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Contents AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2019 8

Good news from our region

13 Book review from Bungay library

15 The timeless story of Romeo & Juliet at Theatre Royal Norwich

18 Primadonna literary festival 20 On your plot - late summer

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23 South Lopham stores 25 What’s in season - produce for August and September

45 Gospel from The Saints 46 Fashion - be bold this summer

47 Bungay Bitesize - wings for victory week

49 Falcon Meadow welcomes Greater Bungay Dog Show

51 Focus on sunscreen 53 Seasonal recipe for nectarine 26 Ladies who lunch visit Café

55 Refreshing Waters, being a musical trailblazer

56 Storytelling through illustration

59 WIN £100 M&S voucher 61 Exercise your brain cells with our crossword

62 Find a local business or service in our directory

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28 Village notice board 30 Regional reads - what we are loving this issue

33 Delicious recipe for vegan rose & lemon cake

34 Poetry Corner - Dick Gibson from Frenze near Scole

37 Waveney Valley Sculpture Trail

38 The secrets of foot reading 41 Music and song in Rickinghall 43 Charity Scrapbox on repurposing waste for arts and craft

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Daisy said: “The ethos of the shop will remain, and regular customers can rest assured that they will still be able to get their usual items. However, I’d like to build the business up to incorporate a more comprehensive range of products, from country clothing, saddlery and tack, pet feed, farm supplies and livestock feed, bedding and equipment. In time, I hope Darrow will become a onestop-shop for smallholders, pet owners, and equestrians.

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SWEET AWARD FOR LOCAL DIABETES GROUP The dedicated and tireless work of The Diabetes UK Wymondham group has been recognised with an Inspire Award from the charity. The group has been running for nearly four years and is committed to raising awareness and understanding of the condition. Last year the group joined forces with a local residential home and began regular peer support meetings to help residents who live with diabetes. They also offer advice and share information with carers at the home. Tony Finon, who collected the award on behalf of the group, said: “I want to thank the committee members for the many hours spent behind the scenes organising and supporting the group’s activities. And a very big thank you to all our guest speakers and members of the public who attend our regular meetings at Fairland Church and Ogden Close in Wymondham. This award is for all of you. Well done!” For more information on the group go to www.wymondham.diabetesukgroup.org

Tony (right) receives the award from Peter Shorrick, Diabetes UK Midlands and East Regional Head.

NOR-CON IS ON! NOR-CON, Norfolk’s very own TV, film and comic con (comic convention) returns to the Norfolk Showground on 28 and 29 September for its ninth annual event. Among the line-up of celebrity guests are Torchwood and Keeping Faith star Eve Myles, Kai Owen (Torchwood), Doctor Who actors Peter Davison, Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred, plus Red Dwarf stars Chris Barrie and Hattie Hayridge. Photo opportunities throughout the weekend include the chance to pose with some of film and TV’s most recognisable vehicles, including the Back to the Future DeLorean, KITT from Knight Rider, the A-Team van (complete with a Mr T lookalike) and a fan-built replica of the Blade Runner flying car, known as the Spinner. NORCON also includes the Artist Alley, where some of the most talented comic book artists will be appearing and sketching live.

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MOORE INSPIRATION AT HOUGHTON HALL Visitors to Houghton Hall this summer will be treated to two fabulous exhibitions; a show of Henry Moore’s inspiring works, and the FESTIVAL exhibition by Norfolk by Design. Both are taking place until 29 September. Henry Moore NATURE AND INSPIRATION is a landmark exhibition, as there hasn’t been a significant display of his work in this part of the country for many years. Several of Moore’s sculptures will be installed in the beautiful park and gardens at Houghton Hall, including his large

bronzes, with smaller works and drawings displayed inside the house. Running alongside is Norfolk by Design’s third pop-up exhibition of art and objects by artists and makers from Norfolk and East Anglia. The exhibition will celebrate and respond to the work of 20th century icon Henry Moore. There will be 26 artists and makers exhibiting their work, including paintings, drawings, sculpture, printmaking, furniture and decorative design. For more details go to houghtonhall.com

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A coach day trip to see the fantastic West End show The Lion King. Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s multi-award winning musical The Lion King will redefine your expectations of theatre. A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney’s much-loved film transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart, The Lion King is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the

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Next you will visit the Royal Mews which is home to the Royal Family’s coaches and carriages including the Gold State Coach which has been used in every coronation since 1821. Your Royal Day Out will finish with a tour through the magnificent State Rooms in Buckingham Palace which are used by The Queen for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining. Each room is furnished with many of the treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt and Rubens; sculpture by Canova; and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.

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Book review

BOOK REVIEW from Bungay Amanda King, Library Manager at Bungay Community Library, reviews her pick for a late summer read

fter a raft of recommendations from library customers and colleagues, I was delighted to discover the author Ruth Hogan. Queenie Malone’s Paradise Hotel is her third novel and her writing just gets better and better.

A book with great characterisation, at turns hilarious and heartbreaking and yet still able to take you completely by surprise. It is full of real hopefulness, of warmth and of good things to come.

