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Contents DECEMBER / JANUARY 2020 8
Good news from our region
15 Cinderella arrives at Theatre Royal Norwich
17 Be a vegan powerhouse with our top 5 foods
19 Bungay Bitesize - Christmas shopping
21 Regional reads - what we are loving this issue
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23 What’s in season - produce for December and January
25 Ladies Who lunch - a few last crumbs
42 Walking for health around the villages of Loddon and Chedgrave
45 WIN £100 M&S voucher 47 Poetry Corner - Karen Ridgeon from Diss
50 Christmas cheer from Norfolk Wildlife Trust
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54 Art - making a New Year’s creativity resolution
57 WIN tickets to see Slade this Christmas
58 Waveney Heritage at Brockdish
61 Exercise your brain cells with our crossword
53 Smart money secrets - get
62 Find a local business or
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27 Village notice board 31 Falcon Meadow on helping children get their dose of nature
33 Recipe for warming chicken noodle soup
34 On your plot - fresh and frosty gardens
37 Fashion - be bold with check this Winter
39 Health Q&A - how St John’s Wort can aid low mood
41 Recipe for dark chocolate and raspberry fudge cake
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And who would like the chance to see one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years? We have a pair of tickets to give away to see Slade at The Waterfront in Norwich on 7 December. See our feature for your chance to be in the draw, after all it is Christmaaaas! We say a massive thank you and goodbye to the lady behind our Ladies Who Lunch feature. After more than 10 years of eating out locally, Su Leavesley is putting away her spoon and retiring. We hope you’ve enjoyed all her food write ups and wish her a long and happy retirement. Read ‘the last few crumbs’ inside. I love receiving emails from you with news of local stories or ideas for features, so keep them coming please and I’ll be back at the end of January. A new and exciting year ahead for everyone.
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Good News from our region CALENDAR BOOST FOR BIG C Our regular postcard expert Dennis Cross has produced his third calendar in a popular series featuring fascinating old black and white images of the region’s history. His previous two calendars raised over £5,000 for Norfolk cancer charity Big C, and he’s hoping this latest one will raise at least £3,000. “My 2020 calendar is called ‘A Trip Back in Time’ and features old postcards and photographs of Diss and surrounding villages,” says Dennis. “Like me, I think a lot of people are interested to see the area as it was in bygone days, and the first calendar I did in 2016 was so popular that I decided d to produce more. For 2020, each month has a different theme: January is Post Offices, February is windmills and there are also railway stations and d horses at work. “Big C is a very worthwhile charity. Cancer touches so many people’s lives, so it made sense to o me that all proceeds from the calendar should go to this hard working local charity.”
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ONWARD TO THE TEAROOM A new tearoom with a difference is opening in Harleston to provide work experience for adults with learning difficulties — and of course a great place to eat and drink! The tearoom, called Onward Enterprises @ The Parlour, is a collaboration between Onward Enterprises — an organisation that creates working environments for those with mental health issues — and The
Since it was formed in 1990, Onward Enterprises has worked with local companies to provide a realistic working environment across its two sites in Harleston and Thetford. It receives a huge amount of support from the communities it works within, including community groups fundraising for projects and events, and these funds have enabled the organisation to undertake this new venture. The tearoom will be open from Wednesday 27 November, and the friendly team of Baristas and waiting staff are eager to y y serve everyone with a variety of delicious delights freshly prepared in the kitchen.
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mixed with bubbles for a sparkling festive cocktail, Norfolk Gin is the only y gin you need this Christmas as you raise a glass with loved ones. To toast the arrival of these mini decanters, handmade exclusively for Norfolk Gin by Wade Ceramics in Stoke on Trent, and to mark the season of goodwill, Norfolk Gin has generously gifted Village People eight bottles to give away to readers. Simply answer the question below, and we will pick four winners at random from all correct entries received. Each winner will receive a large bottle and a new smaller bottle of Norfolk Gin, worth £61 in total. To be in with a chance of winning, simply visit www ww ww.village-people. w info and follow the links to the competition page. Closing date is Friday 20 December 2019 and the usual Village People rules apply.
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few people know, as we have kept our troubles close. I would like you to know how much your huge, beautiful and thoughtful giftts have meant to us, we are all totally awestruck. We are now ‘paying this forwards’ as we have found strength and d inspiration from it. Thank yo ou does not seem enough, but we thank you all so much.” All nominations are anonymous and confidential and will be taken until 4 December. Gifts will be delivered between 20 and 23 December. You can also choose to donate funds to enable the church to bless even more people with gifts this year. To nominate or donate please visit www. wearehopechurchlovegives.net/. Please note that not everyone nominated will necessarily receive a gift.
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Statistics show that the number of house breakins increase as the nights draw in, with criminals exploiting the increased cover of darkness as we enter winter. The new season also helps burglars, with fewer people out for evening strolls, which means neighbours are less likely to spot suspicious behaviour.
It is not just inside the home ost that burglars target, with almo a third of reported burglaries targeting nearby buildings, whether it’s your garage, shed or outhouse.
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“The security around these buildings is often lax, but they contain the kind of high-value goods that burglars love, whether it’s bikes, machines or an expensive toolkit,” the spokesman added. Best to contact Malthouse Security now to protect your home or business during the months ahead. Malthouse Security would like to wish all their customers a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Call security system installer Malthouse Security today on 01379 890 606, email sales@malthouse-security.co.uk or visit the website www.malthouse-security.co.uk for more details of how the company can help your home, or your business too.
