KL Magazine July 2013 by KL Magazine

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ISSUE 34 JULY 2013 PRICELESS

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NORTH & WEST NORFOLK’S PREMIER LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

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f you’re wondering why this month’s magazine opens with a view of the Cloisters at Stow Hall Gardens, it’s because that was the moment we felt summer was finally on its way. Just as Lady Rose Hare was pointing out the site of the Old Stow Hall, the clouds parted and we – together with the magnificent gardens around us – were treated to unbroken sunlight for the rest of the day (you can see more of the gardens on page 62). The inscription on the plaque above the seat reads ‘past life lives in the living’ and Norfolk will be full of life this month. The Sandringham Flower Show, the Holkham Country Fair, and the Norfolk Polo Festival are just three of the events taking place in the county over the next few weeks, and if you still need some inspiration for your local days out, KL magazine readers have picked their best 20 - you’ll find them on pages 53-60. Summer is also the perfect time to appreciate our natural surroundings, and Pensthorpe co-owner Deb Jordan is more aware than most of how precious those surroundings are. In this issue, she talks about how Pensthorpe is planning to safeguard the future safety of our precious local ecology. Deb Jordan reminds us that Norfolk has always been blessed with remarkable women from all walks of life – and you can discover just a few of them on page 38. They include the amazing Victorian Margaret Fountaine, who would have found our feature on butterflies (page 22) dealing with matters very close to her heart. KL MAGAZINE

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JULY 2013

WHAT’S ON Forthcoming events in West Norfolk

12-14 SANDRINGHAM FLOWER SHOW 2013 A preview of the popular horticultural feast 16

THE BIG INTERVIEW Deb Jordan of Pensthorpe

THEN & NOW The changing face of King’s Lynn

24-26 NORFOLK’S BUTTERFLIES IN DANGER How you can help save our local species 29

PETS Help and advice with local vet Alex Dallas

30-32 FASHION Keeping cool with summer’s hottest looks 38-40 NORFOLK’S GREATEST WOMEN From Boudicca to Flo Wadlow 53-60 20 BEST DAYS OUT IN NORFOLK Readers pick their favourite destinations

62-64 THE WONDER OF STOW HALL GARDENS A tour of this lovely local treasure 68-70 EXPLORER From Holme to Thornham and Titchwell 72-74 NEW MODEL ARMY History in miniature at Houghton Hall 80-82 AT HOME WITH ZEY THE MOUSE The work of local animator Ian Harding 84

NORFOLK POLO FESTIVAL 2013 Time to discover the real game of thrones

MY KL The page made by KL magazine readers

CROSS CURRENTS Canon Chris Ivory’s look at local life

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30 YEARS AGO: Think we have cold summers in the UK? Spare a thought for the poor inhabitants of the Vostok Station in Antarctica. On 21st July 1983 they were treated to the world’s lowest recorded temperature – a mind (and everything else) numbing -89.2°C (and yes, that’s -128.6°F in real money)

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Friday 26th to Sunday 28th BENJAMIN BRITTEN CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS The Yorke Trust celebrates Benjamin Britten’s centenary with a performance of his famous opera A Midsummer Night’s Dream (conducted by Darren Hargan and Adam Johnson) in St. Mary’s Church, South Creake on Friday 26th to Sunday 28th. The Trust is also running a Britten Seminar with concerts, classes and talks in the Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh on Friday 26th. On Sunday 28th you can see some archive GPO ﬁlms from the 1930s (for which Britten wrote the music) in the Lloyd Memorial Hall, North Creake. For full details of the Centenary Celebrations and the online box oﬃce call 01328 823501 or visit the website at www.yorketrust.org.

Wednesday 10th SUMMER FETE Titchwell Manor (12pm-5pm) A unique celebration of Norfolk’s ﬁnest food, with some of the county’s best chefs, music and entertainment, shellﬁsh and butchery demonstrations, face painting, apple bobbing,and lots more. Free admission. For details contact 01485 210221 or e-mail info@titchwellmanor.com

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GASWORKS III Greyfriars Arts Space, King’s Lynn (10am-4pm) Running until 3rd August, this diverse exhibition celebrates the work of Greyfriars Art Space members. This year’s show has been selected by Anne Roberts, who studied at the Royal Academy and is currently an Artist in Residence at the College of West Anglia.Free Admission.

Sat 20th July to Sat 3rd August Wednesday 10th THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Oxburgh Hall (7.30pm) Dramatisation of the well-loved classic (allegedy Arthur Conan Doyle was inspired to write the tale during a visit to Cromer), performed by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company. Bring rugs or chairs and a picnic. Barbecue, beverages and ice creams available. Gates open at 6pm and booking is essential. Adults £13.50, children £9, family £40. Group rates available. For more details and bookings, call 01366 328258.

HOLKHAM COUNTRY FAIR 2013 Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th 9am–6.30pm Tickets £15 (children 14 and under free) FREE Parking Dogs welcome on leads Motorised wheelchair hire and accessible parking available

WEST NORFOLK ARTISTS’ ASSOCIATION 12th SUMMER EXHIBITION St Nicholas Chapel, King’s Lynn (daily 10am-4pm) Once again St Nicholas Chapel provides a stunning backdrop to the popular Summer Exhibtion by the West Norfolk Artists’ Association. Set up in October 2000 to promote the visual arts from this area of Norfolk, the WNAA numbers around 120 members and is open to artists of all abilities from professionals to students. The strength of the WNAA lies in the amazing versatility of the members and their work, which embraces all art forms – including watercolours, pastels, oils, photography, silks and textiles, sculptures, acrylics, installations, and tiny miniatures in the Schuman Cabinet. The variety is endless, the creativity is boundless, and this exhibition is a great opportunity to sample just some of the outstanding work currently being produced by WNAA members. Visitors are made very welcome by the artists, and encouraged to choose their favourite exhibit. The works of art are for sale (along with a selection of prints and cards) and over weekends there’s even a series of free two-hour Workshops, enabling you to get even closer to the art world of West Norfolk. During the week of Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August, the artwork will even be accompanied by a series of lunchtime concerts Of course, the exhibtion is also an ideal opportunity to enjoy and admire the interior of the largest chapel in the country – even more reason to make the exhibition part of your Festival trail! Admission to the exhibition is free, and parking is available on Chapel Street and the Tuesday Market Place. For further information on the exhibtion and details of the WNAA, please contact the Chairman Kit Moss Price on 01485 529223 or see the website at www.westnorfolkartists.org For information and booking details on the weekend Workshops, please contact Lydia Haines on 01485 518010 or send an e-mail to l.haines127@btinternet.com.

“Local and friendly with high quality teaching...” How the College of West Anglia helped Adrian improve his teaching skills – it can help you too!

drian Debney is currently leading a project for student nurses, something that’s come as a direct result of his recent studies at the College of West Anglia. A teacher of healthcare professionals at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn, Adrian wanted to build on his skills and improve the quality of his teaching. He chose to attend the College of West Anglia, studying the Certiﬁcate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTTLS) – a decision based on his experience that the College was “local and friendly with high quality teaching.” “Studying at the College of West Anglia has enabled me to gain access to a specialist degree in clinical innovation,” Adrian says, “and I’ve also been asked to lead an exciting clinical project aimed at improving the

learning opportunities available to nursing and therapy students at UEA. That came about as a direct result of my teaching studies.” The College of West Anglia offers a wide range of daytime and evening courses (available from September) to help people like Adrian discover the simple truth that you’re never too old for education – whether you want to gain qualifications or build on existing skills, improve your career prospects or simply learn a language. The adult learning courses are available in a range of flexible options and programme choices that cater for individual needs and circumstances. l For more details and information about the adult learning opportunities available to you and how to take the next step, see the College’s website at www.cwa.ac.uk/today

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July

Sunday 7th OPEN DAY RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre (10am-4pm) Join the staﬀ of the RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre on Station Road, East Winch for a look at the vital behind-the-scenes work of the centre. There’ll also be games, stalls, BBQ, refreshments, demonstrations, competitions, and lots more. Adults £3, children £2. Free parking. No dogs, except guide dogs. For more information, call 03001 230709.

Wednesday 31st MY IRELAND: DOMINIC KIRWAN Corn Exchange, King’s Lynn (7.30pm) Undoubtedly one of the most dynamic and best-loved entertainers that Ireland has ever produced, Dominic Kirwan brings his inimitable style to the vast and rich musical heritage of his homeland in his brand new show My Ireland. Throughout a memorable evening spanning folk, country and popular music at its very best, Dominic also revisits the fabulous days of the showband era. Tickets £19, available from the Box Oﬃce on 01553 764864

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Sunday 14th THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Screen-next-the-Sea, Wells (6.30pm) You don’t have to travel to East Sussex to enjoy some of the best opera in the world. Screen-nextthe-Sea in Wells continues its programme of world-class cultural screenings with Michael Grandage’s production of Mozart’s brilliant La Nozze de Figaro from Glyndebourne, featuring Romanian-American soprano Laura Tatulescu (above). Tickets £10 available from the Granary Theatre and by phone on 07900 316606. For further information, call 01328 711085 or visit www.wells-cinema.com.

Friday 5th – Saturday 6th Friday 12th – Saturday 13th FESTIVAL TOO 2013 King’s Lynn (various locations) Chart-topping Diana Vickers (above) is just one of the highlights of this year’s Festival Too – which includes appearances from Gareth Gates, The Christians and Blue. Another former X-Factor star is the Zimbabwean singer Gamu, who gained huge media attention following her audition and performs at the Festival on 6th July. For full details of the Festival Too programme of fantastic live music and brilliant street entertainment for all the family, see www.festivaltoo.co.uk

Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th WISBECH ROSE FAIR Peckover House, Wisbech (11am-5pm) Peckover House and Gardens will be open during Wisbech Rose Fair, giving you the opportunity to meet the gardeners at Peckover and talk to them about everything rose related. Note that all proceeds from admissions and plant sales on Thursday 4th will be donated to the National Garden Scheme. The event is free, although normal admission charges apply. Please call 01945 583463 for more information.

Wednesday 24th AS YOU LIKE IT Holkham Hall (7pm) The courtyard at Holkham Hall plays host to this brilliant all-male production of Shakespeare's mysterious and romantic comedy As You Like It by the Lord Chamberlain’s Men. There’s something for everyone – from clowns and romance to death threats and a wrestling match. There’s even a boy playing a girl who dresses as a boy and then pretends to be a girl! Gates to the courtyard open at 6.15pm. Titckets: £15 (adults), £10 (children aged 2-16), £45 (two adults and two children) from Holkham Ticket Oﬃce on 01328 713111 or e-mail ticketoﬃce@holkham.co.uk

Two viewpoints on one amazing nature reserve As RSPB Titchwell Marsh celebrates its 40th anniversary, discover local resident Ray Kimber’s long love story with the reserve, and join new Visitor Oﬃcer Pernille Egeberg as she guides you through this fabulous wildlife haven... RAY KIMBER

n 1970, local birdwatcher Mick Ramsay went onto Titchwell Marsh where he saw two birds of prey, the rare Montagu’s Harriers, displaying over the reedbed. In his wildest dreams he couldn’t have imagined what he’d started. Firstly the Norfolk Ornithologists’ Association got a habitat protection agreement with the landowner, and then the RSPB arranged for another local man, Jack Reynolds, to monitor the nest. In 1973 the RSPB bought the land for £53,000 because of the wide range of habitats on site and the possibilities it presented, but the harriers

unfortunately moved next door the following year. A month later Norman Sills became our ﬁrst warden and over the years created – along with a group of dedicated volunteers – most of what we now enjoy as RSPB Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve. At ﬁrst there wasn’t much on site apart from a few Bearded Tits. Little Terns were the most important birds on site, and one of the early jobs was to erect a hide in the dunes overlooking the colony. The plan was to build a series of new sea banks, creating two lagoons – one freshwater and the other a mixture of salt and freshwater (known as brackish).

