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TG Bodyshop vehicle repairs From Minor To Major Body Repairs • Mechanical • Tyres • Exhausts • Valeting
Gem of a car repair workshop tucked away in Acorn Court on Bridge Industrial Estate Wymondham Sometimes when you need work done to your car, you have to go to more than one garage as the range of services is just not complete enough, making the whole experience a bit of a pain. TG Bodyworks in Wymondham is different. You can get all types of work carried out on your vehicle, from minor to major repairs on the bodywork, right down to tyre and exhaust replacements.
The friendly team at TG Bodyshop are proud of their reputation and also of their new premises on the Bridge Industrial Estate, which is in the quiet business sector of Wymondham tucked away in Acorn Park. They are easy to find, just go under the bridge on Silfield Rd, and go up the hill a little way and turn right. You will find the workshop just behind Jewsons
Call Us NOW! 01953 602667 07788 544996 We have recently moved to: 6 Acorn Court, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9AL (Behind Jewsons)
Fit Club Wymondham A look a group training sessions
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Fit Club Wymondham has gone from strength to strength since it started in 2007 and it has really evolved over the last 7 years of trading. We have always had a strong orientation towards helping the individual achieve their goals but we have gone one further over the last 18 months with a real growth on the group training membership. We noticed that too many people have limited success coming in on their own and progressing on their own because it does take will power to come in and train regularly and push yourself progressively further.
are bookable by you and deliver a good functional, whole body training session which will maximise both performance and body efficiency. It is available to any ability type so it doesn’t matter how fit or strong you are and it will help you do the right things to maximise your time in the gym. The sessions are no longer than 45 mins and focus on metabolic elevation training, which is the only real way to help the body burn fat. The sessions are varied and enjoyable and you may well be booked in amongst a small group of similar minded people .
We decided to offer a better way to help you get the most out of your training by incorporating group personal training into your membership, so rather than coming in and trying to progress a programme on your own, you can come in and be trained by us twice per week and we will push and motivate you ourselves.
Fit Club Wymondham has also become a centre of excellence this year with the launch of Fit Club Training Academy that is based within the club. The Training Academy offers industry qualifications for people to become qualified fitness trainers like ourselves so you could turn a passion into a career if you desire.
It ticks both boxes to achieve good results because you need training intensity and training consistency which this membership helps deliver. The sessions
If you would like to learn more about the club and what it can do for you then please give us a call to book a free, no obligation guest visit on 01953 606665.
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Priory Insurance A look a Motor Insurance Whether you are a convicted driver, young driver, or have limited no claims bonus, we can find the policy cover specific to your requirements. We have negotiated special rates with our panel of Insurers for those careful drivers and special introductory discounts for those without any no claim bonus. We are always able to offer instalment facilities. We deal with many leading UK Insurers and Lloyds Underwriters to provide the best possible quotation and cover for our clients, regardless of the risk. Being totally independent means that we are not tied to a single provider and this
allows us access to a range of insurance policies from our panel of carefully selected Insurers. Why not let us compare the market for you and deal on a personal level with your requirements. Priory Insurance Brokers are a locally owned, independent, professional organisation who have been based in South Norfolk for over 40 years. We would be pleased to provide quotations or advice for you and look forward to receiving your enquiry. For more information, please feel free to call in to our Wymondham Office.
Anglian Internet The Computer Shop For all your personal or business computing needs PC Repairs If your PC is not powering on, noisy or just not working quite right. Bring it in to the store (see the website for details of other branches in East Anglia) and no matter what shape or size the team will find a solution for you! Laptop Repairs Dell, HP, Compaq or any other make, they can be repaired. From screen replacements to power socket repairs. No job is too big or too small. Data Recovery Is your hard drive, external or USB drive not detected? Is the data on the disc not readable? Data can be recovered from all types of media. Health Checks Running Slow? Virus infected? Crashing frequently? Anglian Internet can help you!
