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Contents
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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2019 49 Poetry Corner – Martin
Out & About 8
Edmonds from Bedingfield near Eye
Good news from our region
18 Parish Fields Friends Group
50 Memories of Burston
in Diss
52 Scams in the auction –
20 Walking for health, a
stories from our region
selection of local group walks
55 What’s in season – produce for October and November
Home & Garden
57 Cooking for One – new book to help the bereaved
23 Village notice board
59 History – the start of Anglia
26 Waging a war on plastic
Television
61 Happy first birthday Waveney Heritage
62 WIN £100 M&S voucher 65 The Gloria Estefan story
59 29 World Space Week – art and science collide
31 Falcon Meadow celebrates a special award
32 Seasonal recipe for Blackberry Lemon Creams
35 Ladies who lunch visit
arrives at Theatre Royal Norwich
67 Skincare with Geraldine Waters
75 Refreshing Waters – faith fight and a first anniversary
77 Fashion – dark florals for autumn
Jobs, Money & Business 79 Smart money secrets – independent mortgage brokers
81 Lifetime trusts and protecting your assets
82 Spectacular festive fun at Snape Maltings
Shopping, Health & Beauty
83 Regional reads – what we
69 Health – nonsurgical
84 Find a local business or
treatments with the Coltishall Clinic
73 Flooring trends for autumn
are loving this issue service in our directory
86 Exercise your brain cells with our crossword
Earsham Street Café
36 Japanese food for beginners 38 Hedgehog care from Norfolk Wildlife Trust
41 Gospel from The Saints 43 The Garden Enclosure Jottings
45 On your plot – mists and mellow fruitfulness this autumn
47 Delicious recipe for spiced marmalade cake
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Good News from our region
SHOEBOX IS A GIFT East Carleton-based Agency Express are delighted to announce the launch of their 2019 Christmas Shoebox Appeal in association with international relief charity Teams4U. Each year Teams4U run a nationwide shoebox appeal to provide Christmas gifts for children and families living in poverty across Romania, Bosnia and Belarus. Agency Express has joined forces with the charity, turning their head office into a collection point for shoebox donations across Norfolk. Agency Express Managing Director Stephen Watson said: “Our goal is to help increase the number of children Teams4U can reach this
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Good News
AN APPEAL FROM THE HEART
OP ART COMES TO CORN HALL
The Diss Business Forum (DBF) is appealing to its members to raise f nds for an additional defibrillator in Diss, as part of their continued support for nominated charity Diss First Responders. DBF members want to buy and install a new machine available for public use 24 hours a day, as well as raise a areness of ho r ial defibrillators are in the event of a cardiac arrest. Rachel Hillier from Diss First Responders said: “With our area being over 25 miles from any hospital, and our ambulance service having to cover major distances on mostly single carriageway roads, having defibrillators easily a essible to the p bli is of vital importan e in a medi al emergen y here the first few minutes are crucial in maintaining life.” ore information abo t the appeal and spe ifi fundraising events is available at www.dbf.org.uk.
Following their summer exhibition of abstract expressionism, Diss Corn Hall are presenting an exhibition of Bridget Riley’s screenprints, featuring the images that made her name. Riley’s name is synonymous with the Swinging Sixties, yet it was a chance encounter with gallery owner Victor Musgrave, who championed ‘outsider art’ and who gave Riley her first e hibition at allery ne in ondon in that propelled her to fame. iley s ork as immediately identified ith the Op Art movement; abstract art that uses optical illusions. The unsettling visual impact of her work led to her becoming an international star in a few short years. Show curator David Case says: “Riley only made a few black and white screenprints which were early in her career and we are privileged in being able to show a selection of these, including her most famous image ‘Movement in Squares’, alongside her colour prints from later decades.” Masters at The Corn Hall: Bridget Riley reenprints – r ns from November, Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm. On at rday ovember at pm avid ase ill give an introduction to Bridget Riley’s early work.
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ECLECTIC AND DELICIOUS Mrs Clarke’s General Store has opened its doors in Harleston o ering an intrig ing shopping experience of a beautiful range of furniture, soft furnishings, antique pieces and gifts, plus a fully li ensed go rmet o ee bar Owner and interior designer Alicia Clarke — Mrs Clarke herself — has a keen eye for style. “I’m always out visiting suppliers and scouring the country for my next favourite product or treasure. I love the thrill of not knowing what I will have in the shop one week to the next and I hope my customers enjoy the unexpected too!” n the o ee bar li ia and her nie e irsty Holland have carefully prepared a menu of locally
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sourced food and drink, EST. 2017 HOME INTERIORS GIFTS featuring an impressive range of wine, beers, cheese, award-winning pies, quiches, cakes, and sharing platters, as well as Mrs Clarke’s o n brand o ee l ten free and vegetarian options are regularly available. he shop also o ers rs larke s range of halk paint and finishes Ho ie and Bo prod ed lo ally in olk and ideal for interior de orating and upcycling projects.
