Vattenfall have won a Contracts for Difference award for the Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm. Thanks to this allocation, Vattenfall and the region move one step closer to realising the Norfolk Zone – one of the world’s largest offshore wind zones. Wind farms in the Norfolk Zone, operated from a local port base, will deliver low cost, green electricity to homes and businesses across the UK for more than twenty five years, using innovative offshore wind technology and world-leading design including a coordinated grid connection. Turning Norfolk into a powerhouse of renewable energy, this first phase of development will see Norfolk Boreas preparing to power around 1.5 million UK homes and bring significant community and skills investment directly into East Anglia. Vattenfall is working with local companies, members of the East Wind Offshore Wind Cluster, and working with Local Authorities, Generate and EEEGr as well as with schools, colleges, and universities to help support new green jobs. The project will aim to use local contractors and skills ensuring that Norfolk and will benefit from the investment Vattenfall is planning to make. This sits alongside a community benefit fund, of up to £15m, to be used to support low carbon community projects across the region. Subject to a final investment decision, construction will begin next year. Norfolk Boreas is the first phase of Vattenfall’s Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone and comes ahead of the Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm. Once complete, in the late twenty twenties, the Norfolk Zone will produce enough renewable electricity to power more than four million homes and will be one of the largest offshore wind zones in the world. The country’s route away from the current energy crisis lies in speeding up our shift to net zero. The UK government has set ambitious targets which send a clear signal that that we need to move away from imported fossil fuels to a future powered by low-cost renewables. Unlocking the UK’s potential for offshore wind now lies in setting out a clear plan to turbocharge delivery, including speeding up the development process. The next auction, CfD Allocation Round 5, will boost the UK’s offshore wind delivery even further and accelerate our path to a fossil-free future. You can read more here: https://bit.ly/NBOWCFD, and also learn more about current development plans and community engagement here: https://bit.ly/NorfolkZone.
Spirited fundraisers rallied together to complete an epic walking challenge and raise more than £40,000 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). The charity’s Pier to Pier event was a 32-mile trek along the beautiful Norfolk Coastal Path. More than 160 people took part, starting in Cromer and wearily finishing several hours later in Great Yarmouth. EACH events fundraiser Hannah Forbester said: “It was a huge success and we were delighted to raise more than £40,000. “The support was fantastic and I loved seeing everyone rally together. “There was a real sense of camaraderie and so much encouragement along the way. “Prior to the walk, there had been lots of chatting in the event Facebook group. “There was a real sense of excitement and it was lovely for people to meet up and share the experience on the day. “The feedback after the event was very positive, too. “It’s a huge challenge, both mentally and physically, and, understandably, there were a few nerves. “However, everyone looked out for each other and the bigger groups buddied up with individuals and couples walking alone. “There was a strong team ethic and everyone was determined to help each other over the finish line.” It was a particularly special day for Marcus Amps-Woodward, who, along with older brother Daniel, had signed up in memory of best friend Rebekah Barber, who received care at EACH’s hospice in Milton, Cambridgeshire. She had a rare, gene-linked brain malformation called Lissencephaly and died in July 2016, aged 10. By coincidence, this year’s event took place on Marcus’s 16th birthday – 25th June. “Marcus, his family and friends did an amazing job and we surprised him with a birthday card and cakes at the finish,” added Hannah. “It was lovely to see them all enjoying the occasion together. “Among the other groups to take part were a team from the King’s Lynn parkrun. “They certainly enjoyed themselves and it was fantastic that so many people stayed together afterwards, feeling a real sense of achievement and soaking it all up.” The walk was organised with support from event management company Gladiator Events. “They were brilliant and ensured everything ran smoothly,” said Hannah. “It meant we could focus on what we needed to do. “We were also very grateful to the Cromer branch of Morrisons and the charity Rapid Relief. Both donated drinks and snacks for the rest stops. “Likewise Norfolk and Suffolk 4×4 Response (made up of volunteers who commit their own time and vehicles to assist the emergency services), for being on hand if we needed them.” A planning meeting has been planned for later this month to discuss next year’s EACH events, including Pier to Pier. EACH supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions. It has three hospices, including The Nook, in Framingham Earl. Photo Credits – EACH
The Green Light Trust are running FREE EARTH woodland courses for those aged 16-35 who would like to improve their future prospects, build confidence and skills, overcome personal mental health issues and generally meet new people, enjoy nature, relax and have fun in the forest! Our Young Futures programme works in a person-centred, holistic way, using nature to engage individuals in activities within our woodlands. Activities are arranged to suit everyone’s capabilities and interests; helping individuals overcome any barriers around learning, skills-building, personal development and accessing employment. Our sessions are delivered 1 day per week (10am to 3pm) and activities will be facilitated by 2 of our experienced delivery staff. We complete all risk assessments and organise transport for our participants too. *** YOUNG FUTURES AT BLICKLING HALL *** Blickling Hall– June/July (Thursdays) Blickling Hall – Sept/Oct (Mondays) Blickling Hall – Sept/Oct (Wednesdays)
