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ON YOUR BIKE!

If you like to explore Norwich on a bike, you’ll be delighted with the recent announcement that millions of pounds has been set aside to improve 20 miles of cycle paths in and around city, as part of £8.4m of government funding. More than 40 improvements will be carried to two routes – between Norwich International Airport and Lakenham, and from Sprowston to Wymondham – which both go through the centre of Norwich.

So saddle up and take to the paths. It’s a great way to keep fit and get to know this beautiful city.

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SAY GOODBYE...

A fond farewell to the city’s 15th female Lord Mayor, Judith Lubbock, who has been the Liberal Democrat councillor for Eaton since 1995.

During her year in office, Judith focused on three passions; to promote the city’s parks and open spaces; to celebrate the city’s built heritage; and to encourage more walking and cycling. Her chosen Civic Charity appeal for the year was Cruse Bereavement Care, which provides advice, information and support to anyone who has been bereaved. A Londoner originally, Judith is married to solicitor Nigel and they have two children, Tom and Anna.

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SAY HELLO...

A warm welcome to Norwich’s 16th female Lord Mayor, Brenda Arthur. Brenda’s wide and varied experience makes her an ideal candidate for the role.

She was elected as a city councillor in 2008 and leader in 2011. She has also been vicechair of the federation of Age Concerns and a trustee of Age Concern England. Brenda was

Sheriff of Norwich in 2005/06, and for eight years was a nonexecutive director of the Norfolk and Norwich hospital. She has also been involved with the Neighbourhood Renewal project at North Earlham and Larkman (NELM), Business Improvement District, Theatre Royal and Forum Trust.

Brenda is married to Brian and has two children David and Gareth.

GET CRACKING!

For egg-streme Easter fun, why not keep your sunny side up by taking part in the Norwich Business Improvement District (BID) Easter Egg Hunt? From Saturday 28 March until Friday 10 April, a trail of Easter eggs will be hidden in 20 locations around Norwich city centre, displayed on posters, inside businesses or in windows. If you find 10 eggs or more you can claim your free chocolate Easter egg at the Tourist Information Centre in the Forum. Plus, there is the chance for 5 lucky winners to find a Golden Ticket worth £500!

To download the trail map, go to www. norwichbid.co.uk/easter

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The Kitchenary Cookshop stocks a large range of cookware, bakeware, cake decorations, tools and gadgets for keen cooks, as well as a sizeable home-brew department.

If you love cooking (or know someone who does), go along and see what you can find.

Cake tin hire available.

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WHAT'S ON OFFER: Guernsey may be small, but it thinks big. And it dreams big. The island is a food lovers paradise with some of the freshest seafood in British waters, from catch to plate in just a few hours. 2015 is jam-packed full of amazing food festivals and events to whet your appetite this year.

Guernsey is home to Britain's cleanest beach, Vazon Bay on the island's west coast, and the world's smallest chapel, the Little Chapel. The capital, St Peter Port is said to be the prettiest harbour town in Europe and RHS Britain in Bloom 2014 winner of best coastal town.

WHERE TO STAY: There’s plenty to choose from – stay in a relaxed and informal guest house; go chic in a boutique hotel in the rural parishes; holiday at your own pace in a self-catering cottage in a beautiful coastal location or head to one of the well-equipped campsites around the island.

Great recommendations to be found at www.visitguernsey.com/accommodation.

HOW TO GET THERE: Flybe provide convenient direct Sunday flights from Norwich International Airport from May to September and also offer great discounts for the under 12s*. Journey time is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes and all passengers get a free 20kg bag allowance. Book online at www.flybe.com.

Discover glorious Guernsey this summer from Norwich International Airport, your local gateway to the sun. For your chance to win a pair of return tickets to Guernsey with Flybe from Norwich International, simply answer the question below and email us with your entry.

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Terms & Conditions: Prize is for two direct return flights from Norwich International Airport to Guernsey, dates subject to availability and to be taken by Sep 2015. Competition closes 31 May 2015. Entrants must be 18 years or older. No cash prize alternative will be offered. Each passenger gets a free 20kg baggage allowance. Outward and return flights available on Sundays from May to September – visit www.flybe.com for details.

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FASHION FASHION The Designers’ Show

That was the week that was... a testament to the diversity and creativity of the city... showcasing the very best of fashion ...an insight into tomorrow’s designer talent.

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The Retailer’s Show

From high street to vintage to futuristic – here’s just a snapshot from the shows.

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Showcased the very best of men’s and women’s fashion for the year ahead in a choreographed show.

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The Vintage Show

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The Designers' Show  Sponsored by Norwich City FC

This visually stunning show revealed the ‘ones to watch’ in regional fashion styling and design

The Designers’ Show

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As I, and the show stylist Karen James-Welton (aka Fabulous Miss K), are so passionate about vintage style being something anyone can enjoy, the show was never destined to be like a tea dance. With the show having an Eastern theme – also a key look for fashion trends this year– some glorious prints and kimonos were showcased along with bespoke headwear from ready to wear delicate tiaras by Samantha Walden to more couture pieces

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One of my personal favourite looks was a kimono and

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Fakenham Races Ladies Day 2015

Join us on Sunday May 31st 2015 and dress to impress as we celebrate 35 years of Big C with Fakenham Racecourse Ladies Day. With prizes for Best Dressed Lady, Best Hat, and Best Dressed Couple.

For more details visit: fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

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FASHION

How to...

pull it out of the

HAT

for the SOCIAL SEASON Wearing a hat can be a real head turner if you are attending an event like Fakenham Races. Here our experts are under starter’s orders with their advice. By Sheree Hana

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ITH THE SOCIAL EVENTS season almost upon us it is time to get your hat on especially if you are planning a trip to Fakenham races and its increasingly popular Ladies Day. Hats are currently having

something of a renaissance thanks to the Duchess of Cambridge whose panache for wearing smaller-style hats

because they are such a fashion statement.

“The important thing is for a hat to be comfortable, to be able to see your face as you don’t want to be looking out from underneath it and allows people to give you a kiss without knocking it off.”

“Hats are noticed more than any other fashion item and perhaps more important, they’re almost always remembered” The Century of Hats book

is being emulated by younger women.

