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Planning your spring wedding Sound Sleep Bed Warehouse - Celebrate their 20th year in business!

Yaxley House Care Home Women in Business

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CONTENTS

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Local Information 4 Diss Town Council News 5 Local man fights for his rights 6 Take That tribute concert

Lifestyle

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YOUR LOCAL MAGAZINE 3 Hales Yard, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4AF Tel: 01379 642044 / 652330 Published by Circuit Media Ltd

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11 Diss Short Mat Bowls 12 Planning your Wedding 17 Sound Sleep Bed Warehouse 18 Schools 19 Health & Fitness 20 Food Review: The Burston Crown 24 Dickleburgh Village Store 25 Homes & Gardens 30 Collectors 33 Yaxley House Care Home

Business 34 Business updates 35 Women in Business 36 Your Local Directory

Local Events 38 What’s On... In February!

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COMPETITION WINNERS Fit Club, Diss - Scott Deakin from Diss.

Canvas Framed Prints - Mr & Mrs Dentry from Diss.

Favourite Take-Away - Lynne Morris from Banham.

Ask The Chef - Michael Amps from Palgrave.

The Turkuaz - Mrs. A. Gibson from Harleston.

The Spice Cottage - R. Allen from Roydon.

Cover: Picture taken by Wendy Aiken Photography.

We welcome editorial submissions and photographs from our readers. Please try to limit articles to 200 words, and include a picture where you can!

Please email us on: editorial@yourlocalmagazine.net

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LOCAL INFORMATION | updates

Local Updates Your

South Norfolk & North Suffolk

Diss Winter Wonderland January snowfall around Diss.

Pictures by: Chris Hoezler & Ellie Carway.

Diss Town Council News All the latest news...

It's the time of year for setting the budget for the next financial year.

This has become more difficult recently as services provided by parish and town councils on behalf of County and District Councils have had their funding cut or removed altogether. This has had a knock-on effect on Diss Town Council's budgets but we have managed to survive this with minimal increases in Council Tax by re-prioritising spending allocations whilst still maintaining the same level of service the people of Diss have rightly come to expect.

Every year, the District Council

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makes a calculation to estimate what the tax base for each parish will be.

When calculating the budget, Diss Town Council estimates its required overall expenditure, deducts the expected amount of income and the remaining figure is the amount that we submit to the District Council as our 'precept demand'.

The tax base figure is then used to calculate the amount of Council Tax per household resulting from the precept set by the Town Council.

However this year, all local authorities have been faced with a new challenge in setting their budgets following a decision by the

Government to change the way in which Council Tax is calculated.

These changes require a reduction in the tax base equivalent to the number of households in receipt of Council Tax Benefit. The District Council will only receive 90% of the cost of providing Council tax benefit to eligible residents and the tax base figure on which the Town Council calculates its precept has reduced. This could have resulted in a significant increase to households for the Town Council to maintain its current budget. Fortunately, the Government will provide an extra grant to District Councils to pass

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on to town and parish councils to offset the impact of the reduced tax base and South Norfolk Council has decided to help by providing a oneoff payment in order to maintain current budget levels.

There is much uncertainty about future years with no guarantee that the current level of Government grant will continue. The Town Council has therefore decided to increase the precept demand by 2%, in line with inflation, a ÂŁ2.78 increase per household, which will hopefully keep us in a stronger position to weather the funding uncertainties of the future.

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Long-forgotten Diss

Local man fights for his rights

St. Appolyn's Crosse.

Bobby Kilkenny needs your support.

St Apollonia, by Fouquet.

Old documents have much fascination for the many names and features of the town that are long forgotten. Chapel Street was originally Back Lane, while the junction of Mere Street and Victoria Road was called Freshgate.

Where was the close called The Clynt in Cock (Denmark) Street? It was probably where the Park Villas are. Where were Carters Meadows, Ryelands, Willow Closes and the Willow Ground?

What about Inches Lane and Cheaps Lane? The latter was the old name for Factory Lane. Both were said to be near Smith, later Mound and now Mount Street .

My Dad, born 1913, remembered when there were no houses in what is now Sunnyside, although a 1903 map shows a few cottages there. It was called Mount Street Road then, but may have been previously known as Inches Lane. One document refers to eight enclosures of arable land and meadow containing 14 acres called the Pound Pieces, near the footpath from Diss Common to Cock Street and near the River Waveney. This would be what is now Park Road.

“Of these an enclosure of half

an acre lying at the Moore opposite St. Appolyns Crosse, copyholder of the manor of Diss Rectory, was surrendered by Edmund Anour to Robert Chyttyng in 1531 and in 1598 it passed from John Estaugh to William Manning junior.”

So who was St. Appolyn and where exactly was the cross? There are several similar names among the many Catholic saints. As this was the time of the Reformation, when Catholicism was being rejected, the cross was probably destroyed.

A possible candidate is St. Apollonia, who is depicted in about a dozen East Anglian churches. In Norfolk: Barton Turf, Docking, Horsham St Faith, Ludham, Norwich (St. Stephen's), Norwichover-the-water (church disused) and Sandringham. In Suffolk: Norton, Somerleyton, Westhall and Chiltern. She was a nun in Alexandria in the 3rd century AD who is said to have had her teeth pulled out or smashed for refusing to renounce her faith. She is thus the patron saint of dentists. Her Feast Day is 9th February.

In Thomas More’s Dialogue there is a reference to 'St. Appolyn we make a tooth-drawer and speak to her of nothing but of sore teeth.'

The picture shows her sufferings as depicted by the 15th century French painter Fouquet.

It was unusual to have a cross dedicated to a saint. Standing at what was the southern edge of the town it may have been a boundary cross.

Basil Abbott, Diss Museum.

Local man Bobby Kilkenny was shocked to receive a letter informing him that his benefits are to be dramatically cut.

Bobby, 29, from Lord Road, Diss lost his leg in 2008. He initially broke it while playing football in a Sunday league match for Wortham but suffered repeated infections until the decision was taken to amputate.

From January Bobby has lost his Disability Living Allowance (DLA), high rate mobility and low rate care allowances. This followed a reassessment of his needs which deemed that his mobility had improved.

He was hoping to use the money to pay for a disability car to get him to work and for treatment at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital. He is currently relying on his partner Toni Mba and a work colleague for lifts.

Above: Bobby Kilkenny If you disagree with this decision you can sign a petition at one of the following local businesses; The Greyhound Pub, The Wine Bar, The Cock Inn, The Saracen's Head, The Junction Hairdressers, Magenta Hair Studio, Diss Bed Centre, John Doe's or Thurlow Nunn.

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LOCAL INFORMATION | updates

Your Charity at 'The Big Sing'

Take That tribute concert

At St. Mary's Church on Sunday August 11th.

Supporting Diss Rotary Club.

Those of you who attend the largest indoor summertime August event in Diss will know that a special registered charity is chosen each year. This year will see 'The Big Sing' return to St. Mary's Church on Sunday August 11th and I'm giving all local charities a chance to apply to be represented at this event.

