North Norfolk Autumn 2013

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NORFOLK LIVING COVERING THE COAST, BURNHAM MARKET, WELLS, HOLT & SURROUNDING VILLAGES

The Big Day:

Our essential guide to ‘tying the knot’

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Amanda Loose goes in search of some vintage chic

WHERE TO SHOP KIDS ACTIVITIES LOCAL PEOPLE WHERE TO EAT

Eroica Mildmay meets local shepherdess Sarah Jenkins

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NORTH NORFOLK HELLO

AUTUMN CONTENTS

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ow that the season of mellow fruitfulness is upon us I am delighted to welcome you to our 2013 autumn edition – all 48 pages of it – our biggest magazine ever!

Back by popular demand is our walking page, inspiring you to get out in the open air and make the most of beautiful North Norfolk. Work up an appetite on your walk and then come back and cook the delicious game recipe written for us by chef Na Hansell.

Our pages list lots of events and ideas to appeal whether you are 7 or 70, helping you make the most of the autumn days.

So, take a fresh look at this very special region and get out there and see what is on offer; you will be surprised at how much is there is to see and do.

Lin Murray

Editor

North Norfolk Living magazine @NNorfolkLiving Editor & Advertising Manager Lin Murray Email: lin@northnorfolkliving.co.uk Lin Murray 07881 657944 Email: lin@northnorfolkliving.co.uk Assistant Editor Amanda Loose Email: amanda@northnorfolkliving.co.uk Write to North Norfolk Living Magazine, PO Box 208, Stamford. Lincs. PE9 9FY Head of Design Steven Handley Email: steve@locallivingdesign.co.uk Senior Designer Nik Ellis Email: nik@locallivingdesign.co.uk Publisher Nicholas Rudd-Jones 01780 765571 Email: nicholas@bestlocalliving.co.uk Published by Local Living Ltd, PO Box 208, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 9FY www.bestlocalliving.co.uk 01780 765571 Printed by Warners of Bourne

Beachcombing – What’s On! What’s Good and Where to go!

Beachcombing – What’s On! What’s Good and Where to go!

Apple orchard enthusiast Andrew Jamieson shares his passion Amanda Loose turns back the style clock and goes vintage.

My North Norfolk by Heather McCraith of Norfolk Country Cottages Autumn Inspired shopping ideas!

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15 – 24 Getting married in North Norfolk – The Guide Good carbs. Bad carbs. Our resident health, nutrition and fitness expert Bo Tyler explains Dog behaviourist and trainer Dave Brice dispels the myth that you can’t train older dogs Lean, local and free range! Our resident chef Na Hansell cooks game and Adnams’ Lee Newstead provides the liquid refreshment Gallery round up Trish Le Gal on the North Norfolk Veg Patch A wonderful autumn walk courtesy of the late Phil Walker Book Review - Amanda Loose explores graveyards amongst other things!

Restaurant Review – The Duck at Stanhoe – we’ve got a good feeling about this one Eroica Mildmay meets local shepherdess Sarah Jenkins Lots of great ideas to get you out in the air from our friends at FunOutside Motoring – How much?! Brian Vertigen discovers a keenly priced 4X4

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Raymond Monbiot

Amanda Loose

Eroica Mildmay

Paul Macro

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Cover photography: Jean Robert Burnham Overy Harbour

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LOCAL NEWS

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Look for sign…

Next time you are driving through the village of North Creake, check out the new pub sign for the Jolly Farmers. It’s really lovely and the owners Heather and Adrian commissioned local artist Mary MacCarthy to paint it. Really good to see people looking after pub signs – they are such a familiar part of our heritage. [The pub sign is great and so are the steaks that chef Heather serves up! – Ed].

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New hair salon HOT NEWS! Hairdressers Sam Ashby and Chris Graham, who have run a very successful hairdressing business in Holt for many years, will be bringing a team of experienced stylists to Creake Abbey Courtyard in October!

The new salon is currently being fitted out and will be offering Aveda products too.

Creake Abbey, North Creake NR21 9LF www.sixappleyardholt.co.uk Tel: 01263 711911

Village Cinema NORTH CREAKE Tuesday 22nd October, 7.30pm Behind the Candelabra (15) Directed by Steven Soderbergh, this is the story of Liberace and the love of his crazy, surreal life. Michael Douglas plays Liberace and Matt Damon is the boy he seeks to remould into his own perfect image.

North Creake Village Hall. Tickets £5. Call 01328 738959/ phillips.npp@btinternet.com STANHOE VILLAGE SCREEN Monday 14th October, 7.30pm Robot and Frank (12A) Reading Room, Stanhoe Tickets £5 on the door. For further information visit www.stanhoe.org 01485 518191 SYDERSTONE VILLAGE CINEMA IN ASSOCIATION WITH CREATIVE ARTS EAST Saturday 19th October, 7.30pm Flight (15)

Denzel Washington plays a pilot in charge of an airliner in trouble, which he crash lands successfully, only to be accused of being under the influence of drugs and alcohol when he was on duty. A mesmerising performance with able support from Don Cheadle and John Goodman.

Amy Robsart Village Hall, Syderstone. Tickets £3.50 advance booking/ £4 on the door. 01485 578588 or 578171/ cinema@syderstone.com THORNHAM VILLAGE CINEMA Wednesday, October 23rd, 7.30pm A Late Quartet (15) This film will be show in Thornham’s new hall.

Call 0781 802 8687 for tickets, £5 each, collect and pay at the door. www.thornhamvillage.co.uk

WALSINGHAM PICTURE PALACE Tuesday 15th October, 7.30 pm Hitchcock (12A) In 1959, Alfred Hitchcock and his wife, Alma Reville, are at the top of their game as filmmakers amid suggestions from some critics about it being time to retire. Alfred decides his next film will adapt the novel, Psycho. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Biel.

Walsingham Parish Hall. Tickets £4 (Members £3.50) Contact walsinghampp@gmail.com SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA, WELLS Monday 14th October, 7pm The Place Beyond the Pines (15) Ryan Gosling plays Luke, an itinerant bike stuntrider who takes to robbing banks to support his baby son; Bradley Cooper, the son of a judge, is the police officer who is determined to nail him.

The story moves on to the next generation and we see the sins of the fathers being visited on their sons.

The Granary, Wells-next-the-Sea. Cinema tickets £5 adults from ticketline 07900316606 NORTH NORFOLK LIVING AUTUMN 2013

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LOCAL NEWS

Walk the walk!

The Cicerone Guide to ‘The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path’

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This is a great little book for locals and visitors alike. It is a really useful guide to the sections that make up the 96 miles of the Peddars Way and the connecting North Norfolk Coast Path. Most of the route is within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The format allows you to tackle the whole walk in eight days, separate days or over a couple of long weekends.

You don’t even need to be hardened hiker to tackle the stages in this guide, it is perfectly do-able by the novice and attention is paid to the ample access to public transport.

You even get a local history and wildlife lesson included!

• RRP £12.95. You can buy it from most independent bookshops.

Stay warm this winter… and help nature!

As the glorious days of autumn draw in, we start thinking about warm jumpers, welly boots and crackling log fires. Well here is a good suggestion to help with those crackling fires!

Habitat management at Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve results in lots of lovely logs, lovingly chopped, ready for your fire! The Hawk and Owl Trust who manage the reserve will deliver for free within a 10 mile radius or charge a small petrol charge if further. One trailer load of logs costs £120 and all the money goes back into further management of this fantastic place for wildlife.

• Call the reserve centre on 01328 856 788 or email Sculthorpe@hawkandowl.org

Walk with a Fork!

On Saturday the 6th October you are invited to take a ‘Walk with a Fork’ in the picturesque surroundings of Sennowe Park.

The event, run by the Ormiston Children and Families trust, allows participants the chance to sample the best of local produce from around Norfolk as well as completing an 8-mile sponsored walk in support of the work done by the Ormiston in the Eastern Region.

There will be a breakfast supplied by Crush Foods to start the day. The first stop along the walk will include a taste of Norfolk’s finest fruit and veg with ‘Alfies fresh produce’. Lunch will be provided at the halfway point by the Chris Coubrough of Flying Kiwi Inns, which will be accompanied by a glass of cider or apple juice from Aspalls. Participants will then be treated to a warming venison casserole from Norfocopia. Finally, something for those with a sweet tooth. Dessert will come from the guys at Back to the Garden and, finally, a macaroon courtesy of Richard Hughes from Lavender House.

The proceeds from the event will go towards the work of the Ormsiton Children and Families Trust. Ormiston is one of the region’s leading children’s charities, working with those most at risk and giving them a chance to be loved, nurtured and valued. They currently oversee more than 40 projects throughout the East of England, including children’s centres, visiting support services in prisons, family intervention projects and parenting support programmes.

• To register for the event, you can download an application form from http://www.ormiston.org/walkwithafork.

Registration is £10 per person, and there is a commitment to raise at least £25 in sponsorship to help support Ormiston’s projects in the county. For more information call 01473 705031

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PEOPLE

A fruitful interview Amanda Loose meets Andrew Jamieson of Drove Orchards in Thornham – champion of the heritage apple orchard.

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bright September morning, sunny but cooler than of late. Autumn is in the air and the trees at Drove Orchards, Thornham, are laden with fruits green and red, the ripe and yet to ripen. As we walk through the orchards, owner, Andrew Jamieson, tries an apple here and there, examines their colouring; we admire the beautiful reddish-pink of the Discovery, now ripe for the picking.

We wander over to the East Anglian Heritage Orchard and are surrounded by apples and pears with intriguing names such as Norfolk Beauty, Caroline (originated from Blickling Hall) Striped Beefing (from Lakenham), Robert Blatchford (from nearby Hunstanton) and Norfolk Royal Russet, more of which later.

Andrew grew up with the apple trees at Drove Orchards, born just four years after the first were planted by his father, Major David Jamieson in 1952. The family moved to Drove House, Thornham, after the First World War, and Andrew’s father fell in love with the area.

