North Norfolk Living August 2014

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Autumn 2014

WEBSITE www.northnorfolkliving.co.uk GET IN TOUCH

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t’s been a perfect Indian summer day today; I can’t quite believe autumn is upon us. But as you wander through the countryside, the hedges are resplendent with berries of all hues, our orchards are laden with apples and pears and migrant birds are starting to arrive from colder climes.

The nights are drawing in and the leaves beginning to turn. And the pink-footed geese spotting season will soon be upon us in earnest.

I’m always a little sorry when a summer is over and boats start to come out of the water, but there’s plenty to do in North Norfolk during the ‘Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’.

This issue we’ve packed in details of lots of autumn events whether you want to explore the great outdoors and our wonderful nature reserves, or visit some of our local galleries or eateries.

There’s fun for all the family too on our children’s activities page, so hats and coats at the ready. Go on, get out there and enjoy your North Norfolk autumn – we think you’ll be spoilt for choice!

Am da Loose Editor

Editor Amanda Loose Email: amanda@northnorfolkliving.co.uk Advertising Manager Lin Murray Email: lin@northnorfolkliving.co.uk Lin Murray 07881 657944 Email: lin@northnorfolkliving.co.uk Write to North Norfolk Living Magazine, PO Box 208, Stamford. Lincs. PE9 9FY Head of Design Steven Handley Email: steve@locallivingdesign.co.uk Senior Designer Nik Ellis Email: nik@locallivingdesign.co.uk Publisher Nicholas Rudd-Jones 01780 765571 Email: nicholas@bestlocalliving.co.uk Published by Local Living Ltd, PO Box 208, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 9FY www.bestlocalliving.co.uk 01780 765571 Printed by Warners of Bourne

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Beachcombing – What’s On! What’s Good and Where to go!

Beachcombing – What’s On! What’s Good and Where to go!

An exciting sneak peek at local wildlife cameraman, photographer and author Martin Hayward Smith’s new book Amanda Loose looks at how our magnificent coastline can feature in our homes.

Walker’s Wanders – A classic walk with the late Phil Walker A wander round some of our excellent galleries Keep those kids entertained with our Events Section Now for some exciting events for the adults too!

The Wedding Supplement – a must read for brides and grooms to be Ensure a good nights sleep with advice from our health expert Bo Tyler Quality of life is important for you and your dog says dog behaviour expert David Brice Nature Notes Plant experts Simon and Anne Harrap talk wild plants and gardening Motoring correspondent Brian Vertigen testdrives the new Citroen C1 Flair and looks at changes to the road tax system.

Creative chef Na Hansell says ‘Carry On Picnicking’!

What’s fresh in the gastronomic North Norfolk Lovely Morston Head Chef Richard Bainbridge is a real home boy at heart.

Amanda Loose picks some good reads Our Top Tips Retail page is Berry interesting this issue!

Cover photography: ‘Evening walk’ by Stephen Clark www.pebblesphotography.co.uk

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CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM COUNTRY Purveyors of fine country wares

Charity Clay Shoot in support of EACH (East Anglia's Children's Hospices)

Sponsored by Hayes & Storr Solicitors & North Norfolk Living Magazine.

Sunday 12th October 2014 at Creake Abbey - 10am to 3pm

Variety of disciplines including a 40 bird sporting, 2 man flush, pool shoot and 'have a go' stand for newcomers to the sport.

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Cash prizes for the hottest shots along with an amazing prize raffle, BBQ and refreshments.

The 2014 range of shooting and country clothing now in stock at Christopher William Country!

Aigle | Alan Paine | Barbour | Bisley | Dubarry | Gurteen Laksen | Le Chameau | Magee | Musto | Seeland | Toggi

Creake Abbey, North Creake, Fakenham NR21 9LF Telephone: 01328 738983 Web: www.christopherwilliamcountry.co.uk

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Village Cinema

Beachcombings What’s On, What’s Good & Where To Go!

GREAT MASSINGHAM FILM CLUB Thursday 16th October, 7.30pm Chef (15) Comedy drama about a chef who leaves his job in a top restaurant and opens a food truck. Starring Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr., Sofia Vergara and Dustin Hoffman.

Great Massingham Village Hall. Tickets on the door £3.50. Enquiries 01485 520 912 (Jessica Lange). Based on Zola’s novel Therese Raquin.

Amy Robsart Village Hall, Syderstone.

Tickets £3.50 from 01485 578588 / 578171 or cinema@syderstone.com THORNHAM VILLAGE CINEMA Wednesday 15th October, 7.30pm Tracks (12A) Thornham Village Hall. Tickets £5 from 07818 028687

Charity Clay Shoot Christopher William Country are holding their second annual Charity Clay Shoot on Sunday 12th October at Creake Abbey from 10am to 3pm, in support of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

The event, sponsored

by Hayes + Storr Solicitors and North Norfolk Living Magazine, will feature a variety of disciplines including a 40 bird sporting flush, two man flush, pool shot and ‘have a go’ stand for newcomers to the sport, plus cash prizes for the hottest shots.

Enjoy a barbecue from Creake Abbey Café & Food Hall, and try your luck in the raffle with prizes including a pair of Dubarry Galway boots. Tickets £2 each, available before the day from Christopher William Country at Creake Abbey.

An exciting prize has also been donated by Earl Spencer to the EACH online auction at www.each.org.uk, running from 6th to 19th October: a guided tour of Althorp House by Earl Spencer for up to 20 people, followed by a private lunch or tea in one of Althorp’s dining rooms.

Christopher William Country, 01328 738983 www.christopherwilliamcountry.co.uk

NORTH CREAKE Tuesday 14th October, 7.30pm A Promise (12A) Romantic drama set in Germany just before WW1. A married woman falls in love with her husband’s protégé. Starring Rebecca Hall, Alan Rickman and Richard Madden.

North Creake Village Hall. Tickets £5 from 07905 805388 or pa.lines@tiscali.co.uk

SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA Monday 13th October, 7pm The Past (12A) French with subtitles Ahmad travels from his home in Tehran to Paris to finalise his divorce from his long-estranged wife, Marie (Bérénice Bejo, of The Artist). Those who saw director Farhadi’s A Separation will find this as complex and compelling.

The Granary, Wells. Tickets £5 from Wells Tourist Information Centre, by booking at wells-cinema.com or 01328 710885

STANHOE Friday 10th October, 7.30pm Tracks (12A) A young woman undertakes a trek from Alice Springs north to the ocean. Based on the true story of Robyn Davidson.

The Reading Room. Tickets £5 on the door.

Further information at stanhoe.org / 01485 518191 SYDERSTONE VILLAGE CINEMA IN ASSOCIATION WITH CREATIVE ARTS EAST Saturday 18th October, 7.30pm In Secret (15) Therese is a beautiful young woman, trapped into a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin by her domineering aunt

Down on the farm After graduating from the Glasgow School of Art with a Bachelor of Design in Textiles, Izzi Rainey set to work on the family farm in North Norfolk. But it was farm work, with a difference. This summer Izzi, a former Gresham’s pupil, and friend Lara Mullis set up IzziRainey, a company designing and manufacturing homewares and interiors products. Their first collection is inspired by Izzi’s family farm, with prints using colours and bold shapes taken from the structural and geometric design of agricultural machinery as well as patterns, surfaces and textures around the farm, including tractor tyre tracks, brickwork from barns and flaking paint from old wooden doors.

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Space to thrive.

Set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside and just 4 miles from the breathtaking North Norfolk coast, Gresham’s gives your child all the time and space they need to develop into confident, well-rounded young individuals.

Open Day For dates and further details of our Open Days, please visit www.greshams.com Gresham’s is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged between 3 and 18.

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For the person who has everything…

For the person who has everything here is a wonderful idea to help those who have very little or who are struggling in one way or another.

Whether as a gift for a birthday, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries or Christmas, local business man David Black has the answer via his not for profit company – Charity Vouchers!

This wonderful idea allows the recipient of the gift to ‘spend’ their vouchers with any UK charity. David has been running the business for many years and names some of our biggest national companies as his clients including the Alliance and Leicester Building Society and Google no less!

Give thoughtfully – via Charity Vouchers.

• www.charityvouchers.org 0800 652 3185 (free from UK landlines) or local line 01328 730530 Email: enquiries@charityvouchers.org Charity Vouchers, Anglia Giving, 5-6 The Pightle, Burnham Thorpe, King’s Lynn, PE31 8HT

Apple Day at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Truly scrumptious Celebrate the ‘Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse’s annual Apple Day, on Sunday 19 October from 10am to 5pm. There will be fun for all the family, including craftsmen demonstrating their skills, live entertainment and music. Buy direct from local producers including autumnal preserves and chutneys, apple juices and ciders.

Bring those mystery apples from your garden and have them identified by experts from the East of England Apples and Orchards Project, watch apples being pressed and taste the juice or enjoy some cider. Get crafty in Art Attack and make a headdress to wear as you join the Grand Apple Day Parade and wassail around the orchard with its 30+ varieties of apples raised, discovered or developed in Norfolk.

• For more information and ticket prices visit: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/ gressenhall From the Muckleburgh archives

Head to the COAST this half-term!

Arts lovers are in for an autumn treat. Known locally as the COAST Festival, this year’s Cromer and Sheringham Art and Literary Festival from 24 October to 2 November recognises the centenary of the outbreak of The Great War with a theme of ‘War and Peace’.