Services include: * Spyware Removal * Anti-Virus Software * Virus Removal * Parental Control * Computer Upgrades * Microsoft Windows Security Updates The team have years of experience in supporting customers not only at their shops but at home as well. Anglian internet can help with many home appliances whether it’s a media centre, computer or laptop, and they have a range of products which can be tailored to your needs. Why not check out the website, or pop into the Wymondham store, and find out more abou the complete range of services available. www.anglianinternet.co.uk
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Suffolk & Norfolk Youth Action Suffolk and Norfolk Youth Action look at the Festive Light Switch on. Christmas time at SNYA is always a time to rejoice. Up went the old Christmas Tree, donated many years ago by the then fourteen year olds Bradley Biddlecombe and Harley Golder. Both have now finished Sixth Form, moved from Norfolk and gone on to employment and University but for the rest of us it is business as usual. In South Norfolk, SNYA Radio broadcast live from the Wymondham Dickensian Steampunk Christmas Fayre, organised by the Wymondham Lions. Steam Punk is a mixture of modern day life with a Victorian twist, mashed up into one. It was a cold afternoon when the procession left Back Lane led by the City of Norwich Pipe Band. The procession included a horse drawn carriage, carrying Father Christmas and the Snow Queen with the Mayor and the Lions President following behind in an additional car. The street entertainment was very enjoyable with Bubbleologist, Charlie Cheesecake, and Fool Hardy Steam Punk, to name but a few. Wymondham looks magical at this time of year, with the main High Street crowded with residents enjoying the hospitality of
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the local shops. Nearer the Market Cross, stall holders, charities and sponsors displayed their wares and to the rear of the stage was a food isle of marques selling everything from ‘Black Turkey’ Burgers to the traditional Hog Roast. This year’s winners of ‘Wymondham’s Got Talent’,’ Behind the Green Screen’, performed to the left of the main stage followed by Dancing Elves, Victorian Ladies and Santas performing on the stage and floor areas. At 16:15hrs it was time for the light switch on and for the second year in succession, Richard Gauntlett did the honours. After a countdown the button was pressed and the all-white lights lit up Market Cross. Richard told me, “I am the Writer and Director of this year’s pantomime and we have brought together an all-star cast to perform Peter Pan at the Norwich Theatre Royal. Ex Corrie star Kevin Kennedy is the evil Captain Hook, CBeebies Sid Sloane is the ships cook and I play Smee. Ruth Betteridge is back for her second year, in pantomime, this time as Wendy, Charlotte
Baptie plays Peter Pan and Sinead Kenny performs as Tiger Lilly. The cast is larger than usual with local children playing John and Michael Darling. Do look out for our new Crocodile!” You can see Peter Pan at the Norwich Theatre Royal this Christmas from December 18th to January 18th. (SNYA’s advice is to book early so you are not disappointed) The following day, SNYA Radio was pounding the streets of Attleborough interviewing the hundreds of stall holders, charities, tradespeople and visitors to the Attleborough Christmas Light switch on. This event is spread over several venues including the Sport Centre, Town Hall, Church Hall and of course, Queens Square. Street entertainment was not the main thrust of the event, notwithstanding that the juggler was very entertaining, but the free classic bus trip around Attleborough is a highlight. For the second year SNYA, with the help of Attleborough Players, got everyone singing along to Christmas songs throughout the journey. I must admit this year’s
passengers were more tuneful than the previous year. Led by Attleborough’s Fire Engine, Santa arrived at 14:20hrs.He was accompanied by this year’s Rose Queen, Tyler Barker, Carnival Prince, Owen Stewart, Carnival Princess, Kaci Thorpe and our Town Mayor, Karen Pettit. The light switch on was undertaken by Reece Fuller. The Fuller family were successful in an auction, earlier in the year, when they bid the highest amount for the honour; all the money raised was donated to Cancer awareness. One of the things I do like about Attleborough’s Festive Light Switch on is the way we maintain our link with tradition; the Rev. Matthew Jackson blessed the Christmas Tree prior to the countdown and Reece pressed the button to light up the Town at 16:15 hrs. As the crowds dispersed many headed for St Mary’s Church for a traditional carol service. Exchange2 SNYA provides Youth Services for Exchange2, a youth drop-in centre
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based in Memorial Park in Harleston. To celebrate Christmas, we took a group of teenagers to see the Mockingjay - part one (The Hunger Games) at the Odeon in Norwich and then on to McDonalds for tea. The event was funded by local Cllr Jeremy Savage’s SNDC Ward Budget and a Momentum Activity Grant. For young people that live in or around Harleston, why don’t you pop in to the ‘small cabin with a big heart’, next to the Leisure Centre in the park?
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We are open on Tuesdays from 5.30pm for sports with Lewis and then 6.30 for Table Football, Pool and much much more with Stevo. If that is too late for you, then visit us on Thursdays from 3.30pm to 5.00pm for free tea and toast. This is a drop in centre but if you want to do any of our planned activities or trips then you will need to get your mom, dad, or carer to sign a consent form. Happy New Year!
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Does your bed provide you with a sound sleep? Is your mattress NBF approved? When you’re shopping for a new bed or mattress, what do you look for? Comfort, quality or price?
Code of Practice are Flammability, Cleanliness of Fillings and Trade Descriptions.
In fact you should be looking at all of these factors, but how do you know what you are buying is up to standard?
All products must comply with British Standard fire regulations. With a cigarette test, did you know that within 3 minutes a noncompliant mattress would be on fire, whereas a compliant mattress will have self-extinguished in that time. The average UK response time for fire fighters is nine minutes, within this time the room would be a blaze and would pose risk to life.
