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86 Recipe for Nigel Slater’s marmalade tart
78 Beauty - ways of improving your complexion
34 Memories of Stoke Ash
89 Review find your perfect toaster
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91 Five minutes with ….. Joyce Dunbar
92 Find a local business or service in our directory
63 Canine communication with Julia Collins
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40 Art - James Mayhew explores exquisite ceramics
47 Nature - making green hay with Norfolk Wildlife Trust
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29 Seasonal food - wonderful ways with leeks
81 Skincare with Geraldine Walters
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58 Recipe for Rachel Khoo’s chocolate bark
12 Local walk around Caistor St Edmund Roman Town
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30 Cake recipe for the “Tazlova” with roasted figs and hazelnuts
8 Good news from our region
24 Wildlife - bring wildlife into your garden this autumn
45 Recipe for Marco Pierre White’s chicken chasseur
37 Greenfingers with Alan Titchmarsh
75 Book reviews - what we are loving this autumn
76 Caught in the act with Olivia Colman
14 Get outdoors with Walk Norfolk 2022
85 Money on my mind with Martin Lewis
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Poetry Corner - Maureen Marlow from Sheringham
16 New to the region Norwich Theatre Beyond
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53 Art - Norfolk Open Studios
57 Men, music and mental health
73 How to boost your mood with probiotics
64 Fashion - purple picks for autumn Village Notice Board
23 Garden Jottings from The Garden Enclosure
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Norwich Theatre’s Mission: We provide creative experiences, rooted in the art of Performance and secure in our sense of Place, which generate positive impact for all People and inspire Prosperity in all its forms.
“Ouraction.strategy has been truly co-created and is all the stronger for it. We engaged with audiences, participants, artists, stakeholders, communities and partners to broaden the creative experiences we offer, to increase our impact, to become more inclusive, and to be even more representative of the communities, artists and audiences with whom we work.
The strategy is available to read and watch on Norwich Theatre’s website norwichtheatre.org
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Performance might sound expected: as a major UK performing arts organisation and the largest in the East of England, Norwich Theatre brings the very best performances in the world. The new strategy goes further, and gives equal prominence to supporting new and local talent and originating its own work, such
The People and Place pillars commit the charity to doing the very best it can to support local people and communities, and the regional and cultural economies.
as this summer’s stunning show, On Before, and the Christmastime essential Theatre Royal pantomime.
and our world. This pillar will include, the launch of a new Creative Matters season, with events exploring ways in which all of us can take climate
Norwich Theatre has launched a new four-year strategy focusing on the pillars of ‘Performance, People, Place and Prosperity’, unveiled in August at Norwich Playhouse.
But how about Prosperity? Norwich Theatre’s CEO and Creative Director, Stephen Crocker, said: “We believe we have the ability to support positive change, improve people’s wellbeing and generate prosperity for our city, our region, our sector
“It is hugely exciting to launch this strategy and we hope you join us for the amazing creative experiences it will provide and incredible positive impact it seeks to achieve!”
“We want to provide opportunities for young people and children who have been in or currently are in care, and offer them a safe space to enjoy our sports and activity offering.”
Stuart Jardine, Everyone Active’s contract manager, said: “We are immensely proud to launch this partnership in East Suffolk. We understand the vital role we play in supporting all areas of the community and feel this membership will make a real difference to many young people’s lives.
An exhibition taking place at the Forum in Norwich this autumn will celebrate specialist clinical NHS staff who deliver essential health and care services to people in their homes, and in community settings, throughout Norfolk.
The free membership can be accessed and set up through a referral system from local council family support teams. For further information, visit: health-and-wellbeing/about-us/what-we-offer/www.everyoneactive.com/
Waveney Valley Leisure Centre, in Bungay, is just one of the leisure centres in the area now offering free membership for children in care and care experienced young people.
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This year, Everyone Active launched its national Community Health and Wellbeing Strategy, with the aim to meet the needs of individual communities through programmes that support people to be physically active, and to feel happy and healthy.
Caring about sport and leisure
The initiative, run by awardwinning operator Everyone Active, in partnership with East Suffolk Council, aims to reduce the barriers between children and young people participating in sport and physical activity, and will give them free access to a range of facilities, depending on their age, including gym, swim, soft play and group exercise.
According to latest figures from the Department for Education for children looked after (CLA) in England, the number of children in care is at an all-time high, at more than 80,000 children or 67 in every 10,000.
NHS on show
Organised by Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (NCH&C), the free-to-attend public exhibition runs from Wednesday 26 October to Tuesday 2 November and will feature a display of paintings, photography and artwork telling the story of community healthcare in Norfolk.
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Reflecting on its past and looking to the future, the exhibition will explore NCH&C’s history and ‘roots’ in district nursing, while sharing stories and artwork to reflect the Trust’s place in the NHS Workingtoday.outin the community and the trust’s inpatient units, NCH&C employs a 2,500-strong team of nurses and health professionals, each one playing a vital, valuable role to ensure people can continue to live well at
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“This just scratches the surface of how our team members are caring for Norfolk people, and we urge people to visit the Forum this October half-term to learn more about their work.”
Anyone interested in a career in NHS community healthcare should also attend to find out more about job and training opportunities, as nursing, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation.
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Stephen Collman, CEO at NCH&C, says: “Community health and care is an essential but sometimes overlooked part
and families at home, and run pulmonary rehabilitation courses for people with a diagnosed respiratory condition.
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04. When you come to a path going right (there is a seat) walk down the hill, admiring the views. Cross back over the River Tas via the bridge with a gate at each end and turn left. At the tree standing alone (there is a seat overlooking the Tas) turn right and walk up the gentle slope towards the display panel, bear left along this part of the Roman Town wall.
05. Walk along the top of the wall overlooking the site on your right, until you reach a gate, turn left down into a field, then bear right. Walk around the bottom of the Roman Town, keeping it on your right.
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03. Go through the kissing gate and cross a bridge. Continue along the path. Turn left and cross the River Tas via the bridge with a gate at each end, then turn left and follow the field edge path, bearing right, then left. Keep walking clockwise around the edge of the field, (do not exit onto the road).
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02. Go through the gate and continue straight ahead, with the hedge on your left. Go through a second gate, passing the sewage works, then bear right and walk around the edge of the field, keeping the River Tas on your left – note the lovely clear water flowing over the river bed vegetation.
From the car park, walk through the gate opposite the entrance – not the gate on the right.
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At the end of the fence turn left, keeping the hedge immediately on your left.
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Walk along the grassy field keeping the Roman Town on the right and the sheep fence on the left.
