KL Magazine August 2013

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ISSUE 35 AUGUST 2013 PRICELESS

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t would be very hard to complain about the summer this year, although true to the time-honoured British obsession with the weather we’ve heard plenty of people wishing things could have been just a little bit cooler over the last few weeks. At least we’ve managed to spend more time than usual in the garden – although few of us will have got closer to nature than photographer Ian Ward, and just a few of his marvellous pictures of bugs and beetles (that’s his image of a Duke of Burgundy above) start on page 22.

Hunstanton’s always been a favourite summer destination – indeed, that’s the reason it was developed in the first place! – and we’re visiting the town this month (page 76). Once you’ve read about the joys of cockles and rock and seafood recipes elsewhere in this month’s magazine, you’ll find it hard to resist a trip to the coast as well.

As always, the area’s blessed with some truly gifted artists, and this month we’re talking to local writer Susan Young, local artists Kevin and Ann-Marie Ryan and the Westacre Theatre Company – who are currently transforming a popular local venue into a major cultural and arts centre. Enjoy the rest of the summer – and enjoy the magazine!

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AUGUST 2013

WHAT’S ON This month’s diary of forthcoming events

12-14 WESTACRE THEATRE COMPANY The stage is set for an exciting new era 16

THE BIG INTERVIEW We talk to chef Galton Blackiston

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THEN & NOW The changing face of King’s Lynn

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22-24 INSECTS: A CLOSE-UP LOOK Ian Ward’s photographs of a tiny world 29

PETS Help and advice with local vet Alex Dallas

40-42 HOLY TRINITY, STOW BARDOLPH A look inside a local treasure of a church 44-50 FOOD AND DRINK Recipes, reviews and recommendations

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52-67 INTERIORS A world of new ideas for your home 76-81 EXPLORER This month, we’re visiting Hunstanton 82-84 50 YEARS ON: WYMONDHAM COLLEGE A look inside the photographic archives 90-92 A TRUE ARTISTIC PARTNERSHIP The work of Kevin and Ann-Marie Ryan 95

SUSAN YOUNG We meet the writer from South Wootton

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MY KL The page made by KL magazine readers

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CROSS CURRENTS Canon Chris Ivory’s look at local life

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50 YEARS AGO: On 28th August 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington during a civil rights rally attended by approximately 200,000 supporters

Saturday 24th to Monday 26th MEDIAEVAL SPECTACULAR Pensthorpe (10am-5pm) Back by popular demand, this special event takes you back in time with a life-size Viking long boat launched from the shores on one of the lakes before hitting land for battle re-enactments, jousting, wood turning, a Mediaeval market, archery demonstrations and traditional children’s entertainment. This is Norfolk’s largest historical reenactment and brings to life the sights and smells of this fascinating era. Entry price is included in the normal admission prices. For details call 01328 851465.

Until Saturday 31st HERALDRY PAST AND PRESENT Oxburgh Hall (11am-5pm) A great chance to see something special that few have seen up close with this fascinating exhibition exploring the important role of Sir Henry Bedingfeld (the current baronet) as Norroy and Ulster King of Arms. Normal admission prices. For details, call 01366 328258.

Until Friday 23rd ART EXHIBITION FRAMIN’ ART 15 High Street, Downham Market PE38 9DA Spectacular originals and matted prints in a range of media by award-winning wildlife artist David Cook. Plus beautiful watercolours

by Malcolm Allen, atmospheric oils by Mark Whittle Bruce and watercolours by local artist Derek Norris. This month Framin’ Art is also exhibiting wood-turned items by Mervyn Trundle.

PLUS! KANDINSKY FOR KIDS Tuesday August 20th 10am-11.30am and 12.30pm-2pm A special painting workshop for children aged 7-12 based on the work of Wassily Kandinsky. £5.00 including materials. Places are limited, so booking is recommended. Please see the Framin’ Art website (below) for details of other classes starting in the near future.

For more information and details, telephone 01366 382002, e-mail enquiries@framinart.co.uk or visit www.framinart.co.uk

Saturday 24th to Monday 26th FENLAND COUNTRY FAIR 2013 Stow Cum Quy (9am-5.30pm) The Fenland Country Fair is an experience not to be missed. It’s a true celebration of life in the British countryside, and a haven of quintessential country charm all brought together in one place.

There are main ring events all day every day, plus a wide selection of national traders of country clothing, equipment and crafts. Treat yourself to some delicious locally-grown refreshments and sample the wonderful produce for sale – and don’t forget the ever-popular beer tent and the plentiful activities for all the family to join in. If you haven’t been before, you’ll find Stow Cum Quy off J35 of the A14.

Tickets £10 for adults, while children under 11 are free. Dogs are always very welcome, and more information can be found by telephoning 01485 528954 or visiting www.fenlandfairs.com

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Thursday 8th HEARTBREAK PRODUCTIONS PRESENT: DRACULA Glebe House School, Hunstanton (7.30pm) Britain’s premier open air theatre company presents an atmospheric performance of Bram Stoker’s classic story. Gates open at 5.30pm for picnics before the performance. Please bring chairs, rugs, picnics and wine – there’ll be a prize for the person wearing the best gothic costume. Tickets £10 (adults), £7.50 (concessions) and £5 (under 16s) available online from www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk or from Hunstanton Tourist Information Centre on 01485 532610. For more information call 01485 534481. Note the performance is rated PG.

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Monday 26th AYLSHAM SHOW Blickling Park (opens 8am) The Aylsham Show is the largest one-day 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. There’s always something of interest for everyone. It’s organised by a voluntary council of 40 and raises money for local charities.

Admission £13 (adults) with accompanied children aged under 16 free. Car parking is also free. For details, call 01263 732432 or visit the website at www.aylshamshow.co.uk

Wednesday 21st OUTDOOR THEATRE: TREASURE ISLAND Holkham Hall (6.15pm) Take your family on a merry romp with this swashbuckling musical adaptation of Treasure Island. Suitable for all ages, the performance is interactive and full of laughs and catchy tunes.

Boys and girls are invited to come along in their best pirate fashion and have a photo taken with members of the cast.

Tickets: Adult £12.50, Child (216) £8.50, Family £38 (2 adults and 2 children). To book, call the Holkham Ticket Office on 01328 713111 see www.holkham.co.uk

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8 dates in August JOE ORTON’S LOOT Westacre Theatre (7.30pm) David Connor directs Joe Orton’s 1965 play Loot (described as ‘an outrageous farce’), with performances on Friday 16th, Saturday 17th, Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th, Thursday 29th, Friday 30th and Saturday 31st.

Tickets £16 (£12 on Thursdays).

To book, call the Box Office on 01760 755800 or visit www.westacretheatre.com

Friday 9th to Sunday 11th BRANCASTER CAMERA CLUB ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2013 Brancaster Staithe Village Hall (10am-5pm) A brilliant exhibition of beautiful photography in a lovely setting – what more could you want? All the highly-talented members of Brancaster Camera Club submit the best of their year’s work, which is judged by an external judge (this year’s exhibition will be judged by Daphne Hanson CPAGB, APAGB). The winning photograph in 2012 was this atmospheric still life of garlic by Robert Heppell of Fakenham. Entrance is free, and for more information, please contact Wendy Calow on 01553 674725.

Sunday 4th WAYLAND SHOW 2013 Watton (from 10am) As well as 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 and the famous Meirion Owen ‘Quack Pack’ duck herding demonstrations (as good as it sounds!) Tickets £10 adults, £4 children (5-16), £8 concessions, £25 families (2 adults and 2 children). For details, call 07789 796937

Saturday 3rd to Saturday 10th FOUR SEASONS BY BARBARA KING Old Warehouse Gallery, King’s Lynn Arts Centre (10am-5pm) An exhibition of Norfolk landscapes by well-loved artist Barbara King, featuring paintings of the coast and countryside in west Norfolk – together with some new paintings of the Wash at King’s Lynn . As Barbara herself says, it’s the chance to “journey through the stark colours of winter on snow-laden lanes... stroll through the fresh hues of spring among vibrant green shoots and cowslip meadows... and go forward headlong into the pulsating light of summer with the strengthening sun...”

For more details, please see www.barbaraking.co.uk.

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JOOLS HOLLAND Holkham Hall Saturday 24th The magnificent setting of Holkham provides the backdrop to one of the most spectacular concerts of the summer when Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra plays there on 24th August.

The concert stars Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, with special guest Roland Gift (the voice of Fine Young Cannibals) and guest vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall.

If you haven’t got a ticket yet, best call Holkham on 01328 713111 or the 24-hour hotline on 0844 209 7364. Tickets are £37.50 (no concessions) and the show is being presented by LIVE Promotions Events Ltd by arrangement with One Fifteen.

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LEFT: Westacre Theatre’s Isobel Smith and Andy Naylor look forward to an exciting new era in the theatre’s development. The second stage – creating an exciting new creative and working space – is now nearing completion (below), while the next phase will see the creation of a fabulous new theatre-in-the-round. Happily, the distinctive Methodist chapel (above) will still have a part to play in the future venue.

“For the last few years, everyone’s endeavours have been hampered due to lack of space,” says Andy, “so we’re really looking forward to all the possibilities the new areas will open up to all the many people who use the venue.”

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ABOVE: The next stage of development at Westacre Theatre takes shape. This phase (circled in red on the plan below) is just the start of a major programme to create a complete theatrical and creative workspace, including a 150-seat theatre-in-the-round

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Setting the stage for the future...

The Westacre Theatre Company have some big ideas waiting in the wings. A major programme of redevelopment and expansion is set to make it a major cultural venue for the whole of Norfolk

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est Acre is a lovely and tranquil spot three miles north of Swaffham, home to less than 300 people.

It seems a peculiar place to find a successful, popular and award-winning theatre - and even more so when you learn the theatre’s currently undergoing a series of major developments that will establish it as one of the region’s very best creative spaces.

