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The Apex ...announces the next Classical Music Programme. “There isn’t a hall in New York that has an acoustic as good as this” and “we play all over the world and this is one of the best”; these comments were made by members of The Kopelman Quartet during their recent concert at The Apex and join the long list of glowing accolades from musicians who have played at the award winning venue. This acoustic excellence will enhance The Apex’s diverse and enticing classical music programme which begins in Autumn. The first evening concert on the 18th October features a programme of Haydn, Verdi and Beethoven from the wonderful Sacconi String Quartet, while the following months will see well known musicians such as guitarist John Williams and violinist Tasmin Little gracing The Apex stage 26th November. There are welcome returns by several favourites; The Apex is developing a special relationship with Aurora Orchestra who visit on 15th November with the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge to perform music by Britten and Mahler;
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regular visitors, Co-Opera Co present a performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado on 22th November; the Academy of Ancient Music return in February performing music by Bach, Vivaldi, Veracini and Pisendel; and the City of London Sinfonia rounds things off in April alongside cellist Matthew Barley with a wonderful programme that includes arrangements of South American music by the likes of Carlos Jobim and Astor Piazzolla and culminates in Tavener’s gorgeous “Protecting Veil”. New to The Apex is Red Priest - the only early music group in the world to have been compared to the Rolling Stones; Evgenia Rubinova, who has played with the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall; Janina Fialkowska, who has won the ‘Best Instrumental CD of the Year 2013’ and the Orchestra of St Paul’s with a programme of musical myths, legends and fairy tales conducted by Ben Palmer who grew up in Bury St Edmunds. In addition, there are four lunchtime concerts featuring students from the Royal
Academy of Music: Venti Wind Quintet on the 8th October. There are various ticket options, including subscription offers, and the usual £5 tickets for those aged under 25. Please ring the box office on 01284 758000 or see the website www.theapex.co.uk for details.
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Tips For A Good Night’s Sleep We will all have the occasional night where we just can’t seem to get to sleep. Maybe you have gone to bed feeling really sleepy, but once the light goes out and the quiet of night fills the room you suddenly find yourself wide awake. You feel restless and just can’t get comfortable or perhaps your brain just won’t slow down and is determined to keep busy worrying about the day’s events or what is in store for you tomorrow. And the harder you try to get to sleep the more frustrated and awake you find yourself. Perhaps you lay awake until 3 or 4am before tiredness overwhelms you and you finally fall asleep? Does this sound familiar? For occasional sleep difficulties here are a few basic tips which may help you improve your quality of sleep:
• Do not watch TV immediately before going to bed as it overstimulates your brain. • If your brain will simply not shut up then try this simple exercise: Imagine a chest of drawers, it can be as big or as small as you like, it can be made from whatever you wish (I use an old wooden one from my childhood bedroom). Allow your thoughts to come into your mind, and as they do, simply choose a draw, open it and place that thought in, then close the draw, knowing that you can open it again tomorrow. Repeat this until you find that you have no more thoughts or worries, and then allow yourself to drift off to a quiet and restorative sleep.
• Don’t drink any caffeinated drink after 4pm Happy sleeping • Have a relaxing, warm bath before you go to bed and allow yourself to wind down and let the stress of the day go.
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New Befriending Service ...aims to ease loneliness and isolation in West Suffolk. We are delighted to announce the launch of a new Befriending Service in West Suffolk. Age UK Suffolk and The Voluntary Network; have created a unique partnership to support older people who may be feeling lonely and isolated. We are looking for volunteers to visit people in their own homes on a weekly basis, offering companionship and support and providing regular ongoing visits. This provides a valuable lifeline to people who otherwise can go days without seeing or speaking to anyone. Volunteers will be fully trained and supported on an ongoing basis. Referrals can be made to the service by anyone; this includes GP’s, health
professionals, Social Services, families, or self referrals. A simple referral form is submitted and the client is then visited by the befriending co-ordinator from The Voluntary Network to explain the service. These visits help us to match the client with the most appropriate volunteer and also to identify if any additional help or support can be offered. Introductions are then made and The Voluntary Network continues to provide support to both the client and volunteer. We are keen to recruit new volunteers to help us to provide this valuable service. If you would like to find out more, make a referral or to Volunteer we would be delighted to hear from you. Bio: Bespoke ecommerce solutions, mobile app development and web design from a creative agency based in sunny Southwold, Suffolk.
