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BUMPER GIFT GUIDE

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BUMPER GIFT GUIDE

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Welcome to the Christmas Vanilla Magazine Trends... What’s new... Must-have buys...

Our bumper issue has it all! Check out the Vanilla Christmas Gift Guide – everything can be bought locally – Christmas shopping will be so easy this year.

We’ve got some great Christmas competitions too – Win a luxury stay at Strattons Hotel in Swaffham (page27), flights to Spain from Norwich International Airport(page 49) and Origins beauty products worth over £100 from John Lewis (page 56)! Plus, there’s plenty of Reader Offers throughout... SO SIT BACK AND ENJOY! Remember: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to all Men.... and Love your Locals

the Vanilla team x Reproduction of images and artwork is forbidden. All information is believed to be correct at time of going to press. Vanilla Magazine and East Coast Publishing Ltd cannot accept liability or responsibilty for intellectual copyright infringement, inaccuracies or ommisions.

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Editorial Laura Hall Advertising Nicola Secker-Bligh Production & Distribution Michelle Nicoll Contributors Lucy Ohsten, Lewis Webb, Sylvaine Poitau, Sheree Hanna, Kim Newson, Holly Pagani and Theresa Eagle.

Thanks to All our readers, supporters and advertisers NUMBER 10 December 2015 /January 2016 Vanilla is published February, April, June, August, October and December.

Cover photograph © Accessorize available at intu Chapelfield Printed by Micropress Ltd. Distributed by Norfolk Leaflet Services Produced by East Coast Publishing Limited, The Street, Holbrook, IP9 2QS Advertising Tel: 07730 436426 nicky@vanilla-magazine.co.uk Editorial Tel: 01473 327592 Tel: 07766 201930 editorial@vanilla-magazine.co.uk www.vanilla-magazine.co.uk

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Father Christmas will be arriving any day at Jarrold! Once he’s arrived, you can find him in his Grotto on the third floor. Father Christmas will be in store everyday from Sunday 29 November until Christmas Eve and is waiting to hear those special Christmas wishes, plus everyone who visits him receives a lovely gift!

newsonthestreet ....and on the Norwich Grapevine BLACK FRIDAY As this issue of Vanilla hits the streets, it's likely that you will be too - heading into Norwich for some pre-Christmas bargains. People who wait until Boxing Day to dive into the sales are doing it all wrong. Black Friday, this year on November 27th, has become the biggest shopping day of the year, when retailers knock prices across much of their stock to kick-start the gift-buying season.

This year, internet sales over the 24-hour period are expected to surpass £1bn for the first time in UK history. The Centre for Retail Research estimates total Black Friday sales (including in stores) reaching £1.39bn and shopping over the entire weekend nearing £3.5bn. Let’s hope that some of that gets spent with our independents!

WELL DONE TO...

B&O NORWICH!

Anyone who wants to know how to succeed in business, should take a good look at Bang & Olufsen of Norwich, just home from Budapest after beating over 60 other dealerships to win the Bang & Olufsen UK Partner of the Year award. The international parent company, Bang & Olufsen hangs its entire reputation on the quality of its products and services and does not give away such accolades lightly.

WE LOVE... NORFOLK GIN Norfolk Gin is an artisan gin, hand made in the fine city of Norwich and is made in small batches of 22 stone jars. It is made by Jonathan Redding who slowly combines botanicals and neutral spirit to produce a uniquely flavoured gin. It is a compound or ‘Bathtub’ gin and has a soft golden-green hue.

Each bottle is filled and sealed by hand. Perfect with tonic and slice of lime, the bottle alone makes it a great Christmas present. £40 Jarrold Deli

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THE NORWICH CHRISTMAS GUIDE Norwich is the place to be this season – and here is just a snapshot of the fabulous festive things on offer.

28 & 29 NOVEMBER

The Assembly House Christmas Fair Over 75 stalls, with everything from jewellery, woodcraft, glassware and textiles, to Christmas decorations and edible treats. Free entry.

Assembly House 4 & 5 DECEMBER

Norwich Global Village Christmas Market Crafts and gifts from around the globe, warming world cuisine, and mulled wine!

The Forum

produced Christmas wreathes and cakes, wines and ales.

Dragon Hall, King Street. Adults £2.50, children under 16 £1.00, under 5s free.

3 - 7 DECEMBER

Norwich Christmas Tree Festival Come and see a glittering array of decorated Christmas trees in the pews of St Peter Mancroft.

Viewing Times: Thu 10am – 8pm; Fri, Sat and Mon 10am – 6pm; Sun – to be announced.

St Peter Mancroft SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER,

Carols with the King

6 & 7 DECEMBER

Dragon Hall’s Medieval Christmas Market Take a step back in time in this unique medieval hall, where traders dressed in period costume sell handcrafted textiles, jewellery, toys and ceramics, exquisite Christmas decorations, candles and cards, locally

Norfolk's own Elvis tops the bill at this ever-popular annual Christmas concert.

A fantastic mix of Elvis' seasonal hits, plus other classics... and a carol or two! Includes a charity raffle and fabulous prizes.

6.30pm — 10pm, The Forum. Tickets £15, available from Jarrolds in store.

FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER,

Christmas with Norwich Cathedral Choir Join Norwich Cathedral Choir for a festive celebration with carols for choir and audience. A feast of Christmas music both sacred and secular!

7.30pm — 10pm Tickets: £18, £16, £12 and £5 — book at cathedral.org.uk, or at the Cathedral Gift Shop, Prelude Records or Norwich Theatre Royal.

SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER

Clutter City Yuletide Market

With 30 stalls, food, baked goods, local ales and hot drinks, this is a celebration of local crafters, makers, bakers and artists. Free entry.

11am-4pm, Norwich Arts Centre 6 DEC - 2 JAN

Christmas Ice rink Glide and twirl into Christmas on The Norwich Ice Rink, set

against the stunning backdrop of the medieval Castle.

Castle Mall Gardens.

Book tickets at icerinknorwich.co.uk 29 NOV - 24 DEC

Jarrolds’ Father Christmas Grotto Have you been good this year?! Father Christmas will be in his grotto on the Third Floor, waiting to hear those special Christmas wishes. Plus everyone who visits him receives a lovely gift!

Grotto opening times vary.

Tickets £4 per person, book on the Jarrolds website.

24-28 NOVEMBER

The Nutcracker Performed to Tchaikovsky's enduring score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, David Nixon's The Nutcracker has everything you'd expect from this traditional favourite.

Norwich Theatre Royal

MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS

If you or your little angels fancy getting creative and making your own christmas decorations, take a trip to makeplace, on Magdalen Street, where you can learn sewing and crafting skills. They are running a series of courses that will show you how to make a wide range of festive goodies, such as angels, bunting, baubles and Christmas stockings. The classes are friendly, affordable and held in a specially equipped workspace. All necessary fabrics and materials are provided. To book go to makeplacenorwich.co.uk

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Christmas shopping has never been easier! The Vanilla Secret Shopper has been busy unearthing lots of lovely gift ideas – and all local to YOU!

GIFTE GUID

Gift vouchers for personal photography sessions starting from £50 Minime Photography

Johnstons of Elgin 100% cashmere scarf £90 The Norfolk Boutique

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Love Bridge bracelet £275 Thomas Sabo, intu Chapelfield

Olivia Burton watch £110

Jarrold Vineyard candles £19 LifeStyles Group

Lamb Windsor wallet £90 The Norfolk Boutique

Jo Sampson perfume bottle £85 John Lewis Red lace body £35 John Lewis

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Chelsea boot £149 gloves £49 The Tannery

Montblanc collection: fountain pen £385 rollerball £270 Jarrold

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Cosima bag £125 The Tannery

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Susino compact umbrella £10 LifeStyles Group

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Faux fur shoulder bag £59.95 Arts Desire

Statement necklace £19.95

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Johnstons of Elgin 100% cashmere scarf £90 The Norfolk Boutique

Mixed gemstone bracelet Dents Fairisle hat £14 gloves £14 Jarrold

£14.95

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Short Hunter wellies £80 Jarrold Mercedes-Benz nail varnish £10

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EMMA BRIDGEWATER 6cm tiny jug tree decoration in gift box £12.95

DUCHAMP contrast dot cufflinks £75

OLIVIA BURTON interchangeable strap gift set, featuring one rose gold big dial face watch with two leather straps in grey and dusty pink £110.

Individual big dial watches available from £80

MOLTON BROWN blissful bathing gift set £45

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CAPT. FAWCETT’S moustache wax £9, beard oil and beard comb set £43.50

BLACK BEAUTY by Anna Sewell, exclusive edition of a book first published by Jarrold in the 1800s, £20

FASHION

READY STEADY PARTY! We’ve got your festive style sorted

Silver sequin dress £50 Next, intu Chapelfield

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Bridal Gowns and

Wedding Dresses NEW OR PRE-OWNED

To buy or hire from Exquisite Boutique

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Great Plains evening dress 拢89.99 Jarrold

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Jaeger shift dress £65 Alana’s Boutique

L.K. Bennett black cherry dress £325 Jarrold

Lorelle dress £129 Monsoon, intu Chapelfield

Black sequin pencil dress £145 Aluna J

£45 Monsoon

£95 Dune

L.K. Bennett gold sequin dress £350 Jarrold

£39 Monsoon

£25 Marks & Spencer

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Floral skirt £130 Bruce Oldfield top £89 John Lewis

£35 Marks & Spencer

£85 Dune

FASHION

Ted Baker pleated dress £50 Alana’s Boutique

M&S Collection dress £55 Marks & Spencer

£17 Accessorize

£25 Marks & Spencer

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FASHION

Cocobella black mesh sleeve top £85 Alana’s Boutique

Black sequin top £56.99 earrings £9.99 Aluna J Boutique

Promwear to buy or hire Exquisite Boutique have a stunning selection of new prom dresses to suit different tastes and budgets – elegant, glitzy or plain – in a range of colours from sizes 2 to 28.

