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JUNE/ JULY Tues 24 May – Sat 4 June THE BODYGUARD Smash hit musical adaptation of the Whitney Houston film £8 - £48.50

Fri 24 – Sat 25 June THE SLEEPING BEAUTY English Youth Ballet in sumptuous production £7 - £22

Wed 29 June – Sat 30 July MARY POPPINS Spectacular production of wonderful musical £8 - £57.50

Sun 5 June CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH Versatile singer-songwriter £7 - £19.50 Tues 7 June DANCING IN THE STREETS Celebration of Motown’s greatest hits £8 - £27.50 Wed 8 June SAMANTHA BARKS Musical theatre star in concert £8 - £25.50 Thur 9 – Sat 11 June ALL OR NOTHING The story and music of The Small Faces £8 - £25 Sun 12 June SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK Rod Stewart tribute £7 - £21.50 Sun 19 June BRITTEN SINFONIA Tenor Ian Bostridge with Britten Serenade £8 - £27 Mon 20 June RHYTHM OF THE DANCE Irish dance and music £7 - £24.50 Tues 21 June JAMIE RAVEN LIVE Magician and illusionist £7 - £18.50

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Welcome... to the Summer issue of Vanilla! It’s the time of the year to get out and about, bare those limbs with some fair weather fashion (page 15) and enjoy all things alfresco (page 59) We have competitions: Win tickets to the Royal Norfolk Show (page 38) and gorgeous Yves Saint Laurent products worth over £100 at John Lewis (page 54)... plus loads of offers too.

As usual we have an issue packed full of the very the best from your local shops, restaurants and businesses. So Love Your Locals and remember to mention Vanilla when you go shopping!

Editorial Laura Hall Advertising Nicola Secker-Bligh Production & Distribution Michelle Nicoll Contributors Lucy Ohsten, Lewis Webb, Heidi Secker, Theresa Eagle, Clare Baldwin, Sylvaine Poitau, David Bawley and Sheree Hanna.

Thanks to All our readers, supporters and advertisers NUMBER 13 June /July 2016 Vanilla is published February, April, June, August, October and December.

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In addition we now serve both speciality teas and coffees.You won’t want to eat anywhere else!

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EPIC TREK BY NORWICH HAIRDRESSER TO HELP TO BEAT CANCER

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Laura Hughes, the 27-yearold, from Ipswich Road, Norwich is undertaking a 58km trek across some of Iceland’s most hostile terrain to raise money for charity. She herself was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2014, and endured months of intensive treatment. Laura will be joined by around 50 other people taking part in the celebrity-led challenge in August. She is hoping to raise at least £2,500 for the breast cancer charity CoppaFeel! prior to leaving.

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SUMMER IN THE CITY

Norwich is the place to be this summer, there is so much to enjoy including an excellent array of shops, café’s bars and restaurants. Enjoy Thursday evenings in the city with Norwich Business Improvement District (BID) Head Out, Not Home free summer events programme. Now in its 4th year the programme runs from 30 June to 1 September and promises to bigger and better than ever. Expect Covent Garden street entertainments, live music, local bands and street performers. Head to Gentleman’s Walk, St Gregory’s Green, Hay Hill, Timberhill, London Street and Chapelfield plain, 5pm – 8pm, and enjoy free summer entertainment.

Please note: programme and locations are subject to change and weather conditions.

Stay updated via Norwich Evenings Facebook Page or visit www.norwichbid.co.uk.

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SHOPPING Melamine octopus bowl £24.95 Arts Desire

Starfish keyring £10 The Tannery

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Drinking jars £4.99 each Set of 4 with basket £21.50 Quest

Spike the hedgehog mug £10 Jarrold

GPO Rydell four band radio £49.99 Berrys & Grey

HotStuff Fabulous finds by the Vanilla Secret Shopper

Locally made by Amber Stefani – iridescent low energy lamps, starting at £145 see website www.amberlights. work for more details

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Carvela platform espadrilles £89 John Lewis

Wine cooler £23.99 Quest

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Cushion £15.95 Arts Desire

Katie Loxton candles £19.99 Quest

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Our top picks of the best Summer fashion on your doorstep!

Organza linen panel dress

£149 Sahara

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Milano sandals £85

Dune, intu Chapelfield

Print skirt £89

Monsoon, intu Chapelfield

Linen cami top £89 linen scarf £32

Sahara

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Yellow printed ostrich handbag

£129 The Tannery

Sabina handbag

£95 The Tannery

Polo Ralph Lauren silk cami dress

£215 House of Fraser, intu Chapelfield

Organza linen panel dress £149

Bright sweater

Sahara

£35 Canaries Official Oasis frill dress £55

John Lewis

Waffle linen button top

£115 Sahara

Flipflops

Skirt £35 River Island,

£12 Canaries Official

intu Chapelfield

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Michael Kors dress

£200 House of Fraser, intu Chapelfield

Great Plains top

Vera Moda short dress £38

£50 Jarrold

Jarrold

Great Plains brodierie dress

£65 Jarrold

See p89 for stockist’s details

Maison Scotch top £74.95

Jarrold

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Nü Denmark embellished top

£99 Scarlet

& not all white!

Zip front sandals

£24.99 New Look

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Michael Kors lace dress £255

Jarrold

saharalondon.com

6 Orford Hill, Norwich NR1 3QD Tel. 01603 615 836

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Tie dye top

£25 Next

Cream Farily kaftan

£65 Scarlet

Tie dye silk tunic £125

Sahara

Jumpsuit with shorts

£116 Otto D’Ame

Label Lab shirt £55

House of Fraser, intu Chapelfield

Tie dye silk tunic £45

Monsoon, intu Chapelfield

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House of Fraser, intu Chapelfield

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Pink is the colour for summer 2016.

Blush, dusky or fuschia – whatever the shade you cannot go wrong. Use it as a base neutral or create a ‘pop’ of colour with hot pink accessories.

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The off-the-shoulder trend continues to be a key shape for this season. Perfect for warm summer days, wear it as a dress, tailored shirt or classic Breton top to immediately update your outfit.

Race days, weddings and the Royal Norfolk Show are occasions when you can really go to town with headwear.

Fascinators accessorise a formal outfit perfectly, but if you’re going for a more relaxed look, then a wide brimmed; seventies inspired hat will make a fabulous style statement. And also keep you cool.

Vivien Sheriff hat

£150 House of Fraser, intu Chapelfield

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Metallics are also very big this season.

And a spacious handbag for this event is a must.

So why not add some sparkle with a large silver tote or a Metallic metallic cross- reversible body bag? shopper £29.50 M&S, intu Chapelfield

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Striped skirt

£24.99 New Look

Want to look smart, crisp and classic? You can always rely on monochrome. A striped black and white midi skirt will give you a feminine yet bold statement look.

Ted Baker bag £229 L.K. Bennett dress

£325 Jarrold

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YOU! Visit the new Occasion Emporium at The Style Show for a selection of great dresses you are unlikely to find elsewhere!

Book in for a private shop or pop in on a Friday from 10am - 4pm.

Our qualified stylists will help pick the perfect colour and style just for you.

You can find us at: 115 City Road, Norwich, NR1 2HL Parking available right outside Call 07487796853 or email enquiries@styleshow.co.uk thestyleshow

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The Lingerie Look See p89 for stockist’s details

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et those lovely floaty robes and kimonos out of your bedrooms and dressing rooms this summer – they’re an attractive and practical way to keep cool 24/7, and make excellent beach or pool-side cover-ups. Just pop that robe over your bikini or swimsuit to be stylish and comfortable while you enjoy a cocktail!

Definitely a holiday essential and why not treat yourself to some cool vintage loungewear to look and feel great all summer long. A delicate Baby Doll nightie, or some crisp cotton PJs are just right for those humid summer nights.

