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Rail passengers are being advised to only travel if their journey is absolutely essential on Monday morning as Greater Anglia will be running a very reduced service which could be disrupted at short notice as another storm is sweeping across East Anglia. Just like on Friday last week – when Storm Eunice brought severe disruption to the railway network so that all trains were cancelled for most of the day and evening – Network Rail has imposed a 50mph speed limit to try to keep the railway running safely. As a result there will be far fewer trains running and journey times will be longer – and if trees come down or debris lands in the overhead wires then journeys could be disrupted severely for many hours. The plan – if trains run without further disruption from falling trees and debris on the line – is as follows: Half-hourly between:

• Southend Victoria and London Liverpool Street
• Cambridge and London Liverpool Street
• Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street
• Hertford East and London Liverpool Street

Hourly between:

• Norwich and Colchester – the intercity service will only operate between Norwich and Colchester, connecting at Colchester with other services to/from London Liverpool Street
• Ipswich and London Liverpool Street
• Colchester Town/Colchester and London Liverpool Street
• Clacton and Colchester
• Walton-on-the-Naze and Thorpe-le-Soken
• Harwich and Manningtree
• Marks Tey and Sudbury (if line reopens following Storm Eunice)
• Braintree and Witham
• Southminster and Wickford (if line reopens following Storm Eunice)
• Norwich and Cambridge – but not to/from Stansted Airport, passengers will need to travel via Bishops Stortford
• Norwich and Great Yarmouth
• Norwich and Lowestoft

Two hourly (one train every two hours) between:

• Ipswich and Cambridge
• Ipswich and Felixstowe
• Ipswich and Lowestoft
• Ipswich and Peterborough
• Norwich and Sheringham

Further details will be available on the Greater Anglia website when they have been finalised. Greater Anglia will try to contact any customers who have booked passenger assistance on affected services. They can also call Greater Anglia to check or rearrange their journey by calling 0800 028 2878 (free from a landline), text type 18001 0800 028 2878 or call from a mobile phone on 0345 6007245. Customers who have booked tickets for travel on Monday 21 February can use them on another day. Customers can also choose to rearrange their date of travel or apply for a refund free of charge, which can be done where they bought their tickets. If tickets were purchased online with Greater Anglia, they can be changed via online accounts. For more information go to www.greateranglia.co.uk/book-confidence. For refunds on tickets bought through Greater Anglia visit  www.greateranglia.co.uk/contact-us. In the event of any additional service disruption Greater Anglia will do its best to provide a rail replacement bus service but it is likely to be limited and subject to disruption on the roads due to storm damage. Jamie Burles, Greater Anglia managing director said: “We are very sorry to inconvenience customers again, just three days after Storm Eunice which caused such terrible disruption across our network due to the ferocity of the winds. “We really would urge people to only travel if your journey is absolutely essential, as we saw on Friday that journeys can be severely delayed if trees block the tracks and overhead wires get tangled or obstructed. “We don’t issue a message discouraging people from travelling lightly. “We will do our utmost to keep our reduced service running and to keep passengers up to date with any developments throughout the day. “Please remember that you can change your ticket, travel on another day or apply for a refund free of charge.” A Network Rail spokesperson said: “Our focus is to keep passengers and staff safe during storm Franklin. “We’re putting in place a 50mph speed restriction across the network tomorrow as it reduces the potential of damage to overhead wires and other infrastructure during the storm. “We’ll also have response teams ready at key locations to clear debris or vegetation that gets into the line. “Working closely with Greater Anglia we will aim to keep as many trains running as possible but encourage you to check before you travel before setting out.”

