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The Essex Sunshine Coast -Tendring Coast & Countryside Whether you visit Clacton-on-Sea with its award winning beaches and stunning seafront gardens or the historic port of Harwich you are sure to find something that everyone will enjoy on the Essex Sunshine Coast. The surrounding area boasts picturesque villages steeped in history and beautiful unspoiled country landscapes

making this area a perfect destination for a long weekend break to a family or group holiday.

The annual Clacton Air Show will dominate our shores on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th August.

Fantastic flying displays will take place over the two days with two lead flights, the spectacular Vulcan

bomber on the Thursday and the world famous Red Arrows on the Friday. In addition to the flying displays there will be ground entertainment and exhibitions for the duration of the event and Radio Airshow provided by BBC Essex.

Accommodation ranges from holiday parks through to old style inns, bed and breakfasts and luxury hotels where prices remain competitive best to book early to visit events to avoid disappointment!

With easy links by road, train, coach, ferry and plane and the centre of London only an hour or so away, makes it an easily accessible destination. You can park for free in our Council run car parks (except Holland Haven and Walton-on-the-Naze) from 3pm to 6am.

Call 01255 686633 or log on to www.essex-sunshine-coast.org.uk For Clacton Air Show log on to www.clactonairshow.com

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We’ve been getting some wonderful compliments about our website, which has been very encouraging, and I’m glad to say we’re adding more and more to it every day.

The site now has some fabulous new sections: everything from Retail Therapy and Health & Beauty to Finance, Art & Antiques and Interiors and lots more. We’re also getting an amazing number of events submitted by you, so thank you and please keep them coming! This month’s magazine is another jam-packed affair and full of lots of summer ideas – let’s just hope we get some sunshine to go with them!

John Boston, Editor 8 INTERVIEW Soprano Laura Wright performs at an arts event organised by her mother, Caroline Wright.

12 AROUND THE REGION Lots of regional delights to discover.

17 PROPERTY Paul Harris of Fine & Country with top tips on worthwhile renovation projects.

21 INTERIORS Fenella Fairrie with ideas for the home to keep you cool this summer.

25 BATHROOMS Sarah Lee looks at the one room the family likes to fight over.

28 POOLS Installing a swimming pool at home? Here’s some need-to-knows.

31 GARDENING Bring the Mediterranean to your back garden.

35 FOOD & DRINK Italian restaurants, cocktail bars, patio dining – and claim your free Costa Coffee.

45 FASHION Look good and feel cool as you head for the beach.

49 HEALTH Glue Ear in children needs to be spotted early.

53 MONEY Martin Lewis with tips to combat rising energy prices.

55 CONSUMER Changing energy supplier? Dean Dunham on your rights.

57 MOTORING Sue Cooke takes the SEAT Exeo for a spin.

59 EDUCATION Learning for leisure.

OutEast 60 INTERVIEW John Bultitude talks to Brian Conley about his role as Fagin in Oliver!

63 ARTS A round-up of some great exhibitions coming to the region.

69 SUMMER KIDS Looking for ways to keep the kids amused in the holiday? Look no further.

74 LINCOLNSHIRE The stunning town of Stamford and an interview with Elizabeth Inman, of The Burghley Horse Trials.

85 CAMBRIDGESHIRE All the county’s top events this month.

91 NORFOLK The beautiful Broads, Sunny Hunny, and events for July.

107 HERTFORDSHIRE Festival fun in Hitchin and all the month’s events.

115 BEDFORDSHIRE Lots of events and a look around Leighton Buzzard.

121 SUFFOLK Events around the county this month and a trip around Woodbridge and Long Melford.

143 ESSEX Lots of great events to enjoy this month.

146 SPOTLIGHT A chat with grand illusionist Sean Alexander.

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The BIG interview

Out of Water Suffolk soprano Laura Wright performs as part of an extraordinary arts event on Holkham beach in August. Sarah Lee met Laura and her mother Caroline, who is organising the event.

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t seemed rather apt that the day I met Caroline Wright to chat about her project ‘Out of Water’, I stepped dripping into her studio at Wysing Arts Centre, having been caught in one of our unseasonal June downpours. Water is going to be something of a theme for this live performance what with it being staged on the beach at Holkham, in Norfolk.

When the Press Release for this event first landed on my desk I was intrigued to learn more about what promised to be a ‘beach spectacular’, with some pretty heavy weight performers, composers and artists lending their talent (including Caroline’s own daughter, the Soprano singer, Laura Wright).

There’ll be three separate early morning performances at the end of August but Caroline, despite my probing for details, was clearly keen to retain a little mystery about the event, so that the audience will not be explicitly sure of what they will see and experience at 8am in the morning on the vast sands of Holkham Beach.

The press description promises, “A large group of singers and swimmers drawn from across the region will strike out towards the water’s edge until they span the wide expanse of beach. An audience of 100 will don wireless headphones and experience stories of endeavor, of swimming, of

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sinking, interweaved with haunting music, lifeguard drills, calls for help and struggles for breath.” So far, so fascinating.

A week or so earlier I’d managed to have a quick telephone chat with Laura, a student at the Royal College of Music, to ask whether she was excited about her involvement with the project and how she felt about collaborating with her mum. Laura’s confidence and sophistication belie her 21 years and though she was rushing from an interview with Sky television there was nothing in her manner to suggest that she felt any less delighted to be talking to me than her previous interviewer at an

international news channel. As she was on her way back to University with plans to hole up in the library and study all day, it’s impressive to learn that Laura is widely lauded as Britain’s most exciting soprano singer who’s recently recorded the official anthem for the Commonwealth and by special request, performed this song, ‘Stronger as One’, in front of the Queen as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Impressive stuff indeed.

Laura’s success has been fairly meteoric with more than a million sales of her first album ‘The Last Rose’ and a recently released second album ‘Glorious’ already receiving critical acclaim. Though ‘Out of Water’ is entirely different to the kind of performance that she is used to, Laura tells me that she’s thrilled to be collaborating with her mother, who she is clearly very close to, and to be involved with something a little out of the ordinary which challenges her to use her voice in a different way. Of course, she also welcomes the opportunity to work with the renowned composer, Jocelyn Pook whose film scores include Gangs of New York and Eyes Wide Shut. I wonder whether the early morning starts are going to present her with any problems and she, surprisingly cheerfully, explains that as it takes some time for a voice to warm up she

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will actually have to wake several hours before the performance to ensure that her voice is at its best.

That’s dedication for you! But it strikes me that this young woman is no stranger to hard work, as there’s no doubt that to have achieved so much, at such a young age, has not come about by happy chance. A supportive management team and a loving and close family are what Laura has relied upon to provide an invaluable support network since she first rose to fame as a member of the classical all-girl group All Angels.

Caroline is justly proud of the success of, not only her youngest daughter, but also of her three sons and modestly suggests that her family’s achievements owe more to their fabulous scholarship schooling at Framlingham College than her input.

I’m not so sure! Any woman who can raise a family of four whilst putting themselves through years of education before forging ahead with a successful career as an artist has to have something pretty special going on! It’s not difficult to figure where Laura gets her energetic work ethic! The theme of

Water’ is an original work and one of eight commissions taking place in unusual places and spaces, more details of which can be found on LACE’s website. I asked Caroline what had been hers and Helen’s inspiration for this project, which appears to be as ambitious as it is ambiguous and she explained that there had been cross-over areas of interest in their family and what is passed down to us artistic practices and they drew hugely from previous generations runs from their joint fascination in places strongly through the performance and on the edge and a love of the natural it’s clear that Caroline has invested beauty of the beach at Holkham. much of herself into this piece of ‘Out of Water’ is sure to be an work. But, personal though the unusual and edifying event with themes may be, this project is not audience members invited on a Caroline’s alone as from its first journey across the sand, experiencing inception it has been a joint project intriguing and uplifting sights and with Helen Paris, an award winning sounds along the way, until they artist and writer who has been making finally reach the shore line, when, with performance work for twenty years. headsets removed, they will surface to The collaboration between Caroline the true sound of their environment and Helen came about through their and the magical voice of Laura and involvement with an artist-led accompanying singers. So, I for one, organisation, Live Art Collective East will be setting my alarm early, (LACE) and an Arts Council donning my wellies and striking out commission for projects to run across for Holkham Beach to witness what the Eastern region this summer as part promises to be a ‘beach spectacular’ of a rare and beautiful quality. of the Cultural Olympiad. ‘Out of Out of Water is inspired by the beauty of the vast expanse of Holkham Beach, named Best British Beach 2011

Out of Water’ 25 – 27 August, arrive 7.30am for 8am start, Holkham Beach, Norfolk NR23 1RJ. Tickets £7/£5. For tickets call 01603 630000 or go to www.liveartcollectiveeast.com/out-of-water eastlife.co.uk|11

The Warner Textile Archive has launched a unique range of luxury wallpapers, reproducing eight vintage textile designs specially chosen from the Archive collection.

With nearly 100,000 items including thousands of inspiring textile samples and paper designs, the Warner Textile Archive is a collection of worldwide importance which cannot be pigeon-holed. To celebrate this, Archivist Kate Wigley has selected eight designs which speak boldly of Warner & Sons’ cosmopolitan legacy.

Printed to superior quality in England, this wallpaper range gives the Warner Textile Archive unprecedented exposure in the world of interior design.

Each design tells a different story, reflecting the styles and personalities which shaped them. Prices start from £65 per roll. To see the full range go to www.warnertextilearchive.co.uk

The Tickell Arms is a pub and restaurant in the heart of Whittlesford, a lovely village 5 miles south of Cambridge, and 2 minutes from junction 10 (Duxford) on the M11.

Many will know the place of old under the Stewardship of Squire Tickell. The Tickell has been closed for nearly 3 years but has now been restored to its former glory by Cambscuisine. The pub has a separate entrance and garden to the restaurant which enables locals to mix well with those eating under the same roof. Determined to keep the local pub alive, four local real ales are served and an extensive wine list by the glass…dogs are welcome. The restaurant serves seasonal modern British food in wonderful surroundings. The garden room and terrace, overlooking the pond, are delightful in summer and real fires make it a warm destination in winter. It is a very exciting addition to the Cambscuisine family of restaurants. www.cambscuisine.com

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REGION Rays Veldts Boot & Shoe Makers, based in Saxmundham, Suffolk, specialise in manufacturing high quality footwear using the unique Veldtschoen construction, renowned for its excellent durability and comfort. The shoes they make are made from top quality leather, including the lining. The range of mens and womens footwear is made in their own Suffolk workshop and can be viewed online or at the Saxmundham outlet. www.suffolkshoes.com

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Living East

FIVE great new films in cinemas...

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The Dark Knight Rises Christian Bale reprises his role as the Caped Crusader. Eight years after Batman took the fall for Two Face's crimes, a new terrorist leader overwhelms Gotham's finest, and the Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy. With Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, and Tom Hardy. Fri 20th.

Ice Age 4: Continental Drift Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world. Fri 13th

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Deserted by his wife, a man embarks on a road trip to be reunite with his high school sweetheart.

Delightful romantic comedy starring Steve Carell and Keira Knightley. Fri 13th

The Amazing Spider-Man Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner.

Andrew Garfield stars as Spider-Man, alongside Emma Stone and Rhys Ifans. Tues 3rd

Dr Seuss’ The Lorax New animation from the makers of Despicable Me, with voices provided by Danny DeVito, Zac Effron and Taylor Swift, among others. Fri 27th

We’ve got our fingers crossed for a hot July and August, so what better than to spend some time enjoying some of the region’s outdoor pools and lidos. Here’s a few to try...

Beccles Lido is a fabulous 30 x 15 metre heated outdoor swimming pool built in 1959, reopened in 2010. Sunbathing and changing facilities, lifeguards, swimming lessons, cafe and ice creams. www.beccleslido.com Peterborough Lido in Bishops Road was first opened in 1936. It has three heated swimming pools, sunbathing terraces and a large grass area. www.vivacity-peterborough.com Jesus Green Pool, Cambridge is one of the longest outdoor pools in Europe at 94 metres.

There are grass and paved areas for sunbathing and changing rooms.

Brightlingsea Open Air Pool in Essex was originally built in 1933, and comprises two pools, a 15m paddling pool and a 50m main pool.

Cottenham Outdoor Heated Pool can be found in the grounds of Cottenham Village College.

The 75 metre long pool is unusual in having raised sides, so that one goes up some steps and then down into the pool.

Woodup Pool, Tollesbury in Essex was originally opened in 1907 by Lady Crespigny.

This is a salt water bathing pool with an area of sand at one end and a grassed area with picnic tables.

Riverside Ice & Leisure Centre, Chelmsford has a free-form heated open air pool open for the summer, situated in an enclosed grassed area with sunbathing terraces, tables and chairs, and refreshment kiosk.

Broomhill Lido in Ipswich was one of the region’s loveliest lidos and one of just twelve Grade 2 listed lidos in Britain. There’s a currently a rigorous campaign to get the lido restored to its former glory, with a range of fundraising events and activities. To find out how you can help go to www.savebroomhillpool.org

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Explore historic Cambridge by bus Departures throughout the year Make the most of your visit to Cambridge by booking a City Sightseeing tour. Tickets are available online, or buy your ticket on the bus. Tours include a free map.

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Jane O'Riordan, founder of Ipswich-based Jane Hamerton Ltd, has been making personalised gifts for 22 years and has recently expanded the range to include ‘clever’ cotton towels. These make fantastic holiday, travel, beach and pool towels which absorb water fast and dry quickly.

Made from pure, quality cotton they become softer after each wash so double up as a sarong or ‘pashmina’. They have become a key summer accessory and come in five gorgeous colours. At £22 they represent great value too.

Jane also embroiders Egyptian cotton towels in four colours with your loved one’s name in a choice of your fabrics.

Jane Hamerton Ltd supplies organic hooded baby towels for unique baby gifts and the personalised dressing gowns make fabulous wedding presents.

For further information and to see the full range visit www.janehamerton.com

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Based in Norwich, The Boho Boutique produces unique, handmade jewellery with a vintage twist. They select charms and findings from all over the globe to create an eclectic range.

They also produce bespoke pieces. www.etsy.com/shop/TheBohoBoutique Little Melton Gourmet Yogurt is made in Norfolk to a secret family recipe. This delicious, thick and creamy yogurt comes in five fab flavours, including Mango, Blueberry and Passion Fruit.

For a list of stockists go to www.littlemeltonyogurt.co.uk

Fellows Brewery is a craft brewery established in 2009 to supply Cambridge, Ely, Newmarket, Huntingdon and surrounding villages with high quality, fresh local beer. Their characterful, crafted beers are cask or bottle conditioned.

Brewed in small batches using only traditional beer brewing methods and ingredients. The range includes Cambridge Fellow, Full English and Burton Snatch. For details of where to find their beer, go to www.fellowsbrewery.co.uk eastlife.co.uk|

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Property

Paul Harris of Fine & Country gives some top tips on worthwhile renovation projects

Renovating rewards REVAMPING YOUR HOME can add value when it’s time to sell – but each project should be evaluated to make sure the time and financial investment is going to pay off.

Worthwhile investments for your property are those where the costs are less than the projected increase in selling price. While this can be difficult to evaluate, particularly for more complex or bespoke projects, there are a few renovations that are highly likely to reap rewards. These may be worth considering before you put your property on the market.

Firstly, a fresh paint job can work wonders for your home, and this is often the cheapest option on the list.

A fresh coat to both the interior walls and the exterior of your property can give the entire house a new lease of life. Externally this helps the property’s ‘kerb appeal’ offering a positive first impression when buyers come to visit.

Internally it infers that the house has been looked after. Stick with neutral colours, as while you may be a fan of a scarlet or lilac feature wall, your potential buyers may not be. Neutral colours also tend to make rooms appear more spacious.

The kitchen, as one of the key rooms of a property, is next on the list as an area where investment can be justified.

Prospective owners are often seeking a well-designed kitchen with modern amenities when they visit a house.

Appealing kitchens can add 15 percent to the value of a house, a good figure to keep in mind if you are considering a refit. Remember to keep changes in line with the feel of the rest of the property. A country kitchen may not suit a modern apartment and vice

versa. If a massive overhaul is out of the question, spruce up what you can.

This could include replacing counters or bench tops, painting cupboards, or replacing worn fixtures and fittings.

Bathrooms are almost as important as kitchens. Updating a tired bathroom will definitely add value and you can generally recoup most of the costs.

Like the kitchen, the bathroom is one of the home’s essential rooms, so make sure potential buyers are happy with what they find. The best colour schemes are again neutral and a second bathroom or ensuite if the house warrants it may be a sensible project, but not at the expense of losing a bedroom. Buyers are likely to look at the fixtures, storage, ventilation and water pressure. For properties suitable for older buyers it may be worth looking at installing easy access facilities.

Favourites like a loft conversion or conservatory can boost the value of a property as well as adding to the available living area. Be aware of how much garden you are stealing with any ground floor extensions as losing this space can have a negative impact, and always weigh up the possible uses of the space to determine the most valuable addition.

Finally, parking is one of the most requested features of a property. If there is the option to create an off-road or undercover parking area, you could be looking at an extra £10,000 when it comes time to sell.

For more information on how Fine & Country can help you move telephone, 0845 603 2825 or visit www.fineandcountry.com

St Margarets church, on the market with Fine & Country, has been professionally converted into a stunning detached home, yet it still retains much of the beautiful features throughout.

There are many amazing timbered vaulted ceilings and stone arched stained glass windows which create an amazing effect in the open plan drawing and dining rooms.

The majority of the floors are oak and limestone, with traditional feature cast iron radiators, and a central wood burning stove.

A substantial oak staircase has a gallery half landing and a master bedroom with a juliet balcony with internal elevated views.

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With Summer here it is a good excuse to make a few easy to achieve changes at home, to lighten and brighten our surroundings. Make the most of natural light and fresh air, create a cool, calm space and say goodbye to stuy rooms and sleepless nights for the Summer months.

Fenella Fairrie.

Cool appliance A good fridge freezer is essential whatever the weather. The perfect combination of cool and cool is found in Smeg fridges and fridge freezers. These aptly named FAB, free standing American beauties are available in an array of ice cream shades and the curvaceous lines and choice colours combine with top notch, energy saving quality for a timeless design that will bring quality, retro style coolness to any Kitchen. Take a look at www.smeguk.com to find your local stockist

KEEP COOL AND CARRY ON Cool colour Colour will influence mood and atmosphere so if you are striving to create a cool and calming space, a fresh and revitalising environment then look to using ice white, cool blues and greys. I favour light white walls and coloured woodwork for a considered and stylish finish. Alternatively there are some glorious shades readily available for floor to ceiling colour, Dulux Frosted steel, Pacific breeze and White Mist to name but a few will bring a fresh breezy feel to your home, perfect for Bathrooms, Kitchens and boyish spaces and utility areas. www.dulux.co.uk

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Fan – tastic When things heat up at home or in the office, a fan is a must have. Stir clear of bog standard white plastic and opt for a retro metal style which in turn will introduce a bit of sturdy and robust design chic and stylish fun. I love this Hunter 12" Brushed Nickel Oscillating Table Fan.

Accessor-ice An ice bucket wine cooler is a must have during the hot summer months and is great to use inside and out for parties and for everyday use. Chilled fizz, cold beers, ice-creams and cold drinks. With designs to suit every taste and budget available, invest this summer for a lasting summer accessory that can also be used on high days and holidays during the rest of the year. This zingy orange bucket caught my attention and equally the more traditional clear cooler is a failsafe alternative. Both of these are available from www.johnlewis.com in Norwich and Cambridge

Crisp and white I much favour the colonial look and feel when it comes to bedlinen, particularly in the warmer summer months. Cool crisp linen, and white cotton will create a tranquil retreat and bring elegance and airy sophistication to the boudoir.

The more superior the quality, the better the feel.

Nothing beats the purity of white. Whilst there are lots of cottons, linens and more practical mixes available to suit every budget, for ultimate luxury take a peek at www.volgalinen.co.uk for inspiration

Sheer delight Sheer and light curtains will transform a room for summer time. Make the most of the seasonal light and enhance the feeling of space with delicate sheers and voiles. So long as privacy is not a priority replace your regular curtains with sheer voile tab top panels which can be hung on the same pole. They have a more contemporary edge and a diaphanous feel that surpasses the traditional, old fashioned lace curtain and will bring breezy elegance to your home. Great sheer, chic results at very reasonable prices.

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Battle for the Bathroom Sarah Lee looks at the different uses for the family bathroom.

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The First Home Bathroom It’s quite possible that the first bathroom that you can call your own won’t be kitted out with the spa facilities of a 4* hotel. What’s more likely is that you’ll inherit a tired white (fingers crossed NOT apricot) bathroom suite, slightly grubby grouting and a suspicious looking damp patch on the ceiling. If your first home is a stopgap attempt to launch yourself onto the property ladder then don’t even consider the costly process of altering the position of the plumbing. However replacing white goods is not a huge expense and will undoubtedly add value to your property. Keep the style classic to appeal to as wide a cross section of the public as possible. Whatever decorating whim you might wish to experiment with can be played out in The Zehnder Roda Towel Radiator, Nevelli

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The Baby Bathroom When the time comes to share your home with small people, a large bathroom has to be top of the wish list. A close second must be an industrial strength lock. You will quickly learn that once youngsters are steady on their pins and can toddle behind you wherever you go, that your only place to hide is the bathroom. A comfy chair or, if space is too tight, a storage box with a cushion on top, will not only earn its keep to perch on during bath time and toilet supervision but it’ll be the only place in your home that you can sit in peace, if only for five minutes.

The family bathroom has to be practical so consider installing storage cupboards with doors that shut firmly so that busy little hands can’t upend, squeeze or eat your favourite products. Storage is also advisable for the inevitable collection of garish, plastic bath time toys that will accumulate and a deep trunk or raffia baskets serve well for this purpose. If budget allows then invest in as generous a sized bath as space will allow – kids just love to wallow and the longer they’re happy to do so the longer you can put your feet up on that comfy chair!

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The Teenage Bathroom Sharing a bathroom with teenagers is to be avoided at all costs. If space and finances allow then add another bathroom (come to that add another house). But if your domestic arrangements force a sharing option then prepare yourself! Teenagers care not whether you’ve spent half a week’s salary on Aveda hair products but will happily lather away great dripping handfuls of it on their undeserving locks. Don’t, therefore, leave any products that you value in the bathroom but instead store them in your bedroom, preferably in a locked cupboard. Stock the bathroom with value products and only replenish when all bottles have been drained of the last drop (if there are multiple bottles, for some unknown reason, teenagers feel it’s their duty to use them faster). If you don’t have easy clean flooring then invest in some, because girls will drip hair dye of various horrible hues for several years and boys will drip, well …. wee!

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You may be surprised to hear that it can cost as little as £1,400 to have your very own pool and the advantages of doing so could stay with you for years to come.

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Whatever your idea of a perfect pool, discuss it with a SPATA contractor, as you will benefit from sound, unbiased advice. Before agreeing the contract, don’t forget to ask if your new pool build can be covered by the Spatashield Bond scheme. If it can, your SPATA contractor will issue you with a factsheet explaining how to activate the Bond.

Practical issues

There are four basic types of pool construction: • A reinforced concrete shell, finished with tiles, marblite or special paint.

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Can we really go Mediterranean?

aving just returned from a trip to Cyprus I can see why our attempts to grow plants from the Med are sometimes a little disappointing. Of course, we do still try – we gardeners particularly like the challenge of making a plant grow where it wouldn’t normally choose to grow, but then that’s half the fun. However, we don’t get it all our own way, and viewing some of our favourites in their natural habitat makes me realise just how much effort they go to for us.

Hibiscus

Canna

In their more native homelands, they are in flower already, and produce a fast succession of blooms for many months to come – useful as each only lasts a day. Their rich colours are a perfect match for the relentless strong sunshine. Hibiscus is also harvested to make tea and is made from the infusion of the sepals – this can be consumed either hot or cold. Given that our plants may not be as productive as those grown in tropical conditions, it’s probably as well to know that if you’d like to make a cuppa, you can buy dried hibiscus calyces, often labelled Flor de Jamaica, in some health food shops.

Hibiscus belong to the mallow family (Malvaceae).

A Canna lily is regarded as being typically tropical. Technically not lilies, they belong to the Cannaceae family. They belong to the same order (Zingiberales) as ginger, bananas and strelitizias, to name a few. Cultivars have been developed to grow outside the tropics and as long as they can enjoy around 6–8 hours of sunlight during the summer, they will perform. Given their heritage, it goes without saying that they will need to be moved to a greenhouse in the winter.

Hibiscus are a little more hardy in this country and do give a fine display later in the year.

Pelargonium I couldn’t help including a version of our popular Pelargonium, or geranium, as it’s commonly known.

Confusingly, Geranium is the correct botanical name of a separate genus of related plants often called Cranesbills.

Anyway, the picture will explain which one we’re admiring. We are usually content with disposing of our overwintered specimens in our hanging baskets each spring and buying new each year. Even if we could overwinter successfully, they may still not be quite as impressive as the plants regularly seen around the

Med. Often occupying as much space as a shrub, this would clearly quickly outgrow a hanging basket.

Interestingly, although not always on our list of drought tolerant plants they all seem to thrive with less water than we may use in the UK and in a parched and wormless soil.

ARCHITECTURAL PLANTS Some of the other tropical plants we like to try to grow are likely to need protection against our harsh winters to ensure survival from one year to another. If you do like a challenge, here are a couple worth considering:

Agave Agaves produce leaves arranged in rosettes on a nearly invisible stem.

This handy arrangement allows for efficient water channelling during the slightest rainfall. The leaves are typically thick and full of juicy tissue, giving it a succulent nature. Nearly all of the Agaves bloom only once, at the end of their life cycle. ª

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Gardening ª Maturation time varies with species and cultural practices, but generally ranges from 8 to 25 years. You really can kill these plants with kindness; too much feeding and watering can cause plants to mature more rapidly.

Hedychium Aurantiacum A hardy exotic ginger which has red markings on the stems and in late summer produces red/orange flowers at around 1m that last well.

Hedychiums will grow into more impressive specimens if they are left undisturbed. Partially shaded areas are ideal It will be necessary to water these plants throughout the season even once established to achieve the most luxuriant growth.

Trachycarpus fortunei Although previously considered hardy, the last couple of years have taken its toll on some specimens.

However, they have such a magnificent structure, they ought to be given a chance somewhere in the garden.

They can tolerate some frost, but will need covering if temperatures are low.

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Water heavily when dry. Train cucumbers, stopping an de-leafing will be needed.

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Popular restaurant serving typical family cooking from Calabria, along with a range of pizzas and pasta.

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Croissants in the Courtyard Breakfast outdoors is just about the best start to the day, so why not set the alarm half an hour earlier, grab your radio or a newspaper and soak up some mood enhancing rays whilst still in your PJs. Fool yourself that you’re on a mini break and enjoy a leisurely first meal of the day, breakfasting in style: throw a bright table cloth on your garden table and lay out your fanciest plates, a pot of tea or coffee, some freshly sliced fruit, croissants and a selection of those cute mini pots of jam.

Don’t get too comfy though and forget to go to work.

Afternoon Tea This quintessential English tradition seems recently to have become something of a major trend, with talk of cup cakes and bunting running at fever pitch. Fad or no fad, it must be conceded that there is a wonderful ritual surrounding the taking of ‘tea’ and in our hectic, eat-on-the-hoof culture, there exists a real need to slow down and take pleasure in the

simple things in life. A table laid for Afternoon Tea is a wonderful sight and should be an indulgence shared regularly with family and friends.

Alongside the obvious cucumber sandwiches and selection of diet-breaking cakes, be sure to add a bunch of flowers to your table, some linen napkins and a bowl of strawberries.

Tea in the garden is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a bit of la-di-da life, so dust off cups and saucers, rinse out your teapot and for the ultimate in posh, serve the milk in a milk jug!

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by O’Neill, Milton Keynes www.oneill.com 4 iPANEMA Gisele Bundchen Zimia Ladies Wedge Flip Flop, £26 www.ipanemaflipflops.co.uk 5 Ray-Ban printed frame sunglasses, £135, Sunglass Hut branches in Cambridge, Norwich and Milton Keynes, and Debenhams in Colchester and Chelmsford www.sunglasshut.co.uk 6 Seafolly High Society kaftan. Stockists include John Lewis; Cabana, Bury St Edmunds; Williams & Griffin, Colchester; Collen & Clare, Southwold. 7 Fantasie Palm Springs Ocean Drawstring Kaftan. Syockists include Williams & Griffin, Colchester, Bravissimo in Norwich and Cambridge; Carols, Bishop’s Stortford; Jarrold, Norwich; Blossom, Bedford. 8 Cameron Panama Hat by Melissa Odabash, £102, www.odabash.com 9 White cotton cover-up, Land’s End www.landsend.co.uk

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Tinnitus is for many a distressing noise leading to increased stress and affected quality of life.

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Glue ear & grommets Mr David Moffat, Consultant Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon, explains the importance of early recognition for your child What is Glue Ear?

