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The Story Of A Girl Who Just WANts To Be LoVEd! Meet Charity Hope Valentine. A woman who always gives her heart and dreams…to the wrong man!

Despite her dead-end job as a dance club hostess in the dubious Fandango Night Club she still manages to remain an incurable optimist. One day she meets sweet, unassuming Oscar and believes her luck has changed. But has she found true love and will all her dreams come true?

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WELCOME September is a month of abundance, the month when tradition dictates harvest festival and when the county is bathed in a beautiful warm glow as the sun’s orbit slides slowly but surely southwards. It’s also a month that, over the last ten years, has been very much about a celebration of all that’s good in the county on the food front. Suffolk as a rural and coastal county has been lucky to have a rich bounty of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables and grains for literally generations. Now, thanks to the Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival, the quality of our ingredients is recognised across the country and for some producers right across the world too.

Of course the change in the seasons brings a change in wildlife behaviour and September is the month when you might start to see large flocks of starlings behaving in an extraordinary ‘bird ballet’ across our skies. So we’ve taken a look at the ‘murmurations’ as they are called, and have also spoken to a Suffolk author, Julia Blackburn who has created a wonderful illustrated book – Murmurations of Love, Grief and Starlings – in memory of her husband.

Essential Suffolk has been a long and stalwart supporter of philanthropy and the work of Suffolk Community Foundation, which is launching an Arts and Culture Fund this month at a gala in Bury St Edmunds. Art in its many forms whether it’s music or drama, writing or art can have a powerful transformative effect for people who are suffering from illness or other issues so the foundation is aiming to expand what it does with a specific fund to help those with an interest in creative work.

We’ve also included a celebration of Suffolk fundraisers who have reached a £1million target for breast cancer research, a focus on private schools and help and advice if you’re planning a wedding. Plus there are all our regular features including a stunning new dog walk route, what’s on, fashion, homes & interiors, property and food & drink.

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Bird Ballet Murmurations, starlings and poetry

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PEOPLE

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Farmer and food entrepreneur William Kendall

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Dog Walk

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Food & Drink

September Festivals HighTide, Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival and Maui Waui

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Arts and Community Fund

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Suffolk Community Foundation’s new initiative

Breast Cancer Now Suffolk fundraisers £1million for medical research

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Weddings Choosing the right music

Independent Education Back to school

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Suffolk in Brief News from around the county

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

Mini Previews Sweet Charity at the New Wolsey, Felixstowe Art on the Prom and The Smallest Show on Earth at the Colchester Mercury

Fashion Autumn / Winter 2015

A stunning new circular taking in The Fox at Newborne and The Maybush at Waldringfield

Chef ’s recipe from Ufford Park Hotel, wine musings from Adnams’ Rob Chase and a gallery full of ideas for eating out

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The right roses for your plot

Motoring The Volvo V40 D2 R-Design

Property A selection of our county’s finest homes for sale

Highlights from Suffolk’s social calendar

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SEPTEMBER 2015

BIRD BALLET The way they pull between a celebration of living And an intimation of things unseen…

Starlings make me able to believe That everything will be alright In its own way And that is good to know – If it is knowing – Perhaps it is more to do with trust

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Starling Murmurations

Walk along the beach at Minsmere or Walberswick this autumn and if you are very lucky you may witness a ‘murmuration’. Anne Gould investigates and talks to a writer who has been inspired by this spectacle Julia Blackburn

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he light is falling, the sky is washed in grades of violet, butter and burnt orange and all seems still – until a swirling black mass of starlings takes to the air. They tumble and turn in their thousands creating mesmerizing shapes that seem all at once playful, art-like, spontaneous, magical and mystical. It’s like a tumbling bird ballet – and then they are gone.

This phenomenon is known as a Murmuration – massed roosts of starlings flying, turning and twisting in unison and according to Rupert Masefield, from the RSPB, experts still do not really know for sure why they do

it. It’s thought it might be a defence against predators – offering safety in numbers against birds of prey like peregrine falcons and a signal to other starlings that they can seek shelter in a community.

Science may still be seeking an answer but for Suffolk multi award-nominated writer Julia Blackburn this bird behaviour became a source of solace and inspiration for her when her husband, the renowned sculptor Herman Makkink, died. Her book, Murmurations of Love, Grief and Starlings was the result; she describes it as a ‘mediation on death and the mystery of death’.

“Three months after my husband died I went to our house in the mountains in Italy with my daughter and son. When they went home I was alone and I spent three sleepless nights writing in my notebooks about the love we shared, the events of our last two days together and the enormity of loss. On the morning of my husband’s death he said, ‘I am doing my best to stay on but if I go you must work. Work will get you through’.”

When Julia returned to Suffolk she “tramped over the fields” from her home in Bramfield to visit her friend Andrew Smiley – the Shell Shock Fireworks entrepreneur – and he ‰

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showed her some pictures of murmurations over the sea at Walberswick. Julia, one of the guest writers who will be talking and running a writing workshop at Flipside Festival in Snape next month, said she was so inspired by the starlings she asked for a contact sheet of the photographs.

“It was these pictures, a spectacle from the natural world that made me think I could turn the writings from my notebook into a poem and something really different.” So together with Andrew’s pictures her poem became a book published in the UK by Full Circle editions and as her husband was Dutch it was also translated and published in the Netherlands too.

Julia says Herman would certainly have approved of Murmurations of Love, Grief and Starlings but her beautiful words have also clearly struck a chord among those who have read the work.

“Several people read the poem, or excerpts from it for use at funerals and

that’s really nice. It does speak to people about what to do with death, how to think about it and how to let go.”

Julia says she started making a living from writing in 1990 and has written 14 books to date and a number of radio plays and short stories. “Everything I have written has been part of my life in one way or another and I sometimes wonder how much faster or slower, happier or sadder each book would have been, if I had written it at a different time, according to a different mood or circumstance.”

Her most recent work, Threads The Delicate Life of John Craske (published

by Jonathan Cape) is about a Norfolk fisherman who became too ill to work so he started to make paintings and embroideries of the sea.

INFORMATION juliablackburn.com www.rspb.org.uk

Where to observe a Murmuration According to Ian Barthorpe, Visitor Experience Manager at RSPB Minsmere the reserve usually has a good-sized roost at some point during the autumn / winter, but the timings are very unpredictable and vary from year to year. “For the last two years we’ve had a good roost in September and October but before that we had a couple of years where they peaked in February and March with none in the autumn.

Peak numbers vary between 20,000 and 60,000. If they are not at Minsmere then the flocks often gather at one or more of the following locations on the coast: Snape Maltings, RSPB North Warren/ Thorpeness Meare, RSPB Dingle Marshes/Walberswick or Hen Reedbed SWT between Southwold and Blythburgh.” There is usually a smaller, but impressive, roost in Lowestoft Docks from September to March – or if you are visiting Breckland on the other side of the county you might also see a murmuration near Lakenheath.

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Long established, successful hairdressing salon, Carley Hill Hair in Framlingham, has recently launched its own in-house Hairdressing Apprenticeship NVQ programme aimed at 16 and 17 year olds.

Under the present law the school leaving age is 17 and from September 2015 it will rise to 18. The Carley Hill Hair Apprenticeship will allow 16 and 17 year olds to move straight into the work place, earn a small salary, while undertaking NVQ training without the need to stay in mainstream education. Founder of Carley Hill Hair, Adam Snare explains “Our programme encompasses NVQ training to provide a recognised qualification, however this is by no means the extent of the training.

We deliver training that wholly prepares young professionals to be of great value in the work place.” Adam went on to explain “Many salons don’t offer in-house training which is how skills were traditionally kept within the profession.” Those wanting to train in the hairdressing industry have had to rely on classroom/college based courses. Carley Hill offers something very different – their apprenticeship programme offers current and relevant training by commercially successful professionals delivered full time in the salon in Framlingham. Read more of this story at www.essentialsuffolk.com/carley-hill

Local business woman Melissa Day of Niroshini Cosmetic Acupuncture was recently invited to meet for tea with the Mayor of Ipswich, Glen Chisholm to talk about her TeaRevolution. Having heard Melissa’s personal story and determination to raise much needed funds for the Tea Leaf Trust and Tea Leaf Vision – a charity close to Melissa’s heart, the Mayor asked to meet to discuss the events she has planned over the next few months, how to aid with the fundraising and how she is looking to increase local awareness of Direct Trade – a form of sourcing from the farmers which will look to improve the quality of life for those on tea plantations as they receive a higher percentage of the margin. To find out more about the Tea Leaf Trust visit tealeaftrust.com or to find out about the events Melissa has planned contact her at niroshini-acupuncture.com

A Suffolk-based cancer charity has enlisted the help of an ostrich to get the message across about being body aware. Cancer Campaign in Suffolk, which uses all funds raised to help people solely in Suffolk, has placed the ostrich in the window of Roberts and Southgate, in St Matthew’s Street, Ipswich.

The bird is burying its head in the sand – something we shouldn't be doing when it comes to our health, says the charity’s chief executive, Karen Hare. “Everyone can relate to the ostrich so it’s there as a reminder, for

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those of us who have a tendency to ignore things that they don't disappear. In some cases putting things off like going to see your GP if you find something that concerns you could be putting your life at risk.” For more information about Cancer Campaign in Suffolk go to wwwccisuffolk.org Read more of this story at www.essentialsuffolk.com/ostrich © Coastal Creative Photography

Tony Wilman, Chairman of the RNLI Woodbridge & District Branch recently awarded Richard Kember, owner of the Tidemill Yacht Harbour a lifetime achievement award for his longstanding work with the RNLI. Richard’s parents, Nigel and Audrey Kember were keen supporters of the RNLI and from a young age Richard was involved with fundraising for the charity that saves lives at sea. In presenting the award Tony said “I would like to thank Richard very much for his hard work and dedication over the years, he has been a valued RNLI Woodbridge & District committee member and helped to raise a lot of money for a worthy cause” If you would like to make a donation to the Woodbridge & District RNLI Branch or for more information, please find contact details on the website www.rnliwoodbridge.org.uk

East Green Energy recently announced that it has been awarded the Innasol Certified Partner certification after successfully completing the renewable heating industry’s inaugural accreditation scheme by the market leader – the Innasol Customer Excellence Programme. Robbie Gawthrop,Technical Director, said, “We are proud to be one of the few companies that has successfully completed the renewable heating industry’s first accreditation scheme. We look forward to bringing the very best in biomass and heat pump technologies to new customers, and in doing so saving them up to 45% on energy bills. Read more of this story at www.essentialsuffolk.com/east-green-energyinnasol-award

Warm weather and a fantastic lineup brought out around 15,000 people who flocked to the beach at Aldeburgh on Saturday, 4th July to see live artists perform music by the most influential bands from the last 50 years outside the White Lion Hotel.

Breaking all previous records for the event the fantastic party atmosphere continued well into the night as the free Music through the Decades charity concert was proclaimed an outstanding success.

Planning for next year’s Rock ‘n Roll themed event on Saturday, 2nd July 2016 is already well underway with bookings for rooms at the White Lion now avaialble. More details about the 2016 event will be announced soon at www.musicbythesea.co.uk.

Despite sweeping changes to the exams system and a forecasted drop in the number of top grades awarded this year, James Lockwood, Headmaster at the Royal Hospital School in Holbrook, Suffolk, has announced a100% A Level pass rate and a substantial increase in the number of pupils achieving A* and A grades. James commented “I am delighted to report that the 2015 A Level pass rate at the Royal Hospital School is 100%, a third of grades were A or A* and the overall percentage of A* to C grades was 80%. An impressive 27 pupils gained the equivalent of three A grades despite media expectations that there would be a fall in the number of top grades awarded. I am very proud of all our sixth formers; both in terms of their A Level results and the life experiences and co-curricular enrichment they have gained here at RHS. The majority will go on to secure their places at some of the best UK universities” Read more of this story at www.essentialsuffolk.com/rhs-2015-alevels

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Stroll around Snape Maltings Everything in one place for the perfect day out...

The 10th Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival will be at Snape on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September – we cannot wait!

Tickets available online www.aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk

Jam making? We have all you need in our kitchen department.

Visit the Quay Gallery for a wonderful range of exhibitions – Roy Rodgers will be exhibiting ‘Dramatic Suffolk’ 18th – 24th September.

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WHAT’S ON SEPTEMBER 2 – 5

Jazz By The Waterfront: Andi Hopgood Quartet

Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense

St Peter’s by the Waterfront, Ipswich, 7:45pm

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 2pm, 3pm & 7:30pm Enjoy an evening of raucous comedy in the company of Gussie Fink-Nottle, Madeline Bassett, Sir Watkin Bassett, Dahlia Travers, Roderick Spode and Constable Oates!

Tickets: £10 – £30 Box Office: 01284 755127 www.theatreroyal.org

A night of great jazz and improvisation with Andi Hopgood and her equally talented quartet featuring alto saxophonist Martin Hathaway.

Ticket: £10 (£12 on door) Information: 01473 225269 www.jazzbythewaterfront.com

SEPTEMBER 4 – 6 Maui Waui Festival

SEPTEMBER 3 Jay Rayner – My Dining Hell

Peak Hill Farm, Theberton See Festival Guide page 24

Colchester Mercury, 7:30pm Jay Rayner, award-winning journalist, writer and broadcaster has been a restaurant critic for over a decade, and if there’s one thing he’s learnt it’s that people delight in reviews of bad restaurants.

Tickets: £22.50 – £10 (14+ Contains mild swearing) Box Office: 01206 573948 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

Cavendish Fete & Horticultural Show

Wolsey Theatre, 7:45pm

Cavendish Village Green, 1:30pm

Jimmy’s Farm, 7:15pm Entry Price: £15 Information: 01473 604206 www.jimmysfarm.com Beneath Swooping Talons

The Cut, Halesworth, 7:30pm With a background in traditional, early and experimental music, Laura Cannell creates a minimalist chamber music, where one player makes all the harmonies. Laura’s music encompasses both wild animal calls and long forgotten liturgical chords.

Featuring music from her new album ‘Beneath Swooping Talons’.

Tickets: £12 Box Office: 0845 673 2123 | newcut.org

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On Parade

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 7:30pm RAF Honington Voluntary Band presents an evening of pageantry colour and sound with The Royal Air Force Honington Voluntary band, performing a varied musical programme.

Tickets: £10 Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

Edmund Gallery, Bury St Edmunds 10am to 5pm

Sweet Charity

Quiz Night

Dump the shopping and come dancing at The Apex in the upstairs bar! Ballroom, Latin and Rock & Roll. Free – just turn up and join in!

Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

Thirty By Thirty

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The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 2:30pm and 4:30pm

SEPTEMBER 5 – 10

SEPTEMBER 3 – 26

See mini preview page 22 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

Strictly Saturdays

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Colchester Mercury, 2:30pm & 7:30pm Direct from its success in London’s West End, with a sold out UK tour The Simon and Garfunkel Story is back on the road.

Tickets: £25 Box Office: 01206 573948 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk Janice Day with her Dance Band Divas

Our imperfect world in perfect squares!

Paintings by Stephen Taylor’s Dedham painting group.

Information: 01284 748720 Email: gallery@stedscathedral.org www.stephentaylorpaintings.com

SEPTEMBER 5 – 30 Theatre Tour – Autumn 2015

Wolsey Theatre, 12:30pm The New Wolsey Theatre is opening its stage door to offer a brilliant and rare opportunity to go behind the scenes.

Tickets: £5 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

The Cut, Halesworth, 7:30pm

SEPTEMBER 6

Janice Day brings her orchestra of brilliant lady musicians to The Cut, using the remarkable talents of Martin Litton as Musical Director to recreate the authentic sounds of the 20s and 30s.

Tickets: £15 Box Office: 0845 673 2123

Suffolk Walk with a Fork

Farmers Markets

Jimmys Farm, 10am – 2pm Beccles Heliport, 9am – 1pm Metfield Village Hall, 9am – 12 noon Snape Maltings, 9.30am – 1pm

Helmingham Hall, 10am – 4pm Ormiston Families Walk with a Fork Suffolk, in association with Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival. Ormiston Families is proud to bring you an eight-mile walk around the splendid location of Helmingham Hall.

Entry fee: £15 (Under 5s free) www.ormiston-families.eventbrite.co.uk

Whats On Suffolk County Music Service, Gala Concert

SEPTEMBER 8

Snape Maltings, 5pm

Sam Sweeney’s Fiddle

Medieval Latin Handwriting Taster

Ipswich Record Office, 10am The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 8pm

With Suffolk Youth Orchestra and Suffolk Young Strings Box office: 01728 687110 www.aldeburgh.co.uk Art on the Prom, Felixstowe

Felixstowe Seafront, 10am to 4.30pm See mini preview page 22 www.artontheprom.org

Made In The Great War: To mark the100th anniversary of the start of World War I, through music, storytelling and film.

Tickets: £17 (concessions £15) Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk MsMarmiteLover and WineTrust

Have you ever wanted to read old handwriting? Come and try your hand at reading a Latin court roll with the help of an expert, it is easier than you think!

