Wymondham, Dereham & Watton September 2013

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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 we’re 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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Wymondham Helicopter Group We are official volunteers for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

We formed the Wymondham Helicopter Group about 6 years ago to help raise funds for the charity.

We felt to support the charity as it is a life saving one, which cuts the time from the accident to hospital from hours to minutes.

We put on concerts, dances, coffee mornings etc, we also support the charity itself by assisting at other events.

We put on events all over Norfolk and into Suffolk, using halls, Theatre’s, function rooms etc. We have had different artistes, from 60’s, 70’s bands, brass bands, choirs etc.

We have a small web site www.wymondhamhelicoptergroup.btck. co.uk e-mail helen.norman.i@uwclub. net or phone 01953 600563.

If anyone would like to help us or the charity please get in touch. We are always on the lookout for raffle prizes

and sponsorship. We have raised between £15000 and £20000 so far.

does not need to fly to Cambridge and back to Norwich every day.

The charity itself was started in 2000 with one helicopter flying 1 day a week.

We would like to offer our congratulations to Mr Andrew EgertonSmith who this year was awarded the MBE. Mr Egerton-Smith was the person who thought of the idea of an Air Ambulance in the East Anglia region back in 2000.

It has now got 2 helicopters flying 365 days a year, it cost about 6-7 million pounds a year to keep the helicopters flying.

One of the helicopters can now night fly, the second one to night fly will arrive next year.

It also has a system on the helicopters that warn the pilot if there are power lines ahead and all flights have a doctor present as well.

He is the chairman of the trustees and was awarded the MBE for his charity work, we do thank him as a couple who have the privilege of being part of a wonderful and worthwhile charity.

Helen & Norman Illsley.

(Offical volunteerrs for the EAAA charity 1083876)

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It operates one out of Norwich Airport, the other one has to at the moment fly from Norwich Airport to operate out of Cambridge each day.

They are raising funds so they can build a hanger in Cambridge so it

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Celebrating 15 Years of Award Winning Hearing Care The multi-award winning Hearing Care Centre is this month celebrating its 15th Anniversary with a series of events across Suffolk and Norfolk.

In just 15 years one local entrepreneur has gone from being a single mum with a hefty business loan, struggling almost single handed to build her business, to having one of the most respected companies in the hearing care sector, prescribing and fitting the latest hearing aid technology to patients.

This achievement from Karen Finch, owner of The Hearing Care Centre, is worthy of public approbation but, in the early years, she managed to do all of this whilst looking after two young children!

Born in Ipswich, from a medical family, Karen had a career in sales. After having a family, in 1993 she worked as an administrator for a healthcare company, before joining the NHS. In 1997 she took her audiology exams and whilst working as an employee, recognised a significant gap in the market; the need for a business that put ethical, holistic hearing care before profit.

Despite the huge risks, she re-mortgaged her home to set up The Hearing Care Centre in rented property in Ipswich.

As the demand for the company’s services grew, Karen recognised that she

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needed more audiologists, so invested £100,000 to train two existing employees. Now the company has five audiologists, operating in nineteen centres covering East Anglia. 40% of all the company’s business is repeat and in the most recent customer survey, patients gave a satisfaction average of 98%!

15 years on, Karen’s passion for helping to improve people’s hearing has not wavered.

“I truly love my job and consider myself a very lucky person. My team and I help to change and improve the lives of hundreds of people every year.

However, we are all too aware that there are still many people out there struggling with hearing loss, who have yet to take action. I urge these people to heed these few words. Use it or lose it!”

Open Day Events - Free Hearing Tests To celebrate the company’s anniversary and to encourage people those with hearing loss, but yet to take action, The Hearing Care Centre has organised a series of events, whereby they will be offering many of their services free of charge, including hearing tests, professional advice,

hearing aid demonstrations and much more…

Wednesday 25th Cecil Amey Opticians, Attleborough

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Thursday 26th Cecil Amey Opticians, Harleston

Monday 23rd Cecil Amey Opticians, Wymondham Tuesday 24th Cecil Amey Opticians, Dereham

Appointments are essential.

To book yours call Freephone 0800 096 2637 or visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk

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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‘September Splendour’ Anglia Computer Solutions A fundraising event in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices. A flower arranging evening entitled ‘September Splendour’ will be taking place at Eye Community Centre on Monday 23rd September featuring the very talented and popular Alan Smith from Ipswich. Alan has visited the centre on many previous occasions and has always attracted a large audience his work is superb and his commentary on

the evening is always very informative entertaining and amusing. Doors will open at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start tickets are £10.00 to include tea/coffee and homemade biscuits.

It is recommended that tickets be purchased in advance to avoid any disappointment please call Pauline on 01379 650938.

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

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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.

If you are setting up a new office, or expanding a business you may need a Telephone line, ADSL, a PC, a Wireless or Cabled Network, CCTV or Portable Appliance Testing.

Anglia Computer Solutions Ltd can provide you with a complete office solution with the following range of services: • Cabled networks, Category 5 and 6 can be installed, certified and upgraded as required.

• Wireless Network Surveys using an industry standard software tool Airmagnet will enable correct planning, ensure adequate coverage and find areas of low coverage. Surveys are available from £50.

