first time river cruise guest’s. If you would like further details on river cruising come and see the team at Cruise Ready for expert advice."

Cruise Ready have been Nominated for the Rising Star Award at this years CLIA Cruise Excellence Awards The experienced staff at Cruise Ready continue to gain knowledge about the travel industry and work with many cruise companies so that they can create the perfect holiday for you.

For more information about the river cruise Sarah-Ann experienced and the many other cruises available visit Cruise Ready at 2 New Street, Woodbridge, telephone 01394 799170 or visit www.criuseready.co.uk.

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GHQ Auxiliary Units of WWII

The next meeting of the Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group will be a talk by Chris Pratt, Curator of the Parham Airfield Museum, about “Britain’s Secret Army”.

During the Second World War, Britain had its own underground resistance network. Made up of local men, these Auxiliary Units were trained in underground resistance, should the country be invaded and occupied. They were highly-trained and very determined 'stay behinds' who were to remain undetected in carefully constructed 'bunkers' as the invading German Army made its way through Britain. The men and women who served in this secret organisation would have become the British underground resistance should the threat of invasion have been realised.

The Museum of the British Resistance Organisation is dedicated to these men and women, and was established on Parham Airfield in August 1997. It has a replica underground bunker where visitors can experience what it would have been like to have been an Auxilier.

Chris Pratt joined the Museum as a volunteer some ten years ago, following a life in the Police and as a money broker, and is now its Curator.

This talk will be at Snape Village Hall on Monday 21st January and will start at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome; admission costs £1 for members and £3 for non-members.

A great day out for the whole family Stonham Barns is situated in the beautiful Suffolk countryside and is open seven days a week.

There are many attractions for everyone to enjoy, these include a fabulous Golf Park which is made up to eight different golfing activities including: Smugglers Bay Adventure Golf, golf simulators, nine-hole golf course, footgolf and golf darts. The teapot pottery where you will find a wonderful range of beautiful teapots for sale and the opportunity to paint your own masterpiece. There are two fully stocked fishing lakes where you could enjoy a relaxing day of fishing or join in the weekly competitions.

A shopping village with a wonderful range of unique shops which include clothes, furniture, jewellery, toys, plants, crafts, hot tubs, aquatics, books, garden products, beauty products, sweets, collectables, convenience store and so much more. You will also find The Bistro, which serves delicious food seven days a week, try a fabulous breakfast, a great lunch or delicious afternoon cream tea.

The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary which has over 90 different birds of prey, there are regular flying displays, you can meet the Meerkats in the their own ‘Manor’, see the red squirrels and take the chance to learn all about these interesting animals.

There is plenty to keep the younger ones in your family busy including Tumbledown Soft Play Barn and a children’s playzone which includes bouncy pillow, real static steam train and seasonal fair rides.

There is also the Stonham Showground and Barn in which are many annual family events including Car Shows, Country Music Festivals, Steam and Vintage Show, Dog Show, Truck Show, Halloween and Christmas, with a variety of other events most weekends.

The whole site is ‘dog friendly’ but must be kept on leads. All areas are disabled accessible with designated parking areas. Wheelchairs available if required.

• If you would like to know more about upcoming events and the site in general please visit our website at www.stonhambarns. co.uk or our Facebook page Stonham Barns LV.

Happy 2019 from “Maggie” “Maggie” The Ipswich Community Playbus is looking forward to welcoming children and their families on board for the start of a new term in 2019.

“She” starts back out on the road from the Christmas holidays on Thursday, 3rd January 2019.

Onboard there will be activities, crafts, sand play, baby areas, home

corner, small world play, books, puzzles, a built-in slide and lots more on offer!

The Playbus provides a free service for children under 5 years and their families in Ipswich.

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promtime

When making plans for prom, it is important to first pick out a beautiful outfit for the special event. While boys wear tuxes, the girls get to wear special occasion dresses. A prom night is when a girl wants to feel special, but with so many styles and colours of dresses to choose from deciding on the best dress for you can be daunting.

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The glamour and elegance that you can have on the prom night would not only rely on your dress alone, just like the process that you went through before you got your dress, it can be very daunting to pick from the numerous prom hairstyles that you can see on the magazines and websites online.

Before choosing your hairstyle for your prom you must first know what kind of dress you will be wearing.

Another factor that you might want to consider when looking for prom hairstyles is the shape of your face. If you have a heart-shaped face, have your hair curled. It is not advisable for triangular faces to iron their hair straight especially when wearing

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Meanwhile, those who are blessed with round shaped face may want to choose from hairstyles that would make them a little more mature like soft curled bangs. They should also add more volume to their hair as soon as it passes the ear. This is to give their face a balance and not to emphasize more on the roundness of their face.

And now all that is left is to arrive at your prom in style. Decide how you wish to arrive at your prom and book your mode of transport early to avoid disappointment.

Make sure that the company you choose has a good reputation and have the details of the night and the type of car that you want ready when ringing companies. Ask about the year and make of the limousines and their amenities. Some include DVD’s, TV’s and laser lights.

And Finally all you need to do is have fun and enjoy you night.

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WIN: Tickets to see Darts Legends Darts Legends Live is coming to Trinity Park in Ipswich next month and will feature three local legends that really put the sport on the map.

Eastern Angles alternative Christmas offering

It’s madcap, full of action, an incredible amount of costume changes and thoroughly enjoyable… Yes, it’s another festive offering from Eastern Angles!

This year writers Pat Whymark and Julian Harris take the audience to a boggy fen in Cambrigeshire with their production The Fenland Screamers, and Other Boggy Tales.

A group of strangers arrive at a remote country mansion on the edge of the Fens, all invited there, by a man they can’t quite place, but lured by the promise of a lavish weekend party. But all is not what it seems…

The host is nowhere to be found, the butler is acting rather strangely, and there’s an odd screaming sound coming from the wetlands surrounding the house.

With a sense of unease, and unable to leave as a heavy fog falls across the fenland, the guests decide to stay together and wait for morning, passing the time by telling their own stories. But what connects the group? Who asked them to come and why? And, will they fall victim to the Fenland Screamers?

The Fenland Screamers is hilariously funny. The brilliantly talented cast bring the story to life in such a clever way. The action is fast paced and full quick-witted innuendos, catchy musical numbers and a little audience participation.

A refreshing change from the usual festive offering in theatres at this time of the year The Fenland Screamers and Other Boggy Tales is well worth a watch. A brilliant piece of theatre, with an eccentric storyline that all just seems to come together and work – We loved it!

• This festive musical comedy is at the Sir John Mills Theatre, Ipswich until 5th January and Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge, 9th19th January. To book tickets visit easternangles.co.uk or telephone the Box Office 01473 211498 (Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm).

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Ipswich's own Former World Champion Keith Deller, Colchester's larger than life Bobby George and former world number one Colin 'Jaws' Lloyd will feature in a night sure to enthral the audience at The Trinity Park Event Centre.

Not only was Keith was first qualifier ever to win the World Professional Darts Championship beating the late Eric Bristow in the 1983 final but was also the only player in history to beat the top three players in the world on his way to the title.

Bobby, meanwhile was runner up on two occasions, fourteen years apart, and in the build up to the second final in 1994 broke his back but still played the final despite being in extreme pain. However he is also well known as perhaps the sports biggest ever personality and even now often pops up on television in various programmes.

Colin who was World number one for almost two years won his first major title in the 2004 World Grand Prix, where he beat Alan Warriner in the final and the following year added the 2005 World Matchplay title to his collection.

These three Legends of the game will be showing off their skills and having some fun with the audience at the Felixstowe Road venue on Friday 8th February from 8pm.

Darts Legends Live will be at Trinity Park Events Centre, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich on Friday 8th February 2019. Tickets for the event start at £20 for seats or standing at the rear of the venue. There are also table service tickets at £35 and meet and greet VIP tickets for £45. Tickets can be purchased at www.dartslegendslive.net or call 01702 870018.

— COMPETITION — Ipswich24 can give you the opportunity to win two VIP tickets for Darts Legends Live, which will give you the opportunity to meet the legends before the show, along with two of the best seats in the house with table service, so there will be no need to queue at the bar.

To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize all you need to do is send your answer to the following question, along with your name, address and a contact telephone to: Darts Legends Competition. Ipswich24, 12A Britannia Road, Ipswich, IP4 4PE or you can enter online at www.ipswich24.co.uk. The closing date for entries is Friday 25th January 2019.

Q. Who did Keith Deller beat to win the World Professional Darts Championship final in 1983?

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Music Group celebrate Diamond Anniversary Trianon Music Group are celebrating 60 Years of music making in 2019 and we’d like to celebrate it with you.

Kicking the year off on 12th January 2019 with Diamonds are Forever. A sparkling programme of music from film and television including two premieres to celebrate the beginning of Trianon’s Diamond Jubilee Year. So be prepared to meet Obi-Wan Kenobi, Captain Hook, Hetty Wainthrop, Blackadder and of course the Von Trapp family in this wonderful selection of music for choir and orchestra.

Trianon Music Group was founded in 1959

and we are inviting former members of our orchestra and choir, and old Friends of Trianon, to come and join us in our celebrations with an opportunity to perform with us again.

Events in 2019 include a special lecture and talk programme, our regular series of concerts and ending with a spectacular concert at Snape Maltings in September with social events over the weekend. A fab Victorian themed evening and much, much more.

Not only this, Trianon Music Group have also commissioned three new pieces to celebrate and provide a lasting contribution to music.

So if you want to come and celebrate with Trianon Music Group call 01394 448549 or email maddyrhodes@btinternet.com Tickets for Diamonds are Forever start from £11, concessions from £10, students & U16 from £6 (these prices include a £1 booking fee) via www.ipswichregent.com/ Ipswich Regent Box Office 01473 433100 and Ipswich Tourist Information Centre. Or save the booking fee and book via the Trianon ticket line on 01394 283170 or 07876 787029 payment via Paypal now accepted.

See www.tmg.org.uk for more information

Women 100 exhibition Big year for Hospice Rodin’s Kiss and Tell is not the only major exhibition in Ipswich – Women 100 opened in December featuring 100 works by women artists.

The exhibition is on at the Ipswich Art Gallery (next to the Museum in High Street) and celebrates the centenary of the Representation of the People Act that first gave some women the right to vote.

Highlights include works by Suffolk suffragette Amy Browning, paintings by Anna Airey, an active member of the Society of Women Artists, Anna Airey, the first woman president of the Ipswich Art Society, and sculptures by Ellen Mary Rope.

Also among the works from the 1700s to the present day are a unique collection of First World War pastel sketches by Blanche G Vulliamy and works by contemporary artists Maggi Hambling and Jelly Green.

On the opening day of the exhibition between 4pm and 6pm you can hear tunes from pioneering electronic musician Francine Perry, aka La Leif, presented by Noise of Art. Francine is this year’s Daphne Oram Award winner. The event is free.

Women 100 was made possible by a grant from the Government Equalities Office to the Friends of Ipswich Museums.

Women 100 runs until Friday 5th April. Admission free. Closed Mondays.

Are you looking for a challenge in the New Year? or looking for ways to your local hospice, you will always be able find details on the website but to whet your appetite here are just a few things you could consider.

Midnight Walk

Back for its 13th year, Midnight Walk - the jewel in the Hospice events calendar - will again take place at Trinity Park on Saturday 11th May with six and ten mile routes on offer. To celebrate their anniversary the theme will be ‘Rewind to the 80s’ a great chance to celebrate fab fashion, big fun and big hair. The early bird offer, where you can sign up for just £10, closes on January 31st after which time the price increases to £15.

To sign up now visit stelizabethhospice.org.uk/midnightwalk

Venice to Rome

Cycle 400 miles, over five days, through the amazing Italian countryside finishing outside the iconic colosseum in Rome. Imagine the pride of that framed photograph of you with your arms aloft and bike above your head at the end.

To find our more or sign up today visit stelizabethhospice.org.uk/venicetorome

The Great Garden Trail

Now entering its third year the Great Garden Trail is an opportunity for supporters to open their gardens, large or small, for people to visit between spring and autumn. You can participate as a single garden or why not join up with local friends or neighbours and create a mini trail? You will be fully supported by the Hospice team and it certainly will be a more relaxing way to support the hospice than cycling 400 miles! The call for gardens to participate closes at the end of January so there is still time to get involved by visiting stelizabethhospice.org.uk/greatgardentrail

Suffolk Singers Grand Charity Fundraising Concert

On Saturday 19th January 2019 Suffolk Singers hold their very popular Charity Concert. This year they are supporting two charities. Live Life Give Life and FIND (Families in need Ipswich) In January 2018 one of the choir members died very suddenly and her family agreed to donate many of her organs to help others. Another member is also preparing to make a ‘living’ donation of a kidney to a relative. As a result of this the choir has decided to direct their fundraising to a charity which promotes organ donation.

Live Life Give Life aims to encourage people to register as organ donors.

They also fund initiatives to improve the welfare of (and outcome for) patients who need transplants, in addition to supporting the public recognition of donors and their families.

The second Charity, FIND, helps those that are deprived of a minimum standard of living. They offer free of charge food, household items and, when available, electrical goods. When appropriate this includes personal support.

This concert is always sold out so early booking is advisable. Over the years Suffolk Singers have donated over £9000 to charity and we look forward to making another good donation in 2019.

Tickets are £15, to include a light supper, and are available on 01394 279907 or rjrcolneis@aol.com or from www.WeGotTickets.com 8

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WIN: Family ticket to see Cirque Enchantment

Why go to Las Vegas to see to this style of show when Vegas comes to Felixstowe in February?!

This concert style Cirque production features stunning choreography, breath-taking vocal and mesmerising circus performers. With an eclectic musical soundtrack including pop, rock and classical, Cirque Enchantment is a stunning family show that will delight everyone from young to old and all ages in between. It’s going to be at the Spa Pavilion Theatre in Felixstowe on Saturday 2nd February 2019 from 7.30pm.

— COMPETITION — Ipswich24 has got a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) to see J Cirque Enchantment at the Spa Pavilion Theatre on Saturday 2nd February. To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize, just send your answer to the following question, along with your name, address and a contact telephone number to: Cirque Enchantment Competition, Ipswich24, 12A Britannia Road, Ipswich, IP4 4PE, or you can enter online at www.ipswich24.co.uk.

