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In The Swim With The Lions Two of the wining teams at this year’s Lions Charity Swim have been presented with their medals by Lion President John Wilde. Tacolneston Tigers, of the village’s primary school, raised a magnificent £292, the most in the under 11 section, receiving their medals in a school assembly. Pictured are 5 of the team with Lion President John. A cheque of £50 was given to senior teacher Mrs Tina Douglas to go to a charity of the team’s choice. The Tigers have chosen Star Throwers of Wymondham to be the recipients. The 4th Wymondham Guides team won the trophy for swimming the furthest overall with a very impressive 172 lengths in their allotted 50 minutes. Their presentation took place at a guides meeting in their Kimberly Street headquarters. Their £50 cheque will go in the Guides Charity fund towards a new gazebo. Pictured with the 6 guides and Lion President John receiving
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the cheque is Guide Leader Fran Young. Lion President John said that it is sad fact that youngsters today often receive a bad press so he is delighted that so many come together and work so hard in the charity swim each year to help others. This year’s swim is on course to raise £2,000 for NARS and SERV (who help the NHS in emergency
situations) and it has been local children who have raised a major part of that amount. Wymondham Lions can now be found on Twitter (@Wymondhamlions), Facebook and Linkedin (WymondhamLions), on the web at: http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ wymondham/ and can be emailed at Wymondhamlions@Gmail.com.
They welcome visitors to their meetings and events and are always on the lookout for people to help out at their fund raising functions. Details can be found on their website.
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New Trustee Appointed To Charity Board A former High Sheriff of Suffolk has been appointed to the Board of the East Anglian Air Ambulance. which will be of great benefit to the charity as we embark on our mission to fly at night and help hundreds more people who fall ill or find themselves involved in accidents across the region.”
Above: James Buckle James Buckle, a well-known and respected Suffolk farmer and entrepreneur has been welcomed to the EAAA Board of Trustees where his knowledge and experience will help to develop the charity as it enters a new era of operation. Andrew Egerton-Smith, Chairman of the Board Trustees, said: “I’m delighted to welcome James onto the Board, he’ll be a tremendous addition to the team. James brings with him a wealth of local knowledge and business experience
Newly appointed James Buckle said: “I was proud to be asked to asked to join the team of Trustees at the East Anglian Air Ambulance and had no hesitation in accepting the invitation.
He’s also the proud owner of the ‘Suffolk Trinity’: the Suffolk Punch horse, the Red Poll cow and the Suffolk sheep and is determined
to ensure their survival for future generations. He lives in a village near Ipswich and is married with three children.
Charity Dinner Dance Vanessa and Ronnie Martin organised a Charity Dinner Dance at The Holiday Inn, Norwich on Sunday 9th December with over 250 people attending.
There was three hours of entertainment from local comedian Nigel (Boy) Syer and Irish singer Dominic Kirwan and raised £810 for Star Throwers, a Wymondham based Cancer Charity.
As a keen rider I know firsthand of the great work they do and I’m really looking forward to helping the charity raise awareness and the funds it needs to help the highly trained teams of clinicians continue their life-saving work.” James was born in Suffolk and is passionate about all matters to do with the county.
Above Left To Right: Dominic, Ronnie, Tony Perry from Star Throwers
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Bunwell & District Camera Club
Ball A Great Success
...recently held the first of a number of studio lighting workshops at Long Stratton Village Hall.
Over 50 people were wined and dined in style then danced until midnight in a charitable start to the festive season.
Wymondham Lions hosted a very successful Community Christmas Ball, sponsored by Fosters, in the function room of The Dell Bowls Club.
The workshops enable club members to learn how to set up and use professional lighting equipment and give them the opportunity to photograph a variety of models.
to supplement the club’s midweek meetings, with other recently covered subjects including image processing and audio visual presentations.
The lighting workshops have been made possible by the club’s recent acquisition of a new studio setup.
For more details about the club you can visit its website at www.bdcameraclub.co.uk.
Many of Wymondham’s businesses community attended along with a family of four who travelled all the way from Northampton to Wymondham for the dance having seen it advertised on the web.
These studio sessions form part of a wider programme of weekend workshops held throughout the year
Photographed below are club members James Armes and Ian Anderson with model Emma.
Lion President John Wilde said, “the ball was conceived as a community event in the run up to the town’s
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lights switch on and annual Christmas Fayre and had been a great success. Everyone enjoyed it and asked for the date of next year’s ball. Judging by their enthusiasm and promises to bring friends we may need to find a larger venue!” The event was organised by a small committee led by Fran Young and the catering was supervised by Tony Holden of JPs on Norwich Road. The evening raised over £500 for the Lions Charity Account and all of it will be used for good causes.
