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New Display At Heritage Museum
Attleborough Sainsbury’s
On show at the Wymondham Heritage Museum is a specially created display telling the story of the Kett Rebellion of 1549.
The presentation took place outside their Charity Shop in Wymondham, along with shop volunteers Jutta and Ken Mckenzie Smith. The cheque was presented by Karen Watts, Store Manager and colleagues Linda Lemon and Chris Smith, all three of which participated in a sponsored walk from Knettishall Heath to Cromer with other colleagues from the store earlier this year.
The display takes the form of 19 panels and one quilt, each panel recording an event from the rebellion starting with the protest in Wymondham to the Battle of Dussindale and the execution of Robert and William Kett.
The museum is open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 4pm.
The panels were created by a number of groups from the area using a wide range of arts and craft skills ranging from embroidery, collage, modelling to 21st century technology. Tutors from South Norfolk Adult Education were involved and the humour, imagination and skill has to be seen. Find the “Rude Boy”, see the “Swinging Doves!”
If you just want to see the Kett Display arrive after 3pm and entry is £1.00.
It is intended that the display will be available to other groups and organisation to borrow, therefore you need to visit the museum to see how you might be able to use the display for any event based on the Kett Rebellion or how different skills can be used to tell a story.
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Normal entry prices are: Adults £4.00, Concessions £3.00 Children (5 to 16) £1.00, 2 adults + 2 children £8.00.
Group visits, with guided tours are available; times are very flexible, e.g. evening and Sunday visits are possible. With a Tearoom and shop, why not spend some time visiting this local volunteer run museum that not only tells the Kett story but tells the history of this fine market town. Telephone (during open hours) 01953 600205 Website: www.wymondhamheritagemuseum.co.uk
...helped boost funds for the Wymondham based charity StarThrowers by presenting a cheque for £2500.00 to Steven Ho the charities Manager.
The walk helped raise £1000.00 of the years total by colleague sponsorship across the store and from family and friends. The rest of the money was raised from the sale of StarThrowers merchandise in the store, trolley raffles and kind donations from customers and colleagues. The money will continue to fund
the complementary services offered at the care centre. Throughout the year grocery donations of tea & coffee have also been sent to the charity for use at various coffee mornings by the store and many staff have baked cakes for events such as their recent strawberry tea afternoon to help raise money at the centre. Sainsbury’s would like to thank all customers and colleagues for their support during 2012/2013. The Attleborough branch has chosen Attleborough First Responders as the next great cause they will be getting behind this year and will support the charity throughout the year up until June 2014.
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Bears Extend Paw Of Comfort To Bereaved Children Two Hundred Extra Special Teddy Bears have arrived in the County - and are now on standby to comfort bereaved children. The memory bears have been bought by Rosedale Funeral Home, which has branches throughout South Norfolk and North Suffolk, to provide extra support to youngsters who have lost a loved one. Rosedale’s Anne Beckett-Allen, a trustee of Norfolk’s child bereavement charity Nelson’s Journey, said that each bear had a secret zipped compartment, where children could tuck away a memento or small keepsake to remind them of the person who had died. “Children can sometimes get overlooked at a time of bereavement and we feel it’s important that they are supported through their grief and helped to understand what’s happened. Last year we bought a few dozen bears and the feedback was so
incredible that we felt we needed to order more,” said Anne Beckett-Allen. Anne Beckett-Allen said that as a family-run business they were committed to doing as much as possible to support bereaved children and their families.
been stillborn,” added Anna Sweeting, Director of Pregnancy Choices Norfolk. An award-winning business, Rosedale Funeral Home has received national recognition for its caring ethos and
community involvement. Established in Diss nine years ago, it has branches in Beccles, Bungay, Wymondham, Attleborough and Halesworth. www.rosedalefuneralhome.co.uk
“We know only too well the heartbreak children often experience when someone close to them dies and we hope that these bears will help ease their pain.” And adults are benefiting too. Among the recipients of the first bears were local parents who had lost babies. “The bears have been of great comfort to those who have miscarried or whose babies have
Anne and Simon Beckett-Allen of Rosedale Funeral Home with their special delivery of memory bears.
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Wymondham Interiors (Formerly Wymondham Warehouse). Is run by husband and wife team ANGELA AND SIMON, who between them have a wealth of experience in the retail industry, moving up from the South coast last year, they aimed to retire,but decided they were both too young and needed a challenge. The business set up is a familiar one to many of you who knew the shop before,only now it is a cornucopia of delights all under one roof,ranging from furniture old and new,to vintage china,interesting items by the dozen,collectables,also on board are the CRAFTY LADIES OF WYMONDHAM, a local craft group run by CAROLINE FRASER, the ladies create their items upstairs in their craft room, and then sell them downstairs, this has proved very popular. Angela would also like to attract other craft minded locals young and old, by offering a room to rent upstairs, just contact her at the shop. A new weekly AUCTION, which is something they both felt WYMONDHAM needed, the gavel goes down at 6.30 pm, so come along and have some fun. For further info call SIMON who will be happy to help. The stock in the shop changes daily, with different things arriving throughout the week,
so you really have to keep coming in. We also offer a delivery service for those of you who purchase a larger item, just ask for a quote. Another event to watch out for is the summer tabletop sales being held outside on the carpark, watch out for dates etc.. Dont forget we also buy pieces from single items to full house clearances, just call or drop by, again Simon is your man for that. Angela believes that wymondham has so much to offer and is very keen to support local business, and is looking to actively get involved in the community, again just contact her at the shop. KNICK KNACKS, BRIC A BRAC SOFAS, CHAIRS, OR THRONES LET WYMONDHAM INTERIORS FURNISH YOUR HOME AYTON ROAD, WYMONDHAM, NR18 0QJ
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Clearing Out - A Positive Step To Moving On After a funeral, going through your loved ones belongings and trying to decide what do with the items presents a significant challenge and is by far one of the hardest parts of the journey through bereavement. There are cupboards, drawers and wardrobes to tackle, as well as the garage, the loft and the pile of papers that may have accumulated since the death occurred.
