Waterfront Life - September 2018

ISSUE 22 • SEPTEMBER 2018

Lifestyle Magazine for Ipswich Residents, Businesses and Visitors

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LifeSTYLE

Waterfront Life has developed well beyond expectations over the last 22 issues (wow nearly 2 years!!) and all of our feedback points to the same thing – keep doing what you’re doing and keep doing it well. Ok then, we will.

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We are a lifestyle publication and with the recent addition of sections dedicated to NEWS, FOOD & EVENTS, we will shortly be bringing you (even more) STYLE. As from next month, Waterfront Life will carry a new STYLE section.

These pages will feature industry comment, product reviews & style advice and will get to the very heart of what style means to our area; its residents, businesses and visitors.

Thank you to everyone and as ever…..please continue to feed back to us on all topics.

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So, if you fancy getting stuck into a product review or telling us your style stories – email media@waterfrontlife.co Finally this month, I can’t let the moment pass without congratulating Student Life on yet another award. For the third time this year, the publication that started out as a few pages within these pages, has won a regional award. This time, Community Action Suffolk has recognised Student Life as a major influence in youth participation. Congratulations to the entire student team.

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My very best wishes.

Richard Stewart

Contents...

WILDLIFE MATTERS ......................................................................................................................3 THE VIEW FROM THE SALTHOUSE ..................................................................................5 NEWS ................................................................................................................................................7-14 WATERFRONT LEGAL ...............................................................................................................16 EVENTS GUIDE .....................................................................................................................19-26 THE SAINTS ............................................................................................................................28-29 MYSTERY SHOP REPORT .......................................................................................... 32-33 FOOD .......................................................................................................................................... 35-38 WATERFRONT HISTORY ............................................................................................. 40-41 DIRECTORY ............................................................................................................................ 45-48 2 • S EPTEMBER 2018 • WAT ER F RO N T L I FE

WATERFRONT Port

WILDLIFE

MATTERS

WRITTEN BY LYDIA SWALLOW

Have you ever wondered how dayto-day port operations can impact on wildlife and the environment?

ABP strives to minimise the environmental impact of its operations and looks after the diverse ecosystems surrounding all of its 21 ports. High standards of environmental care are constantly maintained and seen as being of upmost importance, as 18 of ABP’s ports operate in - or next door to conservation areas.

ABP has a central environmental team and environmental co-ordinators in each of its business units, to ensure the development of sustainable operations. From waste management to habitat enforcement and creation. Due to the large amount of marine species living around ABP ports, the business understands its environmental obligation to keep operations as safe and undisruptive as possible. Incidents such as pollution and contamination could have a negative impact on the marine environment, which is why ABP frequently conducts emergency training exercises to make sure that it is able to respond to incidents quickly and efficiently.

The Conservation of the valuable local natural environment is extremely important to ABP. In Ipswich ABP conserves what they have by monitoring and planning

for invasive non-native species arrivals that could upset the balance of our local wildlife, on land and in the water. Ipswich is also embarking on a tree and hedge planting project to provide valuable habitats and feeding grounds for a variety of wildlife, as well as providing connectivity between local parks and more naturalised nearby areas.

The Port of Ipswich is frequently home to groups of ducks and geese including ducklings and goslings. As stated on ABP’s social media, “whilst it is important for us to keep our ports and surrounding areas clean for our communities, spotting these ducklings today reminded us of the importance of keeping the water clear for our wildlife too”. Recently Ipswich has also seen the blooming of ABP’s sunflowers, wild flowers and marigolds at West Bank, which attract a whole range of wildlife including ladybirds, hoverflies and pollen beetles.

ABP South Wales has also safely relocated a local beehive recently, which had set up home in some ABP port equipment.

For ABP, the diverse environments in and around its 21 ports are of fundamental importance.

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Neptune Square is situated in the heart of the Waterfront with access to its various cafés, restaurants and bars as well as being within walking distance of the railway station.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

THE VIEW FROM THE

SALTHOUSE WRITTEN BY LYDIA SWALLOW

TIME FOR TEA The summer may be nudging nearer to its end, but your summertime fun doesn’t have to.

If you have a special occasion coming up; a friend’s birthday, an anniversary, or you simply fancy meeting up with a few friends or family and treating yourself, then afternoon tea at the Salthouse offers the answer. Soak up the soothing atmosphere and stunning views over the harbour, whilst dipping into delicious daytime treats.

The Hotel has an afternoon tea option to suit everyone; with three scrumptious packages available including fresh delicacies such as homemade scones, coffee eclairs and delicious cakes. The first package is the Cream Tea which costs a very reasonable £8.50 per person. It features a fresh tempting scone accompanied by clotted cream and seasonal jam, served with English Breakfast Tea or coffee. Perfect for a delectable treat between brunch and dinner.

The classic Afternoon Tea features teas from across the globe, a selection of savoury bites, fruit scones with jam and Jersey cream and an assortment of heavenly homemade cakes. This all comes presented beautifully on a decadent cake stand. It is a truly luxurious experience which is priced at £19.50 per person. For those who are after an unequivocally indulgent time, then there is the lavish option of the Luxury Afternoon Tea. Costing £28.50 per person, it features a glass of cool crisp champagne and is perfect for a celebration (even if you’re just celebrating the fact that it’s me-time!)

The Salthouse serves Afternoon Tea every day from 1.00pm til 5.30pm and it is advisable to book at least 24 hours in advance, to avoid disappointment.

Know someone who is always satisfying their sweet tooth? A couple who love relaxing in style? Or a family which deserves a treat? The Salthouse Afternoon Teas can also be gifts purchased via a gift card. These gift cards can be redeemed at The Salthouse or The Angel Hotel, located in Bury St Edmunds, giving additional flexibility for the recipient(s). So, if you’re sad that the summer may be slipping away, cheer yourself up with a delicious afternoon treat.

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Latest News & Updates for Ipswich Waterfront and Surrounding Area Compiled and Edited

by Danielle Stewart danielle@waterfrontlife.co COVER IMAGE BY WATERFRONT LIFE

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MARITIME 2018 WRITTEN BY RICHARD STEWART We were promised a bigger & better event than last year and an event to remember, but did 2018’s Maritime Festival live up to this promise?

Two main criticisms were levied at the Borough Council after last year’s Festival; the pre-event and on-the-day publicity was poor to virtually non-existent and there wasn’t enough of an acknowledgement of all things maritime.

2018 was indeed different. The build up to the weekend was well-managed in terms of social media interaction and IBC’s events team and communications team planned and shouted about a weekend full of events and attractions. The pirate & sailor theme was also well-known, evidenced by getting to see many visitors in acknowledging fancy dress.

Last year, the on-site marshalling was also called into question; as cars, vans & lorries vied for position in the early Saturday daybreak, only to find in some instances

that pitches, gazebos etc had not been sited correctly - or sited at all. This year was so much better, with marshalls assuming their roles with competence and customer focus and seeing to the job of getting the Waterfront Life team – and others - to its correct spot with ease.

