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Are You Going To Be Really Serious About Your Business During 2012?

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Computers & Web Help & Advice.

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A New Year A New You New Start To 2012.

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Your Local Vouchers Cut Out & Use Vouchers.

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Norfolk-Based Training Company Receives National Accreditation.

Peter Andre

Panto Lead Role.

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Schoolgirls Dream Comes True.

East Anglian Air Ambulance

TV Sensation Wins

Poultec Training Courses For 16-19 Year Olds.

Talk Advertising.

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A New Community Initiative

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Wymondham Distribution Centre Opens.

Breckland Flower And Garden Club Christmas Workshop News.

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Welcome to

WYMONDHAM The Green Dragon Justin and Dave.

Would like to say a big Thank you

They have regular customers returning frequently from afar.

To all their customers and friends for their continuing support last year and wish them all a Happy New Year.

They are currently planning this years events.

They have had a fantastic 2011, Christmas and New Year and hope to see you all soon.

Watch this space for when they will be having their Beer festival and music events.

Whether it’s just for a coffee, a drink or a meal they offer a welcoming atmosphere for all the family; children and dogs too.

The Green Dragon offers a traditional pub atmosphere with no Juke Box, Games Machines or Pool Tables just background music and local tales of their secret underground passage to the Abbey.

With their ever changing specials board you are guaranteed a wide range of homemade dishes to choose from.

Why not visit the Green Dragon on a Sunday to enjoy their Sunday lunch;

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Justin and David are happy to cater for large parties, anniversaries, weddings, wakes or any event you are organising with various buffet packages and a free

marquee on request; just give them a call to find out more. They can also offer a wedding photography opportunity

for your special day, maybe in the garden, by the open fire or just with this historical Inn as the backdrop.

Wymondham WEA The Wymondham Branch of the Workers’ Educational Association will be holding a course entitled Coastal Landscapes of East Anglia with tutor Chad Goodwin.

The 10 week course starts on January 12th 2012 at the Abbey Hall, Church Street, Wymondham. The sessions begin at 10.00am and last for one and a half

hours. No prior enrolment necessary.

All welcome and further details can be obtained from Margaret Johnson on 01953 606234.

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Norfolk-Based Training Company Receives National Accreditation Norfolk-based training provider, Britannia Safety & Training is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a coveted accreditation for asbestos awareness training, by the nationally recognised IATP (Independent Asbestos Training Providers).

IATP was formed to provide independent asbestos auditing for asbestos contractors and training providers, ensuring that they comply with the requirements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.

bespoke centre which would perfectly suit their training requirements and features a massive training warehouse with zones for specialist training, including a dedicated asbestos training area.

The qualification is nationally recognised by all major contractors and is another important step for Britannia Safety & Training as it confirms their status as the only dedicated training provider within 100 miles of Norwich able to offer their clients this nationally accredited asbestos training qualification.

Colin Wright, Managing Director of Britannia Safety & Training said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this national accreditation which means we are able to offer Asbestos Awareness and Category II training for unlicensed work. It is very much a part of our business plan to secure accreditations which will enhance our training delivery.

The accreditation follows a move earlier this year, which saw the company relocate to a purpose-built new training facility on the Wymondham Business Park, just outside Norwich.

Our recent move to our new premises will also aid us in realising this goal, as it features dedicated training zones for specialist training such as the asbestos awareness, as well as increase our course output, with three dedicated conference rooms for classroom-based learning.

The new facility was commissioned by Britannia Safety & Training to create a

We are now delivering three times more courses per month than we were last quarter and we look forward to continuing to increase this during 2012.”

This latest accreditation is another cause for celebration for Britannia, which was also awarded the status of Accredited Centre for the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health earlier this year, which has enabled them to add CIEH accredited First Aid and Food Safety training to their extensive open course calendar.

Emily Alger, Sales Co-ordinator, said: “We are thrilled to have been awarded these accreditations, as they allow us to offer nationally recognised and

accredited courses and increase our training output. Our move to new premises, with dedicated training zones and state-of-the-art touch-screen technology in our conference rooms, has further enhanced our services, so we can now boast that we are one of the most comprehensive training providers in East Anglia.”

For more information about Britannia Safety & Training or to find out more about the courses available, please contact Emily Alger, Sales Co-ordinator on 01953 606100 and to find out more about Health & Safety and asbestos, please visit the HSE website at http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/ hiddenkiller/index.htm.

Don’t forget to check out the Your Local Vouchers on Page 29

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WYMONDHAM News

Get Fit 4 Less

Beauty And The Beast

Get fit 4 less is a special promotion that is running from now at Fit Club Wymondham, up until the available places have been filled.

Old Buckenham Players present their annual pantomime In January with a classic retelling of the 18th Century fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast.

This is an exclusive deal that has been set up to offer the first 50 people to do it, a chance to have membership at the club for £25 per month for an entire year.

The promotion has been offered to current members to introduce a new member onto the deal and in return get the same deal for themselves.

We have now opened up the offer to non members so if you can get a relative, friend or colleague to join on the promotion at the same time that you join, then you will be able to receive that same offer. In a nutshell, if there are 2 of you joining at the same time you can both qualify for this exclusive deal.

This promotion entitles you to all the same privileges as any other membership and that includes free health screening, induction and on going programme design if required.

Membership also gives you access to all the classes we do which include spinning, aerobics, circuit training,

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kettlebells, legs bums & tums, and Thai boxing.

So if you want to get fit using our expert help, and do if for less, then please visit www.getfit4less.co.uk.