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PETS AND PEOPLE POWER Animal charity Wood Green is aiming to bring pets and people closer together; providing pets with the loving homes they deserve, while also helping owners to give them the very best care. ood reen o ers free pet advice to anyone who needs it, whether they are considering having a pet in the future and need guidance on pet choice, or they already have a pet and need some general advice or intensive support. ast year ood reen fo nd
loving homes for more than 4,000 pets, and their dedicated team gave one-to-one care and support to pets and their o ners Sponsoring a pet pen is a meaningful way to be part of a rescue pet’s journey at Wood Green and helps to provide the best possible treatment and care — from food and veterinary care to love and training. Pets at Wood reen stay for an average of days, meaning you will play a vital role in a number of pets’ lives. You will receive regular updates from
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A TASTY AWARD WIN The Pod Chocolates in Harleston has won recognition this year from the world’s most coveted food and drink awards and stood out from 12,772 products from 100 countries. Great Taste, which is judged by over 500 professional food palates, gave The Pod Chocolates a 1-star a ard for its range ntense ho olate tr e hi h has a melt in the mouth dark chocolate centre, enrobed in a milk chocolate shell. The Pod chocolatier Mel Pittman said: “We have been trading for over years no and o r ho olate orange tr e has onsistently been one of our best sellers, so we thought it was time we put it to a panel of experts for some valuable feedback. We are delighted to have on o r first reat aste ard and plan to b ild on o r s ess in the oming years ith some of o r other pop lar flavo rs
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proposal and e o ld like to o er o r thanks for their cooperation and assistance in bringing this proposal to life. “The initial intention is to have some restorative planting done this winter, when trees are fully dormant here s lots of interesting ork to be done and if anyone would like to get involved we will be looking for volunteers eager to roll up their sleeves, as ell as o ers of material s h as hard ore for the path or damp-loving plants. In the meantime, anyone can come and visit the space which is behind the iti ens dvi e o e on the helfanger Road car park in Diss.” ou d li e to olunteer e il p rishfields ore er aol.com or look for Parish Fields Friends on Facebook.
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Local walks
WALKING FOR Health
The Central Norfolk Walking for Health group put on 6 or 7 walks a week in Norwich and the surrounding area.
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GRADE 1 itable for those ho have not alked m h before or are re overing from in ry or illness hey tend to be on flat or gently sloping gro nd ith firm s rfa es and no steps or stiles he alks sho ld take no more than min tes
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VINTAGE TRACTOR PLOUGH DAY SUNDAY 6TH OCT 10AM New Road, Tacolneston NR16 1DN
TUESDAY 1ST OCT 10AM Diss Methodist Church Hall, Victoria Road, Diss
Meet friends for knitting, crochet and chat. Buy new wool, browse our preloved haberdashery stalls and buy for a small donation. Donate your knitted items to our supported charities. Free entry, become a member of NKAS. a e raft stall refreshments ll welcome.
EVENT CHARITY RACE NIGHT
FRIDAY 4TH OCT, 7PM East Harling Sports & Social Club
EXHIBITION NORFOLK KNITTERS & STITCHERS GRAND EXHIBITION
SATURDAY 5TH OCT 10AM Wymondham Central Hall Work by Norfolk Knitters & tit hers for many di erent charities, both locally and across the world. Activities for adults and children. Quilts, blankets, twiddle m s bags poppies and m h more on display and for sale. a ola and refreshments Free admission.
By kind permission of Beverley Spratt in support of Tacolneston Church. lo ghing from am ntil pm lot plo ghing field plo ghing orking heavy horses h k agon ra e ll el ome
FESTIVAL CAVELL FLOWER FESTIVAL
SAT 12TH - SUN 13TH OCT 11AM - 5PM St Mary’s Church, Swardeston Flowers and music in the church. Refreshments, lunches, stalls, guided village walks, children’s treasure hunt.
EVENT MODELS AND MINIATURES
SUNDAY 13TH OCT 10.30AM The Scout Hall, Station Road, Attleborough NR17 2AS Come and watch our working radio controlled model transport in action, plus static and new models. Try your hand at making paper models. Free admission for under 10s, £1 for adults. Refreshments available. All proceeds to 1st Attleborough Scout Group.
EVENT WEAR IT PINK
FRIDAY 18TH OCT 9AM ross or ol nd u ol Wear it pink is back! This October, Breast Cancer Now is encouraging everyone in olk and orfolk to wear it pink and help make lifesaving breast cancer research and life-changing support happen. Visit wearitpink.org to register and claim your free fundraising pack.
EVENT CELIA FIENNES - WAS SHE THE FINE LADY OF BANBURY CROSS?
FRIDAY 18TH OCT 7.30PM St Mary’s Church Hall, Diss IP22 4QQ Meet Celia Fiennes, a ‘Fine Lady’ in full 18th century attire. She will light-heartedly speak about her 3,000 mile journey across 18th century England. Friends of Diss Museum £3 entry, non-members £5. No need to book just turn up.
SALE GRAND JUMBLE SALE
SATURDAY 19TH OCT 2PM Lincoln Hall, Hingham In aid of Buckenham House Riding for the Disabled. Jumble, bric-abra books akes tombola ra e and refreshments.
MUSIC GUITAR CONCERT, CHEESE & WINE EVENING
SATURDAY 19TH OCT 6PM Shelfanger Village Church, Diss Diss Guitar Ensemble perform two 45 minute sets of modern and classical music, ranging from 17th century Baroque to 1960s folk. heese ine b et in l ded in the £5 ticket price. To book tickets contact Vicci Day on 01379 643945, or collect from the Village Hall Mon and Fri evenings.
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WEDNESDAY 23RD OCT 7.30PM Poringland Community Centre Old Mill & Millgates Medical Practice Open Evening. No need to be registered with the Practice to attend. Speakers on: Testicular cancer; Macmillan Cancer care; living with and beyond cancer; Cancer Research; The Big C and the New Priscilla Bacon Hospice. Refreshments and tombola.
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EVENT WYMONDHAM LEMON DAY SATURDAY 2ND NOV 10AM Wymondham Town Centre
SUNDAY 27TH OCT 3PM Holy Trinity Church, Bungay
SATURDAY 23RD NOV 10AM St Andrew’s Church & Weybread Hall Farm Barn, Church Rd, Weybread IP21 5TR Craft, food and local produce stalls.
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SUNDAY 3RD NOV 11AM East Harling Sports & Social Club
MUSIC DANCE, COUNTRY, 50S & 60S
By Internationally Renowned Concert Pianist Roman Rudnytsky. Tickets £10 from Wightman’s of Bungay, or Terry Reeve on 01986 896416. Proceeds to Holy Trinity Church.
EVENT STAR THROWERS OPEN DAY
MONDAY 28TH OCT 10AM Star Throwers Centre, Melton Road, Wymondham NR18 0AD ome and find o t ho tar Throwers supports people a e ted by an er eet the sta therapists and vol nteers who deliver our individually focused cancer support services.
