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Anglia Revenues Partnership Launch New Website The new Anglia Revenues Partnership (ARP) website was launched on November 26th 2010 at Breckland House in Thetford. To mark the occasion, Paul Claussen, Chairman of the ARP Joint Committee presented winners of a Prize Draw with gifts donated by local businesses.

Paul Claussen, Chairman of ARP Joint Committee and Breckland Council Executive Member for Planning, Health and Housing said:

Improvements to the former website include a clearer layout, the addition of eleven new forms which can be completed and submitted online and a self-service facility that will enable residents to securely log into the website to view and check their own details. Those who do not have access to the internet can call ARP and staff will complete the online forms on their behalf.

All residents who completed an online form during October were offered the opportunity to enter Friday’s draw to win prizes donated by local businesses including Elveden Café Restaurant, the Deer’s Leap, Discover Hair, High Lodge, The Bell Hotel and the Thomas Paine Hotel.

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“The website has been completely redesigned and includes comprehensive information, help and advice on all Council Tax and Benefit issues. It will offer a faster, more efficient service and offers value for money for Council Tax payers”.

The launch slogan “New, improved and easy to use, log into our website whenever you choose!” was penned by Trudie Mann who won the internal slogan competition earlier in the year. Visit the new website www.angliarevenues.gov.uk to find out more about the new online services available.

Prize Draw Winners Carlie Hinton £25 Voucher for Elveden Café Restaurant and a bottle of cava (cava donated by Thomas Paine Hotel)

Louis Johnson Meal for 2 at the Deer’s Leap and a bottle of wine Dawn Young Free cut and blow dry at Discover Hair (worth £28) Shirley Bascombe Meal for 2 at the Bell Hotel (worth £30) and a bottle of wine

And the following people won: 2 x Day passes to High Lodge Forest Centre each Tamasyn Stoker Christopher May Peter Foreman Reece Gale Theresa Wheeler Osman

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Thetford Famous Film Characters Help Roys Thetford Store Raise £775 For Children In Need You might not expect to walk in a shop and be greeted by famous film characters, but a touch of Hollywood glamour has been brought to local retailer Roys store in Thetford.

A total of £775 was raised in the Thetford store. All Roys stores participated and buckets were provided at till points which customers could use to donate money.

It’s all in the aid of a good cause as Roys staff were ‘Doing Something Different’ on Friday 19th November and encouraging their customers to help them raise money for Children in Need.

The total money raised across all Roys stores in Wroxham; Bowthorpe and Magdalen Street, Norwich; North Walsham; Thetford; Dereham and Sudbury stores was £8,225.

Paul Roy, buying and marketing director commented, “We’re delighted to beat the £7,600 we raised last year, clearly

the staff showed great imagination and bag loads of effort in making the fundraising fun. We’d also like to say

Valentines Firewalk Challenge Bury St Edmunds Rugby Union Football Club, 20th February 2011.

Would you walk over hot coals for your loved one?

Are you willing to walk on hot coals to raise money for The Stroke Association?

Fire walking involves walking barefoot over a 5-6 metre strip of burning embers with the temperature reaching a heat of up to 1,300˚F. You can take up the challenge on your own, with a friend, or in a team. No experience is needed as full training will be given on the day from Scott Bell of UK Firewalk a Guiness World Record Holder for the “Greatest Fire Walking Distance”.

All we ask you to do is pay £10 registration fee and raise a minimum

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a big thank you to all customers who donated money towards this very worthwhile cause”.

of £50 in donations from your friends, family and work colleagues. We will provide you with a fundraising pack full of ideas to help raise as much money as possible. Every penny you raise will help The Stroke Association make a real difference to people whose lives have been affected by stroke.

To find out more, call our fundraising office on 01284 749650 or email us at valentinesfirewalk@stroke.org Places are going fast so get in touch now!

Over two million people have walked barefoot over hot coals so are you up for the challenge?

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Are You A Library Member?

Bumps Maternity & Beyond

If not, why not? There are so many reasons to become one and, with more and more people visiting Norfolk libraries a lot of people agree!

First opened their doors on 1st August 2009 with a mission to recycle goods, therefore creating affordable goods to all from Maternity to 10 years, with thousands of items in stock including clothing, toys, cots, beds, shoes, books, furniture…the list goes on!

Throughout January Norfolk Library and Information Service is promoting all the benefits of becoming a library member with a month-long promotion called ‘Join-Up January’. There are county council-run library buildings and mobile libraries across Norfolk, which means there is likely to be one fairly close to where you live, and there’s so much more to them than a place to borrow books.