We don’t just specialise in getting people fit, we also address postural problems and physical issues.

If you think or know you need to improve your movement or posture or both, then we can put together rehabilitation programmes to help you function better.

This can also be done for less by visiting the same website or speaking to our staff for further details on 01953 606665.

The innocent Belle is held captive in the Beast’s castle after her father steals a rose from the Beast’s garden.

Her beastly sisters, Clementina and Nectarina, also gang up on her while the sassy serving wench, the gabby Gabrielle, (is she bovvered?), and cuddly Claude do their best to protect her. The action is overseen by the good fairy Rosella, and wicked witch Maleva aided

by some sprites and demons. With keyboards from the talented Tom Key and an energetic cast this promises to be another winning pantomime from the local award-winning, versatile group.

The show is on Thursday 19th, Friday 20th and Saturday 21st January at 7.30 pm, with a special Matinee on Saturday at 2.30 pm.

Tickets available at £6 or £4 for under 14s from Old Buckenham Stores, Nuts ‘n’ Bolts in Attleborough or call 01603 810373.

Salon FX Is expanding in the New Year.

Established since August 2004. The Salon offers a relaxed, friendly working environment and believes that good communication between stylist and client will create the right look every time. 2 X Chairs now available to rent. A flat rate

of £550 per month per chair. For more information contact Salon principle, Darren Wright, or pop in for a chat.

Salon FX Unit 1, Edenside Drive Attleborough. Telephone: 01953 451305 or 07713 3555294.

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Childrens Drama Classes Starting In January WANT TO ACT but tired of having to travel to the city?

No longer will budding actors in South Norfolk have to travel all the way to Norwich to enjoy the art of theatre and the thrill of the stage, as Slow Theatre Company opens its doors to thespians young and old at Wymondham High School.

Founded on an ethos of cooperation and team building, Slow Theatre combines laughter and fun with concentration and group work to help actors develop expert performance skills, confidence and self-esteem.

Slow Theatre teaches the techniques of stage craft and inspirer the exploration of the theatre world rather than focusing on celebrity status and fast-track fame.

Their trained and experienced directors are members of the National Association of Youth Theatres and Safer Norfolk, regulated by Norfolk County Council.

Weekly classes are open for children, youths and adults of all ages and levels as well as workshops and a holiday club during the school holidays from 2012.

out more about their classes. With competitive prices and reductions for families on low incomes, there really is no reason not to!

The Youth Performance Group (ages1318) will be performing in the prestigious National Theatre Connexions Festival by the National Theatre and spaces are now available for this group.

Waiting lists are now in place for the children’s & adult classes, visit the website to book now, www.slowtheatrecompany.co.uk.

This opportunity not only helps young actors to advance their acting skills but will also give them the chance to perform in London.

New to 2012! Looking for a different type of birthday party?

We now offer Children’s Birthday party workshops, all terms and conditions on the website.

So if you or your children like acting, and investigating different characters, or if you would like to gain confidence whilst having lots of fun then do get in touch with Slow Theatre and find

Half Term Holiday Club during the school holidays from 2012 more information on the website. Classes are held at Wymondham High School and are open to all.

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East Anglian Air Ambulance Talk Advertising The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is offering the chance for members of the public to get up close and personal with the fundraisers of this life-saving charity.

Talks and presentations are available to anyone who would like to hear how the EAAA operates and how East Anglia has benefitted from operating an air ambulance service. With Norfolk communities being wonderfully supportive towards the cause, the charity believes it is appropriate to inform the public of what we do.

Having recently celebrated ten years of operating HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) missions across East Anglia, the charity is going from strength to strength.

In the past five years alone, the capability of this service has grown to include the entire county of Bedfordshire, an increase from one to two operating aircraft serving the region, the ability to include doctors on every flight 365 days of the year, as well as the recent acquisition of more capable helicopters which allows medical personnel to be trained specifically for HEMS missions. The extra room in these newer helicopters also allows for a family member to travel with minors in the event of a medical emergency. From the middle of

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2012, the East Anglian Air Ambulance aims to be the first established air ambulance charity to be able to operate at night. This will vastly improve our service capability, especially in attending missions during the dark winter months.

It may be surprising to hear that these major developments have been achieved without any Government or National Lottery funding and that the EAAA are entirely funded by the generous people of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. It currently costs over £4.2 million per year to keep their vital service flying. This equates to every person in the four counties that the EAAA covers paying a little over a pound a year, to keep our essential service flying.

Despite these times of financial austerity, the public support received is overwhelming and unwavering.

However, with aviation costs rising and our wish to further expand the service we provide, the way we create awareness for our cause has never been more important.

This is why we are offering to visit businesses, organisations, schools, clubs or

any social groups that may be interested in having a speaker from the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

The talks are tailored to the many different audiences that we address, but they always remain informative and insightful.

For more information about talks and presentations from East Anglian Air Ambulance representatives, please call Olly Larkin, the Norwich and North Norfolk Deputy Fundraising Co-co-ordinator for the EAAA, on 01603 489406.

Happy New Year!

After all that hard work, shopping and stressing, Christmas is over.

January is not an exciting month in most people’s lives and here to brighten things up is .... your tax return. If you have received a notice to complete a return, but haven’t yet submitted this, remember that this year, HMRC are going to charge a fine of £100 initially whether you have any tax to pay or not if you submit your return after 31st January 2012.

In previous years if you didn’t owe any tax, no fine was due either but this year, HMRC have got tough. Here at Kerry Butcher Accountancy Services we want

to help you to avoid fines and to reduce your tax bill as much as we can. We really want to try and save you money so that you can save or splash out in the January sales instead.