SATURDAY 16TH NOV 7.30PM Dickleburgh Village Centre, Harvey Lane, Dickleburgh IP21 4NL Tickets £6.50. Burgers and hot dogs ra e li ensed bar
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SATURDAY 23RD NOV 10AM Jays Green Hall, School Lane, Harleston Free entry. Over 20 stalls, hand made cards, jams, pickles, Christmas gifts, chocolates, knitted items, face painting, balloon animals ra e tombola in a food hamper, patchwork, The Body Shop Christmas decorations, children’s lucky dip, refreshments, plus much more. All proceeds to Motor Neurone Disease Association.
A great chance to get ahead with your Christmas shopping, with a wide range of stalls selling homemade preserves, cakes and other seasonal goodies, hand-painted pots, jewellery, hand-crafted cards, gifts and decorations. Café open. Christmas hampers, puddings, cakes and beautiful wreaths are available to pre-order. For further details contact Dawn Dawson on 01379 855440, or Heather Lee on 01379 588306.
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It’s all well and good buying a product thinking that the packaging is being recycled, or indeed doing something less environmentally harmful with it ourselves, like Ecobricking, or sending it for recycling. But we still end up with packaging as a brick or with it being recycled at home or abroad. But is it actually recycled, or being dumped? We need to REFUSE to take the packaging, resulting in less need for disposal or indeed having to pick it up as litter in our countryside.
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World Space Week: 4 - 10 October WHERE ART AND SPACE COLLIDE
Art writer Kristy Campbell looks closely at the ‘otherwordly’ work of Norwich artist Benjamin Beauchamp
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he theme for World Space Week this year is ‘The Moon: Gateway to the Stars’. Space education and the news of World Space Week is broadcast globally through a compilation of space themed events, including clubs and societies, craft modelling, lectures, parties and more. Educational resources are available for a myriad of contexts to be used by teachers, facilitators and supporters in multiple languages, including lessons on Space Suit Design to Descriptive Writing, and Space Missions to reviewing novels. So, why the Moon? 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and man’s first step on the oon hese vast and otherworldly achievements enable mankind to stretch their understanding of ‘what’s out there’, while providing a wealth of information regarding science, technology, and history. An innovative contemporary of the Norwich art scene, Benjamin Beauchamp, has granted us insight into his stunning methodological practice through a very poetic interview. Describing himself as an “intermittent wrangle of words,” Beauchamp reveals how the world (and worlds) around us impress on his compositions. He says: “I am perpetually intrigued by societal interactions, communication technologies and engaging in a critical discourse surrounding the man/machine dichotomy. Debaucherous reality is made monstrous by unconscious perceptions rendered conspicuous through my endeavours. I dream a body electric. devo r s ien e fi tion and fantasy ith re kless abandon, through reading, audiobooks, television and film hilst laying half in a do e ith ne s of the orld filtering in thro gh the radio and play with reality through conversation, until palpable, to mould deviant ideas into contained forms.
pa e is the final frontier the gaps bet een thoughts and logic, speculative ideas run amok, philosophy with a phaser spark my ideas, and I see a world of monster in every downcast face. The stars look very di erent today sailors do not steer by their waning light, but tempers cast them upon mysterious islands of impending calamity.” Not dissimilar to the boundlessness of space is the nature of invention and the artist’s imagination, certainly as food for thought. If you’re interested in exploring more of Beauchamp’s fascinating collection, an extensive portfolio is available to view online exhibiting his multi-disciplined line of technical work. Kristy Campbell (artist & writer) www.axisweb.org/p/kristycamp kristycamp17@gmail.com Instagram: @kristycamp Benjamin Beauchamp beauchampartwork.wixsite.com/beau World Space Week www.worldspaceweek.org
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Falcon Meadow
A special award for a special place Laura Myatt, from Falcon Meadow Community Trust, shares some good news about an award win
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veryone involved in Falcon Meadow has been inspired by the project to conserve and preserve this wonderful piece of ancient land by the River Waveney. We are thrilled that the hard ork of so many people has no been o ially recognised by the prestigious Norfolk Community Biodiversity Awards scheme, which celebrates the achievements of groups and individuals in enhancing habitat and helping people to enjoy nature. Falcon Meadow Community Trust has been highly commended for its work in helping to make the four-acre meadow an integral part of the community by engaging people of all ages and from all backgrounds in conservation work and fundraising. What makes this award so special is that the conservation project has captured the imagination of, and united, the whole community, and it’s the culmination of four years of tireless work by a host of volunteers. People who give up their precious time come rain or shine to do the hard physical work needed to develop and maintain the meadow, plus many others who are fundraising and beavering away to make it all happen.