Like her previous novels, there are two storylines, but this time both feature the same character. Firstly we meet the six-year-old Tilly, who sees ghosts, is accompanied by a dead dog and adores her slightly feckless father. Then we find Tilda, the grown up Tilly, who is fighting the grip of OCD and armed with a daily battle of charms and rituals — and still haunted by her childhood banishment to boarding school. The novel opens with a startling line that paves the way for a voyage of discovery into Tilly’s life — from the time spent at the magnificent Queenie’s hotel with her mother Grace, through growing up and the complexities of the mother/daughter bond. bungay.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk

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ix fast-emerging dance talents are getting the chance to star in a passionate and contemporary adaptation of a Shakespeare classic alongside members of one of this country’s best-known companies. The half dozen have been specially selected to perform in Romeo and Juliet, which is being presented by Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures and comes to Norwich Theatre Royal from 3-7 September. The literary world’s story of star-crossed lovers is being injected with youth, vitality and Matthew’s trademark love of storyt ytelling. Casting up-andcoming performers to give added layers to The Bard’s timeless tale of young lo ove was important to the world-renowned choreo ographer. He said: “The thing that really made me want to do it was the opportunity to work with young people. It’s a story about them and d young love. I got even more excited when it was suggested we cast it with young peoplle and work with young creative associates in all the different departmen nts of the show alongside my usual worldclass team. It is all about nurturing them and telling the sto ory.” ry y Romeo and Juliet’s plot also lends itself to choreography because of its themes. Matthew said: “Dance is very goo od at extreme emotions, and Romeo and Juliet as a sttory ry y is certainly full of those. It has passion, love againsst the odds, and several extremes of murder and violence. It’s all those big emotion ns. Shakespeare captured it very ry y well. Young people are very ry y hot headed and react very quickly to things.”

The production is a case of second time lucky for one of the six chosen to perform. Joe Barbrook, who lives near Southwold, was a reserve for a previous New Adventures interpretation of Lord of the Flies, which came to Norwich Theatre Royal. He was later selected to dance in a specially commissioned piece for the company at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, but this will be his first full-length production for them. Taking on the lead roles of Romeo and Juliet will be Cordelia Braithwaite and Paris Fitzpatrick. Cordelia has been dancing with New Adventures since 2013, taking on roles in Swan Lake, The Car Man, The Red Shoes and Cinderella, while Paris spent a year dancing and touring with Northern Ballet after graduation. He also starred in the Early Adventure es tour, showcasing Matthew Bourne’s early work in 20 017, which marked the company’s 30th anniversary ry. y The touring cast also inclu udes Reece Causton, from West Norfolk,, who returns to the theatre after prreviously coming to the Theatre Royal in both Swan Lake and Cinderella for New Adventure es. He is also relishing the chance to mentor some of the dance talent of tomorrow. Reece said: “I see a lot of myself in the young people’s faces and I would have loved to have done something liike this, especially with a company like New Adventures, when I was their age. It is a real honour to help these young artists develop and see the sort of joy they get from m being around us.”

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rimadonna is a new and inclusive festival celebrating the creative community, giving prominence to work by women and introducing fresh voices alongside famous names in a fun and welcoming environment. Held in the beautiful surroundings of Laffitts Hall, Suffolk, from Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September, the Primadonna Festival is an entire weekend of eclectic festivities, from interviews, panels, spoken-word performances and workshops, to live music, films and food — and welcomes all genders, on stage and off.

The festival is the brainchild of 17 women from publishing and entertainment. Together, these ‘primadonnas’ have created a festival of brilliant writing, borne out of a desire to give prominence to work by women and spotlight authors from the margins — and to create a thoroughly joyous and accessible experience. The line-up will include brilliant new talent such as writers Elif Shafak, Michael Donkor, Guy Gunaratne, Diana Evans and Amanda Prowse. They will appear alongside comedian and writer Katy Brand, poet Raymond Antrobus and national treasure Sandi Toksvig. Helping represent the men will be Ashley Hickson Lovence, Guy Gunaratne and Michael Donkor. Guy and Michael will introduce their latest work, as well as discuss their recent accolades: winning the prestigious Dylan Thomas Prize and being shortlisted for the Desmond Elliot Prize respectively. Luke Jennings, creator of Killing Eve’s kick-ass character Villanelle, will join Michael for a panel entitled ‘Her Breasts Preceded Her into the Room’, which will examine whether men really can write women. For roll-on-the-floor hilarity, Primadonna is delighted to present its very own game show ‘Make Sioned Laugh’, in which host Ayesha Hazarika will invite participants to spend a maximum of three minutes trying to make Sioned Wiliam, Radio 4’s commissioning editor for comedy and one of the Primadonnas, madonnas, laugh.

Some events at the festival are aimed at younger visitors, including an appearance by Konnie Huq, one of Britain’s most loved TV presenters (Blue Peter, The Xtra Factor, King of the Nerds and London Talking) who has signed a three-book deal for her ‘Cookie’ children’s series. Other events include Sandi Toksvig’s funny, inspiring, engaging and very personal conversation, Ada Campe’s surrealist comedy, and magical campfire storytelling sessions. Music will play a huge part in the festival, with the best of local talent and names from further afield, plus some music industry-insider ‘tips for the top’. And you can dance yourself dizzy in the late night disco shed. DJ sets will feature different genres on Friday and Saturday nights. Primadonna will also be running a film shed throughout the festival, with something for everyone. There will also be a late night campfire film; a silent film with live music accompaniment screened outside by the campfire. All the food available at Primadonnna has been selected to give best value for money and the most delicious options, including vegan and gluten free. The beers and ciders have the lowest food mileage of any festival — they will have travelled all of five miles to get there! For more details and to buy tickets go to primadonnafestival.com

