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People who think they may be suffering from a cold or flu can find out more about the conditions and get vital information on managing their symptoms through a new leaflet produced by NHS Norfolk and Waveney. Called “Handy advice about flu and colds”, the pamphlet is being publicised during national self care week, which […]
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rspb / Waveney Valley / Wild Birds / Wildlife November 14, 2011
Ring-necked Pheasant CharacteristicsThe Ring-necked Pheasant is a large, long-tailed bird. Males have rich chestnut, golden-brown and black markings on body and tail, with a dark green head and red face wattling. Females are mottled with paler brown and black. Juveniles are similar to the female, young male shows some adult patterning by two months.HabitatThe Ring-necked […]
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People from across Norfolk and Waveney are being encouraged to use technology to manage their health, learn more about their condition and choose the right service to help if they become ill. The call comes in the run up to national self care week, which begins on Monday and is being supported by NHS Norfolk […]
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Broads sunset (click to enlarge)
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www.nwmhft.nhs.uk A brilliant event has been organised to provide support and information to dedicated carers in Norfolk. The Carers’ Forum, which is hosted by Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, will be held 2pm to 7pm on 21 November 2011 at Kings Centre in Great Yarmouth. The event is for all carers, but […]
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www.nwmhft.nhs.uk Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trusts Chair Maggie Wheeler has invited Chloe Smith MP to take a tour of their dementia intensive care unit (Hammerton Court) which is currently under construction and due to open in Spring 2012. The visit, which has been arranged for 1.30pm on Friday 11th November 2011, was […]
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Business Editorials / Norfolk Broads / Then & Now / Waveney Valley October 26, 2011
The Broads – A Norfolk and Suffolk Treasure Until the 19th Century, the Broads lay undiscovered: a paradise of water and wildlife. Wherries sailed the quiet rivers, and small communities harvested reeds and hunted food. But sweeping changes would transform this area forever. Using original film, discover the fascinating story of life as it used […]
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www.nwmhft.nhs.uk Four Norwich-based bands are taking part in a gig to help raise money for The Matthew Project, which helps people affected by the effects of drugs and alcohol. The line-up for the evening, from 7pm at the Norwich Arts Centre on 8 November 2011, includes indie bands The Tracks, Collider and Black Shampoo, with […]
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Art & Theatre / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Waveney Valley October 21, 2011
The Diary of Anne Frank, is brought to life in this dramatisation of the original diary that records the life of the Frank family and their friends, who lived secretly for 2 years, in a loft in Amsterdam during the German occupation in the 1940’s. In Nazi-occupied Holland, Otto Frank and his family have […]
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www.nwmhft.nhs.uk Four Norwich-based bands are taking part in a gig to help raise money for The Matthew Project, which helps people affected by the effects of drugs and alcohol. The line-up for the evening, from 7pm at the Norwich Arts Centre on 8 November 2011, includes indie bands The Tracks, Collider and Black Shampoo, with […]
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Art & Theatre / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing / Waveney Valley October 18, 2011
(image of Aliens by Close Act) credit Antonella Muscat Photography SeaChange Arts Plans are now underway for next year’s Out There International Festival of Street Arts and Circus, which will be happening in Great Yarmouth on the 8 and 9 September 2012 – a week earlier than usual. This is because the Out There Festival […]
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The Director of Public Health for Norfolk and for Great Yarmouth and Waveney, Dr Jenny Harries, has launched a public information campaign help stop the spread of every day infections during autumn and winter. This is a time when illnesses such as flu, tummy upsets and sickness can spread more rapidly through the population. But […]
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Art & Theatre / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Waveney Valley October 12, 2011
Halesworth Festival Voices The choral concert of this year’s Halesworth Arts Festival on Saturday 22nd October 2011 is being held at The Cut. The faithful supporters of Halesworth Festival Voices are used to attending concerts at St Mary’s Church but in case their steps automatically lead them there again, please be aware of the change […]
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www.nwmhft.nhs.uk The people of Norfolk are being asked to don their creative hats to help celebrate World Mental Health Day on Monday, 10 October 2011. An exciting art exhibition supported by Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust will showcase work produced by people who struggle with mental health problems. The exhibition, which is […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing / Waveney Valley October 9, 2011
NHS NEWS This Autumn, NHS Norfolk and NHS Great Yarmouth and Waveney are encouraging everyone to think about visiting their dentist, particularly if you have not been for a long time. The call ties in with Colgate Oral Health Month, organised in co-operation with the British Dental Association. Earlier this year their dental campaigns led […]
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Art & Theatre / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Waveney Valley October 9, 2011
Half A Sixpence18th – 22nd October 2011Beccles Public Hall Waveney Light Opera Group’s Autumn 2011 production, we move somewhat in the direction of “more traditional” to present ‘Half a Sixpence’. Immortalised by Tommy Steele in the title role, this tells the story of Kipps as he moves from poverty to riches and very nearly all […]