The closing date for entries is Friday 25th January 2019.

Panto will have you rockin' in the aisles The New Wolsey’s Rock ‘n' Roll panto is always a firm favourite in the festive calendar, and this year is no exception with Peter Rowe’s interpretation of the classic Cinderella bursting onto the stage!

Baron Hardup is all of a fluster when he learns that Prince Charming is coming to Ipswich and that the perfect venue for a Grand Ball is of course the Town Hall. With the help of his daughter, Cinderella and servant Buttons, the preparations are underway, but who will get an invite to the ball?

Q The Cirque Enchantment show is ……. a) A concert style, musical circus show b) A Pantomime c) A classical concert As the lucky winner of a family ticket we can promise your family a memorable evening of amazing circus all set to brilliant soundtracks.

If you’d like to know more about this show or indeed any of the Spa’s shows throughout 2019 call the Spa Pavilion Box Office on 01394 284962.

Go to www.felixstowespa.co.uk or follow @SpaPavilion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

On a plus side, the Baron’s ‘lonely hearts’ ad has been answered, and Rubella De Zees is on her way to the town too wed him.

However, Baron Hardup is indeed…hard up, and with Rubella’s daughters, Hernia and Verruca in tow, the tale of true love will not run smoothly…

Full of fabulous musical number’s the Wolsey’s Rock ‘n’ Roll panto never disappoints. The brilliant actor musicians tell the tale with perfect comic timing and rousing vocal performances. An imaginative set and superb costumes completes this theatrical treat.

There is not a weak link within this talented cast, with strong vocals and clever dance routines, Cinderella is a joy to watch.

With everything you can expect from the classic story line, a very wicked stepmother, ugly step sisters, a handsome prince, a fairy godmother and of cause a lost slipper. But, will Cinders make it to the ball? Well there is a moment when the mice eat the pumpkin, so maybe not…

You’ll just have to book tickets and find out for yourself! The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto Cinderella is at the New Wolsey Theatre until 2nd February. To book your tickets contact the Box Office on www.wolseytheatre.co.uk, or call the Box Office on 01473 295900.

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new year new you

Be your own boss in 2019 ‘Be your own boss!’ is a statement everyone has come across.

You read it, hear it and see this declaration online, on the radio and television – but is it really worth considering as a viable work option?

Of course, being employed has its advantages – a certain amount of stability, usually a regular income and fixed holiday, but even then, more people are weighing up whether being self-employed would give them the flexibility they yearn and additional prospects.

Denise Winder and Heidi Franklin set up Wild Play Ltd in 2018.

They originally met at antenatal classes and being outdoor types, they endeavoured to get their own children outdoors.

Both women have a teaching back ground and decided to set up Wild Play as they strongly believe that children and adults need time to play outdoors, away from the digital world. They encourage children to learn through outdoor play in a woodland setting.

Denise and Heidi attended MENTA’s

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The Wild Play team commented, “MENTA’s Start Right workshops are relaxed, informative and invaluable; a real ‘must’ for anyone creating a new business. They are also a great way to begin your networking journey!”

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New Year, New You, New Café Is eating more consciously your new years resolution? Or perhaps you’ve joined the 300,000 people already pledged to Veganuary? (find out more at www.veganuary.org). Or maybe if you have decided to become a little more ‘flexitarian’ in your food choices?

To some, choosing a plant-based diet may seem daunting at first but at The Greenhouse they are dedicated to serving you absolutely delicious plant based food and drink to show you that there really is nothing you’ll miss out on!

In January they will be serving up nutritious, homemade and warming soups, a hot weekly special which ranges from curries to vegan bangers and mash, their legendary ‘nossage’ rolls, a wide variety of sweet and savoury treats and delicious specialty grade coffee, teas, and luxury hot chocolates. Many of their regular customers have already made the switch from dairy to oat milk – it’s deliciously creamy and complements the coffee brilliantly especially in a ‘flat white’; or try coconut milk for an even tastier hot chocolate (they even have vegan marshmallows!). Add your name to the growing list of converted customers on their blackboard!

So whether you are taking the leap into vegetarian and plant based living or you just appreciate delicious homemade food and treats, a warm welcome awaits you at The Greenhouse Café, 5 Orwell Road, Felixstowe.

Find out more about them and their winter opening hours on Facebook or Instagram @felixstowegreenhouse or drop in and say hello

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Get back into the driving seat of your own life in 2019 It’s a fresh shiny new year full of promise yet sometimes it can be hard to feel optimistic when it seems like we are surrounded with change and uncertainty. We really are living in times of unprecedented change, complexity and competition.

On an individual level we are faced with a huge overload of information, a lack of worklife balance and a lot of uncertainty when it comes to jobs and security.

Technology has given us tools to have much more freedom in our lives. We have unlimited choice as consumers, we order food that arrives in minutes, we have access to billions of people all over the world and unlimited information and yet…

I don’t believe we are very well-equipped when it comes to navigating our way through. We do not develop the skills we need to thrive in today’s world from school, university or employer. We have all the information and knowledge we could possibly need at our fingertips and are, in many ways, so much better off than previous generations, yet there is a real lack of effectiveness when it comes to living our lives with purpose, passion and happiness. At the same time the ability and the capacity to do just that are at our fingertips and right in front of us!

Let’s take a closer look at the seven skills that are going to help you succeed, get or create that job, find your true strengths and fulfil your potential and truly get back into the driving seat of your own life: Adaptability: It’s more important than ever to be flexible, adaptable and agile, with plenty of resourcefulness and creativity to help you respond effectively to challenges and grab new opportunities. Being adaptable means you are far more able to handle uncertainty and risk without feeling overly vulnerable.

So make sure 2019 is a year where you say “yes” to new things, to going out of your comfort zone and “no” to allowing circumstances to dictate how you feel or how you act.

Critical thinking: Critical thinking and an open attitude is raw material for twenty-first century success! To challenge inbuilt assumptions, be willing to look at things from different angles, think outside the box, collaborate with others, clarify goals and find solutions. Problem-solving skills have never been so crucial. Being able to handle huge amounts of data effectively and come up with lots of creative ideas requires us to really sharpen our brains but also means giving our brains space to reflect and be creative – that means putting down your Smartphone regularly!

Empathy: This is the ability and capacity to really understand what someone else is experiencing and to walk a mile in their shoes. Why is empathy important? Because without it you will never have strong listening skills or the ability to respect others and really value your relationships. Everything you do is now more visible than ever. Managing and nurturing all your relationships well is a key skill and competence requiring focus and effort.

You may not always get it right but building your empathy muscles will help you get it right most of the time. Build that muscle through the practice of mindfulness and reflection.

Integrity: As the speed of life has accelerated, so has the number of people who are neglecting to do the things that are expected of them, such as being on time for appointments, returning calls, and completing projects on

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time. Don’t be one of them! These may seem like small things but they are not. Throughout periods of intense change, be consistent – a harbour in the storm, so make sure 2019 is the year of keeping promises.

Optimism: Knowing how to develop and keep a positive attitude, no matter what life throws at you is vital for being happy. The world is not divided into pessimists and optimists after all. We each have the capacity to be optimistic and passionate about life if we can just learn to breathe, relax and lean into being happy. You have the ability to generate and radiate good will and positive energy wherever you go and this will get you far. Make this year for creating your own happiness.

Proactivity: 2019 may be the year you reinvent yourself and that is exciting!

Seize your own fortune by looking for every opportunity to build your skills, create a portfolio career or start your own business. Being proactive is also about acting in the face of procrastination and responding, rather than reacting, to what is going on around you. More than anything it is about choosing to put your energy into the things you can control rather than those that you cannot.

Resilience: Resilience helps you to bounce back and respond at your best and you have higher levels of emotional stability as a result. Build your resilience muscle by making sure you look after yourself mentally, physically and spiritually and have a strong support network around you. Do take more risks and make mistakes – that is where all growth and learning happen.

You already have these skills within you. If I were to ask you to reflect on your life experiences thus far you would be able to identify many times when you have used and have applied each or all of these skills. What we tend to do less is focus on strengthening them and that is done day-to-day in small reflective steps. Doing so will develop your capacity and ability to thrive and be happy, do meaningful work and live a life full of purpose and happiness.

Why not you and why not now?

• Emma-Sue Prince is an inspirational soft skills and effective behaviours expert and author of 7 Skills for the Future, (Pearson) out 22nd January, and available on Amazon priced £12.99.

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Formed in 2017 Rushmere Community Runners (RCR) is a community running group that offers group running for mixed abilities. A friendly, supportive group of like-minded runners who enjoy running in the company of others, RCR is a place where everybody is welcomed regardless of ability.

Whether they are just starting out on their running journey with Couch to 5K, through to those who are already experienced runners competing in events, there is always somebody on hand to help and offer encouragement.

With England Athletics qualified coaches and Run Leaders at every session, RCR offers the perfect environment for safe group running, that is also fun and enjoyable for all.

All runners come together on a Tuesday for group activities, regardless of ability and fitness levels. These sessions offer a rotating programme of intervals, hills, speed and physical activity, which will help increase fitness

levels and running goals. Led by our Leaders in Running Fitness, these sessions are suitable for all, as participants work at their own levels.

Tuesday evening also sees RCR’s popular Couch to 5K programme take place. These eight-week courses run periodically throughout the year and are aimed at the absolute beginner or for those that would like to return to running having taken a break through injury etc. A one off payment of £10 is required for this course, which includes a finisher’s medal and certificate.

Thursday nights are when RCR’s group running takes place. Runners split into different paced

groups and, led by a qualified Run Leader, head out onto the roads or trails for an enjoyable social run. These group runs enable runners to take part in their sport in the safety of others, where all abilities are catered for whether you have just completed the Couch to 5K course or you are training for your next big event.

RCR meets twice a week at Ipswich School Sports Centre, The Street, Rushmere at 6.30pm, where there is plenty of free parking.

Sessions at RCR are bookable via www.runtogether.co.uk (just type in Rushmere Community Runners in the search bar) where you can register for free and book your attendance. You will also find a full description of all of the activities available.

New Couch 2 5K

starting Tuesday 8th January Have you always wanted to try running, but not sure how? Or, maybe you’ve tried Couch 2 5K previously and found it hard on your own? RCR’s Couch to 5K course is perfect to get you started on your running journey.

Fully supported by qualified run leaders, this eight-week course takes you from complete beginner to running for 30minutes, whilst working within you own abilities. Bookings are being taken now via www.runtogether.co.uk

For more information about RCR email info@rushmerecommunityrunners.co.uk.

New Website coming soon – www.rushmerecommunityrunners.co.uk.

Dry January – choosing the right tea – instead of a glass of wine with Kim Havelaar

Tea actually has more in common with wine than you may think.

Tea, like wine, has different notes and flavours which can be blended for specific reasons.

Certain teas, like certain wines, can enhance particular foods and tea-and-food pairing is becoming very popular.

So what teas can you use to replace your usual tipple during Dry January?

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Here are a few ideas: It’s been a long day and you need to sit down with something warm and comforting just to get you feeling relaxed before you start the evening meal and chores. Why not try a sumptuous blend of Sri Lankan Black Tea, real raspberries and cocoa nibs?

Or, if you feel like a glass of something cold and sparkling to celebrate making that sale or

hitting that deadline, how about a sparkling cold-brewed combination of South America’s lemon verbena and South Asia’s lemongrass, for a mellow citrus celebration that is stunning iced?

If you are hosting a dinner party and you and your guests are accustomed to a cocktail or two before eating, why not try a tea which combines punchy flavours such as pineapple, desiccated coconut, lemon grass, currants, lime, hibiscus and Papaya? Again, you don’t have to drink it hot, you can serve over ice and even throw in a (non-plastic) straw and an umbrella!

There will also be a blend to replace your and your guests’ usual liqueur at the end of the evening, with flavours such as liquorice, coffee, orange that can be thrown into the mix. Your guests can end the evening feeling warmed in an unusual way… and also able to drive home!

Or perhaps you are missing the mulled wine of the festive season and fancy something warm and spicy to curl up with. In which case you can’t go far wrong with a blend of rooibos tea, spices and elderberries.

Suddenly, spending the month sober doesn’t seem so dull after all!

Whatever it is that might have you reaching for that glass during Dry January, there is sure to be a combination that really is your cup of tea.

Kim Havelaar is founder of awardwinning artisan tea brand Roqberry.

Prior to launching Roqberry Kim spent 15 years in a corporate career that saw her live in four different countries and travel many more.

During that time, she loved exploring the local cuisines and fell in love with the different flavour profiles around the world. Kim now uses this as inspiration for the Roqberry blends. www.roqberry.com www.roqberry.com

NEW YEAR NEW YOU

Sing Out Saturdays – sing Want to try something different? Take to the sky! yourself free in 2019!

Have you always wanted to sing, but never got around to it? Do you love to sing but want to do more? Are you fed up with formal choirs and too much commitment? Do you want to sing yourself free and have fun? Help is at hand!

Singing leader extraordinaire Chris Rowbury runs regular singing gettogethers in Hadleigh. These fun and friendly mornings of song are open to anyone who wants to sing. They take place every third Saturday of the month.

Sing Out Saturdays run from 10.30am to 1pm. They are held at the Ansell Community Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DL. The first session of 2019 is on Saturday 19th January. Simply turn up on the day – no commitment needed and you don’t have to come every month. Sessions cost only £9 per person including refreshments.

Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary as Chris teaches all songs by ear. Every month there are new faces and new songs. You can hear recordings of the kind of songs covered at www.singoutsaturdays. co.uk. You can also find full venue details and future dates there.

Sing Out Saturdays are open to all: men and women, experienced singers and complete beginners alike. No musical experience is necessary and there are no auditions or solos.

Chris will soon have you singing in beautiful harmony even if you think you can’t ‘sing’.

Based in Woodbridge, Chris Rowbury has 30 years’ experience of teaching songs. He is a patient, charismatic teacher with a relaxed style laced with plenty of humour.

He will get you singing in wonderful harmony in a matter of minutes!

We meet Saturday Can’t commit to a weekly choir? mornings during Sing Out Saturdays are the ideal school term. solution. And it’s good for you too.

