YLM April 2014 | #46

LIFESTYLE, STORIES & EVENTS IN NORFOLK & SUFFOLK

A THATCHER’S STORY HARLESTON SEASONAL PLANTING DENNIS RUSHEN SPRING OFFERS WILD TRAC KS KARTING

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CONTENTS

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Welcome 5

Stories

THE LONG STRAW 6 - 7

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HARLESTON 9

Q&A

JACK SHEPPARD 12

Book Club 15

PATTERN AHEAD 17 VILLAGE GREEN 19 PLAN TO PLANT 21 HOME SWEET HEN 23 GABRIEL’S GARDEN 25 WILDWOODS 27

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DS WINDOW CLEANING 28 COMPETITION TIME 30 Stories

THE QUIET COACH 31 TRANSLATING TRENDS 33 FASHION FIX 34

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LINDA’S STORY 36 - 37 THE FOOD REVIEW 38 A LITTLE BIT ON THE SIDE 39

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WILD TRACKS 40 - 41 CAPTURE 42

THE INS AND OUTS OF AGING 44

THE SCULTURA CLINIC 49

GOOD STORY 51 BLOSSOM DEVELOPMENT FUND 52 VEHICLE FINANCE 55 DENNIS RUSHEN 57 HIDE TIDE FESTIVAL 59 UPDATES & EVENTS 60 - 61

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WHATS ON 62 -63

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DIRECTORY 64 -65

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WELCOME

April showers brings May f lowers.

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ow quickly each month comes - April has arrived! I love the sunny days and spending time in the garden, I even enjoyed cleaning out the rabbit hutches on Saturday!

I’ve been looking through the events & updates in April, there are so many fun things to do this Easter - we will be off on an Easter egg hunt with Willow.

Let’s hope it’s a sunny day.

It’s great finding out more and more about family businesses.

The story of Whatling & Son thatchers that date back ten generations is fascinating, it’s a privilege to have it in the magazine. We are a family run business at YLM and we also have a page telling us about Alastair Clarke’s Village Green Blinds & Shutters and Danny and Tom’s

DS Window Cleaning Services, both family run businesses. It’s great to read and get to know the people behind the businesses. I love to do business with good, honest people and enjoy knowing about who they are and how they got where they are today. It’s about building relationships, I hope you will enjoy reading a bit about Alastair, Tom and Danny.

and about’. Sarah, you could join Linda and do it together, what do you think?

Please keep getting in touch and telling us about your local stories and events, we love hearing about them all.

On pages 36-37 you can read about our competition winner, Linda. The prize was a makeover day & a £90 voucher for clothes at Dream On, and Linda, you looked AMAZING and got your sparkle back. I’m looking forward to hearing all about the adventures Linda has has planned, one being a bungee jump, I think Sarah should do a bungee jump for her ‘out

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The Long Straw

by Geir Madland

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Ten generations of Whatling thatchers compiled by Lynda Whatling

George Watling of Worlingworth was thatching around 1767, according to parish records.

Robert Watling worked mainly reed thatching around 1791. He lived with his family at Southolt Hall and he and his wife Rebecca are buried in Southolt churchyard.

George Watling was thatching around 1805.

Riley Watling lived at Whitehall Cottage, Worlingworth. He reed-thatched Oak Farm, Worlingworth, in 1865 and his son, also Riley, aged 9, helped by ‘butting’ the reed on a door before use. The reed came from Dunwich and the thatch lasted 98 years.

The younger Riley had three sons who became thatchers. The youngest, Riley George, born in 1881, lived at Potash Farm, Worlingworth for many years, working mainly in straw thatch until he was 72 years of age. Two of his sons were thatchers: Norton and George.

Pictured from left to right: Paul and the tools of his trade., Paul and George preparing hazel., Near Kenton Church., Paul, Jason and Sam splitting and pointing hazel., Paul, Jason, Sam, Joe and William., Paul at work in Stradbroke.

George ‘Jock’ Whatling was born in 1916. His first thatching job was on a barn at Athlington Hall, also his grandfather’s last job. In 1955, he strawthatched a house in Stradbroke, which is still in good repair to this day.

Paul Riley George Whatling was born in Worlingworth in 1949. In 1978 he helped his father rethatch Thornham Parva church. Paul and his wife Lynda moved into Beecrofts Farm. Their son, Jason (b.1970), and grandson, Sam (b.1994), are thatchers.

— Thatch Chat —

Bed A prepared heap of long straw

Yealm A prepared drawn layer of long straw

Crook A steel rod, 8” to 12” in length and pointed at one end with a turned head at the other, used to secure new thatch to roof rafters

Spar, broach, brotch or spic Split hazel pointed at each end and twisted to form a staple

Gable, flue, verge or barge The finished edge of thatch overhanging the gable wall Ligger Long lengths of split tapered hazel

Stulch or strake A 30” strip of thatch running from eave to ridge Sway Lengths of round hazel laid horizontally across each course Wad Round bundle tied at the ears to form a tapered bunch

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arleston is a market town with bags of character and an abundance of independent, attractive shops providing for all the town’s needs.

The town offers a warm friendly welcome as you wander around the charming streets, full of historical and unique buildings.

There are plenty of choices if you want to grab a bite to eat or stop for some refreshments.

There is always something fun going on, in March they held a pancake race and this month Harleston will be holding a charity Easter egg hunt on the 19th of April as you will read further on.

There really is a very strong sense of unity in Harleston - in challenging economic times businesses and residents really pull

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together to keep it a thriving market town, a jewel set in the heart of the Waveney valley. It is well worth a day to explore it properly with the growing arts scene and walks.

The market is held every Wednesday in the market place in the centre of town, with an additional Farmer’s market held on the 3rd Saturday of every month at the leisure centre.

There is much taking place in Harleston this month… Everyone loves Easter, whether as a symbol of new beginnings and natural regeneration or for its cheering connections with fluffy yellow chicks, bounding rabbits and lots of chocolate.

To celebrate the season Harleston is dressing up in style and inviting

residents, businesses and visitors to have an eggscellent time.

For the two weeks leading up to Easter shops in town will be vying to win the Easter window display competition and Egg prize for the most colourful and eye-catching display. The public can cast their votes through the Harleston’s Future Facebook page or via Streetlife.

From Saturday 12th to Easter Saturday, 19th April there will also be a repeat of the Charity Easter Egg Hunt in Church Street. There will be two trails around Harleston shops with clues displayed in over 30 shop windows, and all completed entries will receive a chocolate gift. Winners will receive special Easter chocolates.

Entry forms are £3 for 1 or £5 for 3 from The Pod.

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Harleston is a great place to live and work - beautiful old buildings, friendly people and a great choice of unique independent shops.

Local families are being urged to join in, or least come along and watch, an Easter Bonnet Parade on Easter Saturday, 19 April. Fabulous creations will be paraded through town for judging at St John’s. Easter egg prizes will be awarded for the most creative bonnet, the most colourful bonnet and the best example of re-cycling. Bonnets can be of all shapes and sizes and some inspiring examples will be displayed in shops around town. The parade will take place between 11.00 and 11.30am, starting at Budgens Car Park and progressing through the town centre to St John’s Church. £2 per person to enter – call 01379 853132 or enquiries@wildernessstores.com.

Cindy Debenham, a member of the events group from Harleston’s Future, commented “we hope that people will come to Harleston to enjoy these events and take time out to browse around the shops, stop for some refreshments at any one of our excellent cafes and pubs, and enjoy the beautiful historic surroundings.

A lot of people comment on the friendly welcome and strong sense of community that they

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Every month is the Harleston and District Business Forum breakfast meetings where you can meet with other likeminded business people to learn and share ideas and information.

to offer a valuable service to the town. Already knowing the industry and being able to continue doing what I already enjoyed - it was, in a way, the perfect situation to be in!, Harleston is a great place to live and work – beautiful old buildings, friendly people and a great choice of unique independent shops" he continued "you can’t walk down the street without a friendly smile and a cheerful hello - it is just a lovely little quaint market town - which I couldn’t imagine myself being away from!”

At the Forum they aim to foster positive and collaborative relations between businesses in and around the town, other interested organisations, retired business people and the local community.

Not only is there so much to do in Harleston but it is a beautiful place to live. It is quaint and beautiful and surrounded by many walks and footpaths. There is something for everyone, with a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.

Recently opened on The Thoroughfare is Robinson’s Traditional Stationers, we asked the Owner Kieran what he thought about owning a new business in Harleston: “After working at Pen & Paper for almost 3 years, I jumped at the opportunity of opening my own stationers and to continue

The town sign, situated on the market place, with its upwards arrow could almost symbolize where Harleston is heading, ever forwards.

experience here. We think Harleston is an undiscovered gem, and would like to share it with others.”

For further information visit Harleston’s Future Facebook page or www.harleston-norfolk.org.uk/ events

So, this Spring/Summer, spend some time in Harleston, we guarantee you will fall in love with it like we have. q

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the people who have driven me thousands of miles over the years just to practise because unfortunately with Suffolk being so flat it doesn’t lend itself to the sport I am in.

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his month we caught up with Jack Sheppard, a championship trials rider from Ipswich, Suffolk.

He tells us a bit about his career so far and what he has planned for the future.

Having finished as champion in his first full International season and chosen to ride for Great Britain in the Trial Des Nations Jack Sheppard is the name to watch…

At what age did you start riding and how did you get into it?

I started riding trials when I was 6 years old on a Yamaha TY 80, after having been riding a push bike from the age of 2. I got into trials because my dad always had an interest in the sport and used to ride when he was younger and fancied returning to it for a bit of fun.

What is it that you love about what you do?

I love trials because it is always a new challenge and you are always riding different courses and obstacles. I think a big part to the enjoyment is also the people you meet with in the sport as everyone is so friendly and helpful, there have been a lot of people involved helping me and supporting me to get me to the level I am now.

Who has been your greatest influence or ‘idol’?

I would have to say my greatest influence has been my dad and family. They are the people who introduced me to the sport and have done as much they can to help me succeed. They have always been there taking me riding and many times standing in the cold and rain in the middle of nowhere picking me up and back on my bike. They are also

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What have you been doing so far this year and what do you have planned for the future?

So far this year I have been out in Spain for a month and also spent a lot of time up north in the Yorkshire area training, as much bike time as I can. The rest of this year I will be doing the full world championship in the highest class possible. I am looking forward to getting stuck in to this year but at the same time I know I am going to have to learn fast and it will be tough.

If someone would like to get into trials riding what advice would you give them?

If you are looking to get in to trials I would say the sooner you start the sooner you will realise the enjoyment you can have from it. Weather you want push yourself to the extreme and see how far you can get or just get your bike out now and again for a weekends ride trials allows you to have a great day whenever you get your bike out. And another plus is it is one of the cheaper motorsports to get started in.

How did it feel to get chosen to ride for your country last year at the Trial des Nations and how did you do?

Last year when I was chosen to

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ride and represent my country I was extremely proud and quite nervous. The UK have been very successful in the Trial Des Nations in previous years and is known to be one of the top contenders so for me to be chosen to be a part of the team I knew It was a good chance to show how I can perform.

What would be the greatest highlight of your career so far?

The highlight has got to be when I was crowned World Champion. The whole year when I was competing for the World Championship I was suffering with a serious wrist injury which made me unable to practise anywhere near the amount my competitors were and also struggle to ride even in the competitions. So I still remember the feeling when I finish my final round of the year in Japan and handing my card in and then it was official, I was World Champion. I was so happy to get straight on the phone and wake my parents up at 6 in the morning to tell them the news!

What do you love most about your home country Suffolk?

I always like to come home when I can, Its nice to see family and friends I grew up with. I have to say I think one of the best parts about living in Suffolk after spending most of my time in the north of England is the weather.

The amount of times I have been driving home from competitions or training in the rain and then when I start getting closer to home the sun appears. Its not always but it is definitely more times than not.

Jack Sheppard

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BOOK CLUB

A BOY CALLED HOPE

by Lara Williamson

MONUMENTS MEN

by Robert M Edsel

Reviews by Diss Publishing

This is an enthralling true story about the men and women from thirteen different Allied nations who were tasked with tracking down art treasures stolen by the Nazis in Europe.

Some of the people in this task force were the top art experts of the day and they were actually in the theatre of war, rushing to rescue art treasures before the Nazis could blow them up.

A little known story that is finally getting the attention it deserves. Fascinating for any lover of art and history.

This is a debut that everyone has been talking about: “A Boy Called Hope” by Lara Williamson. Dan Hope is 11, he has a sister, Ninja Grace, and he lives with his Mum. His Dad left a few years ago and Dan hasn’t heard anything from him until he pops up on his telly one day hosting a TV programme!

Dan is adamant that he is going to find out where his Dad is and a heartwarming and funny story ensues.

This is a lovely story about families and the different shapes and sizes that they come in.

Love Letters of the Great War Edited By Mandy Kirkby A collection of correspondence between British, American, French, German , Russian, Australian and Canadian men and women who have been forced to endure separation due to war.