This lively event has collected quite a bit of money over the past eight years so if you are looking to enhance your charity by purchasing a piece of vital equipment etc then all you have to do is email me at 'gerryandlizhosking@diss.co.uk'

leaving a contact number and a short sentence about what your charity does for the community.

The fact that we have chosen eight charities in the past does not mean you can't apply again.

This years event will be going back to the top ten favourite hymns of Diss requested in advance and attracts around 350 plus people from far and wide.

I ask all those who head charities if you want a top up of cash for a very good reason then apply now and join in this fun evening much later in the year.

Gerry Hosking Event Arranger & Presenter.

Diss Town Football Club Forthcoming fixtures at Brewer's Green Lane.

Saturday Feb 9th Saturday Feb 23rd

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League League

3pm 3pm

Woodbridge Stanway Rovers

The vaccination of children against polio has become a capital crime in the eyes of Pakistan’s Islamist radicals as shown by the shooting, on two separate occasions in the past few weeks, of local aid workers involved in this vital work.

The Pakistani Taliban thinks that polio vaccines are a Western plot to make Muslims infertile or give them Aids. This unfounded conspiracy theory has taken hold in areas of Pakistan, Afghanistan and northern Nigeria and the result is that this vital work, spearheaded by Rotary International, has been disrupted and, consequently, these areas are the only places in the world where polio remains endemic.

For almost thirty years, it has been Rotary’s dream to eradicate polio from the world.

Now a combination of medieval suspicion and warped religious and political bigotry is all that

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stands in the way of the two drops that protect a child. Campaigning against polio vaccination is the same as campaigning in favour of crippling children. The next opportunity for the people of Diss to show their support is by attending the “Simply Take That” tribute concert at the Corn Hall on February on Saturday 23rd February and tickets are available from the Corn Hall Box Office (Tel. 01379 652241) now.

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Competition Page...

Sudoku Competition!

Win A Meal For Two at the Turkuaz Restaurant in Diss.

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We are offering our readers a chance to win a meal for two at the Turkuaz restaurant in Victoria Road, Diss.

All you have to do is send your completed Sudoku to Competitions, Your Local Magazine, 3 Hales Yard, Diss, IP22 4AF by 19th February to be in with a chance of winning. Usual Circuit Media competition rules apply.

How to play...

Every row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order Every column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order Every 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9

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Your Local Magazine goes global!

Your Local Magazine has been to - The Arctic.

Over Christmas, Diss-based clinical hypnotherapist, Lynda Scrivener took the December issue of “Your Local Magazine” all the way to Menesjarvi, well inside the arctic circle in northern Lapland.

Lynda and her family stayed there over the festive season in the hope of getting a glimpse of the northern lights. “Even though the conditions are particularly good for seeing the lights this winter, “We were told not to expect anything as, of course, they are a natural phenomenon and nothing could be guaranteed," Lynda said. "We were extremely fortunate, however, to see the lights on three nights out of our six night stay.

On Christmas night we were treated to an outstanding display. The northern lights are incredibly hypnotising!”

“I'm also very happy to say that the excellent quality of “Your Local Magazine” meant that it easily stood up to the December arctic temperature of -25°C. That's very cold!” Lynda smiled.

GOING Global Competition!

Take a copy of Your Local magazine on holiday or trip abroad, snap a quick photo of you holding Your Local in a prominent landmark and email over to us and if printed, you will receive a free £10 voucher from Photo Elite.

Email your picture to: gary@yourlocalmagazine.net or post to Going Global Competition, Your Local Magazine, 3 Hales Yard, Diss, IP22 4AF. Usual Circuit Media competition rules apply.

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LOCAL INFORMATION | updates

DCR Music, Attleborough Approaches 6th Birthday!

DCR Music of Attleborough approaches its 6th Birthday in February and during this time the Ukulele has grown and grown in popularity culminating in a flurry throughout the Christmas period just passed. From basic steps the Ukulele is easy to play and a relatively affordable instrument. This makes it a great addition to any musician’s collection, or a starting point for young musicians and those who have always had the desire to learn an instrument, however lack belief. Ukulele is notably being taken up by a high proportion of people that have never picked up an instrument in their lives, aside from perhaps a brief attempt at the recorder during primary school.

With its portable size and uplifting sound many have discovered an enthusiasm for music, relishing in progressing from learning 3 to 4 chords and conquering a vast array of music from all eras.

The Ukulele can provide a gateway into music for musicians of all ages that have never touched an instrument before. Whether it's for fun to play and sing along to, an introduction into musical harmony and theory or onto becoming an accomplished player.

The array of attractive shapes and sizes adds to the unintimidating attributes of the instrument as a whole, projecting its appeal.

DCR Music stocks a range of string, woodwind and percussion instruments and accessories. The shop holds a large in-store selection of over 1,200 music books, sheet music can be printed on demand.

COMPETITION Win a Ukulele, courtesy of DCR Music

is the name of Q What George Formby's Famous Song A When I'm Cleaning.............?

Send your answers to Ukulele Competition, Your Local Magazine, 3 Hales Yard, Diss, IP22 4AF by 19th February to be in with a chance of winning. Usual Circuit Media competition rules apply.

Park Radio Fundraising for licence costs.

Park Radio, having just completed its 4th broadcast during December are now preparing themselves for their next milestone to apply and secure a full time 5 year radio licence for Diss and the surrounding area.

During the course of 2013 they will be holding many fund raising events, to assist the costs of applying for the licence, including a "Boogie Night: A Tribute to Disco"

event being held on Friday 22nd March from 8pm at the Park Hotel in Diss, also with live band "Zoom" Tickets are ÂŁ5 per person and are available from Candies or the Park Hotel. Fancy dress is optional, but all the Park Radio team will be donning their flares, platform shoes and medallions, so it's worth going along for that alone!

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Norwich Theatre Royal February shows.

February starts with scares, songs, and Sondheim as the Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society presents Sweeney Todd on February 4-9.

Expect a large cast, 23-piece orchestra and some memorable set pieces as the popular company unveil their major 2013 production.

The scares continue the following week as the stage hit The Woman In Black makes its longawaited return on February 11-16.

Produced by Theatre Royal chief executive Peter Wilson, it sees a lawyer tell a horrifying story with the aid of an actor but the gap between make believe and reality begins to blur…with terrifying consequences.

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Classic children’s tale Spot’s Birthday Party gets the theatrical treatment in a revamped touring production which also runs on February 1516 before a short season of onenight shows with the spectacular Yamato Drummers (February 17), popular family musical show High School Rocks (February 18), and a tribute to one of the globe’s iconic supergroups Rumours of Fleetwood Mac (February 19).

The month then ends with the hilarious new musical comedy 9 To 5 which sees three office workers turn the tables on their sexist nasty male boss. The show, which runs from February 25-March 2, boasts an all-star cast including Natalie Casey and West End and Broadway superstar Bonnie Langford. It also features 18 original numbers penned by the legendary Dolly Parton who also makes an onscreen cameo appearance...what a way to make a living.

