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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
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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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Report Of Diss U3A 10th Anniversary Celebration. Diss U3A recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a tea party held in the Corn Hall in Diss where over 90 members attended together with three of the past four chairmen. Jackie Brown began by giving a short speech outlining the setting up of the branch in March 2003 with Martin Croft the original chairman and from that inaugural meeting Diss U3A was formed with 45 members and 8 viable interest groups. In his speech, David Emerton the retiring chairman brought us up date and announced that in 2013 there are currently around 270 members, many of whom belong to one or more of the 34 interest groups and that the monthly meetings regularly attract an audience in excess of 100 members. Margaret Richardson and Robert Edwards, both present at the 2003 inaugural meeting spoke of their early experiences of setting up and running the architecture and walking groups. Special guest at the anniversary meeting was local MP Richard Bacon who
congratulated the branch on its success and highlighted the benefits to be gained by belonging to the U3A, enabling its members to discover new interests, meet new people and make new friendships through shared experiences that previously they had not had time to explore.
members whilst the music group entertained with a short musical medley. Afterwards there was an opportunity for members to mix and mingle and to appreciate some of the work displayed by a number of the current interest groups.
He praised especially those members who were willing to become interest group leaders encouraging and sometimes inspiring others to discover hidden talents and interests that they were unaware of until later in life. The formal part of the meeting ended with the cutting of a celebratory cake which was served with tea to the
Messy Church Saturday, May 4th, 10-12am at Diss United Reformed Church (opp Co-op). Theme: Feeding the World. Try your hand at making an irrigation scheme, a communal carrot cake, paper plate ravens, Elijah Jigsawand lots more,
followed by a period of reflection and prayer and a light lunch. All ages welcome, children with a carer. Entrance free.
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Uplands Way Vets Ltd Upcoming events: May 28th we will be hosting an evening of practical equine demonstrations for our equine clients at World Horse Welfare, please contact the Diss office if you wish to attend 01379 642865. Demonstrations will include radiography, ultrasonography, weight management and condition scoring to name a few. July 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. For 2013 saw the launch of our exciting new Pet Health Care plans, rewarding our loyal clients with savings and discounts. For a regular monthly payment your pet will receive their annual supply of worm and flea treatment, yearly vaccinations(s), a consultation and further discounts on selected products and procedures. Pet Care plans start from £10 per month and have been especially tailored for dogs, cats and rabbits. For further information
on how our Pet Care Plans can benefit you, call your local surgery today. 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. Keep up-to-date with offers, promotions and up coming events by visiting us on Facebook, search for Uplands Way Vets or, visit www.uplandswayvets.co.uk or pop into any of our surgeries or call us on 01379 642865 for more information.
Diss Decorative & Fine Arts Society It pays to advertise. To a full house at Royden, art historian, Harry Fletcher, presented the March lecture for Diss Decorative & Fine Arts Society [Diss DFAS] on the topic of Art in Advertising. Harry, a former School Master, presented in a relaxed and amusing style as he took a detailed tour through the application of graphic art to advertising display. He started with Jules Charet – acknowledged as the “Father of the Poster”. Charet was an accomplished lithographer and designed the famous posters for the Moulin Rouge in the 1880’s and the Rodolphe Salis, Cabaret de Chat Noir images so often seen in art shops today. He was the inspiration for Henri Toulouse-Laurtrec. Harry showed the strong influence of the fashionable Japanese art of the late 19th century and the development of the basic “eye-catching” announcement of the posters of Paris. These were quickly adopted throughout Europe and America through bold lithographic printing.
The excellent illustrations followed the iconic art styles through to Art Deco and silk printing. Many of the familiar images were recognised as key symbols of the contemporary society of their time and now as works of art in their own right. Members were amazed by the prices paid by collectors today for some examples of these posters - sometimes more than individual paintings by famous artists! The recruitment posters of the First War, HMV’s “Little Nipper”, Seaside resorts, Motor Cycles, Ocean Liners, Railways and Cinema displays all reflected the true art of this seemingly mundane medium. The lecture concluded with the extension of this form to the Olympic Games and Record / CD covers to bring us upto the present day. The May lecture will be a History of the English Landscape Garden, Presented by Patrick Conner and is entitled Ha-Has - from Hermits to Stowe. Tuesday, 21st May 2013 in Roydon Village Hall from 1.30pm. Tea & Coffee is served before the presentation. For more details on lectures and membership, visit www.dissdfas.org.uk.
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Here Comes The Summer! At last the sun has made an appearance and as welcome as it is, as the sun comes so do all the challenges we face each year keeping it at bay. Thats why we have put together some great offers to help you kick start your summer! We are your local domestic shading specialists. It’s our job to ensure the you get the best advice, products and service when it comes to choosing shading products for your home. Conservatory Blinds If your conservatory is looking a bit ‘tired’ then why not transform it in time for summer with pleated thermal conservatory blinds.
Neat, discreet and tidy they sit in your windows protecting you from the building heat of the sun, glare, UV and because we have many washable fabrics, if you have a spillage you can sponge or soak them clean! Also in the winter they reduce heat loss helping you keep your heating bills down! Choose from a wide range of colours and textures of fabric to make your conservatory one of the most pleasant rooms in your house, whatever the weather!
Plantation Shutters Our made to measure interior shutters bring an elegance and simplicity to your rooms that no other product can match. Choose from a wide range of painted or natural wood finishes and a format that suits the way you live. With thermal properties similar to secondary glazing and sound insulation too, means that when you close your shutters you really do ‘shut’ the world out.
our brains as to what the best solution for you might be. We have many other products available including a full range of Roof Window bonds to fit most roof windows, hand made roman blinds, wood venetians and many more. Call 01379 669209 Village Green Blinds and Shutters Made to measure Fitting perfectly.
Survey and installation are currently free of charge and 10% off selected paint finishes mean that if you’ve been thinking about plantation shutters nows the time to do it!
Mount Street Open Gardens
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Sunday, May 12th, 1-4.30pm, Diss. A traditional bi-annual occasion since 1989, when Diss Mount Street residents open their gardens, both big and small with the proceeds all going to Christian Aid. A children’s Hunt the Creature, Morris Dancers on the street, a large plant stall near the clinic, afternoon tea/coffee and home-made cakes in St Mary’s Church Hall, all make for a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon.
To replace the firestones, which never really cooled down, a man used to have to cover himself with sacking and be drenched with water to get inside the oven, and he still came out almost in flames! And on the south side of the street is a cottage with the date 1709 displayed.
Mount Street was greatly admired by Betjeman when he came to filmhere in 1963. The Manor House, originally called Pallas, is one of the most distinguished buildings, and opposite is the Rectory. One of the cottages just south of that building has an illustration of a baker showing it used to be Brighton’s bakery.
Come and enjoy this historic street with all its flowers and gardens.
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Here used to be the Sweet Shop and a haven of sweets, icecream and lollies.
Entrance only £3.50 per person, children free. Tickets purchased on the day on Mount Street.
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Fred. Olsen Travel
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…are a local based independent travel agent with 7 branches throughout East Anglia.
Real Time Information (RTI) – The biggest change to PAYE in 70 years!
This year the company are proud to be celebrating 25 years of trading and are continuing to send more and more of the local people of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex on holidays all over the world. Our specialist sales consultants in all branches have a wealth of knowledge between them and can offer help and guidance for every aspect of your holiday plans. Our staff are friendly and approachable and are dedicated to help you with wherever you want to go, whatever you want to do and however you want to get there... The staff at Fred. Olsen Travel based in store at Jarrold, Norwich are looking forward to holding a brand new event for your area. The launch event will be your chance to come along and meet our staff, whilst having the unique opportunity to have an informative introduction/update on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 2014/15 programme, which includes fabulous new destinations, new departure ports and an exciting mystery cruise. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offer a home from home for cruisers. Their fleet of four ships are
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very endearing, each one with its own very unique character and charm, yet all offer the same traditional style, warm and welcoming atmosphere; which sets them apart from any other cruise company. A cruise holiday has never been more flexible, easy and interesting and represents great value for money when you consider all that is included. Whether you are brand new to cruising or a seasoned cruiser the launch event at Diss Golf Club will have information for everyone - so call Fred. Olsen Travel on 01603 216840 and book your tickets today!
