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Redwings Sanctuary

Christmas Is Calling

Horse charity’s festive, fun-filled open weekend

So we’ve changed our clocks, let off the fireworks and had a bonfire...

On Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December, Redwings Horse Sanctuary will open the gate to its headquarters (free entry) for a fun and festive weekend with rescued horses, ponies and donkeys.

We have had Remembrance Day and bought our poppies which was very important, lest we forget and now we are hurtling rapidly towards Christmas.

Where did the time go? Do you still have lots left to do before Christmas?

Here at KBA we may not be able to help you with writing the Christmas cards or the Christmas Shopping but we can help you with running your business and getting your tax affairs sorted before the Christmas holidays officially start.

Redwings’ headquarters at Hapton, near Long Stratton, will open its gates to visitors from 10am to 3pm each day. As this is not usually open to the public its offers the chance to see what goes on behind the scenes at this busy charity.

The 350-acre headquarters are home to its Horse Hospital, Rehoming Centre and administration offices as well as more than 300 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. During the open weekend, visitors can enjoy rehoming and handling displays, tack sale and gift shop, a café with delicious snacks and hot drinks, pony grooming sessions, fascinating farm tours and Young Redwings fun for young supporters.

Visitors will be able to meet lovely Lottie, the ‘Parasol Pony’, who was found roaming the streets of Diss earlier in

the year and on her arrival weighed just 49kgs, she is now doing fantastically well and looking forward to meeting all her fans.

Redwings has also recently become home to two abandoned foals, one called Derek and the other Matty. Matty was particularly poorly on his arrival from a site near Diss, he had a maggot-infested foot, was severely underweight and had very little fight left in him. Matty is now picking up thanks to his round-the-clock care, and visitors to the weekend will get the chance to see Matty being given one of his milk feeds – a lovely sight not be missed.

The horses, ponies and donkeys at Hapton are either recent admissions, receiving veterinary care and rehabilitation or those who require long-term specialist attention so this is a rare opportunity to see them relaxed and grazing in their forever home.

To learn more about the work of Redwings, please visit: www.redwings.org.uk or call 01508 481000

If you are struggling with cash flow issues: customers who won’t pay, or you are worried about your tax bill and how you are going to pay it then call or email KBA, these are just a couple of the things that we can help you with.

We offer debt collecting assistance and can even submit claims to court on your behalf if you would like us to. We can also negotiate a time to pay arrangement with the tax office if you are faced with a large tax bill that just won’t go away.

If you haven’t yet completed your accounts and/or tax return and are

worried about how much your tax bill might be – then why not come and see us before Christmas so that we can help you to get organised and well under way.

A good accountant will always try to save you their fees in tax saved, so let’s hope that we can do just that for you!

If you are planning to leave the UK for Christmas, why not pop in to see us here at KBA first. We can organise any payroll that needs completing or can be preparing your accounts and tax return to be agreed by email so that you don’t miss any deadlines. Plus don’t forget your outstanding VAT returns – HMRC wait for no man – even at Christmas!

If you are taking your staff or business associates out for a meal over Christmas don’t forget to ask us about what is allowable for tax and what is not!

You don’t want to be out of pocket – especially at Christmas.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Kerry Butcher Accountancy Services

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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 repairing their windows or doors for fear of the high costs usually associated with these types of products...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A Look At Liability Insurance!

Public Liability is designed to cover Businesses or Sole Traders for claims made against them by members of the public.

With easy access to ‘no win no fee’ Solicitors, claims are becoming more frequent as alleged negligence is tested in Courts.

It is therefore essential that adequate cover is provided to ensure that defence costs can be met and protection is provided, as in many cases a large claim could effect personal assets and cripple the business.

Our Liability Division handles Employers, Public and Products Liability cover for indemnity levels to £10,000,000. Higher levels are available and can be arranged if required.

We have an extensive specialised panel of Insurers with whom we place this type of risk, including Aviva, Axa, Ageas, NIG Insurance

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as well as specialist Lloyds Underwriters to ensure you receive the best possible rates.

Our experienced staff will ensure that we tailor the policy to meet your specific needs, so you only pay for the cover you need.

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.

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

4 Fairland Street, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0AN Tel: 01953 602866 Visit: www.prioryinsurance.co.uk

Christmas Services services for Advent & Christmas in the Wymondham area

Wymondham Abbey Sunday 8th December 2.30pm ~ Christmas Youth Service Carols and seasonal readings chosen with teenagers and younger people in mind.

Christmas Day 8am ~ Holy Communion using the traditional 1662 service.

9.15am ~ Informal Communion A modern service “in the round”.

Sunday 15th December 2.00pm ~ Christingle Workshop activities followed by Christingle at 3.30pm.

10.30am ~ Sung Eucharist Our formal communion using the modern language service.

Includes carols led by the Abbey Choir.

Sunday 22nd December 6.30pm ~ Christmas Carol Service The Abbey is lit by candles for the annual Town Carol Service of lessons and carols in the traditional style, led by the Abbey Choir.

Holy Trinity, Spooner Row

Christmas Eve 4.30pm ~ Crib Service We usually manage to pack around 600 in to this event.

Christmas Eve 11.15pm ~ Midnight Mass A candle lit communion service with incense and music from our choir.

Monday 23rd December 7pm ~ Carols Round the Organ This is a fun service with traditional carols and all sorts of seasonal readings followed by mince pies.

Christmas Eve 4pm~ Crib Service The children’s service, a popular part of our Spooner Row tradition.

Christmas Day 11am ~ Holy Communion Using the modern form of the service

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Empire Printing & Embroidery Professional Clothing Printing & Embroidery across the UK Empire Printing and Embroidery is run by an enthusiastic team with a passion for graphics and design. We are a fresh energetic company focused on providing you with a high quality printing and embroidery service.

web site.One of our most popular items are the leavers Hoodies which are available in over 45 colours and 10 different styles. Each one can be individually personalised and is a great keepsake for your time at College or University.