All new Lotus production vehicles from 2023 will be fully electric
Lotus will be certified as a net-zero business through a commitment to become a SBTi (Science-Based Target initiative) organisation
Lotus signs up to COP26 Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) declaration
Lotus has launched ‘Driving Change’, its new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Charter. Its four core commitments will pave the way for the car maker’s future success as a responsible global business. The four core commitments are:
All new mainstream vehicles from Lotus from 2023 will be fully electric
Lotus will be certified as a net-zero business through a commitment to become a SBTi (Science-Based Target initiative) organisation
The global community of Lotus colleagues – US LOT – will be at heart of global sustainable growth, ensuring all those inside the business are ‘called to action’ on the ESG priorities
Lotus is fully committed to inspiring the next generation through education and global communities’ outreach
Highlighting how Lotus will become the first established sports car maker in the world to have a fully electric product range, the charter is a key part of the Vision80 strategy which is guiding the transformation of Lotus, from a UK sports car company to a truly global performance car business and brand ahead of its 80th anniversary in 2028. A strong ESG proposition promotes business efficiency, employee engagement and productivity, investment and asset optimisation. It also ensures Lotus is always aligned to its external regulatory commitments, driving innovation and competitiveness across all aspects of the business. Matt Windle, Managing Director, Lotus Cars, said: “Our new ESG Charter formalises many activities that we have been carrying out for a number of years. Lotus as a business has always been agile, efficient and impactful within the automotive industry. Now, more than ever, as we transform rapidly to become a global pioneer of electric performance vehicles, we recognise our responsibility to do so in ways that lead our industry in minimising its impact on the environment, benefitting society and the planet as a whole.” All new mainstream vehicles from Lotus from 2023 will be fully electric The first of the four core ESG commitments is through the Lotus product line-up; all future new mainstream vehicles from Lotus will be fully electric. It’s a move inspired by the Lotus Evija – the world’s most powerful production car – launched in 2019 as the first British electric hypercar. Customer deliveries begin later this year. The Evija was followed by the Emira sports car launched in 2021. It is not an EV but was designed using the same aerodynamic and efficiency principles, and is the last internal combustion engine-powered production car from Lotus. The Emira has also been designed and engineered to be more than 95% recoverable and more than 85% recyclable. The latest of Lotus’ new generation of cars is the Eletre, launched earlier this year. It marks the company’s transition to a full line-up of electric vehicles and seals the brand’s place in history as the world’s first established sports car maker to go fully electric. The Eletre is a bold new hyper-SUV and sees the iconic Lotus sports car DNA evolved for a new generation of customers. These new Lotus models will be joined by three more EVs in the next four years – a four-door sports sedan (the Type 133, which launches in 2023), a second SUV (Type 134, in 2025) and a lightweight next-generation sports car (Type 135, in 2026). Lotus is also supporting other businesses in their desire to move to an all-electric future. The company’s Lightweight Electric Vehicle Architecture (LEVA) is the innovative new technology underpinning the Type 135 for Lotus, and is also commercially available through Lotus Engineering, the consultancy division of the business. The passion that Lotus owners have for the brand is also part of the sustainability story. Since 1948, when the first Lotus car was born, more than 105,000 have been built and Lotus estimates up to 70% are still in use. Lotus will become a net zero company through a commitment to become a Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi) organisation The ESG Charter commits Lotus to become a SBTi organisation. Using an SBTi provides guidance and methods to companies to set science-based targets in line with the latest climate science. The ultimate goal for Lotus is for certification as a net-zero company. This will be achieved through sustainability in the design of its products and the way they are manufactured, and is well underway today. The Driving Change commitment includes significant reduction in carbon emissions throughout the business; substantial elimination of waste; driving efficient and sustainable use of resources in both operations and supply chains; and protecting and preserving natural environments. Much of this work is already in progress. For example, Lotus is a proud signatory of the COP26 zero emissions vehicle declaration, uses a REGO (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin) energy tariff to power all UK sites, has installed energy sensors to monitor and analyse energy consumption and a solar array is in development to provide up to 30% of the total requirement. In addition, all human