Due to the severe weather warning for today, Friday 18 February, and the expected impact of Storm Eunice, there are a number of precautionary changes being made to train services across our network tomorrow. Network Rail is putting speed restrictions in place across the network because of the forecast severity of the storm and we are reducing the frequency of our train services. Those services that are running will be subject to longer journey times, because of the speed restrictions. Further disruption may be caused by trees or other objects being blown onto tracks or overhead lines or other damage caused by the storm – which could also lead to short notice cancellations or delays. Rail passengers are therefore being advised to only travel if their journey is essential. The planned service patterns for tomorrow, including two route closures and some train frequency reductions as follows : Service suspensions There will be no service on the Ipswich to Lowestoft (East Suffolk) line and the Marks Tey to Sudbury line owing to the risk of falling trees. These routes have suffered similar problems in the past and, because of the rural location of these lines, it can take longer for Network Rail staff to rescue passengers from stranded trains if trees do fall. It is therefore safer to close these lines and keep passengers safe. Half hourly service

• Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
• Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street
• Cambridge, Bishop’s Stortford to London Liverpool Street
• Hertford East to London Liverpool Street
• Bishops Stortford to Stratford

Hourly service

• Norwich to London Liverpool Street Intercity service
• Ipswich, Colchester, Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
• Southminster – Wickford
• Harwich – Manningtree
• Walton-on-the-Naze – Thorpe-le-Soken
• Clacton-on-Sea – Colchester
• Braintree to Witham
• Norwich to Cambridge
•  Norwich to Great Yarmouth
• Norwich to Lowestoft
• Meridian Water to Stratford

Two hourly (once every two hours)

• Ipswich to Cambridge
• Ipswich to Felixstowe
• Ipswich to Peterborough
• Norwich to Sheringham

In the event of any additional service disruption we will do our best to provide a rail replacement bus service, but it is likely to be limited and subject to disruption on the roads due to storm damage. Customers who have booked tickets for travel on Friday 18 February can use them on another day. Customers can choose to rearrange their travel plans fee free, which can be done where they bought them. We are contacting any customers who have booked passenger assistance on affected services. They can also call Greater Anglia to check or rearrange their journey by calling 0800 028 2878 (free from a landline), text type 18001 0800 028 2878 or call from a mobile phone on 0345 6007245. We hope that services will be back to normal on Saturday, but clearly if there has been significant damage it may be that there some ongoing effects on some services. We therefore advise everyone to check before they travel. In partnership with colleagues at Network Rail, we will be doing all we can to minimise the adverse effects of Storm Eunice on train services and on the journeys of those customers who do need to travel, but it is forecast to cause significant disruption, so we have put in place the plans outlined for tomorrow in the interests of providing the most realistic, practical service and keeping everyone safe.

Businesses in and around Great Yarmouth can now claim up to £6,000 in the latest round of grants to help businesses impacted by Covid-19. Great Yarmouth Borough Council has now released the latest round of grants under the current phase of the Additional Restrictions Grant programme, with an expanded range of eligible businesses. Business rated and non-business rated businesses that trade in or supply the hospitality, leisure, and accommodation sector and other business that have been financially impacted through the winter months including the personal care sector, such as chiropodists, beauty and salon owners, and mobile hairdressers or those who rent a chair, can now apply for help. Eligible businesses will receive a cash payment of between £750 and £6000, depending on their business type or rateable value. Applications for the scheme are open now via the Council’s website and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis meaning businesses should apply as soon as possible. The scheme will close on 28 February 2022 at the latest. The Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant scheme is still open to eligible businesses until midnight 18 March. This scheme provides support to hospitality, leisure, and accommodation businesses in recognition of the impact that the rise of the Omicron variant has had on their trade. Both funds distribute money provided by the central government and require prepayment checks to detect and prevent fraud. Cllr Carl Smith, leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, said: “We are pleased to have received further funds from the Government to help our local businesses. “We have kept the schemes under constant review and prioritised and adapted them to ensure as many businesses as possible can be supported within the limits of Government funds available. “I encourage every business to read the details of the schemes on our website, even if they think they have not been eligible for help in the past.”

