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RILEY & RILEY FINE JEWELLERY

18ct Rose Gold &Diamond Basket Ring £1895

Kit Heath Coast Tumble Tri Bracelet £85

Rose Gold Morganite & Diamond Pendant £550

Silver Glitter Cuff £190

Hand-made Silver Bangle & Hand Carved Heart Charm by Mark Riley £195

Handmade Anouska Gold Rings £225 each

White Gold Amethyst & Diamond Pendant £495

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48 A LUXURY PAMPER

42 WOODBRIDGE PARKSIDE SHOPPING

at Bathsheba Spa and The Crown at Woodbridge

45 GO DUBAI!

87 A FREE RANGE

Travel tips from expert Hayley Frogley

from Turnbull Turkeys

46 PROBLEM SOLVED

BRONZE TURKEY

87 A COOKERY WORKSHOP

with Emma Crowhurst

OFFERS

92 FREE GLASS OF WINE AT AURORA

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GIFT GUIDE

How to regain control after a divorce

50 STARTING NURSERY When is the right time for your child?

54 LEARN TO SWIM

Making the most of the winter months at First Strokes

13 FOR HER 20 FOR HIM 36 HANDBAGS 38 JEWELLERY 58 BEAUTY GIFTS 73 FOR HOMES

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80 CHRISTMAS

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73 HOME GIFTS 77 WISHLIST 2018

What do traders want for their own homes?

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57 LOVELY STUFF 60 HOLLYWOOD

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70 HYPNOTHERAPY Can it really solve the problem?

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94 Your guide to local

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97 STOCKISTS 98 THE LAST WORD

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Welcome to the Christmas Vanilla Magazine Trends... What’s new... Must have buys! We’ve got it all in this bumper issue. Check out the Vanilla Love your Locals Gift Guide running through the magazine – this year, we’ve made your Christmas shopping so easy.

We’ve also got plenty of offers and amazing competitions. You could win a Bronze turkey... cooking workshop... or a spa break for two (page 48), courtesy of Bathsheba and The Crown Hotel. ENTER, it could be you!

And don’t miss out on a free glass of wine at Aurora! (page 92).

Remember, Peace on Earth, Goodwill to all Men and to Love your Locals....

Merry Christmas!

the Vanilla team x

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YOUR MUST-HAVE GUIDE TO EAST COAST LIVING

EAST COAST EDITION

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COES MEANS CHRISTMAS!

We know Christmas is definitely coming when the Coes Christmas window gets unveiled. Last year Find our Christmas openingwon hours on our website | 20–28 Norwich Ipswich | Free customer parking the display team an award forRoad,their windows coes.co.uk and they’re hoping this year to do just as well. The window is covered at the moment as the team work on getting it all put together – it will be launched on 20th November. Coes are rounding off the year with a Christmas campaign – collaborating with creative agency WHAT Associates – which is a celebration of joy; anything and everything that brings joy and makes people happy. The tag line is ‘Sprinkle Joy. A little here. A little there. A little everywhere.’ Well their window displays certainly bring joy to plenty!

the right Christmas tree is a fun event and all part of the big Christmas build-up. Buying a locally grown tree is not only good for the local economy but also will be fresher than an imported tree, one that will hold its needles until the new year. Top tip: Do not stand your tree in front of a radiator!

● Suffolk-grown Christmas trees are arriving at Bourne Garden Centre at the end of November.

Pre-ordering and local deliveries are available.

LATE NIGHTS IN WOODBRIDGE 30 NOVEMBER They officially start the yuletide season on 30th of November on the Market Hill in Woodbridge, by turning on the Christmas lights at 6.30pm. Everyone is welcome, with live music, food and general festive celebrations on the square. Throughout the day the local shops will be adding Christmas touches to the shopping experience, and starting the festive count down.

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With the town’s Christmas lights going on as we went to press, the next exciting event for your diaries will be the Christmas Market from 10am Friday 8th until 4pm Sunday 10th December, which takes place in the Princes Street, Giles Square, Buttermarket and Queen Street areas in the town centre. Scores of stalls selling yuletide food, drink, decorations and presents will line the streets, as well as a bar, hot food stands and even a funfair for the young and young at heart. www.allaboutipswich.com

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7 DECEMBER PARKSIDE LATE NIGHT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING All the Parkside shops in the Thoroughfare will be offering 10% discounts on the evening of 7th December. Plus there will be hot food and mulled wine. Go along for an evening of Christmas shopping and magical festive fun! 5-8pm Read more on page 42

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NEWS

WELL DONE TO...

LOCAL COUPLE LAURA DODDS & MATT CARTER

...who are undertaking a charity walk over Christmas to raise money for Shelter and Age UK because this is the time of year when people can feel most alone, vulnerable and with nowhere to turn.

Starting in Kemble at the source of the Thames along the 184 miles of pathway, they will be walking each day for 10 hours and covering on average 30 miles a day, to eventually arrive at the Thames Barrier 6 days later on Christmas Day evening.

Carrying all their own gear and for the first two days walking over 37 miles a day.

This is totally unsupported, just the two of them and having to plan, advertise and sort the logistics themselves (as well as training everyday) is quite a big task (along with both working full time).

DONATIONS WELCOME You can donate online at www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/mattlaura-ageuk or www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/mattlaura-shelter

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THE ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER 7-31 DECEMBER something for everyone! Even little This Christmas get ready to slip elves can make a big difference. on your favourite shoes, tighten The Avenue Theatre, Ipswich your laces and hop on over to Tickets: redrosechain.com or call see The Elves!

01473 603388 It’s the 1st of December. The countdown to Christmas is on in Elvedon, everyone’s scrambling to find the perfect gift, and all the shops are heaving… well almost all of them. Lovelace’s Boots & Shoes hasn’t seen much action lately… but Elvira is hopeful. There’s still a few weeks left, right? Everyone needs shoes and they’re the only shoe shop in town.

You’ve heard the story of The Elves & The Shoemaker, now prepare to be wowed as they sprinkle lots of Red Rose Chain magic all over this timeless Brothers Grimm tale. Expect a feel-good love If you enjoyed The Magic Fishbone you story full of shoes, shenanigans and will LOVE The Elves & The Shoemaker!

FESTIVE WOODBRIDGE WINDOWS

Our local businesses work so very hard behind the scenes at Christmas, just take a look at the effort involved in these Christmas window displays...

Jill Barrett at Barretts of Woodbridge: “For our windows, we wanted to create something really eye-catching and different – so when we saw some beautifully decorated mannequins at one of the shows we knew they would be perfect! Debbie in our linens dept was really excited to be given the task of planning how to decorate them and judging by the comments from our customers, they are a roaring success!

Joannah Reynolds at the Happiness Store: “We love the magic of Christmas at the store. We enjoy the planning, talking through different themes and ideas and then bringing them to life in the store. This year we decided to launch our ‘Little Christmas’ in the evening, we even got the red carpet out! The atmosphere was just great, lots of smiling happy faces, perfect...”

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Cake & Catwalk Brace yourselves ladies...

The cold weather is coming! What a great time to embrace the accessories. It’s a great opportunity to bring out the hat, be bold with style and give your coat or jacket a new lease of life. Get out your coat and shop for a new look. Flash a new shape or colour at it.

We had the big blanket scarf last year which gives the oversize chunky look. This year I have been searching for other solutions. In Cake & Catwalk we have Marzipan scarves which have about eight different wearing options. And Lindy Lou knitted scarves with designer hand crafted buttons that bring out a new quality. For a demonstration pop in or have a look on my facebook or website for a tutorial. New hats arriving soon. Get creative girls!!

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Soap on a rope £9.75 Happiness Store

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Barbour holdall £249 Coes Crockett & Jones Islay boots £470 The Tannery Superdry boots £70 Coes Hilfiger Shirt £70 Coes

See p97 for stockist’s details Globe light £90 Coes

Crockett & Jones shoes £410 The Tannery

Silver button cufflinks £110 Riley & Riley

Bat and ball cufflinks in cricket ball holder £20 Merchant House

Shave soap £22.99 Blackthorpe Barn Washbag £27.95

Toms Berkeley slippers £44.99 Homespun

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Stylistically Speaking...

BY FASHION-LOVER K AREN WOLFF E VANS

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ET’S HAVE a bit of fun this Christmas and put aside the continual doom and gloom being fed to us morning and evening for just a little while at least and imagine that traffic diversions, inappropriate behaviour, misguided politics, terrorists and all the other nasties have been cancelled for a while. Let’s think about some of the truly wonderful things that people do every day, from the smallest gestures to the grandest giving.

I’m giving myself a lecture here, guilty as charged.

Sorry to those of you who’ve heard me grinch, bitch and grumble, but I’m looking forward to the festive season and I’m thanking my lucky stars to be spending it at home with my gorgeous family and friends, with my only concerns being what to buy for everyone and whether it’s turkey or a beef rib for Christmas lunch!

The Market Hill organisers have arranged treasure hunts for the children and I understand there’ll be the odd glass of mulled wine handed out.

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OW, WHAT should you wear on a night like this?

Clearly this is your big opportunity to look gorgeous and proper snugly!

