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Events At West Stow And Moyse’s Hall June and July. Sat 2nd - Tues 5th June A Thegnly Visit - 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) (West Stow) A Thegnly group and their attendants stop off in the village while travelling to visit the King at Rendlesham Sunday 3rd June - The Big Jubilee Lunch - 12pm - 3pm (Moyse’s Hall) As part of this national Jubilee event - come and share lunch in the unique setting of Moyse’s Hall in the centre of Bury St Edmunds. Bring food to share together with stories and memories of 1950’s. Tea and coffee available. (Friends event) Included in normal admission and no need to book. For more information call 01284 757160. Wednesday 6th June - Drop in Wednesday: A Jubilee Celebration 11am - 4pm (Moyse’s Hall) Join Malcolm Busby, storyteller and winner of 2011 Eisteddford held at West Stow Anglo Saxon Village, for stories of knights and battles together with ‘royal’ craft activities. Included in normal admission and no need to book. For more information call 01284 757160. Thursday 7th June Fantastic Falcons!: Birds of prey flying displays… 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) (West Stow) Using falcons is an ancient hunting method practiced by the Anglo-Saxons. Visit West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and watch the skilled handlers of the Warren Hill Raptor Project demonstrate these magnificent birds. Included in normal admission and no need to book. For more information call 01284 728718. Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th June - Law and Order in Saxon times 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) (West Stow) Costume group Ealdlfaeder come to the Village with a marvellous array of activities including combat, archery, weaving, spinning, arrow fletching, and story-telling too! Included in normal admission and no need to book. For
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more information call 01284 728718. Saturday 16th June - Masterclass in Bushcraft Tracking 10am - 2pm (West Stow) Join Bushcraft expert Rob Bevington on this excellent Masterclass. Learn how to use your six senses properly and how to track man or beast! Can you tell which way they are going? looking?, turning?...are they carrying prey or a rucksack? Find out more and have a great day in the wilds of the Country Park! Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th June - Midsummer Fires & The Giant Victory Wheel 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) (West Stow) The second of four visits from Dark Ages Theatre Group Ormsgard sees them present Midsummer Fires and the Giant Victory Sunwheel. For all the family, included in normal admission and no need to book. For more information call 01284 728718. Saturday 30th June - Sunday 1st July – Crafty Village Weekend 11am - 4pm (West Stow) Have-a-go at fascinating Anglo-Saxon crafts in the inviting ambience of the Anglo-Saxon Village & Workshop …try your hand at quills and writing, braiding, felting, leather work and much more!……suitable for all ages. Included in normal admission and no need to book. For more information call 01284 728718. Sunday 8th July - Suffolk Eisteddfod - Ancient Tales and Story-telling Competition 10am 5pm (last entry 4pm) (West Stow) Lose yourself in ancient tales as they are performed by storytellers and poets in the village. See http:// wwwsuffolkskald.webs.com for further details if you are a professional or amateur poet and/or storyteller and wish to take part in this event. For all the family, included in normal admission and no need to book. For more information call 01284 728718.
Saturday 14th July - Drop spinning/Tablet weaving Workshop 11am - 3pm (West Stow) A beginner’s introduction to using a drop spindle to turn fleece into yarn and then try your hand at tablet weaving. Suitable for Adults and over 14’s £12 (£10 with Heritage Ticket). Booking is essential call 01284 728718. Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd July - From Stone Age to Saxon: 5000 years of West Stow 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) (West Stow) Come face to face with characters from West Stow’s long past and discover what life was like in the Village through the ages; Stone Age, Celts, Romans and Anglo-Saxons. Included in normal admission and no need to book. For more information call 01284 728718. Wednesday 25th July - Drop in Wednesday: Tea and Thread/ Medieval crafts 11am - 4pm (Moyse’s Hall) Crafts from medieval to present including stitching and weaving through the ages. For all the family, included in normal admission and no need to book. For more information call 01284 757160. Wednesday 25th July - Lecture: The Changing Populations and Cultures of Suffolk Archaeology (Moyse’s Hall) Join Bob and Jane Carr, archaeologists, for this illustrated lecture from the earliest times and including some recent discoveries. Followed by optional buffet. £7/£5 Friends + buffet £4 Financed by The Friends of Moyse’s Hall and associated collections. Booking is essential call 01284 757160. Thursday 26th July - Fantastic Falcons!: Birds of prey flying displays…meet Ronnie and Scrappy! 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) (West Stow) Using falcons is an ancient hunting method practiced by the Anglo-Saxons.
