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WELCOME October is the month when autumn brings us mists and stormy weather, when the landscape resonates with rich burnt colours of rust and orange, deepening reds and chocolate browns. The days are getting shorter and thoughts are turning to pumpkins and fireworks and the clock inevitably starts ticking in the run down to festive times to come.

It’s also a month in Suffolk that is extraordinarily rich in culture with a clutch of festivals so numerous that you’d almost think it was high summer. There’s Laugh East, Ipswich School Music Festival, Suffolk Festival of Ideas, Halesworth Arts Festival, The Big Draw in Framlingham and that’s not forgetting SPILL – an international festival of cutting edge performance art in Ipswich.

It’s also Breast Cancer Awareness month – so in this issue we have tracked down the highly successful Art for Cure fundraisers and some of the works they sold at their £175,000 Glemham Hall sale. Plus for those who feel it’s time for a lifestyle change, for either health or weight reasons, we have met a truly inspirational Suffolk man, Lawrence Farrow who has changed his life through the power of juicing.

Essential Suffolk has also taken a special look at Woodbridge, celebrating what a wonderful place it is to live, work and shop. Check out pages 33 to 45. Plus there’s lots of reading with food and drink, fashion, interiors and property too.

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Pub Dog Walk

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Food & Drink

In and around the pretty village of Kersey

Art for Cure The award-winning fundraisers look to the future

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October Festivals

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Laugh East, Ipswich School Festival of Music, The Big Draw, Halesworth Arts Festival, Spill, Suffolk Festival of Ideas

Juice Power

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Suffolk in Brief News from around the county

What’s On Where to go and what to see in Suffolk in October

How Lawrence Farrow changed his health

Wilderness Reserve

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Reclaiming Suffolk’s landscape heritage

Essential Explores A walking tour of Woodbridge

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Homes & Interiors

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Property

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Mini Previews Suffolk Songfest at Snape Maltings, Night Must Fall at the New Wolsey and Run at Dance East

Chef ’s Recipe from the Sibton White Horse, Christmas dining ideas and a gallery of good food pubs and restaurants to visit

Children’s rooms made special

A selection of our county’s finest homes for sale

Highlights from Suffolk’s social calendar

Fashion Autumn shades and bright additions

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CHARITY CHAMPIONS October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Suffolk’s record-breaking Art For Cure fundraising team is already planning ahead to the next couple of years. Anne Gould speaks to Emma Lloyd, one of the directors

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raising money for charity and we know that many of the people who bought from us at Glemham Hall made the purchase because their lives had been touched by breast cancer in some way.”

he art, prints and sculptures have been sold, installed and are creating joy in purchasers’ homes along with a handsome donation of £100,000 being made to Breast Cancer Now, Britain’s largest breast cancer charity. Talks are now underway about how best to use the additional money raised at Glemham Hall back in the spring, to help women in Suffolk who are currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

According to Emma Lloyd, they were overwhelmed and delighted by the support for the event. “The incredible success of this year’s event shows that the sale of art is an excellent way of

Bright Star by Henrietta Dubrey

The event itself, back in May, was the biggest art show outside London in 2016, attracted more than 8,000 people and, thanks to the ongoing sale of prints and sculpture, the total raised is continuing to go up. “It was an amazing event, the weather was kind to us and we couldn’t quite believe the number of people who came over the weekend – not just to buy art but to enjoy lunch, afternoon tea or simply enjoy the amazing house and gardens at Glemham Hall and make a

donation. We were so fortunate to have a fantastic army of volunteers, sponsors and artists who helped create the most wonderful atmosphere.”

Beyond raising £175,000, the hard work of the organising committee has paid dividends in many ways for example with plaudits from Breast Cancer Now and its CEO Baroness Delyth Morgan.

Emma says that when they made their huge cheque presentation at the Breast Cancer Now HQ in London, they learned that theirs was the highest private fundraising donation this year.

The £100,000 they donated, she added, will be used to specifically help research into secondary breast cancer projects. ‰

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Art for Cure In addition, Art For Cure have also been crowned winners of the Suffolk Coastal Business & Community Awards in the Charity Champion category. With longterm plans to become a charity, Art for Cure is also meeting Ipswich Hospital this month to see how they can work together to help women undergoing treatment. “We are planning to become a grant-making charity but in the meantime are looking to make a really positive contribution to lives this year.”

Red Ribbon by Carol Peace

The Orange Monster by Polly Johnston

On the back of the Great Glemham event, Art for Cure is busy organising what they are doing next and plans are already underway for a number of popup events for 2017, details of which are being finalised. The date has also been set for the next main art and sculpture sale at Glemham Hall, which will be 5th to 7th May 2018.

“The last few years have shown us that art is a very powerful way to fund raise and of course, bring a lot of joy to people in their homes. We found a lot of sculpture was bought for the first time this year, much by people who perhaps hadn’t thought of putting art in their gardens before. The overwhelming feedback we received from buyers was that they felt they could buy art from us with confidence, knowing the collection had been so carefully curated.”

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Obviously Art for Cure is hoping to repeat this in 2018 and are already considering up and coming new artists.

“We want to build on the success of our record-breaking event this year and retain the huge excitement for Art for Cure at Glemham Hall every two years, whilst bringing fresh talent and a sense of anticipation to each event” Emma added.

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SUFFOLK in brief Following the awarding of a digital licence in 2015 BBC Radio Suffolk will be available to listeners on DAB from October 7.

Listeners will need to rescan their digital radio when the service launches. Older digital radios will need to have a ‘full scan’ or ‘rest of world’ scan to receive the new stations, which will be on VHF Block 10C. Postcode level coverage details will appear soon via the official checker at www.getdigitalradio.com.

A retirement home primarily for farmers has been recognised for the outstanding way it cares for its residents. Manson House in Bury St Edmunds has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and social care in England. The inspection took place unannounced on June 13. Manson House is owned by the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I), a charity which provides financial help to people from the farming community. Manson House offers 31 ensuite rooms (including three suitable for couples) and 23 self-contained flats for independent living. During the past four years, R.A.B.I. has spent more than £6m developing facilities at the home. As well as receiving an overall ‘good’ rating, Manson House received an ‘outstanding’ mark for ‘caring’. Inspectors also rated the home ‘good’ in the categories of ‘safe’, ‘well-led’, ‘effective’ and ‘responsive’. To read more visit www.essentialsuffolk.com/manson

The Spa Pavilion Theatre is celebrating after a winning night at this month’s Suffolk Coastal Business & Community Awards. The Spa Pavilion fought off stiff competition to win ‘Best New Business’ which was sponsored by Suffolk Coastal District Council. This independently owned theatre at Felixstowe, has been refurbished and opened two new restaurants, employing 30 new staff and all in less than 12 months.

Director for the Spa Pavilion, Ray Anderson said “We were amazed. It was wonderful to be nominated as finalists and so to win was the icing on the cake for us. This award is a testament to all of the hard work put in by

the whole team here at the Spa. To open a theatre and keep it attractive to top name acts is a big challenge, especially for an independent. We can’t do it without the support of our audiences. We hope that with our packed Autumn line-up just announced, people will continue to vote by booking tickets and helping us to keep live entertainment by the sea.” For full details of the shows coming up go to www.felixstowespa.co.uk

A scrumptious dessert is a perfect way to end a meal – so why not make that the main attraction? Local award winning hearing care specialists, The Hearing Care Centre invites you to attend their very popular pudding club which gives the opportunity for dessert lovers to spend an evening in pudding paradise at The Swan, Westerfield. You will not only be allowed but positively encouraged to sample every dessert on the menu, and at the same time raise money for the fantastic charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Tickets are just £17.50 so round up some friends, be a bit naughty and treat yourselves to a night of indulgence in aid of a great cause!

For more details visit www.essentialsuffolk.com/pudding-club

Christies Care, the national in-home care provider, is working with Circus Petite, a new Suffolk touring Circus, to put on a special free performance for people with learning disabilities at Woodbridge Rugby Club on Monday 3rd October at 1pm. Circus Petite is a brand new touring circus from Ipswich, which is continuing its debut tour around Suffolk towns and villages this month. Acts include the amazing Justo the Clown, jugglers, tight and slack rope walking (tight rope that swings) hula-hooping, unicycling, magic, diablo, acrobatics, poi artists and lots more.

Christies Care’s specialist Learning Disabilities Team have been advising the Circus on how to ensure the performance is a positive, enjoyable experience for all and easily accessible for the audience. They are being supported by Woodbridge Rugby Club, home of the Wheeled Warriors wheelchair rugby team, who are providing their facilities for free for this performance.

To read more visit www.essentialsuffolk.com/circus-petite

On Monday 19 September Saskia Clark, GB Gold Medallist in the 470 Sailing at the Rio Olympics, opened the newly refurbished indoor sports facilities at the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook.

Saskia, originally from Essex, is now based in Weymouth but continues to have strong links with her childhood sailing club on Mersea Island and is well-known to many of the Royal Hospital School parents and pupils who sail there. Paul Hardman, Director of Sport, said, “this fantastic new development provides superb facilities for a wide range of abilities, a first-class environment to develop high level sporting potential and access to variety of sports from martial arts to climbing and yoga to basketball”. To read more visit www.essentialsuffolk.com/saskia-clark

The Turks Head in Hasketon is on its way to achieving great things. The pub, which has not yet been open a year, is putting itself firmly on the Suffolk foodie map, having been nominated for the Best Newcomer award in The Great British Pub Awards, as well as making it into The Waitrose Good Food Guide, Reader Recommendation 2017. The Good Food Guide notes that readers ‘are lucky to have this new hidden gem.’ On October 6th The Turks Head will be hosting their second ‘10 Mile Meal’ during the Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival, where all ingredients used on the menu are locally sourced, to be specific, within a 10 mile radius. www.theturksheadhasketon.co.uk

An Ipswich town centre retailer is celebrating a major milestone this autumn as it will be 20 years since it first opened its doors to customers. Maud’s Attic, situated in the quaint and vibrant St. Peter’s Street, started trading as an independent retailer in 1996, and over the last couple of decades it has grown into a flourishing business that is well known for its quirky character and eclectic mix of jewellery, gifts, furniture and lighting. “This October marks our 20th birthday and we’re thrilled to be celebrating such a big milestone,” commented owner, Wendy Childs. “Maud’s Attic has become widely recognised as one of the longest running retail outlets in the Saints area of Ipswich and this is something we’re hugely proud of.”

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WHAT’S ON OCTOBER 1

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Farmers Markets

Casanova

Beccles Heliport 9am – 1pm Metfield Village Hall 9am – 12 noon Snape Maltings 9.30am – 1pm

Various venues – see website for details

Lunchtime Recital: William Emery (Viola)

The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio

New Wolsey Studio, Ipswich One of the best loved classics for children comes to life, literally. Crickets, cats, foxes and, of course, the world-famous puppet, will spring out of our collection of dusty, old, magic books while Patrick Lynch from CBeebies pulls all the strings and turns all the pages to bring you the true story of Pinocchio, no lie. Who ‘nose’? He might even find his father and become a real boy.

Tickets: £8 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk Craft Fair

Saxmundham Market Hall A craft fair where everything is handmade by local people. There is something for everyone and prices are affordable for all. There’s even offer a place to sit and have a cup of tea or coffee with a slice of homemade cake.

Entry: Free Suffolk Singers Concert

Debenham Sports & Leisure Centre Suffolk Singers, directed by their dynamic Music Director Claire Weston, are giving a concert entitled Changing Seasons for Suffolk Age UK. Harrison Cole will accompany them in a varied programme of music to suit all tastes including Chilcott, Elgar, Grainger, Humperdink, Hutchings, Peterson-Berger, Rutter and Todd.

Box Office: 01473 359911 www.universe.com/suffolksingers Laxfield Produce, Craft and Flea Market

10am – 12.30pm Inside and outside the Church and Royal Oak Inn, Church Plain Stride Out In Sheringham

Sheringham Park, 11am to 3.30pm Charity walk on behalf of the Eve Appeal.

Enjoy a five mile walk around Sheringham Park while raising valuable funds for fighting women’s cancers. Bring a picnic and some water.

To register: eveappealwalk@aol.com www.eveappeal.org.uk

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Woodbridge Library, 12.45pm This autumn, Spinning Wheel Theatre’s thrilling new play hits the road across East Anglia. Based on the memoirs of history’s most notorious lover, this fast-paced, furiously funny production charts the legendary lothario’s exploits across Europe. From his early childhood school days, to his loves, his losses, and his scandalous misadventures.

(This production contains scenes of a sexual nature, and is suitable for ages 14+) Tickets: £9.50 (£7.50 concessions) Box Office: www.spinningwheeltheatre.com

Entry: Free www.seckfordtheatre.org

OCTOBER 5 BBC Concert Orchestra

Snape Maltings Concert Hall, 7.30pm Police Chase and Finale (Nemesis) from ‘Odd Man Out’ Suite.

Tickets: £28 Box office: 01728 687110 www.aldeburgh.co.uk

OCTOBER 2 Jairo Barrull Flamenco Company

OCTOBER 6

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 7.30pm Presenting ‘Gitano’ with special guest Gema Moneo and featuring the core flamencos styles of Gypsy flamenco dance – ‘Bulerías’, ‘Alegrías’, ‘Seguiriya’ and ‘Soleá’.

Tickets: £20 Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

OCTOBER 3 Joe Swift: A Man About The Garden

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 7.30pm TV presenter Joe Swift digs deep to reveal his fascinating story from his rock n roll youth to becoming one of the country’s top Garden Designers. Hear what really happens behind the scenes at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Gardeners World and find out what it takes to get a Chelsea Show Gold Medal?

Tickets: £16 Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk Footloose

Ipswich Regent, 7.30pm Kick off your Sunday shoes and cut loose as the explosive rock ‘n’ roll musical sensation Footloose bursts on to the UK stage in a remastered show. Based on the 1980s hit film that took the world by storm, Footloose the musical sizzles with the same spirit of youth, rebellion and romance.

Tickets: £39.50 Box Office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com

Budapest Café Orchestra

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 7.30pm The BCO play traditional folk and gypsy flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia, Klezmer, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czadas and beautiful ballads such as the theme to Schindler’s List and Waltz Lacrimoso. Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires – with a few surprises along the way – it’s good enough to make you want to book a holiday along the Danube!

Tickets: £16.50 Box office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk The Hitchhikers Guide to the Family

New Wolsey Studio, 7.45pm Join writer-performer and UK poetry slam champion Ben Norris as he battles the country’s most notorious service stations and the perils of lower-league football in search of the man who became his father. In turn hilarious and moving, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Family explores the relative merits of Travelodge while asking searching questions of identity.

Tickets: £10 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

OCTOBER 7 – 8 RUN – 2Faced Dance Company

Jerwood DanceHouse, Ipswich See mini preview page 20 Box office: 01473 295230 www.danceast.co.uk

What’s On Westleton Fleamarket

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Folk Night at Somersham

Prometheus Orchestra

St Mary’s Church, Somersham, Church Lane, Lower Somersham, Suffolk, IP8 4PW

Snape Maltings Concert Hall, 4pm

A miscellany of folk, blues, country, popular and comic song from local artistes – a night not to be missed!

Tickets: £7 Box Office: 01473 831080 or 01473 658487

Orchestral Concert at Orford Church with the Prometheus Orchestra conducted by Edmund Fivet. Soloists: Mark Bebbington and Sarah-Jane Bradley.

Tickets: £15 Box office: 01728 687110 www.aldeburgh.co.uk

Pop Up Shop and Coffee Morning

Market Hall, 29 High Street, Saxmundham Vintage homewares, quality second hand clothing, art and craft stalls. Also refreshments and freshly made cakes, all in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Farmers Markets

Halesworth Town Centre 9am – 1pm Woodbridge Community Centre 9am – 12.30pm

OCTOBER 8 – 9 Autumn Pumpkin Festival

Calder String Quartet

St Mary the Virgin Church, The Street, East Bergholt, 4pm One of the world’s most acclaimed quartets from Los Angeles USA is on a European Tour and will also be playing in concert halls in Madrid, Frankfurt, Zurich and London's Wigmore Hall. Programme: Debussy's String Quartet in G minor op10, Hillborg’s Kongsgaard Variations and Beethoven’s String Quartet no8 in E minor op59 no2.

Tickets: £14, students £7, children 16 and under with paying adult(s) free Email: svamtickets@btinternet.com Box Office: 01206 298426

St Mary’s Church, Somersham, Church Lane, Lower Somersham, Suffolk, IP8 4PW A wonderful display of pumpkins, flowers and all things autumnal!

Westleton Village Hall, Westleton, 10am – 4pm Entry: 50p (under 16's free) Information: 01728 648277

OCTOBER 10 The Great Framlingham Sausage Festival

Framlingham 10am – 4pm Framlingham hosts its annual celebration of all that is great about the British banger. Your ticket takes you on a trail of sizzling sausages around the historic market town. The same ticket lets you taste and judge all the competing sausages, join in the numerous fun workshops, enjoy the entertainment, meet our mascot Teddie, ride in the festival limos or just browse the buzzing market places, shops and hostelries around the town.

Entry: £5 (group of four £16 / Under 5's free). See website for family deal including tickets, car parking and limo rides.

Information: sizzle@framsausagefest.co.uk or 07773 328495 www.framsausagefest.co.uk

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OCTOBER 15

Gift Fair in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance

Christian Blackshaw

Suffolk Songfest

Snape Maltings Concert Hall, 7.30pm

Britten Studio, Snape

Piano recital by the hugely acclaimed Christian Blackshaw performing his only 2016 date in aid of Ormiston Families.

Tickets: £25 Box office: 01728 687110 www.aldeburgh.co.uk

See mini preview page 21 Box office: 01728 687110 www.aldeburgh.co.uk

The Hangar at Milsoms, Kesgrave, IP5 2PU Start your Christmas shopping early at this wonderful event held in the starlit Hangar at Milsoms. There are over 40 stalls selling unusual, interesting and beautiful presents.

You can shop till you drop and afterwards enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in the restaurant next door.

Entry: £15 for the Private View (10th) £4 entry (11th). All ticket proceeds go to the East Anglian Air Ambulance Information: 01394 388138 eaaa.org.uk

OCTOBER 11 – 15

Jimmy Carr

Ipswich Regent, 8pm A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake.

Tickets: £30 Box Office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com Leviathan

Grease

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds Grease is a lively, funny, romantic-musical, packed with show-stopping dances and memorable songs including You’re the One That I Want, Greased Lightning, Hopelessly Devoted to You and Summer Nights.

Tickets: £20 Box Office: 01284 769505 www.theatreroyal.org

Multi-award winning choreographer James Wilton’s re-imagining of Herman Melville’s seminal novel, Moby Dick.

Tickets: £15 Box Office: 01473 295230 www.danceeast.co.uk

To date the band has released 14 studio albums, seven live albums, the Sirens EP and six compilation albums, had 18 top 40 singles, including Lessons in Love, Something About You, Leaving Me Now, Running in the Family, and Hot Water, sold out Wembley Arena for a total of 21 nights and sold in excess of 30 million albums worldwide.

