KL Magazine June 2019

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ith the arrival of summer, many of us will be taking the opportunity to enjoy the many delights of the north Norfolk coast (although don't forget it's just as delightful in the winter), and it's surprising what a simple trip to our local seaside can result in.

On 1st August 1883, The Daily Telegraph theatre critic Clement Scott stepped off the train at Cromer. He was so impressed with the pretty little fishing village that he sent a series of articles back to London, affectionately calling the area Poppyland. You can read more about Poppyland and its lasting legacy on page 38 of this month's magazine.

It transformed the fortunes of north Norfolk, attracting wealthy Victorian visitors from the capital and further afield - and within a few years Cromer's

population had more than doubled. It had become, thanks to a simple flower, a destination in itself.

One of those visitors was a young woman called Olive Edis, who moved to Sheringham in 1905 and set up a photographic studio with an innovative approach to photography, a pioneering spirit and an uncanny knack for capturing the personality of her subjects.

Becoming Britain's first female war photographer was only one of her many achievements, and she’s now finally being acknowledged as one of the most important photographers of the early 20th century – as you’ll discover by turning to page 26.

At the start of the 1930s, yet another holidaymaker made an equally fateful trip to the Norfolk coast. At the time, Henry Moore was already regarded as an important sculptor – and while in

Norfolk he became fascinated by the shapes and forms of the weathered ironstone and flint pebbles he found on the beach. He even took an iron file to some and started re-shaping them, thus embarking on the most inventive and productive decade in his astonishing 80-year career. You can see spectacular echoes of those natural shapes until the end of September in a major exhibition at Houghton Hall – see page 8 for more details.

Enjoy the magazine and (at last) the start of the summer – we’ll see you again next month.

Eric Secker EDITOR KL magazine

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DIARY DATES This month’s forthcoming events HENRY MOORE AT HOUGHTON HALL A perfect setting for world-famous artwork NORFOLK’S OWN SUPERHEROES...

The county’s ultimate sporting challenge SOLE SURVIVOR...

The story of Thornham’s iconic coal barn AN INSPIRATIONAL PORTRAIT...

The life of photographer Olive Edis THEN & NOW The changing face of west Norfolk TAKING AIM AT HISTORY A profile of Holts gun auctioneers FLOWER POWER...

How the poppy transformed Norfolk JUNE IN THE GARDEN Expert advice with Wendy Warner FASHION The latest styles from our local boutiques HOW TO SAVE THE WORLD Jennifer Lonsdale’s campaigning life

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YOU AND YOUR PETS With London Road Veterinary Centre TOP OF THE CROPS...

A taste of Norfolk’s best potatoes FOOD AND DRINK Recipes and recommendations BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER The history of Sutton Bridge TAKING CONTROL...

The worldwide work of Lawtronic KEEPING WEST NORFOLK SAFE The face of modern policing EACH BUBBLE RUSH A burst of fun, colour and bubbles HOME INTERIORS All things bright and beautiful ON SONG WITH LISA REDFORD We talk to the local singer-songwriter PICTURES WITH A PURPOSE The photography of Paul Burnham MICHAEL MIDDLETON Why 2019 is more 1984 than 1984 5

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AFTERNOON TEA AT STRATTONS Strattons’ fun-themed Under the Sea traditional afternoon tea (£16.50 per person) is available throughout June, excluding Father’s Day weekend. Enjoy unlimited tea or coffee, a selection of finger sandwiches, scones, strawberry and elderflower gateau, baked cherry and vanilla cheesecake, and chocolate and hazelnut croquant. On Father’s Day weekend, you can treat your dad to a special 007-themed James Bond afternoon tea (£21 per person) with unlimited tea or coffee, mini sausage rolls, onion tarts and mackerel pate on oatcakes, roast beef and horseradish on mini Yorkshire puds, ham with mustard mayonnaise and smoked salmon with cucumber sandwiches, as well as delicious cheese scones, strawberry and elderflower gateau, chocolate and hazelnut croquant and lemon gin shots.

Booking is essential on 01760 723845 or by e-mailing Strattons at enquiries@strattonshotel.com.

WHEN: Under the Sea afternoon tea is available throughout June

Discover over 30 exciting new artists at the Norfolk Painting School’s annual Diploma Show. The school’s gallery is a great place to soak up the special atmosphere of the UK's leading oil painting school and enjoy a complimentary coffee whilst you admire works by both students and staff – including renowned artist Martin Kinnear. With free admission, ample parking and great new works always on show, it's a must visit in north Norfolk for art lovers. You’ll find the school by following the brown signs off the B1454 just off the A148 WHEN: From Friday 12th to Monday 29th June. The gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10am-4pm (3pm Saturday) WHERE: Norfolk Painting School, Georgia Road, Tattersett Business Park NR21 7RF 01485

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(except Father’s Day weekend); 007-themed afternoon tea is available on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June WHERE: Stratton, 4 Ash Close, Swaffham. PE37 7NH

NORFOLK PAINTING SCHOOL: ANNUAL DIPLOMA SHOW

GREAT BRITISH CYCLING FESTIVAL Norfolk hosts the HSBC UK National Road Championships as part of the wider Great British Cycling Festival this month, a weekend-long celebration of cycling at all levels which will see families and amateur cyclists involved in a series of rides and activities. Watch the races and cheer on the riders as they cycle through your village or town! For more information on community events and cycle routes, or to sign up to take part in the Challenge 100, please visit www.gbcyclingfestival.co.uk

WHEN: Time trials take place on the Sandringham Royal Estate on Thursday 27th June (10am). Men and women’s National Road Championship races start and finish in Norwich city centre, and take in the north Norfolk coast on Sunday 29th June (9am). The British Cycling Challenge 100 (open to amateur cyclists) and family activity day is in Norwich city centre on Sunday 29th June (9am).

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HOLKHAM CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT Enjoy chamber music in the perfect setting of the Marble Hall at Holkham. Taking to the stage this June is soprano Tara Erraught (above), whose roles at the Bayerische Staatsoper as resident principal soloist brought her to international attention. Her piano accompanist is Sholto Kynoch, the founder and director of the Oxford Lieder Festival and pianist in the Phoenix Piano Trio. The evening’s programme includes Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, Ziegeunerlieder by Brahms, and a selection of songs by Franz Schubert and Hugo Wolf. Tickets are £28 including a glass of wine during the interval and an opportunity to view some of the state rooms in the hall.

WHEN: Friday 14th June, 7pm WHERE: Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1AB 7

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I think this may be the best display of these works of Henry Moore to date simply because of the context in which they’re being displayed.

- Sebastiano Barassi, Head of Collections and Exhibitions at the Henry Moore Foundation

The perfect setting for Britain’s greatest sculptor A major new exhibition at Houghton Hall celebrates the groundbreaking work of Henry Moore, and provides the ideal backdrop for a collection that was inspired by nature...

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t first is seems an unlikely juxtaposition - the exquisitely precise Palladian symmetry of Houghton Hall seems to be in stark contrast to the free-flowing and fluid sculptures in front of (and behind) it.

But take a closer look at the first significant exhibition in East Anglia of Britain's greatest ever sculptor and it all starts to make perfect sense.

Henry Moore at Houghton Hall: Nature and Inspiration opened last month and runs until 29th September, bringing together many of Moore's most celebrated works alongside a selection of smaller works, models and etchings. From the monumental pieces in the grounds of the house to the thought-provoking sculptural interventions in the State Rooms, it's a breathtaking look at the work of a man who started life as the son of a KLmagazine June 2019

Yorkshire coal miner and finished his career as a worldwide celebrity – and the world's most successful living artist at auction.

"It is a great accolade for Houghton to have the Henry Moore Foundation involved in this year's exhibition," says Lord Cholmondeley, owner of Houghton Hall. "We feel honoured that the Foundation are lending such a range of important work and have agreed to curate the show for us. We are also extremely grateful to all our sponsors, particularly the Gagosian Gallery."

Although the larger works are obviously the most striking, the most fascinating are contained in the South Wing Gallery. Displayed here is the skull of an African elephant given to Henry Moore in 1968 by his friends Julian and Juliette Huxley, who'd had it sitting in their garden for several years.

Around the walls of the gallery are a series of sketches, designs and drawings by Moore that explore the shapes and structures of the skull, and gradually come to resemble natural landscapes - and lead inevitably to the 1969 work Two Piece Points: Skull, the only work Moore conceived specifically to be made in fibreglass.

It's a rare and valuable insight into the creative process, and a perfect example of Moore's practice of using natural found objects to inspire his sculptures.

"Sculpture is about shape and form, and not about literary intentions," he said in a 1934 interview. "The observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his formknowledge, keeps him fresh and from working only by formula, and feeds inspiration."

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(Moore hated his work being described as abstract) seem so much at home at Houghton Hall.

It's something that struck Sebastiano Barassi as soon as he arrived at Houghton. As Head of Collections and Exhibitions at the Henry Moore Foundation, he had the unenviable task of curating the exhibition, but it was a task that took him by surprise.

"It can often be difficult and nervewracking to choose pieces and match them to the site, especially as sculpture needs room to breathe," he says, "but it's almost as if the landscape and gardens of Houghton Hall - and even the house itself - have been designed to display large-scale works of art.

Houghton Hall is perfectly balanced and has almost perfect natural forms and open vistas. These are big landscapes here, and they deserve big sculptures."

That complementary relationship between the art and the setting is equally apparent on a smaller scale, particularly in the Stone Hall - where the black serpentine of Moore's Bird Form II echoes Houghton Hall's famous blackened bronze cast of The Laocoön Group and the travertine marble of his 1975 Reclining Figure: Bone reflects the creamy stone of the beautiful walls surrounding it.

"In some ways this has been the easiest exhibition I've ever curated because the environment made the choices so obvious," says Sebastiano.

"I think this may be the best display of these works of Henry Moore to date simply because of the context in which they're being displayed - which is an extraordinary backdrop."

Perhaps the last word should be left to Lord Cholmondeley, whose family home has become nationallyrenowned for its collection and promotion of contemporary art.

"It's been a revelation to see these great sculptures - some of them icons of 20th century British art - arriving one by one and finding their place in the Norfolk landscape," he says. "They sit proudly and begin a dialogue with their surroundings, prompting questions and responses as we move from piece to piece."

DATES & TICKETS Henry Moore at Houghton Hall: Nature and Inspiration runs until 29th September. Tickets are £18 for adults, £10 for students, and free to under 17s. For further details, opening times and visitor information, please see the website www.houghtonhall.com

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Robert Mizzell & The Country Kings

Two hours of non-stop entertainment by one of Ireland’s top country music recording artistes.

Take That Greatest Hits - Live Broadcast •8pm

Celebrating 30 incredible years, Take That are bringing their 2019 Greatest Hits tour to cinemas for one night only!

Tina – Simply The Best

This electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner comes with full stage production brimming with from all the decades.

Wed RSC’s The Taming Of The Shrew •7pm Justin Audibert turns Shakespeare’s fierce, energetic 12th comedy of gender and materialism on its head.

Sat The Very Best of Burt Bacharach Celebrating one of the most popular composers, 15th performed by 3 front singers and a 10 piece live band!

Thurs The Kilkennys Known for revitalising traditional Irish music and 20th adding their own touch of passion and youthful energy.

Sat Genesis Connected Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts 22nd connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins & Mike & The Mechanics.

Nerney Sun Declan Join Ireland’s top Country Entertainer and his fabulous 23rd band, with special guest Seamus Moore.

– Northern Ballet Captured Live•7pm Tues Victoria In celebration of her bicentenary year, Northern Ballet's new 25th production brings the story of Queen Victoria to life in dance.

Thurs If It’s Laughter You’re After • 2.30pm Following their sell-out shows last year, the bunting will be out 27th as Olly and Nigel make their annual visit to Sunny Hunny.

Thurs NTL Small Island Captured Live • 7pm Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel Small Island 27th comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation.

Fri 28th HDFA - Drama Festival of One Act Plays 2019 to Each performance will consist of different Drama Groups Sun 30th from the District performing one-act plays of their choice.

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LOCAL EVENTS IN JULY

ART FOR LIFE: EXHIBITION AND AUCTION An auction of artworks is being held to raise muchneeded funds for Norfolk mother Heather Bellamy, who is battling acute myeloid leukaemia and whose only chance of survival is treatment in America – for which she needs £250,000. Artists with work displayed at the auction will include H.J Jackson, Ali Wagstaff (above), Kerry Buck, Ann Froshaug, Sally Hirst and Rita Kearton. There will be a social gathering and an opportunity to view the artworks followed by an auction by Barry L Hawkins. To donate to Heather’s cause, please go to https://www.gofundme.com/ auntie-heather039s-last-chance

WHEN: Thursday 4th July, 7pm WHERE: Soul Café, 15-19 Tower Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1EJ

A TASTE OF NORFOLK: TITCHWELL MANOR’S SUMMER PARTY A fun-filled evening to celebrate our wonderful county – Norfolk.

Delicious local food includes a hog roast, oyster and crab bar, Norfolk quail, paella, cheese and desserts – accompanied by a champagne bar, Pimm’s, cocktails, local gin and beers. Plus entertainment including live music from the Andi Hopgood Quartet, a musician, and a delightful area to snuggle up in the evening and toast marshmallows. Tickets are £45 (adults), £25 (children) and including all food – book yours by visiting the website at www.titchwellmanor.com/vouchers.html

WHEN: Saturday 27th July, 5.30pm until midnight WHERE: Titchwell Manor, Titchwell, Norfolk PE31 8BB

69TH KING’S LYNN FESTIVAL The 69th King’s Lynn Festival offers a top-quality programme of cultural events which is launched by the BBC Concert Orchestra on Sunday 14th July at 7pm at the Corn Exchange.

There’ll also be performances from soprano Lesley Garrett (above) and clarinettist Emma Johnson, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, violinist Tasmin Little, and singer and pianist Joe Stilgoe – to name but a few. Top Scottish folk band Skipinnish will also be making their first visit to Norfolk as a highlight of their 20th anniversary. For full programme and prices, visit www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk. Tickets are available from the Corn Exchange on 01553 764864.

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ALL SAINTS PAINTERS: ART EXHIBITION This year, All Saints Painters are presenting their 11th annual Art Exhibition. The line-up of artists this year features Isobel Bartholomew, Steve Rowe-Gore, Patsy Hood, Frank Logan, Sheila O’Brien and Anne Wormack. A wide selection of artworks will be for sale including pottery, artisan bowls and greeting cards. Entry is free with parking and disabled entry available. For further information please call 07746994604 or go to allsaintspainters.co.uk.

WHEN: 6th to 21st July from 10am-5pm daily WHERE: Stoke Ferry Church, Stoke Ferry PE33 9SF 13

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Norfolk Superhero – the ultimate quadrathlon Back in 2007, Mark Lapping and Simon Wilson Stephens decided Burnham Overy Staithe would be the ideal location for a quadrathlon.