02. Go through the gate and continue straight ahead, with the hedge on your left. Go through a second gate, passing the sewage works, then bear right and walk around the edge of the field, keeping the River Tas on your left – note the lovely clear water flowing over the river bed vegetation.
From the car park, walk through the gate opposite the entrance – not the gate on the right. Walk along the grassy field keeping the Roman Town on the right and the sheep fence on the left. At the end of the fence turn left, keeping the hedge immediately on your left.
06. Just before the 5-bar gate, turn right and follow the path in front of you, going through a wooden gate. Turn right and walk along the church access track to the church. Go around the church and through the gate, bear left, then right and go through the gate back into the car park.
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Amonth-long festival of access friendly walking events is taking place around Norfolk, from 1 October to 31 October. Walk Norfolk 2022 features a wide range of guided walks focusing on interests such as foraging, history, heritage, nature therapy, mindfulness, marine conservation, beach clean-up and dog walking.
to the Norfolk countryside for people of all abilities and backgrounds. Improving countryside access will enable communities to get outdoors and connect with nature, which in turn will have a positive impact on their health and wellbeing.Thewalking month has received support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Norfolk County Council, Geovation, and Norfolk Local Access Forum. A number of organisations have joined up as partners, including Vision Norfolk, West Norfolk Deaf Association, Musical Keys, Plover Rovers, Nansa, The Brecks Fen Edge & Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme, MONUMENT Project, Norwich Fringe project and many others.
Mr. David Atthowe, Walk Norfolk 2022 Coordinator at Pathmakers says: “We are really excited to be bringing an access
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Walk Norfolk 2022 is being organised by Norfolk-based charity Pathmakers, who are dedicated to improving access
For more information about Walk Norfolk 2022 and to sign up to any of the walks go to: www.pathmakers.org.uk
The majority of the walks will be access friendly and open to all, with many covering distances of 1 to 4 miles. It will include one of Norfolk’s first ever access friendly foraging walks, nature walks for people with disabilities and additional needs, walking art events, and walks for people living with dementia and their carers. The festival will also feature 31 daily self-guided walks covering all areas of the county.
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“With Norwich Theatre Beyond, expect to see fantastic and enthralling productions in unusual places and communityowned spaces. This new stage will be a hub for local theatre, supporting local artists and telling stories of the community that surrounds us,” adds Stephen.
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“Creativity has no boundaries, and neither does Norwich Theatre,” says CEO and Creative Director Stephen Crocker. “‘Beyond’ recognises the importance of accessing art in the places people live and reaching those who may not be able to access theatre by traditionalNorwichmeans.”Theatre Beyond sits alongside its other stages: Royal, Playhouse, Stage Two and Digital.
As a group, they are guided through the landscape, listening to a fictional retelling of Kett’s Rebellion. Along the way, they encounter actors playing the characters, as well as extraordinary visual performance brought to life by a community cast embodying the Rebels.
Norwich Theatre has launched a brand new stage: Norwich Theatre Beyond. It will see the theatre take shows that it has supported, produced or enabled out of its venues in Norwich and into the wider region.
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One of the newest shows going ‘Beyond’ is Rebel Rabble, produced by Norwich-based theatre company, Limbik, and supported by Norwich Theatre’s Artist Development programme. Rebel Rabble is a large-scale, immersive event on Mousehold Heath (16 Sep to 2 Oct). The production is inspired by the local history of Kett’sTheRebellion.showinvites a collective audience to a site-specific audio trail and promenade performance.
Norwich Theatre Breaks boundaries to go ‘Beyond’
The evening will begin at 6.30pm in the Sports Hall. It is an opportunity to visit the school and hear about what we offer in our highly successful sixth form.
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Even if the husband whose income is higher dies first, or goes into long term care, both of his wife’s pensions once she retires provide enough income to support her monthly outgoings.
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Stephen Poulter is well known across Norfolk and Suffolk as a teacher of adult leisure courses, and for the one-off talks he gives to local community groups. This autumn, Stephen is launching a programme of workshops and courses along the border between the two counties, which are open to people from all ages and backgrounds, on weekdays and weekends.
Stephen explains: “I’ve delivered a whole range of adult training for the WEA, Coastal Leisure Learning and other educational organisations for the past six years, and I now want to offer a range of subjects in my local area where there is currently no provision for these types of courses.
Stephen is very interested to hear from other potential tutors who could offer art, crafts, literature, history and other themedculturallycourses
On course for autumn workshops
“I particularly enjoy interacting with the many older retired people who attend my courses – not only because they enjoy learning in a relaxed and informal setting, but they also appreciate
talks at Stradbroke Community Centre on 30 September, where she will discuss her recent books on Wingfield Castle and Monks Hall in Syleham. Artist and photographer, Anna Partington, will be running a two day workshop on Pet Portraits in Watercolour at the Pennoyer Centre in Pulham in November.
Under the banner of Anglia Leisure Courses, Stephen will be teaching courses on Researching the History of Historic Buildings, exploring Historic Tours of Norfolk and Suffolk, and Adapting Plays and Stage Musicals for the Cinema, in Stowmarket, Stradbroke, Diss
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As the need for hedges to enclose fields and settlements has diminished, the demand for more ornamental hedging has developed. Evergreen choices might be required to create privacy, hide objects, or form a backdrop to more elaborate planting. Laurel and Thuja plicata are fast-growing and therefore create screening relatively quickly, but they require more ongoing maintenance to keep them in check, as opposed to Portuguese laurel, yew or holly, which are all fine choices for more modest spaces.
This type of hedge is best planted ‘bare root’ (dug from the field and transplanted while the plants are dormant during the colder months, November to the end of March). Most varieties will be available to order now, or container-grown choices are available all year round. Autumn
planting gives plants the longest chance of getting their roots down into the soil to help them get established, before the dryness of possible summer heatwaves means constant watering.
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reduce wind speeds and provide food and habitat for countless species of wildlife – all with a positive carbon footprint!
Autumn is approaching, bringing with it the risk of storms and gales, which can play havoc in a garden as gusty winds smash pots, snap supports, scatter debris and destroy old fences, but out of destruction comes opportunity! Pots can be replaced – this time choose wide bases for more stability and use a heavy loam-based compost such as John Innes for added weight and improved growing conditions.
A hedge is simply a row of plants either of the same type or a mixture of several species.
Check stakes for rot and try to be more tidy around your plot during autumn, and as for the collapsed fence, it’s decision time – do you replace it with a new one or plant a natural hedge instead?