Implementation follows!

• Telephone lines can be provided with a low monthly cost of £12.65 +VAT. Installation is a standard cost of £105 + VAT, if required.

• Business grade ADSL can be provided from £22.50 + VAT per month.

Telephony services: 1. Add a second phone line and have no monthly costs. Use an existing broadband

connection with Voice over IP. Allows employees to call the office without tying up the main customer line.

2. For larger businesses save money on an expensive and inflexible PBX and use Voice over IP technology instead. Free calls between sites/phones, cheap calls to landlines and mobiles, a multitude of call features all controllable by you via a web portal.

• Analogue and IP CCTV systems for protecting staff, as a theft/behaviour deterrent or as an extra set of eyes for areas such as car parks, door entrances, counters, shop floors and stock areas.

A high resolution four vandal proof dome camera and DVR system starts at £540 (hardware only).

• Portable Appliance testing for small Offices and Businesses will ensure that equipment meets Health and Safety regulations.

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A Look At Motor Fleet Insurance.....

How Was Your Summer Holiday?

Priory Insurance Brokers have been providing and arranging motor fleet insurance for over 25 years.

Or maybe you haven’t had a holiday yet and are one of those lucky people who wait till the children go back to school and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of sunny September days.

If your company operates a motor fleet of 2 or more vehicles, let Priory find a package to suit your needs and budget.

From mini fleets to multi vehicle fleets, our specialist team of advisors will search our panel of leading insurers to find a motor fleet insurance policy that’s right for you, whatever your line of business.

In a highly competitive market, we pride ourselves on delivering to our clients the best possible policies and the most competitive premiums for their vehicles.

Our fleet policies can accommodate cars, vans, trucks and plant and can start from just 2 vehicles.

In many cases we have agreed specialist rates with our panel of

Insurers to ensure you receive the most competitive premium. Whether you are a Sole Trader or Limited Company, large or small, we will provide you with a dedicated account handler who will always be on hand to discuss policy covers.

We can provide a wide range of insurance solutions including: • Full European Cover.

• Any age of drivers.

• Any business or pleasure, including Haulage and Private Hire.

• 2 Vehicles onwards.

• Any Driver or Named.

• Breakdown Cover.

• Full Claims Management.

• Network of UK approved repairers.

For more information or advice, please feel free to call in to our Wymondham Office.

Whatever you did, wherever you went or are going - we at KBA all hope that you have a lovely time. Our summer holiday was busy, usually our offices go quiet over the summer - but not this year, we have been busy seeing our clients and getting their accounts and tax ready in plenty of time for the deadlines.

know you could even be lucky enough to qualify for some extra funds. Maybe you don’t claim tax credits - wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly how much tax you need to pay this year before Christmas? No need to rush around in January worrying about how much that tax bill will be and how much you have already paid.

Many of our clients asked us to complete their accounts by 31 July 2013 so that they could provide the exact figure for their family tax credits. If you were one of these people, have a gold star! If like me you weren’t, then maybe you might like some help in getting your accounts done so that you can ring through your actual figures earlier this year. There is nothing like that feeling of relief when you know that your tax return is in and your tax credits are all up to date. Here at KBA we would be pleased to help you so that you have peace of mind that everything is up to date. You never

We still offer that no obligation free initial meeting so why not come and see us and let us help you sort out your accounts and tax this year.

Our ethos is only to help where we can and to help you save as much as possible.

This applies to self assessment, company accounts, tax returns. Payroll, debt chasing and so much more.

Why not call us on 01953 457173 or email: Kerry@kerrybutcher.co.uk.

We hope to hear from you.

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Sound Sleep Bed Warehouse ...are celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year, established in 1993.

Family business started by my father in Burnley in Lancashire. Lancashire being the heart of the bed and textile industry.

In 1996, we built a purpose built factory on our site in Winfarthing to eliminate the travelling every week. In 2000, I joined the company and managed the factory and showroom. In 2002, my father retired and I took on the complete management of the business. I developed the company and pushed the company in the direction of the retail side, focusing on advertising and awareness of our existence of the company. 2007, I made the decision to scale down the manufacturing and just make the 6 most popular mattresses and bring in some brand names and move the showroom in to the new building. We have continued to expand over the past few years and brought in brands like Relyon, Sealy, Salus and this year we became the area’s first Silentnight and Rest Assured Official Stockist with 15 models on our shop floor. The advantage of being an Official Stockist is that we are able to have access to the best offers and promotions that Silentnight Brands offer throughout the year.

The business is run by me and the sales team is me, my mother Trish and my sister Amie. Having worked in mattress factories and bed shops all of our adult lives, we have the best training and class ourselves as mattress specialists. Most bed sales people have never set foot in a bed factory, certainly not been working in production. The shop has over 100 beds on display. We sell divans, mattresses, bedsteads, bedding, headboards,

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adjustable beds, bunk beds and now even have a TV bed.

Mattresses include pocket sprung, open coil, foam, memory foam and latex.

Memory Foam and Latex are the most supportive fillings and when you top them on top of pocket springs, in my opinion that gives the best supporting mattress.

Drawer and Ottoman storage options are increasingly popular due to the shortage of space in many homes.