Our key services include Printing, embroidery and “sublimation” printing for mugs etc. We guarantee a quick turnaround and cater for and welcome any size order. We provide premium quality t-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies, work wear, safety wear and corporate and hospitality clothing. We also have the ability to supply “budget garments” for those items only destined to be worn once. Examples of these include one offs for your hen/stag parties, pub quizzes, charity events etc.

Our print process also allows us to print a photograph onto a garment, this is a great idea for a birthday, anniversary or for your Stag & Hen Nights etc. Our turnaround time is 7-10 working days from order acknowledgement to despatch, but we can do express delivery turnarounds for a small extra price.

We also offer bar wear, aprons, shirts, trousers etc this range will be available to order over a long period of time so enabling the customer to ‘TOP UP’ their stock when needed. For a full list of the items we can supply please click on the catalogue on our

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Friarscroft Garage 50 years of dedicated motoring in wymondham I, Tony Burton and my Brother Charles purchased Friarscroft garage in Wymondham around 50 years ago.

My brother Charles sadly passed away in the early nineties. We were employed at two of the largest motor companies in the country; Caffyns of Sussex and Mann Egerton in Norfolk.

We started on petrol sales and in the service bays and workshops.

We pride ourselves on our preparation, servicing and valeting of our sales cars. All cars are offered with an MOT and a free road run licence and our own warranty so that they will be ready to drive away.

We hold up to 50 cars, mostly all on view, opposite the Service Mans club in Friarscroft lane, 100 metres from the market square in the town centre.

We a re very much a family run business. My son David has been with us for around thirty years and my wife Christine helps with collection and deliveries etc.

Jenny our valetor makes sure that all cars are very smart and clean before customer collection.

Generations of customers come from all over East Anglia; one family purchasing well over 20 cars from us.

Contact us for a no obligation quote, we will design your garment decoration and e- mail you a sample presentation for you to approve or alter. Our aim is to put you the customer in control of the final product so to make your custom garments the ideal solution for your uniform, leisure wear, Stag/hen parties, 18th/21st birthdays or just a fun night out.

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St. Nicholas WANTED: 2 Brilliant New Novels Christmas services in Dereham Sunday 1st December 6:30pm ~ �� Advent Carol Service Sunday 22nd December 6:30pm ~ Christmas Carol Service Tuesday 24th December 3:30pm ~ �Christingle for Infants 5:00pm ~ Christingle 6:30pm ~Christingle 11:30pm ~Midnight Communion Wednesday 25th December 8:00am ~ �� Holy Communion 10:00am ~ Christmas Communion Sunday 29th December 10am ~ �� Communion & Carols for Christmastide

Rethink Press, a fast growing Norfolk-based publishing business, is launching another competition for unpublished fiction writers.

Set up by Lucy McCarraher, a novelist and self-help author, Rethink Press has had an incredibly successful 18 months, having published 25 niche titles – including fiction, self-help, business books, travel, cookery and poetry. It has just become the publishing partner of the Key Person of Influence (KPI) organisation, and has been shortlisted for Archant’s Future 50.

The international New Novels Competition gives two new fiction authors a chance to get their novels published on Amazon. co.uk and Amazon.com in paperback and e-book format, and benefit from the publicity and marketing experience of the Rethink team. 10 shortlisted entries will receive feedback from the judging panel and a coaching session with Lucy.

Lucy McCarraher’s first novel, Blood and Water, was published by Macmillan after she entered the Richard and Judy ‘How to be published’ competition in 2004. She loves giving other writers the chance to get their novels in print and is looking forward to discovering some exciting new talent.

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Lucy says: “Last year we found three amazing novelists and have been privileged to work with them to get their books published. James Ferron Anderson’s literary romance, The River And The Sea has received wonderful reviews; Angela Lawrence is much in demand as a speaker on her WW1 true story, Rumour; and Keri Beevis’ campus murder story, Dead Letter Day, has been a runaway best-seller – we’re looking forward to publishing the sequel.”

To help competition entrants, and all aspiring novelists, Rethink Press has published Lucy’s own book, How To Write Fiction Without The Fuss which is based on her extraordinarily popular online fiction-writing course on www.howtowritebetter.net.

The book is also launched today and gives writers tips on plot structure, characters, setting, theme, writing style and formatting manuscripts – as well as grammar and punctuation.

Sarah Bower, author of the international bestseller, Sins of the House of Borgia and The Needle In The Blood, said, “Lucy McCarraher has distilled all her common sense, wisdom and experience into a concise, readable and practical guide to anyone embarking on the daunting and terrifying task of writing a novel. Not only do I appreciate the book as a novelist, but am also inclined to steal her ideas wholesale as a Creative Writing teacher!”

The other New Novels Competition judges are Norfolk novelist, Amanda Addison; James Ferron Anderson, last year’s novel competition winner; Sam Ruddock, literary blogger and programme manager at the Writers’ Centre Norwich; and Rowan Whiteside, also from WCN and bookseller at Waterstone’s, Norwich.

The final date for entries to the Rethink Press New Novels 2014 Competition is 31st January 2014. To find out more and enter the competition, visit http://rethinkpress.com/new-novelscompetition-2014/

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Black Dress Boot Camp Saint Peter & Saint Paul Ladies only fitness and exercise program.

Christmas services in Carbrooke for the 2013 Christmas holidays

Black Dress BOOTCAMPS launched in Norfolk in November and witnessed an overwhelming interest from local ladies who wanted to improve their fitness, socialise and exercise in the fresh air. We are local instructors with over 10 years’ experience of working within the fitness industry, from running classes, working in gyms to personal training and provide our customers with the unique service of training outside.

Sunday 1st December 1am ~ � Benefice Service at Ashill

Black Dress BOOTCAMPS are open to all ages and we pride ourselves on being able to offer sessions for all abilities and fitness levels. Where possible we link our sessions to local schools so that mums can drop their children off and come straight onto the field for their exercise. This has worked well at both Watton Juniors and Admirals Academy where the school has got fully behind our BOOTCAMPS and encouraged their mums to come along.