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repare for an explosion of energy this Christmas, as Joe Tracini comes home to Norfolk to star in panto. The TV and stage star is set to play Buttons in the Theatre Royal’s festive spectacular and he cannot wait to entertain thousands over the festive season. Joe Tracini makes putting a smile on someone’s face an effortless experience. His natural comedy timing, layers of charm and genes (he is Joe Pasquale’s son) all help to make him the perfect entertainer. And he is set to share his on-stage flair and expertise as he stars in Cinderella over Christmas, sharing the limelight with stage and TV favourites Amanda Henderson (Robyn in Casualty, Oliver! in the West End) and David Witts (Joey Branning in EastEnders, Fiyero in Wicked), as well as Norwich panto favourite Richard Gauntlett as part of the star cast. It was the chance to share the stage with Richard that helped prompt Joe to say yes to the role. He said: “I have wanted to work with him for such a long time and we have been texting. It’s more like I text an idea to Richard, he doesn’t get back to me and then at some point I will just get his script and do what he says. “I think that panto is so important in this country, because it doesn’t really work anywhere else. It’s such a part of our culture, an art form, and it’s always going to be the introdu uction to theatre for a lott of people. There iss nothing like it in the e world and it’s hard work, bu ut nice to be part of people’s Christmas.” Th he Norwich pantto, which runs from m 17 December to 19 9 January, will be a homecoming forr the actor and pe erformer who wa as born at the Jamess Paget Hospital in Gorlesto on, near Great
Yarmouth, and lived in the Yarmouth area until the age of three. Showbiz is definitely in his blood, thanks to his much-loved dad, and Joe started off his performing career as a professional magician — becoming a British champion by the age of 15. He is no stranger to the stage, appearing in the hit comedy Spamalot. Joe is also known for his TV work, including the BBC3 show Coming Of Age and playing Dennis Savage, a character specifically created for him, in Channel Four soap Hollyoaks. He’s is also enjoying every minute of presenting The Dengineers on CBBC, which sees him build the perfect den in people’s gardens. He laughed: “I just sort of turn up and build a shed. I do ask permission first and I have a camera crew with me. “It‘s so nice to watch a nice thing happen to nice people and be a part of something like that. I’m not very good at building though. I am allowed to watch, but not to touch. They would give a power tool to a nine-year-old before they gave it to me.” And with that, Joe is speculating about the routines and fun he will be having on stage with the Cinderella cast this Christmas in Norwich. Oh yes he will!
Cinderella, Tue 17 Dec - Sun 19 Jan 2020. Tickets £10 - £25. Discounts for Over-60s, Under-18s, Groups and Schools. To book, log onto www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk or call the box office on 01603 630000.
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TO SEE CINDERELLA! Norwich Theatre Royal is giving away a family ticket (four seats) to see Cinderella on Thursday 19 December. To be in with a chance of winning just answer the following question: Where was panto star Joe Tracini born? A) Great Yarmouth B) Sheringham C) Felixstowe To enter, simply visit www.village-people.info and follow the links to the competition page. Closing date is Sunday 15 December 2019 and the usual Village People rules apply.
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BE A vegan powerhouse Personal trainer and nutritionist Paul Kerton transformed his life and health when he changed to a plant-based diet. Here he shares his ‘Top Five’ vegan foods for general good health BEETROOT — is full of nitrates which, once transformed into nitric oxide by the body, are powerful vasodilators. Opening up the blood vessels allows oxygen and nutrients to reach working muscles more easily and helps to clear waste products quickly. Freshly squeezed beetroot juice is delicious too. Mix with a little apple juice to make it more palatable, as most people find the flavour too earthy. QUINOA — is a nutritionally dense grain that’s chock-full of slow-burning complex carbohydrates and B vitamins, which help metabolise the carbs into energy for the body. It has much more copper, iron and magnesium than brown rice, and a whopping 14g of high quality protein per 100g dry weight. You can choose the plain white variety, or there’s red and black too, which have higher levels of antioxidants. If you want to be really fancy, go for tri-colour quinoa, which can be used instead of rice for sushi, in burritos with sweetcorn and beans, in a chilli and much more. LENTILS — are the most protein dense of all the whole plant foods, with a 240g can containing a massive 21.6g. They have high levels of the important muscle-building branch chain amino acids (valine, leucine and isoleucine). A recent study found them to be the most antioxidant-rich of all the legumes. Try them mixed with just about anything: pasta, salads, or in soups. You can buy them ready cooked in packs and tins, easy and good to go! Lentil burgers are great, too, and they are delicious in a dal and sprinkled over salads and soups. Try black lentils, French lentils, as well as red, brown and green — and find your favourite ones. BERRIES — are the ultimate antioxidant powerhouses. Not only do antioxidants protect against cancer and slow the ageing process, they also help massively with recovery from exercise. Blackberries top the chart as the most antioxidantrich UK berry, but Amla powder, made from the
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uring my childhood, at the start of December my brothers and I loved gazing in Bungay shop windows at the toys and sweets, imagining what might be in our stockings and parcels on Christmas morning.
In those post-war days, you couldn’t wander into a shop and browse as you can today; shopkeepers and their assistants were waiting attentively at the counter to ask what you required, and if you were a child you were likely to be served last. We usually only had money in our pockets on Saturdays, when dad doled it out, sixpence or a shilling maybe. Intended to last a week, it was mostly spent by the end of the day. We had two red tin Mickey Mouse money boxes, decorated with Disney characters, and during the year odd copper halfpennies and pennies were popped in. A week before Christmas we were permitted to empty them and use the money to buy gifts for our family. The coins were large and soon weighed down our trouser pockets. Occasionally we found some of the old copper farthings, with a perky little wren on them, but by the 1950s these were no longer legal currency. So which of the shops did we favour with our Christmas bounty? There were far more than today. Bridge Street had shops from top to bottom, with dozens more in the side streets, now mainly converted to residential. We lived in Southend Road, which had Bridges’ grocery stores on the corner. Early in the year they started a Christmas Club, customers paying a few shillings a week to use for festive goods, and I can remember my Daily Mail Children’s elder brother Annual, Christmas, c. 1953
Spashett’s toyshop, St.Mary’s Street, Bungay, c. 1960 being given a smart green tin pedal car, paid for with the coupons. Spashett’s in St. Mary’s Street was a great favourite, crammed full of toys as Christmas drew near, including small bikes, trikes, scooters, dolls prams and other larger items suspended from the ceiling. At the Chocolate Box, we were cheerfully welcomed by ‘Monty’, a dapper little man dressed in a smart jacket and waistcoat and patterned bow tie. He had a lisp, which made him even more comical! At the stationer’s shop, in the Market Place, there was Miss Mary Short, short and plump, with straight cropped hair, a pronounced Scottish burr, neatly dressed in a black cardigan and white blouse. Her counter, with its notepaper, pencils, cards and calendars, was as neat as Miss Short herself. It was a great favourite of mine, being about the only shop that sold books. Our purchases were wrapped in brown paper and tied with string, which could be used again. So much less wasteful than today’s packaging. Mr. Plews at the Bazaar in Earsham Street was plump and jolly, and made droll remarks to tease us. Both Spashett’s and the Bazaar had a bran tub just inside the door, and you paid sixpence for a ‘lucky dip’. The managers dressed up as Father Christmas, adding to the festive atmosphere. And when the carol singers started warbling around the door, we knew that the most exciting day of the year was almost here!
