Places & Faces (Suffolk) October 2013

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Welcome

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o the tenth month has dawned and Suffolk is hopefully bathed in the wonderful glow of autumn. It’s a perfect time of year to walk in the woods, catch falling leaves and make wishes, fly kites, give your new winter wardrobe its first proper outing and make plans for Christmas.

This October Suffolk also brings amazing opportunities for everyone to indulge in culture – whether it’s high-brow literature and opera, dance, theatre, comedy or pop music.

We’ve got two exciting new festivals launching in the county this month – Flipside which focuses on Brazil bringing Booker Prize-winning Ian McEwan to Snape along with almost a Who’s Who from the world of words.

Ipswich also has a new literature festival with former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo and meanwhile there are appearances by pop icon Bryan Ferry and comedians Russell Brand and Paul Merton.

Beyond art and music Places&Faces has this month looked at a part of our traditional Suffolk heritage that in some ways has been forgotten – our expertise with chairs and furniture making. While the Mendlesham chair is rightly respected in the antique world there are some home-crafted traditional chairs that might once have furnished old Suffolk pubs that were simply disappearing. Well now they’re being preserved as artist, author and farmer, Jason Gathorne-Hardy, has set up The Suffolk Chair Collection which includes not just antique chairs from the past but new pieces specially commissioned by current day master craftsmen.

This month also sees us finding out about Riding for the Disabled and introducing a new gardening writer – Catherine Howard who is looking at that thorny problem – sorting out the long border.

On top of that there’s also all our regulars food, fashion, property and homes and interiors. Enjoy.

Anne Gould

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Places&Faces® | October 2013

Contents

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THE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION A visit to the Hollesley RDA volunteers

FESTIVAL FEVER IN OCTOBER Flipside, Ipswich Literary Festival & Halesworth Arts Festival

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SUFFOLK HERITAGE

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

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SUFFOLK IN BRIEF

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MINI PREVIEWS

Preserving our traditional chair-making

A look at how three local businessses aim to excel by putting customers first

CHRISTMAS PARTY PLANNING For family, friends or the company ‘do’

PEOPLE

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REGULARS

MY SUFFOLK Joanna Carrick, Director of the Red Rose Chain Theatre Company

News from around the county

WHAT’S ON Where to go and what to see in Suffolk during October

English Touring Opera at Snape, As You Like It at The New Wolsey, Alison Moyet, Bryan Ferry, Paul Merton and Russell Brand at the Ipswich Regent and Wendy Houstoun at Jerwood Dance House

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FOOD AND DRINK

It’s time to wrap up!

PUB DOG WALK A circular walk from The Swan at Westerfield

The new 1530 restaurant at Seckford Hall, recipe for autumn lamb from Snape Maltings, ideas for eating out plus the wine column

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HOMES & INTERIORS

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GARDENING

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We’re talking tableware

ANTIQUES & AUCTIONS Getting in the spirit with decanters

Overhauling the long border

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

MOTORING The new Skoda Superb

FACES@ Highlights from Suffolk’s social calendar

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HORSES & HEALING

Every week 30,000 people across the land discover the enormous benefits of exercise and activity thanks to the Riding for the Disabled Association. Anne Gould visits the Hollesley Group to find out more about their work

Kate Bushell and Peter Colicott enjoying the indoor facilities

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Riding for the Disabled Association

ut in the middle of nowhere on a private road somewhere past Sutton Hoo is Petistree Hall Farm, one of the UK’s 500 volunteer groups for Riding for the Disabled.

It’s a place that takes some real persistence to find, down miles of leafy Suffolk tracks through countryside that’s unspoilt and largely unseen apart from the smattering of local residents and energetic walkers.

However, it’s also a place of joy and laughter and as it turns out somewhere where lives are changed too.

Chairman Shirley Green, who has worked with this group since its inception in 1985 and earlier too with a group in Felixstowe, says that she’s seen people progress from being wheelchair bound to standing thanks to RDA. “Riding horses can help mental and physical wellbeing in so many ways and over the years I’ve seen this again and again.”

Shirley, who is also a County Instructor for RDA, says that the Hollesley group takes people from as far away as Ipswich, Felixstowe and Saxmundham.

Scores of people visit every week, pupils from schools in Ipswich - Beacon Hill, Thomas Wolsey and Alderwood, children who come in the evening or Saturday mornings and adults during the week. It’s so popular there’s a waiting list.

There are other volunteer groups, she explained, in Colchester, Bury St Edmunds, East Bergholt and Lowestoft but each is independent and is entirely run through fund raising.

Shirley says her group has to raise £25,000 a year, which is achieved through coffee mornings, balls and various charitable donations.

“If we had more money and more help we’d be able to offer sessions to those on the waiting list.”

Shirley, who has been a horse woman all

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Scores of people visit every week, pupils from schools in Ipswich - Beacon Hill, Thomas Wolsey and Alderwood, children who come in the evening or Saturday mornings and adults during the week. It’s so popular there’s a waiting list. her life says that riding is an incredibly powerful therapy for people and is like a physical coach exercising and strengthening muscles that an individual might otherwise not be able to move.

“A horse moves not only forward but up and down too. We have had children who have come here in wheelchairs where their heads need to be supported who have no real movement.

“We get them onto a horse with a frame and working in this way over time we are able

to give them the strength to be able to sit on their own.

“For some by the time they are finished they are standing and are able to get from the horse to the wheelchair with only a little help.”

For others the experience can help with hand/eye co-ordination, spacial awareness and a real sense of independence that they might not otherwise experience.

“We get very good results, although sometimes it takes quite a long time”.

It’s not just children that the charity helps,

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riding helps adults too, some of whom have long-term health issues.

For instance there’s a group of people, with ankylosing sponndyltis, a chronic form of Of course all this wouldn’t be possible without arthritis, who ride every Tuesday because it dedicated fund-raising to pay the rent on their helps enormously with the condition. premises, feed the ponies, vet bills and the It’s not just horse riding that’s offered – for some driving with a carriage and dual-control constant upkeep of equipment. reins is more appropriate.

Shirley says all this would not have been possible without devoted volunteers who make this all happen.

“We only employ one person part time – our stable manager, Richard Ratcliffe, everyone else does this for love and we do need a lot of help.

“Beside the instructors, all of whom are trained, we need to have a lot of able-bodied helpers – sometimes 12 at a time, who can lead horses and when we are doing driving we can need up to five outriders, on bicycles to ensure safety when we are on the track.”

She said that in recent years things had changed – as they take school children the sessions have had to be approved by OFSTED. “In summer when we take them out on the tracks, we have to incorporate elements of education so we’ll look at trees, leaves and nature or perhaps we’ll do something geographical about the river.”

While it’s good to get out and about during the summer months, it’s not always warm enough to ride outside – but luckily due to the hard work of volunteers the centre has an indoor arena where classes are held to music.

“Having an indoor facility makes a huge difference too because we can bring the ponies inside on cold winter nights.”

So where do the ponies come from? “Mostly they are given to us but we have to try them out first because they need to be calm and have the right sort of temperament for this work. I think we have only ever had to buy a horse once.

“What’s amazing is the horses seem to understand what is required of them.”

Of course all this wouldn’t be possible without dedicated fund-raising to pay the rent on their premises, feed the ponies, vet bills and the constant upkeep of equipment.

Besides fund-raising, and says Shirley there are many local organisations and businesses that are very generous, these days riders are also asked to make a £5 donation every time they visit.

Also there’s a scheme to sponsor a pony – where an individual helps financially towards Shirley Green with Kate Bushell the upkeep of one of the horses, is encouraged to help out at the centre in some way but in INFORMATION To volunteer and for more information: www.rdawoodbridge.org.uk return has opportunities of riding the animal as well.

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News

Suffolk in brief Living up to its reputation as one of the greatest football auction’s ever seen and with an ambitious target to raise £1 million, the Sir Bobby’s Breakthrough Online Charity Auction kicks off on Wednesday 10th October. The auction is raising money for charities that work towards the early detection and treatment of cancer, as well as the clinical trials of new drugs to beat the disease. Running for just over two weeks to the 27th October and with BT Sport as headline supporter, the auction will raise funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, Breakthrough Breast Cancer and cancer services within two Suffolk hospitals. Gina Long, Founder and voluntary fundraiser for the campaign commented: “The support so far has been overwhelming, but to achieve our goal of £1 million, we desperately need more prizes to be donated. It doesn’t matter whether it is big or small, every prize will make the difference” To donate a prize, email Gina at gina@sirbobbysbreakthroughauction.com

Staff from Glasswells home furnishings store organised a night of rock at Moreton Hall Social Club as part of their fundraising efforts towards the Towergate Accumulator Challenge for St Nicholas Hospice.” Liz Spillane, Hospice Corporate Fundraiser, said: “Thank you so much to Glasswells and to everyone who came to the rock night. The £600 raised will help to support people and families facing life-shortening illnesses.”

Nicola Currie, Eastern Director of The Country Land & Business Assocaition (CLA) has, along with CLA President Harry Cotterell called for a ban on ban on skylanterns – often referred to as “Chinese lanterns” – to cut the risk of fires and livestock deaths. He said: “The concept of launching a flaming bonfire into the night sky with absolutely no idea of where it will land has always seemed reckless and bizarre.

It is clear that skylanterns represent a wholly unnecessary risk to property, woodland, crops, moorland and livestock. Nicola added “It is to be hoped that the public will fully understand the risks and stop using these lanterns. Events organisers can make a real contribution by

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encouraging people to abandon their use and the owners of event venues can go even further by banning them. We shall certainly be urging all our members who own or operate such venues to take this action.”

Kings of Suffolk has supplied over 40 new riding hats and matching hat covers to Hollesley RDA. Jayne Ackland-Snow, owner of Kings of Suffolk has been involved with charity for some years and said “When we were asked by John Anderson and Suzanne Pyne if we would be able to help we jumped at the idea. Some of us have been volunteers at Hollesley RDA and saw first hand how horses can have such a positive impact on RDA clients.” For more information about the work of RDA please see our main article on pages 8 to 11.

Charles Notcutt from Woodbridge in Bloom and Chris Harrold of Choose Woodbridge recently attended the 2013 Anglia in Bloom Awards in St Albans to receive two awards on behalf of Woodbridge: A Silver Award in the Town Category and a Special Award for Best Industrial/Commercial Area, for the Flood Plain Garden at Notcutts. Speaking after the ceremony, Chris Harrold said; “This year our submission was all about the community projects that make our town special. We’re thrilled that the judges recognised the efforts of the various Woodbridge groups, businesses, individuals and schools that contributed to this year’s portfolio with a very welcome Silver Award. Next year, we’re going for gold!”

Seckford Hall Hotel has recently held a number of events to mark the completion of the first phase of its extensive refurbishment programme. The beautiful 15th century hotel has been painstakingly renovated and sympathetically expanded over the last few months as the first phase of a refurbishment programme which will be ongoing over the next 18 months. The new owners had a vision of helping the building to realise its full potential through a complete refurbishment of the hotel,

bedrooms and restaurant. With Operations Director, Mark Suddes at the helm, working alongside local architects, Mike Ashton, Carters, interiors expert Sarah Foster and English Heritage, the vision has become a reality. A dining review for 1530, the renamed Seckford Hall restaurant, can be found on page 48 and pictures from the EACH coffee morning held at the hotel on page 95.

Local Motor Dealer Group Hammonds of Halesworth Suffolk are going to offer a brand new ‘’63’’ registration Ford Fiesta to the first person to get a Hole-in-One on the 7th hole at the Bungay and Waveney Valley Golf Club Captains Charity Day. This is fantastic news said Bungay Men’s Captain Trevor Bond. ‘’We are indebted to Glen Hammond (Director of Hammond’s Motor Group) for this incredible sponsorship and helping us support our chosen charity ‘’Help for Heroes’’ assisting those who have given so much to our country.’’

The East Anglian Air Ambulance’s annual charity dinner and auction Flights of Fancy will be held this year on 14th December in the magnificent 16th century hall at St John’s College, Cambridge. The celebrity speaker will be the BBC News world affairs editor and foreign correspondent John Simpson, and the auction will be hosted

by John Foster, a regular contributor to the BBC Antiques Roadshow. A few of the tempting items up for auction are set to include a reception for up to 30 people in the vault of art and antiques dealers Wartski, as well as a gleaming string of pearls from the independent Cambridge jewellers Cellini and a signed William Russell flint print. There will be a separate sketch raffle, including sketches by Cornelia FitzRoy, Michael Lawrence and artist and comedian Vic Reeves. 250 exclusive tickets are available as well as various sponsorship packages. Book yours now by contacting Cerys Shepherd on 01473 745007 or cerys.shepherd@eaaa.org.uk

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WHAT’S ON October 1 St Mary-le-Tower Church, Tower Street, Ipswich, 1.10pm In association with Ipswich School Festival of Music Ensemble conductors Andrew Leach and Michael Nicholas Sinfonietta, Op 1 Britten, Siegfried Idyll, Wagner Entry: Free. Retiring collection, refreshments available from 12.20pm www.stmaryletower.org.uk

Ipswich School VOCES8 Prepare to be spellbound by the beautiful vocal gymnastics of this award-winning octet.

With music spanning Renaissance polyphony to unique jazz and pop arrangements, this is something for everyone.

Box office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com

October 1 - 5 Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 7.30pm The Graduate ‘Mrs Robinson, are you trying to seduce me?’

Benjamin Braddock returns from college to embark on his own sexual odyssey with his parent’s next door neighbour, a woman more than twice his age.

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October 2 and 3 Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge, 7.30pm The Woodbridge Cuckoos A night of comedy and suspense from Woodbridge School’s own Seckford Theatre Company Tickets: Free (but booking essential) Box Office: 01394 615015

October 2 - 6 Ipswich Literary Festival (See feature page 26)

October 3 Ipswich School, 6.30pm Michael Morpurgo As part of Ipswich Literary Festival Michael Morpurgo one of the UK’s best-loved authors and storytellers talks about his work. Chaired

by Lesley Dolphin.

Box office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com October 3 - 19 Mercury Theatre, Colchester The Good Person of Sichuan It’s hard to be good when you’re broke. Harder still if you’re living in a broken world. Bertolt Brecht’s classic tale of one woman’s struggle to stay true to her heart in the face of a society in economic melt-down, is a parable for all times.

Box office: 01206 57398 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

October 4 St Peter’s by the Waterfront, Ipswich, 7.30pm Fire Service Charity Concert Ipswich Hospital Band Tickets: £8 (£6 concession) Information: Tickets from Sally Hammond 07780 956872 during office hours or by email sally.hammond@suffolk.gov.uk or from St Peter’s by the Waterfront

Harkstead Church, near Ipswich, 7.30pm The Osiligi Troupe of Maasai Warriors This is an opportunity to experience and enjoy the diverse culture of the Maasai.

Tickets: £10 adults, £5 children Information: Eleanor Soar 01473 328291 eleanor.soar@gmail.com or Sally Wilden 01473 327140 sallywilden@hotmail.com or Rodney Freeman 01473 328381 rodneyfreeman@hotmail.co.uk

October 4 - 6 Snape Maltings Flipside Festival See feature pages 24 and 25 www.flipsidefestival.co.uk

October 5 Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge, 7.30pm East Anglian Belly Dance Superstars Charity Performance The biggest belly dance performance in East Anglia, with groups, troupes and professional dancers from Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. In aid of The Lighthouse women’s shelter in Ipswich and Martlesham RSPCA. Tickets: £10 (£7.50 concessions) www.eastanglianbellydancesuperstars.co.uk

Bell Inn Meadow, Middleton, 12 noon to 3pm MAFAFAM (Middleton and Fordley Autumn Food and Music) Celebrating Autumn with apple pressing, apple games, conkers, welly wanging, display of tractors, BBQ local food, wild game, roll for a ‘’pig’’, raffle and refreshments plus Adnams beer and Aspall’s cider from the traditional pub.

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UCS, Ipswich Waterfront, 2pm Simon Mayo As part of the Ipswich Literary Festival Radio presenter and creator of the unlikely hero Itchingham Lofte, Simon Mayo talks to Lesley Dolphin about his second book for young readers in the ‘Itch’ series. Age 10+ Box office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com Woodbridge Community Hall, 10am to 4pm Autumn Gift Fair Organised by ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. With

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over 25 stalls selling a range of goods including a variety of locally produced food offerings, clothing and accessories, jewellery, homewares, photographic portraits and many crafts.

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Royal Hospital School, Holbrook Simon Johnson concert Simon Johnson is currently Organist and Assistant Director of Music at St. Paul’s. His work as a soloist, accompanist, improviser, choir director, composer, editor and arranger makes him one of the most versatile church musicians working today.

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October 6 Melton Old Church, Woodbridge, 3-5pm Couperin by Candlelight Christine Whiffen, harpsichord, Handel, Scarlatti, Couperin & Frescobaldi. Limited seating, booking strongly advised.

Tickets: £8 (school-age students free) Information: 01394 420556 www.eastanglianacademy.org.uk October 7 Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 7.30pm Unmythable One show. Three actors. All the Greek myths.

Heroes, monsters and randy gods go head-tohead in a hilarious and unforgettable journey through the greatest stories ever told.

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October 7 and 8 Ipswich Regent, 8pm Bill Bailey Bill Bailey had doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into qualms. He will be channelling these feelings of unease and apprehension, with the help of Religious Dubstep,

his folk bouzouki, Horntallica, a re-appraisal of some of the world’s greatest works of art and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey.

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October 8 Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 7.30pm Running on Empty The story of man, woman and their repeated collision over time. Compelled to compete, escape or pursue, Running on Empty is about what drives us to keep moving.

Box office: 01284 7695065 www.theatreroyal.org St Mary-le-Tower Church, Tower Street, Ipswich, 1.10pm James Davy, Organist of Chelmsford Cathedral Entry: free. Retiring collection, refreshments available from 12.20pm www.stmaryletower.org.uk

October 9 -12 New Wolsey, Ipswich, 7.45pm Transport presents As You Like It (See mini preview page 21) Box office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

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October 10 Burgh House Barn, Burgh, 10am Charity Fashion Show An exclusive Fundraising Fashion Show, organised by Marianna Boutique to support the work of the Suffolk Community Foundation.

Coffee and pastries will be served from 10am and the show starts at 10.45am till 1pm. Goody bags worth £30 for each person attending.

Tickets: £25 T: 01473 602602 to buy tickets. Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment October 10 - 12 Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 7.30pm The Magic Flute The Magic Flute takes a playful but profound look at man’s search for love and his struggle to attain wisdom and virtue.

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October 11 Jerwood Dance House, Ipswich, 7.30pm Wendy Houstoun - 50 Acts (See mini preview page 22) Box office: 01473 295230 www.danceeast.co.uk

Ipswich Regent, 8pm An evening with Petula Clark One of the UK’s best-selling artists with a career spanning seven decades.

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October 12 Farmers Markets Halesworth, Town Centre, 9am-1pm Woodbridge, Community Centre, 9am-1pm

Market Hill, Framlingham, 10am - 3pm Framlingham Sausage Fest The Annual Sausage Fest where visitors buy a trail map which entitles them to taste sausages from 12 local producers and vote for the Sausage King. Escapologist, magician, cooking demonstrations, music and competitions.

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Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, 7pm Matthew Ford Matthew Ford is widely regarded as the finest big band singer in the UK. In 2006 Matthew was voted “Best UK Male Big Band Vocalist” and was nominated alongside Jamie Cullen in the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz awards (Best UK Male

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October 12 and 13 Westleton Heath, near Dunwich Deer Rut Witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles, the annual red deer rut. Listen to stags bellowing, watch their posturing and maybe see a clash of antlers. Park in Natural England car park on Westleton Heath and walk half mile to viewpoint. www.rspb.org.uk

October 12 - October 27 Halesworth Arts Festival (See feature page 26) www.halesworthartsfestival.org.uk

October 13 Ipswich Regent Alison Moyet (See mini preview on page 23) Box office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, 11am-4pm

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Autumn Vintage Vehicle Day Classic and Vintage sports cars, roadsters, motorcyles, military vehicles, tractors. Stalls, Aviation Museum and tea shop, on-site catering, on-site parking, wheelchair access throughout.