Tickets: £30.50 Box Office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com

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Farmers Markets

Harkstead Village Hall 9am – 12 noon Aldeburgh Church Hall 9am – 12.30 Beccles Heliport 9am – 1pm Debenham Community Centre 9am – 1pm

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Fairest Isle 17th & 18th Century England

10cc

Seann Walsh

St Michael’s Church, Church Street, Framlingham, 3pm

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 7.30pm

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 8pm

Among the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music, 10cc is one of the very few acts to have achieved commercial, critical and creative success in equal measure. In the first half of this gig, 10cc will perform material from their classic album ‘Sheet Music’ while the second half will be filled with all their biggest hits.

Tickets: £32.50 Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

With a keen observational mind, Seann can spot the absurdity in everything and convert it to perfectly delivered stand-up comedy.

‘Unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation’ – The Guardian.

‘Walsh is this generation’s Dylan Moran’ – Time Out. Tickets: £14 Box office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

Eboracum, Chris Parsons conductor and natural trumpet. Five singers, Theorbo, Viol, Harpsichord/Chamber organ. Purcell and his contemporaries: Croft, Blow, Tudway.

Entry: £15 (school age students free) Box Office: 01728 648571 Kingfisher Sinfonietta Orchestral Concert

Headmaster Porter Theatre, Framlingham College, 6.30pm Hear pianist Nigel Clayton perform Beethoven Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat.

Also hear two pieces by Schumann – his Overture Genevieve and his wonderful First Symphony in B flat, known as ‘The Spring’.

The conductor is the world-renowned Elgar Howarth and the Leader is the orchestra’s founder, Beth Spendlove.

Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions) Email reservations: kingfisherensemble@gmail.com

OCTOBER 21 OCTOBER 17 – 22 Legend of a Band –The Moody Blues

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 7.30pm

Night Must Fall

New Wolsey Theatre See mini preview page 21 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

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Drummer Gordy Marshall and keyboard player Paul Bliss performed together with The Moody Blues for over 20 years. They are joined by current 10cc lead singer Mick Wilson, Leona Lewis and Westlife guitarist Tim Maple and James Blunt and Joss Stone bass player Malcolm Moore.

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Britten Dances: Richard Alston Dance Company

OCTOBER 22

Snape Maltings Concert Hall, 7.30pm

Farmers Markets

Aldeburgh Music and DanceEast present a compelling combination of Benjamin Britten’s music with choreography by Richard Alston, one of the most influential figures in dance, internationally recognised for his instinctive musicality. The programme features the world premiere of Alston’s choreography to Britten’s string orchestra arrangement of his beloved Henry Purcell’s Chacony.

Tickets: £30 Box Office: 01728 687110 www.aldeburgh.co.uk Britten Dances: Joseph Toonga

Orford Church, 1pm & 4pm An afternoon of ground-breaking dance and live music in the spectacular location of Orford Church. Charismatic, rising star cellist Leonard Elschenbroich performs Bach, Volans, Lutoslawki and Britten. Performing alongside Elsenbroich will be a group of dynamic dancers choreographed by Joseph Toonga, an award-winning, emerging dancemaker, working in a contemporary and Hip Hop fusion style.

Tickets: £12 Box Office: 01728 687110 www.aldeburgh.co.uk

Woodbridge Community Centre, 9am – 12.30pm Landguard Spooky Day

Felixstowe Museum, View Point Road, Felixstowe, 12pm – 4pm A fun-packed afternoon of gentle chills and thrills! This event is suitable for children aged 2 – 12 years. Younger or older children may attend at parent's discretion. Children aged one and under free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities included in the entry price.

Entry: Children £7, Adults £2 Pre-booking required – no tickets available on the door Visit www.discoverlandguard.org.uk for booking

OCTOBER 23 Final Fling Annual Steam Activity Day

Long Shop Museum, Leiston, 11am – 4pm The Long Shop Museum will mark the end of the season with a spectacular celebration of steam and activity day with full size and miniature engines being demonstrated in all

their working glory. Highlighting how the museum’s site in Leiston’s former Garrett Engineering Works, was a hub of industrial production with the design and manufacture of a prolific and diverse array of magnificent machines. www.longshopmuseum.co.uk Suffolk Singers Famous Choruses Choral Workshop

Framlingham College, 9.30am – 5pm At this year’s workshop (our 6th), Claire Weston will lead us through some famous choruses.

Entry: Adult £20, under 19s free, Free public performance at 4.30pm Information: Alison Bestow 01473 625070 'Paws with a Cause' In Aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance

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OCTOBER 24 – 26

OCTOBER 28 – 29

Lavenham Village Hall 10am – 1.30pm The Girl and the Giraffe

Stepmother/Stepfather

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Dance East, Ipswich, 7.30pm

OCTOBER 26 – 27

Charming puppetry, an enchanting soundscape and beautiful storytelling combine in this sensitive show about well-being and friendship, told from a child’s perspective.

Tickets: £12 Box Office: 01206 573948 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

OCTOBER 25

The Emperor’s New Clothes

New Wolsey Theatre A brand new romp through a classic, eccentric tale telling the story of an Emperor who loves clothes more than anything. But despite a wardrobe the size of Paris he hasn’t got a stitch to wear!

Tickets: £8 Entry: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

Midge Ure

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 7.30pm Returning after last year’s sell-out show, Midge present the ‘Something From Everything Tour’: with at least one song from every album he has released – from the Rich Kids in 1977, via Visage and Ultravox, to recent solo albums.

Tickets: £20 Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

OCTOBER 28 Jools Holland

Ipswich Regent, 7.30pm Now in its 21st year, Jools Holland's shows are not to be missed and will this year feature special guests The Selecter’s Pauline Black and Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson.

Tickets: £40.50 Box Office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com

Arthur Pita returns to DanceEast with HeadSpaceDance to present the wickedly gruesome Stepmother/Stepfather.

Tickets: £15 Box Office: 01473 295230 www.danceeast.co.uk

OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 2 Pride & Predjudice

New Wolsey Theatre A highly praised and sparkling interpretation of one of the most loved stories of all time, this is a must for Austen fans and those looking for a fresh and surprising new piece of theatre. Fun, fast and romantic – this chance to catch the five Bennett sisters and the whole world of Austen brought to life by just two actors is a treat not to be missed.

Tickets: £25 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

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BRITTEN DANCES A Britten Weekend Friday 21 – Sunday 23 October

RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY LEONARD ELSCHENBROICH JOSEPH TOONGA BRITTEN SINFONIA PEKKA KUUSISTO MARK PADMORE ALLISON COOK

Tickets and further info Aldeburgh.co.uk 01728 687110

Britten Dances is presented by Aldeburgh Music and DanceEast

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RUN – 2FACED DANCE COMPANY Jerwood Dance House, Ipswich. October 7 and 8 International award-winning 2Faced Dance Company, headed by artistic director and choreographer Tamsin Fitzgerald, brings the world premiere of RUN to Ipswich; a triple bill of new works by three world class female choreographers. It features three brand-new commissions from Tamsin Fitzgerald, Lenka Vagnerová and newcomer Rebecca Evans, exploring human choice and our decision to fight or take flight from the darker side of humanity.

With ground-breaking movement and original musical composition, RUN promises to be an exhilarating evening of contemporary dance theatre. 2Faced Dance Company is taking the lead in responding to serious concerns about the lack of equality faced by female choreographers in the dance sector.

Tamsin Fitzgerald says, “RUN marks a pivotal point for the company within both our history and the important work that we are leading on within gender equality. With a new company of dancers and an exceptional choreographic, design and musical team working on the creation of the work, RUN will mark one of the most exciting periods within the company’s history and demonstrates a real commitment to supporting women as artists. Not because we have to but because they are talented, produce great work and this needs to be shared with people across the globe.”

INFORMATION Box office: 01473 295230 www.danceast.co.uk

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SUFFOLK SONGFEST Snape Maltings. October 15 singer-songwriter, Amethysts - indie pop duo based in the Suffolk countryside, and Dead Rat Orchestra – one of the UK’s leading avant-folk ensembles.

Anna’s sound straddles the worlds of contemporary classical, art pop, electronica and experimental rock and her debut album Varmints has received huge critical acclaim. MOBOnominated cellist and singer-songwriter Ayanna Witter-Johnson has quickly emerged as an exciting voice, inspired by blending folk and soul. She supported Gabrielle at the 2015 Snape Proms and in addition to her evening performance will also be leading a songwriting workshop at 10am that day.

Two of Suffolk’s leading champions of new musical talent, Aldeburgh Music and BBC Introducing, are presenting a marathon of exciting bands and songwriters this month.

Up-and-coming local bands and innovative artists are performing great new music and include Anna Meredith – composer, producer and performer of acoustic and electronic music, Ayanna Witter-Johnson – MOBO-nominated cellist and

Based in the fringes of the Suffolk countryside, Amethysts are an indie pop duo whose layers of vocal harmonies, floating on a sea of synths, drums and guitar lines, create moving, uplifting gems. Meanwhile Colchester-based Dead Rat Orchestra has gained a reputation as one of the UK’s leading avant-folk ensembles – raw, elemental and poignant, with a love of idiosyncratic folk traditions and antiquated technology.

INFORMATION www.aldeburgh.co.uk

NIGHT MUST FALL New Wolsey, Ipswich. October 17 – 22 When charming, smooth-talking Dan arrives at old Mrs Bramson’s remote woodland home, he soon ingratiates his way into her life and that of her niece, Olivia. But when a local woman goes missing and is later found murdered, Olivia begins to suspect her aunt’s new private assistant. She resolves to find out the truth.

This famous murder and psychological thriller was written in 1935 and at the time was a ground-breaking piece of work for the genre. It’s been made into a film twice starring Robert Montgomery and Albert Finney and this theatre production is part of a national tour with a star cast.

Niamh McGrady and Will Featherstone will star as Olivia and Dan respectively joining Gwen Taylor as Mrs Bransom and Daragh O’Malley as Inspector Belsize, along with Alasdair Buchan as Hubert, Anne Odeke as Nurse Libby, Mandi Symonds as Mrs Terence and Melissa Vaughan as Dora.

Niamh is best known for playing the regular characters Mary-Claire Carter in Holby City (BBC) and PC Danielle Ferrington in three series of The Fall (BBC). Will Featherstone’s theatre credits include Dr. Scroggy’s War, Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It and Anne Boleyn for Shakespeare’s Globe, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Comedy of Errors for

Propeller, and The History Boys for Sheffield Crucible. Screen credits including Fresh Meat (Channel 4), Endeavour (ITV), Ashes to Ashes (BBC) and Midsomer Murders (ITV), as well as the forthcoming feature film A United Kingdom, starring Rosamund Pike and David Oyelowo.

INFORMATION Box office: 01473295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

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AUTUMN FESTIVALS The evenings may be drawing in and the landscape turning to earthy autumn tones but Suffolk isn’t ready to give up on its festival celebrations just yet. Without a doubt our county has an incredibly rich cultural heritage with events that stretch right through the year. But October 2016 looks like being extra special with a series of festivals, old and new, stretching from east to west that will keep you occupied right through the month.

Essential Suffolk has taken a look at what’s in store

Laugh East September 30 – October 2, Aldeburgh Starring Alexi Sayle, Bridget Christie, Stewart Lee, Tina C and Jonny & the Baptists Laugh East is only launching this year, is something of an ‘Aldeburgh’ secret and yet impressively has sold out signs against some names. The weekend entertainment will be spread across three venues, the Jubilee Hall Theatre, the Pumphouse and Aldeburgh Cinema.

Laugh East has been created

by Paul Spencer, founder and director of the Maverick Festival and he plans to make it an annual event. There are some hot tickets in town with some of comedy‘s most fabled names heading to Aldeburgh for this inaugural festival.

Taking part are Stewart Lee, Bridget Christie, Alexei Sayle and Tina C who will host an evening of comedy fresh from the Fringe with appearances

from Ed Aczel, Danielle Ward and Jonny & The Baptists.

There will also be an exhibition of original work by artist David Hughes, this year’s winner of the V & A Illustration awards, and a tribute to the cult humourist, poet and songwriter Ivor Cutler featuring a musical programme curated and performed by Kathryn Williams with Andy Bruce, Georgia Ruth and Michele Stodart.

Plus, look forward to a rare screening of the 1981 documentary Poets Against the Bomb introduced

by Cream lyricist and beat poet Pete Brown and a chance to see the documentary Ivor Cutler – Looking for Truth with a Pin presented by the film-maker Paul Spencer.

One of the highlights will be the original MC of London’s first modern comedy club, The Comedy Store, Alexei Sayle discussing his recent memoir – which recounts his experiences with The Young Ones and The Comic Strip – in the company of Comic Strip director Sandy Johnson.

INFORMATION www.laugheast.co.uk

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Ipswich School Festival of Music October 6 – 11 members will be able to buy drinks to take to their tables. Once again the event will link up with the Ipswich Chamber Music Society with a performance by the Solem Quartet.

The Royal College of Music Strings, whose virtuoso playing was much admired at last year’s Festival, will bring the week to a classical close on October 11. Plus anyone planning to attend the Family Concert on the afternoon of October 9 is invited to bring a teddy bear with them to join in the fun, as the concert will include a performance of Paddington Bear’s First Concert, along with popular film and tv themes.

The seventh Ipswich School Festival of Music sees the return of jazz pianist and singer Joe Stilgoe to top the bill on October 6.

Joe played at Ipswich School in 2013, and is one of the most talked about acts since the festival began. Described by the Sunday Times as “a very British Harry Connick Jr”, Joe has a stand-out brand of jazz which combines wit and musicality with flair.

The festival at The Great School on Ivry Street, also includes award-winning a cappella vocal group, The Swingles. On October 10, the ever popular Big Band evening will feature the Ipswich Musicians’ Union Big Band alongside the Ipswich School Big Band and will bring a jazz club vibe to the concert hall. Tickets prices for this event include canapes, and audience

The Ipswich School Festival of Music would not be complete without its exciting and innovative education programme, and this year is no exception. STOMP workshops, vocal sessions with The Swingles and a Strings Day led by the Royal College of Music musicians will all give young people the chance to learn from top professionals.

Sion Parry, Ipswich School’s Director of Music and the Festival Artistic Director, said: “I’m delighted that we have another great line up of top professional musicians joining us at Ipswich School this October. We hope they will entertain audiences and inspire young musicians with a diverse range of musical styles, from jazz, to a cappella vocals, to classical strings.”

INFORMATION Box Office: 01473 433100 | www.ipswichregent.com www.ipswichschoolfestival.org.uk

Suffolk Festival of Ideas 2016 October 7 and 8, Bury St Edmunds A two-day festival in and around Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Festival of Ideas is a storytelling celebration with mass participation events and performances from nationally acclaimed writers, poets, musicians and visual artists. Taking part are Brigitte Aphrodite, Jemima Foxtrot, Martin Newell and the Hosepipe Band, Ross Sutherland and Luke Wright.

The festival will also focus on the sharing of stories from the communities of Bury St Edmunds.

Matt Gaw, one of the directors of Suffolk Festival of Ideas, said: “Bury St Edmunds is founded on stories and, whether it is the legend of St Edmund or more personal tales of family, migration, love and loss, it is the sharing of these stories that brings communities together and shapes our individual and collective identity. We really hope the festival will help reconnect and remind people of the importance of stories and increase their confidence in telling them.” The festival’s writer-in-residence is Molly Naylor who will be holding free workshops for non-performers over the two days to build confidence to tell their stories on the Saturday evening.

Other festival events will see the transformation of the double decker hide at Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s Lackford Lakes reserve into a story shed, hosting some of the brightest names in creative and non-fictive writing – including Melissa Harrisson

(At Hawthorn Time, Rain: Four Walks in English Weather) and Paul Evans (Field Notes from the Edge – a journey through Britain’s secret wilderness). The free performances at Lackford Lakes will be accompanied by free writing workshops with Dr Evans and a chance to print a T-shirt with screenprinting artists Off the Press. Supported by the Arts Council England, all performances and workshops are free or heavily subsidised.

Suffolk Festival of Ideas 2016 – Stories, was launched in May with ‘A night of real life stories on the theme of journals’ featuring writer in residence Molly Naylor, Katie Bonna, Angus Dunican and Joe Dunthorne. The launch also marked the distribution of 100 artist-made journals across shops, cafes and public spaces in Bury St Edmunds, giving people the chance to write, draw or photograph their story of Bury St Edmunds.

INFORMATION www.suffolkfestivalofideas.co.uk

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Halesworth Arts Festival October 8 – 23 Folk, Classical and Jazz music, Opera, Comedy, Lectures, a Silent Movie night and an entertaining demonstration of a Victorian Magic Lantern show all help to make up this year’s Halesworth Arts Festival. There’s also a photographic exhibition and the finals of this year’s Suffolk Young Poets Competition.

For 15 years, this Suffolk market town has played host to some of the finest performers this country has to offer and this year is no exception. Artists making their Festival debut this year include Andy Hamilton, The European Chamber Orchestra, OperaUpClose and Martin Bell – along with folk luminaries Fay Hield and Martin Simpson.

Returning to The Cut stage this October are John Lill, Dervish, the Carducci String Quartet and the zoologist Mark Carwadine. The town’s church hosts a performance by the Choir of Royal Holloway, one of the finest mixed-voice collegiate choirs in the UK. Plus there’s a photographic exhibition by Peter Everard Smith and Bill Jackson, on the theme of Performance. Both photographers, who now live in Suffolk, have worked extensively with music and dance – Peter has taken iconic images of musicians like the Rolling Stones, poets and writers, while Bill has worked in the fields of dance and drama – with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Ballet Rambert.

INFORMATION Box office: 01986 874264 halesworthartsfestival.org.uk

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Spill Festival October 26 – 30, Ipswich SPILL Festival of Performance is an international festival of live art, activism and performance presenting the work of exceptional artists from around the globe.

Created in 2007 by performance maker Robert Pacitti and produced by Pacitti Company, SPILL Festival is recognised worldwide as the UK’s premier artist-led festival of radical live work.

For its eighth edition, over 100 events will take place at 22 locations across Ipswich with the theme ‘En Masse’, exploring ideas of being together, as a group, all at once. SPILL commissions this year include work from Mem Morrison, Mike Challis, Shabnam Shabazi, Shaun Caton, and Martin O’Brien working with Sheree Rose.

The festival starts on October 26 with the SPILL Symposium at the University of Suffolk – a day long gathering taking the pulse of where radical, activist and politicised performance is at with Jude Kelly, Artistic Director of the Southbank providing the opening keynote followed by a range of other inspiring speakers.

This year, says Robert Pacitti, there are three new strands of work that aim to attract and appeal to new broader audiences. These include Sound & Music, Kids & Families and Heritage & Place all catering to specific interests.

Spill’s Think Tank events will take place at the SPILL Dome in Cromwell Square, near the Willis Building.

