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NEWS ❯❯ Local director and writer, Daniel Simpson, sees the release of his film, The Rendlesham UFO Incident this month. The alien-encounter movie combines the found-footage feel of the Blair Witch Project with the paranoia of The X-Files.

Thirty three years after the infamous Rendlesham Forest UFO incident, three metal detector enthusiasts hunting for Saxon gold in the same region, capture incredible footage of UFO’s whilst filming their expedition. As night falls and with their navigation equipment failing, they find themselves facing a terrifying encounter with an unforgiving alien presence.

The movie was shot entirely in Rendlesham Forest and RAF ENS 6 FEBRUARY Bentwaters, the locations of one of LOCAL FILM OP the most infamous incidents of extraterrestrial contact involving US military For more information see: personnel in the 1980s. www.facebook.com/RendleshamFilm.

Original witness, ex-USAF, Larry Trailer: www.youtube.com/ Warren, has called the film: “Found watch?v=G4GijLIkmHM. The film goes footage for the thinking man.” on general release on 6th February.

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“‘Now we’re looking forward to a happy retirement – seeing our children enjoy some of our hard earned savings”

Inheritance tax needn’t be a worry with a lifetime giving plan HOW IT WAS SOLVED: MY PROBLEM: My wife, Carole, and I have worked hard all of our lives and we’ve built up a nice nest egg – we know we’ll be comfortable in the years to come. With retirement around the corner, we’ve been looking into our finances and how we can make them work best for our family.

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We’ve been looking forward to my retirement for a long time now and we have great plans for the next few years. Since our two children finished university, we’ve been saving the money we were spending on them to bolster our pensions, but looking at our cost of living, actually we’ll have more than enough to manage.

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to university. Carole made the suggestion that we ought to look at how we could give money and save inheritance tax. I had to admit I didn’t know much about it, so we decided to contact local solicitors, Barker Gotelee, to discuss tax efficient giving.

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We took all of our paperwork with us so that we could discuss our concerns fully and Gail gave us a number of options that could really work for us.

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Gail recommended that we put together a lifetime giving plan, taking advantage of some of the money transfers that are exempt from inheritance tax.

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of our grandchildren free of inheritance tax too.

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E ALSO REVIEWED our pensions and, as we thought, they easily cover our current standard of living, with some to spare.

Gail explained that as long as we don’t dip into our capital savings, and we don’t compromise our standard of living, we could set up regular payments to our children from our income – again, free of inheritance tax.

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I’m so relieved that we met with Gail and went through our options – there was so much we just didn’t know we could do.

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It’s 2015: Start creating the life YOU want!

DEAR JENNIFER...

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

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

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

Jennifer x DEAR JENNIFER...

As Valentine’s Day approaches I find myself doing more and more naval gazing. I am currently single and so far, my relationship history has been disastrous.

Usually my partners either seem to become disinterested in me or are quite controlling which I suppose is due to the lack of confidence I have in myself. I’m not one of life’s cheerleaders in the looks and moves department

and I also worry that my conversation can be dull. I’m not asking for much – just someone who will like me for who I am and who enjoys my company; someone to have a giggle with.

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

HI ELLEN... Think of Valentine’s

Day as not just a day when two people express their love for each other but when we can also focus on appreciating the great things about ourselves! Fall in love with yourself by loving the brilliant things about you– write them down if you need to. It’s important that we value and love ourselves because our self-image determines what we get. Life will never be better than your self-image allows it to be so if you see yourself as a downtrodden, boring person - that is what you are projecting to others. The only thing that stands between you and the ideal life you would love to live, is YOU so start working on your self-image and reap the rewards – this time next year, you’ll feel a different person!

Jennifer x

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3D-LipoMed

Is this the hi-tech secret to the perfect bikini body?

We investigate 3D LipoMed – the revolutionary treatment of fat and cellulite

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FTER THREE C-SECTIONS and a hernia operation a number of years ago, I have no stomach muscles. Despite fairly regular exercise and trying to eat healthily (most of the time!) I can never seem to tone my flabby belly. I’d come to the conclusion that this was the way it had to be – or maybe not!

I first became aware of 3D-LipoMed after Dr Leah Totton won hit TV series The Apprentice in 2013. I heard she’d installed one of the new machines at her London clinic and it’s extremely sought after, especially by celebrities. WAG Coleen Rooney’s the most high profile – she certainly looks very toned after two children.

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But regular trips to London were out of the question, so I put it to the back of my mind until I found out there was a place near me, Suffolk Medical Clinic, in the beautiful village of Boxford, midway between Sudbury and Hadleigh.

The team at Suffolk Medical Clinic

The proprietors of Suffolk Medical Clinic are Dr Anthony O’Neill and his wife Jenny, a Registered General Nurse.

They have been successfully established since 1999.

Dr Anthony qualified at London’s Royal Free Hospital in 1980 and has vast experience, specialising in dermatology. His wide knowledge of skin disorders and minor cosmetic surgery has allowed him to extend his expertise into cosmetic medicine and aesthetic treatments.

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THE SCIENCE

Cavitation is a natural phenomenon based on lowfrequency ultrasound. The ultrasound produces a strong wave of pressure to fat cell membranes which cannot withstand this pressure and disintegrate into a liquid state.

Cryolipolysis destroys fat cells by subjecting them to low temperatures. It is good for February/March 2015 Vanilla

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worked at L’Oreal for eight years as product development and logistics manager.

I’ll be honest, I was slightly nervous but the warm greeting by the team at Suffolk Medical Clinic immediately put me at my ease. I felt I was in safe, professional hands, with their vast experience and promise of high-quality care before, during and after treatment, my worries evaporated.

I filled in a questionnaire and we went through my answers thoroughly. Jenny talked me through the process step by step, explaining in detail exactly what the treatment involved.

3D-LipoMed is said to be one of the most advanced treatments for targeted fat reduction and skin tightening – especially good for tums, bums and thighs. It utilises the latest-generation technology, ultrasound cavitation and cryolipolysis (fat freezing), which are widely claimed to be among the most effective cellulite reduction and localised fat-loss techniques available.

Suffolk Medical Clinic is the only clinic in East Anglia to use the 3D-LipoMed advanced medicalgrade system.

Dramatic results: After 8 sessions of Cavitation and 3D-Dermology

particularly stubborn pockets of fat, e.g inner thighs and bingo wings. Both processes result in the break down of fat cells which are metabolised by the body.

