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Wymondham’s professional and friendly ‘one stop shop’ for all your personal or business computing needs

Handbag and Leather are an independent family run business based in the historic market town of Wymondham, Norfolk, just 9 miles South East of Norwich. They many years of experience and expertise in leather goods to help you choose from our excellent range of handbags and leather goods. We stock handbags, bags, purses and luggage for all occasions and

budgets, so you are sure to find the perfect bag for you You will find a great selection of ladies shoes and boots from names such as Padders and Marco Tozzi and many more. We now also have our new mens shoe selection. So why not pop in and take a look around, you won’t be disappointed. We look forward to seeing you.. www.handbagsleather.co.uk

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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Anglia Computer Solutions’ Continued Success Results In Store Refit Computing store offers a wide range of services in the heart of Wymondham Since the recent refit at the Wymondham branch, the entire range of products on offer has been expanded to include a larger range of laptops and PC systems, with over 30 on display.

From the service side, they conduct both hardware and software repairs as well as email and website design and hosting, database design and business telecoms.

With ever increasing demand, two full-time members of staff have been taken on; we now have a full-time engineer for home visits and two others who remain on site at the shop in Wymondham. This means there are dedicated members of staff for both business calls, support and home users alike.

Should wish to contact them for more information, do so by calling the shop on 01953 859753 or send an email enquiry via: wymondham@ angliacomputersolutions.co.uk

To make an appointment is as simple as giving them a call on 01953 859753. As before, Anglia Computer Solutions offer a wide range of services. From a retail perspective, they stock a wide range of tablets, new and reconditioned PC’s and laptops, inks, cables and all IT related peripjerals.

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The shop is located at 7, Market Street, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0AJ.

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Buying Property Jointly With Someone Else Whenever people buy a property jointly with someone else a trust of land is created and it is important to ensure that the property is held in such a way so that on any future sale, or in the event of the death of one of the owners, the sale proceeds are divided as the parties intend. There are two ways of owning land jointly. The first is as beneficial joint tenants and the second is as tenants in common. If you own as beneficial joint tenants then you are each entitled to half of any equity in the property on a sale (being the amount left over once any mortgage is repaid), and, if one of you dies, the property will automatically pass to the surviving joint tenant. However, it is possible to sever a joint tenancy and make it into an equal tenancy in common by serving a notice on your co-owner of your wish to do this at any time. Severance of a joint tenancy can also occur automatically e.g. if a joint owner is declared bankrupt. If you own as tenants in common you can choose to own the property either equally or in unequal shares, and on the death of one of you, the share of the deceased will pass

according to the Will of the deceased or under the intestacy rules if there is no Will. It is therefore very important that if you own as a tenant in common that Wills are made by both co-owners to deal with their respective shares particularly if either one wanted to leave their share to someone else altogether but give their co-owner the right to continue to live in the property. People should therefore very carefully how they wish to own their property when buying jointly with another person especially when one or other of them has received a gifted deposit from another family member such as parents or grandparents, as is very common these days, or is using more of their own savings to put towards the deposit than the other party. This is especially so if they wish to protect their larger deposit in the event

of a relationship breakdown in the future. Your Solicitor should ask you about the source of your deposit and how you wish to own the property as part of the conveyancing process. If you wish to protect a greater share of the deposit that you have paid you should say you want to own as tenants in common in unequal shares. You could also ask your Solicitor to prepare a separate Declaration of Trust document to record the amount of deposit you have each paid and

to agree that you should receive this amount back on a future sale once the mortgage is repaid or that the equity should be divided in unequal proportions. The Declaration could also record other agreed terms such as what would happen if one party wished to sell and the other did not. Contact Spire Solicitors (Attleborough) for more information on: 01953 453143 or visit the website at: www.spiresolicitors.co.uk

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Suffolk & Norfolk Youth Action More Talk - More Action .... SNYA Ambassadors Barford Festival

giving time checks and a countdown to the gates opening at 14:00 hrs.

Barford Festival 2014, took place on a baking hot Saturday 12th July. The Festival is now in its ninth year and the third year that SNYA has hosted the mini Glastonbury type event. It is hard to believe that it is in fact a primary school event delivered by the Friends of Barford School.

Our first duo was Mouldy Figs, a 1920’s Jazz duo that performed traditional jazz and some hits from motion picture soundtracks. The Fez wearing duo proved very popular showing that Doctor Who is not the only one who can get away with wearing this garment.

Strange Tail, a no- frills hard rock band from the East of England. The rest of the line-up included Destination Mars, March of the Robots, Can’t surf, Dust Bowl Blues and Trailer Park. The event also saw many art, craft and jewellery stalls, selling handmade local items including candle holders, hats, pendants, baby shoes, crochet and knitted goods, rainbow lume bands and Indian Jewellery. The stalls ranged from the traditional to the bizarre with the heritage group focusing on WW1 with a tank game and decipher the secret code game, whilst mad science electrocuted people and burnt their bogeys. You could even get an Indian head massage. The food retailers included those selling Coconut juice, Pizza, BBQ and a ‘Posh’ drinks tent.

Barford Festival What makes this festival stand out from all the others, is how it is inclusive of other local charity organisations, giving them the opportunity of raising much needed funds for their own causes. This year the organisers were particularly focused on not only supporting the future of their own school but creating a true community spirit. The event included circus workshops, bizarre beasts from Banham Zoo, art workshops, steam train rides, stilt walkers magic shows, a selfie booth, Walkabout Street Magic, a steampunk time traveller, Illusions, balloon modelling, mad science’s slime workshop, Roger Blighty and Betsy Blue biplane, pop-up drama performances, rides and slides, Zorba Balls and face painting. The SNYA Team of Jamie Hall, Tom Ferguson and Alfie Mazzei met up with our Outside Audio Engineer Paul ‘Titch’ Hagon and Stage Manager, Ian ‘Woody’ Woods, to ready the performance marque for the forthcoming musical spectacular. Audio checks were made before going live on air at 13:00 hrs. The first hour included the usual health and safety checks, informing the traders what to do in the case of an emergency, telling them who the stewards are, removing vehicles from the field and

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The next musician was Imogen Setters, now Imogen is the sister of Jake and Toby Setters and after my initial surprise that they even had a sister, she knocked the audience dead with three songs accompanied by her Ukulele. Imogen told me that she decided to go it alone after being repeatedly knocked back by her brothers who would not let her join their band, Can’t Surf. Well guys, you may want to think again as your sister stole the show. Two thirds of Behind the Green Screen was up next. John Franks, Drummer, and Edward Ashcroft, this time on acoustic guitar, performed their set. Edward told us that their bass guitarist, Sam Essinger, could not make the gig but they did not want to let their fans down. Well done guys you were superb. Now Barford festival is renowned for its connection with the Mazzei family, for those of you of a certain age they are Norfolk’s equivalent of the Partridge Family. First up was Ewan Mazzei, this time performing some of his own works as well as covering Ed Sheeran amongst others. Ewan gave a fantastic performance after being introduced on stage by his brother and SNYA presenter Alfie. Dad was to perform later in the evening with his band Kepler. Box of light performed for us and so did

Around the showground were various activities for visitors to have a go at, including archery, bouncy castle assault course, Zorba Balls and a wrecking ball game. Local groups such as the Queens Hill Youth Football Club offered penalty shoot outs, whilst ‘Twin Hatter’ Cllr. Margaret Dewsbury raised money with her traditional games for The Barford Festivals chosen cancer charity ‘Star Throwers’. The event was fantastic, with big congratulations and thanks to all the Festival Committee. We can’t wait to see what you have got install for us for your tenth anniversary, next year. Contact: Suffolk & Norfolk Youth Action Attleborough Academy Norfolk 9 Norwich Road

Attleborough Norfolk NR172AJ 01953 452109 office@snya.co.uk www.snya.co.uk Attleborough Carnival Arriving at the showground, on Sunday 13th July at 10.00hrs, to set up the Gazebo for our friends at Attleborough Players, you could not fail to notice the black storm clouds forming in the sky. This did not deter the enthusiasm for the day, as they gathered in Connaught Hall to put on their costumes for the walking procession. Fifteen minutes later we arrived at the starting point, at Fairfield Drive, to meet up with the other organisations in the procession and as if by magic, the sun broke through. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Services led this year’s procession with their fire engine and their support and rescue unit. They were followed by a lovely black stretch limo that carried our Town Mayor, Karen Pettit, Rose Queen, Tyler Barker, as well as Rose Prince, Owen Stewart and Rose Princess, Kaci Thorpe. Behind them were the very visual and audible Zumba group and then the Attleborough Town’s Youth Football Club. Further down the procession you could see Attleborough Boxing Club members as well as the Attleborough Heritage Group. In this year’s procession we had six classic mini cars as well as the East Anglia Crew (car club). They had highly polished cars with very loud exhausts. Laura Jamie Personal Training