What size bed to go for

Delivery Memory foam has been the buzz word in mattresses for years, but as memory foam is a heat based visco-elastic, there are many different options that can rival them by using natural fillings like latex or wool, silk and cashmere.

We have many mattresses that feature ‘Edgeguard’ - Edgeguard is Foam Encapsulated pocket springs, basically is a foam wall encasing the springs giving a firmer edge and allows you to sleep right up to the edge without the feeling that you might fall out.

What do I sleep on I personally sleep on a superking size 2000 pocket sprung mattress topped with wool, silk, cotton and cashmere.

The reason for this is that I like a softer feeling mattress as I find this supports my back far better than a firmer one.

What’s the best mattress for a bad back It depends. There is no wrong or right answer. Everyone is different. However we can talk you through the benefits of different mattresses depending on whether you like something firmer or on the softer side.

We deliver all of our own products and offer free assembly on divan beds.

Delivery is usually from stock, or within a week or so if it is something that has to be ordered specially. Nowadays, divan beds are very trendy. We have colour swatches with over 20 different colours available and you can add matching headboards.

Its always best to have the biggest mattress you can, providing it goes upstairs! It’s scientifically proven that the bigger bed you have the better you sleep, as partner disturbance and heat generated from another person in bed is the reason for you turning or stirring, causing you to have broken sleep.

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Dereham’s Newest Attraction Dereham Windmill - ‘A Community Exhibition Centre’.

On the 7th of September 2013, Dereham will be celebrating the opening of a new attraction. After several years of closure, East Dereham Five Storey Tower Windmill has received a much needed facelift. Today the windmill is simply known as Dereham Windmill - ‘A Community Exhibition Centre’. It is located at Greenfields Road, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 3TE. The windmill’, a Grade 2 Listed building, was built in 1836. After many previous attempts to gaining funding, the mill had been boarded-up since 2010.

In late 201, a new board of Trustees formed and carried out extensive consultation with schools and community groups to identify whether there would be any requirement to reopen the mill and if so, what useful purpose it could serve. The results of the consultation came back with a resounding requirement to save the windmill and use it as a community exhibition centre which could be changed on a monthly basis for

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different groups of people/children.

The next challenge was to identify funding from sponsors who could see the potential in this project and provide the much needed cash to make the vision a reality. The evidence provided by the consultation must have been very compelling as by February 2013, sufficient funding was identified to carry out the work needed.

So, when Dereham windmill opens to the public in September, visitors will not just be able to see the inside of a windmill but will be able to see this month’s exhibitions and displays supplied by the pupils of Northgate School. The windmill will not be a working windmill but there will be interpretation boards which will help to explain how the windmill worked in the past. There is also a video presentation on the ground floor explaining the renovation process and video of the upper floors for those who cannot manage the steep stairs. The windmill is set in large beautiful grounds, including a picnic area for your

enjoyment, please note that currently refreshment and toilet facilities are unavailable, however the Trustee are currently working hard to raise enough funds to install these facilities in the near future.

The Grand Opening day will take place on Saturday 7th of September when the General Public will be able to enter the Windmill from 2pm.

The normal opening days will be Wednesday, Saturday and Sundays from 10:30am to 3:30pm. Admission charges are £2.50 for adults, £2.00 for concessions and £1.00 for under 16’s.

If you would like know more or need directions to visit the windmill www.derehamwindmill.co.uk or ring 01362 691164.

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Welcome to Breckland Secure IT Networks Computer Services & Anglia Mobile Solutions

Every IT customer is different, with a different level of understanding and their own unique needs. Secure IT understand this and aim to provide a specifically tailored service to every customer.

For over 10 years we have strived to provide a vast range of services at competitive and low prices to give our customers the best possible value for money and satisfaction.

We provide Brand New PC & Laptop Systems to Pre-Owned or Refurbished at fantastic low prices with many of our factory refurbished laptops coming with a 12 month RTB warranty.

We offer a health check service at just £35 inc vat which includes virus scanning and spyware removal.

We offer you a full computing service at good value for money.

We have just launched our sister company Anglia Mobile Solutions Mobile phone repairs and services from unlocking your phones to repairing your screens and touchscreens. We have specialised in iphone, ipad &

smartphone repairs since their release, from screens and touchscreens to software re-flashing at fantastic prices… iPhone 4/4s replacement lcd’s for only £40 fitted. iPad 3/iPad 4 (ipad with retina display) Digitizer touchpad Black High Quality from only £70 fitted.

Why not pop in and see what we have to offer? www.brecklandcomputerservices.co.uk www.angliamobilesolutions.co.uk 01362 852188

Whether its consultancy, design, implementation, installation or support, or any of the other services offered

by Secure IT, they will aim to provide an efficient, understandable service.

Because of the bespoke nature of Secure IT’s services, they always aim to have a strong personal relationship with their clients, this is made possible by their approachable and accessible team of engineers, who most importantly, speak in plain English.

Secure IT also work with smaller companies who don’t have their own IT department but want honest, proactive and reliable outsourced IT solutions.

Secure I.T. Networks is very much a part of the wider IT industry. Working in partnership with some of the best-known names, like Microsoft, Apple, Cisco and HP - and are in touch with many other IT companies, some of whom are comfortable going to Secure IT for advice and consultation.