The Waterfront had a calmness to it during the Festival’s set-up phase this year, which did not detract from the atmosphere, but did mean that stallholders were in positive mood from get-go, something that didn’t happen last year. A neighbour of our stall – close to the Salthouse – went on record to state that she was delighted with the professional approach that organisers showed this year and how she was looking forward to the weekend so much more than had been anticipated by her team of volunteers.

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NEWS were generally very acceptable for the occasion, but I baulked at one piece of signage that demanded £8.50 for anything that came off the venue’s makeshift barbeque.

There wasn’t an entirely obvious reason to switch the firework display to the Saturday night, but it worked well and at 9.45pm the first brightly coloured flashes were greeted with the accustomed whoops, oohs & ahhhs.

With Saturday a resounding success, more of the same greeted residents and visitors on Sunday, with the weather holding firm and allowing the vast majority of traders to report much better weekend figures than last year.

Saturday seemed to welcome the crowds slightly later this year, with the area not getting particularly busy until late morning.

However, conservative estimates from seasoned festival goers had crowd numbers at 30,000 by the end of the first day and by early afternoon, the atmosphere was fantastic. Whilst the ‘daytime fireworks’ on Saturday afternoon were a waste, all other aspects of Maritime’s first day were spot-on.

Drink was flowing at many pop-up outlets, including the main focuses; the island site’s large marquee and the marina’s main food & drink area between Cult and Aurora.

The BBC music stage was a real highlight with some top-notch entertainment and the atmosphere from that area; with its provision of food, drink, music and fairground rides was festival fineness.

IBC should be very proud of Maritime 2018, should continue to demand and act on feedback and will then be well placed to deliver better and better festivals in years to come.

Bravo Ipswich’s Jewel in the Crown…..bravo.

The first evening had a holiday feel about it and whilst the weather wasn’t as hot as during previous weeks’ weekends, 1000’s of people were enjoying alfresco dining at the many food venues – both permanent/ existing marina settings or pop-ups. Prices 9 • S EPTEMBER 2018 • WAT ER F RO N T L I FE

IMAGE CREDIT: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

imaginations and get them behind our clean-up campaign.”

Councillor Philip Smart is portfolio-holder for waste services at the Borough. He said:

Volunteers help launch new cleanup campaign

“This is just the first step in a major new campaign to encourage people to use litter bins and take pride in their local area. I want to thank McDonalds for their support and all the people who came out to get Love Your Street under way.”

EXPLORING THE ARCTIC

A new campaign to encourage residents and visitors to put their litter in bins has been launched in Ipswich.

Love Your Street will spread out across the town over the summer and autumn and the launch saw a group of people come together near the Waterfront on a litterpick.

The litter-pick, led by the Borough Council, was supported by McDonalds, who have sponsored a new waste bin on the corner of Stoke Bridge, opposite Cardinal Park.

McDonalds’ staff then welcomed council staff and Greenways project volunteers in for refreshments after cleaning litter from open land and bushes.

Love Your Street uses a new mascot – Digby, the blue octopus who became famous after appearing as a mural on the side of a silo on the Waterfront. Campaign organiser Glynis Wood said Digby was ideal for the campaign as his tentacles represent the fact that it takes a lot of helping hands to tackle litter, including the many volunteers who work with us throughout year.”

She added: “Residents will soon see Digby branding on the sides of waste vehicles SEPTEMBER and bins. We hope it 10 will•fire up people’s2018

A local entrepreneur is undertaking a world-first expedition to the Arctic Pole in a bid to learn more about the effects of global warming.

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Curtis Knapton, 30, began his working life as a bricklayer, and quickly saw the opportunity to build and develop his own property investment and renovation business Lakeview Property Group. But Curtis’ passion lies in polar exploration; and specifically, with the WAT ER FRO N T Ice L I FE organisation Warrior, after working

NEWS with veteran explorer Jim McNeill as a part time firefighter.

Ice Warrior was formed by McNeill in 2001, to provide an opportunity to people from ‘all walks of life’ to train to become polar explorers themselves. Providing a comprehensive expedition training programme, to a team made up of 28 individuals; from professional poker players to world-leading scientists, and anybody interested is still welcome to apply to join them.

Since embarking on the Ice Warrior programme four years ago, Curtis has already visited the Arctic Region – including training in an area that has a higher population of polar bears than people!

However, the majority of Ice Warrior training – including rope skills, firearms and first aid (Curtis’ particular favourite!) – takes place at ‘basecamp’ in Dartmoor.

Curtis has a long-term interest in undertaking training and exploration

with Ice Warrior, but is currently being put through his paces for a groundbreaking 800-mile expedition to the Northern Pole of Inaccessibility: an area of the Arctic Circle that has yet to be set foot in by mankind. Here, scientific data will be collected and analysed, with the intention of understanding why ice stores are depleting on a rapid scale. The information gained from this expedition will also be used in schools, universities and as a general training source for scientists around the world, making the success of the project even more vital.

With the world’s media trained on capturing this one-of-a-kind project – which will have regular media coverage as it gains momentum – sponsorship of the trek is vital for its progression. Curtis is keen to work with local businesses in order to promote the area he lives and works in, and for as little as £300, a business can support Curtis’ journey and have their brand showcased for the world to see.

To read the full interview with Curtis, and for more information on Ice Warrior, 11 • 2018 • WAT T L I FE the exploration, andS EPTEMBER how to get involved, visit ourERFRO website N www.waterfrontlife.co

SUFFOLK YACHT HARBOUR SETS SAIL FOR THE SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW 2018 The east coast’s leading independent marina will exhibit alongside a host of marine businesses This September, Suffolk Yacht Harbour (SYH), along with six of its onsite marine businesses, will be attending the Southampton Boat Show from 14th- 23rd September.

Exhibiting on stand number J316, the portfolio of companies will be showcasing everything from boat building to marina berthing, sail making, rigging, marine electronics, stainless steel fabrication and sailing school courses.

SYH is the east coast’s leading, privately owned, independent marina and serves as a hub for sailors and power boaters looking for everything from marina berthing to maintenance work, chandlery equipment, sailing courses and regattas.

SYH managing director Jonathan Dyke comments, “Following the cancellation of the London Boat Show for 2019, the Southampton Boat Show is a key date in our calendar. As the UK’s largest marine show, it provides us with the perfect opportunity to engage with marine consumers and businesses from all over the country.

“With so many marine experts on one stand, visitors to the show will be able to receive expert advice to a wide range of boating queries. Together with our onsite businesses, SYH carries out repairs and refits on vessels from all over the country, so whether you are from the east coast or further afield we invite everyone to come and find out more.”

During the show, teams from SYH’s onsite partners Classic Marine chandlery, Evolution Rigging, OneSails, Mr Stainless, Seapower Marine Electronics and East Anglian Sailing School will also be on hand to answer any queries.

Jonathan adds, “We are in the midst of an ongoing investment plan to ensure marina users and berth holders have access to the best possible facilities.

This year, phase two of our state-of-theart shower development project will be completed and we will be announcing exciting new environmental schemes later in the year.”

