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Poppy Appeal 2011 Feline Care Facing Closure It’s never too early to volunteer for the Poppy Appeal.

We all know that Remembrance Sunday is in November and that poppies are available in stores, schools and shops for the 2 weeks leading up to Remembrance Day, what we don’t see is the work that goes on behind the scenes during the year.

For the past 5 years the Poppy Appeal in Attleborough has been very successfully organised by Mr Aubrey-Cound.

that are made available in the area and at the end of Remembrance tide accounting for all the funds raised.

All the money given to the Poppy Appeal is used to support our serving and ex-service men/women and their beneficiaries that request our help and with the recent conflicts particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan the need has never been greater.

The “happy band of collectors” that has helped in past years will be on stand by to assist again this year.

Unfortunately Mr Aubrey-Cound has to step down this year so the need for a new organiser has arisen.

With the background organisation that needs to be undertaken during the year and any training that might be required we are looking for a replacement organiser for this area NOW. This volunteer position entails ordering, distributing and accounting for all the poppies and wreaths

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There is of course support and help available from our Poppy support network and Mr Aubrey-Cound is happy to assist with supplying all his records from the past years.

This volunteer position would suit a newly retired couple, a couple of friends or someone who has time to spare with good organisational skills.

You do not need to be ex-services or a member of the Royal British Legion but just someone who feels able to give their time to a worthwhile cause.

If you feel you are able to help please contact Lynne Hatch the Legions Community Fundraiser in Norfolk on 01603 438132 or email: lhatch@britishlegion.co.uk

A local cat rescue centre is facing closure if funds cannot be found to keep it open.

Feline Care on Roudham Road, East Harling, has been under it’s current management for the last five years but charity Trustees, based in Sussex say they can no longer cope with the responsibility of the Norfolk branch.

Staff and volunteers at the Norfolk sanctuary, home to around 140 cats at any time, have been given the chance to register Feline Care as a charity and take on the 3½ acre site but need to raise £70,000 by the end of September.

This news has hit us hard as we are already working flat out but we know there must be enough people out there who can help save us”.

An appeal is being made for donations towards the site purchase and cheques can be made payable to Feline Care, Roudham Road, East Harling NR16 2QN. You can also donate online via the centre’s website www.felinecare.org.uk All donations gratefully received.

Centre manager, Molly Farrar, said “We are a small group of caring individuals who work our hardest to help as many cats as we can, with limited funds but plenty of enthusiasm.

Contact: Molly Farrar: 07840 712289 Feline Care (office): 01953 718529

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Welcome to

WYMONDHAM The Green Dragon Up and coming events.

On the 6th August kicking off at 2pm we are hosting a charity day for “Star Throwers” & “Street Child of Sierra Leone”.

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

We are donating Louise’s hair to The Little Princess Trust who provide real hair wigs to children suffering hair loss due to cancer treatment.

There will also be stocks in the garden, come and get the landlords in the stocks!

Plus a magician who will be doing table magic. BBQ from 2.30pm.

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

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

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

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

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

Jasmine Florists Moya has certainly achieved a lot of things since opening Jasmine 3 ½ years ago.

She is now an ‘eflorist’ member which means she can send flowers all over the country and world wide, she also supplies flowers to a lot of local business i.e. hotels, restaurants, reception desks etc.

As well as selling plants and flowers Jasmine now also sells a lot of gifts and home wares, some of which are supplied

by Meggymoos.

Jasmine now has an established customer base, with lots of customers coming back regularly, many liking the fact that it is a lot easier to park on Harts

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

Farm Estate where the shop is based compared to the town. With a lot of weddings already booked for the year Moya is set to be very busy! Being so busy meant that Moya had to take on a new florist, Hayley Watson who has an amazing reputation and her work is outstanding, and Alice Singleton who is doing an NVQ in floristry with Jasmine as part of a train to gain course.

Jasmines former owner Pamela Reeve also still keeps her hands in at the shop.

All in all things are certainly looking bright for the future!

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Wymondham Actors Scoop Drama Awards

The Regal Experience

Two plays entered in the Hunstanton Drama Festival by play writing group Four by Four have scooped awards for two Wymondham-based amateur performers.

Will be screened by the Regal Experience Group on Sunday 4 September ( 2.30pm ). The show takes place at Wymondham’s Old Regal Cinema, now part of the local Ex-Services’ Club.

and Alan Huckle, said that they were delighted with the result, particularly as this was the first time that the group had taken part in a competitive drama festival. Commenting on her success, Georgette Vale, who is also secretary of Wymondham Players, said:

Above: Georgette Vale Georgette Vale received the “Best Actress” award for her performance in “Against All Odds”, which was written by her husband Tony Vale and Trevor Key took the “Best Actor” prize in a play by Richard Crawley.

In addition, Emma Beales, Samantha Jessop and June Garratt were commended for their roles in the plays and Richard Crawley’s “The Rat Race” was shortlisted the “Best Original Script” category. A spokesman for the Four by Four team, which includes Lou Betts

“It was a great part and I have him indoors to thank for that.”

Another of Richard Crawley’s prizewinning plays will be performed at the Buxton Drama Festival this month.

The next Four by Four production will be eight radio plays, under the collective title of “Radio Times”, which will be performed in front of an audience on Oct 5th, to coincide with the Wymondham Words Festival.

For more details, contact Tony Vale on 01953 605434.

Double Indemnity, one of the best movies ever made in the film noir genre.

Superbly made by director Billy Wilder for Paramount in 1944, Double Indemnity stars femme fatale Barbara Stanwyck as the wife who draws an idly philandering insurance salesman, played by Fred MacMurray, into a plot to murder her husband and draw insurance money.

over a din of Cockney chatter. She had appeared in Joan Littlewood’s 1962 film Sparrows Can’t Sing and after the documentary was released she featured in TV programmes.