“I was always much struck by a contemporary newspaper article about him when he won the VC aged 23 for his part in the Normandy Landings. He was asked what he was going to do next and replied ‘I am going to go back to Norfolk and work with local wildlife’” says Andrew.

“He had a huge love of this coastline and when he got back from the war felt he wanted something here he would build up and create, and apples were what he started to do. I grew

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up with the orchards as they matured and remember the first apples going off to Covent Garden.”

Andrew took over when his father retired, amidst changing times. Supermarkets demanded year round produce so apples had to be picked unripe and stored in carbon dioxide.

“I was very dissatisfied with the produce I was required to create for supermarkets, the quality and price were not the way forward,” says Andrew.

“I began to take an interest in older apple varieties and realised some we grew had become heritage varieties. I did my research and began to plant a series of rarer apples, initially a whole lot of russets. Then I developed the idea of trying to find as many East Anglian varieties as I could.”

The orchards now cover some 40 acres of the 350 acre site, growing over 160 varieties of apple, around 120 of which are East Anglian heritage varieties. The East Anglian Heritage Orchard is divided up into blocks by county – Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Before 1910, when people came to understand the genetics of producing apples, most apple trees were ‘chance seedlings’ and were often named after the village they came from, an employer, or even for the discoverer themselves, says Andrew, which is why we can pin point where a variety comes from.

His own favourite apple is very local - the Norfolk Royal Russet, found in a garden in Burnham Overy Staithe, just along the coast: “It has the classic English russet flavours, sweet and pear-like, with soft, chewy, slightly dry flesh.

Very moreish.

“We need to look out for older varieties before they are lost. This has coincided with people’s interest in food and where it comes from. We’re now beginning to get people to visit the Heritage Orchard and are working alongside schools and colleges.

“We have replanted the orchards to make pick your own easier, turning the whole orchard inside out so it’s now a retail experience rather than wholesale.”

Alongside the farm shop, there’s restaurant, La Campagna, children’s clothing at Bells and Whistles, Vintage Home and Garden and Nelle-dk women’s clothing. Andrew feels it is important to offer something new each year, and this summer Daisley’s Wild Gardens was introduced to the Heritage Orchard.

And last year saw the launch of their Jubilee Juice, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Drove Orchards, and his father’s “passion for Drove Orchards and love of the North Norfolk coast. Over 30% of the Jubilee Juice blend is made from Cox’s Orange Pippin from the original trees planted in 1952. To continue the strain, we have taken grafts from these trees to make a new orchard,” says Andrew. A fitting tribute indeed.

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The Scarlet Dress – just one of the distinctive ROBERT HEINDEL dance inspired images which will feature in our October exhibition celebrating the work of ‘The greatest painter of dance since Degas’ We have gathered together a selection of ‘mercury’ glass pieces, candlesticks and vases, elegant and bright. From around £30.00 to £100.00. Too early to mention Christmas?

VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE www.thereddotgallery.com for lots more about this artist.

We’ve found a new use for these quirky wall vases, the perfect wooden spoon holder for the country kitchen – select from Fox, Goat, Boar or Sheep. £30.00 each.

‘An All Was For An Apple’ – this evocative image, originally exhibited in Blickling Hall is now available as a limited edition silkscreen print.

See this edition along with originals by artist LIZZIE RICHES in the gallery.

‘Captain Ahab’s Navigator’ is just one from our collection of cats and dogs from artist KATE LEIPER – Originals and Silkscreen Editions from around £200.00.

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INTERIORS

Retro is here to stay!

Amanda Loose explores the vintage and retro trends in interior design that don’t seem to go out of fashion

A guest room at Byfords, Holt, designed by Annie Lambert. Our love of all things vintage has also whetted our appetites for antiques, says Annie.

Contemporary throws and cushions in wool and cashmere are combined with leather covered seating and oak furniture, creating a more masculine feel.

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rends come and trends go.

You’ve chucked out your chintz and stripped off the wallpaper, swapped blue for yellow, and curtains for blinds, only to wish you hadn’t a few years later. But it’s not always out with the old and in with the new, vintage and retro schemes seem set to be permanent fixtures on the interiors scene and are even being reworked with a modern twist by designers.

“Vintage and retro are here and they aren’t going anywhere” says Nanci Gillett at Burnham Interiors. Jane Cave at Deco Cave agrees. “Whilst other styles seem to drift in and out of fashion, vintage and retro seem to buck the trend.”

So why do they have such staying power when other trends fall by the wayside? “Vintage and retro is a lifestyle as well as a look,” says Jo Griffiths at Vintage Home and Garden. “You either love it or you don’t, it’s the Marmite of interiors. While both are really popular, the difference between the two is fairly significant.

“The vintage look lends itself towards easy, country faded elegance and charm; it evokes a considered, casual way of living but rarely too precious. For me it very much suits the Norfolk lifestyle – it doesn’t really matter if you get sand or a damp dog in a room, a few knocks and scrapes shouldn’t be a disaster.

“Retro is a definite style - chic, slick, sometimes colourful and always utterly fabulous. Unlike vintage there is generally great emphasis on geometric patterns, botanical prints and natural materials. Retro furnishings and lightings are so very relevant in today’s interiors; usable, functional and beautiful.”

Tom Clarke at The Old Stores, Roydon says quality and design play a big part in the appeal of retro furnishings and textiles. “Why we are still loving 1950’s and 1960’s furniture and fabrics now is something to do with the classic nature of many of the designs of that era.

People tended to buy once and make it last, and the quality of things like G Plan, Nathan and Remploy was so much higher. The look was also very forward thinking in its day and things that looked quite futuristic in the 60’s seem very ‘now’.

“Vintage to me means pre-loved, with a history, rather than buying something new and soulless you know the furniture has had a proper life.”

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Festival Collection from Clarke and Clarke, using the 1951 Festival of Britain as reference. Available from The Old Stores, Roydon

Our love affair with vintage and retro is also partly to do with the uncertain times in which we live, says Nanci: “They have a certain connotation about them of timelessness and permanence which is comforting and nostalgic. Times are tough and it’s nice to have something which gives us the feel good factor. It may be something Grandma had and loved and it’s in your house now.”

Sophie Smith at Artemis Homes & Antiques agrees. “I believe there are three main reasons

why vintage is so popular. Firstly, a sense of nostalgia, in an increasingly technological age, vintage feeds into our desire for simpler times – nostalgia of course does imply an element of rose-coloured glasses, so we want the look but without all the inconvenience of those times.

“If we are careful in our choices of vintage wares, we know we are getting great value for money, quality made pieces at a fraction of the cost that you would pay for newly made pieces, in times of recession we certainly become more savvy buyers.

“It also gives us an outlet for self-expression – as vintage is not being mass produced anymore, we are buying one off pieces, that we have scoured shops and markets for rather than feeling like we have bought what a trend setter has told us to buy.”

Finding that special item which makes their home look different and individual is key for Kate Garside’s customers at Vintage Farmhouse: “They have a strong desire for their homes to reflect their personalities and to be individual, rather than the minimalist look that has been in vogue in recent years.”

And the beauty of retro, but especially vintage is that it’s not just about flowers and shabby chic. They are timeless, individual looks with staying power “and if you are clever, can still be done on a budget,” says Jane. “Other “in” trends seem to come and go, and you will be kicking yourself when you have just paid a fortune for the latest “in” item only to find it has fallen out of favour the next season.

With vintage and retro, you can make it your own – it can be industrial, mid-century, painted Scandinavian or just shabby chic.”

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Case study – local vintage interiors dealer Jo Griffiths Fabrics by Manuel Canovas, available from Hunters Interiors

st Jude’s fabrics, available from Hunters Interiors

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intage doesn’t always have to mean faded chintzes and an ultra-feminine aesthetic. It is very much a look that is open to interpretation, as Jo’s sitting room shows.

“This room is a real mix of vintage and modern, neither girlie nor overly feminine more an ecclectic mix of comfortable textures and objects I really love,” says Jo. “A lot of it is natural and botanical based which is my favourite look. In my experience women love the vintage look; the comfort factor is a strong reminder of childhood and your Nan’s house, but it doesn’t always have to be pink and feminine.

“It started for me with a crochet blanket which has always been very precious to me – my Nanna Mabel made one for all the children. As I got older I started collecting Welsh blankets which Nan used alot, I love them for their heritage and their practicality – both functional and comfortable, hard wearing and nostalgic, completely relevant to how I live today.”

That modern twist Adding our own individual twist to vintage and retro items is increasingly common, with many of us reworking older pieces.

Nanci says: “We don’t think anything of repainting something in a fabulous colour, such as an interesting chest of drawers in bright pink, or updating and reupholstering with something modern, fresh and new.”

Many of the fabric houses are producing vintage and retro collections, with fabrics and wallpapers inspired by, but often with a modern take on vintage and retro looks, including those pictured by Clarke and Clarke, St Jude’s and Manuel Canovas.

New this season from Ralph Lauren is a collection of vintage linens and Sanderson are big on a modern take on vintage and retro says Nanci: “Fabric houses are re-colouring patterns in a modern way.

Chintzes can be incredibly colourful so they take out a few colours, or simplify the detail to update and edit it”.

Nanci stocks Ralph Lauren fabrics and Sanderson at Burnham Interiors.

InterIors address book artemis Homes & antiques, Blakeney 01263 741674 burnham Interiors, Burnham Market 01328 730989 Jane Cave – at the old stables, Bayfield Hall and www.decocave.co.uk Home by annie Lambert, Creake Abbey, North Creake 07796 656384 Hunters Interiors, 01780 757946 the old stores, Roydon 01485 600591 Vintage Farmhouse at timelines antiques Centre, North Walsham 01692 500645 Vintage Home and Garden, Drove Orchards, Thornham 01485 525714 NORTH NORFOLK LIVING AUTUMN 2013

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PEOPLE

My North Norfolk – by Heather McCraith of Norfolk Country Cottages

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n area of Nofolk so diverse that it challenges every pre-conception you may hold about this county - flat, dull, boring. Not so, we love this part of Norfolk. You only have to move away from the coast and venture inland to find yourself amongst rolling countryside with little traffic and breath-taking glimpses of the beautiful coastline.