Glue ear (the medical term for which is OME-otitis media with effusion) is a collection of fluid of variable thickness in the middle ear which is the space behind the ear drum. It is characterised by hearing loss of variable degree depending upon the thickness of the fluid, discomfort in the ears particularly at night and a propensity to recurrent middle ear infections often precipitated by viral colds and upper respiratory tract infections. This can lead to delay in speech and language development commonly with regard to the persistence of immaturities in the child’s speech.

What is the cause of Glue Ear?

We have a tube which leads from the back of the nose to the middle ear space called the eustachian tube and this is normally closed but when we swallow the tube opens and air passes from the back of the nose into the space behind the ear drum. This equalises the air pressure between the middle ear and the air in the outside atmosphere. The reason that equalisation is required is that when the tube is closed the air in the middle ear space is being constantly absorbed and if the tube does not open then a negative pressure is set up. When the tube does open on swallowing the ear drum pressure is equalised and the ear drum moves slightly producing the “pop” which so many of us recognise.

In glue ear the tube does not open or does not open adequately and as a result the air behind the ear drum is absorbed, the ear drum is drawn in making it less compliant and therefore

Grommets ventilate the middle ear

producing a hearing loss. In response to the negative pressure the cells in the lining membrane of the space behind the ear drum produce a fluid which is initially thin but then it becomes thick and sticky and is rich in a substance called mucopolysaccharide, which is like sugar, and this acts as a culture medium for the bacteria and hence the increased risk of ear infections. The eustachian tube does not open well in children for three reasons. Firstly because of immaturity of the skull base it takes some time for the temporal bone, which is the wedge of bone in the base of the skull housing all of the hearing and balance structures, to mature and with it the maturation of the eustachian tube.

Secondly, because of the adenoids which are like a tonsil at the back of the nose just above the soft palate which can block the tube and impair its function. Thirdly, because of the thickening of the lining membrane of the nose in children and the eustachian tube is lined by the same respiratory lining.

Does it get better on its own or require treatment?

There are some children who suffer glue ear intermittently and transiently, sometimes just for a few weeks after a cold. This is the reason why the initial management for glue ear is usually a three month period of observation. It is particularly important in the winter time when recurrent coughs and colds increases the likelihood of the development of glue ear. In the face of continuing hearing loss and ear infections, however, it is necessary to consider active treatment. This is usually initiated by a Consultant Ear Surgeon following referral by a General Practitioner.

Treatment of Glue Ear

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ventilate them. They are small plastic or metal tubes rather like a cotton bobbin with a small hole in the middle as can be seen in the picture on the previous page.

The hole or lumen in the centre of the grommet allows equalisation of the pressure between the air in the outside atmosphere (in the ear canal) and in the middle ear cavity. If the pressure is equalised then there is no stimulus for the formation of fluid and any fluid that is present is sucked out with a tiny sucker at surgery when a small slit is made in the ear drum to insert the grommet. Grommets themselves do not solve the underlying cause of the problem which is poor eustachian tube function because only time will do this, but in removing the fluid and ventilating the middle ear cavity the hearing will be brought back up to normal. At the end of a year, although this is variable from ear to ear, the ear drum will push out the grommet and it will extrude and slowly move along the ear canal and will either drop out of the ear or can be simply removed.

There is virtually no risk that it will fall into the middle ear space.

What is the problem of having a grommet in the ear drum?

A grommet does not impair sound conduction. It is a foreign body and therefore there is a small risk of infection particularly if the ear is not kept dry. Swimming pool water is not as clean as you may think it is and if water swills around the grommet where it is in place and abutting the ear drum then there is a risk of infection and discharge from the ear canal which may require the instillation of antibiotic ear drops. If these are put into the ear from an early stage then the infection should settle within a day or two. When the grommets extrude from the ear drum 50|eastlife.co.uk

glue ear and due to recurrent ear infections.

Are there any long-term effects of Glue Ear?

then it is important that the Ear Surgeon makes sure that the hearing remains normal and there is no recurrence of the glue ear. If the eustachian tube is still not working properly then clearly the fluid may reform. This happens rarely when the eustachian tube requires longer than a year to mature. In some cases it is necessary to insert a second set of grommets and it may be recommended that the adenoids are removed at that time.

Are there disadvantages in grommet insertion?

Most Surgeons recommend that the ears are kept dry whilst the grommets are in place as there is a small risk of infection. If the ears do become wet in most instances nothing happens, occasionally a discharge ensues. The use, therefore, of silicone ear putty plugs and headbands with or without goggles when the child swims is a good idea. In those children who won’t wear ear plugs it may be necessary just to instil one or two drops in the ear after the child comes out of the swimming pool. In half of the children who have grommets inserted very small white areas of scarring on the ear drum appear.

These are called “chalk patches” and represent a little calcium deposition (rather like a tiny piece of egg shell).

These chalk patches do not have any affect on the hearing level in over 99% of cases and in any case these patches form due to longstanding untreated

In a very small proportion of children the poor eustachian tube continues into adulthood. The negative pressure on the ear drum leads to loss of the fibrous middle ear layer of the ear drum and the membrane becomes very thin like a piece of “cling film”. If this continues then a retraction pocket can form in which can accumulate skin cells. These have the potential to erode the bone and in a very small number of cases can necessitate more major ear surgery. For the vast majority of children who require treatment for their glue ear this is a short episode in their lives for a year or so following the insertion of the grommets. Grommet insertion is a small operation lasting ten minutes done under a light general anaesthetic as a day case with a follow up of two or three visits to a Consultant Ear Surgeon following the procedure.

Conclusion

Glue ear is a common condition but it is important that it is recognised early and assessed by a Consultant Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon. The effects of hearing loss and recurrent ear infections in the longer term can impair speech and language development and may lead to the child falling behind at school and frustration due to the hearing loss can produce temper tantrums and inappropriate behaviour at school and glue can also affect a child’s balance and ear discomfort can wake them at night. Early management for this condition is important not just for the child but also for the parents.

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Cambridge IVF Creating your Future Whether you’re a patient wanting information about treatment and services available at Cambridge IVF or a tutor looking for study topics for your students – Cambridge IVF is happy to help.

For patients, we have a wealth of patient information regarding various treatments / services available at the unit. This information is available directly from the unit or via our website. We also hold regular open evenings which give you the opportunity to meet the staff and tour the unit. You’ll receive further information about how Cambridge IVF can help you and what techniques / equipment help Cambridge IVF to be different from other units.

The open evening also includes an 'ask the expert' question and answer session as a group or on an individual

basis, during which you will be able to pose your questions to our fertility specialists. The whole evening is designed to help you find out more about us before committing to treatment, as well as support you in deciding what treatment is best for you.

There is no charge for attending, but pre-booking is essential. Please contact us directly to book a place or use the ‘contact us’ facility on the website. Open evening dates and times are available on our website.

‘Educating the future’ Cambridge IVF held its first 'Educating the Future' event at the beginning of 2012 when John Ruskin Sixth Form College visited the unit.

Tutors and students came to the unit for the afternoon where their programme included a tour of the unit

and presentations by senior members of the team charting the history and pathway of assisted conception.

Jesna Joy Varghese, a tutor from John Ruskin Sixth Form College said: “Thank you for organising this memorable event for our students, I confirm it was a great success and I would like to thank you personally for all the extra effort that you put forward for this project.”

We look forward to working with John Ruskin Sixth Form College again and expanding ‘Educating the Future’ to more colleges and universities. If you are interested in this programme, please contact the unit for further information regarding the services available.

Cambridge IVF Tel. 01223 349010 www.cambridgeivf.org.uk

Helping to create your future Cambridge IVF is a state-of-the-art assisted conception unit providing a comprehensive range of fertility treatment.

We will bring you quality care and the best in science and research, so that between us we can create your future.

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Creating your future We hold regular open evenings For further information please contact us: Telephone: 01223 349010 Email: enquiries@cambridgeivf.org.uk www.cambridgeivf.org.uk

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Money

Money to burn?

Money saving expert Martin Lewis gives valuable advice in the face of rising energy prices.

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nergy prices are likely on the rise. Don’t take my word for it – British Gas has warned customers the price it pays will go up by 15%, and this could push up folks' bills by £50 come Christmas.

While we may be hitting summer, many can cut £100s off their bills and prevent hikes by acting now. Here are ten things you need to know.

1 Take two minutes to check what you can save – often more than £250.

Millions of people are overpaying. A typical home on a standard tariff pays £1,320, the same home on the cheapest pays £1,030. Not checking's like chucking a wad of tenners on the fire to keep warm.

2 Compare, switch, get cashback, save £100s.

Your cheapest deal depends on the tariff, region and usage.

The easy way to find what you can save is plugging your details into a www.consumerfocus.org.uk approved comparison site.

Do this via the links on www.moneysavingexpert.com/gaselec and if they switch you, after three months you get cashback or freebies.

Energyhelpline pays £15 per gas, electricity or dual switch. For dual fuel deals, MoneySupermarket pays £30 cash and uSwitch a crate of wine – you don’t get these going direct.

Those not online can these to compare: Energy Lynx 0800 849 7077 and Uswitch 0800 051 5493.

3 How to guarantee no price hikes.

A clever tariff launched last month.

EDF’s Blue is nearly, but not quite, the cheapest, so most customers save

large amounts, but it's easy to miss in comparison results. I’m highlighting it as it has three big advantages.

The rate's fixed until Sept 2013, so it guarantees no hikes. There are slightly cheaper fixes, but the key's there's no exit penalty for leaving before the fix ends. Finally, it promises to email you if anyone launches a tariff that saves the average user over £1 a week (£52 a year).

4 Fix NOW if you can't afford rises.

With price hikes predicted, locking in to a cheap fixed tariff insures you against rises. So if a rise would be unaffordable, you should do it. Better still, EDF's fix above and Sainsbury's Online Price Freeze have no exit penalties. If other prices fall, you can ditch them.

5 If possible, pay by direct debit to save an additional 5% to 10%.

Paying by direct debt gives a further discount. Although dual fuel deals (gas and electricity from one supplier)

are usually cheapest, it’s not always the case. So, when doing comparisons, check the cheapest separate suppliers too.

6 FREE insulation - energy efficiency can seriously cut bills.

Installing loft and cavity wall insulation can cut £300 a year from bills. Each normally costs around £175, but currently EDF and Tesco Energy are giving and installing it free to anyone with a suitable home, not just their own customers. Other suppliers will even pay you £200 to get insulation if you’re on certain benefits, including pension credit.

7 Got electricity only?

If you don’t have gas, don’t think the rules are any different – you can still save. Use the comparisons above.

8 What if you're on a prepay meter?

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energy via a key or card, which you can credit at newsagents, post offices and garages or, sometimes, online.

They can help to budget, but you usually pay more for energy, so if you want to ditch them, follow these steps.

Step 1: A credit meter (where you get bills) is cheaper, so see if you can convert. Some allow it for free. See www.moneysavingexpert.com/prepay energy for a list and more help Step 2: If it's unaffordable, compare and switch. Energyhelpline, uSwitch and Moneysupermarket all let you do

comparisons for prepayment tariffs.

Step 3: When switching, favour companies that may convert you to bills for free.

9 Fight unfair energy direct debits.

Direct debits are the cheapest way to pay, but they're based on estimated usage. Providers can get them wrong, or hike them unnecessarily. If that happens, you've a right to know why your direct debit is set at the level it is, and if inappropriate, get it changed.

If the company won’t play ball, you can take it to the energy ombudsman.

10 Eon has promised not to hike prices this year.

Eon promises it will keep its tariffs where they are now until the end of the year (though if others do hike prices, I suspect it’ll follow suit in early Jan).

Don’t assume that means you should stick with it. If you’re already paying over the odds, why lock yourself in?

It's worth doing a comparison to see where the land lies. If you really want fixed prices, switch to a cheap fixed deal instead, as the guarantee will be longer.

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Consumer

Supply and demands Consumer expert Dean Dunham throws some light on your rights when it comes to changing or choosing your energy supplier.

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here is no getting away from it, we all need and reply upon energy suppliers as water, electricity and in some cases gas all form part of our basic living needs.

It is probably therefore no surprise that energy prices are constantly on the increase and that there are 6 main players who dominate and control the market.

So you now have two choices, say yes to whatever the energy suppliers throw at you or stand up for your rights and always get what you are entitled to at the prices that you should pay. Here’s what you need to know…

1 You are entitled to shop around for gas and electricity.

This means that you have the right to shop around for the best deal. With this being the case DON’T just accept the prices that you current supplier throws at you. I will say more about this later in this chapter.

2 Energy suppliers are not allowed to pressure you into a contract with them.

In the rush to sign up new customers, some energy companies use high-pressure sales tactics to persuade people to switch utility suppliers.

There have even been cases of more underhand tactics, such as sales staff forging customers' signatures on energy contracts.

But there are rules that energy salespeople must follow. If they don't, in some cases you could be entitled to compensation from your energy supplier.

Association of Energy Suppliers' code of practice.

This covers how energy companies and salespeople must behave when selling gas and electricity 'face-to-face' (for example, in your home or in a

shopping centre). The guidelines say, among other things, that energy salespeople: • can call at your home only between 9am and 8pm (unless you ask for a visit outside these times) • must say who they are and show you a valid identity card • must do their best to make sure you understand any contract you've signed, and your right to cancel • must not exploit consumers, give them false information or use high-pressure sales tactics • must leave your home if you ask them to.

above within five working days of first contacting the energy supplier 7. within 20 working days you should receive confirmation that you are being returned to your original supplier 8. you shouldn't have to pay any bills from the ‘new’ energy supplier – you'll just get a bill at the end from your original energy supplier.

5 Your energy supplier must give you accurate bills and take accurate meter readings.

Code of Practice for Accurate Bills The Code of Practice for Accurate Bills says, among other things, that: • your energy supplier should try to read your meter at least every two years.

3 If you are sold a new energy If it can't access your meter, the energy contract on your doorstep you have 7 days to change your mind. company will ask you to take a reading If you sign up to a new energy supplier • if you do not receive a bill for more when a salesperson calls at your home, than a year and it is the energy the Cancellation of Contracts made in a supplier’s fault, you do not have to pay Consumers Home or Place of Work any outstanding regulations 2008 (commonly known as 6 You don’t have to put up with poor the Doorstep Selling Regulations) service from energy companies. apply. These regulations give you a When you sign up with an energy seven-day cooling-off period during supplier, you will have to sign a which you can cancel your contract contract. This will include the this applies whether the visit was standards of service your energy solicited or pre-arranged. supplier promises, for example, how 4 If you're switched to a new energy often it will read your gas and electricity supplier by mistake. meters and how it will respond to If you have been switched by mistake, queries and complaints. Where service the Erroneous Transfer Customer standards are part of your contract, the Charter sets out what the suppliers energy supplier is legally bound to stick should do to put things right. It says: to them.

4. you can contact either the original or All gas and electricity companies must the new energy supplier - they share also follow Guaranteed Standards of equal responsibility for resolving the Performance set by Ofgem. These say problem energy suppliers must pay fixed 5. the energy supplier you contact compensation for things such as power should explain clearly what action cuts, missed appointments and not they're going to take and keep you responding to queries. updated with progress For more information visit Dean’s site 6. you should receive written www.youandyourrights.com. confirmation of the details provided eastlife.co.uk|55

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SEAT Mii The brilliant SEAT Mii – one of the most eagerly-anticipated new cars of the 2012 – has arrived at Cox of Ipswich.

The stunning city car rolled in to the Cox of Ipswich showroom earlier this week ahead of its UK launch this month.

And the newcomer, which has already received rave reviews in the motoring press - including a five-star rating in top-selling car-buyers' 'bible', What Car – is attracting big interest.

Leslie Jermy, Sales Manager at Cox of Ipswich, said: 'There's been a real sense of excitement surrounding the Mii for months, but now it's actually in our showroom it's palpable.

'It's a totally new car and mars a very welcome return for SEAT to the city car segment. What’s more, we believe it sets a new benchmark in that market sector.'

With prices starting from just £7,845 RRP on the road for the entry level Mii S 3dr, the new model's costs are just

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as compact as its dimensions. But it's the Mii's ingenious design, even more than its incredible value, that will help it make a big impact in the growing city car segment.

Every element of the Mii has been conceived to maximise interior space, without compromising urban agility, comfort, safety or performance.

And, as a result, the striking new model is every bit as good looking as it is to drive.

Boasting best-in-class headroom and a boot space which is among the biggest in the segment, even the entry-levelMii comes with a generous spec' which includes the very latest in multimedia technology – the SEAT Portable System – a single device which incorporates sat-nav and Bluetooth and displays information from the radio, CD player and on board computer at a glance.

Meanwhile, beneath the new small SEAT's svelte bonnet lies a state-of-the-art 1.0-litre, three cylinder, MPI (multi-point injection)

petrol engine with an output of either 60 PS or a punchy 75 PS. In most variant, this compact, lightweight engine delivers very competitive CO2 emissions as low as 105 g/km, but those opting for the Mii Ecomotive with SEAT's start/stop system and energy recovery system will enjoy emissions of just 96 g/km and will therefore be exempt from road tax and the London Congestion Charge.

For more details of the new SEAT Mii or to book a test drive, call Cox of Ipswich now on 01473 241616 or visit the showroom at 4 Goddard Road East, Ipswich. www.coxofipswich.co.uk

Motoring

Take a SEAT Sue Cooke takes a ride in SEAT’s Exeo family saloon.

THE COST of fuel is still a real burden for families despite a small drop in prices. The latest used car market report by British Car Auctions shows that 27 per cent of drivers say they will be looking for better fuel economy when buying their next vehicle. 17 per cent will also be looking for lower road tax. And 39 per cent said that the reduction of fuel duty should be a key Government policy.

So the promise of an even ‘greener’ car to SEAT’s Exeo family saloon is an added boost for those wanting to drive an executive car. The forthcoming Exeo Ecomotive will boast many of the same technologies that make its Ecomotive siblings such frugal propositions.

The 2012 Exeo currently has a choice of three diesel engines which now have better fuel consumption and lower emissions as well as improved refinement and there is a 2 litre petrol engine. I road tested the 2 litre 143PS diesel which with the benefit of turbocharger technology is quick off the mark when appropriate and has the refinement of a petrol engine.

A new electronically controlled multitronic gearbox makes life behind the wheel when urban driving a little more comfortable. However, just by moving the gear selector sideways, the CVT transforms to seven pre-programmed gear ratios which can be selected automatically or by using the paddleshifts behind the steering wheel.

SEAT has also increased rear leg space by 44 mm with a new rear bench design and redesigned the front seats which give greater knee room for rear seat passengers. Rear access is also easier.

The new Exeo has a revised face with bi-xenon headlights, stunning LED daytime running lights and smart new alloy wheel designs.

And quality continues in the interior.

Cover the logo and you could be forgiven for thinking you are driving a well known German brand. But of course priced from just £19,480 you know you’re not. Stylish enhancements include improved leather on the steering wheel and revised upholstery gives a real premium feel.

The DVD based satellite navigation system is simple to use and with upgraded colour dash display clear to see. There are numerous hi-tech options which include solar sunroof,

heat reflective windscreen and double glazed side windows.

The SEAT logo that doubles as a boot latch at the rear is distinctive and opens up to a huge boot which has a capacity for 460 litres and has several useful storage compartments. ‘Curry’ hooks keep shopping bags from toppling over.

The Exeo is the Spanish brand’s third best seller in the UK and with the promised Ecomotive version with start/stop technology, the Exeo will help deliver even more savings for family driving.

Facts at a Glance Model SEAT Exeo Multitronic Price £23,690 rrp Engine 2 litre diesel 143 PS Performance 0-62mph in 9.3 seconds and on to a top speed of 129mph CO2 emissions 146g/km Combined fuel consumption 51.4mpg eastlife.co.uk|57

THE LISA KENT TRUST, a registered charity in the UK and the Gambia offer working trips to help build, maintain and work on schools that we own and support.

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to be involved with the work of the Trust.

Belstead House Quality Study Breaks in the Heart of Suffolk

Participants will be able to work amongst the locals, see the different culture and life style and also visit and take in some of the wonderful Gambian history and places of interest. Trips are tailor made to suit the individual’s requirements and vary from one week to several months.

Participants need to raise a minimum of £1,500. All accommodation, food, trips and travelling expenses (flights not included) will be covered by the Trust.

Flights will need to be arranged independently.

This peaceful Suffolk centre offers residential weekend courses all year round

Contact us now for a full list of our 2012 courses.

Our Adult Education programme offers a wide variety of courses in the following subject areas: ● Arts & Crafts ● History & Literature ● Creative Writing ● Music & Dance ● Science Please contact Liz Tinkler at Liz@lisakenttrust.org

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Tel: (01473) 686321. Fax: (01473) 686664 Belstead House, Sprites Lane, Ipswich IP8 3NA Email: belstead.house@suffolk.gov.uk www.belsteadhouse.co.uk

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Education

Learning for leisure Learning doesn't have to be formal and you don't have to learn for a qualification. Learning can be fun and a great way to relax, and socialise. You might want to develop an existing interest or learn something new.

Why learn for leisure?

Learning can be a way of relaxing and doing something you enjoy, alongside other like-minded people in a relaxed environment.

Learning for leisure can also build your confidence, and act as a stepping-stone back into more academic learning.

You can learn just about anything you want and courses can take place anywhere from colleges and learning centres to libraries and outdoor locations. You can learn over a weekend, do a longer course or even go on a learning holiday.

Gardening

Whether you just need to keep your garden neat and tidy, or want to take on a bigger challenge, such as redesigning it or adding a new water feature, there is a course to suit you.

Home improvement

Home improvement is a popular course choice and there is a wide range of courses available.

Languages

If you want to learn another language there are many courses available across the country. Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced level speaker, there will be a course Finding a course Many courses are available at different for you. levels so you can be sure that you are learning with people of similar ability Art If you enjoy art or want to develop to you. Courses can be for fun but your skills there are courses where you some do offer qualifications or can work at your own pace and at a awards. Here are a few areas you time that suits you. Art can be a very could consider: social hobby too, with classes taken in groups and each student learning from Cookery one other.

Cookery can be fun and challenging and the range of courses on offer means that there is always something Photography There is a wide range of courses on new to learn. Whether you are a offer and something for everyone complete cookery beginner or are regardless of whether you are a looking to enrol onto a gourmet master class, you will be able to find a complete beginner wanting to take a course that's right for you. better picture or an experienced

photographer looking to get familiar with the latest digital technology and techniques. Whatever level you are at you're also guaranteed to meet like-minded people with the same passion for photography as you.

Dance

Dancing is an enjoyable way for learners of all ages to keep fit and meet new people in a relaxed environment.

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You’ve got to pocket John Bultitude caught up with top entertainer Brian Conley ahead of his starring role as Fagin in Oliver! which is the summer’s hot ticket at Norwich Theatre Royal.

There is no doubt about it. Brian

Conley is one of those true stage professionals who can hold the audience in the palm of his hand.

When he takes to the stage as that ultimate manipulator of children Fagin, he successfully combines the character’s unique mix of evil with a small e, avarice and vulnerability.

It is the latest in a long line of roles for the entertainer who has already enjoyed three highly successful decades in the public eye appearing in award-winning West End musicals and television sitcoms, presented his own chat shows, recorded three albums and completed numerous sell-out shows in the UK. Brian is no stranger to taking on lead roles showcasing his powerful singing voice and moving portrayal of Al Jolson in the Olivier Award-winning Jolson and donning a fat suit and layers of make-up to play Edna Turnblad in the huge stage hit Hairspray.

Fagin brings with it plenty of challenges both physically and mentally.

Brian explained: “I am a

comic so my Fagin is a bit more comedic. When Fagin appears in the book, he is a shrivelled up redhead with open collar. In the book, he very much instigates Nancy’s death and contrives for Bill to kill her. He ends up going mad and gets hung but we are doing a musical and it is slightly light hearted.

“Fagin is trusted to imbue some of the situations in the show with comedy and he gets the great songs but I think you do feel sorry for him mainly because he is the only one who makes people laugh.”

An iconic role, it has been played by a number of actors and Brian admits he was very influenced by Ron Moody and Sir Alec Guinness who both played Fagin on celluloid. He said: “I just see what happens when I get the gear on. I really enjoy the fact people say ‘I didn’t even realise it was you under there’ and I think that is really nice. There are little glimpses as it is me. I was born in Paddington not far from where it is set so one or two of the cast have asked me ‘how would you say that?”

And it is no surprise some members of the audience don’t recognise Brian

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a ticket or two! thanks to the incredible amounts of make-up he wears to transform himself into one of literature and the West End’s favourite characters.

Brian explained: “If the show is at 2, then I will be in at 12 and they put just the bald wig on which is glued on.

The next stage is to bring the hair in and glue that on. I then have a little break from getting the look of Fagin where I do a vocal warm up with everybody. I then come back to the dressing room and it takes me another 35-40 minutes. As the show starts, I am still getting ready and just before Consider Yourself, I am ready to go on.”

It may look incredible but it can be pretty hot wearing the wig, beard, big woolly shirts, coat and gloves under the hot stage lights. “There is lots of dirt as well. It is the only job where you wash your hands when you go to the toilet and then put some more dirt on your hands,” he said.

“When I do two shows in a day, I have to wear the bald wig all the way through which means from the moment I put it on, I can sometimes be wearing it for 11 hours.”

Fagin is the latest role in a long career for Brian, who was born and raised in West London. He studied performing arts at the Barbara Speake Stage School before starting work as a cabaret performer at the age of 16. After appearing on ITV hit shows Live From The Palladium and Live From Her Majesty’s, he went on to host a number of shows as well as taking on a range of small-screen acting roles in Time After Time, The Grimleys, and Last Of The Summer Wine.

But he has also been a huge hit on the stage starring in Me And My Girl at the Adelphi, and Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang! Bang!.

But Brian says he is having a ball playing Fagin and being part of one of the biggest shows to ever come to

Norwich Theatre Royal – 108 cast and crew including 25 children and a dog.

He said: “It is a real army. There are 18 of us on show days and there are 57 of us on stage in the finale. Everything is also done to the highest standard and that is the thing about Cameron Mackintosh. He doesn’t scrimp on anything.

“The coat I wear in the show costs £8000. It is made of goat and it is a bit like a chamois leather. When I did the photocall, I wore Russ Abbot’s. I said this is fine. I will wear this but they said ‘oh no. You need your own.”

And Brian says he has tremendous respect for Cameron Mackintosh, who has worked his way up into the position of one of the globe’s leading impresarios.

He recalled: “I’d known Cameron him for a few years. It is lovely to work for him because he really cares about his shows. He started off working in stage management and he was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

He really grafted.”

Brian can’t wait to return to the Norfolk stage after last treading the boards in his hugely successful variety show in the city.

He said: “The Theatre Royal is great.

The family and I will get to see a bit of the area as we are there for quite some time. We are renting a little house while we are down as it is the summer so we can see a bit more of Norfolk.”

And that is what he is looking forward to have the chance to spend more time with his wife and two daughters. Brian said: “Skype is great for keeping in touch with your family.

I can’t say it’s all rosy and it is great to be away from your family but it is what you have to do to do shows like this “In my heart, I have always wanted to play this part. It is something I have longed to do for many years and my family make this sacrifice in order to do it but I still get Sundays off and Norwich isn’t a big deal as we are all coming down.”

Overall, Brian says he is very happy with his life and, unlike the title character in Oliver!, he couldn’t ask for more. He said: “I don’t have a care in the world. I am very happy with my lot.”

Oliver! is at Norwich Theatre Royal Tuesday 3 July-Saturday 4 August.

For tickets call 01603 630000 or book online at www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

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BILL VIOLA SUBMERGED-SPACES Saturday 5 May - Sunday 29 July 2012

See work by one of the world’s most celebrated video artists in three venues across Norwich www.scva.ac.uk Bill Viola, Ascension, 2000, color video projection, photo: Kira Perov the artist 2012

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Explore the rise of Imperial China from the Stone Age to the time of the last Emperor, as well as Chinese crafts and the enduring appeal of animals in Chinese culture.

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This unique project has been made possible because of the support of Essex County Council and Jiangsu Provincial Government in China who have had a strong affiliation for 24 years which has brought many benefits to both regions.

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From the lightness of paper sculptures to the malleability and harmony of alabaster... to the magic of colour in landscapes and the atmospheric scenes in abstract paintings, at the Pitt Building, as part of Cambridge Open Studios, you'll find an inspiring group of five artists who interpret art in their own unique way linked by a discovery of nature and their friendship.

Sculptural paper cutting by Justin Rowe delicately breathes new life into used books with haunting found imagery, while sculptor Giulia Portuese-Williams has streamlined her concepts relating to movement and chosen to work with the most contemporary of materials to produce stylish and powerful sculpture. Painter Andrew Winnard's images in oil and acrylics explore the various ways that light 'paints' a particular scene and sculptor Linda Towning is interested in the shapes within, the play of light; stone has a story to tell, once carved and polished renders up it's ancient memories.

14 - 15 July, 11-5pm, Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, Cambridge.

