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CONTENTS AUG / SEP 2016

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Good news from our region

14 WIN tickets to see Mark Ronson at Newmarket Nights 16 Harleston’s summer of swifts 19 Bressingham Hall gets a new lease of life 20 Hethersett Art Group, ready to welcome new members 23 Entertainment 40’s & 50’s style at Norwich Theatre Royal 24 Dunston Hall antiques fair 28 Village notice board

49 Wymondham 15 year old completes the three peak challenge for charity 51 Old Buckenham cycling festival – a fun filled weekend 56 Read part 3 of the Stowaway Cat 58 We review the all new Fiat Tipo

67 Charity cycle ride Tour de Norfolk

60 Homewares – It’s time for a garden party

Health & Beauty

63 The Prince’s Trust – 40 years of changing young lives 65 “Read all about it” medical advertisements

Home & Garden

73 Refreshing Waters watch as warrior dancers take to the stage

Shopping 76 Life’s a beach – beautiful buys for your holiday

39 Is your water as hard as nails? 41 Garden jottings from Ken

44 Memories of Palgrave

69 Health Q&A: superfoods and the effects they have on the body

74 Ladies who lunch visit Cocoa Mama in Eye

37 Does your pet need to lose weight?

42 On your plot – enjoying a time of abundance in the garden

53 WIN a trip to the sun with Flybe

78 Regional reads – what we are loving this issue

Jobs, Money & Business 81 Common misconceptions about the law 83 Smart money secrets – bag a better return with an offset mortgage 84 Find a local business or service in our directory 86 Exercise your brain cells with our crossword

44 Are you looking for a particular product or service? Check out our Local Business Directory on pages 84 & 85

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I can’t believe how popular our new website has been – the “What’s On” section has gone crazy! We’ve had over two hundred local events posted in the first three weeks of our new website going live. With the Village Notice Board pages in the magazine bursting at the seams, our online database is the place to look if you want to know everything going on around you. And if you are planning a local, charity or fundraising event and need some brilliant FREE PR in the local area, do hop onto our website www.village-people.info. It’s fast becoming the one-stop shop to keep up to date with “What’s On” locally.

I had the pleasure of meeting local historian Dennis Kare r n and Lily at Cross recently and seeing his impressive collection of Latitude’s press launch local postcards. We want to share with you a handful of For lots more loc al events log on to his amazing village scenes from days gone by and are www.village-p eople.info starting our new feature with the village of Palgrave. and save us in your favourites Dennis is an active member of Norfolk Postcard Club who meet regularly in Trowse. For anyone interested in local history, or postcard collecting, or both, do consider attending the club’s next event on 14 September (contact details in the feature). This summer we’re offering you the chance to win return flights for two to the sunny beaches of Spain, travelling from Norwich International Airport to either Alicante or Malaga. Which will you choose? To enter just head to www.village-people.info and follow the links. And finally, who saw us on BBC’s ‘Have I Got News for You’? If you’d like to know what host Gary Lineker said about us, jump online and you need series 51, episode 7. What an honour to be asked! I’ll be back at the end of September. Lily Goulder editor@village-people.info 01284 788623

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Good News FROM OUR REGION NORFOLK APPRENTICES TOP NATIONAL CHALLENGE A team of apprentices from Norfolk have finished 4th in the national finals of the Brathay Apprentice Challenge. The Apprentice Network Norfolk Team (ANN) was made up of 9 apprentices from South Norfolk Council, Norfolk County Council, Alan Boswell, Poultec and Iceni Healthcare and their mentor. The 4-day event in Cumbria

included numerous teambuilding challenges including orienteering, high ropes, raftbuilding on Lake Windermere and even rescuing a sheep! At the prize-giving, ANN was placed fourth – a great achievement considering that some of them had never met before and worked in completely different organisations.

Ben Gaskins, the Poultec training and team mentor, said: “Apprenticeships are a vital part of any organisation and to see our apprentices getting this far in the search for the apprentice team of the year makes us all very proud. This is a huge achievement for both our organisation and the individuals involved.”

