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Your Local Magazine • October 2012
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LOCAL INFO 4 Diss & Attleborough Council News 7 Diss Rivercare Group 1st Anniversary 8 Join The Breckland Art Trail
LOCAL LIFESTYLE
Diss Rugby Club
Charli's House
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South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band in Malaysia!
10 The Acorn Project 11 Diss Rugby Club Fixtures For 2012-13 14 South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band 15 Focus On Wymondham 16 Collectors 18 Schools & Education 21 Health & Fitness 22 Book Now For Christmas! 24 Food & Drink 26 Property 28 Homes & Gardens 36 Green Energy 38 Senior
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40 New Business: Italian Job 42 Motoring 44 Your Local Directory
LOCAL EVENTS 46 What’s On... In October!
COMPETITION WINNERS Ask The Chef - Miriam Cooke of Chelmsford. Turkuaz - Keely Gudgin of Wacton, Norwich. The Spice Cottage - Mrs P Wallis of Thetford. Merryfields Playschool Competition - 1st - Dawn Smith of Stradbroke. - 2nd - Mrs L Freeman of Diss. - 3rd - Miss S Collings of Attleborough. Cover - Jevan Woodrow and Harvey Norris from The New Eccles Hall School. Picture taken by Angela Sharpe.
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Local Updates Your
South Norfolk & North Suffolk
Diss Town Council News
Attleborough Town Council
Royal Anglian Regiment to receive Freedom of the Town.
This months news.
On Wednesday 7th November 2012, 150 soldiers and 50 band members of the Royal Anglian Regiment will march through Diss with bayonets fixed, drums beating, colours flying and the band playing when they exercise the rights bestowed on the Regiment by the granting of Freedom of the Town. The parade will start at the southern end of Mere Street at 12.30 and the soldiers will march to the top of St Nicholas Street stopping for an inspection and speeches in the Market Place. This will be followed by a reception for the soldiers and invited guests at Diss Corn Hall. The idea of granting the Freedom of Diss to the Royal Anglian Regiment, which has
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close links to the town, was first suggested by the current Town Mayor Councillor Graham Minshull at the Council meeting held in November 2011. Councillors were fully in support of this proposal and were keen to demonstrate their support for the soldiers who risk their lives for their country every day. Similar events have attracted large numbers of people and it is hoped that the people of Diss and surrounds will support the Regiment on this special day by attending. As we are aware that car parking will be an issue, additional car parking facilities will be available on the day including a free park & ride service from Eye airfield. More details will appear in the press and on www.diss.gov.uk nearer the time. The regiment will have recently returned from Afghanistan when they come to Diss on 7th November and it is hoped that large numbers of people will line the streets to welcome these brave young men and women to Diss.
Deputy Town Mayor Councillor Eddie Wright has been elected Deputy Town Mayor for the remainder of the 2012/13 municipal year. Mr Wright replaces Shane Schucroft who stepped down as Deputy Mayor and as a town councillor in July. Tree Planting The Council are in the process of undertaking a major project to manage the tree stock. Some trees have necessarily had to be felled whilst others have required only some surgery. The Council is keen to see that re-planting takes place at all sites where necessary felling has taken place, in order that the amenity value provided by trees is maintained in the town. Accordingly the Council is kindly asking for local businesses and other town organisations to consider making a donation in order that young trees can be provided and re-planted. If anyone wishes to make a donation, cheques payable to Attleborough Town
Council can be sent to the Town Clerk, Attleborough Town Council, Town Hall, Queens Square, Attleborough NR17 2AF. All donations gratefully received. Local Grants Scheme The Town Council’s grants scheme ensures that local organisations seeking funding for community projects in Attleborough can potentially apply for a financial contribution from the Council. There is a pot of money set aside for local grants and an upper limit of £250 per application applies per applicant. Full details of the application process are detailed on the Council’s website. The scheme commenced in May 2012 and to date several applicants have been successful in being awarded funding. New Councillor Jayne Owen was co-opted onto the Town Council in place of former councillor Shane Schucroft at the Council meeting on 3rd September.
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Football memories
End of an era
Back in the 1960s.
Concert organiser Ena retires.
Recently I came across a boyhood football diary from 1962. Spurs had just won the Double, with Sheffield Wednesday as runnersup. Ipswich had won the Second Division title and were about to win the First. England had had an eight match unbeaten streak, scoring 44 goals. They were looking confidently forward to the World Cup in Chile, where they were anonymous. We had football twice a week at school, so many of my entries gave results and whether I had scored or not. The choirboys played our Braintree counterparts, home and away, losing 6-1 and 7-2; but I scored in the away game. Like many boys I had dreams of being a footballer. When I went to the Grammar School I found that I was never even considered for the teams, so lost interest. As I came 22/26 in the junior cross-country, it was clear that sport was not for me. I came top of the class in the Spring exams, though. On 27 January my brother and I overheard someone in a shop saying that the Ipswich players would be at Scole Inn at lunchtime. I knew that, if I mentioned going for autographs, my brother would be disparaging. So I mounted my bike and pedalled over on my own. There, outside the Inn, stood the players - Ray Crawford, Ted
Phillips, Jimmy Leadbetter, manager Alf Ramsey. I got all the autographs. Alf, in his fake-posh way, said, "You want my awtogwaph, do you?" When I arrived home, my brother said, "Why didn't you tell me? I'd have come with you." Not long afterwards, we heard (although this was less likely) that Stanley Matthews might be there. When I suggested going, my brother was disparaging; and we didn't go. We did go to see Manchester Utd (including Gregg, Law, Quixall, Charlton) beat Ipswich 5-3 on 3 November. It was a time of change for the family, as we moved in June from Church Street, where I was born, to Willbye Avenue. The same week my Irish grandmother died. It meant that we didn't go over there on holiday that year. It was a world of homework, football, Sunday School, choir practice, walks, films at the Picture House. We saw Cliff Richard in The Young Ones on 7 April. Helen Shapiro was also a singing star then; and appeared in It's Trad Dad, which we saw on 31 August. ,
All too soon we have reached the end of the wettest summer for 100 years, so the weather forcasters tell us, and that means one more lunch time concert at St. Mary's Diss performed by pupils of Riddlesworth Hall Preparatory School. Every year this school gives a very lively show and it is worth going up to the church to enjoy it and the tasty ploughmans lunch that follows. On a sad note this will be the final concert. For over 13 years the organiser, Mrs Ena Guttridge, has brought much pleasure to thousands of people both residents and visitors alike who have chosen to enjoy a very different sort of lunch break. Although Ena has at times found it difficult to arrange artists to come and perform in the middle of the day she always has been
successful in the end. After so many years she feels it is time to retire yet again. At the moment there are no plans to have any concerts in this shape or form next year. We will have to wait and see if anyone comes forward to take on this task and if they do I can't see it being in the same format and not so often. Ena would like to give a big thank you to everyone who has supported her over the years and a special heartfelt thanks to her team who work so hard making those ploughmans lunches in the hall. Why not come to this final event and show your appreciation to Ena herself on Friday 12th October at 12.30pm. Well done you good and faithful servant and enjoy the rest you so deserve. Gerry Hosking.
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All light and bright at St. Mary's Diss
Attleborough Town Twinning Association
The Grand Christmas Market.
Petanque on a summer evening.
Now Autumn is with us the summer programme at St. Mary's is all but over and as the days begin to get shorter it seems as if we are in for many months of dreary weather conditions not that summer was much to speak about. Don't despair for this parish church will come to our rescue in the form of something light and bright. Put Saturday 24th November in your diaries and come along to the church for the annual fair. Following a meeting I had with the organisers we have decided to change the wording to bring us up to date. On that day THE GRAND CHRISTMAS MARKET will take place with everyone going in via one different entrance so that you can see and hear our MP Richard Bacon open this very large occasion. Although planning is ongoing we hope to have entertainment in
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the church plus Father Christmas making a grand entrance. Hopefully the popular music we have in the sparkling corridor leading to the hall can be relayed into the church itself making the whole atmosphere light, bright and jolly. There will as always be many stalls throughout the whole building plus light lunches and refreshments. This will be a great morning from 09.30 to 13.30 and I will be able to tell you much more in the November edition of this magazine. Gerry Hosking.
On the day it was officially announced that the British Isles had just had the wettest summer for 100 years, Attleborough Town Twinning Association held an informal Petanque evening at the Garnier Social Club in Eccles. The idea was to hone members’ skills ready for a return match next year with our friends from NueilLes-Aubiers. True to form, for an evening at the end of August, the weather was distinctly unsummery. Nevertheless, it was a thoroughly entertaining evening and those members who braved the
elements and then demonstrated the chill factor to their hands on those who had stayed indoors, thawed out with the rest of the company and tucked in to a most enjoyable buffet supper. Denny Barber, President of the Twinning Association, said afterwards we have a strong and enthusiastic membership and the only blot on our record over the last 15 years has been consistently losing the annual Petanque Match! Maybe this additional training will help us to achieve another British sporting victory.
Harleston Young Farmers The start of a New Year. September saw the start of the new Young Farmers year, kicked off by a welcome back barbecue at the Cherry Tree in Harleston.