Secure IT has a broad range of services for companies of all sizes and natures, most of which are offered both on a pay-as-you-go basis or on a running contractual basis. Secure IT is always willing to offer simple, understandable advice on all of its services, such as Cloud Solutions - online virtual servers for digital storage, Business Continuity that assists your business with consistency and recovery, Internet Services which include finding the most suitable internet options for your business and also offers back-up and recovery for your data.

However, the very ‘bread and butter’ of Secure IT Networks is their Maintenance and Support services which covers almost all queries and issues that could be had with IT from file-sharing to virus protection to telecoms and server management.

For more information about Secure IT Networks please give them a call on: 0845 836 7486 or visit their website: www.secure-it.co.uk

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Tiny Soccer Stars Tiny Soccerstars sessions are specially designed to give children their first touch with a ball.

Our fully interactive sessions use a range of equipment to help children improve their gross and fine motor skills.

grown-ups!) with the chance to get involved, make friends and learn some great footballing skills in a fun and stimulating environment.

We provide a structured programme of football coaching for toddlers and young children.

Class sizes are limited and are organised depending on age so children are with their peers and the games, skills and drills are age appropriate.

The content of our sessions has been developed by specialists in Early Years learning and qualified FA coaches and encourage the children’s mental as well and physical ability, and also aids their mental and physical development.

The programme teaches and develops all the basic football skills and on completion a child will be able to control the ball with all parts of their feet and body.

We are passionate about fitness and believe it is vital to encourage children to get involved from a young age. An active life is a happy, healthier life. Tiny Soccerstars provides little ones (and

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Twinkling Stars - walking to 2.5 years Shining Stars - 2 to 3 years Shooting Stars - 3 years to school age The children have a fantastic time – why not come along and join the footie fun? Contact us today. See the ‘venues’ section of our website for the full timetable of sessions in your area.

For more information contact: Jo Marchant Tel: 07821 030106 Email: jo@tinysoccerstars.co.uk Visit: www.tinysoccerstars.co.uk

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The New Eccles Hall School Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Rated “Outstanding” in our most recent review by the Independent Schools Inspectorate 2011.

The New Eccles Hall School, set in 33 acres of beautiful Norfolk countryside, is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for children of mixed ability, aged five to eighteen.

Many pupils who attend the school hold Statements of Special Educational Needs.

The school provides a broad curriculum in which all pupils are able to fulfil their potential and, where possible, achieve excellence; our Individual Teaching Unit is central to tailoring each child’s curriculum and with no more than 150 pupils we are able to address the individual needs of each pupil.

Approximately one third of pupils board at the school, most are weekly boarders. The small Sixth Form is housed in a separate building and has its own facilities.

The Albemarle International Study Centre is also included in the grounds, where international students are fully integrated into the academic and social life of the school, contributing to and enhancing the provision of the school in the very broadest sense.

We support pupils’ academic and social development, encouraging independence both in learning and living so that pupils have the skills necessary for success at school and in the future.

Socially the school’s intention is that pupils accept each other and learn to live easily and confidently with each other and with adults.

They are encouraged to hold a sense of self-respect and a respect for others and their environment.

Upon leaving Eccles Hall they do so as eager, adaptable young people, wellequipped to accept responsibilities in the adult world.

Coppelia School of Dance ...is an IDTA accredited Dance School offering tuition in a wide range of dance subjects.

We support, encourage and nurture students from a young age, giving them exciting opportunities to perform on stage and in Professional Theatres.

Our students are offered IDTA Graded Examinations which are recognised by Ofqual, and these

achievements count towards University applications.

Your child will receive the best tuition from fully qualified professional teachers.

For more information telephone 01362 692126.

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The Norfolk Bead Shop Iceni Botanical Artists The summer is practically over and the children are back at school so maybe it’s time for mums to have some fun and learn a new skill!

The friendly staff at the Norfolk Bead Shop runs various workshops which teach you the professional techniques of jewellery making, enabling you to make beautiful jewellery for yourself or as gifts for your friends and family (don’t forget, Christmas is fast approaching!) Workshop prices start at £7.50.

If jewellery making isn’t for you, they sell a range of beautiful handmade jewellery at affordable prices or they can make a bespoke piece to order to match a special outfit.

If you are getting married or celebrating a special occasion, they can help you design your own jewellery so you will look your very best.

They also recently launched their new superior range of jewellery using the very finest beads and findings.

With an ever changing stock of beads, findings and everything you need to

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make beautiful jewellery, they offer a warm and friendly welcome, with helpful advice always available.

A competitively priced repair service is available for those treasured pieces that are broken or are just looking a little tired - or if you prefer, they can be redesigned in a more contemporary fashion.

For a free quotation, call into the shop at 28 Middleton Street, Wymondham.

Further details on their website www.norfolkbeadshop.com or telephone 01953 601175

This dedicated group of artists host their fourth annual exhibition at the Wymondham Arts Centre with an Opening night on Monday 16th September at 6pm.

The exhibition continues until 22nd September 10am -5pm Sunday 12noon - 5pm.