Entry: £5.50 Information: Email ipswich.ro@suffolk.gov.uk or 01473 263909

SEPTEMBER 8 – 12

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 7:30pm

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Great entertainment for anyone who wants to experience the cutting edge of eating in!

Tickets: £16.50 – £8.50 Box Office: 01284 755127 www.theatreroyal.org

Tess of the d’Urbervilles

John Peel Centre, 2:30pm & 7:30pm Stage presentation of Thomas Hardy’s classic novel.

Tickets: £12 (concessions £10) Box Office: 01449 774678 www.johnpeelcentre.com

SEPTEMBER 7 SEPTEMBER 9 Lunchtime Concert Saxology

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 1:10pm

The Count of Monte Christo

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 7:30pm

A whole family of saxophones in one sitting!

Complimentary tea, coffee and cakes after the concert.

Tickets: £8.50 Box Office: 01284 755127 www.theatreroyal.org

Extraordinary banquet of heroes, villains, pirates and princes.

Tickets: £16.50 – £8.50 Box Office: 01284 755127 www.theatreroyal.org

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SEPTEMBER 10

Broadside Boys and Stephen Bayfield with Grand Charity Auction

Sri Lanka comes to Ipswich

Woodbridge Community Hall, 7:30pm

Indian Palace, 39 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich, 7.30pm A completely Sri Lankan cultural experience supporting the Tea Leaf Trust charity. Amazing Sri Lankan chefs cooking and serving delicious authentic Sri Lankan and South Indian cuisine. Singing from professional Tamil singer Jesu and Tamil Street Dance performed by Team X! Entry: £12.50 Information: 01473 430026 or info@niroshini.com

Comedy and music from the ever popular Broadside Boys and Stephen Bayfield offering a comical view of Suffolk life.

Tickets: £7.50 Tel: 01394 446098 www.woodbridgerotary.brownpapertickets. com

Mr Tiger Goes Wild

Wolsey Theatre, 11am & 2pm Mr Tiger lived a perfectly proper life in a perfectly proper city and everything was perfectly fine… until the day he had a wonderfully wild idea! Suitable for ages 3+ Tickets: £10 – £5 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk Farmers Markets

SEPTEMBER 12

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

Heritage Open Day

Long Shop Museum, Leiston, 10am to 4pm Pulse Presents:Antarctica

Wolsey Theatre, 7:45pm Chris lived and worked in the coldest, windiest, driest place in the world, surrounded by scientists, engineers and medical professionals at the top of their game.

Tickets: £10 – £5 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

For the first time the museum takes part in the UK’s Heritage Open Days – opening free to visitors and charging only £1 for entry the following day (Sunday). Guided tours, homemade cakes, children’s activities.

Entry: Free www.longshopmuseum.co.uk www.heritageopendays.org.uk Jazz Breakfast

Jimmy’s Farm, 9:30am – 11am SEPTEMBER 10 – 19 Legally Blonde

Colchester Mercury, 2:30pm & 7:30pm Award-winning CO2 are proud to present the amateur regional premier of Legally Blonde.

Tickets: £19.75 – £12.50 Box Office: 01206 573948 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

SEPTEMBER 10 – 20 HighTide Festival

Aldeburgh See Festival Guide page 25

Enjoy a leisurely weekend breakfast with the soothing sound of live Jazz in the background.

Information: 01473 604206 www.jimmysfarm.com The Trianon Ipswich Prom

Corn Exchange, 7.30pm A bright and breezy programme, which spans two worlds – the ‘Old World’ of British music and the ‘New World’ with a brand new medley of favourite Rodgers and Hammerstein tunes.

Tickets: £13 – £9:50 (Students & under 16s £6) Box Office: 01473 433100 The Performing Arts in Ipswich Walk

SEPTEMBER 12 AND 13 Kevin Bridges ‘A Whole Different Story’

Ipswich Regent, 8pm Scotland’s biggest export, Kevin Bridges, dubbed as ‘brilliant’ by one of his comedy idols, Billy Connolly has had an astonishing rise to success.

Tickets: £27.50 (Age recommendation 14+) Box Office: 01473 433100

Halesworth Heritage Weekend

The Cut, Halesworth, and private homes around Halesworth, 10am The Cut is playing a leading part in Halesworth’s first involvement in this 20 year old national event.

Info: 0845 673 2123 www.heritageopendays.org Magic Ear Exhibition – Heritage Weekend

Bawdsey Radar, 12:30pm – 4:30pm Find out more about the ‘invention that changed the world’.

Entry: Free

Ipswich guided walk starting at Tourist Information Office, 11am SEPTEMBER 11 Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 7pm Celebrating 50 years of the smash-hit musical show.

Tickets: £16.50 – £10 Box Office: 01284 755127 www.theatreroyal.org

This is the story of how we enjoyed ourselves, from the times of Medieval Pageants to the days silent film.Your ticket includes the walk and a buffet lunch at the New Wolsey Theatre.

Tickets: £10 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk Long Melford Book Fair

80s Disco

Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, 7:30pm – 12:30am Boogie on down to all the hits of the 80s.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and fancy dress is optional.

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Memorial Hall, 10am The longest running independent book fair in Suffolk. With up to 25 exhibitors selling an extensive range of secondhand and collectable books. A wide range of subjects will be available, everything from aviation to children’s annuals. Home-made refreshments available.

SEPTEMBER 13 Simon Weston: My Life, My Story

Colchester Mercury, 7:30pm Truly inspirational show about one man’s journey from the front line of war, being on the edge of death, to today being a happy and contented Father, Grandfather and national treasure. Graphic visual footage Tickets: £16 (Recommended for 15+) Box Office: 01206 573948 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk Kingfisher Sinfoniette

The Cut, Halesworth, 6:30pm A seasonal orchestral concert for all ages.

Tickets: £12 – £10 (Students £2) Box Office: 0845 673 2123

Whats On Fat Cat Comedy Club

Heritage Autumn Plant Fair

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 8pm

Helmingham Hall Gardens, 10am – 4pm

Bury’s great monthly comedy night.

Tickets: £12 Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

The Plant Fair gives the whole family a full day out. There will be plants to suit everyone.

Free Narcissus to the first 800 visitors to claim them.

SEPTEMBER 17 – 19

Farmers Markets

Assington, The Barn 10am until 2pm

SEPTEMBER 17 Vesper Time

Wolsey Theatre, 7:45pm

Ipswich Town Football Club Legends & Reception

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 7:30pm & 9:30pm Legends return for another unmissable evening of stores, and anecdotes about the Club and their careers to entertain fans, both young and old! This is a fundraising event in aid of the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.

Tickets: £28 – £8.50 Box Office: 01284 755127 www.theatreroyal.org

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Stacy Makishi’s performance work Vesper Time takes a bold look at loss and mourning and her one-time wish to be a missionary.

Suitable for ages 16+ Tickets: £10 – £5 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk Midge Ure & India Electric Co

The Great Gatsby

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 3pm & 7:30pm Immersing you in the decadence of America’s ‘Jazz Age’, The Great Gatsby is brought to life in this sizzling new stage adaptation from nationally acclaimed Blackeyed Theatre.

Tickets: £10.50 – £10 Box Office: 01284 755127 www.theatreroyal.org

SEPTEMBER 18 Robin Ince: Reality Tunnel

John Peel Centre, Church Walk, 7:30pm Tickets: £12 Box Office: 01449 774678 www.johnpeelcentre.com

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 7:30pm Midge feels it’s time to revisit his Celtic roots and will perform Breathe (his fourth solo album, from 1995, which went triple platinum) in its entirety for the first time in 2015.

Tickets: £20 - £18 Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

Richard Thompson

Ipswich Regent, 7:30pm The multi-talented British singer-songwriterguitarist Richard Thompson will tour the UK in support of his latest album.

Tickets: £27.50 & £31 (Under 14s must be accompanied by a paying adult) Box Office: 01473 433100

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Jazz At The Park

Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, 7:30pm Listen to the mellow sounds of Jazz as you soak up the fantastic views.

Entry: Free

SEPTEMBER 19 Farmers Markets

Harkstead, Village Hall, 9am – 12 noon Aldeburgh, Church Hall, 9am – 12.30 Beccles Heliport, 9am – 1pm Debenham, Community Centre, 9am – 1pm Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up & Rock

Ipswich Regent, 7:30pm Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up And Rock does what it says on the tin.

Tickets: £27.50 (Under 14s must be accompanied by a paying adult) Box Office: 01473 433100 A Poem for Suffolk

The Cut, Halesworth, 7:30pm See Dean Larkin unleash his ‘local’ side and share discoveries from a year-long mission across the county – to meet people of all ages and help them create their own poems about their Suffolk lives.

Tickets: £7 Box Office: 0845 673 2123 The Party!

Wolsey Theatre, 11am & 2 pm A brand new circus show for all the family.

Come and join in the biggest and best birthday party of all time! Suitable for ages 3+ Tickets: £10 – £5 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk Pasadena Roof Orchestra

SEPTEMBER 19 – 20

SEPTEMBER 21 TO 23

Grand Henham Steam Rally

Waiting for Godot

Trinity Park, Ipswich

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 2pm and 7:30pm

Steam Rally with working steam demonstrations plus collections of vintage vehicles including cars, motor cycles, tractors etc. and a full programme of family entertainment including the spectacular Bolddog Lings FMX display team.

Ticket Prices: £11, children under 14 free

SEPTEMBER 19 – 28 SEPTEMBER 23 – 25 Wolsey Writers

Wolsey Theatre, 10am Have you got a story to tell? A touch of the poet? Are plays your scene? Or do you struggle to find your voice? Wolsey Writers is a creative writing group which meets backstage at the New Wolsey Theatre.

Tickets: £13.50 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

SEPTEMBER 20

The Cut, Halesworth, 6:30pm A seasonal orchestral concert for all ages.

Tickets: £12 – £10 (Students £2) Box Office: 0845 673 2123

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Martin Bell

Martin Bell and the Suffolk Concert Band will be performing a programme of the Memories and Music of the Regiment.

Tickets: £20 – £8.50 Box Office: 01284 755127 www.theatreroyal.org

Southwold Pier, 11am Come ready with bucket and spade for a competition to build the biggest and best sandcastle.

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Fingersmiths' exceptional visual storytelling in BSL and spoken English.

Tickets: £10 – £5 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

Sandcastles, Fish & Chips

A welcome return for Duncan Galloway and the elite musicians of the Orchestra, performing perfectly in the style of the 1920s Jazz Age and through to the 1930s and the golden years of the Great American Song Book.

Box Office: 0333 666 3366 www.aclassact.org.uk

Concert by the Seckford Ensemble; an exciting journey in brass music spanning three centuries Tickets: £10 adult, £5 student Contact: 01473 328314

Wolsey Theatre, 7:45pm

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 7:30pm Kingfisher Sinfoniette

Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge, 7:30pm

St Mary’s Church, Harkstead, 7.30pm

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Baroque to Broadway

Part allegory, part burlesque, Beckett’s unique, timeless play moves seamlessly between absurdist comic sketch and captivating philosophical drama.

Tickets: £10.50 - £8.50 Box Office: 01284 755127 www.theatreroyal.org

Wolsey Theatre, 2pm Over 10 sessions we will pose questions, share insights and above all enjoy Shakespeare’s “Words, words, words”. A must for readers and theatre-lovers.

Tickets: £115 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk Duo Dorado

Churchgate Meeting House, Bury St Edmunds, 7:30pm Hazel Brooks (violin) and David Pollock (harpsichord). Hazel and David are two prize-winning early music specialists who are passionate about the music of the Baroque era.

Tickets: £15 (Students £5) Box Office: 01284 755127 www.theatreroyal.org

SEPTEMBER 25 – OCTOBER 10 The Smallest Show on Earth

Colchester Mercury, 2:30pm & 7:30pm See Mini Preview page 23 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

SEPTEMBER 26 Farmers Markets

Woodbridge Community Centre, 9am –12.30pm BBC Radio Suffolk’s 25th Birthday Bash

Ipswich Regent, 7:30pm This is your opportunity to see your favourite BBC Radio Suffolk presenters entertain and amuse in an evening of music, song, dance and comedy and at the same time you will be helping to raise money for Children in Need.

Tickets: £13.50 & £15.50 (Under 14s must be accompanied by a paying adult) Box Office: 01473 433100

Whats On Andy Parsons: Live and Unleashed

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Colibri Guitar Duo

Steely Dan: Reelin’ in the Years

The Cut, Halesworth, 3:00pm

Wolsey Theatre, 7:45pm

Beautiful selection of music from the Baroque to the 20th century, including works by Vivaldi, Boccherini and Holst.

Tickets: £8 Box Office: 0845 673 2123

Performances by Steely Dan in the UK have always been few and far between so this is a rare opportunity to hear hits such as Do It Again, Rikki Don’t Lose That Number, Haitian Divorce and FM (No Static At All) performed in a concert setting.

Tickets: £25 – £10 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

Grand Hall, Corn Exchange, 8pm Andy’s fifth show ‘Live And Unleashed – But Naturally Cautious‘ will see the star of BBC2’s Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo hit the road again delivering more sharp comedy up and down the UK. Tickets: £16.50 (14+ Parental Guidance advised) Box Office: 01473 433100

Farmers Market

Lavenham Village Hall 10am – 1.30pm

Me and My Cat

Wolsey Theatre, 11am and 2pm Based on the book by award winning Japanese children’s author and illustrator, Satoshi Kitamura.

Suitable for ages 5+ Tickets: £10 – £5 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

SEPTEMBER 26 – 27 Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival

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SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 2 SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 3 Macbeth: Blood Will Have Blood

Wolsey Theatre, 10 am & 3pm Re-invented for 9 – 13 years-olds Macbeth – Blood Will Have Blood is an accessible and unforgettable introduction to Shakespeare’s shocking story of ambition, greed and the abuse of power.

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

Miss Nightingale – The Musical

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 3pm & 7:30pm Sex, scandal and showbiz, 1940s style.

Tickets: £26 – £10 Box Office: 01284 755127 www.theatreroyal.org

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SWEET CHARITY New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich.

September 3 – 26 Launching the autumn season at the New Wolsey this month is another of their trademark actormusician productions – Sweet Charity, set in the swingin’ sixties. The musical, directed by Artistic Director Peter Rowe, is about a woman who always gives her heart and dreams… to the wrong man! Despite her dead-end job as a dance club hostess in the dubious Fandango Night Club she still manages to remain an incurable optimist. One day she meets sweet, unassuming Oscar and believes her luck has changed. But has she found true love and will all her dreams come true?

With brassy, toe tapping hits including Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now, The Rhythm of Life and I’m A Brass Band, you won’t want to miss this story of a girl who just wants to be loved!

ART ON THE PROM Felixstowe Seafront.

September 6, 10am – 4.30pm For the last 12 years Felixstowe has hosted an annual Art on the Prom event that’s grown bigger and better every year and this September is expected to draw in over 20,000 visitors to the town’s historic seafront promenade. With 80 stalls and 100 plus artists taking part this has to be one of the best free contemporary art exhibitions in the county.

Among the numerous pieces of work on show will be a supersized deckchair installation created by one of the artists, Ruth Richmond, specifically for the event.

The artists taking part will be showcasing a wide range of paintings, ceramics, photography, glass, jewellery and textiles. Plus, for those who wish to try their hand at creative endeavour there’s also free artist-led workshops in mono printing, mosaics, 3D picture postcards, clay tiles, cardboard models and painted flags and banners.

Katie Birtill who was initially studying medicine at Bristol University before she decided to take the plunge and go into theatre will be playing the lead role of Charity Valentine.

Leaving Bristol with a BSc she then graduated from the postgraduate musical theatre course at The Royal Academy of Music in 2010. Theatre credits include The Boy Who Fell Into A Book , Priscilla, Dreamboats and Petticoats and she also played Sophie the Psephologist for More or Less on BBC Radio 4 (Simon Terrington).

Vocal credits include; backing vocals for Ramin Karimloo's Road to Find Out Tour 2012, Russell Watson’s La Voce UK tour 2011, KT Tunstall, Fyfe Dangerfield, Jon Allen, Michael Ball, Mica Paris, Fran Healy, Craig David, Tony Hadley, Marti Pellow, Suzi Quatro and Elio Pace at Hyde Park Arena for Elvis Forever.

The cast will also include New Wolsey Theatre actormusician favourites James Haggie as Oscar Lindquist, Dan de Cruz as Daddy Brubeck, Sophie Byrne as Helene, and Nicola Bryan as Carmen. Also taking part are actormusicians Katia Sartini, Giovanna Ryan, Elisa Boyd, Lindsay Goodhand, Paul Kissaun, Sarah Scowen, Kieran Bailey, Rachel Nottingham, Christopher Fry, Matthew Hinchliffe, Greg Last, and Jeffrey Harmer as film star Vittorio Vidal.

INFORMATION Box office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

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There is a range of entertainment on offer including the Tutti Frutti voices and, new this year, Mambo Chutney who will perform jazz flavours from around the world. The Ipswich Hospital Band and Felixstowe Strings will be performing and a blacksmith and a weaver will be demonstrating their skills live. The event is wheelchair accessible and there are facilities to support those with disabilities.