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View our region from a different perspective with this fascinating selection of local titles from Holly Ainley of Jarrolds’ Book Department Brilliant Beacons
Portraits of East Anglian Churches
A Christmas picture book from authorillustrator Michael Foreman. An unexpected holidaymaker catches more than he bargained for when Morvoren the mermaid appears on the end of his fishing line. Some months later, when his familiar face reappears at Seal Island in a strange flying boat, he has a special invitation. Will Morvoren be the first ever flying mermaid?
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Patrick Boswell Dudley Publishing 9780956522726 £20.00 Following Boswell’s Broadland and Boswell’s Coast, artist Patrick Boswell has produced a fourth travelogue and exhibition catalogue of his journeys in Holland over the past three years. Travelling from Zeeland in the South, to the Friesian Islands in the north of the country, Patrick shares 70 oil paintings and 20 drawings, together with his diary commentary of a landscape not too dissimilar to Norfolk.
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BRILLIANT BEACONS: PORTRAITS OF EAST ANGLIAN CHURCHES Peter Tolhurst Blackdog Books 9780995479265 £30.00
The work of painter John Sell Cotman is central to Brilliant Beacons. Tolhurst takes a tour through East Anglia following in Cotman’s footsteps, seeing churches through the eyes of artists including James Bulwer, John Piper, the photographer Edwin Smith and Gerard Stamp. Over 80 artists are featured, from members of the ‘Norwich School’ and Turner, along the Suffolk coast to Edward Bawden and Kenneth Rowntree in wartime Essex. The result is a book ambitious in scope and sumptuously illustrated, packed with fascinating information, etchings, watercolours, linocuts and photographs.
THE NORFOLK ALMANAC Keith Skipper Harnser Press 9781527245297 £12.99
The Norfolk Almanac is a treasure trove of local gems uncovered by stalwart champion of the region, Keith Skipper. The perfect book for all lovers of Norfolk. The introduction explains, “There’s a memo for each month to remind us all to start each fresh chapter in the spirit of tolerance, trust and gentle teasing. One of my favourites proclaims: ‘If you can’t be kind, at least have the decency to be vague’.”
HAVEN’T THEY GROWN
Sophie Hannah Hodder & Stoughton 9781444776188 £16.99 A psychological suspense novel from crime author Sophie Hannah. Beth spots her former best friend Flora Braid, who she parted from in painful circumstances twelve years ago when Flora’s children Thomas and Emily Braid were five and three years old. But why have her children not aged since then? Something is terribly wrong. Author Sophie Hannah will be at Jarrold’s on 25 January for a cream tea from 3.30pm. Tickets available from www.jarrold.co.uk/events-diary
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Seasonal food
WHAT’S IN Season?
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 December and January. VEGETABLES
FISH
n Brussels sprouts – delicious grated in coleslaw, or added to lentils for a lovely vegetable curry to warm up those chilly evenings! n Chestnuts – mixed with mushrooms they make a great vegetarian pie filling, and of course with chocolate and fresh cream they can create an unforgettable Christmas Yule log.
FRUIT n Clementines – try making a lovely almond and clementine cake, gorgeous served with a citrus cream made from lime and orange zest mixed with cream cheese. n Pomegranates – the seeds are so pretty. Mix with feta cheese, pomegranate molasses and mint and put on top of roasted aubergines, or add into a couscous or freekeh salad for a bejewelled side dish. n Seville oranges – this is the fruit to use in the Swedish drink Glog: red wine with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and cloves. Just writing it makes me think of Christmas! n Cranberries – make your own cranberry sauce for Christmas; add a little orange and some me port forr a real treat. You’ll be spreading it on yo our toa ast!
n Sea bass – the sweet flesh takes on other flavours very well, whether you cook it as a whole fish or as fillets. Great added to a hearty bouillabaisse, or steamed with ginger and soy sauce. n Mussels – have a go at making a paella with some chicken and chorizo, or cook mussels with tomatoes and pasta and serve with some crisp garlic bread.
MEAT n Goose – if you roast a goose at home, be sure to save the fat as it makes the best roast potatoes in the world! n Turkey – whether you decide to cook a whole bird, or just the crown, turkey is a delicious seasonal treat, and the leftovers can make a wonderful Boxing Day pie. n Game – it’s the season for all things game: wild duck, partridge, pheasant and venison. Buy some diced local game from your butcher and make a warming casserole with the flavours of orange, or cook a venison loin with some blackberries and swede in a delicious stew.
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Eating Out
Ladies Who Lunch
A few last crumbs Village People bids a very fond farewell to Su Leavesley, who has been doing the magazine’s food reviews for a decade. Here she reflects on her time at the table and some of the most memorable places she has eaten.
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elieve it or not I have been writing these restaurant reviews for 10 years now, at the rate of six per year, that’s about 60 reviews! If you have read most (or all) of them you will appreciate how varied these eating places are; indeed my very first foray was so ghastly that we agreed that we couldn’t publish a review. Even if I’d put a spin on it and tried to gloss it up it would still have been as successful as varnishing a cat!
