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Contents

December/ January 2022

OUT & ABOUT

Refreshing Waters - how RAISE charity is helping children

WIN tickets to see Slade at the Waterfront in Norwich

Memories of Occold

WIN a goody bag from Norfolk Gin

Recipe for Ben’s Rich Fruit Cake

Canine communication with Julia Collins

Wildlife - adopt an owl this Christmas

Top Table – we visit OakVilla Restaurant & Gin Distillery in East Harling Village Notice Board

Good news from our region

History - stories from the 448th Bomber Group

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WIN £100 M&S voucher

Norfolk Wildlife Trust - a ghostly presence

Walking for health around Ashwellthorpe & Fundenhall

Beauty - we review the best natural, sustainable and ethical beauty products in Norfolk & Suﬀolk

ECO SWA PS - dreaming of a ‘green’ Christmas

Skincare with Geraldine Walters

HEALTH, STYLE, FASHION & BEAUTY

Cool and cosy fashion this winter

Building sustainability into your everyday beauty routine

JOBS, MONEY & BUSINESS

Selfcare solutions from The Space

Health - the power of positive thinking

HOME & GARDEN 20

WIN a delicious ‘Cooking for One’ hamper

Garden Jottings from The Garden Enclosure

On Your Plot - winter wonders

Art - the art of geometry and architecture

Smart money secrets - how to improve your income prospects

Find a local business or service in our directory

Exercise your brain cells with our crossword

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WELCOME TO TH HE WINTER ISSUE ere’s a question n to get you thinkin ng and reading ! What have e these things got in commo on tickets to see the s rock band Slade, a go oody bag from orfolk in, a festive hamper and 1 S voucher ou guessed it, they are the wonderful prizes you can win when you enter our popular competitions and giveaways in this issue So don’t miss out on the chance to bag some fabulous goodies, get online and enter now. As usual, we announce all our winners on our Instagram account, so do make sure that you are following us pmaga ine. It’s been a struggle to ﬁt everything into this issue, and some of our usual local editorial will be online only, so check out our website for more great reads. It’s also the best place to ﬁnd out about local events, and of course you can submit details of an event yourself and don't forget, all this is FR for our wonderful readers We’ve added another 1,000 homes to our door to door Royal ail delivery, taking our circulation up to a massive 6 ,000, with plans for more

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orwich Theatre shapes creative future

n autumn 2 21, lots of local people took part in a reative ommunity Inquiry to help to shape the future of orwich Theatre. The pioneering move is designed to co create creative e periences that best reflect the widest possible range of communities in orfolk front and centre. Aiming to engage people outside its recognised visitors, Norwich Theatre held engagement events such

as open mornings, market tours and ran an online survey to connect with people across the county to e plore who might be the audiences and participants of the future if barriers such as travel, ﬁnances or perceived notions around stereotypes could be removed. Those who took part were also asked to share what stories they want to tell or hear in performances; what themes are relevant and important

to them; and how Norwich Theatre can help provide opportunities for a more inclusive, creative future. A broad range of groups were invited to directly participate including Norwich Age U , St artin's Housing, ast Norfolk Si th Form College and Norwich City of Sanctuary. Stephen Crocker, C O and Creative irector of Norwich Theatre, said I truly believe that our Creative Community In uiry is likely to be one of the most important pieces of work we have ever undertaken. The in uiry represents our passionate belief that we should do all we can to ensure that our reach is wider and our impact deeper in a post pandemic world. Through conversations, creative activities and workshops we will be able to include the wide breadth of local knowledge, skills and lived e periences of the people in Norfolk within our plans for our future. If you would like to share your thoughts and help shape the future of Norwich Theatre, please visit norwichtheatre.org

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Finding Russell Stutzman Here is a fascinating tale of history and discovery from a small group which uncovers stories of the people connected to Station 146 and the 448th Bomber Group stationed at Seething, in Norfolk. One of the lead researchers, Ann-Margaret Barber, has been trying to ﬁnd out more about a ring found in the grounds of Seething Control Tower.