waste from the site is recycled and used to support local agriculture. The global community of Lotus colleagues – US LOT – will be at heart of global sustainable growth, ensuring all those inside the business are ‘called to action’ on the ESG priorities Lotus is and always will be a ‘people business’, constantly recognising teams of colleagues around the world. The global community of Lotus colleagues – collectively known as US LOT – will be at heart of its sustainable growth. Priority is given to the health and well-being of the entire Lotus community – both inside (employees and business partners) and outside the business (customers and fans) and this is key to the success of the business as it grows. The Driving Change ESG Charter also ensures that diversity, equality and inclusion continue to be aligned to the core culture of respect; these are the fundamentals which have been passed down through the last 74 years, from when founders Colin and Hazel Chapman built the first Lotus car in 1948. Lotus is fully committed to inspiring the next generation through education and global communities’ outreach programmes To help inspire the next generation of Lotus colleagues, the business is leveraging its unique global appeal to stimulate the ambitions of young people, especially in the creative STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics). Educational outreach programmes, including school visits to Lotus manufacturing facilities and the Lotus Learning Academy, have proved popular with local communities, and will continue and evolve. Linked to this is how the company recognises that the Lotus family thrives beyond its site boundaries. It is already working with its communities outside the core business to provide support and stability within its environments. To underpin the new ESG Charter, Lotus is adopting and aligning its strategy to external frameworks including the UN Global Compact. These frameworks follow recognised and accepted best practice for like-minded organisations. They include commitments to transparent, responsible and ethical business management with complete compliance to all legislation, yet allow Lotus as it grows to remain nimble so governance processes can expand and evolve. To see the video which accompanies the new ESG Charter, click here The new ‘Driving Change’ ESG Charter is part of the Vision80 business transformation of Lotus and is one of the five Lotus Strategic Projects (the others being EV Readiness, UK Facilities Transformation, High Performance and Brand Maximisation).
Confidence is king Success comes from being confident; we need confidence to make decisions for the betterment of both our business and personal lives. We wouldn’t marry someone unless we’re confident we love and trust them; likewise, don’t go into business with someone unless you’re confident in their skill, commitment and honesty! James and Mark discuss the current lack of confidence in society that has followed lockdown, and the negative impact a lack of confidence can have. It can be catastrophic for businesses in particular, but there are ways in which we can reprogramme our brains to find the positives in any given situation and reframe our thinking. They look at the process of comparing our inner thoughts with other people’s external projections; how to influence and encourage; the nature vs nurture argument; and how understanding what confidence really is and how to achieve it will ultimately lead to success. For show notes, how to get in touch with the podcast team and to listen to the podcast, click below. Listen here!
Photo of the centenary clock at Swaffham GC. Kind-hearted golfers are getting in the swing and hoping to putt much-needed funds for a leading children’s hospice. Two special events are being planned at Swaffham Golf Club, including resident professional Nic Cains, assistant Ethan Roberts and members Kyle Edge and Tom Rudge taking on a marathon round of 100 holes on Monday, 4th July. A golf-themed family fun day is also being held and both events are in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), which supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Norfolk. Swaffham GC member Malcolm Tibble, who is on the club’s centenary committee, said: “Nic, Ethan, Kyle and Tom are teeing off at first light and will continue until the last putt is sunk. “It equates to five and a half rounds and members will be making way for them as they try to complete the 100 holes before nightfall. “Nic, our professional, suggested the challenge and hopefully between them they can raise as much as possible for EACH. “It’s a wonderful charity and one that everyone at the club is keen to support. “There’s no doubt it’s going to be a slog and playing 100 holes in one day is going to require a huge amount of fuel – in the golfers, not their buggy! – to keep going for about 15 hours. “Al Cairns, owner of Pedlars Hall Café, is providing breakfast baps mid-morning and sandwiches and cake in the afternoon – vital sources of energy which the guys will munch on the march. What a wonderful gesture.” Also sponsoring the event are Swaffham Carpet and Bedding Centre and AIR Accountancy Services. To sponsor the quartet and support EACH, head here. The family fun day is taking place at Swaffham Golf Club on Sunday, 10th July. There will be face painting for children, in addition to a chipping competition, crazy golf and a tombola, which includes the prize of lunch for four at Pedlars Hall Café. “What with this being our centenary year, we’re also hoping to encourage more young people to take up the sport so will be offering free taster sessions throughout the afternoon,” added Malcolm. “Hopefully it’ll prove another successful, tremendous day and we’ll have collection pots at the club, with all donations going to EACH.”