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | diss short mat bowls

Diss

Short Mat Bowls Fancy a new hobby?

Why not try Short Mat Bowls in Tivetshall.

Diss Short Mat Bowls Club meets every Friday throughout the year at Tivetshall Village Hall from 7-10pm with the chance to have a natter and a tea and biscuit at half time.

The club was started back in September 1989 and has met at Diss Corn Hall, the DC3 church and Wortham Hall before

settling at it's current location in Tivetshall.

They still even have a few of the original members!

They hold competitions throughout the year, have a summer outing and Christmas meal and a presentation night If you'd like to see whether Short Mat Bowls is for you, the club is holding a free session on March 2nd from 10.30-12.30 at

Tivetshall Village Hall. They'll supply the bowls - all you need to do is turn up!

If you organise or are a member of a village club and would like Your Local Magazine to feature your club, please contact us on 01379 642044.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | spring weddings

Wedding...

Planning your

Exclusive venue for your special occasion

Whatever the celebration we have the imagination to make your special occasion an event to remember.

If you dream of a magical wedding reception in an elegant marquee nestling in a beautiful country garden, with a menu created especially for you, then Church Farm Thrandeston is the perfect choice of venue.

Each Summer Season Sharon and Andrew Colchester make their beautiful Suffolk garden available for wedding receptions.

Church Farm is exclusively yours for your special day. The delights of the garden are revealed from behind an old red brick wall. Enter through the arched front gates and

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walk along the arbour and you will find yourself in the front garden, where a fountain plays on the lawn surrounded by herbaceous borders.

The garden offers many beautiful areas for photo opportunities and is the ideal setting for champagne and canapĂŠs on arrival. The marquees have been designed specifically for Church Farm and are located in the garden so that you can enjoy beautiful views while you dine and dance.

Your reception will be tailored to your wishes with a menu created especially for you. We pride

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ourselves on our friendly personal service and attention to detail to make your special day perfect.

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | spring weddings

Wendy Aiken Photography Your wedding is such an important day and capturing the spirit and atmosphere of your day is essential.

I pride myself in telling your story in photos, quietly taking natural images that when you look back on them provoke the emotions you felt on the day.

I have wanted to be a photographer since I was just 12 years of age and I think because it's always been my passion this shines through in my work. I'm

always learning and taking on new challenges. I do studio, portraits, corporate, events, weddings and lifestyle shoots. Please contact me if you’re interested in any of the above.

I'm a local person born and brought up in Eye, I now live in Yaxley. I'm married with two children and have many many, pets!

My husband Ben is a graphic designer specialising in logo creation, marketing and print solutions. He also designs and prints bespoke wedding stationery from the save the date to the seating plan and place settings. We work really well together and can provide a joint package of wedding stationery and photos.

Always choose your photographer carefully, you need to feel comfortable on the day with them. It's a special relationship where you know they understand what you expect of them and trust that they won't let you down on the day. I would always recommend that you meet up before your big day and let them know any special photos you require, family groups etc.

Talk to other couples who have used that photographer, let them share their experiences and see the photos from their wedding day. Remember there are no 2nd chances to capture one of the most important days of your life so make sure you choose the right photographer for you.

I photograph large weddings to intimate weddings, locally and further afield. You can see more of my work at www.

wendyaikenphotography.co.uk and if you are interested in bespoke wedding stationery, Ben Aiken creative design for all your design needs.

Most of all enjoy the planning, relax and enjoy your special day.

Wishing you a very happy 2013, Wendy Aiken.

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Fun in the forest!

Paintball for all the family.

From two venues in Thetford Forest, Combat Paintball have been offering fun exciting days out in the Forest for over a decade.

Priding themselves in designing 'Film Set' feel game zones they now have a Helicopter, Tank Zone, Towers and most recently a floodlit 'Zombie Zone' complete with a full size church. You may presume that this activity is only for Rambo wannabe's but this could not be further from the truth, due to using new 'Low Impact' Paintballs players from 8+ can also enjoy the experience.

Director James Lambert said "We are very keen to encourage more

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and more younger players and people who were previously scared Paintball would hurt. Now with the new Technology that we have imported from America our new 'Low Impact' paintballs give 60% less impact than regular Paintballs so we now have the whole family coming for the experience " Coming in April 2013 Combat Paintball have now added 'Mini Tank' driving. Mini Tanks drive like the real thing and as well as getting to drive these amazing 'Tiger Tanks' you also get to shoot your mates whilst they drive!

James Lambert Combat Paintball Ltd www.combatpaintball.com Tel: 07802 493885.

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | spring weddings

Lisa North Photography Capturing that perfect day.

Peace of mind that you are going to get the images you want from your Wedding Photographer is one of the main reasons you choose them. Everyone these days seems to have a great digital camera. So why not choose a friend or family member to do it for you? Low light in Church, a wet day, and bright sunlight can all cause problems – can they

cope with that or will you get blurred, dark, over exposed or silhouette images? This is the one day you can’t go back and do it again. A professional has the skill to overcome these issues, and best of all, make sure you get images that capture the day in just the way that you wished for.

I provide a comprehensive Wedding Photography service, with a free Engagement or PreWedding shoot- just the way to try before you buy. Sample albums of Weddings I have completed are also available to view. Please visit my website for full details www.lisanorthphotography.co.uk or call me on (01986) 788462.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | sound sleep bed warehouse

Sound Sleep Bed Warehouse For a good night's sleep Head to Sound Sleep - the bed specialists.

It's fair to say there's not much the Bright family don't know about beds.

Three generations of the family have worked to develop Sound Sleep in Winfarthing from a successful manufacturer of beds to the biggest bed showroom in the area. And this year sees Sound Sleep's 20th anniversary. To celebrate, they are offering big discounts off brand name products and up to 50% savings on mattresses.

'As a family business, we offer customers a high quality, professional service and advice that you just can't get from a computer screen or catalogue,' says manager Andrew Bright. 'We don't work on commission and people are free to just come in and browse.'

And there's certainly a lot to see.

With over 100 beds on display, not to mention headboards, mattresses,

duvets and pillows, there really is something for everyone.

Sound Sleep also offer some bedroom furniture ranges and can even help you design your own bed to your exact specifications.

'We sell well known brand names such as Relyon, Breasley, Sealy and Silentnight,' says Andrew.

'We have a wide range of mattresses on offer from ÂŁ55 up to ÂŁ1000 including open coil, pocket sprung, memory foam and latex.'

Sound Sleep offers a free local delivery service and can even dispose of your old bed and assemble your new one for you.

For more information and to take advantage of their fantastic anniversary sale, pop into the warehouse, log onto www.sound-sleep.co.uk or call on 01953 861177.

Owner Andrew with his sister Amie Bright

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | schools

Schools Your Local

Open Day

At the New Eccles Hall School.