Tickets for the show are available from Maureen Dodman (01953 605593) or Michael Armstrong (01953 603246) and at the Wymondham Heritage Museum.

They are £5 (£4 concessions).

Edward G Robinson is the insurance claims agent who investigates the case.

Queenie, the supporting film, is another little gem of a documentary from the British Film Institute. It captures the atmosphere of a London East End docklands pub on a Saturday evening in the early 1960s.

The pint-pulling landlady is the big-hearted big-voiced Queenie who belts out numbers

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WYMONDHAM News

Kerry Butcher Accountancy Services

In aid of the

Here we are, it’s the summer holidays, it’s probably raining and you are busy planning your summer holiday.

No time for boring things like accounts or tax, they can wait as there is ages yet till the deadline. Or is there???

If you are a company you have nine months and 1 day to get your accounts to the Registrar of Companies and if you are late without applying for an extension, the fine can be quite hefty.

Not a good way to start the autumn after a lovely holiday. If you receive tax credits or complete an annual review, then the deadline was 31 July so if you haven’t made your annual declaration, don’t put it off any longer.

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If you weren’t sure of your income and made an estimate then it is a good idea to get your accounts in and completed so that the actual figures can be passed on to HMRC. The deadline for this is 31 January but the sooner the actual figures are given,

the sooner you can receive the right award.

If you need help with accounts preparation, tax returns, payroll or VAT then we can help.

We are situated in the heart of Attleborough and offer a free initial consultation. Why not call us now 01953 457173 to make an appointment?

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Bereavement Support Group Launched In Wymondham.

A new bereavement support group is being launched on 4th August aimed at helping the newly bereaved with common issues such as: How to manage birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas and other special occasions; how to deal with the unfair expectations of other people; and where to go for additional support if you need it.

“I have been trained as a bereavement counsellor with CRUSE and the services they provide are excellent” says Rosedale’s Marion Baynton, “but since Rosedale Funeral Home opened in Wymondham, I have had a growing awareness of the value that a bereavement support group such as this would offer to the newly bereaved.

Grief is meant to be shared. Everyone’s experience of grief is unique, and a support group enables you to mix with others in the same situation and find people who care – and understand – what you are going through. Everyone is welcome, no matter how long they have been bereaved, or which funeral director they used.”

The group which has been set up and funded by Rosedale Funeral Home in association with the Town Green Centre Network will run fortnightly on the first and third Thursday morning of each month from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon in the Frank Bunn Room, Town Green Centre, Back Lane, Wymondham and will be led by Vicky Goddard Dip CP from Focused On.

There is no need to book to attend, you can just turn up, but if you would like more information, or need a lift, please contact Marion Baynton or Andy Free at Rosedale Funeral Home, 16 Middleton Street, Wymondham (01953) 601103. www.rosedalefuneralhome.co.uk www.vickygoddard.co.uk

Funding Committee For Macmillan Cancer Support The committee would like to express their thanks to all the people of Attleborough and the surrounding district for their generous support at the Garden Fete held at The Grange, Hargham Road, Attleborough. The event raised a grand total of £1,430.70 for the charity. Finally we would like to

thank all the helpers at this event and those who donated prizes etc.

It is due to their continued and valued support throughout the year that we are able to provide funding for the work needed to help those living with cancer in this area.

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Anglia Computer Solutions

Award For Rosedale A South Norfolk funeral home has received a customer care award in recognition of the help it gives to local people.

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

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

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

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

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

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and overall satisfaction with the plan.

“The hard work and dedication it takes to consistently provide such high quality customer service deserves to be recognised,” said Graham Williams, Managing Director of Funeral Planning Services.

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

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

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

Websites - In need of a website?

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

Above: Rosedale Funeral Directors Derrick Leeder, left, and Richard Green, right, pictured receiving the award from Carol Nichols of Funeral Planning Services, centre.

Rosedale Funeral Home - which has branches in Diss, Wymondham, Attleborough, Bungay and Halesworth - has been presented with the award

by Funeral Planning Services, its prepaid funeral plan partner.

The award is based on independently gathered feedback given by people who have bought funeral plans from Rosedale - with marks given for the clarity of information, advice provided

Rosedale’s Richard Green said that funeral plans were growing in popularity: “Plans are inflation protected which means they are offer good value for money - as well as peace of mind.

“We’re all going to die sometime and making arrangements to cover funeral costs is something more and more people are considering” he added.

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

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Nest Residential Lettings And Management More Properties Needed to Meet Demand.

Operating from their office in Norwich, Nest Residential Lettings and Management offers a tailored and personal lettings and management service.

your property then now is a good time to make enquiries and put your property on the rentals market.

relationships with their clients, in order to meet their exact letting requirements.

Nest Residential Lettings and Management have a passion for property and believe in providing a personal service and building strong

If you need any help or advice regarding letting your property or any aspect of the rental process then their friendly and approachable staff

are always on hand to offer guidance without pressure or obligation.

If you have a property to let and would like any advice then please contact the team at any time on 01603 621180 or office@letnest.co.uk.

Due to their recent relocation Nest is expanding rapidly and now requires more properties to meet the current high levels of demand in the lettings market. Nest have recently let The Cider Press, which is a beautiful barn conversion located in Silfield, Norfolk.

The first viewers instantly fell in love with the property, and Nest quickly negotiated between the tenants and landlord to secure the let within a few days of it first being marketed.

Nest receives a large volume of incoming calls daily from potential tenants searching for their next home, therefore if you are considering letting

Above: Outside of The Cider Press, Silfield.

Above: Let after the first viewing The Cider Press, Silfield.