Dannee performed the treatment and began by measuring around the abdomen and taking photos. Then she marked it out in four sections and applied ultrasound gel to the first. The ultrasound cavitation head, strapped to Dannee’s hand, was placed on the skin and with deep, circular movements the treatment began.

It was very relaxing, no pain, just a wonderful stomach massage.

Then to finish, Dannee changed to the endermologie headpiece, the suction was turned up and, using a suction and rolling action, she worked across my stomach until the skin had turned a nice pink colour.

THE RESULTS

The area was cleaned of gels and oils and the final measuring

took place. WOW. I’d lost 3cm off the area, a great success from just one treatment. Clients who had a further five treatments were said to have lost around 6-8cms!

I was told to drink 1.5 litres of water during the rest of the day and have a healthy light meal in the evening, but that was it, no aftercare. When I got home I tried on a pair of trousers which had become slightly uncomfortable after my Christmas indulgences and I was thrilled when they felt loose around the stomach. Definitely the result I was hoping for, and will I recommend this to my friends? ABSOLUTELY! The cost per treatment is £150 and courses of 6 – 8 treatments are recommended for the best results. See over for a special half-price first treatment Vanilla Reader Offer.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

No need for regret... thanks to Laser Tattoo Removal at Juliette John Cosmetic Laser Clinic

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HERE HAS BEEN a surge in tattoo popularity in recent years – an estimated one in four British adults has one. This number is set to increase in the future if we are to follow US trends.

Female celebrities like Cheryl Cole, Angelina Jolie and Kelly Osbourne are also known to be big fans of body art. If you don’t have one yourself then you'll probably know someone who does.

We’ve all made rash decisions we later regret, but it is really frustrating when one of those impulses is permanently inked on your skin. If you’re sheepishly sporting an homage to an ex-partner, an oversized ‘tribal’ design pulled straight from a tattoo book, or, God forbid, a surfing lizard commemorating your holiday in Ibiza 2005, then

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you’ve likely fantasised about making the eyesore disappear.

Leading plastic surgeons and dermatologists regard laser as the superior method for the removal of unwanted tattoos.

At the Juliette John Cosmetic Laser Clinic, not only do they cater for the removal, but also for those seeking ‘fade downs’ – people who want their artwork altered or tattooed over at a later date by their own preferred tattooist.

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HE CLINIC has recently announced the arrival of the very latest Ruby Q-Switched Laser ‘Sinon’ by Alma Lasers.

This machine is in addition to the clinic’s existing Harmony XL laser which uses Q-switched 1064nm ND YAG and Q-switched 532nm KTP wavelengths, and enhances and extends their capabilities in

dealing with all colours as well as the usual blues and greens.

In the majority of cases they are able to remove most tattoos – no one laser can remove all types of tattoo ink; that is why they use a combination of different lasers to ensure optimal results.

Typical treatment sessions last between 5 and 40 minutes depending on the size of the tattoo. Most amateur tattoos require 3 to 5 treatment sessions at monthly intervals, whereas professional tattoos usually require 8 to 12 treatment sessions.

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This Spring, why not let the experienced team at Suffolk Medical Clinic take care of that extra winter flab for you with revolutionary new body-sculpting treatment 3D-LipoMed. The system performs a non-invasive programme of fat removal, skin tightening and treatment of cellulite.

Clients typically lose 5-6cm (depending on the area) per session. It’s completely pain-free, with no down-time afterwards and NO need to exercise.

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Go easy on your knees!

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HE KNEE is one of the most easily injured joints, usually through arthritis, wear and tear, and overuse, through sport, work or daily routines. Understanding the risks is useful in helping to maintain strength and your freedom to move.

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the important ligaments that stabilise the knee joint and women can be at higher risk of non-contact ACL damage. Women are physically more flexible than men after adolescence, whilst men typically gain more strength and power.

Consequently there may not be sufficient muscle strength to keep joints stable in a women’s knee area. The lower strength

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is compensated for by using ligaments to absorb force on the knee, increasing the risk of injury to that particular ligament.

Changing direction rapidly, twisting or landing from a jump incorrectly can tear the ACL, making it a very common injury seen frequently in netballers, footballers and dancers.

It is important to also be mindful of simple everyday activities - stepping awkwardly off a pavement or twisting the knee whilst racing to catch the bus or running to a meeting are examples of how a meniscal tear can occur. Your meniscus is a layer of cartilage in the knee joint that acts like a shock absorber between the bones in your upper and lower knee.

F YOU ARE EXPERIENCING knee pain and your ability to move is restricted, it’s important to find out how to treat the problem. Be sure to always seek treatment as soon as possible for pain or swelling, especially if you hear a “popping” noise and feel your knee give out at the time of an injury. The type of treatment your doctor recommends will depend on several factors, such as the severity of the injury, your age, general health, and activity level.

Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital offers a comprehensive range of orthopaedic services, extensive diagnostic and imaging facilities, and onsite physiotherapy. As experts in solving a vast range of muscle, bone and joint problems, we can help and advise you.

Get in touch now on

01473 279 179 for information on how to book a private appointment with an orthopaedic consultant. To find out more about Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, visit www.nuffieldhealth.com/ ipswichhospital for details of orthopaedic consultants and the treatments available, and details of open events including specialist hip and knee pain evenings.

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PRONE LEG PULL/ PLANK Develops the core, glutes and maintains total body stability X6 REPETITIONS ON EACH SIDE l Adopt the push up / plank posture, eyes at 45 degrees, bracing core and squeezing the glutes l Ensure hands are below the shoulder, elbow remain soft, squeeze the shoulder blades together and load on the balls of the feet l Exhale while lifting one leg off the ground, maintaining a neutral spine- don't let the hips sink or rotate l Inhale to lower the leg, repeat on the other side Alternative: Don’t raise the leg and stay in a push up posture

3 SUPINE PLANK Develops the core, glutes and maintains total body stability X3 REPETITIONS HOLD FOR UP TO 30 SECONDS l Adopt a reverse push up posture with hands underneath the shoulders, fingers pointing outwards, point the toes l Maintain a neutral spine, eyes 45 degrees towards to the ceiling l Squeeze the glutes, brace the abdominals and hold the posture, driving the hips upwards Alternative: Substitute with the shoulder bridge

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LYING SIDE KICK Develops the core, glutes and pelvic, spinal and scapular stability X 12 REPETITIONS ON EITHER SIDE l Adopt a side lying position, rest the arm on the ground and rest head on the arm, maintaining neutral posture, don't slouch! l Support the balance by placing a hand to stabilise in front of the chest, brace the abdominals l Inhale and extend the leg, flexing the foot, keep the leg at the same height, don't lose the form l Exhale and sweep the leg to the original posture, squeezing the glutes Trainer Tip: Imagine you are pushing through maple syrup or something really sticky, you will increase the resistance of the exercise, intensifying the movement and improving muscle activation

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UINOT'S Hydradermie2 Lift Deluxe facial is said to be the perfect anti-ageing combination of the world renowned Hydradermie2 treatments and when they say ‘deluxe’, they mean deluxe!

