Wymondham & Dereham - May 2017

Issue 114 May 2017

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SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL

Council awarded £70,000 for South Norfolk’s communities outh Norfolk Council has been awarded £70,000 from the Department for Communities and Local Government to build on the success of their work within the community.

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The Council will use the grant to expand its network of Community Connectors and the services they offer. Currently the Connectors work within the district to put people in touch with services, agencies and community groups that can improve people’s quality of life and help prevent problems escalating.

Currently the Council has 3 part-time Connectors working in Diss, Wymondham and Costessey, but the grant will assist in increasing the numbers to cover the whole district.

In a small change to the current approach, the community connectors will also be bringing their local knowledge and experience to GPs surgeries in a new initiative called Social Prescribing.

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South Norfolk Council’s Director of Growth and Localism Tim Horspole said: “Social Prescribing is an innovative and growing movement, which has the potential to reduce the financial burden on the NHS, and a multitude of other services.

It has been estimated that 20% of patients consult their GP for what is primarily a social problem. A large propor tion of health outcomes are also determined by social factors. Social prescription seeks to alleviate some of the pressures on the NHS; by addressing unmet needs of patients.

Mr Horspole added: “Whether a person is suffering from dementia, is an isolated

first time mum, or someone suffering from depression after a bereavement, our Connectors will be able to point them in the right direction to get the help and suppor t they need.

“It’s also true that people who are engaged in social prescribing are more likely to go on to become active members of the community – which is great as it will help to create stronger communities which promote wellbeing and where people help each other.”

The Connectors work as par t of the South Norfolk Help Hub, a multi-agency team, which includes police, social workers and council staff, that work together with families and individuals to offer long-term solutions to problems, such as the threat of homelessness or financial hardship.

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MAY be the time for a new mattress? or most of us a third of our life is spent asleep, meaning the wear on our mattress over time is considerable, yet a staggering 25% of people wouldn’t consider changing their mattress – even after more than 10 year s. It is hardly surprising then that 58% of the population complain of waking feeling stiff and achy.

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“ It is scientifically proven that couples sleep better in a bigger bed. The more space you have the freer you can move without disturbing your par tner” Take our Bed MOT (Mattress Obsolescence Test) to find out if you need a new bed. Answer yes or no to the following questions.

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How do I know which one is right for me?

A mattress that is supportive and comfortable is important, but remember, your requirement for support will differ depending on your weight and build. The best bed for your back is not always a firm one.You need a bed that will provide the right support and comfort for you. When laying on your side, ideally your spine should be parallel to the mattress and your spine should not sag down or bow up. Also remember as we age, our support requirements change. A very firm mattress when you were 35 may not be so suitable when you’re 45, comfort is important too!

Trying them out Give your self plenty of time and wear loose clothing, this helps you turn and get in and

out of beds in store. Our Mattress Specialists will point you in the right direction. Try the advised mattresses for as long as possible to get a good ‘feel’ for them.

If you sleep together, shop together Always shop with your partner, the bed must be suitable for both of you. As it is inevitable one of you may have to compromise!

Size matters It is scientifically proven that couples sleep better in a bigger bed. The more space you have the freer you can move without disturbing your partner. This is also a good idea if one or both of you get hot in bed.

If you are thinking about just a new mattress, before coming to visit us in store, check what kind of base you have and it’s condition, as some bases may be unsuitable for a new mattress. We will of course be on hand to give you the correct advice and information.

All of our divans and mattresses are sourced from National Bed Federation members, so what you are buying is exactly what it says it is, it’s made from new and clean materials and it meets the strict British Standard fire regulations. More information can be found at www.bedfed.org.uk Now that you have chosen a new bed and mattress, don’t forget that pillows are very important too. A cheap, unsupportive pillow can cause neck and back problems. These are just as important as your new mattress.

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KERRY BUTCHER

Changes In Your Tax

very time I sit down to write a piece for those lovely people at the Dispatch magazine, I never quite know how to start. So this time I thought I would look back and see what I wrote in May 2016 – just to see what has changed!

Well the first topic I wrote about was that May is officially my favourite month of the year with many spring flowers including bluebells and freesias. 12 months on, May is still my favourite month of the year with so much to look forward to and all the summer events just round the corner.

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There is so much to see and do around and about at this time of year, that I doubt that anyone wants to be stuck indoors spending ages on their tax affairs.