I suggest a pair of Ilse Jacobson wellies, brilliantly designed to look like a chunky boot with all the advantages of a wellie, and either an Oska or Ilse Jacobson rain coat. Both of these coats are real gems, keeping you dry, warm and very stylish!!

All you need to finish the winter festival look is a fabulous blanket scarf, lovely leather gloves and voila!

I’m looking forward to seeing lots of my friends and customers, old and new, over the coming weeks, and I promise we’ll only talk about the good stuff and we will do our best to sprinkle some magic Christmas fairy dust around so everyone gets what they wish for! ■

Oh no it isn’t! Oh yes it is!

LIGHTS ON 30TH NOVEMBER!

We officially start the celebrations on 30th of November on the Market Hill in Woodbridge, by turning on the Christmas lights at 6.30pm.

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music, food and general festive celebrations on the square.

Throughout the day the local shops will be adding Christmas touches to the shopping experience, and starting the festive count down.

At Fanny and Frank we’ll be showing you our favourite Christmas looks and giving you great ideas for gifts, we’ll show you how to layer our yummy Miller Harris fragrances for a truly individual scent and how to put a sparkle in your wardrobe.

Karen from Fanny and Frank, Woodbridge, Saffron Walden and Colchester.

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The softest cashmere, stylish knits and luxurious fur trims are sure to keep you snug through the season. You can spread the warmth by buying local too!

Filly cashmere roll neck £215 Homespun Cashmere

PartTwo striped jumper £89.95 Laura Jane Boutique

Striped Henley cashmere jumper £225 Homespun Cashmere

Otto d’Ame jacket £365 Fanny & Frank

£28 Dress Circle

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£79 Tatty Broyds

£99.95 Phoebe & Flo

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Sandwich oversized jumper £99 Tatty Broyds

Chloe Stora top £149 Fanny & Frank

Project AJ117 dress £179 Fanny & Frank

Olsen long cardi/jacket £129 Adams Apple

Otto d’Ame faux fur £269 Fanny & Frank Knit £48.99 Ninni Noo Boutique

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Lebek faux fur £179 Adams Apple Indi & Cold knit dress £82 Phoebe & Flo

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Orange wool coat £132 Zeebra Chic

Max cashmere round neck £250 Homespun Cashmere

Pink knit with pearls £32 Dress Circle

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Samsoe & Samsoe knit £139.95 Coes

Gilet £34 Dress Circle

Heart knit £36 Hintlesham Barns

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V earrings £70 Riley & Riley

£45 M&S Collection

Boots £239 Fanny & Frank

£89.95 Phoebe & Flo

£250 Fanny & Frank

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£95 Moose

Metallic skirt £67 Ninni Noo Boutique

Bag £59 Tatty Broyds

£150 Holly Blue Boutique

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WINTER ’17

Otto d’Amme sequin skirt in silver and gold £129 Fanny & Frank

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’S T I , S E Y SSING DRETIME! UP

Ted Baker cape dress £189 Coes

Taifun jumpsuit £130

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Miss Baron dress £99 Tatty Broyds

Holly Blue Boutique Soeur dress £325

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FASHION

CHRISTMAS WARDROBE PREP

BY PAMELA DAVIS

It’s that time of the season when the nights are drawing in, Strictly Come Dancing and X Factor are on TV – amongst other things, Christmas is well and truly on our tails!

Our diaries will be filling up with festive invitations, from office parties, Black Tie balls, evening cocktails, dinner dates, friends’ nights out, family gettogether’s… the list is endless!!

Shop rails are brimming with of the latest collections with everything we will be wearing for the months to come.

Samsoe & Samsoe dress £159.95 Coes

Otto d’Amme

£139 Fanny &

Frank

This is my favourite time of the year for fashion trends, indulging in warm autumn colours, tailored coats, stylish brogues and boots along with scarves and cosy knitwear.

As if figuring out what to wear on the average day wasn’t hard enough, we have to start rummaging through our wardrobes to get ready for the party season ahead!

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• Red Dress • Little Black Dress • Maxi Dresses • Sequins and Embellishments • Tassels • Metallics/Glitters • Fancy Frills/Velvet • Autumn Colours • Chokers/Statement Jewellery • Killer Heels

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FASHION

Silvean Heach bag Marble sweater £73

Silvean Heach knit £75

Lily & Me tunic £50

Emreca fluffy knit £46

Bianca print blouse £79

ADAM’S APPLE

THE EDIT

Taifun skirt £85

Taifun padded jacket £150

HOLLY BLUE BOUTIQUE

WOODBRIDGE’S PARKSIDE BOUTIQUES

Yaya bell sleeved sweater £79.95 Yaya shirt dress £69.95

Yaya rib knit with tie back detail £89.95

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Grey frill fine knit £52.50

Flower print dress £55

Velvet dress £57.50 Yaya floral print top £49.95 (also in dress)

Chunky dark navy knit £67

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Suede bucket bag £37 The Sunshine Store

Pittards backpack £119 The Tannery Bric's shoulder bag £115 The Tannery

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Peach £54 Maud’s Attic

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Peach £48 Maud’s Attic

Ted Baker travel bag £185 Coes

Pittards mini 1964 tote £195 The Tannery

Jerome Dreyfuss £515 Homespun

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£85 Tatty Broyds

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SHOPPING

Locals r u o y Love

Silver and gold poppy necklace £95 Will Bishop

GIFTE GUID

Georg Jensen Savannah rock crystal pendant

Georg Jensen Astrid pendant £585

Berridges

£250

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9ct white gold diamond snowflake pendant £175 18ct white gold Diamond hoops £3,960 Andrews

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(was £350*)

snowflake earrings £250 (were £500*)

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18ct white gold ruby and diamond pendant £3,270 Andrews

18ct white gold 0.50ct diamond ring £1,000 (was £2,000*)

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White gold yellow sapphire & diamond ring £1275 Riley & Riley

18ct yellow gold green sapphire and diamond ring £1860 Carats

Kit Heath shore earrings £115 Riley & Riley

White gold and blue topaz earrings £1200 Will Bishop

Georg Jensen Mobius earrings

White gold diamond eternity ring £1,250 (was £2,500*)

Goldsmiths Gold & amethyst trilliant Studs £115 Riley & Riley

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San Design oxidised silver and vermeil bracelet £135 Carats

V Jewellery pendant £90 Riley & Riley

Penguin cufflinks £78 Riley & Riley

Necklace £16 bracelet £12 Hintlesham Barns

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PARKSIDE WOODBRIDGE

Discovering those hidden gems

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n recent years Woodbridge has become a key destination for independent shops and businesses, making it a vibrant, charming area to shop, as well as eat and drink. If you’ve never visited before, the town offers a wide variety of shops, from quaint gift stores where you can find a suitable gift for anyone (no matter how difficult), to beautiful boutiques which offer a range of beautiful clothes, to suit all ages and budgets.

Together, a group of 21 independent shops have collaborated to form Parkside, with the goal of promoting

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the end of the Thoroughfare near Elmhurst Park. They are determined to get the word out that the Thoroughfare has a wide diversity of charming, distinct shops all the way along, which all offer individual, bespoke wares – something really different from the high street chains.

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ince the Parkside’s launch in July, an increase in shoppers has already been seen in this part of the town, as Laura Milldown from Laura Jane Boutique says, “working collaboratively, as part of Parkside, has had a really

positive effect on business. As a collective we have a bigger voice – as an independent it is hard to make yourself heard so by joining forces we can support each other and the town, which in turn generates more trade.”

There is plenty of convenient parking near by, and after walking through the Turban Centre, simply turn right and you’ll be amongst the Parkside businesses. There's a wide variety of shops to discover, such as Holly Blue, Adams Apple, Ninni Noo and Laura Jane boutiques to jewellers and book shops, as well as buzzing café’s such as The Georgian Coffee House and Christine’s Patisserie, making it effortless to browse for hours, and not to mention helping to find something extra special this Christmas. n PARKSIDE LATE NIGHT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DECEMBER 7TH 5-8PM All shops will be offering 10% off merchandise. Plus there will be hot food & mulled wine. Join us for an evening of magical festive fun!

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SHOPPING

THE ULTIMATE IN

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT BLACKTHORPE BARN

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VERY YEAR, for some twenty seven years, the heavy oak doors of Blackthorpe Barn, in Rougham just outside Bury St Edmunds, are drawn back during November and December to unveil a truly magical and unique Christmas experience for all to enjoy.

There’s a warm festive feel as you enter the Country Christmas Shop and see the glorious displays of decorations, gifts, treats and gorgeous aromas, combined with intricately designed and hand-made delights. The shop is open everyday from now until 22nd December and offers visitors a real treat in the form of inspiration for festive decoration colour themes for both inside

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and out and unique gifts.

For even more inspiration, each weekend from 11th November and for six weekends thereafter, visitors can experience the absolute best of our country’s talented and skilled crafts people as they showcase their individually hand-crafted items. This year an extra weekend of crafts has been added due to pure demand which sees the barn brimming with 100% British items all beautifully created by the exhibitors themselves.

From the end of November famous Rougham Estate Christmas trees attract those who insist on the perfect festive centrepiece. Carefully nurtured throughout the year in

plantations surrounding the barn, they are available freshly cut or pot grown in many varieties.

