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Karen is a headmistress from Ipswich who recently came on a Dream On Makeover Day…

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As a second source of income, Thomas grew flowers on his allotment, and on Saturdays he’d sell them from a barrow in the centre of Sheringham.

He was photographed by Olive Edis, the pioneering photographer and official war artist, whose subjects included George Bernard Shaw, Emmeline Pankhurst, and the Duke of York (later to become George VI)

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FAB DAD 17 _ Celebrating the special men in our lives

more than makeup 35 _ Everyone should have the chance to feel amazing

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN Gabriel’s Garden?

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39 _ Are skincare treatments now more approachable?

THE beech TREE 28 _ From the Anglo Saxon ‘boc’

lift off 44 _ Re-training the way you think

KEEP YER HEEL DOWN BOR! 31 _ The trials of the allotment

nicely does it 49 _ Our Featured Artist for July

celebrate good times 33 _ Significant events inspire memories

wardrobe malfunction 52 _ A better working wardrobe

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It's July and feels like summer time has started. July is fun packed family time, my favourite thing in the world. We’ll be at Latitude Festival and are also having a party to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. Ten years is tin so I maybe I’m in with a chance of actually getting a gift this year! After another birthday missed this year I won't hold my breath... at least I may get a tin of something!

Welcome to the July issue of YLM. We have lots of fantastic stories and articles for you. As you all know here at Your Lifestyle Magazine we love life in Norfolk and Suffolk, there is so much to love about our counties. We have the most fantastic and diverse locally-produced and grown produce on our doorstep. Being so close to the coast we have an amazing variety sea food, who hasn't heard of the Cromer crab!? We have the Adnams, Aspall and St Peter's breweries, Norfolk and Suffolk teas and roated coffee.

A new generation of farmers are bringing energy and ideas to the farming and food industry, playing an essential role in managing the countryside. We find out about some of our young farmers as well as celebrating local produce, livestock and events. Willow also had fun at the allotment with Papa, digging up potatoes and carrots for the cover photo.

A huge thank to the awesome Dream On team who treated me to one of their make over days recently, it was so much fun. I didn't realise that my favourite primary school teacher Mrs. George was also going to be on the makeover day which made it even more special. My face lit up when I saw her. In life some people have an amazing impact on you. Their kindness stays with you always! It was so special to have something just for me. I gave the team free rein to do what they liked. With my new, posh nails by Rachel, fab hair by Lauren, new outfit styled by Esther and beautiful make up by Dionne, I then got to be in front of the camera for a change.

Lucy, who will be doing work experience with me and who has come along as my helper was in charge of doing my photos and I love them so much, thank you. Thank you all who made the day so special, it really is a wonderful experience, I can highly recommend it! I can't thank all the Dream On team without a very special thank you to Bridget McIntyre, the wonderful lady who made Dream On a reality. Bridget helps hundreds of people be the best they can be; running

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I can't thank all the people who support YLM enough, on page 13 you can see them all. I feel very blessed to work with them all.

I have, as always, rambled on far to much, have a fantastic July. With so many events across the region, I think it will be hard not to. Have a good one.

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the Club’s history mixed with a modern flair. With the mesh finish on the side of the shirts, shorts and socks, we have really focused this year on producing a lifestyle kit which has a complete look. The kit we’ve created for the 2016-17 season has a modern, stylish and retro feel and I believe the fans will love it as much as we do.”

The new kit is available to purchase now in all three stores, on the Errea bus at Carrow Road, as well as online via shop.canaries.co.uk

kitted out Ipswich & Norwich players strip for the new season!

Norwich City and Ipswich Town launch thier new home kits for the 2016-17 Sky Bet Championship season.

Supported by an integrated marketing campaign which calls upon fans to ‘Own Yellow’, the City kit is inspired by a mixture of classic kits from the clubs heritage, the kit also combines a fresh, modern twist.

Steve Balmer-Walters, Head of Retail at the Club said: “This year’s Errea home kit is a combination of historical kits from

Modelling the new Ipswich Town shirt, captain Luke Chambers said: “The kits look and feel great, but that’s to be expected from a brand with such high standards as adidas.

“We’ve all had a say in the design of the new kits and we are all delighted with them.

Hopefully the Town fans will be too. We all can’t wait to get started again in August.”

As with all adidas high performance apparel, the new kit includes the latest in cutting edge Climacool material, designed to provide the players with the best in lightweight and breathable technologies.

Available for order via itfcdirect.com or from the Planet Blue store on Portman Road.

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We prefer the collar on the Ipswich strip but the more minimal, classic look and piping on the Norwich offering. At the final whistle Norwich just take it as we think the Town kit looks better with white shorts!...

Let’s hope the football is better!

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Print to the People (PTTP) is an artist led, social enterprise dedicated to the production and promotion of traditional printmaking processes established in 2009.

PTTP was created by Jo Stafford and Vicki Johnson and with the help of volunteers. They provide affordable and accessible printmaking facilities for artists, designers, students, community groups and the public. PTTP also provide printmaking courses and mobile screen printing activities ideal for indoor and outdoor events. PTTP oftern work in collaboration with local arts organisations and education providers to promote printmaking to a wider audience.

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A entrepreneur who made it to the semi-finals of Richard Branson’s VOOM 2016 competition is thanking local charity Good Story, for helping her to disrupt the traditional record label industry.

31 year old Harriet JordanWrench from Hackney, beat thousands of entrants to make it through to the final 40 of the Virgin Media Business VOOM competition.

Harriet launched Secret Sessions on YouTube five years ago, giving filming opportunities to upcoming artists.

Two years ago, Harriet approached Good Story, a Suffolk based charity that helps ambitious entrepreneurs with funding and mentoring. After receiving investment to launch a new website, Harriet launched Artist Accelerator this month - allowing artists to upload content and interact directly with fans. Artists also have the chance to win investment from brands including The Hospital Club.

Malcolm McAllister, Chairman of Good Story, who helps mentor Harriet, is looking forward to where Harriet’s business will take her after this exposure, adding: “Everyone at Good Story is incredibly proud not only of Harriet, but also how we have helped her take Secret Sessions from an idea in her head to the current website. We think big things lie ahead for Secret Sessions as Harriet is really passionate about supporting upcoming musical talent. We are delighted that our charity could be a part of Harriet’s journey too.”

Summer rugby camps

uilding on its successful youth rugby set-up, Diss Rugby Club will be running a series of rugby camps this summer, which will not only be aimed at existing players, but also welcome children interested in learning about the sport for the first time or simply keeping fit over the summer.

The Diss Rugby Summer Camps will have a maximum of 30 places available and will be open to both boys and girls aged between 7 – 12. Qualified coaches will be teaching the children the core skills of rugby, including passing and catching, ball skills, support play and decision making.

Diss Rugby Club is running the 2-day summer camps twice over the summer. The first camp runs from Tuesday 26th to Wednesday 27th July 2016 and the second commences on Tuesday 30th to Wednesday 31th August.

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going the extra mile The Knights Family of Sheringham

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role of chauffeur is deeply ingrained in James’ blood. His great, great grandfather, Thomas Elisha Knights, born in Horsford in 1870, worked as a coachman for a wealthy family. In some households, a coachman’s role included tending the horses – i.e. groom and stable boy – but it is likely that Thomas was employed by Horsford Hall, where he would have held a specialist position as coachman.

Thomas’ first son, James, born in 1892, was (present day) James’ great grandfather. Two years later, Vernon arrived, followed by George in 1896 and Herbert in 1899. A few years later,

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the family moved to Sheringham, where Thomas exchanged his driving job for the occupation of jobbing gardener.

As a second source of income, Thomas grew flowers on his allotment, and on Saturdays he’d sell them from a barrow in the centre of Sheringham. He was photographed by Olive Edis, the pioneering photographer and official war artist, whose subjects included George Bernard Shaw, Emmeline Pankhurst, and the Duke of York (later to become George VI).

