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Wymondham Arts Centre 2013 Exhibition Programme.

Wymondham Art Centre’s full exhibition programme for 2013, running until the beginning of December, is now in place.

Shows include: Drawn Together Katarzyna Coleman (21st May to 2nd June), Diversity in Clay 3 (11����������� th��������� to 16��� th� June), Wymondham High Academy (9��� th� to 14�������������������������������� th������������������������������ July), Wymondham Art Society Summer Exhibition (23rd to 28���������� th�������� July), The Peacemaker and related works - Maz Jackson (30��������������������������� th������������������������� July to 4��������������� th������������� August) and Earth and Sky – Kerry Buck, Liz Mace and Ruthanne Tudball (6 to 18 August).

Arthur Lucas, Director of the Arts Centre project said: “Led by artist Kerry Buck, the exhibitions group has produced a programme that demonstrates the vitality of the fine arts in the region. The season includes artists working in most media and styles. There are artists new to the gallery, as well as regular exhibitors. Some are planning new work with the gallery in mind, using the space and light to great effect; others who have exhibited as part of a group are returning to mount a solo show.”

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“I am very pleased with the response from visitors, and expect to see comments in the visitors’ book similar to this one from last year: ‘If I had travelled to London to see this show I would have been very pleased with it.

11������������������������������������� th����������������������������������� to 16����������������������������� th��������������������������� June: Diversity in Clay 3 – curated by Heather Graham 18������������������������������� th����������������������������� to 23rd June: Jane Macintosh 25���������������������������������������� th�������������������������������������� to 30�������������������������������� th������������������������������ June: Paintings, Pastels and Photographs - group show

So lovely to have it on the doorstep’.”

2nd to 7������������������������������� th����������������������������� July: Primary School Cluster Wymondham Arts Centre is at Becket’s Chapel, Church Street, Wymondham NR18 0PH. Opening times: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 12noon to 5pm: full exhibition programme at www.wymondhamarts.com.

9�������������������������������� th������������������������������ to 14������������������������ th���������������������� July: Wymondham High Academy 16������������������������������������ th���������������������������������� to 21st July: Encore Six Norfolk Artists return 23rd to 28����������������������� th��������������������� July: Wymondham Art Society Summer Exhibition

Full Exhibition Programme: 30th April to12th May: Spring Open Show

30����������������������� th��������������������� July to 4����������� th��������� August: The Peacemaker and related works - Maz Jackson

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3rd to 15������������������������ th���������������������� September: Space and Form, mixed sculpture exhibition curated by Dominique Bivar Segurado

6���������������������������������������� th�������������������������������������� to18��������������������������������� th������������������������������� August: Earth and Sky – Kerry Buck, Liz Mace and Ruthanne Tudball 20������������������������������������ th���������������������������������� August to 1st September: Shelley Marshall-Nichols and others

17���������������������������� th�������������������������� to 22nd September: Iceni Botanical Artists 24����������� th��������� Sept to 6������������������� �������������������� th����������������� October: Recent paintings and drawings - Christine Allman 8th October to 20������������ th���������� October: Paintings and Sculpture - Brüer Tidman and Bridget Heriz 22 to 27 October: Sticks and Stones - Annette and Dan Morgan 29���������������������������� th�������������������������� October to 3rd November: It’s Not All Black and White - Jacquie Petrie and Dee Evans 5th to1th7 November: Autumn Exhibition Breckland Artists 19����������������������������� th��������������������������� November to 1st December: Celebrating the Crafts, curated

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Talking Newspaper Needs Your Help Wymondham & Attleborough Talking Newspaper is asking for more help as the organisation celebrates its fifteenth anniversary.

It was on April 10 1998 that the first edition of the audio news and information service was sent out.

Every listener is provided with a free machine on which to play the digital memory stick.

Volunteers produce and despatch a weekly digest of news and features for 60 blind or partially sighted listeners, in addition to compiling a monthly audio magazine.

The service can also be accessed online via the W A T N website www.watn.org.uk.

Now the group is looking for additional help and they would like to hear from anyone who is interested in becoming a sound technician, a postal wallet administrator or who would be prepared to join the management committee. Full training will be provided.

The organisation, which will record the 800th edition of their local news service at the end of this year, is also keen to increase the number of listeners who receive the free service.

The Regal Experience Hell Drivers, a tough gritty British crime drama from 1957,will be the main feature of the Regal Experience’s next classic film show at the Wymondham Ex-Services’ Club (Regal Cinema) on Sunday May 19th (2.30pm).

Hell Drivers sees Stanley Baker playing an ex-convict who drives for a cheapjack haulage firm and comes across a plot between his vicious foreman and crooked manager.

For more details, please contact Mrs Vale on 01953 605434 or leave a message on the website.

The movie features a galaxy of British stars of the time, among them Herbert Lom, Patrick McGoohan, Alfie Bass, Jill Ireland, Gordon Jackson, the incomparable Sid James and even a young Sean Connery. Peggy Cummins, the beautiful female lead, is scheduled to make a personal appearance at the show to discuss her distinguished career, both in England and Hollywood, during the 1940s and 1950s.