INFORMATION www.artontheprom.org

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THE SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH Mercury Theatre, Colchester. September 25 – October 10 StudioCanal’s The Smallest Show on Earth was a 1957 British Lion film starring Peter Sellers as Mr Quill and Margaret Rutherford as Mrs Fazackalee, along with Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers as Matt and Jean. Liza Goodard – who is starring as Mrs Fazackalee talks about her new role in this Q&A: You are best known for your many television and film roles. Is it good to get back to the theatre?

I suppose many people do think of me from films and television but I have always been closer to the theatre. There isn’t a year has gone by that I haven’t been taking part in some theatre production or another. I started out in the Farnham Castle Theatre – a wonderful place and, when in Australia, the first theatre I worked was The Old Tote Theatre. I think the happiest time of my career was working with Alan Ayckbourn at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough – those were perfect days.

What attracted you to the role of Mrs Fazackalee?

As with any part I am offered it all comes down to the script.

If I like the script then I know I am going to enjoy being part of the production. When I was sent this script, I read it, called to say I was interested and suddenly I have been cast – I am delighted.

Had you seen the film featuring Margaret Rutherford before you were offered the role?

I remember seeing the film and it is such a charming one, however it differs greatly from this new adaptation.

Based on the StudioCanal Peter Sellers/Margaret Rutherford film The Smallest Show on Earth is a new musical comedy for stage presented by Brian Eastman and Christabel Albery.

Starring Liza Goddard and Brian Capron its launching at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester on September 25 before its UK tour that includes Coventry, High Wycombe, Glasgow, Plymouth, Crewe, Swansea and Malvern.

The stage show contains some of Irving Berlin’s greatest songs including Blue Skies, Shakin’ the Blues Away, Let Yourself Go, Steppin’ Out with my Baby and How Deep is the Ocean, as well as some rediscovered gems. Director Thom Southerland said “Berlin’s music provides the perfect accompaniment to our 1950s story, not only in lyric, but in style and period too.”

Newly-weds Matt and Jean Spenser inherit a cinema and think their fortune is made. But the Bijou, better known as the fleapit, is the victim of a dirty tricks campaign from its rival flashy neighbour The Grand. The Bijou’s benevolent manageress Mrs Fazackalee and unreliable projectionist Mr Quill combine with Matt and Jean to outwit the opposition and restore the Bijou to its former glory.

Other than the addition of music can you tell us a little of how the musical differs from the film?

Well, in the film there are three characters from the Bijou cinema, Quill, Fazackalee and Old Tom. In this production Tom is no longer old, in fact he is my son. They still have to try and save the cinema from being bulldozed to the ground but we do it in a slightly different way from the film – we introduce live entertainment. Without giving too much away, that’s all I can tell you at the minute.

There are lots of brilliant Irving Berlin numbers in the show – can you give us a taste of what you might be singing?

Oh gosh yes, the singing! I am taking singing lessons – those Irving Berlin songs are marvellous but they are deceptive.

They sound as if they should be easy to sing but they aren’t.

I have three songs at the minute – Isn’t This a Lovely Day, When Winter Comes and a duet with Brian Capron, Don’t Brush Me Off, which is a bit of a showstopper.

INFORMATION Box Office: 01206 573948 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

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SEPTEMBER CELEBRATIONS Convention has it that the festival season is pretty much wrapped up by the end of summer, but not in Suffolk. Essential Suffolk looks at festivals for this September

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he tents might have been packed away for next year and the camper van given a dust down and polish but there’s still much to enjoy on the festival front this autumn. Celebrations are much in order too because Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival has now been a September fixture for ten years and HighTide, which is a springboard for new plays and playwrights, has moved seasons and venues and will opening for the first time at its new Aldeburgh seaside home. Meanwhile Maui Waui, the Theberton music festival created

by Silas Rayner and which specialises in electro-swing, has an exciting and eclectic line-up that’s bound to get you dancing.

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Maui Waui September 4 – 6 Now three years old the word has spread far and wide about just how much fun this event is. As a result last year was a complete sell-out. MauiWaui offers music that’s a fusion off old and new, 1920s and 30s, jive and swing blended with rhythmic tunes and bouncy beats. It’s becoming ever more popular too spreading from Brighton to London and straight, deep into the heart of Suffolk with young and old hooked with its uplifting melodies dancing and laughing all night long.

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Maui Waui features bands from all over the world; Electro Swing, Folk, Country, Gypsy Swing, Reggae and Dance music.

Headlining this year are Swingrowers who have toured extensively in Europe and America, Mydy Rabycad and Jeremiah Marques & the Ska Gills.

Elsewhere there are storytellers to entertain the children.

Surprising acts wander the site on stilts and bikes, impromptu bands play throughout the day and as night time falls the entertainment livens up, with four stages, a full circus, stalls, bar and a wide selection of food.

INFORMATION Tickets: £65 for the full three days and camping (free for 13s and under). www.mauiwauievents.co.uk

HighTide September 10 – 20 For nine years the HighTide Festival has been all about championing new theatre work and this year is no exception.

Steven Atkinson, Artistic Director of HighTide says, “This year’s festival is all about new beginnings. New stories, playwrights, and ways of creating theatre plus a new home for the Festival in Aldeburgh too. Theatre can now be added to an unparalleled annual line up of festivals in every artistic discipline, which makes Aldeburgh world famous.”

HighTide’s mission is to discover and champion emerging playwrights and produce new and original plays, whilst building lasting relationships with local communities. This year it boasts three world premieres, one critically acclaimed transfer, an exceptional series of readings and visiting companies, an expanded music and comedy programme and a unique series of Face to Face events with Christopher Eccleston, Sir Richard Eyre and Meera Syal.

The Festival curtain rises with So Here We Are, a 2013 winner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting. This new play by talented playwright and

actor Luke Norris, is a co-production with the Royal Exchange Theatre and is a touching and compassionate look at young lives cut short, and childhood friendships under strain in adult life.

After HighTide it will transfer to the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester.

This will be followed by a provocative and compelling new play by E V Crowe; Brenda, a story about a young woman who doesn’t think she’s a person.

Also premiering is Harrogate, by award-winning playwright Al Smith.

This tender exploration of a marriage laid bare and a father struggling to confront his obsessions without destroying his family will be directed by the multi-award winning theatre director Richard Twyman, Associate Director (International) at the Royal Court. ‰

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In the last year thousands of people have drowned trying to get to Europe in unstable migrant boats and the final play of the season examines their desperation. Lampedusa is a devastatingly powerful play by one of the UK’s most exciting political writers Anders Lustgarten; it premiered at the Soho Theatre to packed houses and critical acclaim earlier this year, and will transfer to Liverpool Unity Theatre from Suffolk.

In addition to the four plays and the ‘Face to Face’ in conversations with interviewers Kate Mosse and Libby Purves, HighTide presents a host of other events including an evening of special readings and reminisces with Vanessa Redgrave. Comedy is being introduced this year with Shappi Khorsandi, Sam Simmons, Nish Kumar and John Kearns. There will also be music from James Pearson and Polly Gibbons of Ronnie Scott’s, Concordia Foundation and a Big Beach Sing led by Firefly Burning and The Trad Academy Sea Shanty Choir. A host of visiting

companies including Baz Productions, Britten Pears Foundation, Eastern Angles, Hunt & Darton, Mig Kimpton, Morgan and West and Wonderful Beast will bring their exciting work.

Plus, as part of HighTide’s commitment to young people in the East, the Garfield Weston Foundation, the Mackintosh Foundation and the Britten‐Pears Foundation have made charitable donations, which enable HighTide to give away 500 tickets to the region’s young people to attend Festival events.

INFORMATION Box Office: 01603 598606 www.hightide.org.uk

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Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival September 26 and 27 It’s ten years since the first Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival was launched celebrating the very best of the county’s produce, farmers, growers, food and drink. In that time it’s not only become a leading national food event but it’s put Suffolk and its numerous talented food producers, chefs, restaurants and abundant and excellent ingredients very much on the map. This year promises to be bigger and better and will include two full days of cookery demonstrations and hands on master classes from nationally renowned chefs.

The line-up will include demos from The Modern Pantry’s Anna Hansen, the founder of Wahaca Thomasina Miers, the A Lot On Her Plate author Rosie Birkett as well as Michelin-starred Norfolk chef Galton Blackiston and The Observer’s rising star of 2015 Olia Hercules who will shed light on some of her family recipes from her native Ukraine.

There will be an exclusive tapas workshop with Jose Pizarro, and hands on bakery class with the vivacious duo from London’s Honey & Co. On Sunday Diana Henry will host a ticketed seasonal lunch to include dishes from her new book, A Bird In The Hand.

Along with over 100 innovative producers from East Anglia, new for 2015 will be the addition of an onsite pop-up restaurant serving seasonal Suffolk tapas. Official drinks sponsors are local, acclaimed brewers Adnams and Suffolk’s world famous Aspall Cyder who will be hosting afternoon cider tastings each day with cyder and vinegar maker Henry Chevallier Guild.

loaves, as well as being one of the only ‘bean to bar’ chocolate makers in the UK. Twin brothers Alex and Oliver Burnside, who previously worked in renowned restaurants in Suffolk but are now the owners of the Plough & Sail pub at Snape Maltings are also involved.

was The Observer Food Monthly’s runner up for Best Independent Retailer 2014. There’s also a series of hands-on bread making workshops. Henrietta Inman will host a ‘pop up patisserie’ in the House & Garden Courtyard and will be showcasing her clean cakes along with other delights.

This festival will also showcase exciting new talent from the Young Producers Group, selected for their expertise, inventiveness and energy. Some of this year’s blossoming stars include sisters Emily and Lucy McVeigh who run a beef farming enterprise on the beautiful Kenton Hall Estate rearing Longhorn cattle and have an on-site butchery.

There’s Joanna Brennan who co-owns Pump Street Bakery and uses local flours to create a variety of hand-made

The Festival aims to help people understand the connection between food and the people, the farming and the landscape that produced it as well as promote the sheer variety, quality and abundance of food and drink produced in Suffolk. The hope is that this in turn will encourage people to support the local economy and reduce ‘food miles’ by buying local produce in the shops, farm shops, farmers markets, pubs, restaurants, hotels and bed-andbreakfasts. The festival also works with local schools to bring back growing food and cooking it as part of the curriculum and to inspire people to grow and cook their own food.

Look out too for Fringe Festival events that run right through from September 6 to October 20 including baking, chocolate discovery and a 15-mile meal.

INFORMATION Tickets: £8 for a day ticket, £14 for a weekend ticket Entry free for children under 12 www.aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk

There will be no need to pack up and go home at the end of the day as this year there’s to be a fun and lively Festival Feast on the Saturday evening celebrating street food with live music and bars. The Festival Bakery will be baking bread throughout the weekend and is a collaboration between family run millers Marriage’s Flour and a whole host of bakers such as locals Two Magpies from Southwold which

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Music in our bones

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ARTS MAKING Suffolk Community Foundation is launching an Arts and Culture Fund to help charities and good causes in the county. Anne Gould finds out more

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ince prehistoric times when man starting drawing pictures of animals on cave walls art, in its many forms, has been used as a powerful means of communication and personal expression. Hundreds of thousands of years later its definition has broadened to encompass a myriad of wonderful different interpretations that include music, writing, film, photography, acting, dance and painting. For the majority however ‘art’ is something they reluctantly leave behind in the classroom as the luxury of being paid for creative endeavour is enjoyed by only a talented few.

However, says Stephen Singleton, the Chief Executive of Suffolk Community Foundation, the arts are increasingly being seen as a potent way to change peoples’ lives for the better. “We’ve seen through the local charities and groups we already work with that arts like painting, drawing, drama and singing can help a wide range of people with a wide range of problems like mental health issues, low confidence, isolation, addiction, abuse etc.”

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That’s why this month Suffolk Community Foundation is launching an Arts and Culture Fund which allows it to extend the grants it gives to local artsbased charities and groups in the county. Of course SCF already supports theatre groups like Red Rose Chain and Eastern Angles with their community programmes and works with Aldeburgh Music too with its project of taking music into prisons.

It has seen organisations like Noise Solution helping young people and Suffolk Artlink working with older people with dementia, make a real difference, he says. But, it also works with several small groups that work at grassroots levels – for instance theatre companies like Wonderful Beast, based in Aldeburgh, which takes its performance activities based around myths, folk and fairy tales to groups who might not otherwise be involved in the arts.

Artistic Director Alys Khil says it’s aimed at children, the old, the vulnerable, low-income families, the

socially excluded and the general public too. “We have just done a ‘baby opera’ in Mid-Suffolk and Babergh for 0-3 year olds, we worked on a project in Boyton with the elderly from the Almshouse and children from the primary school. The other day we did a musical storytelling opera and one of the mothers was amazed that her daughter, who was very shy, became so engrossed that for the first time ever she interacted with people outside the home. On another occasion there was a child who was deaf but had just had implants and was captivated by what she saw and heard.”

Another group is Unscene Suffolk – a community theatre company which provides drama workshops and public performances for adults with visual impairment. Jenni Halton said the group of 15 people is based at the High Street Exhibition Gallery but does a show at the New Wolsey once a year.

“There are all sorts of specific techniques for people to use on stage – very small adaptations like putting a piece of string on the floor so they can

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A DIFFERENCE feel it with their feet or using music and sound.” Attending the group has made a world of difference to the participants, many of whom feel isolated and alone because of their vision problems, she said. “One woman said it was thanks to the group she now felt able to strike up a conversation with people she has never met before – something that she previously found very hard.”

Then in Bury St Edmunds, Artheads at West Suffolk Leisure Centre offers a refuge for those with mental health problems or who are recovering from substance misuse. Project Manager Margaret Lee explained it’s a safe space for people to learn and work at their art using various techniques – painting, drawing, sculpture and so on. “We have someone here for instance who selfharms but coming along here has given him the confidence to open up and talk about why he’s doing it.” There are people who haven’t done art since they were in school but by getting in touch with their creativity again they are able to express their feelings, she added.

Stephen says it’s clear that the arts can be used in so many positive ways to do good and make changes he hopes that in creating an Arts and Culture Fund the foundation will be able to appeal to

donors and philanthropists whose interests are in this area. It’s already been backed by the High Sheriff of Suffolk, Judith Shallow who is passionate about the arts and was former chairman of the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds.

“With my background I particularly wanted to support the launch and as a result it’s now become The High Sheriff’s Command Performance.”

The gala has attracted a wide range of stars from stage and screen including Timothy West, Clive Francis and Helen Fraser. Suffolk-born Royal Ballet Master, Gary Avis will also be performing too at the event at The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds on September 24.

Judith says the gala - which was almost sold out before mid-August will also include an auction and she’s hoping it will raise about £25,000 to start the fund off. In addition to the ‘stars’ who are taking part, the gala will also feature Music in Our Bones – which is the sort of Suffolk arts based charity that could benefit from the Art and Culture fund.

mental or physical disabilities, family carers, the frail, elderly and people with long-term health issues. The charity runs five groups and she said they wanted it to be open to everyone – so to join people don’t have to be able to read music, do a scary audition, be able to sing or pay for a term in advance.

“People are sometimes put off by choirs but what we do builds a community and singing seems to help people who are feeling lonely, isolated and depressed.

It gives them confidence. Getting up on stage at The Theatre Royal is going to be a very scary experience for some people as they have never performed in public before but they are up for singing on the night and showing what a group like ours can do.”

INFORMATION To find out more about getting involved with the Foundation’s Art and Culture Fund speak to Suffolk Community Foundation Development Director, Tim Holder on 01473 602602 www.suffolkcf.org.uk

The group was formed by Tracy Sharpe, Jenny Fisk and Fran Flower and is aimed at people who might have

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FINDING A CURE FOR BREAST CANCER They’ve made their mark in shocking pink tutus and wigs, walking, cycling and running and now the Suffolk fundraisers helping to find a cure for breast cancer have topped the £1million mark. Anne Gould finds out more about Breast Cancer Now in Suffolk

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ighteen months ago Ollie Hatcher broke her back trying to stop her car rolling down a hill. In July this year though she was one of a team of Suffolk women who celebrated in front the Eiffel Tower having completed the 280 mile London to Paris cycle ride.

Next day they celebrated on the Champs Elysees as the ultimate endurance race of them all, the Tour de France, rolled into town.

In many ways though what Ollie and her indefatigable fellow fund-raisers, have done is something altogether more remarkable. Over the last 16 years, under the banner of Breakthrough Breast Cancer they have spearheaded a movement that in many ways has changed the Suffolk charity landscape.

Their fundraising started with a small band – Ollie along with Helen Cook, Linda Grave, Gina Long and Pat Pipe – heartbroken at seeing friends and family suffering or dying from this terrible disease.

