Village People South Norwich Late Spring Edition

Late Spring 2013

HOMES • GARDENS • OUT & ABOUT • JOBS & MONEY • HEALTH • LOCAL SERVICES

Farewell Hare & Hen

Hello Village People!

Local History Travellers’ Tales

Forage for Food Fresh, local and free!

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Blondie Concert Tickets

Local

WALK

around Pulham Market

Plus

q Restaurant review from our Ladies Who Lunch q Oriental astrology forecast q Financing your DIY this spring

q Latest book and film reviews q Cliff Richard comes to town q Get ready to rock at the Theatre Royal

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HOMES & GARDENS 20 23 25 26 31 35 39

Garden Jottings from Ken Meet the experts: Wayne Noble Foraging for local food Two delicious seasonal recipes Eye welcomes Practically Perfect Interiors Latest film reviews Village shepherd reaches a world-wide audience 41 Local History: travellers’tales 43 Three of the best cookbooks

SHOPPING land 45 Craft page – make a shabby chic garland 46 Local book reviews 48 Ancient oriental astrology

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Editor’s Letter

After 6 years of producing the hugely popular Hare & Hen magazine, editor Sue has made the tough decision to hand over the reigns to us here at Village People HQ in order to focus her time on her successful cake baking business.

We’re delighted to welcome onboard this new South Norwich edition of the magazine which takes Village People’s total circulation up to a massive 45,000 magazines reaching over 190 villages in South Norfolk. You will continue to receive your copy delivered every two months directly though your letter box by Royal Mail.

And if you live in a village in NR15 1, I’d like to say a very big warm welcome to this, your first issue of Village People! We’re delighted to be able to add another 4,000 village homes to the distribution of this particular edition.

Packed full of fantastic local editorial, stories and

Contents

Good News from our region Local walk at Pulham Market Mums the Word visit Kesgrave Hall Ladies Who Lunch visit The Queen’s Head in Eye Time to rock at the Theatre Royal Village Notice Board WIN tickets to see Blondie

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61 features, as well as full details of the best local businesses and services in your area, don’t miss out on the many exclusive offers just for you!

Anyone fancy winning tickets to see Blondie at Thetford Forest? Make sure you enter our competition and how excited are we that Cliff Richard is coming to Norfolk!

Keep your copy of Village People handy until we’re back in two months time and as usual we’re always happy to hear from you, our readers, so get in touch and let me know if there’s anything particular that you’d like us to feature in YOUR local village magazine.

Happy reading!

Lily Goulder 0330 660 0325 www.village-people.info editor@village-people.info

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Good news Easton’s – celebrating 60 years of coach travel

Village People competition winner becomes app designer!

In the winter issue of Village People magazine, Redwood asked the good people of Norfolk and Suffolk to throw their best app ideas our way with the lure of a shiny new iPad 4 as a prize for the best entry. We received some cracking original ideas but in the end it was lucky Ricky Braddon’s “Sports Mate” idea that won the battle for the iPad. His app idea allows people with similar sports interests to hook up and play sports in their local area. We loved this idea and we’re currently in talks with Ricky to develop it into a fullyfledged app!

If you would like to get in touch or you think you have a better idea than this, then why not submit it on Redwood’s website? We reward incredible ideas with incredible rewards.

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Easton’s Coaches are a familiar sight on our region’s roads and this year, they will be 60 years in business. It all began in 1953 when Alfred Easton bought the first coach. During the seventies, following the purchase of two other local coach firms, Easton’s really began to venture into their tour and excursion programme – some of you may remember their first holiday office in Cromer.

Derek and Robert Easton joined the business at the age of 21 and following the death of Alfred in 1987 became joint directors of the family business. At this point the firm was run from the family home in Brandiston, but as the business began to flourish, bigger and better premises were needed. So in 1992, Easton’s moved to their current depot at Stratton Strawless.

Their motto has always been: “not to be the biggest, but to try and be the best at what we do”. This seems like a recipe for success! www.eastonsholidays.co.uk

Authentic Greek food comes to Norfolk

No need to get on the plane to feel like you’re on holiday with Greek Nights at the Italian Job in Diss. You can enjoy a vast selection of superb Greek food, cooked as it should be in an original taverna atmosphere.

Have an unforgettable evening with traditional belly dancing, plate breaking and music ‘til late.

Greek Night is every last Friday of the month so for a great night out, book your table by calling 01953 884141 www.italianjobs.co.uk

from our region Art treasures return to their Norfolk home Britain’s first Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole amassed a collection of some of the world’s most famous paintings and treasures, which were displayed in the magnificent surroundings of Houghton Hall over 200 years ago.

Now they are set to return to the historic Norfolk building to give a new generation a once-ina-lifetime chance to see the glorious works of art by the likes of Rubens, Sir Anthony Van Dyck, Velazquez and Rembrandt in their original setting as chosen and placed by the former PM. Houghton Revisted will be open between May 17 and September 29, so don’t miss the opportunity to see paintings like this one by Rubens!

Local Furniture Shop celebrates 30th Anniversary John Doe of Diss started out selling carpets from a small shop in the town centre in 1983. Since then, this successful family business has gone from strength to strength and now operates a home furnishings superstore based in Sawmills Road. John Doe stocks everything you need to furnish your home, from carpets to sofas, beds to wardrobes - there’s something to suit every taste and budget. John Doe prides itself on retaining the same high level of personal service and competitive prices it has always had.

Now, to celebrate 30 years in business, John Doe of Diss are offering genuine 30% discounts on selected stock items over the Easter period.