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hat do you do if you enjoy competing in quadrathlons but don’t want to travel from your beautiful home in Norfolk to events further afield? Well, if you’re Mark Lapping and Simon Wilson Stephens you do the obvious thing – and set up your own course!

Mark and Simon have been friends for many years, having first met at university, and they’ve competed in several quadrathlons together. For anyone who doesn’t know, a quadrathlon is an endurance sports event that encompasses the four disciplines of swimming, cycling, kayaking and running.

“Simon and I enjoyed competing in a quadrathlon in Scotland, but my wife

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asked me why we were travelling all that way for it,” Mark says. “Simon grew up in Burnham Overy Staithe and we decided it would be the perfect setting for a quadrathlon – it’s a magical location.”

So, back in 2007, the pair devised a unique course around the topography of Norfolk, incorporating Burnham Overy Staithe’s marsh and beach. They invited their friends to take part and around 25 people agreed. Family and friends were roped in to help at the event, including Simon’s young nieces, who were only 10 and 12 years old at the time, and were responsible for timing the event.

“It was all very Heath Robinson,” says Mark. “We organised it all ourselves and did it on the hoof. We managed to raise

money for a local school, and we all had a brilliant time. Afterwards, we went for a drink in The Hero (the local pub) and everyone agreed we should do it again.”

Since then, the event, now named Norfolk Superhero after the pub, has gone from strength to strength. It takes place annually and a different local charity is selected every year to benefit from the funds raised.

Incredibly, over £500,000 has been raised to date, helping charities such as Nelson’s Journey, RNLI Wells Lifeboat, East Anglian Air Ambulance, Norfolk Superhero Foundation and Heritage House Daycare. This year’s event, which takes place on the 22nd of this month will be raising money for The Benjamin Foundation, and 200

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PICTURES: Competitors take part in the annual Norfolk Superhero event, raising funds for local charities, and celebrate with a well deserved drink (above). Norfolk Superhero couldn’t happen without local support, including help from the ‘Pink Ladies’ (below) that marshall the event

participants (the event’s capacity) have already signed up to take part.

Competitors will start from Gun Hill and swim a mile to the quay at Burnham Overy Staithe with the incoming tide. They’ll then kayak for four miles through the creeks of Burnham Overy Staithe, before hopping on a bike and cycling 45 miles on a circular route along some of north Norfolk’s most scenic roads.

Finally, they’ll run eight miles across the beach and marsh, finishing on the quay at Burnham Overy Staithe.

The course takes an average of 5 hours and 30 minutes, and the fastest time to date is currently 4 hours, 10 minutes and 42 seconds.

It’s certainly not for the faint hearted.

Norfolk Superhero has a ‘buddy system’ in place meaning that participants take part in teams of two, working together as a unit so they’re able to monitor and help each other – and share the success of completing the challenge with another person.

“We wanted to have a spirit that’s a bit different from your normal lycra clad event,” says Mark. “It’s the spirit of

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cooperation, teamwork and support.

People come back year after year and travel from all over the country and even from abroad. Each year feels like a reunion!”

It’s that sporting camaraderie that’s helped build Norfolk Superhero into one of the area’s most highlyanticipated events.

“People enjoy the challenge and competing, of course, but they also look forward to the after-event party, which is held in a marquee in Burnham Overy Staithe,” says Mark. “We have a dinner and then hand out prizes celebrating everyone’s efforts.”

Norfolk Superhero always takes place on a Saturday in June and is scheduled around the tides – although obviously the weather can never be planned for!

“We’ve always done the event, whatever the weather – and we’ve had some appalling conditions!” says Mark.

“One year there was a northerly storm and people had hypothermia after the kayaking. We’ve also had the other extreme where people have had sun stroke. But everyone competes really hard – and it’s all done in the right

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spirit.”

Norfolk Superhero wouldn’t be possible without all the local volunteer groups and especially the ‘Pink Ladies’ who marshal the event and give up their time. Every year Mark’s wife Jess Lapping organises the event, alongside friend Sophie Ellis, and they are hugely grateful to the locals for their continued support.

“We’ve been overwhelmed by the amount of people that are willing to give up their time to support the event and this generosity means the proceeds go back into the local community through the charities,” says Mark.

“Norfolk Superhero has become much bigger than we ever thought it would and I hope it will carry on for years to come.”

The Norfolk Superhero 22nd June 2019 For full details and how to be involved please visit the website at www.norfolksuperhero.co.uk

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t Free Your Body Therapy in the centre of King’s Lynn, Terry Connolly and Jane Cole are continuing to use a range of amazing treatment techniques to free people from a life of aches and pains; people like Graham Goodge from King’s Lynn.

“I actually broke my neck 15 years ago, and had a discectomy which led to the natural fusion of the vertebrae in my neck,” he says. “That surgery was a long time ago, but recently I started to progressively lose use of my left arm and shoulder. I couldn't move my neck, I found it difficult to sleep, and it was next to impossible to work. I couldn't even wash up!”

It was Graham’s mother who recommended he visit Free Your Body Therapy, as she had personal experience of just how effective Terry and Jane’s treatments can be.

Jane Cole is a qualified acupuncturist for sports injuries, and it’s the perfect

complement to her many other painrelieving treatments – and was ideal for Graham’s neck and shoulder problems.

“Acupuncture is around 2,000 years old and it works incredibly well,” she says, “It’s great for sports injuries, shoulders, knees and backs (the NHS actually recommends it for back pain) and people usually see significant improvements within a few sessions.”

And that’s something Graham is more than happy to confirm.

“I wasn't too keen on the idea of acupuncture at first,” he says, “but within a couple of days it seemed to draw all the pain and the restricted movement away. It was hard to believe what a difference it made, really.”

A totally painless form of therapy that instantly relaxes muscles, encourages blood flow and nutrients and promotes healing, acupuncture is an effective alternative for people unable to have intensive sports massage or

Microcurrent therapy. And don’t forget that Free Your Body Therapy’s Terry Connolly is one of the very few people in the entire world currently offering PDTR (Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex) as a form of treatment – a cutting-edge method of correcting postural problems, helping with the repair and rehabilitation of past injuries and the relief of pain.

“The whole thing was astonishing,” says Graham. “When I first came to Free Your Body Therapy I only had about 40% mobility in my neck area at best and now I'm probably at 90%!”

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The sole survivior of a sea-trading past...

It’s one of the most iconic sights along the north Norfolk coast, but Thornham’s famous ‘coal barn’ - once only one part of a thriving commercial harbour - may soon fall victim to the elements

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hortly before the arrival of the railway in 1887, White's Directory had described Thornham as "a large village, pleasantly situated near the salt marshes, with a population of some 790" - and it faced more squarely to the sea.

The proximity of the sea was central to life in Thornham, but improvements to local roads and the growing importance of the railway line from King's Lynn to Hunstanton would soon change all that.

Until that point, Thornham was the centre of a significant and integrated commercial sea-going operation - with coal and beers arriving from London, and grain and local produce leaving for King's Lynn, Newcastle and Hull.

At the time, the harbour at Thornham contained a sluice built by Nathaniel Woods to control water levels, two granaries, a flour mill, and a barn for storing coal.

Fast forward a century or so, and the Coal Barn is the last survivor of this commercial hub. It's one of the most photographed buildings on the north Norfolk coast, and has appeared on numerous postcards and calendars.

Visitors walking to the beach at Holme or hoping to catch a glimpse of the rare birds that frequent the area had little conception that this beautiful setting was once a hive of activity.

The Coal Barn was built by George Hogge, a member of the influential and powerful family of King's Lynn merchants who built the imposing building on the town's Tuesday Market Place now occupied by Fraser Dawbarns - and also owned Setch Brewery (later Hogge & Seppings), who supplied beers to local pubs such as 22

The Lifeboat Inn in Thornham.

Measuring around 12m x 7m it was constructed in (largely handmade) red brick, chalk blocks and flint, and despite its name was used for storing a wide variety of commodities. Its name almost certainly stems from the days when coal was taken from the barn into Thornham to a central storage area - to which villagers would take their wheelbarrows to pick up their fuel.

An intriguing story has it that an underground tunnel runs from the Coal Barn to The Lifeboat Inn in the village and was a favoured route for smugglers, but this is extremely unlikely.

With the diminishing importance of sea trade in the early 20th century, Thornham's focus turned inland towards tourism and holidaymakers something it does exceptionally well to this day - and the commercial aspects of the harbour gradually disappeared.

Today, the footprint of the Old Granary can still be found on the land above the harbour's car park, and the nearby much-photographed wooden stumps are possibly the remains of moorings used by boats to offload their goods. Long gone now, the granary

may have been one of the first holiday homes in Thornham.

As for the Coal Barn itself, it has been unused for at least 25 years. Around ten years ago, a plan by the Leicesterbased owner to convert it to an art studio never progressed, and the following London-based owner's hopes to turn it into a holiday home ran aground at the planning application stage. The barn was sold again about four years ago, and although the idea of using it as an art gallery is still talked about, work has yet to get started.

And work is exactly what's needed. At the mercy of the elements for so many years, the Coal Barn is now in serious need of repair if it hopes to see out the 21st century.

This survivor of Thornham's commercial past has achieved some form of immortality, however. It has appeared in numerous books and magazines, and was even used as a location for five scenes in the BBC's 1998 production of Great Expectations.

The Coal Barn at Thornham is one of the most iconic scenes along the north Norfolk coast, but catch it while you can - because it may not be here for much longer.

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Seeing a greener future through your windows...

Why Rudd Joinery’s bespoke handcrafted windows, doors and conservatories are good for your home and good for the planet

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ith concerns over our use of plastic now reaching the highest levels of government, it's always good to hear of practical ways we can contribute to a healthier environment although few of us would imagine that could include our choice of window frames.

It is, however, something close to the heart of Jamie and Martin Rudd of Rudd Joinery, based just outside Fakenham - whose handcrafted British-made windows, doors, staircases and conservatories are as good for the planet as they are for your home.

By using high quality, responsibly sourced and FSC-certified timber (some of which has a negative carbon footprint) Rudd Joinery offers a complete design, manufacturing and installation service and could well change

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"The production of PVC-u involves six of the 15 most hazardous chemicals listed by EU governments for priority elimination, and its disposal can be harmful to both the planet and our health," says Jamie. "Our modern and high-performance timber frames need minimal maintenance and can actually have a significantly longer life than PVC-u alternatives."

And the idea that handcrafted timber is an expensive choice is a thing of the past. The National Housing Federation and a number of local authorities have found PVC-u frames to actually be more expensive in terms of initial costs - and in the long-term.

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Over the last 30 years, Rudd Joinery has worked across Norfolk on countless refurbishment and new build projects, commercial buildings and heritage properties - supplying a range of exquisitely-crafted bespoke joinery from its on-site workshop and manufacturing facility.

"It's also worth noting that the use of PVC-u is often restricted in conservation areas and on listed buildings," says Jamie. "The good news is that we can offer a fully sustainable and high performing alternative that looks fantastic - and doesn’t have an impact on the environment."

For a new view of windows, doors and conservatories, visit the Rudd Joinery showroom today to view the choice of styles and finishes currently available - or call Jamie and the team today to discuss your project in more detail.

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Olive Edis and a picture of inspiration...

From the fishermen of north Norfolk to the crowned heads of Europe, Olive Edis used photography to document the whole spectrum of life in the early 20th century - and the growing role of women in society

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n the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London is a remarkable photographic portrait of Caroline Murray, daughter of the famous Surgeon General John Murray, who was also a well-known photographer in India.

Catalogued as NPGx15507 and measuring only 14cm x 10cm (right), the portrait was taken by Caroline’s 24-year-old cousin Olive Edis - perhaps as a thank you, since the young Olive had been given the camera by her aunt as a present.

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next few years, Olive herself wrote on the reverse of the photograph: "My very first attempt at a portrait, which turned my fate in 1900."

The picture isn't just remarkable for the unusually sensitive and natural treatment of its subject - it marks the start of the story of one of the most important photographers of the early 20th century.

Within five years of the portrait of her aunt, Olive had established a successful studio in London and opened a second one in Sheringham, specialising in portraiture - and starting with the Norfolk fishermen

and women around her.

She became one of the first women to use the new colour technique of the 'autochrome' - and won a medal from the Royal Photographic Society in 1913 for her image Portrait Study.

In 1918, the Imperial War Museum commissioned Olive to record the vital work being carried out by women in war-torn France and Belgium - a project that would see her taking three cameras on a 2,000 mile journey in March the following year to document the emergence of women into a maledominated world. She also became the first British woman to be appointed as an official war photographer.

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ABOVE: The work of Olive Edis is as varied as it is technically outstanding. On the left is an undated portrait of Norfolk fisherman ‘Lotion Tar’ Bishop, while on the right is Olive’s 1914 photograph of the famous novelist Thomas Hardy. She also visited Europe at the end of the First World War, capturing images of women working in front-line positions and (below) destroyed tanks on the Menin Road in Belgium

British society, from local fishermen and their families to prime ministers (no less than four of them), European royalty, the first woman to take her seat in Parliament (Nancy Astor), and the most notable scientists, artists and writers of her day. She even took some of the earliest colour photographs of Canada.

By the time of her death in 1955, Olive Edis was widely recognised as a quite exceptional portrait artist, a pioneer of new technologies, and a successful business owner.

Alistair Murphy is both curator of Cromer Museum and of the Olive Edis Collection, and having spent the best part of ten years scanning and cataloguing the world's biggest collection of Olive's prints, glass plates and autochromes, he has no doubt of her significance.

"I don't think it's possible to overestimate the importance of Olive Edis," he says. "If you had to make a list of the five most important residents of Norfolk in history you'd have to include people such as Horatio Nelson, Edith Cavell and Elizabeth Fry - but your list wouldn’t be complete without Olive Edis."

She was a woman very much of her time - and ahead of it in many ways.

"The old 'world order' completely changed around the time of the First World War, and it affected every level of society," says Alistair. "Women didn’t just get the vote, but they were coming 28

to the fore in industries and professions that had long been dominated by men.

Not only was Olive Edis documenting that change across all social classes through her photography, she was also proving that a woman could use the medium better than most of her male contemporaries. Her work is quite extraordinary."

Just how extraordinary was brought into sharp focus (in a very literal sense) two years ago, when Alistair was involved in a BBC documentary that explored the question of why Olive Edis had (to date) failed to receive the recognition she deserved.

World-famous photographer John Waddell (better known globally by his middle name of Rankin) travelled to Cromer and used one of Olive's own cameras in her original studio to take a portrait of the actor Bernard Hill. It was the first time the camera had been used in 50 years.

