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CONTENTS EARLY SUMMER 2016
Out & About 8
Good news from our region
13 Wymondham Music Festival returns for 2016 15 WIN tickets to The Magic of Motown 16 Pop in to see Mary Poppins at Norwich Theatre Royal
34 Open gardens in Rushall as a personal thank you 36 WIN tickets to Simply Red at Thetford Forest 39 Garden jottings from Ken
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40 On your plot – jobs for June and July 44 Hot pops of colour for your home this summer
18 Great recommendations for local 47 Pests affecting your pets – the businesses truth about ticks 20 Join in with Diss carnival and celebrate the Queens 90th
48 “Read all about it” how our ancestors spent their spare time 52 We review the Range Rover Evoque Convertible 55 Read part 2 of The Stowaway Cat
Shopping
22 Village notice board 27 Mulbarton words week returns 29 Collecting provincial art
60 Follow the tribe and update your summer wardrobe
30 New climbing wall opens in Morley
63 Refreshing Waters talks empowering woman through love 64 Regional reads – what we are loving this issue
31 Ladies who lunch visit The World’s End in Mulbarton
Home & Garden 33 Take a detour to Denton on our walk
Health & Beauty
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67 Health Q&A: supplements which support you 71 Recipe for Mediterranean melanzane parmigiana
Jobs, Money & Business 75 Smart money secrets – be card smart with your holiday spending 77 Exercise your brain cells with our crossword 78 Find a local business or service in our directory
36 Are you looking for a particular product or service? Check out our Local Business Directory on pages 78 & 79
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We’ve also changed the way you enter our fabulous competitions. So, from now on, instead of sending me an email, you can jump onto our website and enter online! Try it out right now if you’d like to be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to see Simply Red in concert on Sunday 3 July at Thetford Forest. If Motown’s your thing, we have a pair of tickets to see the Magic of Motown in June – why not enter for those online while you’re at it? It’s super easy. Just head to www.village-people.info and follow the links. And, whilst you are there, have a look on the Village Notice Board to see “What’s On” and much, much more. As always, please feel free to contact me with anything that you’d like to see in your magazine – online and offline!
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MENDHAM CROWNED “SUFFOLK’S MOST ACTIVE SMALL VILLAGE 2015” The Eastern Enterprise Hub, Ipswich, have recently unveiled a brass plaque naming Mendham “Suffolk’s Most Active Small Village 2015”. The award was given in recognition of the parish’s many weekly classes at the village hall, including keep fit, PiYo, line dancing and TaiChi. There is also a flood-lit Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) available for football,
tennis, basketball and netball all year round. The community also hosts an annual inter-village rounders competition, and a pub versus parish cricket match. Other active groups include the Community Council, Youth Club, Bell Ringers, Choir, W.I. and the Over 60’s. Work is even due to start soon on the installation of a boules piste in
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THE UNDERTONES HEADLINE WO FESTIVAL 2016 WOW Coming to Diss from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 July, will be a music festival like no other! With headliners, The Undertones, not to be missed – and it’s all to raise money for Gissing Children’s Centre and Burston Primary School. Geoff Dixon, one of the organisers of WoW, said: “The line up this year is our best ever. Having The Undertones at WoW is a real coup for us
Teenage Kicks and My Perfect Cousin coming from the WoW stage.” Other artists announced from the 25 band line-up include K.O.G and the Zongo Brigade, CC Smugglers, Gypsy Hill and Age of LUNA. For more information, tickets (including weekend camping), or to hold a stall at the event, please visit www.wow-arts. co.uk, call 01379 740181 or pop in to Claire’s Sugarcraft, in Norfolk House Yard, Diss.
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WYMONDHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016 21st Festival returns from Friday 1 July to Saturday 16 July Celebrating its 21st birthday, Wymondham Music Festival fortnight kicks off on Friday 1st at Central Hall with the Festival Ceilidh, featuring Whirligig at 7.30pm. Wymondham High Academy will then officially launch festival fortnight in the Market Place at 10am till 12 noon the following day. The festival’s largest event, the Jazz Picnic, returns to Becketswell on Monday 4th from 6.30pm till 9pm, with Simon Nelson’s Dixie Mix - and the popular Teddy Bears’ Picnic for the under fives will be held at Kings Head Meadow on Sunday 10th from 11am till 1pm. Folk fans have a real treat in store; Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage will be at Central Hall, supported by Wymondham’s own Johnny Steinberg & The Bluefish on Friday 8th at 8pm. Also at Central Hall, local talent will feature at Wymondham Entertains on Thursday 14th at 8pm, followed by gutsy blues from Spikedrivers at The Regal (Ex Servicemens Club) on Friday 15th at 8pm. The Abbey also has a busy programme of concerts and recitals throughout the fortnight:
Symphony Orchestra • Wymondham Summer Concert - July 2, 7.30pm • Chiron String Quartet - July 5, 1pm Sings the Blues (music of Billy Holiday) • Lady July 6, 5.30pm at The Abbey, Renato DAiello Trio • Jazz July 7, 7.30pm • Knights-Tidar Harpsichord Duo - July 8, 11am Youth Orchestra Summer Concert • Wymondham July 9, 7.30pm • Young Musicians Concert - July 11, 7pm Vallins & Rob Goodrich, Violin and Organ • Anne Recital - July 12, 5.30pm • Norwich Camerata - July 13, 7.30pm Choral Society Summer Concert • Wymondham July 16, 7.30pm
The annual Music Lecture & Recital on Tuesday 5th at 7.30pm at Wymondham Baptist Church features Anna Mudeka talking about and playing the mbira - the instrument of her homeland, Zimbabwe. Singers of all abilities are very welcome to join Wymondham’s Big Sing at Wymondham High Academy on during the weekend of 9th and 10th, culminating with a concert at 4pm on the Sunday. Don’t forget to head to Wymondham Arts Centre for a special exhibition celebrating 21 years of Wymondham Music Festival from Tuesday 12th to Sunday 17th. The exhibition is open from 10am to 5pm daily (Sunday 12 noon till 5pm) Tickets and further information can be found at www.wymfest.org.uk or via the Wymondham Music Festival’s Twitter, Facebook and Google+ accounts. Tickets will also be available from Puffs Toyshop in Wymondham Market Place. For general enquiries, contact the festival office on 01953 333500 or email info@wymfest.org.uk
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Michael Taylor, producer of the the Magic of Motown Reach Out Tour, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2016, said: “Sadly, many of the original singing legends are either no longer with us or no longer touring. “The Magic of Motown is the nearest you’ll get to authentically capturing their incredible musical legacy in a live show [and] our young cast is able to reflect the exuberance and excitement of these songs as they were originally performed.”