Many employers will have recently received a letter from HMRC informing them of their mandatory enrolment in RTI, the new monthly reporting regime for those operating a payroll scheme. For some, this may represent a significant additional administrative burden, especially for those still preparing manual payroll records. If you are already using recognised payroll reporting software, you should have received an update in time for the change to RTI in April this year. However, whatever your situation, it is advisable to review you current payroll solution and consider whether external assistance is required either in an advisory capacity or to prepare your payroll for you and ensure RTI compliance. HMRC Targets Second Home Owners 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. Wayne Goddard FCCA (Director of Newman & Co. Chartered Accountants)
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Diss Museum
Simonds Drivers
Now in her 90s Mrs. Kay Nelson, born 1919, remembers her grandmother taking her to see the R33 airship at Pulham in 1925.
Are some of the best in the world - it’s official!
The airship had been damaged in a storm, drifted across the North Sea but struggled back to the village. She recalls the hundreds of people who turned out to see and help moor the R33; and how amazing the giant ship looked coming towards the mooring mast. Somewhere there is a postcard of the occasion, seen by Mrs. Nelson years ago, on which you can spot her as a five year old in her school hat. She was born in Wilderness Lane, Harleston and now
lives in Maltings Close about 200 yards away. From her window she can see an oak tree planted by her grandfather for the 1935 Jubilee. Her earliest schooling was in the town and later in Switzerland, where she also saw airships. In World War Two she served in the Wrens in Australia. Her husband was a prisoner of war in Germany. After the war they lived in Germany, Malta, Belgium, Hong Kong and Turkey. Diss Museum is planning to commemorate the R34 airship’s double Atlantic voyage of 1919 when the centenary comes up in 2019. As in the Olympics there will be a build up to the events, including airship weekends, starting from next year. People can come and stay at the Park Hotel and enjoy presentations in Diss and Pulham. Basil Abbott
Six of Simonds drivers, Steve Cutting, David Elliott, Dale Evans, Michael Gardiner, Andrew Gorringe and Samuel Spinks achieved GreenRoad Fleet Elite status for their safe, smooth and fuel-efficient driving. GreenRoad is a technology-based device installed in the vehicle to improve driving behaviour as the telemetrics measure corner and lane handling, speed, acceleration and braking patterns which all contribute to passenger safety and comfort and also fuel efficiency. The entire company fleet of passenger carrying vehicles is equipped with the GreenRoad driver performance management system and all staff participate in GreenRoad safe driving strategy.
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maintain a safety score of 5 or less which is a fantastic achievement. GreenRoad says that in 2012 less than 5% of their drivers worldwide achieve this so to have 6 drivers, representing 12% of Simonds driving staff, is very pleasing and a welldeserved honour. It certainly distinguishes Simonds drivers as being amongst the best in the world and also means that they are contributing to a greener, cleaner environment. Simonds believes firmly in the value of technical advancement and driver training, contributing to the development of our drivers to deliver safe and fuel-efficient driving standards with the emphasis on passenger comfort.” A presentation was made to the elite drivers in recognition of their achievements.
Martyn Simonds, Managing Director of Norfolk-based Simonds Coach & Travel said, “We are extremely proud of our “Fleet Elite” drivers who have consistently applied GreenRoad principles and on behalf of Simonds we extend our thanks and congratulations to them. To qualify for this award the drivers have had to log 500 driving hours over a 12 month period and
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Fixed Fees, Hourly Rates And Legal Aid We know that the public is often very concerned about solicitors’ costs. There are regularly stories in the press about small initial estimates or so called “fixed fees� yet final legal bills being significantly higher than originally estimated. At Jackamans, our obligation is to make it clear to you at the outset what the final bill may be, and regularly update you so that you are never surprised about the bills we send you. In many cases, we should be able to agree a fixed fee, particularly where the matter is non-contentious as in Will preparation or the costs of conveyancing. That then becomes the bill you pay, regardless of whether we do more or less work than anticipated. This gives you certainty. If you want a fixed quote for a Will or a property transaction, please contact us.
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The figure we shall give you will be the total amount of our fees at the conclusion of the matter. There will be no hidden extras or add ons (although please note that we can only give estimates as to charges made by external bodies such as the Government for Stamp Duty and HM Land Registry for their fees). In other cases where we can identify with accuracy the work likely to be involved, eg Probate cases involving the administration of Wills, we can provide you with an estimate which will only vary if something genuinely unexpected occurs and which we shall discuss with you before additional fees are incurred.
thousands of people may be denied access to legal advice for litigation cases even if their means would have qualified them before the changes. This is particularly so in disputes over children or finances following the breakdown of relationships. We have put together a number of packages combining certainty, economies and efficiencies to offer a service which is right for you. We are willing to offer you a free and no obligation 20 minute interview with one of our highly trained specialists in your required area to discuss what particular package may be best in your particular circumstances.
It is more difficult to give any sort of accurate estimate at the outset in litigation matters because of the uncertainties.
So, if you want to book your interview, just visit our website to find your local branch.
Sadly, the recent restriction on cases eligible for Legal Aid means that
We also run free clinic sessions at certain times in the year for all our
practice areas, so just keep an eye on our website and follow us on Twitter for updates. Alternatively, for further information please contact William Cason on 01379 643555 or email william.cason@jackamans.co.uk.
Capital Gains Tax Tax Man to Get Tough on Buy-to-let Landlords and Second Home Owners who sell without Declaring the Tax. Last month HM Revenue and Customs (‘HMRC’) announced a crack down on those who sell residential property other than their main home and do not comply with their tax obligations. In this article Colin Chamberlain of Lovewell Blake LLP considers HMRC’s Property Sales Campaign (‘PSC’), looks at what the tax implications are when you sell a property and what reliefs are available to help reduce the amount of tax payable. Property Sales Campaign I have often wondered how many people such as buy-to-let landlords and second home owners sell residential property but then fail to declare the tax. Clearly HMRC think that this is an area worth pursuing as they recently launched the PSC to encourage people to ‘come clean’ about any unpaid capital gains tax (‘CGT’) liabilities which may be lurking in the closet. The PSC allows people who have sold, or disposed of, second or additional residential properties, either in the UK or abroad, but who have not paid the associated CGT to receive lenient treatment with regard to penalties and payment terms. But to take advantage of this, HMRC must be notified by 9 August and a full disclosure has to be made by 6 September. The PSC is not relevant for those who buy and sell property as a business. These sales are subject to income tax rather than CGT. CGT on the Sale of a Residential Property The amount of CGT which is payable on the sale of a residential property is dependent upon a number of factors.
The gain has to be disclosed in the 2013/14 self assessment tax returns and the CGT is payable by 31 January 2015. As you might expect, the above is an example of a straightforward case. Sometimes there may be further computational complexities, for example, requiring a valuation of the property or accounting for improvement costs. As I mentioned earlier, CGT is not relevant to those who buy and sell property as a business or who are property developers. The business profits are subject to income tax which means that the CGT annual exempt amount is not available and the rate of tax is at 20%, 40% or 45% depending on your level of income. The business profits are also subject to national insurance. CGT Reliefs Probably the most important CGT relief in relation to residential property is Principal Private Residence Relief (‘PPRR’). This relief serves to effectively give an exemption from CGT for periods when a property was occupied by the owner as his or her main residence. This is why, if you buy a house and live in it throughout your period of ownership, when you sell the house you do not have to pay CGT. But the relief is also proportionately available if the house was only occupied for part of the period of ownership and, as long as the property was a main residence at some stage, the last three years of ownership will always qualify for the relief. A further relief is available for periods when the property was let. This is known as lettings relief which, broadly speaking, doubles up on the PPRR up to a maximum of £40,000 per person. This relief is only available as long as the property was a main residence at some stage during the period of ownership.
A simple computation would be as follows: Bill and Betty sell their joint buy-to-let property in May 2013 for £150,000. They had acquired the property in June 1990 for £60,000. The estate agent’s fees and the solicitor’s costs on the sale were £2,500 and £500 respectively. The solicitor’s costs on the acquisition were £300 and the stamp duty was £600. Bill is a higher rate income taxpayer and Betty is a basic rate income taxpayer with £15,000 of basic rate band remaining.