Susie Pritchard is a life-long vintage collector and the owner of Norwich based vintage clothing business Wake Up Little Susie, specialising in vintage nightwear, lingerie and lounge-wear. You can find Susie’s beautiful hand-picked items in her online boutique, and at events and fashion shows around East Anglia, and check out her life-style blog too. www.wakeuplittlesusie.co.uk

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Ruffle pink negligee (size 10) £10 Attik & Seller Housecoat (size 12) £15 Attik & Seller

Floral robe £30

Baby doll £20

Negligee (size 8) £15 Attik & Seller

Italian vintage hooded faux fur (size 12) £45 Attik & Seller

Yellow tea dress (size 14) £20 Attik & Seller

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FASHION

Feather talisman necklace £79 Sahara Norwich

White Leaf necklace £18.95

Free spirit necklace £89 Sahara Norwich

Arts Desire

Earrings £6.95

Arts Desire

June birthstone... pearl Multi colour stack rings £11.95

Arts Desire

See p89 for stockist’s details

Mixed pearl earrings £22 Simply Pearls

Cubic Zirconia and freshwater pearl drop earrings £55 Simply Pearls

Multi coloured pearl necklace £55 Simply Pearls

HIDDEN GEMS Exclusive Phoenix Collection diamond and platinum rings from £2850 Tilletts

3 row pearl necklace £129 Simply Pearls

Rosa pearl ring £50 Trollbeads Neverending necklace £129 Trollbeads

Bridal sets in 18ct yellow and white gold, platinum and palladium from £860 Tilletts

18ct white gold ruby and diamond cluster ring

£4485 Albrow & Sons

July birthstone... Ruby

18ct white gold diamond and ruby pendant and chain £4950

Albrow & Sons 18ct white gold cufflinks with rubies and diamonds £3985

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SUE RYDER VINTAGE SHOP

Good news for Vintage fans in Norwich, with the addition of Sue Ryder Vintage Shop on Bridewell Alley.

The shop, will sell a variety of vintage treasures including clothing, vinyl, haberdashery, accessories, bric-abrac, furniture and toys. Some of the clothes on sale were previously on show at Norwich Fashion Week earlier in the year

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‘One of the greatest live bands we have in this country’ BBC Radio 2

30 MAY HACKNEY COLLIERY BAND

Part of the great appeal lies in their set list, which is as diverse as the London borough that gave them their name. With influences as much from the world of contemporary rock and electronica as from jazz and global brass, they stand out in a music landscape increasingly populated by brass bands.

A New Orleans-style line up of trumpets, trombones, saxes, sousaphone and two drummers, and a name which pays homage to the British brass heritage demonstrate that Hackney Colliery Band are rooted in tradition, yet sound thoroughly modern.

@Maddermarket Theatre

Directed by Pip Sessions Based on the hit film ‘Ladies in Lavender’ this play is an evocative and poignant tale of unfulfilled dreams and unrequited love, set in picturesque Cornwall in the 1930s. Starring Becky Sweet and Dot Binns (pictured above).

Norwich Art Centre, £15 - £17 door THURSDAY 23 JUNE

The Comedy Bank @OPEN

TOKEN TRADERS

OPEN in association with Studio UrbanBlu Ltd brings you our very own brand of stand-up with the Comedy Bank - taking place in the Club room featuring, Paul Thorn, Jeremy O'Donnell, James Cook and MC Karen Bayley.

Find out more about the men and women in Norwich who issued tokens during the currency crisis following the English Civil War. These small discs of metal may only have been worth a farthing – a quarter of a penny – but they can be beautiful, tiny works of art. Numismatist Adrian Marsden will be revealing more.

£10 adv / £12 on door

The Museum of Norwich at The Bridewell

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“Unfortunately, there is no protection for cohabitants as such and no law on which you can rely”

Am I entitled to half of the property I share with my partner?

MY QUESTION: I have lived with my partner for the past four years in his bungalow, which he has owned for the last 10 years. We have a two year old child together. Recently we have not been getting on and my partner has asked me to move out. Am I right in assuming that as we have lived together for more than six months, I am his common law wife and am entitled to receive 50% of the property?

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make a financial claim under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973.

Whilst there have been proposals for cohabitation law in England and Wales, at the moment there is no protection for cohabitants as such and no law on which you can rely.

You may be entitled to make a claim under trust law if you have made significant contributions towards the property. For example, this would apply if you Vanilla June/July 2016

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have paid for an extension or conservatory, or contributed large expense towards any other home improvement. Whilst the claim may be able to be made under trust law, this can be complicated.

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S YOU have a child together, you may be entitled to make a claim under Schedule 1 of the Children Act. The purpose of this type of claim would be in order to house the child (and you) and therefore, the ultimate result would be to provide housing as a temporary measure until the child reaches adulthood. However, please note that this type of application would only be relevant in some circumstances and certainly not all.

Unfortunately you find yourself in a very vulnerable position and you may have to rely on your partner’s good nature and hope that you can reach an agreement between the two of you.

In order to prevent this situation arising, couples can and should consider having a cohabitation agreement drawn up to confirm their intentions at the outset.

Whilst on this subject, it is worthy of note that if a couple live together and are not married and if one party dies and does not have a Will in place at the time of their death, the surviving partner would have no automatic right to a share in the other’s estate. Many people in cohabiting relationships are also unaware of this.

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OTHER POINTS TO CONSIDER...

A recent case, which hit the headlines, highlights the importance of cohabitees putting their affairs in order:

69 year old Joy Williams won the right to receive her deceased partner Norman’s share of their home. This was despite the fact that Norman was actually

married to someone else (Maureen) and had not updated his Will.

Had Joy not been successful in her legal challenge – which of course cost time, money and worry – Norman’s estranged wife would have been able to sell and profit from his share of the home. n

We are here to help...

For further advice on this issue contact the family team at Steeles Law. Our specialists, Amanda Owens (right) and Emma Alfieri (left) are on hand to help.

Welcome to our new Norwich office!

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SUMMER LINE-UP OF FUN-FILLED EVENTS

AT FA I R H AV E N

If you are looking for somewhere to visit this summer, then Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden provides everything you need for a relaxing, fun and interesting day out.

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OCATED just nine miles east of Norwich, at South Walsham, visitors can escape the rat race at this haven of peace and tranquillity, where you can stop and smell the fragrance from a huge variety of glorious flowers.

A walk around the fabulous gardens and ancient woodland coupled with a few hours messing about on the water would in itself make for a wonderful time.

However, Fairhaven, which annually attracts up to 35,000 visitors, also stages a range of events throughout the year aimed at attracting people of all ages.

Manager’s assistant Georgina Angel said: “We try to offer something for everyone. For example, our live music shows appeal to the older generations, while we do lots of fun activities for families.”

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

The extensive events line-up for this summer includes guided canoe trails, ghost walks, live jazz and an outdoor theatre production: The Pantaloons’ Gulliver’s Travels.

For the past decade or so, the highlight of the summer season has been the annual Green Festival which has grown increasingly popular with visitors.

Fairhaven has won numerous awards for its environmentally friendly policies and the festival is an opportunity for owner, the Fairhaven Garden Trust, to spotlight the importance of conservation and sustainability.

“The Green Festival is popular and usually attracts between 400 and 500 people on the day,” explained Georgina. “The main focus is environmental and we team up with organisations

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sourced from around the world.

They include gunnera, a giant rhubarb-like plant all the way from South America, colourful candelabra primula from the Himalayas and the beautiful but not so sweet-smelling skunk cabbage,

we often partner such as the RSPB and the Norfolk Wildlife Trust who attend.”

“We try to do everything here in a sustainable way. We use rainwater harvesters for watering the plants sales and flushing the toilets, and have installed solar panels and a ground source heat pump too,” she added.

GLOBAL NATURE

The gardens at Fairhaven’s 130-acre site, with its private broad, were created by Major Henry Broughton, who bought the estate in 1946 and later became the second Lord Fairhaven.

A keen horticulturist, he worked alongside a team of gardeners to transform the estate into the stunning landscape it is today.

It is home to a plethora of plants, animals, insects and butterflies, but is particularly well known for some of the more exotic plants Lord Fairhaven

also from the Americas.

Taking a stroll around the estate naturally works up a thirst, and there is no better place to quench it then in the Kingfisher café, where you can pop in for a delicious cream tea or homemade meal.

“The tea shop is very popular with visitors and local people who call in regularly because you don’t need to pay the garden entry fee to use the café or the gift shop,” said Georgina.

EVENTS SCHEDULED AT FAIRHAVEN GARDENS DURING JUNE/JULY n Guided Canoe Trails on June 5, 22, 19 & July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 n Green Man Tree Faces on June 1, 11am-3pm n Ghost Walk, June 8 & July 6 n Green Festival, June 26, 10am-5pm n The Pantaloons’ Gulliver’s Travels, July 1, 7-9pm n Jazz More in July, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 n Treasure Hunt, July 24, 31 n Shelter Building with Wild4Adventure, July 26, 10.30am-1pm n Wildlife Wednesday, July 27, 11am-3pm For full details of events call 01603 270449 or visit the website at www.fairhavengarden.co.uk

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WORK

IN THE WORKPLACE

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ID YOU KNOW that 62% of the entire adult population are on Facebook? Every 60 seconds on Facebook: 510 comments are posted, 293,000 statuses are updated, and 136,000 photos are uploaded.