Working as a motor mechanic in Sheringham, Thomas’ eldest son, James, was taken on as chauffeur by a wealthy summer visitor; this meant a move away from home – to Willesdon on the

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“The late Billy Lusher, of Lusher’s Bakery, attributed his own existence to James Knights; apparently, James saved Billy’s father’s life during battle in World War I. ”

Reaching the rank of Battery Sergeant Major, James was a valiant leader. The late Billy Lusher, of Lusher’s Bakery, which operated from 1898 to 1999, attributed his own existence to James Knights; apparently, James saved Billy’s father’s life during battle in World War I. In 1918, James was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal – the oldest British award for gallantry. This is the official citation.

No. 22589 Battery Sergeant Major J.C. Knights.

A/177. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for the following act: During the period 21st March 1918, this Warrant Officer showed great bravery and disregard of danger in the execution of his duty. He repeatedly brought up ammunition to the guns under heavy shellfire, and his coolness and resource inspired confidence and steadiness in the men on several critical occasions.

On the 27th March 1918, during our retirement under fire, limbers approaching the guns were heavily shelled and the teams bolted. B.S.M. KNIGHTS succeeded in rallying these, and by his prompt action avoided what might have resulted in the loss of the guns.

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outskirts of London. Later, he drove buses in London.

When war broke out, all four Knights boys enlisted.

James joined the Queen’s Royal West regiment, 53rd (Young Soldier) Battalion; Vernon served as a driver in the Royal Field Artillery; George joined the Norfolk Regiment, serving in the 8th Battalion; and young Herbert, at only fifteen years old, joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Sailor 3rd Class.

George was killed in October 1917 and has no known grave. Herbert died of an illness during his training at HMS Ganges in JULY 1915. The two elder boys survived the war. Vernon had been gassed, and had severe chest problems for the rest of his life.

After the war, both James and Vernon married and set up as taxi-drivers. Vernon and his family lived in Western Terrace, Sheringham, only a few doors away from their mother, and James moved to Bushey, near Watford. He spent his retirement in Sheringham.

When working, Vernon was always immaculately presented, dressed in uniform and cap, with a clean and tidy car. In their approach to work, there are striking resemblances between this gentleman and his great, great nephew, James Knights, of JMK Transport & Travel. ends

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Did you know? Cromer Museum recently secured over £42,000 in funding to purchase and put on display a nationally important collection of photographs by pioneering North Norfolk photographer Olive Edis.

The photographs were taken by Edis between 1905 and 1955. They include stunning sepia images of Cromer and Sheringham fishermen and a rare series of autochromes, the first true colour photographs. Edis was renowned in society for her portraiture and the collection also contains photographs of famous people including King George VI, David Lloyd George, Thomas Hardy and Cromer lifeboat hero Henry Blogg.

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Louise Priest From BBC Look East and Radio Norfolk.

Always keeping us entertained and a very good drinking partner!

Geraldine Walters Always informative and humorous, with expert knowledge from the world of skincare

Leighten Ball Mr Motoring himself. We enjoy hearing about his driving antics and his wise advice Sunday October 23rd

WILLOW Alice Cater, showing that you can grow in confidence and shine as the

Bridget McIntyre Founder of Dream On in Thorndon. Showing that kindness and business knowledge are the perfect match

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Joan Garnham of Waveney Trees. Sharing her astonishing amount of knowledge of trees and nature

Phil and Katrina Burton Keeping our focus on the importance of relationships in the business world

Janet Fairweather The lady behind the scenes, looking after all finances and keeping Wendy in-line (Wendy’s rock)

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WILLOW AIKEN Star of ‘Spot how many times is Willow is in YLM this month!’. Always a joy to photograph and bringing much happiness wherever she goes Mark Aiken Delivering YLM through your door and the star of Keep your Heel down Bor. Not always sure what it’s all about!

Also his fantastic team of couriers at Dayburst, thank you Geir Maidland Writing the stories we love to read. In his own words...”Always an enjoyable read” Amanda Church Making sure we are all looking our best with great taste and advice on fashion Dionne Atkins and Rachel Cattermole Defining Radiance bring their practical and glamorous beauty blog Sue Johnson Sharing beautiful and thought-provoking stories

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Last but not least, Wendy Aiken. Owner and publisher of YLM, believing in good people and inspiring stories, loving life in Suffolk and Norfolk.

Wendy Aiken Photography take all of our covers and features throughout. We are always looking for images that speak of life in our region without being cliché. Also for imagery with a natural feel.

(Words by Ben) Wendy says: “I am so proud of YLM and am so grateful for the amazing team of people who contribute and make it happen each month. Thank you all very much, we couldn’t do it with out you!”

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month, my father is 90... the same age as the Queen. I thought I would take this opportunity to tell you about him. He was the youngest of eight children from Bournemouth. His passion for sport, mostly golf, developed from a very young age and continued through to his seventies. He was a very natural golfer and played off a 4 handicap for a good number of years. He was also considered an “all round good chap” was made Captain and then President of his golf club in Leicestershire. I would sometimes caddy for my father when I was young, but I don’t think I was very popular with his golfing pals as I was a bit of a chatterbox. I would quite often ask a question just at that crucial moment of a tricky putt! Years later I decided to have golf lessons. One of my dreams was to play a round of golf with my father. I can only remember this happening once.

I proudly walked to the first hole with him. I placed my ball on the tee, measured up, went to take the first shot and…..missed (about three times in all) My father diplomatically suggested he took the shot for me, to get me going ( and to get away from the clubhouse, full of amused members I am sure). Years later my son learnt to play and would often go with his Pops to his golf club, the driving range or pitch and putt.

My father was also a passionate skier. Our main family holiday each year when growing up, was spent on the ski slopes rather than a beach.

One year when I was about thirteen, he and I spent a week in Austria.

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Although in separate classes ,we had a very happy week. I remember feeling very grown up as I learnt to ask for “ein coca cola bitte” at the bar in the evening. My father always had a Campari and soda.

A few years later the pair of us went to Menorca for a week (my mother was a school secretary so couldn’t

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get the time off). Again, we had a very pleasant week, just the two of us. I remember one story of my father spotting one eyed Menorcan owl (I think a couple of brandies were to blame!)

During the years when I was growing up, I think it was my mother who took centre stage. My father was quite happy to leave the big decisions to her. He played golf every Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning (my mother told everyone she was a golf widow) We

also played tennis together. He was very supportive of all my ventures, whether sporting or workwise.

When I was growing up I was a little

“ I think having two daughters came as a bit of a shock to him. They do say it takes a special man to produce a daughter.”

scared of him, to be honest.I am not sure why as he rarely had to shout at me, although I was sent to my room for “answering back” on more than one occasion. I think having two daughters came as a bit of a shock to him. They do say it takes a special man to produce a daughter and special he certainly is!

He is a very kind, gentle man who has had many good friends over the years. Alongside the golf my father was a member of Round Table and 41 club which led to a great social life for both my parents.

The other thing I should mention is how women always flirt with him!

Even now, a few carers in their care home make a real fuss of him (not to mention one or two of the female residents too!)He brushes off his attractiveness to women saying “what rubbish Louise”, ha! His loyalty to my mother, now in their sixty second year of marriage, it a testimony to the man himself. He was always very popular among his peers and has stayed friends with a number for well over fifty years. He has strong moral values, never known to fall out with anyone.On the contrary, I would say he has enriched a lot of peoples’ lives with this friendship and loyalty and fun loving nature. I am a lucky girl. Happy Birthday “old chap”, and thankyou for being a fab Dad! ends

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arleston Young Farmers are part of Norfolk Young Farmers; a group of 12 clubs from all over the county. The club is run by members, for members and is dedicated to young people who have a love for agriculture and rural life. Established in 1938, Harleston Young Farmers are the oldest Young Farmers club in Norfolk, and remain to be the only club who have their own clubhouse. Whilst many of our members may already know one another, young farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clubs provide members aged 14-26 with a unique opportunity to meet new people, develop skills, contribute to their local community, participate in a wide range of competitions, whilst engaging in a dynamic social life. We have a broad membership base, with members travelling from as far as Bury St Edmunds and Halesworth as well as everywhere else in between.

