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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 Sun 2 June JOE RINGER BAND: THE GREATEST SHOW The ever-popular singer returns with an evening of songs from the silver screen Tues 4 June 10 SOLDIERS Thrilling and humane portrait of army life told through intense, athletic dance

Wed 5 June RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC A brand new show celebrating 50 years of Fleetwood Mac

Mon 17 - Sat 22 June LET IT BE Spectacular concert jam-packed with the iconic music of the Beatles

Mon 1 - Sat 6 July THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Gripping new adaptation of the internationally bestselling novel

Fri 7 - Sat 8 June BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM Enchanting musical adventure packed with games, songs and laughter

Fri 28 - Sat 29 June CIRQUE ÉLOIZE - HOTEL Thrilling and sensually rich contemporary circus performance

Mon 8 - Sat 13 July THE MOUSETRAP The legendarily long-running whodunit returns to Norwich

Mon 10 - Sat 15 June EDUCATING RITA Willy Russell’s hilarious and heart-warming comedy

Sun 30 June JANE MCDONALD Phenomenal new live show from the much-loved entertainer

Tues 16 Jul - Sat 17 Aug MATILDA THE MUSICAL The multi award-winning musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved book

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HELLO!

Welcome!

At last it’s June and we can look ahead to long, sunny days and cast off the hats, coats, scarves at last.

Now is the time of year to get yourself out and to make the most of this lovely city of ours... Check out our guide to a summer of free fun (page 39).

We LOVE OUR LOCALS so have great pleasure in giving a shout out to a few of them, look out for those familiar faces throughout this issue, and let them know you've seen them in Vanilla!

PLUS we are packed full of great features: Fashion, Shopping, Beauty, Homes and Eating Out as well as Father’s Day gift ideas... All on your doorstep.

Enjoy the read!

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Editorial Laura Hall Advertising Nicola Secker-Bligh Production & Distribution Michelle Nicoll Contributors Lucy Ohsten, David Bawley, Steve Hearndon, Jeanette Garlick and Sylvaine Poitau Thanks to All our readers, supporters and advertisers NUMBER 31 June /July 2019 Vanilla is published February, April, June, August, October and December.

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A SUMMER DAY AT THE RACES

Visit the Great Yarmouth racecourse for a fantastic time watching the races and maybe go home a few pounds richer! The racecourse has a fabulous season of racing planned over the summer, with an afternoon or evening fixture every week.

Gates open at midday for afternoon racing and evening racing takes place between 4.50-7.50pm.

Great Yarmouth Racecourse offers a relaxed atmosphere and is welcoming to all, with plenty of facilities, including the modern grandstand, a children’s playground and expansive family lawns. ● For more information visit

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newsonthestreet news ....and on the Norwich Grapevine

26 & 27 JUNE ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW

The region’s premier county show, the Royal Norfolk Show, will once again showcase the very best of the region with a mix of live entertainment, shopping and great food and drink.

Taking place on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th June at the Norfolk Showground, highlights for this year include the ever-popular Musical Ride of the June/July 2019 Vanilla

Household Cavalry and the RAF Falcons parachute display team landing in the grand ring.

Around the showground will be hundreds of local retailers offering everything from luxury goods and clothing to garden furniture and cars.

In between the thrills and tills, showgoers will be able to enjoy a host of local food producers in the Adnams Food and

Drink Experience, selling everything from sizzling sausages and tempting pies to creamy cheeses and posh pop.

Building on last year’s successful mid-summer evening programme, the show will again stay open later. Visitors will be able to enjoy the show, stands and food and drink hall and then join the party at a new mini-festival featuring live country music on the Wednesday evening.

Add to that thousands of livestock and horses, a host of outdoor experiences and you can see why this is the UK’s largest two-day county show! ● Tickets are on sale at royalnorfolkshow.co.uk with free car parking once again available.

2019 marks the 50th year of providing solid and clear advice for life and business.

Steeles is delighted to have provided legal advice to their clients for half a century.

The Norwich, Diss and London offices came together on Wednesday 1st May to mark the beginning of the 50th year. They toasted the milestone with prosecco, enjoyed branded cupcakes, a Steeles 1960s sweetshop and a 1969 quiz.

Steeles promise they will be celebrating throughout the year with a number of events so please watch this space.

LAKENHAM CREAMERY

is running another competition where winners will receive tubs of Lakeham Creamery’s delicious flavours!

Read more on page 84... lakenhamcreamery.co.uk

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SATURDAY 29 JUNE HAPPY HOUSEPLANT WORKSHOP The Norfolk School of Gardening opened its doors this spring in the beautiful Walled Garden at Ketteringham Hall.

Just 5 miles from Norwich, it has been untouched for 60 years and is now being brought back to life. It is a wonderful place to learn. There are courses and workshops for all aspects of gardening and design, with experienced and enthusiastic tutors.

The new Happy Houseplant workshop launches on Saturday 29th June. They offer a fun and informative session looking at how to choose the right plants for your home, where to put them, how to look after them, how to propagate them and what pests might upset them.

You will also be shown how to make a macrame plant holder.

Start with coffee and cake, and finish with a glass of fizz. Come with your friends and learn how to have happy plants in your home and how to make your own gorgeous pot hanger. ● Saturday 29 June, 10am-3pm, £55 including materials and refreshments (bring your lunch or go to the Orangery Tea Room). www.norfolkschoolofgardening.co.uk

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VOLUNTEER TO HELP PETS IN NEED!

Wood Green is proud to be the pet charity that makes a difference to the lives of pets and people across the UK. They provide care for pets in need when they need it the most; when life hangs in the balance, their dedicated team work relentlessly to deliver essential treatment whatever the hour whatever it takes. They also help people be the best pet owners they can be through a pet advice and support service.

Volunteering in their shops is a great way to help the charity’s great work. An opportunity for you to spend any spare time you have with the Wood Green shop team

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to help raise money through sales of donated items.

It can also boost your CV, give you great experience, improve your existing skills, and get a potential employer’s attention or simply become part of a friendly, diverse and committed team.

They have a range of roles from customer service to visual merchandising, to administrative and stock management roles. All voluntary hours are negotiable and they have shifts that require talent every day of the week.

A great way for just a few hours of your time each week to help pets in need.

Visit woodgreen.org.uk to find out more and to apply.

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hrissi Rix and her team at style Show who are celebrating their first anniversary in Eaton.They are holding a birthday party with fashion show, beauty demo, fizz and nibbles on 4th June at Eaton Village Hall at 7pm.

Style Show will be giving out gifts, treats and vouchers as little surprises for the ladies attending. It’s to say thank you for their support and custom in their first year. Afterwards ladies can shop at the boutique with exclusive discounts on clothing & accessories. www.styleshow.co.uk Vanilla June/July 2019

FILL YOUR BEAKS! Treat yourself to a luxurious one-night stay with a deliciously different dining experience at The Still Room.

DINNER, BED AND BREAKFAST STARTS FROM £260 PER ROOM

BOOK NOW T: 01502 722186 E: theswan@adnams.co.uk W: theswansouthwold.co.uk SWANSOUTHWOLD Terms and conditions: Available all year Sundays - Fridays, excluding Saturdays, Christmas & New Year.

Includes £40 per adult (children are not included) to enjoy on food only in The Still Room, drinks not included.

A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required and we have a 48 hour cancellation policy.

VEHICLE UPGRADES MOT’S • SERVICE REPAIRS RECOVERY • 4X4 TYRES

Independent repair and service specialists for Land Rover vehicles We offer servicing, repairs, MOT’s, vehicle upgrades and a recovery service for vehicles dating back to 1948 right up to the present day.

We are stockists of Allmakes, Bearmach, Britpart and genuine Land Rover parts, with a large stockholding and over 17000 stocklines.

We offer a daily delivery service across Norfolk and north Suffolk and aim to deliver within 24 hours of receiving your order.

JSF 4x4 Norfolk 1 Spar Rd Norwich NR6 6BY e: info@jsf4x4norfolk.co.uk 01603 787064 www.jsf4x4norfolk.co.uk

SHOPPING Nicole Barr cuffl inks £149 Bradley Hatch Jewellers

Mint Velvet top £69 Jarrold

Stencil print top £25 Stock Shop

Bag £29 Accessorize at intu Chapelfield

Sunglasses £16 River Island

Print shirt £30 River Island at intu Chapelfield

Hotstuff Hot venture into the blue!

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Frida Kahlo canvas bag £15 The Other Curator Shirt dress £29 Stock Shop

Butterfly earrings £9 The Other Curator

Sabina leather bag £87.20 (Sale price during May) The Tannery Embroidered shoes £26.50 The Other Curator

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Anna leather bag £87.20 (Sale price during May) The Tannery

Embroidered jacket £39 Stock Shop

Michael Kors wallet £70 Jarrold

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Enjoy more at Jarrold

From breakfast, brunch and lunch, to afternoon tea and dinner, make shopping more enjoyable by discovering one of our five places to eat and drink. Plus take home locally sourced and specialist food and drink from the Jarrold Deli.

The Deli and Wine Bar Discover locally produced food and drink and more at The Deli, then enjoy a glass of wine recommended by our Master of Wine Nick Adams accompanied by a Norfolk cheese and meat platter or other delightful small plates.

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The Exchange Restaurant The newest place to eat and socialise at Jarrold, The Exchange is open for brunch, lunch and early dinner offering an exciting menu of wood fired pizza, fresh pasta, salads, desserts and coffee, along with an extensive list of wines.

The Pantry Restaurant

Benji’s Restaurant

Chapters Coffee Bar

The restaurant that families love as there is something for everyone; traditional English breakfasts, Sunday carveries, as well as hot food, a salad bar, soup, sandwiches and a selection of cakes and desserts. Oh and don’t forget the Jarrold scone!

For a delightful brunch, twocourse lunch or a scrumptious afternoon tea, Benji’s has a delicious menu of dishes made from seasonal produce and independent local suppliers. The perfect place to dine with friends.

A stylish coffee shop right near our cosy book department, Chapters offers speciality coffee and tea – including the popular coconut milk latte! Perfect for a quick pick-me-up between shopping – especially if you try one of the cakes!

