Deepdale Backpackers and Camping, at Deepdale Farm on the beautiful north Norfolk coast, is an eco friendly backpackers hostel and campsite.

On Earth Day 2008, 22nd April, Deepdale Backpackers and Camping will be hosting a whole range of eco friendly organisations for an Earth Day exhibition about the environment, including environmental technology installers, advisors, pressure groups and other related organisations.

Whether you are looking for solar panels, wood chip boiler, LED lights, ground source heat pump, wind turbine, need some advice about how to green up your home or business, want to know more about organics or just fancy a look around Deepdale's eco-friendly facilities, you are more than welcome.

It doesn't matter if you are already interested in the environment, want to become more eco friendly or you're a sceptic.

Who should visit this exhibition:

- Businesses looking to green up their organisation - Companies wanting to save money on services - Architects and builders wanting to learn about more eco friendly building materials and techniques - Farmers looking to diversify and needing some inspiration and of course - Individuals who would like to make their homes more energy efficient
Plans are still being confirmed, so check back soon for more information.

Exhibitors include:

Earthly Ideas
Diversification, Environmental and Marketing Advice

Deepdale Backpackers and Camping
Eco friendly hostel and camping accommodation on the beautiful north Norfolk coast

Sun, Wind and Rain
Installer’s of solar photovoltaic, wind turbine’s and rain water harvesting system’s. Also supply low energy L.E.D lighting, biomass boilers, composters and eco-building materials

Norfolk Solar
Install solar water heating on domestic properties

Eastex
A free service to keep useful materials in circulation via the internet

Mosscliff Environmental Ltd
Suppliers and installers of small wind turbines 1kw to 20kw

Designer Stubble
Builds with straw, timber frame and other natural materials - building that does not cost the earth

Solarworks
Solarworks Ltd have been installing solar hot water and pool heating systems throughout East Anglia for 25 years. Grants available

Earth, Wind and Fire Solar Ltd
Solar thermal products (UK supplier & installer of the T2 flat plate panel). Sales of wood burning stoves for space heating and central heating

Crestmont Ltd
Domestic and larger wormeries, Composts and mulches, Organic wormcast compost

Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre Anglia
Free independent energy saving advice for domestic households on energy efficiency, renewable technologies, and sustainable transport

Norfolk County Council
Provides free environmental advice to all Norfolk businesses across a range of environmental issues including waste and recycling, energy and water efficiency, pollution prevention and legal compliance.

Andrew Morton Associates Ltd
Chartered Quantity Surveyors providing cost advice and commercial management of building projects.

Period Property Preservation Ltd
Instand foundation system for environmentally sensitive areas

British Wild Flower Plants
Specialist Wild flower nursery supplying over 400 native plants with known provenance including green roof and grey water treatment plants.

Fisher Energy
Fisher Energy can provide a complete renewable energy solution

Recycling & Waste Management
Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
The Council provides waste and recycling services to over 1000 businesses in West Norfolk protecting the environment and saving money

Redwood Power Systems Ltd
Design/implementation of building management systems, improving the environment and functionality for its occupants, reducing operational and maintenance costs.

NSP Renewables Ltd
Installers of renewable energy products BRE/Low carbons building registered installer (2142904)

Newborn Nappy laundry
100% cotton nappy laundry service

CPRE Norfolk
The Campaign to Protect Rural England have led research on Green Buildings in Norfolk - booklets, exhibitions, presentations and tours - come and find out more about the campaign.

GreenFinder
Showcasing the best eco friendly products and services online and at green events and exhibitions throughout the U.K

Magnotherapy UK
Magnetic fuel saving/limescale reduction devices for vehicles, heating & plumbing systems. Works for gas, oil, petrol, diesel & water.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Working to protect and promote Norfolk’s wildlife, helping people identify what they can do to help wildlife in their areas. They will be a sustainability quiz for people to do, resources to buy and free wildlife advice on offer.

RSPB
The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way.

Dipetane Distribution
Dipetane Fuel Treatment improves fuel economy aprox 10% whilst lowering smoke 50% and emissions 25%. For Petrol, Diesel, Biodiesel and Heating oil.

More exhibitors will be announced in due course.