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Due to the severe weather warning for Friday 18 February, and the expected impact of Storm Eunice, there are a number of precautionary changes being made to train services across our network tomorrow. Network Rail is putting speed restrictions in place across the network because of the forecast severity of the storm and we are reducing the frequency of our train services. Those services that are running will be subject to longer journey times, because of the speed restrictions. Further disruption may be caused by trees or other objects being blown onto tracks or overhead lines or other damage caused by the storm – which could also lead to short notice cancellations or delays. Rail passengers are therefore being advised to only travel if their journey is essential. The planned service patterns for tomorrow, including two route closures and some train frequency reductions as follows : Service suspensions There will be no service on the Ipswich to Lowestoft (East Suffolk) line and the Marks Tey to Sudbury line owing to the risk of falling trees. These routes have suffered similar problems in the past and, because of the rural location of these lines, it can take longer for Network Rail staff to rescue passengers from stranded trains if trees do fall. It is th, therefore,fer to close these lines and keep passengers safe. Half hourly service

• Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
• Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street
• Cambridge, Bishop’s Stortford to London Liverpool Street
• Hertford East to London Liverpool Street
• Bishops Stortford to Stratford

Hourly service

• Norwich to London Liverpool Street Intercity service
• Ipswich, Colchester, Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
• Southminster – Wickford
• Harwich – Manningtree
• Walton-on-the-Naze – Thorpe-le-Soken
• Clacton-on-Sea – Colchester
• Braintree to Witham
• Norwich to Cambridge
• Norwich to Great Yarmouth
• Norwich to Lowestoft
• Meridian Water to Stratford

Two hourly (once every two hours)

• Ipswich to Cambridge
• Ipswich to Felixstowe
• Ipswich to Peterborough
• Norwich to Sheringham

In the event of any additional service disruption, we will do our best to provide a rail replacement bus service, but it is likely to be limited and subject to disruption on the roads due to storm damage. Customers who have booked tickets for travel on Friday 18 February can use them on another day. Customers can choose to rearrange their travel plans fee-free, which can be done where they bought them. We are contacting any customers who have booked passenger assistance on affected services. They can also call Greater Anglia to check or rearrange their journey by calling 0800 028 2878 (free from a landline), text type 18001 0800 028 2878 or call from a mobile phone on 0345 6007245. We hope that services will be back to normal on Saturday, but clearly if there has been significant damage it may be that there some ongoing effects on some services. We therefore advise everyone to check before they travel. In partnership with colleagues at Network Rail, we will be doing all we can to minimise the adverse effects of Storm Eunice on train services and on the journeys of those customers who do need to travel, but it is forecast to cause significant disruption, so we have put in place the plans outlined for tomorrow in the interests of providing the most realistic, practical service and keeping everyone safe.

We know there are people in the city who need access to digital devices but do not have the finances to buy their own kit. We also know that there are lots of businesses that have portable IT equipment which is coming to the end of its professional time, but could still have a life in the community. So we want to bring together an old kit no longer needed for business, refurbish it, and get it out to people who can use it, whilst also building skills in the city. At the moment we are calling this the “Norwich Digital Refurbishment Project” until we can think of a better name. Late last year we produced a feasibility study which recommended some models of digital refurbishment and distribution that could work for the city (it was co-funded by Norwich Good Economy Commission and you can see it as the last item here Digital Inclusion and Innovation — Norwich Good Economy Commission), and we are now piloting these ideas with our community partners – Voluntary Norfolk and the Shoebox Community Hub. We are going to evaluate success with a new framework blending skills development, digital inclusion, social value, and waste. But we need your help to make the pilot successful and determine whether this could be a long-term project. Can your organisations help us with: The donation of mobile devices (laptops, tablets and/or accessories): if your business has some devices that can be donated over the next couple of months, then we would love to hear from you! We are starting small as we pilot, so it may be that you have a couple orofalf a dozen laptops, either way, we would love to know. You give them to us in working order, unlocked and wiped clean of your data, and we will do any extra things needed to get them roadworthy. Some professional volunteers with IT expertise: for the long-term future of the project we need to upskill volunteers to get them feeling confident with the refurbishment and fixing of IT equipment. We would love to run workshops where corporate volunteers can share some of their knowledge to upskill the community. So can you show the volunteers how to factory reset devices, how to change hard drives, or install new operating systems, for example…? Any skills exchange around the refurbishing of devices is really helpful. Our piloting period is from now and ends March 2022, which isn’t long to test some of these ideas! Of course, we are looking to engage with businesses that can get involved quickly, but also those who can commit to engagement further down the line. This will let us know whether there is an appetite for this work to continue past a pilot stage. If you think you can help and would like to get on board or have any questions, then please contact Laura Wigby, Digital Inclusion Project Coordinator, Norwich City Council on laurawigby@norwich.gov.uk.