The National Bed Federation (NBF), founded in 1912, is the recognised trade association representing UK manufacturers of beds and their suppliers. The members of the NBF today account for 75% of the total UK bedding turnover. Last year, the NBF have introduced their new Code of Practice, the main objectives of this are to encourage good practice within the bed industry and to reassure consumers that the National Bed Federation members are independently assessed and comply with the recognised industry standards as part of its requirement for membership. All NBF members are assessed to a robust standard, this helps discourage bad practise within the industry. There are three key criteria for the
Many non NBF members use uncleaned materials reused from old mattresses which is unhygienic and unsanitary. The Code of Practice ensures that all members use correct filling and if they are using recycled materials, they must declare this. The trade descriptions element ensures that all models are as they say they are, making sure that the spring counts, fillings and fabrics are all as they are in their descriptions and labelling if applicable. So when you are looking at purchasing a new bed or mattress,
it may be worth looking that the manufacturer is NBF approved. Although your new mattress may not be NBF approved, it does not mean that it is not compliant with safety regulations. Various mattresses were tested across the UK in 2013, and some were found to be an old mattress inside a new mattress. The old mattresses had been recovered with a new top layer of fillings, new border and cover on top, so on the outside looks like a brand new mattress. This is a very profitable way of making mattresses, however it is very unethical and does not comply to fire safety regulations, even though the fire label says it does. Many mattresses that can be purchased online are not regulated and descriptions and names differ from what is advertised and if the label says it has 1000 pocket springs, you wouldn’t know if it didn’t!
At Sound Sleep, all of our beds and mattresses from NBF approved members. So when you buy your new bed or mattress from Sound Sleep, you can be sure it is brand new, clean, correct specification and most importantly safe! The 27th December sees the start of our biggest ever January sale, with huge savings across the store including free drawers offers on Sealy Hybrid Geltex Beds and free Geltex pillows worth £150 when buying a new Silentnight Geltex bed. But the biggest savings are on the brand new Silentnight Diamond collection which now includes models featuring the brand new Memory Wool, on these models we are giving you up to £150 off the in store marked prices, this is an offer not to be missed this January. Our brand new bedding department is filled with a great selection of mattress protectors, duvets, pillows and our revolutionary 2-in-1 sheets from B Sensible. With fantastic offers like these and many more in store, there has never been a better time to buy a new bed. Sleep Safe. Sleep Sound. Sound Sleep. www.soundsleepbeds.co.uk www.bedfed.org.uk
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Vogue Silver Vogue is an acclaimed and established jewellery store situated in the mid-Norfolk town of Dereham. Specialising in silver jewellery and gifts, the store was created more than 10 years ago by Jacqui O’Donovan. Jacqui learned her trade as a jeweller and retailer displaying and selling at jewellery fayres, fashion shows and prestigious events around the UK. It was her mission to bring a fresher, energetic and more personal approach to a trade dominated by large ‘national’ outlets selling limited ranges of traditional items of either indifferent quality or large price tags. Jacqui believed that everyone could enjoy their own jewellery collection to compliment and keep up with the constantly changing world of fashion.
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Whilst worldwide Internet connections have brought distant makers, manufacturers and wholesalers closer stocking the shop with those special items that will be cherished and admired is still an art. Vogue prides itself in retailing jewellery of universal appeal created in many different countries by craftsmen worldwide. We retail jewellery for everyday wearing and special occasions whilst ensuring quality and beauty remain constant. Opening Times Monday 10am - 4pm Tuesday 9.30am -5pm Wednesday 9.30am-4pm Thursday 9.30am-5pm Friday 9.30am-5pm Saturday 9.30-5pm www.voguesilver.co.uk T: 01362 697383
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East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) Appeal launched for new Norfolk hospice The end of 2014 saw East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) proudly welcome HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, as Royal Patron, to the launch of the charity’s £10 million fundraising appeal to build a new children’s hospice in the heart of Norfolk. The nook appeal was officially launched on 25th November at the Norfolk Showground where hundreds of guests from across the county comprising individuals, businesses, charitable trusts, schools and community groups attended to hear the charity’s vision of a new hospice built on a five-acre woodland plot in Framingham Earl, south of Norwich. The purpose-built hospice, which will replace the charity’s current facility in Quidenham, will be named the nook and offer facilities such as a hydrotherapy pool, private areas for clinical care and dedicated rooms for therapies. The nook will be on an idyllic woodland plot, creating a wonderful tranquil setting
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for children, young people and families. It will also be better positioned in the county, within a thriving local community and won’t be isolated from services, hospitals and road network.
vision publicly. Everyone at EACH was honoured and extremely proud to have HRH The Duchess of Cambridge as Royal Patron and delighted she was able to join us on the day.
Quidenham hospice is one of the oldest in the UK and has been an incredible home-from-home to many families for more than 20 years.
“We’ve received a great response to our campaign so far, with so many pledges of support. There are lots of ways that you can get involved and help us to build our new hospice, so please do contact our fundraising team to discuss more and find out how you can help.”