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Revive! The Smart Way To Repair Minor Bodywork Damage. Fed up with a scuff or scrape on your car bodywork or alloy wheels but don’t want to claim on your insurance or be without it while it is at the garage?
to suit you. Your no claims bonus will be unaffected and the job can be done without the hassle and inconvenience of having to take the vehicle to the garage.
Then why not call out local technician David Dunn from Revive! to fix it quickly and cost effectively at your home or place of work?
If the area of damage is the size of an A4 sheet of paper or smaller, then smart repair is the most appropriate way to tackle the job. For more extensive damage David will always recommend that owners take their vehicle to a reputable bodyshop as SMART repair is only intended for those minor yet annoying scuffs and scrapes.
David’s company is based in Suffolk and he is a fully Institute of Motoring (IMI) qualified SMART technician. ‘SMART” is a term used in the car bodywork profession. It stands for Small to Medium Area Repair Technique. What’s more, all work is fully guaranteed. Since setting up his business, David has built up an excellent reputation for quality and delivering tip top service to a growing list of satisfied customers. Using the same techniques and professional paint as bodyshops, David can repair small area paintwork and wheel damage for far less that the cost of most insurance policy excesses at a location
He’s happy to come out to give you a noobligation consultation and quote before carrying out any work. Revive! is the preferred supplier of SMART repairs to major car dealerships and fleet operators in addition to private owners who want to keep their cars looking pristine. Current customers include Alfa Romeo Fiat, Lex Autolease and Mercedes. David Dunn can be contacted on 01787 372058 or on 07815 692233 or email: david.dunn@revive-uk.com.
East Anglia Air Ambulance Enter The Dragon Mystical creatures will be coming to Norwich this summer to impart their supernatural powers on sea lovers and land dwellers alike in a bid to raise money for a local charity. Dragon boats will be docking at Whitlingham Outdoor Education Centre at Whitlingham County Park for the first East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) Dragon Boat Race. One that the charity hopes will become an annual event. Jess Down, EAAA Fundraising Manager said: “As a charity which relies on community fundraising we’re often asked which events people can attend in order to support our life saving work. Until now, we’ve only really had a fun run which people can come along to in the area which isn’t always great for those who don’t enjoy running. We’ve therefore organised our first ever dragon boat race as it will be
great fun for both those taking part and spectators.” Taking place on Sunday 21st July, in Trowse near Norwich, the event is being organised by the charity to raise vital funds to help the air ambulance enhance its hours of service and enable them to cover incidents which occur after dark. Those looking for a different type of challenge are invited to sign up and take part as the charity is now looking for teams of 15 to fill the boats, and there’ll be a prize for the best dressed participants. Jess continued: “It’s only through these sorts of events that we can continue to operate and send our crews to patients who really need their expert help.” Teams are made up of ten paddlers and one drummer although teams can consist of up to 15 people to allow for substitutions. Each team member is asked to pay a registration fee of £38 (based on a full team of 15) and the charity asks that the team raise a further £500 between them. For further details, or to book your place, contact Jess Down on 01603 489406 or email jess.down@eaaa.org.uk Follow us on Twitter at @EastAngliAirAmb or ‘like’ our Facebook page - East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity.
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Things Really Worth Knowing About Wills Any errors in your Will are only likely to be discovered after you die!! Because it’s nigh on certain that you’ve never had your Will double checked have you? That makes two of you then, because it’s equally certain that the person who created your Will never had his/her handiwork checked either! Like me, you might be shocked to learn that the majority of solicitors and Will Writers (and it is the majority) do NOT double check any of the Wills they create, although a few do operate a spot-check system. Perhaps this goes a long way in explaining why possibly as many as 1 in 5 Wills could be defective! Don’t you think it’s better to find out now if your Will is defective, rather than your Executors finding out for a fact that it is, after you die? Your beneficiaries would prefer it that way too! WHO’S WILL IS IT?
