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Sun 8 May BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS Great tribute band £7 - £19.50 Mon 9 – Tues 10 May TOSCA & CARMEN Two of the best-loved operas £8 - £36.50

Tues 5 April UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN All-singing, all-plucking superstars £8 – £28.50

Sat 14 – Sun 15 May THE JAMES PLAYS* Epic historical trilogy of plays from the award-winning National Theatre of Scotland £24 - £85 (for all 3 plays)

Fri 8 – Sat 9 April MY FIRST BALLET Sleeping Beauty Especially for those aged 3 and up £7 - £23

Tues 17 – Wed 18 May SANS OBJET* Giant industrial robot in spectacular dance between man and machine £7 - £22

Tues 12 – Sat 16 April HOBSON’S CHOICE Martin Shaw, Christopher Timothy star in classic comedy £8 - £28.50

Thur 19 May MAX RICHTER ENSEMBLE* Leading contemporary classical artist £8 - £28

Tues 19 – Sat 23 April SWAN LAKE Northern Ballet with new adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece £8 - £37.50 Tues 26 – Sat 30 April A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Beguiling comedy in new RSC production £8 - £25

Tues 24 May – Sat 4 June THE BODYGUARD Alexandra Burke stars in award-winning musical based on the blockbuster film £8 - £48.50 *

Fri 20 May THE ANALOGUES* The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour performed on vintage instruments £7 - £25 Sat 21 May LISA FISCHER* Rolling Stones’ backing singer £7 - £22.50

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Sun 1 May STEPPING INTO STARDOM Yvonne School of Dance £7 - £18 Tues 3 – Sat 7 May GUYS AND DOLLS Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield star in sizzling New York musical £8 - £44

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For full details and to book tickets visit www.big-c.co.uk/events/dawn-chorus

newsonthestreet ....and on the Norwich Grapevine A VIP NIGHT OF STYLE

Taking over Robinsons Mercedes-Benz retailers across East Anglia, catwalk style reigned supreme in celebration of the C-Class Coupe launch.

Welcoming the event to Mercedes-Benz of Norwich in February, guests gathered around the black carpeted runway, awaiting an exciting display from local independent retailers and high street moguls.

Working in collaboration with Norwich Fashion Week, the event saw over

250 guests visit the Barker Street showroom, as sneak previews of this year’s fashions were revealed. As the catwalk event came to an end,

two stunning models unveiled the all-new C-Class Coupe as Sales Executive Seb Fisher thanked all for their attendance.

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After much anticipation, a sister store to London boutique, Sahara, will be opening on Orford Hill in Norwich early April!

Sahara is renowned for “a unique, bohemian chic aesthetic that has evolved out of endless travels around the world in search of new experiences and ideas.” Sahara make clothes for the individual, not the crowd. Their clothes are designed to feel luxurious and flatter the figure as part a timeless wardrobe that can be expanded and adapted each season.

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LOVESPOONS JEWELLERY Following on from our feature in our February issue, we’ve been seeing even more of Cat Nash’s intriguing Lovespoons jewellery. She’s ’s popped up at the Norwich Antique's Fair but you can also catch her at the Norwich Maker’s Market Spring Fair on 2nd April at St Thomas’ Church Hall in Earlham Road, along with many other designers, makers, artists and a Pop Up Café. www.facebook.com/norwichmakersmarket

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A new café called Benugo has opened in John Lewis Norwich on the Mezzanine level, it's an exciting new brand for the city with the closest Benugo based in London. John Lewis Oxford Street is the only other John Lewis store who currently have a Benugo Caf Café!

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Sixth annual Norwich Fashion Week features ‘best shows to date’

The Vintage Show

Mercedes-Benz of Norwich Retailers Show

The Designers Show

Norwich Fashion Week 2016 has been described as the ‘best yet’ by the hard-working volunteers behind this inspirational, annual event, designed to celebrate and promote the vibrant fashion scene in the city.

This year all the NFW core shows took place at OPEN, as the new official home of the city’s biggest annual fashion event and many of the events were sell-outs. Kerry Curl, one of the directors of Norwich Fashion Week, said: “NFW16 has featured some really strong looks and some of the best shows to date. The diversity of fashion in Norwich has really been brought to life with a combination of wearable looks and catwalk inspiration to help the fashion-forward experiment with their own individual looks. We’re proud to have had sell out shows and to have once again created a real buzz in the city.”

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April 2016 Events Friday 1st Dirty Dancing £29.95 per person

Friday 29th Take This – Take That £29.95 per person

Join Baby and Johnny for a spectacular night at Kellermans. This Dirty Dancing Tribute features the songs that have audiences memorised and those moments that have been immortalised on the silver screen and stage. Re-live the music and dancing and ready to have ‘the time of your life’, plus a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll!

This 4 piece Tribute band, Take This is a group of experienced West End singers who embrace the total Take That experience. Be prepared to dance and sing the night away with a full evening of hits from Relight My Fire, Pray, to The Flood. This is a night to remember... Could it be magic?

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Includes 3 course dinner and Disco

Friday 22nd Rob’s Dance through the Decades Dine and Disco £19.95 per person We are welcoming back Norwich’s very own celeb radio DJ Rob Chandler for a night of dancing. He’s got plenty of great tunes to keep you on the dance floor all night.

Saturday 9th Live from The Lancaster Ballroom We Present - Magic & Illusion with Sean ‘The Confusionist’ Alexander £24.95 per person Following his sell out UK Tour Sean returns to Norwich.

Sean is one of the UK’s leading illusionists. His energetic shows have won critical acclaim and thrilled audiences all over the world. A dedicated illusionist, Sean is driven by the need to amaze and bewilder audiences with innovative illusions. The evening will include a 45 minute world class magic cabaret show followed by Disco. Plus 3 course dinner.

VIP tickets – include private bubbly and canape reception hosted by Sean Alexander, priority seating close to the front and table drinks service. £62.95 per person

Includes a 2 course dinner

For our complete 2016 events guide and to book call the events team on 01603 410544 or email events@hinorwich.com | www.hinorwich.com Holiday Inn Norwich North

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Wedding Show – 22nd May 2016 ,11am – 3pm Are you getting married or do you know anyone that is?

Why not join us at Sprowston Manor, Marriott Hotel & Country Club for our second wedding show of 2016!

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

Entry is free. All you need to do is register by heading to www.mainweddingsandevents.co.uk and search for Sprowston Manor.

All potential Bride to Be’s that register will be automatically entered into a free prize draw for a night for 2 including Afternoon Tea at Sprowston Manor!* Facebook.com/SprowstonManor

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FASHION Linen herringbone top £119 Sahara Norwich

Levi Boyfriend Trucker jacket £80 Jarrold

Denim skirt £44.99

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Linen herringbone dress £149 Sahara Norwich

Tie dye silk tunic £125 Sahara Norwich

Scarf £23.99

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Handbag in denim croc

Pinafore dress £59 Monsoon, intu Chapelfield

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The Tannery Flavia pump £99 The Tannery Dress £79 Linea Weekend at House of Fraser, intu Chapelfield

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Anna loafer £105 The Tannery

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Dress from SimplyBe, intu Chapelfield

Jaeger blazer £225 Jarrold

Yumi floral dress size 10 £30 Alana’s Boutique

Almost Famous leaf twist dress £45 Alana’s Boutique

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Celebrate the Opening of Sahara’s new Boutique in Norwich Thursday 7 April 2016 5.30pm - 8pm Sahara, 6 Orford Hill, Norwich, NR1 3QD

Enjoy 20% off, a glass of champagne and a Sahara goody bag with your purchase.

Email: customercare@saharalondon.com for your invitation.

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WHEN DID GLASSES BECOME SO COOL?

THE fashion EDIT

Fashion, perhaps an unlikely supporter of the optically challenged, has helped: spectacles starred on the Autumn/Winter 2015 catwalks at Gucci and Max Mara, while Prada and Chanel’s eyewear campaigns, starring Gemma Ward and Kristen Stewart respectively, have been well publicised.