Glimpses of Medieval Cypriot life and art will be on show this summer at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, in a special exhibition of ceramics from the 13th to 16th centuries. The forty-seven works from the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia, along with eight from the Fitzwilliam’s own collection, combine colourful glazes with lively ‘sgraffito’ and slip-painted techniques to provide vivid insights into the life and crafts of Medieval Cyprus.

Ceramic art, craft and tales from Medieval Cyprus, 3 July – 23 September, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge 01223 33294

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REGION Ben Allen’s DIRTY SEXY MONEY is an exhibition of work fused together in seven individual collections each exposing the diverse influences Ben has collected throughout his life. Inspiration from weather swept billboards to the mass production of modern culture, the art sees layers of experiences.

Brighton born and bred Ben Allen works in a multitude of media and materials including acrylic, silkscreen, ink, collage and spray paint. Influences include comic book art, surfing, skateboarding, iconic logos, typography and pop art.

Ben Allen has become a top selling artist in Galleries around the globe whilst also collecting his own celebrity client database. Already tempted, worldwide collectors such as the likes of Richard Branson, Jade Jagger, Katie Price and Stephen Dorff all enjoy the art of Ben Allen on their walls. Ben even collaborated with Katie Price to create the model’s very first original piece of art.

5 - 28 July, Turner Barnes Gallery, Boyton Hall Farm, Boyton Cross, Chelmsford, Essex 01245 248662 www.turnerbarnesgallery.com

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Collette Hoefkens of Norton Way Gallery in Letchworth Garden City, Herts presents her look at the arts in the east this month...

This month I was lucky enough to be introduced to two wonderful, new to me, galleries in the region. The Fry Gallery situated in Saffron Waldron, which was established in 1987, houses many works from artists that settled in the area in the 1930s, particularly those of Edward Bawden RA. Contrasting nicely with this, my other discovery, The Sculpt Gallery in Essex, was opened as recently as February this year and promotes a more contemporary selection of artists. Both galleries are hosting particularly interesting shows this month.

Situated in the leafy surroundings of Saffron Walden, the Fry Gallery is home to a substantial collection of paintings, prints, illustrations and decorative designs by artists of the 20th century and present day, who have local connections to the area and have contributed significantly to their field. There is a particular emphasis on those artists who settled in Great Bardfield, between the 1930 and 80s.

Included in this wonderful collection of works from notables such as Eric Ravilious, John Aldridge RA, Kenneth Rowntree and many more, there is a very comprehensive contribution from the celebrated printmaker Edward Bawden RA. In addition to permanent exhibits, throughout July and August the gallery is displaying a selection of Bawden’s, lesser known, watercolours. This extensive body of work enables visitors to see and appreciate how important this medium was for the artist. The collection demonstrates his dedication and use of it, throughout his life, from his early school days until his death in 1989.

The Belvedere, Genzano, Sicily, watercolour 1952

Edward Bawden: Seven Decades of Watercolour, until 2 Sept. The Fry Art Gallery, Castle Street, Saffron Walden, Essex 01799 513779 www.fryartgallery.org

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Further south east in the region you can also catch the Sculpture and Ceramic’s “Summer Exhibition 2012”, at the new Sculpt Gallery, in Essex. Having opened in February this year the gallery is going from strength to strength. As well as offering a permanent exhibition from its resident artist, sculptor Maurice Blik they have a schedule of additional exhibitions for the year ahead.

July sees a wonderful collection of contemporary British sculpture and ceramics from artists such as Peter Ilsley, Mark Kennedy and others. Gallery owner Debra Blik is particularly excited about featuring the work of wildlife sculptor, Barry Woodcraft. Barry comes from a long line of professional wood carvers and has continued the family tradition with huge success. Creating truly stunning and exquisite sculpture carved from one piece of wood, his incredible life like birds are created with outstanding sensitivity and attention to detail.

Barry was born in coastal Essex and after gaining a degree in fine art, forged a successful career in the commercial art world. Emotionally unfulfilled in this area, he later, in the 1980s moved into fine art sculpting.

His passion for the shorebirds and wildfowl of his youth shone through and in his new home environment of the Gloucestershire wetlands his beautiful pieces in both wood and bronze took on an exceptional life of their own.

Having had success in both Britain and America his work can currently be seen exclusively at the Sculpt Gallery.

The Private View will take place on Sunday 22 July from 2.30-5.30pm, after which date, viewings can be arranged by appointment between the hours of 10.00am - 7.30pm Friday -Monday (inclusive).

Summer Exhibition 2012, Sculpt Gallery, Priory Mews, Braxted Park Road, Tiptree, Essex 07980 768616 www.sculptgallery.com

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Summer kids

School’s out!

There’s no shortage of great places to take the kids during the summer holidays. Here’s just a few around the region - and we will have many more for you in next month’s issue too!

ESSEX Mountfitchet Castle

This reconstructed Castle and Norman village offers the chance to experience Norman England life as it was in 1066. The village behind the castle walls is complete with costumed characters, knights and animals. Visit the extraordinary House on the Hill Toy Museum, packed with some 80,000 toys and a rock and roll exhibition, and the dinosaur park.

Stansted Mountfitchet 01279 813237 www.mountfitchetcastle.com SUFFOLK Go Ape!

Award winning treetop forest adventure. Set in the heart of Britain’s largest lowland pine forest, Go Ape’s first ever course is centred around 30

miles of trails from which to explore 50,000 acres of forest. And the mother of all our courses features the longest crossing, some 26 metres from platform to platform. New this year are the Tarzan Swing and an Alpine zip. High Lodge Forest Centre, Thetford www.goape.co.uk NORFOLK Bressingham Steam

You can explore one of Europe's leading steam collections, take a ride on Bressingham's famous Victorian 'Gallopers', journey over five miles of narrow-gauge steam railway, or visit the ‘Dad's Army’ exhibition. Picnic in the beautiful gardens or dine in one of two restaurants and make the fun go on all day. Bressingham. nr Diss 01379 686900 www.bressingham.co.uk

Stowmarket-based KG Adventure offer both residential and day camps during the school holidays at their sites in Suffolk and Norfolk. Children and teenagers can try out new sports and adventure activities and it's a chance to gain some independence, meet new friends and have an awesome holiday experience. 01449 742700 www.adventurecamps. kgadventure.com eastlife.co.uk|69

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Rides and thrills by the coast... and outside fairground, amusements, side stalls, cafés, Seaquarium, a pub with children's play area and lots more for all the family. Open daily.

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex 01255 421115 www.clacton-pier.co.uk

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SUFFOLK Manning’s Amusement Park

This award winning park is East Anglia’s largest family leisure park.

With over 50 acres of attractions, the thrills include adrenaline-fuelled rides for the very brave - such as the 120 foot tall, 50mph twisty rollercoaster ride - several family rides including, water rides, karts and a miniature railways, and rides for younger children too. New this year is The Jolly Roger – a 40 metre drop tower, plus The Lighthouse, Pleasurewood Pony Rail, Laser Labyrinth and an Illusionist Magic Show (see page 146) Corton, Lowestoft 01502 586000 www.pleasurewoodhills.com ESSEX Clacton Pier

Six and a half acres of fun and entertainment, including under cover MAKE A DATE...

30 July – 3 Aug Dino Week Dinosaur Adventure goes Dino-mad for a week with lots of prehistoric fun.

Weston Park, Lenwade, Norfolk 01603 876310 dinosauradventure.co.uk 31 July – 2 Aug Olympics Holiday Club Great fun for 5-11 year olds. £5 for all three days. Hoveton, Norfolk 01603 781623 25 July & 22 Aug Victorian Day with Punch & Judy Meet the costumed interpreter and find out what life was like in a Victorian fisherman's 70|eastlife.co.uk

Mannings offers a host of seaside amusements, with arcade games, children’s funfair rides - from mini Waltzers to giant bouncy castles, swing boats and funny mirrors indoor crazy golf, a Jackpot casino, a bar and grill and plenty of snack stops. Manning’s was opened in 1933

by Sir Billy Butlin and has been run by the Manning family since 1946.

Popular too is the year round Sunday market and regular craft and farmers’ markets on Saturdays. Look out for their Carnival Party on 18 August. Sea Road, Felixstowe 01394 282370 www.manningsamusements.co.uk NORFOLK Pleasure Beach

The Pleasure Beach, with its mixture of high-octane rides and traditional attractions, sits at the top of Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile dominating the seafront skyline with its famous

cottage. Have a go at traditional crafts and see a Punch & Judy show.

Cromer Museum, Norfolk 01263 513543 27 July – 31 Aug Schools Out Seaside Special The Seaside Special cast put on a hilarious show especially for the kids.

Featuring some high energy dance routines, out of this world speciality acts and a lot of laughs along the way. £10.

Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier, Norfolk 01263 512495 25 July – 2 Sept Swallows & Amazons Paddle to TheCanoeMan Woodland

Skydrop. Spread over nine acres, it offers huge family fun, full-throttle white knuckle rides to exhilarate and thrill, water attractions to catch your breath and fun rides to keep the children happy for hours. The roller coaster has been its star attraction since 1932 and is still a crowd puller today. South Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth 01493 844585 www.pleasure-beach.co.uk ESSEX Adventure Island

Fabulous theme park with a great choice of rides for all age groups, from the Sky Drop and Rage to traditional favourites such as the Big Wheel, Crooked House and Helter Skelter.

Plenty of places to eat and drink and it’s right at the heart of Southend’s attractions. Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea 01702 443400 www.adventureisland.co.uk/

Activity Centre where you will be taught the mysterical art of bushcraft, learning to light fires and build shelters.

During the lunch break you will have the opportunity to explore the wood, followed in the afternoon by a woodland archery session to discover who amongst your friends is the next Robin Hood. Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, South Walsham, Norfolk 01603 499177 www.thecanoeman.com 26 July Hic Romani!

Celebrate the opening of

the museum’s fabulous new Roman displays; meet the experts, encounter historic characters and find out how archaeology helps us uncover what life was like in Roman Norfolk.

11am-4pm. Time & Tide Museum, Great Yarmouth 01493 743930 29 July The Secret Seashore Free family fun day. Activities include a treasure hunt, crafts, touch table and giant board game. 1-5pm.

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The Green Sea Turtle is Sea Life Hunstanton’s newest resident

Snow Leopards, rare tigers, gibbons, deer otters, crocodiles in a swamp house, aviaries, and waterfowl.

Filby, nr Great Yarmouth 01493 369477 thrigbyhall.co.uk SUFFOLK Africa Alive

NORFOLK Hunstanton Sea Life

Visit the Shark Lagoon and watch in awe and learn all about these incredible creatures as they glide all around you as you walk through the underwater tunnel. Other highlights include an incredible otter sanctuary, penguin sanctuary and a whole host of other incredible marine creatures.

Hunstanton 01485 533576 Don’t forget there’s a fabulous Sea Life at Great Yarmouth too, with crocodiles, turtles, sharks and a new interactive rockpool. 01493 330631 visitsealife.com CAMBS Linton Zoo

A combination of beautiful gardens and wildlife from all over the world with lots to see including tigers, snow leopards, lynx, tapir, zebras, wallabies, owls, toucans, storks, hornbills, lemur, parrots, spiders and many others set in 16 acres of spectacular gardens. 01223 891308 lintonzoo.com NORFOLK Amazona Zoo

This wonderful zoo is home to a wide range of animals from Tropical South America including Jaguar, Otters, Spider Monkeys,

birds of prey, parrots and Flamingos. All the animals have arrived through the generosity of other British Zoological Gardens; none are imported from the wild.

The Zoo is open daily and there’s a gift shop and cafe.

Cromer 01263 510741 amazonazoo.co.uk ESSEX Colchester Zoo

One of Europe’s finest zoos with over 250 species in 60 acres of beautiful parkland.

Enclosures include Orangutan Forest, Penguin Shore, Playa Patagonia, Dragons of Komodo - a sea lion pool with a 24m underwater tunnel - and Tiger Taiga which houses the rare Amur Tiger. Plus the African zone where you can see elephants, giraffes, zebra and rhinos. Kids will love th daily shows, and look out for some late night openings during the summer holiday.

01206 331292 colchester-zoo.com NORFOLK Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens

You’ll find a renowned collection of Asian Mammals, birds and reptiles in the pleasantly landscaped grounds and gardens of Thrigby Hall. These include

Experience the plains of Africa - an awe-inspiring presentation of the African Savannah, where the animals roam freely together as they do in the wild. Get up close and personal with our Rhinos, Giraffes and Zebras, climb aboard the roadtrain, encounter the ‘King of the Jungle’ and enjoy a stunning bird's-eye view of the lions domain from the Lookout Lodge. Plus farmyard, lemurs, reptiles and more.

Kessingland 01502 740291 africa-alive.co.uk NORFOLK Banham Zoo

A wildlife spectacular that will take you on a journey to experience at close quarters some of the world’s most exotic, rare and endangered animals. Set in over 35 acres of magnificent parkland, there a over 1,000 animals from around the world to discover, including tigers, giraffes, penguins and meerkats. There’s a free Safari road-train and all-weather activities centre, the chance to feed the giraffes, plus bird of prey displays. 01953 887771 banhamzoo.co.uk

safari park, with 30 species of animals in natural groups just a windscreen’s width away: rhinos, giraffes, lions, tigers, elephants, monkeys and lots more, plus the action-packed Wild World Leisure Area. There's a foot safari too, and seven daily animal demonstrations and feeding times including penguin feeding and a sea lion demonstration.

Children can also enjoy the swan boats and train and the Mammoth Play Ark. 01525 290407 NORFOLK Snettisham Park

A 329 acre Working Farm with trails and activities. Try one of the Deer Safaris or watch The Sheep Show, a fun and educational live show of sheep breeds and shearing. It’s ‘a bit like Miss World in sheep’, says owner and operator New Zealander Richard Savory. The shows take place every day until Sept. Snettisham 01485 542425

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All my trials Elizabeth Inman, Event Director of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials talks tells us how this wonderful annual sporting event comes together

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lizabeth Inman is the first lady Director of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials since its inception in 1961 and has been immersed in the Burghley event for nearly 30 years.

Born and educated locally, a member of the Pony Club in her early years Elizabeth had easy access to ride across the acres of Burghley estate which she now knows like the back of her hand.

She first began work at the Horse Trials office during her school holidays and has been involved in one way or another since then. She has worked every department and has extensive knowledge of the workings of this spectacular event which has gone from strength to strength.

Visitors to The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (Aug 30 – Sept 2) like things just the way they are – which is something that Director Elizabeth Inman is vitally aware of as she sets out to organise the event each year.

“You don’t reinvent the wheel if the majority of your visitors – and we have over 160,000 – are telling you that they like things as they are,” says Elizabeth, currently overseeing her eighth event since taking the Directorship in 2005. “Our visitors like the certainty of how it is and the traditional side of the event is valued.”

That is not to say change doesn’t happen – Burghley is known for its progressive attitude to the event.

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best of the best, tweak around the edges and throw away the rest,” says Elizabeth. “We continually review facilities and it is not just the visual elements that have to be considered, so much of what we do, to ensure a happy and successful event, is what goes on behind the scenes.”

Elizabeth admits that the job of putting on what is one of the World’s leading four-star international horse trials has changed enormously. “In the past it was a competition; we got the arenas and cross-country ready and organised the trade stands. Its now big business and all aspects have to be

looked after.” These aspects include the detail of combining an international sponsored and televised sporting event with an ‘acknowledged social occasion’ and large shopping mall – all on a green-field site – into a harmonious one.

“Everything has to be considered and subsequently there is much more forward thinking and strategic planning than there used to be,” says Elizabeth who once worked a three-day week in the off season.

Now even a regular nine-to-five day is impossible. “It is a pressurised job but you don’t go into event organisation if you can’t deal with it and I think I am a calm person although I can’t just switch off at the end of the day or go to other events without looking at their car parking or loos,” admits Elizabeth. Nowadays there are strategy meetings, digital review meetings and meetings with other organisers of what are called ‘mass events’ such as those of the London Marathon and Wimbledon. “Burghley is quite small in the scheme of the group but we reflect the same issues and it’s a great forum – everyone understands the problems and has answers. It is also reassuring to know that others in the industry work no differently and I usually come back to the office with the batteries re-charged.”

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there eight years. Elizabeth values their awareness. She says; “They have to be certain type of person to be able to juggle so many subjects and of course they have huge depths of knowledge and importantly understand the knock-on effect of changes – all aspects are connected and we can’t do something to one without it having an effect on another.”

One aspect that is having a knock on effect this year is the weather which has brought disappointment to many through the cancellation of major events. “The weather is one thing an organiser can’t control and cancelling Badminton and Chatsworth could have a huge effect on sponsors and trade stands – they need events especially at the beginning of the season and in this economic climate,” says Elizabeth, “As does the sport which I would love to see come more to the fore in the sporting agenda.”

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event – and this year Burghley hosts the final event in the HSBC FEI Classics™ accumulator. “I hope the Olympics will have a positive effect on the sport – certainly the opening day at our box office was busy and already there is much interest from overseas,” says Elizabeth who is hoping that Olympic medallists and competitors will be in the entry list.

By the time it comes to scrutinising the entry list however Elizabeth admits that her job for the year is almost done. “There is huge satisfaction in seeing it all come together and I feel really privileged to be part of such an enormous organisation but once we start the event it is rather like a tanker – it will roll on whether I am there or not.”

For tickets and event information for The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, 30 August-2 September, go to www.burghley-horse.co.uk You can also keep up-to-date by following on Twitter #LRBHT_official and Facebook/BurghleyHorse.

It was in 1961 that the Marquess of Exeter, on hearing that the autumn three-day event at Harewood could no longer be held, invited the British Horse Society to transfer the event to his estate. In its second year, 1962, Burghley ran the F.E.I.'s European Championship - in total Burghley has run two World Championships (1966 and 1974), six European Championships (1962, 1971,1977, 1985, 1989 and 1997) and one Young Riders European Championship (1978).

William Fox-Pitt is Burghley’s most successful competitor, having won the Event six times (1994, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2011) with Virginia Elliott (nee Holgate) and Mark Todd winning an impressive five times (Virginia Elliott in 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1989; Mark Todd in 1987, 1990, 1991, 1997 and 1999). Lorna Clarke, (nee Sutherland) has completed the Burghley event more times than any other rider, 16 times between 1967 and 1989. Finally, only one horse has won Burghley twice: Priceless in 1983 and 1985.

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Stamford is a beautiful town in the south western corner of Lincolnshire bordering Rutland, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire, renowned for its historical, religious and architectural heritage.

Proclaimed by Sir Walter Scott as “the finest stone town in England”, Stamford was declared a conservation area in 1967. It has over 600 listed buildings of mellow limestone in the town centre including five medieval churches, all real gems.

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Other must see attractions are the Steam Brewery, Browne's Hospital and the 12th century ruins of St Leonard's Priory. Whilst you are in the area you can enjoy a visit to Burghley House or nearby Rutland Water. The town is also a real, bustling, prosperous place. It has a wide range of independent shops, hostelries and attractions.

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So whether the tranquil river walks, fine Georgian buildings or the more modern attractions captivate you, Stamford has something to charm everyone. The popular Town Trail takes you through Stamford exploring passageways, main thoroughfares and market squares. Also Guided Town Walks and Ghost Walks are on offer. Ring Stamford Tourist Information Centre (housed in the Arts Centre) on 01780 755611.

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The fabulous Stamford Shakespeare Company is based at Tolethorpe Hall near Stamford and presents a summer season of plays every year. A stage set in an enchanting glade, with fine actors, stunning sets and gorgeous costumes, the magic of Tolethorpe begins the moment you take your seat in one of Europe’s finest open air theatres on a warm summer evening.

Bring a picnic. This summer’s season of plays Twelfth Night, Henry IV Part 1 and the Three Musketeers and you can book tickets on 01780 756133 www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk Built in about 1475, the Priest’s House at Easton on the Hill, one of the National Trust’s smallest properties, just two miles from Stamford, is opening its doors to the public every Sunday afternoon in July and August. Among other items of interest the building contains exhibitions on Collyweston slating and mining, and on the ironstone quarrying industry that flourished in the village between 1875 and 1920. Additionally, this year there is a special exhibition of work by local potter Pat Armstrong. Opening times are from 2pm to 4.30pm every Sunday in July and August. Entry is free.

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In July the Arts Centre has a variety of live events on offer including top class dance from the post graduate students on London Contemporary Dance School on Thursday 12 July in a show entitled Edge described as ‘Fresh and exciting to watch’ by Dance Expression. Stamford Comedy Club features three rising stars of the comedy circuit on Friday 13 July and excellent family theatre company The People’s Theatre Company present There was an Old Woman who Swallowed a Fly on Saturday 14 July at 2.30pm.

The Mandolinquents (below), Britain’s first modern mandolin quartet bring their infectiously fun and off beat evening of music on Wednesday 18 July and jazz from one of the UK’s most exciting Jazz clarinettists Pete Allen on Tuesday 24 July.

There are summer holiday children’s workshops at the Arts Centre which include Olympic themed activities and our ever popular Colour Box Club. Pop into our coffee shop for an ice cream and enjoy a film in our air conditioned auditorium to escape the heat or inclement weather! (whichever way our summer goes).

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Cambridgeshire THEATRE & SHOWS 1 Jul Jenni Murray Jenni Murray discusses her long career in Broadcasting, particularly her 22 years at the helm of Woman’s Hour. Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 503333 1 Jul Peacock and Gamble & Matt Forde Stand-up comedy. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 2 - 7 Jul Educating Rita See panel.

Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 503333 3 - 7 Jul Acorn Antiques: The Musical Victoria Wood’s musical comedy. ADC Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 300085 4 Jul Pete Firman + Vikki Stone Two great acts preview their shows before heading up north for the Edinburgh Festival. Key Theatre, Peterborough, 01733 207239 4 - 7 Jul Overruled / A Phoenix Too Frequent This double bill of one-act plays features divergent comic takes on the subject of love. Corpus Playroom, Cambridge, 01223 300085 4 - 8 Jul Hamlet Shakespeare’s Globe on Tour return to Cambridge with a raw, thrillingly elemental production of Shakespeare’s finest tragedies, Hamlet, performed in the unparalleled beauty of the Fellows’ Garden, King’s College.

Fellows’ Garden at King’s College, Cambrudge, 01223 503333 5 Jul Maison Foo: Memoirs of a Biscuit Tin, A topsy turvy tale for grown-ups This intriguing tale follows the story of a wall, a floor and a chimney, a forgotten old lady and the memories that lie within. Key Theatre, Peterborough, 01733 207239 6 - 7 Jul Clue-Dough? Family comedy.

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The UK’s No.1 Folk and Hip-Hop Dance Extravaganza! Central Park, Peterborough.

7 - 8 Jul Around the World in 80 Minutes Children’s show. The Cresset, Peterborough, 01733 265705 9 - 14 Jul The Final Test Both hilarious and moving in equal measure, it’s a touching and poignant comedy about marriage, cricket, and the dangerous lure of Bexhill-on-Sea. Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 503333 10 Jul Time Gentlemen Please!

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2 - 7 JULY EDUCATING RITA A gem of British theatre, Educating Rita is the unforgettable story of the relationship between a fiesty Liverpudlian hairdresser and a jaded university professor. This wonderful production stars Matthew Kelly and Claire Sweeney. Cambridge Arts Theatre 10 - 14 Jul Blithe Spirit Noël Coward’s 1941 hit comedy. ADC Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 300085 13 Jul The Comedy Club Top stand-up Cambridge Belfry Q-Hotel, Cambridge, 01954 714600 13 Jul Rhys Darby Stand-up comedy.

Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 13 - 14 Jul Fame Musical presented by Riverside Theatre Company. Mumford Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 0845 196 2320 14 Jul Cosi Fan Tutti Mozart’s comic opera presented by Swansea City Opera.

Hayward Theatre, Ely, 01353 616991 16 - 17 Jul The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy The legendary Radio and TV cast re-unite. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 16 - 17 Jul Travels With My Aunt Sparkling adaptation of Graham Greene’s classic novel. Key Theatre, Peterborough, 01733 207239 16 - 21 Jul Blood Brothers Willy Russell’s acclaimed musical. Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 503333 17 - 18 Jul Images of Dance A sparkling programme of exciting new ballets for all the family to enjoy. ADC Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 300085 17 - 18 Jul Romeo & Juliet Presented

by The Performance School, Impington.

Mumford Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 0845 196 2320 17 - 21 Jul Searching for Doctor Branovic Comedy by David Tristram.

Angles Theatre, Wisbech, 01945 474447 17 - 22 Jul Cambridge Comedy Festival Great line-up of top stand-up comedians. Plus lots of comedy and workshops for kids. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 20 Jul The Twist Happy Days’ meets ‘Buddy’ in a 50’s & 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Epic. The Cresset, Peterborough, 01733 265705 21 Jul The Railway Children Open-air performance of the

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Wimpole House & Gardens, Arrington, 01223 206000 23 - 28 Jul Doctor in the House Starring one of Britain’s most loved funnymen, Joe Pasquale and star of stage and screen Robert Powell, Doctor in the House has delighted audiences for generations. Refereed by award-winning director Ian Talbot, this is comedy at its very best. Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 503333 28 Jul Ruddigore South Anglia Savoy Players performing the classic Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 28 Jul Donnie Rust Stand-up comedy.

The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 30 Jul - 4 Aug Murder on the Nile Now in its seventh thrilling year, the Agatha Christie Company presents a stylish new production of the queen of crime’s classic thriller. Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 503333

MUSIC 2 Jul Adrenaline Mob Heavy metal supergroup. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 2 - 3 Jul How Like and Angel Fusing Circa’s exhilarating brand of contemporary circus with the exquisite sound of I

Fagiolini’s choral singing, How Like An Angel celebrates the beauty and grandeur of four stunning English cathedrals. Ely Cathedral, Ely, 01353 660349 3 Jul Nick Dow Folk. St Neots Folk Club at The Priory Centre, St Neots, 01234 376278 6 Jul Hedgepig Folk. Cambridge Folk Club at The Golden Hind, Cambridge, 01638 603986 6 - 8 Jul The Curious Yellow Weekend Party fest of underground sounds over 3 stages. Line-up includes Hedflux, Pedestrian, Futire Swing Stories, Bad Tango and many more. www.curiousyellowweekend.co.uk The Plough, Farcet Fen. 7 Jul Battle Proms Sit in the beautiful grounds of Elizabethan Burghley House and watch the UK’s premier classical picnic proms with Spitfire, cannons, cavalry and fireworks.

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7 Jul East Anglia Chamber Orchestra Vaughan Williams, Schumann, Mozart, Beethoven. West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, 01223 300085 7 Jul Fairhaven Singers Music for a summer’s evening. Queens’ College Chapel, Cambridge, 01223 357851 7 Jul Harvey Andrews Singer-songwriter. Acoustic Routes at CB2 Basement, Cambridge.

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1 - 21 JULY ONCE UPON A TIME: WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUZANNE WOOLCOTT The gallery will be filled with large digital paintings and information panels about the artist and entry is free. Suzanne’s work, published under the name of ‘Gorjuss’, is recognised worldwide, with fan clubs across the globe, exhibitions in Hong Kong and New York, and her designs reproduced on many exciting products sold across the world.

Wisbech & Fenland Museum. orchestras combine to give a programme comprising: Britten: National Anthem (arr.); Elgar: Coronation Ode; Berlioz: Te Deum.

Ely Cathedral, Ely, 01353 660349 7 Jul The Cantus Singers of Cambridge The English Muse. Settings of English Poetry by Bridge, Finzi, Parry, Stanford. St Edward’s Church, Cambridge, 01223 313231 8 Jul New Cambridge Singers ‘From the Sea to the Stars’. Jesus College Chapel, Cambridge, 01223 300085 10 Jul Martin Curtis Folk. St Neots Folk Club at The Priory Centre, St Neots, 01234 376278 13 Jul Mothership Led Zeppelin tribute. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511

13 - 15 Jul Ely Folk Festival Great roots music fest in its 27th year. The line-up includes Show of Hands, Breabach, Jes Lowe & the Big Bad Pennies, Richard Digance, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Lady Maisery, Ewan McLennan and many more. Ely Outdoor Centre, Ely, 01353 669985 13 Jul - 4 Aug Cambridge Summer Music Festival Highly regarded classical music festival featuring performances from internationally renowned artists, in some of Cambridge’s most historic buildings. www.cambridgesummermusic.com Various venues, Cambridge, 01223 894161 17 Jul Tyde Folk. St Neots Folk Club at The Priory Centre, St Neots, 01234 376278 20 Jul Josh Kemp’s Jazz Prophets Jazz. Cambridge Modern Jazz Club at Hidden Rooms, Cambridge, 01223 362550 20 Jul The Larks + Lekta + Holly Tamar Folk. Cambridge Folk Club at The Golden Hind, Cambridge, 01638 603986 21 Jul Bob Brolly Country music.

The Brook, Soham, 01353 721748 24 Jul Fingerstyle Collective Four of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists from Canada, the US and the UK. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 24 Jul John Kirkpatrick Folk.

