In this issue

THE NAME’S BONDS 140 years of iconic Norwich store.

CUTTING THE MUSTARD The artist who drew Colman’s top brands..

She's a real treasure, this National Trebor!

After time spent making TV shows such as The Great British Bake Off and QI, Sandi Toksvig can’t wait to come face-to-face with her audience again on her National Trevor tour, which includes a sold-out date in Norwich. Interview by James Rampton.

3 mins

Once Bonds, now John Lewis.. but always more than just a shop

It was 140 years ago when the son of a Norfolk farmer bought a drapery business in Norwich. Derek James takes a look at the long and colourful history of Bonds, which is now John Lewis, in the latest of our Working Lives series.

3 mins

Arthur has something to tell us...

He’s been a Grumpy Old Man for so long that he’d now just prefer a cup of tea. Arthur Smith’s new book shows a more mellow side to the comedian who has fond memories of his student days in Norwich. He chats to Angi Kennedy.

5 mins

Unique exhibition pays tribute to a superstar made in suffolk

He is a singing sensation across the globe, who has never forgotten his Suffolk roots. Here we look at a major exhibition celebrating the life, to date, of Ed Sheeran.

3 mins

Awars-winning homes are social housing at its best

It was a case of out with the old and in with the new. Derek James continues the story that he began in last month’s edition, of council housing in our region.

2 mins

Making a move towards an active later life

Increasing your activity levels when you’re older will help improve your health in later years, says the Norfolk County Council ‘Still young enough to . . .’ healthy ageing campaign. Dr Sarah Flindall GP, from Great Yarmouth, talks about why it’s so important to keep active in later life.

1 min

Looking on the bright side may improve your health

Christmas has gone and now we are moving into 2020. So let’s not dwell on the past but look forward positively. That may also be very good for our general health.

2 mins

Don't take a risk with those you are trusting to help you

The importance of finding an experienced and fully qualified therapist

3 mins

Live later life to the full.. by planning ahead

Debbie Harris, managing director at Autumna, and Jonathan Papworth, director at Person Centred Software, who together draw on 40 years of experience within the care sector, outline the benefits for those who plan in advance before they have a critical need.

3 mins

Having breakfast with the penguins in the falklands

Sea Lion Island is the most southerly of the Falklands and our nature writer Barry Madden spent a few days there, which impressed upon him how challenging life can be for those hardy souls, humans included, that choose it for their home. This piece was written there, and gives such an insight.

3 mins

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Nostalgia, gardening, advice, travel, puzzles and celebrity interviews all make a monthly appearance in East Anglia's best-loved magazine.“Let's Talk is a lifestyle magazine covering East Anglia, from North Essex to the “bump” that ...