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The Bury St Edmunds &District Flyer 2011. Views and opinions mentioned are not necessarily those of the editor or proprietor and no responsibility will be taken for the accuracyof information contained herein. For further information on advertising in the Flyer, please call 01284 774 778 email:[email protected] -
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Ring Quest Returns!Thepopular Ring Quest eventreturns to the West StowAnglo-Saxon village during theFebruary half term from Saturday19 - 27 February with a new Questto be unravelled. Over the years,hundreds of families have solvedthe riddles to collect runes whichunlock the quest and there is aprize for the selected correctentry.
Ring Quest is thechance for Visitorsto experience a
little bit of Tolkiens'sworld and a little of
the real MiddleEarth.
It is an event for visitors of all ageswhether or not they are Tolkienfans.
As part of the Ring Questexperience, visitors can have a goat archery with local expert Ken
Robbins, take part in a fancy dress competition, even have a chancemeeting with an 'orc' that has been spotted in the area. The Orcs arethe villains in the stories of J.R.R.Tolkien.
Participants can complete the Quest with a visitto Moyses Hall and discover items of witchcraft,
battle items, journeys and jewellery.
The Ring Quest event will run between 10am and 5pm every day fromSaturday 19 to Sunday 27 February. Up to five people can take part, ata cost of £8 per pack (max 2 adults), including free admission toMoyse's Hall. Under fives are free. There is no need to book. Last admission for the Quest is at 3pm. Ring Quest is an excellent valueevent for visitors of all ages whether or not they are Tolkien fans. Over theyears hundreds of families have enjoyed the event and return year afteryear.
For more information on this and other events at West Stow please
telephone 01284 728718.
Active Business CentreLaunches New Website
The Active Business Centre is celebrating 21 years inbusiness at St Andrew's Castle. Since opening it'sdoors in 1990 the centre has been home to over100 businesses large and small, providing servicedoffices and business support at every level, from telephone
answering to full secretarial services, for loneentrepreneurs to fully fledged multinational
organisations, Accountants to Zoologists, Beauticians toPsychologists - the centre continues to provide a supportive, secure envi-ronment in which to work and develop business.
New Websitehttp://www.activebusinesscentre.co.uk
As part of the on-goingimprovement and developmentof the business centre a newwebsite has been launched.
You request call backs and makeenquiries about all the servicesavailable.
For more information about the Active Business Centre you can contactRachel Pullen on 01284 01284 764008http://www.activebusinesscentre.co.uk/
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Street sweepings becomecompost instead of landfill
A trial scheme to compost street sweepings has suc-cessfully diverted 526 tonnes of material from landfill.
St Edmundsbury Borough Council runs ten road sweeping vehicles to keep road gutters and pavementsin the borough clear. Between June and October atrial collected the equivalent of 51 full bin lorry loads ofmaterial. The sweepings are predominantly soil andorganic compostable material but also contain a smallamount of litter which is separated out and recycled.Forest Heath District Council has now joined thescheme which has been put into full operation.
Cllr Peter Sevens, St Edmundsbury Borough CouncilCabinet member for Environment said;
"The material we are collecting has a highorganic content, making it ideal for
composting. The key to the scheme was infinding a supplier who could transport and
process it. The borough has an enviable recycling record and I am delighted that this
scheme has been a success."
Hardwick Shopping PrecinctOverthe years the council has made land available for various purposes and granted long leaseswith a requirement on the tenant to build premises to an agreed brief and specification.
The council has now decided to sell off some of its freehold interests and the next sale will takeplace on 18 February 2011 at an auction arranged by Lambert Smith Hampton of UK House, 180Oxford Street, London W1D 1NN, experts in the field. Further sales will probably take place in duecourse.
The sale will not affect the occupants of the precinct properties as all leases remain unchanged.Auctioneers' details can be accessed at www.lsh.co.uk
Cupid has arrived on the High StreetRomanticsare being given the chance to declare their true love in front of thousands by postinga Love Note in a BHF Shop window - playing a crucial part in the fight against heart disease whilemaking someone's day this Valentine's Day.Getting involved couldn't be easier - simply pop down to your local shop between the January 17and February 14 and for a suggested donation of £1 you can declare your love in the shop win-dow for all to see. Local businesses are also being encouraged to 'show their softer side' by spon-soring a Love Note.