We are pleased to announce that in January we will be launching our ‘New Year- New YOU’ BOOTCAMPS in Watton, Dereham, Thetford, Mundford and Honington which will help us all get back into shape.

2014 will be an exciting year for Black Dress BOOTCAMPS as we plan to go from strength to strength by launching two new programmes 1) Buggy Beautiful- No longer will child care be an issue! Bring your bundles of fun along with you. The sessions will use a variety of exercise styles and techniques whilst allowing mums to socialise and exercise in the fresh air!

2) Bridal Pamper Packages- Black Dress BOOTCAMPS has been working closely with local salons, beauty therapists and other wedding providers to provide the ultimate package for Brides and Bridesmaids to help them look amazing on their big day.

These will all be advertised on our facebook page and twitter account @bdbootcamp, so why not register your interest now!

We would like to close by saying a BIG thank you to everyone who has got behind the Black Dress BOOTCAMPS so far and we hope to see all you ladies at one of our sessions in the New Year!

Friday 6th December 9am ~ � Tea and Chat

Saturday 29th December 10:30am ~� �� Benefice Communion Saham Toney Sunday 5th January 2014 10.30am��� ~� �� Benefice Communion Ashill

Sunday 8th December 10:30am ~ � Holy Communion 2.30pm ~ � St ��������� Johns Ambulance Carol Service Sunday 15th December 10:30am ~ � All Age Worship 11.45am ~ � Launch ���������� of ’Faith Hope & Charity’ Tuesday 17th Decmber 6pm ~ � School Carol Service Friday 20th December 2pm ~� �� School Christingle Service Sunday 22nd December 10am ~ �� Service led by ‘Carbrooke Young Believers’ Wednesday 25th December 10:30am ~� �� Christmas Day Communion

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Private Music Lessons

Live Performances & Tours

Kid’s Activity Weeks

Arts Award - Ages 5-25

RockavoX - Rock Choir

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J.D.T. Music Academy Based in Dereham, has taught hundreds of students since it opened in 2001 It boasts a dynamic and lively teaching environment to students of all ages and abilities, from 3 to over 70 years old!

Offering a wealth of musical knowledge and expertise, our services are delivered by six experienced tutors during the day and evening, Monday to Friday throughout the year.

J.D.T. Music Academy, located on Rash’s Green Industrial Estate, is co-owned by Miss Janel Spalding and Miss Nia Howe.

Having taught the Drums for several years and played in many successful bands, including The Weasels and The Eleventh Hour, Janel’s ambition has always been to create a family friendly learning environment, encouraging people from all walks of life to embrace and enjoy music.

Her bubbly, outgoing personality and creative mind has been the driving force behind the success of the studio, and she continues to inspire students young and old!

Nia has a degree in Arts Management and manages the business side of this popular school. She is also the resident Singing Tutor and Musical Director of RockavoX. Known to everyone as ‘Tig’, Nia sings in several performance choirs, including the Mid Norfolk Singers, Songbyrd and Close Harmony, raising money for charities across the county.

mental and physical coordination and the perfect opportunity to de-stress (no experience necessary)!!

The Academy offers individual tuition in Bass, Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard, Piano, Singing and Music Theory, delivering the Rockschool, ABRSM and Trinity College London syllabus’s Grades 1-8.

These awards provide an opportunity for young people to discover the world of the arts whilst working towards a nationally recognised, accredited qualification.

There are also regular music workshops for children and adults, allowing students to work towards ‘live’ performances throughout the year. These include a Junior Workshop (ages 4-7 years), an Adult Band Workshop (18 years and over) and a Ukulele Workshop (ages 511 years).

There is also a weekly ‘Drum Fit’ class for adults which is great for improving

Virtuosi GUS Band to Perform in Norwich 2013 Butlins Mineworkers Champions to visit Norwich On Sunday 11th May 2014, the East Anglian Brass Band Association is proud to present its 76th Annual Gala concert.

In 2014 the Association welcomes the famous Virtuosi GUS Band, who are currently ranked 16th in the world, to St Andrew’s Hall Norwich.

Virtuosi GUS are the 2013 Butlins Mineworkers Champions, having been placed first in both the set work and the entertainments sections at the contest.

This is only the 2nd time in 10 years that a band has achieved this feat.

The concert commences at 6.30pm.

Tickets costing £14.00, £16.00 and £18.00 are now on sale and are available from the Association Secretary.

For more information and tickets email: administration@eabba7.freeserve.co.uk or telephone 01473 626986.

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Sunday 11th May 2014 St Andrew’s Hall, Norwich, 6.30pm Box office 01473 626986

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J.D.T. Music Academy is a registered Arts Award Centre with three trained advisors who facilitate the Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver and Gold Arts Awards to people aged 7-25 years.

A recent addition to the Academy has been the very unique rock choir, RockavoX. With regular rehearsals every Friday evening, this expanding group of adults and singing students has gone from strength to strength, performing in the Bishop of Norwich’s Garden and the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital as well as private functions and fundraising events.

RockavoX has brought together many novices who have never sung in a choir before, let alone perform in front of a live

audience! Their enthusiasm is infectious and their performances original and exciting! Newcomers are always welcome and are not required to audition or read music.

J.D.T. Music Academy is a registered Day Care Provider for Norfolk County Council, providing a stimulating and successful musical awareness workshop, ‘Music Makes Me’, to learning disabled and physically disabled adults who come from all over East Anglia. These workshops have helped improve client’s communication skills and self-awareness whilst in a fun and safe environment.

The studio also offers one-to-one and group music sessions for individuals and organisations and currently provides regular services for Mid Norfolk Mencap, Autism Anglia, Sense and Fred Nicholson School.

Contact us at: jdtmusic@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01362 694817 Website: www.jdtmusic.co.uk

Theatre Royal on Ice Some of the world’s top ice skaters are to star in a brand new production Robin Cousins has selected both solo and pair skaters from around the globe to star in Ice, which comes to the city on March 19-23.

Between them, the cast have won countless Olympic and national medals, performed principal roles in some of the world’s biggest shows and delighted audiences on ITV’s Dancing On Ice, which is scheduled to return for its final series early next year.