Did you know you can also borrow console games, DVDs and CDs at reasonable rates and return them to any library? An ebooks service was launched recently, allowing you to download and borrow ebooks for free from the comfort of your own home.

And there are always events, activities and clubs for both children and adults going on in libraries. To coincide with Join-Up January, the library service is launching its own Facebook page with information on what the library can offer you, news about promotions and events at libraries, and book news.

Log onto www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries to find out more about this. It’s completely free to join the library and really easy. You can do it online at www.norfolk.gov.uk/ libraries or drop into your local library and staff will take down your details and get you and up and running in just a couple of minutes.

With Libraries It’s Free To: • Borrow books and magazines • Use public PCs • Borrow ebooks from your own home • Attend lots of events including children’s activities and author visits • Learn how to use the internet if you’re over 60 with Surf’s Up classes • Access information from your local councils and other organisations For more information visit your local library, call 0344 800 8006 or visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries Norfolk County Council Library and Information Service.

They also sell new items ensuring that they are priced to reflect the second hand lines. Along with their mission to recycle, Bumps also works with local charities to ensure that nothing goes to waste; these include local schools and the East Anglian Children’s Hospice (EACH).

So if you have thought about converting your unwanted items into cash then a visit to Bumps is just what you are looking for, as with their efficient service for selling your goods at a competitive rate, you can make cash, space and even purchase goods with the proceeds. With a play room, WC and changing facilities your visit will be nothing less than enjoyable!

• 19th February 2011 Photo shoot session with Mark Germany Photography 10am - 5pm Booking required • 19th March 2011 Pottery glazing session with John Daye Ceramics 10am - 5pm Booking required And to ensure that you are informed of events that are scheduled you can join the Bumps mailing list in-store, follow them on FaceBook under Brandon Bumps and visit them online when their new site launches in the New Year www.bumpsonline.co.uk We would recommend Bumps, so why not try it for yourself - you won’t be disappointed!

With the new year of events filling up, here are just a few dates that you may want to put into your diaries as they are too good to be missed:

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An interview with...

Samuel at Radio Thetford 2. You Founded The Station For The People Of Thetford Has It Been Well Received?

It’s been received very well by the people we have reached, of course there are restrictions being on the internet but overall it’s been a very positive response and as we grow we trust our listener base will grow.

Above: Samuel at Radio Thetford.

1. So, This Is Your 1st Anniversary For Radio Thetford, How Has The Year Turned Out? To see a dream of mine for the town, turn out how it has is unbelievable.

We have engaged with the community, listened to our listeners because it’s all about them. I’m more than pleased with our first year, and look forward to a fantastic new year with the station.

3. What Plans Have You For The Next Year?

To engage more with the community and to address what the public expect of us.

We have recently taken on a fundraising co-ordinator who is going to arrange events to raise vital funds for the station, plus more of the great music you expect of us.

4. For Those Who Haven’t Heard Radio Thetford Yet, What Kind Of Shows Do You Provide?

We provide a vast range of programmes to suit all tastes. Specialist shows from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s with presenters

who grew up in those decades. We also cater for Faith based programming, and the latest music and much more. You’ll have to tune in to find out.

Jayne Trett, mother of our presenter Eloise recently raised over £100 recently shaving her hair into a Mohican at local salon Jazzy D’s.

5. How Many Presenters Do You Now Have?

We currently have 16 presenters who present programmes, with ages of presenters ranging from 15 to 50!

To find out more about us and to tune in visit www. radiothetford. co.uk

6. What Has Been The Most Challenging Thing About Setting Up A Community Radio Station?

As I’ve said our main challenge is being solely on the internet, but with an ever changing technology environment we know we are in a good place. Funding Radio Thetford is also a challenge, so we’d love to hear from you if you have anything to donate.

7. What Is The Most Unusual Thing A Member Of The Community Has Done For Radio Thetford?

Sticking with the subject of funding,

New Year Bathroom Makeover Well another New Year has crept up on us and that all-important home project you have been contemplating about for sometime has yet to be sorted.

Whether it’s that tired looking en-suite in need of a change or a complete newly designed and installed bathroom revamp that you have longed for over the years, then Supreme Bathrooms at Wymondham is the place to visit.

A local family business established since 1998 who are big enough to cope but small enough to care, means they can take care of everything under one roof.

With an enormous array of bathrooms and showers on display for your perusal, experienced staff and their own car park, it does not take a lot to realise that Supreme is a safe bet to start the ball rolling and get something started.