LONDON STREET, NORWICH 01603 660661 JARROLD.CO.UK

FASHION

SUMMER 2019 Floaty floral top £49.99 Freddy faux jeans £98 Natural beach bag £69.99 Necklace £30 Style Show

Yerse shorts £59.99 Striped vest £45.99 Jacket £68.99 Style Show

Red shirt £69.99 Freddy faux jeans £98 Navy stripe vest £45.99 Style Show

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Red stripey jumpsuit £45 Flip flops £14.99 Natural beach bag £69.99 Style Show

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Floral playsuit £50 Amika

Slogan tee £28 Amika

£23 Stock Shop Side tie swimsuit £38 Boux Avenue at intu Chapelfield

Striped t-shirt dress £42 Amika

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Ichi maxi dress £45 Amika

Coral skinny jeans £55 Amika

Floral trousers £23 Stock Shop

Linen jumpsuit £39 Stock Shop

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Cropped print trousers £21 Stock Shop Leopard tee £42 Amika

Denim shorts £39 Amika

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See p89 for stockist’s details Mint Velvet Margot high neck dress £129 Jarrold

White tee £10 Navy floral dungarees £39 Miss Selfridge

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SUMMER CHIC Autograph shirt £45 Linen blend trousers with leather belt £69 M&S

Soya Concept dress with tie waist £69 Jarrold

Seasalt Lottie printed tea dress £67.95 Jarrold

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Mixed braid straw fedora hat £22.50 Accessorize

Urban Decay, Naked Reloaded Palette £38 House of Fraser

Whether you’re heading for Barbados, Benidorm or Bognor, everyone wants to look and feel great on their summer holiday.

Are you someone who meticulously plans each outfit, or do you chuck everything in, sit on the case and pray you haven’t exceeded the baggage limit?

Whether you pack like a pro, or take a more relaxed approach, a visit to intu Chapelfield makes shopping for all your holiday essentials a breeze.

For all your latest vacay fashion, beauty, fragrance, footwear and in-flight (car) entertainment, intu Chapelfield is your top destination for holiday essentials this summer.

Cat eye acetate sunglasses £45 Oliver Bonas

Riviera floral maxi kaftan £40 Accessorize

Velvet box makeup bag £12 Lisa Angel

Sheridan Smith, intu Chapelfield’s marketing manager says; “Whether you’re about to jet off to tropical shores as a couple, or the kids are getting excited for a week of messing around in the splash park, visit our stores to find all your holiday musthaves under one roof. There’s no need to head anywhere else, until it’s time to board the plane and let the adventure begin!” 

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Mykonos sliders £28 Schuh

No.7 Protect and Perfect Intense, BB Facial Sun Protection 50ml £15 Boots

Search for intu Chapelfield Amalfi stripe handheld bag £29 Accessorize

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CK One, Summer fragrance £40 The Perfume Shop

kids... e h t for Boys floral baseball cap £10 River Island

Boys dinosaur t-shirt £2.99 H&M

Girls animal print swimming costume £16 River Island

Lelli Kelly sliders £23 Schuh

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he sun has got his hat on... hip hip hooray! At long last summer has arrived, out comes the sandals, light weight clothes and sun tan lotion. But what about our eyes? I’m not going to waffle on about the benefits of wearing UV protecting eyewear, we all know about it. We all love fashion, fun sunglasses, change them every season and very often have more than one pair.

All great fun, unless you need prescription glasses.

I’m sure most of you have had prescription sunglasses at some point, but they just never look the same. Until now!

At Oculus we have a range of sunglasses that are also available with

prescription but with a twist. We only use Seiko sun lenses which are made to look exactly like normal sunglasses, very often with trendy mirror lenses as well. All of our sunglasses are made by the same frame designers that make our normal frames, so they make them to look good with or without prescription. As a Seiko lens specialist we also get a 50% discount on prescription sun lenses if you have purchased normal Seiko lenses from us in the previous 6 months – a discount which we pass straight onto our clients.

Once again this year the hot sunglass styles are big, bold and in vibrant colours. Often the lens colour is fun too, rather than the normal grey or brown. So why not step into Oculus and step out into the sun with a smile and super cool sunnies!

Jeff@Oculus

16 All Saints Green, Norwich NR1 3NA 01603 763764 Check out our new web site www.oculusnorwich.co.uk   Follow us on facebook and instagram

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Necklace £13 Bangle £5 Navy bag £15

Print dress £18

Star top £18

Tassel bag £12

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Necklace £7

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Cotton top £15

Print dress £18

at Butterfly boutique!

Suede bag £22

Lace top £30

Print hareems £15

Linen trousers £30 Necklace £13 Necklace £10 Clutch £10

Bucket bag £15 All available at Butterfly boutique, Norwich

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Exciting ladies’ boutique in charming Aylsham

A PASSION FOR FASHION, a long friendship and a love of Aylsham led Donna Sutch and Laraine Roxby to open an independent ladies boutique, Amika, in the market town three years ago.

“We’ve been friends for many years, which is where the name of the boutique was born – Amika means female friend in Latin,” says Laraine. “Donna and I met 12 years ago when we worked together in ladies fashion and we quickly became firm friends.

“Three years ago we sat down and talked about opening our own boutique and after we looked around we instantly fell in love with Aylsham and knew it was the place for us. It’s a beautiful charming town with a strong

sense of community and we were made to feel part of that from the very beginning. Many of our customers come to us for a girly shop, and then go to one of Aylsham’s lovely tea rooms.

“We would describe our fashion as smart casual and ontrend. We stock a great line in jeans, jumpsuits, dresses, quirky separates, jewellery, handbags and scarves. We pride ourselves on the range of brands we have sourced from all over Europe which include ICHI, Garcia, Freequent and the stunning tribe&fable jewellery, to name but a few.

“We consider ourselves to be average girls, we’re not models, but with over 20 years’ combined experience in the fashion industry

we know what works, and we always strive to help customers look their best. We’re very active on social media, with daily posts of new arrivals and current stock, both on Facebook and Instagram.”

Donna says: “Many look to us for inspiration, whether it’s a new outfit for a night out or holiday, or a wardrobe refresh for the up coming season, we are here to help. Our customers are from all generations, we often have mothers and daughters shopping together, and even grandmothers too. There is no pressure selling and we believe there is no such word as ‘can’t’ in fashion.

It should be fun and not too serious.”

So what’s in at the moment, what should we be wearing?

“Yellow is the colour for summer and we have some great yellow slogan T-shirts which look superb with a pair of jeans,” adds Donna.

“The boutique is full of colour and colour is very big this summer – pinks, greens and blues – bright, bold and fun to wear.”

● Find Amika on social media:  amikaaylsham,  amika.aylsham or call them on 01263 734548

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AM IK A Ladies Boutique

Colour, style & image advice personalised for YOU. Learn how to develop a wardrobe full of clothes which reflect your own unique personality, values and goals, work for your lifestyle, as well as flatter your colouring and body shape.

Because... “One size does NOT fit all!”

Colour analysis, Style consultations, Personal shopping & NEW Fashion Feng Shui® Established 2006. Jo Allen is a member of the Federation of Image Professionals International

Get in touch for an informal chat and to find out more:

Jo Allen Colour & Style Consultant t: 01953 456645 e: jo@joallenimage.co.uk www.joallenimage.co.uk

2019 PROM For the latest styles make your appointment to Buy or Hire that special dress from

Exquisite Boutique 4a Hurn Road, Drayton Norwich NR8 6BP 01603 416799 @ Maggie Exquisite

Online at norfolkprom.com

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FASHION Neubau eyewear

Soya Concept ● Danish brand Soya Concept blends simple design with beautiful fabrics to create an accessible, versatile collection. Featuring a palette of neutral tones, the Spring/ Summer range offers a simple, timeless look you can effortlessly make your own.

Available at Jarrold

FASHION NEWS Last minute Prom problems?

The specialist prom and evening gown boutique in Drayton EXQUISITE BOUTIQUE are all about getting a girl out of a fix! Nothing to wear for the big event?

They can help... with literally hundreds of dresses in every colour, shape and style, in sizes 0 to 28, they are the go-to shop for hiring or buying that occasion dress. Prices to hire range between £65-£130 with all the perfect accessories available to purchase too.

Visit their website www.norfolkprom.com for lots of inspiration.

See p89 for stockist’s details Dutz frames start from ● Neubau Eyewear – New for summer£147 2019 at Dipple Cecil & Conway is neubau eyewear, an independent Amey lifestyle eyewear brand from Austria. Driven by an urban spirit, neubau frames are incredibly comfortable and uber cool; perfect for people who want to make a statement with their eyewear. They’re also made to the highest quality standards with environmental responsibility running throughout the design, manufacturing and packaging process.

We love these Dani sunglasses which are available in ten colours, from vibrant violent to classic matte black. Made of super light, high-impact resistant polycarbonate, these unisex sunnies offer 100% UVA/ UVB protection.

Neubau frames range from £159. dippleconway.co.uk.

Tribe + Fable ● Jewellery label Tribe & Fable couldn’t exist without the three talented Balinese ladies who carefully handknot each of the brand’s signature handmade tassels.

Supporting the textiles and crafts of far-flung islands is central to Tribe & Fable, which is inspired by a love of travel, colour and bohemian jewellery. Its signature necklaces mix brightly coloured, tactile threads with delicate and pretty beading, semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls. Available at Amika

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Leather keyring £10 The Tannery

Gianni Conti wallet £40 The Tannery

Terrida washbag £79 The Tannery

Lacuzzo suede shoes £145 Robert Oliver Menswear

Michel Herbelin steel and rose gold watch £530 Bradley Hatch Jewellers

Don’t forget Father’s Day on June 16th!

just for him...

Seidensticker shirts £69 Robert Oliver Menswear

Egyptian cotton socks £15 Robert Oliver Menswear

Organic cotton jumper £45 John Lewis

Secrid mini wallet £55 The Tannery

Surray shorts £59 Robert Oliver Menswear

Adnams Copperhouse gin £26.99 Adnams shops

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Huntsmen cologne in four fragrances £120 per 100ml Jo Malone at Jarrold

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Twill shirt £45 John Lewis

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DG’s Drifter shirts £45 Robert Oliver Menswear

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Seidensticker shirts

SPRING/SUMMER 19 COLLECTIONS ON SALE NOW Brands include: BLADEN MAGEE REDPOINT CLOTHING SEIDENSTICKER SHIRTS THE LABEL SUITS Tuesday–Friday: 9:30am – 5pm Saturday: 9:30am – 4:30pm T: 01603 661220 E: r.oliver.1@btconnect.com 238 SPROWSTON ROAD, NORWICH NR3 4HT

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Bursting with colour and quirky bohemian and vintage style, The Other Curator oozes creativity, expression and fun. Shopping here is an experience you won’t forget. Everywhere you turn something beautiful winks at you enticing you to come, touch, feel, try and play.

Find us at Norwich Market Stall 138/139, Market Place Norwich NR2 1ND

open: Mon-Sat 11am to late afternoon tel: 01953 860512 / 07940 377998 www.theothercurator.co.uk

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Fiorelli silver disc drop earrings £60 necklace £155 Bradley Hatch Jewellers

Clogau silver and rare Welsh gold earrings £139 pendant £199 Bradley Hatch Jewellers

Sif Jakobs silver earrings £209 Bradley Hatch Jewellers

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at a jeweller near you!