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Welcome to

dereham Roys Brings Clarks Footwear To Dereham There’s no longer any need to travel into the city to shop for quality and stylish shoes for the whole family.

Clarks, the number one footwear brand in the UK, is now available in Dereham for the first time in three years.

trained Clarks’ fitters on hand, who will help you choose the right type and size of footwear.

Local retailer Roys opened its new department on 25th July, offering Men’s, Ladies and Children’s footwear.

Children’s Autumn and Winter ranges

The new Back to School ranges are already in, with the rest of the Autumn and Winter ranges in or arriving very soon.

This partnership between Roys and Clarks brings together footwear specialists who will help customers find exactly what they want while delivering the finest customer service on the high street.

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The new Clarks children’s ranges will include a large selection of styles available in both whole and half sizes, and a range of width fittings – in both school and sports styles.

The sports styles now feature Agion® - an environmentally-friendly technology which eliminates bacteria and battles odour.

For boys, there’s a range of great British boots – built for rough and tumble, in durable leathers with classic Clarks’

design. Girls will like the new Clarks’ dance pumps in pretty pastel shades.

And the beautiful boot range includes grown-up equestrian looks and snugly styles with furry trims – great for keeping feet warm and cosy this winter.

Ladies ranges coming soon There’s three new Autumn and Winter ranges for women: Minimalist chic - sophisticated and simple shoes and boots.

Town and Country - brogues, loafers, ankle and riding boots.

Urban – Boots with chunky buckled straps, exposed zippers, distressed

leathers, and knit and fur features for a rugged, outdoors look. Men will find a range of classic comfortable casuals with some great deals thrown in.

Pop into Roys Dereham to find out more or call 01362 690555.

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DEREHAM News

Cottage Windows Ltd

Brownie TeddyTastic Event

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

Eighty brownies from Dereham North District braved the showers on Wednesday 22nd of June for an evening of ‘Teddytastic’ fun.

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

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

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

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

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

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

one kind dog walker asked me if I was looking for the Brownies, as they were ‘over there’ - he looked so startled when I said there were 80 of them out tonight! It was a fantastic evening, and I’m really grateful to our leaders, parent helpers and friends at the trefoil guild who made this event possible”.

Starting from Church Infant School, they made their way round Scarning Watermeadows in small groups trying different activities on the way. Den building was a big success, with the teddies enjoying some spectacular ‘grand designs’ of their own!

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

A scavenger hunt provided an opportunity for the girls to mix with their brownie friends from other units - 1st Beeston and 1st, 3rd & 4th Dereham Brownies were all represented, with girls from 3rd Dereham Guides running each activity station.

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

Sue Armour, District Commissioner, said: “It was fun to be out and about with the Brownies and see the impact we had

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All girls made a brilliant ‘teddy badge’ of their own, as well as sharing their favourite teddy’s experiences and racing to win teddy sweet’s in the ‘teddy drive’.

Of course, no trip round the water meadows would be complete without a chance to let off some steam on the play equipment - and one or two of the teddies joined in too! It was fantastic to see all the girls at the end, joining in with the ‘yogi bear’ song we had learnt.

The brownies had more than earned their ‘teddytastic’ challenge badge, and guides had certainly earned their chips afterwards!

If your daughter would like to join us, we’d love to have her - call 01362 690846 for details of units in your area.

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Relocation, Relocation

By W F Smith and Co Consultant Roger Sharp. a parent cannot take a child out of the country without the written consent of the other parent or the permission of the court.

The court must only give consent based on what is best for the child. Each case has to be decided on its own facts and those vary greatly.

Above: Roger Sharp This is not about property but about one of the most difficult decisions a family court must make: whether to allow a parent to permanently take a child abroad, a step that will invariably result in the other parent losing a great deal of personal contact. In the modern world it is not unusual for children to be born to parents of differing nationalities and, on a marriage breakdown, for one of them to “return home”.

A parent might also want to go emigrate for a better life or to follow a new partner.

Should the court always permit the children to as well? The law states that

The courts have, from time to time, tried to offer guidance on how to assess what is best for the child.

In most cases (97%) children will end up with one parent (usually mother) most of the time with the other having “contact”.

There are, however, a few cases where the “other parent” actually spends a great deal of time with the children (shared care cases).

In recent years the guidelines from the courts have tended to place emphasis on the mother’s situation, i.e. are her intentions the “right” ones and not intended to cut the father out? Has she thought things through properly?

What would be the effect on her, and thus on the children, if her application for permission was refused?

Actually the father could claim the children were with him for 6 consecutive days in any week (counting the “handover”days).

The guidance has seemed to give great weight to the mother’s wishes as long as her motivations were genuine.

Mother wanted to “go home” to Canada with the children.

Recent cases show how divergent the results can be when the guidance is applied by different courts.

In one a father had the child 23 nights out of every 56 days; permission granted to take the child to New Zealand.

In another the children spent 41% of their time with father: permission granted to remove to Germany. In yet another there was an arrangement of almost equal shared care; permission refused to the US.

She was at first given permission but the father appealed, and succeeded.

The court emphasised the clear difference between the usual sole care cases and the “shared care” ones. In shared care cases the mother’s wishes were only one of the circumstances to be weighed up alongside the effect on the children of losing contact with their father.

The law itself has not changed. It is just now a little clearer that the effect on the mother of not getting permission is not the only, or even predominant, consideration.

A very recent case has tried to clarify things. Here a Canadian mother and Polish father shared care.

It is also important for a judge to show in the judgement that all the necessary factors have been weighed up.

The children were with father 5 nights and mother 9 nights in any 14 day period.

Not to do so risks a successful appeal.