Blackthorpe Barn is just three miles east of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, off the A14 at junction 45 (Sat Nav IP30 9HZ) www.blackthorpebarn.com.

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TRAVEL

What better way to put a smile on your face then a wintersun break after the festive season!

BY HAYLEY FROGLEY YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Go Dubai...

Dubai is one of the few places to enjoy a BEACH OR CITY?

beach holiday within the city, perfect for those post festive blues.

There’s fun for everyone in Dubai – from family fun in one of the city’s many adventure water parks, swimming with the dolphins at The Atlantis The Palm, floating up the Burj Kaflia to see the magnificent views across the dessert, luxury dining by the sea at waterfront restaurants or just to shop, shop and shop in the beautiful malls. The whole experience is breathtaking and that’s not just the heat.

WHEN TO GO? It is always sunny in Dubai. The best time to go is during the winter months (November-March) as the temperature hovers around 25°C making it a comfortable temperature for families and for those who wish to sightsee, compared to the high 40°C in the summer. During the winter it can be expensive, so if budget is an issue, travel between June and September as there are some amazing deals in 5* luxury at really affordable prices. Great value but expect higher temperatures.

FLYING TIME: 7 hours direct, Emirates Airline.

WHERE TO STAY: Here are my recommendations...

Atlantis The Palm 5*: 4 nights includes flights, deluxe room, half board and transfers £1380.73 per person Grosvenor House 5*: 4 nights includes flights, deluxe room, half board and transfers £827.79 per person Ramada Jumeriah Hotel 4*: 4 nights includes flights, deluxe room, half board and transfers £561.59 per person *based on departures 22nd January 2018 – including Emirates flights

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TOP TIPS FOR DUBAI Plan an itinerary before you travel as the temperature can be high – ideally early morning or after 4pm is manageable, especially if you are travelling with children. I suggest having at least 3 things planned each day, anything else you can fit in is a bonus.

Pre book attractions before you leave as this will save you a small fortune!

Use the Metro to get around Dubai.

It’s easy to use and costs around £6 for a one day pass.

Dubai˛’s weekend is a Friday and Saturday and celebrate in style with an incredible brunch. You will find superb offers on Groupon/dubai. co.uk before you travel which will include all your food, drink in a great location.

Buy alcohol for your room in the duty free in Dubai airport. This will save you a lot of money especially if you like a tipple or 3! Taxi drivers at the airport will be happy to stop at a Metro if requested to pick up any soft drinks and mixers.

Let me help plan your next holiday

My service is free, I am always available whenever you need me and wherever you are. No call centres and no queueing! Contactable 7 days a week for any queries or bookings.

t: 01473 550759 e: hayley.frogley@notjusttravel.com

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“Barker Gotelee handled my divorce from start to finish, turning a distressing experience into a positive one”

Regaining control after divorce THE PROBLEM: Late last year, my husband of 32 years told me he no longer loved me and that he wanted a divorce.

His words left me floored. I tried everything to try to convince him to stay, but his mind was made up. I was devastated, not to mention worried about so many things: from how I’d support myself financially, to whether I’d have to go to court.

I desperately wanted to get some control over this horrible situation, but didn’t know where to start. NANCY, IPSWICH

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HOW IT WAS SOLVED:

My husband, Richard, and I had spent most of our lives together. We met when we were in our twenties and we now have two grown-up children.

When the youngest left for university, I was excited. Finally, we’d get a chance to spend quality time together. Yet the opposite happened: Richard increased the time he spent with his running club, was less affectionate when he was home, and put off my suggestions to do things I wanted, like going travelling together. I suppose the

signs were all there, but I was blind to them.

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HE NIGHT he told me he wanted to separate, however, remains the worst of my life. Nothing I said made an ounce of difference – he was adamant. He said he cared for me, but wanted to start over – alone. Totally heart broken, I turned to a friend who’d recently gone through the same thing. She reassured me that things would be all right and suggested that I seek my own legal advice – not leave

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REAL LIVES it all up to my ex-husband to manage. He’d been very quick to appoint a solicitor after breaking the news to me.

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IRED UP, I took my friend’s recommendation and went to see Amanda Erskine in the family team at Barker Gotelee. I had falsely thought most family solicitors would be inundated with clients at the start of January, so was surprised I was able to get an appointment with Amanda within a few days of my initial call.

On meeting Amanda I was immediately reassured that she was on my side. She explained that, in order for the divorce to be as straightforward as possible, it would be beneficial if Richard and I reached an agreement on the wording of the divorce petition, and who would pay the costs involved in dealing with all the paperwork.

At the time, I was in no fit state to do this myself so when Amanda explained that she could take away some of the stress and worry, it was a massive weight off my mind. Not only that, she reassured me that she’d do it all as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. I was worried about being hit with a huge bill at the end and, again, it was good to know I’d receive an itemised bill each month so I could keep track of where my money was being spent.

After that first meeting, Amanda put the wheels in motion and made contact with Richard’s solicitor. Whilst Richard wanted the divorce and I didn’t, I wasn’t about to sit back and let him determine the outcome

of my future. At the same time Richard was working with his solicitor to prepare the petition and his proposed financial terms, simultaneously, Amanda and I worked together to define my own proposal for how best to divide our money and property.

Amanda warned me that it is not unusual for the whole process to take between nine to twelve months – there’s no such thing as a quickie divorce!

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ATURALLY, it’s rare that couples agree on everything straightaway, and Richard did contest some of the proposals we put forward.

I would never have had the confidence to fight back, but

Amanda was amazing: she managed all dealings with his solicitor, was responsive to emails and phone calls and, ultimately, negotiated the best terms for me. For the first time, I found myself looking forward to my fresh start.

Clearly, I am still so incredibly sad that things came to this, but I can’t thank Amanda and the family team at Barker Gotelee enough for making such a horrible situation so much easier to deal with. Without their constant support I’m not sure I’d have been able to keep going, but they enabled me to see through the other side and feel somewhat positive about my newly independent future. n

We’re here to help We all need legal help from time to time.

Whether you need advice or assistance relating to divorce, the ending of Civil Partnerships, financial settlements or any other matter, our family law specialists, including Amanda Erskine and Nicola Furmston, are on hand to help.

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Please contact us to arrange your free initial consultation, quoting Vanilla Magazine. t: 01473 611211 e: family@barkergotelee.co.uk w: barkergotelee.co.uk 41 Barrack Square Martlesham Ipswich IP5 3RF Free parking

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Win a Half Day Spa Break for two AT BATHSHEBA SPA AND THE CROWN AT WOODBRIDGE

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E HAVE a magical Christmas competition for our lovely Vanilla readers – the ultimate luxury break and pamper. The Crown at Woodbridge has partnered with Bathsheba Spa to offer a Half Day Spa Break for two people so you can relax and unwind in understated luxury.

At Bathsheba Spa, a mere stone’s throw from The Crown, you’ll enjoy a fantastic REN body treatment, using the latest anti-fatigue Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium product range – perfect for exhausted shoppers as well as a Jessica manicure or pedicure

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WIN!

To make your day complete, enjoy breakfast, lunch or high tea in the two-rosette award-winning restaurant at The Crown at Woodbridge. The winner and their guest will have the choice of one of following: ■ ■ ■ ■

Breakfast and glass of Bucks Fizz Brunch and Bellini Cocktail A Two Course Lunch Champagne Cream Tea

For a runner-up prize we have on offer a gorgeous REN Moroccan Rose Range box (worth £52) which contains: ■ Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash ■ Moroccan Rose Otto Sugar Polish ■ Moroccan Rose Gold Glow Perfect Dry Oil

So, for your chance to win either prize, simply answer the question opposite and email your entry. Don't delay, someone’s got to win!

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HOW TO ENTER

Question: Which luxury skincare brand does

Bathsheba use?

Email your entry, stating name, address, daytime telephone number and answer before 31 January 2018 to: bathshebacompetition@gmail.com

Please put ‘Vanilla Competition’ in the subject line of your email. Good luck!

Terms & Conditions: Prize is for two people for a half day spa, dates subject to availability. Competition closes 31 January 2018. Entrants must be 18 years or older. No cash prize alternative will be offered. Email addresses will be shared

by Bathsheba and The Crown at Woodbridge, unless otherwise specified on your entry, but will not be shared with third parties.

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LEARNING

THE RIGHT TIME TO PLANT AN ACORN We ask Oakland Hall when is the right time for a child to start nursery?

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AKLAND HALL is an all-inclusive day nursery, dedicated to the care and development of children from as young as three months to 5 years.

In our beautiful Grade II listed building set in acres of gardens we offer a very special kind of care and attention that both nurtures and encourages every child, while also fully supporting and understanding the needs of both working and non-working parents.

Many parents who are not in a rush to send their child to nursery often ask us… when is the right time for my child to start nursery?

At Oakland Hall, we recognise that each child is different and unique and that the right time depends very much on the individual. But

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whatever age they start here, we give them the best preparation in life, so that when they leave us they have the confidence to build on the personal and academic foundation we have helped to establish.

We have three age-specific classrooms – Little Acorns, Super Saplings and Mighty Oaks – each designed to cater for the distinct and very different developmental stages in a child’s life. They are run by highly qualified and dedicated staff who give each child the attention they need to grow to their full potential.