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Attleborough Travel ...opened in mid-September and has already seen how much a travel agent has been missed in the town. With over 30 years of experience in the office Sara and Rebecca are ready to assist with all your travel arrangements. Rebecca you may recognise from Galaxy Travel/ Harvey World Travel which used to be in town.
We are able to arrange anything from National Express coach tickets, to round the world itineraries, 7* Hotels in Dubai or even a Harley Davidson motorbike ride across the USA’s Route 66.
Kerry Butcher Happy New Year! We hope that you all had a lovely Christmas and enjoyed the celebrations of New Year as well. January can be a dreary month with many New Year’s resolutions being made, all good for you but not always very easy, things like exercising more and eating more healthy food. How about making a resolution that is easier to keep? What about - I will definitely get my tax return done before 31st January. This is an easier one because.... all you need to do is make one call to us and we will do the rest. It really is as easy as that, so
don’t put it off any longer as if you leave it too long then you will be the proud owner of £100 fine. I don’t know about you but I can think of better things to spend my money on, especially with the January Sales on now.
Managing Director Mark Rumsey says people often ask us how an independent travel agency like Attleborough Travel can be competitive with the ‘big boys’ in the high street and on the internet. The answer is that we are members of a larger consortium, the Freedom Travel Group which in turn is part of the Co-operative Group Ltd. This membership allows us to have complete independent control over our own business, whilst benefiting from the enormous negotiating power and financial security of the Co-op. We are also able to access the majority of the in-house products and services of the Co-operative Travel, the largest
independent travel group. In this way we are able to give all our customers the benefits of old fashioned personal and professional service together with competitive prices from a wide range of holiday and travel providers. All with the most important thing of all a 100% financial guarantee. So if you are considering planning a holiday soon, please call into our Agency which is open six days a week to discuss your holiday requirements or telephone us on 01953 455003. Wishing you all a very happy New Year.
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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Supreme Bathrooms ....are pleased to announce that from January 2013 we will be able to supply a full home service with the arrival of kitchens and bedrooms to our already established bathroom business. This we feel will give our customer base the opportunity to purchase a kitchen, bathroom or bedroom through one established independent family local business based in Wymondham Norfolk.
Supreme Bathrooms can also offer a supply only alternative. If you have your own builder we can organise delivery of your new bathroom, kichen or bedroom at your own convenience.
This means our customers only have one port of call with their order, which leaves us to project manage all trades and labour involved in each installation contract giving the customer total piece of mind.
Why not get down to Supreme Bathrooms now to view our fantastic range where you can also book a free home survey if required.
Supreme Bathrooms have their own installation teams which take care of all trades including tiling, plumbing, electrics etc. Our showroom which currently displays around 80 bathrooms and showers will be refurbished in 2013 to accomodate kitchens and bedrooms to enhance our portfolio of products. We also have a large free car park.
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This service will includes a home visit where we will measure your bathroom, kicthen or bedroom before discussing your requirements, which is then followed up by creating your 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, kitchen or bedroom.
Diss Bed Centre And Furniture Warehouse ...is a family owned business which has been established for over 36 years, based in Diss, Norfolk. Our 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 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 - 1pm.
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Hearing Loss Treatment: Anglia Computer The Sooner the Better Solutions By Karen Finch, Audiologist and Managing Director of The Hearing Care Centre
Its Sale Season!
One in six people in the UK has a hearing loss. This doesn’t mean that the day we turn 60, we wake up in the morning and can’t hear. The process is usually gradual and progressive.
Here at Anglia Computer Solutions Ltd we have January offers and deals across our range. Looking for a new or reconditioned PC or laptop? We will have something for you.
a Free Black ink with a multipack and 3 for 2’s on selected ranges.
We have laptops spanning across the £129 - £699 price range.
We have lots of options to kick start your business from sprucing up your website to getting it higher on Google with our enhanced SEO package.
When it comes to age-related hearing loss, it may not always be preventable. However, not waiting too long before getting tested and - in case of need - getting fitted with hearing aids sooner rather than later, is a very smart move. Just like our joints and muscles, the use-it or lose-it principle applies to our hearing. Understanding hearing loss and treatment options, such as hearing aids, can assure you don’t lose it before it is too late. Even if you are one of those people who insist they hear just fine, thank you,
there is no harm (and a lot of benefit) in having your hearing checked. One of the many good reasons to get your hearing checked sooner rather than later is this: undetected and untreated hearing loss can diminish your quality of life by making it difficult to communicate and interact with people around you - be it at work or in family and social situations. On the other hand, treating hearing loss as early as possible, before it starts to impact your emotional, psychological and social well-being, can improve your communication and language skills, allowing you to fully participate in all the leisure and work activities.
Choose from Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, our machines can be modified to your personal preference. Prefer a desktop PC? We have the same great offers on these, prices start from £49 and go up to £899 for the gaming enthusiasts.
So don’t wait until you have to cup your ear to hear people around you.