Discover the new Angles Way walks

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Leap was formed in 2007 to provide access to learning and skills to those living in rural areas. region, Leap provides access to a range of advice and support; formal and leisure qualifications and training that could help you to achieve your goals!

As soon as spring is in the air most of us can’t wait to take advantage of the longer days and milder weather. And what better way to enjoy the great outdoors this Easter than taking in some of the stunning East Anglian scenery on the Angles Way walking trail, newly refurbished for 2013.

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Local Walk at Pulham Market

his walk offers you the chance to stretch your legs on country lanes, before returning through the fields, with lots of wildlife to look out for. Around Pulham Market Green you will find pretty white washed cottages and the medieval church of St Mary Magdalene, which is worth a visit.

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Start on The Green with The Crown public house on your right, turn left and walk between Pulham Memorial Hall and The Falcon public house on the narrow alleyway between the houses through two sets of white railings.

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Turn right onto Barnes’ Road and follow the road, pass Street Farm on the left and continue for one mile to a T-junction at the top of the hill.

Turn left at this T-junction onto Duck’s Foot Road. Keep left at the next junction and continue down the hill on the road.

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At the bottom of the hill, turn left onto a field edge public footpath. Ignore the footbridge on the right and keeping the poplar trees on your right continue back towards Pulham Market following Boudica’s Way waymarkers as follows; walk anticlockwise around this large field still keeping the trees on your right. Just before the far corner turn right into the wood at the waymarker post and walk under a tunnel of trees crossing a footbridge at the end.

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Turn left onto another field edge path, this time keeping the trees and ditch on your left. Continue in the same direction across the field at the waymarker post in the corner.

Wildlife Watch

The open arable fields provide a good chance of a glimpse of a brown hare or to listen to skylarks.

Starting point: The Green, Pulham Market (parking at the Falcon Public House) Parking: Car park, Falcon Road (opposite The Falcon public house) Distance: 3.3 miles Terrain: Country lanes and fields

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Again, turn left at the next corner into the final field and walk towards Pulham Market, crossing a final footbridge before walking along a narrow path which becomes a gravel track after passing the Pulham Market Bowls Club. Cross the road to the alleyway opposite, turn right at the end and return to the start point.

Discover more walks at www.norfolk.gov.uk/trails With thanks to Norfolk County Council

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Cross a second much wider footbridge and walk on another field edge footpath around the left hand side of this second field.

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Walk over a third footbridge into the wood, turn left at the end to walk around the edge of the third field.

Continue around the edge of the field, passing another wood on the left.

Bear left into a fourth field at the corner.

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Mums The Word Kesgrave Hall

Kesgrave, Ipswich • http://www.milsomhotels.com/kesgravehall • 01473 333741 Carrie Barrett lives in Blo Norton, near Diss, right on the Suffolk/Norfolk border, with her husband and two children Maisie (9) and Olly (5). She has been dining out and about in our area for many years, seeking out restaurants that offer great value, quality and above all else are child friendly. If you would like Carrie to visit a particular pub or restaurant just get in touch with us at village people and we’ll ask her to visit.

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e have been patrons of Milsoms Hotels and Restaurants for a few years now. Their restaurant Milsoms and Le Talbooth at Dedham was a bit of a trek for us but a great place to stop off on trips home from London.

When I heard that another restaurant in this very successful chain was opening up in Ipswich, I got very excited.

Immediately turning off from the main Woodbridge Road into Hall Road you get the feeling of seclusion and intimacy. On approaching the white hall, you could very well be mistaken for somewhere you could NOT bring children! The building looks very grand, set in acres of woodland, with a beautiful terrace to enjoy dinner al fresco in the summer, whilst taking in the surrounding wildlife.

When walking through the door it is evident that this place is much more relaxed and contemporary than the building and grounds would have you believe, whilst at the same time giving you a feeling of complete luxury and indulgence.

The waiting staff are smartly presented, very helpful and attentive. Nothing is too much trouble. We love the little touches i.e. small writing pads and pencils on each table so you can write down what everyone is ordering!

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smoked salmon. The main courses vary from £5.25 for pasta carbonara up to £5.95 for haddock fishcake.

Whilst this is not a cheap place to take children, it’s a great treat on a special birthday or family lunch. The food is locally sourced and is of a very high quality.

Children are also offered ‘etch-a-sketches’ to keep them entertained until the food arrives. Highchairs and baby changing facilities are also available.

Adults have a wonderful menu to choose from with lots of choice. Starters start from £5.75 and sandwiches are served all lunctimes except for Sundays. Main courses start at a very reasonable £10.95. In our house, it’s always a must that we save room for desserts! It’s the best part of the meal. The puddings here are truly part of the sumptuous dining experience and certainly not just an afterthought. The extensive wine list offers a range that would satisfy even the most discerning of wine lovers.

If you are looking for somewhere to host a special event, I would challenge anyone to find a better venue.

The hotel offers 23 ensuite rooms so guests of the party can stay and enjoy the surroundings.

I cannot wait to go back here again and only wish they would open another restaurant even closer to us!

The company motto is ‘Open All Day So No Rush’. I love this attitude and it’s very refreshing in this busy modern world when everyone seems in such a rush.

Children and families are ‘positively encouraged’ at this restaurant and I find the children’s menu one of the best around. The menu is laid out like the adults’ menu, which includes the children in the whole experience. The starters range from soup to

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“Still Ro kin’ with thce best of them“ Sydney M o rning He rald

Ladies Who Lunch

THE QUEEN’S HEAD, EYE bitterly cold day saw me once again hurtling down the A140 into Suffolk; but not too far over the border.