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group and Ku Sool Won Korean Martial Arts club was also present as well as an American themed float, including a Harley Davidson Bike, from Mr D’s Diner on the A11. There was a steam driven van and bus as well as a lorry full of people from the ‘Dressing up Box’ presenting a medieval theme. Children from the Star Dance Company performed through the packed streets and a recovery service were collecting money for a stroke charity. Once the procession had made its way around the packed streets of Attleborough we arrived back at the showground. Stone Soda, a pop group, began performing on stage and the stall holders and the fairground prepared for the influx of visitors to the event. As the day started proper, the heavens opened up with stair rods of rain beating down upon the crowd. They gathered their belongings and ran for shelter of the gazebos and marques around the site, you could just about make out the packed stalls that were once clearly visible. The tent roofs had to be liberated from the increasing heavy amount of rain water they were holding and the car park started to look like a lake. About twenty minutes later though the rain stopped as quickly as it had started, this allowed everyone to dry out and to take stock of the affect that it had. The only noticeable difference was the Attleborough Boxing Club had been completely washed away; it was almost as if they had packed up and gone home – surely not! The rest of the event went without a hitch with the main arena seeing displays from the fire brigade, a stunt mountain bike display crew, and a bird of prey flying and feeding exhibition. The only display that was deemed too dangerous due to the wet ground was the Korean Martial Arts demonstration, so this was cancelled. All around the showground we had tents and gazebos exhibiting a range of businesses, activities, clubs, and societies. Attleborough Youth Football Club was offering penalty shootouts; Attleborough Heritage Group was commemorating the First World War with activities and tombola.

Attleborough Macmillan Support group was present with other organisations offering face painting and Christ Community Church was asking Who Cares? They are trying to find out what is going on in their community and what hurts the most. Once the information has been collated they will respond with the love of Jesus. Friends of SNYA, the Wymondham Lions, were present marshalling the procession and manning their own stall selling books and running tombola. The Chequered Flag Garage presented a large exhibition of Ssangyong cars from North Korea. They told us that the ‘four by four’ vehicles are as good off road as on and they were hoping that their presence at Attleborough Carnival would raise the companies profile within the community. Gillian, from the World Horse Welfare Centre at Snetterton introduced us to Stanley an 11 years old pony form the equine charity. “Stanley is the Hall Farm mascot as he has been out several times on loan but been returned through no fault of his own. The charity looks for permanent homes for the rescue horses but they are all just on loan as the rescue centre does not sell their stock. They remain our property but we look for permanent loving homes and check on them periodically, we never lose contact with our horses. We currently have 150 horses on site as we have had an intake of two or three large welfare cases in the last few months”. Gillian went on to say that “sixty horses came in one go and unfortunately, it is getting more common for people to hoard animals.” I just thought that this was sad and amazing all in one go.

South Norfolk Show Thousands of people enjoyed the best of what South Norfolk has to offer on Sunday at South Norfolk Council’s biggest show of the year. Fantastic attractions, fun activities and stalls packed full of local produce pulled in close to 4,000 people to South Norfolk on Show at the Council’s HQ in Long Stratton. This is the fifth year running that the Council has promoted its services through a spectacular day of free entertainment for all the family and this year’s attendance beat all previous records. South Norfolk Council’s Deputy Leader Councillor Martin Wilby said: “What a fantastic day, an excellent turnout and glorious weather. Everywhere you looked families were having fun and finding out about what the Council does in the process.” “Every year the event gets more and more popular which is brilliant for all the local businesses, charities and entertainers who take part. We have so much to offer in South Norfolk and it’s a fantastic chance to showcase everything that makes it such a great place to live, work and visit.” Children marvelled at the Bubbleologist, had their picture taken with Ewoks, cheered Horatios Last Hurrah and made it to the top of Spider Mountain. The Talent Show on the main stage attracted huge crowds, pets won prizes at the Fun Dog Show and the big top was full of children learning circus skills. While the farmers market filled the Leisure Centre and model planes looped the loop overhead.

212 people filled out feedback cards, with nearly 70 percent giving the event five out of five stars. For more ideas about what to do in South Norfolk this Summer, visit our website and download our fun-packed Event Guide.” Harleston Family Day At Memorial Park, we all gathered in anticipation of the attendance of the young residents of Harleston and we weren’t disappointed. This annual sports event sees hundreds of young people and children try out some traditional games, as well as some unfamiliar activities and this year was no exception. We organised games of Rounders, Cricket, Football as well as Badminton. The teenagers showed off their talent by broadcasting live from our mobile studio on SNYA Radio whilst others tried to beat me at table football, I did warn them that I was good but they still persisted, so I had to humiliate them with a 10 – 1 win. (Don’t underestimate the old youth worker). Other games included table tennis and Swing Ball. Fruit juice was provided throughout the day with a free BBQ rounding off the afternoon. Councilor Jeremy Savage told me a bit about the history of the park, explaining that it had been donated to the people of Harleston after the First World War. The day was funded by Exchange2 youth provision. SNYA took the opportunity of talking to the young people to find out what they wanted to do over the summer period and most wanted day trips out so we will look into sorting that out for them. Wymondham Carnival

On the field we had food vendors ranging from Fish and chip sellers to ‘Bitter Sweet Curious Coffee Shop’, not forgetting Deb’s dinky doughnuts, Duck truck – duck wrap and Tony Perkins Quality Butcher – Burgers and Hot Dogs Other activities included Pied Peddler Creations – Art and craft stall, Whizz Circus Skills and a Ferret re-homing programme operating from PACT Animal Sanctuary in Watton.

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We waited ten years for Wymondham Carnival and boy was it worth waiting for. Thousands of Wymondhamites lined the roads and packed the Market Cross for the comeback that we have all been waiting for. Entitled ‘Wymondham-OnSea,’ residents enjoyed the benefit of a beautiful summer’s day.

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The procession started at the Wymondham Library, lead by a steam engine, before making its way down Back

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www.wymondhamonline.co.uk were Wymondham Guides dressed as Minions from Despicable Me as voted for as ‘Best in Procession’ by amongst others, George Freeman MP. The procession was finished by an electric car and a classic motor car. The entertainment went throughout the night with the climax being the announcement of SNYA Radio’s favourite, Behind the Green Screen, as the winner of Wymondham’s Got Talent 2014 and a firework display. We invited them and other Wymondham young people to the next meeting of the ‘Wymondham Youth Project’. Seven young people addressed the group, increasing the activities list to include a ‘Gaming Night’, (where young people compete against each other using Xbox and Play station), music nights and alterations to the existing skateboard park for the benefit of younger children. SNYA has joined Creative Arts East’s, Village Screen. They have provided projectionist training for us and some of our members have signed up for their ‘Somewhere to ……..’ project so they can benefit from marketing training. My team has visited community halls in Wymondham to check out the availability and to see if the premises are dark enough to show films. We have consulted with even more of Wymondham’s young people to establish where they are able to go to watch films and what films they would like to see. We are very excited about the project

and hope to bring you the real cinema experience to rurally isolated towns and villages. We understand the needs of our young people and they have told us that they do not want a large plasma TV. Notwithstanding the limitations of a mobile Cinema project, I can assure you that we aim to bring you that ‘real cinema’ feel with a full screen, stereo sound and projection. You are able to purchase popcorn, pop and sweets but as community centres usually have those hard plastic chairs, we are encouraging all the young people to bring their own bean bags for extra comfort. SNYA is not competing with other cinemas but we are aiming to bring to you the latest films, after they have been shown at regular cinemas but before they are available on general release on DVD. Our target audience are those that have seen the movies before and want to enjoy them a second time with a different friendship group and those who are seeing the film for the first time and want to take advantage of cheaper prices and do not want the additional cost of travelling to the City. Just like regular cinemas, we have a website that informs people what, where, and when the films are to be shown, booking in advance facilities to guarantee entry, and a loyalty card that entitles you to a 10% discount and a free portion of popcorn.