Here, members of staff describe the environment they work in and how they meet the children’s specific needs.

LITTLE ACORNS

Charlotte and Aimee have 13 years of baby room experience between them. “This classroom is where the nurturing starts at Oakland Hall, for babies between 3 months and 1 year. The focus is on both mental and physical stimulation, and we work closely with parents to continue the structured feeding and sleep routine they have already established at home.

“The room is inviting, spacious, and a home-from-home environment. We have created a space where babies can explore their surroundings and senses and begin social interactions with others. It’s a very safe, secure room, which means they can begin to roll, crawl and walk confidently. Little acorn parents are very new to nursery care, but we ensure that the room is warm and inviting so they feel happy to leave their children for the first time. We feel very strongly that forming relationships with children and parents at this stage is particularly vital.”

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LEARNING

SUPER SAPLINGS

Hayley is Deputy Manager of the Nursery, and Emma has a degree in Early Years Learning care. “Here, children aged 2 to 3 years are introduced to a more structured routine, and they benefit from a full programme of stimulating, fun and educational activities, such as gardening and cookery, to support and encourage their ongoing development. Our aim is to enhance language and development, learn through play and to help children recognise colours, letters and numbers.

It’s here that we help each child to form friendships and to understand the importance of kindness, respect for others and good manners. Our support for both parent and child helps to tackle key life skills such as toilet training.

MIGHTY OAKS

Georgia is a former primary school teacher and Carmen has been with us since she left school. “We support children aged 3 to 5 years in the pre-school room, which is adapted to give them very specific support and preparation for big school. Our high staff to child ratio means that children benefit from one-to-one attention or small groups, where we can teach them basic numeracy, writing and phonetics, which is essential for learning to read.

“We promote greater independence, encouraging social interaction, and structured learning through play is also a key part of the day here. Children leave our care with the confidence and solid grounding that ensures seamless transition to a school

environment. We send them off with a graduation ceremony, a very proud event for everyone.”

At Oakland Hall, the journey from Little Acorns to Mighty Oaks is based on nurturing, understanding and preparation for life in an environment where learning is fun. It’s the very best start they can have. n

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INTERESTED? Why not

find out just how special this nursery is and come for a personalised visit.

Oakland Hall Day Nursery, Hadleigh Road, Sproughton, Ipswich, IP8 3AS t: 0845 838 8955 www.oaklandhall.co.uk

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WEDDING OPEN DAY at Suffolk’s unique Bruisyard Hall JA NU AR Y SU ND AY 28 TH

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ruisyard Hall, the country house wedding venue set in the rolling countryside just outside Framlingham, is opening its doors for a Wedding Open day on Sunday 28th January from 10am to 2pm. Due to weekend wedding bookings, this Open Day is the only available weekend to view the Hall for at least four months.

The Wedding Open Day at Bruisyard Hall is free to attend though guests do need to preregister online. It gives couples the chance to tour the 14th Century country house that provides luxury accommodation and can be an intimate wedding venue for up to 24 people. A few paces away, the lovingly refurbished medieval barn can host up to 140 guests for a ceremony and wedding breakfast.

The open day means guests can see the venue, meet the team and meet a range of trusted suppliers. There will also be

canapés to sample and free prosecco for the first fifty guests through the door. Everyone will receive a goodie bag to take away.

The Weddings Team will be available to check availability, talk through catering options and answer any questions that may arise.

Alan Sabol, General Manager at Bruisyard Hall, explains: “We look forward to welcoming couples, their friends and family to Bruisyard Hall’s unspoilt corner of the Suffolk countryside. Our open day provides an opportunity for us to share the warmth and character that resonates from this magnificent estate as our guests mingle with suppliers and enjoy making plans for their special day.”

Robert Rous, Owner of Bruisyard Hall, added: “Despite its grandeur, Bruisyard Hall is a cosy and welcoming ‘home from home’ for wedding parties to enjoy. Our family business is

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focused on customer satisfaction, so we offer a helpful, reliable and friendly service along with the privacy to relax and enjoy the facilities.”

Bruisyard Hall is a magnificent 14th Century stately home turned exclusive use country house.

The stunning building and its barn are set in 700 acres of beautiful parkland and forest in the Suffolk countryside. Not far from Framlingham with easy access from the A12, Bruisyard Hall and Barn have been lovingly refurbished to a very high standard throughout. The Hall can accommodate up to 24 people in its 12 bedrooms – perfect for the Bridal party. And with over 45 rooms, including a games room and attic bar, there’s no chance of getting under each other’s feet.

For more information please visit www.bruisyardhall.com or call 01728 639 000.

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HE WEATHER outside may be frightful, but at First Strokes Swim School, near Ipswich, summer never ends, and you can banish the winter blues and splash about to your heart’s content in our warm environment and wonderful purpose-built pool.

So this is the perfect time for parents to start swimming lessons for their children in preparation for next year’s family summer hols.

Did you know that, on average, it takes between one to two years for a young child to learn to swim, depending on their age? And the earlier a child takes to the water the quicker they will learn? Ali Abbott, Operations Administrator at First Strokes explains how

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taking to the water is a vital start in life: “It’s very important to establish water confidence as soon as possible, so the earlier children start to learn to swim the better.

Babies who are introduced to water learn to swim much faster, as they are already familiar with the sensation and have overcome their fear of water.

“Learning does take time, though. Parents often come to us in May or June and ask us to help their child to learn to swim in time for a July holiday! But it really takes at least a year for a child of five or six to be confident enough to swim, so starting early is the key. You can join swimming

lessons at anytime with our continuous rolling swim school.”

All certificates and badges are included in the price and children can move up when they are ready.

First Strokes have the largest selection of classes in Ipswich, which is convenient for parents trying to fit in lessons for children of different ages, and they have free parking too!

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O WHILE you are planning your Christmas, think ahead to next summer and sign your kids up for some lessons now. “First Strokes doesn’t close over the festive season – only Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Year’s Day – so we have

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Changing facilities designed with parents in mind

The custom-built pool is the perfect place to learn to swim

Modern and cool, relaxed and fun

continuous lessons running all the way through to next summer,” says Ali. “Plus, learners receive certificates and stickers throughout their journey which makes it fun too.

“There is plenty going on through the winter, with classes for all ages, from baby and parent, to Duckling, which is babies without parents, and afterschool Starfish groups. Plus of course the usual fun family and inflatable sessions.

“We want to encourage as many young people as possible to learn here, so we have recently launched a Refer a Friend scheme. If you are a member and you know someone who would

like to learn to swim, you can refer them and they will receive a free trial lesson, plus you will receive a free gift.

“We have also started after-school Rookie Lifeguard sessions,” Ali says. “It’s open to 8 to 16-year-olds who can swim at least 25 metres, and teaches life saving, water safety, life support and First Aid skills. It’s a great way for young people to learn how to take care of themselves, their friends and family and helps them to promote water safety in their day-to-day activities. We are holding a taster session over the Christmas holiday, so this is the perfect time to get involved and learn a vital life skill.” n

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COME & JOIN IN THE FUN! Public Swimming: Adult £6 Child £4 Family Pass £15 Check out their website www.firststrokes.com for holiday times or pop in.

They have a great free play area and lots of inflatable fun over the Christmas break so come and visit for a perfect family day out.

T: 0845 838 8956 First Strokes, Hadleigh Road, Sproughton, Ipswich IP8 3AS

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Charlotte Tilbury Overnight Bronze & Glow Mask £38

Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup, SPF30 £32.50

Benefit Boi-ing Brightening Concealer £17.50

OLAPLEX is a three-part treatment, the first two of which have to be done in a salon. Olaplex Number 3, Hair Perfector is where you take things into your own hands. The third step is a take home treatment, to use once a week. Apply to damp hair, comb through, and leave on for a minimum of 10 minutes before washing as normal. If you want to maximise the effect, leave it on overnight (as Kim K recommends). Keep an eye out for local salons offering Olaplex.

Lovelystuff Lovely Gorgeous Zoya chemical-free nail polish for the party season £15 Déjà Vu Boutique

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BEAUTY

VanilHlaE Paris Cressy

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Steal the spotlight and inject a touch of Hollywood glamour into your beauty regime this party season, says Paris Cressy, makeup artist for Charlotte Tilbury

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HE LUMINOUS flawless skin, bold lip and winged out eye of the Hollywood set – past and present – is set to dominate autumn and winter. Think Betty Davis or Marilyn Monroe, Jennifer Lopez or Charlize Theron, and you have your muse for your makeup bag this season.

This red carpet makeup look is perfect for the upcoming party season, and is a timeless look that will turn heads all night long.

Here are the products you need to create this glamorous look. All are available online and from the Charlotte Tilbury counter at Jarrold in Norwich.

For your skin

Create a flawless complexion with the new Contour and Beauty Light Wand, £29 each.

For your eyes

Screen Siren matt lipsick

Keep eyes looking natural but defined with Eyes to Mesmerise in Jean crème shadow, £22, Feline Flick eyeliner, £22, and a coat of Full Fat Lashes mascara, £23.

For your lips

The Hollywood look is all about the bold lip. Line your lips first with Lip Cheat Kiss ‘n’ Tell lip liner, £16, and then follow with your lipstick.

There are ten new Hollywood liquid matte lipsticks to choose from, but I love the classic rich red of Screen Siren, £24.