Jarrold’s Personal Stylist Lucy Hurrell helps her customers find a hat for special occasions. She said: “People wanting to wear hats are definitely getting younger

Milliner Jojo Kemp has been designing and creating hats for customers not just in Norfolk but across the UK for the past 25 years. Last year Jojo was responsible for creating the hat worn by the winner of the

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Best Dressed competition at Fakenham Ladies Day. She said: “For an event like Fakenham Races, hats should be sophisticated and glamorous. It can feel very sexy wearing a hat and I think people should have fun with the whole concept of wearing one.”

TIPS FOR WEARING A HAT ● Find your outfit first so that you can co-ordinate what hat will look best with it. ● Try on lots of different styles to eliminate the ones you really don’t like and make sure it is something you feel comfortable in especially if you are going to wear it all day. ● Once you have your hat, wear it while you are doing the washing up or the vacuuming.

Like a new pair of shoes, it will feel more comfortable if you get used to it being on your head. ● Let the hat make the statement – choose a simple outfit so the hat can do all the talking.

We are all blessed with different shaped faces and in the event you need to wear a hat for an occasion it is a good idea to first understand what shape yours is and what styles suit it.

● There are five face shapes

● Keep jewellery to a minimum.

Less is definitely more when wearing a hat. ● Hats don’t have to be big to be dramatic – head pieces or fascinators can be equally eye catching. ● The brim of a hat should never be wider than the wearer’s shoulders and never be worn below the eyebrows – ideally it should sit half an inch above them. ● Classic colours such as navy, silver, grey and black are in vogue every year but also look out for pops of colour such as orange, lemon and hot pink.

A DAY AT THE RACES

A day’s racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Fakenham prides itself on its friendly, casual atmosphere and it has no formal dress code, but on Ladies Day – Sunday 31st May – hundreds will be dressing to impress. With prizes for Best Dressed Lady, Best Hat and Best Dressed Couple there’s an extra incentive to look one’s very best! And there's a special Fillies Package which includes strwberries and cream and a glass of Pimms, for only £28!

See you there! See opposite page for more details.

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women generally have.

Softer faces are round, oval or heart shaped and angular faces are either square or rectangle/oblong.

● A good way to determine what face shape you have is to stand in front of a mirror and draw around the reflection of your face using a kohl pencil or felt tip pen.

● Angular faces tend to suit hats made from stiff fabrics with a flat or point crown and straight brims such as peaked caps, berets and hats with a brim.

● Soft faces suit hats made of softer fabric with rounded or domed crown and a curved brim such as baker boy hats, and can don feathers and decorations.

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Everyone should be dressed for Ladies Day Fashion Awards.

Prizes for Best Dressed Lady, Best Hat & Best Dressed Couple.

10% off advance Group bookings of 10 or more, confirmed by 16th May. Pony Racing Finals at 1pm, followed by First Jump Race at 2.30pm* 6 Top Class Jump Races, including a race for Lady Jockeys only.

Corporate Packages available for Trade Stands & Hospitality from £50 +VAT Spoil yourself with the Ladies Day Fillies Package for just £28pp to include: Entry badge, strawberries & cream, raceday programme, glass of Pimms.

Hen Parties, Birthdays and Anniversary Celebration Packages available (contact the Racecourse for details).

Picnicking.

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“You may think your family and finances are straightforward but where there is no Will, family arguments often arise after death”

Am I too young to consider making a Will?

MY QUESTION: Should I consider making a Will?

I’ve always assumed that it is only necessary for elderly people and not something you necessarily want to think about in your 30s or 40s (as I am) but is it a sensible thing to do, regardless of your age?

Also once a Will has been written, is it set in stone or can changes be made? I am sure that my family’s circumstances will change over the years, so the Will may become out of date.

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T STEELES LAW, we recommend that everybody should make a Will, whatever their age, wealth or family circumstances. It may not be a very cheerful or comfortable topic but it is an important one.

If you do not make a Will, the ‘Intestacy Rules’ set out who is entitled to deal with your affairs after your death and who receives your money and property – and this may not necessarily be who you want.

For example, depending on the value of money and property in your sole name, your spouse

(if you are married) may not receive all of your money and property on your death – and if you are cohabiting, your partner has no right to anything under the Intestacy Rules.

You may think your family and finances are straightforward but where there is no Will, family arguments often arise after death – for example as to which of your family members should deal with the formalities and what was ‘promised’ to whom.

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name ‘executors’ to carry out your wishes and deal with all of the paperwork.

YOU CAN ALSO:

■ Leave gifts of money or items to friends or charities ■ Name guardians to look after infant children and trustees to look after their inheritance ■ Provide for dependant or disabled children or relatives ■ Protect your money and property in case of your spouse or partner remarrying or going into residential care ■ Make substitute provisions in case any of the people named in your Will dies before you ■ Make tax-efficient arrangements for the passing of business property ■ Make arrangements for your pets Once you have made your Will, you can and should continue to update it if your family or financial circumstances change.

This needs to be done formally, either by making a new Will or, if the changes are minor, by way of a ‘Codicil’, a document that amends, rather than replaces, a previously executed Will. It is especially important to do so if you: ■ Marry, as marriage revokes existing Wills ■ Move in with your partner ■ Buy or sell a home ■ Start a family ■ Inherit substantial sums of money and/or property ■ Start a business, or your April/May 2015 Vanilla

existing business expands or contracts ■ Become divorced or separated ■ Have an accident ■ Suffer from, or develop, a long term or terminal illness

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HEN DRAFTING your Will, we would always recommend that you engage a qualified legal adviser.

‘DIY’ or online Wills can seem a financially attractive alternative but it is important to remember that your Will is a legal document, which will be relied upon in the event of your death. Sadly, we often receive

enquiries from family members who have been left to deal with the consequences of a poorly drafted Will, which can lead to upset and in the worst cases, expensive disputes over ‘who gets what’.

At Steeles Law, we understand that your Will is probably the most important legal document you will ever sign, so it is vital that you are happy with its content.

Our legal practitioners, who have many years of experience and include Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners members, will take the time get to know you and understand your needs. ■

We are here to help...

For further advice on this issue or to obtain a quote for us to arrange a Will, please contact the Wills and Probate team at Steeles Law. Our specialists, Ruth Pyatt (top right) and Cathy Savvas (below right) are on hand to help.

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Lady Cordelia testdrives...

The cultured, feminine perspective on automobiles of the day

Time to go topless?

