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Winter 2014

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ell, what an amazing autumn that turned out to be! I have literally only just put my heating on in the last week, and even then it’s only for a couple of hours a day. However, I know the weather is going to change now because my very favourite barometer is telling me so. That barometer is the amazing birdlife that starts to pour into North Norfolk once the weather changes in Scandinavia driving many birds over the North Sea to warmer climes. To me, our front cover for this issue is more Christmassy than any Christmas tree or wreath! These Fieldfares have flown in to feed happily on our abundant and vibrant hedgerows full of delicious berries. So if I can send out a plea to those responsible for maintaining our hedgerows – don’t give them too much of a haircut – think of the birds! Have a wonderful winter and see you in 2015! Lin Murray 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! International bestseller Lucinda Riley tells Amanda Loose about her new series of seven books inspired by North Norfolk skies. Katy Coe finds out what’s hot in fashion this winter! Our young book critics Hannah Whitney and Aurelia Scott review two new books for children. Amanda Loose discovers a glittering selection in the excellent galleries of North Norfolk Plan your winter entertainment and Days Out with our invaluable Events Section Choosing the perfect gift need never be a problem again with our 2014 Christmas Gift Guide for the whole family! A selection of Norfolk inspired books to help you choose your winter reading Health and Beauty – Low-carbs and winter skincare survival Top tips and news to help you through your culinary Christmas Don’t panic! Chef Na Hansell is at hand with her lifestyle cookery recipe. Companion animal behaviourist and trainer Dave Brice shows he can talk cats as well as dogs! Some great local ideas to help you walk off Christmas lunch! Plant experts Simon and Anne Harrap lend a helping hand to wildlife in your garden this winter Preparation, preparation preparation! Motoring expert Brian Vertigen helps us ‘winterise’ our vehicles. Fiona Hewitt from Hayes and Storr Solicitors describes some of the services they offer their elderly clients.

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NORTH CREAKE Tuesday 16th December, 7.30pm Belle (12A) Based on the true story of the mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral, raised by her great uncle in 18th century England. Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Matthew Goode, Emily Watson and Miranda Richardson. North Creake Village Hall. Tickets £5 from 07905 805388 or pa.lines@tiscali.co.uk

Stop press! Beachcomber in Staithe Street, Wells-next-theSea, is currently holding a huge refurbishment sale, a great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping! But never fear devotees of the country and casual clothing store, this is not the end of Beachcomber. Current owners Carolyn and Tim Stocker are handing over the reins to Trish and Chris Betts, and the shop will be closed for a short period in January for refurbishment. But it will re-open with Trish and Chris at the helm, run alongside their existing business, Christopher William Country at Creake Abbey, and packed with new season stock from all your Beachcomber favourites. • www.beachcomberwells.co.uk www.christopherwilliamcountry.co.uk

Charity calendars Norfolk photographer Paul Macro is offering North Norfolk Living readers the opportunity to purchase his Norfolk calendars and help raise funds for the RNLI Wells Shannon Lifeboat Appeal. Paul has produced four stunning calendars for 2015 featuring just some of his local images. There’s the North Norfolk Coast covering Hunstanton to Cromer (pictured), Wells and Holkham including the famous beach huts, Burnham Overy Staithe, and Norfolk, from the Broads to the coastline. Calendars cost £9.99 including UK postage and packing with £1 from every sale going to RNLI Wells Appeal. • Order quoting NNL on 07727 644092, email info@paulmacro.com or via facebook.com/NorfolkCalendars

SYDERSTONE VILLAGE CINEMA IN ASSOCIATION WITH CREATIVE ARTS EAST Saturday 13th December, 7.30pm Tammy (15) Fired from her job, Tammy (Melissa McCarthy) returns home to find her husband enjoying romance with the neighbour. Tammy sets off to find adventure with her ‘hell-raising’ grandma (Susan Sarandon). Amy Robsart Hall, Syderstone. Tickets £3.50 in advance from 01485 578588/ 578171 or cinema@syderstone.com