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Chris Packham Will Join Breckland Judging Panel Organisers have snapped up the services of TV countryside celebrity Chris Packham to help judge the 2011 Breckland Photography Competition - an annual contest that celebrates rural life in the district.

Breckland is a beautiful and diverse part of Norfolk but to capture its essence in a picture requires an original and creative eye backed up by a good understanding of photographic techniques.”

Above: Chris Packham Well known and loved as a presenter on countless television shows including the hugely popular Springwatch and Countryfile programmes, Chris Packham is equally well known for his passion for wildlife, conservation and the countryside.

The 2011 Breckland Photography Competition opened for entries in May and Mr Packham will assess the entries after the competition closes on 16th September to decide who will be named winners this year.

As a professional wildlife photographer who also trained as a wildlife film cameraman he is well qualified to judge the Breckland contest.

Lynda Turner, Breckland Council Executive Member Localism, Community and Environmental Awareness said: “I am delighted that Chris has agreed to help judge the contest this year. The standard of photographs we get in from residents is always high, so I am sure he is going to be impressed. We have already begun to receive entries and I am sure that having such an inspirational judge will get people even more fired up about the competition”.

Chris Packham said: “The real challenge will be to capture the spirit of the district.

The Annual Breckland Photography Competition is open to all Breckland

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residents and photographs must be taken within the district.

All images must be submitted in digital format by the closing deadline of 5pm on Friday 16th September 2011.

After the competition winners have been announced, an exhibition of their photographs will tour the five Breckland towns during October and November.

This year the focus is on celebrating rural life through four competition categories • Humour • People • Landscapes and livestock • Young Snapper (16 years and under on the closing date) Entries from ‘young snappers’ should be submitted under the Humour, People and Landscapes and Livestock categories.

Each of the category winners will receive £100 and the overall winner of the competition will have their photograph featured on the front page of Breckland Voice.

For full details of the competition rules and the submission procedure, look on the Breckland Council website www.breckland.gov.uk/ content/breckland-photographycompetition-2011.

The images submitted to date can be viewed on Flickr www.flickr.com/photos/ brecklandphotographycompetition

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Sexual And Domestic Violence A charity sets up new services in Great Yarmouth, Norwich and Thetford.

The Sexual Violence Alliance (SeVA), a local charity supporting survivors of sexual and domestic violence, has secured a second year of funding from the Equality Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to support Diversity awareness work with communities and organisations representing minority ethnic groups across the county.

“In the first year services have been improved for individuals, particularly those who suffer inequality and disadvantage, focusing especially on ethnic minority ethnic groups and people with mental health issues; two priority groups in the county who can sometimes miss out” said Alessia Pinna, SeVA’s Community Services Development Manager

(alessia@seva-uk.org). “The second year will see a consolidation of this work by increasing the range of activity delivered alongside our partner organisations and the development of training initiatives to increase the number of counsellors and support workers to support clients from BME groups.”

The need for this work was identified

by EHRC research in 2007 that highlighted a lack of specialised third sector services, particularly in Great Yarmouth and Thetford, for people who have experienced sexual and domestic violence and who then suffer from mental health problems and the consequential effects of loss of confidence, increased isolation and significant depression. A particularly

exciting initiative in this second year of the Project will be the provision of time-limited educational preventive programmes for people from minority ethnic groups. Entitled ‘The Power of SELF – My Journey’.

These workshops will focus on general issues of self-worth, assertiveness, and rights, and the difficulties many people face in feeling entitled to them.

Therefore, it may be of interest not only for survivors of domestic abuse but also for a wider range of participants. In order to deliver these activities the charity will need to work in partnership with other organisations who already work with the target groups. ‘This will be a really

exciting opportunity for collaboration in order to enable people from other cultures living in Norfolk to come together to explore their needs and rights’ said Ms Pinna.

SeVA is also looking for new volunteers (Counsellors, Support Workers, and Facilitators for support groups).

Free training will be run in Autumn.

Application forms are available.

Contact details for volunteer positions: admin@seva-uk.org.

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Homes & Gardens Attleborough & District Breckland Flower And Garden Club Horticultural Society Horticultural Society members were joined by plenty of guests and members of the general public at the annual Rose & Sweet Pea Show, held at Peter Beales Nursery in Attleborough. captured the prize for the Best Sweet Pea Stem. The Best Flower Arrangement went to John Phoenix, and the Best Photograph was submitted by Rose Price.

Above: Mayor of Attleborough, Karen Pettitt, presenting trophy to Ray Snow

There will not be a meeting in August, but September is a busy month as the Autumn Show takes place at the Connaught Hall on September 10th and the regular monthly meeting is scheduled for September 21st.

Prize winners were: for the Best Rose Exhibit and the Peter Beales Trophy – Ray Snow, whilst the Best Rose Bloom was awarded to John Phoenix. The award for the best Sweet Pea Exhibit and the Len Revel Trophy went to Ray Snow, who also

More details next month, but please note that the Autumn Show is an Open Show and if you wish to exhibit you can contact the show secretary, Betty Stacey, on 01953 454790.

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‘Outside In’ was the title of July’s demonstration ably interpreted by Linda Harman.

Her outside containers included an earthenware bowl and long-tom pot, a brightly painted bucket, a piece of wood and an improvised pedestal made from bamboo stocks.

Her flowers included soft orange lilies and gerberas, white antirrhinums and pink roses. She spoke of her experiences in USA at the world show (flower arranging) and included tips of how to wire fatsia leaves.

The competition for a miniature arrangement results: Old Hands was won by Joy Tunmore and New Hands

by Janet Skidmore, Joy was also

awarded the trophy for Most Imaginative arrangement. The table show for a vase of sweet peas was won by Shirley Penfold. The August meeting will be held at Old Buckenham Village Hall 2pm on Thursday 11th August when Rosemary Ward will talk on Flower and Ruins in the South of France.