If you would like to exhibit or to find out more information about exhibitors please visit: www.deepdalefarm.co.uk/earthday

– IAN CARTER (www.accessiblewebsites.co.uk)

www.alerter.co.uk

Lowestoft Town FC
www.lowestoft-town-fc.co.uk

The FA Carlsberg Vase
Semi-Final, Second Leg
3pm, Saturday 29 March 2008
Hillheads Park, Whitley Bay FC

Whitley Bay 3-0 Lowestoft Town (3-4 on Agg.)
Smith 4, Robinson 8, Chow 19

Lowestoft Town are through to the Final of The FA Vase despite suffering a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Whitley Bay, as they edged a thrilling Semi-Final contest 4-3 on aggregate.

Lowestoft Town v Kirkham & Wesham

The Trawlerboys held a comfortable 4-0 lead after the first leg but were left dumbstruck as Whitley raced to a 3-0 lead within 19 minutes.

Despite laying siege to the visitors’ goal, Whitley were unable to find the crucial fourth to send the tie into extra time as Lowestoft limped across the finishing line to secure their place at Wembley.

Whitley knew they had a mammoth task ahead in overturning the four-goal deficit, but got off to a dream start as Brian Smith found the back of the net with just four minutes gone.

Joint manager Ady Gallagher had warned against complacency going into Saturday’s second-leg and could only watch as his side crumbled under constant pressure.

The home side’s advantage was doubled on eight minutes through Paul Robinson and, when Paul Chow scored another on 19 minutes, Lowestoft had all but surrendered their first-leg advantage.

Robinson in particular was the scourge of the Lowestoft defence as he dropped deep to cause chaos in the visitors’ rearguard.

Shell-shocked Lowestoft enjoyed more possession in the second half, but it was Whitley who were full of running, sensing what had at first seemed an unlikely victory.

But the visitors dug in and clung to their slender advantage to book a famous date at Wembley.

Joint manager Ady Gallagher admits he cannot wait to lead his side out at Wembley.

“I am very excited,” he said.

“We can now start to think about Wembley as I haven’t allowed my players to do so up until now. It hasn’t really sunk in yet but I am so proud of them all.”

Gallagher was full of praise for his side despite a nervous start to the match, explaining: “We stuck together. We were resilient, and after half time the players started believing in themselves again.

“It was like the Alamo really. But what I am proud of is that our team didn’t buckle under that pressure.”
www.TheFA.com

SEMI-FINAL RESULTS:

March 22

Lowestoft Town 4-0 Whitley Bay (1st leg);

Kirkham & Wesham 3-2 Needham Market (1st leg).

March 29

Whitley Bay 3-0 Lowestoft Town (second leg); 3-4 on Agg.

Needham Market 0-1 Kirkham & Wesham (second leg). 2-4 on Agg.

All results

Local success as a dozen newly-qualified nurses achieve posts at Trust

Twelve mental health nurses who recently qualified from the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich have been offered posts at Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

All 21 students qualifying from the mental health nursing course at the UEA this year were offered a job interview by the Trust, and of the 18 newly-qualified nurses who came to be interviewed during February, the majority have now been offered fixed-term or substantive posts. The remaining nurses were approved and recommended to join the Trust’s nurse bank, which is an internal temping system to cover a variety of nursing posts within the Trust and is in regular use.

The 12 applicants awarded dedicated posts will be employed in a variety of roles across the mental health trust, including forensic care (for people referred by the court system), older people, community teams and the Trust’s Alcohol and Drugs Service (TADS).

One of the new posts will also dedicate a percentage of its time to supporting the infection control work at the Trust, which is part of a larger government drive throughout the NHS.

Sarah Robson, Deputy Director of Nursing and Patient Safety at Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, said: “It is an exciting time of year for the Trust, employing new nurses who have qualified locally.

“It is particularly relevant that we can offer redesigned posts, for example to help meet the national directive for infection control. As a mental health trust, we do not carry the same infection risks as a general hospital would, but we still take our responsibility for infection control very seriously.”

The 12 newly qualified nurses are due to start working at the Trust by the end of March. They have all qualified as registered mental health nurses through the three-year UEA course in Norwich.

website: www.nwmhft.nhs.uk

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
Celebrates 30 Years

The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, at the University of East Anglia (UEA), Norwich, first opened its doors on the 4 April 1978.