Tickets: Adults £3.50, Concessions £1.50 Information: 01473 711275

Farmers Market Assington, The Barn, 10am-2pm

New Wolsey, Ipswich, 7.45pm Duke’s Comedy An evening with the finest comics from around the world.

Box office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

Martlesham 10k and Fun Run The Lions Club of Woodbridge and District stages its biggest event of the year directed by Felixstowe Road Runners.

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St Michael’s Church, Framlingham, 6.30pm Kingfisher Sinfonietta Orchestral Concert An opportunity to hear Beethoven’s Triple Concerto in C. This popular orchestra plays Bizet’s

Symphony in C and the programme starts with Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture.

Tickets: £12, £10 concessions available from Framlingham Stationers, Market Hill, 01728 724244 or via kingfisherensemble@gmail.com or at the door.

October 15 - 17 New Wolsey, Ipswich A Paines Plough, Hull Truck and Watford Palace Theatre Production Presents Jumpers for Goalposts A hilarious and heart-warming story about football, friendship and finding your way.

Box office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk www.painesplough.com October 17 The Apex, Bury St Edmunds 8pm Tunng Over their decade together, the group have honed their pastoral pop to perfection, winning over audiences and critics one rustic twang of guitar, icy electronic echo and sumptuous whisper of vocals at a time to become one of Britain’s most championed underground forces.

Tickets: £13

Box Office: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk October 17-19 Snape Maltings English Touring Opera (See mini preview page 22) Box office: 01728 687110 www.aldeburgh.co.uk

October 18 Ipswich Regent, 7.30pm Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Bizet L’Arlesienne Suite No.1, Bruch Violin Concerto No.1, Mussorgsky arr. Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition. Conductor: Bramwell Tovey, Violinist: Tasmin Little Box office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com St Mary-le-Tower Church, Tower Street, Ipswich, 1.10pm Kaleidoscope Contemporary chamber music for soprano, cello, flute and piano, including ‘Magnificat 3’.

Entry: Free. Retiring collection, refreshments available from 12.20pm www.stmaryletower.org.uk

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October 18 and 19 New Wolsey, Ipswich New Perspectives Theatre Company and Curve Theatre, Leicester presents The Lovesong of Alfred J Hitchcock An evening in the head of the Master of Suspense. From his director’s chair the sixty year old Hitchcock begins to unravel some of the defining films of our time, drawing us into the imagination of one of the world’s most mysterious creative minds.

Box office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk

October 19 Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge, 7.30pm London Concertante Chamber Ensemble Including a selection of works from Schubert, Brahms, Mendelsohn, Vivaldi, Elgar, Strauss and more. A diverse repertoire with some lighter moments that will surprise and delight Tickets: 26.50 - £22.50 Box Office: 0844 8700 887 www.aclassact.org.uk Farmers Markets Harkstead, Village Hall, 9am-12 noon Aldeburgh, Church Hall, 9am-12.30

Beccles, Beccles Heliport, 9am-1pm Debenham, Community Centre, 9am-1pm October 20 Church of St Peter and St Paul Church Street, Lavenham 7 pm Lavenham Sinfonia Cond. Jeremy Hughes. Bruckner Overture in G minor. Beethoven Symphony No. 5. Mozart Rondo in D major K. 382. Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor Op.16. Soloist - John Paul Ekins Tickets: £14 www.easternangles.co.uk

October 21 and 22 Ipswich Regent Russell Brand (See mini preview page 23) Box office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com

October 21 and 23 New Wolsey, Ipswich, 7.45pm Opera Della Luna presents The Mikado A twist on the original set in the zany flashy world of modern fashion houses.

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October 22 St Mary-le-Tower Church, Tower Street, Ipswich, 1.10pm James Furniss-Roe Oundle Festival Recital Award Winner 2012 Entry: Free. Retiring collection, refreshments available from 12.20pm www.stmaryletower.org.uk

October 22 - 26 Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge, 7.30pm (matinee Saturday 2.30pm) Sounds Familiar In Concert The Award Winning Ipswich Operatic & Dramatic Society proudly presents a dazzling selection of music and songs from the greatest shows of stage and screen. Programme includes a tribute to Marvin Hamlisch, highlight from the MGM Musicals, Disney classics, Les Miserables and much more.

Tickets: £13.50 (£12.50 Concessions) Family ticket £38 (2 adults & 2 children) Box Office: 01473 295900 New Wolsey, Ipswich, 7.45pm The New Wolsey Youth presents The Grimm Tales Adapted by Carol Ann Duffy. Seven classic stories from the Brothers Grimm, dark,

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Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 7.30pm And Then There Were None This dramatisation of Agatha Christie’s bestselling novel finds ten people stranded in the lonely house on Soldier Island when their supposed hosts send word that they have been detained. First one then another dies; each death according to the rhyme of Ten Little Soldier Boys.

Box office: 01284 7695065 www.theatreroyal.org

October 24 New Wolsey, Ipswich, 7.45pm Rationale Productions present In My Shoes A Hip-Hop dance production about a father and son who have a troublesome relationship.

Box office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk October 25 New Wolsey, Ipswich, 7.45pm The Frank & Ella Show A nostalgic celebration of infamous jazz artists

Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.

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October 25 and 26 Jerwood Dance House, Ipswich, 7.30pm Russell Maliphant Internationally acclaimed choreographer Russell Maliphant with his company of dancers with a series of newly created duets, trios and solos.

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October 26 Rendham Village Hall, 7.30 pm Paul Sawer - Wildlife Photographer Paul Sawer talks about his passion. Have you

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Sutton Hoo Night at the Museum Discover Sutton Hoo at night with a special Gruesome Graves tour and exhibition visit.

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St Bartholomew’s Church, Orford, 6.30pm Fishskin Trousers Play by Elizabeth Kuti with original London cast. In aid of Orford Museum.

Tickets: £12.50 Box Office: 01394 450799 E: publicity@orfordmuseum.org.uk

New Wolsey, Ipswich, 7.45pm The Johnny Cash Roadshow The UK’s No1 Tribute and the only show endorsed by the Cash family!

Box office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk October 26 - 27 Suffolk Herring Festival Reckford Farm, Middleton, 10-4.30pm Two days to celebrate the herring as a vibrant

part of the Suffolk heritage, with food, music, entertainments, displays, fun and frivolity - all focused on the bringing the herring back to the heart of Suffolk life.

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Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, 10am-4pm Original Art and Craft Exhibition An exhibition room highlighting not only hand crafted items from their own group but various guest exhibitors’ from around the region.

October 27 St Michael’s Church, Framlingham, 12noon -1pm The Grand Organ John Stafford plays the 1674 Thomas Thamar organ. JS Bach, Buxtehude, Pachelbel and more.

Entry: Free (collection) Information: 01394 420556 www.eastanglianacademy.org.uk

Farmers market Lavenham Village Hall 10am-1.30pm

October 28 Ipswich Regent, 8pm Paul Merton and Chums (See mini preview page 23)

Box office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com

October 29 Ipswich Regent, 7pm Bryan Ferry (See mini preview page 23) Box office: 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com October 29 to November 2 Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge, 7.30pm (matinee Saturday 2.30pm) Ipswich Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents Iolanthe Fairies in Parliament – whatever next? Gilbert’s political satire needs no updating and Sullivan’s glorious music is a delight for all.

Tickets: Tuesday £12, Wednesday to Saturday £14.50 Box Office: 01473 858108 Do you have an event you would like us to list? Please email details to editor@achievemoremedia.co.uk Please note, inclusion in listings cannot be guaranteed. To advertise your event call 01473 809932

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New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, October 9-12 his new adaptation of Shakespeare’s age-old romantic comedy co-produced with Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg and the New Wolsey Theatre launches its nationwide tour of the UK in Ipswich this month.

Performed by the critically-acclaimed Transport theatre company and directed by Douglas Rintoul the play, which has been “reimagined” is said to present As You Like It in an innovative and visceral way.

Transport’s work is highly visual, sonorous, physical and poetic so this production promises something quite special.

The play is a vibrant, touching, and timely story about love and statelessness and it examines the human capacity to endure.

Rosalind, the daughter of an exiled leader,

falls in love with Orlando. Separately the two As a result in this new adaptation, Rintoul are banished from their homeland by Rosalind’s underpins Shakespeare’s classic English text with references to contemporary political exile, dictator uncle. offering audiences new perspectives on the play, In the wild depths of the forest they find our own society and the wider world. unexpected freedom and are reunited with friends and family.

To further the story director Douglas Rintoul INFORMATION New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich researched experiences of exile and identity, working with asylum seekers and migrants from Box Office: 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk India, Eastern Europe and the 10Middle PlacesEast. & Faces QP Golf 2013_Layout 1 10/09/2013 13:22 Page 1

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WENDY HOUSTOUN 50 ACTS

Jerwood Dance House, October 11 f you ever thought that getting older was all about woolly cardigans and cosy nights in by the fire – Wendy Houstoun’s 50 Acts will go a long way towards changing your mind. Hailed by the national newspapers this show is described as a spirited retaliation against ageism.

It includes manifestos, songs, apologies and errors, random acts, small dances and big ideas, ghostly appearances, invisibility, stupidity, inexplicable feats and unexpected turns, techno idiocy and much, much more.

“50 Acts may be about ageing but it moved a young Dance Umbrella audience to whoops of enthusiastic applause”, says The Guardian.

Meanwhile from the The Independent, “A maverick to the tip of her toes, (Houstoun) seems to reinvent herself for each new

work… it’s daringly brilliant”.

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ENGLISH TOURING OPERA

After Jason abandons his wife for the sorceress Medea, he has to journey back home surrounded by a motley cast of characters including Hercules and the god Jupiter.

The Coronation of Poppea was the final opera Monteverdi composed, and is often described as his greatest he ever popular English Touring Opera is returning to Snape achievement, depicting both the this month bringing a feast of Venetian opera to Suffolk with grandeur of Imperial Rome and the three exciting performances from the baroque era. sleaze and scandal surrounding English Touring Opera is staging productions of Cavalli’s Jason, Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea and Handel’s Agrippina its leaders.

The story deals with the affair between at Snape Maltings Concert Hall.

Roman emperor Nero and his young mistress Poppea, who eventually The operas were all written to be performed during Venice’s annual triumphs to be crowned Empress. The opera has been seen as immoral Carnival and embody the wit and humour of Carnival season. for punishing virtue and rewarding greed, but also praised for its subtle All three productions are sung in English, in full costume. Agrippina examinations of human feelings. and Jason are new productions, whilst The Coronation of Poppea is a revival of ETO’s co-production last year with the Royal College of Music. Agrippina is widely regarded as Handel’s first great operatic work, and uses many of the same characters as The Coronation of Poppea.

What’s more this season ETO is joining forces with The Old Street The opera, a sharp satirical comedy, combines Handel’s distinctively Band, a ‘period’ baroque orchestra performing on exact replicas of the beautiful music with topical allusions to the politicians of its day. musical instruments from Monteverdi, Handel and Cavalli’s day, including the dulcian and the theorbo, a forerunner of the INFORMATION modern guitar.

Cavalli’s comedy Jason is loosely based on the story of Jason and the Box Office: 01728 687110 www.aldeburgh.co.uk Golden Fleece and was a runaway hit when it premiered in Venice in www.englishtouringopera.org.uk 1649, proving one of the most popular operas of the century.

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ALISON MOYET, October 13 RUSSELL BRAND, October 21 & 22 PAUL MERTON, October 28 BRYAN FERRY, October 29 he richness of Suffolk’s culture is more than underlined this month with even a quick glance at the programme at the Regent theatre in Ipswich.

With top music and comedy stars appearing it’s offering real entertainment whatever your taste.

UK Superstar and musical icon Bryan Ferry is in Ipswich as part of a major UK tour – the first since 2007.

The tour will feature both his usual band and also The Bryan Ferry Orchestra with whom he has just released the highly acclaimed instrumental album ‘The Jazz Age’. Bryan will be performing an eclectic selection of songs chosen from across his whole career to celebrate his 40 years as a singer and songwriter.

Meanwhile Alison Moyet, who has sold more than 20 million albums both as a solo artist and half of influential duo Yazoo, is on tour with her new album ‘The Minutes’ described as a seductive collection of exceptional songs.

Clearly indicating a new artistic lease of life, ‘The Minutes’ is arguably Alison’s most creative album ever. It has subtle parallels to her synth-pop past, but is also bang up-to-date, taking in elements of high-end pop smashes, R&B, modern club sounds and electronic experimentation.

Comedian, actor and author Russell Brand is in town for two nights on his first ever worldtour entitled ‘The Messiah Complex’.

Brand states, “I am going to tour The World

(our one, Earth) with Messiah Complex, causing bother and excitement and offering opinions that have not been either solicited or thought through.

“Of course I’ll be in English speaking countries (UK, Ireland, US, Canada) but also Scandinavia, Russia, Israel, Lebanon, Palestine; anywhere that will have me to be honest and that are relaxed about free speech.

“As well as theaters I will be appearing in prisons, drug rehabs, social network HQs, universities, nationalist organisations, Mosques, foreclosed houses, protest sites, Synagogues and in people’s private homes.

“I dedicate this Messiah Complex tour to the four men that are its subject, Che Guevara, Gandhi, Malcolm X and Jesus - I know this is what they would have wanted.”

If that’s not enough ‘Paul Merton’s Impro Chums’ will be creating a new and unique show every night based entirely on suggestions from the audience, their own finely honed improvisational skills and an almost manic compulsion to show off.

Appearing with him are Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster – and there’s a promise of some special guests too.

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ON THE FLIPSIDE Suffolk is very much the UK’s festival county and this month there’s a new event joining the annual calendar. Anne Gould talks to the visionary publisher, Liz Calder, the mastermind behind Flipside at Snape

utumn, says poet John Keats, is a season of mists and mellow fruitfulness – in Suffolk it’s also very much devoted to the arts, literature and culture.

This October we are being treated to an astonishing array of events that celebrate artistic creativity and life in Suffolk and the new kid on the block, Flipside, looks set to broaden the cultural base with a carnival of sights and sounds from the other side of the world.

Flipside, explains Liz Calder, co-founder of Bloomsbury the publishing house that launched Harry Potter, celebrates Brazilian and UK literature, music and the arts.

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It’s a weekend that will introduce some of the top writers and musicians from Brazil along with a line up which includes the cream of home grown authors.

Booker prize winner Ian McEwan whose books Atonement, Enduring Love and The Comfort of Strangers have been turned into acclaimed films and novelist and journalist Will Self are among a list of glittering British literary stars.

Liz, whose magic touch as a publisher has literally changed the international literary scene, hopes that Flipside will flourish and continue to provide a jumpstart for new writers from across the world for years to come.

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Her reputation and that of FLIO – a sister festival in Brazil – means that visitors are already travelling from across the UK, Europe and beyond to attend. Even the Brazilian Ambassador in London is planning to make an appearance.

Meanwhile locally there’s gathering interest in something that really is guaranteed to be the like of which we’ve never seen before.

The Boys from Ipanema for instance will be presenting a celebration of the Bossa Nova – as it should be played – in the opening concert at Snape Maltings which includes performances by singer Paula Morelenbaum and guitarist Arthur Netrovski.

Booker prize winner Ian McEwan

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So with three colleagues they set up Full Circle Editions, devoted to producing books of an East Anglian persuasion via subject, author or artist. Flipside is just a result of them wanting to expand the activities of Full Circle Editions, she says.

There will be talks and reading from literary and artistic giants, films and workshops for would-be writers.

There’ll be an opportunity to attend workshops in Capoeira – the Brazilian martial art that combines dance, acrobatics and music and discover the original moves behind classic hip-hop and breakdance.

Children are welcome too – there’s a family marquee where youngsters can learn to become a Brazilian bandit, discover the rainforest and learn songs, stories and art.

There’s also an opportunity to explore Brazilian cuisine and drink including feijoada and caipirinhas.

So why Flipside and why Snape? Liz and her husband Louis moved to Saxmundham in 2005 – they wanted to be in East Anglia close to their grandchildren and live near the sea too.

“We found ourselves surrounded by flotillas of novelists, poets, nature-writers, historians, essayists and an even greater flotilla of artists of every kind. What else could we do but start a publishing house?”

Liz Calder

“Music and multilingual talk fill the streets, bars and restaurants. Authors get mobbed by fans. Best of all, thousands of local children, many of whom had never before had a book in their hands, are now passionate readers working on projects all year in preparation

Children are welcome too – there’s a family marquee where youngsters can learn to become a Brazilian bandit, discover the rainforest and learn songs, stories and art.

But it is a little more complicated than that – as a young woman Liz spent four years in Brazil and fell in love with the country.

Despite returning to the UK and embarking on her now glittering publishing career she remained a regular visitor to Brazil and ten years ago created a literary festival called FLIP, in Paraty a remote fishing village surrounded by rainforest.

“Little did we imagine that in 10 years FLIP would become one of Brazil’s leading cultural events with audiences of over 25,000 descending on the small town. “FLIP is usually held in July, but every four years we move it to August to make way for the World Cup, since during those tournaments Brazilians are incapable of concentrating on anything but football....

“Authors from all over the world now visit FLIP and the town’s fragile economy, which long depended mainly on fishing, has now been transformed by literature.

Author Ana-Maria Machado

for the next FLIP.” The result is a literary goldmine and one that she’s keen to share in the UK. “Paraty is a small village and one that is maybe just a bit bigger than Aldeburgh – so we chose Snape for Flipside because I like to think there are some similarities.”

Although the Brazilian writers taking part are well known here – the British writers are the sort of people who regularly pull in the crowds at other literary festivals in East Anglia and every single one of them has visited FLIP over the last ten years as well.

INFORMATION Flipside takes place from October 4 - 6 at Snape Maltings For more information about Flipside and for tickets: www.flipsidefestival.co.uk or call 01728 687110

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Festivals

MORE FESTIVALS IN SUFFOLK THIS OCTOBER OCTOBER 2-6 IPSWICH LITERARY FESTIVAL

OCTOBER 12-27 HALESWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL

The first stand-alone Literary Ipswich programme will includes talks by former Childen’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, BBC 2 DJ Simon Mayo, broadcaster Andy Kershaw and D J Taylor who won the Whitbread award for his biography of George Orwell.

Anna Whitelock’s latest historical work Elizabeth’s Bedfellows features at the Literary Lunch on October 6.

Meanwhile the 1953 East Anglian Great Flood provides the backdrop to two publications: Rachel Hore’s latest novel The Silent Tide and Patricia Rennoldson Smith’s factual account as recalled by those who were there.

For those who want to a creative writing workshop on Friday 4 October with Peter Hobbs, Finding your Voice, and a selfpublishing workshop with Christopher Shevlin on Saturday 5 October are essential for aspiring writers, who are also invited to read their work at a Writers’ Cafe on Sunday 6. Earlier that day, a Literary Walk introduces you to some notable writers who lived and worked in Ipswich.

In 2013 the Halesworth Arts Festival is celebrating its 12th year with yet another exciting lineup which includes dance and poetry jazz, classical and folk music, theatre, comedy and a silent movie.

The festival gets off to an original start with an event featuring actor Simon Russell Beale plus Ruthie Culver and Utter Jazz celebrating Britten 100.

Britten’s vibrant harmonic soundscapes and WH Auden’s passionate and political lyrics are refracted through diverse influences from samba and swing to blues, folk and funk.