Botanical Art is a specialist field and their work ranges from accurate plant portraits to free loose interpretations showing strong vibrant colours to delicate intricate details. The quality of work is breathtaking and their members hold some leading artists in this field. They have one common interest and that is their love of flowers and all it beholds. This is an exhibition not to be missed especially for the keen gardeners and plant lovers.

Compositions vary as you can see here with the Meconopsis Study by Hazel Rush where a background has been introduced to combine with the habitat of the flower.

Alternatively the Chinese Lantern Study

by Rose-Marie Chapman seen here is a detailed painting of a section of the subject. The group is also involved in a long-term project to paint the special and sometimes rare wild flowers to be found

in parts of Breckland. It is hoped this will come together in an exhibition for people to appreciate this wealth of flora in our locality.

If you would like to contact the group do visit their website at www.icenibotanicalartists.co.uk or tel:01953 861014.

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Aldridge Crafts And Champagne Moments Te: 01953 454976 Visit: www.aldridgecrafts.co.uk.

We have thousands of crafting supplies including stamps, inks, dyes, peel-offs and decoupage from many top brands including Memory Box, Cosmic Shimmer, Ranger, Hunkydory and Stix2.

Not only that, but we also stock a huge choice of beads, findings and jewellery making tools, we also run jewellery making workshops on-site.

In addition to jewellery making workshops we also run papercrafting and other crafting sessions on-site, in our shop, for all levels of ability. If crafting isn’t for you we also stock a large, varied range of homemade jewellery, wedding stationery and a gorgeous selection of handbags.

Wednesday�������������������������� 25th Sept 2-4pm, Polymer Clay Workshop with Gill Thompson, £20.00 Wednesday���������������� 2nd Oct 2-4pm, Tree of Life Wire Pendant, £18.00 Thurs 3rd Oct 6-8pm, Indigoblu Workshop, £15.00 Sunday 6th October 10-3pm, All Day Collage Canvas Project, £40.00 (repeated workshop includes £10 goodie bag) £40.00 We Wednesday ����������������������� 9th ������������� Oct 2-4pm Briolettes on Parade Bracelet, £18.00 Thursday 10th October 6-8pm Fantastic Fairies Card Project, £15.00

Craft Workshops Head in Store - Limited Places - book now Booking is essential. Payment is required at time of booking.

Friday 11th October 6-8pm Christmas Card featuring Memory Box Dies, £15.00

Wednesday 4th September 2-4pm, Multi Strand Necklace, £18.00

Wednesday����������������������������� 16th October 2-4pm Buttons!

Create jewelry with buttons £15.00

Wednesday��������������������������� 11th Sept 2-4pm, Floating Necklace and Earring Set, £15.00

Thursday 24th October 6-8pm Paper Flower Wreath £15.00

Wednesday���������������������������� 18th Sept 2-4pm, Dragonfly Fusible film Brooch, £15.00

Sunday 27th October 10-3pm Handmade Photobook Project, £30.00

Thursday 19th Septembert 6-8pm, Beginners Cardmaking - Birdhouse Card, £12.50

By booking you agree to our booking/ cancellation T&Cc available to see online and in-store.

Needlecraft We provide a wide range of haberdashery for the Wymondham area and this means that whatever you want, we are sure we can provide you with it.

Our experienced staff focus on offering top quality products with a personal service. We can offer you expert advice, having been established for over 30 years, and our friendly atmosphere makes us even more appealing for customers.

We can offer you: • Fabrics • Dress Fabrics • Curtain Fabrics • Patchwork Cottons • Large stockist of Wool • DMC Threads • Haberdashery • Curtain Alterations • Dress Alterations • Net Curtains

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Should You Buy Pet Insurance?

Vet bills are becoming more expensive, and a lot of pet owners are beginning to consider pet insurance.

Choosing whether or not to get pet insurance can be challenging.

Pet insurance is much the same as human health insurance; you pay a small amount on a monthly basis and the insurer reimburses you when you incur a medical bill, except, with pets, if you’re not insured and the pet falls ill, you will have to pay, there is no animal NHS. We’ve put together some pros and cons of pet insurance.

Pros • Provides your pet with affordable care should they become seriously ill.

• Depending on your plan, costly emergency procedures are usually covered.

• Once fatal pet illnesses are now treatable, although they can be expensive still, if you’re covered these costs will be affordable.

• Most offer discounts when insuring more than one pet.

Cons • Most have deductibles, co-pays and caps that may limit your pay outs.

• With some plans, pre-existing conditions may not be covered.

• Many breed specific conditions (hip dysplasia in retrievers for example).

• Money spent on premium payments is gone (as apposed to money in a health savings accounts, for example) When purchasing any pet insurance plan, the most important consideration must be the long-term health and wellbeing of your pet.

Shop around and talk to as many pet insurers as you can.

However, if there isn’t a plan which you are comfortable taking out, your best bet may be just to start a small saving account which you can deposit money into ever so often to potentially pay for your pets healthcare if and when you need to.

Dapper Dogs At Dapper Dogs it’s very spacious, a friendly environment and an air conditioned salon to help keep your dogs comfortable.

Dapper Dogs is open between Monday-Friday 9am until 5pm and occasional Saturdays to suit everyones needs.

We have a lot to offer whether it’s just anal glands/nail clippings/ a brush or just simply a soothing bath; we are here for your dog and your needs.