Celebrities including Emma Watson, Cate Blanchett and Jennifer Aniston are spectacles-wearers; Meryl Streep, Karlie Kloss and Lupita Nyong'o have even thrown caution to the wind and frequently wear glasses to red carpet events.

#BIGCFROCKSONFRIDAY Fancy a new frock, but haven’tt got the cash for this season’s must-have look?

It’s your Prom and you want to look amaaaazing but the bank of mum and dad are not stumping up the cash? All you have to do is pop into one of the 10 Big C cancer charity shops and buy a pre-loved frock. Take a “before” picture of you wearing it with the Big C label showing on it and post via facebook.com/bigccharity, twitter@ bigctweets or Instagram bigccharity including #bigcfrocksonfriday. Then take it home and upcycle it into this season’s look. Be inspired by this season’s catwalk trends - bare shoulders, frills and flounces, boho style or underwear as outerwear cute.

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If you love retro and vintage fashion then Attik and Seller in Dereham is the place for you. They have a beautiful showroom offering an infusion of vintage and boho inspired products. Items include clothing, homeware, furniture and antiques.

They are open every Wednesday from 10am to 4pm and by appointment on other days and evenings.

To visit the showroom packed with all things old and new, trinkets, treasures and much, much more, call or go to their facebook page to arrange your visit.

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This stylish haven of musthave clothing and accessories specialises in sourcing top designer labels and high end high street brands, while selling them for substantially less than the recommended prices.

Busy wife and mother, Lynsey Bradley-Foster launched Alana's Boutique in September 2013 and with business going from strength to strength, was shortlisted for an EDP Small

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“It was a huge honour to even be considered for such an accolade and I'd like to think it's because of the high level of service I offer my clients. With it being By Appointment Only, my clients book a one hour session and receive a private one-to-one service from the minute they step through the door. There's no waiting in line to be served; the whole shop is yours for the entire appointment" The boutique’s new website launched last December, enabling Lynsey to showcase hot picks including all the new arrivals. It also includes all the

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However, bi-monthly, invitation-only events held at the shop are a huge hit with clients who enjoy a lovely evening learning all about the latest season’s trends, while enjoying drinks, nibbles and exclusive event only discounts.

“We have just held a Step into Spring event which was all about pretty pastels, candy colours and getting ready for the new season." said Lynsey.

“Flying off the rails at the moment is our Almost Famous leaf print twist dress, which normally retails for £85, our price only £45. Also, Hybrid’s leather look dresses in copper and gun metal, which we sell for £55 instead of the recommended £95.”

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HERE’S ONE I MADE EARLIER...

Discover your inner dressmaker and join the make-your-own revolution

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RADITIONAL creative skills such as Dressmaking, Embroidery, Knitting and Crochet are making a comeback. At the forefront of this sewing revolution is makeplace which runs over 40 different sewing and crafting classes. makeplace is a family business run by siblings Tim, Cindy, and Sally who have a wealth of sewing experience between them as well as tailoring, design and teaching.

The family owns Anglian Fashion Fabrics and Anglian Furnishing Fabrics on Magdalen Street and opened makeplace nearly 7 years ago in response to demand.

“Customers were suggesting we opened a sewing school! It made perfect sense to open a workshop where we could teach sewing classes specifically aimed at complete beginners and those wanting to extend their skills.

“It was around the recession and we found that people were also looking for ways to economise by making things themselves.” says Cindy.

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o who wants to learn to make and sew these days?

“Our students include all age groups from children of 9 years old to young mums, couples learning together, semi retired ladies and men eager to be the next sewing bee! As well as being great fun our classes have a serious aim – to teach people in a professional environment and to help learners

progress. We inspire, encourage and develop all abilities with new ideas and techniques” adds Sally.

The in-house pattern cutting tutor Joanne teaches how to draft an individual ‘block’ during a one day session from which you can then design your own garments and obtain the perfect fit.

For those who prefer a commercial pattern to follow but require some sewing guidance, makeplace will shortly be running one day sewing classes using ‘on trend’ contemporary patterns by Merchant & Mills.

There are lots more exciting classes coming up for spring such as hand embroidery, Tunisian crochet and sewing a garment in jersey (stretch fabric).

Thanks to pioneers like makeplace it seems that traditional crafts in Norwich are still very much alive.

“Historically, Magdalen Street was the centre for many trades including weaving and shoemaking. Our vision is to continue this rich culture, to keep creativity alive and to pass on valuable skills” says Cindy. makeplace, 33 Magdalen Street, Norwich.

For class information, timetable and online booking please visit: makeplacenorwich.co.uk

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FASHION Sales of golf clothing generated sales of £305 million in the UK last year

PROFILE

A HOLE IN ONE FOR STYLE

Women’s golf fashion at Peter Field Golf Shop

SYLVAINE POITAU

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HE BEST WAY to tee off in style for women hitting the golf course is to pay a visit to the region’s most fashionable golf clothing brands’ stockist, the Peter Field Golf shop.

Located at the Norwich Family Golf Centre, in Dunham Road, Easton, the female clothing section allows women players to stay on-trend, both on and off the course, with top designer brands Under Amour, Daily Sports and Green Lamb.

Golf professional and retailing entrepreneur, Peter Field, started trading 25 years ago selling both golfing equipment and clothing.

“For many golf is a lifestyle sport and ladies can now enjoy fashion which not only reflect High Street trends, but also offer a level of comfort and practicality,” said Peter.

“Green Lamb, for example, has just launched a range designed April/May 2016 Vanilla

by the catwalk model Jodie Kidd using fabrics and styles that marry up completely with High Street fashion.”

And to make sure his female customers are completely on par with the latest technology available, many items combine styling with moisture-wicken fabrics preventing players from feeling hot and uncomfortable whilst playing.

Peter’s successful retailing emporium expanded five years ago by moving to its much larger premises in Norwich from Swaffham Golf Club.

The golfing industry is worth £3.4 billion to the UK and according to The Economic Impact of Golf on the Economy of England published in 2014 by Sports Marketing Surveys, sales of golf clothing alone generated more than £305 million.

Norfolk is one of the best

counties to enjoy a round of golf boasting more than 30 golf courses and one of the best driving ranges in the country.

While about only 14% of all players are female, Peter and his five-strong team are doing their bit to increase the numbers of women enjoying the sport.

“We have set up a networking group called Drive giving businesswomen the chance to play golf and network at the same time. We launched about a year ago and now have 40 members,” said Peter.

Peter advised that if you see a must-have outfit in his shop be sure to snap it up quickly, as increasingly manufacturers do not hold support stock, meaning that “when an item’s gone, it’s gone.”

Peter Field Golf Shop, Norwich Family Golf Centre, Dunham Road, Easton, Norwich NR9 5GA www.peterfieldgolf.co.uk

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“I am keen to investigate any way of preserving my income at what is a difficult time for me and my family”

Am I entitled to take paid holiday while on Sick Leave?

MY QUESTION: I am currently off work on long term sick leave. A family member has suggested that I may be entitled to take paid holiday whilst off work sick but I am unsure. What would your advice be to an employee in my position – does such an entitlement apply? I am keen to investigate any way of preserving my income at what is a difficult time for me and my family, both personally and financially.

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F YOU HAVE been off work due to sickness for a long time, you may not receive sick pay. If so, taking holiday during your sickness absence could be a way to temporarily increase your income.

Under European law, it is your choice whether or not to take your statutory holiday entitlement during a period of sick leave. However, if you do so this may have an impact on any benefits you are receiving. You should also consider whether, once you

have returned to work, you will want to take holiday and enjoy it properly. If you decide to take holiday during sick leave, it must be booked in the normal way.