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GISSING CHILDREN’S CENTRE RATED AS OUTSTANDING Gissing Children’s Centre, a community pre-school nestled in the South Norfolk countryside, is “over the moon” with their recent Ofsted inspection. They received their third consecutive grading of “outstanding in all areas” (such as leadership and management, quality of teaching and outcomes for children) with comments including: •

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CONGRATULATIONS TO IAN COLMAN, MBE Local travel expert, Ian Colman from IC Travel, has recently been awarded an MBE as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. As you may know, Ian has organised excursions, directed the Taverham Brass Band, supported the Scouting organisation, led on local parish councils and chaired a governing body (amongst other things) for many, many years. He received this honour for his services to the community. We think you’ll agree that it is entirely deserved! We hope you will continue to book your excursions using IC Travel, especially now they have such an honoured man to lead them! www.ictravel.co.uk or 01603 868680

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THETFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL ANNUAL EXHIBITION Thetford Grammar School have recently held their annual art, design and technology exhibition to showcase the diverse creative talent at the school. Students exhibited paintings, prints, sculptural pieces and fantastic textile creations alongside their impressive sketchbooks. They also showed work from the Arts Award Scheme, which inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents. It’s creative,

valuable and accessible – a scheme Thetford Grammar School are proud to be associated with. The time and effort that had been put into achieving such a high standard of work was evident: beautiful pieces of furniture, photography, sculptures and fabrics were all exhibited. The pupils will now wait for the external examiners to visit the exhibition and grade all the hard work. Good luck!

FULL STEAM AHEAD Station Bistro, at Wymondham Railway Station, is a hidden gem in Norfolk and if you haven’t already been, you are in for a treat. The hard-working team of ten are headed by Kate and Simon and their mission is to ensure that ‘ﬁrst class’ customer care together with superb food is provided to all visitors. You can be seated in either the charming surroundings of the elegant ‘Bistro Room’ or you can take a step back in time and experience the delightful train carriage setting for your refreshment or meal. Both rooms boast real coal ﬁres during

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15% OFF the winter cold snaps to add to the atmosphere. The new vintage style restaurant area is now open and to celebrate we are offering readers 15% oﬀ a “full steam ahead” breakfast (Mon-Fri up to 11.30am), or evening main meals (excludes drinks).The voucher is valid for up to 4 people and you will need to take your magazine in to qualify. We hope you’ll agree that the Station Bistro is a great place to eat in Norfolk and that their offerings are a long way from the famous ‘British Railway food’!

Riddlesworth Hall Preparatory School in Diss has been officially recognised as a Forest School, with two accredited teachers providing regular outdoor sessions which are proven to increase learning and improve physical and emotional wellbeing. The independent school, which caters for boys and girls aged two to thirteen, has always encouraged fun outdoor activities and learning within the school’s woods and parkland. It has now taken this one step further by providing training for two of its teachers

to become accredited Forest School practitioners. The Scandinavian-inspired Forest School ethos has been developed to provide a different approach to using the outdoor environment for teaching in the UK. It uses the natural world to help bring traditional curriculum subjects to life. Headmaster, Paul Cochrane, said: “You also see the children come alive when they are playing and learning in the woods, and we believe that happy children work harder and achieve more.”

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International superstar Mark Ronson will be bringing his acclaimed live DJ set to Newmarket Nights on 5 August – and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away! Ronson’s back catalogue is second to none, having released some of the most successful hits of the past decade, including ‘Oh My God’ featuring Lily Allen, ‘Stop Me’ featuring Daniel Merriweather and ‘Valerie’ featuring Amy Winehouse. In 2014, he released a track that would go on to be one of the bestselling singles of the 21st century; ‘Uptown Funk’ featuring Bruno Mars.

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Harleston’s Summer of Swifts

A project to celebrate and help Harleston’s threatened colonies of swifts has been launched by the community group, Harleston’s Future. The celebration will include a huge decorated swift mobile in St John’s church, town-wide flag displays and construction of nesting boxes for the swifts. Colonies of swifts are expected to return to Harleston in May to reclaim their homes under the eaves of local buildings. Swifts are unobtrusive when nesting and make perfect, quiet neighbours, but unfortunately many will find that their nesting spaces have been blocked and more modern developments offer no alternative for rearing their young.

Volunteers at SwiftAction Harleston are providing crucial support for returning swifts by making and installing new nest boxes around the town. The first boxes will be installed at Harleston Primary School, Archbishop Sancroft High School and the Malthouse Court retirement complex with more to follow in the coming weeks. The aim is to have at least 100 new nest sites available by 2017. But while that has been happening, the town’s youngsters, and some of its oldest residents, have been busy designing and making two magnificent art installations to celebrate the birds’ return.