WALSINGHAM PICTURE PALACE Tuesday 9th December from 7pm The Lunchbox (PG) The tale of repercussions caused by a mistaken delivery in Mumbai’s famously efficient lunchbox delivery service. Enjoy free Indian inspired nibbles and mulled wine. Walsingham Parish Hall. Tickets £4 (members £3.50) on the door. Contact walsinghampp@gmail.com SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA Monday 15th December, 2.30pm and 7pm Jersey Boys (15) Clint Eastwood directs an entertaining screen version of the award winning stage musical, telling the story of the rise, and fall, and rise to fame of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The Granary, Wells. Tickets £5 from Wells Tourist Information Centre, from wellscinema.com or 01328 710885

THORNHAM VILLAGE CINEMA Wednesday 26th November, 7.15pm L’elisir d’amore live by satellite from the Royal Opera House Donizetti’s opera combines a love story and hilarious comedy with beautiful music. Thornham Village Hall, adults £15, children £10. Book on 07787 255597

A new gallery on the block Joining the North Norfolk art scene is the Norfolk Design Gallery in Harpley, combining exhibitions, workshops and landscape architecture. The recently opened working studio and gallery is the brain-child of contemporary glass artist, Fi Kilpatrick, and chartered landscape architect, Lara Hall. Fi, whose work is inspired by the landscapes and coast of North and West Norfolk, hopes to make the gallery “a destination for beautiful glass bowls architectural stained glass panels, sculptural ceramics, jewellery, prints and paintings.” They offer gallery space to other artists with current exhibitors including Mari French and Sarah Bays. Lara meanwhile is able to take on large-scale complex projects (such as park redesigns, housing schemes) through to garden design while Fi runs regular classes, teaching the art of fused and stained glass. • Norfolk Design Gallery, Nethergate Street, Harpley. Open Wednesday to Friday 10am-3pm or by appointment. 01485 521 749 / 07891 128202 www.norfolkdesign.gallery NORTH NORFOLK LIVING WINTER 2014

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The Sky’s the limit! The Norfolk Hideaways team are delighted to have been chosen as one of three finalists for the prestigious EDP Small Business of the Year Award 2014, beating off stiff competition from 60 other Norfolk businesses to impress the judges. “We are so excited, being selected as finalists for this award. It is a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication.” says owner Hetti Simpson. “The Hideaways girls were particularly excited about going to the Gala dinner and having an excuse to go out and buy new dresses!” Norfolk Hideaways have even more exciting news. They are opening another office in early 2015, in the iconic Big Blue Sky building in Wells-next-the-Sea. The office at Burnham Deepdale will stay open too. • 01485 211022 www.norfolkhideaways.co.uk

Stay warm this winter… and help nature! Granny’s Attic Granny will be opening up her attic on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November from 10am to 5pm at the alternative Christmas Fair in support of Wells Community Hospital Trust. Burnham Overy Staithe Village Hall will be packed with an array of small (and a few large) decorative antiques, collectable items and pre-loved treasures including painted furniture, fabrics and quilts, which will be sold in aid of the Hospital. Look out too for other stalls including vintage cashmere from Trouvé Glamorous, handmade jewellery by Julia Heffer, dog drying coats from Ruff and Tumble and the Dozen Artisan Bakery. “We are just a group of local people who want to support an immensely important and much needed local facility, who have now become friends,” says Penny Chapman, one of the organisers. • Tickets at the door, voluntary donation to Hospital funds. Contact penny@theartservice.co.uk or Stephanie Worsley on 01328 730190

As the glorious days of what has been a superb autumn draw in, our minds turn to warm jumpers, welly boots and crackling log fires. Well, here is a great suggestion to help with those crackling log fires! Habitat management at local Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve results in lots of lovely logs, lovingly chopped, well seasoned and ready for your fire! The Hawk and Owl Trust who manage the reserve will deliver for free within a 10 mile radius or charge a small petrol charge if further. One trailer load of logs costs £120 and all the money goes back into further management of this fantastic place for wildlife. • To order your logs, call the reserve visitors centre on 01328 856 788 or email Sculthorpe@hawkandowl.org. Credit cards accepted.