Alternatively, go along to the W A T N annual general meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday, May 16 in the Francis Room of Connaught Hall, Attleborough.

Supporting will be Moment of Decision, a short British crime film from 1962. There will also be a display of memorabilia relating to the movie career of Peggy Cummins.

W A T N secretary, Georgette Vale said: “The volunteers have produced thousands of hours of recordings over the years. We are very grateful for all the work they put in and for the support provided by the local community.”

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Tickets are available from Maureen Dodman (01953 605593) or Michael Armstrong (01953 603246) and at Simply Cards, Market Street, Wymondham. They are priced £5 (concessions£4).

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Priory Insurance Brokers Ltd Can We Really Afford Not To Take Out Travel Insurance?

Despite the downturn in the economy, with the recent poor weather and constant rain and snow in February and March, we have seen more and more people looking for breaks in sunnier climates, but can we really afford to cut corners and not take out Travel Insurance?

Cancellation and Medical cover are no doubt the main areas of concern when looking for a suitable insurance policy.

With access to a panel of Insurers, we can find and arrange the policy specific

to your requirements. Whether you are travelling in Europe or Worldwide, summer or winter, old or young, single, couple or family, let us find the cover for you and ensure you can relax and enjoy your holiday with the insurance protection and peace of mind needed.

Premiums start from as little as £57.35 per couple for Annual European cover.

Please feel free to call in to our Wymondham Office for quotations or advice and speak with Lucy or Mike who will be pleased to assist.

Old Buckenham Airshow Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd of June 2013.

Full Lineup For The Biggest Airshow Yet Revealed: Wildcat Aerobatics - It’ll come as no surprise that our first booking was Old Buckenhams resident Aerobatic Display Team. What will surprise everyone is the incredible display they’re working on just for us.

Mystery Ship - Old Buckenham Airshow is delighted to confirm that it has just become the first airshow to book the extraordinary Travel Air Type R Mystery Ship. The Mystery Ship entered the 1929 Cleveland Air Race and, without warning, won the race against a field of military entrants who had previously dominated the event. It has taken over four years of painstaking work to re-create this legend using the original plans. The result promises to be one of the most significant additions to the display flying circuit in years.

RV8tors - Flying their remarkably fast, fully aerobatic aircraft with powerful smoke systems, the RV8tors perform a thrilling and unforgettable display.

Lauren Richardson - Lauren is a 25 year old Pitts Special expert and Britain’s top female aerobatic pilot. Stylish, action packed lines contrast against fast and graceful sweeping figures as Lauren shows off this beautiful red and white biplane in all its modern barnstorming and extreme aerobatic glory.

Old Flying Machine Company The Old Flying Machine Company is arguably the best warbird display company in the UK and it’s Spitfire and Mustang Duo of MH434 and Ferocious Frankie must surely be the most famous single aircraft on earth. The stars of countless movies and TV programmes, these two legends are of major historical significance, yet they will be taken to their limits in a thrilling display, accompanied by the soundtrack of their mighty engines.

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Brendan O’Brien - Brendan will be familiar from his TV series and numerous appearances as one of aviation’s leading exponents. Renowned as one of the most talented pilots every to display, Brendan will combine his extraordinary Flying Circus with an attempt at the shortest ever truck top landing. If successful we will be applying for this record to be recognized by the Guinness Book of Records, adding to over 200 FAI World Records Brendan already holds.

Hangar 11: Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk In the hands of Pete Teichmann, air display legend, this film star saw active service in WWII, and today provides a stunning display which puts many modern aerobatic machines to shame. The noise is also a wonderful feature of this important piece of military history.

Matt Summers: Matt’s airshow debut was at Old Buckenham 2012 in his Vans RV7. His flawless display was the talk of the aviation community immediately afterward, none of whom could believe that a “rookie” could wow the crowds as seasoned pros can. Matt’s back for more, so make sure you see this inevitable air display legend at the beginning of his career.

John Sully - John Sully’s Taylor Titch is a Formula One Racer, designed in 1964 to an RAeC competition specification using the Continental C 90 aero engine. The display consists of fast fly-pasts, zoom climbs, wing overs, Cuban eights and rolling manoeuvres.

Owing to the small size of the aircraft the speed appears much higher than expected and gives a sparkling performance.

Adrian Willis - Adrian Willis is a highly experienced aerobatic pilot and is one of the UK’s leading aerobatic instructors, teaching the next generation of aviators their trade. Not only is Adrian displaying at the show, but you can also book a trial lesson with him over the airshow weekend to experience the thrills of aerobatic flying first hand with a master of the art.

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Happy New “TAX” Year Have you made any resolutions for this new tax year?

Ok so maybe you didn’t celebrate the new tax year in quite the same way as in January but its still important.

If you get your tax return in early then you could you set up a Direct Debit with HMRC or maybe you might not owe any more tax at all either for your July Instalment or until 2014.