These are just a few astonishing statistics about the world’s most popular social media forum, and go some way to explaining the significant problems employers are having to tackle every day as a result of their employees’ use of social media.

We receive so many calls from our clients wanting advice about social media related incidents.

It always surprises me how badly informed employees can be regarding the use of their Facebook account and how unprepared their employers are to deal with such matters. Last week we received a telephone call from a client saying that an employee had called in sick

that day but had then posted photographs on their Facebook wall of themselves on Southwold beach (looking gorgeous by the way!). This was followed shortly by another employee who had made derogatory and damaging comments on their wall regarding specific members of management and the company itself.

This plus the issue of employees logging on to social media sites during the working day, complaints of bullying and harassment over social media forums and former employees publically defaming the company.

The list is never-ending and, whilst some examples are hilarious, it is our job to help advise employers on how to tackle these problems.

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REVENTION is better than cure. It’s advisable for all employers to implement a robust Social Media Policy within their Staff Handbook.

Training staff on what is and isn’t acceptable with the use of social media on company computers and mobile phones and personal laptops and phones is also recommended. The Social Media Policy should prohibit employees from making derogatory, offensive or damaging comments about your business, employees, clients etc on any social media site, regardless of whether or not it happens during work hours or not.

Any breach of the policy should be clearly set out as a disciplinary offence.

Employees need to remember that all social media leaves a trail. Venting your frustrations on any form of social media is not a good idea, however bad the day has been. Likewise, what you thought was hilarious whilst drunk at university, may be looked at by future employers. Ringing in sick on a glorious sunny day is a nono. You may be found out! n

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PENSION FREEDOM: A LICENCE TO SPEND?

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EW RULES surrounding access to pensions were introduced last year in April 2015 and bring a world of new opportunities to those approaching retirement. RJL’s Simon Kiley looks at some of the factors to bear in mind.

For many people, their pension savings are amongst the most valuable assets they own, but until April last year there were strict rules controlling withdrawals from pension funds. Since April 2015, many of these restrictions have been lifted giving the vast majority of people the power to withdraw as much of their fund as they wish, provided they have reached the minimum retirement age – currently age 55.

However, this shouldn’t be a measure that gives everyone carte blanche to just spend, spend, spend. There are a number of very good reasons why your pension savings may be much better off being left where they are.

Firstly, only 25 per cent of your pension fund can be withdrawn free of tax. Any further sums withdrawn will be taxed as income. In practice this means that you would be paying at least 20 per

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cent of your withdrawal straight back to the Treasury – and for higher and additional rate taxpayers, 40 or 45 per cent.

The second, and perhaps most important, factor to bear in mind is that your pension savings are there to provide for your retirement. Withdraw them now and you may find yourself unable to maintain your required living standards later on. It’s worth noting that the Government has warned that anyone who has deliberately emptied their pension pot is unlikely to qualify for additional pension benefits when money is short.

The last point worthy of consideration is Inheritance Tax. Growth in house and asset prices over recent years mean that many will find themselves in a position where their estate exceeds the Inheritance Tax nil rate band. The new “£1m Nil Rate Band for married couples” which you may have seen in the headlines, is delayed until 2017 and is being phased in so that before 2020 the full additional allowance will not be available. Even then it will be subject to specific rules regarding whom property may be passed to in order to qualify.

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ENSION DRAWDOWN plans however have been given an immediate boost, with a significant drop in tax on death benefits.

Drawdown plans are not subject to Inheritance Tax and while they may be subject to tax on death this is no longer at a rate of 55% on the full fund value on death, as was previously the case.

For those wishing to pass a Drawdown plan on, the rules are as follows: – If you die over the age of 75, the level of tax due depends on who receives it. Any withdrawals are effectively added to their income to determine the level of tax payable – If you die under the age of 75 with total pension savings below £1m this tax year (the “standard lifetime allowance”), your pension pot can go to your chosen beneficiaries as an income or a lump sum free from all taxes – If you die under the age of 75 with total pension savings above £1m, a lifetime allowance tax charge could be payable on the excess (25% if taken as income; 55% if taken as a lump sum).

If you do have more than £1m saved, or you think that your funds might exceed £1m in future, you could consider taking out a form of “pension protection” now, which entitles you to a higher lifetime allowance.

With Inheritance Tax at 40%, leaving a residual pension pot to a Non-Taxpayer or Basic Rate Taxpayer could mean a significant tax saving, when compared to passing the same amount on in cash or assets held outside of a pension.

Some questions to consider: ● Do you have current pension provision? ● When did you last review it? ● Do you know how many pension pots you

have? ● How much they will be worth come

retirement? ● Would Pension Drawdown be a suitable

option for you? ● What happens to your pension pot in the

event of your death?

Please note that this article is not intended to be used as advice. If you are considering setting up a pension arrangement, retirement planning or making changes to the pension that you already have, please speak to us or another qualified financial adviser.

With pensions, the value of an investment and the income from it could go down as well as up. The return at the end of the investment period is not guaranteed and you may get back less than you originally invested.

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roperly managed, pensions can provide a valuable investment and for many it makes absolute sense to leave pension savings in their tax-efficient wrapper until they need them to provide retirement income. Review them regularly to ensure that they are performing as required, but take advice before making large withdrawals.

With some pension schemes, such as those in the public sector, the new rules don’t apply, or the fund must be transferred before access can be gained. It’s critical to get advice prior to making any transfer, to ensure that you are not giving up valuable benefits. n

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car without a roof is not a new idea; they started that way when motoring was in its infancy. A roof was a new addition to the horseless carriage. Now a car with the roof down tends to turn heads, and the wow factor is evident on the faces of onlookers.

Britain has one of the highest proportions of open-top cars of any world market. We are often heard to complain about how poor our weather is, but actually there are plenty of days when it is just right. In fact, one of the reasons why our Continental cousins don’t buy as many is that for them it is often too hot to go convertible.

Having the top down changes the driving experience considerably; a new perspective of the surroundings, the sounds, the smells – all so different!

For some it gives an air of status, others just love the fun of the open air and a breeze through the hair, and then again if at the wheel of a MercedesBenz there is the satisfaction of driving a quite fantastic product.

If you’re going to go topless, it needs to be done with style, and in a Mercedes-Benz, style is intrinsic.

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roof needs to be in place. Long gone are the old flapping, noisy tops, dripping water in at every turn. No, the Mercedes-Benz designers have seen to that. Roof up to roof down or the other way is a breeze, switch operated and so quick! A few seconds and all is done.

Mercedes-Benz has a range of cabriolets and roadster cars, and right now the models to be seen in are the SLC and S-Class Cabriolet. Or of course there’s the super-fun smart. Each has its own innovations, features and benefits, such as a warm “airscarf” to provide heating from the top of the seat, wind

Roadsters rule OK: The MercedesBenz SLC (top) S-Class Cabriolet (left) and smart Cabrio (right)

deflectors to minimise noise and buffeting, and all the safety features and latest technology one would expect from a world-class manufacturer. But the best way to appreciate all this is by talking with a skilled, knowledgeable sales person, such as one finds at MercedesBenz of Norwich. They can show you the way to go topless in style! n www.yourmercedes.co.uk www.yoursmartcar.co.uk

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Take This: Top tribute band that played to the crowd!

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Take That Tribute Night at Holiday Inn Norwich North

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O BE HONEST it’s been a while since I’ve donned my party shoes - the sort of functions I seem to get invited to these days are more sedate affairs. But I fancied a good old fashioned fun night out and so, on recommendation, booked in for a Party Night at Holiday Inn. The Holiday Inn Norwich North is infamous for its Lancaster Ballroom and the fantastic events that are held at the hotel. A recent refurbishment also included a state of the art light show, making each event a unique experience.

We were game for anything but decided on the ‘Take This – Take That’ Night, which would include a three-course dinner and an evening being entertainment by a four-piece tribute band, Take This, a group of experienced West End singers who ‘embrace the total Take That experience’. We were told to be prepared to dance and sing the night away with a full

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evening of hits from Relight My Fire, Pray, to The Flood and Could it be magic?