They include Durham-based Lisa Brewin who was discovered by Robin himself at an ice rink in Newcastle and has gone on to skate professionally worldwide on stage, TV and even at Wembley Arena, and cannot wait to perform in her mentor’s newest production.

Others in the show include Canadian Olympian, medallist and coach Vaughn Chipeur, top Australian performer and coach Katie Endriulaitis, and Blackpool-based Adam Jukes who has skated worldwide.

The casting announcement comes a few days after Robin visited Norwich to officially launch the production. He said: “I am

excited to have hand-picked such a great international cast of performers. Many are friends who I have worked with before, and I know they will bring something unique to the creation of this show.”

Meanwhile Ice is set to be seen by even more people worldwide. The production’s UK tour which includes the Norwich date is going to be followed by an international tour which will be announced next year.

John Bultitude, of Norwich Theatre Royal, said: “Robin is known for creating spectacular high-quality shows which attract the cream of the crop from the skating world. This one looks like being no exception and we are delighted to welcome the production to Norwich ahead of its high profile global tour. Get your skates on to secure the best seats” BOX OFFICE 01603 630000 For more info or to BOOK ONLINE www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk For more info on the show please visit www.robincousinsice.com

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Sound Sleep Beds Combat sleep disruption with Sound Sleep Bed’s guide to a good nights sleep What most people don’t realise is that poor sleep and fatigue are the biggest issues that affect millions of people worldwide.

season. If you feel that you are not getting the rest you need, follow the tips below and see how much better you feel.

When sleep deprivation mounts up, people start feeling tired during the day time which affects our ability to make decisions and helps us make mistakes. With many of us driving on the roads, this can have devastating effects. The number one key to a good night’s sleep is ROUTINE; Keeping regular hours and going to bed and getting up at the same time every day will help program the body to sleep better.

• Relax. Turn off the television before bed and have some relaxation time. Read a book, have a warm bath or listen to some music.

Remembering to turn off that phone!

A lack of sleep suppresses your immune system making you vulnerable to infections and metabolic and hormone changes which have the same effect on your body as ageing. This time of year can be the most stressful time of year, Christmas is fast approaching, the mornings and dark and the nights even darker! With December being party season also, the late nights, copious amounts of alcohol and over indulging on food is likely to cause sleep disruption.

It is very important to keep that routine all year and even more so during the festive

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• Create a restful environment. Keep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature and as quiet and dark as possible. Turn off that iPhone! Vibrations and flashes through the night will disturb you and in your subconscious.

• Don’t worry. Easily said, but laying in bed worrying about jobs you need to do tomorrow will keep you awake, tossing and turning. Have you considered writing a list before bed, all your jobs are on paper and you can cross them off one by one giving you a sense of satisfaction.

• Don’t over indulge. Too much food or alcohol before bed could disrupt your sleep.

Alcohol can make you pass out, but will no doubt interrupt your sleep during the night.

• Cut out stimulants. Tea, coffee and sugary drinks in the evening will interfere with falling asleep. Try a nice herbal tea or a milky drink instead. If you smoke it will take you longer to get to sleep; smokers tend to wake more often through the night.

‘as new’ state after ten years? Research also showed that beds as little as six years old could offer significantly less support and comfort than a new one, thanks to wear and tear, not just from body weight and movement but from sweat and debris too.

• Don’t sleep on an argument. Conflicts are not conducive to putting you in the right frame of mind for sleep.

At Sound Sleep, we are fully trained mattress specialists who are able to give you advice on which mattresses are suitable to your needs. We have over 100 beds on display in store and with stocking all the latest mattress technology available. We are best placed locally to help aid a good night’s sleep and hopefully make your dreams come true.

• Exercise. We all hate it but regular exercise will help relieve the day’s stresses and strains. Consider taking a walk or going swimming.

• Comfortable Bed. One of the most important factors in a good night’s sleep is your bed. In Sleep Council research, 79% of people saw a direct link between the way they sleep and how they feel the next day. Astonishingly, only 11% thought that there might be any link between their bed and sleep. It�������������������������������� is recommended that your bed should be change at least every seven years.

Did you know that your bed may have deteriorated by as much as 70% from its

Information and research provided by The Sleep Council. www.sleepcouncil.org.uk www.soundsleepbeds.co.uk

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Gavin Wright

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Ceramic tiler in the Norwich area.

A local business consisting of a father and son team who have worked together for 20 years in the home improvements industry...

Gavin Wright, an experienced Ceramic Tiler based in Norwich, has been working within the construction industry for 20+ years. His work as a tiler has taken him all around Norfolk and beyond.

Gavin is available to work in private homes, tiling bathrooms and kitchens, walls and floors. He also caters for the commercial sector and large building projects.

Although Tiling is his Bread and Butter, he is willing to carry out other small jobs from Fencing to Paving and Painting & Decorating.

“Thank you for a lovely finish, went out of his way to collect tiles on our behalf, would recommend to anyone” Gavin prides himself on offering a friendly, professional service and will talk you through every aspect of the job; including all costs and any extras that maybe required.

He will go out of his way to, not only, make sure that you get a proffessional level of

quality but also that any other matters that may arise are helped with; from collecting tiles to decorating around his work!

Adding to his Excellent service Gavin can arrange for plumbers or plasterers etc. for jobs where neccesary and will only use other tradesman that he knows and trusts.

For more information and to discuss a potental project that you may have in mind please contact Gavin Wright on: 01603 866742, 07758 254432 or visit his website and click on the ‘contact’ tab: www.ceramictilernorwich.co.uk

John and Stewart then decided to concentrate on giving a fast and efficient service in Garage Conversions,porches and external composite/upvc doors and windows and supplying and installing quality Garage Doors specialising in remote control fully insulated roller doors and Window shutters.

We also supply and fit Hormann and Garador up and over Manual and automated Doors.

Ryterna Sectional Doors with many new designs if you want a bespoke garage door.

