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CONTENTS JUNE/JULY 2017
Out & About
10 Good news from our region 16 Ladies who lunch visit The White Horse in Thelnetham 18 Exercise your brain cells with our crossword 22 WIN tickets to see Culture Club or The Jacksons at Newmarket Nights 25 Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece Jane Eyre arrives at Norwich Theatre Royal 27 Film reviews – what’s on the big screen 28 Harleston & Waveney art trail 32 WIN tickets to see Rick Astley at Thetford Forest
40 On your plot – bring on the sunshine 43 How pets can help the bereaved 45 The Blossom & Yarn Festival 51 Getting around our community 53 Recipe for a delicious summer strawberry & elderflower cake 55 Interested in volunteering? 57 Listen to local news with Waveney Words 58 Mulbarton Word’s Week returns for a third year 60 Village notice board 65 Part 8 of The Stowaway Cat
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34 67 Memories of Winfarthing & Shelfanger 71 Diss Fest’ and the Young Associates Project 73 Refreshing Waters speaks to the Samara Aid Appeal 75 Take a walk around historic Old and New Buckenham
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77 Homeopathic remedies to help treat insomnia 81 How to protect your skin from stress
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84 Gorgeous gingham fashion, perfect for a sunny summers day 86 Regional reads – what we are loving this issue
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91 Smart money secrets – is it time to switch your bank account? 94 Find a local business or service in our directory
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Before this issue goes off to print, I’ve found several events to attend, a course to book myself onto, a cake to bake, a facial treatment from #needlequeendiss, a couple of coach trips and three competitions to enter! Just think, you could be seeing ‘The Jacksons’ (or several other top acts) if you’re lucky enough to win tickets to Newmarket Nights or Forest Live. WOW. Is this really all from a local magazine that is delivered free through your door? Well yes, lovely readers, it is! You and 49,999 other village homes get all this delivered, and more, every two months. Not to mention the details of hundreds of fabulous local businesses who offer their products and services just for you. Let’s all do our bit and support local! Summer is my time of year and I’m counting the sleeps until Latitude kicks off on Thursday 13 July. Full details of the line-up and how to buy your tickets can be found at www.latitudefestival.com. Keep a look out as we will be there in our 1976 VW camper, Queenie. Just a reminder that we’re very happy to support anything and everything local so if you are organising a community event this year, or you know someone who is, do remember that you can promote your events for free with Village People by submitting them directly to our website www.village-people.info. With thousands and thousands of readers, it’s the best way to get free promotion in the region. If you know someone who runs a local business (large or small) and is thinking of promoting themselves in the local area, please pass on the message that one of our three magazines, the South Norfolk edition, is now completely full, but we have started a waiting list, so a quick call or email to me can get their details on the VIP list! Happy summer everyone!
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Good News FROM OUR REGION DON’T MISS THE PARTY OF THE YEAR IN DISS! Since its revival in 2008, Diss Carnival has gone from strength to strength – it’s the annual party that the whole town gets involved in. Residents and visitors line the streets of Diss to watch a procession through the town then join in the entertainment at the fun day. This year, the carnival is set to be bigger and better than ever before, celebrating carnivals through the ages. Taking place right in the heart of Diss, in the
park, there’s plenty of fun in store. Expect the unexpected, from Vikings to vintage vehicles – and everything in between. Meander around the iconic Mere and enjoy the stalls and activities, or join us ringside for some fantastic entertainment! This year, you can enjoy Diss’ own version of It’s A Knockout with five inflatable challenges from sumo suits to a bucking pig, as well as games in the arena.
The procession kicks off from the high school at 12.45pm, finishing at the park. The fun day will run from 1pm – 5.30pm. With so much taking place throughout the day, make sure you pick up a copy of the Diss Carnival programme so you don’t miss a thing! For more information, visit www.diss-carnival.co.uk
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A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE IN PALGRAVE Memories of Palgrave with Photographs and Anecdotes has over a hundred old photographs, some dating back to the 1850s. The book started out as a history book, with Ken Knockles leading a research group of fellow Palgravians. After a couple of years, Ken sadly died, and it seemed that much of the enthusiasm did as well. Peter Atkinson had been entrusted with all the photographs and after a few years of little progress on the book, he decided to publish the photographs as a tribute to Ken. Using some of the material he had already collected, Peter pulled together a selection of anecdotes from a few of the older Palgravians to paint a picture of village life and give e everyone the chance e to see Palgrave as it oncce was. ble The book is availab from Wortham Post Office and Leslie Ward’s Gift Shop in Diss, priced at £7 o (with profits going to Palgrave Church).
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FRONT-OF-HOUSE THEATRE MANAGER WINS GREEN AWARD A front-of-house manager at Norwich Theatre Royal is one of the first people in Britain to be given national recognition for her work to safeguard the environment within the cultural sector. Helen Tully has been presented with one of the inaugural Creative Green Awards by environmental body Julie’s Bicycle. It follows the efforts of her and colleagues to cut carbon emissions and introduce environmental
initiatives within the theatre, such as boosting recycling, introducing dual-flush toilets to reduce water use, the use of rechargeable batteries for on-stage microphones, and encouraging staff to reduce car use travelling to and from work. The awards were presented at London’s Somerset House by Caroline Lucas, co-leader of The Green Party, and were open to over 50 arts organisations across the country.
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The White Horse pub sits on the Norfolk/Suffolk border between Hinderclay and Hopton in the pretty village of Thelnetham. With beautiful walks and striking views, Thelnetham is well-known for the restoration of its historic windmill. I last visited The White Horse approximately 18 years ago when we lived close by and would drop in with the children after a long walk. As the children grew up, the lure of“coke and chips”at the pub was often the main reason for the walk! I remember it being quite cosy, decorated with knickknacks and food served in baskets with maroon napkins. Times and indeed food fashions have changed! Fast forward 18 years and The White Horse is now run by Peter and his mother Veronica. I had read a number of very positive reviews so was really looking forward to lunch. My friend and I arrived at 12.15 on a Wednesday and were greeted by a lovely, smiley girl who served us our elderflower cordials. We could see a good selection of draught ales including Adnams Broadside and a Thelnetham Thirst Quencher, made at a local brewery. With Aspalls on tap I suddenly wished I wasn’t driving! For lunch I chose the chicken pie and my friend had the vegetable moussaka. Mine was beautifully presented. A creamy mash on the bottom, perfectly cooked broccoli and a neat pie sitting on the top. The pastry was crisp, the chicken tender and the mushroom and bacon sauce well-seasoned. Delicious!