From the initial planning and design service through to the installation service with their own experienced bathroom fitters, all aspects are covered from taps & tiles to suites and showers, even the final accessories can be supplied and fitted.

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Supreme Bathrooms will carry out all plumbing and tiling work, flooring and electrical work to create that possibly once in a lifetime dream bathroom.

Visit their showroom and ask for your free no obligation survey which will mean a short home visit to measure up and view all possibilties before drawing up a plan and quotation for you to view.

You may also visit our website www.supremebathroomcentre.co.uk where you can view all products and pictures of bathrooms already fitted.

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Thetford Players The First Production of the newly formed Thetford Players is Dick Whittington.

Tickets Available From: Leaping Hare - (TIC - 2 New Horizon Ltd, Travel Agent (Has moved to Belmont House, in King Street, Next to Tall Orders) It takes a gullible soul to set off for London in the belief that the streets are paved with gold – but then young Dick Whittington is the first to admit that he’s always been a bit of a cock-eyed optimist. Undeterred at finding they’re really paved with stone, and very hard stone at that, he sets about making the best of a bad job.

Ticket prices are Adults £5.00, Children (15 and under) £3.00, Concessions £3.00 and a Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 Children) £15. Groups of ten or more get one free ticket.

When: Thursday 13th, 7.30pm Friday 14th, 7.30pm Saturday 15th, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Where: At The Carnegie Rooms, Thetford.

Based, however loosely, on the true story of the real Richard Whittington who DID become Lord Mayor of London, Dick Whittington is one of Britain’s most enduringly popular pantomimes.

This pantomime is an action-packed show with all the traditional characters, And it’s even got the bean soup joke!

The Thetford Players were established to provide amateur dramatic opportunities for Thetford and the surrounding area.

Initially, we will be looking to deliver a

panto mime in January 2011 with a view to further productions to follow.

About Us Formed in the spring of 2010 the Players are seeking to fill the void left by the former Thetford Music and Drama Society and the Moonlighters theatre group in the town. The successful community play, Citizen of the World , delivered as part of the Tom Paine 200 celebrations in 2009, showed a real enthusiasm for drama in the town, both from budding thespians and an appreciative audience.

This momentum was carried on with the hugely successful Dad’s Army Comes Home production in June 2010. A number of the participants in these productions are now poised to carry the baton on with the Thetford Players production of Dick Whittington .

something different - why not get in touch? Even if you do not want to tread the boards there are many ways of helping out on a production including, front of house, costumes, lighting, sound, makeup, props, sets, backstage management, programme production, publicity, etc.

Of course, if you would just like to come along to see one of our productions, we welcome your support.

For more information, please visit www.thetford-players.org

How Can I Get Involved?

The Thetford Players welcome input from all sections of the community and will seek to provide opportunities for all those wishing to be involved. So whether you have been involved in amateur theatre before, or just want to have at go at

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In spite of the tough economic climate, we are delighted to report that Dispatch Magazine is expanding.

We currently produced three magazines: one for Diss & Attleborough, one for Wymondham, Dereham & Watton and one for Thetford.

We’re now adding Bury St Edmunds to our list, which will see Dispatch Magazine grow to an amazing 58,000 distribution every month, giving us a massive 145,000 readership.

This moment of growth that sees the launch of the Bury St Edmunds magazine is an important and exciting time for us.

We are pleased to be expanding out to a massive distribution of 58,000 homes and businesses. And we are truly

delighted to be able to offer a wider readership to local businesses that are also looking to grow despite these tricky economic times.

centre of our distribution area, our team work flat out to keep in touch with the local communities, and to get the four magazines out on a monthly basis.

It is precisely in times such as these that businesses need to keep up their advertising, and also make sure that they focus on the local market. Dispatch Magazine gives a concentrated local coverage – and being delivered free of charge to all homes and businesses in the area means that we are well-placed to help Norfolk companies reach out to Norfolk people. We are also genuinely committed to offering rates to suit all businesses – and their budgets – whether small or large.

As well as offering community news about clubs and organisations, Dispatch works closely with the Town Councils in the areas we cover, always with the aim to promote local business, and to be keeping business in the area.

Founded in 2001, Dispatch Magazine is based in Attleborough, at the very

In addition to this, Dispatch Magazine also operates the Online Dispatch Directory, via the community websites for Attleborough, Bury St Edmunds, Diss, Dereham, Watton, Wymondham and Thetford. These websites offer information and editorial about news and events in each area, as well as the online business directory, reaching out to an even larger audience.

The Community Online sites are receiving an average of around 250,000 visitors each month.