The primary focus for our website is to showcase ourselves and our products to potential customers. Whilst browsing you will find details of all the roller doors & shutters we offer from budget through to premium products. We have included photographs and hope that you will find all the information necessary to enable you to decide that 1st Class are right for you.

Our diverse range of building services are provided to customers in Norwich, Norfolk & North Suffolk. Most of our work comes from word of mouth recommendations and we

aim to provide a quality service and a great product at a reasonable cost.

Having established a reputation for quality in Norwich 1st Class have expanded their region to now cover the whole of Norfolk & North Suffolk, from Kings Lynn to Lowestoft we can install your new Garage Door for you.

You will also notice a NEW section on Garage conversions in our new look web site, we have been doing Garage Conversions for several years now and have added a few photographs on our past conversions. We cover most aspects of your Garage from Building a new garage to Brick weaving your Driveway and fitting your Doors.

To arrange your free no obligation site survey simply give us a call on Norwich (01603) 488894 or send us an email via our web site - www.1stclassbuilder.co.uk We are a family business based in Norwich and it’s highly likely that the person who visits for the survey will actually be installing your door or garage conversion.

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Enery Price Round-Up Energy prices have soared as the big energy companies have push up annual gas and electricity bills to more than £1,500 for the first time, piling fresh misery on hard-up customers.

Experts predictions were correct that power firms would raise bills by up to 10 per cent, more than three times the rate of inflation.

British Gas, Scottish and Southern Energy, Eon, nPower, EDF and Scottish Power now make £65 a year per household, compared to £35 last autumn. Average bills are now £1,420 a year and further rises could push them up to £1,562.

Mark Todd, of the Energy Helpline. com, said: “Turning on the heating is fast becoming like emptying the entire contents of your wallet into the hands of your energy company.

If this winter is cold it will be incredibly tough for working families to afford extra heating costs. On really cold days you could be spending almost £20 a day on gas and electricity.”

Millions of people are already in ìfuel poverty, where they spend more than

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a tenth of their income on gas and electricity.

6.3 per cent. Line rental is going up by 3.5 per cent.

Charities and consumer groups have demanded that energy firms freeze prices to help families keep warm this winter.

The increases will also trigger concerns that BT’s ten million customers are having to foot the bill for its unprecedented investment in sports broadcasting.

BT to hit millions with New Year price rise of up to 6.5pc Millions of BT customers will see the price of their phone and broadband packages rise by up to 6.5 per cent in January to help pay for the telecom giant’s £1bn investment in sports TV broadcasting.

BT is also increasing the “termination fees” on customers looking to leave midcontract by as much as 30 per cent, and will also start charging for BT Answer 1571 for the first time.

Even the cost of calling Timeline, the old Speaking Clock, is going up from 34.4p per minute to 36.6p per minute, a rise of

BT has spent around £1bn in picking up the rights for live Premiership football and rugby games for its flagship BT Sport venture, designed to rival Sky. The group has signed up star presenters and pundits such as Clare Balding and Rio Ferdinand.

BT insisted earlier this summer that BT Sport would be “free or charge” to existing BT broadband customers. So far around a million have opted to receive the sports channels.

The price changes detailed by BT revealed that its standard line rental charge will rise and customers on its unlimited anytime plus, unlimited

anytime and mobile, and unlimited anytime plan will suffer increases of up to 6.4 per cent.

It should also be noted that complaints about BT’s broadband and TV service were on the rise. Ofcom said that BT broadband “generated complaints in excess” of the industry average, at 0.28 for every 1,000 customers.

The Answer. . .

The Prime Minister is encouraging people to switch their utility provider and to shop around for the best deal.

Consumer magazine WHICH? regarded by many as the bible when it comes to recommendations, recently reviewed energy company Utility Warehouse.

The Utility Warehouse is an independent company with around 600,000 customers. It is a discount club owned by Telecom Plus PLC a FTSE250 company, which does not advertise but relies on customer recommendations instead.

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Phrenz Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas Besides gas and electricity, Utility Warehouse offers other utility services including home phone, broadband (high speed) and mobile phones, all on one monthly bill.

Utility Warehouse promises to keep its prices competitive with the big six energy suppliers.

When Which? asked Utility Warehouse customers what they thought of their supplier, here are some of the things they said: “I love the one bill, I can pick up the bill and within a very short time have all of the information that I need in front of me. Colourful and easy to understand and all services visible on the front page, with a detail report on the other pages” “We chose them for their reputation with customer service, and have found that they are also very good value and cheaper than all the others.”

Utility Warehouse scored a top fivestar rating in Which?’s tariff test which compared Utility Warehouse’s tariffs to our best practice criteria in.

Utility Warehouse also scored highly overall in our customer satisfaction survey. They offer competitive prices on gas and electricity, home phone, broadband and mobile.

The local Utility Warehouse distributor (representative) in Attleborough, Bury St Edmunds, Dereham, Diss, Watton, Wymondham and the surrounding area and villages can be contacted on: 07802 690589 Via a 10 minute FREE utility assessment, you’ll be surprised at just how much money you can reduce your monthly utility bills by.

Phrenz is an Attleborough based online supplier of Car, Caravan, Motorcycle and Marine Craft cleaning chemicals, tools and equipment to the trade and public.

Since its launch in August, Phrenz has become appointed distributors of some of the most respected brands on the market including 3M, GMC, Fenner’s, Flexipads and SIP Industrial, so whether you own a classic car, yacht, cafe racer, grand tourer or a daily runabout, we will have something for you.

Fenner’s, a Snetterton based company, and 3M are well suited to provide a comprehensive range of cleaning and polishing solutions as well as an extensive list of essential accessories to deliver outstanding results. The Fenner’s range has proven to be so effective that it is now recognised as the affordable choice of discerning enthusiasts, valeters, garages and motor racing teams across the region.

Visit our website for more information: www.Utility-Bills.co.uk

To compliment its impressive range of power tools, Phrenz recently became offcial distributors of the SIP Group

range of tools, machinery and equipment which include Space Heaters, Battery Boosters & Chargers, Air Compressors, Air Tools, Generators, Welders and a host of professional garage and home workshop equipment.

