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WELCOME Easter comes early this year, on the same day as the clocks go forward and the days get longer – so there’s much to look forward to in March. It’s a time of year when nature almost miraculously renews itself, things start to grow and of course there’s always the delight of seeing new baby creatures such as lambs, chicks and bunnies. There’s a tradition in Europe that celebrates the hare at Easter and as it turns out the RSPB’s Havergate Island on the River Ore just happens to be internationally famous for its hares – hence the fine chap on our front cover. Normally hares are shy creatures so most of us have only seen them disappearing at speed across a field but on Havergate Island they have become a little bit more used to people and might even stay still long enough for a picture. As a result Wild Adventures Under Suffolk Skies has organised some special Easter photographic trips for those who’d rather be outdoors in the fresh air over the holiday weekend, rather than at home munching chocolate. Of course Easter is often seen as the start of the tourist season which means that more places, like National Trust and English Heritage properties, are open after the winter break. So if you are looking for things to do check out our Easter Fun suggestions and our What’s On guide. This month Essential Suffolk has some great reading. We’ve looked at the remarkable Lettering Arts Trust, have some great suggestions for eating out and, if you want to take your canine friends to pastures new, we would highly recommend our dog walk around Great Glemham. Every month we also focus on local charities and people who dedicate their lives to make Suffolk a better place to live. This time we have two such features. We talked to philanthropist and businessman James Hopkins about creating a dedicated fund for the Suffolk Community Foundation and we have also written about the dedication and hard work of Lighthouse, the Ipswich based charity helping victims of domestic abuse which is 40 years old this year. Don’t forget if you want to connect with Essential Suffolk in between editions we’re on social media every day – on Twitter, Facebook and our website; www.essentialsuffolk.com

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Contents

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FEATURES

REGULARS

Stone Calligraphy

Suffolk in Brief

Easter Fun

What’s On

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The Lettering Arts Trust and Michael Harvey exhibition

Long Shop Museum in Leiston, Framlingham Castle, Woodbridge Easter Egg Trail and hare watching on Havergate Island

Lighthouse Forty years helping women move on from domestic abuse

Hopkins Homes Community Fund Philanthropy and the Suffolk Community Foundation

My Suffolk Etholle George, Breakfast Show presenter at BBC Radio Suffolk

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News from around the county

Where to go and what to see in Suffolk this March

Mini Previews The Tortoise and The Hare at Jerwood Dance House, Shadowlands at New Wolsey, Ipswich and Young Art East Anglia exhibition in Aldeburgh

Fashion Late Winter and early Spring essentials

Pub Dog Walk Discover the delights of The Crown Inn, Great Glemham

Food & Drink

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Homes & Interiors

Motoring

Essential Faces

Dining at the Lavenham Greyhound and the Ufford Crown plus a recipe from The Turk’s Head, Hasketon

2016 kitchen trends

Gardening Urban inspiration

Property A selection of our county’s finest homes for sale

The Volvo XC90 D R-Design

Highlights from Suffolk’s social calendar

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LETTERS

Words, no matter how erudite are not just words; the way they are crafted is as much an art form as their meaning or literary content. Anne Gould looks at the Suffolk-based Lettering and Commemorative Arts Trust and its exhibition at Snape this month

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The more I look at the memorials and tablets and gravestones, the more I think that these are truly exceptional works of art. As a lover of poetry, I think that to stand in contemplation in front of one of these creations and to read familiar, or completely unknown, texts is a rare pleasure: to see the beauty of the lettering, and the ingenious skill and loveliness in the way the works are presented, somehow links us to eternity, if that doesn’t sound too far-reaching. I love the whole concept of remaining alive in people’s minds by being a name carved with love and brilliance Joanna Lumley - Patron

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According to Lynne Alexander, the Education and Exhibitions officer, the craft of lettering is unique in this country and that’s why 29 years ago in Suffolk Harriet Fraser started a movement to preserve the survival of this art form. She was determined to find a lasting and beautiful memory for her step-daughter Sophie who had died three years earlier and as a result went on a search to find an artist to do the work in the way they wanted. As a result she found Memorials By Artists, which ten years later lead to the formation of the Memorials Arts Charity which started a programme of short workshops in letter design and letter carving at venues throughout the UK.

ow many times have you wandered in a cemetery or a church and read the headstones or names and memorials that have lasted down the ages? These centuries old hand-carved messages of love, hewn from stone by master craftsmen, have stood the test of time despite the wind and the rain, the frost and the snow and summer’s heat. Thanks to the Lettering and Commemorative Arts Trust, based at Snape Maltings, this precious art form looks set to survive for generations more despite the innovations of the digital revolution.

Lynne explained that without training craftsmen and women today our lettering heritage will be lost for forever and only machine-made products will exist in the future. So it’s perhaps not surprising that these courses in stone carving and lettering, which have now also extended into apprenticeships, have attracted artists from across the UK and the world with trainees from as far as Canada and Russia. “We get all sorts of people coming to our courses, some people are complete beginners, some are sent by stonemasons and we regularly get skilled people from Salisbury and Winchester cathedrals too.” In addition to courses working with stone the trust also runs workshops on how to cut lino and calligraphy too. “We also provide help and advice to members of the public wishing to commission a lettered artwork, whether memorial or commemorative,” said Lynne. “We refer people to the artists affiliated to the Lettering Arts Trust; a register that consists of 75 of the UK’s leading letter carvers and since 1998, we have helped over 4,000 people commission a work of art.” Another part of its work is giving talks and exhibitions around the country and this month at Snape the trust will be commemorating the work of Michael Harvey with a retrospective of his 60year career as an exceptional graphic artist. Michael, whose was famous for his “Never look at books. [And] don’t go to art school” quote started his career in stone and ended designing digital font.

The exhibition, In His Own Words has been produced by the trust in conjunction with the University of Reading, Department of Typography and Graphic Communication. Michael Harvey’s career, says Lynne, was wide ranging and varied. He created over 1500 distinctive book jackets (including titles by James Joyce, Graham Greene and Norman Mailer), designed multiple letterforms, decorated countless memorials (including the headstone for poet laureate Cecil Day-Lewis) and carved his eighteen-inch-high frieze capital letters into the stone walls of The National Gallery in London. The exhibition will feature a diverse assortment of graphic work, including his notebooks, teaching aids, drawings and book jacket designs.

Harvey started out in the 1950s when his love of the work of sculptor and letterer Eric Gill led to his finding work with Gill’s own first apprentice, Joseph Cribb. He moved on to serve an apprenticeship with engraver Reynolds Stone, before beginning a period of thirty years of working with a large assortment of publishers, including Hodder & Stoughton, MacMillan, Chatto & Windus, Hamish Hamilton, Methuen and The Bodley Head. When his teaching career began in the 1960s at Bournemouth and Poole College, practical lettering skills were at the heart of the syllabus, but over time, the emphasis moved away from the mastery of traditional skills to research and theory. Consequently, Michael Harvey’s later teaching years at the University of Reading developed into something ‰

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the same field: a compact personal retrospective. I’d like people to go away saying ‘wow’, what a cracking draughtsman; how come I never heard of him?” In 2011, Michael Harvey named Walt Disney as a very early influence: “When I was a boy, I could draw all the Disney characters and I thought I could go to America and help him!” In the same interview, Michael Harvey went on to say, “Drawing is the key. Drawing frees the hand from the demands of the broad-edged-pen, the sign-writers’ brush. The pencil is neutral. The eye and mind are in control. Since the arrival of movable type, the written letter has taken a back seat. Type is now the model for the western alphabet.” of a personal quest to reunite his students with their traditional lettering tools. As he moved into designing typefaces, he began a partnership with software company Adobe, becoming adept at designing with computers and later forming a company, FineFonts, in partnership with designer Andy Benedek. The fonts he developed were influenced by his deep love of jazz, both

in their playful, inventive styles and their names – Ellington, Studz, Strayhorn, Conga Brava, Moonglow, Braff, Jazzbo and Zoot, to name a few. Exhibition curator, letter cutter and designer, Nicholas Sloan, said, “This should be one of those exhibitions about people who were at the top of their game, but only really known to others in

INFORMATION Michael Harvey – In His Own Words Lettering Arts Centre, Snape Maltings, Suffolk, IP17 1SA from March 25 – May 28 2016 Entry: Free Opening Times: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays; 11am-5pm (closed Tues-Thurs) www.letteringartstrust.org.uk 01728 688393

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News

SUFFOLK in brief Ufford Park Hotel has submitted a planning application, in partnership with adventure golf experts Moore Adventure, for a new, Florida-style, adventure golf course to be built within Ufford Park’s 120 acres of historic parkland near Woodbridge. If the application is successful, the course will be open in advance of the school summer holidays 2016 and it is to be named Congo Rapids Lost World. Moore Adventure already operates a successful adventure golf course in Norwich, Norfolk called Congo Rapids but this is the first of its kind planned within Suffolk. Tarnia Robertson of Ufford Park Hotel said: “We are very excited at the prospect of opening such a fabulous new family attraction within our grounds, and we are hopeful of a positive outcome from the planning application.”

Seckford Hall is delighted to introduce their new Head Chef, Andrew West-Letford. With an impressive CV, Berkshire born-andbred Andrew started life at the Sheraton Skyline Hotel at Heathrow Airport. He has cooked at some of London’s top restaurants with Michelin stars to prove it – The Glasshouse and La Trompette and then the Marlow gastropub The Hand & Flowers.

It is now ten busy years since Erika Clegg and Simon Hazelgrove left London to found their strategic communications design agency in Southwold. In that time Spring has grown from a staff of just three to a team of 24 including designers, brand planners, web developers, copywriters and PRs. Spring will be celebrating turning ten in 2016 by donating this year’s new fundraising campaign to Age UK Suffolk and also by expanding their PR team. Co-founder and Creative Director Erika Clegg says: “The campaign that we are donating to Age UK Suffolk will support this vital regional charity at a time when it is suffering a major funding crisis. We are keeping it under wraps until the campaign launches in the spring, but I can share that we’re setting out to reposition later life as the collation of everything that’s happened to someone – the most complete phase of life in which we become the sum of all our parts.

The Hearing Care Centre, based on Upper Brook Street in Ipswich recently organised a presentation by Professor David Baguley, Director of Audiology services at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, as part of Tinnitus Awareness Week. The event took place at Kesgrave Community Centre and was attended by over 200 people. The interest was so high that a long waiting list of people were unfortunately not able to attend. It is estimated that 10 – 15% of the population experience tinnitus – a ringing, roaring, whooshing or chirping sound in the ears. However, while there is no cure, scientific research has proven that real tinnitus relief is possible. To read more visit www.essentialsuufolk.com/hcc-tinnitus

VisitEngland, the national tourist board has announced the finalists for the Awards for Excellence 2016 with the family owned Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa and Country Lodges named as a finalist. The winners of this prestigious accolade will be announced at the Award ceremony on Tuesday March 8 at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, during English Tourism Week. Ream more about the awards and nomination here www.essentialsuffolk.com/sbn-visit-england

The Lavenham Greyhound has been listed in the prestigious Harden’s Restaurant Guide 2016. This is the first award for the historic pub since the Macmillan family started running it in late 2014 following an extensive refurbishment. As well as running the Lavenham Greyhound, Andrew Macmillan, daughter Lorna Pissarro and son’s Oliver and Iain Macmillan are also behind the Long Melford Swan and the Hadleigh Ram. Speaking about the award for the Lavenham Greyhound, Lorna commented: “The whole team is thrilled to be included in such a significant restaurant guide. The Greyhound is first and foremost a proper pub, but with a quality menu that we hope will catch the attention of any food lover.” Harden’s is a respected guide to the best restaurants in the UK. They have awarded the Greyhound 4½ stars and in its review say the pub has become ‘something special’, serving ‘pub grub with a difference’. For more information on the Lavenham Greyhound visit www.lavenhamgreyhound.com. See our review pages 48 – 49.

A Suffolk wildlife group has been praised by a well-known naturalist after winning a prestigious national award. Hadleigh Wildlife Watch was named as The Wildlife Trust’s best new group for its work in promoting the value of a wild childhood and encouraging children to take action for nature where they live. Organisers of the award said the Hadleigh group, one of nine of Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s branches for junior members, had enjoyed a “brilliant first year” spending every session outdoors – planting acorns, learning about bats from Suffolk Bat Group and even lighting their own camp fire. Judges said they were impressed the children, aged between five and 12, took control of the sessions themselves and helped plan future activities. Read more here www.essentialsuffolk.com/hww

The Crown at Woodbridge recently held a ‘meet and greet’ evening where over 100 people were introduced to new head chef Daniel Perjesi. Garth Wray, the Crown’s general manager said “We are pleased to have Daniel as part of the team he has elevated our food to new heights, reflective of his skills and background. From an early age Danny had a love for food and cooking, from baking with his family where food was an important part of everyday life to finding his feet in the trade in some of Hungary’s top restaurants. He came to the UK in 2005 and landed a job working for Richard Corrigan. He moved onto the renowned Capital Hotel with Eric Chavot where he stayed for two years in their impressive two Michelin starred kitchen. He went on to work at the one Michelin starred Club Gascon, then as Head Chef at The Hambrough which then gained three Rosettes in under 12 months.”

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WHAT’S ON MARCH 1

MARCH 4 AND 5

Weekday Walk

Digitopia

RSPB Minsmere, Saxmundham, 9:30am

Jerwood Dance House, Ipswich

With over 5,300 species to discover Minsmere staff take you through the sights and sounds of the area. Entry: £8 Information: 01728 648281 rspb.org.uk

Tom Dale Company creates extraordinary performances that bring together urban contemporary dance, electronic music and digital art. Digitopia’s visually stunning integration of live dance and digital technology creates a world that defies the usual rules of gravity and physics, where straight lines curve and sound is seen. Box office: 01473 295230 www.danceeast.co.uk

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The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 7:30pm The National Youth Jazz Orchestra playing established classics from the big band canon as well as a mix of new commissions. Tickets: £16 Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

MARCH 1 – 10 Brushstroke Festival of Art

St Peter’s Church, Sudbury, 10am to 5pm daily Exhibition in aid of Success After Stroke

MARCH 3 Rob Beckett

Singing Safari to collect songs from all over the world. Their journey ends in Ipswich this March where they will share the songs they’ve learnt at St. Peter’s by the Waterfront. Box Office: 01473 225269 www.stpetersbythewaterfront.com The Dire Straits Experience

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 7.30pm Featuring former Dire Straits members Chris White, Chris Witten and Terence Reis, who replaced Mark Knopfler for the band’s reunion tours from 2011-2014. Tickets: £26 Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

MARCH 5 Charity Gala Concert Farmers Markets

Beccles Heliport, 9am – 1pm Metfield Village Hall, 9am – 12 noon Snape Maltings, 9:30am – 1pm Halesworth Brocante

Old Print Works, Halesworth, 9:30am – 3:30pm Brocante market specialising in antiques, vintage and collectables. Indoor market with 20 plus brocanteurs selling a wide and varied range of goods. Email: halesworthbrocante@gmail.com Information: 01986 894489

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 8pm Star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats has a brand-new show ‘Mouth of the South’ and he'll be taking on the big issues, like Kit Kats and flatbread! Tickets: £14 Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

Royal Hospital School, Holbrook The Royal Hospital School Gala Concert has proved to be one of the highlights of the year showcasing the wealth of talent, musical diversity and incredibly high standard which is synonymous with the school. Tickets: £10 Box Office: 01474 433100 www.ipswichregent.com Brendan Cole – A night to remember

Regent Theatre, Ipswich Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan Cole is once again set to dazzle audiences across the UK with his latest show. Tickets: £29 Box Office: 01474 433100 www.ipswichregent.com

MARCH 6 Hexachordia

Halesworth Cut MARCH 3 – 6 The15th Aldeburgh Literary Festival

Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh Celebrating its 15th anniversary with an exciting programme of talks and exhibitions, highlights this year include Jonathan Dimbleby on the Battle of the Atlantic, Sir Christopher Frayling on Angela Carter, novelist David Nicholls, author of One Day and Us, historian Peter Frankopan, Professor Lyndal Roper, Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford on Martin Luther and author Penelope Lively. Booking enquiries: The Aldeburgh Bookshop, 42 High Street, Aldeburgh 01728 452389 or johnandmary@aldeburghbookshop.co.uk www.aldeburghbookshop.co.uk 14