Then on the 19th September we had the first meeting back at the clubhouse in Spirketts Lane which was a talk from a local Rare breeds organisation who told us all about the work they do to help protect and promote a whole host of rare breeds that may be at threat of dying out. September also saw the Committee hold their first meeting of the new year where members focused on preparing for the 75th Anniversary Ball which the club are planning to hold next year. For any further information please contact Miles Easton on 07590189862.
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Diss Rivercare Group 1st Anniversary Meeting Wednesday 31st October (7 for 7.30pm). Diss Youth and Community Centre, Shelfanger Rd, Diss (Open to the public).
CELEBRATING OUR FIRST AMAZING YEAR I’m pleased to share an update on our first year as Diss RiverCare Group. We are a very sociable group of volunteers, with a passion for the river and its wildlife. Our river maintenance working party meets on the second Saturday of each month and occasionally gathers at a local pub afterwards. It was a year ago on the 1st November that a group of river enthusiasts and people from related
organisations gathered to listen to an excellent presentation by Geoff Doggett and Greg Hall. They spoke about the potential for our stretch of river in Diss and Its importance in the course of the River Waveney. It was an eye-opening account of just how important our stretch of the river is. From that first meeting, the Diss RiverCare Group was formed, with leaders Colin Mobbs and Peter Knights. These groups are part of a national project run by Keep
Britain Tidy in conjunction with water companies such as Anglian Water and we are grateful for their support and that of my colleagues on Diss Town Council and South Norfolk District Council. So what have we been doing in our first year? In March, as part of a longer term strategy, Geoff and his colleagues set up The River Waveney Trust which has a wider brief and has developed links to numerous agencies and groups such as the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. On September 30th Diss River Care group held an open morning as part of World Rivers Day, celebrating the importance of rivers across the world. The public were invited to see a display of photographs and information and to see how our maintenance teams work. Part of the team were using the boat for litter clearance and to help monitor non-native species, such as Himalayan Balsam and floating Pennywort. We also have
a floating observation raft in place to help us monitor small mammals mainly water voles and possibly otters! Longer term projects include the creation of a Diss Pocket Park and the formation of a long distance footpath link- up between Diss and Scole, and ultimately Redgrave and Lopham Fen to Oulton Broads. We also aim to install signs, benches and bins. We always welcome new members and keep in touch via a monthly newsletter. Below is a list of contacts for Diss RiverCare Group and the River Waveney Trust. You can also find Diss RiverCare Group on Facebook! Beth Dewhurst. Diss RiverCare Group. Beth Dewhurst. edewhurst@gmail.com River Waveney Trust. Geoff Doggett. www.riverwaveneytrust.org
Diss and District Camera Club Exhibition Hosted by Diss Golf Club. Local clubs are working together to present a photographic exhibition. The Diss Golf Club is hosting the event in their Club House at Stuston Common with more than 100 images created by photographers from the Diss and District Camera Club. The exhibition this year follows the themes of Black and White, Digital Art, Man Made, The Natural World, and Environmental Portraiture. The exhibition runs to the 7th October (exhibition not open on WEDNESDAY 3rd October) and is available for viewing during Diss Golf Club opening hours. Food and drink will be available at lunchtimes and there is also a Sunday Carvery
in the restaurant. The Club is a happy bunch of amateurs with an interest in photography. We share our photographs, ideas, and techniques so we can all take interesting pictures and develop our pastime. For more information please visit our website: www. disscamera.org.uk. New members welcome. Diss Golf Club is on Stuston Common, Diss, IP21 4AA.
Diss Town Football Club Forthcoming fixtures at Brewer's Green Lane. Date Competition Tuesday 2nd League Saturday 20th League
KO 7.45pm 3.00pm
Opponents Walsham-le-Willows Haverhill
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Join the Breckland Art Trail This winter will see a whole host of artists selling, displaying and performing their work at venues across Breckland. Breckland Art Trail will celebrate and showcase local artists by opening studios, homes, community venues and hopefully some more unusual spaces for people to discover local and affordable art. What takes place during the trail is determined by the artists. Breckland Council is appealing for artists to come forward and take
part in this year’s event. Running from 1 – 9 December the Arts Trail enables artists to exhibit in venues throughout Breckland – from shops to village halls, from cafes to estate agents – and provides local residents with accessible art on their doorstep. Cllr Lynda Turner, Executive member for Environmental Services, Localism and Communities said; “The
idea is to bring more art and art activities into local areas and to show that we have art right on our doorsteps that everyone can get involved in.” Registration for the Arts Trail is via the website www.breckland.
9th Annual Teddy Bear Festival 90 bears on display.
Great Ellingham played host to its 9th Annual Teddy Bear Festival in July. There were 90 bears on display in the village during the fortnight which raised over £5300. The proceeds were distributed amongst their chosen causes for 2012.
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gov.uk/content/breckland-arttrail-2012. The deadline for registration is 12 October. For information please contact Sam Dawson – Arts Development Officer on 01362 656 870 or sam. dawson@breckland.gov.uk
Pictured left: Representatives of nominated charity and village groups receiving cheques from the 2012 proceeds of the Teddy Bear Festival in Great Ellingham. Picture taken by Steve Moore-Vale. Margaret Moore-Vale Treasurer of Great Ellingham Teddy Bear Festival on behalf of Peter Clayton, Chairman.
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Diss in the 19th Century Continuing our serialisation of historical editions of the Diss Express, owned by the Rackham family, we look at life in the town back in 1895. Fire: The Late Fire. - Lush Brothers will sell the whole of their Drapery stock, valued at about ÂŁ1,500, damaged by the late fire, at the large Oddfellows' Hall, in the Saracen's Head Yard, Diss, commencing on Wednesday the 16th of October, and following days, until the whole Stock is cleared, off. Some goods will be almost given away. The Sale will afford a good opportunity for the public to secure cheap bargains. Vagrancy: On Wednesday evening Mr. Barker, farmer, Burston, discovered a tramp lying near his stacks, helplessly drunk, and having a quantity of matches in his possession. The police were sent for, and the man who turned out to be James Spoor, of Halesworth, was apprehended by Police-Sergt.
Aldis and locked up for the night. On Thursday morning he was taken before Mr. J. P. Albright and find 2/6, which he paid. Cheap trip to Yarmouth: The annual cheap trip (in connection with the Free Methodist Sunday School) is announced to take place on Monday next, when a capital opportunity will be afforded of spending nearly ten hours at the above popular watering place.
numbering 85, sat down to tea in a building near by, the tables being presided over by Misses Robinson, Howard, Croft, and Barkham (who also had the management of the tea), and general assistance was rendered by others. After tea races were carried out, and prizes
were given to all who competed. At 8.30 a start was made for home, when the children gave tokens of their enjoyment by hearty cheers. With the exception of one shower, the weather was everything to be desired.
Wesleyan Band of Hope: An outdoor treat in connection with the above, was given in a meadow at Frenze Hall (kindly lent by Mr. T.W.Gaze), on Monday afternoon. Starting at 2.p.m.. the members were conveyed in a waggon to the meadow, where various games were indulged in during the afternoon. At 5.30 the party,
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | acorn project
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Acorn Project The
From acorns to oak trees
Head to Diss Corn Hall on 25th October for a thrilling exhibition and talk on the potential of the town's small businesses.
Liz and Charles Handy It's true that from acorns, oak trees can grow. And talented local couple Charles and Elizabeth Handy want to prove just how much potential our local 'acorns' have. The acorns they refer to are the town's many small businesses. And to celebrate their diversity and potential, they are holding an exhibition at the Diss Corn Hall from October 25th to November 3rd. They are perfectly positioned to embrace the project, running small 'acorn' businesses themselves. Charles is a well-respected author and has written a series of books about business. Liz is a photographer who has photographed subjects all over the world.
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Together, they have created an exhibition to showcase the talent we have in Diss and to encourage people to take notice of the small businesses they surround us. 'We went along to the local chapter of the BNI - Business Network International - who meet at the Park Hotel every Friday morning,' says Liz. 'I photographed many of the members who all run small businesses. It was a fantastic experience and I was incredibly impressed with the range of businesses and the services they offer.' From that visit, Liz and Charles have created an exhibition all about the town's small businesses. 'All businesses start somewhere,' says Charles. 'Just look at Steve Jobs, the creator of Apple Computers who started in his garage. The trouble is that small businesses nowadays are neglected by the government and often pass under our radar as we
take them for granted. The truth is that there are actually 4 million of them in this country and that figure is growing by 100,000 every year which is astounding. It really is the future of business and I want that message to be heard
by everyone, including school children who are considering their future careers.' On October 25th, Charles will be giving an entertaining and informative talk at the launch of the exhibition and all are welcome.
LOCAL LIFESTYLE | diss rugby club
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Diss Rugby Club Your Local
Home League & Cup Fixtures 2012-2013
OCTOBER 2012 Sat 6th 15:00 Sat 13th 15:00 Sat 20th 15:00 Sat 27th 15:00
Home Away Home Away
Old Haberdashers Brentwood Eton Manor Basildon
League League League League
NOVEMBER 2012 Sat 3rd 14:15 Home Sat 17th 14:15 Away Sat 24th 14:15 Home
Chingford Beaconsfield Luton
League League League
DECEMBER 2012 Sat 8th 14:15 Away Sat 15th 14:15 Away
Rochford Hundred Bury St Edmunds
League League
JANUARY 2013 Sat 5th 14:15 Sat 12th 14:15 Sat 19th 14:15 Sat 26th 14:15
Colchester Letchworth Garden City Ruislip Old Haberdashers
League League League League
Home Away Home Away
FEBRUARY 2013 Sat 9th 14:15 Home Sat 16th 14:15 Away
Brentwood Eton Manor
League League
MARCH 2013 Sat 2nd 15:00 Home Sat 9th 15:00 Away Sat 23rd 15:00 Home
Basildon Chingford Beaconsfield
League League League
APRIL 2013 Sat 6th 15:00 Away Sat 13th 15:00 Home Sat 20th 15:00 Away
Luton Rochford Hundred Romford & Gidea Park
League League League
All photographs taken by John Bulloch of Roydon.