Think your Will is binding? Then think again! A man had his will drafted and redrafted at least 10 times to ensure that his legacies went exactly where he wanted them to go. But after his death his beneficiaries got together and with a Deed of Variation totally changed where the legacies ended up! Or what about the lady who did everything the law required in her Will (exclusion clause + expression of wishes) to ensure that her adult daughter (estranged for 24+ years) could not benefit from her estate, only for her daughter to make and win a substantial claim on her estate when the court over ruled her Wishes! Pity someone didn’t mention forfeiture or “no contest” clauses to her and the outcome would almost certainly have been different. What about an ex-spouse? The Inheritance (provision for family & dependants) Act 1975 gives an unmarried ex-spouse the right to make a claim upon their previous
spouse’s estate! Once again, time to think about exclusion clauses! It’s not just beneficiaries you have to worry about either. Your executors have the right to ignore any funeral wishes outlined in your Will, and any cash you have put to one side for funeral expenses they can use for another purpose! A Will is not always the right answer! One thing you should always remember about Wills: any gift you make via your Will is absolute. This means that you cannot add conditions or “strings” to that gift. Once that legacy goes to cousin Hilda, then it’s entirely up to Hilda what she does with it! But absolute gifting does have a darker side. Your gift can be “lost” by your beneficiary in several different ways. Let us say that you leave your estate to your son, and he dies shortly afterwards. Now the daughter-in-law you never really cared for has 100% of that legacy! It gets worse! She remarries, so now who is her sole beneficiary! Your son could equally have lost the legacy to creditors if he became bankrupt, or perhaps ended up paying inheritance tax on the very money you also paid inheritance tax when you died! All this can be avoided with the timely use of an appropriate trust or trusts. These are of course more expensive than a simple Will, but are more affordable than ever. However they do offer substantially better protection, and not just for your children, but for their children as well! It’s called blood-line planning. Don’t get the wrong impression. A Will can still be a very powerful tool, but to get it right you need to take a different approach. As we said last month this is not about you giving instructions, this is all about getting best advice, and double checked advice at that! Garry Streeter Asset Protection Beauwater Estate Planning and Services 01953 451930.
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REDWINGS HORSE SANCTUARY
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Redwings Horse Sanctuary Join the staff and horses at Redwings Horse Sanctuary for a fantastic weekend at the charity’s headquarters in Hapton, south of Norwich. This beautiful site in the heart of the Norfolk countryside is not normally open to the public, but will be ‘flinging wide its gates’ on the weekend of the 13th and 14th July from 10am to 4pm so visitors can see behind the scenes at Redwings. Best of all, entry is free of charge. This is a great chance to ‘rub noses’ with over 300 of the Sanctuary’s special rescued horses and ponies, and you can also visit the on-site horse hospital, take tours around the 350 acre site and watch displays from the handling and rehoming teams too. If it all gets a bit too exciting there will be a café and gift shop on site where you can grab a slice of cake and a rest but don’t linger too long or you may miss gorgeous orphaned foal Stephen having his dinner! There will be free children’s activities as well as a fantastic prize draw and donated tack sale, so there really is something for everyone! Dogs on leads are welcome too. Redwings is the largest horse sanctuary in the UK, currently caring for over 1300 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and
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mules at nine sites across England. The charity has four visitor centres that are open on a more regular basis, including two in Norfolk. The first is at Caldecott Hall near Great Yarmouth, which is open daily during the Summer and is home to more than 100 of Redwings rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules such as handsome heavy horse Prince and cheeky donkey Denise! There is also a brand new Redwings visitor centre at Aylsham in North Norfolk, which is open Friday to Monday throughout the year. Coronation Street star Kate Ford officially opened this brand new facility to the public on Saturday 27th April at a special fun day, with close to 1000 visitors helping with the celebrations. Residents include the charity’s newest adoption stars: handsome Gulliver, gorgeous donkeys Wiggins and Wacko, and tiny tearaways The Gangster Shetlands. Entry to all Redwings’ centres is free of charge although a donation towards the charity’s welfare work is always greatly
appreciated. Redwings receives no government funding and is completely reliant on public donations to continue its vital work rescuing and rehabilitating neglected horses and educating the public on horse care issues to improve the life of all equines in the UK. Find out more at www.redwings. co.uk or telephone 0870 040 0033.