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Flatpack

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich A fun-filled family show inspired by the legendary Buster Keaton. A pair of hapless newly-weds are given a flat pack first home as a wedding gift, the instructions get muddled and they proceed to attempt to build it with hilarious results. Tickets: £7 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk Singing Safari

St. Peter’s By the Waterfront, Ipswich, 7:30pm In January 2016 an intrepid bunch of over 40 singers set off from Ipswich on an imaginary

The Food of Love marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Hexachordia performs a programme of Elizabethan music inspired by quotations from the Bard’s work by composers such as William Byrd, Thomas Morley and John Dowland. www.newcut.org Snape Vintage & Makers Market

Snape Maltings, 10am to 4pm The market will feature everything from oneoff vintage furniture, fashion, and homewares, to locally made products, artworks, fabrics, jewellery and tasty food & drink. Entry: Free www.snapemaltings.co.uk

What’s On bomber crews, their wives and sweethearts, who were left awaiting their return. Box office: 01206 573948 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

This is What Men Do

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich After an extensive period of research exploring the influence of men in world history and in domestic life, Nigel Barrett and Louise Mari present the results of that research, performed by a group of local women, for one night only. Tickets: £10 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

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MARCH 8 Craig Ogden Guitar Concert

Old Buckenham Hall, Brettenham A performance from “one of the most exciting classical guitarists of his generation” Classic FM. Entry: Free Information: Email linda.williams@obh.co.uk or 01449 740252 www.obh.co.uk

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds Bringing the abandoned traditions of Russian folksong to the 21st century; offering a glimpse into old village life, replete with romance, melancholy and merrymaking, a fierce sense of pride and a good dose of surreal humour. Tickets: £12.50 (£5 Under 25) Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk Female Five Mile Multi-terrain Race

MARCH 7 Leona Lewis

Regent Theatre, Ipswich Following the release of her new studio album ‘I Am’, Leona visits Ipswich as part of her UK tour. Tickets: £33.50 Box Office: 01474 433100 www.ipswichregent.com

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The Apex, Bury St Edmunds

Lux Farm, Ipswich, 10am A new women only five-mile multi-terrain race for all running goddesses! In association with the ‘This Girl Can’ campaign and RunBritain. Entry: £14 www.farmhousefive.co.uk

MARCH 7 – 12 Flare Path

Mercury Theatre, Colchester Set in 1942, Flare Path paints an evocative portrait of life in wartime Britain for the RAF

Beautiful interpretations and elaborations of ancient Norwegian hymns. Alongside longstanding musical partner, Jarle Vespestad on drums, he is also joined by Afghan-German vocalist Simin Tander whose performances at the North Sea Jazz Festival have received rave reviews. Tickets: £18 (£5 under 25s) Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

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MARCH 9 Salute to the 1940s

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds Dad’s Army Special. Alongside songs by George Formby, Vera Lynn, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and Gracie Fields, and recitals of the poems by Wilfred Owen, this ultimate wartime variety show celebrates the release of the new Dad’s Army film by incorporating a number of scenes from the popular sitcom. Tickets: £16.50 Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

MARCH 9 – 31

rural communities turned upside down. Kids being forced to grow up before their time, friendships forged and then blown apart and outsiders learning to live amongst the locals. See website for venues and dates: www.easternangles.co.uk

MARCH 10 An Evening with Pam Ayres

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for over 40 years. Her work is funny, and approachable, with an eye for the detail of everyday life, and for the absurdity therein. Tickets: £25.50 Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

MARCH 10 – 12 Snow Maiden, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty

Ipswich Regent – The Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia The Snow Maiden is based on a traditional folk-tale, set in the snow covered landscape of rural Russia. Swan Lake, the greatest romantic ballet of all time, is a production which the critics have acclaimed as a “triumph”. Finally there are two productions of The Sleeping Beauty with stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets. Box office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com

Somewhere in England

Various locations including Stowmarket, Beccles, Waldringfield, Sudbury and Laxfield, 7:30pm

The Eulogy of Toby Peach

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich

Eastern Angles presents a fascinating and moving new theatre production telling the wartime story of the arrival of thousands of American GIs from the 8th US Army Air Force. Nylons, Hershey bars and jitterbugging to Swing Bands in the local village hall all feature but there was another side to this shared history – a tale of segregation and of

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What’s On MARCH 11 – 13

Ipswich Choral Society presents Handel’s Messiah

Young Art East Anglia

Grand Hall, Corn Exchange

Peter Pears Gallery, Aldeburgh See mini preview page 22 www.youngarteastanglia.co.uk

MARCH 12 Farmers Markets

Halesworth Town Centre, 9am – 1pm Woodbridge Community Centre, 9am – 12.30pm

An exciting collaboration between two long established Ipswich societies. One of the best-known choral works, Handel’s Messiah holds a special place in the hearts of singers and audiences alike and now will inspire creativity in local artists. Tickets: £15 Box office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com

MARCH 13 The Mighty Prince and Other Fabulous Tales

Farmers Markets

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich

The Barn Assington, 10am – 2pm

Two performers, five stories and a host of bugs, birds, animals and magical creatures. Open Sky bring to life two thousand year old stories using a happy mix of rhyme, movement, live music, song and puppetry. Monkey tests Buffalo’s patience. Pigeon saves Ant from disaster. Tortoise’s big mouth leads to a smelly fate! Tickets: £7 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

MARCH 14 Puppini Sisters

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds

MARCH 14 – 19

With their own arrangements of classics from the Thirties to the Fifties, jazzy reinventions of pop hits and self-penned original songs. Tickets: £25.50 Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

Shadowlands

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The Poozies

Captain Morgan and The Sands of Time

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 8pm

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich

The first all-female folk band celebrates 25 years on the road. Their unique sound is a powerful combination of rhythmic, punching acoustic guitar, growling electro-harp, and dexterous fiddle and accordion, with spinetingling songs in four-part harmony. Tickets: £16 Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

Captain Morgan and First Mate Hammond quest for the secrets of time-travel in a riproaring comedy adventure. All the monsters, sword fights and shivered timbers you’d expect from a Hollywood blockbuster, delivered by two actors and one musician. Using nothing but their bodies to conjure objects and set, Morgan and Hammond must slay monsters, battle sea gods and outwit the dastardly privateer Renshaw to claim the ultimate prize – the Sands of Time. Tickets: £10 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

Barb Jungr

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds

MARCH 16 – 19 Sarah Millican: Outsider

Ipswich Regent In the past when you put Sarah Millican outside, she asked things like: ‘Why? Where is the taxi? Do I need a cardie?’ and said things like: ‘There’ll be wasps. I’ve nothing to sit on. Is that poo? Can we go home?’ But things have changed. Now she has outside slippers. She can tell a chaffinch from a tit (hey). But she still can’t tell if it’s an owl or her husband’s asthma. Sarah Millican is venturing outside. Tickets: £25.50 Box office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com

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Shelter From The Storm sees Barb Jungr, one of the finest interpreters of popular song, in a major collaboration with Laurence Hobgood, the American progressive and contemporary jazz piano virtuoso and includes three original songs by the duo, alongside material by Dylan, Cohen, Mitchell, Springsteen, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Sondheim, Peter Gabriel and Bacharach & David. Tickets: £18 / £5 U25s Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

MARCH 18 Ipswich High School

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds Annual Spring Concert with the theme of ‘animals’; the programme includes a veritable menagerie of music such as Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals and songs about our four-legged friends Tickets: £12 (£5 concessions) Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

What’s On MARCH 18 – 20

Kingfisher Sinfonietta Orchestral Concert

Cotton Club Quilters Quilt Show

St. Mary’s Church, Woodbridge

Woodbridge Community Hall, Friday and Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 10am – 3pm Quilt show with exhibitions, sales tables, demonstrations, raffle. Raising money for SARS and the Macmillan Woolverstone Wish appeal. Entry: £3 (children free) Information: 01394 385771

MARCH 19

Two magnificent pieces for symphony orchestra played by the renowned Kingfisher Sinfonietta. In the first half is Mozart’s delightful Divertimento No.15 in B flat and after the interval is Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony, his No.3 in A min op.56. Tickets: £12 Box office: 01394 383150 www.stmaryswoodbridge.org Suffolk Sinfonia Spring Concert

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds Farmers Markets

Harkstead Village Hall, 9am – 12 noon Aldeburgh Church Hall, 9am – 12:30 Beccles Heliport, 9am – 1pm Debenham Community Centre, 9am – 1pm Gigspanner

Halesworth Cut A bedrock of British traditional music from Steeleye Span’s legendary fiddle player Peter Knight, interlinked with Eastern European, French, Cajun, African and even Aboriginal influences. www.newcut.org

The name’s Bond, Rupert Bond. He conducts the Sinfonia Spring Concert with a licence to thrill with Rachmaninov’s First Symphony, Dvorak's evil Water Sprite and Sibelius’ Karelia. Tickets: £12 – £10 (£4 concessions) Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk School Choirs’ Concert

The Royal Hospital School, Holbrook The evening will see the combined vocal forces of the Royal Hospital School assembled in the Chapel for the Choirs’ Concert. This concert will feature not

only the Chapel Choir but also the Show Choir, Chamber Choir and Holbrook Choral Society. Tickets: £10 Box office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com

MARCH 20 Stowmarket Half Marathon

Tomlinson Groundcare, Stowmarket, 11am main race, junior races 10.15am The perfect half marathon in rural Suffolk countryside, is open to all entrants aged 17 years or older with a course suitable for racing wheelchairs. The route takes in some of Suffolk’s quietest rural country roads through undulating scenic countryside. Entry: £12 – £16, juniors £2 Enter Online at www.stowmarketstriders.org.uk EACH Easter Craft and Gift Fair

Greshams Sports and Social Club, Ipswich Over 45 amazing stalls selling a range of fabulous crafts and gifts, such as books, cards, cakes, handbags, jewellery handcraft and much more. Donations on the door support EACH. Entry: Free (also free parking)

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What’s On Patricia Hammond and Matt Redman In Concert

Tickets: £17.50 – £19.50 Box office: 01473 433100

Harkstead Church, 3pm A voice and guitar duo, Patricia Hammond and Matt Redman are experienced, highly qualified classical musicians. They are researchers and performers of true vintage style and are experts of Edwardian, First World War and 1920s /1930s music. Tickets: £10 Information: 01473 327140 sallywilden@hotmail.com or eleanor.soar@vincot.myzen.co.uk

Backstage In Biscuitland Tortoise & The Hare

Jerwood Dance House, Ipswich See mini preview page 23 Box office: 01473 295230 www.danceeast.co.uk

MARCH 23 AND 24

Woodbridge Orchestral Society Concert

Woodbridge Methodist Church Presenting a programme of light classical music. Tickets: £6 Box office: 01394 411232 www.wmclight.org.uk

A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at every single performance of this award-winning show, as audience suggestions are instantly transformed into an all-singing, all-dancing production – with unpredictable and hilarious results! Tickets: £20 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

MARCH 25 AND 26 EASTER WEEKEND WITH ALDEBURGH MUSIC

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich Richard Durrant’s virtuosity and spontaneity generate an electric atmosphere, with animated film, projected artwork and his own very special connection with the audience. Tickets: £20 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

MARCH 25 Seven Last Words

Orford Church, 12 noon Haydn’s sublime instrumental Passion Sacred and Profane

Blythburgh Church, 6pm Choral music for Easter Snape Maltings Farmers' Market

The Best Thing

Mercury Theatre, Colchester A swinging sixties story of unconditional love from the UK’s leading full mask theatre company. It’s 1966. The record player is on, her hair’s bobbed and eye-lashes curled: for seventeen year old Susan, life is an adventure waiting to begin. But what happens next turns everything upside down, and its repercussions will last for decades to come. Box office: 01206 573948 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

Woodbridge Community Centre, 9am – 12:30pm

MARCH 27 Farmers Market

Lavenham Village Hall, 10am – 1:30pm

Kite

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 11am & 2pm A lonely girl, recently orphaned, is taken to live in her grandma’s airless flat where the windows are shut tight. Her memories of seagulls, sand dunes and her Mother begin to fade in the silence. One night a handmade kite comes to life and heralds the start of a wild adventure and the chance to find what it seemed was lost forever. Tickets: £7 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

Family Activities at Snape

10am – 1.30pm Easter egg painting, story telling sessions, face painting, pop-up performances from Delta Beltas blues and ragtime band and early music ensemble Fretwork MARCH 26 The World Encompassed

Aldeburgh Church, 11am A musical Elizabethan voyage made in Aldeburgh Fauré’s Requiem

Gordon Buchanan – Lost Adventures

Orford Church, 3pm Music for the Holy Week by Fauré and Duruflé

Join Gordon Buchanan, the highly acclaimed wildlife cameraman and presenter of ‘The Bear Family and Me’ and ‘The Polar Bear Family and Me’ as he hosts an evening of exciting personal recollections, and lets you into his world of weird, wild and wonderful wildlife.

Farmers Market

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MARCH 23

Ipswich Corn Exchange, 7:30pm

Jess Thom has Tourettes, a condition that makes her say ‘biscuit’ 16,000 times a day. Her unusual neurology gives her a unique perspective on life; one she’s about to unleash on the world. Tickets: £13 Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

MARCH 29 AND 30

MARCH 22 Richard Durrant:The Guitar Whisperer

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 7.45pm

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 7.45pm MARCH 21

MARCH 26

The Tallis Scholars

Snape Maltings Concert Hall, 7.30pm Arvo Pärt and Renaissance sacred music Easter egg hunt, story telling, face painting, pop-up musical performances

Snape Maltings 11am-1pm Box Office: 01728 688 303 www.snapemaltings.co.uk

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YOUNG ART EAST ANGLIA Peter Pears Gallery, Aldeburgh. March 11 – 13 Young Art East Anglia is celebrating its tenth birthday this month with an exhibition which promises to bigger and better than ever before. The event, which by the end of this year will have raised over £100,000 for Cancer Research UK, is open to primary school children across the county and has grown in size and popularity with 60 schools taking part. One of the organisers, Claire Harrington said that there were more than 1,850 entries this year with 360 pictures chosen for the exhibition. There will be nine main prizewinners, three in each of three age groups, whose pictures are framed and exhibited along with all others and have been selected by Suffolk artist Dale Devereaux-Barker. He believes art in schools is very important, says Claire and it was thanks to the help and support of his teacher that he realised that art was to become his future. Writing in the exhibition programme he says, “Whilst not the most gifted student in his class, it was the help and support of this teacher that made me confident enough to apply to art school.” As a result Dale is evangelical about teaching art and sharing his passion for his subject said Claire was delighted to be able to play a small part in celebrating creativity in schools.

SHADOWLANDS New Wolsey, Ipswich. March 14 – 19 The award-winning Shadowlands, by William Nicholson, tells the love story of C.S. Lewis, Oxford don and author of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Screwtape Letters, and American poet Joy Davidman. What begins as a formal meeting of two very different minds slowly develops into a feeling of connection and love. Lewis finds his quiet life with his brother Warnie disrupted by the outspoken, feisty Davidman, whose uninhibited behaviour offers a sharp contrast to the rigid sensibilities of the male-dominated university. Each provides the other with new ways of viewing the world, but Lewis’s Christian faith is tested when Joy is diagnosed with cancer.

The poster for this year’s competition is a picture from the 2015 exhibition, painted by Hannah Lumb from Kelsale CEVC Primary School, on the theme of ‘Long Ago.

INFORMATION www.youngarteastanglia.co.uk

The cast is led by Stephen Boxer as C.S. Lewis and Amanda Ryan as Joy Davidman, along with Denis Lill as Major W.H. Lewis 'Warnie'. Shadowlands won the Evening Standard Drama Award for Best Play in 1990 and Nicholson was nominated for a Tony Award when it transferred to Broadway. The film version, which starred Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger, won Best British Film at the 1994 BAFTAs and Nicholson was nominated for a Best Screenplay. This major revival is produced by Birdsong Productions, the people behind the recent criticallyacclaimed and hugely successful touring productions of Birdsong and Flare Path.