Throughout the summer, Harleston Young Farmers remain to be very busy; in between the demands of harvest, they have the Norfolk Show to prepare for, where this year they will compete

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The Norfolk Horn (also known as Blackface Norfolk Horned, Norfolk Horned, Old Norfolk or Old Norfolk Horned)is one of the British black-faced sheep breeds.

It differs from other black-faced breeds which are mainly found in highrainfall, upland areas, and from most other modern, lowland British sheep breeds in being lightly built and very hardy. This breed is raised primarily for meat.

The Norfolk Horn developed on the sandy heathlands of the Breckland area of Norfolk, England although similar black-faced sheep were formerly more widespread in lowland Britain. It is adapted to surviving on poor forage in cool but

dry environments. The breed is long-legged with black faces and legs. Both sexes have horns, although these are larger in the male. At maturity, a ewe weighs about 70 kg (150 lb). The breed is described as "flighty" and is likened to goats in their ability to jump over obstacles such as fencing.

It was popular in Norfolk until the middle 19th century, when "improved" breeds such as the Leicester and Southdown appeared. Norfolk Horn ewes were mated to Southdown rams to produce high quality meatproducing lambs, and this cross became established as a separate breed, the Suffolk.

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against other clubs from Norfolk, and also help to promote the club. In addition to this, they will compete in The Rally -the final round of competitionswhich will take place on 10th July, at the Norfolk Showground, the winner of which will take home the Rally Trophy, and having won in 2014,and been the Runners Up in 2015, Harleston are keen to do well in all competitions taking place, including Tug of War, Stockjudging, and even flower arranging as well as many more.

However Young Farmers is not just all about competitions, as every year the club chose a charity to raise funds for, the most recent of which was Norfolk cancer charity The Big C, who in the last year has received in excess of £3600 from Harleston Young Farmers.

You don’t need to be directly involved in farming to be a Young Farmer, just someone who enjoys the countryside and appreciates rural life. Anyone interested in becoming a member should get in touch with our Chairman Josh Moller on 07887 844077, also via f Harleston Young Farmers Club ends

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Darrow Green Farm is a small family-run farm at Denton in the beautiful Waveney Valley.

Thier cattle are pedigree Lincoln Reds, a traditional breed native to the East of England. The herd are all born and raised on the farm and free-range on grass pasture for much of the year.

The beef is hung for a minimum of three weeks for succulence and flavour.

The Lincoln Reds receive no antibiotics, no growth hormones, no colouring, no chemical preservatives, no enhancers and no articial ingredients in their feed.

Darrow Green Farm Beef Boxes provide a mouthwatering selection of top quality cuts. Each box has a typical weight of 8kg and contains at least two roasting joints, a variety of steaks, stewing steak, and shin and prime minced beef. Box contents will vary slightly with every order and we will do our best to cater for your specific needs. Providing you with the best of British beef at a very affordable price, a Darrow Green Farm beef box will cost only £90.

Your box can be delivered to your door fresh and chilled (free within a 10 mile radius of the farm), or can be collected from the farm if it is more convenient.

Darrow Green Farm beef is suitable for freezing for up to six months.

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"We have a lot of seasonal workers, and with the possibility of a new Australian-style points-based system, these workers need to be treated with the same respect and importance as highlyskilled doctors.”

What DOES Brexit mean for the LOCAL FOOD industry?

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ollowing Thursday’s referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union, some of the region’s biggest industries are facing uncertainty regarding their future and their funding.

of replacing the Common Agricultural Policy, which provides subsidies to British farms. In 2015, farmers in the region received an estimated 100 million pounds from the CAP.

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The agricultural industry is a large part of the historical landscape of both Norfolk and Suffolk and continue to support the region’s local economy today. Norfolk alone represents 7.6% of England’s total agricultural output and is also home to a strong fishing industry.

Facing issues such as climate change, an aging demographic and rising costs, North Norfolk secured FLAG status in 2011, one of only six in the country.

FLAG – or Fisheries Local Action Group – is intended to support the development of sustainable local fishing industries and is currently funded by the European Fisheries Fund.

However, many fisherman have supported the Leave campaign on the basis that EU policies have had a negative impact on the industry by allowing other countries to fish in British waters.

Meanwhile, crop growers in Norfolk and Suffolk are eager to hear what the government’s plans are in terms

I spoke to Richard Hirst of Hirst Farms, based near Great Yarmouth, who said: “We won’t be able to tell what the impact will be until the government announce plans for UK legislation protecting farmers as opposed to the old EU rules.

We have been promised by Brexit that we would not be disadvantaged, so we’ll have to see.”

Mr Hirst was also keen to raise one of the hottest topics of the last few weeks: immigration. “The farming industry is hugely important to the UK economy, and migrant workers are essential to the continuation of this industry. We have a lot of seasonal workers, and with the possibility of a new Australian-style pointsbased system, these workers need to be treated with the same respect and importance as highly-skilled doctors.”

Now, in the midst of the greatest shift in our lifetime, the region’s agricultural sector are eagerly awaiting for the government to announce plans that will secure the future of a past they are so proud of. ends

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FEAST ON THE STREET @LATITUDE FESTIVAL Feast on the Street, Norfolk a n d S uf folk ’s Stre et fo o d collective, today announces that they have been approached by Festival Republic, the organisers of Latitude, to create a street food area at this years festival.

“We are very proud and pleased to be teaming up with one of the country’s biggest festival organisers to bring local street food to one of the regions most popular festivals.”

Says Tony Lacey, director and founder of Feast on the Street Feast on the Street will be taking several of its members and setting up a street food area by the lake at Henham Park.

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Now in its 11th year, the friendly festival is held in the historic and beautiful setting of Snape Maltings, Suffolk, the home of Aldeburgh Music. This year’s festival showcases over 100 of the region’s finest food and drink producers and is hosting leading chefs from around the UK. East Anglia has long been a larder for the rest of England and this important role continues. The Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival celebrates the strong connection between Suffolk’s landscape and the abundance, variety and quality of its produce, coming from the sea, the rivers and the fertile valleys which lead to the rich arable soil of the region’s uplands.

Headlining the two-day calendar, jam-packed with demos and hands-on masterclasses, will be the chef and author Angela Hartnett, whose ever growing collection of restaurants includes London’s Michelin starred Murano in Chelsea and the fashionable Shoreditch haunt Merchants Tavern. José Pizarro will be bringing a taste of Basque cuisine to the festival and there will be debut appearances from The Duck and Waffle’s Dan Doherty (who will be divulging his most iconic brunch recipes), vegetarian guru Anna Jones (with her popular cookbook A Modern Way to Eat) and Mississippi-born Brad McDonald (with a BBQ masterclass based on his new cookbook Deep South: New Southern Cooking). ends

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(Serve with coconut potato salad) 2 tbsp white pepper 1 tsp salt Small handful coriander stalks, finely chopped The zest of 2 limes Coriander leaves, samphire and lime juice to serve 500g peeled tiger prawns, threaded on bamboo skewers

"The ceramic platesetter inside can be used as a plancha to cook pizzas, fish or burgers.

The other way up, it creates a slow cooking environment by acting as a heat barrier. You can even use the Egg like a tandoori oven. Take the grills out, get the heat right up and throw stuff right in there with the coals. Aubergines, fennel, crabs; anything you can peel when it's ready.

Combine the marinade ingredients and rub it over the raw prawns. Wrap in clingfilm and leave to marinate for an hour. Grill in a pan or on a low-heat barbecue, until the prawns are pink and golden. For the coconut potato salad, slice one onion, two cloves of garlic and one green chilli and fry gently for 10 minutes until they are pale gold. Add 80g of desiccated or freshly grated coconut, one teaspoon of ground cumin and half a teaspoon of ground turmeric and cook for a further two minutes.

Remove from the heat and place in a bowl.

Add 200g yogurt, some chopped coriander and mix well. Boil some new potatoes, slice, then add to the salad and coat well with the dressing. Add lime juice to taste and garnish with blanched samphire and chopped coriander.