Visit West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and let the skilled handlers of the Warren Hill Raptor Project demonstrate these magnificent birds. For all the family, included in normal admission and no need to book. For more information call 01284 728718. Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th July - Fashion, Forging & Family Life (West Stow) The Village is brought to life with bring us a vivid glimpse of the colourful and highly skilled talents of the AngloSaxons - with spinning, dyeing, forging, cooking and even a fashion show! For all the family, included in normal admission and no need to book. For more information call 01284 728718. Sat 28th & Sun 29th July Ring Quest Weekend 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) (West Stow) This popular family adventure trail returns for a weekend only - Meet an Orc, an Elf and a Ranger at this everpopular family challenge event with a Lord of the Rings theme, with new clues to follow and runes to collect before you can solve the puzzle and save Middle Earth! Your family could win the big prize at the end of the week! For all the family, included in normaadmission and no need to book. For more information call 01284 728718. Friday 27th July Lecture: The Battle of Minden 6pm (Moyse’s Hall) To commemorate Minden Day join Ron Murrell and uncover the story of how during the Seven Years War, Hanovarian Infantry Units of Germany and Britain defied military convention and defeated mass cavalry attacks to win a famous battle still celebrated annually by the British Army to this day. Adults only £12 (£10 with Heritage Ticket or Suffolk Regiment) booking is essential call 01284 757160. Website: www.moyseshall.org for all events call 01284 757160. Website : www.weststow.org for all events call 01284 728718.
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New Mayor Of St Hundreds Take Part In Edmundsbury Nominated Bury St Edmunds Sport Relief Mile 2012 A Haverhill ward councillor has been nominated as Mayor of St Edmundsbury for the first time 14 years. Cllr Tim Marks’ nomination by the Mayoral Advisory Committee was announced at the meeting of the Borough Council on 28th February. Cllr Marks took up his appointment following formal election at the Mayor Making Ceremony meeting of the Borough Council on 17th May 2012. Cllr Marks was a Haverhill Town Councillor from 2003-2007 and was Haverhill Town Mayor in 2004/5 and 2005/6. He has been a Borough Councillor for Haverhill North Ward since 2007 and also a County Councillor since 2005. Tim is delighted that the next Mayor of St Edmundsbury has been selected from Haverhill which reflects the importance of Haverhill as a progressive and fast growing town in the Borough.
and an active member of St John Ambulance. Tim is now retired having spent all of his working life in agricultural related business. After graduating from London University in 1958 he went on to obtain post graduate diplomas at Cambridge University and Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture in Trinidad before becoming a Colonial Officer in Sierra Leone. After two tours of duty he returned to the UK where he worked in the crop protection industry developing and introducing new products.
There are various roles available, from collecting cheques, all the way to speaking in public about the charity’s vital work.
7 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1UZ ( 01284 725111 * info@burystedmunds.suffolk.gov.uk 8 www.burystedmunds.suffolk.gov.uk
The Members Of Staff Are: Assistant Town Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer: Sue Hindry Tel: 01284 757157, Email: susan.hindry@burystedmunds.suffolk.gov.uk
Allotments & Administration Assitant Gill Cook Tel: 01284 757158, Email: gill.cook@burystedmunds.suffolk.gov.uk
How To Make Contact All Town Councillors can be contacted via the telephone numbers below (all numbers have 01284 as their dialling code unless specified otherwise), or by e-mail. Some have mobile or business telephone numbers as shown on www.burystedmunds.suffolk.gov.uk Patrick Chung
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Bob Cockle
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Quentin Cornish
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Paul Farmer
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Jonathan Hartley
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Participants took part in one, three or six miles in aid of Sport Relief which is spent by Comic Relief to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people, both
at home and across the world’s poorest countries. Michelle Banfield-Curran, Abbeycroft’s Partnership Manager, said: “We had a fantastic turn out for this year’s Sport Relief Mile. Lots of people took the trouble to come along in fancy dress and we had every age take part from babies to seniors. “It was a fantastic event made even better by the warm sunshine on Sunday.”
Macmillan Cancer Support is looking for volunteers in the Bury St Edmunds and Diss areas.
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The Sport Relief Mile is held every other year at locations across the UK and anyone of any age of ability can take part by walking, running or jogging, including those with physical and learning disabilities.
Volunteers Needed!
Tim has lived in Haverhill for 12 years with his wife Margaret, a former Town Councillor and a founder member of Haverhill Community First Responders
Town Clerk: Julia Dyball Tel: 01284 757139 Email: julia.dyball@burystedmunds.suffolk.gov.uk
More than 400 people took part in the Bury St Edmunds Sport Relief Mile at the town’s leisure centre on Sunday (March 25th).