The New Eccles Hall School was founded in 1945 immediately after WW11. The school has provision for boarding and day pupils with the emphasis on the individual within a mainstream school environment.

Along with the broad curriculum expected in all schools the young people of New Eccles Hall School enjoy an extensive extracurricular programme together with a wide choice of games from team sports to outward bound.

For a co-educational school of 150 the opportunities are endless.

In order to deliver an individual based approach the school has an advantageous pupil teacher ratio of 1:8. This affords small teaching

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groups and in addition the ability to offer individual tuition and support where required.

The expert Individual Teaching Unit is able to address the needs of pupils with dyslexia, dyscalculia and other specific learning difficulties.

Socially the school operates a well-defined personal tutor system where each pupil selects the member of staff they would like to be their tutor. In that way there is commitment from the pupils and it enables assistance with problems and difficulties to be provided quickly and with confidence.

Eccles School has an open day on Saturday 2nd March, 10.30am-2pm. For further details, contact: 01953 887217.

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | health and fitness

Health & Fitness Your Local

What is muscle tone?

And how do I get it?

Muscle tone is referred to as the residual tension within a muscle which means it is slightly contracted ready to spring into action when we need it. Untrained muscles will appear soft and are normally covered in a layer of subcutaneous (under the skin) body fat leading to a flaccid appearance and lack of readiness to spring into action.

I often hear the words “I don’t want to build muscle I just want to tone” to which I have to respond with the explanation above. The main goal for achieving a toned physique is to reduce body fat levels to expose the musculature underneath.

To improve the physique and show muscle tone

takes resistance based exercise to grow the muscle underneath to then contribute to a fat burning effect on the whole body. The abdominal muscle group for example will not become more toned by just completing hundreds of sit ups and crunches, what you are doing is improving the muscle size and tension with repetitions which will increase metabolism and make fat loss in the whole body more successful, `you cannot spot reduce fat`, there I’ve said it. If you can train the whole body with this principle then fat levels will decrease from all areas therefore exposing your leaner body.

So in conclusion the best

way to become more toned in appearance is to increase your muscle lbs and decrease your fat lbs so the best workouts are to include resistance training and higher intensity intervals of cardio vascular exercise ...oh and by eating a healthy, balanced nutritional diet. The resistance training will help to grow muscle tissue and give you the muscle shape you desire and also to increase your metabolic rate which will make fat easier to get rid of.

The cardio vascular exercise will also help you to increase your fat burning potential as well as fitness improvements, try and include some interval training rather than long slow “easy” exercise or even

some circuit training to spice up your workout. Cardio vascular exercise does not have to be done on treadmills, cycles, steppers or rowers, it can just be just 6-8 resistance exercises in a circuit with little or no rest between each exercise and when the circuit is complete you then take a rest to recover then repeat the circuit 2-3 times. Why not try a new programme of exercise to get you lean this year and for those who are not so confident try out our ladies only circuit room for a more private workout.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | food

Food Review Your Local

For top quality food in a traditional pub setting ….Head to the Burston Crown.

Jonathon Piers-Hall, Steve Kembery and Bev Kembery Located in the historic village of Burston made famous for the post-war school strike, The Crown is a lovely old inn with a wealth of charm. We arrived on a cold, cold night to an exceptionally warm welcome from the open fire and landlady Bev. We sat straight down in the heavily beamed cosy lounge on comfortable chairs

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in front of the fire to choose from the menu. There was also a specials board and both offered an excellent choice of dishes which were far and above some of the usual dishes you would expect to find in a country pub. It might be a bit more expensive than your average pub but you're paying for top-quality food. After much deliberation our choices were made and we reluctantly left the open fire and moved into the cosy restaurant part of the Inn to eat our meal.

Right from the first moment we stepped in, the service was excellent. We started with Thai crab cakes, French onion soup with cheesy croutons and pressed chicken terrine with spiced tomato chutney, all served with fresh home baked bread and dipping oil. The main dishes were of a very generous size. We went for the veal which was very tender, with a 10 oz rib-eye steak served with roquefort and watercress salad keeping one of our party quiet, and the local ham, egg and

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chips being excellent. They were all washed down with a tasty glass of house red wine. The desserts were also excellent with a mind boggling selection of locally produced ice cream flavours and the sticky toffee pudding justifiably described as the ‘probably the best in East Anglia’. The cheeseboard was more than ample, with a good selection of cheeses, biscuits and finger portions of fruit.

All in all, the meal was very enjoyable in a lovely setting with impeccable service.

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | food

Ask the Chef!

Red Velvet Cake

Dear Simon, Could you please give me a tempting dessert I could make my wife for Valentines Day - Michael Amps. Hi Michael, the chef has come up with a Red Velvet Cake, which sounds incredibly delicious!... enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

1. Preheat oven to 180ºC/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Butter and flour sides of the cake tins.

Cream butter until soft. Add sugar and beat until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and egg yolks, one by one, beating well.

2. Sieve flour, cornflour, baking powder and cocoa powder and put to one side.

Combine the buttermilk with the food colouring. It should be very red.

3. Sift 1/3 of the dry ingredients into the butter and eggs until just combined, then pour in 1/3 of the buttermilk mixture & mix. Continue, combining a third at a time, until both are incorporated.

4. Whisk the egg whites and salt until it forms stiffish peaks. Add 1/4 to the batter and mix. Add the remaining egg whites in 3 stages, folding with a large metal spoon.

5. In a small bowl, mix the vinegar with the bicarbonate of soda until it bubbles up, then gently fold this into the batter. Quickly pour the batter into your two prepared tins and smooth the tops. Bake in the oven for 25–30 mins.

6. Leave in the tins for 15 minutes, carefully remove the cakes from the tins, running a table knife or a palette knife slowly around them to loosen them, and place them onto a wire rack to cool.

7. Make frosting, place egg whites, sugar, golden syrup, salt, cream of tartar and water in a stainless steel or heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. (Base of the bowl should not touch the water.) Bring water to a simmer. With a electric beater or whisk, whisk until you have shiny, satiny soft peaks. Remove the bowl from the simmering water and continue to whisk for a further 2 minutes – it will get a bit stiffer. Whisk in the vanilla extract.

8. Immediately ice middle, top & sides of the cake with a palette knife, fluffing the frosting up to form little peaks all over the cake. Work fast, as the icing sets very quickly. Leave for 30 mins to allow a thin crust to form outside a creamy interior.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | dickleburgh village store

Dickleburgh Village Store

A Brilliant Shop At the heart of the village.

Dickleburgh Village Store has been run by Bob and Sue Greenwood since June 2001. During this time they have been helped by their loyal staff.

When they first took over, they extended the opening hours to 10pm every day which was warmly welcomed by all the villagers.

They have spent many nights after the shop was closed refurbishing - one night their sons spent the entire night helping them

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move fridges, chillers and shelving into new positions before 7am opening.

Over the years walls have been knocked down so that two large chest freezers could be brought in and also new shelving for groceries.