Nicole Barr silver and enamel daisy ring £80 Bradley Hatch Jewellers

Katy Mai earrings £27 Giggly Goat

Buddha earrings £15 The Other Curator

Necklace £24 The Other Curator Flint cluster ring £620 Sonkai

Circle and Dash bangle £22 Giggly Goat

Gold and diamond eternity ring £1,405 Sonkai

Silver reed hoop earrings £155 Sonkai

18ct vermeil (Silver with a 18ct gold plate) set with diamonds necklace £850 Sonkai

9ct white gold and diamond studs £705 Sonkai

Silver hammered ring with peridot £145 Silver Leaves Jewellery

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In the pink... and emerald... and sapphire!

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Colour is in at Albrow & Sons

T’S A NORWICH landmark, the pink building on All Saints Green that’s home to Albrows. This is an Aladdin’s cave of treasure, from gorgeous antique jewellery such as rings, necklaces, brooches, bracelets and pendants from every period, to silverware and one-off quirky pieces; each one with a fascinating and inspiring history.

“We are a far cry from the run of the mill high street jewellers, where everything is so generic, dull and all the same,” says Harvey Albrow. “There seems to be very little originality on offer on the high street, but our pieces are always unique one-offs you won’t find anywhere else.

“Jewellery is so personal and it makes a powerful statement.

Wearing an original and standout piece says something about who you are; you never follow the crowd and want to be different.

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This is what our customers what, they don’t want to wear what everyone else is wearing. The history of our jewellery makes it so interesting and gives it the kind of character you won’t find on the high street.”

There is no shortage of character at Albrows. Take their Exclusive collection; beautiful, one-off pieces made in their own workshop. This range uses the most unusual loose gems sourced from all over the world and is sure to inspire everyone with its colour and flair.

“Colour is back in, which is wonderful,” says Harvey. “In the past it was all white gold and diamonds, but now people are moving towards yellow and rose gold and more colourful gems such as emeralds, rubies and sapphires. It’s so much more interesting and gives more scope for individuality.”

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The personal touch is another reason Albrows stands out from the high street crowd. “Our workshop doesn’t just carry out repairs and restorations, we can also design and create bespoke pieces, and source specific items from all over the UK. So if a customer has an idea of what they want, we go the extra mile to make it or find it for them.

“Our customers come from all age groups and once they come in they are often customers for life. It starts with an 18th birthday gift, then a wedding, christening and wedding anniversaries. Beautiful antique jewellery never goes out of fashion – people come back for every special occasion and to find those unique pieces that speak to them.” ● Albrow & Sons, 10 All Saints Green, Norwich, NR1 3NA t: 01603 622569

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1 Top quality 6.74ct tanzanite single stone platinum ring 2 Bulgari 18ct gold b.zero1 ring 3 Certificated natural pink and blue Sri Lankan sapphire crossover 18ct gold ring 4 Certificated 1.89ct diamond single stone 18ct gold ring. All prices on application at Albrow & Son

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ALBROW & SONS family jewellers

10 ALL SAINTS GREEN • NORWICH • NR1 3NA

01603 622569

www.albrowjewellers.co.uk

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such as titanium and influences of the 70’s such as double bridge frames. Colour is also more prominent in both metal and plastic frames.

The life of a fashion buyer Cecil Amey is the region’s largest independent Opticians, with nine practices across Norfolk & Suffolk. Here we speak to Alison Moore who is the senior buyer at Cecil Amey.

What do you look for when choosing frames and sunglasses?

There are many things I look for, we visit trade shows in the UK and across Europe to ensure we are up to date with current styles and trends, I am also very conscious of catering for everyone so I look at varying styles and price points from budget to designer. I am always looking for fantastic quality and value for money for our customers and us as a business.

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What brands do you sell and do you stock exclusive ranges?

What age group are you catering for at Cecil Amey?

We stock from babies to grandparents and everyone in-between!

What’s a normal day like for you?

We stock well known mid to high end brands like Rayban, Ted Baker, Tom Ford, Oakley, Chanel and Mulberry but we also pride ourselves in stocking ranges which we feel are unique and exclusive to us in our area such as Moscot, Gotti and the stunning new range from Tom Davies which can be bespokely handmade in the UK to the customer’s specific requirements on style, colour and fit.

My working day varies, some days I can be meeting with frame representatives and selecting new frames and others I’m out on the road visiting our nine busy practices to discuss stock requirement with the teams and re-arrange displays.Those are the really enjoyable parts of my job but, as with all roles, there is a certain amount of office admin time to make sure all the practices are well stocked at all times.

Tell us about the trends for this year

l Visit any of the Cecil Amey practices to view this season’s fabulous new ranges, details at www.cecilamey.co.uk

Metals are making a real come back in lightweight materials

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Local firm offers business & personal mentoring to help catapult you forward

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t’s hard to know where you’re heading in business without someone helping you find your direction. Having vision, ambition and great ideas is a good start, but spinning this into a successful career is another thing entirely.

Many promising entrepreneurs lack an immediate role model to go to for advice, bounce ideas off of and help with their personal development. This can be a makeor-break factor in your venture’s eventual success.

8RC offer both personal and business mentoring to propel would-be inspirers of people forward and help them forge the future they’re capable of without burning themselves out.

8RC help people focus on eight key areas, they believe, based on previous experience and outcomes, will help you succeed and live your best life. By really focusing on and improving these key areas, you will become the best version of you.

These eight areas include: • Product • Place • Performance • Presentation • People • Planning • Promotions • Profit

T: 07791 324370 E: info@8rc.co.uk www.8rc.co.uk

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BUSINESS MENTORING

Embarking on a new business venture isn’t easy. You’ve got a lot to think about and it can be hard to pinpoint whether you’re managing it correctly.

That’s what 8RC is there for. Their business mentoring services consist of either a single 45-minute session or three 45-minute sessions.

PERSONAL MENTORING

Running a business is a lifestyle. As the entrepreneur and the brain behind the whole operation, you and your business are intertwined, especially in the early stages. Therefore, your career is only as healthy and energised as you are.

8RC knows what it takes to run a business without running yourself into the ground. Health and wellbeing have been a crucial element to their own success and in their personal mentoring sessions, they pass on everything they’ve learned.

With in-depth experience talking to and helping people from all walks of life, they can provide personal mentoring at all levels. They offer advice on: diet, exercise, getting enough sleep, mental and emotional wellbeing.

BOOK A SESSION

If you’re ready to take your ambition to the next level, or you’re simply looking for some reassurance, regular confidence boosters and somebody to listen and talk to, then get in touch today! You can book either a single 45-minute session or a block of three 45-minute sessions to fast-track your personal development.

To find out more about 8RC, their services and what makes them tick, go to www.8rc.co.uk.

THE LANES

LIFE IN THE NORWICH L ANES SUNDAY 7 JULY NORWICH LANES SUMMER FAYRE

21-29 JUNE TOWARDS ZERO When Lady Tressilian invites her ward for a long weekend at her seaside home, she’s surprised to discover he’s bringing both his old flame and his current wife.

The atmosphere turns from awkward to decidedly deadly when a brutal murder interrupts the house party. The group must unravel a mystery that will draw them into the dark psychology of jealousy and revenge.

Maddermarket Theatre 24 JULY QUIZTRIDGING BACK All the questions, all the fun Ah-Haaaaa!

Tickets £15 per person including food from Grosvenor, or £10 without food.

7.30pm, The Birdcage

Now in its 10th year, the Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre is a one day party to showcase this unique area, its independent businesses and historic buildings. As usual St. Benedict’s Street will be given over to the ever popular street market, with the main stage sited on St Gregory’s Green. Visitors are invited to explore the entirity of the Lanes, as many alleyways, courtyards and open spaces will also be hosting events. 11am - 5pm

“If we opened people up we’d find landscapes” (Agnès Varda – filmmaker) is an exhibition of landscape artists, examining the genre from a female perspective.

Featuring the work of Ruth Bunnewell, Lara Cobden, Katarzyna Coleman, Alex Egan, Katie Falcon, Emilie Houssart and Malca Schotten.

Fairhurst Gallery SATURDAY 15 JUNE FAMILY SILENT DISCO

Grab your family and get your rave on as we spin your favourite guilty pleasures to get all the family dancing... from toddlers to grandads!

There’s a £5 refundable cash deposit charged for headphones on the door. Enjoy a photo booth and glitter bar along with refreshments that are available from the café. So grab your glow sticks and get glittered up – we’ll see you on the dance floor!

Open 10.30am – 12.30pm

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4 JUNE - 27 JULY ART EXHIBITION

SATURDAY 15 JUNE DISCO TERRACE TAKEOVER

Delve Deep, Disco Juice and Bamboo have come together for a very special summer party at the Rumsey Wells. During the day there will be all vinyl tunes in the beer garden, along with art, cocktails and pop-up food provided by the Braai Guys. In the evening the party will move down to the Underbelly for more disco joy along with heady visuals. This is one not to miss!

The Rumsey Wells

THURSDAY 27 JUNE PONY UP

A special triple headline featuring, Hex Friends, Pin Ups & WRECK plus Hello Pedro & Jim Higgs in the bar.

All money goes towards the #NACregeneration campaign.

Tickets £5 advanced/ £7 Door. Norwich Arts Centre, 8pm For the most up-to-date information check online at www.norwichlanes.co.uk

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THE ITALIAN CONNECTION Lindsay Furniss, owner of The Tannery in Norwich, tells Vanilla readers about her latest trip to Florence to visit one of the family-run workshops that produce the fantastic range of leather goods she sells.

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AST SEPTEMBER I took some time to visit some of our suppliers in Italy, and in particular, Boldrini in Florence, one of the leather artisan workshops that makes the items we stock in The Tannery. They are a small family business, run by Roberta and Luca, but they make superb products for high profile brands all over the world.

We have been working with Boldrini for eight years and I visit them at least twice a year. Ours is a wonderful close relationship, and I feel very much part of the family.

As with the other factories we work with in Italy, Germany, France and Spain, their quality, skill and workmanship are superb. They use traditional techniques, so this is not mass production, it’s a creative process and they take enormous pride in what they do.

Boldrini has an amazing factory and showroom and I arrive to a warm welcome from the family and breath in the heavenly scent of leather. I visit the factory to choose leather, colours and finishes for the next season and to look at their latest collection of samples for satchels, handbags, briefcases,

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Lindsay and her husband Ian visiting Boldrini factory owners Roberta and Luca

luggage, purses and wallets.

Boldrini works with premium brands, so what they have to show me is always stunning. Working with Roberta and Luca we design our bespoke range of leather goods in the colours and finishes I think will best suit my customer base, with hand finishing and some touches I know will work well, such as longer shoulder straps. The leather is the very best, of course, and I know it has been correctly sourced.