The result is a superb space that’s now not only a haven for flora and fa na m h of it rare and protected, but also a wonderful public space for dog alking anoeing ildlife at hing fishing and for all the great community events we hold such as the annual Duck Race, Dog Show, bat and moth sleep-outs, and many others. The uncertain future of this superb local water meadow has now been secured, and both wildlife and the public can enjoy it for many years to come. The much-loved meadow is a very unusual place, because it’s the only remaining riverside green space accessible to local people, so its sale into private hands o ld have meant a signifi ant loss to people and, potentially, nature. Falcon Meadow really is at the heart of our community, and as a trust it’s our aim to engage as many people as possible, whether they are happy to get their hands dirty in a working party, take their hildren ild amping for the first time or take part in craft or social events to help raise funds. his year e have ome into onta t ith aro nd 70% of the population of Bungay through our range of activities, and there are very few communities hi h an boast this level of engagement and
enthusiasm. We are very lucky that in Bungay extraordinary numbers of people are willing to get involved in community projects. The sheer joy and pleasure that people of all ages get from the meadow is so satisfying and it makes all the hard work worthwhile. So this award is for everyone who has worked so hard. Well done! A huge thank you for all your time and e ort it o ldn t have happened itho t yo and it’s so great to get a pat on the back! If you can spare time to volunteer on the meadow, go to www.falconmeadow.org.uk
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Recipe
BLACKBERRY LEMON CREAMS From Juliette at Fredrick’s Fine Foods, in Diss This is a really simple recipe to make using any fruit — or even without the fruit! The ‘custard’ does not require cooking in an oven, but could easily have a brûlée sugar topping added if you wish. Serves 6-8 (depending on the size of your ramekins) INGREDIENTS
1 lemon skin thinly pared with a vegetable peeler 600ml double cream 4 large egg yolks 6 tablespoons caster sugar 200g raspberries or blackberries or any other fruit
METHOD 1. Place the double cream in a saucepan and put the lemon skin in. Gently heat on the hob until it reaches scalding point, then remove from the heat and allow to infuse for about 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar until light and creamy, and once the cream has infused pour the cream over the egg yolks and sugar, whisking all the time. 3. Return the custard to the saucepan and place over a low heat. Stir continuously until the custard
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br l e hi h sadly for li e had proved so pop lar that there as none of it left and date and almond ookie lso baked heese ake ith ream aramel sa e and a pie e of honey omb his latter o ld be perfe t for me li e opted for i e ream hi h she seemed to en oy ith my little g of fresh ream n addition to the aramel sa e and honey omb the ream as st one alorie too far for me he af is li ensed for al ohol and there are toys and books for hildren ogs and bikes are el ome in the overed o rtyard garden and there are bike ra ks at the rear of the garden e ill go again ne t time e are in B ngay to sample some of the s r mptio s akes e spotted in the indo Bottom line
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Food
Japanese food for beginners The concept of Japanese cuisine can be a little daunting for some people, so in this article Charlotte Nakamoto, who owns Momiji Japanese Restaurant in Harleston with her husband Taka, talks about Japanese food and the di erent styles of dining.
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n Japan, most restaurants specialise in a particular type of food, such as sushi, noodles, high class seasonal cuisine (with a price tag to match), or tempura; deliciously light battered vegetables and seafood such as tiger prawns, squid and soft shell crab. You name it, there’s a restaurant specialising in it! If you are looking for a variety of dishes, you would head to the local izakaya for a relaxed evening of eating and drinking. The dining style is communal, like Spanish tapas, and the dishes are cooked to order and brought to your table as soon as they are ready — where they are snapped up by hungry chopstick wielding diners! Everyone can try a bit of everything and if something gets the thumbs up you just order another plate. Dishes can include edamame beans st ed d mplings kats rry juicy marinated salmon, or pan fried steak with ginger and honey. Many restaurants in Japan will have a set menu, and this takes the stress out of ordering and works particularly well for beginners or large groups. It
comprises a variety of dishes to give a cross section of the menu, at an attractive price. Izakaya restaurants in Japan don’t generally serve sushi, due to the expertise required and the need for s premely fresh fish on a daily basis here is nothing better than made-to-order deliciously fresh s shi and sing s shi grade fish is a m st B t it s not all abo t the fish For s shi hefs getting the rice just right is a real art, with many techniques available. Sushi rice is a perfect balance of cooked rice, salt, sugar and either red or white vinegar, sometimes sake. The best chefs take their time ith this spe ifi pro ess as it an make the most amo nt of di eren e to the taste Japanese food really does have something for everyone. So why not give it a go — it’s relaxing, delicious and your taste buds will love you forever?!
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By Helen Baczkowska, Conservation
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ith their ability to curl into a tight, spiky ball, hedgehogs are probably Britain’s most recognisable land mammal. They are simple souls, happy foraging for earthworms, beetles or other invertebrates and are found in towns and villages as well as the countryside. In summer, baby ‘hoglets’ are born in a nest of grass and will start foraging with their mother after a few weeks. In late autumn or winter, hedgehogs will hibernate in a snug pile of leaves, usually at the base of a hedge, under logs or low scrub. Sadly, hedgehogs are now widely considered endangered, largely due to a loss of habitat for foraging, hibernating and breeding. Increased pressure from building development, danger from roads and changes to the way we farm and garden have had a serious impact on this species, which thrives in a landscape where scrub, ponds and rough grassland are connected by hedges. For the hedgehogs on our doorstep, there are many
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Nature sites. Leave these areas undisturbed over winter and give long grass or wilder areas a quick check before strimming or clearing. ike ise he k ompost bins leaf piles bonfires and pampas grass before clearing or burning. If you buy or make a hedgehog home, leave it in a quiet corner of the garden and clean it out when it’s empty (check first Hedgehogs need access to water all year and a shallow bowl of water will be welcomed in hot weather, but make sure ponds have a ramp or gently sloping edge so they can get in and out safely. Some garden chemicals can be harmful to hedgehogs, although the most harmful slug pellets are now banned from sale. Avoid garden chemicals wherever possible, tie up sports or garden netting when not in use and use taut or rigid netting that hedgehogs cannot become tangled in.