Also at the festival are identical twins, the celebrated Hungarian guitar duo Peter & Zoltán Katona. They have performed at prestigious venues and at major music festivals around the world and are known as the classical world’s best-known guitar duo.

Music lovers will also want to make a date for London Concertante, the UK’s premiere chamber ensemble with a programme focused around Beethoven’s masterpiece - his septet for clarinet, horn, bassoon and strings.

On the 25th look out for A Musical Safari with Sarah Class – one of Britain’s most sought-after film score composers.

Sarah has a long standing relationship with the BBC, and has composed music for prominent documentary programmes narrated by Sir David Attenborough, one of the patrons of the Halesworth-based, World Land Trust.

In 2013 she received worldwide acclaim for the orchestral score for the BBC series Africa, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. “What wonderful music!” said Sir David Attenborough on first hearing Sarah’s soundtrack to Africa.

Proceeds from the evening will support the conservation work of international charity, World Land Trust.

INFORMATION www.ip-lit.co.uk Booking: www.ipswichregent.co.uk

INFORMATION www.halesworthartsfestival.org

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The Suffolk Chair Collection

SITTING COMFORTABLY?

Our county is feted for its big skies, beer, cider, art, music and literary heritage – but it’s also got a rich but forgotten tradition in chair and furniture making.

Anne Gould finds out more n recent years heritage, providence and buying local are concepts that have started to inform a lot of what we do in our everyday lives. We choose to spend at the farm shop because buying local food is more sustainable, fresher and helps support the Suffolk economy. It might cost a little more than the cut-price basics at the supermarket but what you are buying is something quite different. This process has created a shift in thinking and increasingly more and more people are saying why confine this just to food?

That’s how artist, farmer and the mastermind behind the Alde Valley Spring Festival Jason Gathorne-Hardy has found himself the custodian of The Suffolk Chair Collection. “Each region of England once had a quite distinct chair making tradition. In East Anglia there were a lot of elm square cut chairs with each county having a variation,” he says.

“In Norfolk there were reed back chairs, in Essex knife backs and in Suffolk of course we had the famous Mendlesham chair made with fruit wood or yew. Less well known is the

Suffolk Ball Back chair, which some say with its turned ball-shaped elements has links to Nelson and the battle of Trafalgar”.

Although you might think one wooden chair is much like another, all you need to do is think back to those old Suffolk pubs with a hotch-potch of mis-matching chairs and you’ll instantly recognise what Jason is talking about.

So where did these chairs come from?

Apparently in the old days most villages would have a cabinet maker/carpenter who would turn his hand to making coffins, wheels,

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Akenfield author Ronald Blythe sitting in the limited edition handcrafted Akenfield Chair. Picture courtesy of Eammon McCabe

chairs and whatever was needed. The chairs might not have been as fine or as grand as some of the items made in London for the more “fashionable and wealthy” mainly from mahogany, but they were handmade from local wood and lasted for generations.

For many years too Ipswich was renowned as an excellent furniture making centre and as a result the intricate and delicate skills needed to make such items were passed on. Mendlesham chairs, were originally designed about 200

years ago by the Day family and are particularly intricate and were often given as a prized wedding gift or on a special occasion.

Jason said that it’s thought that the chairs were made by a number of cabinet makers – each producing one component, possibly out of green wood. They were then assembled sometime later by one man. “ To make from green wood is where the term bodging comes from.”

Even today modern handcrafted

Mendlesham chairs can take about 50 hours to make, because the number of joints involved, so it’s hardly surprising that antique versions, especially those that come in pairs or a set, are today much sought after and valuable.

Jason says the Suffolk ball back is more modest than the Mendlesham chair but he started collecting them some years ago after a visit to the Campsea Ashe market. Each is slightly different and has its own beauty and character and today there are 50 chairs in his collection, which get loaned out to various museums, galleries, festivals and events.

It’s as a result of this collection that he’s now made connections with a handful of master craftsmen and artisan furniture makers who are all in their own way trying to keep the heritage alive. With the result (and thanks to Alde Valley Spring Festival, which commissions a chair every year) new style heritage chairs are being commissioned.

“There aren’t so many original ball back chairs about – they are quite delicate and when they broke they were simply thrown out”.

One of the big problems these days, says Jason is that elm, which was traditionally used is now very difficult to get hold of. Some furniture makers turned to using ash but that’s becoming more difficult to find because of the die back, so increasingly oak, from White House Farm is being used instead.

Jim Parsons, of Cransford is one of the new breed of furniture makers and it’s clear that making furniture is a passion.

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The Suffolk Chair Collection

“I was self-taught, it was a hobby and I developed it from there and went on to do a professional course in it.”

He now has a workshop in his garden and says that one day he’d like to spend time on making furniture but at the moment has other commitments. His contributions to the Suffolk chair collection include two new contemporary Suffolk Ball Backs - a carver and a side chair which were based on design elements from three original chairs in the collection.

Also featured are Jim’s signature chairs – his elegant Wenhaston Windsor carvers and his new ‘Sandling’ side chair which is the culmination of several years research and prototypes, the aim being to create a comfortable and contemporary kitchen chair or side chair.

Other items in the collection are based on old chairs that Jason found at Great Glemham primary school.

Jason says one thing that interests him is the similarity between many Suffolk chairs and those made in the Shaker style in America. It’s known that there were people from Suffolk and East Anglia that emigrated to America in the 17th and 18th centuries and maybe the settlers took our traditions with them.

“What’s great is that other people are now starting to appreciate this part of our heritage too.

“We’ve been asked to contribute five chairs for an exhibition at the Flipside Festival – four Suffolk Ball Backs and the Akenfield chair.

“And, we’ve also sent the very first Akenfield chair, complete with a first edition of Akenfield in the book drawer to the Sainsbury Centre in Norwich for their special new Masterpeices exhibition.”

This exhibition celebrates the very best Suffolk and Norfolk art throughout history.

Only 270 pieces have been chosen so it’s something on an “honour” he says to have one of our chairs in the show.

INFORMATION www.aldevalleyspringfestival.co.uk www.flipsidefestival.co.uk

Tim Whiting in his workshop with a Festival 2012 Side Chair ~ made from Gt Glemham oak and Suffolk elm. Picture Courtesy of Eammon McCabe

TIM WHITING AND THE AKENFIELD CHAIR Tim Whiting, of Friston is a millwright and cabinet maker and has long experience of crafting Suffolk heritage furniture. Having learnt his craft with Albert Lain, one of Suffolk’s most famous chair-makers, he now makes Mendleshams, Suffolk Ball Backs and children’s chairs.

With Jason he’s been responsible for the design of a very special new classic chair – the Akenfield – named in tribute to Suffolk writer Ronald Blythe and his famous work, Akenfield A Portrait of an English Village.

It contains elements of all the traditional local chairs – including turned balls from the Suffolk Ball Back – and is made from oak from White House Farm.

A special and quite unusual feature is that there’s a reading drawer in the seat, which is designed to be just the right size to accommodate a first edition of Akenfield.

“What’s special about these chairs is that every one of them is unique because the wood and the grain is always different,” said Tim. At the moment these chairs are only made on commission – they are £825 each – and the plan says Jason, is that there will only 50 Akenfield chairs ever made.

“There were 50 characters in Akenfield and there will be 50 chairs therefore representing each one.”

Individual chair images courtesy of Doug Atfield Page 27 Left: The Suffolk Ball Back Middle: The Akenfield Right: The Mendlesham Page 28 The Wenhaston Windsor

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CHANGING TACK Walsham-le-Willows is one of Suffolk’s most beautiful picture postcards villages with its thatched roofs, babbling brook and its excellent traditional pubs. It’s also home to Clarkes, the famous East Anglian family business and now a multifaceted Country Superstore, which is thriving thanks its new vision. Anne Gould finds out more

here’s a huge white board that dominates the Clarkes cash desk in its clothing store, handwritten with lots of dots, dashes, numbers and colours.

For those not in the know, it looks like some sort of mysterious code amid some of the most coveted top of the range designer country clothing and footwear labels that you will see in the county.

However the story it tells is how a company,

founded in 1908, has expanded to meet the ever-changing needs of the modern world.

Thanks to this vision it now not only continues to sell to all its traditional markets - farms and big estates throughout the region - but has extended its reach across the whole country.

It’s no longer known solely for its building and agricultural services, bespoke wooden gates and as a timber merchant but for

its gun supplies, equestrian equipment and top quality country clothing.

Its most recent customer, for instance, is the River Cottage, Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall’s food empire in the West Country.

The white board actually lists one of its newer products - the vast stock of shot gun cartridges and rifle ammunition that Clarkes sell to farmers.

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Business Profile | Clarkes of Walsham

In fact the store prides itself on being able to supply the ammunition for any sort of country firearm, whether you are shooting clays for sport or rabbits or game.

With 16 lorries out every day delivering across the East of England getting gun supplies to the door is not a problem.

Clarkes, which is run by Harvey Clarke (pictured right), started the move towards new product lines back in 2008.

The company chairman, Barry Clarke enjoyed shooting as a hobby and after taking over a local cartridge supply company launched a gun section in what was then the onsite country furniture store.

Financial Director Richard Balls says, “Being a country area where a lot of people shoot for sport we were lucky to find two members of staff who had real expertise in the area which meant that we didn’t have to employ anyone new.”

It immediately took off because heavy items like clays can be purchased in bulk and delivered direct.

Their next move was to stock a basic range of shooting clothing and then expand into the quality end of the market with brands like Barbour.

Things just seemed to go from there – customers loved it, especially those who were calling in person for timber supplies because it meant they could shop for the outdoor clothes they needed without having to take on a full scale shopping expedition into town.

With the shooting side of the shop fully equipped Clarkes then decided to expand into equestrian sports and the more outdoor side of the fashion industry.

Horse riders can now come to Clarkes for all they need including rugs, bedding, feed, tack, clothing and there’s a great range of hats as well as body protectors which are fitted by trained staff.

It’s become so popular that garden furniture is now stored in an entirely different building to create room for a specialised clothing shop.

What they’ve created is a really relaxed shopping area, complete with comfortable changing rooms and staff that provide expert customer service.

It’s not just the shoppers that have been impressed, Clarkes has won over some of the most prestigious labels in the sector.

“Once these brands came out here and saw our vision they all came on board pretty quickly,” said Richard.

As a result Clarkes now has a really wide range of up-market labels including Barbour, Musto, Joules, North Face and Le Chameau.

The latest exclusive brand, and one which they are really proud to have won, is Schoffel – they are one of only three stockists in the area.

“We are their first customer in Suffolk that’s not a high street store and we’ll be stocking their main range too,” said Richard.

It’s been so successful that Clarkes has now even started doing country shows including Suffolk, Norfolk and Sandringham and the response has been fantastic. “People come and look out for us because they know what we stock and know we will be there,” he added.

Of course for customers who can’t get

to Walsham-le-Willows in person there’s always the opportunity to buy direct on the website.

INFORMATION Clarkes of Walsham The Street, Walsham-le-Willows, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3BA T: 01359 259 259 www.clarkesofwalsham.co.uk

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THE ART OF SERVICE

ave you ever found yourself wandering into shop with intention of keeping your credit card firmly in your pocket and then find an hour later that you’ve had a bit of a spending spree.

Or maybe you’ve been planning a short break and find that you keep returning to the same place – because a certain holiday destination always feels just right.

The chances are that what makes the difference in both these cases is that you’ve been treated to exceptional customer service.

Quite simply people buy people – in the anonymity of a high street store it’s easy to wander in browse, take a look at the long queue at the check out and wander out again.

However if you’re greeted by name as you walk in, treated with respect and maybe even

offered a cup of tea, coffee – or in some places even Champagne your inclination to stay and perhaps spend is totally different.

Places&Faces spoke to the White Lion at Aldeburgh, the Hearing Care Centre and Coes about the huge focus they put on getting it right for their customer.

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Customer Service

THE WHITE LION, ALDEBURGH

As General Manager of one of the premier hotels in Suffolk, Peter Osborne is totally focused on amazing customer service.

“We do everything we can to make sure all our guests have a fantastic experience whether they come to stay here, call in coffee or book for dinner in the restaurant.

“At the White Lion all our staff are trained to put themselves in the guests shoes. We welcome them with a smile and from the moment they check in we expect they should be treated in exactly the same way at reception, in the restaurant and even by the chamber maids.”

To this end he has embarked on an extensive training scheme, which involves three in-house sessions a week and regular visits for his team to some of the top establishments in the country – The Goring in London and Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons.

He said these businesses deliver the highest levels of customer service – and he says that his aim is to reach to the very top to get the culture right.

“We might not have as many staff as these places but we can learn about how they get things right.”

For instance he says one thing they have learnt from the Goring is to know and record a customer’s preferences.

“I have stayed there a few times now and on the first occasion at breakfast they asked me how I wanted my eggs.

“They’ve never needed to ask me again because it’s been recorded as are things like my favourite wine.”

So he says at the White Lion staff might ask people where they are going for the day when they come down in the morning and their reply is recorded.

It means that at dinner we can ask whether they liked Southwold or wherever they’d planned to go and they really feel at home.

He says that the aim is for the service to be seamless so if they know guests have a

particular interest or hobby they’ll arrange for the appropriate magazines to be in their room when they arrive or in the case of a family with babies – a welcome pack with nappies and wipes.

Internal training he says happens three times a week for all staff and is based around Fred Sirieix’s The Art Of Service, which was the basis of a BBC 2 TV show.

He says that it’s like a role play game and teaches staff all sorts of skills and how to handle things if something goes wrong.

Accidents do very occasionally happen but it’s how you handle those things that makes a difference.

“We may never be The Goring or Le Manoir but it’s about raising the bar and setting our sights high.”

THE HEARING CARE CENTRE

Award-winning businesswoman Karen Finch says that when she goes shopping she likes to be treated properly.

And it’s this guiding principle that she’s brought to The Hearing Care Centre because she firmly believes, “People buy people.”

As a result she goes to incredible lengths to make sure all her staff deliver great customer service, after all helping someone with a hearing instrument is not as simple as going into a shop to buy a new outfit.

“Some people might prefer to go for bums on seats and be much more sales orientated but I like to think we do it differently and treat customers as people so they continue to return time after time.”

Of course staff training is essential and involves a regular discussion at the monthly staff meeting and on an annual basis the company takes a whole day out to >>

The Hearing Care Centre Team

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concentrate on customer service as well.

“We are always looking for fresh ideas to improve as well.

We have a staff gripe book and we talk about issues when we get round the table.

“Quite simply we don’t get up until we have turned a situation around and found a positive action point to take away and implement.”

There’s also an in-house customer service award, which has been handed out to staff members who’ve really delivered.

One took a hearing aid to a customer’s home because they were unable to get out of the house. On another occasion a customer got lost and couldn’t find the Hearing Care premises – so a member of staff walked across town to the car park as a guide.

“Our last survey bears this out – we found that 48 per cent were returning customers and as a hearing instrument costs £1,000 and has to be replaced every five to seven years that’s really impressive.”

Karen says, “It’s my 15th year in business and I’m just as excited about my work as I was on day one.”

COES If you were to ask anyone is Suffolk to name one store that really excels at customer service the vast majority would come up with the same answer – Coe’s.

And it’s not without reason, because the store simply excels at everything it does, from providing cricket bats and sporting equipment, ski wear, formal wear and exceptional.

It has a, je ne sais quoi, which everyone assumes has something to do with it being an old family run firm with traditional values.

The reality is, that it’s something ,which goes much deeper and has been thought out with incredible care.

Managing director, William Coe says the Coe’s experience is a combination of service, selection and customer experience.

David and William Coe

“Service is very important but it cannot be looked at in isolation. Your product selection and the shopping environment needs to be right too.”

He said looking back 30 years ago when people did their shopping in corner shops they received excellent service.

However many of these have shut because supermarkets were able to offer something different without the same level of customer service.

That’s not to say that customer service isn’t important.

“Of course we place great importance on staff training both in a formal setting and getting people to work with experienced sales staff on the shop floor too.”

This means on quiet days they can learn about the higher level of service in store and exactly what’s expected of them including greeting people with a smile.

But the other difference is that all the directors work on the shop floor during the week too and every shop in the group will have a visit from one of the directors as well – normally William’s father David.

Having the right products is equally important which is why each department is headed up by a manager and a team of people who know the stock really well and know what the customers really want.

Getting it right is really important – at the start of the school year Coe’s expects to fit out 12,000 children before September and the aim is that no-one waits more than five minutes to be served.

At busy times like that staff have to be drawn in from other departments so it’s also important that people can work in other areas of the store when necessary.

Getting the shopping environment right makes a difference too however and Coe’s has gone to a lot of effort to make that right from turning up in the car park, to being greeted as you walk through the front door with the aim of making the whole experience tranquil and relaxing.

“People shop better when they are relaxed,” he added.

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Fashion

ALL WRAPPED UP When the north wind doth blow we shall have… a new coat and cosy layers!

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Introducing Two Danes new to Dennys of Southwold Autumn Winter 2013

11 Market Place, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6EA Open 7 days a week

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Christmas Celebrations

CHRISTMAS IS COMING It’s October already and if you’ve survived this far without planning your Christmas celebrations the chances are it won’t be long before you’ll be getting your diary out

ove it or loathe it, the festive season with its myriad of events; nativities, carol services and drinks parties – at school, with family, friends and work colleagues has to be organised and really the sooner the better.

Of course you don’t have to plot ahead with your Waitrose order just yet, tramp round the toy stores, or even dig out the cards and gifts you sensibly purchased in the January sales.

However if you are planning to go out – whether it’s a restaurant, pub, hotel or a private venue, booking early guarantees that you’ll get the date and the destination that you want.

For many the “Company do” – the big lavish corporate evening event with a meal, entertainment and free booze has disappeared, along with the tea party with Father Christmas for employees children.

In its place, many workers and small businesses are getting together and arranging their own social gathering, which of course

means some will vote for Indian, Chinese or Thai cuisines rather than the traditional turkey roast.

On the other hand many people see this as an opportunity to go somewhere really special and different, a great restaurant or a gastro pub perhaps and of course Suffolk is blessed with so many options here.

Then when it comes to Christmas Day and New Year some families are now choosing to forgo the mountain of washing up – and supermarket shopping - to relax and enjoy the day by eating out or even staying over in a local hotel.

If you are still looking for inspiration, over the next few pages Places&Faces has brought together a great selection of Christmas celebration choices so enjoy with our compliments of the season.

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CHRISTMAS MAGIC AT MILSOMS hristmas at milsoms Kesgrave Hall is truly magical from the moment you enter our long sweeping drive lined with sparkling trees the Christmas spirit will stir within you. The Hangar will be transformed into a winter wonderland with Christmas trees and twinkling lights. You will find milsoms is the perfect place for a get together with a group of work colleagues, family or friends so come and join us for a Christmas party to end all parties!

As you would expect from Kesgrave Hall, Head Chef Stuart Oliver has devised a delicious three course Christmas menu (with choices) for you to enjoy. The evening starts at 7.00pm with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival followed by three course dinner and coffee before dancing to an amazing live band Frisky, with carriages at 12.15am. However if you don’t want to go home on party nights, we’re offering an extra special rate of £50* per person (bed and breakfast) if you’d like to stay over. *based on double occupancy with room bookings confirmed by December 1st

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS 2013 MENU Starters

Confit of creedy carver chicken terrine roasted pear, confit leg & celeriac remoulade Marinated salmon, avocado puree, crispy fennel & crab mayonnaise Heritage beetroot salad goats’ curd, hazelnuts & aged balsamic

Main Course

Traditional roast turkey, roast potatoes, chipolata & bacon roll, bread sauce, red wine jus, cranberry sauce Roast sirloin of british beef, yorkshire pudding roast potatoes & red wine jus Wild mushroom gnocchi quail egg, pea shoot salad & winter truffle

Desserts

Homemade Christmas pudding, brandy sauce & chantilly cream Raspberry & white chocolate tarte, raspberry compote, mint syrup, vanilla tuile

Tickets are £55 per person Party Dates Friday 6th December Saturday 7th December Friday 13th December

Selection of British & Irish cheese celery, grapes, biscuits Saturday 14th December Friday 20th December Saturday 21st December

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CHRISTMAS PARTIES ON THE COAST

horpeness Hotel & Country Club offers the ultimate locations to celebrate any occasion with a wide selection of events & plenty of festive cheer throughout December.