So once I’d got over “what an earth do I wear to a Take That night”, my best mate and I made our way to the Lancaster ballroom for a night of revelry.

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HERE WAS plenty of good spirits about on the night – these Holiday Inn events pull in a faithful following of all different age groups as well as those celebrating big birthdays (given the Take That theme, there were a couple of Big 4-0s in for the night) and it was clear that a good time was expected by all.

The event was a sell-out, and the tasty meal was served with military precision. No sooner had the dessert been cleared away and the dance floor was full.

Disco gave way to the main act at about 9pm and the fabulous tribute band couldn’t have been

given a better welcome than if they were the real Take That!

Adoring fans played along and treated the talented lads as worldfamous pop stars and in return the band performed brilliantly.

As out-of-towners we had to leave at midnight but the party was still in full swing. What a night of fun it was and at £29.95 a head well worth it.

These nights are known to sell out fast so be quick to book yours. There are still some places left for the Dirty Dancing v Summer Night (16th July) and Dine & Disco (22nd July). Also the boys are back as The West End Jersey Boys on Friday 14th October and for the Take That v Boyz Bands Tribute in the new year n For more information on events and party nights at Holiday Inn download their guide www. hinorwich.com/events-andfunctions/

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GOOD GIRLS BIG NIGHT OUT Friday 5th £29.95 per lady

Back to School Dine & Disco Friday 2nd £19.50 per person

Back by popular demand The Ladybirds International Drag Spectacular Saturday 17th £27.00 per person

The Wedding, Prom & Party Show Sunday 4th FREE ENTRY

Swing and Sway with Bublé Hits Saturday 24th £25.00 per person

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Dirty Dancing v Summer Nights Saturday 16th £29.95 per person

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Dine & Disco Friday 22nd £19.50 per person Includes 2 course dinner and Disco

The Boy George Experience and The Ladybirds Celebrating Norwich Pride Friday 29th £27.00 per person

Includes 3 course meal, male dance act and our resident DJ – Females only

Rob’s Summer Dine & Disco Friday 12th £19.95 per person Includes 2 course dinner

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FRIENDS PREGNANT BUT YOU’RE STILL WAITING? Friends seemed to get pregnant so easily, even ‘by accident’,” recalls Katherine Smith, from Norwich. “We had been trying for a baby for some time and it had got to the point where it was really difficult to see other people with babies.

Special occasions also became difficult. Every birthday was a reminder of being another year older and still not where I wanted to be.”

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Fertility testing can reveal why you are not getting pregnant. For example blood tests and scans showed that Katherine had Polycystic Ovarian

Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects about one in every twelve women. Tiny, harmless cysts develop in the ovaries and they are unable to release eggs regularly (ovulate).

Dr Papathanasiou says: “Many women have ovulation problems which can be detected within a fertility check and often they go on to achieve a pregnancy with just a simple drug treatment. We do recommend, however, that both partners are checked. For men, a semen analysis will reveal if the sperm is healthy by looking not just at quantity but also the shape and motility. If simple drugs do not work, fertility treatments such as IVF or IUI (insemination) may be required.”

After they received their results, the Smith’s were referred for IVF treatment. They were given a choice of clinics and they chose Bourn Hall Norwich, which is based at Wymondham. Katherine says: “We were very impressed by the Clinic; the staff explained everything thoroughly and we felt comfortable there.”

After an initial consultation an individualised treatment plan was agreed and Katherine started

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a course of drugs to stimulate her ovaries to produce more eggs, ready for egg collection. After collection the eggs are fertilised with sperm and the resulting embryos transferred to the uterus.

This is usually done when the embryo is five days old when it has reached the blastocyst stage.

This process is very carefully monitored and requires many short appointments for blood tests and scans as the treatment is tailored to the individual. To make this more convenient for patients, Bourn Hall has opened a second Norfolk clinic at King’s Lynn. Although the patients can attend either clinic for consultancy, fertility testing and treatment, the specialist egg collection and embryo transfer happens at the clinic in Wymondham.

Two weeks after her embryo transfer Katherine took a pregnancy test.

She recalls she did this with great trepidation: “I took the test and even when I saw it was positive I could hardly believe it. I took about a dozen more tests before I really believed it!”

Katherine and James now have baby Jacob.

James says: “Having Jacob in our lives has been the most amazing thing we’ve ever experienced.

Once we started IVF treatment things seemed to happen quickly in comparison with the previous years.”

Dr Papathanasiou adds: “Helping patients achieve their dream is an amazing feeling. Our Norwich clinic has excellent success rates and our staff are dedicated in providing support for our patients at every step of their journey.”

56% of patients younger than 37 and receiving IVF blastocyst transfer at Bourn Hall Norwich became pregnant in 2015 (confirmed by a scan).

Kathleen concludes: “Jacob’s amazing, the light of our lives! We feel so blessed and thank our lucky stars every day.”

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Plucking the most staggering statistic from the survey, a whopping 75% of women would like their partners to groom their pubic hair – a surprising seven per cent higher than men – yet with only 55% of men acting on this, it seems they are falling short (and curly).

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NYONE who has worn traditional metal aligners (braces) on their teeth will probably tell you that it wasn’t a very positive experience!

This method of realigning or straightening teeth may have improved over the years, but it can still be inconvenient, uncomfortable and, of course, the wearer often feels very selfconscious.

But since 2009, Norwich dentist Ross Campbell has been offering his patients a better way to realign their teeth which doesn’t use metal or wires. Called Invisalign, the treatment is easy, comfortable and nearly invisible.

“People who want or need corrective orthodontics can, understandably, feel embarrassed about fixed metal aligners,” says Ross. “There is also the discomfort of having them put in, and the inconvenience of adjustment over a long period of time. The end result is that people often don’t undergo corrective work because they don’t have the confidence, and the whole process can be rather daunting.

“With Invisalign, these issues don’t exist, because this system straightens teeth using a series of clear, nearly invisible, removable aligners that are custom-made for your teeth. Each aligner is replaced every two weeks, as your teeth move, so little by little, week by week, your teeth gradually move towards the final position.

There is no metal, no screws to tighten, just an unobtrusive, clear plastic aligner.

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asked him about veneers initially, but he said he could straighten my teeth without having to drill at all, using Invisalign.

“The entire process was very easy, pain-free and completely invisible – no-one ever noticed the aligners on my teeth – and took 18 months overall. There was a bit of fine tuning to ensure a perfect result, but apart from that I just changed my aligner every two weeks. I am so happy with the result, and my wedding day smile was perfect, as I’d hoped. If I’d had the choice of Invisalign as a teenager I would have jumped at the chance. My best friend and a work colleague have been so impressed with my results that they have had Invisalign themselves.”

eat and drink, so they are not a permanent fixture in the mouth and fit around your lifestyle.

And because they are made of a material that is nearly invisible, they are pleasant to wear and the patient isn’t self-conscious.

“Patients using Invisalign only need to come and see me every three months. We closely monitor their progress, but they can come and pick up their aligners from the practice and just use a new one every two weeks.”

What makes Invisalign treatment with Ross Campbell even more appealing is that he uses an optical scanner to produce a 3D map of patients' teeth, rather than taking messy and uncomfortable impressions.

“The optical scanner is a fantastic piece of technology that makes the Invisalign process so much easier and far more accurate. It gives instant computerised results, so in seconds the patient can see, on screen, how their teeth will look at the end of the Invisalign process. It’s quick, easy and mess free.

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ATHRYN Wright came to see Ross eight years ago.

She was getting married and wanted her “wonky” teeth to be perfect for her big day. “I had the train-track metal braces as a teenager, and they were horrible to look at, and painful too. But over the years my teeth had reverted back to how they were, and I wanted to look my best for my wedding. Ross was recommended to me, and I

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F The Invisalign system straightens teeth using a series of clear, nearly invisible, removable aligners that are custom-made for your teeth.

OR Andi Gibbs, Invisalign was a confidence builder.

“As I got older I wanted to feel better about my teeth, as they weren’t as straight I wanted.

I am a very smiley person, so it’s important for me to have confidence in my smile.

“The whole Invisalign experience for me was very positive indeed. The beauty of Invisalign is that it fits around your life, and you can manage it from home. The aligners are also invisible, so there was no embarrassment factor at all.