This anthology shows the Great War through the unique and personal viewpoint of letters between a husband and wife or between sweethearts.

These intimate letters deal

with the whole spectrum of emotions felt from love and longing to fear and jealousy.

Despite the horrors of the experience of war, love and relationships were able to f lourish through the written word.

A book that will appeal to those who are interested in W WI history or those that appreciate truly moving and romantic correspondence.

Bear and Hare Go Fishing

by Emily Gravett A delightfully illustrated story about two friends that spend the day fishing. Hare is sometimes more interested in the picnic and his surroundings than the fishing though. During the day they catch some surprising items.

An enchanting tale both adults and children can share.

THE OXFOR D BOOK OF ENGLISH VERSE Edited by Christopher Ricks This is a fantastic volume of poetry that everyone should have on their shelf. It is a veritable treasure trove of English poetry spanning seven centuries. Everything from Edmund Spencer to John Milton, right up to the modern period with Philip Larkin and Seamus Heaney.

The joy of this volume is that it mixes familiar works with lesser knows poems and will delight anyone with a love of English verse.

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PATTERN AHEAD. from classic kitsch to modern retro

By Lanassir Lawes Swank Interiors

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aving just hot-footed it back to our showroom after spending a couple of days in London for Design week we

are all feeling inspired and excited about the new fabric and wallpaper collections that have just been launched by our suppliers.

When a brand works with an illustrator or surface designer the final product is always interesting and these tend to prove very popular.

Our pattern book library already houses collaborative collections such as Clarissa Hulse at Harlequin, Christian Lacroix at Designers Guild and one of my favourite wallpaper collections of all time, ‘Fornasetti’ by Cole and Son. Again this year we see big brands such as Sanderson and GP and J Baker launch ranges designed by well known designers. Emma Bridgewater, best known for her pottery designs has entered into her first foray in furnishings. By joining forces with Sanderson, a collection of fabrics and wallpapers that depict Emma’s classic patterns has been developed, with prints featuring

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hearts, Script and pomegranates.

The absolute star of the show is the ‘Dresser’ design that is an illustration depicting Emma’s pottery displayed just as it is on her dresser at home, These designs would look great in any kitchen.

This is such an exciting collection for us as new stockists of the Sanderson brand.

All designers tend to have their trademark style and the other collaboration that caught our eye is no exception. GP and J Baker have launched a collection by one of the most innovative designers of the late twentieth century, the late David Hicks. Produced in association with David’s son Ashley, who worked for him briefly before setting up his own design business. David Hicks was renowned for his geometric pat-

terns and use of bold colours, and these designs taken from original archive patterns are a dream for any Hicks fan. As a designer, Hicks’ fan base included many famous names such as Vidal Sassoon.

He even designed the Prince of Wales’ first apartment at Buckingham Palace. Now you can have the trademark geometrics in your own home!

With both of these collections there is a great mix of large and small designs that can be mixed and matched for curtains, blinds and upholstery. It is very useful to have coordinating sets of designs but we like to mix and match among the numerous brands that we stock to create a unique look.

Quite often we will use a wallpaper from one supplier, curtain fabric from another and upholstery from a third. This is often the part that many of our clients require help, with to make their home as stylish as those they see in magazines but without looking too ‘staged’.

So if you are thinking of new curtains or wallpaper, pop down to our Bressingham showrooms to see the latest collections from all the leading fabric and wallpaper brands - we have almost 600 sample books to browse through in our pattern book library!

- DAVID HICKS The Beatles and The Stones defined the sound of the 1960s, but interior designer Mr David Hicks defined its look, and that of the 1970s. With a fearless approach to colour and a gift for print design, the British designer’s work ranged from grand country houses to restaurants, nightclubs and shops. His genius was to make every design entirely appropriate to its setting, while retaining his unique creative vision.

Hicks was the perfect example of the very modern kind of decorator, writing books, licensing his designs for ranges of sheets and towels, ties, umbrellas, bags and clothes. He had big shops in London, Paris, Brussels and Johannesburg. He continued to work, endlessly refining his own house, Britwell, and designing homes, offices, restaurants, shops, hotel rooms and nightclubs all over the world

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Stay cool this spring and summer with thermal conservatory blinds from Village Green EX CLU SIV E FREE BLIN D OF FER

Alastair and Amanda Village Green Blinds And Shutters

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on’t wait until it gets too hot! get ahead of the game, here’s the reason why…

Village Green Blinds and Shutters are a local family run business owned by Alastair and Amanda Clarke. “We live just outside Diss and we think this is one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. People around here love to enjoy their gardens, which is why conservatories are so popular.

But as good as modern glazing is, some people still struggle with the extremes of temperature that we get between seasons. All we aim to do is help them find the best and most stylish solution to help them use their conservatory how they want to” says Alastair. “A

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conservatory or orangery is always a great addition to any home and when given the right treatment can be one of the nicest rooms in the house... whatever the weather!”.

With nearly two decades experience in design, visual merchandising and marketing, Alastair and Amanda have their finger firmly on the pulse of what’s happening now and what’s just around the corner.

“We always begin by getting to know our customers first and by finding out what they need and what they want which is different from person to person. It’s really important that they see that we’re normal people and that we are on their side.” says Alastair, “that’s

“Village Green were lovely people to work with, offering thoughtful and creative options and an excellent and quick fitting service. Our new blinds have enabled us to create the feeling of having a whole new room” Juliet, Worlingworth

why we meet people in their home in the their conservatory so we can see what they need and what they do and don’t like.” The consultation is free and because Alastair and Amanda are friendly, polite and welcoming you can be sure of a fun, pleasant and informative time.

Whether you want another lounge area to relax in and entertain friends, or a play room for your children or grandchildren to have fun in, or just somewhere to read your book

and have a coffee, Alastair and Amanda have chosen fabrics to give you as much choice as you could want. From motorised roof blinds to delicate graceful ‘sails’ you are bound to see something you like... and remember, at some point this summer it will get hot so don’t wait until then, get ahead of the game and do it now!

For more information call Alastair or Amanda on 01379 669209

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PLAN TO PLANT How planting and planting design can really lift and define a garden, breathing life into aN otherwise sterile space.

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aster is almost upon us and once again a truly British gardening phenomena is about to unfurl before our very eyes, we affectionately nickname it the Great British Gardening bug.

Garden centres stock up on bedding plants; people spend time servicing the mower and buying new liners for the hanging baskets.

We discuss this year’s plans for the garden and wend our way around the garden centre buying those irresistible flowers that catch our eye whilst channelled through the A to Z aisles of plants.

April gives way to May and the first of the RHS Flower shows burst onto our screens displaying flowering perfection. And as the garden settles down into its predominantly green facade for the rest of the year we think to ourselves “There is always next year”.

Planting and planting design can really lift and define a garden, breathing life into an otherwise sterile space.

Let’s look at the process in more detail Your border requires a skeletal frame work from which to hang the scheme. Evergreen shrubs, architectural plants will give the space definition and presence throughout the year.

The main gardening period for the majority is late Spring, Spring flowering plants tend to be woodland plants requiring a little shade, early summer flowering plants woodland edge, whilst later summer flowering species tend to be

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open or meadow species preferring more sunlight.

Thinking organic Vegetable and salad beds are becoming very popular with television and media pushing hard for “Grow your own”. We recommend a small plot to begin with; this could be a raised bed made from railway sleepers or willow hurdles.

Line the back of the walls with plastic sheeting to stop water loss and help preserve the structure.

Start with easy cropping plants, salad leaves, radish or herbs that you regularly use in the kitchen.

Early success will give you the confidence to do more. Start with a scheme that is problematic or plants that require more input and you could find yourself put off by failures. Strawberries are a favourite with younger children, planted around the base of blueberry bushes or why not try red currants?

Rhubarb can be planted amongst existing planting where their architectural leaves add a touch of the exotic to the border. The only rule is have fun with what you grow and don’t take things personally if it goes wrong.

Plan to succeed Professional input with a scheme will result in the borders simmering over during the year with an explosive burst of colour orchestrated for a specific period of time.

Our planting philosophy is taken from the school of thought that

gardens are forever moving and evolving. Insight into the correct plant choice is essential along with the concept that we should look beyond the actual flowering time of the plants and explore the idea of the shape and form of the plants themselves and how they interact with each other throughout the seasons.

For larger schemes or designs soil samples can be taken and a planting scheme produced for you to follow. Or, alternativly, you may prefer a design, supply and plant service where you can benefit from reduced prices on plants, along with an expert aftercare package that takes away the worry of managing your investment.

The real work begins here The project does not end with the last plant going into the ground, we believe that the real work begins here; the borders will grow and evolve over a period of time and a helping hand to guide and develop them will ensure many years of pleasure. You do not need to enlist the help of a full time gardener, we offer a tailored service, “My Head Gardener”. This service allows you access to expert knowledge and planned visits from our qualified horticultural technicians on a timescale set by you. This could be twice yearly,

“Structure is the most important component in a successful planting; colour is important too but it is a secondary consideration” — Piet Oudolf monthly or season by season. This service gives you professional input and guidance allowing you to feel confident that your borders are being maintained to look their best. Spring is a great time to be looking at planting in the garden as the soil warms up and the days start to pull out.

Even the best gardeners get things wrong from time to time, certain plants may not perform as well as expected, whilst others may prove to be overly successful in colonising your garden space.

With this service we can manage your scheme to ensure every plant earns its keep.

Jody Lidgard is a Freelance Landscape and horticultural Consultant working throughout East Anglia. info@jodylidgard.co.uk 01379 852356 07769 565683

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HOME SWEET HEN

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eeping hens is no longer just about having a few chickens at the bottom of the garden. Just about anyone can keep chickens and it has become a highly popular hobby.

Now people want attractive places to keep them. This is where Stephen Flor y of the Hen House comes in.

The Hen House is based in Thorndon, in the Suffolk countr yside. Stephen has been supplying poultr y and housing for many years. With his hen houses he has actually appeared on T V. They can be pretty spectacular though as he will make bespoke houses for all sorts of requests, some styled on the owners houses, like the hen house modelled on the middle section of a Queen A nne mansion in Hampshire complete with portico door and picket fence. He supplies many famous people and has had orders from all over the United K ingdom.

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At his base in Thorndon he rears many birds, including foreign breeds, some of which can only be found, in the UK, at his site.

a hen house with integrated run, a feeder and drinker, food, straw, grit and most importantly support from Stephen himself.

Stephen grew up in a birdkeeping family. His grandfather kept songbirds and his father kept wa xbills and finches which they would show all over the countr y.

Stephen himself was already breeding his birds by the time he was a teenager. Now he keeps over 60 breeds of pure poultr y, large fowl, bantams and egg laying hybrids. “Due to the fact that we keep over 60 breeds of hen, we understand exactly what is needed for good poultr y housing. We design and build hen houses to meet these needs and our customers benefit from our sk ills and experience” says Stephen.

A ll of the breeds at The Hen House are kept pure and there are a wide variety of breeds. From the gentle giants, the Brahma and the cart horse of the poultr y breeds, the Cochin to the smallest like the Dutch, Japanese or Pek in Bantams. “We also have egg-laying breeds like the Light Sussex and the Marron.

However, we can also supply ver y rare breeds like the Scots Dumpy, Bielefielder, A lsteirer and Sulmtaler.”

For those of you who feel you would like to keep chickens then at The Hen House they offer their starter pack, which is ideal for newcomers. With this pack you will get 3 birds,

Stephen is always only a phone call away and would love to speak to anyone interested in keeping chickens.

Supporting his customers is ver y important to him. The birds are available all year round, so don’t hesitate to contact Stephen at The Hen House…

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GABRIEL’S GARDEN?

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t is always a delight at this time of year to see the first bright green leaves and shoots appear and transform the hedgerows and trees. It is the sign that the sap is rising, spring has sprung and, fingers crossed, warm weather and sunshine is on its way. Whether ornamental or edible, the humble cherry tree comes into its own in April, with boughs and branches festooned with blousy clouds of blossom, cerise pink to dazzling white; blowing on a gentle breeze the delicate petals create a snowstorm and carpet of natural confetti.

The Euphorbia Polychrome and Robbiae are the staple foliage in the garden and spring bouquets. The brilliant green leaves and sulphurous yellow flowers are just perfect to bring alive the deep crimson of the tulips Ronaldo and Jan Reus and the violet purple of the heritage variety Greuze. I like to mix them with the rich colours and scents of the wallflower, I grow a pale primrose yellow and the fiery orange and red of Cheiri Fire King and Blood Red. While

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“For the first time I’ve grown the baby blue Muscari (grape hyacinth) Valerie Finnis which looks simply lovely with some late primroses and yellow cowslips”

fleece at the ready should the temperature drop below freezing. It will offer some protection from the frost and raise the temperature by a few degrees.