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The first installation, a beautiful mobile, is now in place in St John’s church, where it will remain until the swifts migrate again in late July and early August. This huge mobile includes more than 400 cut-out card swifts, decorated by school pupils and threaded by members of the Malthouse Court craft group. If you look closely, you’ll see that each swift bears a message from the student who designed it. One reads:

“Dear swifts, never give up, never give up. If the weather knocks you down, get back up. Never give up, you can do it.” The second installation, a fabulous street show Th of up to 80 flags, will be hung in the town fr from early May. These flags represent the birds themselves themselv as well as the countries which they have ha flown over on their way back to Harleston. It promises to be another Harleston spectacular fr from Flag Force, and a summer ‘must see’ for ev everyone in the area. Sw SwiftAction Harleston invites everyone from the town and beyond to make a detour to see these installations. Keep your eyes on the sky for fo sightings of the beautiful swifts, and, while in town, take advantage of Harleston’s watering holes and other attractions.

Year 8 students at Archbishop Sancroft High Schoo l, who designed and printed their own swift flags for display in Harleston town centre

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A Warm Welcome awaits you at the White Horse Thelnetham Enjoy a cosy and relaxing atmosphere here at the White Horse, pop in for a drink a meal or sample our tea, coffee and homemade cake selection. We pride ourselves on using locally sourced ingredients where possible on our monthly changing menus along with some wonderful weekly specials.

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Bressingham Hall gets a new lease of life Bressingham Hall was bought by Alan Bloom 70 years ago and soon became the iconic centrepiece of the famous Bressingham Gardens, along with the plant nursery and steam museum, which Alan himself founded. After Alan’s death, the Hall fell into decline until his son, Adrian Bloom, decided to restore it to its former glory. “It’s rather like Grand Designs in reverse”, says Adrian, who master-minded the project. “We haven’t gone in for a new build but we have breathed life into an ancient one”. Now the resplendent oak High Barn has been reroofed, non-essential buildings have been torn down and cow yards have been re-made into courtyards, all within a nail-bitingly tight budget. But the transformation of the Hall and its 18th century barn was not trouble free. Dry rot in the Hall meant that new central heating, re-wiring, re-plumbing and redecoration were essential. So too were “new” antique

furnishings nishings to accentuate the elegance of the Grade II listed Georgian building. This beautiful home is now available for anyone to rent for a short or long stay and the splendid High Barn is perfect for events from weddings to workshops. “We hope we have given our lovely old buildings a real new lease of life”, Adrian says. “It’s great to think that Bressingham Hall and its gardens will provide pleasure for many people for years to come.” For more information ring Jill Hodgson on 01473 780330 or visit thebressinghamgardens.com

New members welcome at Hethersett Art Group

Hethersett Art Group, also known as Paint With Us, is always looking to welcome new members. This informal, friendly group meets on Thursdays from 1.30pm until 4pm in Hethersett Village Hall on Back Lane.

Left: Mary Nicholls painting in oils Below: Watercolour by Sue Vaughan

There are currently 25 members ranging in age from 30 to over 70 and coming from many areas including Norwich and South Norfolk. The membership fee is £50 a year, payable half yearly. The first meeting is free of charge and the group would welcome both beginners and experienced artists. Members do their own thing, painting in all mediums, but everyone is willing to help and encourage one another. There is a small library of books and DVDs that can be borrowed and a monthly sale of art materials. Past exhibitions, held annually, have been popular local events with over 100 paintings of all levels exhibited. Radio Norfolk appeared at the exhibition one year whilst recording their Treasure Hunt programme. The group enjoys two lunches a year together and have been known to paint in the hotel grounds before lunch. For more information contact Carol Towells (01603 810713) or Sue Vaughan (01603 810581) or visit the Facebook page: Hethersett Art Group. New members will be warmly welcomed whatever their artistic experience.

