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More New Guests Announced For Abbey Fest 2011 John Hessenthaler of OEP Live! Presents…

LULU has just announced* a very special guest performing with her on stage on Friday, 22nd July 2011 - from The Bee Gees- Robin Gibb.

Robin Gibb is best known as a member of the Bee Gees, co-founded with his twin brother Maurice, and elder brother Barry. The trio started their musical career in Australia and found major success when they returned to England.With record sales estimated in excess of 100 million, the Bee Gees became one of the most successful pop groups of all time. This is a very rare UK appearance indeed.

Girlband “Farming Babes” are confirmed to appear at Abbey Fest 2011 on Friday, 22nd July 2011. The x5 students entered the Tractor Factor music competition run by the Farmer’s Guardian and are down to the last 6. If they win, they will play at Glastonbury.

“Farming Babes” admit that it was all a bit of fun and singing is not their forte. With their farming backgrounds, promoting farming and the countryside is the goal and their increasing popularity is already achieving this by putting a feminine twist on a male dominated occupation.

This really is a very rare opportunity to see two world class iconic acts on stage together which should not be missed.

“Farming Babes” will perform their hit, “Farmer Shop” which is a parody of 50 Cents’ smash hit “Candy Shop”. Take a listen.

ABBEY FEST continue to add attractions to this East Anglian festival of music weekend stay tuned to www.abbeygardensfestival.co.uk

Identical twins “JEDWARD” are confirmed to perform at Abbey Fest 2011 on Friday, 22nd July 2011. The Irish duo found fame on the 6th series of The X-Factor in 2009. JEDWARD’S first single “Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)”, which was a collaboration

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with 90’s hip hop star Vanilla Ice, was released on 31st January 2010. It hit No.1 in the Irish single charts and No.2 in the UK single charts.

They released their debut album, “Planet Jedward”, on 26th July 2010 which reached No.1 on the Irish album charts and No.17 on the UK album charts.

“Planet Jedward” was certified platinum in Northern Ireland.

Representing Ireland, JEDWARD performed “Lipstick” in this year’s 56th Eurovision Song Contest in Dusseldorf.

They finished 8th and the song has gone to No.1 in the Irish single charts.

Abbey Fest will happen over three nights at the picturesque Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 22nd/23rd/ 24th July 2011 Feel the groove and let good things happen.

Further acts and guests to be announced soon.

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Tickets Adult £32.50 Children under 14 - £10.00 Children under 5 – FREE Box Office – Tel: 01603 508050 Email: www.ueaticketbookings. co.uk Collect tickets in person (no booking fee): Balaam’s Music Shop, 103 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds – Tel: 01284 766933 Ticket Terms and Conditions see www.abbeygardensfestival.co.uk TIMELESS! SOULFUL!! ELECTRIC!!!

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WYMONDHAM Local Scouts Joined Partner Agencies And Police To Work Together To Tidy Up Their Community Twenty six members of the 1st Wymondham scouts gave up their Sunday morning to work alongside officers from the Wymondham Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) and South Norfolk Council to clear up the roundabout at the junction of Ayton Road/Browick Road for local residents to enjoy.

The appearance of this roundabout was raised by local residents as an issue to be considered by the SNT at a previous South Norfolk Action Panel (SNAP) meeting.

There were concerns it was overgrown and unsightly, and required attention for both visual and safety reasons.

Sgt Jim Heath of Wymondham SNT said: said: “The purpose of carrying out the gardening work was to tidy up the area by weeding and planting new plants, and to encourage local youngsters to take pride in their neighbourhood.”

“It was a great way for the local scouts to give something back to their community, whilst also contributing to their Police Community Challenge Award for which they are all working to gain. I am pleased with what they did, and impressed at their hard work.”

The team spent the morning digging and weeding the roundabout and surrounding area, and planting new flowers in the centre of the roundabout, creating a pleasant environment for those that live near it or drive by the roundabout. The planning of this project was completed by the scouts and

Wymondham SNT officers Sergeant Jim Heath and PC Sam Poole, and support was received by local people.

Scout leader Tim Percival said: “The youngsters were fantastic to work with, and put a great deal of effort in, working hard to achieve the end result. It was great to see them working together and interacting with local people with a sense of community spirit.”

Wymondham Garden Centre, based on Tuttles Lane, kindly supplied all of the plants at cost price for the youngsters to use in this project, and the scouts

brought their own tools for the work.

Local DJ’s from CDS Sounds and N-Joy Sounds donated £100 to help fund this project.

Toucan Tool Hire kindly provided the safety barriers free of charge to make the area safe for those working.

To speak to a member of the Wymondham Safer Neighbourhood Team call 0845 456 4567 alternatively e-mail sntwymondham@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

Kerry Butcher By now hopefully the summer is in full swing and you are enjoying the sunshine.

You should have received your P60 if you are employed and no doubt have also heard from the tax credits department.

Did you know that we can help you with your tax credit queries and it is really important to get this form right. This can be difficult if you are self employed or your situation is complicated. Why not come in

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and have a chat with us, the first meeting is free and we can help you to fill in that dreaded form. We can also help with other aspects including employment, self employment, payroll and tax returns.

Just give us a ring and find out how we can help you. We look forward to hearing from you.

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The Original Wymondham Les King Town Guide 2011 - 2012 Presidents Trophy As a Dispatch Magazine reader / advertiser, you know it’s Wymondham’s favourite, free local magazine.

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or know the local area at all, as they are almost in Suffolk, produce YOUR Town Guide. This company claims to be “Your Local Magazine”, but to be frank, they’re about as local as linguini!

You also know it’s one of the most effective ways of communicating your club, organisation or business information to as many local people as possible.

We’re local people running a local business, just down the road from Wymondham, producing a truly local magazine, for local Wymondham people.

As well as Dispatch Magazine and Wymondham Online (www.wymondhamonline.co.uk), for more than five years now, we’ve been publishing “The Official Wymondham Town Guide”. We know how effective it’s been because we keep seeing the same businesses advertising in it again and again every year. In fact, you could say we know exactly who’s who in Wymondham, and we let the locals know as well.

However, this year, your Town Council have decided to appoint a new company, who have never worked in Wymondham,

Quite why your Town Council does not uphold ‘Keeping Business in the Community’, and support a local company who is better placed to bring real benefits to the people of Wymondham, is beyond us, as this other company doesn’t know Wymondham at all, or the locals, quite the way we do. So this year, at the request of many local businesses and residents in Wymondham, we’ll continue to publish the “The Original Wymondham Town Guide” again. And here’s your chance to not only get your name in front of more local people than ever before, but to do your business with a truly “local” business, at a really “local” price!

As we already operate in Wymondham, we already have 99.9% of the correct information we need, relating to Clubs, Organisations and Businesses.

However, to ensure we do have your right information, please make sure the details in the last Town Guide, which we published, are correct, and contact us if they need changing.

Charity Match – Friday 5th August.

Each year Les King has a president charity match, Friday 5th August Wymondham Town v Dereham. This game is kindly sponsored by Money Properties. Les King is Life President of Wymondham Town, once Vice President of Dereham Town.

A well known sports personality is to be announced later.

The game will kick off at 6.30pm, all proceeds to Star Throwers Cancer Charity which is based in Wymondham.

Wymondham Choral Society Wymondham Choral Society will be presenting their Summer Concert in Wymondham Abbey on Saturday 9th July, starting at 7.30pm.

Under the baton of their Musical Director Claire Dixon, they will be performing Puccini’s “Messa di Gloria” in the first half, whilst after the interval a more mixed programme will include solo items from three talented local singers Billie Robson (Soprano), William Falconer (Tenor), and Mark Horner (Bass-Baritone), a piano duet featuring

accompanist Tom Primrose and William Falconer, this time as pianist, to complement the main work, Tippett’s “Five Spirituals” from the choir.