Consider family members and friends who may enjoy a special item and think about what items could be included in a memorial or become a family heirloom.
With the longer days of summer upon us, it might be the right time to start tackling some of these tasks.
Take your time, do not let yourself be overwhelmed and cherish the memories. If you’re not ready to go through the belongings, don’t - wait until you are ready.
For many, it is so overwhelming that it is easier to just leave everything as is, for others it is the sad realisation that their loved one is not returning and that with the exception of specific items that may have been itemised in the will, their possessions are now yours. There is no right or wrong time to do this, but once probate or letters of administration have been granted, it is a personal decision of what works best for you. Some people do find that it helps to take time, to hold things, to recall and savour memories and decide which items to keep and which need to be donated to charity shops or discarded. Some people are forced by circumstances to carry out these tasks quickly whilst for others; an immediate reaction to bereavement can be to quickly clean out everything. The thought behind this approach is that you will feel better if you do not see the personal belongings. The real truth is that most will not feel better; in fact as time passes, some may regret clearing out and giving away the items so quickly. The best way to get started is to tackle one corner, one drawer or one file at a time. Create four piles; the save pile, the donation pile, the rubbish pile and the “not-sure what I want to do with” pile. Once you start, you will find that you will develop both satisfaction in accomplishing the task and fond memories reminiscing. If it is overwhelming, take a few items to a different room and go through them at your leisure.
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You may wish to create a memory box of possessions that you wish to keep, that you can open when you wish to remember. This could include photographs, certificates, medals, cards and letters, newspaper cuttings, the death announcement, the Order of Service from the funeral, a handkerchief, glasses or other personal items. The staff at Rosedale Funeral Home recognise the value that memory boxes can have and we have a beautiful selection available for both adults and children. They are given completely free of charge and without obligation, no matter how long ago the person died or which funeral director you used. If you would like to select a memory box, just give us a ring or send us an email and we will arrange for you to come in and choose an appropriate design. Rosedale Funeral Home also runs a Bereavement Support Group held in Wymondham on the first and third Thursday of every month. For more information please contact Marion at Rosedale Funeral Home in Wymondham. Rosedale Funeral Home, 16 Middleton Street, Wymondham, NR18 0AD. 01953 601103 wymondham@rosedalefuneralhome.co.uk Rosedale Funeral Home, Yard House, High Street, Attleborough, NR17 2EH. 01953 452538. attleborough@rosedalefuneralhome.co.uk www.rosedalefuneralhome.co.uk
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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
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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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Anglia Computer Solutions Attleborough & District Horticultural Society “We can save you time and money. We can make your IT work how it should.” Whether you need advice, emergency IT support or are looking for a maintenance contract that will keep your IT systems running smoothly, there are many ways that we can help. Anglia Computer Solutions Ltd offer their services both onsite and in their fully equipped workshops.
And as your business grows, your IT needs will grow too.
We can help you with free advice and friendly support, the broad ranging experience of our engineers will enable them to advise you on the right kit and the right set ups at the right time.
All shops now stock a wide range of PC’s, Laptops, Tablets, Cables, Ink cartridges and much much more.
Many businesses and home users with Anglia Computer Solutions Ltd are already benefiting from our services, either remotely, with on-site visits or calling in at our premises.
Anything IT related then we can help! Whether its a large network, CCTV cameras, Website, Databases or just removing a virus we are here.
We pride ourselves that the majority of our customers found us through word of mouth recommendations, and it’s a reputation that we work exceptionally hard to keep.
If things have already gone wrong, you can trust our experienced engineers to get to the bottom of the problem and put it right for you, providing ad hoc, emergency solutions at competitive rates.
For all your home and business computer needs call Anglia Computer Solutions on 01953 859753 or visit: www.angliacomputersolutions.
It is not too long before September looms up and on the 7th September we have our Autumn Show at the Connaught Hall in Attleborough, commencing at 2pm and finishing at 4pm. This is an open show so members and non-members alike of the society are very welcome to exhibit, and
besides classes in flowers, vegetables and fruit you can also exhibit your art, floral art, photography and handicrafts. For more details and a schedule please contact the Show Secretary, Betty Stacey, on 01953 454790.
Retiring? Then please speak to us. The Money Advice Service says ‘ You should shop around for an annuity to get a better deal than your pension provider has offered you’. We can offer an Open Market Option service for your pension and guarantee you will be happy with our service or we will give you £20. Please initially contact us before 30th September, 2013. We are a firm of Independent Financial Advisers. We offer an annuity service and
may be able to offer a better deal and a wider range of income options. 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.
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A Look At Home Insurance!