Walking around the factory and seeing the skill of the people working there is always one of the

best parts of my trip. It makes me realise that this level of quality is hard to find these days.

After a hard day’s work the family and I retire to a restaurant for a meal and a glass or two of something to toast our day. There is always lots of fun and laughter – this is the way to do business, and their Italian hospitality is wonderful.

It’s thrilling to see those designs I chose back in September now in The Tannery shops. Our loyal customers return again and again – they deserve the very best. ■ www.tannery.co.uk

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I volunteer to help pets in need Meet Cathy

I love making a difference

Cathy loves volunteering for Wood Green to help pets in need. You can make a difference by joining our retail team today.

Pop into our charity shop in Norwich or apply online at woodgreen.org.uk/volunteer

Registered Charity Number 298348 00469ks0519

Customer Service Volunteer

LEISURE

5 JULY - 6 SEPTEMBER

...this summer and enjoy vibrant evenings in Norwich!

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ead Out, Not Home this summer and enjoy vibrant evenings in Norwich, the City of Stories.

The streets of Norwich are set to come alive with free live music from local bands and entertainment from world famous Covent Garden street performers.

Launching on Thursday 4 July, the Head Out, Not Home summer events programme – organised by Norwich Business Improvement District (BID) – will once again enliven Norwich city centre with a burst of music and entertainment. Every Thursday evening for nine weeks (weather dependent) from 16:40 – 20:00 there will be something for the entire family to enjoy.

Under a canopy of blue sky and warm rays of sunshine (we can hope), enjoy a relaxed summer festival vibe and start the weekend early by heading to Gentlemans Walk, St Gregory’s Green, Westlegate/All Saints

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Green, London Street, Riverside and Cathedral grounds for vibrant music and entertainment.

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rab family and friends for a fun evening in Norwich. As you explore the city, taking in live music and entertainment, why not indulge in a spot of late night shopping, enjoy a delicious bite to eat or stop for a refreshing drink in one of Norwich’s many bars? Or bring a picnic and take it easy at one of our event spaces.

Whilst in the city remember to look up and around – you may

just spot some interesting pieces of art. There are currently seven murals to be discovered, all brightening up dull walls… how many will you find on your next visit to the city? l Stay up to date, and don’t miss a thing! The full schedule (to be announced very soon) will be available via the Norwich Evenings Facebook page.

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10% OFF SMOOTHIES AT DELIGHTFUL DESSERTS

£4.99 ANY FILM ANY DAY

The eye-watering cost of a cinema ticket has been putting off movie goers from seeing films on the big screen but a great deal from Vue might help.

Vue cinema has slashed all its prices at its Norwich venue to just under a fiver per showing with its “Every Film Every Day Offer” as a consolation for film buffs.

It's a pretty decent deal considering, a standard adult ticket can cost up to £16 at some cinemas – and that’s without the popcorn and drinks!

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Visit today and indulge in the delicious selection of ice creams, gelatos, waffles, crepes, cookie doughs, milkshakes, cakes, sundaes, tea, coffees, hot chocolates, fruit platters and much more! They are giving 10% off Smoothies throughout June.

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At Norwich Riverside...

SATURDAY 1 JUNE CLIMB TO THE SKY IN AID OF GREAT ORMAND STREET

A giant 4 wall climbing wall will be placed in the piazza for all to enjoy and donate to charity 12 noon until 5pm

THURSDAY JULY 11 & 25TH HEAD OUT NOT HOME

SUNDAY 7 JULY GREAT NORWICH DUCK RACE

Bands playing live music from 5-8pm in the Piazza

Over 10,000 ducks will be released into the river raising money for the local scout association. In addition Riverside will have an afternoon of free Children’s activities, choirs and local bands playing 12 noon – 5pm

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SUNDAY JULY 21 NORWICH 10K

Over 10,000 runners will run through the centre on the pedestrian path as part of the city wide initiative.

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www.houghtonhall.com 6 locations across Norwich, the City of Stories Gentleman’s Walk St Gregory’s Green Westlegate London Street NEW FOR 2019 Cathedral grounds Riverside

FREE evening entertainment Thursdays 4.40pm – 8.00pm 4 July – 29 August 2019 Programme, locations and timings are subject to change and weather conditions

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“Changes to the existing laws look to end the ‘blame game’ and establish a timeframe to enable couples to ‘reflect’ on their decision”

Is the new ‘fault free divorce’ the right option for us?

MY QUESTION: My partner and I have recently decided to separate from each other after 12 years of marriage. It ended on good terms; sadly we fell out of love with one another some time ago. We have both recently come to terms with it and realised that the best thing moving forward is to get a divorce.

We’ve seen in the news about the “fault free divorce” legislation which is being introduced and would like to know more about it and whether it is the right option for us?

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IRSTLY, I am sorry to hear that you and your husband have separated and are seeking a divorce. It is always tough to make the decision to separate from a partner, regardless of the situation.

As it stands to get a divorce in England and Wales you have to go through the Matrimonial Act 1973. The law, by definition, means that anyone seeking a divorce must either prove their partner is at fault through adultery, desertion or Vanilla June/July 2019

REAL LIVES unreasonable behaviour, or if both sides agree, they can part after two years of separation.

In the absence of consent or evidence of fault, applicants must wait until they have been living apart for five years.

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N THE 9th April 2019 the Government announced new legislation to overhaul divorce law in England and Wales. This means that divorcing couples will be able to have a ‘fault free divorce’ and will no longer need to blame each other for the breakdown of their marriage.

Under the new law, couples would have the option to submit a joint application for divorce and will not have to separate for more than two years before being able to divorce.

Changes to the existing laws look to end the ‘blame game’ and establish a minimum six-month timeframe to enable couples to ‘reflect’ on their decision, alongside abolishing the ability to contest a divorce.

Under the new law, couples would have the option to submit a joint application for divorce and will not have to separate for more than two years before being able to divorce.

The new legislation would retain the irretrievable June/July 2019 Vanilla

breakdown of a marriage as the sole ground for divorce and the current two-stage legal process which includes the decree nisi and decree absolute would remain. This new option would therefore still require a statement of irretrievable breakdown.

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HE CHANGES to the law will spare couples like yourself some emotional stress by allowing you to divorce more amicably without having to find blame against the other party. Divorcing amicably without blame will also have a less damaging impact on any children and allow parents to co-parent with dignity going forward.

The new legislation is expected to be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows. This means that if you are hoping to divorce from your partner sooner rather than later, then you would have to do so through the current law.

Unfortunately with no further news of when the law is likely to be introduced, it can be a waiting game for a couple like yourselves.

If you would like to start the divorce proceedings before the new legislation is introduced, I would suggest booking an appointment with one of our family lawyers to talk through the process and the options available to you. ■

We are here to help...

For more information regarding separating from your partner, please contact our Family Law Team on family@steeleslaw.co.uk or 01603 598000. Our specialist Emma Alfieri is on hand to help.

t: 01603 598000 e: family@steeleslaw.co.uk Lawrence House, 5 St Andrews Hill, Norwich NR2 1AD

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N O RW I C H H I G H SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AGED 3 TO 18

From our Nursery to Sixth Form, we are now welcoming girls to join us in September 2020 Find out more at norwichhigh.gdst.net

S AT U R D AY 5 T H OCTOBER 2019

Genealogist & Probate Researcher providing individuals with answers to their family history questions

Family tree packages Bespoke research projects undertaken One name family history studies House histories Reconnect with long lost family or friends OVER 10 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Gift vouchers available Please contact us for a no obligation quote t: 01603 561105 e: info@pro-gen-research.co.uk www.pro-gen-research.co.uk

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Inspiring Females takes over Chelsea Football Club... by Kirsty von Malaisé, Headmistress of Norwich High School for Girls

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n 2016, the Inspiring Females programme was created at Norwich High School for Girls by a small team of staff and a group of young women. It launched with a professional conference event for girls aged 13-15 with the vision of inspiring, educating and empowering the young women in attendance.

Since this initial event, momentum has grown significantly. Previous summits (our biggest annual events), have tackled themes such as ‘Dream it!

Dare it! Do it!’, ‘Building Confidence’, ‘Taking Risks’ and ‘Compassion’. There have also been several bespoke events created by demand, such as a take-over of Aviva, focussed STEM, Arts, enterprise and wellbeing days, and two events for mums and daughters. Central to the programme’s success has been our partnership with Norfolk state schools, who have not only been invited to attend several events, but have actively shaped the programme.

Since its creation, the programme has gathered support from speakers, charities and organisations across the UK – and now we want to take this programme one step further, to change the game and start a movement in girls’ education.

On Friday 21st June 2019, we are shaping our most ambitious event yet. Over 650 girls aged 10-15 from around the country will gather at Chelsea Football Club for our next Summit, aptly entitled ‘Game Changers’. With 40 amazing guests in attendance, we have had the pleasure of discovering game-changers (and game-changers in training), to join us and help those in attendance understand and develop the mindsets and skills to set themselves challenges and develop their confidence. To continue the conversation at the end

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of the day, the event will close with a bespoke event for fathers to join their daughters, covering issues discussed throughout.

If there were a tagline to the IF programme it would definitely be ‘I wish I had had something like this when I was at school!’, as this is what we repeatedly hear from our guests and educators in attendance. Young girls need mentors who pay scant regard to stereotypes, and who manifest leadership, authenticity and self-efficacy.

Programmes such as Inspiring Females are so important for young people, to empower them to become game changers in their own right. The IF programme, created with limited resources by one school with enterprising young women and staff with many other significant day-to-day remits, has now been accessed by well over 2,000 individual girls with nearly 400 guests. The power to create real change lies within our schools. It also lies within the young people themselves, and we all really need to take the time to listen to and support them. l Find out more about Inspiring Females at www.inspiringfemales.org.uk, and Norwich High School for Girls at www.norwichhigh.gdst.net

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A warm welcome to Moving In

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ANILLA would like to welcome Moving In, an award-winning independent family business specialising in residential lettings and property management throughout Norfolk.

Based in Poringland, Moving In is run by husband and wife team Gary and Nikki Jones, who between them have over 40 years’ experience in the property market and are supported by a fully qualified team.

“We pride ourselves on offering a highly professional and friendly service to landlords, tenants and professionals relocating and looking for a new home,” says Nikki. “We take our clients’ needs seriously, because we know there is so much choice out there.”

So what makes Moving In a cut above the rest? “We believe what makes us so special is our superb service. Norfolk is such a wonderful place to live and we are seeing more and more people wanting to relocate here for the wonderful quality of life, countryside, nearby coast and great cities like Norwich. The

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knowledge we have of the area and our numerous contacts means we can work with clients to find exactly the home they want, at the right price, and ensure the move is as seamless as possible.