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It’s also equipped with a launch control mechanism that gently releases whatever you’ve got speared on the fork by slowly closing the tongs. Using Stingray also means there’s a few tools less to clean after the food’s done, popping in the dishwasher for a lazy wash.

Weber Apple Wood Chips give off a sweet, dense and fruity taste making them excellent for smoking fish, pork or poultry.

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This month I’m making an appeal on behalf of all the creepy crawlies! From the microscopic ones to the ugly and strange looking, to the familiar and well known beloved butterflies and bees. Let’s collectively create safe havens and habitats within our gardens to help protect and sustain these ever important life cycles and, if you’re in doubt take a moment, when you’re in the garden or whilst on holiday, to be still, sit down and relax, take a close look and listen to the sounds of the natural world around you.

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Coccinella septempunctata Ladybirds lay hundreds of eggs in the colonies of aphids and other plant-eating pests.

When they hatch, the ladybird larvae immediately begin to feed. By the end of its three-to-sixweek life, the larvae may eat some 5,000 aphids.

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Insect Friendly

Avoid using peat and use alternative forms of compost – peat extraction destroys vital wildlife habitats Early and late flowering plants provide nectar for insects at critical times - just after emergence or prior to hibernation Honesty and hedge garlic provides somewhere for orange tip butterflies to breed. Brimstone butterflies breed on buckthorn bushes.

Short lengths of drinking straws, hollow canes or plant stems, tied in bundles are excellent nesting sites for beneficial lacewings and ladybirds

Long grass provides habitat for egg laying and over wintering of caterpillars and leather jackets.

Blackbirds and starlings search for leather jackets (cranefly grubs) in short grass Dead wood is good for beetles and other specialist beneficial insects, fungi and mosses Ivy is a late source of autumn nectar for insects and late winter fruit for birds rspb.org.uk

garden in July vibrates gently with the almost silent fluttering of butterfly wings and the incessant hum, buzz and drone of the many insects and varieties of bees as they busy themselves amongst the flower beds, shrubs and trees.

Insects and ‘creepy crawlies’ have consistently received bad press, we think of them in terms of what will bite and sting or carry life threatening diseases. Wasps, mosquitoes and the dreaded aphids can be a problem but they are in the minority as there are so many more beneficial insects that far out way any that might cause us problems. As our natural and wild spaces become more depleted and tidied up, it is becoming more and more important that as gardeners and custodians of the countryside we work to try and help redress and keep the balance.

The arrival of Ladybirds out of hibernation back in April and May helped keep the Aphids that had survived the mild winter at bay and in July the Hoverflies arrived ready to take on the battle. Frogs and Toads have a healthy appetite for slugs and snails. Why not plant some simple umbelifers like Fennel and Dill and nectar rich Verbenas to help encourage the beneficial insects into the garden and grow the bright and cheerful calendula marigolds to attract the aphids away from precious crops.

Growing chives and garlic plants under the rose bushes helps to prevent greenfly infestations and I find just gently rubbing the bugs off buds, leaves and stems and/or a sharp blast with a water hose is fairly effective.

Plant a Cotoneaster shrub for the bees and leave a few wild unkempt areas for the odd nettle and wild plants to survive. Many insects, butterflies and moths are reliant on what we might call weeds, these plants are really native wild flowers that are in the wrong place and have become unfamiliar to us; they might not have showy flowers but are part of a rich diversity and can be very pretty when you look closely.

I think of the delicate Stitchwort in Spring as an early Gypsophilia, Wild Carrot with its large dome of tiny white flowers can create structure with it’s thick hollow stem and Sheppard’s purse with its heart shaped seed pods are all interesting material to work with in the flo-

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“OFTEN plants WE call weeds are really native wild flowers SIMPLY in the wrong place. THEY part of a rich diversity and can be very pretty when you look closely.”

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“Wild flowers are very susceptible to chemicals and so are the life cycles that are so interdependent. If you are concerned about being inundated next year with weed/wildflowers just deadhead the plants after flowering which will stop too many from setting seed or look for organic pest controls that might be kinder to our environment.”

ristry studio. More importantly weeds and wildflowers provide essential food sources, a place to breed and lay eggs and hibernate over the winter to continue the natural life cycle that is so crucial.

Think carefully before pulling out the chemical sprays, they might seem like a quick fix but they are fairly indiscriminate as to what they kill in the way of insects and plants and they can leave residues in the soil for many years to come. Wild flowers are very susceptible to chemicals and so are the life cycles that are so interdependent. If you are concerned about being inundated next year with weed/wildflowers just deadhead the plants after flowering which will stop too many from setting seed or look for organic pest controls that might be kinder to our environment.

So this month I’m making an appeal on behalf of all the creepy crawlies! From the microscopic ones to the ugly and strange looking, to the familiar and well known beloved butterflies and bees; lets collectively create safe havens and habitats within our gardens to help protect and sustain these ever important life cycles and if you’re in doubt take a moment, when you’re in the garden or whilst on holiday, to be still, sit down and relax, take a close look and listen to the sounds of the natural world around you. Take a wander down an overgrown footpath or across a wild common to see the marvels and wonders that exist in the way of our beautiful wild flowers, grasses, bugs and butterflies and get inspired and heartened by our wonderful world. ends

Workshops in the garden Jam Jar posies

Wednesday 13th July 10.30 – 12.30 This delightful workshop will include a garden tour to see the wonderful array of flowers available for cutting. Then you will have the opportunity to arrange and fill a trio of jam jars full of fragrant blooms to take home and enjoy. No floristry experience needed just a love of flowers! £35 Garden Open Day

Sunday 24th July 10.00 – 4.30pm We will be opening the garden for the day, come and have a wonder round the beds and borders to see the garden in all it’s summer glory. See what’s growing and what’s good for cutting and the progress so far as the renovation continues from derelict waste ground to beautiful cutting gardens. Flowers for sale, plant stall, tea and cake. £3.50 entrance.

(Parking at Bridge Farm, Common Road, Gissing, which is 150m from the garden) gabrielsgarden.co.uk

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Delivering babies and feeding pigs!

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collecting and hulling the nuts – the bad nuts had already been discarded.

Right up to the middle ages the making of ‘mast’ for pigs and other livestock included beech nuts and foliage because of its high content of minerals, starch and protein.

Because beech wood is heavy and hard it has been widely used to make furniture, tool handles and bowls.

In both North America and Europe the astringent and antiseptic properties of beech have been used in medicine; a bark preparation was an old remedy for fever.

Both the Celts and Romans revered the beech. Celtic and Roman alters were dedicated to the gods Fagus and Jupiter in a beech sanctuary on Esquiline – one of the Seven Hills of Rome, under the name of Jupiter Fagutalis.

In Westphalia in the 18C, it was believed that babies were picked out of hollow beech trees rather than delivered by a stork.

During the Iron Age Germanic tribes used beech wood sticks to record runes or letters (from Latin littera) In German the word for letters is buchstaben which translates to beech sticks.

It is reputed that Johannes Gutenburg invented the printing press c1450 after seeing an imprint of a beech carving on the paper it was wrapped in. ends

Beech he name ‘beech’ comes from the Anglo Saxon ‘boc’ and the Germanic word ‘buche’ – these give rise to the word ‘book’.

Old manuscripts were written on thin tablets of beech wood and bound in beech boards.

There are ten species of true beech all of which occur in temperate regions.

We are most familiar with the Common Beech Fagus sylvatica and Copper beech Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ which is a ‘sport’. About 1 in 1,000 seeds from the Common Beech will produce a Copper Beech tree.

All beech species have smooth, thin, silver grey bark and can attain heights of 130ft. They commonly live for 250 to 300 years.

Beech is widely used for hedging because it retains its dead leaves in winter providing protection; and in summer the leaves provides food for livestock.

