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Issue 142 July 2013 Deadline for all submissions for the next issue is: July

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Diss Museum

Calling all Car Booters!

We all wish we had talked to our late parents more and learned more about their life and times.

On Sunday 7th July Park Radio will be organising a Car Boot sale in Diss Park.

If you would like a pitch please get in touch. Pitches are £5. Set up time is 6.30am, open for trade at 7am.

There’s BBQ and refreshments, plus the Park Radio Roadshow playing some great tunes!

Come and bag yourself a bargain and enjoy breakfast in the Park!

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But many older people cannot see that their lives are of any interest.

I remember going to see a man who was a grandson of one of the Roydon rioters, only to find him tongue-tied and unable to tell me anything.

A year later, when we were about to dramatise the enclosure events of 1893, the same man came out with a volley of anecdotes that I could have used.

It shows that people can be nonplussed by suddenly being asked to deliver information, especially if it might be made public. Several people have given me valuable stories and then said, “I didn’t realise it was going to be in the paper.”

A woman flew at me in a supermarket one day because I referred in an article to “a woman whose family had been in business in the town for 40 years” - appalled by being mentioned in the local paper. I had not even named her,

although many would have recognised who I meant. My mother almost had a breakdown because I wrote a humorous account of our family life, as she thought people were laughing at her.

When I was preparing a son-et-lumiere at an old air base, a man told me that he grew up next to it. So I asked him if he would look at my script, give me comments on it, correct it if necessary and maybe add some anecdotes.

When I emailed it to him he didn’t reply and didn’t come to the show. Some people just cannot handle what to me would be normal behaviour.

In short, there is a huge fund of experience and local historical knowledge out there that ought to be gathered before it is lost. But there are also the brick walls of low esteem, secretiveness and an unwillingness to go public about the past.

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WoW Music Festival 2013 Marie Curie Cancer Care WoW Music Festival reaches its 4th year in 2013 with headline Dreadzone with their eclectic fusion of reggae, dub and electronica.

WoW 2013 is held on 5th and 6th July.

There are 200 sought after camping spaces at WoW and campers usually get to enjoy impromptu acoustic jamming around the campfire when the stage goes silent for the night.

Held at Woolsey Bridge Farm Fields, near Diss, WoW is an eclectic mix of roots and reggae, bluegrass, blues and a bit of rock and everything in between.

Organiser Geoff Dixon says, “our aim is to bring our wonderful audience the very best of East Anglian talent combined with some truly amazing acts from further afield. WoW is music focussed, affordable, relaxed, intimate, bijou, family-friendly and adamantly sponsor-free. Dreadzone are an amazing music explosion who will have everyone at WoW on their feet and dancing”.

Compere poet, Andy Bennett will introduce an amazingly talented line-up supporting Dreadzone including: Dr Clyde, Killamonjambo, Three Beards, Twisted Piglet, Piratones, Mojo Kings, Mista Beat, Jo Bowley and Rob Huckfield, Coyote Wrecks, Murphy’s Lore, Mari Joyce, Gathering Bees and Petra Bluesky.

Tickets for WoW Music Festival can be purchased from www.wow-arts.co.uk and www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk.

Marie Curie Cancer Care is asking the people of Diss to hold a Blooming Great Tea Party this July to August to help raise funds for the charity.

It can be as simple as a cuppa with colleagues, a vintage inspired tea party or garden party with friends. It’s a great way to get together with friends and family to do something easy and fun for charity.

The money raised from Blooming Great Tea Parties will help Marie Curie Nurses to provide more free care to people with terminal illnesses in their own homes.

Angela Bussey, Cummunity Fundraiser said: “Whether you’re a dab hand at baking cakes or simply enjoying a cuppa with friends is more your cup of tea, holding a Blooming Great Tea Party is a fun way to get together and raise funds for an important cause. However big or

small your tea party, by taking part you will be helping to raise the crucial funds that make it possible for Marie Curie Nurses to provide care for people with terminal illnesses at the time when they need it most.”

For more information and to sign up for your free Blooming Great Tea Party fundraising pack, visit www.mariecurie. org.uk/teaparty or call 08700 340 040.

To get help from the Marie Curie Nursing Service, talk to your GP, district nurse or discharge nurse.

For more information, please visit: www.mariecurie.org.uk.

All food and ales sold at WoW are locally sourced Camping tickets £50, weekend tickets £25 and Friday only tickets £10 Contact Geoff Dixon, Organiser WoW Music Festival 07775 5812305, www.wow-arts.co.uk

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Active Norfolk

HMRC Targets Second Home Owners.

Fit Together offers free daytime walks led by volunteers - a great way to get outdoors and keep active with like-minded people.

HMRC have launched the Property Sales Campaign that encourages taxpayers that have sold a second property but have not declared the capital gains tax to volunteer this information to HMRC by 9th August 2013.

This can be done by email, mail or telephone. An arrangement to pay the outstanding tax must then be made by 6th September 2013.

After that date, HMRC will begin contacting taxpayers that they consider may have undeclared capital gains tax on the sale of their second properties and levy the tax, interest and penalties due.

Penalties that arise for not declaring the tax due within the normal time limits will be reduced if taxpayers take advantage of HMRC’s campaign.

individuals’ tax records and issue P800 forms, where necessary.

The forms either issue tax refunds or inform taxpayers of tax underpayments to be coded into their 2014-15 tax codes.

If you are in receipt of a form P800, it is important that all the details on the form be checked against your own records to ensure that HMRC have used the correct information.

Estimates are often used in HMRC calculations from figures that may be out of date and irrelevant, resulting in incorrect tax codes being issued and tax deducted incorrectly.

Walking and other activities can bring many and varied benefits which are true for anyone at any age! Here are just a few of the reasons to get you motivated: • Improve your health • Lower your risk of heart disease • Control your weight • Boost your energy levels • Reduce your stress levels • Meet new friends The walks are of varying length and terrain and happen on most weekdays. There is no need to book, just turn up at the meeting point.

On your first session you will be asked to complete a short form. Well behaved dogs are welcome if they are kept on a lead.

As always, if you are in doubt as to whether you are being taxed correctly, seek professional advice.

The programme for South Norfolk can be downloaded from www.activenorfolk.org/ fittogether or call 01603 732333.

Wayne Goddard FCCA (Director of Newman & Co. Chartered Accountants)

Most walks are located where the group can enjoy a chat and refreshments afterwards if deired.

• Thursday 11th July 10.30am Meet at the pavilion by Diss mere IP22 4TW for a 3.7 challenging walk via Brewers Green.

• Tuesday 16th july 10.30am meet at St Mary’s Church, Redenhall IP20 9QW. A challenging 2 mile hiilly walk around farmland with fine views.

• Thursday 18th July 10.30am meet at the War memorial, Scole for a 2.2 or 3.3 nile walk out the Scole Common.

• Sunday 21st July 10.30am Redgrave & Lopham Fen - meet at the visitor centre for a 4.1 mile beautiful walk along the Waveney Trail (sorry, no dogs.)

• Tuesday 23rd July 10.30am meet at The knoll, Wortwell IP20 0HU for a very pleasant river Waveney walk using part of Angles Way and crossing Limbourne common. 3.5miles.

2012-13 Tax Calculations With the 2012-13 tax year now behind us, HMRC will begin to assess

• Thursday 25th july 10.30am Meeting at the pavilion by Diss Mere IP22 4WT A wet weather friendly walk via Roydon Fen and returning via Brewers green 3miles.