DRIVING WHAT USED to be called a ‘soft top’ is now a far cry from those rag-roofed machines of yesteryear, especially when the vehicle in question is of the supreme quality and build associated with Mercedes-Benz.

Long gone are the twisting bodies and shaking chassis, the cold drafts and manhandling bits of roof to achieve the open air above one’s head. No, this is luxurious motoring. The roof is a work of art in itself – it folds in such a way that there remains plenty of boot space so a week away at the health spa with cousin Hermione’s kit will not cause a problem.

The heating and ventilation system provides all the creature comforts, even to the extent that there is the option of ‘Airguide’ heating for the neck, built in to the seats. As a touring car, comfort has to be paramount and here there is no question.

The seats beckon, and they feel just as good as they look. The

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driving position and the view of the dash and controls is typically Mercedes-Benz; everything is to hand and logical, so that long drive becomes effortless. Noise insulation has also been high on the list of design priorities.

Driving with the roof closed, will feel no different to an ‘ordinary’ car. Whether top up or down, this is a true quality vehicle and a wonderful long distance cruiser.

The performance need hardly be debated but with the diesel engine and automatic transmission, the acceleration is a breathtaking – 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds, and the top speed is definitely only for the autobahn!!

The list of safey features is almost as impressive as the

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Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI Fact File Mpg: 33.6 (combined) 0-62mph: 6.7 seconds OTR price: from £33,150 Comfort: ★★★ ★★ Economy: ★★★ X-Factor: ★★★★★ Verdict: The car to be seen in – simply exudes style performance – from bonnets designed to protect pedestrians in the event of a collision to clever airbags and seat belts, which change their deployment depending on the type of collision, – and so much more besides. In fact there are so any features and options that it is useful to note that the staff at Robinson’s have an encyclopedic knowledge of the SLK and will guide you through.

Driving with the top down doesn’t get much better than this and the SLK ticks all the other boxes too. I would want this car just to been seen in... it simply exudes style. ■ www.mercedes-benzofnorwich.co.uk

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Lazy lady days

Feeling good at Barnham Broom LADIES, LISTEN UP. Barnham Broom, an oasis of calm in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, is the place for a spot of indulgent me-time away from the hectic stresses of daily life.

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Unwind, relax, beautify, dine with girlfriends, spoil yourself with tempting afternoon delicacies or take to the fairways at this stylish, modern hotel just 10 miles from Norwich.

Leave the world outside and enjoy some wonderful cosseting in the luxury spa. An extensive range of holistic and beauty treatments will leave you feeling radiant and refreshed, from facials, body scrubs and wraps to Thai foot massage, Reiki and reflexology.

Drop by the Beauty Bar, a fun and vibrant space to get ready for a big night out. Let the experts give you a makeover hair styling, manicure and make-up.

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Need to work off those not-so-guilty pleasures?

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Are you looking for

LOVE? City matchmaker will get you relationship ready

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ORWICH’S VERY OWN answer to the popular ITVBe series, The Millionaire Matchmaker, has launched in the city and is working hard to bring lonely hearts together with

making a big hit in the city with those who are ready to find love.

The idea for Elite Matchmaking came to Judith through her work as a professional life coach.

Judith 49, who lives in Hethersett, has for the past six years run her life coaching agency Dare To Fly, which offers a whole raft of services aimed at helping people get the most from both their personal and professional lives.

“The idea came to me after I spent quite a bit of time coaching people with relationship issues such as break-ups and divorce,” explained Judith.

“The clients I had successfully coached through these problems were then turning to me and asking ‘OK, so I am ready to get

“We deliver a holistic approach to dating and relationships – members are supported and encouraged” its bespoke services and holistic approach to dating.

Matchmaker Judith Flowerday (pictured above) is the brainchild behind Elite Matchmaking and like the TV show, which features Patti Stanger’s Los Angeles Millionaire’s Club, Elite’s fully-paid members do have the option of tailored introduction events such as cocktail and dinner parties. However, unlike the show members do not need to be super wealthy!

The icing on the cake is that clients are treated to a personal and confidential service in a bid to help them find love and unlike online dating services they are also offered a whole array of ancillary services to assist in making them relationship ready.

Consequently, Elite is already April/May 2015 Vanilla

back on the dating scene again, have you got any nice friends or business contacts you can introduce me too?’”

“I love people to be completely happy when they leave me and I felt quite frustrated that at the time I could not assist them

further.”

So, Judith then set about establishing a personal introduction agency which had a unique offering providing clients with a comprehensive range of enhanced services. Elite Matchmaking can thus provide life and relationship coaching, mental and spiritual well-being support, style and image advice, skincare and make-up tuition, personal grooming advice and personal training.

“Customer service is of paramount importance to me and I like to ensure that our clients feel protected and cared for,” said Judith.

“Unlike other agencies we pride ourselves on delivering a holistic approach to both dating and relationships whereby our members feel both supported and encouraged.

“The reaction has been great and our clients really appreciate our values and the personal service we can offer. Our aim this year is to assist even more people to be ready for healthy, happy relationships and to buy my first hat!” ■ BY SHEREE HANA

Judiths top five tips for dating... ➊ DEAL WITH any insecurities or fallout from previous

relationships before you start dating, so you don’t drag baggage along with you.

➋ BE AUTHENTIC. Don’t ever pretend to be somebody you’re not simply to impress your date or to cover up a lack of confidence.

➌ BE SAFE. Always. ➍ DON’T HAVE sex on the first date. You’ll change the dynamic.

Wait until you get to know each other a little better.

➎ DON’T TAKE it personally if your date doesn’t wish to see you again. Not everybody is going to be your soulmate.

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LIFE IN THE NORWICH L ANES SAVE THE DATE!

Norfolk at the Pictures is a Heritage Lottery funded project developed by Cinema Plus at Cinema City in Norwich. The aims of the project are to preserve the heritage of cinemagoing in Norfolk as well as creating a new education and exhibition space (The Screen Heritage Centre) for Norfolk at Cinema City.

You can get involved by submitting your memories of cinemas or by donating to their appeal at www. norfolkatthepictures. org.uk

WELCOME...

