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If the idea of jewellery in fashion excites you, a visit to Tilletts is a must!

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Visit Trollbeads Norwich Our new concept jewellery store Opening mid October!

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Welcome to Autumn... ...and the transition from summer to winter – the nights are getting darker earlier so time to batten down the hatches and cosy up with your copy of Vanilla.

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Check out our Autumn fashion MUST HAVES from boutiques on your doorstep. Plus let us take you on a tour of the Royal Arcade and its hidden gems.

WE HAVE PRIZES GALORE! You can win an amazing array of gifts from the Royal Arcade worth over £500, silver bracelets from Trollbeads, a gorgeous Decléor facial at John Lewis, Sunday Lunch for two and a NCFC home shirt!

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11 OCTOBER 2015 If you are a curious bride who is looking for an unusual wedding inspiration and alternative wedding ideas – The Oxnead Wedding Show is for you. The event will open its doors at Oxnead Hall, near Aylsham, from 10am and you will be able to enjoy wedding planning with some of the best and unusual wedding suppliers in Norfolk while sipping a glass of bubbly, listening to some music and trying out some amazing wedding food. For more information visit www.norfolkbrides.co.uk

newsonthestreet ....and on the Norwich Grapevine NEW-LOOK FASHION FLOOR AT JARROLDS It’s been worth the wait and if you haven’t been already get down to the new womenswear floor at Jarrolds and admire the glory around you. The work took 10 weeks to complete and is aimed to appeal to shoppers of all ages, from grandmothers to teenagers. Find out more on page 23.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR! The hit show which changed the face of musical theatre and became a global smash hit is on its way to Norwich Theatre Royal. The brand new production of Jesus Christ Superstar is set to take to the stage with a cast made up of topclass performing talent. When the show, penned

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Trollbeads are working with franchise partners, Aurum Jewellers, to open the first Trollbead concept store in the region. The store, on the corner of Bedford Street and Swan Lane, will have a cutting edge design, offering customers an innovative experience of the product and give them the chance to try combinations of the jewellery at so called “play tables”. In addition, regular events and meet ups will be held so collectors can come together and share their collections and experiences.

The new shop will open mid October with a grand launch party planned for Saturday 31st October.

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SHOPPING

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AN ARCADIA OF SHOPPING DELIGHTS The Royal Arcade is a one-stop shop for city fashionistas

BY SHEREE HANNA

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here is a buzz about the Royal Arcade in the are now there are moves afoot to enhance the Royal Arcade’s shopping experience, by the recently heart of Norwich’s city centre which is fast formed Tenant Association, which is seeking to gaining a reputation as a one-stop shop for embellish its already considerable ambience and stylish fashionistas. plan to launch its own dedicated website.

If you are looking for an on-trend and individual Nicole Pugh, owner of homewares shop Berrys new outfit, a beautiful, Italian luxury-leather & Grey and a member of the Tenant Association’s handbag and a contemporary piece of jewellery to committee, said: “This is a very special, complement your new look then you can find it all customised property which needs a lot of care and under the elegant Victorian arch. consideration, so we have been working closely with Equally, discover the perfect finishing touch the landlords and agents to make the most of what for your home in the form of the very latest in it has to offer. interior design from decorative hanging hearts at just £1.99 to stunning sofas bound to make your girlfriend’s jaw drop in admiration or, let’s be FEEL THE ENERGY honest, jealousy.

Nicole says the Royal Arcade offered the right kind Latest fashions and accessories from Aluna J, of energy for her interiors business, which has fine leather goods from The Tannery, jewellery from already struck a chord with those homeowners long-established Abraxas and new-kid-on-thelooking for something different. block Simply Pearls, and homewares from Berrys “Buying for the autumn/winter season has been & Grey sit alongside other independent stores exciting as this year it is going to be all about copper offering a plethora of goods from children’s toys to and metallic, minimalist and geometric design and French macarons. lots of luxury throws including metallic hides and Once you have shopped until you drop and are in need of refreshment you can “It is beautiful and in the heart of choose between scrumptious tea, cake or Norwich, not to be missed really” light meals at Marmalades or go Italian for Jenny Maddocks, Abraxas Jewellery lunch at the city branch of Jamie Oliver’s renowned restaurant chain.

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A trip to the exquisite and historic Royal Arcade, undoubtedly the jewel in the crown of the city’s retail centre, offers something to suit all pockets along with specialised and individual service.

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Scandinavian designs,” she enthused.

Jenny Maddocks, owner of the long-established and well-loved city jewellery store Abraxas, also believes the Royal Arcade is set apart by its diverse group of independent traders.

She said: “It is an amazing building and I like to think it represents a destination for good-quality

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independents. It is beautiful and in the heart of Norwich, not to be missed really.”

Many locals have excitedly unwrapped an Abraxas box on Christmas morning and Jenny is rightly proud of the store’s solid reputation for beautiful, individually crafted jewellery.

She has also ensured her shop has moved with the times and today the fabulous jewellery on offer aims to reflect the customer’s demand for unique and contemporary designs from all over the world.

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Owners of Aluna J, sisters Lisa Morgan and Jo Lockwood, are also excited as they have secured new brands to augment their sought-after fashion ranges which include Ichi, Andamio, Smashed Lemon and Geisha.

“Being independent means that we can offer our customers affordable designs often with exclusivity so when you step out in one of our outfits you are unlikely to spot someone else wearing the same thing,” said Lisa.

They are particularly proud to have exclusive handmade jewellery brand Ashiana, which is also stocked by the likes of Harvey Nichols and Harrods of London, occasion dresses from The Pretty Dress Company worn by celebs such as Nigella Lawson and Myleene Klass and have recently secured super chic Parisian brand, Sinéquanone.

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Newcomer Simply Pearls is owned by Julie Hutchinson who first started selling her pearl jewellery online from her home in Somerset.

She said: “I didn’t know Norwich at all when I moved here but was immediately struck by the beauty of the arcade and the stylish shops it houses.

“People think pearls are expensive but they don’t have to be. I offer a range that covers lots of price points from £15 for pearl stud earrings to several thousand pounds for Tahitian pearl jewellery.”

Fine leather goods retailer The Tannery is owned

by Lindsay Furniss, who expanded to Norwich in 2010 following the success of her shop in Holt.

She carefully selects goods which have been sourced from traditional workshops across Europe.

The city store is managed by Marcia Jefferies, who said: “The arcade is such a beautiful and unique retailing space and we wanted to be part of it. It really is a hidden gem.”

The Tannery offers the season’s must-have handbags, briefcases, gloves, shoes and small leather accessories, so that you can buy the perfect present for someone else, or just for you!

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treasures worth over £500 O ur lovely Royal Arcade independent shops and boutiques have put together the perfect prize for one very lucky Vanilla reader. One carefully selected prize each from Abraxas Jewellery, Aluna J, Berrys & Grey, Simply Pearls and The Tannery is valued at £545 – exquisite items not available anywhere else in the city. Take a trip to the Royal Arcade soon for an extra special shopping experience.

Our exclusive prize consists of:

■ Sheila Fleet snowdrop pendant from Abraxas Jewellery ■ An outfit to the value of £100 at Aluna J ■ Lilou et Loïc Firenze bath salts & bath foam from Berrys & Grey ■ Black pearl necklace from Simply Pearls ■ Cosima handbag from The Tannery

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To celebrate the opening of the new Trollbeads Norwich Lanes store, opening mid October, we have 5 beautiful silver invitation bracelets to be won by Vanilla readers! Each bracelet is worth £82 and fits beautiful silver or glass Trollbead charms. Trollbeads are the original creator of the charm bead and bracelet. The new concept store will be situated on the corner of Bedford Street and Swan Lane and will be showcasing the latest collections where you will have the chance to try combinations of charms!

Earlier this year, Norwich City Football Club launched an astonishing three kits in the short space of one month to kick-start the 2015-16 Premier League season. Each kit, which retails in all three Canaries Official stores across

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the city (Carrow Road, Chapelfield and Castle Mall), and on the club’s retail website shop. canaries.co.uk, is entirely different.

Since launching, all three kits, the home, away and third, have gone on to receive record sales.

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OU MIGHT be forgiven for thinking you are in a swish New York-style department store the next time you pay a visit to the women’s fashion floor in Norwich’s Jarrold store. And you would not be far wrong, because some of the inspiration behind the new-look clothes department has been taken from the way retailers do it across the pond.

The in excess of £500,000 refurbishment of the ladies wear department was completed just in time for unveiling to a VIP launch party and fashion show, held on September 8.

The much-anticipated transformation is awesome and already setting social media buzzing with the city’s fashionconscious women enthusiastically commenting on it.

“It was a great launch night and although it wasn’t an evening focused on sales, we did really well, so that was a bonus,” said Michelle. In the two weeks prior to the launch sales had in fact already risen by 20 percent.

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In its bid to be the UK’s best independent department store, Jarrold’s management is keen to stay ahead of the bricks and mortar competition and offer something which the behemoth online market is unable to do.

“Our customers come in for inspiration, so we aim to offer more of a fun shopping experience,” said Michelle. “It is very important to offer fantastic service and be prepared to invest in the little touches like the personal shopper, nice restaurants and lots of fun events.”