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“I think what I try he magical storyEpic of a nanny with extraordinary and doto aslife Mary is imitate the drama-packed trilogy to bring Scottish history powers, who turns a family’s life upside down, children’s behaviour. I love the advertisement where is set to be one of the biggest shows ever to a child is having a tantrum and the mother does the come to Norwich Theatre Royal. same thing. However the child speaks, you say it in the same way so it mirrors their behaviour. I still do that The iconic story, which became a blockbuster film cowith my sister!” produced by Disney and the legendary impresario Sir Cameron Mackintosh, was always going to be special. Zizi continues: “With Mary Poppins, as the kids get softer and more well-behaved, so does she. That is the But with a huge cast, incredible sets and all the style of a West End hit, Mary Poppins is set to be the must-see journey we go on in the show.” show of 2016. She stars opposite Matt Lee, a hugely-respected A total of 18 trucks of set and equipment will be dancer, choreographer and actor in his native, unloaded over several days to bring the show to life in Australia. Matt reprises the role of Bert, which won Norwich. him a 2011 Helpmann Award for Best Male Actor in his home country. Mary Poppins also boasts a huge team of people, including: “Seeing the show through new eyes with this amazingly talented cast in this production and seeing An adult cast of 35, plus 12 children their interpretation of the roles is fantastic,” he says. A resident director, resident children’s director and resident choreographer “Zizi is the most talented Mary I have ever worked Seven stage managers, three carpenters, three with and they have added in more dancing thanks automation technicians, three lighting technicians to our skill-set. Of course, I also get to and three sound technicians dance on the ceiling in this show A production crew of 25, working around the which is something you do not clock to get the show in and out, plus 28 local staff get to do every day!” working behind the scenes So with a top-class Five in wigs and five in wardrobe cast, a highly-respected Four chaperones creative team and a huge A 12-piece orchestra backstage organisation Two merchandisers coming to Norwich Theatre A physiotherapist Royal, one can expect this Heading up the cast as Mary is Zizi Strallen, who huge family production to be boasts a strong performing pedigree, including supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! playing Lana in Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man, Penny Pingleton in Hairspray and Demeter in Cats - both at the London Palladium and on tour.
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She loves playing what is arguably one of the best female lead roles in musical theatre and says people love the show. “The audience reactions vary wherever we go but they are always good,” she explains. “They always love it. “It is a little bit different to the film, as it takes a lot of inspiration from the PL Travers books, so it is nice that it is a mixture of the two.” Without giving too much away, there are some stunning effects, incredible dance numbers, a jaw-dropping set and the chance to see Mary’s journey as she and the family she works for changes.
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Mary Poppins runs from Wednesday 29 June to Saturday 30 July 2016. Tickets £8 to £57.50 are available from the box office on 01603 630000 or book online at theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
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Wed 29 June – Sat 30 July MARY POPPINS Spectacular production of wonderful musical £8 - £57.50
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Sun 5 June CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH Versatile singer-songwriter £7 - £19.50 Tues 7 June DANCING IN THE STREETS Celebration of Motown’s greatest hits £8 - £27.50 Wed 8 June SAMANTHA BARKS Musical theatre star in concert £8 - £25.50 Thur 9 – Sat 11 June ALL OR NOTHING The story and music of The Small Faces £8 - £25 Sun 12 June SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK Rod Stewart tribute £7 - £21.50 Sun 19 June BRITTEN SINFONIA Tenor Ian Bostridge with Britten Serenade £8 - £27 Mon 20 June RHYTHM OF THE DANCE Irish dance and music £7 - £24.50 Tues 21 June JAMIE RAVEN LIVE Magician and illusionist £7 - £18.50
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The queen of carnivals Diss Carnival is in its 9th year and will take place on Sunday 12 June, with a procession theme of “Celebrating the Queen’s 90 years” led by Smokehouse Blue Marching Jazz Band. Entertainment already booked includes Spider Web Mountain, Norwich Samba Band, Pete’s Inflatables, magician Sean Goodman (who recently had his own show at the St George Theatre, Great Yarmouth), Park Radio, Bazza Bizarre and SERV Norfolk Blood Bikes. Demonstrations will include the Diss Woodturners Club, the Army Cadets, a farrier and Jowal Rangel, our local football juggling artist, who has won European competitions for his talent. There will also be live music from local bands, including Purple Jimi (A Jimi Hendrix tribute), Revelation Brothers and Joe Aiken. A big attraction this year will be the Rollapaluza – a static cycle race like no other! So children, mums, dads and grandparents must come along and try this new experience, never seen in the area before! Check out the Rollapaluza website for more information about
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this new cycle sport: www.rollapaluza.com. There will even be prizes, kindly donated by Cycle Shack in Diss, for the fastest juniors and adults. The Diss Business Forum will be holding their annual event “Diss on View” during the carnival for the very first time. This will be an opportunity to appreciate the wealth of businesses we have here in Diss and talk to their representatives. Diss on View will be part of the information marquee at Diss Town Football Club. Diss Town Football Club will also be host to the usual
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refreshment outlets, including a hog roast, cakes, candy floss and a barbecue. The carnival costs on average £6,000 to stage and part of that cost each year is offset by the entrance charges from the previous years’ event, fundraising and donations. The Carnival Committee however, have reduced this year’s entrance charge to £2 per adult, £1 per 10 to 16-year-olds and children under 10 go free. Visit www.diss-carnival.co.uk for further information about this year’s carnival, including downloadable forms for stalls and procession.
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Village Notice Board
Invitation to Mellis Church Coffee Morning Tuesday 14th June at the church 10.30 - 12noon
VINTAGE & RETRO FAIR
Bring & buy sale, selling local preserves, cakes, brick-a-brac.