But despite the distractions there is actually quite a bit going on in the world of accounting so it may just be worth spending a few minutes checking out the changes so that you are up to date and don’t miss out.

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Unless you have been hiding under the bed or in a cave in Madagascar, I doubt you could avoid the “making tax digital” plans which HMRC are keen to implement as soon as possible. These plans have just been reported

There is so much to see and do around and about at this time of year, that I doubt that anyone wants to be stuck indoors spending ages on their tax affairs

on by the House of Lords who have made some radical proposals – so for now sit tight and watch this space. Be rest assured that whatever the final outcome, we will make sure that are there to help in any way we can.

In the mean time we have recently been trying to assist a number of our clients with the changes to the flat rate VAT scheme.

The flat rate scheme used to be ideal for clients who needed simplified VAT systems and had very little in the way of purchases or expenses to set against their sales VAT. Now with the introduction of the new 16.5% limited cost trader rules, suddenly the flat rate scheme doesn’t seem quite as appealing. If you have previously been using the flat rate VAT scheme and are now concerned that the new rules may be affecting you – why not come and talk to us – We have run through the new rules with many of our clients and can help opt in or out of the flat rate scheme whatever you decide to do.

April 2017 also saw a big increase in the number of employers who reached their staging dates for auto enrolment. We have been able to help a large number of our payroll clients to fulfil their duties and most

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have been really relieved to find that the actual pension requirements were not as costly or as onerous as they had first thought.

The initial percentage of contributions is really quite low and there is no need to spend a lot of money unless you really want to – there are many schemes out there which cost far less than anticipated.

Remember if you are an employer – check when your enrolment duties start and don’t get caught out. We will never tell you which pension provider to use, this must always be your decision but we can help you to get through the process unscathed.

A popular question so far this tax year amongst the KBA clients has been – “should I go limited?”

Deciding whether or not to form a limited company and transfer your business into a legal entity is a big decision and definitely not one that you should make quickly or

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lightly. There are a lot of advantages to becoming a limited company, but equally there are some disadvantages too.

Remember that if you hear someone telling you how wonderful it is to be limited and that there are no down sides – they are likely to be: Living in cloud cuckoo land, Extremely lucky or completely misunderstanding the entire system!

The biggest piece of advice that I would give is, don’t rush into anything – make sure that you understand all the implications of becoming limited, the different ways to account for salaries and dividends. Make sure you understand when your year ends will be, when your tax is due, what savings you are likely to make and ensure that everything is tied up transferring your old business into the new incorporation. Don’t leave any lose ends and don’t leave any assets in the old business. It is really impor tant to ensure

that you obtain a true and fair valuation of all equipment and assets – so that no questions can be asked later when the entire process is not fresh in your mind.

Incorporating a company can be relatively straight forward but make sure that you understand exactly who is going to be a director, what the shareholdings should be, who should be appointed as shareholders etc and most of all get your timings right.

Companies House and HMRC have different filing requirements and it can be costly and stressful if you get into a muddle.

Why not come and have a chat with us first – we can run through all the possibilities and make sure that you know exactly what you want to achieve, what the criteria are and the deadlines.

Most of all whatever you decide to do in May – make it count for you and enjoy every minute.

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With over 300 dishes to choose from across a variety of ranges, there are options to suit all tastes, appetites and dietar y requirements. If you’re looking to eat well this year, our Nutritious and Delicious range is the way to go. Packed with tasty meals low in salt, sugar and fat, it’s easy to see why this range is a customer favourite.

Our brochure has a great selection of dishes perfect for summer, such as Chicken and Spring Vegetable Casserole, Fish in White Wine & Asparagus Sauce and Spanish Omelette. New this season is ‘Meals for Two,’ a range designed specifically for sharing, so now you can order your favourite dishes in a generous portion guaranteed to satisfy two. Our new and 10 | Wymondham & Dereham

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With over 300 dishes to choose from across a variety of ranges, there are options to suit all tastes

Each and every meal is created by our chefs in Wiltshire and frozen to lock the goodness in. The team work with our dietitian, to ensure all meals are nutritionally balanced, and have recently created the ‘Free From’ range, for those who have to avoid certain ingredients. With options to suit all individual tastes and preferences, this

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THE NORFOLK & NORWICH FESTIVAL The Norfolk & Norwich Festival comes round next month,

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orwich-born arts writer, Tony Cooper, takes a look at the pick of the crop

THEATRE / DANCE Summer. Autumn. Winter. Spring.