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vibrant tulips and acid foliages make for brilliant and bold bouquets, I cannot overlook the smaller more delicate spring flowers which make delightful posies and arrangements for Easter celebrations. For the first time I’ve grown the baby blue Muscari (grape hyacinth) Valerie Finnis which looks simply lovely with some late primroses and yellow cowslips and the ‘forgetme-not’ blue of Brunnera.

In the poly tunnels the autumn sown annuals - Ammi Major, Cornflower and scented Stocks - are nearly in flower and the early sowings of summer annuals, Salvia Gypsophila and Nigella (Love in the Mist) are putting on good growth. They

should produce flowers after 12 weeks from sowing. Space is becoming a premium as the second sowing of later flowering plants need to have a home in the propagating beds and the first sown annuals have not quite left. The juggle begins! It is not quite warm enough outside for the delicate seedlings, so makeshift cold frames are hastily constructed and somehow everything finds a place.

April has a reputation for sunshine and showers: the sunshine can be fierce and hot and the showers heavy and cold. I am always amazed at how resilient the garden plants, buds and blossom can be at this time of year but I have swathes of

from www.gabrielsgarden.co.uk Gabriel’s Garden will be at Wyken Vineyard Farmers Market on the 2nd and 4th Saturday in the month.

There are still a few places left on the Gabriel’s Garden ‘grow your own flowers for cutting’ workshop on the 19th April.

You can spend an afternoon in Gabriel’s Garden and enjoy a practical workshop and informal conversation on sowing and growing flowers for cutting. For more details and to book a place please email me at hello@gabrielsgarden.co.uk or give me a call on 01379 677793

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Where Are Our Wildwoods?

The UK is one of the least wooded countries in Europe. In the last 60 years, half of the wildwoods have disappeared.

At the end of the Ice Age we were still joined to the continent and treeless. Rising temperatures saw the arrival of trees. The first were dwarf birch, juniper, willow and Scots pine; followed by oak, hazel, ash, elm, lime, alder and pine in the far north. From the Stone Age onwards, man’s impact grew; by the Norman Conquest the boundless wildwood was folklore.

The Romans introduced walnut, elder and sweet chestnut; by 16C, horse chestnut and sycamore became established. A thousand years ago, woods were crucial; providing fuel, building material and hunting grounds; they were managed mainly by coppicing.

The new shoots were very tasty to animals,

so pollarding arose, coppicing higher up 6 – 15ft. Some trees were left to reach maturity, especially oak. These maiden or untouched trees were grown for their timber, used in buildings and boats.

After the Middle Ages, charcoal burners moved in to fuel the iron furnaces. The great oaks were felled for housing and boats. Add to these two world wars, death duties, removal of hedgerows for agriculture, Dutch elm disease and the population explosion all led to the disappearance of the woodland.

There still remains a precious mosaic of hedgerows, copses and groves and pockets

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of true forest. Less than 20,000 acres of the primeval forest are left; The Great Wood of Caledon, at Rothiemurchus, the Black Wood of Ranoch and Beinn Eighe. These support wildlife rarely seen elsewhere; osprey, red squirrel, crossbill, pine marten, capercaillie, pine beauty moth, and lady’s tresses and coralroot orchids. Bears were gone by 10C, followed by elk and wild boar, the last wolf was killed in 1743; the capercaillie was reintroduced in 1837. There is talk of reintroducing the beaver – bonus or disaster? At last the Forestry Commission no longer consider the pine forests as cash crops but now manage them as national heritage.

Let’s try to preserve the little that’s left.

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THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR EX CLU SIV E 10% OF FER

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S Window Cleaning Services was founded by Danny Smith 5 years ago and in January 2014 he was joined

by Tom Harvey, his brother in law, making it a family business. Family is very important to DS Window Cleaning and Tom was “happy to join a growing firm with a solid reputation”. Not only are they related as in-laws but they are also best friends, Danny was Tom’s best man at his wedding in January of this year.

Danny and Tom popped into the office for a chat and they were such friendly people. They both love the work and serve South Norfolk and North Suffolk using traditional methods – ‘a ladder, a mop and a squeegee’ – to ensure a perfect finish. This perfect finish is of upmost importance and as such they don’t just clean the glass but frames and sills as well.

At DS Window Cleaning Services they offer both residential cleaning and commercial cleaning. They clean the interior and exterior, making sure there is as little disturbance to you as possible. However,

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they also provide the following services; gutter surveys, clearing and cleaning, high pressure power washing for patios and decking, conservatory cleaning, fascia board cleaning, solar panel cleaning and cladding/façade/ sign cleaning. They are able to provide a flexible service; whether it’s daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, bimonthly, 6 monthly or annual, and offer a free, no obligation quotation.

No job is too big or small for Danny and Tom and you are guaranteed a polite, friendly and reliable service from a local family firm. They have a smart and professional appearance and pride themselves on their quality of service. Both Danny and Tom will go out of their way to help existing and new customers. They are also fully insured with public liability insurance.

Danny and Tom would like to thank existing customers for their continued support and welcome any new customers in the future.

“We have used DS Window Cleaning Services for 2 years now. They are always 100% reliable, honest and discrete. The quality of their work is first class to match.”

Mr. John Jones Rickinghall

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The Quiet Coach

by Geir Madland

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he front carriage of the intercity train is the Quiet Coach.

There are polite notices stuck to the walls between each window, illustrated with a rather stylish monochrome finger-to-the-lips motif in negative silhouette. Ssssh.

The rule is: no use of mobile phones or other audio devices.

I like it. I like my train journeys quiet, like that television advert a few years ago, with a snoozing passenger’s slippers curling up to a slow, sleepy soundtrack.

But it can get a bit obsessive.

Granted, there’s something peculiarly fascinating, yet maddeningly compelling about one side of a phone conversation, even the perennial “I’m on the train”. Have you tried reading a book, however gripping, with half a conversation going on next to you? You lose the plot.

And some office types seem blissfully able to treat the train as an extension of the office. Maybe some don’t even have an office, but spend the day shuttling to and fro, phone at the ear and hands at the keyboard. With email they don’t even need a post-room.

Worst of all is the tinsel-tinsel chirruping of headphones. Enough said.

But you ought to be allowed the one phone call - a quick “all ok” or “ten minutes late” - without a nudge in the side from a nit-picking neighbour. I mean, it’s not the theatre. Nobody turns their phone off, so they’re going to ring sometimes. Is it me or is every ringtone annoying? It might be me. Some of them are evidently supposed to be

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funny. Actually, some are funny, though not many, and I can’t think of one now.

So “diddle-dee-dee diddle-deedee” it goes, until someone answers it, and that can take a while if it’s in a coat pocket on the overhead shelf. And already you can feel the tension: the hair standing up on the back of necks, and the dripping displeasure. There’s still a slim chance it may get turned off at this point, and a collective breath of forgiveness and understanding is held. But no, who’s really going to do that?

So, here comes the demi-dialogue that’s about as frustrating as watching a tennis match whilst wearing a neck brace. Yet you’ve got to listen in, and you can picture the caller, and what they’re saying, and sometimes even feel a bit sorry for them, if the one at this end’s a bit blunt.

And they might be talking ever so softly: a susurration compared to the full-blown natter amongst the group behind you, but that’s allowed, that’s normal behaviour, that is.

But making a phone call, an unnecessary one, that’s bang out of order, that’s just not right, and you’re hoping and waiting for someone to tell them I did once, I admit. I was the jobsworth ticking off the woman opposite. She looked utterly mortified, and shortly afterwards left her prized seat on the packed-out train, to stand in the carriage end, quietly fuming. I then felt huge remorse and shame, and spent the rest of the journey mulling over

whether, and how, to apologise.

I didn’t, of course.

So, one day I’m on the train. It’s early Friday afternoon, not yet busy, and I’m in the Quiet Coach.

What I should possibly mention is that I take my bicycle, which has to go in the Guard’s Van right at the front, so I get in the front carriage as a matter of course, and by now I’m used to the Quiet Coach and I like it. When you walk through the other coaches to get to the buffet, you notice the difference alright.

So anyway, this Friday we’re heading east from London, and it’s quiet. Then a phone starts to ring, and ring, and ring, and ring.

The hackles start to rise, there’s an indignant mutter or two, and it keeps ringing.

After an age it stops. And that’s that. Whose was it? Why didn’t they answer? The mystery lingers for a while, and is then forgotten.

Until sometime later it starts up again. Sounds like the same phone.

Come on, you can’t just let it ring!

But it does, they do. Ring, ring, ring. Are they asleep? Have they got off and left it?

When it goes off a third time, I step into action. Heading up the aisle, jaw set firm, I am the very intrepid image of Ernest Shackleton. Drawing glances of quiet admiration, I go straight past it then double back, and finally there it is: abandoned indeed on the floor under a seat; and it’s still ringing.

Can they do that?

So, I’m picking it up, and it’s staring at me, “Private Number” glaring from its evil screen. Private,

indeed: it couldn’t be more public.

I glare back, clutching this instrument of torture, white-knuckled with impotent rage. And it’s still ringing. I am at a loss. I look around me, faces are falling to the floor, all admiration expired. I’m starting to sweat. I turn to it again, imploring, but it stares back heedlessly, its green eye unblinking.

And I press the answer button, and raise it to my ear.

“Hello.” Well, what else could I say?

“Who is this?”

“I’ve just picked up this phone.”

“Who are you?”

“Who am I? Who are you? I’ve found this phone ringing on the train.”

And now, suddenly, I’m the transgressor. The atmosphere has turned to distaste. I’m having a phone conversation. How dare I? My throat’s already dry, my hand’s clammy. I half run to the end of the carriage, stage-whispering into the phone “It’s the Quiet Coach” before I hurl it out the window.

And that, Your Honour, is how I believe the accident happened. My good intentions have landed an innocent bystander in hospital. I realise that, despite the operation to remove his whistle, he may never speak again, and for that I am truly sorry. But I do hope that, in time, Mr Rogers will once again enjoy training the football team at the ground down by the railway. With a new whistle, I’m sure he could resume his career as a successful, if quiet, coach.

Silence in court.

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Translating Trends

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o you often look at the fashions on the catwalk and wonder how you can translate those looks to your everyday wardrobe? The styles can seem almost ridiculous either in colour or shape and they are dressed on very young, very tall and very, very slim models, which makes the idea of introducing them into your wardrobe just out of reach. The team at Dream On have been working hard this season to help you.

“We look at catwalk trends but translate them so they can be worn by you and me,” says Amanda, head stylist at Dream On. “We know our customers want to be fashionable but are daunted by the fashion magazines,” says Amanda.

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ne trend this season is pastels which can cover a wide palette range, with the Pantone colour of the season, Hemlock (pale green) coming from this selection. Pale colours can look amazing if they suit your colourings but that’s the big “if”. We asked Amanda what can be done. “If lighter shades do not work for you then by adding a scarf with stronger tones this can help you get the look that suits you”. The team at Dream On have bought many pastel pieces, many of which

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can be found in the collections of Cornish company EKO. The designs and colours are inspired by the Cornish coast but also offer luxurious fabrics that are eco and organically produced as well as looking great.

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lorals…it’s the start of spring so time to bring out the florals. This season it was predominant on the catwalks of Stella McCartney and Dolce & Gabbana. With a few simple tweaks you can wear them casually or make a statement piece. You can use a small print which creates a soft casual look or, if you want something different, then the new style of digital print offers a much more dramatic look.

If you are not sure about this trend then by adding a pretty floral scarf to a plain outfit you can get the look without too much fuss.

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nother label we stock at Dream On is Pennyblack, part of the Max Mara group, this Italian design offers sophisticated pieces which are timeless but always leading the way with current trends. This season they have added patterned trousers to their collection. They can range from geometric prints to large floral designs. “The trick to wearing this trend is in the

colour, the cut and pairing it with a plain top that complements the colour,” Amanda explains.

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ne trend that never seems to leave our shelves is the stripe. Stripes can be worn on their own to create a classic look or you can clash it with spots and vibrant colours. Hortizonal stripes often cause concern but the width of the stripe can dramatically change the look of the item. Of course the stripe can come in softer tones which will create a casual summer outfit.

This trend is timeless and can be found in some form or another through most ranges. Dream On have bought a huge selection of stripes to suit.

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ream On offers collections that are not normally found on the high street and they work very hard to find looks that are just that little bit different. They also realise that it takes much more than clothes to make (and change) an outfit so they source beautiful scarves, jewellery and handbags which will complement their collections. So can catwalk trends be made “suitable for Suffolk”? We believe the answer is a resounding ‘yes’, with the work done by the Dream On team.