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THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE Jerwood Dancehouse, Ipswich. March 23 It’s the latest in the company’s award-winning series of Short Ballets for Small People, following on from the sell-out successes of Ugly Duckling, Three Little Pigs and Elves & the Shoemaker. Choreographed by Dreda Blow and Sebastian Loe, this is the second children’s ballet by the pair who created Ugly Duckling in 2012, which was later, adapted into a BAFTA winning programme for CBeebies. The production includes an original score composed by Bruno Merz, set designs by Ali Allen and live music performed by members of the Northern Ballet Sinfonia.

Following a hugely successful World Première run in Leeds, the award-winning Northern Ballet is bringing its new production, Tortoise & the Hare to Suffolk this month as part of a nationwide tour. Tortoise & the Hare is a re-imagining of Aesop’s much-loved fable of a Tortoise who, tired of being teased for his slowness, challenges a speedy Hare to a race. Lasting approximately 40 minutes, the ballet has been created especially for children and young families to experience and enjoy live dance, music and theatre.

Daniel de Andrade, Northern Ballet’s Artistic Director of Short Ballets for Small People, said, “These ballets are classic tales beautifully retold through dance and are the perfect introduction to ballet for children and young families. I am thrilled this latest production will be touring, bringing the magic of ballet to many audiences across the country. It will provide a wonderful opportunity for children and their families to enjoy live performances designed especially for them and will hopefully inspire a new-found love for dance, music and theatre.”

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Easter falls relatively early this year and signals the start of the holiday season. Here are just a few of the very special ways in which you and your family can enjoy Suffolk at its best this Easter Bank Holiday

EASTER HOLIDAY FUN Hare watching and Havergate Island

Photograph: Kevin Sawford

March 27 and 28

Orford and Orfordness are rightly praised as being highlights of Suffolk’s Heritage Coast, but the RSPB’s Havergate Island next door in the middle of the Ore estuary has also been drawing an international audience all of its own. It turns out that Suffolk’s only island is one of the best places in the UK to watch wild brown hares and has even been listed by Visit England on ‘101 Things to do in England before you go abroad’. The Havergate Hares can be very approachable especially during spring as they undertake their annual courtship so you may even be lucky enough to see them boxing! This Easter weekend Wild Adventures Under Suffolk Skies has organised two special trips to the island for photographers, with part of the fee donated to the RSPB for nature conservation in Suffolk. On Easter Sunday visitors have the opportunity to spend 12 hours on the island starting with a boat trip from Orford quay in the first light of morning. Kevin Sawford, RSPB images photographer and winner of the Four Seasons category in the British Wildlife 24

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Photography Awards in 2015, will be on hand all day for photography tuition and to explain how patience and field craft can help a photographer to get closer to the wild brown hares on the island.

a king, a butler, a Roman centurion or even a monk and all these honourable folk will not only help explore the castle but crack the clues that will lead to a chocolate reward.

Easter Monday will see a return to the island for a shorter, six-hour workshop with photography training that’s ideal for beginners. Kevin will be joined by landscape photographer Jeremy HennellJames who also offers tuition and will help participants get to grips with manual camera settings, long exposure and the use of filters and tripod for landscape photography. All skills levels and camera types are welcome on the workshops. The tuition is optional and will be tailored to the interests and needs of the participants.

INFORMATION www.english-heritage.org.uk

Spring Steam-Up Leiston Longshop Musuem March 26

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Easter Adventure at Framlingham Castle March 25 – 28

Easter might not always bring warmer weather but it’s certainly the start of spring at the Long Shop Museum in Leiston and this means launching the 2016 season with a fantastic steam and activity day. Once the world’s first purpose built workshop for assembly line production, the museum contains a fantastic collection of machines and many of these will be demonstrated in all their working glory at the Spring Steam Up event.

If you have children or grandchildren Framlingham Castle with its turrets and towers and centuries old history of knights, kings, queens, battles and glory is a great place to go. On Easter weekend there’s also a special event for young adventurers offering the chance to delve back to times past and meet characters from bygone days. There’ll be a wide variety of people to meet maybe

There will be large and small engines in steam, including a ‘Sirapite’ shunting engine and the debut appearance of the recently renovated ‘Consuello Allen’. The museum will also be unveiling its partially reassembled portable engine. The event from 10am to 5pm will include live music and there will also be a variety of hands-on activities for those of all ages and interests. Tea, coffee and

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homemade cakes will be available throughout the day, with homemade soup available at lunchtime. During the Easter holidays the museum will be open seven days per week from 10am to 5pm Mon-Sat, and 11am to 3pm on Sundays. There’s also the chance to join ‘Workshop Wednesdays’ to discover about ‘Magic Materials!’ as part of an Arts Council England Funded Making It Work Project, offering hands-on experiments and fun activities to celebrate science.

This year’s Easter Egg Trail in Elmhurst Park will take place on March 26 from 10am to 12 noon and thanks to Choose Woodbridge and the East of England Co-Op there will be 500 Easter eggs to give away. The event will take place across the whole of Elmhurst park with children following a series of clues to complete the trail. The new and improved format comes following feedback from attendees. There is no charge to take part – although the eggs will be handed out on a first come first served basis.

INFORMATION www.english-heritage.org.uk

As well as the trail, there will be a facepainter and a visit from Millie the Tide Mill Mouse, the much-loved mascot from Woodbridge Tide Mill. Chris Harrold, Chairman of Choose Woodbridge, said: “We’re eternally grateful to the volunteers who help us to deliver the fantastic programme of events in Woodbridge. In this instance Laura Parkin has picked up the mantel and brought a much needed freshness to this event. As a mother of two youngsters, she’s refocused the event to ensure it delivers engaging family fun – and chocolate; a winning combination.” Christian Bone, Head of Member and Community Services at East of England Co-Op added: “East of England Co-Op is delighted to support Woodbridge Easter Egg Hunt. Part of our ethos involves supporting young people across the region and anything that encourages children to be active, especially engaging with other members of the community, East of England Co-Op will always be pleased to support.” INFORMATION www.choosewoodbridge.co.uk

Dine by the beautiful River Deben With Easter and spring on the horizon take the time to visit The Maybush and dine by the beautiful River Deben. Whatever the weather the Maybush offers spectacular views and excellent food with a wide and varied menu of locally sourced seasonal dishes and plenty of fresh seafood. Open all day every day with food served from 9.00am to 9.30pm why not join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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For 40 years Lighthouse in Ipswich has been helping the victims of domestic violence. Anne Gould finds out about their work

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he facts make harrowing reading – on average two women are killed by their partner or expartner every week in England and Wales. One in four women in the UK and one in six men will, at some time in their life, be the victims of domestic violence. It’s not just the physical beatings – domestic violence comes in all sorts of guises; threats, shouting, intimidation and isolation, psychological, mental and emotional abuse which creates an atmosphere of perpetual terror. The bruises, the cuts, the scars are easy to identify but according to a recent study by University College Suffolk, “Controlling behaviour often goes unrecognised by survivors themselves and can be difficult to identify for professionals”. What’s more, domestic abuse happens to women everywhere – regardless of race, ethnic or religious group, class or sexuality. At the heart of domestic abuse is ‘Coercive Control’ which last year was made an offence as part of a new law covering domestic violence. It’s where perpetrators start abusing their victim by limiting personal freedoms, monitoring every move, and stripping away control of life. Physical violence often, but not always, comes later. For the last 40 years in Ipswich and Suffolk a small charity called Lighthouse has been helping women and children who have experienced abuse. During that time it has run a refuge for women seeking safe haven and in the last three years a Community Women’s Centre on Berners Street in Ipswich which operates at full capacity. Laura Squirrell, the Volunteer and Community Fund Raising Coordinator said their services include legal advice, support groups, a wellbeing centre and a children’s service too. In addition there’s a 24-hour helpline, they run a course called The Freedom Programme, which helps women understand the cycle of abuse and a Stronger Families course, which helps children come to terms with what has happened. “On average, each year we provide safe refuge to 83 women and 118 children and in the last 39 years we have supported a total of 8,704 women and children who have stayed with us at the refuge. In the three years since the Community Centre opened we have also

provided advice to 998 women and many others have accessed our other services. For example, 400 women have completed the Freedom Programme.” So this year, their 40th, they are seeking to raise awareness of the work they do, by promoting volunteering and fund raising as well. “The women who come to us do not have anywhere else to go and might not have the funds or the capacity to remove themselves from their relationship without support. When they are planning to leave an abusive relationship the risk to them increases so we offer lots of additional help to keep them safe.” This means that they and their children often need a lot of support – some leave their homes and possessions literally in the clothes they are standing in and of course complete confidentiality is essential. She said that Lighthouse already has a team of 35 volunteers who help in numerous ways but as part of the 40th anniversary they are looking to encourage more to help particularly through community fundraising. “We’d like to make this year better than any other, both for promoting awareness and raising funds to continue the life changing work we do. We need people with a passion to support our work to get involved and there so many ways businesses, clubs, community groups and individuals can support us.” One way to help, she said, was to join their charity tea party campaign which was launched last November by Tuddenham St. Martin WI who have adopted LWA as their charity of choice. The first event, she said which was attended by Lighthouse patron, BBC Radio Suffolk’s Mark Murphy and was a great success raising almost £1000. Since then word has got out and other tea parties have been held in the community but they are now seeking support from businesses as well. “Perhaps they might like to choose us as their charity of the year, or hold an event, a quiz etc”, she said. “This year, there will be a Team Lighthouse doing the Orwell Walk on Sunday June 26 so if you want to get out your walking boots and support us that would be welcome too, or perhaps donate to our ‘giving’ fund.” Of course if you’re like Jo Leah, the

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Sales Manager from Ipswich Building Society and Libby Smith of Pequod Associates in Stowmarket you might decide to do something more altogether adventurous – like canoeing down the Zambezi. Jo explained, “We were celebrating a big birthday. Five years ago we did Kilimanjaro and we decided that this time we’d head back to Africa again but raise funds for Lighthouse and St Elizabeth Hospice. The reason we chose the Lighthouse was because it does so much good work but it doesn’t always get the publicity it deserves because out of necessity it’s quite discreet.”

She explained the challenge covered 115 kilometers of paddling over four days and on the fifth, white water rafting at the bottom of the Victoria Falls crossing 24 rapids in the process.” It was an adventure that turned out to be a lot harder than they imagined – the first couple of days were “absolutely exhausting” and then there was an encounter with some hippos when they had to get out of the way very fast. However as a result, she said, “We hope to have raised £5,000 which made the blisters and physical effort well worth it.” INFORMATION To support the Orwell Walk team go to ‘virginmoneygiving.com’ and search ‘Team Lighthouse’. To hold a tea party or similar event or to find out more about Lighthouse contact Deb Johnson at admin@lighthousewa.org.uk or 01473 220770

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BUILDING A BETTER SUFFOLK Philanthropy has a fine and long standing tradition in this country and thanks to Suffolk Community Foundation modern-day charitable giving is easier than ever before. Anne Gould speaks to James and Selina Hopkins about why they have created a fund and how the new Hopkins Homes Community Fund is making a difference

nce upon a time philanthropy was seen as being very much about Victorian entrepreneurs building villages and schools for their factory workers and their families or middle class givers providing coal for those down on their luck or even petticoats to keep young girls warm through the bitter days of winter. Modern day giving looks very much different because we live in a very different world but more than that, particularly in a county like Suffolk those in need, especially in rural areas, are perhaps not so obvious. Add to this that in an age when central funding cuts have meant there are so many good causes competing for support, from vast national charities right the way through to small charities and social enterprises operating at a very local community level, it is often these small charities doing remarkable work, often on shoestring budgets, that struggle for funding. That’s why across the country UK Community Foundations – a network of 48 county-based charities – are vitally important in helping funnel and generate funds to give to local good causes. Suffolk Community Foundation, created ten years ago, for instance has helped over 3,600 organisations in the county and made grants worth £11.5million generated by various means. It’s brought money to the county from national organisations like Comic Relief, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, the Henry Smith Foundation and the Partiger

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Trust but vitally has also helped local people and philanthropists create giving funds – legacies that will transform people’s lives forever. Today the Foundation manages more than 50 investment funds worth £10 million, the latest of which is the £250,000 Hopkins Homes “Building Communities” Fund. Established with the help of the Transforming Suffolk Investment Fund, its aims are to provide help for homelessness and displacement, deprivation and vulnerable people. James Hopkins told us on a personal level his commitment to philanthropic work goes back to his youth when a former chairman of Adnams Brewery Bernard Seagrave-Daley, encouraged him to get involved.“I was in my early 20s and Bernard got me to volunteer in a night shelter in a black hut at the back

of a car park in Lowestoft. We were shut in at 8pm at night and had to supervise the people who turned up until morning. It was an eye opening experience. I used to sleep there and cook them bacon and egg in the morning. Today it’s still going as The St John’s Housing Trust.” Keen to continue to help his home county James welcomed the formation of Suffolk Community Foundation and Hopkins Homes has been involved in many ways since it first started, “I know several of the founder members including Simon Loftus, himself another former Adnams Chairman, and we have donated on a regular basis. I was also one of the people who helped start Suffolk Dog Day following a dinner party conversation with the entrepreneur Trevor Pickett, who had been running something similar in London.”

Philanthropy He says it was clear the real and enormous impact this charity work had and a result since 2007 Hopkins Homes has supported a range of causes helping young people, the unemployed, Women’s Aid, and those needing support from food banks. As a result today working with Suffolk Community Foundation is much more than a personal or business interest as his family is also involved. His wife Selina has a long standing interest in charity and just happens to be a trustee of the Foundation as well. The new Hopkins Homes fund, he explained, aims to support organisations that bring communities together including the most disadvantaged people in Suffolk. “We are placing a particular focus on addressing homelessness, deprivation and supporting vulnerable people.” The £250,000 endowment will now allow two rounds of grants every year

with awards ranging from £500 to £5,000 but thanks to the way it’s managed by SCF will continue in perpetuity. James says the beauty of having such a fund is that the foundation manages everything as with busy lives it is often hard for those who want to help to know where to begin or where best to direct their support. James explained “We are given a list of suggested charities we might like to support and information about what they are applying for. It’s then up to us to decide where the money ought to go.” James and Selina have used this process as an opportunity to visit some of the organisations involved to see what they are doing. Selina added “James and I went to REACH in Haverhill and the Refugee Centre and met the most amazing people. It is very rewarding to see the difference that can be made.”

As a result of the first two rounds of grant making the Hopkins fund has supported both charities and others besides including Access Community Trust, Fresh Start – New Beginnings, Suffolk Refugee Support, Perspectives Pregnancy Advice, Ipswich & East Samaritans, the Ipswich Soup Kitchen, Suffolk Rape Crisis, REACH Community Projects and Grundisburgh Youth Club. Talking about the new fund Stephen Singleton, Chief Executive of Suffolk Community Foundation says, “Hopkins Homes was one of the first corporate supporters of our work almost a decade ago. They remain prepared to step forward and support solutions for some of the toughest social challenges we face here in Suffolk. By creating this new sustainable endowment fund they have once again deepened their commitment to social cohesion and well-being of those most in need in Suffolk.”

WHAT ARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS? Suffolk Community Foundation is one of 48 Community Foundations in the UK. Collectively they are the fastest growing UK-wide funders of local charities and voluntary organisations. They represent the only way for local people to give right to the heart of their communities wherever they live across Britain. They address the widest possible range of issues and intervene in the hardest to reach communities. In this respect community foundations offer a compelling message and fulfil a vital role. Community foundations do not compete with other local charities, but instead act as a hub to channel funds directly to them. They build endowment funds for local communities and generate pools of donors so that projects that enhance the quality of life and have lasting impact can be sustained. Together, they save community based charities time and money by managing multiple donor funds under one roof. This means that one grant application is able to access multiple funds. In its first ten years Suffolk Community Foundation has helped over 3,600 Suffolk organisations and given grants worth £11.5 million. It doesn’t make easy reading, but it is important to highlight the extent of deprivation which exists in Suffolk. Our beautiful and much visited county which has so much to offer, still faces many challenges of disadvantage and social need – and much of it is hidden. Popular notions of poverty and deprivation in Britain often assume they are problems confined to inner city areas and large housing estates. The reality can be very different.