Kerry Butcher
Your most valuable asset is likely to be your home.
Before you go away, is there anything you should be doing to make that holiday all the more rewarding, like getting your bookkeeping up to date maybe?
Have you ever considered what would happen in the event of a serious fire, flood or theft ? With access to over 200 Insurance Schemes, our fully trained staff will search our panel of carefully selected Insurers to ascertain the correct levels of cover and protection required for your individual circumstances.
We can provide cover for just Buildings or Buildings and Contents combined. In addition to standard cover, we can arrange to include Accidental Damage, together with Personal Possessions cover for items away from the home. If your property is of non standard construction, or you work from home, we can cater for these difficult and sometimes expensive policies, with our expert knowledge and understanding of your individual circumstances. With over 35 years experience in providing Home Insurance at all levels, we would welcome your enquiry and would be pleased to provide quotations or advice. For more information or quotation, please contact Miss Lucy Moy on 01953 602866 or e-mail lucy@prioryinsurance.co.uk.
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The weather is really feeling like summer and hopefully you have either just had or are looking forward to a nice summer break away.
Are you self employed or do you need to complete a tax return this year? If so you may already have had to pay an amount due on account or maybe this is your first year and you are not sure what you need to do. The answer – make an appointment to see us here at KBA. Not only can we help you to estimate the amount of tax you need to pay, we can also reduce your payments on account if you are paying too much on account. Of course you are paying too little, we can work out how much you should be paying to avoid any additional interest being charged. Of course as well as this it would be nice to get your books up to date so that you don’t have any nasty surprises at the last minute. The amount of capital allowances allowed changed in 2013 which affects most people’s tax calculations.
Something else we can help you with if you wished. Of course we don’t just complete tax returns here at KBA, there is much more that we can offer including limited company accounts, payroll including submitting the RTI as well as some less well known items like debt chasing. Did you know that we can take on a business or organisation that owe you money and not only can we write to them and chase the debt for you, we can also set up a claim via the court service called money claim online. We will organise a claim for you including applying for judgement and calling in the bailiff if necessary. So don’t spend the summer inside worrying about your tax return, bookkeeping or those debts that you are owed. Instead make one call to KBA and let us take care of things for you. 01953 457173 or email: Kerry@kerrybutcher.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Cleaning Up After Teenagers The essential pizza and coke removal guide! The kids are home for the holidays and suddenly there are piles of teenagers lounging about all over your lovely clean house, spilling their pizza on the sofa and knocking over cans of coke on the carpet.
prevention treatment applied to your curtains and carpets, ServiceMaster Clean’s very own technical wizard Ian McCormack is here with a guide to removing the most common teenage holiday stains.
Beginning to wish the holidays away already? Never fear, for those of you who haven’t already had a stain
(Note: please pre-test all treatments on an inconspicuous place first ie the back of your curtains or sofa) 1. Coke
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Actually coke is very simple to remove. It’s water based so simply dab with a clean damp white cloth until there is no further transfer from stain to cloth. Then apply a mixture of soap flakes diluted in warm water and finally rinse with clean water.
2. Pizza Teenagers are notoriously easily distracted, pizza, mouth, gaming... whoops! The treatment method for tomato stains is similar to coke but you may need a little extra help to deal with any extra oily toppings. As above. Start by dabbing the affected area with a clean damp white cloth until there is no further transfer from stain to cloth. Then apply a mixture of soap flakes diluted in warm water and finally rinse with clean water. Keep drying as you go all the way through the treatment. If the stain is oily (ie pepperoni/olive/tuna) start the process above but use vodka instead of water in your clean damp white cloth, then apply a weak solution of soap flakes and finally rinse as above.
Keep drying as you can all the way through the treatment.
3. Chocolate
On bigger spills (ie the whole bottle instead of just a can) use a hair dryer in between applications to keep it dry.
Use Ian’s tried and tested method to remove chocolate and you’re practically a scientist. Harness the
power of enzymes to eat away the chocolate for you! Pop out and buy a small box of biological washing powder (must be fresh). Mix up a weak solution of hand hot water and powder, apply to the stain, leave damp and hey presto, the enzymes will chomp away on the chocolate until it’s gone! It doesn’t have to be an expensive brand; supermarket own will work just as well. 4. Mud Has mummy’s little David Beckham walked mud in across the new carpet? Fear not; Ian says the key is to let the mud dry before attempting to remove the marks. Once the mud is completely dry just vacuum away, if any stubborn marks remain, apply soap flakes (around a teaspoonful to a mug of warm water) and gently dab. Rinse with water.