Again pick which operating system you prefer.
Book a hearing test and, if needed, treated with some of today’s fantastic digital hearing aids.
Stock up on your inks, throughout January we are doing offers on our Jettec range of ink cartridges, including
For businesses - are sales now a bit flat after the Xmas period?
Our latest technological developments allow our websites to integrate directly to eBay & Amazon boosting your exposure and sales considerably. Or for the office, plan your IT Support costs with one of our monthly support contacts. Check out our website for more information at www.angliacomputersolutions.co.uk or ring us on 01760 336122.
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A Beautiful Garden
Is Your Adviser Independent?
In Time for Spring.
From 31st December 2012, there are changes afoot for the financial services industry that have been brought about by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) Retail Distribution Review (RDR) and every financial adviser will have to be classified as independent or restricted. Firms that provide independent advice must make recommendations based on a ‘comprehensive and fair analysis of the relevant market’ and provide ‘unbiased and unrestricted’ advice. Firms that cannot fully meet these requirements will be deemed to be offering restricted advice.
If you are considering having your garden professionally landscaped in time for Spring, why not choose a reputable company that has the widest range of landscaping materials available at their fingertips - and at the best prices. At Georgina Read Design & Landscaping we specialise in transforming gardens and our flexible approach means we can always meet your requirements for all aspects of hard- landscaping. As we are also the driving force behind Paving Superstore (www.pavingsuperstore.co.uk) and Anglian Garden & Building Supplies (www.gardenandbuilding.co.uk), both selling huge volumes of hard landscaping materials across the UK, including paving from Marshalls, Bradstone, Brett, Stonemarket, Pavestone, Global Stone, Strata and Natural Paving, decorative stone, sheds, summerhouses, log cabins, garden features, hot tubs, pergolas,
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fencing, water features and lots more, you can be sure all our materials are at online prices, offering great savings AND the best choice! So why not let our RHS award-winning, fully qualified landscaping professionals encompass your needs by creating a garden to match your lifestyle - whether you prefer modern and contemporary or timeless and traditional, we can fulfil your requirements. Free Quotes Fully Insured References Available Contact us today on 01953 850802 to discuss your Landscaping Requirements See examples of our work at: www.georginaread.co.uk
We believe that being independent should give our clients a better chance of getting the most suitable product for them, from the most suitable company. We are currently independent financial advisers and from next year we will remain independent financial advisers. One of the other changes brought about by RDR is that all advisers will have to have an enhanced minimum level of qualification. This higher level of qualification and the changes by RDR may result in several advisers leaving the industry and the high
street banks are having to rethink whether they will continue to offer financial advice to their customers. At ML Financial Associates all the advisers belong to the financial services professional body - the Personal Finance Society (PFS). We also adhere to the Chartered Insurance Institute code of ethics. Yes we are independent and will remain independent and all our advisers DO already have the enhanced qualifications. We feel these matters are important to give our clients the most suitable advice, with products from the entire market. Ask your adviser if they are ready with all the changes and enhanced qualifications, if not please talk to us. 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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Rights Of Way And Their Extent It is common for rights of way over property to be reserved if the seller retains other land in the vicinity of the sold land to which he wishes to gain access. A recent Court of Appeal case clarifies and restates the principle that such a right of way can only be exercised for the benefit of the land which it was originally stated to benefit and that it cannot be used to gain access to other land. The case in question concerned a long-running dispute between two neighbouring landowners in Northamptonshire. Mr Giles owned a farmhouse and buildings and a driveway leading to them. The fields on either side of the driveway, which were known as the Paddock, were owned by Mr Tarry, who had been granted a right of way over the driveway in order to gain access to them. Relations between Mr Giles and Mr Tarry were clearly always difficult and it was said that a state of virtual war
existed between the two men. Court proceedings were originally started in 1993 and there have been numerous disputes over the years, culminating in their appearance in the Court of Appeal in 2012. The cause of part of the present dispute was Mr Tarry’s wish to graze his sheep on land adjoining the Paddock. He was aware that he had no right of way over the driveway for the purpose of herding his sheep along it and into the Paddock in order to gain access to the adjacent grazing land. To do so would be unlawful as the right of way was not granted for the benefit of the adjacent land. Mr Tarry and his family decided to try to circumvent this difficulty by herding the sheep along the driveway, onto the Paddock and then out onto a public highway.
Then, after a brief pause, they drove the sheep from the public highway back onto the Paddock, whence the sheep were free to wander onto and graze on the adjoining land. Mr Tarry argued that as the sheep had not entered the grazing land via the driveway, such use of the right of way was permissible.
land other than the Paddock. Such use was not deemed permissible and he could no longer exercise the right of way in this manner. HV&A can assist you in resolving problems arising when neighbours misuse rights of way or abuse covenants attaching to your land.