Copy Deadline For March 2011: 25 / 03 / 2011
Your Flyer guide to what's on this monthin your area - February
Chris Packham - A Wild Life ExposedMonday 14th February 7.30pm. Using a seriesof his astonishing images Chris charts a quest
to reflect the pure beauty of the nature hehas long loved and dreamed of encounter-
ing. Spa Pavilion www.spapavilion.org
Woodland Ramble with the Head ForesterTuesday 15 February, 10am start. Take a 6mile ramble in the footsteps of the Herveys
with the head of park and forestry for IckworthPark. Booking essential on 01284 769505
(Theatre Royal Booking agency).
Wedding Open DayGlemham Hall is hosting a Wedding Open
Day on Sat 19 Feb 2011 from 10-4pm (FreeEntry) Come and see Glemham Hall dressedup for a wedding. Enjoy some tea and cake
while you view the Hall and Gardens.Located off the A12 between Woodbridge
and Saxmundham. Enquiries: 01728 746704www.glemhamhall.co.uk
Feelgood Factor with Simmons & SimmonsSaturday 19th February 7.30pm. After their
huge success in 'Seaside Special' at Cromerand Felixstowe in 2009 and 2010 Father andSon comedy duo Simmons and Simmons areback with their very own show. Spa Pavilion
01394 282126.
Lambing season - The sounds of springMid February - mid March. Come and seethe new lambs near the Dower House at
Ickworth in the West of the County. Every daya delight for the ears and eyes and eyes asthe new lambs brave the cold and delights
of their new home. Keep an eye on our website for details:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ickworth. Park andGarden admission applies
DAY COURSE - Try your hand at Chain mailat Sutton Hoo
Saturday 19 February, 11 - 4pm. Learn thefascinating history and techniques of chain
mail. Create your own piece of chain mail totake home and get you started. Materials
and light lunch included. £25. Booking essen-tial on 01394 389714.
Calling all Brides to be - Wedding FairSunday 20 February. Contact the West Wing
at Ickworth for more details on 01284 735957
Gruesome Graves TourSaturday 21 Feb - Monday 25 February,
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, between12 noon and 2pm. A special tour of the bur-
ial mounds for youngsters - don't forget tobring an adult! Places limited so please arrive
early and book on the day. Normal admis-sion for Sutton Hoo applies.
Get Crafty! Tuesday 22 Feb and Thursday 24 February,
11-1pm and 2-4pm Drop in and make an Anglo-Saxon shield fit for
a warrior. Normal admission to Sutton Hooapplies.
Elaine Paige in ConcertWednesday 23rd February 7.30pm. Ipswich
The Chuckle Brothers "Barry Potty and his FullBlood Brother Paul in the Ghostly Shadows"
Saturday 26th February 2.30pmJoin Paul and Barry Chuckle in their latest
hilarious adventure. Featuring ghosts, ghoulsand spectacular magic in this exhilarating
brand new show. Guaranteed fun for all thefamily from ages 3 to 103!Spa Pavilion 01394 282126.
Constable Country Ramble:Langham Church
Saturday 26 February, 10am - 1.30pm. Letone of our experienced guides lead you on a3.5 hour (7 mile) walk along the Stour Valley,please book in advance on 01206 298260.
Swan LakePerformed by The Russian State Ballet &
Orchestra of SiberiaSaturday 26th February, 2.30pm & 7.30pm.The greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an
immortal love story filled with magic, emotionand beauty. Ipswich Regent Theatre. 01473
433100. www.ipswichregent.co.uk
Night at the Museum! Saturday 26 Feb, 7 - 9pm
Discover Sutton Hoo at night with a special
Gruesome Graves tour and exhibition visit.Come face to face with royalty and meet
King Raedwald himself. Then head to the caféfor hot chocolate and marshmallows. £4.
Booking essential on 01394 389714.
Make and Take Anglo-Saxon Crafty Dayat the Hoo
Sunday 27 February, 11-1pm & 2-4pm Make your very own Anglo-Saxon pot or
jewellery. £7 adult £3 child, materialsincluded.