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Disaster Turns To Triumph Two-Day Festival For The Thurston Festival Programme Members of the Salmon Trust, the organisers of the Thurston Festival, were devastated to learn recently that the Il Devo tribute act booked for the proms concert on Saturday 13th July had pulled out unexpectedly. However after contacting supporters of the Festival they were put in touch with the internationally renowned opera group Passionata who have kindly agreed to perform on the evening waving much of their usual fee to support the trust and the local hospice movement. Passionata are an all female opera group comprising of four internationally acclaimed classical singers who have travelled the world and their performances include:- The Great Hall of the People Beijing, GB Olympian’s Gala Dinner, Abu Dhabi grand Prix, Wimbledon and Twickenham to name but a few. Passionata together with the Haverhill Silver Band , local soprano Birgitta Kenyon and our now famous firework finale will make our “night at the opera” proms concert a very special event. The Festival weekend, which is held in the grounds of Thurston Rugby Club, kicks off with the Rollin’ Clones on Friday 12th July celebrating the Rolling Stones 50 years and following on from the Stones appearances at Glastonbury and Hyde Park. They are supported by our fantastic local band Booty and the Beatz.
this together with fun sporting events including dodge ball, touch rugby and short cricket and a craft market and fairground rides will make for a great family day out. Over the whole of the Festival we will be running our real ale festival in one of our large marquees where a fine selection of real ales and ciders can be sampled along with the usual lagers and wines. With extensive covered areas, Thurfest festival goers can enjoy themselves irrespective of the weather. Saturday afternoon is entirely free entry and the tickets for the two evening events are £10 each pre booked and £13 on the gate, all children under 13 years, when accompanied by an adult, are free. There is free parking throughout and a free shuttle bus will be running from the Thurston railway station forecourt throughout the festival. There is also pedestrian off road paths to give access from Thurston village to the venue at the Thurston Rugby Club. As well as raising funds for the aims of the Salmon Trust this year’s Festival will also be raising much needed funds for two local charities St Nicholas Hospice and EACH the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices. So please do come along, have a great weekend and support these worth while local organisations. Neil Paxman
On the Saturday afternoon we will be holding our now well established “celebration of young musical talent” where local young musicians take to the stage to show off their considerable talent,
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Friday 12th July And Saturday 13th July 2013. Friday 12th July
• 11:15 Arena Activities begin
• 19:00 Thurston Festival and Real Ale Festival opens
• 11:30 Fairground rides begin • 14:00 Celebration of Young Music
• 19:05 Booty & the Beatz take to the main stage
• 17:00 Thurston Beer Festival closes
• 20:45 The Rollin’ Clones take to the main stage
• 18:00 Thurston Festival and Beer Festival re-opens
• 21:45 The Rollin’ Clones return to the main stage
• 19:00 Promenade Concert with the Haverhill Silver Band
• 23:30 Beer Festival and first night closes
• 20:15 Thurston welcomes the sumptuous Passionata
Saturday 13th July
• 21:30 Proms continue with Birgitta Kenyon
• 11:00 Thurston Real Ale Festival opens • 11:00 Craft Market opens
• 22:30 Traditional Proms and Firework Finale
Please note that with the best will, the above timings are approximate (apart from start and end times on each day).
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We offer a wide range of services from small maintenance jobs to complete builds. Every job whatever the size is approached with professionalism to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Work we undertake includes: • General home repairs and maintenance • Restoration projects
• Conversions & Refurbishment • Extensions & Alterations • New Build Projects • Bespoke Carpentry work • Door Hanging • 1st & 2nd Fix Carpentry • Kitchens & Bathrooms • Floor and Wall Tiling • Plastering • Brickwork • Commercial and Private Contracts Hubbard Building is a member of the Guild of Mastercraftsman and Checkatrade You can also check us out on www.checkatrade.com/hubbardbuilding where you can see customer reviews and a comprehensive list of our services. Contact Stuart Hubbard for a Free No Obligation Quote and to discuss your requirements: Tel: 01359 230908 Mobile: 07515 640116 Email: info@hubbardbuilding.co.uk Website: www.hubbardbuilding.co.uk Working Area: 30 mile radius of Bury St Edmunds.
We raise money via the Thurston Festival each year and have only a small income stream outside of this annual event. We are very pleased to partner with St Nicholas Hospice and the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice for the very first time this year. We hope that we can go on with this partnership for many years to come. We are always looking for people to come and join with us in our annual effort. If you feel that you might be able to give up a few hours from February to July to help with the planning and organisation you will be joining a small dedicated group of people who really enjoy helping others.
In the future, we hope to provide better facilities and opportunities for the whole community, but our current aim is to support the next generation as best we can. Who knows, if we are as successful as we have been to date, we can do a great deal of good. Thank you for your support and do enjoy the shows and events we are proud to present. Brian Pettitt Chairman The Salmon Trust
If you are interested in helping please contact us via help@thurfest.com leaving your details and we will contact you.