My companion was driving whilst I was privately wondering if I would be able to get out of her lovely purple sports car without a steam hoist – me being a bulky OAP wearing two coats. We had an unscheduled trip around Eye (which incidentally looked like a really pretty small town full of cottages painted in sugared-almond colours) before locating the Queen’s Head (Boadicea). We were both glad to spot the log fire in the bar and our reserved table which had a clear view of the street outside.

I was surprised when I inspected the menu as one whole page was given over to 17 different tapas options, inspired by the chef’s time spent on the Spanish island of Tenerife. An interesting change from traditional Suffolk pub food. There was also a selection of what I call PGDs (proper gravy dinners) on the menu; lasagne, four-cheese and red onion

tart, chicken breast - and a ploughman’s lunch. Homemade pizzas were also available.

In the end we decided to ‘do a Princess Diana’ and have a starter and a pud. My starter was an extravagance of fish, with smoked mackerel, Gravlax (cured raw salmon, thinly sliced, in a dill and mustard sauce), and a terrine of crabmeat: also a couple of hunks of wholemeal bread and a pot of butter.

My companion’s choice was chicken liver pate with toasted bread and salad garnish dressed with balsamic vinegar and served on a stylish slate rectangle. The pudding selection included caramelised banana with raisins, rum sauce and ice cream; this was my companion’s choice.

Mine was tiramisu which came with a very generous helping of ice-cream.

Two Starters Two puds One Wine One tonic One cafetière

£11.45 £10.45 £4.95 £1.30 £3.60

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£31.75

Please note that the restaurant is closed all day Monday.

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We both enjoyed what we had, and it was good value for money. The place was very attractive with its scrubbed pine, beams and log fire. I can imagine a crowd of tapas lovers in the evening transforming the place into a warm and lively location, full of fun. The Queen’s Head has been awarded the prestigious

cask marque in recognition of their outstanding quality ales, so be sure to try a pint or two.

The Queen’s Head is a medieval pub, which was lovingly restored and reopened in 2011. The narrow doors add to the quaint, old-fashioned charm of the place but might make things tricky for wheelchair users.

If you are looking for something a bit more adventurous than your standard PGDs, then The Queen’s Head is well worth a visit.

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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 Sun 31 March – Tues 2 April DORA THE EXPLORER Everyone’s favourite explorer with educational fun £5.50 - £16 Wed 3 April THE SOLDIERS Real life heroes and music stars £5.50 - £22.50

Sunday 5 May ENCHANTMENT UNDER A TREE Heather Millan School of Dance & Performing Arts £5.50 - £15.50 Tues 7 – Sat 11 May NEW JERSEY NIGHTS Celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons £6.50 - £27.50

Thur 4 April THE CHUCKLE BROTHERS Paul and Barry with family fun Sun 12 – Sat 18 May £5.50 - £14 NORFOLK & NORWICH FESTIVAL Fri 5 April SHAOLIN WARRIORS Breathtaking kung fu masters £5.50 - £24

Mon 20 – Sat 25 May NOISES OFF Michael Frayn’s hilarious backstage comedy £5.50 - £23.50 Sun 26 May ELO EXPERIENCE Tribute to the Electric Light Orchestra £5.50 - £20 Tues 28 May – Sat 1 June SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE Imperial Ice Stars in classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious music £6.50 - £29.50

Sat 6 April THAT’LL BE THE DAY Rock ‘n’ roll variety show £5.50 - £23

Northern Ballet: The Great Gatsby

Tues 9 – Sat 20 April STARLIGHT EXPRESS Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s dynamic musical £6.50 - £39 Sun 28 April SOLID SILVER 60S SHOW Mike Pender, Dave Berry, Wayne Fontana & New Amen Corner £5.50 - £24 Tues 30 April – Sat 4 May THE GREAT GATSBY Northern Ballet with new dance drama £6.50 - £36.50

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It’s time to rock at the Theatre Royal!

He is the man who brings classic songs to life in high-energy musical shows worldwide. We caught up with theatrical impresario David King who is bringing two great new shows to the Norwich Theatre Royal.

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hen it comes to ensuring audiences leave a theatre uplifted and with a smile on their face, David King definitely has the Midas touch.

His productions which celebrate the music of the globe’s best known writers and performers have proved to be box office winners all over the world.

And, as he prepares to bring two of his newest shows to Norwich Theatre Royal plus a revamped old favourite, it is clear he is every bit as passionate about live performance as he was when he first started producing shows.

His latest major project is New Jersey Nights, which will take to the stage from 7-11 May and will celebrate the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

David said: “I have always been a massive fan of them.

I have always loved the Jersey Boys too. I saw it on Broadway when it first opened and I thought it was wonderful. I saw it again in London and I thought I would like to make a show celebrating the music.”

Set in the Sixties, it aims to capture the essence of the decade through the sets, costumes and look of the performers. David said: “We wanted to place it in the correct setting and it is also stylish and classy. There are also various settings including a recording studio and a club.”

The laid-back style of the Sixties is then replaced with the outrageous glam and glitz of the Seventies when David brings Bohemian Rhapsody to Norwich Theatre Royal on June 24-26 which celebrates, as you might expect, the music of Queen.

David said: “Jersey Nights is gentle and lovely and wonderful. Bohemian Rhapsody is much more in-yourface and just crazy. You get to see all of the big musical favourites from the band like Killer Queen and We Are The Champions.”

David is best known for Spirit Of The Dance and cannot believe the high-energy celebration of the best Irish dancing is still going strong 16 years after it began.