They have had their share of bad luck as they have twice been ram raided, the first time the whole of the shop front had to be boarded up. Villagers rallied round and the next day there was a stream of people helping to clear up the mess. Josie Houghton, who has since retired, was set up out the front of the shop and sold papers,

milk and bread from the back of a van. Four years ago their daughter in law set up a hairdressers at the rear of the shop, but after working hard and also bringing up two small boys, today's climate took its toll and she had to close. This area has now been brought into the shop as a new off licence section.

The post office has gone from strength to strength thanks to support from local residents and businesses.

Sharon Taylor has been working part time in the post office for over 6yrs and still has a smile for everyone.

Bob & Sue would like to thank everyone who has supported them.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | homes and gardens

Homes & Gardens Your Local

Charli's House Creating a kitchen.

There is nothing I enjoy more than organising a good party. With this in mind I knew the kitchen had to be the heart of my home. The knocking down of the wall between the original kitchen and dining room made this perfect. And what a difference it has made. Now it's painted in Little Greene French Grey, the room feels large and spacious. So cue the arrival of my kitchen units. I created a galley style kitchen running from the dining room into the old kitchen space.

Having never had my own kitchen, I found it hard to plan the way I would work in it, but I definitely knew what wouldn't work for me. Being only 5 foot 3, I knew that wall units were a waste of time, as at present I can only

reach the first shelf and have to ask my 6 foot 4 (younger) brother for help. Embarrassing huh?! Second thing I knew was how much I hated cupboards so cue a series of drawers.

I think there is nothing worse than trying to find something at the back of the cupboard and drawers it meant I could reach everything easily, whether it be food or plates, organise it all and not spend time searching. Perfect!

As you all know by now, the colour scheme for this house is grey.

However in the kitchen I wanted a bit of vibrancy to go alongside the grey units and walls. I instantly fell in love with a new Harlequin fabric, available at Swank Interiors, and knew I had to have it. It picked

up the grey of the walls and the slight green tint of the units. But it also had the vibrancy I wanted, adding interest and personality to the room, by bringing in a chartreuse green to the scheme, which I can echo around the room. I also couldn't resist bringing in metro tiles in a gorgeous Elephant and Castle grey. Flooring was a big thing I had to consider in this room. As I combined two rooms together, one with a concrete floor and the other with lovely original floorboards, I had to have new flooring put down to make the rooms flow together, without a lot of digging up! Having floorboards throughout the house,

I knew I didn't want to stray away from the wood. Turning to Ben at Eye Flooring, he recommended a wood effect vinyl, laid like wooden planks, which would be hard wearing and perfect for high traffic areas like my kitchen. And I couldn't be more pleased with it!

So, we are nearly there.

The lounge next, and I'm excited about this room as its hardly had any work on it so a lick of paint is just what it needs!

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | homes and gardens

Looking for a landscaper Trust Noble Paving East Anglia Ltd. Based in East Anglia, Noble Paving East Anglia Limited is run

by Wayne Noble who has over twenty years experience in hard landscaping, garden design and general ground works.

Specialising in hard landscaping. Noble Paving East Anglia Limited has a small highly skilled team of professionals all with their own individual skill set. As a standard part of the service Wayne Noble personally manages each project and each stage of the job is carried out in close consultation with the client.

These factors combined, result in a professional personal touch in all works carried out.

As most of the projects we secure are through recommendations we pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and therefore all our work is fully insured and comes with an amazing 10 year written guarantee included on completion.

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Our services include: • Free quotations with no obligation • All types of hard landscaping – driveways, patios and pathways.

Block paving, asphalting & slab laying • Soft landscaping – turfing new lawns and planting and preparing beds for planting • Tree surgery and hedge cutting • Raised beds in railway sleepers and brickwork • Ponds and lakes • Water features • All types of fencing and gates • We also provide a garden design service, where we can do a sketch or full scale drawing to work to.

Contact: 01953 887346. Wayne Noble on: 07786052205. For further information and photos please visit our website www.noblelandscapers.co.uk or our facebook page, Noble Paving.

Give us a call now to get your project booked in before Spring and Summer.

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | homes and gardens

Keep Yer Heel Down Bor! Wotcha!...

Just before she left for Finland to see family and have a short winter break (well, not a break from winter – not in Finland!) my wife uttered the dreaded words. “You will look after my house plants won't you?” To be fair, this being winter, she only gave me three to care First winter flowers – except for. The trouble is, my record in house they're not – they're weeds – Winter Helliotrope plant husbandry is not good. However well I look after the house, I always seem to manage to lose a house plant or two. I think they die on me on purpose. Take now, I'm staring at one and thinking, 'you don't look healthy.' Lo and behold on closer examination I find it's smothered in blackfly. My first instinct is to put it outside and let the weather kill them. I once did that with another of my wife's plants and it did the trick – it was minus something. Trouble is, it killed the plant as well. My wife asked, “what did you do that for? You knew below zero temperatures would kill the plant as well?” I said I did, but I was so angry that the fly were feasting on the plant that I wanted to teach them a lesson! This is a true story by the way.

Back to now, and after spraying the plant with washing-up liquid and then using a powerful water pistol (I don't jest) to wash the fly off I wait and see. Then I notice that a second plant, Gerbera, is also under attack by black fly (where are ladybirds when you want them?!). It gets similar treatment – apart from the water pistol. Paula's home in 4 days.

The leaves of the plant have taken a battering from my treatment.

Keep on troshin and remember, if you're looking for a house plantsitter, don't ask me because I'm going to be a 'sitting duck' when my wife gets home and finds the water pistol.

Mark Aiken dayburst@diss.co.uk 07810 852089.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | collectors

Collectors & Enthusiasts Your Local

I collect… half dolls!

I was 8 when I was given my first half doll. An aunt gave me two as she knew I would like them. Half dolls are – as the name suggests – usually the upper half of a figure.

They were made without legs so they could be attached to items such as pin cushions, brushes and cologne bottles and first appeared during the eighteenth century. I thought my two were very pretty and, as I grew up and got married, I kept them safe in a box.

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Years later, I was visiting my daughter in Putney, London when we stumbled upon a quaint antique shop. And there, in the window, I spotted two half dolls just like the ones my aunt had given me.

I bought one and my daughter bought the other one for me.

Later, as we sat having a coffee, I looked over at my 18-month-old granddaughter Claire and decided it would be nice to get a collection of the dolls together to give to her in the future.

When a second granddaughter Tara also came along, I vowed to collect enough to give them a collection each.

After that, I always kept an eye out for t h e m wherever I went.

In 1993, I was browsing in an antiques shop in Brecon, Wales when I was pleased to spot a few of the dolls. Picking one up, I saw that it was inscribed with the word ‘foreign’.

The shopowner heard me exclaim and came over to explain.

It turned out that the half dolls were made in Germany and after the First World War, when Germany was very unpopular, they’d started writing ‘foreign’ on them instead of Germany so as not to put people off!

We ended up having a lovely chat and she told me all about a book called The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Half Dolls. It turned out to be a fantastic book filled with useful information and pictures.