On the menu at The King Will Treat yourself to a bowl of local mussels and a hunk of crusty bread at The King William IV, Sedgeford. Piping hot, they’ll hit the spot after a refreshing walk along the beach. Enjoy other dishes on their new Winter Menu, and the Inn’s Real Ales recommended by the Good Beer Guide 2015. Sample a selection of fine wines at The King William on Wednesday 26th November. Join the special supper evening offering wines from across the world to taste and purchase, hosted by Master of Wine, Mark Lynton. £25 per person for three courses including wine. Call 01485 571765 to book. It’s party time! The Inn offers pre-Christmas menus for those planning a festive gathering (for two to 60 guests), plus Dining Reward Vouchers. Fancy staying over? Check out their luxury en suite rooms and winter breaks. • www.thekingwilliamsedgeford.co.uk NORTH NORFOLK LIVING WINTER 2014

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INTERVIEW

Looking to the skies International bestselling author Lucinda Riley tells Amanda Loose how the big skies over her home in North Norfolk inspired her new series of seven novels, The Seven Sisters

fter a string of bestselling novels including Hothouse Flower, The Light Behind the Window and The Midnight Rose, Lucinda Riley was looking for a new challenge: “It was that very funny time between Christmas and New Year in 2013. All the family were here and I was thinking ‘what can I write? I need to find something new and different to give me a focus’. “I was outside in the garden, looking at the big North Norfolk skies one night and thinking of our own seven children. I’ve always watched the stars – especially the distinctive Pleiades cluster, known as The Seven Sisters and I thought that’s it! “Everyone eventually arrived home and I sat by the fire in the drawing room and said ‘guys, I need to tell you something’. I was tingling with excitement and the ideas kept building. It became a family event.” The Seven Sisters series will be a series of seven novels, based on the legends of the Seven Sisters star constellation. The first of these, The Seven Sisters Maia’s Story, was published earlier this month, beginning the tale of Maia and her five sisters, all adopted by the mysterious billionaire, Pa Salt who has just died. The sisters are handed a clue to where they came from, and the first novel sees Maia travel across the world to discover her story. “I am writing one of the books a year and the next one, about the second sister Ally (Alcyone) is so different. I have just finished it. The sisters are extremely modern girls and it means I don’t have to let my characters go at the end. “My novels are sweeping sagas, I find it hard to write ‘domestic’. No one has time to wash up in my books!” Lucinda’s blending of past and present in her novels is masterly. “I go and write the ‘past’ wherever I am setting it. I wrote Maia’s past in Rio so I was there for three weeks writing for 18 hours a day, getting as far as I could because I have children and I wanted to get home as soon as possible. I write the ‘present’ here and do my editing, but I have to go away for the past and immerse myself in the country and atmosphere.” North Norfolk is an inspiration for Lucinda’s work and features heavily in her bestselling novel Hothouse Flower. Having written 8 previous novels under Lucinda Edmonds, she wrote this under ‘Lucinda Riley’ when her youngest child started school. “I wrote it completely for me. It went absolutely ballistic, was chosen as a Richard and Judy book, went to number one round the world and sold around 3 million copies. “There’s a huge North Norfolk link in it. It’s set here and features all my favourite places and is a melting pot of a number of local stately homes. “I had never been to North Norfolk until I met my husband but I wake

up in the mornings and think how lucky I am to be here. Wherever I go, I feel claustrophobic because if you live here you have that open vista and get used to seeing it. “I love Weybourne beach, the naturalness, and I need and want to live near the sea. I always go for a walk to the beach if I have a problem, it puts everything into perspective.” Norfolk in winter is one of Lucinda’s favourite seasons, and she and her family are now excitedly preparing for Christmas. “I am Mrs Christmas. I’m awake before the children. We have a massive Christmas tree, which takes a day to get upright, and we all do a Christmas Eve show every year. The standard is pretty high now!” • The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley is published by Macmillan, £14.99 www.lucindariley.com A Saturday signing with Lucinda Riley on November 29th, 11am-1pm, The Holt Bookshop, Holt. 01263 715858