The work was difficult, back-breaking and at times frustrating, but by the end of the 1970s the lagoons were completed (together with a couple of hides to view them from). By 1979 the reserve was ready to welcome avian visitors; the first to arrive was the Bittern, joined the following year by Marsh Harriers and a few years later by Avocets, making five important nesting species. To start with, the facilities for visitors were pretty basic. A car park with a toilet was built in a small field. The visitor centre was originally a display area which evolved into the shop and servery as they are today. In the years after 1998, an easy access trail

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PICTURE: JOHN NORMAN

ABOVE: Local resident and long-term lover of Titchwell Ray Kimber with the reserve’s new Visitor Oﬃcer Pernille Egeberg

was made to the new Fen hide which looked over a small pool and reedbeds. A couple of years later the meadow trail was put in and this completed a short circular walk. Recently major developments have been done through The Titchwell Coastal Change Project, which took place between 20092011. This resulted in the creation of new sea defences, returning the brackish marsh to saltmarsh, building a state of the art hide and creating the new Patsy’s reedbed and trails, thereby improving the reserve for both wildlife and people. Seeing all this happen over the last 40 years has been a great pleasure for me. In addition I’ve seen the rare and famous Ross’s Gull, ‘Sammy’ (Britain’s only resident Backwinged Stilt), a Camberwell Beauty butterﬂy, Matted Sea-lavender, Dune Tiger Beetle and dozens of others. I’ve made it my mission to count all the species on site as a part of Ray’s Ramble, and the current total is 1,156 species. Not bad considering I started out with just four species in 1973, but what does the future hold?

PERNILLE EGEBERG

rom humble beginnings to a spectacular wildlife site, RSPB Titchwell Marsh has gone from strength to strength. When I started my role as Visitor Officer at the nature reserve in January, I was greeted on my first day by the lovely and endangered red kite sitting not far from the visitor centre. My first thought was this can’t be too bad! The reserve hasn’t failed to impress since and I can’t go onto the reserve without discovering an extraordinary new species to add to my list. The great thing about Titchwell Marsh is that no matter what time of year you visit there’s always something new to discover.

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The migrating species always keep things interesting. When are they going to arrive or take off? What species is going to breed here? With several hide helpers on the reserve everyday, the information desk in the visitor centre is constantly informed about what’s on site and new arrivals, allowing us to tell visitors about where best to go and what to see. To fully appreciate the wonders of the reserve, we offer guided walks with expert volunteer walk leaders. Independent of your wildlife knowledge they’ll guide you through what’s on the reserve. With a wide range of guided walks from beginner birding, photography courses, history and wildflower walks, there’s something for everyone. Titchwell Marsh is also a great day out for the whole family – with something to do for the children everyday. Events include walks, pond dipping, marine events and face painting to name just a few on a long and ever-increasing list. We aim to teach children about the environment in a fun and relaxed way. The reserve has been designed to be visitor friendly and includes easy wheelchair access throughout. Dogs are allowed on the main path down to the beach. I enjoy my job so much that I take some of it home with me by encouraging wildlife in my garden – I’m able to get everything I need from our fully-stocked shop; from bird seeds/feeders and hedgehog houses to great children fun activities. If that isn’t enough, the shop also offers binoculars and telescopes, books, outdoor clothing... in fact, everything you need to enhance your enjoyment of nature! After all this I’d be surprised if you haven’t worked up an appetite, so why not treat yourself to lunch, or perhaps a delicious slice of cake or hot snack in our inviting café?

PICTURE: RAY KIMBER PICTURE: DAVID PELLING

ABOVE: The amazing sight of Golden Plover outside the Parrinder Hide at the Titchwell Marsh reserve

giving nature a home TITCHWELL MARSH Opening times The reserve is open every day of the year. The visitor centre and shop are open daily 9.30am-5pm (4pm November-February) but are closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The cafe is open daily from 9.30am4.30 pm (4pm November-February) but is closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Entrance charges There is a facility charge of £4 per car for non RSPB members. More information For further details and information on current and forthcoming events, telephone 01485 210779, e-mail titchwell@rspb.org.uk or visit www.rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

LOCAL LIFE

ABOVE: The show gardens at Sandringham are always a wonderful blend of innovation, creativity and natural beauty

Sandringham’s festival of fun and flowers... At the end of the month, the 132nd Sandringham Flower Show takes place, promising to cement its reputation as one of the most prestigious hoticultural shows outside central London

t’s no surprise the Sandringham Flower Show is one of the most prestigious horticultural events in the East of England. When the 132nd show takes place at the end of the month, many of the region’s leading nurseries will be exhibiting, together with show gardens by some of the best designers in the business, around 200 trade stands, a craft marquee and spectacular arena entertainment – including the Grace Spitﬁre Aerobatics Display, the Mark Stannage Stunt Team, the Band of the Royal Marines, asnd Ridgeside Lurchers and Falconry. The large marquees will contain fabulous displays by local nurseries and

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host a range of competitions, as well as fascinating mini gardens built by a host of local gardening clubs. The Gardeners’ Forum marquee is bound to be popular – it’s the venue for talks by top television gardeners Chris Beardshaw and Alan Mason, and they’ll be joined by Martyn Davey (Head of Horticulture at Easton College) and Terry Walton, probably best known as Radio 2’s expert on allotments. Every year, all proﬁts from the Show are donated to local charities, and in 2012 those much-needed donations passed the £500,000 mark. Of course, the Sandringham Flower Show also has a strong Royal ﬂavour, hardly surprising given its location and

origins. In 1881 the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII was still improving his new country estate in Norfolk. The rebuilding of Sandringham House had just been completed, and to ensure the tenants of estate properties took equal pride in their own residencies, the Prince introduced a flower show in the hope of promoting tidy gardens. Despite being restricted to the estate, the show was a huge success, and its popularity has grown steadily over the years. Although the events and competition classes (some of which are now open to everyone) have changed, the magic of the Sandringham Flower Show is still built around a tradition of local pride. Indeed, some of the most popular displays are always the competition and award winners. Last year there were over 140 trophies and awards up for grabs – from the prestigious Prince of Wales Cup for Floral Arrangements to the enchanting Gingerbread Person (10 Years and Under) Award. Although the Sandringham Flower Show isn’t an official Royal event, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is patron of the show (along with Her Majesty The Queen) and has attended the event every year (together with the Duchess of Cornwall) since the death of the Queen Mother, who was a longterm avid supporter of the show. If you’ve never been before, you’re in for a fantastic day of flowers and fun.

132nd SANDRINGHAM FLOWER SHOW Wednesday 31st July, 2013 (9am-6pm) Admission: Adults £10.00, children 16 years and under free (admission includes entrance to Sandringham Grounds, museum and church). Car parking FREE. www.sandringhamﬂowershow.org.uk

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THE BIG INTERVIEW

“ere is a very real danger that future generations will grow up without understanding or appreciating the outside world...”

Deb Jordan Co-Owner Pensthorpe Nature Reserve KL MAGAZINE: Could you give us a brief overview of Pensthorpe? DEB JORDAN: Visually, the reserve has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. With great foresight by the previous owner (Bill Makins), eight lakes were formed as the result of extracting over two million tonnes of sand and gravel – which was then cleverly transformed into wonderful wildlife habitats for this extremely diverse part of the Norfolk countryside. The reserve forms part of the larger Pensthorpe Estate and is situated in the heart of the Wensum Valley, which features a diverse mosaic of habitats and is home to an abundant array of wildlife. KL: How important is Pensthorpe – both locally and nationally? DJ: It is one of the few areas in the Wensum Valley that allows public access. We hope Pensthorpe is used as a ‘window’ onto the area so people can appreciate how lucky they are to have this amazing valley on their doorstep

and the river that runs through it. The gardens are of national importance, and we’re also very involved in national breeding and release programmes with Corncrakes and European Cranes. KL: What does the future hold for Pensthorpe? DJ: We’re about to embark on a new and exciting phase in Pensthorpe’s development. This year sees the culmination of over ﬁve years’ work researching and testing ways of encouraging and engaging families to get outdoors and explore and enjoy nature. There’s a very real danger that future generations will grow up without understanding or appreciating the outside world. WildRootz – our new nature play area – aims to inspire children through fun activities which will challenge them and actively encourage the whole family to get involved. The ultimate aim is to inspire them to become more active at home

in preserving and understanding the natural world. KL: What does your role entail on a day-to-day basis? DJ: The ﬁrst ﬁve years were extremely full on and at times very invasive into family life. Today, we have a very young and enthusiastic team with a great deal of specialist knowledge, so more of my time is spent getting updates on how things are progressing and making some of the more strategic decisions – which the team then looks to try and deliver on the ground. KL: What’s the most rewarding part of your job? DJ: Seeing and receiving feedback from visitors who feel their visit to Pensthorpe has altered their life in some way. It may be they arrived with certain preconceptions and left with an improved wellness and inspiration from being in harmony with nature and the wildlife that’s so abundant here.

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KL: What’s been your greatest achievement at Pensthorpe over the last 10 years? DJ: Personally, I’m not sure I have a single greatest achievement from our time at Pensthorpe. It’s been a real journey being involved in something that originally neither Bill nor I had much experience of. I feel really proud to have been a part of it. KL: What have you learned from your work? DJ: You don’t always get it right ﬁrst time. I’ve learned it the hard way, but it has taught me great patience. You can’t predict how wildlife is going to react and you have to be patient when you’ve carried out habitat restoration or creation, as the eﬀects aren’t instantaneous. Since we’ve been at Pensthorpe I can honestly say it has given me greater depth as a person on so many levels.

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Adventure play... nature’s way

KL: What do you like best about West Norfolk? DJ: Growing up in Norfolk has such evocative memories. Living in Ringstead on the family farm (where my brother Nick still farms) made for a wonderfully happy childhood. Our entire school holidays were spent outside exploring, climbing, biking, working, playing – and of course at the time that much freedom wasn’t unusual. It was normal to be gone all day, and what better county to learn about the beauty of the countryside? The beaches, the lanes and pretty villages kept us occupied for hours. We’d bike for miles and return exhausted for tea– and later in life, the wondrous pubs had their own attraction too! KL: In your free time, how do you relax? DJ: Most mornings I enjoy walking the reserve with our very hyper and boisterous German Shepherd, Marni. It’s really lovely to be out so early, waking up with the wildlife that calls Pensthorpe their home. A great joy has been a recent acquaintance with a beautiful little robin that waits patiently at the kissing gate to say hello and take seed from my hand. I know it needs me less now the weather is warmer – because recently it’s been too busy to keep our date! It’s such an odd relationship because Marni is so boisterous and the robin puts up with her yipping and moaning about the hold up in her walk! KL: Who’s your biggest inspiration? DJ: My parents. They were strict about discipline and manners, but they were really hard workers. They were always willing to put themselves out and get involved and very sadly for us they didn’t live long enough to enjoy their well-deserved retirement. Illness took them both at a time when they should’ve just been starting to travel and see more of the world. This taught me not to rely on being here for ever – and most especially to get as much done as possible while you can!

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KL: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? DJ: My parents taught me there’s no such thing as a free ride! Buck up and dig deep when things get tough, because sooner or later they will – and there’s no point in whinging about it! The wonderful Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf recently told me: “Deb, whatever you do and however hard things get, never look back! Always look forward”. KL: Tell us something about yourself that would surprise people... DJ: If I didn’t take a dose of organic cider vinegar three times a week, I would now be unable to run – or possibly even walk. As you can imagine, I am very grateful to Margaret Hills and her revelatory book Curing Arthritis the Drug Free Way.