Nearly 78,000 people in Suffolk live in income deprivation at the most minimal living standard provided by welfare benefits and well below the ‘poverty line’. In 2011 the Foundation commissioned Cambridge University to undertake research to uncover the extent of social deprivation across Suffolk. The findings, which were published indicated the problem of social need was on a far larger scale than previously thought. Income deprivation affecting children, for example, is particularly concentrated in the larger towns in Suffolk. Across the county, less than half of five year olds have reached a ‘good’ level of development. Since that report was published, the UK has experienced the longest and deepest economic recession on record with many people facing the sharp end of austerity. With demand for local services expected to rise as a result of an aging population and issues associated with youth unemployment, the work of Suffolk Community Foundation continues to be as important as ever. Suffolk Community Foundation continues to see the transformative effects that grant-making has on communities and continues to work hard to tackle the root causes of social injustice to enable lasting change wherever it is needed. INFORMATION For more information about the Suffolk Community Foundation and how you can get involved visit www.suffolkcf.org.uk

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Business Profile | David Forestier-Walker Landscape and Garden Design

MEDITERRANEAN HEAVEN it’s closer than you think

The climate we live in is changing. Temperatures are steadily rising (2015 was the hottest year on record in the UK), summers are undoubtedly drier. Whatever the reason, the news is not all bad from a gardening perspective, particularly in areas such as Suffolk

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The once unthinkable Tuscan vines are now perfectly at home in an English country garden, several varieties bearing reasonable fruit. Whilst it is true that the ‘Suffolk Riviera’ remains some way short of the decadent summer heat of the Amalfi Coast, the free-draining soil and clear skies nevertheless offer an ideal home to a range of exciting shrubs and trees, especially in the more sheltered spots. With a little care and attention, interesting species and cultivars will blend well with local planting. For example, the delicate ‘ears’ of Lavender pedunculata (introduced from Spain) or the pink, lightly-speckled flowers of Rosemarinus ‘Majorca Pink’ are very much at home amongst native borders. Exquisitely scented old-fashioned roses will happily share an expanse of warm brick wall with their more southerly European neighbours. Indeed, it’s things like the prolific blooms of rosa ‘Aimee Vibert’ and the heady scent of ‘Trachellospermum asiaticum’ (evergreen Jasmine) that make the heart sing. The self-twining nature of the latter evergreen forms a perfect natural ‘trellis’

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up which more delicate climbers such as the velvety Clematis ‘Niobe’ may gently climb. So too the larger evergreens are worth considering as fine additions to your Suffolk garden. Magnolia Alta (or ‘Southern Magnolia’) is a compact and columnar tree with glossy green leaves. Smaller than the more common Magnolia grandiflora it needs little pruning. A few gnarly old Olive trees are also wonderful value to offset the darker greens – and for the keener gardener there is the prospect of ‘Tuscan pruning’(an old Tuscan proverb says that an Olive is only well pruned if a Swallow can fly between its branches). The sight of these in abundance is something to behold, and on projects where larger orders of specimen trees and shrubs are required, I offer the opportunity for my clients to come with me to the Italian growing region of Pistoia where they can hand-select pieces from several trade nurseries. To be able to look out at your 50 year old Olive tree in years to come and know that you chose it with great care is immensely satisfying.

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These worthy plants and trees really blend well with the more indigenous flora of an English garden whilst ensuring that the essence of Suffolk remains central throughout. Form and structure of larger evergreens can seamlessly combine with softer herbaceous plants, which in turn may give way to areas of barely tamed natural beauty. A country garden is not about flawlessness, but heart and soul. Perhaps the careful introduction of the right Mediterranean plants and trees might create that perfect environment to draw us into the legendary long lunches and subsequent sleepy siestas of our more laid-back cousins. Mediterranean gardens are designed to be sociable and the judicious layout of such gardens can lead to a little slice of heaven. The smell of aromatic herbs and the beauty of exciting new flowers keeps me enthused – and makes me think that there is an upside to our changing climate. INFORMATION David Forestier-Walker Landscape and Garden Design www.gardendesignsuffolk.com 07970 100073

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IT’S WINTER Why am I still sweating? Dr Bella Smith Consultant

We expect to sweat more in the summer as hot temperatures trigger a natural reaction within our bodies to regulate our temperature by sweating. But do you sweat even in the cooler months, just as much, in areas aside from the armpits, and perhaps it’s even more noticeable? If so you may be suffering from hyperhidrosis, a medical condition which causes a person to sweat excessively. Here we look at the causes and treatments of the condition, and a new addition to the team at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, Dr Bella Smith, also explains a treatment she offers particularly for excessive underarm sweating. There are two types of hyperhidrosis – primary and secondary – which can develop at any age, although primary hyperhidrosis typically starts during childhood or soon after puberty. The condition can run in families and is estimated to affect between one and three in every 100 people (source NHS UK). It can be embarrassing and distressing, having a negative impact on quality of life and may lead to feelings of depression and anxiety. Commonly affected areas include the: n Armpits n Palms of your hands n Soles of your feet n Face and chest n Groin Secondary hyperhidrosis can affect the whole body (generalised hyperhidrosis) or specific areas, or it may only affect

one side of the body. Those who suffer with secondary hyperhidrosis often sweat while asleep. It can be caused by illness or infection, obesity, or hormonal conditions such as an over-active thyroid, the menopause or diabetes. It can also be a side effect of certain medications, including SSRI antidepressants.

HOW TO TREAT HYPERHIDROSIS Hyperhidrosis is usually a long-term condition, but some people experience an improvement with time and the treatments available can often keep the problem under control. Talk to your GP initially about your symptoms and how to access further treatment if required. Wear loose and light clothes and avoid synthetic fabrics Avoid triggers – for example, alcohol, spicy foods and caffeine could make sweating worse. Antiperspirants – if regular antiperspirants do not control your excessive sweating, an antiperspirant containing aluminium chloride is usually advised. Injections – Dr Bella explains: “This procedure involves multiple small injections just under the skin in the armpits, which temporarily paralyse the sweat glands and sweating is noticeably reduced in this area for 6-9 months. Numbing cream can be applied to the armpits prior to the procedure to reduce

the discomfort from the injections. The procedure may take 30-45 minutes to complete. People often ask me if they will sweat more from other areas after this treatment but there is no evidence that this will happen. I have had incredible feedback from patients who have suffered for many years with excessive sweating thinking that there was no treatment. One patient in particular who would sweat through his suit jacket described the treatment as ‘life changing’. This treatment is also very useful for big events where you don’t want to sweat onto your outfit, such as a red carpet event or a wedding”. Dr Bella Smith has been a doctor for 14 years, qualifying from Nottingham University in 2002, and completing a three year medical rotation in East London before becoming a Member of the Royal College of Physicians. She then completed her GP training in Surrey and became a member of the Royal College of GPs in 2007. Dr Bella worked as a GP in London for four years followed by Market Harborough for one year in 2012 before moving to Suffolk in 2013. Dr Bella Smith currently works as a GP in Woodbridge and for Cosmetics, a cosmetic skin clinic, and has provided regular clinics in Putney and Harley Street since 2012. Dr Bella Smith has fortnightly clinics on Thursday morning from 9:30am to 1pm. For further information on how to book a private consultation with Dr Bella or any of our Consultants, contact us on 01473 852 661 or email ipswich.enquiries@nuffieldhealth.com.

Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital provides healthcare services a wide range of specialties and can offer rapid access to experts for advice and treatment. Find out more at www.nuffieldhealth.com/ipswichhospital to get the treatment you need and get back to the life you love.

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MARCH 2016

PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST

Laura Clay-Harris

The Easter holidays are approaching and for many this means two quality (if not slightly hectic) weeks spending time with their children. However, for many, the lead up to the school holidays means difficult negotiations between separated parents as to how to divide the children’s time. When a fair and workable agreement is in place, children with separated parents can benefit from having two loving households (especially if they end up with two lots of Easter eggs). But in situations where the parents cannot agree, the school holidays can be a time of upset for both children and parents alike. When a relationship has broken down, the normal reaction is to try and limit contact with the other person as much as possible. This can prove difficult if you have children, where there is a need for constant communication about overnight stays, school sports days and handover times. Of course, it is important to try and keep discussions about children amicable, but it is human nature for other issues to creep in and affect this. For working parents, the school holidays may pose a nightmare of childcare issues. It can be extremely tricky to organise child arrangements around two sets of work commitments. In an ideal world, parents would be able to work together as a team. However, in families where separated parents have work commitments that have to fit around the children, each other, and potentially a new partner or family, organising child arrangements can appear impossible.

If you are having difficulty agreeing with the other parent when – and where – your children should be staying, not just over the holidays but on a regular basis, or if you are being excluded from your child’s life, you should consider getting advice from a family law solicitor. As a family law solicitor specialising in the field, I can help you negotiate an agreement that is workable for both parties. It is important to ensure the agreement doesn’t just provide for the next set of holidays, but is a long term plan for the children’s upbringing. Of course, we cannot predict exactly what life has in store for us, but an agreement can be used as a solid foundation between parents. It is paramount that the best interests of the child are put first. Children benefit from a regular routine, so they know when they will be picked up and when they will be staying at which house. Once this has been established, the regular discussions should be less necessary, ideally resulting in a calmer environment for all.

At Marshall Hatchick Solicitors we offer free legal advice clinics on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons across our Saxmundham, Aldeburgh and Woodbridge offices, covering most areas of law to include family matters. To book your free, confidential appointment, please call Louise White on 01394 388411 or visit www.eventbrite.co.uk and search for Marshall Hatchick.

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BE PREPARED! THE TAX YEAR END IS FAST APPROACHING The tax year end is your last chance to use your contributions and allowances in order to maximise your future income. Neil Hewitt outlines some of the options to consider before the 5 April deadline. ISA Allowances ISAs are a tax-efficient way of maximising your savings and are one of the simplest ways of investing. The current allowance allows you to invest £15,240 in a cash or stocks and shares ISA before 5 April 2016. Pension Contributions Now is the time to maximise pension contributions, which are restricted to either relevant earnings or the annual allowance of £40,000. Current regulations allow you to carry forward your previous three years’ annual allowances; this means a maximum contribution in this tax year, provided your relevant earnings at least match this, of £180,000. A change coming next tax year means for those earning over £150,000 the annual allowance will be reduced by £1 for every £2 earned over this sum, to a minimum annual allowance of £10,000. Drawdown Pensions 2015 saw a new option for the over 55’s to take their whole ‘defined contribution’ pension as a lump sum, paying no tax on the first 25%, the rest to be taxed

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at the relevant rate of Income Tax. Those who have entered into Flexi-Access Drawdown should consider if they have maximised their income within their tax band. An alternative might be to make a pension contribution. Pensions are not liable to Inheritance Tax on death and only incur tax if death occurs after 75, at the beneficiaries’ Income Tax rate. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Allowances Everyone has an allowance of £11,100pa which can be offset against a capital gain before tax is incurred from the sale of an asset. Just like the ISA allowance, CGT allowance must be used in the tax year, it cannot be carried forward. If you are considering using your CGT allowance you should consider using your spouse’s allowance, as transfers between spouses can be made tax-free prior to a further sale or disposal of the asset. Scrutton Bland evaluates all allowances and schemes and we offer an annual review to almost all of our clients to look at the best way to use your investments to maximise your financial returns. Our Private Client Service brings together our independent financial advisers, tax and insurance professionals to operate a streamlined process, reducing the number of meetings and time you spend sorting out your affairs. If you would like a chat about ways to maximise your pension or investments please contact me on 01473 267000 or email neil.hewitt@scruttonbland.co.uk. Scrutton Bland Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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CASUALLY COMFORTABLE Longer days mean more time to get out and enjoy Suffolk so make sure you’re looking your best in these new spring styles

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Business Profile | Radiant Beauty

RADIANT BEAUTY Woodbridge-based Radiant Beauty Medical Asthetics is celebrating its tenth birthday with a move to Melton Park. Essential Suffolk finds out more

or the last ten years Dr Kathleen Walker has built a growing reputation across Suffolk, the UK and beyond for offering a range of ‘Harley Street’ treatments in Woodbridge. Now Radiant Beauty Medical Aesthetics is on the move to new offices in Clements Road, Melton Park, sharing premises with Avalon Hairdressers and the Beauty Room to create a true ‘Beauty Hub’ in a beautiful and discreet location.

Dr Walker is a well-known practitioner in the field of medical aesthetics offering a wide range of cosmetic procedures with skill and careful attention to clients’ needs and concerns. She is a recognised expert in problem areas involving age lines and wrinkles, sun damage and age spots, facial thread veins, permanent hair reduction, excessive sweating and acne. Procedures she offers include injectable anti-wrinkle treatments (Botox

anddermal fillers) as well as chemical peels for skin rejuvenation, microneedling with the latest technology (Dermapen) for acne scars and stretch marks, cryotherapy for sun damage and age spots, as well as IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) for permanent hair reduction and treatment of thread veins and skin tone. Her excellent injection skills have helped many clients to achieve enhancement of lips, cheeks, tear trough as well as the classic frown and marionette lines. She believes when choosing a therapist for procedures such as cosmetic injections, chemical peels, laser therapy and removal of age spots and sun damage it is essential to seek the services of medically qualified practitioners. With master’s degrees from two well known American universities, in family practice nursing and midwifery and a doctorate from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Dr Walker’s qualifications and experience speak for themselves and should ensure that you can be confident in her care. Accordingly, there is much of the gentleness of the nurse which she believes makes for a uniquely relaxed atmosphere, where you will find absolutely no salesmanship. Time andagain, her patients remark on the pleasant, unhurried environment, as well as the astonishing success of the treatments. Dr Kathy, who is a member of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses conducts all consultations and treatments herself. It is fair to say that you are in the best of hands with this experienced, qualified, personable, and licensed practitioner.

INFORMATION Call Dr Walker at 01394 386887; 9 St Clements Road, Melton Park, IP12 1SZ

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MARCH 2016

BUILDING BUSINESS For the last ten years Samuel David Construction has been steadily building a name and reputation for creating beautiful bespoke homes and living spaces in east Suffolk and this month the business, created by Samuel Shutler will be moving into its own dream premises – a new showroom at 1 Quayside in Woodbridge

possible. “Obviously if a client wants particular tiles from Italy we are happy to get them but it’s important for us to support the local area. The new showroom will feature a stylish half house design including an entrance hall, bathroom, kitchen and lounge/living room and a cloakroom. We’ll be able to show clients what we can do, demonstrate the sort of high standard finish they can expect and help them plan for whatever they might want.”

or the 27-year-old it’s the culmination of years of hard work of putting craftsmanship, professional excellence, reliability and his clients first. Opening a showroom has been on Sam’s strategic plan for the last two years because he wants to take his skills, expertise and excellent customer service to the next level. Samuel David Construction specialises in everything from building extensions, renovations, restorations to planning, creating and designing new homes to project managing as well. With a 30strong team of qualified specialists

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including carpenters, brick-layers, electricians and working with a highly reputable local plumbing business they offer what’s known as a ‘turn key’ service. “I insist that everything we do is top-notch with workmanship to the very highest standards. We specialise in reliability, will do exactly what the client wants – besides building the house we will even put the towels on the rails if that’s what is asked for,” he said. With discerning clients from Woodbridge to Framlingham and Aldeburgh to Ipswich he also specialises in sourcing materials locally wherever

Sam says that some clients approach them having already drawn up plans and with planning permission already agreed. But equally they have worked with people who have a piece of land and an idea that they might like a seven or eight bedroomed home but haven’t got any particular ideas in mind. “We will do whatever is required. It’s all about ease for the customers and we have enough expertise to help with

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whatever they want; whether that’s a luxurious wet room, bespoke kitchen, beautiful patio and landscaping or under floor heating, mood lighting, built in sound systems etc. In addition we are able to guide them as to what is required as far as Building Regulations are concerned, take their project through a planning application and give a realistic time frame for the build too.” Depending on the job and granting of the appropriate consents Sam also aims to complete work within a reasonable time frame working to deadlines. “If someone walked in here tomorrow wanting a new house it could be done within a year and probably sooner if planning approval had been obtained.”

anything like this.” In addition he said Samuel David Construction is thrilled to be working with premium brands like Bang and Olufsen and Farrow and Ball. Plus, he said they were also hoping to decorate the showroom with wall art so that customers can really help to

visualize their ideal living space. The showroom opened on in February and no appointments are necessary so you can drop in and experience the Samuel David Construction showroom for yourself.