Wymondham Carnival Check out www.snyouthaction.org.uk/ cinema for further information. SNYA are looking for other partners from across Suffolk and Norfolk to bring this project to even more rurally isolated young people. If you would like to get involved with SNYA then contact us at: Suffolk & Norfolk Youth Action Attleborough Academy Norfolk 9 Norwich Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 2AJ 01953 452109 office@snyouthaction.org.uk www.snyaradio.co.uk

Suffolk & Norfolk Youth Action presents Godzilla on Saturday 20th September 2014 Proof of age may be requested. For extra comfort why not bring your own bean bag? Book online to get priority entry tickets and further discounts.

Price on door: £3 Teen Ticket £5 Adult Ticket £3.75 Senior Ticket £14 Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Teens)

Located at: North Wymondham Community Centre, Lime Tree Ave, Wymondham, Norfolk NR18 0HH

Doors open 18:00hrs Film starts 18:30hrs

Funded by The South Norfolk Youth Advisory Board

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A Look at 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.

Norfolk Sporting Guns A leading sporting gun shop in Norfolk Based in Wymondham, at Norfolk Sporting Guns there is a comprehensive selection of guns and rifles, individually selected from exceptional sporting brands. You are met with a personal service, taking you through a consultation of your knowledge and experience. They can assess how much help you’ll need choosing the right gun for you. Often it can be a daunting task selecting the correct gun, at Norfolk Sporting Guns, they are expert gunsmiths that can assist you in making that choice. Offering an extensive repair and maintenance service to their customers, the high level of experience and the standard of quality and pride that is taken in their work sets them apart from their competitors. They offer a range of superior quality clothing for all types of gun sport, whether it’s for clay pigeon shooting or a day on the hunt. Fine clothing is available too, luxuriously soft shooting socks complete with garters,

hats, and gloves - you’ll find all the finest clothing at Norfolk Sporting Guns. There are male and female accessories, with extensive durability, soft to touch and comfort for long days of sporting activity. If you require any help, the team are highly experienced in all aspects of sporting clothing and can source speciality products for you, if necessary. Everything from walking sticks to tripods and hunting bags, Norfolk Sporting Guns offer a host of unique gifts and accessories. If you’re looking to maximise your sporting experience, then take full advantage of the accessories offered at Norfolk Sporting Guns. An extensive selection of gift products including cartridge bags, ear defenders, gun covers and more, can all be found in store. Call 01953 603517, or email: christanner1957@tiscali.co.uk Visit the website at: www.norfolk-sporting-guns.co.uk

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Ballroom Dancing With Donna New courses available for this Autumn I have been teaching Ballroom & Latin American Dancing for over 22 years now and its popularity just keeps on growing, with many thanks to Strictly Come Dancing of course.

If you are thinking of taking up a new hobby, booking that cruise ship holiday, maybe you want to get fit or to socialise -ballroom dancing could tick all of the boxes.

I run several classes a week, private and group lessons, practice sessions, workshops, social dances, team building bookings and teach couples for their first wedding dance.

Whatever your age, level or rhythmical interpretation you WILL have lots of fun, meet new friends and get a little bit of excercise at the same time.

I have worked with the Adult Education Services for several years covering three locations providing nine classes a week. I have taught dance in a private school for 6 years. In 2009 I hosted a dance for 200 of my pupils to spend an evening with Strictly Come Dancing Stars Darren Bennett & Lilia Kopylova how did I get them to Wymondham? - my secret. And as if that wasn’t great in itself I then invited Ola & James Jordan to come and pay us a visit.

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So what are you waiting for - get in touch today!! Donna x PRIVATE LESSONS Why Private lessons? There are many reasons for booking some private lessons. Some people can’t get to a class regularly due to work/family commitments or are simply learning for a specific reason i.e. for a christmas function, works party, college prom, wedding, holiday on a cruise ship to name a few.

One to one tuition gives you a chance to learn or brush up on the specific dances you would like to learn depending on your requirements. Several couples use this opportunity to catch up if they have missed several classes due to illness or holiday. These lessons are totally private and you will not share your lessons with any other pupils or teachers in the room. No Partner? That’s fine - private lessons are ideal for when you don’t have a partner male or female! Gift Vouchers Maybe you know of someone you would like to give a voucher for a private lesson as a gift, Anniversary,birthday/ christmas or a wedding gift. This can be easily arranged contact me for more details. How long and how much? These are charged at £30.00 per hour. You can book to have a half hour session, a one hour or an hour and a

half and for the more energetic there are two hour sessions. Small group bookings can also be quoted on. So maybe try a consultation lesson to see how you get on. Where and when? These are held during the week, day or evening and weekends depending on availability. I use various halls in Wymondham, Wicklewood and Barford. Mondays 8.30am - 10.30pm Tuesday - Friday Various times available other than class times 6.30 - 9.30pm Saturday & Sundays 8.00am - 9.00pm

Please call or email to book. 01953 607474 07766 751545 donna_poole@sky.com www.dancingballroomdancingwithdonna. co.uk


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Wymondham Music Festival Founders Retire – New Team to Plan for 2015 Top team bow out to make way for new blood Barbara and Brian Randall, who launched Wymondham Music Festival with a series of concerts in 1996 and have nurtured the festival into its position as a much loved and respected element of the Norfolk market town’s cultural life, have retired after 18 years at the helm. Long serving former chairman, John Wood and treasurer, Derek Fripp have also retired from the festival committee. Derek’s successor as treasurer is Steph Homburg. The festival began succession planning in 2012 and a new team of volunteers, led by Chairman Richard Elliott, is in place to run the 2015 festival and beyond. The festival staged a special celebration evening at Central Hall on Friday, August 22, for friends and supporters, to mark the long service of Barbara and Brian Randall, John Wood, Derek Fripp and Hugh Morgan. Hugh has run the patrons’

scheme for many years and will be retiring at the end of March. ​ Councillor David Goldson, Chairman South Norfolk Council, who attended the event said: “I thank you sincerely for all you have done for your community and wish your successors luck.” Richard Elliott said: “The contributions of our retiring committee members are by any standard truly remarkable. In particular, the work of Barbara and John in planning and running the festival over so many years is extraordinary. I would like to thank Barbara, John, Brian, Derek and Hugh on behalf of everyone involved in the festival and the wider community, for developing such an exciting and inspiring annual musical extravaganza. They will be a hard act to follow, but we have some enthusiastic new volunteers on board who will deliver a quality event for Wymondham in 2015.”

“​ Brian Randall said: “We’re both leaving with very mixed feelings - we are sad to be bowing out of a fantastic adventure that has been so much a part of our lives. Looking back over 18 years, there have been many, many memories - urgent deadlines, much laughter, thousands of chairs moved, friendships kindled and, above all else, the music and the musicians who put the ‘Music’ into ‘Wymondham Music Festival’. F rom the young musicians in their first ever performance to famous stars, it’s been a privilege to have been involved with them and their art.” Wymondham Music Festival •1996 first Music Week established by Barbara and Brian Randall •1997 first Jazz Picnic, Derek Fripp joins the team as treasurer •1998 Lunchtime recitals and Market Place events launched; Hugh Morgan launches the Patrons scheme.

•2000 John Wood becomes Chairman; first Town Busking Day. •2001 first Music Lecture •2008 Festival Fortnight established •2009 first Teddy Bears’ Picnic •2014 John Wood retires as Chairman at February public meeting, Richard Elliott takes over as Chairman. Barbara and Brian Randall, John Wood and Derek Fripp retire in August. Minutes of committee meetings from the last 18 years weigh 7.5kg. Over the last 11 festivals, there have been 85 ticketed concerts at Wymondham Abbey, Baptist Church, Central Hall, Fairland Church Centre, Kett’s Park, Wymondham High School, Wymondham Ex-Servicemen’s Club and Kimberley Hall featuring classical, jazz, blues, folk, pop, rock and world music.

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14 WYMONDHAM

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We are suppliers of the high quality, affordable British built Masterhome range, designed by ourselves using our unique knowledge of our customer requirements and preferences. Farmers, builders and other own land or plot owners are amongst our main customers our homes are also supplied as the perfect low cost granny annexe and in many cases planning permission is not always required.