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My friend’s moussaka, described as‘deconstructed’, certainly was! It was more of an attractive, appetising jumble of chargrilled vegetables with a tasty coriander pesto and sweet potato and harissa puree. For pudding, my friend hit the jackpot. A fabulous bitter chocolate and peanut torte with honeycomb ice cream and brittle. The perfectly sized portion of torte and ice-cream rendered her speechless for the few minutes she took to finish it! I chose the rhubarb bakewell. I really love panna cotta, which was the other option, but the thought of it with pina colada was a stomach curdling moment… so bakewell it was! More good pastry, the filling was dense and there was a lovely rhubarb jam at the bottom.
Lunches were priced at two courses for £12 which was good value. The menu changes monthly using locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients, and I’m pleased to report that there wasn’t a maroon napkin in sight! Pop along and see for yourself – and why not combine your visit with a lovely walk at Knettishall Heath or a visit to the windmill. Lunches are available Wednesday – Sunday, 12pm - 3pm
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Redwings’ Open Day Returns! The UK’s largest horse sanctuary is opening the doors to its Norfolk headquarters this July for an exclusive look behind the scenes. Join Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s team on Sunday 23 July for a day of tours, demonstrations, food and fun at their Hapton headquarters, south of Norwich. Although the sanctuary has visitor centres across the UK, it is only on special occasions that Redwings opens its headquarters to the public, so there is a great deal of anticipation for the return of the Redwings Hapton Open Day this summer – and with a jam-packed schedule of activities in store, the event definitely will not disappoint!
Redwings’ rehoming team will be showcasing how the charity trains its horses to get them ready to find loving homes outside the sanctuary. And special guests Norfolk Fire and Rescue will be there on the day to offer a fascinating demonstration of how they rescue animals from tricky situations – with the help of training model horse Randy of course! There will also be lots of opportunities for visitors to get hands-on with the horses themselves with “Meet the ponies” tours, pony grooming and even a chance to meet Redwings’ mascots Red and Wings – so don’t forget your wellies! The Redwings Open Day is free and will take place on 23 July from 10-4pm at Redwings Hapton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1SP.
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The Autumn to Spring 2018 brochure is packed full of short breaks, festive holidays and spring getaways. Home pick ups are available on many departures and our comfortable coaches are waiting to take you away. For the full collection, visit travel-galloway.com or head to your local Travel Centre to pick up your brochure.
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CULTURE CLUB or THE JACKSONS AT NEWMARKET NIGHTS Combining a fun-filled evening at the races with a spectacular open air concert, Newmarket Nights is the perfect summer night out. This issue, we are offering you another chance to win tickets – this time to see either The Jacksons or Culture Club.
Little Mix
23rd June 2017
Little Mix will perform their signature hits, including Shout Out to My Ex, Black Magic, Hair and Wings, alongside tracks from their new album Glory Days. Pop acts like Little Mix don’t come along that often. 2016 was an incredible year for the band with Glory Days becoming the quickest selling album in the UK charts by a girl group since Destiny’s Child’s Survivor in 2001.
Culture Club
21st July 2017
Culture Club were one of the biggest pop bands of the 80s, racking up seven straight Top 10 hits in the UK. Lead by flamboyant front man Boy George, the band won multiple awards including the 1984 Brit Award for Best British Group, and the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and Best British Single for bona fide worldwide smash hit Karma Chameleon, which sold over 50 million records worldwide.
The Jacksons
30th June 2017
The Jacksons, originally formed as The Jackson 5, will be visiting Newmarket as they celebrate an incredible 50 hitmaking years. Known for hits including ABC, The Love You Save, I Want You Back and I’ll Be There, the group have sold more than 200 million records during their time. Building a reputation for their combination of music and brilliant choreography, they have scored 17 Top 40 singles.
James 4th August 2017
Since forming in Manchester in 1982, James’ enduring creativity and musical legacy has made them one of the most influential British indie bands. During their music career now spanning over 30 years, they have sold 13 million albums worldwide with hits including Sit Down, Laid and She’s A Star. Jim Glennie of James says: “We are looking forward to playing such an iconic venue and I’m sure the gig will round off a great day out.”
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Jane Eyre at Norwich Theatre Royal An energetic and imaginative new adaptation of Jane Eyre will arrive at Norwich Theatre Royal from July 17-22.
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his exciting new stage version of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece was originally presented in two parts at Bristol Old Vic. It was then was re-imagined as a single performance and enjoyed a critically-acclaimed season at the National Theatre. 2017 marks the 170th anniversary of the first publication of Jane Eyre – a significant time to be touring Charlotte Brontë’s classic and much loved story. Director Sally Cookson said: “Adapting a novel for the stage is a challenging prospect – especially when that novel is cited as many people’s favourite of all time.” She admitted she hadn’t read the novel until she was in her early twenties and remembered being very “struck by how modern Jane seemed – her spirit and strong will, her peculiar and brilliant mind. She strives for personal freedom to be who she is, lashing out against any constraint that prevents her from being herself. She was exactly the sort of person I wanted to be.” Charllottte Bronttë’s sttory off the traiilblaziing Jane is as
inspiring as ever. From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart. Tim Delap, who plays Mr Rochester, describes Jane as “this incredibly fiery, feisty powerful woman”. “It’s an incredibly exciting novel and I think this show reflects that energy. Hopefully it will change the opinions of those who thought maybe it was slightly twee or romantic. “The love story of Rochester and Jane is not your average love story. There is a real meeting of minds. The way she meets and confronts him, stands up to him and changes him – it’s a really fascinating relationship. The novel is so modern in many ways – it’s full of girl power!” The striking set designs by Michael Vale give the production an atmospheric, stripped-back look with wooden platforms on different levels transforming the stage from Lowood School to Thornfield Hall. The actors take on several different roles and there is humour and live music (from an on-stage band) to give additional light and shade to this highly innovative and memorable stag ging g. Tickets are available at www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk or by calling 01603 630000.