Take the country road from Docking and head towards Brancaster. As you approach the crest of a hill the coast appears before you in all its glory; salt marshes and the white sail of a dingy and in the far distance the shimmer of a wind farm. It’s a sight to stir the senses, whatever the time of year.

The villages of the Royal Sandringham Estate are a delight with their mellow carrstone in such contrast to the brick and flint of the Burnhams. Brancaster Staithe with its sailing activity is colourful and exciting. Holme-nextthe Sea has a wonderful beach and easy access to a lovely walk to neighbouring Old Hunstanton. Then there is the Norfolk Coast Path, which connects with Peddars Way to provide an exciting off road cycling experience (though possibly best done in stages as it is quite strenuous!). Wells-nextthe-Sea is a bustling seaside town and a great place to take the kids crabbing.

We love the variety and choice when it comes to local food and produce. We are so lucky to have top quality venison from Houghton Hall, mussels from Brancaster and Cromer’s crabs – and the list could go on... The farmers’ markets at North Creake, Weybourne and Fakenham are really great fun for tasting delicious cheeses, chutneys, jams, local cider and beer.

Everyone enjoys eating out and there’s such a wide choice here, from Michelin starred dining experiences to great pub grub. One favourite is

Morston Hall for a special treat and memorable dining and the Kiwi Inn group have five lovely pubs around the county with three in North Norfolk. The Bell at Wiveton does fantastic fish and chips and serves local beer. Wells Crab House Café is a relatively new addition; the food is tasty, the atmosphere relaxed and the staff very helpful and friendly.

• Norfolk Country Cottages. 01263 715 779. www.norfolkcottages.co.uk

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SHOPPING

Autumnal Inspiration The season of mellow mists is upon us.

Enjoy says Amanda Loose

Ariat Coniston boot, £260; Beachcomber

Chunky jumper, £39; Tulle skirt, £35; Ballet shoes, £49; all

by Noa Noa from Bells and Whistles Kids

Dress, £165; Elizabeth Darby

Mark the Field Bag, £95; The Tannery

Right: Toggi Shelly jacket, £135; Christopher William Country

Uldahl Biker jacket, £199; Nelle-dk

Below: Sue Foster cushions from £40; Big Blue Sky

Right: Elv’s Woodburner Services has a wide range of stoves available.

Contact them for more information. They also offer a free site visit

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Above: Hoodie

by Hedgebetty, adult £45; Plum Right: Orla Kiely lamp, £150; Modern Vintage Style by Emily Chalmers, £19.99; Bradfields

RetaIl addReSS bOOk beachcomber, Wells-next-the-Sea 01328 710496 bells and Whistles kids, drove Orchards, thornham 01485 525676 big blue Sky, Wells-next-the-Sea 01328 712023 bradfields, Heacham 01485 570225 Christopher William Country, Creake abbey, North Creake 01328 738983 elizabeth darby, Hempton, Fakenham 01328 855312 elv’s Woodburner Services 01263 824665 Nelle-dk, drove Orchards, thornham 01485 525164 Plum, Holt 01263 711572 the tannery, Holt 01263 713642

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NORFOLK WEDDINGS

COVERING THE COAST, BURNHAM MARKET, WELLS, HOLT & SURROUNDING VILLAGES

North Norfolk is THE place to get married so we’ve done some of the research for you! From cars to styling, cake to dresses our team has got it covered.

Small and intimate to grand and lavish the choice is yours!

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Fun Workshops for all ages, family friendly and adult courses.

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TRULY UNIQUE! It’s the biggest day of your life. Whether you want a large wedding or a more intimate affair, an outdoor do or somewhere to party all weekend, your venue has to be special, indeed unique. By Amanda Loose

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tep forward Unique Norfolk Venues, whose collection of privately owned venues in North Norfolk includes Sedgeford Hall and Mount Amelia in Ingoldisthorpe, both Grade II listed country houses, and The Kings Head Hotel in Great Bircham, a 12 bedroom boutique hotel, perfect for intimate gatherings. And from 2014, one of North Norfolk’s finest stately homes, Houghton Hall, built for Sir Robert Walpole, Britain’s first Prime Minister will also be available exclusively through Unique Norfolk Venues.

The company was created by Charles Campbell, owner of Sedgeford Hall, Ben Marten, owner of Mount Amelia, and Jaymi MaxwellTingey, the chief wedding planner at the Kings Head Hotel. The three met whilst Charles and Jaymi were working at Mount Amelia providing events management services during the 2012 Sculpture Trail.

“Charles and Jaymi started doing outside catering and also weddings at The Kings Head,” says Ben. “They did bars and catering at Mount Amelia. We got talking about doing more weddings and came up with the idea of having an events company focussing on weddings which would be able to provide a venue for all budgets and tastes, a one stop shop providing a full service.”

With Chief Wedding Planner Jaymi working closely with couples, Unique Norfolk Venues can help with everything from planning your big

day, including accommodation, wedding cars and taxis through to providing babysitters and flowers.

“We have a very good list of people we recommend,” says Jaymi. “I sit down with the bride and talk about what she would like. I like to work really closely with all the brides. Every bride is different. You get a real bond with them and I do stay in touch with quite a few.

“We’ve done 50 weddings and events this year and they’ve all been unique. People want something really special and we work with them to deliver that. We’re very flexible and the idea is that we have something for everyone.”

The catering is also taken care of. Executive Chef, Nicholas Parker, spent eight years training under Albert Roux, and has worked at award winning restaurants including The Ivy and Le Caprice. Your personal tastes and budget again are key, whether you want a seven course meal or a hog roast.

Nicholas says: “It’s about what couples would like to have – so we never say no – and I love a challenge.”

With a beautiful terrace and views across to Bircham Windmill, The Kings Head, is licensed to hold civil ceremonies. It has wedding breakfast facilities for up to 80 people, and can cater for an evening reception for 170.

At Sedgeford Hall and Mount Amelia, the entire house can be hired out, and Jaymi says having a get together for the whole weekend is

increasingly popular. Both houses are flexible, equally suitable for small, intimate weddings inside and large gatherings with marquees in their grounds.

Set in beautiful parkland, Sedgeford Hall has 12 bedrooms and is licensed for weddings. You have exclusive use of the house and grounds, including the Roman Garden, also licensed for civil ceremonies.

Mount Amelia is perched on top of one of North Norfolk’s few hills, with sea views and beautiful sunsets. Able to sleep 29 in the Hall and Cottages, it will be licensed for civil ceremonies from early next year.

At Houghton Hall, a wing will be available and the option to have a marquee in the grounds, with the stunning historic house as a backdrop. Couples will be photographed on the magnificent stone steps.

Next year, the Great Barn at Manor Mews in Tattersett will also be available, including a whole range of on-site accommodation for around 80 people. They will also be offering some surprise and limited availability venues – including Castle Rising.

Unique Norfolk Venues also cater for corporate and other events, including at a venue of your choice.

• Contact Jaymi on 01485 572 855/ 07882 320782 jaymi@uniquenorfolkvenues.co.uk www.uniquenorfolkvenues.co.uk

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KATY COE’S

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nd after her guests fell for Happy Valley too, Katy decided to turn the nine acre site into a wedding and events venue, complete with 17th century farmhouse, mature woodland, willow trees, a lake with two islands – and the way to many a groom’s heart – a 1950s Humber Super Snipe and vintage tractors.

“I always wanted to get married in Happy Valley, partly because my Grandparents rented a cottage there. Now my Dad farms there, that’s where it all started. Also because it’s incredibly beautiful and unspoilt, very much what Scott and I like.

“Scott, who’s a carpenter, spent the week before the wedding making a bridge to the island, outdoor tables, chairs and swings, and the men on the farm helped to tidy up. I got in the pond and raked it out, we all just clubbed in!

“Mum’s friends decorated the church, my

friend Jo Flowers did the bouquets and floral crowns, family friend, Caroline Hancock, made the incredible cake, our family friend Jenny Coles arranged canapés and the evening meal.”

Being a vintage girl (Katy owns Vintage Deli clothing) she had a reworked vintage dress by Shane at Vin Stitch, and travelled to church in the Humber, her Grandfather’s first car.

The bridesmaids travelled by vintage tractor and trailer. There were teepees, giant gold balls hanging from the weeping willow, Straw Balls on the island and Triston Finnis who manages local bands got six to play so there were acoustic sets throughout the evening.

“The dress code was your finest attire that

All Picture credit Tori Hancock

When Katy Coe married Scott Olive this summer, the venue was never in doubt. Katy had chosen where she wanted to get married years ago – Happy Valley near Massingham, part of her family’s farm.

you feel most comfortable in – I wanted it to be really laid back. Everyone said how amazing the venue was and Dad said we need to keep using this. It’s the perfect Norfolk venue - different from anywhere else. The farmhouse is a 4 star holiday let which sleeps eight. You can hire just the venue and do your own thing, or I can organise everything for you. It’s really flexible.”

• For more information call Katy on 07739 892144 or visit facebook.com/ WeddingVenueNorfolk

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NORTH NORFOLK WEDDINGS - THE DRESS Vintage Deli wedding dress at Sedgeford Hall.

Photos: Unique Norfolk Venues and Rebel Heart Photography Models Amanda Santos (left) and Rosanna Dunn (below)

At Narborough Hall.

Photo: Katherine Ashdown

The ‘frock’ dilemma

Wedding dress expert Katy Coe shares her top tips on the perfect dress for you.

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one are the days of crippling corsets and statement unmanageable skirts. For modern day brides it’s all about individuality and comfort. This teamed with the perfect style to suit your shape and you’re on to a winner.

A subtle colour in a wedding dress is now very much on trend alongside excessive veiling or floral crown. But don’t necessarily go with the current trends. Your gown will be timeless if you pick the right shape which flatters your figure. Once you’ve established this then you won’t waste time trying on endless dresses which don’t flatter you and knock your confidence.