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | diss rugby club
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Diss Rugby Club London North 1 League 2012/13.
Diss Rugby Club has always enjoyed a strong core of supporters and players alike and this season, like last, the club moves forward with the aim of promotion to the National League 3 London South East. Head Coach Phil Sharpe, now in his second season, aims for open rugby and is building a strong squad for this task. Diss is always looking for new players so if you think you have what it takes call the clubhouse on 01379 642891. Training is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. The clubhouse, named Mackenders after the family who
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originally leased the ground to the club, was extensively refurbished recently and has some of the best facilities in East Anglia with RFU standard changing rooms and an excellent bar and clubroom which regularly caters for up to 200 at pre-match lunches. These are 3 courses and excellent quality at only £25. Wine is available and there's a well-stocked bar kept by club stalwart, Denny Harrison. To sponsor a table or to book places at the lunch please contact Graham Pentelow on 07969 923210 or Bill Llewellyn 01379 687507. One of the strengths of Diss Rugby Club is the youth section. Playing mini’s (Under 7’s) up to Under 17’s, children from all over the area enjoy the game and the benefits team sport brings. The juniors are not without success as several young Diss players have been recently selected to play for their county, Charlie Pask, Matt Warren, Henry Baldwin, Harry
Stenton and Richard Gallacher have all been selected to play for the Eastern Counties RU Under 17 side. Matthew Flatman started playing rugby in Sept 2011, joining the Diss U8's team under the guidance of coach Andy Jermy. As a result of being involved with Diss Rugby Club he has also joined the England Young Supporters club, where he has now won two national competitions. This allowed him to take part in a training day on the hallowed turf at Twickenham with World Cup winner, Will Greenwood and Ex-England and now head coach at Premiership club Gloucester, Dean Ryan. This all day event took in tackling, running, passing skills and a VIP tour of the stadium. This also resulted in Matthew having a VIP day at Rugby College with England winger, Chris Ashton and England No. 2, Emma
Croker. Matthew was later able to interview Chris for the England Young Supporters video podcast. Nathan Flatman, Matthew’s Father, said "As a parent, I have seen Matthew's confidence and skills bloom since joining the club and would urge any parents keen to get their children involved in sports during this Olympic year to get in touch with Diss Rugby Club. The club has a great family feel and welcomes both boys and girls to play fun rugby at all junior levels from mini's upwards." Another youth player, Kain Rix was recently selected for the Under 16 squad for England and attended
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | diss rugby club
Leicester’s Elite Player Development Group winning a place at the Leicester Tigers Academy. Diss Under 17’s, current holders of both the Eastern Counties and Norfolk Cups are seeking more players to strengthen their squad as they aim to go forward to the National Under 17’s Cup. For more details please ring John Stenton on 07836 543036 or the Clubhouse on 01379 642891 or Ed Hegarty on 01379 676391 or visit www.pitchero.com/clubs/ dissrugby/ Mike Bardwell, Press Officer.
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South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band Tour to Malaysian Borneo
Have raised a mammoth quarter of a million pounds from just one concert!
Young musicians from the South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band (SNYSB) based in Diss, have raised a mammoth quarter of a million pounds from just one concert on a recent tour to Malaysian Borneo. The money will be used to convert a building into a much needed hostel where poor parents and families from remote areas can stay while their children are treated at the hospital in Kuching. SNYSB’s concert, attended by the country’s chief minister, had been expected to bring in £100,000 for the hostel’s conversion. Instead,
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it raised £250,000 and will now also fund the building’s maintenance and running costs into the future. Fifty-four members from across South Norfolk with an average age of 14 to 15, with the youngest just ten, went on the tour at the invitation of the Rotary Club in Borneo, from August 15th to 29th. Mike Booty, SNYSB’s musical director said: “We were treated like Royalty and are much more famous in Borneo than we are here. There were huge posters in the towns and we were on national television and in the national press. We also attended an ‘open house’ at the Prime Minister’s home. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for
our members and is something they will always remember.” The Rotary Club in Borneo is so pleased with the benefits the workshops and concerts bring that it has invited SNYSB to visit again in 2014 and has offered to pay some of the travel costs for the next tour. The band also ran a huge musical workshop for 250 local schoolchildren, most of them selftaught. The band was able to teach and inspire these young musicians to enjoy playing and performing exciting music. The cultural exchange culminated in a concert of more than 300 young players. SNYSB, whose motto is: “Music is Fun”, always welcomes
new young musicians, but particularly needs new brass players. New members can look forward to a tour to Germany next year and East Malaysia again in 2014, as well as regular concerts in the UK. To find out more, simply turn up at a rehearsal night at Diss Youth and Community Centre on Shelfanger Road, on Tuesday, from 7pm to 9pm, or email the secretary at snysb@smiles.eclipse.co.uk.
LOCAL LIFESTYLE | focus on wymondham
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Focus On Wymondham Your Local
Jewellery inspiration Raggle Taggle Beads.
As well as stocking a complete range of beads, findings and tools for the avid jewellery maker and offering lessons for the beginner to the advanced beader, Raggle Taggle Beads also offer a bespoke jewellery making service. If you are looking for that extra special necklace to match a particular outfit, or just wanting
to buy a present that you know no one else will be able to give, then look no further. Debbie Gothard, the owner will happily design something to your specifications, if you know what you are looking for, or make suggestions from the vast range of glass and semi-precious beads that they have available.
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Collectors & Enthusiasts
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Your Local
Military Cross group
I Collect Medals .... It’s not only Mutley that collects Medals!!! charging and capturing enemy positions single-handed and when he ran out of ammunition continued using hand grenades. Not to mention the fact he was a Regimental legend in the boxing ring fighting at the ABA championship at the Royal Albert Crimea Set Hall. I traded lots of medals during During my 26 years of service with the Grenadier Guards, I bought, my service extensively through the exchanged and dealt in various Angel military market in Islington medals to enable me to build and with my good friend Mr up a collection of memorabilia Sharpe from the London Medal with a specific linkage to the 1st Company, till I had the Grenadier Guards medal set I wanted to keep Regiment of Foot Guards. My initial recollection was the for myself. I had to trade many sets and part wonderment of with a bundle of my fathers’ duo, cash to acquire not knowing my Crimea anything about group with them till later on all the salient in life. I explored paperwork which the archives now hangs in at Regimental pride of place in Headquarters’ Fathers Set my dining room in London only to discover my Dad had – or the military Tut room as the a very chequered past, mainly long haired General calls it!!! Many medals have such to do with alcohol, the local ladies and causing affray. But to fascinating stories attached to my surprise his citation for his them, some heroic, some tragic but mention in dispatches proved all depict a story of valour, bravery, that this somewhat unsavoury commitment and pride. One medal character was a bit of a hero for tells of the tragic story of Pte Short his courageous actions in Malaya, who, at only 18 years old,set off on
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his maiden voyage aboard a troop many Germans and capturing the ship to South Africa. On arrival machine gun post before carrying his men back to he had dysentery the safety of their and a fever. After own trenches. He acclimatisation did this and similar and a spell in sick acts of bravery ward he went out not just once but on his first patrol on four separate to his new base occasions. His story camp. However is remarkable but the company was not uncommon of ambushed on route and he was fatally RSM with Military Medal a man who in the face of diversity wounded. I’ve never seen another medal awarded and extreme danger took control, without a bar or campaign and lead from the front, to inspire attached to it. I call the singular his men and those around him to medal awarded to Pte Edward defeat the enemy no matter what it Short – The Lucky medal !! As a took. A true hero. I now continue to buy, sell more unfortunate example I’ve yet and collect medals at the Gold to find. My hero set, belongs to Shop in Diss and if anyone has a a Military Cross Group, with Waterloo Medal they want to sell mentioned in dispatches for the door is open… I research lots of valour to the bravest of young family medals and groups usually some officers from the Great War – His with citations and awards range from surprising tales a Military Cross’s mentioned in that the closest Dispatches and he even received and immediate the legion of Honour for his heroic families never act in rescuing several British and knew. French troops pinned down by enemy cross fire. Being hit several Pte Short times himself the young officer Queens S. without fear for his own safety Africa medal pressed on single-handedly, killing
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | equestrian news
Local Equestrian News Your
A real winning Spirit Local horse steals the limelight at the Aylsham Show.
Becky, Claudia and Spirit with the winning trophy from the Aylsham Show Local horse Spirit of Newhaggart has a bright future ahead of her after recently winning her class at the prestigious Aylsham show. Having only been affiliated with the British Show Jumping Association for just three months, Spirit is doing brilliantly.