But now I am putting away my spoon and retiring. The main reason for this is that my diabetes is becoming problematic from a ‘choice-of-food’ point of view. Many eateries cater for vegetarians, vegans, Keto dieters, lactose intolerant, gluten free, and also for children. But not many offer foods for diabetics, and we have to restrict the amount of carbohydrate we eat. This is not a voluntary thing like the Keto weight-loss diet; I have a friend who is on Keto and she daren’t lick an envelope in case there are carbs in the glue! So my meals now consist of meat, fish and green stuff, followed by one square of 90% chocolate and black coffee with no sugar. I can cope with that; one delightful side-effect is that I have lost weight! So what was the most memorable of the 60 or so meals I have written about? The Angel Inn at Larling is a good contender, where I had a whole trout — regular readers will be aware of my predilection for fish. Then there was Yellows in Norwich at the football stadium, where it was so bright and lively with young people and where I ate the most spectacular baked cheesecake ever. Benji’s at Jarrolds in Norwich was another great experience. Pre diabetes diagnosis I had the most elegant ice cream affogato; a scoop of
vanilla ice cream ‘drowned’ with either hot or cold strong espresso coffee with slices of biscotti to dip. Aside from these there are, sadly, a few where I can barely remember what we ate, which is the main point after all. Very few were disappointing or lacklustre, or downright poor, only perhaps one or two. The most expensive was The Auberge at just under £60, but we were delighted with not only the food but the little extras like fresh baked bread and butter while we studied the menu, and a plate of homemade fudge and mint chocolates with our coffee. And the little bag of lemons the waiter presented me with when we left, for my husband who had a cold. I know it only amounts to about £1, but it was a very kind gesture. And the cheapest? Ironically it was the next place we went to; the Jolly Farmers in Forncett. Having asked around for suggestions, I still couldn’t quite believe that two people could actually dine on two courses for only £9.95; that’s less than a fiver each! Excellent lunch, really first class, and with drinks and coffees it still only came to £17 for the two of us. My companions varied from my ‘twin’ in his wheelchair, to a lady of almost 90 years of age, with whom I managed to walk out of the restaurant without paying. Only later did we realise and went back to rectify the situation. I shall continue to dine out, puddings notwithstanding, and if I find a place that really does cater for diabetics I will send a note to the editor for any fellow sufferers. I have loved doing my food write-ups, and working with the team at Village People. Farewell and keep on eating well.
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SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER NOON - 6PM Wymondham town centre A festive buzz, with live music, street entertainers, gift shopping, festive food and warming drinks and stalls selling local produce, all the way from Fairland Street, through the market place, right up to the war memorial. The Lighting Up Wymondham Parade will kick off at 3.30pm and will take visitors on a festive journey around the town, finishing with Christmas carols. The muchloved reindeer will return this year on Fairland Street, and Santa himself will be there in his sleigh, ready to receive young visitors in his grotto in Wharton’s Court. Don’t miss the Family Funfair on Middleton Street, and there will be plenty for adults too, including mince pies and mulled wine.
QUIZ QUIZ NIGHT
SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER 7PM Shelfanger Village Hall, Common Road, Shelfanger, Diss IP22 2DP
Calling all brainboxes! £5 per person, teams of up to 6 people. Bar and refreshments available. Booking essential, contact James on 01379 640431.
MUSIC LIVE BAND: THE BUTCHER’S DOG
SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER 8PM East Harling Sports & Social Club Enquiries Kate or Jo 01953 718251
PARTY THE SILVER DOLLAR COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB PRESENTS BUDGIE COLEMAN BAND — CHRISTMAS PARTY
SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER 7PM The Park Hotel, Denmark Street, Diss IP22 4LE Members £5, non members £6. For tickets, email John and Teresa Stannard at silverdollar.diss@tesco. net, or call 01603 433918.
EVENT DISS FAMILY HISTORY GROUP CHRISTMAS SOCIAL EVENING
TUESDAY 10TH DECEMBER 7PM Diss Methodist Church Hall, Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4EY All welcome at Diss Family History Group’s Christmas Social Evening. Included in the £7 ticket price is a buffet, two short talks, games and lucky ticket number prize. There will also be a good raffle on the night. Book your tickets from dissgroupnfhs@btinternet.com, or call 01379 688354.
MUSIC FINE CITY CHORUS CONCERT FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER 7PM Bressingham Church Organised by Diss Waveney Rotary Club in aid of local and other charities supported by Rotary. Tickets £10 including light refreshments. To book, contact Elaine Bootman at bootmanelaine07@gmail.com or call 07740 104460.
FESTIVAL HIGH OAK COMMUNITY TREE FESTIVAL
SAT 14TH DECEMBER - SUN 15TH DECEMBER 11AM TO 4PM Morley’s St Botolph’s Church, Morley NR18 9TH A display of Christmas trees from
schools, churches, organisations and residents from local villages. Light refreshments available.
FAIR THE NIGHTFAIR
SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER 6.30PM Blackfriars Hall, The Halls, St Andrew’s Plain, Norwich NR3 1AU Norwich’s first truly alternative Christmas market, the NightFair will bring a wondrous selection of dark and unusual art and gifts. A wide selection of mainly local artists, ranging from cruelty-free taxidermy, dark art, gothic jewellery, macabre home décor, tarot readings, and even a live animal encounter to raise awareness for a small animal charity. Free entry.
MUSIC HARLESTON CHORAL SOCIETY’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT
SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER 7.30PM St John’s Church, Harleston The concert includes Chilcott’s ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’, Vaughan Williams’ ‘The First Nowell’, plus carols (some with audience participation), with professional soloists and orchestra. HCS’s Spring Term begins on Monday 13 January 2020, 7pm for collection of subs, in the church on London Road, Harleston. Come and join us for the Christmas concert, and for the new term in January!
EVENT ST NICHOLAS CHRISTMAS FAYRE
SUNDAY 15TH DECEMBER 11AM The Heritage Triangle, Diss Shops and cafes will be open, along with quality craft and artisan food stalls. Bands, buskers and choirs, chestnuts and mulled wine; all evoke a very traditional atmosphere at the Christmas Fayre in the very heart of Diss.
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FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER 1PM Thetford Grammar School, Bridge Street, Thetford IP24 3AG Young singers, from 6-16, from across Norfolk & Suffolk are invited to rehearse carols and Christmas songs, in preparation for an afternoon singing in residential homes across Thetford and a concert in St Cuthbert’s Church (6.45pm) for families, friends and other guests. You can also sing at the Farmers’ Market at Wyken Vineyard, Stanton, on Saturday morning; carols, cookies and hot chocolate.
Newton Flotman Village Centre, Grove Way, Newton Flotman, Norwich NR15 1QE After waking up in an alternate timeline, a struggling musician realises he’s the only person on earth who can remember The Beatles. For tickets, contact William Ball on william.ball@outlook.com
FESTIVAL CHRISTMAS CRIB FESTIVAL THURS 19TH - SAT 21ST DECEMBER 10.30AM TO 4PM Our Lady of the Annunciation RC Church, 21 Upgate, Poringland NR14 7SH
The festival will finish with a children’s carol service at 3.30pm on the Saturday. Christingle will be in attendance, with refreshments for the children after the carols. Coffee, tea and cakes will be available throughout the day and soup lunches from noon until 1.30pm. Free entry.