Sat 4th June 10.30am - 3.00pm
Also on July 23rd at the church from 2pm - 4.30pm a fete and gift day
St Mary IP21 4QT The Pennoyer Centre, Pulham
FREE ENTRY, CAFÉ OPEN
Sat 11th June from 2pm in celebration of HM Queen Elizabeth II 90th birthday
‘A ROYAL DAY OUT’ STREET PARTY
Gislingham Village Weeke nd 11 & 12th June
a FREE event for everyone
Big plant sale, garage sal es, refreshments & other activities
Free food, children’s Kings & Queen’s fancy dress competition & lots more Aslacton & Great Moulton Coronation Hall, Carr Lane, Great Moulton, NR1 5 2LA See Facebook Aslacton + Gt Mou lton Village Hall for more details
Janet Smyth 01379 78 8949 janet.smyth1@btinte rnet.com
FORNCETT FETE
Diss Flower Club
Sat 25th June
Forncett Village Hall from 1pm All the usual attractions & much more Details 01953 789882
June 29th Helen Bird “This is my way” Saturday 9th July 12 till 4pm
July 27th David Thomson
Visitors welcome £5 Wednesday At Roydon Village Hall
Profits from the Fete will be split between Village Hall, School & ‘Little Tractors’ Playgroup
East Harling Old Sch
ool Village Hall Comm ittee Sat 11th June
GARAGE SALE Sat 18th June 9am to 1pm Stoke Ash, IP23 7ET Refreshments available at the church All monies raised are for church repairs
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FRIENDS OF EAST HARLING PARISH CHURCH
JAZZ EVENING
Sat 2nd July, 7.30 to 11pm
in John Roofe’s yard, White Hart Street Licensed Bar & Refreshments
Tickets in advance: £12 (including fish & chips) From John Roofe (johnroofe@hotmail.com) 01953 717246 / Pharmacy / Post Office
The Queen’s Cream Tea at Caistor St Edmund Church
Cream teas with floral displays to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birth day Sat June 18th & Sun June 19th 2pm - 5pm Coffee served from 10.30am each day Family Service for Father’s Day on the Sunday at 9.30am
ST MARY’S CHURCH - HINDERCLAY
Flower Festival
the theme this year is “Charities”
Sat 18th & Sun 19th June 10am - 4.30pm
The Festival will end on Sun 19th June with Songs of Praise with the Castleton Brass Band starting at 4.30pm
4th Annual Beer Festival 20+ Norfolk Real Ales Live Music from Award Winning Norfolk Bands Norfolk Ciders & Perry’s, Norfolk Food Morley Village & sports Hall
Friday 3rd June - Sunday 5th June Family Friendly Sunday www.morley-village.co.uk
8th Brockdish An nual Village Garage / Ya rd Sale June 25th 10am –
On the day visit the
2pm
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refreshments To book a stall con tact Brockdish Pri ma ry School on 01379 668284 or 01379 669057 & ask for Jill
Sat 11 & Sun 12 June
SUMMER EXHIBITION Wed June 1st to Sun July 10th
At Blacksmith’s Cottage Nursery, Langmere Road, Dickleburgh, IP21 4QA
10am - 4pm Tuesday - sunday
WORTHAM OPEN GARDENS approx 15 lovely gardens open 11am to 5pm
Artists’ studios will also be open
Tickets £5 per person available on the day from Wortham Post Office (Accompanied children 12 yrs & under free)
Plant sale & other stalls, refreshments available Funds raised will go to Wortham Village Hall Fund
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Royal British Legion Summer Fete
LOCAL HISTORY DAY JULY 9th 10 am – 4pm St. Mary’s Church, Rickinghall Inferior
With Fressingfield Oily Rag Club Sat 4th June - 2pm - Entry by donation Fennings Farm, Pixie Green (IP21 5NH)
Meet STAR WARS characters & browse over 70 classic vehicles + auto jumble
FREE ENTRY
Enjoy Jazz, Burgers & Hot Dogs and a glass of Pimm’s
Wymondham Open Gardens
Craft & food stalls and lots more!
Sat 4th & Sun 5th June – 12 noon to 6pm
Dawn 01379 586459/ dawn.brockwell@sky.com
30 gardens & the Town Allotments open to view Look for the yellow balloons This year includes a pop-up, grow your own veg stand in the market place, Sunday only £5 per adult covers both days, accompanied children free
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g Sat 18th June at 9.30am Bunwell Vill age Hall, then Bunwell Church & finally Carleton Rod e Baptist Church Sun 19th June will be the 4th and last play taking place at Carleton Rode Vill age Hall at Cafe Chu rch starting at 10am
Entry programmes available from the Heritage Museum & Wymondham Garden Centre
Info: 01953 602 457 or email janetstevens44@gmail.com
Come and join us for breakfast More info Carole 01 953 789595
Friends’ of Hethersett Academy
Great Ellingham Primary School
GARAGE & CAR BOOT SALE
Summer fete
Sun 12th June - 9am - 1pm Maps, kids trail & refreshments from the Village Hall, Back Lane, Hethersett
Enquiries via the school office
NORWICH & NORFOLK OPEN STUDIOS
Sat 9th July
Events include ‘The Attleborough Players’ & Line dancing by Outta Line. Vintage & modern tractors, competitions including ‘pimp your wheelbarrow’ & fancy dress. Refreshments, school uniform sale, games, raffle, tombola, wellie wanging, tug of war, car boot, crafts & much more
3rd, 4th & 5th of June from 10am til 4pm
Fine art, mixed media embroidery & textile artist opens her studio The Old Safety Valve, Forncett St Peter, NR16 1JA
Everyone welcome
To enter any competitions, book a stall, car boot space or for more info, see one of the FOGES or message Facebook page ‘Friends Of great Ellingham School’ We are always looking for help so if you are available to lend a helping hand, please let us know
Rose Festival 18 th & 19 th JUNE 2016 Sat 10 - 6
Sun 10 - 5
ATTLEBOROUGH NR17 1AY 24
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Teddy Bear Festival
Events includes a Gar age Sale day, an Art Exh ibition with a Preview Evenin g of entertainment, a Cra ft Day, a Golden Oldies Music Night, an Evenin g of Mediumship & the fest ival will be ending wit h its most ambitious event yet – “Te dfest”. This will be a family fest ival day of live music, a great variety of food, activiti es such as climbing wa lls & bungee trampolines, games & entertainment for all ages. Not forgetting the bears themselves of course; thes e will be on display around the village from Sat 2nd July
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All Saints Church, Stradbroke
FLOWER FESTIVAL to celebrate 90th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen
Sat 11th June to Mon 13th June 10am - 6pm
Spooner Row, Suton & Wattlefield
Annual Village Fete
Sunday 3rd July, 2pm to 5pm
Family Fun Dog Show on the meadow behind Spooner Row Village Hall Tea and cake, Pimms tent, traditional games & stalls Magician & balloon modelling 07775 331112
THARSTON CHURCH FE July 23rd starts at 2pm
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Held in the Gardens of Picto n Farm, Tharston by kind permission of Mr & Mrs S Smith Usual stalls including Teas, Book s, Cakes & Produce, Bric a Brac & Tombola plus a Coconut Shy, Putting & other Competitions. Raffle & draw & all proceeds for Church Funds Turn off the A140 in Long Stratton at Swan Lane then follow the signs
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ILVER BAND Granted lotter y funding a few years ago with cupboard of br Morning Coffee, Light Lunches & Afternoon Tea a ass instruments waiting to be pla Grand Prize Draw, 1st Prize £50 Open for anyo yed ne to join, any ability, any age Contact Mary Ellis for details on 01379 384642 They play all sty les of music at Proceeds to Church Funds various location & support seve s ral community fundraising ev ents To hire them out for your event, contact the secret ary afbennett@bti nternet.com They are a ve ry friendly bu nch & would we who wants to lcome anyone have a go at pl aying in a band Practise ever y Thursday ev ening at New Buckenham Village Hall 810pm
Breckland Artists’ exhibition
Held in St Margarets Church, located at St Benedict’s Street, Norwich Show runs from Mon 11 July to Sat 23 July Open daily from 10am to 5pm
ATTLEBOROUGH ST. MARY’S CHURCH FETE SAT 9th JULY – 10 am to 2pm Raffle, Tombolas, Books, Cakes Clothes, Bric-A-Brac, Plants, Jewelery, Children’s Games & Craft Stalls
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Pulham Players Comedy Feast Evenings 2nd to 4th June An evening of two one act plays with a two course meal in-b etween The two plays are ‘Iron Magnolias’ by Barry L Hillman & ‘Little Grimley pres ents... Strictly Sex Factor (On Ice)’ by David Tristram
Fun begins at 7-30pm at Pulham Market Memorial Hall Tickets £7 for Thursday which does not include the meal, & £15 for the Friday & Saturday To book call Sandra 013 79 676769 or visit www.pulhampla yers.com
CELEBRATE THE QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY
BARN DANCE & BARBECUE FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Queen’s Birthday Celebration Community Picnic Wymondham Rugby Club 11 June – from 11.30am onwards
Free children’s entertainment, sports day events, music from Invidia Rock & Soul Choir, Home-made crown competition - best photo of the Queen Competition
Come and join the fun!