However, the hospice was converted from an old country house and is extremely restricted in its facilities and development. The demand on services continues to increase, and care for young people over the last decade has become far more complicated – the charity is rapidly outgrowing the constraints of the building. Mark Loades, Appeal Fundraising Manager, explained: “We were thrilled with our launch event for the nook appeal and it was great to be able to share our
To achieve our vision for Norfolk we need to raise £10 million whilst still running our Quidenham hospice to it’s current high standards. We cannot do this without the support of everyone in the county. So we invite you, whether you are an individual, a company, a school or a community group, to become part of this very special project and we have a number of ways in which you can do this including becoming a friend of the nook or a
member of the nook business network. To find out more about please contact the EACH Norfolk Fundraising team: EACH, Suite 5, The Old Dairy, Elm Farm Business Park, Wymondham, NR18 0SW. Tel: 01953 666767; norfolk@each. org.uk Twitter: @EACH_norfolk or visit: www.each.org.uk/the-nook
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Not A Big Fat Gypsy Wedding! Gemma from Pink Couture talks about chasing her dreams How many people don’t take that one chance to persue their dreams? Gemma’s was to pursue dressmaking but that meant giving up her 10 year career with Norwich Union in order to start again. So like most, she started on the shop floor learning the basics, meeting clients and got to see first hand the level of service that was being offered at that time. Gemma opened her first studio Ginx Couture in Norwich where she initially catered for all things Bridal and Civil Partnerships. Her career saw her headlining fashion shows in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Brighton and Norwich and featured in an interview on the Sky Wedding channel.
mood boards, fabric sourcing, preparing working designs and a few cups of coffee the garments then start to evolve. The process then moves onto pattern cutting and a mock up fitting. After taking a break to start her family, Gemma is back at the cutting table designing and creating all things including wedding garments, prom dresses, formal and occasion wear under her new label Pink Couture.
The immediate feedback from clients was that it was not just the way their bespoke garments made them feel, it was the whole boutique experience.
18 years of blood, sweat and tears have now led Gemma to be looking at up and coming trends with wearable technology starting to become mainstream.
The process starts with taking a clients initial ideas and then through the use of
Always looking out to be inspired for new creations, a year ago after seeing a
project involving illuminated garments, the idea of incorporating LED’s into her designs was conceived. Several prototypes later and drawing on her husband’s technical knowledge, she has created a stunning wedding dress fit for a princess. “Using this innovation I am excited to be launching this technology into anything a client may desire, the possibilities are endless.
The result is a unique and stunning designer wedding dress that looks traditional right up to the moment when you switch it on! “The reaction to the dress from those who have had a sneak preview has been overwhelming.” Says Gemma. “This may lead to expanding the design into other types of clothing such as dance wear.” It isn’t only wedding dresses Gemma creates; she will design a bespoke outfit for any occasion and she can even upcycle old clothing. To book a consultation visit the studio on Eden Lane, Attleborough or call Gemma 07775 603 682
A theoretical 16.7 million colours are available! With this in mind we can even have a garment change its own colours by utilising an optical sensor or have it programmed to respond to movement”
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Slow Justice For The Antrim Horses Father and son jailed after ‘profound and severe case’ of animal neglect A father and son, Robert and Conor McAleenan from Country Antrim in Northern Ireland, have today been given custodial sentences and banned for keeping horses for 25 years on 17 animal cruelty offences. The pair had pleaded guilty to the charges brought by the PSNI following a rescue case in November 2011 in which 66 horses, ponies and donkeys were removed from their farm off the Lisnevenagh Road and a separate site nearby. Conor was sentenced to 22 months and will serve 7 months in prison, while his father Robert was given 20 months’ and will serve 4.5 months in prison. The judge also issued a deprivation order so all the animals can now be signed over into the permanent care of the charities who rescued them. PSNI Sergeant Allison Liddle and vet Nicolas de Brauwere from Redwings Horse Sanctuary attended two sites on 25th November 2011 and found a number of horses and donkeys in a state of suffering and many more living in pitiful and highly unsuitable conditions. Many were starving hungry and one horse was so weak that it had to be euthanased on welfare grounds. Another piebald mare was so emaciated that she was unable to stand up and despite the best efforts of the rescuers over the next few days, she never recovered. The horses had been left without food or water, many were standing in their own
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waste with no clean bedding and they were suffering with worm infestations, overgrown hooves and infections such as strangles. With help from the police, Redwings Horse Sanctuary, the Donkey Sanctuary and Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary spent several days removing all the horses and donkeys from the site and taking them to places of safety. After several days at a holding yard to regain their strength under the care of Redwings Welfare Vet Nicola Berryman and a team from Crosskennan, 23 of the horses and ponies were transported to Redwings HQ in Norfolk. Redwings Head of Welfare and Senior Vet Nic de Brauwere, who was the lead witness for the prosecution in the case, said: “The welfare concerns I identified were profound and the suffering inflicted on the equines was as severe as it is possible to encounter. I believe Robert and Conor McAleenan fundamentally failed to protect the welfare of their horses and donkeys. They failed to address even their basic health and husbandry requirements and allowed several of the animals to suffer profoundly and for an extended amount of time. I am absolutely delighted to see that justice has finally been done but speaking frankly, this should never have happened in the first place.” The group rescued by Redwings all made a full recovery and have been named after Breakfast items including, Jam, Muesli, Benedict, Waffle and Croissant.