From its days performing Shakespeare outdoors in the grounds of Abbey House in West Acre to the time it moved into a redundant Methodist chapel, the Westacre Theatre Company has built a reputation for delivering a diverse range of first-class drama and a commitment to discovering and nurturing local talent.

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finally taking shape. The recent changes to the foyer, bar and kitchen areas were just a taster of what to expect when the autumn performance season opens next month.

Now in its final stages of completion, the latest phase of the development will give the theatre a fabulous new rehearsal and creative space. It will also provide a purpose-built home for Westacre’s popular workshops for young people, and an ideal location for new initiatives such as daytime art classes and Christmas craft fairs.

Significantly, it will also enable the theatre to be open during the day, opening up a whole new world of opportunities.

And that’s not even the end of the story. The next phase of development will see the creation of a spectacular 150-seat theatre-in-the-round, taking Westacre Theatre back to its central

ABOVE: The hugely-popular a cappella musical group Barbershopera returns to Westacre Theatre in October with an ingenious reinvention of The Three Musketeers

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ABOVE: Director Mike Bernardin working with the cast during a rehearsal for Westacre’s recent production of Harold Pinter’s Betrayal

staging roots and fulfilling the dreams of the dedicated team behind it.

“It’s a marvellous time for us,” says Artistic Director Andy Naylor, “and it’s been wonderful how many people and organisations have helped and supported us. Being finally free of any space restrictions will open up all sorts of exciting new directions for us.”

The work is being financed through a number of fundraising events and the generosity of public and private groups and individuals, including the Garfield Weston Foundation, the Rural Development Programme, the Paul Getty Jr. Charitable Trust, the Shears Foundation – and a generous donation

by Henry Birkbeck.

“I think one of the reasons we’ve been so well supported in our fundraising is that we don’t just serve a local community,” says Administrative Director Isobel Smith. “We’ve always worked hard to ensure Westacre Theate is for everyone. People come from all over Norfolk – and further afield – to see us, and we’re in an ideal location to reach the whole county.”

And there’s a lot of demand for the company’s varied programme of classic and contemporary drama, song and dance, comedy, creative workshops and reading groups.

As the latest phase of development nears completion this month, Westacre

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Theatre will be performing Stephen Schwartz’s acclaimed musical Godspell (until August 3rd) and Joe Orton’s dark farce Loot (August 16th-31st).

And the new-look theatre gets off to a glittering start with a typically-varied programme that includes visits by the Reduced Shakespeare Company in September and the multi award-winning musical comedy group Barbershopera in October.

Home-grown performances include Camilla Falconbridge’s modern reinvention of The Country Wife (originally written in 1675) in October and Andy Naylor’s own production of Ronald Harwood’s Quartet in November. Oh, and if all that wasn’t enough, the BFG is coming for Christmas!

“An enormous amount of work has gone into making our aspirations come to fruition in such an exciting way,” says Andy Naylor, “and with our new facilities we’ll soon be looking forward to welcoming many more people to the wonders of Westacre Theatre.”

ABOVE: Westacre’s autumn programme starts with one of the world’s best touring comedy troupes. The Reduced Shakespeare Company have been called the bad boys of abridgement, and their performance of all Shakespeare’s 37 plays in 97 minutes is as unforgettable as it is fast-paced.

WESTACRE THEATRE River Road, Westacre King’s Lynn PE32 1UD Box Office: 01760 755800 Web: www.westacretheatre.com

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The Big Interview

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GALTON BLACKISTON Galton Blackiston is a nationally-recognised chef, and the restaurant of his Morston Hall hotel (two miles from Blakeney) is Michelin starred and has 3 AA rosettes in addition to a hatful of other awards. He also reached the 2006 final of the Great British Menu, representing the Midlands and East of England. It comes as something of a surprise, then, to learn that Galton never formally trained as a chef, starting his culinary career by selling his own cakes and preserves on a market stall in Rye! KL MAGAZINE: What was the original inspiration behind Morston Hall?

GALTON BLACKISTON: Simply coming back to Norfolk, the place of my birth.

KL: What does your day-to-day role entail?

GB: Working in the kitchen and promoting Morston Hall.

KL: The Times rates Morston Hall highly in its top 100 restaurants. What’s the secret ingredient of your success?

GB: Hard work, a great team in the kitchen, and motivated front of house staff.

KL: What's the most rewarding part of your job?

GB: Having happy guests!

KL: What’s been your greatest achievement in 21 years at Morston Hall?

GB: There have been too many to single one out, but I think I’m proudest of our Michelin star.

KL: What have you learned from your work?

GB: That you need to work hard to succeed – and that you learn something new every day.

KL: What do you like best about West Norfolk?

GB: That’s easy – the coast.

KL: In your free time, how do you like to relax?

GB: I love watching Norwich City Football Club, and I really enjoy watching my sons playing sports.

KL: What’s your favourite meal?

GB: A perfectly cooked roast.

KL: Who’s your biggest inspiration?

GB: I have a lot of people who have inspired me, but the most important are probably my wife, my father and Michel Roux senior.

KL: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

GB: Don’t watch the clock, keep your knives sharp, and never sit back and rest on your laurels.

KL: Tell us something about yourself that would surprise people...

GB: I love a McFlurry!

For details of Galton’s cookery demonstrations and classes, visit the Morston Hall website at www.morstonhall.com.

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History

West Norfolk: Then and Now

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A LITTLE NELSON STREET MYSTERY when George Plunkett took the photograph at the top on 12th August 1935, he was more interested in the fine Georgian architecture than the little sign in the open doorway.

To the best of our knowledge, the corn merchants firm of Gregorys & Hampson closed at the end of 1904,

some 30 years before the photograph was taken. Did that sign really stay in place for a generation – or was the company still operating in the 1930s?

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.

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King’s Lynn Audi: new faces and new models..

With a new Sales Manager, new Audi models and some very special offers, there’s never been a better time to visit King’s Lynn Audi

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t’s no surprise there’s an air of excitement at King’s Lynn Audi at the moment – not only is the company getting ready for next month’s new registrations and the arrival of some stunning new Audi models, but the arrival of new Sales Manager Fraser Burdett (left) has everyone looking to the future with enthusiasm. With over 6 years’ Audi experience, Fraser has come to King’s Lynn from elsewhere within the familyowned and family-run Marriott Motor Group.

“It’s a very exciting time to be joining the successful team here,” he says. “I’m really looking forward to growing our local presence and building relationships with all our customers – making a visit to King’s Lynn Audi an enjoyable, personal experience for everyone.”

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A1 currently available from only £199 per month (with 5 years free servicing), and the award-winning Audi A6 now available from only £299 a month.

If that wasn’t incentive enough to visit Fraser and the team, next month sees the long-awaited arrival of the stunning Audi A3 saloon (above) together with the highly-rated Audi S3.

“I’d like to invite everyone to pay us a visit,” says Fraser. “Whether you’re thinking of buying a car in the next year or the next five years – just come along to say hello and enjoy a test drive. There’s a lot waiting to be discovered at King’s Lynn Audi –and we’re always pleased to see you!”

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Getting closer to the world of the insect They’re some of the smallest creatures on earth, but they’re also some of the most fascinating – and arguably they’re the most spectacular. Ian Ward gets up close to the world of the insect...

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nsects are among the most diverse groups of animals on the planet. There are over a million described species, and over 50% of all known living organisms are insects. Since scientists currently estimate about four million species are waiting to be discovered, insects could well represent over 90% of life on Earth.

It’s a sobering thought, especially as we often see them as pests and reach for the insecticide.

Yes, some insects damage crops and some spread diseases – but most perform complex ecological roles, and some (silkworms and bees) are even economically beneficial All of them, however, are essential parts of the wider biosphere – without them, we certainly wouldn’t be here.

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BEAUTIFUL DEMOISELLE (opposite) is a damselfly you’ll find around fastflowing waters, and despite its name it’s the male that’s the more attractive.

Although the insect’s larvae go through 10-12 different stages to develop, the adult animals live for only one season, having a lifetime of only 40-50 days.

SCORPION FLY (right) is a strangelooking insect found in gardens and hedgerows, and it’s particularly fond of nettles and brambles. Although it sports a somewhat fearsome tail (hence the name) it doesn’t sting. During courtship, the male will bring the female suitable presents, and one of its most endearing habits is that instead of finding its own food, the Scorpion Fly will often happily raid the contents of spider nests.

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RED SOLDIER BEETLES are really popular with gardeners as a natural way of controlling insect pests. Despite their name and aggression toward other insects, their chitinous armour is very soft – in Germany they’re called ‘weichkäfer’ (‘soft beetle’).

LADYBIRDS are technically coccinellids, the family name being derived from the Latin word for scarlet. The common name of this popular insect comes from the days when the Virgin Mary was depicted wearing a red cloak. The insect’s seven spots (the most common pattern in Europe) were said to represent her seven joys and seven sorrows. And from that came Our Lady’s Bird...

HOVERFLIES can be found all over the world, on every continent except Antarctica, and there are about 6,000 species in the whole family. Despite their resemblance to dangerous insects such as wasps and bees, they are totally harmless to most other animals – it’s a purely defensive look to warn off predators.

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Taking a fresh view of air conditioning

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f you did need any convincing about the benefits of air conditioning, the last few weeks should have shown you what an enormous difference it can make – whether you’re working, shopping, or relaxing at home.

But air conditioning isn’t just a season-long technology we’re only grateful for during a few summer months.

“Our highly advanced units operate all year round,” explains Steve Simpson of 4 Way Refrigeration, “and they don’t just control temperatures – they also heat in winter and help maintain humidity levels and healthy air quality.

Being able to have a comfortable ambient environment all year round really can make a world of difference.”

4 Way Refrigeration stocks a large range of high-quality AA-rated air conditioning units which operate almost silently from a stylish design that makes them very inconspicuous.