“When I first decided to stage it all those years ago, I thought it might last about three months. Now we are still working on it 16 years later,” he said.

David also took the brave decision to appear in Channel Four’s show The Secret Millionaire and was catapulted right into the centre of a troubled part of Leeds – an experience which he admits changed him as a person.

David recalled: “Being on that programme definitely took me out of my entertainment bubble. It was not what I thought it would be when I agreed to do it but I got so much out of it.”

As well as continuing with charity work, David also has a very busy touring schedule in Europe plus tours and theatres to operate in America too. In the meantime, it is clear that a range of iconic musical styles are getting the lavish stage treatment courtesy of David and his team on the Norwich Theatre Royal stage in the weeks and months ahead.

Tickets are available from the Box Office

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he garden season is well underway by now and people of all abilities are venturing outside to tend their plots, from small courtyards to majestic acres. Each garden regardless of its size is unique and individual, reflecting the whims and skills of the owner. It is, however, plants that make a garden and one of the best groups to grow are the herbaceous perennials, wonderful plants which simply burst from the ground each year bringing magnificent life and colour to borders within just a few weeks or months of their appearance.

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Try growing your own, foraging and eating locally this season.

You’ll be surprised at how much the East Anglian countryside has to offer, writes David Seddon.

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Leafy Greens

The weather is improving, so now is the time to get out into your gardens and allotments!

Spring is a time of renewal, with preparation of the ground, sowing of vegetables and herbs in the greenhouse and then, after the last frosts, in the garden. We can still harvest our brassicas – notably Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower; while leeks and parsnips should continue to provide variety. Spring is a good time to plant permanent crops, such as globe artichokes and asparagus.

It is also the time, when the frosts are over, to plant out radishes, Jerusalem artichokes, purple sprouting broccoli, potatoes, onions, carrots, peas and broad beans with the possibility of early crops of the young ‘baby’ vegetables to look forward to. Rhubarb (initially forced) can provide the first fresh fruit of the year and also makes delicious rhubarb crumble or rhubarb and ginger jam.

As for leafy ‘greens’, common sorrel is one of the first green plants to appear in the spring. It can be cooked on its own, like spinach, although it has a very different taste. Wood sorrel is widespread in woods and shady places. It was used as a salad as early as the 14th century and was being cultivated by the 15th - John Evelyn recommended it as suitable for a kitchen garden.

Next time you are walking in the countryside, look out for chick-weed, a prolific garden weed, which is surprisingly good when sautéed in butter, with spring onions, and finished off with a squeeze of lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper or nutmeg. Even ground-elder, that gardeners’ curse, has an agreeable tangy flavour if cooked like spinach. Nettle leaves can also be picked in spring and boiled to make a puree or a soup. Not only are nettles easy to find; they are rich in iron, sulphur, sodium and Vitamin C. If you like rocket in your salads, then keep an eye out! It can be foraged in the spring. Beech leaves make a fine salad vegetable, as sweet as a mild cabbage though softer in texture.

Fungi Wild food is harder to find in spring than in any other season. Have a look for the Oyster mushroom on the trunks, branches or stumps of beech and ash.

The Oyster tends to be tough, and needs to be cooked long enough to get a good texture. It’s delicious sliced, sprinkled with lemon juice, turned in seasoned flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs and then deep fried until golden. One of the earliest of the fungi usually to appear is Pholiota mutabilis, which like the two varieties mentioned above is also to be found on tree stumps. It has an agreeable flavour and is a good flavouring for stews and soups, giving a rich brown colour.

Sauces The leaves of the hawthorn, when young, have a nutty taste and the buds can be picked earlier. ‘Jackby-the-hedge’ (known in Norfolk as ‘penny hedge’) is also good for its leaves, finely chopped for salads or as a sauce for lamb. For a new take on mint sauce, chop the leaves of penny hedge with hawthorn buds and a little mint, mix well with vinegar and sugar, and serve with lamb. Wild root vegetables like horseradish and wild parsnip can also be made into strongly tasting sauces or relishes.

Start foraging this spring and you will be rewarded with a host of new flavours and textures, all fresh, local and free!

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Seasonal Recipes

for Spring

We’ve got two seasonal recipes for you this edition! One recipe is in eager readiness for the season of outside eating, and one because the seasonal freshness of watercress available now should be indulged and enjoyed.

Both recipes, as ever, are deliciously easy and easily delicious.

Watercress Soup INGREDIENTS

Lemon Roasted Chicken Wings with cracked black pepper

2 bags of watercress (approx 170g) 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 250g potatoes, peeled and chopped into small chunks 1 pint of chicken or vegetable stock A splash of cream, or milk if you prefer Salt and pepper 1. Melt the butter in a large pan and cook the onions until nicely translucent.

2. Add the stock and potato chunks, and cook on a high simmer until the potatoes are soft (about 1520 minutes depending on the size of your chunks – keep a check) 3. When the potatoes are almost cooked add the watercress for just 3-4 minutes. Liquidize the soup, and add the cream or milk until you have the desired thickness. Season to taste, and serve hot.

So simple, and good for you too!

Pre-heat the oven to 200˚C/ Gas mark 6 1. Put the wings in a large roasting tin or dish; squeeze the lemon juice all over. For extra lemony flavour, chop up the squeezed lemon halves and add to the dish, along with the bay leaves.

2. Crush the pepper corns in a morter until they are nicely cracked but not too ground and fine. Mix with the olive oil and toss with the wings, then sprinkle the salt over.

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Roast for 40-45 mins, turning once, but avoiding any other unnecessary turning! They are best left to almost become stuck to the tin.