If you are looking for a bigger challenge, the charity is looking for people to take on fundraising in the area and even possibly forming a Fundraising Group. Being part of a fundraising group is a big commitment but the rewards are wonderful. You would be the ambassadors for Macmillan and also responsible for the fundraising in that patch. You will be kept up to date with all the incredible work Macmillan is doing locally and nationally and also be offered regular training. You will be assigned a Fundraising Manager, who will work closely with you to ensure
you receive the best possible support. Paul Fleet, Fundraising Manager for Macmillan says “We have wonderful opportunities for people who really want to make a difference in their local area. By volunteering for Macmillan or starting a fundraising group, you will be helping people who are living with cancer both locally and nationally” He adds “There are currently 2 million people living with cancer in the UK and this figure is set to raise to 4 million. Macmillan’s aim is to reach all these people. We can only do this with help from volunteers and fundraisers” If you would like to hear more about how you can support Macmillan, please contact Paul on 07779 286 650 or pfleet@macmillan.org.uk.
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Iceni Botanical Artists
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By Success of Fundraiser.
This newly formed group of highly skilled and several leading artists are gearing up for their third exhibition.
collection of paintings of these plants. An exhibition is to be displayed in galleries in various parts of the country.
They all have one thing in common and that is their love of plants and flowers.
It is hoped too that a book on these paintings will be produced.
Each artist is dedicated to this extensive intricate field. The artwork is highly detailed and botanically accurate to the subject.
This is the second time they have chosen The Edmund Gallery, Angel Hill in Bury St.Edmonds for their annual exhibition.
Each work of art takes many hours to complete every minute detail is rendered with loving care.
The Opening Day is Friday 3rd August 3pm - 7pm and continues until Thursday 9th August 10am - 5pm. Admission is free and all pictures are for sale.
Styles and subjects vary tremendously from vibrant poppies to tiny delicate wild flowers.
A charitable scheme which encourages people to shop locally is helping a Bury sports club to raise money towards building new facilities. The Bury Cricket Club are raising money to build a new 5,000 sq ft Pavilion, as part of major plans to update and improve their home facilities at the Victory Sports Ground. As part of their fundraising efforts the Club have trialled a new scheme called Peel2Save following its success in other parts of the country in helping to raise money for schools, sports clubs, charities and other good causes. The Bury St Edmunds Peel2Save card contains 64 individual peel-off vouchers, each containing an offer for a popular local business.
Some artists express floral shapes and colours in a more free style giving real depth to powerful colour interpretations.
The card aims to cater for the whole family with over £300 worth of money saving deals at restaurants including Strada, Café Rouge, Pizza Hut and Valley Connection and discounts at attractions
The group meet regularly for painting sessions and more recently one was at Peter Beales Roses.
like Curve Motion Skating, Abbeycroft Leisure and Pot Black. The credit card sized card fits neatly into a purse or wallet and has a purchase price of £10 which generates £5 for the Club for every card sold. Club Chairman Paul Whittaker said “ We have been encouraging everyone, Club members, family and friends to buy a card and have had wonderful support so far. We have already raised over £1200 in just a few weeks. The cards are great, they promote local businesses, offer valuable savings to consumers whilst at the same time helping us to raise money to make our facilities among the best in East Anglia”. Anyone interested in buying a Peel2Save card in support of the Cricket Club can contact Kevin Dobson on 01284 761444 or for fundraising for their own good cause, school or club, please contact Michele Bailey on 07807 982746 or email: Michele.bailey@peel2save.co.uk.
They have also embarked on a long term project to paint the special and rare plants to be found in parts of Breckland. It is hoped that the group will produce a
Organisations Invited To Vintage Jubilee Fete The fun and feel of the 1950s are being recreated at a free Vintage Jubilee Fete in the Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, from midday to 5pm on Tuesday 5th June. The event is being held to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and local businesses and community groups are being invited to add to the festivities.
the Bonniest Baby, the Knobbliest Knees (gentlemen), the Loveliest Legs, (ladies) and a traditional children’s fancy dress (all homemade costumes).
Sharon Fairweather, Tourism Officer for St Edmundsbury Borough Council says, “I would love to hear from any businesses or groups who were around in the 1950s and have memorabilia they would like to share, or who are keen to put on a display, or be involved in some way.”