Gather the family, friends or work colleagues for a Christmas lunch at Thorpeness Hotel until the 19th December and feast on the finest local produce from a traditional Christmas menu including juicy roast Norfolk Turkey & Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce two courses £13.50 per person, three courses £16.50.

Alternatively choose from a selection of disco & live music nights to suit all budgets at the stunning Country Club in Thorpeness with Boogie Nights on the 12th & 19th December for £20 per person including a delicious two course hot buffet meal and disco with all the old favourites. No need to worry about taxis to the Boogie Nights as Thorpeness are providing a coach service with pick up’s in Ipswich for just £12 per person there and back. For a night of Winter Wonderland luxury arrive on the red carpet for mulled wine & canapés before sitting down to a deliciously festive five course meal including coffee and mints. Then dance the night away to a disco playing a mixture of all the hits and Christmas party classics on the 6th, 7th, 13th, 20th December for £35 per person. Two unique live music evenings with ‘Tina Turner The Queen of Rock’ taking to the stage on the 14th December and get ready to twist and shout as the coasts welcome ‘The Blue Bruvvaz’ on 21st December with mulled wine & canapés on arrival followed by five course sit down meal for £40 per person Ask about Thorpeness’ special room rate from only £25 per person for the festive nights.

Call 01728 452176 now to book your place or for further information

The Thorpeness Hotel | Thorpeness | Suffolk IP16 4NH T: (01728) 452176 | info@thorpeness.co.uk www.thorpeness.co.uk

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elebrate Christmas at Woodhall Manor, an exclusive use venue and enjoy planning your perfect Christmas party with an experienced team.

Woodhall Manor is the perfect backdrop for your Christmas party. This beautiful venue can play host to any size party whether you hire it for your own private Christmas celebration, or join other groups for a shared night of festive fun on Friday 13th December 2013.

The Manor house is fully decorated with elegant and stylish decorations, offering seasonal menus and a welcoming open log fire. Dine in a contemporary banqueting hall with traditional charm and then continue your celebrations in The Long Bar, a private nightclub, bringing you the perfect festive atmosphere.

The Chefs at Woodhall manor offer a wide festive menu allowing you to tailor make your menu to suit your party, whether you wish to have an afternoon lunch, an evening buffet or a sit down evening dinner.

Woodhall Drive | Suffolk IP12 3EG corporate@woodhallmanor.co.uk | T: 01394 411288 www.woodhallmanor.com/37/christmas-parties

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Head Chef Jason Shaw’s roasts1 2are Christmas Eve Dinner Dance is just £30 and includes a five-course special treat for families on 15th and £ 4 522nd p eDecember r p e r s oasnthey can dinner in the Brasserie. After dinner, enter into the party spirit to dance enjoy Santa Sundays; a delicious three-course £ 1 0 p er p er s o n d eSunday p o s i t r lunch, e q u i r efollowed d to live band Pea Green until midnight. by a visit from Santa and a disco to boot! Dance to all the Christmas Put your feet up, get out of the kitchen and enjoy Christmas Day favourites and get a festive family snap in the Snowdome for a Lunch in style. Menu highlights of the seven-course spectacle include memorable picture of the festivities. Adults £19.95 and children cod wrapped in parma ham with herby mash, mint pea puree and £10.95 which includes a gift from Santa. join us for Christmas Eve £30, chorizo and Sutton hoo chicken broth. Adults £70 and children £30.

Alternatively, Festive Christmas Lunch will be running Monday to C h r i s t m a s D ay L u n c h A d u lt s £ 7 0 / C h i l d r e n £ 3 0 , Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a banquet of gastronomic delights Saturday from 1st to 22nd December serving diners a traditional roast B ox i n g D ay L u n c h A d u lt s £ 2 9 / C h i l d r e n £ 1 4 . 5 0 beginning with champagne and canapés. An eight-course dinner will be with all the trimmings! Two courses £12.50 and three courses £16.50. a n d N ew Y ea r ’ s E v e A d u lt s £ 8 0 / C h i l d r e n £ 4 0 served and there will also be a piper to see in 2014. At 1am all guests are The Winter Wonderland Dinner Dance on 30th November will get invited to join the White Lion for its third annual lantern parade as 100 even the most Scrooge-like visitors into the Christmas spirit as the James Cable Room is transformed in to a magical winter wonderland. lanterns are released across the open sea. Adults £80 and children £40.

Arrive at 7pm for drinks followed by a four-course dinner and festive entertainment. £28 per person. ure please call: Party the night away this Christmas and celebrate the festivities with The White Lion Hotel | Market Cross Place Follow us here: on a large scale or a work party, Party Nights. Whether planning a party iet@whitelion.co.uk Aldeburgh | Suffolk | IP15 5BJ sit down to a three-course dinner followed by a boogie from the hotel’s T: 01728 452720 | www.whitelion.co.uk

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COSY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE DOG

f your ideal Christmas celebration is to visit a traditional Suffolk village pub with good food and real ales you need look no further than The Dog at Grundisburgh, just outside Woodbridge.

Charles & Eilir Rogers’ award winning gastro pub is known for rustic country fayre and this year’s Christmas menu is no exception.

Local produce features highly with hearty traditional dishes rubbing shoulders with innovative combinations and tempting treats.

Christmas Menu STARTERS Roast parsnip soup with coconut milk and freshly baked bread Local Suffolk game terrine with homemade piccalilli, mixed leaves and toast Baked brie with red onion jam, walnuts and cranberry compote, and freshly baked rustic bread In-house smoked salmon and spinach tartlets with a citrus salad Oriental duck pancakes with hoisin sauce and cucumber and spring onion spaghetti IN THE MIDDLE Traditional roast Norfolk turkey, pigs in blankets, stuffing, Brussels sprouts with bacon & cranberry, roast potatoes and gravy Venison feather blade served with a wild mushroom sauce, braised red cabbage and creamy mashed potato Loin of cod wrapped in leek served with fondant potato, a creamy chorizo sauce and winter greens Chicken breast served with tarragon cream sauce, dauphinoise potato and roast butternut squash Goats cheese, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes and olives encased in puff pastry served with new potatoes and salad (v) TO FINISH Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce Apple tart tatin served with vanilla ice cream and red wine syrup Berry, white chocolate and dark chocolate mousse Duo of cheeses (Suffolk Blue and Oak Smoked Shipcord Cheddar) served with red onion marmalade and biscuits 3 course lunch £17.50, 2 course lunch £14.00, Coffee and petit fours £2.50 3 course evening meal £23.50, 2 course evening meal £19.00, Coffee and petit fours £2.50 EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED

The Dog | The Green | Grundisburgh | Woodbridge | Suffolk | IP13 6TA Tel: 01473 735267 | info@grundisburghdog.co.uk @GrundisburghDog www.facebook.com/thegrundisburghdog

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FINE FESTIVE DINING AT THE GALLEY

ome and join in the festive celebrations at The Galley, Woodbridge, set in a beautiful medieval building, situated at the top of the picturesque Market Hill.

This family run restaurant offers fine dining in beautiful surroundings overlooking the thriving market town and is open daily offering a unique lunch and dinner menu as well as daily specials and light lunches that always include fresh local produce. Restaurateur Uğur Vata has devised a delicious three course festive menu for your Christmas party at just £27.50 per person offering a delicious selection of course with starters from spiced poached winter pear set over shredded beetroot drizzled with picante Gorgonzola & poppy dressing to galantine of pheasant & mushroom served with sauerkraut, Main courses including the traditional Suffolk bronze turkey with festive trimmings to fabulous Turkish lamb stew, braised lamb with vegetables, herbs and spices served in a terracotta dish accompanied by braised rice and mouth-watering desserts such as warm plum pudding with brandy sauce and The Galley’s traditional vintage marmalade ice cream. The full menu is available online at www.thegalley.uk.com.

The restaurant also houses an amazing wine cellar and Ugur and his team are always on hand to recommend the perfect accompaniment to your meal. The Galley is the perfect venue for any celebration and there are private dining rooms available including the bright, spacious and welcoming room upstairs that can seat fourteen diners or alternatively the large wine cellar which has a long central table that seats up to thirty diners. This dramatic space offers uninterrupted privacy from the hustle and bustle of the restaurant.

21 Market Hill | Woodbridge | Suffolk | IP12 4LX T: 01394 380055 | www.galley.uk.com

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EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY AT THE BRUDENELL

FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS

hristmas is a magical time at The Brudenell where every guest is welcomed to the beautiful beach hotel in true Christmas spirit to enjoy a wonderful festive experience.

Join us for a full programme of seasonal events with a variety of Christmas and New Year celebrations. Whether you arrive for one of our festive packages or for a festive dining experience there will be plenty of celebratory cheer.

Christmas Comedy Nights: A unique evening of laughter and delicious food with a one off selection of comedy nights – the new alternative to the office Christmas party or a fun night out for all. Enjoy these special nights with dates throughout December - visit the Brudenell website for further information. £35 per person including: pre-dinner drink, three course dinner from our festive dining menu, coffee & mince pies plus festive table accompaniments and as much laughter as you can handle! Why not enjoy all of the above and stay the night in one off our stunning rooms? Includes breakfast based on two sharing for £85 per person.

Private Christmas Party: Book our intimate private dining room for your office Christmas party or family celebration, whatever the occasion we have all the right ingredients for a great night.

Three course festive dining menu including coffee and mince pies £25. Pre ordering is required, festive dining is available daily from 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 9pm from December 3rd to 23rd.

For full details and to see the festive set menu visit brudenellhotel.co.uk or call 01728 452071.

osting your Christmas party at Fennes is a wonderful chance to celebrate in one of Britain’s most beautiful venues, whether you wish to have an exclusive party or celebrate with others at our shared party night on Friday 13th December 2013.

The Manor house at Fennes is decorated with stylish and traditional Christmas decorations and has the flexibility to host small or large parties in one of our elegant rooms so that your party is perfectly structured to suit your needs.

The Banqueting Hall allows you to celebrate your Christmas party in a stylish and sophisticated setting with a contemporary starlight celling and a unique dance area, which makes Fennes the perfect setting for your party.

With over 20 years experience Fennes have a very friendly and professional team to help organise parties according to your ideas and desires with great attention to detail.

Fennes will tailor make your party to suit your requirements, whether you are looking for a small Christmas celebration or a large festive party with options available from Christmas dinners, cocktail nights, buffets lunches to a tasteful sit down meal.

With unique and private areas for dinning you have exclusive hire of the Manor. In this comfortable and serene setting you can enjoy the house and grounds at your leisure.

The Parade | Aldeburgh | Suffolk | IP15 5BU T: 01728 452071 | www.brudenellhotel.co.uk

Fennes Rd | Bocking | Essex | CM7 5P T: 01376 324555 | www.fennes.co.uk

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CELEBRATE IN STYLE AT THE HADLEIGH RAM CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU TO START Roasted sweet potato & smoked paprika soup V GF Duck & pistachio spring roll, roast fig puree, clementine, endive salad En paupiette of plaice fillet, vegetable spaghetti, white wine & vanilla veloute, candied lemon GF Quince & shallot tarte tatin, pickled walnut puree, mulled wine reduction V GF he new Hadleigh Ram restaurant and bar opened earlier this year with rave reviews. Owned and run by sibling team Iain, Lorna and Ollie Macmillan they plan to make your Christmas party, Chritmas Day festivities or New Year celebrations something really special and very memorable.

The Christmas party menu is beautifully flexible with two and three course options plus the opportunity to add a flight of wine, cheese course with a glass of port or even a cocktail master class where you’ll learn to make cocktails before dinner. Parties of six or more will also enjoy a free glass of fizz!

The seven course Christmas Day menu with canapés and Champagne on arrival and a glass of brandy or port is a generous feast for £95 per person. Executive Chef Ollie Macmillan and Head Chef Nick Traher have crafted an inspiring selection of seasonal specialties and with dinner and dancing New Year’s Eve at £58.95 per person the Hadleigh Ram has something for everyone.

IN THE MIDDLE Roast turkey, confit goose leg, pigs in blankets, roasted butter fondant, carrots, honey roast parsnips, Brussels sprouts, turkey jus GF Braised feather blade of beef, confit shallots, watercress pomme puree, candied salsify, pickled walnuts, potato crisp, red wine jus GF Poached salmon, smoked eel, crispy egg, spinach, warm vegetables à la grecque, creamed potato, caviar GF Mushroom barigoule, winter vegetable broth, chervil, braised chicory & fennel V GF

TO FINISH Chocolate & prune tart, roasted rosemary, thyme gelato GF Christmas pudding, brandy, cinnamon croquette, redcurrant sorbet, vanilla crème anglaise GF Spiced plum consommé, deep fried marshmallow, clove poached plums, crème fraiche parfait GF Twice baked Colston Bassett soufflé, macerated grapes, celery & poppy seed tuile, ruby port jelly ~ Coffee & miniature mince pies ~ Monday to Wednesday: 2 courses ~ £19.95 3 courses ~ £25.95 Thursday to Saturday: 2 courses ~ £23.95 3 courses ~ £29.95

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We also believe that we can genuinely tell how much she has enjoyed a walk and although a simple route this month, taking in beautiful open rural expanses and quiet road walking, we saw all the indications that this one had really hit the mark. Once she reads this copy and passes it for publication I’ll know for certain…

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his summer we watched the amazing Essex Dog Display Team, led by Roy Dyer, at the Suffolk Dog Day at Helmingham Hall.

Watching the dogs perform spell binding feats of control and understanding with their handlers it was easy to think that these canny canines really understood the English language and somehow had bridged the gap between man and his mutt. Roy however is adamant, and who am I to argue with such an expert, that dogs do not even know their own name and respond only to tone, repetition and reward. I recall this moment as without question or shame I am fully aware that we project human qualities onto Darcy and while we know she is a dog (she’ll be devastated if she ever finds out) she does often behave in ways that seem human like to us.

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THE WALK Distance: Approx. 3 miles (alternative route 2 miles) Time: Approx. 1 hour depending on your pace (main route) Terrain: Field paths, quiet lanes. 1 stile (with gate to side) Stops: The Westerfield Swan Ordinance Survey Map: Explorer 197 Start Point OS reference: 176 478 (The Swan Car Park) 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.placesandfaces.co.uk /dog-walks

1. From the Swan car park turn left and pass in front of the pub. Walk up the hill for approx. 250 yds until you reach a footpath (FP) sign on your left.

2. Turn left at the FP sign and pass through the metal gate.

Continue through the field to the next metal gate.

3. Having passed through the second gate turn right. The path follows the edge of the field turning left along the top hedgerow after reaching a section of green chain link fencing.

4. At the end of the hedgerow you will meet another path with a four finger signpost. Turn right following the bridleway. Follow this path past Pipp’s Farm and past Beeston’s Farm. Having passed Beeston’s Farm continue on this path for approximately another five minutes until you reach the end of the next field. At this point the path continues straight ahead passing between two hedges.

5. Having taken the path between the hedges keep your eyes sharply peeled for a FP sign which is mostly buried in the hedge of your right after approx. 20yds. After another 10 yds pass through the gap in the hedge and walk across the field with the house and farm building opposite as your target. Cross the style to the left of the metal gate.

(Darcy was easily able to bar between the bars of the gate) Keep to the right of the field and head for the next metal gate. Pass through the next field and exit via the wooden gate opposite Low Farm.

6. Turn right and walk down the quiet lane until you meet the main road.

This will take 10-15 minutes depending on your pace.

7. At the main road turn right. Initially there is no pavement but a substantial grass verge that will keep you out of the path of oncoming traffic. After approximately five minutes you will reach the Westerfield village sign and pavement. Continue straight ahead which after a short walk will bring you back to The Swan.

Alternative route: For those wanting a slightly shorter walk take the footpath to the right immediately after Beeston’s Farm. Follow the path and keep to the left of the hedge. Cross a small wooden bridge and then a stile. Continue straight ahead until the path meets the quiet lane detailed in point six. Turn right and follow instructions as per point seven above.

The Swan at Westerfield on the outskirts of Ipswich has just undergone a major refurbishment and is the ideal location to enjoy our excellent range of wines, ales and delicious food in a great atmosphere with or without your dog.

Our menu offers a wonderful selection of dishes prepared with love from the best local ingredients where practical. The menu include honest ‘pub grub’ alongside more contemporary dishes, all freshly prepared and presented by friendly, efficient staff.

There will always be seasonal specials which you can discover on our blackboards on the day.

You’re now able to make an online reservation request. We’ll get back to you either by email or phone to confirm your booking or to arrange an available time.

Christmas bookings are now being taken.

Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk IP6 9AJ Tel: 01473 251447 debeninns.co.uk/swan

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NEW LIGHT THROUGH

OLD WINDOWS

With new owners, an extensive refurbishment programme and a bright vision for the future the last few months have been exciting for the team at Seckford Hall. Adrian Rawlinson visited the re-branded 1530 restaurant to see the changes for himself and sample the new menu

hat’s in a name? Well in this case the simple renaming of the restaurant at Seckford Hall to 1530 speaks volumes. Seckford Hall is without question one of Suffolk’s most iconic buildings. A stunning Tudor mansion with beautiful grounds the Hall was constructed in 1530 and the new name reflects this impressive heritage. As soon as you enter the Hall it is obvious that the new owners value and understand the history they have inherited and operations director Mark Suddes is clear

that they consider themselves custodians of this important building with a responsibility to future generations.

With this responsibility in mind the refurbishment so far, in my opinion, has been skilfully executed perfectly blending old with new and moving Seckford Hall into a new era of elegant and comfortable luxury. Some changes are subtle such as the re-positioning of reception, sympathetic redecoration and the incorporation of the stylish ‘SH’ Seckford Hall logo into rugs and staff uniforms. Other

changes such as the bold animal print carpet in the Great Hall, home to the new destination Taittinger champagne and cocktail bar, are more striking but absolutely enhance the building.

With a programme to upgrade the bedrooms, the first ones are now ready and look fantastic, development of the facilities for meetings and a rolling programme for all aspects of the Hall no corner will remain untouched over the coming months.

As you enter 1530 the first impression is one of a well-lit, warm and comfortable space with

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tables arranged cleverly to cater for romantic meals for two as well as larger groups. The old formality of the precisely pressed white linen tablecloths may have gone but the style and elegance remains. The restaurant seems lighter and airier than before both visually and in general atmosphere. Although we had arrived to eat early in the evening there was already the welcoming buzz of friendly but unobtrusive conversation from other diners in the room.

This change in atmosphere was commented on by our waitress who told us that the refurbishment had already seemed to make guests more relaxed.

The menu at 1530 has been devised by joint Head Chefs Ashley Durrant and Liam Oakenfall, a talented and experienced team who are relishing the challenge of making the hotel a real destination for great locally sourced food.

Uncomplicated in its presentation on our visit the menu offered an enticing choice of nine starters and nine main courses with a good selection of tempting desserts.

There were a number of dishes in the starters that really appealed to me. I was sorely tempted by the wild mushroom and tarragon risotto, pan fried scallops and Gressingham duck but finally plumped for the duo of hot roasted and local smoked salmon risotto. My dining partner too faced the same selection quandary but settled on the orange, fennel and marinated feta salad. Both were delicious, fresh and attractively presented. I was particularly impressed with my dish as the ‘ravioli’ had been formed using the sliced smoked salmon and was complimented perfectly by the caper and pea shoot salad.