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Hedges are a simple and cost-effective answer to defining boundaries. If they are grown well they are able to contain (or exclude) animals and people,
A traditional hedge would have been made up of native trees with one type being dominant, usually hawthorn or blackthorn, intermixed with others such as hazel, dogwood, field maple, dog rose, spindle and guelder rose, depending on local availability.
on windfalls, especially during harsh weather. But the more unusual visitors will also find their way to these winter stores, including fieldfares, redwings and waxwings – if you leave berries on the trees.
With this extremelysummer'shotweather, very little lawn mowing has been done on the scorched grass, and in my garden the fruit trees are dropping apples and pears all over the place. Now we're in the cooler autumn and winter period, it's a good idea to let the lawn recover by not mowing the grass and leaving all that fallen fruit to supply winter food for your garden birds.
for the best bits of fruit. Don’t forget that weed seeds in the lawn provide finches with extra nutrition too. So enjoy your lawn, and get your camera and binoculars ready!
WILDLIFE
Birds enjoying a windfall feast in Pete’s garden.
By TV camerman Pete Eveson
I have done this in my garden for many years, and have experienced the joy of watching the usual garden birds feasting
This doesn’t cost anything, and you’ll be providing extra food during the winter, and birdwatching amusement too, as they congregate and spar
With thanks to Pete Eveson, from Pulham Market. Pete is a TV cameraman who has worked on dramas, nature programmes, studio and outside broadcasts for both BBC and ITV.
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If you have a garden with fruit trees growing in the lawn, allowing the windfalls to stay on the grass over the winter will help the wild birds that visit your garden. Although many fallen fruit go soft and unsightly, they are a winter bonus to resident and migratory birds who will eventually eat every last scrap of the fruit, leaving the lawn clear for the first mow in the New Year.
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This relative of garlic, chives, shallots and onions has a sweet flavour that adds depth to any savoury dish. They are milder than most other alliums, which means they are delicious on their own, or as a side dish. The possibilities are endless. Here are some wonderful ways to enjoy this green and white joy!
A cracking idea!
Leeks and eggs are made for each other. Fold sautéed leeks into an omelette or scrambled eggs, add to a frittata for a scrumptious Italian treat, or use liberally in a quiche or tart.
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Spread the leek love!
How you cook leeks is important to get the most out of them. Three of the best ways are:
Roast – halve lengthways, chop into 1-inch chunks, and wash thoroughly. Then, toss them in olive oil, salt and pepper and bake at 220oc for about 20 minutes, or until tender.
Sauté – chop as above, warm a glug of olive oil in a large skillet
Grill – slice in half lengthwise, rinse and dry well, and grill both sides on medium-high until they’re well charred and tender.
over a medium heat, add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften, about 5 minutes.
3 tablespoons chopped toasted hazelnuts
3. Dollop into your preferred shape on the tray – these quantities will make a 23cm circle. Bake for 70 - 90 minutes until crisp on the outside and it just peels away from the paper. Cool in the oven. Top with whipped cream, the roasted figs and hazelnuts, then drizzle with the pink syrup from the dish.roastingServe as soon possible.as
The ‘Tazlova’ with roasted figs and hazelnuts
Now, they’re officially known as ‘Tazlovas’!
INGREDIENTS
First, roast the figs. Preheat the oven to 200ºC. In an ovenproof dish, place the halved figs cut side up in the wine/water, drizzle with honey and sugar, then roast for about 45 minutes until slightly caramelised. Cool.
3 tablespoons runny honey
275g caster sugar (55g per egg white)
- Ensure all equipment is spotless, as grease will affect the whipping.
- Separate each egg into a small bowl. If ANY yolk gets in the white, do not use it.
Cake:
400ml double cream, whipped Chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Use an electric whisk unless you’re a body builder!
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395kcal, 45g carbs perServesportion10
3 tablespoons wine or water
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Topping:
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2. Make the pavlova. Preheat the oven to 120ºC. Cover a large baking sheet with baking parchment. In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until combined, then add the cream of tartar and whip to soft peaks. Whisking slowly, add the sugar one tablespoon at a time, until thick and shiny. Fold in the hazelnuts.
Plain – omit the hazelnuts. Ginger and pineapple – fold 2 tablespoons of finely chopped crystallised ginger into the plain mix before baking and serve with pineapple scattered over the cream. Chocolate – fold 3 tablespoonfuls of cocoa powder into the plain mix. Top the cream with grated chocolate or chunks of your family’s favourite chocolate bars.
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
One of our lovely café team members, Taz, hadn’t baked much until persuaded to try this foolproof recipe for pavlova. Her first attempt was a huge success, selling out immediately; since then she’s gone on to create lots for us.
Variations:
For a lighter topping, use 50/50 full fat Greek yoghurt and whipped cream
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So what changes have Laurie and Donna put in place over the past two years, and what ambitions do they have for the future?
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“The support we have had from locals when we took the business back was wonderful. I think everyone is so pleased it’s returned to a family run business which has a real focus on outstanding customer service.”
Started by Trevor Scott in a rented barn some 40 years ago, the thriving business was acquired by Buildbase in 2007. But in 2020 Buildbase made the decision not to renew their lease, which lead to the Scott family bringing the business back into independent family ownership – and they are delighted to be in the driving seat onceBrotheragain. and sister Laurie Scott and Donna Eaton now oversee the business their father Trevor started
“Our aim is to be a one-stop shop for DIY and building materials, offering great value, service and an experience our competitors can’t match. We must never get complacent and we are always striving to improve even more, move with the times, and listen to what our customers want.”
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Building on a family treasure
The interior of the Baptist Chapel, c1910. Gas lamps were used to light the building. Rev Abner Morling lived in the village manse on Chapel Lane. Today, it has been restored to retain the decorative carpentry, wall and pulpit.
Memories of Stoke Ash
The Baptist Chapel on Chapel Lane in 1920. Records shows that this handsome building dates back to the 1800s.
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The village Post Office in the 1930s. It was run by Henry Lummis, who also ran the Village Stores alongside. Today, the Post Office is a private house. The population at this time was 248.
LOCAL HISTORY
Shown here in the 1930s, Stoke Ash Parish Church is All Saints, and flint, with dressings in the Norman and Perpendicular styles, and a tower containing four bells. The rector at this time was the Rev Frederick Perkins, who lived in the rectory.
Stoke Ash Post Mill, in Mill Lane, c1920. It dates back to the early 1800s and was working until the late 1930s. Local vandals burned it down in 1959.
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 Stoke Ash.
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Chapel Lane, in 1910, shows some delightful cottages, which were lived in by local farmworkers. These cottages have now been modernised and rebuilt.