Recent research has shown that 9:00am - 12:30pm singing in a group has many health Co-Op Education Centre, and social benefits.

• Find out more at 11 Fore Street, www.SingOutSaturdays.co.uk or email Ipswich, IP4 1JW chris@singoutsaturdays.co.uk or Tel. 01394 273290 phone Chris on 01394 610 486

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With the new legislation and regulations that come into being from September 2019, every drone purchased or flown will need to be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority. Any 'remote pilot' will have to pass a knowledge test. Penalties can be up to a £5000 fine plus confiscation of the drone – and a criminal record.

Not only does Time Flize Ltd train and assess pilots who are looking to gain their own commercial permission to fly, they also train hobbyists so that they have the skills and ability to 'fly safe, fly legal' – and that they comply with the new laws!

As it is now, rules of the air exist and every drone flight must comply with these as a minimum. Time Flize Ltd can show you how to plan and execute any flight safely and within the rules. Why risk your drone and your hard earned cash by having them confiscated? Ask Time Flize Ltd – a two-hour flight training event can be yours for just £90. "Fly Safe – Fly Legal" "In 2017, Mick Richardson at Time Flize Ltd gave me step by step guidance to obtain my Permission for Commercial Operation. His knowledge of this industry is second to none, ensuring professionalism and safety was at the centre of my business. His friendly personality helped me to relax and improve my skills on the controls whilst teaching me the disciplines required for a safe operation. He has a wealth of knowledge that helped to me in the right direction of what relevant information to learn and understand.

Without any doubt, Mick was a vital part to me endeavouring to become a professional drone pilot. I would recommend him to every aspiring pilot whether for commercial or domestic purpose. A pleasure to fly with!!!"

– John Clarke – Ipswich For more information visit www.timeflize.co.uk, telephone Mick on 07946 028517 or visit them on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/TimeFlizeLtd

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU

Are you single?

At me2we Ltd they are bringing back the real connection element for singles, which you simply can't get online from limited profile information.

The aim is for single people to feel confident and comfortable in being recognised as single by purchasing their wristbands from local coffee shops, bars, gyms and let them create real connections face to face rather than 'hide' behind a dating app or similar.

By wearing the wristband, it takes the guesswork out of dating and allows you to feel comfortable talking to a likeminded single person without fear of upsetting an existing partner.

At Me2We they want to create a ‘Singles Friendly Network’ as modern day dating/apps have created a certain stigma about being single which can make you feel like you are not good enough. And, this is something they want to tackle head on, and with your help/support this can be achieve this together.

Do you know how many other single people could be where you are right now?

By wearing a Me2We singles band you take back FULL control as to when you choose to allow yourself to be being ‘recognised’ as a single person, therefore making it easier for other singles to feel more confident in approaching you.

Me2We are based in Suffolk and are currently looking for local coffee shops, bars, gyms and event promoters to become Brand Ambassadors to create a Single Friendly Network where the singles bands will be available for sale, and to encourage other singles to visit that location.

• If you wish to know more information or indeed would like to become a Brand Ambassador then visit www.me-2-we.co.uk

Why are you single – How many times have you been asked this?

Would you like to get your Dating Mojo back, however you’re not sure how best to achieve this?

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“And the January man comes round again In woollen coat and boots of leather To take another turn To walk along the icy road he knows so well The January man is here, to start up each and every year Along the road forever”

Almost missed you this New Year. Away for three weeks on an amazing mindfulness teaching opportunity in SE Asia, I arrived back the day after the copy deadline (grateful thanks Ipswich24 for your understanding flexibility).

Another apologies to you, reader, for not having a youtube link ready to the recording of the full song - we’ve made a great recording with my son’s university’s top of the range studio and then … a list of thwarting things! But it is coming - watch this space!

And, so is the inevitable reference to New Years resolutions! Consider before deciding on your goal, what is the underlying personal value that this serves? And make the commitment to that value, rather than to the “rule bound” goal setting.

One or two of us, for example, may even consider a “dry January”? But a goal - that may or may not be achieved - of “Not doing something” has inherently less power than a commitment to the value you recognise of cultivating your health, wellbeing, and awareness. Goals come and go but values remain for as long as we value them and guide us through times of difficulty towards times of thriving.

Likewise, I’m not too crushed by my above miscalculations (or failures); I remain committed to the value I place in keeping commitments, meeting deadlines and generally walking my talk. I will enjoy posting up the link in the future!

Doing Martin’s eight week mindfulness courses in January - would be a goal. The underlying value? Cultivating and developing a kindlier relationship towards an embodied, heartful mind?

Bit of a mindful mouthful? - But I appreciated an observation from an anthropological researcher’s talk at a “mindfulness for social change” conference yesterday. The late 60’s was the time it became the in thing to develop person physical fitness (jogging) first wave of selfimprovement project, in the late 90’s it was diet/health food, and the third wave, now, it’s mind and mindfulness - (it’s even woven into the latest iphone ios software!)

The customary BWIS “The Life Lounge” (2nd Thursday of month) will be a fun, facilitated, collaborative inquiry into setting our intentions for the year. See www.bwis.online

The best investment you can make is to yourself.

All the best to you, and to us all, for the New Year, each and every year.

Kick start 2019 by booking onto one of our Local Dating Confident Workshops and take advantage of the discount price of JUST £10 per person (usual price is £15) when you quote DATE19

Everyone over 18 is welcome and you must be RESPECTFUL to each other at all times.

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU

Realise Futures: Offering Harnessing the power learning and development of your work-out opportunities Adult learning provider Realise Futures is running more courses in the Racecourse/Nansen Road area to help boost people’s employability skills and confidence.

Realise Futures initially staff ran introductory floristry and family learning workshops at the Nansen Road Community House, set up for the residents to answer calls for action to support the community following the murder of teenager Tavis Spencer-Aitkens.

From January, there will be further in counselling together with cookery skills, developing enterprise for self-employment, life skills and floristry.

Realise Futures Learning and Development Skills for Work Manager, Imani Sorhaindo, said, “Work to address unemployment in the area continues, and we are finding partnerships with local organisations and groups to continue to make a difference in peoples’ lives.

“We have always had a presence in this area and, over the years, have supported many learners with courses in maths and English, computer technology, skills for work, health and wellbeing, and family learning. My colleagues and I ran family learning and floristry workshops throughout the summer to engage new learners, raise awareness and to signpost to existing courses.”

Realise Futures is a leading provider of Ofsted-graded Good adult community learning courses at six learning centres in Suffolk, delivering to those aged 19+ who are most socially, educationally and economically disadvantaged.

It has a proven track record of supporting people with disabilities and/or disadvantages and its specialism is helping people facing complex barriers in life and in work. It currently delivers the government’s Work and Health Programme to people with health conditions and disabilities in Suffolk, on behalf of the national charity Shaw Trust and, in Essex, has provided supported employment services for adults with disabilities for the past four years, helping them with skills and training to build their confidence to allow them to progress to paid employment.

It also delivers the Building Better Opportunities service in Suffolk and Essex, with its partners Green Light Trust and Phoenix Rising, to help support those people most disengaged to move closer in to training or employment.

It was recently appointed on behalf of Suffolk County Council to deliver a range of services, including walk-in advice help and peer support, for people with learning difficulties and/or autism in Suffolk.

• For more information on courses, contact 0300 456 2050 or visit www.rflearn.co.uk

Imagine if the energy produced during a cardio workout could be harnessed to reduce a gym’s overall electricity consumption?

That concept is now a reality as SportsArt, the green fitness company, launches its innovative new ECOPOWR range of sustainable fitness equipment into the UK and Europe, including “Verde” - the world’s first energy-producing treadmill.

ECO-POWR products harness up to 74% of the kinetic energy produced during a workout, converting it into electricity that can be pumped back into the local grid, offsetting a significant portion of a gym’s energy consumption. A single workout on an ECO-POWR machine can produce up to 200 watts per hour of electricity and a full “green circuit” of equipment could generate 2000 watts per hour - the equivalent of running a washing machine for six hours.

This is good news for gym owners looking to reduce their electricity bills, and should also help them to attract new members, with studies showing that two-thirds of people (and 73% of ‘millennials’) prefer to buy from sustainable brands.

The first products of their kind to be launched in the UK, ECO-POWR

equipment is already being used at Eco Gym in Brighton and is expected to start appearing at gyms and health clubs around the country in 2019.

Andy Little, Partner at Eco Gym, said, “We believe we all have a responsibility to look after the planet along with our minds and bodies.

Along with SportsArt and the ECOPOWR range we are pioneering the move to sustainable fitness.”

The new ECO-POWR range consists of six individual pieces of equipment: “Verde” Treadmill Elliptical Upright Cycle Recumbent Cycle Indoor Cycle “Verso” - Cross Trainer All pieces in the range can be connected to create a “green circuit” within any existing facility, with wifi connectivity that allows the user to track their own workout and the energy they’ve generated through the free SA WELL+ app.

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Every Monday

Zumba, 10am (60 mins) Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road - £5 turn up Zumba Gold (low impact, 50 mins) St Francis Church Hall, Hawthorn Drive, 2pm - £5 turn up (followed by optional free tea/coffee) Zumba (60 mins) Westbourne Academy, Marlow Road, 7.30pm, £5 turn up Yoga, Sidegate Lane Comm Centre, 10-11am Beginners Ballroom and Latin Class, Kesgrave High School, Main Road, Kesgrave, 7pm, Tel: Sharon (AISTD) 07946 347167; Graham (AISTD) 07790 230651. All levels welcome. No partner necessary, £5 Little Playmakers, interactive craft and rhyme time session for under 5s and their grownups. Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, IP5 1JF, 9.30am–11am (Term time only).

Yoga Class, at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road, Ipswich,7.30-9.00pm. Exercise & relaxation to promote health & wellbeing. All ages and abilities welcome.

Info or bookings call 01473 690762.

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 on 01473 464920 Ballroom and Latin Class, Goals Centre, Suffolk New College, Grimwade Street, Ipswich, IP4 1LT, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, 01473 251323, 07736306519 Suffolk Promenaders Square Dance Club Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich, 7.30pm - 10pm, Only £3.00, tea and coffee provided, Contact 01473 415785 or 01473 422663 for further details.

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

Every Tuesday

Tea Dances with Teresa Brown at Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, IP4 4HZ. From 2-4 pm, with dancing and refreshments. Ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing. £3pp members.

01473 422427.

Carpet Bowls, Somersham Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Tel Richard 01473 82711 or Sheila on 832591 for details Yoga, Kesgrave Com Centre, 7-8.30pm Totally Shredded, HIIT to drum and bass music.

Kesgrave High School, 7.30-8.30pm Call 01473 613397 Little Playmakers, interactive craft and rhyme time session for under 5s and their grown-ups.

Martlesham Community Hall, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham, IP12 4PB, 9.45am–11.30am (Term time only).

Short Mat Bowls. Pinewood Community Centre, Hawthorne Drive, Ipswich. 10am-12 noon. Beginners and experienced players are most welcome, £3 per session. Details Yvonne Beaumont 01473 411210.

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Ipswich Croquet Club, from 6pm at Fynn Valley Golf Club, Witnesham. For info or for free taster session, contact fran@franrousham.plus.com or 01394 671642 Carpet Bowls, Nacton Village Hall, IP10 0EU, 7.30pm, Come and have a go. First three visits free, then £2 per evening if you like us and want to stay, A sociable and fun evening, just turn up!

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 one hour for Fun? Music?

Dance? Join Jane of Suffolk Keep Fit Association at Woodbridge Community Centre Woodbridge.

9.45am - 10.45am, Contact Jane 07860 824747 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 Lets Dance, Ballroom Latin & Sequence, Social Dance. At the Manor Ballroom Ipswich, 7.15 - 9.45, (from 9th January). New Members Welcome £5.00 for info 07773 185494 Senior Singers, Co-op Education Centre, Fore Street, Ipswich, 10.30am – 12pm, Male & Female singers, 55 plus, join in this long established & friendly group of singers, No auditions. Call 01473 879817 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 Memory Lane Cafe for people living with dementia, including carers, cared for and bereaved. 11am - 3pm - £1 entrance fee - light lunches and activities available - The Rosary Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich Tel 07795 587425 for more info

Every Wednesday

Seated Zumba Gold (every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of month) (45 mins), Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road , 1.30pm - £5 turn up (followed by optional free tea/coffee) Zumba Gold, (low impact, 50 mins), Rosary Conservative Club, 10.30am, £5 turn up (followed by optional free tea/coffee) Beginners Ballroom and Latin, from 9th Jan, Dance classes; 7-8pm, 8.30 practice, then Intermediate class until 10pm. Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich IP4 4HZ. £3.00pp members. 01473 422427./01473 723070.

Martlesham Art Group. 1.30-4.00pm Richards Rooms, Martlesham.(behind Tesco) Spaces available at an informal group with mixed abilities who just enjoy painting together with a cup of tea.

Come and join us. Ring Diane on 01473 659257.

Balkan and International folk dance. Quaker Meeting House, 39, Fonnereau Road Ipswich 1012 Wednesdays in term time. For info call Sally 01473 252824 or email fletchersm@aol.com

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Zumba (60 mins) Oaks Primary School, Chantry, 6pm, £5 turn up 11th Ipswich Wednesday Cubs, Chesterfield Drive Scout HQ, every Wednesday, during term time, 6.30pm to 8pm, For boys and girls from seven and a half to ten and a half years, Join for fun, friends, outdoor adventure, camps and visits, Call Mary on 07821 979509 for further information, Orwell Panthers Athletic Club for athletes with disabilities, aged 10+, Northgate Sports Centre between 6.15pm - 7.30pm, See website “orwellpanthers.co.uk” for more information Ipswich Croquet Club, Fynn Valley Golf Club, from 1pm. Beginners always welcome. Tel: 01394 671642 or fran@franrousham.plus.com Dance Classes. Ballroom, Latin and rock and roll dances. Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich IP4 4HZ. Refreshers 7-8pm, plus practice time, then 8.30-10pm the Intermediate level class. £3pp members. 01473 422427 / 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, contact Teresa 01473 422427 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 07986261503.