Photo of Mum Helen Sadler and Daughter Erin A major fundraiser inspired by Morrisons to support charities like East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) has already hit £1 million. The supermarket giant is working with national charity Together for Short Lives, which supports the UK’s children’s hospices, including EACH, which cares for children and young people across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. It is part of a flagship three-year-partnership launched in February. The aim is to raise vital funds for children’s hospices across the country, including EACH’s services at The Nook, near Norwich, The Treehouse, in Ipswich, and at Milton, near Cambridge. The hope is to raise £10 million over the course of three years – and in just over four months the figure already proudly stands at over £1m. EACH Director of Fundraising Kevin Clements said: “We said from the beginning that this would be transformational and what an amazing start to Morrisons’ fundraising partnership, hitting £1m already. “It’s incredibly exciting to think of the difference this money will make, in terms of the care and support we offer children, young people and families across East Anglia. “It’s amazing news and we’re so very grateful to Morrisons. “Both staff and customers should be extremely proud of all they are doing, making a tangible difference to help so many.” The partnership is benefitting children like eight-year-old Erin Sadler, who has a number of complex, life-threatening health issues, including some that affect her heart, kidneys and liver. It means she requires care 24 hours a day, seven days a week and both Erin and mum Helen receive care and support from EACH. Helen said: “Hitting this milestone so quickly really is a fantastic achievement. “The care and support we receive makes such a difference to myself and Erin, just as it does so many other families across East Anglia. “We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has contributed and played some part in this fundraising partnership. Keep up the amazing work!” EACH prides itself on its family-centred approach, caring not only for children and young people but also their parents, carers, brothers, sisters, grandparents and sometimes friends. They benefit from specialist nursing care, symptom management nursing, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies, care at end of life, bereavement support, counselling and volunteer services in the family home. Together for Short Lives CEO Andy Fletcher said: “The creativity and enthusiasm shown by Morrisons colleagues up and down the country during the first four months of our partnership has been amazing! “A huge thank you from Together for Short Lives to everyone who has worked so hard to reach the £1m milestone – it will make such a difference to families caring for a seriously ill child.” The partnership began with a ‘Butterfly Bonanza’, when staff and customers were encouraged to get involved and Together for Short Lives’ famous butterfly flew up and down the country in support of seriously ill children. Morrisons CEO David Potts added: “We’re pleased to have reached the £1m milestone for Together for Short Lives. “Our colleagues and customers are passionate about raising vital funds for local children’s hospices so they can provide seriously ill children and their families with opportunities to spend very highly valued time together.”