• Tuesday 30th July 10.30am at Harleston Recreation Ground IP20 9DD a hilly rural walk via Lushbush with good views 2.4 or 3.8miles.

• Thursday 8th August 10.30am Meet at the Pavilionn by Diss mere IP22 4WT A choice between between an easy walk around Fair Green or a summer walk via Royden Fen 3.6 miles • Thursday 22 August Meet at the Pavilionn by Diss mere IP22 4WT 1.3 miles or 3 miles a choice.

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Window Geeks “Replacing your steamed-up windows doesn’t mean you have to replace the whole window…Save thousands by changing only the glass”…

It can be stressful when things break or go wrong, especially when it seems the only solution comes at great expense.

Unexpected bills can hit households very hard at a time when every penny counts and it means that thousands of homeowners put off fixing their windows or doors for fear of the high costs usually associated with these types of products...

Well now you can relax…because WindowGeeks, a national window, door and conservatory repair specialist, has expanded into Norwich and will service the whole of the Norfolk region, giving local home owners access to real money-saving options; one that can reduce what could be an alarming bill in the thousands to a far more acceptable one in the low hundreds - and in most cases even lower than that.

The fact is that the average single repair or replacement undertaken by WindowGeeks, which includes locks, handles and hinges, as well as the usual replacement of steamed-up double glazed units is less

than £60...not surprising really when you consider that the replacement of a single steamed-up double glazed window starts from as low as £30 including VAT and fitting…which is why, at this point, many people take the opportunity to upgrade to energy efficient double glazed units.

Our new local and experienced team, headed up by Steve Olley, join all of our other skilled craftsmen and women throughout the UK, each providing a professional and cost effective service to 1,000s of customers from Plymouth in the Southwest, through Norwich in the East, up to Preston in the North and all points in-between…

“Lots of people have problems with their windows,” says Steve, “They get steamed-up and won’t clear, or the locks stick or the handles get loose…and it becomes even more of a problem at this time of year when cold draughts get through...but what’s really surprising is that most people don’t realise that all of these problems can be fixed quickly and without spending a fortune or having to

sell one or more of their children, unless they want to of course”…

WindowGeeks has over 38 years’ experience in the glazing industry and it’s sad to think that there are still quite a few traditional window companies that either refuse or just don’t want to carryout repairs…now were not saying that all double glazing companies don’t carry out repairs, many do, and do a great job, but Steve adds, “In most cases they’re not really interested in the smaller jobs and that’s what’s so great about WindowGeeks, we offer a real cost-effective solution, which makes it a very easy decision for our customers to choose us...there’s no pressure sales from us because there’s no viable alternative, unless, that is, you want to spend 10, 20 or even 100 times more on replacing all your double glazing!”

While the cost savings might be the biggest draw, there’s another reason customers should choose WindowGeeks and one that has inevitably convinced many customers throughout the UK to use us;

“It’s all about honesty and trust,” says Steve. “There’s integrity in what WindowGeeks do and that’s very important to me, we tell the truth, only charge for what needs doing and we always honour our promises…We run a very successful and ethical business based on good old fashioned customer service backed up with top quality products and support from our head office.”

WindowGeeks provides free quotations with; • No call out charges • No credit card charges • No deposits • No minimum order values, • No high pressure sales men or women • No hidden extras • 10 year guarantee on all glazed products All our quotes include VAT and Fitting Call now for a FREE QUOTE on 0800 61 22 943 or visit us at www.windowgeeks.co.uk

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Is Online Marketing Important?

Today you need to think about the best way to get your sales and marketing messages seen by your potential customers.

There is still room in your marketing plan for networking, direct mail, leaflets and exhibitions, but when *84% of the UK adult population has already used the Internet, then you really need to look at online marketing! So yes it is important!

One online marketing solution that can help is ipatter.com, a marketing and communication platform based on the foundations of Social Media, launched in Norfolk during 2010. Today it helps thousands of businesses and organisations across the UK connect with each other and their customers.

Ipatter.com allows businesses to have a free online business profile and the ability to publish unlimited online updates, offers and event details known as patters. The patters are highly visible on all search engines, potentially providing relevant up-to-date online content that will help with online sales.

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A new ipatter member is Breckland Training Services who are based in Norfolk. Richard Wills, Head of Training said; “It’s great to join other businesses and organisations in the region who are increasing their online presence. Jonathan White and his team at ipatter have a wealth of knowledge and experience of online marketing and have already provided us with excellent advice on how to promote Breckland Training Services.

For more information regarding Breckland Training Services please visit; http://ipatter.com/BrecklandTrainingServices ipatter.com is free to use, but if you do struggle to find the right message to promote your service or product or just cannot find the time to write and broadcast content, then ipatter has a great value for money online marketing service, designed to get results. For more information you can contact Jonathan White, ipatter Sales Director at jonathan.white@ipatter.com.

Uplands Way Vets Ltd Upcoming events.

Launching our Equine Pet health care plan Following on from the success of our dog, cat and rabbit pet health care plans launched this year and by popular demand we are happy to announce the launch of our new equine pet health care plans.

For ÂŁ13.00 per month your horse will receive their annual booster (visit fee included), a health check when required (visit fee included) and 2 faecal worm egg counts, within a 12 month period.

Also 10% discounts on selected drugs and services (terms and conditions apply).

For further information please call our Diss branch 01379 642865 Upcoming eventsJuly 7th we will be hosting the annual charity dog show at World Horse Welfare, Snetterton.

It is a great family day with lots to see and do and plenty of opportunities to enter your beloved dog into one of our many fun classes, with the chance to win a host of prizes.

About us; Uplands Way Vets Ltd is dedicated to providing a caring service in the Diss area and has done so for over 40 years.

We are a mixed practice catering for all your domesticated pets, horses, farm animals and exotics.

We are the vets of choice for Banham Zoo, Africa Alive, Dinosaur Park, Swallow Aquatics and the World Horse Welfare.

We provide our own out-of-hours service so that our clients benefit from seeing familiar, friendly faces if they have an emergency situation with their pet.

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Legal Aid Cuts Make A Bad Situation Worse For many years, Legal Aid has been available to those who required advice or legal services from solicitors.

Many areas of legal work were covered by the scheme and, provided someone could show they had realistic prospects of success in an economic way, and that they qualified on financial grounds, Legal Aid could be widely accessed from many firms of solicitors across the country. This enabled solicitors to provide advice, practical assistance and representation at Court. Many hundreds of thousands of people have been helped over this time when they ran into difficulties in areas such as medical accidents, contract disputes or in respect of breakdown in relationships. In the family context, assistance was available for such matters as separation, divorce, finance, arrangements for children and domestic violence issues.

This has all changed from 1st April. The government has targeted legal aid to cut public spending and withdrawn many categories of work from the Legal Aid scheme. Accordingly, many vulnerable people will no longer have access under the

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scheme to professional help tailored to their individual needs, regardless of their financial circumstances or the real difficulties in which they find themselves. As a result, they may be left representing themselves in front of a Judge in a courtroom against opponents who may be legally represented.

Legal Aid still remains available for certain types of cases, including where there are care proceedings or domestic violence.

Indeed, if there has been any domestic violence, Legal Aid can be used not only to obtain injunctions against the abuser but also to help resolve issues relating to children and finances arising out of the breakdown of the relationship. Making things more complex as part of the savings, the Government has restricted the solicitors who can offer this service to those solicitors who have shown that they are suitably qualified to carry out this type of work. Jackamans have done so and we are therefore able to obtain Legal Aid in such cases. If you have been in this unfortunate situation, then we may be able to assist. Please do not hesitate to contact us to allow us to explain how we may be able to help you.