A 7-year-old skewbald mare, Spirit has been owned for the past 11 months by local rider Becky Pipe and her husband Kevin from Wingfield, Diss. She's been in training with Claudia Owens who runs a schooling training yard in Saxlingham Thorpe. 'Claudia has been training and competing her in affiliated show jumping with consistently fantastic results,' says owner Becky Pipe. 'She's already building an excellent track record and reputation for herself.' Spirit has competed regularly at the Norfolk Show Jumping Club in Norwuch with fantastic results. 'We are so proud of her,' says Becky. 'She has a really loving
Spirit of Newhaggart known as Spirit and rider Claudia Owens. Photographer: www.chrisdoylephotos.co.uk personality but with a really competitive side to her. She seems to know what she's got to do to win and just gets on and does it. As she matures, we hope to do
some qualifying shows with her in the future and move onwards and upwards. She's an amazing horse with a terrific temperament and a BIG future.'
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | schools and education
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
Schools & Education Your Local
Grammar can be hard to master Making it fun is the answer.
Education is high on the national agenda and a greater emphasis has been placed on the teaching of grammar in primary schools. For the first time, all 11-yearolds will sit a grammar test in May 2013. A good knowledge of grammar as the base from which to develop better communication skills, whether writing or speaking, is well proven. Good punctuation is vital if a piece of writing is to communicate well. Playing Punctuation Kung Fu is a great way to learn it. It works like this: all punctuation marks are given a set of kung-fu-style actions, accompanied by noises. Here are some to try: • Full stop: throw a short, righthanded
punch at the air in front of you. Make the noise “Ha!” • Capital letter: using your hands, make the shape of an ‘A’ above your head and say “Huh!” • Exclamation mark: make a long vertical slash, from top to bottom with your arm, followed by a full stop punch action. Make the noises, “Shiiiiii! Ha!” Follow a written sentence with your finger whilst reading it aloud and ask your child to do the actions for the punctuation. Go on, give it a try! Good speech is another vital piece of the grammar jigsaw. We play games to demonstrate how the different parts of a sentence are used. Here is an example of how you can bring grammar to life for your
child whilst having fun at the same time. For adverbs, decide on an action – it could be laying the table. Now call out a list of adverbs, asking your child to act out the action in the manner of the adverb. Your first instruction might be “neatly,” at which your child lays the cutlery evenly and correctly. You could follow this up with “clumsily,” at which your child places the cutlery at odd angles, unevenly spaced and drops some of it on the floor. Punctuation, sentencegrammar and vocabulary will all be assessed by a series of short-answer questions in the spring term. There is nothing to be feared by this and everything to be gained. It’s easy to bring this subject to life with lots of fun to be had along the way. We will be doing just that at Bressingham Primary school to build confidence and ability in our pupils in readiness for these new tests. And if people give you strange looks as you play
Punctuation Kung Fu in Diss Park with your children, you can always blame me… For a full list of Punctuation Kung Fu moves or speech games, please go to our website www.bressingham.norfolk.sch.uk Gavin King, Headteacher of Bressingham Primary School.
Gavin King, Headteacher of Bressingham Primary School
Competition Diary of a Wimpy Kid five book set to be won! Study the picture and sentences below and tell us which sentence uses the correct grammar.
Slow, children crossing or Slow children crossing. Send your answer to Grammar Competition, Your Local Magazine, 3 Hales Yard, Diss, IP22 4AF by 19th October to be in with a chance of winning. Usual Circuit Media competition rules apply.
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | schools and education
Diss Sixth Form Centre
The East Anglian School of Philosophy
Let it bring out the best in you.
Find your inner stillness.
Since its beginnings in the local Grammar School, Diss Sixth Form has been educating students to the highest standards. Always the natural choice for Diss pupils, the Sixth Form has also become a magnet for young people from all over the region. We pride ourselves on repeatedly high rankings in the league tables but we are equally proud of our genuine care for individuals and the warm
friendly atmosphere of the Sixth Form Centre, based in Uplands House. This unique facility includes three classrooms, two dedicated quiet work rooms for private study, five common rooms, a careers library, our new bistro, a student kitchen, table football, a pool table and a snacks machine. If you like the idea of a Sixth Form that will bring out the best in you, come and join us!
It is all too easy to get caught up with the activity in life, and it is important that we lead a life of useful activity, but we forget that beneath the activity is the stillness from which activity arises.
In the Practical Philosophy classes we try to access that stillness and find that life becomes less stressful, less frantic and much fuller. We offer good company, simple exercises, an age old teaching, a chance to laugh at oneself and lead a life of movement and stillness.
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | schools and education
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
The New Eccles Hall School - Project Paraguay Can you help The New Eccles Hall School raise money for an excellent cause? Charity fundraising fever has hit The New Eccles Hall School once again. Project Paraguay aims to raise £30,000 to enable a group of young people from the school, accompanied by staff, to travel to Asuncion, Paraguay in June 2013
to work with the Ko'eju Charity in the Chacarita district of the city. Ko'eju works with disadvantaged children and families from this shanty town raising funds to open and operate dining rooms to provide wholesome meals for children.
Jevan Woodrow and Harvey Norris from The New Eccles Hall School.
The objective of the New Eccles Hall School project will be to clear and build an outdoor playground near one of the Ko'eju dining centres. The playground will be a safe and secure facility for organised games including basketball, volleyball and, of course, soccer. The school has an impressive history of fundraising with projects successfully completed in Northern Poland and in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco over the past eight years. Fundraising has begun in earnest. Already, a long-distance sponsored bicycle ride of 829 miles has been completed raising £2000. A full Marathon has been run in Edinburgh raising a further £800 in addition to the School Carol Service which itself raised £480. A group of pupils have also completed a parachute jump for the charity. Pupils have also set
up a school tuck shop which is already producing a steady income together with Buy for Paraguay an E bay company. Another pupil has designed fashionable wrist bands which have been selling like hot cakes. Senior pupils also organised a small rock concert which was followed by a summer fayre and together they raised just short of £1,000. An auction of promises raised in excess of £1,000 with raffles and another £1,000 from a charity luncheon. Every little bit helps and a little goes a long way in Paraguay. The young people on the Project Paraguay team are exploring as many avenues as possible to raise funds for the project and all offers of help and assistance are welcome. For more information, please call the school on 01953 887217 or check out progress on www.neweccleshall.com
Conkers Day Nursery Opened in spring 2005 and located on a working farm in The Heywood, Diss. Open all year round from 8am until 6pm, Conkers provides day care for babies and children up to the age of five. Registered by OFSTED and following curriculum
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guidelines for education through play, Conkers provides a secure environment for children to explore. An on-site kitchen and a dining area enable freshly prepared food to be served daily. For further information visit www.conkers4kids.co.uk or contact Nicola Hilton on 01379 644461.
LOCAL LIFESTYLE | health and fitness
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
Health & Fitness Your Local
To go or not to go...?
4 reasons to start going to the gym.
1. Lose some weight – we all know that exercise will use up the calories we eat throughout the day but it is the stored calories that we need to attack to make progress. Dieting alone cannot do this so by adding 60 minutes of exercise 3 times a week you will increase your overall calorie burn at rest as well as during your session promoting weight loss in the form of fat (unused calories).
2. Reduce stress – the stress response within the body causes a release of adrenalin (epinephrine) to help us cope with the stressful situation but 9 times out of 10 the adrenalin is not put to good use and causes the bodies hormonal balance to be disturbed. Over a prolonged period this can lead to us getting fatter and making weight loss impossible until hormonal balance has been restored. (homeostasis). 3. Decreased aches and pains – muscles are attached to bones via our tendons and cause movement as they cross the bodies joints. If we don’t use muscles they waste away quickly leaving our joints more susceptible to
injury and wear and tear as well as our movement suffering and our tendons being less supple. By exercising you are conditioning your muscles to movement and flexibility, increasing the amount of muscle fibres to gain strength (hypertrophy) and taking the pressure away from the cartilage and ligaments surrounding joints therefore decreasing your aches and pains. 4. Increased fitness – by taking part in rhythmical exercise (cardio vascular) on a regular basis you are strengthening your heart to pump greater volumes of blood per beat (reduced resting pulse rate) and also keeping your arteries more elastic in the
prevention of hardening arteries (Arteriolosclerosis). The lungs will also become stronger, more efficient and be able to take in more oxygen per breathe allowing you to exercise for longer at a higher intensity. These are just 4 reasons to start going to the gym but you must undertake the right type of exercise to gain the most benefit to you and your goals. The intensity must be correct to your ability level and capabilities. It's also important to enjoy what you do as well as making sure you stick at it! Book in now for your one 2 one session and assess your needs before starting at Fit Club.
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | book now for christmas
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
Book Now For Christmas! The Half Moon Inn A 16th century coaching inn. Quietly located 6 miles north east of the market town of Diss and 17 miles south of Norwich. The Half Moon is well situated for visiting East Anglia as a whole and is within a couple of miles of the Waveney Valley with its picturesque scenery and quaint old villages. Over the past 10 years or so The Half Moon has built up a great reputation for an excellent home cooked menu and it is well deserved. From breakfast to evening meals the quality (and quantity) speaks for itself and can
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only be out done by the friendly service from all the staff. As well as The Half Moon's large menu, we also have a specials menu that is changed on a weekly basis, it has a different selection of starters, mains and desserts. The well stocked bar has a range of real ales including beers from well known local brewers Adnam's and Woodforde's as well as lagers and a very reasonably priced wine list. Tables can be reserved for the Bar, Lobby or Conservatory Dining area, which are all non-smoking areas. The
Conservatory Dining area may also be booked for small weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries or business meetings, and is able to seat 40 people. We have ten rooms available for letting, eight of these rooms have en-suite facilities and the other two are beautiful, cosy rooms with a wealth of beams, charm and character. Seven of the rooms are in a modern chalet style accommodation, and three rooms are suitable for families having a double and a single bed, additional beds are available on request.