There will also be music and dancing with Texas Tommy and Esther demonstrating the jive and teaching the audience. We are hoping for some strong sides for the Tug-of War. It is a serious business and we are looking for ladies’ and men’s sides”
In particular Sharon is inviting local organisations to put up Tug-of-War teams of six to eight people a side. She says, “There will be loads of participation, with fun competitions like
Please contact Sharon Fairweather at the Tourist Information Centre, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1XB, ON 01284 757093 or email: sharon.fairweather@stedsbc,gov,uk.
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Be Clear On Cancer Have you ever felt that food gets stuck in your throat when eating, or have you or someone you know been suffering from heartburn or indigestion on and off for three weeks or more? If you notice any of these symptoms, tell your doctor straight away. The chances are that it’s nothing serious but it’s always best to get it checked out as soon as you can. These symptoms could be signs of stomach or oesophagus cancer. The oesophagus is the long tube (gullet) that carries food from the throat to the stomach. Dr Rory Harvey, Medical Director for Anglia Cancer Network and Consultant Gastroenterologist, in Anglia, says: “Most people have heard of breast or lung cancer but not cancer of the stomach or oesophagus which are now amongst the most common cancers.” There are almost 700 new cases of these two cancers in Anglia every year and they cause over 500 deaths annually in the region. Both cancers
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affect men and women, but are more common in men. More than nine out of 10 people who get cancer of the stomach or oesophagus are over 55. Low awareness means people are not recognising the symptoms and telling their doctor soon enough. Official figures show cancer of the oesophagus, is now the fourth most common cause of cancer death in men (after lung, prostate and bowel) and the sixth most in women. Dr Jane Scott is a GP in Anglia, and is helping to raise awareness of these cancers. She says: “People are often worried about bothering their doctor with what they think are ‘trivial’ problems, but if symptoms like these carry on you really need to speak to your GP.” Paul Lesslie, 61, a keen golfer, had never heard of cancer of the
oesophagus before his diagnosis in 2011 but because his cancer was caught early he made a fast recovery. He had chemotherapy and keyhole surgery and was home from hospital within five days of the operation. Paul says: “I was swallowing food but it wouldn’t go down into my stomach and I would encourage anyone who thinks they have symptoms like this to see their doctor. Don’t just think it will go away because the longer you leave it the worse it will get.” So remember - you are not wasting anyone’s time by getting your symptoms checked out, so make that trip to your doctor’s surgery. If it’s nothing to worry about, your mind will be put at rest. But if it is cancer of the stomach or oesophagus, early detection makes it easier to treat.
Seeing your doctor without delay may save your life. Remember to see your doctor straight away if: • Food ever feels like it’s sticking in your throat when you swallow, or • You’ve had heartburn or indigestion on and off for 3 weeks or more Visit www.nhs.uk/ogcancer for more information.
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4Networking
Stacey & Partners
Business networking is an essential way to build contacts and grow your business.
Are you buying and selling on the Internet? Be warned, you may need to tell the Inland Revenue! So says Mark Wallace of the Accountancy Firm, Stacey & Partners.
More and more business people are finding that attending business networking groups has a real positive effect on the growth of their business, however large or small. By attending regularly, relationships are built and the network of contacts expanded. One such networking group is 4Networking which started 6 years ago. The groups meet fortnightly for breakfast meetings from 8am - 10am at venues across the country on various days of the week and plans are underway to introduce evening meetings giving even more flexibility to those who want to increase their business contacts. In Suffolk, there are currently 4Networking groups in Sudbury and Ipswich with plans underway for an additional club in Woodbridge. 4Networking is the only truly joined up national business network with
almost 300 breakfast groups and on-line membership and a total membership of 56,000. The real appeal is that when you join as a Passport member you can visit any of the groups giving you the opportunity to build your network of contacts across the county or beyond as well as enjoying the social side. Debs Burrow, team leader in Suffolk said, “Why not boost your business by coming along to our business breakfast groups to meet great people, eat great breakfast and take the chance to do business direct or through referrals with the people you meet. You will find likeminded people, business owners and representatives.” For anyone wishing to find out more about where and when groups meet, visit www.4networking.biz/ Visitors are always welcome.