However, for the majority of cases, Legal Aid is now unavailable. Therefore, someone in a difficult situation is left to his or her own devices to decide what action is needed in any particular case and how best to progress this. So what can a young parent do when their former partner decides that they can no longer see their child? How do you get a divorce? Who decides who lives in the house when husband and wife/partners separate? What happens to the pension?

Where can you get reliable advice and assistance? Some will be driven to the internet, which is fine for general information, but how does one know the source is accurate and current and how it relates to your particular circumstances?

Some will ask family and friends but without necessarily knowing how experienced they may be. Some will try to deal with things themselves but with varying degrees of success. Some will just not bother at all.

If you do take matters forward, your opponent may be able to take advantage of your situation or you may agree to an inappropriate resolution either because

of inexperience or a fear of the unknown.

What also needs to be remembered is the fact that, even if you are not legally represented, you may end up having to pay your opponent’s legal costs in certain circumstances. We want to offer you the opportunity to get straightforward and realistic help at an affordable price.

At Jackamans, we are still able to help clients who experience such difficulties. We offer a free initial interview to discuss your needs and identify a way forward. We can then agree a package designed to meet your specific needs at a cost you can afford. We can deal with your case from start to finish; just draft the necessary paperwork or simply give advice as and when requested.

This would be on the basis of fees agreed with you before any work starts. We can also offer a fixed fee arrangement for a straightforward divorce.

For further information please call Anita Sharpe on 01379 643555 or email at anita.sharpe@jackamans.co.uk.

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Hearing Loss Is Exhausting!

A recent study has shown that people with hearing loss, who do not use hearing aids, become much more exhausted, than people who wear hearing aids.

Among those who had a significant hearing loss and did not use hearing aids, around 60% said they often felt physically exhausted in the evenings, while only around 40% of those who used hearing aids said the same.

When it came to mental exhaustion, around 50% of those who had a significant hearing loss and did not use hearing aids agreed that they often felt mentally exhausted in the evenings, while only around 30% of those who used hearing aids said they often felt mentally exhausted in the evenings.

Karen Finch, local audiologist and Managing Director of The Hearing Care Centre, explains that this is a common symptom of having a hearing loss: “Nearly all the patients who come to see us about their hearing loss explain that they become exhausted at the end of the day. Instead of just relying on hearing to interpret speech and react appropriately, all available visual

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and acoustic clues have to be used as well. The added concentration and energy necessary needed to follow a conversation can leave us feeling extremely tired.”

Karen continued, “When hearing loss occurs, reactions to situations vary.

Living with an unaddressed hearing loss can often lead to social isolation; we feel tired just trying to live our everyday day lives in the same way we once did when we could hear. If we isolate ourselves it could lead us to missing out on our activities and our interactions with our friends and family, we may feel lonely and left out.”

“It is important to break this negative cycle and get your hearing assessed if you recognise this pattern. If this sounds like you or someone you know, it’s time to take action,” said Karen.

The Hearing Care Centre is a multiaward winning, private, family run company, which has centres locally in

Attleborough, Botesdale, Eye and Harleston.

To encourage those with hearing loss that have yet to seek help, they have organised two special events taking place in July.

The Hearing Care Centre is holding a FREE Open Day event in Eye on Friday 19th July 2013 (9am-5pm) and in Botesdale on Monday 22nd July 2013 (9am-5pm).

On the day you will have the chance to hearing tested free of charge, receive professional advice and learn exactly how hearing aids work and how they can help.

Appointments are essential.

To book yours call Freephone 0800 096 2637 or visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk/ events for more information.

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Mid Summer Is Here!

It may not always feel like it and the sun may not always shine but it’s definitely a lot warmer and it’s light till gone 9pm which is fantastic and has a lovely feel good factor.

Time for concerts, picnics in the park and the Attleborough Carnival but ....... the not so good news is that these things all cost money. Depressing or what?

Is it time that you sorted out your finances? Have you received your tax credits annual summary? Did you know that if we here at KBA can call tax credits for you (easy authorisation required) and we can deal with your award for the coming year. Surely that has got to be good, no more hanging around in an interminable queue listening to an irritating message saying that you could be doing this on line or you could call back another time!!! Just hand it all over to us and we will sort it for you.

Of course if you are self employed you might like us to estimate your earnings for you by the 31 July 2013 deadline and we can then call back at a later date and confirm your actual earnings once we have completed your accounts for you. Why not get organised and make an

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appointment to see us today and we can get this underway – no more worrying just hand it all over.

How are you finding the Real Time Information for PAYE? Is this working out ok for you or could you do with a hand?

Here at KBA we have helped a number of employers with their payroll since the new legislation came in and we get the feeling that they can’t quite believe how easy and relatively cheap it is to let someone else do the work and take the strain. Why not give us a call 01953 457173 to find out how much it would cost to do your payroll - bet it is a lot less than you think.

So instead of spending your summer worrying about your finances and how much there is to do, why not make one phone call to us - come in for an initial FREE consultation and we can do the rest for you. Then sit back enjoy the summer - there are far nicer things to do than sit and complete your tax return when you could be outside enjoying the sun.

A Familiar Face Joins Andy Free Independent Family Funeral Director Andy Free is pleased to announce that Jane Patrick has recently joined him and Vicky as a funeral arranger at his family run funeral home in Attleborough.

Jane who lives in the nearby village of Eccles, is married to Robert, they have four grown up children and 2 grandchildren.

She comes from a local farming family from Attleborough and has lived all her life locally so has a good knowledge of Attleborough and the surrounding villages and its people.

Andy says Jane and I have worked together as Funeral Director and Funeral Arranger making a very successful team helping bereaved families at two local funeral homes in Attleborough for many years now.

We are looking forward to working together again, continuing to quietly help and guide families to make the funeral arrangements of their choice for their loved ones.

We pride ourselves on giving everyone the time and space they need when arranging a funeral. Each funeral is individual, each grieving family is individual, our belief is that each and every one should be given as much time as they need to consider and reflect on all of the different funeral

options there are available to them today.

We have a relaxing, comfortable lounge where families can come and see us, we can sit with a cup of tea or coffee and take our time to talk about what is available today. If you would prefer to make the arrangements in the comfort of your own familiar surroundings, we are more than happy to visit you at home.

Andy says another trend we are noticing recently is for people to come and sit and talk to us about the options for their own funerals. They may not necessarily want to pay for them as a pre-paid funeral plan but they really reassured that their wishes have been recorded for the future. If you would like to do this please do get in touch or pop in and see us.

“We believe the smallest of detail makes the biggest of difference” To contact us call (01953) 452455 or visit us at Fairfields, High Street, Attleborough

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Microchip Law

Library News

Are You a Responsible Pet Owner?

Creepy House Summer Reading Challenge at your local library

As of 2016, every dog owner in England will have to microchip their animal - the new compulsory legislation comes under plans intended to reduce the number of strays in the UK. The microchip will be coded with owners’ details, enabling vets to locate the owners if a dog is found, and owners who do not comply could face fines of up to £500.

An incredibly amount of taxpayers’ money - £57million per year - is spent on caring for and rehoming stray dogs.

The new ruling will hopefully cut this figure dramatically and save over 100,000 dogs from being abandoned and left homeless.

Microchipping is a simple and inexpensive solution that gives pet owners peace of mind - It allows vets to locate the owners of s stray dog if one is brought into the practice.