In advance of the festival’s official opening on October 26, there are preview access opportunities with some of the works on show. These include a SoundHide by Mike Challis which is a special sound installation made for

Christchurch Park, of recordings made in the green spaces of Ipswich, to connect people with their environment in an immersing, safe place. Local people get all of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (10am to 5pm) to experience SoundHide before the festival opens.

Public Record by Justin Hopper and renowned composer Scanner offers a recorded audio tour of Ipswich Museum, releasing the language of the past that it might haunt us with a vision of the future. It’s open throughout Tuesday and Wednesday (10am to 5pm) and both of these events are free.

Earlier this year, SPILL Festival invited members of the public to dream up their Alternative Ipswich Walking Tours – walks that they would like to take you on during the festival. From many applications and ideas, five tours will take place across the festival and include an Ipswich Touch Tour of the town, while Sweet Charity takes in ‘the 10 best charity shops’ in an exploration of the huge cultural diversity of Ipswich.

Robert Pacitti, Artistic Director and Curator of SPILL Festival says: “This year, we are back in Ipswich and across five days in October we are unleashing a big friendly beast of a programme - over 100 events spanning live performance, installation, gigs, film, discussions, parties and more. You don’t have to be an art expert to enjoy SPILL, plus with all tickets £10 or £5, a range of amazing value passes and over a third of the festival completely free, it’s super easy to get involved.”

INFORMATION spillfestival.com

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The Big Draw October 29, Framlingham Whether you are young or old everyone loves drawing and The Big Draw at the end of the month offers you the opportunity to do just that. It is part of a nationwide event that featured at last year’s Flipside and was so popular that this year the organisers decided to run it as a solo event.

FlipSide, the biennial Suffolk based arts charity, has worked in association with the Framlingham Area Youth Action Partnership, the Big Pencils Project and with sponsorship from Arts Framlingham, to host the The Big Draw at various venues across the town.

It’s a free event and is aimed at all ages and abilities simply to promote drawing and all its many uses and pleasures.

Art materials, boards and easels will be available, so everyone can pick up a pen, pencil or piece of charcoal and try a life drawing, tackle a still life or follow the town art trail to spot a favourite part of Framlingham and create a drawing.

There will be eye catching visual

displays plus artists including cartoonist Simon Farr, portrait artist Jack Stephenson and The Suffolk Group’s Graham and Julie Giles will help to inspire your creativity.

The Big Draw day will take place at various locations including St Michael’s Church and St Michael’s Rooms, Framlingham Unitarian Meeting House and Library, with a central base in the town on Market Hill. The day will culminate in celebration of drawing with a display of artwork produced.

INFORMATION www.flipsidefestival.org

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DRAWING ON IDEAS Simon Farr’s cartoons have long graced the pages of national newspapers and political and satirical magazines – and this month he’s going to be sharing some of his wisdom at The Big Draw. Anne Gould reports

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veryone knows what the world of Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Tin Tin and St Trinian’s looks like thanks to the power of pen and ink drawing. It’s a skill, says artist illustrator Simon Farr, which existed very much because it was difficult to print in colour in newspapers and books. “Pen and ink drawings work well on poor quality paper. I really like it because all you need is a dip pen, some Indian ink and paper and my sessions at The Big Draw in Framlingham will be focused on this.”

Simon’s reverence for this art form is such that he’s actually got a framed dip pen – that once belonged to the Ronald Searle, the famous satirical cartoonist and artist who created St Trinian’s and Molesworth – on the wall of his garden studio. Simon, who lives in Aldeburgh and with his wife, potter Ann Lee also runs a Bed and Breakfast says his Framlingham sessions at the library will be open to all ages. “There will be various subjects for people to draw and I’ll be showing them how to achieve tone with their pens.” Another area he plans to cover is visual language in cartoons, something we all take for granted. “If there’s an exclamation, a question mark, things like stars meaning someone has bumped into something or flying bullets – we all know what they mean.”

Political cartoons – something he made a living by for many years is another matter entirely. “The essential thing is

that you need to have an idea,” he explained. An up to date knowledge of current affairs is also essential, along with the ability to produce a drawing quickly – in a matter of a few hours.

Although in his experience the ‘idea’ always comes from one of the top four stories of the day.

With a lengthy list of credits that includes Punch, the Financial Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and The Spectator, Simon is clearly a man with a sharp mind, a keen wit and has the extraordinary ability to translate this into the sort of art that provides a commentary to news. He also did the Daily Mail’s financial cartoon on a Wednesday for 18 years. And yes, he’s drawn them all – Michael Gove, Gordon Brown, Obama, Cameron, Boris Johnson, Putin – and his website reveals a whole bunch of very familiar celebrity faces in his collection too. Yet, he’s extraordinarily modest about his work saying that of all the numerous cartoons that are neatly filed in his studio he only considers a small percentage to be what he calls “really good.”

Clearly all the editors, journalists and readers of numerous newspapers over the years have thought otherwise.

Surprisingly Simon started working as an artist illustrator almost by chance.

After studying Fine Art at Harrow and Portsmouth Polytechnic he worked in the performance arts and actually went into the music business – managing

bands including rap duo, Cookie Crew.

But then, having decided to get a portfolio together to work as a freelance artist, he managed to land his first job for Punch. “It was 1989 to go with a piece by the writer and columnist Michael Bywater – who was writing about New York and George Bush who was president at the time.” The following week he was asked by the same publication to do another cartoon – this time about a young Donald Trump. From there work started flowing in. “That was in the days when you could just ring editors up and ask to go and see them to show your portfolio. Having been in the music business where you have to be quite pushy it was not too difficult.”

Times and technology have changed though – up until the mid 90s most newspapers were mainly black and white and he’d work in his studio and his art would be couriered to whatever publication he was working on by motorcycle. Today cartoons are mostly in colour and thanks to email since his move to Suffolk 17 years ago the whole process has become a lot quicker.

However, bed and breakfast business aside, Simon now concentrates on his own work – wonderful colourful narrative images many of which have got very Aldeburgh and Suffolk themes.

INFORMATION www.flipsidefestival.org simonfarr.co.uk

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JUICE POWER When poor health comes knocking at your door it’s often a trigger for a dramatic change in lifestyle. Anne Gould talks to a man whose life, health, weight and livelihood, has literally been transformed by raw juices

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awrence Farrow remembers the days back in his 20s when his waist size was a slim 28 inches; he was energetic and loved running. He had a job he loved – selling Jeeps – and although he didn’t eat particularly healthily, he never seemed to gain a pound in weight. Then things started to go wrong, badly wrong, he had problems with eyesight that confounded the doctors at first but his sight kept getting worse and worse and eventually was so bad that he stopped driving and was unable to work. “It was before the days of the Internet and I had no idea what was wrong with me. Eventually I was referred to a specialist neurological hospital in Romford where they told me I had a brain tumour and the only

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option was to operate. I remember sitting on the end of the bed and bursting into tears as my surgeon could not tell me what the outcome of surgery would be.”

Lawrence said that luckily the tumour was benign but to remove it doctors also had to take away his pituitary gland – the master gland that helps control appetite, growth and various essential functions in the body. This means that for the rest of his life he will be reliant on medication including steroids and growth hormone injections. It also resulted in him gaining considerable weight even before he left the hospital.

“I was there for four weeks with some of that time in intensive care and my

mother said I ballooned in weight every time she visited. When I left the hospital the clothes I had walked in with were too small.”

Despite hardly eating Lawrence’s weight kept increasing, “I gained weight so fast that the arches of my feet collapsed so as years went by I tried everything to lose weight – soups, replacement meals, everything. I also tried to work and had so many jobs but I had to leave them all because I had no energy and my immune system was so weak that it meant that I had to keep

Suffolk People | Lawrence Farrow taking time off. So I volunteered with Shopmobility, the Salvation Army and Hope Church because I just didn’t want to be at home all the time.”

As a result of his condition he developed diabetes, suffered a series of small strokes and developed a skin condition that required antibiotics. “I felt terrible all the time, had no energy, couldn’t sleep and by this time my weight had stabilised at 17stone. Actually the doctors were amazed that I was even able to maintain a steady weight.” It was during one of those sleepless nights that he started trawling the Internet for a solution.

“I always thought if I won the lottery I would go on a health retreat and then I found somewhere in Spain that had just opened and was doing really crazy prices that I felt might be in my reach”.

With the help of his family he was able to afford three weeks in Spain on a regime of juices and light exercise.

“I used to love to run and one day during that retreat I went out for a walk and there was a big dip and I started to run for just a short way but I felt so

elated because I had not been able to run for ten years. In three weeks I lost a stone and felt on a high as it seemed like my life was in reach again. When I came home I went out and bought a juicer and it’s completely transformed my life.”

He started working out recipes that incorporated as many vegetables as possible – he now has 14 different combinations. The challenge was, because he likes his juices to be predominantly vegetable based, to come up with recipes that tasted good without too much fruit. Among his secret ingredients are ginger, lemon and cucumber. Gradually as time went by he felt much more energetic and his demeanour changed so much that friends and family started wanting to know what he had done. “They started to ask me to make juices for them and then, in what was a massive moment for me, the local Pituitary Group asked me to do a talk at the hospital which was followed by a talk at Woodbridge Complimentary Centre.”

Lawrence said more and more people were asking for his juice because they

could see the health benefits but while he was busy at home at no point considered he had a business. “However one day I got a phone call from someone I didn’t know who had heard from a friend of a friend asking for juices.

Sometime later I got a random call from a woman in Newcastle and although I had never intended to sell outside Suffolk she was so ill I couldn’t say no.”

As a result of this, The Juice Works, which is based in Ipswich but supplies across the UK was born and now juicing has provided him with work and is continuing to help him maintain and improve his health.

“My waist now measures 32ins, I have lost four stone and continue to drink juice every day in addition to a normal diet. I will have to continue on medication for the rest of my life and although I am still on the journey, discovering juicing has made an incredible difference to my life.”

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They say that trees and are the lungs of the planet and hundreds of thousands of them are at the very centre of a unique and inspiring environmental, cultural and heritage concept in north Suffolk. Anne Gould and Catharine Howard visit Wilderness Reserve and beyond

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lose your eyes and imagine a Suffolk countryside as it was before the invasion of the 20th and 21st centuries.

See a gently rolling landscape with abundant native woodland, meadowlands with sheep and cattle grazing where valley bottoms are dotted with ponds, wetlands and lakes.

Imagine standing on a hilltop with swifts and house martins swooping, dragonflies and butterflies dancing in late summer breezes with not a pylon, telegraph pole, ploughed field or road in sight.

It’s a landscape where every single property looks in keeping and as it was meant to, as it has been historically restored to perfection using, where possible, original plans, locally sourced materials and craftsmen skilled with building techniques of old. Wilderness Reserve is centred in the river valleys of The Yox, Minsmere and Blyth encompassing 5,000 acres between the Sibton and Heveningham Estates and is on the edge of Suffolk coast’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Restoring the landscape to its former glory is however not something that happened overnight – it’s taken 22 years to date and there is much still to do.

The scale of the project is immense and has cost entrepreneur and businessman Jon Hunt, whose home is Heveningham Hall, countless millions. Project architect, Argus Gathorne Hardy said that it was sparked by the original 18th century plans for the landscape but has grown and grown since then.

In the process seven kilometres of estate roads have been removed, 800,000 deciduous native Suffolk trees have been planted and pylons and electricity lines that crossed the land have been removed and put underground. Fields that were once used for arable have been returned to parkland and lakes have been dug up.

So what you see as you drive off the main road towards Sibton Park is an Arcadian landscape, which looks much as it would have done in the 18th century. Before you is a long sweeping driveway with a humpback bridge and a glittering lake on the way. It’s so good you can almost see Jane Austen’s nobility progressing along with their carriages and liveried servants and Elizabeth Bennett tramping over fields with her long gown dirtied by the grassland underfoot.

The result, says estate ecologist Steve Piotrowski, has been an explosion in the biodiversity of the estate. “We have now got 140 species of birds on the estate and that includes 14 pairs of breeding barn owls, and blue tits, great tits and coal tits. The numbers of insects, dragonflies, moths and butterflies have boomed too and the grasses and wildflowers have increased as well.”

In terms of mammals the estate now has red deer, fallow deer, roe deer and muntjac deer and from analysing barn owl pellets there’s a wide variety of mice, voles and shrews. Steve says that this rich abundance of bird and animal life has been due to creating the woodland and right habitats. “If you create the right environment the animals will just arrive.” He says that he’s worked alongside the architectural team to help make this happen. “When the lake, or Sibton Pool as it was known was drained, excavated and moved I advised on encouraging wildlife and as a result a couple of islands were removed.”

He’s also very excited about the future building more ponds, creating wetlands and planting reed beds through the river valleys. “The idea is that we create a habitat that will attract bitterns. We’ve already had one that visited but looking into the future we don’t know what will happen to wetlands along the coast so this is an alternative.”

Of course property is just as much part of the estate landscape, so beyond the grand houses an extensive restoration and renovation programme has been underway.

Argus explained that incredible care has been taken to ‘unpick’ the 20th century and restore the cottages, the farms and barns in an environmentally sensitive way but to discerning modern standards. Some have had to be almost completely rebuilt and it’s been done with incredible sensitivity – using, wherever possible, Suffolk oak for beams, lime instead of cement and Norfolk reeds on buildings that needed to be rethatched. ‰

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As a result, he said the project has created work as well – the estate now has 55 full time employees including craftsmen skilled at sensitive restoration of old buildings and as things develop further this number will grow. Even the oval swimming pool set in a dip behind a ha-ha amid a series of descending circular terraces is naturally filtered within a chalk and sand pit.

But the incredible thing about this is that much of the estate is now off grid – because the hot water and power is fuelled by over two megawatts of biomass boilers. It works, says Argus, thanks to the woodlands, which are carefully managed and because of the way they are planted need to be continually thinned to allow more mature trees to grow. This process creates surplus wood

that is chipped and automatically fed into a boiler, which is then fed to the various properties through underground pipelines.

For the last three years these buildings, including Sibton Hall itself have been available for holiday lets, weddings and events.

Although within Suffolk the reserve and its environmental ethos is perhaps so well known clearly word has got out to the world of celebrity – apparently Alexa Chung had her birthday party there and film star and teen heartthrob Robert Pattinson has been a guest too.

INFORMATION www.wildernessreserve.com

HOW TO CREATE THE ARCADIAN IDYLL by Catharine Howard William Kent, a Yorkshireman (1684-1748) ‘leapt the fence and saw that all nature was a garden’. These words about him by Horace Walpole lay down the essence of the English landscape. Another northerner, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown joined Kent in working on Lord Chobham’s estate at Stowe.

He adopted Kent’s style and went further.

Rolling acres, well-drained land with lakes and artful outcrops of trees are the legacy of this bold Enlightenment approach. What, if you should be thinking along the lines of achieving the Arcadian idyll, are the guiding principles?

The first is to bring the landscape right up to the house – terraces, hard landscaping and fussy flowerbeds are out.

A ha-ha will be a must. This is a sunken wall or steep ditch, which will give uninterrupted views out into parkland.

See your white deer grazing but they will not break in and trample the prize lawn.

Animal husbandry will be part of the project, but the right types of hooves are critical. No horses in the view please as they are too heavy footed. Also the dung is too rich and will encourage ruderal weeds (those with the intractable roots).

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cloven hooves act like a rake – opening up seed pockets for native meadow flowers. Once you have chosen your ruminants, remember seasons of grazing. The land will need regular rest.

Then we come on to water. Brown was a complete wizard at re-working the marshy areas round the grand country houses. Bog and marshland should be drained and restored and this is why a lake is pretty much a signature flourish of a Brown landscape.

If, by the by, you were wondering where the ‘Capability’ comes from it was a word he uttered frequently on surveying a new site. His eye could see how the subtleties of recontouring could make the land flow to give those gentle undulations we all love so much. In the 21st century the highest skilled digger-driver, one in the league of a sculptor on wheels will have this capability too.

Not everyone in the 18th century was filled with Brownian enthusiasm. Richard Owen Cambridge, poet and satirical author, declared that he hoped to die before Brown so that he could “see heaven before it was ‘improved’”.

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WOODBRIDGE The towns we think we know well often have far more to offer than we ever imagined. Essential Suffolk discovers hidden historical treasures in the pretty winding streets of Woodbridge It’s easy to take the places on our doorstep for granted but, as regular readers will be very aware, we love discovering more about the towns and villages of Suffolk. Woodbridge is one of our favourite destinations for shopping, eating out and beautiful river walks – however discovering this fascinating historical walk from the team at Choose Woodbridge has highlighted even more that the town has to offer.

A historical walk around Woodbridge This circular tour takes about 2 – 3 hours to walk. Even so, it contains only a taste of the variety and quality of architecture of this charming, riverside country town. The tour starts and ends at the railway station, where there is also ample car parking.

QUAY SIDE As you leave the station, the Riverside Theatre, Cinema and Restaurant is on the right, originally opened in 1915 as the Woodbridge Electric Theatre. Keep your eyes scanning above the usual eyelevel, and you will be rewarded with architectural and artistic details to surprise, delight and inform you.

Before crossing to go up Quay Street, on the corner stands The Anchor, which has reverted to its original name, having been re-named The Station Hotel after the opening of the London-Lowestoft ‰

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Essential Explores | Woodbridge railway in 1859. The Anchor has a Tudor wing, in Quay Street. To the left of the pub is an 18th century terrace, renamed Jubilee Terrace in 1887 Queen Victoria’s 50th year of reign.

On the right of the entrance to Quay Street is a 16th century house, formerly the famous Ship Inn, first meeting place of the Independents in 1650. Notice the pargetting, including a plaque with the date 1568.

About fifty yards further to the right is the red-brick Ferry House a good example of 16th century structure with a Georgian facade, added later in the building’s life, to ‘modernise’ it. Note that from the end elevation, the roof pitch doesn’t really match the front elevation. This steep pitch is an indication that the roof was originally thatched, not tiled.

CROSS CORNER & CUMBERLAND STREET At Cross Corner, to the right is Thoroughfare, now the main shopping street, and the 17th century Crown Inn. Ahead is Church Street, previously named Stone Street.

Turn left into Cumberland Street.

The modern (1930s) Post Office has some 16th century interior architecture, including a beautiful plaster ceiling, ornate fireplace and oak staircase.

Cumberland House is a fine example of early Georgian elegance but again it is a ‘Georgification’ of a house built much earlier.

Note also Marston House and Gordon House, named after officers serving in Woodbridge during the Napoleonic War. The internationally known artist Thomas Churchyard, born in Melton, once lived in Marston House.

QUAY STREET While walking up Quay Street, the Quay Reformed Church, on the right, is the oldest chapel in Woodbridge. The next large red brick building on the right (in a fairly poor state of repair) is one of the many buildings in Woodbridge that were originally maltings. On the left is The Table restaurant and a modern office building. Next is a building, now used

by Steven Dewberry Opticians, that was once a carpenter’s workshop where coffins were made.