The PPRR would be 8/23 x £86,100 = £29,948 The lettings relief would also be £29,948
Bill and Betty’s CGT computations would be as follows:
Total £
Bill £
Betty £
Sale Proceeds Estate Agent Solicitor
150,000 (2,500) (500)
75,000 (1,250) (250)
75,000 (1,250) (250)
147,000
73,500
73,500
Cost Solicitor Stamp Duty
(60,000) (300) (600)
(30,000) (150) (300)
(30,000) (150) (300)
Gain
If we take Bill and Betty from earlier and say that between June 1990 and May 1995 they occupied the property as their main residence before letting it out for the remainder of their period of ownership. Bill and Betty will get PPRR for the first five years of ownership plus the last three years of ownership and they will get lettings relief as well based on the amount of the PPRR.
86,100
43,050
43,050
(21,800)
(10,900)
(10,900)
32,150
32,150
The taxable gain would be calculated as follows: Gain as before PPRR Lettings Relief
Total £ 86,100 (29,948) (29,948)
Bill £ 43,050 (14,974) (14,974)
Betty £ 43,050 (14,974) (14,974)
26,204
13,102
13,102
(21,800)
(10,900)
(10,900)
4,404
2,202
Annual exempt amount Taxable Gain
2,202
Bill’s CGT would be £617 (£2,202 at 28%). Annual exempt amount Taxable Gain
64,300
Bill is a higher rate income tax payer so all of his gain is taxed at the higher CGT rate of 28% - ie £32,150 at 28% = £9,002. Betty is a basic rate income tax payer with £15,000 of her basic rate band remaining. Therefore the first £15,000 of Betty’s gain is taxed at the lower CGT rate of 18%, the rest is taxed at the higher CGT rate of 28% - ie : 15,000 at 18% 17,150 at 28%
£ 2,700 4,802
7,502
Betty’s CGT would be £396 (£2,202 at 18%). There are also various rules to cover more unusual scenarios with regard to PPRR which are beyond the scope of this article. Conclusion In this article I have touched upon some of the tax issues with regard to selling residential properties. The article is based on current legislation, rates and allowances. Different tax years have different rules to negotiate. In particular there were some major changes to CGT introduced in 2008. Tax legislation is complex and it pays to work with a professional adviser. I would be happy to advise on any tax issues. I can be contacted at c.chamberlain@lovewell-blake.co.uk or on 01842 755032.
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Heritage Group
On 27th March, our numbers depleted by illness and the bitter weather, Besthorpe W.I. nonetheless welcomed Susan Spoerer warmly to our meeting.
Goes on a Pub Crawl.
Susan spoke of the work of the modern pharmacy. No longer does the apothecary grind with pestle and mortar to make his own pills. Everything comes pre-packaged from the manufacturer and the skill of today’s pharmacist is to ensure that the patient has a compatible cocktail of drugs and takes them correctly. She told us of the huge cost to the NHS of drugs which are ordered but never used. Both the pharmacist and his staff are trained to ask questions and advise. Susan also spoke of the work which she and her husband Peter have been doing in Africa and the Far East over many years. Working with CBM, a 100 year old Christian charity, they have taught local people to manufacture the eye-drops needed after cataract surgery and to make the reading glasses which the newly operated require. Susan’s slides showed the laboratories they have set up and the dedicated local people who keep up the good work. Her comments on her photos of North Korea were particularly interesting. We were all glad that Susan’s fee would be given to the wonderful work of CBM. The competition for a pretty pill box was won by
Joan Bond, followed by Carole Burt and Margaret Evans. Daffodils from the gardens of Joan Bond and Pauline Parnell-Hopkinson jointly won the flower competition. At our next meeting on 24th April Cameron Reid will talk about osteopathic treatment. We shall try a different therapy on 22nd May, our thirtieth birthday, with hands on flower arranging guided by Marrgaret Thomas. On 12th June, for our summer outing, we shall visit the Marble Hall in Surrey Street, the original home of the Norwich Union. The same evening we shall gather at Zuari for a light supper. On 24th July we shall meet in Besthorpe All Saints’ Church, but usually Besthorpe W.I. meet in the Francis Room of the Connaught Hall at 7.30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome to our meetings and we should like to point out that you do not have to live in Besthorpe to visit us, or to join us! Dorothy Woolliscroft
On an evening more reminiscent of a scene on the front of a Victorian Christmas card than the second day of Spring, a packed house of members and friends of Attleborough Heritage Group (AHG) enjoyed a fascinating illustrated tour of about forty Inns, Public Houses, Hotels, Beer houses and Taverns which once existed in Attleborough and some neighbouring villages. The scene was set when the audience learned that Richard II passed a law in 1393 stipulating that all premises selling alcohol must display a sign indicating this activity, thus enabling the public to know where to buy their beer and the authorities to know where to collect their taxes. Extensive research had revealed that of the forty historic premises licensed to sell alcohol only nine remain today. Many have become private houses or shops and of some no trace remains at all save perhaps in a street name or some lumps and bumps on the corner of a road. Some sites for Beer houses have proved elusive to locate although reference can be found on 19th century census forms. Further, many Beer houses were situated in close proximity to Public Houses and one, in an extraordinary piece of planning, was established opposite to a Methodist Chapel. Presumably the regulars had not signed the pledge! Other fascinating facts emerged such as that relating to a Beer House called The Spread Eagle in what
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is now Hargham Road. At the rear was a clay lump windowless building called the Bear House in which the performing bear and his master would sleep when they were in Attleborough to entertain the populace. Among many remarkable and ancient buildings in the Town with stories to tell are two on opposite sides of the road from one another. The Angel, now a Building Society, was used during WWII as an ambulance station and, incidentally, is said to be haunted. Across the road, the Griffin, one of the nine remaining Public Houses, has a cellar which was probably used to house prisoners on their way to Thetford Assizes while upstairs a 19th century add-on to the 16th century building is now a hotel bathroom but was once a laying-out room for the local undertaker. The evening gave an intriguing insight into the lives of our forefathers including descriptions of disreputable behaviour and charges of assault. Seemingly little changes! Jacqueline Amos, on whose research the talk was primarily based, said “It was a lot of hard work but all seems worth it when the evening was such a success.” AHG which began in 2009 now has approximately 150 members and runs a series of illustrated talks on the history of the Town drawn from its comprehensive photographic and documentary archive and research by its members. ‘preserving yesterday’s and today’s memories for tomorrow’.
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Girlguiding Wayland Easter Show
Attleborough Probus Report
On Saturday 16th March, girls and adults from Girlguiding Wayland brought entries for their Easter Show.
John Rogers our Chairman opened the meeting with his usual good humour and welcomed twenty three members who had come to hear our speaker Robert Maidstone an expert on Woodland Trees and Wildlife.