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has been cleverly designed to enable it to be installed onto existing conservatory frames – and it can suit all roof styles from gabled and double hipped to Edwardian and Victorian. It’s a great idea – and to ensure the roof blends in with the rest of your home’s exterior, the tiles themselves are available in a range of colours, including Charcoal, Moss Green, Antique Red, Burnt Umber and Ebony. It’s the kind of attention to detail that ECOnomy Windows has become famous for, and that’s why they now oﬀer colour matching fascias, soﬃts and gutters to

suit your choice of windows or conservatory. If you’re wondering about any reduction in light, it’s reassuring to learn that the SupaLite system offers the opportunity to incorporate large roof vents to maximise the amount of sunlight entering the room. And with an interior choice of plaster or tongue and groove timber effect (pictured below) finishes, ECOnomy Windows ensure your conservatory looks as good on the inside as it does on the outside. With over 25 years’ experience, trust ECOnomy Windows to bring a new look to every conservatory!

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ST NICHOLAS CHAPEL The top photograph of St Nicholas Chapel in King’s Lynn was taken by George Plunkett on 12th August 1935, and at ﬁrst glance you might think nothing has changed to this marvellous building in the 78 years since then. But as the Chapel plays an important role in this month’s Kings Lynn Festival and

hosts the WNAA Summer Exhibition from July 20th, we’re wondeirng what happened to those statues over the door. Does anyone know? For more photographs of how things used to be in King’s Lynn and the surrounding area, contact Picture Norfolk – at the Norfolk Heritage Centre, Norfolk and Norwich

Millennium Library, The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1AW. We’ll be bringing you another nostalgic look at West Norfolk next month. IN ASSOCIATION WITH

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Planning to expand? Know your rights An introduction to the new permitted development rights for homeowners...

ince 30th May the permitted development rights for householders have changed significantly. As part of its drive to kickstart the economy, the Government introduced changes to permitted development rights to enable homeowners to extend and alter their properties without having to obtain planning permission, which can be a costly and time consuming process. The changes are only temporary and will revert back to pre-May 2013 levels in three years’ time, so homeowners need to take advantage now. Until May 30th, 2016 homeowners may extend their properties beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by up to 8m in the case of a detached dwelling and 6m in the case of any other type of dwelling. Extensions must be single storey and not exceed 4m in height. Under the old rules, detached dwellings could only be extended at the rear by up to 4m in depth and other dwellings up to 3m. The remaining criteria relating to householder extensions still apply and homeowners would be wise to familiarise themselves with the 2008 permitted development rights prior to commencing work. There are a number of conditions attached to the 2013 rules and the

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developer (usually the homeowner) is required to notify the local authority of the proposed extension before commencing work. The local authority will notify neighbours of the proposal who still have an opportunity to object. If an objection is received, the prior approval of the local authority is still required and the 2013 rules set out what the local authority will take into account when considering whether or not to grant approval. Other issues homeowners should take into account include: > The rules refer to extensions beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling. This isn’t always easy to determine, especially where a property has an irregular shape, so the Government has produced technical guidance on the definitions of a rear extension to help homeowners. > Just because an extension is exempt from the need to make a formal planning application, it’s likely building regulation approval will be required. Checks should be made with the local authority’s building control department prior to commencing work. > Neighbours may have the right to light and air over the property and a sizeable extension may block this. In addition, there may be a restrictive covenant on the title to the property which prevents extensions or

alterations to a property without the consent of someone (other than the local authority). Checks should be made with a legal advisor as to the implications of extending the property and whether any other consent is needed. > If a neighbour has a right of way over the property, the extension must not block it unless a formal agreement has been reached to vary the right of way. Again, a legal advisor can assist. Consideration should also be given to whether the extension will be built over a public sewer, in which case a ‘build over agreement’ may be needed. If a homeowner is unsure whether his proposed extension constitutes ‘permitted development’, they can apply to the local authority for a Lawful Development Certificate – a formal determination that the works are permitted. A fee is payable, but is restricted to half the normal fee payable for a planning application. For more information on this and all other planning-related queries, please contact Fraser Dawbarns using the details below. JULIE BARROW Chartered Legal Executive Conveyancing Fraser Dawbarns LLP FRASER DAWBARNS 21 Tuesday Market Place King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1JW Tel: 01553 666600 Fax: 01553 767221 DX: 57800 KINGS LYNN Web: www.fraserdawbarns.com E-mail: info@fraserdawbarns.com

PICTURE: Small Copper and Comma (Ian Ward)

LOCAL LIFE

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PICTURE: Swallowtail (Matt Wilkinson/RSPB) ABOVE: The beautiful Swallowtail is Britain’s largest resident butterﬂy, but you’ll only see it on the Norfolk Broads

Guarding the future of Norfolk’s butterflies Last year’s wet summer had a disastrous eﬀect on butterﬂy populations, taking some species to the brink of extinction. Luckily, there are plenty of people dedicated to their survival...

he Swallowtail is probably the only British butterfly that can match tropical species for its stunning appearance. It’s also the UK’s largest resident butterfly, but it comes as something of a shock to discover that since its extinction on Wicken Fen in the 1950s, it’s limited to just a few areas of the Norfolk Broads, despite several efforts to reintroduce it elsewhere. No one’s exactly sure how many are left, but thankfully the population appears to be stable. It’s good news for butterfly lovers, especially following last year’s

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disastrously wet summer, which saw no fewer than 52 of the 56 resident British species suffering serious declines (the Black Hairstreak is one of the UK’s very rarest species, and the population fell by an almighty 98% in 2012). Norfolk’s always had a thing about butterflies, and the county has an important place in the history of butterfly studies thanks to the work of Norwich-born Margaret Fountaine. The daughter of Reverend Daniel Lee-Warner of Walsingham Abbey, Margaret was born in 1862 and grew up to become an exceptionally courageous and talented woman,

becoming an accomplished natural history illustrator with a great love and knowledge of butterflies. Amazingly – especially for a single woman in the Victorian era – she travelled the world for 50 years, collecting butterflies in 60 countries on six continents. The Fountaine–Neimy Collection is the result of her life’s work, and includes some 22,000 butterflies, many of which she raised by herself from eggs or caterpillars. It was bequeathed to the Castle Museum in Norwich following her death on Trinidad in 1940 (she was buried in an unmarked grave

PICTURES: Small Copper, Peacock and White Admiral (Ian Ward)

at Brookwood Cemetery on the island), and when the Collection arrived at the museum, it came with a sealed box together with Margaret’s instructions that it shouldn’t be opened until 1978. 38 years after he death, it was found to contain 12 volumes of her diaries (covering 1878–1939) that run to some 3,203 pages and more than a million words. Margaret’s carefully drawn sketchbooks of larvae and pupae (many of them previously undescribed) are in London’s Natural History Museum. Today, Norfolk’s butterfly tradition is continued by the Norfolk Branch of Butterfly Conservation, a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of butterflies and moths. The Norfolk Branch was formed ten years after Margaret Fountain’s diaries were unsealed, and currently has nearly 450 members. Involved with managing Catfield Fen Reserve (yes, that’s where you’ll find the Swallowtail – if you’re lucky), branch members are active all around the county, recording and monitoring butterfly numbers as well as running a packed programme of indoor and outdoor events. Recently, the branch was involved with the translocation and extensive monitoring of Silver-studded Blue colonies, and in 2002 published The Millennium Atlas of Norfolk Butterflies which provides extensive information about the current status of butterflies in the county. It’s a vital record. Butterflies are an important indicator of bio-diversity, and keeping up-to-date and year-by-year records is crucial. The branch makes a

concerted effort to encourage members of the public to record sightings – their website actually helps you find out where and when certain species can be seen in Norfolk. If you’d like to discover more about their work and get a bit closer to our local butterflies, you can join the branch on a field trip to Ashwellthorpe Woods from 2pm-4pm on Sunday, 21st July. It’s a chance to walk round the Lower Wood with Anne Edwards (who manages the wood’s conservation programme) and looking for some summer butterflies, including the White Admiral. They’ll be meeting in the new NWT car park (for more details, call Ann Carpenter on 01508 488337). A week later, on Saturday, 28th July the branch is organising a field trip to Holt Country Park from 10am-1pm. They’ll be meeting at the Hempstead Road car park, and for more information you should contact Judy Dunmore on 01263 822550. If you can’t make either date, you can still help the branch by staying closer to home and taking part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count, a nationwide survey aimed at assessing the health of the environment. Its only three years old, but is already the world’s biggest survey of butterflies. Last year, no less than

25,500 people took part, counting 223,000 individual butterflies and dayflying moths across the UK. All you have to do is simply count butterflies for 15 minutes during bright (preferably sunny) weather during the survey dates. You don’t have to be in your garden – records are also welcome from parks, school grounds, fields and forests. And just remember – even though no butterfly species has become extinct in Britain since 1979, they’ve never been in more danger. Against the risk of losing them, 15 minutes really isn’t too much to ask.

You can find more information on the work of Butterfly Conservation at www.butterfly-conservation.org To contact the Norfolk branch and for details of current and forthcoming events, visit www.norfolk-butterflies.org.uk For details of the Big Butterfly Count 2013, see www.bigbutterflycount.org

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PETS

AnimalMatters Our monthly look at the issues concerning you and your pets with Alex Dallas of the London Road Veterinary Centre...

We’re currently seeing an increase in the cases of ticks needing removal or repelling, so it’s probably a good time to remind you how important (and easy) it is to help your pet fight off these brutes. Wherever you live in the UK, it’s possible for cats and dogs to pick up ticks virtually anywhere – even in your garden! Although ticks are only temporary parasites (spending from 3-10 days feeding on your pet) they can cause a variety of problems, some of which can have serious consequences. At the very least, the physical presence of ticks is uncomfortable and can lead to skin reactions or abscesses. For useful help and advice on keeping your pets happy and tickfree, please either visit our website at www.makeyourpetsmile.co.uk or pick up a leaflet from the surgery.

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s you might imagine, we regularly receive emergency calls from pet owners covering all sorts of animals and all sorts of problems, so I was very interested to read a recent survey that listed the 10 most common reasons people make an emergency call to their vet. Topping the list was vomiting or diarrhoea (which is often a symptom of a virus or infection), followed closely by injuries, trauma and bite wounds (the most serious of which has to be a road traﬃc accident). Coming in third was any kind of collapse, which can range from an elderly dog who suddenly can’t get up to a patient who’s been steadily going downhill. That was followed by breathing diﬃculties, problems associated with urination, poisonings and eating-related indiscretions (eating anythying from chocolate to slug poison), and swollen abdomens. Coming in at number eight was a host of problems associated with very

young puppies and kittens, and completeing the list were calls about seizures and pets suﬀering strokes. It’s a mightly list, but what really struck me was just how many of these problems are preventable – and how easy it is to put measures in place to avoid most of them. Take the sixth most common reason for making an emergency call. Pets can (and obviously do) eat all sorts of nasty things from antifreeze to human medicines, from lillies to grapes and raisins – but all we have to do is put these things safely out of the way! If we’re aware of all the dangers facing our pets, we can all do our best to avoid them. Of course, our Vets are trained to deal with these emergencies, and are on hand 24 hours a day with the special skills required for treating your pets in their hour of need – but we’re also full of helpful, useful and potentially lifesaving help and advice. Just give us a call!

Hooray for Dave! You may remember reading about Dave (above). He was brought to us some years ago by a member of the public, having been found badly injured at the side of a road. He was in a dreadul state, but after the kindness, care and dedication of staﬀ members (who called him Bobo), he steadily progressed towards full health and true Jack Russell liveliness! He was adopted by Pat Sims in Wisbech, and she reports that Dave’s been the greatest character and companion ever since. He loves long walks, chasing rabbits, teasing cats, holidays and gravy bones – and he still visits London Road to look up his old friends and have a fuss. And we’re always happy to see him too!