It’s also much easier to trace and find a stolen dog.

There’s a spine-tingling adventure waiting for children when they take part in the 2013 Summer Reading Challenge – Creepy House.

Attleborough Library will be holding the following FREE events:

They can join the adventure at any Norfolk library during the summer holidays. Pick up a pack and explore the Creepy house, discover it’s secrets and meet some of the hair-raising residents!

Wed 31st July Minature Super Hero Models 10.30-12.30

Fri 9th Aug Storymaking with Author Annie Dalton 10.30 -12.00

The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group are due to attend the Wayland Show on Sunday 4th August and will be microchipping dogs there for the same price, so please come and visit our stand.

Read six books and collect stickers that reveal the creepy residents of the house.

All children who read six or more books will be presented with a medal and certificate to celebrate their achievement.

Look out too for the Mungler Top Trumps cards to collect and swap with family and friends.

Alternatively, for further information or to make an appointment call The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group on (Watton) 01953 881415, (Attleborough) 01953 451100, (Thetford) 01842764244 or (Brandon) 01842 814043.

Children can choose any books they like: fact books, stories, joke books or picture books. Audio books and e-books count as well, so long as they borrow them from a library. Are Norfolk’s children brave enough to explore The Awful Upstairs, The Gruesome Ground Floor and The Spinetingling Cellar?

The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group are now running a special offer whereby you can microchip your dog for the special price of £9.99 including VAT. To ensure your other pets don’t miss out, the offer applies to cats and rabbits as well.

Thurs 25th July Grand Launch 10-12

Sat 3rd Aug Creepy Family Funtime 2 - 3.15

There are limited places for the above events, please call Attleborough Library 01953 452319 to book a space.

Every Wednesday from 31st July to 28th August Creepy Capers: story and crafts for children of all ages. 2.00 - 3.30 Fri 23 &30Aug and 6th Sept Mungler swaps 6-7pm For library opening times visit: www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries.

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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 21 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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An event in aid of the East Anglia Air Ambulance in our area over the summer period is a weekend long Garage Sale at KARMEL, The Green, Old Buckenham on 17th/18th August. (Karmel is on the end of the Green nearest New Buckenham, on the main road the B1077, Sat Nav NR17 1RR).

Run for several years now and for the third year running in aid of the EAAA, Yvonne Large spends all year collecting any local residents unwanted items and stores them in her sheds, garage, loft, airing cupboard, under her stairs….

So popular and well known has it become that Yvonne last year was collecting for this year only 2 weeks after finishing the 2012 sale!

Dispatch would like to wish her all the best and good luck for her sale on 17/18th August and congratulate her on last years total of over £800! Good Luck!

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Life Never Gives Us A Second Chance!

Unfortunately a friend of one of our clients died recently and the distress that was caused to their family was extremely upsetting because their financial affairs were not in order.

As the heading says ‘ Life never gives us a second chance’. Please take a few moments to consider: Does your spouse/partner know about your investments?

Do you have an adviser that can help with these?

Do you have a written record of these to help your family?

Include with this your bank accounts and where your Will is stored. * Do you have a Will that is in order and up to date?

Do you have enough savings/life insurance to provide for your family?

Is your life insurance sufficient to cover your outstanding dues and liabilities and for your spouse to have a comfortable life?

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Quite often there are so many financial matters that need to be in order.

Anglia Computer Solutions “We can save you time and money. We can make your IT work how it should.”

Whether you need advice, emergency IT support or are looking for a maintenance contract that will keep your IT systems running smoothly, there are many ways that we can help.

If your financial affairs do need some attention, please speak to us as we should be able to help.

Anglia Computer Solutions Ltd offer their services both onsite and in their fully equipped workshops.

It is important to have that satisfaction that your affairs are in order and that your family will be safeguarded financially.

All shops now stock a wide range of PC’s, Laptops, Tablets, Cables, Ink cartridges and much much more.

* The Financial Services Authority does not regulate will writing.

ML Financial Associates Ltd Suite 4, The Old Dairy, Elm Farm Business Park, Norwich Common, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0SW. Tel: 01953 711123 Fax: 01953 600479 www.mlfinancialassociates.co.uk.

Anything IT related then we can help! Whether its a large network, CCTV cameras, Website, Databases or just removing a virus we are here.

If things have already gone wrong, you can trust our experienced engineers to get to the bottom of the problem and put it right for you, providing ad hoc, emergency solutions at competitive rates.

And as your business grows, your IT needs will grow too.

We can help you with free advice and friendly support, the broad ranging experience of our engineers will enable them to advise you on the right kit and the right set ups at the right time.

Many businesses and home users with Anglia Computer Solutions Ltd are already benefiting from our services, either remotely, with on-site visits or calling in at our premises.

We pride ourselves that the majority of our customers found us through word of mouth recommendations, and it’s a reputation that we work exceptionally hard to keep.

For all your home and business computer needs call Anglia Computer Solutions on 01953 859753.

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Local Funeral Director Rosedale Is One Of The Best.

South Norfolk funeral director Rosedale Funeral Home has been named one of the UK’s best funeral directors following an assessment visit by the Good Funeral Guide, an independent funeral consumer advocacy organisation.

In its review of Rosedale the Good Funeral Guide says: “Outstandingly well run, highly professional but, top of the list, you’ll find here an exceptional focus on people. Quiet, kind, capable and utterly sincere. Good value for money, too.”

The Good Funeral Guide assesses select funeral homes according to strict criteria which focus on the quality of the experience they offer to bereaved people.

Rosedale Funeral Home has been inspected to ensure that clients are treated with courtesy, listened to with empathy, offered a full range of choice, charged fairly and empowered to play

whatever part they want in creating a send-off for the person they have lost which accords with their values and wishes.

The accreditation process also involved spending time behind the scenes in order to ascertain that those who have died are cared for with the utmost tenderness and respect.

And this week, the team at Rosedale were also delighted to learn that they have won a Customer Care Award from Funeral Planning Services, recognising the commitment and determination that staff at Rosedale have shown to offer its customers the best possible service, including the peace of

mind that comes with paying for and arranging a funeral in advance.

Graham Williams, director of Funeral Planning Services says, “The hard work and dedication it takes to consistently provide such high-quality customer service deserves to be recognised.”

Charles Cowling, author of the Good Funeral Guide says: “Choosing a funeral director can be very difficult because they all look much the same.

But they’re not. Some, a precious few, are truly outstanding, and Rosedale is one of only two in Norfolk to reach this standard.

The team at Rosedale are unsung heroes doing a magnificent job, and the people of Diss and Attleborough deserve to know this.

Bereaved people need to do their very best for their loved one. They deserve the very best funeral director.”

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www.attleboroughonline.co.uk

Fete And Craft Fair

Top Tracks Music

Saturday 13th July 11am-3pm St Mary’s Church Attleborough.

...are based locally in Norwich and we specialise in selling quality second hand vinyl records via our Ebay Shop, as well as appearing regularly at record fairs & local car boot sales.

Stalls, games, activities and lots of fun! barbecue, refreshments and free entry!

A Look At Home Insurance!

Your most valuable asset is likely to be your home.

Have you ever considered what would happen in the event of a serious fire, flood or theft ?

With access to over 200 Insurance Schemes, our fully trained staff will search our panel of carefully selected Insurers to ascertain the correct levels of cover and protection required for your individual circumstances.

If your property is of non standard construction, or you work from home, we can cater for these difficult and sometimes expensive policies, with our expert knowledge and understanding of your individual circumstances.

