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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 Sun 8 Oct BROADLAND DANCE SCHOOL Talented local youngsters £7 - £13 Mon 16 – Tues 17 Oct GIULIO CESARE Handel’s heroic opera £8 - £37.50

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Sun 22 Oct ST PETERSBURG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Rimsky Korsakov £8 - £36 Mon 23 Oct CHRIS & PUI SHOW CBeebies’ favourite double act £7 - £12

Tues 7-Sat 11 Nov HEDDA GABLER National Theatre’s acclaimed production of Ibsen’s masterpiece £8-£27.50 Tues 14-Sat 18 Nov GLYNDEBOURNE World class opera -Così fan tutte, Il Barbiere di Siviglia and Hamlet £8-£55

Wed 25 Oct JOHN MAYALL The Godfather of British Blues £8 - £32 Thur 26 – Fri 27 Oct TAP FACTORY Tap dance, percussion, comedy and acrobatics for all the family £8 - £25.50 Sat 28 Oct RICHARD THOMPSON Legendary songwriter/guitarist £8 - £35 Sun 29 Oct SHOWADDYWADDY Rock ‘n’ roll hits £7 - £20 Tues 31 Oct – Sat 4 Nov CRAZY FOR YOU Tom Chambers, Caroline Flack star in glorious Gershwin musical £8 - £42.50

Sun 19 Nov UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN Entertaining musical evening £8-£28.50 Tues 21-Sat 25 Nov SLAVA’S SNOW SHOW Multi-sensory delight for famlies £8-£31.50 Sun 26 Nov BOWIE EXPERIENCE Celebratorytribute £7-£24.50 on 27 Nov-Sat 2 Dec HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES All-star cast brings Sixties-set Ayckbourn comedy to life £8-£28.50

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NEWS SUNDAY 5 NOVEMBER BABY SHOW AT CARROW ROAD The Parent and Baby Show are extremely excited to be hosting East Anglia’s brand new baby show in the grounds of Norwich City Football Club this winter. The show is aimed at parents-to-be looking for all things baby related for their special little arrival all the way through to children aged 5 years old.

Although the day will be centered around shopping – with clothing, books, prams, slings all on display, the show is very focused on providing both parents and little ones a great experience through learning, play, relaxing and of course a lovely tearoom hosted by Delia’s Canary Catering.

newsonthestreet ....and on the Norwich Grapevine TUNNEL OF LIGHT RETURNS!

Christmas comes but once a year and this festive season will see Norwich become a glittering haven for shoppers and visitors.

Explore the city’s many boutiques, high street names and regional flagship department stores or enjoy a Christmas market or two to find something truly unique!

Thursday 16 November will see the city sparkle like never before as the Christmas lights are officially turned on and the visually stunning Tunnel of Light returns to the city centre to delight everyone. With 50,000 sequenced lights that reflect the patterns and colours of the Northern Lights, the 45 metre long tunnel, situated on Hay Hill opposite The Forum will be the perfect back drop for a seasonal selfie. Norwich’s Christmas Lights are bigger and better than ever in 2017 and will feature across the city centre, into The Norwich Lanes and new for this year into Norwich Cathedral Quarter.

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From the science of gin through to the scientific secrets of Doctor Who, there is something for everyone in this year’s Norwich Science Festival, which returns during October half term.

Tickets are now on sale, via norwichsciencefestival.co.uk, for headline talks including Helen Sharman – Britain’s First Astronaut and shows from TV/radio scientists and celebrities Ben Garrod, Mark Thompson, Adam Rutherford, Lizzie Daly, Nicholas Crane and Johnny Ball.

Once again Norwich’s iconic Castle will be transformed by awe-inspiring 70ft projections, adding to the Christmas magic that will be sprinkled thought the city in November and December.

For more information about Christmas events download the free VisitNorwich app (iOS and Android) or visit www.visitnorwich.co.uk and www.cityofstories.co.uk.

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Following the success of her pop up shop, Caryn Louis and her eclectic shop, The Other Curator, are to become a permanent fixture at Norwich Market. Look out for her at stand 139.

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ith 62 restaurants confirmed, this year’s Norfolk Restaurant Week is a food lover’s fantasy. As in previous years, each restaurant will offer a special menu of either 2 courses for £10 and 3 for £15 or 2 courses for £15 and 3 for £20, from October 30th - 10th November (excluding weekends).

There are no vouchers or codes required, however organisers do recommend booking.

“The event has become hugely popular over the last five years, and menus, which are now available to view online, are much anticipated. The most popular places fill up quickly, which is why we always encourage people to book well in advance” says founder and organiser Martin Billing.

Once again there are some firm favourites on the coast, such as The Lifeboat, Thornham, The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe and The Crown, Wellsnext- the-Sea, all of which have supported the event from the beginning. Newbies this year include The Hunworth Bell, near Holt, Strattons Hotel, Swaffham and The Boars, Spooner Row. With the expansion to the whole of the county, organisers are also very pleased to add some Norwich restaurants to the bill. These include, Warwick St Social, The Black Horse, Jive Kitchen & Bar, Yellows Bar & Grill and Orford Flat Iron, who will be newly opened in time for the event.

Ben of Farmyard Restaurant on St Benedicts Street, who are also taking part says: “We were really chuffed to be approached by Norfolk Restaurant Week. It’s a great concept, and their ethos is to support good quality, independent restaurants. There are some really amazing places to eat Farmyard in St Benedicts in Norwich, an event like this, not only celebrates great food and hospitality, but helps showcase the best the city has to offer.”

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IT’S THE DINING EVENT YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS 30TH OCTOBER - 10TH NOVEMBER 2017

Participating restaurants throughout the county will offer either

Restaurant Week menus will be offered Monday to Friday, excluding weekends.

A full list of participating restaurants can be viewed online.

Keep up to date by joining us on social media and sign up to our mailing list.

For details visit

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ŠKODA scrappage incentive Upgrade your current car for a new ŠKODA at Robinsons ŠKODA

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Get up to towards a new ŠKODA* When you trade in your current car Find out more www.skoda.co.uk/scrappage DRIVEN BY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Robinsons ŠKODA Norwich 1 Wingate Way, Norwich, NR2 4UY 01603 751050 www.robinsonsmotorgroup.co.uk/skoda *The ŠKODA scrappage incentive offer is available on any make or model Euro 1-4 diesel vehicle first registered in the UK before 2010 when traded in against a new retail ŠKODA ordered by 31 December 2017 and delivered by 31 March 2018. Notavailable in conjunction with any other offers. Applicable on all vehicles currently available to order excluding Kodiaq, Karoq, SE Technology and Citigo S trims. The scrappage incentive is the guaranteed part-exchange value. The trade-in diesel vehicle musthave been registered in the owner’s name for at least the last six months. To check date of first registration, visit vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk. To check Euro 1-4 status, visit carfueldata.direct.gov.uk. Terms and conditions apply. Contact your local ŠKODA retailer for more information. Models shown are ŠKODA Superb Estate (scrappage incentive of £4,000), ŠKODA Fabia Monte Carlo (scrappage incentive of £2,500), ŠKODA Octavia vRS Estate (scrappage incentive of £3,500).

Official fuel consumption for the ŠKODA range in mpg (litres/100km): Urban 31.0 (9.1) to 72.4 (3.9); Extra Urban 44.1 (6.4) to 88.3 (3.2), Combined 38.2 (7.4) to 80.7 (3.5) CO2 emissions for the ŠKODA range in mpg are 170 to 90 g/km.

Standard EU test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results.

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Bursting with colour and quirky bohemian style, The Other Curator oozes creativity, expression and fun.

Shopping here is an experience you won’t forget. Everywhere you turn something beautiful winks at you enticing you to come, touch, feel, try and play.

Find us at Norwich Market Stand 128 & 139 Also at Bakehouse Cottage, King St, New Buckenham, Norfolk NR16 2AF t: 01953 860512 www.theothercurator.co.uk

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FASHION VANILLA ON LOCATION Urban Jungle Plant Nursery provides a stunning backdrop to this month’s photo shoot. Open in Norfolk and Suffolk every day and all year round, you can explore the unusual exotics within this beautifully tranquil setting. Get lost amongst the palms, grasses, cacti and succulents whilst also taking advantage of Café Jungle; a glutenfree oasis nestled within totally tropical surroundings.

As we move into autumn and winter, it’s clear Urban Jungle loves to embrace the seasonality of the setting using scrumptious ingredients grown on site in Suffolk, and by offering craft events with a tropical twist such as pumpkin decorating and wreath making to name a few.

The Café and Nursery are open from 10am everyday. Visit www.urbanjungle.uk.com

Hugo Boss trouser £119 Hugo Boss yellow jumper £199 Jarrolds Navy handbag £315 The Tannery

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Bladen Bros check blazer £359 Hawick lambs wool knit £85 Meyer trouser £110 Esquire Cumbria shirt £55 Robert Oliver

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NEW SEASON TRENDS AT I N T U C H A P E L F I E L D

Autumn’s arrived, and with it an exciting new season for fashion lovers.