Of course April also saw the start of Real Time Information (RTI) for payroll.

If you or your employer is struggling with completing returns then maybe now is the time to hand over your payroll to a payroll provider.

Here at KBA not only can we prepare weekly or monthly payslips but we can also submit the returns to HMRC for you

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so you don’t have to stress about the new system.

Call us on 01953 457173 or email Kerry@kerrybutcher.co.uk and don’t be shy of RTI. Don’t forget here at KBA we are a friendly local business who want the best for you and your business.

We still offer that free initial meeting so that you can get to know us without worrying about costs. We want you to spend time establishing and growing your business and letting us take care of the financials. www.kerrybutcher.co.uk If you make one resolution this new tax year - let it be coming to see us.

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Window Geeks “Replacing your steamed-up windows doesn’t mean you have to replace the whole window…Save thousands by changing only the glass”…

It can be stressful when things break or go wrong, especially when it seems the only solution comes at great expense.

Unexpected bills can hit households very hard at a time when every penny counts and it means that thousands of homeowners put off fixing their windows or doors for fear of the high costs usually associated with these types of products...

Well now you can relax…because WindowGeeks, a national window, door and conservatory repair specialist, has expanded into Norwich and will service the whole of the Norfolk region, giving local home owners access to real money-saving options; one that can reduce what could be an alarming bill in the thousands to a far more acceptable one in the low hundreds - and in most cases even lower than that.

The fact is that the average single repair or replacement undertaken by WindowGeeks, which includes locks, handles and hinges, as well as the usual replacement of steamed-up double glazed units is less

than £60...not surprising really when you consider that the replacement of a single steamed-up double glazed window starts from as low as £30 including VAT and fitting…which is why, at this point, many people take the opportunity to upgrade to energy efficient double glazed units.

Our new local and experienced team, headed up by Steve Olley, join all of our other skilled craftsmen and women throughout the UK, each providing a professional and cost effective service to 1,000s of customers from Plymouth in the Southwest, through Norwich in the East, up to Preston in the North and all points in-between…

“Lots of people have problems with their windows,” says Steve, “They get steamed-up and won’t clear, or the locks stick or the handles get loose…and it becomes even more of a problem at this time of year when cold draughts get through...but what’s really surprising is that most people don’t realise that all of these problems can be fixed quickly and without spending a fortune or having to

sell one or more of their children, unless they want to of course”…

WindowGeeks has over 38 years’ experience in the glazing industry and it’s sad to think that there are still quite a few traditional window companies that either refuse or just don’t want to carryout repairs…now were not saying that all double glazing companies don’t carry out repairs, many do, and do a great job, but Steve adds, “In most cases they’re not really interested in the smaller jobs and that’s what’s so great about WindowGeeks, we offer a real cost-effective solution, which makes it a very easy decision for our customers to choose us...there’s no pressure sales from us because there’s no viable alternative, unless, that is, you want to spend 10, 20 or even 100 times more on replacing all your double glazing!”

While the cost savings might be the biggest draw, there’s another reason customers should choose WindowGeeks and one that has inevitably convinced many customers throughout the UK to use us;

“It’s all about honesty and trust,” says Steve. “There’s integrity in what WindowGeeks do and that’s very important to me, we tell the truth, only charge for what needs doing and we always honour our promises…We run a very successful and ethical business based on good old fashioned customer service backed up with top quality products and support from our head office.”

WindowGeeks provides free quotations with; • No call out charges • No credit card charges • No deposits • No minimum order values, • No high pressure sales men or women • No hidden extras • 10 year guarantee on all glazed products All our quotes include VAT and Fitting Call now for a FREE QUOTE on 0800 61 22 943 or visit us at www.windowgeeks.co.uk

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Financial Advice Does Not Have To Be Costly!

There have been so many changes in the Financial Services sector recently we can quite believe that the general public must be totally confused.

There are all the changes in the recent Budget, a change to the proposed date for the flat rate pension, GAD (Government Actuary Department) rates have changed and there are proposed changes/an introduction to a cap on care fees. With all the changes/proposed changes it must be difficult to know where you will stand financially with any planning strategy.

find out if we wish to work with each other and the potential benefits to the client. Any potential cost for our services would always be outlined first before any cost is incurred, so a client has complete clarity about what they may have to pay. We also have a ‘Client Guarantee’ where we would refund any fee that a client has paid if they are not completely happy with our advice/service.

Additional changes have also affected the financial advice sector with the introduction of the Retail Distribution review (RDR) and that financial advisers must, in the main, charge fees and not be paid any commission. Hence the headline, Financial Advice does not have to be costly!

So if you need financial advice please speak to us, you may be surprised how little the cost may be.

Here at ML Financial Associates we cannot always be sure whether we can help a client until we establish their requirements. That is why we will always have a ‘at our cost’ meeting with any potential new client and this free meeting will enable both of us to

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ML Financial Associates Ltd Suite 4, The Old Dairy, Elm Farm Business Park, Norwich Common, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0SW. Tel: 01953 711123 Fax: 01953 600479 www.mlfinancialassociates.co.uk.