Just some of the memorabilia of the 448th bomber group at Seething

hen researching something, you need to do it for a reason! In this case, I came across a photograph of a ring, taken about 12 years ago, in our personal collection. The photograph was accompanied by a request for information, and this intrigued me. The name of the person who found the ring was given, the inscription on it was ‘Russel Stutzman’, together with a number and where it was found. So where did I start? The number was perhaps a service number, given that it was found on a disused USAAF WW2 airﬁeld, and the airﬁeld bomb store had not been too far away. Could it be that someone with a military occupation came here, 14

lost his ring, and over time it was lost in the soil of ploughed fields? I decided to assume that the number was a USAAF service number, and hoped I could match it with a name to confirm the identity of the man. This paid off; it matched to Russell Stutzman, an American Serviceman born in 1919 in Black Creek, Wisconsin, USA. The time between completing his draft card and his enlistment was 15 months. He enlisted at Ft Sheriden, Illinois, and there he was given his service number, which was found on his ring. As with all the people I research, I looked back into his family history; who were his mother and father, did he

have any brothers or sisters, did they enter the services? I traced the family back to 1910 using their census returns, and this made very interesting reading. It’s possible through this to understand the origins of some of the American Servicemen’s surnames and make a guess as to their ancestors' roots. This was just the start of my journey to ‘ﬁnd’ Russell Stutzman, a member of the USAAF who perhaps served at Station 146, Seething, Norfolk, or did he? To follow this story, with its many twists and turns, join our Facebook page, Stories of the 448th or look us up at www.storiesofthe448th.com

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Barn owl in ﬂight, credit Julian Thomas

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Barn owl resting and hunting, credit Elizabeth Dack

Barn owl sitting on a fence post, credit Elizabeth Dack

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02. At the ne t junction, turn left white arrow points right . The path wanders around before you turn right where it divides and e its the wood. it with marker post on field side of ditch is steep, with a very muddy ditch, shortly afterwards is easier. Turn right to follow the field edge, keeping the wood on your right. At the hedge, cross the plank bridge and turn right, again keeping the wood on your right. 03. Cross the ne t plank bridge and turn left, following the field edge and keeping the hedge on your left. it onto the pavement The Street , turn left and walk along the narrow pavement past the church and village sign. When the road bends left, turn right up the gravel drive and cross the road to a path marked by a wooden finger post. eep straight ahead, with the deep ditch to your right in spring the primroses here are spectacular 04. At the junction of the paths, with a marker post on the right, turn left up the wide path, which can be muddy. Turn left at the road Church ane , and soon turn right into the churchyard of St. Nicholas Church. The church is worth a visit for the local history display. On leaving the church, walk to the left through the churchyard, using the shingle path. At the road, turn left into Church ane.

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for easy transport home, we can put it in your car for you, place it to one side for collection later, or arrange delivery if it’s a monster At home, saw a slice off the bottom of the trunk or we can do this for you before you leave and fit into a water retaining stand, make sure the tree is upright and lift off the net, turn it to show the front side and then decorate to your heart’s delight. on’t forget to check the water level regularly and keep it topped up. Christmas trees need not be just for Christmas, why not choose from our lovely range of pot grown varieties for either indoor or outdoor display this year, then plant it into your garden where you can enjoy its splendour for years to come? ast of all, remember to welcome guests to your home with a stylish fresh wreath on your door, we have all you need to create your own, or you can cheat and buy one of ours which is locally hand made and ready for display erry Christmas

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INGREDIENTS Cake: 900g mixed vine fruits 100g dried apricots, chopped 75g mixed peel 400g glacé cherries, whole

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METHOD 1. ut the fruit, apricots, mi ed peel and cherries in a bowl and add the li ueur, orange juice and zest. Soak for at least 12 hours, or up to one week, stirring occasionally. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 1 0 C. Grease and double line a

2 cm .5cm deep cake tin. Wrap the outside of the tin, to prevent the sides from overbaking see tip . 2. In a very large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well in between. Fold in the flour and mi ed spice, then the treacle and almonds. Finally, fold in the soaked fruit, drained, if any li uid remains. 3. Spoon into the tin, and level oﬀ. Bake in the oven for about hours, until a skewer comes out clean. If the top is becoming too dark, cover loosely with foil. eave to cool in the tin, then wrap in greaseproof and foil until needed up to months . 4. To decorate as shown, heat tablespoons of jam until bubbling,

