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Contents

June/July 2021

OUT & ABOUT

Good news from our region

Poetry Corner - Jaqueline Rolston from Diss

History - calling all Wrens!

55 JOBS, MONEY & BUSINESS

HOME & GARDEN

Smart Money Secrets family values

WIN a Treasure Trails guided book

Garden jottings from The Garden Enclosure

Six easy ways to cook broad beans

Find a local business or service in our directory

On your plot - lovely and temperate this summer

Exercise your brain cells with our crossword

Recipe for baked strawberry and raspberry cheesecake

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SHOPPING, HEALTH & BEAUTY 63

Health - a guide to good immunity

Vegan recipe for chocolate orange cake

Skincare with Geraldine Walters

Bungay’s fantastic good neighbour scheme

Gospel from The Saints

Memories of Thorndon

Canine communication with Julia Collins

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Art - life through a lens with Kristy Campbell

Fashion - feel good prints to boost your mood

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Norfolk Wildlife Trust turtle doves, the sound of summer

Walking for health around Shotesham

Refreshing Waters talks loving and giving through lockdown

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People Go ‘Wild’ For Local Book

book about the fascinating flora and fauna around Bungay is proving a huge success and has so far raised over £1,700 for Suﬀolk Wildlife Trust. ‘Wild About Bungay’, produced in memory of Jasmine Lingwood, who re-established the Bungay branch of Suﬀolk Wildlife Trust, contains around 250 beautiful colour photographs of plants and wildlife in and around Bungay, many of them taken by local photographer Frances Crickmore. Chris Reeve, who with his brother Terry created the book in memory of their sister, Jasmine, said: “We are thrilled with the success of Wild About

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makes me laugh too. We talk about all sorts of things; houses, TV, gardens. I think she’s lovely and I do look forward to our chats.” For the befriender, the service is flexible, can be done from home and at a time that suits everyone. A befriender said: “It’s lovely when somebody says thank you for ringing me. I enjoy chatting to people; they have some great stories to tell.” The cost of the call can be reclaimed. Volunteers will need email and access to a computer/tablet, as the induction and follow-up a month later are carried out by Teams (similar to Zoom). This is free, straightforward and full instructions are provided. The telephone interview and induction take place during oﬃce hours. Most telephone befrienders are women and more are needed…as well as men.

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lifetime membership as a thank you for his loyalty across the decades. Joyce Cooper, Alan King’s daughter, contacted the motoring organisation to see if they would consider making him a gesture ahead of his 97th birthday. She said: “I was delighted when the

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Poetry Corner Jacqueline Rolston, from Diss, has drawn inspiration from the past year to create these wonderful poems. Originally from the north west, Jacqueline is also a talented songwriter and has recorded songs in some of the world’s most famous studios. PIGEON ON A ROOF I wandered lonely as a pigeon on a roof Wondering where my next meal would come from No shoes upon my feet No clothes upon my back Just some scraggly, ruﬀled feathers to weather the storms.

ROARING, RAGING Roaring, raging noises out there Just want some peace and quiet In my quiet chair I can’t control the noises out there Cutting down trees, screeching through the air Ranting and cussing, every word is a swear Barking dogs, tweeting birds of all kinds I’m living in the country Thought I’d left all this behind! Just as I sit with my hot cup of tea An electric saw, and it’s all over my knee! Whizz whizz, whirr whirr, whizz whizz whizz Everyone in th heir homes getting work ked d up into a tizz! Shouting workmen, speeding cars It’s enough to make you want to go live on Mars Lockdown, schmockdown Thought I’d get some peace and quiet The reality is, every day is a bloody riot! 8am, no warning again! Rudely waking me from my dreams Apparently it’s now legal Can’t argue it seems Work can start, earth-shattering noises Stopping your heart It’s all you can do, to stomp out of bed And make that ﬁrst trip to the loo!

LITTLE TINY BIRDS I’m falling in love with little tiny birds They arrive at the feeder In their little herds Yellow, blue, grey, green and red All day long, from dawn till dusk They’re so well fed Everyone’s doing it, in every road, street and close Buying out all the bird food Who can give them the most! What else is there to do? Not many places we can go Gone are the days When you could take in a show! I’m becoming a twitcher Now that I would never know! Started using binoculars They’re not easy you know! I must be getting old Or so I’ve been told But it’s just nature to me And on that I’m sold!