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Bike Stripe Top by Sugarhill Boutique £39 teamed with Lazy Day trousers in Grey from YaYa £41.95 and a Charcoal Grey Dessin scarf from YaYa £18.99

Light Summer Shirt in Amberlight by YaYa £41.50

Sweetheart Dress in navy/Aqua by Sugarhill Boutique £49.00 teamed with Sweetheart Cardi in LT Jewell by White Stuff £45.00

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In the November issue of YLM, we ran a competition to win a Dream On make-over including a £90 voucher to spend at Dream On. To enter the competition all you had to do was let us know why you think yourself, a friend or family member deserved a make-over. We had so many amazing entries, it was very hard to choose a winner as all nominees were deserving... But we did choose a winner and it was Linda Cooper. Here’s what Linda had to say

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“Jane told me she’d nominated me and I’d won the Dream On competition on the day I’d been to the oncologist. Her letter made me cry, I couldn’t believe anyone could be so sweet and kind. I feel like I have my ‘mojo’ back (as Jane calls it), the

amazing brave woman My dear friend Linda is a truly pampered and special who more than deserves to feel for a day. years, but just over 5 I have known Linda for over 26 a new path which has took ance aint years ago our acqu lead to a lovely friendship. ral years and, durLinda has lived with MS for seve ed the backside of kick ully essf ing this time, has succ breast cancer twice. cancer bit again and Sadly, nearly two years ago the such a brave lady is this time Linda can’t win. She ds and her family. frien e clos her to h muc who gives so person she one the She is kind and thoughtful and , on the list. ever if last, s come ally should give to norm day, just for her, she I would love Linda to have this lovely sparkly eyes is beautiful inside and out, with may be just what This . back that need their sparkle an, this is your preshe needs to say “Look here wom cious time now!” to say to her that I For me it would be a tiny way so, so much more rves dese she and love her dearly k her so much for than than she lets herself have, and d. being my (our) frien her and hopefully the It would be a lovely memory for lovely Linda that idea of some stunning pics of the grandchildren too. and ren child would be there for her le but I am being mean There are so many deserving peop be the winner! will a Lind time this and hoping that

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clothes are a million dollars, the make-up has given my eyes their sparkle back and I feel special, pretty again”

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I just cannot let this day go by with out thanking you all for such a lovely time. Having a frien d enter a competition for a make over for me was special enou gh, but to actually be pampered and made to feel so spec ial, words cannot express my gratitude. living with a terminal illness is hard enough in itself, and it is all too easy to forget oneself. fighting the weekly chemo sessions for the past two year s has taken a big toll upon my life and I have learnt to just surv ive, and had forgotten who I am or who I was. losing hair, feeli ng bloated with steroids, looking plain ugly and often unw ell, made me forget the real person I once was. My mojo was depleted and dressing up and putting make up on made way for sloppy jumpers and casual leggings.

Today, you made me realise I am still the same person, but am dealing with a life crisis! I learn t that I could still be that person I once was and dressing up and having make up on made me feel a million dollars. not only did you spend quality time showing me the way back to looking smart, the make up brought back the lustre in my eyes that has long since been depleted. You made me feel so relax ed and special, that any inhibitions I may have had about the day were quickly parted. thank you to all of you. You were amazing and when I went to show Jane the new me she was so happy for me. I am luck y to have such a friend and even luck ier to have won such a perfect day which will be a mem ory not only for me but a tale to tell the grandchildren. I cann ot wait to place the pictures in an album of my special day and do not want to take the make up off. Mind you, I promise I will use the advice given to me today and shall be back practisin g the make up! god bless you all, you made a woman very very happy today!

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THE Food Review

THE DOVE ALBURGH

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he Dove in A lburgh is a beautiful restaurant full of history and character.

W hen you arrive you are invited into the lounge where you can purchase your drinks and enjoy them in comfort while perusing the menu. Inside is a bit like the ‘Tardis’, it is much bigger than you think when you look at the outside.

Once you’ve chosen what you would like you are taken through to the atmospheric restaurant and your drinks are carried through for you.

For our starters, which were served in very good time, we chose the Sauteed tiger prawn tails, roasted peppers and garlic on mixed salad leaves and the “Souff le Arnold Bennet” a twice baked cheese souff lé with naturally smoked haddock and leek chowder.

The prawns were served on a glass plate sitting on a black slate which set off the red of

the peppers and chilli. They were soft and delicious. The seasoning and f lavour was perfect; spicy with subtle sweet undertones.

whole ethos; teaching the fundamentals and passing knowledge on”. Robert also teaches Advanced Pastry at City College.

actly how it came. It was tender and melted in your mouth. The lamb was also very tender and the taste was perfectly complimented by tomato.

The creamy, light souff lé was warming and comforting with just the right amount of smoky fish.

Robert and Connie met when Robert served in Germany in the Army Catering Corp, where Connie had also done an apprenticeship in catering, and so they decided to the run the restaurant in A lburgh. In 2006 it was extended and is now a fantastic restaurant seating 50 people.

For our main courses we ordered the roasted Gressingham Duck glazed with honey and black pepper served with rosti potato, celeriac and savoy cabbage finished with roast grav y and also the braised shoulder of English lamb infused with garlic served with a confit of tomato and black olives with curly kale, creamed potatoes and roast grav y.

“I am inspired by ingredients” explains Robert “with the lamb it’s important to start with top quality meat and then use local, seasonal ingredients to compliment it. There’s nowhere to hide, the lamb has to taste like lamb but be lifted by the ingredients you put with it”.

The Dove Restaurant is owned

by Robert and Connie Oberhoffer, they joined Roberts parents – who had owned it since 1980 - in 2000. Robert’s Great-Grandfather was a chef; he moved to England from France in 1912 and set up his own restaurant in London.

He was involved in helping Escoffier with the change and development of the modern culinary world. Every male generation since in Robert’s family has been a chef. Robert himself worked with Michel Roux Jnr at Le Gavroche “Michel is so relaxed and encouraging, he lifts people and passes things on” Says Robert. “This is my

We asked for the duck to be medium rare and that it is ex-

A ll of the meat at The Dove is sourced locally from Pepperells Butchers in Harleston.

For our desert we had a soft mango and passion fruit panacotta surrounded by the yellow and oranges of a pineapple and mango fruit coulee with a volroano chocolate soil. If you wished to have the cheese board then you might like to know that all of the cheeses are from Flixton.

“The creamy, light souff lé was warming and comforting with just the right amount of smoky fish...”

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aster is a great time for family get-togethers, more often than not someone hosts a Sunday roast.

Why not try something different this year when it comes to the side dishes?

Roasting vegetables is the greatest trick to add to your cooking repertoire, because nothing concentrates and sweetens the flavour of vegetables more than roasting – here you can see roasted cabbage wedges sprinkled with fennel seeds, or how about St Clements roasted carrots – sticky and citrussy with lemon and orange zest? The butternut squash wedges wrapped in Parma ham are fantastically sweet and salty at the same time. A whole cauliflower is a great centrepiece drizzled with fresh herb and lemon oil. Roasting new potatoes even cuts out the need for parboiling – just toss in olive oil with salt and pepper. Courgette batons roasted with chili flakes and

topped with cool crumbled feta and chopped fresh mint is a zinger of an accompaniment!

Instead of stuffing the bird why not make a stove-top stuffing? That way the bird cooks quicker and it doesn’t use precious oven space – chorizo, mushrooms, breadcrumbs and fresh parsley combine for a flavourful addition.

Leeks are a delicious vegetable – with a little extra attention they can be amazing. Once boiled, mix with double cream, fresh chopped chives and some parmesan cheese. Top with breadcrumbs and parmesan and bake until golden brown.

A quick standby is garlicky green beans – boil for 5 minutes, drain and, while still warm, stir in butter and finely chopped garlic – so simple and tasty.

So this year, instead of serving the old favourites, why not create some new ones?

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the wheels started to spin, the back end came round and we were turning sideways! ‘Ok, we’re definitely going to die this time!’

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have always been a little adventure seeker but at the same time a big ‘scaredy-cat’ – the two personality traits do not go well together!

Regardless, I was super excited about going to WildTracks this month.

WildTracks Off-road Activity Park is situated in Kennet, just off the A11, approximately 15 miles South of Thetford and is really easy to get to.

I love driving and I was really looking forward to going offroad and trying something that got my adrenaline going and tested my fears again.

We were met by Arabella and Brenda who discussed with us what we would be doing and then we were introduced to Will Hazlegreaves, our instructor for the day.

The first activity we were going to do was 4 x 4 off-roading. As we drove out I was just enjoying myself riding high up in a Land Rover, it feels completely different to being in a normal car.

Then we got to the 4 x 4 course.

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hill and I wanted to shout out ‘weeeeee’. This was fun! We got to a sloped bank…the incline was only a 25° angle but I seriously thought we were going to tip over. ‘Oh my goodness we are all going to die’ I thought. Will, however, confidently told us that they can actually drive up to a 37° angle. I was slightly glad that we were not trying that! Little did I know of what was to come…

WildTracks covers 60 acres so there are lots of different challenges to try; ascent and descent control, deep water negotiation, traction optimization, cross axle issues and skid avoidance.

After doing some smaller challenges we were faced with a huge climb! ‘Surely we’re not going up there,’ I was thinking.

We definitely were though!

I was holding onto the seat for dear life. The vehicle had so much power and pulled us up the steep hill with no trouble at all.

In fact, the vehicle could pull itself without anyone putting their foot on the throttle and even climb some of the smaller hills by itself. Of course, what goes up must come down. I wasn’t quite sure which was scarier – going up or coming down? By now my eyes were nearly popping out of my head. I simply couldn’t believe some of the things we were doing.

Once down the next very sharp descent we decided to go around and then back up so we could have a photo opportunity.

Almost to the top Will stopped the 4 x 4 for the photo. When he tried to continue up, the wheels started to spin, the back end came round and we were turning sideways! ‘Ok, we’re definitely going to die this time!’ I shrieked and grabbed hold of the door but Will had it under control and we were soon back at the top again. I breathed a sigh of relief… and then I saw what was next.

We were at the top of another hill, only this time it looked impossibly steep. I was sure that we would just nose dive down and tip onto the roof. As you probably guessed though we didn’t, although by this point I felt like I’d had a nervous breakdown.

You can actually take your own 4 x 4 to WildTracks; for only £30

you have full use of the course for the whole day. This is excellent value for money and perfect for those of you who have your own vehicle.

After safely returning to base we decided to have a go on the quad bikes.

We watched an initial instruction and safety video, then donned waterproofs, gloves and helmet. Wow, they were actually going to let me be in control of a vehicle! I absolutely loved it!

Riding the quad bike was such an adrenaline rush; it was a bit like riding a motorbike but with four wheels instead of two, that same feeling of freedom. Apparently I looked completely petrified but I was thoroughly enjoying myself and was very determined that I would go wherever the instructor did.

It is not just off road 4 x 4 and quad biking that you can enjoy at WildTracks, you can also try your hand at karting, archery, clay shooting, crossbows, airguns, rally cars and motocross. Why not have a group party such as a birthday celebration, corporate event or even a stag/hen do?

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capture For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They f lash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils. — William Wordsworth

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The Ins & Outs of Aging

Why you have more control of the process than you think

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by Geraldine Walters Btec HND/Cert. Ed

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pparently, sea turtles don’t age. Well, according to a recent set of ‘factoids’ on Steve Wright’s Radio 2 programme, turtles don’t show that they are aging.

We were told that of course, year on year they get older like all mortal beings but they don’t have the lines and liver spots and sagging – the list goes on – from which humans and most other land-based animals suffer. Lucky turtles. Then again, we don’t end up as soup.

When it comes to the aging of human skin, there are two types to consider: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic aging is simply the passage of time and genetics.

As we age our skin begins to get thinner, the production of natural oils slows down, leading to dryness. Add gravity into the mix and there’s the recipe for fine lines and wrinkles and a general downward trend. By genetics I suggest you take a look at your parents to get some idea of how you’ll appear in 30 years time. If you’re disappointed, keep quiet and concentrate on the paragraph below.

Extrinsic aging, however, is the effect of our environment – and our habits – upon our skin. It’s this type of aging that accounts for most of the external signs we see every day; some experts

say up to 90%. The immediate enemies to our youthfulness are the usual; smoking, diet and lifestyle. But the most dangerous (and perhaps the most loved) is photo-aging or the aging induced by exposure to Ultra Violet (UV) radiation. That’s ordinary daylight that we encounter every day.

While some exposure to the sun is healthy, due to synthesis of Vitamin D and its mood boosting ability, tanning and erythema (redness) are indications of damage. UV light, at deeper wavelengths, breaks down the collagen and elastin in our skin and forms wrinkles, a leathery texture and loss of skin elasticity.

It can also lead to a permanent flushed appearance with thread veins and Campbell de Morgan spots or pigmentation problems such as age spots and chloasma because of irregularities in melanin production. Repeated longterm exposures can cause more serious skin damage manifesting in conditions like actinic keratoses or skin cancers. And skin cancer is not a disease that only affects the elderly; in fact more than two 15-34 year olds are diagnosed with malignant melanoma every day in the UK and cases of melanoma are rising faster than any other type of deadly cancer.