"You have to remember that Olive's cameras are essentially a box with a hole at one end," says Alistair. "Rankin is one of the most highly-acclaimed photographers in the whole world and it was as much as he could do to get an acceptable image! When you look at the technology she was using and consider the quality of her photographs the achievement of Olive Edis is absolutely incredible."

But it's not all in the technique.

Very few people have ever liked

having their photograph taken, and although public figures and famous figures may be used to being in the limelight, the same can't be said for local fishermen. All the subjects of Olive Edis' portraits exhibit a genuine intimacy and authentic casualness - an aspect which must have come from her presence behind the camera.

"Since we opened the new displays at Cromer Museum two years ago, the interest in Olive Edis and the appreciation of her work has grown significantly," says Alistair. "She was a unique talent, and we're very privileged to have a unique collection of her images here."

Cromer Museum is adjacent to the church of St Peter and St Paul on the town’s Tucker Street, and is open daily from 10am-4pm (12noon-4pm at weekends) until 31st October.

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West Norfolk: Then & Now

A POPULAR PART OF TOWN WITH A TRAGIC PAST...

Exactly 77 years ago this month, the section of Norfolk Street in King’s Lynn pictured above was a scene of total devastation (see inset) when a 500lbs

bomb fell on the Eagle Hotel during a German air raid on the evening of 12th June 1942.

It was packed with customers at the time (including servicemen celebrating a comrade’s 21st birthday) – and when the dust settled 42 people had been killed and another 13 injured.

Completely destroyed by the bomb

(as was the fish and chip shop next door), the Eagle Hotel was rebuilt in the 1950s – and which is still next door to a fish and chip shop.

Two other bombs fell on the centre of King’s Lynn that night – one damaged the roof of the nearby cattle market, while the other left a 30ft crater in a council rubbish dump.

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James Davies

ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR Private Client Department

Do you really need to make a Will?

Remarkably, over half of us have not yet made a Will, but as James Davies of Fraser Dawbarns LLP explains, dying intestate can have far-reaching and unforseen consequences...

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he amount of people who do not have a Will is increasing. In 2018, it was reported that 60% of UK adults had not yet made one, despite the fact it’s one of the most important documents you can make. Without a Will, you can’t ensure that you pass your assets on to the people you most want to benefit after you die.

If you die intestate (without a Will), statutory rules govern what happens to your assets, and if your estate is subject to intestacy rules, those assets will very likely not be divided in the way you would have chosen.

You may not have made a Will because you’ve heard that your estate automatically passes to your spouse or civil partner, but this is not necessarily the case. If you leave behind a spouse and children, your spouse will receive the first £250,000 from your estate, your personal possessions and half your remaining assets. The remaining half

will then be divided between your children – note that ‘children’ includes your biological and adopted children, but not step-children. This can create problems if your main asset is a property worth more than £250,000 and someone lives in it or if you want to include step-children.

If your estate is valued below £250,000, it will pass to your spouse in its entirety. This can also cause problems if you’ve been married before and have children from a previous marriage. The children from your previous marriage may not inherit anything if your new spouse dies without making a Will or leaves their estate to other beneficiaries and excludes the children from your first marriage.

The law does not recognise a ‘common law’ husband or wife, so it’s especially important to make a Will if you live with someone but aren’t married or in a civil partnership. If you don’t, your partner will have no right to inherit your assets under the intestacy rules, no matter how long you’ve lived together.

If you own a property with someone else and die intestate, your share of the property may not pass automatically to that person on your death. This could cause problems for the joint owner, particularly if they’re living in the property and your beneficiaries wish to force a sale.

If you have no surviving family and die without a Will, your estate passes to the Crown – whereas you may have preferred to have benefitted close friends or a charity.

People with young children can also use their Will to appoint legal guardians if they become orphaned and can say who will look after their inheritance.

You can also specify the age at which your children inherit; the minimum age is 18, but you may prefer to wait until they’re 21 years old.

A Will is an important document that gives you control over what happens to your estate, and Fraser Dawbarns are always happy to help you create a document that ensures your wishes will be carried out.

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Taking aim at history, art and craftsmanship...

From important episodes in British history to unique works of art, Holts is one of the most famous specialist auction houses in the world.

We talk to Nick Holt about his guns – and the stories behind them

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escribing Nick Holt simply as a gun auctioneer does him something of an injustice. For Nick's world is one of supreme artistry, exquisite craftsmanship and extraordinary historical value.

Born and bred in London, Nick admits he wasn't terribly academic but knows exactly when he found his life's direction.

"As a young boy I accompanied my father on a visit to his gunsmith John Wilson for some repair work on his gun," he says. "I absolutely loved it, so as soon as I left school I started an apprenticeship with John as a gunmaker."

Nick then spent some time in the Tower of London with the Royal Armouries, studied the historical background of gunmaking and its importance to British history, and joined Bonhams as a porter - and within five years had set up a specialist gun department for one of the world’s oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques.

"My father was full of wise advice," says Nick, "and he once told me that to succeed in life, you need to specialise in a small commodity - and then you'll become a wanted commodity."

Initially, Nick duly set up his own specialist gun auctioneers in southwest London, before moving lock, stock and barrel to an old dairy farm on part of the Royal Estate at Sandringham almost 20 years ago.

Since then, Holts has grown to become one of the only specialist gun auctioneers in the country - and one of the most famous in the world.

In Norfolk, Nick has a team of 24 people including ballistics experts, gunsmiths (one of whom is Scott Wilson, the son of his father's gunsmith), researchers, photographers, and media and digital specialists. In Kensington, he has a dedicated sale room which hosts four major sales a year. Wider afield, he has a network of around 30 people around the world sourcing guns and related items.

"That global network of agents has been essential to Holts," says Nick.

"Shipping weapons around the world obviously requires a clear understanding of the local export legislation - and our own laws regarding imports from certain countries. And I'm afraid that I don't speak 30 different languages!"

Although Nick is a lifelong shooting enthusiast (he recently fired the largest handheld rifle in the world, losing four fillings in the process), his greatest passion is for the craftsmanship and history contained in his lots.

PICTURES: Two shotguns from the collection of musician Eric Clapton, with guns belonging to Sean Connery (below left) and the medal-winning weapon of Olympian John Braithwaite (below right)

"I've always put a special emphasis on provenance, and we all work incredibly hard at it," he says. "We never use words such as 'reputedly' or 'possibly' because the real value of these guns lies in being 100% accurate about their origins and history."

Over the years, Nick had sold guns belonging to D-Day heroes, recipients of the Victoria Cross, British and European royalty, at least three different James Bonds, rock stars such as Eric Clapton and Oscar-winning actors such as Sir Alec Guinness. He's sold the gun

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PICTURES: The gun room at Holts has seen everything from the extraordinary rifle The Triumph of Love (opposite top) to the unique Asprey World Series Collection (opposite) and weapons used by the heroic soldiers of D-Day (opposite, bottom)

“These are works of art, parts of history, & outstanding examples of one of Britain’s finest crafts...” that won Britain's first Olympic gold for clay target shooting, and the rifle owned by explorer Henry Morton Stanley - made especially for him shortly after he famously met Dr. Livingstone (he presumed) on the shores of Lake Victoria. He once even sold the gun of 19th century bareknuckle boxer Ben Caunt, whose nickname of 'Big Ben' was given to the biggest bell in the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster. In fact, Nick is full of extraordinary stories.

“One in particular stands out,” he says. “We had a rather tired old Charles Lancaster double rifle consigned for sale which had been sitting gathering dust in storage for years. A little research into the rifle’s history brought to light that it had been made for none other than Denys Finch Hatton, the legendary big game hunter who fans of the film Out of Africa will recognise as the character played by Robert Redford.”

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significant contribution to what turned out to be a record-breaking result, but there was more to the story than that.

“What made it even better,” says Nick, “is that the collector who bought it finally succeeded in an seemingly impossible quest to find the rifle – having acquired the case for it nearly eight years previously!”

But it's not all about hunting and shooting and the history of warfare.

Sometimes it's all about sheer artistry.

Back in 2008, Holts sold The Triumph of Love, a breathtaking creation by the Swiss firm Mueller Murgenthal that combined the talents of artists, spiritualists, jewellers, silversmiths and gunsmiths. Described as one of the greatest rifles ever made, it was sculpted in 24ct white and yellow gold, sterling silver, rubies, aquamarines, white diamonds and rare bird’s eye maple wood - and featured a heartshaped (and totally impractical) barrel.

And then there's the Asprey 'World Series' Collection of six rifles designed to showcase the pinnacle of British gunmaking by making one gun for each continent. With different calibres suited to the continent in question and intricate engravings of native species and indigenous people, each rifle required over 1,000 hours to make (the engraving alone took a year per rifle) and the collection took 17 years to complete.

"Guns are obviously made for a purpose, but for many people that's the least important element of them," says Nick. "These are beautiful works of art, valuable parts of history, and outstanding examples of one of Britain's finest crafts. And they never fail to excite you."

VALUATION DAY On Tuesday 9th July, Holts will be holding a free Valuation Day at their Wolferton gunrooms – a rare opportunity to have your guns, militaria and related items assessed and valued by experts in the field.

Holts' Valuation Days take place on an appointment system to maintain owners' privacy and peace of mind and don't forget to bring any documents or information relating to the item's provenance, as that can have a significant impact on its value.

To book your appointment, please telephone Holts on 01485 542822.

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Our monthly round up of the latest news and legislation concerning Landlords and Tenants in the private rented sector with Edmonton Estates Director

Damien Simone

Quickfact Official statistics from the Ministry of Justice show evictions using Section 21 have declined by 40% since their peak in 2015.

Landlords Lose Again!

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he level of telephone calls and e-mails that we have received over the past month from landlords regarding the proposed changes to stop “no fault evictions” using the Section 21 Notice has been phenomenal and so I have devoted this month’s KL magazine feature to it.

They say history repeats itself and this has never been truer than when you look at the history of laws governing the private rented sector in England and Wales over the past 50 years. After several decades of the decline in private rented properties due to the unfavourable terms of Assured Tenancies the government recognised the need for private investment in housing due to a shortage of rental properties and set about encouraging growth in this sector during the late 1980s.

The biggest issues for landlords were the heavy restrictions placed on evicting tenants (including rights of succession) and increasing rents to reflect the current market value. This

was looked at carefully and from the 1988 Housing Act the AssuredShorthold Tenancy was born which with the provision of a Section 20 Notice (now obsolete following later judicial revisions) provided the landlord with the unquestionable legal right to regain possession of the rented property. This was the legislation that paved the way for millions of new properties to be built along with other significant investment related activities which boosted the economy greatly.

Further revisions to this initial Act over the subsequent 10 years resulted in the Buy to Let Mortgage boom from the mid 90s which saw the number of properties available to rent explode and by the early 2000s everything was suitably in balance. There were enough properties for everyone whether they were renting or buying. Fast forward a few years past the 2008 recession through to the present day and the housing market presents as something far more ugly and the villain is unquestionably the private landlord. The former white

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knight of the previous housing shortage is now the source of every legal and financial persecution possible. It’s not zero hour work contracts stopping tenants getting a mortgage, it’s landlords buying up all the cheap houses to rent out. Rents aren’t going up because tax relief on mortgage interest for landlords was abolished, it’s because they’re greedy.

Now this proposal to basically strip landlords of their right to have their own property back without significant judicial process is setting the scene for a huge exodus of investment in private rented properties ahead of the enforcement date when it is announced. The only way this idea could be any worse would be if it was issued during a severe housing shortage. Oh, wait…!

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The lasting legacy of Norfolk’s Poppyland

In 1883, a London theatre critic arrived at a sleepy fishing village in Norfolk and coined a phrase that would transform it into one of the most fashionable and desirable locations in Victorian England...

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oday, Cromer is one of Norfolk's most popular tourist destinations, attracting tens of thousands of visitors every year - which makes it hard to imagine that within 10 years at the end of the 19th century it had been transformed from a sleepy little fishing village into one of the most cosmopolitan and fashionable resorts in the whole country.

It was all down to a man called Clement Scott.

An influential theatre critic for The Daily Telegraph (he was also a noted playwright, lyricist and travel writer)

Scott used the newly-built railway system in 1883 to explore the east coast in a search for places of solitude, fine air, scenery and seclusion.

As soon as he arrived in Cromer on the north coast of Norfolk, he became totally captivated with the place. He wrote a series of glowing reviews about the area, sent a number of enthusaistic letters to The Daily Telegraph, and wrote a poem praising its virtues called The Garden of Sleep in the churchyard at Sidestrand, a poem which contained the following lines: Brief days of desire, and long dreams of delight,

They are mine when Poppy-Land cometh in sight.

Published three years after he first visited Cromer, his book Poppy-Land: Papers Descriptive on the East Coast brought this unspoilt corner of Norfolk to the attention of affluent Victorians in London - and they flocked

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to the place in their hundreds.

“So great was the change from the bustle of fashion to this unbroken quiet," wrote Scott within a few years, "that I could scarcely believe that I was only parted by a dip of coastline from music and laughter and seaside merriment; from bands and bathing machines.”

His audience couldn't resist Cromer either, and before long local fishermen were offering boat excursions, lifeboat crews were putting on demonstrations, grand hotels were being built, and the local council became one of the very first in the country to allow men and women to bathe together.

And in little more than ten years, the population of Cromer had more than doubled to 3,781.

Posters at Liverpool Street Station in London urged people to visit Poppyland, and local businesses ensured visitors could take a piece of Norfolk home with them - in the form of Poppyland-branded china, figurines, jigsaws, shampoo powders, soap and tobacco. Local chemist Daniel Davison even made a special blend of perfumes and his ‘Poppyland Bouquet’ was sold around the world until the 1930s.

If you’re hoping for a whiff of the aroma of Cromer these days, you’re out of luck. There is an unopened bottle of the now-forgotten fragrance on display 40

in Cromer Museum (alongside various other Poppyland-related products and posters) and if you wander down Jetty Street, which runs from the end of the High Street down to the Hotel de Paris, you can see where Davison’s chemist shop once stood.

Ironically, Clement Scott - who would die in poverty in 1904 - was unhappy at the result of his popularisation of this previously pristine area. And although the poppy has been voted the county flower of Norfolk, they're not quite as numerous as they were when he first arrived on the north Norfolk coast - but keep an eye out during June, July and August and it's easy to see what all the fuss was about.

Happily, the legacy of Poppyland is still very much with us. The town's Poppyland Brewery has won 16 awards at the Norwich & Norfolk CAMRA Awards, while Poppyland Publishing has published almost 250 titles to date specialising in East Anglian history.

One of the best ways to (re)discover Poppyland, however, is to take The North Norfolk Railway (NNR) from Sheringham to Holt. The heritage steam railway received the Independent Railway of the Year award in 2006, and is a glorious way to experience the beautiful landscape that transformed Cromer into the wonderful town it is today.