PC Gaming?

We have a new Gaming System Designed with an Intel i7 processor for less than £999.

New & Recon units Each branch of Anglia Computer Solutions has just received new stock of all types of new and reconditioned PC’s.

people that have lost their work, photos, music etc and without spending a small fortune it’s gone for good.

Whether it’s a desktop or laptop you are after we have it and at very competitive prices too! Recon laptops from £129!

New Laptops from £299! Desktops through all price ranges.

For as little as £10 we can setup a backup system which will ensure you never lose all the hard work you have created.

Speed up \ Upgrades Have you already got a PC? is it running a bit slow or not quite up to spec for what you need? Well bring it into us.

We will go through the unit, clear out anything that isn’t required, remove any viruses and give it a general speed boost. If you need something a bit extra ask for a RAM upgrade, this should have you typing away in no time.

Backups Are often forgotten, but when your computer crashes it’s no laughing matter. Every year we see hundreds of

Just pop into one of our branches and have a chat, we will soon determine how much data you need to backup and provide the best solution for you.

Home & Business Callouts We have onsite engineers which can visit your home \ business and solve a whole manner of issues For all your home and business computer needs call Anglia Computer Solutions on 01953 859753.

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Tastes of Wymondham The Norfolk Bead Shop Following on from the success of Wymondham’s first food fair in 2011.

Tastes of Wymondham is returning to Central Hall and King’s Head Meadow on Saturday June 8th 2013. This free community event has again been organised by Anna Brett the Extended Schools Coordinator for the Wymondham Cluster of schools. All 12 cluster schools will be involved - some will be performing songs in Central Hall, some will be producing food, some will exhibit artwork, and some will do all 3! There will be free food and drink, produce to buy from farmers’ market stalls and other local businesses, as well as activities provided by the town’s churches and other organisations.

There will also be food and activities on King’s Head Meadow. The event promises to be fun, filling and entertaining!

“I have been supported by all my schools as well as Wymondham Town Council, South Norfolk Council and many local businesses”, said Anna “Co-op and Waitrose will again be present at the event and have also supported my schools by providing ingredients at no cost. These go to the schools’ cookery clubs to produce the free food for the day. Other organisations and groups such as Surestart Children’s Centre,

Joy of Food, Wymondham Lions, Hope Church, City Church, The Methodist Church, Stardance, Saracen Martial Arts and The Heritage Society have offered their time and activities free of charge. I am hoping that the event will be opened by Cluster Heads’ Chair, joined by Wymondham Mayor and the South Norfolk Council leader.”

There will be plenty for all the family to do and bring along some money because you will be able to make purchases from Farmer’s market stalls inside and outside there will be a hog roast, Lions burgers and an ice cream van.

The event will run from 11am to 3pm. Look out for the posters and flyers around the town and cluster which will give details of the entertainment schedule. Details can also be found on the cluster website www.wymondhamcluster.org Thank you to everyone who has supported this event, especially all those working behind the scenes at cluster schools to make it a success. For more information or to join in the fun, call Anna Brett on 07545 502167.

...situated in the bustling market town of Wymondham, is a fantastic place to visit if you love gorgeous handmade jewellery – whether you want to wear it or make something unique for yourself.

With a reputation for great value for money, and an ever changing selection of beads and jewellery, it is the perfect place to find something special!

Beadsmith. Many of their beads and findings are sold individually - just need one more bead to finish your design? No problem!

The business was established in 2007 by mother and daughter team Dorothy and Emma. Together with their friendly and helpful staff they take great pride in providing excellent customer service together with very competitive prices.

If beading is not for you they also stock a wide range of beautiful handmade jewellery - either ready to wear, or made to order.

They offer an ever-increasing range of jewellery making workshops, teaching professional techniques - and you get to take home a lovely piece of jewellery you have made yourself!

Prices for workshops start from just £7.50 - details of current projects can be found on their website.

They stock a wide range of beads and findings, and all kinds of jewellery making equipment including products from Beadalon, Swarovski, Toho and

If you are looking for jewellery for your wedding, or a piece to match a special outfit, the Norfolk Bead Shop is the place to go!

Other services include jewellery repairs, birthday parties (for age 8+), private workshops and hen parties.

Details of all the above can be found on their website www.norfolkbeadshop.com, or call into the shop at 28 Middleton Street, Wymondham, NR18 0AD. Tel 01953 601175.

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Savvy Savers Will Get A Better Deal Savvy savers who signed up to the ‘Norfolk Big Switch and Save’ could expect to knock around £111 a year off their bills it has been revealed.

The ‘Switch and Save’ scheme was launched in Dereham on 1st March and nearly 9,000 Norfolk households signed up by the 8th April closing date.

Householders were asked to submit details of their gas and electricity bills to enter a national auction and find out if another supplier could offer a better deal.