OPEN GARDENS SMALL-HOLDING & WILDLIFE HAVEN
THE PADDOCKS, CHURCH RD. WEYBREAD, IP21 5TR SATURDAY JULY 30th 2016 10am — 4pm
ENTRANCE £2 each in aid of the DOWN’S SYNDROME ASSOCIATION LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND RAFFLE AVAILABLE CONTACT GRAHAM ON 01379 852415 OR E-MAIL grahamofthepaddocks@talktalk.net
Sat 4th June Hill Farm, Cranes Road, Hethel Dancing to Bishy-Barn-A-Beat Ceilidh Band Doors open 7pm, Cash Bar Adults £15 Children 4-12 yrs £7.50
Tickets from: Susie (01508 570954), Cathy (01508 570557) Penny (01508 570229), Mike or Liz at the Social Club, Village Hall
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Mulbarton Words Week returns!
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fter a successful first year in 2015, the south Norfolk village of Mulbarton will once again be hosting a Festival of Words: spoken, sung and written, from June 5 to 11. With a larger and more diverse range of events planned for 2016, the organisers hope that the week will attract even bigger audiences this year. Amongst the offerings this summer will be an evening devoted to wildlife and natural history writers, including Mike Toms, author of Owls, from the British Trust for Ornithology, and an afternoon vintage tea party, with Phyllida Scrivens, who will be talking about her book, Escaping Hitler, the story of a Jewish boy’s flight from Nazi Germany and how he eventually became Sherriff of Norwich.
pop poet Ben Winn and a welcome return of Kings Lynnbased Morganway. On Sunday, there will be a morning talk, an exhibition looking at the effect the Bible has had on English literature, and The Big Quiz - complete with an extra special table round this year - will take place in the World’s End pub in the evening. Wymondham’s community bookshop, Kett’s Books, is again supporting Mulbarton Words Week and will have a bookstall at several of the events.
There be an evening with four female authors, one of whom will be Elly Griffiths, author of the popular crime fiction series set in and around North Norfolk featuring forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway, and the Wymondham playwriting group Four by Four will be returning to perform a new series of radio plays. Local historian Jill Wright, author of the Book of Mulbarton, will be leading an early evening walk around Mulbarton’s historic common, whilst Thursday will see children’s events taking place in the village’s infant and junior schools. Saturday afternoon and evening will be filled with songs and poetry, with acts including the Broad Beat Choir, soprano Emma Nuule, the Emily Winng Band,
For further details of the week’s programme, including ticket and booking information, please visit www.mulbartonwords.org, search “Mulbarton Words Week” on Facebook or call the event coordinator, Chris Lansdowne, on 01508 570976. Many of the events will be free of charge.
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Collecting provincial in al art inci ar Norwich’s prominence as a centre of provincial art started in the late 18th century, when it became home to a rapidly growing and developing artistic community. There were many professional artists, drawing masters, scene, sign and heraldic painters, framers and gilders. In addition, the city and county as a whole attracted many eminent visiting artists, who found patrons among the county’s wealthy landowners. This artistic activity in the city culminated in the founding of the Norwich Society of Artists by John Crome (“Old Crome”) in 1803. This was the first major provincial school of artists in the country and was the first provincial group to exhibit their work. Four years after its formation, the group was joined by John Sell Cotman, one of Britain’s finest watercolour artists. The society survived for over 30 years and was central to some famous artistic families, including Stark, Ladbrooke and Stannard to name a few. Out of the society also grew the Norwich School of Artists - excelling in landscape art. After the demise of the Norwich Society of Artists there were many calls for facilities for local artists to hold major exhibitions. But it was not until 1885, when Edward Elliot and Robert Bagge Scott met with Charles John Watson, that firm proposals for Norwich Art Circle were developed.
Wigg (1889-1969) still grace walls of many homes, depicting beautiful scenes of the Broads in times gone by and - in the case of Leonard Squirrell (18931979) - many of East Anglia’s attractive towns and villages.
The circle rented a room in Old Bank of England Court for holding their meetings and exhibitions, and remained there for 10 years. Thus began an artistic group that continues to this day and whose list of members and exhibitors include many of the great artists of early 20th century Britain, including Arnesby Brown, Munnings and Seago.
Not only are we graced with a beautiful landscape which still draws artists from far and wide, but we also have abundant bird and other wildlife which has not escaped the notice of some of the country’s leading bird artists; JC Harrison and Rowland Green can hold their own in this field along with many of the greats.
There are so many others, who may not be so well known, but have contributed considerably to the rich tapestry of Norfolk art nonetheless.
And so we have to be grateful to our forefathers who started this regional artistic excellence and fought so hard to preserve and encourage it. The Antiques Fair at Dunston Hall always has a selection of paintings (pre-dating 1940) by local artists. Please pop along to the next fair to see them!
Landscape artists still dominated, following in the footsteps of their predecessors of the Norwich School. Numerous watercolours of C.H.Harrison (1842-1902), S.J Batcheldor (1849-1932) and C M
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Scaling the heights in South Norfolk
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South Norfolk Climbing Club, in partnership with Morley village and sports hall, have unveiled a new, state-of-the-art climbing wall. It is the only public indoor wall in South Norfolk, standing seven metres tall, with 12 rope lines. There are more than 36 routes up, from grade 3 to 7a – along with a 1.6 metre overhang and tufa climb.