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FASHION

From catwalk I to boardwalk There’s something for everyone this season says fashion writer, Katy Coe. It’s another year of fabulous prints and very much wearable clothing even in the depths of the North Norfolk countryside or on the coast

Duffy felted merino jacket £499, Anna

’M in love with the all over knits which have flooded the catwalks this year from designers such as Celine and Marc Jacobs. The neutral tones which are trending make perfect winter wear when walking the dogs along our stunning beaches and unspoilt countryside. Try the Toggi Malden frosted pink lambswool jumper from Christopher William Country. Accessorize with some fab boots and you’ll be cosy, chic and comfortable all day. Another Norfolk favourable trend this year is the oversize coat, an eternal classic. Three quarter and maxi coats have been stamped on the fashion boards by Christian Dior and Calvin Klein. With clever tailoring and elegant touches such as feminine buttons and defined waists it’s another winner for country living. Plaids are back again and this fabulous oversize number, the Gabrie coat by Isabel Marant Etoile from Ruby and Tallulah makes for the perfect winter coat to cover up all the indulgence that goes along with the season. If you love the plaid look then you can pick up this classic shirt by And Shirts at Pollard & Read to pair with jeans or tent skirt. An outerwear trend showcased by Prada and Burberry at Fashion Week was shearling and what better way to keep out the coastal chills than this natural second skin. The take on the parker coat this year embraces this look by using the shearling on the inside such as this Seasalt white rose swing coat with hood and shearling lining from Beachcomber. It is cut from an original 1950s pattern which makes it all the more cool! Shearling has also made its comeback this year using ethnic detailing but it’s always been a winter essential and only gets better with age. Looking for a smarter more formal jacket that won’t date? The Larkworth jacket from Joules is just the ticket. Complete with detachable faux fur collar and velvet trim it cuts the country look perfectly with some beautiful modern tailoring for both daytime and evening events. The Duffy colour blocked felted merino jacket from Anna is an absolute beauty, the perfect all rounder for those wintry days. Its comfort and style make it a wardrobe staple. The swinging sixties have been the inspiration for designers such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton this season with mini skirts and trapeze dresses using more pastel tones on the 60s prints to give them a modern twist. The patterned dress is a firm favourite of Givenchy and Prada. I love this fun little dress by Gestuz from Nelle-dk or accessorize with a geometric print handbag from Birdie Fortescue. It makes for a stylish and practical accompaniment to spice up an otherwise plain everyday outfit such as jeans and jumper. And how can I finish without the Little Black Dress. Well this is a heavenly LBD by Day Birger et Mikkelsen from Anna and is definitely on my “Wish List”. The sheer sleeves and scoop neck add an elegant touch whilst just brushing the knee, making for the perfect Little Black Dress with a difference. If there’s dancing to be done then try this flirty fringed flapper dress from M&Co’s petite range. ADORE! Tweet Katy @katycoe

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Larkworth jacket £199, Joules Day Birger et Mikkelsen dress £235, Anna