We still offer that free initial consultation so call us on 01953 457173 or email Kerry@kerrybutcher.co.uk.

Maybe you can also see what other services we offer, we hope we can save you money and brighten up your January.

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Norfolk & Suffolk Power Flushing Any of these symptoms in my advert could indicate that your central heating system has problems from internal corrosion, rust, sludge and scale.

A power flush can restore circulation and efficiency to your central heating system by removing these products.

The process involves connecting a power flushing pump to the existing central heating pump valves, or across the tails of a radiator.

Specialist chemicals are then pumped around the heating system to loosen and mobilise the unwanted debris.

Each radiator is then individually flushed until clean and on completion, an inhibitor is added to prevent further corrosion. The whole process is carried out with minimal disturbance and disruption.

For more information or for a free no obligation quote, ring Paul on (01508) 532671 or 07879 414197.

Or alternatively go to www.suffolkpowerflushing.co.uk.

Supreme Bathrooms “Receive a special Christmas cracker throughout January” Supreme Bathrooms are offering our Dispatch readers the opportunity to get their VAT PAID on all orders throughout our Christmas and New Year sale which ends 31st Jan 2012.

So now’s never been a better time to order that all important new bathroom from Supreme Bathrooms or take advantage of our “full design and installation service” where our own installers will take care of everything from plumbing & tiling to electrics & plastering.

We will even fix all your accessories free of charge as well. How’s that for a festive feast of a saving!!!

We are most satisfied with the transformation of our bathroom and en-suite. Thank you very much for your prompt and personal sevice. We cannot praise Supreme enough.

Mr & Mrs Hawkins.

It is with great pleasure that we write to thank you following the fitment of our new bathroom. The finished result is beautiful with the quality of the furnishings and craftmanship in the fitting out being very apparent.

Mr & Mrs Randle.

Excellent service from start to finish, would highly recommend Supreme Bathrooms.

Mrs Carlton.

Please see below just a few of our satisfied customer comments from 2011: Mary & I are absolutely delighted with the 2 shower rooms which you installed for us.

They have completely transformed what were previously 2 ralatively small rooms.

Mr & Mrs Cook.

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WYMONDHAM News

Diss Bed Centre And Furniture Warehouse

J&S Homeworks

...Is a family owned business which has been established for over 36 years, based in Diss, Norfolk.

We see problems with damp, excessive condensation and general decay all the time.

Our new 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 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

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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.

There are many types of adverse weather conditions that have damaging effects on a property’s fascias and soffits.

The freezing snow and ice in these winter months can create cracks along the roof fascias which can cause the guttering and the fascia to come away from your house. The recent high winds could have loosened or blown down your Fascia or guttering system.

One of the most common problems with faulty guttering is that the fascia and soffit become damp and susceptible to black mold and mildew.

Not only is this a problem to your home, but a great number of health complaints can result as well.

Whenever you have problems with one of either your fascia, guttering or Soffit, there is usually a problem with all three as they go hand in hand - when one sustains damage, all three will need repairing and/or replacing at the same time.

At first the damage is likely to be seen on the exterior. However, if left un-repaired, the damage could become much more extensive resulting in structural damage as well as damage to the interior of the building and/or contents.

This is an ideal time to look for any signs of wind damage or winter frost damage that may need the repair or replacement of guttering, joining brackets or downpipes.

It can also be a good time to check the condition of fascia boards and soffits.

Call Jason of J & S Homeworks on 01953 451169 or 07747 847606 for a free no obligation quote.

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A New Community Artichoke Initiative For Wymondham Rotary Club

I cant believe that another year has passed. 2011 has gone in a flash.

Norwich Foodbank - Wymondham Distribution Centre opens.

The Wymondham Distribution Centre opened on Monday 12th December 2011.

The Distribution Centre is based at the premises of The Baptist Church, Queen Street (off Market Square) and is open each Monday from 2.15pm to 3.45pm with the exception of Bank holidays.

The aim of the Foodbank project is to provide emergency help and support to local people “in crisis” from resources made available by the local community.

For families with no financial safety net, a sudden crisis such as bereavement, benefit delay, redundancy, illness or an unexpected bill can result in the inability to feed a family. The provision of three days of emergency food and taking the time to listen and provide signposting to other resources and services available in the community, can help to prevent family breakdown, housing loss, crime and mental health problems. The Distribution

Centre will be open to issue emergency food boxes to individuals and families “in crisis” by means of a voucher system. It will also be able to receive donations of food - specified non perishable foodstuffs, from members of the public.

Appeals for donations of food will be made in the local area from time to time. Vouchers to enable access to this emergency help will be held by various local care professionals and agencies such as the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB).

In the Foodbank’s Norwich warehouse, food boxes are filled with items compiled by nutritional experts to provide sufficient food for 3 days. The promotion of the Wymondham Distribution Centre is being arranged by the Rotary Club of Wymondham and Carousel, in conjunction with the Fairland United Reformed Church and the Wymondham Baptist Church, together with local volunteers.

It started with disaster for Artichoke as the Hackford shop flooded just before Christmas so Andrea and I spent a very cold, depressed and wet January trying to rebuild our little business.

We have however had the most amazing support from all our lovely ladies and the rest of the year although frantically busy, has been a lot of fun.

We had some fantastic days at The Royal Norfolk Show and The Sandringham Flower Show, we have enjoyed hosting local charity events at Hackford and made lots of new friends in Norfolk and beyond…….so A BIG THANK YOU to all our customers for their support during the past year.