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | book now for christmas
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | food and drink
Food &
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
Your Local
Drink
A real Indian Treat
If you fancy a delicious Indian meal with fantastic service, head to India Village in Wymondham. On a chilly September evening, I visited the India Village restaurant on Pople Street in Wymondham. Stepping inside, the atmosphere was instantly warm and welcoming which was a relief after the cold wind outside. Part of the chain of Indian restaurants that includes the Spice Cottage in Diss and the Rose of India in Attleborough, India Village has been thriving in Wymondham since it opened three years ago, and it's easy to see why. From the first moment, the staff were friendly and
attentive, showing us to our table in a cosy part of the restaurant. There are, in fact, two rooms to eat in. The other room was playing host to a birthday party and there was much merriment to be heard. The low-key Indian music playing and the paintings on the walls depicting typical rural Indian landscapes made the restaurant feel very authentic. The menu was impressive and varied offering a range of traditional Indian and Sri Lankan dishes. There were all the old favourites but
quite a few new and exciting dishes too. We ordered onion bhajis and rosun mushrooms for starters which were both excellent. This was followed by Butter Chicken, a tasty dish made with butter, cream and a touch of coconut. We also ordered another of the chef 's specialities called Saathkora Lamb which was a medium spicy dish cooked with red and green peppers, red onion and citrus fruits. Both main courses were a generous size, beautifully presented and very tasty. As sides we ordered
mushroom rice, a garlic nan and a plain nan all of which was cooked to perfection. Despite feeling very full, we couldn't help but order a chocolatey ice cream dessert and I was pleased to discover they served decaf coffee which finished off the meal nicely. Overall, I couldn't fault the meal at all. The food, service and restaurant setting were all impressive and I've no doubt we'll be going back as soon as possible. For bookings or to order a takeaway call 01953 856007/8.
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | food and drink
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
Ask the Chef! Dear Simon, "When visiting my parents in Diss, I noticed that not only did they have many windfall apples but also the hedgerows had blackberries starting to ripen. Do you have a pie or crumble recipe for these 'free fruits' please?" - regards Miriam Cooke from Chelmsford. Hi Miriam, Don't let the free fruit go to waste, the hedgerow berries are full of flavour and now is the perfect time to go out and pick those blackberries to go with the windfall apples and make this nice and easy hot dessert. Please find the recipe to the right, enjoy...
Competition! You could win Sunday lunch for two at The Bell Inn, just by sending your food question in for Simon to answer! Send your question along with your name, address and daytime phone number to Ask the Chef, Your Local Magazine, 3 Hales Yard, Diss, IP22 4AF or email design@yourlocalmagazine.net. Whatever your food query, Simon can help!
Apple and Blackberry Crumble
Ingredients: 500g Blackberries 1kg Cooking apples 4 tbsp Granulated sugar ½ Lemon, juice
Topping: 150g Rolled oats 100g Wholemeal flour 75g Brown sugar 100g Unsalted butter, cubed
Method: Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 4. Wash the blackberries thoroughly and remove any of the leaves and stalks. Peel, core the apples and then cut into quarters, then halve again. Place the apples in large, ovenproof dish and lightly cover with the lemon juice (this stops them from going brown). Bake the apple s for 15–20 minutes. Making the topping: Place the rolled oats, flour, sugar and butter in a bowl and rub until all the ingredients are mixed together. Gently place the blackberries and the sugar into the apple mixture. Cover with the topping and bake for 45 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with crème fraîch e or Greek yogurt but I think its best served with hot custard. Enjoy...
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | property
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
PropertyGuide Your Local
Seasons change By Millbank Estate Agents. As cool mornings now begin to greet us first thing with a startled shiver and the tree’s leaves begin to turn a shade of golden brown, the first signs of Autumn are now with us as summer fades into our memories. In property circles in recent years, this time of the year has been seen as the start of a seasonal slowdown, but I’m not so sure this year it is going to be. There is certainly an increased confidence in the property market at the moment, perhaps brought on by the Olympic and Paralympic feel good factor from the success of our athletes this summer. This may have
had a knock on effect on the local property market which has continued into September with more properties coming to market, generating more enquiries which has led to a greater number of sales. It will be interesting to see if this carries on into the winter months. This Autumn also sees Millbank Estate Agents relocating to larger 2 storey offices in Attleborough to accommodate both residential sales and our letting department which is all part of a planned expansion. For an “Autumn Attraction” from Millbank Estate Agents in Attleborough (01953 453838)
this super detached cottage which sits on a quarter of an acre has just come on the market
in Carleton Rode at £375,000. Contact the selling agents for further details.
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | homes and gardens
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
Homes & Gardens Your Local
Charli's House
And so the renovation begins...
Hello, my name is Charli and I work as a studio assistant at Bressingham based Swank Interiors. As an avid reader of every house magazine on the shelf, a follower of a ridiculous amount of interior design blogs and twitter feeds, you would think that doing up a house would be easy for me. Wrong! Ask anyone in design and they will probably tell you that they are their own worst client. A decision on what fabric, wallpaper or paint can take weeks, years for some, there is just so much choice. So, when I became the owner of a small but spacious
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two bedroom end of terrace house in Diss, I thought it was a perfect opportunity to share my experiences. Built in 1908, it has painfully, and unfortunately, had most of its period charm ripped out of it, even down to the picture rail which has been replaced by a fake wallpaper line around the wall. Sounds tasteful doesn't it? It's not. My main plan of action is to restore, lovingly, the house back to what it once was but with some very modern twists, whilst keeping to my very tight budget. Edwardian homes, unlike Victorian ones, favoured the light, and wanted to bring the countryside in. They were often said to be a breath of fresh air
after the dark and heavy Victorian era, and this is clearly evident in mine too, with large original sash windows on the front facade. Having looked at rather a few houses before I fell for this one, one of the big plus points was the wide hallway that greeted you when you walked in, and as Edwardian homes were often built on bigger plots than their predecessors, this allowed for the hallway space. One of the big plans for this house is to open up the kitchen and dining area into one open plan room. It's a much more modern way of living, and with dreams of having my friends round for dinner all the time, I want to be the most sociable cook! I also
have big plans for the bathroom, which is currently a small dark awkward shaped room, also home to the outside store, most probably formally an outside toilet, which I plan to remove to create a large stylish bathroom. So here goes, follow me on the highs and lows of owning and renovating my first home.
LOCAL LIFESTYLE | homes and gardens
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
Would your bed pass it’s MOT? Or is it time for a new one! Yes that’s right an MOT test for beds – a quick and simple checklist designed to help you keep in touch with the state of your bed so you know when its time to replace it.The amazing fact is that a quarter of all new beds are bought to replace a damaged old bed. What’s more almost 40 per cent of new beds bought- well over a million – are replacing beds which are more than 10 years old: 10 per cent (nearly 3,000,000) are more than 20 years old! Yet even a bed of reasonable quality is not designed to last more than 8-10 years (assuming normal wear and tear). A budget- priced bed would not probably last that long- while a top quality model should last longer. When asked, people seemed to be well aware of the link between getting a good night’s sleep and the condition of their beds, but many are still compromising their health and well being with a bad bed. Boring as they may seem we all spend a third of our lives in bed, so their importance should not be underestimated. The trouble is, most of the damage takes place out of sight, inside the mattress, we don’t notice how much they deteriorate over the years and the habit of regular use in fact
conceals a gradual decline, not (usually) a sudden collapse. Eventually they reach a stage when we are forced by sheer discomfort to notice they are well past their snooze-by date. Nothing lasts for ever – including your bed so if yours is seven years old or more why not put it to the test tonight. The results might give you something to sleep on!. Check out these top eight questions and if you can tick more than five questions then you need to consider getting a new bed. 1. Is your bed more than 7 years old? 2. Are you sleeping comfortably or do you wake with aches and pains? 3. Is the mattress soiled stained or torn? 4. When you lie in bed can you feel any springs or ridges? 5. When you move in bed do you hear any creaks or crunches? 6. Do you and your partner move together without wanting to? 7. Do you and your partner find that the bed is a little too small? 8. Would you be embarrassed if your neighbour were to see you bed without the covers on?