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Taking a more sensitive approach to tree surgery There’s no better time to make the most of your garden with the professional services of Heritage Tree Specialists

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ith trees now coming out of the nesting season and having built up some energy through this year’s new leaf growth, it's the perfect time to treat them to the services of Heritage Tree Specialists – whether that involves the removal of old deadwood or a professional crown reduction.

"Many people don't realise that crown reductions are actually beneficial to the tree in question," says managing director Dan Ashton, who has over 20 years experience in professional tree care. "A sensitive reduction will retain the main framework of the crown leaving most of the leaf-

bearing structure intact – which actually enhances the natural beauty of the tree."

Moreover, a crown reduction lessens the stress caused to the tree by excess weight and strong winds (which can eventually prove hazardous), and allows more light through the branches – which can benefit the surrounding area as well.

As for the rest of your garden, Dan and his fullytrained and highly-experienced team offers a complete range of services from regular garden maintenance to stump grinding and removal. And if you're lucky enough to have a natural hedgerow, Heritage Tree Specialists can help you bring it back to its best –

which is better for your garden and better for the wildlife in it.

A long-standing member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Heritage Tree Specialists uses specialised machinery that’s able to easily access the narrowest and most secluded gardens – safely and causing minimal disruption.

"All our work is carried out in as environmentally-friendly way as possible," says Dan, “and virtually nothing goes to waste. We recycle all arisings from the work and supply it as firewood and woodchips To enjoy a greener future for you, your trees and the world around them, contact Heritage Tree Specialists today for more details and information, free written quotations, and a professional service you can trust.

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Giving your plants a healthy summer diet

It’s tempting to think that the only thing your plants need is some water, but as Wendy Warner explains, feeding and watering your plants is a little more complicated than that...

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t’s thought by many people that plants simply need a little water now and again to survive, but they actually require a good mix of plant foods and some consideration given to their watering.

Just imagine if we were just given a drink of water occasionally – we’d stay alive, but we certainly wouldn’t thrive.

During the summer, it’s most beneficial to water your plants in the early evening or when the sun moves from a certain area of the garden. If this isn’t possible, water first thing in the morning. The reason for this is that bright sunshine will cause evaporation and immediately soak up the water, meaning it won’t reach the roots of the plant.

It’s better to soak plants completely

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from time to time rather than watering little and often, because allowing them to slightly dry out between waterings will promote the root growth of many plants.

Ensure the water gets right down to the roots by placing your hose or watering can spout at the base of the plant and water gently. If the soil is very dry, you may need to do this twice.

Don’t have your hose on too high a setting as you’ll blast the compost away from the base of the plant and could even damage the roots.

Try not to get too much water on leaves either, as this can result in leafmould diseases if sitting wet overnight – and water on leaves or flowers in bright sunshine can cause scorching. Although it is important to

keep plants moist, waterlogging must also be avoided as this will stop oxygen getting into the soil – and roots will be unable to breathe and grow.

Not all plants have the same watering requirements. Those that grow naturally in hotter climates will tolerate less water. Lavenders for example, don’t like to sit with their roots in a lot of water as they will eventually rot.

There are numerous ways to water. If you’re using a watering can, fit it with a fine rose so water is distributed around the plant. A gun or nozzle on the end of a hose will usually be adjustable so a fine spray or more of a jet can be achieved. Sprinklers can also be fitted onto hoses to cover larger areas such as beds or borders or lawns. Trickle or soaker hoses will give out smaller

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ABOVE: The best way (and time) to water your plants can vary depending on whether they’re in hanging baskets or pots and whether they’re flowers or fruits and vegetables – and don’t forget that they have different feed requirements as well

“It’s better to soak plants completely from time to time rather than watering little and often...” amounts of water over a longer period of time, as will automatic irrigation systems, and can be used manually or on a timer.

Your plants in pots and hanging baskets need extra special care as they can run out of water more quickly. Aim to keep the compost moist at all times – but if it looks pale in colour or has shrunk away from the sides of the pots, extra water will be required.

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of the excess water, but don’t let them sit in stagnant water for days on end.

During the summer you should be feeding plants regularly, as they’ll be putting lots of energy into growth and will take much of the goodness out of compost and any slow-release fertilisers well before the season is out.

When planting containers, mix watergel crystals and continuous release feed with the compost to aid both feeding and watering – although they’ll require additional liquid feed as they’re growing and producing flowers so quickly.

If you are confused as to what fertiliser to use, most packs will display a panel with the chemical breakdown.

It usually reads NPK followed by three figures – a brand of rose food for example is NPK 5-6-12. This means the feed has 5% Nitrogen (N), 6% Phosphorous (P) and 12% Potash/ Potassium (K). A rose needs many chemicals, but requires a high percentage of potash for flower production. Nitrogen promotes strong, green leaf growth, Phosphorous encourages root growth and Potash increases production of flowers and fruit.

To make life easier, there are many fertilisers that have been formulated for specific plants such as tomato, clematis and lawn feed. Ericaceous plants such as rhododendrons, camellias and

heathers require a special acidic feed.

Most feeds are watered on and are available in a concentrated liquid or a soluble powder, so they need to be diluted according to the instructions.

For established plants, feeds such as bonemeal, growmore or blood, fish and bone which are in powder or granular form can be worked into the soil at the base of the plant and then watered in.

Avoid letting them touch the stems or leaves of the plant as they can cause scorching.

Always remember, a well-fed plant will produce strong and healthy growth, reward you with an abundance of fruit or flowers, and will be much better equipped to stave off pests and diseases.

All you have to do is care for them properly!

YOU AND YOUR GARDEN Wendy Warner is the Manager of Thaxters Garden Centre in Dersingham.

You can visit the website at www.thaxters.co.uk or telephone 01485 541514. If you’d like some inspiration for your garden or have a particular issue or variety of plant you’d like Wendy to look at, please contact us at info@klmagazine.co.uk.

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Feetfirst Tips and advice with local expert

Elizabeth Dutton from The Foot Care Centre

Summery nails...

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Nails are damaged more easily than people realise. The initial function of the toenail in primeval man was to help dig, climb, scratch and grab – so basically, your toenails act as a natural guard against injury to the soft tissue of the toe. The nails still help guard the toe against trauma – especially from ill-fitting shoes or socks that are too tight. Nails are also a very good indicator of your general state of health – and changes in colour, pitting, flaking and splitting are indicators of internal issues. Diet and medication are also revealed through the state of the nails. Healthy toenails should be white as they grow off the nail bed and the nail plate itself should be a pinkish colour.

They’ve been covered up all winter, but toenails deserve to enjoy the summer as well, as Elizabeth Dutton of The Foot Care Centre explains

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s expected, we’ve been busy over the past few weeks at The Foot Care Centre as our clients start to prepare their feet for the summer. As socks, tights and winter footwear are discarded in favour of sandals and flip flops, you become aware of just how neglected your toes have been over the winter months.

The good news is that we can help! If a simple professional nail cut, file and shape won’t do the job and your nails need a little extra help we offer ‘nail reconstruction’ to ensure you have perfect-looking feet.

The continued use of heavy, dark nail polish or gelish will cause your nails to discolour – so all polish should be removed at least once a

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week, the nails cleaned and allowed to breathe for 48 hours before colour is reapplied. There are several fantastic ranges of natural nail polish available which contain no chemicals but do contain vitamin D and E – as well as garlic, tea tree oil and other natural substances. Sunlight is also good for your nails and helps promote their general state of health.

Nail reconstruction uses a formulated flexible resin to build up and shape the damaged nail, giving it a natural healthy appearance – and providing protection to the natural nail as it regrows and strengthens. The reconstructed nail can then be polished (using natural polishes) in the same way as a normal nail. Contact us now so your nails can enjoy the summer too!

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I cannot recommend the entire service enough.

From booking, to consultation prior to my treatment, the treatment itself and the aftercare and support offered. Thank you Tracey and Maddy for giving me an extra reason to smile.

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Treatments for natural looking and beautiful lips

The Rejuvenation Room in King’s Lynn can add volume to your lips, enhancing your looks without drastically changing your appearance

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any of us worry about ageing and how it affects our appearance, and lips are one of the most vulnerable areas as the skin is very thin.

Facial fillers can be used to enhance lips, and The Rejuvenation Room in King’s Lynn are experts in this field, using Juvéderm fillers that give a very natural look.

“We like the lips to be in keeping with the client’s own features and enhance their appearance, rather than dramatically changing it,” says Tracey Travis, who’s an advanced nurse practitioner and prescriber. “We certainly don’t go for the ‘trout pout’ look.

In fact, if someone comes in asking

for huge lips that we don’t feel will be right for them we’ll turn them away.

We’re all about creating a natural look that will boost people’s confidence.”

Tracey has a full consultation with every client before any treatment is carried out, and is very thorough in discovering exactly what people want and then assessing the face – and advising on the best treatment.

“The thing we deal with most is people complaining that their top lip disappears when they smile,” says Tracey, “so we add volume to help correct that and strengthen the lip tissue to stop it from disappearing.”

Treatment involves injecting the filler into the lips. It’s not painful, but it may pinch a little. For some people one session is enough, but for others the

filler may need to be built up over time.

All lips are different, so it depends on the individual and what they want.

Tracey is fastidious about ensuring people are aware that lip fillers don’t come without risks, but Tracey’s medical background means she’s able to prescribe enzymes to reverse the filler if necessary and resolve it.

“It’s a reassuring safety net for people,” she says. “We’ve never had anyone who hasn’t liked the results, but I have done dissolving work on people who’ve been unhappy with treatment done elsewhere.”

Tracey is on call 24 hours a day for all her clients should they have any concerns after their treatment, but the resounding feedback is that people are delighted with their lips - and the delicate procedure gives people a new found confidence.

“It’s remarkable the difference it makes to people,” says Tracey. “Seeing everyone’s confident smiles makes my job so worthwhile.”

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PICTURES: Jennifer Lonsdale bought a boat and sailed to Norway in 1983 in a bid to put a stop to commercial whaling (opposite). Jennifer (pictured above by a Dall's porpoise hunting boat in Otsuchi, Japan in November 2013) went on to set up the Environmental Investigation Agency in 1984 which 35 years on continues to investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse

The Norfolk woman protecting our world...

35 years after helping found the Environmental Investigation Agency, Jennifer Lonsdale OBE continues to investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse – and says everyone has a part to play

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ost of us now accept that we have to make some changes to safeguard the future of our planet and everyone living on it, but how much are we really doing? We’ve been encouraged to recycle, warned against littering, persuaded to avoid plastic shopping bags, and educated about reducing our carbon footprint, but these are relatively recent initiatives. For Jennifer Lonsdale, most of her life has been dedicated to promoting these messages and caring for our environment.

Jennifer was born in Uganda, and being surrounded by wildlife gained an appreciation for the beauty of our environment and the natural world

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from an early age. By the time she was a teenager and moved to England with her family, she started learning about the environmental impact and effects of commercial whaling.

“I may not have had a particularly sophisticated sense of global politics at that time,” she says, “but I do remember thinking that people should be telling them they simply couldn’t be doing this.”

By the time she was in her 20s, Jennifer was living in San Francisco, and she began volunteering for Greenpeace – and after being taken on by the organisation she contributed to the development of Greenpeace International.

Still passionate about putting a stop to commercial whaling, Jennifer

worked on a project with Allan Thornton (one of the founders of Greenpeace) in 1983 – and it was a project that would change their lives forever.

They bought a boat and sailed to Norway to document the country’s whaling operations. On board, Jennifer met Dave Curry – and the team successfully exposed the darker side of Norwegian whaling, which included the use of the banned cold harpoon.

Together, Jennifer and Dave decided to travel to the Faroe Islands to look into the hunting of pilot whales. The number of animals being killed each year had tripled and it was unclear whether the hunt was entirely necessary – or justifiable.

Encouraged by the results of these

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“EIA’s unique evidence resulted in CITES agreeing an international ban on trade in ivory in 1989”

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early research projects, Jennifer, Allan and Dave decided to formalise their relationship, and formed the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) in September 1984.

“At that point nobody had even heard of the ozone hole, let alone knowing what the implications of depletion of the ozone layer were,” says Jennifer.

“Climate change was only just becoming a big issue, as was pollution of the ocean. We decided to focus our work on the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises. That changed in 1987, when we became aware that the ivory trade was completely out of control – around 2,000 elephants were being killed a week, so we began investigating who was behind the illegal ivory trade.”

Their success was astonishing. They exposed ivory smugglers and their trade routes. EIA’s unique evidence resulted in CITES agreeing an international ban on trade in ivory in 1989. Elephant populations began to recover but EIA’s work continues as poaching and illegal ivory trading have increased again.

35 years since it was founded, the EIA now has around 40 employees based in the UK and an office of similar size in the United States. It continues to investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse, and in addition to exposing international crimes against wildlife and forests, has addressed threats to the global marine ecosystem and reduced the impact of climate change.

“I’m immensely proud we’ve gone

from three people who just wanted to make a difference,” says Jennifer, “to successfully creating an internationally influential environmental organisation that’s given people a platform to carry out astounding work that really is making a difference.”

Jennifer, who’s lived in Great Ryburgh since 1989, has every right to be proud – and her decades of work was recognised with an OBE in 2016, presented to her at Buckingham Palace

by HRH Prince Charles.

“That was truly amazing,” she says.

“When we started we were seen as ‘bunny huggers’ and weren’t taken that seriously, but now we are – and receiving the OBE was an official recognition of that.”

In addition to saving the planet, Jennifer’s also found the time to raise three children (her first was born in 1986 when the EIA was in its infancy) and has been the chair of Fakenham Academy’s governing body since 2013.

Her hope for the future is that her organisation continues to make a difference – and that everyone will do what they can to protect the environment.

“You don’t have to go to the lengths I have to make a difference,” she says.

“You just have to conduct your life in a way that’s not going to be harmful to anyone or anything. Love nature and do what you can to make sure it’s protected and thrives – and provides a future for generations to come.”

Small changes we can make to protect our environment Think before you buy – do you really need that extra piece of clothing?

Don’t buy bottled water. Take your own water with you in a reusable bottle.

Don’t buy hot drinks in a singleuse cup – take your own cup with you.

Take the bus or walk instead of driving unnecessarily.

Don’t throw litter – and if you do see litter, pick it up and dispose of it properly Take your own carrier bags with you when you go shopping.

Limit your use of baby wipes – and if you do use them, don’t flush them down the toilet

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Animalmatters

Our monthly look at the issues concerning you and your pets with our Clinical at London Road & Hollies Vets...

Director

Jennifer Sinclair

Smallbites

Pets are better safe than sorry...