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ITH THE LATEST ranges landing in stores every week, now’s the time to visit intu Chapelfield, grab a caffeine boost first, and shop for the must-have pieces of the new season. intu Chapelfield’s marketing manager, Sheridan Smith, has been previewing the latest styles as they hit the centre’s stores. And says: “This season highlights some fabulously bold and brave looks. From clashing textures, shockwave prints, bright hues, glitz and embellishment, the latest trends will inject a new energy into your wardrobe. If you’re not into high octane fashion don’t worry, there’s also lots of relaxed fits, cosy knits and muted tones out there. Whatever your style, enjoy dressing up in the new season’s fashions.”

Here Sheridan shares her edit of the top three looks to wear right now; all waiting to be discovered at intu Chapelfield this autumn.

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MUST-HAVE BUY: Zara check jacket £89.99

Zara blue waist belt £25.99

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River Island blue shoes £45

Tailoring is inescapable this season. Anything goes for jackets, while trousers should be wide and billowing. Opt for shades of blue, especially the gorgeously muted airforce blue, which looks great with a tweedy check or tartan pattern to combine two seasonal trends in one fabulous outfit. Zara and H&M are your go-to stores for soft, feminine, sartorial dressing.

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Red is hot off the catwalk this season. Wear it head to toe in different tones through maxi dresses, leather skirts, knee high boots and winter coats, or team scarlet with maroon accents MU ST-HAVE for a grown-up look. H&M BUY: Red and River Island at intu coat River Island £80 Chapelfield have some fantastic, affordable pieces.

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H&M Premium red shoes £49.99 Zara red bag £89.99

our new season look wouldn’t be complete without an on-trend handbag.

Invest at the start of autumn, and it’ll see you right through to spring. From ladylike box styles, to satchels and the return of the tote, intu Chapelfield’s stores are bursting with the latest, stunning designs.

Thanks to House of Fraser at intu Chapelfield one lucky reader will win this soft leather, embossed Gretal crossbody handbag and gold metallic purse from Biba, a brand exclusive to House of Fraser – a prize worth more than £150.

RAZZLE DAZZLE

No need to reserve the sequins, glitz and glamour for Christmas, because sparkle will be big all season long.

Think space-age silver, colourful metallics, sequins, feathers, ruffles and jewels. Shop at Monsoon for beautifully embellished dresses, dazzling jackets and Accessorize or Zara for glitzy bags.

Accessorize glitter cross-body bag £17

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bold patterns

Barbour shirt £69.95 Roys of Wroxham

Warehouse top (RRP £45) £30 Alana’s Boutique

Sea Salt Breton striped dress £59.95 Sea Hunter coat £150

Roys of Wroxham

stars & stripes

Dress £32 The Other Curator

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Dickins & Jones wool coat £60 Alana’s Boutique

Gilet £30 Butterfly Boutique

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Louche Lora dress (RRP £65) £45 Alana’s Boutique

Star poncho

£30 Butterfly

Boutique

Star knit £30 Butterfly Boutique Pontneuf top from £99 Isobel’s Fashions Scarf £7 Butterfly Boutique

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2-in-1 bag £30 Butterfly Boutique

Doris Streich from £159 Isobel’s Fashions

Karen Hertz coat £219 Isobel’s Fashions

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ROYS OF WROXHAM

FperIsoTnality T H G I R E H T r u e to match yo Finding a fram Oculus have been a leading contact lens specialist in the heart of Norwich since 1996. At the beginning of this year they relocated to 16 All Saints Green, opposite John Lewis, so that they could offer the same high level of personal service to spectacle wearers that they’ve always given to contact lens wearers.

Jeff Jacobs is proud of the huge range of high quality frames that he has personally sourced from all over Europe, and which are unique to Norwich.

At Oculus they encourage you to try on as many frames as possible.

“People mistakenly think they should have a certain shape or colour, whereas

in truth it seems to be more to do with personality and sometimes you just need to try on lots of frames until you find the look that’s best for you,” explains Jeff.

Oculus also want your specs to look good for their whole life, which is why they give all specs they sell a six monthly service for the lifetime of the frame.

If you want to see what they have to offer, do pop in and see them as they do love to show off their glam frames!

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PLUS MANY MORE BRANDS IN STORE 16 All Saints Green, Norwich NR1 3NA t: 01603 763764 www.oculusnorwich.co.uk

ROYS OF WROXHAM

www.roys.co.uk

Stalham Road, WROXHAM 01603 782131

FASHION Plaid dress £58 Lady B Loves

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BY SUSIE PRITCHARD ow that Summer is drifting away and a chill is creeping into the evening air, it’s time to layer up your nightwear and loungewear as you would your day wear! No need to stop wearing pretty colourful things, instead grab a vintage peignoir set and slip a matching silky robe on top of your night gown or go for a cute baby doll set, something frilly for when you get chilly! Vintage robes, kimonos or dressing gowns are perfect cover ups for the cooler weather and a cute little bedjacket is just the thing for breakfast in bed on a crisp weekend morning.

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Vintage two- www.wakeuplittlesusie.co.uk piece £30 Wake Up Little Susie

Polka dot twopiece £30 Wake Up Little Susie

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BY LADY B LOVES he ‘Hot Topic’ for this season is... drum roll please! Voluptuous, Voluminous, Vivacious ‘Velvet’!

You’ll find it nestled around sweeping necklines, trimming pockets and hems, adorned with glitter and even on hats and handbags. Velvet is crucial this season for adding a touch of Va Va Voom to your Autumn/Winter wardrobe. If Velvet’s not your thing how about a ‘Plaid’? Last year was all about Tartan prints but this season the shows were all about the bigger more visually striking Plaid prints bringing a warm splash of colour to your everyday vintage-inspired wardrobe.

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Professional garment alterations & repairs to ladies and gentlemen for over 25 years.

Curtain, Roman blind & soft furnishing design and adjustment service.

The Dixon Centre, 159 Reepham Road Norwich, Norfolk NR6 5PA

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Over 900 years old, Norwich Market is an attractive and vibrant mix of food, crafts, flowers, services and much more. One of the oldest and largest outdoor markets in the country, trading Monday to Saturday.

GET IN TOUCH: To find out more about the products and services offered by each stall, their opening hours, contact details and more please visit: www.norwich.gov.uk/norwichmarket Follow us on Twitter #NorwichMarket

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1 Market Place, Norwich NR2 1ND (located on Gentleman’s Walk, in the centre of the city.)

Email: marketservices@norwich.gov.uk FLOWERS & PLANTS

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With a great selection of hot dishes & café style food it’s the perfect place to stop for refreshments

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Boucle sweater £135

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BY PAMELA DAVIS

I’m a lover of all seasons, however Autumn has to my favourite season of them all!

The Autumn/Winter 2017 fashion trends are shaping up to be very good news for your wardrobe.

Autumn/Winter is also a great time to do a wardrobe cleanse to redefine what items you need to replenish.

The first drop of AW17 is trickling its way into the high street and our fabulous independent boutiques.

The collections unfold in a blaze of colour and confidence, embracing glamour, fun and above all comfort.

There willl be colours popping everywhere on the rails, with fabulous textures to suit us all. This will be a season of clashes and combinations; in print and pattern, tradition and classics – a treat for all fashionistas to indulge in throughout the season taking us into 2018.

Floral bubble dress £159

Striped knit £149 Sahara Tie dye shirt / £135

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• Floral prints • Wrapover dresses • Plaids • Dogtooth checks • Chintz prints • Embroidered ankle boots • Oversized fluted sleeves • Timeless trench coats • Fringes • Embellishment • Bling

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Merino & yak sweater £199

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If you are looking for a personal winter re-style, with some expert styling advice, contact me and we can fall into Autumn together!

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We just love these timeless classic frames by cool Danish eyewear brand Ørgreen Optics, available at Norwich opticians, Cecil Amey. Known for premium quality, an inventive approach to design and innovative colour combinations, Ørgreen has always embraced the cutting edge over the safe and the cool versus the commonplace. Designed and developed in Denmark, the frames are handmade in Japan, using titanium and betatitanium - precious metals designed to last.

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time to party!

It’s a never-ending party season at EXQUISITE BOUTIQUE, the specialist prom and evening gown boutique in Drayton. With literally hundreds of dresses in every colour, shape and style, in sizes 0 to 28, they are the go-to shop for hiring or buying that occasion dress. No sooner has the wedding season drawn to a close, and they’re welcoming Christmas party go-ers and early bird prom queens, looking to snare the best dress for the ball! Prices to hire range between £65 -£130 with all the perfect accessories available to purchase too. Check out their new website www.nolfolkprom.com for inspiration.

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Make sure you wear the colours that really suit you. Your “WOW” colours! The wrong colours will make you look tired, run-down and older. The right colours will make your skin looks radiant, bright and therefore younger.

Red is the hottest colour of the season and primary red is the only colour that suits everyone. Different seasons have different reds that suit them: Summer palettes suit cherry and coral red; Autumns glow in rust or brick reds; Winters shine in scarlet and carmine, and Springs look gorgeous in geranium and poppy red. Team red with a neutral such as grey, navy, black, cream, beige, tan or white to look effortlessly stylish, but remember to choose the right red and neutral!

Once you know your palette of colours, creating great colour combinations is simple. Summer and Autumn palettes create younger looks with colours which blend and harmonise with each other.