My must-have product for autumn and winter is…

Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow face primer. It helps make your skin look hydrated and rested, and leaves your face looking luminous in any light. I think the Vanilla team will vouch for that too!

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Wonderglow face primer

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BEAUTY

BE RED CARPET READY! with a Radio frequency facial at The Scultura Clinic

There are many benefits of the Lipofirm Plus Radio Frequency facial treatments which has led to their increasing popularity and celebrity following, with the likes of Kylie Minogue, Amanda Holden and Nicole Scherzinger now favouring the treatment over injectables. Dr Tanna at The Scultura Clinic in Mendlesham, explains:

HOW DOES RADIO FREQUENCY WORK?

Radio frequency is all about stimulating your own collagen production. During a treatment

a machine is used to heat the skin to between 38-40 degrees with radio frequency, which feels like a hot stone face massage – you do feel heat in the skin but it’s comfortable.

Radio frequency simply relies on the body’s own natural healing abilities. Natural production of collagen and elastin stops as we get older. The heat of the radio frequency treatment stimulates cells in the connective tissues causing the body to reproduce collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid that has depleted over the years.

IS THERE ANY OTHER DISCOMFORT OR DOWNTIME INVOLVED?

None at all! Your treatment begins with a soothing facial to prepare your skin. Scultura Clinic use Elizabeth Arden Pro professional products which are available to purchase. The whole face is then treated with the radio frequency. There is no downtime so you could easily have a treatment at lunchtime and go out that evening looking amazing!

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND HOW LONG DO THEY LAST?

You get an immediate tightening of the collagen fibres. If you opt for a full course of 6 treatments, your results will be long lasting, with the added benefit that collagen will continue to build for a further 3 months post treatment.

CAN RADIO FREQUENCY HELP REDUCE LINES AND WRINKLES?

It’s great for softening fine lines – especially the nose to mouth lines – as well as lifting the cheeks and tightening the jawline, so it’s great for age prevention.

Radio frequency is quick, convenient and painless, immediately revealing tighter, younger looking skin, all without the cost and pain of cosmetic procedures promising similar results.

One-hour Radio Frequency Facial £57 The Scultura Clinic, Mendlesham Health Centre, Chapel Road, Mendlesham, IP14 5SQ. T:01379 678696 E: info@thesculturaclinic.co.uk Ample free parking available

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RE YOU ONE OF THOSE annoying people who wake up with perfect hair? Well I'm not, and recently it's got a lot worse. Whether it’s age or lifestyle-related, my formerly silky smooth mane is now a dry mess.

I sought professional help from Ipswich Trichology Hair and Scalp Clinic. As well as being experts on all hair and scalp problems, they also offer products by Philip Kingsley – the nation’s recognised authority on hair health. I booked in for the renowned PK Hair Spa Treatment, as my hair needed more than a run-of-the-mill condition.

Upon arrival, my hair was assessed by trichologist, Giovanni De Lellis, so he could recommend a treatment tailor-

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made for me.

I was prescribed an intensive scalp treatment to optimise hair growth and texture. This began with the application of a scalp mask and followed by Kingsley’s famous ‘elasticizer’ treatment – a thick and gloopy cream applied all over the hair to add shine, suppleness, bounce and strength.

Ten minutes under the hot steam machine helps the elasticizer to soak into your hair cuticles, before a ten-minute head massage finishes the treatment.

Afterwards, my hair was washed, conditioned and finished with a scalp tonic all chosen to suit

my hair type, and finished with a gentle blow dry.

I bought some of the Kingsley products and have repeated the treatment at home – a plastic cap and heat from a hairdryer replacing the ‘professional steam’! I was delighted with the results, which lasted for weeks.

My hair was glossy, shiny and back to its luscious former incarnation n PK Hair Spa Treatment is £50 at Ipswich Trichology Hair and Scalp Clinic, 63 St Matthews Street, Ipswich, IP1 3EW Visit www.ipswichtrichology.co.uk for more information.

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Katrina Love looks at your problems with a new perspective Some of us love it, some of us hate it, some just try to ignore it completely but here it comes again. Christmas.

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We have visions of the perfect Christmas – the fabulous meal, treasured and thoughtful gifts, the happy contented laughter of those we love and obviously big fluffy flakes of snow falling too.

As humans we have a tendency that whenever we get something, we want more. You get a B grade at school you want an A. You earn so much, then you want more. Your gorgeous new partner brings you fresh coffee in bed – after a couple of weeks you expect it. it all becomes normalised.

So how can we get happy?

One of the ways we get happy is by being grateful for all the things that we already have. Family, health, time, love, a great sense of humour, imagination... whatever it is.

Random and thoughtful acts of kindness also increase our happiness levels whereas, according to research material things give us an instant high, cause us to flatline almost immediately.

So write down a list of what and whom is important in your life and get some perspective.

As for ‘perfect’ gifts this Christmas, the most precious gift we have is our time. Decide whether or not you will be giving that, (remembering you don’t HAVE to, as you have choices).

Give the gift of love to yourself this year.

Seasons Greetings and happiness to you all.

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Karolina and Kitija at New You

HIFU The revolutionary

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IFU, the “non surgical face and neck lift” is the latest craze to take the beauty world by storm. We visited Karolina at New You laser and aesthetic clinic in Ipswich, who is extremely passionate about the benefits of this ‘revolutionary’ non-surgical facelift treatment.

The clinic specialises in advanced technology beauty treatments, including those to help with inch loss, cellulite removal, body contouring and reduction of lines and wrinkles.

Karolina explains in detail about the state-of-the-art machines they have invested in and its capabilities. She is convinced the HIFU Face Lift is without question, the world’s most advanced, non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatment.

Attracting new clients from across the county, popular problem areas for treatment include brow lifting, jowl line lifting, nasolabial fold reduction and periorbital wrinkle reduction.

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Before

After 6 months

These pictures demonstrate how overall results can be, but this will vary for each individual. It is important you discuss with your clinician what is achievable.

WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT?

THE EXPERIENCE

The real benefit of HIFU is only one treatment is needed to tighten and rejuvenate your skin.

Results develop over the course of 2-3 months, with continued improvement for up to 6 months and lasting approximately two years. Ideal candidates for a HIFU Face Lift are those with the early signs of loose, sagging, wrinkled or even sun damaged skin (that’s most of us over 40 then!). With no cuts to the skin and no potential for scarring, it is easy to see why this is fast becoming many celebrities facelift of choice.

I had the full face treatment – the treatment was quite uncomfortable but bearable.

According to Karolina, it depends on how high you can tolerate the settings for heat and vibration, and some areas of the face are more sensitive than others. The full face took about an hour to treat.

THE TECHY STUFF

The HIFU Face Lift uses high intensity focused ultrasound to stimulate the skins deep support structures. This single session treatment utilises the body’s own ‘wound healing response’ that results in formulation of new collagen that in turn lifts, tones and tightens the skin.

THE RESULTS

There was absolutely no downtime for me with this treatment, although I looked a bit flushed for a short while.

In the weeks that followed the treatment, my skin appears lifted, firmer and toned while fine lines and wrinkles have visibly reduced as the skin has tightened. The full effects are still to be seen in a month or so.

New You currently have a special offer of a full face HIFU treatment for £350 (reduced from £500). For appointments and consultations call 01473 221136.

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YOUR BEAUTY QUESTIONS SOLVED ...by Sue Carter and the team at Image

I HAVE BEEN BITING MY NAILS FOR 20 YEARS. HOW CAN I STOP?

This is not an easy habit to kick, but a good place to start is to begin looking after your nails.

If you get a gel manicure, you won’t want to ruin your gorgeous new glossy nails – particularly if you are paying for them! The layers create a thick coating that is really hard to bite through.

Keep this up with regular manis, and swap your bad habit for a good habit by maintaining the look of your hands. Or, if you’re on a budget, try taking care of them at home. Why not file your nails and apply cuticle oil and hand cream rather than spending time biting? It will relax you and make you feel good.

Top tip: There are products you can buy to put on your nails that taste very unpleasant to deter you from biting. If nothing else works, they are worth trying.

IS THERE A PARTICULAR MAKE UP BRAND SUITE TO MATURE SKIN ?

I am 52 years old and my foundation shows up lines I didn’t even know I had.

There is a different make up brand for every person, not one works for all. They key is too seek advice from the brand that you currently use if it works for you

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but ask them to show you the specific products within the brand that can target your needs. A good place to start would be to get a good primer, this will help your foundation base to stay on top of your skin rather than falling into the fine lines. Follow this with a non matte foundation – this will ensure you are creating a dewy, natural look rather than having a heavy base that will accentuate any lines and wrinkles.

Top tip: Always get a sample or get your beauty advisor to apply the foundation on your face.

Wear it for the day and make sure you like the texture before you buy.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET RID OF HARD SKIN ON MY FEET?

It is important to tackle hard skin carefully as over filing will result in your feet being sore and too uncomfortable to walk on. Always file when the skin is dry as wet feet masks the areas in need of treating.

Start by filing your feet about once a week and apply oil and a good moisturiser every day to maintain the feet between each file. You will start to notice a big difference. If your hard skin is cracked and painful and you are really concerned, seek advice and treatment from a chiropodist.