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ne of the best ways we can keep our pets happy and healthy is by implementing a preventative healthcare regime. This may include regular exercise in order to maintain good levels of mobility as well as a healthy weight, a high quality diet to prevent nutritional imbalances, regular parasite control, health checks with a vet or a veterinary nurse, and vaccinations.

Vaccinations are a constant source of media attention due to inaccurate studies being circulated, particularly in human medicine, as well as scaremongering with regards to the side effects of the vaccines themselves.

In fact, we can successfully prevent or at least reduce the risk of a number of fatal and life-threatening diseases in our pets, which we would otherwise be very unlikely to treat successfully. Side effects are incredibly rare and very unlikely to be serious – but the risks of leaving pets unvaccinated can be extremely severe.

Leptospirosis, or Weil’s disease, is a potentially fatal bacterial infection

endemic in the UK. Rats and other rodents are the most common animals that cause the spread of bacteria through their urine into water and soil, meaning high-risk areas tend to be lakes, rivers, ditches and marshland.

Our region is therefore a particularly high-risk area. While many animals can be susceptible to the disease, of our pets dogs tend to be the most commonly-affected species due to their curious nature, especially those dogs that like to swim. Humans can also be affected, either by developing the infection first hand, or from its zoonotic capability of transferring from animals to humans.

The good news is that leptospirosis is preventable, and with four strains of the disease active in the UK and Europe, it is recommended to vaccinate dogs annually against leptospirosis, as supported by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA).

Alongside other routine vaccination for Distemper, Hepatitis and Parvovirus, it forms part of the core vaccinations recommended for all dogs to prevent

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We are very excited to announce that from the start of June we will be extending our weekend opening hours at our London Road branch!

On Saturdays we will be open from 8.30am-4pm, and we will now be open on Sundays from 10am-2pm.

As always, all appointments need to be booked either in advance or on the day, and remember you can do this via our website www.londonroadvets.co.uk

severe and life-threatening diseases.

For our cats, the core diseases we vaccinate against are cat flu (Calicivirus and Herpesvirus) and enteritis (Panleukpaenia). For cats venturing outside, the Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) vaccine will also make up part of their core vaccination protocol, especially for cats living in an area densely populated with other cats.

Again, we find that by vaccinating cats we can reduce the risk of them developing these severe illnesses, or (at least for the cat flu viruses) reduce the clinical signs they’ll get and the length of time they’ll feel unwell for.

For further information on vaccination protocols and specific advice for your individual pet, please get in touch with us now so we can develop the best preventative healthcare regime with you and your furry friend in mind.

Email: info@londonroadvets.co.uk Web: www.londonroadvets.co.uk

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rom improving comfort levels at home or work to renewing and raising air quality, the benefits of air conditioning are clear - and for many years now the 4 Way Group has been leading the field across west and north Norfolk (and beyond) for systems that are professionally designed, expertly installed, and reliably maintained and serviced.

What's more, the 4 Way Group takes a truly responsible approach to air conditioning, supplying systems that conserve electricity usage and use the refrigerant R32 which has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) almost twothirds less than some of its more ozone-depleting predecessors.

"Our latest Fujitsu systems offer some of the most

energy-efficient air conditioning currently available anywhere," says the 4 Way Group’s Steve Simpson. "They have a very high Coefficient of Performance (CoP) of up to 4.71 - and that equates to an impressive A+++ rating!"

Available in a wide range of sizes, the slim, stylish and virtually silent designs can be mounted on walls, floors or ceilings depending on personal preference. They can be recessed into ceilings or even hidden completely through a discreet ducting system. And for larger installations, the 4 Way Group offers multi-systems for 2-8 separate rooms – which is one of the most advanced forms of air conditioning developed to date.

"Whether you're looking for a domestic or commercial system, we'll ensure it minimises your running costs and energy usage – and delivers a comfortable environment all year round." says Steve. "And the even better news is that our in-house teams can often install the system in a single day."

Actually, the best news of all is that despite all the advanced technology and innovative designs, the 4 Way Group's air conditioning systems are remarkably easy to use - with programmable timing options, handheld remote controls, and even human movement sensors to ensure an even more efficient performance.

Introduce a breath of fresh air to your environment today (at home and at work) and contact the 4 Way Group for more details, information and a free quotation.

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Why Norfolk’s potatoes are top of the crops...

OPPOSITE: William Gribbon manages Heygates Farm in Swaffham where they produce 20,000 tonnes of potatoes a year

Potatoes have nutritional and health benefits, and luckily for us there are plenty of them in Norfolk – where our climate and soil is just right for producing one of the world’s most important food crops

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ou’ll often hear people talk about their concerns about eating potatoes because they’re carbohydrates, and some fashionable diets encourage people to cut out ‘carbs’ entirely – but there’s a lot of research to suggest that potatoes are actually very good for us.

Which is probably why people have been eating them for over 5,000 years.

“Potatoes are a significant source of vitamin C, vitamin B6 (pyroxidine), vitamin B9 (folate) and a whole host of macro- and microminerals,” says William Gribbon, who manages Heygate Farms in Swaffham and has won several awards for his Norfolk Peer

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potatoes – which are stocked by Tesco and used in a number of local restaurants. “People simply don’t realise how good potatoes are for you!”

If anyone should know, it’s William.

He grew up on a farm and his family have been growing potatoes for 40 years. Back in 1977 his father took on the management of Heygate Farms, and William is now responsible for the entire 6,000 acres, with 1,000 acres dedicated to spuds.

Heygate Farms grows barley, wheat, rye, onions, carrots, sugar beet, grass seed, parsnips and peas, but it’s the high-quality potatoes it produces that’s earned it all the awards and accolades – for their Norfolk Peer potatoes.

Norfolk Peers are a premium new potato harvested daily from June to September. They’re bright in appearance and they taste delicious.

“These potatoes are quite special, so five years ago we decided to create the

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POTATOES: THE BENEFITS BONE HEALTH: The iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium and zinc in potatoes all help the body build and maintain bone structure and strength HEART HEALTH: The potato's fibre, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6 content, coupled with its lack of cholesterol, all support heart health DIGESTION AND REGULARITY: The fibre content in potatoes helps prevent constipation and promotes regularity for a healthy digestive tract IMMUNITY: Potatoes are a good source of vitamin C and therefore may help reduce the severity and duration of a cold Source: Medical News Today

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brand ‘Norfolk Peer’,” explains William.

“We exhibit them at many shows, including the Royal Norfolk Show, every year and we’re seeing growth all the time.”

The potatoes at Heygate Farms are grown in the free-draining Breckland soil. Norfolk’s unique local soils combine with a semi-continental microclimate to assist the development of a potato that’s packed with flavour.

The only downside of Norfolk’s sandy soil is the flint – which has to be removed using stone separators before the potatoes are planted to avoid bruising.

“We plant Norfolk Peers at the beginning of March in rows of three to a bed,” says William. “We’ll plant anything from four to ten-inch spacings, and by keeping them close we’ll get a uniform size crop. We aim for a 30–40mm crop, and we’ll flail the tops to stop them getting any bigger.

People generally like a new potato to be a mouthful – so that’s what we try to achieve!”

The ideal temperature for the potatoes to grow is anything between

20-25 degrees and a large fleece is placed over the plants, allowing them to be around two degrees warmer.

“It’s like putting a blanket over them,” says William, “but they can breathe through it – it protects them from frost and you can irrigate the potatoes through it as well.”

Indeed, irrigation is essential, since 80% of a potato is water – and without it they simply won’t grow. In fact, the roots will get through about an inch of water in less than a week. A Norfolk Peer usually has a 12–13 week growth cycle to reach optimum size, and now is the beginning of the season.

From June to September, Norfolk Peers are lifted daily and within an hour they’ll be graded by size and washed before going to the pack house ready to be sent to suppliers – and they’ll be in shops and restaurants around the country the following day. William and his team work tirelessly from 6am, often not finishing until after midnight to ensure Norfolk Peers are enjoyed at their very best.

“Getting them washed and sent out immediately is really important for retaining the quality,” explains William.

“If they’re lifted and then left in a store waiting to be packed, they’ll start to grow a second skin and become dull.

Ours are pristine white.”

The shelf life of a Norfolk Peer is one week, although they’ll last longer if kept in the fridge.

“Potatoes, particularly Norfolk Peers, are actually a convenience food,” says William, who recommends boiling them for around 13 minutes with a little mint. “All you have to do is open a pack and tip them in a pan. It’s quicker than rice, it actually tastes of something, and it’s healthy too!”

And if you want to continue enjoying new potatoes once the Norfolk Peer season ends, Norfolk Keepers are a set skinned Peer that will keep going over the winter - so you can reap the benefits of potatoes all year round.

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Five spiced duck breast

with hoisin and orange sauce, steamed asparagus, tenderstem broccoli, carrot puree & dauphinoise potato INGREDIENTS Duck (per person) 1 duck breast Dash of oil A pinch of five-spice powder Dauphinoise potato (makes 6 servings) 500ml double cream 2 garlic cloves 1kg potatoes, sliced Hoisin and orange sauce (makes 6 servings) 16tbsp soy sauce 4tbsp dark brown sugar 8tbsp rice wine vinegar 8tbsp smooth peanut butter 4 cloves garlic 8tsp sesame oil 4tsp tobasco sauce Good pinch black pepper 4 oranges, zested and juiced Carrot puree 250g carrots, chopped 1l chicken stock 1tbsp butter To serve (per person) 2 asparagus 3 tenderstem broccoli

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For the Dauphinoise potatoes, firstly tip the double cream and garlic cloves into a large saucepan, bring to the boil and reduce.

duck rest for at least 5 minutes, then slice in half lengthways.

Line a half gastro (or tin about 325 x 265mm) with greaseproof paper, and layer thinly with sliced potato, adding seasoning and the cream mix between the layers. Pressing down until 2-3 inches high, and line the top with greaseproof paper.

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For the carrot puree, wash, peel and slice the carrots and boil in chicken stock until cooked. Drain and blitz them by pressing through a fine sieve, add butter and check the seasoning. Use around 1 tablespoon on each plate and ‘brush out’ with a spoon for presentation.

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Put the tin into a larger tray containing water and cover with tin foil (this is a bain marie). Cook on the top shelf of the oven at 210°C for 2-3 hours or until the potatoes have softened.

Remove the tin of potatoes from the bain marie and chill overnight with the potato weighed down – this will help you slice the potatoes neatly when serving. To serve, carefully remove from the tin, portion and reheat in the oven with a little cream until hot.

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For the duck breast, trim, score and lightly coat with a little oil and five spice.

Pan fry the duck skin down, and finish in oven for about 8 minutes at 210°C. Let the

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Trim the broccoli and asparagus and steam the vegetables to taste – although avoid overcooking them.

For the hoisin and orange sauce, simply blitz all the ingredients together until smooth. Warm gently and carefully drizzle on to the duck and plate.

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Winenotes Robert Harrison

KL magazine speaks to of Cazalet Harrison Wine Merchants for what’s tickling his tastebuds this season...

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There’s more to Spain than Rioja

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pain produces some amazing wines, however too often our Spanish choices are limited to Rioja and Albariño – and we assume that Sherry is just for grandma.

Rioja undoubtedly produce some stunning wines, but there are plenty of options and variations when it comes to Spanish wine. A few appellations that have an equivalent quality include Navarra, which is situated just next to Rioja. In the 20th century it was heavily

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planted with Garnacha, producing dark deep reds, but then came a revolution – with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo and Chardonnay being planted in order to create wines with more finesse and a Bordeaux-like style. Catalunya & Empordà are regions where picking the right producer offers much more wine for the money. DOs (designation of origin) such as Penedès, Tarragona and Montsant can offer some very special wines. With many having some very old vines to work with, the results can be amazing.

Penedès is most known for Cava, but recently I’ve been trying some white wines made with the same grapes – the results were fascinating. The winemaking was obviously skilled; the wines were fresh and vibrant, but with a balance of richness through the use of seasoned oak. The additional mix of very old vines results in beautifully intense wines.

Manchuela is another region of interest; it’s situated in the south, just west of Valencia. There are some

beautiful old vines of Garnacha Tintorera and Bobal. However, for some growers harvesting the low yields of these vineyards is uneconomical, and the attraction of EU subsidies in exchange for uprooting the old vines has proved too tempting. This means there aren’t many of these wines being exported, but the ones that are offer a powerful wine full of concentration.

The Galician coast in Spain has produced some wines of Albarino grape from the Rias Baixas region which have grown in popularity recently, but there are other growers/appellations nearby who are also making stunning wines. The DO of Ribeiro with the Treixadura grape is slightly further east, while DO Valdeorras is using the Godello grape to offer a similar style of fresh and vibrant wines - perfect with seafood.

Now then, sherry! Sherry is a fascinating wine that has so much attention spent on its production it’s a shame that the majority of the English see it as a small aperitif, or (as is sometimes more the case) just something to avoid. Most sherry wines are the base of the Palmino grape grown near Jerez. They range from lighter versions of Fino and Manzanilla to darker, more oxidised styles of Amontillado and Oloroso. Sampling these variations with tapas foods (as they do in ‘sherry country’) changes them to wines that should be taken more seriously, and enjoyed as more than an aperitif.

It is hard to find these more interesting wines as we rely on the exportation/importation of them, but today more than ever there’s a genuine interest in seeing a smaller winery with heart and soul in their products.

So, if you’re shopping for a Spanish wine, why not try something a little different – you may love it!

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Marleys signature date & ginger scones

INGREDIENTS

Makes: 4-6 scones 225g/8oz self raising flour 100g/4oz chopped dates 75g/3ox crystallised ginger A pinch of salt 55g/2oz butter 25g/1oz caster sugar 150ml/5fl oz milk 1 free-range egg, beaten, to glaze (alternatively use a little milk)

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Heat the oven to 200C/425F/Gas 7.

In a bowl mix together the flour and salt.

Rub in the butter.

Stir in the sugar, add the chopped dates & crystallised ginger at this point and stir in so these are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

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We then pull clumps of the mixture off, depending on the size you want and dollop them on a baking sheet covered with grease proof paper.

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Brush the tops of the scones with the beaten egg.

Cook for approx 12-15 minutes.

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Serve split in half with strawberry jam and a good helping of clotted cream.

Add the milk to get a soft dough.

This is the point where most scone mixes are lightly kneaded. At Marleys we choose not to do this, resulting in our knobbly rustic shaped scones (similar to rock cakes)!

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Enjoy the holiday vibe in the heart of Swaffham

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There’s no better way to enjoy your summer nights than with a delicious cocktail at The Kings Arms Coaching Inn

ummer is finally here, and it’s time to enjoy the longer and brighter evenings. If you fancy a cool, refreshing cocktail, The Kings Arms in Swaffham’s Market Place is the perfect choice.