For our mains we were again spoilt for choice. The options included three fish dishes – pan fried sea trout, steamed grey mullet and

pan fired cod - a trio of Suffolk pork, corn fed chicken breast, 28 day aged steak and a rack of lamb as well as two tempting vegetarian choices of beef tomato, smoked aubergine and halloumi cheese tart and baked Portobello

gingerbread, deep fried coconut ice cream and caramel sauce with our other choice being strawberry Swiss roll served with raspberry bavarois and black pepper ice cream. At the risk of being repetitive both were again

The menu at 1530 has been devised by joint Head Chefs Ashley Durrant and Liam Oakenfall, a talented and experienced team who are relishing the challenge of making the hotel a real destination for great locally sourced food. mushrooms stuffed with mozzarella.

After much deliberation we chose the pan fried cod served with chorizo risotto and clams with a vermouth cream sauce and for myself the rack of lamb with roasted marrow stuffed with Mediterranean cous cous, broad beans and mint jus.

As the dishes arrived I have to admit that I suffered a brief moment of selection envy as the cod was placed in front of my wife. The aromas were enticing, the portion substantial and the instant murmurs of appreciation, as she tasted the perfectly cooked fish, made me realise she had made an excellent choice.

I needn’t have worried though as my lamb too was wonderful, skilfully cooked and the accompanying stuffed marrow a delight. The cous cous, which can often end up stodgy in dishes such as these, was light fluffy and extremely flavoursome. I have since tried to recreate this apparently simple dish at home and cannot get close. A testament to how those with talent can make the difficult look simple and create a dish that I know I will have to make a return visit to enjoy again.

For dessert I chose grilled pineapple with

delicious and our only criticism was that after such plentiful starters and mains the desserts too were generous, however as I recall that both plates were fully emptied I think our protestation was born more of feigned selfrestraint than any real disappointment to be presented with such fantastic dishes.

Throughout the evening the service we received was friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. Mark Suddes has retained many of the team that were at Seckford when he arrived and that continuity is to be applauded as Seckford Hall has always had a reputation for good service. What is clear though is that he has enthused the team with a vision of the new direction for Seckford Hall which culminated in a thoroughly enjoyable evening and one that will we will certainly repeat.

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TASTY AUTUMN

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The marriage of lamb with the herbal trinity of mint, rosemary and thyme is a match made in culinary heaven so this delicious autumn recipe from Lauren Gregg, Head Chef at Snape Malting’s Café 1885 is sure to be a favourite or the past decade Lauren Gregg, Head Chef at Café 1885, has had the opportunity to work with a host of very experienced and gifted chefs. Working alongside such talent she’s created some amazing dishes and feels that the heart of every dish should be good fresh local ingredients - which exactly reflects the ethos at Snape Maltings. The café is right at the heart of the Maltings and with so much wonderful Suffolk produce right on the doorstep it’s not surprising that Lauren is constantly inspired by our county’s seasonal offerings. Lauren commented “as the head chef, this is very important to me, as I get to work with some amazing foods grown and produced close to the Maltings, which I can bring together to make a very enjoyable dish”. Café 1885 is open daily from 10am to 5pm for brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. There is a new menu every month to coincide with the monthly Farmers Market (first Saturday of each month).

INGREDIENTS Serves two

Autumn lamb with broad bean & pea salad

2 racks of lamb (with at least 3 cutlets on each) ½ banana shallot 500g new potatoes 100g fresh green peas 100g fresh broad beans 1 tablespoon thyme 1 tablespoon rosemary 2 tablespoon of roughly chopped mint 50g salted butter 1 tablespoon Hill Farm rapeseed oil Salt & Pepper to season

1. Prepare the rack of lamb by cleaning off the meat and removing the excess fat with a sharp knife. Make slits into the fat and rub in seasoning, oil and some of each of the herbs.

2. Sear off lamb, bone side down, for a minute to colour and then do the same on both edge sides, then sear the fat side down and place the pan into the oven at 190oC/ 200oC for 8 minutes.

3. Once the 8 minutes are completed place the lamb on a tray and allow the lamb to rest for at least 5 minutes. Take the pan with all the juice from the lamb and add your sliced new potatoes with a little bit of seasoning and remaining fresh thyme & rosemary. Toss the potatoes covering them with the excess liquor and place into oven to brown, usually for two to three minutes.

CHEF’S TIP Select the cooking time that suits your taste by following this guide

4. Slice half a banana shallot and sauté without colour in a little oil. At the very last minute drop the broad beans & peas into the pan and add a knob of butter, to give a shine. Once the butter has melted add a teaspoon of freshly chopped mint into the mix and toss, so all the peas and beans get coated in the pan juice.

Rare – 5 minutes Medium/rare – 6 minutes Medium/well done – 10 minutes Well done – 15 minutes

5. Once the lamb has rested slice the rack into chops giving you a collection of moist and tender medium cooked lamb cutlets. Centre the sautéed potato on your plate and then place the lamb cutlets at an angle on the potato. Drizzle the pea and broad Situated in the heart of bean salad around the lamb. the award-winning Snape Maltings, Cafe 1885 serves a fresh seasonal menu throughout the year.

Come and enjoy the relaxed, contemporary

atmosphere within the Victorian Maltings where Situated in the heart of the award-winning Situated inprepare theSnape heart of and our team of chefs brunch, lunch tea using the very bestSnape of Suffolk Maltings, Café 1885 serves a freshafternoon seasonal menu the award-winning ingredients.

Maltings, Cafe serves throughout the year.

Treat yourself and a friend1885 to our traditional afternoon tea, our three tier cake stand is

a fresh seasonal menu with made pastries, scrumptious Come and enjoy the relaxed, contemporary atmosphere brimming within thehand Victorian Maltings throughout the scones with local jam and year. a selection of tasty where our team of chefs prepare brunch, lunch and afternoon tea usingchoice theofvery best finger blended teasof Come sandwiches, and enjoy thea relaxed, contemporary served in a silver teapot. Maltings where atmosphere withinantique the Victorian Suffolk ingredients.

Whilst at of thechefs Maltings enjoy wandering our team prepare brunch, lunch around and Treat yourself and a friend to our traditional afternoon tea, our three tier cake is our collection of shops galleries. afternoon tea using the and very beststand of Suffolk brimming with hand made pastries, scrumptious scones ingredients. with local jam and a selection daily 10am to Treat andantique a from friend to teapot. our traditional of tasty finger sandwiches, a choice of blended teas servedOpen in yourself a silver afternoonthroughout tea, our three tier cake stand is 5pm the year.

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finger sandwiches, a choice of blended teas Snape Maltings Open daily from 10am to 5pm throughout served in a silver antiquethe teapot. year.

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Café 1885 Snape Maltings, Snape, nr Aldeburgh IP17 1SR

Whilst at the Maltings enjoy wandering around

www.snapemaltings.co.uk our collection of shops and galleries. www.snapemaltings.co.uk Telephone : 01728 684 175

Telephone : 01728 687 to 175 Open daily from 10am 5pm throughout the year.

Café 1885 Snape Maltings Snape, nr Aldeburgh IP17 1SR

www.snapemaltings.co.uk Telephone : 01728 684 175

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Arlingtons

Buzzing brasserie style restaurant with café bar set within the building converted from the Arlingtons Ballroom. The perfect venue to catch up with friends, talk business, celebrate special occasions.

French style menu served in typical informal Brasserie manner offering a large selection of freshly prepared Suffolk reared meat dishes and vegetarian choices as well as fish & shellfish from sustainable sources. Plus takeaway deli, breakfast from 8am, light meals and homemade cakes throughout the day.

The Plough & Sail

the maybush

After a year at the helm of the Plough & Sail located at Snape Maltings, local twins Alex and Oliver Burnside’s passion for creating a quality dining pub serving a seasonally-changing menu is ever stronger. Enjoy ‘traditional’ pub food for lunch and in the evenings a modern ‘restaurant style’ menu alongside an extensive selection of ales, spirits and quality wines. Pre and post concert dining is available and booking is advised.

“We look forward to welcoming you soon.”

Recently beautifully refurbished The Maybush Inn sits on the banks of the Deben in Waldringfield. The busy riverside pub and restaurant affords panoramic views across the river and beyond. The Maybush has become famous for its excellent food offering with a wide range and varied menu including local game, meats and fresh seafood. Vegetarian options and children’s menu available.

Christmas menu now available. See our website for details.

Open: Monday to Sunday 8am to 10pm Address: 13 Museum Street, Ipswich.

Suffolk. IP1 1HE E: enquiries@arlingtonsbrasserie.co.uk W: www.arlingtonsbrasserie.com

Open: Monday- Saturday 11.00am 11.00pm. Sunday 12.00 noon - 10.30pm Food served 7 days a week.

Address: Snape Maltings, Snape Bridge, Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1SR E: alexburnside@hotmail.com W: www.theploughandsailsnape.co.uk

Open: Monday- Saturday 11.00am 11.00pm. Sunday 12.00 noon - 10.30pm Food served 7 days a week Address: Cliff Road, Waldringfield, Woodbridge, SuffolkIP12 4QL E: maybush@debeninns.co.uk W: www.debeninns.co.uk

T: 01473 230293

T: 01728 688413

T: 01473 736215

The fountain

Located in the lovely old village of Tuddenham St Martin, 3 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. We can cater for any parties from 2 to 45 people. The menu comprises of a full A La Carte menu and a set 2 or 3 course menu. For reservations please call 01473 785377 or email fountainpub@btconnect.com

The Angel

Butt & Oyster

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.

Christmas menu now available. See our website for details.

Open: Monday to Friday 12pm - 2pm & 6pm to 9pm. Saturday 12pm - 2pm & 6pm - 9.30pm Sunday 12pm to 3pm Closed Evening Address: The Street, Tuddenham St. Martin, IP6 9BT E: fountainpub@btconnect.com W: www.tuddenhamfountain.co.uk

Using the best local ingredients from the excellent producers on our doorstep, we prepare great tasty food here on the premises & 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 160 gins.

Open: 12-3 & 5-close Mon-Fri & we are open all day at weekends Address: Theatre Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4NE (Just off the Market Hill) E: mail@theangelwoodbridge.co.uk W: www.theangelwoodbridge.co.uk

Open: Monday- Saturday 11.00am 11.00pm. Sunday 12.00 noon -10.30pm.

Food served 7 days a week.

Address: Pin Mill, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1JW E: buttandoyster@debeninns.co.uk W: www.debeninns.co.uk

T: 01473 785377

T: 01394 383808

T: 01473 780764

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Food Gallery

Fynn Valley

Open to everyone, not just golfers, we are the place you bring your family and friends for a wide range of tempting meals prepared by our talented chefs.

Meals can be eaten in our cosy Courtyard Bar, The Terrace overlooking the golf course or utilising the entire spacious Valley Room on busier occasions.

Full details of our menus and offers can be found on our website.

Open: Open lunch and evening except closed all day Monday and Sunday evenings Address: Fynn Valley Golf Club, Witnesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9JA E: restaurant@fynn-valley.co.uk W: www.fynn-valley.co.uk

T: 01473 785202

the fox

THE PEACOCK INN

The MIDDLETON Bell

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 3 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. Come and 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 - Saturday 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 11pm. Sunday 12pm - 6pm. (Food served 12pm - 2.30pm & 6pm - 9pm daily) Address: 37 The Street, Chelsworth, Suffolk, IP7 7HU E: wilcri@aol.com W: www.thepeacockchelsworth.com

Open: Bar: Monday 6pm -11pm, Tuesday – Friday: Lunch 12 noon – 3pm Evening 6pm11pm, Saturday: 12 noon – midnight Sunday: 12 noon – 10.30pm Food served Tuesday – Sunday Booking advisable please call for details.

Address:The Street, Middleton, Suffolk, IP17 3NN

T: 01449 743952

the dog

T: 01728 648286

The Anchor

Award Winning Public House, Restaurant & Bar. Our menu constantly evolves to reflect the changing seasons and celebrates the very best of locally sourced produce. Our ‘Specials Board’ is inspired by the prime seasonal ingredients available each day and the entire menu is complemented by a carefully selected wine list. New guest beer every week. Real ales and rustic ciders. Save 20% off food orders everyday between 5.30-6.30pm. Set price menu 1 course £7.50, 2 courses £10 or 3 courses £13

Award winning pub with 10 rooms (includes 6 eco-clad garden chalets) in Walberswick, a stone’s throw from the sea & dunes. A changing menu with daily specials, we use plenty of fresh fish, shellfish & meat produce from local farmers, vegetables from nearby allotments. We sell our own bread, cakes, chutneys & relishes. Extensive wine list (Harper’s Wine Pub of the Year 2011) and over 50 imported bottled beers. Large outside terrace, dog-friendly.

Open: Monday - Saturday 11.00am 11.00pm. Sunday 12.00 noon - 10.30pm Food served 7 days a week Address: The Street, Newbourne, Woodbridge IP12 4NY E: fox@debeninns.co.uk W: www.debeninns.co.uk

Open: Monday – Closed. Tuesday – Thursday 12 - 2.30pm and 5.30 - 11.00pm.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday Open All Day. Food Served 12 – 2.00pm (2.30 Sunday) and 5.30 to 9.00pm daily Address: The Green, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6TA W: www.grundisburghdog.co.uk

Open: every day from 8.30am for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

T: 01473 736307

T: 01473 735267

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. Christmas menu now available.

See our website for details.

Address: The Anchor, Main Street, Walberswick, Suffolk, IP18 6UA E: info@anchoratwalberswick.com W: w.anchoratwalberswick.com @AnchoratWalbers T: 01502 722112

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THE GALLEY

Food Gallery

The Coach & Horses

Coddenham food store

The Galley in Woodbridge is a family run restaurant offering vibrant and exciting menus, using fresh local produce, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. For those wishing to hold a celebration or business lunch, there are private dining rooms available. New 2 course lunch & early bird diner menu just £9.50, 3 courses £11.

Lobster Week – 14th – 20th October 2013.

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. Christmas menu now available. See our website for details.

At the heart of Coddenham you will find our beautiful village food store where we pride ourselves in sourcing the best of local products. As well as everyday staples you will find such gems as Suffolk Gold and Suffolk Blue Cheese, Suffolk pate, local meats, breads and beers. The perfect choice to top up fresh food locally or just a place pop for a coffee. We look forward to welcoming you.

Open: 7 days a week Lunch 12noon – 2.15pm Dinner 6pm – late (early bird diner 6 – 7pm) Address: 21 Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4LX W: www.thegalley.uk.com

Open: Mon- Sat 11.00am until 11.00pm Sunday 12.00 noon till 10.30pm Food served 7 days a week.

Address: Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1PD E: coachandhorses@debeninns.co.uk W: www.debeninns.co.uk

Open: Monday to Friday 7.30am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Address: School Road, Coddenham, Suffolk IP6 9PR

T: 01394 380055

T: 01394 384851

T: 01449 760227

The Cookshop at Elmers Everything for preserving this autumn

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Jam jars, Round and Hexagonal from 55p

also Thermometers, Jam pot covers, Muslin, Funnels, Sieves, Jugs, Scales etc Elmers Hardware 59-61 Edmonton Road, Kesgrave, Suffolk . Telephone: 01473 623381

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Wine

Rob Chase

THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB

everything one hopes for in France and the staff were effortlessly professional. The wines, which are made by an old friend of Adnams, Mathieu Cosse (his winery is in Cahors but he is consulting winemaker here), went equally and effortlessly well with the lunch. We spent t may have been a busman’s holiday, but the afternoon following the spectacular art trail visiting a winery seemed like a pleasant around the vineyards and up into the forest, diversion on a summer’s day in Provence. stumbling across work and installations by a We duly arrived at the glistening, Jean multitude of world-famous artists – among Nouvel-designed Château La Coste, composed them Tracey Emin, Tom Shannon, Sean Scully of two vast, arching hangars in corrugated and Hiroshi Sugimoto, as well as a remarkably stainless steel and progressed indoors for a mad and thought-provoking auditorium spot of tasting. As my daughter tried to imitate designed by Frank Gehry. Every holiday should her father’s long-since perfected swirling-ininclude an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ day: Château the-glass technique and her best friend chatted La Coste - with its combination of old-world up Edouard, our host, my wife was valiantly heritage and cutting-edge surrealism provided translating vinous nuances from her glass into ours magnificently. words, whilst at the same time attempting to We finally dragged ourselves away late in translate Edouard’s quick-fire spiel into English the afternoon, knowing that a return visit was for the girls. I, meanwhile, was enthusiastically definitely on the cards. In the meantime, we are looking forward to lunch. I was – naturellement ‘making do’ with Château La Coste’s exemplary - also paying avid attention to the contents Rosé d’une Nuit, as delicious here at it was of my glass, but Château La Coste has only there, which is frequently not the case with got half a dozen wines to taste and Adnams vinous holiday romances. already ships some of them, so I pretty much Wine gizmos, I am sure, have their place knew where the tasting was going. The girls, in life but in my experience seldom live up however, were eagerly entering into the spirit to their marketing promise and for many of of the thing and – as the morning progressed them I have an in-built aversion. The few I have - spitting out ever-smaller quantities. I did bought now languish in the back of a drawer wonder at one point if Edouard would end up because, as my late father-in-law maintained, travelling home with us or - at the very least these things are usually for giving rather than - joining us for lunch: thankfully, neither thus buying for oneself. Take the ubiquitous vacuum

Wine gizmos, I am sure, have their place in life but in my experience seldom live up to their marketing promise and for many of them I have an in-built aversion. transpired. In due course, we left the cool of the tasting-room and in the blistering heat, crossed the uncommonly verdant lawn to what has to be one of the most visually stunning winery restaurants in Europe, and one which could probably give Californian set-ups a serious run for their money.

The low, sleek building - designed by Tadao Ando - shimmered on a shallow, infinity lake and our table was set on a smooth, concrete promontory surrounded by air-cooling water.

The food was simple, fresh, local and delicious,

pump, designed to pump out the oxygen, seal the unfinished bottle and keep the wine ‘fresh’. Unfortunately, in a less clever move, it also sucks out much of the wine’s aroma. Better simply to replace the cork or screw-cap, put the white in the fridge and the red somewhere cool. The white will be as good the next day – and the red better. Then there’s the wine aerator, which pretty much does as its name implies, as you can pour the wine through a tapering tube which looks a little like a pointed cheese-grater, or into a glass bowl that affixes

to the top of the bottle and circulates the wine – like a mini-maelstrom! Double-decanting is equally satisfying and considerably cheaper: simply pour your wine into a jug, then back into the bottle and save yourself several pennies into the bargain. The fancy corkscrew is another trap. Everyone has their preferred appliance for extracting corks but my favourite, customerrelated antic involved a Black & Decker drill and a pair of pliers to remove the recalcitrant cork from a grand bottle of Quintarelli’s Valpolicella Classico Superiore, circa 2000 vintage. These wines had notoriously tough corks to pull but our stoic wine-lover, despite having broken his only corkscrew, persevered. He subsequently snapped a couple of drill ‘bits’ and crooked his back when he and his father resorted to a tug-of-war, one holding the pliers and the other the bottle. The cork finally emerged intact and the wine, he assured us, was worth the struggle. I recall we offered him equal amounts of congratulations and apologies, and an appropriate refund for his corkscrew. Lever corkscrews tend to break dramatically - sooner rather than later - and require an element of operator-dexterity not always present come the second bottle.

Many years ago, there existed a pumpaction syringe cork-extractor which was truly magnificent! Inserted through the cork of a bottle of the marginally-effervescent Mateus rosé (circa 1980), there was a 50/50 chance that if you pumped it hard and long enough, you could make the bottle explode. The excitement was palpable. For me, however, the very simple Waiter’s Friend is the ultimate tool.

