Last night we had an excellent come and try sports evening on Hethersett Memorial Playing Field.
Well over 100 people - mainly youngsters - took part in a variety of free activities from archery and athletics to rounders, football, cricket, petanque and bowls. The event is something of a warm up for Sport in the Park on June 23rd which will feature well over 20 themed sports throughout the day.
I had the pleasure of working with Active Norfolk in arranging the Come and Try Event. Last year's inaugural event was a wash out with heavy winds, lashing rain and cold ruining the evening. Last night it was warm and that made all the difference. So thanks to everyone who supported the event and all the clubs that organised activities.
Today it's off to Norwich Theatre Royal to see the modern ballet "I've Got Rhythm." To let you into a secret - I really don't like ballet but I do like the music of George Gershwin.
Then tonight it's back to running club hoping that my calf and ankle will hold up as we are now getting towards the 20 minute running mark that will be needed for the two mile run the square event which is also part of the village open weekend.
Huge amount of TV coverage over the past two or three days about the Government's U turn over what has become known as the pasty tax. The 20% VAT put on hot foods has now been withdrawn but it's not quite as it seems. Chancellor George Osborne, recently accused by one fellow MP as being an arrogant little rich boy, has decided in his infinite wisdom to climb down on what has been called the pasty tax.
But the drop in VAT only relates to pasties straight from the oven or which cool naturally. So basically if your pasty was originally hot and is still hot (by some lucky co-incidence) you won't have to pay VAT. If your pasty was originally hot but is now cool or cold you won't have to pay VAT. If, however, the pasty is kept warm all day under lights or on hot plates VAT will be added and if you have the cheek to ask staff to reheat it in a microwave then VAT will be added. That for most people is probably as clear as mud. Certainly it will lead to absolute confusion amongst shop staff. It does illustrate, however, the ridiculous rules and regulations our country is bound up in. As one cow said to another cow "it all sounds like a heap of tripe to me."
Well over 100 people - mainly youngsters - took part in a variety of free activities from archery and athletics to rounders, football, cricket, petanque and bowls. The event is something of a warm up for Sport in the Park on June 23rd which will feature well over 20 themed sports throughout the day.
I had the pleasure of working with Active Norfolk in arranging the Come and Try Event. Last year's inaugural event was a wash out with heavy winds, lashing rain and cold ruining the evening. Last night it was warm and that made all the difference. So thanks to everyone who supported the event and all the clubs that organised activities.
Today it's off to Norwich Theatre Royal to see the modern ballet "I've Got Rhythm." To let you into a secret - I really don't like ballet but I do like the music of George Gershwin.
Then tonight it's back to running club hoping that my calf and ankle will hold up as we are now getting towards the 20 minute running mark that will be needed for the two mile run the square event which is also part of the village open weekend.
Huge amount of TV coverage over the past two or three days about the Government's U turn over what has become known as the pasty tax. The 20% VAT put on hot foods has now been withdrawn but it's not quite as it seems. Chancellor George Osborne, recently accused by one fellow MP as being an arrogant little rich boy, has decided in his infinite wisdom to climb down on what has been called the pasty tax.
But the drop in VAT only relates to pasties straight from the oven or which cool naturally. So basically if your pasty was originally hot and is still hot (by some lucky co-incidence) you won't have to pay VAT. If your pasty was originally hot but is now cool or cold you won't have to pay VAT. If, however, the pasty is kept warm all day under lights or on hot plates VAT will be added and if you have the cheek to ask staff to reheat it in a microwave then VAT will be added. That for most people is probably as clear as mud. Certainly it will lead to absolute confusion amongst shop staff. It does illustrate, however, the ridiculous rules and regulations our country is bound up in. As one cow said to another cow "it all sounds like a heap of tripe to me."
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