12 • SEPTEMBER 2018 • WAT ER FRO N TIMAGE L I FECREDIT :

PATRICK SQUIRE

EXCITING CHANGES FOR IPSWICH HIGH STREET COMING SOON! Late last year, popular sandwich chain PRET A MANGER confirmed their move to the old Grimwades building on the Cornhill. Works are due to be completed in line with the re-opening of the Cornhill itself in late October/early November.

Chocoholics are revelling in the announcement that luxury chocolatier HOTEL CHOCOLAT is moving into the old Accessorise premises on Tavern Street this month. The chain - famed for having its own cocoa plantation in Saint Lucia will open the doors to its second Suffolk store (joining Bury St Edmunds) in midSeptember.

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IMAGE CREDIT : T WM - FACEBOOK/ THREE WISE MONKEYS

Colchester-based pub THREE WISE MONKEYS are expanding their empire by opening a branch in Ipswich. The former Lloyds Tavern is being transformed into the company's trademark American BBQ restaurant and bar, complete with three storeys of food, drink and events.

An opening date has not yet been set, but along with the other exciting changes to the Cornhill, we are looking forward to seeing what the future holds for our town centre!

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Inward Investment in Ipswich One of the central pillars for the Ipswich Vision project is inward investment. This is all about driving new business to the town, improving infrastructure and creating the right environment for a better and more prosperous town.

The 3 key priorities are: creating a thriving town centre, supporting a sustainable transport network and forging closer links between the town centre and the Waterfront.

Like many towns and cities, Ipswich suffered a great deal in the last recession and we have had many visible signs that investment has stalled. However, a quick walk around town now shows that investment and confidence is returning.

The Vision partners are working closely to ensure that this continues; liaising to develop and explore funding and bids to assist new projects.

IPSWICH STATION IMAGE CREDIT: IPSWICH VISION

There are sectors that have been identified having a particular significance to the area: ICT and creative industries; visitor economy; energy; and education. The New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership has identified Ipswich and the surrounding area as a ‘Priority Place’. This is an area where the evidence has shown there are significant opportunities and commitment for continued growth.

Over the last few years at least £18.5m has been committed with more in the pipeline. Major projects include: the Cornhill regeneration; refurbishments to the Buttermarket and Sailmakers Shopping Centres; opening of the Ipswich Waterfront Innovation Centre; Flood Defence Scheme; the Winerack; and the Maltings Office development on Princes Street.

There have also been improvements to the Ipswich Railway Station, the opening of Birketts Head office on Princes Street and the opening of the new Crown Street Car Park. Work is also now underway to build The Hold; a flagship heritage centre to be located near the University.

The challenge going forward will be to maintain this momentum and really support our local businesses who want to expand and invest in the area, but also to look for interest nationally and internationally. Ipswich is close to London and has strong trade links to Europe via Felixstowe and further afield via Stansted, making this a great place to invest in. If you would like more information regarding inward investment in the area go to www.newanglia.co.uk.

UPDATE COURTESY OF THE IPSWICH VISION

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IMAGE CREDIT : MIKE BOWDEN

WRITTEN BY DANIELLE STEWART

spirit yachts It is undeniable that the process of boat building is a long, detailed and complex one; requiring the highest level of standards, the most experienced of craftsmen and the “desire to produce the best possible product in the best possible time, to the exacting requirements of the client”: the ethos of build manager, Glen Machan.

Having spent his early career in his native Australia as a cabinet maker, Glen’s desire to turn his skills to boat building stemmed from his honeymoon in Majorca, where he became immersed in superyachts. Glen then spent five years boat building in Spain before returning to the UK, meeting a nowcolleague in Woodbridge and from there, securing his place at world-leading Spirit Yachts.

Receiving the design requirements from Lawrence, Glen and his team begin with the ‘skeleton’ of the yacht: the ring frames upon which the hull is laminated. This process alone takes on average 3-9 months, depending on the size and design of the yacht. Once the hull is complete, the spectacular task of rolling the hull over is undertaken outside in the boatyard.

The interior of the yacht is ‘fleshed out from the bilges up’; starting from the very bottom of the yacht where the curved

GLEN MACHAN IMAGE CREDIT: MIKE BOWDEN

sides meet and installing the necessary systems for lighting, electricity, heating and other discreet technology. The bulkheads – like walls of a house – are then installed to define the interior areas, as well as provide structural integrity. Following this, shapes start to take form: creating the unique design of each room as specified by the client, with Sean’s eye for styling guiding the build as it progresses.

Giving the yacht its personality and flair, beautiful mahogany veneer and luxury cladding add the finishing touch to furniture and units, whilst bespoke lighting, Wi-Fi and USB sockets provide the final 21st century necessities to deliver Spirit’s ‘Ultimate Modern Classic’ trademark.

Glen credits his time with Spirit (coming up to his 10th anniversary) to job satisfaction. He encourages selfmanagement within his team; giving them specific areas of each build to take ownership of. With an average of 10 craftsmen per boat, teamwork and pre-emptive problem-solving is crucial to avoid production delays – Glen has even been known to create ‘Blue Peterstyle’ models of yacht parts to highlight any potential issues before they occur!

With his wealth of expertise and desire to astound the client, it’s no wonder Glen was invited by the owner of one of his builds to sail her across the Atlantic.

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WATERFRONT Legal

WHY BUY FROM A FRANCHISE? WRITTEN BY DAMIAN HUMPHREY “I was going to use them but didn’t when I realised they were a franchise”.

As a franchise lawyer, hearing this from a relative’s call got me thinking about whether a franchise business was a more or less attractive proposition to a would-be customer.

Many of the businesses that we use daily are franchises – High Street brands, which are franchised include Boots Opticians, McDonalds, Costa Coffee, Subway, O2 and Signs Express with Ipswich being home to many of these most respected franchise brands.

Franchising, where independent business owners are licensed by brand owners to use the name and follow their systems and processes, is an ever expanding sector for the UK economy, contributing almost £20 billion annually. So are consumers spending more with franchise businesses in the knowledge that they are buying from a franchise or are they simply unaware that a business is franchised? – and if the latter is true, what are the benefits of buying from a franchise such that they are becoming ever more popular?

• Competitive pricing – as franchise owners are independent, they are free to set their own prices in line with the local economy and market demands.

• Customer service – the quality of service to the consumer is often higher due to the fact that the franchise owner is heavily invested in the business.

• National coverage – franchising enables businesses to expand more rapidly, providing the consumer with a nationwide offering.

• User experience – franchisees are required to strictly follow approved process which are enforced by the franchisor, providing consumers with the same customer experience wherever they are in the country.

With that in mind, maybe next time you will consider buying from a franchise.

Damian Humphrey T: 01473 849949 Damian Humphrey heads up the firm’s nationally recognised franchise team and has been awarded the Qualified Franchise Professional qualification by the British Franchise Association.

for all your legal needs 01473 849949 16 • SEPTEMBER 2018 • WAT ERFRO N T L I FE

Planning your wedding reception? Quay Place is a truly stunning venue for your special day. We offer some wonderful wedding packages, including the hire of the Nave from just £1,000.