Try wearing different colours in the plum/amethyst family together for Summers and for Autumns try moss, olive and lime greens together. Winter and Spring look wonderful in high contrast looks from their palettes, creating a more youthful appearance. Winters could try adding Chinese bue to standard navy and white and Springs can add a youthful splash to their look with this season’s on-trend true red teamed with their neutrals.

Use confidence to anti-age your wardrobe!

Ooze confidence and focus on your best assets by drawing attention to them. If you have a lovely waist, then emphasise that with a beautiful, flattering statement belt. Or if you have lovely long legs then try some skinny jeans to elongate those legs even more!

Unflattering trends won’t do you any favours.

Aim for sensational and stylish instead. Look good to feel good. Revitalise and revalue yourself through colour and style.

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For further information or to arrange a session with her call 07805 876619 or email gill.bushnell@houseofcolour.co.uk

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SIMPLY PEARLS

Effortless Elegance

3 Royal Arcade Norwich NR2 1NQ •

01603 625405

• Open 7 days from 10am (10.30 Sunday)

www.SimplyPearls.co.uk

Posh Plants TOPIARY HIRE FOR WEDDINGS AND PARTIES GARDEN DESIGN & SEASONAL PLANTS SEVEN ACRES NURSERY, EAST TUDDENHAM SHOP ONLINE for Plants, Garden Gifts & Jewellery

Brand New Website! www.poshplants.com Posh Plants l Seven Acres Nursery East Tuddenham l NR20 3NF

07703 347014

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Marco Becigo 18ct brushed gold and mother of pearl necklace £4150 Aurum Jewellers

9ct rose gold heart necklace £170

Arcadia Jewellers

9ct gold chain necklaces with pearls from £300 Simply Pearls

Marco Becigo necklace £2510

Aurum Jewellers

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9ct rose gold Reed Branch earrings £485 Sonkai

9ct gold freshwater pearl drop earrings £129 Simply Pearls

HIDDEN GEMS Marco Becigo 8ct brushed gold and mother of pearl bracelet £1340 Aurum Jewellers

9ct white gold diamond circle earrings £595 Arcadia Jewellers

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Simply Pearls 9ct yellow gold double strand popcorn knot bracelet £295 Arcadia Jewellers

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Sterling silver & rose gold plated acorn bracelets £85 Arcadia Jewellers

9ct white gold, diamond & pearl pendant

Marco Becigo 18ct gold and mother of pearl ring £1210 Aurum Jewellers

Sterling silver marcasite flower earrings £25 Arcadia Jewellers

9ct yellow gold Reed Thatch earrings £485 Sonkai

Multi leaf earrings £40

Arcadia Jewellers

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Silver hammered ring made to size £75 Silver Leaves Jewellery at Posh Plants

Crystal leaf ear jacket earrings £24 Lisa Angel

Silver hammered bangle £175 See Silver Leaves Jewellery p89 for Personalised gold hoop necklace £99 Lisa Angel

Toolally earrings £38 Giggly Goat

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HIDDEN GEMS Lost in Thought bangle from £200

Trollbeads

Rose gold tassel earrings £7.99 Lovisa at intu Chapelfield

Pewter jewellery box £27 Simply Pearls (other designs available)

Personalised rose gold necklace £129 Lisa Angel

Find Your Way bangle from £235

Trollbeads

love vintage Natural Sri Lankan lavender sapphire with diamonds in platinum £7850

Albrow & Sons

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Copper leaves with silver omega chain £75 Silver Leaves Jewellery

Natural pink tourmaline with diamonds in platinum £3850

Albrow & Sons

8ct gold diamond set knot ring £1485

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ALBROW & SONS LTD Family jewellers

10 ALL SAINTS GREEN • NORWICH • NORFOLK • NR1 3NA • 01603 622569 OPPOSITE JOHN LEWIS

www.albrowjewellers.co.uk

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Albrow & Son’s pink-rendered building on All Saints Green is a Norwich icon, and here the choice of jewellery is second to none. They are probably best known for their antique collection of rings, bracelets, pendants and much more, a brightly-coloured and eyecatching array that never fails to impress.

Less well known is their Exclusive collection, a range of gorgeous, one-off Victorianinspired pieces which Albrow make themselves using loose gems sourced from all over the world – some of them unusual varieties that most people will not be familiar with.

“Each of the pieces we make is unique, and we source gems October/November 2017 Vanilla

that are completely natural and untreated, unlike those used in contemporary jewellery making,” explains Richard Albrow.

“We know exactly where each gem comes from and there are some very beautiful varieties that are less valuable than, say, a diamond or sapphire, but they are just as stunning and customers can buy a statement piece with a larger stone. The majority of our pieces are rings, but we also make earrings and pendants.

“Many people will not have

heard of many of the gems we work with. Tourmaline is a gem that comes from Afghanistan or Zambia and it can be pink, green, canary, or the very popular watermelon, which has a green outside and pink interior.

“We are currently very exited about an extremely rare Sapphire from Sri Lanka, called a Padparadscha, which has come into our possession for the first time. It’s a beautiful peach colour and we have used it to create a fabulous threestone ring. It’ll be for sale on our website very soon.

“Peridot is also a very popular gem from Burma. It comes in a variety of greens, and its beauty is that it’s a very big stone, which makes it perfect for making striking rings.

“Another gem we use for large statement jewellery is Citrine, from the Congo, a yellow to deep orange stone. It was used a great deal in antique jewellery making, and in the 60s, because of the large stone.

The largest Citrine we have is 65 carats, which is about 1.5 inches across.

“Tanzanite is also very popular. This vibrant deep violet blue gem from Tanzania was only discovered in the 1960s and we use it to make a range of very nice pieces.”

So if you think a gorgeous stoned ring or necklace is beyond your pocket, think again and take a look at Albrow’s Exclusive collection.

10 All Saints Green, Norwich 01603 622569 www.albrowjewellers.com

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ituated in the prestigious Royal Arcade in the heart of Norwich, Arcadia Jewellers opened its doors in June 2017. The meaning of Arcadia is the image or idea of perfection and harmony. This is reflected in their flawless jewellery and craftsmanship.

They specialise in wedding and engagement rings in addition to high-end and affordable jewellery to suit any occasion.

They also offer a repair service to restore and refurbish your jewellery from a simple resize whilst the workshop will create pieces to order.

One of Arcadia Jewellers ‘exclusive to Norwich’ designer brands is Lucy Q. Lucy Quatermaine is a young, English contemporary jewellery designer @arcadiajewellers

and silversmith. Lucy won the prestigious award of ‘Jewellery ‘ Designer of the Year’ at the UK’s Jewellery 2016 Awards.

Our competition prize today is a stunning art-deco inspired bracelet. A solid sterling silver piece heavily coated in yellow gold.

Studded with Swarovski crystals, perfect to add that special element of glamour during the upcoming party season.

The knowledgeable team at Arcadia Jewellers are able to buy gold, silver and platinum with discretion assured.

For exclusive Arcadia Jewellers offers with an automatic entry to prize draws and invitations to special events please visit their website and sign up today.

Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for other exciting news.

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St Giles House HOTEL RESTAURANT & SPA

One Wedding Venue Your perfect wedding needs a perfect setting.

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Period features and sumptuous catering make St Giles House Hotel in the centre of Norwich the most perfect wedding venue. Stained glass, a sweeping staircase and priceless chandeliers form a dramatic baroque backdrop for marriages and civil ceremonies.

We will help arrange every last detail, so your wedding day will be as exclusive and individual as the hotel itself.

CALL OUR WEDDING PLANNER 01603 275180 (Quote code: VM10/17)

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• ENGAGEMENT RINGS • CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY • GEMSTONES

We are an independent jewellers situated in the prestigious Royal Arcade in Norwich.

We specialise in wedding & engagement rings in addition to high end and affordable jewellery to suit any occasion. Arcadia Jewellers can also offer a repair service to restore and refurbish your jewellery, from a simple resize to creating a bespoke piece.

8/9 Royal Arcade Norwich NR2 1NQ • 01603 763618 • info@arcadiajewellers.co.uk

“When you first start out, you may be taking on the lion’s share of work yourself but as the business grows, so will the need to delegate some of the work. ”

How to set up your own business MY QUESTION: I have decided to take the step of turning my hobby into a business. Although I’m confident in my skills, I’m unsure where to start with the legal aspects. What words of advice would you offer to a potential new business owner?

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Setting up your own business can be a daunting task. Spending time considering the following at the outset can help save time and stress: STRUCTURE

Many people choose to go into business as sole traders and then incorporate into limited companies further down the line.

There are numerous tax and legal benefits to running your business through a limited company and changes to the Companies House website, which now has an online service, mean that the administrative burden is easier to manage.

If you choose to operate your business through a limited company, your personal liability (for example if you are unable to pay creditors) will be limited.

That said, you are likely to find (often when renting a property or borrowing money) that you will be asked to give a personal guarantee.

You should always give careful consideration to such a request.

If you do decide to run your business through a company, you must ensure that when you enter into any agreements with customers, creditors or anyone else, you do so in the name of the company and not in your personal capacity.

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REAL LIVES TERMS AND CONDITIONS

If your business will be selling goods or services, the terms on which you sell will be crucial. You should consider, amongst other things, your credit terms, your liability and whether a retention of title clause would assist you.

If you are contracting with consumers, there are specific laws and regulations which you must follow, as consumers are automatically given more rights than business customers.