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Making gardens hedgehog friendly is an important step on the road to recovery for this distinctive little animal, and the reward of seeing them sn ing abo t at night makes the e ort ell orth hile f yo find a hedgehog in distress espe ially a late autumn baby that’s too small to hibernate, keep it in a pet carrier or box with high sides and with direct access to heat, such as a hot ater bottle or even a plasti bottle filled ith warm water wrapped in a towel. Seek help immediately from the RSPCA or local animal sanctuary and do not give food or water until you have spoken to someone for advice. www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/hedgehogs
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lthough we don’t actually have a formal celebration of Halloween in the village, pumpkin lanterns mushroom on front steps and gardens as the end of October approaches. The dog is both tricked and treated by these decapitated orange heads, grinning toothily from porch and lawn, as we make our way past on daily walks – chilly now the mornings are sharper and the afternoons shorter. A yolky sun illuminates the trees and, yes, the weather can still be glorious, but the build-up is slower now and the warmth fades swiftly as teatime approaches. It’s back to the body warmer, scarf and gloves he ornflake r n h of fallen leaves and that certain nip in the air have set the seal on summer’s departure. It is quiz season. What could be better than piling into the Village Hall on a Friday evening, the week’s toil freshly sho ered o bottle of plonk in hand Gossip and nibbles are swapped, tidbits absorbed and even the odd question answered. It’s dark when we emerge, peeling from the fug into a surprising chill. Relaxed and refreshed, we have the luxurious prospect of two days’ ‘rest’ to look forward to. It’s a full year since 12 of us did our First Aid training. Over the course of three weeks, Wednesday evenings in the Village Hall revealed ever more alarming scenarios we could be presented with. Hot, sweet tea was needed just to see us through the videos – burns and scalds, gashes and heart attacks. Possessed of new knowledge both comforting and
alarming, how carefully we made our respective ways home, danger now lurking in every ditch and hedgerow. A refresher is now due, and we await our reunion with the plastic cadavers. Mouth shields at the ready, a ronyms relearned Hello an yo hear me m here to help,” phone on loudspeaker and check for a pulse. November 5 is swift upon the heels of ‘All Saints’, yielding at least a week of pops and bangs. Our pyro‘technic’ local is happy to impress. Are we celebrating or under attack one wonders, as mortar strength e plosions ro k ottage ho se and barn As children we wrote our names in the cold night air with red hot sparklers, and delighted in the gorgeous red or green plumes of a Bengal Light, a mere match-strike away. We would pore over the glass counter in toyshop, hardware store or garage, mesmerised by rockets, roman candles and Catherine wheels. The wrappers alone conjured whooshes, sparks and cascades, and our excitement was deepened by anticipation, and the need for a ‘responsible adult’ to light the blue touch paper. Back then, just as now, we loved sausages and to ee apples so m h more deli io s ons med outside. We might not have had hummus, salsa and guacamole, but jacket potatoes ruled the night. Spuds so old and grey that, once successfully scrubbed clean, a lengthy sojourn in the oven yielded ambrosial fl to flood ith b tter and skins you could have fashioned into moccasins.
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thro gho t the year t ll en o rage yo to go o tside to admire and carry out a bit of maintenance, as little and often makes tasks less daunting. Favourite plants come in all shapes and sizes, and some of the best are not chosen by you but by others as gifts to mark an occasion, or as cuttings from their o n garden ots of plants are spe ial be a se of the memories they evoke, such as places you’ve been, holidays you’ve enjoyed, times in the past from your childhood, or thoughts of people who are no longer around. Getting outside into the garden is addictive and it brings the opportunity to step back from life’s everyday hassles into your own tranquil space, after all it’s hard to be stressed or angry for long when you’re surrounded by the scents, sounds and colours that nat re brings o make the opport nity to reate a better space to relax in and enjoy, and soon you may not be looking at just your favourite plant but one of your favourite places.
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ICING 200g icing sugar About 30ml clementine (or orange) juice Orange blossom water Orange zest, edible petals, etc, to decorate
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Poetry Corner These beautiful poem ms are from Martin Edmonds, from Bedingfield near Eye He has been a thatch her for 40 years, and most of his poems co ome to him while he’s on a rooff! Martin Edmonds
SHE’S PLAN TING OUT HER WIND OW BOX
She’s planting out her window box Young shoots are showing through She thinks about the springtime And the garden she once knew
Buds and blooms open up They scent and colour summer long She thinks about those happy days When they were young and strong
here ere primroses and da odils Sweet violets white and blue She thinks about her husband And when their love was new
Sunset’s falling sooner now Petals drop, the show is done She gathers up her winter shawl Tries not to think of what’s to come
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LA DI ES WH O LU NC Hd time
have a goo We’re ladies who lunch, we ine e appre iate art e sip fine a nibble than e mor no so ght, Watching our wei le gigg a of fond But believe you me, we’re thrive on variety We’re ladies who lunch, we society ory hist l loca the We run und in the hall We move some chairs aro to us all And invite a nice man to talk
say hello and ho are yo She says the weath er’s warm say like yo r hair that ay She says approach ing storm talk to her she talks to me n o r spe ial ay e pe t yo see he r too Even do n yo r ay
support one another We’re ladies who lunch, we er to cover Devouring books from cov we’ve read ics top the uss We always disc work, or dead Our husbands are hard at
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LOCAL HISTORIAN
MEMORIES OF BURSTON Local historian, Dennis Cross from Diss, shares with us his fascinating olle tion of old post ards fo sing on a di erent village in every issue. This issue, we take a walk down memory lane in Burston.
B rstton tattion ond don bo nd d la de Hamilton e press an be seen passing thro gh at 60mph. Platforms were removed when the passenger servi e stopped and the signal bo ent in the s hen gates ere repla ed by barriers
Burston Board School 1905. The school and the master s ho se ere b ilt in 18 1875 for ÂŁ850. The school was enlarged in 1895, to accommodate a further 90 ch hildren, costing a further ÂŁ140. Mr W William Thomas Sutton was headmaster an nd the population of the village was 314.
Burston County Primary School in 1952.
Class pupils as follows: Back row, row (l-r): (l r): Shirley Garnham, Glynis Ward, Linda Bunting, Jean aylor lan Ba ter ommy Bloomfield Bobby Elmer. Middle row, (l-r): Dennis Drane, Doreen Mullenger, Terry Fairweather, Ronnie Tripp, Freddy Churchyard, teacher Mrs Dowling. Front ro l r eran e tevens a l ansb ry obin otter hilip rner oy a e avid Bowen, Paul Wymark.
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B rston ost e tores postmarked Situated near the church facing the green and the ro n p b he shopkeeper as r Bolton he Bolton family also ran the ost e Stores in Gissing.
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Burston Rectory, postmarked 1906. The rectory as b ilt in by the ev emple enlarged in 1862 and sold in the 1950s. It’s now a hospital.