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Mrs Jones brings a touch of Brazil to Holt... Recently voted one of the most inspiring boutiques in the UK, Mrs Jones brings an international flair for style to North Norfolk

mall wonder there's a touch of excitement at Mrs Jones at the moment. Already making a name for themselves locally for understated and elegant women's fashion, Nell and Claire gained national recognition recently as Stylist Magazine unveiled the 50 most inspiring independent boutiques in the UK. There, among the top names from all around the country, was Holt's very own Mrs Jones. It's a fitting tribute to the work (and the sense of style) Nell and Claire have put into the store, which offers everything from Mrs Jones own-label range of cashmere to one of the best selection of quality jeans you'll find anywhere locally. Visit the website for a taste of what Mrs Jones has in store – but nothing can beat a visit, because there's always something new to discover. Recently arrived (all the way from

Brazil, no less) is the range of Hipanema bracelets, which came into being after two Parisian girls met in Rio. Made by hand from pearls, seashells and multicolored thread, the bracelets come in 8 different models, and each take some 37 hours to make. And the perfect match comes courtesy of the luxuriously-looking and wonderfully-comfortable Havaianas flip flops and sandals (also from Brazil). They’re so good they’re even given to all Oscar nominees, and are available in everything from bright summer colours to Swarovski-studded splendour. Oh, and while you’re enjoying all the stlye, why not pick up a ticket for Gresham’s School Charity Fashion Show on September 27th? Mrs Jones will be one of the featured boutiques, and will be showcasing some new exciting new brands for autumn/winter 2013. Tickets for the event are £25, with all proceeds going to support the Prince’s Trust.

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ABOVE: Julian of Norwich is regarded as one of the most important Christian mystics, though virtually nothing is known of her personal life

2,000 years of Norfolk’s remarkable women... Over the centuries, a number of local women have made a significant impact on Norfolk – and the world at large. A new project is dedicated to promoting their lives and their work

nspired by International Women’s Day (the next one is March 8th, 2014) the Norfolk Women in History Timeline is an ongoing online project developed by the Norfolk Record Oﬃce together with Norfolk Library and Information Service and Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service to promote and celebrate the considerable role Norfolk women have played in the history of the county – and far beyond it – since the time the

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Romans were here. The website currently features over 50 remarkable women, and there are plenty of suprises to be discovered. It’s a treasure trove of information about well known women such as Edith Cavell, but also gives much-deserved notice of women such as the amazing Margaret Fountaine, and reveals the hidden histories of everyday women and their extraordinary untold stories – such as Benanna Summers, a woman

who was widowed at a young age, and worked as a farmer, grocer and laundress to support her family. You can explore the Timeline at www. norfolkwomeninhistory.com, and actually contribute by suggesting someone you think should be included by contacting the Norfolk Record Oﬃce at norfrec@norfolk.gov.uk. In the meantime, here’s just a few of Norfolk’s most remarkable – and historically important – women:

BOUDICCA Died c60 AD The wife of Prasutagus, King of the Iron Age Iceni tribe (who occupied what’s now Norfolk, east Cambridgeshire, and northern Suﬀolk), she led a tribal revolt that almost ended Roman rule in Britain. Roman historian Cassius Dio described her as “very tall, in appearance most terrifying – with a great mass of the tawniest hair which fell to her hips.”

SARAH ANNA GLOVER 1786–1867 You may not have heard of Norwichborn Sarah Glover, but you’ve certainly run through Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Si-Do once or twice. In 1827, Sarah was using a simple method of musical notation to teach her pupils, which was published in 1835. She very rarely gets due credit for this innovation – that goes to John Curwen, who ‘borrowed’ her ideas in 1841. Sarah did, however, ﬁnd lasting fame by inventing the harmonicon.

JULIAN OF NORWICH c1342-1416 Although we don’t know anything about her ‘real’ identity, Julian of Norwich was the first woman to write a book in English. Her ‘Revelations of Divine Love’ contains reflections on her 16 visions of the crucified Christ, and is best know for her words “all shall be well and all shall be well, all manner of thing shall be well.” In 1413 she was visited by the visionary Margery Kempe (see below).

ANNA GURNEY 1795-1857 Anna Gurney was a scholar, poet, philanthropist, translator and the first female member of the British Archaeological Association. She also purchased a Manby Mortar (used to fire a line to a ship in peril) for the town of Sheringham to help save the lives of shipwrecked sailors. When she was buried in Overstrand Church (near Cromer), 2,000 people attended her funeral and her coffin was borne by local fishermen.

MARGERY KEMPE c1373–1438 Born in King’s Lynn (though it was still called Bishop’s Lynn in those days) the visionary Margery Kempe wrote the earliest surviving autobiography in English – even though it was only ﬁrst published in full in 1936.

ANNA SEWELL 1820-1878 Born in Great Yarmouth, Anna Sewell only wrote one book. She never married and never had children, but her book Black Beauty is one of English literature's most popular classics for children.

ALICE L’ESTRANGE 1585–1656 Lady L’Estrange was the keeper of household and estate accounts at Sedgeford Estate from 1609 until 1654 – she received rents, kept the intricate sheep accounts, organized grazing regimes and crop rotations, and drew up rentals and ﬁeld books. MARY HARDY 1733–1809 Mary Hardy was born at Whissonsett, near Fakenham, and started a dairy on November 28th, 1773, eight years after she married William Hardy of East Dereham, who owned a maltings, brewery and small farm. Her amazing diary, which recounts the working lives of ordinary men and women, ends just two days before her death and runs to some 500,000 words – and has just been published in full (edited by Margaret Bird) by Burnham Press. FANNY BURNEY 1752–1840 The writer Frances Burney was born in King’s Lynn. Hugely successful in her time (she was paid £1,000 for the copyright of her novel Camilla), she led a fascinating life, mixing with British royalty and exiles from the French

I am not afraid to do what I think is right – and not afraid to do what sometimes other people maythink is wrong. – Margaret Fountaine Revolution. Virginia Woolf described her as the mother of English fiction. ANN DRUMMOND 1778–1819 Ann Drummond has an interesting (albeit slightly odd) place in history – she was the very first person to be buried in the very first private cemetery in England (the Rosary Road Cemetery in Norwich). Her husband, the Presbyterian Minister Thomas Drummond, was the founder of the cemetery.

MARGARET FOUNTAINE 1862-1940 Hailing from South Acre, Margaret Fountaine was an adventurer, diarist and famed lepidopterist (someone who studies butterflies and moths). In 50 years, she travelled to 60 countries and her collection of about 22,000 butterflies was left to the Castle Museum in Norwich. ETHEL COLMAN 1863-1948 The second of the famous mustard manufacturer's four daughters, Ethel Mary Colman was the first female Lord Mayor in England. She was also a descendent of Mary Hardy (see above). FLO WADLOW 1912-2013 Cook and author Florence Georgiana Wadlow was born in London, but was brought up in Wells. At the age of 23, she was appointed cook at Blickling Hall by Lord Lothian (the last private owner of Blickling). Her book ‘Over a Hot Stove: A Kitchen Maid’s Story’ tells the story of her fascinating life in domestic service. Flo died earlier this year on 9th January.

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A hotel of distinction and a house of magic... Visitors to the Grange Hotel in King’s Lynn enjoy the great views from the tower and soak up the friendly atmosphere – but there’s over 100 years of local history inside this charming building

oday, the Grange Hotel is a friendly and welcoming place to stay, a quiet and picturesque haven set in tranquil grounds only two miles from the centre of King’s Lynn. It wasn’t always that way, however. During its 100-year history, the Grange has been home to a surpirsing cast of characters – including Mayors, exboxers and famous magicians from around the world! The Grange was built around 1910 by Benjamin William Langley and his wellrepsected local company, who were based in Aickman’s Yard in King’s Lynn. Indeed, take a walk down the town’s King Street today and you can still see

Langley’s name high up on a wall. Bearing a remarkable similarity to what is now The Links Hotel in West Runton, the building is an architectural marvel of the Edwardian era. It’s literally packed with charming details and period features – from the magnificent minstrel’s gallery to the distinctive external tower that’s such a focal point. It was a house to be proud of, and was home for many years to the Catleugh family – probably best known for the Alderman Catleugh Secondary Modern School for Boys and the upmarket store in King’s Lynn the school uniforms were (naturally enough) available from. It was a select address, and in the

early years of the Second World War it was home to the Mayor of King’s Lynn – John Harwood Catleugh, who held the post from 1939 to 1941. The Catleughs were still living there as the 1960s dawned, and made such an impression that some 50 years later you can still hear local people refrerring to Catleugh Corner. By the mid-1960s, the building had been purchased by Jack Curtiss, in turns transport owner, builder, and (in his early days at least) an exceptional boxer. Jack proceeded to transform the surrounding of the Grange, building a series of houses and bungalows in the grounds (the area known as Willow Park today). As for the Grange itself,

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ABOVE: A family photograph from Adrian Orchard, who lived at the Grange in the mid1960s and was in the same class as Lady Diana at Silfield School on Gayton Road. It’s believed the conservatory on the right is now in Nelson Street, King’s Lynn.

however, the building was about to enter – quite literally – a magical new phase. Jack Hughes (1906-1981) was a respected cabinet maker, but he was far better known as a master magician and inventor of several famous tricks, inclduing Copenetro (1939), the Giant and the Dwarf (c1950), Dippy Duck and the Clatter Box (c1963). Under Jack’s son Bernard, the Grange became Hughes House of Magic. Meetings of the Magic Circle regularly took place in what is the hotel bar today, and it was so popular that aspiring and famous magicians were still writing to (and visiting) the Grange long after Bernard closed the doors on his House of Magic. It was local builder Edward Tann and his wife who turned the Grange into a guest house in the 1980s, but a lot of the magic remained. Seeing this wonderful old building through the next stage of its history are Taz and Jane Verma, who’ve made the Grange their home for almost 15 years. “It’s a building that’s packed with local history,” says Taz, “and that’s why it’s perfect for a hotel. There’s no better way for a visitor to King’s Lynn to say hello to the town than by visiting one of its friendliest buildings.” But it’s not just for visitors. Set in private gardens with an equally private car park and large family bedrooms, the Grange Hotel is perfect for all kinds of family gatherings – from weddings to chistenings, from lively parties and celebrations to peaceful and dignified wakes. It’s lovely building with a grand history – and a very bright future! LEFT: A very rare memento from the Hughes House of Magic

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THE GRANGE HOTEL Willow Park, South Wootton Lane, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 3BP Tel: 01553 673777 Web: www.thegrangehotelkingslynn.co.uk

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eople seem to have fallen out of love with rabbit these days, which is a bit of a shame as it’s a wonderfully versatile food that makes a very refreshing change to the (over) tried and (over) tested meats we’re all familiar with. You don’t have to be limited to the good old fashioned rabbit stew, either. Over the last year, I’ve cooked Rabbit with Prunes and Mustard (a beautiful sweet and sour combination), Creamy Garlic Rabbit Casserole and the delighfully-spicy Crispy Mustard Rabbit Legs pictured above. In fact, it was while cooking the latter that I discovered that rabbit is virtually unknown in eastern and Asian recipes. They don’t know what they’re missing! CHOOSE... Wild rabbits have firm, pinkish-brown coloured flesh and are generally smaller than farmed rabbits, which are flabbier with paler grey flesh. Wild rabbit also tends to taste better – it’s slightly tougher, but the extra taste is worth it.

TASTY: Recipes such as these delightful Crispy Mustard Rabbit Legs might just change your mind about the pleasures of rabbit

Both types are generally sold whole, but already skinned and gutted – your butcher should be happy to joint them for you. Nowadays it’s also possible to buy specific joints and boneless, diced rabbit ready for cooking – your local Farmers Market is a good place to try. Note that when stuffed, a whole rabbit should serve around 3 people. For more people, it’s best to buy two smaller rabbits than a single large one – wild rabbits over 1kg in weight are prone to be too tough for most people. Wild and farmed rabbits are available year round, although wild rabbits are best from August to February. PREPARE... Because it’s a lean and dry meat, rabbit really benefits from being marinated for 4-24 hours. The most popular way of preparing rabbit, however (especially the wild variety) is to soak it in lightly salted water for 2-3 hours before rinsing and patting dry. This is usually done to lighten the flesh and reduce the strong flavours, however, so it’s actually something you may want to

avoid – it depends on the recipe you’re following and the desired results. COOK... Whole rabbit can be roasted, but it needs to be boned, stuﬀed and barded (layered with strips of fat) ﬁrst – something best left to the professional or highly experienced cook. For cooking at home, braising is your best option. Sear the joints (with bones in) on all sides and then braise on the hob or in the oven with vegetables and liquid. You’ll need the oven at 180o and it will take about 90 minutes. If you’ve chosen to buy your rabbit boneless and already diced (and I can’t say I entirely blame you!) for a casserole or stew, then cook it over a gentle heat for about an hour, or heat the oven up to 160o (it will be ready in 50-60 minutes). GOOD FOR YOU... Rabbit meat is relatively low in fat and high in protein. It’s also a good source of niacin, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.