Looking ahead we have another very busy year planned for 2012.

Our Annual sale starts on the Tuesday 3rd January with both winter and summer stock available so pop in and bag a bargain especially if you have a cruise or mid winter break planned.

There are great bargains to be had

with prices as low as £10! We will also have in stock a selection of lovely bright spring stock to cheer us all up.... cosy long sleeve t shirts, floral blouses and stripy shirts, lovely warm sweatshirts and gilets as well as thick knits just in case....................

In February we will be celebrating our Hackford shop’s third birthday and hope you will join us in these celebrations.

If a group of 6 or more ladies book in advance to visit the shop during the month of February you will all receive a glass of fizz and a cup cake on arrival plus a discount on anything that you buy that day.

If you fancy doing something to cheer yourselves up on a dark February day come and shop til your drop!

Please call Andrea on 01953 851458 to make your booking.

We hope to see you very soon Sarah, Andrea and the rest of The Artichoke Team x.

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Peter Andre Makes Wymondham Central Hall ‘Child Of Courage’ Ellie’s Dream Come True Forthcoming Events.

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National pop star and Jungle celebrity Peter Andre made a Norfolk schoolgirl’s dream come true.

Left to right: Peter Andre, Ellie, Nick and Elaine Loades.

Show organisers Unisoft Systems arranged for courageous 14 year old Ellie Loades from Colkirk to be introduced to her idol backstage, after attending his concert at the Norfolk Showground on 10th September.

Ellie said: “It was really amazing to meet him – he’s my idol. In ‘Peter Andre; My Life’ he is really nice and down to earth and he’s just the same in real life”.

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Earlier this year the plucky youngster, who attends Fakenham High School, was a

runner-up in the Pride in Breckland Awards ‘Child of Courage’ category. Despite suffering from cystic fibrosis, Ellie is a regular at her local drama groups, taking part in productions as well as helping out with scenery, costumes and props. At the Awards Ceremony, all Child of Courage nominees were presented with a gift; Ellie’s was a signed photo of her hero, Peter Andre, and this currently takes pride of place on display in her bedroom.

Her father, Nick was declared the overall winner on the night in recognition of the selfless care he provides for both his daughter and his wife, who has multiple sclerosis and is wheelchair bound.

Ellie will be able to re-live her special evening, as cameras were rolling throughout the evening for the ITV2 hit reality series ‘Peter Andre; My Life’.

Wymondham Young Farmers Presents Jack And The Beanstalk Produced

by Fiona and Solly Mansfield In Support of Big C. At Wymondham Central Hall, 7:30pm every evening.

Tickets: £5.00 - available form: Sue 01603 759545 Or Geo R Reeve, Wymondham.

January 28th - Burns Night and Ceilidh This event is being organised jointly by Wymondham Rotary Club and the Yare Valley CAB.

the meal. Cost will be £20 per ticket and includes traditional Burn’s Night food of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties. More details to follow including where the tickets can be purchased.

March 22nd - 25th The 42nd Artex This is an opportunity for local artists to exhibit and sell their work at this exhibition which is now in its 42nd year.

There is an entry fee for each piece of artwork and the Club charges a commission on sales. Letters with application forms and details will be sent out in early December with the last date for postal entries being February 9th and March 1st for on-line entries.

There will be a ceremony to address the haggis before the meal at 7pm.

There will be a ticket only preview evening on Thursday March 22nd and then Artex will be open to the public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as usual.

Dancing to the Happy Feet Ceilidh Band - the same band that was at last year’s Ceilidh - complete with a caller, after

Proceeds will be divided between East Anglian Air Ambulance and MacMillan Cancer Care.

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Award Winning Hearing Care Comes To Norfolk!

Suffolk born, multi-award winning hearing care company, The Hearing Care Centre, is proud to announce that it is to open a series of new local practices here in Norfolk.

Customer Service’, an accolade of which the company is very proud of.

A brand new partnership with wellknown, local, family run optical group, Cecil Amey, has enabled the company to open in 4 of its stores in Attleborough, Dereham, Harleston and Wymondham.

This takes The Hearing Care Centre’s number of centres to 18, spread across both Norfolk and Suffolk.

The Ipswich based company, established in 1998, by audiologist and entrepreneur Karen Finch, offers private hearing care in the local community, with the emphasis being on unrivalled excellence in customer service and aftercare.

At both the 2010 and 2011, Anglian Business Awards, The Hearing Care Centre took home the award for ‘Best

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Hearing assessments and the fitting of digital hearing instruments are the core business, but The Hearing Care Centre also offers other services including industrial audiological screening, custom made earplugs, repairs, batteries, accessories and tinnitus management.

This will be the first time The Hearing Care Centre has opened centres in Norfolk, although Karen Finch says that there has been a demand for a while: “We have been asked numerous times by patients, when are you going to be opening a centre nearer to my home in Norfolk? I am thrilled to announce that we have listened to the requests and made it happen.”

Cecil Amey Opticians was established in Norwich in 1924, and since then the company has gone from strength to strength. In each of its practices, there are a team of professionals dedicated to helping people improve their vision.

Karen Finch said “We’re all really excited about the expansion into Norfolk. I think it’s a real testament to our patient care that despite the economic climate, we have seen opportunities for expansion”.

“There is a real synergy between ourselves and Cecil Amey. We are both expanding, successful family run companies who operate in an ethical and holistic manner.”

Official Launch Event: Free Hearing Tests although the new hearing centres will be open from January, they will be officially opened in early February.