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OVING home is one of the most stressful things you can do, so clients need to know they are in good hands. We are also a SAFE Agent, meaning that in an unregulated industry we subscribe to a strict code of conduct and working practices.

This gives clients real peace of mind.

“We have a proven track record, having won two gold awards at The ESTAS, the most prestigious estate and letting agent awards in the UK, voted for by our own Landlords and Tenants.”

“There are more professionals than ever before relocating to Norfolk, because it leads the way in so many areas, such as the sciences and creative industries.

This is where we excel, finding homes for people to rent, and of course working closely with

Nikki and Gary Jones and Emily Giles: the Moving In team

landlords across the county.

“There have been some important recent changes in the industry. From the 1st June landlords and their agents are no longer able to charge fees to tenants such as tenancy renewals, reference or credit checks. These costs now need to be met by the landlord – so it will inevitably lead to an increase in rents, and our own fees too. We want to work with both landlords and tenants to ensure a fair compromise is reached. Moving In is confident that any increases made will still make us highly competitive with other property companies.

“If you want to talk about letting your property, or you are looking to move, just pop in for a cuppa and an informal chat – we’d love to meet you. l For more details visit www.movinginnorfolk.co.uk

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Marriage Celebrations Suited for couples who married abroad or elsewhere in the UK and want to gather family and friends back in Norfolk.

The celebration can closely mirror a traditional wedding ceremony with the exchanging of rings and vows.

Renewal of Vows Celebrate your marriage or a special anniversary by saying “I do� again.

Naming Celebrations Welcome a baby or child into the family with our non-religious alternative to a christening. Choose 'supportive adults' to play a key role in your child's life.

All these celebrations can be held in the location of your choice.

You may like to choose one of our licensed venues, the great outdoors or even your own home.

You can make the ceremony personal by choosing what words to say, playing music and having family or friends deliver readings.

Our professional and personable celebrants will give you a day to remember!

Committment Celebrations Celebrate your relationship and committment to each other without having a legal ceremony.

www.celebrateinnorfolk.co.uk

WIN!

WIN

A tasting meal for two at AWARD-WINNING

Stoke Mill Restaurant

Have the talented team at Stoke Mill serve you a delicious 5-course taster meal in the stunning surroundings of the historic watermill over the River Tas.

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nce the home of Colmans mustard, famous all over the world, the mill is now more well-known for its fine dining. All of the food is lovingly prepared by chef patron Andy Rudd who provides customers with a true modern fine dining experience.

Located in the pretty village of Stoke Holy Cross, with easy access to the A140 it is a great location for lunch or dinner with friends, family or business colleagues.

Enter now to be in with a chance of winning this fabulous prize!

HOW TO ENTER

Question: What is the name of the Chef

Patron at Stoke Mill?

Email your entry, stating name, address, daytime telephone number and answer by 10th July to: competitions@vanilla-magazine.co.uk.

Please put ‘Stoke Mill’ in the subject line of your email. Good luck!

Stoke Mill, Mill Road, Stoke Holy Cross, Norwich NR14 8PA For more details call: 01508 493337 email: enquiries@stokemill.co.uk or visit their website: www.stokemill.co.uk

Terms & Conditions: The prize is for a meal for two from the Taster Menu at Stoke Mill Restaurant. The prize includes a 125ml glass of house wine per person The meal must be booked in advance for a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, lunch or dinner. The prize can be used against a larger group when booked in advance. Prize valid until 1st November 2019. The competition closes at midnight on 10.07.19.

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BEAUTY

All-round comfort, care and confidence

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ORWICH dentist Ross Campbell is best known for his dedication to patient care, and offering treatment using the most innovative modern techniques. His aim is to ensure patients are happy, comfortable and confident when they leave his surgery.

Five years ago Ross invested in a Biolase WaterLase – which uses laser energy and water spray – enabling him to offer his patients an even higher level of care. This groundbreaking system not only delivers a gentle, accurate and much less traumatic dental experience than traditional

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methods, but it means Ross can also carry out cosmetic procedures.

“The advantage of this technology is that it can be used for more than just dental procedures. I also carry out cosmetic treatments with the WaterLase, such as the removal of skin tags, blemishes or lumps on the face, and it is all very quick and painless.”

Thanks to even more advances in laser technology, Ross can now carry out facial rejuvenation procedures with the system.

“We can reduce wrinkles, scar tissue and pigmentation. It’s much

less invasive than Botox or fillers, completely drug-free and virtually painless, and in most cases excellent results can be achieved in a single session.

“The aim is not to make dramatic and unnatural changes to the face, but subtle changes which can greatly improve a person’s confidence.”

Ross’ qualifications are impeccable, but he is continually striving to improve and further his professional skills. “I have just graduated with a Masters Degree in Laser Dentistry, which I studied for in Genoa, Italy, over the past two years. It means I have the

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Ross has many patients who have taken advantage of his skills to have cosmetic treatments with the WaterLase.

Edith Cram says: “During a routine dental appointment Ross explained how versatile his WaterLase is and that it could remove skin tags, as well as being used for dental treatment. He offered to remove a small lump on my tongue, and I asked if he could remove a long-term mole on my chin at the same time.

“It’s much less invasive than Botox or fillers, completely drug-free and virtually painless” “I found the procedure very simple, quick and painless, and there was no cutting involved. The wounds healed so quickly that in a few days there was no sign of where they had been, and there is no scarring. I would recommend this treatment to anyone.”

Nicky Barnes says: “Ross told me about his latest technological development which could remove skin tags. Half joking, I pointed to a tag on my neck and suggested he have a look at it there and then. He took me at my word and in no time at all he had removed the tag. It was painless and swift.

Now, a couple of months on, I can’t even remember where the skin tag was.”

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State-ofthe-art: the Waterlase, which uses laser energy and water spray

For several years Kate Battrick had been self conscious about two fleshy lumps on her forehead and nose. “I hated them, and while most people said they didn’t notice them, I knew they were there. I wanted to get them removed, but most of the treatments I looked into seemed very invasive. I talked to Ross and he assured me he could remove the lumps quickly and painlessly with a laser, and he was right.

The procedure was very quick, no more than 15-20 minutes, and all I felt was a slight tingling sensation, not unpleasant at all.

Just 5 days later it was completely healed and there was no evidence

of surgery.

“I am thrilled with Ross and his laser treatment – this is a totally pain free, easy way to have irritating skin blemishes removed.

I recommended it to a good friend and she is equally delighted with the results!”

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ITH THE popularity of aesthetic treatments continuing to soar, more and more practitioners are entering the industry. But the concern is that legally, anyone can inject anyone else… meaning any beautician or even a plumber can obtain dermal filler and inject a patient, with no training. Thankfully, consumers these days are pretty savvy, and here at Vanilla we always recommend you should seek out the highest qualified healthcare professionals to ensure the most impressive and safest results.

One of our ‘go-to’ experts in Norwich would be Dr Ryan Taylor at Norwich Aesthetics Clinic – a surgically-trained NHS doctor who also has his own aesthetics practice in the city. When he’s not working long shifts at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, you can find him

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every other Monday at Pampers Beauty Centre. Providing bespoke aesthetic treatments tailored to the individual, Ryan is gaining a reputation amongst his clients and peers as a highly approachable and caring expert in his field who will put you at ease. He offers a uniquely personal service in a relaxed, friendly and unhurried environment and ensures that every client has direct contact with him at all times.

So what was Ryan’s driving force for moving into aesthetics from general medicine?

“I’ve always been fascinated by aesthetics. The joy, improved self-esteem and self-confidence that a treatment can bring to a client is hugely satisfying and rewarding and drives my passion to provide treatments of the highest standard.

“Since settling back in Norwich

with my young family, I’ve at last had the opportunity to open my own practice with a view to spending more of my time there in the future.”

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Ryan’s philosophy is “less is more” when it comes to aesthetic treatments and he is passionate about creating a natural enhancement that is in

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Indeed many of his clients do not tell their partners or friends that they have had any treatment at all!

It transpires that this young doctor’s number one client is his mum! “Through mum, and her friends, I have gained an even better insight into exactly what women want to achieve with their aesthetic treatments,” says Ryan.

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Joelle Fordham at her practice, BodyFlow Osteopathy in Norwich

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steopathy is a form of hands-on treatment suitable for people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. The profession is quickly growing in popularity due to very high satisfaction rates amongst clients and excellent safety records.

It all started back in 1874, when a physician and surgeon called AT Still became disillusioned with the medicine of the time and started searching for a better way. He noticed that certain diseases and symptoms had patterns

of movement restrictions associated with them, and his early experiments showed that by treating the physical body and restoring movement, symptoms and diseases also improved. This is how osteopathy was born, out of the belief that removing mechanical obstacles would allow the body’s self healing ability to take over.

Osteopaths have always been at the forefront of ‘whole person health care’, following a guiding principle that achieving great things starts with getting the small things right. We have an

integrated understanding of how all the systems of our body work together, and it’s this detailed understanding of how all parts inter-relate that makes us who we are as a profession. Nothing is about the techniques we use, it’s all about the way that we think.

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FINE TUNING SORE BODIES words, if you don’t feel your best, but the NHS has no answer and nothing to offer, this is when you should see an osteopath.

Most osteopaths come to the profession through personal struggles with injury or other health issues, so we understand the frustrations people experience when they are told that there’s nothing wrong with them, but they instinctively know otherwise.

As a professional, nothing gives me more satisfaction than being part of someone’s journey to self-improvement.

Success looks different for everyone: it may be running a marathon after years of injuries, or for someone else it could be going for a short walk having been bed-bound for years.

For others it’s the ability to stay in work and provide for his or her family, or enjoy a round of golf pain-free.

There’s simply no better feeling than seeing the smile on the face of someone who is no longer in pain after years of thinking it was impossible!

Ultimately, osteopathy is all about improving quality of life and making each of us a better person during this journey we call life. ■ Within 24/7 Fitness, Wherry Road, Riverside, Norwich (Opposite Train Station) t: 01603 327223 e: reception@bodyflowosteo.com www.bodyflowosteopathy.com

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Talking about Misalignment

BY JOELLE FORDHAM MOst(DO) BODY FLOW OSTEOPATHY Misalignment is a term we use to describe a posture that is not completely symmetrical.

You may notice that one hip is higher, that you walk on one trouser leg but not the other, that your bra strap keeps falling to one side, that your head is tilted in photographs, etc.

People often describe it as feeling “wonky” or “out of line” but without being able to describe the specifics.

Misalignment can set the scene for various aches and pains to manifest anywhere in the body: from foot pain to headaches and anything in between.

Symptoms often move from site to site and can vary from day to day.

Being misaligned means that the muscles and joints are not in an optimal position to function effectively, which requires more energy. This is typically described as a sensation of feeling stiff, weak and tired.

but what they are really experiencing is the effects of unbalanced biomechanics and asymmetrical movements.