Near the top of Quay Street, in what was once the Bus Station, was a tyre and exhaust company and, in the old waiting room, was a collectors’ bears and sewing shop, then a marine insurance office, but both are closed now, as the entire building has been used by Global Trading.

The small pink and white Barton’s Cottage is on the left. This is an 18th century timber-framed cottage, once the home of Bernard Barton, a Quaker poet.

Bernard Barton is buried in the Burial Ground in Turn Lane, which we will visit later.

Opposite Kingston Road is the Elizabethan Brook House. Originally built before 1587, there are additions dating from 1674, the date on the weather-vane. A few yards past Kingston Road, on the left, is the old Fire Station, now used as a private garage. Note the original yellow Suffolk brick flooring. Walk on to the end of Cumberland Street, noting the plaque on the red brick terrace on the right.

If you venture further, into Ipswich Road, there is a fine Georgian house, now the offices of Notcutts Nurseries.

left, with its supporting iron pillars, was once a pawnbrokers. Walk down Turn Lane, where you will find The Friends Meeting House, built in 1678 to seat 300 people it is now a private residence.

Bernard Barton is buried in the adjoining graveyard, which is now a designated Quiet Place where the public can sit. Open the door, step inside and close out the present day, and spend a few minutes in peace. The Town Council is managing the grounds, to allow wild meadow flora to return.

Retrace your steps back to Church Street. The timber-framed building across the road is restored, but is dated 1553. If you have memories of Woodbridge in the 1980s, this building was then a tea rooms.

At the top of Church Street, stop and look up into the magnificent plane tree.

On your left stands the Abbey School, originally built as a home for Thomas Seckford’s father, on the site of an earlier Augustinian Priory.

Pass through the gates into the churchyard of the parish church of St. Mary. The church is built in the perpendicular style, with flintwork facing. Leave the Churchyard by way of the steps, through the cobbled passage, into Market Hill.

CHURCH STREET & TURN LANE Retrace your steps to Cross Corner, turn left to walk up Church Street.

Shortly, on the right, is Stone Place, an enduring link to Church Street’s original name, Stone Street.

Further up on the left, take a detour from Church Street, going left into Turn Lane. As you turn in, the building on the

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MARKET HILL For centuries Market Hill was the nucleus of the town. The centre-piece of Market Hill is undoubtedly the Shire Hall, built as a single storey building in 1575, by Thomas Seckford. The Shire Hall is home to Woodbridge Town Council and is licensed for wedding ceremonies and other events.

In the Middle Ages an annual fair was held here on St. Audry’s Day, 23 October. The gaudy souvenirs of the saint sold there were said to have given a new word to the English language – tawdry – a corruption of Saint Audry.

While in Market Hill, don’t miss a visit to the Woodbridge Museum, situated on the south-west side, where you can also purchase a souvenir of your visit to Woodbridge.

At the top of Market Hill is the Kings Head Inn, probably erected in the late 15th century. Go into Seckford Street (previously Well Street and also Fish Street) noting the heads carved in the beams of the Kings Head.

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Essential Explores | Woodbridge SECKFORD STREET & QUEENS HEAD LANE On your left, you pass what was the Seckford Dispensary. There are two private houses which were once public houses. One of them, previously the Queen’s Head, looks out over Fen Meadow, where the annual Woodbridge Horse Fair used to be held.

Beyond Fen Meadow is the splendid Seckford Alms Houses. The imposing iron fencing was cast by Garrett’s of Leiston well known for their steam traction engines. Retrace your steps to Queens Head Lane on the left and walk up its steep climb. This road used to be named Pound Lane because, as is so often the case with this naming, there was a local ‘pound’ for keeping stray livestock.

BURKITT ROAD & THEATRE STREET At the top of Queen’s Head Lane, turn left. Go past the White House and the thatched roof school to Buttrum’s Mill a

large early 19th century brick tower mill, with 6 floors, which was in operation until 1928. The mill is open and working at summer weekends. At almost all other times, the mill is open and manned by very enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers. A tour with a guide will provide you with an amazingly detailed insight into the miller’s life.

Cross the road and walk back towards the town with the pattern-bricked wall on your left. You are now walking along the ridge of Bearman’s Hill, where the 300 victims of the great plague were buried in 1666. On your left are the grounds of Woodbridge School.

Depending on the seasonal effect on the foliage, you may be able to see Marryott House, Woodbridge School.

The road becomes Theatre Street. At the end of the school wall, there is a steep flight of steps known as Bridewell Steps, leading down to Bredfield Street.

We will take an easier route. The first building on the left past Bridewell Steps is the House of Correction, a prison, built in 1804. Later it was the town’s police station (Bridewell) and has since

been converted into private dwellings.

Just past the car park on the right is a lovely 16th century house with a carriage arch. The house was originally the Free Grammar School, set up in 1577.

On the left is Neal’s Auction Room, which was built as the Theatre Royal, mainly to entertain the troops garrisoned in the town during the Napoleonic wars.

It was later used as a Primary School.

On the corner of Angel Lane is the 16th century Angel public house. We will return to go down Angel Lane later.

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UP on the HILL Blue Bay Blue Bay offers a superb collection of women’s casual clothing with a nautical twist. Blue Bay owner Alison Cook established the shop over 10 years ago and with an experienced eye and knowledge of her clientele she selects the latest trends from labels such as Mat de Misaine, St James and Armorlux. The modern and casual style of these collections all originate from Brittany’s coastal flair and are made from beautiful fabrics that are rich in vibrant colours, signature stripes, liberty prints and patterns and are made with comfortable and sophisticated cuts to create an assertive look that is elegant and timeless. Blue Bay also stocks a fabulous selection of accessories, including beautiful scarves, hats and gloves to accentuate the look and Breton style. Blue Bay can be found nestled at the top of the Market Hill next to Chenevix Jewellers.

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Creating future heirlooms – Tucked amongst the medieval buildings overlooking the historic Market Square is Chenevix Jewellery. This is a unique gem lover’s secret haven. Susannah ChenevixTrench, a qualified Gemmologist, the designer and creative force, has built an enviable reputation for bespoke commissions. Working between Woodbridge and London, next year she will be celebrating twenty years in business. Specialising in contemporary re-design work, she can update and transform sentimental jewellery into coveted family heirlooms. This calm and pretty shop, focussing on pearl, diamond and gemstone jewellery, has an extensive collection of affordable and bespoke pieces. From pearl stud earrings to beautiful South Sea strands there is a vast collection of pearls to choose from.

As well as diamond, sapphire, ruby and emeralds there are unusual gemstones in vibrant colours, pink sapphires, pretty tourmalines, lapis and golden tiger’s eye are all part of her latest collection. Whether you are looking for a small gift or a unique design, please pop in and browse. To discuss creating a special piece of jewellery, please call us to book an appointment with Susannah.

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The picturesque historic Market Hill with its stunning medieval buildings is a great place to visit, with the beautiful Shire Hall at the heart of the square surrounded by a wonderful array of independent shops and fabulous places to eat.

Chatterton’s Chatterton’s has been established in Suffolk for over ten years with a loyal following of discerning customers who come from far and wide to shop every season at the Woodbridge and Southwold boutiques. London Fashion Buyer Rebecca Cargill founded Chatterton’s with the concept of creating stores with a relaxed shopping environment stocking only the most covetable, wearable brands. The four stores and online site are uniquely linked drawing upon a stock of over 50 brands which can be located and instore within 24 hours. Rebecca carefully selects pieces to help you build upon a capsule wardrobe and each season sources statement fashion items to enhance your look. From classic, timeless names such as Armani, Ralph Lauren and Diane Von Furstenberg to innovative labels such as HIGH by Claire Campbell, Zoe Jordan and Pom Amsterdam. The diversity and range of the clothes, shoes and accessories ensures that daughters can shop there with their mothers and grandmothers! Chatterton’s truly values its client base and strive to provide a personal, bespoke shopping service every day of the week! Open Monday to Saturday 9.30 – 5.30pm and Sunday 11 – 5pm.

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Homespun Homespun is celebrating its 1st birthday since opening in Woodbridge. Together with their lovely range of the finest Homespun cashmere pieces for men and women, they have some international clothing and shoe brands unique to their store in Suffolk. Homespun stocks just about every jumper style that you could possibly need to dress with ease and style over the next season. Cardigans and ponchos to keep the chills out, roll necks and V necks for smarter occasions and sleek sweatshirts and onesies for sofa nights and weekend walks. In addition, they have Margaret Howell, MHL by Margaret Howell, Alde Custome Clothing, Masscob, apc, Tinsels, Citizens of Humanity Jeans, Jerome Dreyfuss bags, Seven Boot Lane Footwear, Norfolk Makers, Martha Rose, Nudie Jeans and 1882 ceramics. Homespun’s cashmere shop is open online www.homespuncashmere.com

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Essential Explores | Woodbridge MARKET HILL (AGAIN) Survey the scene from the top of Market Hill, which is dominated by the Shire Hall. The present appearance dates from the late 17th century. The stone-framed arcades on the ground level were once open to admit grain carts, but were enclosed in 1803.

The ornate gable ends show the influence of Dutch architecture, quite prevalent in the region.

Many of the buildings around Market Hill have 18th century shop fronts.

As previously mentioned Market Hill was once the commercial and retail centre of Woodbridge. One building that is now a church hall was previously the White Horse public house. If you can find it, in the ‘top right’ corner of Market Hill, nip quietly into Glover’s Yard, with its almost original 16th century rear building easy to miss.

Looking down the hill, on the left side of the Shire Hall, protruding from the row of shops is the White House and, in the next building, above no.10, is a plaque commemorating the residence of Edward FitzGerald, famous for his translation into English of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.

The fine building on the corner of Market Hill, New Street and Chapel Street was the Old Court House, built in 1784. Dominating the ‘bottom’ of Market hill is the Bull Hotel built in the 16th century.

BREDFIELD STREET Carry on into Bredfield Street. Numbers 29 and 30, a Tudor pink-washed cottage standing lower than the road, was once the Plough and Sail public house. It was left ‘down the hole’ when the road was raised in the 18th century to reduce problems of flooding (perhaps from the Naverne Brook, which crossed the road about where Felbridge Court now stands).

There are two Regency cottages, built around 1815-30, joined to a row of three Victorian cottages. Check the architectural details (windows, door arches, lintels, roof tiles) to compare the differences in architectural styles between late Regency and early Victorian. No.35 was made from oneand-a-half of the original cottages the other half of the third cottage was demolished when the row was refurbished in 1979.

ANGEL LANE After a circumnavigation of Market Hill, make your way back to Angel Lane, with its picturesque row of 17th and 18th century cottages curving away down the hill. There is a public record of a family of 13 adults and children living in no.24, one of the smallest of these cottages.

At the bottom of the winding lane, just past Angel House (previously named Lorraine House), is a building which was, until late 1996, the Waggon and Horses public house. During 2001 it was refurbished as dwellings, as was the coach house to the rear. Opposite Angel House stands Burkitt House, one of Woodbridge’s finest houses, dating from Queen Ann’s reign (1702 – 1714).

CHAPEL STREET Retrace your steps to what was the Waggon and Horses and turn left into Chapel Street, passing Burkitt House.

On the left is the hollow known as Ship Meadow, because the fields once belonged to The Ship public house (some believe it was so named because it was once a navigable tributary to the Deben). The wooden cottages at the bottom of Ship Meadow were reputedly built from the timbers of ships captured during the Napoleonic war.

In 1790 several windmills stood on the hilltop behind. Unsurprisingly the hill is named Windmill Hill. Four working

mills existed there as late as 1825. The Beaumont Baptist Chapel on the right featured in Peter Hall’s film Akenfield.

The book Akenfield was based on life in another Suffolk village, Charsfield. At the end of Chapel Street, stop to take in yet another view of Market Hill and, if you haven’t already, visit the Woodbridge Museum on the left of the square.

NEW STREET Continue to New Street, so named when it was built, around 1500, to take pressure off Church Street (which you will remember was called Stone Street at the time). Ye Olde Bell and Steelyard dates from around the time the road was built and is believed to be the 13th oldest pub in England.

Further down on the right is the timberframed house named Bridewell, where Dutch prisoners were kept after the Battle of Sole Bay, in 1656, off the coast at Southwold. Another of my favourite spots is the narrow part of the lower end of New Street.

At the bottom, look up into St. John’s Hill where bombs, dropped from a Zeppelin, landed in August 1915, killing six people. Some houses on the left and right, and the wall on the right, still show signs of the re-building, if you look carefully at the colouring of the brickwork.

Essential Tip: Before heading for Thoroughfare take a peek at Chaffinch; a bright and airy shop backed with handbags scarfs and other accessories

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TIDE MILL WAY

Walk on down New Street, through the passage into Thoroughfare.

Cross the railway line and make your way to the Tide Mill. The Tide Mill operated until 1957. Woodbridge was one of the first tide mills in the country, and was unquestionably the last one working – operating for well over 800 years.

Thoroughfare, in both directions, is full of interesting buildings and specialist shops and is now the centre of activity in the town. Go left, to the end of Thoroughfare, which actually extends beyond the traffic lights – the Connells showroom is a well-restored 1930s art deco style building and the yellowpainted building on the other side of the road was once the Sun public house.

Retrace your steps to the traffic lights and the Red Lion. Return the full length of Thoroughfare. Walk right up to The Cross. Turn left into Quay Street, passing down the side of The Crown, and left again, into Crown Place.

Essential Tip: A visit to Woodbridge isn’t complete without browsing Barretts – the independent home and interiors department store that’s been trading in the town for almost 50 years. Be sure to cross the road too when you reach the traffic lights at St John’s Street as Laura Jane boutique is a great source for affordable, stylish fashions. Returning along Thoroughfare you’ll pass other Essential Suffolk favourites Ninni Noo, Holly Blue Boutique and lingerie specialists Sweet Dreams.Take a break for refreshments at either the Georgian Coffee House or Honey & Harvey before venturing on towards Woodbridge Kitchen Company and the Happiness Store

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CROWN PLACE Crown Place is an interesting part of Woodbridge history. The buildings at the top of the slope, that have been converted into dwellings, were once yet another Maltings. Go past the first right turn, and turn right at the second.

The row of four grey-brick cottages further down on the right, was once called Ocean Terrace according to evidence from an Australian researching his family history. Judging from the 1881 Census, the building just uphill from the terrace was once St. Thomas’s Roman Catholic Church.

At the bottom, you are back into Quayside. As you wait to cross, note that the building across the road, painted pink, is the 1530-built Boat Inn, now a private residence. Cross Quay Side and turn left into Tide Mill Way.

Essential Tip: Visitors to the Tide Mill can experience the sights, sounds and drama of the mill as wheels and stones turn, grinding the grain as they have done for many hundreds of years.When tides permit the five metre English oak waterwheel will turn the machinery, and grain will be milled to produce flour. An imaginative timeline records the Tide Mill’s long history and fascinating owners and is complemented by interactive models, audio stations, videos, display panels, life-size cut-outs of the miller’s family and cats.There’s also a children’s corner and dressing-up box. During October the mill is open weekends and school half term, 11am to 5pm with entry just £5 for adults and £2 for children

Retrace your steps just a few yards, then turn left to walk along the quay towards the railway station. For hundreds of years, from the corner of Bass’s Dock a high water ferry service connected Woodbridge with Sutton, just across the river where the Sutton Hoo Burial Ship was discovered in 1939 – the largest and finest Anglo-Saxon treasure found in Britain.

Cross the railway line by the typical Victorian iron lattice-work railway bridge, and you are back where you started.

Essential Tip: Continue to walk along the river path and you’ll soon leave the bustle of the town and find that the Deben estuary is teaming with wildlife.Walk as far as Kyson Point for stunning views all year round

Thanks to Lin Barringer and Choose Woodbridge for contributing this fascinating walk

INFORMATION www.choosewoodbridge.co.uk Photograph: Anne Gould

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NOVAT on all flooring in October

Brockway Dimensions Stripe 80% wool carpet was from £33.99psm NOW from £28.32psm

To arrange a free, no obligation flooring measure and estimate, please contact one of our friendly, experienced flooring team on 01394 384300 or email carpets@barretts.co.uk Alternative Flooring Sisal Boucle was £42.99psm NOW £35.82psm

www.barretts.co.uk 40 The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge IP12 1AL 01394 384300 | carpets@barretts.co.uk Free customer car park

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WOODBRIDGE DESTINATIONS

Adams Apple A stylish boutique of quality casual, smart and special occasion clothing available at affordable prices, with hats, bags and jewellery to complement any outfit.

70 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge IP12 1AL 01394 384685

Barretts of Woodbridge A friendly, independent department store specialising in high quality, beautiful home furnishings and offering fantastic customer service.

40-42 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge IP12 1LA 01394 384300 www.barretts.co.uk

Bathsheba Enjoy a range of treatments from beauty services, to full body massages in a professional yet relaxing environment, where you will leave feeling refreshed and revitalised!

24 Church Street, Woodbridge IP12 1DH 01394 388813 www.bathshebaspa.co.uk

Blue Bay Clothing A ladies clothing store offering a classic smart and casual collection with a coastal theme of signature stripes, denims, knitwear, linens and more.

40a Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LU 01394 610325

Chatterton’s A stunning collection of exquisite pieces handpicked from the best designer collections around the world.

18 Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LU 01394 385757 www.chattertonshop.co.uk

Chaffinch A unique accessories boutique stocking a beautiful collection of colourful, vibrant, stylish and affordable handbags, scarves and fashion.

21a New Street, Woodbridge IP12 1DY 01394 387672 www.chaffinch.co.uk

Chenevix Jewellery Qualified gemmologist and designer, Susannah Chenevix-Trench specialises in bespoke and remodelling work creating unique pieces of jewellery using both well-known and unusual gemstones and pearls.

40 Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LU 01394 384053 www.chenevixjewellery.co.uk

Honey & Harvey A space to take a break, work, chat or laugh, and everyone gets a warm welcome. Serving artisan coffee and quality tea as well as breakfasts and lunches created from locally-sourced high-quality organic ingredients.

56 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge IP12 1AL 01394 548161 www.honeyandharvey.co.uk

Darcy B A stylish boutique stocking Joseph Ribkoff, Sandwich, Save the Queen, Luis Civit, Penny Black, Versace and many more.

23 Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LU 01394 388880 www.darcy-b.com

Laura Jane Boutique Chic and stylish clothes, shoes and accessories at affordable prices.

Stocking labels such as YaYa, Peruzzi, Part Two, Lauren Vidal, Soaked in Luxury and many more.

89-91 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge IP12 1AW 01394 386686 www.laurajaneboutique.co.uk

The Galley The Galley offers a vibrant dining experience, using local, seasonal food with delicious and unusual flavours.

21 Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LX 01394 380055 www.galley.uk.com Georgian Coffee House A traditional tea room, coffee house and restaurant serving breakfast, morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea and cake. Quality in food, service and surroundings.

47a Thoroughfare, Woodbridge IP12 1AH 01394 387292 www.georgiancoffeehouse.co.uk

Happiness Store A unique, lovely bright store stocking a great collection of homeware and gifts all carefully selected to offer customers products that are on-trend, great quality and value for money.