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THEATRE PUSS IN BOOTS PANTOMIME SUNDAY 12TH JAN 2.30PM East Tuddenham Village Hall.
PARTY NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER 7.30PM Shelfanger Village Hall, Common Road, Shelfanger, Diss IP22 2DP Come and celebrate the New Year with friends and family. Tickets £10 per adult, free for kids. Includes buffet and bubbles at midnight. Tickets from the village hall bar on Monday and Friday evenings, or call James Easter on 01379 640431.
ART & CRAFT NEW ART & CRAFT GROUP
TUESDAY 7TH JANUARY 10AM The Space, Serling House, Mill Road, Burston A brand new, relaxed and friendly art and craft group for all abilities every Tuesday morning, starting on 7th January. Bring along your own materials. Anything goes; knitting, drawing, embroidery, crocheting, colouring. A still life table will be set up for those who would like to draw or paint. Drop in sessions: £5 per session, or book five sessions in advance for £20. Refreshments available.
THEATRE HANSEL & GRETEL: A FAMILY PANTOMIME
THURSDAY 9TH - SATURDAY 11TH JANUARY 7.30PM Memorial Hall, Pulham Market Pulham Players are proud to present this traditional family
Friends of Norfolk Dialect proudly present a panto with a Norfolk twist! Refreshments and raffle. Members £4, non members £5. For tickets contact Zena Tinsley at ztinsley57@talktalk.net, or on 07836 757822.
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Laura Myatt, from Falcon Meadow Community Trust, looks at how the meadow is helping children to get their dose of nature
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here is a secret formula, known only to children — and their more observant associates — that levels of happiness are directly proportionate to exposure to mud. A muddy child is, generally speaking, a happy child; and mud, with its erstwhile companions water, sand, stones and twigs, ought to be an integral part of any childhood. Children thrive in a natural outdoor environment. There is near universal consensus that children who play outside are happier, more attentive, and less anxious than children who spend more time inside. But, universal consensus or not, this generation of children are spending the vast proportion of their days cooped up indoors. This is, as you might expect, due in part to the lure of assorted electronic wizardry. On average, Britain’s children watch more than 17 hours of television a week: that’s almost 2.5 hours per day, every single day of the year. They are also spending more than 20 hours a week online, mostly on social networking sites. And it gets worse: the lure of the ‘Great Indoors’ is further reinforced by fear of what may be lurking outside. Children no longer have the freedom to roam like they once did, with less than one in 10 children regularly playing in wild places, compare ed with almost half a generation ago. Less than a quarter of children regularly use their local ‘patch of nature’, compared with over half of all ad dults when they were children.
Our Summer Solstice Sleepout this year was sold out, testament to the fact that so many families are keen to get out in nature if the opportunities are there. Children arrived at dusk, hunted for nocturnal wildlife, sang songs around a campfire and slept out under the stars. Our Family Nature Day in October took place under cover in torrential rain, but children still made miniature bug houses, crafted boggarts from clay, hunted for acorns in a tray full of (you guessed it) mud and went home filthy and delighted. With our debts almost repaid, we hope to be able to offer even more nature-based events for children in 2020. In the meantime, do wander down and explore our local ‘patch of nature’ — bought by people who know how important it is to conserv rve v what we have.
The effect of this is devastating. Childrren who lack contact with nature suffer from dimin nished use of the senses, attention difficulties, and higher rates of physical and emotional illnesses. But all is not lost; hundreds of communities are playing g their part to get their children outside and we can proudly count ourselves among this group. When Falcon Meadow (which lies bettween Bungay and Ditchingham) was purchased by y the community back in 2015, the trustees committted to ensuring that the meadow should be an acccessible green space for local people, an nd particularly children. We know that many families enjoy walking and exploring there, and we have also run a series of ‘Nature e Themed’ events that aim to get ch hildren outdoors, muddy and happy.
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This healthy, comforting and warming soup is the greatest dish for banishing the winter blues. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1.5l chicken (or veg) stock 8 spring onions, sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 red chilli 2cm piece of ginger, thinly sliced 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 star anise Ground black pepper 2 sticks of celery, finely chopped 1 carrot, sliced into matchsticks 2 skinless chicken breasts or 1 packet of tofu, diced Fresh basil leaves Fresh mint leaves 1 lemon 150g medium egg noodles
METHOD 01. For the chicken version, place the chicken stock, chicken breasts, spring onions, chilli, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, star anise and ground pepper into a large pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 12 minutes, add the celery and carrot and continue to cook for another six minutes, then remove the star anise. Taste and season as necessary. 02. Remove the chicken from the soup along with the star anise, which you can discard. Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Add the noodles to the stock and cook as instructed on the packet. When cooked, put the chicken back into the soup and stir through the basil and mint
leaves. Divide the soup between four bowls and squeeze a little lemon juice on top. 03. For the tofu version, place the vegetable stock, spring onions, chilli, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, star anise and ground pepper into a large pan and simmer for 12 minutes. Add the celery and carrot and continue to cook for another six minutes, then remove the star anise. Taste and season as necessary. 04. Add the noodles to the stock and cook as instructed on the packet. Stir through the chopped basil, mint leaves and diced tofu. When hot, divide the soup between four bowls and squeeze a little lemon juice on top.
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A FEAST OF WINTER COLOUR Berrries are the jewels of the December garden, offering a fesstive treat for birds. These include holly, mistletoe, pyracantha, cotoneaster and ha awthorn; and now is the time to plant these trees and shrubs. W When growing holly, use a se elf-fertile variety, or plant a m male and female specimen to guarantee berries. Birds w also appreciate rosehips will a crab apples. Very few and berries that birds enjoy are suitable for us to eat, however we can all feast on aronia (chokeberry) berries. They are a little bitter when eaten raw,
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: Hypericum or St John’s Wort has been used as a herbal remedy since the Middle Ages, as it has many medicinal strengths. Its anti-inflammatory qualities can help with neuralgia and sciatica, while extternallly its soothing and anti-bacterial properties can aid in the healing of burns, wou unds and infections, as well as the rash frrom shingles. Combined with the nutritional supplement lysine it’s a wonderful way to prrevent and treat cold sores.