There were plenty of stages to this complex facial – the treatment takes 1 hour and 45 minutes – so I'll try and be brief!

The treatment began with a thorough skin consultation – my Guinot-trained therapist analysed my skin to pick the correct products to use during the facial. After a cleanse and light exfoliation, the chosen serum was applied – there are a range to help concerns from oiliness, dryness, dehydration, anti-ageing, sun-damage and pigmentation.

Then the Guinot-patented machine came into play. Firstly ‘galvanic rollers’ were used, working up and down my face creating a slight tingling effect. The process creates a chemical reaction called ‘double ionisation’ which, encourages

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the products into the basal layer of the skin. This was followed by another routine with the machine which aids the skins lymphatic drainage, creating a brighter complexion.

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HEN THE STIMULATION part of the treatment began and works from the neck up to the forehead. Creating a slight pulling motion on the muscles, a ‘lift’ is created – good for those problem areas like the jowels, lip lines, eye and brow lines. After she had treated one side of my face, my therapist gave me a mirror so I could compare the two sides – I was amazed at the instant results.

Next up, the high frequency phase. Another serum is applied and, using a glass electrode, worked into the skin. This produces antibacterial and germicidal benefits whilst also promoting the production of collagen and elastin cells.

A relaxing, lifting massage followed, then an eye and face mask was applied while I enjoyed

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Local doctor with a talent for aesthetics

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allent Medical is an Aesthetic clinic specialising in cosmetic injections (Botox) and dermal fillers, run by Dr Rachel Tallent, based in Ipswich. She is a fully qualified Aesthetic Doctor and GP registered with the General Medical Council, therefore quality, honesty and confidentiality are assured.

Dr Tallent was born and brought up in Ipswich, and qualified as a Doctor in 2003.

Eighteen months ago she completed her training in Aesthetic Medicine and set up her own business, Tallent Medical. She furthered her Aesthetic training by attending courses in Harley Street to learn more advanced techniques.

dermal fillers to reduce the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles.

BOTOX

Botox is a muscle-relaxing injection that helps to prevent the formation of new wrinkles and soften existing lines. These can be used on the forehead, ‘frown’ lines, and ‘crows feet’ around the eyes, and last for 3 to 4 months.

Botox treatment can also be used in the armpits to help control the symptoms of severe underarm sweating, by blocking the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands, when topical treatments do not work well enough.

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AGEING

By using facial muscles repeatedly throughout our lifetime, the skin is creased in areas of greatest use. The ageing process causes collagen and elastin production in the skin to reduce, so as we get older these areas of overuse become damaged and the lines become permanent. Dr Tallent has been treating clients with Botox and Before Botox

Dermal fillers are used to soften lines and wrinkles, and enhance the cheeks and lips. It is a hyaluronic acid based gellike solution, which is injected beneath the skin, usually in the lower part of the face. Dermal fillers can also plump the lips, creating a more defined lip border and adding fullness.

The effects can last for 6 to 12 months.

After Botox

Dr Rachel Tallent

l Dr Tallent offers a free first consultation, with no obligation to go ahead with treatments. She is a medical professional foremost, and ensuring the client TALLEN EDICAL is comfortable with the decision is most important.

She follows the rules of patient confidentiality, and keeps all her skills up to date. Her clients comment on her gentle approach and injecting skills, and the beautiful natural results she produces. She also offers a free follow-up appointment.

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Prices start from £200.

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YOUR BEAUTY QUESTIONS SOLVED ...Sue Carter and her team at Image

CAN I MIX MY PRODUCTS WITHOUT COMPROMISING THEIR EFFECTIVENESS? It is OK to mix products in the palm of your hand prior to application.

For example, mix moisturiser with your foundation to make it lighter in colour and coverage. However never mix a SPF lotion with another cosmetic product as you may compromise the effectiveness of the SPF and the level of protection it gives. It is also important to never mix products containing salicylic acid or glycolic acid with a product which contain retinol or vitamin C as the acids break down the compounds making the product ineffective. Mixing salicylic or glycolic acid with other products can also bring about excessive exfoliation or cause irritation.

I HAVE NOTICED A FEW AGE SPOTS APPEARING ON MY HANDS. WHAT CAN I DO TO TREAT THEM AND PREVENT MORE APPEARING? Age spots are the result of sun damage, so the best way to prevent further ones appearing is to use a hand cream that contains a minimum SPF 15. This will also reduce the collagen breakdown to the hands and prevent the skin thinning and wrinkling. You could also consider using skin lightening products to help with the appearance

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of existing age spots. Treatments available to remove age spots are laser treatment and chemical peels. These work by breaking the pigment up and lifting it up from the deeper layer of the skin to the surface. You may find that age spots may scab over or become flakey, but this is a sign that the pigment has been broken down.

Results will be permanent, as long as you protect your hands from further sun exposure.

HELP! MY EYELINER ALWAYS SEEMS TO SMEAR! First off, make sure you are using a waterproof eyeliner, especially if your eyes water quite a lot. It could be that you have an oily skin or products you apply to your skin contain high levels of oil. To counteract this apply a setting powder to the area to absorb excess oils, then apply your eyeliner. You may also want to consider using a gel or liquid eyeliner rather than kohl eyeliner which contains natural oils and is more likely to smear.

HOW SHOULD I SHAPE MY EYEBROWS? You should brush your brows in the direction they grow naturally.