It’s important to balance your proportions.

If you’re a pear shape then empire lines are very flattering. If you have curves then hiding the waist will do you no favours. It’s important to show off what you have and cover the areas which are your least favourite. The more athletic body shape can wear a dress with a plunging V to the back of the dress - this creates a very feminine look. If you’re tall and willowy then emphasise your elegance. You have the luxury of being able to create volume and shapes with fabric. Top heavy silhouettes with smaller legs and bums can be evened out by wearing halter necks and a plunging V which will slim down your top half.

When you’ve established your shape then the fun begins. Whether you’re going for a vintage wedding dress, new or second hand it’s important to keep an open mind and do your research. Many vintage boutiques will have vintage wedding dresses which won’t be displayed. If you give them a call then they can hand pick the right shapes and sizes for you to view. The larger bridal boutiques will have endless dresses. Again give them a call and get them to cherry pick the right shapes for your visit, the worst thing is wedding dress overload.

Make sure you’ve slept well and are full of energy. There’s no point going on the look out when you’re not feeling your best otherwise nothing will be perfect. You need to be decisive and clear headed and book an early appointment to view. The staff will also be a lot more willing to help in those early hours of the day rather than after a hard day selling.

Make sure whenever you try on your dress you are wearing the exact underwear and shoes that you will be wearing for the day. Take people close to you whose style opinions you value to give their honesty and help support your decisions. Do not take too many people as conflicting views can cause a lot of stress.

If you’re on a tight budget then surfing the internet and free ads can be really fun. If you

see something you like, be sure to ask lots of questions and get specific measurements throughout the dress including length from neck to hem. There’s nothing worse than finding a dress and its a few inches too short. See whether you can try before you buy. You don’t want to have endless dresses that aren’t quite right and your budget dress can turn out very costly.

• Katy Coe runs Vintage Deli clothing and has a great selection of vintage wedding dresses. 07739 892144 www.vintagedeli.co.uk Visit Vintage Deli at Hector’s Barn, 61 Manor Road, Dersingham, which launches on 8th October featuring a collaboration of local businesses including French, Moroccan and Scandinavian furniture.

ADDRESS BOOK - SEDGEFORD HALL SHOOT Venue Sedgeford Hall, Unique Norfolk Venues 01485 572855 Rebel Heart Photography 07776136668 Flowers by Flower 30 www.flower30.co.uk Hair and Makeup by Hairaid Shelter 07930220623 Head piece Melissa Morgan Designs www.melissamorgandesigns.co.uk NORTH NORFOLK LIVING AUTUMN 2013

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Your perfect North Norfolk Wedding!

From venues, wedding planning and stylish styling to cool photography, funky cars and chocolate delights, the North Norfolk Living team have done their homework!

Heacham Manor

VENUES Built around 1780, Congham Hall is set in 30 acres of beautiful grounds. They are licensed to hold civil ceremonies and can host weddings for small family gatherings or up to 100 people.

You can take over the hotel, grounds, spa and all 26 bedrooms. Contact caroline.wickham@ conghamhallhotel.co.uk www.conghamhallhotel.co.uk Congham Hall

Dating from 16th century, Heacham Manor Hotel is a stone’s throw from the coast with a license to perform wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships. Small receptions can be held within the main house and a marquee erected in the grounds for larger celebrations. You can hire the whole house including use of all 13 bedrooms. www.heacham-manor.co.uk 01485 536030 Cley Windmill boasts stunning views across Cley marshes and coastline. There are fantastic photo opportunities from the balcony and in the garden. It’s a flexible venue – for example you can hold just your ceremony there or make a real occasion of it, taking over the windmill which has accommodation for 16 with an optional self-catering cottage. www.cleywindmill.co.uk 01263 740209

STYLING Jo Griffiths of Vintage Home & Garden offers a wedding styling service. She says: “My styling is aimed to help people who may know what look and feel they love but have trouble ‘putting it together’. When it comes to weddings I work with the couple to understand their vision and my job is then to realise it for them, it’s all them and reflects their taste and personalities but put together by me.” www. coastandcountryhome.co.uk 01485 525 714 Laura Pocock of artmonger design will create a bespoke design to carry throughout your wedding stationery even down to the ‘save the date cards’ and ‘thank you’ cards. www.theartmonger.co.uk 01328 730 370 White China provides top drawer tableware, cutlery, glass and linen hire for events large and small, specialising in the elegant and understated as their name suggests, creating displays that will lift any dinner table, dining room or marquee. And they’ll even do the washing up! www.white-china.co.uk 01553 888 228

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Planning your big day!

Cley Windmill

Jaymi MaxwellTingey, Chief Wedding Planner at Unique Norfolk Venues shares her top tips Work out your budget before booking anything. Sit down together and be realistic.

Choosing a date This will be one to remember! Don’t forget that the time of year will also influence your choice of theme, decorations and flowers.

Booking your venue and church early is essential as these are the two things which are up booked first. Do it well advance to secure your preferred date.

Invitations Send ‘save the date’ cards out as soon as possible so your guests have plenty of notice. Send out invitations three or four months before your wedding.

Always put an RSVP date six weeks prior so you’re not chasing up guests at the last minute.

Your Perfect Picture When booking your photographer always allow as much as your budget permits as you will have these forever. Making sure you have a good relationship with your photographer is important as this will make you relaxed on the day so they can get the perfect shots.

Making it your own The wedding is about your personalities coming together and expressing them through your style or theme. Look for your decorations and colour scheme in magazines, photographs and websites, and make a mood board.

Don’t be afraid to be creative.

Don’t forget to enjoy your day and be happy!

• Unique Norfolk Venues 01485 572855/ 07882 320782

Vintage Home & Garden

ADDRESS bOOK FOR COVER PHOTO SHOOT Evissa Weddings (Araminta, organisation) 07791574407 / 07949673645 Camrovision Photography (Paul Macro) 07727644092 Flower30 (flowers) 07747014714 Gun Hill (suits) 01328 730015 Jordan burr (hair and makeup) 01263 712500 Oola boola (dresses) 07534230386 Picnic Fayre (props) 01263 740587 Plum (props) 01263 711572 Vintage Home and Garden (props) 01485 525714 Wedding Wheels next-the-Sea (car) 01328 821574 Wrought Iron and brass beds (bed and bedding) 01485521823

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BESPOKE CHOCOLATE WEDDING FAVOURS

Hen, Stag & Birthday Chocolate Workshops.

Call us for a bespoke theme.

The Chocolate Deli, Guild St, Little Walsingham.

NR22 6BV. 01328 820100

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JEWELLERy Urban Armour in Burnham Market specialise in contemporary and fashionable Sterling Silver jewellery. They are exclusive Norfolk stockists of Kate Chell Jewellery. North Norfolk is something of an inspiration for Kate whose passion for jewellery was fired whilst walking on Holkham Beach, where she found some beautiful pieces of sea glass. www.urbanarmour.co.uk 01328 738880; www. katechell.com

Crislu (all Sterling Platinum) Clear CZ Teardrops Bracelet £249; Clear CZ Teardrops Necklace £399; 9 cttw CZ earrings with pear cut drop £179; Urban Armour

Kate Chell Jewellery available from Urban Armour

PHOTOGRAPHERS Paul Macro from Camrovision Photography took our wedding supplement’s cover photograph and shot this issue’s front cover, crab boat Jean Robert, at Burnham Overy Staithe. He is a seasoned wedding and North Norfolk Living photographer who says: “My aim as a photographer is to put my clients at total ease. If you are relaxed it will shine through in the images so I always try to inject a little bit of fun into the proceedings.” www.camrovisionphotography.co.uk 07727644092

Evissa Weddings photo shoot by Paul Macro (right) from Camrovision Photography

Rebel Heart Photography at Sedgeford Hall

Rebecca Lindon is a fine art wedding photographer who uses natural light and shoots primarily on film. She is based in Norfolk but photographs nuptials around the country and further afield. Alongside weddings, Rebecca photographs boudoir, engagements, fashion and family sessions. www.rebeccalindon.com

Wedding Wheels-next-the-Sea (and above).

Photo by Paul Macro

Mike Chivers of Rebel Heart Photography is an experienced photographer who has got his shots with a difference down to a fine art, offering alternative and vibrant vintage wedding photography. rebelheartphotography. co.uk 07776136668 Mike is one of the hosts at the King’s Lynn Wedding Festival at King’s Lynn Town Hall on Sunday 6th October, along with Victoria Arndt of Faerie Wishes Weddings & Events, Katy Coe of Vintage Deli and Triston Finnis of Twisted Melon Promotions. They have cherry picked the best of their favourite local wedding suppliers to appear at the event. Free entry. www. facebook.com/NorfolkWeddingFestivals

Rebecca Lindon Groovy Campers Photo: www.andyfountainphotography.co.uk

Near and Far

TRANSPORT Add a touch of vintage sparkle with one of Wedding Wheels-next-the-Sea’s classics.

They have three beautifully restored 1960s cars: a luxurious Humber Super Snipe dripping with chrome and walnut veneer; a quirky Hillman Super Minx estate or the pure cool of their Hillman Super Minx convertible. www. weddingwheels-next-the-sea.co.uk 01328 821574 Or how about a chauffeur driven classic VW Campervan? Groovy Campers have ‘Bud, the wedding Dub’ a gorgeous 1956, dove blue split screen, (perfect for your something blue) which can take the bride or groom to the ceremony then on to the reception. www.groovy-campers. co.uk 01263 800345 Near and Far in Fakenham offer private hire, chauffeur and wedding services. Their

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executive MPV carries up to five people – perfect for parents and guests, and they have a Jaguar for the bride and groom. Chauffeur and manager Chris Cockrell has years of experience including driving Royalty, diplomats and high profile clients. Last year he was employed by the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) at the 2012 London Olympics, as chauffeur to the CEO, staff, VIP guests and athletes. 01328 853636 info@nearandfarfakenham.co.uk www.nearandfarfakenham.co.uk

WEDDING PLANNERS Araminta at Evissa Weddings organised the wedding photo shoot by Camrovision Photography on our supplement’s front cover.