Like a penknife, the screw itself folds out and a simple, notched lever acts as a fulcrum. The whole thing weighs no more than two ounces, is fully portable and never breaks. Finally, on the list of daft wine paraphernalia, there is the ‘electronic’ wine cooler. Never having owned one, I can’t vouchsafe for its efficacy, but I recently had to chill a case of Adnams Pink Fizz, and found that two hours in the freezer did the trick. Slower maybe, but as an appliance that has paid for itself many-times over, I felt the freezer offered the better value. All I had to do was to plan ahead. Job done.

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Jane Aitken

Health

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Consultant Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon

e caught up with Jane Aitken, a Consultant Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon in Suffolk, who offers a private practice at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital and works in the NHS at West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds.

October is upon us (how does this happen so quickly each year?) and breast cancer awareness is once again in the spotlight. Not that this topic hasn’t had much coverage this year already with Angelina Jolie and Sharon Osbourne revealing their BRCA status to the world and subsequent surgeries. I suppose the message is that breast cancer awareness isn’t just for October…

As I’m sure you are all aware, the incidence of breast cancer is on the rise, and this is partly due to the success of the screening programme and also the age extension.

Breast screening now invites women from the age of 47 and has been extended upward to 73, but it is important for women to know that after this age they can still self refer for screening mammograms every 3 years. There has been much debate over the national breast screening programme recently, but the review of the evidence by the Marmot Report has concluded that screening undoubtedly saves lives, but women must be fully informed of the potential risks as well as benefits. These risks include being recalled for biopsies, which turn out to be harmless, thereby causing high levels of anxiety in some patients, and also the risk of ignoring new breast changes, because a screening mammogram was “clear”. It remains important to report new changes found on self-examination to your GP, even if you have recently undergone mammography.

As I have eluded to above, family history of breast cancer is an important risk factor and women should be aware of their genetic history. The absolute risks are complex to calculate, but multiple family members, on

in 2008 and has been a Consultant Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon since that time. She specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease, both benign and malignant and has an interest in specialist breast conservation

Breast screening now invites women from the age of 47 and has been extended upward to 73, but it is important for women to know that after this age they can still self refer for screening mammograms every 3 years either maternal or paternal sides, or first (mother, sister)/ second (grandmother, aunt) degree relatives under the age of 50 at diagnosis, could be significant, and should be raised with your GP who may send you to the breast clinic or to the local genetics service.

Ms Jolie has been very open about her surgery and her reconstruction, as has her surgeon, Dr Kristi Funk. She used implantbased reconstructions with acellular dermal matrix, which is a technique reasonably new to the UK, but I am pleased to say is available to both my Nuffield and NHS patients. The dermal matrix allows the procedure to be carried out in one stage instead of the traditional two stages used for implant based reconstructions and gives a more natural looking breast shape. As with all surgery, it is not suitable for everyone, and some patients still require the surgery to be carried out in two stages, but the results can be excellent and it is a very useful tool for the breast reconstructive surgeon.

Jane Aitken completed her surgical training

techniques for cancer patients and in breast reconstruction. She works closely with her colleagues in plastic surgery to ensure the full range of breast reconstruction techniques can be offered to patients, where suitable. She also treats male patients with breast problems.

INFORMATION Miss Aitken consults at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital on Monday afternoons. To arrange a consultation please contact Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital on 01473 279100. www.nuffieldhealth.com

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COOL & CLASSIC

If you are in the know, Neptune Home in Bury St Edmunds is somewhere you might just like to shout about, but keep a secret as well. Anne Gould finds out why

ometimes in life you discover places that are just so brilliant that you don’t want to tell anyone else about them.

Apparently that’s just the sort of customer reaction that the Neptune Design Centre in Bury St Edmunds gets, often.

So maybe it’s little wonder that people travel from across the whole of Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex to their beautiful new enlarged showroom on Barton Road.

It’s all neutrals, limestone, honed slate, grey oak, driftwood, smoke, charcoal and a hint of salt and pink peppercorn - a classy colour palate that’s understated and infinitely relaxing.

And, whether you want luxury handmade furniture, a kitchen, bathroom, or just great accessories, like candles for a dinner party, a mirror, paint, a picture frame or a statement glass vase, Neptune has the answer.

It’s the sort of store which regularly attracts attention from the very best national glossy homes magazines – Ideal Home for instance has recently given it a glowing report after a “mystery shopper” report.

According to the owner, Martin King, his was the first of four British Neptune Design Centres to open – there are also four others in Europe.

Despite the economic climate it’s become ever more popular and continues to grow

too – soon a new upholstery line is set to be available from November.

He says what sets this brand apart is that it really excels in design and puts the same amount of creative inspiration into all its products, whether it’s a table and chair or one of its lamps or rugs.

The company also prides itself on excellent artisan craftsmanship too using the finest raw materials and traditional carpentry.

Everything is handmade, hand painted and carefully checked. All the cabinets are fully framed and use dovetail and traditional mortise and tenon joints.

Products are also designed with sophisticated details such as invisible pull-

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out parts, false facades and hidden desks so that everything is functional and stylish at the same time.

Neptune furniture comes either with a natural wooden finish sealed with a revolutionary IsoGuard system or there’s also a custom hand painted finish, which has four coats of paint.

More than this, the products are really made to last for a lifetime and in all likelihood will be handed down to the next generation too.

But beyond all this everything Neptune makes is so versatile – and fits into whatever lifestyle you may choose, whether it’s a country retreat, a seaside home or a chic townhouse.

Martin says that his store first opened in 2010 and at that time was mainly focused on kitchens but since then, due to its overwhelming popularity, the brand has expanded and now includes bathrooms, bedrooms and really well designed classic furniture for literally every room in the house.

“We have been known for our handmade kitchens and bathrooms which we custom make and design and of course we continue

to do them.”

The company offers both an installation service or if the customer prefers the kitchen can just be supplied, he said.

But whatever you choose, and this applies to all furniture, there’s free delivery and what is known as a “white glove” service where items will be taken to the room of your choice, unpacked and put into place.

This year his store has undergone a major new look – shutting down in January and then re-opening in April after expanding and refurbishing to accommodate all that the company is now offering.

So now along with the stunning furniture on offer, tables, dressers, beds, cupboards, wardrobes and even lighting there’s a whole range of must have accessories so that you can dress your house with warm textures and or reflective materials to make you home really glamorous, chic and cosy.

The move into accessories has come about through customer demand – and includes such things as glassware, cutlery and beautiful dinnerware all of which has been designed to combine tradition with innovation.

It’s taken two years to create this range because Neptune wanted to ensure that every single product matched the high standards that the company is known for.

In fact the company brochure describes the approach well; “Everything was considered, the texture of the room when developing the flooring, the reflection of light in our crystal lamps and the transformative effect of a beautifully painted room”.

Martin says that if you want to visit the Bury St Edmunds shop is open seven days a week. Customers are very welcome to browse and take their time and are all offered a coffee as part of the shopping experience.

And customers don’t have to make their mind up there and then – they can take home a beautiful brochure and order over the phone or on-line if they prefer.

INFORMATION Neptune Design Centre, Barton Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BE Phone: 01284 731025 www.neptuneburystedmunds.com

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Homes & Interiors | Tableware

TOP TABLE Whether your style is country casual or city chic, or anywhere in between, new tableware can be a great way to add character to your dining room. Colours, textures, shapes and sizes may differ but all will express your own home style

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1. Waltons Auberge country gingham linen tableware range in Lifestyle Cobble from £13.99, Barretts of Woodbridge 2. Denby Monsoon Lucille Dinnerware separates from £4.99, Glasswells

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3. Bone china Fenton dining range individual pieces from £10.50, Neptune Design Centre 4. Hanbury rustic pottery individual pieces from £6, Neptune Design Centre

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Homes & Interiors | Tableware

5. Da Terra is individually hand made and hand painted from £13.50, for plates and bowls, House & Garden, Snape Maltings 6. Waltons Primavera linen tablecloths in a range of colours from £31, Barretts of Woodbridge 7. Waltons Auberge country gingham napkins in a variety of colours including napkin rings sold in sets of 4 £13.99, Barretts of Woodbridge 8. Denby Halo 16 Piece Tableware Box Set, RRP £178 now £119.99, Glasswells

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STOCKISTS Barretts of Woodbridge, 40-42 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge www.barretts.co.uk T: 01394 384300 Neptune Design Centre Ltd, Barton Road, Bury St Edmunds. www.designcentreltd.co.uk T: 01284 731025

Glasswells, Ranelagh Road, Ipswich or Newmarket Road, Bury St Edmunds www.glasswells.co.uk T: 01473 253164

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House & Garden, Snape Maltings, Snape, Nr Aldeburgh www.snapemaltings.co.uk T: 01728 688303

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Antiques & Auctions

BEING MOSTLY IN GOOD SPIRITS! including those pinch waisted models for Schnapps, the round bottom ones designed to prevent spillages, mallet shapes, globular designs for Sherry, ships decanters etc. Some will be plain; others etched, engraved or cut to reflect the light.

Neals Many will have the incorrect stopper inserted n a working day I am likely to pass (yes into the neck, others will be elaborate blown pass!) the Angel Pub at least six times glass versions, while flattened, rounded and intricately cut varieties have all been en route between the office and our encountered. saleroom car park in Theatre Street.

If you are lucky enough to find a really early Since the time that Chris and Sarah Mapey took English example which would be at least 200 over the well frequented hostelry I have been years old now, there would not have been a consistently amazed by the ever increasing stopper. At that time it had not been thought of number of different gins and other spirits they as an effective way to improve the longevity of stock. Today’s number on the chalk board is the contents of the decanter by lessening the in excess of 235 gins (do go in and enjoy - but exposure of the wine to the air. remember in moderation of course!)

Decanters can also be found in materials other This link to alcohol made me considerer some of than glass including stoneware at the lower end the items we have sold over the years which are associated with booze. Decanters sprang to mind. of the scale with some examples found in gold as well as silver, silver plate or even bronze.

Glass decanters come in all shapes and sizes

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Glass however gives the chance to see the beauty, clarity and colour of the liquid and, when serving older wines, enables the pourer to prevent unpleasant sediment leaving the decanter and ending up in your glass. In more recent times using a decanter also enables the host to provide you with your beverage without you seeing the bottle and thus avoiding the embarrassment of revealing a two for one offer or the like (don’t get ideas!).

To give the decanter that up-market feel why not consider adding a decanter label. They too come in a variety of guises, at the high end in silver, some in Sheffield plate and others in EPNS – electro plated nickel silver.

So in the spirit of good will why don’t we set The Angel a challenge to try and acquire enough decanter labels to adorn their spirit bottles?

We know landlords Chris and Sarah enjoy a challenge and nearby salerooms and their clients would be the benefactors.

That’s the spirit!

QUALITY CARPETS AT FACTORY PRICES

Traditionally Made British Wool Carpets Come in and view a huge range of beautiful carpets and Dear John floorings at our showrooms We have been creating beautiful home floorings for over 60 years. Our customers return again and again and recommend us too. They tell us it’s not only the range of colours and styles we offer but also our personal attention at all times, and the promise to try our best to fit within your timescale and budget. We simply offer any colour, any style to fit any space – and we mean any space even boats and caravans! We also offer a bespoke rug making service.

We can’t believe what a difference the new carpet has made, we’ve had so many compliments Margaret and Peter Tunstall

Suffolk Carpet Weavers Unit 5 Bridge Business Park, Top Street, Martlesham IP12 4RB T: (01394) 610202 E: sales@suffolkcarpetweavers.com www.suffolkcarpetweavers.com

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BRIGHT LIGHTS Interior Design Company, Rendall & Wright ensured this bijou London apartment really packed a punch!

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Business Profile | Rendall & Wright

ositioned in Maida Vale adjacent to the canals and close to small independent boutique shops, sat a soulless, poorly renovated period apartment waiting to be revived. Rendall & Wright were contacted by existing clients whose property in Colchester they have previously designed in 2009.

Having originally looked at the apartment they then dismissed it due to it only being 850 square feet. But the flat’s high ceilings and wonderful sense of light stuck in their minds, as did the canal-side location of the handsome stucco-fronted building.

A few days later, they returned for a second viewing. This time, the couple brought along Lindsey Rendall, Lindsey agreed that the bones of the flat were good, even though it had been very poorly refurbished. Prepared to take on the challenge, which was to get a proper kitchen, as well as a dining table, into the living space Lindsey set to work.

When the property was purchased, the living-room had a tiny strip of units for a kitchen and the fridge was housed in the utility cupboard in the entrance hall. All lighting was spot lighting, all architectural features had been removed, and there was almost no storage and poor quality carpet throughout.

With busy jobs in the City, the owners asked Lindsey to realise their vision, giving her a tight eight-week schedule to complete the refurbishment. Lindsey’s approach was to create a warm, neutral canvas, painting the walls a soft putty colour and commissioning wide-slat shutters for the windows to enhance the flat’s soaring ceilings. Because the apartment is on the first floor, the couple couldn’t install timber floors due to sound interference between apartments, so Lindsey sourced an Amtico product with a wood design in faux walnut that befits the elegance of the living space.

Lindsey’s main challenge was to incorporate a living room and a dining space to seat six adults as well as a fully fitted kitchen into one fairly moderate sized space. Lindsey designed the kitchen to have generously tall cupboards to maximise storage potential and balance out the height of the ceilings. Lindsey incorporated a peninsular island within the kitchen space to create a barrier between the cooking and lounge areas while defining the living zones. Lindsey cleverly incorporated a fitted dining table, made of glass to the end of the peninsular. This provides an extra prepping

surface to the kitchen, a work station and an elegant dining area. The use of glass ensures the table doesn’t encroach on the space and the aids the feeling of light.

Antiqued mirrored splashbacks provide an elegant touch to the kitchen along with a practical purpose. They give the illusion of depth, and bounce natural light from the single window back around the room.

This trick has been employed throughout the flat, with mirrored pieces appearing in every room. The neutral canvas has been enlivened with bold pops of colour. Because the apartment isn’t large, Lindsey felt it was important that there was a definite sense of flow throughout the rooms. The repeated use of colours and materials ensures a natural and subtle link as you walk through the spaces.

Lindsey re-designed the lighting schemes throughout the property to incorporate statement chandeliers. The scale and grandeur of these stunning pieces including an exquisite Murano glass chandelier in the living space add a sense of scale to the ceiling heights. Provide atmospheric lighting and a touch of ageold elegance to the striking interior.

INFORMATION Rendall & Wright 01787 375076 www.rendallandwright.com

NEWS Rendall & Wright has won an award for property renovation in the UK Property Awards. They will be presented their award at a dinner in London this October.

Rendall & Wright has been shortlisted for two design awards in the design et al’s Design And Architecture awards 2013.

Lindsey Rendall was invited to sit on the members committee for the British Institute of Interior Design and took up this position in August.

Rendall & Wright will be hosting a design evening on Tuesday 22nd October 2013 at The Stoke by Nayland Golf Club. The evening will include inspirational guest speakers and Lindsey will discuss current design trends. Tickets for this event cost £10 per head, and include a glass of wine and canapés. There will also be a selection of home gifts and fabric available to buy on the night. To book your ticket call 01787 375076 or for more details visit: www.rendallandwright.com

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DESIGNER INTERIORS ONLINE

Renowned Suffolk interior designer Catherine Haddon has launched her own online shop for householders who want to create the home of their dreams.

She talks to Anne Gould about expanding her business

This image shows the headboard, bed linen, bedspread, cushions and throws.

atherine’s career in the interior design world began when at 20 she was offered a job as shop assistant at Nina Campbell’s shop in Walton Street. “I loved it from the first day, Nina has such great taste, I learnt a lot from her and have never even considered doing anything else since.”

At 23, when she went to work for world renowned interior designer Joanna Wood, Catherine took on the project to open her Pimlico shop visiting trade fairs, antique markets and sourcing bespoke items, the shop was a great success and is still running today.

Later Catherine set up on her own, based first in London and then Suffolk. Work has been varied and plentiful and Catherine has been involved in projects from barrister’s chambers and the redecoration of the boardroom for wine specialists Berry Bros and Rudd in St James’, to private houses in locations in East Anglia, the home counties, London and beyond.

She’s now working on an exciting project

which came about, she says, when a friend asked for some advice on buying curtain poles. Whilst looking around for some suppliers to recommend Catherine was struck by the lack of good, easy to use websites selling high quality curtain poles. Most are cluttered with too much on offer and so little guidance the customer gets lost.

“I find huge shops with rack upon rack of things to trawl through overwhelming, I much prefer shopping in small shops where a carefully chosen selection of things are beautifully displayed and the staff are helpful and knowledgeable about what they’re selling.

This is what I’ve tried to achieve on my website.”

As well as a wide selection of poles chosen to fit both modern and classic interiors, there are curtains and blinds, traditionally made and hand finished to order, and in addition bed linen, embroidered throws and cushions.

Headboards and bed valances are also made up to order. All are available in a range of five different fabrics.

“We’ve developed a good measuring system to guide you step by step through the measuring process and I’m on hand to help. I want customers to feel they get the same level of personal service as in a small helpful shop.

Telephone consultations can be arranged or customers might consider a home visit. Details of the various levels of our interior design service can be found on the website.”

To celebrate the launch of this exciting new project Catherine is offering readers of Places and Faces a special introductory discount of 10% on any orders placed in October. Just put the following promotional code in the box provided at the checkout: faces10 TO PLACE AN ORDER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION www.catherinehaddon.co.uk or contact Catherine at enquiries@catherinehaddon.co.uk or 01379 871475.

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All our poles are 51mm diameter, finished by hand and made to your measurements. They are of the highest quality and finish and will complete any room or window dressing with style and sophistication

Antique cream and gold curtain pole with Pomegranate finial Curtains made using Sienna fabric available in 8 colours and shown here in Blue Haze hung on an Antique Cream and Gold curtain pole also available in Antique Cream and Silver

Tie backs add a real elegance to open curtains.

Available is 6 colours and with either a single tassel at £85 or double tassel £116 Waxed natural oak curtain pole with plain ball finial

These beautiful cushions will be a perfect addition to any room, made in 100% linen they are decorated with six strands of stunningly coloured velvet and lace ribbons. These are available as rectangular cushions at £41 each see main image on previous page or square at £46 each Quilted Paisley Bedspread – Perfect for every season, this lovely quilted bedspread is made in a warm cream which will blend with any interior, from £115 (single), see main image on previous page

Upholstered headboards work well for any bed size, available in two classic shapes both of which carry all our fabrics well. The bed in this photograph has a Redcliffe headboard covered in Florence, Bluestone.

A variety of colours are available, from £265

Made to measure valances will enhance any bed… Available in duck egg blue as shown in the image or in cream with an inverted pleat at each corner, from £215

Antique pine curtain pole with Lantern finial

Black and gold highlights curtain pole with Urn finial

Chalkwash medium oak curtain pole with Lantern finial

Chalkwash medium oak curtain pole with Ribbed Ball finial

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A luxurious addition to any bedroom – White dot embroidered bed linen will be a best seller – see the main image on previous page, from £36 for a pair of pillowcases

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Add a magnificent touch of colour to your room with a throw. Available in 4 colour ways shown above and displayed in the main image on the previous page, £69.50 each

Natural and black curtain pole with Fluted Ball finial

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OVERHAULING THE LARGE BORDER Catharine Howard is a Framlingham-based gardener, coach, designer and journalist who will be looking at solving those thorny problems in the garden.