There’s a packed programme of exhibitions, music, poetry, dancing and workshops. Highlights include an exhibition of photographs from Sir Michael Savory’s personal archive at Muckleburgh, a war-time sing along at the Sheringham Little Theatre Hub, creative workshops on writing and film-making and two special afternoons of poetry at the Virginia Court Hotel.

Visit the COAST website for their full programme: www.casaf.co.uk

Taking flight It’s been a busy year for NAKED Kitchens, part of the Norfolk Oak family. After moving from Anmer Hall to a 45,000 sq/ft 1930’s aircraft hangar at the former RAF West Raynham last autumn, a few months ago, they had a fire. The hot oil dip tank room caught fire and the entire hangar covered in soot and smoke.

“The team banded together and got stuck in with the clean-up, says NAKED Kitchens’ Ciaran O’Neill. “Like a phoenix from the ashes, we’ve risen up and are back to full production, machining our bespoke kitchens and worktops.

The dip tank room is due to be rebuilt over the coming months and we need a bit of a repaint too!”

Since the move, customers can see the whole production process from start to finish. NAKED offer precision engineered kitchens to fit your space, using the latest technology, solid oak fronts and Scandinavian hardwood ply carcasses. You can order your kitchen unpainted for self-assembly right through to completely assembled and professionally painted. It’s your call!

• www.nakedkitchens.com 01328 838854

Ragged Robin ©Andy Thompson

Internationally renowned botanist and wild flower experts move in at Natural Surroundings, Holt We are very pleased to report that well known wild plant experts and husband and wife team, Simon and Anne Harrap have taken over at one of our very favourite places – Natural Surroundings.

Situated in the glorious Glaven Valley at Bayfield Hall, just outside of Holt, Natural Surroundings is a peaceful haven where you can wander round the grounds enjoying the wildlife and wildflowers followed by a light lunch or delicious cuppa and homemade cake or scone. Highly recommended from their snack menu is the ‘Green Meanie’! A fantastic combination of traditional cheese on toast with jalapeno peppers to add some fire.

There is also a great Wild Flower nursery allowing you to purchase a little bit of nature for your own gardens! Anne and Simon are usually on site to offer you advice and guidance with your natural planting.

• Natural Surroundings Bayfield Estate, Near Glandford, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7JN 01263 711091 www.naturalsurroundings.org.uk NORTH NORFOLK LIVING AUTUMN 2014

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BOOKS

In celebration of a very special creature – Lin Brice gets a sneak peek at

‘My Year With Hares’

by Martin Hayward Smith

Martin Hayward Smith on location with Ray Mears

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s he is variously described on the Internet and in print, Martin Hayward Smith is a wildlife cameraman and director, a photographer and an author. This description however, does not capture the true essence of a man who really is at home in the natural world.

His new book displays this access to special moments that us mere mortals fail to see, including his adoption of an orphaned leveret that he took home, raised and released. From searching the fields around his Norfolk home to living in close quarters with his young leveret this book offers a fascinating insight into one of the country’s best-loved animals. Enjoy!

‘My Year With Hares’ will be launched on Saturday October 18 between 6pm – 9pm at Binham Village Hall, Warham Road, Binham NR21 0DQ. Martin will be signing books and all are welcome.

T: 01328 820660 /07768 632838 E: info@martinhaywardsmith.com www.martinhaywardsmith.com

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DOGS EVERYWHERE! PAINTINGS – PRINTS – SCULPTURE – CUSHIONS

7th OCTOBER – 1st NOVEMBER DAILY TUESDAY TO SATURDAY

THE RED DOT GALLERY Holt, Norfolk. Tel: 01263 710287

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INTERIORS

A shore thing The coastal look is bigger than ever on the interiors catwalk this season, says Amanda Loose.

Designers from high street to high end have included a dash or more of coastal chic in their collections.

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ll hues of blue, whites and natural materials feature as trends in their own right.

Brought together they create a fresh, modern take on coastal chic, and a look you can make entirely your own.

“In this area the coastal look has always been strong as we are so close to the sea and all its influences” says Tom Clarke at The Old Stores, Roydon. “This season however, it seems that the strong blues and natural wood grain finishes are at the centre of interiors as a whole. Harlequin and Clarke & Clarke both have strong coastal collections, and the latter have just launched the Storybook collection for children with a strong nautical element.”

Nanci Gillett at Burnham Interiors agrees.

“From high street to high chic, everyone has a coastal range whether it’s inexpensive oversized blue bottles, or blue and white accessories to Nobilis’ luxe Seychelles wallpaper which looks like iridescent seashells.

“Everyone wants to give a nod to where they are. This season big trends are colliding and go seamlessly together to create a lovely base interior including naturals like stone and woods such as Fired Earth’s new wood Fired Earth’s new parquetry in flooring which includes a Coastline collection Seashell. This flooring is solid oak, £74.94 per square metre. and herringbone parquetry in Seashell (pictured) and Sand Dune which I stock.”

“It can be washed linens likes Colour schemes are showing a strong coastal the blues and reds from North influence too, says interior designer Annie Norfolk based Nicole Fabre, Lambert, but with a very subtle use of shades: or using petrol blue instead “The sand washed bleached grey of of dark blue with a very rusty driftwood is appearing in heavy slubbed red. It doesn’t have to be a linen fabrics which give marvellous texture to blue; you can use greens, or try upholstered furniture. We see many grey hues whitewashed walls. It’s hard to from really dramatic granite through to soft, get it wrong, as it’s a timeless, barely there, pale, puffy cloud grey, on paint year round look. Take elements charts. Blues and greens are there too.” and introduce them into your It’s a very individual look and says Nanci, no home.” longer just means stripes or ticking:

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The new Storybook collection by Clarke & Clarke available from The Old Stores, Roydon

From the Harlequin Landscapes collection of wallpapers and fabrics available from Angelina’s Curtains & Blinds and The Old Stores, Roydon

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So how do you create your own look? Here’s coastal style, three different ways.

Jo Griffiths at Vintage Home and Garden says: “For a sophisticated take on a coastal theme I concentrate on texture and take inspiration from the coastal landscape.

“I love to use raw wood, natural linens, beach finds and natural foliage with reflective elements such as glass, copper and steel. I avoid obvious designs such as printed beach huts, fish or slogans, preferring a more subtle approach, although I love a good quality model yacht or antique pond yacht in a coastal scheme.”

Colour and natural materials are key for Faith Cranmer at Coastal Country. “The trend

for gorgeous palettes of blue and grey against a stark white lend themselves very well to the big open skies and muted light of Norfolk. This is my signature look, using natural fabrics and bare scrubbed wood. This offers a refined soft finish with just a subtle nod to coastal.”

Tom says: “White linen on the bed, painted furniture with the resurgence of shabby chic can be combined with dark indigo and navy fabrics and wallpapers for a very on trend look. Add in some natural wooden elements, some coloured glass and you can create a truly modern coastal feel.”

The coastal look, it would seem, is your oyster!

“This treasure cupboard is full of the elements I favour,” says Jo. “It is simple yet ordered, providing an interesting theme that makes you want to explore inside. I have been using glass domes to cover interesting objet for years. I love how everything under glass instantly becomes treasure. This antique natural coral is perfect under glass; it avoids being tampered with and showcases the natural beauty of the coral.”

Antique coral and a curiosity cupboard of beach finds styled by Jo Griffiths of Vintage Home and Garden.

The Seychelles collection by Nobilis available from Burnham Interiors

ADDRESS BOOK: Angelina’s Curtains & Blinds, Heacham 01485 571147 www.angelinasinteriors.com Birdie Fortescue, Burnham Market 01328 738634 www.birdiefortescue.co.uk Burnham Interiors, Burnham Market 01328 730989 www.burnhaminteriors.co.uk Coastal Country, Burnham Market 01328 738080 www.coastalcountrystyle.co.uk Fired Earth 0845 366 0400 for stockists www.firedearth.com Found by Bringing the outside in, Burnham Market 01328 713093 www.bringingtheoutsidein.co.uk Harlequin stockists 0845 123 6805 www.harlequin.uk.com Home by Annie Lambert, Creake Abbey, North Creake 07796 656384 The Antique Kitchen, 07831 389843 www.theantiquekitchen.co.uk The Old Stores, Roydon 01485 600591 www.theoldstoresroydon.co.uk Vintage Home and Garden, Drove Orchards, Thornham 01485 525714 www.coastandcountryhome.co.uk

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C. 1910 bag £48, The Antique Kitchen Grand Illusions Vintage Paint from Home by Annie Lambert £18.95 per litre

Mango wood plates £8 and bowls £14, Found by Bringing the outside in

New St Jude’s Skye seaweed cushion covers with feather inners £45, Coastal Country

Nkuku braided hemp place mats £3 each, Birdie Fortescue

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BE INSPIRED INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT MANAGEMENT Creating beautiful, comfortable interiors

Burnham Interiors making norfolk your home

For an appointment call: 01328 730989 or email: office@burnhaminteriors.co.uk www.burnhaminteriors.co.uk

Angelina’s Curtains & Blinds

Christmas Launch Sunday 12th October, 10am to 4pm

www.theoldstoresroydon.co.uk

Tel: 01485 600 591 146 Lynn Road, Roydon PE32 1AQ

Replacement kitchen doors. Tiling and plumbing work also undertaken. A family business since 1981

Bespoke kitchens from The Norfolk Kitchen Company

Angelina’s Interiors, Unit 5 Heacham Hall Industrial Units, Hall Close, Heacham, Norfolk PE31 7JT

www.angelinasinteriors.com

email: angelinasinteriors@gmail.com

Antique and vintage finds from France and beyond Grand Illusions Vintage Paint stockist The Courtyard, Creake Abbey, North Creake, NR21 9LF

Tel: 07932734234

www.homebyannielambert.co.uk

Bespoke fitted and free standing kitchens, dressers, display units and furniture in paint colour of your choice. Annie Sloan and Farrow & Ball colour charts available.