The convenience to client of having a showroom is all about helping people plan and research what they want. It also means that there’s a regular point of contact if something changes, he explained. “There might be places where you can choose tiles or lighting but there’s no other builder around this area offering this sort of service or

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with Darcy This month Darcy heads to Great Glemham visiting the dog friendly Crown Inn

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The origin of place names fascinates me and Great Glemham is one that makes me smile. Without belittling its charms in any way – it has many – the differentiation between Great Glemham and its corresponding village Little Glemham (just a couple of miles away in terms of size) is marginal. The 2011 census shows a population of 227 versus 187. In a flight of fancy I can imagine back in the mists of time one very happy villager announcing to his neighbours that – in modern day parlance – “They may ’ave the Hall but I’ve registered us as Great Glemham – that’ll show ’em!”

The walk circles the edge of the village initially passing the adopted K6 red telephone box (for those of you in the know) that is now used for community events including a micro poetry festival and as an information point, shortly after this the fine 14th Century All Saints Church. A good section of the walk – points 5 to 7 – is on a track and is easy under foot. Parts of the latter stages, a pretty section heading back to the village along field edges – points 8 to 10 – could in wet weather be a tad soggy so we recommend suitable footwear. If anyone knows the real origin of the village name we’d love to hear from you.

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Whatever the real origin the village does have great charm including the chocolate box pretty village pub, the Crown Inn. Rescued a number of times from applications for residential redevelopment it is now in the stewardship of Richard and Cheryl Andrews and has, after only 7 months of being re-opened, been nominated for CAMRA pub of the year.

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THE WALK Distance: Approx. 3 miles Time: Approx.1hour Terrain: Varied. Paths, quiet country lanes, tracks, field edges. (Can be wet: Boots advised in winter) Stops: The Crown Inn Ordinance Survey Map: Explorer 212 Start Point OS reference: 342 617

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As always please keep your dog under close control and follow any advisory signs. For a printable version of this and previous walks go to: www.essentialsuffolk.com/dog-walks where you will also find more pictures of each walk route.

1. From the pub car park turn right. Continue past the red phone box for approx. 75 yds where you will come to a footpath (FP) sign opposite the church. 2. At the sign turn right and continue until you reach an arch in the hedge on your right. 3. Pass through the arch and down the steps and follow the path until you meet the road. 4. At the road turn left and walk for approx. 400yds until you come to a FP sign on your right. 5. Turn right and walk up the track until you reach two wooden FP signs just before Hall Farm which you can see ahead of you. 6. At the FP sign turn right. After a short distance you will meet another FP sign turn left here and then immediately right onto a single track access road. Continue until you meet a T-junction. 7. At the road turn right and walk for approx. 100yds until you reach a FP sign on your left. 8. Turn left at the FP sign. After approx. 200yds you will come to a three way FP sign. 9. At this sign turn right where you will see the church in the distance directly ahead of you. Follow the path around the edge of the field until you reach a yellow FP marker on a post. 10. At the marker turn right walking along the edge of the field ahead of you until you reach the road. 11. At the road turn left and walk for approx. Five minutes after which you will reach a junction with The Crown Inn ahead of you on the right.

Cheryl and Richard Andrews welcome you to the newly re opened Glemham Crown Inn. This beautiful 18th century building has retained many of its period features and boasts no less than four fireplaces – perfect for chilly days. There is a spacious restaurant area as well as a snug for more intimate dining. There is also a charming bar area perfect for sampling the local brews and with spring arriving our lovely secluded garden oﬀers plenty of seating ideal for al fresco dining. Richard the landlord and head chef has created an exciting new menu which includes lunch time snacks, old favourites such as sausage and mash or liver and bacon as well as a seasonal a la carte evening menu. All food is freshly cooked and locally sourced where possible. As a free house we are able to provide many diﬀerent beers, cask ale and cider for you to try and have been nominated as CAMRA pub of the year. We welcome all walkers – with or without dogs so come and visit us soon.

The Crown Inn Great Glemham, Saxmundham Suﬀolk, IP17 2DA 01728 663693 thecrowninnglemham.co.uk @GlemhamCrown15

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PUB WITH PEDIGREE The narrow lanes and crooked beamed buildings of Lavenham are known the world over. It’s a mecca for holiday-makers; lured by the historic medieval cottages and pastel washed facades. But it’s also the perfect spot for a day trip and, even if you’ve already absorbed the history and the views countless times before there’s another very good reason visit. Lesley Rawlinson finds out more

f I were asked to describe my perfect afternoon it would probably be a good dog walk, finishing at a dog friendly pub where we could sit and play Scrabble (with my husband, not the dogs) while casually eating and drinking whatever we fancied. No pressure to move on and ‘free-up’ the table for more committed diners – just us, the dogs and some relaxed food and drink. It’s a very British disease but so often the conscience calls for informal pub-goers to make way for the promise of half a dozen three-coursed orders and that’s where the Lavenham Greyhound is aiming to change our mind-sets. If you’re familiar with Stuart Inns, family-run parent company to the Greyhound, this subtle informality may come as quite a surprise. Both the long established Long Melford Swan – a two rosette boutique restaurant with luxe rooms – and the award winning, Michelin Guide listed Hadleigh Ram are destination restaurants with enviable reputations. And while the Greyhound affords its patrons the same top quality and care they’re keen to break down some of the barriers that might prevent customers from enjoying their leisure time exactly as they’d like; “We want you to feel as though you can come in, relax, eat, drink and stay as long as you’d like” explains proprietor and marketing

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director Lorna Pissarro. “Too often we see visitors to Lavenham who expect that booking for nothing less than three courses is all that’s acceptable and they’re so relieved when they realise that just stopping for a drink, or grazing on a few shared dishes, is encouraged just as much as enjoying a full meal.” That said, my first glance at the menu left me wanting to stay for a week! Give me savoury over sweet any day and the list of ‘Small Savouries’ – ideal for sharing, nibbling or as a starter before a ‘Large Savoury’ – had me salivating from

the off. Gala pie with pickled onions, Suffolk blue cheese with water biscuits, baked giant prawns in smoked paprika or half a dozen English snails with garlic butter and warm baguette (to name but a few); these plates were a breath of fresh air. My husband has a penchant for oysters and seeing that some local catch were on the menu with a choice of dressings he decided that these would be his first choice. I adore cheese and sharing a cheese fondue was my idea of heaven, so we settled into a comfy table by the window and munched and chatted as we watched the world go by.

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and the fresh zing of lemon and dill. My husband was clearly less conscious of his calorie intake ordering lamb double Barnsley chop with rose harissa and ‘fat’ chips with a side order of baked leeks in blue cheese. We don’t generally eat a lot of chips so this was a treat and very well judged as these deep fried delights, almost roast potato-like in their appearance were declared “best chips ever” by his recommendation.

At this point I’d like to mention my new discovery. The Lavenham Greyhound has an impressive wine list and a good choice of local and guest ales however on this occasion I was driving. I’ve never been a cola drinker and I often find fruit juice isn’t the best accompaniment to food so soda water, maybe with a dash of lime, is my go to soft drink of choice. However on the recommendation of manager Xanita I tried Norfolk cordial – a range of luxury, non-alcoholic fruit drinks from East Anglia. The various flavours can be used in cocktails or served diluted with ice and I highly recommend both the raspberry and the strawberry and lime. There are half a dozen or more flavours to choose from and I think I shall be stocking up for the summer and it’s such a relief to find a ‘grown-up’ alternative that feels a little indulgent. The disadvantage of whiling away a drizzly February afternoon in a warm and welcoming spot like the Greyhound is that you spot the delicious looking

dishes being served at other tables. Needless to say we decided to indulge in a main course each and again we were pleasantly surprised to see a good variety of £10 to £14 dishes. The flavour combinations show all the flare and creativity that we’ve come to admire in executive head chef Oliver Macmillan yet the simplified presentation suits the pub environment. Every component – sauces, bread, even ice cream – is made on site and the entire menu is available from 10am to 10pm daily so if you fancy an English breakfast at four in the afternoon you can have one! The Suffolk beef burger, cooked three ways and presented in a homemade brioche bun with a choice of toppings is gaining an exceptional reputation however having already indulged in the cheese fondue I opted for a lighter choice; whole barbecued sea bream with new potatoes and seasonal greens. The crispy skin gave way to tender, meaty flesh with subtle barbecue smokiness

Dessert? Well, if you insist and in the relaxed atmosphere we felt more than comfortable to order one dish with two spoons and share a generous crème brûlée with homemade garibaldi biscuits and a cup of coffee. Even the sweet dishes are available on their own so if yours is a sweet tooth you might fancy popping in for a cuppa and some lemon meringue shortbread or a slice of apple pie. All in all there are few places I’d prefer to kick back with a bottle of wine, a burger and a board game and with offers like free Sunday roast chicken for children under six, and on Wednesdays four burgers and four beers for £40 I have a feeling I’ll be back there very soon. INFORMATION Lavenham Greyhound 97 High Street, Lavenham Suffolk CO10 9PZ 01787 249553 www.lavenhamgreyhound.com

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CULINARY CLASSIC These stuffed chicken breasts will grace any table with a vibrant and aromatic filling thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing short of delicious

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Chef’s Recipe | The Turks Head

Head Chef Chandra Mauli creates fabulous seasonal dishes using lots of wonderful local produce and has quickly gained an enviable reputation. He comes to the Turks Head with an award winning global profile. His training in his native India was in classic French cooking. He started his career under the guidance of Antonio Carluccio, becoming part of a team gaining accolades as one of the Top Ten Italian restaurants in India.

Following a move to England in the early 2000s his career lead him to different areas of the country, gaining local knowledge and understanding of the abundance of seasonal produce in the UK. During this time, which also included a stint at the famed Old Bridge at Huntingdon, he was able to progress through the kitchen ranks to Sous Chef at the Inn at Woburn, under a former Head Chef for HM the Queen.

His most recent position was as Head Chef at the Black Lion in the ever beautiful Long Melford, gaining a wellearned reputation for fantastic locally sourced dishes. This has been the perfect opportunity to immerse himself in the Suffolk countryside and the amazing local game in particular. His menus at The Turks Head will reflect his fabulous career and use the finest local ingredients.

Sutton Hoo Chicken Kiev, radicchio coleslaw, caper berries and parsley sauce INGREDIENTS Serves 2 2 Sutton Hoo chicken breasts For stuffing loaf sliced white bread 50g soft unsalted butter 1 egg, beaten 50g plain flour 4 garlic cloves 50g curly parsley 100g panko breadcrumbs For coleslaw 2 medium radicchio, shredded 2 red apples, sliced into thin batons 50g caper berries 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise

METHOD 1. Butterfly the chicken breast by cutting it open sideways and then gently flattening it with the back of a knife. Season it with salt and pepper. 2. To make stuffing put the sliced white bread (crust off, torn up), peeled garlic cloves, curly parsley (leaves only) and soft butter in a blender and mix to a coarse paste consistency. Season the mix with salt and pepper. 3. Put two tablespoons of the stuffing, in a line, down the centre of the butterflied chicken breast. Fold in the edges, slightly, down the long sides of the breast, to seal in the stuffing. Then roll it like a Swiss roll. Rest it for half an hour in the fridge. Season the plain flour. Dust the stuffed chicken breast with the flour, then egg wash it with a pastry brush and coat it with panko breadcrumbs. You may need to repeat egg wash and crumbs twice to get even coating. 4. For the coleslaw, mix shredded radicchio, sliced apple, caper berries, and thinly sliced red onion with mayonnaise, and season the mix.

For parsley sauce 50 grams curly parsley 2 shallots, finely chopped 300 ml double cream White wine – 100ml

5. To make parsley sauce, blanch the parsley in boiling water and immediately cool it down in iced cold water, to retain nice green colour. Blend it into a fine paste and set aside. Sauté the chopped shallots in a pan with a little butter. Add the white wine and reduce it by half. Add the double cream and gently simmer for 10 mins. Season it and strain the mixture. Put it aside to cool. Next mix the parsley paste and the cooled infused cream. Warm it through just before serving.

Maldon sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to season

6. Deep fry your stuffed chicken breast until golden brown. Then bake in the oven at 180 °C for 8 mins. Cut into thick slices and serve along with coleslaw and parsley sauce.

DOGS, MUDDY BOOTS AND MUDDY CHILDREN WELCOME Following extensive refurbishment and redevelopment, The Turks Head in Hasketon has now been open nearly three months and the reaction from our guests has been wonderful. We serve real ales, fantastic wine and above all delicious food. Through local suppliers we source the freshest ingredients which our chef uses to create a delicious ever changing seasonal menu. Our Sunday roast, served from 12 to 5pm, is extremely popular. The pub serves a frequently changing list of local cask ales from East Anglia’s wonderful breweries. Our wine list is extensive, from a wonderful house Merlot to a stunning Margaux.

The Turks Head, Low Road, Hasketon, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6JG | 01394 610343 | www.theturksheadhasketon.co.uk

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There is a saying that it is good to make changes from a position of strength and the popular Ufford Crown has done just that with a transforming refurbishment of its main dining room. Adrian Rawlinson visited to sample the new surroundings

it’s a family affair such a thing were to exist, candidates for an Ufford Crown golden loyalty card.

fter many recommendations eating at The Ufford Crown has long been on our ‘to do’ list. Since Max and Polly Durrant took over the pub five years ago it has established a reputation for excellent food and friendly service while still retaining its role as a great village pub. At an event a few weeks ago I met a couple who had lived in Ufford for 20 years and they told me that before Max and Polly took over they had only used the pub about three times in the previous 15 years. Now they say they visit three times a week such is their enthusiasm for the offering; high praise indeed and surely, if

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If you haven’t visited the Crown it is made up by three distinct areas comprising a light and airy central bar with additional dining areas off to the left and right. Although I hadn’t dined there before I had visited on a number of occasions and have always been struck by how flexible it is as a venue. The dining area to the left I have seen used comfortably as lunch time meeting room with buffet for well over a dozen, an evening private function for 30+ charity cyclists and set up for private dinners. Not only is the space flexible I am also assured that the same approach is apparent when it comes to catering with the team happy to arrange what suits its guests. Continuing the theme of flexibility the main dining area to the right of the bar – and the area recently remodelled and refurbished -has a variety of options from intimate meals for two through to larger parties. Before the recent refurbishment entry to the main dining area involved a curious diversion behind a bar area. This anomaly has now been resolved with the addition of a dedicated doorway, bar and beautifully tiled entrance area and,

in my opinion, the pub is far better for it. For those who know the Crown of old the light coloured walls of this area have now been replaced with opulent shades of green which contrast perfectly with the bare brickwork of the fireplace and the new warm hued leather upholstered seating. As we visited on a dark wet February evening we were immediately struck by the warmth of the lighting in the dining room against the deep inky darkness outside. As part of the refurb each table has been given its own pendant light ensuring excellent illumination to dine by without making the overall room too bright. The addition of candle lights on each table flickering in the immaculately polished glassware only added to the overall atmosphere. The family involvement in the pub doesn’t stop with Max and Polly. The driving force in the kitchen is Will Hardiman who just happens to be Polly’s brother. Will earnt his culinary stripes in London training at Westminster before going on to cook at Middle Temple Hall, the RAC Club (Pall Mall), The Bleeding Heart in Farringdon, Coq d’Argent and Bank. Will has a strong British French