We can provide cover for just Buildings or Buildings and Contents combined.

With over 35 years experience in providing Home Insurance at all levels, we would welcome your enquiry and would be pleased to provide quotations or advice.

In addition to standard cover, we can arrange to include Accidental Damage, together with Personal Possessions cover for items away from the home.

For more information or quotation, please contact Miss Lucy Moy on 01953 602866 or e-mail lucy@prioryinsurance.co.uk.

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We sell a wide variety of Vinyl records, covering many genres & styles including Rock, 60s, 70s & 80’s Pop, Punk, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, Metal, Folk, Soul, Reggae/Ska, Indie and much more.

We are collectors turned sellers with an absolute passion for music and all of the records that we sell are carefully checked and honestly graded.

We pride ourselves in offering quality items at great prices, and providing excellent customer service We are always looking for new stock, so if you have a record collection to sell, need to clear a bit of space, haven’t played them for years, want to de-clutter or if a bit of extra cash would be nice…. just give us a call, as you maybe surprised how much your collection is worth!

We are interested in MOST types of music but are always very pleased

to find; Punk, Northern Soul, Metal, Progressive and Psychedelic Rock, Psychobilly, Indie, Alternative Rock, Rockabilly, Ska & Reggae, Beatles, Rolling Stones, 60’s & 70’s, Picture Discs & Coloured Vinyl…….NO collection is too large or too small!

So if you would like some help with trying to find a copy of a hard to find item or would like to discuss possibly selling your own records, please call Racheal on Tel. 07904 530549 or email toptracksmusic@aol.com.

A link to our Ebay Shop & further details can be found on our website: www.toptracksmusic.co.uk Thanks from the Top Tracks Team!

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ShowTime!

Wayland Agricultural Show will celebrate its 140th year.

The Wayland Agricultural Show, one of the longest running traditional agricultural shows in the UK, celebrates its 140th year when it returns on Sunday 4th August 2013.

Last year, the one day annual show was cancelled at the eleventh hour due to a sewage leak. However, after an enormous amount of support from the local community, the show is returning this year to Watton with a jam-packed line-up of entertainment for all the family, and to raise funds for local charities and community projects.

Graham Shingfield, chairman of the Wayland Agricultural Show says: “We are relieved that the Wayland Agricultural Show is able to take place, and have been overwhelmed with the support we have received from our sponsors, members, traders and exhibitors.

The letters and emails of support expressing how much the show means to people has been a great comfort to us and I would like to thank everyone who has been so kind. Last year we were expecting a record attendance and I know that this year, with the hard work the committee organisers have put in, it will be the best yet.” He added: “Whilst it was previously reported that a donation from Anglian Water had ‘Saved the Wayland Show’ the truth is that our finances are still very marginal. Anglian Water has indicated that they may be willing to make donations to local good causes on our behalf, but to date we have been unable to agree whether this will happen or not. Never-the-less we are looking forward to our 140th show and we are planning a great day out for everyone on August 4th.”

The Main Ring will feature headline appearances from James Dylan International Motorcycle Stunt Show and Merion Owen’s Quack Pack, an international known duck herding troop, alongside the chance to see all the traditional livestock competitions. Even more traditional country entertainment will be provided by Mid Norfolk Gun Dogs, West Norfolk Hunt Hounds and Horkesley Park Suffolk Punches.

Keep an eye out for the Lifestyle, Horticulture, Fur and Feather and Tastes of Norfolk Marquees alongside various trade stalls and food outlets which will make it an unforgettable day out. The Wayland Show is also pleased to welcome local star of Bargain Hunt and Flog it! Phillip Allwood who will be giving visitors the chance to get a valuation on their items, and the scarecrow competition is a chance for children to express themselves by creating scarecrows that are inspired by nursery rhyme characters. In addition there will be fairground rides, Punch & Judy and also Polly’s Parrot Road show to keep them all entertained.

There will also be a prize giving for the Wayland Agricultural Society Young Achiever Award. The award is designed to recognise outstanding dedication and contribution to agriculture, horticulture, wildlife or any other rural related sector or industry. All entrants must be under 21 years of age and they will be required to demonstrate and share their commitment and involvement in their related subject. Last year’s winner Rebecca Munday was a Countryside Management student from Easton College who impressed with her extensive volunteer work in the local area. This award is open to anyone in Norfolk with nominations welcome from relatives or friends of individuals who they consider worthy of the achievement.

The Show is organised by a dedicated committee of volounteers ensure that all the profits of the show are given to local charities and good causes in the community.

In 2011, over £27,000 was raised.

Gates open at 10am. Ticket prices are: Adults (17+) £10 or £8 online. Children (5-16) £4 or £3 online. Concessions £4 or £3 online. Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £25 or £20 online. SatNav: IP25 6NG.

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Harleston & Diss Jobs Clubs Are you looking for work? Then come along to one of our friendly and informal Jobs Clubs where you will receive job searching help and support.

The Jobs Clubs can help you with on-line job searches, application forms, CVs, covering letters, careers advice, interview tips and advice, business start up information, voluntary opportunities, courses, apprenticeships, IT training and much more.

We recently received funding from South Norfolk Council to launch a new Jobs Club in Diss for 16-25 year olds which runs weekly at the Library.

Come along to your local club and see how we can help you.

Every Tuesday 1.30-3.30pm at Diss Library for 16-25 year olds.

Every Wednesday 10am-2pm at Harleston Information Centre open to everyone.

IT Help - every Wednesday in Harleston 12.30-2pm please book Help with anything IT from sending emails to carrying out online job searches.

Employers - Looking For Staff?

Advertise your vacancy for free at the Jobs Clubs and reach local jobseekers.

For more information please contact Lucy Marjoram or Jake Kubala Call 01379 851920, Text 07857 374857, email: jobsclub@harleston-norfolk.org.uk, find us on Facebook – Harleston Jobs Club or call into Harleston Information Plus, 8 Exchange Street, Harleston or Diss Library, Church Street, Diss.

Every Thursday 12-2pm at Harleston Information Centre for 16-24 year olds.

All our services are free and confidential.

What’s on in July Careers Advice - regular appointments available in both Harleston & Diss A professional Careers Advisor will be holding 1:1 appointments offering additional support if you are looking for work or seeking training/learning opportunities.

For more information visit www.waylandshow.com or follow @WaylandShow on twitter.

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Attleborough Town Summer Carnival And Party In The Park 2013 Saturday 13th July.

Party in the Park.

Recreation Ground, Thieves Lane.

Gates open 17:30.

Admission: Adults 16+ £5.

Kids 11 to 15 £3 - Under 10’s free.

Licensed bar.

Food stalls, Ice cream vans, Fish and chip van, Burgers and hot dogs, Dinkie donuts. L.Gray funfair, Bouncy castles Main stage with the following acts: performing in this order: Tuesday 2nd July.

Prince and princess competition at Attleborough Scout Hut.

Thursday 4th July.

Rose queen at Connaught Hall, Licensed bar. Sponsored by Peter Beales roses.

Breakdancing display during interval.

Ages 6 – 11 to enter. Within 10 mile radius of Attleborough. Donation on admission.

Fashion show by M and Co. Age 15 – 30 to enter. Within 10 mile radius of Attleborough.

Contact Katie on 07780 533531 to enter or for more info.

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Prizes: 1st £80 - 2nd £40 - 3rd £20 Contact Katie on 07780 533531 to enter or for more details. Admission £3 on the door.