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Despicable Me 3 25 June
The team who brought you some of the biggest animated hits in recent years return to continue the adventures of Gru, Lucy and the Minions as they encounter a new villain: Balthazar Bratt, a former child star who’s obsessed with the 80s and proves to be Gru’s most formidable nemesis to date.
ROH Otello 28 June
World-famous tenor Jonas Kaufmannmakes stars as Otello in Verdi’s passionate retelling of Shakespeare’s great tragedy of jealousy, deception and murder. Soprano Maria Agresta will be his Desdemona and baritone Ludovic Tézier his nemesis, Iago, in a new production by Olivier Award-winning director Keith Warner.
Spider-Man: Homecoming 7 July
Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, a young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark, Peter attempts to return to his normal daily routine. But when the Vulture emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.
André Rieu 22 July
Known to millions as ‘The King of Waltz’, André Rieu is one of the world’s most popular music artists. His legendary annual Maastricht concert is one of the most eagerly anticipated cinema events of the year, last year setting new box office records in several countries. Set against the stunning medieval backdrop of the town square in André’s Dutch hometown, the spectacular Maastricht concert features the maestro in his element, along with his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and very special guests.
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HARLESTON & WAVENEY “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Picasso. Our readers living on the Norfolk/Suffolk border will be pleased to hear that a superb collection of talented professional and local artists are once more opening up their studios to the public this summer to host the Harleston & Waveney Art Trail (HWAT). Tucked away in the Waveney Valley is a thriving arts community that come together annually to present an abundance of artworks inspired by their reading, their writing, but most importantly by their beautiful surroundings. The team of more than 30 artists welcome buyers, browsers, curious minds and keen learners to venture out to view and engage with this accessible and alternative entertainment held at weekends over June and July 2017. HWAT was established in 2004 when artists began opening their studios and workshops to the public – this has continued to be a success for more than a decade of consecutive years now. In previous
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years, the Harleston Gallery functioned as the hub of the trail and exciting guest invitations and appearances attracted audiences from afar. Since the Harleston Gallery closed, the collective has become an exhibiting group. This year’s exciting newly-designed trail brochure provides details of each artist’s studio and also of the exhibitions planned throughout the summer months. Not limited to any one media, the trail aims to shed light on the broad range of skill, technique and bespoke artwork available in this picturesque town, each year showcasing emerging and established artists that contribute to this contemporary scene. Going through the long list of artists that bring this trail to life, I have selected a few that demonstrate the diversity of backgrounds, styles and concepts waiting to be discovered. With summer unfolding before us, it is wonderful to see such a spread of colour bursting out of the studio doors. • Nell Close’s arrangements of floral scenes take the viewer’s eyes on a long winding journey down geometric painted paving. The vibrant and exotic nature of her work is immensely refreshing. www.nellclose.co.uk • Keeping with the outdoors, Anne Steel’s intricate sculptures of insects and birds have a timeless elegant manner about them. Exploring structures through bringing recycled jewellery parts together (Angel Wasp), Steel assembles these unique sculptures as both commissions and collections. www.annesteel.co.uk • ScribblyRoo is definitely a fine contemporary name to watch out for this summer; painting, crafting and designing. A Graphic Communications
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graduate, she brings out a playful and inventive narrative through a mixed media body of work. Strong simplified compositions, fascinating characters and intriguing unsaid concepts enhance her evident creative flair. www.scribblyroo.co.uk • Valerie Lindsell presents some hugely satisfying works this summer, focusing directly on the landscape, how it comes together, the lines and levels curating a scene, further portraying through an abstract design the form and shape of our surroundings. The clear division of parts and thick blue tones in Summer Fields lets out a warm sigh on my eyes. http://valerielindsell.com • Similarly abstract is Dom Theobald, exercising brilliant hues in his work bringing together rigid designs of objects. Having shown his work in prestigious venues including the Tate Britain, I would advise taking the opportunity to meet him in this raw familiar environment. www.domtheobald.com
each addition to the scene is a contrasting complexion, every angle of an object or surface has been considered hence the introduction of new perspectives. www.carylchallis.com And that’s only seven of them! Be sure to put aside some time and look at these brilliant artists online and visit www.hwat.org.uk for more information on the Harleston & Waveney Art Trail. One last thanks to Malcolm Cudmore, Christina Greathead and Caryl Challis for bringing this very impressive troop of artists in to the limelight, and to Nicky Stainton for bringing this to our attention! Key dates and times: 24-25 June 2017, 1-2 July 2017, 8-9 July 2017 Studios open: 11am - 6pm Kristy Campbell kristycamp17@gmail.com instagram: kristycamp
• Nicky Stainton introduces a very engaging element to her practice; a delicate and complex one. In focusing on the idea of a‘close-up’or far away view, she draws attention to‘presence’and ‘invisibility’. Her portrait series looks at detailed figures, women’s stories and the narrative held in a gaze, wonderfully depicting the relationship between age, journey, wisdom and wonder, as shown in Godmother IV. www.nickystainton.artweb.com • Last on my list is textile artist Caryl Challis. The combination of material and process unites fabrics, waxes, dyes and the picturesque South Norfolk landscape in this colourful and detailed collection. I am especially interested in the relation the‘method of making’has with the construction of the countryside; where in this body of work
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Eat toad in the hole - and lose weight! We don’t always have time to cook, so always check the labels on “healthy” ready meal alternatives to ensure that they are below 400 calories, and are low in sugar which will make you hungry if too high. But if you do have time to cook, you really can eat well if you choose wisely. Try the Cambridge Weight Plan toad in the hole with onion gravy at just 399 calories, and even less as a vegetarian Quorn version.