Toggi Malden jumper £60, Christopher William Country

and shirt £59, Pollard & Read

Petite flapper dress £89, M&Co

Seasalt white rose coat £79.95, Beachcomber Gestuz dress, £109.99 Nelle-dk

Gabrie coat by Isabel Marant Etoile £280, Ruby and Tallulah

Geometric patterned handbag with crochet bobble fob £155, Birdie Fortescue

ADDRESS BOOK: And Shirts, Norwich 01603 283718 Anna, Burnham Market 01328 730325, Holt 01263 710665, www.shopatanna.com Beachcomber, Wells-next-the-Sea 01328 710496 www.beachcomberwells.co.uk Birdie Fortescue, Burnham Market 01328 738634 www.birdiefortescue.co.uk Christopher William Country, Creake Abbey, North Creake 01328 738983 www. christopherwilliamcountry.co.uk Joules, Burnham Market 01328 258715, Holt 01263 711208 www.joules.com M&Co, Fakenham 01328 863492, Hunstanton 01485 535902 www.mandco.com Nelle-dk, Drove Orchards, Thornham 01485 525164 www.nelle-dk.co.uk Pollard & Reed, Holt 01263 714011 www. pollardandread.co.uk Ruby and Tallulah, Burnham Market 01328 738638 www.rubyandtallulah.co.uk NORTH NORFOLK LIVING WINTER 2014

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CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Gabriel’s Clock by Hilton Pashley Anderson Press £6.99 Available at The Holt Bookshop 01263 715 858 A review by Hannah Whitney (12) of Alderman Peel High School, Wells next the Sea. This is Norfolk author Hilton Pashley’s debut novel.

Gabriel’s Clock is a brilliant book, it is full of action and mystery which makes you want to carry on reading. The main character is called Jonathan, he is very powerful because he is the only half angel, half demon child in the universe! He moves to a small village called Hobbes End where he makes many friends who help him defeat the evil ‘Corvidae’. The Corvidae is made up of three demons called Raven, Crow and Rook and their leader, Belial, who wants to find Jonathan so he can use his power as a weapon. Corvidae is the name of the bird group in Latin that covers rooks, crows, jackdaws etc. The Corvidae want Gabriel’s Clock because it is the key to Heaven and they want Jonathan to get it or they are threatening that the people Jonathan loves will be hurt by Belial. At the beginning of the book Jonathan’s parents don’t tell him about him being the only half angel, half demon child in existence. So when the Corvidae come after him he doesn’t know why so I think it would be better if he had been told in the first place. When I read this book I loved it, but I don’t think the age rating of 9-11 is appropriate, I think that the book is age appropriate to kids aged 12 and up. There is also a lot of violence when Jonathan fights the demons, it is quite gruesome for younger children. I hope that there is a sequel to this book because I think that the story could be carried on and that there could be some tragedy and betrayal.

Hannah Whitney by Nigel Slegg

Magical Christmas By Merry Meg & Lucy Longstockings Meg and Lucy Books, £7.99 Magical Christmas, created by Norfolk based, mother-daughter author-illustrator team, Meg Clibbon and Lucy Loveheart, has been reprinted to celebrate its tenth anniversary this year. This enchanting book is beautifully illustrated and filled with lots of information about Christmas, including the story of the First Christmas, all about Father Christmas, Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, festive food, Christmas customs around the world and much more. There are even two recipes for children to follow to make gifts. Our star young North Norfolk Living reviewers (and their Mums) gave us their verdicts. Freddie 8, and Aurelia 5, read this with their Mum, Diana, at bedtime and thoroughly

enjoyed it: “We LOVED the book!” they said. “It answers lots of Christmas questions and is really interesting. We wish you had named all the reindeer, some from legend and some from the great poem of St Nick but that is all we can possibly think to add!” Freddie says: “I loved learning about the kindness of St Nicholas and the sacks of gold for the poor”. Their Mum also liked the colourful drawings by Lucy Loveheart and clear text. Theo 7, and his Mum, Zara, are already great fans of Meg and Lucy’s ‘Imagine You’re A…’ series and really enjoyed Magical Christmas with its bright illustrations and lots to keep children and their parents entertained. Theo liked the story of the First Christmas,