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ward-winning Ruthie Henshall has starred in some of the most successful musicals of the past three decades and now the songstress is returning to her home turf in That’s Entertainment at Norwich Theatre Royal from 5-10 September. Helping the four times Olivier-nominated musical theatre artist bring the golden 1940s and 50s era of music alive on stage will be one of Britain’s favourite vocal harmony groups, The Overtones. The sparkling song and dance extravaganza will feature Hollywood’s all-time greatest hits from legendary composers such as George Gershwin, Lerner and Loewe, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and Rodgers and Hammerstein, with numbers ranging from That’s Entertainment, Puttin’ On The Ritz and I Got Rhythm, to There is Nothing like a Dame, You’ll Never Walk Alone and more – and there will also be a right royal knees-up with a special tribute to London’s pearly kings and queens. Ruthie Henshall was brought up in the region and has enjoyed a multi-award winning career which has seen her star in popular West End musicals like Cats, Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Chicago and Crazy For You, which catapulted Ruthie into a major musical West End star. She is also in high demand as a concert performer, touring and performing extensively in the UK, the USA and Australia.

The Overtones are one of Britain’s top vocal harmony groups, covering genres from doowop and Motown to modern-day R&B and pop. They recently celebrated their fifth consecutive Top 10 UK album and have sold over one million albums. They have performed at major events and concerts and are seen regularly on national TV, including a performance at the Queens’ Jubilee Concert in front of 250,000 people. They have also appeared at the Festival of Remembrance and in London’s Hyde Park for major shows, plus sell-out shows at the London O2, Palladium and Hammersmith Apollo. That’s Entertainment is produced by David King for Spirit Productions, who also produced the Puttin’ On The Ritz show seen at Norwich Theatre Royal last July, and New Jersey Nights which wowed audiences in February. Another upcoming Theatre Royal show guaranteed to entertain in late summer is The National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company with The Mikado and Pirates of Penzance on 2 and 3 September, featuring Norwich panto stalwart Richard Gauntlett. We will also welcome Pride and Prejudice from 27 September to 1 October, which sees actor Felicity Montagu (seen regularly on television as Alan Partridge’s longsuffering PA, Lynn, in the series which was filmed in the city) in the role of Mrs Bennet.

That’s Entertainment runs from 5-10 September 2016. Tickets are £8-£33 and are available from the box office on 01603 630000 or book online at www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk.

THE ANTIQUES FAIR

at Dunston Hall, Norwich Dunston Hall Antiques Fair has gained such a reputation that it attracts some of the leading dealers in the trade. The fair also hosts two of television’s favourite antiques experts, Mark Stacey and Cheryl Brown. Mark Stacey prides himself on offering an eclectic selection of quality antiques rather than specialising in any one particular field. At the June fair, Mark offered for sale… A rare cut-steel fob depicting a bust of George III, which was probably created to commemorate his 1760 coronation. A rare ra primitive oil pain painting depicting Princ William of Prince Augustus Duke of Augustus, Cumber Cumberland circa 1780, third son of George II. He wa famous for was his defeat of the Jacobite Jac rebellion which earned him the nickname ‘Swe William’ by ‘Sweet his supporters and by his Tory opponent ‘The Butcher of Culloden’. A delightful naïve treen snuff box, circa 1860, modelled as a frog. Of good colour and patination, it was most likely commissioned by a local wood carver.

A highly unusual pottery figure by M.T Cheyne of Chelsea, 1928. In the 1920s and 30s, Chelsea produced many potters who created handmade, highly decorative original pieces, the most recognised being Charles Vyse. This figure is a rather comical subject; a dandy gentleman who appears to be dressed as a dinner table, striding out whilst grasping the neck of a swan! Mark travels the UK and Europe sourcing his interesting pieces and is always happy to advise customers old and new. Pop along to the next fair to see what exciting pieces he has on offer. Cheryl’s expertise is in the field of art deco – an art movement involving a mix of decorative art styles of the 1920s and 30s. With over 30 years of experience in the trade she too always has a wonderful selection of original and desirable pieces on offer: figures, lighting, tableware, jewellery and much more... Over the last 18 months I have focussed on many of the dealers that attend the fair and their stock: fine jewellery, nouveau/deco jewellery, silver, clocks, glassware, metal, furniture, maps, militaria, oriental art, bronzes, paintings and inkwells. So if you are looking for something special to add to your collection then the Antiques Fair at Dunston Hall is well worth a Ant visit. visit Thanks, Susan Thanks

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David lost 7.5 stone in 7 months to avoid type 2 diabetes David, who lost 7.5 stone, suﬀered from horrendous bouts of acid reﬂux and sleep apnoea with pain that would keep him up until 5 o’clock in the morning. The final straw came at work, when a minor task turned into a nightmare. When he stood up, he started sweating and the blood drained from his face. David Quigley, who had Da re reached 21 stone 7, had to hold on to something fe fearing he was going to pass out He had to ask a client out. fo a biscuit to get his sugar for lev up and feared that he levels had the beginnings of type 2 diabetes.