Cambridge Weight Plan Recipe (serves 2): 399 calories Toad in the hole 60g plain flour One medium egg 150 ml skimmed milk Freshly ground black pepper Few sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped 1 calorie spray oil 4×57g reduced fat sausages, or Quorn sausages 140g broccoli florets and 140g cauliflower florets
Onion gravy: One onion, chopped, vegetable stock,, 1 tsp low-fat gravy granules 1)Preheat oven to 220 C, gas mark 7. 2)Whisk the flour, egg and milk until smooth with no lumps. Beat in the black pepper and herbs. Stand for 10 minutes. Award winning diet coach John Howard lost 3) Lightly spray a nonstick oven proof 7 stone in five months dish with oil. Add sausages and cook in - and ten years on has preheated oven for 15 minutes. kept his new shape. 4) Pour the batter around the sausages and return to the oven. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until well risen, crisp and golden. 5) Meanwhile, cook the onion in the vegetable stock in a pan over a low heat, until softened and golden. Stir in gravy granules and cook gently, stirring until thickened. If the gravy is too thick add more stock to thin. 6) Serve the toad in the hole immediately with the onion gravy, steamed broccoli and cauliflower.
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• Elbow with special guest Steve Mason on Thursday 29 June
Over Forest Live’s 16 year history, more than 1.5 million music fans have attended the concerts and money raised has contributed to a wide range of projects, from wildlife conservation to making improvements for visitors.
• Rick Astley with special guest Rumer on Saturday 1 July
With everything required for a great night out, including full catering and bar facilities, the gigs are renowned for their relaxed atmosphere. Forest Live in this region takes place in Thetford Forest, near Brandon, Suffolk and this year’s headline acts are:
• Olly Murs with special guest Louisa Johnson on Friday 30 June
• Clean Bandit plus guests on Sunday 2 July.
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To stand the chance of winning a pair of tickets to the Rick Astley gig just tell us the name of his latest album: a) 40 b) 50 c) 60 Visit www.village-people.info to enter the competition. Usual Village People rules apply. Closing date for entries is Sunday 25th June.
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ns In this new series of articles, Sarah Doig explores our village signs and what they tell us about the community and its history.
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he Old Buckenham village sign, sited in a prominent position on the common ground in the centre of the community, is a splendid example of its kind. First erected in 1979 by the local Women’s Institute (as many village signs were), it captures perfectly the village’s long history. The main feature of the sign is a castle. In fact, it represents the two castles that once existed in the parish. The first was founded in the eleventh century by the lord of the manor, William d’Albini (or d’Aubigny). Its successor was built in the following century by his son. The remains of this castle sit just outside the more recent village of New Buckenham. Coats of arms on the sign are of the lords of the manor. Set on either side of the castle are two deer which, according to locals, signify the derivation of the name Buckenham. However, scholars believe that Buccham (as it was called in the Domesday Book of 1086) was named after a man called Bucca who lived there. Even if this is true, Old Buckenham’s medieval great park would have been stocked with many bucks and so the animals have a rightful place on the village sign. The sign also depicts four people which tell the story of the village. The central figure, set in the open gateway of the castle, is a miller at work alongside his millstones and machinery. Over the centuries there have been several mills in Old Buckenham. The first documented mills date from the thirteenth century but only one mill remains. This red-brick towermill was built in 1818 and, although it was unused and derelict by the first half of the twentieth century, has been restored recently to its former glory. It is open to visitors on certain days in the year.
which has all but disappeared from the landscape. The left-hand character is said to be one of the local blacksmiths who lived on the green. The final person on the sign is a cricketer. The first recorded cricket match in the village was in 1817 when some of the inhabitants were fined for playing a match on a Sunday. Nearly a century later, a wealthy Australian stockbroker, Lionel Robinson, bought Old Buckenham Hall. In the grounds of the estate he created a cricket pitch, reportedly using turf specially brought over from Australia, and employed a former England captain as cricketing manager. The ground hosted six first-class cricket matches between 1912 and 1921 and is still used today as it is now the home to Old Buckenham Cricket Club.
The central figure in the three windows of the castle is a monk who on one side of the sign is writing at his desk and on the other is praying. He tells us of the twelfth-century Augustinian priory
Sarah Doig is an independent historical researcher, writer and speaker. Her website is www.ancestral-heritage.co.uk
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here is a saying ‘no rain, no rainbows’, and here in the East sightings of these beautiful arcs can be few and far between as we live in one of the driest parts of the country. As gardeners though, feasting the eyes on a myriad of magical colours is not so hard, as plants come in more shades than any rainbow could wish for. Now that the danger of frost has receded and things are warming up, bedding and basket plants are rapidly putting on growth and bursting into colourful bloom. Swinging proudly on brackets and adorning tubs and containers to welcome all who pass them by, these wonders can be a bit labour-intensive but should put on a show that lasts all Summer, as long as you continue to tend them with water, food and regular dead-heading. When creating or revamping parts of your garden think about how you use colour, as flowers make a garden it’s always nice to have at least something in bloom. Unlike annual bedding plants, most shrubs, climbers and herbaceous perennials only have a relatively short flowering period of a few weeks, so it’s important to ensure that your selections include a succession of overlapping bloomers to keep up the floral interest. There are a couple of ways to achieve this, either visit a local independent garden centre that specialises in plants and can offer sound horticultural advice based on experience, or alternatively, purchase plants in flower every month over a year to build up a complete collection.
Shrubs help to create the structure of the garden, and by using choices of different heights, leaf shapes and colours they will provide the backdrop for other plants to grow against. Try Sambucus ‘Black Lace’, Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’ or Berberis atropurpurea for a dark leaf influence, and the foliage of Spirea ‘Gold Mound’, Choisya ‘Sundance’ or Lonicera ‘Baggesen’s Gold’ to add lighter splashes of interest. Don’t forget that green is also a colour and is the most predominant shade across the garden, from the humble lawn to hedges and trees. Use plants with deep green leaves behind strong vivid-coloured blooms for a bold statement, and lighter shades with paler choices for a calmer combination. Herbaceous perennials are the stars of the borders, available in a riot of colours and traditionally used in mixed beds and cottage-style gardens, but if kept to a simple but intentionally limited colour selection, such as whites and blues, they can look equally elegant in more a contemporary style. They say that at the end of the rainbow you’ll find a crock of gold to fulfil your dreams, but until that time comes, well chosen good quality plants are not necessarily expensive and are a great investment to enhance your surroundings.
