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10:34 AM February 12, 2021
Members at the Norfolk Federation of WIs Centenary Celebration at Norwich Cathedral in 2019.
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It was formed more than a a century ago to bring women together.
And in a bid to reduce isolation during lockdown and attract more people to the Women s Institute (WI), the Norfolk Federation of WIs is hosting a virtual get-together on Monday, February 15 at 7.30pm.
It will feature a talk by Siobhan Clarke, an Historic Royal Palaces lecturer who specialises in 16th century fashion and question and answer session with the expert.
The online Zoom session is part of trial events hosted by Norfolk Federation of WIs, formed 102 years ago, and any woman aged 18 and over can to take part.
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10:01 AM January 30, 2021
Stephen Crocker, chief executive of Norwich Theatre, has announced all shows at the Theatre Royal Playhouse and Stage Two are cancelled until further notice Credit: Ella Wilkinson
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The boss of Norwich Theatre Royal has said it will not reopen while social distancing remains in place even if lockdown ends.
Norwich Theatre Royal, the Playhouse and Stage Two received a “lifeline” rescue package worth £3m from the government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund in October.
Norwich Theatre Royal will not reopen until social distancing measures have been eased.
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But Stephen Crocker, chief executive of Norwich Theatre, which runs all three venues, said uncertainty over social distancing restrictions meant the costs of reopening would risk the future of the venues.
With her distinctive Berkshire accent, rosy cheeks and humorous verse, Pam Ayres conjures up a cheerful image for her many fans.
In real life, however, the poet has revealed that she s haunted by a terrifying incident that she witnessed outside her home.
Asked what keeps her awake at night, Ayres, who was dubbed the People s Poet, discloses: About 18 months ago, my neighbour s burglar alarm went off one afternoon. I went out to have a look and was confronted by three men in balaclavas, armed with axes and hammers, and carrying pillowcases stuffed with valuables.
Ayres, who has performed her one-woman stage show for the Queen, adds: They didn t say anything, but it still gives me nightmares. As they drove off, I hoped and prayed they would never come back.
Care Home recognises the importance of keeping morale high during a pandemic
Holbrook Hall Care Home in Belper, used a variety of techniques to ensure morale is kept high
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The residents at Holbrook Hall Residential Care Home enjoy the travelling theatre from their marquee
Holbrook Hall Residential Care Home in Belper was very quick to recognise the importance of keeping morale high during lockdown by supporting its residents to stay connected with loved ones and ensuring they stayed active and engaged.
Morag Vaughan, the managing director of the care home explains “Obviously the emotional well-being of our residents is of prime importance, so when we read about a meeting hub that was built in Germany in order that their residents could meet safely with their families and friends in a covid secure environment-we thought it was a brilliant idea. By June 2020, we had built our first meeting hub adjoining the main building, complete with lighting, heating and a
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