Top tip: Once a week wear cotton socks loaded with a foot mask when you go to bed and in the morning your feet will feel divine! n

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the combination of working hard and balancing engages the whole body. FloatFit is challenging, but also huge fun, and balancing on a board in the water is all part of what makes it so enjoyable.

Classes are small, and with just 5 boards in the pool it’s very much like a personal training session.

“It’s a very comfortable environment as well, a far cry from sweaty cramped gyms or drafty studios. Our pool in Ipswich is set to a balmy 31 degrees inside and out.”

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HERE ARE so many forms of exercise these days; yoga, spinning, Zumba, good old fashioned running or swimming, that it’s difficult to know which one is best for you.

But there’s a revolutionary new water-based fitness class that is already finding fans around the world, especially in America and Australia, and it’s unlike any aqua aerobics you have ever tried!

FloatFit is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, and rather than being in the swimming pool, participants are each given a wide float, or AquaBase, on which to stand while they are taken through a low impact routine of high intensity and yoga inspired

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moves. Balancing on the board makes your core work continuously, plus the water resistance intensifies muscle toning.

Juliette John, who has introduced FloatFit classes to Ipswich this Autumn, says it’s a very effective form of exercise, and great fun too. “This is a water-based class, so there is much less stress on joints compared with, say, running. It’s also fantastic for posture, balance and coordination, as well as improving muscular strength and endurance.

“The routines target key muscles in the body and you burn off at least 400 calories in the 30-minutes classes because

LOATFIT first burst onto the scene in July 2015, but received international attention when a video of a class went viral and was viewed over 120 million times – causing a spike in searches for the term on Google.

So this revolution on the water looks like it could become the next fitness trend, and why not?

For those of us trying to keep fit we want the experience to be both effective and fun, and FloatFit certainly fits the bill as a new and exciting way to exercise.

You don’t need to take much to your Aquaphysical Floatfit class – a swimming costume or gym gear, a towel, change of clothes and some water, and of course the enthusiasm to work and play hard! n FLOATFIT CLASSES

Classes cost £10 and are held at The Lodge, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich IP4 3QH. Free Parking.

For all bookings and enquires please contact Floatfit Ipswich: t: 01473 222145 m: 07909 500466

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Hypnotherapy: Can it really solve the problem?

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S A WORKING MOTHER I am used to hectic schedules, and sometimes the fraught feeling, as I'm sure you will agree, seems to come with the territory. But then I began to realise that every day was accompanied by an underlying feeling of anxiety and I was permanently tense. I decided it couldn’t be good for my longterm health to be like this all the time. I felt silly going to my GP about it, so decided to turn to an alternative remedy: hypnotherapy.

This is when I met Anita Hughes, a fully qualified and licensed member of the Hypnotherapist Society, who runs sessions from her home in Ravenswood, Ipswich.

Hypnotherapy is a relaxed state of altered consciousness, which all of us will have experienced at some point in our lives. You are still in full control and can hear everything around

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you, so rest assured you can’t be forced to do or say anything against your will! Hypnotherapy can increase self-confidence and self-esteem, improve your performance in interviews and exams, banish driving test nerves, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, IBS, OCD, relationship and health issues, fears and phobias, and even help with natural child birth.

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WAS CERTAINLY RELAXED during my sessions with Anita.

Resting in a large, comfortable chair with headphones on, I focused on Anita’s soothing voice and I must admit I did fall asleep at some point.

Amazingly, after two sessions, she said I wouldn’t need any more. At £45 per session, I thought it was money well spent.

Most people need two or three sessions a couple of weeks apart, although if you wish to quit smoking, this can be done in just

one session for £75.

This was three months ago now and I have to say I haven’t experienced any of the anxiety I was feeling prior to the sessions.

And I’m not the only one who has benefitted from Anita's healing sessions. Alison had tried every diet going but found them hard to stick to before the weight piled back on again. After two sessions she found that she no longer craved unhealthy foods and naturally began to eat less.

With one further session and a CD to listen to at home, Alison has continued to gradually lose weight on her own.

Anita doesn’t seem to have any on-going clients – they come, they get fixed and have no need to return. Now that’s the ultimate testimonial to hypnotherapy.

Contact Anita Hughes on 01473 274719 or send an email to anita@anitahughes.co.uk www.anitahughes.co.uk

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Contact Anita Hughes t: 01473 274719 m: 07783 729806 anita@anitahughes.co.uk www.anitahughes.co.uk Anita Hughes BSc(Hons), FCOptom, Dip Hyp, MHS, GQHP Qualified Hypnotherapist. EFT.EMDR

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Turnbull Turkeys offer a wide range of prime, farm fresh table poultry reared in the heart of the Suffolk countryside at Gosbeck. The turkeys have space, fresh air and sunlight and are fed on home-produced food with no artificial growth promoters or GM crops involved and fattening takes at least 22 weeks which all ensures the best possible flavour and texture.

Order your Christmas bird online today at www.turnbullturkeys.co.uk or call 01473 890210. Collection is on 23rd & 24th December.

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1. Choose your collection store. Collection is free of charge at the Ipswich Tavern Street store.

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4. Pay your deposit. This is non-refundable and is either £30 or your total order amount – whichever is less.

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Yes Chef!

Perfect for Christmas Day canapés or winter evenings in front of the TV... a beautifully simple recipe from local celebrity chef Emma Crowhurst

Gravadlax 2 x 500g pieces skin-on organic salmon fillet, both cut from the centre of the fish.

75g flaky sea salt 75g golden caster sugar 1 tsp black peppercorn, roughly crushed zest of 1 lemon 8 juniper berries, crushed (optional) small bunch (about 20g) dill, roughly chopped 2 tbsp gin (cucumber gin works really well!)

Dill & mustard sauce small bunch (about 20g) dill, roughly chopped 4 tbsp Dijon or grainy mustard, 4 tbsp cider vinegar, 4 tbsp honey 4 tbsp sunflower oil 2 tbsp muscovado sugar

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1 Dry the salmon with kitchen paper and pin bone.

Set the salmon fillets aside.

2 Tip the salt, sugar, peppercorns, lemon zest, juniper and dill into a food processor and blitz until you have a bright green, wet salt mixture or ‘cure’.

3 Place the fish in a shallow baking dish, tip half the cure over the fish, then place the other piece on the top, cover with the remaining cure, cling film and press with a plate or tray.

4 Chill in the fridge for 2 -4 days. The longer you leave it the more cured it will become.

5 To make the sauce, tip all the sauce ingredients into a blender. Blitz until you have a thickened dressing.

6 To serve unwrap the fish and brush off the marinade with kitchen paper. Rinse it if you like.

Slice very thin and serve for starters or canapes with the dill sauce.

For more information on Emma visit www.emmacrowhurst.co.uk.

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Win a Sweet Christmas Hamper Calling all Sweet Tooths!

Visit Les Chocolates Belges (The Woodbridge Chocolate Shop) this Christmas and immerse yourself in a ‘grotto’ of festive chocolate gifts that are sure to please everyone – from stocking presents for the children, an indulgent treat of Belgian chocolates for mum, a box of grandpa’s favourite liqueurs or s scrumptious box of sugarfree chocolates for great auntie Mabel. Even better, win this hamper, full of sweet treats, the perfect gift for a Sweet Tooth!

Win a Free Range Bronze Turkey!

The Traditional Free Range Bronze Turkeys from Turnbull Turkeys at Gosbeck, are a traditional breed which are matured slowly on home-grown cereals to develop a succulent, fuller flavour. They are reared to create a great tasting bird ensuring that only the very best will grace your table this Christmas. Enter today for your chance to win a 6kg Free Range Bronze Turkey for your family table this Christmas...

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HOW TO ENTER

Simply answer this question to enter: What type of food are Turnbull’s turkeys reared on to give them a special, fuller flavour?

Send us an email, with the answer along with your name, address and daytime telephone number to: competitions@vanilla-magazine.co.uk.

Please put ‘Turkey’ in the subject line of your email.

Competition closes 15th December 2017.

Terms & Conditions: Winners to collect prize directly from Turnbull Turkeys in Gosbeck on 23rd or 24th December by arrangement. Competition closes 15th December 2017. No cash prize alternative will be offered.

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Win a place on a Emma Crowhurst Cookery Workshop Emma Crowhurst’s cookery workshops are hosted once a month in Ipswich. She also hosts corporate events and can be hired as a private chef.

There are still spaces available on the Italian Christmas cookery workshop on 2 December – look forward to making Crab ravioli, Venison with chestnuts, Limoncello Pannacotta, Panettone and chocolate salam – all can be frozen for Christmas.

For details of all of her workshops and gift vouchers visit www.emmacrowhurst.co.uk.

HOW TO ENTER HOW TO ENTER For the chance to win a free choice cookery

To win the answer this workshops question: just the voucher to hamper any of her cookery Which country is famous for its chocolates? answer to this question: Email us with your name, telephone At which Ipswich Schooladdress, does Emma host her number winning answer to: competitions@ cookeryand workshops? vanilla-magazine.co.uk . Please ‘Sweet Send us an email, with the answerput along with your Hamper’ in the subject line of your email. name, address and daytime telephone number to: Competition closes 14th December 2016. competitions@vanilla-magazine.co.uk.