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The Morley Wall is located in Morley, near Wymondham, and it opened to the public for the first time on May 7. The wall is managed by South Norfolk Climbing Club, a charity set up by a passionate group of experienced climbers and professional climbing instructors, who offer:
• Professional climbing tuition for children and adults • Social climbing opportunities • Casual climbing sessions for independent climbers • A fun way to get active George Freeman MP, who officially MP opened the wall, said: “This is a great ex example of what can be achieved by team wo between the work co community, councils and sports clubs… It is so lovely to see So South Norfolk and a village having a facility like this out here and, who knows, we might ev find the next even climbing champion!” So South Norfolk Council provided £20,000, pr alongside Sport England contribution England’s of £29,000, for The Mo Morley Wall. EntrePrises Climbing Walls built the facility with main sponsorship from NHS Organ Donation.
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THE WORLDS END, MULBARTON Norwich Road, Norfolk, Norwich NR14 8JT • 01508 570205 • www.theworldsendpub.co.uk I have driven past this pub on and off for 45 years but have never been inside it, so seeing it in last issue’s Village People magazine prompted me to go and check it out. My companion this time was a dear friend; 88 years of age, a pillar of the community, and a staunch Methodist (this matters – later). The World’s End was warm and welcoming; a log fire crackled and a cheery lady showed us to a table and provided menus. And what extensive menus they were: we had a choice of light lunches, specials, an OAP selection and a classic menu. We both decided to go with the latter menu as we were both ready for a good-sized meal. I chose the chicken forestiére, which is a pan-fried chicken breast in a wild mushroom sauce, accompanied by seasonal vegetables. My companion chose the traditional homemade fish pie, which promised chunks of cod, prawns and leeks in a creamy white sauce, topped with cheesy mashed potato and vegetables. I like to arrive early for lunch and this often means places appear to be sparsely occupied, but it filled up in no time at all. I ordered a small glass of white wine and my companion had orange juice and, meanwhile, I noticed that a gentleman nearby received his chips served in a (clean) plant pot! I was worried the fish pie might come likewise so I asked if it could be decanted onto the plate for my friend, which they kindly did.
Th The service vic was just a tin tiny bit slo slow, but our having arrived on the dot of 12 noon probably accounted for that. When the food arrived, I was stunned to see so many vegetables – peas, carrots, mange tout and new potatoes – and lots of them. I can’t abide meals that are all protein and sauce, so five stars for that! My chicken was deliciously enhanced by the sauce, which was composed of bacon, shallots, mushrooms and all sorts of delicious subtle flavours. The fish pie was stuffed to the gunnels with big chunks of fish, and all the other promised ingredients. Not surprisingly, my friend had to admit defeat by leaving a little of it. Being 88 allows all sorts of licence! Even so, we both found space for pud. I had almost chosen the raspberry roulade but my friend beat me to it, and she finished it off, despite being a good-sized portion. Mine was a vanilla and toffee cheesecake with ice cream (or cream), and what a fabulous treat it was. Suitably replete (after coffee and
mints urse) we wished them mints, of course) farewell and drove off – WITHOUT PAYING! Halfway home the cold realisation dawned on me and we returned post-haste; the reputation of my staunch Methodist friend and my reputation as Village People magazine’s restaurant writer intact. Yes I certainly would go again! In the summer, to sit in the extensive outside area, maybe on Curry night (Wednesday) or Steak night (Thursday) or even the take-out fish and chip night (all week). THE WORLDS END NORWICH ROAD, NORWICH NR14 8JT Table 201
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The last issue of Village People included what has proved to be a very popular walk from Kevin Parker – which passed by Venta Icenorum, crossed Dunston Field, exited on to Dunston Lane and across to Dunston Common. It was expected that a new kissing gate would have been installed for the exit from Dunston Field onto the road opposite Dunston Common but, unfortunately, work was delayed. It is now hoped to be installed shortly after this issue is published. Until the kissing gate is in service, we kindly ask walkers to please exit the field by the gate in the west corner of the field, by the Ipswich Road, and then return back down Dunston Lane to Dunston Common. Some walkers have been exiting the field by a gate in the east corner, and walking along the private driveway of Bottom End Farm which was incorrectly labeled a permissive pathway. We request that walkers do not use this route and we apologise to the owner of Bottom End Farm for any inconvenience that this matter has caused.
Village wanderings Denton
What a joy to walk in an area with such an abundance of footpaths: not only public rights of way, but permissive paths also. We have not included the permissive paths because they can change, but they are signed at various locations, including the Playing Field. Distance: approximately 4 miles. Using OS Explorer Map 230. Start grid ref: TM 281 887. Postcode IP20 0BD. 2 There are various theories about the origins of the name of ‘Misery Corner’. One can’t help but think its proximity to ‘Hangman’s Hill’ might be relevant! 3 Darrow Wood (right), owned by the National Trust, includes a series of earthworks including a motte and bailey castle. The comparatively small size of this 11th/12th-century castle suggests it was only occupied for a short time. The name ‘Darrow’ (a variant of Dearhaugh’) could be a reference to deer park. en Road Darrow Gre
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No Swallow or cuckoo yet when we walked in mid April, but Spring in full flow, with flowers and the varied greens of different hedge plants. Darrow Wood castle evoked a sense of ‘old England’ with the clamour from the rookery within. Walked, written and designed by Kevin Parker (keeper.kev@btinternet.com) and Kaarin Wall (kaarin@wizgraphics.co.uk) © 2016. Whilst we take every effort to ensure correct information, we cannot accept responsibility for errors.
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Open Gardens for a personal “thank you” “Get checked out dad,” my daughters kept telling me. I had never thought about it and, despite the repeated plea, I never had time. And then I did. I got checked and everything ything changed.
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To be honest, when we moved in the garden was no more than lawn, with quite a few trees and four herbaceous beds. The garden has evolved during the last eight years and now boasts over 50 beds full of shrubs, perennials and rare plants sourced from all over the UK and Europe. We entered the National Garden Scheme yellow book in 2010 and received our five-year certificate in 2015. The same year I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I had no symptoms, so going to the doctors was not a priority. I felt fine, but was gradually worn down by the determined nagging of my two daughters (no idea where they get that from). The first test came back slightly higher than normal and the second test, three months later, showed an increase so I was referred to a urology consultant for a biopsy. The results stated that 50 per cent of the samples were cancerous. This was when the NHS, and especially the wonderful staff at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, really got going.