We groom all breeds and cater for all temperaments and style to your dogs requirements. If booked by prior appointment we can offer exclusive use of the salon for your dog and you.

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If he or she is nervous or has behavioural issues with other dogs we can help!

So if you have any questions or queries call us on 01953 453459, visit: www.dapperdogs-attleborough.co.uk or just pop in and see us.

We are located in the centre of Attleborough between The Flower Box and the Griffin.

We shall look forward to seeing you soon.

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Blue Sea Aquatics

Microchip Law

We cater to all your marine and tropical needs.

Are You a Responsible Pet Owner?

We have a large selection of aquariums, starting at £40.00.

We also have a comprehensive stock of marine, tropical and pond accessories including solutions, additives, algaes, and electrical components like pumps and sterilisers to name a few.

As well as marine, tropical and pond accessories, we also have a stock of informative and enthusiast books and magazines so that anybody, not matter how novice, can get started with owning and keeping marine, pond and tropical fish.

As well as books and magazines we also have a lot of free information and expertise in keeping marine and tropical fish.

Come in store and speak to us or go online to our website and view the ‘information pages’ where you’ll find a huge amount of information about acclimatisation of fish, indentifying algae and many more topics.

Our opening hours are as follows: Monday - Saturday 10.00am till 5.00pm Sunday 10.00 till 4.00pm Contact Us: Tel: 01953 883239 Email: admin@blueseaaquatics.co.uk Visit: www.blueseaaquatics.co.uk

As of 2016, every dog owner in England will have to microchip their animal - the new compulsory legislation comes under plans intended to reduce the number of strays in the UK. The microchip will be coded with owners’ details, enabling vets to locate the owners if a dog is found, and owners who do not comply could face fines of up to £500.

An incredibly amount of taxpayers’ money - £57million per year - is spent on caring for and rehoming stray dogs.

The new ruling will hopefully cut this figure dramatically and save over 100,000 dogs from being abandoned and left homeless.

Microchipping is a simple and inexpensive solution that gives pet owners peace of mind - It allows vets to locate the owners of s stray dog if one is brought into the practice.

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It’s also much easier to trace and find a stolen dog.

The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group are now running a special offer whereby you can microchip your dog for the special price of £9.99 including VAT. To ensure your other pets don’t miss out, the offer applies to cats and rabbits as well.

The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group are due to attend the Wayland Show on Sunday 4th August and will be microchipping dogs there for the same price, so please come and visit our stand.

Alternatively, for further information or to make an appointment call The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group on (Watton) 01953 881415, (Attleborough) 01953 451100, (Thetford) 01842764244 or (Brandon) 01842 814043.

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Gardening Tips For September Our autumns have been noticeably warmer in recent years and roses are flowering longer.

It is therefore worth deadheading the repeat flowering varieties, so you can still enjoy your roses flowering well into October or even November.

Climbers and ramblers that only produce one flush of flowers can now be pruned by removing the wood that flowered this year and then tying in all the new young growth as this will help produce next year’s flowers.

If you are not sure about pruning, why not book a place on one of our next workshops in October? Where you will learn all aspects of planting and pruning roses.

Thinking of next year, if you are planning a new garden, now is a good time to view our catalogue or visit our website www.classicroses.co.uk to order your bare root roses, which can be planted from the end of October right through until the end of March – they also make excellent Christmas presents! Prepare the soil in advance by adding some well rotted organic

matter, making sure that manure is at least six months old or it may scorch the roots of the roses. If you need help in selecting any plants come and pay us a visit and speak to one of our very knowledgeable staff, who would be able to advise you and share the passion that they have on the subject.

After such a long spell of quite warm weather, often with intense heat, many plants have a rather tired look.

The most obvious remedy is plenty of regular watering, so catching and storing as much rain when it occurs is imperative.

Any dead wood should also be removed.

Perennials that have gone over can have their stems cut down to the basal leaves. This tidies the plant and where required stops self seeding.

Sometimes, a few late flowers are produced, so extending the season. Trim climbers and wall shrubs to reduce excess growth, but be careful to not remove young berries on those plants that produce them.

Keep picking soft and hard fruit before it goes over or gets attacked by birds or pests.

Keeping gutters maintained and free from debris is also essential so that as much clean rain water as possible can be stored.

Regular harvesting of vegetables keeps produce tender and can reduce a glut.

Shrubs that have flowered can be dead headed, or cut back to even out the overall shape.

Try to fill the gaps made with sowings of winter salad crops or ones for spring harvest next year.

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A good vegetable and/or fruit plot can yield quite a volume of produce. Some fruit can be stored dry or made into preserves, and many vegetables can be frozen.

Whatever method, inspect everything carefully so that only material that is free from blemishes, diseases and pesticides is used.

Now is an ideal time to start planting all manner of containerised shrubs, perennials and climbers.

The dry bulb season is just starting with many colourful packets appearing on shelves.

Soil conditions should be ideal for planting so don’t miss out on the wide variety on offer at garden centres/nurseries such as Peter Beales Roses.

Simon White and Peter Chinnery of Peter Beales Roses

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Family Run, Local And Trusted

Cooks Blinds And Shutters Ltd

Local cleaning expert Kevin Jarvis is a man who really knows his business.