His argument was upheld by the County Court. Mr Giles appealed and the Court of Appeal reversed the decision of the lower court, stating that what was important in cases of this nature was the substance and intention of the user of the right of way. Driving the sheep out onto the public highway before re-entering the Paddock was, in the Court’s view, ‘a somewhat artificial device’ and the true substance and intention was for Mr Tarry to use the right of way to access
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Apprenticeship Scheme For Watton There are two reasons why 1966 was a memorable year for me. The first you can probably guess because it was the year that England won the World Cup. The second however is more personal; I failed the 11+ exam. It was an act of protest, intended to annoy a very pushy parent. But that act of rebellion meant I was written off by the education system and sent to a mediocre secondary modern school. From the moment I walked in the building I realised that this was a school for failures. We were there to be kept out of mischief, off the streets and prepared for a life of work. It was assumed that we would not achieve and so any ambition was quickly quelled. I only started learning when I started earning. I could see the relevance to learning things that would help me grow my career. Of course I also had to work hard to overcome the self-limiting beliefs and crushing lack of self-esteem my childhood had left me with. Now in middle age I am considered by many to be a high achiever.
I have an IQ of 155 and currently writing my 17th book. I have started and sold companies, campaigned for the establishment of Norfolk Community Foundation, now the county’s largest local grant maker and speak at conferences around the UK. I describe myself today as an author and social entrepreneur.
This is how it works:
Which brings me to the purpose of this article: You see I know that not everybody is cut out for an academic education. Not everybody wants to go to University, incur significant debt and have no guarantee of job on graduation. I also know from working for more than 20 years in the small business world, that the most rewarding jobs are usually those with a small business.
• We find apprenticeship qualification that meet the needs of the businesses and match the interests of the youngsters - most will be 16-17yrs old;
So I have found a way to make it easy for small businesses and young people to connect and create those jobs. Apprenticeships have been around for a long time and have probably changed dramatically since you last thought about them.
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Come and join our team Here at Dispatch Magazine we're expanding our team in readiness for the launch of our 4th Magazine into Norwich. We're on the look out for dynamic people who want to join us and who want to make a difference. You need to be self motivated, hungry for success, a go getter who enjoys hard work, who can work alone as well as part of our existing team.
Sales We currently cover Attleborough, Bury St Edmunds, Dereham, Diss, Watton, Wymondham and we are about to launch into Norwich. So if you live in any of these areas, and you're looking for a Full Time sales role, a Part Time position or a commission only, hours to suit opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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• Groups of small businesses in a market town decide to work with me to grow some new jobs for local young people; • I find a sponsor, willing to employ the youngsters and subsidise their wages;
There will be others around Norfolk starting next year. If you would like to know more follow the link from my website www.robertashton.co.uk give me a call on 01953 605000.
• The sponsor invoices businesses the four days a week the apprentices will be working with them - this can cost them as little as £110 per week; (the apprentices earn around £135 per week) The challenge and that both business owners and youngsters will be accepting (to qualify for the sponsorship) will be to work together to grow a job that will give the apprentice a future and business greater profitability. It has to be good for both.
Simple & Affordable EPS self-storages purpose built units provides convenient, flexible, secure and hassle free storage. We provide clean, dry and secure storage rooms from £5 a week for a 5ft x 7 ft x 8 ft unit to large storage rooms the size of garage.
use whether you have run out space for documents at work of furniture at home self storage could be the answer to your problems.
Access is available 24hrs a day 7 days a week.
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Eye Brows… Do You Make The Most Of Them? Often a neglected area of many a woman’s beauty regime. Some have over-plucked for years and have little brow left – others just don’t bother tending to their brows and end up with a mono-brow. Then there’s the girls who simply ignore their brows, choosing instead to try and hide them under a thick fringe. With eyebrows being hot news, it’s time to tame, tease and tint to make the most of them. They are the focal point of your face and therefore should always be perfectly preened to accentuate your features. Ideally this should be done by the professionals for best possible results. HD Brows are latest ‘wow brow’ involves a seven-step procedure where, after a shape consultation, the therapist uses a mixture of techniques including threading, tweezing, plucking and tinting to perfect and define your brows. The results are incredible and instantly lift your face and highlight your cheekbones.
But what makes HD Brows so special and superior to other methods? “Having the right shape is everything, so it is important sometimes to take the time to nurture the brows into their ideal shape. “With the party season coming up, more people are asking for power brows - a darker, fuller, stronger, more defined look.” Of course, the full-on power brow isn’t for everyone, and may be a little too dark and bold for your colourings or taste, but the HD Brow service can be tailored to your needs. The therapist can use a lighter tint to suit paler complexions, or blondes who want a less extreme look. So you can still have the high-definition brow look, but with a more delicate finish. If you’re a blonde who likes to make a statement, go for the full-on bold brow. HD Brows last for about six weeks, depending on your hair growth.