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Anglian Polymer Clay Guildd The Anglian Polymer Clay Guild are a group of clay enthusiasts who meet every two months in Wortham Village Hall. They make a range of items, including miniatures, sculptures and jewellery. According to members of the guild, polymer clay is an exciting, inexpensive and versatile PVC based plastic, which can be used to make an enormous variety of things, and, best of all, it can be hardened in an ordinary domestic oven. It was first used as a child’s ’s craft material more than fifty years ago. What is most exciting and interesting is that, since then, talented artists and craftspeople have expanded its possibilities and created some beautiful and amazing work, much of which can be seen on Pinterest and Facebook. The Anglian Polymer Clay Guild has been running for several years, and its members share skills and ideas at ClayDays and other events. ts. The group is always very keen to recruit new members, so, whether you are experienced, or a complete beginner, you will receive a warm welcome from the group. The next ClayDay is on Sunday 18 September. The cost is £5 for the day, which includes tea and coffee. e. To ﬁnd out more, visit www.anglianpcg.co.uk, where you can see more examples of the group’s work and sign up to the newsletter if you’d like to receive reminders about the ClayDays.

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Wed 31st Aug 6pm East Harling Bowls Club (opposite the church) Need an interest this winter? Why not try indoor shortmat bowling which is easy to learn, friendly & sociable.

We are offering 4 x 2 hr free sessions beginning on Wed 31 Aug Bowls will be provided, but please wear soft, flat soled shoes (or just socks). Pauline Barsby – 01953 717275 thebarsbys@gmail.com www.harlingrecreationbowlsclub.co.uk

Rotary Park Alive Sat 13th Aug 5:30pm

Inspired by Nature’ Art Exhibition Sat 27th Aug 10am

Redgrave & Lopham Fen, Low Common Road, South Lopham, Diss IP22 2HX

Deborah Key – 01379 688333 redgrave.education@suﬀolkwildlifetrust.org Sat 27, Sun 28 & Mon 29 August, 10am - 4pm each day. Original artwork by over 20 artists will be on display in the Education Centre at Redgrave & Lopham Fen. All work, which will be for sale, will be on the theme of nature & wildlife. Admission is free & tea/coﬀee, homemade cakes & snacks. Don’t forget your cheque book!

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Church Flower Festival & talk Sat 13th 2-3 pm by Peter Bance, ticket only Village Hall Exhibition & informal talk Sun 14th 2-3 pm by Geoﬀrey Leigh

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Music for a Golden Queen Sun 7th Aug 4pm

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ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION & SALE OF PICTURES Fri 26th Aug 10am St Peter and Paul Church, Eye

Thursday 25th Aug from 6.30pm – 8.30pm Preview Evening – with refreshments

Friday 26th Aug – Monday 29th Aug from 10am – 7pm Please note a later start on Sunday 28th Aug from 1pm – 7pm Raﬄe & homemade refreshments will be served Contact on Pinky Palmer 01379 870539 art.exhibition.eye@gmail.com www.eyeparishchurch.org

AUTUMN FRUIT FESTIVAL

Sat 17th Sep 10am All Saints Church, Thorndon Contact Mrs R. Jones on 01379 678226 Homemade jams, chutneys, marmalades & cakes Refreshments, Books & Gift Stalls Free admission Proceeds in aid of Church Fun ds

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WYMONDHAM FLOWER CLUB OPEN MEETING 14th Sep – 7.30 pm

Central Hall, Wymondham, NR18 0QB

Demonstration by Mig Kimpton ‘Autumn Collection’ £12 per ticket Contact Linda Pope on 01953 789019 www.wymondhamflowerclub.org.uk

Norwich Playhouse on 27th Aug at 19.30

Bernstein’s fantastic score for the musical includes “Something’s Coming”, “Maria”, “America”, “Somewhere”, “Tonight” & “I Feel Pretty”