Wedding Receptions at Quay Place Quay Place is a brand new venue for wedding receptions and is just a stones throw from Ipswich Registry Office. The nationally important medieval building is a beautiful piece of architecture that has been renovated to a very high standard. It has all the character and charm you would expect from a former church, but with a modern twist. The building provides a relaxed and enjoyable environment for your special day.

Our wedding team have put together some wonderful wedding packages including the hire of our Nave from just £1000. We also offer a range of all inclusive packages.

For more information or to view the venue call 01473 917795 or email weddings@quayplace.co.uk Wedding Fayre at Quay Place Sunday 23rd September, 11am - 3pm Quay Place is hosting a Wedding Fayre to showcase everything from bridal shops, candy carts and much more. £1 entry.

Quay Place Key Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BZ • quayplace.co.uk • 01473 569696 17 • SEPTEMBER 2018 • WAT ERFRO N T L I FE

WATERFRONT Counsel

EDUCATING

IPSWICH

WRITTEN BY CLLR. LIZ HARSANT When I first became Leader of the Council, the late and irreplaceable James Hehir CEO of Ipswich Borough Council - said to me: “You have to become a governor of Suffolk New College”; and so my journey of being involved in education in Ipswich began.

I’ve never made a secret of the fact that my education was cut short, when my father was moved from Warwickshire to become manager of the Claydon Cement Works. I was 14 going on 15, and instead of continuing my education I was sent to Miss Holmes Secretarial College and then straight out to work. So to then become a Corporate Member of the College, where I studied in the evenings, was more than a great honour.

Having been involved with the College for many years, I have seen many changes from top to bottom: from the old building, to the wonderful new premises we now inhabit. I have chaired the Audit and Risk Committee for several years and although my time at the College is coming to an end, I have enjoyed and learnt so much and feel very proud of its achievements.

I am also a governor at Parkside, which is a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) dealing with children who are unable to cope with mainstream education. They come to Parkside for the wonderful education,

help, care and love they are given. My involvement over the years has seen us become a Multi Academy Trust - known as the Raedwald Trust - which takes in all the PRUs in Ipswich and, although in its infancy, is very exciting.

I was asked to join the Foundation Trust at Ipswich School, to help raise funds enabling bursaries for less privileged children to be educated at this wonderful school and all the opportunities it offers.

It isn’t easy for a student to do this or for the parents to agree, but we have seen some remarkable success stories.

Finally, I am very proud to have been asked to become Patron of Student Life and to help this new and important publication to grow amongst the education world, which has enabled students to discuss openly their many issues.

Although I very much want to see education improve in this town, we must always remember that ‘educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all…’

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Event Guide for Ipswich Waterfront and Surrounding Area Supported by

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Keep up the family fun at

IPSWICH REGENT THEATRE

this Autumn!

Autumn may be back to school, but you can still enjoy the summer vibes with two great family shows at the Regent Theatre this September and October!

Citizens of Ipswich are advised to watch out for a very large owl as well as the most awful Auntie in history. They will be up against a brave little girl and her ghostly friend in the world premiere production of David Walliams’ Awful Auntie from Wednesday 19 to Sunday 23 September.

This funny and exciting new show is from Birmingham Stage Company, the award-winning producers who brought David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny to the West End. David Walliams says: "The Birmingham Stage Company's Gangsta Granny is truly brilliant, so I’m hugely excited that they’re now bringing Awful Auntie to the stage. It promises to be a thrilling show and a total hoot - Wagner the owl and I can’t wait to see it!”

Awful Auntie was published in September 2014 and went to No.1 in the children’s book chart for seven weeks.

The paperback was published in February 2016 and became the best-selling children’s paperback of the year.

Combined sales of the hardback and paperback have now reached over a million copies. It has helped to make Walliams one of the country’s bestselling children’s authors, with four of his books charting in the 2016 children’s top ten.

They have also been translated into over 50 languages, bringing worldwide sales to over 17 million. Three of his books have won National Children’s Book Awards.

Awful Auntie tells the story of Stella, who when she sets off to visit London with her parents had no idea her life was in danger.

Waking up from a coma three months

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EVENTS later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened.

But not everything Aunt Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie!

Every family contains a fan of David Walliams’ books, so they won’t want to miss Awful Auntie when she comes to Ipswich - it’s awfully thrilling fun for everyone over 5!

Go wild as Matt Terry – Winner of 2016’s X-Factor comes to Ipswich to play Alex the Lion in the brand-new stage adaptation of Madagascar – The Musical from Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 October.

Matt tells us; ‘I am so excited to be making my acting debut in the brand-new production, Madagascar – The Musical.

It’s a childhood memory for all of us!

I can’t wait to be playing the lead role of Alex and bringing him to life. Expect incredible costumes, set and cast. And the music is immense! It will be an awesome night for everyone to enjoy.

See you all there.’

Matt will be joined by cast including Antoine Murray-Straughan, Timmika Ramsay, Jamie Lee-Morgan, Shane McDaid, Laura Johnson, Jessica Niles, Victoria Boden, Matthew Pennington and Darren John.

Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – The Musical follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

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Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends – Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo – have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape – with the help of some prodigious penguins – to explore the world.

This wacky adventure for the whole family is brought to life by Selladoor Family, the producers behind James and the Giant Peach, Seussical and The Owl and the Pussycat and Hartshorn – Hook, producers of the Olivier Award winning Rotterdam, Murder Ballad, Urinetown and American Idiot.

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, you’ll have no choice but to “Move It, Move It!” To book your ticket for these shows and many more coming up at the Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange, visit ipswichregent.com or give their box office team a call on 01473 433100.

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EVENTS

Undercover Review CHRIS RAMSEY @

THE REGENT

I’m a huge comedy fan, so when I was offered the chance to head to The Regent to see Chris Ramsey live on stage, I jumped at the chance! Best known for his appearances on comedy panel shows including ‘Mock the Week’ and ‘8 out of 10 Cats’, and – more recently – his very own ‘The Chris Ramsey Show’, the Geordie comic’s style is simple, yet effective: relatable and down-to-earth.

Arriving at The Regent for the 7:30pm show, I was pleasantly surprised at not having to queue at the box office; my partner and I headed straight to the desk, received our tickets and were quickly on our way to the most important stop: the bar. At £11 for a pint of beer and a glass of Prosecco, it wasn’t the cheapest round of the night; but short of smuggling in a hip flask, it was a necessary evil.

Next, the queue for the toilets. With ten minutes to go before the start of the show, I expected most visitors to be already in their seats, but seemingly those as half-cut as me had left it until the last minute.

Surprisingly, the long queue quickly dispersed. I’m a bit of a public-toilet-snob and resent having to use loo roll-covered cubicles that make you want to hover over the seat, but The Regent surpassed my expectations on this front. The whole environment was clean, well-stocked, and

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even smelled pleasant. 10/10 for first impressions.

The layout of the venue allows for ease of access, wherever your seat: plenty of entrances into the stalls, with the aisles well-lit to assist even the most gin-fuelled eyes. We easily found our seats in row H, with an aisle seat for my long-legged boyfriend and plentiful leg room for my slightly-shorter-legged self. The view of the stage was ideal: not so close that you had to crane your neck to take it all in, but close enough to witness every facial expression.