6a Thoroughfare, Woodbridge IP12 1AG 01394 548815

Holly Blue Boutique See it, love it, want it. This popular boutique in the heart of Woodbridge will have you spoilt for choice with lovely collections different from the high street and at realistic prices.

72 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge IP12 1AL 01394 382300

Homespun Stocking a great range of beautiful Cashmere, with some styles and colours that are not available on-line.

1 Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LP 01394 383834 www.homespuncashmere.com

Moose Lifestyle & Interiors A fabulous collection of unusual furniture and interiors, along with a unique selection of gifts, accessories and clothing for that individual look.

20a Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LU 01394 382691

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Ninni Noo A stylish collection of beautiful clothing at affordable prices. “Life’s too short to wear boring clothes.”

57 Thoroughfare,Woodbridge IP12 1AH 01394 388655 The Sandwich Shop & Coffee Bar Established in 1996 in the heart of The Thoroughfare, we sell freshly made sandwiches, baps, baguettes, panini, potatoes, smoothies, juices, shakes, coffee, homemade cake, and buffets for any occasion.

17 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge IP12 1AA 01394 384941 sandwich.woodbridge@hotmail.co.uk

Samuel David Construction Offering a bespoke building service with total satisfaction customers at the heart of everything they do.

1 Quayside, Woodbridge IP12 1AF 01394 780045 www.samueldavidconstruction.co.uk

Sweet Dreams An edited selection of the world's finest lingerie, swimwear and loungewear combined with expert advice and 19 years of fitting experience.

45a Throughfare, Woodbridge IP12 1AH 01394 380306 www.sweetdreams-lingerie.co.uk

The Burgess Group Enhance your home with beautiful windows and doors. Design, craftsmanship and security you can trust.

The Burgess Group, Notcutts Garden Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge IP12 4AF 01394 386666 www.burgess-group.com

Ufford Park Hotel, Golf and Spa Situated in 120 acres of Suffolk’s beautiful countryside and located just off the A12, Ufford Park Woodbridge offers a fantastic choice of facilities for all to enjoy.

Yarmouth Road, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1QW 0844 847 9467 (local rate) www.uffordpark.co.uk

Vanil Bringing a touch of Scandinavia to Woodbridge. Bursting with beautiful homewares including vintage furniture, bags, jewellery, stationery and accessories from leading Swedish brands.

17 Church Street, Woodbridge IP12 1SD 07702 877081 www.vanil.co.uk Woodbridge Interiors Designing stunning kitchens and bathrooms. Making the most of the space in your home.

Smithfield, Woodbridge IP12 1NG 01394 386390 www.woodbridgeinteriors.co.uk

Woodbridge Kitchen Company A gem of a store that is a wonderful Aladdin’s cave of kitchen gadgets, utensils, pots and pans, stocking everything and more for the discerning cook or the busy person looking after a home.

7 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge.

IP12 1AA 01394 382091 www.woodbridgekitchencompany.co.uk Woodbridge School Helping the pupils develop into happy, confident, caring, resilient young men and women.

Burkitt Rd,Woodbridge IP12 4JH 01394 615000 www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk 10 Church Street Antiques, interiors, art and gifts.

At 10 Church Street we love all things beautifully made and well designed and we offer an eclectic mix of everchanging things – old and new – sourced from Europe and beyond.

10 Church Street, Woodbridge IP12 1DH 01394 384949 www.10churchstreet.com

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Adini red print dress £66 Adams Apple

Oui Wool and Alpaca Cardigan £189 O&C Butcher

Adini plum sweater £78 Adams Apple

FOREVER AUTUMN Warm earthy tones from nature’s palette mean autumn is truly here. Add pattern and texture for a collection of autumn styles that will complement any wardrobe

Mat De Misaine boiled wool coat £255 Blue Bay Clothing

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Marie cashmere cable roll neck in mulberry (S-XL) £260 Homespun

Part Two Enja shirt £74.95 Laura Jane Boutique

Fashion

Barbour winter tartan dress £179 Denny of Southwold

Viccio dress £85.50 Caramel Snape Maltings

Red Italian leather bag £80 Chaffinch Micha red dress £59.95 Caramel Snape Maltings

High asymetrical dress in grey £289 Chattertons

Elenora dress £120 Holly Blue Boutique

Star sweater, available in a selection of colours £39 Moose Lifestyle & Interiors

Red sparkles sweater £59 Moose Lifestyle & Interiors

St James hat £55 Denny of Southwold

Part Two Esta knitted top £74.95 Laura Jane Boutique Patterned dress £52 Ninni Noo Boutique

Toggi ladies doggie print scarf £15 Kings of Suffolk

Orange hand bag £36 Chaffinch

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Toggi Braemar ladies tweed £225 Kings of Suffolk

Barbour winter tartan coat £329 Denny of Southwold

Emrica jacket £58 Adams Apple

Rust bag £155 Denny of Southwold

Oui cashmere coat £249.95 Darcy B Barbour winter tartan bag £89.95 Denny of Southwold

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Panache Clara in heather bra D-G cup £32 briefs from £14 Sweet Dreams

Lilly & Me dress £69 Adams Apple

Fantasie Darcie in dark blue floral bra D-GG cup £34, briefs from £19 Sweet Dreams

Ana Alcazar dress £189 Holly Blue Boutique

Mat de Misaine shirt £89 BLue Bay Clothing

Soaked in Luxury Willa print trousers £64.99 Laura Jane Boutique

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LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

Ronin bead necklace £38 Chaffinch

Soaked in Luxury River sweater £54.99 Laura Jane Boutique

Ariat Lowei Amazon green print top £44.99 Kings of Suffolk

Marble purple sweater £63 Adams Apple

Caroline Gardner Sidney tote bag £105 O&C Butcher

ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS

NEW COLLECTIONS NOW IN STORE

Our autumn and winter ranges from Barbour, Musto, Toggi, Jack Murphy and many others are arriving daily.

CELEBRATING 165 YEARS

11 Market Place, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6EA | 01502 722372 info@dennyofsouthwold.co.uk | Open everyday Denny of Southwold

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We don’t just cater for horses!

GRANGE FARM BARN, HASKETON WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK IP13 6HN 01473 738237 sales@kingsofsuffolk.co.uk

Fashion PK Estorin body warmer firebrick £104 Ariat Lowen zip navy £44.99 Kings of Suffolk

Catapillar boots available in Teaberry, teal or blue £115 Denny of Southwold

STOCKISTS Adams Apple 70 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge T: 01394 384685 Blue Bay 40 Market Hill, Woodbridge T: 01394 610325 Caramel 140 High Street, Snape Maltings T: 01728 687467 www.caramel-aldeburgh.co.uk Chaffinch 21 New Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1DY T: 01394 387672 www.lovechaffinch.co.uk Chatterton’s 80 High Street, Southwold & 18 Market Hill, Woodbridge T: 01394 385757 www.chattertonshop.co.uk Darcy B Market Hill Framlingham & Woodbridge T: 01728 720052 www.darcy-b.co.uk Denny of Southwold 11 Market Place, Southwold T: 01502 722372 www.dennyofsouthwold.co.uk Holly Blue Boutique 72 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge T: 01394 382300 Essential SUFFOLK Homespun 1 Market Hill, Woodbridge T: 01394 383834 www.homespuncashmere.com always proud Kings of Suffolk Grange Farm Barn, Hasketon, Woodbridge. T: 01473 738237 www.kingsofsuffolk.co.uk ~ to feature ~ Laura Jane Boutique 89/91 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge T: 01394 386686 Moose Interiors 20a Market Hill, Woodbridge T: 01394382691 Ninni Noo Boutique 57 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge T: 01394 388655 RETAILERS O&C Butcher 129 – 131 High Street, Aldeburgh T: 01728 452229 www.ocbutcher.co.uk Sweet Dreams 45a Thoroughfare, Woodbridge T: 01394 380306

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ADINI BIANCA LILLY & ME LEBEK EMRECO YEST SIGNATURE MARBLE GARDEUR IN TOWN POMODORO MONARI MICHELE

70 Thoroughfare Woodbridge 01394 384685

Our entire collection is now under one roof at Snape Maltings

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New Autumn Collections Now in Store

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Finance

OCTOBER 2016

BUSINESS FRAUD – MANAGING YOUR RISKS It’s easy to think ‘this won’t happen to my business’. But it might.

Paul Goddard, Head of Internal Audit, Risk and Assurance at Scrutton Bland explains more about business fraud.

The damage fraudulent activity can do to an organisation may be irreparable. Financial losses from fraudulent business activity can be significant, but beyond this are more immeasurable losses including staff, time, productivity, reputational and client relationships.

It is vital to have robust anti-fraud frameworks in place, including fraud prevention and detection controls. It should be remembered that fraud can be committed both by people outside the organisation and by employees within it.

Examples of fraud • Asset misappropriation – the theft of cash or other assets.

• Skimming – the theft of cash from an organisation, such as a payments not being processed through a till.

• Payment fraud – payments being obtained for fictitious goods or services.

• Expense reimbursement fraud – such as claiming fictitious mileage costs.

• Payroll fraud – such as overtime not worked or adding ghost employees to the payroll.

• Financial Statement fraud –overstating assets and revenue or understating liabilities and expenses.

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• Cyber and internet fraud – the use of software to steal personal data, including name, address and bank details.

Other types of fraudulent activity include bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest that remain undeclared and tax evasion.

How can fraud be prevented?

1. Have anti-fraud policies and procedures been produced to include fraud detection, fraud prevention and a fraud response plan?

2. Are policies relating to whistleblowing, ethics and antibribery in place?

3. Is everyone given training on fraud and how to report any concerns or suspicions?

4. Are fraud risks listed in your risk register?

5. Are the controls in place sufficient to help prevent and detect fraudulent activities in all areas of the organisation?

If you have any concerns that fraud-related risks are not being identified or managed effectively, Scrutton Bland can help.

Our Risk and Assurance Department can assess the fraud framework within your organisation and provide assistance with controls to reduce the risk of fraud occurring.

Contact Paul Goddard at paul.goddard@scruttonbland.co.uk or 01473 267000. Scrutton Bland Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Health

NO NEED TO STAY IN BED WITH SCIATICA Mr Robert Lovell Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon Most of us have heard of sciatica and, if you are one of the unlucky 5% or so of who will experience it in their lifetime, you will know how painful and debilitating it can be. It is not a new condition and was described by Hippocrates in Ancient Greece. Severe pain such as this can be very scary and come out of the blue with little warning. Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, Mr Robert Lovell, provides information and reassurance as knowing a few facts and strategies can make it a lot easier to deal with.

“Sciatica is generally taken to mean nerve pain in the leg.

Surprisingly, it is not usually anything to do with the sciatic nerve and, most commonly, is caused by pressure on a nerve in the spine. The most common cause is a bulging disc. You may hear this referred to as a slipped disc, disc prolapse, disc protrusion or disc herniation. They all mean the same thing.

Sciatica may also be caused by overgrown joints or bones moving abnormally in some cases”, Mr Lovell explains.

“Typically the sufferer will have pain (it may feel like burning, aching or even electric shocks) travelling down the leg, often as far as the foot. There may be pins and needles, numbness and, rarely, weakness. Whilst there is often pain in the back, there may not always be and this can make things confusing.

We often assume that we have done something to cause it and will wrack our brains to look for what we have lifted, a strange mattress we have slept on or blame it on a cough. Rest assured, that it is not anything that can have been avoided and, generally, has been waiting to happen for some time.

Our natural reaction is to associate severe pain with something terribly wrong. Fortunately, with sciatica this is rarely the case in my experience and in the overwhelming majority of cases it resolves quickly on its own and requires no invasive treatment.

You can help yourself, don’t be afraid If you find yourself in the unenviable position of having sciatica a few simple steps may be all that are required. The first is to take painkillers. Simple over-the counter medication is a good starting point and your pharmacist can advise you.

Do not be afraid of analgesia. You are not masking anything and will not make it worse. Try and keep mobile if you can.

It keeps your muscles active, stops you getting stiff and helps minimise spasms. Strict bed rest is not advised anymore!

Obviously, if things fail to settle quickly your GP will be able to help you with specific painkillers for nerve pain.

What next?

Physiotherapy is generally recommended for most people with sciatica. It can be invaluable in keeping you mobile,

strengthening your muscles and easing your pain. Your physio can listen to your symptoms, examine you and give you a specific, tailored program to help manage and settle your pain.

Thankfully, in most people this is all that is required and very few patients need further investigation or treatment. If your pain is not settling it may be worth discussing your pain with a specialist in this field who can advise you on investigations such as MRI scans and further treatment options. This may involve targeted injections under x-ray to calm the area down and allow things to settle. Very rarely, it may even involve surgery but, usually, this can be avoided. My aim is always to keep patients up, mobile and functioning normally”.

Mr Robert Lovell is a Consultant Spinal Surgeon at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital. He also has a full-time NHS practice at the renowned Ipswich Hospital regional spinal unit. He qualified from University College London Medical School in 1998, and undertook his basic surgical training at University College Hospital, St Mary’s and The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. He then joined the East Anglian Higher Surgical Training Programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics. During this training he specialised in spinal surgery and after gaining his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons he travelled to Australia for the prestigious yearlong AO Spinal fellowship in Brisbane.

Mr Lovell was appointed as a consultant in spinal surgery at the Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust in 2010 and has a wide ranging practice involving all aspects of adult spinal surgery including trauma, deformity, infection, malignancy and degenerative conditions such as back pain and sciatica.

He has a particular sub-speciality interests in cervical surgery.

He has extensive experience in disc replacement, kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty. He works as part of an established, experienced multi-disciplinary team who provide treatment and care for their patients.

Mr Lovell consults privately at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital and Gilmour Piper & Associates. He also regularly undertakes spinal medico-legal work. He will be presenting at a free open event on back pain, please see details below.

Is your back stopping you doing the things you love? If you are experiencing back pain and it is affecting your mobility, whether mildly or severely, come along to Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital on Tuesday, October 4th at 7pm to our FREE Let’s Talk Back Pain open event where Mr Lovell will be speaking. Our team can help get you back in motion and find a solution quickly and easily. Booking is essential on 01473 852 574.

For more information on how to book a private consultation with Mr Lovell, please get in touch on 01473 852 574.

Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital offers a comprehensive range of orthopaedic services and rapid access to experts in diagnostic and imaging services and physiotherapy for advice and treatment. Find out more at www.nuffieldhealth.com/ipswichhospital.

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PUB WALKS

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This month Darcy heads to the picturesque village of Kersey, near Hadleigh, starting her walk from the dog friendly Bell Inn

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If you have never been to Kersey this walk is the perfect excuse to visit. A walk along its main street is like stepping back in time with fine examples of medieval buildings including the pub, built circa 1379, and The River House with its large Elizabethan oak front door. The view down the street from the church is a scene that I can imagine has been painted and sketched a thousand times and is one that will make you want to linger as you approach the end of this walk.

The church, St Mary’s, appears regularly during route; like the hub of a wheel it can be spied through trees and hedges and across open fields as we circle the village. Again it is a building of significant historic note with its oldest part – the south wall of the nave – dating back to the 12th century.

The walk is an easy one combining field edges, well maintained paths and short stretches of quiet road walking. I was intrigued to discover that Kersey has a footpath working group that meets three times a year to co-ordinate maintenance and mowing of the paths as necessary.

The group also liaises with landowners and Suffolk County Council which ultimately has responsibility for footpaths and the result is a clear well maintained route although there are occasions (see points 6 and 11) where you will need to pay attention to avoid walking past a turning.

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THE WALK Distance: Approx. 3.5 miles Time: Approx.1 hour 15 minutes depending on your pace Terrain: Easy underfoot. Good paths, field edges with stretches of quiet road walking.

Stops: The Bell Inn Ordinance Survey Map: Explorer 196 Start Point OS reference: 000 441

The Bell Inn A family run 14th century pub, in the famous and picturesque village of Kersey.

As always please keep your dog under close control and follow any advisory signs. For a printable version of this and previous walks go to: www.essentialsuffolk.com/dog-walks where you will also find more pictures of each walk route.

1. Leave the pub via the back of the car park and turn right on the path.

2. When you reach the road turn left and walk along the road for approx. 140 yds until you reach a wooden gate on your right.

3. Pass through the gate and follow the path for approx. 5 minutes until you meet a junction as the treeline to your right starts.There is a wooden post on your left with walk markers.

4. Turn right and follow the path through the trees until you meet the road.

5. At the road turn left and walk for approx. 100yds until to reach a bridleway sign on your right.

6. Turn right and follow the path. As you emerge from the path into the open turn right and walk for approx. 120 yds where you will come to a turning on your right (at the end of the hedge) with a wooden post and yellow marker. This turning can be easy to miss but is before the farm and telegraph pole.

7. Turn right and follow the path initially straight on and then around to the left until you meet the road (the exit from the field isn’t immediately obvious but is in the bottom left at the end of the hedge).

8. At the road turn left and walk for approx. 200yds. Until you reach a footpath (FP) sign on your right which is by an ivy covered corrugated ‘shed’.

9. Turn right at the FP sign and walk across the field, at the bottom turn left and then walk for approx. 45 yds until you come to a wooden bridge on your right. Cross the bridge and follow the path until you reach the road.

10. At the road turn right and walk for approx. 100 yds until you reach a FP sign on your left.

11. Turn left and walk down the track. As you reach the farm the path turns to the left in front of the barn. Keeping walking past the derelict farm buildings and you will come to a wooden post with a circular walk marker. Continue straight ahead for approx. 110yds until you come to a gap in the hedge on your right. This is easy to miss so keep your eyes peeled.

12. Go through the gap and turn right. Follow the path and continue straight ahead onto the tarmac track until you reach a FP sign.

13. Turn right and follow the path across the field. Walk to the right of the hedge and at its end turn left. After a short while (approx. 35 yds) you will see the path turns right across the field meeting the road just before the church.

14. At the road turn left and walk past the church until you come to a FP sign on your right (also a sign for Kersey Church of England Primary School).

15. Turn right. Walk past the church entrance and down the grass slope and through the gate.

16. At the road turn right and walk through the village until you reach the pub on your left.

If it wasn’t for the cars parked in the main street it would be possible to imagine that one has, somehow, slipped back 500 years through a time warp. In Kersey there’s scarcely a building without character from the timber framed Bell Inn to River House by the ford with its massive Elizabethan door.

The ford or water splash, is actually a tributary of the River Brett which flows through Hadleigh and there are lots of good walks near by.