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The beautiful White Horse pub is on the A140 to Ipswich on the crossroads to Thorndon and Thornham. This 1922 postcard shows the stables at the back of the building, now a car park. The pub was a coaching inn dating back hundreds of years and is still serving customers today. Frederick Aldous was the landlord at this time.
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too and require slightly longer in the ground, so planting now will mean they won’t be ready until nextAllsummer.ofthis proves that while many of us believe the end of the summer will gradually see our gardens lose their colourful, bountiful appeal, there is still plenty of work to do, and plenty of our outside spaces still to be enjoyed.
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Horticultural inspiration, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and much-loved presenter, Alan Titchmarsh, discusses putting early preparations in place for the cold season.
then, winter is coming! Okay, so it’s a way off yet, but getting our plans together early for what we want to see in our gardens in winter is actually a really good idea, even if the whole discussion feels a little, well, ‘out of season’, you might say!
And you can never ignore hardy, tough and tasty onions (and shallots); easy to plant, brilliantly versatile, and incredibly resourceful in the soil. Onions have a very long growing season
The notion of the winter vegetable is one we all stand by – rough, rustic, wholesome and happy. They are the meal mainstays of a season in which we want to be inside, wrapped up warm, with the products of our labour in front of us.
So
GREENFINGERS… with Alan Titchmarsh
Think about kale, brussels sprouts, parsnips, and who can resist the Jerusalem artichoke? These are all easy to get into the ground, simple to maintain, and will flourish as the year goes on, ready for picking just when the temperatures begin to drop sharply in November.
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In this case, definitely consider spinach, typically planted at the start of autumn, and carrots too. We associate carrots with sugary, summer flavours, but planted in November, and with a bit of protection, the Adelaide carrot flourishes across the colder months for an early spring treat.
You also need to start thinking about early spring vegetables –they’ll be longer in the ground but still working their magic through the winter months.
Leeks – a must on a winter plot – offer volume, flavour and spiciness right up until the soil freezes solid. Winter salads; rows of Lambs Lettuce, Land Cress and mustard, will need some protection from the elements, but once in the ground they are resilient and happy to be picked across the colder months, where they’ll regrow and keep the supply to your lunch table constant.
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Outside the bustling Gangway cafe Takeaway or dine in I follow the sound of jazz Amid the plentiful chatter, clinking crockery and laughing ladies
It’s a Saturday
One waits to meet another One sips coffee, coughs often whilst dragging on a fag One sits, briefly, then suddenly departs swiftly
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The masses have arrived Birds
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Maureen Marlow, from Sheringham, finds writing cathartic and penned this lovely poem about the town she loves. She runs her own dog sitting business, loves to travel and is a wild swimmer.
Bounds over and plants herself on mine
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Canines in every direction Dogs on laps Hounds in prams
Late morning
Amble at a leisurely pace
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Families with children, with dogs Friends coming together Couples and solos Wearing sunglasses, face masks, hats and scarves
or Full houSehold reMovAlS AMe dAy Service / 1
And those with all four feet on the ground
The coast hopper
Trying to dodge the slow moving traffic
A lady rebuffs her seat
Are you a poet from Norfolk or Suffolk? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Email a selection of poems and a bit about you to editor@village-people.info for the chance to be featured in a future issue.
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The first thing that strikes me about Polly Fern’s exquisite ceramics is the elegance. There is charm, even humour, but everything is delicately balanced, with clarity and a seemingly effortless sense of design.
Finely spun figures hold delicate dogs, skilfully drawn with a flick of a brush; leaves and branches entwine around stylish houses, and flowers spill around edges to frame the scenes; rhapsodic birds sit alongside heraldic lions and fleetingTheresquirrels.isadeceptive simplicity, and an almost folk-art naïvety that combines beautifully with the sometimes sophisticated purposes of her work – ornate vases, decorative plates, richly painted lampshades. There is so much of Polly in these designs, from her adored whippets, who in real life are usually found sleeping
under the studio desk, to her fascination with period ceramics, and Georgian homes.
She ended up working in a ceramics studio, learning new skills and techniques. She then began to release small, unique collections through her on-line shop, and placed a few pieces in galleries. A stint with Homes & Antiques magazine, illustrating maps for a monthly column, provided initial income, but Polly always believed she could succeed. “I knew I could, from the first time I sold a painting.”
firing ceramics goes wrong so often, you can’t be precious,” explains Polly. Part of the excitement is the possibility of not knowing the outcome. Things may go wrong, but the end result often has its own beauty.
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Much of her inspiration is drawn from her childhood, growing up in Norfolk, living in old houses with her cabinet-maker father and her mother, who is a
Chatting in her garden studio – shelves lined with plain vases and plates awaiting decorations and a kiln in the corner – it’s immediately clear that here is someone who absolutely loves her work. Living in the country, creating ceramics might seem a romantic idyll, but there are many frustrations and disasters along the“Becauseway.
Polly now lives with her partner, Richard, in a lovely Georgian cottage on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. She sees it as a blank canvas for her work. “When I couldn’t find the right wallpaper, I thought: “I’ll just make it!” Polly then taught herself to create repeats for wallpaper and ended up selling the result on her website. She also created her own tiles for a new kitchen. “Artists always have the most interesting homes,” she laughs.
I ask Polly a little more about the processes involved, and she shares some sketchbooks. “It’s not just making, decorating, glazing, firing, but also planning,
gardener. Polly initially specialised in Illustration at Norwich School of Art. But after trying an evening course in ceramics it was love at first sight. “I’ve always been focussed on making as well as drawing and painting – something I find very satisfying. When you are illustrating books it can only really be seen on paper. But I wanted my work to be seen in different areas; in homes, in gardens.”
Award-winning Suffolk author, illustrator and artist, James Mayhew, investigates inspiring art in the region
specially commissioned to create Greek-inspired tiles for the Metropolitan Museum shop in New York, and among her fans are film director Autumn De Wilde and interior designer Cath Kidston.Sowhat’s next for Polly Fern?
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It was certainly good, indeed inspirational, to meet Polly – and you can find out more by visiting her website or Instagram.
ART and developing new ideas.” Vases are first tried out with a card template, then a maquette. When she is happy with the design it will be constructed from clay. Other items like plates are made in a press mould – Polly doesn’t use a wheel – and then decorations like piped slip (liquid clay) are added before the design is painted.Liningthe shelves are hundreds of tiny ‘test tiles’, a reference library to record how different colours turn out in the firing process, knowledge only gained through trial and error. Polly also has a particular interest in lustreware, an application that creates a beautiful metallic shine onPolly’sceramics.success has been remarkable, as her huge Instagram following demonstrates. She has exported collections to Japan, been
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much,” she says, although she is currently working hard on pieces for a pop-up shop at the designer store Pentreath & Hall in London a week before Christmas. “I’ve got to fill a whole shop, it’s a lot of work, but it’ll be fun. It’s good to meet real people.”