The young leaves have a nutty flavour but become bitter with age. Beech flowers are small; the female are green and the male yellow. The edible nuts – up to 3 in a woody husk – can be collected in early autumn. Apart from being very tasty, in some cultures they are also an important source of cooking oil. The Tsalagi tribe in North America would seek out the beech nut horde from chipmunks which saved them labour of

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Oim fair t’ middlin, thanks fer askin’. Our house is full of Scousers at the moment with the Liverpool wing of the family staying here for a few days. They came dressed for the cold weather, with Liverpool enjoying temperatures into the high 20s and ours just creeping up to 11C! It’s warmed up a bit since they’ve been here so they must have brought the weather with them!

July is my favourite month; light at 4am through till 10pm, just. It do make a long gardening day though, don’t it? I see you’ve all been busy getting your bedding plants out, and very pretty they look too I must say.

I’ve clonked my head on several of yer hanging baskets as well which normally has me mumbling something not so pretty! It don’t matter how many times I tell myself to watch out fer ‘em, the height is such that you don’t notice ‘em as you walk up to the door, and then, clonk, you’ve thundered into one! I’m sure Posties are with me on that one.

Halfway through the year already – where have toime gone? - and toime fer a half-yearly assessment.

I had a good few hours down the allotment yisterday and discovered that, having thought that sputnik type vegetable, kohirabi, had failed miserably it had after all germinated well but had been viciously attacked by pigeons and then been smothered with weeds! I rescued them and covered ‘em with netting, and

“Me broad beans are not looking good this year for some reason.

Usually the easiest crop in the world to grow, from sowing right through to harvest, they may be suffering from a lack of muck. Gone are the days when I could pick up a tractor and trailer load of muck from Dickleburgh, AND drive into Diss up Mere Street!”

then turned my attention to the turnips which had suffered the same fate – as usual they’d germinated probably 100% so it was just a matter of hoeing and weeding. They’re also covered now till they get a bit bigger when the birds won’t touch ‘em. Funny that, aint it? They loike their food tender as well!

The runner beans and dwarfs hev just gone in and, because there’s no Canada geese on the Mere at the moment oime hoping they’re going to be okay without any protection. I remember one year when I’d planted them and then didn’t get down the allotment fer a week (quite usual!), I went down expecting to find them growing away nicely – they’d been planted in perfect conditions – only to discover that the Canada geese had stripped all the leaves off! Previous years they’d never touched ‘em so they found a taste for them somehow!

Ducks have never bothered my crops as far as I know, apart, perhaps, from sitting on them sometimes! Sitting duck you could say.

Me broad beans are not looking good this year for some reason.

Usually the easiest crop in the world to grow, from sowing right through to harvest, they may be suffering from a lack of muck. Gone are the days when I could pick up a tractor and trailer load of muck from Dickleburgh, drive into Diss up Mere

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Street – yes UP Mere Street – under the bank arch and tip it up in the bank car park (they were closed on Saturdays then!). I used to get a few looks when the load of muck was precariously parked on Pump Hill before I reversed into the bank! Modern tractors won’t go under the archway so the last loads I had were tipped up right under the arch! Unfortunately, I couldn’t then close the doors so what passers-by saw was the bank archway full of muck! I think they thought that a farmer with a grudge against the bank had dumped it there on purpose! I remember hearing a young man on his mobile phone saying, “... you ought to see it, it’s right up the walls and everywhere!”

Suffice to say, when the bank opened on Monday no one would have known there had been a load of muck there!

Dew yew keep on troshin’ and remember, where there’s muck there’s money! ends

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celebrate good times need a new dress, no really, I do! This month I have invitations to not one, not two, but three special occasions, and that must surely justify at least one new dress.

It all kicks off at the start of the month in the grand surroundings of Westminster Central Hall in London with an ordination. Wendy and I have shared a special bond of friendship and faith for longer than I care to mention. We became part of each other’s lives when our babies were still small; together we learned about motherhood, about cooking for a family on a shoestring budget, about praying for one another, about the best way to deal with a mouse running across the living room carpet, and yes, we laughed a lot.

A few years ago life picked her up and threw her in a ditch, but undaunted, she chose to believe that even bad things can be used by a good God. We have always encouraged each other to face and conquer the challenges that come our way and she has fought her many battles with great courage and fierce determination. Wendy is an overcomer, and an inspiration. I am thrilled that I will be there to see her ordained as a minister of the Methodist Church.

A week later, and much closer to home, we have a family wedding – a new dress event if ever there was one! Family and friends will sur-

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round my nephew and his beautiful young bride as they celebrate their love and make a commitment to journey through the ups and downs of life together. It’s funny, but I find my mind running an action-reply of my own wedding day – seems I’m feeling a little nostalgic all of a sudden. Of course, that particular day is a long time ago now, but the words of 1 Corinthians 13 that are so often read on these occasions have proved to be true through the rough and tumble of the years:

bring us. His graduation will be a day to celebrate his considerable achievements and even now my eyes sting and my throat tightens in anticipation.

All too often life is mundane, sometimes it’s just plain hard, but every now and then we get to celebrate good times with those we love, banking rich and joyful memories that will stand us in good stead for the future. I fully intend to make the most of these precious opportunities … … and did I mention that I also intend to have a new dress?! ends

“Love bears all things, regardless of what comes; love believes all things, looking for the best in each one; love hopes all things, remaining steadfast during difficult times and love endures all things, without weakening.”

And as we have done, over time, my nephew and his wife will discover that though many things will change in the days to come, God’s love never will.

Lastly, the grand finale, and a fitting climax to a month of celebrations as we head north to witness the graduation of our youngest, the last to fly the nest. Just for the record, he has already given me permission for a new dress! As I cradled my newborn son and gazed into those deep, dark eyes just over 23 years ago, I never imagined how incredibly quickly time would fly, and what joy and pride he would

“I find my mind running an actionreply of my own wedding day – seems I’m feeling a little nostalgic all of a sudden.”

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treatment maintains its efficacy, and continues to improve.

That’s interesting, you mentioned that there’s no

So Dr. Raj, you must be busy?

recovery time required?

Yes! Since moving into our new facilities, we have been able to extend our opening hours.

As a result we have seen a big increase in the number of clients. Through word of mouth and local advertising we are busier than expected, with a good uptake from men as well as women.

None at all, due to the non-invasive nature of the treatments - you can continue with your day as normal.

Can anyone have Lipofirm Plus treatments?

TONING BACK THE YEARS

Remind me of the treatments available at The Scultura Clinic...

We are a specialist clinic offering body and face sculpting treatments that are completely safe and non-invasive, using medically proven Lipofirm Plus technology. We offer facial rejuvenation to tighten, tone and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It really helps you to look and feel younger. A positive aspect for us is that a lot of clients stay with us for monthly top ups, because they really enjoy the treatments.

We catch up with Dr Raj Tanna six months after the launch of The Scultura Clinic’s purpose built pod in Mendlesham

Some medical conditions do prevent treatments so we have a robust consultation process to screen clients before any treatments can commence.

When a new customer rings to book their first appointment, we send out a consultation form which must be completed before the next stage of a face-toface consultation.

At this meeting one of our therapists will gather all the required information to assess your suitability to receive treatments. Only when this process has been carried out and we are fully satisfied that the treatment is safe for you, do we proceed.

So what else has been happening at the clinic

collagen renewal, tightens, tones and plumps the skin, resulting in you looking well and healthy. We believe it’s a great look to have. Our customers tell us that they are happy.

What’s the most popular body treatment?

For our female clients, the body treatments tend to be quite seasonal, so at the moment we have seen a big increase in “Arm” treatments, to tighten and tone ahead of wearing short sleeves for the summer.

For our male clients, at this time of the year it’s man boobs! (Dr Tanna looks apologetically) Those are the words used by our customers. On our website it’s listed as Gynaecomastia

You mention that you are medically led. Why does this matter and what does it mean?

It’s vital that any treatment like this is safe and effective. Our treatments are non-invasive, no needles, no cuts, no recovery time. The Lipofirm plus machine is medically certified which is the highest and best certification available. As the medical director of the clinic, I apply all of my knowledge of the human body and science to continually develop the treatment to be the best it can be.

I recently held a training day for our therapists, to develop new treatment techniques, this has ensured that the

Do the face treatments really make you look younger?