Competition title will be Swirls and Curls to include plant manipulation and the table show three stems of Hot Colour from the Garden.

Further information from Pat 01953 457305 or Sally 01953 788712 visitors are always welcomed.

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Can’t Afford To Move, How About Updating?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Homes & Gardens Norfolk Show Gold! Two in a Row We were surprised and delighted to win an RHS Gold Medal for the second consecutive year at the Royal Norfolk Show’s garden design competition.

The theme set by the Royal Horticultural Society was ‘Hot & Spicy’ and we had to put our thinking caps on to come up with a design that would meet this criteria, and also showcase our hard-landscaping specialist skill-set.

It’s not easy to find ‘Hot & Spicy’ hardlandscaping materials! We came up with a design using hot orange clay paviors, burnt black limestone setts, volcanic lava gravel and ancient black bog oak.

We also incorporated a fire-pit that produced ‘smoke’ using a water fed mister unit.

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The planting scheme used hot orange, red and yellow shades to tie the vibrant theme together.

At Georgina Read Design & Landscaping we specialise in transforming gardens and our flexible approach means we can always meet your requirements for all aspects of landscaping.

As we are also the driving force behind Paving Superstore (www. pavingsuperstore.co.uk) and Anglian Garden & Building Supplies (www. gardenandbuilding.co.uk), both selling huge volumes of hard landscaping materials across the UK, including paving from Marshalls, Bradstone, Brett, Stoneflair, Stonemarket, Pavestone, Global Stone, Strata and Natural Paving, decorative stone, sheds, summerhouses,

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

So why not let our award-winning, fully qualified landscaping professionals encompass your needs by creating a garden to match your lifestyle - whether you prefer modern and contemporary or timeless and traditional, we can fulfil your requirements.

Contact Us Today On 01953 850802 To Discuss Your Landscaping Requirements See examples of our work at: www.georginaread.co.uk

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J&S Homeworks Need your Fascias replaced? Time to replace your windows? Think it will be too expensive? Think again!

Call Jason now for a free no obligation quote and be pleasantly surprised by how little it can cost to transform the exterior of your home. Maintaining the exterior of a house can improve its functionality and efficiency, as well as increase ‘curb appeal’. The appearance of your home will be vastly enhanced by replacing your guttering, fascias and soffits.

When should you replace your Fascias and Guttering?

can be replaced in UPVC which now comes in several different colours and effects.Summer is the ideal time to start making improvements. The risk of rain is very low and the days are longer than at any point of the year. Working with uPVC is easiest as it is not as brittle as it would be in winter. Also Birds are well and truly settled, some nests can easily fill a plastic shopping bag - so that weight on top of Felt or Soffit can be very damaging and decay and carcasses are left behind.

When should you replace your windows?

There are a few clear signs that can help you reach a decision.

Ask yourself the following questions:

If your Fascia Boards are made of timber and are not properly maintained they will rot and deteriorate. If they are not in good condition they will not be able to carry the guttering, which can be heavy after heavy rain fall.

Can you ignore a bit of rot at the ends?

No the rot will almost certainly progress further. Your Fascia, Soffit and Guttering

Do your windows have condensation or a frost buildup?

If you touch the interior pane of glass is it cold in the winter or warm in the summer?

When next to your window does it feel colder than the rest of the house?

From inside, take a lighted candle and hold it in line with the window frame,

does the flame flicker anywhere around the frame?

Look at your windows outside; is the trim rotting, cracking or missing?

Is the glass broken or cracked anywhere?

Do your windows ever get stuck or won’t stay closed or open?

Are you unhappy with the way your windows look?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, it is time to replace your windows.

Replacement windows help reduce your heating and cooling bills and provide better UV protection - The money saved means they will have soon paid for themselves.

Safety Certificate enables them to do all jobs big or small, from repairing a gutter to a full house renovation.

They pride themselves on their competitive prices and high level of service, take a lot of pride in their work and hope their customers can see this in the end result. J & S Homeworks offer a 12 month call-back service on all fitted fascias and soffits, which includes an inspection and clean.

Special Offer - Have your Fascias & Soffits replaced by J & S Homeworks and receive Free Guttering.

Call Jason of J & S Homeworks on 01953 451169 or 07747 847606

Getting windows that look the way you want can increase the resale value of your home as well as create a more aesthetically pleasing environment. J & S Homework’s speciality is Fascias, Soffits and Guttering, however they are able to undertake all general property maintenance. Being fully insured and holding a CSCS Health and

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Homes & Gardens Summer Showers!

Floor It And Save Money

With summer in mind, Supreme Bathrooms has seen the trend further continue this year, with more people wanting us to remove the old and redundant bath to install a new and modern shower enclosure.

Normally when you deal with larger flooring retailers it involves a lot of people in the chain, with Floor It its all done with one person, Russell Taylor.

People’s lives have changed and we are all looking to reduce the time we spend in our bathrooms by installing showers which can save time and money, especially with water consumption being the focus in our ever more energy saving world and our ever demanding complex lifestyles.

Supreme Bathrooms offers a full range of shower enclosures in all shapes and sizes to suit your very own bathroom requirements, all fitted with solid shower trays and not the leaking plastic type you find in DIY stores.

We can then install a new shower valve if required within your existing tiles or we can re-tile where required, or we can

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install the excellent wetwall shower panels which are easy to keep clean but really look the part in your new shower. We take care of everything from plumbing and tiling to electrics and removal of all site rubbish.

If you are thinking of a new bathroom or shower then call 01953 600660 for your free onsite bathroom survey.