Our treatment approach is gentle and effective and our new clients often comment on how at ease they felt, having initially been apprehensive about booking an appointment.

Don’t wait to be in pain before seeking help: contact us today!

In my experience, most people wait for a long time before seeing an osteopath.

Symptoms are put down to getting old or being unfit,

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e spend a great deal of time in our kitchens and bathrooms, so when we want to upgrade, or add value to our homes, these are the spaces we tend to focus on most closely.

Mark Cullum, manager of Concept Bathrooms & Kitchens, located next to Sprowston Retail Park in Norwich, knows this only too well. The company has over 40 years combined experience of creating beautiful, stylish bathrooms and kitchens, so he and his team have seen a fashion trend or two come and go.

But what are people looking for Designer radiators and industrial chic these days in their new kitchen or finishes are available, making use bathroom, what’s in? of concrete effects, copper and “Interesting times! Because anthracite. it seems as if everything is “Having said all of that, good fashionable at the moment, clean lines of minimalistic and this is reflected in the ever contemporary themes and colours increasing wide choices available,” are still a winner, with wall hung Mark tells us.

“In bathrooms, though traditional furniture, and designer radiators on the ascendancy, regardless of has never really gone away, there which rooms they are fitted in. seems to be a resurgence lately “Shower wall panels are a with plenty of furniture options to daily conversation for use in the compliment the classical pottery shower, overbath or splashbacks in and taps. This has been helped by kitchens. Easy to install, waterproof the introduction of grey, a colour and wipe clean. still very much part of current “In kitchens, clean lines are design in bathrooms and kitchens. again important, with many shades “The Retro style is proving of grey still selling well. New and popular, a throw back to the 1950’s interesting finishes such as Indigo with a modern twist, making use blue interest me. of bright and cheerful light wood “Seamless solid surface timber effects and shades of green. worktops with a slim profile add “Industrial and architectural

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something special to your kitchen, along with a wide range of feature packed integrated appliances.

“The beauty of Concept Bathroom and Kitchens is that we can and do create all these styles and looks using our vast wealth of experience and knowledge to turn your dreams into reality.

“We can offer a huge range both supply only or installed and we guarantee great quality at an affordable price.

“Just come and have a look around our showroom and you will be inspired.” l For more info, go to www.conceptnorwich.co.uk or call 01603 787578.

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QUESTION: I’ve just moved into a house decorated in 1980-1990s style, wall to wall terracotta and colourful glazed tiles, I think the Mediterranean look was the thing! We are keen to redecorate, and greys and neutrals spring to mind. How can I avoid falling into the same trap as our predecessors as I want the style to be long-lasting?

If there’s a particular colour you really want to use bring it in using easy-tochange items such as cushions and throws

ANSWER: It’s so hard to create a scheme that

won’t date at some point especially if you an ardent follower of trends and fashions. But there are a few things you can do to try and avoid giving the whole house a date stamp. It’s important to remember that your tastes will change over time anyway so it’s going to be easier in the long run if you keep the background as neutral as possible and emphasise your home’s natural architectural details if it has them. Then you can add some vintage or antique pieces to give a more timeless feel.

Don’t invest money into big items like a sofa or window treatments with on-trend fabrics if you are not prepared to replace them in 5 years.

Trends are anything but timeless and they pretty much have built-in expiry dates. That said, you can still be fashionable in small doses. For instance, if there’s a particular colour you really want to use bring it in using easy-to-change items such as cushions and throws and bedlinens.

Don’t invest money into big items with ontrend fabrics stay neutral

The goal in designing and decorating your home should always be to create a space that makes you feel happy and reflects you and your lifestyle. That means that your home should be filled with things you love – regardless of whether they are trendy. l For ideas on how you can accessorise a room or for any interior design queries contact Holly at Salt Interiors: info@saltinteriors.co.uk

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AKING has never been so popular, and our passion for being creative in the kitchen is a wonderful step back in time to when everyone made their own cakes and bread. It’s not just fun for everyone, including the kids, but homemade everything tastes so much better!

Liz Clancy, owner of The Kitchenary Cookshop in Taverham, knows only too well the power and the passion of baking. She has been running the shop for 28 years and the impressive range of bakeware, mixing bowls, saucepans, whisks, dishes, cake tins, thermometers, crockery and glassware makes it a paradise for both the professional and amateur cook.

The Kitchenary Cookshop is part of the Taverham Craft & Country Shopping Centre, which has 12 exclusive outlets including a garden centre, shops selling shoes, clothing, furniture and gifts, a cafe and much more.

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complex is a huge advantage for us, because it really makes this a destination for all the family,” says Liz. “Mum can come to The Kitchenary to buy things for the kitchen, dad can go to the garden centre, and they can all have lunch in the cafe afterwards. It’s a very convenient way to shop, especially at the weekend when everyone wants a fun day out, there’s plenty for the kids to do and the free parking is a huge advantage. With the NDR now open it’s really easy to get here as well.”

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IZ has seen a few changes in the past 28 years, not only the explosion in the popularity of home baking, but the global issue of the waste we all produce – particularly plastic – and she is keen to do as much as possible to help her customers to be more sustainable.

“We are doing a lot on the eco side and selling more products that are reusable and recyclable.

For example we now only sell

paper straws, and we stock Bees Wax Wrap, which can be used again and again instead of paper. We also sell bamboo cups and cutlery, which are reusable, baking parchment that can be recycled, and foil made from old aircraft. These things cost a little more, of course, but the overall benefit to the planet cannot be underestimated, and they are proving very popular with our customers.

“Self sufficiency is right on trend and more and more of our customers want to make their own jam, beer and wine, not only because it’s fun, but because they want to be self sufficient and sustainable. We totally support this and The Kitchenary has everything they need to make it happen.” l The Kitchenary Cookshop,

Taverham Craft & Country Shopping Centre, Fir Covert Rd, Taverham NR8 6HT 01603 261932 www.kitchenary.co.uk

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am & Arrow Interiors & Lifestyle shop is part of the Strattons story in Swaffham, Norfolk. Strattons Hotel is a family run boutique hotel, restaurant and café deli which opened in 1990 and has long been recognised as a peaceful and romantic destination with unique interiors, original art and delicious food.

Opening an Interiors shop in 2018 was a natural progression; you can expect to see items from the shop within the hotel bedrooms and take home a slice of Strattons!

Bam & Arrow is an eclectic mix of contemporary and antique with influences from Scandinavia and maximalism. You can explore a collection of gift ideas with local artists greetings cards; British vegan candles; handmade jewellery and kitchen ware and be inspired by one off antiques, art, ethically sourced taxidermy and a small stock of unique furniture.

There is an on-site café deli

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CoCoes open daily serving a large selection of homemade cakes, breakfast, brunch, lunch and takeaway or you can book into the hotel for traditional afternoon tea from £16.50pp with a monthly themed menu, all made in house by the talented chefs at Strattons – giving you another reason to visit us in Swaffham!

Strattons is hidden behind the main shop fronts in Swaffham with Bam & Arrow and the café deli CoCoes on-site, there is no parking however there is ample available in the town of Swaffham only a minutes’ walk away.

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Thursday 10am – 4pm Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday 11am – 4pm Follow them on Instagram:  @bamandarrow www.strattonshotel.com

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

No-one understands this better than Mike Read, of Perfect Plantings, a landscape garden company in Norwich. For over 20 years, Mike has been designing and creating gardens of every style and type – from traditional to contemporary.

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

People want to spend more time living and entertaining outdoors in a natural environment, so they want their garden and house to share a theme. They are no longer completely separate spaces.”

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

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

“These days a lot of people want low maintenance gardens, and there is huge demand for artificial lawns, because it looks just like real grass, but requires very little care. Our younger customers prefer architectural, exotic plants with large fronds, such as ornamental grasses, palms and bamboo. Again, these are very easy to care for and you can achieve some fantastic colour combinations with different foliage without using flowers. For those who do like some blooms, larger

blocks of flowering perennials create a splash of colour without the work.

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

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

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OPENING 6TH JULY

5, ORFORD STREET NORWICH NR1 3LE Wednesday to Saturday: 12pm – 10pm Sunday: 12pm – 4.30pm Book online at www.benolirestaurant.com

• Excellent cuisine • Relaxed surroundings • Fine dining and personal service

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TheFoodie Norfolk Gin on tap Fans of one of Norfolk’s best-loved artisan gins can now keep their empty bottles topped up, as Norfolk Gin has launched a new re-filling service at Jarrold.

Simply take an empty bottle into store, and have it re-filled with

more delicious Norfolk Gin, for £37; a £5 saving on the price of a full, large bottle, while helping to reduce waste too. Lovingly handmade in Norwich – juniperled with floral and citrus notes that work together in perfect harmony – Norfolk Gin is smooth, delicious and very easy-drinking.

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Treats at Strattons JUNE ‘UNDER THE SEA’ THEMED AFTERNOON TEA

A fun themed ‘Under the Sea’ traditional afternoon tea is available throughout June (excluding Father’s day weekend). Enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, scones, strawberry & elderflower gateau; baked cherry & vanilla cheesecake, and chocolate & hazelnut croquant. £16.50pp.

15 & 16 JUNE FATHER’S DAY 007 AFTERNOON TEA

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Yorkshire puds, ham with mustard mayo and smoked salmon with cucumber sandwiches as well as delicious cheese scones; strawberry & elderflower gateau, chocolate & hazelnut croquant and lemon gin shots at £21pp.

16 JUNE FATHER’S DAY & BRUNCH

Strattons restaurant will be running a special Father’s day set price menu on Sunday 16th June from 6.30pm with 2 courses for £15pp and 3 for £20pp.

Booking is essential, please visit strattonshotel.com or call 01760 723845.

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Coming to Norwich City Centre this summer, Benoli is an independently owned Italian restaurant that focuses on authentic Italian and local ingredients, cooked with skill and care. It promises to be a “vibrant Italian trattoria style bar for casual dining, inventive cocktails and an extensive wine list.” For a more intimate dining experience, book they have a private dining room for exclusive parties of up to 8 people. Benoli is owned by chef patron Oliver Boon who has returned to Norwich after 10 years training in London for some of the best chefs in the country.

Including Gordon Ramsay and Michel Roux Jnr. He also made the top three on the 2012 series of BBC’s Masterchef: The Professionals!

Benoli is due to open 6th July.

Book online at benolirestaurant.com

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Adnams First Rate gin, Martini Rosso and Campari, or try the fabulously glamourous Vodka Martini with Adnams Longshore vodka, dry vermouth, served dirty or clean, shaken or stirred. Of course, there’s a gin menu – the Rising Sun gin, (served here with Fevertree elderflower tonic, ginger and lime) is made using rye grown

by Jonathan Adnams at his farm a mile away, with the addition of Japanese matcha tea, lemongrass and a special blend of botanicals.