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PICK YOUR OWN September brings an abundance of apples and pears, so harvest them when they can be easily twisted from the stem. Prevent the foliage of apple and pear trees from being defoliated by winter moth caterpillars by wrapping sticky bands around the trunk to stop female moths crawling into the branches to lay eggs. Tidy gooseberries and blackberries by cutting off shoot tips infected with mildew, and cut canes that fruited this year to the ground. Tie in the strongest new shoots to canes or supporting wires. Plant strawberries in weed-free soil that has been given a boost by digging in some well rotted farmyard manure. Save the last of your tomatoes from frost; cut off entire bunches of fruit waiting to ripen and place out of direct sunlight indoors. In a week or so they should turn red. Sow early carrots in the ground and cover with a cloche for an early crop next year. Pot up some mint and parsley for the kitchen windowsill for fresh herbs through the winter.

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Memories of SOUTH LOPHAM STORES As told to Maggy Chapman by her late grandmother

y grandmother Harriet Emma Bowhill, née Sare, died in 1976 aged 91 and lived all her life in South Lopham. She loved to reminisce to me about the long ago days when her family home, The Stores, was the hub of the village. In 1871, at the age of 21, my great grandfather William Sare married local farmer’s daughter Sarah Rush and purchased a piece of land opposite the now car park of the White Horse pub in South Lopham with a legacy from his uncle. He built the house, which still stands, and shop premises and called it South Lopham Stores. Sarah ran the shop and William, a master shoemaker, made and repaired shoes in an outbuilding at the back, reared 10 children and helped many needy villagers. Sarah rose at 4am every day to bake bread to sell in the shop, using her oven in the wall next to the fire, which could hold 18 loaves at a time. At Easter she made hot cross buns and in summer harvest cakes (similar but flatter) which she sold for a half pence each to local women to take to the men in the fields. Not every housewife was lucky enough to own an oven and many prepared their pies and took them to Sarah to bake. One old lady turned up with a tin containing a blackbird surrounded by sparrows to be baked! It was not uncommon for poorer folk to eat such birds. The shop opened every day except Sunday, and stayed open late on Saturday night so the wives of the farm workers who received their wages on Saturdays could shop – and gossip – while the menfolk went to the White Horse. Travellers called from Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge and Bury St. Edmunds to supply goods. Sugar in hundredweight bags was collected by pony and trap from Diss railway station, along with many other commodities. Once back at the shop everything was weighed out for customers. Huge lumps of salt were sawn into ‘pennoth’ and ‘hapoth’ sizes. Blue paper squares had to be folded into bags. Apart from general groceries, the shop sold pig meal, maize, coal, all types of machine oil, paraffin

oil and, later, petrol in gallon cans, as well as clothing, haberdashery, boots and shoes – some made by William. A popular line was Sarah and William’s W homemade grap pe and blackcurrant wine! The family had a pony and ‘rally-car’ trap, which Sarah took to Diss twice a week to do errands for herself and other village folk. She would tether the pony in the yard of a particular public house and on her return call in the back room for a glass of port with other ladies. She helped birth babies, some mothers having nothing but a heap of rags on the floor to give birth on, and when late one night a man was taken ill, Sarah drove the pony and trap to Hopton to summon the doctor, then on to Diss for medicine. On Christmas Day, William refused to sit down to lunch until his daughters had distributed a hot meal to the poorest in the village, and every Christmas gave a party in his living room for village children with a Christmas tree bearing penny toys for all, ending with a sing-song around the piano. There will be more of grandma’s South Lopham memories in the next issue.

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Keep an eye on what’s in season and you’ll get the most out of all the fresh local produce that Norfolk and Suffolk have to offer. Juliette from Fredrick’s Fine Foods in Diss shares her favourites for August and September. VEGETABLES

FRUIT

n Courgettes – we love the yellow courgettes, which look so pretty even in ratatouille. Add them to red onion and halloumi cheese for a delicious skewer on your barbecue, or try a courgette and Cheddar cheese quiche – delicious.

n Apricots – if you can get local ones from your farm shop do try them, otherwise the fresh foreign ones are very good. They are such a pretty colour and wonderful raw, in an almond frangipane or even as a tarte tatin – see our recipe in this issue!

n Chicory – not the most popular salad crop in the UK, the leaves are crisp and slightly bitter, but delicious when paired with blue cheese such as Stilton or Roquefort. They also make a tasty and unusual salad with burrata, fennel and orange.

n Raspberries – when you make a crème caramel try hiding some raspberries as a surprise at the bottom, the fragrant and sharp fruit are a great contrast to the rich custard and crisp sugary top.

n Fennel – roasted fennel bulbs are lovely for a more summery roast, and bulb fennel is also great if you add it to a coleslaw or a tomato salad dressed with salty olive tapenade. n Runner Beans – we like to eat them young and tender; lovely in a salad with broad beans, crisp lettuce and fresh herbs like parsley and a French dressing, or add them to a smoked haddock chowder for a bit of extra crunch. n Squash – autumn is on the way by September and it’s time to use e some of these wonderfully egetab odd shaped veg bles. Roasted butternut not only y deli squash is n licious but colourful and ost all sq quash make e lovely light tagines and almost so soups.