Kolin Durier Call It Reckless Mila Falls Ebony Day Wannabe - Main Headline Act. (Spice girls tribute) For more information or to be involved contact Sam at samaghabi@hotmail.com or on 07729 592960

Sunday 14th July Carnival Fun Day. Recreation Ground, Thieves Lane. Procession leaves Fairfield’s Estate at 12:30 and will make its way through the Town centre to the Recreation Ground.

Recreation Ground gates open at 12:30.

Admission - adults 16+ £3. Kids 11 to 15 £1 - under 10s free. L.Gray Funfair. Giant water zorb balls. Bouncy Castles. Bungee trampolines. Craft stalls. Commercial stalls.

Licensed bar with acoustic stage. Live music from Capture.

Main arena with acts including: Five a side football (semi final x2), Saracen Martial Arts Demo, Zumba Lou Lou Demo, Invigorate Fitness Demo, Baton twirling display.

(Unconfirmed), Motiv8 bike control display (Unconfirmed), Norfolk Fire And Rescue Service Demo, Five a side football (final).

Main stage with following acts performing: Dougie Archer, Twisted Storm, Lollipop dance, Against All Odds, Brickies Rock Voices, The Late Breakers. For more information or to be involved contact Sam at samaghabi@hotmail.com or on 07729 592960.

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Information About Acts Wannabe Introducing ‘Wannabe’ the UK’s No.1 tribute to the Spice Girls performing all the Spice Girls biggest hits, our Wannabes recreate the era of Girl Power!

the fantastic “Ebony Day”. Performing with her full band this is an up and coming act not too be missed, at the age of just 19 Ebony Day has racked up over 19 million video views and 147,000 subscribers on YouTube!

From the chart stomping ‘Spice Up Your Life’ through to the hip shaking ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ we take you on a Spice World journey!

Mila Falls MILA FALLS has been championed on Radio 1 by Annie Mac with her first release on Defected Records with producer S.Chu. With a growing army of Milabots (her fans) Mila has been heavily supported by BBC radio stations across the UK, Ministry of Sound, Rinse FM and BBC 1Xtra who made her track “Smash of the week”.

‘Wannabe’ promises to be the smash tribute act not to be missed!

Ebony Day Playing right before the main act will be

Mila Falls’ new sponsors “Tresor Paris” (Emilie Sande / Ne-Yo) and “WeHustle” (Rihanna/Kanye) are set to promote her Debut album, due for release in Summer 2013. The album features co-writes with some of the worlds Grammy Award winning heavy-weights with credits such as Britney Spears and Outkast.

As a writer, Mila has had her songs featured in USA movies ‘Bring It On’, and performed in front of a worldwide television and radio audience at the

World Cup kick-off concert in South Africa.

Mila Falls is all out dressed to impress and has a personality to match! This helped land her the chance to support Ringo Starr on tour. On the way home from one of the Ringo shows, she played a gig in the middle of the night on the motorway (as in the middle lane with a lorry driver lighting up the “stage” with his full beam!).

A show Mila will never forget.

Call It Reckless

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24 ATTLEBORoUGH CARNIVAL Call It Reckless Having formed at the start of 2012, female fronted pop punk band Call It Reckless have been winning over crowds with their infectious choruses.

Despite only being around for a year, Call It Reckless have managed to pack out Norwich Waterfront, support American pop/punk band Army Of Freshmen, and win over fans all around the world.

Romesh Dodangoda (Kids in Glass Houses/Lost Prophets/Funeral for a Friend) produced the band’s debut single ‘Worry About You’ which was released at the start of May 2013.

The bands second single will be released in October 2013.

Kolin Durier Kolin Durier is a local acoustic singer/songwriter who is enthralling audiences wherever he performs with his amazing playing and distinctive voice.

Dougie Archer Dougie Archer is a singer/songwriter from East Anglia who’s music has been generalized as folk/rock.

After performing at Party in the Park last year for us he is back this year to serenade the crowds on the Sunday afternoon.

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Ebony Day Twisted Storm Twisted Storm are one of the newest cover bands in Norfolk at the minute but the wealth of experience in the lineup would suggest otherwise.

Playing rock and indie covers from the 80’s to the present day there sure to get you dancing and singing along.

Lollipop Dance Lollipop dance are a group of young aspiring dancers who are sure to dazzle the crowds with their amazing moves!

Against All Odds Against all Odds are a Four Piece Rock / Power Pop covers band.

Back in the Summer of 2010 when Matt met Adam at a local music festival, they decided that it would be a great idea to form ‘A New Covers Band, the likes of which the world had never seen’ (people will say silly things when they’ve been drinking).

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Dougie Archer After sobering up, and waiting an entire summer to speak of it again, they settled on forming ‘A New Covers Band, the likes of which some people might have seen before, depending on what pub they’ve been in really’.

With rock and pop covers spanning the last few decades there sure to have audience members of all ages singing along at the top of their voices!

Brickies Rock Voices Made up of a plethora of vocalists of a variety of ages this is guaranteed to be the most rocking choir you have ever witnessed.

Kolin Durier Mila Falls

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The Late Brakers The Late Brakers are a 4 piece rock band with a hint of funk, blues and grunge.

Saracen Martial Arts Saracen Martial Arts has been serving the community since 1985.

Zumba Lou Lou

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We specialise in Tae Kwon Do, Self Defence, Martial Arts Courses, Coaching, One to One Personal Coaching, Fitness Training and Suppliers of quality sports equipment

Zumba Lou Lou Ditch the workout and join the party with an explosive demo full of action from Zumba Lou Lou.

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Get Going This Summer At Stradbroke Swim And Fitness Centre

* READER OFFER Free swimming assessment or lesson when you call or pop in and mention Dispatch *terms and conditions apply.

Stradbroke Swim and Fitness Centre, situated on Wilby Road, is a well-liked facility that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for many years. It’s a great place to learn to swim, learn a new sport, be active in the gym or join one of the many classes available.

Stradbroke Swim and Fitness Centre is your local Everyone Active leisure centre and this summer it has joined forces with Change 4 Life. Change 4 Life aims to encourage everyone in England to eat well and be more active. To celebrate, everyone is invited to the centre’s big open day on 28th July. Come to Stradbroke Swim and Fitness centre with your friends and family and join in the fun!

Learn to swim this summer Most parents want a stress free holiday where they can relax in the knowledge that their children are both safe and enjoying themselves. Ensuring that your children are able to swim and are confident around water is a great way to help achieve a relaxing family holiday.

Whether you are at a swimming pool, using outdoor waterways or visiting one of the many holiday parks in the UK that have swim playgrounds, being able

to swim is the key to the whole family being able to enjoy themselves.

At Everyone Active Stradbroke we can help teach your child to be water confident, learn the basic principles of swimming techniques and understand how to be safe around water in just 12 weeks.

There are no waiting lists and lessons are available for children from 5 months old and adults as part of our award winning swimming lesson programme.

selection of machines as well as two free-weights areas. For those who like to be entertained when working out, the equipment has personal audio access via headphones to the TVs in the gym which play music, videos or current news - keeping you in-touch whilst being active.

Be active this summer

Join in one of the classes

The centre’s fitness facilities cater for people of all ages and abilities, with a broad range of easy to use equipment across 33 stations. From treadmills and exercise bikes to total body cross-trainers, rowers, climbers and adaptive motion trainers. For resistance and weight training there’s a good

Stradbroke Swim and Fitness Centre has such an amazing range of classes to choose from that there’s always something for everyone. From Calorie Killers, Toning and Strength to Unwind and Re-energise there is a class to suit your personal objectives. There are also firm favourites such as Water

Workouts, Zumba, Boxercise and even Belly Dancing! Classes are held in the gym or the pool but also at Stradbroke Community Centre and Stradbroke High School.