If contracting with another business, you should always look to complete a sale or contract for services on your own terms.

However, a business customer may (particularly if they are a larger company) insist on using their own terms. If they do so, you should carefully read the terms before entering into the contract.

There are complex rules regarding whose terms are being used, which involves looking at who sent the last set of terms before the contract was entered into, and you need to be aware of this.

BRANDING

For many businesses, their name and logo are a major trading asset.

Whilst copyright exists without the need to register a particular name or logo (thereby offering some protection), a registered trade mark gives stronger protection for your brand.

Registering trade marks can be expensive, and so it may be something that you consider in the future when you know that the business is doing well.

At the outset, you should carry out a check of the trade mark register, which can be done at www.ipo.gov.uk. This will ensure that you are not infringing anyone else’s trade mark with your logo or October/November 2017 Vanilla

trading name.

You should also check the Companies House website using the WebCheck service. This allows you to search for companies who may already be using the name you have chosen. A simple online search is also beneficial. You do not want to find yourself in the position where you have already started building up a reputation, only to find that you face a legal challenge and are forced to rebrand.

WEBSITES

You may decide to advertise and sell your product over the internet and indeed, many companies choose to do so as a more cost effective way of advertising and trading.

The first step will, for most, be contracting with a web developer to build the site. You need to check the contract with them carefully and be sure that you have the necessary rights to run the site and will take ownership of it once it has been built.

You will also need to give consideration to the legal requirements, which include having privacy and cookie policies, as well as terms of use documents

and displaying certain business details.

If you are selling online (or over the telephone) then you will be covered by the Consumer Contracts Regulations, which give consumers additional rights, including a right to cancel the contract and receive a full refund.

INSURANCE

Insurance is very important and in some circumstances, a legal requirement. You should speak to an insurance broker about what type of insurance might be required.

BANKING

Many banks offer start-up packages to new businesses.

These can include training sessions on how to manage your accounts and other administrative matters.

EMPLOYEES When you first start out, you may be taking on the lion’s share of work yourself but as the business grows, so will the need to delegate some of the work.

You should seek specialist advice on the practicalities of taking on employees. ■

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LIFE IN THE NORWICH L ANES SILENT DISCO SAT 4 NOVEMBER.

FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER T.REXTASY TUES 21 NOVEMBER

AN AUDIENCE WITH KATIE KIRBY

Katie Kirby, author / blogger / greeting card maker / social media celeb and general all round mums’ heroine is coming to Norwich!

This event includes an exclusive luxury fitness and wellbeing hub by Paradox Living that includes: complementary taster massages; first hand fitness and nutrition advice; a selected range of mumpampering-products with a specially curated goody bag, gin & prosecco bar, and the chance to buy Katie’s new book for Christmas presents from Norwich Waterstones too!

At Open. £19

T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’. Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages – If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you!

Warm up your vocal chords; get your dancing shoes on and head down to Norwich Arts Centre for a silent disco with all your favourite guilty pleasures. Pick your channel and choose your groove as two DJs simultaneously spin only the best, classic tunes that will get you dancing.

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12 NOVEMBER LOU LOU'S VINTAGE FAIR

The finest selection of vintage clothing from national and local vintage traders. This is a ‘Winter Special’ with tea rooms, live music and vintage hair salon.

The Halls 11am – 4pm £2.50 For the most up-to-date information check online at www.norwichlanes.co.uk

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Ofsted ‘outstanding’ in both education and boarding inspections Large number of students successful in gaining Oxbridge and Russell Group places this summer Over 60 extra curricular activities per week

enquiries@wymondhamcollege.org | 01953 609000 | www.wymondhamcollege.org

Back for 2017 with new sequences & glittering tiara

16 Nov – 5 Jan visitnorwich.co.uk #MyTunnelofLight | @visitnorwich |

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or most of us Christmas food is a huge part of the festive season and something we look forward to all year. What could be better – a moist tender turkey, goose, duck, gammon or rib of beef – served with all the trimmings including locally grown sprout stalks!

If this has got your taste buds tingling, then you will love City Farm Shop, at Notcutts, Norwich. This wonderful farm shop works closely all year with local farms to source only the finest produce such as meats, vegetables, savoury pies and cheeses, and is a superb place to shop for all your festive food.

Each year City Farm Shop holds a Christmas Food Fair & Turkey Tasting to enable everyone to come and try all the delicious foods they sell in a festive atmosphere, and preorder everything they need for the big event. This year it will be October/November 2017 Vanilla

held on Saturday 11 November from 10am to 4pm.

City Farm Shop owner Diane Meadows, says: “Supermarket shopping at Christmas can be a big headache, and the stress and queues can really take the shine off what should be a happy time. At City Farm Shop we can provide everything you need, from breakfast croissants and pastries through to a supper tray full of Norfolk cheeses, locally made pork pies and sausage rolls and chutneys. All under one roof, the quality is second to none – it’s all local, and we are definitely a no-stress zone!

“Our tasting fair is a great opportunity for people to try our range of locally-produced ham, sausages, gammon, handmade quiches and pork pies, cheese, and our free range Norfolk Black Turkey and Norfolk Bronze Turkey. We will have plenty of Winbirri wine, Norfolk beers, ciders and gins for you to try too.

It’s always a very popular and fun day.

You will be able to order all your Christmas meats, pies and sausage rolls at the food fare.

“This is a very friendly place to shop and our team works hard to ensure every customer is happy. Price is important too, and we know that like-for-like we are cheaper than leading supermarkets.”

If you are stuck for gift ideas, a delicious Christmas food hamper from City Farm Shop is the perfect solution. “You can create your own bespoke hamper from anything we have in the shop,” says Diane “This could be jams and chutneys, coffee, cheeses, biscuits, local wine and beer.”

That’s certainly one Christmas present I won’t be taking back! ■ Notcutts Garden Centre, Daniels Rd, Norwich NR4 6QP t: 01603 507343 www.cityfarmshop.co.uk

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John Lydon

by Sheila Rock (left) Morning Sky

by Ruth Bunnewell, a gallery favourite (below)

FRAMED!

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HE GALLERY NORFOLK is creating a bit of buzz locally.

It’s not just for the fact it is set to host an exhibition for a world-renowned photographer, but also for the quality and quirkiness of its art and artefacts for sale, top-notch framing services, and consummate customer service.

Art lover Polly Miller, who formerly worked as Director of International Marketing for record label EMI, makes no bones about the fact she personally likes ‘unusual and curious things to hang on her wall.’

However, when she decided in 2012 to leave London to pursue her passion for art by opening a gallery first in Church Street, Cromer, and then a second in St Giles, Norwich, she was unequivocal about ensuring the art she sells is above all ‘good art.’

She was equally determined to ensure customers are greeted

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warmly, made welcome and put at ease.

“We really emphasise being friendly, open and helpful,” said Polly. “It’s our absolute mantra.

The quality of what we offer is important, but so too is our price point, therefore, we have something to suit all purses.”

IN THE FRAME

In realising her dream of running her own business, Polly nailed a new skill of her own. “To make it viable, I knew I would need to offer high quality framing so I retrained and framing is now a key part of our business,” she explains.

As part of taking care of her customer’s framing requirements, Polly listens carefully to their needs and advises on what can be delivered within an appropriate price range.

There is a diverse range of creatives, including artists,

jewellery makers and creators of objets d’art, displaying works at her galleries. Polly said: “A lot of the art is locally focused, but not necessarily done by local artists.”

However, one of her top-selling artists is local painter Ruth Bunnewell, whose quintessential Norfolk big skies and landscapes are hugely popular.

PUNKTASTIC

Polly has staged many exhibitions, and next month, joining in with the revival of Norwich’s punk scene, she prepares to present a series of photographs taken by famous punk photographer Sheila Rock.

“Sheila is a friend of mine. I have known her for nearly 30 years from working at EMI,” she explained.

The exhibition already seen in London, Paris and Berlin, featuring 26 images of punk rock stars including the Clash and the Sex Pistols, will open at the Norwich gallery on November 10th. ■ For more information visit www.thegallerynorfolk.co.uk or call 01603 761900.

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Y LUNCH CLUB chums agree: they don’t need a vehicle capable of mountaineering which blocks out the sun when it pulls alongside at the lights and requires a fuel tanker permanently parked in the stack yard. What they need is a practical motor, space to load shopping, friends, family or luggage for a jaunt to the highlands. Enter the Audi SQ5!

With the Audi SQ5 you get all those needs catered for but with a lot of features to set this apart from any pretenders to the throne. The front face is unmistakably Audi with the six-sided grille and meaningful stance – the styling is classy!

Going anywhere won’t take long either. With 0-60 mph times of a little over five seconds, this Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) will wipe the smile off many a hot hatch boy-racer’s face! But it can do this in supreme comfort with the ability to also return very

reasonable fuel economy. The oft-quoted strap line ‘Vorsprung Durch Technik’ is most apt.

The car simply bristles with the most modern industry leading technology.

There are driver aids aplenty of which one may never be aware.

Where it does show is in the way all the controls are intuitive in use and positioned exactly where they should be. The “virtual cockpit” can put all the important information in line of sight for the driver. For example the sat-nav route can be displayed on the dash rather than on the central display screen. Parking assist and sensors all round, and auto city braking save on dings and dents. Safety rating is class

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Audi SQ5 Fact File Mpg: 34 mpg (combined) OTR price: from £51,200 Comfort: ★★★ ★★ Economy: ★★★ Class: ★★★★★ Verdict: SUV with quality, style and speed leading too.