They will be guaranteed a home for life at Redwings, either living at its sanctuary sites or rehomed through the charity’s Guardianship Scheme. Several can be visited at the Redwings Oxhill visitor centre in Warwickshire. One of the cobs, Marmite, has also become the poster boy for the charity’s Strangles awareness campaign after arriving from the farm infected with the disease.
All of the horses rescued have lovely temperaments and we have spent a lot of time on their rehabilitation and preparation for rehoming. Four of the Shetlands have just moved to their new home this week. We are very grateful to Redwings for answering our plea for help when the scale of the case became apparent. It was a real team effort to save as many of these cruelly treated horses as possible.”
PSNI Sergeant Allison Liddle said: “This was one of the most harrowing things I have ever seen both as a police officer and an animal lover. The sight of the awful conditions that these animals were forced to endure will stay with me forever.
Michael Crane, Head of Welfare at The Donkey Sanctuary said: “The Donkey Sanctuary welcomes the serious sentence given to this father and son which reflects the extreme suffering they inflicted on their animals. Our Welfare Advisers were shocked and appalled to find emaciated donkeys living in squalor without food or water, fighting for survival with other neglected donkeys and ponies and alongside the carcasses of dead animals.
The tragedy of having to destroy those who had suffered too much was heartbreaking for everyone who was involved in this case. I was joined by Constable Sarah Reid who diligently and professionally built a solid case for these animals and I am delighted that someone has been brought to justice. Animal cruelty has no place in our society. There is no reason why animals should suffer. I would urge anyone who suspects that animals are being harmed or kept in dangerous or unhealthy conditions to call their local police so the appropriate action can be taken swiftly”. Lyn Friel, founder and manager of Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary, said: “We were delighted to have been able to help the horses and ponies from the yard at Lisnevenagh, which was the worst case of horse cruelty we had ever witnessed. The sights will stay with our volunteers forever.
Since their rescue, seven of the ten donkeys have made a full recovery at our farms in Devon and two of them have started a new life with a foster home in Surrey, England. We are grateful to the PSNI for contacting us to help rescue these animals and to give them a fresh chance at life. They are now guaranteed sanctuary for life with The Donkey Sanctuary.” Redwings provides direct care to over 1400 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules with a further 500 living out in loving guardian homes across the country. Please visit or call 01508 481000 for more information. To donate text code RWHS00 followed by the amount you want to give (e.g. ‘RWHS00 £5’) to 70070.
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Windows Are Such An Important Facet of Your Home They give your property character and individuality, and also offer the practicalities of insulation and security Because of their very nature, the windows and doors on your house or bungalow are a significant investment and cost.
repairs, worn out window hinges, broken window handles and locks, and draughty includes clear, patterned, toughened, leaded and Georgian bar windows.
Problems, however, can occur – hinges and locks may break or stick, handles work loose, there may be draughts around the house and windows may become “blown” or steamed up.
New locks and handles, bathroom and kitchen windows, hinges, patio doors and cracked panes can all be easily and effectively dealt with. It’s not only with repairs, the same applies for upgrades as well such as to A-rated windows with the highest grade glass.
But rest assured, these issues do not have to prove as expensive to remedy as you may think - and repair is usually the best and most cost-effective course of action, rather than replacement. Steve Olley, who has 20 years’ experience of repairing double-glazed and sealed-unit windows, knows that an effective repair can give windows a whole new lease of life. “A lot of people think that when the glass has blown - when you cannot see through a window properly - or that there is condensation on a window or that double-glazed units become steamed up, that they need a whole new window,” explained Steve, who runs S & C Window Repairs with his wife Clare. “But repairs are relatively straightforward and not expensive. The glass can come out of the frames and be replaced, so there is simply no need to go to the expense of having a whole new window and frame.” S & C Windows provides a service to repair windows, doors and conservatories and that includes misted or broken sealed units, UPVC window and door repairs, conservatory repairs, patio door
Covering the whole of Norfolk from bases in Norwich and near Holt, S & C Windows, can upgrade standard windows to A-rated windows, without removing the frames and merely by changing the quality of the glass. Steve said: “We can do upgrades with the highest quality glass without changing the frames.” In the 1970s and 1980s people often selected golden handles for their windows, commented Steve, but they can also be changed quite easily to give the windows an upgrade and a modern new appearance. “I am cheaper than other operators and can offer cost-effective solutions with a quick response.” he added. Customers ring through to Steve’s main contact number where a call operator will take brief details and instantly send them on to Steve via text. “I’ll then telephone the customer to make an appointment, make a visit to assess what they need and if they are happy with the quote place an order for what is needed and then arrange a convenient time to install.” he said.