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Some people have fallen had to pay interest, fines an penalties on income not declared to the Inland Revenue, and HMRC are launching a campaign to allow people to come forward, and come clean for a limited period. If you are buying and selling on the Internet and it is not done with the aim of making a profit, then there is no need to inform HM Revenue & Customs. Whereas, if trading is done on a regular basis, with a view to making a profit, there is the potential to pay tax. HM Revenue & Customs have had a number of campaigns, under which they are targeting particular areas of tax evasion, and the latest area to be targeted is that of e-markets. The scheme is aimed at online traders who have not previously disclosed their profits. Under the opportunity, traders
can come forward at any point between 4th March and 14th June and inform HM Revenue & Customs that they want to take part. They will then have until 14th September to give details of tax owed and arrange payment, including any interest and penalties. In doing so, it is likely that some tax payers will be able to avoid any penalties at all and are most likely to be liable to a penalty of no more than 10% of the tax owed. After that date, if HM Revenue & Customs discover e-market traders who have not disclosed, the penalties could amount to up to 100% of the tax owed. Mark Wallace of Stacey & Partners are able to advise on this area further and can be contacted on 01824 826100 or via email at thet@staceys.co.uk.
Car Boot Sales. On the green and in front of the village hall, every first Sunday of the month March through to November.
Sunday, 2nd September Sunday, 7th October Sunday 4th November
Next Car Boot sale is on Sunday, 3rd of June and it is our JUBILEE CAR BOOT SALE, we hope all stall holders will join in with the theme of the day. The cafe will be open as usual, and will be decorated with the theme of the day.
All car boots commence to the public at 8:00am and are advertised until 1:00pm
Car Boots thereafter: Sunday 1st July Sunday 5th August
There is plenty of car parking and pitch space, an indoor cafe and toilets are available. Pitch fees are a mere £5 for a generous single or £8 for a much larger requirement. Any enquiries to 01842 815213.
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Lovewell Blake, Opens Office In Bury St Edmunds One of the region’s leading accountancy firms, Lovewell Blake has opened a new office in Bury St Edmunds as the latest move in expanding business in Suffolk. The office on the Hillside Business Park - the firm’s 10th across East Anglia - will be managed by Cathryn Brooker, who is moving from Lovewell Blake’s Thetford office, supported by some of the firm’s partners and specialists. Cathryn Brooker has worked in accountancy for more than 20 years. She began accountancy training with the London office of BDO Stoy Hayward, qualifying as a chartered certified accountant in 1994 and subsequently also becoming a chartered accountant. She went on to join KPMG, followed by roles in industry, before joining Lovewell Blake in 2001. She has experience with a wide range of clients including professional firms, motor dealers and foreign-owned UK subsidiaries. Jemma Jackson also moves across from the Thetford office. She started her accountancy training there in 2004
and qualified as a chartered certified accountant in 2011. Partner Brian Floringer - who will be combining roles in Thetford and Bury St Edmunds - has almost 30 years’ experience with Lovewell Blake, qualifying as a chartered accountant in 1992 and becoming a partner in 1999. He specialises in family businesses and is a fellow member of the International Centre for Families in Business. Three more of the firm’s Thetford personnel - partner David Buller, manager Paul Milton and tax manager Colin Chamberlain - will be combining roles there and at Bury St Edmunds. Douglas Young, managing partner of Lovewell Blake, heads the firm’s strong agricultural team which already has many clients throughout Suffolk and will be working regularly at Bury St Edmunds. He has described the new office there as ‘critical to the firm’s expansion plans’.
Tax partner Colin Fish and VAT consultant Liz Hill will be available at the new office on a regular basis. The firm’s financial planning arm, Lovewell Blake Financial Planning Ltd, has recruited consultant Kevin Farrell, who will be permanently based at the new office, along with Julie Cross, mortgage specialist, who has moved across from Thetford. Lovewell Blake has already held a number of free seminars in Bury St Edmunds on the Budget, Corporate Planning and Family Business.
Brian Floringer
The next in the series is a VAT / PAYE Update on Wednesday 20th June. For more information and to book your place go to www.lovewell-blake.co.uk/business-briefings. Lovewell Blake’s other offices in Suffolk are at Halesworth, Long Melford and Lowestoft.
Cathryn Brooker
Necessity Is The Mother Of ‘Innovation’ I was reminded recently of the story regarding the man who first invented ‘cats eyes’. Folklore would have it that he got the idea from seeing a cat one night while walking back from the pub with a friend. I can in fact corroborate this story, because that ‘friend’ happened to be my
Great Uncle Norman. In fact they were both staggering back 3 miles from a domino’s tournament in a nearby village. In order to see the track that led back to their village they shared a small torch... And it’s true, they did see a cat, and it’s eyes shone brightly in the torchlight. It gave the inventor an idea... However, Great Uncle Norman was always a bit on the ‘slow’ side and only saw the cat after it had nonchalantly walked past them, it’s tail held proudly high. As a result Great Uncle Norman ended up patenting the ‘tea towel holder’ !!! This all happened in the great depression of the 30’s I’m led to believe - and maybe there is a motto there? It’s all too easy to shut up shop and assume that because business is tough then there’s no room for innovation? But doesn’t history tell us differently?