Then lightly sketch in tiny thin lines, to mimic your hairs, using a brow pencil for a stronger look, or brow powder for a more natural look. Work from the bottom of your inner brow upward, then fill in and create an arch by creating a point which should line up with the centre of your eye. Finally, finish by sketching tiny hair strokes in a downward motion from the arch to no lower than the outer corner of your eye. This prevents your eyes looking closed or droopy. n

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Time for two

Enjoy an amazing treatment alongside your loved one!

BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE!

Take advantage of this great offer from stunning Ipswich salon – Flawless Image. The Valentine’s Offer runs from 9th-16th February.

The Mother’s Day Offer runs from 9th-16th March . All clients receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco after their treatments.

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Vespers Drift Away Massage

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Repose Aromatherapy Facial

This is our really relaxing top to toe massage, formulated with a dreamy blend of essential oils guaranteed to have you drifting away. 60 Minutes £55.

An indulgent aromatherapy facial treatment ideal to relax a stressed mind and body.

60 Minutes £55.

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Fiducae Touch and Go Massage

Your skin will be revitalised with our Breakfast mask, in addition, aching neck muscles will be massaged, worry lines erased and headaches soothed.

60 Minutes £55.

Back, leg, foot and scalp massage with Power Breakfast Mask. Blissful. 60 Minutes £55.

BOOK NOW ON 01473 211010

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Visit www.flawlessimage.co for more details of treatments.

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Pamper & Lunch Spa Packages Perfect for couples, mums and daughters or a group of best friends. Go on, treat yourself!

Half Spa Day - £59.50

Enjoy a half day of pampering with the choice of Power Breakfast Facial or Media Vespers Back Massage followed by an OPI Manicure or Pedicure.

Head to The Salthouse before or after your treatments for a sumptuous one course lunch and a glass of Prosecco Spa Day Package - £99

Arrive at Flawless at 11am and enjoy an OPI Manicure or Pedicure then head to The Salthouse for a delicious two course lunch and a glass of Prosecco. Return to Flawless Image to finish the day with an hours Repose Facial or Vespers Full body massage.

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The ‘one hour face lift’

The latest facial rejuvenation procedure at A & L Clinics explained

Before and after a Facial Thread Lift

A&L Clinics in Ipswich pride themselves on making the most up to date treatments available to their Suffolk clients. The newest, most-talked-about procedure is the thread face lift – a nonsurgical procedure which aims to ‘lift and re-define the face and tighten skin tissue’.

The PDO Thread Lift is a minimally invasive treatment which addresses two primary facial ageing concerns: sagging skin and lines and wrinkles. The procedure uses bio-absorbable threads placed under the skin to lift and restore facial contours.

Additionally, the threads stimulate the skin’s own collagen production process, resulting in a firmer and smoother appearance in the area treated.

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According to Dr Lina, it is a safe and effective technique using polydioxanone thread, which has been used in the medical world for well over 15 years. The effects of a thread lift can last up to 3 years this is due to the increase of natural production of collagen and elastin.

THE PROCEDURE

A&L begin with seeing a client for a consultation prior to commencing any treatment to discuss all options, take some clinical photographs for yours and their records and discuss what the client would like to achieve. Dr Lina is then able to advise the best option to achieve these goals and formulate a

treatment plan.

The thread lift takes approximately an hour. The skin is cleansed and guide markers are drawn on the clients face to mark the route of insertion and path of the thread.

The patient is given a small local anaesthetic after which the doctor inserts the suture under the skin to a depth of around three to five millimetres. When in place, the threads are then pulled slightly so that they “grip” the skin ie the cogs are engaged. The ends of the threads are then cut to beneath the skin surface.

Immediately after the threads are placed you can begin to see the effects. There is usually some degree of swelling or bruising, however this is expected to subside within a couple of days of the treatment.

THE RESULTS

The results will be immediate and continue to improve over the first 6 months. A&L recommend a follow-up review between 1-2 weeks of placement. The threads are slowly absorbed by the body in the next few months, which in fact helps to stimulate collagen production for a more prolonged smoothing and firming effect.

For more information, including costs, or to book a no obligation consultaion with Dr Lina, please call A&L Clinics on 01473 287762.

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KIN BLEMISHES such as thread veins, blood spots, sebaceous cysts, skin tags, Spider Naevus, milia, warts, age spots, moles and verrucas affect most of us at some time or other.

Around two thirds of men and women will have at least one skin tag somewhere on their body before they reach the age of 65.

But because most blemishes are harmless the NHS rarely removes them, leaving most people forced to live with them however annoying and unsightly they might be, which can really knock your confidence.

Electrolysis has been recognised and respected for many years for its permanent hair removal benefits but now its versatility has become recognised as over 20 different skin blemishes can be quickly, safely and effectively treated.

In my case, thread veins around the nose and cheeks and a few facial lumps and bumps had become more prominent of late. I wanted to get them sorted but felt it too frivolous a matter to concern my GP with. Maureen Gillanders came highly recommended – a freelance highly-qualified specialist in electrolysis with over 40 years experience. She has owned and run (very successfully) clinics in the UK and the Channel Islands, specialising in Advanced Electrolysis procedures and she was the first to introduce IPL technology for permanent hair reduction into the UK back in 1998. And there's not much

Maureen doesn’t know about skin blemishes – her vast experience in this area of cosmetic procedure is impressive. She has a very pragmatic approach, and clearly explains what results you can hope to achieve and how many sessions it will take.

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DVANCED ELECTROLYSIS works by sending a current through the tip of an eyelash-sized probe either alongside or into the blemish. Maureen identified a few sebaceous cysts which were promptly ‘zapped’ and disappeared without trace a few days later. The thread veins were treated in stages across three 15-minute treatment sessions And down time? The treated area remained a little pink for a day but I followed Maureen’s precise after-care advice, not swimming or strenuously exercising for 24 hours, and the thread veins have reduced by around 75%. I’m really happy with the result.

It was a quick and affordable process and with a single treatment priced at £50 – my only regret is not doing it sooner.

Maureen works as a freelance electrologist at Image Salon on the last thursday of each month.

Initial consultation is £30, treatments start at £50 for 15 minutes. To book an appointment with Maureen call Image Salon on 01473 222188.

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Lovelystuff DE-LUSCIOUS! CLINIQUE LONG LAST GLOSSWEAR Juiced-up lip gloss that really goes the distance – comes in 18 shades £16 Debenhams

Youngblood Minerals lipstick (100% natural) £15 Déjà Vu Boutique

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Half-price offer!