St Neots Folk Club at The Priory Centre, St Neots, 01234 376278 25 Jul Stereophonics One of Britain’s best-loved bands. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 26 - 29 Jul Cambridge Folk Festival Top folk fest with an unbeatable atmosphere, this year’s line-up includes Clannad, Joan Armatrading, The Proclaimers, John Prine, Loreena McKennitt, June Tabor & Oysterband, Roy Harper, Angelique Kidjo, Billy Bragg, The Unthanks, Seth Lakeman, Lau, Gretchen Peters, Karine Polwart and many others.

Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge, 01223 457555 27 Jul The Twylight Shadows Tribute to Cliff Richard and The Shadows. Angles Theatre, Wisbech, 01945 474447 28 Jul - 11 Aug Best of British Peterborough Voices, Peterborough Male Voice Choir and Peterborough Youth Choir join in forces for a musical journey around the British Isles with spectacular Last Night of the Proms finale. Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough, 01733 355315

ART & EXHIBITIONS 1 - 8 Jul Alfred Wallis: Ships and Boats Alfred Wallis (1855-1942) is one

of the most original and inspiring British artists of the 20th Century. Living in St.Ives, Cornwall and with no training, Wallis took up painting late in life ‘for company‘ after the death of his wife. With only household oil paint in limited colours on found bits of card, Wallis made works that are, as he said himself, more experiences and events than paintings.

Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge, 01223 748100 1 - 21 Jul Once Upon A Time: Welcome to the World of Suzanne Woolcott See panel. Wisbech & Fenland Museum, Wisbech, 01945 583 817 1 - 27 Jul Dreams Made Manifest Fusing her Asian roots with fascination for African pattern work, and a passion for architectural geometry, Halima’s work is intense, yet playful. Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Peterborough, 01733 864663 1 Jul - 23 Sep Edgelands Prints by George Shaw and Michael Landy. Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 01223 332900 1 Jul - 7 Oct Designed to Impress: Highlights from the print collection Focusing on key objects ranging in date from the 15th to the 21st centuries, this exhibition will feature a selection of some of the Fitzwilliam’s most spectacular prints, and give visitors an insight into the extraordinary breadth of the collection.

Works by some of the greatest Old Master printmakers, including Rembrandt and Dürer, will hang alongside prints by later artists such as Degas, Whistler and Picasso. Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 01223 332900 1 Jul - 11 Nov The Search for Immortality: Tomb Treasures of Han China Over 350 treasures in jade, gold, silver, bronze and ceramics will reveal the hidden world of China’s 2000 year old royal tombs. A part of the London 2012 Festival, this is the largest and most remarkable exhibition of ancient royal treasures ever to travel outside China.

Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 01223 332900 1 Jul - 27 Jan Sculpture Promenade 2012 Artists featured in the Fitzwilliam Museum’s third Sculpture Promenade are Cambridge based sculptor Helaine Blumenfeld, British sculptor Peter Randall-Page and Japanese sculptor Kan Yasuda. All three artists worked in the renowned sculpture centre of Pietrasanta, Italy, with the famous local Carrara marble. Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 01223 332900 2 Jul - 7 Oct Vikings Experience life a thousand years ago and join in the Viking feast in the re-created longhouse. Read

You can find even more events on our website and include your own too! www.eastlife.co.uk all about warrior battles and adventures written in the Vikings Sagas eight centuries ago. Stand on the prow of a Viking ship and imagine crossing the Nothern sea to raid and plunder other countires and terrified communities. Get up close and absorb the sights, sounds and smells in this hands-on interactive exhibition. Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Peterborough, 01733 864663 23 Jul - 26 Aug Mixed Summer Exhibition & Cambridge Scenes Cambridge Contemporary Art Gallery, Cambridge, 01223 324222 3 - 8 Jul Roadside Britain Exhibition Roadside Britain (the book) by Sam Mellish, with contributions from photography critic Max Houghton and social and cultural historian Joe Moran, aims to represent the traditional and quintessential aspects of British trunk-roadside culture, with emphasis on location and environment. Babylon Gallery, Ely, 01353 616991 7 - 15 Jul Cambridge Art Salon Members of the Cambridge Art Salon will be showcasing their finest work throughout July. The Studio Exhibition will bring together works of different local artists. Giulia Portuese-Williams, sculptor, Susan Windeatt, painter, Henry Sheperd, photographer and film maker and Ruth Schmid, designer and bag maker will be presenting their latest works. Cambridge Art Salon, Cambridge, 01223 244391 7 - 29 Jul Cambridge Open Studios Artists open their studio doors to the public. Weekends only. www.camopenstudios.co.uk Various Venues, Cambridge.

18 Jul - 30 Aug Maggi Hambling and Laurence Edwards: Exchange This exhibition combines the work of Maggi Hambling, one of Britains finest living artists, with exciting new arrival Laurence Edwards – an up and coming sculptor, who is also showing a range of his paintings for the first time. Lynne Strover Gallery, Fen Ditton 01223 295264 22 - 29 Jul Cambridge Art Salon From photographs and trophies to unusual local past-times and games, this fun exhibition reveals a glimpse of the city’s proud sporting heritage. Cambridge Art Salon, Cambridge, 01223 244391

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Classes for children's grades & vocational levels in Classical ballet, modern theatre, contemporary & tap dance Teaching faculty are all fully qualified and CRB checked & include examiners of the Royal Academy of Dance, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing & Professionals from Theatre & Classical Companies For further details, Please contact 01223 356023 or email us at king.slocombe@tesco.net www.kingslocombe.com 8 Emmanuel Road, Cambridge, CB1 1JW

High quality Indian food produced in-house are: inventive as well as creative.

Our chefs' repertoire includes, amongst the traditional favourites, specials such as Goan lamb shank, duck masala, Persian and Nepalese dishes.

Evening: Sunday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lunch: Sunday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Monday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 2:00 Zara Indian Cuisine 1 Hinton Way, Great Shelford Cambridge CB22 5AX United Kingdom T (01223)-846-668 F (01223)-844-244 kaleemwalden@btconnect.co.uk

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Cambridgeshire 23 Jul - 2 Sep Sporting Heroes From photographs and trophies to unusual local past-times and games, this fun exhibition reveals a glimpse of the city’s proud sporting heritage. Cambridge & County Folk Museum, Cambridge, 01223 355159

SPECIAL EVENTS Every Saturday Ely Craft and Collectable Market Ely. 8am-2pm.

01353 662062 1 Jul Flying Legends Air Show See panel. Imperial War Museum, Duxford, 01223 835000 1 Jul Ely Aquafest Now located on three premier sites along the riverside, Lavender Green, Jubilee Gardens and the Maltings Green, the Ely Aquafest is a must for families of all ages and interests.

Stalls, funfair, annual raft race, classic boat rally, entertainment and more.

Ely, 01353 72080 1 Jul Garden & Food Show As well as one of the region’s finest gardens being open, there will be Gardening Talks and Cookery Demonstrations, a Silent Auction, Garden, Gift & Food Trade Stands, a Children’s Fun Fair & Laser Range, plus lots more to do. 10am-6pm. Abbots Ripton Hall, Abbots Ripton.

1 - 8 Jul Peterborough Arts Festival From the opening city centre weekend, building up to the grand Festival Finale, you can enjoy music, theatre, dance, poetry, art and much more. www.vivacity-peterborough.com Various venues, Peterborough.

3 - 7 Jul Shelford Festival Beer festival, comedy and music. Includes Geno Washington on Sat. www.shelfordfeast.co.uk Various venues, Great Shelford.

4 - 7 Jul Wisbech Rose Fair One of the finest flower festivals in England. Set in the unique Fenland landscape, the market town of Wisbech with its elegant Georgian architecture won ‘Anglia in Bloom’ Gold Awards from 2008 - 2011 and was judged best large / small town in the Anglia region for 2011. During Rose Fair the whole town takes on a festive atmosphere, celebrating its horticultural heritage. The jewel in the crown is our magnificent church of St Peter & St Paul which celebrated it’s 900th anniversary in 2011 - and where this year’s floral theme is ‘Hope and Glory’. It brings together traditional flowers and exotic blooms for a breathtaking display. Peckover House & Gardens are also open to the public for the duration of the festival. www.wisbech-rosefair.co.uk Various venues, Wisbech.

1 JULY FLYING LEGENDS AIR SHOW Flying Legends - two words which instantly evoke the very best of classic aircraft displaying at Duxford in one of the world’s most celebrated air shows. Over fifty aircraft will be participating, including two Hispano Buchon; eight Spitfires three Hawker Sea Furies; three Hawk variants including the Hawk 75, the P40B and the P40F; three marques of YAK fighters; a Fiesler Storch and a Lysander. Visit the Vintage Village. IWM Duxford.

6 - 8 Jul East of England Show Incorporating Just Dogs Live. Large annual country show now in its 44th year.

An outdoor evening concert, Friday’s Ladies Day, a brand new ‘green’ business hub, shopping village, a programme of interactive children’s events, food court and of course over 1,000 animals on show will make this year’s event unmissable. East of England Showground, Peterborough, 01733 234451 6 - 8 Jul The Big Weekend Three days of free entertainment on Parker’s Piece in the heart of Cambridge over the weekend of 68 July. Live music and a stunning summer fireworks display (Fri), live music, Children’s Festival Family Fun Day, market, sports, stalls, funfair rides and bar marquee (Sat) and live world music and mela (Sun). Saturday also sees the arrival of the Olympic Torch in Cambridge, with additional music and entertainment provided by the London 2012 Organising Committee. Parker’s Piece, Cambridge.

7 Jul Military History Day Viking re-enactment groups, Military displays and uniforms to be worn by the “1940’s Living History Group”, Music from the 1940s, BBQ, crafts and more.

Peterborough City Market, Peterborough, 07954 421984 7 Jul RSPCA Cambridge Fun Dog Show Great day out for dogs and their owners. Recreation Ground, Great Shelford.

7 - 8 Jul T S Eliot Festival This is the seventh annual Festival, celebrating and exploring the life and works of the poet T.S. Eliot. The weekend includes talks by Eliot scholars, punctuated with poetry and discussion. Ferrar House, Little Gidding, 01832 275343 8 Jul Shelford Feast Music, games, displays and more. 12-6pm. Recreation Ground, Great Shelford.

13 - 15 Jul Festival of the Forties Peterborough goes back to the 1940s!

Thorpe Hall Hospice, Peterborough, 01733 204353 13 - 15 Jul John Clare Festival The Festival celebrating John Clare’s life and

work celebrated in his village of birth; Helpston. The festival included poetry readings, tours, stalls, talks and live entertainment. A special garden party will take place on the 14th. John Clare Cottage, Helpston, 01733 253330 13 - 22 Jul Oundle International Festival An exciting line-up for 2012, with a mix of musical genres, children’s events, open-air theatre, exhibitions and more. www.oundlefestival.org.uk Various venues, Oundle, 01832 274734 14 Jul Paxfest & Summer Garden Show Many stalls and side shows.

12-4pm. Little Paxton Village Hall & Playing Field, Little Paxton.

15 Jul Parklife An opportunity for adults and children to try new outdoor sports and also take part in the Cultural Olympiad. 11am-6pm. Milton Country Park, Milton.

15 Jul Vintage Bus Rally With over 40 vintage vehicles to see and explore, visitors will be able to relive what it felt like to travel on one of these fantastic buses. Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre, Sacrewell, 01780 782254 16 Jul Antiques & Carpet Show Antique enthusiasts, or anyone with interesting artifacts or family heirlooms that they’d like to know more about, are in for a treat on Monday 16th July when the gardens of the Old Vicarage, Grantchester open up for a special ticket-only antiques and carpet show in aid of Addenbrooke’s Hospital. With kind permission of Lord and Lady Archer, three local antique experts will gather in the grounds of the historic property to dispense advice on the restoration and preservation of precious items with either monetary or sentimental value. The Old Vicarage, Grantchester, 01223 217757 18 Jul Festival of Hunting Organised by the Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show Society, The Association of Masters of Harriers & Beagles and the East of England Agricultural Society – hounds from all around the country will once again compete in the annual celebration of the hunting hound and rural pursuits – the Festival of Hunting. Peterborough

Arena at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, 01733 363500 21 Jul Made in Peterborough Craft Fayre 10am-3pm. St John’s Church, Peterborough, 01733 563978 21 - 22 Jul Miniature Steam Engine Weekend There will be more than 50 miniature traction engines on show at this long-established event. Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre, Sacrewell, 01780 782254 21 - 22 Jul Vikings at Flag Fen Experience a Viking raid on Peterborough and watch a full scale battle between hundreds of warriors. Visit the living history camps to explore life a thousand years ago, plus family fun activities and story telling. Flag Fen Archaeological Park, Peterborough, 01733 864776 22 Jul Sports Festival in the Park This family orientated event is aiming to give local sports clubs and organisations the opportunity to showcase their activities to members of the public.

11am-2pm. Hinchingbrooke Country Park, Huntingdon.

22 Jul Thomas’ Big Adventure Spend a day with Thomas the Tank and his friends. Nene Valley Railway, Stibbington, 01780 784444 23 Jul Antiques and Collectors Fair 9am-3pm. Huntingdon Racecourse, Brampton, 07725 406272 28 Jul Summer Craft Fair Over 30 stalls. 10am-3pm. Ely Cathedral, 01353 660349 29 Jul Cambridge Art & Crafts Market Original and unique designed work by the stallholders. 10.30am 4.30pm. Scotsdales’s Garden Centre, Great Shelford.

29 Jul Classic Car Gala Have a day out with your Classic Vehicle and enjoy the nostalgia of Britain’s Railway past, from it’s architecture and engineering to it’s motive power. Nene Valley Railway, Stibbington, 01780 784444 29 Jul Tilly’s Antiques Fairs 10am-4pm. The Fleet Complex, Fletton, 01733 242612

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The Royal Air Force AIR DEFENCE RADAR MUSEUM Neatishead, Near Horning, Norfolk, NR12 8YB

“ THE SECRET WAR REVEALED” Registered Charity 1058887

History of Radar and Air Defence since 1935.

Family Fares - Children Under 5 free - Whistlestop Café Model, Toy and Souvenir Shop - Railway Workshop

Trains Depart from Aylsham and Wroxham

Strawberries & Steam Every Saturday and Sunday in July FREE local strawberries and cream for every fare-paying passenger

www.bvrw.co.uk Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6BW Tel 01263 733858

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1940 Battle of Britain Filter Room 1942 Ground Control Interception Room The Original “Cold War” Operations Room Space Defence Exhibition History of Radar Exhibition RAF Coltishall Rooms + Lots more to see and do!

Crumbs Cafe & Picnic Area + FREE Guided Tours Allow at least 2 - 3 hours for your visit!

Open Tuesday and Thursday, April to October + Second Saturday of every month (all Year) + Bank Holiday Mondays, April to October only.

From 10am to 5pm (Last Tour starts at 3pm) Adults - £6.00 Concessions/Groups - £5.00 Students/Teens [19 - 13] - £4.00 Child [12 - 7] - £2.00 Under 7 - FREE Tel: 01692 631485 www.radarmuseum.co.uk

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The Broads The Norfolk Broads is Britain’s largest protected wetland with status equivalent to a National Park.

The beautiful, wild expanse of 200km of lock-free navigable rivers, shallow lakes, woodland, fens and grazing marshes, is home to some of the rarest plants and wildlife in the UK from the Swallowtail butterfly to the reclusive bittern.

Without doubt, the best way to enjoy the Broads is by boat. You can hire sailing boats, motor cruisers (by the house or day), canoes, electric boats, and even charter one of the few remaining Norfolk Wherry yachts, complete with crew. And with all that water, it’s a haven for anglers.

It is also the perfect location for cycling and walking, with wide skies, quiet lanes and scenic views. Why not hire a bike and explore one of the many charming Broads towns and villages with their historic churches, mills and windpumps.

The northern section of the Broads, with the bustling village of Wroxham at their heart, the starting point for many Broads holidays and river trips, is formed around the rivers Bure, Thurne and Ant. Hickling is the largest of the Broads, with 500 acres of open water and Norfolk Wildlife Trust's extensive nature reserve. Enjoy a guided trip on Barton Broad about ‘Ra’, Britain's

first passenger-carrying solar boat, or take the board-walk to the water’s edge.

At How Hill Nature Reserve you will find Toad Hole Cottage, a tiny, former eel-catcher's cottage, where the silent Electric Eel will take you on a wildlife water trail through the reeds and marshes.Climb the winding, spiral stone staircase of Ranworth church for magnificent views of the Broads and discover the floating conservation centre moored on Ranworth Broad - great for birdwatching.

The southern area of the Broads, around the rivers Yare, Chet and Waveney, is quieter than the northern Broads, but you will find many attractive riverside pubs in places like Bramerton, Surlingham and Loddon, while Brundall boasts a busy marina and Richard Hughes’ celebrated Lavender House restaurant.

The historic ferry at Reedham offers one of the only river crossing in the southern Broads and you can take in the delightful scenery and wildlife on board Liana, an Edwardian-style electric launch, from Beccles. eastlife.co.uk|91

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The award winning Broads Tours provides boats by the day or hour, passenger boats with live commentary, light refreshments and licensed bar, and evening music cruises. High season hire prices start at £17 per hour.

The Bridge, Wroxham 01603 782207 www.broadstours.co.uk Electric Eel Wildlife Boat Trip At How Hill Nature Reserve in Ludham you can take a 50 minute guided trip with a wildlife expert on an Edwardian style boat; spot dragonflies, marsh harriers, wildflowers, swallowtail butterflies and more. At the Reserve itself there's Toad Hole Cottage, which offers a glimpse of Victorian country life and a waymarked trail through marsh and woodlands. 01603 756096 The Museum of the Broads at the picturesque Stalham Staithe, features boats of the Broads from the last two centuries, and is the place to learn about Broadland stories and past working lives, through interesting displays, videos and audio handsets.

The Staithe, Stalham 01692 581681 www.museumofthebroads.org.uk A wildlife hideaway is set in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, the Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden has an eclectic mix of native and cultivated

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Hunters Yard is home to the unique Hunters Fleet of 1930’s traditional mahogany cabin yachts and half decker sailing yachts (frequently featured on TV). They provide most of what you will need for your holiday.

The cabin yachts are all well stocked with crockery (in the original 1930’s design), cutlery, gas hobs with grills or ovens, water holders, blankets and pillows in cases. Hire is for experienced sailors only. 01692 678263 www.huntersyard.co.uk

plants within a network of dyke systems, a private broad and wonderful woodland walks.

South Walsham 01603 270449 www.fairhavengarden.co.uk Broadland Cycle Hire Quality bikes, tandems and plenty of useful information to guide you around the countryside are available for hire. www.broadlandcyclehire.co.uk The Canoe Man has a network of canoe hire centres throughout the broads and can provide you with all the equipment you need. If you’ve never tried canoeing before, why not try a guided adventure into some of the broads most secret and quiet places. 01603 499177 www.thecanoeman.com Take a trip aboard the Southern Comfort a double-deck Mississippi paddle boat purpose built for the Broads that runs regular trips from the beautiful village of Horning, along the River Bure and out to Ranworth Broad and back. They also have Sunday afternoon jazz cruises throughout the summer months.

01692 630262 www.southern-comfort.co.uk

Pacific Cruisers have nine cruisers to choose from, each one with its own unique features and style. Each cruiser comes with a fully equipped galley, heating, colour TV, bedding, toilets and more for complete comfort.

01508 520321 www.pacificcruisers.co.uk Ross' River Trips at Norsey Staithe are friendly and informal so you can relax and enjoy a trip into a landscape largely unchanged since medieval times. Lady Ann can carry up to 12 passengers, is stable, has an open-sided saloon and is perfect for viewing the unique wildlife in all weathers. 01692 598135 CIty boats offer a range of daily scheduled river trips from 20 minutes to 3¾ hours, leaving from 3 quays in and around Norwich. They also have a range of self-drive boats. 01603 701701 www.cityboats.co.uk Herbert Woods Boatyard is situated in the village of Potter Heigham – one of the major boating areas on the Broads. They have over 100 holiday cruisers for hire, day boat and canoe hire, and some fabulous riverside holiday cottages. 0800 144 4472 www.herbertwoods.co.uk

Norfolk Artist Linda Matthews says the Broads are not just about Sailing and Bird-watching you can also be creative on a painting holiday and take your own memory home with you. With her inspirational painting tuition you will find out how to escape the daily grind and lose yourself in your own masterpiece, no matter what your ability.

If you just wish to relax or shop Broad Skies Gallery is also the destination for you, fresh Norfolk roast coffee, artisan pastries, paintings prints stationery and unique works by Norfolk Artisans are the order of the day all year round in a light warm welcoming space. Chandlers Yard, Ludham Bridge 01692 630485 www.broadskiesgallery.co.uk 92|eastlife.co.uk

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Linda H Matthews Prints Stationery Unique Gifts Art Materials

Painting Tuition; hrs week Norfolk France or at your Venue www.paintncanvasholidays.co.uk OPEN ALL YEAR Tues - Saturday Tel: 01692 630485

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Rosy Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea Room Our award winning cosy tea room provides home cooked, locally sourced food and serves items from tea and cake to hot meals and take away sandwiches.

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Norfolk THEATRE & SHOWS 2 Jul Chariot: The Eric Liddell Story Made famous by the multi award-winning film Chariots of Fire, this brand new dramatisation brings to life on stage the incredibly inspiring life story of one of Scotland’s greatest Olympians Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 3 Jul The Complete World of Sports (Abridged) Presented by The Reduced Shakespeare Company. Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 3 - 26 Jul Summer Showtime Starring Olly Day and Nigel ‘Boy’ Syer.

Tues-Thurs only. Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston, 01493 662832 3 Jul - 3 Aug Oliver! Brian Conley stars as Fagin in this wonderful new production of Lionel Bart’s musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story. Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich, 01603 630000 4 Jul Private Lives Open-air theatre presented by Heratbreak Productions.

Glebe House School, Hunstanton, 01485 534481 5 Jul The Games An ‘undiscovered’ Aristophanes comedy! Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 5 - 14 Jul Teechers John Godber’s comedy. Westacre Theatre, Westacre, 01760 755800 5 - 31 Jul Norman Conquests Alan Bennett’s comic capers. Sheringham Little Theatre, Sheringham, 01263 822347 6 Jul Norfolk Schools Dance Jam An opportunity for local young people to showcase their work Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 6 Jul Dance Senegalese Lion Dancers Rarely seen outside of Senegal, this spectacle involves stunning dance moves, acrobatics and some of the most powerful drumming to come out of Africa.

Diss Corn Hall, 01379 652241 6 Jul My Tutu Has Gone AWOL Hilarious evening with ‘ballet star’ Madam Galina, as played by Iestyn Edwards.

The Granary Theatre, Wells-next-the-Sea, 01328 710193 8 Jul Private Lives Open-air afternoon performance of Noel Coward’s comedy by Heartbreak Productions. Whiffler Park, Norwich, 01603 212241 8 Jul Time Gentlemen Please! Clog, Rapper and Morris meet B-boying, Popping and Krump in this humourous and unmissable visual feast. Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 8 Jul Dahling You Were Marvellous Berkoff even parodies himself in this televisual study of actors, producers and media-types as they attempt to satisfy their hunger for success and devour the limelight. Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich, 01603 620917 11 - 14 Jul Shakespeare Festival Performances of The Taming of the Shrew and The Tempest, in the Cloisters.

Norwich Cathedral, 01603 218332

12 Jul Faileontology (and Friends) Comedy. Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 12 Jul Joyce Grenfell’s ‘George Don’t Do That...’ A selection of Joyce Grenfell’s brilliantly observed and wonderfully funny nursery school sketches, brought to life by actress Jo Sessions.

Diss Corn Hall 01379 652241 13 Jul The House A comedy thriller for teenagers and adults. Norwich Puppet Theatre, 01603 629921 13 Jul Carry On Giggling Presented by Rumpus Theatre Company.

Granary Theatre, Wells-next-the-Sea, 01328 710193 13 - 14 Jul Laughter Tears Curtain Livewire opera group perform extracts from the last 10 years of their shows.

Norwich Playhouse, 01603 598598 17 - 21 Jul The Unthank Comedy Festival 5 nights of top stand-up. The Unthank Arms, Norwich, 01603 508050 18 Jul Tom Stade Stand-up comedy.

Norwich Playhouse, 01603 598598 18 Jul - 16 Sep Hippodrome Spectacular & Water Show Thrilling show with some great acts, including Circus Hilarious and a team of glamorous dancers, swimmers and aerialists and much more in this wonderful spectacular.

The Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth, 01493 780223 19 Jul Comedy Club Stand-up comedy.

King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, King’s Lynn, 01553 764864 19 - 21 Jul The Comedy of Errors Shakespeare comedy. Sewell Barn Theatre, Norwich, 01603 697248 19 - 28 Jul When We Are Married Priestley’s farcical comedy, set in Yorkshire in 1908. Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich, 01603 620917 20 Jul The Magic Flute Open-air presented by Diva Opera. Holkham Hall, Holkham, 01328 710227 20 Jul Red Card Comedy Club Top stand-up. Diss Corn Hall, 01379 652241 20 Jul - 11 Aug Twelfth Night Shakespeare. Westacre Theatre, Westacre, 01760 755800 21 Jul Tosca Open-air presented by Diva Opera. Holkham Hall, Holkham, 01328 710227 21 Jul Whose Story Is It Anyway?

Kepow take suggestions from their young audience, adapt well known stories and improvise scenes. Diss Corn Hall, 01379 652241 21 - 22 Jul The Wizard of Oz Presented by Stage Door Young People’s Theatre Company . Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, 01493 662832 25 Jul Chuckle Brothers Paul and Barry star in their own pirate adventure.

Britannia Pier Theatre, Great Yarmouth, 01493 842209 25 Jul Marcel Lucont & Catie Wilkins Edinburgh-bound comedy.

Norwich Arts Centre, 01603 660352

25 - 28 Jul The Comedy of Errors Shakespeare comedy. Sewell Barn Theatre, Norwich, 01603 697248 27 Jul Derek Acorah TV’s spirit medium. Britannia Pier Theatre, Great Yarmouth, 01493 842209 27 Jul - 4 Aug Snow White: The Truth A strange and magical tale.

Norwich Playhouse, 01603 598598 27 Jul - 4 Aug Snow White: The Truth A family musical with plenty of unexpected twists. Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich, 01603 630000 28 Jul She Stoops to Conquer A story of chaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family. The Granary Theatre, Wells-next-the-Se, 01328 710193 28 Jul - 11 Aug Pied Piper Puppet show for ages 3+. Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich, 01603 629921 29 Jul Sidcup Family Portrait Debut show from Caligula’s Alibi Theatre Company. Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, 01493 662832 30 Jul Cannon & Ball Comedy from the legendary duo, plus special guest Stu Francis. Britannia Pier Theatre, Great Yarmouth, 01493 842209 30 Jul Dolly - the Show Show celebrating country singer Dolly Parton.

Pavilion Theatre at Cromer Pier, 01263 512495

MUSIC 1 Jul St Gregory’s Orchestra The Genius of Georges Bizet’. United Reformed Church, Norwich, 01603 627020 1 Jul Trinity College Choir Dickleburgh Church, 01379 740561 1 Jul Dancing Queen Abba tribute.

King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, 01553 764864 1 Jul Buddy Holly: A Legend Reborn Rock ‘n’ roll tribute. Pavilion Theatre at Cromer Pier, 01263 512495 1 Jul Marina Florence + Two Coats Colder Singer-songwriter + acoustic folk duo. The Granary Theatre, Wells-next-the-Sea, 01328 710193 2 Jul The Monster Ceilidh Band Outrageously foot-stomping tunes from this Newcastle based five-piece.

Norwich Arts Centre, 01603 660352 5 Jul Jazz on the Broads An evening of Jazz music on the broads aboard a paddle steamer.

Broads Tours, Wroxham, 01603 782207 5 Jul Futures A stunning mix of alternative rock with pop sensibilities.

Norwich Arts Centre, 01603 660352

6 Jul Festival Too Free evening concert with The Coots, Sophie, and headliners, The Pigeon Detectives. Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, 07765 248152 7 Jul Festival Too Free evening concert with The Brand New Heavies, Jake Morell, and Kenza. Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, 07765 248152 7 Jul Music in the Field Festival Jimmy Rockit headline with strong support from: Pennyless, Ferral and the TomCats, Vex, Blues Tubes, Back Pages and our very own Festival Ensemble. Beer Tent with Real ales, food and refreshments.

2-10.30pm. Thornham Playing Field, Thornham, 01485 512315 7 Jul The Bohemians Queen tribute.

Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston, 01493 662832 7 Jul The Pure Floyd Show Pink Floyd tribute. Diss Corn Hall, Diss, 01379 652241 8 Jul The Bohemians Queen tribute.

Pavilion Theatre at Cromer Pier, Cromer, 01263 512495 8 Jul Pennyless Folk trio. The Granary Theatre, Wells-next-the-Sea, 01328 710193 9 Jul Eve Selis Band American, direct from San Diego. Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 10 Jul The Miserable Rich Brighton band. Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 12 Jul Classical Music on the Broads An evening of classical music on the broads aboard a paddle steamer.