The Grade II listed building is over 400 years old, and owner Claire Evans and her partner Graeme Taylor completely renovated the pub four years ago – it’s now stylish and friendly and remains full of character.

Hidden away towards the back of the pub in the former stable block is a delightful cocktail bar, which combines

a cobbled floor and old saddle racks with modern styling.

“There are plenty of beautiful old features but we’ve modernised it and made it cosy and comfortable,” says Claire. “It’s a wonderful place to chill out and have a fun evening.”

The cocktail bar is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm and you can take your pick from a choice of over 20 mouth-watering cocktails.

“We serve all the classic cocktails, our own creations, some special holiday cocktails and some cocktails that are simply delicious,” say Claire.

On warmer evenings, cocktails can be enjoyed outside in the quaint courtyard where you can sit surrounded by twinkling fairly lights.

Or you can chill out in the cosy Bombay Lounge, kitted out with Bombay Sapphire blankets – so if it does get a bit chilly you can wrap up and enjoy the summer night for a little

longer.

“We want people to have a holiday feel in Swaffham,” says Claire. “Our courtyard is so secluded that despite being in town you really can feel like you’re away from everything.”

Some cocktails can be served by the jug as well as by the glass, and there’s an extensive selection of gins and other tipples to be enjoyed. And for those who want to add a competitive element to their evening, there’s a pool table inside the pub.

“We want people to come out and have the very best time they can have,” says Claire.

The cocktail bar can be hired out for functions, and for larger events the whole venue is available - the perfect location for wedding receptions and special occasions.

So if you want to relax and unwind after a busy week at work, The Kings Arms is the place to go!

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Flavour of the month

Ancho’s Kitchen brings a taste of Tex-Mex cuisine to King’s Lynn...

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ex-Mex food has become really popular in recent years, and the delicious fusion of Texan and Mexican cuisines can finally be enjoyed in King’s Lynn!

Ancho’s Kitchen Tex-Mex Bar and Grill opened earlier this year above Gin Saloon on the town's Railway Road.

Ian Cunliffe owns both the bar and restaurant - and his plan has always been for them to complement one another.

“I wanted to create a space where people can enjoy a gin in a pleasant bar,” he says, “and then head upstairs for good quality food in a friendly, fun, authentic restaurant - and finish their night back downstairs.”

As long-time lovers of Mexican food, we were really looking forward to

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visiting Ancho’s Kitchen, and as we walked up the stairs, the Texan and Mexican magazine covers and film posters plastering the walls sparked our enthusiasm further.

The restaurant is light and airy, and the brightly-coloured walls give it a very warm feel. There are sombreros all around for people who wish to get into the spirit of things, and the restaurant is well dressed with cactuses and flags to give it a Tex-Mex feel – I even spotted a donkey piñata! The country and traditional Mexican music playing adds to the authentic feel of the restaurant.

Front of House Restaurant Manager Will Sheppard is very welcoming, and he enthusiastically talked us through the mouthwatering menu, explaining that Texan food is best for barbecue lovers, whille Mexican food is for people who want spicy delights – and that the combination of the two is a match made in heaven.

Both cuisines can be enjoyed separately of course, but the extensive list of side dishes and homemade sauces enable you to enjoy the best of both.

We soon tucked into a selection of dishes, including delicious pork taco racks, superb chicken wings with a Tajin seasoning and covered in a hot sauce, some amazing stuffed jalapeños, a plate of irresistible nachos loaded with

cheese and guacamole, and a special house rice. All the food looked exciting on the plate, and was packed with wellmatched flavours – and just the right amount of spice.

Will also persuaded us to try the Tex Beef Brisket, which is apparently the restaurant’s most popular dish. I must admit that I’d originally wanted to concentrate on the Mexican dishes, but when I tried the brisket – which comes with an amazingly smooth butter mash, dill pickle and smokey barbecue sauce – it was easy to see why so many people have already made it their favourite.

In addition to an extensive cocktail list, Ancho’s Kitchen also has a huge range of tequilas and authentic Mexican beers – which combine with its funfilled atmosphere and vibrant colours to make for a great night out.

But you don’t have to wait for the sun to go down – this family-friendly restaurant is great for lunch and early evenings too. There’s even a kids’ menu for ‘Little Amigos and Gunslingers’. And it was very impressive to see the menu featuring a wide range of vegan dishes.

I’ll be back, as they say in Texas – and King’s Lynn.

Or volveré, as they say in Mexico.

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The sun’s shining at last: and so are your floors!

Thanks to the UK’s most advanced cleaning system and the professional services of Xtraclean your stone floors have never looked better...

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t may be bright and sunny outside your home at the moment, but indoors might tell a very different story – especially when it comes to your hard, tiled and stone floors. Especially with the doors open and people wandering inside and outside all the time.

When that built-up grime and dirt becomes a bit too much for mops and off-the-shelf cleaners, it’s time to call on the services of Martin King and his Swaffham-based team at Xtraclean.

“Natural stone, tiles and solid wood floors look fantastic when they're first laid, but you can’t keep those ‘as new’ looks forever,” says Martin. “If your floors have been professionally fitted they deserve an equally expert approach to cleaning – and that’s where Xtraclean comes in.”

For over 25 years now, Martin and his team have been treating floors across

Norfolk to the most advanced and powerful cleaning system in the UK. “Stone floors aren’t the easiest surfaces in the world to clean,” says Martin, “but our powerful system and our specially-developed products can even bring heavily-soiled stone, wood and tiled floors back to their very best.

And we can usually achieve that in a single visit!”

Over the years, Xtraclean has built a strong reputation for a reliable, friendly and fully-insured service with a team of highly skilled, trained and experienced technicians – all committed to keeping your floors looking as bright and fresh as the day they were laid. After an initial survey and test, Martin and his team will get to work, breaking down ingrained dirt and loosening surface soiling.

They’ll even move the furniture for you!

Xtraclean’s state-of-the-art turbo “clean and capture” system then pressure cleans the floor using its own

water supply – and captures all the waste in the process. Without using invasive and harmful procedures such as grinding and resurfacing (which can actually damage your floor) the results are truly spectacular.

“For added and longer-lasting protection we can seal the floor with specialist products to help keep those good looks for longer,” says Martin. ”And if you're looking for a particularly amazing finish we can re-polish and buff highly-honed surfaces!”

There’s no great secret to offering such a high quality cleaning service – all it takes is the most advanced technology and the most professional products currently available in the UK. “To be honest, you have to see the results to believe them,” says Martin.

“Just ask our customers!”

Get your floors back to their best for summer and contact Xtraclean today for an extra-professional service.

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Bridge over troublesome waters...

People, vehicles and animals had been trying (with difficulty) to cross the River Nene at this point in Lincolnshire for hundreds of years, but for the iconic Cross Keys Bridge it was a case of third time lucky

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t Sutton Bridge the River Nene is relatively shallow most of the time, but when the North Sea tide rises about three miles away, the water races upriver – and can even outrun a galloping horse when the moon is full or new.

King John famously discovered that to his cost in 1216, when he lost his treasure (and the horse-drawn wagons carrying it) in a foolhardy attempt to cross at the wrong time.

He wasn't the first person to do so and he certainly wouldn't be the last.

A similar fate befell the famous 18th century engineer

John Rennie, who almost drowned on a visit to explore the viability of literally bridging this part of the river.

For hundreds of years, the livestock, goods, horses and vehicles travelling between Norfolk and Lincolnshire at this point where the counties meet had been facing a stark choice - whether to take a long detour through Wisbech or risk being piloted over the treacherous river waist deep in water by a guide.

This all changed with the passing of the Cross Keys Bridge Act in 1826, which allowed for the construction of steeper banks and the erection of a bridge across the river – and the authorities employed the most talented engineers available in the country.

John Rennie was then working on

London Bridge (based on a design by his father), and Thomas Telford would eventually become known as The Colossus of Roads after completing over 30 innovative bridges, canals and aqueducts around the country.

Completed in 1831, the pair's cast iron and oak timber bridge opened up in much the same way as London’s famous Tower Bridge to let ships through, and it totally transformed the area, giving birth to the village that bears its name.

Within a decade, the new community of Sutton Bridge had three inns, five beer houses, a Methodist chapel and a post office. The population increased dramatically. And within three decades, the bridge was being replaced.

In 1850, the local authorities employed the services of Robert Stephenson - generally considered the greatest engineer of the 19th century - who designed a new iron bridge that cost £22,500 to construct and was situated 100ft south of the first one.

But Stephenson had failed to appreciate the development of the railway - rather surprisingly, since his father had virtually invented it - and when the line from Spalding was extended to King's Lynn in 1864, half the new bridge was converted to enable trains to cross the river.

But even that couldn't cope with the growing commercial importance of the crossing at Sutton Bridge. By 1894, yet another bridge was designed by engineer J. Allen McDonald and built 100ft south of the second.

The new combined road and rail swing bridge cost £80,000 and was operated by a remarkable system of hydraulics developed by Sir W.C. Armstrong - who was one of the first advocates of renewable energy and solar power and who'd built the very first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity.

Happily, this third bridge at Sutton Bridge has stood the test of time (it's actually now a Grade II* listed structure) although the crossing still proved problematic initially.

It was originally hoped that the second (1850) bridge could be retained for rail traffic, but the river authorities felt that having two bridges so close together was hazardous for shipping, so it was removed - meaning that road traffic was limited to one lane.

Moreover, a road diversion in 1957 meant that cars approaching the bridge couldn't actually see over to the other side - and there were no traffic lights to prevent them meeting oncoming traffic halfway over the bridge.

The issue was solved by default two years later when the railway closed, enabling traffic to cross simultaneously in both directions, although it would take another four years for the road to be built.

The bridge still swings open frequently throughout the year, and it’s a hugely impressive sight - but it’s also very difficult to predict as ships generally book their passage around 24 hours in advance.

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Your forever home shouldn’t take an eternity Building your own home should be exciting, but without professional input it can turn into a nightmare, as Studio 11 Architecture explains

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he popularity of television shows such as Grand Designs, Other People's Houses and George Clarke's Amazing Spaces may be inspirational, but they tend to overlook a crucial point – that building your forever home can actually take forever without the experience and expertise of professional project management.

"If your self-build project is working to a tight budget and timescale, it can be really tempting to take on some of that work yourself," says managing director Kris Baxter of Studio 11 Architecture. "However, the problem is that building your dream home isn't something you can rely on Google and a few friends for."

You may have planning permission and plenty of ideas, but research and resourcing is a lot more complex than many people think, and issues relating to health and safety, building

regulations, insurance, manufacturing delays and supplier contracts can not only slow the whole project down - it can stop it getting off the ground in the first place.

“Handing those responsibilities over to a specialist architectural design company may mean you have to compromise on that luxurious marble worktop for your kitchen," says associate Johnathon Gower, "but it can actually be the difference between you getting a kitchen at all."

Studio 11 Architecture offers a complete design and management service that includes everything from initial conceptual drawings and realistic costings to land surveys, structural engineering, and contract administration.

"Building your own home can be one of the most exciting experiences of your life," says Kris Baxter, "but without some professional input and some

experience in how to avoid problems before they arrive, it can quite easily turn into a nightmare."

With a proven track record of successful self-build projects across Norfolk, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, Studio 11 Architecture can maximise your budget to truly stunning effect (and deliver it on time), ensuring all work is fully compliant with all planning permissions, building regulations, all legal requirements, and any site restrictions related to conservation areas.

For more details and a free consultation about how Studio 11 Architecture can project manage your forever home, contact us today using the details below.

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ABOVE: The interiors of Lawtronic’s control panels may resemble an abstract work of art, but without them none of our lives would be quite the same – whether at home, at work, or travelling between the two

Taking control around the world with Lawtronic From King’s Lynn, a local company produces bespoke electrical control panels that most of us will probably never see – but which play a vital part in virtually all aspects of our daily lives...

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utomation is all around us, and has become such a part of the modern world that we don't just take it for granted – we simply don’t think about it. Imagine yourself at the airport, watching your suitcase disappear along the conveyor belt – only to re-appear hours later at your destination. Watch your belongings (including your belt and any loose coins) passing through the x-ray machines and then either returning to you or being diverted elsewhere for a

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closer inspection. Once you've got a chance to sit down and wait for your flight, tuck into that sandwich that’s been kept safely cooled in the chiller cabinet.

And then consider this – without the automated control systems of King's Lynn based business Lawtronic, neither your suitcase nor your belongings would go anywhere, and your sandwich wouldn’t be quite as fresh.

"Essentially, most machinery needs some form of control system in order to work," says director Ruth Mills. "You

can design and manufacture the most incredible machine in the world, but it won't do anything unless you tell it how to work. That's where we come in."

Lawtronic started life in a garage around 30 years ago and by the time Ruth and managing director Dave Tester took over in 2007 it had 28 staff and an annual turnover of around £2.5 million. Within a few years they were employing almost 60 people and turnover had doubled.

What makes their achievement even more remarkable is that it coincided

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ABOVE: Director Ruth Mills and Managing Director Dave Tester oversee a skilled workforce at the Lawtronic facility in King’s Lynn (right) and supply their bespoke control panels to a huge range of different industries across the world

with the country's deepest recession since the Second World War. "That was only possible because automation is so widespread, which means we deal with an unusually diverse range of customers," says Dave.

"I wouldn't say that we're entirely insulated from recession, but when your worldwide customer base ranges from airport security and food processing to car manufacturers and the suppliers of emergency generators for disaster zones, you're not tied to (or reliant on) any specific industry."

Indeed. Over the last few years, from its purpose-built facility in King's Lynn, Lawtronic has developed control panels for fire containment systems in The Shard and Great Ormond Street Hospital. You'll find their control panels everywhere from the Scottish Parliament to local police stations, and from Canadian airports to European car manufacturers.

It's not as easy as simply getting a machine to take something from A and move it to B. Lawtronic were recently asked to design a control panel for a mechanical system that oversaw virtually the entire process of producing

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a sliced loaf of bread.

"This system washed the trays and placed the packaged sliced loaves into breadbaskets," says Ruth. "They were then transported to a separate delivery area containing up to 20 lorries – and the system had to decide which one needed loading up. That's a very complex mechanical process and the control panel needed to be absolutely spot-on."

Happily, Ruth and Dave have built a highly skilled and experienced workforce to ensure their control panels (and the machines they're built for) work exactly as they're supposed to – from the bespoke design and software team to the production technicians and testing department.

"Whatever industry they're in, our customers know exactly how to design and build amazingly clever machines, and that’s their area of expertise," says Dave. "But when they want a control system to make the machines actually work, they'll come to us."

Perhaps one of the most remarkable aspects of Lawtronic is the number of apprentices who started their careers at the company and have remained with it

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ABOVE: From design to assembly (top right) to testing (bottom right), Lawtronic’s workforce has played a major role in the company’s success – and their loyalty has been encouraged through the directors’ passion for championing apprenticeships

to this day.