Do you dream of being able to taste your food properly again and no more embarrassing moments with denture becoming loose at the most inconvenient times?

At A&L Clinics, they are pleased to be offereing, not only offering FREE implant consultations, but also an incredible price reduction on replacing a denture with a dental implant retained bridge.

The ‘Denture to Dental Implant Bridge’ offers a more stable and relaible replacement for missing teeth. With no coverage on your palate, you are able to taste your food better and eat all the foods you would never dream of eating whilst wearing a denture.

This exceptional treatment would normally cost £14,000 however it is on offer to clients who book a consultation by 28th February for just £7499! A&L can also offer 0% dental finance to spread the costs of the payments.

Call A&L Clinics on 01473 287762 and quote ‘Half Price Bridge Offer’.

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Close to Felixstowe town centre stands The Orwell Hotel – a Victorian house dating back to 1898. The spacious public areas are traditionally decorated and have a wealth of charm and elegance. So why not enjoy a traditional English seaside break?

Bathing huts, seafront gardens and red shingle beach with pier.

Who needs to go abroad?

Our great prize includes: l Overnight stay for two in oin a refurbished room l Full English breakfast l Three course dinner in the Westerfields restaurant l Bottle of Prosecco on arrival Terms & Conditions: Competition closes 31.03.2015. Three course dinner from the Set Menu.

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HOW TO ENTER Question: What are the name

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Heart mirror £35 The House In Town

Storage book £12 Maud’s Attic Fragrance heart £9 Puzzle Styling True Grace candle £25 Love One

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Design for living

BY JULIA NELSON-ELGAR NELSON DESIGN UK

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HOMES

Vision and clever design can transform a home but the challenge comes when designing for someone else

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T IS A HUGE RESPONSIBILITY TO DESIGN someone else’s dream home. You have to know what your client wants before they do.

This modern country family home was designed for a busy young family. The house is open plan with dramatic bi-fold doors both downstairs and upstairs that flood the house with light. The glass balustrade helps keep the feeling of openness throughout the house. Also all the colours and fabrics were carefully chosen to ensure a cohesiveness-nothing jars everything flows.

The seating area was an idea of the clients. They had seen something similar on a holiday abroad.

We designed and installed the bespoke sunken seating area to include funky textured patterns that helped to create a ‘not so serious’ vibe. The Eero Aarino chairs add a fun and quirky element to the scheme.

The couple enjoy entertaining so the table was designed and manufactured through Nelson Design UK by Salvation Furniture. The bench seat, also made through NDUK, is covered in a practical fabric that is scuff-proof and wipeable. Very practical for a busy family-life! The Stark Ghost chairs are the

In the design NDUK was careful to keep all corners smoothed or upholstered so no little heads were bumped when crawling into bed with Mum and Dad! perfect contrast to the lime-washed wood.

But there are times when adults need their own space. We designed the bed to be placed in the centre of the room with the vanity ‘hung’ on the back of the headboard. The bed faces French doors with far reaching views over fields. The richly textured fabrics create a real boutique hotel feel to the room. In the design NDUK was careful to keep all corners smoothed or upholstered so no little heads were bumped when crawling into bed with Mum and Dad! n

Our motto is ‘from one tin of paint to a whole house’.

Please feel free to come in for inspiration and advice no matter how big or small your project is.

We are here to help and inspire.

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New Windows, New Home

Class is in the glass... what a transformation BEFORE...

WHERE: A large farmhouse, Mid-Suffolk CONTRACTOR: The Burgess Group THE PROBLEM: Cheap plastic windows did

nothing to enhance the clean lines and traditional look of this farmhouse-style home in a countryside setting. The overall effect of the stark white UPVC was one of a jarring budget product quite out of keeping with the feel of the property.

THE RESULT: A stunning transformation has been achieved by replacing the naff plastic windows with sympathetic slender sashes in timber and painting them a chic soft French grey. This elegant makeover has at its heart the company’s focus on superb design, quality craftsmanship and enhanced security.

The final choice of window style and finish came about after a detailed discussion with the client on a range of factors including the architecture and age of the property, and the client’s personal taste and budget.

Help was given to choose a colour for the timber windows to suit the decorative theme of the home and its surroundings. It’s interesting to note that only a few generations ago, window frames were coloured rather than white. Many clients are returning to that traditional style now, taking advantage of the company’s extensive palette including pastels and other contemporary shades.

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BEFORE...

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E SHOW T U B I R T TIMATE L U E H T The amazing Devil’s Horsemen riders will top the bill in the Grand ring at the 2015 Suffolk Show, held this year on 27 and 28 May at Trinity Park, near Ipswich. Mark your diary and buy your tickets online now at early bird discount rates – priced 15-18 year olds £6, adults £21, over 60s £19 and car parking £4. For family and friends under 15 entry is free!

We’ve got two pairs of adult tickets with car parking – each set worth £57 – to give away in our competition, so enter now and have a great family day out on Vanilla!

HOW TO ENTER

Question: Which act is headlining in the grand ring at this year’s Show?

Email your entry, stating name, address, daytime telephone number and answer to: competitions@vanilla-magazine.co.uk Please put ‘Suffolk Show’ in the subject line of your email and send by 30.04.15. Email addresses will be shared with Suffolk Show, unless otherwise specified on your entry, but will not be shared by third parties.

If you are not lucky enough to be a winner you can purchase discounted tickets in advance on-line at www.suffolkshow.co.uk

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A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING

WIN A PAIR OF SHOW TICKETS Featuring all the hits from everyone’s favourite dance movie Dirty Dancing, an all-new, spectacular stage show featuring all the hits from the film is coming to town, on Friday 27 February at the Ipswich Regent.

Billed as “the sexiest song and dance sensation of 2015”, music and dance fans have the chance to experience the all-new box office hit A Night of Dirty Dancing, the ultimate tribute show, as it embarks on a brand-new nationwide tour.

“Celebrated film Dirty Dancing boasted the greatest movie soundtrack of all time,” says show producer Michael Taylor. “All these hits are superbly performed in this fast-moving, slicklychoreographed theatrical treat.”

TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS: Email your entry, stating name, address, daytime telephone number and answer to: competitions@vanilla-magazine.co.uk Please put ‘Dirty Dancing’ in the subject line of your email and send by 21.02.15. Good Luck!