First up was Carl Hutchinson, who we soon learn is BFFs with Chris himself. A fellow Geordie, his humour is very similar to that of his bestie. I’m always sceptical of ‘support acts’, knowing that they are often newbies on the comedy scene, but Carl set the tone for the rest of the evening with his witty, engaging anecdotes and ‘down the pub’ style of delivery. One thing is for sure: I’ll never look at a bin bag in the same way again…

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On to the main act himself. Ramsey entered the stage via an inflatable house – a nod to his tour’s name ‘Just To Get Out Of The House’. The 32-year-old then spent 20 minutes engaging with the audience; initially asking who was from Ipswich (a fairly loud cheer) and who was not (an even louder cheer). Once he began asking the front of the crowd where they were from, it appeared everyone was from Ipswich, prompting rounds of laughter at each opportunity. Ramsey commented on his happiness at performing in Ipswich again, having supported Al Murray in one of his previous tours.

Ramsey’s take on humour is turning dayto-day life into hilarious anecdotes. He began describing an occasion when he and his wife – singer/actress Rosie Winter – visited a solicitor to draw up their will.

What would usually be a sombre topic for comedy, Ramsey turns into a laugha-minute subject, flitting between this running theme and tailing off into other stories along the way. He kept referring back to audience members during his set, which gave the whole show an even more personal feel.

IMAGE CREDIT : THEATRES ONLINE

I have seen many stand-up comedians in the past, and often feel that having a good repertoire that remains the same at each venue, they can feel a little ‘acted’. Ramsey was completely different; his material was well-rehearsed, but felt genuine, relatable and almost like we were at an intimate gathering being told hilarious stories about his life, rather than sat in a packed auditorium.

I can genuinely say I haven’t laughed as much at a comedian as I did that evening, and both my partner and I agreed we would see Ramsey again on his next tour.

A great comic, in a perfect setting. Thanks to Waterfront Life and The Regent for the experience!

Thanks to our partnership with Ipswich Borough Council, we are thrilled to be offering the opportunity for our readers to review some of the exciting shows and performances going on in the town. If you are an avid fan of culture and have a great writing style, email media@waterfrontlife. co with 150-200 words on your most memorable experience at a live event!

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EVENTS

WATERFRONT Live WRITTEN BY GRAHAM CLEAVER

Graham Cleaver is a director of Ipswich Community Radio (ICRfm), where he presents the Monday Breakfast Show. 105.7fm, online, Radioplayer and Tune In apps.

The bustling summer months on the Waterfront - climaxing with August’s vibrant Maritime Ipswich weekend - are over; the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is gently sliding in… … and gently sliding into a Waterfront berth this month is a ship linking Maritime history and the great days of the radio ‘pirates’. LV18 is the last surviving example of a manned light vessel in British waters; since retiring she has provided a platform for Radio Caroline, Radio North Sea International, and Radio Mi Amigo with legal radio broadcasts recalling the days before the ships were outlawed.

LV18 in fact became the fictional radio pirate ‘Radio Sunshine’ in the film ‘The Boat That Rocked’ (sadly cut from the cinema version). She will be open for visits, and broadcasting on FM, in association with ICR. Even further back in music history, St Peter’s has ‘The Elvis Presley Story’ on the 21st.

Fresh from Edinburgh’s Fringe, this show deals authentically with the early rock ‘n’ roll years - not the white suited Las Vegas cabaret star of the end of Presley’s career.

Should be worth a listen!

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GIG GUIDE SEPTEMBER 2018

Sat

1

Aurora

Dionne Clarke 16:00

Sun

2

The Steamboat

Ady Johnson (Alzheimer’s benefit)

Waterfront Bar Bistro Sarah Probert 15:00 Aurora Adam English 16:00 Fri

7

St Peter’s

Weird Rare Animal

(Jazz by the Waterfront) 19:45, £10/£12 The Steamboat

Open mic session

Sat

Idreiss 15:30

8

Aurora

The Steamboat

Scrumpy and Swine (Cider festival)

Sun

Good Times Jazz 14:30

9

The Steamboat

Waterfront Bar Bistro Vicky Wilby 15:00 Aurora Daisy Jackaman 16:00 Fri

14

St Peter’s

Anglia Brass 19:30 £7

Sat

15

The Steamboat

Parkinson’s fundraiser

Aurora Daisy Jackaman 16:00 Grand Central Sun

16

James Morgan

Waterfront Bar Bistro Blues Brother, Soul Sister 15:00

Aurora Idreiss 16:00 Fri

21

St Peter’s

The Elvis Presley Story 19:30 £14/£16

The Steamboat

Open mic session 20:00

Sat

Keith Sadler 16:00

22

Aurora

Grand Central

The Last Gunfighter

Sun

23

Waterfront Bar Bistro Casper Clarke 15:00

Thurs

27

The Steamboat

Folk at the Boat (Jam session)20:00

Sat

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Aurora

Dionne Clark 16:00

Grand Central

Dilithium & Leyla’s birthday party – all welcome!

Sun

La Fontaine (Jazz)14:00

30

The Steamboat

Waterfront Bar Bistro Idreiss 15:00 Aurora Jade MayJean Peters 16:00

OCTOBER 2018 Fri

5

St Peter’s

Sun

7

Waterfront Bar Bistro Irie J 15:00

Amarea (Jazz by the Waterfront) 19:45 £10/£12

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IMAGE CREDIT : GEORGE BENTLEY

Waterfront MP

SUMMER RECESS BEGINS WRITTEN BY SANDY MARTIN MP

A couple of weeks ago the Parliamentary session ended and MPs returned to their constituencies. I am back in action in Ipswich full time, meeting the Rivers Action Group and talking with members of the Cliff Lane community. I took the “lead” and did a “blindfold” walk to find out how difficult life is made for those with visual impairments. I have been meeting with people and local businesses. I also spent a day shadowing the police, which I will write more about another time. I am looking forward to dealing with more Ipswich issues which, with the best will in the world, I haven’t been able to give the attention they deserved while I was in Westminster during the week.

That doesn’t mean I’ve been absent from Ipswich issues for the past few months – far from it. As your representative, one of my key roles is to raise Ipswich issues in Parliament or with ministers. If you look at my website you will see that I try to make my contributions relevant to the needs of Ipswich residents. I also hold weekly casework surgeries (you can book an appointment through my Ipswich Office. 01473 487648). Around a thousand individual pieces of case work have been dealt with by my team since my election.

We haven’t succeeded every time, but we will always try to help resolve your problems. And I can use examples of injustice here in Ipswich to try to change attitudes and hopefully legislation in Westminster.

I will mention a few of the campaigns and debates I have been working on that will better people’s lives.

• Making the Felixstowe-Midlands freight line a key priority for transport in our region • Discussing the Cliff Quay sewage works with Anglian Water • Ensuring the Care Quality Commission can raise standards in care homes • Getting better policies for Council Houses and for housing in general • Proposing ways to help protect Postal Workers from being bitten by dogs • Supporting prevention of cruelty to animals • Demanding greater resources for our schools • Calling for a firmer response to the crisis for the Rohingya people in Bangladesh who have fled from persecution in Burma

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FOOD & DRINK ON

THE Saints

One of the great assets of the Saints is our food and drink offer. Both day and night time economies are catered for, so it really is an all day destination for refreshment! The majority of these businesses are all independently owned and offer a really unique experience.