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INGREDIENTS 450g raw baby beetroot, trimmed 200g fielding Cottage soft goats cheese 12 garlic cloves, peeled 3tbs ‘Mother’s Garden’ olive oil Salt & ground black pepper 2 large mackerel fillets 30ml plain flour Pinch of smoked paprika 5ml lemon zest (1 tsp) 25g butter 125g mixed salad leaves ½ tbs ‘Mother’s Garden’ olive oil (for frying fish) For the dressing: 60ml ‘Mother’s Garden’ olive oil 1tbs lemon juice 2tsp creamed horseradish 2tsp Marybelle crème fraiche Mackerel is a beautiful streamlined fish with a powerful body – hence the darker meat of its muscle. The rich oiliness of the flesh barbecues, fries or grills well and works perfectly with sweet summer vegetables like peppers and beetroot. Horseradish and mustards are excellent accompaniments, as are tart fruits such as gooseberries and bramleys, damsons and quinces.

Beetroot Salad with Mackerel & Horseradish METHOD 1 Roast the garlic and beetroot for 45 minutes in olive oil with seasoning, covered in foil. Remove the foil and continue cooking for a further 25 minutes. Allow to cool. 2 Season the ﬂour with the salt, pepper, lemon zest and smoked paprika and then coat the mackerel ﬁllets. Cook in the melted butter and oil and fry for a couple of minutes on both sides. 3 Dress the salad leaves in the dressing and arrange the other ingredients over and onto the makerel. Drizzle over some extra dressing and serve.

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RestaurantReview Under Chris Couborough’s expert guidance, the Flying Kiwi Inns are going from strength to strength. KL magazine journeys into the heart of Norfolk to the White Hart in Hingham...

f you’ve ever seen ITV’s Coastal Kitchen, you’ll recognise Chris Coubrough (he was also interviewed in KL magazine last June). He’s the master chef behind Flying Kiwi Inns, bringing some lovely food and some beautiful hotel accommodation to Wells-next-the-Sea, Letheringsett, Brancaster and East Rudham. There’s also a Flying Kiwi Inn right in the centre of the county, so to make a bit more of a Monday evening meal, we headed to the White Hart Hotel in Hingham – a lovely location that was known as Little London in the 18th century because of all the Georgian houses in the village. Walk under the huge statue of a stag over the entrance and you’ll ﬁnd a family-friendly restaurant spread over two ﬂoors that manages to be modern and traditional at the same time. The atmosphere is similarly both relaxed and intimate. The decor is very eclectic, but all the antique prints, eastern wooden screens and modern lighting all work together really well (where else could you juxtapose a wooden cart wheel with an ancient Egyptian papyrus?) – and if you’re not lucky enough to be dining

upstairs, find an opportunity certainly worth waiting for, being to take a peek at the genuinely homemade and perfectly stunning chandelier, a grilled. I wish we’d asked for the centrepiece made from ingredients, because it was beautiful – dozens of stags’ antlers. and the generous topping of cheese The staff were very only added to the taste of the meat pleasant and friendly, and showed us to (instead of distracting from it). In fact, a table quietly tucked away in the my partner was so impressed with his Gallery, a room opposite the bar area. It burger he even made a point of praising was encouraging to see they’d the seeded bun it came in. remembered our request for a quiet The hand-cut chips weren’t too bad table, and our waitress took our drinks either! order. Although the dessert menu was The fact I wasn’t offered the wine hugely tempting (I’m still thinking of menu may have been a minor niggle that Rhubarb Parfait with poached for some, but the fact I asked for a rhubarb and blood orange segments!) specific wine may have had something we decided to finish with coffees and a to do with that – my dining partner had promise to return. no trouble in asking to sample some of Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our Jo C’s Fakenham-brewed (and visit and it’s good to see the high particularly good) beer. standards of Flying Kiwi Inns being For dinner, I chose the Pea and maintained. Parmesan Risotto with rocket salad The White Hart is certainly worth a from the Specials board, while my trip into Norfolk’s interior, and definitely partner looked over the extensive menu a dining experience to revisit, so I took and eventually decided to try the particular note of the Sunday lunch Chargrilled Burger, which came with offerings, which include two roasts and hand-cut chips and dressed leaves. started from £16.95 for two courses. It’s always difficult to judge waiting I think we’ll be flying back soon. times for food; it might be nice for your food to arrive very quickly, but is that really a good sign? I mention this, because after only a short time, our waitress came to explain that the burger was time-consuming to prepare and that she was sorry for any delay it might cause. It was greatly appreciated, and good to know our food was being prepared with care. My risotto was wonderfully presented (which is sometimes difficult) and there was certainly plenty to enjoy. The FOOD SERVICE VALUE peas were packed with flavour, the rocket was fresh, and the whole dish was very THE WHITE HART tasty. 3 Market Place, Hingham NR9 4AF My partner’s Tel: 01953 850214 burger was Web: www.whitehartnorfolk.co.uk

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CaféReview Where is it? The Reed Barn tearoom is located in the gardens of Peckover House, the National Trust’s beautiful and history-packed Georgian town house in Wisbech. What was your impression of the café? With its serene setting tucked away in the corner of the gardens, this beautifully-renovated thatched barn has a lovely spacious feel. It’s ﬁlled with amazing pictures of the gardens (which themselves are spectacular), and there’s a good selection daily specials for a hearty lunch together with a selection of homemade cakes, locally-produced beverages and alcoholic drinks. What did you order – and what was it like? I selected the Fathers Day Special (don’t expect to get it every day!) of meat pie with new potatoes and mushy peas, together with a pint of locally-brewed ale. My partner chose the Smoked Mackerel, which was served on a bed of salad. The mackerel looked wonderful (there was plenty of variety on the plate) and I was told it tasted delicious. My pie was piping hot, and came with the added bonus of being served with a proper gravy boat of fantastic onion gravy. Both of us followed our lunches with a portion of Chocolate Fruit and Nut slice, which was a real home-made delight. How was the service? All the staﬀ were nicely dressed and very friendly in helping us make the right choice from the menu. What’s your overall verdict? The choice food and drink is very impressive (there’s something to suit everyone) and it is all of a very high standard. It’s also worth noting that you can eat outside in the wonderful gardens on those precious sunny days. Would you recommend it? If you’re looking for a good value, very tasty lunch in a lovely atmosphere and a beautiful setting, then Peckover House is ideal. Before you suddenly decide to treat yourself tomorrow, please note that Peckover House is open at the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and the Reed Barn tearoom itself is open from 12noon to 5pm.

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LocalTastes Selected by Gill Denison

LAKENHAM CREAMERY Norwich | 01603 620970 Established in 1921, Lakenham Creamery makes truly lovely ice cream. Don’t take my word for it – they’ve won over 120 awards, and you’ll find their ice cream in some of London’s top department stores. Absolutely fabulous. Try the Cointreau Mandarin, Stem Ginger or Vanilla & Black Cherry. BOOJA-BOOJA Brooke | 01508 558888 Ice cream with a real difference – it’s dairy-free, gluten-free, soya-free, organic and gloriously scrumptious. Booja-Booja’s wonderful Alternative to Dairy Ice Cream is currently available in five flavours. More please! For starters, try the Keep Smiling Vanilla M'Gorilla or the Coconut Hullabaloo.

t doesn’t matter how grey the skies are, how short the summer, or how long you’ve been wearing that North Face ﬂeece for – Norfolk’s beaches still look fantastic in July, and there’s nothing better than enjoying them with some locally-made ice cream. Devon and Cornwall may make a big song and dance about their clotted cream cones, but Norfolk produces some of the best ice cream in the country. And while you’re trying to stop your ice cream blowing away on the coastal breeze, don’t forget that it looks (and tastes) just as good on your dinner table!

NORFOLK FARMHOUSE ICE CREAM North Tuddenham | 01362 638116 The Dann Family started Norfolk Farmhouse Ice cream six years ago, using milk from their very own Holstein Friesian cows and eggs from their free range poultry sites. It doesn’t get much more local than that, and the ice cream tastes all the better for it. Outstanding ﬂavours (there are plenty to choose from) are the Raspberry Pavlova, the Honeycomb, and the Liquorice, which is a lot nicer than you might think! ALBURGH NORFOLK LUXURY ICE CREAM Alburgh | 01986 788784 A wonderful discovery. The milk comes from a small local herd of Guernsey cows and the ice cream is made by hand in small batches using artisan ice cream machines from Italy. Don’t miss the Norfolk Strawberry (made with locally grown fruit), the Luxury Belgian Chocolate or the Coﬀee, which is absolutely delicious.

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THE BEST DAYS OUT IN NORFOLK With weeks of sunshine ahead of us and a whole county to explore, we asked 20 KL magazine readers for their favourite destinations for a day out in Norfolk. Thanks to everyone who made a suggestion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now we just have to fit them all in! KLmagazine July 2013

> Norfolk: 20 best days out

Snettisham Park Bircham Road, Snettisham

Although accurate, to describe Snettisham Park as a 329 acre working farm would do it a huge injustice. It’s a bit late in the year to see the lambs being born (make a date for 2014), but there are still plenty of exciting adventures to enjoy. Make sure you experience the 45-minute deer safari – a spectacular opportunity to actually meet the park’s magniﬁcent red deer herd. If you can’t bottle feed lambs, you can still collect fresh farm eggs (it’s a lot of fun) or take one of three wonderful walking trails. There are few things better than tucking into a home-baked cake on the terrace looking out over some truly beautiful pastures of cattle and sheep. You can even take your well-behaved dog (and the lead!) TEL: 01485 542425 WEB: www.snettishampark.co.uk

Oxborough Hall Oxborough

You’ll never forget your ﬁrst sight of Oxburgh Hall – it’s arguably the most romantic moated manor house in the country. Built by the Bedingfeld family in the 15th century, they’ve lived there ever since. You can’t fail to be moved by the fascinating Catholic history – especially the astonishing needlework by Mary, Queen of Scots, and the panoramic views from the gatehouse roof are stunning. If history’s not your thing, simply enjoy the woodcarving trails in the gardens and the sheer beauty of the place. TEL: 01366 328258 WEB: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Norwich Theatre Royal Theatre Street, Norwich

If you’ve never been to the Theatre Royal in Norwich, then shame on you. Fully renovated and modernised in 2006, this 1,300-seat art deco theatre features an extensive programme of opera, drama, musicals, music and family shows. The restaurant is great, and the theatre has excellent wheelchair access, and signed, captioned and audio-described performances. Oh, and it’s also a charity. There’s always something worth taking in, but if you want to go this month, you can experience the classic Evita (until July 27th). Not only has it got the fabulous Madalena Alberto as Eva, it’s also got Marti Pellow (remember Wet Wet Wet anyone?) as the Argentinian-born revolutionary Che Guevara. TEL: 01603 630000 WEB: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Go Ape Brandon

Okay, so it’s technically in Suffolk, but it’s so close to the border we didn’t feel like arguing (readers are always right). The UK’s number one forest adventure offers you the chance to live life a little more adventurously, bringing out your inner Indiana Jones (or King Kong). Take the 2-3 hour Tree Top Adventure (though there’s plenty more to do) and try not to do the Tarzan sound as you fly down zipwires, leap off swings and tackle tree crossings – whilst enjoying some of the most breathtaking scenery in the whole country. TEL: 0843 770 4505 WEB: www.goape.co.uk