Established in 1965, Cooks Blinds & Shutters Ltd is still a family enterprise, having expanded into four separate companies, all working together to offer a large range of products and services throughout East Anglia and beyond.

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.

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

The product divisions offered by the company are: Blinds and Awnings, Industrial Doors and Shutters, Security Products and Garage Doors, Curtains and Track Systems.

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.

We best advise but you decide.

The company also specialises in a vast range of products, including Fire Doors, Steel Door Sets, Fast Acting Doors, Loading Bay Equipment, Dock Levellers, Security Grilles, Shop front Shutters & Grilles, Acoustic Doors & Movable Walls, Canopies & Shop blinds, Plantation Shutters, Electric Gates & Barriers and Rising Bollards.

Supply, installation, maintenance and 24 – hour door Care.

Customers are even more surprised by the massive savings they make as cleaning is so cost effective as opposed to buying new”

If you LOVE clean carpets and upholstery call Kevin Jarvis right now on Tel: (01603) 280 772 or Mobile 07773 280772.

More than 50 staff is employed by the company, many of whom are long serving. Cooks are also active members of associated trade

Enjoy cleaner, fresher carpets at a fraction of the cost of buying new.

organisations; (BBSA) THE BRITISH BLIND & SHUTTER ASSOCIATION and (DHF) DOOR and HARDWARE FEDERATION. Cooks Blinds & Shutters Ltd has established its name and reputation throughout East Anglia, offering free expert advice, free site surveys and quotations, manufacturing, supply, installation and maintenance, service contracts, backed up by 24hr emergency call out service.

All products are guaranteed and come with manufacturer warranties; the company is committed to providing outstanding levels of service, using quality products, competitive prices, and our own installation teams.

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22 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

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Benefits Of Having An Office Working from home is becoming more popular than ever, and it’s no surprise, working from home can be convenient. But would an office be more beneficial?

There are some disadvantages that working from home brings. For example, having colleagues and peers around can help the crative spirit and generally boost morale, it’s also great to escape to the office to evade the stresses of home life, and of course vice versa. After considering the pros and cons you may find that your business would benefit from having an office.

We’ve listed a few reasons why you may favour an office over working from home.

• Home-based businesses can be seen as less professional and less well established.

Meeting clients in an office will make you seem more credible.

• There are far fewer distractions like television, pets, kids, noise, food, you will be far more able to focus and ultimately be more productive in an office environment.

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• It can be difficult to retain motivation while working from home, it’s beneficial to have colleagues around to bounce ideas around and get the ball rolling.

• Many people who work from home will leave the house to meet clients, this can be slow and awkward and having a quiet dedicated space like an office means that you needn’t leave the premises and you have all of your business material to hand.

• Keeping a set schedule can also be difficult whilst working from home, especially getting up for business hours or trying to avoid distractions like nice weather.

• You can take advantage of the opportunity to network with other business owners in the same building as you - you biggest client could turn out to be in the office upstairs!

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Subtle Ways To Stay On Top Of Your Weight Levels of obesity remain on the rise, with a study in 2011 finding that 66% of adults in the UK now fall between ‘overweight’ and ‘obese’ and 33% of children fall into these categories as well.

This increase in average weight has had an effect on peoples’ health.

Over half of men and just under half of woman considered ‘obese’ were found to have high blood pressure and the number of hospital admissions based on obesity between 2011 and 2012 was 11 times higher than between 2001 and 2002.

2.Choose something you like.

You don’t need to run marathons or have heavy sessions at the gym to exercise, plenty of more gentle activities count as well.

For example, dancing, walking, yoga and cycling can all help - find something you enjoy.

3.Keep it Brisk

Staying on top of your weight can be difficult, but it’s important to try and maintain a healthy diet and active lifestyle.

If you’re on foot or on a bicycle, imagine you’re a little late as opposed to taking a more leisurely pace.

We’ve compiled 5 subtle, unintimidating ways to exercise more:

Over time your speed will increase and you’ll forget about the extra effort.

1.Broken up exercise is exercise nonetheless

4.Be social with exercise

Ten minutes of exercise in the morning, followed by ten minutes at lunch and a further ten minutes in the afternoon is no less effective than one 30 minute session.

Find a spare ten or twenty minutes where you can and your day’s exercise will soon increase.

Losing weight needn’t be a lonely task, try exercising with your spouse or sign up for a class with one of your friends.

5.Keep a log Make a concise diary of your exercise - include progress pictures of yourself this way you can directly monitor what you’ve done and how well its worked.

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Spiritual Flow Events The brilliant Mind Body Spirit roadshow is moving to the famous Corn Exchange, Kings Lynn for Saturday 14th September and then two weeks later at the Dereham Memorial Hall Both events feature Massage therapists to pamper you, Mediums, Palmists & Clairvoyants readers to connect with the spirit world, the ever popular Aura Camera team taking a photo of your energy field, Nutritionists, Neals Yard & Bach Flower to mention a few, plus crystal jewellery, large rock crystals, crystal healing lamps, fairies, angels, ceramics amongst many, the full list can be seen on the company’s website www.spiritualflowevents.com.