This means living with the SQ5 is easy. Audi’s smart phone interface connects your phone to the car’s systems. The multi function steering wheel is a treat and is very tactile. And talking of treats, the motorized tailgate is so handy! I also like the storage facilities at hand wherever one is seated. Of course the feel of quality simply oozes from the interior trim and the seats, there’s no mistaking inherent quality!

If you’re thinking of a performance car suitable for town, country and motorway, the Audi SQ5 has to be a contender.

With so many features, it’s good to know the fully trained staff at Robinsons Audi can explain them all and their benefits over one of the best coffees I ever had in a car showroom! ■

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JO MALONE SUPPORTS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Jo Malone London will be donating £20 to the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation from every sale of the Red Roses 100ml Cologne (RRP £88) throughout October 2017.

The BCA Campaign is a worldwide effort in more than 70 countries with a mission to defeat breast cancer through education and medical research.

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Vanilla has teamed up with Lancôme at John Lewis Norwich for your chance to win £100 worth of luxury Lancôme skincare products including a 50ml La Vie est belle parfum and a 200ml La Vie est belle nourishing fragranced body lotion.

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This serum is a night skin saviour. It will make your skin feel soothed and reinforced against environmental and internal aggressors, so you can say bye-bye to bad skin days!

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At the Lancôme counter within John Lewis Norwich the team including Debbie, Cynthia and Lizzy have a range of fantastic products and services to help you with your skincare and make-up requirements. From facials either at their counter or in a beauty room away from the shop floor, to skin checks and make-up consultations they can help you decide on the best products for you and your beauty routine.

The Lancôme counter also hold beauty schools and pamper parties throughout the year to help you feel more confident with applying make-up.

To book a facial, consultation or a pamper party with one of the team either visit the Lancôme counter at John Lewis Norwich or call 01603 677802 ext 4329 Mention this competition at the Lancôme counter to receive a free skincare consultation and your personalised skincare routine samples.

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ALL HAIL THE PERFECT NAIL! Jessica GELeration at Norfolk Spa, North Walsham

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Times like these call for the perfect work-a-day nail. If you haven’t tried a gel manicure yet – well, why not? Try it once, never go back. Gorgeous nails that look and feel just like your own (not like acrylics), don’t ruin your natural nails and just last and last. Expect a good month of mani heaven – these bad boys can withstand everything from touch typing, pulling out staples, gutting fish, or whatever your work happens to throw at you.

When it comes to natural nails, Jessica Cosmetics is considered a world leading brand, with a range of Jessica nail products to achieve and maintain naturally beautiful nails. Jessica GELeration is a high shine, chip resistant, soak-off gel nail polish which lasts for about 21 days.

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advisable to pick a colour you can happily live with as the coats last such a long time.

A set of gels is particularly handy if you’re off on holiday and don’t want to have to worry about nail maintenance. They also help if you have weak, bitten or problem nails, giving them a chance to grow. n GELeration Manicure £25, Pedicure £29, Removal £5.

Contact Norfolk Spa to book an appointment: 01692 503 175 e: info@norfolkspa.co.uk Norfolk Spa, Norfolk Park Homes, Bacton Road, North Walsham, NR28 0RA

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After working with brands like Jo Malone and Elemis, I’m particularly keen to embrace the use of all-natural, organic ingredients. You’ll find that the ingredients used in my Skin Chef massage and facials are not just fresh and high-quality but also totally chemical-free, making them perfect for even the most sensitive skin.

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D-Skinmed HIFU, the “non surgical face and neck lift” is the latest craze to take the beauty world by storm.

We visited Amanda Brown at Aromaesthetics anti-ageing and laser clinic in Wymondham, who is extremely passionate about the benefits of this ‘revolutionary’ non-surgical facelift treatment.

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

Amanda explains in detail about the state-of-the-art 3D Ultimate machine they have invested in and its capabilities.

She is convinced the HIFU Face Lift is without question, the world’s most advanced, non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatment. Attracting new clients from across the county, popular problem areas for treatment include brow lifting, jowl line lifting, nasolabial fold reduction

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WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT?

Only one treatment is needed to tighten and rejuvenate your skin.

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

THE TECHY STUFF

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

THE EXPERIENCE

After 6 months

I had the eye lift (£179) – the treatment was not painful, only mildly uncomfortable. According to Amanda, it depends on how high you can tolerate the settings for heat and vibration, and some areas of the face are more sensitive than others. The eye area only took about 20 minutes to treat, a full face would take an hour.

THE RESULTS

There was absolutely no downtime for me with this treatment. In the weeks that followed the treatment, my eye area appears lifted, firmer and toned while fine lines and wrinkles have visibly reduced as the skin has tightened. Making a return visit to have my lower face and jowls treated is definitely on my wish list!

3D-HIFU treatments start at £175 for an Eye Lift. A full face and neck is £750. For appointments and consultations call 01953 600309. www.aromahealthandbeauty.co.uk

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

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

Here are the products you need to create this glamorous look. All are available from the Charlotte Tilbury counter at Jarrold and online at www.jarrold.co.uk

For your skin

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

For your eyes

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

Screen Siren matt lipsick

For your lips

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

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

Wonderglow face primer

My must-have product for autumn and winter is…

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

You can book your Tilbury Transformation at Jarrold with Paris or one of the Tilbury Team at jarroldbookings@ charlottetilbury.com or ask to speak to one of the Tilbury Team on 01603 660661.

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How to decorate with earthy tones ● If you’re clueless about what an earth tone

actually is, it’s a pretty simple concept. Think of it as a spectrum of colours inspired by Mother Nature herself. Every colour you see outside – everything from dark brown tree bark to the greenest of grass – they’re all apart of the earth tone family. ● Earth tones have a tendency to create a dark space. Make sure there’s plenty of light to avoid an overly dramatic look and feel. ● If you’re unsure about how to mix earth tones with brighter colours, use accessories to test it out. With cushions, you can easily see which colours work, and which ones don’t. ● In your search for the right colours, keep in mind that brown is only the beginning. If you’re stuck on which shades to choose, remember your options are endless. Khaki, clay, wheat, espresso, burnt orange, gold, honey, terracotta, auburn, caramel, rust and chocolate are some variations of brown that might pique your interest. ● Earth tones go far beyond the brown family, though. Shades of green fall into the category too. From lime and olive to teal and mint, going green is the natural alternative for a perfectly earth-toned room. ● When using all earth tones in a single space, it’s important not to wash the room out. Avoid a bland theme by mixing different textures, patterns and details. ● For ideas on how you can accessorise a room or for any interior design queries contact Holly at Salt Interiors: info@saltinteriors.co.uk. ● Paint and wallpaper available through Paint & Paper in Norwich: www.paint-paper.co.uk

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Mix earth tones with brighter colours: Dandelion Clocks wallpaper by Sanderson available through Salt Interiors Granduer Timber carpet

Karndean Flooring, Da Vinci Range in Molten

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We offer a tailor made interior design service to meet your individual requirements and needs, from a single blind to a full design project.

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HOMES Lambswool throw £75 Cotswold Co.

Velvet cushion £25 M&S Parker snuggle from £799 Next

Freida triangle vase £20 Dickens & Jones

Hammered urn £39.50 M&S

Metallic cushion £45 Berrys & Grey

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Create a cosy home with autumn hues and natural textures Tiffany lamp from a selection at The Norflok Lighting Co.

Kemble three-seater leather sofa £1799 Cotswold Co.

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Amadeus wall clock £45 Berrys & Grey

Pineapple £24.99 Berrys & Grey

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Biba pendant £120 House of Fraser at intu Chapelfield

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Abstract rug from £95 Next

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Provence rise and fall pendant in antique brass £288 Paula Gundry Interiors

Starflower wallpaper £74 roll

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Striking and classic – Rosso Alicante marble Design Stone Works

Throw £24.99

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Hoxton Salvage Chest £425 Next

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HE WORLD OF Berrys & Grey, in The Arcade, is a treasure trove of beautiful, unusual and luxurious housewares, gifts and finishing touches for the home. Owner and creator Nicole Pugh (pictued right) is quite the style icon, and for the past year she and her equally talented team have been helping people to create their own special spaces by offering an interior design and free creative sourcing service.

“Our interior design projects are often small, perhaps transforming a dressing table area in a bedroom,” Nicole says. “We can help find a person’s specific style and create a mood board to explore different colours, tones and textures.

“We have designed some very exciting spaces recently, such as a Scandinavian-inspired office and games room for one of a list of high profile clients. And we are also working on a number of commercial projects, including Delia Smith’s Yellows restaurant at Carrow Road.”

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The Berrys & Grey creative sourcing service is proving equally popular. “If customers have something specific in mind but can’t find exactly what they want in our shop, we will scour the internet and put together a portfolio of similar items to save them shopping around,” Nicole says.

“We know where to source even the most unusual items.”

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USTOMER CHARLOTTE Williams says: I have a small obsession with Berrys & Grey, from recreating what’s in store in my home to waiting for their deliveries to arrive. My whole home is dressed with the store and their customer service is second to none; always offering me ideas and advice.''