Ruth Hubbard Counsellor I have clinics in Thurston and Bury St Edmunds offering individual therapy and I also offer home visits if this is appropriate. I can also provide skype, email and telephone support. People seek counselling for a variety of reasons and there is a great deal of truth
in the cliche ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’ and through counselling you can make positive changes in your life. Counselling provides you with an opportunity to work through difficulties in a safe and confidential environment without feeling judged. I am an Accredited Member of ‘The National Counselling Society’ and ‘The National Hypnotherapy Society’. My Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy is accredited by ‘The Royal College of Nursing’. I am an Associate Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Ruth Hubbard Counsellor and Hypnotherapist Adv. Dip CP., Dip Hyp CS, Acc. NCS, Acc NHS, BACP (associate member) www.ruthhubbard.co.uk
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Dentabrite Clinic - Diss ‘Dentabrite Clinic, situated on 4 Church Street, Diss, offers a wide range of dental treatments, ranging from white fillings, advanced root canal treatment, crown and bridge work to tooth whitening. The practice, run by Mr Alek Missankov (BDS - South Africa) and staff relocated to the current premises in May 2012. Fully refurbished, the new premises offers a welcoming, modern and relaxing environment catering for a variety of dental needs. Starting from May to the end of June 2013, Dentabrite Clinic is offering a 50% discount on initial consultations.
In addition, why not get ready for Summer and take advantage of our free consultation for tooth whitening? A choice of payment options are also offered within our practice, including an interest free plan. If you wish to take advantage of the consultation offer, please feel free to contact Susanna or Vicki on 01379 652580 for any information or to book an appointment.’
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Vauxhall Mokka Tech Line 1.6 16v By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Twitter: @carwriteups Visit: www.carwriteups.co.uk
THE VAUXHALL MOKKA mixes functionality with a comfortable elevated seating position. It’s the Griffin-badged company’s answer to the Nissan Juke or the Skoda Yeti, and power to the small Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) is provided by three efficient engines, all equipped with fuel saving Start/Stop technology. The petrol version comprises a 1.6-litre engine or a 1.4-litre Turbo and there is a 1.7-litre CDTI diesel. I drove the 113bhp 1.6 petrol Mokka; it has moderate pulling power, but, working your way through the five speed gearbox, it eventually spins up to a decent speed. It also provides a smooth and grippy ride. Looks-wise the Mokka is beefy and incorporates Vauxhall’s signature ‘blade’ on the body side, sweeping towards the rear. Its muscular disposition is reinforced by its higher ground clearance and 18” alloy wheels. But what I really liked about the Mokka is its cleverness. Inside, the vehicle displays archetypal Vauxhall values such as versatility and user-friendly functionality, providing up to 1,372-litres of load space and 19 storage locations.
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The Mokka also offers the latest generation Flex-Fix bicycle carrier. The user-friendly case is fully integrated in the rear underbody, functioning like a drawer and accommodating up to three bikes at a time. Brilliant, if you’re into two-wheeled outdoor family fun. The SUV is available in front-wheel and all-wheel-drive. The 4x4 system wasn’t fitted to my demo, but if I was in the market for a Mokka I’d definitely want it. As you’d expect, the extra technology ensures a high level of stability and traction, extending the car’s capabilities to more rugged environments. It’s always worth having for extra safety reasons alone. Standard features that enhanced the driving experience for me included Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control (TC) as well as Hill Start Assist (HAS). Other progressive upmarket gadgetry the Mokka brings to the table includes Advanced Adaptive Forward Lighting. This increases driving safety and includes High Beam Assist. The lights
cut a way through the dark like a laser - they really are that good. The Vauxhall Mokka range is available priced, as my test model was, from a very reasonable £15,995 - and it’s far more handsome than its unsightly rival, the Nissan Juke. PROS • Smart • Distinct • Smooth drive • Reasonably priced CONS • Slow off the mark
FAST FACTS • Max speed: 114 mph • 0-60 mph: 11.9 secs • Combined mpg: 43.5 • Engine: 1598 cc 4 cylinder 16 valve petrol • Max. power (bhp): 113 at 6000rpm • Max. torque (lb/ft): 114 at 4000rpm • CO2: 153 g/km • Price: £15,995 on the road