Photo of Griff Rhys Jones. Comedian Griff Rhys Jones has helped a leading children’s hospice scoop a coveted fundraising award thanks to its Happy Christmas Ipswich spectacular. East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) was victorious during the Chartered Institute of Fundraising East Anglia Awards ceremony on Tuesday night. The category was Event/Campaign of the Year and EACH prevailed thanks to its hugely-successful Happy Christmas Ipswich 2 showstopper, staged in collaboration with Griff and held at The Regent Theatre last December. The charity, which supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions, already knew it had been shortlisted and highly commended for the event, which raised a staggering £92,000. However, it was announced as the award winner during a virtual ceremony. Griff said: “Well, this is really Happy Christmas for EACH – and all its great work. The whole fundraising team is to be congratulated and so many people do so much. “Especially big thanks to all the artistes who visit ye olde Ippeswiche. Big names, big laffs and me. “Watch this space, though, because Happy Christmas Ipswich 3 is on its way. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without it. Bigger and bouncier and even more fun. A Christmas present for a really important service – one East Anglia can be proud of.” EACH Events Manager Becky Redbond was delighted to receive the award. She said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have won this very prestigious East Anglia Institute of Fundraising Award. “It’s fantastic and much-appreciated recognition for Happy Christmas Ipswich 2, which was such a resounding success last December. “We’re extremely thankful to Griff, who pulled out all the stops and is such a loyal and tireless supporter. “Thanks to him, this event was a major highlight of our fundraising year. He dipped into his book of celebrity contacts once again and did EACH proud. “Staff members and volunteers also pulled together and it truly was a team effort, starting with months of planning, followed by a huge reliance on so many people to make sure everything ran smoothly on the night. “It will live long in the memory and be remembered with huge fondness by everyone involved, as well as those fortunate enough to be there on the night.” Happy Christmas 2 was a fun-packed night of laughs, music and entertainment and followed the first event of its type, held in 2019. It featured household names including Eddie Izzard, Johnny Vegas, Stephen Fry and Clive Anderson, as well as music from West End star Ruthie Henshall. In addition, a series of fun clips of celebrities reading out their favourite cracker jokes was shown on the big screen before and during the show. Huge names including Ant and Dec, speaking from the set of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!, Graham Norton and David Walliams got in the spirit and responded to Griff’s request. Another highlight was a special film showed at the end of the first half, before cutting to a call-to-action donation page. It was about Erin Sadler, who has complex, life-threatening health conditions and receives care at The Treehouse, in Ipswich. The film featured a powerful interview with mum Helen and was well-received on the night, with one audience member donating £2,000. “Despite being one of the first major events of this nature since pre-Covid times, there was incredibly strong community and corporate engagement, tickets sold out within three days of a media launch and the event raised over £90,000,” added Becky. “Generating funds was the prime objective but the evening was also hugely successful in terms of raising awareness of the vital work we do. “Despite this success, we’re never content to rest on our laurels and the planning process is already well underway ahead of Happy Christmas Ipswich 3, in December.” Emily Carpenter, chair of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising East Anglia Awards committee, said EACH should be proud of its Happy Christmas Ipswich event. She said: “In one of the most competitive nomination categories, this event stood out to us as a brilliant example of cross-organisation collaboration. “It utilised networks and rallied a community together to surpass all expectations, both financial and in terms of awareness. “We were delighted to choose EACH as the winners of our Campaign/Event of the Year category for 2022.” In addition to The Treehouse, EACH has two other hospices – The Nook, just outside Norwich, and at Milton, near Cambridge. Photos from left to right – Clive Anderson, Ruthie Henshall and Johnny Vegas, Ruthie Henshall with Westdal and Hayward, Stephen Fry and The EACH volunteers.
Photo credit – Chantry Place Global lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters is arriving in Norfolk next year when it opens at Chantry Place in Norwich. Spread across two floors in the former Carluccio’s unit on the upper ground floor overlooking Chantry Square, with additional space on the lower ground floor, the store will feature a well-curated mix of on-trend women’s and men’s clothes. Paul McCarthy, general manager at Chantry Place, said: “Urban Outfitters has consistently been voted as the number one brand that our customers want at the Centre and this is hugely significant for Chantry Place and for Norwich to have such a leading global clothing and lifestyle brand investing with us. Urban Outfitters will strengthen the offering for on-trend men’s and women’s clothing, and compliments many of our other brands including Zara, H&M, Schuh and House of Fraser. This is just the latest, and not the last, in new brands coming to Chantry Place soon.” Urban Outfitters is a lifestyle retailer dedicated to inspiring customers through a unique combination of product, creativity and cultural understanding. Founded in 1970 in a small space across the street from the University of Pennsylvania, Urban Outfitters now operates over 200 stores in the United States, Canada and Europe, offering experiential retail environments and a well-curated mix of on-trend women’s and men’s clothes, from dresses, denim and graphics to shoes, hats, and bags, as well as beauty, lingerie, swim and a collection of handpicked vintage clothing known as Urban Renewal. Urban Outfitters also stocks a UO Home collection and a Music & Tech collection. The new store at Chantry Place is over 10,000 sq ft. The only other Urban Outfitters in East Anglia is in Cambridge. Other recent additions to Chantry Place include Whistles, Phase Eight and Hobbs. For more information on Chantry Place, visit www.ChantryPlace.co.uk or follow chantryplacenorwich on social media.