Broads Tours, Wroxham, 01603 782207 13 Jul Festival Too Free evening concert with The Selector, Soul II Soul, and Jessie J tribute. Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, 07765 248152

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St Catherine’s Church, Ludham, 01692 678654 13 - 15 Jul Southrepps Classical Music Festival Various venues, Southrepps, 01263 833820 14 Jul Festival Too Free evening concert featuring the KLFM Battle of the Bands winners, and X-Factor runner up, Marcus Collins. Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, 07765 248152 14 Jul Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society Auden Theatre at Gresham’s School, Holt, 01263 713444 14 Jul If Music be the Food of Love Songs and duets. St Lawrence Centre, South Walsham, 01493 751700 14 Jul Mary Anne Barclay Harp Recital Diss Corn Hall, 01379 652241 15 Jul Grimethorpe Colliery Band King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, 01553 764864 15 Jul Chris Cooper Jazz Trio Jazz.

The Globe Inn, Wells-next-the-Sea, 01328 710206 15 Jul Marty Wilde & The Wildcats One of the greats of British rock and roll.

Pavilion Theatre at Cromer Pier, 01263 512495 16 Jul The New Squadronaires 1940s big band music. Pavilion Theatre at Cromer Pier, 01263 512495 19 Jul Jazz on the Broads Jazz music aboard a paddle steamer. Broads Tours, Wroxham, 01603 782207 19 Jul The Pharcyde Norwich Arts Centre, 01603 660352 21 Jul Sweetbeats Ska and RockSteady. Norwich Arts Centre, 01603 660352 22 Jul King’s Lynn Festival Chorus Concert Version of Porgy & Bess. King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, 01553 764864 22 Jul The Karpenters Tribute. Pavilion Theatre at Cromer Pier, 01263 512495 23 Jul Fingerstyle Collective Four of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists.

Norwich Arts Centre, 01603 660352 26 Jul Fezziwig Ceilidh Band Live music as you cruise the Broads on a paddle steamer. Broads Tours, Wroxham, 01603 782207 26 Jul Freddy Kampf Internationally-acclaimed pianist. King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, 01553 764864 27 Jul An Evening of Country Music Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, 01493 662832 27 Jul Sheringham Shantymen Maritime singing group. The Granary Theatre, Wells-next-the-Sea, 01328 710193 28 Jul Philharmonia Orchestra Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Bruch. King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, 01553 764864

2 - 28 JULY 49 & RISING: FULL CIRCLE An exciting contemporary art exhibition comprising of a series of specifically made works by six well-established East Anglian artists. From the ‘Quirky Nature of Quercus Robur’ to the fragility and strength of the human body, this exhibition explores an intriguing range of ideas in paint, textiles and mixed-media. Diss Corn Hall.

28 Jul Julian Smith Sax player better known as runner up in the 2009 series of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, 01493 662832 28 Jul Courtney Pine Inspirational contemporary jazz. Plus support from Ayanna + Gywneth Herbert Theatre in the Woods at Gresham’s School, Holt, 01263 712244 29 Jul Dominic Kirwan Popular Irish singer. King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, King’s Lynn, 01553 764864 29 Jul The Bon Jovi Experience Tribute. Pavilion Theatre at Cromer Pier, Cromer, 01263 512495 30 Jul We Are Scientists Rock music of the thoughtful, sometimes epic, often loud, vaguely danceable, implicitly humanist variety. Norwich Arts Centre, 01603 660352 31 Jul Hat Fitz & Cara Robinson Fab Delta blues from Queensland, Australia.

Norwich Arts Centre, 01603 660352 31 Jul Richard Digance Folk entertainer. King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, 01553 764864

ART & EXHIBITIONS 1 - 3 Jul BA Degree Shows 2012 Norwich University College of the Arts undergraduate student show. Norwich University College of the Arts, Norwich, 01603 610561 1 - 16 Jul Journeys Through the Light Cutting edge contemporary art by East Anglian artists on the theme of light and image making as found in medieval stained glass. Hungate Medieval Art at St Peter Hungate Church, Ludham Bridge, 01692 630485 1 - 29 Jul Submerged-Spaces: Bill Viola Video installations by internationally recognised artist Bill Viola, to be shown at venues around the city. Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich, 01603 593199 1 Jul - 23 Aug Cornelia Fitzroy Intricate paintings displayed in the Adnams bar. Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich, 01603 630000

1 Jul - 27 Aug Queen & Country Artists will be interpreting the exhibition’s theme in their own quirky way. Assembly House, Norwich, 01603 626402 1 Jul - 30 Sep The Diamond Jubilee Exhibition Historic uniforms from the Coronations of William IV, George IV and Queen Elizabeth II. Houghton Hall, 01485 528569 1 Jul - 30 Sep A celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee An exhibition exploring what life was life for ordinary people in 1952, when the Queen came to the throne. King’s Lynn Tourist Information Centre at The Custom House, King’s Lynn, 01553 763044 1 Jul - 31 Oct The Ostrich & The Crown This exhibition for 2012 highlights the links over four centuries between the Coke family and the monarchy, from the time of Elizabeth I to the present day.

Holkham Hall, 01328 713111 1 Jul - 2 Dec The First Moderns: Art Nouveau, from Nature to Abstraction The First Moderns is the first in a series of displays of spectacular displays of works from the Sainsbury Centre’s permanent collections that will explore the importance of design, particularly in the European context in the 19th and 20th centuries. Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich, 01603 593199 2 - 14 Jul Tim Cross Dance photographer. The Forum, Norwich, 01603 727950 7 Jul - 30 Sep Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration V&A touring exhibition of the portraits of Her Majesty by photographer Cecil Beaton (1904-1980). Ranging from wartime photographs of Princess Elizabeth with her family, to tender images of The Queen with her own young children and official portraits, this exhibition of more than one hundred photographs, conveys the magnitude of her role as Britain’s monarch. Elegant and highly-staged photographs are shown alongside informal moments of the Royal Family at home.

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8 - 31 Jul Norwich Exhibition This wonderful collection of work by a variety of talented artists shows many familiar and not so familiar views of Norwich and is a fascinating insight into how each artist interprets the scenes of Norwich.

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14 - 28 Jul King’s Lyn Art Club Annual showcase. King’s Lynn Arts Centre, King’s Lynn, 01553 764864 14 Jul - 18 Aug Alla Moda An exhibition of over 300 bold and colourful ceramics from the Graham Cooley Collection will reveal the designers and factories behind many of these design treasures - including the rediscovery of a ‘forgotten’ factory. King’s Lynn Arts Centre, 01553 764864 16 - 28 Jul The Norwich School and East Anglian Connections Eclectic collection of works from 19th Century Norwich School pictures to recent works by artists who draw their inspiration from the East Anglian terrain. King’s Lynn Arts Centre, 01553 764864 17 - 22 Jul Mark Yardley presents A diverse show including water colour and gouache pieces from Mark’s series Reclaimed by nature. Wymondham Arts Centre, Wymondham, 01603 666011 17 - 26 Jul NCA12 Challenging and innovative work by members of the Norfolk Contemporary Art Society. The Forum, Norwich, 01603 727950 20 Jul - 8 Aug Kieron Williamson 10-year-old Kieron is an incredible talent and one of the world’s youngest and most internationally known selling artists.

Picturecraft Gallery, Holt, 01263 711040 21 Jul - 2 Sep Natural World Art Group Original and evocative art featuring wildlife both native and exotic. Banham Zoo, Banham, 01953 887771 24 - 29 Jul Martin Walton Energetic abstract paintings. Wymondham Arts Centre, Wymondham, 01603 666011 31 Jul - 5 Aug Wymondham Art Sociey Annual exhibition. Wymondham Arts Centre, 01603 666011

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Norfolk You can find even more events on our website and include your own too! www.eastlife.co.uk 31 Jul - 27 Jan Thomas Housego The second exhibition in the Next Modern series showcases the work of British-born sculptor Thomas Houseago, whose large-scale bronze, Hermaphrodite, stands in the Centre’s west end Sculpture Garden.

The exhibition will contain a selection of sculptures from bronzes to more fragile plaster works, inside the Centre and outside in the Sculpture Garden.

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SPECIAL EVENTS Every Wednesday The Cloisters Fair: Antiques. Collectables. Vintage.

8am-3pm. St Andrews & Blackfriars Halls, Norwich, 01603 630763 1 Jul Sandringham Driving Trails Horse event. Sandringham Estate, Sandringham, 01485 545400 1 Jul Norfolk Antique & Collectors Fair 9am-4pm. The Brook Hotel, Norwich, 07919 022352 2 - 14 Jul Inertia A specially commissioned digital installation created by award-winning choreographer and video artist Darren Johnston, which integrates underwater choreography, multi-projection interfaces and otherworldly spatial design. The Forum, Norwich, 01603 727950 5 Jul Big Dance Afternoon Retro dance action for the whole family.

The Forum, Norwich, 01603 727950 5 - 8 Jul Lord Mayor’s Celebrations Four days of fun and celebration with a street procession, fireworks, music festival, funfair, outdoor theatre, cinema and comedy, dancing, street artists and lots more. Adding to the excitement this year is the arrival of the Olympic Torch Relay in the early evening of Wednesday 4th when approximately 15 torch bearers will make their way through the city and take it to Chapelfield Gardens where thousands of people will witness the lighting of the caldron. There will be an amazing Olympic show in the gardens, which will also be broadcast on screen at The Forum. The following day the torch will leave Norwich taking in historic landmarks on its journey through Norfolk and on to the Olympic Games. City centre, Norwich.

7 Jul Craft Market Quality hand made crafts by local crafts people. 9.30am-2pm.

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7 Jul Scrum on the Beach Beach rugby tournament open to all ages from five years upwards. 12-5pm. Central Beach, Great Yarmouth, 01493 445 692 7 - 8 Jul Lavender Festival At Norfolk Lavender Festival you will enjoy seeing the world famous Lavender Fields and the intriguing Lavender Oil Distillery and Museum, National Lavender Collection and Herb Garden. 9am-5pm. Norfolk Lavender, Heacham, 01485 570384 7 - 8 Jul Living History - Hands on the Past A chance to step into the past at Oxburgh Hall where there will be a variety of characters in Tudor costume for you to meet. Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, 01366 327242 7 - 8 Jul Potty Morris Dance Festival A colourful week-end of dancing music and merriment. Town Centre, Sheringham.

8 Jul Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre Starting at 11am on the 8th July, an extravaganza of shopping, entertainment and live performance will continue late into the night. 11am-5pm. Norwich.

8 Jul Eastern Herpetological Society Reptile Show A selection of private breeders offering snakes, lizards, amphibians, invertebrates, spiders, foods and advice. 10.30am-3.30pm. Norfolk Showground, Norwich, 01603 731971 12 - 14 Jul Great Yarmouth Beer & Cider Festival A great selection of locally produced beers and ciders and plus live music. The Drill Hall, Great Yarmouth, 01493 850578 13 - 15 Jul 11th Annual Beer Festival Beer, food, drink and entertainment are all available over the three days at Sheringham station. The Poppy Line (North Norfolk Railway) at Sheringham Station, 01263 820800 14 Jul Burhams Flower Show & Carnival Traditional summer show, with arena events, children’s races, craft stalls, side shows, funfair and more. 2pm.

Creake Road Playing Field, Burnham Market, 01328 730778 14 Jul Norfolk’s American Connections Big Day Out A day of fun, family-friendly activities to celebrate Norfolk’s historical connections with North America. Enjoy performances, an exhibition and hands-on activities all with a distinctly American flavour. 10am-4pm.

The Forum, Norwich, 01603 727950 14 Jul The Barford Festival Fun family fest with International Entertainers, Stiltwalkers,hands-on Multi-Media workshops, Human Demolition, Zorb Balls, Circus workshops, rides, ‘Children’s Creative’ tents, Climbing Wall, Car Show, Games and Competitions, Magicians,

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14 - 15 Jul Norfolk Antique & Collectors Fair Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 9am - 4pm Norfolk Showground, Norwich, 01702 549623 14 - 15 Jul Hemsby Village Festival & Sunday Carnival The Sunday Carnival parade commences at 1pm. Hemsby Playing Field, 01493 732442 14 - 15 Jul CIKFIA European Superkarts & MSA British GP Top motor racing. Snetterton Circuit, Snetterton, 0843 453 9000 14 - 16 Jul Flower Festival 10am-5pm. Rockland All Saints Church, Rockland All Saints, 01953 488567 15 Jul The Secret Medieval Garden Step back in time to discover the secrets and symbolism of the Medieval Garden.

10am-2.30pm. Dragon Hall, Norwich, 01603 663922 15 Jul Food Glorious Food Meet local food producers and taste the best that Norfolk has to offer. 10am-5pm.

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse, Gressenhall, 01362 689251 15 Jul Centre 81 Classic Car Event Admire these pre 1975 treasured motor vehicles. Sea Life Centre Gardens, Great Yarmouth, 01493 852573 15 - 28 Jul King’s Lynn Festival Popular annual festival featuring a wide selection classical and contemporary music and literary lectures and events. www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk Various venues, King’s Lynn, 01553 767557 19 - 22 Jul Flower Festival 10am-6pm. Dersingham Church, Dersingham, 01485 544561 20 - 23 Jul Old Hunstanton Flower Festival Old Hunstanton Church, Old Hunstanton, 01485 535951 21 Jul The Norwich Original Fleamarket Over 70 dealers will offer a huge selection of antiques, collectables, vintage and retro. 9am-4pm. St Andrews & Blackfriars Halls, Norwich, 01603 630763 21 Jul World Snail Racing Championships Snail racing is a fun event for young and old alike. For more than 25 years the World Snail Racing Championships have been held at Congham. Last year’s champion was a snail called Zoomer owned by 6 year old Anton Lucas of Ashwicken near King’s Lynn. Congham Cricket Field, Congham.

21 - 23 Jul Flower Festival 11am-4pm. St Mary the Virgin Church, Houghton-on-the-Hill, 01366 347563 22 Jul 9th Annual Classic Car Show Vintage and classic cars and motorcycles from the 1920s to the 1980s. 11am-4pm.

St John’s School Playing Field, Hoveton, 01692 650632 22 Jul Narborough Village Fair 11am-4pm. Narborough Community Centre, Narborough, 01760 337561 22 Jul Toy Collectors Fair 0 Norfolk Showground, Norwich, 01603 731971 22 - 28 Jul Holt Festival A week of pop-up performing and visual arts extravaganzas across the Georgian town. www.holtfestival.org Holt, 01263 711284 24 Jul Thetford Night Market Music, food and stalls. 5.30-9.30pm. Market Place, Thetford, 01842 751975 25 Jul 131st Sandringham Flower Show One of the most prestigious horticultural events, now in its 131st year, it is much more than just a Flower Show. It is a unique event offering not only the best in horticulture but also an excellent day out, filled with family entertainment.

Sandringham Estate, 01485 545400 25 Jul Summer Fireworks Fantastic summer firework spectacular. The evening starts off with fun and music entertainment from 8pm followed by a firework display starting at 10pm. Central Beach, Great Yarmouth, 01493 846346 28 Jul Diss 20th Century & Modern Design Collectors Fair Diss Corn Hall, 01638 603518 28 Jul Norwich Pride A celebration from the local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) community for everyone. The third Norwich Pride includes a picnic in Chapelfield Gardens as well as stalls, speeches and entertainment at the Forum and a Parade through the City Centre.

There are parties, comedy and live music at venues across the city as well as films, art exhibitions and family-friendly events.

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28 - 30 Jul Medieval Weekend 11am-4pm. Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, 01366 327242 28 Jul - 5 Aug Wells Carnival 70 individual activities across 9 days Carnival day itself is on 4 Aug, with entertainment throughout the day. Town Centre, Wells-next-the-Sea. 28 - 29 Jul Gorleston Clifftop Festival Over the two day event, you can expect a huge variety of entertainment, stalls, Fun Fair, music, sports and much much more! Enjoy the firework finale on the Sunday evening. Gorleston-on-Sea Cliffs, Gorleston, 07725 477376 28 Jul - 29 Aug Worstead Festival Well-loved attractions such as the local weavers’ group, the heavy horses and traditional farming machinery will be featured alongside new ventures including a food theatre. Plus music, crafts and more. Worstead.

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Watton There are some interesting buildings in Watton including the Clock Tower built in 1679. The Town Clock has a mechanism, which was presented to the town in 1827 by a leading citizen, Edward Stevens.

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The market at Watton is the strongest link with the past.

Between 1200 and 1204 the Lord of Watton Hall, John de Vaux, obtained a charter for a market to be held on Fridays.

Very quickly the people of nearby Saham Toney complained to the King that the market was harming their own held on the same day. Their complaints were upheld and the charter was withdrawn. However, John de Vaux conveyed the manor to his brother, Olivers, who was on better terms with the King since he immediately obtained a new charter for a Wednesday market and so it has remained ever since.

Many of the shops in the town are still family businesses run by 2nd and 3rd generations, having seen much expansion.

Watton Sports Centre has a range of facilities including carpet bowls, badminton, squash, tennis and a fully-fitted fitness centre. www.brecks.org On Sunday 5th August, there’s no better place to be than at the Wayland Agricultural Show, which takes place at Brandon Road, Watton.

If you’ve never been then you are in for a treat, it’s a very special fun-packed day for the whole family- including the dog! The beauty of the Wayland Show is that it is an agricultural show in the traditional sense and one of the oldest one-day agricultural shows in Britain.

Impressively, this year sees the 139th show which is set to be even better than last year which saw record attendances through the gates.

If you look around you will see that the core of the show remains as it did for those very first shows with the emphasis very much on livestock; cattle, sheep, pigs and working horses, all on show and bidding to become Show Champion. In the equestrian area, riders young and old provide thrilling entertainment as they compete for the prized rosettes.

Youngsters will love a walk around the smaller birds and animals in the Fur & Feather marquee, while in the main ring they can meet the fox hounds, gun dogs and beagles and marvel at the hilarious ‘Quack Pack’ duck herding demonstrations before taking in the action-packed spectacular and dangerous quad-bike stunts and jumps performed by ex-world champion motocross rider Jason Smyth’s ‘Adrenalin Tour’, Other Show attractions which celebrate rural life and pastimes include vintage vehicles, the Taste of Norfolk, Lifestyle, Arts & Crafts, Horticulture and Home marquees plus many trade stalls and displays. www.waylandshow.com

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Take a trip to Hunstanton and enjoy a day out by the sea…

From the iconic red and white striped cliffs to the north, acres of sand and clear, shallow waters to the hustle and bustle on the High Street and golden sunsets, the resort of Hunstanton is the perfect setting for a family trip to the seaside this summer.

Located within the award winning Esplanade Gardens, along Cliff Parade there’s lots of different activities to keep your whole family entertained from the fun, but challenging crazy golf course, twelve grass bowling lanes, children’s playarea and an 18-hole putting green. The amenities are open daily from 10am until 5pm (last admissions 4pm), with equipment available to hire from the crazy golf pavilion or from the nearby Oasis Sports & Leisure Centre. Bookings for the outdoor bowls lanes can also be made in advance by calling 01485 534227.

Treat yourself to a home from home on your trip to the seaside by hiring your own little place in the sun! Beach front chalets are available from just £16.70 per day and include a private parking space on the seafront. For more information or to hire a chalet please call 01485 536148.

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If Hunstanton is your destination, an unmissable part of your stay should be a visit to Old Hunstanton beach – soft white sand dunes edge a panoramic view of the Wash that feels as far away from everyday life as it comes. Once you’ve got the sand beneath your feet and worked up an appetite, keep that laid-back, relaxed feeling alive a little longer at The Lodge, Old Hunstanton, a few steps from the beach.

Owned by a local family, The Lodge has recently completed a four-year renovation that has created a modern focal point at the heart of the village. The team here, and at sister hotel Briarfields in nearby Titchwell, have a passion for all that North West Norfolk has to offer, including expert insight into the best places to visit along the coastline.

The Lodge’s staff are ready to welcome you with a drink and a meal to fit the bill, whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a family feast. Locally sourced and freshly prepared, the emphasis here is upon uncomplicated dining and a chilled out atmosphere that reflects its surroundings.

And for those looking to linger a little longer, The Lodge’s luxury accommodation offers superb value with spacious rooms, sumptuous beds and bathrooms. Two attic rooms offer extra family space while a series of recently completed courtyard rooms provide outside space to sit and enjoy a glass or two. For those looking for the ultimate indulgence, be sure to reserve The Coal Bunker which features a Jacuzzi bath to complete your unwind experience. Or, for a more independent stay, try the 4-bedroom, 5-star luxury cottage, located next to The Lodge.

The elegant resort of Hunstanton is the ideal base to enjoy Norfolk's superb coastline. Hunstanton, or ‘Hunston’as it is known locally, is renowned for its unique striped cliffs, acres of sand and clear, shallow water and magnificent sunsets, made special by its position as the only west-facing resort on the East coast. Young or old, families will find plenty to do in Hunstanton.

Purpose built in 1846 by local landowner Henry Styleman le Strange, 'Sunny Hunny' is the ideal location for a seaside holiday with all the trimmings.

New to Hunstanton is a specially designed ‘Sensory Garden’, with opportunities to touch, hear and smell the plants and sculptures. The town also has its own art gallery, The Coal Shed, which hosts many exhibitions throughout the year featuring local history.

The town’s Oasis Leisure Centre, with its well equipped fitness suite, has a tropically heated pool with aquaslide, giant inflatables, floats and jacuzzi.

In summer, look out for the colourful Tractor Train which carries visitors the length of the seafront, or take a trip with Searles Sea Tours to see the seals on the unique Wash Monster, a World War II amphibian craft, leaving from the South Promenade which will take you out to your boat.

Along the promenade is the Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary, where diver's eye viewing tanks, a 'touch' pool and an underwater tunnel bring visitors face to face with an amazing collection of sea creatures, and ten pin bowling is close by as well as the usual seaside favourites such as the fun fair, amusements and beach ponies. Walkers can pick up the start of the Norfolk Coast Path in Hunstanton and nearby in Old Hunstanton is a cherished mix of hotels, pubs and an excellent arts and craft centre. www.west-norfolk.gov.uk

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Search For A Star is making a welcome return and the theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own Great British Seaside Special will be performing throughout the summer.

Comedian Joe Pasquale is appearing on 15 August so a night of fun and laughter is guaranteed and early booking is advised.

For information and tickets call 01485 532252 or go to www.princesstickets.co.uk

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Hitchin Festival A festival programme full of gigs, recitals, concertos, comedy, films, theatre, food events, art, literary and history talks and walks, themed picnics runs until 29 July.

Here’s just a few of this year’s events not to be missed: 1 July PRIORY PICNIC A celebration of the hugely talented young musicians from the North Herts Music School. Finishes with fireworks about 10pm. Take a picnic, rugs and seats! Hitchin Priory grounds.

3, 10 & 18 July FESTIVAL CHEESE DAYS A chance to sample a fantastic range of cheeses, learn about them and taste six wines that go best with them! Halseys.

7 July GO HITCHIN! Market Place music and fun through the day. Competitions for schoolchildren in various track and field events at Hitchin Boys School. Sports Clubs open around the town. Presentations and procession at the end of the afternoon.

Hitchin Boys School and Market Place.

8 July THE BEATNIKS Den Pugsley and Jamie Cook from The Overtures with music of the 60s. Sir John Barleycorn.

8 July HITCHIN HALF MARATHON Cheer on the plucky runners as they set off on this grueling course and be there to welcome them back. Hitchin Priory grounds.

20 July GLAD ALL OVER! A 60s CELEBRATION A high-octane mix of rock, pop, soul and Motown classics performed by a multi-talented cast of West End and No. 1 Touring actor / musicians – covering everything from the Beach Boys to the Beatles, from Donovan to Dusty. Queen Mother Theatre.

20 July HITCHIN LIGHT ORCHESTRA SUMMER PARTY Great Band, great venue – an amazing party with a 70 piece orchestra playing film music, jazz, Latin and rock.

Hitchin Town Hall.

21 - 22 July HITCHIN COMEDY FESTIVAL Twelve shows over two days featuring some top stand-ups from the comedy circuit.

The Victoria, Ickleford Road.

29 July MUSICAL FAMILY PICNIC Music from Keltic Krystal Folk plus others. Cream Teas, icecreams and licensed bar available.

Children’s games, raffle and plant stall. Best dressed Teddy competition. Take picnic, chairs/rugs. Benslow Music Trust.

For details of these and many more Festival events call 01462 453335 or go to www.hitchin-festival.co.uk

Hitchin The north Hertfordshire market town of Hitchin, with its narrow streets and lanes, offers plenty of independent shops, coffee shops and cafes, and a lively evening atmosphere, with a great number of restaurants, bars and clubs.

The George Inn and The Red Hart are among the town’s oldest inns. Hitchin’s large central Market Place is surrounded by Tudor and Georgian buildings. The award winning Hitchin Market is open every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. As well as the General Market there is also an Antiques and Collectors Market every Friday, a Car Boot Sale every Sunday and on the last Saturday of every month the New Riverside Market hosts a Farmers and Craft Market.

Hitchin’s two theatres are The Queen Mother Theatre on Walsworth Road, which stages amateur performances, and the Market Theatre in Sun Street, home to a small professional company. The British Schools Museum gives visitors a chance to see the only schoolroom left in the world where 300 boys were once taught by one master.

A host of top quality professional musicians perform in the Benslow Summer Music Festival, bringing world-class performances to Hertfordshire in a series of nine concerts. This year’s Festival includes performances from Coull String Quartet, Coull String Quartet, Rose Consort of Viols, Navarra String Quartet (above), and jazz from Paul Eshelby and friends.

The Festival runs from 6 July 17 August. For tickets call 01462 459446 or go to www.benslowmusic.org

Lavender is at its best from the end of June to mid August, and there’s no better place to see it than at Cadwell Farm near Hitchin. Its 12 acres of fields are open to visitors during the summer, where you can walk the rows, pick a bunch of lavender and take a guided tour. Don't miss their Film on the Farm event when you can picnic in front of the beautiful lavender fields and enjoy a movie under the stars. Beer and wine tent, popcorn, ice-cream and bbq.

Early kids movie, screened in the barn. www.hitchinlavender.com

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Rhythms of the World (ROTW) is an annual festival of music, dance, arts and cuisine from around the world, run by volunteers, which aims to unite diverse communities through music and the Arts. The Festival, held in Hitchin and originally organised by the local Oxfam campaigns groups, has evolved into one of the biggest - and best value world music festivals in the UK with over 31,000 attending in 2011. People come from all sectors of the community and the event features both local talent as well as artists from around the world.

This year’s exciting line-up of around 140 artists across seven stages, features reggae legend Junior Murvin; Mercury Prize-winning soul singer Speech Debelle (left); the flamboyant Molotov Jukebox, fronted by Harry Potter actress Natalia Tena; award-winning band Juju; leadung UK Bhangra star Jassi Sidhu; punk rock legends The Damned; acclaimed indie band The Young Knives; singer-songwriter Edgar Broughton; and beatbox girl band The Boxettes (below).

Rhythms Of The World is held in the grounds of Hitchin Priory, Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, 14 - 15 July. Music will be playing on all the stages from 12noon till 11pm on Saturday, and 12noon till 9pm on Sunday.

Adut tickets cost £10 (£5 youths) and are available at various outlets in town, or online, along with further information, at www.rotw.org.uk

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Herts Beds & Bucks THEATRE & SHOWS 1 Jul Elton John & Tim Rice’s Aida Presented by Sharpe Academy.

Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth, 01923 711063 1 Jul The Wiz Musical presented by 3D Youth Theatre. Parkside Hall, Ampthill, 1 Jul The Wind in the Willows Open-air theatre. Hawthorne Theatre at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 357117 1 - 7 Jul The New Me Comedy play.

Market Theatre, Hitchin, 01462 433553 1 - 21 Jul The Tringe The World’s 7th Longest Comedy Festival returns to Tring and promises to be even better than before. Over 40 comedians and a programme of Family Shows. The Court Theatre @ Pendley, Tring, Tring, 07543 560478 2 - 4 Jul Equus Inspired by a true story, Peter Shaffer’s unique psychological thriller explores the complex relationships between worship, myth and sexuality.

Hawthorne Theatre at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 357117 2 - 7 Jul Murder on the Nile Agatha Christie murder mystery. Milton Keynes Theatre 0844 871 7652 2 - 7 Jul Romeo & Juliet Shakespeare’s most romantic play. Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin, 01462 455166 5 Jul Summer Showcase Presented

by Cambridge Performing Arts and Bodywork Company. Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 894722 5 Jul Splash! Musical comedy presented by children of Northgate school.

Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 5 - 6 Jul A Vampire Story Presented

by Barn Youth Theatre. Barn Theatre, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 324300 7 Jul Howlin’ Comedy Club Stand-up.

Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans, 07807 521436 8 Jul Wheels On The Bus Children’s show. Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 894722 8 Jul The Little Big Club Children’s favourites live on stage. Grove Theatre, Dunstable, 01582 602080 10 - 13 Jul Midnight Tango Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for six series of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing with their stunning Tango routines. Now they have created their own live show, Midnight Tango, a breathtaking evening bringing to life all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting of dance forms.