The Norfolk scheme was organised jointly by five local councils. William Nunn, Leader of Breckland, one of the five participating Norfolk Councils said: “This is great news and shows that when local authorities work together we can get a better deal for our residents.

We know that households are currently struggling to pay surging energy bills and have worked hard to promote this initiative. In Breckland, we leafleted every household, advertised in local papers and held sign-up sessions in

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all five market towns. This has really paid off and up to 2,600 Breckland households could benefit”.

On 9th April, figures from Norfolk and over 60 councils across the country were put forward to a national energy auction. With over 160,000 households signed up, energy companies were asked to offer their very best prices to win the bid.

Households who registered for the scheme could save on average £111, with the highest average saving being £139. Households will be contacted individually to let them know how much they could expect to save if they choose to switch to a new supplier. There is no obligation for households who signed up to the Switch and Save scheme, to switch to the selected supplier.

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Is Your Village The ‘Best In Breckland’?

With a national legacy of Olympic success, interest in sport has never been higher.

Now competition is coming down to a local level and villages can put their sporting skills to the test in the third Breckland Village Games.

Organised and funded by Active Norfolk with additional funding from Breckland Council, the Breckland Village Games will be held at Watton Sports Centre on 23 June. In the lead up to the day, Active Norfolk is running taster Village teams have until 14th May 2013 to workshops in some villages so residents can sign up for the challenge. With eleven sports try their hand and hone their skills at various on offer including five a side football, archery, different sports. The winning Breckland athletics, badminton, darts, short mat bowls village will go forward to take part in the and tennis, the Games are designed to offer Norfolk final at UEA Sportspark on 14 July something to suit every age and ability.

All Breckland villages are eligible to enter Lynda Turner, Breckland Council Executive teams under one of three size categories.

Member for Localism, Community and Towns may also enter either as large Environmental Services said: “The Breckland villages or as separate wards, depending on their size. Up to four small villages can join Village Games is a great day out for everyone. You don’t have to be a keen together to make a team. Participants must sportsperson - everyone is welcome to take be over eight years, but there is no part and I can guarantee you will have fun, upper age limit. no matter what your age, experience or ability. In fact, the winning teams in previous For more information about how to enter and to download an entry form, look on the years tend to be those who have got the whole community involved - from youngsters Active Norfolk website www.activenorfolk. org/villagegames or call 01603 731566. to great grandparents!”

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The Dressing Up Box Has over 3000 costumes in a wide range of themes and sizes, we also stock a large selection of wigs and accessories to complete your fancy dress outfit.

available to do alterations on customers clothing or soft furnishings.

Contact Sue for more information on 01953 454519

The shop has recently undergone a refit and now holds regular sewing classes for anyone wishing to learn to sew.

The skilled sewing team makes costumes as required and are

Donna Kissinger Managing Director Donna Kissinger purchased the company, formally trading as James Bains in August 2004 having lived and worked in Attleborough for many years prior. Donna started her career in Residential Estate Agency during the difficult marketing conditions in the early 1990’s. Coming from a corporate background she has the benefit of disciplined training. Having seen the property market go through extreme highs and lows has learnt to think outside the box when negotiating on behalf of her

clients. Donna has expanded the company and in July 2011 relocated the business to their current location in Exchange Street in the heart of Attleborough offering clients and staff a welcoming, comfortable and confidential environment.

Donna and her team have all lived in and around the town and between them have many years industry experience. We look forward to serving previous and new clients alike for many years to come.

Made to Measure Curtains and Blinds

By Sarah Southgate.

Established in 1998 and now based in Attleborough.

Individual, quality, hand or machine made.

Lined, interlined or blackout lined curtains and blinds. Any type of blind from a Roman to a London can be made to your personal requirements.

No job too small from a single blind to a whole house full of curtains and matching accessories.

I have sample books of fabrics from many suppliers including Blendworth, Clarke & Clarke, Hardy, Simpson and York. These can be viewed in your home.

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Tate Hairdressing And Beauty Salon We would like to thank all our customers, old and new, for their support in the success of our ever growing salon business.

Tate and Mel have some great spring offers for any new customers:• Gents Trims £5 • Child Trims £5 • T-Section Colour £25 • Perms £30 All other hair treatments are 10% off until the end of June!

Amanda is available on a Tuesday to offer a great range of massages including Sports, Swedish, Pregnancy,

Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Indian Head, Hot Stones, Seated Acupressure as well as the relaxing Hopi Ear Candling which includes a free mini facial! You will also get 25% off your first massage!

All treatments are available by appointment, so come and enjoy your treatment with any of us in our friendly modern salon – occasionally walk in appointments may be available from last minute cancellations! So pop in to ask at Tate’s Salon, Queens Square, Attleborough (Next to the London Tavern).

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If you are considering starting or expanding your own business in alternative beauty or holistic treatments, our treatment room is available to rent some days a week – to find out more call Tate.