FISH n Crab – why not have a picnic on the beach with a delicious crab sandwich? n Mackerel – have you ever tried a jacket potato with smoked mackerel, horseradish and sour cream filling – gorgeous? n Scallops – lovely and sweet, they are delicious quickly pan fried and paired with chorizo or with fresh herbs, lemon and butter.

MEAT n Lamb – something different to try; marinate a boned out leg of lamb with lemon zest, rosemary, bay leaf, garlic, a little chilli and some olive oil and then cook either in the oven or on a barbecue – tend der and delicious. n Venison – try making a game terrin rrine, llovely with a salad and som me new pot me po potatoes. otatoes

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CAFÉ BRITANNIA Britannia Road, Norwich NR1 4LU Open every day, 8am — 7pm “So what delightful venue have you got for us today?” asked Alice. “Norwich Prison,” said I. Alice looked dubious, but we set off on the drive to Norwich while I told her what I know about the café. It’s run by ex-prisoners in the magnificent former Britannia Barracks, close to the prison itself, right at the top of Mousehold Heath, with the best view of Norwich. Plenty of free parking and a very short walk to the entrance gate, which is somewhat hidden at the extreme right of the building. Then a long trek back to the extreme left of the building to find a door that works. Once ‘inside’ we attached ourselves to the queue and began reading the menu. The first page offers 10 breakfasts from £8 to £3; page 2, lunch and dinner with lots of variations; page 3, burgers and mains: there is nothing in here over £11. Back of page 2; meals for £10; kids favourites with chips and beans. And, finally, elegant afternoon tea. On the front of the counter were the most scrumptious cakes under glass domes, and behind the counter were two or three great big blokes with earrings, tattoos and enormous welcoming smiles. While we dithered and swapped about, our chap stood patiently deleting and crossing out with resigned acceptance. Finally it was grilled chicken, new spuds and salad for me, and vegetarian lasagne for Alice, with chips and garlic bread. We chose our puds at the same time and water to drink. It’s a happy, all-inclusive place, with smart elderly couples, families, teenagers and working men. There are about 70 tables; 20 in the main hall, a few in a separate smaller room and about 40 outside where dogs are allowed. The table we chose was quite close to the coffee machine, which went ‘whoosh’ periodically, but even without it the place was a bit noisy, although there is the separate small room at the back which was quieter. We shared a table with two smart ladies who were struggling with the amount of chips, but the rest of their food looked promising. Alice’s lasagne came baked in its own little dish and had to be decanted

onto the plate, also there were two decent sized bits of garlic bread and chips. My portion of chicken was so big I took half of it home; and astonishingly there was NO RAW ONION in my salad! There were far too many potatoes for me: did I say last time that Doc Marmite encouraged me to lose weight? Well I have: two stone! So I left most of the spuds with a clear conscience. Finding the loo in this café is a bit of an adventure; the first place I went had two doors, one saying ‘GENTS’ the other ‘DANGER 250 volts’. So I wandered off to the back of the room and found ‘LADIES’ and the separate little quiet room. Now for puds; my brownie was a proper one, not just a slice of leftover chocolate cake, and was delicious — crisp on the outside and gooey in the middle. Alice’s lemon loaf was a good size and reduced her to silence for some minutes. The place isn’t licensed and neither of us wanted coffee, so the very low cost reflects this, but our companions on the table said the coffee was good and hot, and the pot of tea was just right. Bottom line: £23.20.

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SUN 28TH JUL 10AM - 5PM Lophams Village Hall, Church Road IP22 2LP

SATURDAY 10TH AUG 9AM Free copies of the map for the Yard Sale will be available from outside the Village Hall. Hot and cold refreshments will be available.

EVENT STAR THROWERS GARDEN PARTY

Adults £5 Children £2 Under 5’s Free, Vintage Tractors, Steam Engines, Classic Cars, Dog Show, Food & Beverages, Gipping Valley Sheepdogs, Falconry Displays, Motorcycles, Military & More…

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SATURDAY 3RD AUG 1PM St James Church, Great Ellingham, near to Attleborough This is a very special FREE concert of the Holst Singers , an internationally famous and very well regarded choir from London who are coming to Great Ellingham for the day. The concert will last for about one hour and is a programme of classical well-known music.

SAT 10TH AUGUST 11AM - 2PM Star Throwers Centre, Melton Road, Wymondham NR18 0AD Already confirmed Bollywood Dancing and Pyjama Drama. All welcome! Garden Games, Refreshments, Pimms Tent, Stalls, Entertainment, Raffle & Tombola. Entry £2 per adult, £1 per child. To book a stall or donate a raffle/tombola prize call 01953 423304 or email victoria@starthrowers.org.uk

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SATURDAY 10TH AUG 6PM Rickinghall Inferior Church, Bury Road IP22 1HA Music and song, old and new performed by The Shakespeare Singers and Hexachordia.

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SUNDAY 11TH AUG 8AM Beccles Town Centre NR34 9HA A hundred dealers selling a mixture of antiques, collectables, vintage and retro in the town centre of Beccles. Good quality street food and local shops open throughout the day.

17TH AUG TO 1ST SEP 11-4PM Solo Art Exhibition, Wingfield Barns Arts Centre, Wingfield. Maria Rosier is a trained teacher of Art and Design who has developed her own style of artwork using shape, texture and colours found in natural forms. Weds to Sun, including Bank Holiday Monday. Private View Friday 16th August 6-8pm.