Russell has been fitting for nearly 11 years, he was trained to fit carpets by one of the best known family firms in Norfolk.

He was also trained by Amticos training centre in Epsom to lay and Karndean, and by the best laminate manufacture there is- Pergo Top Lay Laminates in Oxford.

Karndean and Amtico can offer a unique look to match your requirements they are

both beautiful and hard wearing. The great thing about contacting Russell for a quote is he has very low overheads, and can pass on those benefits to his customers meaning 99% of the time he can beat shop prices.

Call him now for more information on 01328 863630

Homes & Gardens Norfolk Constabulary Tips To Keep Your Home And Garden Safe And Secure This Summer Butterflies flutter, bees buzz, the sun shines brightly and the scent of barbecues fill the air... it must be summer!

Relaxing in the garden is a quintessential English summer pastime, but make sure in doing so, you don’t open your doors to thieves.

Consider using weights at the bottom of those garden ornaments in view, to deter opportunist thieves.

Protect Your Home

Protect Your Garden Remember to lock your doors and shut your windows if spending time outside, to deter ‘walk-in’ thieves.

Keep your garage and garden shed locked with proper security locks, and keep any tools secure, out of sight and property marked.

Trim back any plants or hedges that a burglar could hide behind.

Keep your front and back doors locked or in view when you are at home.

Shut windows to rooms that are not being occupied - do not be tempted to open all windows in warm weather.

Consider fitting a door chain and spy hole - a chain allows you to speak to the caller without opening the door fully and the spy hole allows you to see who is at the door.

Fit five lever mortice deadlocks to all external doors.

Never leave your house or car keys in or near a door or window.

Fit multi-locking systems to patio doors or install mortice security bolts with removable keys at the top and bottom of both doors.

Consider fitting a burglar alarm, but make sure it is installed by a company who is registered with SSAIB or NSI and is fitted to BS EN50131.

Consider fitting a letterbox cage or restricter which prevents burglars from putting their hands or gadgets through the letter box and trying the latches from the inside.

Make sure you have up-to-date home and contents insurance.

Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place such as under the doormat - burglars know all the usual hiding places.

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Homes & Gardens Diss Bed Centre & Furniture Warehouse ...Is a family owned business which has been established for over 36 years, based in Diss, Norfolk.

Our Bed Centre and Furniture Warehouse on Sawmills Road, Diss offers a huge selection of leading styles of bedroom, occasional, dining and office furniture including Bedsteads, Sideboards, Wardrobes, Dining Tables, Chairs, Units, TV Stands, Nests of Tables, Desks and much more. All ranges are available in solid woods including oak, ash, beech, birch and pine. We also have a new exciting range of TV beds, electric beds and rise and recline chairs and with new lines being released regularly we are the place to visit for the latest styles and ranges. Big brands include Sealy, Silentnight, Hypnos, Myers, Staples and Healthbeds to name but a few.

With over 10 ranges of furniture displayed in store you shouldn’t struggle to find what you are looking for, however

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if you can’t see it on the shop floor do ask as there is every chance we can order it in for you – orders placed before Wednesday will be in and ready for delivery by the Friday.

We have a large range of stock in at all times available for same or next day delivery meaning you haven’t got to wait weeks for your new furniture.

You can also visit our website for our full ranges and our latest offers www.dissbedcentre.co.uk The store has easy access and parking and we offer free local delivery using our own specialised team, all of our furniture is ready assembled on delivery which saves you the time and stress of trying to assemble it yourself.

With years of experience in the industry and fantastic customer service, we are best placed to give you any advice you need on the furniture you are looking for.

We offer something to suit every taste and budget.

Store opening times are as follows: Sawmills Road: Monday: Friday 9am-5pm Saturday: 9am-4pm, Sunday: 10am -4pm.

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Forestry Arena At The Eye Show

By Joan Garnham, Waveney Tree Specialists.

It’s the Eye Show at the end of this month and Waveney Tree Specialists are running the forestry arena again.This year we have some new and exciting demonstrations.

We are committed to safety first so there will be demonstrations on the role of safety clothing – beware if you have any imagination – it’s not for the squeamish!

We will also be having short sessions when you can ‘Ask The Experts’ anything to do with trees and their management.

There will be short classes on looking after your chainsaw including how to sharpen the chain. (There will be a small charge for this) Chainsaw carving will be going on most of the two days; apart from the usual garden seats and

bird boxes which will be for sale, we are very fortunate to have Martin Pigg at the show. Martin is a very well known and respected chainsaw sculptor and comes to us from The Royal Chelsea Flower Show and The Royal Hampton Court Flower Show. It is truly amazing what he can get out of a piece of wood.

He specializes in sculptures inspired by the Maoris on regeneration and new beginnings. Check him out on his website:- www.naturalsculpture.co.uk.

We are pleased to have some of the best tree surgeons travelling from all over the country to be at the show. We plan on having some fun with relay races involving felling, precision cutting and changing the bar and chain on a chainsaw. Did you know that the world record for putting a new chain on is 9 seconds! We have the UK Champion at the show with a time of 11.7 seconds - I am proud to say he is our son, Kristian Garnham.

There will be tree felling – the wood being kindly donated by Husqvarna (chainsaw manufacturer). Alan Garnham of Waveney Tree Specialists is the East of England Tree

Felling Champion but he will have is work cut out to beat some of the people coming from as far afield as Scotland, Devon and Wales. All the big machinery will be on show and can be seen working. Just listen for the noise and come and watch. This includes stump grinders, chippers, hoists and of course chainsaws of all sizes. Finch and Leith Landscape Architecture will have a marquee in the arena.

in the area of machinery for both the private and professional user will be present to answer your queries and supply your needs, Rouse Power Equipment of Aylsham. Imagine you need to take down a tree and it hangs over your conservatory or greenhouse - there will be a demonstration to show how the experts do it. Most of the events will be timetabled.