Aylsham Show 26th August

The Aylsham Show is the largest oneday agricultural show in East Anglia, and it’s held in the beautiful parkland setting of Blickling Park. The show does an excellent job of promoting links between town and country, and is particularly noted for its show classes of livestock. Show jumping, cookery demonstrations, food and farming marquees, rural crafts, vintage tractors, classic cars, there’s always something of interest for everyone. It’s organised by a voluntary council of 40 and raises money for local charities. TEL: 01263 732432 WEB: www.theaylshamshow.co.uk

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SNETTISHAM PARK A Norfolk Working Farm with a unique 45 minute Deer Safari

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• Fun, tractor and trailer Deer Safari • See the new born deer calves • Visitor Centre and gifts • Tea Room and terrace with views • Spectacular Sheep Show • Bottle-feed lambs & collect eggs • Friendly farm animals including pigs, goats and ponies • Discovery & archeological trails

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Norfolk Lavender Lynn Rd, Heacham

Considering Norfolk Lavender is famous all over the world, it’s amazing that some local people have never been! Apart from the lavender gardens themselves, there’s the Lavender Oil Distillery, the National Lavender Collection, herb garden and Animal Farm – home to a range of unusual creatures from all corners of the globe. The gift shops are brilliant (try to resist taking something home with you) and the Lavender Kitchen Restaurant oﬀers you the chance to – quite literally – enjoy a taste of the lavender itself. TEL: 01485 570384 WEB: www.norfolk-lavender.co.uk

Church Farm Stow Bardolph

Just oﬀ the A10, the Rare Breeds Centre at Church Farm is a genuine delight. It also plays a vital role in preserving some very rare breeds. The people are lovely, but you can also make friends with a wide variety of tame animals and experience them at close quarters throughout the summer. Have a homemade lunch or bring your own picnic to enjoy in the special picnic area. Our favourites are the Manx Loaghtan sheep (they look as strange as their name!) and the charming Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs. Brilliant! TEL: 01366 382162 WEB: churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

Houghton Hall Houghton, King’s Lynn

Built by Sir Robert Walpole, Great Britain’s ﬁrst Prime Minister, Houghton Hall passed (through marriage) into the Cholmondeley family at the end of the 18th century. What more could you want from a family day out – a unique history and interior, an award-winning 5-acre garden, a contemporary sculpture park, one of the largest private collections of model soldiers in the world, a playground, restaurant, and a gift shop. Of course, this year (until September 29th anyway) the Hall is hosting a spectacular display of paintings from the house which were sold to Catherine the Great in 1779 and haven’t been seen in Norfolk for over 200 years. Truly unmissable. TEL: 01485 528569 WEB: www.houghtonhall.com

Wayland Show Watton

After last year’s show was (literally) washed out, it’s great to see that the 140th Wayland Agricultural Show will take place on Sunday 4th August. Apart from the livestock competitions, there’s a huge amount to enjoy. Don’t forget to have a beer overlooking the main ring and feast at the many food outlets around the showground. Some of the most popular attractions are the Brandon District Mini Steam Engines, vintage tractors and the famous Meirion Owen ‘Quack Pack’ duck herding demonstrations (as good as it sounds!) TEL: 07789 796937 WEB: www.waylandshow.com

Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens Pensthorpe Road, Fakenham

Set in the heart of the countryside (it’s actually in the beautiful and tranquil Wensum Valley), Pensthorpe is an award-winning mix of meandering nature trails and beguiling woodland walks, and a showcase for British wildlife and nature conservation. It’s a brilliant place to visit, with beautiful gardens and spectacular wildlife. Whether you choose to try your hand at pond-dipping, wander around the lakes and trails, investigate the numerous projects helping to protect endangered and vulnerable species, or simply enjoy the delights of some superb home-cooked food and the amazingly well-stocked gift shop, Pensthorpe is a great place to visit all year round. TEL: 01328 851465 WEB: www.pensthorpe.com

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The Distillery - see the old stills along with the new where we now distill the lavender and rosemary oil. Working in season.

FREE ADMISSION The Garden Centre - open 9am - 5pm daily. Buy your lavenders, herbs, alpines and perennials. Walk over the bridge (spot the trout in the river) to the fragrant meadow gardens, a network of paths lead to an island retreat.

The Lavender Gift Shop Open every day 9am - 5pm two large shops with an extensive range of gifts and lavender products, there is something for all.

Animal Farm & Outdoor Play Area Open 10am - 4pm children, senior citizens £2.50 Adults £3.50 Family ticket £10.00

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Peckover House North Brink, Wisbech

An elegant Georgian townhouse with a wonderful walled garden, Peckover House is a real secret gem, a true oasis hidden away in an urban environment. The house was lived in by the Peckover family for some 150 years. Staunch Quakers, they had a very simple lifestyle – yet at the same time ran a successful private bank. Both facets of the Peckovers’ life can be seen as you wander through the house and gardens. It’s a fascinating trip into some local history you never knew existed. The gardens themselves are outstanding, oﬀering two acres of sensory delight, complete with an orangery, summerhouses, a croquet lawn and a rose garden with more than 60 species of roses. TEL: 01945 583463 WEB: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/peckover-house

Titchwell Marsh Titchwell

This RSPB reserve is deservedly popular – it’s an absolutely beautiful location. A walk from the visitor centre to the sandy beach takes you past reedbeds and shallow lagoons, which are often full of birds. You can sit on benches or watch from the spacious, wheelchair-accessible (and awardwinning) hides. A well-stocked shop has a wide range of RSPB gifts and books and a large selection of telescopes and binoculars – and there’s even a great selection of locally-made cakes to go with your cup of tea. TEL: 01485 210779 WEB: www.rspb.org.uk

RAF Air Defence Radar Museum Horning

This amazing museum likes to use the phrase “it’s bigger than you think” and it’s almost certainly what every visitor says after they finally finish their visit. Housed in the original 1942 radar operations building (it’s Grade II listed), the awardwinning museum has over 20 exhibition areas that cover the development and use of radar from early days to the Cold War and beyond. The Cold War Operations Room itself (above) is incredibly atmospheric, the interactive displays are outstanding, and a chat with the volunteers is highly rewarding. You’ll never get the hang of writing your name and address backwards on a clear perspex board and you’ll spend ages trying to figure out the Enigma codes. TEL: 01692 631485 WEB: www.radarmuseum.co.uk

Sainsbury Centre UEA, Norwich

The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is a fabulous art gallery and museum located on the campus of the University of East Anglia on the edge of Norwich. The whole collection comprises several thousand works spanning over 5,000 years of creative human endeavor, and includes important pieces by Jacob Epstein, Henry Moore, Alberto Giacometti, Francis Bacon and Pablo Picasso. There’s also an extensive selection of art from Africa, Asia, the Paciﬁc region, medieval Europe and the ancient Mediterranean. Stunning. TEL: 01603 593199 WEB: www.scva.org.uk

Castle Rising Castle Rising

One of the most famous 12th Century castles in England, Castle Rising is nationally important. In its time, the castle has served as a hunting lodge, royal residence, and for a brief time in the 18th century housed a mental patient. The most famous period in its history was when it came to Queen Isabella following her part in the murder of her husband, Edward II. Although the castle passed to the Howard family in 1544, the current owner is actually a descendant of the Norman baron who originally raised the castle. TEL: 01553 631330 WEB: www.castlerising.co.uk

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HOLKHAM Country Fair 27th & 28th July 2013

BECOME A VICE PRESIDENT! Enjoy the benefits of the exclusive enclosure at the east end of the Grand Ring, with private marquee, dining area, bar and lawn and reserved parking. Buy tickets online or apply by email to info@holkhamcountryfair.co.uk

The Sandringham Flower Show Wednesday 31st July 2013 (9:00am-6:00pm) PATRONS Her Majesty The Queen His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales A beautiful event featuring over 200 trade and horticultural stands in a fantastic setting. Admission: Adults ÂŁ10.00 Children (16 and under): FREE tickets includes entrance to Sandringham grounds and museum but not the house itself.

Grand Ring including the Dancing Diggers, Terrier Racing, Birds of Prey, Scurry & Trials Driving, Aerobatics, Freefall Parachutes & Mounted Games. Two full days of country pursuits, rural pastimes and crafts: fishing, clay pigeon shooting, have-a-go events, gundogs and fairground. Fine Food Village and more than 200 trade stands for everyone to enjoy.

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Nelson Museum Great Yarmouth

The Nelson Museum is housed in a charming Georgian merchant’s house in Great Yarmouth and oﬀers a fantastic glimpse into the world of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson and the times in which he lived. You can explore Nelson's childhood in Norfolk, his career, famous battles and heroic death – and peek into his complicated love life! The interactive Life Below Decks display is excellent, and you can’t resist playing traditional ship’s games in the picnic area of the Maritime Courtyard (which also contains a Georgian herb garden). TEL: 01493 850698 WEB: www.nelson-museum.co.uk

Muckleburgh Holt

The Muckleburgh Military Collection is located on the site of the World War II and post-war Weybourne Anti Aircraft Training Camp (Winston Churchill visited in 1941) and was opened to the public in 1988. It’s now the largest privately-owned military museum in the UK. As you might imagine, it has a particular appeal to boys of all ages, especially the opportunity to go ‘tank driving’ in the FV432 tracked vehicles. The 25 working tanks on display include a Panzer P-68, a Soviet T-55 and the Canadian-built Sherman. TEL: 01263 588210 WEB: www.muckleburgh.co.uk

Holkham Country Fair Holkham Hall

It’s a fantastic setting, and a fantastic event. The good news is that after this year, the Holkham Country Fair should become an annual event. On Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July, Viscount and Viscountess Coke invite Norfolk to the Holkham Country Fair. With a spectacular Grand Ring featuring the Musical Drive of the King’s Troop, the Royal Horse Artillery and the Diggerland JCB Stunt Team (they’re called the Dancing Diggers, of course) plus a host of other exciting acts, no wonder it’s described as North Norfolk's most enjoyable day out. The trade stands and the Fine Food Village oﬀer plenty of opportunities for great shopping and there’s always a world of things to watch, try and enjoy. TEL: 01328 821821 WEB: www.holkhamcountryfair.com

True’s Yard King’s Lynn

An independent museum run almost entirely by volunteers, True’s Yard offers a unique look into social history, depicting the story in vivid detail of the old North End fishing quarter of King’s Lynn. The well-preserved cottages consist of just two rooms, and at one time (in cottage No.5) a family of 11 managed to squeeze into the tiny rooms – all 9 children slept in one double bed, while the parents had to sleep on the floor. A charming museum and a priceless (often overlooked) part of Norfolk’s heritage. TEL: 01553 770479 WEB: www.truesyard.co.uk

Norwich Cathedral Norwich

For over 900 years the awesome beauty of this Norman building has reached out and touched people, speaking to them of God’s glory and his love for each one of them. The architecture of Norwich Cathedral is justly famous, its history fascinating and its collection of art and objects is outstanding – don’t miss the cloister’s 1,000 carved and ornately painted bosses. Fully deserving of its 5-star rating as a tourist attraction, the Cathedral remains central to the life of Norwich and Norfolk. Don’t miss the beautiful new refectory (2004) and hostry (2010), which were built on the site of their medieval equivalents in an £11million project involving local individuals, trusts and businesses. TEL: 01603 218300 WEB: www.cathedral.org.uk

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The majestic 20 acres of Stow Hall Gardens... They’ve been owned by the Hare family for over 500 years, and reward visitors with a feast of colour, a fascinating helping of local history and a truly beautiful exhibition of natural beauty

lthough Stow Hall Gardens are steeped in history (several of the trees and plants are themselves of historical value), they’re also being constantly changed and developed, restored and managed. They also play an important role in the life of the surrounding community, playing host to local groups as diverse as Stow Cricket Club, the local Brownies and Downham Crouquet Club. Memories of the past are everywhere – from the mulberry planted by garden designer John

Kennedy around the time of the French Revolution to the brickwork in the Dutch Garden, which came from the most recent Stow Hall, demolished in 1994 (it was actually the 3rd or 4th house on the site). KL Magazine was fortunate enough to enjoy the gardens in the company of Lady Rose Hare, whose enthusiasm, ideas and energy ensure this wonderful treasure trove of gardening gets even more beautiful every year. A true family garden created with a genuine love and passion for plants, Stow Hall Gardens oﬀers space, fun, and solitude – it’s a real local wonder.