Amrita Singh earrings £30 Alana’s Boutique Amrita Singh earrings £22 Alana’s Boutique

Love Couture specialise in designing and making unique outfits but they also stock off-the-peg evening and promwear.

They are the exclusive stockists in Norfolk of Catwalk Collection, a selection of luxurious and seductive occasionwear for that special event. www.lovecouture.co.uk

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Glittery playsuit £49.50 Marks & Spencer

Silver top £25.99 Aluna J Boutique Belle butterfly bag £45 Monsoon, intu Chapelfield

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OPEN Monday 10am to 5pm Tuesday 10am to 5pm Wednesday 10am to 5pm

An independent boutique stocking handpicked designer looks from Henri Lloyd, Zatchels, Lamb1887, Not Your Daughters Jeans and many more.

Thursday 10am to 5pm Friday 10am to 5pm Saturday 10am to 4pm Sunday Sorry Closed

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Picture one is from Lamb HandFeaturing bags - contact is rosaleenm@ Almost Famous, wlamb.co.uk Chanel, Picture two Cocobella, is from Not Your Louis Vuitton, Moschino, Daughters Jeans YAS, Yumi, and Joules Picture three is from Matt & Nat amongst others. my contact is amber@emsliecreaOPEN DAILY tive.com

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Visit in store or shop via www.thenorfolkboutique.co.uk Point House, 5 High Street, Coltishall, Norfolk NR12 7AA t: 07786 167724 e: thenorfolkboutique@outlook.com @boutiquenorfolk

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lots of Christmas gifts & outfits ✶

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a specialist sewing and crafting venue offering a fully equipped workspace using our own Juki machines and overlockers specializing in teaching complete beginners professional tuition sewing machines sales and demonstrations

We currently offer over 30 different sewing and crafting classes

FASHION

L.K.Bennett Halle coat £395 Jarrold

L.K.Bennett mocha coat £295 Jarrold

COATS flcosy things

Knitted shearling fur coat £399 Mint Velvet

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FASHION

Joules quilted Hampton jacket £30 Alana’s Boutique

Coatingan £60 Next, intu Chapelfield

Party jumper £35 Canaries Official

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Bakrista poncho from Part Two £124.95 The Norfolk Boutique

Biba chevron faux fur coat £179 House of Fraser, intu Chapelfield

Zig zag shawl £35 Canaries Official

Weekend Max Mara Reno jacket £195.30 Jarrold

Longline navy cardigan £39.99 Aluna J Boutique

Alaska hoodie £42 Canaries Official

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Do you find Shopping a Struggle?

For many of us the answer is YES! That eagerly awaited trip to the High Street to pick out some great new outfits can suddenly leave you feeling disillusioned and disappointed. So what is the answer?

The right boutique, an Image consultant or Personal Shopper?

With The Style Show you can enjoy all of these in just one place!

Visit The Style Studio and we will spend time with you, giving you your own personal colour and shape analysis.

You will discover those style rules that you always wanted to know.

By the time the session has finished you will understand why it is sometimes so hard to shop and to really find what you are looking for.

But we don’t leave it there! After your initial styling you will be invited to The Style Lounge, an Aladdin’s cave of clothing, accessories and footwear to show you how your style rules work in practice.

The Style Show stylist will spend individual time with you, suggesting looks that will make you look and feel fabulous.

The Style Lounge will be solely yours and you may bring friends if you wish. After your first visit you will leave with information to last a lifetime and possibly lots of things you love too.

Our clothing is sourced to suit shape and colouring and to give a signature look at simple prices. With ranges from Paris, London, the Far East and Italy there is something for everyone, with many labels difficult to find elsewhere.

Try our exclusive ‘Rescue Range’ of jeans, trousers and dresses, or our magic leggings, guaranteed to make you appear almost one size smaller!

All are designed specifically with you in mind and to avoid those dressing dilemmas!

You can visit The Style Studio and Style Lounge again, free, whenever you wish for more of the same, just book an appointment! We are also open every Friday for drop in, between 10am and 5pm. You can find us at 115 City Road, Norwich NR1 2HL, with parking right outside to make it even easier.

Join us on Facebook and read our reviews, or visit www.styleshow.co.uk for more information.

To book an appointment call 07487 796853 or email enquiries@styleshow.co.uk

WIN!

Win a luxury overnight stay at

Strattons Hotel

Strattons is an award winning boutique hotel, restaurant and cafe deli offering cool contemporary style with originality, and a reputation for strong environmental ethics.

The hotel is hidden in the historic market town of Swaffham, located in the beautiful Norfolk countryside. Enjoy afternoon tea by the fire, a light lunch from the café deli alfresco, a delicious dinner in the chic restaurant or stay in one of the 14 individual, sumptuous and eclectic bedrooms.

We are offering Vanilla readers the chance to win an overnight stay at this charming boutique hotel, with dinner and breakfast included (read our restaurant review on page 84) !

Our fabulous prize includes:

■ Overnight stay in one of the luxury double rooms at Strattons Hotel ■ 3 course dinner with a bottle of house wine in the award-winning restaurant ■ Breakfast for two

For more information on Strattons Hotel visit www.strattonshotel.com

HOW TO ENTER

Question: In which historic market

town can Strattons Hotel be found?

Email your entry, stating name, address, daytime telephone number and answer by 15th January 2016 to: competitions@vanilla-magazine. co.uk . Please put ‘Strattons’ in the

subject line of your email.

Terms & Conditions: Prize includes 3 courses each from the a la carte menu with a bottle of house red, white or rose wine. Any additional food, drink or purchases must be paid for on or before departure. Usual terms of booking apply. Subject to availability.

Prize must be taken between 01/02/16 and 01/06/16. Limited availability for Saturday nights unless booked as part of a longer stay.

Excludes following dates: Valentines 12/02/16 - 15/02/16, Easter 24/03/16 - 28/03/16, May Bank Holidays 29/04/16 - 02/05/16 & 27/05/16 - 31/05/16. Entrants must be over 18, no cash alternatives.

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Christmas at Robert Oliver

We have a large selection of gifts for that special man in your life, ideal for that perfect Christmas gift.

Other items we stock include: Knitwear Silk Ties Scarves Leather & Tweed Gloves Shoes Hats and Caps Socks Shirts

Tuesday–Friday: 9:30am – 5pm Saturday: 9:30am – 4:30pm T: 01603 661220 E: r.oliver.1@btconnect.com 238 SPROWSTON ROAD, NORWICH NR3 4HT

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Mercedes cufflinks £45 golf key fob £35

Mercedes-Benz of Norwich

Chatham tweed & leather brogue £175

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Bear Grylls 12-1 multi tool £39.99

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Man flu survival kit £10

John Lewis Engraved crystal brandy glasses

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£60 Canaries Official

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Tom Tom golf GPS watch £149

Dagenham jumper £30

Chris Potter Golf

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Nubuck leather gloves £55

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Srixton soft feel golf balls £14.99

Chris Potter Golf

Swarovski cufflinks

£60 Alana’s Boutique

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Barbour watch

£40 Francis Wain, intu Chapelfield

Lavazza coffee maker £49.99

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Black & Decker 18V Li-ion combi drill £79.99

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Swagger & Jack’s shaving set

Canaries Official

£95 Jarrold

Teknique HD action camera + case £49.99

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Digital weather station

£12.49 Roys of Wroxham Deluxe gift box £13.99 Coleman’s Mustard cookbook Cheeseboard with knives

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Galvin Green Gortex jackets

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Norfolk & Norwich Operatic Society presents an amateur production by arrangement with

The Really Useful Group LTD.

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Book and Lyrics by

Don Black and Christopher Hampton _ Based on the Billy Wilder film Orchestrations by David Cullen and

Andrew Lloyd Webber Original production by

The Really Useful Group LTD.

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Monday 25th to Saturday 30th January 2016 at 7.30PM MatinĂŠes Wednesday 27th and Saturday 30th at 2.30PM

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Christmas gifts for budding golfers at Peter Field Golf Shop

Green Lamb sweater

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Green Lamb jacket £80

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Ladies Wilson x31 starter set of clubs £219 includes two free golf lessons

Sealskinz waterproof socks

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Daily Sports hat £25

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DRIVE! A FRESH WAY INTO GOLF If you have been thinking about taking up golf but haven’t had the confidence to try – or if you are a more seasoned female golfer who wants to improve your game before you accept an invitation to a corporate golf day, this is the group for you! Open to golfers, aspiring golfers and complete beginners at Norwich Family Golf Centre DRIVE! is an exclusive female group that allows business networking along with an introduction to golf in a relaxed environment.

The cost to join is £40 and you receive many benefits including 2 free of charge lessons, 10% discount at Peter Field Golf Shop along with membership offers at the golf club too. Visit drive-nwgn. co.uk for more information.

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Amethyst, aquamarine & diamond earrings from £1200 Tilletts Sapphire & diamond ring £5950 Albrow & Sons

Ruby & diamond 18ct white gold ring £4250 Albrow & Sons

From top: Sterling silver and freshwater pearl earrings £45 Sterling silver and pearl brooch £45 18ct yellow gold, pearl and diamond pendant £1149.

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Henry ladies watch £99.95

men’s watch £135

Francis Wain

Coeur de Lion necklace £208 earrings £48 Abraxas Silver & freshwater pearl ring £155 Thomas Sabo

Sheila Fleet daisy ring £98 Abraxas

Silver earrings £38 Abraxas

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Rose gold plated ear jackets £105 Thomas Sabo

Neverending studs £45 hoops £60 Trollbeads

Discover Magic starter bracelet £50 Trollbeads

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Silver raindrop bangle £170 Abraxas

Love Bridge bracelets from £89 with free engraving Thomas Sabo Graduated freshwater pearl necklace £499 Simply Pearls Neverending ring £170 Trollbeads

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Agent Provocateur Playsuits, Grace (black) and Iana (nude) £125 Proudlock & Harry

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...FOR LOVERS Thierry Mugler ‘Alien’

Alice Temperley tuxedo pyjama set £149.99

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Suspender £40 Jo Malone deluxe candle

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Carvela Kurt Geiger cuff sandals £65 Alana’s Boutique Bijoux Indiscrets Poeme dark chocolate body paint £20 Sinsins

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LIFE IN THE NORWICH L ANES

FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER

DISCO BINGO 12 DECEMBER

CLUTTER CITY

YULETIDE MARKET

A must in the December calendar, Clutter City is back for the winter with a Yuletide Market filled with DIY art, craft stalls, live music and food and drink. With free entry from 11am – 4pm, this is a great day out for families and craft enthusiasts alike. Growing on their reputation as one of the city’s best handmade fairs for creative independent crafters, Clutter City brings the best of local talent to your doorstep with some magical festive additions.