THE BENJAMIN FOUNDATION Founded in 1994, The Benjamin Foundation exists to help people in Norfolk deal with many of the challenges that life throws at them; whether ‘everyday’ issues such as childcare or heartbreaking problems like abuse and homelessness. Originally a North Norfolk charity, over the last 5 years, the organisation has grown and they have now relocated their head office to be more central. From the end of April, you will be able to find this fantastic charity in their new Norwich Lanes home on St Andrew’s Street. www.benjaminfoundation.co.uk

CRAIG CHARLES FUNK & SOUL CLUB

FRIDAY 1ST MAY @ OPEN Once again, Craig Charles is bringing his legendary Funk and Soul Club to Norwich for a night overflowing with groove-ridden-beats, raredisco-treats and soul-jamshakers for all those dancefloor funksters. £15 advance. www.open247.org.uk

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FINCH On 24th March 2015, a new independent womenswear boutique, Finch, opened its doors for the first time in the Norwich Lanes. Located at 14 St Benedict’s Street, Finch will be offering carefully curated collections alongside an impeccable personal styling service. Their SS15 launch collection will include iconic, timeless and handpicked vintage garments next to beautiful minimalist pieces from exceptional designers from around the world.

For more information, visit them in store or online at www.finchnorwich.com

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NORFOLK AT THE PICTURES

The wonderful Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre returns this year on Sunday 5th July. From stalls of local produce to afternoon tea, face painting to Pimms ice lollies, this is a highlight in the Norwich calendar and a great family day out!

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T LOOKS AS IF our love affair with the beard shows no sign of abating, so to satisfy demand – gentlemen’s grooming experts SWAGGER & JACKS – have launched two new beard oils which ensure beard-wearers smell as good as they look.

Mark Young, a master barber with more than 30 years’ experience in the hairdressing and male grooming industry, is the founder and creative director of Swagger & Jacks. “A beard oil is an essential part of any beardwearer’s morning grooming routine,” Mark explains. “A good beard oil will soften the whiskers to lessen the discomfort of the early stages of beard cultivation.

Night time can be particularly uncomfortable for new beard growers, when short bristles press against a pillow and into the skin. Applying beard oil daily will help to reduce this discomfort.”

Swagger & Jacks ULTIMATE BEARD OIL and PREMIUM BEARD OIL are both infused with signature colognes so that the wearer can apply their chosen fragrance at the same time as conditioning their skin and whiskers.

Ultimate and Premium Beard Oil both £14.95 for 30ml. www.swaggerandjacks.com

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THE VANILL A MAGA ZINE AGONY AUNT

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DEAR JENNIFER...

I consider myself to be a rational, intelligent and confident woman but whenever my mother-inlaw visits, I find myself feeling increasingly wound-up with panic setting in. I don’t want to subscribe to the mother-in-law cliché but she winds me up with her constant digs about my lack of cooking skills, comments on the children’s behaviour and how I should really be staying at home rather than working because maybe then, I’d have a tidier house and better behaved children! My husband doesn’t do much to ease the situation, looking like a rabbit in headlights. How do I get through these weekend visits without saying something I’ll regret and with my sanity intact?! Amelia HI AMELIA... Oh how I don’t envy you. However, how these visits pan out, is entirely in your hands. Firstly, you don’t have to invite your in-laws – think about it, you really don’t. If you choose to, it is because it sits better with your values and if this is the case, do not merely endure the day, it is your precious weekend

too. Perhaps your mother-in-law is out of her comfort zone when she’s not in her own home; maybe assign her a cooking task explaining that you’d really value her input and that way she may feel a bit more useful.

Ask your husband to perhaps be a bit more involved in the day, maybe by chatting to his mother or keeping the children occupied so that the noise levels are kept to a dull roar. It is your house, your space so ensure you feel in control; it is your choice as to whether you enjoy the day so take steps to avoid the angst every time you know they are visiting. Good luck and be strong!

Jennifer x DEAR JENNIFER...

Now that we’ve left the winter months behind and are coming into Spring, I find myself doing more and more navel-gazing. I am currently single and so far, my relationship history has been disastrous. Usually my partners either seem to become disinterested in me or are quite controlling which I suppose is due to my lack of confidence. I’m not one of life’s cheerleaders in

the looks and moves department and I also worry that my conversation can be dull. I’m not asking for much – just someone who enjoys my company; someone to have a laugh with.

I’m sure I’m not a hopeless case but sometimes I do wonder…! I’d appreciate your advice. Ellen

HI ELLEN... It’s important that we

value and love ourselves because our self-image determines what we get. Life will never be better than your self-image allows it to be so if you see yourself as a downtrodden, boring person – that’s what you are projecting to others and they in turn are more likely to respond accordingly.

Focus on appreciating the great things about yourself - write them down if you need to. The only thing that stands between you and the ideal life you would love to live is YOU, so start working on your self-image and reap the rewards. Release the unhelpful thinking patterns which are holding you back and instead, create positive habits that will take you forward – this time next year, you’ll feel a different person!

Jennifer x

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Claire. A cleanser is used before a mask (the SP Complex) is applied to prep the skin. This is to ensure an even absorption of ingredients and to test for any sensitivity. It is only left on for two minutes and feels warm and tingly. We love the attention to detail throughout the treatment – the therapist never leaves the room, the lights are left on for close inspection and cooling fans are on-hand. The prescribed products are then layered on top and again it will feel slightly tingly. One of the best bits of the treatment is a soothing foam mask which is left on for five minutes, while you are given a blissful hand, foot and arm massage. Once removed, a moisturiser – the Post Recovery Cream – a SPF30, UVB and UVA high protection cream, is massaged in. Before you leave, CC Cream, (also with SPF 30 and in a light, medium or dark shade) can be applied for coverage.

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O-ONE WOULD SAY going to the dentists is fun but it is an essential part of our health and wellbeing, so shouldn’t it be as pleasant and comfortable as possible? And if you can, shouldn’t you make use of the most up-to-date and innovative dental technology?

Ross Campbell Dental Practice is a small private practice in the centre of Norwich where the team believes passionately in

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that ideal – that customer health, happiness and dental excellence are of paramount importance – no question.

With a commitment to continual advancement, the Practice has recently invested heavily in the latest dental technology. As well as newly refurbished surgeries, the Practice has two of the most exciting pieces of equipment on the market.

Just before Christmas, Ross

invested in a WaterLase Laser.