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ShowTime! Wayland Agricultural Show will celebrate its 140th year. The Wayland Agricultural Show, one of the longest running traditional agricultural shows in the UK, celebrates its 140th year when it returns on Sunday 4th August 2013. After an enormous amount of support from the local community, the show is returning this year to Watton with a jam-packed lineup of entertainment for all the family, and to raise funds for local charities and community projects. Graham Shingfield, chairman of the Wayland Agricultural Show says: “We are relieved that the Wayland Agricultural Show is able to take place, and have been overwhelmed with the support we have received from our sponsors, members, traders and exhibitors. The letters and emails of support expressing how much the show means to people has been a great comfort to us and I would like to thank everyone who has been so kind. He added: “Whilst it was previously reported that a donation from Anglian Water had ‘Saved the Wayland Show’ the truth is that our finances are still very marginal. Anglian
Water has indicated that they may be willing to make donations to local good causes on our behalf, but to date we have been unable to agree whether this will happen or not. Never-the-less we are looking forward to our 140th show and we are planning a great day out for everyone on August 4th.” The Main Ring will feature headline appearances from James Dylan International Motorcycle Stunt Show and Merion Owen’s Quack Pack, an international known duck herding troop, alongside the chance to see all the traditional livestock competitions. Even more traditional country entertainment will be provided by Mid Norfolk Gun Dogs, West Norfolk Hunt Hounds and Horkesley Park Suffolk Punches. Keep an eye out for the Lifestyle, Horticulture, Fur and Feather and Tastes of Norfolk Marquees alongside various trade stalls and food outlets which will make it an unforgettable day out. The Wayland Show is also pleased to welcome local star of Bargain Hunt and Flog it! Phillip Allwood who will be giving visitors the chance to get a valuation on their items, and the scarecrow competition is a chance for children to express themselves by creating
scarecrows that are inspired by nursery rhyme characters. In addition there will be fairground rides, Punch & Judy and also Polly’s Parrot Road show to keep them all entertained. There will also be a prize giving for the Wayland Agricultural Society Young Achiever Award. The award is designed to recognise outstanding dedication and contribution to agriculture, horticulture, wildlife or any other rural related sector or industry. All entrants must be under 21 years of age and they will be required to demonstrate and share their commitment and involvement in their related subject. Last year’s winner Rebecca Munday was a Countryside Management student from Easton College who impressed with her extensive volunteer work in the local area.
all the profits of the show are given to local charities and good causes in the community. In 2011, over £27,000 was raised. Gates open at 10am. Ticket prices are: Adults (17+) £10 or £8 online. Children (5-16) £4 or £3 online. Concessions £4 or £3 online. Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £25 or £20 online. SatNav: IP25 6NG. For more information visit www.waylandshow.com or follow @WaylandShow on twitter.
This award is open to anyone in Norfolk with nominations welcome from relatives or friends of individuals who they consider worthy of the achievement. The Show is organised by a dedicated committee of volounteers ensure that
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Anglia Karting Centre
Barford Lakes
...based at The Airfield, North Pickenham (postcode PE37 8LL for Sat Nav users) offer individuals, families or corporate groups alike a warm welcome and guarantee a good time!
Based on the outskirts of Norwich in Norfolk, we provide an impressive range of fishing across the four venues we manage.
A visitor to Anglia Karting can take part in many different on and off track activities. Whether you have never driven a Kart and want to use a supplied 200cc machine or are a seasoned regular needing to practice with your own machine we can accommodate you. Our arrive and drive 200cc sessions are a favourite for novices and general visitors, but we also offer 270cc endurance machines, racing during the day or in the evening under our floodlights for over 16’s, Hog Roasts can be organised too. Children over 8 are catered for as well in our Kids Klubs (various dates from September till February 2014). We can host Stag and Hen parties, Supermoto practice, corporate events, open race nights for adult only groups/ individuals and all of this either on an arrive and drive basis or pre-booked as an exclusive Timed Session.
We can even offer Clay Pigeon shooting for over 16’s and have a Burger Van on site on most Saturdays! We have ample free parking and always provide all safety equipment a driver needs including balaclava, helmet, gloves, overalls and if it is wet waterproofs. For more information please call 01760 441777, go to www.anglia-karting.co.uk or email angliakarting@aol.com and we will be happy to help. Please note unfortunately we cannot allow under 8’s or those under 4 feet 4 inches and we are closed on Mondays. It is always best to call before coming along to ensure the session/ facility you want to take part in is available and booking is essential for groups/corporate events.
We have a total of 8 well stocked lakes holding a good variety of fish, including Carp, Tench, Bream, Chub, Crucian Carp, Golden Tench and Orfe, Roach, Rudd and Perch.
One of the most popular privately owned still water coarse fisheries in East Anglia, and the fishery offers a range of sport to suit pleasure, match and intermediate carp anglers.
On the main site at Barford there are full facilities with ladies, gents and disabled toilets and a fully stocked tackle shop offering great deals on a range of fishing equipment, accessories and baits, including hook bait and ground bait.
Pleasure catches of more than 100lbs are common and some have been known to break the 200lb mark.
For anglers of all abilities we offer some of the best fishing lakes in Norfolk and with additional lakes opened in 2007/2008 we have something to suit everyone from the casual angler through to the specimen specialist. There is also a level 2 angling coach on site.
Accommodation can be arranged and we now have a cafe on-site. With the wheelchair user in mind there are pegs which are easily accessible with immediate car access. These pegs can be pre booked in advance. Please email sarah@barfordlakes.com or call 01603 759624 to book in.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Norwich Charity Motor Gooderstone Water Show & Family Gardens And Nature Trail Fun Event Aug 10th & 11th 2013.
A unique attraction for all garden lovers, naturalists, artists and photographers - or those who simply want a restful break.
The show is organised and run by the Club, on a non-profit making basis with all proceeds this year, being distributed equally between the East Anglian Air Ambulance and SSAFA. Due to its ever increasing popularity the event has moved to Norfolk Showground for 2013.
There will also be displays of new cars by local dealerships.