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HE REALISATION after the menswear department was given its once-over two years ago was that the women’s wear department needed some TLC, and so began its revamp journey.

The same design team consisting of Simon May from Kent-based Furniss and Mark Brown from Now London were brought in again.

“Simon and Mark really

understand the Jarrold brand, that sort of combination of stylishness and contemporary feel with a bit of a heritage twist,” said Michelle.

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ETERMINED to set a number of things right within the ladies department, Michelle went to New York and learned a lot from her trip.

She said: “I knew we had some things wrong. I have watched very carefully how brands work together and wanted to make sure we got the adjacencies right this time.

“We have been guilty of overstocking in the past so we have been more modest in our buying and now it is much easier and calmer to shop our rails.”

The icing on the cake is the introduction of two major brands, Mint Velvet (a Vanilla favourite) and Polo Ralph Lauren. “We are very excited to have them and are hoping for great things as a result,” she said.

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Gold blazer

£269 Biba at House of Fraser at intu Chapelfield

Barbour Clyde jacket £199

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Harper jacket

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Replay jacket £225

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Barbour Landry jacket £149

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£138 The Norfolk Boutique

Bellini tan handbag

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Yumi jacket Vila Vigodiva dress £28

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Blake shirt

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Hampton Tote by Lamb £250

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£20 Alana’s Boutique

getting down to basics

Bra £30

Pussy bow blouse

LingaDore t-shirt

The Norfolk Boutique

Thong £16

new season essentials from Proudlock & Harry

Bra £36

Suspender £30

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Lingerie and sleepwear to suit all budgets...

Stockists of L’Agent by Agent Provocateur, Bluebella, Maison Close & Lavish Alice.

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Quality Footwear & Clothing Barbour, White Stuff, Seasalt, Goubi, Mudd & Water, Capri, Steilmann, In-Town, Miss Baron, Hatley, Peregrine, Braintree & many more.

Rieker, J-Shoes, Riva, Wortmann, Caprice, Birkenstock, FitFlop, Heavenly Feet & more.

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TRENDING... this autumn

Just Female Poncho £84

The Norfolk Boutique

My Dear knit £44.99

Aluna J Boutique

Ichi cardi

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Mina knit

£34.99 Aluna J Boutique

£44.99 Aluna J Boutique

Georgie cashmere cardi £280

Homespun

Mango Yoko silk blend sweatshirt

Ichi jacket

£69.99 Aluna J Boutique

Boatsman knit £35

Canaries Official

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Coat £54.99

£22 Alana's Boutique

New Look

Henri Lloyd sweat £60

The Norfolk Boutique

Shirt dress

£45 M&S

Mindy check shirt £35

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Alana’s Boutique Stylishly affordable luxury for ladies

SHORTLISTED FOR EDP SMALL BUSINESS AWARD 2015 Specialist Broker for new and pre-owned luxury designer & high-end high street womenswear & accessories Featuring Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Moschino, YAS, Yumi, and Joules amongst others.

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OPEN 07/09/2015 Monday 10am to 5pm Tuesday 10am to 5pm

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

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

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

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Not sure what to get that special friend, your Mum or sister from Christmas this year?

Try something unique and special with The Style Show.

Visit us at the Style Studio in Norwich and enjoy our services in a relaxed, fun and completely private way. Perfect for gifts, as special ‘you’ time, or fun with a group of friends!

We have various packages, all of which are fun, informative and can be quite a revelation!

Vouchers for each individual package can be purchased.

Alternatively you may purchase vouchers at £25 or £50 for Private Shopping in The Style Lounge , with your very own stylist, who will choose outfits to reveal the you, you never knew!

Colour Consultation Ever looked in the mirror and felt dull? Feel stuck in a rut or just plain confused about colour?

Wearing the right colours can make you look younger and healthier. You will even feel more confident and full of life. This service can be transforming.

Shape Styling Ever wondered why you look fabulous in some outfits and feel unsightly in others? Do you feel fantastic on the days you look good and would love to feel like that every day? The Style Show will show you exactly why some things work for you and others don’t so that you can always feel good about the way you look.

Make-up Visit The Style Studio for the perfect look, whether it’s wedding makeup, a party, teenage prom, or you simply want to try something new! Great fun, life changing advice and the knowledge and confidence to know you look your best for that special occasion.

If you love it, you can buy all the products to do it all over again yourself!

You will discover your body shape, lines and proportion and we will show you what fabrics, clothing, shapes and accessories to wear so that you look your very best. And the great news is, size doesn’t matter – your shape is far more important!

By the end of your consultation, you will know how to emphasise what you like, disguise what you don’t and create illusions you never thought possible!

You will dress with confidence no matter what the occasion. The consultation usually takes up to 1.5 hours. You will receive a written style profile to help you remember everything you discover.

Champagne Styling Enjoy a luxury visit to The Style Studio.

You will be welcomed with champagne and canapés before a full colour analysis with 120 drapes. After that a full body style, make-up advice, specially selected outfits and advice which will last you a lifetime!

You will receive a written profile as a reminder for future shopping trips!

Ultimate Makeover After being thoroughly spoilt, take away a sense of total indulgence, stunning outfits advice to last a lifetime and a confident, fabulous looking you!

Enjoy total pampering including skin analysis, cleanse, tone and moisturise and skin care advice. This will be followed by a full colour analysis with 120 drapes and a full body styling, covering scale, shape, proportions and style identity. The stylist will select clothing and accessories for you to experiment with new looks.

We will find the perfect looks for you! You will enjoy full make-up advice and application. This is an exceptional gift with pampering plus advice to last a lifetime!

Call 07487 796853 or email enquiries@styleshow.co.uk to make a booking or to find out more.

SHOPPING Pink freshwater pearl necklace £199 Simply Pearls

Swallow pendant £82 earrings £78 Abraxas Jewellers

18ct rose gold plated necklace £359

Ring £80 Thomas Sabo

Diamonds and 18ct white gold earrings from £800 Tilletts

Love Bridge bracelets starting at £105 with free engraving Thomas Sabo

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18ct white gold diamond and emerald drops £925 Francis Wain

...at a jewellers near you

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Gem rings set in 18ct white gold from £625 Francis Wain

32” Baroque Tahitian pearl necklace £999 Simply Pearls

SAPPHIRES: Since Ancient times the Blue Sapphire represented a promise of honesty, loyalty, purity and trust. To keep with this tradition Sapphires are one of the most popular engagement gemstones today.

Antique rings from Albrow & Sons Ltd

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FASHION SHOPPING A family affair: Richard Albrow Senior with sons Harvey and Richard

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ALBROW & SONS A jewellery box of delights!

ORWICH is full of impressive landmarks – and anyone who knows the city will recognise the striking pink, three-storey listed building on All Saint’s Green that is home to Albrow & Sons, one of Norwich’s best-known family jewellers.

Established 25 years ago, Albrow has earned a reputation for the most superb quality antique jewellery and silver, and there is a dizzying selection of the most gorgeous pieces on display.

Albrow’s speciality is Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco rings, necklaces, brooches and jewellery of all kinds, silverware such as candlesticks and tea sets – plus some delightful curiosities such as collar stiffeners and snuff boxes! It really is a glittering and eclectic array of fascinating history.

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The family business is now run

by Richard Albrow Senior and his sons Harvey and Richard.

Manager, James Burton, oversees the shop on a day-today basis.

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ANILLA caught up with Harvey Albrow to find out how these treasures come into the shop. “We source our pieces from all over the country, especially the larger items. But much of the jewellery and silver we have here is brought in to us by people looking to sell their antiques.

“Antiques have an incredibly rich and interesting history – the knowledge that you can buy a ring that someone wore hundreds of years ago adds a real mystery and is utterly compelling. Our biggest seller has always been diamond rings. Many people prefer an antique engagement or

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eternity ring – its history makes it more special and gives it a timeless quality.

“Fashion has a great deal to do with what we buy and sell.

Antique pieces are technically over 100 years old, but vintage is very sought after, as are pieces that have an interesting design.

So the right item can be very saleable, even if it’s only 10 years old.”

Albrow offers more than just buying and selling antiques. It also carries out valuations (for both probate and insurance) and repairs, which are done on the premises, as well as rethreading and silversmithing. For the more personal touch, Albrow can also design and handcraft jewellery at the shop.

So if you want the most amazing and diverse range of antique jewels and much more, pay Albrow a visit – we challenge you to leave empty handed! ■

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THE LANES

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TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW The Maddermarket Theatre welcomes back the Fabulous Johnny Cash Roadshow – the only show to be endorsed by the Cash family!

The band features award winning Clive John as Johnny Cash, Jill Schoonjans as June Carter, Nick Davis – Electric guitar & Vocals, Martin Bentley – Double Bass and Vocals and Darren Bazzoni – Drums and Vocals. This year also sees the biggest production of this show ever with the Carter Sisters and the JC Horns. This is simply the finest tribute in the world to the legend that is Johnny Cash.

Maddermarket Theatre, Tuesday 6th October Tickets: £18

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LANGUAGE GET TOGETHERS AT LOUIS’ DELI Brush up on your Languages with a coffee and a cake at Louis’ Deli, 81 Upper St Giles St, Norwich.