The 12th Man Radio Show, which is dedicated to helping men talk openly about mental health, by making it part of our everyday conversation, has been renewed by Future Radio, following the show’s success. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45 and Norfolk has one of the highest suicide rates in the UK. The struggles many of us faced during the pandemic brought mental health into even sharper focus, prompting Future Radio and the 12th Man campaign to come together to produce a show dedicated to getting men talking about their mental health. The 12th Man is a bit like a football crowd – when a team is playing well and winning, the crowd is happy and creates a positive atmosphere. However, the team actually needs the 12th Man more when it’s struggling for form, and the 12th Man Radio Show helps people to support their friends, family and colleagues with their mental health. The 12th Man campaign provides Mental Health First Aid training to trades and interest groups, giving men the knowledge and confidence to talk about mental health and to use these skills to be the 12th Man at work and in their social lives. Since the 12th Man Radio Show first aired on Future Radio, it has broadcast almost 30 episodes and featured a range of guests talking about their own personal circumstances, what they do to improve their mental health and how they’ve contributed to the 12th Man’s aims of developing a community that is skilled and confident enough to talk. The show’s success has meant that men feel more empowered to talk openly about the pressures and challenges of life, knowing that they don’t have to face their issues alone. Nick Little – Co-founder of the 12th Man Campaign and host of the 12th Man Radio Show said: “We are delighted to be able to continue our association with Future Radio. The show will help us with our aim of increasing awareness of mental health among men in Norwich and Norfolk, and we hope to inspire listeners to learn that talking is a strength” Christopher Remer – Business Development Manager at Future Radio said: “The 12th Man Radio Show is a great asset to Future Radio. Since the launch of the show we have been very proud to be involved with the 12th Man campaign and to play a part in lowering the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. Our partnership with Nick and the campaign has gone a long way toward helping us fulfill Future Radio’s charitable objectives. Providing a resource to benefit those struggling with mental health issues is particularly important now, with increasing reports of the mental health crisis taking its toll on so many. For further information please contact Christopher Remer on 01603 250 056 or c.remer@futureradio.co.uk. Photo – Nick Little, Director and Co-founder of the 12th Man Campaign
A Greater Anglia train. Credit: Greater Anglia Greater Anglia is urging people to avoid travelling on its trains this Saturday, as the rail service is due to be severely disrupted due to a strike by train drivers. Timetables are now available for this weekend’s Greater Anglia services. Over 90 per cent of Greater Anglia’s trains will not run on Saturday 2 July as members of train drivers’ union ASLEF carry out a 24-hour strike on the Greater Anglia network. There will be no regional or branch line services on Saturday. Other services will be dramatically reduced. There will be no Greater Anglia trains between Cambridge North, Cambridge and London Liverpool Street, but Great Northern will be running its usual Saturday services between Cambridge and London Kings Cross. Where trains are running, there will be a severely reduced service. The Norwich-London Liverpool Street intercity service will be limited just to six trains in each direction across the whole day, with the last train back to Norwich at 21.30. The Colchester-London Liverpool Street and Stansted Express services will also have reduced hours and significantly fewer trains, with later start and earlier finish times than normal, with the last train back from London to Colchester at 22.30 and from London to Stansted Airport at 21.55. Trains between Southend Victoria and London Liverpool Street will run across the usual operating hours, but with far fewer trains than normal – just one train an hour – and the last train from London back to Southend at 00.50. There will be no rail replacement buses to replace trains not running because of the strikes. Sunday services will start later in the morning than usual as the 24-hour strike has a knock-on effect into the next day. Passengers should check before they travel. First train times for the majority of services will be from 07.00/07.30, with the service getting back to normal by early afternoon. Anyone who has pre-booked tickets to travel on strike days can change them, use them to travel on the day before or up to two days after their original travel date, or apply for a refund by going back to their original retailer. Passenger assistance will be available as usual for all trains which are running. Passengers are recommended to plan their journey and book assistance in advance. People travelling to the Guns ‘N Roses concert at Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium will not be able to get to the stadium or back on Greater Anglia trains. Suggested alternatives include using the Victoria line on the Underground or using