So it’s vitally important to wear a broad spectrum product every day. Slapping on some sun cream on the hottest days of the year, or when you’re laid out on a beach in the Mediterranean, isn’t going to give you the protection you need. The minimum needed is factor 15 – and that’s for winter. Choose a factor 25 to 30

“When it comes to the aging of human skin, there are two types to consider; intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic aging is simply the passage of time and genetics. As we age our skin begins to get thinner, the production of natural oils slows down, leading to drynes” all year round if you’ve got red hair and pale skin. And don’t be fooled by cloudy days; the sun is still there busy beaming down UV radiation even when you can’t see it.

If UV is the prime cause of extrinsic aging, close behind in second place is the cigarette.

Unsurprisingly, smoking has no up-sides. It leads to the narrowing of blood vessels in our bodies, including those which supply the exterior layers of skin with necessary oxygen and nutrients.

At the same time (it’s a double whammy) the skin is deprived of Vitamin A which has a vital role in immunity and is a crucial component of the skin turnover process. In short, you damage the quality of the skin and slow down its renewal system, leaving thickened cells that are prone to mutate. And that’s besides the nicotine staining and anti-social aspects.

The bottom line is that every person who wants to slow down aging and prolong their youthful looks has to follow a sensible lifestyle and take good advice.

A healthy skin, being the largest vital organ of the body, is one of the most reliable signs of good health. We have a lot to learn from turtles.

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To go or not to go Some great reasons to start going to the gym Lose some weight We all know that exercise will use up the calories we eat throughout the day but it is the stored calories that we need attack to make progress.

Dieting alone cannot do this so by adding 60 minutes of exercise 3 times a week you will increase your overall calorie burn at rest as well as during your session promoting weight loss in the form of fat (unused calories) Reduce stress The stress response within the body causes a release of adrenalin (epinephrine) to help us cope with the stressful situation but 9 time out of 10 the adrenalin is not put to good use and causes the bodies hormonal balance to be disturbed. Over a prolonged period this can lead to us getting fatter and making weight loss impossible until hormonal balance has been restored. (homeostasis) Decreased aches and pains Muscles are attached to bones via our tendons and cause movement

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Increased fitness By taking part in rhythmical exercise (cardio vascular) on a regular basis you are strengthening your heart to pump greater volumes of blood per beat (reduced resting pulse rate) and also keeping your arteries more elastic in the prevention of hardening arteries (Arteriolosclerosis). The lungs will also become stronger, more efficient and be able to take in more oxygen per breathe allowing you to exercise for longer at a higher intensity.

The intensity of the exercise must be correct to your ability level and capabilities, it also is important to enjoy what you do as well to make sure you stick at it! Book in now for your one 2 one session and we can assess your needs.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff We all get a little sweaty in warmer conditions and with certain normal triggers - like exercise or anxiety. But do you find you’re sweating much more than average, whatever the weather? You could be suffering from excess sweating, technically called hyperhidrosis.

Granted, ‘sweats’ happen with predictable medical reasons like fevers, menopause, hormone problems with the thyroid and adrenal glands and certain drugs. Usually, this type of sweating affects the whole body.

However, in about 1% of the population, there is no underlying reason at all. This type, called primary hyperhydosis (or focal symmetrical, if fancy words are your thing!), has a more odd distribution such as palms, soles and armpits only. It also has a slight tendency to run in families.

As this condition usually starts in the teenage years, most people blame the symptoms on things like ‘too emotional’ or ‘a nervous personality’. Unfortunately, it continues for

several years into adulthood and with only slight improvement. It can therefore be a very debilitating condition affecting one’s work, career, sport, relationships and self confidence.

The most helpful step, is to recognise it is a treatable skin condition and not a personality issue. The simplest treatments available are prescription antiperspirants whose use can be limited by skin irritation.

Other treatments range from ordinary tablets that reduce sweating to the more glamorous ‘botox’ injections (armpits only). A lot of my patients with this condition often tell me they didn’t expect a dermatologist to deal with sweating - but it is after all, from the skin.

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The Skulptura Team from L to R: Emma, Dr. Raj Tanna, Cheryl & Dionne

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he Scultura Clinic held a launch event at Mendlesham Health Centre . Dr Raj Tanna , the therapists & 3 women who have all had a course of treatments were interviewed & discussed with the audience their personal experiences of the new Lipofirm treatments .

Asked why he had set up the business, he explained his interest in skin & body treatments that are non-invasive , safe & effective . He discovered the Lipofirm machine & researched it to ensure its claims were scientifically based & delivered results . He wanted to make this available & affordable in the area . In London the treatments are available but for prices of £195 per session . He was clear that the pricing in Suffolk would be significantly lower , on average £55 per session .

Dr Tanna explained how the machine worked to safely & effectively destroy fat cells.

Ultrasonic cavitation, also known as aesthetic cavitation, is a revolutionary new approach to fat reduction that does not involve surgery or invasive procedures. Ultrasound technology has been used for many years and has been proven to be completely safe. The treatment is an effective alternative to liposuction and works by targeting and destroying fat cells without damaging any other tissues or organs. Fat cells take up to two years to regenerate so the effect of the treatment is long term and can be main-

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tained with top-up treatments.

Following treatment the body uses its own natural metabolic functions to eliminate the waste produced by the procedure. You may experience an increase of visits to the toilet to pass water (wee), but this is the only side effect. He then talked about the other part of the machine which can help firm the skin & reduce wrinkles . One lady described the treatment as

having her skin ironed . In more medical terms , collagen is the Holy Grail of youthful skin and gives your skin elasticity, freshness and moisture. Sagging skin on the neck, décolleté and face along with wrinkles are common problems associated with aging and the steady depletion of collagen production over the years. LipofirmPlus treatments will build up your collagen store to ensure that your skin regains and retains elasticity, moisture and vitality .

The audience met the team of therapists who work alongside Dr Tanna at the surgery. Dionne

took the audience through the pre-consultation process which is designed to ensure it is safe for a client to have a treatment.

“Any concerns are discussed with Dr Tanna as there are some clients who will not be able to have the treatment”. They talked about the results that had been achieved & the individually designed treatments they offer.

Jan, Clare & Sam who have experienced & benefitted from the treatment chatted about initial impressions & how they felt after their differing treatments . Clare had lost 11cm on 1 measurement around her waist (she was amazed at the result).

Jan is delighted with the impact of the treatment on her face.

The stimulation of collagen has smoothed lines & reduced the sagginess of her skin “people say how well I look, & I feel much more confident,” said Jan. Lots of questions were asked by the audience “can it do arms?”, “will it remove that stubborn bit on my thighs?”, “what about beer bellies?” and also: “can I have a treatment now?!” The answer to all but the last question was, “yes”. To the last question, the clinic is open Wednesday & Thursday 1-6.30 & Saturday 10-4.

Finally, guests were invited to have a quick experience of the LipofirmPlus machine.

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Future Medusa By Mimi Watts

Living The Dream Mimi’s Accident Mimi Watts fell in love with snowboarding in Morzine in 2009 and was due to spend her second season in Chamonix. Two weeks in to her trip, she had landed a job, found a flat and started making some great friends. She was very happy.

The lifts opened on the 8th of December to a beautiful clear day with fresh powder covering the mountain. Mimi had a great day riding, but at around 16.00, on Pierre à Ric, the final run of Grands Montets, Mimi probably caught an edge at speed and fell head first in to very soft, fluffy snow. She was trapped and suffocated and fell unconscious within a couple of minutes.

At about 16:05, a man stopped about 50 metres down the slope to wait for his family. Noticing what he thought was a bird stuck in the snow, he walked back up the slope to discover the tip of Mimi’s board. Mountain rescue were called, but by the time they could dig her out her heart had stopped beating. It took 45 minutes of CPR before her heart started again.

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Mimi suffered irreparable brain damage from oxygen starvation.

She couldn’t stay alive on her own, so five days after the accident, her life support machine was switched off. Although Mimi’s body was resuscitated, she died on the slopes doing what she loved with great friends. Mimi was 26.

A huge memorial service was held in Suffolk, England where she grew up. Over 500 friends and family there to honour her life.

Her ashes were scattered a few weeks later at the top of Grands Montets.

Background of Good Story In the last few months of her life, Mims was close to launching her own snowboarding label for women under the name ‘Good Story Clothing’. She had found a niche in designing edgy yet practical women’s clothes that respected people’s individuality and avoided the age old cliché of ‘girly’ pastel colours and floral patterns.

In her journey towards launching her label, Mims was often overwhelmed by the complexity of

turning her amazing designs into a profitable venture. Advice and support was hard to come by and a lot of it tended to be conflicting and confusing. Realising this was a common problem for thousands of promising young people, Mimi’s brothers, Rory and Nick, set up Good Story to help people overcome these issues.

As a memorial to Mimi Watts, Good Story aims to help similar young, talented and creative people realise their business potential through advice, mentoring and funding.

What does Good Story Do? We believe that good ideas and young talent should be allowed to flourish.

We look for people who can tell us a good story; those brimming with passion and untapped potential who lack the finance, connections or experience to turn their business ideas in to a reality.

Through ad-hoc advice and one to one mentoring, we help these people identify their barriers to getting started, then provide funding, equipment and premises for them to execute their plans.

Good Story has a varied collection of mentors from tattoo artists and actors to PR professionals and bankers. This range of skills means we can always find someone with the right skills, experience and contacts to help our applicants on their journey.

What happens with my donation?

About 10% of your donation goes towards spreading the word about Good Story. The rest goes towards helping launch our applicants’ businesses through loans, grants, rents and mentor expenses.

How Can I get Involved?

Here’s how you can help...

Share: One of the easiest and yet most helpful ways you can get involved is telling friends about us. Tweet, email, text or share some of our news, or just our web address goodstory.org.uk to help spread the word.

Donate: More money means we can help more applicants. Find out how to donate at goodstory.org. uk, or suggest a fundraising idea to us - we’d be happy to help!

Mentor: No matter what professional background you have, we’d love to give you the chance to help our applicants start and grow their businesses. Send your CV and a quick hello to hi@goodstory.org.uk.

Apply: If you’re young and want to turn your passion into a business, we want to help you! Send a good story about yourself to hi@goodstory.org.uk.

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They were successful entrepreneurs who’d got stuck in a rut.

They were helped to get going again

It became clear that the business was not understanding the importance of different clients & pricing needed reviewing.

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elinda and Sarah came to Dream On in a bit of a quandary. A few years before they’d started a new adventure. They’d both been working together for a major marketing company; they weren’t happy and so decided to break away and set up their own business. They’d realised that their previous employer had lost the human touch with customers – it had got too big. They could see a big gap in the market for personal attention and service. They also wanted a lifestyle that worked for them; they both had young families and felt that running their own business would give them more flexibility with no boss to answer to. Research shows that many women decide to step away from large corporates for exactly these reasons.

They want to take control of their careers & have a clear view of how they would like to do business.

These are two confident, and talented ladies, so it was no surprise that before too long they’d set up a small but successful business. They were doing well.

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stale. The business was ticking along nicely, but ticking along nicely wasn’t what they wanted.

They decided they needed help.

They had heard about a business called Dream On. It offers a business health check. They decided that was exactly what they needed.

Bridget from Dream On went & visited their offices. They were helped to understand their business .She spent time with Belinda & Sarah, talking about the business, reflecting on the marketplace & looking at information in lots of different ways.

“I learnt about our business margins & looked at business with a completely new set of eyes”. It became clear that the business was not understanding the importance of different clients & pricing needed reviewing.

Additionally they realized, they were too caught up in operating the company, they weren’t giving themselves the chance to step back and think “what next?”.

So Bridget worked with them.

“I took them away from the hustle and bustle of the office.

And together we created a three year plan to grow their business.

To do this we used some simple

models and techniques, we got the ideas flowing and we got creative.” Bridget & the team use their collective business experience. They have worked out the key models & approaches that helped them in previous roles .

The team consists of some very successful business people including an ex partner of KPMG, a lawyer & finance directors.

In just two sessions over four hours they built a new strategy and a simple powerful plan with clear financial targets. Belinda and Sarah now have clarity about the kind of business they want to be, and - just as important the kind of business they don’t want to be. They know where the growth will come from and where the attention should go.

“At times it felt hard having to review the business in such detail, but Bridget helped us understand the value of this work .I wouldn’t call myself a numbers person, in fact I actively avoid them. Fortunately we were helped to understand the numbers & because of the language she used, we actually understood.”

The two ladies are now hard at work making their plan come

to life. They still come to Dream On for regular coaching and advice. But they don’t always come alone. They’ve also introduced their clients to Dream On. Some companies take their clients to football matches and the races, but by bringing them to Dream On Belinda and Sarah know they’re offering something a little different.

The team at Dream On are giving their clients a chance to reflect; a place to create space; and most important, the support we all sometimes need to take the next steps forward. Whether it is 1-1 coaching, working with the team running the business, helping with marketing or a business plan, it is clear the team at Dream On have experience that can help many types of business.

As a social enterprise, the charges for this work can vary.

“I’m clear,” says Bridget, “that we want to support businesses in this area. We aim to make our services affordable. If someone comes to visit who would benefit but cannot afford our services then we can apply for support from the blossom development fund”.