Beer garden & car park • Families always welcome Dogs welcome in the bar (limited space) OPENING TIM ES:

11am – 11pm Monday to Saturday 12pm – 10:30pm Sunday SERVING F OOD :

Monday to Saturday 12pm – 2:30pm Sunday 12pm – 7:30pm Open every evening for food between 6pm – 8:30pm (no food Monday nights)

The Bell Inn The Street Kersey Suffolk IP7 6DY www.kerseybell.co.uk

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GRESSINGHAM DUCK Sometimes it’s nice to wow your friends with a dish that could easily have come straight off the menu at your favourite restaurant. This elegant duck dish from Gareth Knights of the Sibton White Horse, will take some planning and preparation but will certainly not disappoint

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Chef’s Recipe | Sibton White Horse Gareth Knights, head chef at the Sibton White Horse always dreamed of a career in the kitchen. From a very young age whilst friends were dreaming of being a footballer or joining the army, he knew he wanted to be a chef. To that end after he finished school he began his chef training at Suffolk College.

He took some time to travel and enjoyed visits to faraway places such as Australia and America, Thailand and Malaysia but Suffolk called him home and he began his career in earnest.

Originally a pastry chef, Gareth thrives on the idea of creating beautiful dishes and has an amazing eye for detail. Taking the reins in the kitchen of the White Horse has allowed him to spread his creative flair to the full menu and with the wealth of locally sourced ingredients he is creating stunning dishes.

Having worked in many well known Suffolk establishments such as The Swan, The Blue Lighthouse and Sutherland House in Southwold, as well as being part of the chef team for the

The Sibton White Horse was awarded the Good Pub Guide’s “Suffolk Dining Pub of the Year 2015 and 2016” and has retained its AA Rosette for the sixth consecutive year.

Roast Gressingham Duck Breast Crispy leg, fondant potato, celeriac, golden beetroot, watercress puree, savoy cabbage & blackberry jus INGREDIENTS Serves 4 4 duck breasts 5 medium potatoes (peeled) 225g butter 50g melted butter 2 cloves garlic Sprig of thyme 1 celeriac (peeled) 1 x bunch of watercress 400ml cream 1 litre meat stock 2 x shallots cut in ½ 75g brown sugar 200ml red wine 300g blackberries 2 x confit duck legs 1 x banana shallot Zest of 1 orange 2 x sheets filo pastry 1 savoy cabbage 1 x bunch baby golden beetroot

Thorpeness and Aldeburgh Hotels group, Gareth has gained a wealth of experience and knowledge over the years.

METHOD 1. Prepare the duck breasts by removing any excess fat and scoring the skin.

To make the fondant potatoes 2. Cut potatoes out using a round cutter and place in a deep cooking tray. Fill tray with water so it comes to the top of the potatoes. Add 125g butter, garlic and thyme, seasoning and place in oven at 160°C for 15 minutes. Then turn the potatoes over and continue this until the potatoes are cooked and golden on top (approx. a further15 minutes) then remove from water and allow to cool.

To make the jus 3. In a large pan brown off your halved shallots, add brown sugar and caramelise.

Add red wine and reduce by half the volume of liquid. Pour in the stock and let it reduce by half again.

To prepare the vegetables 4. Scoop the celeriac into balls using a Parisienne scoop. Place in another pan with 100g butter and enough water to cover. Bring to the boil and cook through. Set aside to cool.

5. Boil the cream and reduce by half, add watercress and puree using a hand blender and pass through a sieve.

Cool and set aside.

To make the confit duck croquet 6. Remove meat from confit duck legs, finely dice the shallots and mix together in a bowl. Add orange zest and season.

7. Lay out one sheet of filo pastry and brush with melted butter and repeat with the other sheet, at bottom end spoon a line of duck mix (not going all the way to the edge). Fold the edges and roll from bottom to top making a kind of spring roll.

8. Slice potatoes on a spiral slicer to make into potato spaghetti. Blanch in salted water and cool. Brush spring rolls with butter and wrap the potato spaghetti around the roll. Chill until required.

To complete the dish 9. Take leaves off golden beetroot and wrap altogether in foil with salt, pepper and a splash of oil. Put into the oven until cooked. Once cooked peel and halve.

10.Heat pan, add duck breast (skin side down) and allow to brown. Turn over and place in the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes until cooked pink, then remove from oven and allow to rest. Keep the pan. Place fondant potato, celeriac balls and beetroot on a baking tray and heat in oven for 10 minutes. Warm the watercress puree and jus, add the blackberries and reduce by half.

11. Deep fry the duck leg croquette until golden brown. Shred cabbage and sauté in your duck pan.

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Convivial and welcoming atmosphere, good choice of beer and wine, thoughtfully created menu – the perfect place for a light lunch or a three course meal.

Sibton White Horse Inn, Halesworth Road, Sibton, Suffolk IP17 2JJ. Telephone: 01728 660337 Lunch served 12 – 2pm, Dinner served 6.30 – 9pm Closed Monday Lunch

The Good Pub Guide’s Suffolk Dining Pub of the Year 2016

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STARTS HERE! When DIY superstores put away the lawnmowers and replace them with Christmas lights, mechanical reindeer and inflatable Santas you know, whether you like it or not, that the countdown to Christmas has started. Conversations about festive dining will soon begin so Essential Suffolk has brought together some ideas to help you plan your Christmas nights out Back in the day – before supermarkets, convenience food and the like, households across the land would set aside special days mid October to get ready for Christmas. There would be seemingly endless bowls of dried fruit and nuts macerating under tea towels as preparations were made for puddings, mincemeat and cake.

It’s at this time of year that restaurants and hotels start getting booked for Christmas parties, lunches on the day itself and festive staycations. So if you want one of those plumb Friday/Saturday nights in December on one of those dates that precede the party season, it’s time to call around for menu options now.

Some days we’d come home from school to find puddings merrily steaming away in old fashioned washing machines, the next day the oven was full of glass Kilner jars and we’d always fight about who would help out anointing the cake with brandy. Luckily these days – well unless baking really is your thing – it’s not so much hard work, but Christmas planning still needs to start early so it’s more a matter of good organisation and a few phone calls.

Equally for those who don’t want Christmas Day to be about slaving over a hot stove all morning and then having a mountain of clearing up in the afternoon decisions about going out to eat need to be made soon.

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DESTINATION SOUTHWOLD With the countdown to Christmas underway Adrian Rawlinson heads to the coast to discover what the festive season has in store at Southwold Pier

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When it comes to Suffolk summer days out a destination high on peoples list to visit is Southwold Pier. Sun, sand, sea, ice creams, fish and chips, Punch & Judy, a refreshing breeze and a host of activities – including quality retail therapy, excellent dining, and the unique House of Games amusement arcade – mean there is never a dull moment.

When the seasons change though and the warmth leaves our shores does this most iconic of Suffolk landmarks still have enough pulling power ‘out of season’ to make it an equally attractive winter destination? I believe it does and with, dare I say it, Christmas drawing closer this could be the perfect way to combine your Christmas shopping with a relaxing day/night out.

Southwold has many attractions that can keep the most energetic of visitors

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occupied with a wide variety of places to eat and drink and a high street that, on the whole, has avoided the clone town syndrome; but of all its jewels the pier is arguably the most unique and complete.

buying it in 2014, is the retail offering.

Of course there are stylish mementoes for those who want a souvenir of their day at the seaside but increasingly the two shops – Seaweed and Salt and The Treasure Chest – are stocked with quality items that will make perfect original Christmas gifts. These include stunning glassware and beautiful prints from local artists.

In my opinion everything that attracts you in the summer remains in abundance in the winter, and at the risk of sounding a humbug, can be enjoyed more without the crowds that the summer sun inevitably brings. I am never happier than by the sea and the prospect of a walk on the beach (ideally with my dogs) followed by a nice meal is for me one of life’s true pleasures. As there is a beach dog ban in Southwold from May to September this is an option that isn’t available in the summer months but come October – and until the end of April – dogs can be walked freely so whatever the weather (remember there is no such thing as the wrong weather – only the wrong clothes) the dog friendly pier becomes a great option. Sand, sea and sun – albeit a winter one – duly delivered!

The pier is also currently selling some stylish knitwear and accessories from Pachamama. All of their knitwear is handmade and made on a small scale, so it is unlikely you will see someone else wearing the same thing. The Pachamama range is described as individual, made for comfort, warmth and practicality. If jewellery is your thing they have some beautiful handmade silver jewellery, as my wife pointed out a perfect gift or as a treat to yourself to glamorise and outfit for any upcoming Christmas events. (I think I was meant to note that under heavy hints for Christmas list please…)

Another of the piers attractions, and something Gough Hotels have really concentrated on strengthening since

While I may have classic male selective deafness on the subject of jewellery I do like to add something new to our home

Christmas Celebrations | Southwold Pier

CHRISTMAS LUNCH & DINNER MENU STARTERS • Roasted winter roots ginger and coconut soup with granary baguette • Bang bang chicken, char grilled strips of chicken in a spicy tomato and peanut sauce, on a bed of crisp iceberg and drizzled with sweet chili yogurt dressing • Sloe gin (adnams) cured salmon with beetroot salad • Pear and stilton tart titan rocket and walnut salad MAINS

Christmas decoration collection each year and was impressed by their selection of stylish home accessories from Parlane.

Very much in the Scandinavian style that has become popular over recent years many of these are handmade with natural materials and are made by very skilled craftspeople. There are also scented candles, beautiful ceramics, soft furnishings and throws that can all be found in the lifestyle shop, Seaweed and Salt. The Treasure Chest will, to quote Gough hotels “be bursting at the seams” with great stocking fillers, advent calendars, greeting cards books and children’s toys – so well worth a visit.

Dining in the Boardwalk restaurant on the pier is always a great experience combining delicious food with enviable views. I like that during the day you can enjoy looking out across the sea and at night the glittering lights of Southwold create a stunning backdrop.

The Christmas lunch and dinner menu (shown) looks very tempting with delicious choices for starters and main courses backed up with tasty deserts. With a three course lunch costing just £20.95 and a three course

dinner £27.95 it also represents good value for money.

If you’re looking for a venue for a Christmas party the pier can cater for up to 100 guests but are happy to help whatever the size of your group. This year they have also introduced a new event where you get to enjoy that other and unique attraction of the pier the wonderfully wacky House of Games.

The House of Games is an amusement arcade with a huge difference born from the imagination of Suffolk inventor Tim Hunkin. I can vouch it is a great way to unleash the inner child and a perfect way to get an evening off to a fun filled start. The pier has eight December dates* where diners will be given £5 of tokens to enjoy themselves before sitting down their Christmas feast. The total cost per head is £32.95.

• Traditional roast turkey, leg and breast meat, chestnut stuffing, pigs in blanket, cranberry sauce, bread sauce, festive vegetables and turkey gravy • Mushroom and chestnut wellington, honeyed parsnip and potato mash, festive greens and creamy mushroom sauce • Pan fried feather blade steak, hand cut chips, béarnaise sauce and water cress • Adnams beer battered haddock, chips, minted mushy peas tartare sauce • Supreme of salmon with a herb crust, crushed new potatoes, curly kale and lemon butter sauce DESSERTS • Xmas pudding with brandy sauce • Pink grape fruit and pistachio Brule shortbread • Chocolate fondant with salted caramel ice cream • Tiramisu, coffee, tire Maria and mascarpone trifle topped with chocolate

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• Roasted golden beetroot and apple soup, toasted walnuts • Chicken liver parfait, quince jelly, toasted brioche • Smoked salmon, blinis, potato and chive salad with horseradish crème fraîche

Enjoy some state-side fun this Christmas at Woodhall Manor with their ‘New York’ themed Christmas parties.

The 450 year-old Manor House near Woodbridge already has an enviable reputation as one of the area’s leading venues, notable for its exquisite food, fantastic service and beautiful setting. So following last year’s popular 007 Christmas Parties the Manor is going transatlantic with its Big Apple theme for the festive season.

Guests can enjoy a beautiful three-course Christmas dinner prepared by the award-winning chefs, Christmas crackers, lots of fun and laughter mixed with a DJ playing great music all night long. Black Tie, Great Gatsby or Wall Street dress code, it’s your chance to dress to impress.

If you really want to kick back and enjoy your time at Woodhall, they are also offering special rates on their wonderful luxury suites for an overnight stay.

Enjoy a nightcap with friends in the relaxing Manor Bar or a game of pool in the drawing room before you retire. Wake up to a stunning view of the nine acres of gardens and start a new day with a magnificent Suffolk full English breakfast.

With party tickets on sale for just £37.50 +VAT this promises to be a spectacular night of fun you cannot afford to miss. Call the team on 01394 411288 to book your space.

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Six perfect destinations for your

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS has its own style. What we do hope you will notice that each pub has in common though is the welcome you will receive.

Our Christmas menus, offering both two and three course options, range from just £13.50 and full details can be found on our website.

If you’re looking for the ultimate stress free Christmas day with no preparation, no cooking and no washing up then we can help here too.

Are you thinking about Christmas? Are you looking for ideas to eat out with friends, family or colleagues or just a chance to leave the kids at home and enjoy an evening with your nearest and dearest? Whatever you’re looking to do Deben Inns can help.

With six popular inns famed for their food and hospitality it is our job and pleasure to make sure you have a memorable Christmas meal. Although under the banner of Deben Inns we are not a pub ‘chain’. Each inn is individually run, each offers its own menu and each

This year four of our pubs – The Butt & Oyster at Pin Mill, The Maybush at Waldringfield, The Coach & Horses at Melton and The Swan at Westerfield – will be open on Christmas day each offering an individual Christmas Day menu. Again full details can be found on our website or call us today for more information.

You’re guaranteed a warm welcome at our Inns this Christmas

The Butt & Oyster Pin Mill, Ipswich, IP9 1JW 01473 780764

The Coach & Horses Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1PD 01394 384851

The Fox Inn The Street, Newbourne, IP12 4NY 01473 736307

The Maybush Cliff Rd, Waldringfield, IP12 4QL 01473 736215

The Swan Westerfield Road, Westerfield, IP6 9AJ 01473 251447

The Wilford Bridge Wilford Bridge Rd, Melton, IP12 2PA 01394 386141

Get the Deben Inns app for our latest news and offers.

Simply search Deben Inns in the app store and follow the simple instructions.

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Arlingtons

The Fox

The Fountain

Buzzing brasserie style restaurant with café bar set within the building converted from Arlingtons Ballroom. The perfect venue to catch up with friends, celebrate special occasions or talk business; taking advantage of free WiFi, air-printing and charging sockets at gallery tables. French style menu served in typical informal Brasserie manner offering a large selection of freshly prepared Suffolk reared meat dishes and vegetarian choices, plus fish and shellfish from sustainable sources.

Takeaway deli, breakfast from 8am, light meals and homemade cakes throughout the day.

Imagine a chocolate box style village pub, beaming with pinkness, beautiful tranquil gardens and flowers around the door.

Add a loyal and friendly clientele and great food and you’ll wish you had discovered us sooner. Fine locally sourced food is offered seven days a week, all day at weekends and this is complimented by an ever changing range of guest ales and wines. Food offers are available throughout the week.

Located in the lovely old village of Tuddenham St Martin, three miles north of Ipswich, informal bistro style restaurant set in an oldie worldy 16th century country pub with great food, great service and great value.

Full A La Carte menu plus set price menus; two courses £14.95, three courses £17.95.

Current specials always included on the website. Sunday lunch served 12 noon to 7pm. Covered heated patio and spacious beer garden.

Open: Monday to Saturday 11am to 11pm Sunday 12 noon to 10.30pm Food served 7 days a week Open: Monday to Sunday, 8am to 10pm

Open: Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 2pm and 6pm to 9pm. Saturday, 12 noon to 2pm and 6pm to 9.30pm. Sunday, 12pm to 7pm

13 Museum Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1HE

The Street, Newbourne, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4NY

01473 230293 enquiries@arlingtonsbrasserie.co.uk www.arlingtonsbrasserie.co.uk

01473 736307 fox@debeninns.co.uk www.debeninns.co.uk

01473 785377 fountainpub@btconnect.com www.tuddenhamfountain.co.uk

Sibton White Horse

Ufford Park

Butt & Oyster

A 16th century unspoilt destination inn set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. Into our tenth year and our passion for providing a wonderful dining experience goes on.

Relax with a local pint of ale or glass of wine whist absorbing the character of such a charming building or spill out into the sheltered courtyard and indulge in some of the finest alfresco. With an AA Rosette our menu is thoughtfully crafted and built upon local and seasonal ingredients. We offer an easy and relaxed service, grounded in the tradition of the English inn.

Open every day, The Park Restaurant provides a choice of three-course meals.

We offer a relaxed atmosphere, local produce and have a seasonally-changing menu. Our festive seasonal menus are now available to view online and we are taking reservations for Christmas Day and Boxing Day Lunch.

What’s more, we will be delighted to offer you private hire with flexible menu offerings.

All party sizes can be accommodated.

Open to all; non-members welcome.

The Butt & Oyster is one of the best known public houses in Suffolk renowned for its good beer, good food and great views.

As you eat watch the changing tides on traditional timeless shores. Understand an artist’s inspiration with Thames barges, swans and the river, enjoying the finest Suffolk ales whilst being tempted by the wonderful aromas which welcome you. Food offers are available throughout the week. See our website for details of our menus.

Open: Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 9.30pm Sunday Lunch in The Park Restaurant served 12 noon – 2pm

Open: 12pm to 2.30pm Tuesday to Saturday, 6.30pm to 11pm Monday to Saturday 12pm to 3pm, 6.45pm to 10.30pm Sunday Halesworth Road, Sibton, Nr. Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2JJ

Yarmouth Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1QW

01728 660337 info@sibtonwhitehorseinn.co.uk www.sibtonwhitehorseinn.co.uk

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The Street, Tuddenham St. Martin, IP6 9BT

Open: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 11pm.

Sunday, 12pm to 10.30pm Food served 7 days a week Pin Mill, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1JW 01473 780764 buttandoyster@debeninns.co.uk www.debeninns.co.uk

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The Angel Inn Nestled in the heart of Constable Country, The Angel Inn is a traditional 16th Century Suffolk coaching inn with open fires and oak beams. A rosette fine dining restaurant showcasing modern British cuisine, six beautifully styled bedrooms and a cosy bar area make the Angel perfect for a country break.

Seckford Hall 1530 Restaurant

The Middleton Bell Set in the beautiful village of Middleton the award winning Value Pub of the Year 2012 Bell Inn offers top quality food using the best local produce at prices that ensure you will want to return again and again. Dine in the garden, traditional bar area or the beamed restaurant and enjoy home cooked food and ales directly from the cask. The Bell is the perfect venue to meet friends and family.

01206 263245 info@angelinnsuffolk.co.uk www.angelinnsuffolk.co.uk

Perfect for business or pleasure, the talented team of chefs at Seckford Hall turn local produce into mouth-watering dishes, with seasonally changing menus. The philosophy of 1530 is to offer the freshest food, cooked simply and beautifully presented, in a classic style at reasonable prices.You will find many of the herbs, fruits and vegetables are grown in the hotel garden. Visit this autumn to enjoy a memorable meal and experience the tradition, history and good taste at 1530.

Open: Lunch: A la carte 12pm – 2pm daily.

Afternoon Tea: served 3pm – 5pm daily.