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JP’s Espresso & Sandwich Bar To Raise Funds For MacMillan Cancer Care None of us can ever be sure when or if cancer will affect us, it has no respect for age gender or life style One thing that we can be certain of is that at some time in our lives somebody close to us will be affected. For Sam that time came back in 2005 when her mum was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer. “My Mum had been the cornerstone of my life and words cannot describe how devastating the news of her illness was to me and my family”. Sadly Sam’s mum lost her fight in February 2006 and is missed by all of those she left behind. Sam and her husband Tony run JP’s on Norwich Road in Wymondham and they are very proud of the coffee they sell. Along with their team of trained baristas they serve probably the best coffee in town and they would like you to join them in

their Macmillan coffee morning. From 9am to 11am on Friday 26th September all of the money from coffee sales will be given directly to Macmillan nurses. “I have always wanted to find a way to help others who are going through what my Mum went through, and now I have” says Sam.

cancer, and this is our chance to show our solidarity with them. So please come along to JP’s for a coffee on 26th September. We are all at risk that means not only you and I but your children, your grandchildren, your parents, your uncles and aunts. All of us!

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16 GEORGE FREEMAN MP

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Victory for the Tiffey Valley! For too long and all too often, planning has come to seem like something done TO communities instead of something done BY communities for themselves... That’s why I am delighted to say that my decision to request that the Secretary of State ‘call in’ the decision to build houses in the Tiffey Valley, on the grounds of protecting this precious local amenity and planning permission has paid off, and planning permission has been refused.

for all of those that telephoned my office and also for South Norfolk District Council who were against this proposal. This was truly a team effort.

Well done to everyone involved in this campaign.

MPs don’t normally ‘do’ planning, but I believed this was such an important issue for Wymondham that I decided to do what I could, including going head to head with the developers’ barrister at the end of last year. I am so glad that all the hard work has now paid off. As you know, Wymondham is a jewel of a market town which is putting together a long term Town Plan based on a vibrant local economy and high quality of life, which this development would have undermined. We need housing, but not at the cost of our precious green spaces. This is an enormous victory for those 1000’s of you that signed the on-line petitions against the development, for all those of you that wrote to the Minister,

Contact George at his constituency Office: 8 Damgate Street Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0BQ Telephone: 01953 600617 email: george@georgefreeman.co.uk www.georgefreeman.co.uk Twitter: @Freeman_George

Opening Of Centrum At Norwich Research Park Norfolk has too often been dismissed by others as something of a rural backwater... My mission as a newly-elected MP in 2010 was to fundamentally change that perception, championing the vibrancy and enterprise of our region in Westminster and beyond. That’s why I was so honoured to be in Norfolk for my first ever visit as the new Minister for Life Sciences, opening the flagship Centrum building. As I have long argued, Norfolk and the Eastern Region have a once-in-a-generation chance to lead the world in the three key markets of food, medicine and energy. With global centres of excellence like the Norwich Research Park, our area is a crucible of innovation and new technologies, making Norfolk a hub for investment. The opening of the Centrum building is a great demonstration of this, bringing jobs into our area and helping demonstrate what all of us who live here know: that, as the campaign group I set up puts it, the best way is the Norfolk Way!


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7pm at Wymondham High Award ds willl inclu ude:

• Best Achiever – Years 8 and 9 • Best GCSE Science Project • Best A Level Science Project • Most Inspiring Junior School Science Teacher • Most Inspiring Senior School Science Teacher • Most Dedicated School Science Technician • School which Achieves Most with Least • Best Innovation Idea • Best Idea for a Commercial Innovation • Lifetime Achievement Award – for Services to Science, Technology and Innovation in Norfolk

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How to nominate and prizes will be announced in September 2014 Deadline for applications is likely to be late October

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Dereham Theatre Company Classic rock opera comes to dereham courtesy of theatre company The classic American musical comes to Dereham for one week only! Set mostly in Mushnik’s Skid Row florist, Seymour Krelbourn a simple soul is in love with fellow worker Audrey. Seymour’s prospects are dim and getting dimmer. Until he discovers a strange and interesting plant which he affectionately

calls Audrey II. Unfortunately Audrey II survives on blood and meat, initially settling for mince and drops of blood, but not for long. Audrey works on Seymour and goads him with chants of ‘Feed Me’ until finally Seymour gives in and bumps off the local bad boy Dentist Orin and feeds him to Audrey. Having had one full meal Audrey just starts demanding more…

Runs from October 13th to 18th 7.30pm (matinee: October 18th at 2.30pm) at Dereham Memorial Hall, 62 Norwich Street, Dereham, Norfolk NR19 1AD. Tickets: Monday/Tuesday – £9.00 no concessions, (except buy 10 get 1 free), Wednesday to Saturday: £12.00 £10.00 concessions or if you buy 10 or more tickets).

Box Office: The Little Gallery, 62 Norwich Street, Dereham NR19 1AD, Telephone: 01362 690 969. Or you can book online at : www.derehamtheatre.co.uk Check out our website for more on the company and our shows: www.dosoc. co.uk And whatever they offer you … ...don’t feed the plants!

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Phoenix Eco Plumbing Local plumbing services with a bit extra ‘Phoenix Eco Plumbing are based in Weeting and provide services in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We are specialists in renewable hot water systems for domestic properties, offering a variety of renewable energy sources that can be integrated into new and existing hot water systems. We also specialise in Solidfuel: open fires; log burner wet & dry, and installing flue systems. All our work is certificated under HETAS competent scheme.

As part of Guild of master chimney sweeps, all our sweeps are certificated. Our most important mission as renewable energy installers is to be responsible for the correct installation and servicing of your vented or unvented storage cylinders; solar hot water; biomass boilers; log burners; chimney and flue systems. Contact us on: 07506 683354 and ask for Ian

The small, friendly school that gets results for individuals

Thetford Grammar School is a friendly and family based community, a high achieving co-educational independent day school in East Anglia, from rising 4s to the Sixth Form. The strength of this “all through” school is that it enables us to place great emphasis on a supportive environment, one in which pupils take responsibility for themselves and for each other. Our pupils come from all round the region, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, a testament to our popularity. But come and see for yourselves. Bring your children for a ‘taster’ day with us. Let them be the best judge of whether TGS is the right environment for them. We are confident they will say yes!

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Back To Work! Attending to the important admin tasks after the holiday? Hopefully as you read this – you have just returned from a lovely relaxing holiday. No queue at the airport, relaxing on the beach maybe even in the UK as the weather has been pretty good!

even as a “micro employer”. So that means if you are ill, or on holiday you have to find someone else who can run the payroll for you and submit the all important returns.

Perhaps you prefer something a little more strenuous –a visit to a castle or a walk taking in a mountain. Whatever it was that was your idea of a good time, we hope that you got to have a lovely break away from your job.

Or what about if your VAT return is due? Do you try and get this submitted and paid before you go off on holiday – knowing that you need not have paid this for another couple of weeks – or do you leave it until you come back knowing it might well be late?

But now that break is over and it’s time to get your nose back to the grindstone! Are you already feeling as if your holiday was a distant memory? Have you had to work long hours just to get back on track? Hopefully you haven’t missed any deadlines? Now that the real time system for reporting payroll is well under way, it is making life for small employers and small businesses more difficult. From October 2014 if you miss your real time submission deadline HMRC will fine you

The fact is that when you are running a business, every day is precious, there is always so much to do to keep your business running – sales to get in, money from customers, purchases to be paid for, payroll to do and accounts that need keeping up to date. So whilst you deserve that break away, when you come back – it can be a bit daunting getting back on track again. Now there are probably a few answers

to this scenario – 1. Don’t go on holiday! 2. Employ someone else to do your job! – but I like to think that one of the best solutions would be to get us here at KBA to help you with your payroll ,VAT, accounts ,tax returns, debt chasing – in fact all those things that mean that you can get on with either having the holiday you deserve or getting that all important business in for the future. We like to think that it is a far more effective use of time to ask us to prepare the VAT returns and run your payroll whilst you get on with making your business the success it deserves to be or having a holiday to relax and recharge ready for the next few months ahead. If you are self employed then hopefully you have contacted tax credits with an estimated profit, if not your actual. If it was estimated, be sure that you provide an actual figure prior to 31 January 2015 or you could be facing penalties or missing out on tax credits due to you.

Neither of these seem like great options so why not let us help you get your profit agreed and ensure that you can claim everything that you are entitled to. Now we all know that we have until January 2015 to complete tax returns but wouldn’t it be so much nicer if you knew that by Christmas everything was sorted and that there will be no nasty surprises in January. After all knowing what you need to pay has got to be better than worrying about it – you can start saving, putting the money to one side and be ready to pay with no additional hassles. If you fancy a hassle free autumn then why not come and see what we can do for you to make your life easier and less stressful – call 01953 457173 or email kerry@kerrybutcher.co.uk . Why not arrange that initial free consultation to start the ball rolling – we hope you will be glad you did.