Ross was incredibly helpful and the overall value for money was superb. I feel great – it’s the best money I have spent in recent years.” n

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ith my ‘tricky’ back, poor posture and grumbling aches, pains and stiffness, I was delighted when Vanilla asked me to go along and see osteomyologist Nic Aldous at the BackCare Clinic, in Westwick Street, Norwich. I hoped he could help me stand up straighter and go through the night without wincing every time I turned over.

Nic has been treating people of all ages with back pain for 20 years, including those with persistent headaches, pregnant women, and even brides who want better posture for their big day.

At our initial consultation, Nic told me a very surprising fact.

“The majority of people in this country will have a bad back by the time they leave school,” he said. “The problem is usually poor posture, but the biggest issue is stiffness to the spine, and without flexible movement the result is pain. Maintaining back flexibility should be something we all do regularly and from an early age, in the same way same way we look after our teeth.”

So how could he help me?

Nic specialises in a number of different treatments – CranialSacral Therapy (CST); Theraflex; and Muscle Energy Techniques (METs). Using a combination of these, Nic offers a unique and very successful method of

relieving back pain quickly.

CST is a gentle, hands-on treatment that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve headaches, back, neck and shoulder pain, or long-standing and persistent chronic problems.

Theraflex is a revolutionary way to restore flexibility to the spine with accurate, powered manipulation – something that cannot be done by hands alone.

Nic’s clinic is the only one in East Anglia to offer Theraflex.

METs are gentle, but very effective methods of actively using your own muscles to increase movement and relieve painful joints.

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had three sessions, and Nic used all three therapies. He told me that my right leg was about a centimetre shorter than my left, and corrected this in a matter of seconds with METs, which consisted of some rather challenging stretching on my hips as I lay on the treatment table.

The CST was incredibly relaxing and subtle, with Nic gently stretching and flexing my arms and shoulders in a seated position. This did wonders to relieve the pain in my shoulders and neck. He also gave me some gentle exercises to do at home to help improve this even more.

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intriguing part of the treatment was the Theraflex machine.

I confess I was initially a little nervous about it! This is a pad fitted with four pistons that pop out and flex each joint of the spine, helped by strategic pressure from the therapist.

Nic said it might be an unusual sensation, and he wasn’t wrong!

But it was never painful, and he continually assessed my comfort levels. It was rather like a good, deep massage, and he treated the length of my spine, focusing on my mid back where I had most stiffness.

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fter my treatments I felt so much more flexible, stood a lot straighter and the pains in the middle of my back and neck were vastly improved. A very positive result for me after a lifetime of slouching and niggling pain. I think Nic is spot on, we should give backs the TLC they deserve, it really is worth it to walk taller and pain free.

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ity acupuncturist Rebecca Geanty is leading a group of therapists to launch a holistic approach to alternative treatments for those seeking to take responsibility for their own health and well-being.

Treat is a new complementary healthcare clinic being launched on a special therapy taster day at Rebecca’s clinic, Norwich Acupuncture Rooms, on July 23.

“I am trying to turn the traditional method of running complementary health clinics on its head,” explained Rebecca, a registered traditional acupuncturist.

She graduated from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine with a BSc (Hons) in science and specialises in fertility and pregnancy treatments.

“Treat will offer people a 20 minute free consultation first and then they will learn which therapies can treat their condition, so they have choice.”

Rebecca, who has been practising since 2008, has teamed up with 14 local therapists to establish Treat and is shortly to launch a website about the service.

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“The taster day will be open to anyone to come along and we will have a variety of workshops, talks and demonstrations for people to enjoy,” she said.

The programme of 10 workshops will include a demonstration of Chinese cupping for easing tension and talks on nutrition.

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efore becoming an acupuncturist, Rebecca had a stressful job as a restaurant manager, which led to her suffering tension headaches.

“I sought the help of an acupuncturist, and after treatment the headaches completely went away. That, along with the fact my 95-year-old grandmother has always advocated alternative health therapies, was what made me decide to become one myself,” she explained.

Rebecca now looks after a 1,010-strong client list, treating many in the traditional Chinese style of community clinics, whereby groups of people are seen together, making it more affordable.

The Treat therapists are: Sam Coxeter – acupuncturist and

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Our British summer is so short, therefore, the key is to make the most of it. It’s not just about outdoor furniture, barbecues, patio heaters or fire pits, but also about decorating your garden with colourful pots, interesting plants and features. Maybe invest in some garden lighting so the party can continue on into the night! Every tiny detail counts in a garden and adds to the overall curb appeal of your property.

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Sitting outside in the summer means we get to look a lot more at the outside of our properties and notice how shabby they have become!

The warmer weather is also the ideal time to do those long-awaited renovations, especially to draughty windows.

Renovating windows and doors to their original glory will add lots of value to your home and make it much easier to sell.

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The most obvious way to add value to your property is to extend the square footage. Adding an extension gives an instant boost and can change the appeal of any home. It also gives you the chance to add what you feel the property lacks. We all love to see light and space, nevertheless, it is important to not lose the homely feel.

Conservatories, orangeries and summer houses allow us to continue our alfresco living across the rest of the year.

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They offer a great visual aspect to the outside and, if you’re short on room indoors, they help create the illusion of space even when closed as you have a wall of glass to view letting in maximum light.

On the more practical side, Aluminium doors are made with precision engineering, they are very high performance and thermally efficient. Anthracite grey on the outside and white inside is a popular colour choice for aluminium doors, but the colour options and finishes are endless.

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Level thresholds and the slick smooth operation give the wow factor every time.

Bi-fold doors are quick to install. Either the builder creates the opening, and then the door company measures up before building the frames to fit. Or, for a faster turnaround, the builder commits to creating an opening of a set size and the frame arrives designed to fit it. Typically the doors are installed in one day by professional installers. The frame is assembled first and having this 100% level is crucial to any installation. The doors are then hung, with the glass going in last of all.

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WHAT MAKES A GOOD ESTATE AGENT? You put your house on the market, but the estate agent is the one who actually sells it. Choosing the right agent is a critical decision – it can make the difference between getting a really good price, and not selling your house at all. But how do you tell the difference between good agents and bad ones?

Last month Norwich firm, Reality scooped Gold for Best Estate Agent in the East of England Category, beating off competition from seven other shortlisted estate agents in the region at the ESTAS 2016, the biggest awards for estate and letting agents in the UK. Affectionately nicknamed by her clients as the ‘Kirstie Allsopp of Norwich’, fully qualified estate agent and founder of Reality, Lucy Carne and her team were recognised for their outstanding customer service, where they collected the coveted Gold award from TV property personality Phil Spencer (pictured above).

Winners are decided purely on ratings provided by over 30,000 vendors and home buyers. Lucy explains why she thinks her business won the award: “We encompass traditional values and a high level of customer care – this approach has offered reassurance to hundreds of local buyers and sellers. It also helps that we’re an independent estate agency and able to adapt with the current demands and trends.”

The company, based in NR1, first started operating during the height of the recession in 2009, however, armed with a notable amount of experience and a philosophy rooted in customer service, not only did the city firm survive this unsettling time but thrived.

As the seller, you choose the estate agent, and the agent works for you. Do you trust them with your most valuable asset? It’s worth doing your research – integrity and great customer service can save you from a house-selling nightmare!

For a refreshing local approach to buying & selling your property.

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E BRITS love our gardens, and as the weather warms up we are out there planting, weeding and creating a space we can call our own.

But gardens have become more than just a showcase for flowers, they are now a sophisticated extension and reflection of our living space. This means we can get more from our gardens, by creating a designed theme that links our interior and exterior, effectively bringing the outside in…and vice versa.

No-one understands this better than Mike Read, head designer of Loxley Hall Ltd, a multi-award winning landscape design company in Norwich. For over 20 years, Mike and his team have been designing and creating gardens of every style and type – from traditional to contemporary.

“Gardens are very personal, and it’s our job to turn our customers’ dreams into reality,” says Mike. “Over the years the trends of garden living have become much more design-led.

They are now a continuation of the living space. People want to spend more time living and entertaining outdoors in a natural environment, so they want their garden and house to share a theme. They are

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O HOW does Mike help his customers to achieve this cohesive, alfresco living style? “We often use a colour, or style of flooring in a garden to complement the flooring in the home. For example if there is a wood laminate floor in the main room leading out to the garden, we will use a wooden decking outside to continue the theme.