Arriving in Paris Julia Payne, Lucy Hynes, Ollie Hatcher, Linda Grave, Debbie Golding

The Woodbridge team (left to right) Ollie Hatcher, Helen Cook, Linda Grave, Gina Long and Pat Pipe

“It seemed so wrong that they were leaving behind little children who they’d never see grow up,” she said. So, they’ve walked, they’ve run, they cycled, climbed some of the world’s most famous mountains often in eye-catching candy-sweet shocking pink fancy dress and achieved feats of endurance they never thought possible. They’ve campaigned, organised balls, pink tennis days, golf events, they’ve given talks and presentations, been featured in newspapers, magazines, been on the radio and were even recognised with a business award.

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been created by the merger of Breast Cancer Campaign and Breakthrough Breast Cancer. It’s their ambition; she says is that by 2050, no woman will die from breast cancer. Thanks to contributions from the dedicated fundraising in Suffolk and right across the country breast cancer is at a tipping point. More women are surviving but more are being diagnosed than ever before. However every 45 minutes, a woman still dies from the disease but Breast Cancer Now is aiming to change that.

They’ve also persuaded numerous women along the way to join them so their one fund-raising group is now five with branches in Bury St Edmunds, Woodbridge, Dedham Vale and two in Ipswich as well. Their sponsored ‘Walk on the Wildside’ template has spawned three other regular events – Walk on the Waterside, Walk on the West and Walk on the Riverside. In addition they have inspired others to create their own events which in turn has raised more money and boosted the profile of the charity too.

Last year for instance Art for Cure, an exceptional exhibition of art and sculpture raised a staggering £101,000 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. The organisers, Belinda Gray and Sally Ball, with their amazing team have just announced the date for next year April 22 to May 2, for Art for Cure 2016 which will be held at Glemham Hall.

“Having both now fully completed treatment for breast cancer we look forward to being able to support this great charity once again with an even bigger event at the stunning stately residence of Glemham Hall in the spring of 2016.”

The Central Ipswich group led by Cathy Frost with Lindsey Bryce has given talks with Suffolk Police and a fundraiser at the Senior Women in Policing conference, £2,500 was raised.

Ollie says the charity plans to do so this by supporting 450 of the world’s brightest researchers at more than 30 institutions across the UK and Ireland.

They include biologists, geneticists, statisticians, doctors, surgeons and psychologists who are working on more than 70 projects. There’s a Tissue Bank opened in 2012 with 32,000 samples from around 8,000 patients to help researchers understand in exact detail how breast cancer develops and interacts with surrounding tissues in the body. In 2004 the Generations Study was launched following more than 113,000 women over 40 years. Already the long-term investment in the study is providing an unprecedented level of understanding about the risk factors and causes of breast cancer.

Cathy said, “Events such as this with a large organisation enables us to share information and support the many individuals and families affected by breast cancer”.

And of course Gina Long founded Sir Bobby’s Breakthrough Online Auction and Ball achieving national and international press coverage and raising hundreds of thousands too. She says, “It’s phenomenal that together we have raised £1million and it’s something we have done not just by working together but also thanks to the countless people who have supported us from day one.

In the time we have been fund raising we have seen many changes in how breast cancer is treated and as a result treatment is now bespoke rather than being one size fits all and life expectancy has been massively improved.”

Now, says Ollie the next chapter is beginning as Breast Cancer Now – the UK’s largest breast cancer charity has

All of this is costs around £23 million and to keep up the pace of discovery Breast Cancer Now says to achieve its goals, it needs to invest at least £300 million in ground-breaking research over the next 10 years. So, says Ollie, the fundraising continues – not just with many of the original members but with their daughters too. And for those looking for a bike challenge there are some more cycling events in the pipeline too. “We’d also love to welcome new organisers as well, so if anyone is interested please get in touch,” she said.

INFORMATION Contact: @Suffolk_BCN or 07810 121608 To contribute to the London to Paris cycle fund: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/ breakthroughwoodbridge

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FROM SHEEP EXPERT TO SLEEP EXPERT How wool can help you have a good night’s sleep

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ob Wilden has been a sheep farmer in Suffolk for the best part of 40 years, so he knows a thing or two about wool. You may have seen him shearing sheep at local shows and he would have been enthusing about why wool is such a wonderful fibre and how wool ticks all the boxes when it comes to being sustainable, renewable, biodegradable, flame retardant, hypoallergenic and of course 100% natural.

How about wool bedding? Surely sleeping under wool went out of fashion years ago I hear you say, well, sleeping under sheets and blankets is not the norm these days but sleeping under wool is becoming a very clever thing to do, and Bob and his partner Niki, firmly believe that it is the future for a good night’s sleep.

So many people have sleep problems that a good night’s sleep is a hot topic of conversation for a large percentage of the population. Night sweats, skin and respiratory allergies or even just being too hot in bed are a few of the problems that can affect us while we try to sleep.

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Business Profile | The Wool Room Having a different thermostat to your partner can also cause problems in bed, one is too hot and the other too cold, quite a tricky problem to solve in terms of the bedding you use. This was indeed Bob and Niki’s experience up until Bob saw The Wool Room bedding displayed at a National Sheep Association event.

He was attracted by the banner ‘Too hot in bed?’ and decided to find out more.

He discovered that The Wool Room make a complete range of bedding including duvets, pillows, toppers, beds and mattresses. They only use British wool, in fact, all the wool to make the bedding is sourced from the Eastern Counties and that includes wool from Bob’s own sheep!

Keen to try it, Bob brought a bed set home to Sycamore Farm in Bramford.

The couple were so impressed by the bedding that they approached Chris Tattersall, Managing Director at the Wool Room to see if they could get involved in promoting the wool bedding concept, and with his encouragement the rest, as they say, is history, and the Wool Room East Anglia was born.

“We started off by attending a few of the local country shows with our Wool Room stand during the summer of 2014” explained Niki, “we were amazed at the interest in the bedding and soon began to get fantastic feedback from those who had bought it. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that people love the bedding as much as we do and it’s making a difference to those with sleep problems or health issues. We’ve heard some horror stories and now realise what a personal experience buying bedding is for people.”

The couple have gone from strength to strength attending more shows across East Anglia and earlier this year they opened ‘The Wool Room Sleep Studio’ on the farm, bringing their own Wool Room to the Region.

“Once people understand how wool works in bedding they are keen to try it” says Bob, “it’s important to explain it in some depth because it’s very different from other bedding”. He goes on to explain “we know wool can help to regulate your temperature in bed.

It can absorb up to 30% of its own weight in moisture so when you begin to overheat and perspire, the wool

draws the moisture away from your skin and absorbs it into the structure of the fibre before desorbing it back to the atmosphere”.

“Bedding from The Wool Room is ideal for anyone who suffers from allergies, asthma or eczema, and we’re proud to say we’re the only wool bedding manufacturer to have been awarded the Allergy UK Seal of Approval” explains Niki. “Tests have shown that our bedding is resistant to house dust mites, dust mite allergen and fungus. There are many other types of anti allergy bedding solutions on the market, but ours has been proven to be effective without freezing or washing at high temperatures”.

“We have the science behind it too,” explains Bob, “wool bedding has been found to deliver 25% more stage 4 sleep; this means a deeper sleep so that you wake feeling more refreshed.

Studies from the Polytechnic of Wales concluded that the heart rate of those sleeping under wool was statistically lower throughout the night than those sleeping under polyester. A more relaxed heart rate infers a more rested sleep.” There are three high quality ranges of bedding to choose from and suit all budgets; the classic, the deluxe (encased in high thread count cotton and is machine washable) and the luxury – which is Alpaca and sheep wool and encased in beautiful organic cotton.

The duvets come in various weights from Super light (approx. 1 – 2 tog) to Super warm (approx. 14 + tog). “Our ingenious pillows are fully adjustable, they come with a secret zip which allows you to add or remove the wool ball filling so you can get your pillow ‘just right’,” says Niki.

“The Wool Room is different as it also has the ability to match the bedding and beds together so they deliver the very best night’s sleep. All our mattresses are handmade to order using British wool, British grown Hempure, cotton, and have the latest pocket spring technology.

Not only are they superbly comfortable but they look gorgeous too. The divans and headboards can be upholstered with up to 150 British woven wool fabrics to choose from so you can really design your own look.”

Bob concludes, “We think we have a unique space at the Sleep Studio, we want to give people the time and privacy to choose their beds and bedding in a relaxed environment. After all, we spend a third of our lives in bed, so it’s important to get it right.”

INFORMATION Bob and Niki welcome you to visit the Sleep Studio to touch, feel and try the mattresses and bedding range. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am – 4 pm.

Call: 01473 831723 or 07477 090745 or email: thewoolroomea@gmail.com to arrange a visit at other times including evenings and weekends.

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Energy

SEPTEMBER 2015

IS YOUR HEATING READY FOR WINTER?

Linda Grave

The slightly cooler weather reminds us that the autumn is fast approaching and the question most home homers ask is, “are our heating systems ready to go?” If not, then it’s time to call out the service engineer to get things in order. However, what needs to be done if you need to replace your existing boiler or heating system? There are a few important aspects that you should be considering:

draughty properties, but do require space in order to accommodate them. Alternatively, if you own a newly built or recently renovated property which is well insulated then you may wish to consider an air source or ground source heat pump to heat your home. All are cost-effective to run compared to older oil-fired boilers – so by switching there are long term savings to be made.

1. What fuel options are available where you live – can you go green by switching to biomass or ground or air source heat pumps?

2. Are funding or incentive schemes available?

3. What on-going fuel costs will you incur?

4. Research fuel trends to get a better idea of savings 5. Do you have space to accommodate green alternatives?

6. What importance do you place on reducing your CO2 emissions?

Homeowners will benefit from the governments domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) on the renewable technologies mentioned above. This is based on the deemed output required to provide heating and hot water to that property. RHI rates are liable to be reduced over time, but once on the scheme your payments are set and paid quarterly for 7 years.

Alternative heating solutions to traditional oil and gas-fired systems are becoming increasingly popular, including those, such as biomass boilers, which use natural resources to generate heat with reduced CO2 emissions. Biomass boilers burn wood pellets or wood chips and are very well suited to heat older,

If switching to renewables isn’t quite within your reach before the winter, now is the time to make sure that your heating systems are safe and in working order. Most manufacturers’ warranties stipulate boilers be serviced at least once a year.

If you would like more information on Solar PV or Biomass for your home, farm or business East Green Energy offer free non obligatory site surveys.

Please visit our website www.eastgreenenergy.co.uk or call our offices on 01394 380557 and we will be happy to help you.

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Finance

BUDGET No. 2

Faye Howard

counting the cost Now that the dust is beginning to settle following the second Budget of the year, it’s time to look at how some of the measures introduced are likely to affect our business and private clients. Whether you own a trading company, rental property or your income derives largely from investments, it’s probably fair to say that there are some fairly major changes in store over the next few years.

Perhaps the biggest surprise was the changes to the taxation of dividends. From 6 April 2016, the 10% dividend tax credit will cease to exist, and the first £5,000 of dividends will be tax free.

This means an effective increase of 4.71% to dividends in the basic rate tax band, 7.5% on dividends falling in the higher rate band and 7.55% on dividends above this.

Whilst undoubtedly good news for those with small amounts of dividend income, these changes will almost certainly add to the tax burden of all but the smallest owner managed business clients. For example, an individual taking total remuneration from their own company of £60,000 via a combination of minimal salary and dividends is likely to be somewhere in the region of £1,250 per annum worse off from 2016/17. This additional cost increases to £2,150 per annum where the remuneration increases to £100,000. Given that dividends are

paid out of taxed company profits, some are viewing this as double taxation by stealth.

In a surprise move to bring tax relief on mortgage interest for landlords more into line with that of home owners, a new measure restricting landlords’ interest costs to basic rate tax relief will commence in April 2017. Although the full effects will be phased in over a 4 year period, it is likely to have a significant impact on landlords who have large mortgage borrowings and certainly the effects of this measure will increase when interest rates eventually rise.

Of course there was some good news, for example the increased Inheritance Tax allowance where the family home is passed to children or grandchildren and the drop in Corporation Tax rates from April 2017 was a welcome surprise. Many of our clients however, are likely to feel the effects of this Budget in their pockets over the next couple of years.

At Scrutton Bland Ltd we provide independent financial advice but can also call upon tax specialists from within the group if required. If you would like advice on how the Budget might affect you then please contact me at faye.howard@scruttonbland.co.uk or on 01473 267000. Scrutton Bland Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Health

FOR THE LOVE OF LIFE Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital has been at the heart of the Suffolk community since 1997. Further demand for treatments and increased capacity means new people are always needed to join the already established Nuffield Health team at various levels The number of consultants choosing to base their private practice in Ipswich at Nuffield Health grows with the addition of several new consultants across a range of medical and surgical specialties, and three such consultants who have recently joined the hospital team are Mr Malik, Mr Morgan and Dr Froud.

Mr Ali Malik Mr Malik is a qualified Consultant General & Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeon, whose surgical training involved working in centres of excellence including Guy’s & St Thomas’, King’s College and University College London/Middlesex Hospitals. He gained Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) in 2002, a Master’s degree in Surgery (MSc, with distinction) from University College London (2004), and a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in 2012.

In addition to General Surgery, where Mr Malik’s expertise lies in keyhole surgery to treat hernia of the groin and abdominal wall, pilonidal sinus surgery and operations to treat hemorrhoids (piles), he treats anal fistula (infected tunnels around the back passage) with surgery. Mr Malik has also performed hundreds of gastroscopies and colonoscopies, in which a camera is inserted into the intestines via the mouth or back passage to identify disease.

One more sub-speciality area Mr Malik focuses on is the treatment of pelvic floor problems including prolapse of the rectum, difficulty emptying the bowels (obstructive defecation syndrome or ODS) and faecal incontinence. He performed the first ventral mesh rectopexy operation (a procedure for rectal prolapse) using keyhole surgery in Ipswich during early 2015. He also has a great interest in the research and the study of the biology of tumours. “I am very pleased to join the Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital because it means patients’ living in the area can directly

access the care they want. There is an excellent team here and the facilities are superb. My mission is to help provide a safe high quality specialised bowel surgery service so patients can choose to receive their treatment locally instead of spending money to travel to distant hospitals away from family and friends whose support they may need in the aftercare”, says Mr Mailk.

Mr Amir Morgan Mr Morgan completed his preclinical training in 1989 before embarking upon medical school as a National Scholar for clinical training, graduating at Cairo University in 1995.

His early surgical training was followed by a five year Specialist Registrar training in Surgical Oncology (cancer surgery) at the National Cancer Institute “UICC”, The International Directory of Cancer Institutes and Organisations. His higher surgical training included a two year period in clinical research evaluating the quality of life and long-term surgical outcome following treating patients with colorectal cancer, which he completed in 1999. He was awarded a Master’s Degree in Surgery following completion of his clinical research, and spent a further three years researching this technique of providing the best treatment of abdominal cancers and gained a PhD in surgical oncology.

Further development has always been a passion of Mr Morgan’s and he spent six years on a second higher surgical training programme at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital colorectal units.

His clinical interests and areas of expertise include all aspects of colorectal surgery, colorectal cancer, bowel cancer screening, keyhole colorectal surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders, colonoscopy, pilonidal sinus treatment, hernias and treatment of gall stones. He is also experienced in treating incontinence.

Mr Morgan says, “I am looking to further my practice at Nuffield Health Ipswich through developing a strong link with GPs and patients. I believe in patients' education, group teaching and workshop seminars of classified patient groups.”

Dr Ilyena Froud Dr Froud relocated to Suffolk in 2014 and was appointed as a Radiology Consultant and Director of Breast Screening at Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust this year. A graduate of Cambridge University and Imperial College, London, she completed her medical training under Professor Thomas at St Mary’s Hospital, London, and then trained in Radiology at St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospital.

Dr Froud sub-specialised in breast radiology, and was appointed as a consultant at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in 2010. She was then appointed as the Breast Screening Director for Central and East London in 2012, overseeing the screening service for the most diverse population in Britain. In 2013 she was appointed onto the London Cancer Pathway Board helping to develop breast-imaging standards across London NHS trusts.

In the private sector Dr Froud has previously worked at King Edward VII and Princess Grace Hospitals as a breast specialist before joining Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital.

“My particular interests lie in breast MRI imaging, and I am looking forward to developing the breast MRI service at the Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital”, she explains.

Dr Froud’s arrival at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital is very timely, with the recent installation of state-of-art MRI and digital mammography equipment for breast imaging services.

Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital provides healthcare services across a wide range of specialities, with rapid access to experts.

Find out more at www.nuffieldhealth.com/ipswichhospital. If you have any questions, or would like further information on how to book a private consultation with any of our Consultants, don’t wait – get in touch now on 01473 279 179 or email ipswich.enquiries@nuffieldhealth.com to get the treatment you need and get back to the life you love.

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AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO LOOK YOUNGER Acupuncture has become a popular alternative for all sorts of health issues – like back pain, headaches, migraine, allergies, insomnia and depression. It’s also increasingly being used for cosmetic purposes and is said to be the ‘secret’ beauty treatment favoured by the world’s most beautiful women.