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The first step wass a course of hormone tablets followed by hormone injections. I then became a member of the “37”club as I endured 37 days of radiotherapy. diotherapy. It was hard - there is no getting away from that - but the staff at the NNUH were nothing short of exceptional. Everyone always had a smile and was always positive. Chris and I felt we needed to give something back to the NNUH for the marvellous treatment I had received, and we could see no better way than to reopen our garden to raise funds for the radiotherapy department. So that is what we are doing with two open weekends this year, plus all the“by appointment”group visits. And if you are wondering, this February I got the all clear! So my advice to all those gentlemen out there of a certain age: listen to the nagging and get yourself checked. For further information please contact philipgreenacre@hotmail.co.uk, 01379 852375, 07967 966698.
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Forest Live takes place June to July every summer, with an eclectic mix of acts performing in seven spectacular forest locations across the country. Organised by the Forestry Commission to bring forests to new audiences, Forest Live is an independent programme, and income generated from ticket sales is spent on protecting, improving and expanding England’s forests and woodlands and increasing their value to people and wildlife. With everything required for a great night out, including full catering and bar facilities, the gigs are renowned for their relaxed atmosphere.
Forest Live takes place in Thetford Forest, near Brandon, Suffolk, in our region and this year’s headline acts are: Rudimental (Thursday 30 June), James Bay (Friday 1 July), Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott (Saturday 2 July) and Simply Red (Sunday 3 July).
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en years… impossible! Ten years… really? Yes, it’s our tenth birthday, and we can’t believe how quickly it has passed. I know in the big scheme of things it’s only a short space of time, but a decade… we must be doing something right. Our customers know that they’ll find a wide range of plants here for all types of gardens, from the ordinary to the extra-ordinary, whether it’s trees, shrubs, perennials or seasonal bedding we’re here to help. For instance super tough shrubs such as dark-leaved Sambucus ‘Black Lace’, and fragrant Viburnun carlcephalum (as sweet smelling as a daphne without the fuss), to specialist shrub choices such as Cornus florida and chinensis (‘flowering’ dogwoods with amazing petallike bracts), Cercidiphyllum japonicum (its leaves fill the air with the smell of candy floss when they fall in the Autumn), or Piptanthus nepalensis (glossy leaves and black stems make an attractive backdrop for the bold yellow pea-like flowers in late Spring). Almost all of our plants are sourced right here in East Anglia from dedicated nurserymen and women who grow an enormous selection of plants, which gives us the best quality at sensible prices, and means that if we haven’t got it in stock we may be able to find it for you. For those of you who have been visiting since we opened, you’ll know that we pack a lot into a small space, and even as we have expanded over the years this hasn’t changed, more space has resulted in more choice to help you make the garden of your dreams. Popular additions include timber arbours, and timber or metal arches, obelisks and trellis for beautiful climbers to scramble over or twine through. Blousy clematis, fragrant honeysuckles, exotic-looking kiwi, and wonderful wisterias will all put on a reliable show every year and are easy to grow (we supply grafted varieties of wisteria at flowering maturity so you won’t have to wait seven years or so for a blooming display!) Alpine plants are once again in fashion, giving you
the chance to enjoy some of nature’s more diminutive treasures. With plenty of varieties to choose from, these miniature wonders look fantastic planted in shallow bowls topped off with a layer of horticultural grit or small stones. Choose a few containers to make an arrangement, or really go for it and create a rockery using stone from our selection of rocks and boulders, surrounded by a decorative weed-suppressing shingle or slate mulch. Plants are a bit like pets, they need to be looked after, provided with food and water, given shelter from the elements, and trained to keep them under control. Our shop is stocked with everything you need to keep them happy, tools and quality composts, fertilisers and chemicals, water butts and hoses, canes and ties, and more. As we all like our creature comforts we also stock bird food and pet supplies for our wild and not so wild friends, plus gifts, greetings cards, preserves, sweets and snacks for everyone else. A big thank you to our customers for supporting us in our venture.
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The truth about ticks With the recent discovery of a new disease transmitted by ticks found in the UK, it is now more important than ever to understand ticks, the diseases they carry and methods of prevention available. Ticks have four life stages and are related to the spider family. There are approximately 20 different species of ticks in Britain. Without the ability to jump or fly, they wait on vegetation for an animal (or “host”) to walk by before attaching themselves. The diseases that ticks can carry are usually acquired through feeding on blood from one host to another, rather than being born with them. Ticks can transmit many diseases; the most prevalent currently being Babesiosis. Babesiosis infects red blood cells causing them to multiply and rupture. This condition results in anaemia and subsequent organ failure if not diagnosed and treated promptly, therefore this disease can quickly become fatal. Another disease that can affect both you and your pets is Lymes disease. This is a bacterial infection caused by a tick bite that is usually identified by a distinctive rash on the skin. Climate change and the adjustment of the Pet Travel Scheme - whereby it is no longer compulsory to use tick prevention before entering the UK - are both contributing factors towards an increase in the tick population.
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Entertainment & leisure Read all about It:
In the third of the current series of articles, our local historian, Sarah Doig, delves into o our region’s old newspapers to discover how our ancestors spent their free time.
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oday, with the benefit of both affordable travel to exotic locations and access to nature documentaries on television, we are familiar with wild animals from across the globe.
However, in the 19th century the only way most people would be able to experience such wild beasts were by visiting travelling shows such as the famous “Wombwell’s Menagerie”. This large collection of animals included elephants, llamas, gnus, tigers, lions, zebras, polar bears, ostriches and pelicans, and they were transported around the country in wagons accompanied by a brass band. The Norfolk Chronicle of 4 January 1840 reported: “This splendid menagerie has, since our last notice of its arrival in Norwich, been visited by crowds of all ranks and ages. It certainly affords a very great treat as well to the intelligently curious as to the more careless or less informed observer to see so many noble and interesting specimens of remarkable animals”.
Wombwell’s Menagerie In times before recorded music was available to listen to in the comfort of your own home, concerts were a popular form of leisure activity. These ranged from large-scale events - with visiting professional orchestras at venues including the Diss Cornhall to small parish fund-raising concerts, comprising recitations and musical “party pieces” played by locals. One, rather odd, Victorian invention was the concept of “smoking concerts”. These were live performances, usually of music, but which sometimes took the form of readings or lectures, where the solely-male audience would smoke and talk about politics.