At the start of the day there’s no better place to head to than Applaud, our award winning café. The smashed avocado on sourdough and a latte come highly recommended, and weather permitting the beautiful courtyard garden is the perfect location to plan the rest of the day. Head back later for afternoon tea; it really is a treat!

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The Saints, being centrally located, is a hub for the lunchtime crowd: great wraps, salads and sandwiches are all popular choices from St Nicholas Stores and Doorsteps. Doorsteps has recently changed owners and we welcome Becca to the Saints.

In the evening you can eat around the world; take your pick from Italian, Chinese, Thai and Indian. Authentic cuisines cooked with passion!

Meeting friends for drinks or cocktails? Check out K Bar with its al fresco terrace, or for a more traditional pub experience visit The Thomas Wolsey with its fine selection of beers and wine.

The ever popular i-Scream, our ice cream parlour, has recently relocated – it can now be found at the back of the Thomas Wolsey Pub, and with lots of outdoor seating it really is busy all year, regardless of the weather.

Many of our businesses are housed in some of the most interesting buildings in Ipswich - you get a real sense of the town’s heritage when you visit the Saints.

At the end of September, St Peter’s Street will be playing host to our first Food and Drink Market, as part of Forknight. Forknight is a two-week celebration of the town’s food and drink businesses.

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The Principal Residential Block Managing Agent Across The Ipswich Waterfront If you would like a free, no obligation, proposal and quotation for the management of your block please contact us; 01473 216 200 enq@ews.co.uk 31 Lower Brook Street Ipswich IP4 1AQ

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WRITTEN BY JON SOUTHGATE

SUFFOLK FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

IPSWICH WATERFRONT MEETS FRENCH RIVIERA! Jon Southgate is a Station Commander, his role being that of Deputy District Commander of the South District of Suffolk’s Fire & Rescue Service Wow, what a fantastic spell of weather we’ve had haven’t we? To be down at the Waterfront on those hot, hot days you could have been in Cannes or Monaco!

Spare a thought for our Firefighters who have been incredibly busy fighting fires on an unprecedented basis! To be sitting outside with a cool drink can be hot enough, but imagine running after a fire to stop it spreading with sometimes little more than a broom handle fitted with a square piece of canvas…puts a different perspective on things!

The next issue is to plan in relief crews.

Fighting large fires is extremely tiring: after around 4 hours, each crew is replaced with a fresh crew which impacts on fire cover in its own way. On many days, we set up a secondary control room in Ipswich which assisted in the fire cover - it’s rare that we have to do this but like all our operations, we plan and practice for these events.

Whilst among our 35 fire stations, we have 6 crews on a day shift who are full time, the majority of our Firefighters are On Call. These men and women have a day job and when their pager goes off, they drop what they’re doing and head off to their local fire station to quickly We experienced some major fires involving get rigged in firekit and then off to the crops and undergrowth: one required 20 fire emergency! Often during the hot spell, appliances, many others required double they’d go from one fire to the next and figures, whilst the majority took around 5-7 I’d like to personally thank every single crews to deal with them. one of Suffolk’s Firefighters whether they’re full time or On Call. We couldn’t That causes us several issues: firstly, with 35 operate as effectively as we do without the fire stations around the county and being understanding and support of Suffolk’s placed in built up areas where they provide the employers who allow some of their staff best fire cover, you can imagine that a 20-pump to be On Call Firefighters which has been fire draws appliances away from their home particularly testing over the hot spell. areas. We have to decide where to pull crews in to maintain cover.

See you next month, stay safe!

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MYSTERY SHOP REPORT

“he explained everything you need to know as a vinyl collector! ” VENUE: OUT OF TIME RECORDS, FORE STREET TIMING: WEEKDAY AFTERNOON

LOCATION Fore Street is a quiet road, it’s a street some people walk along to get into town but it is not a main access. Other than that, the only people that would go down that road are on a bus! If you aren’t into music or vinyl like myself, you wouldn’t even know the shop was there. Overall 2/5

FIRST IMPRESSIONS From a 26 year old’s perspective, it’s a little bit daunting even walking by a shop like Out Of Time Records, let alone going in. From the outside it looks very dated, nothing too spectacular. If anything, it looks a little bit spooky.

The interior was just floor to ceiling in vinyl’s, CD’s, DVD’s; everything you can possibly think of, all set out in different sections; genre, alphabetical, decade etc.

It is like a treasure chest for the avid fans! It is quite a compact store, not too much room to move around, but you are able to get to what you’re looking for.

70’s music playing in the background (which you would expect!) Overall 3/5 AMBIENCE The general feel of the shop was calm with customers enjoying hunting around for their collector’s items or additions. I cannot comment much on the décor due to the fact that I was unable to see much of it. You can never underestimate how many vinyls are actually out there!

However, from what I could see, the décor fitted the shop; Vintage! From a different time period! Overall 3/5

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Knowledge is key in this business, you need to know what you’re talking about. This gentleman did just that - gave me an insight into the history of music. He wasn’t too pushy in selling me anything, just wanted to get a feel for what exactly I was looking for and was trying to help me out in the best way possible!

OVERALL SCORE

3.4/5

SERVICE As I entered the shop, the gentleman behind the counter smiled and I carried on having a look around. As someone who has no idea about vinyls, I obviously looked slightly lost. I had no idea where to start looking, almost like a needle in a haystack! Because the gentleman didn’t approach me, I went to him so I could get some help and I explained my predicament; I was looking for a birthday gift for my dad’s 50th birthday and he loves vinyls! However, I know nothing and need help! He made a bit of a joke about it at first, but he was so helpful! He explained everything you need to know as a vinyl collector! He was not just out to sell me anything because I was clueless, he tried to help as much as possible.

Without actually knowing what my dad has collected so far and the exact type of music he is into, he gave me advice as to what was best; whether it was double vinyls with every song on - not just your single - or the most popular record people are after. I suggested going away and seeing if my dad had the records I had seen in the shop that day, and the gentleman was more than happy with that. Overall 4/5 VALUE FOR MONEY During my visit I was shown prices- they varied. The gentleman explained what was what, explained why some were priced at £2-£3, some were £12 upwards and others were £150 (for a limited edition). So there are many different records to fit your budget. Overall 5/5

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ST PETERS DOCK FROM STOKE BRIDGE - EARLY 1900S

WATERFRONT Maritime

ST PETER’S DOCK WRITTEN BY ANDY PARKER

Ipswich can trace its port history right back to around the 7th Century, my previous article on Viking Ipswich, alludes to this.