Art & Craft Group, Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road, 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 info 07976 768763 or email: Ip.Phoenix@Virginmedia.Com

Every Thursday

Seated Zumba Gold, (last Thursday of month), 10.30am (45mins) Alasdair Place, Claydon £4 turn up (followed by optional tea/coffee) Zumba (60mins) Bramford Road Methodist Church, 7.15pm, £5 turn up Thursday Forum at Christ Church, Tacket Street, Ipswich – light lunches from 12.00 followed by free talk from 1.10 till 1.50pm. www.christchurchipswich.org.uk All welcome Yoga, Kesgrave Com Centre, 7-8.30pm Feeling lonely? Enjoy friendly company and learn something new in an hour round the Bible.

2.30pm to 3.30pm, at Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road. For more info call 07419 837115.

Carpet Bowls, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 2pm – 4.15pm, £2.80 includes tea & biscuits, for further information telephone 01473 725274 Body Moves & Dance Class with Linda, Girl Guiding Building, Garrison Lane,Felixstowe.

7.30pm to 9pm, A Fun & Friendly Class. Info call Linda 01394 273033 Ipswich Croquet Club, from 6pm at Fynn Valley Golf Club, Witnesham. For info or for free taster session, contact fran@franrousham.plus.com or 01394 671642 Woodbridge Tap Dance Classes, St John’s Church Hall, 10am -11am, Friendly, informal tap class for Adult Improvers, More info: woodbridgetapdance.weebly.com or Call/Text Jill Streatfeild on 07778 746315

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Cafechat, The Salvation Army Priory Centre, Queens Way, Ipswich, 10.30am -12pm, A free drop in group for the elderly with a mixture of activities including armchair exercises, table top games and discussion, Refreshments and prebooked lunches available, For more info 01473 710721, ipswich.priory@salvationarmy.org.uk 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 Doucy 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.

Coffee and Chat: informal coffee morning with activities, 10am – 12pm, All Saints Church Hall Blenheim Road, Ipswich

Every Friday

Zumba (60mins) Stone Lodge Community Centre, Hawthorn Drive (behind library), 10am, £5 turn up Yoga, Burness Parish Rooms, Melton, 6-7.30pm Felixstowe Country Market, Trades & Labour Club, High Road West, Felixstowe, 10am – 11am, www.country-markets.co.uk Short Mat Bowls. Pinewood Community Centre, Hawthorne Drive, Ipswich. 10am-12 noon. Beginners and experienced players are most welcome, £3 per session. Details Yvonne Beaumont 01473 411210.

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 Modern Sequence Dancing with tuition, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, 7pm-8pm Beginners 8pm - 10pm Social Class 01449 711874

Every Saturday

Modern Sequence Dancing with tuition of new dances. Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich. Beginners & Improvers 7pm-8pm.

Sequence Social Class 8pm-10pm. £3 Members of Community Centre Badminton Stowupland High School (IP14 4BQ) nr Stowmarket, 8-10pm, all players with some racket experience welcome. No league involvement, just friendly competitive games. £4 per session. Contact Kevin 01449 615136 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 Saturday Story Time, Woodbridge Library at 10.30am. For 2-5 year olds. Drop-in sessions so no need to book. Free!

Every Sunday

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 Kid’s Club Craft Activities, Woodbridge Library, 10.30am-12 noon.

24th Nov ’18 - 5th Jan ’19

Stowmarket Christmas Tree Festival, Stowmarket Parish Church, Stowmarket Library and Abbots Hall at Museum of East Anglian Life.

Over 450 Christmas trees Open every day [apart from Christmas Day] 10am - 4pm

EVENTS

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Wed 9th Jan

Talk: Little Hall – Lavenham in a Nutshell with speaker John O’Mahony at Ipswich Transport Museum, Cobham Road, Ipswich, 7.30-9.30pm.

Further information 01473 405116

Fri 11th Jan

Karaoke, Royal British Legion, Hadleigh. 8.30pm to 11.30pm

Sat 12th Jan

Ipswich Arts Centre Memories Café, 11am-1pm at Suffolk Records Office, Gatacre Rd. Find out more about the work of the Project. Book by calling 07930 019823 or email iacmemories@gmail.com

Thurs 20th to Mon 24th Dec

Wed 16th Jan

Fri 21st Dec-Sun 6th Jan

Fri 18th Jan

Alex Morley Productions presents Spectacular Christmas Show. Stonham Barns Leisure and Shopping Village, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. For more information go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111 – See also 27th-31st Dec Panto: Sleeping Beauty, various dates and times, Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, www.felixstowespa. co.uk, Box Office 01394 284962 (11-4)

Thurs 27th to Mon 31st Dec

Alex Morley Productions presents Spectacular Christmas Show. Stonham Barns Leisure and Shopping Village, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. For more information go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111

Sun 30th Dec

Medal and Militaria Fair.

Copdock Community Hall, Old London Rd, Copdock IP8 3JD. 9.30am-2pm, under 16s free.

Items from Waterloo to WW2. More info and tables, tel 07733 474 905 or 07810 311977 www.copdockmilitariafair.co.uk

Fri 4th Jan

Talk: Hitler’s Aircraft presented by John Pyle, who looks at Hitler’s later, advanced aircraft; fighters and bombers, and the rocket fighter which actually saw service. Martlesham Heath Aviation Soc., at The Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Rd, Martlesham Heath, at 7.30pm - £3 members £4 non members. www.mhas.org.uk. 01473 274300

Sun 6th Jan

Gippeswyk Singers New Year Concert with Martlesham Brass, at St Michael’s Church, Martlesham, 7.30pm. Tickets £5 at the door.

Supporting local charities

Tues 8th Jan

Company and a Cuppa. Join like-minded people for a chat over a brain-teaser game or puzzle.

At the Oddfellows Hall, 37 High St Ipswich at 1.30pm. £2 entry. Info: 01473 251867 Deben Flower Club Meeting, Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton at 7.30pm. Shirley Perkins gives a floral demo. Tea and coffee available.

Visitors £5.00. Please email wa@sandlings.co.uk or call 01394 411422 for info.

Felixstowe Social Club for Retired Persons, meeting at the Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Church Road, 2.15pm. Talk by Pip Wright titled “Whistle Craft the light of a Poacher” followed by tea & coffee. The club also meets for Sunday lunch during the year. New members welcome.

Please telephone for further information Stephen & Carol Cox 01394 809794.

Winter Warmers, course on food and drink for chilly nights, 6.30-8.30pm. Chantry Academy, Mallard Way, Ipswich. Info 0300 456 2050 Skills for Listening and Counselling Workshop 6-9pm. Chantry Academy, Mallard Way, Ipswich – 0300 456 2050 Disco, Royal British Legion, Hadleigh. 8.30pm to 11.30pm

Sat 19th Jan

Young Wardens. Practical conservation skills for 11-16 yrs. At Foxburrow Farm, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Melton, Woodbridge, 10am-12noon. £3 - book www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/ Telephone 01473 890089

Mon 21st Jan

Ipswich Transport Society meeting: RAF Parham & the 390th Bomb Group with speakerTim Brett, at Greenfinch Church Hall, Greenfinch Avenue, Ipswich, 7.30-9.30pm. £2.00 per head. Info: 01473 405116 Talk by Chris Pratt on Britain’s Secret Army.

The Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group at Snape Village Hall at 2.30pm. All welcome adm £1 members, £3 non-members, inc coffee/tea and biscuits.

Wed 23rd Jan

Royal Naval Association - Our Shipmates welcome new members to join them at their lunch-time meetings on the 4th Wednesday of the month at Kirby Street Conservative Club.

All Maritime Services personnel, MN and others with military connections are eligible. For details contact the Secretary, Ray Leonard, 01473 740735; rayleonard@sky.com.

Fri 25th Jan

Karaoke. Royal British Legion, Hadleigh. 8.30pm to 11.30pm

Sat 26th Jan

Jumble Sale, at 24th Scout HQ, 330a Bramford Road, Ipswich [beside the Railway Bridge], 1-3pm. Come and bag a bargain.

Coffee Morning, St Mary’s Church Room, Bramford, 10am-12 noon. Bacon rolls and refreshments, cake stall, books, jigsaws, bring and buy plus raffle.

Flashback, live band, Kesgrave Social Club

Wed 30th Jan

Sewing with your Child – for parents and carers 6.30-8.30pm. Chantry Academy, Mallard Way, Ipswich. Book 0300 456 2050 17

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Photo competition winners announced The winners of the second East Suffolk Photo Competition have been announced by Suffolk Coastal and Waveney District Councils. n Sizewell, Elaine Holmes

The five-week long competition, which ran during August and early September, invited amateur and professional photographers to submit their photos to the Councils under four categories; living in East Suffolk, working in East Suffolk, explore East Suffolk and under 16s.

In November, the entries were judged by Cllr TJ HaworthCulf, Cabinet Member for Customers, Communities and Leisure at Suffolk Coastal and Cllr Michael Ladd, Cabinet Member for Tourism and Economic Development at

Waveney District Council.

In a joint statement, Cllr Haworth-Culf and Cllr Ladd said, “We were once again overwhelmed by the amount and the quality of the entries, which all highlight the beauty of East Suffolk. It was incredibly difficult to choose between them all however we feel n Landguard, Jill Adam that the chosen winners really captured the spirit of the area.

“We would like to thank everyone who took part and we look forward to running the competition again in future.”

The winners are: Explore - Winner: Elaine Holmes, Sizewell, Runners up: Tom Andrews, Minsmere and Stephen Abrams, Southwold beach huts n Felixstowe Beach, Mike Bowden

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Working - Winner: Jill Adam, Landguard, Runner up: Morag Finch, Aldeburgh

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Living - Winner: Mike Bowden, Felixstowe Beach, Runners up Lewis Morfitt, Beccles Common and Sean Geraghty, Blythburgh

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Under 16s - Winner: Alina Musson, Woodbridge, Runner up: Joel Garrod, Covehithe Each winner will receive a shopping voucher and all the winners and runners up will receive a framed copy of their photo.

All the 2018 entries can be seen at eastsuffolk.gov.uk/ east-suffolk-photo-competition

AT HOME

Is yours a Big Brother House?

New research from Direct Line Home Insurance reveals nearly six million people (11 per cent) across the country are using smart devices such as; phone locating software (e.g. find my iPhone), indoor security cameras, smart doorbells and other devices to play ‘Big Brother’.

Of those who track the people around them, over 2 million (four per cent) do so without telling them they are being watched or monitored. This number could grow substantially, as over 12 million people (24 per cent) who do not use their smart technology to track others admit they probably would consider doing so in the future.

The group most likely to be monitored are children, with almost four million parents (13 per cent) already monitoring their offspring

and nearly eight million (27 per cent) intending to do so in the future. Of those who said they would track their child, a quarter of parents (24 per cent) would do so without telling them.

The main reason why parents monitor their children is for peace of mind (54 per cent), with more than two fifths (43 per cent) of parents believing their child’s safety is more important than their independence and use technology to ensure there have not been any accidents and

Take care of our ducks in the park!

Visitors to Ipswich’s Christchurch Park have been asked not to feed bread to the ducks.

Giving bread to ducks is like giving them junk food, it also pollutes the water, encourages harmful algae and attracts rats, according to Ipswich Borough Council.

Large quantities of bread stops ducks from eating a natural, balanced diet.

While the birds might find it tasty, the danger is that they will fill up on it instead of other foods that are more beneficial to them.

A Council spokesman said, “There’s also a risk that ducks and other water fowl could get an illness known as angel wing, which is caused by not getting the right nutrients in their diet. This can hamper the way they fly or even stop them altogether, which could obviously be fatal.”

The Council does not want to spoil families’ enjoyment. “Please come and feed the ducks but do it sensibly so your children and future generations can enjoy it, too. Putting down too much bread in one area also leads to a significant increase in the rat population, so in order to help with the health of our ducks and to prevent an increase in rats, please put down just a little bread or duck food which is immediately consumed and not a whole loaf!”

their children aren’t in any danger. One in eight (13 per cent), however, do not trust other adults around their children and one in nine (11 per cent) admit they can’t trust that their child is being honest.

One in five (20 per cent) Brits also admitted they would happily monitor an employee, like a babysitter or cleaner, remotely using smart technology and almost half (43 per cent) of these people do not think they would tell them they were being watched.

Technology also allows people to keep tabs on their partners, with one in 20 (five per cent) people already monitoring their partners and a further 4.7 million saying they would if they were given the opportunity.

This does, however, raise concerns over privacy, as a third (34 per cent) would keep their surveillance habits a secret from their partner.

Jenny Trueman, Head of Connected Homes and Product Innovation at Direct Line, commented, “Smart technologies have grown in popularity at an increasing rate in recent years, with many of us

monitoring our homes whilst we’re out at work or away from home.

“Smart technology in the home can be incredibly beneficial from a security and safety perspective, reducing the impact of a leak, fire or burglary by sending you an alert as soon as something happens.

However, it is also worth ensuring that you have adequate home insurance in place in case the worst happens, as for many the impact of a incident in your home is only realised when it’s too late.”

A quarter of parents (26 per cent) admit to tracking their children using apps like find my friend and Life360.

Even celebrity parents such as Jamie Oliver openly discuss tracking their children in this way. One in four (23 per cent) admit that they would even log in to their child’s social media accounts to check what they are up to and 10 per cent would take this even further and respond to social media messaging for their child without permission.

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AT HOME

The Top 5 in the Big Garden Birdwatch Every year, for the past 40 years, over 9,000 of you in Suffolk (and over half a million across the rest of the UK) have been counting the nations garden wildlife and sending it to the RSPB, making the Big Garden Birdwatch the largest wildlife survey in the world!

Sign up for a FREE pack, with fun activities and spotting sheets included.

Discover the Top five garden birds found in Suffolk last year. Will the house sparrow keep the crown as most common garden bird, or will the blackbird leap ahead to first place?

1. House sparrow – Noisy little birds, weighing in at between 24 – 40g. There are an estimated 5,300,000 breeding pairs in the UK, but monitoring suggests a severe decline in the UK population, which is estimated to have dropped by 71 per cent between 1977 and 2008 with substantial declines in both rural and urban populations.