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Does your pet need to lose weight? This issue, we are focusing on obesity in cats and dogs. The negative effects of obesity become increasingly apparent during the warm weather as overweight pets can struggle to exercise and breathe effectively. In order to assess whether or not your pet is overweight, they require a ‘body condition score’. The scoring system varies from breed to breed, but in each case, a score is given from 1-9, with one as severely underweight and nine as severely overweight. There are also visual descriptors in order to ensure effective and accurate scoring. Pets of an ‘ideal’ weight (scoring 4-5) have a clearly defined and obvious waist. Many people see ‘ideal’ pets and think they are underweight.

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n this new series, local historian Dennis Cross from Diss shares with us his fascinating collection of old postcards, focusing on a different village in every issue. This issue, we take a walk down memory lane in Palgrave. The Norfolk Postcard Club meets regularly in Trowse in Norwich and new members are very welcome. To find out more please contact Ian Hurst on 01263 825053. The next meeting is on 14 September.

1910 Lion Street

1908 Bells laid out for people to view after being recast at Whitechapel foundry before being re-hung in the towerâ&#x20AC;? 1915

The post office moved from the side of Church Farm to the opposite side of the road, Mrs Linda Green was grocer, draper and post mistress.

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1903 The houses on the right were knocked down and part of the churchyard was removed to make the road straighter

Football team 1930/31 – Arthur Anness, Harry Bond, Ronnie Ford, Jack French, Dick Cross, Fred Johnson, Angus Gresswell, Frank Thurlow, Joe Eagle, George Clarke, Dennis Howell, Arthur Howell, Don Manning, Derrick Green and Jim Baldwin

Dennis’ grandma lived in the house on the right so these children could be his aunts and uncles.

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The Stowaway cat Su had a feline something wasn’t right…

r Curtis was a man of few words, but he obviously intended to bestow the ones he chose slowly, at intervals, for maximum impact. I was eager to be getting on with my gardening and did not have the patience to wait for him to construct his thoughts.

“So will you look after the cat?” he asked, finally. Well that was fairly direct and to the point, now it was my turn to hesitate. I stood up to deal with this in a more vertical position. “Muffin, do you mean?” “Course. He’s no trouble, only I’ve got a funeral to go to. Overnight.” “Oh, sorry to hear that. Of course I’ll look after him. He can come and play with Milly, she’ll love that.” We made the necessary arrangements about keys and cat food and he hurried off across the garden. “When do you leave?” I shouted after him. “Half three, taxi’s coming to collect me,” he said proudly, and I marvelled at his certainty about finding a cat-sitter at fifteen minutes notice. Later that evening, after I had finished working in the garden, I decided to go across to Mr Curtis’s house to make an initial survey. If I encountered any problems, such as the wrong sort of tin opener, I would have time to sort things out before Muffin died of starvation. I let myself in and recoiled slightly from the smell. It wasn’t of any particular origin, just an overall lowlevel fusty damp smell that permeated the whole house, overlaid with the least subtle air freshener that is was possible to buy.

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or 40 years, The Prince’s Trust has helped some of the UK’s most disadvantaged young people get their lives on track. Established in 1976, The Trust’s programmes give vulnerable young people the practical and financial support they need to stabilise their lives, helping them develop self-esteem and skills for work. Since its inception, the charity has supported over 825,000 young people and currently helps over 100 more each day. While the growth of the organisation is the result of years of hard work from a wide range of people, its existence stems from the vision of one man. At 27, HRH The Prince of Wales used his Navy severance pay to fund a number of community initiatives, which launched what was to become The Prince’s Trust. Twenty one pilot projects were established around the country including training young people as life guards and supporting exoffenders to run a fishing club.