Saturday/Sunday, 13th/14th May (2pm)

In Summer. Autumn. Winter. Spring. the internationally-renowned theatre company, Quarantine, takes a look at the human life-cycle in a brand-new show focusing on living, dying and one’s relationship with time.

Comprising three live performances and a film, the work’s epic in scale, ambition and subject with each piece having a distinctive flavour. For instance, Summer. gathers dozens of people on stage responding to events on the day of performance, Autumn. unfolds as a two-hour interval in history, full of food, conversation and clairvoyance, Winter. meets a woman preparing for death and Spring. focuses on pregnant women and imagines lives as yet unlived.

Chotto Desh

Thursday 18th May (7.30pm)

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from Britain to Bangladesh. The work draws upon Khan’s unique quality of cross-cultural storytelling, weaving together a playful story of a boy who angers the forest gods by collecting their forbidden honey. The production’s reworked from Akram Khan’s Olivier Award-winning autobiographical show DESH and is adapted by director, Sue Buckmaster, of Theatre-Rites.

We Meet in Paradise

Wednesday/Thursday, 17th/18th May (8.30pm) A roaming wooden box searches for a place to land after a long journey through unknown lands. Masked characters emerge to tell tales of their escape and arrival, dreams and fears - and how they started their lives anew. Exile is the name of their destination. Asylum is their hope. For this mask-theatre piece, TheatreFragile met with local refugees and support workers to gather their stories and experiences. These unheard voices will take centre-stage of an interactive performance poetically presenting the complex issues of exile.

Super Sunday

Monday/Tuesday, 15th/16th May (8pm)

After the storming success of White Nights at last year’s festival, the riotous Finnishbased circus troupe, Race Horse Company,

returns to Norwich Theatre Royal with their brand-new show, Super Sunday, which is big on flying, big on thrills and big on mindblowing skills.

VISUAL ARTS Museum of the Moon

Friday 12th to Sunday 21st May (various times) A giant inflatable moon featuring detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface will change the landscape of The Forum in Norwich city centre for the first week of the festival in the captivating show, Museum of the Moon. With an atmospheric soundscape, audiences are invited to relax on deckchairs and bask in the moonlight while a lineup of lunar-inspired live music, dance and performance will happen beneath the moon from the likes of Rabo de Foguete, Total Ensemble Theatre Company and Norwich Cathedral Choir. Museum of the Moon is the brainchild of Luke Jerram, well known worldwide for large-scale public artworks he creates encouraging public participation.

VR Playground

Friday 12th to Saturday 27th May (all day) A collective of artists, designers, engineers, scientists and technologists comprise Thrill Laboratory who specialise in projecting art and creating new forms to deliver a thrilling

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MUSIC American Style

Friday 19th May (8pm)

Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson - who’ll be joined by special guest, Rubin Kodheli, in American Style - have collaborated over many years on various live and recording projects and came together to create American Style in 2015, a work which has grown and developed into a unique piece of art. Trading songs and improvising, the pair approach the piece with a loose and inventive feel - a collaboration with the ghostly and majestic spoken performances and words of such good friends as Allen Ginsberg, Lou Reed and Leonard Cohen.

Naturally 7

Sunday 14th May (7.30pm)

In a music world rife with technological tricks of the trade, Naturally 7 celebrates the beauty of the human voice. The collective bring their distinct and charming a cappella style to gospel, R&B, soul and jazz, performing classics in ways you’ve never heard them before. The group has toured the world with artists as diverse as Michael Bublé, Quincy Jones and Ludacris while their rendition of ‘In the Air Tonight’, performed on the Paris Metro, quickly gained them over six million views on YouTube.

PERFORMANCE The Way You Look (At Me) Tonight

Tuesday/Wednesday 23rd/24th May (7.30pm)

Dancing, singing, telling stories and asking questions, leading UK disabled artist, Claire Cunningham, team up with international choreographer and performer, Jess Curtis, in The Way You Look (At Me) Tonight, comprising performance, original music and video to wrestle (sometimes literally) with important questions about our habits and practices of

perceiving each other and the world. The work’s a collaboration with noted author and philosopher of perception Dr Alva Noe, video artist Yoann Trellu, composer Matthias Herrmann and dramaturge, Luke Pell.

many art forms presented in unusual indoor and outdoor spaces, festivals, venues, galleries and digital worlds.