Visit us on Thursdays at James Beck Auction s, Cornhall, Cattl e Market Street, Fakenham

The Norfolk Kitchen Company - Unit 1 Station Yard, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7JE

01760 724 396 Always ring for an appointment

www.thenorfolkkitchencompany.co.uk

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ACTIVITIES

OUT AND ABOUT WITH PHIL WALKER

Walker’s Wanders Longer than a stroll, shorter than a route march our ‘wanders’ with the late Phil Walker are back due to popular demand. We are repeating a few of the favourites.

They will help you discover the heartland of North Norfolk and its lovely coast

Let’s go: To a place with a different view round every corner, the largest example of a wet acid peat mire in East Anglia and all the special plants and animals that live there. There is also an ancient sea cliff now several miles from the sea and a great cup of tea and piece of cake with a royal connection at the end of it! 159 acres of National Nature reserve, Dersingham Bog is part of the royal Sandringham Estate and managed by Natural England You’ll walk: You have a choice. Route 1 is a 20-minute stroll with a solid path and lots to see. With only a gentle slope or 10 wide steps to contend with it’s ideal for short easy family walks. Route 2 extends the walk to about an hour if you are strolling and looking at all the interesting things around you.

Find it: Ordnance Survey Explorer 250 Grid ref: 665 284 Route 1: Both Routes 1 and 2 start from the Wolferton car park. Walk through the gate towards the four-way finger post. The clearing ahead of you is one of my favourite and easiest spots in North Norfolk to see (although more often hear) the fabulous Nightjar. Turn left at the finger post following the Cliff Top Stroll path through the trees for a few hundred yards until you come to the fence. This is the site of an ancient sea cliff now marooned several miles inland! With fantastic tree top views over the forest towards the present day coastline, look out for birds of prey.

Turn right at the fence and follow the wide solid path as it follows the cliff, dropping gently as it goes. As the trees give way on your left marvel at the spectacular view over the heath and mire.

When you get to the steps going up and right take this for Route 1. At the top of the steps you will find a bench. Take a seat (you must take a seat!), enjoy the view and consider to whom this seat is dedicated: John Denver, musician and environmentalist. Great way to remember him! A great place to sit and watch/listen for

Nightjars at dusk. Route 1 carries on for a few hundred yards, through lovely heathland/ woodland habitat and returns to the car park.

Route 2 (once you have sat on the bench!) walk back down the steps and turn right down the longer series of steps to the valley floor. Ahead of you is the Dersingham Boardwalk allowing you to walk over some very sensitive, rare habitat. Look out for the black darter dragonfly and the carnivorous sundew plant.

Having walked round the boardwalk, continue along the path through the heathland habitat until you come to the large fork in the path indicating Le Hair’s Hike to the left and Scissors’ Car park right. Take the right hand path that leads you back into the woods. Once you get to the end of the path, take the steps on the right and continue up through the woods until you

come back to the Wolferton Car Park.

Walkies: Due to ground nesting birds and the sensitivity of the area generally its best to keep dogs on a lead for this one More info: To get the most from this walk google Dersingham Bog or visit: http://www. naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/ designatedareas/nnr/1006047.aspx Pit stop: Tea and cake at Sandringham Restaurant. http://www.deborahsteward.co.uk/ sandringham . This is only a few minutes drive from the car park and well worth a visit for the home made scones! Go back to the A149 and follow the signs to Sandringham.

Thanks to Phil’s lovely wife Sharon for permission to print this walk.

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Oct 11th to Nov 5th

John Newland

Paintings Eddie & Margaret

Curtis

Ceramics www.birchamgallery.co.uk

Open 9-5 Monday to Saturday 14 Market Place, HOLT, Norfolk. NR25 6BW 01263 713312 info@birchamgallery.co.uk

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ARTS

Putting on a show From wildlife and North Norfolk landscapes to a dog show, ceramic animals, birds and even fruits, there are exhibitions aplenty in our local galleries this autumn, in fact, you may well be spoilt for choice, says Amanda Loose.

BIRCHAM GALLERY’S first exhibition of the season runs until 8th October, with works by artist Mary Sumner and ceramic animal and bird sculpture by Susan O’Byrne. Mary works in acrylics, on canvas and board, with gardens, birds and wildlife as recurring themes, making notes on her daily walks, taking photographs and collecting interesting objects and sketches.

From 11th October to 5th November, they will be showing new works by artist John Newland and ceramicists Eddie and Margaret Curtis. Norwich born John’s works are mainly landscapes of rural and coastal North Norfolk.

There’s a distinctly autumn feel over at THE RED DOT GALLERY with orchard fruits by Nicky Smart and Lorraine Taylor of Penkridge Ceramics. Several varieties of apples and pears are available from windfalls to twigs of two or three fruits. “Each piece is cast from nature and individually considered with appropriate layers of glaze applied to achieve the necessary finish,” says Colin Rawlings at the Gallery. “Blemishes and pitting are faithfully realised which adds to the illusion.”

You’ll also find ‘A Canine Collection’ in the gallery during October with paintings, prints and sculptures celebrating man’s best friend.

In Burnham Market, POCOCK’S THE ARTMONGER is packed with paintings, drawings and prints by Royal Academicians past and present. They include six beautifully delicate watercolours of flowers by acclaimed local artist Robert Sargent Austin (1898-1973), a drawing of a dancer from the Diaghilev Ballet Company by Dame Laura Knight (1877-1970) and stunning aquatints of North Norfolk by Norman Ackroyd CBE. Down the road, BURNHAM GRAPEVINE GALLERY will be showing new works by Brian Hinton from 20th October, celebrating his perceptive eye on Norfolk life, from birdwatchers to a walk on the cliffs by way of Morris dancing and an afternoon at Fakenham Races.

You may have spotted local artist Paul Darley down by the sea around Cromer, capturing the changing light of the local landscape and the everyday activities of fishermen and visitors. Paul describes his forthcoming show at FAIRFAX GALLERY, Burnham Market as “A celebration of 25 years of living by the sea. Fishermen, dawn trips, morning returns, holidaymakers, dog walkers and day trips to quiet places and open spaces.” The exhibition runs from 18th to 29th October.

PINKFOOT GALLERY are hosting ‘Norfolk & Beyond’ their first exhibition with artist Peter Wileman PPROI, RSMA, from 26th October until 9th November including the stunning oil on canvas ‘Blakeney from Morston’, pictured. Peter will be at the gallery for the opening of the show (12-4pm, 26th October) to talk about his recent work and sign copies of his book Painting Light in Oils.

Bircham Gallery, Holt 01263 713312 www.birchamgallery.co.uk Burnham Grapevine Gallery, Burnham Market 01328 730125 www.burnhamgrapevine.co.uk Creake Abbey Café & Food Hall, Creake Abbey, North Creake 01328 730399 Fairfax Gallery, The Green, Burnham Market, 01328 730001 www.fairfaxgallery.com Pinkfoot Gallery, Cley 01263 740947 www.pinkfootgallery.co.uk Pocock’s the Artmonger, Burnham Market 01328 730370 www.theartmonger.co.uk The Red Dot Gallery, Holt 01263 710287 www.thereddotgallery.com

A solo exhibition by local artist, Sara Freakley, is showing at Creake Abbey Cafe & Food Hall until early next year. Pictured ‘Venetian Muse’, oil on canvas

Penkridge Ceramics’ apples, The Red Dot Gallery

Sheep by Susan O’Byrne, Bircham Gallery

Forever Autumn by Paul Darley, oil on canvas, at Fairfax Gallery Burnham Market

Brian Hinton at Burnham Grapevine Gallery

New to Pinkfoot Gallery this season are works by artist John Foker. Pictured is Thistle Field

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Get outdoors

Hats and coats at the ready! There are lots of fun activities for children this autumn, says Amanda Loose Sculthorpe Moor ©Andy Thompson

©National Trust Images / John Millar

22ND OCTOBER WILD WEDNESDAY NIGHT WALK Join the National Trust – Norfolk Coast Brancaster Estate rangers for a ‘50 things’ night walk including bat detecting, moth trapping and weather permitting, star gazing.

5.45pm. Enjoy the Terrific Tuesdays in the Dark night walk with the Blakeney National Nature Reserve team, 4.45pm on 28th October.

For both events: adults £3.50, child £1.50.