St Peter’s Dock was at the centre of early Ipswich situated just below the site of Stoke Bridge, the original and only crossing point of the river until 1982. It has had a long and rich history but in 2018 what is known as the Historic Waterfront lies empty. Early medieval vessels plied their trade from the dock and even during the early 20th Century Thames Barges continued to use St Peter’s Dock. Unfortunately, during the redevelopment of the docks in the 1960s and the introduction of a high flood wall surrounding the dock, its use ceased. Yet with the construction of the new flood defences at the mouth of the New Cut by the Environment Agency, there is the potential that the flood wall could be removed or altered, and vessels can again make use of the historic dock. This may lead to a regeneration of the area and could possibly lead to a #HeritageHarbour, which is part of a vision for the dock’s future use, filled with visiting historic ships to help regenerate the rest of the Waterfront particularly around the entrance at Stoke34 Bridge.

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The recent archaeological excavations of the former Archant building between Turret Lane and Lower Brook Street which is situated at the heart of Saxon Ipswich have revealed even more about the area surrounding St Peter’s Dock. Objects unearthed included Ipswich-ware pottery, Saxon coins, a fisherman’s needle, oyster shells and the footings of small building, which add to the story of the early town.

There were indications that there was an early wharf on the site and early maps suggest a small creek linked it to St Peter’s Dock around Foundry Lane, where small vessels might have traded in the AngloSaxon period. These excavations were conducted by the Oxford Archaeological Unit and hopefully the finds will be displayed at Ipswich Museum. There is so much history from early Ipswich around St Peter’s Dock. The regeneration of such an important heritage asset is therefore vital to the continued transformation of the Waterfront.

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TH IS M O N TH

BRITISH FOOD FORTNIGHT

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BRITISH FOOD FORTNIGHT

Since 2002, September has seen the celebration of British Food Fortnight. In wake of the foot and mouth crisis of the same year, businesses and organisations from across the UK came together – headed by food organisation Love British Food – to promote the benefits of buying (and eating!) homegrown products.

The two week-long event (22nd September – 7th October) is supported by some big household names - its main sponsor is Co-Op Food, and ambassadors include Raymond Blanc OBE, Liz Earle MBE and Candice Brown (Great British Bake Off winner 2016), as well as important figures in the farming, agricultural and hospitality worlds.

Love British Food encourages consumers, retailers and food service outlets alike to get involved with British Food Fortnight by even the smallest of changes; actively sourcing British-grown veg for your Sunday lunch, picking up British farmed meat during your weekly shop, or eating dishes which utilise in-season produce (see opposite) when dining out.

For more information or ideas on how to get involved, visit www.lovebritishfood. co.uk/british-food-fortnight

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Shepherd’s Pie

IMAGE CREDIT: EVERYDAY DISHES

There are fewer dishes that inspire a more Autumnal feeling than a warming Shepherd’s pie! This recipe sources seasonal heather-fed lamb (check packaging for British logos to ensure it is locally produced, or even better head to your local butcher) and Maris Piper potatoes for the ultimate home-grown dish.

INGREDIENTS

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500g lean British lamb mince 1 onion, finely chopped 50g peas 50g carrots, diced to pea size and cooked 2 large Maris Piper potatoes ½ litre lamb or vegetable stock 1 tbsp tomato puree Worcestershire sauce Double cream 2 egg yolks

METHOD

1. Sweat the chopped onion in a little vegetable oil until soft, then add the lamb mince and fry until browned.

2. Stir in the tomato puree and simmer for a further 5 minutes, then turn out into a colander to drain off the excess fat.

3. Put the mince into a fresh pan, add the stock and simmer for approximately 50 minutes, or until the mince is tender. Finish with salt, pepper and a splash of Worcestershire sauce to taste.

4. Cook the potatoes, drain and puree with a hand blender, finish with a little double cream and 2 egg yolks, salt and pepper.

5. Add the cooked diced carrot and peas to the lamb mince, put into an ovenproof dish, cover with the mashed potato and bake in a medium oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the potato has glazed. For a little extra indulgence, add a handful of grated Cheddar cheese sprinkled on WAT top! ERFRO N T L I FE 36 • SEPTEMBER 2018 •

WHAT’S IN SEASON & WHEN SPRING

SUMMER

AUTUMN

WINTER

MEAT Beef Steaks Chicken Sausages Spring Lamb - Grills

MEAT Beef Steaks Burgers Chicken – Kebabs & Grills Ham Lamb – Grills Pork Pies Pork Spare Ribs Saltmarsh Lamb Sausages Venison

MEAT Chicken Grouse Ham Heather-fed Lamb Pies Pork Roasts Sausages Venison

MEAT Casseroles Chicken Gammon Goose Partridge Pheasant Pies Roasts Sausages Turkey Venison Wild Duck

VEGETABLES Asparagus Carrots Cauliflowers Celeriac Cucumbers Curly Kale Purple Sprouting Broccoli Savoy Cabbage Sorrel Spinach Spring Greens Spring Onion Watercress

FRUIT Gooseberries Rhubarb FISH Crab Haddock John Dory Lobster Mackerel Monkfish Prawns Sea Bass Sea Salmon Trout Turbot

VEGETABLES Beetroot Broad Beans Carrots Cauliflowers Courgettes Cucumber Fennel Fresh Peas Garlic Green Beans Lettuce & Salad Leaves New potatoes Radishes Runner Beans Sage Salad Onions Squash Tomatoes Watercress FRUIT Blueberries Currants – black, white and red Elderflower berries Greengages Loganberries Plums Raspberries Strawberries Tayberries

VEGETABLES Field Mushrooms Lettuce Marrow Potatoes Pumpkin Rocket Squashes Sweetcorn Watercress FRUIT Apples Blackberries Damsons Elderberries Pears Plums Sloes FISH Brill Dabs Dover Sole Flounders Oysters Skate

VEGETABLES Bay Leaves Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celeriac Curly Kale Fennel Leeks Parsnips Potatoes Red Cabbage Swede Turnips FRUIT Apples Pears Quince FISH Grey Mullet Mussels Scallops

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FO OD

WHY BUY BRITISH? · Buying home-grown produce supports the local economy; from the farmer to the greengrocer, the money you spend goes directly back into our area. · Reducing the carbon footprint. Purchasing British food that has travelled less distance from farm to shop means valuable emissions have been saved. · Eating British food is good for your health!

It’s called ‘in season’ for a reason! Fruits and vegetables grown at certain times of years contain essential nutrients that our bodies need for the season. · British meat is world-leading in quality.

We have some of the highest welfare standards in the world; no growth hormones, unnecessary antibiotics or other harmful chemicals are administered to agriculture in the UK.

· Lowest salmonella risk in European chicken. Only 2% of British chickens have salmonella, compared to 30% of other Europeans countries’ poultry. · Our native livestock genetics are coveted by the rest of the world. Beef and sheep bred and originating in Britain are much sought after by farmers worldwide.