“I don’t like to plan ahead too
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Rider Haggard, who was not only a prolific and best-selling novelist with such adventure stories as King Solomon’s Mines, and Allan Quatermain, but also farmed a 240-acre estate at Ditchingham. He was knighted for his agricultural reforms.
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4. Next, add the chicken stock pot and the tomato juice (with gravy browning if using). Shake the pan to gently work it in and turn the chicken pieces until fully coated in the liquid. Bring slowly to the boil to allow the chicken stock pot to dissolve, then add the tarragon and simmer for 5 minutes.
to the frying pan, placing them under the chicken so they cook.
3 tbsp tarragon, chopped
250g button mushrooms, finely sliced
1 chicken stock pot
3(100g)1/2tbsp brandy, optional
2. Put the floured chicken pieces into the hot olive oil, skin side down, and fry without moving the pieces until golden brown underneath. This should take around 8-10 minutes. Next, turn the chicken and fry until browned on the other side. Finely chop the shallots and add
2 tomatoes, skinned, de-seeded and finely diced
1. Gently heat half the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan. The oil should be hot, but not so hot that it scorches the floured chicken. Next, spread a layer of flour on a plate or a tray, and coat the chicken pieces evenly and thoroughly, shaking off any excess flour. This will add a golden brown colour to the cooked chicken and help thicken the sauce.
Marco Pierre White’s Chicken Chasseur
2 tbsp olive oil
3. If you’re using brandy, pour it in around the edge of the pan so that it runs underneath the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate. Add the wine in the same way, and cook for a further 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate and reduce the acidity.
2 shallots, very finely chopped
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5. While the chicken is simmering, take a separate frying pan and heat the remaining olive oil. Slice the mushrooms and add to the second pan, then fry for 3-5 minutes.
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
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1 tbsp plain flour, for coating
Serves 4
Either 1 small chicken, cut into 8 pieces, or 8 chicken thighs, or 8 chicken breast fillets (skin on or off)
7 tbsp white wine
2 1/2 cups tomato juice (with an optional touch of gravy browning added for extra colour)
The fearsome yet fantastically flamboyant Marco Pierre White shares his mouthwatering recipe for Chicken Chasseur.
6. Next, add in the parsley and diced tomato, shaking the pan to mix everything in well. Spoon the mushrooms, parsley and tomato over the chicken and garnish with sprigs of parsley, then serve.
A few sprigs of fresh parsley to garnish
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Green hay refers to the process of cutting hay from a local wildlife-rich site and taking the cut hay to a new site to help create new wildlife-friendly areas. A local site is best, as it preserves the local genes and the habitat requirements of the wildflowers are likely to be met if they are sourced nearby.
By Sue Grime, NWT Claylands Community Engagement Officer
workshop.’ The parish has also planted a woodland and created a raised bank that has been seeded using wildflower seeds, and it will receive some ‘green hay’ as well.
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Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Connections project has been busy this year helping communities to support wildlife across the South Norfolk Claylands. At Burston and Shimpling we have been undertaking simple botanical surveys of playing fields, which had been left for No Mow May. We have found a surprising diversity of plant species and these will be monitored over time while the meadow establishes. The hay has been recently cut by volunteers using scythes following training on our ‘Introduction to scything
The receiving site is prepared in advance by cutting the grass and then disturbing the ground
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Making ‘green hay’ for wildlife diversity
We are also adding green hay to establish a meadow in Stoke Holy Cross, officially known as Jubilee Meadows, and will be working with the parish council and local community to enhance the meadow for wildlife. They are also planting some trees, a new hedgerow and a community orchard in the green space. As well as being great for wildlife, this area will provide local residents with a beautiful area to walk and picnic and the
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so that bare earth is exposed. The green hay is spread out thinly all over the meadow to allow the wildflower seeds to drop out and establish at their new site.
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NWT has partnered with the Woodland Trust’s Easter Claylands Treescape project to
deliver the Tree Pack Giveaway this December. Landowners or community groups can register to collect packs of free trees including oak, hornbeam, hazel, field maple, wild cherry, and crabapple.
For more on Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Connections project: wilderconnectionsnorfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/
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“I'mvisitors.veryexcited to be taking part this year, especially as I have a lot of new work to show and
Artists at all stages of their careers will be taking part, from school and college students, through to emerging artists and established and professional creators and makers. Visitors will find painters, sculptors, weavers, ceramicists, furniture makers, wood workers, jewellery makers, pyrographers, textile artists and lots more throughout the varied landscapes of Norfolk.
Artists from across South Norfolk will welcome visitors into their studios as part of Norfolk Open Studios, which will take place from 24 September to 9 October.
having been a part of it for several years – it's always great to meet the wide variety of people it attracts. While we mainly make commissioned furniture and do conservation work for organisations such as the National Trust, we wanted to have a space to display our own designs, so last year we opened The Arboretum Gallery.
are welcome to look around the gallery as well as take guided tours of the adjoining workshop."
I find working as an artist is often a solitary life. Taking part in Open Studios enables me to receive feedback on my work directly from
Nicola Slattery in her studio - Credit Kate Royall
Sara Edwards - Credit Helen Brooks
Norfolk at its creative best
Painter Nicola Slattery from Alburgh said: “I first took part in Norfolk Open Studios over 20 years ago and I have participated whenever I have been able to since then.
The Arboretum Gallery will be opening in Heckingham and features the woodwork of six makers. Woodworker David Bartram said: “We always look forward to Norfolk Open Studios,
The free event will see more than 290 artists taking part throughout the county, and in South Norfolk more than 43 artists will be sharing and selling work from their studios, garages, spare rooms, garden rooms, community spaces and schools.
“The gallery’s focus is on contemporary pieces made primarily of locally sourced timber. Ranging from wall art and fine jewellery boxes to dining tables, the space holds a diverse collection, and visitors
Ros Dixon, Norfolk Open Studios Administrator, said: “It’s always exciting planning for Norfolk Open Studios. The event brings so much pleasure and inspiration to visitors, and it gives people a brilliant reason to go out and about in Norfolk to explore and discover.
visitors will be able to view recent paintings, limited-edition prints and some earlier works. I work in a purpose-built studio which is part of my home – converted from an old cart lodge barn. There are greetings cards depicting over thirty of my paintings, as well as unframed limited-edition prints in a browser. The kettle is never far away and I'm always happy for visitors to call in for a chat and a cuppa.”ArtTrails will also be in place across the county, allowing visitors to enjoy several studios and local attractions in one day. Throughout the duration of Norfolk Open Studios, artists will be offering additional events, demonstrations and workshops to share their skills and practice. In South Norfolk there will be a have-a-go day in Diss, a landscape in acrylics workshop and a drawing workshop.
