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When we gain new business, whether it is a single house or a large scale agricultural, commercial business or a school, we treat everyone the same. Not only that, but we celebrate everyone and approach the work in exactly the same way. And we love to support domestic customers on their renewable journey and business, farmers and academy trusts on their Net Zero journeys and help them save money.

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Norwich-based hand-made frozen meals brand, Farmyard Frozen, have announced they will be moving into
their new premises at the Broadland Food Innovation Centre as part of their continued growth. The business
which was born out of the Covid lockdowns in January 2021, has grown to the extent where they have
outgrown their current production facilities and need more space to fulfil growing demand.
Farmyard Frozen is the brainchild of Chef Andrew Jones and his wife Hannah Springham, the culinary figures
behind the award-winning Farmyard restaurant in Norwich and The Dial House in Reepham. Their ambition
was to create refined, chef-prepared, frozen meals made with top quality, seasonal and locally sourced
ingredients. Meals range from luxury Beef Wellington to seasonal summer party food alongside vegetarian
dishes and indulgent deserts. Farmyard Frozen’s products are also stocked in delis, farmshops and
independent retailers across Norfolk and Suffolk as well as nationwide retailers sold and direct to customers
via their online shop.
Last night they were also honoured at yesterday’s British Frozen Food Federation Awards, winning a Retail
Innovation Award for their work in the frozen food sector and a Retail Gold Award for Best Dessert for their
aptly named Gold Bar. Their growth has been so substantial that a move to a more streamlined operation was
needed. And through their work getting support and business advice through the Broadland Food Innovation
Support team – a move into the Centre felt natural.
Hannah says “We have been overwhelmed by the public’s response to our frozen meals and demand has
grown so rapidly. It’s been brilliant working with the whole Broadland Food Innovation Centre project across
all its different guises from the Support to the Cluster team. They have been really proactive and supportive. It
only seems natural to move into the state-of the art Centre which is ideally located for us and our team of
chefs.”
The state-of-the-art units at the £11.4m Food Innovation Centre at the Food Enterprise Park, just outside
Norwich opened in September 2022 and includes other tenants such as Prep King and Old Rectory
Preserves. Hannah continues: “When we heard about the food production units at the Broadland Food
Innovation Centre it sounded exactly what we were looking for because the facilities are first class. It’s also
exciting that we will be at the heart of a supportive community of innovative food and drink businesses.”
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Hannah and Andrew are aiming to innovate the frozen food category after their research into the quality and
general perception of frozen food. Through the support available from the Broadland Food Innovation Centre
project, Hannah and Andrew have been working with a team at the University of East Anglia who are carrying
out research to back up their concept that frozen food retains all the nutritional value of fresh food making it
good for us and good for the planet, by reducing waste.
Councillor Martin Booth of Broadland District Council said: “It’s incredibly exciting to have Farmyard Frozen
joining us as our newest tenant at the Broadland Food Innovation Centre. Giving businesses the space to
grow and be in a position where they can innovate to expand their product line is at the heart of our ambition
for the project. I welcome Andrew and Hannah to the centre and wish them huge success for the future.”

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A bereaved mum is swapping bubbly for bubbles and planning a poignant hen party with a difference.

Rather than hitting the town, Deborah Goddard is rallying friends and family and taking part in East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices’ (EACH) Norwich Bubble Rush.

She wants to raise funds for the charity as it supported her following the death of her baby daughter in April 2022.

Jovie was just a year and 11 days old and, afterwards, Deborah and her family spent time making memories at The Nook.

Now she wants to give something back and is looking forward to a day of a foam-filled fundraising on 16^th July.

“There are 18 of us in the team and we’re all looking forward to it,” said photographer Deborah, who is marrying Jovie’s dad, fiancé Chris, on 19^th August.

“My Matron of Honour has been the main organiser and she knew I didn’t want a traditional hen party.

“I didn’t want to go out – that’s just not me – but this seemed like a fun, meaningful way to say thank you and show support.

“As soon as I saw the advert, I knew it was what I wanted to do.