This month she looks at the large border

Photographs courtesy of Colin de la Rue

fter the dusty close of the summer I always think of October as the beginning of the gardening year. It is the perfect time to tackle large flower borders and to have a bit of a ponder about the relationship that you have with the dwellers in the bed. The nurseries are well stocked and potting up their perennials. If you order and plant now, the warm soil will help speedy root growth and bulbs, the icing on the cake, are up for ordering and despatch.

Remember that plants are not static things - some are busy invading territory behind your back, others will have gone for promiscuity on the seeding front and a sad few will be gasping, hanging their heads in shame after the long

drought that has bedeviled the past months.

Clay soil, in particular, will have victims that have not been able to suck up the squalls of rain that have come through from time to time.

Now is the time to divide and rule and get rid of the also-rans.

So which are for the chop? I apply a mark out of ten rule with my garden owners. We scribble a list of the inhabitants and mark them out of ten. A mark of 5 and under means a plant does not get bed space. They will be dug out and replaced with a better plant.

Making a choice of replacements is a little more taxing. It is quite handy to think of the garden like a room being redecorated. You already have the carpet and the curtains, even

a few splendid oil paintings so new lamps, cushions and runners need to fit in with the theme. Keeping this in mind stops the King John stocking syndrome of hankering after everything that might have caught your eye at the Chelsea Flower Show.

This dovetails with the obvious horticultural limitations of soil, sun and getting along with the other fellows in the bed. Then my usual checklist kicks in: > Is impact needed > What about height? > When does the flowerbed need to be at peak display?

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It is handy to have a real live example and there is a hefty-sized border at Melton Hall - the peak of flowering is pitched round Father’s day and the owner’s annual Croquet Match.

The dance of the bearded irises - monster dark blues and oranges with a lesser shout from papery orange poppies, (Papaver rupifragum) is over and so the next act of perennials is ushered in.

Colour is not the only thing to look out for shape, form and texture are just as important.

There are new theories of planting dashing around like newly hatched tadpoles in the gardening world and these have grown into glossy frogs.

The influences of Piet Oudolf, grand-daddy of perennial planting and others such Nigel Dunnett and James Hitchmough of Olympic Park planting fame have hit the mainstream.

Waves of grasses support stellar flowers. A seismic shift is afoot, to a more natural style of planting and in a way that is less labour intensive. So when you choose any new

plants, think in this way.

There are star performers - delphiniums, peonies and irises all stand forward but the choice made will want a cast of good chorus plants that behave well, fill the ground and are there to offset the divas.

Think in terms of the square metre - good nurseries will have a list or advise you how many plants to put in of that type for the m2.

Think in terms of 5s and 7s for perennials.

Foxgloves and columbines pretty much always make it onto my plant shopping lists to act as graceful fillers while new clumps are slowly making themselves.

Well you have dug up the also-rans, been hard-nosed about that dreadful old hibiscus that your mother-in-law gave you and the rampant yellow thing that the neighbour palmed off on you.

How to go about the planting? Give your soil the care it needs - Christpher Lloyd’s mantra was to spend as much money on the hole as the plant. My advice is to think

of conditioning the soil rather than feeding it - save the nutrients for the roses, dahlias and vegetables. Start collecting up your leaves to make leafmould (undoubtedly the black gold of the garden) but until that is ready either use soil improver from Material Change or buy in spent mushroom compost. Both will be free of weed seeds. Turn the bare ground and spread and get planting.

This done, reach for your bulb catalogues and add alliums, tulips and the like. Pay close attention to height and be on the lookout for bad leaves. Alliums tend to have hefty and messy leaves, which need to be hidden by the neighbours. Happy October planning and planting.

INFORMATION Catharine Howard is the Gardening Coach at www.catharinehoward.co.uk and on Twitter @CatharineHoward

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Autumn is the perfect season to take a fresh look at your home and consider making some changes – whether it’s new windows, a smart front door or adding an attractive conservatory to increase your living space.

Enhance your home this Autumn

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or nearly two decades Countryside Home Improvements (incorporating Timber Windows) has been installing windows, doors and conservatories, sympathetically styled to complement and enhance their customers homes. From chocolate box cottages to sleek modern properties and from grand country residences to century old townhouses.

Well designed windows and doors give a home real appeal. Edward Burgess and his team offer a wide range of fenestration products, from traditional box sash windows to ultra modern bifolding doors.

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Many examples from their range are available to view in their impressive showrooms. Friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to answer any questions and discuss customers ideas in an informal atmosphere.

Every single window or door installed goes through a rigorous quality control process to ensure a second to none finish.

Intelligent design ensures high levels of energy efficiency and security are met, without compromising on good looks and good value. Comprehensive guarantees provide customers with peace of mind.

The company employ fully trained installation teams, often requested by name by new customers wishing to have the same team who installed the windows or doors for their friends or neighbours.

Experienced project managers ensure customer expectations are met by a seamless installation every time.

Autumn heralds an exciting new chapter in the company’s history as they embark on a complete new branding. The company’s former name, Countryside Home Improvements, is being replaced by The Burgess Group and a fresh new look

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to their showrooms is planned.

A new website will also be launched to coincide with the opening of their new Woodbridge showroom.

As part of the major rebrand, Woodbridge will have a new purposebuilt showroom on the company’s former conservatory show site in Notcutts Garden Centre. The impressive building will showcase the company’s many different windows, doors and conservatories.

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Doors open end of October!

Why not come and see us?

Our knowledgeable and friendly team looks forward to welcoming you.

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The Old Forge 53 High Street Ingatestone Essex, CM4 0AT

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Open up a world of possibilities with Hall Brothers’ windows and doors When you are looking to replace the doors or windows in your home, you need a company you can trust. You need people who know what design will complement your style of house, first-class quality products, with a finish that’s second to none. And, last but not least, people who are traditional craftsmen who take an old-fashioned pride in their work.

Welcome to Hall Brothers, Builders & Joiners.

OUTSTANDING REPUTATION A three-generation family business, started

by Reginald Hall and then Roy Hall, is now run by two brothers Philip and Richard, who have a love for wood and an eye for detail.

With customers throughout East Anglia, the company has built up an outstanding reputation for exceptional standards of design, executed with meticulous attention to detail.

OVER THE THRESHOLD Your external doors not only need to look good but also be functional in terms of security, insulation and ability to withstand weather conditions.

You can choose from single opening, double doors or even three, four or five panel bi-folding doors which are all made in our workshop.

At 58mm thick, our external doors are over 25% thicker and stronger than the average store-bought equivalent.

There’s a wide choice of finishes too, all factory applied to give an even coating and maximum weather protection with minimum maintenance for years to come.

INSIDE STORY Step inside and your internal doors can transform the design of your home. Choose your style, colour and finish from a wide range of options including four or six raised and fielded panels, part glazed, fully glazed or Georgian bar.

Whether you choose from our popular range or opt for our bespoke service, every door is made to measure to your exact requirements, professionally hung by our expert Hall Brothers fitters and finished with your choice of high quality door furniture.

WINDOW ON THE WORLD Our craftsmanship is evident in all our products but nowhere is it more clearly seen than in our windows, where meticulous attention to detail is of paramount importance. In fact period style windows for Listed Buildings are our speciality.

Every single window is bespoke – built specifically to your requirements of size, shape, style and opening method, using only the highest grade FAS hardwoods and Accoya timber.

So whether you commission us to make a one-off picture window or to refit your entire house, make one exterior door or every door in the house, each one will be built with the same precision and care.

And every single product comes complete with a five-year guarantee.

For more information on our windows and doors – or any of our products including conservatories, kitchens or staircases – please visit our website www.hall-brothers.co.uk or telephone 01473 365167 / 01206 298746 to request our brochure.

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Quality Design and Craftsmanship

We've never really considered our fastidious attention to detail as anything other than normal practice – it's only our customers who've convinced us otherwise over the years.

Our insistence on using only the finest hardwoods from managed forests to our 'over and above' specification on all levels have become hallmarks of our work. For example, every hardwood component is individually hand made, our door frame sections are much heavier and more substantial and our windows and doors use multi-locking systems for increased security as standard.

Call for a brochure on

01206 298746 or 01473 365167 craftsman@hall-brothers.co.uk www.hall-brothers.co.uk

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Legal

DIVORCE: WHICH CELEBRITY COUPLE WOULD YOU RATHER BE? Sue Bailey

Ashton KCJ Solicitors

Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson: the Pre-Nup Before they married, Lawson and Saatchi entered into a prenuptial agreement, setting out what would happen financially if their marriage ended. Press reports suggest they will follow the terms of their pre-nup and make no financial claims against the other.

Their divorce should be concluded next month.

Heather Mills & Paul McCartney: A couple can make planned, rational the courtroom battle decisions about their financial future at This couple took the litigious route, with the start of a relationship when things are the battle decided by a Judge, who made a decision for the couple about how their assets positive. The result at the end of a marriage can be a swift financial settlement without should be divided.

The court approach is generally more costly, dispute. This can allow a couple to move on amicably, particularly helpful when they have and by its nature, tends to make couples children together. Pre-nuptial agreements are feel they are on opposing sides. Sometimes, not automatically binding, but more weight is court is the right route, perhaps because now being placed on agreements when they one person is not being honest about their are properly entered into after legal advice financial position. Not every case involving has been taken. the court needs to be as acrimonious as Mills and McCartney’s was. Sometimes court Compared to the costs of a disputed proceedings can help focus minds, making financial settlement, pre-nuptial agreements settlement easier. can be really cost effective. hat comes to mind when you hear the words ‘celebrity and divorce’ together? Heather Mills throwing that glass of water, or Nigella Lawson and those pictures? We can learn a lot about how to divorce (and how not to!) by looking at a few examples from celebrities.

This article is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice.

We would advise you to seek professional advice before acting on this information.

Ashton KCJ is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Recognised Body number 45826).

Madonna and Guy Ritchie: the Collaborative approach This couple apparently relied on mediation or collaborative law to reach an agreement about care of their child and their financial arrangements. Both approaches involve reaching an amicable agreement in face-toface meetings, either with or without a lawyer present. Clients often feel more in control of the process and there is a sense of working together to achieve a solution, enabling couples to part amicably.

Both methods can mean an agreement is reached quickly, which is beneficial both emotionally and in terms of costs.

Separation or divorce is a difficult and emotional time in anyone’s life, even without the prying eyes of the press. If you need a legal service which is sensitive, approachable and friendly, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Sue Bailey Associate Ashton KCJ Solicitors T: 01473 232425 E: sue.bailey@ashtonkcj.co.uk www.ashtonkcj.co.uk

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NEEDHAM MARKET Guide Price £425,000 Built circa 1500’s with rendered elevations under a peg tiled roof, this substantial traditional timber framed farmhouse hosts a wealth of period features including inglenook fireplaces, exposed timbers, mullion windows and brick floors. Set on three floors and provides spacious family accommodation which in brief comprises of: entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, study, shower room, three first floor bedrooms and family bathroom and two further second floor bedrooms. The property sits in a plot of approximately one acre (sts) and has a useful brick and flint barn in the grounds. Apply Needham Market office

BUXHALL Guide Price £550,000 Oak Lodge was converted seven years ago to provide stylish and spacious accommodation. This attached barn benefits from exposed timbers, full double glazing, oil-fired central heating and private drainage. The accommodation in brief comprises of: Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, garden room and guest bedroom suite. On the first floor: Three bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside: Accessed over a private drive giving access to a double cart lodge. The grounds to extend to approximately one acre (sts) and border onto farmland. EPC C. Apply Needham Market office

WITNESHAM Guide Price £635,000 A fabulous 1920’s 4 bedroom residence having been modernised & extended to provide spacious family living, enjoying a semi-rural setting surrounded by its grounds, bordering fields. Comprising: entrance conservatory, hall, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, shower room, 4 bedrooms, en-suite to master & family bathroom. Outside are grounds extending to approximately 2 acres (sts) comprising gardens, paddock, orchard, vegetable garden, useful workshop & home studio. EPC E. Apply Ipswich office

STONHAM ASPAL Guide Price £530,000 A beautiful spacious Listed 4 bedroom residence offered with no onward chain & pleasantly set in this popular village enjoying the nearby Stonham Barns & Topthorn Equestrian centre. The well planned character accommodation comprises: hall with flagstone flooring, 3 reception rooms + study, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, 4 bedrooms, en-suite to master & family bathroom. The generous plot offers pretty gardens, in & out drive providing off road parking, garage, workshop & studio offering potential for annexe use (stpp).

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WALBERSWICK Guide Price £1,100,000 Slinfold occupies an exceptional position within the popular coastal village of Walberswick on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Set back from the road within grounds of approximately half an acre (sts), the house enjoys stunning, uninterrupted views to the south over sheep pastures and sand dunes to the sea beyond. The property is approached via a gravel driveway with double entrance and the accommodation is beautifully proportioned with spacious double aspect rooms giving a light and airy quality. Must be seen to appreciate the setting. EPC E. Apply Woodbridge office

KETTLEBURGH Guide Price £595,000 In the heart of the village, this stunning barn is set in grounds of over 2 acres (sts) and was built to a high specification in 2007/8. The property has a beautiful Italian kitchen, a sumptuous master bedroom, three further bedrooms and two en-suites. ‘The Barn’ is full of light, with a large balcony and an open plan layout to the first floor. We understand that there is potential to create an annexe/separate dwelling and to build more stables subject to the necessary planning consents. EPC C. Apply Woodbridge office

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28 Church Street, Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1DH Telephone 01394 446007 E: woodbridge@fineandcountry.com

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A rare opportunity to acquire a fantastic Huf Haus uniquely set in a sought after location close to the River Deben, offering spacious and light living over 3 floors.

6 beds. Approx 2 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Epc=C

A handsome Grade II Listed Georgian fronted village house overlooking the market place in the heart of the historic village of Bildeston. 3 reception rooms, library, kitchen, utility room, 7 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, courtyard & double garage. Delightful walled garden.

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A beautifully appointed and extremely well maintained 16th Century, Grade II* Listed village house with a large garden. 3 reception rooms, kitchen, utility room.

5 bedrooms, 2 en-suite shower rooms, family bathroom. Stunning walled garden approaching 0.75 acre.

A substantial Grade II Listed farmhouse in need of renovation and refurbishment, standing in mature grounds of about 7 acres. Kitchen/breakfast room, 3 reception rooms. 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, playroom & cellars. In all about 7 acres.

Guide Price £1,350,000

Contact Jonathan Penn or Tim Dansie 01473 ipswich@jackson-stops.co.uk

Guide Price £675,000

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CRANMER HOUSE FACTS Price: £750,000 Location: Old Felixstowe Agent: Fine & Country Ipswich

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BREATHTAKING SEA VIEWS ranmer House is without a doubt one of the landmarks of the Felixstowe seafront.

Built by Thomas Cotman in the 19th Century it was best known as the college of Independent Girl’s School but in 2001 was converted to five stunning homes.

This particular five-bedroom Grade II listed townhouse is something special with living accommodation on three floors featuring light and airy well-proportioned rooms and high ceilings.

It’s ideal for someone looking for something special displaying spectacular Suffolk coastal views, beautiful character features and private pedestrian access to the promenade with its small sandy beach beyond.

The property enjoys an established peaceful setting and is offered with no onward chain.

An attractive large panelled front entrance door set in Stuccoed portico opens to an

impressive reception hall from which a mahogany sweeping staircase rises to the first floor galleried landing and second floor galleried landing above.

From the reception there’s access to an Aga kitchen/breakfast room and a distinctive partwood panelled drawing/dining room with its own substantial dining area along with feature inglenook fireplace and decorative plastered ceiling.

From the first floor landing there are heavy panelled doors to the guest bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom, separate cloakroom, further bedroom, which is currently used as a study and a sitting room which allows elevated and uninterrupted sea views.

From the second floor landing is a useable space perhaps for additional living/study area or for recreational use displaying a feature Victorian fireplace. There are also two further bedrooms, family bathroom and master

bedroom suite which is particularly spacious offering magnificent sea views and also includes a dressing lobby, built-in wardrobes and luxurious en-suite bathroom.

Outside a shared gated entrance leads round to the communal frontage where there is ample parking and turning space along with a double garage and useful store room.

There are mature managed gardens to the front adding to the tranquillity and privacy of the area, stocked with a wealth of mature trees and attractive shrub borders.

To the rear this property has its own southfacing garden bordering the promenade with pretty flower and shrub borders.

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A beautiful detached family home which has been built to a high specification

Reception hall | 3/4 reception rooms | kitchen/breakfast room | 4/5 bedrooms | 4 bath/shower rooms | double garage with studio above | Energy Rating B

A well-presented family home sympathetically built to blend within its surroundings

Reception hall | open-plan kitchen/ family/dining room | 2 reception rooms | 4 bedrooms, 2 with en-suites, 1 with a dressing room | family bathroom | double garage | parking | Energy Rating B

Guide Price £625,000

Guide Price £450,000

BAYLHAM

An immaculately-presented individually designed detached family home situated in one of Ipswich’s most desirable locations close to Christchurch Park Reception hall | 3 reception rooms | kitchen/breakfast room | conservatory | 5 bedrooms | 2 ensuites | family bathroom | double garage | landscaped rear garden | Energy Rating D

Guide Price £600,000

An attractive Curtilage Listed barn conversion set within this semi-rural location within the village of Baylham Sitting room with 18 ft. high vaulted ceiling | study | kitchen/breakfast room | utility | wet room | 4 bedrooms | 2 en-suites | bathroom | triple cart lodge & garage | backing onto farmland | Energy Rating D

Guide Price £625,000

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ANCHOR HOUSE FACTS Minimum selling price: £1,500,000 Location: Broom Heath, Woodbridge Agent: Jackson-Stops & Staff

LOCATION LOCATION room Heath in Woodbridge overlooking the picturesque and uspoilt River Deben is one of the most desirable places to live in the east of England and Anchor House is a property like no other – not just because it is uniquely set in a much sought after and peaceful location but also because of its unique and compelling architecture.

This property, built in 2002 by the current owners is a Huf Haus – a modern timber framed building – that is crafted to the highest possible standards and aesthetic.

Many consider this style of property, built

in the famous German Bauhaus tradition, is more akin to a piece of art than architecture.

Anchor House, a stunning family home, with its spacious and light living over three floors and classic yet contemporary feel is certainly a very special and beautiful property.

Inside the accommodation includes a kitchen with Aga, entrance, study, galleried dining room and living room with Hans Scholl designed fireplace, underfloor heating, Huf Haus energy efficient technology and electronic lighting system. Stairs lead to the first floor as well as a lower ground floor where a hobby room overlooks a secluded

sunken patio.

There are six bedrooms, with the master bedroom including a dressing room and en suite with Philippe Starck sanitary ware.

Anchor House has been sympathetically constructed in harmony with its surroundings and offers a beautifully landscaped twoacre Beth Chatto inspired garden attracting abundant wildlife, and a heated outdoor swimming pool.

INFORMATION Jackson-Stops & Staff (01473) 218218

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26 CHURCH STREET WOODBRIDGE SUFFOLK IP12 1DP

CENTRAL WOODBRIDGE - Offers around £450,000

An individual town house of great character formed from the subdivision of a Vitorian Primary School Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Fine open plan Living Area, Kitchen-Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, one En-Suite and a Family Bathroom Extensive boarded Loft Space. Parking. Small garden. EPC Band C.

A BEAUTIFULLY RE-FITTED FLOATING HOME - Offers around £62,500 A beautifully converted live-aboard floating home created within a Bruce Roberts 50 long keel vessel

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The Old Shop, The Street, East Bergholt, Colchester, Suffolk CO7 6TF

www.grierandpartners.co.uk Tel: (01206) 299222 Email: enquiries@grierandpartners.co.uk

Framsden

HOLTON ST MARY

STRATFORD ST MARY

Newly constructed to the highest standards by locally based Glenmoor Developments, this stunning four bedroom new home offers well proportioned accommodation with garage, parking and landscaped gardens. Excellent access to road and rail links and local schools.