In Kings Lynn there is also a feast of Workshops and Demonstration with some of the counties most experienced and revered experts in their field including Yoga teacher Deb Barlow and Zumba Instructor Trisha Mills both featuring fully inclusive demonstrations, so if you wondered what a Yoga or Zumba class does, why not get over and join in the fun, it could be the start of a wonderful journey. International Medium Dave Summerton will be offering a Clairvoyant demonstration of Mediumship plus Hunstanton based Gong Master David Loughlin will demonstrate spiritual relaxation as he guides you through a gong and singing bowl workshop. Amongst other demonstrations will, for the first time include, Adrienne Green demonstrating ‘The Balance Procedure’ creating your perfect home birthing experience or just

reducing your stress levels to enable you to achieve your true potential and dreams, it’s fun and it’s interactive. If it’s healing you want then the National Federation of Spiritual Healers will be around to help you along plus Reiki Master/teacher and Practitioner Steve Hudson plans to present an interactive giant ‘Reiki Share Demonstration’ for all those looking to exchange energy to help others.

The Corn Exchange doors open at 9am for the main hall exhibitors with the first demonstration, an interactive Yoga treat with Deb Barlow starting at 10am, mats provided, just bring your body.

There is small entrance charge of £2 for adults with accompanying children free, which will enable you access to the main hall exhibitors and all the free interactive fun for the day. Many stay for the whole day.

So why not get down to the Kings Lynn and Dereham and enjoy days of bliss, pamper, healing and enlightenment not to be forgotten and with over 1000 visitors planned they expect to raise the roof with beautiful spiritual energies.

Steve Hudson, Spiritual Flow Events, 21 Adastral Place, Swaffham, PE37 7RG.

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Manorcourt Daycare

Choosing A Wheelchair

...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.

How to Select the Right One.

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

There are hundreds of designs of wheelchairs that can be purchased and new ones come on to the market everyday. So how do you choose a wheelchair that is right for you?

• What health problems do you have which may have a bearing on the wheelchair’s design that is right for you?

• Keep warm and dry? If so, look at wheelchair rungs and cover-ups.

The first thing to consider is why you want a wheelchair in the first place. Is it to;

RADAR - the disability rights people - has a booklet that can give you advice and guidance.

• Use indoors?

• To stay within the confines of your home and garden or to go further a field with?

• If you are considering taking it out in the boot of a car you will need a collapsible wheelchair. But if you are just going to use it in a home environment you may wish for a rigid wheelchair.

• Do you need a wheelchair that can be put in the boot of someone else’s car?

• Do you want a wheelchair that you propel or are you considering one that some else will push?

• Are you thinking that an electric wheelchair would be more appropriate?

• Are you aware that you can have pneumatic tyres or solid tyres?

The booklet is titled “Get Mobile” and can be obtained from their website at: www.radar.org.uk or by phone from: 020 7250 3222.

Your local social services office will have occupational therapists that are also available to give advice and their number will be in your local telephone book.

Article by Angela Gifford MD, Able Community Care Ltd. (uk-care.com).

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One Third Of UK Drivers Admit To Not Having An MOT One third of motorists admit to having driven a car knowing their MOT had expired, a violation that carries a fine of up to £1,000 - not to mention a violation which also invalidates your insurance.

This was found in a survey conducted by the Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The survey found that of 1,000 motorists, 67% had driven without an MOT for up to a week, 24% for up to a month, 7% had driven without MOT for 6 months and 2 % admitted to driving without MOT for a period longer than 6 months.

It’s not difficult to forget about your expiring MOT, so we can give the 67% the benefit of the doubt.

However, over the course of six months you would remember, so it’s safe to say the 2% knew that they were driving without MOT did nothing about it, which is cause for concern.

What’s more, by invalidating your insurance you could face a penalty of up to eight points.

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MB Auto Centre ...is a small customer friendly garage based in Dereham.

They specialise is Mercedes Benz Vehicles ,but repair most makes and models using the latest diagnostic equipment & methods.

during September (must be booked in advance ) this will cover tyres, fluids, lights, suspension & brakes.

M B Auto Centre

Also regassing and repair of air con systems.

In order to aid people in ‘remembering’ their MOT, the SMMT has teamed up with Trading Standards Approved Garage Network and Motor Codes to offer a free MOT reminder.

As well as supplying and fitting of tyres they also offer 2 and 4 wheel alignment (tracking) they can also take your vehicle for MOT on your behalf at a number of local test centres.

This service is available at www.passmymot.co.uk.

With the onset of winter looming nearer they are offering a free pre winter check

Unit 4 The Beaver Centre John Goshawk Road Rashs green Dereham NR19 1SY Tel: 01362 690327 Visit: www.mbautocentre.co.uk

This is all part of the SMMT’s ‘Minute or Two’ initiative which encourages motorists to carry out ten visual checks of their care prior to the MOT test.

This includes checking tyres for baldness, making sure the lights work and that the window wipers are operating properly.

Many dealers are now offering a free pre-MOT check as well as sending out a reminder before the next is due.

So there really is less and less of an excuse to drive without MOT.

Of the different areas of the country, the south west of England had the biggest proportion of people who ‘forgot’ to get their MOT, at 40.5%.

Whereas in the East Midlands, it was a mere 14% who admitted to their lack of MOT at one point or another.

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