Every TuesdayKnit 'n' Natter Group 'Bags of Handles' Walton,
Felixstowe, 6pm - 9pm, knit, natter and browsethrough hundreds of knitting magazines
available to the group.
Ipswich Folk Dance Club, St Johns U.R.C,Cowper St, 8pm - 10pm. Experience not nec-essary, as all dances are walked through first,
and then called. For full details 01473212085.
Every Wednesday Open Drum Group. Djembes, samba drums,bells and shakers, Henley Community Centre,
Ipswich 7.30pm -9.30pm. £5 or £3 concs.Drums available to borrow, beginners wel-
come, Eddie 07948 359405
Every ThursdayIpswich Country Market, Rushmere Village Hall,Humber Doucy Lane, 10.15am to 11:30am,Local Food, Handmade Crafts Open to all,
Free Entry
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Symonds RoadMoreton Hall
Heavygoods vehicles including some enormousarticulated trucks are still using Symonds Road toget from the A14 to Lawson Place. The problem isbeing addressed, including checking if the wording on the weight restriction signs is appropriate. If this doesn't get sorted out, thecounty council have a community Lorry Watchscheme and I will get details to the residents whoare most affected by this nuisance.
School Crossing PatrolsThere is mounting frustration and anger over the decimation of countycouncil services. One of the more recent daft ideas is to abolish theschool crossing patrols. I understand the annual saving are around£174,000 for the whole of Suffolk which, in the grand scheme of things, ispeanuts and certainly less than some of the infamous individual salariesof the council hierarchy. The amount for Bury is £15,000 and it's greatthat Bury Town Council is looking to take over the service here. I'veadded my support to the on-line petition athttp://www.ipetitions.com/petition/saveourlollipops/ If it's still running bythe time this is printed, you may wish to do the same. There's an old saying about knowing the cost of everything but the value of nothing;how very true.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Our beloved county council have also decided to amalgamate Suffolk'sFire and Rescue Control Centre with Cambridgeshire, again to savemoney but at a cost of lost local knowledge, expertise and jobs.Although jobs may be available for some Suffolk staff in Cambridgeshire,it's going to add a significant amount of travelling time to their alreadylong shift. It's worth noting that it's not just the rank and file firefighters whooppose this move, with senior staff also concerned by the
implications. Their objections were supported by opposition politicalgroups and myself who believe that if the professionals are concerned,we should all be concerned. Again, another cost versus value example.
Suffolk's Country ParksThe county council are also looking to stop funding country parks. I concede that this is one area where community involvement could beappropriate but it's all moving too quickly to get proper structures inplace. Again, there is a petition with the following link.http://petitions.web-labs.co.uk/suffolkcc/public/Save-Suffolk-s-Country-Parks
Master Plan for Bury St EdmundsBy the time you read this, the borough council will be consulting on amasterplan vision for Bury. I shudder when I hear about council consultations as they invariably mean they will tell us what they intenddoing whether or not we agree. The whole of Bury must stand firm onthis and ensure the council know exactly what the community willaccept. This includes, I suggest, a vision that is more than just grabbingevery penny of growth area funding at a cost of unlimited development. I will keep you posted.
Cllr Trevor Beckwith Eastgate and Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds
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Half Term Fun with Holidayactivities at Moyse's Hall
Halfterm is fun packed at Moyse'sHall Museum in Bury St Edmundswith activities throughout the weekfor all the family. Continue theRing Quest theme from West Stowby reclaiming the hidden ringswithin this ancient site.
Saturday 19 February sees anafternoon of entertainment with'Pearl in the Egg' a musical duospecializing in medieval musicwith a variety of instrumentsincluding harp, rebec, shawm andpercussion.
Take the opportunity to drop in onWednesday 23 February and have a go at stitching and sewing. Fun forchildren but parents and grandparents welcome as well.
Saturday 26 February February sees the return of Editha, medievalcraftswoman with hands-on crafts for all the family.