Similar rules also apply if you become sick during a period of booked holiday. In this case, you can decide that you would like to take your holiday another time but you must tell your employer that you are sick as soon as possible. If you decide to take sick leave instead, you will Vanilla April/May 2016

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only be paid for your sick leave entitlement.

Your employer cannot force you to take holiday during your sickness absence.

OTHER POINTS TO CONSIDER...

Can my employer refuse my request for holiday or tell me when to take leave?

Yes. If your employer has rules about booking leave set out in your contract, or in a handbook, then you should follow those rules. If not, then the statutory rules will apply.

The statutory rules say that if you wish to book holiday, you should give your employer notice twice the length of time you want to take off work. You should also be aware that your employer can require that you take certain days as paid holiday by giving you the same amount of notice.

Your employer might also decide that they do not want you to take holiday at a particular time. If so, your employer can refuse your request by giving you notice equal to the amount of time you want to take as holiday.

For example, if the statutory rules apply and you want to take a week’s leave, you must give your employer two weeks’ advance notice. If your employer does not want you to take holiday that week, they must give you notice refusing your request at least one week before the start of your holiday.

I do a lot of paid overtime, should this be taken into account when working out my holiday pay?

for the first four weeks of your holiday entitlement.

Under European law, your holiday pay must be “broadly equivalent” to your normal weekly pay. Recent cases say that your employer should take account of any non-guaranteed but paid overtime when calculating your holiday pay. A common way of doing this is by working out an average of your total number of hours and pay, including overtime, over the previous 12 weeks but there are as yet no firm rules.

These rules do not apply to the additional 1.6 weeks’ entitlement under UK law and your holiday

pay for this time can be based on your normal, or basic, wage if you have one. Your employer could decide, however, to pay you more (but not less) than UK law requires.

It is up to your employer to decide how to pay you for any holiday entitlement over and above your statutory holiday entitlement. These rules might be set out in your contract of employment.

If you think that your holiday pay has been calculated incorrectly, you should take advice quickly, as strict time limits apply if you wish to bring an employment tribunal claim. ■

We are here to help...

For further advice on this issue or to obtain a quote for us to help with any issues with your employer please contact the employment team at Steeles Law. Our specialist, James Hopgood (below) is on hand to help.

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Steeles Law offers fixed fee Employment Legal Advice Consultations in our Diss office on the last Wednesday of each month.

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THE LANES

LIFE IN THE NORWICH L ANES WEDNESDAY 11 MAY

TOM ROBINSON

Home in the Morning Tour – an acoustic evening of songs and storytelling

MON 4 – FRI 8 APRIL

TIME OUT OF MIND On a summer’s evening in 1593, two men meet at The Dirty Duck Inn in Stratford Upon Avon – an

occasion that leads to an extraordinary relationship that changed the face of world theatre.

Written to celebrate Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary, this fascinating play by award-winning author Adrian Drew, is a combination of speculation, comedy and pathos, guaranteed to both surprise and entertain! Adrian Drew has written 26 plays and all have been performed on London’s Fringe, three in regional venues, one OffBroadway and one in Buenos Aires.

Maddermarket Theatre Tickets £6

THURS 28 APRIL 7.30PM

RICHARD III WITH IAN MCKELLEN A special film screening event to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.

It is the 1930s, and a long and bloody civil war has divided the nation as two powerful families battle for the crown. There will be a post-screening discussion between star Ian McKellen and director Richard Loncraine, broadcast live from BFI Southbank.

Audience members will be invited to submit questions for the discussion via social media.

Cinema City SUNDAY 22 MAY LOU LOU’S VINTAGE FAIR

MONDAY 18 APRIL CURTIS ELLER

Curtis Eller is a banjo player, songwriter and rock & roll singer “Cast off your shackles, break free, Curtis is here, we are saved, hallelujah – Americana UK The Bicycle Shop 8pm, £10

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Winner of best vintage fair for the last three years, Lou Lou’s brings Norwich an exciting array of vintage clothing from the 1940s to 1990s. Vintage homewares and of course a fabulous vintage tea party and hair salon.

An intimate acoustic evening with songsmith, broadcaster, activist and raconteur Tom Robinson.

His musical journey has included getting banned by the BBC for being ‘Glad To be Gay’, fighting fascism alongside The Clash, playing Glastonbury with Peter Gabriel, writing lyrics for Elton John and drug smuggling in East Germany.

Norwich Arts Centre 8pm £16.50 adv/£18.50 door

The Halls, 10am – 4pm

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

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FINANCE

ADRIAN & SHIRLEY’S STORY How good financial planning prepared them for the unexpected...

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DRIAN AND SHIRLEY, who have lived in Hellesdon for many years, were at long last looking forward to enjoying more time together and planning the next few years of fun and travel. Adrian had decided to retire in December 2014 at age 65; Shirley was recently retired. For the first year or so, everything was as they wanted, but this was soon to change dramatically.

Feeling a little off colour, Adrian took a visit to his doctor. After a few more visits and subsequent tests at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, he was diagnosed in June 2015 with advanced pancreatic cancer, with secondary spread to the liver; he commenced treatment with ‘S.I.E.G.E.’, a chemotherapy drugs trial, at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

Unfortunately, with pancreatic cancer, there are no real symptoms to speak of and it is often very advanced by the time it is diagnosed. This produces a very low survival rate of just 4%

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after 12 months. To have to come to terms with this prognosis after less than a year together in retirement, both Adrian and Shirley were devastated. They had many questions, but little time to find answers. How long might they have together? How would Shirley and the boys cope?

Would they have enough money?

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BVIOUSLY, they called an immediate halt to their retirement plans.

Rather than let the shock and fear create inaction, Adrian and Shirley wanted to gain some control and try to make plans as best they could.

Their starting point was to contact their financial adviser of many years, Simon Kiley at RJL IFA in Eaton. Simon immediately suggested a meeting, at which they could review Adrian and Shirley’s investments and insurances and thereby assess what lump sums and incomes would be available now or on Adrian’s death.

Fortunately, Simon had arranged £50,000 of

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life cover for each of them in 2008, by way of two single-life policies. Whilst this can be marginally more expensive than a joint-life policy, the benefit is that the survivor will continue to have cover in their own name.

If a successful claim is made under a joint life policy, the survivor is left with no cover, as the policy expires at that point. In this case, Shirley stood to benefit from Adrian’s £50,000 and her own £50,000 would continue to the end of the policy term.

Some questions to consider...

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● Do you have personal or occupational

LAIMS are usually made under life policies towards the end of the policy term. In the joint-life scenario, the survivor is considerably older than when the policy was taken out, which means that any new policy will be much more expensive, if obtainable at all. This is the nature of life assurance: younger, healthier people get cheaper policies (less likely to claim); older, less healthy people get more expensive policies (more likely to claim).

Another helpful aspect of the policies was ‘terminal illness benefit’, which means that the policy owner can make a claim if the life assured has less than a given period to live.

Due to Adrian's prognosis being very poor (less than 12 months, as confirmed by his medical team), the £50,000 was paid to him in a matter of days. He was able to see the money put to use for Shirley and his children, which provided him with some comfort in this difficult time.

Death benefits are also available with Adrian’s personal pension and Simon is discussing the options with him and the family.

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DRIAN kindly agreed to share his story in order that families may consider the importance of adequate life and health assurance. Many of us may have taken out a policy in connection with a mortgage, or perhaps set up some cover many years ago that was based on what we could afford. Are those arrangements still suitable?

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● Do you have sufficient life cover? ● When did you last review it? ● Has anything changed, e.g. job, marriage,

children, house purchase etc? ● Is it joint life or single life? ● Under what circumstances can you claim? ● At what point does it expire? ● Do you have terminal illness benefit? ● Do you have any work-related death or

health cover? pensions that provide death benefits?

If you would like to come in for a review, please contact us on 01603 499599 or simon@rjlifa.co.uk. We would appreciate it if you would let us know that you contacted us because of this story, as we will donate £50 to the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, on each and every new policy that stems from it.