Dining Review | The Ufford Crown influence in his cooking and although the essence of the food at the Crown is quality rustic pub food, and his steaks reportedly have numerous fans, the a la carte options show his depth of skill and knowledge and, as we were to discover, the ability to surprise. Keen to return to Suffolk Will worked at The Station Hotel in Framlingham for four years before teaming up with Polly and Max who himself has a fine London hospitality pedigree running the Bull in Highgate and Running Footman in Mayfair. While there is a core menu in place at the Crown throughout the week visitors can expect to see changes depending on the day they visit and between lunches and supper. The Sunday supper menu, which was our choice, offered five ‘Sunday roast’ options with only the deletion of a couple of non- roast main menu options. For starters we had a choice of ten dishes and much deliberation ensued. The Crown mezze of olives, homemade hummus and taramasalata tempted me greatly as did the homemade caramelised onion Scotch egg. My wife pondered smoked salmon terrine, the pork rillettes and we both nearly plumped for the shared baked whole Pont-l’Eveque with homemade cheese straws however having spied the main course options we thought we better give ourselves a chance of leaving room for them. Instead Lesley opted for roast tomato and garlic soup which absolutely divine and I went for ½ dozen English snails that swam in an unctuous sea of garlic butter and parsley. The choice of our main courses was comparatively straight forward. It was a foul night and we wanted comfort. Once I had spied the menu I didn’t even need to ask my good lady what her choice would be. A huge fan of lamb the prospect of trying it in a new way I knew would just be too much for her and so it was she chose the lamb, leek and raisin pie with mash, greens and jus. I had flirted briefly with the idea of the roast rare Ketley beef but seeing it served braised in a beef and chestnut mushroom stew with thyme dumplings made my decision an easy one. These were both substantial dishes but presented with care and style. Each plate was excellent with a delightful depth of

flavour. The crust of the pie was delicate, without being thin, and skilfully cooked. The accompanying vegetables could not have been any fresher or more perfect; still al dente and packed with flavour. My dish was a revelation and had me reaching for the menu. As I cut into my dumpling, beautifully light with a satisfying crust, I was greeted by a centre of slow cooked pulled meat. The menu told me this was venison which I had totally missed when ordering and is honestly one of the nicest culinary surprises I had had in a long while. Without any need, and with shared comments of “next week we fast” we, after a short break, indulged further with a vanilla crème brulee and chocolate brownie with boozy cherries and vanillas

ice cream. The cherries were a great addition cutting through the richness of the brownie. In all we had an excellent evening. The food was without fault, the service spot on. Alex, who looked after us on the evening, is a force of nature meeting, greeting, organising and sharing his genuine passion for wine. If like us you haven’t visited before you’ve missed a treat. If you are already a fan we think you’ll like the changes.

INFORMATION The Ufford Crown High Street, Ufford IP13 6EL 01394 461030 www.theuffordcrown.com

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Fynn Valley

The Fox

The Turks Head

Open to everyone, not just golfers, this is the place you bring your family and friends for a wide range of tempting meals prepared by our talented chefs. Enjoy a home made bar meal or daily special in the cosy Courtyard Bar, utilising great local produce. Al fresco dining in the sheltered Courtyard is a popular option. Sunday Lunches are served in The Terrace overlooking the golf course, all freshly roasted on the day and children eat free! The spacious Valley Room is perfect for large family celebrations. Full details of our menus and offers can be found on our website.

Imagine a chocolate box style village pub, beaming with pinkness, beautiful tranquil gardens and flowers around the door. Add a loyal and friendly clientele and great food and you’ll wish you had discovered us sooner. Fine locally sourced food is offered seven days a week, all day at weekends and this is complimented by an ever changing range of guest ales and wines. Food offers are available throughout the week.

At The Turks Head we serve local ales, fantastic wines & locally sourced, beautifully executed food. We have an exciting and ever changing menu. We welcome dogs, muddy boots and muddy children.

Open: Open every lunchtime and Tuesday – Saturday evenings.

Open: Monday to Saturday 11am to 11pm Sunday 12 noon to 10.30pm Food served 7 days a week

Open: Sunday to Thursday 10am to 11pm, Friday to Saturday 10am to 12 midnight, Sunday 11am to 8pm

Fynn Valley Golf Club, Witnesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9JA

The Street, Newbourne, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4NY

Low Road, Hasketon, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6JG

01473 785202 restaurant@fynn-valley.co.uk www.fynn-valley.co.uk

01473 736307 fox@debeninns.co.uk www.debeninns.co.uk

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The Angel

The Peacock Inn

The Middleton Bell

Using the best local ingredients from the excellent producers on our doorstep, we prepare great tasty food here on the premises and aim sell it to you at a reasonable price. Mon-Fri we offer a choice of tasty home cooked lunches for £5, in addition to our full menu. Sunday roasts and our homemade burgers are a speciality. We are equally proud of our drinks offering with 6 real ales (listed in the 2013 CAMRA Good Beer Guide), draught Suffolk Cyder & lagers, and East Anglia’s widest range of spirits with over 220 gins.

Situated opposite the picturesque bridge in the village of Chelsworth, The Peacock is a traditional half-timbered 14th century Inn, with cosy log fires and three rosette silver accommodation. Perfectly positioned for touring, walking and cycling in the beautiful surrounding countryside. Offering a selection of real ales and seasonal homemade food. Try our Sunday roast in a relaxed atmosphere, bookings advisable, dogs welcome.

Set in the beautiful village of Middleton the award winning Value Pub of the Year 2012 Bell Inn offers top quality food using the best local produce at prices that ensure you will want to return again and again. Dine in the garden, traditional bar area or the beamed restaurant and enjoy home cooked food and ales directly from the cask. The Bell is the perfect venue to meet friends and family.

Open: Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 11pm. Sunday, 12pm to 6pm (Food served 12pm to 2.30pm and 6pm to 9pm daily)

Open: Bar: Monday 6pm to 11pm, Tuesday to Friday – Lunch, 12 noon to 3pm, Evening, 6pm to 11pm, Saturday: 12 noon – midnight. Sunday: 12 noon to 10.30pm Food served Tuesday – Sunday Booking advisable please call for details

Open: Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 3pm and 5pm to close. Open all day at weekends Theatre Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4NE (Just off the Market Hill) 01394 383808 mail@theangelwoodbridge.co.uk www.theangelwoodbridge.co.uk 54

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37 The Street, Chelsworth, Suffolk, IP7 7HU 01449 743952 wilcri@aol.com www.thepeacockchelsworth.com

Mothers Day is 6th March and we will be serving our fabulous Sunday roast. We will make sure it is a special occasion.

The Street, Middleton, Suffolk, IP17 3NN 01728 648286

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Sibton White Horse

Ufford Park

Butt & Oyster

A 16th century unspoilt destination inn set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. A memorable experience is waiting at The Good Pub Guide’s Suffolk Dining Pub of the Year 2016.’ Relax with a pint of local cask beer or a glass of wine beside the log burner and absorb the atmosphere and charm of such a wonderful building. Indulge in our delicious thoughtfully crafted menu. Built upon local, seasonal ingredients we offer an easy and unpretentious service, grounded in the tradition of the English inn.

Open every day, The Park Restaurant provides a choice of three-course meals. We offer a relaxed atmosphere, local produce and have a seasonally-changing menu. Enjoy Mother’s Day or Easter Sunday Lunch with us from £16.95 per person. Joining us this Mother’s Day is local Saxophonist, so you can sit back and enjoy the mellow sounds of jazz from 12pm until 4pm. All party sizes can be accommodated. Open to all; non-members welcome.

The Butt & Oyster is one of the best known public houses in Suffolk renowned for its good beer, good food and great views. As you eat watch the changing tides on traditional timeless shores. Understand an artist’s inspiration with Thames barges, swans and the river, enjoying the finest Suffolk ales whilst being tempted by the wonderful aromas which welcome you. Food offers are available throughout the week. See our website for details of our menus.

Open: Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 9.30pm

Open: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 11pm. Sunday, 12pm to 10.30pm Food served 7 days a week

Open: 12pm to 2.30pm Tuesday to Saturday, 6.30pm to 11pm. Monday to Saturday 12pm to 3pm, 6.45pm to 10.30pm Sunday Halesworth Road, Sibton, Nr. Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2JJ

Yarmouth Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1QW

Pin Mill, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1JW

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Arlingtons

The Coach & Horses

The Fountain

Buzzing brasserie style restaurant with café bar set within the building converted from Arlingtons Ballroom. The perfect venue to catch up with friends, celebrate special occasions or talk business; taking advantage of free WiFi, air-printing and charging sockets at gallery tables. French style menu served in typical informal Brasserie manner offering a large selection of freshly prepared Suffolk reared meat dishes and vegetarian choices, plus fish and shellfish from sustainable sources. Takeaway deli, breakfast from 8am, light meals and homemade cakes throughout the day.

The Coach & Horses located just outside of Woodbridge, has extremely good access to the A12 with ample parking. Originally a staging inn or coach house, it’s historical role is equally well served today providing great family food. We offer a great combination of quality, value and atmosphere that the Deben Inns are renowned for. Food offers are available throughout the week. See our website for details.

Located in the lovely old village of Tuddenham St Martin, three miles north of Ipswich, informal bistro style restaurant set in an oldie worldy 16th century country pub with great food, great service and great value. Full A La Carte menu plus set price menus; two courses £14.95, three courses £17.95. Current specials always included on the website. Sunday lunch served 12 noon to 7pm. Covered heated patio and spacious beer garden.

Open: Monday to Sunday, 8am to 10pm

Open: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 11pm Sunday, 12 noon to 10.30pm Food served 7 days a week

Open: Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 2pm and 6pm to 9pm. Saturday, 12 noon to 2pm and 6pm to 9.30pm. Sunday, 12pm to 7pm

13 Museum Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1HE

Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1PD

The Street, Tuddenham St. Martin, IP6 9BT

01473 230293 enquiries@arlingtonsbrasserie.co.uk www.arlingtonsbrasserie.co.uk

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01473 785377 fountainpub@btconnect.com www.tuddenhamfountain.co.uk

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SPRING INTO SAUVIGNON Despite the icy winds and occasional dusting of sleet, the garden has been suggesting – since mid-January, that spring is just around the corner. Thus have I been lulled into believing that it is time to review Sauvignon Blanc – spring’s very own grape variety. I can’t recall the first Sauvignon Blanc that I ever drank, but I do remember my first encounter with an ‘oaked’ Sauvignon from California. It was in the 1970s, a decade after pioneering US wine-grower Robert Mondavi decided to create a brand called Fumé Blanc, which gave this Sauvignon a rather tenuous veneer of respectability (or so he thought) by associating it with the Loire Valley appellation of Pouilly Fumé. Mondavi fermented this wine dry, before putting it into barrels to give it a broader palate and just a whiff of smoke, or fumé, which helped to differentiate it from the sweeter style of Sauvignon that the Americans apparently enjoy, and which Mondavi also makes. (It would seem that England and America are separated not only by the same language, but also by their palates). The appetisingly fresh charm of Sauvignon makes it at home in nearly every wine-producing country and region of the world and – apart from the grand, oaked, dry whites and world-famous ‘stickies’ of Bordeaux – this vibrancy of style is very representative of the variety. I suspect, however, that it is this very edginess which has kept Sauvignon among the runners-up in the league of favourites – lagging behind the likes of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. But Marlborough, in New Zealand’s South Island, has led a very fierce counter-attack and has put Sauvignon right back in the picture by producing a style which is instantly recognisable and making it a brand in its own right. This is the result not only of

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geography – the latitude, altitude, orientation and soil of the vineyards themselves – but also of their yields and canopy-management which dictate the levels of ripeness in the grapes at harvest-time. It is a permutation of all these that influence the grape’s flavours, and that’s just the vine-growing element of the equation. Take into account all the wine-making variables in the cellar, and it is hardly surprising that this delicate grape can differ so much stylistically. And just when you thought you had come to terms with New Zealand’s ‘signature’ variety from Marlborough, I might suggest you try a Hawkes Bay Sauvignon – with its broader-flavoured, peachy-styled, European character, from the warmer North Island. This goes exceptionally well with grilled fish, whilst its popular, southern sibling makes a terrific aperitif as well an excellent accompaniment to salads and chicken. I encourage you to explore! Towards the end of January, I visited what has become the source of my favourite ‘junior’ red, Le P’tit Spencer from Spencer La Pujade in the Corbières region of France – somewhere isolated between Narbonne and Carcassonne, easily accessible by autoroute but, when travelling via local byways, seemingly the deep outback. Historically, the Corbières has produced red wines which have been as tough as old boots, with apparently little or no concession to the fact that half the world, rather depressingly, just wants to drink Merlot. But, as in all regions, there are those who are more inspired: who are prepared to challenge the status quo and to stand up and be counted. One such is Sébastien Bonneaud in Ferrals-les-Corbières.

The estate is owned by a city financier, but run by Sébastien – a moustachioed, beret-wearing, rugby-fanatic giant of a man. His well-ordered winery – an ancient barn-like building in the village – is lined with the usual stainless-steel vats, with just a handful of new oak barrels at one end. But the real magic, the soul of the operation, only becomes apparent when you leave the winery and drive up into the vineyards. There, stretched out in a vast bowl as far as the tree-lined horizon, are 35 hectares of vines, some of which are very old and some of which are relatively young, arranged in a vineyard patchwork entirely bordered by trees, wild asparagus bushes, cistus – the ‘garrigue’. In the middle is an ancient, nowdeserted homestead, with neither water nor electricity but with doors, windows and shutters still intact. The vineyards are planted to a mixture of the region’s varieties; Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The oldest block of Grenache is ‘listed’ – one of very few with a preservation order on it – and was originally planted in such a way as to allow space for a horse to pull a harrow not only up and down the rows, but across them every-which-way too. This natural amphitheatre comprises clay/limestone soils and Aeolean sands – atypical for the Corbières – which introduce a subtle, soft-fruit character to the wines, making them altogether more user-friendly than some of the more leathery offerings grown just a stone’s throw away. Worthy of your consideration at a very modest £7.50 a bottle, with a label to make you smile, and flavours to bridge the gap between the slough of winter and the (real) onset of spring.

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ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS? With a very early Easter this year it seems strange that as I write this piece Christmas and New Year can still just be seen in the rear view mirror. Many who chose to go with a ‘dry January’ either for charity or just for personal well-being could now be faced with more abstinence as the traditional time of self-restraint – lent – is upon on us so I wondered if some of you might be suffering from withdrawal symptoms. Although I must stress I have no medical qualifications of any description, it does occur to me that this type of activity might just be diametrically opposed to binge drinking. And if that is bad for you……. well I hope you can see where I am coming from as a non-participant. However I wasn’t really thinking of withdrawal symptoms along those lines, it was more in the form of a quiz which tickled my fancy. Something else that we tend to do at Christmas and then give up for the rest of the year. So, for those who think your grey cells may have been improved by clean living this year thus far see how you perform by answering the six questions set out opposite. They all relate to terminology associated with antique furniture. Once you have completed the quiz, read on and you will see that there is a suitable prize up for grabs.

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Anyway, here is your test... 1. A type of French armchair _ _ U _ _ _ _ _ 2. A straight grained hardwood _ _ _ O _ _ _ _ 3. A moulding often used on glazed bookcases _ _ _ R _ _ _ _ 4. A famous English cabinet maker _ _ _ _ _ _ / _ _ E _ _ _ _ _ 5. A geometrical inlaid design _ _ _ Q _ _ _ _ _ 6. An ornamental wood or metal upstand _ _ _ _ _ _ Y In the best spirit of ignoring self-denial I will award a bottle of wine to the person who correctly answers the quiz. (Terms and Conditions will no doubt apply and the self-appointed Judge’s decision will be final.) Responses can be sent to jwn@nsf.co.uk and in the event of more than one correct answer being submitted, a winner will be drawn at random from all correct entries. Happy Easter to you all.