Hand tools are provided by Force Tools, a distinguished company offering a wide selection of professional tools suitable for a range of applications, combining superb design and manufacture with outstanding value for money and a lifetime warranty, please do contact us for a free brochure.

Find time to visit our website where you will find something to help keep your pride and joy in a shining, showroom condition.

Why not make yourself known to us by becoming a Facebook friend and spread the word.

We are an online store and do not operate a walk in shop facility, however, you can contact us by phoning 01953 665027 during normal business hours, or any time via our email address which can be found on our website www.phrenz.com.

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Eagle New Energy Eagle New Energy Ltd is a specialist renewable energy business With a head office based in Mildenhall, Suffolk, and a showroom in Old Buckenham, Norfolk, we are ideally placed to install solar panels throughout East Anglia.

Eagle New Energy installed a 3.78kWp ground-mounted solar PV array for Mrs Lewis in North Norfolk at the end of the summer in 2011.

The system comprised 18 210w Schueco modules and we estimated the annual yield at 3245kWh. We recently visited Mrs Lewis to find out how the PV system was performing and she gave us the following comment: “This solar array was installed two years ago. It is performing even better than anticipated giving almost 12% per annum return on capital.

From my initial enquiry to completion of the system installation, Eagle New Energy handled everything in a

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professional and competent manner.

I would not hesitate to recommend them.”

Mrs Lewis is generating her own electricity on site – reducing the amount of electricity she has to buy from the grid and minimising the impact of increasing electricity rates.

Mrs Lewis also receives an income via the Feed-in Tariff for every unit of electricity that her solar array generates – regardless of whether she uses the power herself or whether it is exported to the grid; This income is tax free.

As an approved MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) company operating within the strict guidelines of the Renewable Energy Association (REAL), you can be assured of a fully compliant installation entitling you to the generous “feed-in tariffs” available.

This scheme obliges the electricity companies to purchase the electricity you generate, at a rate of 14.90p per kWh. Stop to think about this for a moment – not only are you receiving the electricity you generate free of charge, but you are actually being paid for the privilege! This is in the form of a quarterly payment, paid back to you by your electricity supplier.

The commitment to this tariff being index linked has already been demonstrated, by the increase in the tariff of 4.8% for the year commencing 1st April 2011, 4.8% in 2012, and a further 3.1% from 1st April 2013.

As a part of the Architectural Glazing Ltd Group of companies which includes a large construction industry sub-contractor and a specialist niche manufacturer, our senior management have 25

years’ experience in multi-million pound complex cladding and façade installations, experience which we can bring to your installation however large or small.

Our sister companies provide technical support, and being part of a large group of companies provides financial strength and stability.

We won’t quote figures or array output levels over the net or on the phone as no two properties are the same and therefore there is the potential to over-quote the output your array will actually achieve.

However, we will undertake a without obligation detailed feasibility survey of your property by one of our specialist technicians.

Call us on 01638 582111 to find out how your business or home can benefit in the same way or visit our website: www.eaglenewenergy.co.uk.

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An Opportunity...

A Quick Story which just might help you and your business!

Back in 2005 I bought a small traditional business and set about turning it around and growing it. For 6 years, the business was pure aggravation, full of constant problems, negativity, staff difficulties, out sourcing dilemmas, accounts issues etc.

Almost every day I wonder why I was putting so much effort in, when it was just aggravation that I was getting back. This appears to be the case with most small businesses today.

2 years ago, I was introduced to an opportunity via a businessman who became a very close friend. An opportunity which changed my life, my outlook and also my small business, which I have now gown and expanded.

The businessman asked me: Jonathan how much extra money per month would make a difference to you right now?

and implemented the feedback I was given that I absolutely would earn £200.00 per month starting that very month, AND as the opportunity was residual income based, if I duplicated what I did every month the £200.00 per month would turn into £400.00 per month then £600 per month and so on!

I was staggered! I’d never seriously considered what a Residual income was.

But here I was, sat with someone who’d been there and done it and he was 100% certain that I could do it too.

At the time I had no experience whatsoever, but I had a passion for personal development and a hunger to learn and develop my skills. I figured, if I could master the art and learn from someone who had already cracked it, then one day Id be able to repeat what my friend was showing me.

£200.00 per month I answered.

He then went on to explain that if I followed his instructions, worked hard,

In the 12 months that followed, during my spare time, I achieved my original goal and some!

And it was all possible thanks to the incredible amount of high-quality training and support I was given for FREE! The decision to take the opportunity has changed my life forever, and the massive amount of training and personal development has also enabled me to build my original business which used to be pure aggravation. Today I have managed to grow and expand it far and beyond what I thought was possible.

Now, 2 years later, I’m looking to pay it forward and give another person the very same opportunity I was given.

As part of the rapid growth of my business Iím looking to recruit a couple of people (yes, we actually have too many highquality leads for one person to manage on their own, and we’re losing money because we can’t cope with the demand!)

These people will work closely alongside me and my team in the coming months and get what I believe is the very best training available when it comes to

growing a business in our industry.

Now, I’ll tell you up front this is going to be hard work!

But, I GUARENTEE the right person WILL easily earn £200.00 per month (and probably more).

So, do you know anyone who might be interested?

Ideally I’m looking for someone who gets our industry. They don’t need any experience (remember I had zero when I started out) but they do need to be hungry, keen to learn, and willing to work hard!

If you know anyone who might be a good fit (or indeed you think you might be!) please send an up to date CV via email to jon@thanhorswell.com and we’ll be in touch.

Contact: Jonathan Email: Jon@thanHorswell.com Tel: 07802 690589

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12 Top Tips To Help You Waste Less This Christmas From a project being run by Unilever & Love Food Hate Waste 1. Left with too much stilton once the festivities are over? Did you know that it freezes well and last for ages in the freezer? Defrost it in the New Year for the cheese board, a quiche or soup.