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The latest ‘must have’ for your home “Woodburners have become a ‘must have’ for many households across Norfolk” Since the dawn of civilisation people have been lighting fires for both cooking and heating purposes.
schemes for having a woodburner installed as do all other European countries!
Now in the modern age of central heating, gas fires and electric heaters you would think that lighting fires would be something that was left behind with your ancestors, you would however be wrong!
In a survey run this year (Sept 2014) by the SIA 21% of people aspire to owning a wood burning stove. Many articles in newspapers and magazines state that woodburners are the latest trend to add value to your house
Woodburners have become a ‘must have’ for many households across Norfolk, East Anglia and the rest of the United Kingdom. The market for wood burning stoves has grown 20% per annum since 21007 according to HETAS the industry regulatory body. This equates to 175,000 households per year with 200,000 in 2013. This increase can be attributed to a few factors. The homeowner’s attemps to reduce their energy bills and become less dependent on one form of energy supplier, be it Oil, Gas or Electricity. With price rises for electricity, gas and oil reaching record highs, purchasing wood for a wood burning stove can really save a household many £££’s on their home heating bills. With a stove top kettle you can also use your woodburner to make a cup of tea! On a greener front woodburning stoves could account for 10% of the UK govenrments carbon reduction targets by 2020 with a potential of 25% of the governments domestic renewable heat energy target gain by 2020 according to The Stove Industry Alliance (SIA). It’s a shame the UK government does not offer any incentive
So what should you look out for when buying a wood burner? 1. Output. All stoves have a nominal heat output measured in Kw. A reputable installer will work out the output required in your room. This is dependent on size, insulation, numbers of windows etc. A newly built house which is energy efficient will require a lot less output. A typical rating for a standard room is between 4-5 Kw.
A moisture metre is an invaluable tool. You will need room to store the logs, ideally sheltered but with airflow. A multi fuel stove will run on either solid fuel, anthracites, smokeless fuel nuggets etc or wood. Some multi-fuel stoves can be run on ‘slumber’ overnight, whereas wood burning stoves can’t.
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It’s also worth remembering that you will need to have the chimney swept at least once a year. 4. Stove Installation. Having a stove installed is not something that you can do yourself - you will need a qualified installer and the installation will need to meet building regulations. You should only use an installer that is registered with a governmentrecognised Competent Person Scheme (CPS), such as Hetas.
2. Efficiency of the stove. This is set by building Regulations which have set a minimum efficiency for all ne heating appliances. The minimum gross efficiency for a dry stove is 65%. However these days most stoves are 70% + with some such as the Aga Little Wenlock achieving over 80% 3. Wood or multi fuel stove? Wood is a carbon-neutral fuel, as the carbon it gives off is counteracted by the carbon it takes in while growing. A wood burning stove is designed to run only on firewood or other types of biomass fuel such as briquettes etc. For any stove to run efficiently requires well seasoned logs with at most 25% moisture content, ideally 20%.
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The Fireplace Centre One of the biggest and best selections in Norfolk and Suffolk!!...
Over past years, Fireplaces and Wood Burning Stoves have come back in to their own as the focal point of many room. There is so much scope in style and finish for fireplaces today and one of the best places to realise the truth of this is at the new relocated showrooms of “The Fireplace & Plaster Centre” at Brunel Way in Thetford.Established in 1993, they can offer the consumer professional advise on the most suitable choice of Fireplace & Stove for their home, being the only HETAS Approved retailer in Norfolk & North Suffolk. Here choice has never been greater, with Surrounds manufactured from Marble, Limestone, Sandstone, Solid Timbers and Cast Iron, all in different sizes and designs, including Period to Traditional styles through to more Modern and Contemporary styles. Here you will find over 60 displays complimented by a superb range of Wood Burning & MultiFuel Stoves, natural looking coal effect gas fires, as well as a vast range of Electric Fires. There are even Gas Fires if you have no chimney. This is an ideal place to find
new ideas to give your home that very individual look with the addition of a new fireplace which can even be made bespoke to your requirements. They offer a full and professional installation service, having their own In-House HETAS installers, which has to comply with the current building regulations. Anybody wishing to have a Solid Fuel Appliance installed must have the installation carried-out by an installer who is HETAS registered so as to conform to building regulations, if not, approval from local building control must be sought, which can sometimes be more costly than having “The Fireplace & Plaster Centre” do the work The company also offer a professional Chimney Sweeping Service, from their NACS trained In-House engineers, using the latest Power-Sweeping equipment, which is much more thorough than traditional methods, giving a cleaner and more efficient flue. www.stoveandfireplacecentre.co.uk
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Keeping Safe in Winter
The Denture Clinic
Tips for keeping safe in Winter
Professional denture service based in Norwich
Getting ready for the cold weather – which can start as early as October – means that you’re more likely to keep warm and well. Here are some things you can do to stay safe and ward off the winter chills. Have your heating system serviced and your chimney swept, or ask your landlord to do this if it’s their responsibility. If you have wood-burning, coal or gas heaters, make sure there’s adequate ventilation. Never block air vents, and get your boiler serviced every 12 months by a gas engineer. Check with your energy supplier for further advice to help you prepare for winter. Our free guide Save energy, pay lesshas tips on insulating and draught-proofing your home. Make sure you know where your main stopcock is and check that it’s easy to turn. If it’s jammed, you may need to
get it replaced. If water pipes freeze they can burst, so you need to be able to turn off the water at the main stopcock. If you’re worried about walking your dog in icy weather, contact The Cinnamon Trust they may be able to match you with a dog-walking volunteer in your area.