Don’t hesitate to pop in and see us or call to book your appointment:-

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16 The pelican inn

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The Pelican Inn, Tacolneston ‘Norfolks Best Kept Secret’ The Pelican Inn, Tacolneston is a beautiful 16th c. ‘oldie worldie’ pub and restaurant, situated on the B1113 Norwich to Attleborough.

With its stone flag flooring, old oak beams and roaring log fire,

it can promise a cosy, warm and welcoming visit. The owners of this Freehold Esther Maginn and Bryn Tomlinson are really striving hard to make this diverse and challenging business work for them and for the local villagers.

Primarily, it is a traditional

pub, with an adjoining dining space, but has recently added an en-suite bed and breakfast and local real ale shop to their offerings.

“Our main ethos is to provide a complete experience, from the moment the customer enters the front door to the moment they leave.…

We aim to provide delicious freshly prepared food, with excellent yet unobtrusive service, in a personal, friendly and welcoming way”. With its recent worthy accolades and awards within the last six years, resulting in excellent reviews and its renowned word of mouth reputation, it’s a wonder how the tag line ‘Norfolks best kept secret’ remains appropriate.

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Newly open for lunch-times The Pelican inn, Tacolneston is looking forward to a fantastic summer, in their beautiful decked alfresco dining space, large garden and new Petangue terrain. “For Lunch, we are offering lots of tempting dishes from our new fixed price lunch specials, delious hot sandwiches and light bites, and British classics menu.”

The Pelican inn, is currently serving food 12-2pm Tuesday to Sunday, with a separate evening menu and tea-time specials from 5pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Sunday lunch-time is a time to enjoy a full English traditional roast lunch, with an abundance of fresh vegetables and all the trimmings.

Our customers have left these recent comments, why don’t you visit us and leave us yours………..

“Exceptional food and service we will come here again!”

Mrs Sharon Colyer (April 2013)

“A well thought out menu with unusual and successful combinations of ingredients” Mr.s Brenda Bingham- Hall (April 2013) “The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. The food variety and quality is excellent – all in all nothing to improve upon” Mr.s Gill Rice (April 2013) “This is such a beautiful, traditional Norfolk pub. We were welcomed with a cheery smile from the staff, wonderful atmosphere, and such attention to detail even the ‘ladies’ was impressive, the food was excellent” Trisha Parfitt (April 2013) “The journey from Norwich was very well worth it, as the food, atmosphere and service were exceptional. You would find it hard to compare” Mr. Melphick (April 2013)

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18 Homes & gardens

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Wymondham Garden Club Supreme Bathrooms Programme For 2013 And Kitchen Centre 20th May Paul Metcalf - Bees

19th August Peter & Rosemary Salt Rise & Fall of Costessey Hall

Are pleased to announce that as from Easter our new kitchen display area with ten full size kitchens along with over 30 new bathrooms displays we will be open.

16th September Ian Limmer Rambler Roses

This now means we can offer a supply only service where we can deliver all goods for your own installers or we can offer our own full design and fitting service where our very own experienced installers will take care of everything from plumbing,tiling,electrics and so on.

This service will includes a home visit where we will measure your bathroom or kitchen before discussing your requirements,which is then followed up by creating your own design on our CAD system before offering you a complete package price to carry out all work.

We even dispose of the old products and all rubbish before letting you sit back and enjoy your wonderful new Supreme bathroom or kitchen.

Wymondham Garden Club members meet on the third Monday of each month at 7.00pm in the Methodist Day Centre, Town Green, Wymondham. Annual membership fee: ÂŁ14 Visitors: ÂŁ2 per meeting. Tea & Coffee Complimentary.

This we feel will give our customers the opportunity to purchase a kitchen or bathroom through one established independent family local business based in Wymondham Norfolk, and only have one port of call with their order,which leaves us to project manage all trades and labour involved in each installation contract giving the customer total piece of mind.

For further information about the Wymondham Garden Club please contact Mrs Marion Beesley.

Tel: 01953 789427.

Head down to Supreme Bathrooms and Kitchens now to view our fantastic range where you can also book a free home survey if required.

17th June Quiz night 15th July Robin McDonald - Orchids

21st October AGM & Plant Auction 18th November Barry Gayton - Drought Tolerant Plants 9th December - Christmas Social

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Visit Us Now And Book Your Free Home Design Survey 10 Chestnut Dr. Wymondham Business Park (Nr. Fire Station) off Suton Lane, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9SB. Tel: 01953 600660 Visit: www.supremebathroomcentre.co.uk

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Garden Tips For May After such a long, cold winter the warmer, sunnier conditions bring life to everything in the garden.

Many plants from small herbaceous to larger shrubs and trees took a battering so assess good, poor or even dead items and plan replacements. It’s a good time to rethink how your garden should look.

Do you want a mass of colour or certain themes; shrubs, perennials, trees, features like a pond, pergola or a summer house?

With such a dilemma for our bee and butterfly populations, try to use plants that attract them.