INGREDIENTS

A dozen chicken wings 1 large lemon 1-2 tablespoons of black peppercorns (for an Asian hint to this recipe try using Szechuan peppercorns) 2 teaspoon of sea salt 4 or 5 bay Leaves 2-3 tablespoons olive oil

Serves 2

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Relight Your Fire

A fireplace has always been seen as the heart of the home and now fireplaces can be a striking focal point in contemporary modern homes as well as traditional period properties.

There is so much scope in style and finish for fireplaces today and one of the best places to see what is on offer is the new showroom of The Fireplace & Plaster Centre at Thetford. A successful local business since the early 1990s, they can offer the consumer over 20 years of professional experience and a wide choice of fireplaces, fires, multi-fuel and wood-burning stoves for their home.

Which style would suit your home?

Whether you prefer wood, marble, limestone or cast iron, experts can help you select the best fireplace to suit the style of your home. They will even carry out a site survey to ensure that your choice is suitable. In the showroom, you will find everything from period and traditional fireplaces, to more modern, contemporary styles.

Multi-Fuel and Wood-Burning Stoves

For a stylish alternative to a fireplace, wood burners are very popular and can potentially provide a cleaner, greener source of heat for your home. The main difference is that you can only burn smokeless coal and wood, rather than other fuels, so make sure you find a reliable, local fuel supplier.

Electric and Gas Fires

If a traditional fire seems like too much hassle, there are lots of natural looking coal effect gas fires to choose from. There is a great choice of electric fires too, including the amazing “Opti-Myst” which is so realistic, you would think it was a real fire.

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Film reviews

This issue we bring you all the glitz and glamour of the twenties, our new favourite comic book hero and the latest intergalactic adventure!

Iron Man 3

I know, a comic book movie. But following the worldwide success of Marvel’s The Avengers last summer (which was the third highest grossing film of all time after Titanic and Avatar), Iron Man’s profile has only got bigger and better.

The success of the film character is down to many things - easy to say the splendid action and special effects, but it’s really the character’s humour and humanity and Robert Downey Jr’s wit and charm. If you only follow one comic book series, it should be Iron Man. This one is written and directed by Shane Black, creator of the Lethal Weapon films, and much admired by film geeks. So the signs are good.

Release: 26 April See it if you liked: Iron Man (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), The Avengers (2012)

Star Trek Into Darkness

After JJ Abrams masterful reboot of the Star Trek franchise in 2009 a lot of previously sceptical people found themselves enjoying the Star Trek universe.

Trekkies felt due honour had been done to the franchise’s history and ethos. So hopes are high for the second film (well, Star Trek 12 if you are counting, though that would be like calling Skyfall “Dr No 23”). It looks magnificent, shot in genuine 3D (rather than one of those horrible retro-fitted jobs), and, as we know, the strength of the characters will give plenty of opportunity for drama and humour.

Release: 17 May See it if you liked: Star Trek (2009), Tron Legacy (2010), John Carter (2012)

The Great Gatsby Baz Luhrmann’s brave remake of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic story. Why brave? Well the first film was written by Francis Ford Coppola at the height of his seventies powers. And as the reunited lovers it starred Robert Redford at his peak and a luminescent Mia Farrow. Stepping in this time are Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan. Will they carry us with them, or will Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge style swamp them and the story? Is this a remake too far? Well, as Gatsby himself says: “You can’t repeat the past? Why, of course you can!”

Release: 17 May See it if you liked: The Great Gatsby (1974), Moulin Rouge (2001), Bright Young Things (2003)

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REFRESHING WATERS

Village Shepherd Reaches a World-Wide Audience Norfolk journalist, Sandie Shirley, spotlights the inspiring stories of men and women from the region and beyond that have seen them reach for victory. For more stories visit: www.refreshingwaters.co.uk

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ev Janice Scott, a retired minister and one of the first Anglican women priests in the country, is a prolific writer.

Through various websites, novels and a host of children’s stories and sermons, her work is available in book form and on the internet, as the ‘Village Shepherd.’ It goes a long way to putting the gospel into the hands of thousands worldwide and her fiction is proving a gentle, absorbing way to share her faith message with many.

Yet all this would have seemed unlikely a few decades ago when the mother of three, who had sat in the pews since she was a small girl, had a crisis of faith. “I remember being asked to write down what God meant to me during a Lent course and I suddenly drew a blank.”

The former physiotherapist, who had helped at the London Mission, and moved to Fakenham to setup a health business with her husband, walked away from church as her faith was lost in an instant.

“I realised I did not have any evidence of a personal understanding of God’s love but for the first time I felt marvellous and was able to be myself”

It took soul searching and communication, through a new spiritual realisation, before her belief was restored. It came when she recognised her huge, unlocked potential could be given to God, the one that lived within her, for it to be outworked. “That realisation brought into focus all sorts of richness,” she recalls.

It included a call to the priesthood that she initially tried to ignore. But in 1985 Janice began studying theology and her writing began in earnest. “I had always loved to write; together with sport it was the only thing I could do at school and some ten years before I had won a writing competition.”

The essays for her training easily flowed. As a curate in Fakenham and later Eaton, near Norwich, her sermons continued to outpour.

Her writing gained momentum when she took over a rural benefice in South Norfolk for ten years.

Children’s stories, with a simple gospel truth, were unleashed. Her first volume, which will also strike a chord with adults, has since hit the bookstalls and two subsequent ones are due for release.

“They are an ideal resource for school assemblies,” says Janice.

With a hotchpotch of characters and talking animals they also help address the problems that children

face today including bullying,” she explains.