A Swiss clinical trial carried out in 1995 found that 74% of patients with depression responded to treatment with Hypericum Complex, with the best improvement seen between 2 – 4 weeks. For optimum results dilute 30 drops 2 to 3 times a day in a little water.
St. John’s Wort preparations are not suitable for children and recent evidence suggests that Hypericum can interfere with certain anttidepressantt drugs, so allways consullt your GP or pharmacist before use if you are currently taking these medications.
Nowadays, St John’s Wort is generally y used as a natural aid for mild to moderate dep pression and in Germany, for example, it’s widely prescribed for the treatment of depression in prreference to drugs like Prozac. It is believed that the herb works by increasing our levels of serotonin,, the ‘feelgood’ hormone, which is necessary fo or a sense of wellbeing, and when supplies fall too o low we can feel depressed. St. John’s Wort has been clearly show wn in numerous clinical trials to help with tiredness, feelings of sadness, hopelessness, usselessness, emotional fear and disturbed sleep. There are several St. John’s Wort supplements to choose from, including Bioforce’s Hypericum m Complex; a combination of St. John’s Wort, lemon balm and hops; herbs which are renowned for their sedative yet uplifting action.
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FILLING 425ml double cream, whipped 250g raspberries, fresh or frozen Icing sugar, to taste
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between the three tins. Bake in the oven for about 35 minutes, until risen and springy to the touch and a skewer comes out clean. Run a knife around the edges and leave to cool in their tins. 3. To make the icing, put the dark chocolate and butter in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, then stir occasionally until melted. Meanwhile, put the cream, maple syrup and cocoa powder in a pan and bring to the boil, stirring constantly. Take off the heat and sieve into the melted chocolate mix. Stir to combine.
250g chopped dark chocolate (about 55% cocoa) 40g butter, diced 50g dark cocoa powder 2 tablespoons maple syrup 120ml double cream Raspberries (fresh) to decorate
4. Mix the raspberries through the whipped cream and sweeten to taste. Spread the mixture on the first two layers of cake and stack them, topping with the final layer. The fudge icing should still be warm, but not hot. Pour gently and spread over the cake’s surface, then down the sides. It sets quite quickly, so work fast!
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5. Add raspberries to decorate, and chill until ready to serve. The cake keeps for three days in the fridge, or it can be frozen.
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LODDON AND CHEDGRAVE Reviewed by Dougie Dingwall, Volunteer Co-ordinator at Central Norfolk Walking for Health
Starting point: Memorial, Church Plain car park, Loddon Norfolk, NR14 6ET Grid ref: OL40 Map: TM362987 Walk length: (miles/km): 4 / 6.4 Approx time: 1 hour 20 minutes Public toilets: The Staithe car park, Bridge Street
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his is a pleasant four-mile walk around the villages of Loddon and Chedgrave, also following a short section of the Wherryman’s Way beside the River Chet. It’s a route Central Norfolk Walking for Health walks at least once a month. Most of it is on firm surfaces, with the exception of crossing two short sections of field.
DIRECTIONS Starting at the car park (there is two hours’ free parking) exit into the southern side of the churchyard, using the footpath heading towards the right of Holy Trinity Church. Opposite the church main door turn right along the footpath and then continue along the signed public footpath. At the end of the footpath bear left into Beccles Road. Continue past the vets’ practice, then bear left into Norton Road. After a short distance turn left at the Y junction into Mill Road. Use pavements where possible and take care with concealed oncoming traffic at Y junction of Norton and
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Mill Roads. Turn right onto the public footpath just beyond Grebe House and opposite house No. 29 Mill Road. Walk along the path and across the field, keeping the hedge on your right. There may be cattle in the field. Go through the gate and turn left into Pyes Mill Road, pass Barton Lodge and Mill Farm on your right, then turn left at the Y junction into Mill Road. Holy Trinity Church, Loddon
Local walks Turn right and take the public footp path alongside house No. 29 Mill Road. Do not misttake the drive to No. 33 for the footpath. Walk a few metres further to find the correct path and signposst. Follow the footpath to Holy Trinity Loddon Chu urchyard. Use the footpath to the right of the church to return to the car park, exit the car park on the library ry y side, turning right into Church Plain, whicch becomes Market Place. Follow this road around to the end and take the narrow alleyway next to house No.18 Willow Lodge. Turn right onto High/ Bridge Street and continue past Staithe car park and over the River Chet road bridge. Keep straight on, passing Wherry ry y Close on your right; this becomes Norwich Ro oad. Continue straight ahead into Langley Road an nd take the alleyway next to house No. 32 oppo osite the charity shop.
The bridge between Loddon and Chedgrave. Go through the metal barrier, cross Church Close and continue through two more barriers. Once you reach the junction of footpaths beside the church continue straight ahead, follow the blue circle walks discs and keep the church on your left.
gate and continue along the signed Wherry ryman’s y Way footpath towards and then left alongside the River Chet. Keep a look out for buzzards, marsh harriers and red kite, all of which I have seen frequently along here.
Look out for buzzards, marsh harriers and red kite.
Keeping the river on your right, continue through a second gate until you reach ‘Chedgrave Free Moorings’. Leave the riverside via the second gate on the left, which is signed as Wherry ryman’s y Way. Walk a short distance towards the houses, go through the gate and turn left onto the vehicle track, then walk approximately ½ mile to Hardley Road.
Looking back towards Loddon from Wherryman’s Way At Hardley Road turn left and continue to the crossroads in Chedgrave. Please take extra care along this section, as there is no pavement and traffic can be busy. Turn left into Langley Road and keep walking, joining Norwich Road then Bridge and High Streets back to the car park in Loddon. Please note, some of this walk is along roads and beside an unfenced section of the river, so keep children under close supervision.