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | homes and gardens
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
Malthouse Security Ltd. Communications & Security Systems
Security tips for dark evenings... • 58% of intruder theft takes place in the evenings and the early hours. • Lock doors and windows every time you go out. • Most double glazing has window locks but older windows can also have extra security locks fitted. • Use all the locks that are fitted to the door when you leave the building, if one of your locks is becoming hard to use try to get it changed as soon as you can. • 3 or 5 point locking is the best form of security for any type of external doors. • Sliding type patio doors always need extra security locks designed for the door or even a length of wood to stop the door from sliding back. • Never leave keys outside under pots or mats. Many crimes have been committed using a key found outside - don’t make it too easy. • Never leave keys in the windows
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or doors or leave car keys of second cars on show in the house. • Professionally installed Intruder alarm and security lighting is always the best prevention. • Always put ladders, steps and tools away in garages and sheds after using them or chain them up if they are too big to store. • Try to chain ladders, bikes and large items like wheelbarrows all together; this makes it harder to move one thing without disturbance. • Leaving a light on to give the impression someone is at home. • A timer switch fitted to operate radios and lights - leaving a light on or timed only costs pence in electricity and is money well spent. • Tell a neighbour if you are going away for a few days, and ask them to push the post all the way through the door. www.malthouse-security.co.uk
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
Keep Yer Heel Down Bor! Wotcha!... When I left Diss Secondary Modern School (now Diss High) at the age of 15, I very much wanted to go to Burlingham Horticultural College. It was expected that I would go on to work on my parents' market garden in Blo Norton, but I was Before pruning After pruning keen on picking up further skills before then. Unfortunately, a horticultural advisor who was visting my dad advised against it, saying that I would learn as much from working on the market garden as I would from college. Bad advice. However you learn as you go along don't you? And one thing I've learnt is that, for instance with pruning you can hardly go wrong. Ok, you may not do it as the text books advise, but you're not going to kill anything! The general rule of thumb (he's a great General!), is to prune following flowering or fruiting. Or in the dormant season before the sap begins to rise. I've pruned an old rose that had got a base like tree trunks so hard that I thought, “there, survive that matey and I'll take my hat off to you.” It did! If there's life in it, nothing will stop the sap surging. Most pruning you can gauge just by looking. You need to let sunlight and air in. Or you may prune just because you want to re-shape it or remove a branch that's in the way. Above is an apple tree – the only thing I would recommend is that, if you are cutting thick main branches you treat the cut end with a preparatory sealant which will protect the exposed wood from damp, frost and harmful bacteria. Keep on a troshin' and remember, pruning is not for prunes! Mark Aiken. 07810 852089.
LOCAL LIFESTYLE | homes and gardens
Introduction to Power Flushing... A power flush can restore circulation and efficiency to your central heating system by removing rust, sludge and scale. The process involves pumping specialist chemicals around the heating system with the use of a power flushing pump, to loosen and mobilise unwanted debris. Each
radiator is individually flushed until clean and on completion, a central heating inhibitor is added to prevent further corrosion. The whole process is carried out with all radiators left in place for the entire job. For more information or for a free no obligation quote, ring Paul on 01508 532671 or 07879 414197, or alternatively go to www.suffolkpowerflushing.co.uk.
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | homes and gardens
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
The Glass Company with a Difference Gr8 Glass. Gr8 Glass was started by Matt Porter back in 2006. With over 25 years experience in the glass and window business Matt felt that the industry as a whole was lacking integrity and the personal touch. Years of hard selling, poor customer service, bad workmanship and inflated prices were not what he wanted to aspire to. Gr8 Glass prides itself on using local companies and will source the best quality for the the best price; whether it’s new UPVC windows or a new extension or simply to replace or restore wooden windows or doors. Matt is always happy to come and look at any work you may wish to undertake and give his advice and a quote if so desired. For all your glass and window needs call Matt Porter for that personal touch! Tel: 01953 788581 mob 07840486688.
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | homes and gardens
Design and Landscaping Service Here at Georgina Read we can do it all for you...
Picture taken at the Royal Norfolk Show.
At Georgina Read Design & Landscaping we can always do it all for you – from a full design to all aspects of landscaping. As we are also the driving force behind Paving Superstore and Anglian Garden & Building Supplies, both selling huge volumes of hard landscaping materials across the UK, you can be sure all our materials are at online prices, offering great savings! So why not let our awardwinning, fully qualified garden design and landscaping professionals encompass your needs by designing and/or landscaping a garden to match your lifestyle and budget. Whether you prefer modern and contemporary
or timeless and traditional, we can fulfil your requirements. Contact us today on 01953 850802 to discuss your garden design & landscaping requirements. Georgina Read Design & Landscaping offers a full garden design solution in addition to standalone landscaping services of your own ideas including: ■ Paving and pathways ■ Block paving ■ Ponds and water features ■ Lawn laying ■ Walls and brickwork ■ Timber construction & decking ■ Driveways ■ Fencing and screening
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | green energy
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
GreenEnergy Your Local
Green growth leads to new showroom and offices for Norfolk heating specialists A NORFOLK heating specialist is opening a new showroom and office after seeing a soar in demand for its green energy services.
Family firm R A Brown Heating Services Ltd – which was launched 25 years ago by director Richard Brown – specialises in the design and installation of underfloor heating and ground and air source heat pump systems. The business is opening the showroom at the Abbey Farm Commercial Park in Horsham St Faith, near Norwich Airport. It will give property owners the
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opportunity to view various types of heat pump technology. The new premises will include a trade counter for heating engineers to purchase UFH products. R A Brown has also this month signed up as a partner installer of world-leading heat pump manufacturer Stiebel Eltron, which will further improve their product range and first class offering to potential customers. Richard Brown said: “This is a great move for the business, we have been heating specialists for 25 years and the progression into renewable energy came very naturally to us five years ago – since then we have installed numerous heat pumps and
are one of the region’s leading green energy specialists. “Our projects are primarily large domestic installations, both new build and retrofit, and we can save home owners thousands of pounds each year by switching from expensive oil systems to ground or air source heat pumps. “The partnership we have now forged with Stiebel Eltron will allow us to further grow the business, working with a premier, high quality brand to develop bespoke green energy systems. “We will have a range of products on show, giving customers a chance to see heat pumps up close, understand how they work and the
potential cost and carbon savings." Richard said the feedback from customers was that they wanted to see the products for themselves before investing in heat pumps. “We work across Norfolk and Suffolk on a variety of property types such as detached country homes, barn conversions and farm properties. Homes with larger areas of land tend to be suitable for ground source heat pump systems, while air source heat pumps are more suited to retrofit projects. The new Showroom and Underfloor Heating Supplies Trade counter is open from 7.30 – 5.00 Monday to Friday and on Saturday by appointment.
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LOCAL LIFESTYLE | senior
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
Senior Section Your Local
Could Hearing Aids be as Fashionable as Glasses?! By Karen Finch RHAD FSHAA FRSA, Audiologist and Managing Director of The Hearing Care Centre Ltd.
Hearing aids help millions of people around the world, however in the UK 4 million people, who could benefit from wearing a hearing aid, are ignoring the issue. A longstanding myth that is rapidly disappearing is that hearing aids make you old! It couldn’t be further from the truth – hearing aids keep you young as they keep you included in what’s going on in your busy life and what’s going on around you. Long gone are the days of the big beige banana type hearing aids of yesterday and we must embrace today’s technology. It’s sleek, stylish, and colourful and in some cases
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truly invisible. Can integrate with all the latest iPod/iPhone technology era – are wireless and have super fast digital processing. In the next month Phonak, a world leader in hearing aid manufacturing is releasing a new style of hearing aid called Lyric. It is a revolutionary device which is placed deep into the ear and worn for up to 3 months at a time. This allows the user to wear it day and night, shower, exercise, work, listen to earphones and not have to worry about changing the battery. What’s even better is that as it is placed deep into the ear, it is 100% invisible (see image). Technology like this now-a-days means that people don’t need to
know that you are wearing hearing aids. You are much more noticeable to people if you are continually asking them to repeat themselves, or you have the TV so loud that members of your family complain about it. The personal consequences of vanity can be life altering. At a simplistic level, untreated hearing loss means giving up some of the pleasant sounds you used to enjoy. At a deeper level, vanity could severely reduce the quality of your life. My parting thought for you to consider – an untreated hearing loss creates lazy ears and in the majority of cases this causes further hearing loss. If you are experiencing any problems with your hearing, I really
urge you to seek professional help from an audiologist. Karen. For info Freephone 0800 096 2637 or visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk
LOCAL LIFESTYLE | royal british legion
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
Royal British Legion Diss & District Branch We need YOUR help! Dear Reader, I write to make a plea for the Diss & District Branch of the Royal British Legion. We have been endeavouring to serve Ex-Service members of the Armed Forces for the past 89 years. Over the years the Reginald Dakin people of Diss and District have been most generous in their help during Poppy Appeal and many members of the community have helped us in our pastoral work. Unfortunately the membership of the Diss & District Royal British Legion are becoming quite aged and we badly need an influx of younger persons to carry forward this work. The average age of our members is 77 and many have served in the RBL for many years and would like to hand over the baton of service to others. I am sure that there are people within the Diss and District area who have served in the Armed Forces but seem reluctant to come forward to help us in our ongoing work. As I have said people during the Poppy Appeal have been most generous and, in this last collection, 2011 raised over £12,000. The Branch members thank everyone who contributed towards this sum. I also thank members of the business and residential community who supported the Festival of Remembrance in 2011. Together with Branch Funds we were able to give £3,800 to be included in the Poppy Appeal.