All these extra events are included in normal admission by HeritageTicket. Moyse's Hall opens from 10am to 5pm (last entry 4pm) every dayexcept Bank Holidays. Further details can be obtained from 01284757160 or visit www.moyseshall.org.
Thetford Open GardensWHEN the hard winter frosts come to an end, many
gardens start to show the first signs of new life.
Traditionally,proud Thetford gardeners have waited until the annualThetford Open Gardens event, in June, to show off their gardens to thepublic in aid of St Nicholas Hospice Care. This year, the charity is hopingsome will open the gates a little earlier as part of its first Spring Pop-UpGardens initiative.
Liz Hodgson, Thetford Open Gardens organiser, said: "Between now andthe end of April, we're asking gardeners to open up their gardens assoon as they look interesting in the spring.
"If you're expecting eye-catching snowdrops or daffodils to appear, or ifyour garden looks colourful even when not in the full bloom of summer,we would like you to get in touch."
Those taking part will be asked to open their gardens to the public forfour hours on a Sunday of their choice. Organisers just need two weeks'notice so they can advertise and arrange insurance. Open gardens willbe advertised by the Tourist Information Centre, on Facebook and in theevents column of the Thetford and Brandon Times.
Liz added: "This is something a little bit different to the normal summerevent, so we really hope Thetford's gardeners will sign up. Be proud ofyour early spring gardens and share them with the community"The main Thetford Open Gardens event will take place this year onSunday, June 26, from 11am-5pm.
For more information or to register your garden, contact Liz on 01842753872.
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Suffolk Circle is here!Suffolk Circle, an exciting newmembership organisation for people over 50 living in Suffolk, isnow open for new members inBury St Edmunds and the surrounding villages. Membershipis open to anyone over the age of50 living in Suffolk. As a memberyou will be able to go out andabout, get things done and learnnew things.
Belinda Bell, the ManagingDirector said the organisation aimsto improve people's lives throughbuilding skills, capabilities and relationships. "It's an additionalway people can live richer andmore fun lives".
As a member each month you will receive a social calendar containinga diverse range of get-togethers from walks in the woods to a BurnsNight Ceilidh, from lunch together to seeing the Cuban Creole Choir!Suffolk Circle connects members to meet up and share interests. TheCircle also link members to local helpers who can lend a hand to getthings done. These tasks can be anything from practical tasks such asputting up shelves or gardening, or could be about learning things suchas how to send a text message or set up a Facebook account to keepin touch with family around the world. Membership costs £2.50 a monthor £30 per year.
The Circle is a not-for-profit organisation and will initially operate in Bury StEdmunds and the surrounding villages. Over 2011 the Circle will extendcoverage to Sudbury, Stowmarket and the villages in between. Theorganisation will roll out to cover the rest of Suffolk over the following twoyears.
Janet Walker, one of the founder members involved in the developmentof the model in Suffolk, said "I joined to have more of a social life and toget a bit of help with things around the house. Since joining I have hadsome help at home and been out to some fantastic events!"
If you would like to know more about Suffolk Circle or to join call theteam on 01284 774880 or visit www.suffolkcircle.org.uk
Abbeygate ceremonial securedWorkhas begun to ensure that a historic monument at the centre ofarrangements for a homecoming parade will be open to the public.
Abbeygate, a historic building dating back to 1327, was closed forinspection on 24 December, when mortar and masonry damaged byrecent cold weather began falling from the structure. It is an importantgateway between the Abbey Gardens and Angel Hill used by thousandsof people, and on Saturday 15 January, by 1 Squadron RAF Regimentwho are due to march through it at the beginning of their homecomingparade.
To ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum, St Edmundsbury BoroughCouncil is having an inner tunnel of scaffolding constructed, which willallow the gate to be used while English Heritage, the organisationresponsible for its maintenance and repair, undertakes any remedialwork necessary.
Cllr John Griffiths MBE, Leader of St Edmundsbury Borough Council said,
"Bury's unique heritage adds greatly to the town's quality of life and StEdmundsbury will continue to do everything it can to both preserve and
protect it. We are happy to be working with English Heritage to makesure that the Abbeygate continues to be enjoyed not only today but
everyday, and for generations to come."