This April the Centre celebrates its 30th birthday with a call for people's memories of the Centre, free entry to the current special exhibition Cloth & Culture NOW, a special First Sunday for families and more.


The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts was built to house the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection of modern European and world art which was given to the University of East Anglia by Sir Robert and Lady Sainsbury in 1973.

The Sainsbury Centre was designed by the then up-and-coming Norman Foster and is recognised as his first public building.

Over 30 years the architecture and activities have evolved, however the Sainsburys’ original vision still underpins the displays and philosophy of the life of the Centre.

Celebrations in April

Birthday weekend celebrations will begin on Friday 4 April with free entry for every visitor to the Cloth & Culture NOW exhibition and this will continue for the subsequent 2 days. On Sunday 6 April the First Sunday for families, entitled Birthday Bonanza, will offer special activities and celebrations throughout the day - ideal for children 4 to 12 years (see Notes to Editors for full information).

Celebrations continue throughout April, during which time there will be free 30-years balloons and stickers for family visitors as well as a special 30-year collection of stories for children to enjoy when exploring the galleries. Anybody with a birthday during 1978 will be able to gain free entry to the special exhibition, Cloth & Culture NOW, throughout the month (please bring proof of age).

As part of the celebrations, the Sainsbury Centre is would like to people to share their memories of the Centre over the last 30 years. This could be re-collections of a visit, an exhibition or simply a fun experience shared with friends or staff. There will be a memories table in the gallery during April where people can leave a card with their memories and a special new page will be set-up on the website where people can also leave their own memories and read those of others - visit www.scva.org.uk. At the end of the month the memories will be ‘put in a hat’ and a name drawn – the winner will receive a £50 voucher to spend in the gallery shop. If people have photographs they would like the Centre to have copies of, they should call 01603 593199 so arrangements can be made.


The past 30 years

"I had been wondering whether Norfolk realises just what it has got"
- Sir Norman Reid, Director of the Tate Gallery 1964 - 1979, commenting on the opening of the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in 1978

The Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection is primarily shown in a gallery known as the Living Area, where European Art is interspersed with works from across the globe spanning 5,000 years of human creativity. It was Sir Robert’s hope that students, academics and members of the public might enjoy the collection very much as he and Lady Sainsbury had done in their own home. The Sainsbury Centre has not deviated from Sir Robert’s vision, the most recent re-display of the collection just prior re-opening the building in May 2006, still reflects his ideals: allowing people to enjoy the aesthetic beauty of the Collection and make their own comparisons between the objects. The works are displayed in cases which allow people to view them very closely from all angles.


The collection reflects the Sainsburys’ friendships with artists such as Henry Moore, Alberto Giacometti and Francis Bacon. Suzanne Deakin, a volunteer guide at the Sainsbury since 1978 describes the period after the Centre first opened: "It was a very exciting time - Sir Robert and Lady Sainsbury would often bring artists with them to visit such as Henry Moore, Lucy Rie, John Davies and Hans Coper. It's amazing how they knew so many budding artists, nurtured and supported them". The collection also includes works by Pablo Picasso, Edgar Degas and Amedeo Modigliani. Many of these artists drew their inspiration from world art, a fascination for which they shared with the Sainsburys.

Born out of a dialogue between the benefactors and the architect, the Sainsbury Centre was, in 1978, extremely experimental in origins and continues today to challenge preconceptions about museums. It is, in effect, a gallery without walls.

"There is only one Sainsbury Centre, you do not go there and say, 'I feel I've seen that building somewhere else before!’ It is very specific. It could only have come out of the dialogue with Sir Robert and Lady Sainsbury, the character of their collection and that site at that point of time. Together with structural engineer Tony Hunt and lighting consultant George Sexton we developed a clear design philosophy, based on the Sainsbury's views abut the relationship between art and its setting"
- Lord Foster.


The Sainsburys’ desire was to create a building that could accommodate a broad variety of activity under one roof: teaching, temporary exhibitions, collections and dining. This unusual approach was to create an environment condusive to the cross-fertilisation of ideas and has resulted in a unique atmosphere. In 2008 the public programme links closely with teaching activity in the School of World Art and Museology (WAM) and the Sainsbury Research Unit (SRU), which are both based in the Centre.