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We offer a first class service making sure that each teacher is placed appropriately, and whenever possible, with the necessary subject specialism. We are passionate about education and offer an exceptional service to schools, and a supportive and effective service to teachers. Key Education Services was established in April 2006 and in July 2009 were awarded the DFE/REC quality mark and are audited annually so far achieving 100% each year. For schools it provides both assurance and official recognition that the highest standards of recruitment practice are being adhered to; and Teachers will be confident that they have selected an accredited and reputable service that will add value to their experience as supply teachers. If you are a qualified and/or experienced teacher currently looking for teaching positions in and around Norfolk/Suffolk,
in a variety of schools/PRU units/ independent schools please contact Debby on 01440 764430 or email debby.dyson@keyteacher.co.uk for a registration form. If you are looking for a new job, relocating to the area or would like to be kept up to date with long term or permanent vacancies, please send us your CV and a brief summary of what you are looking for and we will inform you of any suitable vacancies. Current vacancies are updated daily so please visit our website or check our facebook page. Supply teachers are crucial to the day to day running of a school. You will never be considered as just a number if you work with Key Education Services! We also give back to schools in the way of book tokens which has allowed the schools to give as prizes for competitions or to reward good behaviour etc.
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beading and non-beading crafts and run regular school holiday workshops for all ages. Our beginners beading workshop is very popular and for two hours of your time and a cost of £8 you will learn the basic techniques needed to make a necklace and earrings which you then take away with you. Offering birthday bead parties, hen parties or just as a sociable gathering with friends, we have a separate room allowing space for your creativity to flow, away from the main shop, but close enough to top up with those extra beads should you require. For the special occasions in life we offer tailor made, bespoke jewellery and endeavour to colour match wherever possible. Excellent service, competitive prices, wonderful choice. Please see our advert for contact details.
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Are you looking for a different and exciting game for the school holidays or a birthday party?
But he will be in Suffolk for the Flavours of Suffolk Festival bringing you his artisan Lancashire Cheeses.
Would your children like to help Blunder the Bloodhound find the treasure? Word and puzzle solving skills required! We are a family business inspired by the joy our own children experienced when following a treasure hunt to find their Christmas presents. Three of our hunts are in rhyme and one is a picture and word hunt for young children. The clues slow down the present opening period but build excitement to the final treasure.
Bloodhound Treasure Hunts are versatile so they are perfect for parties, scavenger hunts or family fun in the garden or home. Choose from one of four themed, colour illustrated hunts, each pack providing fun for six children including stickers and invitations. Party extras include party bags, balloons, pin badges and extra invitations and sticker packs. For indoor or outdoor play go to: www.bloodhoundtreasurehunts.co.uk
Sean Wilson will be known better to you as Martin Platt from his 21 years with the Coronation Street Cast of course.
Since leaving Coronation Street 7 years ago he has been following his passion for REAL FOOD with the launch of his Saddleworth Cheese Company bringing the REAL flavour of Lancashire cheese to a wider food loving audience. His cheeses have taken many awards over the 3 years of business including the World Cheese Award for his very fine blue cheese Smelly Ha’peth. ALL his 4 Lancashire cheeses have been given quirky Lancashire names… Muldoons Picnic, Lancashire Crumbly. How’s yer Father, Lancashire Creamy.
Sean says that just because he makes artisan cheese it doesn’t mean you’ve got to be all high brow about it, and buying his cheese at the festival will be a fun experience as he feels it’s important to have some fun whilst at these specialist food events. He and his colleague Rev are very much looking forward to meeting ALL the Suffolk cheese masters and introducing them to the Lancashire Cheese experience. All our cheeses are suitable for vegetarians as we use only vegetarian rennets. The aim is to stir with specially formulated cultures that connect to create a cheese that tastes like it used to taste! With traditional cutting we are preserving the all important body and character of the curd, which really does make all the difference when it comes down to true taste....REAL FOOD!