Before the 30th June you can join Stradbroke Swim and Fitness Centre for just £1.

To find out more about this great membership offer, the centre’s facilities or the classes available simply call 01379 384 376 or go to www.everyoneactive.com

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We Have Decided To Go Mobile!

After 12 industrious years on the High Street of Attleborough, Roger Thompson Mortgage Solutions, The Independent Whole of Market Mortgage Brokers, have decided to improve services to our clients by visiting them in their own homes.

The ever changing High Street Demographics, including parking, traffic and daytime availability meant that it was a logical progression.

Directors, Roger Thompson and Laura Myers feel that customers now have more choice on appointments and feel more comfortable talking about their finances in their own homes.

We continue to be extremely busy on the mortgage and

protection insurance front and continue to welcome enquiries from First Time Buyers, Movers, Buy to Let Investors and clients looking to Remortgage.

Other areas that we introduce are Pensions & Investments Services that many of our clients have used successfully so far.

We also pay introducer fees to clients who refer friends and family to us!!

So if you know someone who helps help or advice there may be something there for you too!

Call Roger today on 01953 455222 to discuss your enquiry Our main strength over many or email: years has been our service and reliability to all our clients. roger@rogerthompson.co.uk We continually review all our clients’ financial affairs on a regular basis. Maintaining relationships with our customers is very important as it exudes confidence and trust in what we do.

Roger Thompson Director

Our philosophy has always been that we are “A Local company for Local People” having someone you can rely and trust in these economic uncertain times is very reassuring to our clients.

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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.

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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The Great Ellingham Teddy Bear Festival The sun is shining, the sky is cloudless and all around me is the sound of children’s’ laughter. Villagers and those from further afield come together and enjoying what is one of the biggest and most successful local annual events of the last ten years.

The Great Ellingham Teddy Bear Festival returns this year and is celebrating its tenth year raising funds for local charities and organisations.

We’ve had over 700 different bears over the years which is a real achievement and shows immense creativity amongst our participating villagers.

Over the last nine years we are proud to have raised in excess of £40,000 benefitting the many charities we have supported.

None of it would ever have been possible without the villagers and the people who come along and support us.

A full photo archive of all the bears we’ve had can be found on our website listed below.

And it is these people that drive us and our ambition to improve the festival year on year.

They will start at 9am and a map of their locations will be available from the recreation centre for £1.

This year is no exception. We are aiming very high and have organised several events to accompany our famous Teddy Trail.

The festival will then run until Sunday 21st July

The Teddy Trail, for the uninitiated reader, is made up of life sized straw bears cleverly positioned into scenes which sometimes are very elaborate but often really quite simple.

We’ve had Bill & Kate from the old Springwatch watching some otters, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet re-enacting the titanic scene on the front of the ship with their arms out, several wood-workers cutting logs, Britain’s Got Talent judges, Jedward, Captain Jack Sparrow and the list goes on.

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The festival fortnight will kick off on the 6th July with the start of the Teddy Trail and the Garage Sales, of which we had 73 last year.

Thursday 11th will be our popular Art Preview Evening which gives you a chance to see the art and partake of some wine & nibbles whilst listening to live music by the fabulous Roskettes!

This will take place at St James church and will start at 7.30pm.

Tickets £5.

The art exhibition will the run from Friday 12th - Sunday 14th 10am - 4pm, free admission.

Saturday 13th will showcase the craft stalls at St James Church 10am - 4pm.

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The very popular Fun Day will return on Saturday 20th July.

This will see the return of the Teddy Bears Picnic, Teddy Zip Wire, drawing of the Grand Raffle, the huge Teddy Bear Tombola. As a new addition we will be hosting a Teddy Bear Race in various receptacles. Refreshments will be available throughout the day and entry to the event will be free and will run from 11am - 3pm.

The festival will close on the Sunday with a Thanksgiving Service which

will be held in the Rectory Garden between 3 & 4pm. So please do come along to one or more of our events for what will be a great day or evening.

More information about any aspect of the festival can be obtained via our website www.greatellingham.org.uk/festival. htm or facebook.com/TeddyFest and also on twitter @GETBF #teddyfest Alternatively, call our chairman, Pete, on 01953 456716 Steve Moore-Vale

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Great Ellingham Stores Is open 7 days a week and the Post Office Monday to Saturday.

We have full access to a wide variety of services and always aim to be the hub of the busy village that is Great Ellingham.

this feature so from Dispatch and the organisers we say thank you!

They include National Lottery, OffLicence, Pay Station for electricity/ water/gas/phone bills etc, cigarettes, extensive choice of magazines, cold drinks, light snacks and groceries.

The proprietor Mrs Wendy Fordham always supports as much as possible any local fundraising and community event.

Non more-so than the 10th Teddy Bear Festival where she has kindly donated Raffle prizes and made a donation to the fundraising for her placement in

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Allergy-free zone Top Tips to - making your home an allergy-free zone The fibres in your chairs and carpets harbour thousands of hidden allergens and allergy sufferers might be surprised to know... this is a good thing!

of the fabric. If you use a gently slapping action while you vacuum you will loosen the dust particles, making it easier to vacuum them up.

The fibres of your carpet and upholstery act as filters, holding the spores and pollen reducing the amount in the air and thus the amount you breathe in.

Pollen in your curtains Your curtains are constantly exposed to indoor and outdoor dust and debris and, in particular, pollen.

Pollen in your sofa Pollen is in the air all around us and upholstery fabrics are fantastic at capturing and holding these minute particles meaning every time you flop into your favourite sofa or chair, millions of allergens are thrown into the air and all around you.

A simple tip is to simply vacuum the curtains while you are doing the rest of the room.

Go in both directions, up and down, so you get rid of any allergens trapped in the pile of a fabric such as velvet which is commonly used to make curtains.

movement needed to dispel moisture produced by general day-to-day living.

Mould physically cannot live where there is air movement, so opening doors and windows to “air” homes, whenever possible should be done.

spores and not letting them hover in the atmosphere of the room.

To help maintain a clean and healthy environment, it is recommend you have your carpets professionally cleaned every six to twelve months.

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This will not only help to keep them dust and pollen free but will also prolong their lifespan.

One of the easiest and most effective ways of preventing the build up of dirt on your floors is to invest in a good set of door mats.

A harsher mat on the outside to remove any outside debris combined with a softer mat on the inside to absorb moisture will help to keep your floors cleaner.

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To combat this it is recommend your upholstery should be thoroughly vacuumed to remove the allergens.

Don’t forget pelmets and pleats, great for harbouring unwanted pollen and dust!

If dust is an issue for your health, consider carpet rather than hardwood flooring.

Mould Take off all cushions and use the nozzle attachment to vacuum the hard to reach areas including, arms, sides and creases

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One of the greatest problems with modern, well insulated homes is the lack of air-

Carpets can actually be a better option for allergy sufferers, because the fibres of the carpet act like a filter, catching pollen and

Pet Hair Pet hair can gradually build up in fibres and the surfaces of your soft furnishings.

Try using a rubber glove to gently wipe across the surface. The hairs will ball together and can then be easily removed.