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ere comes summer! Nothing to do outside but relax with a glass of your favourite tipple and listen to the gentle hum of insects as they go about their busy lives. Not all bugs and beasties are bad, in fact many are positively good, everything has its place in nature! The secret is to get the balance right, nature-friendly gardening doesn’t mean simply leaving the garden to do its own thing (although this would give you more deckchair time!) it’s about encouraging beneﬁcial creatures which provide a useful service such as helping to reduce pest numbers. Food is key, by growing plants which are rich in nectar or provide seed and berries your garden will become more attractive to a whole host of willing workers. Bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects are top of the wish list, as without them seeds and fruit will not form. Next on the list are predators such as ladybirds, lacewings and hoverflies whose larvae consume hundreds of aphids. Even annoying wasps do a fantastic job of caterpillar and aphid removal! Widen your appeal to wildlife by siting bird baths and feeders in your garden, keep them topped up and you’ll not only get to enjoy some fascinating bird antics, but

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they in return will polish oﬀ more bugs, slugs and snails. Water in the garden brings in other friends such as hedgehogs, but do remember to provide for your helpers all year round to stop them abandoning you for a better neighbour! The following plants give colour and interest while also attracting insects and birds. For easy and reliable shrubs try buddleia (aptly called Butterfly Bush), Viburnum tinus (evergreen and winter-flowering), cotoneaster and pyracantha (flowers of both attract bees and their berries are enjoyed by birds in autumn), plus heathers, hebes and English lavenders. The flower border should include foxgloves and ajuga for spring feasts, then scabious, astrantia,

echinacea, achillea and eryngiums, some of these are so nectar-rich that the bees fall asleep on the flowers! To keep the bee food going into autumn grow sedums, verbenas and asters. On the veg plot try sweet peas with runner beans for good pollination, and limnanthes (Poached Egg Plant) for blackfly control by hoverfly larvae. Nature is amazing, so make it work for you! Now put down that drink, there’s planting, watering, deadheading, pruning, grass cutting and weed pulling to be done!

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hese unassuming, but delicious, legumes are a summer star! Best eaten young when tender, broad beans have a fresh, creamy texture, making them a perfect match for salty foods and bold flavours. But remember to remove the skins if they are tough. Here are 6 easy ways to add their vibrant green punch to your diet. Snack attack! A moreish alternative to crisps or nuts. Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large pan and fry shelled broad beans until golden brown and crispy (about 10 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Leave to cool and toss in salt or spices. Deeply dippy Steam broad beans for 3-5 minutes and d leave to cool. Whizzz in a food processsor with some fresh garlic, mint, parsley, olive oil, chilli and d seasoning. Perfe ect as a dip with pitta brread, celery and tomatoes, or as a

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ur gardens have become a refuge over the past year; somewhere to be calm, safe, and reflect on nature in all its glory. As the trend for taking interior style outdoors continues to grow, garden mirrors are becoming a popular way to transform your garden; creating the illusion of more space and reflecting light into shady spots. Here are a few garden mirror dos and don’ts: n Do consider what will be reflecting – don’t place your mirror opposite a wall with drain pipes or air ducts

GREEN UP P YOUR GREEN SP PACE!

hether your garden is big or small, there’s always something you can do to make your space greener and more appealing to wildlife. Here are some tips to get you started: Go native — Attract wildlife such as bees and butterflies to your garden by ﬁlling it with as many native plants as possible. Plant a tree — If you have the space, go for a native species. Gardens with trees are more attractive to wildlife than those without.

Do try to reflect the leafy interest in your garden

Do use full length mirrors to create the illusion of a garden beyond

Think wild — Allow nature to take its course by letting a section of your garden go completely wild. You will create a haven for so many creatures.

Do consider using a hardy framed indoor mirror outdoors – specially designed garden mirrors are often made of plastic or polished metal and won’t achieve the right look

Pond life — A natural water feature in your garden, such as a pond, will provide a home for amphibians and insects, and drinking and bathing water for birds and mammals.

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Access for all — Consider cutting a small hole 13cm by 13cm in your fence to allow hedgehogs to get around easily.

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s we move into a summer of (hopefully) more freedom, we will be spending more time outdoors, and possibly hosting a few garden gatherings with family and friends! We want our green spaces to look their fabulous best and, according to the experts, the hot trend for gardens in 2021 is colour…the brighter the better! The idea is to create a colourful vision with plants, a celebration of vibrancy, with sunshine shades of apricot orange and tropical greenery to create a garden getaway. So, embrace bold colour, and let your garden reflect you ur personal taste, just like your home does. This sum mmer is set to see the return of bold blooms full of rio otous colour, so pick shades that complement one an nother and group complementary colours together: red ds, yellows and oranges, whites and blues, and purples an nd pinks. To keep the vibrancy without creating chaos, consider keeping the colour to set areas.