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Norfolk Prepared Week Are you prepared for unexpected emergencies? Being caught in an emergency can be scary. Whether its severe weather, flooding or a power cut it’s good to know what to do to help yourself and those around you. Every Year the Norfolk Resilience Forum runs Norfolk Prepared Week to demonstrate the kinds of simple measures we can all take to make sure we’re ready for emergencies. This year’s theme is to ‘Be Prepared and Stay Safe’.

from the Emergency Services and the launch of our App. And of course you’ll be able to meet someone who’s always ready for an emergency….Ready Eddy the Emergency Teddy! For more information on Norfolk Prepared Week please visit the Norfolk Resilience Forum Website at: www.norfolkprepared.gov.uk or follow us on Twitter: @NorfolkPrepared

Norfolk Prepared Week 2014 kicks off at the Forum in Norwich on the 20th September 10am to 4pm with a whole range of interesting events, demonstrations, activities and competitions with some cool prizes. During the day you’ll be able to pick up top tips on everything from fire safety to First Aid, online safety, flood protection and more. They’ll also be some live demonstrations including car cutting

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) As autumn approaches and people return from their summer holidays feeling relaxed and refreshed each is asking the local community to turn their new found energy into support for the charity EACH provides care to life-threatened children and young people and supports their families. These services are provided from their hospice in Quidenham as well as in the family home and in the community. Fundraising at the start of a brand new school year to give a fun focus for staff and pupils, a corporate challenge to engage staff or even a fundraising event to bring community groups together are just some of the ways you can get involved. Cake sales, sponsored sporting events and fancy dress days are great ways to raise funds in schools, our £50 challenge, payroll giving and charity of the year partnerships are suitable for corporate fundraisers while raffles, coffee mornings and discos are some of the ways individuals and community groups can get involved. Volunteering is also a great way to pledge support for EACH if you

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can’t make a financial commitment. Challenge events are a great way to set yourself a personal challenge as well as a fundraising one. You could Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, cycle from London to Paris, take part in a skydive or abseil. Perhaps consider a challenge with a difference; helping with a local community project such as a trek through the Nepal Himalayas before spending time at a Hospice project in Kathmandu. EACH relies on voluntary donations for the majority of their income and needs to raise almost £6 million to deliver their services this year – the equivalent of £16,000 a day, every day of the year. For more information about EACH, including forthcoming events and how you can help raise funds, visit www.each.org.uk or call the Norfolk fundraising office on: 01953 666767.


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Theatre De Decadence Madder Market Theatre is full of exciting entertainment this September Le Theatre de Decadence is one of the Maddermarkets biggest crowd pleasers. This stylish variety show brings you some of the most well-known and talented performers from today’s burlesque and cabaret scene. Hosted by international artist, Natalya Umanska, (finalist for Burlesque Idol 2013) and including acts from legendary performers, Vicky Butterfly and Edd Muir, this is a show not for the faint of heart! Audience members are encouraged to dress to impress and join in with the true theatrical spirit that defines burlesque. PROGFATHERS A Tribute to the Golden Age of Progressive Rock A group of seasoned, professional musicians from some of the UK’s most popular tribute bands, performing the work of Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Van Der Graaf Generator, Camel, Jethro Tull, Gentle Giant, ELP and more…

The band features members of Pink Fraud, The Police Academy, Logical Tramp, Mannfred’s Earth, and Cosmic Charlies, having years of top level performing experience between them. So, prepare to hear some incredible music from the classic British Prog bands of the 1970’s. All delivered with precise musicianship and attention to detail. Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends! We’re so glad you could attend.,,, ...Come inside! Come inside! www.progfathers.co.uk These and many more events are taking place over September, October and November, including: Arms And The Man, The Importance Of Being Ernest, Old Time Music Hall, and The Haunting Of Hill House. To find out more and to book, contact the Box Office om 01603 620917 or visit the website on www.maddermarket.co.uk

MacMillan Cancer Support The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning The Attleborough Committee of MacMillan Cancer Support are holding a fundraising coffee morning as part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. There will be lots of stalls to browse including Tombola, Raffles, Cakes, Books, Jewellery, Teddies and more.

Why not come along, meet up with some friends, share a cuppa with us and be a part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at Attleborough Town Hall from 9am to 12 noon. Our events aim to raise money to enable MacMillan Cancer Support to

improve the lives of people in Norfolk affected by cancer and their carers by providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support.

coffee mornings across the country. Since then it has raised over £113 million in total for Macmillan Cancer Support.

thing we ever face. When you’re facing the toughest fight of your life, you need a team of inspiring people in your corner with you.

It’s Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event, where we ask people across the UK to hold a coffee morning and raise money for people living with cancer. In 2013, 154,000 people signed up, raising a record £20 million.

That’s who we are. We provide medical, emotional, practical and financial support and we push for a better cancer care system. We’re the team that gives you the strength and energy to face the fight and get through it.

The event started in 1990, when a local fundraising committee decided to hold a coffee morning where people came along to meet and mingle - as they might ordinarily do - but donate the cost of their coffee to Macmillan in the process.

For more general information about this event, take a look at the website: www. coffee.macmillan.org.uk

Child at a coffee morningThe idea seemed such a simple, yet effective one that they suggested the model be taken up nationally. The first National World’s Biggest Coffee Morning was in 1991, when 2,600 people registered to hold

We hope you’ll get together with friends, family and colleagues on Friday 26 September and make time for what really matters. There are currently 2 million people living with cancer in the UK. By 2030 there will be 4 million. We want to make sure we’re there for all of them. One in three of us will get cancer and for most it will be the toughest

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Driveways, Patios, Paths & Paving Hardlandscaping services in Attleborough, Diss, Wymondham and surrounding areas Moorestone Paving offer a professional, efficient and friendly sevice in the Norfolk Suffolk boarder area around Attleborough.

their paving work throughout Norfolk and Suffolk and are happy to provide customer references and testimonials from satisfied clients close to where you are.

With more than 30 years experience of laying brickweave, stone setts, asphalt, concrete and gravel drives, paths and patios they are pleased to be able to guarantee all of their work. They are able to show a wide range of photos detailing

Because they are so confident of their clients’ satisfaction they are able to offer a NO DEPOSIT paving service, and invoice customers on completion of their new driveways, patios and paths.

Gooderstone Water Gardens & Nature Trail A unique attraction for all garden lovers, naturalists, artists and photographers - or those who simply want a restful break What could be nicer than to stroll through an enchanting garden, explore the nature trail, perhaps spot a kingfisher and enjoy delicious home made cakes. Billy Knights, a retired farmer began designing and creating the Water Gardens in 1970 in his 70th year. The site was a damp meadow which became too wet for cattle to graze. Mr Knights’ son jokingly suggested he should have a water garden, which prompted him to draw out plans (on the back of a piece of wallpaper) and he soon had machines digging out the ponds and waterways. He worked on his garden with love and enthusiasm until he died aged 93. For over 20 years the gardens had been open to the public. Both Billy and his wife Florence loved their gardens and sharing them with others. With this in mind and as a tribute to her parents Coral Hoyos

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began restoration in April 2002. Having been unattended and closed for five years, the Gardens had become quite derelict. However they were re-opened again in June 2003, with a new car park, refurbished tea-room / gallery, a toilet for disabled people and an 8 acre nature trail. There has since been the addition of a bird hide, bamboo grove, scented arbour, plant sales and a rustic roundhouse. To help you find your way round, the bridges are numbered and when you have walked enough rest on one of the many benches provided, or perhaps visit the tearoom in the south-east corner where you can enjoy a relaxing cup of freshly brewed tea or coffee, soft drinks, ice-creams and delicious home made cakes. Visit the website for more information: www.gooderstonewatergardens.co.uk

For a top-quality hard landscaping service you can rely on, look no further than Moorestone Paving Ltd. Phone now for a home visit & FREE QUOTATION on 01953 451658 or 07787 338647 View a selection of lovely images showing the quality of the work carried out by Moorestone Paving at: www. moorestonepaving.co.uk


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South Norfolk Windows & Conservatories With over 20 years of experience in all areas of home improvements, be sure to make us your first choice South Norfolk Windows and Conservatories Limited are a family run building company that have been operating throughout the Norfolk area for the last 7 years, supplying and fitting doors, windows and conservatories as well as providing general building services. The take great pride in their work and always look to provide the best possible customer service with every job they undertake. Although based in Wymondham, they cover areas within a 30 mile radius. Also, for your peace of mind, they are also FENSA registered (Fenestration SelfAssessment Scheme). They design their beautiful tailor-made conservatories to complement your home, giving you many choices in PVCu and also Timber. They also offer many other