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2. Blackbird - Males live up to their name but, confusingly, females are brown often with spots and streaks on their breasts. The bright orange-yellow beak and eye-ring make adult male blackbirds striking. Both sexes weigh between 80 – 100g.

10-15 million birds winter here in the UK, but blackbird number have almost dropped by 27% over nearly 30 years.

3. Blue tit – A colourful mix of blue, yellow, white and green makes the blue tit one of our most attractive and most recognisable garden visitors. In winter, family flocks join up with other tits as they search for food; they are a relatively small tit weighing about 11g.

4. Starling – At a distance, starlings look black, but when you see them closer they are very glossy with a sheen of purples and greens. Their flight is fast and direct and they walk and run confidently on the ground. Each starling weighs about 75g. Starlings spend a lot of the year in flocks. In the UK they have around 804,000 breeding territories, but despite this, starling numbers have decreased by 79% since 1979.

5. Woodpigeon - The UK's largest and commonest pigeon weighing in at 450g. It is largely grey with a white neck patch and white wing patches, clearly visible in flight. Although shy in the countryside it can be tame and approachable in towns and cities, and nearly 5,400,000 pairs breed here in the UK. For your free Big Garden Birdwatch pack, which includes a bird identification chart, plus RSPB shop voucher and advice to help you attract wildlife to your garden, text BIRD to 70030 or visit www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch Registration for Big Garden Birdwatch 2019 is open now!

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Interior trend predictions for Spring Summer 2019 For next season, it’s all about adding a new twist to popular trends for a refreshing change in the home. Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture Choice, dishes on three of the top trend predictions for Spring/Summer 2019 and how to get the look at home.

1. Embrace pastels as the new neutral The verdict is in - pastels are going to be big next season. And in this latest transformation, they add a new twist to neutrals and are styled in a contemporary way for maximum impact.

Two key shades that are expected to shine next season are mint and peachy coral. “A versatile shade, mint is pleasant and soothing making it a great way to add a light, fresh feel to the home,” Rebecca says. “When styled with contemporary furniture, the effect is both futuristic and natural at the same time.”

And for fans of millennial pink, there’s a hot new colour in town - and it’s one that has a similar look and feel to this long-time favourite. A combination of orange and blush pink, peachy coral has been predicted by Pantone to

be the next big colour for 2019. This hue has the dreamy quality of pink but grounded with orange and terracotta, making it a great shade to use in the home for those keen to experiment with colour but wary of picking something that may be too overpowering.

But for those who prefer to stick to the classics, grey is a calming shade that makes an ideal choice for the bedroom. When paired with classic wooden furniture or Scandi inspired pieces this creates a relaxing and cosy ambience. In the living room, grey furniture can also be used as a backdrop against pastel accessories for a cosy, pop of colour.

2. Luxe it up with velvet A finish typically associated with autumn, velvet adds drama and depth to any room, and is easily adaptable to add some sophistication to spring and summer looks, becoming a year-round favourite.

“Velvet elevates the look of the room regardless of the season,” says Rebecca. “It’s a finish that resonates well with bold colours or neutrals, depending on the look and mood of the space. For instance, pairing a blue velvet sofa with neutral accessories in the living room creates a sophisticated, yet crisp update on a classic look.”

Velvet can also add flair to a sharp, modern dining room. “For instance, velvet dining chairs can soften the lines and edges of glass and marble tables, creating a cosy, yet chic atmosphere. And for a seasonal update it’s all about the colours. Moving away from the autumnal palette of darker greens, greys and browns, blue and silver have a lighter feel while still maintaining the elegance and sheen of velvet.”

3. Art Deco returns with a millennial twist A much-loved style which has captured the imagination of many Pinterest boards, Art Deco has evolved once again - this time to fit millennial tastes and trends. This latest iteration is a minimalist take on this glamorous style, and is more strategic in terms of how colour and pattern are deployed. In this version, starting with a neutral colour palette allows lots of flexibility when it comes to using Art Deco themes and looks in the home.

“Using geometric patterns which match the colour palette of the room make a soft and elegant statement, while gold accents add flair to a neutral space,” advises Rebecca. For texture, a velvet sofa is the go-to choice, creating the opulence and lushness associated with Art Deco.”

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inlaterlife Get more out of life in 2019

Have fun, make friends and try something new.

Don’t let the cold and dark dampen your mood. Get 2019 on the right track by joining Ipswich Oddfellows at one of its regular get-togethers.

Branch Secretary Lynne Wyatt said, “We’ve lots planned for this year – from guest speakers to crafts, and activities to tea parties and group holidays.

We’d love you to join with us.”

Based at 37 High Street, Ipswich, the local friendly society welcomes everyone from all walks of life and ages. Through friendship and social events, it helps its members get more out of life, and offers care, advice and support in times of need.

“Whether it’s for a good old-fashioned chat, or to get more involved in the local community through fundraising or volunteering, there’s so much on offer at Ipswich Oddfellows,” added Lynne.

Give the Oddfellows a try – coming up soon at 37 High Street, Ipswich IP1 3QH Drop in on Tuesday 8th January at 1.30pm for “Company and a Cuppa”.

Entrance is £2. Refreshments provided. There’s a warm welcome awaiting you.

Or if you prefer something a little more active then why not join in with the monthly “Nifty Fifties” sessions at the Superbowl in the Buttermarket Ipswich To find out more about Ipswich Oddfellows’ activities and events, call Lynne on 01473 251867 or email ipswichevents@oddfellows.co.uk.

• Find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/OddfellowsIpswich or visit www.Oddfellows.co.uk

Keep active, keep fit, feel great It’s good to keep fit and active at any age, however as we get older it may feel harder to get up and get exercising. Here is where seated Zumba can help, giving more mature people an ideal way to keep the body moving.

Seated Zumba Gold classes are run in Ipswich by Sarah Ann Gray, a Zumba® fitness instructor with an additional specialist qualification to teach seated exercise for the older and frailer adults.

"These classes bring the traditionally Latin based cardio dance workout party to the chair; making it a totally inclusive class that is modified, low impact, completely chair based and therefore ideal for older, frailer or less abled adults." Says Sarah.

"Seated Zumba Gold classes also get all involved moving, grooving and feeling great, at their own pace, to a variety of Latin, modern and golden tracks! It can help participants to become more active, improve muscle tone, mobility and strengthen the core to assist with every day activities; not to mention the positive effects it has on overall mental wellbeing. I truly believe in the power of music and movement."

Sarah holds two community Seated Zumba Gold classes on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 1.30pm at Rosary Club, Bramford Road (£5 on the door), as well as on the last Thursday of every month, at 10.30am at Alasdair Place, Claydon (£4 on the door). Both classes are 45 minutes long and are also followed by free hot drinks.

Sarah Ann also teaches two Zumba Gold classes a week - every Monday at 2pm at St Francis Church Hall, Chantry and every Wednesday at 10.30am at Rosary Club, Bramford Road.

"In this low impact dance class we keep one foot on the floor and as it's low impact this means it's easier on the joints and you can take it at your own pace."

Classes are 50 minutes long and cost £5 on the door. They are also followed by optional free teas and coffees.

"I can also bring the party to those who are unable to get to it," adds Sarah Ann. "delivering modified classes for care homes and groups."

So if your looking to increase your activity as you get older and want to socialise whilst staying fit and active, then a Zumba Gold class could be perfect for you.

• For more information, visit facebook.com/ZumbaYaBumba, call 07450730962 or email gray_sa@hotmail.co.uk

No need to book, just turn up!

— £5 a class —

Mondays 2pm: St Francis Church Hall, Hawthorn Drive Wednesdays 10:30am: Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road

Get more out of life with the Oddfellows

Ann’s all You’ll have fun and make new friends about making Contact Lynne on 01473 251867 lynne.wyatt@oddfellows.co.uk friends...

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All Welcome at Canterbury House Our care home, Canterbury House, is purpose-built and designed to provide the highest standards of residential and residential dementia care. It is operated by Anchor and set in a quiet location, within reach of the local community.

Our residents and staff are celebrating the ’31 Days of Christmas’ with a range of activities throughout the festive period.

We welcome any local older people to join our celebrations, as it’s nice to have the opportunity to enjoy some company and conversation when the weather’s cold and days are shorter.

We also open our doors to anyone who wishes to volunteer or any local organisations who would like to work with our residents and staff. We offer a number of facilities, such as

a fully-equipped therapy room and hair salon. Our swimming pool is open to members of the public aged 60 years or over. To promote wellness and health, we’ve recently enjoyed exercise classes from OOMPH wellbeing and Kiddleydivey.

Our home was rated Good in all five inspected areas in its latest CQC inspection, which was published in September 2018.

Anchor was named ‘Residential Care Provider of the Year’ at the prestigious Health Investor Awards and celebrated its 50th Anniversary earlier in 2018. It is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, which enables reinvestment in its properties and homes.

For further information, please call Canterbury House care home on 0808 102 4301 or call in and see us at Gallows Hill, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 6JQ.

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n New UK figures for black and white licences New figures recently released by TV Licensing show that after more than 50 years of colour transmissions, over 7000 black and white TV Licences are still in force across the UK, although numbers are steadily declining.

Precisely 7,161 UK households are still watching television via black and white TV sets, rather than enjoying modern classics like Bodyguard, McMafia and Killing Eve, in full colour.

Despite an increase in the use of smart televisions, as well as tablets and smart-phones to access TV content, a surprising number of UK households are spurning 21st Century technology in favour of nostalgic monochrome TV sets.

According to this year’s figures, London leads the way with 1,768 black and white licences, followed

by West Midlands with 431 monochrome licences and Greater Manchester with 390 monochrome licences.

The number of black and white licences issued each year has, however, steadily been declining.

In 2000 there were 212,000 black and white TV Licences in force, but

by 2003 that number had shrunk to 93,000. By 2015, the number had dipped below 10,000.

Jason Hill, spokesperson for TV Licensing, said, “Over half of the UK’s TVs now connect to the internet, so it’s interesting that more than 7,000 households still choose to watch their favourite shows on a black and white telly.

“Whether you watch EastEnders, Strictly or Question Time in black and white on a 50-year-old TV set or in colour on a tablet, you need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch or record programmes as they are broadcast. You also need to be covered by a TV Licence to download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer, on any device.”

Jeffrey Borinsky, a London-based television and radio technology historian, added, “There are hundreds of collectors like myself

who have many black and white TVs. Who wants all this new-fangled 4K Ultra HD, satellite dishes or a screen that's bigger than your room when you can have glorious black and white TV! “30 years ago you could still buy black and white TVs, mainly small portables, for as little as £50 and it’s interesting to know that some of people still have them” A licence is needed to watch or record live TV, on any device including a laptop, tablet or mobile phone. You need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch or record live TV programmes on any channel or

device, and to download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer.

Find when one is needed at www.tvlicensing.co.uk/info.

Introducing Eastern Counties Occupational Therapy ECOT Irene is a qualified Occupational Therapist with nearly 20 years’ experience, during this time she has seen how the environment that we live in can limit the potential for achieving and maintaining independence for people experiencing difficulties through the effects of illness and disability.

Making changes to the home environment can make huge difference to the lives of people who are experiencing difficulties managing within their homes. Using a person-centered approach Irene will provide a locally based response providing sound trusted assessment and advice on home adaptations and equipment needs, to enable people to make choices in the way they wish to live and make the most of life.

For those people and their carers who wish to make their own arrangements. Irene will assist people to take control and make informed decisions and avoid making expensive mistakes when purchasing independent living equipment or making an adaptation to their home.

Giving the right advice when you need it.

Irene is also advisor to Eastern Counties Home Improvements, www.ec-homeimprovements.co.uk who can undertake home improvements for people with varying disabilities; they have overseen a number of extensive adaptations to properties and are able to help guide you through the project management of your adaptation, taking away the stress and worry related to the initial planning stages, VAT exemption eligibility, and seeing you through to a successful completion.

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Planning for retirement: Do you know your State Pension Age? Many people are unaware they'll receive their State Pension later than they think, warns Age UK. 1 in 4 people (24 per cent) aged between 50 and 64 years – nearly three million people – don't know what their State Pension age (SPA) is, according to new research by YouGov for the charity Age UK. After 6th December 2018 no one – neither men nor women – will be able to receive their State Pension on their 65th birthday, this recent research revealed widespread confusion about SPA, even among those who are quite near it. This is despite recent high profile campaigning and media reports highlighting the enormous impact on some women of increases in female SPA since 2010.

Nearly a fifth of all those surveyed (18%) found their actual SPA is higher than expected after it was shown to them as part of the research. Amongst those who had previously said they didn't know their SPA, this rocketed to 52%. Even among those who had professed to know their SPA, nearly one in 10 (9%) discovered the age at which they will actually receive their State Pension is higher than they thought. And worryingly, three in 10 of those surveyed had either never checked or couldn't recall when they had checked their SPA. The speed at which female SPA has risen – from 60 in 2010 to 65 in 2018 – has hit millions of women hard, leaving them with very little time to re-adjust their retirement plans. Many women have been left in hardship as they struggle to manage without the State Pension and, for some, the benefits they were counting on after a lifetime of working in low-paid or part-time jobs. Yet, now millions of women will have to endure an even longer wait for their State Pension – this time joined by men for the first time – as the SPA continues on its course to reach 67 by 2028 for both men and women.

Almost three out of five (58%) of those surveyed for Age UK felt very negatively about the changes, with well over a third (37%) disappointed, a third (31%) angry and one in seven (14%) worried.

While thankfully most people will live to 67 and beyond, there are many – particularly men in more deprived areas and those on low incomes – who are unlikely to make it to their SPA in good health. Of those who said they do not expect to be working in the two years leading up to SPA, 29% cited health reasons, 17% cited likely unemployment, and 5% cited caring responsibilities as the main reasons.

Age UK is warning that many people – typically manual workers, carers and those who are unemployed – are likely to experience real hardship as a result of the continued increase in SPA, made worse still if they are expecting to receive their State Pension sooner than they actually will. In an effort to mitigate this, Age UK is calling on the government to offer much better support and many more opportunities so that people are able to stay in a job that works for them until they reach their SPA. The Charity is also

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urging people to check their SPA at www.ageuk.org.uk/state-pension-age.