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SUNDAY 18TH AUG 11AM Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve near Thetford IP22 2TQ Celebrating the wildlife, history and culture in local crafts. Come along for craft stalls and demos, not forgetting activities such as bug-hunting and exploring the world of moths!

FILM THE FAVOURITE (15) AT NEWTON FLOTMAN CINEMA TUESDAY 20TH AUG Newton Flotman Village Centre, Grove Way NR15 1QE Lady Churchill sees herself supplanted in the Queen’s favour and bed by the upstart Abigail Masham. Bar opens at 6.30pm, film starts at 7.30pm.

EXHIBITION ‘INSPIRED BY NATURE’ ART EXHIBITION 24TH - 26TH AUGUST 10AM Redgrave & Lopham Fen, Low Common Road, Diss, IP22 2HX Original artwork, by local artists inspired by nature, will be on display and for sale in the Learning Centre at Redgrave and Lopham Fen. Tea/coffee and homemade cakes and snacks will also be available. FREE.

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Helaine Becker and Dow Phumiruk Pan Macmillan 9781529005592 £10.99

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Katherine Johnson is the mathematical genius who helped make the historic Apollo 11 moon landings possible, and made sure Apollo 13 returned home safely when the mission was in critical danger. July 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first humans landing on the moon on July 20 1969.

IPSWICH IN 50 BUILDINGS Caleb Howgego Amberley 9781445679990 £14.99

A selection of Ipswich’s architectural gems, from medieval churches and Tudor treasures such as Christchurch Mansion, to modern masterpieces such as the groundbreaking design of the Willis Building.

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UNNATURAL CAUSES

Dr Richard Shepherd Penguin 9781405923538 £8.99 Dr Richard Shepherd has performed over 23,000 autopsies, including some of the most high-profile cases of recent times; the Hungerford Massacre, the Princess Diana inquiry, and 9/11. He has faced serial killers, natural disaster, ‘perfect murders’ and freak accidents. His evidence has put killers behind bars, freed the innocent, and turned open-and-shut cases on their heads. Unnatural Causes tells the story of not only the cases and bodies that have haunted him the most, but also how to live a life steeped in death.

An account of a 1930s childhood growing up in a Norfolk village. This depiction of one boy’s experience blends into a story of a decade, in the aftermath of the Great War, as ex-soldiers ride their old army bikes, ‘widow-women’ are familiar figures and ‘Umbrella Joe’ paces in shell-shock aimlessness.

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Grant Holt’s path to the Premier League was far from conventional. A series of rejections made him give up football at the age of 21, yet nine years later he was scoring at Anfield, the Emirates and Stamford Bridge on his way to becoming England’s second highest goal scorer.

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VEGAN ROSE & LEMON CAKE

This delightful cake astonishes everyone who tries it. Despite containing no eggs or dairy its texture is great and the flavour even better. Take care with the rosewater, which should be a concentrated one (from most supermarkets) – as even one drop too much takes it from exotically perfumed to great aunt’s boudoir! Serves 12

492kcal/80g carbs per serving

INGREDIENTS 550g self-raising flour 400g caster sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of salt Zest and juice of 2 lemons 200ml rapeseed or sunflower oil 300ml cold water Rosewater flavouring, to taste

ICING 250g icing sugar About 50ml lemon juice (1 lemon) Rosewater flavouring, to taste Dried rose petals Lemon zest

METHOD 01. Oil a 2lb (900g) loaf tin and line with baking parchment. Preheat the oven to 180oC. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest, mixing well. 02. Beat in the lemon juice, vegetable oil and enough cold water to make a smooth, loose batter. Add the rosewater a drop at a time, tasting to check you’ve got just enough. Pour the batter into the loaf tin. 03. Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes, until it’s springy to the touch and a skewer comes out

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clean. Rest for 15 minutes in the tin, then turn out onto a rack to cool. 04. To make the icing sift the sugar into a bowl, then stir in about 50ml of lemon juice to make a thick icing that you can spread smoothly on the cake without it running off. Add a drop or two of rosewater flavouring, again tasting as you go. 05. Spread on the cake, then immediately scatter dried rose petals and lemon zest over it. Press the petals down gently so they stick to the icing. Allow to set, then cut into thick slices. The cake will keep for several days in a tin. The Pennoyer Centre’s staff and volunteer BakeForce make delicious cakes for the café, which won the EDP Norfolk Food & Drink “Best Baking” Award. The café, in Pulham St Mary, is open Mon-Sat from 9.30am to 3.30pm. www.pennoyers.org.uk 01379 676660

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he sixth Waveney Valley Sculpture Trail is set to return to south Norfolk in 2019. Annually attracting thousands of visitors to the region, this year’s trail will feature the work of 38 artists from across the UK. Organised by Waveney & Blyth Arts, the event takes place at The Raveningham Centre, 10 miles south of Norwich, on a three-acre site of lawns, hidden groves, orchards and walkways. Each year the organisation hosts a programme of events that highlights the unique character of the Waveney and Blyth valleys, situated in north Suffolk and south Norfolk. In 2019 the sculpture trail will take place over five weeks, from Friday 2 August to Sunday 8 September, and will include site-specific work, 3-D constructions and sculpture.