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Airkool Domestic Appliances Domestic Appliance Repairs and Spares is our speciality We keep them working! The customer is our no1 priority, if the customers appliance suffers a slight hitch we are there to fix it and make the problem go away no matter what it takes hence why we get recommended by manufacturers and customers alike! Our staff are factory trained to work with various types of appliances and brands. We will fix your appliances at an affordable price! Our technicians know exactly how to make your appliances run smoothly and efficiently. You can rest assured that you will receive the highest quality appliance service and repair. We are fully Insured, we offer a same day service, plus evening and weekend appointments. We can carry out services on many different appliances, including; Refrigerators, Freezers (inc American style units), and system repairs, Washers,

Dryers, Ranges, Ovens, and Cooker Hoods...plus more! We are recommended by most of the manufacturers too, so don’t hesitate to call us for your servicing, maintenance and repair needs We now offer Service and Repairs to Air conditioning systems from Emergency repair to ongoing maintenance: Design, Full installation, Maintenance Planned maintenance, Service/ breakdown, Full Electrical Services Split air conditioning systems, Multi split air conditioning systems, VRV/VRF air conditioning systems, Domestic property Commercial property. Visit our website for more information at: www.airkooldomestics.co.uk or call on 01953 601716.

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Norfolk Asphalt Company - MW Surfacing Ltd For quality driveways, footpaths and trench reinstaments MW Surfacing is a small, friendly, family run company specialising in the laying of Hot Rolled Asphalt, tarmacadam and associated bituminous products. Proprietor Mark Wilkinson has gained extensive knowledge and experience whilst working in the industry for the last 3 decades. Whilst wife Lorraine uses IT and Office Management skills on a daily basis, and has recently helped the company gain refistration to the ISO 9001-2000 scheme. The couple’s son Daniel, who studied civil engineering at colleg prior to jining the company is General Foreman. His responsibilities include the surveying and preparation of sites,

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the completion of risk assessments, method statements, as well as laying the materials. All current employees are streetworks trained and certified, and all hold CSCS (Construction Skills Certificates). Our staff are also trained to use machinery involved in carrying out the works, and a number of employees have attended first aid courses. For more information, give the team a call on 01953 606939. The new website is umder construction, so check back soon to see lots of photographs of past work carried out and for full details of services provided: www.mwsurfacing.co.uk

ClarkBuild, For All Your Building Needs Chartered building company for whom no job is too small We provide professionalism and integrity, value for money, compliance with good building practice and with the proprietor/director has been 35 years in business with a professional qualification.

At CLARKBUILD LTD we know you will receive a professional and personal service for all your building, wet rooms and maintenance needs. Please call us for a free quotation.

No job is too small for us. We offer bathroom and kitchen installation, loft conversions, renovations and extensions, as well as roofing, driveways, building maintenance and repair.

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Everyday we are constantly making choices, shall I get up or shall I lay here for just 5 more minutes.... Shall I have a bath or a shower or not bother today? Shall I wear these clothes, or these, shall I put these shoes on or would these be better ? You get the idea. Some choices we make are fairly insignificant and they don’t really have a big impact on our daily lives. These are the choices we routinely make without really thinking about them, and it won’t really make much difference if we choose this or that, life will just carry on regardless, and we won’t really think about what might have happened if we had made a different choice today regarding whatever it is we are thinking about. However, some choices we make can have a lasting effect on our lives, they are dramatic choices, choices we need to stop and think about, choices which can have a lasting effect on our destiny, and it’s these choice we need to think about and make very carefully. We choose how we live our lives, what job we do, our careers, who we work for and what we earn. Ultimately it is our choice. Most people would choose to be rich (you choose the definition of Rich) rather than poor, most people would choose to earn more money than they currently do, and most people would choose to have more family time rather than being at work all the time. So it’s our choice, we choose, but how many of us actually do choose, rather than just accept that’s the way it is. If we all have the choice, why do so many not choose to be better or learn more or earn more or spend more time with family and friends or whatever it would take to make us better than we currently are? If you had to choose right now to be rich or poor, what would you choose? If you choose to be poor that’s great, it’s your choice, you’ve made that decision, so go and get on with it. If you choose to be rich, fantastic, that’s great too, again it’s your choice, now go and get on with that. If you choose to do nothing or choose to change nothing, guess what will happen, correct...nothing, you will stay exactly as you are and nothing will change! If you choose to want to earn more, have more time with your family, relieve some of the stresses and strains of life and you choose to want to have more enjoyment in your life, this is the best choice possible as you have chosen to do something to make a change, and given that you have made the choice I can now help you. So… YOU have chosen to make a change but you’re not sure how; I’d like to introduce you to a fantastic business opportunity that you can work around your other commitments, like your current job or childcare. I’m looking to work closely with just a handful of energetic, ambitious and positive people who have made a choice to create a better life for themselves. People who I can work with, people who are willing to learn, who will attend local training events with me, people who will not find excuses for not earning whatever amount of money they want. I have chosen to do this, and it is one of the best choices I have ever made. I run a total of 4 businesses and I have 2 young children to look after, run to school, after school clubs and weekend activities, yet I still chose to find time to improve my situation. Therefore “I haven’t got time for this” is just an excuse, it’s your choice, but it is just an excuse. If you haven’t got time, choose to get up earlier. Richard Branson only has 24 hours in each of his days, he just chose to be successful. He made that choice! If you want to earn extra money, only YOU can do that. No one else can make it happen, only you. So if you would like to share in my success, earn extra money, build your own business with my help and guidance and actually achieve what you’re really worth, make a choice right now to ring me and I’ll show you how. What have you got to loose? There is no commitment in your looking to see what it’s all about. If you choose to get in touch I can help you and together we will make it happen. If you choose do nothing guess what… nothing will change for you. But it’s your choice, so choose wisely!!

For more information call me now: Jonathan Horswell 07802 690589 or www.AskMeHow.co.uk


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Luxury Care Facilities For The Elderly In Norfolk Castle Meadow Care releases details of its latest luxury care facility to open in Norwich Castlemeadow Care is a small but expanding family-run care group, founded in 1999, providing residential, nursing and specialist dementia care for elderly people in Norfolk.

We have three homes: Lincoln House Care Home located in the picturesque village of Swanton Morley, near East Dereham, The Paddocks Care Home in the centre of the market town of

Swaffham and our newest state-ofthe-art addition, The Mayfields Care Home, in Tharston near Long Stratton which opened in 2013. We are about to commence on a new build care home, St. John’s House in Norwich, just off the golden triangle and due for completion in the autumn of 2015. In 2011 we successfully completed our latest innovative development Woodgate Park at Swanton Morley, home to 24 spacious retirement bungalows for independent or assisted living. Due to its enormous success we are about to commence build on phase two with a further 25 two bedroom retirement bungalows, some with garages.

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Residential Care Nursing Care Respite Care & short breaks

We believe in people, not patients. We provide everything our residents need in the widest sense: considerate care, a fulfilling life and support for their friends and families. We build relationships with every resident finding out about their lives, their interests, their likes and dislikes so that we can help them live their lives the way they choose to.

Please call us for further information or to arrange a visit

Call 01362 637598 NEWLY REFURBISHED ROOMS NOW AVAILABLE

Lincoln House Care Home Dereham Road. Swanton Morley. Dereham. NR20 4LT.

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The heart of our service is 24-hour residential & nursing care with dedicated care staff. We care for our residents with expertise, sympathy and respect for their dignity – as if

they were our own family. We listen to their comments and wishes about the running of the care home as we recognise that it is their home. Our facilities are some of the few in Norfolk to offer standard residential care alongside specialised nursing care for complex cases, end-of-life care and dementia care. As well as offering long-term care, we are also able to look after your elderly relative on a short-term respite care basis to give you a well deserved break if needed. Our latest Care Home development, due to commence shortly, is the former St. John’s Primary School in the centre of historic Norwich, ‘a stones throw’ from the sought after area called The Golden Triangle. The 60 bedroom Care Home will provide a flexible, person-centred care environment for three main categories of care, general residential, nursing and specialist dementia care. Luxurious hotel style interiors, first class catering and a wide range of on-site facilities such as a hairdressing salon, cafe for light refreshments, health spa rooms and even a cinema are all currently being planned. The creation of small courtyard gardens will allow residents a range of outdoor uses from active therapeutic horticulture to tranquil sensory gardens. It is hoped that the home will be open for residents in late Autumn 2015. Further information will be available shortly. To find out more about Castle Meadow Care, please visit the website at: www.castlemeadowcare.co.uk or call the friendly team on: 01362 620010

Artists Impression – St Johns House. Norwich

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Keeping Fit!