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Gardening Tips For July Now ‘flaming June’ has passed it’s time to sort out a more tranquil July. With long, warm, sunny days, many plants get thirsty quickly. Water where it’s needed most, preferably during the evening, and mulch where possible to conserve moisture. Collect rainwater when you can and consider using “grey” water (waste water) – avoiding foliage.

encourage the next flush of flowers.

Tie in shoots of climbers and ramblers often, as growing at a very fast rate, this new growth will produce next years flowers. Keep staking “soft” perennials and other tall plants. Select flowers and foliage to be used for indoor arrangements, best done early morning or evening.

Dead head flowering plants regularly especially on ones that repeat flower to

As the once flowering group of roses finish flowering, these can be pruned

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by pruning out the wood that has just flowered and keep up the spraying programme to prevent disease and pest problems.

Now is a good time to also put on the second feed of a general rose fertilizer, a high potash feed such as Toprose or Tomorite tomato fertilizer as this will help in producing that second flush of flowers.

With Tomorite feed once a week half strength, little and often.

bigger problem due to excessive heat build-up. Ventilate well and provide shading if not already done.

Container gardening can be a very useful way of introducing children to gardening.

A wide range of things can be grown without having large quantities of any one thing.

Pick fruit and vegetables as ready, to keep produce fresh and tender. This also helps to let the rest develop and keep disease risk low. Summer prune apple, pear, cherry and plum trees to reduce earlier growth, thin stems and produce a better shape. Hang pheromone (attractant) traps if not already done.

Protect fruit and vegetables from insect and bird pests.

If you did not get the chance to visit the Chelsea Flower Show and admire our stand this year, why not visit the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show which we will be attending from the 9th 14th July where you will be able to enjoy a spectacle of colour from not only the nation’s favourite flower, but also visit the many show or open gardens (which are usually linked to a charity) and nurseries displaying their plants, keeping note of ideas to be used in your own garden.

If growing plants in containers, remember that they will require a bit more looking after, especially if you go away on holiday. Arrange suitable watering systems or get reliable carers.

Frames and greenhouses pose an even

As the season is approximately four weeks behind, our display garden is still full of colour, so why not call in to enjoy the fragrance of the roses and a cream tea on the patio?

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Supreme Bathrooms And Kitchen Centre ...are pleased to announce that as from July our new kitchen display area with ten full size kitchens and 30 new bathrooms displays will be open.

This now means we can supply & deliver your new bathroom or kitchen at great prices or we can offer you our full design and fitting service where our very own experienced installers will take care of everything from plumbing,tiling,electrics and so on.

system before offering you a complete package price to carry out all work.

This we feel will give our customers the opportunity to purchase a kitchen or bathroom through one established independent local business based in Wymondham and only have one port of call with your order,which leaves us to project manage all trades and labour involved in each installation contract giving you the customer total piece of mind.

So head down to Supreme Bathrooms and Kitchens to view our fantastic ranges where you can also book your free home design survey and take advantage of some special launch offers.

Our full design service will includes a home visit where we will measure your bathroom or kitchen before discussing your requirements,which is then followed up by creating your own design on our CAD

We even dispose of the old products and all rubbish before letting you sit back and enjoy your wonderful new Supreme bathroom or kitchen.

Visit Us Now 10 Chestnut Dr. Wymondham Business Park (Nr. Fire Station) off Suton Lane, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9SB. Tel: 01953 600660 Visit: www.supremebathroomcentre.co.uk

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Breckland Mowers Established in 1985, Breckland Mowers is a small family run business, specialising in servicing and repairs of all garden machinery and equipment.

We deal with all brands and makes including Hayter, Lawnflite, Westwood, Husqvarna, Al-Ko, Stihl and Lawnflite PRO. Based on Buckenham Road in Attleborough we can provide everything that you need for the Perfect Finish to your lawns, garden, orchard etc.

Service and General maintenance to keep your machinery in full running order, Spares including consumables for Strimmers and Repairs when things don’t quite go to plan!

We also offer new and second hand machinery at very competative prices from all the major manufacturers.

Any questions or queries, please contact us for full details on 01953 453738 or email us at brecklandmowers@hotmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

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Massage & A Healthy Immune System In a 2010 study, scientists at Cedars-Sinai (a hospital and research institute in Los Angeles) investigated the physical effects of massage therapy, finding that the 29 people who received 45 minutes of Swedish massage had an immune boosting response when compared to the 24 people who received 45 minutes of light touch.

Hormones and blood cells were measured

before and after the massage, and at regular intervals up to one hour after the massage was done. “This research indicates that massage doesn’t only feel good, it also may be good for you,” explains Dr. Mark Rapaport, “People often seek out massage as part of a healthy lifestyle, but there hasn’t been much physiological proof of the body’s heightened immune response following massage until now.”

The blood tests of participants who experienced Swedish massage showed changes indicating a benefit to the immune system, including a sizeable decrease in a hormone that contributes to aggressive behaviour. Scientists also noted a small decrease in the stress hormone cortisol.

Interestingly, lymphocytes-cells that help the immune system defend the body from disease-also increased in the Swedish massage participants.

Of important note is that these results were seen after a single massage. So, consider making massage therapy a regular part of your health and wellness.

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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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Manorcourt daycare ...is a community based 7 hour care centre; it is set in a detached building within the village location of Griston close to the market town of Watton, in the Breckland district of Norfolk.

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Are You Looking For A New Place To Socialise ...be entertained and make new friends at Diss Day Support Club.

Manorcourt Daycentre specializes in a service for individuals aged 50+ who require time out at an independent facility which allows individuals the freedom to be an independent person within their own right.

Our goal is to provide a high quality and flexible 7 hour therapeutic daycare service for those individuals who currently live within the community but it is also a service for those individuals who have a caring role to play and need a reliable support system which allows them as a carer, time out from their caring role.

The service is staffed by trained staff that uses therapeutic activities with the primary goal of supporting self expression and communication; it provides a social and enjoyable day out from home, it’s the perfect opportunity for individuals and staff to make new friends and enjoy regular social interaction. The aim of Manorcourt Daycare is to promote a

high standard of service which promotes independence at all times and one which recognizes the unique value every person has. Within this we encourage the building of positive relationships with the individual, their family and friends.

We work closely with outside agencies, the individual’s doctor’s surgeries, social services and other relevant agencies.

Since the day centre was first developed it has changed consistently with the care needs of it users; from relocating to a purpose building in 2004, a gradual development of dementia services and now in 2013 we will be developing the service further by offering a extended sensory garden, a 1950’s style living room for enablement and dementia services and refurbished hairdressing facilities.

Diss day support at the Denny Centre can offer all this while you relax in the knowledge that you will also be receiving expert care.

From arts and crafts to tea dances and quizzes, Diss day support provides a variety of activities and entertainment, there’s something for everyone! You can take a break to enjoy delicious home-cooked food at the luncheon club or chat over a cuppa with friends. Diss day support club is an Age UK Norfolk service and with over 60 years of experience dedicated to improving the wellbeing of older people in Norfolk they really are the experts on issues relating to age. Diss day support offers a

free trial and a free assessment so that each person’s care is tailored to their specific needs from the first day they visit. Diss day support offers a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends, and Age UK Norfolk can offer advice on how to apply for benefits, such as Attendance allowance that can contribute, either partially or fully, towards the cost of the service.

For more information call 0303 3000 238 or check out the Age UK Norfolk website www.ageuknorfolk.org.uk Diss Day Support Club, Denny Centre, Thomas Manning Road, Diss, IP22 4 HL

Alongside these new developments we will be offering an outreach /signposting service for those who do not wish to take up the opportunities with the centre.

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