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his hristmas, before you go up to bed awaiting Santa’s visit , do make sure that in addition to your stockings being securely attached to the mantelpiece, the following are safely and entirely out of canine reach grapes, dried fruit, nuts, mince pies and chocolates. These festive items rank highly amongst to ic canine foodstuﬀs. on’t just think toddler height, factor in the altitude attainability of a potential pet pyramid plus accessories, chairs, tables, piles of presents and so on. Holiday time veterinary attention does not come cheap and imagine the shadow a sickly pet would caste over your celebrations On a far lighter no ote, many dogs enjoy the festive season mightily, and it’s well worth giving a little thoughtt to how our sensitive and loyal com mpanions might comprehend Christmas. A general increase in hustle and bustle accompanies the arrivval

of interesting packages, with plenty to investigate and carefully log in the canine mind. ays are much shorter and fre uently cold and wet but, no matter how busy you are, don’t stint on your dog walks. If it’s really inclement, one heroic outing could su ce with some indoor play and attention to replace the afternoon outing. See October November ‘ arlez ous ooch’ . Walks and meals mean everything to your dog. We set a lot of store by Christmas and e pect our dogs to behave well, even faced with a range of visitors and activities. The least we can do is lovingly preserve their routine with plenty of e ercise and down time, if the house is noisy with boisterous visitors. on’t let good habits be sabotaged by supposedly well meaning guests feeding your dog from the table, encouraging them to sit on furniture if this is something you don’t allow and letting visiting children whip them into a frenzy. In fact, if your dog is used to an adult household, better not to leave them alone with children, no matter how gentle and placid they are the dog I mean .

Not too many leftovers a few by all means, but cut back on the kibble. reserve his sleeping area as a sanctuary. eet up with unfamiliar canine visitors outside ﬁrst, their coming straight into the house is a mistake. Give plenty of thought to a ‘strange’ dog actually staying over. on’t be all over your dog during the day and then go out, leaving them alone in a silent house. ake sure they’re well e ercised, fed as appropriate, have fresh water and a chance to nip into the garden before you go. eave a radio, lights and the heating on. ook up ‘foods to ic for dogs’, some of the items will surprise you.

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on what to do if an injured wild bird of prey is found. S.O.S. is also preparing to regenerate the wild owl nest bo scheme it has run in association with the Thornham Owl roject for many years; providing, repairing, cleaning and monitoring a network of man made roosting sites from the Waveney alley down into mid Suffolk. The adoption of an owl at S.O.S. will make a vital contribution towards the running costs of the charity. And it’s a wonderful gift with a difference one that will make a difference to our world too

Twiglet, the Long Eared Owl at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

Owls’ booklet, a ceramic S.O.S. pin badge and annual updates on the adopted bird. S.O.S. is proactive in promoting the need for the care and conservation of the region’s owls and other birds of prey. It also provides respite, medical attention and rehabilitation for the injured wild birds brought into their raptor hospital, coupled with a dedicated helpline and website which advises

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Drink the wine!

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isters Izzy and isa Webster work alongside a community of professionals at The Space, in urston. They have all been thinking about health, wellness and self care recently, and here they answer some common questions from customers and friends. ow and why should make time for self-care? enopause Nurse and Coach ictoria Howell says any people, women especially, feel terribly selﬁsh about taking time out for their own health and wellbeing, but it’s essential to carve out time for yourself so you can ﬁre on all cylinders when it comes to your work and caring for family. Beauty and assage Therapist Anna Chambers suggests booking

self care appointments into your diary so that you don’t forget about yourself. Whether it’s a regular e ercise class, or a massage once a month, make it a commitment and you will ﬁnd it easier to plan the rest of your life around it. Since the beginning of the pandemic ha e been feeling more an ious and depressed s this normal and can do anything about it? Counsellor Ruth Noble says The trauma of lockdowns, pandemic isolation and bereavement has aﬀected us all. It’s important to take time to feel safe and rela ed in our bodies and environment. Try yoga or mindfulness classes, or booking a massage. Counselling can also help to resolve and understand those dark thoughts

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Think positive – winter will be fun! ositi e thinking is all about adopting a hopeful attitude towards stressful or challenging situations and focusing on the good things that can arise rather than negati es But does positi e thinking really work? One study has shown that when participants suffering from generalised an iety disorder visualised positive images in response to their worries, they reported greater happiness and decreased an iety. It was found people are happier when they adopt a positive, optimistic outlook, and feel more confident and energetic. Another study, in 2019, proved positive thinking could help us live longer the most optimistic of participants had an 11 15 longer lifespan and were significantly more likely to reach the age of 85. ositive thinking makes it easier to control emotions, providing some essential protection from stress.

et's look at a few tips that could help you put more of the positive into your life. Before you tackle a challenge, list the good and bad possible outcomes. Focus on the good and believe that this will be the outcome. Considering any negatives gives a bit of preparation too Avoid thinking in black and white sometimes the outcome is neither e cellent nor terrible, but somewhere in between. This is ok too Focus on the good in situations and put negatives behind you.