At the end of the path turn right into Pits Lane and walk towards the river. At the end go through the
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Poetrry Corner Sin nce she turn ned 60 last yea ar, Karen Ridgeon from Disss set herse elf the task of wrriting g 60 poe ems. Here is a ju ust a small selection of her work so far. Karen Ridgeon
BEING 60
KEE PIN G FIT AN D FAT
Gone are the days of playing 45s Going to the beach for donkey rides No more mini skirts, hot pants or loons Or being surprised by people landing on the moon
I like yoga, I like to swim And Aquafit to keep me trim
No more going to the arcade to put pennies in the slot Or disco dancing down at TOTS (Talk of the South) Big shoulder pads and massive hair Being brave enough to have a midriff to bare
I like to trek, I like to hike And when it’s sunny I ride my bike
But I also like gin and I like cake So no matter how much I exercise… No difference does it make
GIVE IT A REST
As we get older our bits begin to ache So slow down, listen to your body And give yourself a break Whether it’s neck pain, sore leg, An aching hip or arm Give yourself a hug, it won’t do any harm Your body is a temple, but not one of doom Treat it with love And you will see it bloom
Thigh high boots, platform shoes Even leopard print is a taboo So what does being 60 actually bring With restrictions on so many things? Sensible footwear, comfortable elasticated slacks Buying big knickers in multi packs?! Free eye tests, expensive life insurance Pills to help you keep endurance The NHS will write to you With an invitation to test your poo With wine, spirits and red meat off the menu It’s important to find other interests and new venues So here’s to drinking tea, or lime with lager And booking annual holidays with Shearings and Saga
Are you a poet from Norfolk or Suffolk? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Email a selection of poems and a bit about you to editor@village-people.info for the chance to be featured in a future issue.
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Health
RESURFACING TO Refresh, Renew AND Regenerate Why winter works best for your skin rejuvenation
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ne of the questions I get asked a lot is: “What’s the best thing I can do for my skin in winter?” Summer skincare is fairly obvious, with deep cleansing, hydration and religious sunblock use at the top of the list. But what should we be doing at this time of year?
The answer is rejuvenation. In winter we tend to spend a lot more time indoors and out of the sun, making it the perfect time to heal, revitalise and work on changes at a deeper level. Winter is the best season to hit the refresh button for your complexion. In the cold d months it’s easy to cover up and keep out of sunligh ht after your treatment, too. For a long time, chemiccal peels were one of the best ways to refresh your sk kin when it’s feeling dull and rough. These are conce entrated acidic solutions that exfoliate the outer laye er of your skin, exposing the softer and smoother sk kin underneath. However, in clinic, we are now using the term ‘Resurfacing’. This has a less aggressive tone than a peel and a patented de elivery system for the acids, which means much lesss activity on the surface of the skin, leading to less shedding, redness and downtime, so you can get back to everyday activities really quickly.. The ingredients get to work deeper in the dermis, improving cell turnover and inhibiting ageing. d of Resurfacing treatment Depending on the kind you get, it can help fade dark marks, reduce acne breakouts, improve fine lines, and treat sun damage while improvin ng overall skin tone. They help produce collagen and plump out the skin
from within. Another plus is that they are a quick procedure, so fit in with a busy lifestyle. Results are based on the strength of the solution, how long it’s on the skin, how many layers and the length of the course. Sun protection is as important mid-December as it is on the long summer solstice. Even indoor light can affect pigmentation, especially if you use the contraceptive pill or some antibiotics, and UV light travels through glass, too. Usually more than one Resurfacing is necessary, so don’t expect miracles — although you can see remarkable results for acne breakouts. Basically, acid Resurfacing can keep your skin looking smooth and fresh, with a relatively inexpensive price tag. Ideally a course of six would be two to three weeks apart, taking you through the deepest winter months and ready to emerge renewed and refreshed for spring.
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Christmas cheer
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By Helen Baczkowska, Conservation Officer at Norfolk Wildlife Trust
ringing evergreens indoors in winter is a custom older than Christmas itself. In the distant past, green leaves may have represented life and renewal in the short, cold days of mid-winter, warding off evil spirits at large in the long dark nights.
The black berries are bitter and not for human consumption, but they are rich in calories for birds and often among the last food available before spring. If you have a hedge full of ivy nearby, watch out for blackbirds and fieldfares stripping the berries with glee in the New Year.
Holly, with its bright berries, is a cheerful sight in December. In Christian tradition the prickly leaves symbolise Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crown of thorns, and the red berries droplets of blood. Holly trees grow slowly, with dense wood used to make walking sticks. In summer, the flowers provide nectar and pollen for insects, while the holly blue butterfly caterpillar munches on the tough leaves. Although not edible for humans, the red berries are a good winter food source for birds and small mammals, the dense bushes perfect for snug winter roosts.
Blackbird, credit Elizabeth Dack
Although much maligned, ivy is not a parasite and does not deplete the resources of the trees where it scrambles. Ivy provides good winter shelter for small birds like blue tits and robins, and the long, climbing stems were once common at weddings as they symbolised binding. Ivyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in a Christmas wreath may partly have been to tie it together, as well as providing glossy green foliage. Where it flowers, ivy has strongly scented blooms as summer turns into autumn, providing a vital late nectar source for invertebrates, especially bees.
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Mistle Thrush feeding on Rowan berries in snow, credit David Tipling
Holly tree with berries, credit Elizabeth Dack
Mistle thrush in mistletoe, credit David Ferre
Robin and holly berries, credit Alan Price
Song thrush looking for food in an ivy bush, credit Pat Adams
Mistletoe is a plant steeped in folklore and the custom of kissing beneath it harks back to the Vikings, who saw it as a symbol of friendship and love. Mistletoe is a ‘hemi-parasite’, meaning its roots reach into the sap of the tree it grows on and take some food there. But it’s a small plant and takes only a little, so it’s unlikely to do a tree any harm. As with holly and ivy, mistletoe berries are toxic to humans, but much loved by birds, especially the aptly named mistle thrush, which is the larger cousin of the song thrush. In recent years, mistletoe has been flourishing in Norfolk and Suffolk, possibly due to the warmer winters encouraging blackcaps to stay here year round. Like mistle thrushes, these little
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To put it in basic terms, a credit report shows banks, credit card companies, mobile phone providers and anyone else granting credit, just how you’ve managed your finances over the last few years. If it’s a good report and you have a decent score then you’ll have no trouble getting credit at the best rates, but if it’s got some bad stuff on it then you may find it less straightforward to borrow money. So why wouldn’t you want to know how your report stacks up? If you’ve never looked at your credit record and score, it’s well worth spending 15-20 minutes finding out what’s on file to ensure details of your balances, limits and payment history are accurate and up to date. Rather than paying £10 to £15 per month with some of the big name providers, I’d suggest taking a look at a new service from TotallyMoney.com where you can obtain a copy of your credit score and details for free. Your credit report will list any late or missed payments on your existing loans and credit cards, as well as previous borrowing you’ve had during the last six years. Other areas on your file include details of any bankruptcies and county court judgements, as well as the amount you currently owe on your credit agreements, plus details of searches and recent applications made.