As if this wasn’t enough on Nicole’s stylish plate, she also runs beginners and advanced chalk paint workshops in Swan Lane.

“Beginners can learn techniques such as chalk paint, craquelure, crackle glaze, terapiano, stenciling, sanding, wax and varnish.

“In the advanced workshop we take a more in-depth look at chalk paint, plus advanced techniques such as art medium, distressing, ageing printing, marbling, decoupage, gold leaf guild with copper and gold leaf. The classes are all small, informal and great fun!” The next workshops will be held in January 2018.

It’s clear that Berry’s & Grey is hands-on style, elegance and chic at its finest. ■

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Reloved Chalk Painted Furniture Bone China and Vintage-style Gifts

Classic country furniture.

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Workshops & Pop-up Shop

Learn a new craft at a local workshop and enjoy a Vintage Cream Tea at the same time... .

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The Gluten Free Shop and Café on Timberhill is to introduce an exciting new concession from Norwich Markets’ very own 'Kind Food' - This brings with it a fresh gluten free, vegetarian and vegan in-store bakery, a greater range of takeaway items, and a one stop shop for those on special diets which complements the Café offering. It’s all coming together over the autumn months, so watch social media for more: facebook.com/norfolkglutenfree Twitter @Nflkglutenfree

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OCTOBER AT STRATTONS

HALLOWEEN THEMED AFTERNOON TEA Enjoy a scrummy ‘Halloween’ themed afternoon tea in relaxed, comfy and funky surroundings.

Expect unlimited tea or coffee; a selection of finger sandwiches including local ham and Candi’s chutney; fruit scones and plain scones and a selection of Jules’s delicious cakes including Vanilla ‘ghost’ cake pops; coffee & walnut ‘cat’ macaroons and chocolate & orange cupcakes. £15.50pp. Booking is essential. www.strattonshotel.com

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Norfolk's favourite family food event, Porkstock, is being held on Saturday 14 October. This year, it moves to a corner of the Royal Norfolk Showground for the first time ever, to celebrate everything that is fantastic about local food and drink.

Visitors will enjoy a fantastic selection of food and drink from local producers, from handmade fudge to artisan cheese, plus a real ale and Prosecco bar, lots of live music, a sausage eating contest, kids’ games, activities and lots of family fun.

FOOD FESTIVAL – 10am till 5pm EVENING KNEES UP – 7pm till midnight.

For more information and to buy tickets visit www.porkstock.co.uk

NEW-LOOK DELI AT JARROLD Head to the basement at Jarrold from the end of September and you are in for a big surprise. As part of a two-tiered extensive branding and refurbishment programme, the much loved deli will have a much larger footprint, with more space to stock your favourite local food and drink. There’s a dedicated wine and spirits area and a bar where you can enjoy a glass of wine or two and sample tapas from the cheese and cold meats from the deli. The refurbishment programme will also see Café Metro transformed into a bistro with pizza oven, offering a menu of small plates with an extensive drinks menu.

Jarrold Deli buyer and manager Judith Finney said: “The food offering at Jarrold has become a very important part of our business. At the deli you can find a wealth of produce from carefully selected local food and drink producers and suppliers, as well as independent national brands.

‘Downstairs at Jarrold’ opens on 27th September

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We met with Craig Robinson, Executive Head Chef at Delia’s Canary Catering, to find out more about how he started working in catering and what he loves the most about his job at Norwich City Football Club.

CRAIG, HOW DID YOUR CAREER BEGIN?

I started work at Drayton Wood Hotel at weekends whilst at school. From there I attended Norwich City College and then went on to work in London at The Savoy Hotel. I returned to East Anglia to the Swan at Southwold before becoming a Sous Chef at Delia’s Canary Catering back in 2004.

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during the season. The whole year varies between seasons and is a very exciting place to work.

WHAT ARE THE MOST CHALLENGING PARTS OF YOUR ROLE?

Converting traditional recipes to the modern day dietary requirements. All the dishes we serve are to Delia’s recipes and we have to make sure we calculate the scaling up of dishes to ensure the dish is served and tastes as it was originally written by Delia herself.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR HIGHLIGHT THS YEAR?

Catering for our biggest summer event to date. Take That coming here was a huge statement for Delia’s Canary Catering, Norwich City Football Club and indeed the whole city. Norwich is no longer the sleepy country city that perceptions once were of it, in fact it’s a very vibrant and fast

growing community that is keen to show the UK that as a city we can do it as good, if not better, than the rest.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR MOST MEMORABLE EVENT TO DATE...

My favourite and most enjoyable event was travelling to London to take over a restaurant to cater for 70 high level guests for the industry launch of Delia’s ‘How to Cheat at Cooking’, which was a huge challenge but one we delivered with style. As well as this single event, I always cherish the End Of Season Dinner which has coincided with three promotions in my time here... this is always a memorable event night. ■ Delia’s Canary Catering, Carrow Road, Norwich NR1 1JE t: 01603 218704 e: canary.catering@canaries.co.uk www.deliascanarycatering.co.uk

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PERFECTLY YOUR STYLE There’s a reason why your wedding day is called your Big Day. It’s the only occasion in your life when you’ll have all the people you love in the same room on the same day. It’s the most extraordinary feeling for any couple. Your dedicated wedding team at the Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club will make sure that your day is the perfect expression of who you are.

Call one of our helpful events team to book your appointment for a viewing. We have a number of packages to choose from as well as a late availability offer to take advantage of if you book this year for 2018.

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was looking forward to dining at Sprowston Manor’s new Cast Iron Grill. This chic, bistro-style restaurant offers relaxed dining for good food lovers of all ages, and is a far cry from the stuffy, old fashioned experience many associate with hotel dining.

Cast Iron has cleverly captured the mood of modern dining, combining British classics such as fish and chips, 28-day aged

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steaks and inventive burgers, with dishes for the more adventurous that tap into our increasing love of food from around the world.

The result is a rounded and interesting mix that also includes sharing platters, salads, pasta or something sizzling from the grill.

Ingredients are sourced locally where possible and of the highest quality, with a strong theme of sustainability.

My friend started her meal with a meaty, smokey chicken and chorizo terrine, with ciabatta toast and a good portion of Rubies tangy chutney. A delicious dish, with a perfect combination of smooth, crunchy and spicy. For me, pan-fried scallops on a bed of buttery spinach puree with crispy pancetta was a delight. The scallops were spankingly fresh, full of flavour and perfectly seasoned.

With our meal we chose a Sauvignon Blanc Vidal from New Zealand. This light, drinkable wine with notes of passion fruit and peach was perfect with our meal.

My dining companion also tried Cast Iron’s own beer, specially

brewed for them by BrewDog. She found it very pleasant; light, fresh, fruity and hoppy.

For her main course my friend chose a Tom’s award-winning chicken and leek pie, with mash, gravy and buttered greens. She raved about the buttery rich pastry, moist leek and chicken filling, buttery mash and proper gravy. A classic dish and very satisfying.

I had hake from the grill, with lemon, watercress, grilled mushroom and tomato, new potatoes and some buttered greens on the side. This wonderfully meaty fish was impeccably cooked, and the accompaniments faultless.

The dessert menu is a tantalising mix of sweet treats such as dark chocolate mousse, lemon brûlée tart, local cheeses, or ‘create your own’ sundaes.

My fellow diner chose the toffee and ginger skillet pudding, with banana ice cream; a rich, hot and sticky sponge that was very moreish and impossible to finish!

My honeycomb cheesecake, with salted caramel ice cream was just as delicious and gooey – and also beat me!

We left Cast Iron feeling happy, well fed and looked after, promising to return soon. The service from start to finish was incredibly warm and friendly.

Brett and his team certainly know how to make you feel very special indeed. Look out for Cast Iron’s regular special offers and ‘wine and dine for £59’ menu.

REVIEW: LUCY OHSTEN

Cast Iron Grill, Sprowston Manor, Wroxham Rd, Norwich NR7 8RP. t: 01603 410871

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reviewed The Lodge at Tuddenham two years ago and had the most wonderful meal, so I was very pleased to be invited back to help them celebrate their 10th birthday, and dine in the newly refurbished restaurant.

Now renamed The Lodge Griddle & Grill, this stylish, welcoming pub has given its restaurant a makeover to create a modern, relaxed dining experience.

The chic decor has some very unusual features, such as wood wall panelling expertly ‘stained’ with ingredients from the kitchen, such as gravy browning, coffee, tea and creme de cassis!

The menu is new, too, offering a mouthwatering selection of English pub classics, slow cooked meats, handmade burgers, steaks, sizzlers and sharing platters. Head chef Mark has also introduced a ‘catch

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of the day’ board, to showcase the regions best fish. Everything is freshly made using locally sourced ingredients and the quality is superb.

We received the warmest of welcomes from Vikki, Sophie and Ellie, whose attention to detail and service was faultless during the evening. My dining companion kicked off his meal with Griddle & Grill king prawns with sweet chilli jam. This was a generous portion of succulent, sweet shell on prawns served with crusty warm bread. Finger licking good.

I started with an oven baked field mushroom topped with lemon, garlic and a cheese and chilli crumb. Delicious, refreshing, tangy and with cool sour cream to bring the whole thing together.