There will be a special celebratory Open Day held at each of the branches during this week, where the local public will have a chance to book a FREE hearing test, have any existing hearing aids cleaned and checked, and also receive free professional advice on any hearing related matters.

The Open Days are strictly by appointment only.

Monday 6th February 2012 (9am-5pm) Cecil Amey Opticians, 8 Market Street, WYMONDHAM. Tuesday 7th February 2012 (9am-5pm) Cecil Amey Opticians, 3 Church Street, DEREHAM. Wednesday 8th February 2012 (9am-5pm) Cecil Amey Opticians, 11 Church Street, ATTLEBOROUGH. Thursday 9th February 2012 (9am-5pm) Cecil Amey Opticians, 33b The Thoroughfare, HARLESTON. To book your appointment please call The Hearing Care Centre on Freephone 0800 096 2637 or visit their website: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk.

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WATTON

Gina Petshop Pet food in Norfolk can be purchased from an expert here at Gina’s Pet Shop.

When you are looking for a pet shop that can offer expertise and care as well as the knowledge that comes from owning and breeding animals please look no further.

I run an established pet shop which aims to cater for all of your pet requirements.

your animals are safe and happy. If you would like to take advantage of the claw and teeth clipping service I offer as well as of the stock of wild bird feed and products I have please get in touch.

I have a wide range of stock available and am always on hand with advice and expertise regarding keeping your animals happy, healthy and amused. I am also a breeder of quality rabbits and guinea pigs (whose parents can be seen) and invite you to take one of these adorable animals home with you to become a well loved member of your family.

I offer FREE advice to all owners and prospective owners of small pets in Watton, Norfolk. My personal service and quality advice have earned me an excellent reputation in the local area as the latest owner of this long established pet shop. I have been the owner for nearly ten years and the shop is open 6 days per week (closed Sundays) for your continued convenience.

As a member of the Pet Care Trust I can offer confident care and as such I also offer a small animal boarding service allowing you to feel secure while you are away that

So if you are looking for quality breed rabbits and guinea pigs or for pet supplies please get in touch on 01953 883 920.

Breckland Flower And Garden Club Members and guests gathered in December for their Christmas workshop.

Sisal, twigs, leaves, roses, cones etc soon became lovely table decorations under Joy’s instructions.

A wonderful selection of sandwiches and cakes were then enjoyed together with a well-earned cuppa!!

Alison Walker won the Novice Trophy and Margaret Smith the Advanced Trophy in the flower arranging competition entitled ‘The Christmas Story’ and Sally Westrup’s

seasonal foliage won the table show.

January’s meeting takes place on Thursday 12th 2012 when ‘The Girls’ demonstrate from ‘What’s in the Box’.

The competition title is ‘Winter Box of Delights’ and the table show is for any type of houseplant from your home.

Further details from Pat tel: 01953 457305 or Sally tel: 01953 788712.

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dereham Stage And TV Sensation Wins Panto Lead Role Sleeping Beauty.

One of Britain’s most versatile actresses is taking on the lead role in this year’s Norwich Theatre Royal panto after wowing audiences on a previous visit to the city. Hayley Tamaddon will play Sleeping Beauty in the seasonal spectacular which runs from December 14, 2011, to January 15, 2012.

She was last seen on the Norwich Theatre Royal stage in Spamalot in autumn 2010 winning rave reviews for her performance and stunning singing voice - and also describing the city as one of her favourite venues on the tour.

Now she is heading back to star in Norwich’s annual festive spectacular opposite an all-star cast including Kevin Sacre (Jake Dean in Hollyoaks) and evergreen actress Helen Fraser (best

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known as ‘Bodybag’ Sylvia Hollamby in Bad Girls). Hayley first shot to fame playing the role of feisty Northern lass Delilah Dingle on ITV’s soap hit Emmerdale where her character was involved in a host of love, comedy and tragedy storylines.

This then led to her enthralling weekly audiences of over 10 million people on Dancing On Ice eventually winning the hit TV show capturing over 80 per cent of the viewers vote - and also starring in the touring spin-off which saw her perform in front of large audiences in arenas across the country.

But these two TV shows were just a small part of her versatile career as she appeared in a number of other small screen roles in a wide range of

programmes including Waterloo Road, Shameless, The Royal and Where The Heart Is. Hayley is also a distinguished stage performer and, as well as her acclaimed performance in Spamalot, she has appeared in a wide range of other theatrical hits including The Rocky Horror Show, Mamma Mia, Boogie Nights, Grease, Fame and A Chorus Line.

She has also starred in several pantomimes and her incredible vocal range was showcased in a major concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Hayley is the latest top performer to join the cast of this year’s pantomime which is sponsored by Almary Green and is once again being written and directed by the city’s favourite Dame, Richard Gauntlett, who will also be donning a wide range of frocks when he co-stars in this year’s

festive production. John Bultitude, of Norwich Theatre Royal, said: “Hayley is going to bring an added dash of style and star quality to this year’s production.

Her extensive on-stage experience and stunning voice will help to make Sleeping Beauty a key part of everyone’s Christmas calendar.”

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Hood Vores & Allwood Solicitors

Passionate About Training & People

Offer fixed fees for family law services.

As training specialists, it is essential that we provide a range of learning opportunities that meet the needs of employers and learners.

We at Hood Vores & Allwood recognise that Separation and Divorce can be a painful and unsettling time for you and your children, both emotionally and financially. Many individuals are familiar with the Legal Aid, but are unaware that the legal costs incurred under this scheme are often repayable by you upon conclusion of your case, plus interest currently at 8%.

an affordable service without comprising your best interests.