Regular features include a variety of classic cars and motorcycles, craft and charity stalls, trade stands, live music, Police and Fire vehicles, children’s rides and amusements, competitions, live auction and grand prize draw raffle.
Opening times 10am to 4pm both days. Admission is only £3.50 for Adults with Children and Parking Free. For more information visit: www.norwichmotorshow.co.uk
The star attraction for this years show is the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car. The ever-popular Star Wars Characters and Daleks will also be attending.
The Gooderstone Water Gardens, located in West Norfolk near to Swaffham, consists of six acres of garden with: • A natural trout stream •������������� Four ����������� ponds • ���������������������������� Waterways •������������������ ���������������� Thirteen bridges • Mature ���������������������������������� trees & shrubs •������������ Colourful ���������� borders •�������������������������������� Nature ������������������������������ trail •����������������� Kingfisher ��������������� hide • Grass ����������������������������������� paths •����������������������� ��������������������� Tearoom & Plant Sales Billy Knights, a retired farmer began designing and creating the Water Gardens in 1970 in his 70th year. The site was a damp meadow, too wet for cattle to graze. Mr Knights’ son jokingly suggested he should have a water garden, which prompted him to begin work. He soon had machines digging out the ponds and waterways. He worked on his garden with love and enthusiasm until he died aged 93. Both Billy and his wife Florence loved their gardens and sharing them with others for over 20 years. With this in mind and as a tribute to her parents Coral Hoyos
began restoration in April 2002. Having been unattended and closed for five years, the Gardens had become quite derelict. However they were re-opened again in June 2003, with a new car park, refurbished tearoom / gallery, a toilet for disabled people and an 8 acre nature trail. To help you find your way round, the bridges are numbered and when you have walked enough rest on one of the many benches provided, or perhaps visit the tearoom in the south-east corner where you can enjoy a relaxing cup of freshly brewed tea or coffee, soft drinks, ice-creams and delicious home made cakes. Gooderstone Water Gardens The Street, Gooderstone, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9BP For more information and opening times go to www.gooderstonewatergardens.co.uk or call Coral on 01603 712913.
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New Buckenham Fete 2013 Monday 26th August 2013 2pm. As Summer days arrive at last, plans are underway for the traditional August Bank Holiday Fete held in the wonderful setting of New Buckenham Village Green & Market Place. The road will be closed to increase the space and safety for children to run around, the bunting will be out and New Buckenham Silver Band playing for a real summery feel. It is a family friendly event and many people return year after year just for the social occasion, a chance to relax, have a snack with the options of hot dogs and beef burgers provided by Simon Cattermole Butchers Barbeque or sandwiches and homemade cake, tea and coffee from the Refreshment Tent, a drink from the Beer Tent or an ice cream. But there will be plenty to do as well, all the usual attractions will be there, lots of chances to play some old favourites such as Bowling for the Pig, Putting the Frog, Roll A Penny, Coconut Shy and others too numerous to list. All the competitions have prizes and there are a few different raffles.
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We haven’t forgotten children, there will be a Kiddies Corner, Punch & Judy show, Bouncy Castle etc. Lastly but by no means least there will be opportunities to pick up real bargains at the White Elephant, Nearly New, Jumble and Book Stalls. The Fete starts at 2pm and parking and entrance are free so put the date in your diary and we will see you in New Buckenham on Monday 26th August.
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Morley Under Fives Preschool ...is a long established community run setting operating within the grounds of Morley Primary School. Morley Preschool benefits from its own dedicated building, adjacent to accessible woodlands affording and enabling forest play. Fully qualified staff - level 3 to graduate, dedicated to ongoing professional development - form
our small, friendly and experienced team, caring and educating for children aged from 2 years. The Early Years Foundation Stage is delivered to the children in thought provoking play, forming the building blocks for further
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exploration as their education develops.
Free funding of 15 hours a week for all 3 year olds - after the term of their third birthday.
The setting’s “thinking Children’s” ethos is reflected in the children’s learning and is complimented by the child-friendly resources which map to each area of the curriculum, where children develop in the context of relationships and the environment around them, enabling life long learners.
At The Lighthouse. Families in Attleborough are being invited to a weekend of free activities at the Lighthouse, the new home of Christ Community Church, between the 2nd and the 4th of August. Following the success of an open week last year there will be free car washing, free cake and coffee as well as free craft activities for children, including a bouncy castle on the Friday and Saturday afternoons between 2pm and 4pm. Rob Tervet, the leader of the church says ‘We’re really excited to have our new venue in the community which we’ve called ‘The Lighthouse’ and this
is just a fun way to welcome and serve the local community. It’s completely free but people do need to book their picnic!’ The weekend will be finished off with a family picnic on Sunday 4th August at The Lighthouse at 1pm. Food and drink will be provided - just bring a picnic rug/chair and join in the fun. For more information or to book your picnic place, contact the office on 01953 452865 or e-mail us at liz@christcommunitychurch.co.uk
Open during term time, we offer a combination of sessional and full day care, together with the option of Out of School Care.
The Preschool received an Outstanding Ofsted report in November 2011 (see link on our website) and participate in the Towards Excellence in Early Years run by Norfolk County Council where we have achieved a Green rating. For more information please visit www.morleypreschool.co.uk, email morleypreschool@yahoo.co.uk or contact us during Preschool opening hours on 01953 602397
Accessible to children from all postal areas, transitions are aided with links to all primary schools in the area. Close cooperation with Morley Primary School includes joint activities throughout the year with the reception class.