Even better, 4 Way Refrigeration insists on using products with strong green credentials – which is good news for the environment, but also carries financial benefits. For commercial

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customers, the cost of installation can be written off against corporation tax, and domestic customers can save up to 70% on fuel bills thanks to the wonders of air source heating.

The system installed by 4 Way Refrigeration – Daikin Altherma – uses heat pump technology to take heat from the air outside (regardless of the actual temperature outdoors) and condense it into a liquid, effectively concentrating the heat for the central heating and hot water system within the home.

Even in winter there’s sufficient heat in the air to keep a home warm – and

it’s considerably more cost effective than other methods of heat generation.

“We can install air source heating in any building,” says Steve Simpson, “and because there are no emissions it can even be fitted to an internal wall. It’s a brilliant idea and it works fantastically well.”

Using cutting-edge technology to create a comfortable environment all year round, an environment that’s good for you and good for your pocket – it sounds almost too good to be true.

But it’s all in a day’s work for the professionals at 4 Way Refrigeration.

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King’s Lynn Koi is bigger and better than ever!

Having recently moved into purpose-built premises, King’s Lynn Koi now offer even more choice – whether you’re looking for freshwater or tropical fish, pond or outdoor plants, even reptiles

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hen visiting the North Lynn Industrial Estate in King’s Lynn the last thing you’d expect is a well-stocked Koi and aquatic outlet, but that’s exactly what you’ll find. King’s Lynn Koi has been in the business for the last 13 years, and has proved so popular and successful the company has just moved to new purpose-designed premises located just around the corner at Bryggen Road.

King’s Lynn Koi was created by local couple Chris and Sally Barwood to provide absolutely everything for local Koi and pond enthusiasts, quickly expanding to include indoor tropical and freshwater fish too.

The expanding product range saw reptiles arrive in 2005, and three years later King’s Lynn Koi welcomed the amazing world of Marine fish and

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invertebrates.

Chris, Sally and their experienced hard-working team are on hand six days a week (they’re closed on Wednesdays) and are dedicated to selling high quality products at affordable prices – all backed up with sound advice and first-class service.

The new purpose-designed premises home of King’s Lynn Koi has been planned to offer an even better service – the Tropical, Marine and Reptile areas have been doubled, whilst the addition of an outdoor space has allowed a larger range of pond and garden plants, along with an even wider choice of pond fish and Koi. King’s Lynn Koi is a one-stop shop for all your aquatic needs, whether you’ve got a small indoor aquarium or a huge Koi pond. Even if you’re at the planning stage and need some expert advice, Kings Lynn Koi is all you need to know.

Further information KING’S LYNN KOI, TROPICAL, MARINE & REPTILE Bryggen Road, North Lynn Industrial Estate, King’s Lynn Norfolk PE30 2HZ Tel: 01553 770005 Web: www.kingslynnkoi.com E-mail: sales@kingslynnkoi.com

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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...

Years ago, our veterinary marketing activity consisted of a Yellow Pages advertisement and an occasional newsletter we sent to our farm clients! Nowadays, a website is a must and we’ve just launched our latest update, with lots of information about pet health, behavioural issues and even pet passports. To visit the site, simply Google ‘London Road Vets’ and click on our site. You can also follow us on Facebook at London Road Vets, and we even have a twitter account @LondonRoadvets for snippets and updates about some of the more amusing cases and happenings.

It’s a great way for us to keep in touch with all our customers and their pets – we’re always happy to hear from you!

Reasons to be cheerful T owards the end of June, four kittens, about three weeks old, were brought into the practice by a concerned staff member from the Knights Hill Hotel. They’d seen the mother (a feral cat) looking after these kittens, but then noticed she hadn’t been back to feed the youngsters for three days.

Fearing the worst for the mum they kindly brought the litter into the London Road surgery – even leaving a donation towards the milk and food they’d need!

But what these kittens needed most was feeding and nursing throughout the day and night. Without a second thought, the receptionists at King’s Lynn rose to the challenge, taking on the task of three-hour feeds at the practice during the day and at their homes at night.

Shifts were organised to bottle feed the babies every four hours for the first two weeks, slowly decreasing to every six hours. By the time the kittens were

six weeks old they were all weaned, onto solid food very successfully, and all were litter-trained, highly-socialised and great fun. It’s been a great success with a quartet of very healthy kittens ready for new homes.

One of those new homes is with one of the receptionists who reared him, and another kitten has a new home with one of our nurses.

This is just one of the many stories of cats needing homes – our friends at the Downham Cat Protection Adoption Centre recently received a little kitten who had been found in a skip, which they have also managed to save.

It’s really heart-warming and it makes me very proud to see my staff members respond in such a magnificent way to a cry for help (in this case, four cries for help!) This instinctive empathy is something they show in their interactions with clients on a daily basis.

This buzz of pride more than makes up for the three weeks of slightly sleepy receptionists!

Your pets Many thanks to M Forest of Swaffham for sending this lovely picture of Charlie the cat enjoying what cats do best – having a rest! Now you know why they call it a cat-nap. Don’t forget to keep sending me pictures of your pets to Animal Matters at KL magazine, 18 Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1JW or you can e-mail them to editor@klmagazine.co.uk

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Three of the best from ECOnomy Windows...

With over 25 years experience in creating beautiful conservatory and window solutions, ECOnomy Windows offers a reliable, professional local service – and some of the most innovative products currently available.

Yes, you can still have a traditional conservatory – and you can be assured they offer the best in the business – but there are many more options open to you today, and here are just three of the best:

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LIVIN ROOMS offer the best of both worlds, combining the light and sky of a conservatory with the walls and ceiling of an extension. It’s a concept that’s truly multi-functional, creating either a wonderful space for relaxing or a busy family room.

The beauty of the Livin Room is that it creates a whole new dynamic to the space, allowing you to maintain light by strategically positioning windows all round or having brick piers to give a greater sense of solidity.

The use of Ultraframe’s Classic roofing technology, the increased styling and furnishing options and the improved thermal efficiency of ECOnomy Windows’ Livin Room add a whole new dimension to the idea of extending your home.

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SUPALITE TILED ROOF SYSTEM is the perfect solution if you feel your conservatory is almost too hot over the summer and almost too cold during the winter months. It’s a remarkable innovation that enables your conservatory to become a fully usable all-year living space with amazing insulating properties. Even better, the system has been cleverly designed to enable ECOnomy Windows to install it onto existing conservatory frames – and it can suit all roof styles from gabled and double hipped to Edwardian and Victorian. To ensure the tiled roof system complements 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 why colour-matching fascias, soffits and gutters are also avilable 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 glass roof vents to determine the amount of sunlight entering the room.

And with an interior choice of plaster or tongue and groove timber effect finishes, ECOnomy Windows ensure your conservatory looks as good on the inside as it does on the outside.

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LOGGIA AND ORANGERIES are an elegant and contemporary addition to any home, letting you relax throughout the summer – and enjoy a feeling of comfort and

Redefining the conservatory with exterior beauty and exceptional building design... warmth over the winter months.

ECOnomy Windows’ marketleading roof offers a striking perimeter ceiling all the way round the interior. Add some downlighters or audio speakers and you've got a truly individual touch. Although white remains the most popular choice of finish, ECOnomy Windows offers traditional and painted woodgrain effects in a wide range of colours from Golden oak to Chartwell green (you can also specify a different colour for the inside, so your orangery looks great from every angle!)

As for the glazing itself, it comes as no surprise to learn that ECOnomy Windows offers a wide range of options to suit your needs and the function of

your orangery – Low E Planitherm glass (as standard), self-cleaning glass, and solar control glass, to maintain a comfortable atmosphere in the room.

A brand new option offered by ECOnomy Windows is the opportunity to have tripleglazing. It’s an exciting development that has multiple benefits, but it’s vital the work is undertaken by a professional, credible company.

Three amazing new products by one professional local company.

If you’re looking for a new way of extending your home, or a conservatory with a real difference, look no further than ECOnomy Windows.

SEE IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT! Available on all three products featured here, ECOnomy’s complete CAD system enables you to see your ideas come to life on screen. This free design service lets you explore the options and experiment with different styles and colours – ensuring the end result is everything you’ve dreamed of!

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Fashion

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It’s late summer, but there’s still time for some style. Enjoy some timeless design and colour from the best of the region’s boutiques.

Something a little different for the last days (and evenings) of summer...

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Dress by Gina Bacconi ELIZABETH DARBY | Fakenham 01328 855312 KLmagazine August 2013

White Stuff Collection (from £17.50 to £49.95) GODDARDS | King’s Lynn 01553 772382 KLmagazine August 2013

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Everything Outdoor ABACUS MARQUEES

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Everything Outdoor - it’s more about a lifestyle than a range of clothing

Your special event is our special event.

Abacus Marquees provides both high quality frame marquees and traditional pole marquees, and have a wide range of furniture and accessories – including black Starcloth linings and Moroccan linings.

Great service, competitive prices, and the experience to make your dream day a reality!

Chalk Farm, Druids Lane, Litcham, King’s Lynn PE32 2YA Tel: 01328 701331 E-mail: info@abacusmarquees.co.uk Web: www.abacusmarquees.co.uk

New ranges arriving daily, mix and match and buy one get one HALF PRICE on all Alice Collins, Strawberry Bay, Pomodoro, Jack Murphy Spring / Summer range. Open daily.

The Reading Rooms, Holkham Village (Opposite Adnams) Norfolk NR23 1RG Tel: 01328 712120

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Lings Country Goods for all your country pursuits SCHÖFFEL | DUBARRY MUSTO | LE CHAMEAU CHRYSALIS | HUCKLECOTE TOGGI | DEERHUNTER SEELAND | HARKILA

Also stocking guns, ammunition and shooting accessories Heath Farm, Great Massingham, King’s Lynn PE32 2HD www.lingscountrygoods.co.uk | www.mortonatv.com telephone: 01485 520828

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The gym that puts your health and fitness first FLEX Bodyworks in King’s Lynn is packed with the very latest in quality fitness equipment and runs a complete programme of dance-based classes. Even better, it’s a gym for everyone...