We are realistic about what the treatment does, and this is always explained at the consultation stage. The radio frequency which we use to stimulate the

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since you moved into your new premises?

We launched an anti-ageing face and body skincare range from Priori. This is a medical grade product which is not available on the high street. It targets all the signs of ageing and has become hugely popular with many of our clients.

What’s so good is that it compliments our treatments perfectly, and by using the products in conjunction with the treatments, our clients can carry on the good work at home.

So how much do the treatments cost, and how many will I need?

Our prices start from £57 per session.

Generally a body area requires 8 treatments and for the face it’s usually 6. In comparison the same treatment in the London area would cost upwards of £195 per treatment! ends

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wonder if there is still a social stigma about a man paying too much attention to his looks? And how much do we all differentiate between ‘beauty’ treatments and ‘health’ concerns?

And what is too much attention?

My father is in his mid-eighties yet still he ingenuously remarked to me a year or so ago that he ‘could see some lines on his face’ and ‘what could he do about this?’. Now, either my father has truly had the face of an octogenarian Adonis, or his housework has been seriously defective in the mirror department. My brother, who I shall simply define as middleaged, followed suit by asking what might ‘help’ the lines around his eyes.

Perhaps I should not have grimaced and glanced over to the ash tray. He wanted an answer to the problem, not a reason for it. And then, my partner too sought my wisdom. He simply told me to take off the hideous things that had appeared on his neck and forehead. In nearly a decade he has not has he taken any of my professional and well-meant advice about sun screen but when the ageing process manifested itself in tangible lesions and skin tags it was time to take action.

I should add that all three of these men are manly to the core (though that might not be as deep as they like to think). They also all have a range of cosmetic preparations in their bathrooms to afford them white teeth, perspiration free bodies, shiny hair and damp noses.

Are those examples of vanity or concern about skin health? The borders between the two are blurring as

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as being akin to ‘sandblasting’, you can see a man’s face light up. This is hard-core.

Chemical peels do the same thing to the male pysche. Yes, it will be warm (hot) but it will produce results and that is what men want. Fast, efficient, technical, hopefully with some kind of manual to read as a bonus.* I am finding that my business is now eliciting bookings from men who have discovered that it is totally acceptable for them to want to look better - not just for themselves but

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“The borders between the two are blurring as new skin treatments are accessible in salons.

Their protocols make them more technical rather than cosmetic in application.” for their partners - and even their children. They are finding that they don’t have to accept the ravages of time but by treating their skin care with the same respect as their dental health. The idea that having good skin is in itself a health benefit is becoming a reality. Regular facial treatments can flag up potential problems such as early skin cancers and preventative and corrective products can delay further damage.

I saw a client recently who had a range of debilitating health problems but was brought to me by his wife because he could not stand the thread veins on his nose.

He could cope with the bone disease that had fused his neck. He had grown accustomed to the scar on his chest where the stent had been put after his heart attack. But he was morose at seeing the deterioration of his complexion in the mirror. A half hour treatment and he went home much happier. Is that vanity? ends *This does not apply to any of the gentlemen mentioned in the second paragraph. They would all much prefer a newspaper!

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ince moving to their new central location, 42a Mere Street, First Choice Home Care Ltd has continued to flourish, providing care in the local community and employment opportunities for local people.

Through its continued growth the Company has gained a reputation for excellence in the care sector and, as a result, has recently opened a further office in Wymondham. Additionally, a third office is planned to be opened later this year in Beccles.

Both the Directors, Phil Turvey and Marcus Green, are from the area and have said they put the success of the Company down to the team of dedicated carers and office staff.

The vision of the Company remains the same, which is to help local people stay in the comfort of their own homes rather than having to go into residential accommodation. The central location has proved the Company to be more accessible for existing and potential new customers. The Company has an open door policy for free advice or for any employment enquiries.

First Choice carers can assist with a wide range of duties, from washing and ironing through to providing support for people with dementia or physical disabilities. Care can be tailored to individual needs and requirements from 7am to 10pm seven days a week. Overnight and other bespoke packages can also be arranged.

First Choice is accredited with both Suffolk and Norfolk Councils but also continues to provide a large percentage of care by private arrangement and personal budgets.

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The care industry is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and the last inspection showed them to be fully compliant.

If you are looking for care for yourself or a family member and would like a local company you can trust, we will be happy to meet you in your own home for a free, no obligation, full assessment of your needs.

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Q. My father died last year and his Will left all his property, including shares in the family manufacturing company and several rental properties, to my mother. She has left everything to me by her Will. Although my mother is in very good health physically and mentally, I am concerned that when she dies, there could a large Inheritance Tax liability and a friend has suggested that we could change my father’s Will by a “Deed of Variation”, so that some of his property passes to me now. Is this a good idea?

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A Deed of Variation is a document by which the person to whom the property was originally left by the Will (your mother) redirects it to someone else (you). Provided the Deed is made within two years of your father’s death and contains the necessary tax election, it will be treated for Inheritance Tax (and Capital Gains Tax) purposes as though your father’s Will had left the property direct to you for all other purposes it will be treated as a gift by your mother to you.

In addition to this, the shares in the family company may qualify for 100% Business Property Relief, so no IHT will be payable on the value of those shares on your father’s death – or on your mother’s death, provided the Government does not change the relief in future.

To reduce the IHT payable on her death, your mother needs to reduce the value of her estate, which usually involves making lifetime gifts.

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There was no Inheritance Tax (IHT) to pay on your father’s death, as everything left to the surviving spouse is exempt from IHT. When your mother dies, her entire estate (including everything inherited from your father) will be subject to IHT at 40%, after deduction of the Nil Rate Band and any other IHT reliefs. Everyone has a Nil Rate Band of £325,000, soprovided your father did not use any of his Nil Rate Band by making lifetime gifts in the seven years before he died, your mother’s executors will be able to claim up to a double Nil Rate Band (currently £650,000) when she dies.

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Assuming that the shares in the family company will qualify for Business Property Relief, your mother could redirect the shares to you by a Deed of Variation, whatever their value and this will not use up any of your father’s Nil Rate Band. Although, under the current rules, this would not save IHT on your mother’s death, it would safeguard against the possibility of the Government reducing the rate of Business Property Relief in future and may be an advantage for Capital Gains Tax purposes if there are plans to sell the Company in the future.

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If your mother gives to you a house worth £260,000, then provided she survives for seven years after making the gift, the value of that house will not be taxable on her death. If she dies within seven years, the value of the house will use up part of her Nil Rate Band but any increase in its value will not be taken into account.

If your mother gives away property worth more than her Nil Rate Band but dies within seven years, tax will be payable on the excess on a sliding scale.

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long, long time ago in a far away land, a very young Bridget was sent away to learn.

She went somewhat nervously and packed her case with fear and trepidation. She had been working for the same company for four years. She was happy in her job. It was the 1980s and the time of big shoulder pads and “lunch is for wimps”. As a smiley blonde of only 5ft 2in, she was finding it more and more difficult to fit the mould.

Her experiences of learning at school hadn’t been positive.

Bridget needn’t have worried.

The place where she went to learn made a huge impact on her.

It was where she started to really understand about herself. It was the place where she first began to get the type of training and support that would help her in the future.“ That story is true. Do you have moments in your life where you’ve had training that has made a significant impact on

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So what was it that happened on that particular course? What did I learn?

I think I would summarise it as where I started to learn about myself. How I could be myself at my best. I didn’t need to be the

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80s stereotype, I could be Bridget. I had never stepped back and thought about how, for example, I like to learn, what I was good at (I thought that if I found something easy then everyone would and not that it was something special about me), I learned that my energy and positivity wasn’t something to suppress and I started to understand the way I naturally solve problems and work with others.

These insights have formed the basis of the start of any programme The Blossom Charity runs and of any 1-1 coaching we do.

There are 3 key steps that I think help us to do this.