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DRIVE is a business mentoring and capital grant funding support programme for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Norfolk or Suffolk that want to invest in a new project, which can assist with growth & expansion plans. We have 12 hours of free business mentoring available for applicants to discuss the project and business plans with one of our Business Mentors. Once an applicant has finished the mentoring, they can write and submit a grant application for up to 40% of a project’s total costs – capped at £30,000. What can an applicant use DRIVE for? DRIVE’s mentoring sessions are tailored to a business’s specific needs, so if you’re somebody who has never written a business plan before or you’ve written several, our team can help. DRIVE Business Mentors can assist with everything from marketing to risk assessments to competitive analysis, but ultimately, they exist to help you to design and perfect a realistic project plan that could potentially be awarded funding. DRIVE can only support capital investment projects – items that go on to a business’s asset register – so, we can support projects that mainly involve equipment purchases, technology upgrades & innovation, expansion plans, and tourist attractions. This is not a definite list. Who can apply? The DRIVE Team reviews every enquiry on a case-by-case basis because we know some businesses aren’t always straightforward in terms of structure or identification. Most eligible applicants have something to do with: manufacturing, engineering, accommodation, and private sports facilities. However, email driveteam@norfolk.gov.uk for a personal assessment. We cannot support all businesses due to regulations set by our funding provider, the European Regional Development Fund. We cannot assist those primarily involved with cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs, agriculture, horticulture, primary processing, health care, and accredited training. Examples of successful applicants

• An engineering company purchased a CNC machine.
• A brewery bought new cleaning equipment and barrels.
• An animal feed business obtained a new fridge freezer.
• An accommodation business purchased a new houseboat.

“We’d hugely recommend working with DRIVE; it’s been a game changer for our new start up in its infancy and we’re enormously grateful for the experienced support we received throughout the process too.” “I would definitely recommend DRIVE to anyone else for several reasons: the application is pretty straightforward, the mentoring shined a light on our strengths and weaknesses as a business, and the funding available is hugely attractive.” Any red tape?

• All eligible DRIVE applicants must impact the rural economy in one way or another – usually via site location, employees, customers or supply chain.
• All applicants will need to create new employment that is directly related to a project. Our benchmark is that for £25,000 in funding, we would expect to see 1 new full-time employee hired.
• DRIVE will potentially fund any activity that is eligible via ERDF regulations.
• We can support start-ups, but they will need to show more job creation within their 3-year business plan.
• A minimum total cost for a project is £12,500.

Additional information

• DRIVE will issue State Aid letters for our Mentor support at £50 per hour – there will be no invoice to pay.
• The process (from eligibility checks to an offer letter) takes about 2-3 months.
• DRIVE grants will be awarded under de-minimis (EU State Aid).

No expenditure can be incurred prior to signing a grant offer letter.

• Payments will be paid arrears.
• All applicants will need to show they can access sufficient funds for a project to go ahead.

DRIVE Contacts Email: driveteam@norfolk.gov.uk Website: www.driveforbusiness.co.uk Phone: 01603 222643 Twitter: @norfolkforbiz