Having retired Janice has put the pen to work again, writing about the ups-and-downs of parish life.

Her latest fiction, including Heaven Spent and Babes and Suckling, is set in a rural Norfolk benefice.

Janice reflects on her real-life adventures as a minister in a country benefice. “I learnt so much from the people there and the collaborative work of encouraging their talents that included joining six churches within two small benefices together for increased unity and strength.” www. janice-scott.com

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Travellers’ Tales

In the first of a series of five articles, Sarah Doig follows in the footsteps of William Camden, the first “travel writer” of the modern age to visit East Anglia.

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illiam Camden wrote the first known geographical and historical survey of Great Britain and Ireland which was published in 1586 under the title “Britannia”. He lived in a great age of exploration and adventure: Sir Walter Rayleigh and Sir Francis Drake both found favour with Queen Elizabeth I for their discoveries on foreign shores. And the first accurate maps of the world were being drawn up. Camden, however, was not an adventurer, but an academic who confined himself to touring the British Isles. He visited East Anglia in 1578; the same year that the Queen herself made an eleven-week summer progress from London to Norwich and back. Of course, Queen Elizabeth didn’t write her own account of the tour. She had other chroniclers such as Thomas Churchyard to do that. His account highlights the age-old rivalry between two counties:

“Before her Highness passed to Norfolk, there was in Suffolk such sumptuous feasting and banquets, as seldom in any part of the world hath been seen before... The Norfolk gentlemen hearing how dutifully their neighbours had received the Prince, prepared in like sort to show themselves dutiful. And so in most gallantest manner assembled and set forward with five and twenty hundred horsemen...”

Turning to William Camden’s “Britannia”, this provides us with a fascinating insight into the counties, towns and villages through the eyes of an Elizabethan gentleman.

Elizabeth I

This is how Suffolk is described: “A large country it is, and full of havens, of a fat and fertile soile (unlesse it be Eastward), being compounded (as it is)

of clay and marle: by meanes whereof there are in every place most rich and goodly corne fields, with pastures as battable [useful] for grazing and feeding of cattell. And great store of cheeses are there made, which to the great commodity of the inhabitants are vented William Camden into all parts of England, nay in to Germanie, France, and Spain also...”

I find it interesting that, in this account written over 400 years ago, the agricultural Suffolk of the 21st century is recognisable. However some of the great country estates such as Sir Nicholas Bacon’s Redgrave Park and Brome Hall, then the seat of the Cornwallis family, have disappeared. Nevertheless, Suffolk is still endowed with many fine country houses as well as plenty of deer and pheasants.

The picture of Norfolk which William Camden paints is also very familiar: “It is a region large and spatious, and in maner all throughout a plaine champion [flatland], unlesse it be where there rise gently some prety hils, passing rich, exceeding full of sheepe and stored with conies [rabbits], replenished likewise with a great number of populous villages. For beside XXVII mercate [market] townes, it is able to shew villages and country townes 625. Watered with divers [many] rivers and brooks, and not altogether destitute of woods. The soile, according to the variety of places, is of a divers nature: somewhere fat, ranke, and full of moisture...; otherwise, but Westward especially, leane, light, and sandy; elsewhere standing upon clay and chalke.”

Camden was not the only traveller over the centuries to remark on the numerous towns and villages in the county: something we take for granted but to an outsider must seem curious if you stop and compare Norfolk with other large counties in England.

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3 Of The Best...Cookbooks

In her first book review column for Village People, Hannah Goring explores the culinary collections on offer from three talented female foodies.

Gizzi’s Kitchen Magic

by Gizzi Erskine With Gizzi’s Kitchen Magic, the fabulously fashionable Gizzi Erskine has written a cookery book ideal for beginners or for those of us wanting to brush up on our basic cooking techniques.

Apart from all the scrumptious sounding recipes such as Sticky Thai Chicken and Mango Salad and White Chocolate and Honeycomb Cheesecake, the book is divided up into useful sections, each tackling a particular group of foods. All chapters begin with a ‘Tips and Tricks’ page, with cooking techniques and advice such as how to perfectly poach an egg or how to line a tart tin with pastry.

Monica’s Kitchen

by Monica Galetti Fresh from the kitchens of La Gavroche and MasterChef: The Professionals, Monica Galetti treats us to a collection of delicious recipes that show us how to create great food at home without being a professional chef. The book delights us with top quality meals that are quick and easy to cook when you get home from work, meals that are ideal to make at the weekend and simple meals that look like they are from a restaurant kitchen for when you are entertaining dinner guests. There are also exotic recipes inspired by Monica’s Samoan roots.

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From Season to Season:

A Year in Recipes by Sophie Dahl A beautiful book full of rustic charm and stunning photography peppered throughout with Sophie’s anecdotes and illustrations. As the title suggests, we are taken through the year with recipes for breakfast, lunch and supper using seasonal ingredients.

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3. Cut your chosen material into strips of 2cm by 10cm.You will need approximately 300 strips per metre of garland/twine. Cut up half your material to start, just in case you need less than you think. I have chosen a red gingham to coincide with the ‘St. George’s Day’ celebrations.

1. Loop one end of your twine and tie into a knot.

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The army of servants for a grand estate such as Holkham Hall was essential, but all too often overlooked and undervalued. Who were they? Where did they come from?

What did they earn, eat and wear? From a wonderful series of household accounts these questions and more are answered. In doing so she paints a Frith-like picture of the Coke family from 1697 to1842. In this book the servants, from the steward to the scullery maid, take centre stage.