Please put ‘Cookery Workshop in the subject line of your Terms Conditions: closes Winners 30th to collect prize directly from email. &Competition December 2017.

Les Chocolats Belges in Woodbridge by 24th December.

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Gingerbread & Amaretto Cupcakes MAKES 12

Sponge: 150g unsalted butter 125g soft brown sugar 2 tbs golden syrup 3 eggs 150g self raising flour* ½ tsp ground cinnamon* ¼ tsp ground cloves* ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg* ½ tsp ground ginger* ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda* 3-4 tbs millk Chocolate filling: 75g quality chocolate (chopped) 150g double cream Butter cream 200g unsalted butter 400g icing sugar (sieved) 100ml amaretto or 100ml milk, with a few drops of almond essence

1 Preheat the oven to 170° and line your cupcake tray. Sieve together the dry ingredients* into a bowl.

2 In a separate bowl beat together the butter, sugar and syrup until light and fluffy.

3 Gradually add the eggs, followed by the milk.

4 Gently fold in the dry ingredients, once fully mixed, divide between the prepared cases.

5 Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean, allow to cool.

6 Place the chocolate into a

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Yes Chef!

Gorgeous cupcakes from the experts at The Big Little Cupcake

bowl, gently warm the cream in a pan, when just boiling pour over the chocolate, stir until the chocolate has melted, set aside.

7 Beat the butter together with half of the icing sugar until light and fluffy.

8 Add the remaining sugar a spoonful at a time, once incorporated add the amaretto or essence mix.

9 Using a melon baller, create a cavity in the cooled cake and fill it with the chocolate mix.

10 Pipe the almond icing on using a star nozzle.

11 Dust with coco powder and garnish with little gingerbreads.

Share your results with us, post your pictures to instagram #blccvanillarecipe Alternatively, to have these and many more scrumptious flavoured cupcakes delivered to your door visit: www.thebiglittlecupcake.com

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Mr. Nutty 12.5ml Martell VS 35ml Disaronno Amaretto 35ml Frangelico Method: Place the Amaretto and Frangelico into a cocktail mixer with ice and shake well. Place the rim of the glass into a mixture of sugar syrup, crushed peanuts and white sugar. Fill your glass with ice and pour in your mixed Amaretto and Frangelico. Cut a fresh lime in half and remove some of its flesh. Pour Martell VS into the lime shell, place it on top of the ice as a garnish and flame it.

Berrylicious 35ml Port 25ml Absolut Vodka a splash of Raspberry Liqueur a splash of Lime Cordial 50ml Cranberry Juice Method: Place Port, Vodka, Raspberry Liqueur, lime cordial and cranberry juice into a cocktail mixer with ice. Add pressed fresh raspberries into your glass.

Fill the glass up with ice.

Pour the mix in. Garnish with fresh raspberry, mint, and a tiny sprinkle of icing sugar on top.

Chocolate Strawberry 25ml Absolut Vodka 25ml Cacao Brun 35ml Strawberry Liqueur 25ml Single Cream Method: Place Vodka, Cacao Brun, Strawberry Liqueur and single cream into a cocktail mixer with ice. Shake well. Dip the rim of the glass into dark chocolate syrup. Pour the mixed cocktail into the glass. Top up with whipped cream. Garnish with fresh raspberry, mint, chocolate sauce, chocolate powder and salted caramel syrup.

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FREE glass of wine for Ladies that Lunch!

Unparalleled views, modern British cuisine and an intimate atmosphere ensures that the Aurora experience is always one to remember.

To launch their brand new lunch menu, Aurora Bar and Restaurant are offering all ladies a FREE glass of house wine when ordering two courses mid-week at lunchtime. Come with your friends and treat yourself to a lovely lunch. Watch the yachts come in and out of the wet dock and enjoy a bit of people-watching too. Go online at www.auroraipswich.co.uk to take a look at the sample lunch menus and get booking!

OFFER FREE GLASS OF HOUSE WINE This offer is available at Wednesday - Friday, lunchtime service 12pm-2pm. Please quote ‘Vanilla Ladies-that-lunch’ when booking.

The offer is for one glass of wine per person with a two-course lunch and is valid for November, January and February. The offer is not valid on special event days over Christmas and Valentines. Please note, Aurora are closed from 2-18 January.

CALL US NOW TO BOOK ON 01473 857027 FOOD SERVICE Monday & Tuesday: Closed Wednesday - Saturday: 12-2pm / 3pm-4.30pm (Afternoon tea) & 6pm-9.30pm Sunday: 12pm- 6pm, 3pm-4.30pm (Afternoon tea) The Tented Building, Helena Road, Ipswich IP3 0BT

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CHRISTMAS EVENTS

FRI 1 & 8 DECEMBER

IPSWICH

Make it personal this year! Create a gift that is as unique and special as they are. 6-10pm.

Workshops at Pennikkity Pots Ceramics Café SAT 25 NOVEMBER

Make your own Christmas tree decorations Children, and parents, can get creative with clay and make their own ceramic traditional tree decorations.

1 hour sessions. £10.

Booking essential.

FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER

Make you own Christmas bauble with snow!

Using a great new media that looks like snow. This adult workshop is fun with step by step tuition that is suitable for all abilities.

7pm. £15.

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Late night painting on Fridays

Sunday 17 December - Last guaranteed painting day.

Contact Pennikkity Pots Ceramic Café to book on 01473 216865.

30 NOV-6 DECEMBER

Christmas Tree Festival

Join us for the 8th annual tree festival, celebrating the life of Ipswich and its communities. View over 80 decorated trees. St Mary-le-Tower, Tower Street, Ipswich.

SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER

Santa Inflatable 5k Run

Grab your hats & hold on to your sacks for quite possibly the most

Carols on Market Hill

mental 5k Santa run you'll ever see! Pit your wits against ten giant inflatable obstacles that will let you flip, bounce and boing your way around a 5k course in full Santa kit!

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Christmas Market Princes Street, Queen Street, King Street and St Giles Circus The fabulous Christmas market returns to town and promises a host of tasty food and drink plus handmade arts, crafts and gift ideas. From 10am Friday to 4pm on Sunday.

WOODBRIDGE WED 20 DECEMBER

Carols on Market Hill

making a special appearance.

Market Hill, Woodbridge 6.45pm.

LAVENHAM 1-3 DECEMBER

Lavenham Christmas fair Three days of festive fun, food, entertainment and shopping. Wine bar, hog roast, hot food, mulled wine. Father Christmas in his grotto, variety of fantastic stalls under cover, guided lantern walk of the lovely medieval village and non-stop musical entertainment.

Starts Friday 5.30pm with the arrival of Father Christmas

SNAPE SUNDAY 16 DECEMBER

Annual event features Christmas Carol-singing with Father Christmas

Santa sails into Snape

Join Snape Maltings for music and fun in

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celebrating Father Christmas sailing up the River Alde, to the Maltings. After arriving at the quay, Father Christmas will make his way to House and Garden where there will be the opportunity to meet him!

12.30pm

BURY ST EDMUNDS 23-26 NOVEMBER

Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre The fourteenth Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre is going to be better than ever! With over 300 stalls selling a variety of gifts, crafts, food, seasonal produce and much more.

The Fayre opens at 2pm on Thursday 23 November with a children’s lantern parade at 5.30pm and firework display at 7.45pm. There is a free drop in lantern

The Borrowers

workshop from 3.15pm – 4.30pm for children who would like to take part in the parade in the arc shopping centre.

Thursday 4pm – 8pm; Friday & Saturday 10am – 8pm; Sunday 10am -5pm

FELIXSTOWE FRIDAY 25 DECEMBER

Christmas Day Dip On Christmas Day hundreds of St Elizabeth Hospice supporters will be taking part in the annual Christmas Day Dip in the sea off Felixstowe.

Registration is now open so if you are thinking of taking the plunge sign up online today! Registration takes place from 0830 opposite Manning's Amusements. Tickets are £12. Those wishing to take part on the day can do so for a fee of £20. stelizabethhospice.org.uk

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DANCE Jerwood DanceHouse 5 & 6 DECEMBER

Winter Wonderland A ‘feel good’ performance of one terms’ work from dance clubs Year 7 – 10; Stardust and Diamond Dance Companies and Sixth Form Dance Academy. This is an opportunity for the students’ choreography to be showcased.

Tickets: £7 13-17 DECEMBER

The Borrowers “The perfect festive treat for all the family, based on the much loved book” See it here first! Preview performances of a new dance theatre production that will capture the imagination of children, families and people of all ages, based on Mary

Norton’s much loved book The Borrowers, about tiny people who live under the floorboards.

Suitable for 5yrs+ Tickets: £15 18 – 20 JANUARY

Fairy Tale Dream Follow the cast as we dive into Pantoville to meet some of the most loved characters of the fairy tale world in the age-old battle of Good vs. Evil.

With an original score to go along with this all new script, Fairy Tale Dream is a fantastically funny experience that will have the whole family singing, dancing and laughing along in no time.

Tickets: Adults £12, Children £6, Concessions £9 To book tickets go to danceeast.co.uk or call 01473 295230

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Get out!