However Age UK is also urging the government to recognise that working up to SPA is just not possible for everyone. For those who really cannot continue working until their SPA, Age UK is urging the government to allow early access to the State Pension to help those who are most in need. Longterm carers and those with health problems who have little prospect of being able to work again should be able to access their State Pension early, up to three years before people in this position reach SPA. Caroline Abrahams, Age UK's Charity Director, says, "Clearly there is still much confusion about the age at which people can expect to receive their State Pension and our worry is that many who have few resources to fall back on are in for a nasty shock.

"At Age UK we think the most pressing and immediate concern is the hundreds of thousands of people in their 50s and 60s who are unable to carry on working today, and who are really struggling financially as a result. We are thinking, for example, of lifelong manual workers crippled by arthritis and carers who have given up work to look after an ailing partner or parent, and who face the prospect of being totally broke as they wait to claim their State Pension.” * Anyone who is concerned about their retirement income or State Pension age can call the Age UK advice line free of charge on 0800 169 6565, visit www.ageuk.org.uk or contact their local Age UK for further information.

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Love or Hate?

The ups and downs of family life

Each year, the average British family will have 452 arguments, kiss each other 1,492 times, watch 489 hours of TV, spend almost 14 hours waiting for the kettle to boil – and order 60 takeaways, according to a new study.

A nationwide poll of 2,000 British families by Virgin Money Life Insurance has revealed some fascinating insights into the highs and lows of the average household.

According to the report, we are generally a happy bunch – with 62 percent describing themselves as a “very happy family” and a further 36 percent claiming to be “happy most of the time” – that’s despite a whopping 452 arguments and 515 bouts of tears in an average year.

On the bright side, every year we share on average 1,435 hugs, 1,492 kisses, 972 fits of laughter and 489 bouts of dancing around the house – with close to nine in 10 of those polled saying that family is the most important thing in their life.

The survey also showed how much time British families spend together, with a total of 301 hours a year snuggled up on the sofa together, 265 hours watching movies – and a staggering 489 hours watching the telly.

Unsurprisingly, given the amount of time we spend in front of the box – Brits will spend eight hours and 24 minutes of every year hunting for the TV remote control.

When it comes to general family life, two thirds of parents polled said they simply couldn’t manage without the help and support of their partner, while a further three in ten said they couldn’t cope without the support of their mum.

Jayne Warner, Head of Life Insurance at Virgin Money, said, “Our study took an in-depth look at the lifestyle habits of modern British families, and the results are heart warming.

“We all lead such busy lives. These survey findings also reflect how much we depend on each other to keep family life running smoothly. We’re struck by how hard it would be for many families to cope without the support of their partner and/or their wider family.

“It emphasises how crucial it is to ensure that we have plans in place to keep family life going no matter what life throws at us.”

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Asked what change would most benefit their family life, some opted for practical improvements, with 53 percent of those studied saying more money would be most beneficial, 27 percent saying they needed a bigger house and 14 percent saying they would love to have the luxury of a cleaner.

However, many of those polled plumped for more family-focused life changes, with four in ten saying in an ideal world they would have more quality time together and 17 percent saying they’d like to work less. Seven percent of respondents felt more time with grandparents would be the most beneficial change for their family life.

When it comes to food consumed, the survey revealed we will each tuck into a whopping 66 roast dinners a year, order 60 takeaways and eat 102 plates of pasta. The research also found that we will make our way through 60 boxes of teabags, drink 220 pints of milk and chomp 116 loaves of bread, the equivalent of 2,320 slices of toast.

A further SIX hours will be spent searching high and low for the car keys and we will while away seven hours waiting to use the bathroom – with mums emerging as the worst culprits for bathroom hogging.

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Elderly tablet users twice as likely to injure themselves

Shocking new research produced by iBeani has revealed that elderly tablet users are the most at risk of injuring themselves when using tablet devices.

Based on research, the figures show that elderly tablet users face up to twice the risk of injuring themselves when using tablet devices.

These injuries vary considerably and include musculoskeletal disorder, tendonitis, headaches, and insomnia. The effect of these injuries are multiplied exponentially when factoring in existing diseases and health problems commonly found in elderly users. The research shows that elderly users reported higher than average pain scores compared to younger participants when completing a series of tasks involving heavy devices.

Also uncovered in the research is the increasing trend in tablet injuries not just limited to the elderly generation. One study showed that 62.8% of participants experienced some kind of tablet injury when using their tablet for less than three hours a day. While 75.8% of participants experienced symptoms when using their tablet for more than six hours a day.

Without the correct tablet habits and education, many users can seriously injure themselves from daily tablet use. To combat this, many researchers suggest not using tablets as frequently or using suitable tablet stands to take the weight and strain off the user’s body.

Age UK Suffolk: Will Month It is estimated that only one third of people in the UK have made a Will.

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Age UK Suffolk’s annual Write a will scheme is a great way to get your affairs in order, and support a local charity too.

The scheme offers excellent value to people who are looking to make their Will for the first time, or revise their existing Will, with a set donation being

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If you are considering making your Will, or perhaps your Will needs updating, the scheme offers both single and mirror Wills, giving individuals and couples the opportunity to choose their solicitor, subject to availability.

Each partnering solicitor will donate a number of Wills free of charge to Age UK Suffolk – the number of Wills available varies between each solicitors practice, so it’s advisable to have a second choice in mind, but all represent excellent value for money and the assurance that yours and your family’s future is protected.

The scheme is available to people from all over Suffolk, and all monies raised through the scheme will be spent on vital and often life-changing services and support for thousands of older people across the county.

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Dancing can keep you young From Ed Balls’ Gangnam Style to John Sergeant’s Pasa Doble, Strictly Come Dancing has provided some unforgettable TV moments, inspiring lots of people to get their partner and hit the dance floor.

With 2018’s competition complete, two health and fitness experts, Dr Khan, a GP with 30 years’ experience specialising in anti-ageing, and cofounder of the Harley Street Skin Clinic, and Tim Allardyce, a chartered physiotherapist, talk about the benefits of dancing for the older generation, and how it can make us look and feel younger.

It keeps you active This might be an obvious one for some, but as we get older, staying active can help us to live longer and give us a better quality of life. Dr Khan says the physical aspects of dance mean it’s great exercise for your physical health, such as heart health, as well as cardiovascular, motor and aerobic fitness. The majority of dance is also low impact, so you can get your heart rate up without worrying about damaging your body.

It’s great for bone density Dancing is also a great way to improve bone strength. As we get older, we naturally start to lose bone density, and some people can develop osteoporosis, which is a weakening of the bone.

Exercise like dancing is great for increasing bone density and helping to keep bones and joints strong.

It’s also great for flexibility, especially in the arms and shoulders. Dancing encourages us to lift our arms and use rotation improving mobility of the back and shoulders.

It improves your balance Co-ordination and balance are two other things that dancing helps to improve. Tim says that as we age, we become more prone to falling.

Dancing builds leg strength and improves our balance, in turn making it less likely for us to suffer from a fall. Regular dancing will improve the strength and endurance of your legs, helping to improve your balance.

It’s great for mental health As well as many physical benefits, dance is also great for mental health. Dr Khan believes that dancing regularly is a fantastic way to reduce the risk of illnesses that are more common in older people, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. The brain work and memory exercises involved in dancing keep the brain active.

Getting social Reducing the risk of illness isn’t the only mental benefit associated with dancing. The social aspect can be fantastic for older people (and

anyone else!), particularly if they are susceptible to feeling lonely. Meeting up with likeminded people on a regular basis is great for combatting loneliness, reducing low mood as well as stimulating cognitive and social skills, according to Dr Khan.

n Britain’s Got Kindness The British Red Cross is encouraging people across the UK to show the Power of Kindness - share your small act of kindness on social media using #PowerOfKindness and visit redcross.org.uk/kindness New research commissioned by the British Red Cross asked more than 2,000 UK adults about their attitudes and behaviours around kindness. The survey showed that people in the UK believe in the transformative power

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of simple acts of kindness and the positive impact these can have on communities and individuals in crisis.

The new survey reveals a growing movement of good deeds sweeping the nation, as the majority of Brits believe they have performed an act of kindness in the last year. Four in 10 would even be willing to give up their time to visit a lonely neighbour in the coming year as well.

An act of kindness can be simple. Here are more ways people said they had shown kindness to others in the last year: • One in four have helped someone who has tripped or fallen • A fifth have given someone change when they were short • One in three have sponsored someone in the last twelve months who is raising money for charity.

• One in 5 have given money, food or drink to someone sleeping rough • One in 10 have helped someone cross the road • One in 5 have helped someone with a pushchair on public transport • 13% of Brits handed in a valuable item, such as a phone they found The research also shows that kindness is particularly important to people during difficult times. Almost all agree that their community is stronger when people are kind to one another and that lots of small acts of kindness can have a big impact in an emergency. Nine in 10 say they appreciate kindness from neighbours and nearly three quarters think people in their own communities are kind.

The vast majority of people agree that kindness inspires more kindness and that being on the receiving end of such acts can really make a difference. Half say when they’ve been on the receiving end of kindness it makes them feel like people care, a third feel happier and less worried and, for over a quarter, it gives them a sense of solidarity that helps them feel less alone. Three in four agree that when someone is kind, it makes them more attractive.

The British Red Cross sees the power of kindness every day – responding to emergencies on our own doorstep and overseas. Through the Red Cross people can share their kindness to help others in crisis, such as learning first aid to help someone in need or giving a small amount of time to volunteer.

Volunteering can be as easy as signing up to be a Community Reserve Volunteer to respond when an emergency hits your local community, to checking in on a vulnerable neighbour.

Zoë Abrams, Executive Director of Communications and Advocacy at the British Red Cross, said, “Day in and day out our staff and volunteers see that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference to people in crisis.

“There are many ways people can be kind with the Red Cross, whether that’s through sharing time by volunteering, supporting our work with donations, learning how to save a life with our first aid teams, or sharing their unique talents or skills.

“We want to support people to do more kind acts, no matter how small, because these little things can make a world of difference.”

To find out more about how your kindness can make a big difference visit www.redcross.org.uk/kindness

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Does the New Year find you struggling to cope with the aftermath of the festive season at a time when you are also experiencing a delayed reaction to bereavement or perhaps not coping with adjusting to the loss of a loved one? If this applies to you then why not pluck up the courage and join one of the Suffolk Bereavement Support groups?

Suffolk Bereavement Support groups are very friendly and supportive and they encourage their members to share their experiences as they believe this is the best way to offload pent up feelings that may eventually

At each meeting Suffolk Bereavement Support focus on an aspect of bereavement by way of a short video clip and a presentation.

This is designed to help us understand our responses to grief

there should be a group to suit most people. The afternoon group is held in central Hadleigh on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 1.30pm until 3pm and the Capel St. Mary group meets in the early

and to stimulate discussion of the wide spectrum of emotions and reactions that can be experienced.

Members frequently testify to how this has helped them cope as they negotiate the path of bereavement towards the point where they are better equipped to move forward with their lives while still treasuring memories of their loved ones.

Suffolk Bereavement Support have planned their meetings so that

evening on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 6.30pm until 8pm. Each meeting finishes with refreshments and informal chat.

Suffolk Bereavement Support would love to hear from you if you would like to join them at any time. Please ring Margaret or Patrick: 01206 299832; 07469 201337; email: sbsg246@gmail.com; website: www.suffolkbereavement.org.uk.

take their toll on us and affect both mental and physical health. New members are not put under any pressure to join in until they feel ready to but they find that most people feel at home very quickly.

Alex offers a fitting tribute Alex Jenner is a local soprano vocalist who has been singing professionally for over 10 years. She specialises in services of remembrance and has worked with many families to ensure that the musical component of the day is absolutely perfect.

Alex is able to take on music of many different genres - she is able to add vocal support to traditional hymns or sing them solo, take on a classical piece, a worship song, or even something more popular which may have been a favourite song of the deceased.

Some of Alex’s favourite pieces to perform are: Ave Maria - Franz Schubert Pie Jesu - Gabriel Fauré Bist Du Bei Mir / If Thou Art Near - G.H Stölzel Angel - Sarah McLachlan Make Me a Channel of Your Peace O, Mio Babbino Caro/ O, My Beloved Father - Giacomo Puccini Going Home - Antonín Dvořák Each and every service is fully personalised. Alex has performed in some very large spaces, such as Cathedrals and Abbeys, but is equally at home in a more intimate setting. She is able to provide, and sing to, a high-quality backing track, provide an organist for accompaniment, or even sing a cappella.

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According to a study published in Biological Psychology we start a chain reaction in our brains when we witness acts of kindness. And we are then more likely to be compassionate to others as a result. Isn’t that marvellous?

Just noticing someone being kind can make us better people. Psychologist Jonathan D Haidt

from the University of Virginia calls that feeling ‘elevation’ and he conducted a study to find out more about it. His team asked people to write about their experience of seeing humanity’s ‘better nature’. One example stood out for me in Haidt’s article in Greater Good Magazine: The participant described ‘how moved he was when so many people came to visit and support his family while his grandfather was dying. He said he still had those feelings seven years later, and that those feelings helped inspire his decision to become a doctor.’

Wow! Seven years later those small acts of kindness were still having an effect. I don’t suppose those visitors had any idea they would have such a profound impact. Just as we might not forget someone being exceptionally rude, we are likely to remember a genuine act of kindness.

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I like the idea of kindness being the principle upon which I do my job. This is why I chose ‘kind funerals’ as the name for my business. I’m really proud of what I do. I feel genuinely privileged to work with families at what is usually an incredibly difficult time for them. Having lost both my parents at a relatively young age, I remember how I felt when faced with a barrage of questions and decisions, at a time when I just wanted to hide under the duvet. So I try always to be kind.

I help people to have the funeral ceremony that feels exactly right for them, whatever that may be.

We all know this time of year can be tough when someone you love has died.

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Not all Wills are created equally New research from Direct Line Life Insurance reveals that just 39 per cent of Brits who have drafted a will plan to divide their assets equally between beneficiaries, and more than one in ten (13 per cent) Brits have already received inheritance from an estate which was not divided equally among the beneficiaries.