• Other people who have lived at your address previously will not affect your credit score. If you’re looking for a few tips on how to improve your credit rating, consider the following: • Ensure you are registered on the electoral role, or you won’t appear as listed at your address if a lender makes a credit search. • Close credit card accounts that you’re no longer using. Even though your balance may be zero, any prospective lenders will take into account any existing credit limits you have available to you when assessing applications for new finance. • Having no record of managing credit can count against you, so it’s worth having a credit card and using it a few times each year. If you repay the statement balance in full and on time it won’t cost you a penny, but shows you are capable of managing credit and will reflect positively on your file. Your credit record is more important than you probably realise, so next time you’ve got a bit of spare time on your hands check out your details at www.totallymoney.com
You hear many different stories about what’s on your credit record, so it’s worth trying to dispel one or two of the myths surrounding these reports. • Third party information, including members of your family who live or have lived with you, does not appear on your credit file as long as you don’t share any joint financial commitments.
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A NEW YEAR’S ‘creativity’ RESOLUTION
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Art writer Kristy Campbell welcomes in the New Year with ideas on how to boost creativity in January
his New Year we soar into January honouring ‘International Creativity Month’. Among the many celebrations: fireworks, social gatherings and visiting friends, religious services, smashing plates and ringing bells, it’s also a time for resolutions. This issue we’re drawing on intriguing contemporary practices to inspire our communities to explore new skills and viewpoints in 2020. Our definitions and understandings of creativity vary from person to person. You might associate it with the designing of vibrant and playful arts and crafts projects and workshops; perhaps you perceive creativity as a savvy skill, like knitting, drawing or make-up artistry. Or maybe it’s the ability to develop ideas using innovative methods, like those of landscape designers and architects. Creativity presents itself as distinct and diverse meaningful interpretations, essential for the education and progression of society, as well as our relationships with an ever-evolving world. Enhancing creativity in our everyday lives can be done simply and effectively. Consider importing creative practice into the workplace by introducing motivating visual stimulus, modify the location, environment or layout of where work happens, or even seek out ways to bring a more positive energy into the workplace. This could be sourced from a change in your fitness pattern, wellbeing, social life, or even indulging in some additional ‘rest time’. Being creative in the classroom is essential for active learning. Reflective models can be used to encourage discussion and understanding of subject matter, potentially taking the form of a collaborative ideas board. Indulge in a tactile practice, thus generating a more inclusive engagement with classwork. Merging different materials and resources into the learning experience will aid accessibility. Try out different ways to respond to material too, through discussion, written reflection, presentations, and
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Hannah Turner Wallis Imagined Stages, 2019
illustrations. Fusing creativity into areas of our lives can kick-start the feeling of progression, achievement, and satisfaction. There is liberation to be found in returning to old ideas, and realising new ones. I would urge you to recharge this creativity by flicking through books, or by observing your surroundings, to obsess less about negative aspects of the everyday and recognise what can be enforced to bring about positive change, even on a small scale. Artisans with connections to East Anglia, established throughout the UK, have gifted us with some stunning imagery and inspiration to kick-start our creativity mind-map. Hear how our assortment of visionaries interpret and employ creativity in their practices.
Art “Creativity for me is a relentless energy whose expression is completely natural and almost subconscious.” Emma Cracknell “I use the stereotypical comfort of knit to play with the idea of being uncomfortable emotionally. This contrast is usually met with bright colours and fun textures, juxtaposing the problems of the world that surrounds us, which my work usually talks about.” Grace Morley “I use my creativity as a method of expressing narratives, responding and highlighting current political issues through an experimental textile approach. I use art to approach these often harsh and complicated topics to enable audiences to grasp a different version of politics, making it visually appealing to learn more about these issues.” Nikkita Morgan
Grace Morley The Uncomfortability of Home, 2018
Nikkita Morgan Brexit Respond, 2018
“Creativity for me is integral, I am not so good with words so I use my photography to communicate in another way.” Marz Kapadia “My creativity allows me to investigate and overcome emotional or distressing moments in my life, through the creation of a physical outcome.” Emma Jones
Marz Kapadia Harvest, 2016
“Working across performance, research and visual practices, I collect actions, words, materials, movements, situations and processes to construct/ deconstruct contexts, filter experiences and translate environments.” Hannah Turner Wallis Food for thought. I hope you are able to launch into the New Year with some new habits and new
Emma Cracknell Screw, 2014
Emma Jones Untitled 61, 2018
Writer Kristy Campbell www.axisweb.org/p/ kristycamp Emma Cracknell www.emmaleecracknell.co.uk
perspectives. Being creative is about reinventing and reigniting. Endeavour to discover how your activities and knowledge can be enriched; see how a month of creativity can be the beginning of discovering differences, approaches, impressions and awareness.
Grace Morley Instagram- @gracethegranny_also
Emma Jones Instagram- @emmajones1991
Nikkita Morgan http://nikkitamorgan.com/
Hannah Turner Wallis www.hannahturnerwallis.com
Marz Kapadia www.marzbankapadia.com
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How to enter the competition? Visit www.village-people.info and follow the links to the competition page. Closing date is Wednesday 4 December 2019 and the usual Village People rules apply.
Their chart career has spanned five decades and their enduring songs “Cum On Feel The Noize” and “Coz I Luv You” are still featured today in TV commercials for some of the world’s biggest companies. Slade are still touring the world. They are firm favourites on the lucrative German festival scene and undertake an annual UK “Merry Christmas Everybody” tour in December. They have a huge following of fans in Europe, and having just returned from a festival in Gibraltar their next stop is Greenland and the Faroe Islands. ‘So here it is…’ a chance to rock hard to some of the most classic songs in history. Good luck!
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