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Our local newspapers contain accounts of such
events, including one in East Harling, as reported in the Diss Express in May 1890: “On Monday evening last a successful social smoking concert was held at the “Towel and Hammer” Inn. Mr Towell [chairman] stated that the concert was of a nonpolitical nature, and that no parish affairs were to be introduced. The East Harling Saxhorn Band, under the leadership of Mr George Barnard, gave selections [of music].” During the second half of the 19th century, “reading rooms” started to appear in villages across Suffolk and Norfolk. These were often founded and run by the lord of the manor, local clergy and other prominent residents. One of the main aims was to The former reading room try to keep working in Walsham le Willows class men out of the public houses by providing alternative evening entertainment. It was hoped that the provision of newspapers, books and gentlemanly games would elevate labourers’ characters of mind and improve their conduct. The reading room in Walsham le Willows was founded in 1858, when a new building was constructed in the main street for this purpose. Judging by the reports the region’s newspapers, members of neighbouring villages’ reading rooms often competed in closely-fought matches of the various games available in these rooms. The Bury and Norwich Post of 18 February 1890 records that, luckily, honours were shared in a competition of draughts and bagatelle held between teams from the Botesdale and Rickinghall reading rooms. Rickinghall won the draughts match by 12 games to six, but Botesdale defeated its rival in the bagatelle match. Sarah Doig offers a professional family, house & local history research service. For more information visit www.ancestral-heritage.co.uk
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either. I mean, in the UK we buy more convertibles than many other countries in Europe! Why, when most of the time our country is damp and overcast?
I guess doing well in the Western world is also about self-gratification and having an easy life. Let’s face it; we would rather have a cool, plush motor to ride around in than a jalopy. And that desire for pleasureseeking can override the practical side of us (what bank balance?) when we are choosing a car.
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The Stowaway cat Su had a feline something wasn’t right…
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“You’ll go outside to–” “–Oh, of course!” “And you’ll keep your claws out of me and my furniture?” “Constantly retracted,” she said convincingly and unblinking. She had such a sweet innocence that I quickly overcame my reservations. For safety’s sake, I decided that the rest of the journey should be spent with the cat in the cat basket. She had no chance to argue, and her wails of displeasure were drowned out by me and Bobby Dylan singing very loudly about the Mona Lisa, who also happened to have “the highway blues” as we travelled home. When we got to my house I released her from her wicker prison and she very kindly ate everything I offered her. She even made herself scarce when I was busy; I had obviously done the right thing in bringing this dear, little cat home. The tranquil relationship lasted no more than 72 hours. After just those three short days, she was already lording – or, to be strictly accurate, ladying – it about.
“Those friends of yours said you were my last chance before they got the vet to take care of me. You know what that means don’t you?”
That was then though; just give it a year….
I did. She was right; the vet would certainly “take care” of her.
Copyright susan Lidster
Well, a year came and went and nothing had yet changed.
Poor thing, she deserved to spend her twilight years in modest comfort. So I thought long and hard about it. Well, short and hard – she was very persuasive. “Promise me there will be no more kittens,” I said. “There won’t – I can’t.” “And you’ll not be a picky eater?” “Give me anything; just a few crumbs and I’ll be happy. Honest.”
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Women thrive with the power of love Norfolk journalist, Sandie Shirley, spotlights the inspiring stories of men and women from the region and beyond that have seen them reach for victory. For more stories visit: www.refreshingwaters.co.uk Life coach, speaker and writer, Ruth Tong is passionate about helping women grow tall, dream big and embrace their destinies. She hosts an annual woman’s conference at her church, Eternity Downham Market, and runs courses and events in the community to boost self-esteem in women and teenagers. Ruth is dedicated to helping young and old break out of the confines of the past and reject media pressures to find true worth and value from their creator God. She has a powerful message to share. Her life has been restored and her background in psychology means she understands the dynamics of a woman’s heart and mind. Her mission was birthed from her own misery: “I suddenly awoke from the sleep of self-destruction and changed the direction of my life in my early 20s. I began by going to church and found new friends who honoured me with God’s love which took time to grasp so you can never under-estimate the power of loving someone.”
included talks from women with diverse careers. “We also ensured the girls knew the nights were staged because they were fearfully and wonderfully made so we spoke God’s word over their lives although they did not know it.” Ruth is currently helping mums at a local children’s Ruth Tong, life coach, speaker and writer centre to widen their horizons and grow in confidence through Hillsong’s “Shine” self-esteem course that began in Australia. The seven-week course is proving a success and other doors are opening to take it into the wider community, explains Ruth.
Until then various abuses had kept her locked in rejection and low self-esteem during childhood and adolescence, leading to wrong choices that only deepened the wounds.
She runs the sessions with church member Libby Manning. The women on the course are loved, honoured and nurtured. The 90 minute sessions aim to promote worth, strength and purpose which is helping to empower their lives afresh. The lesson plans provide a framework so they can be tailored to each group explains Ruth.
“When the sacred place of a woman’s heart is violated it is a terrible thing,” says Ruth. “It can mean you look for love and affection in all the wrong places.”
“We include refreshments and there is a small gift and some inspiring quotes to take home each week while role play encourages them to share heart issues.”
It is the power of love that drives Ruth forward in her quest to release God’s best for the women she encourages. She will be hosting the annual women’s conference on 11 June with the help of a team of women at Eternity. Inspiring speakers and a craft activity will be included – it is all about fun explains Ruth (details from weareeternity.com).
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THIS ISSUE WE LOVE Anything From A Pin To An Elephant: Tales Of Norfolk Retail Chris Armstrong
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Norfolk Buses John Law
Amberley ISBN 9781445653914 £14.99 You don’t realise how much buses have changed over the years until you see photographs of them from over 40 years ago! In the rural county of Norfolk, the bus has been a particularly important means of transport for generations. The author - a transport enthusiast and photographer - has been photographing buses in the region since 1970, and his comprehensive collection of images will bring back memories for many readers. In fact, the collection of bus photographs - most of them in colour - take centre-stage in the book. It also features a short history of bus services in the region.
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ot that we’re biased, but the fact that Jarrold is one of the retailers featured in this book ought to make it even more fascinating than it would otherwise be! Founded in 1770, Jarrold moved to Norwich for the first time in 1823 and opened a “bookselling, printing and binding” shop in the city. The book provides a concise history of the family business from that point to the present day. Chris Armstrong’s volume also features chapters on some other well-known East Anglian brands, including Aldiss of Fakenham, Roys of Wroxham, Palmers of Great Yarmouth, Bakers & Larners of Holt and the Break charity shops.
Peddars Way: A Walk With Chalk Tor Falcon
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here have been numerous walking guides over the years covering the Peddars Way and its continuation along the Norfolk Coast Path. However, this new title doesn’t pretend to be a practical guide; instead, it is the record of the author’s journey along the Peddars Way, told both in words and in her extremely accomplished chalk drawings. There are 41 illustrations within the guide, each with its accompanying essay, and all combining in a handsome and fascinating keepsake for those interested in this historic path. At the end of the book is both a short history of the Peddars Way and a slightly mind-boggling selection of conversations and phrases overheard by the author during her walks along the path.