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If You Want To Grow Your Business You Must Consider Using Social Media Business owners are no longer content just serving their local customers, they want to branch out and capture a larger audiance and Social media channels together with conventional advertising is the way forward. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are the best places to start your social media advertising campaigns, as these channels are followed by a large number of people and most of these platforms are regularly visited by professionals and private individuals. Smart business owners should be investing in all forms of advertising, as right now is absolutly the right time to let everybody know you are very much open for business. It is only with the help of the social media advertising campaign that you will be able to reach out to people sitting in the other parts of the UK who can be your customers also. If you can impress the social media followers then there is a high possibility of getting good business. So why use Social Media as a form of advertising? Well it’s proven that Social Media, used in conjuction with your
regular local advertising, will see more potential customers taking up services from businesses that have a social media entity. They can get in touch with the company with ease if there is a problem. They can post their opinions or contact the company sales people directly from their social media profile. In short they have another avenue to get in touch. Here are some tips for improving your business using the leading social media platforms: Twitter: Creating a Twitter account to start your social media advertising is a must. After creating the account ensure someone replies swiftly and in a friendly manner to Tweets you receive. Whenever the customers post any queries on your account they must receive a response, even if it is to say that you will explore their query and get back to them. Many Twitter tools are available in the market
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12 HEALTH & WELLBEING
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Yare Valley.
Is a family run online retailer that aims to supply great quality clothing at the best possible prices.
Grange Farm is home to the Mack Family, who have been farming the fertile sand loan soil in the heart of the Yare Valley in Surlingham, Norfolk since 1921. The farm itself belongs to the entry level scheme for the environment so everything on site has had this principal applied to it before being produced. Seven miles south of the historic city of Norwich and Nestled amongst the broads, the farm and its surrounding land has seen itself change and adapt to new trends and needs over the years. Once a livestock holder, the family have since moved on to growing potatoes, cereals, sugar beet and oil seed rape. Four years ago a biomass boiler with an integrated rape crusher was purchased for the farm and is now integral to everyday life as it provides heat for five properties and the farm’s time-share swimming pool and it is economical. By crushing rapeseed the oil is extracted and filtered for retailing, but at the same time a by-product called “cake” (the leftover crushed pulp of the seeds) is produced and it is this that fuels the furnace. This creates an environmentally friendly and circular process to the everyday running of the farm. An extra virgin rapeseed oil is crushed by a mechanical screw and by doing this ‘cold pressing’ no nutrients are destroyed, unlike with some heat processed oils where some
chemicals and solvents are often used in order to extract more oil. The oil at Yare Valley Oils is high in Omega 3 and vitamin E, helps to maintain normal cholesterol levels and also has a higher burn point than an olive oil. So where you may only use an extra virgin olive oil for salad dressing, dipping and marinades, our rapeseed is delicate enough for this, but also robust enough because of the burn/smoke point for frying, roasting (fantastic roast potatoes) and baking. Yare Valley Oil is from a single seed, making it incredibly pure after being simply crushed and filtered twice. As the “British Olive Oil” it is indeed a healthy option for everyday cooking. Our oil is available around Norfolk in delis, farm shops, butchers and other outlets as well as being used in numerous pubs and restaurants. The farmers markets we attend are Fulmodeston (3rd Saturday of the month), Swaffham (3rd Sunday) Aylsham (1st Saturday of the month). The competition is for a Yare Valley Oil gift pack and is for the best recipe using the oil. Please attach your best recipe to the Contact Form below. The recipe will also be put up on our website. (www.yarevalleyoils.co.uk).
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From The Field To The Freezer How Wiltshire Farm Foods’ carefully prepared frozen meals are helping people stay independent. For those who’ve worked hard all their lives, maintaining independence is particularly important - especially when it comes to mealtimes. Wiltshire Farm Foods is one company that’s keen to help those who can’t get out and about as much, so they can eat well and look after themselves. Established for more than 20 years, Wiltshire Farm Foods creates and delivers a delicious range of frozen meals that can be cooked in minutes. From the field, to the freezer, every detail is considered in order to offer nutrition, value, flavour and awardwinning personal service.
freezer, then frozen almost immediately to lock in the freshness. Convenience is a key part of the Wiltshire Farm Foods offering. All meals can be ordered over the phone or online. They’re then delivered by a friendly, local delivery driver, who is always happy to put meals away in the freezer if preferred.
Recently, national treasure Ronnie Corbett joined Wiltshire Farm Foods for a TV and magazine campaign promoting the delicious meals - and the independence they bring. The TV adverts also feature Edith and Eric, who talk to Ronnie about the benefits of the service.
If you’ve not seen them yet, keep a look out. For more information about Wiltshire Farm Foods in Norfolk and North Suffolk, you can call 01362 699049 or visit www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com for a free brochure.