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TV & RADIO

FACE

behind the

VOICE HEIDI SECKER

New Heart Breakfast co-host

Congratulations on being the new co-host of Heart Breakfast with Dave Taylor across Norfolk and Suffolk. Tell us a bit about yourself.

Thanks! Umm, well I’m a tall, vegetarian East Anglian native!

I grew up in Great Yarmouth but I left to join the Royal Navy. I eventually ended up in radio and after living and working all over the place, I’m happy to be back home in the East.

You were the producer of Heart Breakfast. How different is it being a presenter?

I used to be able to tell Dave what to do as his Producer, I can’t now! But I guess the main difference as a presenter is that I speak more! I love having a quick chit-chat with listeners that contact the show, so the extra interaction is the main difference and a lovely bonus.

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What can people expect when they tune into you and Dave on Heart Breakfast?

Dave and I like a laugh and so hopefully there’ll be plenty of that. We’re also very keen on a club classic so expect a sing-a-long.

You must have to get up really early. What’s your secret for being so awake in the morning?

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earlier than me. Yawning is banned, it’s a slippery slope to sleepiness once you start doing that. The cold walk to work helps loads and then once I’m in the studio, it’s fine!

What do you like to do when you’re not at work?

I do play drums – really badly!

I can lose a couple of hours just tapping along to stuff.

It doesn’t happen very often but I love those afternoons where you’ve nowhere to be and you can enjoy a laugh with friends and family at the pub. The pub needs to have good food and be dog-friendly so that my Puli, Sonny Jim, can come too.

Where are your favourite places to hang out in Norfolk and Suffolk?

Well we’re spoilt aren’t we? Ipswich Marina in the sunshine is gorgeous. I’m dying to take Sonny Jim for a long walk at Orford because it looks so pretty. I’ve promised myself I’ll do that this year. For shopping, I’ll pick Norwich – it has all the big names and loads of indie shops too - and I’ll always have a soft spot for Great Yarmouth, the market chips are the best!

Tune into Heart Breakfast with Dave and Heidi every weekday morning from 6am on 96.4 & 97.1FM, DAB digital radio, at heart.co.uk and on the Heart app.

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FOOD

Yes Chef!

SERVES 4

4 x 180g thick cut tuna steaks 1 tbsp Hillfarm rapeseed oil For the salsa: 4 ripe tomatoes ½ red onion, peeled and finely chopped Handful coriander, washed, dried and roughly chopped 3 tbsp Hillfarm rapeseed oil 1 tbsp lime juice Lime wedges, to garnish

A delicious recipe to help kick start your new year healthy diet from our friends at Hillfarm Oils

Chargrilled Tuna with Tomato, Coriander and Lime Salsa 1 First make the salsa. Quarter and

5 Brush the tuna steaks with the

de-seed the tomatoes, then chop into even sized dice.

2 Mix with the red onion and coriander, then dress with the rapeseed oil and about 1 tbsp of the lime juice.

3 Season well with sea salt and black pepper, and set aside. The salsa is improved by being made an hour or so in advance, to allow the flavours to develop.

4 Heat a ridged griddle pan until smoking hot.

rapeseed oil and season with sea salt and black pepper.

6 Sear the tuna for a minute on each side for rare, or a minute and a half for medium.

7 Serve the tuna steaks with the salsa, and garnish with lime wedges.

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Hillfarm Extra Virgin Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil has half the saturated fat of olive oil and is high in Omega 3, 6 and Vitamin E. Available at Farm Shops, delis and local Co-Op.

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The

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Starters around £7 Mains £10-£20 25 St Nicholas Street, Ipswich IP1 1TW 01473 287625 Kitchen open: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm Fri & Sat 11am-10pm Sundays 10.30am 3.30pm

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HERE’S a reason why @Twenty5 is the best restaurant in Ipswich (according to the customer reviews website TripAdvisor).

This characterful little bistro on fashionable St Nicholas Street is bursting with friendliness and atmosphere. Chef/owners Mel and Nigel greet diners as dinner party guests and they’ve nailed the cheery welcome. On a windy wintry midweek evening @Twenty5 is bustling with regulars and walk-ins – including a couple of Town players – as well as a party of 10 in the upstairs room.

They’re fully booked most weekends up to a month ahead – no mean feat for a newcomer provincial restaurant post-Christmas post-recession. The secret of their success – and the rave reviews online which have catapulted @Twenty5 to top of the charts – is that winning combination of fabulous food and a happy ambience.

Starters such as a lovely salad of Gressingham duck, or salt and pepper squid with a tiny pot of aioli are light, tasty and expertly executed.

Choosing from a menu stacked with wholesome favourites for a main – like chicken chasseur, slow roast pork belly with puy lentils or chilli prawn and crab linguine – alongside beer battered fish and chips, steak and the extraordinary house burgers, is not as easy as it seems. The daily specials are inventive and keep the steady stream of regulars very happy

– and there are many who come more than once a week. Chalked above the kitchen they offer off-menu treats like succulent lamb rump with a huge pile of black olive mash and a garnish of a nicoise salad of green beans and roasted tomatoes, or pan-fried venison with fennel and poached cherries, with a cheeky swirl of chocolate – or an exquisite pan-fried and fabulously fresh, sea bass on a bed of dill crushed new potatoes accompanied by asparagus finished with salsa verde.

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HE RESTAURANT is bright and buzzing. The super friendly waiting staff, in jeans, white Converse and long linen aprons, glide about the rooms – upstairs, downstairs and in the heated marquee covering the courtyard garden, adorned with sparkly lights. Nothing flaps the affable attenders to each table – and the chefs and waiting staff all pass by to share genuine interest in the food, its freshness and flavours.

The desserts are all good favourites – executed with style and imagination – like banoffee pie, crème brule, sticky toffee pudding or warm chocolate brownie. @Twenty5 has found its niche – lovely food, lovely people, lovely place. A lot of hard work and passion has paid off and they deserve the accolades of their many fans.

REVIEWER: LOUISE CULLEN

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@Twenty5

The

Orwell Hotel Restaurant & Banqueting

Valentine’s menu

Ladies do Lunch

13th & 14th February with live pianist £30 per head or dinner, B&B £110 per couple

Hamilton road Felixstowe iP11 7dx www.theorwellhotel.co.uk @theorwellhotel

Mothering Sunday

We will be serving lunch in both restaurants Drink on arrival.