View our region from a different perspective with this fascinating selection of local titles from Chris Rushby of Jarrolds’ Book Department 1971: Never a Dull Moment, Rock’s Golden Year David Hepworth
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his isn’t a local-interest book as such, but then again all of us over a certain age will have 1971 in common in our musical heritage. David Hepworth makes a big assertion in this book: that the year 1971 simply marked the most creative time in the history of popular music. Many music fans will differ and look back at the 1960s as the most important years for pop; whilst others would point to other years and decades. The author isn’t particularly precious about his claim and understands why many people won’t buy his arguments - but this is something of a love-letter to a year and an era and his enthusiasm is boundless and infectious. If Bowie, T. Rex, Slade, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, the solo Beatles (or any one of a host of other performers and musicians from this era are your kind of music), you’ll find something to cherish in this fine book.
Blood and Fears: How America’s Bomber Boys and Girls in England Won their War Kevin Wilson
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Is hearing loss affecting your relationships? One in six people in the UK experience some form of hearing loss. Your wife, husband or partner may be one of them.
• You are always being accused of mumbling and the frustration of them not being able to hear can lead to arguments.
Untreated hearing loss does not only affect an individual’s quality of life, it also has an impact on relationships - especially the most important ones. This is because hearing loss affects one’s ability to communicate and, by definition, communication involves a least one other person.
If any of the above scenarios sound familiar, you are advised to start having conversations about what could be done to resolve the problem, and the first step would be to book a hearing assessment.
Let’s talk about what this means in practical terms… Some or all of the scenarios below might sound familiar if you know somebody with hearing loss: • Telephone conversations turn into arguments and shouting because they cannot hear you properly. e.g. You: “Please pick up some milk tonight.” Partner: “What about tonight?” You: “MILK, I said can you get some milk?” - You may also revert to texting one another rather than talking.
Assessments begin with a discussion about the individual’s hearing ability and any impact it may have on their daily life. Then a variety of tests are carried out in a sound proof environment. Having a loved one come along for support really helps during these assessments. It can also help the audiologist gain a different person’s perspective on how the hearing loss really is affecting you both. For more information visit hearingcarecentre.co.uk or call 01473 230330.
• You may have to watch TV in separate rooms because your loved one has to have the volume up too loud. • Parties and social gatherings may be avoided because the individual thinks they will not be able to hear what people are saying and don’t want to look silly when they respond to a question with the wrong response. It becomes easier just to stay at home and social life suffers as a result. • You may now pick restaurants based on their noise level, over where you actually might like to go. If the ceilings are too high or the music is too loud it will make it impossible for your loved one to hear.
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o the sunshine has come and gone, and come and gone again – as has the rain. There are times during the Great British summer when you need to do something to bring back that warm summer glow. And I’ve found it with this Mediterranean delight! Perfect for al fresco entertaining; it is a wonderfully light but satisfying sharing dish. Here’s my take on Melanzane parmigiana.
Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
2 medium aubergines, thinly sliced and sprinkled with salt (to draw out the moisture) 1 large red onion, finely chopped 1 vegetable stock cube 1 tin chopped tomatoes 150 ml red wine 1 bunch fresh basil, roughly chopped 1 tsp dried oregano 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ tsp dried chilli flakes (optional) 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sugar 150 g fresh buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced 150 g mature cheddar, grated Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste Olive oil (for frying)
Method: • In a griddle pan, fry the aubergine slices on both sides to seal them, until they are all golden brown. Put them to one side. • Now gently soften the onions, garlic, chilli, half the basil, oregano, balsamic, soy and crumble in the vegetable stock cube. • Pour in the red wine and bring to the boil, then stir in the chopped tomatoes and add the sugar. • In a flat oven dish, layer in the aubergines until the dish is full. Pour over the tomato mixture until it covers the aubergines evenly, spreading it around if necessary. • Now sprinkle over a layer of grated cheddar and follow with the slices of mozzarella. • Bake at 180°C for 45 minutes to an hour, until it’s bubbling and the cheese is browning. If you like your cheese a bit crispy, put the dish under the grill for the last two to five minutes. (But keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn!) • Sprinkle over the remaining basil and serve with a fresh green salad and a side of sliced garlic herb toast.
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By Andrew Hagger independent personal finance analyst from www.moneycomms.co.uk
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ith the summer holiday season fast approaching now’s a good time to check whether your debit or credit card is a cheap option if you plan to use it in foreign climes. It may be that you need to consider applying for a different card in advance of your trip, and one that isn’t going to cost you an arm and a leg when used outside the UK.
We tend to take our debit cards for granted, especially as they don’t cost anything to use whilst in the UK. Unfortunately it’s not the same when you’re overseas and it’s something that holidaymakers sometimes overlook. As with credit cards, there is a similar usage fee for cash withdrawals, plus an ATM withdrawal charge typically between £1.50 and £5.00.
Traditional debit and credit cards may offer a secure and convenient way to pay, but the fees and charges vary greatly and are often an expensive way to pay when abroad, so it’s worth thinking of a cheaper alternative before you travel.
However, the card charges that catch most people out are those levied for debit card purchases, which are subject to the usage fee above, plus up to an additional £1.50 per transaction regardless of the amount.
With credit card transactions, most banks add a foreign usage fee to all ATM cash withdrawals and purchases. In most cases it’s around 2.75 per cent to 2.99 per cent extra.
The worst offenders are Halifax (£1.50 per purchase transaction), Santander (£1.25), Lloyds Bank and TSB (both £1).
But that’s only half the story; on top of the foreign usage fee, most credit cards charge a withdrawal fee of about three per cent extra. So £100 worth of Euros from the hole in the wall can easily set you back a combined charge of around £6.
If you’re looking for a fee free-debit card for using overseas, consider a current account with Norwich & Peterborough Building Society or Metro Bank. It’s worth spending a couple of minutes to check with your bank what the charges are for your particular plastic before you set off, rather than getting a nasty surprise when you check your account on your return. Prepaid currency cards from Centtrip, Access Prepaid, FairFX and myTravelCash are amongst the most competitive according to my recent research and the cost savings make it worth carrying a specialist travel card along with your passport whenever you venture overseas. A final warning, whatever type of plastic you use overseas beware of an increasingly common custom (particularly in Europe) where the foreign retailer or ATM gives you the option to pay in pounds sterling, known as Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC). Although it may seem like a good idea to know exactly how much you’ll be debited, the downside is that it gives the retailer the opportunity to use an uncompetitive exchange rate which could see you paying way over the odds – the golden rule is never pay in British pounds when abroad.
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