We offer fixed fees for the following service areas: • Divorce proceedings • ����������������������� Cohabitation agreements • ��������������������� Separation agreements

There is no way of knowing accurately how much these charges might be.

We recognise that this gives cause for uncertainty. Hood Vores & Allwood understands that having to repay your legal costs from your divorce settlement can restrict your planning for the future and impact on your financial position after divorce. Family law work can be unpredictable in terms of legal costs, which is why, where possible, we have devised a range of Fixed Fee Services for certain areas of our work. Our Specialist Family Law Team is committed to helping you through this difficult time by offering

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Key to achieving this is ensuring that we are flexible and responsive, to maximise participation, without compromising quality. At Poultec we guarantee fairness, equality and the safety of our learners in all our activities.

food preparation (meat, fish, desserts, nutrition) but also food safety, customer service, interview skills and the opportunity to do work experience in a hospitality environment. The courses are fully funded (free) and assistance with travel may be possible.

The high calibre of our team and the excellent resources we have developed at South Green Park have enabled us to build a reputation for quality and reliability, both regionally and nationally.

This reputation enables us to access funding for many of our courses and has led to us becoming a National Skills Academy Champion, Centre of Vocational Excellence and gaining the Training Quality Standard.

Telephone on: 08453724240 Or email: enquiries@hoodvoreslaw.co.uk Or visit our website: www.hoodvoreslaw.co.uk.

Our Hospitality & Catering NVQ courses for unemployed 16 -19 years lead to a recognised qualification, taught in a fully equipped training kitchen with 8 individual work stations. The course includes not only cookery skills and

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Are You Going To Be Really Serious About Your Business During 2012?

We all know 2012 is going to be a tough year. The economy is on its knees, we are on the brink of a ‘Double Dip’ recession and both the Government and the Bank of England are warning us it’s going to get worse before it gets better.

If we, the local business owners, carry on doing what we have previously done, we will carry on getting what we have previously got!

If however, we are serious about building our businesses, we need to let local residents, customers, clients etc know what we do, what we offer and how we can help them, so their business comes to us!

It’s true what they say ‘The Business that doesn’t promote itself is an invisible business’.

At Dispatch we have all the tools required to really promote your business, to shout about what you do, what you offer, where you are and why you are the best. We make sure that you’re not invisible, and we use our magazines, the internet, social media and networking to do this for you.

To help kick start 2012 we have several special offers and promotional packages to ensure you get the New Year off to a flying start; Three adverts for the price of two. Take one advert and get the second one half price. Advertise in the magazines and we will add you into the online Business Directory completely free of charge, are just a few ways in which we can help you.

We don’t just sell you an advert in a magazine and hope that works. We do promote your business to our 152,000 readers, via our 58,000 magazines, which are delivered Free of Charge every month. Via our online business directory that receives over 100,000 hits every month. Via our own website, which drives traffic to your site. Via Twitter and Facebook where we have a massive following, and face to face Networking which really does work!

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When it comes to Websites, Spider Solutions Web Development has a wealth of experience.

Your website is so powerful; it should be working like a team of Sales People, who are out selling your business 24/7, 365, across the World if necessary.

Do you have a website?

Do you need a Website?

Do you need your current site updating?

Do you know how many people visit your site each day?

Do you know which pages are being viewed and which aren’t?

When did you last update your site?

Is your website being found on Google through the correct search terms?

I bet if you have sales people working for you, you would want to know where they are, what they are doing and how much business they are bringing in each month.

Yet when it comes to websites, most business owners have no idea how the site is working for them and they invest very little time or money making sure it is working to its full potential.

Did you know that in 2011 the smartphone usage grew by 70% to more than 11 million smarthphone users in the UK.

Research has also shown that users of smartphones visit websites twice as often as PC users.

Does your website work correctly on a smartphone?

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COMPUTERS & THE WEB Thinking Of Buying A Laptop.... ....with your Christmas Money? Is your computer Mis-behaving?

Well we can help!

Backups - Are often forgotten, but when your computer crashes it’s no laughing matter. Every year we see hundreds of people that have lost their work, photos, music etc and without spending a small fortune it’s gone for good.

New & Recon units - Each branch of Anglia Computer Solutions has just received new stock of all types of new and reconditioned PC’s. 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 For as little as £10 we can setup a backup from £299! Desktops through all price ranges. system which will ensure you never lose all the hard work you have created. Just pop Speed up \ Upgrades - Have you already got into one of our branches and have a chat, a PC? is it running a bit slow or not quite up to we will soon determine how much data spec for what you need? Well bring it into us. you need to backup and provide the best We will go through the unit, clear out anything solution for you. that isn’t required, remove any viruses and give it a general speed boost. If you need For all your home and business something a bit extra ask for a RAM upgrade, computer needs call Anglia Computer this should have you typing away in no time.

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A New year, A new you...

Graham Knights

Set New Goals For 2012

How are your feet?

After the indulgence of Christmas dinner it’s time to set some goals to get fit for 2012.

Are your nails thick and difficult to cut? Do you have hard skin which makes walking uncomfortable? Do you simply have difficulty getting down to your feet? The solution?

Graham Knights MCFHP MAFHP provides a visiting foot care service with treatments carried out in the comfort of your own home.