In a dedicated modern building, Lanchester House, within the leafy grounds of Norwich High School for Girls, the Sixth Form is a place where each individual girl is supported and encouraged to flourish as they look towards a diverse, rich, exciting and unique future. There is an emphasis on pastoral and wellbeing support, a strong network of opportunities provided through the School’s place in the GDST family of schools, and a student-led and democratic approach. We seek to challenge traditional gender stereotypes, encouraging students to take risks and be adventurous to develop a strong sense of themselves free of any feeling that the script has been written for them. In an all-girls Sixth Form, all the leadership posts are taken by girls; with so many opportunities to lead or create groups, students grow in confidence and thrive in our Sixth Form through opportunities to make an impact on the whole school. Given our size, we can be extremely agile and the staff all do their best to fulfil the needs of each individual student. From asking what they would like covered in tutor time or the PHSE sessions, to sourcing bespoke courses in niche subjects, or finding a speaker or contact in an area of interest – we can adapt and develop our forward programme in accordance with the requests from the girls and what is topical externally. Hazel Packer, Director of Sixth Form commented: “Having just watched the Finale performance of our whole school Winter Arts Festival, I was once again blown away by the confidence, poise and composure of our Upper and Lower Sixth girls on the stage. “By placing our trust in them to take on responsibility, they reward us in turn by giving back and delivering in anything we ask them to do. I am always so impressed with their ingenuity and endless energy for innovation.” The Sixth Form follows the approach of the whole school in prioritising the wellbeing and mental health of all the pupils and they are very well supported through pastoral issues. We can tailor the content of our PHSE sessions to our students, and cover topics which will help prepare the students for their future life – from domestic abuse to trans rights, we aim to equip them with a broad awareness that may benefit themselves or their friends and family in the future. We celebrate cultural occasions and put a great emphasis on mutual respect and pupils being authentic – we have a Sixth Form Diversity Captain who has an increased role and kudos within the school. We have hosted assemblies and discussion groups on a variety of topics around inclusion and diversity. Mrs Packer added: “The Head Girls team this year have launched their own podcast, HeadStrong, and the Big Sister project which supports younger girls throughout the school goes from strength to strength. We are currently reviewing our rosta of Captaincy roles, which currently range from Eco Captain, through Media, Equality & Diversity, Social, Wellbeing and Charities to name a few.” Mrs Packer added: “We forge strong relationships with the students which outlast their time with us, and we are regularly in touch with our alumnae. In fact, any time we call on alumnae to give current girls advice; from university applications to careers talks, we are inundated with offers of valuable help.” We have limited spaces available for entry into our girls-only Sixth Form in Norwich, Norfolk for September 2022. If you are interested in finding out more, please call 01603 453 265 or email our Registrar – a.ready@nor.gdst.net to arrange a bespoke tour. Nikitha’s Story Having found her voice through being a Form Leader and Year 7 buddy in the Senior School, Nikitha went on to lead the Big Sister team through lockdown and was elected to the role of Deputy Head Girl. Nikitha has also been instrumental in the work of the Biology Inclusion Group who have sought to create a more diverse and inclusive science curriculum this year. A Grade 6 in Bharatanatyam Dance, she has performed for the school on numerous occasions and led a dance workshop for Prep pupils. With a genuine interest in the wellbeing of others, it was no surprise that Nikitha’s ambitions lie in the service of others. Alongside her A Levels and roles of responsibility in school, she has gained plentiful work experience, including volunteering at C-19 vaccination clinics, to support her application to read Medicine at university. Caitlin’s Story With a strong interest in theatre, music and the arts in general, Caitlin performed in many school productions and concerts throughout her time in the Senior School, most notably Miss Saigon. In the Sixth Form not only has she continued to make her mark through her own performances such as in ‘100’ and ‘Made in Dagenham’, but she also initiated, organised and compered an online theatre night involving collaborating with pupils from across the school in Lockdown. In her final year, she adapted Alan Bennett’s well known play, and directed performances of The History Girls with a cast of Senior School actors. In addition, Caitlin is the school’s Duke of Edinburgh Ambassador helping to nurture the confidence and skill set of younger pupils. Caitlin is looking forward to studying Theatre at university. https://www.norwichhigh.gdst.net/looking-to-the-future-introducing-norwich-high-school-for-girls-sixth-form/