2. Cooked meat like turkey and ham can be frozen so if on Boxing Day you have lots left over, pop it in the freezer and then thaw it in the fridge when you fancy making a casserole, curry, stew or ham, turkey and leek pie.

3. Loads of sprouts leftover? Use them with leftover roast or boiled potatoes to make bubble and squeak. Simply chop or fry together in a pan with some butter.

4. Bought too much mincemeat? Heat a small amount in a pan and spoon over icecream for an alternative Christmas pudding.

5. Use up satsumas with this quick pudding. Peel and place the whole fruits in an oven proof dish, sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon, spoon over a tablespoon of whisky and sprinkle with soft brown sugar. Cover and bake in the oven at

180°C (350°F) mark 4 for 40 minutes serve with cream, yoghurt or ice cream.

and use them for making the Christmas bread sauce or keep for toppings.

6. Control your portions and minimise your food waste when cooking Christmas dinner with this simple formula. Simply multiply it by the number of people you are hosting: Adult: 140g turkey + 2 tablespoons carrots + 2 florets cauliflower + 4 Brussels sprouts + 1 parsnip Child: 100g turkey + 1 tablespoon carrots + 1 floret cauliflower + 4 Brussels sprouts + 1/2 parsnip.

10. Make these spicy nuts out of any half opened packets of nuts. Take a mixture of Brazil nuts, almonds, pecans and put them in a roasting tin. Sprinkle over ½ tsp each of cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, sea salt, black pepper and 2 tsp caster sugar.

Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and bake for 15 min. Cool before storing in air tight jars or Tupperware containers. They will keep fresh in a screw top jar until the big day.

11. Have a rummage around your kitchen cupboards; you might be surprised that you can make free foodie gifts from packets of sea salt and sugar. To make spicy salt, add a few dried chilies, red peppercorns and star anise to the sea salt and put into a nice jar and decorate with ribbons. For spicy sugar, add cinnamon sticks to a jar of coffee sugar and dress up in a pretty jar.

12. Sick of Christmas pudding? Try turning it into a tasty strudel with some mascarpone or ricotta and filo pastry.

7. Get ahead of the food preparation by preparing roast potatoes and parsnips. Just parboil them, cover them in fat and freeze them. Once frozen, pack them into freezer bags, seal, label and return to the freezer.

8. Leftover fruitcake you don’t know what to do with? Add a spot of mayonnaise, custard and butter, along with a sprinkling of sugar, to make a delicious fruity bread pudding.

9. Collect sandwich crusts in a plastic bag and store them in the freezer. Once you’ve got enough, whizz them in a food processor

The Perfect Mince Pie These luxurious treats, courtesy of the 2014 Dairy Diary, are guaranteed to wow your guests over the festive season.

Makes 24 Time 35 mins Calories 196 Fat 10g of which 4.7g is saturated You will need: • 225g (8oz) plain flour • 50g (2oz) ground almonds • 75g (3oz) icing sugar • 175g (6oz) butter, diced • 1 medium Egg yolk • 450g (1lb) homemade mincemeat • 150g (5oz) natural marzipan • Sifted icing sugar to serve 1. Tip all ingredients except mincemeat and marzipan into a processor and blend to make a smooth pastry dough. Divide dough in half and roll out each batch on a lightly floured surface. Using an 8cm (3in) cutter, stamp out 24 rounds and use to line mince pie tins. Chill in fridge while rolling out topping.

3. Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. Pop a spoonful of mincemeat into each pastry case, top with a marzipan star and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden and cooked.

4. Remove from tins and serve warm, dusted with a little sifted icing sugar.

The 2014 Dairy Diary, published by Eaglemoss Consumer Publications, features over 40 delicious recipes to suit all occasions and tastes, from quick and simple salads and snacks, to hearty winter staples.

To order a copy, priced at £7.25, visit www.dairydiary.co.uk or call 0845 0948 128. If you have a milkman, simply put a note out with your empties.

2. Roll out marzipan on a lightly floured surface and cut out 24 small stars measuring about 5cm (2in) in diameter.

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Manorcourt Daycare

A Blue Christmas

...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.

Signs of elderly depression what it is and how to combat it.

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 every

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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

For many of our parents or grandparents; the holidays are not all celebration and joy, but only serve as reminders of how lonely he or she may be, the friends that have passed on, the lack of family get-togethers and an inability to participate in such events. Commonly known as the holiday blues, elderly depression during Christmas affects singles, divorcees, and seniors around the world, and not only during Christmas, but other events as well.

Depending on geographical location, weather often plays a big part in an elderly person’s inability to get out or socialise during holiday seasons. Medical conditions such as arthritis prevent many seniors from venturing outdoors during cold winter months.

Family members and friends need to be aware of signs of holiday depression among seniors, regardless of whether they live on their own, with family members or in a long-term care facility. Depression is more apparent in those who have limited options for travel, or whose family members are scattered over long distances. Some

of the most common symptoms of elderly depression during the holidays may include: - Change in sleeping habits - Difficulty sleeping - Apathy or lethargy - Change of appetite - Loss of interest in activities - Loss of interest in socialising Of course, there are more, and individuals who know how the person usually acts are usually the first to pick up on cues or clues that something isn’t right. Picking up on such clues is essential in order to help provide seniors with the attention and care needed to prevent serious repercussions and side effects of depression.

Children of aging parents can take several steps to ensure the mental health and wellbeing of their loved ones. Arranging and engaging in regular phone contact when family members are distant is important to make the elderly parent feel cared for, thought about and loved. Scheduling regular visits to long-term care facilities is also important so that seniors don’t feel they have been abandoned and forgotten.

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Rosedale Remembers at Christmas Someone to talk to and support you during one of the most difficult times in your life is how the funeral directors at Rosedale Funeral Home see themselves.

Created by experienced funeral directors who wanted to offer a caring and personal as well as a very professional service, Rosedale Funeral Home has established itself as a thoughtful company for families to honour and remember loved ones who have died.

Christmas can be a very difficult time for the recently bereaved who cannot avoid the reminders that “tis the season to be jolly” but you miss the person who has died and you don’t want to be encouraged to go on as if nothing has happened.