Tickets priced at £10 (£5 under-16s) are available in advance from Reeves in Wymondham, or Prelude Records in Norwich, or on the door.

Do you have a view regarding your Town Council? If so Tweet us: @Dispatch_Mag and start your message with #WTC. We look forward to working with you again, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch 01953 456789.

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Boxercise Boxercise classes use traditional boxing techniques and equipment to create a fun and energy busting exercise class.

It combines pad and glove work with circuit For more information contact style exercises that will challenge every Benn Evans 07949221355 person. It is a fun and friendly atmosphere or bennevans@aol.com aimed at men, woman and young adults (13 years onwards) no matter what your fitness level. I am a qualified Boxercise fitness instructor and complete many courses to offer interesting new ideas to fitness.

I will be looking into running children exercise classes in the future. I offer the first class free so you can come along and try it out.

An Evening With Julie Felix Come to an Evening of Folk with the one & only Julie Felix.

Date: Friday 22nd July Time: 7.30pm – 10.00pm Venue: Central Hall, Back Ln, Wymondham Tickets are £12.50, Concessions £10.

Tickets available from Reeves Book Shop,

2 Market Street, Wymondham or by calling 01953 600563.

All profits to East Anglian Air Ambulance Registered Charity No: 1083876.

The Spirit Of Breckland Comes To Norwich Following on from the success of their summer exhibition at St. Margaret’s Church of Art last July, the Breckland Artists return with another exciting and vibrant two-week exhibition in July 2011.

This year, Breckland Artists, a diverse group of 15 professional and exhibiting artists which includes painters, potters, sculptors and textile artists, delivers a new show that draws upon the spirit of Breckland.

Breckland Artists are a diverse group, living and working in the south west of the county, who originally got together following participation in the Norfolk Open Studios scheme nearly a decade ago. The group’s longevity and appeal owes much to the diversity of subject matter and the range of techniques employed. This summer Breckland Artists are returning to St Margaret’s Church of Art for the fifth year and will be celebrating their tenth anniversary in 2012.

Roger Gamble, Chairman and one of the founder members said, “Breckland is a special place for many of us, influencing our work, and I am sure that those who visit our exhibitions take away something of the spirit of place that is present in the art we create.”

He continues, “Members have been included in, and won awards in, major national and regional exhibitions and we continue to deliver a vibrant body of work.”

The work produced by three of the group’s new members underlines the influence of the Breckland landscape on their art. Milly Welby, a sculptor, illustrates the strong connection between her work, its sense of place and the act of artistic creation. “My work stems from a core belief that there is

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beauty in everything and that through our senses we can discover this truth. To work in stone outside in the elements allows me to experience this belief first hand. To hear the sound of the chisel on stone, to feel the shape emerging and the textures change under my hands, to smell the dust in the air and the orange oil of mason’s polish in the final preparation, and finally to stand back and see what is emerging from the stone and my imagination.”

For Malcolm Jarvis it is the clarity of the Breckland light that provides his motivation. Working in pastels, Malcolm utilises the nature of Breckland as his starting point, distilling the essence of the scene to produce his finished piece. Helen du Feu, a painter, uses patterns found in nature to create abstract or semi-abstract work in vibrant acrylic. “In my work I try to invoke the spirit of a place, both imagined and remembered, rather than the place itself. I like to think of my paintings as landscapes of the heart.”

The Breckland Artists’ show will be held in the fine space of St. Margaret’s Church of Art, located in St. Benedict’s, Norwich. Staffed by the artists themselves, the show runs from Monday 18th July through to Saturday 30th July, 10am to 5pm, daily except Sundays. www.brecklandartists.com

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Macmillan Cancer Support – Garden Fete Sunday 3rd July 2011 – 2.00 – 4.00pm.

The Grange, Hargham Road, Attleborough This very popular event usually attracts lots of people and we are hoping for some good weather to make the day a success.

There will be:Strawberry Cream Teas, Tombola, Raffle, Games, Plants, Bowling for the Pig, Cakes, Books, Bric-a-Brac and much more.

Support are able to provide funding for the word needed to help those and their families living with cancer in this area.

Do come along and support our cause as with your help Macmillan Cancer

The Book Fountain Invites You… To a late night shopping evening.

Robert and Wendy would like to invite you to join them for a glass of wine and Late Night Shopping Evening on Thursday 7th July 5pm till 7pm.

drink, we look forward to seeing you.

Special discounts will apply on the evening.

Mad Hatter Tea Shop, Wardrobes, Yum Yums and several more, see you on the 7th!

Also open for the late night shopping event is Diva,

Come into town listen to the Jazz in the Market Place and join us at the shop in St Wharton’s Court, Wymondham for a

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WYMONDHAM News

Have You Ever Thought About Joining An Adult Education Course...

But worried about whether you’d like it? Or maybe there are skills you need to learn but have never quite got round to it?

Well now’s your chance!

These free short courses are aimed at people aged 19+ who want to return to learning after a break and are either unemployed or haven’t got many current or relevant qualifications.

If you complete the course you will usually earn a certificate but there are no tests involved, and the sessions are all friendly and relaxed.

See the adjoining advert for times and dates.

Please book in advance by phoning 01953 455634 or calling into Attleborough Community and Enterprise Centre.

Dressmaking Skills for Beginners Here’s a chance to try out some common dressmaking skills by making cushion covers or a bag. You will need to bring some fabric with you, so please enquire when you sign up for the course.

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Computers for Jobsearching Computer skills are essential when you are looking for a job and if you are one of the many people who feel left behind, this is the course for you. You’ll be looking at various websites that advertise jobs, and learn how to download application forms or CV templates, complete them on the computer and email them to employers.

Make the Most of your Digital Photos Bring along your digital camera and we will show you how to transfer your photos onto a computer, resize and position them and then print them. If you haven’t got a digital camera, please tell us when you sign up for the course and we will make other arrangements for you.

Money Made Simple Would you like to feel more in control of your finances? Do you want to make

sure that no-one can take advantage of you? This course takes the stress out of managing your money and helps you feel more confident about your ability.

You won’t be judged in any way or asked to disclose any personal financial information.

Safety in the Kitchen Please note: this course is held at Oak Lodge, Wayland Close, Attleborough.

Come and watch a trained Chef cookery demonstrate some simple tasty dishes and find out about the food hygiene issues concerning them. You will also understand how to stay safe while working in a kitchen and learn some very basic First Aid in case things go wrong.

British Sign Language (BSL) – First Steps for Volunteers This non-accredited course is only available to people who work for a registered charity or community group,

either in a paid job or in a voluntary capacity. It is a complete beginners’ course for people who want to widen their understanding of the Deaf community and no prior knowledge of BSL is needed.

The groups are fun and friendly and you’ll learn to use numbers and fingerspelling, and how to talk about the weather, travelling, and directions.

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Gold Award For Andrew Anglia Computer Solutions A South Norfolk funeral director has been awarded the profession’s ‘gold standard’ diploma.

as a town councillor in order to focus on his studies.

“I’m very proud of the job we do – it’s a great privilege to help families deal with the loss of a loved one,” said Andrew Free.

Above: Andrew Free from Rosedale Funeral Home.

Married with two children, Andrew is a keen supporter of local charities – and an advocate for fellow independent high street businesses.

Rosedale Funeral Home’s Andrew Free has further topped up his professional qualifications with the internationally recognised National Association of Funeral Directors’ Diploma in Funeral Directing.