Each afternoon is a different language. Meet new people, practice your language and have fun!

When: Every day from 3pm Monday French; Tuesday Spanish; Wednesday Italian; Thursday English, Russian; Friday German.

All that they ask is that you buy a beverage and possibly a snack!

8-10 OCTOBER NORWICH SOUND & VISION RETURNS

Norwich Sound & Vision returns for the sixth year this October. Between Thursday 8th and Saturday 10th October they aim to bring you exciting music, lively debate, discussion, information, advice and inspiration for anyone who is involved (or would like to be) in the music/ radio/ TV/ film/ multimedia industries.

For your chance to network, reach new markets, forge new partnerships, learn, be inspired and have a fantastic time in one of England’s most charming cities book your tickets now. www.norwichsoundandvision.co.uk

OPEN MIC NIGHTS @ The Birdcage

NEXT ONE: WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER The Birdcage opens its flood gates to you. Yes, you sir/madam! They want you to perform in any way you see fit to entertain, delight and amuse their patrons for up to 15 minutes.

So if you’re a Musican, Poet, Comedian, Magician, Belly Dancer, Plate Spinner, Sword Juggler, Matador, Ventriloquist, Story-Teller, or believe fervently that you can amuse, entertain and/ or sexually arouse the audience, you’re in!

If you’re not, come down and gaze in awe at the splendour before you.

Email curator today with your details: cabaret@ thebirdcagenorwich.co.uk For more the most up-to-date information check online at www. norwichlanes.co.uk

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“My landlord says the rising damp is not his problem.

Now I’m not sure what to do...”

Who is responsible? You or your landlord...

MY QUESTION:

I recently moved into a flat and noticed rising damp on the walls. I told my landlord but he is saying he is not obliged to sort out the problem. Is my landlord responsible?

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IRSTLY, check the terms of your tenancy agreement.

See if there is an express obligation on your landlord to keep the property “in good condition” or “clean and tidy”.

If there is, you may be able to establish a wider responsibility on your landlord than would be implied by the law.

If there is no express term,

Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 implies landlord repairing covenants into most periodic tenancies and short leases of less than seven years. If it applies, Section 11 essentially imposes a statutory obligation on the landlord to keep in repair the structure, exterior and installations for the supply of Vanilla October/November 2015

REAL LIVES essential services.

You will need to establish what is causing the damp. If you can prove that the damp has been caused due to damage to the structure or exterior of the property, your landlord will be responsible for repairing the defect.

Put your request for repairs to your landlord in writing (keeping a copy for your records) and give a reasonable deadline by which you expect the repairs to be carried out.

We are here to help...

For further advice on this issue please contact the dispute resolution team at Steeles Law. Our specialists, Tom Bailey, Adam Blenkinsop and Denise Traube are on hand to help.

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F YOUR LANDLORD refuses or delays the repairs unreasonably, contact the Environmental Health department at your local authority. If your landlord is a social landlord, such as a housing association, or is a private landlord, then the local authority may be able to force them to take action. If you are a tenant of the local authority itself, then you can make a complaint using the authority’s complaints procedure.

If your landlord still fails to carry out the work, you can issue legal proceedings. The court may make an order for your landlord to carry out the repairs and/or you may be entitled to compensation.

Do not simply withhold your rent, as this is a breach of contract. Your landlord could take legal action against you for rent arrears and you could potentially lose your home.

For further advice on these, or any other landlord or tenant issues, please contact Steeles Law’s dispute resolution team.

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Potters Resort

SA Pe Ve Rc £ Ou 30 Pl e

A Wonderful Christmas Time Just a short drive away on the Norfolk coast, Potters Resort is the perfect place to be this festive season!

christmas Show One Night Specials a five course dinner with selected wines included is the start of a great night of festive entertainment featuring Potters Theatre Company and their brand new 2015 christmas spectacular.

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Brochure price was £114

Brochure price was £114

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One Night, So much included...

Welcoming mince pie and a glass of Mulled Wine Five course dinner served with selected wines Sparkling evening and late night festive entertainment featuring Potters new Christmas Spectacular Comfortable accommodation Extensive sports and leisure facilities Midnight dish and breakfast the following morning

To book your Festive One Night Special and to claim your exclusive Vanilla Magazine discount call 0333 3207 405 and quote 'vanilla Festive' www.pottersholidays.com Potters Resort Coast Road Hopton-on-Sea Norfolk NR31 9BX Terms and conditions apply. ‘Vanilla Festive’ must be quoted at time of booking. All prices shown are based on Standard Bungalow accommodation, supplements apply. For new bookings only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Our calls cost no more than the national rate and in many cases count towards inclusive minutes on mobile and landline contracts. Subject to promotional rate availability.

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AST MONTH Vanilla was invited to experience, first hand, one of Potter’s Resort’s ‘breaks’. They operate all different styles of breaks: Weekend with Friends, family breaks and Midweek Leisure breaks throughout the year.

Our special treat promised a ‘Night of Unlimited Love’ (now there’s an invitation!) – a night serenaded by soul ballads from the world-class Syd Lawrence Orchestra, a five course dinner with wine, overnight accommodation in a Premier room, use of leisure facilities, a midnight dish and breakfast were all included.

We pulled up to the resort entrance after just under an hour’s drive, intrigued as to what the night would entail. After our quick and friendly check-in we found our lovely, spacious room in the hotel and decided to unpack quickly and go and catch the last of the afternoon sun and some sea air.

The Potters grounds extend right to the cliff edge at Hopton-on-Sea, just south of Great Yarmouth. As we walked along the beach looking back we realised just what an impressive and immaculate resort it is.

The leisure facilities are countless; from pool to health club; bowling to badminton, crazy golf and

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amusements, to name just a few.

Back to the room and we got our glad rags on and made our way down to one of the bars for an aperitif before taking our seats for the five course dinner. The service everywhere was courteous and efficient, amazing considering the numbers of people to serve. Our evening was a sell-out and that meant 800 for dinner.

Time for the entertainment – I couldn’t wait! We moved effortlessly from restaurant to theatre, it was like being on a cruise ship.

I could hardly believe the size of the auditorium – as big as any regional theatre and the entertainment that followed was of West End standard. The Syd Lawrence Orchestra were excellent

and clearly playing to a devoted audience. And how nice to have a dance floor in constant use.

There were definitely some Strictly contenders there that night!

We ambled back to our room, looking forward to some hotel luxury and a good night’s sleep, but instead we found ourselves having an impromptu game of tenpin bowling with some other nice folk. Now where else can you do that at midnight?

Our verdict? It’s a fantastic night of fun – particulary good for a group of friends, with or without children – can highly recommend.

REVIEW: LAURA HALL

This break cost £114pp. For information on other breaks go to www.pottersholidays.com or call 0333 3207 497.

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CHRISTMAS

at Dunston Hall Festive Party Nights from just £29 per person Special Offers available on selected mid-week dates Call our team for more information on 01508 470444 or email DunstonEvents@qhotels.co.uk and quote ‘VAN15’ Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR14 8PQ www.qhotels.co.uk/dunstonhall

CARS

Lady Cordelia testdrives...

The cultured, feminine perspective on automobiles of the day

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the everyday point of view, the ForFour is so practical! As far as driver and passenger comforts are concerned, the list of useful features goes on and on. Full climate control will look after the heating (and cooling if we encounter summer!). There is a lockable glove box and storage in the doors; the rear door pockets a welcome touch. Of course cup holders are evident but there are also clever storage trays in the centre console and one under the rear seat.

Talking of seats, getting into them is a delight through the extremely wide-opening doors.

This makes loading child seats so much more easy but if the cargo is of different shape the seats have Dune compact bag £29

Dune boots

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Pompom keyring £25

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Smart ForFour Passion Fact File

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MART made its name with the tiny city car, ForTwo, a parkanywhere, nippy two-seater. The family resemblance is marked in the ForFour although it is obviously bigger to accommodate the extra rear seats. The two-tone body colouring is the most striking family trait. And the two-tone theme runs through into the interior giving a fresh, modern, fun feel.

With the increase in size comes a more muscular look.

Underneath the exterior panels is an exceptionally strong safety cage to protect the occupants in the event of a collision with five air bags as part of the package.

Another useful safety feature is the hill start assist, helping to stop rolling back into the car behind when pulling away on a hill.

There’s plenty more features, too many to list, even something to help keep the car in a straight line during crosswinds!

Clearly safety is a high priority from the manufacturers. But from

Mpg: 65.7 (combined) 0-62mph: 11.2 seconds OTR price: £11,490 Comfort: ★★★ Economy: ★★★★★ X-Factor: ★★★★ Verdict: Tight-turning and stylish – the ideal city car hidden surprises! By folding not only one of the rear seats but also the front passenger seat down flat an extraordinarily long package can be accommodated!

Without getting too technical, the engine is fitted at the back driving the rear wheels. Why is this important? Well, this does contribute to a fun driving style but where it really scores in freeing up the front wheels to concentrate on steering alone. What this means is that the ForFour can “turn on a sixpence”! And this is just what is needed for city driving – agile and manoeuvrable with short overhanging body, all in all, easy to park and live with. ■ www.smartofnorwich.co.uk

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LEISURE

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DAY’S RACING is a thrilling treat for everyone – and there is no better place to experience the thundering of hooves, the roar of the crowd and heart-stopping excitement than at Fakenham Racecourse.