I stayed in touch with that shop owner and, when she eventually retired, I bought the collection of half dolls she had left.

O v e r time, I managed to get together a collection of roughly 100 dolls.

Each time I bought a new one I did a drawing of it in a little book and included the price I paid for it. I even managed to spot a few in the Collector’s Encyclopedia which was very exciting.

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I have all sorts of figures in a variety of outfits and poses. I have some that sit on top of pincushions and even one that is attached to a crumb brush for sweeping the table. One of the pincushions dolls even has legs attached to the front!

Interestingly, the ones with their arms outstretched above their heads are more expensive than the ones whose arms are down.

When my daughter was younger, I used to make her birthday cakes that looked like crinoline dresses and I’d sit one of the half dolls on top as if the doll was wearing the dress. She loved that.

When I had more space I used to keep the dolls on display in a glass cabinet. Now they’re all carefully packaged up to keep them safe to be passed on to Claire and Tara.

Collecting the dolls has given me a lot of pleasure and I’m glad to pass them on to my granddaughters so they can enjoy them too.

Mary Ellerton, Rickinghall.

LOCAL LIFESTYLE | senior

Senior Section Your Local

Looking for a nursing home or day centre?

Turn to All Hallows Healthcare.

All Hallows Nursing Home is part of All Hallows Healthcare Trust a registered charity which also encompasses All Hallows Hospital, All Hallows Homecare and All Hallows Daycare based in Ditchingham. All Hallows Nursing Home is situated in Bungay in Suffolk and is within walking distance of a main bus route. It aims to care for residents who are physically dependant;

many will need full assistance with most activities of daily living requiring nursing care from qualified staff with the experience knowledge and skills to meet their needs. Residents can relax and participate in the life of the home. There are 3 large bright day rooms with a TV and stereo equipment, a large conservatory leading to an enclosed garden, a dining room and a multi-denominational chapel with a weekly service. It is vital our residents keep active

mentally and physically to make to most of everyday. They are encouraged to maintain their own leisure interests and hobbies but are given the opportunity of joining in with a range of activities organised within the home.

Organised activities are also available to people living in their own homes. Have you ever thought about attending your local adult day centre? It is a great way to meet people, socialise, take part in a wide range of activities and if you wish you can even get your haircut and have a bath! Transport can be provided but is subject to availability.

For further information please telephone 01986 892643.

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | yaxley house care home

Yaxley

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Resident Jean Clark relaxes in the comfortable surroundings at Yaxley House Care Home

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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | yaxley house care home

A real part of the community Yaxley House Care Home is a special place.

Based just near the church in the pretty village of Yaxley, Yaxley House Care Home is a warm, inviting place that makes you feel instantly at ease. Set in four acres of gardens with a picturesque meadow, it really is beautiful.

Kingsley Healthcare took over the running of the home in March 2012 and have refurbished the property to a very high standard.

Manager Carole Wilson-Godber has been at Yaxley House for seven years. 'We are primarily a dementia care home for both men and women,' she explains. 'We encourage a unique person-centred approach where everyone is treated as as individual. We love to find out as much as possible about our residents so we can help keep them focused, happy and content.'

The home has 34 bedrooms, 25 of which are on the ground floor and 20 of which are en-suite. The rooms are modern and nicely-decorated with a real homely feel. Residents are encouraged to decorate their rooms as they wish and can bring their own furniture, pictures and ornaments with them. There are a range of rooms for residents to eat and relax in all with their own atmosphere. There is even a room for residents to hold private gatherings in with their family or friends.

'We are just about to start working with Dementia Care Matters to implement the Butterfly Project in the home,' says Carole. This is a way of improving the experience for people living with dementia by introducing sensory, domestic, play, movement and musical items into the home to create a stimulating new environment.'

To help with the project Yaxley House is asking for donations of any items that will help residents relive their younger days. In particular, they're looking for anything to do with the rural way of life e.g old black and white rural or agricultural photos.

Yaxley House is keen to give something back to the local community and has begun holding a produce market for local stallholders. In the absence of a shop in Yaxley, they are hoping the market will prove popular and can become a regular monthly fixture.

For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact Carole Wilson-Godber on 01379 783230

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LOCAL BUSINESS | updates

Business Updates Your Local

DBF is gearing up for the 2013 AGM

Harleston Job Clubs

Wednesday, 13th February, from 5-7pm.

Every Wednesday 10am - 2pm, everyone welcome Every Thursday 12 - 2pm, for 16-24 year olds.

Free and open to all.

You don't have to be a DBF member to attend (but you will need to book!). With Special Guest Speakers from SNC on the topic of Public Sector Procurement, Mike Bentley, Locality Officer, Waveney Valley & Eastern Rivers and Debbie Lorimer, Financial Services Manager. Mike and Debbie will answer your questions and explain: • What services the Council outsources & how you can find out.

• How you can apply to provide those services.

• How the council selects preferred candidates.

Not to be outdone, this 2013 meeting will have a distinctly exotic flavour.

Attendees will be gathering at Diss' Turkuaz Restaurant... right on Victoria Road and with plenty of parking... and will sample some terrific Turkish 'mezze', sweet treats and even some Turkish coffee!

This event is free but space is limited, so book early to be sure to get a place. Bookings close 7th Feb or when places are filled.

More details (including the menu!) and booking form on http://www.dbf.org.uk

Looking for work? Then come along to the Jobs Club where you can look through local jobs and access the internet and latest Apps.

We also offer: 3 Help with CVs, covering letters and job applications 3 Tips and advice for job interviews 3 Information on starting your own business 3 Private consultations with a Careers Advisor 3 Information on training, apprenticeships & courses 3 IT help 3 Information on volunteering All our services are free and confidential.

What’s on in February Careers Advice – Tuesday 19 February 9.45am-3.30pm – please book A professional Careers Advisor will be holding 1:1 appointments offering additional support if you are looking for work or seeking training/learning opportunities.

IT Help – every Wednesday 12.30-2pm – please book. Help with anything IT from sending emails to carrying out online job searches.

For more information please contact Lucy Marjoram or Jake Kubala. Call 01379 851920, Text 07857 374857 or email jobsclub@ harleston-norfolk.org.uk or call into Harleston Information Plus, 8 Exchange Street, Harleston.

EMPLOYERS – LOOKING FOR STAFF? Advertise your vacancy for free at the Jobs Club and reach local jobseekers

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LOCAL BUSINESS | women in business

Ashton & Co Marie Taylor.

Ashton & Co is in its 20th year of trading, in that time we have gained an enviable reputation by offering a unique personal service especially in lettings. We are an independent company, have a friendly team of staff who are dedicated to offering a personal yet professional service.

As an independent company our fees are flexible and very competitive. We offer a fully managed property service which includes property inspections, deposit protection and find a tenant service. Marie has been the company’s proprietor since 2006 but has actually worked at Ashton & Co for 15 years and has a wealth of experience in the lettings field and sales. All our properties are advertised in the local press and on our website www.ashtonlets.co.uk, we are members of Right Move & Zoopla, and offer a free valuation service.