Andrew is one of three generations of his family working at Rosedale – his 15-year-old son Lewis helps out with weekend vehicle valeting while fatherin-law Alan Booth is a part-time driver/ bearer.

“Staff training and development is something we take great pride in at Rosedale and it’s great that Andrew has reached this milestone,” said Rosedale’s Anne Beckett-Allen.

Established in 2004, Rosedale, a family run business, has funeral homes in Diss, Wymondham, Attleborough, Halesworth and Bungay, with a branch due to open soon in Beccles.

A resident of Attleborough, Andrew joined Rosedale six years ago, standing down

For further information please visit: www.rosedalefuneralhome.co.uk

Anglia Computer Solutions Ltd is in the position to cover all aspects of computing whether you are a home user or work in a business of 30.

Below we go into a bit of detail as to the services we provide.

Sales - Each of our shops are stocked with a wide array of products. We have a huge selection of reconditioned laptops ranging from £129 - £249. We also stock ranges of both new and factory refurbished PC’s and Laptops from £299. You will also find ink for nearly every type of printer in both original and compatible cartridges. As well as all this we stock accessories, cables, components - something for all your computing needs.

Repairs - Every branch has a workshop fully equipped to diagnose and repair your PC and laptop problems. Simply drop it in, we will take your details, have a look and ring you with a no obligation quote.

Virus Removals - Viruses are becoming a big problem for home users and businesses alike. If quickly contained, most viruses can be removed for £20.

Upgrades - Replacing equipment can be costly, have you ever considered an upgrade? Drop in your equipment and we’ll give you a free quote on what options you have.

Photos - Our Wymondham branch has a photo kiosk! Bring in your camera, memory card, phone or flash pen and we can print off your photos in a variety of sizes whilst you wait!

Callouts - Can’t get your computer to us? Is it a problem you need resolved at home? We come to you! For a fixed fee of £39.99 you get the callout and up to an hours labour.

Websites - In need of a website?

We offer the full service from design and creation to hosting and support from £299. Search engine optimisation and a full user interface to edit the website can also be provided on request.

The Kitchen Centre The Kitchen Centre Wymondham has been established since 1993.

Over the years they have supplied and installed hundreds of kitchens in Wymondham and the surrounding areas, resulting in most of their work coming from recommendations.

The company offers a professional friendly service. Pauline Henderson, the proprietor, personally deals with the customers from the main design of the kitchen to overseeing the whole project. Pat deals with accounts,

Jane with all secretarial and computerised drawings, and Susan covers the office on Saturdays.

The company uses locally made high quality rigid units, with self closing drawers and doors, supplies all styles of worktops from laminates to granite and corian and deals with most brands of appliances.

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Nest Residential Lettings And Management Nest Residential Lettings and Management was established in 2007 to provide a full lettings and management service to the beautiful coastal town of Southwold.

Due to the company’s rapid growth and success it has recently relocated to King Street in Norwich in order to provide a central operating base for the East Anglian region.

Management and Client Accounting departments provide both landlords and tenants with the comfort that any enquiries will always be answered professionally and efficiently.

At Nest, rather than focusing on sales targets, the company prides itself on reputation and building strong relationships with their clients, by providing a tailored and personal service to suit each individual landlord. Nest offers a range of services, from introducing a tenant to the property and initial administration, to full management; tailoring a lettings package to suit all requirements. The staff understand that no property or landlord is the same, therefore the service given reflects the individual needs of each client, and extra effort is made to ensure that every property is given the full attention it deserves.

All Nest properties are listed on the major internet portals, and local advertising and press is utilised in order to ensure that each property receives maximum exposure to find suitable tenants. The types of property that are offered range from studio apartments to grand houses, and are aimed at professionals looking to rent both in and around Norwich, and throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Once suitable tenants are sourced they are vetted thoroughly using a professional referencing procedure, and when moved in the property is regularly checked and monitored to ensure that it is kept in good order and that any maintenance issues are addressed effectively. A professional inventory service and the use of reliable contractors also aid the landlord’s peace of mind when letting their property by ensuring that the condition of the premises

is noted and monitored, and that any maintenance issues are resolved to the highest standards.

Nest Residential Lettings and Management have a passion for property and believe in providing a personal service and building strong relationships with their clients, in order to meet their exact letting requirements. If you need any help or advice regarding letting your property or

any aspect of the rental process then their friendly and approachable staff are always on hand to offer guidance without pressure or obligation.

Nest’s main aim is to take the stress out of letting, therefore if you have a property to let and would like any advice then please contact the team anytime on 01603 621180 or office@letnest.co.uk.

Above: Owl Barn, Haveringland, Guide price £2000pcm.

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MBS Event Wymondham The Green Dragon Inn 16th & 17th July 2011.

Above: Thomas Goodrum (R) British Schools Champion 2011, Nick Parker (L) British Schools Bronze 2011 Did you know that there is now the most fantastic Martial Art and Wellbeing Centre opened in Wymondham? This wonderful space has been created through the hard work of Chris Claydon who with the help of friends has turned an industrial unit into an impressive five roomed centre, with a reception area. It is a well lit space currently offering Judo and other Martial arts; Pole fitness, Zumba, Boxercise, as well a therapy room, a comfortable reception area and ample parking.

To help bring funding and promote this centre, which is a registered charity, Spirit Essence is arranging a weekend of wellbeing and spiritual development through a Psychic Supper Surprise, Mind, Body, Spirit Fayre and Clairvoyant Evening.

The weekend starts on Saturday 16th July with a Psychic Supper with a twist. 48 people are invited to come and learn about different skills of the psychic world and enjoy an entertaining evening including a hot supper. Some of the skills on offer are angels, past life regression, dowsing and chinese astrology. Tickets are £18 per person and include a 2 course supper and a goody bag. This is a ticket only event, starting at 7pm til 10pm (doors open 6.30pm).

On Sunday 17th July you are invited to attend a day where you can sample

Up and coming events. different ways of improving your wellbeing.

There are a variety of stalls offering therapies, readings and gifts, as well as talks and demonstrations providing an opportunity to learn more about your own well being. There is an entrance fee of £1.50 per person (£1 with this article, under 14’s free) which will be donated to the centre and The Brain Tumour Awareness charity. Refreshments will be available all day. Doors open to public 10am til 4.30pm.

On Sunday evening there is an Evening of Clairvoyance with Tina Wilkins and her Developing Mediums. If you are interested in spirit communication or want to see if a loved one has a message for you then this event is an opportunity to open that doorway. Tickets are £6 prebooked per person, or £8 on the door. Evening starts at 6.30pm til 9.00pm (doors open 6pm refreshments available in the break).

To find out more about this event or purchase tickets contact www.spiritessence.co.uk or call Tina Wilkins on 01603 414663 or Chris at the Martial Arts and Wellbeing Centre, Unit 4 Phillip Ford Way, Silfield Road, Wymondham, NR18 9AQ who can also tell you more about this amazing centre. www. wymondhamjudoclub.wordpress.com

After just missing out on the top spot of ‘Community Pub of the year 2011’ last year, we need our customers to rally round and get their nominations in by 31st July.

We are also asking local businesses for a small donation to put towards a Raffle on the day, if any businesses would be interested in helping us out please get in touch.

To nominate us, visit www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/pubs, text “Green Dragon” to 80010 (standard network rate) or email pubs@s-norfolk.gov.net and tell them why you think we should win this year.

We will be holding our annual beer festival from Friday 26th August – Sunday 28th August, there will be a wide selection of Beers, music over the weekend includes James Summerhill an extremely talented young Wymondham Guitarist, with a huge range of songs spanning over 50 years.

Nominations must be received by 31st July 2011 for this round… thank you!