Evissa can help plan weddings of all sizes and

budgets, doing as much or as little as you want them to, from planning the entire day and venue styling to providing lighting or flowers.

They offer a number of set packages, but couples are not limited to these. www.evissawedding.co.uk At Faerie Wishes Weddings & Events it’s all about the happy couple and making sure their wedding is “as smooth, enjoyable, memorable and more importantly as fabulous as it can be” says Victoria Arndt, whether you need their help from day one of the planning process or just on the day. They can assist with all aspects of planning your wedding including finding suppliers and running the day. victoria@faeriewishes.co.uk www.faeriewishes.co.uk

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We are a local professional company offering a top class reliable service

Chauffeur Driven Wedding Service

www.andyfountainphotography.co.uk

Fakenham 01328 853636 info@nearandfarfakenham.co.uk www.nearandfarfakenham.co.uk ADVANCED BOOKING ADVISABLE

Bud the Wedding Dub would love to be part of your special day, so please get in touch to discuss your plans

www.groovy-campers.co.uk Blakeney, North Norfolk 01263 800 345 “A magical venue for a very special event.

Just imagine the photos!� Thankyou

Tie the knot at Cley Windmill Cley Windmill is a highly sought after venue for wedding ceremonies and small, intimate wedding breakfasts and parties.

It also offers accommodation for up to 20 guests including a delightful suite for bride and groom.

With a full wedding licence, Cley Windmill can seat up to 20 guests for the wedding ceremony. Please call us and we will shape your very special and romantic day around your wishes.

Call 01263 740209

Accommodation

Dinners

Weddings

Parties and House-parties

Cley Windmill, Cley-next-the-Sea, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7RP www.cleywindmill.co.uk

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Sailing off into the sunset

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hether you’re having your wedding in the UK and are looking for the perfect honeymoon cruise, or fancy tying the knot during your trip, Hunstanton Travel Shop offer packages to suit everyone. Dealing with all the major cruise lines and tour operators, their experts can help to plan your dream getaway.

If you want to marry at sea or ashore during your trip, Hunstanton Travel Shop have their own wedding planner who liaises with the cruise lines and holiday companies. A wide range of itineraries are available including the Mediterranean, Caribbean and even Alaska. If you fancy a shore based ceremony, how about indulging your adventurous side? Waterfalls, glaciers, vineyards, coral reefs and even jungles are a few of the options available.

If you’re planning your honeymoon, then the world is your oyster. Almost all of Hunstanton Travel Shop’s cruise line partners offer honeymoon packages so you’ll be spoilt for choice – the Baltic and Norwegian Fjords, Mexico, America, or New Zealand to name but a few.

Luckily their cruise specialists are on hand to help you select the right package for you and make sure your honeymoon is a trip to remember.

• Hunstanton Travel Shop 01485 505005 www.facebook.com/hunstantontravelshop

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orfolk Chocolates offer a wide range of wedding services. Dessert table catering includes truffle trees, macaron pyramids, cupcakes, cake pops and chocolate patisserie such as their decadent chocolate tart. They can provide wedding favours and host hen parties for up to 20 at their own premises or at a venue for larger groups – chocolate truffle making parties are a particular favourite with brides to be. Norfolk Chocolates also have a small range of vintage china for hire. www.norfolkchocolates.co.uk 01328 878826 Fabulous Cake Company in Wells offer super stylish and delicious bespoke wedding, celebration and Belgian chocolate cakes. Whatever your theme or colour scheme, they will work closely with you to create a wedding cake that fits exactly with your special day.

They can make any size, shape, tiered, stacked or cupcake wedding cake and also offer small cake decorating classes – perfect if you fancy decorating your own wedding cake. www.fabulouscakecompany.co.uk 0800 6226448

Your Bridal Beauty Countdown

by Bec Williamson of The Retreat

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s a beauty therapist and bride to be (I’m getting married next May) I know how important it is to perfect your pre-wedding beauty regime. I can’t help find the perfect dress or groom but here is my ‘bridal beauty countdown’.

Three months to go…

• Perfect your daily skin care routine.

Cleanse, tone and moisturise every morning and evening. As a weekly boost exfoliate and do a mask.

• If budget allows book a course of facials (the Elemis Visible Brilliance facial is perfect for that flawless complexion) • Exfoliate and moisturise your body regularly – body brushing daily can shift a pound of toxins a day!

• Increase your water intake.

• Have a makeup trial(s) and book your make-up artist.

One month to go….

• Keep up with your skin care routine (have your last facial two weeks before your wedding day).

• Prepare your hands in advance of the big day and treat yourself to a manicure.

• If you are having a fake/spray tan then have a test run now.

One week to go…

• Don’t forget about your honeymoon – have your eyelashes tinted, have your legs/bikini/ underarms waxed and treat your feet to a pedicure.

• Tidy your eyebrows.

• If having a fake/spray tan, do this two days before.

• Relax – have a massage!

The day before…

• Get a manicure – CND Shellac power polish is perfect for a smudge and chip free finish.

• Relax and try to get an early night.

The Chocolate Deli in Walsingham offers personalised chocolate favours for your special day which are great as place settings. www. thechocolatedeli.co.uk 01328 820100

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The Big Day… • Give yourself plenty of time to get ready.

• Cleanse, tone and moisturise at least 30 minutes before your make up is applied.

• Apply your body lotion and perfume and allow to soak in well.

• Sit back, relax and let everyone else do the running about!

• Bec is a Beauty Therapist at The Retreat, Old Hunstanton www.retreat-spa.co.uk 01485 535376

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

HEADACHES! Linda Black of Tidal Therapies points out the link between neck and shoulder tension and headaches

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o you suffer from headaches? Do they worsen/occur when stressed or tired? The majority of my clients report some degree of neck and shoulder pain, which can be as a result of lifestyle - for example hunching over a desk/computer or too much gardening! This in turn can generate headaches in a number of areas across the scalp.

These headaches can be caused by various tight muscles in the neck and shoulders, which refer pain into the head in recognised patterns. For example, tightness in the main shoulder muscle refers pain into the base of the skull and behind the eye. So reaching for the

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painkillers doesn’t always work long term, as whilst alleviating the localised pain, they are not addressing the inherent cause of the headache.

Remedial massage works to free up the tension in the specific muscle group causing the pain. After a detailed consultation that looks at both medical history and lifestyle patterns, I treat the area using a variety of techniques specifically targeted to the release of tightness in the muscle fibres. This aids the pressure in the area and as a result eases headache pain.

In most instances clients feel an immediate reduction in headache pain however, as most muscle tension has built up over months -and in some cases years -it often takes between two and four treatments before clients are completely pain free.

After treatment I teach stretching exercises to do in the comfort of your own home and if appropriate

some self massage techniques in between appointments. Thereafter the application of heat in the form of a hot water bottle or wheatgrass bag helps to keep the muscle fibres warm and hydrated to prevent future tightening.

So the next time you reach for the painkillers, give some thought to your neck and shoulders! • Linda Black of Tidal Therapies is based in Holt, Kings Lynn and also at Creake Abbey Courtyard and can be contacted on 07854 001590. info@tidaltherapies.co.uk www.tidaltherapies.co.uk

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FOOD

Good versus Bad Carbohydrates Nutritionist Bo Tyler, explains the good guys from the bad guys when it comes to carbohydrates

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e get our energy, otherwise known as calories, from macronutrients – carbohydrates, proteins and fats. We need most of our energy to come from carbohydrates, often referred to as “carbs” because: • Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of fuel.

• Carbohydrates, broken down by the body into glucose, are easily used by the body for energy.

• All of the tissues and cells in our body can use glucose for energy.

• Carbohydrates are needed for the central nervous system, the kidneys, the brain, the muscles (including the heart) to function properly.

• Carbohydrates can be stored in the muscles and liver and later used for energy.

• Carbohydrates are important for intestinal health and waste elimination.

Carbohydrates should never be avoided as they are a crucial part of any healthy diet, but that doesn’t mean you are free to load up on cakes and biscuits to get your daily quota; it is important to understand that not all carbs are alike.

There’s much discussion about the good and bad carbohydrates. So how do you know which is which? The answer is both “simple” — and “complex” and requires an understanding of their chemical makeup and the impact they have on your body.

SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES Simple carbohydrates are composed of simple-to-digest, basic sugars that give you fast “hits” of sugar and therefore energy highs followed by deep troughs of both sugar and energy lows with no nutritional value for your body; their consumption places a great strain on the body and is linked to the development of many disease-states. In addition, they place your body in fat-storing mode putting the brakes on your body’s ability to break down your fat stores so the pounds pile on. The higher the sugar content and lower the fibre content, the worse the carbohydrate is for you.

Fruits and vegetables are actually simple carbohydrates — still composed of basic sugars, but very different to other foods in this category such as biscuits and cakes. The fibre and valuable nutrients wrapped up in fruits and vegetables are essential for the body and slow their digestion, making them more like complex carbohydrates.

The most important simple carbohydrates to restrict in your diet include: • Fizzy and soft drinks including fruit juices • Sweets • Syrups • Alcohol

• Sugar • White rice, white bread, and white pasta • Potatoes (which are technically a complex carb, but act more like simple carbs in the body) • Pastries, cakes, biscuits and desserts You can enjoy simple carbohydrates very occasionally, you just don’t want them to be a diet staple if you want to keep in good shape, perform optimally and look after your health.

COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES Complex carbohydrates, like whole grains and legumes, contain longer chains of sugar molecules which take more time for the body to break down and use which means that you will get lower amounts of sugars released at a more consistent rate, providing you with an even release of energy to keep you going throughout the day.

Picking complex carbohydrates over simple carbohydrates is a matter of making some simple substitutions when it comes to your meals. Have brown rice instead of white rice, have whole-wheat pasta instead of plain white pasta; have oats or no added sugar muesli instead of processed cereals or granolas.