They provide top quality design and implementation for projects from large scale developments to modest back gardens.

The order of events will be posted on a board at the entrance to the Waveney Tree Specialists marquee.

They will have some show case planting for you to look at. Check them out on their website:- www.finchandleith.co.uk.

Waveney Tree Specialists will have a marquee with displays of photographs and the tremendous array of the kit needed to do a really professional job.

Andy Campbell of Campbell and Son Forestry will be on hand to give advice about courses and training in arboriculture. One of the best suppliers

We would love to see you – come and have some fun!

Expert advice is a phone call or e mail away Tel: 01379 668 636 Mobile: 07990 801 388 Email: waveneytrees@btconnect.com Web: www.waveneytrees.co.uk Free estimates Realistic, competitive prices Check us out on our website.

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Eye Show & Country Fair Two days of top class entertainment fun and enjoyment for the whole family at this year’s Eye Show & Country Fair.

The Show will be held in the parkland of Goodrich Park, Palgrave on the Norfolk/Suffolk border on August Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday. A continuous programme of nationally acclaimed arena performers plus a host of attractions from dog dancing displays, sheep racing, helicopter rides and funfairs will provide lots to see.

RED ARROWS After putting on one of their most aweinspiring aerobatic display at last year’s Eye Show, by popular demand the Red Arrows are back again in 2011 on the Bank Holiday Sunday.

YAKOVLEVS DISPLAY TEAM The Yakovlevs are a UK based aerial display team who have earned a reputation for excellence over the past 12 years, delighting over 30 million people in the process. in every aspect of their operation..

MOTOSTUNTS INTERNATIONAL The team is one of the UK’s largest stunt teams and one of the few to include

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cars, quads, motor cycles and specialist vehicles. A combination of twenty vehicles provide an array of spectacular displays including two wheel driving, cross-over driving and car jumps.

LIVE MUSIC ACTS & TRIBUTE BANDS Following on from the success of the past two years live musical acts and bands will feature over the two days of the show.

With Tribute acts Adele and Michael Buble on the Sunday and Lady Gaga and Take That 2 tribute acts on the Monday. Local Band Electric dreams will also feature on both days.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS Cheshire Dog Display Team, Flower Show, Historic Military Vehicles, Land Orbing, Flight simulators, Water Walking Balls, Tree Cutting and Chain Saw Demos, OffRoad Driving Challenge, Helicopter Flights, Fun Fair, and much more.

More information on all the performers and full Show details are available on the Show website www. eyeshow.org.uk

NEW BUCKENHAM VILLAGE FETE New Buckenham Fete - 29th August You couldn’t have a better setting for the New Buckenham Fete. into a haven of all sorts of village stalls.

There are not many events where the old traditions are kept year after year but one such event that does is the New Buckenham Fete.

The tradition of opening the Fete with the New Buckenham Silver Band playing is a very familiar sight on the delightful Village Market Place decked in colourful bunting.

The band plays most of the afternoon underneath the Market Cross and with the road closed there is no worry of traffic and so the whole Green becomes transformed

There is ‘Bowling for the Pig’ or if you feel more energetic you can lose all your inhibitions and try your hand on the ‘Crockery Smashing Stall’ or to lose all that stress there is ‘Roll a Penny’ and of course you may be lucky to win money back too.

It is an afternoon for all the family with plenty of bargains on the Nearly New or White Elephant Stall and lots of entertainment for the children with the Kiddies Corner games and two free Punch and Judy Performances so everyone can have fun.

Cattermole Butchers New Buckenham or there is the refreshment tent with lots of lovely cakes and not forgetting the ice cream stall.

Everyone tries their hand at the many raffles as they know there are lots of lovely prizes to win so make sure you give this a look.

The Fete starts at 2pm entrance is free and all the proceeds go to the church chapel and village hall.

Don’t bother bringing your sandwiches as you can treat yourself to something from the barbeque courtesy of Simon

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Health, beauty & wellbeing Fitness Pilates

By Sally Harrison.

What is Fitness Pilates?

How old do you feel? No matter how old you are Fitness Pilates can make a difference. Fitness Pilates is a graduated

programme of exercises to improve strength, encouraging you to release stiffness and to become more aware of how you use your body. It focuses on your “powerhouse” (as Joseph Pilates called your core muscles); and good body

alignment - whether standing, sitting, lying or moving.

Who was Joseph Pilates?

Joseph Pilates was born in 1880. A sickly child, he decided to become as fit and healthy as he possibly could be!

He studied and mastered many forms of physical fitness. During the First World War he developed his own technique in order to help fellow prisoners of war. Later he went on to work with dancers and continued to develop his way of working to meet the particular needs of the people with whom he was working.

Today his technique continues to develop through research and experience of the joy of movement.

Many dancers practise Pilates as do many sports professionals to improve strength, suppleness, balance and coordination.

“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. In order to achieve happiness, it is imperative to gain mastery of your body. If at the age of 30 you are stiff and out of shape, you are old. If at 60 you are supple and strong then you are young” Joseph Pilates Why come to Fitness Pilates?

People come to Fitness Pilates for many reasons. Some people come because they‘ve heard that it’s good for you, some because they have noticed that they are becoming stiffer. Aches and pains can be eased away, and people have reported feeling stronger and more confident as they make friends with their body again!

Those with back pain can find Fitness Pilates very helpful, and, of course, slowing down and giving yourself 100% attention is golden time for anyone who leads a busy life.

Everybody welcome!

How old do you want to feel?

Sally teaches in Norwich and Wymondham.