On the 6th August we are hosting a charity day for “Star Throwers” & “Street Child of Sierra Leone.”

Louise Townsend who has been growing her hair for 7 ½ years which as you can imagine is now extremely long, is having her head shaved and ‘Hairy’ Grant Fiddy will be having his chest waxed, both to raise money for the two charities.

James Summerhill a local guitarist will be playing during the afternoon.

James has an amazing voice and is certainly one to watch out for!

We also have Tallis, a local 4 piece folk band, who keep peoples toes tapping for hours.

These are just two of the acts booked, so join us over the weekend to enjoy many more!

Look out for further information on our website & facebook

Above: Wymondham Judo Club Coaches and a few of the students

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dereham Innovation Generates £2 Million For Council Despite the economic downturn a forward thinking district authority is continuing to invest in property and is seeing a £2 million return each year.

He said: “At Breckland we have for many years believed in running the council as a business.

The private sector has responded to the current economic conditions through greater efficiency and revised business processes and we are responding in the same way.”

Breckland Council, in Norfolk, is proud to boast the lowest district council tax in the country, an achievement which Leader William Nunn puts down in part to its focus on asset management.

“The private sector is increasingly recognising and promoting property as a strategic resource to meet organisational objectives.

The council’s portfolio includes 200 individual properties and 5,000 pieces of land and they are managing to maintain high levels of occupancy of around 95pc.

Whilst this is generally seen as a new phenomenon in the public sector Breckland Council has been leading this field for several years.” A Golf and Leisure Hotel complex and 25,000 sq ft of retail

space make up part of the councils existing portfolio.

So what of the future? This year they are in negotiations to acquire a set of 12 industrial units in Thetford and looking into offering Finders Fee proposals and Agency agreements for other landlords in the area.

from property investments than cash deposits and reduce our dependency on council tax.

This means we must optimise the assets to their best use and ensure the commercial property portfolio continues to provide the income needed to support the council’s aim of providing quality services at least cost.”

Mr Nunn continued: “If we are the best at what we do, and I would argue our success bears this out, then why should we not help others achieve similar success?

“Breckland will continue to be innovative and entrepreneurial in the face of a challenging financial climate.

“We want to generate a greater return

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Welcome to

dereham Calmawear Calmawear is a new business run by a husband and wife team based in Dereham, who take pride in being reliable and providing a first class service.

Lorraine and Gary set up the on line shop this year and have an extensive range of day to day jewellery to wear as well as something for that special gift or occasion that will always be treasured.

Even in these austere times a visit to the shop will show that despite the price rise of silver and gold we strive to make looking good affordable. There are no individual bargains, all items are priced low. Low overheads mean savings for our customers.

See the classic and modern styles, the shop is updated with the latest fashion as it arrives including Necklaces, Bracelets, Rings, Earrings, Studs, Bangles, Charms, Anklets, Toe Rings, Pendants and Chains.

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There are stunning matching sets. There is also a men’s and children’s category.

Visit www.calmawear.co.uk Call 01362 859415 or email calmawear@calmawear.co.uk for further information or queries.

Fly A Flag For Our Armed Forces On Monday 20th June Breckland joined hundreds of councils, businesses and schools when Rowland Hall, of the Dereham and District Branch of the Royal British Legion, raised a flag outside the council offices in Dereham to demonstrate the Council’s support for Britain’s armed forces.

Breckland Council Chairman Nigel Wilkin said; “The defence of our country is vital to every one of us and we are raising this flag today to demonstrate our appreciation for all the members of our armed forces - both past and serving.

The event is now in its third year and has met with great enthusiasm; in 2010 over 4,000 flags were flown across the land.

For their bravery, for the huge responsibility they bear and for their professionalism and steadfast sense of duty”.

Breckland Council has strong links with locally based forces and the ceremony was attended by Wing Commander Henry from RAF Marham and Captain Lenny Newcombe of the Light Dragoons.

Rowland Hall represented the Royal British Legion.

The specially designed Armed Forces Day flags, based on the Union Jack, were flown across the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man in the week leading up to Armed Forces Day on 25th June.

Breckland Council Executive Members, senior management and ex-forces elected members and staff, including Chief Executive Terry Huggins and Council Chairman Nigel Wilkin, were also present.

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Green And Common

By W F Smith and Co Consultant Roger Sharp. cutting turf, to fish, to remove wood or digging for minerals. Not all commons are subject to the same rights. These are legal rights in land similar to easements.

Above: Roger Sharp There is much concern these days about the loss of playing fields and open spaces for recreation; mainly it seems, to development. We hear about Common Land and Village Greens and most people see them as areas where the general public have automatic rights of access.

In law the two are quite separate and different rules apply. The concept of common land is very old and dates back centuries to a time when the country was mainly agricultural.

Common land is where people, commoners, have rights, together, to enjoy in some particular way, land owned by another, such as pasturing animals,

County councils hold registers of common land showing the extent of the common and the rights. The register identifies the owner but is not conclusive of ownership. The Land Registry or title deeds (if unregistered) confirm ownership. The registers are open to public inspection.

It is unlawful to build on common land or put up fences or walls. The general public do have a general right of access to registered commons under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act.

Act 2006 anyone can apply to have some land registered as a village green if a significant number of local people have, without asking permission of anyone, used it for some legitimate pastime for twenty years or more and that use continues up to the time the application is made.

The dramatic effect of this law was shown recently in a case where a local authority wished to dispose of some land for development. Previously the authority had let the land to a golf club.

Some locals applied for the land to be a village green on the basis that people in the area had habitually walked their dogs there without getting permission from the

club. When these people met golfers, the golfers were given priority. The court held that there was sufficient local use as of right and allowed the registration. That put an end to the intended development.

The Act is potentially a powerful weapon for locals who have used vacant land for a long time for purposes as basic as walking a dog. For landowners who own vacant land and see development potential and who have allowed locals on to the land may find they are unable to sell until it is clear no Village Green claims are going to be made and that might take at least a couple of years after the land has been securely fenced off and any further local use halted.

A Village Green is an area specifically for the people of a locality to use for lawful games, sports and pastimes. The public access rights here are paramount. Local people can claim that some piece of land should be classed as a village green and therefore prevent building on it. Any encroachment on a village green is a criminal offence. Under the Commons

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During a recession we all look at how we can cut costs, reduce overheads, tighten our belts and increase revenue, and very often the first thing we cut is our advertising and marketing budget. Whilst we sit back and think great, we have saved some money, over a period of time work begins to dry up, customers disappear and we start looking at how we can cut costs again.

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According to a recent survey conducted

by Regus, a provider of business services, an increasing number of businesses are turning to sites like Twitter and Facebook to drum up new customs. In 2010, 33% of companies were successfully winning new customers through social networking activity. A year later the amount has risen to 41%. More and more companies are leveraging the channel not only to increase the loyalty of existing customers, but as a successful acquisition tool.

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Cottage Windows Ltd

News From The MNR

Cottage Windows Ltd is a small family business with a growing reputation in the Dereham area.

Co-incident with the visit of the ex-Great Western Railway’s most powerful 4-6-0 passenger express locomotive, King Edward II, to the MNR between 4th June and 17th July…

Tony started the company in 2009 after working for a local firm for over 8 years and with his son Robert, installs top quality doors, windows and conservatories to a high standard at competitive prices.

We can also offer a wide range of composite doors and we fit ‘A’ rated glass as standard.

Cottage Windows Ltd is a member of Network Veka, a voluntary organisation within the double glazing industry, which monitors members’ work and covers all guarantees.

This means, that should a member cease trading, Network Veka will arrange for another firm with the same high standard of workmanship to carry out any repairs.

So your guarantee is worth the paper it’s written on.