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Charlotte Nicols The Forge Whether you have just had a bracing stroll around the beautiful Thornham Walks or need a great place to meet up with friends or family, The Forge has a warm welcome.

From delicious lunches with a nice glass of wine, to tea and cakes or light snacks.

Open seven days a week, all year: April to Sept 10am to 5pm, October to March 10am to 4pm.

Kate Bowden Essential Interiors Spring is in the air, we are seeing lots of fabulous colour with new fabrics and wallpapers arriving with us daily, but obviously grey is still the colour of the moment. If you are considering changing or updating your soft furnishings Kate will visit you in the comfort of your home with pattern books, trimmings and lots of exciting ideas.

Essential Interiors offers a complete design to installation service and the first consultation is free.

Josie Allen Suffolk Surplus Nestled in the Suffolk countryside, near Stonham Aspal, Suffolk Surplus sells anything and everything from kitchenalia and collectables, to antiques, shabby chic furniture, items for the garden and even a super 1976 Volkswagen bay window camper van!

Come along and have a browse!

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was recently asked by a close relative to help with choosing and buying a new car. Now, shopping isn’t normally my thing, but for cars I’ll make an exception - in fact it’s something I really enjoy doing. Like any good personal shopper I try to understand exactly what my ‘client’ is looking for in their purchase and then present them with a shortlist of various makes and models. Once that list is narrowed down it’s a case of trawling the internet for examples to view, followed by a trip to the local dealers for a closer look. I suspect that this is the real reason I’ve been asked to help – my apparent expert knowledge of cars will help them avoid buying the worn out, abused, accident damaged or poorly maintained car from hell.

In this particular case, finding the right car was straightforward but then came the question of how to finance it. This is the point that my knowledge falls off a cliff – I’ve had very little to do with vehicle financing, but I know a man who does. Nigel Potter of Core Vehicle Solutions is an expert in financing cars and vans for private or business use. This then is his guide to vehicle finance:

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interest rates are so low at the moment – it might even give you more bargaining power with the salesman.

Bank Loan Fine, but you’ll have to do the legwork and negotiating with your bank. You might be able to get a good interest rate and once again you’ll have some bargaining power with the car salesman.

Contract Hire For Limited Companies, PLC’s, Sole Traders and Partnerships, contract hire offers most of the benefits of ownership without the hassle. In essence, it is like hiring a car but over a longer period and is a very popular choice for VAT registered businesses. One regular payment covers all the costs for an agreed period and mileage. You would normally pay a deposit equal to one or three months rental. VAT is due on the rentals and deposit, but may be partially or fully reclaimable depending on your circumstances.

The finance company is responsible for the disposal of the vehicle at the end of the contract and you do not have the right to purchase the vehicle, however you can extend the hire if you wish.

Personal Contract Hire (PCH) For Private individuals opting out of

the company car scheme. Personal contract hire is similar to business contract hire. In most cases you can just add the VAT to Business contract hire prices - some finance houses charge additional doc fees for PCH (Underwriting for PCH is very strict & can takes up to 48 hour for approval).

Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) For Private Individuals, Sole Traders and Partnerships. A fixed amount is paid every month for an agreed term and mileage. This type of contract is essentially a purchase agreement where the monthly payment is kept low by a Minimum Guaranteed Future Value (MGFV) set by the finance company. At the end of the contract you will have three options: Hand the vehicle back to the finance company (additional costs may be charged).

Purchase the vehicle at the MGFV regardless of market value. At this point you would own the vehicle outright.

Part-ex or sell the vehicle. If the vehicle’s value exceeds the MGFV set at the beginning of the agreement you can usually use this amount towards a deposit on your next contract or sell the vehicle and anything over the MGFV is yours to keep. You can also incorporate

maintenance & servicing in this rental. The deposit required could be as little as £99.00 Finance Lease For Limited Companies, PLC’s, Sole Traders, Partnerships Finance lease is ideal for VAT-registered companies who want to handle the administration of their vehicles and have the asset shown on balance sheet.

An alternative choice for high mileage users where the mileage & condition constraints of contract hire would prove unsuitable,. This is a Vat-beneficial finance option where the hirer can choose to pay the entire cost over the agreed lease period, plus an interest charge (full payout lease), or pay lower monthly rentals during the lease period with a final payment based on the anticipated resale value of the vehicle (spread rental with a balloon).

Note: with a full payout lease there is no final balloon payment as this is incorporated in to the monthly payment, so you do not take the risk of a short fall at the end of the contract if the vehicle fails to meet the expected price.

Ok, so there you have it, a complete guide to vehicle finance. Many thanks to Nigel for his help.

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Dennis Rushen Dennis Rushen has been a success in virtually every role you can possibly play in the motor racing industry – except for actually driving or being a marshal!.

Now a leading driver reprensentative through his Park Lane Management Company, Rushen brings a wealth of experience, dating back to 1968, to up-and-coming drivers.

He has worked with legends of the sport, at Brabhams with Bernie Eccleston, at Williams with Sir Frank Williams, at Lotus with the legendry Colin Chapman, and as the man who set Ayrton Senna on the road to becoming possibly the sport’s greatest ever driver.

With Dennis’ Rushen Green Racing Squad, Senna dominated the 1982 European and British Formula Ford 2000 championships. The great Brazilian never forgot his debt to Rushen who

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persuaded the then 22 year old to return to the UK from a temporary self-imposed exile in Sao Paulo to become a professional racing driver. They remained firm friends until Senna’s untimely death which will be 20 years ago this May 1st.

“He was obviously a very special talent and all the drivers now have Senna as their hero, most of them weren’t even born when he was about,” Dennis tells us. “That was the magic he had. People ask ‘when will we see the next Senna’ and I say, not in your lifetime, he was a one off ”.

Other top drivers to pass through the Rushen Green portals include F1 racers Mauricio Gugelmin, Martin Donnelly, Jonathon Palmer, Chico Serra as well as highly talented New Zealander Mike Thackwell.

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“He was obviously a very special talent and all the drivers now have Senna as their hero, most of them weren’t even born when he was about,” Dennis tells us.

“That was the magic he had. People ask ‘when will we see the next Senna’ and I say, not in your lifetime, he was a one off”.

Reynard Formula 3 team and scooped an unlikely win in the 1987 European Cup race with Steve Kempton, when a blend of tactical nous helped the unfancied Kempton beat young stars such as Johnny Herbert and Bernd Schneider.

Rushen has represented race car constructors all over the world, including the Far East market, where he played a leading role in the first panAsian single-seater championship Formula Asia for the Argo Company.

Rushen has strong ties with North America having represented many drivers from the United States and Canada and has engineered cars and managed championship-winning teams in those countries. He was also instrumental in bring-

ing the young Canadian sensation Andrew Ranger to these shores.

The teenager is just one of many whose careers have been boosted by Rushen, who set up Park Lane in 1997 and now represents drivers in Formula 3, Formula Renault (in Britain and North America), The British Touring Car Championship and the leading manufacturer-backed one-make saloon series.

Rushen has also featured in numerous TV programmes, magazines and various Senna books and the latest book on Sir Frank Williams.

With 35 years behind him in the sport, there’s not much that’s passed Dennis Rushen by. But will he ever have a go himself…?

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High Tide Festival Theatre

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here are very talented young playwrights working in the UK, and if they are lucky they will find their way to the HighTide Festival Theatre season in Suffolk.

The Theatre is one of the UK’s leading producers of new plays, and the only professional theatre focused on the production of new playwrights.

HighTide Festival Theatre was founded in 2007 by Steven Atkinson and Sam Hodges. The festival itself was introduced in 2006/7 by Sam Hodges with Moss Barclay and Lilli Geissendorfer.

Under Steven Atkinson, co-founding Artistic Director, HighTide Festival Theatre have premiered major productions by playwrights including Ella Hickson, Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, Nick Payne, Adam Brace, Beth Steel, Laura Poliakoff, Luke Barnes, Vickie Donoghue, Lydia Adetunji, Jack Thorne and Joel Horwood.

The eighth HighTide Festival, takes place April 10 - 19 in the idyllic Suffolk market town of Halesworth. The programme features a diverse range of talented new performers, alongside well-known faces, including an interview with Michael Gambon on Saturday 19th at four thirty. One of the great actors of our time, his work on stage and screen is as unforgettable as it is diverse, ranging from the plays of Harold Pinter, Samuel Beckett, Alan Ayckbourn and Shakespeare, to Professor Albus Dumbledore in the final six Harry Potter films.

HighTide Festival Plays 2014 Girls guide to saving the world “We’re going to take down each and every one of these harpies.

With just the power of our razor-sharp tongues.”

Jane and Bella are best friends. They’re starting a revolution. But they’re falling out of step. Toby dreams of babies, buggies, and home improvement. But he can’t even father his cat. And that boy keeps telling Jane to take what she wants. But what is that, exactly Three thirtysomethings attempt to make sense of their own uncertain worlds. Even if it means losing sight of each other in the process.A frank and funny new play about friendship, feminism and what it means to be successful. Elinor Cook won the 2013 George Devine Award.

The Girl’s Guide to Saving the World is her first professional production.

Peddling “If i was God Almighty himself, and destroyed this first attempt at life. What would my second version be?... a dead end of endless possibility.”

A pedlar boy wakes up in a field, somewhere in London, surrounded by the burnt and empty remnants of the night before. With no memory of how he has come to be there, he knows he must go back to

‘the very start of it all’. His attempts to retrace events from the previous day lead him on a haunting journey where everything comes into question: his life, his world, his future.

Peddling is Harry Melling’s remarkable debut play following the day in the life of a door-to-door salesman as he battles difficult questions and attempts to come to terms with the resulting truths.

HighTide Festival Readings of New Plays Escalator Plays Extracts of works in progress by playwrights attached to Escalator Plays, a regional talent development programme led

by HighTide, and supported by Eastern Angles, New Wolsey Ipswich, and Mercury Theatre Colchester.Escalator Plays is part of a wider Escalator Talent Development initiative that is supported by Arts Council England East. This particular strand is managed

by HighTide Festival Theatre.

The scheme, in its inaugural year, is designed to support early career playwrights from the East of England and those wanting to work in the region to develop their work and showcase their work at partner theatres, who this year include Eastern Angles, New Wolsey

Ipswich, and Mercury Theatre Colchester.

Directed by Ellen McDougall, Associate Director of the Gate Theatre.

Boa “There’s me in the middle with my self-interest. Then there’s your family. Then your friends and lovers maybe, then colleagues and acquaintances, then strangers and passersby, out and out and out and out and out until the circle of people you’ve never met or will never meet. People who were in a different time and space to you. And people move between our circles, in he ripples, out and in, slow and fluid.But you now, you’re in another category all together.”If the dead still exist in our hearts, what if our heatrs are wrong?”

Boa tells the story of a relationship inconvenienced by death.

Written by Clara Brennan ( channel 4 playwright in residence soho theatre ), Directed

by Hannah Price ( Theatre Uncut ) and featuring Harriet Walter (pictured top, second right) “One of the little gems of the artistic calendar in Britain” The Telegraph

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UPDATES & EVENTS We will remember them In the year that marks the centenary of one of history’s most terrible wars, communities across the land are planning to mark the occasion and commemorate the millions of young lives that were lost.

A new ‘World War One Heritage Fund’ has been set up by Breckland Council to support local projects that explore, share and conserve the heritage of the First World War in the district.

Lynda Turner, Breckland Council Executive Member for Community and Environmental Services said: “Marking this centenary reminds us all of the terrible consequences of war and of the sacrifices made.

The ‘World War One Heritage Fund’ provides grants of up to £500 to support residents and organisations who wish to develop community projects that mark the centenary of the Great War”.

Grants are available to support a wide range of projects such as documenting the war through film or audio recordings, collecting personal stories and memories of those affected by the war, staging exhibitions, producing books or organising talks.

Guidance notes and application forms are on the Breckland Council website www.breckland.gov.uk Samantha Patel Breckland Council Communities Officer 01362 656870 samantha.patel@breckland.gov.uk

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one act plays, both written and directed by John Gleeson, on Saturday April 26th and Sunday April 27th at The Bank Community Arts Centre, 2 Castle Street, Eye, 7.30pm.

The comedy ‘Body and Soul Mates’ features Tim Hall and Jak Quartermaine playing hospital porters awaiting a night time call to carry out a nervous duty. Their tentative expectation reveals their fears and aspirations.

Comedy/Drama ‘Bus Pass to Peterborough’ features Helen Fraser and Rob Johnson as an unlikely couple forced to wait together in an isolated rural bus shelter. Their ‘chalk and cheese’ lifestyles expose comic contradictions and deep felt sadness.

Tickets available from The Bank beginning of April. Price £9.50.

Concessions £7.50 Rather than just following in the tradition of performing only established stage plays the professional Company is also producing new works and developing embryonic acting talent – regardless of age.

Other forms of entertainment are to be introduced whether it be music, radio, film, dance or even stand-up comedy or celebrity speakers.