B t Windmill Wi d ill 1922. 1922 It existed i t d until til 1930 Burston hen it as totally destroyed by fire he o ner r illiam k reb ilt the mill as a much more modern structure. In 1994 it as taken over by B a ls and is no o ned by ForFarmers
An invoice from Tuck’s of Burston.
B rston tation pened by the Eastern Union Railway on 2 July 1849, it o ered a servi e to ondon and later a section to Norwich Victoria. The journey time to Norwich was 46 minutes. Burston tation losed on ovember
he orfolk ost ard l b meets reg larly in ro se in or i h and ne members are very welcome. The next meetings are on tober and ovember Dennis is also the author of several local history books that an be p r hased by contacting him direct.
A Trip Back in Time
Dennis Cross has produced his own fascinating 2020 calendar which features old photographs of Diss and surrounding villages. To order, call Dennis on 01379 651897. All proceeds to Big C.
If readers h have any local l l postcards d off Diss or the surrounding villages, please get in touch with him after 7pm on 01379 651897. ©
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Stories from our region
SCAMS IN THE AUCTION il anha
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continues his fascinating tales from his days as an auctioneer, this time reminiscing about various scams
remember a furniture dealer buying a houseful of paintings for st ea h all by an artist called Batchelder. Thinking himself smart, and to p sh the pri e p he then entered as many as he o ld in every lo al saleroom and in all lo al papers nder a bo n mber ill be paid for any painting by Bat helder eedless to say he got no replies! here ere lo al attle market type a tioneers ho by tradition o ld pay o t d ring the sale if required to do so. One dealer going bad emptied his anti e sto k into s h a eekly sale omeone ompletely nkno n to the a tioneers bo ght most of it and as never seen again he dealer had already been paid o t and the a tioneers ere st k ith a load of nsaleable goods n the s people ere told not to sell their anti es to kno kers people ho ame alling at the door yet many fell vi tim to s ams here as a fello ith a pom pom hat ho o ld all asking for pianos, saying he could give ÂŁ200 for any piano. lot of old ho seholds still had them and o ld get rid of them at any price. In fact there used to be piano breaking contests held at village fetes. ome in they o ld say here pon pom pom o ld tinkle the ivories then yes that s fine
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eep an eye on what s in season and you ll get the ost out of all the fresh local produce that orfolk and u olk have to o er. uliette fro redrick s ine oods in iss shares her favourites for ctober and ove ber.
Beetroot – don’t neglect the lovely and colourful beetroot, try using it in a hummus to make a really delicious dip, or make some moist beetroot and chocolate brownies.
Cobnuts, walnuts and chestnuts – make the most of our home grown nuts, cobnuts are like hazelnuts and well worth seeking out. Walnuts need no introduction and are so much sweeter when fresh. Chestnuts are great in both sweet and savoury dishes.
Kale – all varieties of kale are packed with healthy st se them in a pesto to en oy with pasta, or make some kale, pea and ricotta fritters nd hat abo t making a rispy filo pie with kale, ricotta and lemon zest?
Quince – this beautiful and fragrant fruit is lovely st piled in a bo l as a dramati centrepiece, but don’t forget to eat them! Superb cooked in a crumble with apples, or wonderful roasted with pork or wild boar.
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Swede – not the most glamorous vegetable, but a great alternative to potato for topping cottage pie or fish pie lso deli io s in so ps and ith your Sunday roast. Celeriac – try celeriac mash or chips, add to leeks to make a reamy and filling so p or en oy its s btle flavo r in a eleria risotto
FRUIT Apples – liven up your coleslaw by grating in some apple, or make some delicious strudel ith filo pastry Damsons – the best am ever b t also lovely also pair well made into a crumble. Damsons D with savoury dishes such as the ats. stronger game meats
FISH Clams – hat o ld be ni er than a reamy fish chowder and some homemade soda bread…go on, have a go? Scallops – such a treat, why not recreate the classic Coquille St Jacques; the combination of scallop, creamy sauce and potato gratin really is yummy?!
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THE START OF Anglia Television By author and historian Michael Chandler
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he Television Act of 1954 gave ITA the power to bring in services other than the BBC, and ITV started broadcasting in London from September 1955.
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By Mary Thompson, director of Waveney Heritage at Brockdish
fter a year of ups and downs — but mostly ups — we at Waveney Heritage have recently celebrated our first birthday. And what a year it’s been!
We are a CIC (Community Interest Company) which is a new form of company designed for social enterprises that want to use their profits and assets for public good. Our aim is to develop and run activities relating to the catchment of the River Waveney which benefit the community. The organisation is run entirely by volunteers and I work alongside fellow directors Robin Twigge and Margaret Griffiths. The Waveney Heritage Centre is in the old primary school building on Grove Road, in Brockdish; a spacious, airy building with a long history. It was set up as a school, even before the Education Act of the late 1800s, by the wealthy rector George France and a number of the ‘great and the good’ in the village. The building was previously the poor house, so it already had a long history of benefiting the community. When the school closed three years ago, the owners Norwich Diocese were eager to see this tradition continued, as were all of us in Brockdish! A lease was finally agreed and Waveney Heritage took over. Over the past year we have held two major exhibitions, had twice monthly talks on a wide range of topics, visited Norfolk and Suffolk archive centres to research the past of the many ancient listed buildings in Brockdish and the adjacent village of Needham, investigated the family histories of local families,
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Theatre Royal Norwich — 19-23 November he story of a top recording artist from her origins in Cuba to international singing stardom is taking centre stage this winter at Norwich Theatre Royal.