Brochures can be picked up from Tourist Information Centres, libraries, cafés and various art venues across Norfolk.
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One visitor to the last Open Studios event said: “A marvellous insight into the incredibly talented artists we have here in Norfolk! Loved it.” Another said: “In a world of mass production, it is easy to forget about creativity.”
Safe Harbour (drypoint) by Nicola Slattery
In South Norfolk, the Langley School is taking part with an exhibition of current work from both the Senior and Prep Schools, set in the Senior School Art Department. One art trail organised by artists – the South Norfolk Art Trail – will take in five artists throughout Framingham Earl, Stoke Holy Cross and Shotesham.
All details, including studio opening days, directions, art trails and additional events and demonstrations, can be found in the Norfolk Open Studios brochure and on the event’s website norfolkstudios.org.uk
David Bartram, Arboretum - Credit Sam Bartram
“The artists look forward to it so much as well, they really enjoy the opportunity to invite people into their workspaces and to have a chat about their work. There are some amazing Norfolk schools taking part, the work they create is extraordinary. It’s well-worth including some of these schools in your studio visits.”
Wild Rose by Nicola Slattery
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Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45 and Norfolk has one of the highest suicide rates in the UK. The struggles many of us faced during the pandemic brought mental health into even sharper focus, prompting the radio station and the 12th Man campaign to come together to produce a show dedicated to getting men talking about their mentalNickhealth.Little, Director and Co-founder of the 12th Man Campaign, says: "The 12th Man is a bit like a football crowd –when a team is playing well and winning, the crowd is happy and creates a positive atmosphere. However, the team actually needs the 12th Man more when it’s struggling for form, and the 12th Man Radio Show helps people to support their friends,
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The 12th Man campaign provides Mental Health First Aid training to trades and interest groups, giving men the knowledge and confidence to talk about mental health and to use these skills to be the 12th Man at work and in their social lives.
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l 15g mixed seeds (e.g. sunflower, pumpkin and sesame) 15g pistachio kernels 20g dried cranberries
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2. Line a tray with baking paper and pour the chocolate onto it, then spread with a spatula or palette knife into a
Making your own chocolate bark couldn’t be simpler. Great for a snack, after-dinner chocolates, or the perfect edible gift, and it will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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The toppings you can use for this are limitless. I usually see what I have left over in my cupboard – from dried apricots, figs or freeze-dried fruit (great for colour), to hazelnuts, pecans and sugar sprinkles.
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Whether introducing a kitten to an incumbent dog, or a dog or puppy to the resident feline, thought and patience make for success. It’s important that each pet has a place of comfort and peace to retreat to, somewhere containing their bed, water, food, toys and, in the case of a cat – a litter tray. Each then has a sanctuary.Beforebringing the two animals together, it can be really useful to introduce their respective scents. This is easy, simply wipe a soft cloth over the head of the cat and then leave the cloth in the dog’s area. Repeat the exercise, stroking over the
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Blogger and qualified ‘Dog Listener’ Julia Collins advises how we can help our cats and dogs live together in harmony.
Before too long it should be possible to let the pair get closer. Keep the dog on a lead and never pick up the cat to bring it towards the dog, as panicky spitting and scratching could easily ensue. You will be so familiar with itenergylanguagepet’sestablishedyourbodyandthatshouldn’t be difficult to progress.evaluate
Be especially aware if your dog is a hunting breed. Sudden movements from the cat can easily trigger their desire to chase – something to be nipped in the bud, as once activated the impulse can be hard to subdue. Likewise staring – distract your dog away from the cat and reward for calm behaviour.
In later years, we introduced a terrier puppy to a year-old Ragdoll cat. The similarly sized pair soon became inseparable, the cat’s supine ‘whatever’ attitude allowing a ‘rough and tumble’ sibling relationship right from the outset.
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dog so that a scented cloth can be left for the cat. You can later progress to using your hands to touch both pets, thus mixing and transferring the Introductionsscents.should be made carefully, with someone accompanying each animal. Make the intro brief and give rewards for calm behaviour. Repeat these short meetings frequently. Keep the dog on a lead and allow the cat to regard the dog from a distance. Cats like to watch and evaluate situations, favouring somewhere high up as a retreat when unsure. A platform bed is ideal for this.
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Sat 1 October, 9am
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Sat 22 October, 11am and 2.30pm
The Amazing Thing Norwich Puppet Theatre
Little Monster Norwich Puppet Theatre
Lots of garages, lots of bargains. Maps (50p) and refreshments available from the Village Hall.
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Weave your way through a medley of well-known Brothers Grimm fairy tales in this fun and inspirational show from Lempen Theatre. Tickets £9 individual, £32 family of four: Contact: Box office, 01603 629921.
An original new production exploring themes around displacement and the importance
THEATRE
Create a simple marionette ghost puppet which can float around and spook your friends! £9.50 per child. Contact: Box office, 01603 629921.
Garage Sale
Adult Beginners’WorkshopsAnimation
One-man show: Charlie Haylock Bergh Apton Church, School Road NR15 1BX Leading Suffolk entertainer, Charlie Haylock, gives a talk on the making of the Netflix film, ‘The Dig’, which starred Ralph Fiennes. Contact: 01508 558440.
An exhibition themed to represent some of the talented and creative residents of the Waveney Valley and wider area, and the farming landscapes they are associated with. Admission free, donations
Join two hapless, hopeless storytellers, their big boxes of story and their terrible rhymes, as we venture into the forest, peep into deep, dark caves, build walls – and knock them down. Tickets £9 individual, £32 family of four. Contact: Box office, 01603 629921.
Grand Jumble Sale
Sun 2 October, 10am-2pm
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Sun 16 October, 10am-4pm
Sat 15 October, 10am-5pm, Sun 16 October, 10am-4pm Caston Annual Art Exhibition Caston Village Hall
welcome. Contact: Keith Parker, 01986 893133, John Warnes, 01986 892855.
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Thur 27 October, 10.30am-midday Ghosts and Ghouls Children’s Workshop
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of Friendship. Tickets £9 individual, £32 family of four. Contact: Box office, 01603 629921.
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Join artist Becca Barry for a chilledout two-day workshop exploring the wonderful world of animation. Contact: Box office, 01603 629921.