“Waterlase is a safe and gentle alternative to traditional dentistry,” he explains. “Using laser energy and a spray of water, WaterLase can perform a wide range of dental procedures, without an injection or a drill. It is pain-free, fast, less invasive and more accurate.”

“It has revolutionised what we can do. There are very few in the UK, so it’s very exciting to have one here.”

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wonderful being able to make and the daily administration for oss has also introduced that happen.” the Practice. She has been here another new piece of cutting Ross’ support team is headed for nearly 13 years and is well edge technology which is a digital up by his wife, Linda, who as known and loved by our regular impression system. This allows Practice Manager, makes sure patients. She makes them feel 3D mapping of teeth, effectively that the business runs smoothly comfortable and relaxed and puts replacing messy traditional dental and that client and staff wellbeing everyone at ease. impressions for crown and bridge is at the forefront.

“Our practice nurses Nicola, preparation, implant restoration “We believe that the experience Lindsey and Charlie, are very and orthodontics with highly we offer our patients – from friendly, caring and professional, accurate digital images. arriving in reception, to leaving and of course fully qualified in all “We are the only dental after treatment – should be aspects of dental care including practice in East Anglia to have as comfortable, relaxed and radiography. We also have our both of these machines” Ross stress-free as possible,” says Dental Therapist, says. “It has transformed the Linda. “Patient care is our top Pip, who dental experience for me as a priority, and this means providing takes care practitioner, and allows me, in a welcoming, approachable and of patients’ turn, to offer my patients a safer, punctual service and finding out dental quicker and less traumatic way to treat their dental needs.”

We believe that the experience we offer our hygiene, Ross dedicates patients – from arriving in reception, to plus a range of his time to treatments as well providing high leaving after treatment – should be as as helping to look quality dental comfortable, relaxed and stress-free as possible after our younger care, utilizing the patients.” latest state of the Team Campbell, as they refer art technology, the finest materials what our patients need to make to themselves, must be doing and employing the best team. “I their visit more enjoyable” something right, with around love what I do, I can give patients “We have a fantastic team, 1,500 regular patients, who the time they need to talk about they are all trained to an clearly find the experience their treatment and to discuss exceptionally high standard and refreshingly calm and unfailingly all their options,” says Ross, really are the best at what they do. professional.

“It’s about making people happy Alison, our Practice Receptionist, Patients describe the practice and giving them confidence in is the first point of contact for as “efficient, friendly, skilled and their smile. This is so integral to patients and she efficiently up to date”; “small and friendly a person’s self esteem and its handles the appointment system – I trust them completely”; and “extremely professional, excellent No more drills: treatment, friendly and helpful the revolutionary team. Would not go anywhere Waterlase uses else!” laser energy and water Ross says “I feel extremely spray privileged to be able to do what I do. But I couldn’t do it without my fantastic team, who are the most dedicated I know.”

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WATCSH THI SPACE MICHELIN CHEF OPENS NEW RESTAURANT IN NORWICH Richard Bainbridge has been head chef at the Michelin-starred Morston Hall hotel for the past seven years but has now decided to open his own restaurant on St Benedicts Street in Norwich, with his wife Katja. Richard will be taking his 14 years of experience in some of the world's top kitchens and serving it in his own unique, relaxed style. The restaurant, called Benedict's, is set to open towards the end of May this year. Keep an eye out for our review in future issues!

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Wolff Evans & Sons Scotch Eggs

These have to be the best Scotch eggs we’ve ever tasted! The pork belly and shoulder is from Dingley Dell, so only they’ve used only the best ingredients.

Harry and Bill started Wolff-Evans & Sons last year (Harry was inspired after a spell working with Raymond Blanc).

The father and son team soon started making scotch eggs for Fortnum & Mason, which meant they ended up in Royal hampers for the palace. They also provided a scotch egg lunch for a Brad Pitt/ Guy Ritchie shooting

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They now supply Co-ops and Budgens across East Anglia with their range of deli products: Homeslaw (a version made with savoy cabbage), Continental Potato Salad, Tuna Fraiche (a family recipe from the 70s) and Posh Egg Mayo.

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OGER HICKMAN’S eponymous restaurant recently celebrated its fifth birthday, and in that time it has become a real foodie fixture in the city, not to mention picking up a whole collection of awards and accolades, including three AA Rosettes (the only restaurant in Norwich to hold this award) and The Good Food Guide’s Best Restaurant in East Anglia.

Although originally from Leeds, Roger is no stranger to the Norfolk food scene. He was head chef at the renowned Adlards, in the same building he is situated in now, when it held a Michelin star; he also had a spell as head chef at the Victoria at Holkham.

Roger marked the fifth anniversary with a major refurbishment of the restaurant, overseen by leading Norwich interior decorator Jane Richards.

Smart cream leather banquettes, contemporary grey painted walls, and designer copper lights have all been installed, alongside a signature sparkling glass-top bar where diners can enjoy a predinner drink.

What ingredients do you always have in your store cupboard?

Pulses, rapeseed oil and hazelnuts, which are three ingredients from which you can make loads of meals. Also, hot smoked paprika and red wine vinegar.

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“The next big thing will be ‘clean eating’ – food cooked from good ingredients, avoiding overprocessed food” What do you like to eat after a hard day in the kitchen?

Like most chefs, I can rarely be bothered to cook for myself after service. In the gap between lunch and dinner services you will often find me eating fish and chips from the Grosvenor Chip Bar; otherwise it is just as likely to be beer and crisps!

Which dish do you enjoy cooking the most?

I like taking cheap cuts of meat, such as oxtail, pig’s head and flank of beef. They tend to have much more flavour than the prime cuts, and require more skill to create something special.

What ingredient do you think will be the next big thing?

The current trend is for cauliflower, which you will see appearing on menus everywhere. I think

the next big thing will be ‘clean eating’ – food cooked from good ingredients, avoiding overprocessed food. That is why good restaurants remain popular – you know exactly what you are eating; it is the skill in the kitchen, not some factory somewhere, which is putting the food on your plate.

Norfolk is full of great food and drink producers – any recent discoveries you can share?

Winbirri wines from Surlingham, especially their Bacchus white wine; herbs from Nurtured in Norfolk from Dereham; Creake Abbey smoked black ham; St Swithin’s cheese from Norton’s Dairy; Norfolk quail – so many to choose from.