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Often the epicentre of modern living a kitchen has become far more than just a food preparation area. With that in mind Essential Suffolk discovers some of the trends to look out for if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning anew kitchen in 2016 Essential SUFFOLK

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TRADITIONAL LINES There are often two camps in kitchen design preference â&#x20AC;&#x201C; traditional or modern, however as we look at the styling ahead, traditional lines major on the bold but leave some of the more intricate details behind. Modern living leaves little time for unnecessary maintenance and elaborate detail can often mean just one thing; more cleaning. Heavy traditional looks will appear even more defined, less fussy and generally cleaner and clearer.

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THOROUGHLY MODERN High gloss, sleek finishes remain a key trend for 2016 with a minimalist utilitarian feel and plenty of brushed steel and other metallic elements. Stone floors, mineral shades and straight lines complete the look while laminate makes a comeback, this time on walls.

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KEEP CALM Colour schemes will remain calm and muted. Greys, taupes, sage greens and duck egg blues retain popularity along with all shades of white and cream. Natural wood stays at the lighter end of the scale with painted cabinets still adding attractive contrasts or used for the full scheme.

Shaker style bespoke kitchen in calming pale green Anglia Factors

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OPEN-PLAN Wherever you can, open up your living space. Smaller kitchens take on a whole new identity when cleverly opened up, even if only partially. Using a breakfast bar or island to divide the living space choose different floor textures to suit the functions of each living zone. Larger schemes may allow for lounging as well as dining space alongside the more practical kitchen area, ensuring cooking and entertaining can be fully enjoyed.

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The iconic KitchenAid 4.8l Artisan Stand Mixer in Candy Apple £399 Ruby & Scarlet

CLEVER CORNERS FOR CLUTTER

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There’s more to store away than ever in our kitchens and as multi-use spaces we also need to plan for less obvious functions like phone charging, internet access and laptop space. High-tech accessories and our growing collections of gadgets need suitably accessible places to live.

White gloss handleless kitchen units Samuel David Construction Clever storage solutions from Orwells

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STOCKISTS Anglia Factors 34 Gloster Road, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich. T: 01473 610192 www.angliafactors.co.uk Debenvale The Granary, Rendlesham Mews, Rendesham. T: 01394 421214 www.debenvale.com Neptune 43 – 45 St Andrew’s St South, Bury St Edmunds. T: 01284 731025 www.neptuneburystedmunds.com Orwells Furniture 497 – 499 Wherstead Road, Ipswich. T: 01473 680091 www.orwellsfurniture.co.uk Ruby & Scarlet 48-50 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe. T: 01394 285378 www.rubyandscarlet.com Samuel David Construction Ltd 1 Quayside, Woodbridge. T: 01394 780045 / 07889 129746 www.samueldavidconstruction.co.uk Wood Farm Kitchens The Old Barn, Wood Farm, Helmingham Road, Otley. T: 01473 890122 www.woodfarmkitchens.co.uk Woodbridge Interiors Smithfield, Melton Road, Woodbridge. T: 01394 386390 www.woodbridgeinteriors.co.uk Wren Kitchens Ransomes Europark Ipswich IP3 9SN. www.wrenkitchens.com

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Today our range is bigger than ever with bespoke timber windows and doors which combine the natural charm and beauty of timber with durability and performance. The range of paint finishes has grown too, to include gentle pastel shades that provide the perfect complement to traditional brick and render. For customers wishing to achieve an ultra modern look we offer a range of high end aluminum doors and windows. Pop in to one of our three showrooms and take a closer look at the build quality and stylish designs along with beautifully-crafted door and window furniture. Our trained staff will help you find what you’re looking for, provide practical advice, and indicative costs.

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Gilman-Earle Design has been creating stunning gardens throughout East Anglia for the last fifteen years. Essential Suffolk talked to owner William about the plans for the future

n many ways you might say William Gilman-Earle was always destined to become a garden designer – because ‘green fingers’ are in the family. His great grandfather, G.H.Berry wrote a book on gentians and created the National Collection at the Royal Horticultural Society’s flagship garden at Wisley. His grandmother painted exquisite colour watercolour plates for her father’s book and as a child William loved nothing better than pottering around her garden learning about plants and alpines. As a result of her expertise in propagation and breeding there’s even a primula that bears his name! But William’s path took him on a slightly different route, after leaving school he studied at Otley College and then went on to Pershore College in the Cotswolds, where he gained a distinction in landscape design and technology. There he worked on numerous gardens including features at the Chelsea Flower Show, and the renovation of a hidden garden at Leigh House in Bristol that was originally designed by the very famous 18th century landscape

gardener Humprey Rempton who was contemporary with Capabilty Brown. But his love of Suffolk, he was born and bred in Waldringfield, brought him home and over the last fifteen years he has developed a business that’s flourished thanks to their integrity, creativity, artistic skills, perfectionism and love of plants. Every project is carefully created in house from survey, computer aided plans to construction and planting a very close watchful eye is kept on every project to ensure every last detail of the plan is translated into creating a lush stunning exterior space for his clients. It’s been a great success, his business has grown through word of mouth and has included everything from rooftop gardens and small terraced spaces to large estates and anything in between. He’s recently been commissioned to design a substantial garden in Suffolk and is currently doing a lot of work for people who’ve got second homes in places like Orford, Aldeburgh.

The company creates everything you could possibly need from a garden including specially built structures, opensided loggia’s, trellising, garden rooms, sheds, arbours and hard landscaping right through to planting schemes. Everything is tailor made for the client whether they want an instant garden, a low maintenance garden or want to do all the planting themselves. Gilman-Earle’s excellent reputation has spread so far and demand has increased so much that the company has recently taken a new office space. “Having worked from home or a number of years it was time to expand we now have a dedicated office to work from with professional computer aided design software which speeds up the design process,” said William. The company also goes to great lengths to source the best quality materials and plants using local suppliers, growers and Nurseries where possible. All work is completed to the highest possible standards giving clients the peace of mind that their dream garden space will become a reality for them to use to relax in and enjoy.

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NEW YORK HIGH LINE Sometimes we need to think again about our gardens and outside areas and consider how plants can make even desolate areas look modern, attractive and up to date. Catharine Howard takes a look at how cutting edge landscape design can transform even urban environments warehouse and industry. Long redundant, it was due for demolition as a site of dereliction, seeded with native wind-blown plants and household escapes. Then morphing into a lost urban space given over to the graffiti artist and students, it had its’ fans and an effective pressure group. Things happen fast in NY, the line was saved and funds raised. A firm of Landscape Architects, James Corner Field Operations, commissioned a planting plan from the ubiquitous Oudolf. The brief was to come up with a plant mix that looked as much like the old spontaneous flora as possible that was colourful and ornamental. The mix he developed was approximately onehalf native species with a heavy reliance on shrubs and grasses. This echoes the perennial-rich grasslands that establish on abandoned agricultural land throughout the US. There was a lot to choose from – the native flora of America adds up to something in the region of 17,000 vascular plants that flourish and grow in all the different climates and terrain that spread across the continent.

very twenty years or so landscape design puts something truly revolutionary into the public domain. For instance, The Landschaftspark in Duisburg-Meiderich, Germany, designed in 1991 by Latz & Partners. Set in an abandoned coal and steel production plant, the concept for this site was to embrace the industrial past and preserve as much of it as possible. The living green walls of Japan and Paris are another, as is the climbingplant-draped massive pergola of Zurich’s MFO Park. In the way that the 66

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rag trade leaps on a Gaultier catwalk design and deconstructs and re-sews for shallower pockets, these landscape influences percolate down. They affect the way we look at things, the plantings we choose and our approach to nature. All of us garden makers are moulded by change and it is a good idea to keep a close eye on innovation and so I present you this month with the High Line in New York City. This was a rusty high rise railway line built to carry animal carcases and other freight in from ships unloading at docks on the Hudson to

We in the UK by contrast, have less than 3,000 native species so it is not surprising that we have begun to borrow very heavily from the American palette of meadow plants. They have been brought over to Britain and bred up into major cultivation, with a new repertoire of plants becoming familiar: veronicastrums, eupatoriums and sanguisorbas amongst them. The knockon effect of this is the growing popularity of late season perennials that are a far cry from the nostalgic cottage garden plantings of my childhood. Back on the High Line in late summer this means there is plenty of colour – with a good deal of yellow presented by

Gardening Rudbeckias, Heleniums and Helianthus – all natives of East Coast woodland edge. Then there are the familiar cone-headed flowers of the Echniceas flowering in pink and white abundance. Later in the season the grasses take over, weaving a flowery grid through the desiccating perennial flower-heads. Other areas are planted with a shrub and perennial combination that mimics the next stage of the succession process in plant establishment. Grasses give way to woody plants which take their nutrients and shade them out. The design follows a planting pattern where open meadow blends into semi open woodland. This gives onto a fuller woodland area of dense, small trees with under-planting to envelop the visitor. It lends itself to winter structure and vibrant autumn leaf colour. Sumachs and multi stemmed snowy mespilus show attractive stems in deep winter. So today the High Line elevated walkway runs between – and though – buildings which are in mid-change from noisy industry to upmarket residential. Sprinkled along the way are cafes,

environment. In turn good planting lifts the soul and causes vandalism and crime to reduce. This almost sounds like a fantastic statement but at a conference I attended last year on ‘Greening the Grey’, hosted by Sheffield University a series of practitioners: architects, urban designers, groundsmen all gave out this message.

performing spaces, sun loungers and loads of places to sit. Mid-day they are all taken, for the aerial park is a very popular spot to relax in or promenade. The railway line goes from the meatpacking district to a zone of redevelopment by the river where a run-down neighbourhood has been taken over by cranes and men in hard hats. Gentrification walks hand in hand with an improved landscape

Investment in greening up gets nothing like the funding that goes into building works and roads. This is all part of a bigger debate to do with climate change and the urgent need for more people with the right skills, to manage the living landscape of our towns and cities. With ever more people becoming city dwellers, attractive green spaces become ever more vital – they are indeed ‘the lungs of the city’. INFORMATION Catharine Howard is a gardener, writer and gardening coach with many years’ experience in creating and renovating gardens. For a consultation or garden design contact her at www.thegardeningcoach.co.uk

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THE RISE OF SOLAR WATER HEATING With the recent cut in the Feed in Tariff for electricity generating Solar Photovoltaic (PV) installations, Solar Water Heating (Solar Thermal) systems are experiencing a rise in popularity. What is Solar Thermal? Solar Thermal systems capture the free heat from the sun and use it to heat up water for use in the home. It’s a simple process: l Panels on your roof absorb heat from the sun – they are known as the collector l The water in the panels heats up l This hot water is pumped through a coil in your hot water cylinder l Which transfers the heat to the water in the hot water cylinder What are the benefits? l Hot water throughout the year. The system works all year round, though you’ll need to heat the water further with a boiler or immersion heater during the winter months

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Reduced energy bills. Sunlight is free, so once you’ve paid for the initial installation your hot water costs will be reduced Lower carbon footprint. Solar hot water is a green, renewable heating system and can reduce your carbon dioxide emissions

How much does it cost? The cost of installing a solar thermal system will depend on the type and quality of the panels and how easy it is to integrate into your existing plumbing system. The cost of installing a typical solar water heating system is £3,000 – £5,000. How much can I save? Sunlight is free, so once the system is installed, your hot water costs will be greatly reduced. Savings of £65 – £125 per annum are usual. Also, solar thermal systems are eligible for the Government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme which is paid for seven years. Annual payments from the RHI can range from £195 to £470 depending on the size of the system and number of occupants. Get ready for Summer.

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Guide Price £525,000

This magnificent country home needs to be viewed to appreciate the high specification interior and the stunning setting within uniquely private grounds of 10 acres sts. The property benefits from seven en-suite bedrooms plus a two bedroom annexe and many rooms overlook the main pond. Luxury kitchen/breakfast room, four impressive reception rooms, seven en-suites, triple garage with the annexe above. EPC Rating D & A. Contact: Woodbridge office

This well appointed four bedroom home in the tranquil in the tranquil village of Shottisham has an adjoining one bedroom annexe and is well positioned in a large mature plot. Spacious bright accommodation with hall, downstairs shower/cloakroom, recently refurbished kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, conservatory, sitting room with fireplace and doors to the garden. Self contained annexe: sitting room, kitchen, double bedroom, shower room. Double garage & outbuildings. EPC E/D. Contact: Woodbridge office

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Guide Price: £795,000

This sunny, five bedroomed home is in a highly regarded area with good access to the town’s schools and amenities.The property occupies a private corner plot and is set in gardens of approximately one third of an acre. Accommodation comprises: entrance hall, three receptions, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, integral double garage, five bedrooms, en-suite, family bathroom, gas central heating. EPC D. Contact: Woodbridge office

Situated in the pretty Medieval village of Coddenham overlooking uninterrupted countryside with grounds extending to approximately half an acre. Accommodation comprises: spacious entrance hall with galleried landing above, cloakroom, bespoke Kestrel kitchen/breakfast room, drawing room, music room, dining room, boot room, utility & store rooms, five bedrooms (two en-suite shower rooms) & family bathroom. Outside are beautifully landscaped south facing gardens with pond, vegetable beds & stocked borders, sheltered patio areas, a double garage & workshop/log store. EPC – G. Contact: Ipswich office

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Guide Price: £510,000

Two adjoining Grade II Listed cottage offering extensive living accommodation ideal for the extended family with self-contained cottage. Bell Cottage offers: kitchen/breakfast room, living room, landing, two bedrooms, bathroom & separate cloakroom. Oak cottage accommodation comprises: living room, cellar/study, lobby, utility, kitchen/breakfast room, five bedrooms & family bathroom. Outside there are beautiful gardens, currently divided mainly laid to lawn & planted with a variety of flowering bulbs, feature pond, covered seating area & sheltered patio. EPC – Exempt. Contact Ipswich office

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Guide Price: £575,000

A beautifully positioned three bedroom bungalow situated within the popular village of Brightwell enjoying fabulous views over its own lake & surrounding countryside. Approaching the property through the electric gates, the accommodation which is flexible in its use & could provide a self-contained annexe comprising: entrance hall, sitting room, living room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, master bedroom with dressing room & en-suite, two further bedrooms & family bathroom.The Grounds extend to approx 2 acres (sts), with gardens, double garage and detached studio. EPC – E. Contact: Ipswich office

4 Great Colman Street, Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2AD T: 01473 289700 E: ipswich@fineandcountry.com

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Orford – Landmark House with Coastal Views Grade II Listed house with panoramic views over the River Ore, Orford Ness and sea beyond. 3 reception rooms. Fine conservatory. Impressive kitchen/breakfast/living room. 7 bedrooms. 3 bath/shower rooms. Flexible use first floor annexe flat. Garaging. Heated swimming pool. Part walled garden & grounds of about 1 acre (sts).

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Holbrook – Classic Former Rectory A handsome Grade II listed Georgian former rectory with classically proportioned rooms in a secluded village setting. 3 principal reception rooms. 44’ kitchen/dining room. 6 bedrooms. 3 bath/shower rooms. Annexe function rooms. Cart lodge garaging & domestic stores. Gardens and grounds of 2.25 acres (sts).

Guide £1,650,000

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CHESTNUT COTTAGE FACTS LOCATION: WESTLETON GUIDE PRICE: £450,000 AGENT: CLARKE & SIMPSON

HERITAGE COAST COTTAGE Suffolk is blessed with picture postcard villages and Westleton is very much a prime location for those wanting to live or have a holiday home close to the Heritage Coast. Dunwich, Aldeburgh, Southwold, Thorpeness, Minsmere and Snape are all within a few miles as is Darsham and Saxmundham with rail links to London. Chestnut Cottage, a beautiful period property with calm white interiors, is in the heart of this lovely village and is within easy walking distance of the village store and Post Office, as well as the White Horse Inn and The Westleton Crown, which is well known for its excellent food.

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With three double bedrooms this semi-detached cottage offers excellently maintained accommodation over two floors including a sitting room with wood burning stove, dining room, handbuilt kitchen, sunroom, utility room and downstairs shower room. On the first floor there’s also an additional bathroom and a shower room. The kitchen is a particular feature of the cottage – fitted with an impressive, bespoke range of high and low level wall units in white with wooden work surfaces above and incorporating a Butler-style sink.