For more information about Dispatch Magazine, sending in editorial or discussing your advertising requirements, visit our website: www.DispatchMagazine. co.uk or call us on 01953 456789.

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The architectural division of TW Gaze is headed by Sarah Roberts who is a member of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects).

She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the conservation, alteration and extension of historic buildings, as well as modern design and eco buildings.

The philosophy of the department is that any project can be considered a success if the client achieves what they envisage, at a price they can afford, within a reasonable timescale.

The practice is well respected and recognized for many successful and award winning projects throughout East Anglia and the South East. They have been responsible for industrial, commercial and community projects, as well as a wide range of residential commissions.

As architects, they should be involved from the earliest stages of your project, as they are able to offer you the benefits of their experience in deciding how to maximize the potential of your existing property or indeed, to propose ideas for

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They will discuss your needs in detail and then produce a design scheme either by CAD (Computer Aided Design), or by using traditional drawing for more sensitive projects. Once you have decided on the specific area of your home or business that requires change, they will draw up the plans and submit these for Planning Approval and Listed Building or Conservation Area Consent.

They have a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience in how these processes work and know how to satisfy the very demanding and specific requirements. Planning is followed by Building Regulations and then Tender documents.

The wintry weather can cause damage to your gutters, which in turn can cause damp patches on the external walls. Felt could also be damaged and water may be getting into your loft. If you detect any of these faults, give J & S Homeworks a call.

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New Year’s Resolutions That Stick It’s that time of year again. Time to bring out the noisemakers, watch the revelers in Trafalgar Square, and Google the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne.

For millions of us, it’s also a time to make a resolution that we’ll get fit in the New Year.

According to research, nearly half of all adults will make some type of New Year’s resolution. The top three resolutions are to stop smoking, lose weight, and exercise regularly. Unfortunately, the same research study also indicates that 25 percent of all resolutions will be abandoned after only one week, and another 10 percent dropped after the first month.

How do you make your New Year’s fitness resolution actually stick? If you’re one of the ambitious would-be exercisers who decides that 2011 is your year to get in shape, Jazzercise has some advice for you.

1. Change Your Sweat-itude – Adopt a new attitude for this year’s resolution to get fit. Instead of forcing yourself to log endless hours on the treadmill, decide that you will

only participate in fitness activities that you actually enjoy. Whether it be dance fitness, ice skating, or martial arts, there are many ways to get fit that won’t leave you dreading your workout.

2. Set a Realistic Goal – Many of us abandon our New Year’s resolutions because we’ve set ourselves up to fail. If you want to keep your goal, it needs to be a realistic goal. Think about what you can actually do this year. If you’ve never jogged more than a mile, it’s unlikely that you’ll run a marathon in April. Perhaps setting the goal of running a 5K is better suited for this year, and save the marathon for another year.

3. Plan for Success – Pull out your Blackberry or IPhone. Select what fitness classes you will attend during the next few

weeks, and schedule these classes on your calendar. Consider these appointments as important as lunch with your boss or the annual check-up with your dentist.

In other words, don’t cancel your fitness appointments – no matter what comes up!

4. Enlist Help – Tell your friends, family, and co-workers about your resolution. Ask them to hold you accountable and to help you meet your goal. If your social life used to be all about food and drinks, suggest to your friends that you go bowling or hiking instead.

5. Reward Yourself – It’s important that you recognize your achievements, even if they appear small. Establish some rewards for sticking to your fitness regimen. After one week of success, book a manicure or pedicure. After the first full month, splurge

on a new handbag. And if you fall off the waggon, don’t punish yourself! Get back up, dust yourself off, and start all over again.

To help acheive your New Year goals Jazzercise is hosting a series of Open House in Thetford on Tuesday 18th January 2011@ 7.30 pm, come along and give it a try, there will be special offers available for one night only. All class times and locations can be found on our website www.tryjazzercise.com.

Jazzercise, created by Judi Sheppard Missett, is the world’s leading dance-fitness programme.

For more information on Jazzercise go to www. tryjazzercise.com or call 07971 449 420 or email slgrayuk@yahoo.com

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Each instructor adds their own flavour to classes, fusing those hypnotic Latin rhythms with a lively and infectious party atmosphere so the focus is on having fun - while achieving long-term fitness benefits! I guarantee you will work out, love working out and get hooked.

For further information and details of any of my classes, please contact: Penny Crook on 01842 815074

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The ladies at 10 white hart street

Above: Donna Cutbush & Julie Elder of Discover Hair.