Mains were equally good looking and great eating. My steak-loving friend chose a perfectly cooked, meltingly tender and juicy 8oz prime rump steak, with baked mushroom and tomato, skinny fries and salad. One of the best steaks he has ever tasted!

I was bowled over by my main, which was a tantalising taste of things to come from the ‘catch of the day’ board. Pan fried cod, with baby scallops, tiger and shell on

prawns, new potatoes, peppers, courgettes and onions, with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.

The perfect fish dish.

My fellow diner has a very sweet tooth and described the choice of desserts as ‘very sexy’. He made a beeline for a very rich salted caramel cheesecake on peanut butter biscuit base, with salted caramel ice cream and popcorn.

His verdict: “outstanding”.

A gorgeous hot apple tart topped with brown sugar crumble and vanilla custard hit the spot for me. Good chunks of tangy apple, proper custard and fresh strawberries to cut through the sweetness.

Another memorable meal at The Lodge. This is pub grub at its finest. A big thumbs up with five stars! Keep an eye on their website for themed nights.

REVIEW: LUCY OHSTEN

The Lodge Griddle & Grill Main Road, North Tuddenham, NR20 3DJ t: 01362 638466 www.thelodge-tuddenham.co.uk Food serving hours: Tues-Sat 12-9pm Sun 12-3pm (Closed Mondays & Sunday evening)

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The perfect gluten free pasta

BY LOUISA KIDDELL The Norfolk Gluten Free Co. Ltd. We all love a taste of Italy, and pasta is an amazingly versatile store cupboard staple that many of us use on a weekly basis. Of course, pasta is usually made from durum wheat so when you’re on a gluten free diet this is no-no. There are so many alternatives these days though, with the most basic and cheapest replacement being corn (maize) based. Corn-based pasta can turn gloopy, so it’s best to cook it in a large pan of boiling water with olive oil. Continually stir to stop it from sticking together – when the pasta is cooked to your liking then drain and refresh quickly with cold water.

Another great alternative is white or brown rice based pasta, which we at The Gluten Free Café prefer, as it is much less likely to stick and is more wholesome. If you cannot have grains at all, then there are even green pea, chickpea, lentil, quinoa and flaxseed alternatives available in more specialist shops. The red lentil and green pea pasta is exciting in that it adds colour to your dishes, the flavour is quite strong though so needs to be carefully paired with other flavours in the meal.

Another favourite is gnocchi, but this usually contains wheat flour so be very careful. Make sure that you pick it up from the ‘free-from’ section, and, as always, remember to check for gluten containing grains highlighted on every food label.

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Pecan Pie Is there anything more autumnal than Chef Jaime Garbutt’s pecan pie?

YOU WILL NEED 100g pecans 75g butter 100g maple syrup 100g light brown sugar 30g cornflour 30g bourbon 2 egg yolks 10g flour Pre-baked pie shell

1 Preheat oven to 180°C. 2 Roast pecans for 5 minutes then lightly crush.

3 Place butter, maple syrup, sugar, and cornflour in

a pan on a medium heat. Allow to melt then whisk till mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat.

4 Add bourbon, followed by egg yolks, then flour.

Lastly, incorporate pecans.

5 Pour into pie shell; bake 15 minutes till slight wobble. Allow to cool. Yum!

www.figbarnorwich.com 21 Timber Hill, Norwich NR1 3JZ Tel. 01603 610573 www.norfolkglutenfree.co.uk

No 23 St John Maddermarket, Norwich NR2 1DN tues-wed: 10am-6pm thur-sat: 10am-10pm

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Yes Chef!

Blueberry Crumble Cupcakes MAKES 12

Sponge: 200g margarine 200g sugar 3 eggs 200g gluten free self-raising flour 1 tsp vanilla extract 75g blueberries mashed Buttercream: 200g butter 400g icing sugar 1tbls vanilla extract

Can gluten free food be delicious?

Yes it can! Here’s a tasty little recipe from Sugar Buttons Creative

GLUTEN FREE!

Crumble: 4tbls gluten free plain flour 2tbls butter (cold) 2tbls brown Sugar ½ tsp cinnamon To Finish: Blueberry conserve Blueberries

1 Preheat your oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas mark 2 and line a cupcake tin with 12 cupcake liners.

2 Beat the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs and vanilla and mix. Add the flour and mix to combine all the ingredients.

Add the mashed blueberries and swirl through the batter.

3 Spoon into the cupcake cases and bake for around 20 minutess. The cakes will have risen with a warm golden crust. Place the cupcakes on a rack to cool.

4 In a bowl lightly rub the

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butter into the flour to create the texture of breadcrumbs. Add the sugar and cinnamon and mix to combine. Spread onto a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes until golden. Leave to cool.

4 Beat the butter and icing sugar together and add the vanilla extract. Beat until the buttercream is light and fluffy.

Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a rose nozzle. Pipe the buttercream around the outer edge of the sponge. Spoon a teaspoon of blueberry conserve into the centre of the cupcake and sprinkle with the crumble.

Finish with a few blueberries. www.sugarbuttonscreative.co.uk

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MODERN PUB DINING One passion, two great pubs.

In season

Main Road, North Tuddenham, Norfolk NR20 3DJ www.thelodge-tuddenham.co.uk 01362 638466

We have been busy in the kitchen preserving the end of summer bounty of produce to maintain colour and flavour on our menus throughout the coming winter months.

Look out for chutneys and pickles on the menu and our awesome bullace gin making an appearance on our cocktail menus.

set menus

The Street, Lyng, Norfolk NR9 5AL www.thefoxatlyng.co.uk 01603 872316

We offer a weekly changing set price menu at lunchtime between 12-2:30 and between 5:30-6:30 in the evenings perfect before the theatre.

2 courses for £15 /3 for £19 and a carafe of house red or white for £12.

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3 C O U R S E S £ 3 5 . 7 5 • F R E E PA R K I N G

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

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Remember to book well in advance for Christmas parties and don’t leave it too late to book for our very special New Years Eve menu. Check the website for details. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Farmyard Confidential, for events, menus and news from the team. See the website to sign up!

CARROW ROAD

23 ST BENEDICTS STREET, NORWICH NORWICH 01603 733188 www.farmyardrestaurant.com

Get out! ainment in October & November

Norwich Restaurant Week

NOT-TO-MISS EVENTS Norwich

'Noir'

pick through. You can try anything before you buy.

St Andrews Hall

7-14 OCTOBER

21-29 OCTOBER

Norwich Cocktail Week is a week long celebration of amazing cocktails, cocktail makers and bars in Norwich. You’ll find some regular favourites and some hidden gems.

Norwich Cocktail Week cunningly includes two Saturday nights so you can make the most of your wristband. Wristbands and event guides from

From the science of gin through to the scientific secrets of Doctor Who, there is something for everyone in this year’s Norwich Science Festival.

Tickets are now on sale for headline talks including Helen Sharman – Britain’s First Astronaut and shows from TV/radio scientists and celebrities Ben Garrod, Mark Thompson, Adam Rutherford, Lizzie Daly, Nicholas Crane and Johnny Ball.

Norwich Forum

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Vintage Weigh & Pay Sale Grab a bag on entry for your finds. The vintage wholesaler will be bringing 6 tonnes of vintage clothing from the 1960s onwards. Our clothing will be hung out on rails and in rummage bins for you to

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Norwich Science Festival

norwichsciencefestival.co.uk FRIDAY 3 NOVEMBER

Wake Up Little Susie proudly presents

'Noir'

An elegant evening experience in the beautiful historic setting of St Giles

Norwich science Festival

House Hotel showcasing a stunnng new collection of vintage nightwear and loungewear in an exclusive fashion show, with classic burlesque performances from Ruby Dagger.

Your £12 ticket price includes a fashion show and performance, a complementary glass of Prosecco as you arrive, plus goody bag.

You will then be able to purchase some special Norfolk Gin cocktails, and other refreshments as the evening goes on. £12 7pm St Giles House Hotel 12 NOVEMBER

Lou Lou's Vintage Fair The finest selection of vintage clothing from national and local vintage traders. This is a ‘Winter Special’ with tea rooms, live music and vintage hair salon.

The Halls 11am – 4pm £2.50

Norfolk Yarn Courses SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER

Fair Isle and Steeking

An introduction to using the two handed Fair Isle technique for knitting in the round. For knitters who can already knit and follow a basic pattern.

10-4pm £38 4 NOVEMBER

Crochet - with Sue Maton If you have done the beginners crochet class, or if you already know the basics and are ready for the next step this is the class for you.

1.30-4.30pm £25 25 NOVEMBER

Needle felt Angels A lovely fun workshop making a Christmas Angel or fairy from wool tops, lightly needle felted.

Classes suitable for all abilities and includes materials. 10-3pm £38 www.norfolkyarn.co.uk

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THEATRE Norwich Theatre Royal highlights 19 & 20 OCTOBER

Rambert

Rambert Dance Company returns to Norwich for its annual autumn visit with a treat for dance fans in the form of an iconic masterpiece by renowned choreographer Christopher Bruce and two stunning new pieces by internationallyacclaimed dance-makers.

Christopher Bruce’s Ghost Dances is one of the most celebrated contemporary dance pieces of its generation and is a key area of study for dance students.