Bar: Tudor Bar menu served 12pm – 6pm daily. Dinner: A la carte Sun to Thurs 6.30pm – 9.30pm, Fri and Sat 6.30pm –10pm Seckford Hall Hotel, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6NU 01394 385678 reception@seckford.co.uk www.seckford.co.uk

Fynn Valley

The Maybush

The Turks Head

Open to everyone, not just golfers, this is the place you bring your family and friends for a wide range of tempting meals prepared by our talented chefs. Enjoy a home made bar meal or daily special in the cosy Courtyard Bar, utilising great local produce. Al fresco dining in the sheltered Courtyard is a popular option. Sunday Lunches are served in The Terrace overlooking the golf course, all freshly roasted on the day and children eat free!

The spacious Valley Room is perfect for large family celebrations. Full details of our menus and offers can be found on our website.

The Maybush Inn sits on the banks of the Deben in Waldringfield. The busy riverside pub and restaurant affords panoramic views across the river and beyond. The Maybush has become famous for its excellent food offering with a wide range and varied menu including local game, meats and fresh seafood.

Vegetarian options and children’s menu available. Food offers are available throughout the week. See our website for details.

At The Turks Head we serve local ales, fantastic wines & locally sourced, beautifully executed food. We have wonderful gardens and lots of seating outside. We welcome dogs, muddy boots and muddy children.

Chef Mauli is fast earning a great reputation for his exciting and ever changing seasonal menus, especially the Sunday roast, featuring all the wonderful produce that Suffolk has to offer. We are hosting another ‘10 Mile Meal’ on 6th October and our next supper and quiz night is on 19th October.

Open: Open every lunchtime and Tuesday – Saturday evenings.

Open: Monday to Saturday 11am to 11pm Sunday 12 noon to 10.30pm Food served 7 days a week

Open: Monday to Thursday 10am to 11pm, Friday to Saturday 10am to 12 midnight, Sunday 11am to 8pm

Fynn Valley Golf Club, Witnesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9JA

Cliff Road, Waldringfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4QL

Low Road, Hasketon, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6JG

01473 785202 restaurant@fynn-valley.co.uk www.fynn-valley.co.uk

01473 736215 maybush@debeninns.co.uk www.debeninns.co.uk

01394 610343 info@theturksheadhasketon.co.uk www.theturksheadhasketon.co.uk

Open: Every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Angel is also available for private dining.

Polstead Street, Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, CO6 4SA.

Open: Bar: Monday 6pm to 11pm, Tuesday to Friday – Lunch, 12 noon to 3pm, Evening, 6pm to 11pm, Saturday: 12 noon – midnight. Sunday: 12 noon to 10.30pm Food served Tuesday – Sunday Booking advisable please call for details The Street, Middleton, Suffolk, IP17 3NN 01728 648286

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CREATING A STYLISH HOME WITH HALL BROTHERS’ WINDOWS AND DOORS Are you looking to improve your home with bespoke hardwood windows complementing your style of property? Maybe you would like to open up the house with stunning bi-fold doors to create a space for entertaining? Or perhaps you want to make an entrance with a smart new front door?

In all these cases, you need to work with traditional craftsmen who take an old-fashioned pride in their work, delivering first-class quality products, with a finish that’s second to none.

Welcome to Hall Brothers, Builders & Joiners.

A three-generation family business, started by Reginald Hall and then Roy Hall, is now run by two brothers Philip and Richard, who have a love for wood and an eye for detail.

With customers throughout East Anglia, the company has built up an outstanding reputation for exceptional standards of design, executed with meticulous attention to detail.

High quality products External doors not only need to look good but also be functional in terms of security, insulation and ability to withstand weather conditions.

You can choose from single opening, double doors or even three, four, five or six panel bi-folding doors which are all made in our workshop.

At 58mm thick, our external doors are over 25% thicker and stronger than the average store-bought equivalent. We also use three traditional 100mm butt or three-way adjustable facefit hinges, draught weather seal and a high security multi-point locking system with a choice of lever handles.

There’s a wide choice of finishes too – stained coloured finishes, coloured opaque or white finishes – all factory applied to give an even coating and maximum weather protection with minimum maintenance for years to come.

A wide range of choices

Let the light in

Internal doors can transform the design of your home. Choose your style, colour and finish from a wide range of options including four or six raised and fielded panels, part glazed, fully glazed or Georgian bar.

Our craftsmanship is evident in all our products but nowhere is it more clearly seen than in our windows, where detail and meticulous attention to detail are of paramount importance. In fact period style windows for Listed Buildings are our speciality.

At 46mm thick our stylish internal doors are 33% thicker than standard options which gives added strength and prevents the timber from distorting. Once made, each door is prepared and sanded by hand before it receives its paint or stain finish. Any glazing is with toughened glass to comply with safety regulations.

Whether you choose from our popular range or opt for our bespoke service, every door is made to measure your exact requirements, professionally hung by our expert Hall Brothers fitters and finished with your choice of high quality door furniture.

Every single window is bespoke – built specifically to your requirements of size, shape, style and opening method, using only the highest grade FAS hardwoods.

Windows not only add style and value to your home, they can also reduce maintenance and fuel bills and increase security. For increased insulation we work with high performance, low energy glass units and for maximum security, we use multi-point locking systems that bolt in multiple locations along the frame.

For the perfect finishing touch, our window furniture is of the highest quality and available in a choice of materials including durable brass, stainless steel, chrome and cast iron finish.

Whether you commission us to make stunning bi-fold doors, a one-off picture window or to refit your entire house with windows and doors, each one will be built with the same precision and care. And every single product comes complete with a five-year guarantee.

For more information on our windows and doors – or any of our products including orangeries and garden rooms, kitchens or staircases – please visit our website www.hall-brothers.co.uk or telephone 01473 365167 / 01206 298746 to request our brochure.

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For more information call 01206 298746 / 01473 365167 or visit www.hall-brothers.co.uk

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Stompa Duo Uno S (pink) range for cool and fresh look in your child’s room. All components individually priced Glasswells

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Roald Dahl The Enormous Crocodile 100% cotton duvet set. Single £35, double £45 Barretts of Woodbridge

Orla Kiely Kids Cars 100% cotton duvet set.

Single £80, double £90 Barretts of Woodbridge

Roald Dahl James and The Giant Peach 100% cotton duvet set. Single £35, double £45 Barretts of Woodbridge

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HOT CHOCOLATE AND THE MYSTERY OBJECT It may surprise you to know that the first advertisement to appear on TV for Cadbury’s drinking chocolate aired on the launch night of the new channel in 1955.

The mystery object referred to in the title of this article first came to my attention very recently in an issue of the splendid publication for all antique enthusiasts – The Antiques Trade Gazette.

We must not digress though and return instead to chocolate as it is the common theme of this article. To get us in the right frame of mind I would like you to consider the design of coffee pots in and around the Regency period.

In silver and perhaps in the high echelons even in gold, the lid of a chocolate pot differed from the coffee pot or hot water jug in one key way. The cover of a chocolate pot lid included in its design an aperture which in turn may itself have been covered by a hinged lid.

The hole was not used to vent the pot but rather more importantly to house the shaft of the mystery object, the handle of which would then protrude through the cover.

So what was the purpose of this addition and what more importantly was it called? Well, let us deal with first things first. The object was used to ensure that the chocolate and sugar was properly mixed in the pot.

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Dependent upon the amount of vigour used when the handle was rotated between ones fingers a frothy mixture might have resulted if the contents were sufficiently agitated.

The article I read talked about a fine example in silver achieving a price in the thousands. It also revealed the identity of an object which in terms of its effect is akin to a swizzle stick.

And now for the great reveal!

The object is a molinet and the hole in the chocolate pot cover was specifically designed for it.

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HASKETON - A SYMPATHETICALLY RESTORED GRADE II FARMHOUSE WITH A SEPARATE ANNEXE

This is a rare combination of a substantial period property together with a marvellously atmospheric separate Annexe converted from the former stables The main house provides well balanced accommodation comprising Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, Sitting Room, Conservatory, Kitchen, Utility Room 4 first floor Bedrooms, 3 En Suite and a family Bathroom. Attic Bedroom and undeveloped room beyond Annexe with 2 Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Utility Area, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Shower Rooms, 1 En Suite Mature Gardens & Grounds including an Orchard and a Hard Tennis Court. Approx one and a third acres sts. EPC N/A Offers around £1.5m

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HASKETON - A HIGH QUALITY NEW HOUSE

This substantial detached property has been in the same ownership for around forty five years. Facing south-west, the house will benefit from modernisation and updating. Hall, Cellar, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study, Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Cloak-Shower Room, 5 first floor Bedrooms, 2 with a Balcony, Bathroom, separate WC and 2 second floor Bedrooms. Garaging EPC Band G. Offers in the region of £595,000

A fine new detached house, one of four recently completed in this attractive village. The accommodation has been finished to a high standard and comprises Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Study, spacious Kitchen-Dining Room and Utility Room each fitted by Neptune, 4 Bedrooms, 2 En-Suite and one with a Dressing Room. Family Bathroom.

Double Garage. EPC Band B. JSA Jackson-Stops & Staff. Offers around £675,000

Framlingham £765,000

Mickfield, Nr Debenham £750,000

A charming Grade II Listed house with converted barn, outbuildings & over 6 acres of land on the outskirts of Framlingham. Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloak/utility room. 3 bedrooms & bathroom on the first floor.

Bedroom 4 & attic rooms on the second floor. The Barn with function room, offices & additional storage. Workshop & outbuildings. Gardens & grounds extending to approximately 6.8 acres in all. Ref: 5524

An impressive & substantial period farmhouse that now requires modernising, with range of outbuildings & delightful gardens of approximately 1.25 acres, close to the centre of Mickfield.

Entrance porch, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, annexe with kitchenette & shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, pantry, study, back kitchen, utility room, shower room & cloakroom. 6 bedrooms & bathroom. Attic rooms. Workshop & garage. Potting shed.

EPC = F Ref: 5541

Monewden, Nr Framlingham £750,000

Elmsett, Nr Hadleigh £650,000

A stunning new house in the most superb rural yet convenient position enjoying undulating field views. Hallway, study, sitting room, kitchen, dining area, garden room, utility room & cloakroom. Master bedroom suite with en-suite shower room & dressing area. Bedroom 2 with en-suite shower room. 2 further double bedrooms & shower room. Double cart lodge & brick paved parking. Garden. EPC = TBA Ref: 5617

An impressive Grade II Listed farmhouse requiring full modernisation, standing in a stunning position within the Parish of Elmsett. Entrance porch, dining room, sitting room, drawing room, study, kitchen, scullery & boot room. 5 bedrooms, shower room, bathroom & cloakroom.

Ample parking. Dilapidated bungalow, previously used as an independent dwelling. Meadows & grounds, in all, extending to approximately 2.25 acres. Ref: 5609

Wickham Market, Nr Woodbridge £575,000

Brandeston, Nr Framlingham £575,000

A house & cottage, currently subdivided, forming 7 bedrooms, located in a tranquil yet convenient location in California, Wickham Market. House comprising reception hall, cloakroom, sitting room, kitchen/dining room & utility room. 4 first floor bedrooms, bathroom & cloakroom. Cottage comprising sitting room, kitchen, bathroom & 3 bedrooms.

Garden & grounds totalling half an acre, with ample parking, double garage & workshop/store.

EPCs = D & F Ref: 5611

An impressive detached house built in a contemporary style, set along a small lane within the highly desirable village of Brandeston. Hall, sitting room, 32’ x 12’ open plan kitchen/dining room, cloakroom & utility room. Master bedroom with en-suite dressing area & shower room.

Bedroom 2 with en-suite shower room. 2 further double bedrooms. Bathroom. Parking, double garage & lovely gardens with field views. EPC = B Ref: 5616

Dennington, Nr Framlingham £545,000

Easton, Nr Framlingham £385,000

A beautifully presented former mill house on the outskirts of the village, with good views over surrounding countryside. Reception hall, 2 reception rooms, garden room/study, kitchen, utility room & shower/cloakroom. 3 first floor bedrooms & bathroom. Attic room plus further storage area. Beautiful gardens & grounds incorporating the base of the old windmill. Former granary building & old timber barn. In all, over a third of an acre. EPC = F Ref: 5610

A unique Grade II Listed thatched round house sitting in a lovely garden of approximately 0.3 acres. Entrance porch, entrance lobby, sitting room, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom, & wet room. 2 first floor bedrooms. Beautiful well stocked gardens. Brick & thatched outbuilding. Detached garage & parking. Ref: 5559

Clarke and Simpson, Well Close Square, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9DU

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OSIERBED HOUSE FACTS LOCATION: LITTLE BEALINGS GUIDE PRICE: £925,000 AGENT: JACKSON-STOPS & STAFF

ALONG THE FYNN VALLEY Located in Little Bealings, one of the most perfect villages between Ipswich and Woodbridge, Osierbed House is a wonderful four/five bedroom family house in beautiful grounds.

Understood to date from Victorian times and originally the estate manager’s house for the neighbouring Kesgrave Hall, Osierbed House, is named from the Osier Reed beds planted along the neighbouring stream. It has a wonderfully secluded and tranquil setting, and is tucked away amid mature mixed woodland and delightful gardens. The property is set in four acres approached along a long private driveway, which sweeps through the woodland to a parking and turning courtyard.

There’s flexible use accommodation extending to some 2,700, sq ft including

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a vaulted hall, garden room, sitting room, snug and dining room. Plus there’s a library and study, which if desired, could offer the flexibility to use as a ground floor bedroom suite.

Upstairs are four first floor bedrooms, two of which are ensuite, two bathrooms and a shower room.

Sheltered by mature hedgerow, they include a variety of well-stocked herbaceous borders, rose gardens and shrub beds designed for year round colour. At the bottom of a wide central lawn is a natural pond with a tree-lined backdrop and beyond is a kitchen garden featuring a series of raised beds, a garden store and productive fruit cages.

Immediately to the south of the house, accessed from the kitchen, garden room and dining room are raised suntrap

terraces with a sheltering ‘sail’, ideal for alfresco dining with lovely views across the gardens and trees of the valley beyond.

The well managed woodland, which extends to over two acres has numerous pathways that lead through a mature, mainly deciduous woodland with numerous horse chestnut, oak and cherry trees. There are also a number of fine ash, as well as beech and walnut trees.

To the east, the property borders the open meadows and paddocks of the Fynn Valley.

INFORMATION Jackson Stops & Staff 01473 218218 To see more pictures of this property visit www.essentialsuffolk.com/property

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Working as a regional partnership helps Strutt & Parker deliver exceptional service.

Strutt & Parker remain at the forefront of the property landscape in East Anglia, with offices in all four counties. We cover the region geographically and across all aspects of the property arena.

What makes this part of the country so special?

While agriculture remains at its core, this is a place of rich culture, buzzing with literary, artistic and musical festivals. And you’ll never forget the dramatic landscape and wild coastline. With all this on offer, it is perhaps surprising that, with the exception of Cambridge, our region offers the greatest value in the residential market close to London.

Strutt & Parker’s sales teams have a wealth of knowledge and love of the area in which they work. Helping people achieve their goals is at the heart of what we do. As part of a UK-wide business, we have access to the resources and skills of one of the country’s most successful and highly regarded property companies.

The gulf between prices in London and those in the commuter areas is such that we are seeing an increase in the number of buyers from the capital. As communications improve within our region, and as pressure mounts around key centres for more housing, the value of Strutt & Parker’s network of offices is increasingly important. With offices in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Norwich and Stamford, we can advise clients of opportunities across the whole region.

The continuing rise in the value of property and the popularity of Cambridge emphasises how important education, convenience and communications are to people when deciding on their home. Other areas of our region, including Suffolk, have got some catching up to do, but understanding these drivers and how the region is reacting and adapting to them is crucial in giving our clients great service.

The Suffolk office would welcome the opportunity to discuss your property requirements as we move into the autumn market.

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A beautiful Grade II Listed timber framed manor house which has been sensitively restored to the highest standard.

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Stanningfield, Bury St. Edmunds

Higham, Colchester

Wickham Market, Woodbridge

Framlingham, Woodbridge

An exquisite family home set in 12.6 acres of tranquil gardens and grounds with equestrian facilities.

EPC: E.

A fine country house within extensive gardens and grounds in an idyllic setting. EPC: E.

An attractive three bedroom detached single storey house situated near the popular village of Wickham Market. EPC: D.

A beautifully presented four bedroom converted chapel with open plan living accommodation.

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WILLOW FARM FACTS LOCATION: MELLIS GUIDE PRICE: £700,000 AGENT: FENN WRIGHT

SUFFOLK FARMHOUSE LIVING With five/six bedrooms and three-and-ahalf acres of land Willow Farm is an attractive, Grade II Listed 17th century farmhouse that’s perfect for a family looking for an equestrian home.

Inside it’s been beautifully maintained and has everything you might expect from a Suffolk farmhouse – a wealth of exposed beams, attractive central red brick fireplaces, mullion windows and exposed brick floors.

Downstairs, and either side of the hallway, are two reception rooms with double aspect which share a central brick chimney stack, one with a log burning stove and the other with a multifuel stove. Both rooms have access to the inner hall, which leads to the cloakroom/laundry room, the boot room and the dining room.

The kitchen is a double aspect room comprehensively fitted with a range of

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base cupboards and drawers under a wooden worktop. It has a walk-in larder.

The second staircase to the first floor is behind a door in the dining room.

The second floor has a suite of rooms either side of the brick chimneystack, with a separate bedroom, a sitting room/study and a three piece bathroom.

The front landing on the first floor provides access to both bedrooms one and two, while a further staircase leads to the second floor.

Outside and diagonally opposite the house is the enclosed stable yard with water, power and light. There is a turnout paddock which leads to the two main paddocks beyond and a field shelter. There is also a feed store and a hay barn.

The two main bedrooms have exposed beams and studwork and original wide plank floorboards. The master bedroom is a double aspect room and has pine fitted wardrobes, while bedroom two features a red brick fireplace with brick hearth. A ‘Jack and Jill’ shower room serves both rooms.

There is access from bedroom two to bedroom three, which is served by the rear landing at the top of the second staircase. Off the rear landing there is access to bedroom three and four and a family shower room.

To the front of the house there is a lawned garden with a variety of established trees and shrubs as well as a fenced-in vegetable garden. The rear garden is also lawn and has a caged fruit garden containing raspberries, currants and gooseberries.

INFORMATION Fenn Wright 01473 358400 To see more pictures of this property visit www.essentialsuffolk.com/property

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A handsome brick house in a mature garden setting within a short distance of the high street. Open plan sitting room, dining room & kitchen/breakfast room. 5 double bedrooms. 4 bath/shower rooms. Fully insulated studio.

Mature gardens. Garage. Holiday let opportunity. Epc-D. JSA Halford Wetmore

Enjoying an oasis setting in 5 acres, a cleverly extended farmhouse with an atmospheric presentation, overlooking a large lake, together with a 2 bedroom annexe cottage, barns and outbuildings. 3 reception rooms.

AGA kitchen & service rooms. 5 bedrooms. 3 bath/shower rooms.

Self-contained office. Swimming pool. Epc-E.