It may be the sport of kings, but racing at Fakenham is a friendly, casual affair, with a relaxed atmosphere and no formal dress code. It is also one of the few courses that allows visitors to bring dogs, so everyone in the family is welcome!

As the only jump racing course in Norfolk, Fakenham officially opens the new jump season with six races on Friday 16 October.

Regular visitors will notice some

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big changes, because the racecourse has been busy this summer making major refurbishments for the season ahead.

“We always strive to look after everyone who comes here – the trainers, owners, jockeys and racegoers. Giving a better service is a priority, so we have made a big investment in improving our facilities,” says marketing executive Dalia Courridge.

“There is a new glass-fronted facility for jockeys, adjoining the grandstand, so racegoers can see them weighing in and out.

We are also opening the brand new Cool Roxy Bar, exclusively for owners and trainers.

“We have brought in a completely new catering team, provided by The Crown Inn, at East Rudham. They have taken over the corporate hospitality at the Firth Restaurant at the Prince of Wales stand along with the

management at the most popular public bar – the Long Bar. Expect new local ales and beers to be introduced as part of the change over. The Long Bar itself has also been renovated and modernised and the racecourse are currently reviewing plans to make superfast wifi available to the public.”

Dalia adds: “A new website is also in the pipeline for later in the year. This will include an easy-touse booking system and special offers for those booking online.

“We are very excited about the improvements, and looking forward to welcoming everyone on 16 October.”

So why not take a look at Fakenham Racecourse for yourself? It may be Autumn, but don’t let the weather deter you, just wrap up warm. It’s a fantastic, affordable day out for all the family – don’t forget under17s get in free. And a little flutter is always a bit of fun too!

For more information visit www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

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ENJOY A DAY AT THE RACES

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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 Tues 29 Sept - Sat 3 Oct HETTY FEATHER Jacqueline Wilson’s plucky heroine in Victorian family adventure £7 - £20.50 Sun 4 Oct ALICE IN WONDERLAND Michala Jane School of Dance £7 - £17.50 Thur 8 - Fri 9 Oct RAMBERT World class contemporary dance £7 - £24

Mon 26 - Sat 31 Oct THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Ian Kelsey, Patrick Robinson star in adaptation of classic movie £8 - £27 Mon 2 - Sat 7 November THE LAST TANGO Strictly superstars Vincent and Flavia in their ultimate farewell stage show £8 - £37.50 Sun 8 November STEWART LEE Thought-provoking, satirical stand-up £8 - £21

Sat 10 Oct ROBERT CRAY Best of the blues guitar £8 - £29.50 Sun 11 Oct BROADLAND SCHOOL OF DANCE Young local talent £7 - £13 Tues 13 - Sat 17 Oct DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Michael Praed, Noel Sullivan, Carley Stenson, Gary Wilmot star in hit musical £8 - £44 Mon 19 -Sat 24 Oct JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Legendary musical £8 - £36.50

Sun 15 November BRIT FLOYD Sonically perfect and visually awesome Pink Floyd show £8 - £32.50

Tues 17 - Sat 21 November GLYNDEBOURNE OPERA World class opera: Donizetti, Mozart and Handel £8 - £53

Tues 24 - Sat 28 November THE NUTCRACKER Northern Ballet's production of magical Christmas ballet £8 - £37.50

Book online: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk T H E AT R E ST R E E T, N O RW I C H N R 2 1 R L

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BEAUTY

NEW! PALM & SOLE

“Experience textures, explore possibilities and blitz your senses!"

The fantastically unique Palm & Sole SkinCare Delicatessen, Norwich Lanes, celebrates its first birthday this month.

With every product freshly hand-blended by aromatherapist Kathy Webb, her gorgeous aromatic array of preparations for skin, body and senses are available both off-the-shelf and made to order.

we love...

Patisserie de Bain lip balms in Cherry Kiss, Strawberry Crush and Rose Petal £5 Berrys & Grey Japanese Camellia oil

Lovely stuff

£29.50

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Curl up this autumn

NEW! Released at the beginning of September, the newest fragrance from Jo Malone at Jarrolds, Mimosa & Cardamom. It has bohemian overtones... “warm, ethereal, mesmerising”. Cologne 30ml £42, Body & Hand wash £28, Home Candle £42. Jarrold October/November 2015 Vanilla

Control your curls, eliminate frizz and bundle your hair into soft sexy curls with KMS Curlup range.

Curling Balm £16.50, Wave foam £15, Shampoo £13, Control Creme £17, all at Garner Hair

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Chic salon with massage chairs Classic and tranquil: Spruce House salon is an oasis of calm

Simona has the highest level of colour qualification

you have to do. Then when you wstart operating your own salon the hardest thing has to be finding the right people to work with who share your passion and beliefs.

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V PROFILE

MAX GIAMMELLO A unique style and flair

Max Giammello is one of the premier stylists in East Anglia today. We took some time to catch up with this diminutive Sicilian with the big charisma to find out some of the secrets of his success.

PHOTOGRAPHY: SYLVAINE POITAU

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A HAIRDRESSER?

I have always wanted to be creative and when you’re a hairdresser you have the chance to use your talent to change people’s lives. Hairdressing has always been my family business. My father Toni is a barber, so it was a natural progression for me to start working in this profession.

WHO IS YOUR HAIRSTYLING HERO OR HEROINE?

My personal hero is the man who taught me how to style, Gioachino. He was an amazing hairdresser who taught me at college in Sicily when I was still

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in my teens. At one point I couldn’t master a particular style and was ready to give up hairdressing, so I took three days off school. My friends said Gioachino had been asking about me, so I went to see him. He slapped me in the face and asked me “just because you can’t do one hairstyle, you’re going to give up?” this may sound harsh, but it actually gave me the passion to work through my difficulties.

WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE IN RUNNING YOUR OWN SALON?

Looking back the biggest challenge was overcoming my personal limiting beliefs. You can check the money in your pocket and ask if you have what it takes to succeed. Overcoming that doubt is a massive step and the only way to conquer this is to simply move forward and do what

DO YOU HAVE YOU OWN HAIR-CARE ROUTINE?

Well obviously I have no hair, but this doesn’t stop me looking pristine for the customers and myself. I simply use the same shaving cut all over my face and beard for everything, just not my eyebrows. I shower twice a day, use face cream. It’s important for me to keep looking good.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR SALON?

It’s a very modern and comfortable salon. We have massage chairs and a good customer flow throughout the layout. This is now my third salon so I’ve been able to create an excellent experience and it’s that feeling that people get when coming and getting a Max Giammello style that sets us apart from our competition.

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WHAT ARE GOING TO BE THE HOTTEST STYLES FOR 2016?

Freehand colour, in an artistic style is set to rule in 2016 – where the hair is more like a canvas. I think that with styles however it has to be the shape of the face and the nature of the hair that dictates the look.

HOW DO YOU KEEP YOU CLIENTS HAPPY?

The key to keeping your customers happy is consistency. You have to do everything to the best of your ability on a daily basis.

Your passion and intensity is immediately recognisable every time someone enters your salon.

HOW IMPORTANT IS YOUR TEAM?

This is one of the most important questions for me to answer as my team are a huge part of what makes my business such a success today. I may be the mind and driving force of the salon, but without my staff I wouldn’t be where I am today.

The partnership and team I have today is the best it’s ever been. I now understand how to choose the right people and give them challenges to reach the next stage of their careers. By understanding their personal desires, I can help my stylists and workers achieve what they want out of life alongside their professional goals.

ANY LAST WORDS?

I would like to give a special mention to Simona who has recently achieved the highest level of colour qualification in the UK. She’s been training hard in London to gain this professional standard and I’m pleased to say that at Max Giammello we can now offer clients outstanding colour that’s right every time.

Max Giammello,122 Ber St, NR1 3ES. For more info visit www.maxgiammello.co.uk

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FACING YOUR FEARS SARAH BUCKLEY AT ATLAS COSMETIC MEDICINE

Sarah Buckley of Atlas Cosmetic Medicine, understands the fears that many women have when considering whether to undergo an aesthetic treatment.

Sarah, a prescribing nurse, has been undertaking facial treatments for over eight years, and finds that the biggest fear her clients have when they first come and see her, is that treatment will result in them looking peculiar or odd – just ‘not right’, or just not themselves. Many may have seen the results of extreme make-overs or botched procedures on TV, and they certainly don’t want to look like that…

Sarah’s philosophy is that a series of small treatments can, over time, result in a fresher and more youthful appearance. Sarah will consider her client’s whole face and skin condition, then design a bespoke treatment package to suit the needs and budget of each client.

This may be just a single treatment, or a series of treatments undertaken over some months.

Your treatment programme can include any or all the elements of facial rejuvenation – Sarah will design a treatment programme to suit your needs.

Sarah has found that Mothers of the Bride particularly appreciate being able to look forward to a fresher version of themselves for the big day being planned some months ahead. If you feel that ‘you don’t know where to start’, then have a consultation with Sarah. You can relax over a coffee and discuss which treatment options are best for you. You will leave with plenty of information and can take your time to consider your options. Flexible payments plans are available so that your costs can be spread, if you wish.