Booking essential. 0844 2491895 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events 23RD OCTOBER - 2ND NOVEMBER TRICK OR TWEET AT PENSTHORPE Celebrate the spooky season with a spine chilling self-guided trail around the reserve and uncover a host of ‘fang-tastic’ facts and solve mysterious puzzles. There will be prizes for those who complete the trail and those who come in freaky fancy dress. Included in normal admission price. Daily, 10am to 5pm. www.pensthorpe.com 23RD OCTOBER - 2ND NOVEMBER MIGRATION TRAIL AT NWT CLEY MARSHES Search for clues on the nature reserve and learn about the birds that move south in autumn and those that come to Cley for the winter. Solve the puzzle for the chance to win a prize. A self-guided activity. 10am to 4pm daily, £1 per child. www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on 23RD OCTOBER – 2ND NOVEMBER HORRIBLE HALLOWE’EN TRAIL AT SHERINGHAM PARK Scare yourself silly with local ghost stories. Find the clues and win a prize. £2.20 per trail. 10am to 4.15pm. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events 25TH OCTOBER CHILDREN’S WILDLIFE WATCH – STRUTTING STAGS Join the Norfolk Wildlife Trust at Holkham Park during deer rutting season from 10am to 12pm. Learn the differences between the deer’s antlers, see the red and fallow strutting stags and make a piece of wild artwork. Meet in the courtyard outside the ticket office.

Watch members £4, non-members £6 (1 free accompanying adult, £2.50 car park fee).

Booking essential, call 01603 625540 www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on

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25TH AND 26TH OCTOBER THE REAL HALLOWEEN WITH THE FAIRYLAND TRUST The Norfolk based charity will be flying into Holt Hall, celebrating all that is magical about ‘The Real Halloween’ and late autumn. Workshops will include witch and wizard training where children learn about British birds and herbs as well as how to mount and dismount their broomsticks. Other activities include lantern making, conker championships and sugar beet shot-put! Booking in advance recommended. £10 adults, £8.50 children, under 3s free. www.fairylandtrust.org 26TH - 31ST OCTOBER HALLOWEEN HORRORS AT HOLKHAM HALL Enjoy ghostly games, gory fun and frights including the yarnsmith’s spellbinding mystical tales in the Bygones Museum, pumpkin carving, craft activities and phantom football in the walled gardens.

Fancy dress parade daily at noon. The Hall will be open on Sunday, Monday and Thursday. All other areas open daily. For more information and admission prices visit www.holkham.co.uk/html/ halloween_2014.html 30TH OCTOBER CRAFTY CREATIONS AT NWT ROYDON COMMON Look out for wildlife as you collect natural materials, then use these with clay to create masterpieces on the trees. 10.30am to 12pm, £3.50 per child, accompanying adults free.

Booking essential, call 01603 625540. www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on 31ST OCTOBER KESTREL CLUB NIGHT WALK AT SCULTHORPE MOOR COMMUNITY NATURE RESERVE Come for a walk in the dark to find out what other creatures are out when the sun goes down. From 5pm, suitable for children under 12. £3.50 per child (must be accompanied by an adult).

Please book on 01328 856788 or sculthorpe@hawkandowl.org hawkandowl.org/sculthorpe/events-at-sculthorpe/

FESTIVE FUN

Santa’s Magical Journey into Christmas at Thursford creates an enchanting world where elves, penguins, snowmen, teddy bears and all Santa’s other little helpers are hard at work - getting everything ready for Christmas Eve. The latest technology is combined with a touch of tradition to create a fun experience for all the family.

22nd, 23rd, 29th & 30th November. 6th, 7th & 13th - 23rd December. Book on 01328 878477 or at www.thursford.com/santas-magical-journey.aspx

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Our round up of just some of the events coming up in North Norfolk this autumn.

BALLET, OPERA AND THEATRE LIVE BY SATELLITE

Perfomances from The Metropolitan Opera at The Granary Theatre include Verdi’s Macbeth (an encore recording) on 22nd October at 7pm.

The Granary Theatre, Wells-next-the-sea has a packed season with live screenings from The Metropolitan Opera, Bolshoi Ballet (including The Nutcracker on 21st December at 3pm) and National Theatre (look out for the Encore recording of Frankenstein on 6th November at 7pm). Visit www.wells-cinema.com for the full programme and tickets. These can also be purchased from the Tourist Information Centre or 01328 710885. Met Opera tickets £15, all other live tickets £10. Some shows are sold out so booking advisable.

Thornham Village Hall will be screening two productions live from the Royal Opera House: Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore on 26th November and Christopher Wheeldon’s ballet Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland on 16th December, both at 7.15pm. Adults £15, children £10. Book on 07787 255597 www.thornhamvillagehall.co.uk

Walk the walk!

TITCHWELL’S FABULOUS WILDLIFE WALKS Mondays 9.30am, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 1pm.

Get to know RSPB Titchwell Marsh and its range of birds and wildlife with the friendly and knowledgeable walk leaders. Walks generally last two to three hours, are tailored according to the season and suitable for all. Adult £6, child £4. £1 discount for RSPB members.

Booking essential, payment in advance 01485 210779.

WARDEN’S WEDNESDAY WANDERS 15th October 8.30-10.30 am, 12th November 9-11am, 17th December 9-11am Join wardens Nigel or Neil at Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve, to walk round the reserve and learn more about its history and inhabitants. The walk will go off the boardwalk, so wear stout, waterproof footwear. £5, please book on 01328 856788.

NORFOLK FAMILY WALK FOR BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH & SUPPORT 19th October 10am to 4pm The eighth annual Family Walk at Holkham Hall, organised by Astro Brain Tumour Fund, has walks of one, three, six or ten miles. The one mile walk for children will have games along the way. For registration and sponsorship forms visit www.astrofund.org.uk. Once the £5 registration fee has been paid (children free), walkers are free to support the brain tumour or cancer charity of their choice.

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Festive dates for the diary: CREAKE ABBEY CHRISTMAS GIFT FAIR 8th November Get ahead for Christmas with 30 plus stalls offering local gifts, from Norfolk baskets and handmade soaps to fine jewellery and textiles, some of the farmers’ market regulars and specialist plant nurseries taking orders for Christmas wreaths and planters. 10am to 3pm. Free entry and free parking. www.creakeabbey.co.uk HOLT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON 19th November Stroll around Georgian Holt, transformed into a winter wonderland, munch on delicious local produce, pet Santa’s real live reindeers, enjoy street theatre and the firework finale. From 5.30pm. www.holtchristmaslights.org BURNHAM MARKET CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON 22nd November Listen to carol singing by the Burnham’s Benefice Church Choir and the Burnham Market Primary School Choir, Nelson’s Shantymen and Hunstanton Concert Band as you wander round the 40 art, craft and gift stalls on the greens and enjoy treats from the hot food stalls.

Parking on the playing field. Festivities from noon. Lights switched on as the finale at 6pm. www.burnhammarket.co.uk

Made in Norfolk

NORTH NORFOLK ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR 15th November 10am to 4pm, 16th November 11am to 4pm 22 of Norfolk’s finest arts and crafts people will be showcasing their works at this year’s fair at Swanton Novers Village Hall, from tableware, stone carving and willow baskets, to silver jewellery and artists’ books. Artists will include Madeline Spencer, Holkham Forge and Ashlee Symington. www.northnorfolkartsandcrafts.org

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WEDDINGS SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

North Norfolk Weddings W

elcome to North Norfolk Living Magazine’s wedding supplement, packed with ideas and top tips for your big day from some of our local experts. Whether you’re looking for a venue, need help with planning or your wedding breakfast, we’ve got it covered.

Local couple Bec and Lee Newstead share their big day, plus their professional advice on your pre-wedding beauty regime and choosing your wine.

And if you’re stumped on what to wear our resident fashion expert, Katy Coe, reveals how to be the best dressed guest.

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SeaHaze Photography 07919 208161 www.seahazep hotography.co. uk

Rebecca Lind on 07967 822131 www.rebeccal indon.com

Location, location North Norfolk is the place to get married and has some fantastic venues.

Titchwell Manor, a 27 bedroom boutique hotel overlooking the marshes, nature reserve and out to sea, is licensed to hold civil ceremonies either in the lounge area with sea views and a log fire in the winter, or in the Conservatory Restaurant, overlooking the beautiful walled garden. With award winning head chef Eric Snaith, it’s also a great venue for your wedding breakfast.

Grade II* listed Godwick Great Barn, set amid the deserted medieval village of Godwick, near Fakenham, has recently been shortlisted in a national wedding awards for Best Venue, alongside venues including Hampton Court Palace.

It’s the only Norfolk wedding venue to make it through to the shortlist of ten chosen by Perfect Wedding magazine in their fourth Perfect Wedding Awards.

“We have an amazing venue in such an historical location,” says James Garner, owner and managing director of Godwick Great Barn. To vote, visit www.godwickhall.co.uk and click on the Perfect Wedding Awards logo.

Simon Whatling and Sarah Pegden, the wedding planning team over at Cley Windmill have some top venue tips for couples: • Book appointments to look round venues. Once you’ve found your pefect venue make sure you hold your date and book your registrar if needed ASAP. • You many need to book a year ahead. We’re now taking bookings for 2016 for special dates.

• Ask venues for their recommendations. We have a tried and tested team of professionals from florists and photographers to table dressing and make-up.

• Venues can often help with wedding planning and have lots of experience! We can help couples choose their menus and drinks for example and are there to hold your hand and guide you through planning your special day.