"I began my working life as an apprentice and I'm convinced that for industries such as engineering it's by far the best way forward," says Dave. "In fact, Lawtronic has pretty much grown its skilled workforce through apprenticeship schemes."

Of the team responsible for bespoke projects, for example, all but one started their career at Lawtronic as an apprentice. Test Supervisor Ian Smith started with the company as an apprentice 27 years ago, and Stefan Glasel began his apprenticeship with Lawtronic in 1994 - and today he's the company's Operations Manager.

Engineering Manager Scott Brown has been with the company even longer.

Joining Lawtronic in 1987 at the age of 19, Scott is now the company’s longest-serving employee.

"Apprentices are really important in developing a motivated and loyal team, and without our workforce we simply wouldn’t be where we are today," says Ruth. "In fact, when one of our former apprentices had to move to America for personal reasons he

“Essentially, most machinery needs some form of control system in order to work...”

adds yet another string to Lawtronic's already formidable bow.

And as for the future, Dave is refreshingly optimistic.

"In every industry and in every part of our lives, things are becoming more and more automated," he says, "and that means there's an increasing need for control panels. It doesn't matter what the machines of the future will be designed to do, you'll still need the expertise, the facilities and the engineering skills to make it work.”

Which means you’ll still need Lawtronic.

didn't want to leave Lawtronic – and now works for us remotely!"

But if you think you're unlikely to ever require the specialist skills and technical expertise of Lawtronic at home (or work) you'd be surprised.

The company's recently-acquired sister company Bircham Electrical provides a comprehensive service across Norfolk for domestic, commercial and agricultural customers.

From complete re-wiring projects to security lighting and grain stores, it

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Employee benefits – are they taxable or exempt?

From travel expenses to Christmas parties, knowing what benefits are taxable can be a complex affair, as Stephenson Smart explains...

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enefits in kind are classed as non-cash benefits which employees or directors receive as a result of their employment but which are not included in their wages - and are more commonly known as ‘perks’ or ‘fringe’ benefits.

They can include things like private use of company vehicles, health care insurance, and low-interest or interestfree loans over £10,000. Many must be reported to HM Revenue & Customs by employers (and tax is due from both the individual concerned and the employer) but all ‘benefits in kind’ provide one tax saving – they’re exempt from the employee’s National Insurance contributions. This can provide a 12% saving for basic rate employees and a 2% saving for those at the higher tax rates.

But which benefits are reportable – and how much can you expect to pay on them? Two years ago, Chancellor Philip Hammond attempted to simplify the system by publishing a list of all the benefits that can be provided to employees tax-free. The most common include:

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If you receive taxable company benefits you’ll usually pay via a reduction in your tax code, and it’s therefore essential this is kept up to date to avoid under- or overpayment of taxes. The amount due will depend on the value of the benefits (as calculated by your employer) and a summary of your benefits will be declared to HMRC by 6th July every year. Employees will pay tax on the benefits at their usual tax rate, and the employer will pay Class 1A National Insurance at 13.8%.

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The modern challenge of keeping Norfolk safe KL magazine talks to Superintendent David Buckley, District Commander for King's Lynn and West Norfolk about what local policing means today in a largely rural environment...

KL magazine: Did you always want to be a police officer?

KL magazine: But you didn’t join at the earliest opportunity, did you?

KL magazine: What does your current role actually entail?

policing actually started in primary school, thanks to a very close family friend who was then the Chief Inspector at King’s Lynn. I probably didn’t have a great understanding of what ‘policing’ meant at that age, so it must have been the personal qualities and character required to be an officer that appealed to me – and inspired me to become one myself.

Gaywood Park High School (now King’s Lynn Academy) I felt I needed more experience of the world first, so I spent a few years in London working in technology before finally committing to the police service. I joined Cambridgeshire Constabulary when I was 21 after a few years as a Special Constable, and then transferred to Norfolk Constabulary two years later – I was born in King’s Lynn and it had always been my desire to be stationed here.

commander, I have many of the same challenges as any senior manager in respect of balancing the books and developing staff, but I obviously have responsibilities specific to my position within the service. I’m ultimately responsible for policing delivery and services in King’s Lynn and west Norfolk – although I do perform a number of functions on a county basis in areas such as firearms, public order, and issues involving higher levels of legal authority.

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“We all have a real sense of pride and duty in serving our local communities and making a real difference...”

KL magazine: What do you consider the role of the police service to be in 2019?

David Buckley: I think it’s largely the

same as it was in 1829 when the service was created. For many years, I’ve had a picture from the mid-1800s of a police office carrying a baby away from a difficult home environment – and that’s a reminder that our mission has always been primarily focused on protecting the vulnerable.

Despite all the changes in technology and society since then (including the way in which we understand what ‘vulnerability’ means), that’s still an enormous part of policing.

KL magazine: Is policing in Norfolk any different than it is in Cornwall, for example, or West Yorkshire?

David Buckley: There’s no county in

England where something does or doesn’t happen. Children and vulnerable adults are abused in Norfolk like they are in any other part of the country, and organised crime groups come here like they do in any other part of the country – so police officers stationed here have to be as robust, as tough and as resilient as any other police force.

The only difference is possibly in terms of frequency. We’re immensely lucky that we’re in a very safe county compared to some of the nation’s more challenging areas and cities.

Norfolk is a very community-based county, so our policing style is more community- rather than responsebased. But we do have our challenges.

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The sheer geographical size of the county is one of them.

KL magazine: That must have a bearing on the public’s perception of your officers’ visibility...

David Buckley: Absolutely, and that’s an extremely important point. Because of the sheer size of the county and the resources available to me, our visibility has to be proportionate. One of the things I feel we’re not as good at as we should be is addressing people’s fear of crime.

People in Norfolk are fortunate to live in some extremely safe areas, but most of what they see and hear in the media is danger, conflict, crime, threat and anti-social behaviour. That can result in their fear of crime being out of synch with their everyday reality, and the responsibility of myself and my officers

to get that message across. It’s something we’re putting a lot of effort into by engaging with parish councils and local organisations to reassure people that they’re safe – and ensuring that they are.

KL magazine: Would you cite news reports about knife crime in London as an example of that?

David Buckley: Yes, because people

in King’s Lynn and west Norfolk can’t fail to be worried about that at the moment. However, although it does have a relevance in the area, it’s not a major issue. It never has been, and if we keep doing what we’re doing very well then hopefully it never will be.

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rapidly, and cyber-crime can affect all people of all ages. We can still lock our doors, but we have to realise that criminals no longer have to be physically present to commit crime.

KL magazine: Do you ever find it hard to stay positive?

David Buckley: Not at all. I was born

some real success in that area. One of the biggest drivers of knife crime is drugs, and that’s another area in which we’re having significant success.

KL magazine: People’s main concern in that respect must be drugs coming into the county...

David Buckley: Exactly. That’s why we have a specialist team using the latest technology to intercept sophisticated criminal gangs, preventing them establishing themselves here and exploiting the vulnerable – especially the young. That’s another reason why you don’t often see my officers walking around and chatting to people like Dixon of Dock Green. A large concentration of our resources is spent on dealing with high-end criminality, and my officers are putting themselves in harm’s way and in situations of elevated risk every single day. So that people can feel safe – because they are safe.

doctors, social workers and all those who hold public office. Only when everyone does that will we get the society we all aspire to live in. And a gap in any one of those sources of information will almost inevitably mean that as a service we’ll fail to intervene as early as we can.

KL magazine: what do you see as your main challenges for the future?

in King’s Lynn, and I’m fortunate that many of my officers are from this area.

We all have a real sense of pride and duty in serving our local communities and making a real difference.

We’ve got a very good understanding of our local crime problems, and we have a fantastic relationship with our local partners and authorities which bear fruit every day of the year – and that’s something that can’t be said of other parts of the country.

In addition to reducing high-profile crimes such as burglaries, we’re making real in-roads into giving victims of domestic abuse the confidence to contact us, we’re more acutely aware of the vulnerability of children, and our response to people with mental health needs has become much more advanced and much more appropriate in the last few years.

This is a wonderful area, with an amazing community – and if we all keep our eyes open and we all continue to care, it will stay that way.

David Buckley: Other than

maintaining our current high levels of service and improving them as much as we can, I think we’ll have to invest more time and resources into technology.

And that’s something that’s going to involve all of us. Long gone are the days when we could lock our doors to keep ourselves and our children safe.

Technology is evolving incredibly

KL magazine: Policing has never been a one-way street from station to street though, has it?

David Buckley: No. Robert Peel’s

vision of a police service was completely dependent on the fact that the public have a role to play in the prevention and detection of crime, and that’s absolutely relevant today.

If the public aren’t telling us what they know, our ability to deal with it is diminished accordingly. We all have a duty to prevent crime and to recognise vulnerable people around us – children and adults – and that includes teachers,

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Could you save a life?

Many of us bury our heads in the sand when it comes to first aid, but professional training can be the difference between life and death...

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ou never know when a family member, friend, work colleague or complete stranger might have an accident or suddenly become seriously ill. If you were the first person on the scene, would you know what to do?

P&K Training Services has been based in King’s Lynn since 1998 and offers first aid training to individuals and businesses.

“Anybody can save a life with just a little bit of training,” says owner Angela Pilkington. “If someone has a heart attack and stops breathing, you’ve got about four minutes to do something.

It’s essential to get oxygen to their brain. Realistically, it’s unlikely an ambulance will get to them in just a few minutes, so knowing CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) can be the difference between life and death.”

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offers training on everything from CPR, choking, and strokes to bleeding, burns, seizures, insect bites, and a variety of injuries. Courses can be anything from two hours (where you learn basic first aid) to three-day courses where you learn absolutely everything. Courses can also be tailored to suit individual business needs.

“If a building or plumbing company want their staff to be trained, there’ll be more to consider than an office-based company, so we make sure the course is right for them,” says Angela who has over 30 years of first aid experience.

P&K Training Services also provides professional advice on how many qualified first aiders are required in the workplace – and how to correctly report accidents. The team of qualified expert trainers are happy to travel to businesses or hold courses at the P&K Training Centre based in King’s Lynn.

And with the summer holidays just around the corner, where children will want to go out and about and explore, it’s a good time for parents and grandparents to consider what they would do if a child in their care had an accident.

DID YOU KNOW? If CPR is performed in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest, it can double or triple a person’s chance of survival A defibrillator is a device (located in many work places and public spaces) that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone in cardiac arrest – and if used in time alongside CPR can increase their chances of survival further still When treating a burn, never use ice.

Cool the area with water for a minimum of 10 minutes, remove any jewellery and then dress it with cling film (discard the first two turns though, and don’t wrap it too tightly as the area may continue to swell) It’s important to act quickly if someone is having a stroke – they can lose 2,000,000 nerve cells for every minute they don’t receive medical treatment

To find out more about P&K Training Services and specific course information, please contact them on: 01553 692045 | www.pktrainingservices.co.uk | angela@pktrainingservices.co.uk

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mong the cars and caravans on the coast road, you may notice a stunning motorbike weaving its way through the traffic on a sunny day.

Many make their way along the A149 to Sunny Hunny where they park up and congregate on the main green by the seafront.

But before the men and women of the biker community get the chance to gain admiring glances, it’s worth remembering that they need to give the bike the protection it deserves - and needs.

Looking for classic motorcycle insurance can be confusing, after all some cover that is offered is not really designed with the needs of the enthusiast in mind.

And that’s where Bikesure, Adrian Flux’s specialist motorbike department, can find you the right policy and save

you money in the process.

The term ‘classic’ doesn’t necessarily mean the bike has to be expensive either. However, many insurers will only pay out the ‘market value’ if you suffer a total loss. Yet at Bikesure, part of the Flux family, you won’t get a nasty surprise if you need to make a claim because we can offer ‘agreed value’ cover which means the vehicle’s true value (as opposed to the current market value) will be assessed.

You can save even more money with additional discounts available for owner’s club members, limited mileages, experience of riding a classic bike, security precautions and multibike insurance discounts.

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There’s no ‘race’ element to the Bubble Rush.You can run, jog, walk or toddle your way through the foam...

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A burst of bubbles and colours in King’s Lynn...

It’s one of the most colourful and fun-filled events in the local calendar, but it also has a serious purpose. King’s Lynn gets ready for this year’s EACH Bubble Rush, a foam-tastic and fundraising 5k fun run

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ing’s Lynn will be awash with bubbles again this month when East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) brings the exciting Bubble Rush fundraiser back to the town.

Taking place at The Walks on Saturday 16th June, there's never been a 5k run quite like it, as Bubble Rush participants head off through a sea of bubbles before passing four 'bubble stations' where cannons pump out even more coloured foam to create a four-foot (1.2m) deep bubble bath!

"Last year's Bubble Rush was a spectacular sight and was a huge amount of fun," says Emma Benstead, EACH Norfolk Events Fundraiser. "We

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can't wait to come back to King's Lynn!"

In fact, over 1,000 people took part in last year's event, which raised over £30,000 for the charity which cares for children and young people with lifethreatening conditions across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex and helps support their families.

With HRH The Duchess of Cambridge as its royal patron, EACH offers families flexibility and control over where they receive their care and support whether at home or at one of the charity's hospices in Quidenham (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich, Suffolk) and Milton (Cambridgeshire).

Relying almost entirely on voluntary donations for the majority of its

income, EACH manages to raise over £2.5 million from its shops every year and more than £5 million annually from fundraising events such as Bubble Rush.

Now recognised as a leader in its field, EACH has earned an inspiring reputation for excellence and commitment to pioneering development and innovation.

The charity’s family-centred approach includes specialist nursing care, symptom management support, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies and counselling - all of which are designed to meet the needs of the child or young person together with their whole family.

Its appeal for the creation of The

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nook - a purpose-built new hospice in the heart of Norfolk - now stands at £9,100,000, and it's hoped that this month's Bubble Rush in King's Lynn will help EACH move a step closer to the £10 million finishing line and help the charity continue its vital work at the hospice at Quidenham.

"It's important to remember there's no 'race' element to the Bubble Rush," says Emma. "You can run, jog, walk or toddle your way through the foam.

Even though the course is on grass, it's suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

The foam itself is perfectly natural and safe, but I'm afraid dogs have to be spectators because its pH level can sometimes

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: Children under four years of age can participate for free, and children aged under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Schools and youth groups must have adequate supervision.

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (dress up if you like!) and please note that the although the bubbles will turn your white t-shirt different colours, they will come out of your clothing. Don't wear anything you don't want getting messy!

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affect their more sensitive skin and eyes."

Online registration for adults, children, families and teams closes at 11am on Friday 15th June - 24 hours before the first wave of 'bubble rushers' set off at 11am on Saturday 16th June, followed an hour later by the second wave.