Please note that this article is not intended to be used as advice. If you are considering putting life or health assurance in place or adjusting the cover that you already have, please speak to us or another qualified financial adviser. This is very important, as inadequate cover exposes you and your dependants to financial risk now and in the future. Life and/or health assurance policies do not usually acquire a maturity value or a surrender value. At the end of the policy term, or if premiums cease before that date, the policy will simply expire. Availability, sums assured and cost depend largely on age, health and the type of cover.

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TOP 10 FACIALS Your local beauty experts cast their votes!

Let’s face it ladies – shopping around for the ultimate facial can be a bit of a minefield these days. They all sound so fantastic, so which one do you choose? Are some really better than others and worth the extra expense? We decided to ask our Norwich beauticians and salon owners to recommend one facial that, in their opinion, was a cut above all the rest. And so here’s the Vanilla Top Ten...

➊ ESPA AGE-DEFYER FACIAL Spa at Style (within Style Health and Fitness)

This 1 hour luxurious and regenerating facial for maturing skin helps minimise lines and wrinkles around the eyes, neck, lips and jawline to help combat the signs of ageing. This treatment visibly improves the appearance of the skin by using special age-defying massage techniques and a selection of award winning ESPA age-defying

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products to replenish and revitalise the skin, leaving your complexion toned, radiant and rejuvenated.

Cost of treatment £59

leave us fresh faced without feeling the need to hide after a facial treatment.

Cost of treatment £70

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Instant and visual results by resurfacing the skin with the use of controlled chemicals targeting deeper layers of the dermis with minimised irritation, no burning, redness or peeling and no downtime, make this the perfect facial treatment even in your lunch break! It’s the first pharmacosmeceutical treatment which targets skin disorders such as ageing, pigmentation, acne and chronic redness. The Vitamin C drip feeds your skin, so even after 2/3 weeks after your facial you are still enjoying the results.

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➌ GENESIS MARINE “The definative anti-ageing Facial”. Genesis facials combine the latest light therapy and ultrasound technology to deliver fast action and tangible results that enable you to see and feel the difference immediately.

The collagen facial boosts the hydration, improves elasticity, repairs collagen degradation of the skin and delays its ageing cycle. Collagen is essential to replenish dehydrated skin, it effectively diminishes fine lines and wrinkles whilst tightening and rejuvenating tired skin to leave it feeling smoother and nourished.

(With collagen mask) Cost of treatment £75 ➤

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Whether your skin needs a deep cleanse, a healthy glow, soothing or hydrating, we encourage our guests to experience a personalised ESPA facial. This treatment includes cleansing, exfoliation, personalised mask treatment, tension relief face, shoulder and scalp massage finished with serums and moisturisers chosen specifically for you. Your therapist will choose from the following: Re-Hydrator, Oil Controller, Skin Radiance or Regenerating.

Cost of treatment £52

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AGE DEFYING FACIAL Perfection Skin Clinic & Wellbeing Centre

A highly stimulating anti-ageing treatment that infuses the skin with Medik8 core anti-ageing ingredients: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and ‘Growth Factors’. Includes, enzyme peel, LightPeel, face, neck and décolleté massage.

Instant lifting, smoothes away fine lines for a younger looking skin. This facial accelerates the natural exfoliation process with no visible peeling, no down time but has really amazing results.

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➏ DECLEOR COLLAGEN PLUMP & LIFT FACIAL Norfolk Spa

Let our Decléor therapist take you on an exquisite journey, with a unique Decléor back diagnostic massage, continuing with revolutionary youth activating formulas which infuse the

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skin with naturally energising ingredients to help kick-start its natural renewal process.

The facial includes a lifting and relaxing massage to recharge skin tissues, leaving your skin looking flawless, youthful and radiant.

Cost of treatment £65

➐ OBAGI BLUE PEEL RADIANCE Sean Holt Clinic

The blue radiance is a highly effective, yet gentle light chemical peel that provides an excellent facial rejuvenation treatment. This treatment can be used to improve a range of skin conditions such as photo damage, dull and lack lustre skin, uneven skin tone and is excellent for people suffering with acne or who have mild acne scaring. We love this treatment simply because it works – it is a satisfyingly strong (but well tolerated) treatment that you know is going to rejuvenate your skin.

Cost of treatment £70 (Get 6 for price of 5)

This personalised facial uses synergistic blends of plant botanicals that will ensure that your skin is left feeling revitalised and your mind relaxed. Designed with your skin’s natural balance in mind this experience commences with deeply relaxed breathing, incorporating cleansing, exfoliation and lymphatic drainage massage using hot and cold stones. A mask is applied and a scalp massage completes this experience.

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INFUSION FACIAL Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club

This super hydrating facial quenches the thirstiest skin. It includes a gentle exfoliation to smooth then a nutrient-rich mask to rehydrate resulting in skin that’s supple and cashmere soft. £65 mon-fri / £70 weekends

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HYDRABOOST FACIAL The Beauty Rooms, Bawburgh Golf Club

Voted best in Harper’s Bazaar for sensitive skins! The perfect antidote to dry, lack-lustre skin.

This intensive treatment deeply hydrates whilst plumping and firming the skin. Based on hyaluronic acid, it helps to reduce fine lines caused by dehydration and increase the plumpness of the dermis resulting in glowing, moisturised skin.

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Intrigued by this fascinating process I arrived for Gill’s two-anda-half-hour consultation wearing no make-up, as requested. Gill explained the basis of the colour wheel. “The colours at the top of the wheel are warm, either Spring or Autumn, and cool at the bottom, which are Summer or Winter. Our first step is to establish whether you are a warm or cool person, then which season you are.”

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7. Bring the inside in With Spring here at last and the daffodils in bloom, our minds are turning to the outside rather than the inside. But whilst we are still waiting for those long hot days why not try and bring the garden inside by adding a dash of green into our homes.

The new Woodland Walk collection from Sanderson is the perfect remedy for those without a garden or easy access to the countryside. Imagine a wall of Sanderson Woodland Chorus in the bedroom – what a lovely way to wake up! Or how about using the fabric for a simple roman blind at the kitchen window, so even if the view isn’t inspiring at least these pretty birds and flowers will always be cheery. And any plain sofa will be enlivened by having a cushion or two in Sanderson Fern Embroidery in a zingy green and white.

If you are lucky enough to have a conservatory or garden studio then the new Outdoor collection from Manuel Canovas is perfect for you. It uses all the zingy bright colours they are renowned for and combines them with big bold leafy prints and watercolour Koi carp swimming around. The fabrics are particularly great because they are totally weatherproof – you can leave them out all summer and they will be fine, or bring them in to the conservatory to get that Spring feeling all year round.

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“Because it’s a period property, we wanted to restore the windows to be in keeping with the feel of the house. We knew we wanted Chartwell Green with a woodgrain effect, complete with Georgian bars and period-style handles. We are planning to extend the house further and then replace the remainder of the old windows as well as the out-dated conservatory.”

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HIDDEN gem with 10,000 square metres of inspirational garden accessories and giftware for the home and garden, unlike anywhere else in the UK. The Foras family story is an amazing tale of diversification that has seen a working farm branch out to design and create an amazing landscape of gardens, incorporating natural stone garden accessories, paving and landscape materials. The range consists of tactile water features, birdbaths, seating, bird houses and feeders, natural slate vases, lanterns, vintage planters, garden burners, fire pits and Rajasthani furniture picked up on their travels.

The business has developed over the last three years to supply interior flooring for walls and floors.

The Old Tulip Barn now displays an array of interior stone, porcelains, ceramics and mosaics hand selected and imported by Foras – they provide innovation, aspiration and a range of choice that would rival anywhere in the country.

To get a taste of what they offer at a price never to be repeated go along to their open day and warehouse clearance on the 20-22 May 9.00am – 5.00pm. There will be a variety of offers, products with over 70% off, end of line water features, planters, accessories and flooring – as well as a 20% discount on all new products from the garden accessory range.