Cosmetic Acupuncture has been featured on TV’s ‘Ten Years Younger’ and celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie and Madonna are said to use it too as a safer and completely natural alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery.

Cosmetic acupuncture, she says, helps a range of health and skin requirements including sagging skin, fine lines, wrinkles, muscle tone and acne. It’s also safe, efficient and effective. It involves tiny needles being inserted into the face at special ‘acupuncture points’ to help stimulate collagen and improve muscle tone.

On the face of it, this sounds like it’s not a treatment for the squeamish but although it sounds like it should hurt – actually it doesn’t. The needles are so fine that you can barely feel them being put in – and in my experience, once they are there, you can’t feel anything at all.

In fact, it was so pain free that during each of the three rituals I experienced, I spent a lot of the time in a very deep relaxing and blissful sleep.

What’s more the two-hour rituals offer complete pampering, there’s the option of complimentary arm and hand massage while the needles do their work.

So when Essential Suffolk Editor, Anne Gould, was offered the opportunity to put this luxury treatment to the test, Suffolk-based by Suffolk entrepreneur Melissa Day of Niroshini Cosmetic Acupuncture, it seemed an opportunity that was too good to miss.

The treatment starts with a 45 minute detailed ‘Niroshini Treatment Plan Development’ (required before booking for Facial Acupuncture or Niroshini Cosmetic Acupuncture Ritual) which accesses such things as health requirements, medication and what cosmetic results you are seeking to achieve.

Then once they are removed, there’s a one hour facial and shoulder massage which, says Melissa, is an essential part of the process and does wonders for the skin. This included facial acupuncture, Western and Oriental facial massage and Metamorphic Technique.

She explained the ritual works to improve facial contour and tone using lifting and muscle toning techniques, invigorating Qi and blood circulation.

So what about the results? – well it made me literally feel like I’d been on holiday and after three sessions my skin glowed.

Friends kept commenting that I looked really well and the lines between my brow were not so furrowed and the lines on my face were not so ingrained. These results were seen after just three treatments, so after ten, the change could be even more significant.

Having personally experienced facial plastic surgery – albeit for reconstructive reasons – cosmetic acupuncture certainly isn’t in the same ballpark or even the one next door. There was none of the weeks of swelling, bruising, itching or pain that you experience after surgery.

To achieve maximum benefits from cosmetic acupuncture, a course of ten treatments over five weeks is recommended. The ten-treatment programme also includes a complimentary facial massage and eyelash and eyebrow tinting/shaping treatment.

Melissa is fully qualified in facial and cosmetic acupuncture and has years of experience as a Reiki Practitioner and complementary therapist.

As a member of the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council, Melissa follows strict codes of ethics and practice, which cover everything from hygiene to client confidentiality.

Niroshini treatments are available at the award-winning Image Beauty Salon and DanceEast, both of which are conveniently located in the town centre.

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TEA LEAF VISION Melissa Day is a Suffolk business owner with a philanthropic mission.

before and after CLIENT TESTIMONIAL I met Melissa last November at a luxury Christmas shopping event.

She explained about how the Niroshini Cosmetic Acupuncture Ritual worked and then after much consideration I decided to book an appointment.

Upon arrival Melissa was warmly welcoming and soon put me at ease asking questions about my general health and what I was expecting the acupuncture to do for me and I decided to maybe try two or three treatments to see what happened. I ended up having 10 – I really could see a difference!

During the treatment my face was cleansed and acupuncture needles were inserted in my face. Some of the needles were placed in and around the wrinkles, some specifically to lift the facial tissue and some positioned for general health purposes.

Whilst the needles were in my face, I was given a hand and arm massage which was very relaxing. Part way through the ritual, Melissa stimulated the needles by moving each one slightly. When the needles were gently removed from my face, my skin was cleansed and collagen was massaged onto my face. This was followed by a face and neck massage which I found really relaxing, then all too soon it was time to come back to the real world.

Looking at my face after treatment (without a scrap of make-up) my skin had a healthy glow, occasionally a needle left slight bruising but a touch of arnica and a little make-up worked wonders and it soon disappeared.

Melissa took photographs of before and after treatments – there was a definite improvement but it did need time to work, it is not instantaneous; it is a process. Halfway through my course of 10, even my sister noticed a difference. I was rewarded with a more youthful looking facial complexion with far less noticeable wrinkles than at the beginning (not completely gone) and a defined jaw line due to the lifting techniques Melissa carried out.

Having booked 10 rituals with Melissa, I was given a complimentary 11th treatment which consisted of a Facial Massage and Lymphatic Drainage treatment and an eyelash and eyebrow tint and shape.

I can thoroughly recommend it.

In our March issue, we told the story of Melissa’s spiritual and emotional journey, of meeting her birth mother and brothers (after being adopted as a baby) who still live in poverty on a tea plantation in Sri Lanka. With the help of her business, she is now sponsoring her eldest brother on Tea Leaf Vision’s one year diploma programme and is looking to sponsor her youngest brother next year on an entrepreneurship programme. However, her fundraising is aimed at helping all those at the school as she is aiming to raise £12,000 to buy a second-hand school bus for the charity. Alongside Melissa’s fundraising, she hopes to raise awareness of the limited access to education those living on tea plantations have.

Since then, Melissa’s determination and drive has seen her gain the support of some fabulous people including the Tea-Lady – Henrietta Lovell – the founder of the Rare Tea Company. Henrietta’s influence has encouraged the launch of her campaign – a ‘Tea Revolution’ which supports direct trade tea – meaning buying the tea direct from the farmers who in turn receive a higher percentage of the margin. There are also whispers that Henrietta and Melissa may well be appearing on our screens in the near future talking about the plight of those on the tea plantations and the work they are doing to raise awareness so watch this space.

Melissa has recently gained the support of the new Mayor of Ipswich, Glen Chisholm with her Tea Revolution and her future plans to raise awareness with local councils as well as shops and businesses around the UK. Her work has also caught the attention of Sarah Brown, wife of Gordon Brown. After personally reading Melissa’s story, Sarah forwarded it to ‘A World at School’ – the global education side of Sarah’s charity ‘Their World’. A Word at School is a movement with global leaders working to achieve education for all. The digital platform serves as a central hub for news and articles related to education, offering a wide audience for Melissa’s story.

To help her funding, Melissa has planned a whole series of events with a Sri Lankan theme in Suffolk.

Next on the agenda is a ‘Sri Lanka comes to Ipswich’ event at the Indian Palace on September 10 (see our events listings for more details) and then a fantastic ‘Strictly Tea Dance’ planned at Arlington’s Brasserie, in Ipswich on October 11, where guests can enjoy Arlingtons’ signature ‘Afternoon Tea’ and take part in dance from Ballroom to Tango to Salsa.

Tickets for both events are £12.50. per person.

To book tickets, email Melissa on: info@niroshini.com or call: 01473 430026.

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Weddings

Music is a really important part of your wedding day; from the ceremony through to the last dance of the evening, making an impact on every stage of your celebrations. Wedding Planner Caroline Gould looks at the options

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ou’ve planned the dress, the church, the reception, the flowers and your wedding theme but music is also an essential part of your big day. Whether you choose the Mendelssohn’s memorable Wedding March or something altogether more quirky, these days your choice of music is only limited by your imagination. So here are some suggestions to help you pick your wedding day soundtrack.

my clients’ weddings last year we hired a gospel choir for the ceremony, they were fantastic – everyone thoroughly enjoyed their rendition of ‘Higher & Higher’ during the signing of the register.

At the Ceremony Whether you are having a civil wedding or getting married in church, music will play a key role in the ceremony. You will likely have background music as guests arrive and take their seats, then there will be a processional song for the bridal party’s entrance, music whilst the register is signed and a recessional song for the walk back down the aisle as a married couple. There’s no need to keep

the music classical here, rules have been relaxed a lot around ceremony music and you will usually be allowed to choose almost anything. However, make sure you check with your registrar or priest to confirm your choice is alright.

As an alternative the traditional sound of a church organ think about live music from a harpist, solo singer or acoustic guitarist – all work really well. At one of

Drinks Reception The drinks reception is usually when the bride and groom take a little time with their photographer to get some treasured portraits. Meanwhile guests are supplied with drinks and canapés in the lead up to the wedding breakfast and everyone circulates and catches up.

This is great time to set the tone for the rest of the day with some accompanying music. For drinks receptions I love acoustic style musicians, one of my favourites locally is The TestostaTones; a four-piece a capella group that sing traditional doo wop classics as well as modern songs with a doo wop twist – perfect for the drinks reception. ‰

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speculating whether you will be performing some kind of ‘YouTube’ ready routine. The first dance is also often quite literally that! Don’t leave it too late into the evening to do your first dance as a lot of guests may not feel comfortable getting up before then.

During Dinner Couples often ask if music is really needed during the meal as guests are often chatting. I always say the same thing; they probably won’t notice the background music but they definitely will notice if it is silent. Spend an evening or two together ahead of the wedding day putting together a playlist with some of your favourite tracks to be played during dinner.

I think the first dance is also a good chance to make the most of your moment in the limelight and also enjoy a few minutes as a married couple, just the two of you together. The day passes so quickly and everyone wants to chat, it’s important to make the most of the few moments you get together.

Evening Reception Once the first dance is done, your band or DJ can take over and really get the party started. A good party band is great, but often difficult to find. If you are searching for a wedding band, make sure you go and see or hear them perform so you know exactly what you will be getting, ask friends and family for recommendation and trust your instincts. Another tip – The Turntable Band performed at one of my clients weddings in Orford earlier this year and I have to say were one of the very best wedding bands I’ve ever seen.

If live music is not for you, or if you want to keep the party going whilst the band takes a break, you need a DJ to keep things on track (pun intended!).

There’s a DJ company that I recommend over and over again for their professionalism, reliability and all round fabulousness; Dreamwave Events.

I’ve never been to an event where Dreamwave were DJ’ing that didn’t have a full dance floor and they even do lighting hire as well.

First Dance Expectations are often high when it comes to the first dance, everyone is wondering what your ‘song’ will be and

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Weddings Last Dance One of my fondest memories of my own wedding day is dancing with my husband to the last song of the night with all of our friends and family around us in a big circle – it felt like a scene from a movie. The song was ELO Mr Blue Sky and whenever I hear it, I’m taken back to that magical moment.

Think about a track that you can end the party with and make a memory you will never forget!

INFORMATION Caroline Gould is a recent winner of The Wedding Industry Award for Best Independent Planner in the UK 2015.

For more information visit www.carolinegouldweddings.co.uk

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Independent Education

PRIVATE EDUCATION offering more than academic results When choosing a school parents have a lot of things to weigh up – but academic results and class sizes are pretty much always at the top of the list starting points but parents would be wise to talk to friends and current pupils about what they think. Simple questions such as what are the school meals like – especially at boarding schools – and are the children happy and content?

The Internet too can be a useful source of information; make regular checks on school websites for news and activites.

Plus, if affordability is an issue – check on the year on year increases in fees and work out exactly how much the ‘unseen’ extras might be.

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esearch shows that children who attend private school do better in exams, on the sports field, in the arts, music etc and have excellent chances of attending top flight universities too. According to recent reports investing in education also pays dividends when it comes to the final hurdle – getting seen and heard in the ever-competitive job market.

Employers are saying although young people are more highly qualified than ever they can’t recruit the right candidates.

Much of this is to do with ‘soft skills’; being able to talk to people, look them in the eye and being able to communicate.

Recent reports by the Sutton Trust also suggest that when it comes to the workplace those that are privately educated will earn more too.

Graduates who went to private school will earn an average of £4,500 more than their state-educated counterparts after just three years on the professional career ladder. Of course developing soft skills and helping each and every pupil to become a rounded individual is very much part of the raison d’être of private educators. That’s why parents should take note of the pastoral care that’s offered at schools and opportunities for extra curricula activities too.

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Independent Education | Saint Felix School

SEPTEMBER 2015

SAINT FELIX SCHOOL Southwold If you are considering an independent education for your child and want something a little different why not consider Saint Felix School, Southwold.

Set in 75 acres of impressive grounds on the Suffolk coast, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the location is idyllic.

The School is fully co-educational and offers full-time, weekly and flexi boarding.

With a unique education for pupils 2-18 based on outstanding pastoral care, small tutorial style classes with a wide range of academic subjects including specialist subjects such as Classics and the History of Art. The timetable is tailor-made for the interests of the individual student.

With an inspirational visual arts and photography department and a purposebuilt performing arts theatre, pupils are encouraged to be creative too. In short our focus is on every child reaching their full academic and personal potential.

We are one of the top 3 swimming schools in the country and attract swimmers from all around the globe to train in our elite squad which competes successfully at regional, national and international level. In addition, we have recently produced a very competitive equestrian team, a national RYA youth squad sailor, numerous county cricketers, a cyclist and modern pentathlete and numerous rugby players and athletes.

The opportunities to develop new skills and achieve great results are fully supported by the school.

Happy, confident well-mannered children are the result of Saint Felix’s friendly family approach to education and having all departments on the same campus ensures that there is something special about being a Felician. We offer academic, sport and music scholarships as well as affordability packages. Why not come along to the Open Morning Saturday 10th October and see for yourselves?

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WHERE CARE AND PASSION REALISE POTENTIAL

Ipswich School is a place where girls and boys can discover their talents and shape their futures. Passionate about learning through challenge and support both in and out of the classroom, the school offers opportunities in music, sport, drama and a wealth of cocurricular activities to encourage pupils to learn something new. Academic success is important, with 100% of

pupils achieving at least five A* – C grades at GCSE including English and Maths in the summer 2014 exams.

Ipswich Prep School provides an excellent education for 3-11 year olds in outstanding purpose-built facilities.

Located right next to the Senior School, the schools share the large playing field situated in the heart of Ipswich and the Prep provides excellent preparation for entrance to the Senior School.

Parents are encouraged to come and see Ipswich School and Ipswich Preparatory School in action. The next Open Morning is on Saturday 26 September 2015, when both the Prep School (10am –1pm) and the Senior School

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(10am – 2pm) will be open. Visitors will be able to look at the school during a normal day and also have the opportunity to talk with Amanda Childs, Head of Ipswich Prep, Headmaster Nicholas Weaver and other members of staff. There will also be a Sixth Form Information Evening on 5 November 2015.

More details are available on the school’s website: www.ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk/openmorning or call 01473 282800 for the Prep School and 01473 408300 for the Senior School.

If you can’t make the Open Morning, please contact the school to organise a personal visit.

Find out more at: www.ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk/openmorning or 01473 408300 Excellent for results 100% of our GCSE VWXGHQWV JDLQHG ÀYH A*-C grades including English and Maths

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Independent Education | Woodbridge School

SEPTEMBER 2015

WOODBRIDGE EDUCATION

Woodbridge School is an independent co-educational day school for children of ages 4-18. The aim of the School is to create an environment in which children thrive as individuals, and where a wealth of opportunities is open to them academically, socially, and through a host of extra-curricular activities.

“If I look back on my time here I’ll think so fondly of time just spent in the classroom. Actually, that’s where all the fun is.”

However, do not fall into the trap of believing that a school which promotes extra-curricular activity is somehow less focussed on the importance academic success; on the contrary, it is clear that the confidence gained from extra-curricular achievements filters into the classroom.

This is evidenced by their outstanding CGSE and A Level results, as well as six Oxbridge offers this year alone. Children who know that they are capable of success are more likely to excel in their academic studies and to enjoy the process of learning. This is at the heart of a Woodbridge education. The well-rounded, cheerful and confident children that engage with the community, in school and out, are the hallmark of Woodbridge.

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“When I came back for another visit to the School on a normal school day, it actually seemed as buzzy as it did on Open Day.” From the very beginning at Queen’s House, the lively Pre-preparatory school, children encounter a nurturing environment and a love of learning is encouraged from day one. Classrooms are colourful and lively, and the School has a warm, purposeful and enthusiastic atmosphere. A creative approach to the curriculum enables children of all abilities to become excited about the world and to embark on a lifelong love of learning.

By the time Woodbridge pupils emerge from the Senior School and Sixth Form, they are ready to face the world and confident in their ability to face life in further education or beyond. They leave feeling a mixture of sadness and excitement, which is exactly as it should be.

“I am much more confident since I started at Woodbridge; the school and the friends I have made there have really brought out the best in me.”

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“We don’t just sit and read books, we always learn through something fun.

We’ve made board games in maths and we’ve done coal-mining re-enactments in history!”

At The Abbey, the beautiful Preparatory school, children continue to expand their learning within small classes, which promote strong learning habits and allow better focus on each pupil. It is here they will also find out where their interests lie, be that in sport, music, drama, or elsewhere!