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INGREDIENTS Base: 250g digestive biscuits, ﬁnely crushed 1 tablespoon caster sugar 150g butter, melted Cake: 6 large eggs, separated

Tip:

Add a few chopped strawberries to the cheesecake mix before baking for a surprise treat!

100g caster sugar 1 heaped tablespoon cornﬂour 500g cream cheese 250g mascarpone 150ml sour cream 150ml double cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Grated zest of a lemon Topping: 200-250g fresh strawberries 300g raspberries (frozen are ideal) 50g icing sugar Lemon juice (optional) Icing sugar to dust

METHOD 1. Mix together the biscuits, sugar and melted butter, then press into the base of a 23cm springform cake tin. Chill for at least half an hour. Preheat the oven to 170oC. Whisk the egg

whites to stiﬀ peaks. In another large bowl, mix together the sugar and cornflour, then add the cream cheese and mascarpone, beating until combined. 2. Add the two creams and the vanilla extract, beating constantly, then add the lemon zest. Fold through the egg whites, then pour the mix onto the chilled biscuit base. Bake in the oven for about 60-90 minutes, until golden brown and just set. Switch oﬀ the oven and leave for a further two hours. Put the cooled cake in the fridge overnight to mature. 3. Next day, prepare the topping. Put the raspberries and icing sugar in a sieve and press through to make a sauce. Add lemon juice to taste. In a bowl, mix

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Vegan Chocolate Orange Cake This sumptuous chocolate cake is incredibly easy and quick to make. It’s particularly delicious served hot with ice cream. Makes: 16 squares Time to prepare: 15 minutes Time to cook: 40 minutes

INGREDIENTS 300g demerara sugar 100g vegan dark chocolate 400g self-raising flour 200ml rapeseed oil 430ml water

Tip:

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Pinch of salt

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LOCAL HISTORY

Memories of Thorndon Local historian, Dennis Cross from Diss, shares with us his fascinating collection of old postcards, focusing on a diﬀerent village in every issue. This time, we take a walk down memory lane in Thorndon. Kerrison Reformatory School for Boys was established in 1856 by Sir EC Kerrison (Baronet), and taken over by the county in 1887. The boys worked the 200-acre estate and had a brass band with over 40 members. They can be seen here in 1912 at one of the many local functions they played at.

Thorndon Public Elementary School was built in 1874 on the site of the old workhouse, at a cost of £450. It was enlarged in 1911, costing a further £226, for 120 children. At the time of this 1910 postcard, Charles Weston was headmaster.

In 1910, Thorndon had a grocer, draper, bootmaker, patent medicine vendor and ironmonger, all run from the Post Oﬃce by Herbert Cracknell. He is seen here with his staﬀ.

This 1910 postcard shows boys and teachers from the Kerrison Reformatory School for Boys peeling osier willow. The boys also learned carpentry, shoemaking and land work. Mr and Mrs Frederick Gill were master and matron. The school has been closed for some years and is now being converted into housing. 35

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This early multi-view postcard would have been on sale in the village shop to advertise the postcards available.

p in 1905,, The Black Horse pub with horse and carts waiting for their owners. Harry Balls was the landlord, and the population at this time was 572. The pub is still open today. This post mill on main street, shown here in 1908, was reputed to be one of the tallest in Suﬀolk at 55ft, and its round house was struck by lightning in 1923. The mill belonged to the Lock family for four generations of men, each with the christian name Nathan. The mill is now a private house.

The Norfolk Postcard Club meets regularly in Trowse in Norwich and new members are very welcome. Meetings have currently been suspended. Dennis is also the author of several local history books that can be purchased by contacting him direct.