Lighting has also become very popular, enabling people to show off their green space at night, in the winter, or for entertaining.

“These days a lot of people want low maintenance gardens, and there is huge demand for artificial lawns, because it looks just like real grass, but requires very little care. Our younger customers prefer architectural, exotic plants with large fronds, such as ornamental grasses, palms and bamboo. Again, these are very easy to care for and you can achieve some fantastic colour

combinations with different foliage without using flowers. For those who do like some blooms, larger blocks of flowering perennials create a splash of colour without the work.

“There is such a great choice of materials on the market for creating striking gardens with a difference,” adds Mike. “Squarecut Indian polished sandstone and slate is very in for the ultimate contemporary look along with hardwood or composite decking which now comes in a variety of colours and is superb quality and non slip.”

So there really is no excuse for a lack-lustre garden. By creating a haven that reflects your lifestyle and increases your living space, your garden can be part of your home all year round, whatever the weather!

For more information on Loxley Hall Garden Design visit www.loxleyhall.co.uk

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TheFoodie ALFRESCO DINING IN NORWICH escaping to the beautiful sun It’s that time of year once more filled courtyard at The Library – when chairs and tables pop up it’s the perfect spot for people and creep across the pavements watching or feasting on their of Norwich and, if we close classy grill dishes, along with our eyes for a second, we can plenty of choice from lovely all pretend we live somewhere new wines, a summer cocktail warm, chic and cosmopolitan. or even a craft ale.

When it gets like this, try

THAI FOR COFFEE! The Tamarind Tree in All Saints Street, is now opening early mornings, serving gorgeous takeaway teas and coffees. If you're in no hurry to get to work you can always sit and enjoy your hot drinks alfresco as they have tables and chairs outside too. Open from 7.30am.

Summer at Strattons FATHER’S DAY LUNCH

Sunday 19 June 12-2.30pm Strattons is serving their a la carte menu including roast beef and roast pork with all the trimmings.

Booking is essential, call 01760 723845

AFTERNOON TEA

Themed throughout the year, Strattons afternoon tea is the perfect treat, book in or buy the voucher and indulge in homemade cakes; fruit scones with jam and cream, finger sandwiches and tea or coffee. Vouchers are £31 and include a traditional afternoon tea for two, perhaps by the fire in winter or alfresco in summer.

Special afternoon tea dates: Wimbledon 27th June – 10th July 2016 Great British Summer June - September 2016

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elice, on Castle Meadow, may already be your favourite weekday lunch stop. The ice-cream and coffee venue serves a top range of sandwiches, salads and baguettes and is always very popular in the middle of the day.

But come home time, it’s also a perfect post-work drinks and nibbles stop. Open from 5pm until 10.30pm on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday, a few of us went early one evening to enjoy cold beers and sharing platters.

The Delice team have created a modern menu of food boards that are delicious with a wellearned glass of wine. Served on slates, they feature lots of homemade eats sourced from local ingredients.

We ordered the Norfolk Cheese Board, the Veggie Board and mixed olives with bread and balsamic.

Cheese fiends will love the artisan selection of Smoked

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Norfolk Dapple, Binham Blue, Walsingham (a crumbly cheese) and Copys Cloud (a mild Brie).

They’re accompanied by crunchy crackers, fresh grapes and a fantastic chutney.

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he highlight of the Veggie Board is the British pea hummus – virtually hoovered up by our table, along with artichoke, roasted Mediterranean vegetables and grilled halloumi. The halloumi, unusually, is served as slim slices, much more enjoyable than the usual wedge you find elsewhere.

A dish of juicy marinated olives, with a lovely selection of grilled and fresh breads, and we were all set!

Having been so well looked after, we were looking forward to dessert. We were happy to see that Ronaldo’s ice cream, so popular during the day, was featured on

the menu in an Affogato. We also chose a Strawberry Meringue Cake and the Figs and Mascarpone.

If you’ve only ever enjoyed figs at Christmas and from a box at that, do try the latter. Fresh figs are entirely different and perfect as Delice serves them – lightly grilled with local honey and soft cheese.

We stayed longer than we planned, but that’s what happens when the food and company are good. Slap bang in the city and close to our favourite pubs and bars, Delice is a great way to start a night out.

REVIEW: HEIDI SECKER

Delice 2 Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1 3PY 01603 527788 www.delicenorwich.com OPENING HOURS Thur-Sat - 9am - 10.30pm Mon-Wed - 9am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 4.30pm

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e are lucky to have our beautiful sun-filled courtyard at The Library – it’s the perfect spot for people watching or feasting on our classy grill dishes and the chance to sample some of our lovely new wines, a summer cocktail or even a craft ale.

We hold regular wine-tasting dinners at The Library – our South African-themed June dinner has proved to be popular with just a few seats left. We have planned a virtual tour of the Garden Route; from Stellenbosch to the newer wine regions of Swartland and, of course, Constantia.

South Africa now competes in every category, with crisp Sauvignons and creamy Chardonnays; honeyed Chenin Blancs and silky Pinots, not forgetting worldfamous Pinotage – a unique cross of Burgundy's Pinot Noir with Châteauneuf-du-Pape's Cinsault, or Hermitage, that was created back in 1925.

Our dinners are a great opportunity to enjoy wines that you may not ordinarily have chosen, carefully matched with a fabulous three-course supper.

If wine evenings are not for you, simply visit anytime to sample our delicious wines. With summer and wistful thinking about South Africa, I have chosen one of my current favourites: Ernst Gouws & Co Chenin Blanc. From a family-owned winery in the heart of Stellenbosch, the hand-picked grapes are fermented in stainless steel to preserve the flavours of kiwi, citrus and apple. Perfect with fresh prawns, salad, chicken or just on its own.

Here’s to summer drinking!

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eTIAnL h c it K CONFIDEN TOM HARDING, OF DOZEN ARTISAN BAKERY After leaving school, Tom Harding originally planned to do a business studies course at college, but decided it wasn’t for him and opted instead to learn to be a baker. Now he runs his own successful business, the Dozen Artisan Bakery, in Norwich.

Why do you think more people are opting to buy foods made using traditional methods and natural ingredients?

Nowadays, there is a lot more knowledge about what ingredients go in to making mass-produced foodstuffs. I think increasingly people would rather buy food where they know what’s in it.

Every day we freshly bake six different types of handmade bread including white, wholemeal, seeded and sourdough, a range of pastries, sausage rolls and cakes. Our customers know the person who made that product has done their best to make it as good as it can be.

Being a baker means an early start to the day, how do you cope with that?

In order for our bread to be on the shelves by 8am, I get up at 2am, six days a week. I usually

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go to bed about 8pm. I always say to people that no matter what time you have to get up, it is always a struggle, even if it is 10am.

I have been doing it for nearly 20 years so I am pretty used to it now. It means my leisure time is usually in the afternoons. I guess the most difficult thing about it is if someone has invited me to a special event in the evening. If I go, I am always thinking I have to be in bed soon.

Which of Norfolk’s artisan food producers make the best accompaniment to your bread?

“Every day we freshly bake six different types of handmade bread including white, wholemeal, seeded and sourdough, a range of pastries, sausage rolls and cakes.”

I make when my wife is away, so I can eat it all myself, and the other is my own variation of a kedgeree. Mostly, my wife does the cooking at home, and I tend to assist with chopping the vegetables.

We actually stock Mrs Temple’s Cheese, of Wighton, which goes really well with our sourdough breads, and a range of lovely jams and chutneys from The Garden Pantry, Spooner Row, Wymondham.

Where do you like to eat out?

Aside from baking, do you like to cook?

Dozen Artisan Bakery, 107 Gloucester Street, Norwich NR2 2DY. Tel: 01603 764798 E: info@dozenbakery.co.uk www.dozenbakery.co.uk

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One is macaroni cheese which

We live in Stoke Holy Cross so are very lucky to have both Stoke Mill and The Wildebeest on our doorstep. A regular Sunday morning treat is breakfast at The Unthank Kitchen, in Norwich.

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BY KEITH CHARLISH The Paddocks Butchery and Deli Now the weather is at last warming up, it’s time to fire up the BBQ and enjoy food at its best.

Here at the Paddocks Butchery & Deli we pride ourselves on an exciting range of products for your perfect outdoor cooking experience.