We hope to continue to support those who are in need who have served and who are serving this Country in the Armed Forces, but we cannot do it with out considerable help from our community - therefore I am asking everyone to search their commitments of the many things that make up their social life and to give some time and effort to this very important work. The Royal British Legion nationally is organising itself to cope with the new challenges of needs of serving and ex-service personnel but the important human face of the RBL is seen in the membership of local Branches. We want to continue to show that human face but we need the help of people to support the aims and purpose of the RBL. The Branch Membership meets for Business and Fellowship on the 3rd Monday evening each month at the “Grasmere Club” Denmark Hill, Diss. 7.159.00pm approx. A person doesn't have to have served in the Armed Forces in order to be a Member of the RBL. Any person aged 18 or over is eligible for Membership. We need younger, active commitment. Please think about these points and if you can, and if you will, help us. Please contact Reginald Dakin (Branch Secretary) 22 Heywood Avenue, Diss IP22 4DN. Telephone 01379 641167.
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LOCAL BUSINESS | new business
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
New Business Your Local
A touch of Italy… and more!
For a mouth-watering meal, head to Diss's newest restaurant, the Italian Job.
If you enjoy great food and wine there is a new place to try in Diss town. Based at 13b Hopper Way off Sawmills Road, close to Monsters Soft Play Centre, the Italian Job opened on 17 September. Having branches at Watton and Dereham too, Italian Job Diss offers a restaurant with fully stocked bar, take away and free home delivery service. The restaurant has a private car park, a large bar area where you can chill out just for a drink, or coffee and a fascinating menu.
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The diversity of Italian and British food with Turkish and Greek influences offers a wider choice of many favourite dishes. There is always something for everyone. Pizzas, pastas, salads, risottos and steaks are always the first choice as well as the kleftigo, musakka and many grill dishes. In addition to all this choice, they also run an eat all you can buffet 7 days a week. Freshly baked pizzas and pastas along with onion rings, wedges and garlic breads are all on display for your taste. You can help yourself as many times as you like, all for £7.99 per person. Another thing to look out for at Italian Jobs are the famous Greek Nights. At £19.99 come and enjoy a memorable evening. Start your
evening with cold mezes followed by many hot mezes, fruit and dessert… all dishes are prepared by our Cypriot chef. Subject to availability you may experience some belly dancing too! For this smashing night out book early…. This fantastic menu is also available for take away and free home delivery service. Delivery is free in Diss, other areas may have a minimum spend limit. Italian Jobs is currently delivering in an 8 mile radius of Diss town, also covering Harleston for a £20 minimum order, With so many special offers like buy one get one free every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings dial 01379 308086 or visit us on www. Italianjobs.co.uk Bon appetit!
Opening hours: Sunday: 12am - 10pm Monday to Thursday: 9am - 10am Friday and Saturday: 9am-late Breakfast and Lunch menu served 9am till 3pm …
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
LOCAL BUSINESS | general
Want a sparkling clean car?
Harleston Jobs Club
Trust The Blue Wizard.
Every Wednesday, drop-in 10am-2pm, everyone welcome.
Whether you need to clear up the accumulated dirt and grime of months or like to keep your car in pristine condition; whether you’re preparing your car to sell or protecting it against the coming winter weather – The Blue Wizard offers a comprehensive range of services to meet your requirements and fit in with your busy schedule. The Blue Wizard also offers valeting services for businesses. Vans and company cars show off your business to the public; we can take a look at your fleet and work out a valeting plan with you that is tailored to your needs and is at a competitive price. So what’s the difference between The Blue Wizard and cheaper hand car washes? We only use Autoglym products; our valeters are professionally trained and Autoglym certified. You can be confident that when you entrust
your vehicle to us, quality products are in the hands of qualified personnel, to deliver a professional result. Valeting is by appointment and we travel to you. We will come to your home or workplace. For a menu showing our range of valeting services, go to www. thebluewizard.co.uk/personalcar-valeting ; if you don’t see what you want, call us for a tailor made service. Looking for a gift for that car fanatic in your life? We prepare personal gift vouchers designating an amount or a service, according to your preference. Whatever service you use, we believe that you will be very happy with the results, but you don’t have to take our word for it! Go to w w w. t h e b l u e w i z a r d . c o. u k / customer-comments to see what others have to say about us or call us on 07577 785556.
If you are looking for work then call into the Jobs Club anytime from 10am2pm where you will find friendly and informal support and help with job searches, CVs, covering letter, interview tips and advice and much more.
October 9.45am-3pm – 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.
Jobs Club Launch IT Help The Jobs Club have recently launched IT Help every Wednesday from 12.30-2pm offering 1:1 support in anything IT. Their dedicated IT volunteer offers friendly assistance and training in areas such as online job searches, sending emails and using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Jobs Club Launch New Club for 16-24 Year Olds Following the success of the Jobs Club, Harleston Information Plus are pleased to announce the launch of a new Jobs Club specially for people aged 16-24 who live in and around the Harleston and Diss area. The club runs Thursday from 12noon – 2pm. The club offers the same services as the regular Jobs Club but also focuses on local work experience, employer taster sessions and apprenticeships.
What’s on in October Interview tips and advice session Thursday 11th October 1-2pm Careers Advice. Tuesday 30th
For more information about the free services they offer, contact Lucy or Jake on 01379 851920 or email jobsclub@harleston-norfolk.org.uk
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LOCAL BUSINESS | motoring
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
Motoring Your Local
The New Look with New Cars
Peugeot 208 Courtesy vehicles offered to customers of Pat Lewis Peugeot service department, whilst their cars are being serviced, now include the very stylish all new Peugeot 208 with air conditioning,cruise control and speed limiter. The eagerly awaited new Peugeot 208 Supermini, which went on sale on June the 28th has now secured over 8,000 orders and had been receiving fantastic
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reviews from both customers and the press on a regular basis. The 208 is a true regeneration and combines the best of it’s predecessors including the recent best selling Peugeot 207 but with many more attributes. Its lighter, smaller [ on the outside] bigger [ on the inside ] and more aerodynamic making it more fuel efficient and together with a new design style and offering more spec than it’s closest competitors, this really is a supermini with mass appeal. Morgan Lecoupeur, Marketing Director at Peugeot UK, said “There has been an incredible and positive response to the new 208. It really has been a tremendous start for the car and
it was named "Best supermini” at the Auto Express Awards during the first week of its launch. The 208 also obtained Five Stars from Euro NCAP, certifying its safety credentials and was the first car in its segment to achieve this accreditation following the introduction of more demanding criteria.” Offers on the New 208 include Peugeot’s popular ‘Just Add Fuel’ scheme, available to new car buyers from 21 years of age, with just three years fixed price insurance, servicing, warranty, road tax and roadside assistance. ‘Just Add Fuel’ represents real peace of mind and value for money motoring and after your monthly payment
all you have to do is JUST ADD FUEL. Other special finance offers are also available on the Peugeot 208 and with Active boasting 62.8 mpg and £0 road tax in the first year, it really is an economical choice. The 208 is available in three or five door body styles, petrol and diesel engines with on the road prices starting at just £9,995.00. To book your current car in for a service with our award Winning Service team call 01379 646971 and request a 208 courtesy car. For further information on the full range of Peupeot cars and vans, for which we are the area’s Main Dealers, please call a member of our sales team on 01379 646973.
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LOCAL BUSINESS | directory
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
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Your Local Magazine • October 2012
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LOCAL EVENTS | diary of events
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
What’s On... In October! To add your event, please email editorial@yourlocalmagazine.net. 2nd-20th. Exhibition. Stuart Atkinson – Landscapes. www. atkinsonpaintings. co.uk. Evening viewing with the artist. Come and meet Stuart and share his enthusiasm. 6-7.45pm. Free. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 4th. Paul Sturman Promotions presents 'Declan Nerney and Band'. Bar, hot meals and raffle available. 7.00pm - 11.00pm, at Apollo Rooms, Harleston. Tickets available from box office o 01502 715617. 6th and 1st Saturday monthly. Harleston's Indoor Flea Market. Swan Hotel. 9.00-1.00pm. 16+ stalls: vintage, antique, collectibles, etc. Stalls £10. Enquires: 01379 855486. 6th. Music. Elkie Brooks. Now in the 5th decade of her career, Elkie Brooks is still one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. Performing some of her classic hits, blues, jazz and songs from her new album Powerless. www.elkiebrooks. com. 8pm. Tickets £24. Box Office 01379 652241 www.disscornhall.co.uk 6th. Messy Church. 10-12am at Diss United Reformed Church (opp Co-Op), Mere Street. Fun for families and all ages. Lots of activities around a bible theme followed by reflection and a light lunch. Entrance free. 6th. Thornham Apple Festival. 12-4pm, Thornham Walled Garden, Thornham Magna, IP23 8HA. Admission FREE. Food, drink & entertainment including, Apple Sales, Apple Juice and press, Food & Hot Drinks, Lots of Games, Face-painting, treasure hunt, water powered rockets, small cider bar, Giant Apple Art, raffle, cakes and tombola. All profits go to the Beyond the Wall charity 292229. 7th. 'Come Dancing'. Enjoy a night of dancing to all your favourite music from our professional DJ. 7.00pm - 10.00pm at the Apollo Rooms, Harleston. Admission £5. Tel: 01379 854205.
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All entries for November must be submitted by the 10th Oct.
7th. The Silver Dollar Country Music Club, The Park Hotel, Diss presents TRAVIS LOGAN. Doors 7pm. Music 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Members £5. Non-Members £6. For further information please contact John and Teresa Stannard, Committee Members on 01603 433918.