QUEEN’S HOUSE for pupils aged 4 – 7 years THE ABBEY for pupils aged 7 – 11 years SENIOR SCHOOL for pupils aged 11 – 18 years

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SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER An essential introduction to Queen’s House, The Abbey and Senior School For pupils aged 4 -18 years

QUEEN’S HOUSE 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm THE ABBEY 11.00 am - 2.00 pm SENIOR SCHOOL 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm 01394 615041 www.woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk admissions@woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk

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Excellence

IN EVERY AREA Set in 200 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour, The Royal Hospital School was founded in 1712 in Greenwich and moved to its present site in 1933 Learning for life The Royal Hospital School has clear aims for excellence in teaching and learning and a vision defined by the belief that ‘education should be a liberating force’. The focus is on stretching the most able, supporting those that need extra help and recognising that children learn in many different ways.

Teachers and pupils are encouraged to embrace new technologies and benefit from a truly mobile learning environment in which children become engaged and inspired.

“The pupil’s use of ICT is excellent, strongly supported by the use of tablets.

This has greatly increased the opportunities for the pupils’ independent learning and has allowed them to think creatively.”

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The curriculum is broad and balanced, enriched by an unrivalled co-curricular programme. As a result, pupils’ educational and intellectual development is significantly enhanced through the numerous activities, societies and events on offer beyond the core curriculum.

As well as being encouraged to develop academic excellence, every pupil has the opportunity to pursue a huge range of interests and activities, to discover new passions and develop values that will last for life. In its most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI 2015) report the School was rated EXCELLENT in every area, firmly establishing it as one of East Anglia’s most successful and progressive co-educational independent schools.

Settling in Pupils entering at Year 7 join a Junior House for two years giving them a chance to get to know the whole year group and settle into life at senior school. Routines are specific to younger pupils with timetabled prep, an established activities programme, buddy mentoring and exciting social events.

In Year 9, there are three boys’ and three girls’ boarding houses with excellent pastoral teams and flexible boarding options, and two superbly equipped day houses with outstanding day to day support.

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A thoughtful life Pupils learn that privilege and opportunity go hand in hand with responsibility, and through the Community Action Team, Peer Support Programme, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Combined Cadet Force they have a chance to serve others, challenge themselves, learn commitment and develop life skills that will prepare them to meet the future with confidence.

“Pupils demonstrate excellent social development. Pupils of all ages accept high levels of responsibility, contributing to the society of the school and the world beyond.”

Celebrated tradition of making music The School has a renowned tradition of high quality music making and the flagship ensembles; the choir and band, are regularly invited to perform at prestigious venues and events.

In the words of the acclaimed composer, John Rutter, the School has “one of the largest, finest and most committed choirs I have ever found in a school” and on opening the state-of-theart new Music School he described it as “one of the finest music facilities I have ever seen. It will make a perfect home for the flourishing musical activities.”

ISI Inspection Report 2015

Excellent in every area For more information go to www.royalhospitalschool.org or join us at an Open Morning on 3 October or 7 November.

To book a place, contact Kate Evers on 01473 326136 or admissions@royalhospitalschool.org

An active life There are over 96 acres of playing fields, an all-weather pitch, extensive courts and a golf course as well as a large indoor swimming pool, squash courts, gymnasium and fitness suite. All pupils take part in traditional team sports such as rugby, cricket, netball and hockey, but there is also the opportunity to try a diverse range of activities such as water polo, mountain biking, climbing, canoeing, horse riding, shooting and sailing. Every pupil joining in Year 7 learns to sail and the School has a Sailing Academy and RYA Training Centre with unrivalled facilities on site for both Team and Fleet racing.

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Surrounded by history Woodbridge

Ipswich

ALEXANDERS COLLEGE

Part of the SKOLA Group

From the medieval burial ground of Sutton Hoo to the first functional radar station in the world.

An inspirational college situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

We encourage out students to be courageous, principled, inquisitive and honest. We emphasise global citizenship in all we do. www.alexanderscollege.co.uk

Independent Education | Alexanders College exciting but daunting task of university applications, help is at hand. Gamble and his team have a wealth of experience in assisting pupils as they apply not only to UK universities, but also to those in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

This personal approach to care extends into the classroom, where pupils enjoy small classes and a stimulating learning environment.

We are seeking candidates who have strong academic backgrounds and a record of community involvement, but also, and perhaps most importantly, a sense of adventure.

LIVING AND LEARNING BEYOND BORDERS Tucked away on a beautiful little stretch of the Suffolk coast lies Bawdsey Quay, a quaint seaside hamlet complete with dazzling sunshine and a towering redbrick Manor House. From the pebbled beaches to the children crabbing off the dock, the pastel ice creams and brightlypainted beach huts, it is a scene that is quintessentially ‘British’.

And yet, it is here, in this picturepostcard from the 1920s, that you will find Alexanders College, a school which catered exclusively to international pupils for over thirty years. While some might find the mix of accents and nationalities to be at odds with the surrounding environs, to us at Alexanders, it makes perfect sense.

Our ‘Sceptered Isle’ no longer exists in isolation from the rest of the world; even the physical barrier of the Channel has now been bridged! We, as Britons, are part of a thriving global community.

No one understands this better than Graham Gamble, the Headmaster behind the recent innovations at the College. Educated at Edinburgh, Bath and Cambridge, Gamble’s distinguished career has spanned six countries on three continents, and his own children have experienced a truly international education.

“In this era of internationalism, careers which remain purely domestic are becoming increasingly rare,” Gamble says. “A diverse and multicultural educational environment can provide British pupils with advantage as they

enter into the worlds of finance, economics, diplomacy, and business, to name but a few. Pupils here forge lifelong friendships across national and cultural barriers, and these relationships will become keys to future success in an increasingly global world.”

In recognition of this, we are opening our doors and our community to British pupils, with the first intake this September.

“What we have offered to thousands of student from all over the world, we now hope to offer to ambitious students a little closer to home,” Gamble explains.

“We have created an environment that provides the challenge of intellectual discovery, extraordinary opportunities for personal growth, and close support for learning at all times.”

Alexanders is home to a vibrant, closeknit community of up to 120 pupils.

In addition to following the British National Curriculum from Key Stage 3 to A-Level, pupils participate in a co-curricular programme designed to promote leadership and independence.

A Sunday morning in September may find young men and women casting off from our sailing centre, practising survival skills as part of the Duke of Edinburgh programme, or rehearsing for this year’s production of Kenneth Grahame’s classic, “The Wind in the Willows”.

In the words of Graham Gamble, “I enjoyed my school days. I want those who work and learn in schools to enjoy their time too. Life is too short for it to be otherwise. I want schools to be tolerant, liberal places which place a high value on curiosity, creativity, intellectual enquiry and developing the whole person, all underpinned by a strong ethical sense. A tall order? I don’t see why it should be.

“If you feel that this College, this community, could be right for you, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to Alexanders.”

Graham Gamble Headmaster Alexanders College Bawdsey Manor Suffolk IP12 3AZ

To enquire about a place at Alexanders College In the first instance, please contact Headmaster, Graham Gamble, direct tel: 01394 411633 or by email: headmaster@alexanderscollege.co.uk Graham Gamble insists on a personal approach to the admission of students to Alexanders College and he will be delighted to meet parents and their children to discuss possibilities.

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Independent Education | Framlingham College

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FRAMLINGHAM COLLEGE If you ask anyone in East Anglia which school is leading the way in the area it won’t be long before Framlingham College is mentioned. Recent years have seen this remarkable school emerge as one of the real quality independent schools in the East of England. Set in stunning surroundings in the market town of Framlingham, the school is absolutely thriving and prides itself on producing well-rounded, decent, articulate and very well-educated young men and women.

Framlingham is a strikingly modern and forward-looking where emphasis is placed on educating the whole person and not just the examination candidate.

The school embraces a wide range of abilities, believing that breadth and diversity builds a richer environment, and every pupil has a role to play in the community. The teaching is excellent,

two gained scholarships at leading Music Conservatoires; a show at the Edinburgh Fringe; and our U14 boys became National Hockey Champions.

and success at Oxbridge and – increasingly – Ivy League universities show that the brightest student will do as well here as they will anywhere. The strong focus on pastoral care and the individual management of pupils combines with an extraordinarily rich, varied and successful range of cocurricular activities to make this school a vibrant, outward-looking and dynamic community. Recently eight boys and girls have achieved national sporting honours;

The Headmaster, Paul Taylor, insists that no pupil should place a ceiling on their aspirations: “At Framlingham we encourage our pupils to open their minds, to aim high in all they do, and to make the most of the opportunities available to them”. The most recent ISI inspection described Framlingham as “a school where good is no longer good enough”; that says it all really.

CONTACT Admissions Registrar: Emma Rutterford Framlingham College, College Road, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9EY Tel: 01728 723789 Email: admissions@framcollege.co.uk

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..but always beautifully in season!

Suffolk in September and October is the place to be.

We enjoy some of the best weather in the whole of the UK, some of the best food and arts festivals and to top it off we’ve got some great properties to stay at.

With the widest choice of holiday properties in the whole of Suffolk pop online or give us a call.

www.suffolk-secrets.co.uk 01502 722717 Offices in Southwold, Aldeburgh and Woodbridge www.suffolk-secrets.co.uk Full holiday property management service offered to homeowners.

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SEPTEMBER 2015

PUB WALKS with Darcy

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For September we’ve discovered a new circular route taking in two charming pubs owned by Deben Inns Discovering a new route for Darcy’s pub walks is always a pleasure but this new route – well, new to us at least – has gone straight into our top five for a number of reasons. Firstly it’s completely flexible; it can be walked with equal pleasure in both directions and depending on time available or weather conditions it can be broken into a shorter option by following points 8 – 14 (and the reverse). Secondly we walk through some of the most stunning Suffolk landscapes on offer with pretty villages, rolling fields and the banks of the Deben all getting their share in view.

There’s a really special moment on arrival at Hemley as the first glimpse of the river comes into view across to Ramsholt.

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With two dog friendly pubs en route, and therefore the option for a mid-walk break, this is a really relaxing walk, and despite on the map appearing to cover a lot of ground, it actually feels much shorter than it looks.

Although we enjoyed it on a scorching August day with a refreshing river breeze, it’s going to be a great one to repeat over the autumn and winter too.

The paths are a mixture of field edges, farm tracks and very quiet lanes and all struck us as easily accessible and well maintained.

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THE WALK Distance: Approx. 3.5 miles Time: Approx.1.5 hours Terrain: Easy paths with some quiet road walking Stops: The Fox at Newbourne, The Maybush at Waldringfield Ordinance Survey Map: 197 Start Point OS reference: 275 433 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.

The

Fox

Imagine a chocolate box style village pub, beaming with a rainbow of flowers around the door. Add a loyal clientele and great food and you’ll wish you had discovered us sooner.

The Fox, The Street, Newbourne, Woodbridge IP12 4NY. Tel: 01473 736307

1. From the Fox Inn car park turn right and walk up the road for approx.

250 yds until you come to a footpath (FP) sign on your left just before the Village Hall.

2. Turn left walk beside the hall and then head for the far right end of the field beyond the children’s playground where you will find a wooden walkway and enter the woods. At the end of the walkway follow the grass path and pass through a metal gate and head for the next metal gate.The path becomes a track as you approach the village of Hemley.

As you approach a house, and the church comes into view, the track meets a road.

3. At the road turn right and walk for approx. 140 yds.

4. Turn left before the church and follow the road. After passing a group of cottages on your left pass around the metal gate ahead of you and follow the track. After passing Hemley Hall on your left continue on the track straight ahead.

5. At the end of the track turn right following the bridleway sign, passing Plumtree Cottage on your right.

6. As you reach White House (on your left) turn left passing over the fields and follow the path around the edge of the small lake.

7. Having passed the water you will emerge from the trees. Continue straight ahead until you see the river and turn left before the boats and follow the river bank to the Maybush.

8. Leaving the Maybush (passing the red phone box by the entrance to the car park) walk up the road for approx. 350 yds until you reach a FP sign in your left (Also a sign for a number of properties starting with Swallowdale).

9. Turn left here and follow the track until you reach Swallowdale then turn right. Follow the path across the field and head for the gap in the hedge where the path meets the road.

10. Cross straight over and follow the FP sign and the path to the next hedge.

11. Turn left, walk through the trees and continue straight ahead over the field, by the large oak tree and down the grass track.

12. Where the track meets the road turn right and walk along the road for approx.100 yds and turn right at the FP sign (not the Bridleway sign) 13. Follow this path over the field and then down to the road along a stepped path.

14. At the road turn right and continue straight ahead for approx. 200 yds returning to the Fox.

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Maybush

The Maybush Inn is perched on the banks of the River Deben in Waldringfield, near Woodbridge. The perfect place for breakfast, lunch or dinner this busy riverside pub and restaurant affords panoramic views across the river Deben and beyond.

The Maybush, Cliff Road, Waldringfield, Woodbridge IP12 4QL. Tel: 01473 736215

At Deben Inns we aim to run individual pub/restaurants of quality and value with the emphasis on good food and service in informal and pleasant surroundings. Each pub has a different menu and our chefs are encouraged to put their own ideas into action keeping each pub individual with real ales and fine wines chosen to complement our settings and menus.

Try our other dog friendly pubs too...

The

Coach & Horses – MELTON, The Butt & Oyster – PIN MILL

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Swan – WESTERFIELD, The Wilford Bridge – MELTON

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A joyous fish when simply prepared, skate offers a great alternative to meat as each wing gives a generous portion.

Paul Flowerdew of Ufford Park Hotel shares his recipe

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In the world of catering, chefs traditionally don’t tend to stay long in one place but Paul Flowerdew, the Head Chef at Ufford Park Hotel is an exception.

He trained and worked in pub and restaurant kitchens in Norfolk before a move across the border and the challenge of being Head Chef at a hotel in charge of a team of more than a dozen staff. He has been at Ufford for 15 years, during which the hotel has doubled in size and is clearly happy there.

“I love the variety you get – the different food we prepare and the challenges.

I helped to design the hotel’s kitchen and you can never stop learning about food. Having said that my first love is traditional simply cooked food – my perfect meal would be a really good prawn cocktail followed by roast beef!”

Away from work, Paul and his partner Sharon live at Rendlesham and have two dogs (a collie and a spaniel) and one cat and Paul loves to go walking.

Skate in garlic nut-brown butter with tomato & bean salad INGREDIENTS Serves 2

METHOD

For the skate with nut-brown butter: 2 skate wings Salt and freshly ground black pepper 100g butter 4 tbsp vegetable oil 1 clove garlic (crushed) 2 lemons, juice only For the tomato and bean salad: 4 tomatoes, chopped 1 handful fresh parsley 1 handful fresh basil (torn) 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil Small handful of French or runner beans, blanched

1. For the skate with nut-brown butter; season the skate on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

2. Heat the butter with the oil in a frying pan and cook the skate for 3 – 4 minutes on each side, or until almost cooked through.

3. Add the lemon juice and garlic and warm through.

4. For the tomato and bean salad; place all of the salad ingredients into a bowl and mix well.

5. To serve, place the skate onto a plate, drizzle over the nut-brown butter and place the salad alongside.

CHEF’S TIP New potatoes are a great accompaniment to this dish when in season

LET’S EAT...

The Park Restaurant is the perfect choice for a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with breath taking views across the 120 acre golf course.

Our chef's are looking to satisfy your tastes with a seasonally changing menu using locally sourced ingredients.

We offer a great selection of local ales and an extensive wine list.

All par ty sizes can be accommodated and families are welcome.

Yarmouth Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1QW t 0844 847 9467 w www.uffordpark.co.uk

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The Angel

The Fountain

Sibton White Horse

Using the best local ingredients from the excellent producers on our doorstep, we prepare great tasty food here on the premises and aim sell it to you at a reasonable price. Mon-Fri we offer a choice of tasty home cooked lunches for £5, in addition to our full menu. Sunday roasts and our homemade burgers are a speciality. We are equally proud of our drinks offering with 6 real ales (listed in the 2013 CAMRA Good Beer Guide), draught Suffolk Cyder & lagers, and East Anglia’s widest range of spirits with over 220 gins.

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.

Parties welcome from two to 45 people.

Full A La Carte menu and a set two or three course menu. Current specials always included on the website. Covered heated patio and spacious beer garden.

A 16th century unspoilt destination inn set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside.

A memorable experience is waiting at The Good Pub Guide’s Suffolk Dining Pub of the Year 2015.’ Relax with a pint of local cask beer or a glass of wine beside the log burner and absorb the atmosphere and charm of such a wonderful building. Indulge in our delicious thoughtfully crafted menu.

Built upon local, seasonal ingredients we offer an easy and unpretentious service, grounded in the tradition of the English inn.

Open: Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 3pm and 5pm to close. Open all day at weekends

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 The Street, Tuddenham St. Martin, IP6 9BT

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

01394 383808 mail@theangelwoodbridge.co.uk www.theangelwoodbridge.co.uk

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

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Ufford Park

Butt & Oyster

Arlingtons

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

We offer a relaxed atmosphere and have a seasonally-changing menu. Afternoon tea is also available and is priced at £13.95 per person. You can enjoy Sunday lunch in both the restaurant and bar and this is priced accordingly. If you wish, a well-appointed room with views across the parkland is available for private dining. 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.