Because of our local building contacts, we are able to offer a complete service for conservatories or garden rooms.

We can either put our customers in touch with local builders or deal with the builder on the customers’ behalf.

If you are considering replacing your windows and doors or maybe adding a conservatory or garden room, please call Tony for a free, no obligation quote on: 01362 860331 or 07595 507244.

MNR has arranged the loan of the historic London & North Eastern Railway’s Beavertail observation coach from the “Rail Vehicle Preservations”, located at the Great Central Railway in Leicestershire.

Coach E1719 will be visiting the MNR for June and July and is intended to be in service on 4/5 11/12 June and 9/10 16/17 July as well as other selected dates.

A £5 supplement will be payable on top of the normal train fare, to travel in this carriage for one return journey, with full sight and sound of the hauling locomotive, immediately attached.

AN EXTRA STEAM HAULED FISH & TRAIN Following continued requests to join the long since Fully Booked Steam Hauled Fish’n’Chip Train on Saturday, July 16th, the Mid Norfolk Railway will now be running an additional Fish’n’Chip train on Friday 15th July at 7pm.

Normal Steam Fish’n’Chip Fares apply [£16 Adult and £9 Children], includes first drink.

Booking Forms are now in the Ticket Office.

Further details of the MNR may be found on our website www.mnr.org.uk.

RVP details http://www.rvp-ltd.org. uk/spbeaver.php RVPPress Officer contact is brian-hallett@sky.com

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Welcome to

WATTON

Carbrooke Charity Beer Festival 2011 The beer festival returns to the Watton RAF Families Club, Tedder Close, Watton, IP25 6HX for its 4th year.

Taking place over the August bank holiday weekend Friday the 26th – Sunday the 28th , the beer festival is a great weekend of entertainment for the whole family, local bands playing on the Friday and Saturday evening and inflatable fun for the youngsters on Sunday as well as tasty burgers and bangers on the BBQ all weekend.

A selection of beers and ciders from around the country will be available for you to sample and pick your favourite, all of the beers are sponsored by local businesses and without their support this event would not be possible.

The proceeds from the Beer Festival are given to local charities and Help for Heroes last year we raised over £1000.

Opening Times: Friday 26th 7pm – 12am Saturday 27th 5pm – 12am Sunday 28th 1pm – 12am Venue: Watton RAF Families Club Tedder Close Watton IP25 6HX Entrance: Fri & Sat – Adults £3.00 Children Free Sun – Adults Free Children £3.00 This year the beer is even better value at just £2.00 a pint with advance discounts available.

For more information about the festival, to enquire about sponsorship or if you’d like to volunteer to help staff the festival please contact Ben on 07920 809288 or bmn@plextech.co.uk Sponsorship opportunities are still available. or Marie on 07930 526803 tickets and souvenir glass vouchers will be available in advance from the festival website http://www. carbrookebeerfestival.co.uk

TCA Ballpark & Thetford Independent F.C. Come together for Thetfords World Cup Event 29th August - Bank Holiday.

Join us to provide the 1st Thetford World Cup Event plus stalls and a Funfair too.

Discounted entrance tickets, beer Caroline Chad – TCA Administration

REACH OVER 19,850 WYMONDHAM & DEREHAM HOMES AND BUSINESSES

Assistant says ‘We are working with the Thetford Independents FC to ensure all Young People who enjoy Football in Thetford have the chance to improve their skills.

Thetford Healthy Living has provided us with funding to ensure all of Thetford can enjoy this event.’

To book your 5 A Side football team or to book a stall please contact Caroline on 01842 821581 or email cchadtca@gmail.com

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Any further information on these charities. Please contact the Terry Jermy - TCA on 07742 157967 and Dave Skipp – Thetford Independents FC on 07749 219071.

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Weeting Steam Engine Rally & Country Show If you are looking for a fascinating and nostalgic family day out, look no further than the Weeting Steam Engine Rally and Country Show.

It is sure to appeal to the whole family.

Friday 15th July 10.00am - 11.00pm Saturday 16th July 10.00am - 11.00pm Sunday 17th July 10.00am - 5.00pm

performs huge motorcycle jumps over multiple cars, steam engines, tractors and anything else they can.

Held annually the third weekend in July, the Rally features trade and craft stalls, working demonstrations, vintage vehicles, a miniature steam railway, children’s entertainment, restaurant and bars.

Added to the stunts themselves is an entertaining on-bike commentary with a hint of comedy genius and Ryan’s ability to work the crowd into a frenzy.

The Main Ring Event 2011: FLYIN’ RYAN! The Flyin’ Ryan Motorcycle Stunt Show is this year’s spectacular main arena show.

This is a family run show, performed by the Griffiths family, that is geared towards entertainment for all ages from grandparents to toddlers.

Flyin’ Ryan Griffiths has taken his skills gained from over 30 years of professional motocross racing and has produced an arena show enjoyed by motorcyclists and non-motorcyclists alike. Riding a high powered motocross bike, Flyin’ Ryan and his stunt riders

All of Ryan’s stunts have to be seen to be believed, You may have seen stunt riders before but if you’ve never seen the Flyin’ Ryan motorcycle stunt show, then you are missing out. Flyin Ryan will be performing twice on Saturday & twice on Sunday.

Other Attractions: There are parades of steam traction engines and steam lorries, vintage tractors and fire engines.

You can see working steam-powered farmyard machines, a full sized steam train on rails, a model steam train (which takes passengers around a track) and small steam models including boats on a pond.

There are also static displays of vintage cars, motorbikes and military vehicles.

In years past we have had demonstrations of steam ploughing, steam threshing of corn, a steam powered sawmill, stone crushing, and farmyard implements of a bygone era, as well as ploughing and cultivating demonstrations using vintage tractors and horses.

The Snakewood Dog Agility Team are regular demonstrators at the show.

We also have old time fairground rides as well as new rides, bouncy castles, mini quad bikes and many other bits and pieces to keep each member of the family entertained.

We have two bars on the showground, the Burrell Restaurant will be open all day and evening, and a number of catering stands, which are dotted around the showground, for less formal meals and snacks.

The Community Tent houses a number of museums and local organisations who host displays and interactive amusements for our visitors.

There are also craft marquees and of course many trade stands to wander around at your leisure.

Our helicopter flights have proved to be popular way to get a birds-eye view of the whole show and some of the surrounding area.

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Homes & Gardens A Garden Is For Life, Not Just For Summer We all enjoy our gardens during the summer months when plants look their best and detract attention away from unsightly features within the garden, but when the leaves begin to fall leaving areas of the garden exposed, do your spirits fade along with the diminishing daylight?

It is true that interesting planting can be used all year to provide colour, structure and interest, however during the bleak winter months, the fundamental design and hard-landscaping features of the garden become centre-stage.

seasonal planting, an individual yearround look is accomplished.

At Georgina Read Design & Landscaping we specialise in transforming gardens and our flexible approach means we can always meet your requirements for all The solution is a clever balance of planting aspects of landscaping. to provide all year round appeal combined with elegant, interesting and tactile hardAs we are also the driving force landscaping materials to form a consistent behind Paving Superstore (www. backdrop, whatever the season. pavingsuperstore.co.uk) and Anglian Garden & Building Supplies (www.

Materials such as the pastel shades of gardenandbuilding.co.uk), both selling natural sandstone or limestone paving huge volumes of hard landscaping combined with the gentle hues of sea materials across the UK, including washed pebbles and the intricate aged paving from Marshalls, Bradstone, Brett, features of antique oak timber provide Stoneflair, Stonemarket, Pavestone, strong structural interest and colour on Global Stone, Strata and Natural Paving, their own and by complementing this with decorative stone, sheds, summerhouses,

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log cabins, garden features, hot tubs, pergolas, fencing, water features and lots more, you can be sure all our materials are at online prices, offering great savings!