For anyone facing their first Christmas without a loved one, Rosedale have available a small free booklet entitled “A not so jolly Christmas” offering practical advice on reducing pressure, re-evaluating traditions, re-defining expectations and re-living the memories.

There is even a special section for helping children with their loss at Christmas.

Every December, Rosedale has traditionally placed a memorial Christmas tree in each of their funerals homes and

also in St. Mary’s Church in Diss. We are delighted that this year the libraries in Diss, Wymondham and Attleborough have also agreed to host a memorial tree, alongside other local churches.

These trees are a focal point for bereaved families at a time when their loss may be most acute.

Rosedale provides attractive cards for families and friends to write messages for their loved ones, no matter how long ago, or where they died. Each card is carefully hung on one of their Christmas trees, a simple but thoughtful gesture. If you would like to receive a complimentary card, please telephone the funeral home nearest to you, listed below.

They don’t just stop with the funeral either; they can offer practical support to stop unwanted mail addressed to the deceased, provide memory boxes and work books for bereaved children as well as resources for parents and teachers - all free of charge. We also help to provide friendship and emotional support at their bereavement support groups.

The dedicated staff have over 100 years of experience in arranging and conducting funerals between them, and the emphasis is on dedicated local people working for the rest of the community, with fair pricing, flexibility and exceptional service.

Diss - 01379 640810 Attleborough - 01953 452538

Over the Christmas period, funeral directors at Rosedale will be working day and night ensuring that the bereaved receive the same high level of service, providing a peaceful family atmosphere for making funeral arrangements, either in a private sitting room at the funeral home, or by visiting the bereaved in their own homes.

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Viva España....

Motoring Journalist Tim Barnes-Clay gets up close and personal with two fresh Spanish models...

New SEAT Leon FR 2.0 TDI 150 PS SEAT enjoyed a record-breaking year for sales in the UK in 2012 – its best since the brand was introduced into the country in 1985.

And the Spanish automaker’s popularity is likely to continue, if the all-new Leon is anything to go by.

Indeed, the hatchback which was first launched in 1999, is unquestionably one of SEAT’s most significant cars ever.

I drove SEAT’s athletic version of the Leon - the FR. Those letters stand for Formula Racing, so, predictably, the car comes with ‘sporty’ features. These include 17-inch alloy wheels, dark tinted rear windows, and front sports seats.

The driver’s seat is set lower than that of the previous Leon, but has a broad range of movement, as does the steering wheel. This provides a confident driver set-up – and a fun one, especially when you hit the road after selecting ‘Sport’ from the SEAT Drive Profile.

This is a menu of driving modes which allows you to change the character of the Leon. On the list of options you can also choose Normal, Eco or Individual set-up. It’s a cool bit of gadgetry and is accessed at the touch of a button.

The Leon FR 2.0 TDI 150 will sprint from 0-62mph in 8.4 seconds and on to 134mph. The SEAT hugs the corners as though super-glued to the road. In fact body roll is virtually non-existent – it feels a million miles away from a standard, efficient, family hatch.

But it’s not that far from one as far as fuel savings go. In fact, fuel economy is startlingly efficient with the oil-burner averaging 68.9 mpg.

The newest Leon comes in a package that’s enormously practical too. The SEAT is a full five-seater with a 380litre boot. The luggage compartment has increased by 39 litres, its rear knee room by 14 mm, and headroom by the same amount. It’s among the most voluminous motors in the family hatchback class.

But, most importantly, the Leon has been awarded the maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP in its safety tests.

It scored 94 percent and 92 percent for the adult occupant and child occupant elements respectively. What more could you ask for? Not a lot. And if I had £21,385, I’d be buying a Leon FR now.

FAST FACTS • Max speed: 134 mph • 0-62 mph: 8.4 secs • Combined mpg: 68.9 • Engine: 1968 cc 4 cylinder 16 valve turbo diesel • Max. power (bhp): 148 at 3500 - 4000 rpm • Max. torque (lb/ft): 236 at 1750 - 3000 rpm • CO2: 106 g/km • Price: £21,385 on the road

Top speed is a more-thanrespectable118mph and CO2 emissions are low at only 106g/km. That means the Toledo is not only eco-friendly, the small amount of carbon dioxide it releases into the atmosphere also brings it into cheap annual road tax territory.

The SEAT embraces corners and soaks up lumps and bumps without difficulty.

The switchgear is nicely damped and the steering is direct. The well-weighted wheel also gives you good feedback – thoroughly communicating what the road surface is like beneath the four rubber corners.

Looks-wise, the latest Toledo is peculiar.

It has the appearance of a saloon but actually it’s a hatchback. The front looks modern, with aggressively shaped headlights, but the further back you go, SEAT’s designers have lost their way.

The rear-end is the visual equivalent of a song that’s been ‘faded-out’ because the guys in the recording studio didn’t have a clear-cut way to finish the track.

My test car, in SE 1.6 TDI Ecomotive 105 PS guise, produced 70.6mpg.

That’s pretty staggering. The tank is big too – with a potential range of around 600 miles.

The standard safety package for all SEAT Toledos includes driver and passenger airbags, front side, head and thorax airbags. The car is available from as little as £12,500 on the road, but the flagship form I test drove comes with a price-tag of over five grand more at £17,840.

FAST FACTS • Max speed: 118 mph • 0-62 mph: 10.4 secs • Combined mpg: 70.6 • Engine: 1598 cc 4 cylinder 16 valve turbo diesel • Max. power (bhp): 103 at 4400 rpm • Max. torque (lb/ft): 184 at 1500 rpm • CO2: 106 g/km • Price: £17,840 Tweet Tim @carwriteups www.carwriteups.co.uk

New SEAT Toledo On the road, the new Toledo is no speed-demon, but it always has enough ‘get up and go’ to prevent accusations of sluggishness. Its 1598cc, 16 valve, four cylinder turbo diesel engine produces 103bhp – and that’s enough to get you from 0-62mph in 10.4 seconds.

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