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● We have a BBQ selection to suit all tastes, with mouth-watering kebabs of lamb, rosemary and garlic, chicken in a Thai marinade and rump steak.

Our beef burgers are gluten free, plain if you prefer, or with chilli and cheese, as well as lamb with mint or pork and apple. And sausages to suit all tastes. ● A South African influence on our range is apparent in the Boerewors sausage – beef and pork with a secret blend of herbs and spices – and the Sosatie, a lamb kebab marinated in apricot jam, cloves, bay leaves, cumin, coriander and turmeric… absolutely gorgeous.

2 Castle Meadow • 01603 527788 Mon-Wed 9am-4.30pm/Thurs-Sat 9am-10.30pm/Sun 10am-4.30pm www.delicenorwich.com

● All our meat is from carefully selected local farmers who are as passionate about what they do as we are. ● Our beef is from a herd of Limousine cattle situated just outside Wymondham. Dry-aged for 28 days before butchering ensures we achieve optimum flavour and tenderness.

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● The lamb is from Cavick Hall farm in Wymondham and is a Charollais breed crossed with a Lleyn. Superb flavour and tenderness, again dry-aged but for seven to ten days. ● Our pork is free range and sourced from rarebreed Large Blacks at Oxburgh Hall near Swaffham and the Dingley Dell herd in Suffolk.

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Gin Bert-tannia From Strattons Hotel

A refreshing British summer cocktail named after Strattons resident lazy cat Bert Ingredients:

50ml Bombay Sapphire 25ml elderflower cordial 75ml locally pressed Ashill Fruit Farm pear juice Fresh mint to garnish Building your cocktail:

Fill a short tumbler glass half way with ice. In your cocktail shaker, add ice, gin, elderflower cordial and pear juice, shake well and pour into your glass, garnish with fresh mint and straws. Apple juice also works as an alternative to pear.

Bitter Elder From Platform 12 Ingredients:

575ml apple juice 50ml gin 25ml elderflower cordial 25ml lemon juice 4-5 dashes of angostura bitters Building your cocktail:

Shake all ingredients with ice and serve in a high ball glass. Garnish with a lemon slice and a slice of cucumber.

Lemon Curd Martini From 42 King Street Ingredients:

50ml of finlandia vodka 25ml of fresh lemon juice 2 large teaspoons of fine quaility lemon curd Building your cocktail:

Shake all ingredients with ice, double strain into a coupe and enjoy.

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How to succeed at Gluten-free BBQs

BY LOUISA KIDDELL The Norfolk Gluten Free Co. Ltd.

Catering for summer events and BBQs can be a daunting prospect if you’re on a strict gluten free diet – and as their host this can put additional pressure on you too. But with a little bit of forethought and planning it's easier than you think.

MODERN PUB DINING Fresh, seasonal food.

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Here are our top tips for catering for your gluten free guests: ● Gluten is found in barley, wheat and rye and oats – so make sure that you check every label – the offenders should be bold on the ingredients list.

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● Make sure that you keep gluten containing foods separate, and use fresh knives, boards and utensils for gluten free food preparation. ● Heat does not destroy gluten, so BBQ gluten free meats on a separate grill or on tin foil – unprepared meat is naturally gluten free and most reputable butchers will have a gluten free range of sausages and burgers. ● Watch out for sauces, pickles, dressings and gravies – either source gluten free alternatives, or keep things plain and then guests can choose their own. ● When it comes to nibbles and finger foods, if you prepare vegetable crudities and dips, olives, cheeses, and even tortilla chips and gluten free crisps and nuts, it’s something that everyone can have – and the gluten freeers won’t feel like they have to miss out.

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● It’s also easy to make salads gluten free; brown rice pasta makes a great alternative to durum wheat pasta, or try naturally gluten free grains such as buckwheat or quinoa – a dash of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and seasoning, and you’re good to go. ● If in doubt ask your gluten free guests what they would like as alternatives, and most will be thrilled that you’ve thought about them.

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4 Pour half the cheesecake mix onto biscuit base, layer the rhubarb on top and then cover with remaining cheese cake mix.

5 Allow to set over night.

Rhubarb sorbet Makes a 1 litre tub

450g forced rhubarb, chopped 265g caster sugar 375ml water

1 Place the rhubarb, sugar and water into a pan and bring to the boil. Simmer until the rhubarb is soft.

2 Allow to cool then blitz in a food processor.

3 Freeze until just set and then blitz again and re-freeze.

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Rhubarb cheesecake Serves 12

75 g melted butter 300g digestive biscuits 450ml double cream 300g cream cheese 300g white chocolate melted 1 tbsp icing sugar 300g sweetened roasted forced rhubarb

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1 Line a 22cm round loose bottom cake tin with baking parchment.

2 Blitz the biscuits in a food processor until fine crumbs and mix together with the melted butter. Push into the base of the lined tin.

3 Whip the cream and icing sugar together until at the soft peaks stage. Add the cream cheese and gently whip to fully combine. Finally add the cooled

Roasted rhubarb 900g rhubarb 150g caster sugar

1 Cut the rhubarb into sticks about 3 cm long. Place onto a tray with the sugar and cover with tin foil.

2 Bake at 180ËšC for 20 minutes until just soft. Serve when cool with the cheesecake or use as the cheesecake recipe filling.

Just a taste from some of the great food served at the wonderful Strattons.

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Enjoy fresh scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam accompanied by any tall sized, hot Starbucks coffee for just £7.

Only in our Zest Café, Bar and Grill.

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rrival at this beautiful manor house fills one with expectation, it is so impressive, and that promise is realised in the superb interiors.

We were greeted and shown to our table by the attentive Zsolt, who was to take care of us during our Afternoon Tea experience.

The room was spacious and airy, with an eclectic range of guests indulging themselves on this weekday afternoon.

Sprowston Manor was bustling, but reportedly becomes even busier on high days and holidays.

It is also a favoured venue for birthday celebrations.

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Afternoon tea can be taken at a location of your choice within the hotel. In winter this might be beside the flickering fire, or savouring the wonderful views from a picture window, and guests confess to having a favourite table for the occasion.

Choosing tea from a comprehensive selection, I decided upon the Earl Grey and my friend the spiced chai. Both were delicious leaf served in individual pots topped up with hot water or changed at your request throughout the tea.

We were brought a three-tier plate laden with all sorts of goodies (requests are happily dealt with, where possible, for variations on the range). On the first tier, the sandwich selection was smoked salmon, ham cut from the bone, cucumber, and cheese & pickle,

daintily crustless. The next layer was assorted heavenly sweet temptations – vanilla slice, rich chocolate pudding, blueberry mousse, macaroons and fresh strawberries.

Such was the multitude of treats, I feared we might be unable to tackle the top tier, proffering my very favourite – scones … I adore them!

But how to resist, and they did not disappoint – still warm, yielding, both fruit and plain, and served with traditional clotted cream and jam.

But afternoon tea at Sprowston Manor can be even more extravagant. Perhaps choose a chilled glass of prosecco or champagne, or a civilised G&T. The perfect indulgence in wonderful surroundings. Enjoy!

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Sprowston Manor Afternoon Tea: £15.59 per person; with Prosecco £19, Moet Champagne £23 Wroxham Road, Norwich NR7 8RP 01603 410871 marriottsprowstonmanor.co.uk

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NOT-TO-MISS EVENTS Norwich SUNDAY 4 JUNE

The Norwich Arts and Vintage Fair Expect stalls with vintage clothing and fashion, vinyl collections and record fair, arts and crafts from around the world, food and cakes, tea and coffee, juices & smoothies, jewellery, illustration and design, books and literature, streetwear and more!

Open. 10am-5pm £2 Free entry between 1011am and 4-5pm.

on the Street, cookery demonstration theatre featuring some of the county’s best loved and best known chefs, live music and children’s entertainment.

The Battle of the Bangers will then tempt visitors into St Peter’s Street, where they can taste the mouthwatering sausages, from the ten butchers battling it out to be crowned winner of the judges and public votes. They will also be a hog roast and interactive displays.

The Forum, Millennium Plain

Home summer events programme promises to be bigger and better than ever. Running from 30 June to 1 September, Thursday evenings will be alive with FREE street entertainment including Covent Garden entertainers, bands and street performers So head to Gentleman's Walk, St Gregory's Green, Hay Hill and Timberhill.from 5pm–8pm and enjoy free summer entertainment.