Photo: Chris Taylor Photo 01263 821589 / 07941 009745 www.christaylorphoto.co.uk Cley Windmill 01263 740209 www.cleywindmill.co.uk Godwick Great Barn 01328 701948 www.godwickhall.co.uk Titchwell Manor 01485 210221 www.titchwellmanor.com NORTH NORFOLK LIVING AUTUMN 2014

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ADVERTORIAL

A VERY SPECIAL VENUE When you’re planning your big day, finding the perfect venue is one of the most important tasks. You want some where special, a truly memorable setting for your wedding day. Cue Cley Windmill, on the heart of the North Norfolk Coast in the picturesque village of Cley-next-the-Sea.

‘We host about 100 weddings each year, always different, always unique, so it can be a challenge to find a free day’, says Sarah

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ating from the 1700s the mill is packed with history and overlooks the spectacular NWT Cley Marshes and beyond to the sea with grazing marshes, reed beds and vast numbers of birds. The mill’s balcony (more of that later) offers panoramic views – it all sounds pretty unique, and that’s before you get inside the mill proper.

An ideal venue for a small, romantic wedding, the mill has a full wedding licence so is available for ceremonies or the whole day. You can even incorporate a house party of family and friends, exclusively hiring the windmill which has bed and breakfast accommodation for up to 20 people. With chefs Emma Wedderburn and Jimmy Cubitt on site, they offer set wedding menus, from an informal buffet to a four course fine dining supper using delicious local seasonal produce.

Seating up to 20 guests plus the bride, groom and two registrars, wedding and civil ceremonies are held in The Granary, a circular room with traditional fireplace and beams, and views across the marshes.

“It’s a very relaxed atmosphere, with the bride and groom surrounded by close family and friends,” says Assistant Manager, Sarah Pegden, who is part of the wedding planning team. “We’ve had 22 people or just two people where Simon Whatling (our Manager) and I have witnessed the ceremony.

“We’ve never had the same wedding twice. We host about 100 weddings each year and everyone has their own interpretation of their day – we recently had a 1920s themed wedding. We try our best to help out as much

as we can, sitting down with the couple and sharing our tips on what they need to consider.”

The accommodation is beautifully done with real attention to detail including an antique hook in rooms for the bride to hang her wedding dress. Several of the rooms are round, and the Stone Room offers access to the famous balcony with stunning views and is very popular with brides and grooms, Sarah says. At the very top of the mill is the Wheel Room, accessed by a step ladder, with a shower room above. The wheel is still in place – it’s certainly a honeymoon suite with a difference. The accommodation is very flexible with ground floor, family rooms, and the Dove Cote which is self-catering.

When it comes to the all-important photographs, the garden is a truly lovely spot, surrounded by marsh and reeds with outdoor seating. There are lights in the trees at the night and the summerhouse can double up as a bar area. But arguably the best spot is the mill’s balcony where groups of up to eight people can be photographed at any one time. You can’t get a much more unique shot of your big day than the bride and groom with the mill and sails! And as for the views, well like your day, they’re just perfect!

• Photographs all by Chris Taylor Photo www.christaylorphoto.co.uk 01263 821589 / 07941009745

• www.cleywindmill.co.uk 01263 740209

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Planning our big day!

As a wine shop manager and beauty therapist, that side of our wedding was sorted, say local newly-weds Lee and Bec Newstead. But we needed help with the rest! car from Lee and Bec in their wedding e-Sea Wedding Wheels-next-th

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rom the start we knew we wanted to get married at Holkham. We decided on the Church of St. Withburga with the reception at The Temple (where Bec’s great grandfather was born!)

We booked the venue two years in advance - our top tip. Once you’ve done that, you can forget about the rest until nearer the time. A year later, we booked the marquee.

Our caterers from The Main Event were recommended to us and ran it flawlessly. We had a cheese cake from Mrs Temple and an ice cream cart for pudding - the tasting to choose flavours was a highlight!

Bec’s dress was from a local wedding dress shop with a bespoke headdress by Melissa Morgan Designs.

Our wedding day was truly magical simply the best day of our lives.

Bec’s Bridal Beauty Countdown Three months to go…

• Perfected my skincare routine by cleansing, toning and moisturising morning and evening. As a weekly boost I exfoliated and did a mask.

• Every three weeks I gave myself a facial (the Elemis Visible Brilliance facial is perfect for that flawless complexion) • Daily body brushing helped exfoliate my skin (this can also shift a pound of toxins a day!)

• Moisturised my body daily and drank

plenty of water.

• Having decided to do my own wedding makeup, I started trying various looks.

One month…

• Maintained my skincare routine and facials.

• I keep my nails quite short for work but wanted them a bit longer so had a couple of CND Shellac manicures which allowed them to grow and I could try out colours.

One week…

• Thinking ahead to our honeymoon –

tinted my eyelashes and sorted waxing.

Had a pedicure.

• Two days to go - my last facial.

• Time to relax with a massage.

The day before…

• Had another CND Shellac manicure – this polish is perfect for a smudge and chip free finish. It dries instantly so I could help with last minute preparations without having to worry about ruining my nails!

The big day…

• Gave myself plenty

of time to get ready. I ended up doing some of my bridesmaids’ makeup too.

• At least 30 minutes before doing my own makeup I cleansed, toned and moisturised.

Applied body lotion and perfume before getting dressed.

The Retreat, Old Hunstanton.

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• Pictures by Craig Jacob Photography 07584 260946

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A winning combination!

Being in the wine industry meant the pressure was on to provide quality wines which suited all our guests, says Lee.

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nce our menu was agreed we invited some of our wedding party round for a ‘blind’ tasting of two types of bubbly, rosé, white and red wines. We kept it simple and went for popular grapes and fruit driven styles from renowned regions.

At weddings we’ve attended together over the last few years our favourite part has always been the champagne reception.

So we decided to incorporate our starter into this by having extended canapés. The winning bubbly was the Adnams Selection Prosecco. Belvoir Elderflower Pressé was available for non-drinkers.

We catered for all palettes at the sit-down meal with a bottle of red, white and rosé on each table. The red was Argentinian Gouguenheim Cabernet Sauvignon, the white, Forrest Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand with its guava and gooseberries.

The rosé was French Rosé d’Anjou brimming with fresh red fruits.

Finally bubbles for the speeches, something we had decided early on in the wedding planning. We chose magnums of the Il Colle Prosecco. We went to each table - I opened the bottles and my new wife thanked each guest for sharing our special day with us.

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Making your dream dress come true!

Brides often imagine their perfect dress which they simply can’t find and can end up with a compromise, says local couturier, Henrietta Faire. Having your dress made doesn’t have to cost the earth, is often less expensive and far more fun. Your dress will be a true original you’ve helped to design and make happen.

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aving Miranda and Sophia’s wedding dresses designed and made by Henrietta was enjoyable from beginning to end for the bride and the mother of the bride,” says Camilla Warner. “The results were wonderful, in both cases being perfect for the size, shape and character of the bride.”

A good designer and pattern-cutter can help enhance your figure with the clever use of seaming, draping and positioning of lace, embellished or pleated panels to streamline a figure or enhance or diminish certain attributes where required.

Many people are unaware of the glorious panoply of unusual silks, embroidered chiffons, exquisite lace and hand-painted organzas available, not to mention the array of pleats (finest Fortuny, chevron, pine tree, sunray) that can be incorporated to dramatic effect.

build up a picture of the final result she is hoping for. I take full measurements but stress that there is no obligation at this stage.

2. Once commissioned, I make up a neck-to-hip toile for the first fitting, information from which allows me to cut the pattern for the design that is evolving from our discussions far more accurately. Necklines, sleeve shapes, seaming, train etcetera are discussed and various silks are draped full length to demonstrate the behaviour of each when straight grain or bias cut.

The silk is chosen and ordered.

3. The main fitting where the bride sees her dress taking shape full length in the chosen silk/ lace and neckline, back detailing, sleeve and train lengths are finely tuned.

4. The dress is ready for collection but the bride can request a final adjustment if necessary.

Each designer/dressmaker has their own procedure. Mine is as follows:

• Henrietta Faire Couture Originals www.henriettafaire.com 07758 633469

1. Initial meeting to which I encourage the bride to bring a rough sketch, cuttings from magazines and other inspirations that help

Charlotte Pellew at her final fitting

Frank Usher designer vintage dress. Styled

by Katy Coe at Vintage Deli www.vintagedeli. co.uk.

Photographer Stephen Rainer www. lifeinimages. co.uk 01502 588173

Fittings in Norfolk and London

Guest appearance Picking a wedding outfit can be pretty stressful and there seem to be conflicting views on what is acceptable and what’s not, says Katy Coe. If there are no clues on the invitation then apply a few simple rules when buying your ensemble to make sure you stand out for all the right reasons.

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o, you want to look NEARLY as good as the bride but it’s never a good idea to wear anything that could conceivably be mistaken for a wedding dress. But, just like the tradition against wearing black on the big day, we think this rule can be broken if you go about it the right way.

If you’re going to an evening reception and have the perfect little black cocktail dress then you can always brighten it up with vibrant accessories and a jacket. This gorgeous orange patent leather clutch from The Tannery in Holt is a great colour (£99). Match it up with some heels and a fascinator and you’ll be fit for the dance floor. The same goes for a white dress but avoid maxi lengths and anything too floaty.