Angelica Place

Even in older age, fitness is very important. Check out a few ways that you can look after yourself.

...is a community based 7 hour care centre; it is set in a detached building within the village location of Griston close to the market town of Watton, in the Breckland district of Norfolk.

Looking to try a different way to keep fit, but don’t know your Gyrotonic from your Tai Chi? We lead you through some of the most popular exercise classes. Aerobic and step classes PRO: Great for beginners and the more advanced CON: Watch out for muscle strain. Warm up and down properly Aerobics classes, which are generally a high or low-impact workout to set music, allow you to exercise at your own level to improve your cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. Step classes burn calories quickly and help to tone the lower part of your body as you go up and down the step in front of you. The higher you have the step, the harder it is. Aqua aerobics is the same as aerobics, albeit in the shallow end of the pool. As your body weight is supported by the water, the impact is reduced, so it’s ideal for those with joint problems, exercise newcomers or those who are overweight. Pilates PRO: Increases flexibility, circulation and balance CON: Not for those with chronic injuries and no subsitiute for general cardiovascular exercise. Founded by Joseph Pilates in 1880 as a way to strengthen his body after a childhood beset by illness, Pilates is a form of strength and flexibility training open to anyone, no matter how fit they are. Helping to promote physical and mental wellbeing it’s also a huge aid for physical awareness, improving posture, circulation and balance. By training the core abdominal and back muscles, it helps to stabilise your torso and allows your entire body to move freely. For people who are more sedentary than most, Pilates is a gentle, non-impact exercise. Yoga PRO: A holistic workout, it benefits both your body and mind CON: To get maximum benefits you’ll need to be dedicated Most yoga styles are rooted in Hatha yoga, which focuses on developing

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control through different poses. Viniyoga (also known as vinyasa) is probably the most gentle form of yoga, focusing on co-ordinating breathing with movement. Increasingly used for injury rehabilitation, it’s an excellent choice for beginners. A similarly gentle choice is Kundalini yoga. For those after a more rigorous workout there’s always Bikram yoga, in which the room is heated to anything between 85°F and 100°F. Be warned though, it’s hard work. The same goes for Ashtanga yoga, which offers a fast-paced series of sequential poses. Physically demanding, it builds strength, flexibility and stamina as you move from one posture to another in a continual flow, linking the movements to your breathing. Gyrotonic PRO: Excellent for injury rehab and those with back pain CON: Classes an be costly and hard to find A favourite of Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow, Gyrotonic is a cross between swimming, ballet, gymnastics, Pilates and yoga.

Angelica Place specializes in a service for individuals aged 50+ who require time out at an independent facility which allows individuals the freedom to be an independent person within their own right. Our goal is to provide a high quality and flexible 7 hour therapeutic day-care service for those individuals who currently live within the community but it is also a service for those individuals who have a caring role to play and need a reliable support system which allows them as a carer, time out from their caring role. The service is staffed by trained staff that uses therapeutic activities with the primary goal of supporting self expression and communication; it provides a social and enjoyable day out from home, it’s the perfect opportunity for individuals and staff to make new friends and enjoy regular social interaction. The aim of Manorcourt Daycare is to promote a high standard of service which promotes

independence at all times and one which recognizes the unique value every person has. Within this we encourage the building of positive relationships with the individual, their family and friends. We work closely with outside agencies, the individual’s doctor’s surgeries, social services and other relevant agencies. Since the day centre was first developed it has changed consistently with the care needs of it users; from relocating to a purpose building in 2004, a gradual development of dementia services and now in 2013 we will be developing the service further by offering a extended sensory garden, a 1950’s style living room for enablement and dementia services and refurbished hairdressing facilities. Alongside these new developments we will be offering an outreach /signposting service for those who do not wish to take up the opportunities with the centre.

The Gyrotonic Expansion system uses rotating discs and weighted pulleys to create variable resistance via ropes and straps. The machines work the muscles and ligaments in circular fluid movements and help to stretch and strengthen the muscles. Gyrotonic originated as a form of rehabilitation and the low-impact rhythmic movements can be beneficial for those with arthritis, back pain or those recovering from an injury.

Championing dementia in Norfolk

An enjoyable & sociable day out The perfect place to make new friends

• Hair salon & barber shop • Reminiscence room

For more information on these methods of keeping fit and active, visit the Age UK website: www.ageuk.org.uk and follow the links through to the health and wellbeing section. This will give you a range of hintsand tips, not just about fitness, but healthy eating and much, much more.

• 1950’s kitchen and parlour • Chiropody & sensory therapy room • Art area & exercise hall • Adapted garden • Mini bus service available

Book a day with us now on

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The Denture Clinic

Contact Care

Professional denture service based in Norwich

Supporting your safety and independence

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.

For less than 43p a day, you can maintain your independence secure in the knowledge that you’re never alone.

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 and 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

Since 1987, we’ve been helping people and offering reassurance to Clients and those who care about them. We aim to install a Lifeline alarm within 3-5 working days, sooner if it’s an emergency, and we ensure the whole process is easy and straightforward. We’ll make sure you understand how your Lifeline works and what’s involved. The Contact Care Lifeline is there for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you’re hurt, concerned or in need of advice, press your red button and we can help. Installing your Lifeline alarm is an easy and straightforward process. Here’s what you need: A standard electric plug socket An existing telephone socket – on the same wall, close to the electric socket At least 2 emergency contacts who are

key holders to your home and live locally in case of an emergency The pendant works within 50 metres of the unit we have plugged into the telephone line and, therefore, may be used within the property or garden. The pendant can be worn on a cord around the neck, or as a wrist strap. An appointment can be arranged for us to visit you and demonstrate the equipment before installation. If you prefer, you can self-install your Lifeline alarm with clear instructions included in the pack sent to you. We’re good at what we do. We listen, we give you time and we look at the whole person. We care. For further information, please visit our website: www.contactcare.org.uk or call Freephone 0800 917 4680.

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Sleep Well This Sleeptember At Sound Sleep we promote Sleeptember every September, but in fact every month should be Sleeptember. Sleep is one of the most important things in our daily routine, second to food and water, but it is the one thing that the majority of us get enough of. Its not just a comfortable bed that is required, its the correct sleeping environment and the way that you behave in the evenings that can affect the way you sleep. Our bodies are a very complex machine and need looking after so they can run effectively, sleep allows our body to rest and regenerate, also sleep is required for muscle growth and repair and even assists in weight loss. So what can you do to ensure you get a great nights sleep? Firstly, your bedroom has to be the right temperature (not too hot or too cold), it needs to be quiet and dark and most of all, it needs to be free of distractions. Turn the television off standby and turn off that mobile phone. Lights, flashes and vibrations will bring us out of deep sleep and maybe even wake us up. No text or facebook post is worth breaking your sleep for. Now that your bedroom is the

correct environment, the bed needs to be supportive. Just because it looks ok, doesn’t mean that it is giving you the correct support, especially if it is over seven years old. Its worth thinking that £1000 over 7 years is just 40 pence per night, or for a really good new mattress of approximately £500, that is just 20 pence per night. That’s all it takes to keep our bodies comfortable so we can perform to the best of our ability every day! The things we often forget about is the few hours before we go to sleep. Instead of over indulging on food and alcohol and too much television, do some exercise after work followed by a satisfying meal and don’t drink too much wine! Perhaps turn off the television and read or relax in a hot bath, this helps our body wind down before bed. If you are stressed about things to do tomorrow, right a list that way your brain can wind down too. By changing a few things in life and getting a good nights sleep will make you feel happier, feel healthier, look better, perform

better and think better. Here are a few Sleeptember sleep facts: •Majority of Britons (70%) now sleep for seven hours or less per night with more than a quarter (27%) experiencing poor quality sleep on a regular basis. And the number of Britons getting just fiveto-six hours per night has risen dramatically in the past three years: more than a third of us get by on that amount of sleep compared to 27% in 2010. •Getting a good night’s sleep is just as important as diet and exercise when trying to lose weight. People who shifted their sleeping pattern from less than six hours to between seven and eight hours a night put on 2.4kg less weight over a six year period. •51% of adults struggle to nod off or remain sleep. Women suffer far more than men with 75% reporting problems compared with 25% of men •A bed may have deteriorated by as much as 70% from its ‘as new’ state after 10 years. It also showed that beds as little as six years old could offer significantly less support and comfort than a