Weeds such as nettles are good food sources for caterpillars, so create a “natural” area, with a small log pile for insects, bee houses or a hedgehog box.

Some early flowering roses will be in flower soon, including the beautiful useful shrub rose ‘Canary Bird’ with yellow single flowers, which can be planted towards the back of a border or trained as a wall plant and ‘Rosa Omeiensis Ptercantha’ - delicate fern like foliage, spectacular translucent thorns

and unusual single white flowers that only have four petals.

Prune shrubs that flower early such as Forsythia and Ribes.

Early flowering climbing roses include the semi-evergreen, thornless Banksiae Family, like ‘Rosa Banksiae Lutea’, which has small yellow double flowers, but they do require sheltered positions. ‘Mme.

To prevent diseases, a good programme of watering and feeding is essential, liquid feed with a fertiliser containing high potash or one of the maxicrop range. If you spray, alternate your chemicals so the diseases don’t build up. Keep up the slug and snail watch and for infestations of aphids and apply a treatment that is right for your situation.

Gregoire Staechelin’, pale pink flowers with a deep reverse, superb fragrance with flowers that hang down so you see the beauty of each bloom - fantastic draped over a pergola or arch.

Keep all newly planted roses well watered, train new shoots on climbers and ramblers horizontally with green jute string, flexi-tie or electricians cable ties, as this will provide the plants with more flowers.

Beds need to be regularly hoed to reduce weeds germinating and top soil open and friable. Apply a general fertilizer if not already done. Perennials grow quickly so install support where required.

Hoe or cultivate regularly and water in the evening when the sun is going down.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show is held on May 21st-25th. Why not visit this year and be inspired.

Simon White & Peter Chinnery of Peter Beales Roses.

If you haven’t yet, construct your hanging baskets and containers. Don’t just think bedding plants, containers can contain small shrubs, for short or long term display. Why not make them really work and use vegetables such as tumbling tomatoes, dwarf beans or strawberries? The lawn becomes a feature now, mow little and often, without the box on in dry weather.

In the vegetable garden make regular sowings of leafy salads and carrots so they crop all summer.

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20 HEALTH & WELLBEING

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Summer Hair Care Tips

Treating a Pain in the Neck.

The reality is that summer sun and humidity can damage your hair’s cuticle and result in dry, drab, split, brittle or frizzy hair and ends.

Neck pain is a common complaint which I see on a weekly basis, especially in those who work at a desk or drive for a living.

Often overlooked, it can be a serious problem for workers, leading to headaches, stress and referred symptoms including pain, tingling, numbness and weakness spreading into the arms and hands.

Whilst a regular massage can help to ease muscle tension and pain on a temporary basis, it is certainly not a cure.

So what should you do if your neck pain keeps returning?

If your pain is worst when sat in one position for lengthy periods, then chances are it is caused by your posture.

Poor posture day after day results in muscle imbalances which set this position as the ‘norm’.

The most common scenario is tight chest and posterior neck muscles, coupled with weak anterior neck and shoulder

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blade stabilising muscles. This results in a rounded, forward positioned shoulder joint and a neck which juts forwards, moving the weight of the head in front of the spine. This all leads to increased tension in the upper back and neck muscles as they tirelessly try to correct this faulty position.

The key behind treating this kind of neck pain is correcting the muscle imbalances and retraining the body to assume a good postural position.

Whilst massage alone feels good for a couple of days, add in a few simple exercises, a couple of postural cues and revise your desk set-up and the body begins to correct itself, leaving you able to carry out your job without a pain in the neck!

For more information, or to book an appointment, contact Heidi Mills at Mattishall Sports Injury Clinic on 07922923496 or visit www.sportsmassagedereham.co.uk

Summer may bring glorious visions of natural highlights and long windblown hair.

Consider these additional summer hair care tips: • If you normally use hot hair tools (blow dryers, hot irons, electric curlers) every day, try and give your hair a break during the summer months. Consider letting your air dry. Take a break from hot curling.

• Hair braided when wet will air dry into beautiful waves.

• For sun exposed or sun damaged tresses perform regular deep hair conditioning treatments utilizing fabulous hair repair products such as Phytokarite Intensive Treatment, Phytocitrus Mask or Rene Furterer After Sun Repair Mask.

• Jojoba oil applied to the ends of your strands will help soften them. Jojoba oil also works wonders on frizzy hair. Jojoba oil can also be utilized as a pre-shampoo

treatment or applied to dry strands for protection during the day.

• For extra conditioning treatment apply a deep conditioner to damp or dry tresses, wrap in plastic wrap or a shower cap just before bedtime. Allow the deep conditioner to soak into damaged hair sections overnight for extra repair and remoisturizing benefits.

• When you find yourself out in the sun, at the beach or at the pool without preplanning, reach for a hat to cover delicate strands. If a hat won’t do, great the next best thing which is the sunscreen.

• Slather a regular SPF product on your tresses making sure to concentrate the product onto your scalp as well as your tresses. Although not a perfect solution, it will help save your tresses from major sun damage.