Norwich Arts Centre, St Benedicts St

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@ The Birdcage

SAY HELLO TO...

TROLLBEADS IN THE LANES Trollbeads are the original charm bead that originated in Denmark in 1976. Beautiful hand made glass beads and charms that you can add to a range of bracelets and necklaces. The new store on the corner of Bedford Street and Swan Lane has opened with a bang and in time for the Christmas rush. Choose from the collection in store or book in with their lampworker and have your own Trollbeads especially made.

Stefannio & Tiffania take over the ballroom for a night of madness, bingo & disco. Bring your girlfriend, boyfriend, aunty and grandma.

Let’s get fabulous!

For more the most up-to-date information check online at www. norwichlanes.co.uk

LOVE FOR LOVE COUTURE

The Lanes are filled with gems hidden in its many medieval courtyards. One of those gems is Love Couture in Bagleys Court, a niche design studio who create the most wonderful clothing. The ‘Bridal Room’ houses sample wedding dresses – all designed and made in Norwich – bespoke gowns are made for each bride. The second studio is full of off the peg evening and party outfits – new in for Christmas and New Year parties and balls is a spectacular range from London’ss Catwalk Collection. So if you want to look your very best and wear an outfit that noone else will have, get down to Love Couture. www.lovecouture.co.uk

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THE BLOCKHEADS

Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, The Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has grown in stature from the early days of the Stiff Tour in 1977, right up to the present day.

Backing up Ian Dury’s poetic lyrics, this is the band that brought you Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick, What A Waste, Reasons to be Cheerful (Part 3) and Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, among many others. Rarely off the road since the demise of Ian Dury in 2000, but now with Derek Hussey fronting the band, the Blockheads are still one of the most underrated British bands of all time, with a legion of fans of all ages.

The Arts Centre, St Benedicts St

19 & 20 DECEMBER VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET A Victorian themed two day Christmas Market.

Victorian attired stall holders will be offering an abundance of quality hand crafted gifts, speciality food and festive produce presented in a traditional Yuletide setting.

Come and experience the spirit of Christmas with traditional carol singing choirs, reindeer and Father Christmas as well as a range of delicious hot food and drinks, so come along and have some Christmas fun.

MERRY MONDAYS AT FRANKS BAR

THURSDAY 31 DECEMBER

NEW NYE @ Platform 12

See in 2016 in style at Platform 12! Live music comes from the Reuben Ard Trio, so come and dance the night away with the help of ‘Dazzling Drink Deals’. Tickets are £12 which include one free drink. Call 01603 666112 to reserve.

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Franks Bar will be open on Mondays over the December and taking bookings (Monday only).

Perfect for lunch after a morning of Christmas shopping in the Lanes.

To book a table on the 7th, 14th or 21st call 01603 618902 or email tellus@franksbar.co.uk.

Ho, lovely job, ho.

18 DEC – 2 JAN

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE The Maddermarket has a wonderful reputation for offering high quality original family entertainment.

This Christmas, they present The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy embark on a magical mystery tour to the Land of Narnia through the wardrobe. There they encounter the wicked White Witch, representing the forces of evil, and the King of the Beasts, Aslan the lion, representing all that is good and right. A fabulous evening of entertainment for people of all ages.

Book to see Santa also at the theatre in his Grotto!

The Maddermarket Theatre

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CARS

Lady Cordelia testdrives...

The cultured, feminine perspective on automobiles of the day

here are some overworked words, “stunning” being one I hear regularly. But when Škoda named their top model range “Superb”, the word fits the description perfectly. My dictionary says: ‘very good; excellent; impressively splendid’ and in my opinion, the car is all these. The Superb is just that, superb!

This car is so well put together, so well designed, so well equipped, so easy to live with, put succinctly, difficult to fault. The new 2016 model is even bigger than its predecessor. The interior is palatial! There is a sense of quality, which is evident as soon as one enters. The adjustment possibilities for the seats and steering wheel will accommodate the oddest shaped driver, and of course, being Škoda, all the controls are intuitive and have a great feel to them. Little touches like the way the drinks holder allows for one-handed

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opening, or the way the centre armrest works are just typical of Škoda.

I was particularly impressed by the rear seat accommodation too with its generous leg and headroom. Inside there are all the comforts required – storage areas in very conceivable nook and cranny, even umbrellas with their own hide away in the front arm rests – what a great idea! The same goes for the ice scraper, located in the fuel filler cap and the removable LED torch in the boot.

I’m sure these are inexpensive additions for the manufacturer but to the experience of owning and using a car, such an asset! These features show the thought and concern for the occupants, which

Hugo Boss Eau de Toilette

£43 House of Fraser

Velvet courts £69 Monsoon

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Bellini handbag

£125 The Tannery

Skoda Superb SEL Fact File Mpg: 44.8 (combined) Car Tax: £180 OTR price: £27,020 Comfort: ★★★★★ Economy: ★★★ X-Factor: ★★★★ Verdict: Big on space and on style at a great price

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Škoda have given to their product.

The exterior styling is elegant and understated, sharp lines at the rear with flowing lines down the length and a Škoda family face with lovely detail in the lighting. This will not look out of place at the golf club. And as for any equipment and luggage, the boot space is cavernous! There are features galore for ease of driving, safety, comfort and convenience befitting a vehicle of high status, so it’s good to know that Robinsons are on hand to help the decisions and to explain the benefits. This is an impressive car from a brand renowned for making superb products! ■ www.robinsonsmotorgroup.co.uk/skoda

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“It is often a good idea for couples to each have an account with a small amount of money in their sole name, even if their finances are run jointly”

Could joint assets be a problem if one of us falls ill?

MY QUESTION: My husband and I hold all our assets in joint names, to make things easier when one of us dies, but I have now been told that can cause problems if one of us becomes mentally incapable – what should we do?

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OINT ASSETS usually pass automatically to the survivor when one joint-owner dies, without needing a Grant of Probate, so it does simplify things for the survivor.

However, if one of you becomes mentally incapable of dealing with your financial affairs, the other one may be prevented from using any joint accounts you hold together – because once a person loses mental capacity, their consent for joint bank accounts to be operated by either of the account holders ceases to have effect.

This means that if your husband became mentally incapable of dealing with his financial affairs, and your bank was aware of that, the bank would be entitled to freeze your joint accounts.

It is often a good idea for couples to each have an account with a small amount of money in their sole name, even if their finances are run jointly, so that if a joint account is suddenly frozen they still have access to some money, while their partner’s finances are being sorted out.

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ORE IMPORTANTLY, however, you and your husband should each make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), by which you can appoint people (Attorneys) to deal with your financial affairs during your lifetime if you become incapable of dealing with your own finances – not only through loss of mental capacity, but also because of accident or sudden illness.

You can appoint each other, but it is a good idea to appoint more than one Attorney, so that if one of you dies or becomes incapable, the other still has an Attorney to deal with his or her affairs if required.

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F YOU do not make an LPA and you become mentally incapable of managing your financial affairs, somebody (usually a close relative) must apply to the Court of Protection for a ‘Deputy’ to be appointed to manage your financial affairs.

The application is lengthy and can take several months to process.

In addition there are many Court fees to consider, including an application fee, a fee on appointment of the Deputy, and an annual administration fee.

There are additional fees for further directions e.g. sale of property.

There are two types of LPA, and you can choose whether to make one or both types:

and financial affairs. This may include paying your bills and potentially, selling your house.

You can put restrictions and conditions on your Attorney’s powers in the LPA if you wish.

PERSONAL WELFARE LPA: This allows your Attorney to make decisions about your personal welfare, which may include giving or refusing consent to medical treatment. Decisions under a Personal Welfare LPA can only be made on your behalf when you lack the capacity to make them yourself.

By making an LPA whilst you

are mentally alert you have the knowledge that, should you become ill and cannot deal with your own affairs, your Attorney will be able to step in and look after everything for you until you recover.

We would recommend that you have your LPA drawn up by a professional legal practitioner.

Just like a Will there are certain stipulations which need to be met to make an LPA valid.

Should you wish to consider making an LPA, please contact Steeles Law and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. ■

We are here to help...

For further advice on this issue or to obtain a quote for us to draw up an LPA, please contact the Wills and Probate team at Steeles Law. Our specialists, Angela Ireland (top right) and Karen Bacon (below right) are on hand to help.

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On a weekend night, it’s impossibly busy and buzzy year-round.

WHERE TO STAY: The Soho Boutique hotel in Malaga, opened last year in the arty Soho barrio, south of the old town, with doubles from €63 roomonly. In Alicante we recommend Hotel Spa Porta Maris, set between Alicante Harbour and Postiguet Beach, for easy access to beach and old quarter.

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“Many women struggle to get pregnant, and the process for them can be incredibly stressful – especially repeated IVF cycles”

Rebecca Geanty of Norwich Acupuncture Rooms

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THE QI TO LIFE?

Can acupuncture help you to conceive? One woman is convinced Acupuncture is probably the best-known complementary medicine. Based on ancient principles developed in China some 2,000 years ago, its success in treating a number of ailments and conditions is well documented.

“Acupuncture aims to bring balance back to the body by inserting very fine needles into specific points on the body to regulate the flow of qi - the body’s vital energy,” explains Rebecca Geanty, one of Norwich’s most experienced

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registered practitioners. “Lifestyle and environment can disturb, block or deplete qi, and this can result in some symptoms of pain and illness.”