Now in its seventh year, there were 175 entries across various categories - ranging from handmade Easter cards, decorated cakes and gardens in shoe boxes to spring photographs, Easter table decorations and decorated eggs. Girls braved the cold and windy morning to bring their entries to the hall. The most popular categories were Easter cards and decorated eggs, boosted by a number of units who made entries during their weekly meeting. The most impressive and creative ideas could be seen amongst the decorated cakes and gardens. Each category was judged by invited guests who between them awarded 22 winners and 30 highly commended certificates. This year we changed from our usual venue to Attleborough Town Hall, opening to the public in the afternoon for viewing. Parents and visitors supported district
funds by taking part in the tombola and Easter egg raffle, which along with the refreshments raised over £250. A number of units also had stalls to raise funds with games, handmade cards and face painting all on offer. Thanks to all adults and leaders who helped with the event - particularly those organising refreshments, the tombola and the raffle. Thanks to all our judges, all those who entered and those who supported us on the day. Girlguiding Wayland offers a safe girl only space for girls in Attleborough and the surrounding areas aged between 5 and 25 years old. We have three Rainbow Units, five Brownie Packs and two Guide companies. For more information on getting involved, please go to www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus
Attleborough Bible Society Text and Thought for the Month May 2013 “Be content with such things as you have, for I will never leave you or forsake you” Hebrews 13: 5. “Become a lottery multimillionaire and your future will be assured!” A moment’s reflection will show any thinking person that this hope is forlorn! For example, money can buy medical treatment but not good health! The Bible reminds us that wealth in the shape of money or possessions is ours only for a brief span in this life, to be left
Robert showed Slides on a great variety of things connected with woodlands ranging from types of trees, insects, small animals, fungi, flowers etc, some interesting facts emerged, -- 80% of Bluebells originate in the British Isles, 140 different species of brambles grow in Norfolk! Our Treasurer announced that this years charity collections by members had raised a sum in excess of £275 for the Pabul Cafe at Wymondham which would be presented at the end of our AGM in April. An informal meeting will be held by the Mayor to discuss the development of clubs and organisations in town, our Vice Chairman Keith Dutton will attend.. Unfortunately the Rev Richard Purvis
a member of our club will not be able to attend future meetings for health reasons, he was made an honoury member of the club. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to our speaker by Derek Liles for a most interesting talk. Our Next meeting will be on 10th April, our speaker will be Hillary Reid on “Wild Life in my Garden”. Our Probus club meets twice a month on Wednesday’s at The Connaught Bowls Club in Station Road we welcome Guests from retired or semi retired professional or business men. Contact Stan Groom Tel 01953 454427
behind on the owner’s death! The Bible is clear. If you want true security, put yourself in the hands of the Lord Jesus, asking Him to come into your heart. Then walk with Him throughout the changing scenes of this life until you reach the true joy of living in the presence of Jesus for eternity. Just think: No more pain, no more tears, no more sin and no more death just the joy of living in a new heaven and a new earth in the presence of Jesus!
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Talking Newspaper Needs Your Help
Andrew James (Terry) King
Wymondham & Attleborough Talking Newspaper is asking for more help as the organisation celebrates its fifteenth anniversary.
b. 1917, died peacefully at his home in Attleborough on the 14th March.
It was on April 10 1998 that the first edition of the audio news and information service was sent out.
Every listener is provided with a free machine on which to play the digital memory stick.
Volunteers produce and despatch a weekly digest of news and features for 60 blind or partially sighted listeners, in addition to compiling a monthly audio magazine.
The service can also be accessed online via the W A T N website www.watn.org.uk.
Now the group is looking for additional help and they would like to hear from anyone who is interested in becoming a sound technician, a postal wallet administrator or who would be prepared to join the management committee. Full training will be provided. The organisation, which will record the 800th edition of their local news service at the end of this year, is also keen to increase the number of listeners who receive the free service.
W A T N secretary, Georgette Vale said: “The volunteers have produced thousands of hours of recordings over the years. We are very grateful for all the work they put in and for the support provided by the local community.” For more details, please contact Mrs Vale on 01953 605434 or leave a message on the website. Alternatively, go along to the W A T N annual general meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday, May 16 in the Francis Room of Connaught Hall, Attleborough.
He was an actor and antiques dealer, a child performer in the 20s, a ‘song and dance man’ who played in The Desert Song for years. In Wartime he joined the Army and entertained the troops until he was invalided out with a mysterious heart problem. He appeared in Rattigan’s ‘While The Sun Shines’ and many shows in repertory, on tour and in the West End. He fell in love with Norfolk and rented a cowman’s cottage as a holiday home for his many kids. After moving to The Victorian Cottage in Attleborough he
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All the sympathy cards say he was a lovely man. Faith, his wife for 67 years, agrees with them. All the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are very sad at our loss in this world.
Have you made any resolutions for this new tax year?
If you get your tax return in early then you could you set up a Direct Debit with HMRC or maybe you might not owe any more tax at all either for your July Instalment or until 2014. Of course April also saw the start of Real Time Information (RTI) for payroll. If you or your employer is struggling with completing returns then maybe now is the time to hand over your payroll to a payroll provider. Here at KBA not only can we prepare weekly or monthly payslips but we can also submit
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In his spare time he organised Antiques Fairs for charity..... The Samaritans at Sandringham, Children in Need, Relate, and he raised funds for the Theatre Royal.
Happy New “TAX” Year Ok so maybe you didn’t celebrate the new tax year in quite the same way as in January but its still important.
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established an export business with Germany. Terry directed the Attleborough Players for a while, then returned to work on television - Lovejoy, ‘Allo, ‘Allo, Weaver’s Green and many others.
the returns to HMRC for you so you don’t have to stress about the new system. Call us on 01953 457173 or email Kerry@ kerrybutcher.co.uk and don’t be shy of RTI Don’t forget here at KBA we are a friendly local business who want the best for you and your business. We still offer that free initial meeting so that you can get to know us without worrying about costs. We want you to spend time establishing and growing your business and letting us take care of the financials. www.kerrybutcher.co.uk If you make one resolution this new tax year - let it be coming to see us.
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Liftshare.com ...has grown from being an Attleborough based start-up to becoming the most successful car sharing service in the UK, helping 100,000 people share cars to work each day. Ali Clabburn set up his first office in his sister’s old bedroom and with the support of a handful of unpaid friends Liftshare was born. The bedroom soon became too small and the office moved to an old turkey shed before taking over the former Job Centre building in the centre of Attleborough. Although Attleborough only has a population of around 10,000, it has more journeys registered per head than anywhere else in the country. Within a 2½km radius of Attleborough there are 230 different journeys registered. The main destination for these journeys is Norwich - a quick search on the website shows that there are around 75 people looking to car-share on this journey alone. But Norwich is not the only destination with others heading further afield. Liftshare has been a roller coaster for Ali’s team which now numbers 24 - exciting developments, unexpected challenges, prestigious awards and battling with the impact the recession had on many clients. The story behind liftshare.com When the Christmas holidays came round in 1996, Ali Clabburn - a young student at Bristol University - realised he didn’t have enough money for the train fare back to Norfolk. Convinced there must be students driving in a similar direction, he pinned a message on a student notice board, asking if anyone could give him a lift. The following day, he returned to find three offers of a ride home. The idea of Liftshare was born and today over 540,000 people have joined liftshare.com - Ali’s brainchild has become an internationally-recognised social enterprise. Ali’s interest in sharing was sparked at an early age. The youngest of four children, he grew up in an environment of enforced sharing! But on leaving school and heading off on his gap year, he became aware of sharing on a broader scale – and recognised the immense potential of a global sharing economy. A keen traveller, he often found himself experiencing the generosity of strangers in foreign countries, who gladly shared
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the little they had. It was very different from the counter-intuitive focus on ownership he knew back home. In particular, Ali has always been struck by the common sense of sharing transport – and the illogical approach to travel in the UK, with the singleoccupancy car still being king. He was impressed by the popular tuk-tuks in Thailand, the taxi-sharing he witnessed in Africa and South America, the social norm of hitch-hiking in New Zealand, and he realised that things needed to change in the UK. Whilst studying on a gap year in Germany, Ali discovered their organised carsharing schemes – run from offices at local stations - which enabled him to travel round the country cheaply, making new friends on the way. Determined to start a transport revolution in the UK, and help people overcome the increasingly prohibitive cost of travel, 23-year-old Ali founded Liftshare in his final year at university. In the early days, he also did a spell of early morning shifts in the Virgin Money post room, to cover basic costs and learn how Richard Branson keeps his team smiling. An IT-savvy friend set up the very first version of the liftshare.com website, aimed at matching people making journeys with others wanting to go the same way. It was way ahead of its time: launched before Google or Facebook, Liftshare was one of the world’s first social networks. But the early days are often challenging and daunting for pioneers. Car-sharing seemed so obvious that many people disregarded it. Money was tight, to say the least. Ali had scant idea of how to use a computer and no idea of how to run a business. Few people were yet familiar or comfortable with the internet, and creating critical mass proved less straightforward than he had anticipated. For the first three years, Liftshare did not generate any real income or salary.