Despite almost half (49 per cent) of those aged over 55 planning to split their estate equally, the younger generations (18-34) are driving a change toward a more selective division of assets, with just a quarter (25 per cent) planning to give beneficiaries an equal share of their estate.

When looking at the reasons for not dividing an estate equally, 14 per cent say some beneficiaries deserve more than others due to the way they behaved during the deceased’s lifetime. Other reasons include; some beneficiaries being wealthier than others (10 per cent), some beneficiaries being more liked than others (nine per cent) and the repayment of financial support that the beneficiary gave them during their lifetime (nine per cent).

n Leave an everlasting gift this Valentine's Day The ‘Leave an Everlasting Valentine Gift’ Will Month is being supported

by Jackamans Solicitors (Ipswich), Ross Coates Solicitors (Ipswich) and Norton Peskett Solicitors (Halesworth), who have kindly offered their services to offer people the opportunity to make a basic single or mirror Will in return for a suggested donation to Cancer Campaign in Suffolk.

The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of making a Will, as well as highlighting the work of the charity, and is a special way to make a difference and celebrate Valentine’s Day in February.

Around 60% of people in the UK do not have a Will and planning for later life is essential!

People are living longer and with ever-changing family lives; second marriages, extended families, civil partnerships, long-term care needs, lasting power of attorney, funeral costs, inheritance tax; choosing who you want to leave your gifts to is ever more important so your wishes are fulfilled as complications can arise which can become costly.

Making a Will gives peace of mind and ensures families and loved ones are cared for in the future. It also gives people the opportunity to leave a lasting gift to a charity that will make a difference to others as well as reduce the inheritance tax bill for the beneficiaries.

Karen Hare, Chief Executive, Cancer Campaign in Suffolk said, “We are delighted that Jackamans Solicitors & Ross Coates Solicitors, (Ipswich) , and Norton Peskett (Halesworth) are supporting the ‘Leave an Everlasting Valentine’s Gift’ scheme by giving their time and offering a Will Writing service for a donation to our charity. All the monies raised stays in Suffolk to help before, during and after cancer. “ Cancer Campaign in Suffolk is holding a Will Month during February 2019 and have invited local solicitors to offer a free will writing service for a donation to the charity. For more information contact CCiS on 01473 211884 or email fundraiser@cancercampaigninsuffolk.co.uk or visit the website ww.ccisuffolk.org

Research amongst legal professionals reveals that clients drafting a will are advised to inform beneficiaries in advance if the main value of the estate is to be divided unequally. However, it appears people aren’t acting on this advice as just 37 per cent of those who have decided not to divide their assets equally tell their beneficiaries in advance. In some circumstances, this could lead to resentment between beneficiaries and increase the likelihood of legal challenges and disagreements over the estate.

The research reveals more than 29 million Brits (56 per cent) haven’t written a will (formal or informal), leaving their estate subject to rules of intestacy. While 71 per cent of those aged 18-34 do not have a will, alarmingly over a third of adults (34 per cent, or 6.8 million) over the age of 55 also do not have a will in place, meaning that if they pass away their estate will only be shared among their direct family and any wishes they have expressed verbally will not be taken into account.

Less than a third (32 per cent) of people has written a will dividing up their assets using professional legal support. A further seven per cent have used an online tool kit, which may not result in the will being legally binding if the benefactor hasn’t closely followed the rules such as having the document correctly witnessed.

The most likely people to benefit from a will are the deceased current spouse or partner (34 per cent), followed by first born children – sons (30 per cent) and daughters (29 per cent), ahead of younger children – sons (14 per cent) and daughters (12 per cent).

Jane Morgan, Business Manager at Direct Line Life Insurance, commented, “Death is never an easy topic to discuss, but should the worst happen it is a conversation you are likely to have wished you’d had. Leaving a valid will is crucial, as intestacy rules do not take into account the various family dynamics people face in the UK and can be made more complicated by multiple marriages, divorces, children and step-children.”

Morgan continues, “As well as leaving a valid will, life insurance is another way for families to help look after loved ones financially if they pass away, paying out a lump sum, to help deal with every day money concerns such as household bills and childcare costs.”

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New support to help with loneliness after bereavement People left lonely and isolated following bereavement will be able to make new friends and beat loneliness thanks to a new scheme launched across the UK. The largest bereavement charity in the UK, Cruse Bereavement Care in collaboration with the British Red Cross and Co-op, have set up the ‘More Than Words’ scheme which aims to start up social groups for

people left feeling isolated after the death of a loved one.

People who are experiencing loneliness following bereavement are being encouraged to join the

Offering sensitivity at a difficult time Personal, sensitively formed, uplifting and memorable services for everyone for the 21st century… completing the gift of our life’s amazing and rewarding if, at times challenging journey.

Charles Mugleston an ordained minister with a universal heart affirming serving ‘Oneness’ offers Services of Thanksgiving - Celebrations of Life for everyone of any faith, denomination, lapsed or none “You gotta have faith” (George Michael) be it in deity or yourself – same difference! Whoever would like a respectful and satisfying service in your own chosen form sparkling with goodness, truth and beauty combining personal, family and friends requests thereby bringing everything that matters Full Circle – into The Unity of Spirit.

Please contact Charles on 01394 285669, or give his details to your Funeral Firm, so we can build the beautiful gesture together.

“Thankyou very much for the beautiful service you gave Graham, we were all very pleased” Sue Warne and Family “Excellent. Showing compassion and consideration” Jayson Lasarde “A brilliant service… mum would have loved it” Clive Garwood “One Equal Light – One Equal Identity” John Donne

social groups who will run free or low cost outings to cafes, parks and museums. While people will be supported to talk about their loss if they wish, there is no obligation to do so with the focus on fostering new friendships and overcoming isolation.

The scheme is being run in 12 locations across the UK with people urged to sign up as ‘champions’ to run social events and support others who have experienced bereavement.

The social groups are free to join and open to people of any age who have been affected by any kind of bereavement – from the loss of a spouse to miscarriage or stillbirth or the sudden death of a loved one.

Alex Robertson, Project Manager at Cruse, said, “It’s really common to feel lonely or isolated after bereavement - even with a network of friends, colleagues and relatives, people can still feel they have no one to turn to.

People can also feel angry, depressed, afraid and guilty – and these can all make it harder to reach out to others. The important thing is

there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to feel and there is no limit as to how long such emotions may last.

For many people, the death of another – especially someone they were very close to - can create or enhance feelings of emptiness both in the immediate, and longer term.

More Than Words is a new, unique service, specifically designed to provide people who have been bereaved with opportunities to meet others who may be feeling similar emotions.

We’ve found that some of the people we support want something to go onto after one-to-one support, and sometimes people want something less formal and want to meet others who have had a similar experience.

“More Than Words focuses on peerled activities including coffee and cake meet-ups, walks, art groups and museum visits. It is run by and for bereaved individuals who want to get to know others who are, or have felt physically or emotionally alone at some stage after bereavement.” www.cruse.org.uk/more-than-words

Funeral director partners with Hospice to raise funds David Button Independent Funeral Directors has announced St Elizabeth Hospice as its chosen charity until 2020.

Throughout 2019 the collaboration will see the independent funeral directors support the high-profile Ipswich Midnight Walk, as route sponsor, and next summer’s sunset event, Suffolk Remembers which takes place in Felixstowe’s seafront gardens.

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David Button Independent Funeral Directors will also become one of St Elizabeth Hospice’s 30th anniversary partners, pledging to raise a minimum of £3,000 by the end of next year, through a variety of initiatives and challenges.

David Button comments, “We are a local company with local values and are an integral part of the community. As such, we are thrilled to partner with St Elizabeth Hospice, supporting the amazing work they do in our community.”

Sarah Archer, St Elizabeth Hospice corporate and major gifts manager said, “We are delighted to have the support of David Button Independent Funeral Directors for 2019. Working with local organisations is vital for the hospice, and we are very grateful for the enthusiasm with which David Button has approached this partnership.”

WELLBEING

Dental Top 10 for a stunning smile As dentists, our main aim is for you to feel happy and confident about your smile.

Here are Harbour Dental Care’s Top Ten ways to help you enjoy a stunning smile every day.

11. The easiest, most effective - and cheapest - way to keep

17. Are your teeth stained? Try cutting down on curries, red wine, tea and coffee and you’ll love the difference this will make.

12. Visit your dentist regularly. There’s nothing more attractive than strong, healthy teeth and regular visits will help ensure your teeth stay this way.

18. What better time to quit than now? Stopping smoking will improve your general and oral health, reduce your risk of cancer and boost your smile.

your teeth and gums looking great is to brush for two minutes twice a day using fluoride toothpaste.

13. Discoloured teeth were the biggest reason (33%) given in a recent survey for people feeling self-conscious about their smile. Visit your hygienist for a thorough clean and polish to bring back the natural sparkle to your teeth.

14. Cut down on how often you have sugary foods and drinks, including fruit and smoothies. Decay-causing bacteria feed on sugar, so by cutting out their food you will reduce the chance of tooth decay.

15. Choose foods rich in the minerals that help protect your teeth from harmful acids. Calcium rich foods promote good bone density and affect the quality of bone around the teeth.

16. Chewing sugar-free gum after eating and drinking is a convenient way of looking after your oral health. It washes away food debris, helps to neutralises damaging plaque acids and remineralises tooth enamel by stimulating the flow of saliva which helps protect teeth.

Do you hide your smile or feel 19. embarrassed about your teeth? Let us know - we have lots of treatments that can help, and most won’t break the bank.

10. Love your smile! Smiling is contagious and also linked to a boosted immune system and reduction in stress - we could all do with that!

Our door is always open to new patients, so please get in touch to find out more.

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A beauty first for Ipswich The Loft Beauty & Blowdry Bar is a truly bespoke salon full of charm and character.

It boasts a full alcohol licence, making it the first of its kind and unique in the Ipswich. This enables clients to enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling Prosecco with every Big Bouncy Blowdry, and even for special events and occasions such as parties or weddings!

Located in the Saints area of the town on St Nicholas Street is one of the most fashionable locations between the up-and-coming Waterfront and Town Centre, this conservation area is noted for Ipswich's most exclusive boutiques and restaurants.

The Loft Beauty & Blowdry Bar offer a wide range of both hair and beauty treatments from cuts, colours, extensions and more. They have Novalash lashes to Elemis skincare and an express nail bar.

"It was its charm that attracted us to the building instantly." Explains owner Chris Walmsley, "I've always wanted my own business, to showcase what I love and what I'm passionate about. The business is mine, if that makes sense? Not a diluted version of someone else's dream.

"The Loft provided the perfect platform for this venture with my design skills, vision and DIY skills and my partner Pia-Monique's 10 years in the Beauty industry. It was the perfect mix!

"Another reason for me starting the business was to show that normal common people just like myself, can do anything you want to when you put your mind to it - no help, no investors just pure heart!

"Pour your Heart and soul into anything and only good things will come, I've always said that. If I can perhaps inspire just one person, only then will I will be successful!

"Win or lose it's been such an exciting experience, it's been worth the journey.

I'm very lucky to have always had people in my life who have supported my dreams, because without dreams what have you got?"

• For more information about The Loft Beauty & Blowdry Bar or to book an appointment telephone 01473 226699 or visit www.theloft.uk

How to stay out of dentists chair For good dental health, regular checkups are a necessity. But let’s face it. Regardless of whether your teeth are in good shape or bad, going to the dentist, even just for a cleaning, doesn’t make everyone’s list of top things they like to do.

And when there’s extra work to be done – such as filling cavities – it can be even more troubling. Most people know they should brush and floss. But beyond that, what are some of the things you should do to stay out of the dental chair?

“Reducing the amount of sugar in your diet is a great place to start,” says Dr. Anita Myers, a dentist and author of the book Stunning Smiles: A Dental Guide To Improve the Way You Eat, Smile & Live (www.dranitamyers.com).

“Many people when they get up in the morning get a croissant, muffin or doughnut, and a coffee with sugar. To protect their teeth, it would be much better to substitute whole grain cereal and then sweeten it with fruit.”

While Dr. Myers says most people worry about the impact of sugar on their weight, the damage done to teeth is just as bad if not worse. “If you change your lifestyle you can lose extra weight. But if you lose your teeth because of too much sugar, you can’t get them back.”

- Make good diet choices. Stay away from processed foods, which often contain sugar even when you don’t realise it. Sugar, of course, leads to tooth decay that causes cavities. Here’s how: The mouth has both good and bad bacteria in it. The harmful bacteria feed off the sugar, and as they do so they produce acid that breaks down your teeth layer by layer. Some processed foods that people may not realise have significant amounts of sugar include low-fat yogurt, condiments such as ketchup and barbeque sauce, pasta sauce and salad dressings.

- Don’t abuse over-the-counter medications. Prescription drugs can create dental issues. For example, a side effect of many medications is dry mouth, which leads to a variety of oral-health problems. And watch out for the sugar in most cough drops and antacids, as some people tend to rely on these on a regular basis.

- Stop smoking and using tobacco. In addition to being bad for teeth and gums, they increase the odds of oral cancer.

- Drink plenty of water. Water cleanses the mouth of toxins.

“Too many people think brushing and flossing are the only aspects of good dental care,” says Dr. Myers. “While those activities are important, there are many other things patients can do to maintain a great smile.”

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Ready to make some changes in 2019?

Ditch the diet and come and see what Kay Fletcher Fitness can do to help you get fitter, healthier and lose weight!

Every January we all do the same. We make resolutions to lose weight and exercise more, but how many times do we stick with it? If your plan in 2019 is to lose weight and get a bit fitter why not take a look at what we can offer at Kay Fletcher Fitness.

Here are the Top 10 reasons why you should join our classes • We don’t diet we make lifestyle changes.

• We have a choice of healthy eating plans to suit your tastes.

• We offer 45 minutes of exercise at all our weight loss classes.

• We offer a variety of exercise styles including Cardio, Zumba, Bootcamp, Fitness Pilates and Kettlebell.

• We don’t judge you.

• We make you feel welcome.

• We offer you support.

• We want to help you become the best you possibly can.

• We offer both daytime and evening classes.

• We have 11 years experience of helping people with their weight and wellbeing.