Martin as a Clinical Dental Technician (CDT) is a registered dental care professional, trained and qualified to provide a range of denture services direct to the patient, previously only available through your dentist, although some treatment plans will require a referral from your dentist, partically if you have your own natural teeth remaining. Martin qualified with the Royal College of Surgeons (Eng) and has been working with dentures since 1986. Martin is highly experienced in providing cosmetic dentures to his patients, giving advice in a friendly, caring and professional manner. Martin’s advanced knowledge helps him to solve the most challenging of dentures problems. During your first appointment to the Denture Clinic, Martin will undertake a detailed clinical evaluation, enabling the diagnosis to be reached, in order to create a detailed treatment plan, which is then tailored exactly to your needs. By taking the first steps at the Denture
Clinic, Martin is able to offer you the advanced technical and clinical skills needed to carefully design every denture to your individual requirements. For ease and comfort appointments can also be made with a dental practitioner. We follow four principles: * Rebuilding your morale with personal dentures * Patient centered dentistry * Patient controlled dentistry * Highest quality standards in both clinical a nd manufacturing procedures Customer Feedback: “After just 10 days, Teeth that fitted and stayed in place when eating; life is great! No more polly-grip” Patricia, Gt Yarmouth. For more information or to speak to someone from the clinic, visit the website: www.denturecliinicnorwich.co.uk or call 01603 624071
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South Norfolk Mobility Centre A local, small independent company, making customer service their top priority We would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year to everyone. We hope that you enjoyed a great Christmas. We are very pleased to let you know that we have added a further 4 electric rise and recliner chairs to our current range, bringing us up to 14 chairs for you to come and try.
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All of our chairs will help you to sit and stand, and will recline, and raise your legs.
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You can find the most comfortable position that suits you, and relax! Some of our chairs can be ordered for next day delivery, but if you choose one from our stock, we will deliver the same day. Start the year in comfort! We are situated directly opposite the Household Recycling Centre at,
Live-in Care, The Real Alternative to a Care Home Live-in carers can provide domestic, personal and social care Given the choice, many people would prefer to be cared for in their own home and Able Community Care has enabled thousands of people to exercise this choice. Our experience has shown that having a regular rota of experienced carers in your own home is often a much happier alternative than moving into a care home. Able Community Care provides livein carers whose role is to provide domestic, personal and social care tailored to each individual’s needs and wishes. Each live-in carer lives in a person’s home for a fortnight providing a safe, secure and reliable care package. Able Community Care’s objective is to establish two or three liked carers who return on a rotational basis in order to provide a continuous service with as little disruption as possible.
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Able Community Care also provides live-in ‘home from hospital’ cover, respite care and holiday companions. Able Community Care’s website www. uk-care.com provides comprehensive information, including many moving and heartfelt client comments. There is also an option to sign up for their free email Newsflash, written by the MD. Angela Gifford each week. Angela Gifford formed Able Community Care in 1980 and as Managing Director she continues to benefit this successful company with her long experience of the care sector. Angela is highly regarded as an expert in the field of home care. For a Free Information Pack please don’t hesitate to contact Able Community Care on 01603 764567 or email Ablemg@aol.com. www.uk-care.com.