Home maintenance is minimal, and there is little upkeep between visits to the salon.
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If you want to try it at home yourself, there are some basic rules you should follow to avoid a plucking disaster. Firstly, use a liner or brow shadow to fill in any gaps you may have from over plucking. Then lightly and delicately shade in the affected areas. Remember to do a little at a time and always soften and blend. Every now and then, step back and look at both eyebrows in a big mirror to ensure an even finish. You can try Benefit’s Instant Brow Pencil (£14.50), or Rimmel’s Professional Eyebrow Pencil (£2.99), or ‘Christian eyebrow’ £26.00 from Izabelle Hammond
After
After
For more information about HD Brows please get in touch with Amanda Brown of Aroma Beauty Clinic.
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 8 week course. I provide mats and any other equipment required, and I encourage all class participants to try to do some home practice.
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 January in Wymondham (see advert) contact me, Nikki Horner on 01603 723852.
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.
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Did You Know, The Cost Of Energy Bills Have Soared By 140% In The Last Eight Years! The cost of household energy has risen seven times faster than household income since 2004, according to a recent study. The high costs are now the top household worry for Britons, ahead of the rising cost of food and mortgage payments. While the average UK household income has increased by 20% from £32,812 in 2004 to £39,468 today, the average energy bill has risen by 140%. Households were spending an average of £522 a year for their energy in 2004, but now pay £1,252 a year - 3.2% of income or double the 1.6% of eight years ago. The study found 83% of people believe that rising energy bills have had an impact on their disposable income, with 17% of these reporting that they no longer have any disposable income as a result and 27% saying energy bills have reduced their disposable income dramatically. Director of consumer policy at uSwitch.com Ann Robinson said: “This is the cold reality facing households today; in less than 10 years our energy bills have rocketed by 140%. The break-neck speed at which energy prices have sprinted upwards has caught many people unawares. Consumers are still playing catch-up. “Energy now accounts for a significant slice of household income which is why the numbers rationing their energy use have risen so steeply in recent years. But going cold or without is a short-term and potentially harmful fix and not a long-term solution.” So what can be done to reduce your household bills? You can control how much you spend on energy by making your home more energy-efficient and paying less for the energy you do use by moving to a competitively-priced energy plan. The Consumer magazine Which? has awarded Utility Warehouse with the best energy supplier award for the past 5 years. The survey looked at customer service, value for money and accuracy of bills, so perhaps this is a good starting point. The other great advantage of Utility Warehouse is they have a team of local authorised distributors who can conduct a FREE energy review. This will give you an immediate indication of what you are paying against what savings can be made, and as well as being completely free, it only takes around 15 mins. Savings can be made, you just need to put it into action. Call me now and let’s see how much you could reduce your energy bills by. Jonathan - 07802 690589
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Are You Looking For A Nursery? Here are some important points to consider when looking for a nursery: Seal of approval: 1. Always ensure that the nursery you choose is registered with Ofsted in England. The registration certificate should be displayed together with a current certificate of Insurance at all times. 2. Does the nursery belong to a professional organisation such as National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), keeping it informed of current issues?
4. Has the nursery gained any awards of excellence, e.g. NDNA’s e-Quality Counts or Quality Counts? Happy, safe and clean: 1. Is there a safe and clean outside play area? Is the interior bright, warm, clean, well decorated and welcoming? Is the equipment good quality, clean, safe and appropriate? 2. What sort of meals are provided and at what time? Is the food fresh? Can they provide for special diets? Are the menus changed on a regular basis? Can parents provide input for these menus?
3. You should ask to see a copy of the most recent inspection report highlighting the quality of the provision and the appropriateness of equipment and facilities. All nurseries inspected in Scotland, Wales or England will have an 3. Do the children in the nursery look inspection report which shows the grading happy and well occupied? Are the and recommendations and/or actions for children using a variety of equipment further improvement. You can judge the and are staff involved with their play? nurseries capacity to improve by asking Are children able to access their own the nursery manager and/or staff how they toys and equipment? How will staff have addressed these actions. accommodate your child’s interests?