All participants receive a Bubble Rush t-shirt, a unique number, a fundraising and sponsorship pack and a medal whether they complete the course once or do the whole 5k. The event will also feature various merchandising and catering stands together with amusements for the whole family.

For entry prices and more information, please see the Events Diary at www.each.org.uk

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Portable or fixed toilets are available on site, and bottled water will be provided at the end of the event.

Food and refreshments will also be on sale throughout the Bubble Rush.

There are no allocated areas to leave personal belongings at the event, so please only bring essential items - or arrange to leave them with spectating family members or friends.

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A stunning new look for a Grade II listed property Working closely with both architects and owners, RGR Developments have transformed the beautiful Norton House in Snettisham...

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our months after starting work on the Grade II listed Norton House in Snettisham, RGR Developments have just finished putting the finishing touches to a quite remarkable transformation, completing a stunning extension that's five times larger than the small 1970s structure it has replaced.

But perhaps the most amazing thing is that it's almost impossible to tell where the old parts of the house end and the new parts begin.

"We worked really closely with Atelier Associates (who are also located in Snettisham) for the architectural design of this project," says Ryan Rix of RGR Developments. "When you're working to a tight timescale, that's by far the best way to ensure the finished result makes the most of the plans."

Those plans included the creation of a ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom (including a stylish walk-in wetroom), bi-folding doors connecting it to the new outdoor spaces, and an extraordinary kitchen/dining area.

Measuring around 11m x 6m it features a totally bespoke handmade kitchen, and a new lantern insert in the ceiling floods the space with light. It's the new heart of this luxurious holiday let, which can now sleep up to 10 people and is designed to be fully accessible.

"We also involved the customer at virtually every stage of the build," says RGR Developments' Gary New. "It means that everything has met (or even exceeded) their expectations - even down to the positioning of the light switches!"

In fact, the owners of Norton House couldn’t have been more delighted.

"I don't think this would have been

possible on a 'normal' timescale,” they said, “but RGR Developments have shown just what can be achieved with good organisation and good planning.

We're really proud of the result, and equally pleased to be able to showcase Ryan and Gary's incredible work."

And if anything, the work of RGR Developments on the exterior of Norton House is even more impressive – but that’s a story for next month...

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I always wanted to do something within music, and being an artist, writing music, performing and going on tour is a dream come true...

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Lisa makes waves in the music industry...

Lisa Redford’s memorable melodies and stunning vocals have earned her worldwide acclaim, and as her latest EP is released, we catch up with the singer/songwriter about fulfilling her dreams

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isa Redford grew up in Norwich listening to music, and as a young girl she’d write her own songs and sing them to her friends at school. At that point she could only dream of releasing her own albums and hearing her music on the radio, as well as writing for other artists, but that’s exactly what has happened.

In fact, Lisa has released three acclaimed albums to date, as well as three EPs, and BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris has heralded her as “one of our finest singer/songwriters.”

Lisa has also performed with (and opened for) many respected KLmagazine June 2019

international artists within the worlds of country, folk and Americana and has performed at such prestigious festivals as C2C Country to Country at London’s O2. As if that’s not enough, she’s even written for other artists including the hugely-popular song ‘Courage’ for teen star Breeze Redwine.

So how did it all begin?

“My parents are really big music lovers with eclectic tastes, so I loved music from an early age,” says Lisa.

“Originally my interest was in writing songs, but luckily I found a voice and it felt very natural for me to sing.”

Lisa learned to play the piano when she was nine years old and continued

to enjoy music, but it wasn’t until she went to university in Canterbury to study English and American Literature that she learned to play the guitar in her spare time, which reignited her passion.

Being close to London meant that Lisa had the opportunity to go to lots of music concerts in the capital, but it was when she returned to Norwich after university that she really started taking music seriously.

“I’d spent quite a lot of time writing songs,” she says, “so I decided to record an album locally and release it myself.”

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PICTURES: Lisa has performed at a number of prestigious festivals (pictured below at Maverick) and BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris (pictured with Lisa below) has heralded her as “one of our finest singer/songwriters” and included her in his ‘Best of British’ playlist.

financed by Lisa and produced independently, so she was delighted when BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris picked up on one of her tracks and played it on air.

“I couldn’t believe it!” she says. “That gave me real confidence to keep going and write more.”

Lisa went on to live in New York for three years, inspiring her music further and gaining acclaim outside of the UK, but returned to her home city of Norwich, and has just released her third EP ‘Edge of Love’, having already released a total of three studio albums.

Lisa has performed many headline shows and she’s also performed with an array of international artists including

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Tom McRae, Glenn Tilbrook, and Eliza Carthy, playing at a number of prestigious festivals including Folk East, Weyfest, Sound and Vison and pop-up stages at C2C Country to Country at London’s O2 Arena.

Lisa remains true to her roots though, and some of her fondest memories are of performing at soldout gigs at the Norwich Arts Centre.

However, her proudest achievement was hearing her song ‘Dragonfly’ on BBC Radio 2’s ‘Best of British’ special which featured the best songwriters in the UK. “I’d done a couple of live Saturday night sessions when Bob Harris had his radio show, which was really cool, but to make it on the ‘Best of British’ list was incredible,” says Lisa. “I think I was one of the only independent people he played. He included the likes of The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Radiohead – and me!”

Lisa’s music has also been played on many other radio stations, and since last December she’s become a regular host on Future Radio’s afternoon show, where she talks about the local arts scene in Norwich, plays music and interviews local talent.

Lisa is also a columnist for Songwriting magazine and she writes for the website All Things Norfolk, so she certainly keeps herself busy, and is keen to encourage up and coming young musical artists to pursue their dreams – which she does by

mentoring students and also writing songs for young talent.

“I always wanted to do something within music, and being an artist, writing music, performing and going on tour is a dream come true,” says Lisa. “I hope I can encourage other people to fulfil their ambitions.”

Lisa’s heartfelt Americana-tinged music is very easy to listen to, but of course you’ll need to listen to it yourself to understand why she’s received such rave reviews.

Lisa’s music is available through her website at www.lisaredford.com, Spotify or iTunes. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

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The local landscapes of Paul Burnham

Norfolk has been a favourite subject for artists and photographers for hundred of years, but ever-growing concerns over the environment have given these idyllic scenes an extra and urgent dimension...

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ombining a photographer's eye for the big picture with a conservationist's passion for the local environment, the work of Paul Burnham is nothing if not thought-provoking. His landscapes of the Norfolk countryside and coastline are beautiful, but they also carry an important message - how can we keep these natural wonders beautiful for future generations?

As he prepares for his latest exhibition at Cley, Paul found some time to talk about his career and his dual passion for photography and the environment.

KL magazine: How did you first become interested in photography?

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originally wanted to be an artist, but my uncle gave me a camera - and from then on I was hooked.

KL magazine: What made you change direction from photography into wildlife conservation?

Paul Burnham: I'd always been

interested in wildlife and the outdoor life, and after serving an apprenticeship in photography and spending lots of time printing other people's wedding photos, I decided to concentrate on my main interest. Working in conservation was poorly paid back then and was only possible on a part-time basis, so photography was the 'sensible' option at the time.

KL magazine: But you eventually managed to combine the two, didn’t you?

Paul Burnham: Yes - we used

photography to record management changes on nature reserves and I also used my wildlife and countryside photographs to illustrate talks on wildlife management, and for various books and magazine articles.

KL magazine: You’ve lived in some of the most spectacular landscapes in England and Wales, but you decided to settle in Norfolk - why?

Paul Burnham: I originate from

Norfolk (my parents, sisters and brother

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“The next photograph I take is the most important, as I’m never quite sure how it will turn out” all live in King's Lynn) and I went to school in Wells-next-the-Sea, so I've always felt like this was my home. The fact that Norfolk has some of the best wildlife areas in the country is an added bonus!

KL magazine: Was there a particular reason why you recently made the transition from film-based to digital photography?

Paul Burnham: When I moved back

to Norfolk I didn’t have a darkroom (which was what I'd been used to) and someone suggested I move into the 21st century and 'go digital' - which I must confess to still struggling with!

KL magazine: Is there anything you miss about using film?

Paul Burnham: I do miss working in

the darkroom and having that subtle control over how a print develops. On the other hand, one advantage of digital photography is that you can see instantly what you've taken - rather than having to wait until the film is developed and hope for the best.

KL magazine: Is there one single photograph that you’re particularly proud of - or is important to you?

Paul Burnham: To be honest, the next photograph I take is the most important, as I'm never quite sure how it will turn out. That's one of the great appeals of being a photographer.

KL magazine: What do you consider to have been your greatest achievement to date?

Paul Burnham: It was probably when I was working as a reserve warden on the high fells of Cumbria. I lived in the highest inhabited house in England for six years - at 1,850ft above sea level. I KLmagazine June 2019

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was snowed in every year, but it was fantastic for wildlife and photography.

KL magazine: What’s a typical day like for you?

Paul Burnham: I'm almost always out and about on the Norfolk coast with binoculars and a camera - although when you're dealing with nature I don't think any day can be described as 'typical.'

KL magazine: How would you like people to respond to your photographs - do you still want them to have a conservation-based message?

Paul Burnham: Not overtly. I simply hope people look at my photographs

and see how the everyday beauty of the countryside is transformed by changing light and by different seasons. It's something that gets taken for granted far too often.

KL magazine: What are the greatest threats to the environment at the moment?

Paul Burnham: In order, I think they

must be global warming and plastic pollution. Coupled with man's greed, those are the greatest threats we're facing. At the moment, I have to say that it doesn’t look good for the human race.

I've recently produced a series of framed images on pollution which were shown at the Green Britain Centre in Swaffham. They showed the subtle pollution found even in remote areas of the Norfolk coastline particularly balloons and the damage they do to wildlife. I'd be more than happy to let any venue or school display these for free for educational use.

KL magazine: Who would you consider to be your greatest inspiration?

Paul Burnham: The

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Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, who works exclusively in black and white and has documented everything from humanitarian issues to conservation causes.

In his book ‘Genesis’ he reminds us that "we must preserve what exists."

KL magazine: If you could have any single photograph on your wall (other than one of your own!) what would it be?

Paul Burnham: Any print by Salgado from the above book.

KL magazine: What are you working on at the moment?

Paul Burnham: I'm trying to produce

photographs which portray a sense of feeling and atmosphere, which I wouldn't have considered a few years ago unless they were photographically reproduced with sharp focus and the correct exposure. I'm also building a collection of pictures on the theme of pollution for use by various conservation groups.

KL magazine: If someone was considering making a career of photography and you could only give them one piece of advice, what would it be?

Paul Burnham: Make sure you get

some sort of basic photography training as a foundation, and then go for it. There's never been an easier time to take pictures, so get started and put your work on all the media outlets available to you and learn from the response.

KL magazine: As a photographer, do you have a favourite location in Norfolk?

Paul Burnham: Yes, definitely - the north Norfolk coastline.

KL magazine: Where can we see more of your work?

Paul Burnham: I'll be exhibiting at The Forum in Norwich from 3rd-6th July and later at Blickling Hall from 3rd22nd September.

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was chatting to one of our neighbours recently while we were both doing some gardening (or avoiding some household chores - take your pick), and he was complaining about a letter he'd recently received from a certain official body. "It has come to our attention..." the letter started, and my neighbour was totally perplexed about what had prompted the correspondence.

"How on earth did they know that?" he wondered, scratching his head.

“It means that Big Brother is watching you,” I said.

This month marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of 1984, a book that was written only four years after the end of the Second World War but is now enjoying something of a revival - and a big one at that. For example, Amazon recently reported a 9,000% increase in sales of the book.

This renewed interest in 1984 can’t simply be due to the book's forthcoming anniversary - we're not rushing out to buy copies of Frederic Brown's The Screaming Mimi or Taylor Caldwell's Let Love Come Last, both of which were also published in 1949.

The single most amazing thing about 1984 is that if it was published for the first time tomorrow, booksellers around the country (if not the world) would be confused as to why they were being asked to stock it on the fiction shelves.

Consider this - one of the book's most striking (and at the time most fanciful) concepts is that of the ‘telescreen’, a large-display device which only broadcasts government propaganda, 'approved' news and 'safe' entertainment - and also acts as a twoway monitor that keeps track of people's private lives.

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Seventy years after that was written, I’m turning on my television and having programmes recommended to me on the basis of what Mrs. Middleton and I have been watching recently.

Who's watching who exactly?

Another unnerving concept in 1984 is the idea of the endless war - the depiction of a world which is always in conflict, but one in which the 'enemy' is always changing. One week we're at war with Eastasia and we're allies with Eurasia. Next week it's exactly the opposite. And nobody says anything.

The whole point, of course, is to keep everyone in a constant state of fear and reluctant to question (inter)national policy - largely because of an illdefined enemy who could be anywhere and anything at any time.

Seven decades later, that scenario doesn’t seem quite as far-fetched as it once did.

Contemporary readers of 1984 will also raise an eyebrow at the work of the 'Ministry of Truth' - where photographs are modified, official records re-written, and economic statistics grossly exaggerated (or simply invented) to reinforce the official world view.

George Orwell’s book also introduced us to a form of strippeddown English called 'Newspeak' which had the effect of reducing people's ability to use language for individual expression and limiting free thought. OMG, RU serious? SRSLY? SMH. Some of the characters in 1984 are familiar with the idea of the 'memory hole' - an odd mechanism built to make it easier to alter or destroy inconvenient or embarrassing documents, photographs and transcripts. In the novel, that means a

series of different-sized chutes leading to a large incinerator. In the world of 2019, that means a paper shredder or hard drive wipe.

And then there's the famous concept of 'doublethink' - where people happily accept two mutually contradictory beliefs as being equally correct.

Examples from the book include the famous slogans 'War is Peace' and 'Freedom is Slavery' and it seems a rather absurd and unrealistic idea. But consider this - the novel itself was banned in the USSR until 1990 for being anti-communist – and banned in the USA in 1981 for being pro-communist.

At the end of the book, thanks to a session of 'behaviour modification,' the main character Winston Smith willingly gives up all sorts of personal freedoms and learns to love the world in which he lives happily(ish) ever after.

I think I first read 1984 at school, at which point the year in question was still the future - and I’ve read it a few times since. It strikes me that the more time has gone on, the more accurately the novel has come to reflect our modern lives.

Even in this sleepy corner of Norfolk, where someone’s missing cat makes the front page of the parish magazine, ‘doublethink’ is a matter of everyday village life. One of our neighbours is totally against the proposed development of five new properties as she thinks it will spoil the look of the village. She’s also in favour of it, as it will bring more people into the village.

As for my gardening neighbour, his response to my warning about being watched by Big Brother engendered the following reply.

“I can’t be doing with all that reality TV nonsense,” he said. Enough said.

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