Red Riding Hood

ENTERTAINMENT New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich highlights 23 NOV — 27 JAN

Red Riding Hood

The New Wolsey Theatre presents

Written by Peter Rowe, and performed in the New Wolsey Theatre’s ever-popular actormusician style, this brand new adaptation of the classic tale is brimming with fun, frolics… and flour! Laced with massive hits played live by our multi-talented cast, all the ingredients are in place for truly scrumptious festive treat.

7.30pm (7pm on Tuesdays) Matinees 2.30pm Tickets: £10-£41.50 28 NOV — 2 DEC

The Pillowman

A New Wolsey Young Company Production

Join the acclaimed New Wolsey Young Company for an unforgettable masterpiece from the modern master of

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horror comedy Martin McDonagh. Unsuitable for those under the age of 14, and anyone with a weak stomach, overactive imagination or no sense of humour!

Tickets: £8.50-£10

Red Rose Chain 7-31 DECEMBER

The Elves & The Shoemaker This Christmas get ready to slip on your favourite shoes, tighten your laces and hop on over to see The Elves! You’ve heard the story of The Elves & The Shoemaker, now prepare to be wowed as they sprinkle lots of Red Rose Chain magic all over this timeless Brothers Grimm tale. Expect a feel-good love story full of shoes, shenanigans and something for everyone!

Even little elves can make a big difference.

3pm & 7pm The Avenue Theatre Tickets: £20, Over 60 £17, Concessions £10 redrosechain.com

Ipswich Regent highlights

FARMERS MARKETS

FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER

Snape Christmas Farmers’ Market

The girl group that defined the 80s are back to their original, recordbreaking line up for a tour this November in the UK. This will be the only time they tour in the original line up. This will be the first time Sara, Keren and Siobhan have ever toured together. 7.30pm

Saturday 23 December 9.30.am to 1pm.

Bananarama

The market has a wonderful bustling atmosphere and provides chance to buy high quality, local foods for Christmas direct from Suffolk’s artisan producers

Framlingham Market

Tickets: £43-£73.50

Every Saturday in the square in Framlingham.

MONDAY 4 DECEMBER

Jimmy’s Farm

Russel Brand: Rebirth

“Once you've had a baby you're a parent and immediately you go from being a madman (cool) to a mad dad (not cool). How can you be a dangerous, edgy, rebel with a tiny, little daughter?

How do we make sense of the madness of our lives once we become parents?

What happens if she grows up to be like me?

Or, worse, to date a man like me?...” 8pm. £30.50

Pannington Hall, Wherstead.10am-2pm.

First Saturday of every month.

Southwold Every Friday 9am 12:30pm Drayman's Square, Victoria Street, Southwold

Woodbridge Farmers Market Woodbridge Community Hall, 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month 9am-1pm.

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Berridges 4 Dial Lane, Ipswich 01473 225525 Blackthorpe Barns Rougham Estate Farms, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9LZ 01359 270238 Buttermarket Lighting 22 Buttermarket, Ipswich 01473 215456 Cake & Catwalk 15 St Peters St, Ipswich 01473 871566 Carats 11 Buttermarket, Ipswich 01473 255 488 Cloud 9 Hair The old forge Top street, Martlesham 07787 239424

Coes 20-28 Norwich Rd, Ipswich 01473 256061 www.coes.co.uk

Image Beauty Salon 16 Old Foundry Road, Ipswich 01473 222188 www.imagesalon.co.uk

Osalo Encore Wellness, 20 High St, Needham Market IP6 8AP 07921 141449

Deben Carpets & Flooring Bristol Court, Betts Ave, Martlesham, Ipswich 01473 626097

Ipswich Trichology Hair & Scalp Clinic 63 St Matthew's St, Ipswich 01473 400049 www.ipswichtrichology.co.uk

Pennikkity Pots Crown & Anchor Mews, Ipswich 01473 216865

The Dress Circle 5-7 Fore STreet, Ipswich 01473 258513 Escape Beauty Rooms 2, Crown & Anchor Mews, Tower Ramparts, Ipswich 01473 805140 Fanny & Frank 6 Market Hill, Woodbridge 01394 384723 Francesco Hair Salon 61 St Matthews Street , Ipswich 01473 400034 Glasswells Ranelagh Road, Ipswich 01473 253164 Goldsmiths 42 Tavern St, Ipswich IP1 3AP 01473 252838 Happiness Store 6A Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, 01394 548815 Health Counts Skin, Laser & Aesthetic Clinic 14 Arcade St, Ipswich 01473 250233 Hintlesham Barns College Farm, Back Road, Hintlesham, IP8 3NT 01473 652550 Holly Blue Boutique 72 The Thoroughfare Woodbridge 01394 382300 Homespun 28 Market Hill, Woodbridge 07824 633998

Juliette John Cosmetic and Laser Clinic The Lodge, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich 01473 222145 Just Tiles Smithfield, Melton, Woodbridge 01394 382067 justtileswoodbridge.co.uk Kitty & Em 79 High street, Hadleigh 07969 570255/07900 438398 Kittys Jules Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspal 07969 570255 Laura Jane Boutique 89 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge 01394 386686 Les Chocolats Belges Chocolate Shop 45 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge 01394 386302

Phoebe & Flo Orford Street, Ipswich 01473 213370 The Pink Shed 9 Court Farm, Stutton Road, Manningtree CO11 1PW 01473 515129 Riley & Riley 52 Buttermarket, Ipswich 01473 231212 122-124 High St, Aldeburgh 01728 452431 Seckford Spa Seckford Hall Hotel, Woodbridge, 01394 385606 The Shed 1a High St, Sproughton, IP8 3AF 01473 748519 www.theshedsuffolk.co.uk The Sunshine Store Pin Mill, Suffolk IP9 1JN 01473 780130

Loveone 21 St. Peters St, Ipswich 07711 517787

The Tannery 6 The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge 01394 388884 www.thetannery.co.uk

Maud’s Attic 25, St Peter’s Street, Ipswich 01473 221057

Tatty Broyds 61 High St, Hadleigh IP7 5DY 01473 823144

Merchant House Interiors 27-29, St Peter’s Street, Ipswich 01473 221054

Vanil 17 Church St, Woodbridge 07702 877081

Moose Interiors 20a, Market Hill, Woodbridge 01394 382691

Will Bishop Jewellery 22 Swan Street, Boxford

Ninni Noo Boutique 57 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge 01394 388655

Zeebra Chic 14 Dial Ln, Ipswich IP1 1DL Phone: 01473 570191

01787 210251

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Sam Denny-Hodson Homespun, Woodbridge

My East Coast Life Sam Denny-Hodson is the creator of Homespun Cashmere, which took up residency of its own shop in Woodbridge two years ago.

The shop sells Homespun Cashmere and an array of other international designer labels. Sam lives with her family, including three sons, in Woodbridge.

Can you see yourself living anywhere else ?

No, we have lived in Chediston (just outside Halesworth) in a very old farmhouse and have a house in Southwold, both of which we adored. However with all three boys at Woodbridge school and Homespun shop, Woodbridge is perfect for this stage in our lives. I feel very rooted here, and part of the community.

How did you get into the fashion world?

And what inspired you to start your own cashmere label?

Having had my own PR agency for 15 years, I realised that I couldn’t maintain the amount of international travel with small children. I also wanted to make sure that whatever I did next was something I could be passionate about and proud of. Living in the Suffolk countryside, I happily abandoned my high heels and dresses and started wearing jeans pretty much daily. I wanted to make something that I could wear

What do you think is special about Woodbridge and the shopping scene?

everyday and yet feel amazing.

I knew from working in knitwear for years that the finest cashmere comes from Mongolia. I spent two years looking for a factory to work with. Luckily for me I have Doug, a Scottish knitwear expert who runs the operation over there for me, he fell in love with a Mongolian girl so is happy to stay there.

Well I would say this, but I really think that the independent shops in Woodbridge are unbeatable. I’ve been looking at other towns and cities in the UK as my son is choosing a university and they all seemed so full of chain stores. I’m not saying that chain stores are terrible, we all use them, but we are so lucky to have a vibrant independent scene that can really cater to what local people want.

I came on my own with a small baby as my husband had gone to the Glastonbury festival and I wanted a weekend away from London. We rented a little cottage in Friston (just outside Aldeburgh) and I fell in love with the place.

I called my husband to tell him straightaway that I was buying the cottage, which was handily for sale... We bought it without my husband ever seeing inside!

I buy all my books from Browsers on the Thoroughfare, if they don’t have what you want they will order it. My house is like a showroom of the gorgeous products from Vanil. I’ve put on a stone thanks to the delicious bread from The Cake Shop and a weekly bunch of beautiful blooms from Woodbridge Flowers is my treat to myself. My favourite pace to eat in town is the Cook Shed and The Anchor for a roast. ■

How did you come to live in Suffolk?

Any local hidden gems?

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PHOTOGRAPHY: JULIA BOSTOCK

I started working in fashion publicity straight after university. This was a wonderful world of fashion shows, photo shoots and travel, perfectly suited to a single 20 something.

I worked for companies such as Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Valentino, Marks & Spencer and Kate Spade... but one of my most enjoyable projects was working with John Smedley, the British knitwear brand, as I’d grown up near to their mill in Derbyshire.

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