Above: Bridget Cobb of Elegance Beauty.

How Long Have You Been Hairdressing?

We’ve both been doing it 18 years or so now, but we set Discover Hair up about 9 years ago. We were initially in different premises but things have really taken off since moving to 10 White Hart Street, the space here is fantastic.

How Long Have You Been Running Elegance Beauty Salon?

I have been running Elegance Sugaring and Beauty Salon for 20 years now. I started it at home, then opened up in Guildhall Street a year after that and spent 17 years there.

What Do You Enjoy Most About Work?

JE: I love working in a team! Having everyone around provides a sense of closeness that makes even bad days into good days.

DC: The customers’ satisfaction. There is nothing as gratifying as someone leaving feeling really good about themselves

How Long Have You Been Based At 10 White Hart Street?

I opened my doors here two years ago and have never looked back.

Anything New For Discover Hair?

We have recently computerised our booking system and we’re developing a website. On the hair front, we’re shortly going to be attending a course on hair extensions, we always want to be up to date with the latest techniques.

What Have You Found Most Important In Running A Business?

We believe in developing good working relationships - especially with our support network. We are hairdressers, not accountants or web designers! Our business can’t work without other people.

What Do You Enjoy Most About Your Work?

The thing I enjoy most is talking to, and working with, all different kinds of people with different interests – both my wide variety of customers, the rest of the ladies here and my two other therapists, Kerri and Gussie.

What Does The Future Hold For Elegance?

I hope to continue being successful!

I want to be able to continue to offer clients new treatments and products, and my wealth of experience. I hope to continue to always have staff willing to offer a professional, confidential and friendly service – where the coffee is always on!

Above: Carly Maynard of Mind Over Body.

Above: Hazel Dixon of Purely Nailz.

How Long Have You Been Offering Holistic Therapies?

I started offering them 3 years ago, on top of the hairdressing which I’d been doing for the previous 8 years. I wanted to add more strings to my bow. Basically, I’m always interested in learning something new!

How Long Have You Been Running Purely Nailz?

I started in 2008 as a mobile service and came to 10 White Hart Street 2 years ago.

What Are You Most Interested In At The Moment?

I am currently completing my Reiki training – I love the way people leave feeling twice as positive as when they arrived.

What Does The Future Hold For You? Who knows?! I hope to keep spending half my time hairdressing and half my time giving holistic treatments as I am at the moment. I’m really happy based at 10 White Hart Street. Long may it last.

Are There Any Other Treatments You’re Thinking Of Offering?

I’m really open-minded to all kinds of things. At the moment, I’m thinking about Crystal Healing and Aromatherapy courses. I think Aromatherapy would really complement the massage treatments.

Other than that, it will depend what takes my fancy - watch this space!

Is There Anything New That You’ve Recently Started Offering?

My latest nail treatment is Gelish – halfway between polish and gel, it lasts about ten times longer than polish and you don’t need extensions, so you keep the natural look.

What Do You Enjoy Most About Your Work?

I love making people feel proud of their hands, making them feel more positive because they get compliments on how they look. And competitions – I have so far entered three heats of the UK Championships and hope to carry on.

So Have You Won Any Awards For Your Work?

So far, I have won 7 UK awards and 1 International award. One of my proudest moments was winning 1st in my very first competition – though it made it hard not winning the second one! I’m determined to do as well as I can and I really feel that that success carries through to my everyday work.

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Snow, ice, and cold can be especially challenging to the body and mind, as well as your car.

Is Your Vehicle Ready For Winter?

If not, there are some things you can do to help ensure that your car will start on cold mornings and survive even the nastiest winter weather.

Check Under The Bonnet Make sure that your battery and all of its connections are clean and fastened; hoses and belts securely in place; your oil and oil filter changes up to date; your

air filter clean; the radiator flushed and refilled; and your engine well tuned. One of the biggest contributors to a car not starting is the battery. If it is old and needs to be replaced, do it now!

bay is free of debris. Ice and snow can freeze your wipers in place making them completely ineffective. Never pour hot water on a windshield to remove ice. You will remove ice all right... and crack the glass in the process!

Look At The Windscreen Besides obvious cracks in your windscreen which you can have replaced, make certain that the wiper

Observe The Tyres Properly inflated all season tyres are usually all that you need for winter driving.

Carry An Emergency Kit It doesn’t take much to get stranded during winter. Even the best maintained vehicle can get caught in a snow bank or stuck in a ditch. Carrying a fully charged mobile phone for emergency purposes is essential when driving anywhere uninhabited.

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