Another no no is over exposure. It’s not the occasion to be revealing your best assets as it may attract the wrong attention on the day. Choose the higher necklines and avoid anything too short. This beautiful Louche Julita paisley dress from Nomad & the bowerbird (£65) is a great example with a lovely scooped neckline. It’s also very versatile as you can dress it up with an underskirt and heels for a wedding or just on its own for something less formal. Hats and fascinators can also make an outfit wedding worthy but don’t go too large as it’ll just irritate those sitting behind you. Avoid tiaras at all costs!

• Nomad & the bowerbird, Holkham 01328 713093 www.nomadandthebowerbird.co.uk The Tannery, Holt 01263 713642 www.thetannery.co.uk Tweet Katy @vintagedeli

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• Elemis Spa Therapy • Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup • CND Shellac Power Polish • Elemis Gift sets and products available to purchase • Gift Vouchers available • Situated within The Old School House Hair Company Tel: 01485 535376 80 Old Hunstanton Road, Old Hunstanton, PE36 6HX www.retreat-spa.co.uk email: hello@retreat-spa.co.uk

pic credit: Darena Stoda

Paul Macro Camrovision Photography 60 Blue Boar Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8RT tel: 01603 464243 mob: 07727 644092 www.camrovision-photography.co.uk camrovisionphotography@virginmedia.com

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ON YOUR WEDDING DAY WOULDN’T IT BE GREAT TO HAVE SOMEWHERE SPECIAL FOR THE KIDS TO GO? A magical tent awaits, all lit up with twinkling fairy lights, beautiful bunting and dressed with soft furnishings. Perfect for a wedding venue, garden party, sleepover birthday parties, extra accommodation for your guests or even for a camping holiday.

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No need to do a thing, just turn up, relax and enjoy.

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The perfect venue for your special day

At Titchwell Manor Hotel we love a wedding.

We’re fully licensed to hold Wedding Receptions and Civil Ceremonies Whether it’s a small, intimate gathering, or a larger party we know just what it takes to place you at the heart of an unforgettable day.

Titchwell Manor Hotel Titchwell, Nr Brancaster, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE31 8BB

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Getting hitched without any hitches Top tips and ideas from some of our local experts for your big day SeaHaze Photography Make your wedding really Picture Perfect! unique by commissioning Cat Robson from SeaHaze Photography on capturing your big day on camera

• Book your photographer as soon as you can.

• Think about getting ready in the lightest room possible and allow time for some relaxed photographs of you putting your dress on and ones of you ready with your bridesmaids.

• Why not separate out your couple shots?

- 15 minutes after the ceremony and then 15 minutes in glorious evening light we are so lucky to get in Norfolk • Try to keep your group shots to a maximum of eight as this can take up to 30 minutes. Ask your photographer to take relaxed, candid shots of your guests enjoying the day • I love the detail photographs, they really tell a story of your day - your dress, jewellery, flowers and table decorations • I offer a complimentary engagement shoot as part Rebecca Lindon of my wedding packages. It’s boudoir photography a great way to meet up, chat about your special day and get to know each other www.seahazephotography. co.uk 07919 208161

Rebecca Lindon photographs romantic boudoir sessions for bridesto-be who want to present their groom with a gift on their wedding day. ‘Around half my boudoir clients are brides,’ she says. ‘A small album of boudoir images is a wonderful gift for a groom or as an anniversary present for a partner. The rest of my clients are women who just want to celebrate their bodies with a record of beautiful pictures. I love shooting outdoors (especially on Holkham beach with that incredible light) but I also like to work with a simple backdrop that emphasises a woman’s beauty. I don’t shoot photographs that are heavily posed or overtly sexy, I believe women are most attractive when relaxed and confident with their bodies.’ www.rebeccalindon.com 07967 822131

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Crislu is a stunning collection of jewellery which uses the finest Cubic Zirconias set into silver plated with platinum. Earrings: square halo pave set studs £169, square halo pave set necklace on 16” silver chain £169, square halo pave set ring £169 From Urban Armour, Burnham Market, 01328 738 880 www.urbanarmour.co.uk

a design for your wedding stationery which will carry through from ‘save the date’ cards, invitations and orders of service to place cards at the wedding breakfast and thank you notes for the presents.

This motif by artmonger design for an Anglo-Indian couple includes an Indian elephant and a Scottish thistle in turquoise, the colour theme of the wedding. www.theartmonger.co.uk 01328 730 370

Keith McDowell of North Norfolk based Manor Cottage Catering shares his top tips for your wedding breakfast.

• Once you have chosen your caterer consider your theme and budget. Make sure your menu suits both.

• As well as traditional wedding breakfasts, we are being asked to do barbecues, afternoon tea parties, hog roasts and buffets which may be more fitting and tend to work out cheaper.

• If you prefer the more traditional, three course wedding breakfast, choose something that isn’t too unconventional.

You need to feed everyone’s tastes.

• Sharing platters on the table are becoming more popular and allow your guests a variety of options.

• Local and seasonal produce will ensure good quality.

• Use your chef’s experience. You may be set on a dish that, although not impossible, may not be viable. A good chef will be able to offer alternatives which they know works, will still impress, but not cost the earth. www.manorcottagecatering.co.uk 07557977185

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The sleep diet Could your food choices be affecting how much sleep you’re getting, asks Bo Tyler?

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Sleep is nourishing for both the body and mind and affects appetite control, weight, immune strength, memory, cognitive performance, mood, how we make decisions, how we relate to other people and our overall quality of life.

The circadian rhythm is an inbuilt biological 24 hour clock, hard-wired into our DNA that regulates sleep and wakefulness, influenced by external cues such as light and dark. This cycle can be thought of as the ebb and flow of different metabolic and biological processes crucial to human longevity.

The pace and demands of modern day life has led to rising stress levels and our food choices influence how well we deal with stress.

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Mutually assured quality of life!

Local dog behaviourist and trainer Dave Brice highlights the importance of quality of life for you and your dog.

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uality of life means a lot in the busy, stressful and occasionally chaotic life that most of us lead. Many dogs I go to see are also suffering from a lower quality of life than you would suppose; they are stressed, confused and sometimes fearful of the environment they have to live in. That isn’t to say that their owners are bad people, they just need a bit of help understanding what their dog really needs and how to deliver this in a simple, calm, kind effective manner. That’s why there are dog trainers and behaviourists in the world, to improve the quality of everyone’s lives, both owner and dog; the two go together. If the dog is relaxed and happy and understands the boundaries in his or her home and on walks, then, by simple association the owner will be a lot happier as well. There is nothing worse than going out for a lovely walk with your best friend and spending the whole time being dragged along or hollering your head off, trying to get that ‘best friend’ to come back!

So what is a good dog trainer? What makes them capable of changing the quality of people’s lives?

Trainers must like people, not just the dogs!

Trainers need the experience to be able to understand how relationships work between people and their dogs and how they can use learning styles, motivation and reinforcement of both owner and dog, all without resorting to coercion and punishment.

It goes without saying that trainers need to have an in-depth knowledge of dogs; how they learn, what they find rewarding, how breed affects their behaviour and how their current lifestyle may affect all of these things.

They need to be able to communicate on many levels, and adapt to different situations when the training plan isn’t working and they need to find an alternative. This can only be achieved through years of hands on experience, hard work and study, so ask for

their qualifications.

You expect to pay for a plumber or an electrician and you look to see that they are qualified. It’s no different for dog trainers and behaviourists, if in doubt, ask your vet to recommend one.

Professionals may cost more but in the long run you will be saving money, as they will be able to work through your issues and find solutions far more easily and, more importantly, without the risk of making the situation worse.

Of course, you will have to do most of the hard work but with the proper guidance this is actually good fun and highly reinforcing – for you too!

• If you would like more information on good quality, non-coercive dog training and problem behaviour solving contact Dave Brice on info@db-dogbehaviour.co.uk or look at his website at www.db-dogbehaviour.co.uk

Dogs and Epilepsy by Gill Garrick Just like humans, dogs can suffer from frequent seizures - and just why these happen isn’t always clear. One owner told me her Labrador would ‘fit’ whenever he walked past the TV (she couldn’t recall which programme was being broadcast). Some owners believe a full moon is to blame.

Generally speaking, a brain tumour, or a reaction to a vaccine or certain chemicals, is the root of the problem. Genes have a role to play too.

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions among our furry friends with up to one in 20 dogs affected, to varying degrees. It usually develops before a dog’s 5th birthday and is common in breeds such as Beagles and Springer Spaniels; although dogs of any age, breed or crossbreed can be epileptic.

The good news is, with the right veterinary care, a good (low-fat) diet and complementary treatments like homeopathy, most epileptic dogs can live a relatively normal life.

Bracken, 7, developed epilepsy when 15 months old. Owner Pam says: ‘We’ll probably never know what caused the epilepsy - perhaps a bad reaction to a first booster; or a knock on the head as puppy. I won’t pretend it’s easy, but we try to follow the best piece of advice we were given by our vet: treat Bracken as a normal dog, who doesn’t sit around worrying, so why should we?

Bracken still loves playing and going on walks, and enjoys hydrotherapy sessions. Epilepsy does not stand in the way.’