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Great Ellingham & District Flower Club Are holding a Craft Fair at Rocklands Village Hall on Saturday 7th September 2013 10.00 - 3.00 pm. A variety of Stalls including
Quilting, Jewellery, Paintings, Pamper Chef, Cup Cakes, we will be s Tea/Coffee and Ploughmans Lunches will be served.
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Gardening Tips For August This month is really just a repeat of July - keep watering early morning or during the evening. Dead head flowering plants regularly to encourage the second/third flush of blooms and keep tying in shoots of climbing plants as they grow. Apart from sharing some of our helpful gardening hints and seasonal tips, we will also try to demystify some of the issues which often puzzle our fellow gardeners. As with many things in life, experts try to baffle most of us with complicated or scientific names and the area of gardening is no exception. So we thought about writing about the quirks of nature that can happen to plants. Proliferation is known to affect all types of roses. This is when a new bud along with its unfurling leaves will grow through the centre of a rose that is already in full bloom. While the exact cause is still unknown, this occurrence is often seen during cold weather in the spring and occurs on the first emergence of flowers. Proliferation is unpredictable and spontaneous. It can happen one year and not the next. Not all the flowers of a plant will be affected; only a few or as many as half of the flowers will have the mutation. It isn’t harmful and
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will not cause the blooms to die, but the affected flowers should be removed, to conserve the plant’s energy. A rose Sport is a genetic mutation where the plant suddenly has a flower which is different to the normal colour or characteristics of the parent plant. There are several reasons why you can get a new flower colour. The most common cause is a plant mutation which then changes the growth habit or flower colour of the parent plant. These new shoots are known as ‘Sports’, they are usually stable and can be propagated. Whilst, some sports are stable, others not, reverting back to the parent. A famous sport and reversion is the red ‘Rosa Gallica officinalis’ aka ‘Apothecary’s Rose’ that sports the striped ‘Rosa Mundi’, then often it reverts back. It is not unusual to see both roses on the same plant. Reversion can happen amongst trees, shrubs and perennials. Most commonly seen when a variegated plant or one with coloured leaves, for example, golden leaved forms, produce plain green leaved
shoots. These must be removed from where they arise otherwise the whole plant will soon “revert” to the common green form. This is because the green form is the dominant variety. Interestingly, a coloured or variegated leaved form will tend to be varyingly less vigorous and a little more prone to extreme conditions. Our final weird condition is Fasciation where flowers and/or stems can fuse together and become flattened. This isn’t harmful to the plant and can be decorative. Not all strange growths are caused by the plants themselves. There
are many curls, twists and galls (lumps and bumps), that are caused by little grubs which are the progeny of various mites, flies and wasps. Some of these ‘growths’ are coloured adding an extra interest or have a covering of soft bristles. Whatever plants are doing in your garden, whether by accident or intent, maintaining them is crucial this month. Typically a time for holidays and relaxation, forgetting the usual chores or putting them off could lead to a lot of work later. Simon White & Peter Chinnery of Peter Beales Roses.
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Supreme Bathrooms & Kitchen Centre Are pleased to announce that our new bathroom & kitchen displays have been completed and are ready for your inspection. With ten full size kitchens and all related sundries and over 35 new bathroom displays to offer inspiration, as well as a new clearance sale area offering upto 65% off normal selling prices, now’s the time to visit and take a look at what we can offer. Supreme can either just supply your bathroom or kitchen goods at great prices and deliver all goods for your own installers to fit or we can offer our own full design and installation service where our own experienced tradesmen will take care of everything from plumbing, tiling,electrics and so on. This we feel will give our customers the opportunity to use our expertise and experience to purchase a quality kitchen or bathroom through one established independent family
business based in Wymondham for which has been designed to suit your very own needs and requirements. Head down to Supreme Bathrooms and Kitchens now to view our fantastic range where you can also book your free home survey if required. This service will includes a home visit where we will measure your bathroom or kitchen before discussing your requirements,which we will follow up by creating your very own personal 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.
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National Gardens Scheme Gardens Open In Suffolk In 2013. August 10th - Saturday Gislingham Gardens IP23 8JT - 2 Gardens open 11.00am - 4.00pm - Combined admission £3 children free - Home-made Teas - for NGS
IP6 9TX - Garden open 10.00am 5.30pm. Admission £2.50p children free - Homemade teas - for NGS
September 8th - Sunday Frythe Barn, Wilby Road, Stradbroke IP21 Larks Hill, Tuddenham St. Martin IP6 9BY 5JP - Garden open 1.00pm - 5.00pm. - Garden open 2.00pm - 6.00pm - Admission Admission £4 children free - Home-made £4 children free - Homemade teas - for NGS Teas - for NGS August 11th - Sunday Gislingham Gardens IP23 8JT - 2 Gardens open 11.00.am - 4.00pm - Combined admission £3 children free - Home-made Teas - for NGS August 18th - Sunday Beech Hall, Depden IP29 4BU - Garden open from 1.00pm - 5.00pm - Admission £3 children free - Homemade teas - for NGS Prentice Street, Lavenham CO10 9RD - 2 gardens open 11.00am - 5.00pm. Combined admission £3.50p children free - Homemade Teas - for NGS August 25th - Sunday Woodwards, Blacksmiths Lane, Coddenham
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The Autumn Plant Fair Organised By Suffolk Plant Heritage. In Partnership With Helmingham Hall Will Be Held On Sunday 15th September 2013 - 10.30am - 4.00pm A lovely event for all those interested in gardens and gardening. Delightful setting in front of the moated Helmingham Hall, with access to the Grade 1 listed gardens, deer park and parterre. More than fifty exhibitors including many specialist nurseries. Several National Plant Collections, with plants for sale and advice on their care, if required. 800 bags of bulbs to be given away free to the first
claimants. Plant Doctor to offer diagnosis and prognosis on plant problems. Stalls offering garden equipment and accessories. Local food and drinks available to buy. Home made light lunches and teas available on site. Entry price: Plant Fair and Helmingham Hall gardens is £6.00 per adult. Children free Location: Helmingham Hall is 9 miles NE of Ipswich on the B1077. Post code IP14 6EF.