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t the start of the summer, the number of people in the country joining a gym rose by a healthy 17% on the same period last year. It’s a sign of just how seriously people are taking their health and exercising today – and proof that gyms are now appealing to people of all walks of life and all levels of fitness.

That’s something very close to the heart of FLEX Bodyworks in King’s Lynn.

“We’re not called ‘the people’s gym’ for nothing,” says Trey Joseph, who opened the stylish training facility and fitness studio earlier this year. “We’re not just here for extreme bodybuilders

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and experienced athletes – we’re here for everyone. It doesn’t matter how fit you are or what you want to achieve – we’re here to help and support you every step of the way. And we’ll be here to celebrate your success too.”

FLEX Bodyworks is refreshingly spacious, and is equipped with the very latest cardio and muscle strength training machinery. There’s a dedicated bodybuilding and free weights area, a dedicated training area for women, a large studio for group classes, and there’s also plenty of parking right outside the door. But that’s not all.

Work has just been completed on a fabulous upstairs suite, which includes

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a second studio, a comfortable lounge area and an inviting juice/smoothie bar.

At the official opening next month (September 21st), FLEX Bodyworks will be welcoming athletes and gymnasts from USN (Ultimate Sports Nutrition) and inviting everyone to come and discover the facilities for themselves – there’ll even be a chance to sample a few classes!

“Our weekly dance-based aerobic classes are really popular,” explains Trey. “We offer Zumba and Booiaka, we run 30-minute mini-classes that focus on individual parts of the body – we even have stilletto classes, which help improve movement and posture when wearing heels!“ If you’re interested in what FLEX Bodyworks can do for you and your health, simply give them a call. You’ll be fully assessed, given a friendly tour of all the facilities, and receive a full and professional induction on all the machinery. FLEX Bodyworks will even give you a 7-day pass before you

decide what suits you best – just the gym, just the fitness classes, or both.

Suiting you best is what FLEX Bodyworks is all about. Trey and his experienced team take a genuinely holistic approach to health and fitness.

“Everyone should have access to a venue where they can train, exercise and get sound nutritional information in a relaxed and friendly way,” he says.

“Good health and good fitness levels are for everyone. Most people don’t realise that 98% of what you’ll achieve will be done outside the gym. We’re just here to help everyone incorporate better health and fitness into their lifestyles.”

It’s an admirable goal, but what makes FLEX Bodyworks different is just how friendly and relaxed everyone is – and how dedicated they are. Despite being among the very best in their field, the fitness instructors aren’t in the least bit intimidating. Now you know why it’s called the people’s gym!

FLEX Bodyworks

THE PEOPLE’S GYM WIN! A year’s membership at Flex Bodyworks Here’s your chance to win a year’s full gym and group fitness membership and discover the benefits of FLEX Bodyworks for yourself! To enter, simply answer the following question and e-mail it (before August 31st) to info@flexbodyworks.co.uk: What does the N stand for in USN? A: Norfolk B: Nutrition C: Network The winner will be contacted by e-mail after the closing date.

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Hansa Court, Lubeck Road, North Lynn Industrial Estate, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE30 2HN t: 01553 764 292 w: www.flexbodyworks.co.uk

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The extraordinary memorial of Randolph Hare Knight in the Hare Mausoleum Chapel. The epitaph (in Latin) contains a conundrum relating to his age – “I lived almost nine times eight years (if you take four away)” – and a touching reference to his physical presence. “I was small of body,” it reads, “but the neighbourhood said in body I was a pygmy, in good deeds a giant.”

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The history, faith and wonder of Holy Trinity...

The Church of the Holy Trinity at Stow Bardolph is a wonderful example of how important our village churches can be – it’s been an inextricable part of local people’s lives for almost 1,000 years

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tow is derived from the Old English for ‘holy meeting place’ and during the reign of Henry III (1216-72) the surrounding lands of this lovely spot were given to Lord Bardolf.

You see, even the name of Stow Bardolph contains some of its long and important history. And none of this is more apparent than in the wonderful church of the Holy Trinity.

The church resembles a living history book, telling the story of Stow Bardolph from the Norman base of the tower to the screen commemorating the marriage of Mary Hare to Tony Hammond in 1874.

Naturally, the church has lots to say about the Hare family, who were granted the manor under Henry VIII but

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didn’t move to the village until Stow Hall was built six years after his death.

The family’s greatest contribution to Holy Trinity has to be the Hare Memorial Chapel, built in 1624. It continues to draw visitors from around the world – on the day KL magazine visited, the last three entries in the wellused visitors book came from Cornwall, Texas and Vietnam!

Visit the church yourself and you’ll soon see the attraction. From the imposing and important memorials in the chapel (surely the best collection in England) to the beautiful details and carvings (such as the hare on the end of the choir stall (right)), Stow Bardolph’s Holy Trinity is a simply wonderful church. Full of peace, packed with history, it’s a genuine local treasure.

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LEFT: The plaque in memory of James Williams Adams, who was Rector of Holy Trinity from 1895 until 1902. Chaplain to the Kabul Field Force during the Second Afghan War, Adams displayed outstanding (and selfless) bravery during the Battle of Killa Kazi on December 11th, 1879. He was the first Army Chaplain to receive the Victoria Cross.

ABOVE: Holy Trinity’s tower is Norman at the base, but the lovely chocolate carrstone were probably added during the major refurbishment of the church that took place during 1850. The red brick buttresses are another later addition to the original building, which needed structural work as early as 1189.

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ABOVE: Part of the dedication to Sir Thomas Hare, who died in 1693 and appears in a wig and Roman armour.

It was a short-lived fashion, and this is the only example in Norfolk. Sarah Hare – the much-celebrated subject of the remarkable wax effigy (below) was his daughter.

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Kitchens with a touch of heritage Celebrating 50 years of quality, Bexwell Kitchens is rightly proud of its showroom’s heritage and the personal service it offers...

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exwell Aerodrome has an important place in aviation and military history, being home to squadrons flying Sterlings and Mosquitoes and (from 1944) base of the famous 635 Squadron and their Pathfinder Lancasters.

The aerodrome’s guardroom was built in 1941-42, and for the last 50 years has been the showroom of Bexwell Kitchens. A genuine (and exceptionally friendly) family-run business, Bexwell Kitchens offers a complete planning, design, supply and installation service – and a full range of quality NEFF appliances (they’ve been NEFF specialists for 40 years and are accredited Master Partners).

“The history of the building is very important to us,” says Mark Eves of Bexwell Kitchens. “We’re proud of its heritage and being based in an older

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building also helps keep overheads down and we can pass on savings to our customers.”

Bexwell Kitchens modify units and assemble carcases in their own workshop to offer a bespoke service saving time and money at the fitting stage. The personal yet professional touch is clear immediately on meeting Mark and his staff – wife Lynda, son Matthew and sister-in-law Wendy.

Every client and every kitchen is important to them.

“Our customers really appreciate that we listen to their ideas, needs and dreams, then turn them into reality,” says Mark. “We are totally independent and able to offer impartial, wellinformed advice.”

Call into the Showroom and discover what Bexwell Kitchens can do for you.

That’s a heritage well worth holding onto.

Further information BEXWELL KITCHENS Bexwell Aerodrome Downham Market, Norfolk PE38 9LT Open: Monday–Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 2pm-4pm Tel: 01366 382064 Web: www.bexwellkitchens.co.uk E-mail: bexwellkitchens@aol.com

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Cockles f you haven’t tucked into a pot of cockles somewhere on the Norfolk coast at least once this summer, then shame on you.

They’re one of our most traditional coastal delicacies, and are a great source of Vitamin B12, iodine and iron (they also contain a fair amount of protein).

Even if you have some aversion to the coast (or don’t like eating out of polystyrene cartons) then you’ll find live cockles at your local fishmonger – steam them the same way you’d cook mussels – and if that’s too much trouble you can find them preserved in brine or vinegar in most supermarkets.

You see, there’s no reason not to enjoy these tasty little bivalve molluscs. Mix them into a seafood pie, toss them into a salad, use them in a soup or risotto – you’ll be surprised just how good they are.

Best of all, cook up some spaghetti and mix up your cockles with some garlic, chilli, olive oil and white wine. Top it with some freshly-chopped parsley and you’ve got a dish you’ll find in many restaurants in Italy (if you’d like the complete recipe, just drop us an e-mail).

Oh, and if you wondered why cockles were traditionally sold in pints, it dates from the time when they could be bought outside pubs in London. In the absence of scales, vendors used a pint glass as a measure.

Cockles? Same again, please!

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We have the freshest ingredients for your BBQ this Summer!

Lobsters and Cromer Crabs Local frozen game Local shellfish Fresh and smoked fish Brancaster oysters Hard-carved ham on the bone Free range eggs

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Extensive delicatessen counter with top quality Norfolk cheeses and olives from home and abroad!

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erfectly positioned in Norfolk at the junction off the A47 trunk with the A1101 bordering Cambridgeshire & Lincolnshire, just an hour west of Norwich, 20 minutes east of Peterborough & just north of Cambridge, Elme Hall is a strategic location for business meetings, conferences, seminars & product launches. Its fine architecture, well appointed bedrooms, extensive gardens and ample, secure, free parking makes Elme Hall the ideal venue for weddings, celebrations, get togethers & corporate events. London Stansted is just over an hour by road or rail from March rail station, pick up can be arranged from the airport or rail station. Food is available daily from 7am till late for residents and visitors, meals and refreshments may be taken in one of the restaurants, bars, coffee lounge or in the garden.

We provide first class accommodation to suit all budgets.