Wealthy Masters “provident and kind” Mary-Anne Garry Larks Press Paperback 9781904006640 £17.50

This is a fascinating and deeply moving account of Pat’s work in India over the past two decades. She tells of her experiences inside some of India’s very worst slums and of the difference she and her supporters have been able to make to the lives of the Dalits or “untouchables”. This is one of those rare books that might just change the way we view these people who can become an amorphous group, rather than individuals with hopes and fears like all of us.

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This book spans the years from a record lamb sale in 1899, when 19,430 sheep were sold, until the outbreak of the Second World War. David draws on more than 400 photographs, colour images from pupil’s autograph books and school certificates from the First World War, to name just a few items from local people, as well as their memories.

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Winifred Challis (1896-1990) worked for the Public Assistance Committee and kept a diary for the social research organisation Mass Observation. For several months in 1942-43 she wrote at length about the wartime scene – rationing, the often bleak texture of everyday life, the sometimes disconcerting presence of outsiders in Bury St Edmunds. Her diaries provide an unusual insight into the social and political attitudes of herself and others and a fascinating record of a critical period in Suffolk’s history.

In the first part of a two volume publication, life is recalled on the Norfolk coastline from the Wash in the west to Caister in the east, with a second volume needed for Great Yarmouth.

From journeys on Lynn shrimpers and North Sea drifters, from friendships with longshore fishermen and stalwarts of the lifeboat service, Robert has recorded many aspects of East Anglia’s maritime heritage. Also included is a section on the Broadland waterways, linking maritime activity to the trade inland.

The Cultural Heritage of Coastal Suffolk Peter Willsher

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An intriguing account of what has attracted musicians, artist and writers and people of the theatre to the delights of coastal Suffolk over the last 200 years.

Inspiration has been drawn from the constantly changing North Sea, the generously proportioned skies, vast areas of serene marshes and abundant wildlife. Benjamin Britten, Yehudi Menuhin, EM Forster, WH Auden – all found inspiration here, whilst Jill Freud’s summer theatre continues to thrive.

Wartime in West Suffolk The Diary of Winifred Challis

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Ancient Oriental Astrology

FOR A MODERN LIFE Hello again! I hope you found my last article informative.

Below is your 9 Star Ki forecast for April and May.

9 Fire Star Like a snake shedding its skin, April is a time of rebirth and reinvention. Breaking old unwanted habits can be hard, but by staying grounded and allowing changes one can fully develop into something new. May consolidates those changes giving you focus to carry out and put in to action.

8 Earth Star You

may feel unusually sensitive at this time, and your normally stable energy can become unsettled and spread out.

Take a moment to recap on your goals, breathe deeply and continue on your path. May could hold many opportunities; it’s best to stay still and let things come to you, at this time.

7 Metal Star There’s no stopping you now, and if there is - ignore it! This is a perfect time to start a new job or give birth to a project! As energetic and full throttle as you may feel, take into account those that aren’t, as they could find your impetuous and impulsive nature hard to deal with.

Keep it real.

6 Metal Star Although you are keen to make a head

start on things, April is about readiness and giving yourself a clean slate. It’s a great time to give family issues that have been bothering you some deserved attention. Don’t be frustrated if things are not progressing; leave those impulses for May, when things really get going.

5 Earth Star You may feel a little isolated and left out in April, as you enter a metaphorical mid-winter. Use this time to delve inwards, to develop your spiritual interests and to learn to love yourself. Like a seed waiting for spring, plan and prepare for the path you want to take. Make adjustments and stay warm!

4 Wood Star

April puts the spotlight on you, as you get more attention from others than normal, a great time to put in for a pay-rise or promotion or for that romantic meal for two. You will have a clear head and infectious nature at this time, whereas May brings a more spiritual and slower chi, ideal for self-development.

3 Wood Star With great effort and passion come great rewards. Don’t hide away and turn your back on change, embrace it with open arms and you may just find that in doing so, the mountain that faces you dwindles into the size of a small

hill. Climb it and see with a whole new perspective.

2 Earth Star With all the recent pressures and demands, you can now enjoy a time of relaxation and reflection. This can be a productive time too, but you may be more tempted to spend than earn, watch those purse strings. May brings a chi for studying and inner development.

1 Water Star

This is a great time to make important and necessary decisions, as you’re feeling stronger and more stable than in previous months.

Others will look upon your renewed strength and authority for guidance and reassurance. Be fair and just, not judgemental and over opinionated.

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The Norfolk Diabetes Prevention Study (NDPS) aims to screen 10,000 volunteers over two years. Those found to be at risk of developing the disease may then be invited to take part in a three-year intervention programme involving increased activity levels, diet, weight loss and a personal mentor programme.

Mrs Harriet Redmayne, from Barney near Fakenham, volunteered to be screened after receiving a letter via her GP. “My blood results turned out to be fine but it did make me

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Programme manager Dr Melanie Dunk said: “We are looking forward to welcoming our 5,000th volunteer and we are grateful to everyone who has helped us to reach this milestone.

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ncome is important, even more so in today’s difficult economic climate. The difficulty is, that in an uncertain world, investment income is hard to find right now.

It is harder to profit from investments Investors looking for income have faced great challenges since the beginnings of the financial downturn in 2008.

Dividends came under pressure, bond markets were unnerved and commercial property fell from grace. In short, there are currently few places for income-seekers to turn.

Shares are a safer bet History shows that investing in equities, or shares, has provided investors with a better chance of outpacing inflation over the long term versus other asset classes, particularly if the companies are able to increase the dividend payments year after year.