Freddie and Aurelia

letters to Father Christmas, the Christmas stories, and especially the decorations and recipes. Theo’s Mum says it is fun for adults to read as they have a real sense of humour and the text explains the origin of Christmas in a helpful way. The peppermint star recipe is a must try – Theo will be making some! It’s a charming book and a fun way for parents and children to get ready for Christmas together and learn more about this magical time of year. • Available from www.lucyloveheart.com and www.amazon.co.uk Lucy and Meg will be signing copies of Magical Christmas at Voewood Art & Books, 5 Fish Hill, Holt on 22nd November from 10.30am to 4.30pm. www.voewoodartandbooks.com

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ARTS

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‘Gathering Cloud’, oil on canvas Lesley Jones, The Flint Gallery

Art lovers are in for a treat at our local galleries this festive season says Amanda Loose

IRCHAM GALLERY’S Christmas Exhibition includes paintings, original prints, sculpture, automata and photography by their best artists and designer-makers. Running until 14th January, it will also showcase wooden sculptures and box constructions by Alex Malcolmson. FAIRFAX GALLERY, Burnham Market and Holt, have an exciting line up of new work for their Christmas Exhibition from 22nd November to 11th January. The galleries will be packed with paintings and sculpture by their most popular artists alongside specially commissioned smaller pieces just for Christmas. Fairfax will also be showing new work by their newest artist, Alison McWhirter. There will be the usual eclectic mix of figurative paintings, prints and sculpture at THE RED DOT GALLERY. Amongst the distinctive winter themed collection is ‘Angel of the Crescent Moon’ by artist Graham Ward, alongside theatrical characters from Wendy Mould, canine creations by Mary Carlson and Shakespearean actors from Rosalind Lyons Hudson. PINKFOOT GALLERY in Cley is alive with colour this winter. Rachel Lockwood took advantage of the sunshine this summer, painting brightly coloured Cley Marsh cows (pictured). Landscape paintings by Peter Wileman and Brin Edwards’ bright palette will blow away the winter blues. Pinkfoot will also be showing a large selection of Stephen Henderson’s wood carvings. He recently made a series of running hares especially for the gallery. Like all the shops in Cley, Pinkfoot have extended opening hours over the Christmas period. In the period leading up to Christmas, THE FLINT GALLERY in Blakeney presents a mixed exhibition of paintings, sculptures and ceramics created by 25 leading artists all inspired by North Norfolk’s atmospheric coastline and varied wildlife. The gallery is also delighted to announce its participation in the Arts Council’s ‘Own Art’ scheme for interest free purchases over monthly instalments. Over in Burnham Market, BURNHAM GRAPEVINE will be showing abstracts by Sister Deirdre Corfe whose remarkable work featured in their summer exhibition. Alongside these will be a selection from gallery favourites including a couple of stunning new works by Gerard Stamp. FINELINE FRAMES & GALLERY at Creake Abbey is showing new works by artists including Nicola Hart, Tracey Ross and Gareth Jones, along with the gallery’s recent additions, sporting and wildlife artist, Richard Robjent and Australian jewellery maker Shimara Carlow. On 29th January Fineline will be hosting a special ladies night to launch their new jewellery ranges. Ring for an invitation. ADDRESS BOOK Bircham Gallery, Holt 01263 713312 www.birchamgallery.co.uk Burnham Grapevine, Burnham Market 01328 730125 www. burnhamgrapevine.co.uk Fairfax Gallery, Burnham Market 01328 730001, Holt 01263 711 139 www.fairfaxgallery.com Fineline Frames & Gallery, Creake Abbey, North Creake 01328 258 964 www.finelineframes.co.uk Pinkfoot Gallery, Cley 01263 740947 www.pinkfootgallery.co.uk Pocock’s the Artmonger, Burnham Market 01328 730370 www. theartmonger.co.uk The Flint Gallery, Blakeney 01263 741791 theflintgallery.co.uk The Red Dot Gallery, Holt 01263 710287 www.thereddotgallery. com