Roger Hickman’s, 79 Upper St Giles, Norwich NR2 1AB Tel: : 01603 633522

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Number 24 SET MENU Two courses £16.95 Three course £18.95

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24 Middleton Street Wymondham Norfolk Tel: : 01953 607750 OPENING HOURS Lunch: 12 - 2pm Dinner: 7pm onwards (Tuesday to Saturday) Sunday lunch: 12 - 2pm Closed Sunday evening and all day Mondays

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SATURDAY morning wander around the pretty town of Wymondham was topped off with lunch at Number 24 – a restaurant within a picture postcard building on Middleton Street.

Number 24’s reputation has steadily grown since it opened in

straight for the three course menu, as did my friend.

While we waited, homemade warm bread rolls arrived and were enjoyed, before a very pretty Parma Ham, Fresh Fig and Feta Cheese salad were presented, along with a creamy Cauliflower and Goats Cheese Tart, which was browned nicely on top.

The warm tart was light – tempered by the crusty pastry – delicately flavoured and with a dash of pepper courtesy of a bed of rocket.

My friend enjoyed the stronger flavours of her Parma ham with the sharpness of the feta smoothed by a sweet, fresh fig.

Agreeing that we could eat our starters over again, there wasn’t much time to lament before hearty plates of Grilled Sea Bass on Smoked Haddock Chowder and a Grain Mustard Mash arrived.

I’d love to tell you how we discussed the various highlights of our main course but there wasn't so much

It took me seconds to decide that everything looked delicious so I went straight for the three course menu, as did my friend.

2002. The fine-food menu is centred around local and seasonal ingredients to award-winning effect.

On arrival, we were warmly welcomed inside from the blustery weather, our coats were hung and we were seated in moments. The staff are impeccable. Friendly and knowledgeable, they immediately helped us choose a fruity Zinfandel to ease the terrible burden of deciding which tasty-looking lunch to order!

On offer are two very reasonable set menus – 2 courses for £16.95 or 3 courses for £18.95.

It took me seconds to decide that everything looked delicious, so I went

chat as more eating, the food was comforting and full of flavour.

The restaurant was busy when we arrived and buzzing with conversation but unlike some places, we were

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OWEVER, with a Creme Brûlée and Baked Vanilla Cheesecake on order, there was minor panic when we realised that our parking ticket had run out! There’s no parking outside the restaurant but there are ample spaces just down the road, close enough that you can easily do a dash between courses should

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you ever make the same mistake as us!

Served with marinated pineapple and coconut ice-cream, the creme brûlée was perfectly crunchy on top with a rich, creamy custard and a smidge of vanilla.

But dear me, that cheesecake was good.

Along with leisurely lunches, cherries are my favourite thing and this dessert had morello along with a cherry brandy syllabub. I wasn’t lying when I told the waiter it was the best I’d had in, well, a very long time.

To round off our truly epic luncheon, we poured hot cups of refreshing Earl Grey but you could also choose a dessert wine or digestif from the menu. Tea was served with homemade petit fours, which might be considered a step too far after threecourses but not by us.

So in summary, a couple of tips when visiting Number 24 – and you really should visit – food best enjoyed when taking time to savour. And don’t forget to pop an extra half hour on the parking meter before you get there! REVIEW: HEIDI SECKER

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ASTER is upon us and of course Easter roast lunch for many is a family affair. Lamb is traditionally, and symbolically, the main dish at Easter served alongside some beautiful red wines. Younger (Spring!) lambs tastes milder and less gamey, but still delivers a richness that rivals steak. This makes the meat ideal for matching with dry, fruit-forward red wines. Of course your roast of choice may be beef, chicken or vegetarian. With this in mind I have chosen the delicious fruit-forward, silky but supple, In Situ Chillan Carmenere – grown in a single vineyard with a unique macroclimate at the heart of the Aconcagua Valley Carmenère is Chile’s own signature grape, this red varietal disappeared from European vineyards in the mid-19th century and reappeared among Chile’s Merlot vines a hundred years later. The wine is produced as a joint venture between Vina Errazuriz and Robert Mondavi, both highly acclaimed wine producers the quality is evident once you take your first sip.

Jayne Raffles has been running restaurants in Norwich with husband Nigel since 1990. Their restaurants are St Benedicts, The Library Bar and Grill and Pinocchio’s.

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Yes Chef!

Impress your guests (or just yourself!) with this tempting duck dish from head chef, Jake, at the fabulous Pinocchio’s in St. Benedict’s Street

Confit of duck leg with flageolet bean casserole and chorizo crisps SERVES 4 4 Barbary Duck legs 400gm duck fat 1 brunch thyme chopped 10 cloves of garlic peeled chopped 1 cup soaked flageolet beans 4 shallots chopped Hand full cooked fine green beans 1 picante cooking chorizo chopped 2 cups chicken stock 50 gms butter 12 slices of chorizo salami 50ml dry white wine

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1 To confit the duck, season the meat, add half a bunch of chopped thyme, 6 of the garlic cloves and duck fat, cover with baking parchment and foil. Bake in 110°C oven for 7 hours.

2 To make the casserole, sweat the chopped shallots, remaining garlic and chorizo in the butter.

Once soft, add the beans and chicken stock. Simmer on low heat until soft but not mushy.

Add the wine.

3 To finish, grill the duck legs until the skin goes crispy and slices of thinly sliced chorizo until they are crispy too.

4 To plate, add the bean mix, top with duck and finish with the chorizo crisps.

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Vanilla There is a real promise of Spring in Reader the air, and this is the perfect place Review to stock up on pots, plants and everything else you need for the garden.

For those without the greenReeve’s Parlour fingered touch, there is also a Restaurant fantastic selection of giftware, toys, furniture, books and cards, clothes, @Bawdeswell shoes and pet food, not to mention Garden Centre an unmissable trip to the Reeve’s Larder Food Hall for locally sourced Breakfast £6.95 beer, wines, jams and chutneys, Daily Specials £8.95 cheeses, cold meats, yoghurts, fish Sunday Roast £8.95 and freshly baked bread and cakes.

After a good potter around, my The Bawdeswell Garden companion S and I had worked up Centre, Norwich Road, quite an appetite – thanks in part Bawdeswell, to that tempting food hall – so we Norfolk NR20 4RZ Tel: 01362 688387 popped into the garden centre’s bawdeswellgardencentre.co.uk Reeve’s Parlour Restaurant for some well-earned sustenance.