Sculptor Simon Turner said: “This is my first time exhibiting at the Waveney Valley Sculpture Trail and I am working on a much bigger scale than normal.” Also showing his work is sculptor Andy Jarrett. He said: “I’m thrilled to be taking part in the Waveney Valley Sculpture Trail 2019, it’s a very special occasion when this many sculptors come together to share so much amazing creativity.” The trail is open every day from 10am until 5pm at The Raveningham Centre, Beccles Road, Raveningham, Norfolk NR14 6NU. Entry is £6 for adults (£5 for members of Waveney & Blyth Arts), under 18s are free. Pay on entry only.

A new area of woodland, which gives views out over neighbouring meadows and pasture land, has been opened up for 2019 to provide a space for large-scale sculpture. Both established and up-and-coming artists will be exploring the theme of The Woven Woodland through their work, using materials, structures and creative ideas in the meadows, woodland and natural spaces at Raveningham. Nicky Stainton, from Waveney & Blyth Arts, said: “We are so excited about this year’s Trail, as almost half the artists are showing work with us for the

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As a foot reader, practicing since 1999, Jane Sheehan is often asked to talk about the secrets that feet can reveal. Here she answers the top eight questions she is most often asked. What does it mean if I have a bunion? When I’m reading a bunion I’m not thinking about the medical condition, I’m thinking about the angle of the lean of the big toe towards the little toe. So you can have a bunion reading even if you don’t have a medical bunion. It’s all about the angle of the lean.

Bunions tell you that you are bending over backwards doing too much for others and not enough for yourself! The degree to which the big toe is deformed towards the little toe shows the degree that you are out of balance in this area of your life. Ask yourself, what would I be doing with my time if I had more time for me?

Foot Reading Many people with bunions can’t answer this and, until they work out what they really want to spend their time on for themselves, they will continue doing too much for others. If you want some clues as to what you would possibly enjoy doing if you had more time, think back to what you did when you were a child in the school holidays. Perhaps you could spend more time doing that now. What does it mean if I have wide feet? Very wide feet are what I call the ‘carthorse’ foot! This person is very, very hardworking. They are constantly doing things and find it very difficult to sit down and do nothing. If I offer you a drink, you will be getting the cups out of the cupboard to help me rather than sitting back and letting me wait on you. What does it mean if I have narrow feet? Very narrow feet are what I call the ‘princess’ foot! You are much happier sitting back and letting others run around after you. “Peel me a grape”! You are very good at delegating to others without appearing to do so! You appreciate the good things in life. What does it mean if I have a high arch? High arches are commonly found on people with strong inner resources. You enjoy spending time on your own. That’s not to say that you aren’t sociable, but if you do go to a party you need the next day as quiet time to re-energise. You are very resourceful, but find it hard to accept help from others because you feel you can do it all yourself.

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ith grubby uniforms no sooner stuffed into laundry baskets and scuffed plimsolls still cooling in under stairs cupboards, giant posters of menacingly sharp pencils loomed in shop windows, proclaiming ‘Back to School!’ Well, hardly. The children had only just broken up, and six glorious, school-run-free weeks stretched ahead like a sun-warmed country lane. So why the compulsion to muscle tropically bright picnic wares off the shelf in favour of multi-packs of ‘easy-care’ polo shirts and pristine school socks? By now, the wonderful expansive holiday feeling is entrenched. Light, bright days, clothing and meals are the norm. The weather is frequently hot. We keep a friendly eye on neighbours’ houses before, in turn, issuing instructions about watering the tubs and taking custody of our post. Time has been deliciously syrupy, lazily consumed in back garden, local pool and friends’ houses. As sun-fried t-shirts and shorts are washed and worn time after time, the squashed uniforms lining the ironing basket elicit a small pang as August Bank Holiday approaches and – then passes. A nip of anxiety in the air propels us shopwards in quest of shiny new shoes and grey apparel in readiness for September. But there is still much to enjoy. When idling along the lanes and footpaths, glossy brambles promise jams and jellies. For my part, this remains complete fantasy. ‘Naked’ might be the trendy description for the efficient mitt to mouth method I have always found entirely satisfactory, sharing the plunder with my dog who is quite a hedgerow gourmet.

Sloes are another bounty and we have plenty if you know where to look. Although gathering them is an autumnal rather than late summer occupation, it does depend upon weather conditions. I can remember picking them after an unusually wet and cold August. Making sloe gin is easy and very rewarding (as in delicious). Two large bottles resulted from less than an hour’s picking from my own hedgerow, and the recipe was delightfully simple. The washed sloes split during a sleepover in the freezer and then we simply popped them into a sterilised bottle before adding sugar and topping up with inexpensive gin. Although both the local Flower and Produce Show and Village Barbecue are history, the Harvest Supper is something to very much look forward to. Nearly everyone seemed to be there last year and it was lovely to have a gathering before the cosy, more autumnal quizzes set in. Our second Village Litter Pick will soon be on the horizon. Back in April we hawk-eyed pickers were skilfully lured back to the Village Hall for tea and homemade cakes after spreading ourselves out across verges and footpaths. Although we amassed a sizeable heap of bulging bin liners, it was decided that waiting until the vegetation wasn’t quite so lush would allow an even deeper ‘saintly’ clean on the next operation! As for the ‘Back to School’ ogre, once home, swapping uniform for shorts takes seconds and the evenings are still long and light.