He attends to all common conditions, from routine nail care and skin disorders to those people who simply enjoy keeping their feet in good condition. Appointments last 30 minutes, and begin with a vascular and neurological assessment of the feet. This is followed by any necessary treatments, ending with a soothing foot massage using quality creams. Graham is keen to promote good foot health and offers advice on such things as over the counter products and footwear so that client’s can care for their feet between appointments. He has a particular interest in treating diabetes

sufferers as the condition can lead to complications in the feet, making regular check-ups and preventative care extremely important. Graham also offers Traditional Thai Foot Massage. This is a deeply relaxing treatment to the feet and lower legs which is particularly effective if you suffer from pains in your feet or you have poor circulation. A Thai massage session lasts 30 minutes.

Graham’s fees are extremely competitive and he places great emphasis on good customer service. He has a caring and compassionate approach, particularly towards older clients and believes that foot treatment should be a pleasant, enjoyable experience. If you would like to make an appointment and discuss your personal foot care needs or would like to know more about the treatments offered, Graham can be contacted on 01508 530016.

Hingham-based personal trainer Darryl Britton provides some top tips to set you on the right track to a new you.

“Fitness is all about setting sensible goals,” says Darryl.

“You need to honestly evaluate what physical exercise you do now, what you can commit to and what you want to achieve, which is where a Personal Trainer comes in.”

hard to set achievable goals, which is vital to help you feel like you’re getting somewhere. A free fitness assessment sets you on the right track and then an individually designed programme will help you reach your goals.

For many people fitness plans fail when they are left to flounder alone in the gym, but with an individual approach and exercises that adjust to suit your requirements, you’ll have a much better chance of losing the festive flab.”

Darryl is a qualified Personal Trainer who will help you assess your fitness and set goals to reach your target weight - and your first assessment is free!

“Many people aren’t very honest about their current activity levels and it can be

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A New year, A new you...

Slimming World Our Amazing Year!

As the Team Developer for South Norfolk I have been overwhelmed at the immense success of my incredible inspirational and motivational Consultants.

In October my team expanded to include three further ladies from Norwich making the total number of Groups 24 and Consultants 14.

We have successfully achieved ‘Top Team’ three times in 2011 and that’s in the whole of East Anglia so I am sure you can imagine how proud I am as we move forward into 2012.

Here is a brief resume of some of our successes:

Group taking our ‘Body Magic’ activity to a new level attending the gym, line dancing & aqua-aerobics three times per week now she is at Target!

• A ‘born again cyclist’ from Jo’s Pulham Group losing three stones in 35 weeks & cycling 215 miles for charity!

• We have opened two groups locally in Hingham & East Harling!

• Wendy & her members at the Rickinghall Group launched just a year ago have lost more than one tonne!

• We have expanded our membership in Pulham, Harleston, Cringleford & Taverham with four very dedicated New Consultants!

• ‘Miss Slinky’ winner (a happy healthy sixty-something) from Jane’s Eye

• And.... our existing Consultants have not rested on their laurels either - total

membership increased 15.7% year on year giving us top spot throughout the region!

So, if you are reading this and thinking “I’d like to be a part of that!” why not give me a call. We are still looking

For more information ring Karen Gaul, on 01379 677119 / 07590 560 953 or by email: karengaul@talktalk.net.

Post-Natal Clinical Pilates We think of Pilates as a relatively new form of exercise; however it has been used for many years.

In 1914 a gentleman called Joseph Pilates developed an exercise regime for fellow soldiers who had become ill or injured and these exercises continued to develop until Pilates’ death.

Today Physiotherapy is rapidly proving the importance of muscle balance and evidence in the nineties shows that imbalances and injuries of the lumbar spine and peripheral joints can be helped with Pilate’s exercises.

Amongst Physiotherapists Pilates is now used not only as a form of treatment but also as an assessment tool, looking at where imbalances occur and treating them with specific exercises. Emma is qualified in ‘Modified Pilates’, which is a safe form of Pilates for anyone with a musculoskeletal condition or injury.

Postnatal Pilates can be extremely

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for Consultants, in the Norwich area especially and IT COULD BE YOU!

beneficial; it increases energy levels and improves stability and strength to aid the return of the woman’s pre-pregnancy body type.

It is a gentle form of exercise which can be built around the new Mum’s lifestyle to increase exercise tolerance. The breathing involved in Pilates helps to relieve the tension and stress of life with a new baby.

A Pilate’s session with a qualified Physiotherapist can allow Mum a well deserved break! Emma is trained in Modified Pilates, she will take history and do a Physiotherapy assessment in your own home so that she is aware of your individual needs and can then go on to create a tailored Pilates programme postnatally. The best bit is, there is no need to find a babysitter!

CARING FOR THE ELDERLY Able Community Care

NBR Scooter Brokers

Has been providing live-in care services throughout mainland UK and the Channel Islands since 1980.

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

Our clients, who range in age from their early twenties to centenarians, have all chosen to remain living in their own home rather than moving into a residential care home.

• My family wanted me to stay in my own home, but they were worried about me on my own in case I fell. Having live-in care in my home eliminates their worries.

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

When we ask our clients why they have chosen to have a live-in care package rather than move into a home where they could also have 24 hour care, we receive comments such as:

• I look forward to the same carers returning to me on a regular basis.

My carers shop for the foods I like and cook them well for me.

• I can have independence in my own home. I can be spontaneous, if the sun is shining and I fancy being pushed round the park I can go.

• Having 1:1 care means that no day is the same. When I was more able I could choose how to spend my days. Having live-in care means I can still do that.

Able Community Care has provided just under fifty million hours of care and we have been able to help thousands of people and their families.

If you would like our information pack or want to find out more about our care provision, please give us a call on 01603 764567 or visit www.uk-care.com.