Rebecca sees a wide range of people who suffer from conditions such as migraines and headaches, stress, anxiety and depression, insomnia, eczema and asthma as well as giving pain relief and helping people give up smoking.

But most of the work she does is with fertility and pregnancy.

“Many women struggle to get

pregnant, and the process for them can be incredibly stressful - especially repeated IVF cycles,” she says.

“I can help in a number of ways and I have a very holistic approach. Firstly I assess their lifestyle, sleep and diet and help to regulate those as well as reducing their stress levels.

I will also select appropriate points which have the function of regulating the menstrual cycle and increasing the blood flow into the uterus.

“Having someone to talk to is

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vital if you are struggling to conceive, and this is another very important part of what I offer.”

Rebecca has a high success rate in helping women who want to conceive.

One of her clients, Charlotte from Norwich, had been trying to conceive for 18 months when she went to see Rebecca.

“I went through a very traumatic miscarriage, which left me stressed and emotionally vulnerable,” says Charlotte.

“I really put pressure on myself to get pregnant again quickly, but nothing was happening. After 18 months I went to see Rebecca, and I admit that I was very sceptical, but after everything I had been through I was willing to try it.

“From our first meeting Rebecca was incredibly supportive. Before treatment began she assessed every aspect of my life, both emotional and physical. After an initial private session, which I found very positive, I went to see her every week in her multi-bed setting, where I was treated with other clients at the same time. It is still very private and personal, but it helps keep the cost down if you want weekly appointments. After just two months I fell pregnant, which was fantastic!

“Rebecca is also helping me prepare for the birth with pre-birth acupuncture which I will have from week 36 and a natural induction treatment (with my midwifes permission) if I need it.

“I cannot recommend Rebecca highly enough. The entire experience has been amazing. And to get such a quick result – I can’t understand why more people don’t do this!”

Multi-bed sessions with Rebecca are £24 for 1hr 15min. For more information, or to book, call 01603 514195, or go to norwichacupuncturerooms.co.uk Acupuncture should not replace the need for medical advice

SKIN AND TONIC PLEASE! SARAH BUCKLEY AT ATLAS COSMETIC MEDICINE

Sarah Buckley of Atlas Cosmetic Medicine, has been carrying out facial aesthetic treatments for over eight years now, and since moving into her lovely Pottergate clinic at the start of the year, she has started to focus on helping her clients make the very best of their skin. Sarah says, ‘Skin in optimum condition will need less in the way of injectable anti-wrinkle treatments, and will also heal better and faster after any treatment, so there are extra benefits to having the skin performing at its best’.

Having researched the market, Sarah opted to have a HydraFacial machine in her clinic and is thrilled with the results her clients have had following a HydraFacial treatment. The HydraFacial process has six steps and uses advanced vortex technologies, which detox, cleanse, exfoliate, brighten, hydrate and rejuvenate the skin. Impurities and blackheads are gently drawn out during the process and there are optional extra treatments for acne, reducing brown spots and pigmentation, boosting older skin.

A signature HydraFacial treatment will give fabulous results, which can be extended with regular monthly treatments. Six and twelve month packages offer extra value (as well as extra gorgeous skin), and flexible payment terms are available.

Baroness Karren Brady of Knightsbridge (of The Apprentice) is the brand ambassador for HydraFacial in the UK, and loves the results of her regular treatment and HydraFacial has been voted the best facial in the UK, so why not treat your skin to the best as well? See our offer on page 46...

Atlas Cosmetic Medicine are specialists in: Facial thread veins & skin tags, Peels, Dermal fillers, Collagen stimulation, Cheek augmentation Botox, HydraFacial treatments.

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ELEMIS EXOTIC MOISTURE DEW FACIAL At Thai Herbal Retreat Spa

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TEP OVER Thai Herbal Retreat Spa’s threshold and Norwich instantly feels thousands of miles away as you immediately sense you have entered somewhere exotic in the Far East.

The Thai-inspired décor mixed with the heady aromas of Jasmine and Neroli infuse the salon where its owner, Peerada Morgan Johnson, greeted me with a warm, welcoming smile.

As with all reputable beauty salons, there is a medical form to fill in to make sure the therapists are aware of any conditions clients may be suffering from before embarking on treatments.

Peerada then showed me to the relaxing and comfortable waiting area to discuss the best treatment for me based on my lifestyle, diet and exercise.

IT SHOWS IN THE FACE

After taking a good, long look at my face and determining where fine lines are taking hold

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around my eyes and forehead, she quickly tapped into the fact I don’t drink nearly enough water to keep my skin hydrated.

Her diagnosis was that I should undergo an Elemis Exotic Moisture Dew Facial aimed at nourishing my thirsty skin.

Wrapped in warm towels, my therapist first gave my feet and calves a gentle massage by way of helping me relax and forget about my daily tasks, which she explained is the welcoming touch. Next my face and eyes were thoroughly cleansed of the day’s make up before the beautiful Elemis oil was applied to my face, neck and shoulders.

My therapist used gentle pressure to push my skin upwards before applying a soothing eye and face mask. My eyes were covered to block out the light and while the Elemis mask was doing its work to remove the impurities in my skin, she massaged my arms and hands. She followed with this with a sublimely, relaxing head massage in which I lost all sense of time.

Once complete, the Elemis exfoliating cream was applied followed by a toner to freshen up the appearance of my skin, and finally, my face and neck was covered in a replenishing moisturiser.

If I had to score the treatment I would give it 10/10 and was thankful of the reminder that when it comes to facials and massage the Thai way is often the best way.

Elemis Exotic Moisture Dew Facial

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WIN! OVER £100 WORTH OF ORIGINS SKINCARE PRODUCTS Vanilla has teamed up with Origins at John Lewis Norwich for your chance to win over £100 worth of natural Origins skincare products including: l Drink-up Intensive overnight mask 100ml worth £23 l Make a Difference rejuvenating hand treatment 75ml worth £19.50

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Since its introduction, Origins has been one of nature’s most trusted names in skincare. Their mission is to create high-performance natural skincare that is powered by nature and proven by science. Origins products help resolve your skin’s most pressing concerns using the highest quality active plants, all their products are formulated without: Parabens, Phthalates and other harsh chemicals. The active plants, 100% natural essential oils and certified organic ingredients used in Origins formulas are extensively researched and clinically proven forefficacy and safety by an international team of over 100 scientists.

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ORIGINS SKINCARE EXPERTS Visit the Origins counter within John Lewis Norwich and discover our iconic products, the team including Sam and Lorna have expert knowledge and can guide you through the Origins range of products and services to help you with your skincare needs.

They offer skincare consultations and feel good mini facials to advise you on the best products for you and your beauty routine, they tailor each consultation to each individual to make sure you get the most suited products for you.

They also have a range of lovely gift sets ideal for any occasion, which they are happy to gift wrap.

To book an appointment with Sam or Lorna either visit the Origins counter at John Lewis Norwich or call 01603 677802 ext 4459

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THE SPRUCE GIRLS Would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a sparkly new year

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SPRING TERM STARTS 4 JANUARY BOOKING OPEN NOW

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Tuesdays—Sundays during January Free entry to exhibitions

Open daily from 10am

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU!

January is traditionally the month in which the machinery of your life should be given a complete overhaul. Here’ss a little help with those resolutions...

RESOLUTION #1 GET FIT

If your new year’s resolution is to get fit or start a new hobby, look no further than The Garage Spring Classes Programme! The Classes Programme is packed with activities for every age, stage and interest, including Adult Ballet, Pilates and Contemporary Dance. If you are looking to start something new, or re-kindle your love for dance, The Garage has the perfect creative class waiting for you.

For those with previous experience, the intermediate classes will help broaden movement vocabulary, perform more complex dance sequences and improve style, musicality and confidence. If you are looking to take up something new, the beginners classes are perfect for those wanting to learn the basics of the dance form and work at a more gentle pace, with opportunities for progression.

Term starts January 2016.

Visit www.thegarage.org.uk for the full timetable.

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RESOLUTION #2 LOSE WEIGHT

The most common resolution, can’t face but what if you just can going it alone? Cambridge Weight Plan have been successfully helping people lose weight and keep it off for more than 30 years. They offer a range of weight loss programmes, which are flexible enough to fit in with your own lifestyle, along with the one-to-one support of your very own Cambridge Consultant. You can choose the complete meal replacement option, or opt for one of their programmes that include healthy eating alongside meal replacements.

Cambridge Consultants are unique as they have also lost weight on the Plan. Your local consultant is Joanne Carson and she can be contacted by email at joanne.carson@ntlworld.com or telephone 07779 483776.

RESOLUTION #3 GET PREGNANT

If getting pregnant isn't proving to be as easy as you'd hoped then you might be considering fertlity treatment.

The good news is that Norfolk is home to one of the top fertility clinics in the country, Bourn Hall, so help is at hand. Bourn Hall centres have achieved outstanding success rates for thousands of NHS funded patients with almost 50% being successful on their first cycle of treatment. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends that three cycles of IVF treatment provide the highest level of success and at Bourn Hall, 80% of patients have a baby when they receive this number of treatments. However, recent changes in the provision of fertility treatment mean that fewer people will be eligible for NHS-funded IVF. To assist their patients, Bourn Hall has been investigating other ways they can finance treatment by putting a plan into place before they start. This includes a ‘money back guarantee’ for those who don’t have a baby at the end of their treatment. www.bourn-hall-clinic.co.uk Vanilla December 2015/January 2016

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Please seek medical advice alongside Acupuncture

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YOUR BEAUTY QUESTIONS SOLVED ...by Sue Carter Vanilla beauty expert

IS IT OK TO STORE SPF PRODUCTS IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT OF THE CAR? No, especially during summer.

Once the car heats up in the sun, high temperatures can cause the sunscreen’s active ingredients to degrade and products such as lip balm will melt. When you apply a degraded sunscreen or a product which contains degraded sunscreen such as lip balm or hand cream to your skin, you’re not getting the SPF protection that’s indicated on the bottle. In fact, you might be applying nothing more than a thick moisturiser which has little to no SPF. HOW DO I PICK THE RIGHT BRONZER? The key is to find a colour that’s two or three shades deeper than your natural tone. Fair skin looks best in peachy hues, which add a bit of warmth. For olive skin, pick a shade that’s more beige than brown, and for darker skin look for a rich bronze with an orange or apricot undertone.