Milton Keynes Theatre 0844 871 7652 11 - 14 Jul The Adult History of Great Britain - Part 1 Fast-moving adult comedy revue. Market Theatre, Hitchin, 01462 433553 12 - 14 Jul The Importance of Being Earnest L.B.D.G. present Oscar Wilde’s timelessly humorous and most famous play. Leighton Buzzard Theatre, Leighton Buzzard, 0300 300 8125

13 Jul The Complete World of Sports (Abridged) Presented by the Reduced Shakespeare Company. Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford, 01234 269519 13 Jul Oh Whistle, and I’ll Come to you, My Lad Robert Lloyd Parry presemts two of M R James’ classic spine-chillers. The Place, Bedford, 01234 269519 13 - 14 Jul Our Country’s Good Set in Sydney, Australia in 1788-1789, this is a story about convicts who are offered a bit of humanity and culture by participating in a production of a play Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 13 - 21 Jul The 39 Steps Classic thriller. The Little Theatre, Dunstable, 07940 105864 13 - 28 Jul Bedford Festival Fringe Another jam-packed festival of theatre, comedy, poetry, music, dance, mime, story telling and more. www.bedfringe.co.uk Various venues, Bedford, 01234 269519 14 Jul Crazy Little Thing Called Love Kevin Tomlinson is now recognised as one of the UK’s leading comic improvisers.

The Place, Bedford, 01234 269519 14 Jul Pete Firman + Vikki Stone The UK’s leading comedic conjuror and star of BBC1’s The Magicians previews brand new material for his forthcoming festival appearances and national tour.

Bedford Theatre, 01234 269519 15 Jul Spitfire Solo Nicholas Collett plays a multitude of characters and recreates the Battle of Britain - onstage!

The Place, Bedford, 01234 269519 15 Jul Bonnie & Clyde Play that looks behind the myth. The Place, Bedford, 01234 269519 15 Jul Exhibition of Dances Showcase by Ballet First. Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 16 - 17 Jul The Gruffalo Family show.

Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford, 01234 269519 17 Jul Tim FitzHigham Multi award-winning comedian, author and world record holder. The Place, Bedford, 01234 269519 18 Jul Strangers On Another Train A tribute to Alfred Hitchcock written by Tony Phillips. The Place, Bedford, 01234 269519 18 Jul Kiss Of The Red Menace A Tribute to Kander & Ebb. The Place, Bedford, 01234 269519 19 Jul David Copperfield A new adaptation by Stephen Drury. The Place, Bedford, 01234 269519 19 Jul Idiots of Ants Award-winning comedy act. Bedford Theatre, Bedford, 01234 269519 20 Jul Glad All Over A 60s celebration.

Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin, 01462 455166 20 Jul - 4 Aug The Door This frightening play has reincarnation as its topic and central theme. Market Theatre, Hitchin, 01462 433553

28 JULY JOSEPHINE TEWSON A hugely fun and irreverent evening of chat and memories of a fifty-year career with one of Britain's most loved comedy actresses; from Frost On Sunday to the Two Ronnies, Shelley, Keeping Up Appearances and Last of the Summer Wine.

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21 Jul Oliver Bland and the Magical Movie of Menace With dastardly villains, plenty of action and adventure, and some romance. Leighton Buzzard Theatre, 0300 300 8125 21 Jul An Ideal Husband Open-air performance of Oscar Wilde’s comedy by Heartbreak Productions. Hopleys Plants, Much Hadham, 01279 842509 21 Jul How Sweet It Is Music show that pays tribute to the sound of Motown.

Hertford Theatre, 01992 531500 22 Jul Female Gothic This dark celebration of female gothic is adapted and performed by Rebecca Vaughan.

Hawthorne Theatre at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 357117 22 Jul Phill Jupitus The Stables, Wavendon, MK, 01908 280800 23 - 28 Jul Avenue Q Hilarious and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, Avenue Q is a musical like no other. Grove Theatre, Dunstable, 01582 602080 24 Jul Showstopper! The Improvised Musical A brand new musical is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning production. Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford, 01234 269519 24 Jul Luke Toulson + Geoff Norcott Stand-up comedy. The Place, Bedford, 01234 269519 24 - 26 Jul Bane: The Complete Trilogy The performance uses mime, gesture and sound effects to conjure the setting, with multiple character switching to create a filmic tapestry on stage that is funny, engaging and at times moving.

Bedford Theatre, 01234 269519 24 - 28 Jul Beauty and the Beast Musical. The Court Theatre @ Pendley, Tring, Tring, 07543 560478 25 - 26 Jul The Kevin Cruise Show Kevin promises a night of High Seas Cruising antics, including comedy sketches, game shows, audience participation, magic, bingo and songs galore. South Bank Arts Centre at Bedford College, Bedford, 01234 291000 26 Jul Kiss Of The Red Menace A Tribute to Kander & Ebb. The Place, Bedford, 01234 269519

26 Jul The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Victor Hugos classic Beauty and the Beast story is told through the mangled words of the Hunchback, Quasimodo. The Place, Bedford, 01234 269519 26 Jul Mostly Comedy Summer Special Stand-up. Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin, 01462 455166 27 Jul For a Soldier’s Song Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War, A Soldier’s Song is the real deal. A true story of conflict told by the guy who was there, bringing the battlefield to the stage in an extraordinary piece of theatre; to kill or be killed, to cower from the shells. Hawthorne Theatre at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 357117 27 Jul The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre: Boo Lingerie A brand new Socky Horror Show starring the darlings of stage, screen and YouTube with new songs, sketches, socks and violence. And probably zombies. The Place, Bedford, 01234 269519 27 - 28 Jul Une Soire au Cabaret SHARPDance Company invites you to take a step back in time to 1900’s France.

The Place, Bedford, 01234 269519 28 Jul John Hegley: Around Our Kennel John Hegley has been a mainstay of comedy audience for over two decades and with good reason; the man and his poetry are hilarious. The Place, Bedford, 01234 269519 28 Jul Josephine Tewson See panel.

Hertford Theatre, 01992 531500 28 Jul Female Gothic This dark celebration of female gothic is adapted and performed by Rebecca Vaughan.

Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans, 07807 521436 29 Jul Beyond Gold A spectacular, uplifting and exciting musical production using gospel music, drama and dance to tell the real and inspiring stories of Olympians. Alban Arena, St Albans, 01727 844488 31 - 11 Aug Legally Blonde - The Musical This all-singing, all-dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you've go.

Milton Keynes Theatre 0844 871 7652

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MUSIC 3 - 5 Jul Rock Choir The UK’s original and first ever contemporary choir. Grove Theatre, Dunstable, 01582 602080 5 Jul Staje A Big Band for musicians and vocalists from St Albans and the surrounding area. Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans, 07807 521436 6 Jul Coull String Quartet Beethven, Shostakovich, Schubert. Benslow Music Trust, Hitchin, 01462 459446 6 Jul The Peat Bog Faeries Based on the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries have been described as ‘the future of Celtic dance music’. Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 6 Jul Peter Donegan & The Lonnie Donegan Band The Stables, Wavendon, MK, 01908 280800 6 Jul Pluck - The Titanic Show Pluck, the classical string trio with a seriously silly side, presents a tribute to the musicians who played on until the end.

Hawthorne Theatre at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 357117 6 Jul Think Floyd Pink Floyd tribute.

Grove Theatre, Dunstable, 01582 602080 6 - 7 Jul Love Luton Festival Friday’s line-up includes The Wanted and Lawson. Saturday’s line-up includes Olly Murs, Skepta and Voices With Soul.

Popes Meadow, Luton.

7 Jul 80s Mania 25 chart topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers. Hosted by DJ Mike Read. Grove Theatre, Dunstable, 01582 602080 7 Jul UK Pink Floyd Experience Tribute. Hertford Theatre, 01992 531500 8 Jul Eddi Reader & Friends The Stables, Wavendon, MK, 01908 280800 12 Jul Vintage Trouble Sensational, soulful four-man band whose very essence screams out loud of the late 1950’s to 1960’s. Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford, 01234 269519

13 Jul Darragh Morgan & Mary Dullea Violin, piano. Benslow Music Trust, Hitchin, 01462 459446 14 Jul St Albans Bach Choir African Sanctus’. St Alban’s Cathedral, St Albans, 01727 890256 14 Jul The Bateman Brothers Jazz Band Tribute to Louis Armstrong and his All-Stars. The Court Theatre @ Pendley, Tring, Tring, 07543 560478 14 Jul From the Jam Tribute to The Jam. Hertford Corn Exchange, Hertford, 01992 442992 14 Jul Woburn Sands Folk Festival Live music throughout the day with sets from some of the premier lcoal bands plus lots of children’s activities. 10.30am 8.30pm. Edgewick Farm, Woburn Sands.

14 - 15 Jul Rhythms of the World A festival of music and the arts from around the world. Something for all ages and musical tastes with a dedicated Family Area, 7 speciality stages - dedicated to young people, emerging and unusual talents and local favourites. Two days and 140 acts. Highlights include Junior Murvin, The Damned, Young Knives, Speech Debelle, JuJu and Jassi Sidhu. www.rotw.org.uk Hitchin Priory, Hitchin.

16 Jul Rock Choir The UK’s original and first ever contemporary choir.

Hertford Theatre, 01992 531500 19 Jul Turin Brakes The group that’ve made folk rock fashionable again, Turin Brakes lace their melodic acoustic musings with a healthy dose of indie to make the perfect hummable songs for those lazy summer afternoons. Esquires, Bedford, 01234 340120 20 Jul Pasadena Roof Orchestra The Stables, Wavendon, MK, 01908 280800 20 Jul Richard Digance Folk entertainter. Hertford Theatre, Hertford, 01992 531500 21 Jul Nanci Griffith The Stables, Wavendon, MK, 01908 280800 21 Jul Marty Wilde & The Wildcats One of the greats of British rock and roll.

Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 21 Jul Battle Proms See panel.

Hatfield House, Hatfield, 01432 355416

21 Jul My Preserver Powerful and edgy anthemic rock. Esquires, Bedford, 01234 340120 22 Jul Folk by the Oak A festival of folk’s finest acts including Show of Hands, Cara Dillon, Breabach, Chris Wood, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo and The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Hatfield House, Hatfield, 01432 355416 23 Jul The Unthanks The Stables, Wavendon, MK, 01908 280800 27 Jul L'Orchestre D'Hommes Orchestres The Stables, Wavendon, MK, 01908 280800 28 Jul James Hunter The Stables, Wavendon, MK, 01908 280800

ART & EXHIBITIONS 1 - 8 Jul Animal Record-Breakers This year, the Olympic Games come to London and we will witness some incredible record-breaking spectacles. But if you think our human skills are amazing, check out the rest of the animal kingdom.

Natural History Museum at Tring, 020 7942 6171 2 - 30 Jul Full Circle Textile design.

Letchworth Arts Centre, 01462 670788 2 - 31 Jul England, My England Photographs by Chris Steele-Perkins.

Letchworth Arts Centre, Letchworth, 01462 670788 2 - 31 Jul England, My England Photographs by Chris Steele-Perkins.

Letchworth Arts Centre, Letchworth, 01462 670788 6 - 8 Jul Art in Clay See panel 10am-5.30pm Fri & Sat, 10am-5pm Sun. Hatfield House, Hatfield.

14 - 23 Jul As We See It An exhibition of paintings by Hertfordshire artists Linda Di Mizio and Brian Robinson. Woburn Abbey, Woburn, 01525 290333 17 Jul Mary Potter Landscapes of the New Forest through the seasons. Potton Community Centre, 01767 654920 17 Jul - 9 Sep Stortford Observed 150 years of the Herts and Essex Observer; a fascinating exhibition which consists of snapshots, images and archives from the last 150 years of the newspaper’s history. Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746

6 - 8 JULY ART IN CLAY Celebrating 18 years of Art in Clay at Hatfield House in 2012, this show has now become one of the most important ceramic events in Europe.

The makers range from young imaginative students and relative newcomers to leading national and international makers.

Some of the best ideas for ceramics in interior and garden design will be on display for you to admire and buy.

Hatfield House.

SPECIAL EVENTS 1 Jul Military Pageant Air Show Includes Historic vehicle Parade at 1.30pm. Shuttleworth Collection at Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Aerodrome, Biggleswade, 01767 627927 1 Jul Retro Show The multi-marque event for fans of retro vehicles both 4 and 2 wheels. Retro RWYB, drag racing, Show n Shine, autotest, club displays and evening entertainment. Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, 01234 782828

22 JUNE BATTLE PROMS The 12th annual Hatfield House Battle Proms Concert. As well as the usual highlights such as the Napoleonic cavalry, 200 live cannons, Spitfire display, breathtaking fireworks and a sing along proms finale, the 2012 Battle Proms will include a Diamond Jubilee Gun Salute from a vintage QF Field Gun fired manually by a team of gunners.

There will also be an exciting new aerial display

by The Blades Aerobatic Display Team! The Blades are a leading display team of former Red Arrows pilots renowned worldwide for flying precision aerobatics to the highest level within a dynamic and cutting edge display. Hatfield House.

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Herts Beds & Bucks 1 Jul Ampthill Festival Gala Day Fun and Music for all the Family in Ampthill Park. Parade from Station Road to Ampthill Park from 12.15pm. 1-7pm.

Ampthill Park, Ampthill.

7 Jul Gourmet Food & Wine Fair Browse and buy at over 20 stalls showcasing local producers, learn the arts of pasta making and wine tasting at the food theatre, and take in a delicious tea at Bromham Mill’s friendly tea room.

10.30am-4.30pm. Bromham Mill, Bedford.

7 - 8 Jul Bedfordshire County Show Attracting more than 15,000 visitors a year, the Bedfordshire Country Show boasts a wealth of attractions and fantastic entertainment for all the family including: show jumping, Main Arena events, animal shows, clay shooting, archery, falconry, funfair, air rifles, dog show, crafts, ‘Have a Go Area’ and 300 stalls selling local products. The new food hall showcases the very best in local, regional and national produce along with food demonstrations and tastings.

9.30am-6pm. The Mansion House at Old Warden Park, Biggleswade.

7 - 8 Jul Festival of Roses Arts, Crafts, Gifts, Food & Drink Fair.

10am-5pm. Garden of the Rose, St Albans.

8 Jul Arts Fest Exhibition and sale of paintings by local artists. Swiss Garden at Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, 01767 627927 8 Jul 10th Anniversary Celebrations Vintage, military and civilian vehicles, re-enactments, aerial display, trade and food stands, undercover dance floor, bar and music by Mainline Big Band, Air Cadet Drill display, aviation art display by Keith Hill. 306th Bomb Group Museum at Thurleigh Airfield, Thurleigh, 01234 708715 8 Jul Bedford Sprint Regatta The 149th annual Sprint RegattaSide-by-side sprint racing, over a course of 1200 metres on the River Great Ouse from County Bridge to the Suspension Bridge throughout the day. River Great Ouse, Bedford, 01234 353183 14 - 15 Jul Dragstalgia A weekend event dedicated to race cars, bikes and hot rods from a bygone era, keeping Nostalgia Drag Racing alive and kicking.

With RWYB, live evening entertainment, swap meet, Jet Car, show & shine, cars for sale, beerfest, plus legendary fire burnouts. Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, 01234 782828 14 - 15 Jul Fibre-East A celebration of British Wool and natural fibres for hand spinners, weavers, knitters, crocheters, dyers and felters - in fact anyone working with natural fibres in their craft, hobby or

business. 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4.30pm Sun. Scald End Farm, Thurleigh, 07751 813681 17 Jul Meet the Author: Alan Titmarsh Author, TV show host and gardener talks about his latest book, Elizabeth: Her Life, Our Times. Hertford Theatre, Hertford, 01992 531500 19 Jul A Day of Hitchock Performance of Stranger on Another Tarain - a re-workingof the classic film, plus talk by Paul Ross. British Schools Museum, Hitchin, 01462 420144 20 - 22 Jul Bug Jam 26 - VW Festival The biggest and best VW festival with VW drag racing, RWYB, huge music line up in 4 arenas, funfair, Show n Shine, comedy, trade village and much more.

Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, 01234 782828 21 Jul Evening Air Show Gates open 10am Flying starts 5.30pm. Shuttleworth Collection at Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Aerodrome, Biggleswade, 01767 627927 21 - 22 Jul Bedford River Festival For two days Bedford and the River Great Ouse comes alive as thousands of people enjoy now what is one of the biggest free festivals in the UK. The festival springs from the people of Bedford, their cultures, skills, aspirations and imaginations and features a whole host of artists and performers. River craft, carnival parade, music, arts, heritage, sports, fireworks,

trade stalls, marquees and crafts make this a truly unique event. Town Centre, Bedford.

23 - 27 Jul Time Travellers Go… Archaeology Let the kids get stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues and handle artefacts. Wrest Park, Silsoe, 27 - 29 Jul 19th Mopar Euro Nationals The Ultimate American Muscle Car show with RWYB, burnout competition, Jet Car and live evening entertainment. Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, 01234 782828 28 Jul Linslade Canal Festival This annual festival is celebrating its 10th year.

Visitors will find a diverse selection of stalls selling handmade crafts from jewellery, painted ceramics and glassware to fancy sweets. Plus canal boat trips, dancing and more. 11am-5pm.

Tiddenfoot Waterside Park, Linslade.

28 - 29 Jul Aeromodel Weekend 0 Shuttleworth Collection at Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Aerodrome, Biggleswade, 07775 662955 29 Jul Spartan Race Endurance 5km obstacle race, part of a wordlwide series.

Bassingbourn Barracks, Royston.

30 Jul - 3 Aug Time Travellers Go… Upstairs, Downstairs Discover life in Edwardian and Victorian times, would you like to live “upstairs” or work “downstairs”? Wrest Park, Silsoe.

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Steam & Country Fayre 14th, 15th & 16th September 2012 Old Warden Park, nr Biggleswade (SAT NAV SG18 9DX)

MANY GREAT ATTRACTIONS Steam, Tractors & Heavy Horses Working Demonstrations Steam Ploughing Miniature Steam Fairground Organs Flying Displays Working Crafts

Trade & Market Stalls Craft & Food Halls Working Dog Demonstrations Vintage Vehicles Old Time Fairground Morris Dancing Licensed Bar and Refreshments

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Hares, Vipers, Horses, Kittens, Dogs…

Cowper had so many animals that he loved and wrote about!

Come to the Cowper and Newton Museum, Olney on July 21st for a family fun day about Cowper’s Animals!

Make lace snakes with the Olney Lace Circle!

Go on a Minibeast Safari in our gardens with your own magnifying glass to spot newts, butterflies and bugs!

Take our Animal Quiz and win a prize!

With lots of craft activities for all ages of children, there’s a lot to do! Home-made animal cakes and cookies will be served in our historic courtyard.

Adults £4.50, Concessions £4.00, Under 18s FREE ENTRY! (prices apply for refreshments and quiz).

10.30am – 4.30pm July 21st.

All Enquiries & Advanced Bookings to: Paul Worbey, Park Farm, Henlow, Beds. SG16 6DF Tel/Fax: 01462 851711 Mobile: 07850 195622 Email: show@bseps.org.uk

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Leighton Buzzard

Leighton Buzzard is a traditional market town that has managed to retain its unique history and character whilst still meeting the demands of a busy town in the 21st century. A network of streets and shopping mews lead into Market Square, where the 19th century former Moot Hall and a fine 15th century market cross are located. The broad High Street was established in the middleages and its transition from rural community to bustling market town is reflected in the diverse buildings of character. A network of mews and alleyways lead off the High Street, some featuring buildings that date back to the 17th century, now converted into independent shops and cafes. In contrast Waterborne Walk is one of the Leighton's most contemporary shopping areas and where you’ll find a number of national retailers.

Market days are Tuesdays and Saturdays, and farmers’ markets are held on the third Saturday of each month.

The Grand Union Canal provides the backdrop for the smaller town of Linslade. The canal, once a route for industrial goods, now carries leisure craft and colourful narrow boats as holidaymakers take advantage of the free mooring to visit the town’s many individual, local shops.

Summer Band Concerts Bands from across the three counties region will perform on the bandstand in Parsons Close Recreation Ground throughout the summer (except August Bank Holiday), playing a diverse range of music from popular to classic to jazz. Concerts start at 3.00pm and finish at 5.00pm with a short interval. Bands include the James Goff Big Band (pictured), Bradwell Silver Band, City Brass Ensenble, MK Brass, Fenny Stomper Brass, Ampthill Town Band and Dunstable Town Band. The evening concert, now a regular feature in the music programme, will be held on Sunday 12 August from 6.30-9pm with music performed by local band Harmony. This is a free event and perfect for taking along your own picnic. For more information go to www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/events

Offering plenty of entertainment and attractions for visitors of all ages the annual Linslade Canal Festival attracts a crowd of around 6,000, who come to see demonstrations of traditional rural crafts, such as bee skep making, green wood turning, trug making, besom brooms, corn dollies, basket making and love spoon carving.

This year the Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary and over 100 exhibitors will be selling a vast range of products from jewellery to hand painted canalware to teddy bears.

Vintage fire engine and tractors will be on display and a short walk down to the canal side you will find the ever popular local birds of Bray, Catanger llamas and Bob the shire horse.

There's the Crazy Golf Challenge, plus face painting, craft activities and story telling sessions will be available for children along with traditional fairground rides provided by Roses Old Time Amusements.

A day long programme of live entertainment will include local musicians and dancers. If you missed them last time you will have the chance to learn to play the drums with the members of the Drum Circle. An exciting team of Morris Dancers will no doubt get your feet tapping and local musicians will perform a variety of music from folk, to jazz to popular.

Grebe Canal Cruises will provide leisurely boat trips along the canal or visitors can take a gentle stroll along the towpath and admire the many fascinating and colourful collection of historical, working and pleasure narrow boats. Trade boats will also be selling a variety of goods from cheese and fudge to books and ice creams.

The park provides the perfect setting for a family picnic and an easy access for all footpath for a gentle walk around the lake.

Refreshments will be available all day.

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Leighton Buzzard Railway MANY TOWNS have traces of closed

railways, although they become more difficult to find as time and redevelopment march on.

Leighton Buzzard is no different. The branch line to Dunstable has all but vanished, apart from the bridge over the Grand Union Canal, now used by walkers and cyclists. Where Chartmoor Road meets Billington Road, who would now think that, where the roundabout now stands, there were once busy railway sidings, where sand was tipped from small wagons into big ones?

But walk a few yards along Billington Road to Page’s Park, and you will find that the railway on which the small wagons once ran is still very much in business. The sand trains, which came down from the quarries around Heath & Reach village, are long gone, of course, except as museum exhibits. But the railway lives on, as a working museum and the town's leading tourist attraction.

Leighton Buzzard Railway’s story is linked closely with that of the First World War, and the increased demand for the area’s high-quality sand for the munitions factories. This was transported in carts and steam lorries, which did enormous damage to the local roads.

Over in France and Belgium, a massive network of light railways had been laid to supply the trenches, and at the end of the War there was a big surplus of materials and equipment on the market. Some of this was used in 1919 by the newly formed Leighton

Buzzard Light Railway company, to build a line of their own to connect the quarries with the Dunstable branch. The rails were 2 feet apart, less than half the size of the main lines, but this was a real working railway, not a toy train set.

The same is true today, except that passengers are carried instead of sand, and it is run by some very professional volunteers on a non-profit basis. Its large and varied collection of historic locomotives includes some that previously worked in India and Africa, and also some veterans of the First World War trenches. A relaxing journey on Leighton Buzzard’s unique narrow-gauge railway is a must if you are visiting the town, and indeed many people discover the town because of their visit to the railway.

Leighton Buzzard Railway, Page’s Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard 01525 373888. Go to www.buzzrail.co.uk for operating dates, departure times and fares.

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Long Melford Jessica Clarke of The Bead Boutique tells us about the Suffolk village where she lives and works How long have you been in Long Melford?

We opened our first little shop in November 2010, five months later we had to move to larger premises to provide classes and workshops. One year on, we have grown so much that we need to move to accommodate not only for stock and a classroom area but for our new online shop too!

What most appeals to you about the town and surrounding area?

Long Melford has such a variety of shops and boutiques you don’t really need to go far! We love the relaxed atmosphere and friendly faces we have made over the past 18 months.

What is Long Melford best known for?

Long Melford boasts a very long high street full of boutiques, specialist and antique shops. With its fantastic residential properties and lush green, it has the perfect mix and is truly a location you could spend hours exploring.

Is there anything new in Long Melford that we should know about?

In the past three months we have seen quite a bit of movement within the village, new shops boutique shops Evans, Charisma and Anouke have since opened and of course the big news is that The Bead Boutique will have larger premises by August!

What are you favourite buildings in Long Melford?

I have to say we have some fantastic shop fronts and houses within the village. We have a mixture of grand houses right down to quaint cottages, but my favourite has to be Westgate Street.

Is there a ‘secret’ place in Long Melford that you can tell us about?

The old railway line between Long Melford and Sudbury is stunning.

What’s the best route for a stroll around town?

The Swan

Behind either side of the high street are fantastic footpaths and bridal ways, I like to incorporate a stroll along the high street and footpaths before popping into one of the many pubs for refreshments.

Which pubs can you recommend?

There are quite a few to chose from and all have their own specialities but we do like The Swan Inn. T he food, drink and company are fantastically balanced – what more can one ask!

What’s a good place for a working lunch or a coffee break?

We have an abundance of eateries but my favourite place for lunch is at Long Melford Fine Foods – Anne’s smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel being a favourite of mine!

Where would you go for a Sunday lunchtime drink?

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Where would you go to buy good plants for your garden?

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Where would you shop for a present thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit different?

Where would you go for a meal with friends?

Jessica Muir Gallery have a lovely collection of jewellery, prints and pottery from various artists around the county - well worth a look.

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Which food shops can you recommend?

Ruseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the butcher stock a wide range of food products as well as Long Melford Fine Foods.

Where would you go for a walk in the country?

Head towards Kentwell Hall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; beautiful scenery overlooking the church and green.

What are your favourite places in East Anglia and where would you choose to go for a weekend break?

My other half and I love Aldeburgh and Southwold but we are heading to north Norfolk for our honeymoon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I have no idea where, it is a surprise!

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The Bead Boutique began after a beading obsession turned into a business. We have learnt and experienced quite a bit over the past year but decided in July to take the business to the next level and open an online shop. Classes and workshops are also very popular and we hope that by moving to larger premises we can oďŹ&#x20AC;er other projects such as felting, making fascinators and crafting with paper. Why not keep an eye out for our grand opening at www.thebeadboutique.co.uk

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Long Melford Street Fair The 12th Long Melford Street Fair takes place on

Sunday 15th July and is to be officially opened at 3pm by Sir Richard and Lady Hyde Parker of Melford Hall with The Long Melford Silver Band getting the day off to a flying start.

The day will be packed with activities for every age and taste, including the amazing childrens funfair rides, Helter skelter, Punch and Judy, circus workshop, artist workshops, birds of prey, bubble of fun and much

more. John Nunn chairman of the Street Fair commitee has promised this year’s Fair will be a bumper year, “2012 is going to be such a special year,” he says, “and the street fair is a celebration of our community spirit.”

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performing on the day.

There will be the ever popular steam engine and displays of static engines, together with Long Melford Fire Brigade who will be putting on a demonstration of how to rescue occupants out of a vehicle.

The Street will be lined with many stalls selling plants, cakes and more, along with take-a-way food of every kind. The village’s fabulous selection of tea rooms, pubs and restaurants will be open, and among other stalls, local charities will have an opportunity to

promote themselves.

There will be a Street Fair Grand Draw with prizes generously donated by local businesses.

Any profits from the event are donated to local groups for use in capital projects.

Hall Street will be closed to through traffic from 12 noon until l0pm, disabled parking will be at the Village Hall car park (opposite Bull Hotel), with the main car park being on Long Melford Green.

For more information go to longmelfordstreetfair.co.uk

Two more great summer events...

Long Melford Tractor Rally Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July, 10am – 5pm, Melford Hall. Join the many tractor drivers taking part on a road-run to help raise money for St Nicholas Hospice Care. The run on Saturday 7 July leaves the site of the Farm Machinery Preservation Society Rally at 5pm and is expected to be about 15 miles. £6-£4.

01284 810160 Theatre and Music at Kentwell This summer you can enjoy some wonderful open-air performances of Shakespeare’s plays The Taming of the Shrew (22 July) and The Tempest (20-22 July). All performances will take part on the Cedar Lawn, perfect for a picnic. On Friday 3 August there is an evening concert by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, playing all the big band’s most popular songs from the 1940s. For tickets call 01787 310 207 or go to www.kentwell.co.uk

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Suffolk THEATRE & SHOWS 1 - 8 Jul Margaret Catchpole Marking their 30th Anniversary acclaimed touring theatre company, Eastern Angles present an unmissable East Anglian story staged in a spectacular venue. Margaret Catchpole is a timeless tale of love, deception and divided loyalty featuring familiar faces from every section of Suffolk’s 18th Century society from brave seamen and distinguished doctors to cunning smugglers, corrupt clergy and characterful farmers. The Hush House, Rendlesham, 01473 211498 1 Jul To Be Frank David Benson breathes fresh life into the great Frankie Howerd. Quay Theatre, Sudbury, 01787 374745 2 - 7 Jul Save the Last Dance For Me From the writers, producers, creators and director of the huge success that is Dreamboats and Petticoats, Save the Last Dance for Me will take you back through the ‘music and magic’ of the early 60’s, a time when each passing week brought another Rock ‘n’ Roll classic. Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, 01502 533200 3 - 4 Jul The Legend of L’Inconnue A most inventive storytelling approach – vibrant artwork, beautiful music and dancing – and at its heart, the extraordinary story of a girl who changes thousands of lives. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 3 - 6 Jul Myths and Legends See some classics tales performed by children and young people from school and community groups from all over Suffolk New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900 5 Jul A Midsummer Night’s Dream An energetic and physical production of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy.

Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill, 01440 714140 5 - 7 Jul Thomas Wolsey: The Rise & Fall Thomas Wolsey - born in Ipswich from humble beginnings rose to become Henry V111’s right hand man and the most powerful force in England - but swept up in the storm of Reformation his career followed a dramatic course to a bitter end. This play looks at his life through the eyes of George Cavendish of Glemham Hall, his servant and biographer during his glorious rise and his subsequent battle to survive the turbulence of King Henry’s determination to turn the world upside down in his pursuit of love and an heir. Performed in the atmospheric surround of Wolsey’s own chapel and featuring live music. St Peter’s By The Waterfront , Ipswich, 01473 295900 6 - 7 Jul The Wizard of Oz Presented

by Mini Mouth Youth Theatre Academy.

The Cut, Halesworth, 0845 6732123 6 - 7 Jul A Toast Unto Her Majesty Song and Dance spectacular. Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, 01394 282126

7 Jul Let The Sun Shine In Show presnted by Stagecoach Theatre School. Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100 9 Jul Being Human A dramatic performance of poetry from around the world. Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 769505 10 Jul Shipwrecked A fun, exotic and erotic cabaret and burlesque extravaganza from the creators of the critically acclaimed, award winning ‘Circus Burlesque’. Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 769505 11 - 14 Jul Love Story Inspired by Erich Segal’s best-selling iconic novel and one of the most romantic films of all time, this life-affirming musical is scored by the Emmy and BAFTA award winning composer Howard Goodall with book and lyrics by Stephen Clark. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900 11 - 21 Jul A Bedfull of Foreigners Rip-roaring farce. Southwold Theatre, Southwold, 01502 724441 12 Jul Rhys Darby Stand-up. Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100 12 - 13 Jul Asylum Through satirical and improvised comedy, ‘Asylum’ portrays some of the challenges faced by immigrants when they seek safety in the UK. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900 12 - 14 Jul Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Presented by Fisher Youth Theatre Group. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 12 - 14 Jul Phantom of the Opera Presented by County Upper School. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 13 Jul Comedy Night Top stand-up headlined by Sean Hughes. Memorial Hall, Newmarket, 01638 667227 13 Jul Comedy Night Top stand-up headlined by Sean Hughes. Memorial Hall, Newmarket, 01638 667227 14 Jul Time Gentlemen Please!

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The UK’s No.1 Folk and Hip-Hop Dance Extravaganza! Jerwood DanceHouse, Ipswich, 01473 433100 15 Jul A Musical Evening with Ruthie Henshall This is a rare opportunity to spend an intimate evening with one of the UK’s best loved and captivating performers. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900 15 - 25 Jul Psychic & Science The UK’s No.1 spirit medium Derek Acorah is joined by paranormal historian Richard Felix and ghost hunter Denise Mott in an indepth investigation into the spirit world.

Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, 01394 282126 16 Jul The Games Oskar Foxtrot’s 11th full scale production stays contemporary with a fictional take on an international sporting competition. The Cut, Halesworth, 0845 6732123 16 Jul Misunderstandings Four new plays by four East Anglian playwrights that explore how everyday situations can

easily be misinterpreted. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 17 Jul Hardeep Singh Kohli Humour with the broadcaster, writer and Celebrity Masterchef finalist. Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 769505 17 Jul All’s Well That Ends Well Shakespeare’s comedy presented by Circle 67. The Queen’s Head, Bramfield, 01986 784534 17 - 18 Jul Oliver! Lionel Bart’s musical. Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill, 01440 714140 18 Jul All’s Well That Ends Well Shakespeare’s comedy presented by Circle 67. Bungay Castle, 01986 784534 18 - 20 Jul The Games See 16 July.

St Peter’s By The Waterfront, Ipswich, 01473 225269 18 - 22 Jul Moscow State Circus The Moscow State Circus brings its latest and most spectacular show to date to the UK with this sensational extravaganza, Babushkin Sekret, featruing a mammoth cast of Russia’s greatest and most talented circus artistes. Suffolk Showground at Trinity Park, Ipswich, 07721 56 55 58 19 Jul All’s Well That Ends Well Shakespeare’s comedy presented by Circle 67. The King’s Head, Laxfield, 01986 784534 19 Jul Richard Bellars Magician. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 19 - 21 Jul The Sound of Musicals Songs from the shows. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900 20 Jul All’s Well That Ends Well Shakespeare’s comedy presented by Circle 67. The Ship, Dunwich, 01986 784534 20 - 22 Jul The Tempest Open air picnic theatre performance of Shakespeare’s play. Kentwell, Long Melford, 01787 310 207 21 Jul The Elves and the Shoemaker Children’s show. Quay Theatre, Sudbury, 01787 374745 21 Jul All’s Well That Ends Well Shakespeare’s comedy presented by Circle 67. The White Horse, Sibton, 01986 784534 21 Jul The Sword in the Stone Open-air theatre presented by Cambridge Touring Theatre. East Town Park, Haverhill, 01440 714140 22 Jul All’s Well That Ends Well Shakespeare’s comedy presented by Circle 67. Wenhaston Church Common, Wenhaston, 01986 784534 22 Jul The Taming of the Shrew Open air picnic theatre performance of Shakespeare’s play. Kentwell, Long Melford, 01787 310 207 23 Jul - 4 Aug Write Me A Murder Superbly crafted decpetion from the author of Dial M For Murder. Southwold Theatre, Southwold, 01502 724441 24 Jul Tomfoolery Revue with the words and music of Tom Lehrer. The Cut, Halesworth, 0845 6732123

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Set against the sweeping backdrop of pine trees in the picturesque heart of Rendlesham Forest, this professional, award winning event will enchant all the family. Rendlesham Firest Centre, Woodbridge, 01473 603388 25 Jul Fairy Tales Of The Unexpected Children’s show. Seagull Theatre, Pakefield, 01502 589726 26 Jul - 4 Aug A Bedfull of Foreigners Rip-roaring farce.

Aldeburgh Theatre, Aldeburgh, 01394 382199 28 Jul The Tigerlily’s Preview of their summer season. Seagull Theatre, Pakefield, 01502 589726 29 Jul Country Company & Nigel ‘Boy’ Syer This show brings together the very best in British Country Music & Norfolk Humour. Quay Theatre, Sudbury, 01787 374745 30 Jul - 4 Aug Footloose Musical presented by the summer school. Kings Theatre, Newmarket, 01638 663337 31 Jul - 4 Aug Our House A not to be missed musical featuring the music of Madness. Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 769505

MUSIC 1 Jul Alan Price Former member of ‘60s group The Animals - Alan was the vocalist and keyboard player on their huge hit House Of The Rising Sun - and the original ‘Geordie lad’ returns with his inimitable wit and first class musicianship. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 1 Jul Ipswich Music Day This year sees the 21st anniversary of Ipswich Music Day, one of the largest free one-day music events in the UK. The event will feature a selection of the brightest talents to be found in Suffolk and East Anglia and will span almost every type of music. 12-8pm.

Christchurch Park, Ipswich, 01473 433100 1 - 3 Jul Thurston Festival Family friendly music and beer festival. Line-up includes Booty & the Beatz, Marrakesh Little Big Bandand Big Girl’s Blooze.

Thurston Community College, Thurston, 01359 235122 2 Jul John Hogan Country music.

Regal Theatre, Stowmarket, 01449 612825 3 Jul Levellers Folk-rock. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 4 - 8 Jul Bures Music Festival Now in its 16th year, with choral, blues and soul evenings, young musicians,

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5 - 8 Jul Drum Camp Festival A celebration of rhythm, voice and dance from around the world. www.musicworldwide.org Hulver Farm, South Elmham.

6 Jul Martin Simpson Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world. Quay Theatre, Sudbury, 01787 374745 6 Jul Suffolk Concert Band Band music. Holy Trinity Church, Ipswich, 01473 433100 6 Jul Ceilidh Dancing to ‘Ducking & Diving’ Band. BBQ & Bar. Foxburrow Farm, Melton, 01394 380113 6 - 7 Jul Flamenco Express Flamenco music and dance. Jerwood DanceHouse, Ipswich, 01473 433100 6 - 7 Jul Natural Rhythm Festival New, intimate electronic music fest showcasing the region’s finest underground artists, including DJ’s, live acts, bands, comedians and poets, together with the addition of a few special guests. www.natural-rhythm.co.uk Harlocks Farm, Ely. 6 - 8 Jul Dubs at the Hall VW Camper and Music Festival. Holt Hall, Holt, 01603 408966 7 Jul Rod Clark & Waveney Voices Rock and country. Seagull Theatre, Pakefield, 01502 589726 7 Jul Krissy Mathews Blues guitarist.

The Devil’s Kitchen Collective at Greene King Social Club, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 764667 8 Jul Simon Spillett Jazz saxophonist.

JazzNights at The Cherry Tree, Belchamp St Paul, 01787 237263 9 Jul Young Musician Finalists Concert The cream of West Suffolk’s young musicians. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 11 Jul Paloma Faith London-based alt-soul songstress with a heart-melting vocal presence and a Billie Holiday influence. Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100 12 - 15 Jul Latitude 35,000 people will descend on Suffolk for this wonderful weekend of music, theatre, comedy, literature, film, poetry, dance, art, fashion and cabaret, featuring over 700 performers. Line-up includes Paul Weller, Elbow, Lana Del Rey, Bon Iver, Metronomy, Richard Hawley, Laura Marling, Bat for Lashes, Simple Minds, Jack Dee, Lee Nelson, Russell Kane, Rich Hall, Al Murray and many more. Henham Park, Beccles, 0871 231 0821

13 Jul Adam Ant Legendary 80s pop star. Ipswich Corn Exchange, Ipswich, 01473 433100 14 Jul Blake The greatest love songs of all time, in perfect harmony, with Brit-Award winning superstar vocalists Blake. Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, 01394 282126 14 Jul Sea & Sky A family music day featuring City of London Sinfonia.

Memorial Hall, Newmarket, 01284 758000 15 Jul Tassos Spiliotopoulos Jazz.

Ipswich Jazz Club at the California Club, Ipswich, 01473 231552 16 Jul Michael Muldoon Country music. Regal Theatre, Stowmarket, 01449 612825 17 Jul Five Star Swing Hits from the Blitz. Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, 01394 282126 17 Jul The Two Keys Jazz. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 18 - 28 Jul Music on the Green A free evening of music in an open-air setting. South Green, Southwold, 01502 675705 19 Jul Totally Tina Tina Turner tribute.

Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, 01394 282126 19 - 20 Jul Fag Ends & Families…!

Singer-songwriter and humorist Simon Egerton shares a journey into Englishness through songs and stories. Sir John Mills Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 211498 20 Jul Aldeburgh World Orchestra Mahler, Shostakovich. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape, 01728 687110 20 Jul Kool & The Gang An afternoon of top horseracing followed by a concert by the legendary soul disco band known for hits such as Get Down On It and Ladies Night. Newmarket Nights at the July Racecourse, Newmarket, 0844 579 3010 20 Jul Keep It Cash Johnny Cash tribute. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 20 Jul Bellowhead Wild, joyous, perverse, bold, crazy, full-blooded, intricate, fearless, funny, epic and mostly BIG, the mighty 11-piece Bellowhead blend folk, jazz, classical, disco and world music influences with English music and cabaret to stunning effect. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 21 Jul Band From County Hell Celtic rock band. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 21 Jul Abbey Fest: The Midsummer Pop/Soul Jam Line-up features Gwen Dickey/Rose Royce, Heatwave, Odyssey, and the Ultimate

Earth Wind & Fire. Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 21 Jul Music on the Green Live music on two stages, rides and amusements for children, satlls, boot sale, food and more. 10.30am-10.30pm. , Martlesham Heath, 22 Jul Riprap Jazz quartet. JazzNights at The Cherry Tree, Belchamp St Paul, 01787 237263 22 Jul Aldeburgh World Orchestra Britten, Stravinsky. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape, 01728 687110 22 Jul Abbey Fest: Soft Rock Sunday - The Big Easy Line-up: Steve Hackett, Oaul Carrack, and Jack Bruce & His Big Blues Band. Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 23 Jul Stephen Smyth Irish country music. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 24 Jul Robert Wolfe Organist. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 26 Jul Handel By Candlelight Performed by The Locrian Ensemble in period dress. Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 769505 28 Jul Richard Digance Top folk entertainer. Wingfield Barns, Wingfield, 01379 384505

ART & EXHIBITIONS 1 - 4 Jul Surface and Mark Work exploring contemporary ideas about mark making in paint, collage and ceramic.

Halesworth Gallery, 01986 873064 1 - 5 Jul Bury Arts Society The group’s 65th Exhibition. Edmund Gallery at St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds.

1 - 5 Jul Sally Anne Fitter Strong composition and imaginative colours are a hallmark of Norfolk-based artist’s still lives. Snape Maltings, Snape, 01728 688303 1 - 14 Jul Suffolk Craft Society Open Craft Exhibition Town Hall Galleries, Ipswich, 01473 432865 1 - 16 Jul Alexandra G Artist known for vibrant and dramatic use of colour in all her subjects. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 1 - 31 Jul Jan Lacey Fabulous Flowers Exhibition Art exhibition.

Lowestoft Arts Centre, 01502 500004 1 Jul - 29 Sep Home and Abroad Drawings and Watercolours from a Private Collection English watercolours are not just pretty pictures. They were vital to the 18th

century Enlightenment, as scientists, explorers, antiquarians, soldiers and sailors sought to make sense of their world. This major exhibition, borrowed from a rarely seem private collection, will include relative unknown artists, alongside such masters as Paul Sandby, Thomas Gainsborough, William Marlow, John Robert Cozens and J. M. W. Turner.

Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury, 01787 372958 1 Jul - 30 Sep Revisitations: Saatchi Exhibition This exhibition from the world renowned Saatchi Collection gives unique access to pieces of work from international artists with a connection to East Anglia. Ipswich Art School, 01473 433681 1 Jul - 3 Nov Studio Silver Today Pioneering exhibition from The Goldsmiths’ Company, where talented young silversmith, Miriam Hanid, will be creating a silver beaker which she has designed from inspiration received at Ickworth. The beaker can be won by visitors and the draw will take place on 3 November at Ickworth. Items of Miriam’s work and pieces from The Goldsmiths’ Company’s collection will be on display in the house and Miriam will be working on the Leaves of Gold beaker most Saturdays. Ickworth House, Horringer.

5 Jul - 1 Sep Summer Breeze Summer exhibition featuring work by James Dodds, Alison Malcolm, Steve Griffin, Katie Lynn, Annabel Mednick & Brian Perry. Reunion Gallery, Felixstowe, 01394 273366 7 - 25 Jul Rhythms of Time and Place Three artists explore ideas about the landscape, texture, space and time through painting, sound and photography and sculpture. Halesworth Gallery, Halesworth, 01986 873064 9 Jul - 15 Aug Summer Exhibition Lime Tree Gallery, Long Melford, 01787 319046 12 Jul - 1 Sep Transformations Artists include Susan Collis, Freddie Robins and Caroline Wright, Haroon Mirza, Ben Coode-Adams, Catherine Bertola, Maxine Bristow and Roger Hiorns. Smiths Row, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 762081

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Suffolk 13 - 19 Jul Mary Bishop Oils and watercolours inspired by the Suffolk Coastal area. The Workshop at Snape Maltings, Snape, 01728 688 303 21 - 26 Jul Society of East Anglian Watercolourists Members’ exhibition.

Edmund Gallery, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 828074 22 Jul Art in the Gardens Somerleyton Hall, Lovingland, 01502 734901 28 Jul - 15 Aug People and Views Vivienne Burns shows work from her travels in Bangladesh, Margot Noyes shows watery landscapes and Dee Nickerson shows her very particular views of local people, places and incident. Halesworth Gallery, 01986 873064

SPECIAL EVENTS 1 Jul Clare Antiques, Art Deco & Collectables Fair From 9am. Various venues, Clare, 07990 795570 1 Jul Tudor Kentwell The UK’s largest RE-Creation of every day Tudor Life. 250 Tudors re-create every day life on the Manor as in the year 1556. Kentwell, Long Melford, 01787 310207 1 Jul Mini Jam! Classic & Modern Enthusiasts Festival 0 Mid Suffolk Showground at Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspall, 01449 711111 1 Jul Crafty Village Weekend Have-a-go at fascinating Anglo-Saxon crafts. West Stow Country Park & Anglo Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 728718 1 Jul Suffolk Food & Drink Show A two day event which includes a wealth of different food and drink exhibitors, live food cooking demonstrations, family entertainment, wine tasting and more.

11am-5pm Gifford Hall Vineyard, Hartest, 01604 881484 1 Jul Diamond Charity Dog Show Dog show with a range of classes, charity stalls, live entertainment and more.

11am-4pm. Whitworth Vets, Trimley St Mary, 01394 271112 1 Jul Clare Antiques Fair From 9.30am. Clare Town Hall, Clare, 01787 278105 1 Jul Kilverstone Open Gardens Lady Fisher’s beautiful walled garden will be open to visitors. 11am-5pm.

Kilverstone House, Kilverstone, 01284 766133 1 - 14 Jul DanceEast’s Big Dance A two-week programme of dance in the beautiful Spiegeltent. Part of London 2012’s Big Dance celebrations.

Speigeltent at Christchurch Park, Ipswich, 01473 295230 4 Jul Graham Turner Antiques Fair Memorial Hall, Long Melford, 01379 897266 5 Jul Classics (Cars and Bikes!) On The Green 4pm - late. Friston Village Green, Friston, 01728 866106

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6 - 8 Jul Tudor Kentwell 1556 Tudor Fair The Tudors enjoy all the fun as a fair comes to the Manor. Try your hand at Tudor games, challenges, stalls and watch plays, music and dance.

Everyday Tudor life as in 1556 continues.

Kentwell, Long Melford, 01787 310 207 7 Jul Snape Maltings Farmers’ Market One of Suffolk’s finest food markets, a wonderful array of fresh produce and delicious artisan products all under one roof. 9.30am-1pm. Snape Maltings, Snape, 01728 688 303 7 Jul Woodbridge Vintage & Modern Market 10am-4pm. Shire Hall & Market Hill, Woodbridge.

7 Jul The March Hare Collective A pop up shop of handmade craft, designer maker, art, jewellery, food, up-cycled vintage ware and photography.

10am-4pm. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 7 - 8 Jul Antique & Collectors Fair 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Suffolk Showground at Trinity Park, Ipswich, 01702 410171 7 - 8 Jul Long Melford Tractor Rally Join the many tractor drivers taking part on a road-run to help raise money for St Nicholas Hospice Care. 10am-5pm.

Melford Hall, Long Melford, 01284 810160 7 - 22 Jul Bungay Festival The two week long festival will celebrate over 30 individual events including music, literature, theatre, art, flower arranging, sports and events. Some of the highlights include the ever popular Ale Trails and Antiques Street Market. Various venues, Bungay, 01502 533600 8 Jul Suffolk Eisteddfod Lose yourself in ancient tales as they are performed by storytellers and poets in the village.

10am-5pm. West Stow Country Park & Anglo Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 728718 8 Jul Bungay Antiques & Collectables Street Market 9am-3.30pm. Town Centre, Bungay, 01986 782464 8 Jul Indian Summer Mela The Ipswich & Suffolk Indian Association holds its tenth Indian Summer Mela, a rich and colourful celebration of South Asian culture. Highlights are set to include stunning and vibrant performances of Indian dance, songs, music and poetry, as well as Yoga and Bollywood workshops, a vibrant market and an Indian food village. Christchurch Park, Ipswich, 01473 433100 9 - 14 Jul Felixstowe Culture Fair Food tastings, live performances, music, competitions and children’s activities.

Felixstowe Leisure Centre, Felixstowe, 01394 458500 9 - 14 Jul East of England International Tennis Tournament Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Club, Felixstowe, 01394 285664

12 - 14 Jul The Piper-Heidsieck July Festival Newmarket’s July Festival is the region’s most stylish summer event, with racegoers donning their finest clothes to complement and enhance the unique garden party atmosphere. The racing is top class every day, with the peaks coming on day two (Friday) and day three (Saturday), when the biggest races are staged. July Racecourse, Newmarket, 01638 675555 14 Jul Trimley Carnival Procession with colourful floats, majorettes and displays starting from Faulkeners Way in Trimley St. Mary at 1pm, and proceeding to the Trimley Sports and Social Club at Trimley St. Martin for 2pm. Fairground attractions, BBQ, charity stalls and music.

Town Centre, Felixstowe, 01394 210721 14 - 15 Jul Mid & West Suffolk Show Event packed full with local entertainment, activities, shopping and crafts to ensure you have a spectacular day out. 10am-5pm. Mid Suffolk Showground at Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspal, 01449 711111 14 - 15 Jul Golf East The biggest family golf show in East Anglia, a great day out for everyone from ‘have a go’s to Pro’s. Golf East is the brainchild of Sarah Wilson, PGA Professional and Susan Moore, both golf course owners, each with a passion to develop golf throughout our region. The whole weekend includes fashion shows, music, club testing, full driving range facilities, free lessons, trick shot shows, great Golf East show offers, catering, demonstrations and interactive areas for all to try their hand at golf.

10am-5pm. Suffolk Showground at Trinity Park, Ipswich, 01702 410171 15 Jul Darell’s Day A day of re-enactments, displays and music featuring the Royal Marines Association.

Darell’s Day celebrates the fact that Landguard was the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England in July 1667, when the 200 strong Lord High Admiral’s Regiment (later the Royal Marines) led by Captain of the Fort Nathaniel Darell successfully repelled Admiral de Ruyter’s numerically superior Dutch force. 10am-5pm. Landguard Fort, Felixstowe, 01394 675900 15 Jul Peasenhall Pea Festival This year the Festival will be hosting the Peasenhall Olympea Games 2012. Events include World Pea podding championships, Pea Shhting, Pea throwing, Lots of Pea eats, and other whacky pea themed games, competitions and treats. 10.30am-4pm. Village centre, Peasenhall, 01728 660457 15 Jul Ixworth Antiques and Collectors Fair 9am-3.30pm. Ixworth Village Hall, Ixworth, 07535 503864 15 Jul Long Melford Street Fair Stalls, entertainment, workshops, funfair rides, and more. 3-8pm. High Street, Long Melford.

15 Jul Cars on the Green The Bury Retro Ford Club gives an opportunity for Ford car enthusiasts to exhibit and enjoy their passion for Ford cars in the beautiful setting of Nowton Park as well as help support St Nicholas Hospice Care.

Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds, 07723 459698 21 Jul Craft & Gift Fair 10am-4.30pm. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 21 - 22 Jul Felixstowe & District Horticultural Society Show Felixstowe Leisure Centre, Felixstowe, 01394 272695 21 - 22 Jul From Stone Age to Saxon Come face to face with characters from West Stow’s long past and discover what life was like in the Village through the ages; Stone Age, Celts, Romans and Anglo-Saxons. West Stow Country Park & Anglo Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 728718 21 - 28 Jul The Home Educators’ Summer Festival A family festival now in it’s 13th successful year. Live music, childrens’ cabaret, open mic sessions, cinema, teen tent (and camping area), labyrinth, toddler play area, football tournament, theatre, games areas, legal questions, story time, sports day, childrens’ discos, workshops, camping and more. Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspal, 0783 379 4062 22 Jul Party in the Park Free family event. Belle Vue Park, Sudbury, 01787 372331 22 Jul Family Fun Day 10am-5pm.

Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum, Flixton, 01986 896644 23 - 27 Jul Time Travellers Go… Knights & Princesses Give that toy sword a whirl or put on your prettiest dress and head back in time for activities of a medieval theme. Framlingham Castle, Framlingham.

26 Jul Fantastic Falcons! Watch the skilled handlers of the Warren Hill Raptor Project demonstrate these magnificent birds. West Stow Country Park & Anglo Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 728718 28 - 29 Jul Ring Quest Weekend Family adventure. Meet an Orc, an Elf and a Ranger at this ever-popular family challenge event with a Lord of the Rings theme, with new clues to follow and runes to collect before you can solve the puzzle and save Middle Earth!

10am-5pm. West Stow Country Park & Anglo Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 728718 28 Jul - 29 Aug Jimmy’s Sausage & Beer Festival Jimmy’s Farm, Wherstead, 01473 604206 29 Jul Suffolk Dog Day A family day out full of canine capers and lots more.

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Woodbridge Follow this walk to discover a wonderful riverside town

The Cherry Tree pub is a

convenient place from which to explore this picturesque part of Woodbridge, a small town with fine Tudor and Georgian buildings and steeped in history. Shortly after leaving the town area the Woodland Trust welcomes you to briefly enter and follow an undulating path through Porter’s Wood, part of a delightful area marked on the map as Maidensgrave.

A descending path takes you to Kyson Hill, a National Trust beauty spot from where spectacular views across the River Deben and beyond may be obtained. A path beside the Deben allows a closer look at the colourful array of sailing craft, moorings and boatyards to be found here.

Further ahead lies the restored 18th-century tide mill, the only survivor of its kind in Britain and open to the public.

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and walk up the hill. Turn right into Warren Hill Road and continue on a steady climb along the footway, passing a cemetery on the right. When you reach the top of the hill, turn left

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path, which runs between some rear gardens, until you reach a flight of steps. Go down the latter and cross the Ipswich road with care at the bottom. Turn right and after a short distance turn left to join the surfaced 5 Continue along the path oldest breed of working Sandy Lane. horse in Great Britain. with pasture on the left and Paintings and photographs the river on the right. If 3 Carry on along Sandy on view help to illustrate you wish to visit the Tide Lane and just before the importance and rarity reaching a phone box, turn Mill carry straight on to the of this fine animal. 01394 far end. Otherwise, just left to join some woodland 380643. after passing a sailing owned by the Woodland clubhouse, look for a toilet Trust. Keep straight ahead At Woodbridge Tide Mill block. Pass the latter and on a well-defined path, you can experience the passing a marker post, with go over a rail crossing in sights, sounds and drama of front. At a road junction a yellow badge, on the left. the mill as wheels and turn left to join Kingston Stay on the path as it stones turn, grinding the Farm Road. After about 60 meanders through the woods. yards turn right into Cherry grain as they have done for many hundreds of years.

Tree Road. Your start point This was the last 4 In front of you is a lovely is just ahead on the right. commercially working tide area known as Broomheath. mill in the UK and it has Maintain direction through Places of Interest... now been restored to an avenue of trees and The Heavy Horse Museum working order. The Mill houses set well back from is located in the town’s will be open every day the road. Keep following Shire Hall. Here you will during the summer. the road and eventually find displays relating to the 01728 746959 cross a bridge over the Suffolk Punch, which is the woodbridgetidemill.org.uk railway. Soon you will see occasional views of the This is just one of thirty walks featured in Deben through the trees as Pub Strolls in Suffolk by Cyril Francis. you approach the scenic Published by Countryside Books. Order area of Kyson Hill. Turn online at www.countrysidebooks.co.uk. left at the bottom of the hill Price £7.95. ISBN: 9781853068454 to join a tarmac path. eastlife.co.uk|135

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Businesses in Woodbridge are gearing up for Independents’ Day on Wednesday the 4th of July as Woodbridge town celebrates the large number of independent businesses that are located there.

The Manager for the Choose Woodbridge Partnership which incorporates the Chamber of Commerce is Neil Boast and he explained what Independents’ Day is all about: “Woodbridge has so many fantastic independent businesses, shops, boutiques, pubs and

restaurants that we wanted to celebrate that fact.”

Neil told of the pride of the town in having so many independent traders, “You can’t find these businesses anywhere else and we are proud of that fact, so we are going to celebrate it on July 4th. We are making the United States Independence Day into Woodbridge Independents’ Day. We will be displaying England flags and bunting in the independent businesses so people can spot them easily.”

Businesses in Woodbridge have bought into the idea. Hannah Jennings of The Woodbridge Dress Agency in Quay Street said “It’s a fun idea to show that we have so many shops and businesses that you cannot find in a Mall or Shopping Centre.”

Chris Harrold of Woodbridge Greengrocers in the Turban Centre said “It’s our chance to show that we are competitive on price and quality with national chains, but with us you

get the real personal service because we really value our customers.”

The flags will go out on Wednesday July 4th and stay out to brighten the town for the arrival of the Olympic Torch procession through Woodbridge on Thursday July 5th.