Jacuzzi spa bridal suites & luxury executive bedrooms A mix of doubles, twins and disabled rooms provided in the newly constructed 40 bedroomed lodge All double bedded rooms have high quality 5’ Kings size mattresses with large flat screen Freeview TVs Free WiFi access

Function & meeting rooms have varying capacities from just a few delegates to 530 in our galleried ballroom suiting any event, including: TV, DVD and Video, LCD projector and screens, microphones & PA sound system, and full catering services

Just off A47 Wisbech roundabout, 69 Elm High Road, Wisbech, Cambs PE14 0DQ | 01945 475566 TRAINS FROM WISBECH TO MARCH: 10 MILES KING’S LYNN: 14 MILES | PETERBOROUGH: 22 MILES

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INGREDIENTS For the Halibut: 4x 125g Halibut fillet Dash of rapeseed oil Knob of butter Maldon salt For the Vegetables: 8 Baby turnips (½cm of green left on) 8 Round radishes 8 Small cauliflower florets (same size as radishes) 1 Medium red onion, quartered into ‘petals’ 1 Carrot, sliced into ‘buttons’ 2mm thick For the Marinade: 300g White wine vinegar 500ml Water 250g Local honey Juice of ½ a lemon Pinch of salt For the Avocado: 150g Hellmans mayonnaise 150g Crème fraiche 40g Lime juice 2 Ripe Avocados, peeled and stone removed 10g Wasabi paste Salt to taste For the Garnish: 8 Sorrel leaves, washed 1 Golden beetroot, very thinly sliced 1 Candied beetroot, very thinly sliced

Recipe by Eric Snaith Head Chef, Titchwell Manor Hotel 01485 210221 www.titchwellmanor.com

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Halibut with Honey Soused Vegetables, Avocado purée and Sorrel (serves 4) METHOD 1 For the vegetables, combine all marinade ingredients and bring to the boil. Add all vegetables and take off the heat, allowing them to cool in the liquid.

2 For the avocado, combine and purée all of the ingredients in a blender, mix until smooth, pass through a fine mesh sieve, and season with salt to taste.

3 For the halibut, pre-heat the oven to 200c. Heat a non-stick frying pan until hot, add a little rapeseed oil and place the halibut in the pan (skin side up) and turn down to a low to medium heat. Leave the halibut until golden brown underneath, then turn onto a baking tray, skin side down. Season with Maldon salt, put a small knob of butter on top, and cook in oven for 1-2 minutes. When you’re able to easily peel the skin off, the halibut is cooked perfectly.

4 To serve, bring the vegetables up to the boil. Smear avocado on the base of the plate, add the sorrel leaves, then place the warm vegetables on the plate and top with the halibut. Finish with slices of raw beetroot.

Halibut works well with this dish, but the garnishes are very versatile and work with most fish, especially Seabass and Turbot. The marinade is a great recipe and works with lots of different vegetables, and is particularly enhanced by using local honey. Ours is from Brancaster. We also use a lot of fresh sorrel – it grows really well in our herb garden and is definitely a good one to plant at home.

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Good at penalties.

Not bad at brewing.

Brilliant at interior design.

The Germans are coming to Town & Country.

Big changes are afoot at Town & Country as our showroom gets the red, gold and black carpet ready to welcome some of the best kitchens and bedrooms in Europe. Brilliant designs and outstanding quality from Germany together with the first-class and professional service of Town & Country. The perfect allies. At last.

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RestaurantReview KL magazine enjoys a delightful summer evening of great service and fabulous food thanks to the Duck Inn at Stanhoe...

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he Duck Inn can found on the left just as you pass the impressive looking duck pond in Stanhoe on the Burnham Market road – it has a nice sized car park at the side with a large overspill one at the rear.

On entering you’ll find the restaurant has been beautifully decorated in a modern style whilst retaining the low ceiling charm of days gone by. We were impressed from the outset – the Duck Inn has worked hard to achieve a sense of individuality and it’s a great success, from the colour-coordinated attire of the staff to the oil paintings and prints on the walls (some of which are availalbe to buy) and the freshly-sanded wooden tables.

It’s a lovely spot in the country to dine the night away – outside there’s a lovely beer garden with lots of tables and an impressive summer house which was full of people enjoying the summer sun when we visited on a Thursday evening, wishing to dine early then go for a stroll along the beach.

We took the only table remaining for that evening, so booking really is recommended to avoid dissapointment.

We were given the nicely-printed

menus (one of which was an strawberries and blackberries extensive list of specials) all surrounded by meringue rounds and demonstrating the Duck Inn’s sorbet, it left my partner licking her lips attention to detail. All the and full of praise. options were available that Together with a freshly-ground evening, and each main coffee to finish and a large glass of course is offered with a clever wine each, our meal came to £60, arrangement of ingredients which was excellent value for money. which release flavours that The Duck Inn has a lovely bar area really blend well on the palate. with a good range of ales and an We were offered something to nibble excellent selection of fine wines. The on whilst we waited for our main meals all use locally-sourced produce courses, so we chose olives served with (much of which travels only a few miles dips and a selection of homemade to the restaurant) and they’re cooked to breads which were fresh and warm and absolute perfection. made the olives taste delicious.

It goes without saying they made us Our meals arrived just as we finished feel very welcome, and I could easily our appetiser – I’d ordered Pan-fried spend the rest of the year returning to Sea Trout with toasted gnocchi, chorizo the Duck Inn to try everything on the sausage, heritage tomatoes and menu. rosemary pesto, while my partner For a really memorable dining selected the Arthur Howells matured experience, the Duck Inn comes very sirloin of Norfolk beef accompanied highly recommended. with flavours of mushrooms and onions, skinny fries and Mr H Mustard.

From the first mouthful, my Sea Trout can only be described as an explosion of flavours – and it looked as good as it tasted. My partner’s steak was equally well presented, and was soft and succulent to taste.

Soon after finishing our main course we were shown the impressive dessert menu. I’d really liked to have sampled everything, but chose the Pistachio and Polentia lemon cake, topped with fresh raspberries and dusted with fine sugar, which really complemented my meal with its citrus flavours and warm moist FOOD SERVICE VALUE texture. My partner chose the cleverly-named Duck’s Eton Clean – which looked so good it was a THE DUCK INN shame to spoil Burnham Road, Stanhoe, King’s Lynn it. A mixture Tel: 01485 518330 of raspberries, Web: www.duckinn.co.uk

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A traditional village inn offering luxury accommodation and fantastic meals – all freshly cooked using the very best local produce!

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Deli CaféReview Worzals Farm Shop and Café, ideally located on the A47 heading towards Wisbech was recommended to us by friends. They’d raved about the quality of baking ingredients and particularly the delicious, homemade cakes.

We went along to enjoy afternoon tea, and with a wide selection of sandwiches, scones and yummy cakes with unlimited teas and coffees, it certainly didn’t disappoint.

Trying the carrot cake is a must!

The staff were very friendly and helpful and considering the quality of the food, we thought it was great value for money.

The afternoon was made more enjoyable by strolling around the whole site – which includes a farm shop with many unique and locally-produced goods along with a homeware and garden centre.

All in all, it was a great afternoon. Work is currently being carried out to extend the café area to make way for a new bar and grill opening soon. If the quality is anything like the farm shop and café it will be well worth a visit!

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Masters of Rock

t’s amazing how something as simple as a hardened stick of boiled sugar could mean so much to so many people. Everything about a stick of rock – from the crackly cellophane to the paper picture of how the pier looked in 1974 – evokes the English seaside every bit as much as donkey rides and saucy postcards.

Rock is particularly British. Look hard enough and you can find it abroad (looking in places frequented by British holidaymakers is a good idea) but look even harder and you'll discover it’s been made in England.

The classic stick of rock dates from around the turn of the century, when a day at the seaside was the closest most factory workers could get to a holiday, and they wanted something cheap and cheerful to take home with them. According to legend, the equally legendary Victorian Dynamite Dick (he came from either Morecambe or Blackpool) took the already-popular ‘fair rock’ and added a ground breaking idea of his own – lettering.

Today, rock is available in all sorts of shapes and sizes – from fullsize English breakfasts to corporate giveaways and charming wedding favours. But go on holiday, and you can be sure that someone in the office will say ‘bring us back a stick of rock.’ Go on, treat yourself.

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Interiors We’re seeing a shift in the way people view their interiors at the moment. For instance, internal doors have gone from trying to find the most costefficient way to fill a hole to viewing doors as a piece of furniture. This has seen a shift to fullyfinished solid timber products, which has meant a shift to higher value products. Within kitchens and bathrooms people seem prepared to use their artistic flair more – with people introducing much more colour for units, worktops and splashbacks.

They’re also prepared to change both their kitchen and bathroom more often as trends change.

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Driftwood heart (£160) by Make the Most Of 01745 797647 www.makethemostof.co.uk

The Shoreline Collection (from £4.99)

by The Contemporary Home 02392 469400 www.tch.net

nterior style is as individual as you are. From coastal colours and natural materials to modern lines and chrome finishes, you’ll find Norfolk overflowing with great ideas for your home. There’s never been a better time for a new look!

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Londres furniture slipcovers and accessories (from £14.99 per metre) by Dekoria 07707 588359 | www.dekoria.co.uk

Desk chairs and Chesterfields are really popular choices at the moment. Both stand the test of time and will last for generations. Our Chesterfields use a traditional horsehair filling and are deep-buttoned for that unmistakable look and feel. People really appreciate the quality of hand-crafted furniture – they want something that’s built to last, with the best raw materials being used in the production. As with most items, quality is a little more expensive – but it’s worth it in the long term.

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As you’d expect, real stone has a great deal of longevity and its beautiful natrual looks means it can go perfectly with any style of kitchen from the classic to the contemporary. It’s wonderfully easy to maintain as well, and if you can’t mop up and clean everyday, don’t worry. Slightly darker and antiqued stone is great at hiding everyday, naturallyoccurring dirt whilst keeping the area looking great.

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The real beauty of iron interiors Incredible fences, amazing balconies, and simply stunning staircases – all expertly and individually crafted in iron...