1. Learning styles

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This is about finding out how we like to learn. We use the work of David Kolb. He published his learning styles model in 1984. His work is today acknowledged by academics, teachers, leaders and trainers as having made a big impact. Kolb identifies 4 distinct learning styles (preferences). His work was developed by Honey and Mumford.

They created a questionnaire that helps identify our individual styles. There are 4 - activist, pragmatist, theorist and reflector. I am a pragmatist and activist. I learn by doing and taking action. Understanding how you learn helps identify where to go to learn. If I coach a reflector I must give them time to reflect whereas with an activator it might be important to go straight to action.

2. Strengthfinder

This is based on a book first published in 2001. The theory behind the book is that each of us possesses a certain number of universal personal character attributes. In the book they are described as talents. When you apply yourself in areas that require these talents the benefits are huge The Strengthfinder’s profiling which uses a computer based questionnaire identifies your top 5 strengths.

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3. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

This is a personality type profiling tool. It helps understand whether, for example, you are an introvert or extrovert, or you prefer to use lots of data or your intuition to make decisions. By understanding our preferred style, again we are more able to make sense of both how we do things and when we relate to others why they may be different. I know for myself, learning that I am an extrovert thinker (I talk out loud) had a big impact on me. I don’t make sense when I try to problem solve by not talking it out loud. Whereas an introvert thinker needs to be able to be able to have time to process things on their own.

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I love to learn new things but in a way that inspires me. By going through these three steps an older Bridget enjoys learning in a way that is natural to her and that she can use positively in her roles in life. ends

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Karen is a headmistress from Ipswich who recently came on a Dream On Makeover Day…

Makeup Dionne helped to create a natural look for Karen. BB crème was used to even out skintone, eyebrows were defined and pastel spring colours were used to bring out the colour of Karen’s eyes. The makeup was completed with a pop of colour on the lips and a blush that gave a lovely fresh look.

Styling Karen had a wardrobe full of work clothes but was struggling to find a smart/casual look that she felt good in. We choose these fab orange trousers and paired it with the stunning silk elephant print top to create the look that Karen loved.

Hair Karen wanted to update her short hairstyle so Lauryn created this great new look for her and she loved the end result Nails To complete the look, Karen opted for gorgeous red nails

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Karen on her day….”I have been privileged to bring up my three children (who are all now adults) but somewhere along the I have lost a sense of self, so to go on a Makeover Day which focused on me was a little daunting but a very uplifting experience. I tried a hairstyle that was different from anything I’ve had for a while and clothes which I would not normally choose and in the end felt like a very different person. But really I was just me, not someone’s Mum, Nan, Sister or Aunt, and I loved it”

If you would like to find out more about makeover days then please don’t hesitate to get in touch via the following methods, visit our website, www.dream-on.co.uk, Telephone 01379 678483 or email, info@dream-on.co.uk WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

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“i like to be able to add as much personality and quirks into the piece as i can, if it is a pet portrait i want the owner to be able to identify them immediately.”

You must be very patient, how many hours can go in to one piece?

Some portraits are definitely easier than others, but my portraits usually take me somewhere around twenty five hours.

Please tell us about yourself and your love for drawing...

I have always wanted to be an artist, and cannot remember a time when I wasn’t drawing. I have recently left sixth form, where I studied art, and have now turned what was a hobby into a business.

Do you have a favourite subject that you love to draw?

Taking on commissions was definitely a surprise for me. It all started with a Birthday present for my dad – a portrait of his two dogs, I had kept it a surprise and worked on it in secret. My dad then entered them into a local competition, which they won! As more and more people saw them I was getting requests to draw their pets and then portraits of their family. I wasn’t expecting to get such a great response from everybody!

I have always found portraiture fascinating to draw, and I love trying to capture their character. When I was younger I would enter any art competition I could find with portraits - not many of my friends and family have escaped a portrait or two!

Yes, I am hoping to take part in an exhibition in The Wayland Dragonfly Gallery this September. It is titled ‘Anything Goes’ and will be everything mixed medium. This is my first exhibition so I am very excited about it and have lots of ideas of what I would like to do.

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Do you have any tips for other artists who are starting out?

I work in mainly watercolour and pencil, although sometimes I will add some acyclic or pastel into the mix too. I enjoy creating full colour portraits in addition to black and white sketches. I like making my portraits as realistic and close to the original as I can, but will often remove most of the background to bring the focus on the subject.

My number one tip is to practice. I really like keeping a sketchbook or art journal on me at all time. It’s a great way to spend a spare five minutes and can be ideal for when you want to try out new ideas and techniques. It’s also brilliant to have something on hand when inspiration hits you.

Tell us about your process

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I have sketched it all out, I paint a base of watercolour paint to get the main tones, I will then add in all of the details with pencils, pen and charcoals.

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Dream On we are often told, “my wardrobe is full of clothes I don’t wear” and “I wish someone would sort my wardrobe out”.

One of these people was Jane.

Jane contacted Dream On as she had heard about our Wardrobe Day and she was intrigued to see the outcome. When I arrived she told me she had begun to have doubts that there would be anything to clear. How wrong that was to be! It actually turned out to be quite a revelation for her.

The way I approached the Wardrobe Day was to start by looking at colours that suited Jane. Understanding your colours is important when sorting as sometimes this can make the difference between a great outfit and one that just doesn’t feel right. We talked through styles that would suit her body shape and more importantly, those that would not. We discussed Jane’s lifestyle and the clothes she needed for this. Once we had discussed colours, body shape

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and lifestyle it was down to business and we opened the wardrobe doors!

The first step was to get every item out of the wardrobe and divide into piles (don’t forget cupboards and drawers too, everything needs to be checked). If you have the space then initially it’s a good idea to divide your

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Put these straight in a bin bag and take to the clothes bank 6. Clothes that are not for the current season 7. Unsure items to be stored away for 6 months then reviewed.

Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter clothes. Suction bags are great for this and can be stored, dust free, under the bed. There is no point really keeping strappy summer dresses in your wardrobe for the freezing January weather.

The piles should look something like this…

1. Clothes you like, feel good in and fit you well and suit your lifestyle 2. Those items that need attention.

This can be anything from washing to altering length or fit.

3. Items that you know are not right for you but know that a friend/sister/ charity shop that would love them.

4. Clothes that could be sold. too good to give away so take to a dress agency or look online to sell and then put money towards items that you need.

5. Damaged clothes beyond repair.

This can take quite some time obviously depending on the size of your wardrobe but well worth it. Once this process has been completed, step back and list any gaps you might have, then return the clothes to your wardrobe. Some people like to colour co-ordinate, some like to split between items and others like to pair outfits together. All of these are great… just choose which works for you.

Janes wardrobe was probably similar to many. She hadn’t cleared it out for a long time and had the tendency to keep everything, including 43 pairs of trousers and 8 pairs of ‘painting jeans’! Many items were duplicated or triplicated so it was good to look at all of them. There was also a large percentage of clothes given by friends. It’s a great idea

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“Janes wardrobe was probably similar to many. She hadn’t cleared it out for a long time and had the tendency to keep everything, including 43 pairs of trousers and 8 pairs of ‘painting jeans’!”

to receive these clothes but you need to consider each item just as you would if you were buying it…does it suit me, is it really me and do I have other items to put it with?

I have since spoken to Jane and she tells me that she so enjoys having more space in the wardrobe which means she is spending less time in the morning searching for outfits to wear and wearing items that she had forgotten she had. Jane said “It also helped me see exactly what I did need to buy to complete different looks so I go shopping with a list of specific items rather than aimlessly wandering through the clothes shops. I did go back to the bags for one top but I don’t think that’s bad considering there were five bin liners full. I have since tried to complete the same process for my sister but it just wasn’t the same. It seems to be more effective with someone that doesn’t know you so well.”

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WOMeN in BUSINeSS

Louise Thompson Play. Make. Create.

A creative mum of two boys with 16 years experience in ‘Early Years’ and Education.

Play. Make. Create. sessions provide fun art & craft activities for kids during the holidays and for your birthday party or event. If you can’t get to a Play. Make. Create. workshop why not order a ‘Craft Bag’ to do at home?