Local businesses in Suffolk havebeen challenged to recruit 100
apprentices in 100 daysTheSuffolk 100 in 100 challenge, backed bythe National Apprenticeship Service, waslaunched at West Suffolk College in January[January 11 2011] to an audience of localbusiness people and training providers. The campaign aims to increase awareness
of the benefits of Apprenticeships and the millions of pounds worth ofnew funding available to support Apprenticeship opportunities. Teresa Logan, Employer Services director for the National ApprenticeshipService, said an Apprenticeship is a framework which allows employersto develop existing and new staff. An NVQ qualification establishes competence and the Technical Certificate provides the underpinningknowledge which enables the Apprentice to do the job. She said: "There is hardly an occupation which doesn't have anApprenticeship. Employers say that most Apprentices are making a validcontribution within six months. They report higher retention rates." Teresa said that, at the last count, within Suffolk there were 1200 applicants seeking Apprenticeships but only 60 vacancies on the NASVacancy matching service. That is why the NAS wants to increase uptake, and to make sure employers know that funding to support the wages of an Apprentice isavailable until March. Chairman of West Suffolk College governors Richard Carter said it wasappropriate for the launch event to be held at the College, which is thebiggest provider of Apprenticeships in Suffolk. He said that Apprenticeships are not confined to traditional craft tradesbut, with over 200 frameworks, they cover everything from pharmacy ordental nursing to sustainable waste management. He said that the College works with more than 700 employers, andemploys seven Apprentices itself. Katy Meekings, a Business Administration Apprentice at West Suffolk
College, said she had gained a tremendous amount of confidenceand experience of the world of work, as well as achieving a nationallyrecognised qualification. She said she looks forward to progressing to amore senior role.
Hospice UpdateHospice Needs More "Friends"
Wouldyou like to help support your local Hospice, by telling others whatit does and organising fundraising events? If so, St Nicholas HospiceCare wants to hear from you. The Hospice is looking for like-minded people to join and form 'Friends'groups across the West Suffolk and Thetford region. Once up and running, the groups could organise one-off and regularfundraising events in aid of the charity, for example coffee mornings,quiz nights, concerts, race nights, plant sales or supper clubs. Community Fundraisers Ian Norris and Sue Long will be on hand to helpthe Friends. Sue said: "Friends groups are another way of spreading the word andgenerating support for the Hospice. "Friends don't have to organise big events - they could just hold regularget-togethers. Whatever they choose to do, Ian and I will be there tosupport them every step of the way - we have the tools to help withadvertising and can help with publicity materials, too."Ian said he was very keen to see more Friends groups formed, becausethey provided a local focus of support for the Hospice. "Not only that, but helping the Hospice in this way is very fulfilling," hesaid. "Many of our existing Friends thoroughly enjoy utilising their skills forthe benefit of the community." Groups already exist in Newmarket, Thetford and Rickinghall, but newmembers are welcome. A group is currently being formed in Mildenhall- again more members are needed - while it is hoped to set up newgroups in areas including Lavenham, Sudbury, Brandon and Haverhill. People of any age and with any background can get involved. For more information or to register your interest in becoming a friend,contact Partnerships Fundraising Manager Kevin Clements on 01284715595 or email [email protected]
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Heat-loss diagnosticdiscount for businesses
WestSuffolk businesses arebeing offered a dramati-cally discounted opportu-nity to prevent energywaste thanks to an initiativeby St EdmundsburyBorough Council and WestSuffolk Green BusinessForum.
The infra-red thermal imag-ing survey gives a detailedpicture of where a buildingis losing heat and wasting
money. The survey company, IRT Surveys (East Anglia) Limited, also usesthe imaging to estimate the cost of the heat waste both financially andin CO2 emissions.
More information is available on the council website at: www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/sebc/live/ThermalImage.cfm
A limited number of placesare available on a firstcome first served basis forsnapshot external surveysat a cost of £100 exclud-ing VAT. The usual cost is inexcess of £250.
To book a discounted sur-vey, please e-mail yourpurchase order to
[email protected] using the e mail title "GBF ThermalImaging Survey". Please make your purchase order out to StEdmundsbury Borough Council, Environmental Health and HousingServices West Suffolk House Western Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk,IP33 3YU
If you require any further information or wish to discuss any points raised,please contact Andrew Oswald on (01284) 757622.