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

The Gateway, 87 Pottergate, Norwich. Tel: 01603 513078

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arah Buckley, the owner of Atlas Cosmetic Medicine, exudes that sort of knows what she’s doing air of confidence that comes no doubt from her 35 years of nursing, as she welcomes you into her new treatment centre.

Located in The Gateway 83, 87 Pottergate, the inviting premises strike just the right balance between uber cleanliness and a calming environment to undergo the exciting range of non-surgical facial treatments on offer.

WHO IS THE THERAPIST?

Highly-trained Sarah is accredited with Save Face, the register of trustworthy clinics.

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She opened her new treatment centre in January this year and is in fact her best marketing tool as her fresh complexion completely belies her 63 years.

Before launching Atlas Cosmetic Medicine in January this year, Sarah ran the Globe Travel Health Centre in the city’s Cattle Market Street specialising in travel vaccinations.

DermaBuilder, a unique multipeptide anti-ageing serum to help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

It differs to the common cleanse, tone and moisturising facials found in beauty salons because it works to normalise the skin and make it function properly with instant, fabulous results.

WHAT’S ON OFFER?

SEVEN STEPS TO HEAVENLY SKIN

From the HydraFacial MD priced at £98 to the very latest in nonsurgical facelift technique of threading costing up to £800, the treatment list also includes Botox, dermal fillers and gentle chemical peels. The HydraFacial MD is an anti-ageing treatment that uses

Like many of her clients, who have never undergone aesthetic treatments before, Sarah was instantly able to put me at ease as she explained the process of the HydraFacial MD that I was to sample.

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Completely relaxed on the treatment bed, she talked me through each of the HydraFacial’s seven steps beginning with a detox comprising lymphatic drainage to increase the blood flow and eliminate toxins.

This was followed by some gentle cleansing and exfoliation to remove the dead skins cells before a brightening agent of glycolic and salicylic solution is applied to loosen debris from the skin’s pores.

Next a light acid concoction mixed with honey to remove impurities like blackheads from the skin is applied, before it is then plumped up with the application of the DermaBuilder aimed at visibly improving the appearance of the skin.

The final two steps are hydration and rejuvenation using red and infrared LED light to reduce redness and stimulate collagen.

THE RESULT

I didn’t feel any discomfort whatsoever throughout the treatment and just a very slight tingling sensation when the light chemical acid was applied. The result, as Sarah had promised, was immediately obvious.

My skin felt much softer, looked loads fresher and smelled divine as I floated out of the centre promising to return very soon. REVIEW: SHEREE HANNA HydraFacial MD facials with Sarah start at £98.

Atlas Cosmetic Medicine The Gateway, 87 Pottergate, Norwich. Tel: 01603 513078 www.atlascosmeticmedicine.co.uk

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New heel treatment at Spruce House spells the end to cracked, dry skin...

Spruce House have just introduced a new South African brand called MediHeel.

MediHeel has transformed the way pedicures are carried out.

For decades pedicures have followed the same routine, now MediHeel has reviewed the traditional methods and developed a new system which guarantees longer lasting and better results for clients.

During a MediHeel pedicure there is no filing or blading, instead a callous remover tonic is applied. It is a keratolytic chemical which means that it only concentrates on the dead skin cells. The callous remover tonic works only on the outer layer of the heel and softens the skin making it easier to scrape off. Then a neutraliser is used on the foot to return the skin back to its natural PH level.

Claire from Spruce House says: “Nearly most of our clients have pedicures regularly as Olivia and I encourage our clients to look after their feet throughout the year, not just in the summertime – hopefully this will save them from needing to visit the chiropodist later in life”.

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The Decléor counter offers professional skincare consultations to help you select the very best products for you and your skin. To book an appointment either visit the counter in-store or call 01603 677802 ext 4288.

WIN! A Decléor Signature Aromatherapy facial and goody bag worth £100 For 40 years Decléor’s visionary approach to beauty has ensured it remains an expert in professional aromatherapy skincare. At John Lewis Norwich Decléor have a beauty room where they offer may treatments including their Signature Aromatherapy facial – using the award-winning iconic Aromessence serums and balms. Each facial is adapted to suit your skins individual needs combining Decléor back diagnostic massage with three facial massages using radiance renewing products.

Our winner will get to enjoy this amazing 1 hour and 15 minutes long facial (normally costing £65) and also get to take home a goody bag of Decléor products worth over £35. What are you waiting for? Enter today!

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Acupuncture & dentistry Norwich dentist Ross Campbell uses a hands-on approach to ease patient anxiety Feelings of stress and anxiety about going to the dentist are very common. For many it can be so severe that they won’t go at all, and this can obviously have a very serious impact on dental and general health.

But one of the most significant aspects of anxiety at the dentist is an over-sensitive gag reflex, which can make treatment upsetting and very uncomfortable.

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happy in his care, and he has been very proactive in finding solutions for patients for whom the gag reflex is a major issue.

Ross says: “The gag reflex is involuntary and the body’s natural defence against choking.

But for sufferers this reflex is over-exaggerated and means they have trouble swallowing pills, cleaning their teeth, and of course having dental treatment makes them gag and feel nauseous.”

“There are many methods we use to help ease the gag reflex.

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surgery enables us to take x-rays from outside the mouth and we use a scanner to take a digital impression, so no trays of putty!

But probably the most effective method we use is acupuncture.

We have been working with a very skilled acupuncturist, Rebecca Geanty, for the past three years, and she has completely transformed the dental experience for a number of patients with very sensitive gag reflex, making it possible for them to relax and receive treatment.”

“It really is a very powerful method of controlling the gag

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reflex, as well as alleviating anxiety, and it is quite remarkable to see it working. It should be a much more common practice in medical and clinical settings.”

Rebecca Geanty says: “Acupuncture can be used very effectively during dental treatment to relieve anxiety and pain, and control the gag reflex.

Before their dental appointment, Ross’ patients come to me so I can check they are suitable for acupuncture and start an anti-anxiety treatment, using needles on hands, lower leg and face. I will also be there during their dental appointment, using a combination of treatments to keep them calm and relaxed throughout. It isn’t painful at all, and the patient will feel the benefit afterwards, and see real long-term improvement.”

“Ross has a very forwardthinking approach to his patient wellbeing and care,” adds Rebecca. “I don’t know of any

other dentists in Norwich who offer this kind of service, but there is a real need for it.”

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“I admit that I was very sceptical indeed and didn’t think it would work, but I was willing to try anything. It was immediately very successful and I did a test run with a teeth cleaning before the big extraction. I didn’t gag at all – so I was able to have the tooth removed and it was a complete revaluation to me to

experience that with no gagging.”

“To say it has transformed my life is an understatement. I used to have two dental treatments a year with acupuncture, but now I have improved so much that I only need the acupuncture for major dental work – smaller things like fillings are fine. I can even clean my teeth now without gagging, which was never possible before. I would highly recommend acupuncture to anyone with a sensitive gag reflex, or who feels anxious at the dentist.”

Ross Campbell adds: “We are delighted that we are able to offer our patients some real and effective relief from these problems. Acupuncture has become a hugely valuable part of the treatment we offer our patients.” n For more information go to rosscampbell.co.uk or norwichacupuncturerooms.co.uk

“Ross has a very forward-thinking approach to his patient wellbeing and care. I don’t know of any other dentists in Norwich who offer this kind of service, but there is a real need for it.”

Rebecca Geanty, Acupuncturist

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Installing a wet room is a job for the professionals as a gradient needs to be created along the floor to channel the shower water into a drain and then the entire room needs to be tanked (waterproofed).

The most common method for creating a gradient is to install a sub-floor made from a type of plywood, which is then tiled over.

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Waterproofing the wet room involves priming the floor, the lower section of the walls and the whole of the wall area around the shower and then covering with a syrupy membrane. Once it’s set, the room is then tiled.

It’s also worth raising the bathroom door threshold by about 5mm from the floor in case the room fills with water (if someone covers the shower drain with a towel, for example). This will keep the water contained.

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TURKEY TASTING & CHRISTMAS FOOD FAIR

City Farm Shop at Notcutts Garden Centre are holding a turkey tasting and food fair on Thursday 12 November, 5-8pm. This is your chance to taste their free range Grove Norfolk Bronze and Peele’s free range Norfolk Black Turkey. Other local producers will have samples for you to taste and there will be plenty to tickle your taste buds and inspire your festive season cooking and Christmas gifts!

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and Elsie Harvey, who opened a shop on Tombland selling mostly rabbits and poultry. After the Second World War, Nigel’s father, Robert, took over.

“I then started working in the business in 1966 and moved it to our current, larger premises in 1985,” explained Nigel.

Driven by a stream of disasters to hit the food industry including issues such as BSE and listeria in eggs, Nigel made it his quest to source meat from suppliers who believed like him in high standards of quality and traceability. promote the total openess of our meat sources and reassure our customers of the quality derived by meat reared using the highest welfare and butchery standards.

“We promote openness so that anyone can see which farm our meat comes from and how it has been reared. We happily show customers around our own premises and are very proud of the high hygiene standards we adhere to.”