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If you are just looking to exercise and not lose weight we can help with that too. All our classes are open to exercise only and if you really want something that will push you a bit harder why not take part in one of our Totally Shredded Classes (details below) So why not make 2019 the year you say ‘Yes you are going to make a change’. Let that change also mean you will give Kay Fletcher Fitness the opportunity to help you achieve your goals.

• For full details of all classes please visit the website www.KayFletcherFitness.com or call Kay on 01473 613397.

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Our classes are attended by local people just like you, who all have the same goal - to lose weight and get fitter. Many of our members have made lifelong friendships at our classes as everyone is there for the same reason.

Kesgrave High School (Gym) Main Road, Kesgrave, IP5 2PB 5.45 pm - 7.15 pm (Cardio Workout)

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Tower Hall, 5 Broadlands Way Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich IP4 5SU 9.15 am - 10.30 am (Cardio Workout)

Kesgrave Community Centre Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave, IP5 1JF 9.30 am - 10.45 am (Cardio Workout)

10.30am - 11.45 am (Zumba)

Kesgrave High School (Front Hall) Main Road, Kesgrave, IP5 2PB 6.30 pm - 7.45 pm (Zumba)

Ipswich School Sports Centre The Street, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich IP5 1DE 6.10 pm - 7.15 pm (Cardio Workout) 7.15 pm - 8.20 pm (Cardio Workout)

St. Alban’s School (Front Hall) Digby Road, Ipswich, IP4 3NJ 6.30 pm - 7.45 pm (Cardio Workout)

Fitness Pilates Courses

Monday Mornings – Ransomes Sports Pavilion, Sidegate Lane, Ipswich Monday Evenings at Inspire Suffolk, Lindbergh Road, Ipswich Tuesday Evenings at St. Alban's Catholic School, Digby Road, Ipswich

Please call or email for more details as all our Fitness Pilates Courses must be booked in advance as spaces are limited.

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More of us are acting to help prevent suicide Figures recently released show a 20% increase in the number of times the public has acted to prevent suicide in the rail environment.

Following the launch of Small Talk Saves Lives by Samaritans in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP), Network Rail and the wider rail industry late last year, new figures reveal that there were 163 interventions by members of the public between January and September this year – a 20% increase compared with 2017. It means around 1 in 10 interventions are by the public.

The figures coincide with the launch of a new phase of Small Talk Saves Lives, which emphasises how each of us has all the experience we need to help save a life. If we notice someone who may be at risk, the same small talk we use every day is enough to interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts and encourage them to get help. So, trust your instincts and start a conversation; you can’t make things worse.

That’s the message in a new campaign video and a special station announcement for rail commuters across the UK, voiced by TV and radio presenter, Gaby Roslin. She’s backing Small Talk Saves Lives after stopping to talk to someone in a park when she noticed something wasn’t right. Gaby said, “The little conversations we have every day can be all that’s needed to interrupt suicidal thoughts. Once you know that you have the power to make a difference, you’re more likely to step in and do something. I wanted to get involved in the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign after noticing someone in a park and trusting my instincts. Just a few words can have a huge impact.”

Small Talk Saves Lives encourages rail passengers to notice what may be warning signs, e.g. a person standing alone and isolated, looking distant or withdrawn, staying on the platform a long time without boarding a train or displaying something out of the ordinary in their behaviour or appearance.

There is no single sign or combination of behaviours that mean a person is suicidal but, if something doesn’t feel right, the message is to act.

The emphasis is on responding in ways people feel comfortable and safe with. Different courses of action are suggested, depending on the situation and the response. They range from approaching the person and asking them a question to distract them from their thoughts to involving other passengers, alerting a member of rail staff or calling the police. Physical interventions are not recommended.

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Samaritans volunteers will be out in force at stations across the UK to help promote the campaign.

• Find out more about Small Talk Saves Lives at: www.samaritans.org/ smalltalksaveslives.

Slinky slimmer Debbie is sparkling this party season!

Debbie Youngs, who has lost two stone, was voted as the Norbridge Social Club Slimming World group’s Miss Slinky 2018, after her fellow members were wowed • Above: the new look Debbie by her achievements. Debbie has been a target member for three and a half years after achieving her dream weight.

Slimming World’s annual Miss Slinky and Mr Sleek competitions recognise those members who have transformed both inside and out by becoming healthier and happier, slimmer and more confident. Debbie lost weight following Slimming World’s Food Optimising healthy eating plan, which encourages members to satisfy their appetite on healthy foods like pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat, fish, fruit and veg and more.

Slimmers are able to lose weight without ever going hungry and still enjoy treats without feeling deprived, Debbie says, “By doing this as a group we are there for each other, giving advice and encouragement, learning new ideas, tips and recipes. Friendships are formed and together we are one happy family.”

Lisa, who runs Norbridge group, says she’s extremely proud of Debbie. She adds, “I’ve no doubt that Debbie will inspire other people to lose weight too and show that whether you’ve got a little or a lot of weight to lose, slimming down can make a big difference to how you feel about yourself and really boost • Above: Debbie before your confidence.”

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n Are you looking for that superstar smile?

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Do you long for that perfect Hollywood smile? Many people are ashamed of their teeth, due to staining. Many of the things we enjoy in life play havoc with the appearance of our teeth, drinking red wine and tea and even smoking can all contribute to stained and dull teeth.

However, help is at hand. At White Enamel they offer tooth whitening, with a range of product to help you achieve your desired shade. Whether you wish to brighten your smile for an occasion or achieve paper white effect, this independent dental practice can help you.

BlancOne® CLICK is a fast whitening treatment designed for those who are looking for a practical and fast way to obtain a whiter smile after a dental hygiene session. You need just 10 minutes to obtain surprising results and give your teeth a brighter appearance!

BlancOne® CLICK is also ideal to become more familiar with teeth whitening, even for those who are afraid of excessive sensitivity caused by these whitening treatments. BlancOne treatments have practically eliminated the sensitivity problem, BlancOne® CLICK is certainly the most delicate treatment of the entire line because: - it uses a low concentration of carbamide peroxide (16%) - it requires no gingival protection - it takes only 10 minutes per session

After having tried BlancOne® CLICK you can decide to obtain even deeper and longer lasting results merely through a simple upgrade of a complete BlancOne® TOUCH or ULTRA treatment.

White Enamel are an independent family dental practice that offer services for both NHS and Dental Cosmetic patients. They treat each patient as an individual to meet their desired needs; whether it be getting you out of pain or fixing a tooth to more cosmetic treatments such as dental Implants or tooth straightening.

So, if your new years resolution is get fit and lose that excess festive weight, or maybe a new hair style, be sure to complete your look with a new whiter brighter smile!

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Driveways paved with GOLD!

Driveways across the UK are collectively earning people over £3.8 billion each year, reveals new research from Direct Line Car Insurance.

Some 3.5 million people (seven per cent) currently rent out their parking space and this can provide an annual income of £1,0902.

A further four million Brits (eight per cent) would consider renting out their driveway in the future, which is understandable given it can add nearly four per cent to the average annual income.

Sheffield is the most profitable city to rent out a driveway and would cost a motorist £160 a month or £1,924 a year to park their car.

Even after taking out fees from a parking agency, Sheffield driveway landlords can still earn £1,539 every year, nearly six per cent on top of their average annual income. This is closely followed by London, where driveway landlords benefitting from the parking space shortage in the capital can earn £1,525 after fees.

Leeds completes the top three, with driveways providing an income of £1,363 each year.

Most people across the UK believe the positives of renting out driveways outweigh the negatives, with two fifths of adults agreeing that it is both a good source of additional income (40 per cent) and good use of unoccupied

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parking spaces (38 per cent). Almost a third (32 per cent) see it is a possible solution to the local parking shortage, while a quarter (25 per cent) think it is a reliable option for commuting as you can guarantee a parking space.

Steve Barrett, head of car insurance at Direct Line, commented, “With the cost of parking so high and spaces in such short supply, it is not surprising that so many people are discovering alternative options.

Given that the sharing economy has already changed the travel and hospitality industries, it is inevitable that motorists and homeowners are looking for mutually beneficial solutions.

“For homeowners, renting their driveway to others is a great way to supplement their income and for drivers, it’s a cheaper alternative to increasingly unaffordable town and city centre car parks. It also provides people with a guaranteed parking space and frees up vital spaces in high demand car parks.”

Guidance published on the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government website states that planning permission is not required for renting out parking spaces, as long as there are no substantive planning concerns such as a public nuisance to neighbours or conditions which restrict the space being rented out.

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n Eco buyers rush to beat AFV incentive cut. Motorcycle Live a beacon for bikers.

Mycarcheck.com’s valuation experts reveal significant trends in the UK used vehicle market and choose a car and bike of the month.

Used bike of the month: Ducati Monster 1200S (2017)

topping M1200R offers even more power, an S model will be £2-3k cheaper on the used market. As always, check the history to make sure the one you’re looking at is as advertised.”

As to market trends, Field said: “The leaves have fallen, the leathers have been replaced with all-weather attire, and auction sites are littered with track bikes seeking new owners for next season. Overall, it hasn’t been a bad year for new motorcycle registrations, up 2.1% on last year. Super sport registrations are down a staggering 13.2%, cementing the view that the UK motorcycle community has turned its back on the once-dominant 1,000cc sports bikes in favour of naked bikes, which saw a 10.1% increase. Both the new and used markets have faded now, but that’s only to be expected at this time of year.”

With information from the police, DVLA, insurers and finance houses, My Car Check holds comprehensive data on every vehicle on UK roads – things that buyers should be aware of before making an offer.

CDL Vehicle Information Services, which owns My Car Check, performs over a million look-ups a day for companies including AutoExpress, CompareTheMarket, Go-Compare, Moneysupermarket, Swiftcover and Tesco.

Used car of the month: Kia Sportage (2016-)

30.7%, as customers flocked to get in before the government grant cut-off.

Amid widespread criticism of the decision to reduce the incentive, there was positive news on the infrastructure front, with BP investing £25m in rapid charge points. You could soon be able to pay for petrol, diesel and electric on a single fuel card too.”

On the motorbike, scooter and moped sector, mycarcheck.com’s Mark Field said, “The Ducati Monster has evolved over the years to become a beautifully modern homage to the 1993 original. The current model, released in 2017, was treated to a power increase, to 150hp, and a host of new features, including wheelie control and cornering ABS, a quickshifter, upgraded lights, fuel gauge and gear indicators, and a crisp TFT screen. The overall dimensions have been reduced giving it a wonderfully compact yet aggressive look – for our money, the best Monster yet. While the range-

Vehicle valuation manager at mycarcheck.com, Stuart Wilson, said, “Introduced in 2016, the fourth-generation Kia Sportage is a great family car, currently in the top ten best-selling new vehicles in the UK this year. Practical

and versatile, there’s plenty of room for passengers, a bigger boot (491 litres), and higher spec models have heated seats and leather upholstery.

What’s more, used buyers can enjoy several years of Kia’s famous seven Year Warranty, a benefit which is hard to come by in the secondhand market. With winter fast approaching, you could get yourself into a high-end, all-wheel-drive Sportage for well under £20k. There’s no shortage of choice, so check the history and haggle hard.”

As to market trends, Wilson said: “Autumn saw yet another decline in new car registrations, with petrol and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) continuing to grab market share from diesel. New hybrid and plug-in sales were up

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Findings from comprehensive eye tests conducted by a leading optician on over 1,000 UK residents have revealed that one in five – which equates to 7.6 million licence-holders - haven’t had any vision check since reading a number plate at 20m when passing their driving test.

Crucially, while only 1% of the public failed to read a vehicle registration plate from 20m, 2 in 3 (65%) were found by optometrists to be wearing an incorrect prescription.

Worse still, 52% of motorists confessed to not always wearing their vision correction while driving, with optometrist analysis showing that 7% - 2.8 million licence-holders - were putting lives at risk by getting behind the wheel because their vision unaided was either below the legal standard to drive, or borderline.

The findings throw weight behind the ‘Eye Tests Save Lives’ initiative, led

by Vision Express in collaboration with the Police, industry bodies and road safety charities, which is urging policymakers to introduce mandatory checks of visual acuity every 10 years for UK motorists.

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At a summit attended by a consortium including road safety charity Brake, industry bodies and Government advisors earlier this month, Vision Express tabled its preliminary data, urging MPs to take action to scrap the controversial 20m test.

Vision Express has been campaigning for changes to sight standards for drivers since 2015 under the banner ‘Eye Tests Save Lives’, following Government statistics revealing that around 3,000 road casualties each year are down to poor driver vision.

Vision Express director of professional services, Jay Ghadiali, said, “There is no question that road casualty figures with vision identified as a causal factor are hugely underreported. We believe the annual 3,000 figure is the tip of the iceberg, and sadly the issue of sight is only raised when there is yet another fatality, like in the case of Cassie McCord or Poppy-Arabella Clark.”

The Vision Express results corroborate research by industry regulator AOP this month, which reported that 44% of optometrists have examined patients who drive with vision that falls below the legal standard. A separate poll, by the DVLA, found that 50% of motorists were unaware of the minimum sight standards needed for a licence.

Vision Express recently collaborated with Brake and the Police on a roadside trial, which stopped over 1,000 motorists at random in Thames Valley, Hampshire and the West Midlands, and asked them to complete the 20m check. Its results are due to be announced in early 2019.

Joshua Harris, director of campaigns at road safety charity Brake said, “Good vision is fundamental to safe driving and yet our current licensing system does not do enough to protect us from drivers with poor vision. We urge the Government to look at updating the existing 20m number plate test and implement more stringent measures, ensuring that everyone who drives on our roads has a safe level of vision.”

Jay added, “I am convinced beyond any doubt that the current testing regime is inadequate. Even more data is on the horizon on this issue, but we cannot sit on our hands and allow drivers to continue to flout their legal responsibility to ensure their sight is adequate to drive. We already have robust research to show the scale of the problem of poor driver sight and it must be acted upon.

“The 20m test was devised in 1937 – we now have sophisticated ways of testing vision that makes the number plate check obsolete. We’re calling for it to be stopped and replaced with mandatory eye tests every 10 years to coincide with licence renewals, and we’ll continue to gather the data to convince the Department for Transport and policy-makers that this is vital.”

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