• Gill’s book My dog has epilepsy, but lives life to the full will be out in early October and is available via Amazon. www.glcarrick-writer.co.uk

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Nature notes

Feeding time

As autumn approaches winter, it is very important to make sure that bird feeders are well stocked. Birds arriving for the winter such as thrushes, siskins and redpolls often rely on garden bird food to survive the season, leaving their breeding areas and moving into gardens in search of food. Along with the resident birds they really appreciate the helping hand, as well as some unfrozen water to drink and to keep their feathers in shape so they can zip up at night and keep warm.

Return of the sirens of the sky Pinkfoot geese at Creake Abbey ©Andy Allard

The nights drawing in and autumn leaves herald the arrival of some very interesting avian visitors, says Oli Reville from The One Stop Nature Shop.

On the move

Autumn migration can be a drawn out process for birds, beginning as early as July and ending as late as November. Waders kick it off before the swifts, house martins and swallows head south to Africa, joined by the many summering warblers and terns we have in North Norfolk.

Check hedgerows for the likes of bullfinches and fieldfare stocking up on berries before flying back to Scandinavia.

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From late September we start to see the arrival of wintering ducks and Norfolk is also one of the best places in the country for rare migrants turning up. Look out and listen for the tiny yellowbrowed warbler from Russia with its distinctive yellow eyebrow.

Blackbird with berries ©Oli Reville

The highlight of a North Norfolk autumn is the return of the many tens of thousands of pinkfooted geese to the coast. From Snettisham to Wells huge flocks of these geese can be seen (and heard!) moving between the marshes and fields at dawn and dusk.

Along with the increasing number of brent geese they provide a unique spectacle which is enjoyed along the Norfolk coast from around November to February. After leaving their breeding grounds inside the Arctic Circle they head to Britain for the winter.

Norfolk is lucky enough to have a huge population of them, the best sites being Snettisham and Holkham.

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Following the success of Susan`s first two day Antiques Fair in May, feedback from visitors was overwhelmingly positive. Highlights included a Liberty Cymric silver enamel cigarette case by ARCHIBALD KNOX, 1904.

Snapped up very quickly was a beautiful 1930s rose cut diamond and pearl platinum bracelet.

Specialist dealers at the next Fair on Saturday And Sunday October 25 and 26 will include Cheryl Brown, who antiques enthusiasts will recognise from ‘ Dickinson’s Real Deal.’ Cheryl will have a fabulous display of Art Deco pieces. Specialising in early Moorcroft will be `Old China Antiques `, one highlight will be a fine William Moorcroft Moonlit Blue vase. ‘Grendon Militaria’ will be there with a diverse selection of military collectables to include medals, swords and antique arms. ‘Hurstlyn Antiques’ with a fine selection of 19th century Worcester, Coalport and Minton. ‘Mill Antiques’ with silver and ‘David Roberts’ with his fantastic display of quirky Victorian gentlemans’ collectables including novelty inkwells, snuff boxes and more…

Susan is keen to stress that the fair will provide buyers at every level of collecting with the opportunity to buy items to suit every pocket with prices ranging from a few pounds to several thousands.

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The Fair opens at 10.30am and closes at 4pm both days. Admission is £3.

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• www.norfolkfairs.com 07596 436260 .

Susan also organises the Antiques Fair at Dunston Hall Norwich, NR14 8PQ – next Fair at this venue is Sunday October 12

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Brussels sprouts or strawberries and cream?

Plants do not like being eaten and being munched by slugs or deer does them no good at all. Anne and Simon Harrap of Natural Surroundings explain how plants defend themselves and how they ensure their seeds are spread far and wide.

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eing eaten is a fact of life in the plant world, so they have evolved a wide range of strategies to avoid it. Spines, barbs and thorns are all used, as are sticky hairs, stings and a thick, unpalatable Simon Harrap waxy skin.

The most sophisticated defence is chemical - fill your tissues with foul-tasting chemicals and you may be left alone. Children do not want to eat their ‘greens’ for a good reason: Brussels sprouts taste foul despite the efforts of generations of plant breeders.

Having said this, there is an exception, a part of the plant that has evolved to be eaten, and for a good reason. Plants use a variety of animals to disperse their seeds, from ants to elephants. It is hard to get ‘owt for nowt’, however, and plants have to bribe animals to do the job, most commonly by providing a nutritious, sugar-rich package for their seeds the fruit. So, whether you are enjoying a crisp apple or a bowl of strawberries and cream, just remember that when you eat fruit you are being used!

Fruit is there to be eaten, but by whom? In our garden we have to go to considerable lengths to keep the wildlife off our strawberries and currants, but birds are welcome visitors to our crab apple and wild cherry and these are just some of the lovely native trees and shrubs that work well in the garden.

Apples and cherries, together with plums, sloes, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, Alder buckthorn are in the rose family (the

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Rosaceae), probably the most important family for human fruit crops as well as food for the birds (hips and haws are the fruits of roses and hawthorns respectively).

There are plenty of other options. Our favourites here at Natural Surroundings include guelder rose (Viburnum opulus), which is not a rose but a member of the honeysuckle family. It has sprays of showy white flowers, which are followed by brilliant red berries, and the leaves turn a lovely coppery-red in the autumn. Another is alder buckthorn (Frangula alnus). Although its flowers are small and inconspicuous, they are really attractive to bees and other pollinators, and in the autumn it has loose clusters of shiny red berries. As a bonus, it is one of the food plants for the caterpillars of the brimstone butterfly, so plant an alder buckthorn and you are really ‘giving nature a home’.

If you are looking to buy native trees and shrubs, visit our ‘Plant Shop’ at The Wild Flower Centre at Natural Surroundings, where Anne grows them in wildlife-friendly, peat-free compost.

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Local guided walks include Tree-mendous trees at Sheringham Park on 19th October from 10.30am to 12.30pm, to see some of the Park’s champion trees including the largest Scots pine in England (free event, booking essential, 0844 2491895).

Or you can Walk a Norfolk mountain on 15th October from 9.30am. Join one of the Trust’s ranger team for a circular walk including hills and slopes totalling 1,200 foot of incline – the equivalent of having climbed a mountain.

The walk will leave from Felbrigg Hall and include a stop at Sheringham Park, covering approximately 13 miles and take around six hours. (£8 including lunch, booking essential, 01263 837444). www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greatbritishwalk

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On the road!

Our motoring correspondent Brian Vertigen puts the new Citroen C1 Flair PureTech 82 manual 5-door through its paces.

Price: £10,935 (test car £12,720 with metallic paint £495, automatic plus pack £570, leather upholstery £650, space saver spare wheel £70) Top speed: 106mph. 0-60mph, 11 secs Warranty: three years/60,000 miles Engine: 3 cylinder 1199cc, 82hp five speed manual, petrol.

CO2 emissions: 99gkm (Band A road fund licence £0 first year) Economy: combined 65.7 mpg (factory figure) Insurance group: 11E Length: 3465mm, width 1884mm

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he previous version of the Citroen C1 (and its sister vehicles the Peugeot 108 and the Toyota Aygo) sold well when launched in 2005.

The competition is now much stiffer for this class of car and the Citroen trio have been completely revamped.

The styling is entirely new, and as they all come off the same production line at Toyota’s Czech plant, they are very similar, sharing the same engines, transmission and interiors.

Although the new version has almost identical dimensions, Citroen has done a good job in making it look fun and fresh, and quite different from its rivals.

The split headlight and vertical LED lights in the front bumper are only found on the Citroen.

At the rear the square 3D like tail lights and blacked out glass tailgate are unique to Citroen.

But the rest is shared with the Aygo and 108.

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are a little cramped and the boot space quite small, but the new 1.2 three cylinder 82 hp engine that was in my test car performs well, and still manages to get under the 100g/km barrier for CO2 emissions.

The rear axle has been redesigned, there are new shock absorbers and anti-roll bars, and so you get quite a supple ride, but a bit bouncy on Norfolk’s roads! The car is more refined but the engines are still a little noisy. There is a choice of three or five door versions.

Which? Magazine recently announced that the C1 took top spot for reliability in the Supermini class outshining the Peugeot and Toyota versions. Members reported that the C1 cost its owners just 50p a year for repairs. The Peugeot and Toyota versions cost £9 and £15 respectively.

It is not easy to compare prices with the three models because they have different trim levels and extras. The C1 ranges from £8,245 for the 68bhp engine to £11,095 for the 82hp version, the Toyota from £8,595 to £12,395.

With the Toyota badge on the front, it will probably have a higher second hand value.

Even more confusing is the warranty. Toyota offers five years/100,000 miles, Citroen and Peugeot offer only three years/60,000 miles.

If you want an affordable, cheap to run car that can take four adults for short rides, but is used mainly for two adults without much luggage in the 196 litre boot, this is a car worth considering. You can always fold down the rear seats and create 780 litres of space.

Motoring news The paper car tax disc, introduced in 1921, has been replaced from 1 October by electronic records. Using an online data base the police will know from a car’s number plate if it is taxed or not.

Motorists will still receive a notice to pay online, by phone or in the post office when their tax is due for renewal.

You can no longer sell the unused tax with a car, so buyers must renew their disc straightaway or risk a fine of up to £1,000. If the seller notifies the DVLA of the sale they will get an automatic refund for any full calendar months left on the vehicle tax.

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At this time of year I still find myself putting together picnics, says our resident chef and cookery school proprietor, Na Hansell, either for outdoors with warming bites to enjoy on the beach or indoor ones to eat after returning, windswept, from the coast.

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Serve with a mug of warming tomato and red lentil soup, with chilli dip or sauce, as a bonfire night nibble or canapé.