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Family Run, Local And Trusted Local cleaning expert Kevin Jarvis is a man who really knows his business. He has really rocked Norwich and surrounding areas with the amazing cleaning results he can achieve. Home and business owners are absolutely thrilled with his carpet, curtain and upholstery cleaning services. Enjoy cleaner, fresher carpets at a fraction of the cost of buying new.
Here’s what one satisfied Cleaning Doctor customer said “Completely professional with superb results. Our room was totally transformed with new life having been breathed into carpets, curtains and suite! They are totally fresh and hygienic. We are very impressed with Cleaning Doctor’s prompt and pleasant service and also the “after-care” advice pack”. Lynette & Brian
Kevin says “I’m really astonished by the response from everyone I talk to. Some customers were thinking of buying new, but after I completed a free of charge cleaning survey and a deep restoration clean I was able to restore their soft furnishings to as good as new.
Every job comes with a full 100% satisfaction guarantee Kevin goes on to explain that all the work he completes comes with a full 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Customers are even more surprised by the massive savings they make as cleaning is so cost effective as opposed to buying new”
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Pilates Tuition Pilates is an effective exercise method designed to balance, strengthen, stretch and tone the body. It is suitable for most people, although group classes are not appropriate for everyone. Often in the case of injury or back pain private sessions are the safest and most effective way to start. My Beginners classes are small and provide an introduction to the Pilates Method, working progressively to learn the basic Pilates principles over the 7 week course. I provide mats and any other equipment required, and I encourage all class participants to try to do some home practice. I run Beginners, Improvers and Level 1 classes at various venues in Norwich and Wymondham from Tuesday to Thursday.
I hold my private sessions at The Stables Pilates Studio at the Global Clinic in Colney, these cost £35 for a one hour session. I have trained with Body Control Pilates and The Contrology Pilates Method Studio, covering basic matwork, classical matwork, reformer and cadillac repertoire. I am a level 3 Pilates teacher with the Register of Exercise Professionals. For more information or to book on to the new Beginners course starting in September in Wymondham (see advert) contact me, Nikki Horner on 01603 723852.
Ten Tips To Help You To A Better Care Service Searching for the care service that is right for you is not an easy task. There are dozens of leaflets, websites and telephone numbers all with information that discusses aspects of the care system in the UK. This article is meant to be a general information guide covering the main factors of interest to anyone who is seeking such information. 1. Consider care options before you actually need a care service. Look at local care agencies and residential care homes and request a brochure from those you may possibly be interested in. 2. Look at your financial situation and find out if you would be able to claim any government help via your local authority/NHS/other state funding. You would be able to claim the Attendance Allowance (non income based) if your care needs fulfil the criteria, obtain an application form from your local Department of Social Security and have a look. 3. If you have a large amount of savings and would not be eligible to claim any financial help other than the Attendance Allowance, contact a financial advisor who is CF8 qualified to advise you if an Immediate Care Plan is a good product for your situation. 4. If you are “cash poor” and “house rich” and wish to be cared for in your own home, take advice re equity release. Age UK offices are a good organisation to contact in the first instance. Age UK telephone number will be in your local phone book. 5. If you are considering a care home and intend to sell your home to pay for your care, contact a CF8 qualified financial advisor/Age UK office for further help and information re protecting your financial position. 6. If you decide on a care home, visit at least three. There are many questions you should consider asking each care home and if you call Able Community Care on 01603 764567 or email to Ablemg@aol.com and request a free “care home - questions to ask sheet” we will be happy to send one to you. 7. If considering care at home, contact at least two care organisations to
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come and meet with you and your family/advocate. There are questions you should ask of each home care organisation before making a judgement as to which company to use. If you call Able Community Care on 01603 764567 or email to Ablemg@aol.com and request a free “home care - questions to ask sheet” we will be happy to send one to you. 8. If you have a particular health problem and wish to remain as independent as is possible ask your health centre for access to the specialist nurse. The specialist nurse system does not apply to all illnesses and conditions but the following may be available: Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse, Admiral Nurse (Alzheimer’s Disease), MS Specialist Nurse, Continence Specialist Nurse, and Palliative Care Nurse. 9. Paying a local person “cash in hand” to help you with your care needs could lead to you being designated as an employer and your carer as being your employee. This may mean compliance with the legal, regulatory system for employer/employee so seek advice. The Citizens Advice Bureau would be one organisation who could advise you relevant to your personal circumstances. 10. Information in hand before a crisis keeps you in control and allows you to make considered decisions. Many people who need care as a result of an unexpected crisis situation make the wrong decision for themselves or a family member and regret it later. Make your wishes known to your family and friends so they can help you to achieve the choice of where and how you wish to be cared for. Article by Angela Gifford MD, Able Community Care Ltd. (uk-care.com).