Indeed, funding his efforts to change the way we travel in the UK proved an almost insurmountable obstacle at first. With a beginner’s enthusiasm, Ali had imagined 50,000 people joining liftshare.com in year one, each paying £10 to make the website sustainable. On day one, Ali made £40 – which didn’t even cover the travel costs of taking Liftshare to festivals and university events - his first audience and market. Ali rapidly reworked the business model, so that Liftshare is now funded by businesses, communities, hospitals and universities paying to have their own liftsharing schemes, with access to the entire network of UK users - a critical mass of journeys that cannot be found anywhere else. And since day two, no member has ever paid to join or use liftshare. com – a change which made individuals happier to join. The leading provider of car-share schemes in the UK, for over a decade Liftshare has been helping organisations such as Heathrow, Tesco and Sky, who recognise the impact a car-sharing scheme could have on their environmental credentials, parking issues and finances.
for innovation, its primary focus has always been on finding out what makes drivers tick, and encouraging behavioural change among motorists rather than being distracted by whizzy new technology. And what convinces people to try carsharing? Feedback shows that the primary motivation is saving money - the typical Liftshare member saving about £1,000 a year on their daily commute. Yet in the longer term, members remember liftsharing for the friendships they have formed. It has been an exciting, rewarding - at times nail-biting - road. Liftshare is a pioneer in the social networking and sharing field, and has stayed at the head of its game as the concept has steadily grown in popularity. Ali still believes passionately in his vision and feels a great joy at Liftshare has achieved so far.
Looking to the future But as Liftshare continues to grow, the association with Attleborough has come to an end. Ali says: “Liftshare is growing fast and the new staff we needed meant the office was bursting at the seams. This gave us the prompt to review where we are actually based. We’ve been in Attleborough since I founded the business from my sister’s old bedroom back in 1998 but Norwich has become a very exciting and innovative city over recent years; we wanted to be closer to that, and also to reduce the distance most of our staff need to travel in every day. We hope many great things The reason for this success? Listening to will happen from this office over the members. Whilst Liftshare has won awards coming years.”
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The slide is in constant use and every visitor who comes to the office goes down it and then leaves with a big smile on their face!
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The new office, based in the heart of Norwich, is the former Eastern Electricity office designed in 1912 by the influential Norwich architect Edward Boardman. Derelict for 15 years, the exterior of this stately building is unchanged but inside it is now a stylish contemporary space. However, one of the key talking points at 4 Duke Street is the fully enclosed stainless steel slide which enables staff to take a quicker route from the first to the ground floor! It has to be a first for Norwich and it is no surprise that the Liftshare team love their new home. “The slide is in constant use and every visitor who comes to the office goes down it and then leaves with a big smile on their face!” Ali added. But this isn’t the end of the journey - Ali is branching out into another ‘sharing’ enterprise in the form of Carloco - a peer-to-peer car rental service. Carloco is an online marketplace connecting local people to car owners looking to rent out their car when it is not being used. This will enable a car owner to boost their income by renting out their vehicle to others who seek all the benefits of a car but without the need for car ownership! Following the office move, Ali himself has joined the Attleborough car-sharing community through his daily commute to Norwich and is looking for someone to car-share with. Why not see if there is someone going your way you can car-share with - visit liftshare.com and register – it’s free, saves money, cuts your carbon emissions and is fun for both drivers and passengers alike!
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Financial Advice Does Not Have To Be Costly! There have been so many changes in the Financial Services sector recently we can quite believe that the general public must be totally confused. There are all the changes in the recent Budget, a change to the proposed date for the flat rate pension, GAD (Government Actuary Department) rates have changed and there are proposed changes/an introduction to a cap on care fees. With all the changes/proposed changes it must be difficult to know where you will stand financially with any planning strategy.
find out if we wish to work with each other and the potential benefits to the client. Any potential cost for our services would always be outlined first before any cost is incurred, so a client has complete clarity about what they may have to pay. We also have a ‘Client Guarantee’ where we would refund any fee that a client has paid if they are not completely happy with our advice/service.
Additional changes have also affected the financial advice sector with the introduction of the Retail Distribution review (RDR) and that financial advisers must, in the main, charge fees and not be paid any commission. Hence the headline, Financial Advice does not have to be costly!
So if you need financial advice please speak to us, you may be surprised how little the cost may be.
Here at ML Financial Associates we cannot always be sure whether we can help a client until we establish their requirements. That is why we will always have a ‘at our cost’ meeting with any potential new client and this free meeting will enable both of us to
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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.
PC Gaming? We have a new Gaming System Designed with an Intel i7 processor for less than £999. New & Recon units Each branch of Anglia Computer Solutions has just received new stock of all types of new and reconditioned PC’s.
people that have lost their work, photos, music etc and without spending a small fortune it’s gone for good.
Whether it’s a desktop or laptop you are after we have it and at very competitive prices too! Recon laptops from £129! New Laptops from £299! Desktops through all price ranges.
For as little as £10 we can setup a backup system which will ensure you never lose all the hard work you have created.
Speed up \ Upgrades Have you already got a PC? is it running a bit slow or not quite up to spec for what you need? Well bring it into us. We will go through the unit, clear out anything that isn’t required, remove any viruses and give it a general speed boost. If you need something a bit extra ask for a RAM upgrade, this should have you typing away in no time. Backups Are often forgotten, but when your computer crashes it’s no laughing matter. Every year we see hundreds of
Just pop into one of our branches and have a chat, we will soon determine how much data you need to backup and provide the best solution for you. Home & Business Callouts We have onsite engineers which can visit your home \ business and solve a whole manner of issues For all your home and business computer needs call Anglia Computer Solutions on 01953 859753.
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Holly Court Bazaar is to be held on Thursday 16th May from 10am. 25p entrance (to include tea or coffee). Stalls to include Bric-a-brac, books,
A Night On The Tiles cakes, raffle, tombola. All proceeds to go to Holly Court Social Club. There will also be a stall for Holly Court Knitting Circle who are raising money for various local charities
Priory Insurance Brokers Ltd Can We Really Afford Not To Take Out Travel Insurance? Despite the downturn in the economy, with the recent poor weather and constant rain and snow in February and March, we have seen more and more people looking for breaks in sunnier climates, but can we really afford to cut corners and not take out Travel Insurance? Cancellation and Medical cover are no doubt the main areas of concern when looking for a suitable insurance policy. With access to a panel of Insurers, we can find and arrange the policy specific
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to your requirements. Whether you are travelling in Europe or Worldwide, summer or winter, old or young, single, couple or family, let us find the cover for you and ensure you can relax and enjoy your holiday with the insurance protection and peace of mind needed. Premiums start from as little as £57.35 per couple for Annual European cover. Please feel free to call in to our Wymondham Office for quotations or advice and speak with Lucy or Mike who will be pleased to assist.
Old Buckenham Players have produced a play to evoke sadness and sympathy, humour and happiness and a trip down memory lane as they perform Frank Vickery’s perceptive, entertaining and comical play, A Night on the Tiles. Set in 1964, with a soundtrack to match, Gareth and Shirley’s wedding day gets off to a stuttering start, as Gareth, egged on by his cocky brother Kenneth, has a poststag night hangover so bad he can hardly speak. The bride is three months pregnant and Grandad is confused as to who is
marrying who. Things get complicated when it appears that both brothers have been ‘intimate’ with the bride. Exactly who is the father and how much gin can Grandad put away on the sly? This is a production to leave you with a smile on your face and a tug on your heartstrings. Old Buckenham Village Hall on Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th May 2013. Tickets at £7 available from Old Buckenham Stores, Nuts ‘n’ Bolts in Attleborough or call 01953 861336
Civil Service Retirement Fellowship The Fellowship enjoyed an interesting talk on the 21st March from Mr. Pope on Victorian Farming in Norfolk. This entailed the history of sheep rearing for wool trade, the importance of rotation of crops and the introduction of the Norfolk Plough. The Civil Service Fellowship meet on the third Thursday of the month at the Methodist Church Hall, London Rd. Attleborough from 10.00 to 12 noon. At the April meeting we had a Bring and Buy Sale
and on the 18th May one of the members will be giving us a talk on the events of an interesting holiday. The June meeting hosts a representative from Oakhouse Farm Foods and on July 18th there will be someone from Saffron Housing on Contact Care. If you are interested in becoming a member you would be most welcome to come and join us for tea or coffee and biscuits and a trial run. Mrs. Doreen Parker will be willing to give any further information on 01953 456958.