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s it a garden fence or a work of art? Staircase or sculpture? Dining chair or design installation? These are the kind of questions you’ll be asking when you see the remarkable work of Wisbech-based Iron Designs. The family-run business with many years’ experience in crafting metal combines the finest traditions of the blacksmith with the creative genius of the true artist.

This is ironmongery at its most beautiful, the metal worked into flowing, organic lines and natural shapes with consumate skill and care.

And because every piece is individually designed and crafted by hand, every piece is totally unique – made exclusively for you and your property.

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Iron Designs can add a magical touch to virtually every part of any property – gates, fencing, balconies, exterior lighting, outdoor furniture, interior staircases, fireplaces, dining tables, lamps and amazing decorative items (to name just a few!)

Taking it one step further, Iron Designs can also incorporate natural materials such as timber and leather into the work, adding an extra dimension to the finished product. All products come complete with a 5-year warranty.

If you’re looking to add something truly exceptional to your home, discover what Iron Designs can do for you and your home – contact them today for a chat about the possibilites.

And be prepared to be amazed.

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Cotton tub chair (£395) and Pineapple floor lamp (£195) by Oliver Bonas | 0208 974 0110 | www.oliverbonas.com

Browns were fashionable a few years ago, but recently I’ve noticed a trend towards predominantly beige – but with clever accent tones Grey is incredibly fashionable as a wall colour, and the two colours work surprisingly well together. One thing that strikes me is the amount of ‘feature’ stair carpets we’re supplying and fitting. Stripes on stairs is still pretty fashionable, and we often border the stairs to give the appearance of a central runner – or to bring more colour into the area if the carpet is plain.

Grey is proving quite popular for floors too, but we’re still fitting the more traditional wood look – with a wood-effect quality floor tile, you can really make a statement, designing border work and feature strips, and offsetting the centre to give a room a completely new feel and visual size.

SIMON JOHNSON Simply Interiors | Wisbech 01945 476517

This bold, carved wood full length French mirror (£395) is the perfect addition to any dressing room, hallway or bedroom. At nearly two metres tall, the distressed purple colour makes it an eye-catching piece and the gold accents add a smart edge. Team with other brights for an eclectic look or let it steal the show by placing it in a soft white room.

The French Bedroom Company 08456 448022

Add a smile to your welcome with this doormat (£16.95) as your guests prepare to meet an utterly brilliant fabulously attractive couple. We think it would make a fantastic wedding or anniversary gift , and the lovely stiff coir bristles will also keep everyone’s shoes and boots clean.

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Firefox 8 twin-door multi fuel stove (£499) by Ludlow Stoves | 01584 861628 | www.ludlowstoves.co.uk

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Set of tea light lanterns (£30) by The Contemporary Home | 02392 469400 | www.tch.net

Multi-fuel and wood burning stoves have really increased in popularity over the last few years – in fact, increased demand was one of the main reasons we opened a dedicated showroom back in 2007. Top quality manufacturers such as Morsø and Charnwood work very hard to combine performance with looks, and today’s stoves are available in a huge range of styles to suit every home. Although the more traditional designs are still very much in favour (and they suit all ages of property), some of the newer, contemporary stoves are perfect for an ultramodern and chic look.

SHARON KETTERINGHAM Coastal Stoves & Fires | Holt 01263 711593

The Mary Rose Collection got its name from the fact that most of the hardwood used to create this colourful furniture is from reclaimed fishing boat timbers. Every piece (this is the £95 upcycled dining chair) still bears natural colouring and markings – and some of the wood is over 150 years old. The natural wear and tear is a brilliant look for the kitchen.

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As you might imagine, the most popular trend in interior design at the moment is bright colours – to match the mood (if not the weather!) of the summer. A great idea when planning a new look for your interior is to take one object that reflects your theme for the room, and then build your ideas around it – you’ll be amazed how well that works!

WENDY McNEIL Uniquely Eclectic | Holt 07801 429320

Pondlife is Magpie’s second collaboration with artist Tom Frost, and they bring a lovely natural palette of colours to the kitchen. The range features four pond-dwelling creatures (dragonfly, duck, heron and grebe) and prices start at £8.50 per mug.

Magpie 0207 0959399

Of all the coastal designs we’ve seen recently, this is one of our favourites. Richard Bramble’s shellfish teatowel (£9.95) is British-made from 100% high quality cotton, can be washed at high temperatures, and is almost too good to use on the dishes.

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People being more daring at the moment, going for larger format tiles with modern, innovative designs accompanied by a really ‘out there’ accent wall. Bright colours and 3D tiles are also at the forefront of the tile market at the moment, Tiles are now being used in bedrooms, living spaces – and even outside on walls and floors!

People shouldn’t be afraid to try something a bit different – it can look amazing in a small or large space!

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The Era sofa is a modern take on a high backed and comfortable sofa. Subtle details such as the stunningly curved armrests create a refined, design-led aesthetic. Masterfully constructed and feather filled, the Era is one of the softest and most opulent sofas we’ve come across lately. A great idea is to choose the open back option combined with the wraparound Era console table for an innovative and functional side table solution. Also pictured here are the Era console table and coffee table.

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A stylish outdoor day bed and ottoman set with ample space for two (it even a built-in side table!), Barlow Tyrie’s Dune design (£2,955) has beautiful curved lines and comfortable cushions, providing the perfect place for relaxation in your garden or conservatory. It’s completely weatherproof and made from hand-woven resin fibre over a powder-coated aluminium frame to prevent corrosion. The seat cushions and five scatter cushions are included.

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he humble shed is an integral part of every home, but thanks to Nick Haywood (above) of The Classic Shed Company in Burnham Market it’s no longer just a store for the garden tools.

“People are fed up with boring sheds,” he says, “and as gardens become smaller, they want their sheds and summerhouses to be an asset to the garden rather than somewhere to stick the mower. And as I come from a design background, I’m able to create very individual products.”

The Classic Shed Company has been making individually designed and unique summerhouses, sheds, treehouses and shepherd’s huts for more than 20 years – and every piece is handmade locally by Nick and his small team of carpenters in their own workshop.

“At the moment, people are asking for relaxing colours,” he notes. “I think it’s because whatever the weather, they like to be reminded of seaside holidays.”

Learn more about Nick and his work at www.theclassicshedco.co.uk.

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All ironwork shown on the website is handmade at the forge and represents only a small selection of the extensive range of ironmongery produced. contact us now for more information!

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Bryan Turner is proud to be a business partner to Galton Blackiston. Apart from their obvious and natural affinity for all things culinary, both the kitchen designer/furniture maker and the Michelin-starred chef have an unwavering determination for achieving the highest possible standards, being sticklers for details, and being individual in everything they do.

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Seeing a natural path for workflow, and inspired by the potential to improve the way Galton could use his kitchen, Bryan created a warm, practical, yet versatile living space for Blackiston family life, entertaining and cookery demonstrations.

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Since then, Bryan Turner Kitchen Furniture has designed and handmade furniture for several rooms in Galton and Tracey’s home, and is currently designing wardrobes for their son’s bedroom. Bryan has also created bedroom and occasional furniture for several principle rooms in Morston Hall, and for all of the new Pavilion rooms in the annex.

Bryan Turner Kitchen Furniture employs time-served cabinet makers, craftsmen, designers and operations staff in Norfolk, serving customers throughout the UK. The team share a passion for handcrafting bespoke furniture of excellence in both quality and design. Part of their philosophy is that proportion and details are paramount to perfection, so even the subtlest of design elements are deliberately handcrafted to the most exacting standards.

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“It’s all about the details,” says Bryan Turner, Founder and Director of Bryan Turner Kitchen Furniture. “The size of rails, the positioning of handles, the fine details of mouldings and turnings make a huge difference to the finished overall proportions that make furniture look right.

We’re genuinely passionate about what we do. It’s not just a job.”

For example, this kitchen (featured left and below) was designed to draw attention to scenery outside: the brief was to make the most of the view across the garden from the room’s bay window. Shaping the island to mirror the curve of the bay, seating and a

window-facing prep area on the island all create a clear focal point - the garden view.

At the same time, function and style are not compromised, with the result exceeding the customer’s expectations.

Attention to detail and quality of craftsmanship sees Bryan Turner Kitchen Furniture frequently featured in magazines such as Period Living and Beautiful Kitchens, and the company is fast becoming known for its creativity of design.

Whether complementing extraordinary surroundings or providing continuity to an architect’s vision, the design team is creating sophisticated, architecturally sensitive spaces.

“While function is vital to every kitchen we design, we carefully consider client needs, surroundings and lifestyles from the outset,” explains Bryan. “Similar to how an architect fulfils their vision, our job is to work with the potential space, combined with composition, materials, colour and texture elements to create balanced, beautifully proportioned furniture that really works for our customers.”

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To discuss any aspect of your kitchen project, or to request a brochure and latest supplement, contact Bryan Turner Kitchens on 01953 601567, email enquiries@bryanturnerkitchens.com or visit www.bryanturnerkitchens.com

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Michelin-star chef Galton Blackiston,

gives our kitchens a rave review.

When Galton Blackiston says his Bryan Turner kitchen is ‘perfect in every way’*, you know you are onto something. We designed Galton’s kitchen to meet his many needs: family life, entertaining, even cookery demonstrations. Chosen for our creativity and craftsmanship, Galton says he can’t imagine his kitchen any other way.

Contact us to discuss how we can design your perfect kitchen.

01953 601567

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*BBC Good Food magazine, March 2007. Galton is a Michelin-star TV celebrity chef and owner of multi award-winning country house hotel, Morston Hall, Morston, Norfolk.

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OPPOSITE: Master Glassmaker Steven ‘Beaver’ Bone works on a penguin (see picture below) in the Caithness Crystal Visitor Centre

A local tradition kept alive by a real local hero At the Caithness Crystal Visitor Centre in King’s Lynn, there’s only one thing better than watching Master Glassmaker Steven Bone at work – taking the opportunity to make something yourself

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he tradition of working and transforming molten glass for practical and decorative purposes has been around for over 2,000 years, although it took rather a long time for the art to arrive here – June 1966, to be exact, when Ronald Stennett-Willson opened the King’s Lynn Glass Company.