Watch portions sizes though - unless you are exercising intensely you really don’t need that much.

GLYCAEMIC LOAD (GL) Describing carbs as being either simple or complex is one way to classify them, but another concept, the glycaemic load (GL), takes into account not only its glycaemic index (GI), how quickly and how high your blood sugar will rise after eating the carbohydrate contained in that food, as compared to eating pure sugar, but also the amount of carbohydrate in the food; its GL. A food can contain carbs that have a high GI, but if there is only a tiny amount of that carb in the food, it won’t really have much of an impact. An example of a food with a high GI but a low GL is watermelon, which of course tastes sweet, but is mostly water.

The bottom line: Just be sensible about the carbs you choose. Skip low-nutrient, high and fast sugar dessert, consider the levels of sugar and fibre in carbs, and focus on healthy whole grains, fruits, and veggies to get the energy and wide range of nutrients your body needs every day.

• To explore how to apply this to your diet to improve how you feel, how you perform or for health, call or email Bo on 07747 0084872 or bo@bonutritioncoaching.com

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PETS

Never too old!

To train a dog that is… David Brice, dog behaviourist and trainer, dispels the myth that you can only train young dogs.

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n my daily routine of visiting owners and their dogs either for training, or to solve dog behaviour issues I am often asked, “…is he/she too old to learn?” The answer is invariably, NO. We just need to make allowances for the older dog and make sure the motivation for them to learn is strong enough. Of course occasionally, in really old dogs there may be issues with cognitive dysfunction or mobility but in general, if approached sensibly a dog can be trained at any age.

Older dogs, may have many learned behaviours already – some of which may be inappropriate (to humans anyway). However, if you have an older dog or have taken on a rescue and want guidance then why not call in a qualified professional to help you? If you know how to train the behaviours you want, or even how to teach the dog an alternative to any inappropriate behaviour, then life becomes so much easier. You will need to be consistent, patient, and it may be hard work initially, but the rewards are really worth the effort - you should even find that the bond between you and your dog improves greatly, simply by helping him or her to understand exactly what it is you really want.

Methods of training dogs have, thankfully, progressed hugely in the last twenty years or so; modern, educated trainers understand about learning theory and motivation and will in most cases have spent years learning (and continue to do so) how to ply their trade without resorting to compulsion, bullying and abuse. There is no need for methods that involve yanking dogs around on choke chains, shouting, or forcing them to the floor, should they dare to do something that displeases the ‘trainer’ or owner.

Training sessions should be relaxed and fun whilst being educational for both the owner and their dog. They should be based on a combination of reward, positive association and an understanding of how the dog’s mind actually works. Breed does of course have a bearing on the approach to training, although there are also a few dated ideas about what different breeds can and cannot do. Ultimately, please remember that whatever breed your dog may be, he or she, is still an individual with their own personality, quirks and abilities – whether these be age related or not.

• David Brice DipCABT (COAPE)NOCN One to one behaviour consultations and training in your own home.

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FOOD AND DRINK

Wild eating!

Chef Na Hansell extols the virtue of game.

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here are lots of good reasons to cook and eat game: it’s fresh, being shot, hung and dressed often where it has been reared or by a butcher or game dealer close by; it’s ‘free range’ in the truest sense, having roamed free across the countryside feeding on a diet of grain and wild berries; and it’s healthy - game, whether it’s game birds such as pheasant or partridge or deer for venison are all active animals so the meat is rich in protein, low in fat and bursting with flavour.

I have grown up with and experienced first hand plenty of game in its live format - chasing pheasants out of thorny covers in the Scottish Borders, waving flags furiously at high-speed grouse in the Highlands and most recently taking delivery of several dozen fresh Norfolk partridge to pluck and clean in the warm Indian summer sunshine.

With game, all that is needed is a light touch in the cooking, enhancing the natural flavours with some well chosen ingredients. There

are some classic combinations pheasant and apple, partridge and pear (obviously...), duck and cherry, venison and juniper, the common theme being naturally growing fruits and berries. Fresh herbs will subtly enhance the flavour of game dishes thyme is particularly good - fresh and slightly woody.

It is important to keep game moist.

The meat is often very lean and will benefit from very quick cooking, very slow cooking or being marinated or basted well. • Na Hansell Lifestyle.

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HERE IS THE RECIPE THAT I MAKE WITH NORFOLK GAME

Pheasant with Chorizo and Thyme • 1 tbsp cooking oil • 250g chorizo, cut into slices 8mm thick • 1 large onion, peeled and cut into wedges • 1 pheasant, cut into portions, still on the bone • 150ml stock • 150ml cream or creme fraiche • 4 tsp roux (melted butter and flour cooked together briefly), optional • Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 150C. Heat an ovenproof casserole dish on the hob and cook the chorizo for a few minutes until it starts to brown and the juices run. Remove and add the onion and a tbsp oil. Cook for 4-5 minutes until soft then add to the chorizo. Add the pheasant pieces and fry for 5 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Drain any excess oils from the own and add the chorizo and onion, along with the stock and thyme sprigs.

Bring to a simmer then place in the oven for 30 - 45 minutes until cooked and tender. Strain off the cooking liquid and heat in a small pan. Degrease in a gravy jug if you like - the fat rises to the top and then the rest of the juices can be poured off the bottom. Add the cream, bring to the boil and cook uncovered for a few minutes to thicken. Add the roux and cook for a further 5 minutes if you prefer a thicker sauce. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper then pour back into the casserole.

Serve with some Puy lentils or creamy mashed potato with parsnip and apple.

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…And a drop to go with it!

Lee Newstead , resident wine buff from Adnams’ wine store at Holkham suggests a drop or two to go with your game.

As September sets in, so does the English shooting season, butchers countrywide begin to stock this year’s game.

Which wine’s will work with these varied meats?

With new season roast partridge or pheasant, I suggest the Moulin Gassac Classic with 45% Syrah, 30% Carignan, 15% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache. It has balanced acidity, acceptable complexity and structure to run along side the finest cooking and at £6.99 it’s a steal.

For something a little more premium, try the Givry pinot noir at £14.49. Its savoury texture will compliment your every mouthful and for a quality red Burgundy, its fantastic value for money.

With richer and more robust game, Wood Pigeon, Duck or Venison, something more weighted will be in order; for this the magnificently balanced Gouguenheim Malbec Reserve.

Its smokey but subtle oak, red fruited acidity and dark fruit bite make this exceptional wine a winner and at just £11.99, Amazing!

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ART

North Norfolk Gallery Round Up Amanda Loose picks out some of the art world’s highlights for the coming months

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he Red Dot Gallery in Holt will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the birth of internationally renowned artist Robert Heindel this autumn, in what looks set to be an exciting exhibition for art and dance lovers alike.

Born in Toledo, Ohio, Heindel started to paint dance and dancers in the late 1970s. In 1984 he was invited to work with The Royal Ballet in London and his painting of Sir Frederick Ashton (then Artistic Director) is now in the National Portrait Gallery collection.

Heindel also painted the likes of Darcey Bussell and worked with ballet companies around the world including the American Ballet Theatre and the San Francisco Ballet. Diana, Princess of Wales named him as her favourite artist.

Colin Rawlings at Red Dot says: “I worked for Heindel for the last twenty years of his life – acting as agent and publisher. October 1st would have been his 75th Birthday (sadly he died back in 2005), so to celebrate this anniversary, we will stage the exhibition ‘DANCE & DANCERS’ – The work of Robert Heindel from 1st to 20th October. The exhibition will include the opportunity to see a few examples of his original work alongside a selection of limited edition silkscreen prints.

“It’s a pleasure to be surrounded by Heindel’s work. As I look at paintings and drawings created twenty and thirty years ago they still seem fresh and current.

For anyone with a genuine interest in classical and contemporary ballet, Heindel hits the mark. His ability to capture a body in motion is superb.”

North Norfolk’s fishermen, reed cutters and bait diggers are the inspiration for Jane Hodgson’s exhibition Working North Norfolk at Pinkfoot Gallery in Cley from 27th October to 10th November, to coincide with the publication of her first book Working North Norfolk – An Artist’s Story (Red Hare Publishing Ltd) The book and exhibition are a celebration of our traditional coastal industries, with stunning plein air paintings including the Cley and Brancaster reed cutters and bait diggers, the Sheringham crabbers and local mussel fishermen. She is a familiar figure at our North Norfolk harbours in all weathers and will be inside for a change signing copies of her book at the exhibition launch on 27th October from 12-4pm at Pinkfoot Gallery Internationally known for his photography, Harry Cory Wright will be exhibiting a collection of his minimalist drawing and paintings at the Burnham Grapevine from 13th October for two weeks. In another first, the gallery will be hosting a sale of 18th and 19th century oils and watercolours in late October. Further details of both events can be found at www.burnhamgrapevine.co.uk Just down the road, is SALT glass studios in Burnham Thorpe, a Highly Commended Awardee at the Glass Art Prize 2013. They are exhibiting an exciting new series of glass-print sculptures in their studios’ Gallery until November. The pieces are inspired by the unique North Norfolk marshland and marine forms using traditional processes from kiln cast or free blown to screen-printing.

SALT also runs a great range of glass and print courses throughout the year, ranging from Glass Printmaking, Glass Blowing to Kiln Fusing and Sand Casting.

All ages welcome, children accompanied by adults. No experience required. Visit www.saltglassstudios.co.uk for further information.

Burnham Grapevine, Burnham Market 01328 730125 Pinkfoot Gallery, Cley 01263 740947 The Red Dot Gallery, Holt 01263 710287 SALT glass studios, Burnham Thorpe 01328 738873

TOP: The Blue Dress, Robert Heindel at The Red Dot Gallery ABOVE: Trevor Back in Early by Jane Hodgson.