Centrally situated within this popular village we are delighted to offer this Grade II Listed semi detached cottage with larger that expected accommodation including three bedrooms, kitchen/dining room, sitting room and study/hall. An attractive south facing rear garden situated on a plot extending to 148’ overall depth. No onward chain.

£365,000

£369,950

EAST BERGHOLT

COPDOCK

An opportunity to purchase a well presented, conveniently located family home enjoying a private mature landscaped garden. The well proportioned accommodation includes five bedrooms, two with en suite, family bathroom, three reception rooms and a kitchen/ breakfast room. Detached double garage and ample parking.

A rare opportunity to purchase a newly constructed well appointed family home with spacious accommodation including master bedroom en suite, three further double bedrooms, large sitting room with twin doors to the private gardens, second reception room, dining hall with vaulted ceiling and kitchen. Mature gardens and area of paddock, garage and parking.

£499,950

£685,000

Guide Price £525,000

A four bedroom detached house with swimming pool and grounds of an acre in a lovely, standalone position enjoying undulating field views. EPC = D

Forward Green

Guide Price £450,000

A beautiful Grade II* Listed detached house with thatched roof, sitting in mature landscaped gardens of nearly ¾ of an acre.

Ref: 4952

Denham

Guide Price £375,000

A four bedroom family house sitting in 3 acres & benefitting from fenced paddocks, stables & an excellent business unit.

EPC = E Ref: 4954

Heveningham

Guide Price £375,000

An attractive and deceptively spacious three bedroom converted Victorian school house with walled garden in this pretty Suffolk village. EPC = G Ref: 4965

Ref: 4942

Ashfield

Guide Price £325,000

A four bedroom semi-detached cottage in the centre of this pretty village, with gardens and grounds of approx ¾ acre.

EPC = D Ref: 4912

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

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Fressingfield

T: 01728 724200

Guide Price £250,000

A detached three bedroom family house, tucked away in the sought after village of Fressingfield. EPC = D Ref: 4963

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Castle Estates

Market Hill, Orford IP12 2LH

01394 450100

property@castle-estates.uk.com

ORFORD

Guide £1.65m

Spacious detached house set in some 6 acres of gardens and paddocks. Panoramic views of the River Ore, Orfordness and sea beyond. Secluded location just a short stroll from the village centre. Flexible range of accommodation close to 3,000 sq ft. Garage, summerhouse. EPC Band D

DALLINGHOO

£998,500

Stunning 21st Century adaptation of a medieval detached property, set in some 25 acres. Woodbridge approx 4 miles.

Coach house, two storey annex, stores.

Four en-suite beds, kitchen/breakfast room hall, dining room, sitting room, wine cellar, cloaks, utility room. EPC Band E

ORFORD

Guide £695,000

Award winning conversion of a Grade II thatched cottage. Superb views of the river. Short stroll to The Pump Street Bakery. Three bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, 23’ sitting room with an Inglenook, kitchen, glazed dining room, sunny garden.

EPC Band n/a

ORFORD

Guide £575,000

Period cottage - views of the river.

Secluded location close to Market Hill.

Dining hall, sitting room, utility, cloaks, kitchen, open plan living area, master bed with balcony, bathroom, single bedroom and an attic bedroom. Garden, garage and parking space.

EPC Band F

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88 HIGH STREET FACTS Price: ÂŁ450,000 Location: Wickham Market Agent: Gobbitt & Kirby

FINE FAMILY HOME

ocated in the village of Wickham Market this prominent and handsome Victorian detached village house dates back to roughly 1860 and is believed to have been a former surgery.

With brick work elevations under pan tile roof, it is conveniently positioned for access to Market Square and the facilities it offers.

Originally two dwellings, there is currently planning to reinstate one larger village house, with an attached separate cottage for investment or annex purposes. At present the property provides a wealth of family accommodation and a wide level of flexibility.

The layout comprises generous entrance hallway with original tiles flooring, drawing

room with feature fireplace, twin aspect dining room, morning room, family/media room, farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, laundry room, utility room and guest cloakroom all on the ground floor. The first floor accommodation extends to six bedrooms and two bathrooms. Further benefits include retained character period features and gas fired central heating by radiator.

There are secluded mature gardens to the side and rear, with summer house and workshop. In addition, there is private offstreet parking with the opportunity to extend this further. As previously mentioned, due to its location, the assorted specialist shops and

service facilities of the Market Square are to hand, which include the new Co-op, health centre and Primary School.

The multiple shopping, recreational and transport facilities of Woodbridge are also accessible, as is the Heritage Coastline. The property lies within catchment for both Thomas Mills High School at Framlingham and Farlingaye High School at Woodbridge.

INFORMATION Gobbitt & Kirby 01394 380330

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UFFORD Guide Price £595,000 An attractive Brand New 5 bedroom detached house. Sitting room, kitchen/living room, study, utility room, cloakroom, 3 en-suites and family bathroom. Ample parking, detached garage and gardens.

WALDRINGFIELD Guide Price £325,000 A charming detached period cottage in the sought-after village of Waldringfield and within walking distance of the river Deben. Sitting room, kitchen, dining room, conservatory, shower room, study area, 2 double bedrooms & bathroom. Walled gardens and off-road parking. EPC: tbc

HERITAGE COAST Guide Price £750,000 A superb 4 bedroom detached chalet style property sitting in grounds of Approx 2.5 acres (sts), Swimming pool & large detached cartlodge/studio. EPC: F

HASKETON Guide Price £599,995 An attractive 3/4 bedroom detached Farmhouse sitting in grounds of approx 1acre (sts). Lovely rural position. EPC: G.

BROMESWELL VILLAGE Guide Price £675,000 A charming 4 bed period cottage which benefits from many period features. This property offers extensive accommodation with 2 detached annexes. Ideal for a holiday let business. EPC: E

IPSWICH Guide Price £698,850 A substantial 4 bedroom detached house in immaculate condition throughout. This property really has the “wow factor”. Early internal viewing advised. EPC: C

DEBACH Guide Price £625,000 This charming 3 bedroom period cottage offers ideal facilities for holiday lets or equestrian use sitting in grounds of approx. 3 acres (sts). EPC: E

WOODBRIDGE Guide Price £489,500 UNDER OFFER. More interesting period cottages in the centre of Woodbridge required.

For a free valuation please call us today on (01394) 386688.

BURGH/GRUNDISBURGH Guide Price £450,000 A spacious 4 bedroom detached bungalow which occupies a large plot of 0.57 acre with superb elevated views over farmland. EPC: D

WOODBRIDGE Guide Price £450,000 A Brand New 3 bedroom detached house with luxury fitted kitchen & bathroom, Walled garden and off-road parking.

GRUNDISBURGH Guide Price £395,000 A large Brand New 3 bed detached chalet style property with lovely views over surrounding countryside. Garage & gardens.

OLD MARTLESHAM Guide Price £575,000 A spacious Brand New 4 bedroom detached family house with elevated views towards Woodbridge. Garage, carport and gardens.

LAST ONE OF 3 REMAINING!

RUSHMERE ST. ANDREW Guide Price £285,000 This Brand New 3 bed bungalow offers good sized accommodation in a sought-after area of Rushmere.

The property benefits from Calor gas c/h, UPVC d/g, Oak doors throughout. Early viewing advised.

WICKHAM MARKET Guide Price £365,000 ** SOLD** We urgently require more 4 bedroom detached houses in the Wickham Market area. Call for a free market valuation today on (01394) 386688.

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DEDHAM VALE VIEWS

WHEELWRIGHTS COTTAGE FACTS Location: Dedham Price: OIEO £350,000 Agent: Grier & Partners ituated in the centre of the picturesque village of Dedham this charming two bedroom Grade II listed cottage, believed to date from the mid 1600’s, has been sympathetically updated by the present owner to provide well-proportioned accommodation and a private low maintenance rear garden.

Downstairs the cottage has a sitting room, dining room, study/store, cloakroom and kitchen with a range of oak fronted

GOBBITT & KIRBY THE OLD GRANARY

base units with drawers and cupboards complemented by painted wall units, part granite work surfaces with Belfast sink.

Upstairs both bedrooms offer views of Dedham Vale and the recently refitted bathroom suite includes a free standing roll edge bath with brass mixer tap and shower along with a separate tiled shower cubicle, WC, bidet and bowl style sink on a Victorian cupboard.

To the rear of the cottage is a private hard

landscaped garden with paved seating and raised deck area. The garden also contains a feature pond and shed that will be included in the sale. To the side of the property there is a drive providing tandem parking for two cars.

INFORMATION Grier & Partners (01206) 299222

Woodbridge t: 01394 380330

Country Homes t: 01728 622330

www.gkl.co.uk £850,000

Guide £450,000

HIGH STREET

This prominent and handsome Victorian detached 6 bedroom village house dates back to roughly 1860 and is believed to have been a former surgery.

Originally two dwellings, there is currently planning to reinstate one larger village house, with an attached separate cottage for investment or annex purposes.

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An impressive and unique, newly converted former granary with stunning open plan accommodation with 6 bedrooms, together with a shop unit and separate annexe flat. Tucked away on the edge of the sought after castle town of Framlingham, is this rather rare opportunity to purchase what is undoubtedly a fine piece of the town’s history. EER=C

OLD FORGE MEWS

£249,950

A very well presented modern cottage style semi detached property located in a quiet courtyard within close proximity to Woodbridge and being part of a small development of six houses built by Howard Construction in 2004. EER=C

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MELTON

£225,000

Conveniently positioned on a generous garden plot, this individual detached single storey dwelling offers bright and well planned living space. Considered to be a desirable and popular residential location, the property has been upgraded with disabled facilities, but lends itself for further improvement and updating. EER=D

HAMBLIN HOUSE

£220,000

Conveniently located in the heart of Woodbridge Town centre, putting all the shops and services directly on the doorstep. This spacious 2 bed property is being offered with no onward chain, a 999 year lease from 1979 and ownership retains a 25% share of the freehold interest.

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ORFORD

£289,500

A popular and highly respected village on the reaches of the River Ore with direct coastal connections.

This well appointed 4 bed detached family house is conveniently positioned on the outskirts of the village and enjoys far-reaching views across farmland to the rear. EER=D

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IS IT THE TIME TO INVEST IN THE PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SECTOR? Pennington have been involved with the residential investment market since the late 1980’s in this time we have seen a very significant increase in the importance in the Private Rental Sector in the UK.

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he continued demand for private rental housing is overwhelming, with a rising population, a shortage of quality housing and people locked out of home ownership.

Fundamentally people need somewhere to live; simply put we do not have enough of the right type of housing for prospective tenants that walk through the door of our lettings agency looking for a home.

The financial markets have also changed due to a sustained period of low interest rates, which has recently translated into lenders offering very attractive and competitive financial products for would be landlords.

Buying investment property is not always straight forward, there are risks associated with it and even our experienced landlords seek our opinion on a potential investment before purchasing.

is designed to minimise the risk in property investment and includes the following:ü finding the best residential property investment opportunities on and off market ü negotiating the best deals saving our customers £1,000’s of pound ü providing an acquisition report detailing condition and expected financial return ü managing the purchase process incorporating solicitors fees in our package ü letting the property, providing full inventory and tenancy agreement The cost of our value for money Invest&Let service is minimal - you get all of the above for only £350 more than the DIY approach.

We are always very pleased to help and offer our independent opinion free of charge based upon our experience and local knowledge to give an honest and forthright appraisal.

However, some of our customers simply do not have time, experience or confidence to invest directly and ask us to act on their behalf to find suitable properties using our Invest&Let service that

Call Julian Pennington or Robert Ulph for an informal chat about how best we can help you invest in residential property

01473 295555

Letting Property the Easy&Hassle-free Way… Pennington is a dynamic family owned lettings business, with 24 years experience of the local property market. We thrive on our recommendations, reputation and proven track record which is second to none. So much so we were awarded the East of England Letting Agent of the Year 2013 silver award by the Times and Sunday Times.

Pennington is the landlords low risk and value for money option for letting and managing residential property in Ipswich and East Suffolk. Come and meet us so we can show you what sets us apart.

Call the Letting and Property Management experts today to discuss how we can help:

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STUNNING NEW HOMES ALONG SUFFOLK’S HISTORIC HERITAGE COAST From the Award Winning Developers Hopkins Homes and Hopkins & Moore

o craft beautifully designed homes of character, style and substance that blend seamlessly with their surroundings whilst creating desirable and sustainable communities is the passion out of which every Hopkins Homes and sister company Hopkins & Moore development is born.

From cottage to country house, contemporary city apartment to opulent restoration, every Hopkins’ home has been individually designed with sensitivity, flair and panache.

Locations are carefully chosen to complement the lifestyle requirements of discerning buyers resulting in luxury developments set amidst some of East Anglia’s finest settings.

Framlingham has been voted the number one place to live in the country and Castle Mount is ideally positioned to enjoy the town and the surrounding abundant countryside.

Each of the three and four bedroom houses and two bedroom apartments have been designed to be in keeping with the older properties of this historic town.

Abbotts Grange, Saxmundham is a highly desirable development located on the edge of this ancient Suffolk market town. With a wide choice of styles, Abbotts Grange can satisfy the needs of every lifestyle and is ideally positioned to enjoy the benefits of both town and country living whilst the rail station provides access to London Liverpool Street in under two hours. The final phase has now been released and consists of two, three and four bedroom houses and two bedroom apartments.

The Martellos, Felixstowe has proven to be

St Benedict’s Place, Snape

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Nightingale Place, Reydon

an exceptionally popular development and now just eight apartments and six houses remain of a mix of one and two bedroom apartments with underground parking,

Abbotts Grange, Saxmundham

views of open countryside and less than six miles from the coast at Aldeburgh.

Finally, although not officially launched until February 2014, we are pleased to

From cottage to country house, contemporary city apartment to opulent restoration, every Hopkins’ home has been individually designed with sensitivity, flair and panache. lifts and beautifully landscaped communal gardens plus superb three and five bedroom houses convenient for both coast and town.

Just under a mile out of Southwold is Nightingale Place, Reydon where just three spacious four bedroom detached family homes remain.

Meanwhile in Snape, St. Benedict’s Place is a brand new development from sister company Hopkins & Moore. Specialising in bespoke developments, this exclusive address offers just 18 stunning three, four and five bedroom homes within a private cul-de-sac affording

The Martellos, Felixstowe

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announce another prestigious development in Ipswich, St Peter’s Place. St Peter’s Place is an exciting new development of two bedroom apartments and coach houses, three and four bedroom townhouses, three bedroom detached houses and four bedroom detached and link-detached houses in a highly sought after residential area. Interest in this development can be registered on our website.

Currently there are 16 luxury Hopkins Homes developments situated in highly desirable locations. In addition to those above

there is Bury St Edmunds and Halesworth also in Suffolk, seven developments throughout Norfolk including the stunning restoration that is Bure Place in Alysham originally built in the 1840’s, St Michael’s Place also in Alysham and then there is Mulbarton, Costessey, Little Plumstead, Thetford, Necton and Northrepps adjacent to Cromer. In Cambridgeshire there is another new development in Soham and there is a further Hopkins & Moore development in Swanton Morley, Norfolk.

INFORMATION Details of all developments and individual properties can be viewed at www.hopkinshomes.co.uk Email sales@hopkinshomes.co.uk or call 01394 446860 to request specific development information.

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Motoring

A SUPERB DRIVE Iain Dooley test drives the new Skoda Superb

uilding on the successful formula of space, refinement and generous levels of standard equipment, Skoda’s latest generation Superb packs all the familiar qualities that have already convinced so many to sign on the dotted line.

Improvements to the Superb might not be immediately obvious, however Skoda has focused on the things that matter: cleaning up the engine range, sharpening up the car’s looks to mirror that of the Rapid and latest Octavia, and adding some welcome extra kit.

Although the cosmetic changes are subtle, out has gone the slightly generic Skoda design, replaced by a more sculptured look fore and aft. Inside the car’s cabin it is largely business as usual. Detailed trim and material changes have done a good job of ensuring the Superb’s cabin remains a plush environment for all occupants, though.

As before, the Superb’s main selling point is its cabin space. Extended in all the right areas, front seat occupants are made to feel special while those in the rear can stretch out thanks to the generous amount of legroom offered. In the influential premium saloon class, rear space is important. You may be transporting clients or paying customers – either way, the Superb’s extra inches do much to create an appealing executive ambience. And that’s before you consider the car’s voluminous boot – seats up or down.

You won’t be paying executive prices for the Superb, though. As with the previous generation car, the sums involved are modest for something of this size and opulence. And Skoda is hoping that its generosity in the equipment department will prompt buyers to place the Superb high on their shopping lists, especially as similarly priced rivals offer less space and kit for similar money.

With four models to choose from (S, SE, Elegance and top-spec), the act of making a choice is no longer a simple one as there’s a generous spread of standard kit even on the lower-spec models now. Furthermore, this ensures the car remains competitive in the crowded company car market when value for money is a key driving force in purchasing decisions.

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chilled glovebox and seven airbags forming part of the Superb’s core standard kit list, even the entry-level S model is hard to ignore. SE models gain larger alloy wheels, a touchscreen audio screen and a greater choice of audio inputs, rear parking sensors plus a host of detailed interior and exterior trim accents.

The move up to Elegance sees a big uplift in specification, with xenon headlights, bigger (again) alloy wheels, touchscreen navigation, heated and powered front seats, leather upholstery and a heated windscreen. Skoda’s traditional flagship Laurent & Klement model adds front parking sensors, more leather, heated rear seats, an upgraded audio unit, TV tuner, privacy glass and gloss black cabin trim.

Skoda’s generosity also extends to its engine range, insomuch as greater efficiencies should mean you pay less at the pumps and to the taxman. Some models benefit from cuts to CO2 emissions as high as 19 percent, while Skoda boasts that every model delivers more miles per gallon and emits less at the tailpipe.

Buyers can choose from three petrol and three diesel engines, plus manual and DSG gearboxes depending on the particular model.

Unusually in this sector there’s also the option of all-wheel drive on selected variants, which will no doubt add a welcome all-weather dimension to the Superb for some buyers.

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The Ipswich & Suffolk Club

The Ipswich & Suffolk Club The Ipswich & Suffolk Club, housed in the former home of the Archdeacon of Suffolk and tucked unobtrusively between Northgate Street and Tower Street, in the shadow of St Mary Le Tower Church, once again welcomed new members this autumn with its annual welcome Bar-be-cue.

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Suffolk 100 The Rt Rev Nigel Stock, Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, hosted a drinks reception at the Bishop’s House for the Suffolk 100 Club members, a giving circle to support the Suffolk Community Foundation.

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Andrew Thompson Associates Golf Day in aid of The Broad Appeal Following the death of his wife Miche, from Motor Neurone Disease, former England Cricket International Chris Broad and his children England fast bowler Stuart and England team performance analyst Gemma are raising money and awareness of MND through the Broad Appeal. Andrew Thompson Associates held a Golf Day at Thorpeness Golf Club to help the appeal.

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EACH coffee morning at Seckford Hall Hotel To celebrate the launch of the newly refurbished Seckford Hall Hotel a charity coffee morning was held in aid of EACH (East Anglian Children’s Hospices) raising £820. A gorgeous selection of homemade cakes was supplied by The Boat House (Dedham) with coffee donated by Paddy & Scotts.

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Joanna Carrick is the artistic director and founder of the acclaimed Suffolk-based theatre company, The Red Rose Chain. Jo has directed over 30 plays and initiated the much-lauded Theatre in the Forest. She has developed a unique process for researching and developing scripts, often working with groups that face social isolation or other difficulties in accessing the arts

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I was born in Romford and my father was the Artistic Director of The Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch.

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