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Since then The Trust has been developing and refining its programmes to give young people the tools and, more importantly, the self-belief they need to reach their potential. These include personal development programmes, industry specific training schemes, short engagement courses designed to inspire young people, and helping those struggling at school and at risk of exclusion. The Trust also provides unemployed young people with the tools and training they need to set up in business. 23-year-old Joan Latta, from Norfolk, was supported by The Trust to establish her company, Cerebral Palsy Alive and Kicking, to raise awareness about living with disabilities. Joan was starved of oxygen for 28 minutes at birth, which left her with cerebral palsy, but with support from her family she worked hard to overcome her disability and develop a career as a teaching assistant. However, when her contract expired, Joan’s confidence was shattered and she struggled to see a way forward. That’s when Joan approached The Prince’s Trust and was supported through the Enterprise programme to set up her business. By delivering inspirational talks, workshops and training, Joan

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Medical Advertisements In the fourth article in her current series, Sarah Doig explores the classified advertisements ertisements in nineteenth-century newspapers which offered miracle cures in an age before the National Health Service.

n England, we often take the NHS for granted. Everyone, regardless of background or income, can receive medical or surgical treatment if they need it without having to worry about whether they can afford it. However, in Victorian England it was your social class which determined the type of healthcare you could get. The wealthy upper classes paid for private medical treatment at home or in a practitioner’s consulting room. The middle classes might also be able to pay for their treatment, although it was no doubt these families who were the main audience for the numerous adverts offering cures for all manner of medical complaints. In 1886, the Thetford and Watton Times carried a fullcolumn advert paid for by R. Ceily of Church Plain, Great Yarmouth. His product, “Ceily’s Worm Powders”, had apparently “cured thousands of persons who were troubled with fits, agues, nervousness, wild dreams, sickness, diseases of the stomach etc”. These claims are backed up by testimonials from satisfied customers such as M W Marshall, who writes to Mr Ceily: “I am thankful to say your valuable medicine brought a tape-worm from me, one 100 feet long. I could not work, but I now enjoy perfect health”. A miracle cure, indeed! Another classified advert, this time in the Bury and Norwich Post in 1892 headed “Influenza! Influenza!”, caught my eye, not least because the cures were “St

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King Charles II curing scrofula Edmunds Sloe Gin” and “Cinnamon Cordial” offered by F E Jennings of Bury St Edmunds. Jennings appears to be cashing in on the latest claim that drinking beverages with cinnamon in them destroys the ‘flu germs. It seems to me a rather enjoyable way to try to fight off the dreaded ‘flu. And finally an advert appeared in our local newspapers in 1866 under the rather curious title of “Hope for the Afflicted” and advertises the services of Edward M Smith MD, practitioner of botanical medicine. In the advert he claims “Scrofula or King’s Evil [a kind of tuberculosis of the neck, supposedly cured by the touch of a king], Glandular Swellings, Abscesses, Cancers, Tumours, Scurvy, Leprosy, and all Affections of the Skin, with all External Diseases, successfully treated and cured...” Of course, we know now that some of the more serious diseases mentioned here could not possibly have been cured by this nineteenth-century attempt at herbal medicine. But Dr Smith certainly seems to have been successful in plying his trade, as he proudly announces that he has moved from Providence Place, Diss to a new, grand residence in Norwich. Sarah Doig offers a professional family, house & local history research service. For more information visit www.ancestral-heritage.co.uk

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The event is part of Big C’s Challenge 35, an initiative to encourage fundraising in celebration of the charity’s 35th anniversary and have some fun at the same time. To sign up visit www.tourdenorfolk.co.uk and keep up-to-date on Facebook and Twitter.

Starting and finishing at the Norfolk Showground in Costessey, the entire route is on-road and provides a great opportunity to progress your cycling. It caters for leisure cyclists who want to enjoy a designated route around the county, as well as elite cyclists. It is also a different way to take a picturesque tour of the historic towns and villages of South Norfolk. There will be plenty of support vehicles and marshalls along all routes as well as food and drink stations. Food stalls, children’s entertainment and music will keep the family occupied at the showground as they cheer on the cyclists.

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Warrior Dancers Take the Stage 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

he tribal chants and dance of Kenya’s Osiligi Maasai Warriors have spellbound UK audiences, including royalty, during 14 annual tours organised by Suffolk pensioner John Curtin. The African troupe has performed at Bury St Edmunds, Wymondham, Bawburgh and North Norfolk over the years, helping to bring new-found prosperity to their former drought-hit community. Over 2000 national performances have raised funds to build a school, clinic, church and orphanage after John forfeited retirement to put his Christian faith to work, inspiring a legacy of giving by organising tours at schools, theatres and churches. The retired theatre producer says he has a very simple Christian outlook: “I love people – love is what it is all about and God is love.” He adds: “The charity, Osiligi Charity Projects, formed as a result of the tours, has been amazing, providing generous support for the building projects and 160 child sponsorships.” The on-going building projects have also brought clean water and solar heating to the community and last year the money helped further an orphanage and safe house as well as child sponsorships. During John’s first visit to Olepolos, the destitute community lived in huts made of cow dung, urine, mud and straw which were lit by dangerous kerosene lamps. “They walked five kilometres twice a day to get