7.30pm (& 1.30pm Fri) Tickets £8-£25 31 OCT - 4 NOV

Crazy For You High energy, high kicking and gloriously glamorous, the acclaimed Watermill

Hedda Gabler

Theatre production of Crazy for You is the ultimate feel-good musical starring Tom Chambers (Top Hat and Strictly Come Dancing), Caroline Flack (Strictly Come Dancing, Love Island, The X Factor) and Charlotte Wakefield (Sound Of Music, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) featuring a fabulous score from the Gershwin brothers’ songbook.

Tickets £8-£31.50 7-11 NOVEMBER

Hedda Gabler This acclaimed new production of Ibsen’s masterpiece Hedda Gabler comes to Norwich Theatre Royal following a sold out run at the National Theatre. Adapted

by Olivier Award-winning playwright Patrick Marber and directed

by Ivo van Hove, who made his National Theatre debut with this bold and modern new production.

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Lizzy Watts plays the title role of the free-spirited Hedda Gabler, one of the greatest dramatic parts in theatre and regarded as the female Hamlet.

Recommended age 12yrs+ Tickets £8-£27.50 27 NOV - 2 DEC

How The Other Half loves

By Alan Ayckbourn Following its critically acclaimed West End revival at the Haymarket, Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious tale of matrimonial mishaps comes to Norwich. The star cast includes leading stage and TV actor Robert Daws, opposite Caroline Langrishe. Joining them are Matthew Cottle, Charlie Brooks and Sara Crowe. ★★★★ 'Timeless Genius...

It doesn't get much better than this' Daily Telegraph Tickets £8-£25 For more information go to theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Maddermarket Theatre 20-28 OCTOBER

The Norwich Players present

An Ideal Husband

By Oscar Wilde

Sir Robert Chiltern is a successful Government minister, well-off and with a loving wife, he has it all. But when an old acquaintance threatens to reveal a scandalous misdeed from Robert's past, only his womanizing, party-loving friend Lord Goring is scheming and dishonest enough to come to his aid.

As the story unfolds, it's revealed that the man thought to be perfect is flawed, the man with all the flaws must do something right, and the question remains: what makes and ideal husband?

“Roaringly funny - witty as hell an ideal night out!”

Tickets from £8 7.30pm (& 2.30pm Sat) www.maddermarket.co.uk

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Lulu All About The Music Tour

ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

over 50 years, and fans can expect to hear huge hits such as Shout, To Sir With Love, Relight My Fire and The Man Who Sold The World, amongst many others.

Tickets £8-37.50

Norwich Theatre Royal 13 & 14 OCTOBER

The Nimmo Twins: The Country Cords Your last chance to see the Nimmos in their award-winning show The Country Members following previous sellout runs at the Theatre Royal and Playhouse. She Goo, Billy Boy, Anne, The Council and Kraftwerk return. Plus a first look at one or three new bits for their next show. Book early to avoid being one of those people who say: I dint even noo yoo were on!

Tickets £7-£19.50

24 OCTOBER

Kate Rusby Soulful singer-songwriter Kate Rusby will be bringing her acoustic folk magic to Norwich Theatre Royal with an evening of stories, songs and laughter. Her 2017 concert will celebrate her two and a half decades of delighting fans with her mix of traditional folk songs combined with new original material..

Tickets £8-£25 theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

21 OCTOBER

Lulu All About the Music Tour Legendary singer Lulu arrives in Norwich as part of her biggest ever tour.

The Grammy-nominated singer will perform hits from a career spanning

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Norwich Playhouse 14 OCTOBER

Simon Amstell: What is This?

Following a series of critically acclaimed, sold out international tours, Simon Amstell begins his

La Voix

fifth stand up tour in the UK. What Is This? promises to be a deeply personal, funny exploration of beauty, intimacy, freedom, sex and love. Known for his work on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Grandma's House and Popworld, Simon's honest, searing and moving comedy has won him two British Comedy Awards, an RTS Award, a Broadcast Award, a Chortle Award and a nomination for a BAFTA. 3pm. Tickets £23 2 NOVEMBER

La Voix’s Red Hot Globe Trot In this hilarious onewoman show, La Voix will take you on a journey delivering an evening of Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Shirley Bassey, Cher and many more! La Voix delivers dazzlingly precise sound-alike performances along with hilarious comedy!

It’ll be an evening of live diva anthems, fun, and

spontaneity and sidesplitting comedy from the UK’s most dazzling diva!

Tickets £17.50-£20 4 NOVEMBER

Kathy Lett’s Girls’ Night Out “Women are each other’s human wonder bras – uplifting, supportive and making each other look bigger and better.” So says Kathy Lette, funny, feminist author, who invites you to her new show, Girls’ Night Out. It’s a psychological strip tease taking us from Puberty Blues to Menopause Blues, with tales of love, lust, men, marriage, pregnancy, childbirth, mastitis, sexist bosses, teenagedaughter-wrangling, ageing, toy boys, making the Queen laugh, hiding Julian Assange in her attic, tongue kissing Prince William and Close Encounters of the George Clooney Kind, en route.

Tickets £13 www.norwichplayhouse.co.uk

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Mark Willmott Head of Business at Norwich Audi

My City Life Mark Willmott is the Norwich Audi Head of Business with Robinson’s Motor Group, and has been with the company for 12 years. He was born in Norwich and still lives in the city.

What do you love about Norwich?

I was born and raised in the city and it’s a very special place to me.

Norwich is so well placed, too, you can be out on the North Norfolk coast in no time at all, and it’s just a quick train ride to London.

I find Norwich people very friendly, it has a very nice atmosphere, and there is a lot going on in terms of live music, great places to drink and the nightlife has a real buzz!

Robinson’s was founded in 1927 and this year celebrates 90 years as East Anglia’s leading car retailer. Why do you think the business has been so successful?

Robinson’s represents some very strong brands, such as Volkswagen, Audi, ŠKODA and Mercedes-Benz, and we have always put sharp focus on brand values and goals. This has been vital to our continued success, but I think what really sets us apart is that we are a family-run business and we employ fantastic staff across the group who are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations every time. A happy customer is always a feather in our cap, and we strive to ensure we do the best for everyone who comes into our showrooms.

What is the most interesting part of your job?

Customers are what makes us tick, and for me they are the most fascinating part of what I do. No two customers are the same, they come to us from all walks of life, and it’s hugely satisfying for me to make each and every one of their car dreams come true. This could be someone buying their

What are your hidden gems in the city?

first Audi A1, or a retired couple investing in a new car for pure fun and enjoyment.

What do you like to do when you are not working?

I love to play golf, I’m not brilliant, but the constant challenge to improve has got me hooked.

Being a local man I have always been a Norwich City FC supporter, and I have stuck with them through the highs and many lows over the years. Robinson’s has good ties with the football club and we supply many of the players’ cars, so we have been able to meet most of the team.

I’ve also just got into running and cycling, which helps to keep me fit and compensate for my sedentary job.

I love to shop and they may not be hidden, but Hugo Boss, Jonathan Trumbull and House of Fraser are my favourite places to spend my money on clothes. Unlike many cities Norwich celebrates the independent shop and boutique, which makes it much more interesting and you can find things you won’t find anywhere else.

Where are your favourite places to eat in Norwich?

The restaurants in Norwich are superb, and there is great choice of every type of cuisine. My top picks for quality and service are Bedfords Bar, Roger Hickman’s, Thai Lanna, and The Belgian Monk. I think I may need to do some more running and cycling to work off all the delicious food in the city! n

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Audi Vorsprung durch Technik

Audi A3 Sportback Save £4,000 with the Audi Scrappage Incentive Trade-in your old diesel, whatever the make, and help support lower emissions and promote cleaner, more fuel-efficient cars.

To receive the contribution, you just have to order your new Audi by 31 December 2017 and it must be registered by 31 March 2018

Book a test drive Norwich Audi Meridian Way Norwich NR7 0TA 01603 709200 www.norwich.audi.co.uk Official fuel consumption figures for the new Audi A3 Sportback and Audi A3 Saloon range in mpg (l/100km) from: Urban 30.7 (9.2) – 65.7 (4.3), Extra Urban 47.9 (5.9) – 80.7 (3.5), Combined 39.8 (7.1) – 74.3 (3.8).

CO2 emissions: 163 – 99g/km. Fuel consumption and CO2 figures are obtained under standardised EU test conditions (Directive

93/116/EEC). This allows a direct comparison between different manufacturer models but may not represent the actual fuel consumption achieved in ‘real world’ driving conditions. Optional wheels may affect emissions and fuel consumption figures. More information is available on the Audi website at www.audi.co.uk and at www.dft.gov.uk/vca Audi scrappage allowance offer is available on any make or model diesel, first registered in the UK on or before 31st December 2009, featuring a Euro 1–4 emissions standard engine and when traded-in against a new car ordered by 31st December 2017 and delivered by 31st March 2018.

Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Available on selected new petrol, diesel or e-tron Audi cars only; used cars will not qualify.

Scrappage allowance is the guaranteed part-exchange value. The new vehicle purchase is for retail customers only and must be registered in the same customer name as the old vehicle being traded in. Trade-in diesel must have been registered in the owner’s name for at least six months.

T&Cs apply, contact your local Audi retailer. Finance subject to status. Indemnities may be required. Accurate at time of publication September 2017. Audi Finance, Freepost Audi Finance.

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