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Specialist Dementia Care at It’s Best The Beeches care home in East Harling With a number of recent news articles portraying poor care within care homes, especially within the Dementia market, one Norfolk care home in particular is bucking the trend. The Beeches is a registered care home for the Elderly and those suffering from Dementia. The home is set in 2 acres of beautiful gardens in the town of East Harling. All rooms are furnished to hotel standards but are personalised to suit each new resident, with residents encouraged to bring in their own personal belongings. There are 44 bedrooms with a separate specialist dementia wing for 15 residents. The Home provides a range of assisted bathrooms, showers and accompanying mobility aids. The Home also has a number of spacious lounges and a conservatory offering large flat screen televisions. Meal times are an important part of the day and The Beeches 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, their families and staff.The Home has an Activities Co-ordinator who organises activities on a daily basis for the Residents. These are led by resident’s requests and family’s suggestions and
have included cinema afternoons, arts and crafts, external entertainment, quizzes and reminiscent 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. The Beeches is owned by Norfolk based company Black Swan International Limited who have 13 care homes in Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. They are an experienced care operator that prides itself in putting residents needs and feelings first. The dignity and independence of each resident is promoted within all of the Company’s Care Homes. For more information, to request a brochure or to arrange a visit The Beeches can be contacted on 01953 717584 or visit their website www. blackswan.co.uk Black Swan International to expand with multi-million pound finance package Norwich-headquartered Black Swan International Ltd has secured a sevenfigure funding package from NatWest as part of its continued expansion plans. Founded in 1994, Black Swan currently operates 13 private care homes across Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire − with a headcount of over 400. The funding arrangement and refinancing package with NatWest has
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thebeeches@blackswan.co.uk www.blackswan.co.uk enabled the firm to acquire The Beeches, East Harling. Following the deal, Black Swan has embarked on a 12-month re-development programme at the 44-bed care home, including physical improvement works. Tom Lyons, operations manager for Black Swan International, said “The funding stream agreed with NatWest is instrumental in helping us achieve our long-term ambitions, allowing us to invest in our care homes and prepare for future growth.
“It’s an exciting time for the business as we add The Beeches to our portfolio and upgrade the home for the comfort and benefit of residents.” Paul Barford, relationship director and healthcare specialist for NatWest, added: “A passion for putting customers at the heart of their business underpins the Black Swan team’s success. “We are proud to support them through an exciting period of growth, which will further cement the company’s strong position in the sector.”
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Stuart Wright Tractors Stuart Wright Tractors, part of Stuart Wright Transport Ltd Stuart Wright Tractors is a family run business dedicated to excellent customer service. They have teamed up with Siromer Flatpack Tractors to bring their compact affordable tractors to Norfolk Siromer have been importing Chinese tractors for 14 years, their compact tractors come in a range of engine sizes: 20hp, 24hp, 30hp, 35hp and 40hp. Siromer is also a family run firm, who developed the idea of a flatpack tractor or self build kit tractor to allow owners to buy at an import price and fully maintain their own tractor. There is a 12 months manufacturers parts warranty with all tractors and the flat packs are supplied in guaranteed full working order with a comprehensive UK construction manual. The Siromer 164E is Siromer’s most economical compact tractor. Fitted with a high torque 16hp engine, this compact tractor features selectable 4WD and can easily handle 4ft equipment on industry standard rear 3 Point Linkage.
Winter Driving Tips Tips for Driving in adverse weather conditions When the weather gets frightful, particularly in the Northeast, it’s best to avoid driving if possible. But for those who need to get behind the wheel, AAA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration each provide lists of tips to stay safe. Some are pretty obvious (“Always look and steer where you go;” wear your seatbelt), but others are more useful. Here’s what you need to know before driving in winter weather. Fill your windshield wiper fluid reservoir, it can go quickly in snowy conditions. Keep an extra supply in the car. Electric vehicle batteries lose power more quickly in the cold, so be sure they are fully charged before heading out. Keep extra distance between yourself and other cars, to account for slow braking. With antilock brakes, apply steady pressure. With non-antilock
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brakes, gently pump the brakes. In the event of a skid, ease off the gas, do not brake (until the car is under control), and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. Keep abrasive material (like sand) in the car, to use for extra traction if the car gets stuck. Keep your gas tank at least half full, to avoid gas line freeze up (when moisture in the air in the tank freezes, clogging the line). Properly inflate your tires. If stranded, tie a brightly colored cloth to your car’s antenna or in the window, to alert rescuers. In the dark, keep the dome light on, if possible. Accelerate slowly, to improve traction. Avoid stopping fully, and do not stop when driving uphill.
With all the quality features you would expect from Siromer, the field tractors have high torque tier III diesel engine, separate power steering pump, semi flat deck floor, side hand throttle, quick release ratchet handbrake, fully electronic dash and free choice of tyres for either field or grassland work. Standard features throughout the range include sprung comfort seat, folding roll bar for ease of storage, a maintenance free battery as well as Hi lift Hydraulics, a two speed PTO, category 1 three point linkage, and selectable four wheel drive. The tractors are highly manoeuvrable with power assisted steering and less than 2.8m turning circle. In addition there is selectable 4wd for extra traction when required and a diff lock for muddy terrain. Available with a front loader with parallel lift and lift capacities in excess of 500kg and dump height of 1.9m. For more information on the full range of tractors available, visit the website: www.swtractors.co.uk
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