Calling all clubs and societies!Submityour club and society news to The Bury Flyer. Emailmarc.mason@flyeronline or send in your reports to our postal address, StAndrews Castle, 33 St Andrews Street South, Bury-st-Edmunds IP33 3PH
ITFC Children'sBirthday Parties
Celebrate your child's birthday in style this yearwith Ipswich Town Football Club!
ITFCchildren's birthday parties offer childrenaged 5 - 13 years an unforgettable and actionpacked 2 hour birthday party experience at the
home of the 'Super Blues',Ipswich Town Football Club.
The celebrating youngsterswill get to take part in a funfootball session outside onthe ITFC practice pitch, abehind the scenes tour ofthe stadium and will alsoenjoy a delicious birthdayparty tea. Each child willalso receive a party bagas a memento of the spe-cial day and the birthdaychild will be given a spe-cial gift and signed birth-day card from the ITFC FirstTeam. Full coloured partyinvitations are also includ-ed in the party package.
A personalised ITFC birth-day cake can also be pur-chased at an additionalcost of £10.
The ITFC Charitable Trust willliterally take care of every-
thing for you, leaving you to sit back, relax and enjoy your child's specialday. Each party comes with its own designated party host who will lookafter the birthday child and his/her guests ensuring your child and friendshave an incredible birthday party experience.
ITFC children's birthday parties are offered every non matchdaySaturdays with 3 different time slots to choose from; 11am - 1pm,1.30pm - 3.30pm and 4pm - 6pm. We also offer mid week parties whichrun on non matchday Wednesdays, 4.15pm - 6.15pm.
Prices will be frozen until March 31st despite the VAT rise with the cost perchild just an amazing £12! A minimum number of 10 guests per party isrequired.
To make a booking or for further information contact ITFC Charitable Truston 0845 1369333, email [email protected] or visit itfccharitabletrust.org.uk.
Your GardenSponsored by Ken Crowther
We'vehad a lot of snow andthen heavy rainfall, and wemust not forget that veryoften this can be the coldestmonth of the year, but, if weget milder spells that willencourage the growth ofplants. You may evenventure out yourself to dosome real gardening, insteadof sitting in doors readingseed catalogues. Mostgardeners, however, will be
spending their time looking forward to warmer weather with indoor seedsowing in mind perhaps on the kitchen or bedroom windowsills.
Watch and wait till the days start to get longer and light levels start toincrease. Some seeds are hardy and will germinate quickly and makeseedling plants in just a few weeks - others are tender, take many weeksto grow to flowering and can't be planted out until frosts are finished inMay. These slow, tender ones, often called Half-Hardy Annuals (HHA) arethe seeds that need the space and warmth of indoor cultivation.Among them are bedding geraniums, regal pelargoniums, beddingbegonias (B. semperflorens), salvia and verbena. For maximum germination of small and relatively expensive seeds, sow them in goodSeed & Cutting Compost. Follow the instructions on each packet andplace the tray in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimumtemperature of 70-75F (21-24C). Provide a steady soil temperature bothday and night for best results
For me it is too early to prune established bush roses, I like to do it at thebeginning of March. Importantly though, gather up all fallen leaves andany other foliage that show the dark brown patches of rose blackspotdisease. By removing foliage that was infected last year you will reducethe carry over of the disease to next season's growth. New this year isthe launch of a new RoseClear Ultra product that promises better thanever systemic control of sap-sucking pests and the three main diseasesthat affect roses. If your roses suffered from blackspot disease last year,remember to start spraying your rose bushes when buds burst in March,so that they have a clean start to the season. Also give them a goodfeed of a balanced fertilizer to get them going
Last but not least, I can't finish without mentioning my favourite earlybulb: snowdrops. They will be blooming soon if we get mild weather.Remember to divide any overcrowded clumps immediately after flowering has finished as the bulbs move much better when the plant isin leaf, also called 'in the green'.
If in doubt about anything in the garden e-mail me at: www.gardeningwithken.com or Twitter: kenthegardener