The Arms of Sleep

Following the multi-award-winning What I Learned From Johnny Bevan, Luke Wright’s second verse play deals with love, loss and belief against a backdrop of scuzzy indie venues and ’80s politics. One can expect jangling guitars, visceral verse and a Morrissey-sized measure of hear tache.

Frankie Vah - written and performed by Luke Wright - is directed by Joe Murphy with a score by Ian Catskilkin and lighting

by Tom Clutterbuck.

Monday 22nd to Friday 26th May (9.30pm to 8am)

In The Arms of Sleep - a ten-hour choral piece featuring specially-written music by Helen Chadwick, Orlando Gough, Jonathan Baker and John Hopkins - is this year’s offering from The Voice Project. They’ll gather 40 audience members to form a choir and travel into the space of sleep where galaxies and so forth are born. The setting’s the Georgiandesigned Assembly House in Theatre Street, Norwich, where guests will spend the night surrounded by sound and shadows, balancing and drifting between sleep and wakefulness.

Night Magic

Monday/Tuesday, 22nd/23rd May (10pm)

Inspired by turn-of-the-century spiritualism, Victorian sideshows and the golden era of vaudeville, Night Magic lifts the veil and enters into the realms of the unknown. One will witness death-defying magic, euphoric aerial acts and enchanting live music in this exciting new show from home-grown talents, Hocus Pocus Theatre and Gossamer Thread’s Vaudeville Co. Audiences are invited to stay after the performance to dance with Death and soak up the atmosphere as DJ Jazzlord spins a heavenly mix of jazz and gems from his vintage vinyl collection.

Rear View

Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th May (various times)

The streets of Norwich will become the stage as one takes a tour aboard IOU’s custom-made bus for an unforgettable journey. Beginning in a life-drawing class, Rear View quickly becomes a moving adventure about a woman’s life led by performance poets, Cecilia Knapp and Jemima Foxtrot, who’ll be making reflections, predictions and observations that blur the line between reality and fiction. IOU has a 40-year-old tradition of creating work that combines

Frankie Vah

Friday/Saturday, 26th/27th May (7.30pm)

MUSIC Dee Dee Bridgewater

Saturday 20th May (8pm)

A fantastic live performer, Dee Dee Bridgewater - a Grammy and Tony Awardwinning artist, producer and UN Ambassador - is one of today’s leading female jazz vocalists.

She puts her own unique spin on standards as well as taking intrepid leaps of faith in re-envisioning jazz classics. Dee Dee will be performing songs from her new album ‘Memphis’ while returning to her roots but will also be offering a ground-breaking reimagining of American Blues and R&B classics.

Britten Sinfonia Beethoven with Thomas Adès

Friday 26th May (7.30pm)

Centred on the work and influence of Beethoven, the audience will first hear his witty first symphony paired with the virtuosic second complemented by Gerald Barry’s powerful new setting of Beethoven’s famous love letters to his ‘immortal beloved’. Hearing how one of the most celebrated composer/conductors working today will interpret and illuminate these iconic works is set to be a major event in the classicalmusic side to the festival.

Reason in Madness

Monday 22nd May (7.30pm)

The idea of madness has a strange allure. It has fascinated composers for centuries. For instance, Shakespeare’s hypnotic portrayal of the ill-fated Ophelia provided no shortage of inspiration for a rich array of art songs. In Reason in Madness, world-renowned soprano, Carolyn Sampson, is joined by pianist, Joseph Middleton, for an exploration of madness in music ranging from the unsettling beauty of Richard Strauss’ ethereal ‘Ophelia Lieder’ to the sumptuous hedonism of Debussy’s ‘Chanson de Bilitis’.

The festival runs from Friday 12th to Sunday 28th May. The box office is situated at Norwich Theatre Royal: 01603 766400. Online booking: www.nnfestival. org.uk. Concessions and Under-26s discounts available.

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EAST ANGLIAN CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Opening night of 42nd Street in London is attended by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge in suppor t of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). he Duchess of Cambridge, who is Royal Patron EACH, attended the opening night of popular Broadway show 42nd Street in London in support of the charity’s nook appeal.