There will be ‘Independents’ Day bargains and offers on the day so make sure you visit Woodbridge and look for the England Flags and bunting. Hopefully it will also be flying to celebrate an England victory in the ‘Euros’!

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Lady Florence We spoke to John Haresnape about his twenty year relationship with Lady Florence, the boat that sails out of Orford Quay offering a unique dining experience at sea.

You’re celebrating 20 years with the Lady Florence. What does that mean to you?

Twenty years of Lady Florence means that I have spent more years in the Lady Florence business than in any other occupation in my life. My father had a job for life. I had a career for life.

Sons were taught at school they would have three careers. I’m into my second career. We are celebrating by continuing to enjoy the business with our family and crew and customers, as we always do. I had a friend in South Africa who said, “Every day is Christmas Day”.

A wonderful philosophy.

How did the purchase of Lady Florence come about?

My career had been in computers.

Finally, in a senior position in sales and marketing for a multi-national. But I didn’t give that up. A closing down of a division bought about redundancy.

After 51 weeks on the dole and over 800 job application... nothing. So we bought a small business, but one we could enjoy as well as work hard in.

Also there were omens. My mother’s name was Florence. The boat was built

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the same year as me. And there is an even more amazing co-incidence. But that is another story.

Did you make any changes when you took over the business?

The business had been in operation for eight years when we bought it. My predecessor, Geoffrey Ingram Smith had created magic. So we left well alone. We have made it more famous and now international, but Geoffrey’s magic remains.

overwhelming enjoyment and gratitude.

It is wonderful to own a business where customers come to you to enjoy themselves… unlike doctors and garages.

Where does she sail and what can customers enjoy on board?

She cruises the calm waters of the Rivers Alde and Ore from Orford Suffolk, all year round including Christmas Day, with a cosy coal fire in winter. With a maximum of 12 Who performs the various roles in the passengers on the spacious 50ft vessel, day-to-day running of the business? customers are assured of a high Twenty years ago, my wife Susan and I, standard of personal attention together with two galley slaves was the throughout the cruises by the crew entire workforce. Today, including our of three.

South African operation, there are over Lady Florence aims to exceed twenty of us in the business. We have expectations of dining aboard a river handed over the management of both cruise boat. Meals are chosen from an a businesses to son Craig and his partner la carte menu on embarkation, and the Kris. Oliver, son of the local famous food is freshly prepared on board from butcher, Andrew, is the skipper. Sarah the finest ingredients from local from Sutton supervises the galley. Lucy, suppliers, including Orford’s famous Hazel, Susie and Scott are galley slaves butcher and two smokehouses. on a part time basis. And Sarah 2 from With 3-course American-style brunch Rendlesham has just taken over the at £24.15 and 3-course a la carte lunch administration of bookings, emails and from less than £30, inclusive of the deposits. Susan and I have now retired, river cruise experience, it is excellent working only six days a week. value for money, and ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate What’s are the hardest and most hospitality, office parties, board and rewarding aspects of running the training meetings as well as a Lady Florence? memorable day out for visiting family The hardest part of the work is the long and friends. hours when we are operating three cruises a day, seven days a week. It is Do you have any plans for the future? not hard work, but it can be physically My plan is to really retire to four days a exhausting. But we do rotate staff. week. However, Craig at 41 is keen to Most rewarding for me (and something expand the business. Another boat?

I never even envisaged when we started Another river? Yes, we have plans. twenty years ago) is the gratitude when helping customers ashore at the end of The Lady Florence River Cruise the cruise. I have known customers Restaurant 07831 698 298 (and myself ) be moved to tears by their www.lady-florence.co.uk

The Lady Florence Cruises the calm waters of the rivers Alde and Ore from Orford in Suffolk.

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INGATESTONE HALL Hall Lane, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9NR

(off the London end of Ingatestone High St.) 16th Century manor house & grounds with a wealth of history.

OPEN to the public between noon and 5pm on Wednesdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from Easter Sunday until the end of September (NOT Wednesdays in June).

Adults – £6 Pensioners – £5 Children (over 5) – £2.50 GUIDED TOURS are also available for groups at other times by prior arrangement.

SPECIAL EVENTS IN JULY

1st HOME, FOOD & WINE FAIR. 10-4 7th – 13th MARQUETRY EXHIBITION. 10.30-5 7th OPEN-AIR JAZZ CONCERT. 5.45 15th CONCERT – JACKIE PITTMAN. 5.15 17th – 18th PLAY – BLACK BEAUTY. 7.30 22nd CONCERT – IAN HAYWOOD. 7.30 23rd PLAY – WUTHERING HEIGHTS. 7.30 26th PLAY – TWELTH NIGHT. 7.30

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OPEN EVERY WEEKEND 12 NOON - 4.45PM Now with NEW CHILDRENS’ PLAY AREA Train fares: One ride Adults £4.00 Child £3.00.

Multi-ride and family tickets available.

Open every weekend, school & bank holidays until 4th November

THE ENCHANTED FAIRY WALK Now open every weekend 12 noon - 4.45pm £3.00 entry per person (no booking necessary)

Open everyday throughout the summer holidays Fairy walk open every weekend and selected days Tel: 01799 542134 Email: karen@audleyendestate.co.uk www.Audley-End-Railway.co.uk Audley End Railway, Off London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4JF

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Essex THEATRE & SHOWS 3 Jul Strictly Presents… Dance To The Music Former Strictly Champion Kara Tointon, Artem Chigvintsev, Kristina Rhiannoff and Robin Windsor join the Strictly band led by musical director Dave Arch. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 3 - 5 Jul Alice in Wonderland Presented by the Young People’s Theatre Of Essex. Towngate Theatre, Basildon, 01268 465465 4 - 7 Jul Fawlty Towers Live The production will include three episodes of Fawlty Towers as seen on TV. Lakeside Theatre at University of Essex, Colchester, 01206 873333 5 Jul Laugh Out Loud Comedy Stand-up comedy. Bocking Arts Theatre, Braintree, 01279 815464 5 - 6 Jul The Business A high-energy show of dance, drama and song. West Cliff Theatre , Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 433344 6 Jul Let Us Entertain You Musical variety show in aid of Epilepsy Action.

Witham Public Hall, Witham, 0845 017 8717 6 Jul The Twits Open-air performance of Roald Dahl’s story by Illyria Theatre.

Hatfield Forest, Takeley, 0844 249 1895 6 Jul The Laughter Zone Stand-up comedy. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 6 Jul One Night in Vegas Vegas style show with Martyn Lucas. Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 686633 6 - 8 Jul Our House Presented by the Young People’s Theatre Of Essex.

Towngate Theatre, Basildon, 01268 465465 7 Jul She Stoops To Conquer Open-air theatre. Willow Cottage Open Air Theatre, Stapleford Abbotts, 01621 890153 7 Jul Alex Horne Stand-up comedy.

Colchester Arts Centre, 01206 500900 7 Jul Ken Dodd British comedy legend.

Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 686633 8 Jul She Stoops To Conquer A story of chaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family. Sir Alfred Munnings Museum, Dedham, 01621 890153 8 Jul Kevin Bridges Stand-up comedy.

Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, 01245 606505 8 Jul Fusion Song and dance from Colchester’s young performers. Mercury Theatre, Colchester, 01206 573948 8 Jul Ken Dodd British comedy legend.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, 01702 351135 9 Jul Rhys Darby Stand-up comedy.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, 01702 351135 9 Jul The Selfish Crocodile Children’s show. Braintree Arts Theatre, 01376 556354 9 - 14 Jul Doctor in the House Starring one of Britain’s most loved funnymen, Joe Pasquale and star of stage and screen Robert Powell, Doctor in the House has delighted audiences for

generations. Mercury Theatre , Colchester, 01206 573948 11 Jul Rent Musical presented by Tomorrow’s Talent. Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, 01245 606505 11 Jul That’ll Be The Day Rock ‘n’ Roll music show. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 12 Jul Chelmsford Comedy Club Top stand-up Evoke at Chancellor’s Hall, Chelmsford, 0845 459 5656 12 Jul The Comedy Club Top stand-up Colchester United Football Club, Colchester, 01206 752443 12 Jul Beyond the Barricade Songs from the shows. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 12 - 13 Jul Macbeth Open-air Shakespeare performed by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Hylands House, Chelmsford, 01245 606505 12 - 14 Jul As You Like It Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, performed in a historic setting. Harwich Redoubt Fort, Harwich, 0758 000 1501 13 Jul Cool Britannia Show celebrating the Great British Rock phenomenon.

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 14 Jul Bobby Davro Hilarious stand-up and impressions. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 15 Jul She Stoops To Conquer A story of chaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family. Little Easton Manor, 01621 890153 15 Jul Chelmsford Uncut Stand-up.

Bay Horse, Chelmsford, 0845 459 5656 15 Jul Thank Broadway for the Music Songs from the shows. Brentwood Theatre, Brentwood, 01277 200305 17 Jul Winston on the Run True story of how Britain's greatest hero defeated the Boers, overcame his demons and grew his first moustache. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 18 Jul Hitchiker’s Guide To The Galaxy Starring Simon Jones, Geoff McGivern, Susan Sheridan and Mark Wing-Davey. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 18 - 21 Jul Lighting Up The Lane Community musical. Queens Theatre, Hornchurch, 01708 443333 19 Jul Markus Birdman Stand-up comedy. Braintree Arts Theatre, 01376 556354 19 - 22 Jul Angelina Ballerina Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, 01702 351135 20 Jul Crowne Plaza Comedy Club Top stand-up. Crowne Plaza Colchester Five Lakes, Tolleshunt Knights, 01621 868888 20 Jul She Stoops To Conquer A comic celebration of chaos, courtship and the dysfuntional family. Brentwood Theatre, Brentwood, 01277 200305 20 Jul The Rat Pack is Back Britain’s longest running tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. Harlow Playhouse, 01279 431945

20 Jul Showstopper! The Improvised Musical A new musical is created from scratch at each performance. Braintree Arts Theatre, 01376 556354 21 Jul She Stoops To Conquer Cchaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family. Coggeshall Grange Barn, Coggeshall, 01621 890153 21 Jul Broadway and Beyond Songs from the shows. Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 21 - 22 Jul The Enormous Turnip Presented by Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company. Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 22 Jul Essex Dance Theatre Annual showcase. Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, 01245 606505 24 - 28 Jul Russell Kane Top stand-up.

Dixon Studio, Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 26 Jul Chelmsford Comedy Club Top stand-up Evoke at Chancellor’s Hall, Chelmsford, 0845 459 5656 27 Jul Back to Broadway Songs from the shows. Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 686633 28 Jul Forever in Blue Jeans Show featuring the the biggest hits of the 50s, 60s and 70s. West Cliff Theatre , Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 433344 28 Jul The Importance of Being Earnest Open-air performance of Oscar Wilde’s comedy.

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Rettendon, 01245 402103 29 Jul The Little Big Club Children’s favourites live on stage.

Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 686633 29 - 30 Jul Ruddigore Presented by South Anglia Savoy Players. Witham Public Hall, Witham, 01376 583223 29 - 30 Jul Hamlet The Globe Theatre presents a raw, thrillingly elemental production of this inexhaustible play. Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham, 01787 460261 30 Jul Kevin Bridges Stand-up.

Colchester Arts Centre, 01206 500900 30 Jul - 4 Aug Grease Musical.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 30 Jul - 4 Aug Dry Rot John Chapman’s rip roaring comedy starring Liza Goddard, Susan Penhaligon, Gareth Hale & Norman Pace, Neil Stacy and Derren Nesbitt. Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135

MUSIC 1 Jul Matt Cardle & Ali McMillan X-Factor winner Matt Cardle teams up with friend and former bandmate for one-off performance. High Barn, Great Bardfield, 01371 811291 1 Jul Manhattan Swing band Swing. Queens Theatre, Hornchurch, 01708 443333

1 Jul The Sound of the Supremes Tribute. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 1 Jul Yerba Buena Celebration Band Jazz. Colchester Jazz Club at Stanway Rovers Football Club, Colchester, 01206 540354 4 Jul Murtal Express Austria’s best live band. Mercury Theatre , Colchester, 01206 573948 4 Jul James Morrison Hist include Wonderful World and You Give Me Something. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 6 Jul Simon Woolf Quintet Jazz.

Fleece Jazz at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Leavenheath, 01787 211865 6 Jul Stars from The Commitments Classic soul. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 6 Jul The Only Way is Elvis Tribute.

Charter Hall, Colchester, 01206 282020 6 - 8 Jul Brentwood Beer & Music Festival Bands and beer fest, with over 50 bands and DJs on two stages, including Adamski, Dodgy, The Bluetones, Inspiral Carpets, Bootleg Beatles and more. Brentwood Centre, 01277 215151 6 - 8 Jul Thaxted Festival www.thaxtedfestival.org.uk Thaxted Parish Church.

Rhys Darby Cliffs Pavilion 9 July

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Essex 7 Jul Music in the Park Open-air concert with The Big Girls Blues Band and Queen tribute, Queen B. From 6pm. Town Park, Halstead, 01621 890153 7 Jul Rock ‘n’ Roll Hayride Marc Robinson pays tribute to Hank Williams and Buddy Holly. Witham Public Hall, Witham, 0845 017 8717 7 Jul Herman’s Hermits One of the top bands from the 1960s. West Cliff Theatre , Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 433344 7 Jul The RAF Red White and Blues Big Band Charter Hall, Colchester, 01206 282020 7 Jul SBMS Choir & Orchestra St Botolph’s Church, Colchester, 01206 577905 7 Jul Opera on a Summer’s Evening Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury and other operatic arias. (Open-air). Grignon Hall at Felsted School, 01371 822619 7 - 8 Jul Opera in the Orchard Opera in a stunning outdoor setting. Bouncers Farm, Wickham Bishops, 01621 856503 8 Jul Clacton Co-op Band Brass band West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 433344 8 Jul Brian Carrick’s Algiers Stompers Jazz. Colchester Jazz Club at Stanway Rovers Football Club, Colchester, 01206 540354 8 Jul Clacton Co-op Band Brass band West Cliff Theatre , Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 433344 8 Jul Brian Carrick’s Algiers Stompers Jazz. Colchester Jazz Club at Stanway Rovers Football Club, Colchester, 01206 540354 12 Jul Les Hanscombe’s Tailgate Jazz Band Jazz. Electric Palace, Harwich, 07786 744789

Joe Longthorne Princes Theatre 15 July

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12 Jul Roy Orbison & Friends Rock ‘n’ roll tribute. Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 13 Jul Pete Churchill Trio Jazz. Fleece Jazz at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Leavenheath, 01787 211865 13 Jul Limehouse Lizzy Thin Lizzy tribute. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 13 Jul Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra Jazz. High Barn, Great Bardfield, 01371 811291 13 Jul Split Whiskers Blues. Marigolds Blues Club at Harlow Cricket Club, Harlow, 01279 414174 13 - 15 Jul Thaxted Festival www.thaxtedfestival.org.uk Thaxted Parish Church.

14 Jul Let the Good Times Roll Tribute to the 50s and 60s. Circus Tavern, Purfleet, 01708 863838 15 Jul Harlow Chorus Bach’s Mass in B Minor. Thaxted Parish Church, Thaxted, 01371 831421 15 Jul Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra Jazz. Headgate Theatre, Colchester, 01206 366000 15 Jul Joe Longthorne Amazing singer and vocal impressionist. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 15 Jul Hugh Rainey’s Jazz Band Jazz.

Colchester Jazz Club at Stanway Rovers Football Club, Colchester, 01206 540354 20 Jul Dorian Ford Trio Jazz. Fleece Jazz at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Leavenheath, 01787 211865 20 Jul Turin Brakes The group that’ve made folk rock fashionable again. The Square, Harlow, 01279 305000 21 Jul Peter And The Test Tube Babies Brighton’s finest purveyors of anarchic punk rock since 1978. The Square, Harlow, 01279 305000 21 Jul Joe Longthorne Amazing singer and vocal impressionist. Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 686633 21 Jul Music and Miracles Concert Featuring performances from New Bounce, 2 Shoes, 2011 Champion of Britains Got Talent Jai McDowall, Class Act 2012 winner Jennifer Maahs plus Essex Factor finalists Mat Barden, Alexa Goddard, Mike Hough, Luminites and Jaymz May-Sinclair.

Charter Hall, Colchester, 01206 282020 21 Jul Saffron Walden Town Band Las Night of the Proms concert. Saffron Walden Town Hall, Saffron Walden, 01799 524002 21 Jul Elkie Brooks Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. Braintree Arts Theatre, 01376 556354 22 Jul Ian Haywood Piano concert.

Ingatestone Hall, Ingatestone, 07889 469794 22 Jul An Evening of Country Music.

Brentwood Theatre, 01277 200305 22 Jul Buddy Holly and the Cricketers Rock and roll. Queens Theatre, Hornchurch, 01708 443333

22 Jul Ken Colyer Legacy New Orleans Jazz Band Jazz. Colchester Jazz Club at Stanway Rovers Football Club, Colchester, 01206 540354 22 Jul 12th Manuden Glynbourne Style Picnic Concert Wilford House, Manuden, 01279 812157 26 Jul Martin Harley Band British Americana’ sound. High Barn, Great Bardfield, 01371 811291 26 Jul The ELO Experience Tribute.

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 27 Jul Clark Tracey Band Jazz. Fleece Jazz at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Leavenheath, 01787 211865 27 Jul Nat Steele Jazz. Marigolds Jazz Club at Harlow Cricket Club, Harlow, 01279 414174 28 Jul Romance at the Opera Hatstand Opera present a mixed bouquet of vocal delights. Marquee on the Greensward, Frinton-on-Sea, 01255 679585 28 Jul Adam Ant 80’s legend performs some of his classic hits as well as new material. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 29 Jul Five Star Swing Big band swing.

West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 433344 29 Jul Richard Leach’s 7 Stars of Jazz Jazz. Colchester Jazz Club at Stanway Rovers Football Club, Colchester, 01206 540354

ART & EXHIBITIONS 1 - 12 Jul Essex Craft Society Exhibition by leading Essex craftsmen.

Layer Marney Tower, 01206 330784 1 - 14 Jul Susan Light: A Doll’s House These paintings represent a series of contemporary narratives. North House Gallery, Manningtree, 01206 392717 1 Jul - 31 Oct David Watkinson: Unseen Forces Large organic forms and kinetic sculpture. RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Rettendon, 01245 400256 1 Jul - 2 Dec Coming to Colchester: 2000 Years of Immigration Roman walls, a Norman castle, the Dutch Quarter and the Garrison, these are just some of the landmarks of Colchester’s history of settlers. Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, 01206 282940 1 Jul - 6 Oct Thames Titanics; Wrecks from the Estuary An exhibition featuring artefacts from the bed of the Thames. Southend Central Museum.

01702 434449 1 Jul - 27 Aug News From Nowhere Sculpture, drawing, print, photography and film from the early twentieth century to present day. firstsite, Colchester, 01206 577067 1 Jul - 2 Sep Edward Bawden: Seven Decades Of Watercolour This exhibition draws on the gallery’s own extensive collection of Bawden’s watercolours.

Fry Art Gallery, Saffron Walden, 01799 513779

You can find even more events on our website and include your own too! www.eastlife.co.uk 1 Jul - 7 Jan Treasures of China 70 treasures from Nanjing Museum China; go on a journey across 8000 years of Chinese history. Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester, 01206 282939 5 - 28 Jul Ben Allen: Dirty Sexy Money See page 63. Turner Barnes Gallery at Boyton Hall Farm, Boyton Cross, 01245 248662 5 Jul - 12 Aug Structure An exhibition which demonstrates how artists can be inspired by structure. The Gallery at Parndon Mill, Harlow, 01279 426042 7 Jul Sporting Heroes Exhibition of some of our best known Sports Personalities. Football legend Jimmy Greaves will be at the museum at 11am.

Braintree District Museum, Braintree, 01376 328868 7 - 8 Jul Andy Webb Wildlife photographs. Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Downham, 01268 711001 7 - 15 Jul New Horizons Textile Group: Layers An exhibition of quilts and textiles. The Guildhall, Thaxted, 01371 830598 7 Jul - 29 Sep 54th Essex Open Exhibition Prestigious exhibition.

Beecroft Art Gallery, Westcliff-on-Sea, 01702 347418 14 - 15 Jul Polstead Art Group Exhibition, 10am-5pm Sat, 11am-5pm Sun. Polstead Village Hall, Polstead, 01787 281836 14 Jul - 2 Sep Textiles Exhibition Saffron Walden Museum, 01799 510333 19 - 28 Jul Olympics By Design Students from local schools and colleges create their own Olympic designs. Art Exhchange at University of Essex, Colchester, 01206 873184

SPECIAL EVENTS 1 Jul Bringing Audley End to Life 11am-4pm. Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden.

1 Jul Railway Weekend The focus is on the railways which ran around the Gunpowder Mills. Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, 01992 707370 1 Jul Maldon Motor Show Promenade Park, Maldon, 01245 268157 1 Jul Brentwood’s Gone Global: Sparks Will Fly Fun fair, stalls and entertainment hosted by BBC Essex that will celebrate cultures from around the world. www.sparkswillfly.org.uk Brentwood Centre, 01277 215151 1 Jul Walton Classic Vehicle Show 10.30am-4.30pm. Bathhouse Meadow, Walton-on-the-Naze, 01255 677006 5 - 7 Jul Clacton Beach Rugby Festival Tag Beach Rugby for all ages.

11am - 5pm. Martello Beach, Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 423849

Essex 6 Jul Sparks Will Fly Finale of a fabulous cultural festival. www.sparkswillfly.org.uk Hylands House, Chelmsford, 01245 605500 7 Jul Heybridge Basion Regatta Heybridge, 01621 857757 7 Jul Little Totham Village Fete 7 Jul Thaxted Fayre 10am-5pm.

Recreation Ground, Thaxted.

7 Jul Gosfield Fete & Fun Run Playing Fields, Gosfield.

7 Jul Rowhedge Regatta Many quayisde and on the water activities. In the evening there is a live band on the quayside, with fireworks. Rowhedge.

7 - 8 Jul Essex Section Koi Show 10am-5pm. Barleylands Farm, Billericay, 01206 795122 7 - 8 Jul Bringing Audley End to Life See the Service Wing and Stables be brought to life by Victorian costumed characters. Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden.

7 - 8 Jul Robin Hood Game & Country Show Entertainment and activities ranging from jousting tournaments, equestrian events and animal shows, to firing ranges and gundog demonstrations. 9.30am-5pm. Garon Park, Southend, 01702 549623 7 - 8 Jul Brightlingsea Boat Show & Town Regatta Diverse attractions along a 1 mile long walk way where the visitors will be treated to events on the water alongside great views and many varied

static displays. Evening entertainment on Saturday night. Brightlingsea Boatyard.

8 Jul Colne Valley at War Evacuation trains, bomb trains, military vehicles and staff in period. 10.30am-4pm. Colne Valley Railway, Castle Hedingham, 01787 461174 8 Jul It’s a Knockout Fun day hosted by and in aid of St Helena Hospice. University of Essex, Colchester, 01206 791740 10 - 14 Jul Chelmsford Summer Beer & Cider Festival Over 300 real ales and more than 100 real ciders and perries, plus local wines, Belgian beers, live entertainment every evening.

Admiral’s Park, Chelmsford.

14 Jul Dunmow Flitch Trials The historic trials - which date back to the 1100’s - are held every four years and sets out to award a flitch (or side) of bacon to married couples from anywhere in the world, if they can satisfy a Judge and Jury of six maidens and six bachelors that in ‘twelvemonth and a day’ they have ‘not wisht themselves unmarried again’. www.dunmowflitchtrials.co.uk Talbards Ley, Great Dunmow.

14 Jul IFHS Summer Show n addition to the main marque that will have the horticultural, handiwork and domestic exhibits, there will be a BBQ, country dancing, side shows, crafts and more.

12.30-5.30pm. Seymour Field, Ingatestone, 01277 352235

14 Jul Tendring Hundred Show Essex’s premier agricultural event, with lots of activites, demonstrations, food hall, exhibitors and more. Lawford House Park, Nr Manningtree, 01206 231821 14 Jul Jaywick Summer Fayre 11am-3pm. Golf Green Hall & Crossways Park, Jaywick, 01255 822783 14 - 15 Jul Bringing Audley End to Life See 7-8 July. Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden.

15 Jul Essex County Car & Motorcycle Show Vintage, classic and modern cars, motorcycles and military vehicles. 1940’s dancers, entertainment, food and drink stalls. From 11am.

Cressing Temple Barns, 0845 603 7624 15 Jul The Maldon Triathlon From 10am. Promenade Park, Maldon.

15 Jul Classic Vehicle Day A chance to see some of the elegance and engineering of years gone by at this classic vehicle show. Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, 01992 707370 21 - 22 Jul Tractor & Country Show Lots of massive tractors, donkey rides, birds of prey display, archery, dog & ducks, barbecue and much more. 11.30am-5pm.

Blake House Craft Centre, Braintree, 01376 344123 21 - 22 Jul Essex Festival of Food and Drink Over a 100 exhibitors, demonstrations, cookery classes, plus celebrity chefs - Aldo Zilli on Saturday and

Gino D’Acampo on Sunday, and Mark Baumann. From 10am. Cressing Temple Barns, Cressing, 01245 400878 21 - 22 Jul Bringing Audley End to Life See 7-8 July. Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden.

22 Jul Rotary Harwich Sea Festival Lots of sea and land activities including fire fighting tugs, sailing displays, harbour trips, boats and barges to explore, cars, stalls, bands and entertainment, dramatic Air Sea Rescue Helicopter and RLNI lifeboat display and more. From 11am.

The Quay, Harwich.

22 Jul Living History Day Step back in time and meet the Tudors brought to life.

12-5pm. Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, 01206 330784 22 Jul Buss & Commercial Vehicle Rally Heritage and modern vehicles will be on display. 10.30am-4pm. Colne Valley Railway, Castle Hedingham, 01787 461174 28 Jul - 29 Aug Essex Craft & Design Show A contemporary art, craft and design event, the perfect opportunity to view and buy work from over 50 artists and designer makers while also enjoying RHS Hyde Hall’s stunning gardens. RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Rettendon, 01245 402006 29 Jul Hanningfield Summer Fair Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Downham, 01268 711001

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Not just an illusion Norwich born grand illusionist Sean Alexander – The Confusionist – has received acclaim around the world and from Piers Morgan on Britain’s Got Talent for his amazing act.

You’ve been performing magic since you were eight years old. When did you realise it was something you wanted to do professionally?

Magic was a hobby for many years and when I turned 18 I went off on my travels and became a Red Coat entertainer. On my very first season, my manager, who used to be a magician and illusionist, helped me take my magic to the stage where I began to perform stage illusions. From there I developed my act and my magic year after year to what it has become today.

How much training do you put in and how long does I take to develop a new illusion?

A lot! Each illusion has so many variables before it can be performed on a stage. There is the initial illusion idea, which can come from many different inspirations, and then there is the music that will provide the soundtrack and create the feel and emotion of the illusion. After this comes the choreography and then finally the lighting to enhance the mood. Once this is all together the illusion is rehearsed over and over until it’s at a point where it can be performed live.

From here I will continue to tweak aspects, always evaluating the audiences reactions and watching back the piece on video to try and perfect as much as possible. It’s quite a long process and takes a lot of time.

Which other illusionists do you most admire?

I have always loved the BIG and GRAND performers! As a child I was very much more into David Copperfield than Paul Daniels; although my first magic set was one of Paul’s and he is a very accomplished 146|eastlife.co.uk

and skillful magician. Copperfield was my idol and I got to meet him a few years back, which was great.

You’ve travelled the world working.

What has been your best experience?

I would have to say that Dubai is my favorite place. I have performed there three times now and the reception is always both a wonderful one and sometimes a strange one! Some locals really believe that what I am doing is real! I have had them ask me afterwards whether I am associated with the devil or whether I have some sort of spiritual connection. Of course, I’m not and I don’t, but it’s something that they are not used to seeing and are so amazed when they do.

Why ‘The Confusionist’?

I perform both illusions of the mind and grand illusions so we took the elements of confused and confusing and put it together with the word illusionist and created The Confusionist.

That’s unique to me and there is only one me!

What can audiences look forward to at Pleasurewood Hills?

The audience can expect a roller coaster ride into the world of magic and illusion. The show runs for 35 minutes and features some of the world’s most grand and spectacular illusions on a scale never seen before in this region.

They will see death defying acts, impossible situations and even a spectacular flying illusion!

You’re Norwich born and bred – what do you love most about the city?

I have travelled the world and lived in various places, but I love Norwich.

I love the people, the history and the

football club! The shopping’s great and we have a pretty decent nightlife also.

What plans do you have for the future?

I want to eventually take my show on tour into theatres and deliver one of the biggest and grandest illusion shows that the UK has ever seen. I believe that there is a real market for a grand illusion show, as many of today’s generation have never seen anything like this live!

Sean Alexander is currently headlining at The Castle Theatre at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, Lowestoft. The show runs to the first week of November and is one of 5 new attractions to open at Pleasurewood Hills this season.

For more details go to www.seanalexandermagic.com and www.pleasurewoodhills.com To read the full interview with Sean go to www.eastlife.co.uk/illusionist

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