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leaves are yellowing on your tomato plants, feed them more regularly. Now the risk of frost has passed, plant out tender vegetables like squash, sweetcorn and courgettes. Start picking courgettes and marrows early to encourage more fruit. It’s not too late to plant runner beans, which can be sowed directly into the ground. When the pods start to grow, make sure you pick them regularly to make space for new pods.
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BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES Planting the right flowers can encourage a beautiful display of butterflies in your garden. Like bees, butterflies are attracted to nectar, so nectar-rich plants like buddleia (also known as butterfly bush) will encourage them to visit your garden. Purple coneflower is a particular favourite of the monarch butterfly, along with clethra, which has
a lovely fragrance and a pretty mid-summer bloom. Marjoram is great for butterflies and, as a type of Oregano, it can also be used in cooking. Choose warm, sunny spots for the ese plants and soon your garden g will be alive with colourful c butterflies.
PEST WATCH While your garden is abundant with fruit and vegetables, it is also attractive to pests. June and July is a key time for vine weevils which can cause your plants to wilt. Vine weevils can affect a wide range of plants, especially those grown in containers. Nematodes can be used to co ontrol them if you don’t wish to use pesticides. Re emember that lots of insects are on you ur side! Ladybirds, lacewings and hovverflies will feed on greenfly and other pests, so it is worth protecting them. p Lacewing larvae can even be used as a natural pest control – just apply to leaves where aphids have taken hold. Look out for powdery mildew on pllants, remove any affected parts and use a fungicide to prevent it from spre eading. In dry weather powdery mildew is a particular p problem p for plants p such as roses and clematis,, so keep p an eye y out.
SUMMER FRUITS To accompany your freshlyharvested vegetables you need some juicy fruit for dessert – and what’s better than perfectly ripe strawberries on a summer day? June is the ideal time to harvest strawberries so check plants daily to get them at their best. It’s also the last chance to harvest rhubarb, so make the most of that before leaving the plant to grow normally so it is in good shape for next year. July is a great time for
cherries, if you can get them before the birds do! When picking cherries, use a pair of scissors to remove the stalks as well as the fruit – leaving them on the tree can cause disease. Protect developing fruit with netting and keep plants well fed and watered with potash liquid feed. Prune your plum, apricot, cherry and peach trees now to reduce the risk of silver leaf disease and enable more fruitful harvests in future years.
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How pets can help the bereaved In the UK we love pets: 40% of households own a pet and there are 57 million pets across the country. The companionship of animals is proven to make you feel happier and can therefore provide significant physical, emotional and psychological benefits to the lonely and bereaved. It is scientifically recognised that humans have an instinct towards physical contact and touch. A lack of this can raise your blood pressure and make you more susceptible to depression and insomnia. In nteracting with an animal fulfils our need for physical touch, thereby increasing our resistance to th hese issues. Grrief or loneliness can also lead to a reluctance to leaave the house or care for oneself. Not only has plaaying with a cat or dog been shown to naturally elevvate levels of serotonin and dopamine, but the expe erience of caring for an animal may encourage you to better care for yourself, as well as provide a reaason to go outside and potentially talk to new
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The Blossom & Yarn festival returns Following the huge success of the 2015 Blossom and Yarn event, the knitting and flower festival is back for 2017. Held over 4 days from Friday 7 July, each of the six churches in the Wayland parish h group will be adorned with knitted displays complimented with flowers and foliage. Artistic Director, Lois Gill, a celebrated craftswomen and three times RHS Chelsea Flower Show medallist is leading a team of enthusiastic knitters, gardeners and florists to create a festival around the theme of creation. Each church will have a different theme from an undersea world to the Garden of Eden. Work is already well underway with Percy the peacock and assorted parrots and monkeys already created from recycled knitted squares from the previous festival and new patterns that Lois and her team have devised.
Friday 7 July to Monday 10 July Times: 10am to 6pm
Once again the aim of the festival is to bring the six parishes together and create a sense of community whilst having fun. The funds raised will help ensure that the ancient historic churches remain at the heart of the life and landscape of these six rural Norfolk villages.
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“Our advice is simple – remember to lock your doors, sheds, outbuild dings and garages, and put away gard den and play equipment. Don’t leave downstairs windows open at night and make sure any ladders are padlocked and cannot be used to access upstairs windows.” Malthouse Security can provide CCTV, intruder alarms and door entry systems including wireless, keyless and a video door entry system. To find out how Malthouse Security can help protect your home or business call 01379 890 606, email sales@malthouse-security. co.uk or visit the company’s website www.malthouse-security.co.uk
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Getting around our C ommunity
Living in this part of East Anglia in retirement is a pleasure which many of us are fortunate enough to enjoy to the full. However, the rural idyll can become a challenge when we are no longer able to drive, or choose not to run a car, and have to depend on the vagaries of the local transport network to get us to appointments, to do the weekly shopping, or to visit friends or family.
There are various commercial services operating rurally but few are as customer-focussed, or as reasonably priced, as the much-used Community Bus Service based in Rickinghall. Generally, though not exclusively, operating on weekdays on a notfor-profit basis, the Community Bus Service is run under the auspices of the Rickinghall Parish Council and currently provides transport for anyone wishing to take advantage of the service. Now covering around 20 local communities with a friendly, comfortable and safe transport service around Suffolk and Norfolk, the Community Bus Service’s specially-adapted vehicle can accommodate up to eight passengers, or seven passengers and one wheelchair. It is available for visits to the doctor or hospital, shopping trips, transport to and from a railway station, for club outings or simply for visiting
friends and family. As a contribution towards the operating costs, use of the vehicle is charged at a fixed rate per mile travelled, measured from base, irrespective of the number of passengers.