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The new revival of the classic musical, starring Grammy award winner Sheena Easton opened at the Theatre Royal on Drury Lane, on Tuesday, 4th April. The Duchess joined the cast on stage at the end of the show where she was presented with a pair of tap shoes.

The Duchess of Cambridge was greeted upon arrival and hosted by Lord Michael Grade, the show’s co-producer, and presented to Graham Butland (EACH Chief Executive) and 12-year old Ollie Duel. Ollie uses the EACH hospice at Milton in Cambridgeshire and presented Her Royal Highness with her programme for the evening.

Ollie lives in Cambridge and he attended the evening with his parents, Claire and Gavin, and 18-year-old sister Georgina. Ollie has a complex medical condition that affects his bowel and stomach which means he has to be attached to several tubes to help with breathing, feeding and more. He is also 14 | Diss & Attleborough

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around seeing to his every need! EACH makes a really hard time just that little easier to deal with.”

Ollie’s family has been on a journey full of ups and downs, but one constant source of positivity and support has been EACH. Mum Claire explains just how much the charity means to them: “EACH enables us to be a

The charity was already pledged a gift of £250,000 for the opening night and further support was donated during the show on Tuesday evening.

EACH makes a really hard time just that little easier to deal with.

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Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron of EACH, helped to launch the nook appeal in 2014.

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50 GEMS OF NORFOLK!

Dispatch Magazine editor Jonathan Hor swell turns the tables to inter view Pete Goodrum about his new book.

Other than those , how did you go about choosing your ’50 Gems’?

It wasn’t easy! There’s so much to love about Norfolk it was difficult to refine the choice down to just 50!

’50 Gems of Norfolk’

by Pete Goodrum is published by Amberley Books and is available in all good bookstores, and online.

Interview By Jonathan Horswell, Editor, Dispatch Magazine

s you probably know, our regular Fine People columnist is also an author, as well as a tv and r adio presenter. I couldn’t resist the oppor tunity to tur n the tables and inter view him about his latest book!

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So this is a bit different Pete - you’re the one being inter viewed for Fine City. It’s usually the other way round!

I know! It does feel r ather odd. Off you go!

What made you wr ite this book, after your previous r ather more histor ically dr iven books?

It was an odd coincidence . As you know I wr ite and present the Mustard TV ser ies ‘Norfolk’s Hidden Gems’. My publisher s asked me to wr ite a book called ’50 Gems of Norfolk’ and initially I was, to be honest, a bit confused. I thought there must be some sor t of link. It tur ned out to be a happy coincidence .

Your wor k on the tv ser ies must have helped though.

It did. Needless to say some of the ‘gems’ I’d visited for the tv ser ies found their way into the book.

You seem to have covered quite a r ange of places.

I have . I wanted it to be wide r anging to reflect the sheer var iety of the county. So I’ve chosen some towns and villages, and covered some aspects of Norwich. But I’ve also selected some intangible things - like the Norfolk accent for instance . And some people who I think are impor tant to Norfolk and its histor y.

You say in the introduction that it’s a ‘per sonal’ selection.

I do. And I really wanted to make that point. As I was saying ear lier, there’s so much to choose from, and it would be impossible to make a definitive choice . So it’s my selection.

And I’ve featured the 50 Gems alphabetically - as far as possible - to be fair about it.

The book really does under line how much you love Norfolk.

Thank you! I’m glad that comes through. I do love Norwich and Norfolk. It’s my home , it’s where I’m from. There so much that’s interesting about our histor y, and so much that goes on here now. I want the book to be attr active to locals as well as visitor s.

I think you’ve achieved that! I was amused to see that you included Jack Valentine!

Ha! I decided on him ver y ear ly in the process. He appear s to be genuinely, uniquely, ‘Norfolk’. And in a way that’s what the book is about. Things and places that make Norfolk unique . Because it is!

I share your enthusiasm. And I know your reader s will.

Thanks. I appreciate that. What’s it like being the inter viewer?

It’s been a pleasure . But shall we change places again now?

I’ve got magazines to edit!

Fair enough. I’ve got a column to wr ite!

I do love Norwich and Norfolk. It’s my home, it’s where I’m from. There so much that’s interesting about our history, and so much that goes on here now.

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