This large conservatory restaurant was bright, cosy, comfortable and busy – with a wood burner to stave

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off the last of the winter chill. All the food here is cooked fresh to order using produce sourced from local businesses, and the desserts are homemade on the day.

We had a choice of daily specials, which included soups, roasts, veggie options and desserts. Or we could have gone for sandwiches, jacket potatoes, salads, savouries and pastries. The scones are mammoth – no danger of lingering hunger here!

So pretty much something to suit all tastes and appetites. They also do a great ‘Sunday Roast and Dessert’ deal for £11.50!

But it’s not all about lunch – they do breakfast for £6.95, and Afternoon Tea for Two for £20… mmm scones and cream!

There is a good selection of hot drinks, tea and coffee, juices, and wine too, for those who like a tipple with their meal.

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ut back to lunchtime for us! S likes his meat, so he chose the roast pork with all the trimmings, a good selection of fresh veg and the biggest Yorkshire Pudding I have ever seen! I felt like a lighter bite, so it was Prawn Salad for me, which was very fresh and crisp, a hefty pile of juicy prawns and a baguette and butter too.

It was all very well cooked, seasoned and presented – with good-sized portions – and excellent value for money. I am a big fan of buying local, so it was very satisfying to see the Parlour Restaurant making the most of the excellent range of produce in the area and supporting local industry.

We were pretty full after that – even though the pear crumble looked scrumptious – so we rounded

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off the meal with some freshly brewed coffee and basked in the Spring sunshine pouring into the conservatory.

Our dining companions were clearly very happy with the Parlour Restaurant too, and there were plenty of compliments when I asked if they had enjoyed their dinner.

Staff were very friendly and welcoming, and our waitress Tracey could not have been more helpful. This is a lovely way to spend a relaxing Sunday and welcome the long-awaited Spring.

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1 Slice the bass fillets at an angle, into 5mm slices, cover and chill. Then, in a bowl, place the cucumber, pinch of salt and sugar, a splash of white wine vinegar and a small amount of chilli.

Set aside to marinade.

2 Juice passion fruit, add salt, sugar and olive oil.

3 Take sliced fish and lay on a plate, squeeze over lime juice, salt, black pepper and a little olive oil.

Set this aside for about 15 minutes to marinade.

You can turn the fish over after 6-7 minutes – when the fish is ready it will become opaque.

4 Serve fish on chilled plates, scatter over pickled cucumber, onion, chopped chilli and mint. Drizzle over the passion fruit vinaigrette and finally garnish with coriander cress.

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Lightly spiced confit monkfish, with cauliflower and mango SERVES 4

4 90g monkfish fillets 1.5 litre rapeseed oil 5 tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp fennel seeds 3 bay leaves 2 tbsp tandoori spice Rind of 2 lemons 400g cauliflower 1 shallot 50g butter 50ml cream 50ml white wine vinegar 60g sugar 10ml white wine ½ tsp black onion seeds 1 mango, diced 1 red chilli, finely chopped Coriander, chopped Spinach

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1 Lightly salt the monkfish, and leave for 20 minutes, then rinse.

Meanwhile, put the curry powder, fennel seeds, bay, tandoori spice and lemon rind into the oil, and heat to 75°C. Remove from the heat, and put the fish in, leaving it for 20 minutes, until the fish is between 55°C and 60°C. 2 Mandolin 12 thin slices from the cauliflower. Break half of the rest into small florets, blanche for two minutes, and refresh in cold water.

Fry these in half of the butter, heated until it is foaming, so it adds some colour.

3 Roughly chop the rest of the cauliflower and the shallot. Put the rest of the butter into a pan with a splash of oil, and colour the shallot for a few minutes. Now add the cauliflower and 150ml water, and cook for ten minutes. Blitz in a food

processor, and then add cream, to form a smooth puree. Season to taste.

4 Put the vinegar, sugar, white wine, onion seeds and 35ml water in a pan and boil until it has reduced by a half. Meanwhile, mix the red onion, chilli, mango, coriander in a bowl. Pour over the hot liquor, and then cover with clingfilm and allow to cool.

5 To serve, smear some puree on each plate, and then add the spinach, which should be lightly wilted. Place a piece of fish on each plate, topped with the mango relish.

Scatter some of the florets and mandolined cauliflower, and garnish with some coriander cress.

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Easter Egg Hunt

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Family Fun for Easter

Meet a storyteller in his magical yurt where he has exciting tales to tell. Try the interactive art workshop and decorate ceramic tiles to help create an amazing

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Easter 'tile trail'. Get handson with Kiddy Cook in the Old Kitchen and decorate your own tasty biscuit treat. Facepainting will transform you into a rabbit for the day, whilst you get crafty and make your own Easter decorations. Follow the 'blooming marvellous' flower puzzles or, if you're feeling sporty, try the giant 'eggs-ercise challenge'.

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Steam Punk Weekend

Bressingham Steam is staging Norfolk’s biggest Steam Punk Weekend.

It features a steampunk market, magic, storytelling, small gauge steam railways, gardens, engines, portrait photography, clothing, books, confectionery, antiques, tea duelling, umbrella fencing, Victorian games, with visiting punkery from Bee's Bizarre Bazaar, and much more.

Norwich FRIDAY 1 MAY

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club Craig Charles is bringing his legendary Funk and Soul Club to Norwich again for a night overflowing with groove-ridden-beats, rare-disco-treats and souljam-shakers for all those dance-floor funksters.

Building on sell-out performances at clubs up and down the country, headline festival appearances and a prime time radio slot, the Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club guarantees only the funkiest tunes will make it into the best party in town!

SUNDAY 31 MAY

Norwich 100/50/25 bike ride Starting and finishing in the beautiful City of Norwich, this ride takes you through a perfect cycling country of quiet

roads and picturesque villages. From the start, all routes head north to Reepham, with the 25 mile route heading east to Horstead. The 50 mile route then loops back past Blickling Hall while the 100-milers head up to the coast at Holkham and east to the half-way point at Sheringham, touching on the Broads, before returning to the finish in Norwich city centre.