With the freezer stocked up, you know that a hot meal is only ever a few minutes away. Most dishes take 8-12 minutes in the microwave or 35 minutes in the oven.
Ingredients are selected from carefully approved suppliers and are then prepared by a team of nutritionists and award-winning chefs in their Wiltshire kitchens.
As they are cooked in their trays, there is no preparation, no pots and pans, just delicious meals that you can enjoy in your own time.
Once cooked, the meals are placed into handy trays that fit easily into the
Maintaining independence has never been easier.
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14 MOTORING
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Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDi HYbrid4 104g By Tim Barnes-Clay Twitter: @carwriteups Visit: www.carwriteups.co.uk. I HAVE NEVER been one to sip lentil soup and I’ve never had the desire to own a ‘green’ hybrid car either. But, I have to take my hat off to Peugeot for producing the 3008 HYbrid4. You see, it reminds me more of a hearty steak and kidney pudding than a bowl of lentil soup - and it drives on the exciting side of average, unlike some other pure electric or hybrid vehicles on the market. There’s a reason for this - it’s the world’s first diesel full hybrid vehicle and under its skin a little wedding ceremony has taken place. Functioning in harmony with one another is a macho 2.0 litre 163 bhp HDi diesel engine and a rather sweet 37 bhp electric motor. They’re good together because unlike previous hybrid vehicles, which have chosen to use a less fuel efficient petrol engine, the Peugeot, on test here, provides a combined drive cycle fuel consumption of 70.5 mpg and CO2 emissions of 104 g/km. Behind the wheel, the HYbrid4 benefits from the collective power of the HDi diesel lump and electric motor during acceleration and when an immediate surge of power is required. To manage all the available performance, a control selector mounted on the centre console enables you to choose between
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four different operating modes: ‘Auto’ mode, where the entire system is automatically controlled; ‘ZEV’ mode (Zero Emission Vehicle), which provides access to an extensive all-electric mode; ‘Four-wheel drive’ mode (4WD), which instructs both power trains to operate together as far as possible (the rear wheels are driven by the electric motor and the front wheels by the HDi diesel engine); and ‘Sport’ mode which favours quicker gear changes at higher engine speeds. Changeover from the HDi diesel engine to the electric motor occurs automatically, due to a stop and start system which places the HDi diesel engine in standby and restarts it if you depress the accelerator pedal or if there’s a low battery charge level. The two power sources also complement each other in certain driving conditions. There’s a ‘boost’ effect during hard acceleration, or when overtaking another vehicle, for example. The performance of the HYbrid4 is therefore directly comparable to that obtained with a single HDi diesel engine of a much higher capacity, with good levels of responsiveness. The oil-burner is mated to an electronically-controlled manual six-speed sequential gearbox. In automatic mode its electronic control helps provide significant savings in fuel consumption, compared to a traditional
automatic or manual gearbox. It also offers real driving satisfaction derived from the possibility of choosing the gear change mode at any time manual or automatic - with either the gear lever or via controls behind the steering wheel. When it comes to practicality, the split lower tailgate opens to reveal a boot with a convenient flat floor big enough to take a child’s pushchair as well as the weekly shop. But there’s more; if you fold the rear seats and the front passenger seat, the 3008 HYbrid4 offers a gigantic 1501 litres of space. The car is perfect for the family and it’s easy to drive. Gadgets such as a head-up display system, which projects essential driving information in front of you, ensures that you never need to take your eyes off the road ahead. Another item of equipment that helps to ensure maximum driving convenience is the parallel park assist. This system assesses the size of a space during parking manoeuvres and determines the possibility of parking in it. Similarly, the electric handbrake coupled with a hill assist function, helps you during manoeuvres but also optimises the interior space within the vehicle. The Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 is indeed a car with exceptional technological
content offering unique versatility and safety, driving enjoyment and CO2 emissions of a very low level. PROS ‘N’ CONS • Economical √ • Different √ • Equipment √ • Load area √ • Divisive looks X FAST FACTS • Max speed: 118 mph • 0-62 mph: 8.5 secs • Combined mpg: 70.5 • Engine: 1997 cc 4 cylinder 16 valve turbo diesel + electric motor • Max. power (bhp): 163 at 3750 rpm + (37 bhp elec motor) • Max. torque (lb/ft): 221 at 2000 rpm (148 elec motor) • Max. towing weight (braked) 500 kg • CO2: 104 g/km • Price: £28,495 on the road