So why not let our award-winning, fully qualified landscaping professionals encompass your needs by creating a garden to match your lifestyle - whether

you prefer modern and contemporary or timeless and traditional, we can fulfil your requirements.

Contact us today on 01953 850802 to discuss your landscaping requirements See examples of our work at: www.georginaread.co.uk

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Summer Bedding Summer bedding plants are a great way of filling your garden with lots of long lasting colour. There are so many bedding plants available, here are a couple of my favourites.

Geraniums - they will flower right up until the first frosts of the year and are available in a huge range of colours and sizes. They are real sun lovers and are quite drought tolerant, they are ideal for that very ‘hot spot’ in your garden. There is a trailing geranium that is fantastic in hanging baskets, again giving lots of colour over a long period.

Fuchsias are small shrubs that also have a really long flowering period, again up until the first frosts. They flower prolifically and don’t need dead heading.

They like the sun but are equally happy in dappled shade.

The list of Fuchsias is endless, there are hundreds of varieties to choose from.

There are upright bush types, trailing (great for tubs and baskets) and there are hardy varieties that survive through our winters. There is even a climbing fuchsia (Mrs. Boothby).

Trailing plants are not just for baskets and tubs, if you plants them in your

flower beds they will spread along the ground giving excellent ground cover with lots of colour.

Here at Wymondham Garden Centre we have lots of bedding and trailing plants, we have baskets and tubs made up bursting with colour, we also have baskets with strawberries and cherry tomatoes in.

If you want your own baskets filling then bring them into us and we’ll fill them. We don’t charge for making them, only for what goes into them.

Come and see us if you need any advice, we are always happy to help.

Fingers crossed for a good summer and happy gardening to you all.

Brenda.

Supreme Bathrooms Summer Promotion Is Now On...

As one of the leading bathroom specialists in East Anglia with one of the finest showrooms displaying over 80 bathroom suites and shower enclosures, Supreme Bathrooms are offering a summer promotion throughout all Dispatch Magazines.

Throughout July only, Supreme Bathrooms will PAY YOUR VAT on all purchases over £500.00 upon presentation of our Dispatch Advertisement.

With the arrival of our new ranges from Imperial Bathrooms, Kudos shower enclosures and Calypso bathroom furniture, now has never been a better time to get down to Supreme Bathrooms and make a substantial saving on all products with the current VAT rate set at 20%.

With our showroom displaying our vast array of products including various types of wall and floor coverings’ including tiles and all bathroom accessories means you can shop under one roof for

all your bathroom requirements at great savings.

At Supreme Bathrooms we can also undertake all aspects of your installation with our very own bathroom fitters taking care of all work involved including plumbing, tiling etc. This leaves you without the hassle of finding suitable tradesmen and let’s Supreme Bathrooms complete your much dreamed of modern and practical bathroom.

Have you been thinking of getting that Supreme Bathroom makeover?

If so, take advantage of our offer in July and get down to Supreme now!!

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Homes & Gardens Chris Holmes Carpentry Horticultural Society Based in Watton.

I became an apprentice carpenter and joiner in 1970, I also started surfing around this time and spent any free time I had in Cornwall.

It was there I made many life long friends the closest being Charlie Hunt, the manager of a successful Timber Frame Manufacturing business, his philosophy being, produce first class quality work for a small profit.

A philosophy that I have adopted and think is important especially in today’s economic climate. The Timber Frames we have produced have been for bespoke buildings and not mass produced, the most prestigious being the feature in my advert and on my web site www.chrisholmescarpentry. co.uk.

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This home had many unusual details including a hidden roof garden, vaulted and barrelled ceilings, balconies looking down in to garden room kitchen and bespoke oak stairways built by myself.

Chris Holmes Carpentry is a small company with low over head running costs. It benefits from the Timber Frames being backed by a multi million pound company and using self employed skilled trades men, as and when necessary, tradesmen that have proved themselves time and again over many years!

The aim of the company is to give a friendly, personal service and to produce a quality home or product at competitive prices resulting in extremely happy clients.

Martyn Davey, from Easton College and regular contributor to the EDP’s gardening pages, was the speaker at the Attleborough and District Horticultural Society at their May meeting.

His subject was ‘Propagation’, a subject that he approached in a relaxed and often humorous way. Starting with the basic principles of growing from seed he then went through the use of softwood, semi-ripe and hardwood cuttings to produce more plants.

Throughout his talk he used examples that he had brought along to give practical demonstrations of the different methods.

flowers), Susan Hunter (three different herbs), Olive Shickle (three stems of flowering shrub) and John Frost (any vegetable).

The chairman John Frost reported that the Spring Show had made a profit and that over £200 had been raised at the recent plant sale.

He finished by showing methods of increasing your stock of house plants by taking leaf cuttings.

The next meeting takes place at the usual venue, Attleborough Junior School, on Wednesday July 20th commencing at 7.30pm, when P Shearwood will give a presentation on Geraniums.

In the monthly table show the winners were John Phoenix (three stems of

As usual non-members are most welcome to come along.

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Let J&S Homeworks Transform Your Garden As summer once again threatens to get into full swing it’s a good time to create your perfect outdoor living space.

Garden patios and decking have never been more popular. There are now an increasing number of styles of garden paving and garden products dedicated to help you gain the maximum amount of use and enjoyment from your patio garden.

The biggest impact on patio gardens has undoubtedly been decking which is an easy to maintain area that provides an ideal surface for summer as the wood is near cold but at the same time never becomes excessively hot like some natural stone and manmade paving products. Whether you choose decking or a cement, stone or paving slab patio depends on your site & style.

walkway or it can frame a view to another feature within the garden.

Custom made garden sheds are a perfect way to utilise an area within your garden that otherwise would be wasted. By having a garden shed made to suit the area, you are turning a once useless space into a useful storage or work area - half for storage and half as a summer house or maybe a shed and green house combination.

Garden fencing needn’t be boring and can really add character, whether it be traditional or contemporary it can be in a range of styles and materials. Screening can be used to hide an unsightly area - bins compost etc.

For more information or a free no obligation quote please contact Jason of J & S Homeworks to transform your garden on 01953 451169 or 07747 847606.

Wood fencing helps to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home and garden as well as adding essential privacy. The garden fence may be the first thing people see when they come to your house.

When creating any area in the garden one of the first aims must be to add interest. Building a pergola in your garden can in its simplest form provide a focal point, however it can also provide an effective soft screen from the neighbours, additional shelter for a

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Homes & Gardens Home Decorating Ideas Not all home decorating ideas require a heavy investment of time and money. If you’re looking for a few affordable home interior decorating ideas to freshen up a room over a weekend, try these tips.

Rearrange The Furniture Pull your furniture away from the walls.

Try positioning it at intriguing angles.

For example, a sofa arranged diagonally across a narrow living room will make the room look wider.

Paint A Wall Paint one wall your favourite colour and make it the focal point.

Hang interesting art on that wall and move a nice piece of furniture there.

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(Note: Make sure that the colour is one that is shared with several other objects and fabrics in the room.)

Hang Pictures or Mirror Hang pictures that reflect your personality.

Bring In Plants Greenery always adds a breath of fresh air to a room.

Try frames that are more ornate.

If you don’t have a green thumb, try silk plants and trees.

The quality has gotten so good that its hard to distinguish them from the real thing.

Lay An Area Rug An area rug is a wonderful way of defining a conversation area. Try one that complements the room. Lay it at an angle beneath your coffee table.