Cookery demonstration followed by Afternoon Tea two course lunch and coffee Only £14.50 per head Every second Wednesday of the month Why not make it a celebration 12 noon for 12.30pm and add a glass of fizz? £17 per head

Glenn Hurst Valentines Big Band supper dance Saturday 14th February £42.50 per head or dinner, B&B £140 per couple

Please call & book to avoid disaPPointment on

01394 285511 or email reservations@theorwellhotel.co.uk

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£25 for two READER OFFER

Afternoon Tea at Hintlesham Golf Club

Hintlesham Golf Club, just 10 minutes from Ipswich, is situated in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. With beautiful views from the Clubhouse’s wall of windows, you can enjoy the ever changing Suffolk skies and views over Home Wood.

The Golf Club is very welcoming and friendly with a cosy atmosphere in their comfortable lounge. There is also plenty of free parking.

Hintlesham Golf Club are pleased to offer Vanilla Readers an Afternoon Tea for Two. This will include a selection of finger sandwiches, cheese & fruit scones with clotted cream, a selection of Chef’s cake

all served with your choice of tea & coffee.

Why not upgrade your Afternoon Tea to include a Glass of Prosecco?

(Afternoon Tea with Fizz £30 for two people)

HOW TO BOOK Afternoon teas are available Mon-Sat from 1pm. Advanced booking necessary. Please quote ‘Vanilla Offer’ for your special price of £25 for Tea for Two. Valid until end of March although vouchers can be purchased and used after this date.

George Street, Hintlesham, Ipswich IP8 3JG www.hintleshamgolfclub.com f t 01473 652761

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Free Coffee with Breakfast at Baker & Barista

Independent coffee house, Baker Barista, have a variety of items on their breakfast blackboard which they serve until 11am each day. They are offering Vanilla readers a free cup of their locally roasted artisan coffee to enjoy alongside any item ordered from

the breakfast menu.

How about homemade porridge with honey and banana or perhaps a smoked bacon sandwich?

HOW TO CLAIM Just quote ‘Vanilla’ when ordering Valid until the end of 31 March 2015 Mon-Fri 8.30-11am).

www.bakerandbarista.co.uk 19 St Peters Street, Ipswich IP1 1XF f t 01473 808142

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We specialise in quirky, fun cakes, but anything goes.

Only your imagination will restrict you!

The Outrageous Cake Academy

Parties and classes for children and adults Learn the secrets behind amazing cake designs and sugarcraft

WE HAVE MOVED!

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75 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich IP4 1HP The Cookhouse ✿ Suffolk Food Hall ✿ Wherstead ✿ Ipswich IP9 2AB Tel: 01473 786687 ✿ www.outrageouscakeacademy.com

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All My Sons

THEATRE

New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich highlights

Sign Of The Tmes

clouded by one thing – their son is missing in action, presumed dead by all but his mother…

12 - 21 FEBRUARY

7.45pm (7pm on Tue 17 Feb) Matinees 2.30pm £10-£27.50

All My Sons

THURSDAY 19 MARCH

Talawa Theatre Company presents

All My Sons is a searing investigation of honesty, guilt and the corrupting power of greed. The play was Arthur Miller’s first success, establishing him as a leading voice in theatre.

It is 1947 and Joe and Kate Keller, an all-American couple, are living with the ghosts of World War II. Joe is a successful, self-made businessman, a loving family man and a pillar of the community.

He is a partner in a machine shop building fighter plane parts. Joe and Kate’s happiness is

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Townsend Productions present

United We Stand

A powerful new play from the company that brought us the sell out The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, based on the true story of one of the most turbulent industrial battles – the 1972 Builders' Strike.

United We Stand tells the story behind the dispute with popular and political songs arranged by renowned folk musician John Kirkpatrick. compelling and thoughtprovoking.

7.45pm £10-£27.50

The History Boys

24 - 28 FEBRUARY Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds presents

Sign of the Times

From award-winning comedy writer Tim Firth (Calendar Girls, This Is My Family) and directed by Karen Simpson (Some Like It Hotter), this comedy drama explores the power of words and dreams in our changing world.

Frank is the Head of Installation at Forshaws, a commercial lettering factory, and an aspiring novelist. Teenager Alan is his reluctant trainee, more interested in his band and his iPod than the complexities of bracketing systems and electrical isolators.

However, this pair of Yorkshiremen have a lot more in common than they realise… ‘excellent… splendidly

funny and touching’ Daily Telegraph 7.45pm (7pm on Tue 24 Feb).

Matinees 2.30pm £10-£25 23 - 28 MARCH Sell A Door Theatre Company presents

The History Boys

Called “One of the finest plays Alan Bennett has ever written” by the Daily Telegraph, The History Boys opened at the National Theatre in 2004 to rave reviews and a sell-out run and went on became one of their biggest ever hits, winning over 30 major awards including the Olivier and Tony Awards for Best New Play. In a recent national survey this comic masterpiece was voted the nation’s favourite play.

Set in the 1980's, The

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United We Stand

History Boys is the story of a group of bright, funny and unruly sixth-formers in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university.

Their maverick English teacher is at odds with the young and shrewd supply teacher, whilst their headmaster is obsessed with results and league tables. Staffroom rivalry and the anarchy of adolescence overflow, provoking insistent questions about history and how you teach it. Their A Levels may be over, but their true education is only just beginning.

“Blissfully funny… In short, a superb, life-enhancing play” **** Guardian 7.45pm (7pm on Tue 24 Feb) Matinees 2.30pm £10-£27.50

Atomos at Snape Maltings

DANCE Snape Maltings 20 & 21 FEBRUARY

Atomos

presented by Wayne McGregor | Random Dance

Atomising bodies, movement, film, sound and light into miniature shards of intense sensation, Atomos is the newest work by cuttingedge contemporary choreographer McGregor.

Known for his unique, tenacious questioning across the interface of art and science and through the body and mind, McGregor has remained at the forefront of contemporary arts for the past 20 years.

Nominated for the South Bank Sky Arts Award for Dance, ten incredible dancers perform McGregor’s unique style - sculptural, rigorous,

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jarring and hauntingly beautiful.

He is accompanied by a team of sensational artists including longtime collaborators lighting designer Lucy Carter and filmmaker Ravi Deepres, along with costumes by the ground-breaking designers of wearable technologies, Studio XO. Neo-classical ambient composers A Winged Victory For The Sullen provide the soaring score.