Harveys achieved its accreditation some 10 years ago and all of its lamb, beef and pork products are now supplied by four farms, three in Norfolk and one in Suffolk, all of which are organically certified and promote the same open policy.

The business was started by Nigel’s grandparents, Reginald

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ODAY, THE BUSINESS employs six people supplying both the retail and wholesale market. In order to spread the message of the benefits of eating quality organic meat, Harveys has engaged social media and launched the Privilege Club which has attracted 600 members.

“I have fantastic staff,” he said.

“Through the internet, we have built links with nutritionally aware people in places like health clinics, gymnasiums and fitness clubs who are interested in where their food comes from.

“Through the Privilege Club we are able to keep customers up to date and let them know about any offers or discounts we have.”

www.puremeat.org.uk

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THE TAMARIND TREE New Thai restaurant in the heart of Norwich

F YOU CRAVE delicious, authentic Thai food, and great service with a smile, then take your tastebuds to The Tamarind Tree Norwich’s newest Thai restaurant, which opened its doors in September.

Situated on All Saints Street, it is owned by Peerada Morgan Johnson, who also runs the Thai Herbal Retreat Spa opposite.

The two businesses are run very much with the same attitude.

“We want everyone who comes to the spa and the restaurant to feel the same – at home, relaxed, happy and very well looked after,”

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explains Peerada. “Our aim is to offer our customers a very high standard at all times.”

The idea for The Tamarind Tree first took shape for Peerada because her customers at the spa often asked her where they could find good Thai food in Norwich. “So I thought, why not give them authentic Thai food ourselves – because there is clearly a need?” she says. “The businesses complement each other, and customers using the spa can go to the restaurant before or after their treatment for a snack or meal, and make it a

total Thai experience.”

The food in The Tamarind is original and authentic Thai in every way – and very reasonably priced. Dishes for lunch start from just £5.95, and diners can choose chicken, pork, beef, tofu or king prawn and the style in which they want it cooked.

There are 12 styles – everything and more you’d expect from a traditional Thai menu, with favourites such as red and green curry, crispy belly pork and the famous pad Thai. All dishes are served with jasmine rice.

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kitchen, these delicious and fragrant dishes are created by head chef Namchai and his team. He has been cooking Thai food all his life. “I am passionate about the food of my native country and bringing its subtle, authentic flavours to Norwich.” he says.

With its central location, The Tamarind Tree is ideally placed for both shoppers and business people looking for a great place for lunch – and perfect for the dinner crowd too. It can seat 70 downstairs, and Peerada is busy refurbishing an 80-seater October/November 2015 Vanilla

restaurant upstairs which can be booked for private functions.

The decor is fresh, subtle and traditionally Thai, its design created by Peerada’s husband, Bradley, who is an artist. “Bradley created the look and feel we wanted, from the colour scheme to the floor tiles and the art on the walls. As an artist he has a very good eye,” she says.

The team at The Tamarind Tree are certainly hard workers and the restaurant is open seven days a week – 12-3pm for lunch and 6-10.30pm in the evenings (5.30pm Thurs-Sat). Diners who

prefer to eat at home can pop in and pick up a takeaway.

This fresh and exotic experience is not to be missed.

A real taste of Thailand in the heart of the city.

The Tamarind Tree, All Saints Street, Norwich NR1 3LG Tel: 01603 667809 www.thetamarindtree.co.uk

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Norfolk Mead Hotel Two courses £28 Three courses £35 Wines: Super selection from £19.50-£145 (if you drink Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle Champagne) The most expensive wine I could see was £75.

Church Loke, Norwich, Norfolk NR12 7DN Tel: 01603 737531

www.norfolkmead.co.uk

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ESTLED IN THE HEART OF the countryside, The Norfolk Mead Hotel is a rather grand building on the banks of the river Bure. Owners Anna Duttson and James Holliday worked in hospitality for McLaren on the Formula 1 circuit before the couple realised a dream to own their own hotel with The Norfolk Mead.

We were royally greeted by Jarda, one of the managers, who showed us into the lounge for an aperitif.

The interiors are modern and very comfortable, the atmosphere welcoming. We were served a Prosecco Valdobbiadene Brut Jeio Bisol, with olives and wonderful cheese straws to nibble.

Jarda later showed us into the dining room, where guests were clearly having a good time and happily swapping notes about their meals, and led us to a delightful window seat.

The menu is super and not your usual fare, with five choices in each section. It was honestly difficult to

choose, everything was so appealing.

To begin I opted for crispy pressed ham hock with pickled vegetables, piccalilli puree, French mustard and mustard seed... Mmm, it’s making my mouth water as I write. S had pan-seared scallops, sweetcorn and scallop chowder samphire with bacon foam. Every mouthful was savoured, it was a wonderful starter.

S said: “I have a friend who always wishes they’d ordered what I did – tonight it was my turn!”

I drank a really good Italian Pinot Grigio blush La Maglia, S sipped a San Abello Sauvignon Blanc from Chile.

For the main course, I ordered the belly pork which I can never resist.

It was braised with a red cabbage veloute, served with mustard mash and an amazing selection of wild mushrooms… mouthwateringly fabulous food.

S plumped for the duck breast, confit duck croquettes, pearl barley,

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VERY TIME I say “I’m not really a pudding-y person (except in stature) there is always something to tempt me. This time it was the elderflower and berry jelly, strawberry sorbet and biscotti, served in a tipped Kilner jar and out-of-this-world delicious. (It nearly made me hum out loud like I used to as a child when food was so good!)

S was feeling quite full by now, so went for sorbet, two of which were on the

menu. The champagne ice was perfect.

Later we did something we never do (keeps you awake and all that) and had coffee, accompanied by a mouthful of Anna’s sumptuous chocolate brownie.

Too much, too much, but rude not to.

A very special evening with exquisite food, I can’t wait to find an occasion to return with all my friends.

Send Jarda to the Palace where he would give them a run for their money… but only if room for two more!

REVIEW: THERESA EAGLE

The Garden Room, is a super, contemporary, glass building in a walled garden, a complete contrast to the hotel. Norfolk Mead has a wedding licence and can hold civil ceremonies in both.

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carrots and blueberries, all beautifully presented and served effortlessly by the impressive Jarda. We savoured every mouthful. I continued with the rosé while S had a wonderful Alto Bajo Merlot from Chile, a perfect match for the duck.

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CÔTES DU RHÔNE EST-OUEST 2012 – ANDRÉ BRUNEL £9.75 a bottle from the Library restaurant

he first hint of a chill in the air and my taste is slowly beginning to favour red wines over whites and rosés. I’ve begun to formulate my list of favourite winter warmers, influenced largely by the bounty of the harvest.

So what will I be drinking over the next few months? Côtes du Rhône, earthy Italian reds from Piedmont, the famous Sangiovese from Tuscany and maybe a dark, seductive Primitivo from southern Italy.

With some difficulty I have chosen this lovely velvety Côtes du Rhône from André Brunel Est-Ouest 2012, made traditionally but with a modern twist. André and his son Fabrice have vineyards just outside Orange in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region. With the vines’ average age of over 40 years, this is quality but easy-drinking wine made for hearty meals eaten by the fire.

This Côtes du Rhône does not disappoint, a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Spicy with very juicy, ripe fruit.

The wine has a good structure, ripe tannins, balanced acidity and shows the true character of the Rhône.

The Library Bar and Grill, Guildhall Hill, Norwich.

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

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Yes Chef!

Head chef, John Kendrick of the The Library Bar & Grill, marries the creamy mellow flavour of cauliflower and the sweetness of scallops.

Scallops with cauliflower purée and sautéd English black pudding SERVES 4 12 king scallops (out of shell) ½ head cauliflower 200ml double cream 200ml water 200g English black pudding, cubed 100g butter

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1 Break the cauliflower into florets. In a pan add the cream, water and cauliflower and slowly bring to boil. Reduce heat to cook gently untill the cauliflower is tender.

2 Strain, taking care to keep hold of cooking liquid. Put back into pan and reduce the liquid by half.

3 Blend cauliflower with a hand blender, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

4 In a frying pan, lightly sauté the cubed black pudding – once hot remove with slotted spoon.

Keep pan with cooking juices and add scallops (you may need to add a little more butter). Cook

one side for 1 minute until lightly golden, turn and lightly spoon over the butter, add a squeeze of fresh lemon. Cook for approx 40 seconds then take out of pan and allow to rest for 1 minute.

5 Assemble the dish: spoon cauliflower puree onto hot plates, top with scallops (3 per person) then gently top with cubes of black pudding and a few micro herbs. Serve immediately.

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brioche bun. My friend tucked into a 6oz beefburger (Pedro's make their own freshly every day) with a generous helping of Monterey Jack cheese.

Both mains were served with fries, coleslaw and relish, but we also sampled a couple of side orders, sweetcorn fritters (light, fluffy, liberally flavoured with Parmesan) and Mexican Wets – sauteed potatoes with melted cheese and BBQ sauce.

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T MUST BE the longestrunning party in Norwich. For over 30 years, Pedro's has offered diners an authentic taste of the exotic in a setting where you always feel like you're on holiday, where eating great food is also great fun.