Apply the bronzer using a dense, fluffy powder blush with a light pressure, along the hairline, the bridge of your nose, and the sides of your cheeks. If you darken the whole face, you’ll create a muddy shadow, and you want to create an illusion of colour where the sun would naturally bronze your face.

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ANY TIPS ON HOW TO SHOW OFF MY DÉCOLLETÉ THIS PARTY SEASON? Begin by preparing the skin – exfoliate the area with a moisturising body scrub, this will help to get rid of any loose, dead skin cells (which may cause the area to look dehydrated) and reveal fresh glowing skin. To enhance cleavage, apply a shimmery lotion from the clavicle down, followed by a dab of cream highlighter over the top of the breasts. This creates an illusion of lifted pert breasts. Finish with a dusting of bronzing powder in the centre of your chest. Apply all the layers softly and blend them using a big fluffy brush similar to the one you would use for your bronzer.

HOW CAN I DO A QUICK AND EASY SMOKY EYE? There are different types of smoky eyes. The ones that fade light to dark are probably the most difficult to achieve. If you are a beginner in smoky eyes, using a single base colour is the best way to start. A smoky eye can be achieved with any colour range so pick a solid dark colour and cover your entire lid. Next, pick a light beige or cream tone and place it right under the brow line. Last, you will need a shade of brown or beige that is one or two tones darker than your skin colour. Place this between the brow colour and the lid colour directly under the brow bone, this will allow for an awesome contoured look. Finally, take your favorite blending brush and blend until you cannot tell when one colour starts and the other one ends. You will have a fabulous smoky eye within minutes. n

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Sprowston Manor cordially invite you to the Wedding Show

10th January 2016 Are you getting married or do you know anyone that is? Why not join us at Sprowston Manor, Marriott Hotel & Country Club for the first wedding show of 2016!

We will be joined by over 40 suppliers who will be happy to share advice, give hints & tips and share stories of previous weddings with you. Our Wedding Coordinator, Claire, will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Entry is free! All you need to do is register your interest by e-mailing Claire on: claire.fowler@marriotthotels.com All potential Bride to Be’s that register will be automatically entered into a free prize draw for a night for 2 including Afternoon Tea at Sprowston Manor!*

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1. LIGHT COLOURS

2016 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Choose light colours to make a small/dark room feel bigger and brighter.

Tiling Tips

2. BE ADVENTUROUS!

However, don’t be afraid of colour, which can also create some unique effects and environments in your home.

3. DON'T COMPROMISE

See tiles as an investment, not a cost; never compromise on quality, which can still be picked up at great prices. Tile shades, surface finish and tile patterns vary. It is recommended that you see, touch and feel a full tile sample in your home setting before you finalise your selection.

by Mark Barber Professional Decorator

4. PLAN AHEAD

Always purchase an additional 5-10% more tiles than you actually need. This allows you (or the tiler) to compensate for cuts and breakages and ensures you have the same batch/shade should you have needed additional tiles. Most companies will offer a refund on unused boxes of tiles. Purchase high quality tile trims that are sufficiently wide to accommodate both the tile and a layer of tile adhesive.

5. BLEND IN GROUT LINES

Choose a tile grout colour that compliments your tiles. Always use high quality adhesives and impervious non-pigmented grouts. Where joints are not completely watertight moisture can be absorbed into the tile body causing stains to show through the glaze.

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6. BIGGER IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER

If your wall or floor will require a lot of tile cuts (i.e. around fixtures/fittings), choose smaller tiles to give a better flow. Check for uneven floors and rectify with levelling screeds.

7. USE BORDERS AND DECORS

Add extra interest by breaking up your wall tiling with border tiles, decors and metallic listellos.

8. CHECK THE SUITABILITY

Need floor tiles? Make sure you check that the floor tile wear rating (PEI rating) is suitable for your intended area/use.

Another question you may need to ask is do you need ceramic or porcelain tiles? Porcelain tiles are more suitable for outdoors and domestic floors where heavy traffic/abrasion is anticipated.

9. MAINTENANCE – GET THE RIGHT ADVICE

If you are purchasing natural stone tiles (i.e. travertine, marble, slate), make sure you get the right advice for sealing and treating the tiles before and after fixing. Always apply grout protector to the grout lines, this will protect the grout against greasy dirt and spots and makes cleaning easier.

10. DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR ADVICE

Don’t be afraid to ask sales assistants for advice; they will be fully trained to answer all your queries and may bring to your attention things you may not have otherwise considered.

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BY DARRELL SMITH THE VANILLA CARPET EXPERT

Your Christmas Carpet Survival Guide Here is your handy cut-out-and-keep guide to make sure your carpets survive Christmas!

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What’s to be done when Santa arrives at your home and the inevitable HOT EMBERS AND ASH are left on your carpet from the chimney? A wool hearth mat will keep embers from burning your carpet. Cool ashes are best picked out with the vacuum cleaner. We always suggest a suction cleaner, especially on wool carpets. A beater bar can be used on heavily soiled man-made carpets.

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So the elves are relaxing after preparing for the Big Day and have spilt a full GLASS OF RED WINE on the cream living room carpet.

Firstly, do not panic, all is not ruined. All you

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need is warm water in a spray bottle and a roll of plain white kitchen roll. Blot as much of the red wine up as you can, use fresh sheets of kitchen roll, this will pull the liquid from the pile. Spray the warm water on the effected area. Continue to blot until the wine is mopped out – with red wine it is important to do this as quickly as possible. Remember this may not remove the stain entirely, if this is the case PLEASE DO NOT USE CHEMICAL CLEANERS.

These cause more problems than they solve.

If you are left with a faint stain, call in a professional cleaning company...

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We know that little children and pets can get very excited at Christmas. We have heard that Rudolph is the worse! So if you have an accident with SOLID MESS you’ll need an old spatula, kitchen roll and warm water in a spray bottle. Scrape up as much of the solid as possible, then use the warm water and spray and blot. Continue this until the area is clean.

For any remaining stains always get the effected area spot-cleaned by a professional.

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HOW TO DECORATE WITH BLACK

Chair fabric Jane Churchill ‘Crocodillas’ £69pm Salt Interiors

If you want to add a touch of luxury go for timeless black and gold MKM Norwich The Symphony range at MKM offers clean lines with anthracite gloss finishes to create a high end sleek look

Kitchen:

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You don’t have to be afraid of going dark with your decor and interior design. Work a little black magic for a look that’s sophisticated, seductive, and sure to make a dramatic statement in any season.

Black has withstood the test of time.

It’s a colour that defines the ideals of classic design, and for good reason – it’s bold, it’s revitalising, and it has the power to redirect our focus and add a sense of architectural elegance with the swipe of a paintbrush or placement of a piece of furniture.

Take a look at our mood board and be inspired....

Sorrento Nizza glazed tile £8.83 each Fired Earth

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Black marble and ganite are the favourite choice for kitchen worktops.

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5. Trimmings How to give your home the edge in 2016 I don’t believe that homes need to be perfect but I do think the old saying ‘the devil is in the detail’ is worth listening to. I love to add a pretty trimming to the bottom of blinds and cushions or use a beautifully embellished tieback on a simple curtain. You can also have a strip of fabric on the leading edge of a pair of curtains – even if you use a completely plain fabric – just having that contrast can make all the difference.

There are some beautiful trimmings available, both new and vintage, which can enliven an old cushion or blanket. Most fabric companies have gorgeous trimmings in co-ordinated colours so you can let your imagination run wild ....

Pom pom cushion £58 houseology.com

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So my best tips for using trimmings are: Cushions – tassels at the corners, beads and

pom poms all the way round Lampshades – fringing round the edge Blankets – bobbles and ribbon on the edges Curtains – ribbon braid on edges, buttons on

the headings Roller blinds- pretty braids and glass beads on

the edges The main thing is to have a bit of fun and know that you now have a bespoke design piece! ● For ideas on how you can accessorise a room or for any interior design queries contact Holly at Salt Interiors: info@saltinteriors.co.uk

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Grass fed Beef and Lamb Award winning free Range Poultry No additives or water added Better quality for money than supermarkets

Locally produced Honey, eggs and chillies Free delivery within 5 miles (orders over £49) Gluten free and vegetarian products Very low food miles

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OUR FAVOURITE ICE CREAM... (and no, it’s not vanilla!) It’s the Norfolk County Apricot & Brandy ice cream – one of the stars in their Seasonal Specials range. Made with Remy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac and real cream, it is a truly indulgent treat for Christmas.

Originally made to celebrate the Millenium, the clamour from their customers demanded its appearance every year at Christmas!

10% OFF!

For something a bit more out there for foodies, visit Colman’s Mustard Shop & Museum in the Royal Arcade, Norwich for some unique Christmas gifts. The shop is stocked up with some fantastic present ideas, including gift boxes and hampers, and exclusive products such as mustard chocolate, Mardler’s Mustard (with Woodforde’s Mardler’s Mild ale) and Mustard Shop whisky. As well as great gifts, the store hosts the history of this iconic Norwich firm through the ages.

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Vanilla Offer: Buy at the Lakenham Creamery Factory Shop in Norwich and receive a 10% discount on all ice cream!

FoodStuff HARVEYS ECO-TRANSPORTATION Harveys Butchers (Norfolk’s only locally sourced Certified Organic Butcher) has now taken another step in their environmental drive towards a better world, well Norfolk anyway.

Harveys have bought a 100% zero emission electric delivery van. The vehicle has 100 mile range on a full charge. To continue the cold chain of transportation in the greenest way without onboard refrigeration they have now linked up with another local firm, Enviro-Pod, who have supplied ‘thermal space savers’ – reusable plastic containers lined with NASA technology thermal pouches to maintain temperature integrity.

GOING FOR A GLUTENFREE CHRISTMAS?