Pinkfoot Gallery LEFT: Glass Print Kiln Blown. SALT glass studios BELOW: Harry Cory Wright at Burnham Grapevine Gallery

A date for the diary: the popular North Norfolk Arts and Crafts Fair will be held for the third year in Swanton Novers Village Hall. The fair will feature 20 of Norfolk’s finest artists and makers including ironwork and sculpture by Holkham Forge, fine silver jewellery

by Madeleine Spencer, boiled wool clothing by Mims Heritage, and stone carving by Teucer Wilson. A pop up tearoom will be provided by local farm shop Back to the Garden.

November 16th 10am-4pm; November 17th 11am-4pm. £1.50 entry, includes a printed guide to the show.

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Working North Norfolk, An Artist’s Story

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Jim Keeping The Boat Steady Cloudy Day on the Mussel Beds, Brancaster

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GARDENING

THE NORTH NORFOLK VEG PATCH with Trish le Gal

Popular perennials

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ith the weather all over the place, I am grateful for the reliable performance of the perennials I grow. These include asparagus, rhubarb, seakale, sorrel and globe and Jerusalem artichokes. Now is a good time to prepare the ground. Dig the ground deeply, manure well and get rid of perennial weeds. Leave it over the winter and re-weed before setting out. Rhubarb can go in any time between October and April; the rest are spring planted. Decorative plants, they fit easily into a border plan. Asparagus is the exception, as it doesn’t tolerate competition.

Asparagus: It is possible to grow these from seed sown in the spring but I’ve been disappointed with the size of the spears. You want F1 male crowns as self-seeded volunteers are a nuisance – the worst weeds you can get in the asparagus bed.

Rhubarb: Transplant a root and shoot sliced off from another plant (at least four years old). These are heavy feeders but will reward you well. Force individual plants alternate years. Come and find me on my plot at the Wells East End allotments on November 28th or 29th around midday if you want a crown. Just ask anyone down the central access road where Trish’s plot is and bring a bag.

SEAKALE: A native to the UK, this is delicious.

This is a large attractive plant that gives no trouble and can be blanched every year.

SORREL: I grow a broad leaved variety that is excellent for sauces and soups and a buckler leaf that goes well in salad. I also have high hopes for a very attractive red-veined type that I bought recently from Bryan, The Garden Farmer, at Creake Abbey Farmers’ Market.

GLOBE ARTICHOKES: Can be grown successfully from seed. Offsets will also take root and provide sturdy plants.

JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES: Easily grown from tubers, the challenge is to limit the numbers of plants in an established bed to get large ones to eat. I grow Fuseau, the smooth skinned variety which is easier to clean than the knobbly one.

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Walker’s Wanders Longer than a stroll, shorter than a route march our ‘wanders’ with the late Phil Walker are back due to popular demand. We are repeating a few of the favourites.

They will help you discover the heartland of North Norfolk and its lovely coast

Let’s go: To a magical place near Wells where skylarks sing the secrets of our ancestors.

Iron Age warriors built a fortress here called Warham Camp more than two thousand years ago. Now it’s ours to share with just the birds, bees and butterflies.

Chalkhill Blue Butterfly

You’ll walk: Less than three miles up, around and down on road and meadow. Take the family and your time, there’s a lot to appreciate.

Find it: Ordnance Survey Explorer 251 Grid: 947417 Route: Start from the car park opposite The Three Horseshoes pub at Warham, three miles off the A149 coast road. Walk inland and uphill for half-a-mile on the road signposted Wighton, cross the humpbacked bridge then look for a metal gate decked with signs on your right.

Take the ivy-hedged lane to the small wooden gate. The fort rears up from the farmland in front of you. Explore the ditches and inner circle of 1.5 hectares, walk along the river then wend your way back.

Kingfisher

Map by Dave Brice Pause at: The medieval church of All Saints has lost its tower but still has a memorial to a towering sportsman. The rector, Henry Cattell, captained England at Rugby in 1900.

The river: From the humpback bridge admire a lovely chalk stretch of the 18-mile long Stiffkey, home to brown trout, heron, kingfisher and otter. Barn owls hunt along its banks, too.

The fort: Most striking, best preserved and evocative of the five Iron Age Norfolk settlements of the warlike Iceni and the only one with a double ditch. Stand on the 30ft high chalk walls, and imagine what a formidable fortress it was when Boudicca’s forebears built it about 150BC when a wooden stockade on top would have made it impregnable. A partial excavation in 1959 has told us little other than it may have sheltered about 1,000 inhabitants with livestock and precious horses whereas today only 200 people live in sleepy Warham below. Pieces of pottery and tiles reveal the

Romans used it too. More precious tribal gold torcs and bracelets have been found in Norfolk than the whole of Britain, but none have turned up here. Don’t be tempted to try your luck: metal detectors are banned.

Flora & fauna: Home to all the farmland birds: Lapwing, Linnet, Goldfinch, Yellowhammer.

Water mint and wild thyme perfume the air, yellow rock rose and purple pyramidal orchid attract a host of butterflies, but watch especially for the dainty Brown Argus, Common Blue and rarer Chalk-hill Blue. Take flower and butterfly field guides and go in warmer part of the day.

Best time: Dawn or dusk especially around

midsummer. Then it’s truly lonely and mystical and the ghosts are friendly now.

Meditate under the gnarled, lightning-shattered evergreen oak. Are those Boudicca’s initials carved in the bark?

Walkies: Cattle sometimes graze around here otherwise well-trained dogs can run free.

Last orders: The Three Horseshoes is a genuine Norfolk pub so deliciously oldfashioned it doesn’t do chips or credit cards.

Between here and the church fortify yourself with a prayer, a home-cooked pie and a pint.

Heavenly.

Thanks to Phil’s lovely wife Sharon for permission to print this walk.

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BOOKS

Graveyards and Books Fests and Afternoon Tea!

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admit it. My dive into Peter Stanford’s latest book, How to Read a Graveyard was a little tentative, purely based on the title you understand.

Being what Peter calls a “cemetery-avoider” (and there are a goodly number of us these days) I wasn’t sure this subject matter was quite for me. But I was wrong.

It’s fascinating stuff.

Peter takes us on a tour of ten graveyards, including The Scavi in Rome, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh, The Commonwealth War Graves in Northern France, and much closer to home, St Margaret’s Church in Burnham Norton, reading from them the history of our ancestors’ burial practices, their attitudes towards death and religion, and indeed about the times in which they lived and died. All this contrasts with our modern reluctance to think about death, the inevitable, which still manages, the author concludes “to take us by surprise.”

His chapter on the churchyard at St Margaret’s, Burnham Norton is perhaps the most personal. Peter spends as much time as he can in North Norfolk and wants to be buried at St Margaret’s, “this classic English churchyard”, as do the two men he encounters there – local poet, Kevin Crossley-Holland, and Derek Woodhouse, who has dug all the graves there since 1977.

Peter’s reading of this country churchyard which overlooks Scolt Head and the sea beyond, is one steeped in our ecclesiastical and social history and yet also in the local landscape and people. It is perhaps no coincidence that this chapter’s epigram comes from Thomas Gray’s ‘Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard’.

One of the extra features of the e-book version of How to Read a Graveyard is a photographic essay shot in the Burnham parish graveyards (Overy, Westgate, Sutton and Norton).

How to Read a Graveyard is a compelling read - thought provoking, full of history and colour, of course often incredibly moving, sad and also chilling, with tales of grave robbers and mortsafes, body snatchers and ghosts, but at times humorous. It’s also a good lesson in the art of reading what’s around you.

How to Read a Graveyard Journeys in the Company of the Dead

by Peter Stanford (Bloomsbury, £16.99 Hardback) E-book also published by Bloomsbury Peter will be giving a tour of the graveyards around the Burnhams on Saturday 2nd November, as part of The Burnham Market Book Festival • www.burnhambookfestival.co.uk from 1st to 3rd November. For tickets call Whitehouse Bookshop on 01328 730 270 or email whitehousebooks@yahoo.com BRIARFIELDS BOOKFEST Calling all book lovers! Briarfields in Titchwell will be holding their third Bookfest on Sunday 6th October, with local author Roy McLarty discussing his first novel, the thriller, Snake in the City. Roy will speak at 3pm and take questions from the audience, which will be followed by

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afternoon tea.

The idea for Snake in the City came from a true story about a London bank employee who stole half a million pounds from a dormant account and went on a spending spree. He managed to hide the theft until auditors noticed his Savile Row suit. Roy wondered what would have happened if the money had been invested rather than spent.

Scottish born Roy, who is an associate tutor at the University of East Anglia, will also share details of his soon to be published second novel, The Reluctant Plotter. He says: “What happens when a gangster becomes a politician and uses his wealth so successfully that he might be the next Prime Minister? Well that’s the scenario of The Reluctant Plotter. This man is competent and he’s on the way to the top and that’s what worries the plotters.”

• Bookfest tickets (£10 each, including Briarfields’ Posh Afternoon Tea) from Briarfields, Titchwell, or call 01485 210742 / email info@ briarfieldshotelnorfolk.co.uk

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All that it’s ‘quacked’ up to be…

Editor Lin Murray is really quite excited about a new drinking and dining establishment in North Norfolk!

Chef-owner Ben Handley All images: www.craigjacob.co.uk

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very once in a while you come across a pub or restaurant that ticks quite a few of your boxes. A place that you really look forward to visiting yourself and with friends and family in tow.

For me, it is a place that is pleasing to the eye on arrival, well tended and tidy outside. There is always a friendly greeting from the staff, who ever happens to be nearest the door at your time of arrival.

You can drop in for a quick drink or stay for a leisurely meal. There is a pleasing balance between a highly regarded restaurant and a good local pub – a difficult combination to achieve. You can take Fido as dogs are welcome in the bar, the garden and some tables inside.

For the beer buffs there’s well kept real ale on draft and a well-chosen wine list. There’s a wood burner to gather Perfect for that round in the winter.

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kitchen can turn out a good plate of risotto whether the head chef is on duty or not.