When hanging a mirror, try and position it so that it reflects and nice view or an interesting architectural element.

Add Decorative Pillows The good news about decorative pillows is that they are an easy way to add textures and patterns to a room.

Still better, they can be changed to jazz up a sofa or chair before your room is ready for a major makeover.

Replace Lamps Lamps are probably the one thing in

your home that will give others a clue that your room is outdated. Seek out new and fresh lamps that make a statement.

Add A Throw Similar to decorative pillows, throws add texture to your furniture.

They come in all kinds of natural and man made fabrics.

Find a pattern and style that you like.

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Can’t Afford To Move, How About Updating?

Early 2010 we introduced our new premises at Eleven Mile Lane, Suton, Wymondham where we have put our building and plumbing ranges under one roof.

To further strengthen our growing business we now have an exciting Kitchen and Bathroom Showroom demonstrating up to date Kitchens and Sanitary ware.

We offer quality kitchens at competitive prices with a free design service and are happy to supply only or offer supply and fit including all plumbing and building work including tiling.

We welcome both trade and retail customers and delivery is still free of

charge anywhere in South Norfolk, our excellent staff would be happy to assist you with all your building and house renovation requirements.

Unique are a local independent merchant which means we care about our service, customers and reputation all of which are key factors to our business.

Why not call us for a brochure on 01953 859895 or pay us a visit, we are open 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday and 8am – 12 on Saturdays.

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Out & About Cake Competition To Be Icing On Horses’ Open Weekend July sees the return of Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s annual Summer Open Weekend at their headquarters in Hapton, Norfolk.

The site only opens to the public twice a year so it’s a chance to catch up with what has been happening at the UK’s largest horse sanctuary.

And this year the charity has added the extra fun ingredient of a Great Cake Bake, which keen cooks are invited to enter! On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July, Redwings headquarters at Hapton, near Long Stratton, will open its gates to visitors from 10am to 4pm each day.

Redwings’ 350-acre headquarters is especially beautiful and is home to its Horse Hospital, Parklands Re-homing Centre and administration offices as

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well as more than 300 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. This year the charity is also holding a Great Cake Bake across all its visitor centres and visitors to the Hapton Open Weekend are encouraged to join in.

All you have to do is bake or decorate a cake and bring it along at the Weekend to win a prize! Cakes will be raffled off in aid of Redwings and there will be prizes for Best Traditional Cake, Best Creative Decoration and Best Cupcakes or Cookies.

All cakes will be judged on appearance, not taste, so the more creative the better!

The weekend will also give visitors the chance to help celebrate the birthday of

a very special little resident, Lewis, who is now one year old. Last year two lucky visitors were given the chance to handfeed baby Lewis who was orphaned as a young foal and had been hand-reared by the Redwings staff with help from surrogate mum, Shetland pony Gretel!

All the funds raised from the Great Cake

Bake will go towards helping Redwings care for rescued ponies like Lewis and Gretel.

To learn more about the work of Redwings, please visit www.redwings.co.uk or call 01508 481000.

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The Thetford Players July 2011.

The Thetford Players are hosting a Craft Fair.

This will take place in the Carnegie Room on Saturday 16th July 2011, from 10am until 3pm. If you wish to have a stall at this event, they are £10 each.

These will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

We will also let local clubs / societies / organizations have a stall for their own fundraising purposes too.

Please email or call for a booking form to the details below. Please come along and support the local businesses.

Auditions for the 2012 Pantomime are taking place on Thursday 21st July 2011, in the Guildhall, Thetford at 7pm.

Everyone will be welcome along. The Pantomime is going to be Cinderella and has been written by three members of the Players. We will be needing main characters, smaller characters, chorus members and a production team.

of the Players, it will cost you £15 per year.

So whether you wish to be on stage, back stage, front of house, doing make up, costumes, etc, please come along on the 21st.

If you are interested in becoming a ‘Friend’ then please contact me and I will get a membership form to you.

As an introductory offer anyone joining now will be members of ‘The Friends’ until September 2012 (14 months).

If you have any questions, would like to know anything about or would like to get involved with the Thetford Players, please contact us at thetford.players@btinternet.com, or call me on 07846 330797.

Bob Waple, Chairman Thetford Players.

Become a ‘Friend of the Players’. As a Friend of the Players you will get two complementary tickets to the first night of the productions within the membership year, a copy of the quarterly Players Newsletter, you name listed in all Players programs and included in all mailing sent out.

To become a member of the Friends

Classic Cars & Wheels Show This event is an absolute must for anyone who has admired the lines of a classic car or enjoyed getting their hands dirty under the bonnet.

You will be able to compare notes with owners and exhibitors about their pride and joy and maybe reminisce about your own; your father’s or evens your grandfather’s transport of delight.

Apart from hundreds of old favourites and obscure rarities, there are motorcycles, bygones, trade stands, main arena entertainments, plenty for the kids to do and a great choice of tastes at the bar, food and refreshment stands. Special attractions this year are the ever-popular Robot Wars Road Show with pay-to-drive

mini-bots and a special appearance from ‘Major Damage’, the fearsome Robot Wars house robot weighing in at over 1000kg.

For admirers of the fleet of foot there will be dancing live from the Swing Jive Dance Club, which always gets the lad’s feet tapping and the girl’s hips swaying, inspired by the sights and sounds of the Swing & Boogle Woogie tunes.

You can take part in voting for your ‘Car of the Show’. The winning entry will win PRIZE VOUCHERS for a special motoring event!

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Health, beauty Out & About & wellbeing Zumba Fitness Ditch the workout, join the party!

What is Zumba?

Zumba is one of the fastest growing fitness classes in the world. Zumba is like no other workout you will ever experience! The word “Zumba” comes from a Colombian word that means to move fast and have fun, which is just how people describe the routine.

Using upbeat Latin music together with cardiovascular exercise, Zumba is aerobic dancing that is lots of fun and easy to learn.

Is Zumba Good for Weight Loss?

Zumba seems to be an optimal fitness choice, mixing cardio intervals with resistance training. Many experts believe

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that an interval/resistance combination maximizes caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. Zumba mixes effective body sculpting movements with easy-tofollow, fun dance steps. People seem to forget about working out during a Zumba session, allowing them to exercise longer and burn even more calories.

What is a Zumba Class like?

A typical Zumba session lasts about an hour and incorporates several dance styles, including cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggaeton, mambo, rumba, flamenco, calypso and bhangra. The Latin music includes both fast and slow rhythms, allowing for a great cardio workout as well as body sculpting exercises. Depending on the release, you may even get a taste of belly dancing or hip-hop dancing, too.

Chair To Rent In Modern Attleborough Salon Are you looking to run your own business within the hairdressing industry?

A chair within our friendly Salon FX in Attleborough is available to rent. This would suit mobile / freelance or employed hairstylist with existing clientele that are looking to expand their clientele and profits.

Salon FX is open Monday - Saturday, you can chose days to suit you.

Is Zumba for me?

If you enjoy high energy, motivating music, and like to try unique moves and combinations, Zumba may be your ticket to fitness. It is suitable for all fitness levels, you do not have to be able to dance, just move to the music and watch! Over a few weeks you will easily remember moves and relax into the workout, letting yourself be you! It’s all

about having fun and working out with your own style!

Call Darren for further details 01953 451305

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An interview with...

Darren of Salon FX Attleborough available are really amazing. The Indigo range of products I use are new and are exciting to work with for all styles. I have been influenced by quite a few people over the years, Lee Stafford, Trevor Sorbie and Kevin and John from Genesis Hair By Design, where I trained.

Above: Darren of Salon FX Attleborough.

1. Where were you born and how old are you?

I was born in Cambridge and I’m 43 years old.