Shimpling -to - Frenze Open Day This special open day is to promote a new walk in the beautiful Norfolk countryside and has been put together in partnership with The Boudicca Way Project. The event will also launch a leaflet, which shows a map of the walk and suggested sites of interest along the 7-mile route.

Why not join us on this free event and walk part or even all of the route. Storyteller Dave Tong will be entertaining visitors from

10.30am - 3.00pm at St George’s, Shimpling - just drop-in and listen to a tale or two - folk stories, myths and legends galore! We will also have voluntweers on hand to talk about the history of this interesting church and family activity sheets to complete.

A treat awaits at St Andrew’s Church, Frenze, where you’ll find a medieval soldier who will be able to tell you about his life - and the weapons he uses! The route from Shimpling to Frenze is approx. three miles and is perfect for those not wanting to walk the full route.

This part of the walk also takes in St Andrews Church, Thelveton, which will be specially opened for this event. www.visitchurches.org.uk

Mark’s first knitting lesson with Diana Siviour

Knitathon challenge Staff at Rosedale Funeral Home are asking people to pick up their knitting needles and get casting on in aid of a host charities who are set to benefit.

For a small registration fee, knitters will receive a registration pack which includes patterns for items such as glove puppets, mittens and finger puppets for the Christmas Shoebox Appeal, dog coats for the Dog’s Trust, catnip mice for Feline Care Cat Rescue and poppies to support the Royal British Legion.

For knitters who are new or less experienced scarves and squares for blankets are also required for St. Martins - a local charity supporting the homeless and East Anglian Children’s Hospice.

Mark Hall a Funeral Administrator from Rosedale in Attleborough explains the idea behind the knitathon. “We already have a team of committed knitters who have been knitting for our Christmas Shoe Box Appeal and they often pop in for a chat when dropping their knitting off. It was a comment from one of these ladies that sparked the idea for the knitathon.

She said that she lived alone and having the knitting to do had given her back a purpose in life and made her feel useful again. This

got us thinking and we thought how lovely it would be if all our knitters could get together and meet each other and knit together, and so the Knitathon was born.”

Throughout the Knitathon Rosedale will be organising ‘Knit & Natter’ gatherings to get everyone together and to hear from the charities that will be the recipients of all the wonderful things that are being knitted. Non-knitters are also welcome and some of the more experienced knitters will be able to teach them to cast on, decipher a knitting pattern and pass on some of their valuable skills.

Mark is the first non-knitter to sign up and has already had his first knitting lesson, from Diana Siviour.

“It’s something that people from all ages can take part in and we’ve been quite surprised by how many gentlemen still knit as well. Many knitted items have already been brought into our funeral homes and we are extremely grateful and would like to say a big thank you to all concerned. It really is heartwarming. We would also love to hear from established knitting or craft groups who are keen to be involved and to help us spread the word.”

The knitathon is one of many events being staged by Rosedale Funeral Home in their bid to raise £10,000 to celebrate their 10th anniversary later this year.

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Student Kitchen ‘The Student Kitchen’ project has been selected as one of England’s five finalists for this year’s Money for Life Challenge.

Since November 2013 a team of young people from Suffolk and Norfolk Youth Action have been working on a project called The Student Kitchen as part of The Money for Life Challenge. The project sponsors told us that the quality of the entries had been outstanding.

The Money for Life Challenge is a national competition which provides small grants for 16 to 24 year olds to run a project to improve money management skills in their communities.

The Student Kitchen’s objective was to build a website to host cooking tutorials and to demon-

strate how to cook healthy meals at an affordable price.

The team decided early on to contact local businesses and representatives to assist us. We interviewed our MP George Freeman and the Deputy Leader of the County Council, Cllr James Joyce.

Tony Perkins, Quality Butchers, supported our project by demonstrating which cuts of meat students should ask for when shopping at a butchers. We felt that young people today were unlikely to visit a butcher. Tony was able to point out the value of tracking farm to shop produce.

Jason Simons, Sainsbury’s Store Manager, allowed us to film in the Attleborough supermarket and informed us about the Basics range of products.

Local chefs, Matthew Jackson, from The Stag restaurant and Sarah-Jane from Silicon Moulds gave us several recipes to post on line.

Stephen Thomas, Project Sponsor, said ‘Working with the team has been a pleasure. They have learnt a great deal about project management and individuals have developed in confidence.

I think that it is worth noting that this money saving project highlighted how little it can cost to live healthily.’

The England final will take place on 2nd April at London Zoo. The Judges will choose one winning team that will receive £1000 to donate to the charity of their choice, and each team member will receive a £60 shopping voucher. Up to five representatives of the winning team will be invited to attend the UK Grand Final in London on 15th May 2014 to compete for the overall crown of Money for Life Challenge Winner 2014.

At the final we will also be joined by 7 runners up, and all 12 teams will be asked to set up a stand in the ‘showcase’. During the showcase, the audience on the day will have the opportunity to vote for a People’s Prize winner. www.StudentKitchen.org.uk

South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band (SNYSB) is a youth band for 8-23 yr olds who come from all

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will feature at their next concert at Brandeston Hall.

And finally the band’s aim is to show kids that “Music is Fun” – grades are not required to join, just the ability to sight read. They work with children and schools trying to show that music is cool, and fun, and offers the most amazing opportunities. They are always looking out for new players.

Sunday 6th April Brandeston Hall SNYSB with the Parachute Regiment

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Martha Reeves is Motown’s ultimate soul diva and lead singer of the girl group Martha and The Vandellas. During her time with The Vandellas, they have scored over a dozen hit singles, including Nowhere To Run, Dancing In The Street, Heatwave, Third Finger Left Hand and Jimmy Mac. After leaving Motown in 1972, Martha continued to expand her musical horizons, establishing herself as a singer/songwriter with few limitations, singing rock, jazz, country, gospel, blues and classical. Martha continues to perform, both solo and with her Vandellas - sisters Lois (Motown-era Vandella since 1967) and Delphine (since mid-1980s).

Martha And The Vandellas are backed by a stunning 9 piece band including an amazing 4 piece horn section. not to miss.

Martha Reeves and The Vandellas are at at The Apex, Bury St. Edmunds on the 8th April. For more info visit, www.theapex.co.uk

over this part of East Anglia.

The band is 40 years old this year – originally formed in 1974 to support a marching Drum Corps, the band grew so large that they formed a symphonic band in their own right and stopped marching.

There are big celebrations planned for September calling on all members of SNYSB past and present to join in with events including a BBQ and “play-in.”

SNYSB play about 30 concerts a year, and all bar two are fundraising events for local charities. Over the years they’ve raised many thousands of pounds and in 2006 they were awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

More recently the band has been invited on 2 occasions to play in Malaysia and the Far East, still raising money for local children’s charities (over £250,000) and giving the band members the most amazing experiences, from being presented to the King of Thailand to see orangutans in the wild in Brunei. A third tour of Malaysia is to happen next summer.

And more immediately – the band are about to hold their

annual residential weekend in Framlingham (Brandeston Hall 5 - 6 April). This has been a regular spot on the band’s calendar where SNYSB spend the weekend with a military band, learning, training and rehearsing. The weekend culminates with a public performance of the joint bands – an occasion not to be missed. This year the military band is the band of The Parachute Regiment. However this is likely to be the last opportunity for this event as military funding cuts have denuded the military bands and it is unlikely that they would be able to fund such PR events in the future.

The band has also been responsible for commissioning music which is now played internationally. Four Norfolk Dances by Philip Sparke was commissioned by the South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band, who gave the first performance on 15th September 2001.

The four movements are each named after a village in South Norfolk that has a particular association with the band: Pulham Prelude, Diss Dance, Lopham Lament and Garboldisham Jig. This

Easter Speggtacular From 18th to 21st April at Balham Rare Breeds Farm.

If you haven’t yet had a chance to come and meet the lambs and piglets you have another fantastic opportunity over the Easter weekend, as the Easter Speggtacular returns.

The new lambs love to sit on your lap and if you are very lucky you may even see more being born.

You can also cuddle the baby bunnies in the Bunny Barn, and see all our other animals who always look forward to meeting someone who’ll feed them.

There will be plenty of other activites around the farm: facepainting, the treasure hunt, cupcake and biscuit decorating, as well as craft stalls from around Suffolk to puruse.

The Baylham BBQ will be firing up and serving produce from the farm, and lets not forget the bar which will be stocked as usual with local beer and cider, and wines from around the world.

Please be aware that the lambing tunnel will be closed from 1pm to 2pm and the Bunny Barn from 12pm to 12.30pm and 3pm to 3.30pm on each day of the Speggtacular. These breaks are necessary to give our animals a well-earned rest and to ensure they have the opportunity to feed.

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interesting for everyone.

Garboldisham Village Hall | 10am - 3pm | free

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1st - 12st Waveney Springs Art Collective An exhibition in Diss Corn Hall Gallery.

Diss Corn Hall | Box Office Opening Hours | FREE | 01379 652241

WHAT’S ON Every Monday

Pennoyers Odd Balls Knitting Club Fancy some company? Then do come along to this relaxed, fun club; whether it’s knitting, crochet or just a chat. Held in the Café - just bring along your needles and ‘knit & natter’... and it’s free!

Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St. Mary Ip21 4Qt | 1pm – 3pm | 01379 676660 | Info: www. pennoyers.org.uk | Email: admin@pennoyers. org.uk

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PC Help Club One-to-one PC help from keen and knowledgeable volunteers. All abilities welcome.

Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St. Mary Ip21 4Qt | 1.30pm – 5.30pm | £4 For one hour | 01379 676660 | www.pennoyers.org.uk | admin@ pennoyers.org.uk

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Last Monday Senior Citizen’s Lunch 2-course full roast meal. Booking essential.

Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St. Mary Ip21 4Qt | 12.30pm | £8.50 | 01379 676660 | www. pennoyers.org.uk | admin@pennoyers.org.uk

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EVERY 2nd Monday Senior Citizen’s Lunch 2-course full roast meal. Booking essential.

Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St. Mary Ip21 4Qt | 12.30pm | £8.50 | 01379 676660 | www. pennoyers.org.uk | admin@pennoyers.org.uk

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EVERY TUESDAY Tuesday Time Together Come along for a chat, fellowship, refreshments or quiet space. Informal singing weekly at 11.00am. Light lunches on 3rd Tues of month.

Sewing group on 2nd & 4th Tues of month.

St John’s Church, Harleston | 10.00am4.00pm | FREE | 01379 851148

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FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY DISS & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB Grasmere Club, Denmark Street, Diss | 7:30PM-9:45PM | www.disscamera.org.uk

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First Tuesday Waveney Bereavement Group Number 7 - Prayer & Counselling Centre, 7-8 Mere Street, Diss | 2pm | 01379 658956

make new friends Harleston Information Plus 8 Exchange Street | 1-4pm | Carole Tilston 01379 851920

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1ST Thursday Diss Computer Club At the Residents’ Meeting Room, Taylor Road | 7.00pm - 10.00pm I Bob Morgan 01379 650977 | disscomputerclub@gmail.com

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2nd Thursday Comedy Night Get ready for a belly full of laughs! Fantastic new comedians every time!

A scrumptious three course meal followed by hilarity and tomfoolery for just £30.00 per head, this is a sure to be a great evening!

Advance booking is advised as we often sell out.

Jimmy’s Farm | Pannington Hall Ln, Ipswich, Suffolk Ip9 2Ar | 7PM | £30 | 01473 604206 / jimmysfarm.com/event

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First Friday & third Sunday African Djembe Drumming Lessons ‘Backspace’, Angel Cafe, Fair Green, Diss | Friday: 10-12pm and Sunday: 2:30-5pm | £12 per session | Jane 01379 641233

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Every SaturdaY PC Help Club One-to-one PC help from keen and knowledgeable volunteers. All abilities welcome.

Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St. Mary Ip21 4Qt | 9.30am – 12 noon | £4 For one hour | 01379 676660 | www.pennoyers.org.uk | admin@ pennoyers.org.uk

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The Wyken Vineyard Farmers Market The Wyken Farmers’ Market is about farmers, producers, bakers, makers, friends and family.

Wyken Road, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2DW | 9a.m - noon | 01359 250262 1st Saturday Harleston’s Indoor Flea Market Stalls of vintage, antique, collectables, etc.

Swan Hotel | 9.00-1.00PM | Stalls £10 | 01379 855486

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Third Tuesday Buskers Night Would you like to perform to a live audience?

Come along to this relaxed evening with all types of music including modern, blues and folk. Bring along your instrument & speak to Dave when you arrive. Bar with real ale & bacon butties. All welcome.

Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St. Mary Ip21 4Qt | 7pm | Free | 01379 676660 | www. pennoyers.org.uk | admin@pennoyers.org.uk Every Thursday Tea & Chat Pop in for a cup of tea or coffee, a chat and

Every Sunday Stonham Barns ALL YEAR CAR Boot Sale Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham

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Wed 2ND FILM: Gravity (12A) Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, With Sandra Bullock, George Clooney & Ed Harris Winner of seven Oscar Awards including Best Directing, Editing, Music and Visual Effects.