Anyone wishing to use this service, or to obtain further information on it (or indeed wishing to join their small team of committed, volunteer drivers!), should contact Gordon Lawrence, Co-ordinator of the Community Bus Service, on 01379 897109. An answerphone is always available on this number but do remember that early booking for this popular service is recommended.
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othing says early English summertime like strawberries and elderflower. This cake is perfect for a picnic or afternoon tea in the garden. Make it up to four hours before serving and store in the fridge. If you’re transporting it for a picnic, it might be wise to do so ‘deconstructed’! There’s a few optional ideas noted too, for adding to ‘the base’, to help you along as you experiment.
Tip: If life’s too short to make ‘jam’, you can use a good shop-bought one instead. It’s not as delicious, and you may want to reduce the sugar in the cake slightly to compensate, but it’ll still taste great. Serves 10 – 12 495kcal, 53g carbs per slice
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Cake: 150g butter, softened 300g caster sugar 3 eggs 375g self-raising flour 60ml elderflower cordial 125g strawberries Filling/Decoration 500ml double cream 30ml elderflower cordial 10g icing sugar 250g strawberries mint sprigs to serve
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Mulbarton Words Week 2017 Mulbarton’s annual celebration of words, written, spoken and sung, will be back for a third year at the beginning of June, running from Sunday 4th to Saturday 10th at various venues in and around the South Norfolk village of Mulbarton. The week-long week long festival is designed to bring enjoyment to the community and the organisers’
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old turnpike towards Norwich. Although the walk is free of charge, numbers will be limited so advance booking is essential. Mulbarton Community Choir, which was founded in the autumn of 2016, has proved immensely popular and will be performing as part of a musical event taking place at Mulbarton Village Hall on the Friday evening. The Raising Voices Youth Choir is among the other choirs taking part. All profits from this evening will be shared between EACH and the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Another music event, this time at nearby Hethel Church, will bring the week to a close on Saturday night with the highly acclaimed Upper Octave performing their successful show ‘From Bizet to Broadway’. The Words Week festival is organised by a small group of volunteers (more help always welcome) who want to create an event that the village can be proud of and which will help enhance the spirit of community. For further information, including details of how to buy tickets, check out the Words Week website, www.mulbartonwords.org or visit their Facebook page.
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Jumble Sale, Bric-Ã-Brac and Car Boot Sale Saturday 17th June – 13:30 Lopham Village Hall, Church Lane, IP22 2LP Cars can set up from 12.00 and there is a charge of £4 per car. The doors will open at 13.30 Contact Carol Hardstone at carol.hardstone@sky.com or 01379 423143 3
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Tuesday 4th July – 13:30 A fun filled afternoon at the seaside. On July 4th we are bringing the seaside to Cringleford. The Primarry y school will become a British beach for the afternoon featuring Punch and Judy shows, donkey rides, a seaside sing-a-long with the Cringleford Singers, exhibitions of work made by the community, knobbly knees contests and more! All residents of established Cringleford and Roundhouse are welcome to this free event. Cringleford Primary School, Dragonfly Lane Tim Edwards, 07904 393316 www.ermcic. com
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PART 8
The Stowaway cat In the last instalment, Su and her friend Jess discovered that Milly the cat had decided to join them on their trip from Sheffi ffield fi to the Norfolk coast… So there we were, trundling down the A1 to the seaside on a bright but cold morning between Christmas and New Year. My dear old estate car was on cracking form and my best friend Jess was snoring quietly in the passenger seat. What could possibly spoil this idyll? Well, for one thing, the word ‘seaside’ doesn’t carry much weight in late December, particularly as it was the windswept North Norfolk coast we were heading for. Thick woollies, gloves and voluminous waterproofs were piled up in the back of the car rather than buckets and spades. We were heading for Tony Campbell’s B&B; not as guests for a pleasant post-Christmas break, but to help him tidy the place up, redecorate and hopefully avoid his inevitable bankruptcy. How long we would stay was anyone’s guess. Straight on to Kings Lynn, then up the coast road, past Sandringham where the Royal Family goes to ease its Christmas hangovers (morning Ma’am!), then onwards to where the land dissolves into mud, the mud melts into the sea and the sea fades into the sky; where the winter visiting birds swoop mournfully back and forth across the endless cold grey expanse, searching…
little voice in my left ear saying, “I wish you wouldn’t do that, it makes me all giddy.” I swerved the other way and she cracked her head against mine and dug her sharp claws into my shoulder. “Owww!” I cried. I was in no mood for back-seat drivers. Milly rubbed her head against the back of my neck by way of an apology, and crooned: “You were leaving me, again. I get lonely and Muffin comes in and bullies me. I had to come – you need me.” Most of that was an exaggeration, if not a downright lie: a cat was the last thing we needed over the next few weeks. “You will be a perfect nuisance,” I said. “You will get in everyone’s way, bring fleas into the place, poo everywhere, then with a bit of luck escape into the muddy expanse and never be seen again.” It was unfair, but I was annoyed after taking so much trouble to set her up with a brand new nest next to the radiator which even had a red velvet cushion for her ladyship to rest her weary bod on. After doing absolutely nothing all day, how could she not be in perfect solitary bliss? Copyright Susan Lidster
It was just after the point-of-no-return on our journey that we had discovered our famous stowaway. I was considering what to do about her as I rather belligerently swerved off the A1 at Newark, when I heard a quiet
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Mem emo mories o ess of Winfartrth t hing h ngg & Shehelelfan l ang nggeeerr 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 Winfarthing & Shelfanger.
Shelfanger school and rectory The school and rectory were situated next to the parish church. These are all now private houses.
Bus Shelfanger had a population of over 300 in 1938. A bus is seen passing the recently closed Cross Keys pub to pick up passengers bound for Diss on market day.
Shelfanger village shop In 1915, the village shop was run by John Kerridge and was situated between The Crown pub and the blacksmith. These are all now private houses.