Call Sally to book your place and to ask for a free taster session: 01603 432487

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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY NBR Scooter Brokers

York House

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

Is A Care Home For Elderly Men And Women. Who wish to live in pleasant surroundings with the benefit of 24 hour care.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

York House has recently completed an extensive extension and refurbishment.

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

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

televisions. The dining room is light and airy offering a full choice of daily menus.

A balanced and nutritious diet is offered with emphasis placed on fresh homemade meals. Hot and cold drinks and a range of snacks are available throughout the day. The homes menu is created by discussions between the residents and staff.

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

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

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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY Avoid Heat Related Illness This Summer Top tips for staying safe.

• Keep out of the heat. Stay inside during the hottest time of the day – late morning to mid-afternoon. If you do go out, wear a hat and keep to the shade as much as possible. It’s very important to use sun screen of at least factor 15.

• If you are travelling by car or public transport always take a bottle of water.

heat. Keep windows shut while it’s cooler inside than out and open them when it gets hotter inside. If it’s safe, you could leave a window open at night when it’s cooler. Fans can help sweat evaporate but do not cool the air itself.

• Wear loose, lightweight, light-coloured cotton clothing.

• Take cool baths or showers.

• Avoid strenuous activity and limit activities like housework and gardening to the early morning or evening when it’s cooler.

• Splash your face with cold water or place a damp cloth or scarf on the back of your neck to help you cool off.

• When inside, try to stay in the coolest parts of your home. Keep curtains and blinds closed in rooms that catch the sun. Remember that lights generate

• Drink lots of fluid – even if you’re not thirsty. Limit drinks with caffeine (like coffee and cola) and avoid alcohol as it can make dehydration worse.

• Eat normally but try to have more cold foods, particularly salads and fruit as they contain a lot of water.

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke The symptoms of heat exhaustion include headaches, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, pale skin, heavy sweating and a high temperature.

If you have any of these symptoms you must: • Find a cool place and loosen tight clothes • Drink plenty of water or fruit juice • Sponge yourself with cold water or have a cool shower.

Heatstroke can develop if heat exhaustion is left untreated - but it can also develop suddenly and without warning.

The symptoms of heatstroke include hot and red skin, headaches, nausea, intense thirst, raised temperature, confusion, aggression and loss of consciousness.

Source – Age UK.

If you’re having difficulty, or your symptoms persist for several hours, seek medical advice.

South Norfolk Mobility Centre It’s a simple pleasure, or a luxury or a necessity - taking a bath!

If getting in and out is making your routine more difficult, a bath lift could make all the difference.

Our bath lifts are slim line in design and are easy to assemble and remove, making it possible to take away with you on holiday.

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Operated by a battery charged handset, the bath lift has a maximum weight capacity of 22 stone. We have a showroom model set up in a bath for you to come and try.

See more at www. southnorfolkmobilitycentre.co.uk

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Norfolk Fire And Rescue Service Free Helpline: 0800 9178137 Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service is committed to keeping you safe from fire.

We recognise that only a small minority of people will experience a fire in their home during their lifetime.

Unfortunately when fire does occur it can have a devastating effect on all those involved. We also recognise that in Norfolk people who are more likely to suffer from the effects of fire are over the age of 65.

It is for this reason that we would strongly recommend you to take us up on the offer of a Free Home Fire Safety Check and Smoke Detector fit.

Please allow one of our trained volunteers to talk to you about fire safety in the home and where required our technicians will fit as many smoke detectors as they deem necessary all free of any charge.

We also provide specialist Smoke Detectors for the hard of hearing which again will cost you nothing. For once you will actually get something for nothing and all you have to do is contact the free phone helpline using the number at the top of this article to make an appointment that is convenient for you.

The visit will only take between 30-60 minutes of your time and remember this service is free and may prevent you from ever having to experience the devastating effects that a house fire can cause.

Please also note that all Fire and Rescue Service personnel and our Partners will carry ID with them at all times.

Let us take this opportunity to re-assure you that this is a genuine offer directly from Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service and Norfolk County Council, it is not a scam and nobody will try to sell you anything.

Please also be re-assured that whilst this is a golden opportunity to take us up on our offer, if you are unable to do so at present the offer will not expire.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It is open 5 days a week Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm. We have around 36 guests per day all aged 55+, with social services funded and private places available. Our service provides transport either by social services or our own transport for our guests.

We specialise in Dementia care, with quality specialist care delivered by a

fully trained staff team who believe in promoting independence in all individuals.

Reminiscence activities are available for individuals with dementia. Extend exercise classes, musical entertainers, singing, dancing, quizzes, table top activities.

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

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Take Note Of The Following Tips To Avoid Any Problems Whilst Driving This Summer Drowned or lost key fobs It’s not unusual for motorists to either lose their keys in sand or take their remote control keys for a swim and then find that car doors won’t open. Salt in sea water can ruin electric circuits and render transponder keys useless.

Keep keys safe and dry but also make sure that you know the alternative

method for getting into the car if the key fob fails.

Hayfever Minimise the effect of hayfever when driving. If you’re doing 70mph and sneeze you lose your vision for as much as 100 metres. Have a ‘fit’ of, say eight sneezes in a row, and you’ve just travelled ‘blind’ for nearly half a mile!

Hayfever is particularly bad in the summer but accidents could be minimised if sufferers take action.

Only take medication which doesn’t cause drowsiness Glare Being blinded by sun glare causes many accidents, particularly under clear skies at dawn or dusk.

Keep a clean and unscratched pair of sunglasses handy but avoid Photochromic lenses, which darken in strong sunlight - the ultraviolet rays which trigger the change are filtered by the windscreen so that the glasses will change only slowly. This is dangerous when driving in and out of tunnels for example.

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