There’s also space and plumbing for an electric oven with extractor fan above, integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer. No less impressive is the garden which has been landscaped by the current owner and includes delightful patio areas and beds. In addition is a recently renovated, good-sized garage.

INFORMATION Clarke & Simpson 01728 724200 To see more pictures of this property visit www.essentialsuffolk.com/property

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Two adjoining period cottages which have recently been extensively and thoughtfully refurbished Each cottage has a Living Room and fitted Kitchen-Dining Room with access out to the garden, 2 Bedrooms and a Bathroom Each property has two designated parking spaces and a garden, yet to be landscaped, enclosed by timber fencing at the rear. EPC Band C Offers around £225,000 and £215,000 respectively

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This stunning detached family home lies close to Ipswich Sports Centre and is set within wonderful grounds which extend to approximately a third of an acre. An attractive, detached period cottage situated in an elevated position with views over the surrounding farmland, in its own gardens extending to just under half an acre.

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Guide Price £597,500 Christchurch Park

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Guide Price £675,000 Bromeswell

A picturesque farmhouse believed to date from the 1600s retaining many fine original features situated on the outskirts of this small village within a short drive of Woodbridge.

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4 bedrooms 3 receptions rooms Kitchen/breakfast room 2 bath/shower rooms Many period features Close to Melton railway station Overlooks farmland to front EPC Rating E

Guide Price £595,000

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beautifully presented, Victorian, semi-detached house situated in a most sought after location close to Christchurch Park and within walking distance of Ipswich School.

• Three principal reception rooms • Kitchen/breakfast/family room • Utility room, ground floor shower room • Large cellar with cinema room, study & play room • Attractive west facing gardens • Garage and parking • EPC Rating E

Guide Price £625,000

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WIMBLEDON HOUSE FACTS LOCATION: IPSWICH | GUIDE PRICE: £950,000 | AGENT: FENN WRIGHT

Wimbledon House is a five bedroom family home in one of the most sought after areas of Ipswich offering a modern space with real style.

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Situated on a private road just off Constitution Hill, in a secluded setting, this property has a contemporary feel with spacious and light accommodation and a garden that extends to a third of an acre. The interior has been designed to the highest standards with a bespoke Orwell's kitchen with integrated appliances, Orwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fitted wardrobes to the dressing room, quality sanitary ware, walnut internal doors, underfloor heating and bi-fold doors leading out to the rear decking. Wimbledon House has an impressive reception hall with the sitting room and dining room either side. Beyond the hallway is an impressive open plan kitchen/dining/family area.

The kitchen is comprehensively fitted in range oak and walnut units under a granite and glass worktop.There is also a utility room and separate study. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, the family bathroom and ensuite to the guest bedroom. From the landing a further flight of stairs lead up to the master suite. The master bedroom has a double aspect and opens out onto a dressing room to the front of the property with fitted wardrobes to one wall as well as a walk in wardrobe. Complementing the master suite is a luxury fitted bathroom with walk in shower, separate bath, wc and pedestal wash hand basin.

Outside Wimbledon House has a brick paved driveway which provides ample off road parking, an integral double garage with twin up and over doors and access to the lift shaft. The rear garden is also superbly secluded by a variety of mature trees and features a raised timber decked area ideal for al fresco dining. There are also lawns, a covered patio and a childrens play area.

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SPACIOUS HOME TO FUEL THE IMAGINATION TAMARISK FACTS LOCATION: WALBERSWICK GUIDE PRICE: £850,000 AGENT: FLICK & SON

Walberswick is one of the most soughtafter areas to have a home in Suffolk. Tamarisk takes you to the heart of this beautiful part of the Heritage Coast. This fine Victorian village house overlooks The Green and lies just a few hundred yards from both the Blyth estuary and the beach within the conservation area. It’s one of an attractive mixture of cottages on the end of a row known locally as Dunwich View as there are great views of the coastline towards Dunwich, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Tamarisk has four to five bedrooms in total, two reception rooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and breakfast room with Aga and a conservatory

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leading out to a spacious garden to both side and rear in this beautiful location. There is great potential to either extend or remodel the layout of the property given the size of the garden, subject to the usual planning consent. There is even more to Tamarisk than initially meets the eye. A later extension to the home has added considerably to the amount of living space as well as a downstairs bedroom with ensuite shower room. The kitchen leads out onto an attractive covered courtyard area to the rear. From the courtyard you can access the garden, a further store/utility room and rear entrance to an integral garage. Three good-sized bedrooms upstairs are accompanied by a study which could also be used as an additional bedroom.

Richard Brown from agents Flick & Son said: “The position of this lovely home could hardly be better and what is really exciting is that Tamarisk has the potential to be even more special. It is one of those properties that can really fuel the imagination.” Walberswick has long been a magnet for artists and and remains a highly desirable village to live in. Tamarisk fits perfectly into its surroundings.

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Laxfield, Nr Framlingham £875,000

Parham, Nr Framlingham £625,000

An attractive and substantial Listed farmhouse located in a standalone position with two bedroom annexe and mature grounds extending to 2½ acres. hall, snug, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, scullery and cloakroom. Master bedroom suite, 3 further double bedrooms and bathroom. 2 attic bedrooms. Wonderful lawned garden with swimming pool. outbuildings including former stables, stores and cart lodges. Ref: P5230

A beautifully presented former farm house standing prominently within the village of Parham in grounds of 1½ acres. Reception room, open plan kitchen/breakfast room, vaulted sitting room, dining room, drawing room, study, cloakroom and utility room. 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Attic room. Garaging, stores and studio. Ample oﬀ-road parking. ePC = e Ref: P5411

Westleton £450,000

Benhall £315,000

An impressive three bedroom period cottage situated in a very prominent position within this most desirable village, close to the heritage Coast. Sitting room, dining room, sunroom, kitchen, utility room and downstairs shower room. Three first floor double bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. Large garage and landscaped rear garden. ePC = e Ref: P5445

A detached cottage, now requiring modernisation and refurbishment, with gardens of nearly half an acre, in the popular village of Benhall Green. Porch, entrance hall, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, study/bedroom, former annexe and bathroom. 2 double bedrooms and bathroom. Former cartlodge, stable, stores, garage and workshop. ePC = F Ref: P5431

Parham, Nr Framlingham £265,000

Framlingham £205,000

A delightful three bedroom end-of-terrace period cottage situated in the pretty village of Parham. entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and cloakroom. Three bedrooms, en-suite bathroom and family bathroom. oﬀ-road parking for two vehicles. Store and lean-to wood store. Pretty gardens. ePC = F Ref: P5450

A beautifully renovated two bedroom cottage with landscaped gardens, only a short distance from the centre of the ever popular market town of Framlingham. Sitting room with open fireplace and fitted stove, well fitted kitchen with integral appliances. Two bedrooms and well appointed bathroom. Landscaped gardens to the front and rear. ePC = C Ref: P5419

Clarke and Simpson, Well Close Square, Framlingham, Suﬀolk, IP13 9DU

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VOLVO XC90 D5 R-DESIGN Seldom do I get to evaluate a vehicle that ticks all the right boxes. The new generation Volvo XC90 is one such car. Tim Barnes-Clay gives his verdict FAST FACTS l l l l

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Not only does the all-wheel-drive sport utility vehicle (SUV) look good enough to eat, it almost certainly has the finest sub-Bentley class cabin on the market. It also drives splendidly. The premium SUV arrived in UK dealerships midway through last year, and I was privileged enough to be at its pre-dealer media launch in Spain. I also had the pleasure of driving the XC90 on our British roads more recently. I can’t get enough of the XC90, because it has always been an extraordinary model. The previous variant was launched in 2002 and offered a rare fusion of eye-catching styling and sevenseat flexibility that saw it become a runaway success. Many years on, the fresh XC90 is the first of Volvo’s vehicles to carry the Swedish company’s more conspicuous iron mark, which has the iconic arrow allied with the slanting slash across the grille. The symbol introduces a completely new, individual and selfassured face. The SUV’s grander bonnet,

the beltline and the honed shoulders linking with the smart rear lights are other arresting physiognomies. Within the car, there’s a tablet-like touch screen control console, which forms the core of the in-car control system. It is near button-free and allows you to read internet-based services. It also helps establish an interior that’s up-todate, cheerful and orderly. Amongst the easy leather and spotless metal finishes, the unpretentious seven-seater features seats that free up cabin space, both in the second and third rows. The uncomplicated practicality is perfectly in line with what you might envisage from the Scandinavians. Behind the wheel, the XC90 shows off all the qualities that made the original model one of Volvo’s most lucrative cars ever. On the road, the D5 R-Design turbo diesel I drove, unites magnificent handling and luxury with high-class getyou-there competence. ‰

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XC90s. 20-inch alloy wheels complete the energetic form. Inside, gearshift paddles and sports seats are accompanied by a perforated leather steering wheel and gearshift knob. The R-Design oil-burner is quiet, too â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with only the slightest wind-noise perceptible around the wing mirrors. Of course if, like me, your home is full of buggies, dolls and toy racing cars, then you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be so concerned about vague blustery sounds. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be more absorbed in conveying your little ones in the safest vehicle you can afford. And since the XC90 carries the Volvo insignia, top-notch safety is guaranteed.

The automatic gearbox performs impeccably and, for a large, comparatively tall vehicle, there is very little body-roll noticeable when cornering. Truly, the dynamic diesel powered machine has the dexterity of a much slighter and lower car. In addition, with a 0-62mph time of 7.8

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Camille’s Appeal Ball Held in the impressive surroundings of Wherstead Park the Bollywood themed Camille’s Appeal Ball raised in excess of £24,000 for the support of children recovering from brain tumours. Charity founders and Camille’s parents, Martin & Hayley Shave were thrilled with the support. For more information visit www.camillesappeal.co.uk.

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Robert & Lynne Jardine, Fiona & Mike Sarson

Martin & Sally Burns

Jen Woodhatch, Sally Thompson, Kimya Piper

Craig Ingram, Clare Burgess, Jo Ingram, Edward Burgess

Andy & Jacquie Craske, Janis & Jim Smith

John & Carole Cartwright, Diane Hands,Trevor Crook

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Dance East At Dance Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Patrons Event supporters were treated to a special performance of Arthur Pitaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little Match Girl at Jerwood Dance House. Dance East is a registered charity and funding from patrons has a direct impact on the resources available in the community.

Helen Dawson, Rachel Tarkenter, Ellie Hicks, Charlotte Prodger, Alison Hartley

Gary Avis, Brendan Keaney

Yanping Zhang, Mathew Jones

Mike Shallow, Nina Finbow, Judith Shallow, Roger Finbow

Pat & Colin Rockall

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Kate, Martha,Verity & Oliver Paul

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Fresh StartNew Beginnings Ball Held in The Hangar at Milsoms Kegrave Hall, the treatment service for child sexual abuse known as Fresh Start-New Beginnings raised more than ÂŁ20,000 with a fund raising ball. To find out more about the charity and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vital work visit fs-newbeginnings.org.uk.

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Vanessa & Andrew Frettingham

Carol & Peter Diffley

David & Karen Lebond, Ian & Sam Monks, Natalie & Andy Perillo

Jonathan & Gillian Prescott-Smith, Mark & Chris Pollitt

Gerald & Sue Peterson

Diana Taylor, Covan Hunt, Nicola Masterson, Dominie Wells-Young, Michelle Ford

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Hadleigh Farmers Jim Lawrence Lighting and Home hosted the Hadleigh Farmers Agricultural Association annual winter drinks party. The showroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful lighting collection made a glittering backdrop and a great evening was had by all. The Chairman of the HFAA, Barry Hitchcock, said he was delighted to see so many of the Hadleigh Young Farmers supporting the evening. Sheena & Jim Lawrence

Phil Rankin, Agatha Blount

Sarah & John Peacock

Barry & Lesley Hitchcock

Richard & Kate Pettit

Jackie Frost, Paula Hurd

Peter & Lesley Garrett

Jill & Steve Warner

Hugh & Carol Partridge

Angharad & Ed Binder

Norman & Elaine Davidson

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The Unruly Pig Following a devastating fire in June 2015 guests were recently invited to the re-opening of The Unruly Pig in Bromeswell. The Pigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner Brendan Padfield thanked all those who had rallied and helped them in their time of need. Suffolk coastal MP Dr Therese Coffey gave the official re-opening toast. Kevin Hunter,Therese Coffey, Brendan Padfield

Simon & Jan Ballard

Lyn & Adrian Eatwell

Lizzie Hammond, Lucy Stone, John Hammond

Steph Simpkin, Barry Leach

Andrew & Lara Watson

Anthony Horowitz, Jill Green

Di Taylor, Richard Herbert, Carolyn & Michel Tester

Carina & Roger Sales

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If you live in Suffolk the chances are you will share your breakfast with BBC Radio Suffolk’s Etholle George. She tells us about her Suffolk How did you become the Breakfast Show Presenter? I had been doing the Breakfast Show on BBC Essex for 14 years. I knew Suffolk because previously I’d worked on Look East and filmed here, so when the job came up it seemed a great opportunity. There was a complicated selection process that included a two week trial on air. On that first day I worked here it was the day after the St Jude storm and I was unwell but I got the job. Your show goes on air at 6am – what time do you have to get up? My first alarm goes at 3.45pm and the next one at 3.50pm but often I wake up before the alarm. People start arriving at the studio in Ipswich at about 4.30am but a lot of the work for the programme will have been done the previous day. Normally I stay in the studio until midday and will then go out and about around the county interviewing people. You never stop being the breakfast presenter though – in the evening I have a lot of notes to read for the next day and there’s the social media side of it as well. I should be asleep by 9.45pm but actually I often I’m still online at that time. What’s special about Suffolk? I like everything about Suffolk. It’s renowned for being very beautiful but since I have been here I have met so many wonderful people and made loads of lovely friends. I love architecture and in the middle of Ipswich there are a lot of amazing buildings and Bury St Edmunds is fantastic too. Is there anywhere you like to eat out? My job means that I am not allowed to recommend specific places but actually I don’t eat out very much. However I do love a coffee and like to visit independent coffee shops around the county when I am out recording. Where would you take people on a tour of Suffolk? Minsmere in the early morning with the sun coming up – to see the view. Then we’d go to Ipswich Waterfront it’s a huge asset to the town and there are some people who just would not expect to see something like it here. Obviously we’d

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go to the cathedral at Bury St Edmunds but I would also take them on a drive around to see all the amazing villages and views across the rolling countryside, especially in the Hadleigh area. We’d also go to Lavenham and Sudbury because I love Gainsborough’s House.

record their stories. However, I also love it when there’s breaking news – it’s when work is at its most challenging, I have four or five computer screens open at the same time, we have guests that I do not know who are coming on the show and there’s just a lot going on.

Do you have any hobbies? Well I don’t really have much free time because after work I am running my nine-year old son Rubin around to various activities. Even going somewhere for a nice walk with the family is something of a luxury.

Are you involved with any charities? I am the Patron of the Women’s Refuge in Bury – they approached me and I have been very happy to support them. As a result of all my years work in Essex I am also a Trustee of Essex Community Foundation.

Do you like to cook? I am very keen on sausages and pie – things like steak pie and chicken pie. Suffolk is brilliant for its sausages and there’s a little artisan butcher in Ipswich that makes great sausages.

Have you got one picture that would sum up Suffolk for you? Yes it’s at Sutton Hoo;, there’s a picture frame in the visitor centre that has a view across to the burial mounds and it’s really stunning.

What about the arts? My job means that it’s difficult to get out in the evenings but I come from quite an arty family. I was discouraged from being a dancer and went off to become an accountant instead before moving on to be a presenter and journalist. My brother however has pursued dance as a career and now works in Estonia. At the moment I only get to see family shows and children’s cinema but we recently went to the pantomime at the New Wolsey and I also did a story about it being the longest running panto in the country. What’s special about being the Breakfast Show presenter? I get to talk to all sorts of people. I always get asked which celebrity has been most interesting but it’s often ordinary people who have the most fascinating stories to tell. This morning for instance I was talking to a lady who used to be a Bluebell Girl in Paris. I’m also really lucky as I’m able to get out of the studio after show and go and meet people around the county and