2. Did you know what you wanted to do when you left school?

Not really. I was sixteen in 1984 and saw a job for a trainee hairdresser with a big salon in North Norfolk, Genesis Hair By Design. The owners were Vidal Sassoon trained Kevin Player and John Blaire. During the three years I worked with them, they gave me a thorough grounding in hair cutting/colouring.

3. After your training, where did you go next?

As a junior stylist I moved on to Cambridge to work at the John Cornell Salon. After progressing to senior stylist I moved to Norwich working at Transformer in the Arcade, and then my first taste of management was for Pride Haircutters. I then went on to open my first business Darren Paul Haircutters in Upper St Giles Street, Norwich. Following that I was a freelance hairstylist appearing on stages across the UK, prior to opening Salon FX in Attleborough.

4. How has hairdressing changed over the last few years and who are you influenced by?

When I started hair was all about perming, where as these days cutting and colour are very much at the forefront of the industry. Good communication between hairdresser and client will give the right result every time. These days the techniques, products and colours

5. Do you feel you can cater for all ages and styles?

Yes, ladies and gents of all ages. My long opening hours reflect the fact that I can fit in with most peoples requirements.

6. You have been established over 6 years now, what changes have you made?

During this time I have tried to adapt to the needs of my clients offering them the services they need.

7. Has the economic climate affected you recently?

Obviously people do not have the same amount of spare money to spend at the moment but people still like to look and feel good. Having you hair done is always going to do that. I am pleased to say I am still nice and steady.

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on most topics connect with my field.

Email me with your questions: azzad@me.com

14. Have you anything to add?

Thank you to all my clients for their continued support and I look forward to welcoming regular as well as new clients in to the salon.

12. I understand you work very closely with local Attleborough photographer Andrew Roebuck, what is the idea behind this?

The idea is that anyone who is interested in fashion, would like a more stylish individual look or family portrait can experience being made over and photographed by a professional stylist and photographer.

13. What individual skills do you both have which will help with the success of your joint venture?

We are both highly creative individuals with an eye for perfection. Looking for people who want to bring the best out in themselves.

8. What plans have you for the future?

To continue to offer a high level and professional service to my clients old and new.

9. Do you have any hobbies?

Photography and running.

10. You have performed your hair cutting techniques on stage at shows around the country, what do you enjoy most about doing these demonstrations?

The challenge mainly. Whenever I do these shows there is very little time to practise, so I am thinking a lot of the time on my feet. I also like the fact that I have to bring a lot of my own creative ideas to the stage, working alongside other top professionals within my field.

11. You have kindly agreed to do a question and answer column on a monthly basis in the Dispatch Magazine commencing August 2011, tell us what you plan to provide for our readers?

27 years experience in the hair dressing industry, including studio, stage, photography and magazine work. I feel I can answer a cross section of questions

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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY York House Is A Care Home NBR Scooter Brokers For Elderly Men And Women

NBR Scooter Brokers is a family run business which prides itself on their commitment to their customers (existing and new!!)

Who wish to live in pleasant surroundings with the benefit of 24 hour care.

The Home is able to accept both private and social services funded residents and is staffed by a dedicated and highly trained team.

York House has recently completed an extensive extension and refurbishment.

The majority of the 38 bedrooms have en suite facilities. All bedrooms are furnished to a very high standard and residents are encouraged to bring in their own personal belongings to make it more like a home.

The Home provides a range of assisted bathrooms, showers and accompanying mobility aids. The Home also has two very spacious lounges both offering large

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flat screen televisions. The dining room is light and airy offering a full choice of daily menus. A balanced and nutritious diet is offered with emphasis placed on fresh homemade meals. Hot and cold drinks and a range of snacks are available throughout the day. The homes menu is created by discussions between the residents and staff.

Activities and residents parties are organised and held on a regular basis.

York House is owned and professionally managed by Norfolk based company Black Swan International Limited that owns and manages 10 care homes in Norfolk and Essex.

Their main objective is to provide impartial advice together with a friendly and efficient service!!

They offer the service of a free, no obligation, home demonstration for all of their products to ensure they are suitable for your needs.

Whilst their core business is the supply of new mobility scooters, they also have a selection of pre-owned scooters as they offer a part exchange service.

In addition to mobility scooters, they can also supply the following: • Stairlifts • Powered wheelchairs • Powerchairs • Rise & recline armchairs

• Adjustable beds • Bathlifts • 3 & 4 wheel walkers • Attendant and self propelled wheelchairs Apart from selling, they also offer a hire service, together with repairs, servicing and insurance work.

NBR scooter brokers are accredited with Norfolk trusted traders which is organised by Norfolk County Council.

News from across your region

Westfield House

Manor Court Day Care

Westfield House is a registered care home for people suffering from Dementia. The home is able to accept both private and social services funded residents and is staffed by a dedicated and highly trained team.

Manor Court Day Care Centre for the elderly is based in Griston, Norfolk.

A majority of the 14 bedrooms have en- suite facilities. All bedrooms are furnished to a very high standard and residents are encouraged to bring in their own personal belongings to make it more like home.

The Home provides a range of assisted bathrooms, showers and accompanying mobility aids. The Home also has a spacious lounge and conservatory both offering large flat screen televisions.

cinema afternoons, arts and crafts, external entertainment, quizzes and reminisce based events. Resident’s parties are organised on a regular basis and at all times the Home believes in maintaining social interaction between residents, their families and friends.

Meal times are an important part of the day and Westfield House offers a full choice of daily menus. A balanced and nutritious diet is offered with emphasis placed on fresh homemade meals. Hot and cold drinks and a range of snacks are available throughout the day. The homes menu is created by discussions between the residents and staff.

Westfield House is owned and professionally managed by Norfolk based company Black Swan International Limited that owns and manages 10 care homes in Norfolk and Essex. They are an experienced care operator that prides itself in putting residents needs and feelings first. It has a vast amount of knowledge within the industry and is extremely flexible in its approach to dealing with everyday living.

The dignity and independence of each resident is promoted within all of the Company’s Care Homes.

The Home has a dedicated full time Activities Co ordinator in which activities are organised and held for all residents on a daily basis.

These are led by resident’s requests and families suggestions and have included

For more information, to request a brochure or to arrange a visit please contact Westfield House on 01362 697828 or visit our website: www.blackswan.co.uk.

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.

promoting independence in all individuals.

Reminiscence activities are available for individuals with dementia.

We specialise in Dementia care, with quality specialist care delivered by a fully trained staff team who believe in

Freshly cooked meals which are cooked on the premises are also provided to our guests.

Extend exercise classes, musical entertainers, singing, dancing, quizzes, table top activities.

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New Insurance Legislation New rules for vehicle insurance came into force from 20th June 2011.

This will mean from then it will be an offence to keep an uninsured vehicle, rather than merely to drive when uninsured.

If it appears that a vehicle has no insurance or SORN, an Insurance Advisory Letter (IAL) will be sent to the registered keeper advising them what they need to do. If the reminder is ignored, authorities can issue a £100 fine; have the vehicle clamped, seized and destroyed; or even force a court prosecution that can lead

to fines of up to £1,000. It will mean car owners can no longer allow the insurance on their vehicle to expire without taking action, even if the vehicle has had its tyres removed and is in a garage. They must now insure their vehicle or make a SORN declaration – for which there is no charge. It is estimated that around 1.4m UK motorists drive uninsured. These drivers cost the UK about £500m a year – adding an extra

£30 a car to each insurance policy.

The police currently seize about 500 uninsured vehicles every day.

It is also estimated that uninsured and untraced drivers kill 160 people and injured 23,000 in the UK every year.

For more information please visit www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring

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