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ABOVE: Stow Hall Gardens aren’t just a horticultural spectacle to explore and wonder over. Inside the walled Kitchen Garden, five different allotment holders use a variety of gardening methods in their spare time to produce a marvellous variety of fruit, vegetables and flowers.

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PICTURES: With over 20 acres to explore and discover, it’s almost impossible to pick a few highlights of Stow Hall Gardens, but here are just a few of our favourites. The original steps of Stow Hall (left, above) are a popular location for visitors who were carried down them as newborns in the days when the Hall was a maternity home. The Dutch Garden (seen through the window of the Sumerhouse, left, bottom) was restored using bricks from the old Stow Hall and sits on the site of a huge conservatory that once housed 548 diﬀerent plant varieties. One of the most unusual trees in the Gardens is the huge Fern Leaf Beech (above) whose branches have diped into the ground, re-rooted and have now sprung up again. The massive central tree – which was over 200 years old – blew over during a gale in January 2012.

STOW HALL GARDENS Stow Bardolph, Norfolk PE34 3HU Open: every Wednesday until the end of October from 10am top 4pm. Also open Sunday 21st July, Sunday 18th August, Sunday 22nd September and Sunday 6th October. Admission: Adults £3.50, children FREE www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

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Helping achieve the perfect balance between automated production and skilled craftsmanship, the Searle refrigeration units (above) and drying rooms’ hydraulic system (left) at Bow Brand International – installed by 4 Way Refrigeration System Ltd

The traditional craftsmanship of Bow Brand International and the technical expertise of 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd – a great example of two local companies working in harmony

ou’d think there was very little in common between a century of hand-crafted natural gut strings for the music industry and 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd. But visit Highgate in King’s Lynn and you’ll find two local companies working in perfect harmony. Bow Brand International supplies top quality harp strings to world-famous harpists and manufacturers all around the globe – and it’s one of only five companies on the entire planet who still make them by hand. “Our strings are prepared, processed, created and finished by hand at every stage of their six-week production period,” says Director Carolyn Clarke, ”but there are some steps that do require a little extra help.” Helping achieve a fine balance between automated production and skilled craftsmanship is where 4 Way Refrigeration came in, fitting Searle air coolers to the freezer rooms, and designing and installing hydraulic systems for the drying room racks. “Strings in the drying room are still

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hung and tied by hand,” says Carolyn, ”but the hydraulics have made life a lot easier and the process much smoother.” 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd have a huge amount of experience in supplying, installing, servicing and repairing all types (and sizes) of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. There’s a big diﬀerence between the needs of a single oﬃce and that of a major supermarket, but 4 Way Refrigeration have the expertise to tailor a solution perfectly matched to every customer’s individual needs. “We do have a maintenance contract

with 4 Way Refrigeration,” says Carolyn, ”and they’re always very eﬃcient and helpful.” It’s a sentiment echoed by 4 Way Refrigeration themselves. “Bow Brand is a real success story for King’s Lynn,” says Steve Simpson of 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd. “Although their quality products are famous around the world, they still work by hand and still use local suppliers wherever possible.” To discover how the eﬃcient service and reliability of 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd can help your business, contact us now for a competitive quotation.

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hornham is situated in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty famous for its atmospheric salt marshes and nature reserves. A delightful village of less than 400 inhabitants, Thornham has a great community spirit, evidenced by the raising of £1,280 for Tapping House Hospice at a village hall screening of Les Miserables in April. Need an excuse to visit? Try the Thornham Yard Sale on Sunday 28th.

itchwell’s had a church since the days of the Domesday Book, and despite some major changes (particularly in the 19th century) much of the original building survives. The medieval lead and wood spirelet is unusual, and inside you can find the head of a stone coffin (on the floor against the north wall of the chancel) – there are no markings on it and no one knows how long it has been there.

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Houghton’s history of wartime in miniature At Houghton Hall, hundreds of years’ worth of military history are depicted by thousands of tiny figures in one of the world’s largest private collections of model soldiers...

oughton Hall has much to attract the visitor – the current Houghton Revisited exhibition, the spectacular gardens, the herds of white deer, and the stunning house itself. But what seems to pass most people by is the fact that it’s home to one of the largest private collections of model soldiers in the world. The collection was started by the late Lord Cholmondeley in 1928 at Houghton and expanded over the years at Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire before the whole collection was assembled in Norfolk just after Houghton Hall first opened to the public in 1980. Comprising some 20,000 individual figures in a range of highly-detailed

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dioramas (with backgrounds painted by the late artist and modeller Ian Weekley), the collection covers major military moments and battles from the Battle of Culloden in 1746 to the Second World War. In addition to the turning points in history (no one can fail to be moved by the scene showing the Duke of Wellington meeting up with Blucher in 1815), the Collection contains some unusual figures too – from French ‘flat’ tin soldiers to a set of large wooden soliders that originally belonged to Napoleon III. Together with a fascinating collection of militaria, vintage helmets, regimental drums, prints and paintings, the Collection is one of the true hidden gems of Norfolk – and certainly deserves a place on your ‘must see’ list.

TOP: A small detail from the Collection’s mammoth Battle of Waterloo display, showing the British heavy cavalry charge at around 2pm on June 18th, 1815. The main protagonists of the battle are shown in these wonderful china figures (above) of Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington, also from the Collection. OPPOSITE: A detail from ‘The Fight for the Windmill’ (Franco-Prussian War 1870-71) showing the French colonial cavalry crossing a bridge made safe by the sappers in the river. Of interest is the woman riding side-saddle by the windmill – she’s a ‘vivandiere’ carrying brandy and cigarettes for the regiment.

THE PENINSULAR WAR (1809) A group of French hussars looting a peasantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm and driving his sheep and pigs over a bridge. The bridge has actually been blocked by a cartload of grapes (extreme right) by Spanish guerillas, who are about to attack the looters.

THE ALGERIAN WAR (1890) Beseiged in a mosque by Arab tribesmen, the French Foreign Legion is about to be rescued in the nick of time by French colonial cavalry, Chasseurs dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Afrique and Spahis.

THE CRIMEAN WAR (1853-56) A detail showing the famous Charge of the Light Brigade on 25th October 1854, with the 11th Hussars and 17th Lancers attacking the Russian batteries.

HOUGHTON HALL Houghton Hall is open until 29th September 2013 from 11am-5pm Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays. Note that last admissions are at 4.30pm. For details and prices, see www.houghtonhall.com Our thanks to Lord Cholmondeley for allowing KL magazine to photograph the Collection.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

FeetFirst

with Elizabeth Dutton

NEW FOR SUMMER 2013! Indian Henna Foot and Hand artwork

It’s bespoke, natura l, safe, and lasts for up to 10 days! For more details or to book an appointm ent call 01553 768 661

Taazgi – the Indian phrase for freshness!

HE FOOT CARE CENTRE in King’s Lynn is bringing you (and your feet!) a touch of the exotic this summer. We’re delighted to announce the launch our range of bespoke foot masks and creams made with very fresh ingredients (both of them need to be stored in the fridge) to traditional Indian recipes. At the same time, customers of the Beauty Centre will be introduced to face and hand masks and creams made the same recipes. All the ingredients used are fresh and the creams and masks are made on site. Each is made individually to the client’s speciﬁc skin requirement, and the ingredients are chosen carefully to enhance or repair the skin condition. After the long winter and the rather dull spring we’ve had, our feet (and our hands) are in need of some special care. Socks, boots and heavy winter footwear all takes its toll on the condition of the skin and nails. Dry and hard, cracked heels, together with

crumbly, discoloured nails are a common sight heading into the summer. No wonder unveiling our feet in the sun can be such a traumatic process! That’s why we’re here to help. Pamper your feet with a regular home foot session (if you don’t have a foot spa, a washing-up bowl will do perfectly). Add some Epsom salts to warm water and soak for up to 10 minutes, and exfoliate with a natural scrub (they’re available from THE FOOT CARE CENTRE) or use a handful of salt crystals – simply rub the crystals

around the heel area and gently massage between the toes and onto the ball of each foot. Rinse your feet in warm water and apply fresh lemon juice to all the nails using a cotton bud or cotton wool. Complete your routine using olive oil. Once the oil has been completely absorbed into your skin, a touch of colour can be added to the nails – but please remember to remove the polish after a couple of days and give your nails a chance to breathe in between!

All you need to know...

ELIZABETH DUTTON is a qualified foot health care practitioner and trainer. Elizabeth and her qualified team offer treatments from THE FOOT CARE CENTRE, 4B Tower St, King’s Lynn, PE30 1EJ. For more information, details, help and advice please contact Elizabeth’s centre in King’s Lynn. You’ll find the Centre’s website at www.TheFootCareCentreKingsLynn.co.uk For details of how to train as a foot care practitioner please see the website at www.TheCollegeOfFootCarePractitioners.co.uk (note that the QR code on the right will also take you there) Finally, you can call us on 01553 768661 (clinic) or or send an e-mail to Elizabeth and her team at enquiries@thefootcarecentrekingslynn.co.uk

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A new standard of local healthcare Discover how Vida Healthcare can help you today...

ida Healthcare is an NHS partnership providing primary care services at three Norfolk health centres – the Carole Brown Health Centre in Dersingham, The Hollies Surgery in Downham Market and the Gayton Road Health Centre in King’s Lynn. As part of the local community we thought it would be good to tell you a little more about us, whether you’re already a patient or are thinking of joining us. Our philosophy is to provide top quality healthcare to patients in a cheerful, relaxed, low stress environment by an eﬃcient, amenable and accessible practice team who are well motivated, with a commitment to personal development.

If your problem is urgent and all routine appointments are booked on the day you call, our triage doctor will ring you back as soon as possible to see how best to help. This may be in the form of advice, a prescription, an appointment on the day with a nurse/doctor, or an appointment with your own doctor or another doctor at a more appropriate time. Our triage nurse and triage practitioner are both available every day to deal with minor illnesses such as sore throats, coughs, colds, ear and eye problems and other common ailments. If the nurse thinks you need to see a doctor, we will arrange for you to see one at the earliest opportunity.

> SHOULD I SEE A DOCTOR OR A NURSE? A large proportion of our doctors’ appointments can now be booked up to four weeks in advance (the remainder are available to be booked on the day). If your own GP is fully booked, you’ll be oﬀered an appointment with another GP.

> ACCESSING OUR SERVICES: Depending on where you live, we oﬀer a variety of ways for you to make appointments. In addition to telephoning or coming in during opening hours to make an appointment, we now oﬀer the following choices which are both available 24 hours a day, seven days a week:

SystmOnline: our internet appointments system. Please note that you will need to bring some form of photo identiﬁcation into the surgery to apply for this service. Patient Partner: our automated telephone booking system. > HOW DO I BECOME A PATIENT? If you’d like to become one of our patients, please visit our reception team at your local health centre. You’ll be asked to complete an application form and a new patient questionnaire so we can register you on our system. You can download both these forms in advance from our website and bring them with you when you come to register.