5-8pm Thursday Evenings

30 JUNE- 1 SEPTEMBER

A great, green day out with fun environmental activities for all the family.

Green living and energy advice, rural crafts, conservation charities, children's activities, children's entertainers, boat trips and much more.

Incorporating The Broads Green Boat Show.

SUNDAY 19 JUNE

Head Out Not Home

Once again The Forum will be transformed into a celebration of Norfolk Food & Drink, with an Adnams beer garden, producers village packed full of delicious local food and drink for sale, Feast

Norwich in the summer really is the place to be on Thursday evenings, with so much to enjoy, including an excellent array of shops, cafe's, bars and restaurants. This year Norwich Business Improvement District’s (BID) Head Out, Not

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Holt Festival The waiting is over, Holt Festival, North Norfolk’s award winning, multiarts, international festival has revealed its full 2016 programme. Now in its eighth year, the Festival brings outstanding theatre, music, comedy, literature, children’s and visual art events to the picturesque Georgian town for eight days, from 23 to 31 July.

Featuring a wealth of talent, this spectacular week of art and entertainment is testament to Artistic Director, Charles Pugh’s devotion to scouring the artistic world for performers who are exciting, interesting, sometimes challenging, sometimes nostalgic, but always entertaining.

General booking is now open on 01603 598699. For details of all Holt Festival events, and to book online, go to www.holtfestival.org

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THEATRE Norwich Theatre Royal highlights 9-11 JUNE

All Or Nothing A trans-generational musical experience celebrating the unique sound of the iconic Mod band, The Small Faces.

Including an arsenal of brilliant hits like Whatcha Gonna Do About It, All Or Nothing, Tin Soldier, Lazy Sunday, Here Comes The Nice and Itchycoo Park.

This exciting, poignant, and bittersweet tale is the stuff of Rock ‘n’ Roll legend. The story of four charismatic young kids whose humour, attitude, passion and, above all talent, rockets them into the big time; only to discover the path to fantastic success is heaving with exploitation, corruption, betrayal and ultimately tragedy. Their raw, soulful music inspired June/July 2016 Vanilla

a whole new generation of stars including Paul Weller and The Jam, Oasis, Blur, The Verve and The Arctic Monkeys. Not to mention millions of fans.

Tickets £8-£25 24-25 JUNE

The Sleeping Beauty A glittering new production of the famous ballet featuring over 100 young dancers.

A sumptuous and scintillating Sleeping Beauty that highlights the magic and splendour of the triumph of good over evil. As Aurora pricks her finger, the curse of the wicked Carabosse takes effect until the Prince awakens her with a kiss, the spell is broken, and Carabosse dies.

International principals dance the leading roles.

English Youth Ballet’s policy is to perform full length productions of classical ballet and to

give young dancers the chance to perform in a professional setting.

Tickets £7-£22 29 JUNE - 30 JULY

Mary Poppins The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane has been triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. The stage version of Mary Poppins is brilliantly adapted from the wonderful stories

by PL Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film.

It has a timeless score by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman including the songs Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds.

Tickets £8-£63 For more information go to theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Maddermarket Theatre 24 JUNE-2 JULY

Ladies in Lavender Adapted for stage by Shaun McKenna, directed by Pip Sessions.

Based on the hit film starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, ‘Ladies in Lavender’ is a poignant tale of unfulfilled dreams and unrequited love, set in picturesque Cornwall in the 1930s. Ursula and Janet Widdington find a handsome and gifted young Polish violinist washed up on the beach below their cottage after a storm. The sisters take him into their care and into their hearts.

However, the presence of the mysterious young man disrupts their peaceful lives, awakening feelings of longing and desire, jealousy and suspicion, in the close-knit community in which they live. £8-£12 www.maddermarket.co.uk

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ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS Holiday Inn SATURDAY 16 JULY

Dirty Dancing v Summer Night ‘Hey Baby’, ‘You’re the one that I want’ so why not come to this fantastic tribute show. Mixing Dirty Dancing and Grease, this show is a must for those who want to re-live the music and dancing from the infamous film and stage shows. With Disco including 3 course dinner.

Tickets £29.95 22 JULY

Dine & Disco No frills... just a good night out! 2 course dinner and disco playing your favourite dance music.

Tickets £19.50

Norwich Playhouse FRIDAY 17 JUNE

Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure After 27 marathons in 27 days, Eddie Izzard hits the Playhouse with 3 shows

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in 3 hours! Eddie presents three performances of his stand up show "Force Majeure" in one night, all in different languages, beginning with German at 7pm, French at 8pm and English at 9pm.

English language 9pm performance sold out Tickets £15 SATURDAY 25 JUNE

Lady Sings The Blues

Lady Sings The Blues presents the music of Billie Holiday chronologically through the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s using many of the original arrangements.

It is the closest that any of us will ever get to hearing that tremendous repertoire performed live, properly, just as it was when it was first performed all those years ago. The line up for this show features vocals from Val Wiseman, alongside trumpeter Digby Fairweather and his band.

Tickets £17.50, conc £15

29-30 JUNE

Grumpy Old Women: Fifty Shades of Beige Returning after sell out shows at the Playhouse in 2014, the Grumpies are back to knock some sense into the nation. Perrier Award-winning comedian, writer and original star of Grumpy Old Women Jenny Eclair will be joined by fellow recruits Susie Blake (Mrs Brown's Boys, Coronation Street) and actress and singer Kate Robbins (Where The Heart Is, Casualty).

Tickets £25

Great Yarmouth Potter's Resort #SummerOfFun Summer 2016 is being called Record Breaking #SummerOfFun at Potters Resort and there will be dozens of activities with a leader board to try and beat, as well as kids’ clubs, daytime activities and entertainment.

As well as live evening entertainment from

Potters Theatre Company performing their allsinging and dancing shows in the state-ofthe-art Atlas Theatre, including new Summer production A Night at the Movies, family breaks include accommodation with a range of family rooms available, four delicious meals a day, kids’ clubs, daytime activities and extensive sports and leisure facilities. There’s no need to worry about budgets or how to keep little ones entertained.

Pretty much the only thing you’ll need to pay for is your drinks and coin operated machines!

There is a range of one, two, three and four night breaks family breaks, starting from Friday 22 July with the last family break commencing on Tuesday 30 August. Prices for a one night break start from £119 for adults, £99 for 9-15 year olds, £89 for 2-8 year olds and under 2’s £10. www.pottersholidays.com

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Chris Coughlan Owner of Lakenham Creamery

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as I like them all! If I was pushed I’d say our gourmet Norfolk County Ice Cream, in particular the Raspberries and Cream flavour – because I love raspberries.

What are Lakenham Creamery’s future plans any new ventures or exciting flavours?

We have quite a few plans, but I won’t reveal all just yet. All I will say is look out for the return of some past favourites. As for new flavours, we are launching a Vanilla and Pecan Crunch, and a Mascarpone and Fig very shortly. There will be some new winter flavours too. We are always developing new ideas.

What do you love about Norwich, what makes it unique?

Chris, how did you get into ice cream making?

After selling my previous business I was looking for new opportunities and saw this business for sale in the Sunday Times! A few phone calls and a quick trip to Norwich sealed the deal. I knew it was the right city, and the right business, for me.

What makes Lakenham Creamery ice cream so special?

It’s very simple, we use only the best quality ingredients to make a proper super premium ice cream.

This means cream, sugar, eggs and natural flavours. Nothing else.

This is what sets us apart. We blend the best of traditional and new technologies, and the basic methods we use to make the ice cream really haven’t changed that much since 1921. It’s made in the proper ‘slow food’ way.

Where are your favourite places to go in Norwich?

What is your favourite Lakenham Creamery ice cream?

There are so many, but I love No. 33 on Exchange Street, they do a brilliant breakfast which I find hard to resist! East Twenty Six, also on Exchange Street, does really great food. For menswear the service at Chadds is superb. Who can live without Thorns and Jarrolds – two Norwich institutions? n

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After graduating from University in the 1970s, Chris worked in the far east and Africa. In 1992 he sold his previous business, moved back to the UK, and bought Lakenham Creamery. He lives in Cringleford with his wife and two grown up daughters.

It’s a simply brilliant city. Small enough so you don’t feel overwhelmed, with a great range of interesting independent shops, which give it a unique feel. And there are great places like the Theatre Royal, all surrounded by lovely countryside and the coast a short drive away – what more could I ask for?

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