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he trend for body fitness ontin es and even in more remote areas the sele tion of lasses is h ge yoga pilates spinning and many others attra t men and omen in almost e al n mbers o if men are so keen on keeping their bodies fit hy do they pay less attention from the ne k p y lients are omen b t the n mber of blokes seeking s perb skin is no gro ing and they are seeing fantasti res lts o haps here are five e ellent reasons hy yo sho ld onsider a professional fa ial 1.
leanse like no other leanse yo have ever had his is parti larly vital if yo have a beard so that o nts for at least of the men o t there beard prevents the removal of b ilt p skin ells and oil aro nd the hair folli le leading to dry flaky skin and ingro n hairs Having a beard does not prevent yo from having a professional skin treatment e fa ialists st se o r o n magi methods
2. n orporating steam into the fa ial stim lates s eat glands to help lean and soften the ontents of pores if they need e tra tion he armth en o rages blood flo and so o ygenates the skin team an in orporate fab lo s essential oils to rela or enliven and is a great migraine reliever stomised treatment an take are of a ne rosa ea or any spe ifi on ern 3. rofessional e foliation an in l de the se of H s alpha hydro y a ids or fr it en ymes to remove old skin ells hile penetrating into the deeper levels to stim late the prod tion of ollagen and fibroblasts the prin iple ells of onne tive tiss e that give density to the skin t s
a bit like removing the gro ting bet een damaged tiles b ild p of old ells makes yo r skin look flat and d ll en o rages bla kheads and in reases the depth of age lines 4.
fa ial in the right hands is not namby pamby pampering it s a orko t in its o n right good fa ial ill in orporate massage not soft stroking b t manip lation of the m s le gro ps that lift and s pport yo r fa e and give it its yo thf l str t re hat fab lo s massage ill also ontin e a ross the ba k of the sho lders releasing tension p into the ne k and the base of the sk ll hiats press re points are stim lated red ing heada hes and sin s problems ymphati drainage red es p ness aro nd the eyes and redefines the a
5. o ll look great and dis over hy yo r partner loves it so m h t s an ho r or more of bliss ith ama ing benefits on e a month and yo don t even have to b y a ro nd after ards
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HOW TO LOSE ‘mummy tummy’….quickly! Coltishall Clinic looks at treatments that can beat the post-baby bulge
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any women struggle to lose ‘mummy tummy’. Pregnancy stretches the abdominal skin and muscles, and hormonal changes cause the body to store fat and fluid. While a lot of these changes get better with time, many mums struggle to get back to their prebaby shape. Combine this with an increasing workload, childcare, work and family pressures — it’s difficult to find time for long hours of exercise and calorie counting unless you have a lot of help. To top this, if you do manage to lose weight, you find fat disappears from areas you don’t want it to, such as your face or bust, but those persistent fatty deposits on your tummy just won’t shift! And if you’ve had a caesarean, the scar often tethers down the skin and results in a small bulge of overhanging fat above. So what can you do? If you’re gradually getting back into shape and happy with the progress you’re making then that’s great, carry on with the good work. But if you’re struggling there are a few alternatives that can get your body back into the shape you want. One of the best modern solutions is laser liposculpture, which literally sculpts your new body shape with a laser. If you have excess skin then you might consider a mini tummy tuck, which is a
good option if you also want a scar revision. The advantage of this over a traditional tummy tuck is that recovery is quick and you don’t have a long scar. If you have stretch marks and loose skin, this can be tighttened by non-surgical treatments. Fat dissolving injections can be good for small areas of fatt, but not recommended for larger areas. Therre is a lot of controve ersy about their use an nd when you consider th he cost of the injections to achieve mild resultss at best, laser liposu uction is a far superior op ption, because it’s minimally invasive and provides ‘w wow’ results at comparable cost. But don’t ru ush into a treatment, it’s very important to wait at least a yearr after childbirth before considering g any surgical opttions.
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Flooring
FLOORING TRENDS for autumn Carpets, tiles or parquet? Nicola Hool from Eye Flooring looks at how the right choice can bring a unique style to your home.
that complements your interior colour scheme. In contrast to this, with luxury vinyl tiles there is also the up and coming trend of using di erent olo rs and patterns to reate a ni e floor design This trend has been around for a little while, but has increased in popularity with more colours and designs becoming available. New pastel tones brighten small and dark spaces and are the perfect choice for subtle schemes and traditional homes. ry sing di erent tile si es to add a modern twist. Victorian style deco tiles are also very popular at the minute, and in the right space these designs can make a real statement, especially in hallways to create a stunning entrance to your home. As an alternative, tiles can be used to create a feature border to hallways, or even kitchen islands or firepla es
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ith autumn upon us, and more time being spent indoors, this is the perfect time to start thinking about home improvements — and flooring is often high on the agenda. It’s not something that needs to be replaced often, but when it does the task can be daunting and you need to choose something you will be happy to live with for years to come. Over the last year or so, more traditional flooring s h as parquet has soared in popularity
and it seems this trend is set to continue. It looks just as e e tive in smaller areas s h as hallways, as it does in larger areas of the home. With the popularity of parquet, other designs such as herringbone, pleats and basket weave have all made a comeback, and these can look stunning in traditional cottages through to new builds. With a large range of colours and styles, there is something to suit any home and décor. Try using t o or three di erent shades or tones to create a unique design
Over winter months, carpets are superb for super soft, deep pile comfort. While grey is still going strong in the colour department, we are also seeing a lot more greens and terracottas. These colours will add depth and warmth, while still remaining neutral enough so you don’t have to change your entire décor around them. When choosing a new carpet, be sure to take samples home to look at olo rs ill look di erent in your own lighting and décor, especially tonal shades like greys lay aro nd ith di erent textures from berber carpets, which add warmth and texture, to s per soft man made fibres for a luxe look and feel.