Jo Jingles Norwich Area offers structured programmes and classes for Nursery schools, toddler groups and surestarts. We can offer a wide variety of themed classes and we can produce programmes to match your current themes. All our classes comply with the Early Years Foundation stages and we cover a great deal of the criteria. All our staff are CRB checked, we hold full public and employees liability insurance and we have copyright permission for all music used. We can attend your setting on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly or
even a one-off basis depending on your budget and provide some musical fun with an educational slant. Jo Jingles classes are carefully structured and each week we introduce fun educational themes i.e. colours, shapes, numbers, animals using well-known nursery rhymes and action songs. Children get to have “hands-on” experience with at least two percussion instruments each week, for example drums, tambourine, bells and they get to join in with ‘little Jo’ who is always ready with the actions. He also knows over 1000 songs, some familiar and others that are unique to Jo Jingles. Our experienced presenters run classes in a friendly and informal manner so you can be safe in the knowledge that your child, and maybe you too will learn about music in a stimulating and secure environment. For further information please call Beckie on 01508 532547 Email: jojingles@rclifton.co.uk or visit our website: www.jojingles.com/norwich
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4. Are the staff happy, relaxed, well presented, calm and confident? 5. Ask about the staff to children ratios, how does the nursery ensure that the children are cared for safely, both in the nursery and on outings? Questions to ask: 1. Do parents and staff work in partnership recording and sharing your child’s activities and achievements? 2. Who will be your child’s key-worker and how is this decision made? A key-worker is a named member of staff who has more contact than others with your child, allowing them to build a relationship. Who will be your main contact and who will keep you informed? 3. What will the cost of childcare be and what does this include? For example nappies, meals, holiday charges etc.
4. Discuss activities of interest to you, for example; diet, potty training, emergency procedures, discipline and other nursery polices. Finally 1. Did you enjoy your visit? Was it friendly, relaxed and informative? Did your child enjoy it? 2. Your local family information service will keep an up-to-date list of registered providers. The local authority switchboard will have the telephone number or visit www.childcarefinder. 3. Look for your nearest NDNA member nursery at www.ndna.org.uk. 4. Speak to friends and family - personal recommendations are an excellent start. If possible look at more than one nursery before making your decision.
Abbey Kindergarten Pre-School ...has been registered in Wymondham since 1972. For the last 12 years the pre-school has operated from a large modern building at Ketts Park Community & Recreation Centre, Harts Farm Road, Wymondham. Registered with ‘Ofsted’ and rated as ‘Good’ the pre-school is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 12:15pm for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. There is a team of qualified, experienced and
friendly staff who are dedicated to offering ‘learning through play’ and plan activities and experiences to help children progress in their development. To arrange a visit or request more information please either telephone Jacqui on 07941 284143, email: Jacqui@abbeykindergarten.co.uk or visit our website www.abbeykindergarten.co.uk.
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Caring For A Loved One With Dementia... According to the Alzheimer’s Research Trust, there were about 820,000 people with dementia in the UK last year. The illness affects both men and women and while it mainly affects older people, there are 15,000 people in the UK under the age of 65 who have it. Dementia describes a range of symptoms including memory loss, problems with reasoning and communication skills and a reduction in a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. Types of dementia vary from mild cognitive impairment (where the person has memory problems) through Alzheimer’s disease (the most commonly diagnosed type of dementia) and vascular dementia, where the reduction in skills/abilities is more marked, to frontal lobe dementia (personality changes) and Lewy Bodies (hallucinatory experiences). Later stage dementia care is a particular area of care that is sadly lacking throughout many UK care homes.
Kingsley Healthcare are a mid-sized East Anglia-based organisation, providing quality Residential, Nursing, Respite and Learning Disabilities care support and they are now making this a specialism in their personcentred approach to dementia care, throughout their homes, for individuals in their twilight years. Mandy Masters is the Operations Director for Dementia Care & Specialist Services at Kingsley. She says, “Over the past two years we have been working tirelessly to make person-centred care a natural part of every day in our care homes and embed this into the culture. Our approach to dementia care has produced a huge improvement in people’s wellbeing across the Kingsley Healthcare Group.
themselves so we look at why a person is behaving in a certain way and what we can do to help.” The metaphor of a butterfly is used to illustrate how care can be delivered in a more natural way. Staff need to ‘flit’ between individuals, sometimes being still, at other times actively connecting with the person they are caring for.
support teams to go about their everyday work. The routine and task focus of the day is completely removed and every day we just let the day unfold, this creates a wonderful place for people to live and work together. We are really making a difference and seeing this work, by giving individuals the chance to thrive as well as giving the support teams the chance to develop the specialist skills they need.”
She continues, “Person-centred care can be achieved by changing the way we
Contact: info@kingsleyhealthcare.co.uk.
Meal times have been transformed into a sociable event and people are eating better as a result. Behaviours are treated as a way of people trying to communicate and express
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Become A King In The Kitchen ...with Age UK Norfolk and The Joy of Food. Age UK Norfolk and The Joy of Food are joining forces to deliver Kitchen Kings, a free cookery course for men over 55 who want to increase their confidence in the kitchen and produce economical, healthy home cooked meals. Kitchen Kings is perfect for older men who previously may not have had a role in the kitchen at home and who have now become carers for their partners or widowers, or men who simply have never learned to cook for themselves and are now taking an interest. The focus of the course is delicious dishes that are simple to prepare and don’t cost a fortune. Groups are kept small to ensure beginner cooks have a positive and supportive environment in which to learn. Judith Head, Day Services Coordinator at Age UK Norfolk said: “Age UK Norfolk offers a variety of services and activities to older people to support them to maintain
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their independence for longer. As we grow older nutrition becomes increasingly important to our wellbeing and ensuring good health is vital to continued independent living.” Men over 55 are invited to sign up for the course which consists of four, two hour cookery lessons running over four weeks and which will be held at the Denny Centre in Diss in January 2013. Age UK Norfolk and The Joy of Food hope this will be the first of a series of older men’s cookery courses running across Norfolk. The course is free and all food and equipment is provided. Sessions will run on Monday afternoons from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, starting 14th January 2013. To find out more or to sign up for the course, please contact Judith Head on 01379 640 741 or email: dennycentre@ageuknorfolk.org.uk.