Fakenham SUNDAY 31 MAY

Ladies Day at Fakenham races First race scheduled for 2.30pm. Arguably the best day in the Fakenham racing calendar, with prizes for Best Dressed Lady, Best Hat and Best Dressed Couple there’s an extra incentive to look one’s best! There's a special Fillies Package which includes strawberries and cream and a glass of Pimms – only £28!

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THEATRE Norwich Theatre Royal highlights 14 -18 APRIL

The Great Gatsby Lose yourself in the decadence of 1920s New York, as F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel is brought to life in Northern Ballet’s inimitable dramatic style.

Choreographed by David Nixon OBE, the dancers glide across the floor in gorgeous Chanel-inspired costumes to a sweeping, filmic score by Sir Richard Rodney Bennett CBE (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Murder on the Orient Express) played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia.

Tickets £8-£36.50 27 APRIL - 2 MAY

Dear Lupin

Father and son James Fox and Jack Fox star in this brand new stage adaptation of the bestselling Sunday Times April/May 2015 Vanilla

Humour Book of the Year, Dear Lupin, Letters to a Wayward Son, in which renowned journalist and author Roger Mortimer’s brilliantly hilarious, often touching and always generous letters to his unruly son Charlie are now vividly brought to life.

Adapted by celebrated writer and journalist, Michael Simkins (Fatty Batter, Simkins’s World), this endearing new comedy reveals fresh, undocumented stories of Charlie’s life and his relationship with his father.

Tickets £8-£27 5 - 9 MAY

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Based on the best-selling novel by John Boyne, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a heart-wrenching tale of an unlikely friendship between two innocent boys. Set during World War II, the story is seen through the innocent

eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and devastating consequences. Bruno's friendship with Shmuel takes him from innocence to revelation, revealing the poetic irony that through a child’s eye everyone can appear the same.

Tickets £7-£24 28-30 MAY

Carousel

Dazzling lights, swinging songs and a bad boy to melt your heart – don’t miss Opera North's fabulous production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel.

Receiving high praise when it was first seen in 2012, this production of Carousel is moving and uplifting in equal measure.

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Anthony and Cleopatra

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8-24 MAY NORFOLK & NORWICH FESTIVAL

The international festival on our doorstep, has announced its full programme for 2015. It brings a dazzling array of global stars to Norfolk whilst showcasing some of the best of the county’s home-grown talent and nurturing local emerging artists. Here are a handful of the highlights, for full listings and information visit nnfestival.org.uk.

Felbrigg Hall TUES 5 – SAT 23 MAY

Wolf’s Child

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Acclaimed theatre makers WildWorks take you on an immersive journey deep into the dark woods, to a world of shape-shifting animals and humans.

This extraordinary grownup fairytale of love and betrayal opens against the magnificent backdrop of Felbrigg Hall – home in our story to a tyrannical

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mistress and her school of maids. From here we follow an extraordinary journey through the trees to a place of magical transformation; where crows talk and wolves sing, and where one disobedient serving maid discovers her inner beast.

Norwich Playhouse TUES 12 - SAT 16 MAY

A Girl is a HalfFormed Thing

By Eimear McBride Adapted for the stage and directed by Annie Ryan Celebrated Dublin theatre company The Corn Exchange brings to the stage the award-winning novel by Eimear McBride.

A Girl is a Half-formed Thing follows the inner narrative of a girl from the womb to twenty with vivid intensity and originality.

She is a character of astonishing resilience and intelligence, someone determined to make sense of things amidst the crushing Catholicism and deprivation of her Irish childhood.

The Adnams Spiegeltent FRI 15 - SAT 23 MAY

What Will Have been WORLD PREMIERE

Extreme acrobatics meet extreme beauty as one of the world’s greatest contemporary circus companies brings the World Premiere of its groundbreaking new show to The Adnams Spiegeltent.

Accompanied by Bach’s immortal melodies played live on stage and a spine-tingling electronic soundtrack, Circa’s finest artists create a show infused with tender humanity and savage physicality. “extraordinarily moving” * * * * * The Guardian

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Norwich Theatre Royal SATURDAY 23 MAY

Political Mother Hofesh Shechter presents his critically acclaimed work Political Mother, that brims with emotional and gritty complexity. Pulsating live music, extraordinary ensemble sequences and cinematic editing make Political Mother a dance experience like no other.

Nominated for a South Bank Sky Arts award in 2011 and declared an ‘audio-visual marvel’ by critics. Political Mother is performed by Shechter’s internationally acclaimed dancers and accompanied by his cinematic score featuring a band of live drummers and electric guitarists.

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Mike Crossley Headmaster Taverham Hall School

My City Life

coming to school. The key, of course, is having teachers who lead and inspire – the quality of staff determines the strength of a school.

You are originally from Lancashire – what do you think of Norwich, and what are your favourite places to go and things to do in the city?

Norwich has a lot to offer and always feels like a warm and welcoming city. I have enjoyed my trips to the Theatre Royal and also hope to see Carrow Road hosting premier league football again in the near future.

If you were recommending Norwich to a first-time visitor, what one thing would you advise them not to miss?

You have been Headmaster of Taverham Hall School for seven years now. How has the school changed in that time and what ambitions do you have for its future?

outstanding inspection reports over the past 4 years suggest we are well on our way to achieving this.

So much has changed! The school has increased in size by over 100 pupils, which has helped to enhance our profile in all areas.

We now offer parents more flexibility and choice within the school day and put greater focus on individualised learning. My ambitions are that we continue to provide a first class and inspiring education for all of our pupils. Four

I arrived at Headship after travelling extensively across the world and working successfully as both a Senior Master and Deputy Head in two large and leading preparatory schools. Unfortunately, I wasn’t particularly enthused at school myself as a boy. As a result I am driven to ensure every pupil in my school will wake up in the morning feeling excited about

Tell us a bit about your career path, what inspired you to go into education?

Having been a regular visitor to the cathedral with the school choir I would certainly recommend this to any visitor but would also advise them to undertake a trip on the Broads and take in some of the beautiful Norfolk coast line.

What do you do to relax?

I love fishing on the school’s stretch of the River Wensum – fishing anywhere in fact! I also enjoy walking my dog and spending time outdoors with my family. Sundays are often spent at North Walsham Rugby Club where I coach a successful U11 group.

Rugby has always been a strong passion of mine and I enjoy at least one trip a year to Twickenham.

If you had £1 left in the whole world, how would you spend it?

Wisely!

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