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.

• 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.

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

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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY From The Field To The Freezer How Wiltshire Farm Foods’ carefully prepared frozen meals are helping people stay independent.

For those who’ve worked hard all their lives, maintaining independence is particularly important - especially when it comes to mealtimes.

Wiltshire Farm Foods is one company that’s keen to help those who can’t get out and about as much, so they can eat well and look after themselves.

Established for more than 20 years, Wiltshire Farm Foods creates and delivers a delicious range of frozen meals that can be cooked in minutes.

From the field, to the freezer, every detail is considered in order to offer nutrition, value, flavour and awardwinning personal service. Ingredients are selected from carefully approved suppliers and are then prepared by a

team of nutritionists and award-winning chefs in their Wiltshire kitchens.

Most dishes take 8-12 minutes in the microwave or 35 minutes in the oven.

Once cooked, the meals are placed into handy trays that fit easily into the freezer, then frozen almost immediately to lock in the freshness.

As they are cooked in their trays, there is no preparation, no pots and pans, just delicious meals that you can enjoy in your own time.

Convenience is a key part of the Wiltshire Farm Foods offering. All meals can be ordered over the phone or online.

Maintaining independence has never been easier.

They’re then delivered by a friendly, local delivery driver, who is always happy to put meals away in the freezer if preferred.

With the freezer stocked up, you know that a hot meal is only ever a few minutes away.

For more information about Wiltshire Farm Foods in Norfolk and North Suffolk, you can call 01362 699049 or visit www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com for a free brochure.

Recently, national treasure Ronnie Corbett joined Wiltshire Farm Foods for a TV and magazine campaign promoting the delicious meals - and the independence they bring.

The TV adverts also feature Edith and Eric, who talk to Ronnie about the benefits of the service. If you’ve not seen them yet, keep a look out.

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

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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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Nutrition For Generally Fit And Healthy Older Adults Eating well and being active will help you stay fit and healthy.

Activity

Fibre

Research shows that remaining active can help to maintain both mental and physical health. Keeping up the activities you enjoy doing will help to maintain physical fitness and preserve muscle tissue.

Older people can suffer from constipation and bowel problems mainly due to a reduced gut motility and inactivity. To relieve this, try eating high-fibre cereal foods, fruit and vegetables. Raw bran and excessive amounts of very high-fibre foods are not the answer, though; they’re too bulky and may interfere with the absorption of certain nutrients. To help the gut work properly, it’s also important to drink plenty of fluid, approximately eight medium glasses a day.

Preserving your strength will help to maintain your independence. Remember, activity doesn’t necessarily mean joining an exercise class. Gardening, walking to the shops and housework can all count as types of activity too.

use of certain drugs - together with a poor dietary intake - may be causal factors.

Make sure your iron intake is sufficient by eating red meat and foods from non-meat sources (such as fortified cereals, dried fruit, pulses and green leafy vegetables) every day.

Absorption of iron from a meal containing non-meat sources is maximised by consuming foods rich in vitamin C at the same time (such as a glass of fruit juice, fresh fruit or vegetables).

Zinc

Energy

Fluid

Energy requirements can decline with age, particularly if physical activity is limited, but the need for protein, vitamins and minerals remains the same. It’s vital that food choices are nutritionally dense, which means you still need to eat a variety of foods to get all the vitamins and minerals you need, but with fewer calories. If you’re overweight or obese, it’s even more important to be calorie conscious.

Dehydration can make people feel drowsy or confused, it’s important to drink, even if this means extra trips to the toilet.

Fat Advice to restrict fat intake, particularly cutting saturated fat to improve heart health, remains true for older people who are fit and well. A dietary survey of older people showed most eat too much saturated fat.

Above the age of 75, fat restriction is less likely to be beneficial, and isn’t appropriate if the person is frail, has suffered weight loss or has a very small appetite.

In fact, in these situations additional fat may be used to increase the calories in meals and snacks to aid weight gain.

The risk of dehydration can be higher in older people because their kidneys don’t function as efficiently as those of younger people. Older people are also not as sensitive to the feeling of thirst. Fluid intake doesn’t just mean water - it can also include such drinks as tea, coffee, fruit juice and squash.

Zinc is needed for a healthy immune system and to support the healing of wounds including pressure ulcers. Rich sources include meat, pulses, wholemeal bread and shellfish.

Calcium and vitamin D Adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D may help to slow the rate of calcium loss from bones, which starts at the age of 30 and accelerates considerably in later years. Calcium-rich foods (milk and dairy

foods) should be eaten every day.

Vitamin D comes mostly from exposing skin to sunlight, although some foods such as oily fish and fortified spreads and breakfast cereals contain vitamin D. As you get older it’s advisable to take a vitamin D supplement, as your body isn’t able to get enough from the diet and British weather alone.

Vitamin C Older people may have low vitamin C intakes if not consuming enough fruit and vegetables. This may be because crisp fruit and vegetables are often avoided if their teeth are in poor condition or if they have badly fitting dentures.

Regular check-ups with the dentist can help to ensure that teeth remain healthy, enabling older people to continue to enjoy a variety of foods that will help maintain overall health.

Sugar Generally fit and healthy older people should limit foods and drinks that are rich in sugar, as it can impair dental health and contribute to weight gain when energy intake is too high. But for people who have a poor appetite, or who have lost weight, sugar-rich foods can be a useful source of calories.

Iron Anaemia is common in older adults. Poor absorption of iron, due to changes in the gastrointestinal tract, blood loss and the

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