...then you’ll find everything you need at The Gluten-Free Shop at Hellesdon Barns. Hampers are available, either ready made or you can make your own – a welcome present for friends or family that need to manage a gluten-free diet. Good news also for city folk, as there is a new ‘gluten-free’ café opening mid-December on Timber Hill with a shop integrated within.

End the party season on a high and enjoy a delicious New Year’s Day brunch at Strattons. Indulge in homemade muffins and pastries, cereals, fruit and locally pressed juices. Choose one of the hot dishes, maybe eggs Benedict, eggy bread with wild mushrooms in a sage butter, smoked haddock and puy lentil kedgeree, thick pancakes with poached apples and honey or a traditional full English? £18pp including a hot drink, brunch bar and one hot dish from the menu.

Booking is essential, call the reception team on 01760 723845 or visit www.strattonshotel.com

For more info go to norfolkglutenfree.co.uk.

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NORWICH GOES GLOBAL! New city restaurant Cosmo, takes us off around the world...

ollowing a total revamp of the old Habitat store on London Street in Norwich, Cosmo restaurant opened for business this September.

The exciting restaurant brings a new dining experience to the city. With more than 150 dishes from around the world, Cosmo delivers seasonal menus from a global kitchen - even the fussiest eater is challenged to find something they don’t like.

Whether you are looking for Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Indian, Thai, Mexican or traditional carvery, you'll be spoilt for choice. It’s a perfect venue for families and parties.

The new Norwich branch boasts eight live cooking stations which provide the entertainment, the sounds and aromas but above all they provide freshly cooked food. You can watch as the chefs prepare the dishes in front of you.

There’s a wide selection of vegetable dishes, noodle dishes, pasta dishes just to name a few, plus a dessert zone with a vast array of fresh fruit, cakes, bite-size mousses and trifles, ice-cream, even a chocolate fountain.

Best of all, you can eat all you

like for one set price (prices vary depending on days and time, lunch from £8.50 and dinner from £14.99). Children that measure under 150cm in height are only charged half the adult meal costs – a nice touch. There are also unlimited soft drinks refills at £2.85.

Cosmo is all about the total

experience, not just the food, not surprising then that a recent survey found Cosmo voted as one of the Top Three restaurant brands in the UK for customer satisfaction!

Vanilla verdict: Cosmo offers excellent choice and value in luxurious surroundings.

Cosmo Norwich Restaurant, 25 London Street, Norwich NR2 1JE 01603 677 777 norwich@cosmo-restaurants.co.uk Open 7 days a week Lunch: Monday to Friday 12 – 3pm, Saturday 12 – 4pm Dinner: Monday to Thursday 5 – 10.30pm, Friday & Saturday 5 – 11pm Sunday & Bank Holidays: (open all day) 12pm – 10pm

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42 King Street Tapas menu Starting at £3 for bread and oil, average £7 per dish.

Cocktails £7-£9 Opening Hours Mon-Thurs: 10am - 11pm Friday: 10am - midnight Saturday: 10am - midnight 42 King Street, Norwich NR1 1PD 01603 623971 www.42kingstreet.co.uk

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E’VE BEEN hearing good things (very good things) about 42 King Street ever since it opened, and have been looking forward to trying it for ourselves for some time now.

No prizes for guessing where you’ll find this wonderful cocktail and world tapas restaurant, but what may take you by surprise is the warm welcome you’ll receive as soon as you step through the door.

It’s a lovely, truly intimate space.

It’s not the biggest restaurant in the city by any stretch of the imagination, but that’s the secret of its appeal – you feel as though you already know everyone, and that they're more than happy to see you.

It was a particularly chilly evening, but the enthusiasm of front-of-house manager Dominic soon warmed us up as he prepared a couple of cocktails for us.

There were 13 to choose from (and more available on request) but we confidently left the choice to Dominic,

who thought we’d appreciate a Manzana – a sharp and tangy blend of Beefeater gin, green apple liqueur and St. Germain elderflower liqueur – and a Gin and Earl Grey Iced Tea, which disguised a hefty kick thanks to a refreshing mix of flavours, including apricots and peaches.

Given the choice of food, we were fortunate in having a very helpful waitress who recommended a number of choices that would suit both myself (the vegetarian) and my friend (the carnivore) – and her suggestions were perfect.

The brilliant thing about tapas is that it’s a great way of mixing your food with your socialising. We were advised that you should aim for 4-5 dishes per couple, which means you can eat as much (or as little) as you like, and it’s a lot of fun sharing and trying things your friends have ordered.

My two vegetarian dishes were a mushroom, thyme and blue cheese bruschetta and a bowl of garlic and coriander hummus with chargrilled bread, mixed vegetables and halloumi.

My friend, meanwhile, ordered the braised rib of beef with herb mash and onion gravy, and the roast chicken and chorizo with a chilli and herb butter.

O n arrival, the food was beautifully

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presented and it was very clear it had been prepared with a lot of care.

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Y MUSHROOM bruschetta was rich and creamy (and the herbs gave it plenty of flavour), while the hummus was wonderful – containing just the right amount of garlic.

Although I couldn’t try my friend’s dishes, I could certainly appreciate the fact that they looked very appetising, and I relied on her to tell me that the beef was extremely tender and the onion gravy was the best she’d ever tasted.

She really loved the chicken and chorizo, saying that the mild taste of the chicken and the strong spiciness of the chorizo was a brilliant combination.

In the Norfolk Lounge at Norwich City Football Club, from 8.30pm until 2.00am.

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We spent some time debating whether or not to have a dessert – a debate helped by a glass of Henri de Richemer merlot! – but although they sounded tempting (especially the spiced chocolate and orange brownie with chocolate Sol) it was a temptation we ultimately resisted.

We did, however, make sure we booked a return visit to No.42 before we left.

Throughout our meal we’d noticed several people popping in with the hope of getting a table, making us doubly glad we’d booked ours in the first place.

Verdict: Very comfortable, very tasty, and very Vanilla.

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We are a small and cosy little restaurant bar specialising in real serious cocktails and world-inspired tapas style dishes from an everchanging menu Opening times monday-saturday 10am- midnight Food served lunch 12:00-14:30 dinner 18:00-late

01603 623971 Available for private hire Booking advised

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Eat. Fresh, local ingredients sourced from the finest farms and markets in Norfolk

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Deluxe doubles and suites as well as Crab Apple Summer House and Sweet Chestnut Cottage

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Over eight acres of lovingly kept private grounds for you to enjoy, overlooking the River Bure The Norfolk Mead Hotel Church Loke, Coltishall, Norwich Norfolk NR12 7DN

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cDhENeTn it K IAL CONFI ANNA DUTTSON Anna, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Norfolk Mead Hotel, also runs her own company, Anna Duttson Events, that caters for private and corporate events all over UK and Europe.

What ingredients do you always have in your store cupboard?

By having two kitchens I have two lots of dry and cold stores so we are lucky to always have good stock. One kitchen services the hotel and the other, the “garden room,” is our venue kitchen. I always make sure I have on my shelves self-raising flour, rice wine vinegar, quality dark chocolate, light brown sugar, golden and green raisins, reduced balsamic, jumbo and Scotts oats, homemade marmalade and of course slabs of homemade chocolate brownie!

Smoked paprika and Coleman’s mustard are also a must to make our cheese straws. My luxury item I always keep in stock is white truffle honey, which is very tasty with cheese.

What do you like to eat after a hard day in the kitchen?

After a long day in between both the hotel and venue kitchens (which could start with breakfast through to late night snacks at the venue), I quite often have something very simple like boiled eggs and soldiers with a large cuppa! Of course with a lovely

Canapés have always been my favourite passion. A small taste sensation in one bite! welcome home too from Smudge the cat looking for a king prawn and tickle!

hawthorn are making a big comeback in Norfolk, so let’s hope they spread further afield.

What type of cooking do you enjoy the most?

Norfolk is full of great food and drink producers. Any recent discoveries you can share?

Canapés have always been my favourite passion. A small taste sensation in one bite! Looks appetizing to eat and displayed on a simple slate so the food is talking rather than the plate. Also a new trend, ‘bowl food’, which is a smaller version of a dish – a small bowl with a mini fork, so quite fun and easy to eat while standing at an event.

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

Foraged items such as sea buckthorn, Norfolk saffron, rosehips, beech nuts and

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I have just recently tasted goat’s cheese with truffle oil. Really delicious! It would go so well with the bread from Norfolk bakers ‘Bread Source’. They supply our hotel with tin breakfast loaves and dinner bread – I found them a couple of years ago selling their bread at markets. They now have a bakery in Alysham and have won awards. Check them out.

The Norolk Mead Hotel, Church Loke, Norwich NR12 7DN Tel: 01603 737531 www.norfolkmead.co.uk

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Strattons Starters: from £6 Main courses: from £14 Desserts: from £5.95 Strattons, Ash Close, Swaffham, PE37 7NH Tel: 01760 723845

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TRATTONS is probably one of the most unusual, and delightful, places you will visit in Norfolk. Tucked away at the end of an unassuming lane in the heart of Swaffham, this award-winning independent family-run boutique hotel, self-catering apartments, restaurant and cafe deli is a rare find and an experience you won’t forget in a hurry.

The exquisitely renovated Victorian hotel offers 14 sumptuous bedrooms. The hip and funky mix of contemporary cool with original features, antiques and art is very romantic – perfect for anyone who wants to sleep in a four-poster, soak in a roll-top bath, or share their room with a mermaid mosaic!

But my companion S and I were at Stratton’s to experience fine dining in their a la carte restaurant. Our evening began in the welcoming Villa Lounge, where charming hotel supervisor Amie made us comfortable with drinks – a pint of Heywood’s Golden for S, and

a punchy Ginger Zinger ‘mocktail’ for me – and some rather moreish roasted, salted broad beans.

The menu is a clear reflection of Strattons’ philosophy. Their modern British style embraces all that is good from the region, using small local producers to source everything from rare breed pork to Cromer crab, cheese, game and wild berries, plus eggs from the hotel hens, and fruit from its own orchard.