As soon as you arrive, you get the impression the party's in full swing. Staff are genuinely pleased to see you, the folk art and Wild West decor are as if you’ve stepped on the set of a Sergio Leone movie, and you’ll be wearing a sombrero within minutes.

Our own party got started with Pedro’s cocktails, although the restaurant’s 11 beers deserve a mention for being faithful to its personality, from the staple San Miguel to tequila-flavoured Desperados.

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If you thought Pedro’s was all about chilli peppers and hot sauces, you will be pleasantly surprised that it takes its TexMex credentials seriously. This is a cuisine characterised by its fabulous combinations of beans, vegetables, shredded meats (particularly beef and pork), cheeses and flour-based wraps.

‘Taste of Texas’ offers great steaks, baby back ribs, marvellous salads (chorizo and avocado, anyone?), burgers and classic Pedro's Stacks. If you like hot and spicy, there's plenty to choose from, but if you prefer something easier on the palate you won't be disappointed.

To start, we shared nachos (with guacamole, sour cream, chilli, melted cheese) and a signature dish – stuffed jalapeno peppers in batter, packed with flavour.

For my main course, I ordered the Big Mushroom Mountain – an aptly-named assortment of houmous, halloumi, sauteed potatoes and flat mushrooms griddled for a wonderful smoky taste, all assembled in a toasted

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EITHER of us could fault the food – it looked lovely and tasted wonderful.

Sadly, though, the more-thangenerous portions meant we could only share a dessert. The Banana Chimichanga – the fruit wrapped in a tortilla and deep fried, drizzled with maple syrup and cream – was a fittingly tasty end to our meal, washed down with another two wonderful cocktails, a Strawberry Frozen Margarita and Singapore Sling.

The restaurant does takeaways, collection-only with 10% off. But Pedro’s has plenty you can’t take away – a holiday atmosphere, happy staff, irresistible sombreros. Oh, and those incredible cocktails. ■ REVIEW: NICKY SECKER-BLIGH

Pedro’s Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich NR1 1NY Tel: 01603 614725 OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday: 12-2.30pm & 5pm-late Saturdays – Midday til late Sundays – 1-8.30pm www.pedros.co.uk

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’VE DRIVEN past the sign to Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden a million times as it’s very much “my manor” and never really took any notice – but that all changed when I ventured along for afternoon tea. After a wonderful welcome to this jolly and busy little place from the “Fairhaven family” – Di, Tracey, Ronnie, Suzanne and manager Louise –we sat down to an absolutely lovely treat.

It included everything one would expect from afternoon tea, and some, lovingly prepared by the “family” who all seem to have their own culinary strengths.

There is a selection of beverages but we settled for Earl Grey tea which was particularly good. I don’t think I’ve ever quaffed so much in one sitting.

Fresher-than-fresh sandwiches included egg mayonnaise (a particular favourite of mine), ham and tomato, and a stonking Brie and cranberry, all on granary and

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white breads.

There were also cheese straws (another absolute favourite, forever compared to my Auntie May’s) and sausage rolls with delicious meat.

Baked daily are gorgeous little scones, cheese and plain. They like you to book to ensure daily freshness, and they cater for all dietary requirements so if you reserve a table they are prepared.

The cake selection is super too. Our plate held a lemon drizzle, a very naughty rich chocolate cake and my favourite, the date crumble, fabulous! Not recommended for anyone even vaguely trying to diet.

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FTERNOON tea hasn’t really been up there for me as one of my pleasures, but the experience at Fairhaven changed all that.

The place has been going for 40 years, the present building since 2008. It seats 35 to 40 inside with a further 60 al fresco at the front and back. And dogs are welcome, only if they are well behaved, of course.

Fairhaven boasts a woodland walk within the 131 acres in the heart of magical Norfolk

waterland. There are boat trips – one vessel is wheelchair accessible – and the countryside is truly stunning. They are open 364 days a year and an events calendar has something for most tastes, canoe trails, jazz, dog days and photography to name a few.

Well, having driven past for years, it won’t be long before I’m back at Fairhaven (with visitors you never know what to do with!), not least of course for the date crumble. REVIEW: THERESA EAGLE

The Kingfisher Tearooms at Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden Afternoon Tea £9.50 per person (24 hrs notice required) School Rd, South Walsham, Norfolk NR13 6DZ Tel: 01603 270683 OPENING HOURS 10am to 5pm Mar- Oct 10am to 4pm Nov-Feb www.fairhavengarden.co.uk

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Pre-booked tickets only Adult £8.00 Child £4.00 (3-16 yrs) Event not suitable for dogs

The Fox in Lyng and The Lodge in North Tuddenham are both run by husband and wife team Victoria King and Gavin Hunt.

Serious about food and drink, both restaurants feature a wide range of real ales and fine wines, together with a tasty menu formed from the best local produce. All dishes are freshly prepared and we believe that you will always find something that will appeal to you. Enter this great competition and enjoy a Sunday lunch at either one of the restaurants – the choice will be yours!

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Whether it’s a business lunch, an intimate liaison, a family get-together or just time for a party, our staff at Number 24 Restaurant will strive to make your occasion special.

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ERHAPS, LIKE THE perfect Burgundy, The Last Wine Bar has been aged to perfection.

Boasting a 25-year vintage, the restaurant is very proud to be celebrating a quarter century of warm hospitality, fresh classic food and quality wine.

It would be rude not to raise a glass to this successful indie eatery and so it was that myself and a friend stopped by for the full dinner experience.

Housed in an old Victorian shoe factory, the most asked question of the staff isn’t ‘May I have the bill’ but ‘Why are you called The Last Wine Bar?’ Lasts are foot-shaped moulds used to make shoes and in homage to the building’s former role, the restaurant takes its name. The bar area is an atmospheric space with bare brick and an historic feel, perfect for a pre-dinner drink.

You can eat there or, as we did,

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in the more formal dining areas adjacent and downstairs. There are huge windows, a lovely airy feel and over a hundred wines to enjoy!

Brilliantly, you can order from both the bar and a la carte menus. Our friendly waitress introduced the plat du jour and served fresh bread, balsamic and local rapeseed oil while we went to town on a pick-and-mix feast from each side of the menu.

To start, crispy haloumi, button mushrooms, cashew nuts and chilli sauce for Max, and pea and mint open ravioli for me. In my entire two years living in Cyprus, haloumi never tasted so good, and the pea ravioli had that super wholesome taste that only comes from the freshest ingredients.

Ecky Limon is one of the owners of the Last and with his French heritage, a charming and knowledgeable host. He

recommended Max try the pork saltimbocca and herb polenta with a stunning glass of viognier.

Ecky explained that saltimbocca means “jumps in the mouth” before leaving Max to enjoy the layered flavours and textures of this traditional Italian dish.

I’d sacrificed the last few mouthfuls of delicious pestocrusted salmon and new potatoes in order to enjoy dessert. Max got lost in her lemon meringue pie, “you could float away on it, the meringue is so light”. While I savoured the vanilla and caramel of a creme brulee and a side of crisp shortbread. Very, very nice indeed! REVIEW: HEIDI SECKER

The Last Wine Bar 76 St George’s Street, Norwich NR3 1AB Tel: 01603 626626 OPENING HOURS 12pm to 12am Monday to Saturday www.thelastwinebar.co.uk

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Classic pasta Amatriciana From Pinocchio’s head chef and co-owner Andrea Vilia, a classic southern Italian dish made with just five ingredients – just use the best tomatoes and bacon you can find.

SERVES 5-6

2kg tomatoes – cherry, plum or ordinary – roughly chopped 250g smoked bacon, cut into strips, or cubetti di pancetta 2 small red chillies 500g bag fresh pasta 200g pecorino, grated

1 Put the tomatoes into a food processor in batches and whizz to a fine pulp. Sieve into a large pan, in batches again, pressing through as much tomato as you can with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 20-30 mins until the sauce has reduced

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by a third to about 700ml.

2 This homemade passata can now be frozen.

3 Put the bacon or pancetta into a cold, large, heavy-based frying pan. Place over a medium heat – the fat will slowly melt and the bacon will cook. Add the whole chillies (don’t worry, they come out at the end) and cook for 8-10 mins with the bacon until the bacon is sizzling and golden all over. Stir in the tomato sauce, bring to the boil

and simmer for 4-5 mins.

4 Meanwhile, cook the pasta, then drain well. While still hot, tip it into the sauce, sprinkle with most of the cheese and stir well. Remove the whole chillies, dish the pasta onto plates and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Pinocchio’s Restaurant: 11 St Benedicts St, Norwich NR2 4PE Tel: 01603 613318 www.pinocchiosnorwich.co.uk

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

01603 623971 Available for private hire Booking advised

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Oxnead Wedding Show

Norwich Cocktail Week

NOT-TO-MISS EVENTS

in Norfolk while sipping a glass of bubbly, listening to some music and trying out some amazing wedding food.

Oxnead Hall 10am-3pm

Norwich 3-10 OCTOBER

Norwich Cocktail Week Enjoy a week long celebration of cocktails.