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ungay Museum has a splendid collection of photos depicting Victorian celebrations in the Market Place, particularly for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 1887, and her Diamond Jubilee in 1897. In these photos the balcony above Wightman’s shop is filled with dignitaries, who could make speeches and enjoy a prominent position to view the events.

The balcony was in use again for some special events during the Second World War. In May 1943 the ‘Wings for Victory’ Week was held with the aim of raising £40,000 to purchase a Liberator Bomber aircraft, chosen to express appreciation for the splendid work of the United States Air Force based in this country, and with personnel serving at Flixton airbase. Ronald Wightman organised the official opening ceremony to take place on Saturday 22 May at 3pm. Dignitaries on the shop balcony included an RAF Air Vice Marshall and a senior officer of the United States Army Air Force. All uniformed organisations in the district were invited to parade to the Drum Head service on the Castle Hills on the following Sunday, when the preacher was Chaplain JA Burris of the USAAF, and four brass bands were provided for the rousing marches and hymns. The target of £40,000 was soon achieved, and additional funding eventually worked out at £20 per head of population, providing not only the Liberator Bomber but three Spitfire escorts for it. During a following ceremony three giant

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oll up, roll up dog lovers…the annual Greater Bungay Dog Show on Falcon Meadow on Sunday 1 September is an event not to be missed. Here is the chance for our much-loved canine friends to take centre stage and show us what they’re made of – and everyone is invited.

A superb fun-filled afternoon for all the family, there will be a dozen different dog show categories – perhaps more Mutts than Crufts – including ‘best pedigree’, ‘best crossbreed’, ‘happiest pooch’ and ‘cutest couple’ (dog and handler in fancy dress). There will also be food and stalls, all set in the beautiful surroundings of Falcon Meadow. Once again, the competition judging will be organised by K9 Capers and proceeds will go to the Falcon Meadow Community Trust. Much of the fun at The Dog Show will come from a deliberate, albeit tongue in cheek, homage to the Bungay Black Dog legend, with a special prize for the ‘best black dog’ from the Bungay area.

So vicious was the Bungay attack that the survivors later ascribed the beast to be a demonic form and, of course, the rest is legend. Perhaps that’s all it ever was, because not only do Bungay folk bear no grudge, they appear to positively relish dog ownership, with hounds in the town among the highest per head of population in Suffolk. There are more than 200 dog walking expeditions per day in Bungay and, yes, this has actually been recorded! The most popular locations are Outney Common, on one side of the Waveney, and Falcon Meadow, which lies on the other. So Bungay is definitely a place that celebrates hounds of all types, and they will be here in force at the Dog Show on 1 September. So come along and join us for what promises to be a ‘paw-fect’ event for all the family! The Greater Bungay Dog Show is on Sunday 1 September, from midday until 4pm. The show is free to attend, but entry into each category is £1 per dog. For more details go to falconmeadow.org.uk

For those who don’t know, the Bungay Black Dog legend is a ghastly but fascinating story that goes back centuries. It was way back in 1577 when Bungay townsfolk rushed into St Mary’s Church to shelter from a mid-summer thunderstorm. A few thunderclaps later they were joined by a huge black mastiff-type animal which proceeded to attack and savage them, killing at least two outright, and injuring several more.

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INGREDIENTS About 8-10 nectarines or peaches, or 16 apricots cut in half, stones removed 125g caster sugar, plus an extra tablespoon 1 tablespoon water 65g unsalted butter, plus an extra knob Ready made rolled puff pastry

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dramatic divine encounter took Rob Hillman into a radical new realm as a music facilitator and pioneer without prior experience. Rob’s heart and mission changed 25 years ago after receiving a powerful vision of Christ on the cross and a new desire to use music to share God’s love. He was quickly drawn to contemporary music to share the gospel message. Rob also began networking with the American gospel music industry to explore a largely untapped UK outlet for black gospel, reggae, hip hop and much more. He helped release their upbeat rhythm and Godcentred lyrics to those on the margins of society as well as a youthful audience, especially the black community, who were perhaps not well served then by the worship music generally available through the Christian market. “If I was going to reach the tough environments it had to sometimes be done with music they could relate to, and I saw the potential to change lives and communicate the word of God,” says Rob. Later, the opportunity arose to market music CDs abroad and through established UK Christian retailers. He also joined forces with a few Norfolk churches to stage a variety of music performances. Now retired in Ashwellthorpe, Rob remains excited to see the impact a single music track can make to even the most broken of lives. He says: “God always has a plan if we just believe and trust him and sometimes the need is to step out of the ordinary and let the extraordinary take over. Music can really do that.” He recalls when that began. “I had started to go to my local Methodist chapel, and I was intrigued — the people were lovely and there was a strong sense of community. But I was not a Christian, although I was interested in Jesus, mainly from a historical viewpoint.” After returning from a Good Friday service, a series of events unfolded which quickly threw his life into chaos. “Everything I believed in and held dear fell apart and I was facing a seemingly impossible situation. With no idea what to do next I simply fell