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Old Buckenham Airshow All Hallows Day Services Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd of June 2013. Full Lineup For The Biggest Airshow Yet Revealed: Wildcat Aerobatics - It’ll come as no surprise that our first booking was Old Buckenhams resident Aerobatic Display Team. What will surprise everyone is the incredible display they’re working on just for us. Mystery Ship - Old Buckenham Airshow is delighted to confirm that it has just become the first airshow to book the extraordinary Travel Air Type R Mystery Ship. The Mystery Ship entered the 1929 Cleveland Air Race and, without warning, won the race against a field of military entrants who had previously dominated the event. It has taken over four years of painstaking work to re-create this legend using the original plans. The result promises to be one of the most significant additions to the display flying circuit in years. RV8tors - Flying their remarkably fast, fully aerobatic aircraft with powerful smoke systems, the RV8tors perform a thrilling and unforgettable display. Lauren Richardson - Lauren is a 25 year old Pitts Special expert and Britain’s top female aerobatic pilot. Stylish, action packed lines contrast against fast and graceful sweeping figures as Lauren shows off this beautiful red and white biplane in all its modern barnstorming and extreme aerobatic glory. Old Flying Machine Company The Old Flying Machine Company is arguably the best warbird display company in the UK and it’s Spitfire and Mustang Duo of MH434 and Ferocious Frankie must surely be the most famous single aircraft on earth. The stars of countless movies and TV programmes, these two legends are of major historical significance, yet they will be taken to their limits in a thrilling display, accompanied by the soundtrack of their mighty engines.
Brendan O’Brien - Brendan will be familiar from his TV series and numerous appearances as one of aviation’s leading exponents. Renowned as one of the most talented pilots every to display, Brendan will combine his extraordinary Flying Circus with an attempt at the shortest ever truck top landing. If successful we will be applying for this record to be recognized by the Guinness Book of Records, adding to over 200 FAI World Records Brendan already holds. Hangar 11: Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk In the hands of Pete Teichmann, air display legend, this film star saw active service in WWII, and today provides a stunning display which puts many modern aerobatic machines to shame. The noise is also a wonderful feature of this important piece of military history.
...are available every day except Saturdays, from 9.30am to 3.30pm. The centre is a safe place for elderly people to socialise, enjoy home cooked food and provides an opportunity to participate in a wide range of recreational activities encouraging physical and mental stimulation. Organised day trips are arranged most weeks. Regular outings include a trip to Southwold for an ice cream and/or fish & chips, river trips on the Waveney Stardust (a boat with disabled access), local garden centres and large shops for a general look and afternoon tea, visits
to Yesterdays World in Great Yarmouth and much more! Special diets can be catered for and it is well equipped with aids for less able and dependent people. If you require any further information including funding advice please do not hesitate to contact the team at All Hallows. Day Care is equally beneficial to carers enabling them to enjoy a well-deserved break.
Matt Summers: Matt’s airshow debut was at Old Buckenham 2012 in his Vans RV7. His flawless display was the talk of the aviation community immediately afterward, none of whom could believe that a “rookie” could wow the crowds as seasoned pros can. Matt’s back for more, so make sure you see this inevitable air display legend at the beginning of his career. John Sully - John Sully’s Taylor Titch is a Formula One Racer, designed in 1964 to an RAeC competition specification using the Continental C 90 aero engine. The display consists of fast fly-pasts, zoom climbs, wing overs, Cuban eights and rolling manoeuvres. Owing to the small size of the aircraft the speed appears much higher than expected and gives a sparkling performance. Adrian Willis - Adrian Willis is a highly experienced aerobatic pilot and is one of the UK’s leading aerobatic instructors, teaching the next generation of aviators their trade. Not only is Adrian displaying at the show, but you can also book a trial lesson with him over the airshow weekend to experience the thrills of aerobatic flying first hand with a master of the art.
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Titan Preview ‘The World’s Best River Cruises’ For 2014 Titan is proud to announce the launch of its highly-anticipated Preview brochure which introduces ‘The World’s Best River Cruises’, now even better in 2014. Every river cruise now includes gratuities for both onboard and onshore services, unlimited fine wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks*, a full programme of shore excursions guided by local experts, free Internet and Wifi on board and all arrival and departure transfers, so that guests on these deluxe river cruises, in exclusive partnership with multi award-winning boutique operator Uniworld, can enjoy truly all-inclusive value for the first time ever. Additionally, early bookers can take advantage of superb savings of up to £500 per person, with exclusive extra loyalty discounts for past Titan guests for bookings made by 30 June 2013 and past guests with Uniworld can enjoy double River Heritage Club discounts of up to £350 per person† on bookings made by 31 May 2013. Uniworld will be introducing a brand new
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vessel for 2014, SS Catherine. Like her sister ship, the SS Antoinette, this new vessel is set to raise the bar by which all other luxury river cruise ships will be measured. She will replace River Royale on the perennially popular 8-day Burgundy & Provence itinerary, sailing from Lyon to Avignon, with prices starting from just £2,399 £1,999 per person. River Royale will begin its new life sailing along three delightful French waterways - the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde - on the brand new 8-day itinerary Bordeaux, Vineyards and Chateaux. Sailing from Bordeaux to Bordeaux, guests will be given the opportunity to savour the unique heritage of southwest France in the finest possible style. Prices start from £2,299 £1,999 per person.
And Antoinette will be joined by River Queen on the Castles Along the Rhine itinerary. Sailing from Amsterdam to Basel, this 8day itinerary, which remains popular year after year, takes in the stunning scenery and fairy-tales medieval castles of the Rhine Valley. Prices start from £2,399 £1,999 per person. These are just a small selection of the superb itineraries featured in this 2014 Preview brochure, with every cruise including door-to-door transfers from any UK address as part of Titans award-winning VIP Home Departure Service® that transform these truly exceptional five-star river cruise holidays into holidays of a lifetime. T’s & C’s apply. Prices shown are per person based on twin share in the lowest available category stateroom.
Prices shown are subject availability, may be changed and will be confirmed upon enquiry. *Excludes premium wines and spirits. †Double discounts of £200pp available on itineraries up to 12 nights, discounts of £350pp available on itineraries 13 nights and over, only available up to 31 May 2013, after which they will be reduced to £100pp (up to 12 nights) and £175pp (13 nights and over). To check availability and the latest prices visit:Attleborough Travel at Unit 2 Defiant Precinct, Attleborough or telephone 01953 455003.
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Tate Hairdressing And Beauty Salon We would like to thank all our customers, old and new, for their support in the success of our ever growing salon business. Tate and Mel have some great spring offers for any new customers:• Gents Trims £5 • Child �������������� Trims £5 • �������������������� T-Section Colour £25 • Perms ���������� £30 All other hair treatments are 10% off until the end of June! Amanda is available on a Tuesday to offer a great range of massages including Sports, Swedish, Pregnancy,
Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Indian Head, Hot Stones, Seated Acupressure as well as the relaxing Hopi Ear Candling which includes a free mini facial! You will also get 25% off your first massage! All treatments are available by appointment, so come and enjoy your treatment with any of us in our friendly modern salon – occasionally walk in appointments may be available from last minute cancellations! So pop in to ask at Tate’s Salon, Queens Square, Attleborough (Next to the London Tavern).
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The Dressing Up Box Has over 3000 costumes in a wide range of themes and sizes, we also stock a large selection of wigs and accessories to complete your fancy dress outfit.
available to do alterations on customers clothing or soft furnishings.
The shop has recently undergone a refit and now holds regular sewing classes for anyone wishing to learn to sew.
Made to Measure Curtains and Blinds
The skilled sewing team makes costumes as required and are
Contact Sue for more information on 01953 454519
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Donna Kissinger Managing Director Donna Kissinger purchased the company, formally trading as James Bains in August 2004 having lived and worked in Attleborough for many years prior. Donna started her career in Residential Estate Agency during the difficult marketing conditions in the early 1990’s. Coming from a corporate background she has the benefit of disciplined training. Having seen the property market go through extreme highs and lows has learnt to think outside the box when negotiating on behalf of her
Established in 1998 and now based in Attleborough.
clients. Donna has expanded the company and in July 2011 relocated the business to their current location in Exchange Street in the heart of Attleborough offering clients and staff a welcoming, comfortable and confidential environment.