Aldous & Saunders Tracey Aldous.

Tracey Aldous is an accountant who in February 2012 opened her own business after working for several years for an accountancy practice. Tracey wanted to create a company that actually gives a higher standard of client care, alongside something that gives a little more. In Short, Tracey has created a company to assist you in making your business successful.

Tracey says: “Most people, particularly those running their own business, have enough to worry about. By offering a complete accountancy service tailored to their specific needs, at a competitive price, this can only make life easier”. Tracey has an understanding of people’s needs and requirements and feels that this makes her much more capable of providing the best to people.

Visit her website or just give her a call for a one-to-one chat.

Pressed To Go Karen Wimshurst.

Established in 2002 when, as a mother of two, I needed work that would better suit a full time mum. Strangely enough, I have always enjoyed ironing, so decided to start up a service for those people who want to palm off this loathsome task. Based from home at first, the company grew, along with my family and with twins on the way, we relocated in 2008 to larger premises in Roydon. Now situated within the grounds of our home our clients are able to come at times to suit them. For a level rectangular basket we charge between £16-£20 depending on size. To offer a complete range to our clients, 5 years ago we teamed up with Smart Image Dry Cleaners, so can now offer dry cleaning, various alterations and shoe repairs.

As an introductory offer to new customers we offer the first basket half price!

Bundles of Joy Kylie Lummas.

Bundles of Joy sells good quality, affordable new and second-hand children’s clothes from birth up to 5 years. We also have a selection of toys, games, books, jigsaws, DVD’s, toiletries, personalised gifts, and a collection of baby equipment.

Since the shop opened the doors for the first time back in November 2012, it has been run by husband and wife to-be Simon and Kylie.

The couple stumbled across the idea of opening a children’s shop shortly after having their second child themselves, realising just how expensive kitting out for those “bundles of joys” are. As parents of two active, fastly growing children the need for affordable, good quality children’s clothes is highly desirable.

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LOCAL INFORMATION | diary of events

What’s On... In February!

To add your event, please email editorial@yourlocalmagazine.net.

Stonham Barns ALL YEAR CAR Boot Sale.

Takes place every Sunday at 8am for Sellers, 9am for Buyers. Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT. £3.50 cars, £5 Vans & £7.50 Large Vans. Details visit www.fishface.co or call Simon Tilley on 07817 539168.

1st Saturday monthly. Harleston's Indoor Flea Market. Swan Hotel. 9.00-1.00pm. Stalls of vintage, antique, collectables, etc. Stalls £10.

Enquires: 01379 855486.

First Tuesday of every month - The Art Of Life.

Voluntary-led group supporting local people living with cancer and their caregivers to heal and find meaning through creative expression.

Roydon Village Hall, High Road, Roydon, Diss.

Starts at 1.30pm with Chi Kung followed by Art Therapy session. Concludes around 4.00pm.

No experience or artistic skills necessary. Min donation £2. Info: Jay on 07786 833916 or visit www.theartoflife.org.uk. Funded by Macmillan, The BIG C & South Norfolk Council.

First Tuesday every month. Waveney Bereavement Group. 2pm at Number 7 Prayer & Counseling Centre, 7-8 Mere Street, Diss. Contact number 01379 658956.

Now - 28th March. Meditation Classes in Attleborough. Thursdays 7.30-9pm. £5.

Tel: 01953 451937. www.amoghasiddhi.org.uk 1st Feb - 29th March. Simply Meditate.

Friday 12.30-1.30pm. £4. Tel: 01953 451937. www.amoghasiddhi.org.uk 1st & 3rd Tuesdays every month - Diss & District Camera Club. Members meet twice a month to enjoy a fun and informative programme featuring a variety of photographic events. For details visit: www.disscamera.org.uk or call John on 07808 052188.

4 Feb – 2 March: Exhibition: Peter Knights - Campfires and Kingfishers (An Artist’s Journey down the River Waveney).

During May 2012 local artist Peter Knights, accompanied by his brother Paul, canoed the River Waveney from its source to the sea.

This unique exhibition depicts their journey exploring the extraordinary wetland wilderness and hidden backwaters of the Waveney in paintings, notes, sketches and photographs from the perspective of an artist on the river. From

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All entries for March must be submitted by the 10th Feb.

wild solitude and big skies, to otters, buzzards, large dogs and giant strawberries - all are captured in Peter’s evocative oil paintings. Box Office Hours. Free. Box Office 01379 652241.

6th. Film: A Royal Affair (15) - subtitled.

137 minutes. With Mads Mikkelson, Alicia Vikander, Mikkel Boe Folsgaard. A sensational period drama about illicit royal romance. 8pm.

Tickets £5/Cons £2.50. Box Office 01379 652241.

8th. Music: Carthy, Hardy, Farrell & Young.

Four of the finest female fiddle players in British music bring together passion, soul and enormous talent.

Mercury Prize nominated superstar Eliza Carthy, undoubtedly one of the most impressive and engaging performers of her generation, joins forces with Bella Hardy, winner of the BBC Radio 2 Best Original Song 2012. Joined

by Scotland’s Kate Young and double folk-award nominee Lucy Farrell. 8pm. Tickets £12/ Concs £10. Box Office 01379 652241.

9th. Wreningham Village Hall, Mill Lane, NR16 1AN there is a 50s, 60s and Jive dance to the band HI-DEFINITION. £6. Music 8.30pm until midnight. Licensed bar. Please contact Christine Minns on 01508 488123.

9th.Word: Roger Deakin – in his own words.

With readings from his books, and extracts from his famed Radio 4 programmes and rarelyseen footage from documentaries in the 1990s, this will be an evocation of the countryside, East Anglia and his home in Suffolk through the eyes, ears and words of one of the best-loved nature writers and conservationists of modern times. Among the contributors will be Robert MacFarlane and Richard Mabey. Running time 2 hrs including interval. 7:30pm. Tickets £10/ Concs £9. Box Office 01379 652241.

9th. Pulham Market Memorial Hall, Country Gold presents DARREN BUSBY. Doors 7pm.

Music 8pm until 11.30pm. £6. No bar - please bring your own. Tea and coffee available. Please contact Jesse on 07880 995199 or Allan on 07545 166760.

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9th. 'Bingo for Cash Prizes'. Eyes Down 8.00pm. Apollo Social Club Bar, Harleston.

Tel: 01379 854205.

10th. 'Come Dancing'. Enjoy a night of dancing to all your favourite music from our professional DJ. 7.00 - 10.00pm, admission £5.

Apollo Rooms, Harleston. Tel: 01379 854205.

10th. The Silver Dollar Country Music Club, The Park Hotel, Diss presents THE BARHOPPERS. Doors 7pm. Music 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Members £5. Non-Members £6. Please contact John and Teresa Stannard, Committee Members on 01603 433918.

13th. Scrapbook Workshop. Held at Taylor Road Community Hall, Diss.