Risotto is always my test dish. If they can make a good risotto they get my interest. My ideal pub/restaurant must pass this test with flying colours. The food should be inventive but not ridiculous and pay more than just lip service to local provenance and sensibly size portions. The scallops were to die for! Best I’ve ever tasted – Sorry Rick Stein! Served with delicious black pudding they were perfectly cooked, still glistening in the centre Last but by no means least – the service. The staff at my perfect pub/restaurant must grasp with gusto that they are the ambassadors for the establishment and understand that how they go about their job is often the clincher for a good visit.

They must be enthusiastic about the food and drink they serve.

Where am I then? I’m at

the Duck in Stanhoe!

I know it’s early days, as new owners Ben and Sarah Handley have only been in residence since early summer and this is their very first place of their own, but I have very good feelings about this one.

There are two lovely bedrooms to let also, perfect for a long weekend this autumn/winter.

• The Duck Inn, Burnham Road, Stanhoe, Norfolk PE31 8QD 01485 518 330 info@duckinn.co.uk www.duckinn.co.uk

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The Shepherdess Eroica Mildmay meets shepherdess Sarah Jenkins

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e’re all familiar with the shepherd, the Middle Eastern Biblical figure who has taken the main stage for centuries, and not just in the Nativity scene, but as a cultural and even a sub-religious icon – just think of all those Christmas cards! Much less so, the shepherdess, for perhaps, in such a maledominated society, the very notion of a woman wandering away from the safety of human habitation, and into the countryside was dangerous for her. Or, perhaps the truth is that she was out there all the time, but just keeping a little closer to home, although she didn’t feature in the picture because she was female.

Who knows?

But, the shepherdess as a popular pastoral icon came very much to the fore, after it came to light that as Queen of France (1774-1792) Marie Antoinette enjoyed dressing up as ‘a simple shepherdess’, something that, as we all know, was to do her no favours later on amongst the genuine peasant population.

In Britain, there had been references to a children’s game called “Bo-Peep”, from the 1500’s, and to ‘play Bo Peep’ had long been in use (although it is unclear exactly why) The Young Shepherdess

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“Sarah refers to her craft as ‘dialogue’. You have to learn ‘sheepdog’ let’s say, in the same way you would have to learn Spanish.” since the 1300’s to refer to the punishment of being stood in a pillory. Rather ironic in Marie Antoinette’s case, as her ‘(Little) Bo Peep’ role-playing contributed to her demise on a guillotine platform in 1793. The nursery rhyme classic ‘Little Bo Peep’ then came into being in 1805.

The shepherdess continued to feature throughout the 1800’s in classical paintings too, notably in those by the French Realism painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau. His oil paintings of ‘The Young Shepherdess’ (1885) and ‘The Shepherdess’ (1889) are both iconic images, showing both an innocent, and then, a more capable, slightly defiant young woman who has an air of confidence about her.

Which brings us nicely to the assured world of Sarah Jenkins; a woman very much at one with her flock and her sheepdogs. It has to be a triangular relationship because the only other thing that breaks up in such a fragmentary fashion as a panicked flock of sheep is probably a blob of mercury, and so dogs are absolutely key in keeping control. Sarah refers to her craft as ‘dialogue’. You have to learn ‘sheepdog’ let’s say, in the same way you would have to learn Spanish. Her language skills are exemplary, having represented England twice in international sheepdog trials, and she now teaches dog-handling to other working shepherds, farmers and those who just want a companion dog in a modest smallholding environment. She will also deal with any dog with behavioural problems.

In the past, Sarah has done ‘ranch-scale’ shepherding with thousands of sheep, a veritable moving sea of livestock, but it’s a hard

life. Her current operation has scaled down to a 150 mixed sheep and rare breeds which she sells, namely Norfolk Horn, Southdown, Scottish Blackface, Ryeland, Herdwicks and Cheviots. And, that’s tough enough! Just think of last winter, something we recall together as she goes through a list of her specialist armystandard outer wear needed to cope with such harsh conditions.

Sarah says rural life and proper animal welfare is an instinct, one we are parting company with. She feels that the public seem to be cast more than ever in a voyeuristic role when they come to watch trials, in turn casting the farming community into a fairground attraction. To this end, she is now a big supporter of The Countryside Restoration Trust, a charity dedicated to promoting the successful interaction between practical farming, the wider countryside and its wildlife …. But, on the plus side, she insists that the shepherdess is not a rare breed, no, far from it, with many more women coming into the fold because of the recession. As farmers contract out for extra work, the farmer’s wives are stepping into the breach. Both of Sarah’s daughters are competent sheepdog handlers, having assimilated it as a skill from when they were very young, so with the country instinct clearly running in this family, the shepherdess is here to stay . . .

• To see more go to website www.mayfieldsfarm.co.uk Call Sarah Jenkins on 01362 683337 or 07724 193400 or email sarah@mayfieldsfarm.co.uk to visit Mayfields Farm, Reepham Road, Foulsham, Norfolk NR20 5PS

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Wool Week Saturday 19 October NWT Cley Marshes Come along to see spinning, weaving, knitting and other wool craft demonstrations. Plus lambs from NWT’s flying flock! Free. www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk Apple Day Sunday 20 October Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse Celebrate the very best of autumn with all things appley – pressing, tasting, buying and naming. More information www.museums. norfolk.gov.uk Owl Prowl Saturday 26 October 6pm.

Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve £12 per person with fish and chip supper. If it is wet there will be an illustrated talk. Please book in advance on 01328 856788 For further information visit www.hawkandowl. org/sculthorpe The Spooky Express 26 October to 3 November Bure Valley Railway “The Spooky Express”. Trains will operate throughout each day from both Aylsham and Wroxham Stations. To make this a truly family friendly event, the Railway is giving free travel for every child when accompanied by a fare-paying adult (maximum of 2 children per adult, train only). No prior booking required.

For further information contact: Bure Valley Railway 01263 733858 or visit www.bvrw.co.uk

Holkham Halloween Horrors 27 to 31 October Holkham Hall The spider population at Holkham will be weaving a web of spooky intrigue for Halloween this year when all sorts of shapes and sizes of spiders will be in residence to provide a spine-chilling experience.

Every day there will be plenty to challenge those who are brave enough. A giant web maze woven on the grass in the Walled Gardens will entice everyone to hunt for more spiders, and if visitors have not had enough of these arachnids, craft activities to make their own eight-legged creature to take home will guarantee a reminder of their terrifying encounters. Visitors are invited to come dressed for the occasion and join in the fancy dress parade - perhaps after having some gory grazes and weeping wounds added to their ensemble by the face painting team. For further information go to www.holkham.co.uk/html/Halloween2013 Halloween Trails Tues 29 October, Bacton wood (NR28 9UE) Wed 30 October, Holt Country Park (NR25 6SP) Open from 10.30am. Closes at 12.30pm £2 per child. Adults free. Children must be with an adult.

Big Boom Friday 8 November 7.30pm Norwich Castle The brand new Big Boom! event, which replaces

Sparks in the Park, will give everyone the chance to watch the Guy Fawkesinspired fireworks night – and all for free. For further information visit www.norwich.gov.uk Orienteering Sunday 17 November Roydon & Grimstone Heaths Newcomers of all ages and families are particularly welcome and help for beginners will be available. If you have never tried the sport before, or simply want to get out in the countryside and take a run or walk with a bit of navigational challenge, why not come along and have a go. Registration from 10.00 - 12 noon.

Event finishes by 2.30. Families £8; Seniors £7, Juniors £2 (Club members receive £2 discount) For more information visit www.norfolkoc.co.uk or contact Nicky Nicholls 01603 781411 • For more fun outside visit www.funoutside.co.uk NORTH NORFOLK LIVING AUTUMN 2013

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MOTORING

Good grief! An affordable 4x4 DACIA DUSTER –DUSTER LAURÉATE dCi 110 4x4

By Brian Vertigen

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ost of us remember last winter and the icy roads throughout Norfolk.

Most will also remember seeing the owners of those high powered rear wheel drive German cars making very heavy weather of the weather conditions.

The obvious answer is a 4x4 drive vehicle – but they usually come at a price. That was until recently – we now have the Dacia Duster.

On the face of it the price tag is so outrageous and seemingly impossible that there must be a catch.

But in fact buy a new Duster and you will have a good looking, well built compact SUV with a spacious interior, with all the backing of Renault and Nissan technology. The cheapest Duster is around £9,000, but that is only 2 wheel drive and really is a poverty spec model – no radio, alloy wheels, or air con.

But we wanted a 4x4 version and those start at £11,000 with a 1.6 litre petrol engine. Specify the much better diesel engine from Renault and the price jumps to £13,500. But you still don’t get air con or alloy wheels.

If you want those, it’s the Laureate model at £15,000. While this includes a spare wheel, air con and alloy wheels, you can easily spend another £2,000 on such items as metallic paint, ESC, various packs and a five or seven year warranty.

But heck that is still a lot cheaper than all other 4x4 models on the road – for instance the cheapest Skoda Yeti 4x4 is around £19,000.

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Renault. Left hand drive versions still come from there, but UK right hand drive models come from the new state of-the art factory in Chennai, India, presumably because India still drives on the left and has RHD vehicles as standard.

A nice surprise when you get behind the wheel is that it does not feel cheap. It is well put together with no rattles or squeaks and is surprisingly comfortable.

The six speed gearbox (another Renault/Nissan part) is good but first gear is very low ratio. On the road the car obviously has rather soft springing and there is a pronounced roll and wallow on country roads.

The 110 dCi diesel engine gives the Duster a top speed of 104 mph and it’s on board computer said I averaged 47 mpg (the official figure is 53) and 0-60 mph is a respectable 12.5 secs.

Brakes are good (Bosch) although discs are only on the front, the rear has nine inch drum brakes. You can select 2WD or 4WD at the turn of a knob.

Overall the Duster is an attractive, spacious and effective 4x4 vehicle available for a lot less than you would expect. Will it be reliable? - Only time will tell, but it comes with a good pedigree from Renault and Nissan.

It may have some old, but proven technologies on board, but overall it is relevant, effective, cheap and well built. It can be seen at the Renault/ Dacia dealership, Wests in Kings Lynn.

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