Healthy Aging Tips How to feel young and live life to the fullest. Healthy aging is about much more than staying physically healthy-it’s about maintaining your sense of purpose and your zest for life.
If you’re not sure where to get started, try some of the following suggestions:
As we grow older, we experience an increasing number of major life changes, including retirement, the loss of loved ones, and physical changes. How we handle these changes, as well as regular dayto-day stresses, is the key to aging well. With these tips for healthy aging, you can live with meaning and joy throughout your senior years. A key ingredient in the recipe for healthy aging is the continuing ability to find meaning and joy in life. As you age, your life will change and you will lose things that previously occupied your time and gave your life purpose.
• Play with your grandchildren or a favorite pet
For example, you may retire from your career or your children may move far away. But this is not a time to stop moving forward. Later life can be a time of exciting new adventures if you let it. Everyone has different ways of experiencing meaning and joy, and the activities you enjoy may change over time.
• Pick up a long-neglected hobby
• Learn something new (an instrument, a foreign language, a new game) • Get involved in your community (volunteer or attend a local event) • Take a class or join a club • Go on a weekend trip to a place you’ve never visited • Spend time in nature (take a walk, go fishing, enjoy a scenic view) The possibilities are endless. The important thing is to find activities that are both meaningful and enjoyable. Whatever your preference, taking time to nourish your spirit is never wasted.
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Manor Court Day Care
Able Community Care
Manor Court Day Care Centre for the elderly is based in Griston, Norfolk.
...is a Norfolk company which has been providing live-in care services since 1980.
It is open 5 days a week Monday Friday from 9am - 4pm.
a fully trained staff team who believe in promoting independence in all individuals.
We have around 36 guests per day all aged 55+, with social services funded and private places available.
Reminiscence activities are available for individuals with dementia.
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
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.
Our services are provided to adults of all ages who want to remain living in their own homes and community rather than moving into residential care. Over the past 31 years we have provided over 50 million hours of care in people’s homes from the North of Scotland down to The Channel Islands. In addition to providing permanent livein care at home on a long term basis, Able can also provide the following care packages: • Respite care for family carers who need a well-earned break. • A carer to accompany a person who wants to go on holiday or to visit relatives. • Long term care to a person who wishes to share the care. For example, Able can provide one or two weeks of care, then the family
the next period etc. on a flexible, rotational basis. • A “Home From Hospital” care package offering convalescent live-in care at home. In 2012 the social care situation is hard to understand. Every day another news item complicates the issues and many people lose sight of their entitlements and become anxious and worried. Able’s website; www.uk-care. com provides comprehensive information and there is an option to sign up for our free, weekly care Newsflash. Approximately 1,000 people have already signed up to receive this each week to keep up to date with information that may affect them or their family.
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24 MOTORING REVIEW
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Peugeot 208 Feline 1.6 THP 3dr By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist. “APART FROM track days where do you get as much fun”? That’s kind of what my brain kept repeating each time I got behind the wheel of this fun supermini. Everything about the new Peugeot 208 is so exciting - right from the tiny, sporty steering wheel to the grip the car has around corners. I really feel Peugeot is back on track with its contribution to the hot-hatch market. Way back in the 205 GTI days the French car maker had that particular market sewn up – and the 205 was, and still is, an icon in the motoring world. The 208 will become a legend too; no doubt about it. It has the looks, feel and performance of a true supermini as well as all the safety gadgetry you need for modern day motoring. My test car looked superb cloaked in a Spirit Grey paintjob combined with a black and grey leather effect interior trim. Its 17 inch alloys looked fat against its diminutive but muscular body and its rear spoiler and double chrome tailpipes looked ‘the dog’s’. On starting the engine, the 1598 cc engine sounds promising, and once you engage first gear and take off, you know this car is not your usual little motor. For a start,
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the gearshifts feel precise and sporty and the car is eager - it’s like a dog straining at its leash until it can find an open stretch. Then, when you do find a suitable uncluttered bit of road, you can set the 208 free. That’s when it sits back on its haunches for a moment before launching into a blistering attack on the asphalt. The 156 bhp is certainly apparent and the 0-62 mph comes in 8.1 seconds, climbing where legal, (German autobahns calling?) to 134 mph. Available in both three and five door body style variants, the 208 is certainly the embodiment of an exciting new direction for Peugeot. No surprise then that there has been an incredible and positive response to the new 208, illustrated by over 7,500 orders so far. It really has been a tremendous start for the car, as it was also named ‘Best Supermini’ at the Auto Express Awards during the first week of launch. The 208 also obtained five stars from Euro NCAP, certifying its safety credentials, and was the first car in its segment to achieve this following the introduction of more demanding review criteria. So, if you still want hatchback practicality but you are also after a uniquely intuitive and pleasurable driving experience, stop off at your local Peugeot dealer and take a test drive. You won’t be disappointed.