The starters are inventive and delicious. Scorched mackerel was divine, on top of a pile of mackerel tartare with kimchi and soy gel.

The cured loin of beef was served with pickled prune, mizuna, lemon olive oil and parmesan.

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OUTHWOLD is the star of the Suffolk seaside, and The Swan its landmark hotel, with a beautiful building dating back to the 1600s. The Adnams family bought The Swan back in 1872, opening their eponymous and now worldfamous brewery at the same time.

With such a prestigious

past, Adnams are renowned for their future-thinking ethical and ecologically considerate approach to everything they do. And there’s no time like the present to visit The Swan as the newly-refurbished Still Room, a beautifully inviting brasserie epitomises this Adnams spirit of a strong heritage, with copper light fittings, a vintage inspired mirrored bar, the warm glow of amber, dark green walls and lavish gilt framed portraits, as a backdrop to a very modern menu and an array of inventive Adnams tipples.

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Jerusalem artichoke soup is accompanied by a smoked egg yolk, pear and truffle. Ceviche of skrei cod comes with pomelo dressing and an avocado sorbet.

There’s confit of duck leg pastilla with duck liver parfait, rhubarb and tarragon. The butternut squash parfait is served with sherry vinegar, pickled mushroom, pine nut and a dry hop lager crisp.

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AIN COURSES are similarly clever cooking, expertly executed with great attention to detail and flavour. This is no ordinary steak and fries – chargrilled aged ribeye of beef is served with bone marrow, watercress, melted onion, triple cooked chips and a

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whipped Bearnaise sauce. Roast Suffolk chicken breast has a parsley crumb, cannellini beans, charred leek, confit tomatoes and wild garlic. Torched Wester Ross salmon is with pak choi, mushrooms, spring onions, tamarigel, kombu dashi broth.

Pan fried fillet of seabass is with charred and pickled purple sprouting broccoli, smoked almond, buttermilk and apple dill oil.

The desserts are startingly beautiful too. Ginger panacotta with rhubarb, pistachio and buttermilk sorbet was so light yet lavish. Orange tart was piquant and sweet with burnt orange, caramel and a rye whiskey ice cream.

Warm apple and date tart is served with sour apple gel and Adnams

Broadside ice cream. White chocolate mousse with almond dacquoise and limoncello espuma.

The Adnams experience at The Swan is a joy. The dining room glamour makes eating here a very special occasion, at affordable prices. The relaxed and stylish setting and the thoughtful attention to detail in the menu, presentation and service make for a very memorable meal and adds yet extra sparkle to Southwold’s (and Adnams) Suffolk star status.

Highly recommended.

REVIEW: LOUISE CULLEN

The Swan, Market Place, Southwold IP18 6EG 01502 722186 www.theswansouthwold.co.uk

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MODERN PUB DINING Fresh, seasonal food.

Local suppliers. Seasonal produce.

Finalist – Great British Pub Awards 2018 Finalist – Norfolk Food & Drink Awards 2018

THE STREET, LYNG, NORFOLK NR9 5AL

www.thefoxatlyng.co.uk • 01603 872316 We serve food Tuesday-Saturday: Noon – 9pm Sunday: 12 – 4pm & 5pm – 8pm

A family run pub in the heart of Norwich’s Golden Triangle. Nick & Lesley Pears bring to the community a great little local pub that caters for everyone...

In the heart of Wroxham lays a beautiful and unique waterside venue with its authentic 50’s Retro Bar & Lounge area upstairs. With stunning views of the broads and your own bar its perfect for any occasion, Parties, special occasions, corporate and social gatherings.

Bespoke menus available

Dog friendly, family friendly, a great drinks offer and now serving food!

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Yes Chef!

These beautiful classic patisserie, by Jules Hetherton Executive Chef at Strattons, are true works of art!

Raspberry & Vanilla Mille Feuille SERVES 4

Puff pastry 250g strong flour 30g butter 125ml cold water 1 tsp lemon juice 150g butter shaped into a 2cm square and chilled

1 Sift the flour into a bowl and rub in the 30g butter, add the water and lemon juice and bring together. Knead the dough lightly for a minute until firm and

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elastic.

2 Roll out the dough to form a rectangle twice as long as it is broad, 2cm thick.

Place the square 150g butter at one end of the dough, then fold the dough back over to enclose it. Seal the edges with your fingers.

3 Turn the pastry so the sealed end is on your right, then roll it out in a length 1 cm thick, dust the work surface regularly with flour, it should be 4 times long as it is broad and form a neat, precise rectangle. Fold as above. This is your first turn, leave to rest for 30 minutes in the fridge. Repeat the rolling and

folding process 2 more times.

Chill for 1 hour before using.

4 Preheat the oven to 200°c. Roll the puff pastry into a rectangle 1 cm thick, prick all over with a fork and dust generously with icing sugar, place on a tray lined with greaseproof paper and then place another piece of greaseproof on top of the puff pastry and then another tray on top of that.

5 Bake for 15 minutes and then take the tray and greaseproof off the top and bake for another 5 – 10 minutes until golden.

6 Allow to cool and then cut into 12 equal rectangles.

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Chantilly cream 250ml double cream ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp icing sugar

Vanilla pastry cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 egg yolks 60g caster sugar 20g plain flour

1 Place the milk into a pan with the vanilla and bring to the boil.

Whisk the egg yolks, sugar and flour together in a bowl and whisk into the hot liquid.

2 Return to the pan and on a medium heat bring the mixture to the boil whilst whisking and boil for 2 minutes until smooth and thick.

3 Transfer the mixture into a bowl and allow to cool before using. Spoon into a piping bag.

To assemble: 2 punnets of fresh raspberries

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1 Place all the ingredients into a bowl and whisk until firm peaks form, place into a piping bag with a star nozzle.

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1 Place one piece of pastry onto a plate and pipe 2 lines of pastry cream over the top, place 6 raspberries on top in a row, place another piece of pastry over the raspberries. Pipe 8 bulbs of Chantilly cream in rows on this piece of puff pastry.

Place the third layer of puff pastry gently on top of the Chantilly cream. Pipe a bulb of Chantilly cream on the top edge and decorate with a raspberry, spun sugar and chocolate.

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SPARKLING WINE 2015 £21.60

Here in Norfolk we are lucky as we are fortunate to have a thriving wine industry. South Pickenham is a huge estate near Swaffham and they have just over 6 acres with vines. They make white and sparkling wines and organise vineyard tours and tastings. The white wines are light and fresh, very balanced acidity and soft citrus flavours. The 2014 is still drinking well and for a hot summers evening is perfect with light meats or quiche. Do not serve it too chilled as it will ruin the overall balance of the wine (in the UK, when it gets hot, we chill our wines to the extreme). The wine has a fairly short finish, which encourages you to drink more, and why not at £10.95 a bottle from Tastebuds Wines?

South Pickenham also makes a sparkling wine – refreshing, so perfect for celebrations but also for just drinking. The 2012 vintage is still excellent but the new 2015 is something different. In 2012 they planted some Chardonnay vines and those grapes are now part of the 2015 vintage. This additional grape gives the wine more finesse and a softer finish.

A hint of brioche and butter makes this wine so drinkable. Drink from hand-washed clean flutes, and see the bubbles rush to the top to give a perfect mousse. Cheaper than Champagne, but with the same visual effect, and a perfect taste. £21.60 from Tastebuds Wines.

All wines are available from Tastebuds Wines Limited.

Call 01603 713925 for an appointment to visit our warehouse or order online at tastebudswines.co.uk

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PROFILE FOOD

Chris Coughlan

Scoops in a class of their own!

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UMMER’S HERE and the time is right… for eating ice cream! And there’s no better choice than our own Norwich-based Lakenham Creamery, makers of the most mouthwatering traditional ice cream.

Their gourmet Norfolk County range comes in 30 gorgeous flavours such as Almond Toffee Crunch, Stem Ginger and Mascarpone & Fig, and they also make the famous Aldous Traditional Ice Cream – using fresh milk straight from local farms – for nearly 100 years.

With ice cream more popular than ever before, Lakenham Creamery has the ‘wow’ factor that people want... in cone loads!

Owner Chris Coughlan and his team are constantly developing new flavours, engaging with the public by running competitions and winning prestigious awards along the way.

“We have run several very successful competitions where we ask the public to suggest new flavours. In 2016 the winner was

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Gooseberry & Elderflower, and in 2018 the new winning flavour was Rhubarb & Custard, which was submitted by Gary from Cambridge.

“We’ve been working hard to develop this flavour and we’re delighted that it’s available now at local stockists. It encapsulates all that is brilliant about local food!”

COMPETITION TIME

This summer, Lakenham Creamery are holding a different competition, called ‘Win Some Amazing Ice Cream Summer Competition 2019’. Chris says: “We’re asking people to submit a photo to #LoveNorfolkCounty showing either them or their family eating from one of our Norfolk County tubs. They need to show the flavour or, if they are eating from a cone, tell us where they bought the ice cream, e.g.

John’s Rock Shop at Quayside in Wells, or Stall 8 on Norwich Market.

“We want people to wax lyrical about our amazing Norfolk County Fresh Cream Ice Creams – we are winners of 32 Gold Great Taste Awards after all! We will pick a winning photograph for each month until September, and winners will each receive 6 of our Gourmet Norfolk County 500ml Luxury Tubs. This is an Instagram based competition, so entrants need to follow our Instagram (@lakenham_ creamery) so they can enter.”

The shelves at Lakenham Creamery are stuffed with awards – those 32 Gold Great Taste Awards are proof of their pedigree. “We picked up another one in 2018 for our French Vanilla favour. We know we are the best, but this proves we really are the connoisseurs choice.” ● To enter the competition go to lakenhamcreamery.co.uk

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GRILL ♦ TAPAS ♦ STEAKS ♦ SEAFOOD ♦ WINE ♦ COCKTAILS

MODERN PUB DINING Fresh, seasonal food. Local suppliers.

Seasonal produce.

PORTUGUESE RESTAURANT Launching our NEW TAPAS lunch menu – 7th June. Order a few light bites or try a selection to share with friends.

For those with more time order a main from our chargrill... sit back... relax and enjoy the ambience and great service!

MAIN ROAD, NORTH TUDDENHAM, NORFOLK NR20 3DJ

www.thelodge-tuddenham.co.uk • 01362 638466 Tuesdays to Saturdays: 12 – 9pm Sunday: 12 – 3pm (closed from 4pm). Closed Mondays.