• If you are wedded to your blow dryer, use a leave - in conditioner designed to protect your hair when blow drying.

22 ELDERLY

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Top Tips For Better Ageing From Age UK We know it’s not just about living longer it’s about living healthily and happily for longer. Follow our top tips for ageing better together.

Exercise You don’t have to join an exercise class or the gym – things like gardening, playing tennis or bowls, or going for a brisk walk can be just as effective.

Just make sure you check with your doctor if you have a condition or haven’t exercised in a while.

Eat a healthy diet Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables - aim for five portions a day. Too much salt increases your risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

Check food labels for the salt content, particularly in processed meats, savoury snacks, biscuits, bacon, soups and ready meals. Too much saturated fat raises cholesterol and increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Foods high in saturated fat include biscuits, cakes, pastries, sausages, meat pies, fatty meat and cheese.

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Don’t drink too much alcohol. Know how many units you are drinking, and speak to your GP if you find yourself regularly having a drink to help you cope.

Don’t smoke It’s never too late to feel the benefits of giving up smoking. Ask your GP or pharmacist about local one-to-one or group support and anti-smoking medication.

Engage socially with others Why not volunteer with Age UK? It doesn’t how much or little time you have – with more than 170 local Age UKs, as well as around 500 shops, you can get involved in your local community and meet new people. Age UK volunteers do everything from gardening and driving to visiting people living alone.

You could be serving customers and helping to dress the window in one of our shops. Or you could work behind the scenes sorting through donations

or helping with basic administration.

We also welcome book or antique enthusiasts in our shops to help price donations. With your help we can deliver more services to people in later life.

Have a positive attitude about ageing Research shows that older people who have a positive attitude to ageing, and who work with the changes it brings, tend to have better health and live longer than those who see only the negatives.

Devoting time to old friends and favourite hobbies is important - but remember to explore new interests too.

It’s easy to meet new friends, try new activities or share something you enjoy in your local area.

Age UK supports more than 85 Friendship Centres across England and works with a network of 600 independent forums of older people.

Get regular health checkups Speak to your GP if there is a family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis or glaucoma. This helps identify any problems before symptoms arise.

Don’t ignore invitations for a flu jab or cancer screening. NHS screening programmes for breast, bowel and cervical cancer are there to pick up problems at an early stage.

Protect your eyes Take advantage of free NHS sight tests if you’re eligible. Have your eyes checked every two years or annually if you are aged 70 or over.

Get sufficient good-quality sleep Getting a decent night’s sleep isn’t just about beating tiredness. Good-quality sleep has additional health benefits, such as reducing your risk of depression, lowering inflammation, helping stress and even improving your heart health.

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Manor Court Resource Centre Manor Court Resource 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.

For more infomation Call: 01953 889230 or email: daycentre@manorcourtcare.co.uk

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24 MOTORING REVIEW

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Subaru XV 2.0D SE Lux Premium

By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist, Follow Tim on Twitter: @carwriteups or visit www.carwriteups.co.uk.

THE DOWN-TO-EARTH Subaru XV unites city style with urban and off-road ability. It also has another ace up its sleeve - it’s the safest model in its class for child occupant protection.

Every XV is equipped with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a Boxer engine - ensuring an engaging and dependable drive in all conditions.

Despite a ground clearance of 220mm, the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) offers

a low centre of gravity, which aids its “on-road” grip, and helps it to achieve 0-62mph in 9.3 seconds.

The 2.0 diesel XV, on test here, is likely to be the best-selling model, offering class-leading fuel economy of 50.4mpg on the combined cycle, while emitting 146g/km of CO2.

The car comes fully loaded with a standard kit list sure to make many premium compact SUV makers feel embarrassed.

You can expect to find traction control, Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control (SVDC), front, side, curtain and knee airbags, 17-inch alloy wheels, daytime LED running lights and automatic air conditioning.

The flagship SE Lux Premium model also comes with cruise control, a rear-view camera, Bluetooth functionality and USB/iPod connectivity.

And if that’s not enough, a sunroof, Keyless Smart Entry, pushbutton start, leather seats and satellite navigation are thrown in too.

If SUVs do it for you, this could be one to consider. A couple of things let the Scooby down though: some cheap interior plastics and a heavy clutch, but it’s a realistic choice if you’re keen to keep your family safe.

Pricing for the XV range starts at £21,295 for the 1.6i S model and rises to £29,995 for the range-topping 2.0D SE Lux Premium.

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PROS • 4x4 traction • Safety • Lots of kit • Economical CONS • Interior plastics • Heavy clutch FAST FACTS • Max speed: 120 mph • 0-62 mph: 9.3 secs • Combined mpg: 50.4 • Engine: 1998 cc 16 valve 4 cylinder turbo diesel • Max. power (bhp): 145 at 3600 rpm • Max. torque (lb/ft): 258 at 1600-2400 rpm • Max. towing weight (braked) 1600 kg • CO2: 146 g/km • Price: £29,995 on the road

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