London Overground to get there. The strike will also affect people travelling to see Adele at Hyde Park on Saturday, who are also advised to make alternative arrangements. Services from other train operators in the region including c2c, GTR, Cross Country and EMR are due to run as planned on Saturday. Jamie Burles, Greater Anglia managing director, said: “Please avoid travelling on our trains this Saturday. Unfortunately, with our drivers on strike, it’s only possible to run a heavily reduced service and only on some routes. “We can’t replace all the trains not running due to the strike with rail replacement buses, so it will just be an extremely limited train service running on Saturday, so we strongly advise passengers to make alternative arrangements. “We are very sorry for the disruption this strike causes our customers. We know that many of our customers will have been looking forward to travelling on Saturday to see family and friends, for days out to the coast, for holidays and for the many concerts and sporting events in London. “Work is continuing at an industry level to try to resolve the dispute as soon as possible.” More information about how industrial action will affect rail journeys and how to apply for ticket changes or refunds are available on the Greater Anglia website. There will be no services running on the following routes on Saturday 2 July:
Between London Liverpool Street and Cambridge North
Between Norwich and Cambridge/Stansted Airport, Sheringham, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth
Between Ipswich and Cambridge, Peterborough, Felixstowe and Lowestoft
Between Marks Tey and Sudbury
All other branch lines: Hertford East to Broxbourne, Braintree to Witham, Southminster to Wickford, Harwich Town to Manningtree, Clacton/Walton-on-the-Naze to Colchester, Colchester Town to Colchester, Meridian Water to Stratford.
A very limited and much reduced service – with fewer trains running and so fewer seats available – will run on the following routes:
Norwich to London Liverpool Street intercity service – six trains in each direction for the whole day, with first and last trains from Norwich to Liverpool Street at 07.00 and 19.00, and first and last trains from Liverpool Street to Norwich at 09.30 and 21.30.
Colchester to London Liverpool Street stopping service – one stopping train every two hours, plus six intercity services in each direction across the whole day with the first and last stopping services from Colchester to London Liverpool Street at 06.43 and 20.43 and from London Liverpool Street to Colchester at 08.30 and 22.30.
Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street – one train an hour with first and last trains from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street at 04.00 and 23.00, and from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria at 05.36 and 00.50.
Stansted Express Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street – one train an hour with first and last trains from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street at 05.22 and 21.42 and from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport at 04.10 and 21.55
Chantry Place has unveiled the dinosaurs that have stomped into the Centre this summer for GoGoDiscover 2022 as it hosts six large T.rex sculptures and 30 Breakasaurus T.rex sculptures from now until 10th September 2022. As well as the return of Afternoon Tea-Rex, the T.rex that Chantry Place has sponsored, and the amazing T-Wrecks, new dinosaurs for 2022 include Sirdavidsaurus Rex, T-RAFFE, The Golden King and Paintosaurus. Chantry Place is a presenting partner of GoGoDiscover 2022 and also plays host to 30 mini Breakasaurus T.rex as part of the GoGoDiscover Learning & Community Programme with packs found on the dining terrace, in House of Fraser and in Langleys window at the Centre. The large sculptures can be found on each floor of the Centre, as well as on Chantry Square. Paul McCarthy, General Manager at Chantry Place, comments: “The 2021 trail was incredible but this year it has got even bigger with more dinosaurs to discover in Norwich and new Steppe Mammoth sculptures scattered around Norfolk. The dinosaurs we have this year are truly outstanding and children will love spotting all the animals on the Sir David Attenborough inspired one, and one even has braille – the first time a sculpture has had it. Break are also going to be at Chantry Place on a few select dates throughout the summer too, and we hope that the trail and auction this year raises lots of money for the charity . The creativity and skill shown by the local schools and community groups who have decorated the smaller T.rex sculptures is really inspiring and the sculptures have really brightened up the Centre.” The GoGoDiscover charity sculpture trail is delivered by East Anglian based children’s charity Break, in partnership with Wild in Art. Each sculpture has been decorated by local and national artists and sponsored by businesses from across the region. While the trail is free, people who have enjoyed the sculptures can donate to Break via text or on the website, so that Break can continue to transform futures and change the lives of vulnerable children and young people across the region. For more information on Chantry Place, visit www.ChantryPlace.co.uk or follow chantryplacenorwich on social media.