01603 764 441

bookings@jorgesrestaurant.co.uk www.jorgesrestaurant.co.uk

Get out! ainment in June & July

Head Out Not Home

NOT-TO-MISS EVENTS Norwich SUNDAY 16 JUNE

Norwich Food & Drink Festival The bounty of the county will be on show in the heart of Norwich when the Proudly Norfolk Food & Drink Festival returns.

More than 60 producers will descend on the city centre for the event.

Activities begin at 10am with the area in and around the Forum being transformed into a combination of farmers' market, deli, cafe, bar and entertainment arena.

There will be opportunities to sample Norfolk-made goodies and plenty of street food options.

The Forum, Millennium Plain 26-27 JUNE

Royal Norfolk Show The Royal Norfolk Show is the UK’s largest two-day

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Fashion show at the Royal Norfolk Show

county Show. The Show is a great celebration of food, farming and the countryside. intu Chapelfield has once again teamed up with the RNS in search of this year’s best dressed show-goers.

On both days of the Show stewards and style spotters will be on the look-out for the most striking outfits and sensational hats at Norfolk’s social event of the summer. Buy advanced discounted tickets online now: Two day ticket £34, adult £22, children £8. www.royalnorfolkshow.co.uk

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

5-8pm Thursday Evenings

Houghton UNTIL 29 SEPTEMBER

Henry Moore at Houghton Hall: Nature and Inspiration

This exhibition will include several monumental outdoor pieces in the grounds of the house, as well as a selection of smaller works, models and etchings, which will be shown in the ground floor gallery spaces.

Tickets £18 (Students £10, Free to Under 17s) www.houghtonhall.com

Great Yarmouth 12, 13 & 28 JUNE 4, 10, 18, 25 & 30 JULY

5 JULY-6 SEPTEMBER

Summer Afternoon Racing

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

At Great Yarmouth Racecousre they offer an informal and very welcoming environment with plenty of facilities for all the family. Free admission under 18s when accompanied by an adult.

Gates open at noon Tickets: £14-£41

Head Out Not Home

Houghton Hall

Holt 21-27 JULY

Holt Festival The Festival brings a vast range of outstanding events to North Norfolk.

Highlights include Sir Martyn Lewis, Toyah, Nigel Havers, Sir Tim Waterstone, Terry Waite, Britten oboe Quartet and Georgie Fame.

For full details and to book tickets head to www.holtfestival.org

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TAKING CENTRE STAGE IN THE HEART OF NORWICH

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Educating Rita

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Norwich Theatre Royal highlights

Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel – an international phenomenon selling over twenty million worldwide – and starring Samantha Womack and Oliver Farnworth, this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment.

Tickets £10-£45

10-15 JUNE

Educating Rita Starring Stephen Tomkinson and Jessica Johnson.

When married hairdresser Rita enrols on a university course to expand her horizons, little does she realise where the journey will take her. Her tutor Frank is a frustrated poet, brilliant academic and dedicated drinker, who’s less than enthusiastic about taking Rita on, but the two soon realise how much they have to teach each other.

This hilarious and heartwarming comedy won the Olivier award when it was produced in London’s West End by the RSC and was adapted into the multi award-winning film which starred Julie Walters and Michael Caine.

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Girl on the Train

16 & 17 JULY

Matilda The Musical Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

7.30pm. £10-£58.50 For more information go to theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

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19-27 JULY NORWICH PLAYERS

21-29 JUNE NORWICH PLAYERS

A View From The Bridge

by Agatha Christie

When their Sicilian cousins Marco and Rodolpho illegally enter the land of free, Eddie Carbone, his wife, and orphaned niece Catherine discover that freedom comes at a price.Eddie's jealous mistrust exposes a deep, unspeakable secret – one from which there can be no escape.

Miller's classic about the dark side of the American Dream is stripped back to its muscular roots in this fresh, compelling production that reunites director Jez Pike with actor Nick Meir as Eddie Carbone, following last year's production of Jerusalem at The Maddermarket.

2.30pm/7.30pm Tickets from £8

Towards Zero

When Lady Tressilian invites her ward for a long weekend at her seaside home, she’s surprised to discover he’s bringing both his old flame and his current wife. The atmosphere turns from awkward to decidedly deathly when a brutal murder interrupts the house party. A local police inspector and his holidaying uncle, Superintendant Battle, must unravel a mystery that will draw them into the dark psychology of jealousy and revenge.

This version of the nailbiting thriller was adapted for the stage in 1945 but only discovered four years ago in a pile of dusty old papers.

2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets from £8

by Arthur Miller

For more information go to www.maddermarket.co.uk

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TAKING CENTRE STAGE IN THE HEART OF NORWICH

maddermarket.co.uk 01603 620917

Caitlin Moran

Clare Grogan

ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

SUNDAY 7 JULY

Norwich Theatre Royal highlights

Watch Aljaž Škorjanec, Giovanni Pernice and Gorka Marquez, giants of the ballroom and Latin world battle it out on the dance floor. £10-£22.50. 7.30pm

SUNDAY 16 JUNE

Al Murray

Citizens of Hope and Glory! Our new tomorrow beckons. A new tomorrow that smells reassuringly of yesterday, but with wifi.

One last heave and we will be there. And when the going gets tough the tough get going. Although the going won’t get tough and anyone who tells you it is going to be tough is lying.

8pm Tickets £28.50 WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE

John Barrowman

This summer, entertainer extraordinaire John Barrowman will tour England, Scotland, and Wales celebrating his 30 years on stage and screen with favourite songs and fabulous stories from his life and career.

Tickets £10-£56

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Here Come The Boys

For more information go to www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Norwich Playhouse WEDNESDAY 10 JULY

Caitlin Moran: How To Be Famous You’d better be ready for an evening of slightly excessive drinking, and a whole lot of truth about camel-toes, #metoo, why the Beatles were secretly girls, the Nineties, sexual shame, pornography, how - exactly - to be famous Don’t miss this chance to join inimitable writer Caitlin Moran as she dives into a hilarious and thought-provoking evening of all things famous, and feminist, in this laugh-out-loud event.

Tickets £25

Epic Studios FRIDAY 8 JUNE

Ska Face

2019 sees the 40th anniversary of the 2 Tone revolution that swept the UK revitalising the dance grooves of traditional SKA music of the 1960’s with the Post-Punk energy. the UK’s best 2 Tone tribute act SKA FACE are taking to the road to bring back the heady days of the initial 2 Tone Tour from 1979, featuring the classic hits from the bands that changed the face of music forever.

Tickets £12-£15 SATURDAY 22 JUNE

Altered Images & Guests The singer and actress Clare Grogan (Gregory’s Girl, Skins) started her 30-year long career as in highly-acclaimed new wave outfit: Altered Images, selling millions of records topping charts in several countries.

After an eighteen-year gap in performing, Clare

Martin Kemp

has been persuaded to sing the bands’ hits again and continues to play in front of huge and enthusiastic crowds.

Tickets £17 THURSDAY 11 JULY

Guana Bats

The Guana Batz are an English psychobilly band that was formed in 1982 in Feltham, West London.

It was one of the first psychobilly bands and is considered influential to its scene.

Tickets £17 SATURDAY 27 JULY

Martin Kemp’s Back to the 80s’ Party Martin Kemp’s ‘Back to the 80s’ party is heading to Norwich! The Spandau Ballet star will be taking to the decks spinning all the best of the hits from the 80’s, presenting the biggest 80’s night to hit Norwich this summer!

Tickets £16-£20 For more information and to book go to www.epic-tv.com

Vanilla June/July 2019

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British Mouldings 8 Hurricane Way, Norwich 01603 980444

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Alchemista Coffee Co. 4 St. Gregory’s Alley, Norwich 01603 624218 Amika 32 Red Lion St, Aylsham 01263 734548 Baker Rhodes 1 Grange Farm, North Walsham, NR28 0LT 01263 733455 Bam & Arrow Strattons Hotel, 2 Ash Close, Swaffham 01760 723845

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Jarrolds 1-11 London St, Norwich 01603 660661 www.jarrold.co.uk John Lewis & Partners All Saints Green, Norwich 01603 660021

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Salt Interior Design 07714 321987 www.saltinteriors.co.uk Sonkai Jewellers 16 Dove St, Norwich 01603 625533 The Stock Shop N&N Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich 01603 286286 The Style Show 8 Eaton Street, Eaton, Norwich 01603 393286 The Tannery 12-14 Exchange St, Norwich 01603 661600 Tastebuds Wines 30 Norwich Rd, Strumpshaw, Norwich NR13 4AG 01603 713925 Thorns DIY 22 Exchange St, Norwich 01603 622891

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Rebecca Bone Norfolk Yarn

My City Life they realise this they are hooked. Very satisfying for everyone, including me.

Rebecca Bone is the owner of Norfolk Yarn, a familyrun shop in Norwich selling a unique collection of hand knitting yarns, spinning equipment, wool, fabrics and threads. The shop also runs knitting, crocheting and spinning courses. Rebecca has been running the business for 15 years and is supported by husband Paul, mother Christine and daughter Caitlin.

What do you like to do when you’re not working?

I garden, work on our house renovation project, I love walking, and of course I’m being creative at home, too – knitting, making things and also hand dyeing, which is a skill I have developed and which I hope to offer soon as a teaching class.

How did you get into the world of crafting?

What makes Norfolk Yarn so special?

We pride ourselves on stocking yarns that you can’t find anywhere else. I always prefer natural fibres, so our range is wool, cotton, linen, silk and alpaca, with a few blends. Quality is key for me, I revel in working with the most beautiful materials, such as

What do you love about Norwich?

Kaffe Fassett's gorgeous cotton fabrics, and this is what we offer customers. But it’s not always the most expensive, we have something to suit every pocket. I think the experience and knowledge I offer is also unusual. I can both advise and inspire people, help them to use yarns and material in the right way to achieve the best results.

What is the most enjoyable part of your job?

Definitely teaching people new things. Most Saturdays we run classes here, either taught by me or others – we are lucky to have the wonderful crochet designer Sue Maton at the moment. Everyone is capable of making something, and once

The city centre is very special with The Lanes and all the quirky boutiques. There is so much going on and it’s the independent shops that make it a unique place with such a wonderful personality. The market, the theatres, cinemas, everything is great. We are spoiled for choice.

What are your hidden gems in the city?

Imelda’s shoe shop on Lower Goat Lane, Strangers Coffee House does the best coffee and cake, and Angels Crystals in the Guildhall makes beautiful stuff. I am always there! ■ Norfolk Yarn, 11 Pottergate, Norwich NR2 1DS t: 01603 927034 www.norfolkyarn.co.uk

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I learned to knit, sew and crochet from an early age, so being creative is second nature to me. My mother had a smallholding where she kept Shetland sheep and Angora rabbits, and I learned to spin these wonderful materials as well. We are very lucky that in Norfolk there is a very active spinners and weavers scene, so these amazing skills are still very much alive.

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