Beckford & Lewis Financial Planning Ltd

07/09/2026

Something lovely for families this weekend!…

If you’re looking for something fun and free to do with the children, Brushes, Bobbins & Banter at St Mary’s Church looks well worth a visit.

Our neighbours at Diss Museum have a weekend of activities.

🖐️✨ BRUSHES, BOBBINS & BANTER – LITTLE HANDS, BIG FUN! ✨🖐️

🎨 MAKE • DISCOVER • EXPLORE!

📅 Saturday 12 September | 11am–4pm
📅 Sunday 13 September | 1pm–4pm

Bring the children along for a weekend of hands-on fun, creativity and discovery!

Tilly from DissCovered will be joining us both days with lots of activities for children to get stuck into:
🧵 Make your own lace bookmarks
🪭 Create lace fans
⚪ Cover polystyrene balls with lace
🎨 Dip scrunched lace in paint to create your own pictures
🐾 Make Scraplings – turn padded pieces of fabric into your own funny faces or animals!

And while you're creating, discover the fascinating story of Diss's industrial heritage:

🧹 Explore the history of the Aldrich Brush Factory
🧵 See lace-making demonstrations
🎧 Listen to recorded memories from local people
🏛️ Discover rare Diss Lace Association artefacts
☕ Take a break at our pop-up café
💬 Share your own memories and help preserve Diss's history

Whether you're a budding artist, a history detective or simply looking for something fun to do, there's something for everyone!

📍 St Mary's Church, Mount Street, Diss, IP22 4QQ

🎟️ FREE EVENT – No booking required

Bring the family and get hands-on with Diss's fascinating heritage! 👐✨

04/09/2026

02/09/2026

What is a Bond?

This is the debt of a company or government and acts like an “I owe you”.

An investor who buys a bond is in essence lending money to that institution in return for repayment on a specific date, plus regular interest payments. Also known as fixed income.

Beckford & Lewis Financial Planning Ltd is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved: 30/1/2026

26/08/2026

What is Equity?

Equity is the term for a share of ownership in a company, also known as a stock, which is listed and traded openly on a stock exchange.

Beckford & Lewis Financial Planning Ltd is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved: 30/1/2026

19/08/2026

What is an Asset class?

An asset class is a grouping of assets, such as equities, bonds, and property, that share characteristics.

Beckford & Lewis Financial Planning Ltd is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved: 30/1/2026

12/08/2026

What is Compounding?

Compounding involves reinvesting the income earned from your investment so your original amount grows and potentially generates additional earnings over time.

Beckford & Lewis Financial Planning Ltd is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved: 30/1/2026

07/08/2026

Rather than donating a generic hamper to the Rosedale Funeral Home Auction, we popped to see our neighbours and did a bit of shopping!!! 🛍️

Flories Diss Larter and Ford - Ironmongers Ltd D.A.Browne & Son, Butchers Darcy & Co Leslie Ward Gifts Diss Publishing Bookshop The Mere Coffee Shop Fredricks Fine Foods

Our donation is just one of MANY lots, take a look. The bidding form is available on the Rosedale website or you can email Lucy Coote [email protected] and she can send you the whole catalogue and bidding form in one email.

Happy Bidding 😊

05/08/2026

What is Capital Gains Tax?

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit when you sell or dispose of something that has increased in value. Items subject to CGT are known as ‘chargeable assets’.

Beckford & Lewis Financial Planning Ltd is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved: 30/1/2026

05/08/2026

Lunch with a view today.:.. wondering if those clouds 🌧️ will bring rain!!
We have been out shopping for prizes for the Rosedale Funeral Home auction next week.

Now sat with a Harris’s Hog roast. Shopping is hungry business!!

04/08/2026

Losing a partner, a parent, or going through a divorce, are among the most difficult life experiences you can face. It can happen quickly too, without much warning. Not only will there be strong and complex emotions to deal with, but for many women it means a sudden and significant change to their finances.

For some women it might be the first time they’ve had to manage a property, investments, or a large sum of cash on their own.

Making decisions about your wealth at such pivotal points in life can be stressful and overwhelming. So how can women be confident they’re making the right choices for their future when their finances change
overnight?

Read more: https://www.beckfordandlewis.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/when-finances-change-overnight-inheritance-divorce-and-new-responsibilities