Captain Fawcett is simply delighted to have been included in the Export Award shortlist for the prestigious Insider Made in Central & East Awards 2022. Huzzah! An independent judging panel selected shortlists of manufacturing and engineering businesses with Captain Fawcett proud to be in the company of some of the finest regional contenders. The businesses in question will be showcased at the gala awards dinner which is taking place at the Jurys Inn, Milton Keynes on the evening of 31st March 2022, an event now in its seventh year. The winners of all the categories will be announced during the awards dinner. The awards celebrate and reward the excellence of the manufacturing sector and its skilled workforce, recognising companies that have excelled in innovation, product development and growth in either domestic or overseas markets over the course of the last 12 months. Chaired by Insider’s regional business editor Philip Cunliffe, an independent panel of expert judges scrutinised and assessed all the entries to decide the category shortlists and ultimate winners. Mr Cunliffe said: “We all know how difficult and challenging the last couple of years have been but if there’s a business sector that has risen to these challenges and performed better than most, it’s the manufacturing sector. “Almost from the outset of the pandemic, manufacturers in the region stepped up to the mark and have innovated, diversified and invested to make sure they remain productive and competitive. “Many of the businesses on the shortlists have demonstrated exceptional qualities and we’re really excited to be able to reward them at what I know will be a wonderful night of celebration of the manufacturing sector in the region.”

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This article first appeared in the Norwich Evening News ‘School Focus’ by Penny Cottee on Saturday 12 February 2022.

A group of students from Norwich High School for Girls has helped pupils from nearby Parkside School to create artwork which was put on display as part of the high school’s public exhibition at the Forum in Norwich. The independent day school’s annual Winter Arts Festival exhibition, including work from the Parkside School, ran from February 7 to 9. Norwich High School for Girls has been working with The Parkside School, which is a specialist communication and interaction school, for the past five years. A group attends once a week as part of the Lower Six community-based enrichment programme, and works with children with complex needs to express themselves through art. For the girls, meeting the Parkside school children provides them with a rewarding learning experience. “It has been a genuine pleasure to see the artwork that the children have managed to accomplish and to have helped them along the way,” said student Shadan Damnesh. “Having particularly enjoyed talking with the children, I now feel significantly more confident in my communication skills to different audiences, and as a prospective medical student, this experience has motivated me to help out further in any ways that I can.” Fellow pupil Abi Smith added: “I thoroughly enjoyed helping with this project, it has been very inspiring for me to see how creative the group is and how interested in the project they are. I loved seeing how proud they were of the finished outcome, and I think it turned out amazingly.” For this year’s annual Winter Arts Festival exhibition, students have been producing artwork based on the artist and designer, Christopher Marley, who uses natural artefacts as his medium of expression, to enjoy mark making techniques using a variety of materials. Prior to the project with The Parkside School, Norwich High School for Girls also worked with Harford Manor and The Clare School, which are also schools for pupils with complex needs. The value of collaboration Sarah Taylor, Head of Art at Norwich High School for Girls, said, “We really value the ongoing relationship we have with The Parkside School and the opportunity it gives us to help the children produce final pieces they can see in a public place. The children we are working with at Parkside are 12 years of age and it gives them a real sense of pride to see their work on display. The quality of the pieces is fantastic, and we were really impressed with the exhibition.” Jenny Ross-Nevin, from The Parkside School, said, “Norwich High School for Girls students shared their art skills generously with Shark Class at The Parkside School over a period of several Monday afternoon sessions.  Sharks really looked forward to working with the girls, chatting with them and learning some exciting mark making techniques. This collaborative effort, which involved a lot of preparation on the part of the High School girls and some very expressive mark making from the Sharks, really enriched the Parkside children’s experience of art in action.” Assistant Head – Enrichment at Norwich High School for Girls, Owain Hall added: “Enrichment encompasses so much of what we do at Norwich High School for Girls, and we certainly offer stretch, challenge and fun beyond the classroom. Our enrichment programme helps enable students to unlock their potential and develop in confident and resilience, equipping them with the skills and values required in our changing society.” The Norwich High School for Girls Winter Arts Festival 2022 encompassed various events between 4 to 11 February which were open to the public, including two concerts and “The Great Outdoors” art exhibition at the Forum. There was a finale celebration at the Norwich Playhouse. the full write up from the festival can be seen here.