7.30pm. £8-£22, under 18s £2 off

Jerwood DanceHouse 12 – 15 FEBRUARY

Luca Silvestrini’s Protein presents

Border Tales

With an engaging blend of dance, dialogue and live music, award-winning Protein returns with a new slice of social commentary.

Treated with trademark

physical and verbal wit, Border Tales looks at multi-cultural living in the UK seen through the eyes of the characters on stage. Artistic Director and choreographer Luca Silvestrini turns his sharply satirical gaze to stereotypical thinking, tolerance and where lines are drawn between ‘them’ and ‘us’.

Seated in the round to bring you closer to the action, a cast of international dancers and local performers will entertain and provoke you with this amusing yet poignant look at how we perceive ourselves and each other.

7.30pm £10, £7 concessions Age suitability 14yrs+ To book tickets go to danceeast.co.uk or call 01473 295230

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Get out!

The Rendlesham UFO Incident

Wedding Open Day

Date your old family photos

EVENTS

HINTLESHAM

Claire Weston.

IPSWICH

T HURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY

Wedding Open Evening

The concert begins at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 and include refreshments. To book call 01473 635525 or go to Hall Farm Butchers in Framlingham.

SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY

Special Screening: The Rendlesham UFO Incident (15)

Dir: Daniel Simpson, UK, 2014, 83 mins

A one-off chance to chance to see this locally made movie in a cinema.

33 years after the famed UFO sighting three treasure hunters with metal detectors are in the forest in search of Saxon gold when they see strange lights. Then their car vanishes, leaving them stuck in the infamous forest with increasingly ominous signs that they are not alone. A foundfootage chiller with some fantastic effects.

There will be a postscreening Q & A session with Suffolk-based director Daniel Simpson about filming in Suffolk and getting great effects on a low budget.

Screen One, Ipswich Film Theatre, 7.30pm

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If you've a wedding to plan and are interested in Hintlesham Golf Club for as a venue, here's a chance to see it all set up for a wedding. Admission is free and get a glass of bubbly on arrival. – no appointment is necessary, however you can book appointments if you would like to discuss your specific requirements and have more of a chat with one of their Event Coordinators.

Hintlesham Golf Club 6.30-9pm.

FRAMLINGHAM 14 MARCH

Suffolk Singers: Serenading Spring With just a week to the first day of Spring, the Suffolk Singers will be “Serenading Spring” on Saturday 14 March at St Michael’s Church, Framlingham under their dynamic Music Director,

SATURDAY 7 MARCH

Date Your Old Family Photos

Have you got any old family photos which you can't put a date to? Bring them along to a Special Family History Open Day at the Long Shop Museum in Leiston from 11am on Sat 7 March and let our expert advise you.

A variety of exhibits will be on show, including family trees, old postcards of the Leiston area, local graveyard surveys, directories, parish registers and census returns. Advice and help will be available from experienced researchers.

Light refreshments available. Admission free, donations to the Long Shop Museum welcome.

FARMERS MARKETS

Snape December Farmers’ Market

Saturday 6 December

9.30.am to 1pm.

Join over 25 Suffolk producers gathered together with delicious handprepared food and flavours. Also take the opportunity to win a Suffolk food hamper.

Framlingham Market Every Saturday in the square in Framlingham.

Jimmy’s Farm 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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Sue Tasker founder of gift website pressi.co.uk

Sue launched Pressi.co.uk in 2013, offering an instant way to send a gift voucher by text or email and allowing you to ‘shop local’ from anywhere in the world, from £5 to £550.

It seems Suffolk is bursting with innovation and creative businesses. What first gave you the idea for Pressi?

It certainly is and I am privileged that so many are Pressi partners!

I was working in corporate travel and we were trying to source an instant gift to send to clients and could not find anything suitable – it sowed a seed. I wrote a story board and approached local agency Shorthose Russell – who were, and continue to be, fabulous! That meeting started a very fun and intense process. We created the brand – purple (my Cadbury’s addiction); the name was hubby’s idea (in concept stage it was ‘e gift’) and the logo

was designed by our daughters Charlotte and Victoria... I still have that little piece of paper!

Was it a surprise to you how well the idea took off?

Absolutely! And every day there are developments that continue to fuel my drive and enthusiasm for Pressi. Inevitably there have been challenges, but interest from national brands and respected independent traders has been overwhelming. There’s still work to do… but Rome was not built in a day as they say!

What have been your business highlights so far?

There have been several...

Leonidas Chocolates being our first partner (we spent time in Belgium when we were growing up and my late father used to treat us to the delights of Leonidas chocolates and strawberry marzipan).

A call from Selfridges in the early

stages, discussions continue…

Recently some great coverage in the Guardian, endorsing their support for new and independent business and acknowledging our support of charities. Currently, a pending meeting with a highly respected national brand...

What are your plans for Pressi?

To continue growth nationally – we currently have gift partners in Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Cornwall, London, Shropshire and Marrakech! To establish it as the instant gift platform of choice.

Develop our work with charities (we donate a small percentage of every transaction) and to expand the business so more of my family can be involved.

Plans are underway to establish a subsidiary, Pressi Voucher Solutions, that will facilitate the requirements of boutique hotels for their own vouchers. There is definitely a gap in the market for a provider who is responsive, consumer-focused and realistic not greedy with the commercials.

Hot off the press is an agreement with The Crown at Woodbridge.

What is your favourite way to spend a day off?

Heading east, a ‘coffee stop’ in the comfort of Kesgrave Hall, a walk along the river at Snape and some retail therapy, followed by dinner at a family favourite, The Lighthouse in Aldeburgh ■

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My East Coast Life

Our orthopaedic specialists get you back to doing the things you love If you’re in pain and your mobility is affected, speak to us. Hip, knee, shoulder, foot and ankle, hand and wrist – at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital we treat everything from arthritic joints to sports injuries.

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Hospitals + Health Checks + Physio + Gyms

Life & Style

Interior design that will get friends talking. Visit Nelson Design UK for ideas.

Visit our Showroom for Paints, Fabrics, Rugs and Wallpapers.

Open Monday to Friday 10 to 5pm.

Saturdays by appointment please.

15 St Peters Street, Ipswich, Suffolk ip1 1xf. 01473 857852 www.nelsondesignuk.com