13th. Country Gold, Pulham Market Memorial Hall, Pulham Market presents RONNIE DEL RIO. £6. Doors 7pm. Music 8pm until 11.45pm. No bar - please bring your own. Tea and coffee available. For further information please contact Jesse on 07880 995199 or Allan on 07545 166760.
10th. Film. Exit Through the Gift Shop (15). Directed by Banksy, 2010. Documentary or mockumentary? 8pm. £5/ under 18s £2.50. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk
13th. 'Bingo with Cash Prizes' starts 8.00pm at Apollo Social Club Bar. Bar & hot bar meals available from 5.00pm (Over 18yrs only). Tel: 01379 854205.
10th. Scrapbook Workshop. 12.30-3.00. Learn how to put your photos in a album and tell their story, share ideas, learn new techniques and have fun! Venue: Taylor Road Community Hall, Diss. Cost £4.50 per session (refreshments included). Contact: Avril Young on 01379 642168 or Irene Flack on 01379 641224. No need to book just come along with a few photos... 10th. Distress Ink Pad Workshop. Learn how to make the most out of ink pads & make your own booklet of inkpad techniques. Cost £12pp 10am-1pm (inc. materials). Hall 6, Snetterton Park, Snetterton NR16 2JU, Tel: 01953 887878.
14th. Dumplin Country, Wreningham Village Hall, Mill Lane, Wreningham presents PAM BAILEY AND JOHNNY NEALE. £5. Doors 1pm. Music 2pm until 5pm. Food available, tea, coffee and licensed bar. For further information please contact John and Teresa Stannard on 01603 433918. 14th. Apollo Country Music Club presents 'First Chapter' plus country disco. Bar, hot meals & raffle available. 7.30 - 10.45pm. Admission £5 members/£6 non members. Tel: Harleston 01379 854205. 14th. 96th Bombardment Group Museum Open Day. New Eccles Hall School, Quidenham, NR16 2NZ. Visit www.96bombgroup.co.uk
12th & 13th. The Attleborough Players will be staging J.B. Priestley's classic play, 'An Inspector Calls'. First performed in the Soviet Union in 1945, the play deals with a visit by the mysterious Inspector Goole to the rich and powerful Birling family. Connaught Hall, Attleborough, on Fri 12th at 7.30pm and Sat 13th at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00 per person, or £3.00 per person aged 15 years and under and are on sale from 'The Flower Box', 1 Defiant Precinct, Attleborough, Norfolk. Tel: (01953) 453533.
17th. Film. Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (15) subtitled. In the dead of night, a police commissioner, a prosecutor, a doctor and a murder suspect drive through the countryside. They are searching for the victim of a brutal murder. As the night draws on, details about the crime emerge, as do the investigators’ own secrets and hypocrisy. 8pm. £5/ under 18s £2.50. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk
12th & Sat 13th. Festival. Diss Corn Hall Beer Festival – In association with Buffy’s Brewery. Featuring over 30 eminently quaffable, cask-conditioned real ales and ciders from traditional breweries near and far. delicious hot and cold fare, excellent live music and a Beerfest Quiz with prizes each day. Free soft drinks will be available for designated drivers. Fri 5-11pm. Sat Noon-11pm. £2.50 (includes a free half pint). Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk. www.buffys.co.uk
19th. "Quiz Night." Our Annual Quiz with Roland and Edna Buggey. A fun evening, with raffle for Museum Funds. Contact: 01379 641759. 20th. Music. The Merry Opera Company presents: A Night at the Opera. A great night out at the opera – without the boring bits. www. me r r yop e r a . c o. u k . 7:30pm. £10. Box Office 01379 652241 www. disscornhall.co.uk
LOCAL EVENTS | diary of events
Your Local Magazine • October 2012
What’s On... In October! To add your event, please email editorial@yourlocalmagazine.net. 20th. Live Music - 50s, 60s and Jive at Wreningham Village Hall, Mill Lane, Wreningham there is a dance to the band THE ENCORES. Music 8.30pm until midnight. £6. Licensed bar. For further information please contact Christine Minns on 01508 488123. 20th Ceilidh at Garboldisham Village Hall with Barleymow Ceilidh Band. 7.30pm. £7.50 (£4.50 for under 12s). Includes finger buffet. Licensed bar. Tickets from Garboldisham Post Office or 01953 681416. 21st. 'Come Dancing'. Enjoy a night of dancing to all your favourite music from our professional DJ. 7.00pm - 10.00pm at the Apollo Rooms, Harleston. Admission £5. Tel: 01379 854205. 21st. Scrapbooking Workshop. Create a scrapbook for any occasion, with new twists on traditional scrapbooking methods! FREE Demo 10am-12pm. Cost £12pp 1-4pm (inc materials). Hall 6, Snetterton Park, Snetterton NR16 2JU, Tel: 01953 887878. 21st. The Silver Dollar Country Music Club, The Park Hotel, Diss presents BONEY FINGERS. Doors 7pm. Music 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Members £5. Non-Members £6. For information please contact John and Teresa Stannard, Committee Members on 01603 433918. 23rd. Diss Craft Club. The club is open to any type of craft as long as it's portable, so why not come and share your hobby with others and maybe learn a new craft. Held on the last Tuesday evening of each month at Taylor Road Hall. 7.00pm to 9.30pm. Entry £2.50 incl refreshments. Enquiries: Rushanne Young 0753 6054233. 24th. Film. Wuthering Heights. Andrea Arnold’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic strips away period-drama cliché to create a passionate, elemental drama. Set in a Yorkshire that is almost primeval. 8pm. £5/ under 18s £2.50. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 24th. Autumn Bingo at The Denny Centre. Thomas Manning Road Diss (Age UK Norfolk). Eyes down at 7pm. Free Entry and refreshments. Line Prizes All proceeds will go to support older people in Norfolk.
All entries for November must be submitted by the 10th Oct.
24th. Autumn Bingo at The Denny Centre, Thomas Manning Road Diss (Age UK Norfolk). Eyes down at 7pm. Free Entry and refreshments. Line Prizes. All proceeds will go to support older people in Norfolk. 25th. Word. The Acorns of Diss and the Future of Work – a talk and discussion by Charles Handy. Who are the Acorns and Why do they Matter? Charles Handy will describe how the patterns of work are changing throughout society, with important implications for our working lives. We will need more like them in every part of society. The exhibition which accompanies the Talk will be open before, from 5pm, and after the talk, in addition to the usual gallery opening hours. Running time 1hr 15mins. 6pm. Free. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 25 – 3 Nov. Art. Elizabeth Handy – The Acorns of Diss. A photographic study – accompanying Charles Handy’s talk – of the people who own and run some of the small businesses of Diss. It is people like them who may be the seeds of all our futures. www.lizhandy.net. 11am–4pm. Free.Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 27th. Scrapbook Workshop. 10.00-12.30. See the 10th October for further details. 27th. Comedy. Craig Brown and Neil Innes – Award-Winning Sausages. A string of prize satirical selections, both musical and comic, from renowned reality butchers Craig Brown and Neil Innes. www.innesbookofrecords.com. 8pm. £14 / Concessions £12. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 27th. The Saturday Club. Korky Paul’s Wonderful World of Winnie the Witch. The energetic, interactive, award-winning illustrator Korky Paul welcomes you to the wonderful world of Winnie the Witch. www. korkypaul.com. 2pm. £5/ children £3. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk
27th. The "1066" Model Railway Show. To be held at Roydon Village Hall, High Road, Roydon, Nofolk IP22 5RB by Diss & District Model Railway Society, from 10am to 4pm. Further information for reporter and photographer can be obtained from the show manager: David Hall, telephone number: 01379 643045. 27th. 'Bingo with Cash Prizes' starts 8.00pm at Apollo Social Club Bar. Bar & hot bar meals available from 5.00pm (Over 18yrs only). Tel: 01379 854205. 27th. The 'Del Rio Ramblers'. £8.00 at The 'Starfighter' Rock & Roll Club, Wreningham Village Hall, Mill Lane, Wreningham, Norfolk. Contact: Roland on 01603 812637 or Tonya on 01508 494735. 27th. Barn Dance. 7-10.30pm at Rodyon Village Hall to the Deneside Ramblers. Entrance by ticket only. Limited tickets at £7 each (under 11s free). Includes hotdog supper, licensed bar and raffle. To reserve tickets ring: Gabrielle on 01379 650770, Margaret 644949 or Carolyn 643998. All proceeds to Christian Aid. 28th. Apollo Country Music Club presents 'Bonnie Diamond & Co.' plus country disco. Bar, hot meals & raffle available. 7.30 - 10.45pm. Admission £5 members/£6 non members. Tel: Harleston 01379 854205. 28th. Open day, 10am-4pm. The Red Feather Club, run by the 95th Bomb Group Heritage Association. Open 10am to 4pm. Tel: 01728 860930 (James Mutton, chairman of the 95th Bomb Group Heritage Association). Email: jamesmutton@suffolkonline.net. Website: www.95thbg-horham.com 31st. Film. Woody Allen: A Documentary (15). With Woody Allen, Penelope Cruz, Larry David. 8pm. £5/under 18s £2.50. Box Office 01379 652241. www.disscornhall.co.uk 4th November. Christmas Charities Event. 10.00 - 15.00. Colney Woodland Burials, Watton Rd, Norwich NR4 7TY. Tel: 01603 811556 info colneywoodland burials.co.uk. Various local charities will be having stands in our stunning Woodland Hall.
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