If readers have any local postcards of Diss or the surrounding villages, please get in touch with Dennis after 7pm on 01379 651897

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Parlez Vous POOCH?! Blogger and qualiﬁed ‘Dog Listener’ Julia Collins looks at how to ease young dogs into life as we become more social again.

o, how will your ‘re-entry’ be? In extremis, you will have acquired a darling little lockdown puppy whose experience has been wall to wall human company. Attention-rich, real-life-situationpoor, it is now your responsibility to help your dog adjust to the approaching normality – and this might be challenging. For puppies, there is a crucial optimal window in which to expose them to as many stimuli as possible. While the brain is still plastic, they can absorb experiences and become well adjusted and capable of coping with what life among us humans is likely to offer. A dog deprived of these opportunities will find it more difficult to cope. Care, consideration and patience will pay off. Don’t expect too much too quickly, and you’lll definitely be on the right track. Just as we will find d greater social interacttion surprisingly stimulating, so will your young dog g. Happily, continued so ocial distancing plays rightt into your hands. Your dog can digest greater stimulation from afar…perfect! We elcoming visitors to our homes once more presents the perrfect opportunity to remind people that they should ignore the dog when they arrive, and only say hello once it’s com mpletely relaxed.* When out walking g, with social distancing ingrrained in all of us, it should feel easier

to ask people to refrain from touching your dog without asking ﬁrst. If you are no longer working from home, the day-long company and hustle and bustle your dog has become accustomed to will change, so introduce as many aspects of this new routine as soon as possible. It’s not diﬃcult to understand how upsetting it could be for your dog to be catapulted from long lazy breakfast time and leisurely walks, to a snatched whizz round the block, followed by total silence as they are left in an empty house. If you do leave your dog at home while you go to work, it’s essential that they are not left for more than three hours at a stretch before someone comes to at least let them into the garden

and provide company for a while, preferably taking them for a walk or play. A young dog or puppy shouldn’t be left for long at all. It’s entirely wrong and very unkind to leave them alone. A gradual and careful build up to being left must be carried out as they mature, something I can only hope some ‘lockdown owners’ took on board. Quite honestly, if a dog is to be left day after day, proper ‘day-care’ must be organised. With the latter in place, start practising by leaving the dog on its own while you go upstairs or work in a separate room, having ﬁrst taken it for a good walk to drain energy and ensuring that it’s ready for a snooze. * See Parlez Vous POOCH?! – The Reunion – Canine Behaviour August/September 2020 Issue. See also blog posts Separation Anxiety, parts 1 and 2.

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common theme of my art column seems to be me encouraging the reader to capture small moments. Over the past year, there has certainly been a rise in attending to the little things and celebrating the anythings! Following on from National Photography Month (May), I am dedicating this column to a hand-picked selection of local experts, who have kindly granted us insight into the development of a professional photographer. This iconic trio have mastered the technical magic of the lens, describing how they go about seizing the moments in between, telling us just why it is so important to continue adding to our archives of notions and motions occurring in and around the every day. Emily Morgan, Sarah Smith, and Erin Patel all completed

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their master’s degrees at Norwich University of the Arts. While connected by their alma mater and their knowledge of skill, style and photographers alike, they each maintain a novel practice spanning imagery for bold and lively commercial projects, and pausing, securing and appreciating the complex lives of people. On becoming a photographer Photography has proven to be a valuable resource, or outlet, for enriching understandings and for communicating explorations of matter that cannot be expressed otherwise. Through her crossover of creative paths from Graphic Design to Photography, Smith demonstrates how her immersion in visual information throughout her career spurred her on to develop and fabricate inspired documentary material of her own design, reflecting:

“Photography is my creative medium for processing and distilling information; it helps me to make sense of the issues that concern and intrigue me. It’s a way of forcing me to explore and intellectualise life’s challenges and communicate my conclusions.” Morgan took hold of the camera in a venture towards selfdiscovery during a time of personal limits and boundaries. From here she found a portal through portraiture, a territory where she could nurture herself mentally and physically. Patel’s interest in photography stemmed from curiosity; he began learning about and adapting to technological advancements inspired by his creatively ambitious social circle, from which he drew closer to realising the possibilities available via the lens. He tells us about his interest in ‘the usual’: “I try to focus my work on subjects with whom I have some form of genuine connection…with whom I am somehow authentically engaged, sharing an experience.” On collaboration Patel describes the importance of collaboration, recounting how it can “open your eyes to areas of culture and creativity that you may not have immediate access to,” and therefore “forces me to rethink my work in a way I could not do on my own.” This demonstrates the possibility of expanding the awareness or knowledge 43