The latest data from Capita Registrars Dividend Monitor, July 2011, shows that a total of 247 companies paid a dividend in the second quarter of 2011, compared to 221 in the same period of 2010. Of these, 210 companies increased, reinstated or started paying dividends. The increases and reinstatements outnumber the cuts and cancellations by 6.5:1.

With dividend payouts on the turn, the outlook for equity income funds could also be on the up. Equity income funds have a strong track record for delivering attractive, sustainable income and steady returns over the long term.

Many equity income funds were heavily exposed to the big banks, but the banks’ obligations to rebuild their balance sheets meant their dividend distributions were reduced. Payouts are still lower than they used to be; UK listed banks account for just 10% of all dividends paid by FTSE100 companies in 2010 compared to 30% in 2007.

Choose what sort of income you need There has been a new increase in the demand for overseas equity income funds, following improvements in the dividend yield of companies across Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific, as they have moved to accommodate the demands of a global shareholder base.

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Commercial property is also beginning to regain attention after it felt the full effects of the credit crunch - the fall in property values left investors nursing significant losses.

History suggests, however, that commercial property will keep its place in a portfolio for income investors. Its long-term track record is strong and it offers important diversification from shares.

Exercise Caution Commercial property, like other investments, is not without its risks. Property prices rose by 14.5% over 2010, but most of those gains were made in the first half of the year. If the UK economy does fall back into recession, the property sector could come under pressure again.

Those investing for income need to remember that no one asset class is the panacea. With interest rates likely to remain low for some time to come, a well diversified, well-managed portfolio which blends different forms of investment remains the most suitable strategy for investors taking a longer-term view of their income needs.

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ith the worst of the winter weather behind us, it’s that time of year when many of us start thinking of those home improvement plans and DIY projects for the coming year.

Not everyone’s lucky enough to have cash in the bank to pay for that kitchen makeover, revamp of the bathroom or new extension, so picking the right finance is important if you’re looking to keep the costs under control.

It’s important to do your homework before signing on the dotted line for a loan or credit card as making the wrong choice can end up costing you a lot more than it ought to.

There are plenty of options when it comes to borrowing the money you need, but don’t fall into the trap of assuming that taking a loan from your own high street bank is the best way to go.

If you’re looking to borrow £7,500 or more then yes, the banks are keen for your business and are offering some very low rates at the moment, including Tesco Bank at 5.2% APR, one of the cheapest rates seen for over five years.

However if you only need two or three thousand pounds towards the cost of your home improvements, this is where the banks are much more expensive.

If you wanted to borrow £3,000, the average personal loan rate is a whopping 16% APR with some banks such as Halifax charging as much as 29.9% APR, so you can see that it makes sense to shop around to avoid being ripped off.

If you’re comfortable that you can afford to repay what you need to borrow within 12 months or just over, it’s worth considering a credit card offering a promotional interest free deal on purchases.

The best buy latest credit cards from Tesco Bank and M&S Bank are worth a look, giving you 16 months and 15 months respectively to repay your borrowing without charging you a single penny in interest.

If you’re not sure you can manage to repay within that sort of timescale but still want a very affordable option, another smart choice is the Rate for Life credit card from MBNA. This credit card charges a low rate of interest fixed at just 5.9% APR for as long as it takes you to repay your borrowing. There is a one off money transfer fee to pay of 1.5% of the amount borrowed, but unlike the vast majority of credit cards, this plastic enables you to transfer money into your bank account, so gives you much more flexibility.

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CAR REVIEWS New BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

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ollowing the convertible and the Coupe in the BMW 6 Series, the Gran Coupe is the true embodiment of aesthetics, sportiness, comfort and luxury.

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The lean elegance of this vehicle, the very first four-door Coupe in the history of BMW, is an exceptional phenomenon.

The low and graceful lines are impressive, but especially so when looking at the car’s side profile. The recessed passenger compartment appears low and smoothly stretched because the window silhouette extends deep into the C pillar. The frameless door windows are also a design element indicative of a muscular Coupe.

Inside, the distinctive character of BMW is unmistakable. The cabin is sophisticated and wellappointed with leather upholstery and electrically operated seats.

Roominess for rear passenger contentment is remarkable and folding rear seatbacks, as well as an auxiliary third seat, are among the design features that contribute to the car’s versatility.

Driving dynamics, effortless performance and efficiency are the hallmarks of the TwinPower Turbo engines available for the big BMW. The 650i I drove is the

first model offered with a new and more efficient V8 engine that delivers impressive shove: 0 to 62 mph comes in just 4.6 seconds.

This lump, just like the six-cylinder power units in the 640i Gran Coupe and the 640d Gran Coupe, is offered in conjunction with a creamy smooth eight-speed Sport automatic transmission and proven BMW EfficientDynamics technology.

Safety features include front airbags, side airbags integrated into the seatbacks, head airbags for front and rear seats, three-point automatic seatbelts for all seats, belt force limiters and seatbelt tensioners at the front, as well as ISOFIX child seat fasteners at the rear. What’s more, intelligent lightweight construction reduces the vehicle weight, and the doors and bonnet are made of aluminium.

The front side walls consist of thermoplastic material, while the boot lid is made of fibreglass composites.

The wide range of optional equipment available is also impressive: adaptive LED headlights

and a Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System are just a couple of examples of what you can add to the car. And then, of course, there is always the legendary M Sports package.

Optional extras on a BMW look and feel great, but there’s always a downside – they tend to make the total price of the car eye-wateringly high. But, if you’re a BMW fan, and you have the cash to splash, then this won’t put you off the 6 Series Gran Coupe – it’s one of the best four door coupes on the market today.

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