Appetites nicely sharpened, we descended to The Rustic restaurant, decorated to reflect the Brecks landscape.

The choice of starters was innovative and included such delights as hot cured salmon, beetroot and cashew pate and slow-cooked wild rabbit en croute.

S started with a delicious mushroom and thyme soup with home-made bread, that was robust, yet delicately flavoured. I had a twicebaked Binham Blue soufflé, with mixed leaves and a mustard dressing.

It was the perfect start to my meal –

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HE MAIN courses continued the theme of local excellence: roasted Norfolk quail, stuffed with pork, pine nuts and orange; cocoamarinated sea bass, with creamed leeks, boulangère potatoes and spiced port sauce; and pumpkin gnocchi with spinach and sage in a roasted garlic cream.

S decided to try the 24-hour slowcooked Scott’s Field belly pork, with mustard mash, broccoli and cauliflower cheese, baby carrots and watercress pesto. It was an inspired choice, the pork incredibly succulent and tender, with perfect crackling.

My roasted cod fillet, crispy brown shrimps, gremolata mash and wilted greens was perfectly cooked , the fish not overpowered by any of the other ingredients. It was fresh, delicate and nicely seasoned.

We could not resist dessert, and with dishes such as vanilla bread and butter pudding, Greenhoe apple tart tatin and peanut butter ice-cream who could blame us?

S selected the cheese plate - an impressive mix of local cheeses such as Binham blue, Smoked Dapple and Baron Bigod, with home-made rustic crackers, quince jelly and roasted nuts.

For me, it was a selection of petits fours – a mouthwatering line-up of four tempting treats hand made by head chef Julia and her team.

We left knowing that we had found something very special indeed!

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fluffy and delicate, yet full of flavour.

Strattons extensive wine list gives diners a chance to experience the best wines from around the world. S selected an Argentinian cabernet sauvignon, which he described as light, drinkable and perfect to have with food.

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s we approach the end of the year it’s time to decide on wines for the festive period.

As an aperitif (while opening the presents): Collavini II Grigio, a delightful

sparkling wine from northern Italy, a blend of chardonnay and Glera (the main grape of Prosecco) with the lovely biscuit flavours of champagne and bags of elegance.

With Christmas dinner, either (or both!):

IL GRIGIO PRESECCO £28 a bottle The Library All wines mentioned here can be purchased at The Library

Domaine Gerovassiliou, the fantastic Greek viognier I wrote about in the summer edition of Vanilla that has since gone on to win gold medals. Block 12 Lone Gum, a stunning pinot noir from Saint Clair in Marlborough, New Zealand. Saint Clair is one of the top 100 wineries in the world for a reason: quality, structure, beautiful berry fruits. It’s the perfect food match for turkey and the trimmings.

And for 2016?: For value and quality look out for the wonderful Portuguese wines. I was lucky enough to visit Agricola Santo Isidro de Pegões this year – fascinating to see wine made in large quantities, but bursting with flavour style and finesse.

Happy drinking in 2016!

The Library Bar and Grill, Guildhall Hill, Norwich.

Check out the Library’s new website and my monthly recommendation for wines alongside our new recipe page. www.thelibraryrestaurant.co.uk

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A delicious, rustic recipe from Marco Minnicucci at Côte Brasserie on Exchange Street

Moules au Cidre SERVES 4 AS A STARTER OR 2 AS A MAIN COURSE 80g bacon lardons 1 echalion shallot, chopped 240ml dry Breton cider 1kg mussels 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 200g crème fraîche Salt & black pepper 1 small handful parsley, chopped 1 small handful tarragon, chopped

1 Wash the mussels in plenty of cold, running water. Scrape away any barnacles with a short-bladed knife. Pull off all the beards and wash the mussels again. Discard any that are open and do not close when tapped sharply.

2 Place a frying pan over a high heat, add a touch of olive oil and cook your bacon lardons until they are crisp and starting to brown but still juicy, remove from the pan onto some kitchen roll and set to one side.

3 Place a sauce pan over medium heat, add the mussels, chopped shallots, and garlic but no oil. Toss the pan for a few seconds then add your cider, cover and bring to the boil.

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4 Add the crème fraîche and bacon lardons then re-cover and simmer for a further 2 minutes, or until all the mussels are open and the sauce has begun to thicken.

5 When the mussels are open, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the freshly chopped parsley and tarragon, stirring them into the sauce.

6 Spoon into four warmed bowls and serve with lots of crusty baguette. Bon appétit!

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O HUNGRY GOLFERS, clubhouses on courses around the world are known affectionately as ‘the 19th Hole’. Zest at Sprowston Manor Golf Club, four miles north of Norwich, sits more than comfortably in this category but, newly refurbished, it now offers an extensive menu that is intended to appeal not only to players but to everyone.

The welcoming bar is stylish and features Starbucks coffee to attract people from their early morning commute and throughout the day.

Manager Harry showed fabulous service skills, offering us an aperitif and suggesting we sat where we liked. Sylvaine had an extra dry prosecco Fantinel and I a pinot grigio rosé. We opted for a table with a glorious view across the putting green to the hotel’s magnificent gardens.

The menu really does cater for all, from an all-day breakfast to

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glorious sea bass, local homemade Woodforde’s steak and ale pudding, pasta or good old fish and chips. Immediate dilemma: too much choice.

To begin, as it’s not a traditional ‘three-course’ kind of menu, I had hummus with pitta, carrots and celery – always a winner – while Syl opted for crispy squid with chilli jam. Both very good.

Portions are generous. I probably should have starved for a fortnight before going, but, like a fool, after leaping at BBQ baby back ribs with salad leaves slaw and fries, I added a side of onion rings – not needed (unless you’re a hungry golfer apparently!).

Syl showed more sense, ordering sophisticated grilled sea bass with sweet chilli stirfried vegetables and noodles.

We accompanied our main courses with a delicious Chilean sauvignon blanc.

We paused before pudding to savour the wonderful autumnal view. It was dusk now and Zest began to buzz with those hungry golfers, families and all sorts of other folk. A big plus is that during the Summer they serve food until 10pm.

Pudding was ice cream for me and sticky toffee pudding and clotted cream for Syl. A good STP always comes with a ‘wow’ factor this didn’t disappoint. We were now well and truly full up, too full for another thing, even coffee.

For real value this is most definitely a place to take the family: great atmosphere, super staff, and a menu with wonderful variety. REVIEW: THERESA EAGLE

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From Platform 12 and Strattons Hotel, two fabulous Cocktails for Christmas

Amaretto Sours You will need: Ground cinnamon Amaretto Cranberry juice Limes Ice Cocktail shaker Old fashioned glass

1 Rim the glass with cinnamon using a lime wedge to wet the edge.

2 Add ice to cocktail shaker and add 50ml of Amaretto and 50ml of cranberry juice.

3 Squeeze 4 lime wedges into the shaker and shake vigorously.

1 Pour contents into glass, garnish with two lime wedges and a baby straw.

Amaretto Sours from Platform 12

Spiced Pumpkin Bellini You will need: Prosecco 150g Pumpkin 3 tsp honey 150g caster sugar 100ml water ¾ tsp ground cinnamon Wedge of lemon

1 Make the pumpkin purée: Chop pumpkin into chunks and add to boiling water, boil for

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15 minutes or until soft. In a food processor (or with a hand blender) blend into purée and mix in the honey. Set aside to cool. Can be kept in the fridge for two days or frozen into ice cube trays for 2 months.

2 Make the Cinnamon Syrup:

Bring the water, 100g of the caster sugar and ½ tsp of cinnamon to the boil then turn down heat and simmer for a further 4 minutes. Once cooled, transfer to a sterilised jar, can be kept refrigerated for up to 3 months.

3 Make the Cinnamon sugar: Mix 50g of sugar with ¼ tsp of cinnamon.

4 Building your cocktail: Rub lemon around the rim of your glass. Place cinnamon sugar onto plate and carefully coat the rim of your glass by placing glass upside down into sugar and turning. Place 25ml of pumpkin puree and 12.5ml of cinnamon syrup into the bottom of your glass and top with prosecco (roughly 100ml in a flute – but adjust measurements of all ingredients depending on glass size and taste). Tah Dah!

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01603 613318 Situated in the beautiful courtyard of Hellesdon Barns the Shackleton Cafe has a welcoming atmosphere offering delicious coffee, homemade cakes, cream teas light lunches and gluten free options.

Come and enjoy the warmth of our wood burning stove inside an impressive old flint building.

Adventure out now to this oasis in the heart of Hellesdon.

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From Nigel Ramsbottom, Head Chef, Delia’s Restaurant and Bar and then gently flip over to finish in the diced butter until sauce Pan-fried grey cooking. Squeeze the lemon over is nice and creamy. Remove the mullet with wilted the fish. Divide the Swiss chard rosemary, put to one side, and Swiss chard and onto two warm plates, sit the grey season with salt and pepper. shallot butter sauce 2 Remove the Swiss chard from mullet on top and drizzle over the SERVES 2

2 shallots peeled, finely chopped 75 ml white wine vinegar 75ml white wine 75 ml whipping cream 2 sprigs rosemary 150g diced butter 400g Swiss chard plus 100g butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 grey mullet fillets 180g each Juice of half lemon Salt and pepper

the stalks, roughly chop the leaves, peel the stalks, cut into chunks wash well, and then leave to drain. Melt the butter in a large pan add the Swiss chard and stalks – cook the leaves until soft.

3 Add the olive oil to a non-stick frying pan on a low heat. Place fish skin side down, cook slowly until the fish is almost cooked

butter sauce. Serve immediately with buttered potatoes.

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Norwich Christmas Tree Festival Come and see a glittering array of decorated Christmas trees in the pews of St Peter Mancroft.

Viewing Times: Thursday 10am – 8pm; Friday, Saturday and Monday 10pm – 6pm; Sunday – to be advised.

Glide and twirl into Christmas on The Norwich Ice Rink, set against the stunning backdrop of the medieval Castle.