Sat 22 – Sun 30 October, 10 – 4pm: Preview: Fri 21 at 7pm. Artists, Authors and Agriculture St Mary’s Church, Bungay
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Fri 18 November, 7.30pm Anglia Leisure Courses
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A variety of stalls including Christmas gifts and decorations, preserves, knitted items, bags, stained glass gifts, order your Christmas poultry, Refreshments in the barn, raffle. Contact: Sue Webster, 01379sueofnunnery@btinternet.com,586434.
A bewitching shadow play with fantastical characters and shimmering transformations. Tickets £10 individual, £34 family of four. Contact: Box office, 01603 629921.
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Discover the joy of playing with shadows in this relaxed session lead by puppeteer Zannie Fraser. Tickets £85/ £75 for under 25s. Contact: Box office, 01603 629921.
Get creative together to make some mini Halloween characters and a haunted house. £9.50 per person. Contact: Box office, 01603 629921.
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Combining stunning visuals, an exploration of the senses and sung to a mesmerising soundtrack, Baby Bear is a playful, interactive puppetry adventure for babies, toddlers and their families.
Thur 3 – Sat 5 November, 10.30am Remembrance Flower Festival St Andrews Church, Trowse Flower arrangements remembering past loved ones. Open 3rd, 4th and 5th November. Refreshments available. Contact: Jennifer 01508 492647, or Sarah 07920 387655.
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Sat 19 November, 10am
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Sat 29 October, 10.30am-midday Spooky Families
Tickets £15 adult and child together, £10 extra adult or child. Contact: Box office, 01603 629921.
Pennoyer’s Christmas Craft Fair
Christmas Craft Fair
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Unique items made by local crafters and makers – everything for Christmas and more. Contact: Marie Allen, missallenmakes@ mail.com, 07833 458295.
Sat 19 November, 10am
Thur 3 November, 11am and 2pm Jina and the STEM Sisters Norwich Puppet Theatre
Jubilee Hall, George Lane, Loddon NR14 6NA Refreshments available. Tombola in aid of charities. Contact: Vee Pond, 07557 402211.
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A new multi-media musical puppet show based on the discoveries and stories of historical STEM women such as Ada Lovelace, Hedy Lamarr, Mae Jemison and Marie Curie Tickets £8. Contact: Box office, 01603 629921.
Fri 28 October, 7.30pm
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The Magic Lamp
The Pennoyer Centre, Station Road, Pulham St Mary IP21 4QT Come and buy from 24 local crafters. The perfect opportunity to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Café will be open serving light lunches and homemade cakes. Free Entry. Kath Jones, kj@pennoyers.org.uk, 01379 676660.
Snip Snap! Rapunzel Retold Norwich Puppet Theatre
Sat 19 – Sun 20 November, 10am-4pm Beginners’ Shadow Puppetry Norwich Puppet Theatre
An iconic story of impossibly long hair, ties that bind and the desire to belong, of cutting loose and new beginnings. Tickets £9 individual, £32 family of four. Contact: Box office, 01603 629921.
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Make your own cat, bat or owl puppet to take with you trick or treating. £9.50 per child. Contact: Box office, 01603 629921.
Stradbroke Community Centre, Wilby Road IP21 5JN Ups & Downs – Barnardo's Foster Children in Suffolk 1890-1950, with Peter Davidson. Contact: 07973 529565.
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When you eat highly processed foods, and consume large amounts of sugar, you actually feed the gut’s unfriendly microbes and create an unhealthy imbalance in your gut.
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Mosquitoes, but away from the dazzling sparks of Tinseltown’s arrogance, Colman has found herself reconnecting with the simple, organic, rustic pleasures and projects, including a spate of independent films.
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“I think we all move through various stages in our lives and the worst thing you can ever do is stay in the same space continually,” she says. “I’m one of those curious characters who takes those sorts of things to extremes – I yearn for the next project, the next setting; yet when I get there I’m in it all of a few minutes before plotting another stepOfelsewhere.”course,her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown gave her perhaps a pinnacle role that may, in future, define this brilliant talent more than any other.
The route to a wider audience took Colman on the same path as older dramatists and comedians Hugh Laurie, Tony Slattery and Sue Perkins; and yet despite excelling in Rev, Broadchurch, The Night Manager and The Favourite, the 48-year-old actress has arguably spent the last few years coming full circle.
There is a problem, though. “I’m not good at taking praise,”
Not only did she reunite herself with the simple pleasures of playing live to an audience, during a wildly successful National Theatre run as Jenny in
Colman, who recently moved from London back to Norfolk, returns this year in Secret Invasion, a Disney+ TV miniseries based on the Marvel Comics storyline of the same name. She is married to actor Ed Sinclair and has three children.
she admits. “It feels very awkward to me and every time someone fawns over my work I can’t help but think there are millions of people all across the country doing jobs that are infinitely more important than mine.”
Caught in the Act
Norfolk-born actress, Olivia Colman, tells Village People why the need to be busy far outweighs a desire to be popular.
Olivia Colman’s career trajectory has seen the true evolution of an actress, almost back to the point where she started.
Perhaps it's that grounding that presents the actress with an ability to connect with an audience in a way that circumnavigates gender, social status and “Ultimately,age. working makes me happy,” she admits, “although I do struggle to say no. That people still want to watch me is the biggest thrill and, of course, the greatest mystery!”
The actress set out on her path to dramatic excellence at the much-renowned Footlights Dramatic Club at Cambridge University. There, she shared the stage with the likes of David Mitchell, Richard Ayoade and Peter Serafinowicz, the latest in a long line of undergraduates to have trodden the boards.
77 HEADACHE WON’T G O balance issues VISION CHANGES BET�ER SAFE THAN TUMOUR.
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THE SunspotsEFFECTS
The perils of blotchy skin, and what you can do to improve your complexion.
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Although men can suffer from this condition, it’s often caused by hormonal changes – specifically fluctuations in oestrogen – that occur during pregnancy or the use of birth control. Frequently forming on the forehead, cheeks, nose and upper lip, these swathes of brown or greyish pigmentation can be a real cause of distress due to their size and location on the face.
Melasma
Uneven skin tone is something that will affect many of us at some point in our lives, and yet it’s a beauty bug we can fix with careful attention.
Flaky or scaly patches of skin may be easier to fix than hyperpigmentation, but they are harder to conceal with make-up and can be exacerbated by too many products. Pollution, dehydration, fatigue, or a general imbalance within your body can all cause skin to flare-up in this manner.
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Any beauty buff knows that too much sun exposure can cause real problems for their skin, yet despite knowing that any kind of tan is a negative response to UV rays, that golden glow still proves hard to resist! Sunspots are brown patches that almost look like a cluster of freckles, and while they aren’t dangerous, they aren’t great either.