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Come and meet your local producers and sample their beautiful produce City Farm Shop @ Notcutts Garden Centre Daniels Rd, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 6QP 01603 507343 www.cityfarmshop.co.uk 08.30–17.30 Mon–Sat 10.00–16.30 Sunday

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FoodStuff SATURDAY SPECIALS BY THE DOZEN Norwich’s best-kept secret, Dozen Artisan Bakery likes to whet customers’ appetites with new flavours for the weekend. Its ‘Saturday Specials’ are dreamt up in Dozen’s bakery each week, and rolled out into the adjoining shop early on Saturday mornings. With different products each weekend, you might find lemon and feta focaccias, country sourdoughs – made using a unique blend of white and wholemeal flours -, raspberry almond pastries, white chocolate and blueberry muffins, or Morello cherry and almond tarts. Go and see what’s new this weekend! www.dozenbakery.co.uk

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A new café called Benugo will open in John Lewis Norwich on the Mezzanine level at the end of March, it's an exciting new brand for the city with the closest Benugo based in London. John Lewis Oxford Street is the only other John Lewis store who currently have a Benugo Café.

Benugo was founded in 1998 with a vision of not just creating superb,

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natural food, but of giving something that was a real experience.

This vision remains true today. The Benugo brand now stretches from their awardwinning high street stores to concessions within some of the world’s largest and most respected museums, public spaces and historic buildings and aims to deliver a comfortable, friendly and flavorful experience.

MAY BANK HOLIDAY BRUNCH CLUB Strattons is open for brunch club for both May bank holiday Mondays. Indulge in one of the hot dishes, maybe eggs Benedict, smoked haddock and puy lentil kedgeree, thick pancakes with roasted rhubarb and ice-cream or a traditional full English.

Help yourself to homemade muffins and pastries, cereals, fruit and locally pressed juices. £18pp including a hot drink, brunch bar and one hot dish from the menu. Booking is essential, call 01760 723845 or visit www.strattonshotel.com

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Brasted’s Starters £12 (average) Mains £25 (average) Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday (7-10pm) and Friday lunchtime 12noon-2.30pm Manor Farm Barns Framlingham Pigot Norfolk NR14 7PZ Tel: 01508 491112 www.brasteds.co.uk

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VEN IF you haven’t had the pleasure of dining at Brasted’s, chances are you’ve heard of it.

Founded by the late John Brasted in 1984, the multi award-winning restaurant was built on his principle of “great company, fabulous food and wonderful wines, as often as possible.” It’s a premise Brasted’s has maintained for over three decades, despite moving from the centre of Norwich to the village of Framlingham Pigot (a few miles to the southeast of the city) some 10 years ago.

Enter and you’re immediately struck by the first-class level of service and opulent interior − the latter thanks to a major refurbishment last year. It’s a warm welcome to a comfortable and relaxing environment that offers a discernible degree of intimacy.

As we were shown to our table I couldn’t help but think the layout of the restaurant was really quite clever, giving each of the eight tables plenty of personal space and providing plenty of room for the ever-helpful (but never intrusive) waiting staff. Indeed, at times it felt as though the restaurant had opened especially for us.

It was a feeling due in no small part to the attentions of front of house manager Nigel, who looked after us with commensurate skill and perfect recommendations from Executive Chef Chris Busby’s imaginative menu – which changes every six to eight weeks.

While we enjoyed some mouthwatering canapes and were treated to a delightfully tasty amuse-bouche (pomegranate and molasses seared salmon), we debated whether to choose from the a la carte menu or treat ourselves to Brasted’s recentlyintroduced 8-course taster menu.

We decided on the former, and I started with a fabulous dish of seared king scallops, served with a brilliant bacon panna cotta with bacon crumb, and an exquisitely-flavoured Jerusalem artichoke purée. My friend’s starter was equally impressive, being a vibrant pea mousse with yoghurt emulsion, shaved Heritage beets and roasted fresh figs.

These marvellous dishes were followed by our main courses. For me, a thoroughly beautiful fillet, cutlet and crisp belly of Orchard Farm lamb (an

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extremely local source) with Macaire potatoes, woodshrooms and a stunning red currant infused sauce. My friend, meanwhile, was full of praise for her beautifully crisp and tasty roasted cauliflower with Honingham goat’s curd, a rich curried carrot puree, crispy cous cous and some wonderfully spicy raisins.

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OR ONCE, I regretted my lack of a sweet tooth. For while I enjoyed a wellbalanced plate of house cheeses with a homemade quince jelly, my friend ended her meal (on Nigel’s faultless recommendation) with the peach parfait, chocolate cylinder, honeycomb, pistachio crumb and peach purée.

Describing it as ‘incredible’ she said it was by far the best dessert she’d ever tasted – and accompanied it with a glass of Nivole Frizzante, a beautiful dessert wine of which I was allowed a small taste.

Our meals really were quite amazing, displaying a level of skill and artistry I think you’d be hard pressed to find equalled anywhere else.

“Brasted’s has always been about celebrating,” Managing Director Nick Mills told us as we (reluctantly) left, and we couldn’t have agreed more. In fact, next time we’ll be taking advantage of Brasted’s Lodge, which adjoins the restaurant and offers six individually-designed en suite bedrooms that won 5 AA stars only a year after opening.

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Stoke Mill Menu Du Jour Lunch: 2 courses £17 / 3 courses £20 Dinner: 2 courses £20 / 3 courses £24 A La Carte Starters £7-£10 Mains £14-£25 OPENING HOURS

Wednesday-Saturday Noon-2.30pm 7-9.30pm (10pm Sat) Sunday 12-3pm Stoke Mill, Mill Rd, Stoke Holy Cross, Norwich NR14 8PA Tel: 01508 493337 www.stokemill.co.uk

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TOKE MILL is between four and five hundred years old and sits resplendently in the Norfolk countryside in Stoke Holy Cross just some 15 minutes south of Norwich.

It is a watermill where two hundred years ago Jeremiah Colman began to mill the famous Colman’s Mustard.

Now Stoke Mill, after its reinvention by owner Ludo Laccarino and chef Andrew Rudd two and a half years ago, has become one of Norfolk’s finest restaurants.

The mellow decor, staff, music and of course the food are all superb.

Andrew decided to cook a selection for us rather as if we had chosen the taster menu, and it arrived at a leisurely pace while we soaked up the atmosphere and relaxed into the experience.

It was busy and buzzy, with all sorts of clientele, full of fun and chatter on a Thursday lunchtime.

Our rather splendid first course came in a small bamboo box – deep-fried smoked Cheddar, paprika cheese straws, smoked salmon mousse, duck liver paté, with warm

home-made bread in a bag. It was accompanied by a glass of Picpoul de Pinet teasing us on deliciously to the next delight.

Warm Brie with raisin chutney, goat’s cheese croquettes, homepickled grapes, on a cherry-wood platter, was a taste-bud joy.

It was all served in a very relaxed fashion, allowing us to watch as amazing dishes appeared from the kitchen for other diners. There were eye-catching soufflés, steaks, fish of all sorts – I wanted to try them all!

Next was surf and turf: scallops and belly pork with apple purée, mouthwateringly good and a perfect combination. Elements are bonded nowadays that not so many years ago no one would have dreamed of doing.

And there was more… Panfried halibut on a seafood paella with a lobster bisque de homard, accompanied by a New Zealand Waipara River Bascand Estate Sauvignon Blanc, just right with this dish.

Locally reared beef, perfectly cooked, with tiny roast potatoes and

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small white onions, melted in the mouth, with a Malbec Penedo Borges complementing the meat.

All our glasses were the splendid house wines, which start at £20. The list is carefully selected, tweaked regularly and sensibly priced, the most expensive being a Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne at £265.