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Vauxhall Mokka Tech Line 1.6 16v By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Twitter: @carwriteups Visit: www.carwriteups.co.uk
THE VAUXHALL MOKKA mixes functionality with a comfortable elevated seating position. It’s the Griffin-badged company’s answer to the Nissan Juke or the Skoda Yeti, and power to the small Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) is provided by three efficient engines, all equipped with fuel saving Start/Stop technology. The petrol version comprises a 1.6-litre engine or a 1.4-litre Turbo and there is a 1.7-litre CDTI diesel. I drove the 113bhp 1.6 petrol Mokka; it has moderate pulling power, but, working your way through the five speed gearbox, it eventually spins up to a decent speed. It also provides a smooth and grippy ride. Looks-wise the Mokka is beefy and incorporates Vauxhall’s signature ‘blade’ on the body side, sweeping towards the rear. Its muscular disposition is reinforced by its higher ground clearance and 18” alloy wheels. But what I really liked about the Mokka is its cleverness. Inside, the vehicle displays archetypal Vauxhall values such as versatility and user-friendly functionality, providing up to 1,372-litres of load space and 19 storage locations.
The Mokka also offers the latest generation Flex-Fix bicycle carrier. The user-friendly case is fully integrated in the rear underbody, functioning like a drawer and accommodating up to three bikes at a time. Brilliant, if you’re into two-wheeled outdoor family fun. The SUV is available in front-wheel and all-wheel-drive. The 4x4 system wasn’t fitted to my demo, but if I was in the market for a Mokka I’d definitely want it.
cut a way through the dark like a laser - they really are that good. The Vauxhall Mokka range is available priced, as my test model was, from a very reasonable £15,995 - and it’s far more handsome than its unsightly rival, the Nissan Juke. PROS • Smart • Distinct • Smooth drive • Reasonably priced CONS • Slow off the mark
FAST FACTS • Max speed: 114 mph • 0-60 mph: 11.9 secs • Combined mpg: 43.5 • Engine: 1598 cc 4 cylinder 16 valve petrol • Max. power (bhp): 113 at 6000rpm • Max. torque (lb/ft): 114 at 4000rpm • CO2: 153 g/km • Price: £15,995 on the road
As you’d expect, the extra technology ensures a high level of stability and traction, extending the car’s capabilities to more rugged environments. It’s always worth having for extra safety reasons alone. Standard features that enhanced the driving experience for me included Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control (TC) as well as Hill Start Assist (HAS). Other progressive upmarket gadgetry the Mokka brings to the table includes Advanced Adaptive Forward Lighting. This increases driving safety and includes High Beam Assist. The lights
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Manorcourt Daycare ...is a community based 7 hour care centre; it is set in a detached building within the village location of Griston close to the market town of Watton, in the Breckland district of Norfolk. Manorcourt Daycentre specializes in a service for individuals aged 50+ who require time out at an independent facility which allows individuals the freedom to be an independent person within their own right. Our goal is to provide a high quality and flexible 7 hour therapeutic day-care service for those individuals who currently live within the community but it is also a service for those individuals who have a caring role to play and need a reliable support system which allows them as a carer, time out from their caring role. The service is staffed by trained staff that uses therapeutic activities with the primary goal of supporting self expression and communication; it provides a social and enjoyable day out from home, it’s the perfect opportunity for individuals and staff to make new friends and enjoy regular social interaction. The aim of Manorcourt Daycare is to promote a high standard of service which promotes independence at all times and one which recognizes the unique value
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every person has. Within this we encourage the building of positive relationships with the individual, their family and friends. We work closely with outside agencies, the individual’s doctor’s surgeries, social services and other relevant agencies. Since the day centre was first developed it has changed consistently with the care needs of it users; from relocating to a purpose building in 2004, a gradual development of dementia services and now in 2013 we will be developing the service further by offering a extended sensory garden, a 1950’s style living room for enablement and dementia services and refurbished hairdressing facilities. Alongside these new developments we will be offering an outreach /signposting service for those who do not wish to take up the opportunities with the centre. For more infomation Call: 01953 889230 or email: daycentre@manorcourtcare.co.uk
South Norfolk Mobility Centre Summer is always the best time be out and about, with holidays, fetes and shows to go to. If your mobility is holding you back, why not come along to our showroom at Snetterton and see what products we have to help you keep mobile. It might be that a simple walking stick is the answer for you, with a variety of colours and designs, height adjustment and right or left hand moulded grips, these canes can be colour co-ordinated to match an outfit.
seat which is ideal for taking a rest, or for watching an event. Scooters give you that extra independence and keep you able to enjoy outings with the family as well as every day activities like trips to the local shops. We stock the major brands such as Rascal and Shoprider and prices start from £350.00. We stock both new and second hand.
Three and four wheel walkers are great for giving you that extra stability and confidence.
Please visit www.southnorfolkmobilitycentre.co.uk.
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We look forward to seeing you.
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