13th. Film: Berberian Sound Studio (15).

2012. 92 minutes.

With Toby Jones, Antonio Mancino, Susanna Capellaro.

Toby Jones is the mousy English film sound engineer working on a 1970s Italian pulp shocker. His unsettling confrontation with Italian culture provides the material for a uniquely weird psychological thriller. 8pm.Tickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 14th. Music: Terence Blacker and Derek Hewitson present Funny Valentine - A Musical Antidote to St Valentine’s Day. Terence Blacker and Derek Hewitson, creators of the successful show Taboo-BeDo! provide some surprising and often hilarious answers. 1hr 45 mins incl interval.

7:30pm. Tickets £8. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 16th. The Saturday Club House presents Folded Feather with Suitcase Circus. Tickets £6/Children £4 (4+yrs). Meet Wobulous Discombobulous, the anarchic sock as he presents a line up of extraordinarily talented performing objects.

60 minutes. www.foldedfeather.com. 2pm.

Tickets £6/Children £4 (4+yrs). Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk

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16th. 'Strapt 4 Cash'. Fantastic, entertaining live duo singing all your favourite songs. 8.00pm in the Apollo Social Club Bar, Harleston. All Welcome, only £1 for non members. Licensed Bar & Bar Meals available. Tel: 01379 854205.

17th. Bread Workshops. 1-5pm Second Stage Bread Workshop suitable for beginners or those with some experience looking to improve their techniques, The Pennoyer Centre, Pulham St. Mary £55 pp. To book please email info@breadworkshops.co.uk or phone Sue on 01379 688374. Limited spaces so early booking recommended.

17th. Apollo Country Music Club presents 'Best of Friends' & country disco. Licensed bar, bar meals & raffle available. 7.30pm 10.45pm. Members £5/Non £6. Apollo Rooms, Harleston. Tel: 01379 854205.

18th & 25th. Churches Together in Diss and Roydon present: Pictures Of Jesus. In this Lenten series we shall explore how artists have portrayed the life of Jesus from his birth to his resurrection. Led by Revd. Robin Pagan from 7.30pm at Diss Roman Catholic Church.

20th. Film: Private Peaceful (12A). Following Speilberg’s successful version of War Horse comes the adaptation of another Michael Morgurgo novel. A classic rites of passage story of two brothers, it explores the exuberance and pain of their teenage love for the same girl, the pressures of their feudal family life, the horrors and folly of WW1. 8pm.

Tickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50. Box Office 01379 652241.www.disscornhall.co.uk 22nd. The Saturday Club. Theatre Jemilda in association with Half Moon How High? A magical show which explores children’s relationship to the world using the concept of height. Hetty loves to measure things. She measures in feet and hands, in sausages and snails, in butterflies and Barbies. Her Uncle Magnus travels the world in his hot air balloon, Join Hetty as she explores the world of height and meets an extraordinary new

All entries for March must be submitted by the 10th Feb.

friend. RT: 50 minutes. Two performances: 11am & 2pm. Tickets £7 (3-8yrs). Tickets £7 (3-8yrs).

Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 22nd. Paul Sturman Promotions presents 'Shawn Cuddy & His Band'. At the Apollo Rooms, Harleston. Doors open 7.00pm, starts 8.00pm. Licensed Bar & Bar meals available.

Tickets £12 contact box office on: 01502 715617.

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The Ashwren Players, Wreningham Village Hall presents the Dick Whittington Pantomime. At Wreningham Village Hall, Mill Lane, NR16 1AN. Friday 22nd at 7.30pm - Tickets adults £6, children £4, concessions £5. Saturday 23rd Matinee 2pm - Tickets adults £6, children £4, concessions £5. Saturday 23rd Feb, 7.30pm - all tickets £6.

Supporting the East Coast Truckers and the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Tickets available from Christine Minns on 01508 488123.

22nd & 29th. Lent Lunches. 22nd Feb: Catholic Church, Shelfanger Road 12.301.30pm. 29th Feb: St. Mary's Parish Church Hall, 12.30-1.30pm.

23rd. Nigel "Boy" Syer Concert. Alburgh Village Hall. Doors open 6.45pm for 7.30pm start. Raffle-Bar-Buffet. Tickets £10 (incl buffet) from Edward 01986 788664 / Pat 01986 788510.

23rd. Service of Remembrance. 11.30am12pm. Open to anybody who wishes to remember a loved one. Free to attend.

Colney Woodland Burials, Watton Road, Colney, Norwich NT4 7TY. 01603 811556. www.colneywoodlandburials.co.uk 24th. The Silver Dollar Country Music Club, The Park Hotel, Diss presents THE SMOKEY MOUNTAIN BOYS. Doors 7pm. Music 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Members £5. NonMembers £6. Contact John and Teresa Stannard, Committee Members on 01603 433918.

24th. 'Come Dancing'. Enjoy a night of dancing to all your favourite music from our professional DJ. 7.00 - 10.00pm, admission £5.

Apollo Rooms, Harleston. Tel: 01379 854205.

26th. Diss Craft Club. Held at Taylor Road Community Hall, Diss.

22nd. Word: The Stand-up Poetry Club – Your new favourite Poet featuring Luke Wright.

Expect thigh-slapping acerbic wordplay and bawdy bar room ballads as Wright introduces you to a cast of greedy politicians and boozy ne’er-do-wells. Running time 1hr 45mins including interval. 8pm. Tickets £8/ students £6. Box Office 01379 652241. www. disscornhall.co.uk

27th. Film: Anna Karenina (12A). 130 mins.

With Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Aaron TaylorJohnson. The story of Anna’s doomed love for Count Vronsky and her attempt to escape from her boring husband.

8pm. Tickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk

23rd. Music: Diss & District Rotary Club present Simply Take That. Simply the ultimate Take That tribute band.

Outstanding vocals, tight dance routines and energy provide a breathtaking show. In Aid of Rotary ‘End Polio Now’ campaign and other Rotary charities. 2hr 45 mins incl interval.

7:30pm. Tickets £15 / £13.50 / £12.50. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk

27th. Flower Demonstration by Pat Barton.

Roydon Village Hall at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome £3.

23rd. 'Bingo for Cash Prizes'. Eyes Down 8.00pm. Apollo Social Club Bar, Harleston.

Tel: 01379 854205.

23rd. Scrapbook Workshop. Held at Taylor Road Community Hall, Diss.

March 2nd. Old Time Music Hall at Hoxne Village Hall. 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £10.

Includes an Interval supper served at your table. Bar open. Raffle. Edwardian costume if you wish (not obligatory). Tables of 8 can be reserved. Tickets: 01379 740821 & 668821.

March 2nd. Attleborough Heritage Group.

Saturday opening 9.30am-3.30pm. Heritage Centre, Soma House, Station Road.

March 2nd. SNYSB Concert in aid of Diss Youth & Community Centre. Diss Corn Hall.

For details email: SNYSB@smiles.eclipse.co.uk

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