Dry Skin
It’s vital to adapt your skin routine as you age, and as a rule this means investing in products of increasing quality as the years go by. Dry skin benefits from creams and serums which are rich in oils or lipids and contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or glycerine, whereas oily skin reacts better with water-based blends.
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Whether you want plumper, smoother, luminous, or more even skin, it always helps to boost from the inside out. There are many things that can contribute to a glowing complexion. Green tea is high in antioxidants, citrus offers a vitamin C boost, green vegetables contain vitamins B and E, while oily fish boasts omega 3.
Exfoliation is a vital tool in your fight against uneven skin, as it sloughs away the dead, dry skin cells which cause a dull complexion and prevents creams and serums
Hydroquinone, mulberry, kojic acid and glutathione are the ingredients to look out for when it comes to selecting a serum or cream
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A great method of applying DMAE in clinic is using it for skin needling. This sounds dramatic, but just means the therapist uses an electronic ‘pen’ device with tiny needles to break the surface of the skin. This allows the product to penetrate and get to work immediately. The result is a smoother, firmer and plumper skin, with cumulative effects after a second treatment.
An A-Z introduction to cosmetic ingredients – D is for DMAE (dim-ethyl-amino-ethanol) D
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First, if you've heard of fish referred to as brain food, you can thank DMAE. This substance is naturally produced in the brain, but DMAE is also present in anchovies, salmon, and sardines. DMAE in skincare, however, is used as a firming and antiwrinkle treatment. It’s a natural compound in the human body and synthetically reproduced for industry. The tensile effect of DMAE is due to the stimulation of fibroblasts; cells that produce connective tissue such as collagen.
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It can also protect neurons and other cells from the harmful effects of certain types of oxidation by embedding itself in the structure of the cell and acting as an anti-oxidant. So it works wonders along with a good dose of topical vitamin C and E. In a
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the UK’s leading money saving expert – a journalist and presenter who has kept millions of pounds in people’s pockets, as well as lifting the lid on the threats and dangers we need to be aware of as consumers. In this article, Martin Lewis looks at how, in a time of rising costs, we can make savings in other places.
Every other provider is piggybacking off their signal, so, in effect, it’s the same signal. So by selecting one of the smaller companies, all you’re doing is going with a virtual network, and everything else should remain the same. Obviously check before you sign up to see if 5G or tethering conditions are available, but beyond those things it’s the same line.
Now usually when I suggest switching to a different mobile provider, people come back with concern over signal strength for,
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There’s so much attention at the moment on the cost of petrol, the cost of our utilities, the rise in inflation, and it all seems like bad news. Yet sometimes we are all guilty of obsessing over the negative elements, while failing to recognise good opportunities elsewhere. If you’re looking for one sector where costs, pretty much consistently over time, have always decreased, then reach into your pocket and take out your trusty mobile phone.
needs, because once you find the right deal, it’s really very easy nowadays to grab your PAC code and switch networks.
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It’s strange that mobile phones are such an integral part of our lives, yet many of us take for granted the competitiveness of the industry and don’t realise where we can be making savings.
In an era of prices rising inexplicably across the board in other elements of our life, the time is now to start working the equation back in our favour, so have a look at your bill, survey the competition and start the conversation!
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smooth, firm dough. You can also do this by hand, rubbing the butter into the flour with your fingertips, then stirring in the sugar and eggs and a little water and bringing the dough into a ball by hand.
4 tbsp ground almonds
1-2 tbsp water
250g plain flour 125g butter
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For the filling:
almonds over the base of the tart, then spoon in the marmalade and gently smooth the surface.
Put the flour into the bowl of a food processor, add the butter in large pieces and process for a few seconds to the consistency of fine breadcrumbs. Add the sugar and the egg yolk and process until the mixture starts to come together to form a dough.
For the pastry:
2. Next, pour in enough water –probably 1 or 2 tbsp – to produce a
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100g caster sugar 2 egg yolks
4. Roll out the reserved pastry into a disc roughly the size of the tart, then cut into 2cm wide strips. Brush lightly with a little beaten egg, then place the strips one at a time on to the surface of the tart in a lattice pattern.
5. Bake for 30 minutes until the pastry is pale biscuit-coloured and the marmalade is bubbling. Let the tart cool before easing from the tin and slicing.
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500g orange marmalade
Serves 4
1 egg, beaten for the glaze
You will also need a 20cm tart tin with a removable base.
3. Wrap the pastry in kitchen parchment and let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes. Set the oven to 190oC/gas mark 5. Slice off onethird of the dough and set aside. On a lightly floured board, roll out the larger piece of pastry and use it to line the tart tin. Push the dough well into the corners and trim the edges. Scatter the ground
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Being with friends and family. Downtime on Sundays with the newspapers. A film in the evening.
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I recently rented a cottage with a friend on the Wiveton Hall estate, owned by Desmond MacCarthy of Normal For Norfolk TV renown. It was the first flush of spring with happy farm animals wandering about. We ate at wonderful pubs in Blakeney and Wiveton and bought great food from Picnic Fayre in Cley.
What is your perfect weekend?
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tai chi, art shows. These are mainly contemplative activities, good for dreaming up stories. I’m thinking of taking up fishing and joining a dance class. We need something jolly to help us through the dire predictions of this winter.
How did you get into writing children's books?
I like walking, gardening, idling,
Where are your favourite places in Norfolk and Suffolk?
What are you reading at the moment?
Portraits of Tibet by Diane Barker (Birds Eye Books, Graffeg). It’s photographic portraits of the nomad people of eastern Tibet, with commentary. I feel such an identification with these people and their Buddhist philosophy and such admiration for the author, who is a nomad herself.
I also love Beccles – where my daughter lives – and Bungay. They seem to be in a time warp and have escaped
What do you do when you’re not working?
Are you working on a new book at the moment?
During the pandemic I felt children’s books were irrelevant and I lost the playfulness needed to write them. Instead I wrote Facebook posts about Norwich in lockdown. I simply had to pay attention to this profoundly historic event.
Some say that the best start in life for a children’s writer is a difficult childhood. They grow into adults who write stories as a soothing balm. My best-selling title, Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep, is about waking up in the morning and finding everything in place. It’s still in print after 25 years and was written at a time of great loss. All stories start with a problem. On my writing courses I called this ’Spinning your straw into Gold’.
I'm pleased to say that I have recently written a new picture book text. Children's books are important because they are formative. It makes me happy to write them and to know that they add to the happiness of children all over the world.
We get up close and personal with the well-known children’s author, who lives in Norwich.
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