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CALENDAR from £35 per person

SEPTEMBER Thursday 6th Seafood demo/dinner evening Thursday 20th Wine and tapas tasting from Spain

01473 210454 www.thegrazingsheep.com info@thegrazingsheep.com

POP UP AUTHENTIC TAPAS WEEKEND Exclusive selection of authentic dishes from around Spain with a carefully selected selection of wines, sherry and vermouth Every Friday and Saturday night from 6.30 pm till 9.00 pm. Booking only

OCTOBER Thursday 4th Wild and field mushrooms cooking and sampling Thursday 18th Wine tasting and bowl dinner from the new World NOVEMBER Thursday 8th Game and hunters demo and dinner evening Thursday 15th Fizz and canapés DECEMBER Christmas exclusive corporate evenings

GRAZING CHRISTMAS Spoil your team this festive season with an unforgettable Christmas celebration at our great venue.

Situated at the Ipswich Waterfront and with the mezzanine overlooking the marina, the Grazing Sheep will provide everything you need to experience a laid-back party atmosphere this winter.

You’ll enjoy total exclusivity for the duration of the evening. Whatever option you choose, you’ll enjoy a stylish Prosecco reception on arrival, before tucking into a fabulous festive buffet.

The finger or bowl buffet features a mouth-watering array of choice prepared by Julian that will be sure to tantalise your taste buds! With options that include meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, you can be sure that there’s something on this menu that everyone will love.

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WATERFRONT History

ALL ABOUT…

SUFFOLK RECORD OFFICE and THE HOLD WRITTEN BY AMY RUSHTON

Countywide Activity Plan for The Hold launches with ‘Land and Shore’ - exploring lost communities in Suffolk Many of you may have noticed that work has started on site to construct the new building that forms a large part of ‘The Hold: A Suffolk Archives Service for the 21st Century’. Preparatory tasks include tree work and removing the asbestos from the derelict University building at the northern end of the site. Later this month, piling work will begin, which is when the real ‘construction’ work starts. Our construction team, RG Carter, are resident on site and always happy to answer any questions you might have about the works.

They can be contacted in the first instance by email at hold@rgcarter.co.uk.

But this is more than just a building project - it is about engaging people right across the county and beyond with Suffolk’s archives and heritage. Vital to the project is an exciting countywide programme of events, activities and learning opportunities, which will enable existing and new audiences to explore 900 years of archival material and share Suffolk’s treasured stories.

The very first project in this activity programme is called ‘Land and Shore’ - a heritage and creative arts project, offering residents the opportunity to become involved across Lowestoft, Dunwich and Ipswich. ‘Land and Shore’ was designed

by Suffolk Record Office and arts and music organisation ‘the Voice Cloud’. The project will explore the stories of three lost communities across east Suffolk: ALTON WATER A valley near the village of Tattingstone in the Shotley Peninsula; which at one time included Alton water mill and Alton Hall, was flooded during the 1970s and ‘80s to provide the area with water.

THE BEACH VILLAGE, LOWESTOFT Once home to a thriving fishing community in the 18th and 19th centuries

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of nearly 3000 people living in just 500 houses and cottages, all working in the fishing industry.

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which redefined the coastline and saw the sea go on to claim most of the town, including four churches.

‘Land and Shore’ will use printed local studies books and archive sources, including maps, photographs, diaries, oral histories, newscuttings and ephemera available at Suffolk Record Office, with

a view to promoting engagement with Suffolk’s heritage and to bring to life this important history for new audiences.

Participants will explore and research supported by a variety of history and multi-arts professionals to recreate the stories of these ‘lost communities’ in a fun and innovative way using drama and music, which will be shared through performance. There will be taster days offering more information about the project and focussing on each lost community during September and October. For more information, to book a place on a taster or to receive a participant pack, please contact sharing.suffolk.stories@suffolk.gov.uk.

No experience is necessary, and anybody is welcome to participate.

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I N N O VAT I O N ON THE W AT E R F R O N T The Ipswich Waterfront Innovation Centre (IWIC), based at the University of Suffolk, has brought a growing community of entrepreneurs and innovators to the Waterfront in Ipswich and to the heart of one of the fastest growing city economies in the UK. Open for nearly two years, the IWIC is a result of a strong partnership between the University, the New Anglia Local Economic Partnership (NALEP), Ipswich Borough Council, Suffolk County Council, Innovation Martlesham and a range of other stakeholders.

The IWIC provides a smart working environment, facilitating a new and diverse community spanning technology freelancers, researchers, recently incorporated companies and student entrepreneurs - across a broad range of industry sectors and technologies. Hotdesks, meeting rooms, an Ideas room, a 3D Productivity Suite, and access to academic expertise, business development managers and a programme of events, underpin the environment in the IWIC. The University of Suffolk will shortly be launching a new business engagement strategy to drive forward local productivity and workforce development through education, skills development, knowledge

exchange and innovation. As a new and growing knowledge base, the University is key to addressing the challenges that face our communities within Ipswich, Suffolk and beyond.

Stef Thorne, Head of Business Engagement & Entrepreneurship at the University of Suffolk said, “The Ipswich Waterfront is a fantastic place for the University to be based, enriching the student and staff experience as it develops as a place where innovation and entrepreneurship is thriving. There are so many opportunities for our students, staff, and graduates to develop their entrepreneurial talents and work on projects that have local economic impact. I’d encourage all local innovators, entrepreneurs and ideas people to visit us at the IWIC and see how we can help you.”

Email iwic@uos.ac.uk

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WATERFRONT Churches

FEELING HOT HOT HOT WRITTEN BY REV. TOM ROUT

Tom Rout is vicar of the Ipswich Waterfront Churches (St Helen’s, Holy Trinity and St Luke’s) and Anglican Chaplain to the University of Suffolk and Suffolk New College.

It was Friday 27th July and our holiday club had just finished. We’d waved the children goodbye, packed everything up and were getting in the car to drive home. It was a sweltering hot day and sweat poured down my face. I turned the key in the ignition and looked at the electronic display - it said 41°C. Although I had parked in direct sunlight, it’s a reminder of just how hot this summer has been.

Generally speaking, really hot weather doesn’t affect numbers at church (we’re always a bit quieter in holiday season, whether it’s hot or not). Being so big, church buildings tend to stay cooler than others, making them an ideal place to come to escape the heat. If people are in Ipswich and the weather is hot and sunny, rather than skipping church, we encourage them to come to church first before heading to the seaside for the afternoon. That provides the best of both, sunshine of a natural and supernatural kind. According to the Bible, the sun’s heat and light reflects the Son (of God)’s heat and light. The warmth coming off Jesus

is greater by far than the warmth coming from the sun on the hottest summer’s day!

When it’s really hot, churches sometimes start murmuring about the need to install air conditioning or fans in the ceiling. To be honest, that’s not normally necessary in our temperate maritime UK climate. We should remember that most of the world’s ca.2 billion Christians live in hotter climes than ours, and very few of their churches have electric cooling systems. In fact, many hold their services outside, perhaps in the shade of a tree - a hot day can’t stifle their desire to praise God for his goodness towards them!

As we head towards the autumn, and the temperatures begin to fall, readers may be interested in a course the Waterfront churches are running on 4 Sunday evenings from 23rd September at the La Tour Cycle Café at the bottom of the Winerack. It’s called ‘321 - The Story of God, the World and You’. It’s video and discussion based, with refreshments... it’s free and open to all, no matter your faith, beliefs or background. Just come along for 6.00 -7:30pm on 23rd September.

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