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beyond one’s limits. While the pandemic has put limitations on collaborations, our trio have managed to stay inspired by looking to the works of other designers and makers. They have shared a short list of people who inspire them: Andreas Gurksy, Andrej Krementschouk, Nadav Kandar, Ori Gersht, Masahisa Fukase, and Martin Parr. The technical Visibility! While it may seem that everything is viewed from a screen in this age of technology, try not to limit yourself to social media outlets. As mentioned above, collaboration is a great way of making your work more tangible, helping to foster a presence within networks of like-minded creatives. Keeping a portfolio both in print and online will prepare you for a host of situations and may encourage collaboration with others outside your surroundings. Make yourself discoverable online through a website and a spread of works across different social platforms for a range of audiences. When it comes to taking photos, our photographers have tried and tested a vast collection of equipment, from iPhones and disposable cameras, to full-blown Nikon kits. There is, of course, a process to finishing a series or shot, and Smith has hinted at Lightroom, Photoshop and InDesign as her go-to programmes for fine-tuned edits. However, the process will differ greatly between 44

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photographers. Patel tells us how he has become quite sentimental about his cameras, building an attachment to the production process, reliving the feel of the “manual, twisty, clunky control dials” in his interview. Projects Morgan is currently involved with a host of exciting projects, including a recent commission with The Conscious Candy Company. She recalls having the freedom to be playful with the products and explore possibilities for the brand’s visual strategy. I fully support her love for the vegan fried egg sweets! Smith discusses a forthcoming conceptual work of hers, touching on the current environmental crisis. “All Fall Down is the study of a landscape that straddles both comprehension and disbelief. What appears terra ﬁrma today has already begun its decline towards ‘nowhere’ tomorrow. The land is literally disappearing before our eyes, creating a tangible sense of both physical and psychological disturbance.” On show: Cley Contemporary, 2021.

Patel has an ongoing collaboration with pop artist Matt Robinson, in which Robinson modiﬁes Patel’s works and prints through his painting practice, forging a literal abstract fastening of media, further expanding the possible access points of the work. Advice Photography acts as a mediator for these remarkable individuals’ thoughts, the camera provides a vessel in which they can compose ideas and begin a process of realisation. “Ask yourself lots of questions / Reflect.” (Emily) “Do it because you love it.” (Sarah) From Martin Parr: “Get Closer.” (Erin)

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ockdown, personal loss and suffering have not thwarted the spirits of Bertie Emes-Ellis, who simply lives to give. Her smile is wide; her eyes gleam and there is an endless stream of hope and love pouring from her heart. Although Bertie has special needs and resides in supported living accommodation in Norwich, the challenges throughout her 31 years have been borne with inner strength and resource. It has given rise to joy on the outside and a childlike faith within. She has put her life on hold to comfort and encourage young and old, including three close friends who have died during or before the COVID-19 pandemic. Her mother, Sallie Wright, founder of a Norfolk children’s charity, takes up the story: “I have watched as Bertie interacts with people as a willing vessel of love. She laid down her life caring for dying friends, while feeling the full impact of lockdown for five months last year, unable to see family or interact with outside activities — although she still attended online church meetings. “Bertie was born with Down’s Syndrome, and although she has learning difficulties she is receptive, communicative and her spirit is not disabled, and we should not limit those like her because of what we see or think. "Bertie (short for Roberta after

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Nighty night Sleep allows your immune system to repair and recuperate. Try keeping a notepad by your bed to empty your mind of thoughts before you doze oﬀ. A herbal helper such as Dormeasan, which contains a combination of Valerian and Hops, can help bring sounder sleep.

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St George’s Day and have organised drinks and pub quizzes. The thoughtful Glastonbury Court team have also dropped off Easter goodies for residents’ friends at the local preschool. Mildenhall Lodge, Mildenhall Exercise sessions and time travel have been the order of the day at our ‘outstanding’-rated home in Mildenhall. Residents revisited the 1970s to rediscover favourite foods, dress up, dance and reminisce. Prince George House, Ipswich Residents of Prince George House have loved receiving and making hearts for the children at the local primary school as part of the hearts4homes initiative. They’ve also found time to form new intergenerational pen pals with a group of Girl Guides.

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Gospel from The Saints By Julia Collins, who lives in Saint Nicholas

o, what did you go for first; seeing family and friends – catching up with all your special people at cafes and restaurants? Or had you been looking forward to entertaining at home once more? Did you throw as much caution as is legally allowed to the wind, or are you still careful – reticence being so ingrained that it rules the day? Being allowed to reunite outside (no more than six) was a good entree. Chatting freely with plenty of distance between us and a welcoming, warm breeze caressing our every sentence, we practised being at ease in the company of others again. For so long we have followed the conditioning to basically avoid other people and concentrate on our personal safety. Will you delight in travelling away from home (when we finally can), or have we learned to value our surroundings far more and be satisfied with simpler reunions – less being more when you’ve experienced a year of definitely less?! I wonder how many of our lockdown habits will persist? As life inevitably accelerates, will we shed our appreciation of the small things, the details we considered and recognised as significant contributors to our happiness? As human beings, will we be able to contain our lust for more and, well – I’m afraid to say – more and more thereafter? How overwhelming, or at least noticeable, has the increased 68