A work of unique dedication: Cuarón wanted to show us what it is like in space.

And thanks to armies of British technicians and cutting edge film techniques, he succeeds marvellously. We are there, weightless with the two stars, in awe at the glorious vastness of space, as they struggle to survive.

The excitement extends to the interior drama – within the spaceships and inside Sandra Bullock’s mind as she fights her demons.

Diss Corn Hall | 8pm | £5 / Under 18s £2.50 | 01379 652241

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Fri 4th Film: Philomena (12A) Garboldisham Village Hall | Doors 7pm for 7.30pm | £4 from Garboldisham Post Office | Bar and ice creams | 01953 681416/681189

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The Honeycombs 50th Anniversary Tour The official band & founder member ‘Martin Murray’ with No.1 hit ‘Have I the right’ plus many more! Doors open 7.30pm. Bar, bar meals & raffle.

Apollo Rooms, Harleston | Doors 7.30pm | £12 / £10 Apollo members | 01379 854205

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Sun 6TH The Silver Dollar Country Music Club presents: SMOKEY MOUNTAIN BOYS The Park Hotel, Diss | Doors 7pm Music 7.30pm - 10.30pm | Members £5 / NonMembers £6 | John and Teresa Stannard 01603 433918

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Come Dancing If you love to dance - this is a dancers heaven! Professional DJ playing all your favourite waltz’s, tango etc. Also on Sunday 20th Apollo Rooms, Harleston | 7.00pm - 10.00pm | £5 | 01379 854205

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Wed 9TH FILM: The Butler (12A) Diss Corn Hall | 8pm | £5 / Under 18s £2.50 | 01379 652241

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Evening Inn Come along to this popular monthly event.

Guest ale and of course bacon butties!

Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St. Mary Ip21 4Qt | 6.30pm–11.30pm | FREE | 01379 676660 | www.pennoyers.org.uk | admin@pennoyers. org.uk

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Clairvoyance evening With Fiona Nicholls (in aid of Harleston Play & Recreation) Apollo Social Club, Harleston | 7pm for 7.30pm | £7.50 from The Card & Party Shop / £8 on the door | Kellie Day 07788 500901

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5TH - 6TH Peppa Pig visits Bressingham Come and see her at intervals throughout the day. You can also find out what life’s about with all the trains and rides at Bressingham.

01379 686900 | www.bressingham. co.uk

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Sat 5th Film: Le Weekend (15) Garboldisham Village Hall | Doors 7pm for 7.30pm | £4 from Garboldisham Post Office | Bar and ice creams | 01953 681416/681189

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2ND Saturday Jazz Breakfast Come and enjoy a leisurely weekend breakfast with the soothing sound of live Jazz in the background. We have a great selection of talented local Jazz bands who join us for these dates. Why not try our famous Greedy Farmer’s Breakfast, plus we have some lighter options to suit every taste. Booking Essential.

Jimmy’s Farm | Pannington Hall Ln, Ipswich, Suffolk Ip9 2Ar | 9.30Am - 11Am | 01473 604206 / bookings@Jimmysfarm.com / To View Our Breakfast Menu: jimmysfarm.com/ Menus

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Raymond Froggatt Diss Corn Hall | 7.30pm | £16.50 / £13.50 | 01379 652241

Easter Lambing Easter lambing should be underway when the school holidays start. With around 40 ewes expecting, there should be plenty of lambs to cuddle - although it is always difficult to certain they will deliver on time. So come along, cuddle a lamb and, if you are lucky, see one born.

Baylham House Farm | 01473 830264 / info@baylham-house-farm.co.uk

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Thurs 10TH Romeo & Juliet Diss Corn Hall | 7.30pm | £10 / Conc. £8 / Students £5 | 01379 652241

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Tea & Chat Christine Butler of Norfolk Carers Support.

Christine will be available to talk to anyone who cares for a family member or friend.

Harleston Information Plus, 8 Exchange Street, Harleston | 1-3pm | Carole Tilston 01379 851920

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10TH - 19TH HIGH TIDE FESTIVAL Nick Payne, Harry Melling, Kate Mosse, Michael Boyd, Harriet Walter, David Hare, Libby Purves, Michael Gambon, Michael Billington and Anthony Horowitz headline the Eighth HighTide Festival The Cut, Halesworth | 0845 673 2123 / info@newcut.org / www.hightide.org.uk/ festival_2014

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Fri 11TH MUSIC: A Touch of Class: Something Happened Diss Corn Hall | 7.30pm | £9 / Conc. £8 | 01379 652241

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Film Night – Captain Phillips Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St. Mary Ip21 4Qt | Bar From 7.15pm for 8.00pm | £4 Advance, £4.50 Door | 01379 676660 | www. pennoyers.org.uk | admin@pennoyers.org.uk

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Sat 12TH FILM MATINEE: Frozen (PG) Diss Corn Hall | 2pm | £5 / Under 18s £2.50 | 01379 652241

Spring Craft Fair Beautiful Handcrafted Items. All money raised is for Eye Town Hall. Stalls £10.00 a table or £15.00 with electricity and a raffle prize.

Eye Town Hall | 10am-4pm | Roz Barnett townclerk@eyesuffolk.org

MERVYN AND THE STARBEATS Licensed bar, tea, coffee and rolls Wreningham Village Hall | Music 8.30pm midnight | £6.50 | Christine Minns 01508 488123

Border Craft Collective Master crafts fair including: Stain glass work, Iron work, Knitting, ceramics, green wood work, felting, paper cutting and much much more. We aim to have different visiting crafters at each event to keep things

Bingo For Cash Prizes All monies paid out in cash prizes. Also on Saturday 19th (with an added bonus of some yummy Easter treats) and Saturday 26th Apollo Social Club, Harleston | Eyes Down 8.00pm | £6 for 6 games | 01379 854205

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Sun 13th Spring Garden Preview Join us for a special ‘Spring Preview’ afternoon, which will showcase our wonderful daffodils and other spring garden delights.

Enjoy spring at Helmingham as we showcase our many hundreds of daffodils which line the two moats and gardens beyond!

The Coach House Tearooms will be serving light bites and afternoon tea throughout the afternoon.

Helmingham Hall | 12:00 - 5:00pm |Adults £3.50 Children £1.50 | 01473 890799 | events@helmingham.com

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Johnny Rhondo & Billy Jack Enjoy a great night of country music with bar, hot meals & raffle.

Apollo Rooms, Harleston | 7.30pm - 10.45pm | CMC members £5 / non members £6 | 01379 854205

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17th April BAFTA nominee Richard Digance A major TV star in his own right, & heralded by musicians and comedians alike as one of the most influential comedy song writers, performers and musicians ever.

Wingfield Barns | £15 Advance £17.50 On the door | 01379 384505/ enquiries@wingfieldbarns.com

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ThurS 17 – Sat 19 April Watershed Productions present: the BBC Worldwide and Polka Theatre production of Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play From national screen to local stage, cartoon stars of the hit CBeebies television show, Charlie and Lola, come to life in a magical mix of music and puppetry that will delight both young and old.

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | For times see website | £8.50 - £13 | 01284 769505 / www.theatreroyal.org

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Fri 18th CINEMA AT EYE Red 2 (cert 12A) Eye Community Centre | Doors 7.00 for 7.30 | £5.00 from Eye Pharmacy or on the door | 01379 870229

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The Park Hotel, Diss | Doors 7pm Music 7.30pm - 10.30pm | Members £5 / NonMembers £6 | John and Teresa Stannard 01603 433918

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Mon 21st Billingford Windmill Open Day Easter Egg hunt on the common for children at 2.30 p.m. Vintage tractors and art exhibition in the mill (ground floor). Event subject to conditions.

01379 853967 | 12.30 - 16.30 | Adults £3 Senior citizens £2, children free Dumplin Country presents: Easter Monday Country Music Charity Show in aid of the EDP FLOOD APPEAL The entertainment will be provided by The Barhoppers.

Wreningham Village Hall | Doors 1pm Music 2pm - 5pm | £5 | John and Teresa Stannard 01603 433918

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clay pigeon shoot The Gallery Highwaymans, Risby, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6QP | Juliet Fisher 01284 810283 / info@highwaymans.co.uk / www. highwaymans.co.uk

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WED 23rd Choral Concert by the Stuttgart Heslach KammerChor Visiting German Choir singing pieces by Schutz, Playford, Lloyd Webber, John Lennon, a set of Madrigals including by Wilby from Diss, Bach and more.

Diss United Reformed Church | 7.30pm | 01379 650770

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Sat 19th Tony’s charity dance with ‘Kevin Barry’.

Enjoy a great night whilst raising money for cancer research & Parkinsons uk.

Apollo Rooms, Harleston | Doors 7pm | £5 | Tony 01379 783526

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Thurs 24th Theatre: Palm Wine & Stout Garboldisham Village Hall | Doors 7pm for 7.30pm | £4 from Garboldisham Post Office | Bar and ice creams | 01953 681416/681189 FRI 25th Bistro Night Treat yourself to a delicious home cooked supper to end the month. Whether it’s a 2-course or just a main you would like, the choice is yours. Booking essential.

Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St. Mary Ip21 4Qt | Bar opens at 6.45pm for 7.30pm | Mains £7.50 | 01379 676660 | www.pennoyers.org. uk | admin@pennoyers.org.uk

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SAT 26TH Two Illustrated Talks on Astronomy

BY Breckland Astronomical Society A Beginner’s Guide to the Night Sky & Collecting Light from the Darkness Diss Corn Hall | 7pm | £8 / Conc. £6 / Under 18s £2.50 | 01379 652241

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Sun 20TH The Silver Dollar Country Music Club presents: GEORGE McINTOSH

The Good Story Festival of Creativity SAT 26TH- SUN 27th | The Gallery Highwaymans

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18th, 19th & 20th April Fool’s Month The Upstairs Gallery is full of joy, and will be holding a special three day event of madness and tomfoolery!

With artists such as Mark Ward, Bill Titcombe, Jan Houchen on display, Lifecasting in the main gallery, and information on all aspects of art, as well as coffee and refreshments, pop in for a visit to one of the largest commission free galleries in East Anglia!

The Upstairs Gallery, Exchange Square Beccles | 01502 717191 / www. theupstairsgallery.co.uk

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SIEGE | Sun 20TH & Mon 21ST | Framlingham Castle

Sun 20TH & Mon 21ST SIEGE! Catapult yourself into the awesome spectacle of a castle under Norman attack. Take cover!

Witness the opposing forces prepare for battle, pick your side and check your armour before the awe-inspiring trebuchet hurtles into action. Hear gruesome tales from the medieval surgeon and experience the fear and anticipation of battle with the rallying cry of generals as they prepare their soldiers for the impending bloodshed.

Framlingham Castle | 10am - 5pm | English Heritage Members Free Adult £7.70 Child (5-15 yrs) £4.60 Conc. £6.90 Family £20.00 | 0870 333 1181 / www.english-heritage.org.uk

Fellini’s 8 � (15) Diss Corn Hall | 8pm | £5 / Under 18s £2.50 | 01379 652241

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Karaoke with Mark & Liam. A fun night is awaiting you at this Easter special Karaoke!

Also fantastic Easter Draw with cash prizes to be won.

Apollo Rooms, Harleston | 8.00pm till late | Members free / non members £1 | 01379 854205

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The Saturday Club: A Real Fairy Story Mrs Buttersnap is an expert on fairies but she has never even seen one! How will she photograph one for her book? With the help of various gadgets and her cat she finds

herself in fairyland where all is not well. Find out how she helps the fairies and captures one in a photograph.

A show full of wonder, mayhem and close encounters of the fairy kind!

Diss Corn Hall | 2pm | £5 / £3 (Ages 3-7 yrs) | 01379 652241

Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play Thursday 17 – Sat 19 April Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

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CRAFT FAIR Various stalls including ceramics, jewellery, woodcraft and textiles. Free Entry. All Welcome. Café open all day.

Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St. Mary Ip21 4Qt | 10.30am – 4pm | FREE | 01379 676660 | www.pennoyers.org.uk | admin@pennoyers. org.uk

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SAT 26TH- SUN 27th The Good Story Festival of Creativity Good Story nurtures raw creative talent in young people to help them start their own businesses. This festival of creativity features business workshops, networking and the chance to buy from inspiring entrepreneurs.

The Gallery Highwaymans, Risby, Suffolk IP28 6QP | www.facebook.com/GSFestivalofCreativity

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The 2014 East Anglian Game & Country Fair The Norfolk Showground, Norwich | 0871 230 1102 / www.ukgamefair.co.uk

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Sun 27th Apollo Country Club presents: The Mc Kenzie Duo Apollo Rooms, Harleston | 7.30pm - 10.45pm | CMC members £5 / non members £6 | Tony 01379 783526

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Wed 30TH FILM :Saving Mr Banks (PG) Diss Corn Hall | 8pm | £5 / Under 18s £2.50 | 01379 652241

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