new one, thanks to wear and tear not just from body weight and movement but also sweat and debris such as skin, scales, hair etc. •One in six women acknowledged that their tiredness was caused by an uncomfortable bed. And seven out of 10 women would be prepared to pay £500 and considerably more to buy a new one. •We need at least six hours of sleep a night to recharge your batteries and learn new things the next day scientists have claimed. Light, dreamless sleep which can take up half the night allows our brain to recharge our learning capacity. •A recent French clinical study to compare sleep on a new bed versus an old bed showed that both young and old experience not necessarily more sleep but better quality – that is, less disturbed and more recuperative sleep – with three times fewer physical movements and two times fewer microawakenings being recorded. •Adding regular moderate exercise to a daily routine for 16 weeks showed middle-aged to older people could fall asleep about 15 minutes earlier and sleep roughly 45 minutes longer. •One in 10 people attribute poor sleep to a bad bed. •When replacing an uncomfortable bed, a new bed was associated with an increase of 42 minutes sleep. •Ergonomic studies have shown that couples sleep better in a bigger bed. Before trials only 15% said they would buy a larger than standard bed while afterwards, 50% said they would. Facts and figures provided by The Sleep Council

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South Norfolk Mobility Centre

Specialist Centre Offers Care & Support

A local, small independent company, making customer service their top priority

1 in 4 adults in the UK experiences mental health problems in any one year.

There is no time limit set by us as to how long we spend with a potential client. Each customer has different needs. Our emphasis is firmly placed on matching our client’s requirements to the scooter or any other product they may be considering.

fully aware of the features and benefits of each vehicle and what it can offer you. You will be shown the do’s and dont’s of handling each vehicle, as well as ensuring that you know how to cope with manoevering the scooter on slopes and drop curbs.

We always show a range of scooters, including second-hand, covering all price ranges and will explain to the customer the features and benefits and any drawbacks of each machine. The customer can then make an informed decision. When you visit us to try our range of pavement and road going scooters, you will be able to try each vehicle on a variety of outdoor surfaces. We believe it is important to experience the conditions you are likely to expect your scooter to cope with. Our trial areas include tarmac and concrete, crushed tarmac and uneven grass.

Your physical abilities will also be fully taken into account when recommending a scooter to you. We welcome your healthcare professional to accompany you, and are very happy to work with them in order to best accommodate your individual needs.

You will be tutored by Director, Michael Lockwood, who will make sure that you are

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Our opening times are Tuesday through to Friday, 9.30am - 5.00pm. Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. We are situated directly opposite the Household Recycling Centre at, 22 Oakwood Industrial Estate, Harling Rd, Snetterton, Norwich, NR16 2JUTel: 01953 887777 info@southnorfolkmobilitycentre.co.uk www. southnorfolkmobilitycentre.co.uk

Sometimes these problems become severe and include episodes of losing touch with reality; hearing voices; seeing something that no one else sees and problems with feelings, behaviour, motivation and speech. Do you recognise any of these symptoms in yourself or someone close to you? If these symptoms are severe and the behaviour is challenging, an intervention may be needed. High Oaks specialises in supporting mental health providing: •Care and support in people’s own homes •Day care within our facility •Residential care (short, medium and longterm) •Crisis and emergency residential respite (this may prevent having to be admitted to hospital) •Planned residential respite As a person’s mental health can fluctuate, the service we provide can adapt accordingly as and when needed. High Oaks is a specialist service for

adults of all ages with mental health needs including those who also have associated learning disabilities. Our small, independent home is set in a spacious and peaceful location near Diss, south Norfolk. We are known for our success with people whose care in many other establishments has failed. Our successes have been acknowledged at the Norfolk Care Awards 2014 where we received a highly commended award for ‘Promoting Dignity and Respect in Everyday Life’ To access our services, a referral would need to be received through the individual’s GP or social worker/mental health care co-ordinator. Funding for services usually comes from the local authority and sometimes this can be via personal budgets or direct payments. For more information please visit the website at www. high-oaks.co.uk


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Hearing Loss – Helping A Loved One By Norfolk Audiologist, Simon Myhill RHAD MSHAA If you are reading this column it is because you suspect that someone you care about might have a hearing loss. And you want to help. Hearing is an easy thing to take for granted. Initially, you may have a giggle at their misunderstanding of words or the bizarre interpretations they come up with, but after a while the daily miscommunication will lead to concern and frustration of having to repeat yourself. Age-related hearing loss generally occurs gradually. As a result, it is often family and friends who are the first to notice the problem. Things are not nearly as easy with a hearing loss. It is diffcult to converse in a crowded room or over the phone. It is not that things are not always loud enough, but that they are not clear enough. People often claim that there would not be a problem if others would just stop mumbling. Sounds fade so gradually that they can disappear unnoticed, for example when the birds stop chirping. Left untreated, hearing loss can affect relationships between the person affected

and their family and friends, quietly eroding their quality of life. That is why it is important to motivate your loved one to get their hearing tested and to take the necessary action, and to learn how you can help with any communication diffculties. In my practice we often have children contacting us who are concerned about their parents or, as they’ve been trying to call them on the telephone all day and they don’t answer, or others who have broken into their parents’ house after repeatedly knocking on the door, only to find them blissfully unaware in the back garden. Quite often, because of the stigma attached to hearing loss, elderly parents don’t respond to initial prompts from their children to have their hearing tested. Why is there so much resistance? The main reason is denial. Many older adults just don’t think they have a problem. We know from research that it takes people with hearing loss 5 to

10 years before they have their hearing tested, and more than four million people in the UK who would benefit from wearing hearing aids, don’t have one. Tips to convince loved ones to have their hearing checked • • •

Talk to them about the benefits of seeking help and the things they are missing out on, such as social occasions or physical activities. Reassure them that modern devices are small, discreet and the technology is simple and automatic. Discuss the dangers of undiagnosed hearing loss—for instance, not being able to hear properly while driving, or the simple fact that leaving it untreated will only make it worsen quicker.

Norfolk Open Days – FREE hearing checks This month there has never been a better chance for your loved one to have their hearing checked. My colleagues and I at The Hearing Care Centre are offering

free hearing checks at our centres in Norfolk during a series of forthcoming Open Days, saving £20 off the normal consultation price. Monday 29th September (9am-5pm) Cecil Amey Opticians, WYMONDHAM Tuesday 30th September (9am-5pm) Cecil Amey Opticians, DEREHAM Wednesday 1st October (9am-5pm) Cecil Amey Opticians, ATTLEBOROUGH Thursday 2nd October (9am-5pm) Cecil Amey Opticians, HARLESTON Friday 3rd October (9am-5pm) Cecil Amey Opticians, WATTON Appointments are essential. To book call 0800 096 2637 or visit www. hearingcarecentre.co.uk. Simon Myhill is a qualified, independent hearing aid Audiologist for The Hearing Care Centre. The multi-award winning, family-run company has 18 centres across Suffolk and Norfolk including Attleborough, Dereham, Harleston, Watton and Wymondham.

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Stuart Wright Tractors Brent Lennon 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.

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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

If you are looking for great savings on quality used cars in the Wymondham area , then you have reached the right place. Brent Lennon Cars are a specialist used car dealer based in Norfolk . We are proud to offer you a first class customer service and very competitive pricing, so please browse our stock list on our website at www.. At Brent Lennon Cars we stock a range of used cars to suit all budgets and lifestyles so we are sure to have the right car for you. If you are looking for a second hand car in Wymondham , then don’t delay, call us today to book a test drive. In order to offer cars to suit everyone we make sure that we update our stocklist regularly. It is therefore always worth giving us a call, even if you don’t see what you are looking for on our website. We realise that buying a car can be a daunting experience, but don’t worry, we are well established within the Wymondham area and come with a

great reputation. Our friendly staff will go the extra mile to guarantee that you receive the advice you need. This is the reason why many of our customers keep coming back to us. At Brent Lennon Cars we don’t just sell cars, we do everything possible to get you driving your perfect car. Why not come along to our dealership in Wymondham? We look forward to meeting you! excellent advice and experience on vehicles and vehicle maintenance.


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