If we had thought the exquisite passionfruit soufflé with raspberry sorbet, or vanilla crème caramel with rhubarb macaroon and “textures” of rhubarb, was the finale, we would have been wrong. When we ordered coffee, out came more sumptuous goodies in the shape of home-made chocolate peanut balls, cherry chocolates and more macaroons.

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HE MILL is a must on the eating-out list, I can’t wait to return. I want to do it all, lunch again, dinner, Sunday lunch. I have to eat everything on their wondrous menu…

I heard a man having lunch with his wife on the next table exclaim: “This takes fish and chips to a new dimension.” I couldn’t have put it better myself, it summed up the whole Stoke Mill experience. Go, don’t wait for a reason, just go, it’s fabulous.

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ARS IN VITRO 2013 £9.50 at The Library

ASTER is a time of refection, newness and birth. Families everywhere will be spending time together, whether they are using the bank holiday to finish all of that DIY, gardening, Easter egg hunts or just enjoying the extra time to lounge, chill and to eat and have fun.

Here at The Library we are about to launch our brand new menu with some mouth watering options – from Lobster Mac ‘n’ Cheese to slowcooked Daube of Beef and of course thinking of Spring, wood-grilled Lamb Chops. We have also updated our wine offering with a stunning Chenin Blanc from South Africa, as well as very red-meat-friendly Malbec and Spanish varietals.

One wine in particular is my drink of choice at the moment, from Tandem Navarra in the Basque region of Spain. Ars In Vitro 2013 Tempranillo Merlot is a perfect example of New Wave Spain – made by Jose Maria Fraile and Alica Eyaralar – two of the leading lights in the Navarra wine-making scene. Perfect with lamb or casseroles or just enjoying on its own.

This year is an extra special year it will be our 10th Anniversary since opening The Library plus I can hardly believe it 25 years of running restaurants in Norwich. Keep an eye out for announments of a celebration or two.

All that remains to say is ‘Cheers!’

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f you are a lobster lover, you’ll know that they are a rare find outside expensive restaurants.

But you can breath a sigh of relief – Just Lobster, in Tombland (the UK’s first and original lobster shack) is a celebration of our orange crustaceous friend… with a bit more besides!

The premises has a stylish, yet fast food appeal, very family orientated. The sort of place you can just drop into without having to don a bow tie or tip the maitre ‘d!

The menu is very lobster focused, as you would imagine, with every size available as either simply ‘cooked’, or baked and grilled in a variety of styles, such as ‘au gratin’, with mac ’n cheese, or with oyster sauce and breadcrumbs. The classic thermidor is here too, with creamy mushroom and sherry sauce.

But lobsters aren’t the only stars: clam chowder, seafood gumbo, surf ’n turf, to name a few, plus a great range of burgers and wraps.

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For a starter, we chose to share six king prawns on skewers with JL dipping sauce. These were fat, juicy, spankingly fresh, and probably the sweetest prawns I have ever tasted. A very generous portion, too, beautifully presented.

The wine list here is eclectic, with lots of new world wines to choose from, plus a few French classics. My fellow diner chose a bottle of Argentinian Pure Organic Malbec Mendoza, which he described as full bodied, dark, well rounded, with some great blackberry overtones.

Main courses arrived in good time. For me, a huge bowl of mussels, steamed in cream, white wine and shallot sauce – these were delicious, big, plump, juicy fellows. The sauce perfectly complemented the dish, without overpowering it and at only £10, this dish was amazing value.

My friend decided to see what all the fuss was about with lobsters, so he chose a fresh steamed half lobster, finished

under the grill, with crushed new potatoes and coleslaw and fries.

The meat was sweet, tender and everything you would expect from this regal creature. But it tasted even better knowing the price tag was a very reasonable £15.

Almost full we decided to share a Blueberry and Apple Crumble.

Bubbling hot, with oodles of fruit and a lightly toasted crumble topping, and served with a cooling scoop of vanilla ice-cream.

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What ingredients do you always have in your store cupboard?

My store cupboard always depends on the month or the season for top ingredients. Top of my ‘all year’ list would be free range eggs – so many dishes are created with fresh eggs and other good base ingredients, sourced locally.

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

At the end of the working day I like to relax with a nice glass of red wine, a slice of homemade pie, a selection of cheeses, chutneys and olives. That’s a perfect, simple supper for me.

What type of cooking do you enjoy cooking the most?

Living and working in the Mediterranean for 10 years, I would say fish has become a firm favourite for me. It’s healthy and when fresh, fish becomes a delicious option with sauces, spices and marinades for a starter or main meal.

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“A slice of homemade pie, a selection of cheeses, chutneys and olives... That’s a perfect simple supper for me”

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

Living and working in Norfolk you have to go with each season as it is important to use local fresh seasonal ingredients and Norfolk has some of the best ingredients.

At The Tuddenham Lodge we use local suppliers and particularly love the two which are in our own village, one for Tuddenham Honey and the other Danns icecream, with a wide choice in the area, why go anywhere else.

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

I believe the next big thing will be

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Mark Charles is head chef at the lodge in North Tuddenham.

Having worked in the catering industry for many years with experience in hotels, restaurants, bistros and European cuisine he has a passion to provide good honest food with flavour.

loads of slow baked recipes, good old style cooking, everything slow roasted or slow baked. Creating tasty and good, old fashioned food with a new twist, it’s the direction we are now heading with our menus at The Lodge. We are going back to the basics with traditional ingredients, brisket, brasing steak, oxtail, pork belly, chump chops, lamb shanks, all ingredients from the past to the present. Good food excels.

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The Gluten Free Café OPENING HOURS

Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pm 21 Timberhill, Norwich NR1 3JZ Tel: 01603 610573 www.norfolkglutenfree.co.uk

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N AN ICY day in March, the Gluten Free Shop & Cafe on Timber Hill, in Norwich, is a warm, welcoming and delicious-smelling haven!

Open just two months, this small but big-hearted business is already thriving – busy every day, and buzzing when I arrive to sample their cafe food with owner Louisa Kiddell.

As the name suggests, everything on the menu in the café is gluten free – and that’s guaranteed. But they also cater for a wide variety of other dietary needs, and ‘free from’ options include vegetarian, soya free, egg free, dairy free and vegan.

It’s a great-looking menu – most notably a vast selection of mouth-watering pies and quiches, rolls and wraps with a multitude of fillings, salads, hot dishes, breakfast options, desserts and cakes.

Much of the food here is homemade, but otherwise Louisa

buys local where she can find the quality she demands. These include Marsh Pig local meat, cheesy dough balls, pickle, cakes and coffee.

“The provenance and standard of the ingredients and food we use in our café are a top priority,” says Louisa. “We like working with small producers who have the same belief system as us, who care about what they are doing and want to help people with food intolerances to eat what they want, rather than what they have to.

We also want to show everyone, whether on not they have a food intolerance, that just because it’s gluten free, it doesn’t have to be taste free, or boring!”

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’M KEEN to test this, so Louisa took a rare lunch break to help me taste some of the bestsellers at the café, starting with a homemade minestrone soup.

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those winter blues. Next up was a homemade vegetable chilli. This had a great kick to it, but not overpowering, just as a chilli should be. Big on flavour and so satisfying.

Everyone loves a cheese and pickle roll, and I am no exception. This one hit the spot on every level. The gluten free bread here is excellent, with that ‘bready’ consistency that is often hard to achieve without gluten.

We move on to a tasty vegetable quiche, the pastry crumbly and rich, and then some spicy flatbreads and Scrubby Oak dipping oil.

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Whatever your intolerance, or if you just love cake, this is the place for you. “As a coeliac, finding cake that tastes like real cake is a challenge,” Louisa says. “But we have found some excellent local bakers who seem to have cracked it.”

I was lucky enough to sample just a small selection – chocolate hazelnut, carrot cake, and carrot and citrus. All three were gorgeous, moreish and the perfect sweet hit.