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• Rapid
• Max speed: 134 mph
• Good looking
• 0-62 mph: 8.1 secs
• Fun • Safe CONS • The UK has a 70 mph limit
• Combined mpg: 48.7 • Engine: 1598cc 4 cylinder 16 valve petrol • Max. power (bhp): 156 at 6000 rpm • Max. torque (lb/ft): 192 at 1750-4000 rpm • CO2: 135 g/km • Price: £16,895 on the road
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Winter Family Car Safety Here is everything you need to know about travelling in the car with your little ones this winter: Getting Your Family Ready 1. Make sure your car seats are fitted correctly so that your children will be as safe and comfortable as possible. This should include checking that the harness and headrest is at the right height for your child. 2. Pack the car the night before, so if you are leaving early in the morning, you just have to pop in the kids, the change bag and a couple of favourite teddy bears and you are good to go! 3. Make sure you have extra drinks for the children and a flask of hot coffee / milk for unexpected delays. 4. Make sure your mobile is fully charged if you need to keep in touch with family or friends whilst on the move. 5. Have an empty plastic bag to store all the rubbish which accumulates during a long car journey - think banana skins, discarded chocolate wrappers, used baby wipes. A bag is also handy if there is an unexpected bout of travel sickness. 6. Best in-car munchies? Dried fruit, cheese sticks and the more chewy, less crumbly of the cereal bars. 7. Make sure you have a good collection of DVD’s that suit all the children for when they are allowed screen time! 8. If you have boys, make sure you have a couple of empty bottles if they need an emergency wee!
9. Have plenty of baby wipes for in-car nappy 15. Check online before you set off for changes, dirty hands and chocolate faces. any major delays or accidents and have It is a good idea to get your little ones to in mind key service stations to stop at. wear two thin(ish) tops, so you can whip Everyone has their favourite service the dirty one off as soon as you arrive stations on regular long distance drives leaving the clean and sparkling one below. and clean, family friendly services are a godsend when everyone is a bit 10. Store a few surprises in the front seat for flustered and tired. Luckily though, those un-timely fractious moments, such most services stations are now geared as pens and papers for extra games, up to make your life easier. At Moto some interactive books and a couple of service stations you’ll find a Baby little animal toys. Feeding Station with free Organix babyfood, bowls, spoons, steribottles, 11. Although obvious, try and plan your nappies, bibs and wipes, plus car driving time around one or two of seat-style high chairs. your babies or children’s sleep times. Sometimes letting the little ones run wild 16. Check out play facilities at all morning lends itself to a more relaxed www.motorwayservices.info afternoon drive. Sometimes travelling at where Britain’s service stations night may be preferable so they all sleep are reviewed and rated. - although you need to make sure you aren’t too tired and settling a little one When you stop, try to allow enough into a new environment late at night can time for your toddler or older child sometimes be a bit testing. have a run around before herding them back into the car. Having the chance 12. Divide and conquer. Keep as much to burn off steam helps to minimise space as possible between siblings in the squabbling and boisterousness when back - the closer they are, the feistier you set off again. they can get. Try a physical boundary like a pillow between them.
17. It is always important that your car is ready to hit the road when travelling in cold conditions. Make sure you have an ice scraper or de-icer, some extra windscreen washer fluid and plenty of fuel in the car! There is nothing worse than stopping 10 minutes into your journey with children to fill the car up, especially if you are travelling at night. Give your car a small maintenance check, looking at tyre pressure, windscreen washer fluid, water and oil levels. Make sure these are all topped up before you start your journey. 18. It is no myth, when children hit a certain age, rather than simply cry, they constantly moan ‘are we nearly there yet?’ Keep a mental note of some good ‘in car’ games to while away the boredom that always hits on long car journeys.
13. Pack some blankets and have hats and gloves ready should you need them at a moment’s notice. 14. If going on a journey that is likely to last longer than two hours, make sure you plan a stop as newborn babies should not be in car seats for longer than two hours at any one time. Research has proven that if in seated position for long periods of time it could lead to restrictions in airways and hinder spinal development.
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