The Next session, ‘All about the Love’, is in February half term, spaces are limited so booking is essential. Come and play!

Charlotte Nicolls The Camargue Cafe A warm welcome awaits you at The Camargue Cafe where Charlotte and Sherry will serve you delicious homemade meals, snacks and refreshments. Situated within the award winning Valley Farm Equestrian Leisure facility, The Camargue Cafe also offers workshops for adults and children throughout the year, give them a call for more details.

Katie Nice Portrait Artist

— The Blossom Charity supports women in business through coaching and workshops in, for example, marketing yourself and your business, business budgeting and how to lead teams.

They have supported the businesses on this page and would love you to do so too.

For more information, 01379 678483 www.dream-on.co.uk

Katie creates realistic, handdrawn portraits using watercolour and pencils. She has recently left college and has just turned a hobby into a business. Katie draws people as well as pets, working from photographs in a choice of colour, or black and white. See more of her artwork on her new Facebook page -Katie Nice Portraits.

Louise Cobbold | Illustrator After ten really enjoyable years as a secondary school art teacher (off the back of a degree in illustration), I am really excited to now be following my dream as a freelance artist.

I am a wife and mum of two with a real passion for producing high quality portraits of different scales/ styles for my clients. My approach is relaxed and very realistic from the outset in terms of what can be achieved within different budgets.

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The British Touring Car Championship returns to Norfolk on 30/31 July, with the drivers returning from their summer break ready to fight for the 2016 title.

Reigning champion Gordon Shedden and Honda team-mate Matt Neal will battle rivals including Jason Plato and Colin Turkington, now racing for Subaru, plus Motorbase Ford pairing Andrew Jordan and Mat Jackson.

Mixed Voice are returning to the Norwich Playhouse stage in August with their ambitious produc tion of Leonard B ernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical, West Side Story.

Inspired by William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and set in the mid-1950s, West Side Story explores the rivalry between the Sharks and the Jets, two New York street gangs.

Producer, Anna Goode, said “Many fans of the theatre cite this as their favourite musical. I think this comes from how incredible the music is and from the timeless nature of the story. Most people will know songs such as ‘America’, ‘Maria’, ‘I Feel Pretty’ and ‘Somewhere’ even if you haven’t seen the show or watched the film. You will be amazed by the talent on display from some young, up and coming stars.”

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Tuesday 23rd August

Vintage Afternoon Tea

As part of the Harleston & Waveney Festival, join us for Afternoon Tea whilst listening to a wonderful performance by The Pulham Orchestra. Enjoy finger sandwiches, cream scones and a selection of homemade cakes with a pot of tea.

The Pennoyer Centre, IP21 4QT 2pm - 4pm | £13 - £16.50 01379 676660 | pennoyers.org.uk Any Day

Taverham Mills Nature Reserve

Bring Chairs or Blankets to sit on and warm clothing Please be prepared for the Great British weather. In order to save their home from foreclosure, a group of misfits set out to find a pirate’s ancient treasure.

Films start soon after sunset.

Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds , IP33 1XL 9pm | ADULTS £12 TOTS (0-4 years) - FREE KIDS (5-14years) FREE (Based on one per paying adult ) Extra Kids (5-14 years) £6 15 - 17 years £8 popuppictures.co Sunday 17th

One of Norwich’s best kept secrets, its 2 mile nature trail is the perfect day out with the family to spot local wildlife. The site now boasts a beautiful visitor centre, secure play area and picnic lawn next to the river Wensum. Enjoy nature walks and pond dipping and view the wildlife from good quality hides. A range of activities throughout the year.

Taverham Mills, NR8 6TA Adults £3 Children Free Kids activities £3 01603 861014 anglianwater.co.uk/leisure/water-parks/taverham Thursday 21st

Stonemasonry Demonstrations

The Broadside Boys at Helmingham Hall Gardens

Enjoy an afternoon exploring the gardens followed by music in beautiful surroundings. Bring a chair, blanket, enjoy a picnic or take advantage of our house BBQ and bar. Delight in a relaxing evening in the enchanting gardens. Guided Tours: By arrangement.

Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF 12pm - 7pm | Adults £7 Children £3.50 01473 890799 | helmingham.com Tuesday 26th JULY – sunday 28th AUGUST

The Guild Master and his stonemason apprentices from Gildencraft Stone Masonry demonstrate the artistry and precision of their ancient craft; marking the 920th anniversary of the medieval Guild of St Stephen & St George and the construction of Norwich Castle.

Norwich Castle, NR1 3JU 10:30am - 3:30pm | Free with museum admission 01603 495897 | museums@norfolk.gov.uk gildencraft.co.uk

Outdoor Cinema - THE GOONIES

An Outdoor cinema experience under the Stars.

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Theatre in the Forest The Tempest at Jimmy’s Farm

This summer, prepare to be spellbound by Shakespeare’s supernatural spectacular, The Tempest! Featuring the return of crowd-favourite and Theatre in the Forest royalty (King Lear) Edward Day, Joanna Carrick’s adaptation will make wizards of you all whether you’re new to Shakespeare or a seasoned fan. Outdoors and under the stars, it’s Shakespeare with a festival feel!

JIMMYS FARM, IP9 2AR 7:30pm, Sat matinees at 2pm | £10 - £25 01473 608833 | redrosechain.com

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Sweeney Todd

A musical thriller from the Voice Squad: the gruesome tale of Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street and his pie-making accomplice Mrs Lovett. The thrilling score and compelling drama in Sondheim’s classic epic musical are brought to life by some of Suffolk’s finest young performers.

THE APEX, IP33 3FD 3pm & 7pm | £15 / £12 01284 758000 | www.theapex.co.uk

What have our local owls been eating? Join us to dissect barn owl pellets collected by the Suffolk Community Barn Owl project and discover what small creatures they have been hunting and feeding upon.

You’ll be amazed at what you find.

RSPB Minsmere, IP17 3BY 10 am - 4 pm | £2 per child plus normal entry fees rspb.org.uk Wednesday 31st August

Bury Theatre Royal Presents CHOIR OF CLARE COLLEGE

WedNESDAY 27TH — SatURDAY 30TH

Spring Awakening

The Gallery Players are proud to present a Regional Premiere of Spring Awakening.

Based on Frank Wedekind’s groundbreaking and controversial play, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s brilliant rock score and searingly emotional book take the story of sexual awakening, youth revolt, and self-discovery into a new century.

It’s 1891, and grown-ups hold all the cards.

Headstrong Melchior and naive Wendla stumble into each others’ arms, passionate and curious, while anxious Moritz struggles to live up to the stringent expectations of his parents and society.

With only each other for guidance, this group of young men and women travel the fraught and rocky path of adolescence, discovering their bodies, their minds, and themselves along the way.

An electric, vibrant celebration of youth and rebellion, Spring Awakening fuses issues of morality, sexuality, and rock and roll into a story that packs a powerful emotional punch.

Contains strong language and sexual content.

New Wolsey Theatre, IP1 2AS 2.30pm & 7.45pm | £10 - £19.50 01473 295900 | wolseytheatre.co.uk

Since the founding of a mixed voice choir in 1971, the Choir of Clare College has gained an international reputation as one of the leading university choral groups in the world.

This visit to Bury St Edmunds to perform a programme of choral works spanning the centuries under the direction of Graham Ross is guaranteed to delight.

English work by Byrd and Purcell sit alongside Bach’s motet Der Geist Hilft and Heinrich Schütz’s doublechoir Magnificat, with 20th Century works of the Anglican choral repertoire by Holst, Harris, Bainton, Vaughan Williams and Tippett, including Benjamin Britten’s A Hymn to St Cecilia.

The programme concludes with Gershwin’s Summertime, a sumptuous arrangement of Nobody Does It Better and Ward Swingle’s popular Country Dances.

As well as regular tickets, there are a limited number of £30 tickets available.

These include front row pews seats and a pre-concert drinks reception with the conductor at 6.30pm.

St Mary’s Church Bury St Edmunds 7.30pm | £30 - £15 01284 769505 booking@theatreroyal.org

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