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Top 10 Gardening Resolutions For 2020

As gardeners I reckon we are luckier than most at this time of year. New Year’s resolutions are so often about things you ought to do but don’t really want to, but with gardening it’s about improving or expanding around one of the joys in life. Here are my top 10 resolutions for the next gardening year

WHEN EAST MEETS EAST

Artist Nial Adams has always drawn inspiration from the ever-changing drama and wild beauty of his surroundings – but he never dreamed of swapping Norfolk’s landscapes for China

Let the games begin

Around 500 people are heading to Hunstanton to defeat dragons, defend the world and enjoy dice-throwing, card-wielding heroics

IN OTHER NEWS

Start the New Year with 12 ‘who knew?’s from Norfolk communities starting with New

What is our purpose?

Is what we are doing relevant for the 21st century so that our children become the contributors they need to be? A basic question, but a key one to confront

DIAL T FOR TOM

It’s a welcome return to Norwich Theatre Royal for Tom Chambers

The art of noise

Anthony takes a slight diversion this month with a look at music as an art form

86 THINGS TO DO IN NORFOLK IN 2020!

It looks like 2020 is already shaping up to be a bumper year of great events in Norfolk for everyone to enjoy

Three kings' healthy gifts

A staple of Christmas, the story of gold, frankincense and myrrh goes beyond the Nativity

WHAT A Lady!

Royal revelations, astonishing anecdotes, enduring friendship and devastating loss - Lady Anne Glenconner’s memoir is an extraordinary book which will make you laugh, gasp and cry

Love the things that matter

Seasonal thoughts from Norfolk Wildlife Trust evangelist Nick Acheson

My perfect (im)perfect Christmas

Who froze the turkey by mistake, who doesn’t want any presents, and who drove Ken Dodd home for Christmas? Rowan Mantell asked some Norfolk notables about their best, and best-forgotten, festive fun

Christmas? It's a wrap

Well, almost, as Susie wonders what presents to get for her family

Hats off to Kate

Folk singer Kate Rusby is wowing music lovers with her festive tunes

5 MINUTES WITH...John Cushing

In the build-up to Christmas the producer and director of the Thursford Christmas Spectacular is almost as busy as Santa himself

Do different this Christmas

Here are a few ideas to get you off the sofa over the Christmas holidays

12 PLACES OF CHRISTMAS

Christmas is magical right across the county – but some spots shine especially brightly

Fight The Good Fight

A rallying cry from Norfolk Wildlife Trust evangelist Nick Acheson

Fish, Chips And A Fried Jam Sandwich

We find out why a Norfolk fish and chip shop is winning fans wherever it opens

Is There Anything Alexander Armstrong Can't Do?

Sketch shows, singing, TV presenting, the radio... is there anything Alexander Armstrong can’t do?

The Winter Blues

Thanks to seasonal changes, could you be suffering from SAD?

Lucky To Be Alive

A rare virus left the life of globetrotting television producer Emma Martins hanging in the balance. Five years on she is inspiring others with her extraordinary determination

Home Is Where The Heart Is

Searching for the right care home for a loved one can be a daunting and emotional task, so here are some of the key aspects to consider before you choose

Norwich Science Festival

From space dogs, Lego creating and animal top trumps to food, medicine, conservation, and forensic psychology – this year’s Norwich Science Festival has it all

Girls Are Tough Cookies Too

Konnie Huq grew up loving maths and science, achieved fame as a children’s television presenter and will be in Norwich this month to tell a science festival audience why girls should get into stem subjects

Tears And Kindness

Susie tells us what make her cry and why

8 Ways Glorious Gorleston Is Great Too

It was once known as Little Yarmouth but it’s now Norfolk’s fifth biggest town, with a history as long as its beautiful (eighth best in Britain) beach

13 Of Weird Norfolk's Favourite Strange Stories

Prepare to take a step into the dark side of the county

The Artist Who Roared

Painter David ‘Mouse’ Cooper overcame some seriously tough challenges – including becoming homeless – before settling in Norfolk

Ghost Villages

Beneath any map of Norfolk lies another, studded with the names of places that are barely there, deserted villages engulfed by time – and fields, forests, sand and sea