When if something troubling occurs, let go of it and move on eep a journal record positive things at the end of the week. Include tasks as simple as baking a cake or ﬁnishing a good book Smile to get through challenging tasks and smile more in general. ass on a grin to the people you meet Tick oﬀ your to do list to see how much you have accomplished, rather than getting annoyed about what you haven't managed to do. Remember, natural remedies can help ogel’s Stress Relief aytime contains alerian and Hops to gently calm the nervous system and help your day pass more positively.

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A D V E R T O R I A L

HOW DO I MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN WHEN THEIR PARENTS SEPARATE? Emma Alﬁeri, Specialist Family Lawyer at Greene & Greene solicitors, advises on this delicate subject

any grandparents whose adult children separate from their spouses or partners suﬀer anguish, distress and loss when, through no fault of their own, they lose precious time with their grandchildren. They often rely on their son or daughter to arrange a time to see the grandchildren, but if their relationship with their son or daughter is estranged, they may not see their grandchildren at all.

The best option in this scenario is to try to negotiate with the parent in dispute, emphasising the importance of their role in their grandchildren’s lives. If discussions break down, grandparents should consider Mediation. This is a process where they and the children’s parents meet with a trained Mediator to discuss their role in their grandchildren’s lives, and to work towards a routine that suits everyone. If negotiations and Mediation do not bring about an amicable agreement, the grandparents could make an application to the Court. However, grandparents do not have automatic legal rights to spend time with their grandchildren, so they must ﬁrst apply for ‘leave’ or permission from a Judge to apply to the Court. The application for contact will only be considered by a Judge when both parents’ views on the grandparents seeing the children have been fully investigated. In some circumstances, a Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) officer may be asked to provide a report to the Court. Once the Judge has the views of both parents, possibly a Cafcass Report, the wishes and feelings of the children, and has considered what they believe is in the children’s best interests, an Order for contact with the children may, or may not, be made. Informal agreements directly with the parents are always the best option for grandparents, but if that is not possible then Mediation must be attempted before any Court Application is issued, and Court Applications should be a last resort.

Emma Alfieri is a Specialist Family Lawyer at Greene & Greene solicitors and is praised by clients in the latest Legal 500 [UK 2022 edition] as “efficient and good with clients.” Emma has a wealth of experience advising clients throughout Suffolk and Norfolk on family and matrimonial matters. Based at Greene and Greene’s Bury St Edmunds office, but living close to Diss, Emma is well placed to support clients throughout the local area by arranging a meeting locally or virtually. This article is only intended to be a summary and not specific legal advice. If you would like to discuss any issues highlighted in this article, please contact Emma on 01284 717459 or emmaalfieri@greene-greene.com 77

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Wish your income prospects would improve? W

hether you are a saver or a spender, planning your retirement, or en oying your silver years, we all want to get our money working harder. ut in the current nancial climate, it’s di cult to know how. It’s 12 years since the onset of the ﬁnancial crisis and the eﬀects were still being felt as covid arrived, meaning that savers must also weather the storm of another global recession. Higher ta ation, wage stagnation and rising living costs are some of the conse uences. Cash savers in bank and building society deposits have been the real losers in recent years, and the outlook appears bleak. Retirement can now last 0 years or more, so it’s vital that your investments last. Any income generated also needs to maintain its spending power to combat the threat of inflation. History shows that through a combination of capital growth and dividend income, investing in e uities, or shares, has provided investors with a better chance of outpacing inflation over the long term, compared with other asset classes. The economic crisis created by the pandemic has forced many companies to suspend or reduce their dividend payments. However, it is e pected that companies will reinstate their dividend policies as soon as it’s prudent to do so. The long term track record of shares delivering a rising income remains intact and investing in companies remains

a core component of an income strategy. Investors should have basic principles in place that they can stick to over the long term. For most investors, the best way to harness the dividend potential of e uities is through investment funds, which spread your money across the shares of many worldwide companies. uity funds seek to achieve an attractive total return through a combination of dividend income and capital growth. A diversified fi ed interest strategy will help position your portfolio to help benefit from growth and steady levels of income. Commercial property has a strong, long term track record for generating a reliable stream

of rental income, as well as the scope for capital appreciation. Importantly, its returns are largely independent of other asset classes. Investors should, however, note that investing in real asset classes e uities, corporate bonds and commercial property does not provide the security of capital which is characteristic of a deposit account with a bank or building society. To receive a complimentary guide covering wealth management, retirement planning or Inheritance Tax planning, contact MD Wealth Management on 01379 415511 or email michael.duale@sjpp.co.uk.

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