St Peter Mancroft

FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER,

4 & 5 DECEMBER

Norwich Global Village Christmas Market Crafts and gifts from around the globe, warming world cuisine, and mulled wine!

The Forum 24-28 NOVEMBER

The Nutcracker Performed to Tchaikovsky's enduring score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, David Nixon's The Nutcracker has everything you'd expect from this traditional favourite.

Norwich Theatre Royal 28 & 29 NOVEMBER

The Assembly House Christmas Fair Over 75 stalls, with everything from jewellery, woodcraft, glassware and textiles, to Christmas decorations and edible treats. Free entry.

6 & 7 DECEMBER

Dragon Hall’s Medieval Christmas Market Take a step back in time in this unique medieval hall, where traders dressed in period costume sell handcrafted textiles, jewellery, toys and ceramics, exquisite Christmas decorations, candles and cards, locally produced Christmas wreathes and cakes, wines and ales.

Dragon Hall, King Street. Adults £2.50, children under 16 £1.00, under 5s free.

Assembly House

SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER

29 NOV - 24 DEC

Norfolk's own Elvis tops the bill at this ever-popular annual Christmas concert.

A fantastic mix of Elvis' seasonal hits, plus other classics... and a carol or two! Includes a charity raffle and fabulous prizes.

Jarrolds’ Father Christmas Grotto Have you been good this year?! Father Christmas will be in his grotto on the Third Floor, waiting to hear those special Christmas wishes. Grotto opening times vary. Tickets £4 per person, book on the Jarrolds website.

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6.30pm — 10pm, The Forum. Tickets £15, available from Jarrolds in store.

Christmas Ice rink

Castle Mall Gardens.

Book tickets at icerinknorwich.co.uk

Christmas with Norwich Cathedral Choir Join Norwich Cathedral Choir for a festive celebration with carols for choir and audience. A feast of Christmas music both sacred and secular!

7.30pm — 10pm Tickets: £18, £16, £12 and £5 — book at cathedral.org.uk, or at the Cathedral Gift Shop, Prelude Records or Norwich Theatre Royal.

SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER

Clutter City Yuletide Market With 30 stalls, food, baked goods, local ales and hot drinks, this is a celebration of local crafters, makers, bakers and artists. Free entry.

11am-4pm, Norwich Arts Centre 12 & 13 DECEMBER

Meet Father Christmas at Hellesdon Barns Bring your children to see Father Christmas and his little elves at Hellesdon

Barns on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December 2015 from £5 per child which includes a gift. Parents can take photos for free. Parking is free and there is a Cafe on site.

10am to 4pm.

All proceeds to Charity.

Slots to see Father Christmas can be pre booked. Please email: rebeccawass@ emmausnorwich.org

South Walsham WED 9 DECEMBER

Christmas Ghost Evening Join them for an evening of Christmas ghosts past. £10 per person. Includes a light evening meal and a glass of wine.

6:30pm - 9:30pm.

Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden SATURDAY 26 DECEMBER

Boxing Day Walk

Walk off your Christmas dinner with a tour of the woodland garden by the Head Gardener. Learn about the history of Fairhaven, the collection of plants introduced by the 2nd Lord Fairhaven and the organic working methods still used today.

Finish your walk with a complimentary mince pie and hot mulled wine in the cosy eco-tearoom.

Garden entry: £6.20 adult; £5.70 conc.; £3.65 child; under 5s free; dogs 25p.

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are all set to thrill when Cirque de Glace arrives at Norwich Theatre Royal from January 19-23 with a dazzling and breathtaking ice dance show.

The show combines ice and fire with music, incredible costumes, jawdropping acrobatics and awesome skating talent, all infused with the world of Cirque, made famous

by Cirque du Soleil.

Tickets £8-£32.50.

Norwich Theatre Royal highlights 15 DEC-17 JAN

Snow White

Join the cast of Snow White in one of the UK's best-loved pantomimes at Norwich Theatre Royal this Christmas. You can expect all the usual traditional ingredients for a fabulous family pantomime – the Dame, songsheets, comedy routines, spectacular sets and special effects, beautiful costumes, unexpected surprises and, of course, lots of opportunities for you to hiss and boo!

Tickets £8-£36.50 19-23JANUARY

Cirque de Glace Taking audiences back to the dawn of time and the creation of the world, the Russian Ice Stars

25-29 JANUARY

Sunset Boulevard Based on Billy Wilder’s Academy Award-winning 1950 film of the same title, Sunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition.

The plot revolves around Norma Desmond, a faded star of the silent screen era, living in the past in her decaying mansion on the fabled

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Los Angeles street. When young screenwriter Joe Gillis accidentally crosses her path, she sees in him an opportunity to make her comeback to the big screen. “You used to be in pictures – you used to be big?” Joe Gillis asks, to which Norma responds, “I am big… it’s the pictures that got small!”. Their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion.

For more information go to theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Maddermarket Theatre 18 DEC-02 JAN The Norwich Players present

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe The Maddermarket has a wonderful reputation for offering high quality original family entertainment and this Christmas, we are proud to be presenting The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy embark on a magical mystery tour to the Land of Narnia through the wardrobe.

There they encounter the wicked White Witch and the King of the Beasts, Aslan the lion. A fabulous evening of entertainment for people of all ages.

Book to see Santa also at the theatre in his Grotto!

A family ticket is available for this event, Parent and child: £19 www.maddermarket.co.uk

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ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS Norwich Theatre Royal SUNDAY 31 JANUARY

Brendan Cole: A Night to Remember

Always a sell out in Norwich, Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan Cole is once again set to dazzle audiences across the UK with his sensational show a night to remember.

Brendan, one of Strictly Come Dancing’s most charismatic choreographers and performers, will host throughout as he leads his cast on a journey of music and dance in a spectacular night of theatrical entertainment.

Loaded with ballroom magic and Latin excitement, Brendan’s live music and dance extravaganza will be 2016’s must see show!

3pm & 7.30pm Tickets £8 - £36.50

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Rob Beckett: Mouth of The South Star of BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, BBC2's Mock the Week and Channel 4's 8 out of 10 Cats – you won't want to miss this new show from the relentlessly smiley, perpetually grinning Londoner whose unshowy, unpretentious but thoroughly funny schtick has won him a massive audience, newcomer awards aplenty and critical acclaim.

Tickets £14 Conc. £12 18-20 JANUARY

Dave Gorman The innovative comedy mind behind Modern Life Is Goodish (Dave TV), Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure is back with a brand new live show that promises more of his unique blend of stand-up comedy and visual story-telling as Dave Gorman Gets Straight To The Point*... (*The

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Maddermarket Theatre 31 DECEMBER

New Years Eve Celebration Dress to impress - Fizz and Buffet included.

After the success of last year’s celebrations at the Maddermarket Theatre, ring in the New Year with Sound Ideas NYE - A Night at the Musicals. A troupe of Norfolk’s most talented performers present to you an evening of outstanding vocals from some of your favourite musicals. With a selection of entertaining gems, this show promises to have you laughing out loud and tapping your feet as we take you back through the musical

theatre catalogue with songs from shows such as Lion King, Catch me if you Can, Kinky Boots, The Rocky Horror Show, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Les misérables and many more! With a smattering of dance, a touch of glitter and just a sprinkle of magic, come and enjoy this one-night-only treat you won’t forget.

Start your evening with a glass of bubbly and enjoy a light buffet in the interval. The evening starts at 8.30pm and finishes at 2am.

Tickets £18

Norwich Arts Centre 11 DECEMBER

The Blockheads Backing up Ian Dury’s poetic lyrics, this is the band that brought you ‘Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick’, ‘What A Waste’, ‘Reasons to be Cheerful (Part 3)’, and ‘Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll’, among many others.

Tickets £20 www.norwichartscentre.co.uk

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Ben Langley aka Muddles, Theatre Royal Norwich

My City Life Ben Langley is returning to the cast of the Norwich Theatre Royal pantomime Snow White playing Muddles in the festive family spectacular which runs from December 15 to January 17. Based in South Norfolk, he can’t wait to be part of the show and spend the festive season in Norwich.

What is it like being part of the Norwich Theatre Royal pantomime?

It’s an exciting and wonderful experience. The Theatre Royal produces this show by themselves which we call an ‘in-house production’ and because of that everybody is terribly proud of it.

All the staff are friendly and approachable and truly enjoy the absolute mayhem our family audiences bring twice daily to the theatre; this reverberates throughout giving it a happy and fun show.

Without giving too much away, tell us a little bit about Muddles and how he fits into the story.

Muddles is Snow White’s quirky and cute friend who is easily confused by the simplest of things. His Mum, Nurse Dorothy Dumpling (played by Richard Gauntlett) is his guide and chief carer: what could possibly go right?

What are the highlights of a Norwich Christmas for you?

Norwich is one of the most beautiful cities in the UK for Christmas, so taking in the ambience while out shopping is a great thing to do. As a freelance ‘performing sillyman’, one almost never gets the chance to do pantomime at home so the biggest highlight is the opportunity to be with my family consistently throughout the run.

We know you are based in South Norfolk. What do you like about this part of the world?

Norfolk is full of quaint villages and towns, the people are kind and the access into the city from all around is a real asset.

I spent this summer performing in The Cromer Seaside Special Variety Show which enabled my wife and I with our two small children to enjoy the coast: the beaches of Cromer, Sea-Palling and Winterton, to take in the charms of Wells-next-the-Sea or the delights of the North Norfolk Railway from Sheringham.

My wife is a Norfolk beauty and we both love raising a family in this great county.

And finally the two questions we ask everybody. The first is what is your hidden gem in the city?

Pottergate. It’s a pleasant reminder of how the city used to be. Wondering round the lanes and nipping in and out of those tiny shops loses you track of time and at Christmas it feels all so very Dickensian.

Secondly, where is your favourite place to eat out?

I have a very high metabolism so I eat anywhere that can give me a good substantial food fix: Wagamamas on Chapelfield Plain, Pizza Express at The Forum or a cheeky Christmas lunch (with all the trimmings) at Kemp’s Restaurant at the Theatre Royal (I ate there last year... a lot!)

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