For more information on our services for you and your family please visit our website at www.vidahealthcare.nhs.uk

Join our team Receptionist / Clinical Assistant Due to retirement we have a vacancy for either a full-time Receptionist /Clinical Assistant (29.5 hours a week) or two part-time vacancies (15.5 hours each per week) Working hours are 9am – 5pm daily and 1 in 3 Saturday mornings 9am – 1.30pm. Wages will be according to experience.

We offer a wide range of ophthalmic and hearing services.

Applicants must be welcoming, polite and confident in dealing with the public. Able to work happily as part of a team, perform a variety of admin tasks and use the in-house computer system, after training. Conduct various optical examinations using our equipment for which training will also be given. It will also be a requirement to work extra hours as and when necessary for holiday cover.

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IF YOU THINK YOU MIGHT LIKE TO JOIN OUR FRIENDLY TEAM THEN PLEASE CALL IN FOR AN APPLICATION FORM AT RECEPTION. On completion please return to the practice with a copy of your CV marked for the attention of Andrea Coulson.

“Let us pause... the scene invites reflection. How many generations have passed away since the first possessor of the castle watched from its heights as we do now, the glorious sun sinking to his rest? How many suns have set, how many inhabitants of the castle have gone to their rest? Changing scenes flit over the imagination like optic illusions of fading pictures – the royal standard, the banner of D’Albini, the pennon of Montalt are proudly floating on the battlements; prancing steeds are in the courtyard, and the hall rings with the sound of festive revelry...” The History and Antiques of Castle Rising, Norfolk (1850) William Taylor Photograph by Ian Ward 78

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ABOVE: Film maker and animator Ian Harding (foreground) on the set of one of his tributes to No.73 tributes. Pictured behind him are Christy Chan, Ruth McGeown, Frances Harding (Ian’s sister) and Dug Ferguson. The famous door is actually a replica made by Ian.

Creating a new world: one man and his mouse A guitar-playing mouse, a gardening lion and a stately home owned by a couple of frogs. Welcome to the world of Zey the mouse, the animated creation of King’s Lynn’s Ian Harding...

hen Peter Jackson made his momumental Lord of the Rings trilogy in 1999-2000, he was helped by a production crew of hundreds and a vast amount of CGI – but the Oscar-winning director started in his back garden armed only with an 8mm camera and ﬁgures made from Plasticene. Ian Harding can sympathise with such humble beginnings – when the King’s Lynn based animator and ﬁlm maker KLmagazine July 2013

isn’t building sets, he’s writing stories and planning storyboards; and when he isn’t behind the camera, he’s busy editing the end results. Originally from Swaffham, Ian studied art and graphic design at college (where he was the first person to achieve a Triple Distinction) before working at Norwich Puppet Theatre for a couple of years, where he received a thorough grounding in set design, stagecraft and the joys of working with articulated figures. In his own time, Ian then set about producing three tribute

episodes of the children’s television show No.73 (“I’m probably the programme’s biggest fan,” he says) which ran from 1982-88 and starred (among others) Sandi Toksvig, Neil Buchanan, Andrea Arnold and Kim Goody. The project – which eventually saw the set take over most of Ian’s living space – attracted a great deal of interest from local media, and one of the episodes had a fund-raising premiere at Norwich Puppet Theatre. Eventually uploaded to You Tube, the 81

tributes have been seen in over 101 different countries and by members of the original television show. “They thought it was brilliant,” Ian smiles. Encouraged by that success, he then decided to create an animated series featuring a brand new character. Enter Zey, the guitar-loving mouse and his friends. Having started by making his cast of original characters from clay, Ian set about building the sets – the centrepiece of which is the imposing Chestnut Hall and its grounds. Taking over 10 months to build, the Hall is made from card, foam board, wood, paper, model railway accessories and a host of other materials. Like all great animators, Ian has a keen eye for improvisation. The decorative ironwork in Chestnut Hall’s fencing is made from curtain rings, and the compost in the flower beds is the result of Ian spending several hours emptying scores of tea bags. “I was a bit lucky when it came to the interiors,” Ian says. “It was only when I came to furnish the Hall that I realised I’d made the figures to roughly the same scale as a doll’s house. It made locating antique furniture and some of the finer details much easier.” He’s surrounded by separate room sets – including Chestnut Hall’s library and kitchen, Zey’s house, a churchyard and a shop. As for Zey himself, the mouse has already made a brief online debut in a series of promotional clips and test shots, but his first ‘real’ appearance will probably be in print form. Work on The Mystery of Chestnut Hall, a photographically illustrated children’s book, is now well under way and should be completed later this year. After that, Ian will be back to painstakingly capturing Zey and his friends frame-by-frame as he produces their first animated adventure. It’s a genuine labour of love, and Ian’s invested a huge amount of time and money in the project. Being the creator, writer, producer, cameraman and editor doesn’t leave him an awful lot of time. No wonder he’d like some help. “For just ten seconds of film, I need to take around 200 separate pictures,” he says “and for every one I’ve got to leave the camera and very carefully move a character’s arm or a leg. It would be very nice to have a bit of help to get Zey up and running!”

ABOVE: Chestnut Hall in all its glory (Ian found the windows the hardest things to locate) together with Zey at home (below left), an early storyboard, and a view of the entire set

To contact Ian and see some of his work in progress, search Zey the Mouse on You Tube.

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The game of thrones Excitement, glamour and the Australians too – it’s all at the third Norfolk Polo Festival!

t has all the excitement and glamour of the game of kings, and this year even the Aussies are coming to take part! The Coutts Norfolk Polo Festival takes place at Langley Abbey (near Loddon) on July 6th-7th and features England v Australia in an 8chukka match that promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Festival, which is shown on Sky Sports, features a host of other attractions in addition to the fast and furious polo – from childrens entertainments to a shopping arcade – and there’s always plenty of refreshments available. Gates open at 11am on both days and tickets (with a complimentary programme)

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are £10 for adults. Children (12 years and under) are free, and limited pitch-side parking is available on the days at £20 per car. The Festival is organised by Norfolk Polo – a professionally-run facility fully aﬃliated to the Hurlingham Polo Association that includes two grass pitches as well as a full-size arena. If you’ve never seen a polo match before, then you’re in for a real treat – it’s a spectacle you won’t soon forget! For further details on the Festival and for information on Norfolk Polo Club contact 01508 480400 or visit the club’s website at www.norfolkpolo.co.uk.

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“...the Norfolk landscape and coastline has a subtle beauty, but with the same edginess which you sense in certain places such as the Yorkshire Dales or Pembrokeshire. I try to convey something of these sensations in my painting...” Ann-Marie Ryan’s work can be seen at the Burnham Grapevine gallery in Burnham Market, Doric Arts in Holt, and the King’s Lynn Arts Centre. For a closer look at the work of Ann-Marie Ryan’s work – and that of her husband, the artist Kevin Ryan – don’t miss next month’s issue of KL magazine, available from August 1st.

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SURREALIST EYE Tuesday 16th July (10am-5pm)

ABOVE: Lee Miller in Hitler’s Bath – a photograph taken in Hitler’s Munich apartment in 1945

Join local art historian Anne Roberts in the Fermoy Gallery at the King’s Lynn Arts Centre for an illustrated lecture that gives a period context to the two Arts Centre exhibitions celebrating the work of Roland Penrose and Lee Miller. Penrose played a major role in introducing Surrealism to England and was an important collector of contemporary art. Together with his wife – the internationally known feminist and photographer Lee Miller – Penrose regularly welcomed famous names such as Picasso, Henry Moore and Max Ernst to their home. Anne’s lecture explores Surrealism in the context of English modern art during a period of tension and change in the 1930s, putting these two fascinating exhibitions in perspective. Tickets £6.50 (including tea/coﬀee and cake) available from 01553 779095.

OPEN GARDEN: THE WICKEN Sunday 14th July (1pm-4.30pm) As if our features on the Sandringham Flower Show and Stow Hall Gardens weren’t enough, there’s another horticultural delight to enjoy this month as The Wicken at Castle Acre is open to the public. It’s a very rare opportunity to enjoy this mature garden of six acres, which includes parkland and a really marvellous view. Just one of the highlights is the woodland area, where new planting gives a carpet of colour throughout the year to complement the stumpery. New summer borders have been created at the front drive, the kitchen garden has been redesigned and new roses have been planted round the house and the courtyard. Oh, and don’t miss the new collection of Japanese acers. It’s a stunning garden, so make the most of this opportunity to see one of West Norfolk’s true gardening gems. Directions: You’ll ﬁnd The Wicken south of the B1145 between Gayton and Litcham, signposted at the Massingham crossroads. It can also be reached through Castle Acre, going towards Massingham. Details: Adults £4.50, children free. Homemade teas are available. No dogs allowed. Proceeds are going towards helping provide two fully-equipped cycle responder units with trained responders for use at events when ﬁrst aiders need to reach a casualties quickly through crowds.

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CrossCurren s with Canon Chris Ivory, King’s Lynn Minster

different from anything I’d listened to before – in its own way, a revelation. That was a bit more than 50 years after its first performance and a bit less than 50 years ago, but in 2013 (its centenary year) it seems clear that it was a landmark in musical history. Some people love The Rite of Spring and others hate it (it doesn’t matter whether they’re young or old), but it certainly remains powerful and influential. The last 100 years has seen some terribly sterile blind alleys in musical development (and some of the most profound moments of musical creativity) and the same is very likely true of all previous centuries – it’s just that we’ve forgotten the cul-de-sacs of the past. But blind alleys or not, it’s important to keep exploring. It might seem odd that a Vicar could be enthusiastic about The Rite of Spring, which is a presentation of pagan revelry and sacrifice, but it’s not the story – it’s the music that’s the real power here. Music is able to lead us beyond ourselves – it’s communication beyond words, an expression of truth and beauty and feeling beyond definition. For me, it is the most spiritual of art forms because it only exists in performance. Just as Christians understand that God exists in the loving relationship of the three persons of the Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – so music exists in the relationship between composers, performers and listeners. But the really important thing for faith – and for music – is adventure and challenge. Religion or music that is purely nostalgia is dead. Church services or concerts that are just

reassuringly comfortable don’t get us anywhere. Both are potentially lifechanging, and both have the power to take us beyond ourselves, but both can trap us in habitual familiarity. The eﬀect of music is perhaps temporary; faith is a continuing adventure of discovery of the reality at the heart of our existence. Both are eternal. July is a particularly good time for music in King’s Lynn. Both the King’s Lynn Festival and Festival Too provide wonderful opportunities to try something diﬀerent. I think every good concert programme – like every good sermon – should include something surprising, even if it only serves to reinforce our appreciation of the familiar. Personally, I think it’s a bit sad there’s not much Stravinsky in the Festival, but there’s always the opportunity to hear new things, and the summer holidays are a wonderful time for new adventures. Whether in matters of faith or music, listening can be life-changing.

Igor Stravinsky 1882-1971

he first record I bought for myself was of Stravinsky’s music for the ballet The Rite of Spring. It was a stereo vinyl LP, which was state-of the-art music recording in those days. I should mention that my older sisters filled the record cabinet with the latest pop singles, so I didn’t need to search that part of the record shop, and the old Dansette was kept busy with the autochanger playing the Beatles followed by Elvis followed by Cliff Richard – or the Rolling Stones if someone was feeling daring! Stravinsky was my little rebellion, my bid for something that no one else in the household would dream of listening to. I’d heard a snippet on the radio and then a music teacher had told me that as a student, he had taken a wind-up gramophone together with some friends and a set of shellac 78s into the woods to listen to it! I also read about the riot at the Théatre des Champs-Élysées in Paris at the music’s first performance in May 1913. Who could resist? I took my pocket money to the shop one Saturday morning and found a budget recording – if memory serves, it was by Antal Dorati and the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. When the rest of the family had decided they had somewhere else to be, I finally got my turn with the record player. I put the record on the turntable and knelt down in front of the speaker to be close enough for the full effect (this wasn’t a powerful device). For the next 40 minutes, I was transfixed by what I heard. The power of the rhythms, the crashing harmonies, and the enticing tunes; it was totally

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