Winter scene This postcard view shows a wintery scene in the street – date unknown.
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Winfarthing Post Office This delightful cottage housed Winfarthing Post Office in 1914 when William Reeve was postmaster. It was situated almost opposite The Fighting Cocks pub. A modern house now occupies this site.
Old Oak O k Inn – The h Old Oak O k Inn was situated i d on the h outskirts of Winfarthing on the Attleborough road. In 1924 Robert Rout was the landlord. The pub has now closed and is a private house.
A street in Winfarthing Taken in 1910 travelling through a Winfarthing street. The post office cottage is on the left and The Fighting Cocks pub is on the right. At this time, Winfarthing had a population of 390.
The Norfolk Postcard Club meets regularly in Trowse in Norwich and new members are very welcome. The next meetings are on 14 June and 12 July. Dennis is also the author of several local history books that can be purchased by contacting him direct.
The forge The forge in Winfarthing was on the main street, where modern bungalows stand today. In 1912, when this postcard was taken, the blacksmith was William Gardener.
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If readers h have any llocall postcards d off Diss or the surrounding villages, please get in touch with him after 7pm on 01379 651897. Š
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Mum’s mercy mission for refugees
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
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hen mother-of-two, Alison Marlow, saw the graphic news reels of Middle Eastern refugees living in sub-zero temperatures, her heart burned with compassion – especially for the barely-clad children and helpless babies. Two years later she is a vital channel for material aid, having sent 550 boxes of quality clothing to the vulnerable and overlooked, after joining national Christian charity, Samara’s Aid Appeal as a registered collector. Alison’s mission began in January 2015 when she mounted a heart-felt plea to her church – Hope Community Church in Wymondham – for warm clothing for refugees trying to survive the harsh winter. Within two weeks, two car loads of clothing for adults and children were boxed and labelled in time to join the charity shipment across Europe to the Iraq border. It was the beginning of God’s on-going, miraculous provision, with offers of help coming from both inside the church and the wider community. Alison extends a rallying call for donations from her Wymondham community and beyond – response is growing through word of mouth and support from Browick Road Primary School and Wymondham Girl Guides. Now she is looking for a larger dry storage area to enable her to continue with the work and is hopeful for a team of volunteers to help pack prior to each shipment The quality clothing is earmarked for minority groups of refugees mainly in Syria and Iraq, people who haven’t made it to the big UN and Red Cross camps, where the main aid is, and who are living in tents and partially-built buildings without windows, she explains. Alison recalls the TV footage that highlighted those who fled to the mountains for safety in just the lightweight clothes they were wearing; she was heartbroken. As a mum, she was also moved by the suffering of tiny vulnerable babies when
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New Buckenham and Old Buckenham A circular walk along field headlands and woodland edge, encompassing two historic villages and their commons. Distance: approximately 7 miles. Using OS Explorer Maps 230/237. Start grid ref: TM 089906.
Peacock butterflies emerge from hibernation on warm spring days. Their communal, small black caterpillars feed primarily on nettles.
3 Earthworks are all that is left of the original 11th-century Old Buckenham castle and the Augustinian monastery built on the site in 1146. The present private house may contain some elements of the priory. 2 A gargoyle grimaces at passers-by from St Martin’s church tower in New Buckenham.
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7 The d’Albini family abandoned Old Buckenham castle around 1145 to construct the castle at New Buckenham.
6 Old Buckenham tower mill dates from 1818 and has the widest tower in the country (23 foot at its base).
8 The 18th-century market cross stands in the centre of New Buckenham. The original whipping post is intact.
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1 New Buckenham’s 90-acre common is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. It dates from the 12th century. The unimproved pasture allows a wide variety of fauna and flora to flourish including the rare green-winged orchid, so named for its green-streaked flowers. Theey provide a colourful displlay from late May to early July.
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When walked in mid April, skylarks were singing, the first few swallows had arrived and the spring sunshine saw brimstone, peacock and small tortoiseshell butterflies active. Cowslips were abundant along paths and roadsides. Walked, written and designed by Kevin Parker (keeper.kev@btinternet.com) and Kaarin Wall (kaarin@wizgraphics.co.uk) © 2010.
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news or when you focus on thinking about your problems. Ignatia can be used to ease insomnia if your symptoms include intense, repeated yawning or frequent sighing. It may also help when sleeplessness is caused by a recent disappointment or grief. Sleep is important so it is worth trying some different remedies to get it right. If insomnia is not fully relieved by the remedy that seems to match your sleeplessness, it may be due to other health problems. Make an appointment with a homeopath to identify these and find the remedies you need. For more advice, contact the Natural Food Store on Exchange Street in Norwich Tel: 01603 613228 www.shop-naturally.com
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Protect your skin from stress I recently moved house and it really is one of the most stressful events we endure. I can’t find any shoes that are water proof so I am writing this with cold, wet feet and cold, wet trainers. My skin is also alerting me to the strain I am under. It’s tight and dry and dull. But that’s because your skin is not just the wrapping that keeps your gubbins from falling out. It’s the largest organ of the body but we tend to ignore the warning signs it shows. Under stress, a hormone called cortisol is released which can cause dryness, ageing and redness. Lack of moisture is why your psoriasis and eczema may worsen during periods of anxiety.
Exercises that focus on the mind-body connection such as yoga are also great ways to induce calm. Try to drink a cup of green tea every day for freeradical fighting antioxidants and a slight sedative effect. And finally, breathe. Deep breaths slow your heart rate, lower blood pressure, and decrease cortisol. Ten deep breaths in a stressful situation will relax your whole body, calm your mind and soothe your skin. With thanks to Geraldine Walters at Advanced Skincare in Diss www.geraldinewalters.co.uk
The ageing process accelerates as collagen and elastin break down, leading to quicker wrinkling, flushing and prolonged redness due to expanded capillaries. This can exacerbate rosacea, leading to a vicious cycle of stress and inflammation and stress. What to do: Get eight hours of sleep. People who get six or less hours can have 50% more cortisol in their bloodstream. Nap the next day if you need to help your body rest and restore itself. Get moving to reduce stress levels and keep inflammation low.