Three years later, a young Steven Bone started working as a ‘mould boy’, literally holding the moulds in place for the expert glassblowers and gradually learning the highly skilled process.

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Master Glassmaker at the Caithness Crystal Visitor Centre in King’s Lynn, and every one of his 40 years’ experience is plainly evident as you watch him in action.

He effortlessly draws globes of molten glass out of the furnace, and when it’s ‘cooled’ to around 1,100 degrees proceeds to work shapes into it with his bare hands protected only by wads of damp newspaper.

“What paper do you use?” I can’t help asking.

“Daily Mirror,” says Steven without a moment’s hesitation. “I’ve used other papers in the past, but the Mirror holds

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ABOVE: The furnace (top left) holds some 150kg of molten glass in a stone crucible with a lifespan of about 12 months. From this, Steven Bone creates wonderful objects using a variety of tools that includes secateurs, shears, hollow stainless steel tubes and wooden blocks

water really well and seems to create less ash. Don’t ask me how!”

Before you know it, with a turn of the wrist here and the snip of an improvised tool there, Steven’s created a cute little glass penguin.

“They’re popular at the moment, but elephants seem to be everyone’s favourite animal,” he says, before popping it into the kiln, where it will steadily cool (or ‘anneal’) at a constant 500 degrees to prevent cracking and stress in the glass.

Even then, the penguin will have to go through a threestage finishing process in the morning before it’s ready for the mantlepiece.

It’s a genuinely fascinating operation, but you won’t truly appreciate Steven’s skill until you’ve tried it for yourself.

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Steven’s daily glassmaking demonstrations are free, but for a very modest sum you can make a unique personal momento for yourself – from a whisky tumbler to a vase or a paperweight.

It’s a marvellous experience, and the results (thanks to Steven’s experience and patience!) are brilliant. KL magazine actually managed to create the paperweight pictured below in about 15 minutes!

Small wonder the Caithness Crystal Visitor Centre attracts visitors from all around the world – it’s free to park, it’s free to get in, it’s free to watch a local master craftsman at work, and it’s almost impossible not to want to make something yourself.

A local tradition – kept alive by a real local hero.

CAITHNESS CRYSTAL VISITOR CENTRE Paxman Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate King’s Lynn PE30 4NE Tel: 01553 765111 Web: www.caithness-crystal.co.uk Glassmaking Demonstrations Monday-Friday 10am-4pm Gift Shop Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pm Coffee Shop/Restaurant Monday-Saturday 9.30am-4pm Sunday 10am-3.30pm

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unstanton’s amazing cliffs are a genuine slice of history – the fossil-rich layers of white chalk, limestone and carr being formed over a period of some 15 million years. Slightly more recently, the lighthouse was built in 1666, and ten years later was the home of the world’s first parabolic reflector.

The creation of Hunstanton as we know and love it today (the east coast resort that faces west) is largely due to Henry Styleman Le Strange, who decided to develop a ‘sea bathing’ haven on the spot in 1846. Two years later the very first building was erected – the Royal Hotel, which became known as ‘Le Strange’s Folly’ and is now the Golden Lion (below left, opposite).

Wherever the name came from (the honeycoloured stone or the River Hun), Hunstanton is one of Norfolk’s friendliest and most popular seaside retreats.

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f you’ve ever seen the ancient village cross in Hunstanton, you’ll be interested to learn this is its original home. Old Hunstanton is a lovely, quiet and peaceful village, and it boasts one of the finest beaches in Norfolk – it’s a favourite destination for kite surfers and walkers.

Old Hunstanton is also home to one of the UK’s top 100 golf courses, which is famous for its glass-like greens.

While you’re enjoying the lovely seaside cottages and the crafts and antique shops, take a moment to visit the beautiful church of St Mary’s. Dating from the 14th century, it’s naturally full of references to the Le Strange family (they’d arrived from France a couple of hundred years before the church was built) and in the churchyard you’ll find two remarkable graves. Both William Green (a customs officer) and William Webb (a soldier serving with the 15th Light Dragoons) were killed in 1784 by smugglers.

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he ruins of St Edmund’s Chapel date back to 1272. It’s claimed the chapel was originally built by monks to celebrate the arrival of the 14-yearold St Edmund in 855, who had travelled to England following the death of his adoptive father King Æthelweard in Germany.

Hunstanton’s magnificent town hall – it’s a Grade II listed building and was built by famous Norfolk architect George Skipper in 1898 (the following year, he designed the stunning Royal Arcade in Norwich).

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50 years ago at Wymondham College

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n the summer of 1963, students at Wymondham College were celebrating the opening of a fabulous new games hall, which included a well-equipped gymnasium, swimming pool and recreation room. They had plenty of reason to celebrate too – not only did it revolutionise the classes, which had until then been held in a far-from-ideal Nissen hut (above), it was also one of the ďŹ rst school sports halls in the whole country.

The new facility was so impressive, in fact, that Norwich City Football Club used it for training during the fearsome winter of 1963. Far from discovering a collection of outdated temporary buildings in constant need of repair, the footballers found a purpose-built leisure centre at a time when such a thing was virtually unknown in Norfolk.

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arry Wymer was in charge of the College cars and buses, and brought the first pupils onto the site. Harry’s pictured here with a young assistant in 1952, leaning against the first school bus outside the original garage. 1952 also saw the very first Wymondham College Open Day on July 26th.

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ymondham College has a long tradition of quality musical and dramatic productions, starting with She Stoops to Conquer in December 1953. Pictured here is the VI Form Revue in 1957 – a year that also saw the College’s first staging of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which returned to the stage in 1977, 1995 and 2009.

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lovely photograph of the College’s original library, which saw generations of students until its replacement by the Lincoln Ralphs Library, officially opened in March 1979. Note the ‘Silence’ notice on the curving wall on the left.

There’s a fascinating Heritage Trail at Wymondham College, detailing the enormous changes that have taken place on the site and the important contributions the College has made to local history since its beginnings in 1951.

For details, please phone the college on 01953 609000.

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he very first pupils had arrived at Wymondham College in April 1951 as part of a pilot scheme to investigate whether a boarding school could be successfully established on the site. A small teaching staff and a warden (Dr JEG Mosby) took charge of 60 children aged 12-13, who nicknamed themselves ‘the guinea pigs.’

By the end of the year, the Nissen huts were home (and school!) to 300 young people and an ever-expanding staff.

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A day at the Spa Finding time for a spot of indulgence and pampering, KL magazine reviews the luxurious Secret Garden Spa at Congham Hall

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ongham Hall has recently completed a £1.5 million refurbishment including the newly opened spa they’ve aptly named the Secret Garden Spa, as it’s situated within Congham Hall’s famous herb gardens. With various spa packages on offer, I couldn’t resist a day of pampering with a friend at one of Norfolk’s finest countryside hotels.

With a delicious pineapple, guavaberry and lime juice, we were greeted by Stephanie, the Spa Manager who seated us in reception to detail the running of the day. Following our introduction we were given locker room keys, dressing gowns, towels and slippers and the freedom to relax and enjoy the remarkable facilities on offer.

The main spa area consists of a 12 metre swimming pool which overlooks the beautiful, scenic countryside. The outside patio area has sun loungers and a jacuzzi! Inside, the Thermal suite consists of two saunas, a steam room, foot baths and power showers. The design of the spa, polished finish and attention to detail makes relaxing easy, as you are in truly luxurious surroundings. The showers are one of the many special features, which have settings including tropical rain along with tranquil sounds of singing birds and ocean waves, you can close your eyes and absorb the aromas. A heavenly experience for all the senses.

When lunchtime arrives, you have to get changed and head over to the main bar and restaurant with swimming

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I chose the Elemental Bliss Ritual We were shown into the impressive which consists of a full body exfoliation conservatory style restaurant, and were and soothing chamomile and rose body served warm, homemade, crusty bread. massage. A hydrating Cell Active Hydro Our waitress explained the lunch Facial, a hot oil scalp massage and a included in our package was a two stress releasing, foot massage. The course meal, glass of wine and juice. treatments were so divine I was drifting We could choose from the whole in and out of sleep! dining menu, either a starter or dessert The whole day was faultless, a great with the main meal with no restrictions. way to step out of the daily hustle and I chose the homemade curried parsnip bustle of life to reinvigorate the body soup followed by fillet of hake with and mind or a perfect setting to catch crushed potatoes, summer vegetables up with friends and enjoy some gossip and a pea puree. My guest ordered a and pampering. chicken caesar salad and a lemon With a variety of packages to suit all, panna cotta with strawberries. including Morning Sun Rays, Afternoon The food was superb. The soup Tea Temptation, Evening Indulgence or delectable, the curry flavour prominent Full Day Divine, package prices start without being overpowering and from only £75. Why wait for your next complementing the sweetness of the holiday when the ultimate holiday parsnip perfectly. The fish was juicy and experience is right on your doorstep? fluffy with a crispy skin and the sharpness from the balsamic dressing balanced all the flavours. We enjoyed English tea outside and headed back to the spa for our treatments.

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Farm near Brancaster (detail) Kevin Ryan 30x30cms (acrylic and collage on board) My work is concerned with the landscape, where man has in some way intruded upon it. Here in Norfolk, some of the crop fields contain areas planted with maize or sunflowers for game bird conservation. These produce interesting shapes and textures within the larger areas of wheat or barley.

For the same reason I find hedgerows interesting, and I like the verticals of trees and telegraph poles. I find all these contrasting patterns in the landscape are stimulants in my painting.

I like to draw as often as I can in the open, preferably in bad weather – so much more interesting and atmospheric with dark skies, blustery winds and the odd shower!

I don’t paint on site these days but use the drawings in my sketchbook as a starting point back in my studio. Each work will undergo many changes from the original sketch because I’m trying to say something different in my painting, not just produce a reproduction.