“EACH has become a massive part of our lives and we’re happy to do whatever we can to help.

“It feels like my daughter will be part of the celebrations and that’s very important to me. It’s like we’ll be together on the day.”

Jovie had a severe brain condition that was detected during pregnancy.

She defied the odds by living for over a year and after her death at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, she moved to The Nook.

Her family were able to create precious memories and spend time together.

“It was an incredibly tough time,” said Lowestoft-based Deborah.

“Jovie did amazingly and we feel blessed to have had a year together, because she wasn’t expected to live that long.

“EACH was there in the background when she was alive, in terms of helping with symptom management.

“Then, after she passed, we had the chance to spend some days at the hospice.

“It was still a shock, despite being expected, and gave us an opportunity to process everything that was going on.

“We felt looked after. My other daughter, Tallulla, was supported and got the attention she deserved and we had the chance to bath and dress Jovie.

“We made hand and footprint casts, creating precious memories that I’ll forever hold close to my heart.

“It wouldn’t have been possible otherwise, so I’ll always be grateful.”

Deborah and Tallulla, now 14, continue to receive bereavement support at The Nook.

They also attend events at the hospice with Jovie’s Dad and their other children, including Memory Days.

“It’s lovely having a place where Jovie will always be remembered,” added Deborah.

“It makes me feel that I’m not alone in my grief.”

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A record number of participants – more than 2,000 – have signed up for this year’s Bubble Rush.

The event raised an incredible £43,500 last year but this summer’s version has a new home as it taking place at the Norwich Showground.

There will be food stalls and face glitter painting.

The course once again features four bubble stations along a 2.5km route.

Participants can do one lap or double their enjoyment by completing the circuit twice.

Each bubble station has a cannon which pumps out coloured foam to create a four-foot deep bubble bath.

Click here for more details of EACH’s fun-filled 2023 Events calendar.

Adventurous colleagues were left on a high after raising nearly £4,700 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

Staff from Pentaco Construction took on the Three Peaks Challenge, which involves climbing the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales – Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon respectively – within 24 hours.

Between them they tackled 23 miles, ascending 3,064 metres, and raised £4,665.

Proud representatives handed over a cheque to EACH Corporate Fundraising Manager Caroline Allen during a recent visit to The Nook.

“We’ve been overwhelmed at the support from our supply chain – not only in donating but also our headline sponsors, Newnham Structures, Gowing & Hunt and LNS Interiors,” said Pentaco Social Value and Engagement Manager Louise Reeve.

“Without them, it wouldn’t have been possible.

“We actually reduced our initial target from £5,000 to £3,000 when a few of the team dropped out, nervous of the mission ahead. However, we ended up getting close to the original amount.

“Because the challenge is so well known and popular, people seemed happy to donate as they know it’s such a significant task and huge commitment.”

Contracts Manager Chris Clow added: “As a team, we found it extremely difficult and the majority commented on how they’d underestimated the terrain and scrambling that was required – not to mention the snow.

“Scafell proved the most challenging of the peaks but the scenery was overwhelming.

“One of our walkers, Jon Kent, decided to set his alarm for 4am to do his own six-mile hike before even starting the challenge!

“There were a few knee injuries along the way but, overall, all bar two completed all three peaks.”

Despite the scale of the challenge, the team stuck together and were on hand to offer words of motivation and encouragement.

“We had five walkers that were back down from Ben Nevis in a really impressive time,” added Louise.

“However, they decided they wanted to wait for the full team to come down before setting off for Scafell.

“The team motivation and support was great to see, with lots of encouraging hugs and those more capable sticking with others that were starting to struggle.

“No-one was left alone and the support crew were fully appreciated as the driving was a huge challenge in itself, especially with the lack of sleep.”

Pentaco Construction work across the East of England, with offices in Norwich and Cambridge.

The team’s Three Peaks Challenge took place from 26^th to 28^th May.

EACH supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Essex.

It has three hospices – The Nook, in Framingham Earl, The Treehouse, in Ipswich, and at Milton, near Cambridge.