The flexibility of the architecture has allowed for expansion of the building to meet the needs of users. In 1991 the Crescent Wing extension was added providing additional display space, office space and other back-of-house facilities. Another of phase of building, completed in May 2006, created a link between the original 1978 building and the Crescent Wing and gave the Centre additional exhibition space, a state-of-the-art education studio and a fabulous gallery shop.


The Sainsbury Centre has kept the collections at the heart of what it does. The 5 to 6 temporary exhibitions each year all in some way connect to the works, cultures and themes represented in the collection. The extensive education and events programme also has these links.

“At the heart of it all is the importance of the objects and our desire to share our enjoyment of them. I am delighted to have been able to do this through the Centre and celebrate the marvellous way in which the life of Collection has flourished"
- Lady Sainsbury.


Over the past 30 years the activities of the Sainsbury Centre have evolved. In 2008 the Centre is internationally recognised for its’ ambitious exhibitions and lends works from its collections all over the world.


The Centre’s academic work is widely reputed and the breadth of its education programme attracts large numbers of school groups and other visitors. Since re-opening in May 2006 the Sainsbury Centre has had record numbers of visitors with almost 70,000 people coming through the doors in the last year.


“It’s hard to believe that the Sainsbury Centre is 30 years old. In that time, we’ve grown to become one of the country’s outstanding university museums and a unique centre for displaying and studying art from all over the world. Perhaps our greatest public achievement is the part we’ve played in UEA’s growing community engagement, with visits by hundreds and thousand of local people”
- Nichola Johnson, Director, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.

Lowestoft Town FC
www.lowestoft-town-fc.co.uk

"Good Luck Lowestoft Town"

FA Vase Semi Final 2nd leg
29 March 2008

Chairman's message

Morning All

I sold around 80 away tickets yesterday in the club shop.Whitley bay committee have given us 300 tickets for starters and will if necessary hold back some more for supporters travelling down by car & plane as long as they are at the ground by 2pm.

I have passed the balance to Jenny & I am sure they will be on sale at the club bar by Tuesday lunchtime,If you want to pre book your tickets please send an e-mail to jennyltfc@aol.com with your requirements.

Please state your name & telephone number along with your requirements.Jenny will then put them in an envelope with your name on it and amount due,they will then be available for collection from the club bar from Tuesday.

On a personal note,thank you for all your support for this great club of ours,I will be keeping my fingers crossed for next week just a shame I won't be there. I hope to be kept up with the score in hospital by hook or crook.

Well not much more I can say but god bless & good luck to you all.

Geoff.

SEMI-FINAL FIXTURES:

Whitley Bay v Lowestoft Town (second leg) (0-4)

Needham Market v Kirkham & Wesham (second leg) (3-2)

All results

My Future Wife - A Criminal?

Went through the drive in burger place just outside of a Norfolk town.

My future wife (a real "proper" Londoner) asked for her favourite milkshake . . . 1/2 chocolate and 1/2 strawberry.

As the words left her lips my heart sank. Didn't she realise this wasn't London????

We got to the counter, no surprise to me there was a lack of milkshake with the order.

"We couldn't do the milkshake. You have to have either chocolate or strawberry, not both" said the burger flinger in all seriousness.

Wife-to-be was incredulous.

"I've bought these all over London and the rest of the country . . ." etc. You can fill the rest of the sentence in yourself I'm sure.

"Well all those other places were breaking the law" says the now involved manager of the branch.

"Give me one small shake of each and a big cup then please" Nice try, but . . .

"We can't do that either, you're going to mix them and it might be on the premises"

The reaction was everything you'd expect.

Digging the biggest hole he could find the manager tried to explain:

"It's weights and measures. You pay for chocolate, you get chocolate. You can't have anything else in the cup"

Hole dug he decided to jump in,

"And by asking us to do it, you're a criminal as well".

We left. Quickly. With the wife-to-be still shouting as I wheel spun out of the car park.

from: The world's worst debt collector

– IAN CARTER (www.accessiblewebsites.co.uk)

www.alerter.co.uk

Lowestoft Town FC
www.lowestoft-town-fc.co.uk

The FA Carlsberg Vase
Semi-Final, First Leg
3pm, Saturday 22 March 2008
Crown Meadow, Lowestoft Town FC

Lowestoft Town 4-0 Whitley Bay
Woodrow 3, 30, Stock 37, Godbold 89

Lowestoft Town boast a four-goal lead in The FA Vase Semi-Final after cruising to a first leg home victory over Whitley Bay at the Crown Meadow.