Buzzing brasserie style restaurant with café bar set within the building converted from the Arlingtons Ballroom. The perfect venue to catch up with friends, talk business, celebrate special occasions. French style menu served in typical informal Brasserie manner offering a large selection of freshly prepared Suffolk reared meat dishes and vegetarian choices as well as fish & shellfish from sustainable sources. Plus takeaway deli, breakfast from 8am, light meals and homemade cakes throughout the day.

Theatre Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4NE (Just off the Market Hill)

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

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

Sunday, 12pm to 10.30pm Food served 7 days a week

Open: Monday to Sunday, 8am to 10pm

Pin Mill, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1JW

13 Museum Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1HE

0844 847 9467 enquiries@uffordpark.co.uk www.uffordpark.co.uk

01473 780764 buttandoyster@debeninns.co.uk www.debeninns.co.uk

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

Open: Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 9.30pm

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The Peacock Inn

The Middleton Bell

Fynn Valley

Situated opposite the picturesque bridge in the village of Chelsworth, The Peacock is a traditional half-timbered 14th century Inn, with cosy log fires and three rosette silver accommodation. Perfectly positioned for touring, walking and cycling in the beautiful surrounding countryside. Offering a selection of real ales and seasonal homemade food.

Try our Sunday roast in a relaxed atmosphere, bookings advisable, dogs welcome.

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.

Open to everyone, not just golfers, we are the place you bring your family and friends for a wide range of tempting meals prepared by our talented chefs. Meals can be eaten in our cosy Courtyard Bar, The Terrace overlooking the golf course or utilising the entire spacious Valley Room on busier occasions. Full details of our menus and offers can be found on our website.

Open: Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 11pm. Sunday, 12pm to 6pm (Food served 12pm to 2.30pm and 6pm to 9pm daily)

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

37 The Street, Chelsworth, Suffolk, IP7 7HU

Open: Open lunch and evening except closed all day Monday and Sunday evenings.

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

01449 743952 wilcri@aol.com www.thepeacockchelsworth.com

01728 648286

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The Angel Inn

The Bildeston Crown

The Froize

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.

The Bildeston Crown is a 15th Century coaching inn steeped in history and located in the glorious Suffolk countryside. The brasserie style menu offers a wonderful selection of classic French and English food and the service is warm and friendly, with emphasis on relaxed dining. Please view our website to browse the menu and for details of our summer jazz evenings.

Famous for the last fourteen years for serving top quality, locally sourced, seasonal produce, cooked with love and passion, and served with a smile! David Grimwood and The Froize team will be part of the the Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival – 26th – 27th September 2015 at Snape Maltings where you can see David’s cooking show and enjoy glorious food served from ‘Gloria!’ the street food van. Visit the brand new website to find out more.

Open: Food service is from 12 noon to 2.45pm and 7pm to 9.45pm daily (9pm Sundays)

Open: Lunch everyday except Monday and for supper on Friday and Saturday.

Booking advised.

High Street, Bildeston, Suffolk, IP7 7EB

Chillesford, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3PU

01449 740510 reception@thebildestoncrown.co.uk www.thebildestoncrown.com

01394 450282 dine@froize.co.uk www.froize.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. 01206 263245 info@angelinnsuffolk.co.uk www.angelinnsuffolk.co.uk

The Street, Middleton, Suffolk, IP17 3NN

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Wine

SEPTEMBER 2015

FLAVOURS OF THE NEW WORLD

“One of the marked differences between New Zealand and Burgundian Pinot Noir is that wine from the former tends to be made in the barrel and the latter” (of this most fickle of red grape varieties) “is made in the vineyard”. So summed up Julie Tollot, daughter of two highlyesteemed wine-makers, both with family vineyards and wineries in the Côtes de Nuits and the Côtes de Beaune (as well as a joint venture in the Languedoc).

We were tasting her mother’s latest vintage, and her somewhat profound assertion prompted me to rethink my own views about the style and flavours of New World wines generally. Julie had recently returned from a year working in New Zealand, and her perceptive interpretation of these differences continues to exercise my mind and palate. Thus, whenever I drink John Forrest’s Marlborough or Central Otago Pinot Noir, I have a vision not of a jolly, straw-chewing vigneron looking bucolically into the sun as his grapes ripen on the vine, but of a whitecoated alchemist, bent over his fermenting-vats. The reality is neither – or both. Sure, John has a degree in biochemistry and knows pretty much all there is to know about wine-making, but he also has a very healthy respect and appetite for all things agricultural. He understands the relevance of the different soils, and has based his land purchases on soil-type, orientation, altitude, geography and micro-climate – probably everything a Burgundian did a couple of hundred years ago, which the current generation 70

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has inherited and continues to exploit to this day. But I think what Julie is suggesting is that New Zealand Pinot Noirs which challenge Burgundy’s supremacy are often the result of barrel selections - the blending of particular cuvées, rather less than a product of the soils in which the vines’ roots lie.

Undoubtedly, the Kiwis make the most of their vineyard locations but in Burgundy, the Pinot vine has evolved over centuries, and with the multitude of different clones, soils and micro-climates, the area still sets the ‘gold standard’ and grows - rather than crafts – individualistic wines which continue to be regarded as bench-mark.

And lest we forget the differences between New World and European winestyles, turn the vinous clock back a mere 20 years, when we were lapping up heavily-oaked monster Chardonnays ‘created’ in Australia, which vied for our cash with the more scintillating, energised, un-oaked ‘Chards’ from Chablis and Mâcon. How the tables have turned, and mostly in the Old World’s favour. Chardonnay aside, my current favourite white grape variety has, as yet, no New World challengers. Albariño, grown almost exclusively on the verdant Galician hillsides of northwest Spain, is a variety that captures everything I seek in a simple, inexpensive white wine. The 2014 Adnams Selection Albariño (£8.99) has the fresh, crisp, citrus elegance of a Sauvignon Blanc, combined with peach and nectarine tones redolent of un-oaked Chardonnay, crossed with a top-end Soave! The Galician appellation of Rias Baixas (ree-ahs buy-shuss) is sub-divided into five growing zones, and the Adnams Albariño comes from a single hillside vineyard in Rosal, the most southerly of these regions, which borders the River Minho. The sweeping hillside belongs to the rose-bedecked village below, but has been leased in perpetuity to a man with a passion and a vision, Horatio Gomez Aranjo. So far, he has planted eighty-three of its one hundred hectares with contourhugging rows of vines. He also plans to

plant a boutique hotel slap-dab in the middle, with direct views across the Minho to neighbouring Portugal. It will be sensational. His grapes, once picked, are cold fermented in thermally regulated stainless steel tanks, the wine being bottled in the spring and – we suspect – drunk soon afterwards. There are lots of lightly oak-aged Albariños now on the market; something of a travesty as the wine loses its refreshing raison d’être, but admittedly, with richer foods, this style may well find favour. Perhaps the Galicians, or Galegos, just need variety…

There are, however, different styles of Albariño available without needing to resort to oak. A few miles further north and bordering one of Galicia’s many estuaries, is another of Rias Baixas subregions called Salnés. Here the majority of vines are trained up and across sixfoot-high pergolas, held aloft by locally quarried granite columns which look terrific and never rot or rust. The soil near the estuary is a light loam and easily managed; the salt-laden air permeates the vineyards and helps to keep the temperature at an acceptable level, and if it wasn’t for the rain-filled clouds which haunt this corner of Spain, the locals would have the perfect Riviera location for their vineyards. Salnés Albariño has a soft, broad, non-aggressive edge, making it both encouragingly useful as an aperitif, and a great accompaniment to seafood, with a teasing similarity to Viognier and Riesling. Like the Viognier, Albariño has a certain weight, viscosity and ‘mouth-feel’, whilst the palatedefining, crisp, citrussy edge is a trait very much shared with Riesling.

By the time this goes to print the summer sun-seekers, attendant parking madness and the general fun-of-the-fair that pervades Southwold during July and August will all be in the past, and we can consider with what we might toast the onset of Autumn. I have already made a short-list which – surprise, surprise – grows longer by the day.

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1953 AND ALL THAT My eye was also caught by a column entitled ‘Items’ by Jean Gordon. True to the title it featured a number of interesting and desirable objects. The list started with a picture of a plaque which apparently could have been added to any property built during the Coronation Year. At £22 each (smaller sizes available) I’m not surprised I have never seen one. If any of our readers has come across one then please let me know. Other featured products which might just occur in auctions, fairs, car boot sales and the like included the Salter cookery scale in cream plastic with graduations helpfully marked on the scale pan. Priced at £1 17s. 6d. that would be rather more than it might achieve today!

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Ingenious, but sadly no price given. And to top it all how about a cast iron bronze vitreous enamelled letter box and knocker, which according to Jean would be of particular benefit to seaside houses as it withstands all weather conditions. Priced at 7s. 6d. it certainly sounded a bargain.

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Most of us are rose-aholics and the best time to order roses is right now.

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Rose books can have a mind-buckling effect. The Alba, Damask, Hybrid Perpetual jargon is very confusing and so, for simplicity, I am going to define roses by where they grow in the garden.

I will start with the wild and work my way in. This is the realm of the imaginary garden. In your mind put yourself in the long grass near woodland and turn back to face the house.

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olour, blooms, scent? – for a kick-off, forget all that. The large velvety blooms of the hybrid teas nod their heads beguilingly – which should it be: rumpled yellow or 50s pink ball dress with hips to match? I fall for it every time, those full facial close-ups on shiny paper. But with plants, this is choosing back to front. Advice follows which is to roses as Vidal Sassoon was to hair-cuts. First, consider the effect required and then select the plant.

There is also shape, form and habit to consider. Shape is the two dimensional silhouette of the plant. Fill in the outline with density of leaf, quantity of branches and so on arrive at form. Then add the branching pattern; is the rose shrub upright, trailing, lax or rigid and study the foliage. Is it semi evergreen? What colour are new leaves and do mature ones reflect light? By now you will have gained a good understanding of how that particular rose performs.

Add to this vigour. How big does the rose grow? A vital statistic with all climbers as you could inadvertently harbour a tree-slaying monster. Always check the listed height. How disease resistant is that type? Much better to select stocky, self nurturing plants rather than spraying a sickly specimen that keeps shedding leaves. Suitability to aspect comes next; is the site exposed or for instance a north facing wall? Then there is colour, scent and length of flowering season.

A sizeable tree is perfect for a vigorous rambler. There is a range of vast great roses to go into large trees. Rosa filipes Kiftsgate / R. Rambling Rector / R. Paul’s Himalayan Musk for example. There are smaller and more polite versions for growing into say, your almond or cherry tree: R.Climbing Cecile Brunner / Felicitie et Perpetue / The Alchymist. Wild areas of the garden are a good place to have large clumps of informal big shrub roses planted as specimens in the grass. For shapes there are fountain roses making an elegant vertical spray. I recommend Rosa rubrifolia / R. moyesii / R. sericia Pteracantha and R. Xanthina var.

Spontanea ‘Canary Bird’. Or a more cloud clump shape may be more suitable. Choose from: Rosa rugosa Blanc Double de Coubert / Roseraie de l’Hay / R. Fru Dagmar Hastrup / Tuscany Superb.

equally good grown up the house on wires as long as branches are spread wide horizontally. If the stems can be arched to a horizontal or downward pointing position, buds will break all along stems under the window so train the rose out and round. Do choose with care so that a rose does not outgrow its allotted space. My choices for wellbehaved climbers are R.The New Dawn / Blairii no 2 / Gloire de Dijon and amongst David Austin Climbers (which are less vigorous altogether) R. Teasing Georgia / The Constant Gardener.

Now I have arrived at last at the flower bed roses and you can use the old fashioned roses but remember that some are greedy of space and may only flower once. Otherwise remember the strictures of vigour and choose from amongst English Roses, bred by David Austin or Hybrid Teas or Floribundas – the choice is limitless. Last of all you may want to punctuate with formality by introducing standards.

Roses make a wonderful informal hedge. Some suggestions starting with the larger in size: Rugosas as above / R. alba maxima / R. gallica Officinalis /Rosa Mundi. Then there are those notoriously difficult patches of the garden to plant up, covering bare ground and banks. You could try planting ramblers (experimental) or Rosa Grouse / Rosa Partridge / R. spinosissima / R. Dunwich Rose.

A wonderful break between the formal and informal parts of the garden can be a pergola, trellis or ropes or chains looped between posts. The latter is a particularly good way of growing ramblers. A choice of the more polite ramblers includes: R. Adelaide d’Orleans / Albertine / Crimson Showers / Veilchenblau.

Ramblers vary from climbers in that they send up shoots from the base of the plant and flowers are borne in trusses.

The climbing roses can share the pergola or posts and it is best to train them so that branches are plaited round (habit permitting). This will promote intensity of flowering. They will be

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01473 358 400 Specialists in the sale of town, village and country houses.

Experts in equestrian property.

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A wonderfully renovated and maintained Grade II listed farmhouse offering vast accommodation and gardens, including the potential for paddock and stables and surrounded by far reaching fields.

4 bedrooms 3 bath/shower rooms 3 reception rooms 2 self-contained annexes Views over meadowland Just under third of an acre In and out driveway EPC Rating E "

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This stunning five/seven bedroom family home lies on the edge of Purdis Heath Golf Club and offers 3,300 sq. ft. of accommodation.

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Over 3,300 sq. ft.

Landscaped garden 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms 3 reception rooms Kitchen/breakfast room & utility Cinema room, games room Double garage & parking EPC Rating B

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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.

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UNRIVALLED PROPERTY MARSH HOUSE FACTS LOCATION: ALDEBURGH GUIDE PRICE: ON APPLICATION TO THE AGENT AGENT: JACKSON-STOPS & STAFF

Set well within seven acres and with commanding southerly views over the River Alde and its tidal marshes, Marsh House is a substantial and unique property in a picture perfect location.

Standing at the end of a long tree-lined driveway, the house is understood to date from the 1930s and was built by the well-reputed local firm Reades of Aldeburgh.

The accommodation includes a central reception hall, an elegant drawing room, an atmospheric panelled sitting room, a breakfast room and a wellproportioned dome vaulted dining room. Beyond is an AGA kitchen and a range of service rooms.

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On the first floor, the master bedroom has full height sliding doors opening out onto a small balcony from where the panoramic views can be enjoyed.

Next door is a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Meanwhile a second staircase rises to a first floor flat with a living room, kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom.

To the front is an area of parkland and grounds with numerous mature trees.

In all the property extends to about seven and three quarter acres.

Outside there is a double integral garage, together with a range of cart lodge garages and stores. The gardens and grounds have a sheltered sun trap terrace, ideal for alfresco dining with river views. To the south of the terrace is a covered heated swimming pool.

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

Beyond the gardens are laid to lawn interspersed with a variety of mature trees. They sweep down to a post and rail boundary which adjoins the tidal marshes.

01394 382263 enquiries@nsf.co.uk www.nsf.co.uk 26 CHURCH STREET WOODBRIDGE SUFFOLK IP12 1DP

WOODBRIDGE - A GRADE II LISTED TOWN HOUSE WITH A WALLED GARDEN AND PARKING SPACE

In a wonderfully central position for the access to the town’s many and varied facilities. The property provides Entrance and Staircase Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen-Breakfast Room, Home Office / Further Living Room, Utility Room, 4 Bedrooms, 1 En Suite, Shower Room, Family Bathroom, Parking Space. Sheltered well stocked walled Garden. Sales Shop with extensive display windows. EPC N/A Offers around £1.2m

WOODBRIDGE - A HIGHLY INDIVIDUAL GRADE II LISTED TOWN HOUSE OF SPECIAL CHARACTER

This is probably one of the tallest residential properties in the town which occupies a special tucked away position with views from the upper floors over the roofscape to the River Deben. Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Cellar, Kitchen-Breakfast Room with hand built units and an Aga. Sitting Room, Magnificent Drawing Room, Study, 4 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms with a fine helical staircase rising up through the house.

Attractively landscaped part walled garden. Garage and space for a small car in front. EPC N/A Offers in the region of £985,000

SEPTEMBER 2015

ENLARGED VILLAGE HOUSE OAK TREE COTTAGE FACTS LOCATION: LITTLE BEALINGS GUIDE PRICE: £750,000 AGENT: NEALS

Little Bealings is one of the most soughtafter village locations in East Suffolk because of its position in the beautiful Fynn Valley and being so close to both Ipswich and Woodbridge.

Oak Tree Cottage in the centre of the village near the church is a well presented four-bedroomed property offering a reception, hall/study, sitting room, magnificent kitchen/family room and lovely gardens set in about half and acre of garden.

It has been extensively enlarged and improved by the present owners with considerable emphasis focused on

attention to detail evidenced externally by the decorative ridge tiles and sculptured barge boards. The result is a family house of great character which also benefits from wonderful far-reaching views over

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the undulating Fynn Valley.

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with a study area to one end. The sitting room runs from the front to the back of the house with a wood burner close to the casement doors which open onto the sheltered terrace. An Art Nouveau style fireplace is found at the opposite end of the room. Also on this level is a bedroom with extensive cupboards and a good sized en suite bathroom. A cloakroom and a sizeable utility complete the accommodation.