water from a stagnant pool that was used by all the local animals. Their ‘church’ was an acacia tree. Their ‘school’ was a series of dilapidated buildings and the children had almost no text or exercise books,” he says. Organising the annual tours from August to October is a huge task and shortly after the troupe’s return this year, he will begin bookings for 2017. “I could not survive without my faith but it is satisfying to see what has been achieved,” he says. “Every member of the seven-strong troupe supports a large family so their earnings, including handicraft sales, are widely distributed. Each stunning performance is an unforgettable experience and since there are no PlayStations or other technological temptations, they learn to sing, move and jump, just like they live – in perfect harmony! “They are humble and gentle and loyalty and friendship are everything to these devout Christian people. They love the comfortable, even luxurious UK accommodation, with hot showers, electricity, satellite TV and Kentucky Fried Chicken. They enjoy these the night before they go home yet the day they return it is as if the tour never happened. “Together with their families they have no mains electricity and suffer repetitive droughts. They always have a smile on their faces, whatever the adversity and this, together with their love of life, must teach us all a valuable lesson.”

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Midland Bank, I asked for a saintly glass of water and my companion chose a rose lemonade which fizzed intensely and tasted of summer. Our chocolates were delicious and worth taking time over; my café crème one was made with a strongly flavoured filling, as was my caramel one. My friend’s ginger one was milder, but still delightful. One good thing about a light lunch is the light bill that results from it – perfect if you wish to take home a box of chocolates as well. You can choose each one; little shiny jewels with tiny decorations on top and the thickest ever chocolate coating. Bottom line: £18.45

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ast year Alan Marshall compiled The Artful Hare, a beautiful book showcasing the work of British printmakers inspired by hares. The Little Chicken Book has been created in the same vein; a catalogue of artistic styles from a range of printing techniques and interesting information about each artist. This book is a smaller, vibrant, full-colour gift book showcasing 54 British printmakers inspired by chickens and the farmyard using linocutting, wood engraving, screen printing, etching and collagraphy skills to create more than 160 colour prints. It also includes an index of artists and where they are based in the UK.

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View our region from a different perspective with this fascinating selection of local titles from Chris Rushby of Jarrolds’ Book Department Norfolk for Photographers: 100 of the best places and locations Stephen Kelly

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This depends upon your circumstances. If you are a married couple or in a civil partnership, you and your spouse or partner currently have inheritance tax free allowances of £650,000. If you are single, your allowance is £325,000. Any gift over £3,000 is called a Potentially Exempt Transfer. If you live more than seven years after the gift, then it will be exempt from tax. If you die within 7 years it will count towards your taxable estate. But if your estate isn’t large enough to be taxable then the amount you give away is not relevant. There is also a ‘normal gifts out of income’ allowance. In a nutshell, provided that you are not using all your income each year, you can make regular gifts out of the surplus income. In order for your executors to make use of this provision, you must keep a record of your income and expenditure showing that you do not need it.

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There are two ways in which property can be owned jointly. What matters is whether you own your house as “Joint Tenants” or “Tenants in Common”. If you are joint tenants, then when the first person dies, the second person inherits the house automatically. You don’t have a specific share and you are not free to leave “your share” (because you don’t have one) in your will. If you are Tenants in Common you have “your share” whether it be 1% or 99% and may leave it to whomever you like in your will. Choosing which status of ownership should apply when you are buying a property is important and you should seriously consider making wills or reviewing existing wills during the property purchase. This way, you can avoid making the wrong choice.

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ith savings interest rates stuck in the doldrums, now’s the time to find other (no risk) ways to earn a more rewarding return from your nest egg. An offset mortgage is one potential solution and it’s simple but effective – basically, your savings balance is deducted from your mortgage balance and you are only charged interest on the net amount outstanding. It’s a smart and tax efficient way to cut your mortgage costs, yet only around one in ten borrowers are currently taking advantage of this type of home loan.

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