Individual, quality, hand or machine made. Lined, interlined or blackout lined curtains and blinds. Any type of blind from a Roman to a London can be made to your personal requirements. No job too small from a single blind to a whole house full of curtains and matching accessories.
Donna and her team have all lived in and around the town and between them have many years industry experience. We look forward to serving previous and new clients alike for many years to come.
I have sample books of fabrics from many suppliers including Blendworth, Clarke & Clarke, Hardy, Simpson and York. These can be viewed in your home.
Peacock Montessori Nursery Hannah Laurie opened The Peacock Montessori Nursery in 1999 at the age of 22 on her parents working farm in Stuston near Diss. Over the past 14 years Hannah has worked hard to build up all areas of her business including completing a foundation
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degree in Montessori and Early Years in 2012. She now employs 8 members of staff and is constantly looking at new ways of improving the business. Peacock Montessori Nursery 01379 740508.
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Breckland Homeclean Breckland Homeclean, based in Attleborough Town Centre has been providing a Domestic Service throughout the area for the past 15 years! We provide a quality service to customers across the Breckland and South Norfolk area, covering the towns of Attleborough, Diss, Wymondham and Watton plus the surrounding villages. We offer a regular weekly or fortnightly service; however some of our customers need a more frequent service, so we visit them several times a week, and some customers on a daily basis. We also offer “One Off Sparkle Cleans” where team members come in and provide a full clean to your specific requirements. All of the Team Members are carefully selected, fully referenced checked and are subject to the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) process. Some of the members have been part
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of the team for 10 years, whist many have been in excess of 5 years. The service provided appeals to a wide range of customers those who are no longer able to do it all themselves - those who have busy lives and don’t have the time to do it - and those who just don’t wish to do it!! We have customers who are at home whist we visit and those who are out at work, in those cases we hold keys and alarm codes. We have customers who work out of the area or overseas, whose homes we manage in readiness for return at the weekends. If you require assistance on a regular weekly or fortnightly basis we will ensure that you have the same Team Member on the same day and at the same time each time
we visit. Payment is simple - we raise an invoice at the end of the month for work done during that month. Payment can be paid by internet banking, debit/credit card or cheque. If you are looking for a quality service provided by a team who are focused on customer satisfaction, in the first
instance contact us to discuss your requirements. We can then arrange for one of our customer liaison team to visit you and detail your specific needs. To contact us telephone 01953 458447 or 01953 458443, alternatively email us quality@brecklandhomeclean.co.uk
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The Pelican Inn, Tacolneston ‘Norfolks Best Kept Secret’ The Pelican Inn, Tacolneston is a beautiful 16th c. ‘oldie worldie’ pub and restaurant, situated on the B1113 Norwich to Attleborough. With its stone flag flooring, old oak beams and roaring log fire,
it can promise a cosy, warm and welcoming visit. The owners of this Freehold Esther Maginn and Bryn Tomlinson are really striving hard to make this diverse and challenging business work for them and for the local villagers. Primarily, it is a traditional
pub, with an adjoining dining space, but has recently added an en-suite bed and breakfast and local real ale shop to their offerings. “Our main ethos is to provide a complete experience, from the moment the customer enters the front door to the moment they leave.… We aim to provide delicious freshly prepared food, with excellent yet unobtrusive service, in a personal, friendly and welcoming way”. With its recent worthy accolades and awards within the last six years, resulting in excellent reviews and its renowned word of mouth reputation, it’s a wonder how the tag line ‘Norfolks best kept secret’ remains appropriate.
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Newly open for lunch-times The Pelican inn, Tacolneston is looking forward to a fantastic summer, in their beautiful decked alfresco dining space, large garden and new Petangue terrain. “For Lunch, we are offering lots of tempting dishes from our new fixed price lunch specials, delious hot sandwiches and light bites, and British classics menu.” The Pelican inn, is currently serving food 12-2pm Tuesday to Sunday, with a separate evening menu and tea-time specials from 5pm Tuesday to Saturday. Sunday lunch-time is a time to enjoy a full English traditional roast lunch, with an abundance of fresh vegetables and all the trimmings.
Our customers have left these recent comments, why don’t you visit us and leave us yours……….. “Exceptional food and service we will come here again!” Mrs Sharon Colyer (April 2013)
“A well thought out menu with unusual and successful combinations of ingredients” Mr.s Brenda Bingham- Hall (April 2013) “The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. The food variety and quality is excellent – all in all nothing to improve upon” Mr.s Gill Rice (April 2013) “This is such a beautiful, traditional Norfolk pub. We were welcomed with a cheery smile from the staff, wonderful atmosphere, and such attention to detail even the ‘ladies’ was impressive, the food was excellent” Trisha Parfitt (April 2013) “The journey from Norwich was very well worth it, as the food, atmosphere and service were exceptional. You would find it hard to compare” Mr. Melphick (April 2013)
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Garden Tips For May After such a long, cold winter the warmer, sunnier conditions bring life to everything in the garden. Many plants from small herbaceous to larger shrubs and trees took a battering so assess good, poor or even dead items and plan replacements. It’s a good time to rethink how your garden should look. Do you want a mass of colour or certain themes; shrubs, perennials, trees, features like a pond, pergola or a summer house? With such a dilemma for our bee and butterfly populations, try to use plants that attract them. Weeds such as nettles are good food sources for caterpillars, so create a “natural” area, with a small log pile for insects, bee houses or a hedgehog box. Some early flowering roses will be in flower soon, including the beautiful useful shrub rose ‘Canary Bird’ with yellow single flowers, which can be planted towards
the back of a border or trained as a wall plant and ‘Rosa Omeiensis Ptercantha’ - delicate fern like foliage, spectacular translucent thorns and unusual single white flowers that only have four petals. Early flowering climbing roses include the semi-evergreen, thornless Banksiae Family, like ‘Rosa Banksiae Lutea’, which has small yellow double flowers, but they do require sheltered positions. ‘Mme. Gregoire Staechelin’, pale pink flowers with a deep reverse, superb fragrance with flowers that hang down so you see the beauty of each bloom - fantastic draped over a pergola or arch. Keep all newly planted roses well watered, train new shoots on climbers and ramblers horizontally with green jute string, flexi-tie or electricians cable ties, as this will provide the plants with more flowers. Beds need to be regularly hoed to
reduce weeds germinating and top soil open and friable. Apply a general fertilizer if not already done. Perennials grow quickly so install support where required. Prune shrubs that flower early such as Forsythia and Ribes. To prevent diseases, a good programme of watering and feeding is essential, liquid feed with a fertiliser containing high potash or one of the maxicrop range. If you spray, alternate your chemicals so the diseases don’t build up. Keep up the slug and snail watch and for infestations of aphids and apply a treatment that is right for your situation. If you haven’t yet, construct your hanging baskets and containers.
Don’t just think bedding plants, containers can contain small shrubs, for short or long term display. Why not make them really work and use vegetables such as tumbling tomatoes, dwarf beans or strawberries? The lawn becomes a feature now, mow little and often, without the box on in dry weather. In the vegetable garden make regular sowings of leafy salads and carrots so they crop all summer. Hoe or cultivate regularly and water in the evening when the sun is going down. RHS Chelsea Flower Show is held on May 21st-25th. Why not visit this year and be inspired. Simon White & Peter Chinnery of Peter Beales Roses.
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Supreme Bathrooms And Kitchen Centre
Attleborough & District Horticultural Society
Are pleased to announce that as from Easter our new kitchen display area with ten full size kitchens along with over 30 new bathrooms displays we will be open.
The next meeting of the society will take place on Wednesday 15th May when Robert Maidstone will present an unfamiliar slant on a familiar problem in a talk entitled “Weeds – their cultivation and propagation”.
This now means we can offer a supply only service where we can deliver all goods for your own installers or we can offer our own full design and fitting service where our very own experienced installers will take care of everything from plumbing,tiling,electrics and so on.
This 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 system before offering you a complete package price to carry out all work.
Non-members are very welcome to come along to this talk which will be at the usual time of 7.30pm at our regular venue of Attleborough Junior School.
This we feel will give our customers the opportunity to purchase a kitchen or bathroom through one established independent family local business based in Wymondham Norfolk, and only have one port of call with their order,which leaves us to project manage all trades and labour involved in each installation contract giving the customer total piece of mind.