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Local delights are ready for a great summer It’s all about a Great British Summer at The Tilting Sky Gift Shop this year. We have been busy sourcing wonderful UK made gifts and treats from candles created in Glasgow, toiletries blended in Yorkshire and jewellery handmade in Cornwall; and all our card designers are UK based. Next-door The Chocolate Café serves tea from one of the oldest tea importers in the UK, founded in Drury Lane, London. You will also find delicious light lunches and home baked cakes made with the best ingredients; as well as hand-blended hot chocolate, mochas and cappuccinos. Our handmade chocolate truffles and pralines made here in Eye continue to surprise and delight, and our Chocolatiers have been developing new recipes including salted rosemary caramel and summer berry and pepper ganache! The Tilting Sky
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Regional Reads THIS ISSUE WE LOVE
View our region from a different perspective with this fascinating selection of local titles from Chris Rushby of Jarrolds’ Book Department
The Chalk Pit
Elly Griffiths ISBN 9781784296599 Quercus £16.99 Set in the old chalk-mining tunnels under Norwich, The Chalk Pit is the latest case in the Dr Ruth Galloway crime series. Boiled human bones have been found in a tunnel. When Ruth discovers they are recent, the forensic archaeologist realises DCI Nelson has a sinister murder enquiry on his hands.
A149 Landmarks Edward Couzens-Lake ISBN 9781445661629 Amberley £14.99
The stretch of highway we know as The Coast Road arches from King’s Lynn to Gt Yarmouth. This book is a sort of roadtrip companion exploring villages, towns and landmarks along the way, describing their origins, history and significance.
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Ordinary Women: Extraordinary Lives Frank Meeres ISBN 9781909796317 Poppyland £10.95
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he author introduces remarkable 20th century accounts of women who were either born in Norfolk or who came to the county at a notable point in their lives. From suffrage to wartime, politics and the arts, moving accounts include the nursing sisters who survived the torpedoing of the S.S. Transylvania and a journey through marriage from Norfolk to Nazi death camps.
Norwich Medieval Churches – as part of the city landscape David Luckhurst ISBN 9780993306983 Lasse Press £10.99
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etired architect David Luckhurst reproduces 32 paintings of Norwich’s medieval churches (including the lone surviving tower of the bombed St Benedict), with an emphasis on their street setting. Each painting is accompanied by David’s handwritten notes on the surrounding buildings and how the church interacts with them. The book is completed by David’s hand-drawn map showing the location of each church and his pen drawing of their combined towers.
John Moray-Smith
Paul Burall ISBN 9780995632202 The Norwich Society £3.00
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his little booklet from the Norwich Society gives a fascinating insight into the life of an artist whose work you’ve almost certainly seen about the city and the county, but whose name you may be less familiar with. John Moray-Smith specialised in unique large-scale three dimensional panels or bas reliefs installed inside and outside local pubs owned by Morgan’s Brewery, who were based in King Street.
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Smart Money Secrets Is it time to switch your bank account? By B Andrew A d Hagger H independent i d d t personall fifinance analyst l t ffrom www.moneycomms.co.ukk
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oes it annoy you that your bank doesn’t pay you interest when you’re in the black, or that it charges you the earth if you go slightly overdrawn? – If the answer’s yes then maybe it’s time to up sticks and sign up for a more suitable bank account. With the official Current Account Switch Service now bedded in, it’s much quicker and easier to take your custom elsewhere – just choose your new bank and they’ll look after the rest. The process will take a maximum 7 working days and there’s also a guarantee that you won’t incur any charges during the switch over. Too many of us have put up with sub-standard products and poor service for too long, but now it’s much less hassle to vote with your feet and switch to an account that mirrors the way you manage your money.
£1,500 or Tesco Bank 3% up to a maximum £3,000. For larger balances Santander 123 is tops, paying a very competitive 1.5% gross up to a maximum balance of £20,000. If you’re seeking a cheap debit card for use overseas then Metro Bank offers this facility for free in Europe whilst Nationwide Building Society is much cheaper than the main banks wherever you travel in the world. Picking the wrong bank when it comes to debit card costs abroad can cost far more than you’d imagine. Your two week summer holiday could easily see you shelling out an extra £50 or more in charges – for many of us that saving will more than outweigh the total interest you’ll earn on your bank account in a whole year.
Although each bank and building society has its own tariff and rate details clearly displayed in marketing literature, working out which account is best can be a big headache.
Yet for some of us, all we really ask is for the ability to talk to a human being at a UK call centre 24/7 and to receive a consistently good level of customer service. Current top performers for service continue to be First Direct and The Co-operative bank.
There is not one account that works out as the top choice for everybody, it’s more about weighing up the individual elements of an account that are most important to you.
The decision to switch is not something people undertake lightly or want to do on a regular basis, so it’s important to do your homework and pick an account that reflects the way you run your finances.
For some a low cost overdraft will be the priority, while for others interest on credit balances or a debit card offering low cost transactions abroad will be key. I’ve carried out some research to try and establish which accounts are strongest in each of the different areas. If it’s a cheap overdraft that’s most important, then take a look at First Direct (first £250 interest free), M&S Bank (first £100 interest free) or the FlexAccount from Nationwide Building Society. If you’re looking for interest on your credit balances, then consider TSB which pays 3% up to a maximum balance of
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£46.05
per month
1: Large TV cabinet ...............................£259 2: Large book case................................£349 3: Console table ....................................£179 4: Telephone table.................................£129 5: Nest of 3 tables .................................£189 6: Coffee table .......................................£139 7: Alstons Barcelona 2 seater sofa........£599
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Total: £1843 | Deposit: £185.00 36 monthly payments of £46.05
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APR
36 months STS
*Other packages availa able, call for quote
www.johndoe.co.uk
Sawmills Road, Diss IP22 4DA 01379 644 081 |
40,000 square foot superstore open 7 days a week