It’s no wonder this café is booming, it’s offering something to the growing community of people who want, or need, to eat gluten free, but who have struggled to find good places with imaginative menus. And for the rest of us, it’s just a friendly café, where the food and service are superb. Everyone can be satisfied here!

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Why gluten free?

BY LOUISA KIDDELL The Norfolk Gluten Free Co. Ltd.

Gluten is a part of the protein found in wheat, barley and rye – the main ingredient in so many foods – so why be gluten free?

It’s reported that 1 in 100 people in the UK have Coeliac Disease, a serious autoimmune condition, in which the body attacks itself when even a tiny bit of gluten is consumed by the sufferer – it can lead to many more health complications too, and the only remedy is a strict completely gluten free diet for life. If you think you may be showing symptoms (see www. coeliac.org.uk) go to see your GP. You can be gluten intolerant even if you are not Coeliac, and more people are now finding that they are suffering from anything from brain fog and migraines, skin rashes and aching joints, to feeling bloated and uncomfortable after a meal containing gluten. There is a health backlash going on right now, many are trying out a gluten or wheat free diet, and with today’s diet high in heavily processed convenience foods, it’s no wonder that people are not feeling well and looking towards alternatives; the trend towards a more traditional and unprocessed diet, one that is naturally gluten free, is set to continue.

GLUTEN-FREE DINING AT CÔTE BRASSERIE Côte Brasserie on Exchange Street have recently received accreditation from Coeliac UK for their fantastic gluten-free menu. Featuring many items from their main menu, Côte’s gluten-free offering is extensive and full of treats. Why not try the crab mayonnaise for starters, their classic beef bourguignon for mains and finish off with their signature crème caramel? The restaurant is open all day from breakfast through to lunch and dinner and there is even a glutenfree breakfast menu, making Côte a fantastic choice for all occasions, gluten-free or not!

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Perfect for Spring – a zingy lime yogurt cake with delicate rose petals from baking experts Milk & Moss

Lime, Walnut & Rose Cake GF + Vegan 200g sunflower spread 200g golden caster sugar 200g gluten free self raising four 130g soya yoghurt A few drops of vanilla extract 100g finely chopped walnuts Juice and zest of 2 limes (half for cake, half for topping) 100g golden granulated sugar Few drops of rose water Dried rose petals for decoration Lined 8 inch round cake tin

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1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Cream butter and caster sugar together in a bowl.

2 Add flour, yoghurt, vanilla extract, walnuts and half the lime juice and zest. Mix until well combined.

3 Turn out into cake tin and bake for 25-30 mins (check cake after 20 minutes) until skewer inserted into middle of the cake tin comes out clean.

4 To make the sugar topping mix the rest of the lime juice and zest with the granulated sugar and rose water until a thick consistency is achieved (spreadable for the cake but not dry). You can add more lime juice or a few drops of water to

loosen mixture if this is the case.

Top the still warm cake with the zesty icing and sprinkle with crushed walnuts and dried rose petals. Leave to cool and serve!

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NE DAY Diane Meadows stopped to buy some asparagus from the farm shop at the Notcutts Garden Centre, on Daniels Road, Norwich, and ended up getting much more than she bargained for.

“I went in for asparagus and walked out having agreed to buy the business,” said Diane. Then I went home to gently break the news to my husband.”

Since then, Diane’s dream has turned into her passion and she is rightly proud of The City Farm Shop which, last year, was shortlisted for a Norfolk Food Hero Award by the Aylsham Show.

The primary focus is to provide customers with the highest quality, locally-produced fruit and vegetables, meat and dairy products including fabulous cheeses, such as Norfolk’s Binham Blue, and delicious chutneys, jams, honey, cereals, oils and vinegars.

“We are so lucky in Norfolk to have such great artisan food

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producers,” said Diane.

Daily seasonal deliveries are made by some of Norfolk’s best farms including cabbages and cauliflowers from Alysham, tomatoes from Stalham and tasty asparagus from Rollesby.

“This morning, for example, we had our first delivery of rhubarb.

It just delights me that I know the farmer who grew it, it was picked this morning, driven here and has already gone into a customer’s crumble,” said Diane.

Coupled with outstanding and friendly customer service, it’s easy to understand why the shop’s loyal followers keep coming back.

“Our customers like the fact we talk to them, and know who they are and what they are up to. They don’t want to go to supermarkets so much because of the impersonal nature of them,” explained Diane.

Business has grown steadily year on year thanks to those who are largely seeking a different food shopping experience from that of a

big store and keen to endorse the buy local ethos.

“Our prices compare favourably with Waitrose which is our local supermarket in Eaton. We're often at least 20 percent cheaper on many of their items,” said Diane.

Diane is planning to repeat last year’s hugely-popular food fayre held outside the premises, which this year will be held on May 30th between 10am and 4.30pm, giving visitors the chance to taste the goods and meet producers.

“I really believe the shop is a local treasure and I just want to ensure more people know we are here,” she said. ■ SHEREE HANNA City Farm Shop, Notcutts Garden Centre , Daniels Road, Norwich NR4 6QP 01603 507343 www.cityfarmshop.co.uk Mon to Sat 8.30am - 5.30pm Sunday 10am - 4.30pm

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NOT-TO-MISS EVENTS Fakenham SUNDAY 22 MAY

Ladies Day at Fakenham Races First race scheduled for 2.30pm. Arguably the best day in the Fakenham racing calendar, with prizes for Best Dressed Lady, Best Hat and Best Dressed Couple, there’s an extra incentive to look one’s best! This year they are introducing an ‘Afternoon Tea at The Races’ package for those Ladies (and gents!) who would like to be seated in a gorgeous, fully-lined marquee supplied by local supplier Grice & Foster. £35pp.

Norwich 29 & 30 APRIL

Norwich Global Village Market From Morocco to Madagascar, India to Indonesia, Senegal to South Africa, this market

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will be bringing crafts and gifts from around the world, along with French and Portuguese bakes, and vegan cakes.

On the Saturday the market extends outside, with delicious global food, freshly brewed coffee, cooking demonstrations

by Bhaji Man, and some performances with a world music theme. There will also be people raising money for Medecins sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders). Oh, and surfboards!

The Forum, 10am-5pm SATURDAY 30 APRIL

Big C Fire Walk

Mind over matter! Can you conquer the ultimate challenge and walk on fire for Big C this April.

Fire walking is centuries old and has become popular in the UK in the last few years. Can you really put your fears and anxieties to one side and walk across burning coals?

Full training prior to the event will be given. You'll be taught how to use your fear in a positive way.

Tickets are £30. with a minimum fundraising target of £100 Tickets and further information are available here: www.big-c. co.uk/Events/the-big-c-firewalk

21 & 22 MAY

NNF: Garden Party Encounter a fire-breathing dragon made of scrap metal, experience vivid sound installations, marvel at a unique flying machine and enjoy circus, live music, dance and more.

Free event. 11am-5pm Chapelfield Gardens

SATURDAY 7 MAY

Motown and Northern Soul NCFC now hosts one of the most popular Motown and Northern Soul Nights in Norfolk. 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 the regular team of Soul DJ’s who will play your requests, along with their fantastic selection of Soul Music from the 60’s and 70’s.

Top of the Terrace at Norwich City Football Club. 8pm until 2am £7 advance/£8.50 door

SUNDAY 5 JUNE

Norwich 100/50/25 bike ride Starting and finishing in the City of Norwich, this ride takes you through a perfect cycling county of quiet roads and picturesque villages. From the start, all routes head north to Reepham, with the 25 mile route heading east to Horstead. The 50 mile route then loops back past Blickling Hall while the 100-milers head up to the coast at Holkham and east to the half-way point at Sheringham, touching on the Broads, before returning to the city.

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THEATRE Norwich Theatre Royal highlights 19 -23 APRIL

Swan Lake Adored by audiences for over a hundred years Swan Lake is the most famous ballet in the world.