We even dispose of the old products and all rubbish before letting you sit back and enjoy your wonderful new Supreme bathroom or kitchen.
Head down to Supreme Bathrooms and Kitchens now to view our fantastic range where you can also book a free home survey if required.
Visit Us Now And Book Your Free Home Design Survey 10 Chestnut Dr. Wymondham Business Park (Nr. Fire Station) off Suton Lane, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9SB. Tel: 01953 600660 Visit: www.supremebathroomcentre.co.uk
Also, on Saturday 1st June we are holding our annual plant sale in St Mary’s Church Hall in Attleborough, between 10am and midday. This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase your bedding and vegetable plants at very reasonable prices. Despite the very cold weather members turned out in force for the March meeting of the society and very much enjoyed a talk by Donny Andrews entitled “My Life on the Farm”. He grew up around farming
and worked on a farm before becoming an engineer and subsequently a landscape gardener. In his reminiscences he said the job he most hated was chopping out the sugar beet - a chore that has disappeared with the move to precision drilling. He brought with him a varied collection of weird and wonderful objects for members to puzzle over, and backed up his talk with a stream of amusing anecdotes about local characters. The weather continued to affect the number of exhibits in the Table Show, with John Phoenix proving successful in both the classes contested.
Calling All Gardeners! All gardens are individual, reflecting their owners’ styles, tastes, and gardening abilities.
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Whether you’re a novice looking at your plot with fear, or a keen ‘plantaholic’, The Garden Enclosure in Banham is the centre for you!
available, together with feeds and habitats to encourage beneficial wildlife into your garden including birds, hedgehogs, frogs and toads, bees, butterflies and ladybirds.
We offer a choice selection of locally grown plants, a full range of quality composts, classical and quirky garden statues, tubs and half barrels, frost-proof and frost-resistant pots plus all the gardening sundries you may require. In addition to standard fertilisers and pest controls we have nature-friendly options
Not only will these aid plant pollination and help control many common pests such as slugs and aphids, they’ll also provide you with some fascinating entertainment! For friendly and helpful service, inspiration and ideas, visit The Garden Enclosure in Banham!
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Swift Blinds ...is a family business that has been established for over 23 years. We are a friendly team and will do our best to help with any queries and questions that you may have and any help or advice that you need.
measure while you look through our books to choose a fabric you like, and check it against your dĂŠcor to make sure that you are happy.
We can offer a wide range of different types of blind.
On your go ahead we will produce your blind and give you a call to arrange a convenient fitting time to suit you.
There is something to suit everyone and every room, Verticals, Roller, Venation, Pleated and Roman Blinds. All these are made to measure. There are many different fabrics to choose from plain and patterned, also blackout which can help to reduce the amount of light entering your room.
We feel that we produce a quality blind that will enhance any room in your home, and that you will be happy with for many years to come. We would like to thank all our customers for their past custom and welcome them back again, along with all new customers.
We also have an extensive range of different venation blind looks, with a choice of colours and finishes such as perforated, two tones, plain and many more. We also have a range of wooden venations which are very popular. We deliver a quality service in the comfort of your own home, where we will
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Dentabrite Clinic - Diss Besthorpe Badminton Club ‘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.
...is celebrating its 30th Anniversary. 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.’
The club plays on Monday evenings at Attleborough Sports Hall.
The club has been lucky enough to have a great number of members over the years who enjoyed the sport and the friendly atmosphere.
Over the years we have entered teams in the Norfolk Leagues, both in mixed,men’s and ladies sections.
We have a wide age range of members and still have some of the founder members playing.
The club was formed in April 1983 by a group of friends who enjoyed the game.
Lara Brown Easing Hay Fever Symptoms Naturally. Hay fever affects a substantial percentage of the UK population, typically between the months of March and August; and reflexology has found to be of great benefit in easing the symptoms of this debilitating condition. Reflexology works by applying pressure to the feet - where there are thousands
of nerve endings - which then affects other parts of the body. For hay fever, reflexology concentrates on applying pressure to the toes. This area links directly to the head, sinuses and eyes. Other areas are also worked on which reduce inflammation caused by the hay fever. As the inflammation reduces, you’ll start to breathe more easily and that stuffy headache will ease. Over the season, hay fever sufferers may also have a build up of toxins in the body and weakened immunity. Reflexology applied to specific areas on the foot encourages toxin release and gives a much needed boost to the immune system. Reflexology is fast becoming a popular therapy for hay fever sufferers; helping benefit relaxation, pain relief, energy levels and toxin elimination. Other helpful modes of treatment for hay fever are homeopathic medicine and aromatherapy.
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Former Radio DJ ‘Cruises’ Into Year Two Twelve months ago, local Radio Presenter Steve Bradley called time on his twenty year television and radio presenting career to set up Serenity Charter, a first class luxury Norfolk Broads charter service. Despite a climate of financial austerity, Serenity Charter is proudly celebrating their first anniversary in April and are looking forward to a bumper second year.
hit me to launch a luxury, Norfolk Broads charter service to allow special occasions to be celebrated on a large, stylish sports cruiser”.
As well as radio, Steve’s other main passion was boating. Having completed his daily Breakfast Show on Norwich 99.9FM he spent most days cruising up and down the beautiful Norfolk Broads in his private cruiser.
Priding themselves on unrivalled luxury, elegance and personal service, Serenity Charter operates a stunning 35 foot sports cruiser licensed by the Broads Authority to carry up to nine clients - complete with a fully-qualified personal Skipper.
It was whilst doing this that the idea for Serenity Charter was born.
“Our clients are completely wowed the moment they see the boat. Her imposing size and sleek lines ensure that she turns heads as she cruises down the river and our clients love to give a royal wave as they sip their champagne”.
Steve recalls “I used to pass people celebrating birthdays or hen parties on small hire boats. It was then that the idea
All guests are given VIP treatment and greeted with a complimentary champagne reception, with the additional option of mouth-watering food, flowers, chocolates or balloons on the boat ready for their arrival. “Customer service is key for a business like this. Perfection is what our clients expect and perfection is what we deliver. Nothing is too much trouble”. From a standing start and despite one of the wettest summers on record, Serenity Charter delivered over 40 luxury charters in 2012. This year, with over 60 bookings in the diary already the aim is to top the 100 mark. “Despite Mother Nature throwing torrential rain and thunder storms at us for a large part of the summer, our first year has been a great success. Thankfully our clients didn’t allow the weather to retracted from the overall experience... this year however, some sunshine would be nice”.
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Despite a very busy bookings diary, Steve still manages to go from ‘On the Broads’ to ‘On the Ball’ as he remains the Match Day Pitch Announcer at Norwich City Football Club. “The match day announcing is a job I really love and a privilege to do, with the added advantage of chatting to the Premier League’s greatest players! Watch out this summer, you will see a few of them out on the Norfolk Broads with Serenity Charter” Serenity Charter operates from Ferry Marina in the Norfolk Broads village of Horning, near Wroxham. With cruises from an hour to a full day, they are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, hen parties or business meetings. For more details please click www.serenitycharter.co.uk or call: 01603 908182. Follow us on Twitter: @SerenityCharter
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Manor Court Resource Centre
Are You Looking For A New Place To Socialise
Manor Court Resource Centre for the elderly is based in Griston, Norfolk.
...be entertained and make new friends at Diss Day Support Club.
It is open 5 days a week Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm. We have around 36 guests per day all aged 55+, with social services funded and private places available. Our service provides transport either by social services or our own transport for our guests. We specialise in Dementia care, with quality specialist care delivered by a fully trained staff team who believe in promoting independence in all individuals.
Reminiscence activities are available for individuals with dementia. Extend exercise classes, musical entertainers, singing, dancing, quizzes, table top activities. Freshly cooked meals which are cooked on the premises are also provided to our guests. For more infomation Call: 01953 889230 or email: daycentre@manorcourtcare.co.uk
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. The friendly staff at Diss day support are on hand to give advice about other Age UK Norfolk support you can receive, such as free information and advice help with applying for benefits and lots more. Age UK Norfolk is dedicated to making
later life enjoyable and fulfilling and want to provide a service that suits each individual. 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. So why not phone to arrange an informal visit to find out what Diss day support can offer you? 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
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