Guide £1,335,000

New Guide £1,125,000

Stoke by Nayland

Ipswich

Approached over a ½ mile unmade woodland track and enjoying an idyllic secluded setting. A period cottage, requiring updating and with the potential for extension. 2 reception rooms. Kitchen. 2 bedrooms. 2 acres.

Extra 5 acres also available.

Classically handsome late Victorian, 4 storey town house set within the conservation area, close to Christchurch Park and within easy reach of the town centre and rail station. Open plan kitchen/dining room. Veranda balcony with far reaching views. 6 bedrooms. Income producing two bed basement flat. Secure south-facing gardens. Epc-D

Offers in excess £500,000

Guide £575,000

Contact Tim Dansie, Jonathan Penn or James Squirrell 01473 218218 ipswich@jackson-stops.co.uk Local & National reach through a network of London & Regional offices

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Luxurious New Homes within East Anglia’s Finest Settings From the Award Winning Developer Hopkins Homes & Hopkins & Moore

To craft beautifully designed homes of character, style and substance that blend seamlessly with their surroundings whilst creating desirable and sustainable communities is the passion out of which every Hopkins Homes and sister company Hopkins & Moore development is born.

From cottage to country house, contemporary city apartment to opulent restoration, every Hopkins’ home has been individually designed with sensitivity, flair and panache.

Locations are carefully chosen to complement the lifestyle requirements of discerning buyers resulting in exceptional developments set amidst some of East Anglia’s finest settings.

As James Hopkins, the founder and CEO, says “I am immensely proud of what we have achieved since I built the first property, which was in Southwold over 20 years ago. We are now the largest independent home builder in East Anglia; creating and supporting many careers, delivering much needed beautiful new homes and building sustainable communities throughout the region.

Hopkins Homes and Hopkins & Moore have acquired an enviable reputation for our careful and balanced choice of location, exceptional architectural design and well planned modern interiors with clever integration of natural light and spaciousness. It is a reputation we continue to build upon without ever compromising on the quality of materials or traditional methods and craftsmanship we employ.”

Whether you are seeking a rural village idyll, a quintessential coastal haven or bustling urban space Hopkins Homes and Hopkins & Moore can help you achieve the home of your dreams.

Priors’ Grange is an exciting new development in Saxmundham offering an exceptional mix of 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes across a wide variety of styles including bungalows, apartments and traditional family homes all designed to complement this thriving market town with its many facilities, including rail station, just minutes away.

Current availability from £269,995 Just a mile from the beach on the historic Suffolk coast is Kingfisher Place, a highly desirable development located between the well-known towns of Aldeburgh

Larkfield Meadows from Hopkins & Moore; renowned for specialising in bespoke developments and these 3 and 5 bedroom homes are no exception. This select development offers idyllic village living amidst the Suffolk countryside and just a few miles from the coast at Walberswick. Availability from £364,995 A brand new Hopkins & Moore development has recently launched in Grundisburgh offering an exclusive collection of just 16 luxurious properties within this picturesque village. Foundry Place offers a mix of three, four and five bedroom new homes across a variety of styles that have been designed to complement their rural setting whilst incorporating all the modern convenience to match a discerning lifestyle.

and Southwold. With a wide choice of styles and mix of sizes across 2, 3 & 4 bedrooms, Kingfisher Place can satisfy the needs of every lifestyle and is ideally positioned to enjoy the benefits of town, coast and country living whilst the rail station at Saxmundham (just under 5 miles away) gives access to London Liverpool Street in under 2 hours.

Current availability from £149,995 Coming back inland you can discover Prospect Place, a recently launched development offering an outstanding collection of luxurious new homes in the sought-after town of Framlingham.

Famous for its castle and areas of natural beauty including the Mere, Framlingham is also a vibrant town boasting excellent facilities and offers everything you could want for. Current availability from £149,995 for a one bedroom apartment or £219,995 for a two-bedroom house.

Heading west, Grove Park in the rural village of Barrow has just three properties remaining. This extremely popular development enjoys the benefit of a countryside setting whilst being convenient for Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich & Cambridge. Current availability from £339,995 Located on the Suffolk/Essex border is Golding Place in Glemsford offering a mix of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom properties nestled amongst existing countryside on a quiet lane.

Golding Place is convenient for Long Melford and the large towns of Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury, whose rail lines provide links to Colchester, Stratford and London Liverpool Street.

Current availability from £174,995 Meanwhile, in Darsham there are just a few properties remaining at

Currently there are close to 30 luxury Hopkins Homes and Hopkins & Moore developments situated in highly desirable locations throughout East Anglia. In addition to those above there is Alconbury Weald in Cambridgeshire and across Norfolk there is Staithe Place in Wells-nextthe-Sea, Grace Park in Lakenham, Norwich, Oakley Park in Mulbarton, Mulberry Grove, North Walsham, Broadbeach Gardens, Stalham, Wherry Gardens, Wroxham, St George’s Place, Sprowston, Saddler’s Rise, Watton, Meadow View, Swanton Morley, Heathlands in Snettisham and Watermill Gardens, Stoke Holy Cross. There are a further two current developments in Essex, Oliver’s Grove in Stanway and Colne Gardens in Brightlingsea.

The coming months will see launches of several new developments including: Burwell, Wenhaston, Wymondham, Hunstanton, Holt and Overstrand amongst others.

Details of all developments and individual properties can be viewed at www.hopkinshomes.co.uk Email sales@hopkinshomes.co.uk or call 01394 446860 to request specific development information.

Help to Buy* available on all released properties.

Part Exchange also available.

*Subject to status, terms & conditions.

Prices correct at time of going to press.

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HILL HOUSE AND HILL HOUSE COTTAGE FACTS LOCATION: HIGHAM GUIDE PRICE: ÂŁ1,500,000 AGENT: STRUTT & PARKER

DEDHAM VALE VIEWS Set in an idyllic Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hill House is a charming and substantial six-bedroom country house with a three-bedroom cottage in the Dedham Vale. The property is in a highly sought after location and originally dates back to the 16th Century and was later extended in a sympathetic style.

Internally the property provides wellproportioned family accommodation on two floors. The ground floor includes a light and airy drawing room with open fireplace, a formal dining room and spacious kitchen/breakfast room all of which enjoy stunning views over the rear gardens. Both the dining room and drawing room provide access to the

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gardens and the drawing room leads to a garden room with views across the surrounding countryside.

planting and an attractive pathway leading around the perimeter. There are two outside terraces to the south and west elevations and an attractive landscaped circular water feature.

There is also a wood panelled snug/study with access to a wine cellar.

The first floor enjoys spectacular far reaching views and currently comprises five bedrooms including the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

There is also a WC, family bathroom and spacious library which, if required, could be utilised as the sixth bedroom.

Hill House Cottage comprises a drawing room, dining room, kitchen and utility room. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The cottage sits adjacent to Hill House with its own gated entrance walled garden.

Outside there is also a detached garage block containing two garages and two sheds. The well-maintained rear gardens enjoy a high degree of privacy and are primarily laid to lawn with mature

INFORMATION Strutt & Parker 01473 857537 To see more pictures of this property visit www.essentialsuffolk.com/property

The agent with the terrier spirit

WASHBROOK £1,250,000 Situated in a parkland setting and enjoying 12 acres of mature pasture this substantial Grade II listed Manor House has been painstakingly upgraded and refurbished by the present vendors. With well proportioned accommodation on four floors this delightful home is ideally located within four miles of Ipswich town centre and excellent access to the A12, A14 and mainline stations to London Liverpool Street. Four bedrooms with en suite facilities and two further bedrooms, further potential to create additional bedrooms in the large loft. Four principle reception rooms with further office and study, bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room with larder and large utility room, cellar. Viewing highly recommended.

GREAT BENTLEY £1,275,000 An individual country property situated surrounded by open countryside yet within a few minutes drive to both Thorpe Le Soken and Gt Bentley railway stations. The property enjoys a plot of three acres of paddock and formal gardens and has been built for the present vendors to the highest specification of insulation and quality materials – in all some 5000 sq.ft. Master bedroom with twin dressing rooms and ensuite bathroom. Guest bedroom en suite with two further double bedrooms and family bathroom. Well proportioned living accommodation with sitting room, dining room, family room with doors to the sun room. Fitted kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, utility and large double garage. An early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the extensive accommodation.

T: (01206) 299222 E: enquiries@grierandpartners.co.uk www.grierandpartners.co.uk

The Old Shop The Street, East Bergholt Colchester, Suffolk CO7 6TF

OCTOBER 2016

SCANDIAHAUS LIVING Downstairs there are three reception rooms plus a kitchen/breakfast room, sunroom, study and a downstairs bedroom. Upstairs there’s a feature galleried landing leading to three bedrooms, one of which is ensuite, a family bathroom and an office.

PIPKINS FACTS LOCATION: GREAT BENTLEY GUIDE PRICE: £1,275,000 AGENT: GRIER & PARTNERS

Set in three acres of paddock and gardens Pipkins is a unique fourbedroom property that has a special eco footprint. It was constructed in 1997 in the exact style of a Scandiahus, using materials of the highest quality and with insulation, which even exceeds best practice today.

Outside the property is approached along a dual entrance gravel drive with a front garden that is largely laid to lawn. There’s a garage, with a wine cellar and attic and the property also has its own water supply – via a borehole.

The well cared for back garden has mature borders, a wisteria pergola, lawns and an oak-framed ‘English Heritage’ cart lodge.

INFORMATION Grier & Partners 01206 299222 To see more pictures of this property visit www.essentialsuffolk.com/property

Excess £1,650,000 WHEPSTEAD, NEAR BURY ST EDMUNDS • 4 bedroom period farmhouse • set away from neighbours • not listed • holiday let • impressive equestrian facilities • barn with 10 monarch boxes • 5 horse covered horsewalker • further modern farm buildings • traditional barn • around 35 ACRES (stms) of paddocks/grounds • further 55 ACRES (stms) arable/woodland • EER E Guide £1,200,000 KIRBY CANE, NEAR BUNGAY • Impressive 5/6 bedroom period farmhouse • not listed • tree lined driveway • two extensive workshops/ offices • equestrian facilities including loose boxes, 20m x 50m manège • traditional buildings around courtyard with potential for other uses (stp) • formal gardens • large pond • around 7 ACRES (stms) • EER F

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Charsfield

Raydon

A detached character cottage in need of refurbishment and offers superb potential and opportunity with a 2,762 sq. ft. timber framed barn which could be converted for residential use, subject to planning permission.

A recently built, fabulous detached family house situated in an elevated position with views over the surrounding countryside within gardens of approximately half an acre.

Offers in excess of £700,000

Bromeswell

• Five bedrooms • Three ensuites and a family bathroom • Three reception rooms • Kitchen/breakfast room with bi-folding doors onto the rear garden • Utility room, cloakroom • Double garage, ample off road parking • Gardens of approximately half an acre Guide Price £775,000

Witnesham The property offers versatile accommodation with the benefit of a one bedroom studio apartment with 29'5' games room below and a further self-contained annexe ideal for a home office.

An attractive, detached period cottage situated in an elevated position with views over the surrounding farmland, in its own gardens extending to just under half an acre.

Guide Price £675,000

• Four receptions, kitchen/breakfast room • Master with dressing room and ensuite • Three further double bedrooms • Family bathroom and shower room • Double garage & ample parking • Stunning field views • EPC Rating E

• Three bedrooms, two bathrooms • Three reception rooms • Underfloor heating • Period features • Views over meadowland • Just under a third of an acre • In and out driveway • EPC Rating E

Guide Price £630,000

• Three bedrooms, family bathroom • Kitchen, utility & boot room • Sitting room with fireplace • Kennels & cattery • Range of outbuildings • 3.4 acres, potential for equestrian • Fantastic location close to countryside walks

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Dance for Suffolk Principal Character Artist and Ballet Master for The Royal Ballet, Gary Avis, brought fellow stars of the Royal Ballet along with a host of international celebrities from the world of ballet to perform in ‘Gary Avis & Friends Dance for Suffolk’ at the Ipswich Regent. Strictly star Anton Du Beke hosted the fund raising evening with all proceeds to the Suffolk Community Foundation.

Flora Turnbull, Bill Turnbull

Jeanette Siddall, Brendan Keaney

Stephen & Faye Singleton

Tim & Lucy Rowan Robinson, Sylvia & Charles Dinwiddy

Jonathan & Fenella Agar

Kevin O’Hare, Judith & Geoff Batchelar

Louise Hynd, Annette Page Hynd

Sir Christopher Howes & Lady Howes, Ben & Sarah Gummer

Peter Newnham, Kathryn Oldman

Zos & James Austin

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Suffolk Coastal Business & Community Awards The Hangar at Kesgrave Hall was the perfect setting for a dazzling awards evening to celebrate the contributions, initiatives and successes of business groups, communities and individuals within the Suffolk Coastal District.

Jed Payce, Donna & Mark Johnston, Ruth Payce, Paul & Mary Baker

Hannah Weeks,Tom Stapley

Mark Emms, Mark Newton

Ray Anderson, Kayleigh & Gary Wright, Natelie Prading, Peter Brown, Stephanie Mackentyre, Steven Rhodes, Sophie Kennelly

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Sarah Lindsay, Mike Barstow

Christina, Elias & Rosie Barham

Ian Rushton, Karen Finch, Nathan Coward, Karen Manning, Laura Manning, Liz Compton, Denise Atkinson, Jason Curtis, Marie Brickley

Winners photographs courtesy of Simon Ballard

Winner Business Growth Award: Marshall Hatchick

Winner Great & Green Award: Portal Woodlands Group

Winner Custimer Focus Award: Suffolk Secrets

Winner Health & Wellbeing Award: Melton Primary School

Winner Charity Champion Award: Art For Cure

Winner Innovation Award: React Computer Partnership

Winner New Business of the Year Award: Spa Pavilion

Winner Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award: Badingham Shop & CafĂŠ

Winner Services to the Community Award & Team of the Year Award: Kesgrave Parkrun

Winner Enabling Comminities Award: Brook Farm Residents Association

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Sirens Celebration Clare Ranner-Martin, owner of Sirens Health & Beauty Retreat in Felixstowe, celebrated 25 years in business with a party for 80 loyal clients at â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Simpsonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the Fludyers Hotel.

Clare Ranner-Martin, Shelagh & Jeremy Billing

Michelle & Colin Walne

Reg & Karen Donnely

Ian & Diane Warman, Robert & Wendy Whitehouse

Dawn Cordy, Pat Cordy

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Chris Aldous, Linda Adams

Beryl & Brian Ranner

Sarah Goodwin, James Couch, Clare Ranner Martin

Sue Cameron, Kevin Jacobs

Jean Clarke, Jean Dearsley

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OCTOBER 2016

Rob Chase who is the fine wine buyer at Adnams and our wine writer, is retiring next month – he talks about his life in Suffolk.

life that suits those who understand it – and which has allowed me, on a personal level, to live the dream here since the blisteringly hot summer of ’76. When my daughter was born 21 years ago in Deben Ward, Ipswich, our village mole catcher, Elvin Pinkney – a name to beat the best from any Britten opera, said, “you mayn’t be a Suffolk man, but at least your daughter is a Suffolk gal”.

If that’s as close as I ever get to being accepted as a local, that’ll do me just fine.

Tell us about where you live?

Because we live in the northern tracts of the county in the Waveney Valley, most of our friends and acquaintances are actual residents there, with very few week-enders, second-home owners or holiday lets around our neck of the woods. But because we are just too far out of the way for a regular commute to London, it does mean that most of our friends run their own businesses from home – and consequently are as much a part of this remote-ish community as are the old and the young.

How did you come to Suffolk?

I was born and brewed in Dorset – I went to prep school in Dorchester, accompanied daily by the smell of hops from the Eldridge Pope brewery, and I loved the county’s remoteness. But I came to Suffolk in August 1976 from a wine estate in Germany where I had been learning the art of vineyard management and the rudiments of wine-making. At the time, I was aware of a number of fledgling vineyards being planted around the Framlingham area, of which a few might need some professional input, and I fancied the challenge of putting into practice what I had been doing in Germany. Although part of me still hankers after the hills and trout streams of my childhood, my heart and soul are now firmly rooted in Suffolk.

What makes Suffolk special?

It is my love of rurality that kept me in Suffolk. It’s not just the big skies that visitors and in-comers mechanically refer to, as if these are the only unique feature of the county – it’s far more than this. It’s an attitude, a quiet professionalism; a tolerance. It’s the ability to co-exist and to live the life – rather than just exist. It is a quality of

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Is there one special place you’d recommend?

Halesworth; our metropolis and the epitome of a proper working town, with a weekly market, a monthly farmers’ market, a regular flea market, a street market two or three times a year, Christmas lights – the whole panoply of a commercial, working community.

And most importantly of all the people who run the shops do not have the luxury of mass tourism because Halesworth, thankfully, is not blessed with heavily timbered houses or picturesque vistas at every turn. The town has to work for its keep, and thus treats its customers with courtesy and respect, hence we all continue to shop there. Halesworth was referred to in an article in The Daily Telegraph as a ‘Town called Content’. Some might suggest it’s a tad unfashionable, but I don’t think so. It sits comfortably in its own skin, and if you can find an ‘air’ or a ‘grace’ here, I would be very surprised.

Halesworth is for real.

Where do you like to eat out?

I have an absolute favourite – Main’s in Yoxford. It cooks the most fabulous simple but utterly tasty food. I tell

everyone about it. It’s the sort of place that you might find if you were driving through rural France and happened on a village with a sign Bistro or cafe and then you are treated to a marvellous meal. It’s only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights but it’s fantastic.

Where would you take people on a tour of Suffolk?

Of course the coast is lovely but we’d head west of the A12 and towards Bury St Edmunds - it’s a lost wild corner of the county. I’d show them beautiful meadows and willow trees and large flat fields. In the summer I would take them to every single farm in the area so they could see the massive combines and tractors, so they could see that agriculture is at the heart of this county.

Have you got a favourite pub?

I’d have to say the Low House at Laxfield and I am hoping that time will allow me to go there more often when I have retired. I love beer, I suppose because my work life has always been wine.

What about music and the arts?

Because my wife works for Radio 3 I do get escorted to Snape during the festival and we go to Aldeburgh Cinema during the winter. We also try and have an annual outing to Glyndebourne.

If you could take one picture of Suffolk what would it be?

Our house sits in the middle of fields, and we have a 360-degree vista so we can watch red deer, roe deer and hares – depending on the time of day, height of the crops, stage of cultivation or time of the year. We have seen hares cavorting, boxing or just awaiting their turn, in the field outside the kitchen window, and the same number of red deer crossing the field to the south of the house. And depending on the season, we have a morning and evening flight of honking geese, as well as a noisy, weekly fly-past of three transporter planes heading east, regardless of seasons. But the one magical picture I will always remember was one early morning in a dew covered wheat field I saw ten hares sitting in a circle cleaning and taking in the sun and then they all went off in a single file and I could see their path through the wet wheat for about 300 yards.

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