Buy a wristband that entitles you to a discount and access to exclusive cocktail based experiences at selected Norwich locations. www.norwichcocktailweek.com

Aylsham SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER

The Oxnead Wedding Show

If you are a curious bride who is looking for an unusual wedding inspiration and alternative wedding ideas – is for you. The event will open its doors at Oxnead Hall, near Aylsham, from 10am and you will be able to enjoy wedding planning with some of the best and unusual wedding suppliers

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www.norfolkbrides.co.uk

Norwich SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER

Norfolk Gluten Free Expo Celebrating gluten free produce from around the county and showcasing the very best that the ‘free-from’ food industry has to offer to the people of Norfolk and East Anglia.

The Forum

Norwich SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER

Big Halloween Fancy Dress Party

Get yourself down to Norwich City Football Club for a Spooktacular Halloween Party.

This cheesy party night is the ultimate in scary fun, so dig out your best costume and get a vodka

Halloween fun at Fairhaven

screamer on arrival if they are suitably impressed.

Choose from a selection of creepy cocktail pitchers and trick or treat shooters from the bar menu.

The Norfolk Lounge at Norwich City Football Club. 6-8pm £10

South Walsham SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER

Spooktacular Halloween Night

Haunted Woodland Trail, live music, hot dogs and things that go bump in the night!. Pre-booked tickets only. Event not suitable for dogs.

Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden 6-8pm. £8 Adults, £4 children (3-16 years)

Norwich FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER

Big Boom

Enjoy rockets and loud colourful bangs galore at the spectacular (and free!)

Norwich Castle Fireworks Display. 7.30pm

Big Boom

Swainsthorpe SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER

Sugar Beat Eating House Charity Firework display

A charity Firework Display raising money for Nelson Journey and East Anglia’s Children Hospices.

Fantastic firework display with a Motown music evening.

Sugar Beat Eating House from 5pm £5 Adults, £2 children Under 5's Free.

Norwich FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER

A Celebration of Fine Wines

'Wine tour', hosted by the incomparable Graham Donaldson.

Some very special wines accompanied by a seven course menu carefully matched and selected by Delia.

Delia’s Canary Catering, Top of the Terrace, Tickets £79

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Jesus Christ Superstar

The Flood

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same year. One destined to rule, the other elected to lead. But when the stiff upper lip softened and the gloves came off, which one had the upper hand?

Moira Buffini’s celebrated new comedy speculates on what the world’s most powerful women really talked about behind closed palace doors.

Be sure to bag a ticket for this wickedly funny and brilliantly astute West End smash hit.

Tickets £7-£24

Norwich Theatre Royal highlights 19-24 OCTOBER

Jeasus Christ Superstar

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus through an extraordinary groundbreaking score.

Leading performer Glenn Carter returns as Jesus, a role he has played in the West End, on Broadway and on film. Musical theatre star Tim Rogers, whose credits include Carousel and the title role in Jekyll & Hyde, will play Judas Iscariot, while X-Factor finalist Rachel Adedeji stars as Mary Magdalene.

Tickets £8-£36.50 10-14 NOVEMBER

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Liz vs Maggie. Two enduring icons born in the

24-28 NOVEMBER

The Nutcracker 2015 A timeless ballet for a modern audience.

It’s Christmas Eve and Uncle Drosselmeyer’s curious box of performing toys captivates the children and adults alike, but it is the wooden Nutcracker doll that enchants young Clara most. Performed to Tchaikovsky’s enduring

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score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, David Nixon’s The Nutcracker has everything you’d expect from this traditional favourite.

Tickets £8-£37.50 For more information go to theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Norwich Arts Centre TUESDAY 10 NOVEMBER

The Flood

Set in the bloody battlefields of WW1, The Flood is a confrontational, intense yet deeply moving drama and highlights the devastating effects of the insanity of war on an intimate relationship.

Performed by writer/ director Steve Lambert and Austrian actor Susanne Gschwendtner it’s an uncompromising portrayal of the unspeakable horror wrought on humanity by wars past, present and, God forbid, future.

8pm www.norwichartscentre.co.uk

Maddermarket Theatre 22-31 OCTOBER The Norwich Players present

Brontë

How did three Victorian spinsters living in isolation on the Yorkshire moors produce some of the greatest English novels?

Polly Teale’s play presents ‘an ingenious and gripping interpretation of the Brontë legend.’

We see both the real and the imagined lives of the Brontës with the authors and their characters sharing the stage to offer ‘a tantalising glimpse of a uniquely-haunted family home.

The Maddermarket Theatre's production follows the pioneering performance style of Shared Experience, who premièred the play, to present this ‘rare feat of theatrical imagining.’

(Evening Standard) £8-£12 www.maddermarket.co.uk

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The Johnny Cash Roadshow

ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS Maddermarket Theatre TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

The Maddermarket Theatre welcomes back the fabulous Johnny Cash Roadshow – the only show to be endorsed by the Cash family!

The band features award winning Clive John as Johnny Cash, Jill Schoonjans as June Carter, Nick Davis – Electric guitar & Vocals, Martin Bentley – Double Bass and Vocals and Darren Bazzoni – Drums and Vocals.

This is simply the finest tribute in the world to the legend that is Johnny Cash.

Tickets £18

Norwich Playhouse SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER

Swinging at the Cotton Club

Take a step back into 1920s New York City and through the doors of Harlem's

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Swinging at The Cotton Club is the action-packed show celebrating the music, dance, and songs of the Cotton Club – New York City’s famous nightclub of the 1920s and ‘30s. The exciting dance and music of the Cotton Club is recreated by the fabulous Jiving Lindy Hoppers, the world’s premier jazz dance company and Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra featuring vocalist Marlene Hill and compere/ vocalist Megs Etherington.

Tickets £21.50 (£19 Concessions) THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER

Jason Byrne: 20 Years A Clown

Byrne’s very own brand of verbose, organised chaos and near legendary stock-in-trade audience participation has seen him coined “the outright king of live comedy” by The Times.

Tickets £17.50 Age 16+

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Beardyman: One Album Per Hour

Great Yarmouth 7-9/14-16/21-23 AUGUST

Potters Resort

Following two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 and 2014, Beardyman is proud to present the debut UK tour of his critically acclaimed show, One Album Per Hour.

Tickets £18 (£16 Conc)

Book now for festive nights and weekend breaks at Potters Resort

Norwich City Football Club

FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER

SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER

FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER

Potters Festive Weekender SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER

Christmas Night Special Potters Family Festive Weekender

Motown and Northern Soul Night

SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER

Voted the best Northern Soul event event 2014 in East Anglia. These popular nights are perfect for those of you who love to dance the night away to all of the club classics! Come and be entertained by a of Soul DJ’s who will play your requests, along with their fantastic selection of Soul Music from the 60’s and 70’s.

Delia’s Canary Catering, Top of the Terrace. £7 adv £8.50 on the door

Potters Drinks Included Festive Weekender

Christmas Night Special FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER

FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER

Potters Festive Weekender MONDAY 21 DECEMBER

Christmas Ball TUESDAY 21 DECEMBER

Soul & Motown Party Night SUNDAY 27 DECEMBER

Family Festive Fun Night Go to www.pottersholidays. com for more information or call 0333 3207 497 to book.

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Stefan Gurney Executive Director of Norwich BID

My City Life Stefan Gurney, Executive Director of Norwich BID (Business Improvement District) lives in Thorpe Hamlet with his wife Alison and daughters Adara and Isis.

Stefan, you were born and bred in Norwich, then lived in London for 10 years.

What tempted you back here in 2000?

The quality of life in Norwich was a big draw for me. I enjoyed London, but I had a very hectic lifestyle and I didn’t want to raise a family there. Norwich offers the best of both worlds; all the facilities of a major city, but in a more compact and friendly environment. For me, it was about coming home and giving something back to the place that helped shape who I am.

What do you think that Norwich has that is unique to other cities and what makes you love Norwich so much?

Norwich has everything, whatever you’re into – music, theatre, art, film, great shops, history, superb food – it’s all here. There is always something interesting to do and it has a personality of its own.

We’re halfway through a £3m plan to revitalise the city centre. Briefly, what more is in store from Norwich BID? Before Christmas we will unveil free WiFi in the city centre, and we are now working on other

projects, such as a range of murals in the centre, and wayfinding and signage. There is also a high-level project in planning that will put Norwich on the international stage.

Until fairly recently, Norwich was listed in the UK’s top ten shopping destinations, but has now slipped to No.13. Can it get back to where it was?

Norwich has always punched above its weight in terms of retail and does very well, considering its size in comparison with other UK cities, such as Liverpool and Newcastle, which have a larger demographic. We have to bear in mind that many other cities are also investing heavily in retail development, but we are working hard to re-establish Norwich in that top echelon – and this includes positioning London Street as a national boutique retail area.

What’s best about your job?

The variety of challenges I face.

One day I could be looking at WiFi for the city, the next I’ll be involved with GoGoDragons, and the day after it might be apps or accessibility of transport. There are so many things that help shape the city and it’s very fulfilling to be involved in every aspect.

What are your hidden gems in Norwich?

The Cathedral is a very special place for me, because I went to school, got married, and had my children christened there. For fantastic food, Bishop’s is a lovely, intimate boutique restaurant, and you’ll sometimes find me in Bedfords having a relaxing pint. Philip Browne on Guildhall Hill is great for top, trend-setting fashions. There are so many gems in the city that it’s difficult to select a small handful!

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