I work on one painting at a time, and I start by carefully building it up in successive glazes of acrylic until I reach the point where I’m satisfied the surface of the painting has become ‘tough’.

Then I can start to add drawing and make marks, scratches, indentations and hatching to bring the work to life. I might add more paint and then scrape it away again to reveal interesting marks and textures underneath. Hopefully this gives the painting additional depth and adds a patina to the final surface of the work.

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Anmer Track Kevin Ryan 14x16cms (acrylic on board)

The bright & colourful world of the Ryans...

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nn-Marie and Kevin Ryan relocated from Surrey to Norfolk 15 years ago to become full-time artists and established their studios in a tiny carrstone village close to the north Norfolk coast.

They have a long connection with the area going back over 40 years, and have works in many corporate and private collections around the country.

Ann-Marie Ryan trained at Wimbledon School of Art, which has a very strong painting tradition. Students had access to many fine tutors who were all practising artists including Prunella Clough and Michael Porter, and regular visits from artists such as John Hoyland and Eileen Cooper. AnnMarie completed her art education at Wimbledon with an M.A. in Printmaking.

Kevin Ryan took a rather different

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route into the art world. Having worked for some 30 years as a commodity trader, he then decided to paint full time. Kevin is to a large extent selftaught, but he did study over several years with the painter John Blockley, who became a great friend and mentor.

He has also worked with artists Moira Huntly and Peter Joyce.

The Ryans’ work is perfectly described by Peter Low of the Burnham Grapevine Gallery.

“Their perception of the underlying earthforms and their distinctive palettes,” he says, “imbue the Norfolk scene with a warmth that strikes a chord with many who share their feelings about the landscapes that surround them.”

On the following pages, Kevin and Ann-Marie talk about the inspiration behind their paintings and the

techniques used to create them.

GALLERIES Ann-Marie and Kevin Ryan’s work can be seen at the Burnham Grapevine Gallery in Burnham Market (where they’ve had several joint/solo shows), Doric Arts in Holt and at The King’s Lynn Art Centre – where one of Kevin’s recent paintings was selected by Mark Hill for the King’s Lynn 2013 Calendar.

The couple also exhibit with Artlands in Histon, Cambridge and in several other galleries around the country ranging from The Finsbay on the Isle of Harris, Scotland to the Stour Gallery in Shipston-on-Stour in the Cotswolds.

For more information on Kevin and Ann-Marie, visit their websites at www.kevinryan.co.uk and www.annmarieryan.co.uk

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August Heath Ann-Marie Ryan 28x30cms (acrylic on paper)

My work is mainly concerned with landscape. I like to walk and cycle, absorbing the colours, textures and atmosphere around me. 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.

Printmaking techniques have influenced my approach to painting, particularly the way colour is built up and modified through successive glazes.

This richness of colour, combined with variations in the texture and mark making by the use of large and small brushes and watercolour pencils, charcoal and pastels produces complex yet subtle paint surfaces.

Recently I took part in an exhibition at The King’s Lynn Arts Centre where artists were asked to paint the heritage buildings of King’s Lynn. This inspired me to create a new series of works whereby the paintings were constructed from board, canvas and paper into shapes derived from the architecture.

Some of these were included in our recent jointsolo exhibition, ‘Special Places’ at the Burnham Grapevine Gallery where they were enthusiastically received.

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Fisherman’s Hut Ann-Marie Ryan 38x38cms (mixed media)

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Picture of the Month

A feast in flight KL magazine photographer Ian Ward took this incredible picture of a puffin on Inner Farne, Northumberland in July.

“The Puffins fly very fast and it’s a real challenge to get them in flight,” says Ian. “They catch sand eels for their young who are hiding underground in their burrow. The puffins fly straight in and straight down the burrow because the gulls are waiting to attack them so they’ll drop their catch! Just two seconds after this picture was taken, the puffin was underground delivering its catch to its hungry chicks.”

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The tale of Susan Young and the Persistent Idea Many years ago, South Wootton’s Susan Young had the idea for a book opening. Today, that very same opening is the start of what will soon become a trilogy of enchanting magical adventures...

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ver the years, the opening of some books become classics in their own right – the first sentences of 1984, A Tale of Two Cities, Pride and Predjudice, and Moby Dick instantly spring to mind.

The opening of Susan Young’s debut book Tess and the Family Secret (2011) is slightly different – it existed many years before the book itself and long before Susan considered becoming a published author.

“I’d been interested in all things magical since I was very small,” says the writer from South Wootton. “In fact, you could say it’s in my blood! I’ve always been fascinated by the juxtaposition of the world of magic with ordinary, everyday life, and I had this opening paragraph of a story in my

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head that just refused to go away.”

It was still there when a sports injury ended Susan’s career in politics and left her unable to train.

“That opening paragraph had never changed over the years,” she says, “so I decided to write the beginning of the story. It all seemed so easy and natural.

Despite what I wanted, and regardless of my own ideas, the book genuinely took on a life of its own and wrote itself.”

Although Susan writes for a 9-12 audience, feedback from all ages (and from as far afield as New Zealand) was so positive that Tess and the Baby Dragon was published earlier this year,

and Susan is currently writing her third book.

“I had no intention of writing a series of books,” she says, “but the characters developed a life of their own and demanded that I take them in new directions.”

Unusually in this day and age, Susan’s books are written in longhand.

“Writing from mind to pen to page gives the work more heart and soul,” she says. “It’s more personal, and that shows on the page.

Besides, I hate computers!”

Both Susan’s books can be ordered from all good bookshops, or direct from the publishers at www.olympiapublishers.com

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The page made by KL magazine readers

THROUGH THE YEAR: GERALD MARSLAND 24th-31st August (9.30am-5pm) Old Warehouse, King’s Lynn Arts Centre Free admission Award-winning local artist Gerald Marsland returns to the King’s Lynn Arts Centre this month for his 5th solo exhibition – his first since 2007.

After painting for many years, Gerald turned professional in 2003 and soon found considerable critical acclaim. He won the Best Painting Award at the 2004 Eastern Open Arts Competition, Most Popular Picture Award at the 2005 Eastern Open, and the Most Popular Painting Award at the South Holland Open Arts Competition in 2012.

Gerald’s latest oils show the changing effect of the seasons on the landscape in a collection of paintings that are both intense and compelling – most of the 50 oils feature Norfolk scenes, but there are some from different parts of the country. The atmospheric vistas are executed in Gerald’s popular, realistic style. The paintings are accessible and resonant and force us to reflect upon our place.

Gerald himself is excited about his forthcoming show and has a special reason for exhibiting in King’s Lynn.

“I decided to return to the King’s Lynn Arts Centre for this solo exhibition because continued public support is essential for its survival,” says Gerald. “Supporting local arts is vitally important, and anything that raises the profile of the King’s Lynn Arts Centre is good for the cultural future of the area.”

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If you have a specific query concerning any of those issues and how you can lead a healthier, fitter life, e-mail your questions to features@klmagazine.co.uk and we’ll pass them on to Trey.

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omeone recently put a great deal of effort into researching their family tree and then traced and contacted all their relatives, inviting them to a gathering at a hotel in Sussex. Among those invited was a friend of mine – it was her paternal grandmother’s family.

She went with some trepidation because she knew none of these people and it could have been a terrible mistake – but it was wonderful. She thoroughly enjoyed meeting many interesting and very kind people (much like herself, I should say), making new friends and discovering a whole branch of her family she hadn’t known.

Hearing about my friend’s adventure cheered me up no end at a time when I’d been getting frustrated and bored with endless forms and “guidelines” and applications that I had to deal with.

I don’t mind dealing with bureaucrats who are dedicated to helping achieve the best possible outcome for my plans and hopes. Those who want to help avoid mistakes, ensure that nothing important is missed and that the consequences are evaluated, can be heroes.

But bureaucrats who block progress for (seemingly) no other reason than to demonstrate their power, or because they simply can’t be bothered to deal with it, are very frustrating.

It’s evident that some funders deal with grant applications by being difficult in order to test the determination and commitment of the applicants – which isn’t very encouraging to volunteers doing their best for other people.

I don’t mind filling in forms that are of some use, but when they’ll just be filed away with the tick of the relevant box, I

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resent the waste of time. No doubt there have been occasions when people have found me obstructive. I might think I’m trying to help them find the best way to achieve their ambition and to avoid obvious pitfalls– they might feel that I’m just being difficult!

It’s important that we all take care to ensure we really understand each other in order to avoid unnecessary bad feeling.

Life would be so much better if we could all see to the heart of things, really understand them, and then trust ourselves (and others) to get on with what’s best – making life good for everyone, enriching our experience and ensuring the very best for future generations.

But not everything we want is wise, not everything can happen the way we want it, motives aren’t always good, and none of us are perfect.

What’s needed is a little thing the Bible calls ‘discernment.’

Jesus was able to see to the heart of things, to see to the heart of people. He knew what was important and understood what was really going on in a given situation. He truly understood people’s motives and what they were really after. St Paul calls this the “gift of discernment.”

He says it’s one of the important gifts that God can give us through his Holy Spirit. A gift given not for the benefit of the one who receives it, but for the good of everyone else – as indeed is the purpose of all God’s gifts. Oh, for a world in which all those who had power also had discernment!

Actually there is such a world – it’s called the Kingdom of God.

If you’re wondering what all this has to do with family trees, there’s a lesson from the recent experience of my friend.

A gathering of people willing to see the best in one another, who are interested and excited about new relationships, who are as interested in hearing other people’s stories as in telling their own...

This is a place where everyone can exercise whatever gift of discernment they have in order to make it enjoyable for everyone.

A positive atmosphere, with everyone looking for the best, each seeking the good in the heart of the others – that’s where happiness lies. It’s sometimes very hard to maintain our faith in human nature, but God has given us everything to make it possible for human nature to be good.

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