Goals from Russell Stock, Jamie Godbold and a Richard Woodrow brace put Lowestoft firmly in control ahead of next week’s decisive second leg at Hillheads.

Yet despite watching his side secure a 4-0 win, joint-manager Ady Gallagher insists the tie is still wide open.
“We have nothing to celebrate,” he admitted.

“We are only half way through a game and you never celebrate at half time.

“Whitley are a hugely dangerous side. It is a great result but we are trying to keep our feet on the ground and not get carried away.”

It was a dream start for the hosts, as Woodrow netted inside three minutes before adding a second on the half-hour mark from the penalty spot.

Russell Stock added a third on 37 minutes to give the Suffolk side a commanding half-time lead. The visitors came back strongly in the second half but could not find a way back into the match and Godbold capped a fine team performance with a goal in the 89th minute.

Gallagher could be forgiven for dreaming of leading his side out on to the hallowed turf of Wembley, but the Lowestoft boss believes there is plenty left in the tie.

“Wembley is not even a consideration at this point,” he said. “We are delighted with the way things have gone today but we need to stick together and get the job done next week.”
www.TheFA.com

SEMI-FINAL FIXTURES:

March 22

Lowestoft Town 4-0 Whitley Bay (1st leg);

Kirkham & Wesham 3-2 Needham Market (1st leg).

March 29

Whitley Bay v Lowestoft Town (second leg);

Needham Market v Kirkham & Wesham (second leg).

All results

Lowestoft Town FC
www.lowestoft-town-fc.co.uk

"Good Luck Lowestoft Town"

FA Vase Semi Final 1st leg
22 March 2008

Chairman's message

This Saturday sees Lowestoft Town play in arguably the biggest match in the Club's history. We will be taking on Whitley Bay in the 1st Leg of the FA Vase Semi Final. The Team is just 180 minutes away from playing in the magical Final being played at Wembley on Sunday 11th May.

800+ tickets have already been sold for this match. The Club is advising if you haven't already purchased a ticket to get to the ground early although tickets are available to purchase from the Social Club between now and Saturday. Opening times 11am to 2pm and from 7pm to 11pm Mon - Fri, and 11am to 11pm Sat - Sun. Tel 01502 567280. They are priced at £6 adults and £3 for Senior Citizens and Children.

The FA will be bringing the Vase to the Football Club on Saturday. Supporters will be able to have their photograph taken with this prestigious trophy free of charge. Photographs will be available to order from the FA’s website or supporters can bring their own cameras if they prefer. The FA will also be running a competition to win tickets plus hospitality to the Final.

Match Sponsors on the day are Barrier Limited and Bob Blizzard MP. Matchball Sponsors are Ridgeons Group and Capps Foods. A special thank you must go to Barrier Limited as they have Sponsored every round of the FA Vase plus numerous other matches throughout the season. The Club would also like to thank Kirkley & Pakefield FC for re-arranging the league fixture and also offering the use of their pitch for the Reserve match.

The Club would love as many people as possible to come along to the match and really get behind the Team. This is a massive occasion not only for everyone involved with the Football Club but for the whole of Lowestoft Town. The atmosphere will be electric!

FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT JENNY GILLETT, SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR ON 07795 558969

SEMI-FINAL FIXTURES:

March 22

Lowestoft Town v Whitley Bay (1st leg);

Kirkham & Wesham v Needham Market (1st leg).

March 29

Whitley Bay v Lowestoft Town (second leg);

Needham Market v Kirkham & Wesham (second leg).

Franz Ferdinand are the first band to be announced for this year's Latitude festival.

The band will take time out from recording their third studio album to play at Henham Park in Southwold over 17-20 July.

It is Franz Ferdinand's first confirmed UK date of the summer.

Last year's line-up featured artists including Damian Rice, CSS and Arcade Fire.

Zane Lowe will exclusively announce the next batch of bands on the line-up from 7pm on 19 March.

Children under age 13 can attend the event for free.

Tickets for the festival go on sale after the announcement from the official website.

www.latitudefestival.co.uk