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Faith fight and couple’s first wedding anniversary 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 Tom and Amy Stevenson made their wedding vows to one another a year ago, the words ‘in sickness and in health’ could not have been more poignant. his o rageo s o ple ho elebrated their first wedding anniversary on 1 September, undertook a journey of faith, hope and prayer when Tom was diagnosed with a grade four aggressive brain tumour just after he proposed to Amy. But despite everything they continued to make plans for their wedding reception at Norwich Cathedral. ogether ith their h r h they stood defiant against the odds, believing and trusting God would heal. Tom explains: “After gruelling treatment and lots of prayer, doctors gave the all clear, although they fully expected the tumour to have grown again. It was a big miracle.” The Wymondham maintenance man underwent a seven-hour operation, 30 sessions of radiotherapy and six months of chemotherapy in 2017, with Amy often at his side. In addition, the couple sought prayer from a Christian team from Andrew Womack Ministries. “Since then the colour came back into my cheeks, I became more lively and I was healed,” says Tom. Amy bought her wedding dress before the hospital scans revealed that the tumour had gone. She says: “I was trusting God that he had put us together for a reason and we set the date, because if God really wanted us to get married Tom would be well. We lived in hope and faith and had our wedding day as a positive fo s amid the di lties aying the vo s in sickness and in health, was so real because having gone through what we did they meant a lot.”
growth. I went through a lot, but I don’t remember because I was so young.”
Tom says: “When the day came it was incredible. I felt so loved by friends and family and I could not stop smiling. People were so generous with their time and they were so excited that we were getting married.”
In April 2017 Tom had a blackout and, while awaiting an investigative s an he s ered a sei re collapsed and was taken to hospital. “Tests revealed a tumour on the right side of my brain,” he says. “At first as sho ked and angry be a se had st proposed to Amy, but my faith has been enlarged and I am fully committed to Jesus who healed me. Although I still have an MRI scan every three months, am not defined by hat happened and together e are looking to the future.”
For Tom, it was the second time he had battled with health issues. “When I was three my parents went through a worrying time when I had a non-cancerous tumour at the back of my left eye to the bottom of the brain stem and an operation removed 80% of the
Amy adds: “We have learnt how precious life is and we want to make the most of our time together making precious memories. When you are tested like we were, and God has done the impossible, there isn’t really anything he cannot do.”
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ortgage rates may have fallen sharply in recent years, but that doesn’t mean the job of finding the most s itable home loan has got any easier he n mber of di erent mortgages on o er is mind boggling and even if yo ve already orked o t hether it s a variable rate or fi ed rate product that’s best, you still need to fathom how long yo ant to fi for eigh p all the fees and try to fig re o t the heapest deal for yo Unlike loans or credit cards the answer isn’t as simple as looking at a best buy table on a comparison website, although many lenders still market attention grabbing interest rates, hoping this ill be s ient to in stom from those who don’t take the time to shop around or use the services of an independent mortgage broker. Unfortunately, some lenders only sell their products directly via branch networks or, increasingly, online — a situation which has hit the brokers hard.
Banks and building g societies continue to develop p prod ts ith profit margins based on a ide range of rate and fee combinations, and while this may work for their business, for the man on the street it can be a big headache. One of the biggest problems for consumers is working out which is the most appropriate mortgage based on the total cost, which means not just the interest rate but also the associated fees which
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Christmas Spectacular
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Friday 6 - Sunday 15 December
s the Co-op Juniors head into a glittering 15th year at Snape Maltings, the scale of their annual Christmas Spectacular continues to reach dizzying heights. This year’s show remains the largest amateur production in the UK. In 2018 they welcomed a staggering 100,000th audience member to their family friendly spectacle! Don’t miss this magical Christmas song and dance variety treat for all the family, which features an award-winning cast of over 100 talented young performers, a live orchestra, and over 1,000 dazzling costumes. Lucy Allen heads up the creative team this year: “I’m delighted to direct and choreograph this year’s Spectacular. It’s wonderful to be part of such an ambitious production and exciting to play an important role in the
development of these talented young people.” With tickets from £15 for every performance and all Over 60 and Under 16 tickets on 6 December available for just £15, if you book early you can get a fantastic deal in excellent seats. Snape Maltings is a truly stunning location to celebrate Christmas. With free parking and many festive shops on site you can really make this a magical day out. If you can’t drive there, contact your local coach operator ho also o er regular trips to the production. Tickets from snapemaltings.co.uk/ spectacular or on 01728 687110.
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THIS ISSUE WE L VE FIRST, AND BEFORE ALL THINGS Kate Wilby
View our region from a di erent perspe tive ith this fas inating sele tion of lo al titles from Holly Ainley of Jarrolds’ Book Department
Book ild £9.99 ary hapman a oman ahead of her time dedi ated her life to aring for those ith mental ill health and b ilt or i h Bethel treet hospital in a san t ary for the poor l nati ks of or i h fter dis overing ho little is kno n of ary lo ally a thor and relative ate ilby as inspired to tell the story of this remarkable lo al heroine
WHEN WAR CAME TO WYMONDHAM Adrian and Anne Hoare
oppyland £10.95 n the s ymondham as self ontained and self s ient a shopper s paradise st over people en oyed a iet life hen ar ame it bro ght ith it many ne fa es eva ees onstr tion orkers ref gees members of the armed for es and meri an servi emen here ere many ad stments to be made his book do ments the to nspeople s e perien es ords and a tions as ell as those of their artime visitors
ILLUSTRATED TALES OF NORFOLK John Ling
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mberley £14.99 he histori o nty of orfolk has more than its fair share of strange tales From an ient legends thro gh stories of the s pernat ral to more modern do mented ases there is m h to tell ohn ing brings together all kinds of stories from aro nd the o nty in l ding spooky and ghostly tales folklore it h raft sm ggling mysterio s m rders and m h more
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as ot edia £29.95 onathan le is a farmer t rned painter ho has a love for the orfolk lands ape and the reat res that inhabit it His portfolio of ater olo rs and oils ranges from his home pat h in the Bre ks to oastal orfolk and even to eland as he tra ks the pink footed geese highly a omplished artist inspired by and on e omplimented by ir eter ott onathan s ork is highly olle table His first book gathers together his personal a o nt of being a shepherd t rning to art and spending his time on marshland by the rivers and along the oast of orfolk ore than paintings are reprod ed a ross large format pages and the book as on eived and reated holly in orfolk
RIVERS OF NORFOLK Tor Falcon
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