A staircase leads up to a landing where the stairs split. To one side there are three bedrooms, two of which have attractive fireplaces and one a Juliet balcony, and the family bathroom.

On the other side is a further short flight of stairs leading up to the magnificent kitchen-family room with a full height pitched ceiling with substantial exposed timbers adding to the character.

The garden includes a sheltered paved terrace which is ideal for alfresco dining a sweeping lawn beyond and an area for vegetables and soft fruits.

A feature of this room is glazed French doors which are set in a full height glazed screen which open onto an elevated decked terrace.

INFORMATION Neals 01394 382263 To see more pictures of this property visit www.essentialsuffolk.com/property

Hasketon – Approx 6 acres £1,000,000

Peasenhall – Approx 4 acres £750,000

A delightful family house sitting centrally within its own grounds on the outskirts of Woodbridge. Sitting room, dining room, garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, playroom, bootroom, utility area & cloakroom. Master bedroom with en-suite shower room, 3 further bedrooms & family bathroom. Traditional Suffolk barn with garage, workshop, stabling & stores. Established & private gardens & grounds extending to approximately 6 acres in all. EPC = F Ref: 5370

A sympathetically extended farmhouse with superb open plan kitchen/dining room/garden room, standing in an idyllic spot on the edge of the village of Peasenhall. Kitchen/dining room, garden room, study, snug, sitting room, drawing room, cloakroom, shower room & downstairs bedroom. 4 first floor bedrooms, en-suite bathroom & shower room. Attic room. Ample parking & double garage.

Gardens & meadows extending to, in all, just under 4 acres. Ref: 5379

Debenham £580,000

Brundish £550,000

A distinctive former Medieval Guildhall offering a sophisticated mix of bohemian yet practical space including a first floor former banqueting hall. Dining hall, study, kitchen/breakfast room, 23' x 19' downstairs bedroom with shower room.

First floor 31' x 21' drawing room & bedroom 2 with bathroom. Attic bedroom with bathroom. Courtyard garden with outbuilding, cloakroom & laundry room.

On road parking. Ref: 5373

A highly attractive & extremely well presented Grade II Listed thatched house in an idyllic standalone position with panoramic views of the adjacent undulating countryside. Kitchen, dining area, sitting room, snug, hall/study, utility & shower room. 3 first floor bedrooms & bathroom. Attic bedroom, cloakroom & office.

Ample parking, outbuildings & lovely gardens of just under half an acre.

Ref: 5319

Pixey Green £550,000

Dennington £495,000

Wickham Market £435,000

Framlingham £198,500

A single storey, brick built barn conversion offering 4 double bedrooms, 2 reception rooms and a bespoke conservatory, all in lovely gardens extending to 1.5 acres.

EPC = D Ref: 5345

A spacious four bedroom modern house dating from the 1980s, with integral two bedroom annexe, garden with swimming pool & woodland extending, in all, to over three acres.

EPC = D Ref: 5376

A spacious and unique 3 bedroom Grade II Listed property with delightful private gardens, ample parking and double garage, within walking distance of the centre of Wickham Market. Ref: 5348

A charming semi-detached period cottage overlooking fields to the front.

Entrance lobby, kitchen, sitting room & bathroom. 2 beds. Pretty rear garden.

Detached garage with utility area.

EPC = E Ref: 5384

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

T: 01728 724200

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Broke Hall Park, Banks of the Orwell

Laxfield, Nr Framlingham

Enjoying a stunning parkland setting on the banks of the River Orwell, a handsome Georgian style house with river views. 3 reception rooms. 2 conservatories.

4 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. Self-contained annexe studio. Mature gardens & river views. EPC = E

A 16th Century timber framed farmhouse, providing over 5,000 sq ft of accommodation set in 2.5 acres of mature gardens & surrounded by open countryside. 4 reception rooms. 6 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. 2 bedroom annex.

Heated pool & pool house. JSA Clarke & Simpson.

Guide Price £1,350,000

Guide Price £875,000

Hoxne, Nr Eye

Framlingham

A newly built house occupying a stunning elevated setting with panoramic views and enjoying 300 metres of river frontage. 3 reception rooms.

Kitchen/breakfast room. 2 bedrooms. 4 bath/shower rooms. Potential annexe.

Stable range. In all about 10 acres. EPC = C

A Georgian town house offering spacious and well-proportioned rooms, situated in the heart of Framlingham. 3 reception rooms. 4 bedrooms. 2 bath/shower rooms.

Garage with store above. Pretty courtyard garden. JSA Clarke & Simpson. EPC = D

Guide Price £650,000

Guide Price £975,000

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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SEPTEMBER 2015

PEASEN HOUSE FACTS LOCATION: PEASENHALL GUIDE PRICE: ÂŁ750,000 AGENT: CLARKE & SIMPSON

PERIOD FARMHOUSE Peasen House is a beautiful fivebedroom Grade II listed period Suffolk farmhouse that is a wonderful family home. Believed to date back to the fifteenth century it has been sympathetically extended with superb open plan kitchen/dining room/garden room and in just under four acres itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s set in countryside on the edge of Peasenhall.

When you enter the property the entrance hall has a brick pamment floor, which leads to a dual aspect sitting room with an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and studwork. A door leads into a small inner hall where there are stairs up to the first floor and a door to a snug, which also has an inglenook with a wood burner. There is a study area beyond.

The spacious kitchen/dining room benefits from cream base and wall units,

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a large dresser, cream marble effect laminate worktops, two stainless steel sinks with stainless steel mixer tap, an integrated under counter fridge and electric four ring hob.

Peasen House also has a beautiful garden room which is open plan to the kitchen/breakfast room and offers fabulous garden and countryside views.

There is a further reception room to the left of the entrance hall, which would make an ideal annexe.

Upstairs the master bedroom, with ensuite has original floorboards and is dual aspect with lovely countryside views. In the oldest part of the farmhouse are two further double bedrooms. There is a second staircase from the snug to another landing and another double bedroom with fitted

wardrobes, eaves storage space and a wet room.

Outside is an extensive patio, which overlooks the main south facing garden, which is predominantly laid to lawn with a range of trees and shrubs. There is a further patio area that is perfect for outside dining.

Beyond the main garden are meadows used by the vendors for their two donkeys. These contain field shelters and are fully enclosed by post and wire and hedging.

INFORMATION Clarke & Simpson 01728 724200 To see more pictures of this property visit www.essentialsuffolk.com/property

114 HIGH STREET, ALDEBURGH SUFFOLK IP15 5AB, 01728 452727 www.bestestates.co.uk

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SEPTEMBER 2015

DEDHAM VALE LIVING WATERLOO HOUSE FACTS LOCATION: STRATFORD ST MARY GUIDE PRICE: ÂŁ725,000 AGENT: GRIER & PARTNERS

Waterloo House is an elegant fivebedroomed Grade II listed home in the heart of Constable Country. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s believed to date from the 16th century and has many period features including numerous exposed timbers, red brick inglenook fireplaces and waxed pine doors.

The accommodation includes a high specification bespoke Orwells kitchen and a delightful garden room. Downstairs there is also a drawing room, dining room, sitting room, and study/playroom which have all been maintained to a high standard.

On the first floor the master bedroom with ensuite, overlooks the gardens.You will

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also find four further bedrooms, one of which is also ensuite and a shower room.

Outside a drop kerb allows access to the garage and an attractive brick path by the front door provides gated access to the side and to the rear. The garden is a particular delight, laid to formal lawn with large well-stocked central flowerbed

and further flower and shrub borders.

To the side is a kitchen garden with vegetable beds and private seating and dining areas.

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

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At Home with the High Sheriff of Suffolk High Sheriff of Suffolk, Judith Shallow and her husband Michael welcomed guests to their home for a summer party.

Guests of honour were representatives from RAF Wattisham 22 Squadron search and rescue who arrived, impressively, by Sea King helicopter.

Glen Chisholm, Caroline & Derek Osborne, Barbara Ruffell, Nick & Jessie Ridley

Judith Shallow, Lady Clare Euston

Dominique Fell-Clark, Judi Newman

Victoria & Josh Sayles

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Michael Shallow, Nella Probert, William Kendall, Catherine Goodin, Geoffrey Probert, Lord Tollemache, Miranda Kendall, Sir Michael Bunbury

Hugh & Angela Turner

Gillian Hodge, Lady Cass

Rodney & Deborah Williams, David Hodge

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Sally Tew, Fiona Glasswell

Bank Holiday BBQ & Simply Sax by Mr Tim. Music from 12:30pm - 3:30pm / BBQ 1pm - 3pm. ÂŁ9.95 per person. Monday 31st August. Everyone welcome.

Jaqui & Mike Kiff

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Suffolk Dog Day Despite the rain clouds, crowds gathered at Helmingham Hall for the 8th annual Suffolk Dog Day. In its eight years this event has raised over £350,000 for Suffolk charities through the ongoing work of the Suffolk Community Foundation.

For more information on the foundation’s work visit: www.suffolkcf.org.uk Ian Chapman, Elizabeth Stephenson

Sally Kay, Jo Precious, Claire & Robbie Gawthrop, Andrew Wheeler

Sue & Julian King with Harley & Bandit

Nicki Bostock, Jill Bryce, Sarah Peacock

Matthew Burton, Bob Naulls, Gary & Alison Banks

Tarnia & Georgia Robertson, Shirley & Colin Aldous

Stephanie Renouf, Johnnie Anderson

Nick Crocker, Matthew Hubbard

Cindy de la Rue, Mona Sheepshanks

Lord & Lady Tollemache

Sir Christopher Howes,Tim Holder, Lady Howes

80’s Disco - Back by popular demand.

Friday 11th September 7:30pm - 12:30am £7.50 per person

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To view more, or purchase, photographs from this event visit essentialsuffolk.com

Easton Harriers Puppy Show The Easton Harriers annual Puppy Show is an occasion to thank the Puppy Walkers who have been out at walk with the young entry for the season.

Ten hounds were shown for judging with Pimms and teas served to the watching crowd.

Alun & Jackie Thomas

Iain Storer, Chris Austin

Josephine Slade-Thomas, Amy Marie Runnacles

Andrew Austin, Janice Rowles, Julia Rodwell, Nicky & Ellie Ridgard

Paul Batley, Michael Coney, John Champion

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Robert, Maria & Alfie Swanscott, James Couch, Sarah Goodwin

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Howard & Lesley Green

Paul Yeldham, Jackie Thomas

Sam Allabaster, James Pratt, Joe Rodwell, James Chadwick

Brian & Frannie Allabaster, Lydia Freeman

Enjoy our Sunday Lunch menu in The Park Restaurant 2 courses ÂŁ14.95 3 courses ÂŁ16.95

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Macmillan Woolverstone Wish fundraising at Glemham Hall Woolverstone Wish has joined forces with Macmillan Cancer Support to help raise £3.7million to build the new Woolverstone Macmillan Centre – an innovative new Cancer Treatment Centre at Ipswich Hospital, which would transform cancer care locally. The garden party and art sale aimed to raise £100,000 for the appeal.

Suzanne Marshall, Lady Philippa Collett, Brian Carter, Philip Hope-Cobbold, Fay Clarke, Sarah Lawley, Annabel Sebag-Montefiore

Sir Ian Collett, Philip Hope-Cobbold

Lord & Lady Dixon-Smith

Mandy Jordan, Caroline Totterdill, Kate Ashton, Nick Hulme, Helen Glenholmes, Lovis Passfield-Taylor

Izzy & Trevor Coe

Belinda Gray, Sally Ball

Philip & Rachel Summers, Anne Woodward, Rosemary Black

Geoffrey Hargreaves, Fay & Christopher Clarke

Rupert & Jo Precious

Summer Golf Special from £34 per person 0844 499 1630 (local rate) Arrival Coffee & bacon bap, 18 holes of golf & 1 course bar special www.uffordpark.co.uk Available until 30th September

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Le Talbooth Wedding Show Brides and grooms planning for their Big Day enjoyed the hospitality of Le Talbooth for the latest Milsom Hotels and Restaurants wedding show. Exhibitors including cake makers, florists and photographers were on hand to share advice in the splendid riverside marquee. For details of wedding shows this autumn visit: www.milsomhotels.com/autumn-wedding-shows

Terry Lawless, Edwina Thane, Jen Holloway,Tom Ashley

Sue Tasker, Sue Bunting

Paul Milsom, Nicola Roberts

Keighley Young, Catherine Swan

ÂŁ Kristal Procter, Geraldine Wright, Julie Procter

David Boardley

Craig Burroughs, Linzi Webb, Chris & Dave Burroughs

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Lucy Taylor, Hayley Capey

2 hour Spa Experience & Curry every Thursday night - Only ÂŁ25 per person

Hayley Beckwith, Gary Stevenson

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The Wool Room EA official opening On what was a gloriously sunny day, guests were invited to celebrate the opening of the new Wool Room Sleep Studio in Bramford, where they enjoyed Champagne and canapés whilst browsing the Wool Room’s wonderful collection of bedding, beds and other wool products – all with the chance to meet special guests Amanda Lamb and Midge, stars of ITV’s FlockStars.

Amanda Lamb & Midge, Caroline Hawkins

Sue and Martin Gleave

Joanne and Martin Saunders with Fynley

Lizzie Maxwell, Gemma Maxwell, Midge, Sarah Randall

Alice, Florence, Henrietta and Liz Wilson

Chris Tattersall, Adam Hirst

Gill Solway, Jason & James Salisbury

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My Suffolk

William Kendall is a Suffolk farmer and the entrepreneur who launched Green & Blacks and the New Covent Garden Food Company. He is also one of the founder members of Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival which has helped to put Suffolk on the food map and is celebrating its tenth anniversary this month

Why did you move to Suffolk?

I came to live in Suffolk because my wife Miranda inherited a little farm in Kelsale. We were at Cambridge together and I thought it was rather interesting to meet a girl who had a farm as I come from a farming background in Bedfordshire. After we got married we spent 20 years living in London but in 2000 decided that we would live in Maple Farm full time instead.

What do you like about Suffolk?

I like it because it’s rural and it still respects rural traditions and that’s why people come here. People get frustrated because it’s a bit slower, the trains are slower and the roads are slower.

When you ask someone to come round and mend a dripping tap they might not come round the next day but when they do arrive they are cheerful and have time to talk to you. East Suffolk is a place that feels like it still has time for you and itself.

Where do you like to walk?

I like to walk on the farm – although it’s not huge it’s my chance to see what’s going on. We have a house in Thorpeness, although it’s only five miles away and Miranda goes there several times a week and walks the dogs on the beach. The walk from Thorpeness towards Dunwich is fantastic.

Do you eat out?

We do not really eat out as I like to cook and we have really wonderful food on the farm. If we are entertaining we ask Peter Harrison to come along and cook

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for us – he’s so creative. When I had my 50th birthday we wanted to roast a pig and have lots of salads and he worked out how to do it. His talent has inspired a generation of famous chefs and, most important for me, he really cares about appropriate sourcing and seasonality and that the best food is made with the best ingredients.

Why is Suffolk renowned for its high quality food and produce?

It’s food with a soul produced by people who really care. The county produces some amazing ingredients – fantastic meat that comes from the salt marshes and all kinds of quality produce, fish, vegetables etc. When Caroline Cranbrook, Tim RowanRobinson and Alisha Gooderham started Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival ten years ago we wanted to celebrate all the producers and growers who were doing such amazing work in the county and make sure they did not disappear. It feels like the battle has been won because now more and more people want to get involved.

When people visit where do you take them?

Miranda and I are both trustees of Aldeburgh Music so we go to Snape.

We have one of the top five concert halls in the world so even if people are not interested in the arts and music it’s still an amazing place. At Kelsale we are five miles from the coast so of course we take visitors to either Aldeburgh or Southwold. If people are interested in conservation and the environment we

would also visit one of Suffolk’s hidden nature reserves. We have a reserve in Kelsale for instance that no-one knows about. We might also take them out on the Alde in a boat down to the shingle spit – which has to be one of the most remote places in southern England.

Do you have any hobbies?

I play a few sports but I also cycle – I am one of those ‘MAMIL’s’ a ‘Middle Aged Man In Lycra’. Usually I cycle with Robbie from East Green Energy – doing 20 or 30 miles around the lanes near Kelsale. Suffolk is the most fantastic cycling country – it’s when you realise that the county is not flat by any means as it has so many rolling hills.

It’s not so good when you are cycling up the hills but when you get to the top there are beautiful views.

Is there one snapshot that sums up Suffolk for you?

Actually I have two pictures at the moment. One is a view of small fields within a landscape of rolling hills.

You’ll be able to see a mix of old fashioned agriculture with some grazing animals and maybe the harvest going on as well. There will be hedges and trees too. The other picture is on the River Alde in a boat with a late summer sunset with a wonderful multi-coloured sky. We have seen a lot of these skies recently and I always feel I’ve got to do something about it and take a photograph, even though I’ve already got lots of sunset pictures.

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