Voted Best Company at the Taglioni European Ballet awards, Northern Ballet are ‘the best danceactors in the world’ (Dance Europe). Now, these remarkable dancers bring this legendary ballet to life for one unmissable week. Performed to Tchaikovsky’s beautiful and moving score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia. A treasured classic reimagined – a timeless ballet for a modern audience.

Tickets £8-£37.50 26 - 30 APRIL

RSC - A Midsummer Night's Dream The nation’s favourite April/May 2016 Vanilla

Shakespeare play is performed as never before; magically intertwining professional and amateur actors, deep in an enchanted wood on Midsummer’s night.

Tickets £8-£25 3 - 7 MAY

Guys and Dolls Nominated for six Olivier Awards including Best Musical Revival and Best Theatre Choreographer.

The sensational production of Guys and Dolls, direct from the West End, continues to wow audiences at sell-out performances in London and is heading to Norwich Theatre Royal in May! West End and Broadway star Richard Fleeshman (Coronation Street; Ghost - The Musical) plays Sky Masterson with Hollywood’s Maxwell Caulfield (The Colbys, Grease 2; Chicago) as Nathan Detroit.

This sizzling New York tale

of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers will leave you ‘Walking on air’ Daily Telegraph.

Tickets £8-£44 24 MAY - 4 JUNE

The Bodyguard The award-winning musical based on the blockbuster film, is heading to Norwich Theatre Royal starring three-time Brit nominee and X-Factor winner, Alexandra Burke as Rachel Marron. Direct from its smash-hit West End run, the show is here for only two weeks!

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

Tickets £8-£48.50 For more information go to theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Maddermarket Theatre 22-30 APRIL

King Lear

By William Shakespeare

Ageing tyrant Lear faces the consequences of maintaining his supremacy through surveillance and cruelty, rather than wisdom.

Where once Lear saw all, now his vision is occluded by doubt and deluded sentimentality. Scorning his advisers, Lear hands power to his treacherous daughters, Goneril and Regan. In the same impulse, he banishes the daughter who truly loves him – his youngest child, Cordelia. As Lear’s refuge from pain results in a second childishness, we are left wondering, can humanity be redeemed after such horror, or is this, indeed, our ‘promised end’? £18-£12 www.maddermarket.co.uk

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Women's Hour

13-29 MAY NORFOLK & NORWICH FESTIVAL

The international festival on our doorstep, has announced its full programme for 2016.

It brings a dazzling array of global stars to Norfolk whilst showcasing some of the best of the county’s home-grown talent and nurturing local emerging artists.

Here are just a few of the highlights, for full listings and information visit nnfestival.org.uk.

Norwich Arts Centre 4 MAY

Women’s Hour Sh!t Theatre

Theatre, comedy and cabaret feminism for all combine in a hilarious hour about what happens when women are given a whole 60 mins a day to think about what it is to be a woman. Feminist theatre for people of all genders.

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Luke Wright

Women's Hour is a mix of satire, song, clowning, movement and mess akin to cabaret or sketch comedy. Combining newly written sections and verbatim text taken from advertising, news media and pop culture, it is constantly updated in response to current affairs.

8pm. Pay what you can

The Adnams Spiegeltent WED 18 - SAT 28 MAY

White Nights

Race Horse Company

Be led into the night by soulful and mesmerising New York City singer and host Sophia Urista, while Race Horse Company’s fearless Finnish circus boys pack in acrobatic skill on Chinese Pole, trampoline, gym balls and teeterboard. Dancer and wild child Iona Kewney completes this ensemble of delicious performers.

‘This is circus completely outside the box’ The Times 7.30pm (Sun 5.30pm). £20

Norwich Theatre Royal FRIDAY 20 MAY

recognisable pieces of classical music.

Magical Mystery Tour: The Analogues

Norwich Arts Centre

By equal parts a musical showpiece and a creative sonic experiment, The Analogues take their name from their dedication to recreating the complex and layered sound of The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour, playing the same instruments that the Fab Four used to record the album at Abbey Road Studios. guitarists.

FRIDAY 24 MAY

Chapelfield Gardens SUNDAY 22 MAY

The Beethoven Safari Taking classical music out of concert halls and onto the streets of Norwich.

Aurora Orchestra is the only professional orchestra in the world to perform whole symphonies from memory. Watch out for them popping up across the city with one of the most loved and

[Live Art Club] Luke Wright

What I Learned From Johnny Bevan A story of shattered friendship, class ceilings, and the hollow reality of the New Labour dream.

At university the whipsmart, mercurial Johnny Bevan saves Nick, smashing his comfortable, middle class bubble and firing him up about politics, music and literature. Twenty years later, as their youthful dreams disintegrate with the social justice they hoped for, can Nick save Johnny from himself?

Luke Wright delivers an award-winning hurricane of a performance. With humour and humanity he takes British politics head on.

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Belinda Jennings Head Brewer Woodforde’s Brewery

My City Life

What attracted you to Norwich?

I love the city of Norwich. It has a thriving and fast-developing beer scene. It’s great being more involved with the local pubs as a brewer.

Belinda Jennings is a Master Brewer and Head Brewer at Woodforde’s, based in Woodbastwick. Belinda has over 18 years industry experience having worked as a Lab Technician, Brewer and Quality Manager. Born in Suffolk, Belinda now lives in Norwich.

How did you end up in the brewing business?

It’s all thanks to my mum. At the time I was in the dairy business and she had good links with Greene King. She suggested that instead of testing milk I should test beer. Unsurprisingly this didn’t take much persuading and I’ve never looked back!

Have you faced any discrimination because it’s the beer business?

No, not really, but you do still get

a surprised look on some men’s faces when you tell them what you do for a living. That surprise soon turns to envy, though!

Are women playing a more significant role in British beer?

Yes, definitely, both in hands-on brewing but also in management roles too. Women can really change the dynamics and feel of a very male dominant team, in a good way. There are also more women enjoying cask beer. Cask ale seems to have shaken off its old-fashioned stereotypes and today attracts a wide audience of both men and women.

Interestingly, women are leading the shift towards drinking less volume but stronger flavoured beers, opening up an even wider range of beers on the market.

What’s the future for British brewing?

Just getting bigger and better!

Quality will improve at all levels as customers get more educated and discerning, and it will only continue to provide more choice for customers. Beer is becoming more respected, discussed and, therefore, appreciated. There’s an increasing number of beer sommeliers operating across the country – Bruce Ash at Woodforde’s was Norfolk’s first – and these sommeliers often run their own classes to impart their knowledge to eager drinkers.

If you’re not drinking Woodforde’s beer what would be your chosen tipple?

Any good, light, fruity hoppy cask or keg beer. I am always trying other breweries’ beers, it’s important to keep researching and staying in touch with changing trends.

What is your favourite pub?

I have too many to mention! I enjoy a good blend between a traditional style pub with a modern twist. I like pubs that attract all kinds of drinkers, from traditional cask to modern keg. n

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Vanilla April/May 2016

Athletic At First Sight.

Introducing the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Incorporating essential changes that refine a modern icon, the new A-Class continues to stride ahead of the competition. It’s sharp, sporty looks and bold contemporary interior still defines the revived generation of Mercedes-Benz, and with five model lines and a choice of engines available it offers the perfect opportunity to reflect your true individuality.

Now with a larger media display, reversing camera with dynamic guidelines and CO2 emissions as low as 89 g/km, we understand the importance of detail. With options that cater to every taste, the A-Class allows you to define your road presence. Start every day at pole position.

Official government fuel consumption figures in mpg (litres per 100km) for the A-Class range: urban 30.7(9.2)72.4(3.9), extra urban 50.4(5.6)-88.3(3.2), combined 40.9(6.9)-80.7(3.5). CO2 emissions 162-89 g/km. Official EU regulated test data are provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors. Models featured is a Mercedes-Benz A 180 SE with manual transmission at ÂŁ21,065.00 on-the-road including optional metallic paint at ÂŁ570.00

The best or nothing.

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