traﬃc and general hustle and bustle been? Did you wrap yourself in the burgeoning cacophony, thinking “I’ve missed this,” or did some part of you think “oh no, too much, both now and in general”? What about the time we have at our disposal? Does a wealth of opportunity engender a sense of ‘time richness’, or has the rate at which this precious commodity slips through our ﬁngers speeded up again? ‘So much to do and catch up on’, now that we are allowed. Many people found a slower pace soothing. It gave time to appreciate, to savour, to live. The belief that more is more remains hugely influential. Doing is important, working, or at least activity, is laudable.

This is magnetic and hugely convincing to our psyche. Going slow is unproductive, slothful, less worthy, to be avoided… hmmm! This poses an interesting question; is more, be it anything – acquiring, socialising, exercising, working, general experiencing – all done at a smart pace, superior to less action that is valued, treasured even? We acknowledge that consumption is the addiction hastening our downfall. Yet will we let go – especially now we know that we can? And, ﬁnally, as the novelty wears oﬀ, will a lack of restriction smear the shine on our desires? Once it’s a case of ‘go ahead, help yourself’, will all that we have longed for sparkle quite so much?

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hen the Queen turned 95 on 21 April 2021, she served as a very public reminder of how much longer, as a society, we are living. In her own family, four generations are now all alive at the same time, from the Queen herself, down to her latest great-grandchild. An increasing number of families now find themselves in the same position, which has implications for financial planning. As a nonagenarian, Her Majesty is far from alone. The number of people over 90 rose by 44% between 2008 and 2018, according to the report ‘Estimates of the very old, including centenarians, UK: 2002 to 2018’, published online by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in September 2019. We are now witnessing a phenomenon where baby boomers – those born in the post-war era and in retirement – represent the wealthiest generation in society. However, while they enjoy the fruits of their labour, they are sandwiched between elderly parents facing the challenges of old age and children struggling with the hangover of university debts and rising house prices. For those born after the Second World War and in the 1950s, the economy of their working years was benign and kind to them, but it was less so for those born in the 1980s and 1990s – the so-called ‘millennials’ – who are finding it harder to get jobs and onto the property ladder. While our children are struggling with their finances,

that people may need to start reassessing how they plan for the later stages of life. Traditionally, wealth has passed from one generation to the next upon death. However, intergenerational wealth management challenges that notion and looks at how families can use their wealth more collaboratively to support each other during their lifetimes. This offers legitimate estate planning and tax mitigation opportunities, while providing the much-needed assistance to help alleviate the financial burdens of everyday life. MD Wealth Management provides access to a range of family-oriented financial products and services, enabling families to work collaboratively to support each other across the generations. Financial support need not be in the form of a handout; it can become an integral part of generational financial planning. our parents are living longer. This has led to an increase in the need for long-term care, which is likely to be financed from accumulated savings, selling the family home, or with support from younger generations. A study into intergenerational wealth and retirement planning, which combined ONS data with an Opinion Research survey of 4,000 UK adults in April 2019, estimated that the number of families with multiple generations in retirement at the same time will exceed one million in the next 20 years. This means

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GIVEAWAY

Treasure Time Outside

Village People is giving away 4 guided Treasure Trail booklets (worth £9.99 each), so you can join a friend on a fun Norfolk adventure

ith our lives ﬁnally opening up, Treasure Trails are the perfect way to reconnect and have fun together while discovering the secret history of your local area. Fancy going on a spy mission in the Norwich Lanes, hunting down treasure along Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile, or tracking down clues like a real detective in Heacham?! Treasure Trails are a fantastic way to get outside, get your steps up, and keep entertained locally. Anyone of any age can enjoy them – they’re not just for kids! These themed self-guided walking trail booklets take explorers on a circular outdoor route of approximately two miles.

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Village People Norfolk / Suffolk border edition – June / July 2021 (Early Summer)

Articles inside

Exercise your brain cells with our crossword

Skincare with Geraldine Walters

Smart Money Secrets family values

Vegan recipe for chocolate orange cake

WIN a Treasure Trails guided book

Six easy ways to cook broad beans

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