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• To cook from frozen, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with crushed peanuts or toasted sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated oven at 200C or an AGA roasting oven, for 30 to 40 minutes or until cooked through and browned on top. Cooked sausage rolls can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for several days.

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Food News Ripe for the picking!

There’s nothing quite like gathering your own fruit and this autumn at Drove Orchards in Thornham, you can do just that.

They are open for Pick Your Own apples and pears daily (weather permitting) in season. Around 160 different types of apples are grown at Drove including 120 heritage varieties in their East Anglian Heritage Orchards, such as Norfolk Royal Russets which originated in Burnham Overy Staithe and Robert Blatchfords from nearby Hunstanton.

Not all are for picking or for sale and availability can change quickly. Drove’s apples and pears are also sold in their farm shop where you can try before you buy!

• Drove Orchards, Thornham 01485 525652 www.droveorchards.com

Fresh menus and new chef at Wiveton Bell The Wiveton Bell recently welcomed Head Chef Dean Horgan to the team and is pleased to present a fresh series of menus. This includes their ever popular autumn/winter season Wine and Dine Menu (see the website below for full details).

Sourcing locally has always been at the heart of the Bell’s philosophy and with the arrival of Dean this tradition continues with passion and flair. You will recognize many of the names on the suppliers list including Willie Weston crabs from Blakeney, mussels from Mark Randle in Morston, Paul Graves butcher from Briston, P and S game in Holt, Mrs Temples cheese’s from Binham, milk and cream from Pointens Dairy on the Stody Estate in Briston, Fish from Jaines, fresh from the Docks at Grimsby and last but not least smoked haddock and anything else that local fisherman Glen has caught in his own boat based on Cley Beach less than a mile from the pub.

• www.wivetonbell.co.uk

‘The Talk of Wells’ The Globe Inn in Wells is holding a series of fundraising dinners this autumn and winter in support of the RNLI Wells Shannon Lifeboat Appeal. Every Monday they’ll be serving a special two course menu with a glass of wine for £20, with £5 donated to the fund for every person eating.

And on ten of those Mondays until the end of March there will be a speaker, including David Hunter of Fakenham Racecourse (13th October), Dr Catherine Temple on building a cheese empire (3rd November), Stephen Tuck with tales of ‘The Bear Skin Cap’ A Military Adventure (17th November) and Sir John Scarlett, MI6 & Bletchley Park, The Secret Service and Code Breaking (1st December). Speakers in the New Year include Ed Parker, CEO of Walking with the Wounded.

Dinner and talks from 7-7.30pm, please book. www.theglobeatwells.co.uk 01328 710206 Dungeness Shannon class ©RNLI

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Smokin’!

Launched at this year’s North Norfolk Food & Drink Festival, the Creake Abbey Smokehouse is the latest venture for the Creake Abbey Café & Food Hall team. The Smokehouse overlooks the River Burn, one of Norfolk’s chalk rivers and ancient monastic water meadows.

Their ‘Norfolk Black’ ham and bacon is steeped for eight weeks in a unique marinade with a lot of Port wine in it, before smoking over oak for a rich and slightly sweet flavour. Ham can be cooked or uncooked and unsmoked ham and dry-cured bacon are also available. Try and buy at the Café and Food Hall or purchase by mail order.

• Creake Abbey Café & Food Hall, Creake Abbey 01328 730399 www.creakeabbeycafe.com

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A taste of Tuscany New to Burnham Market is The Tuscan Farm Shop, popping up in The Old Bank, bringing a taste of Tuscany to North Norfolk. Wanda Djebbar is selling wines and olive oils produced on her farm in Montalcino, Siena, along with goodies from her Tuscan friends and neighbours. The sheep’s milk cheeses served on her Tuscan platters are from a small farm neighbouring Wanda’s vineyard, the jars of preserves and pastas are made by her business partner’s cousin.

She describes the pop-up as “an Italian wine bar” and along with her wines and Tuscan platters is serving Italian coffee, as well as Tuscan soups, salads, homemade cakes and biscotti.

It’s also a homecoming for Wanda – her mother’s family were all born and raised in Norfolk and she used to live in Burnham Thorpe.

• The Tuscan Farm Shop will be popping up until Christmas (open daily).

Follow them on facebook at The Tuscan Farm Shop.

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Every Monday throughout this Autumn and Winter we’ll be serving a special two course menu with a glass of wine for £20 and donating £5 of it to the fund!

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FOOD & DRINK

The long way home Morston Hall’s head chef Richard Bainbridge tells Kevin Hurst about his love of family and food, the Great British Menu and calling North Norfolk home.

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earing his trademark flat cap and darkrimmed glasses, Norfolk born Richard has run the Morston kitchen for seven years. But in his early days he considered a rather different career path: “I really liked the idea of being a postman, doing work experience with Royal Mail in Norwich, but due to my dyslexia I had difficulties with postcodes.”

Richard’s grandmother inspired the Hellesdon boy to take catering seriously. Her influence helped him decide to join Norwich City College: “She would always be making chutneys, jam tarts and apple pies. At Christmas, she would put on the most amazing platters for us. She told me it would be hard work but with her being in the industry, it just got me going.”

A meeting with Morston Hall’s Galton Blackiston, at the Royal Norfolk Show, gave him his first taste of Morston Hall: “I had chopped part of my finger off at college and had to have it stitched back on. This was the first thing I told him in conversation, not the best starting line but he loves telling that story.”

After a summer job then a full-time position at Morston Hall, Richard travelled to kitchens in Dublin, Atlanta and The Waterside Inn, Bray. He also worked as a restaurant manager in New Zealand, before finally returning to Norfolk: “East Anglian boys always come home. I don’t think I really embraced Norfolk as much as I should have when I was here first time, you need to go away and see the world to understand life so you can appreciate home properly.”

Through his success Richard had to battle against many, including himself: “My dyslexia was discovered quite late because I covered it up. I was told I couldn’t do GCSE Food because of it and in some kitchens there were people who thought I couldn’t achieve. Every day I am out to prove something to myself and to those who didn’t believe in me.”

Richard’s drive to succeed was one of the reasons he returned to Morston Hall after a call from Galton: “He was a father figure to me in my early

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“East Anglian boys always come home. I don’t think I really embraced Norfolk as much as I should have when I was here first time, you need to go away and see the world to understand life so you can appreciate home properly.” years. When I was in America and September 11th happened, there were three people who called me: my Mum, my sister and Galton.

“He asked me to come back whilst I was in Dublin and there was something inside me that wanted to prove I could take that kitchen and the food to a different level.”

This passion is what the BBC’s Great British Menu saw in him, but though Richard competed three times in the competition and got a ten from judge Marcus Wareing, when he was asked this year he decided not to take part: “To get a ten from one of the harshest judges was amazing, and then to have him come here and eat my food at the restaurant was brilliant.

Coming back last year as the wild card was great too.

“They asked me again and I thought long and hard about it. My wife Katja supported me

through blood, sweat and tears the previous times. We wanted to get married and have children so I turned it down.”

The couple married last year and their daughter, Holly Hilda, was born this April: “Fatherhood is epic, my wife is superb too.

When I’m working she lets me sleep in, on my days off though I transform into father-mode, doing the night shift and changing nappies.

“My daughter has changed the way I look at the world. As long as she smiles at me when I get in and she is happy and healthy, that is the pinnacle. It really has changed my life.

“Morston’s in my heart, it’s embedded into my genes, I get a buzz every day from seeing where we are and where we could be. You never know what is round the corner, but Norfolk to me means home and happiness.”

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BOOKS

Autumn reading As the nights draw in why not stoke up the fire and settle down with a good read, says Amanda Loose

THE MUSIC BOOK Author and publisher Edward Glover £9.99 In February 1765 Arabella Whitfield runs away from her Norfolk home to avoid a marriage arranged by her father, a wealthy landowner, taking her precious music book with her.

Edward Glover Arabella ends up in the dark world of the London demi-monde. Here she meets Colonel Carl Manfred von Deppe, a former senior military officer sent to England by King Frederick the Great of Prussia to avenge the betrayal of one of his friends years earlier.

A dangerous chase ensues from Norfolk to London and across the Continent, a journey fraught with enemies and betrayal.

The author is a former senior British diplomat now living in North Norfolk, and this is his first novel. The Music Book was inspired by the purchase of two 18th century paintings, one of Frederick the Great, the other of a well-dressed middle aged man, and a passport issued to a Robert Whitfield in 1853 to travel to the continent.

The action packed novel is a racy, fast paced thriller full of intrigue, revenge, but also a romance.

Two sequels are planned so watch this space!

Available from The White House Bookshop, Burnham Market and Amazon www.edwardglover.co.uk

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NORFOLK GOES TO WAR The Dramatic Story of the County in the First World War Neil R. Storey Halsgrove, £19.99 Featuring 200 fascinating photographs, Norfolk Goes to War tells the story of life in our county during WW1, the build up to the war, invasion fears, the men who volunteered to fight, and the lives of those who kept the home fires burning. Direct attacks made by the Germans on Norfolk are also recounted – from the sea and the air, with Zeppelins regularly droning over the county. King’s Lynn, Yarmouth, Snettisham and East Dereham were among areas hit. A compelling, detailed read.

Available from local stockists or www.halsgrove.com

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