on my knees in my living room and cried out to God: “If you are real how do I get out of this mess?” “I looked up and there was an unforgettable vision of Christ on the cross. I immediately knew it was my sin that had put him there, but I received instant forgiveness. As I looked into his eyes, they were full of overwhelming love and compassion.” Rob found reassurance and peace that day. “I was to simply let go of everything and at Christ’s request to use music to reach others for him, but I was puzzled because I knew nothing about music or the industry.” A series of remarkable events soon unfolded. “I met a lady from my local chapel who had studied the bible for years. Talking with her, and sharing my experience, helped deepen both our faiths. From that Godly connection came the offer of a free holiday. I was worn out and close to the edge from the collapse of my life and it proved to be a key to my recovery and future direction.” While there, a “chance” discussion with another guest — a concert pianist —revealed that she urgently needed sheet music to enlarge her repertoire, but she was struggling to get it from publishers in America. Rob soon found the right connection and a huge box of sheet music arrived free of charge; it heralded the birth of his business ‘Spirit Music’, which he sold in 2011 at the age of 69.

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llustration presents itself in our every day, from the moment we open our eyes. Remembering the very first book we opened to begin learning our very first words, to the characters on our television screens, flyers, billboards, adverts and books, these designs and concepts communicate a whole range of ideas, narratives and lessons to us throughout our lives. Traditionally, illustration was most closely tied with publishing; the reproduction and distribution of printed media. From the age of technology onwards, however, the rise of digital design and multimedia artworks has aided the evolution of illustration, and so the art of illustration has become omnipresent. In children’s story books visuals are used to assist in meaning making; studying the image can make the writing more accessible and thus inclusive, where everyone is able to comment and respond to the story. These illustrations will draw out key parts of the text and allow more observant eyes to explore intricacies, helping to strengthen their relationship with the text. It isn’t only in children’s books that we find imagery constructed to develop our understanding of the world; artworks are used publicly to convey and spread messages, adult books have ambiguous and intriguing cover artwork, packaging is fun and brightly coloured and it makes you feel things and so you buy things. Illustration takes us on a journey, often exhibiting a soup of emotions — wonder, fascination and curiosiity — not forgettiing skill, technique, and co olour palettes. I have had the pleasurre this month of interviewing two fanta astic East

Anglian contemporary illustrators, Sandy Horsley and Beverley Gene Coraldean, who have gifted us a window into the world of illustration. Drawing upon their inspirations, drives and their greatest achievements, employing the art of the narrative, the two have depicted their progress towards a successful career in storytelling. Sandy begins by reflecting on her love for telling and sharing stories, a love she has honed since childhood. A professional background in graphics, illustration and magazine production encouraged her to embark on an MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art (2018), where she concentrated her creative flair that for so long had manifested in painting and printmaking. Inspiration can be drawn from many of life’s attributes. Sandy tells us: “Stories and ideas can come from anywhere and often it’s random and unusual connections and combinations that can lead to the most interesting and enjoyable ideas.” ‘Experimentation’ stands out as a prominent theme in her practice, being thorough in her research, while exploring avenues and concepts through drawing

Art and reflection to yield surprising results. These processes materialise in the studio; a space Sandy portrays to be a room with a view, light-filled and peaceful. It seems that the key to producing a strong, experimental portfolio is having a space to create chaos, to play with ingredients, and to be able to divide your work and living space, forging a healthy relationship with your practice. Sandy secured the ‘Undiscovered Voices’ award (2018), presented by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Her considered processdriven method has earned recognition in the field that has led to impressive accomplishments, including the realising of her fantastically on-trend debut picture book Selfie (2020). Her advice to budding illustrators is to: “Embrace your mistakes and the unexpected marks or splashes you didn’t intend. Be open with your mark-making.” Beverley’s interest and ability in Animation, Illustration and Design stems from MA study at Norwich University of the Arts (2014). Her work depicts incredible re-imagined environments that encompass densely detailed line work, bringing together lifestyle and architecture. While her work, too, can source inspiration from an interpretation of the world around her, the pieces tend to focus on how to produce narrative or retell a story through the construction of location. The mass of detailing starring in Beverley’s artworks allows them to exist flexibly on a range of scales, murals materialising as particularly immersive compositions. The production of her designs as screen-printed posters and book illustrations is a direct springboard to success from the contexts that inspire her practice, though commissions for murals and site-specific projects provide the opportunity to showcase her innovative visions. She tells us of a refreshing recent commission with a user experience company based at St. George’s Works, Norwich, in which a retro game environment design was actualised through the embodiment of tech gear, plants and coffee. Commissions tend to derive from a brief, from shared ideas, a goal, a place where we value collaboration. Beverley says: “Illustration can be an island, so collaborations can get you out of your comfort zone.” Networking as a freelance artist can be integral to your practice, helping you to balance work and social time, prompting you to participate in the exchange of ideas and nurture knowledge with like-minded professionals.

It would come as no surprise to me if the success of our two illustrators had moved you to dig out any long-forgotten books, or unroll commemorative posters, or even start sketching out some patterns and points of interest you’ve stored intrinsically over the years. It is commitment, drive and a desire to express that has fed the journeys of these designers, and I am excited to see their names featuring more and more in our every day. Kristy Campbell (artist and writer) Kristycamp17@gmail.com www.axisweb.org/p/kristycamp Beverley Gene Coraldean instagram, twitter and facebook: @genealityart www.genealityart.com Sandy Horsley www.sandyhorsley.com Instagram: @sandyhorsley hello@sandyhorsley.com

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