‘West End Shadows, Exeter’ Gerard Stamp, Burnham Grapevine

‘Guiding Light’ by Alex Malcolmson, mixed media box construction, Bircham Gallery

Cley Cow Study, Rachel Lockwood at Pinkfoot Gallery ‘Anemones in Blue Glass Vase’, Alison McWhirter, Fairfax Gallery

‘Angel of the Crescent Moon’ Graham Ward, The Red Dot Gallery

‘A Mesh of Soft Edged Shadows’ Nicola Hart, Fineline Frames & Gallery

The work of two North Norfolk artists, Rebecca Lloyd and Tracey Ross at Pocock’s the Artmonger in Burnham Market conjure up the Norfolk coast and inland landscape in two totally different styles and mediums. Rebecca’s deft handling of pastels on a large scale has won her many followers from her annual exhibitions at the gallery. Tracey’s use of acrylics and mixed media gives real depth and vibrancy. Top: Rebecca Lloyd ‘Brancaster’ Bottom: Tracey Ross ‘Sea Lavender – Blakeney’

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EVENTS

Join the festive fun! Our round up of just some of the festive events in North Norfolk

Sunday 23rd and Thursday 27th November The Hoste of Jazz

Enjoy Parisian Style Jazz and Tango on 23rd and Effervescent, Swinging Jazz on 27th from 6.30pm. Book a table for dinner and choose from The Hoste’s à la carte menu. £12 per person for jazz added to final bill. 01328 738777 to book. www.thehoste.com

Thursday 27th November to Thursday 4th December Fakenham Parish Church 14th Christmas Tree Festival

This year there will be 75 decorated and lit trees raising money for the 70 charities taking part. Includes Christmas Bazaar, refreshments and tombola. Festival service on 30th November at 10.30am. Free entry. Open daily from 10am-8pm. 01328 862268 www.fakenhamparishchurch.org.uk

Friday 5th December Sheringham Christmas Lights Switch On Family fun with the lights switched on at 6.30pm.

Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December Wells Christmas Tide

Father Christmas arrives in Wells harbour after his long journey, by sea, from the ‘North Pole’ on Saturday 6th. The day also includes a Christmas market with cafe, fireworks, illuminated procession, lantern making workshop and street entertainment plus a chance to visit Mother Christmas as she prepares for her husband’s arrival. www.wellschristmastide.org.uk

Saturday 6th December Christmas Concert at St Church, Dersingham Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th Nicholas’ The Friends of St Nicholas’ Church present November A Christmas Concert with David Stowell and Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band with seasonal music, Winter Gift Fair Organised by the BagLadies of Thornham, with over 20 stalls at Thornham Village Hall with unique gifts, many of them handmade, including SALT glass studios with contemporary glass art and gifts. Free entry. 10am-4pm

Sunday 30th November Hunstanton Christmas Cracker

A day of family fun culminating in the Christmas lights switch on. 10am-6pm

decorated Christmas trees, mulled wine and mince pies. 7.30pm, tickets in advance £9 or £10 at the door 01553 631124 or 01485 540865/540081

Christmas at Holkham

There’s festive fun at Holkham Hall this December including the Upper Octave performing music from opera to classical and popular songs on 5th, two festive weekends on 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th with Christmas trees galore, costumed characters, entertainment, face painting, art and craft activities. Candlelight tours will take place on 10th to 12th and 17th to 19th (booking essential), followed by An Audience with Father Christmas on 20th and 21st. For more details and events visit www. holkham.co.uk. Some events do need to be pre-booked.

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December Christmas Trail and Crafts at Sheringham Park

Start your festive preparations with a real family activity. Follow a seasonal trail to the learning centre where you will be provided with materials to make a wreath or Yule log to take away. £5 per craft made. 11am-3pm, no need to book. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheringham-park/

Monday 1st December to Tuesday 6th January Festive Family Courses at SALT Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December glass studios Examples of From glass blowing students’ bauble Deepdale baubles and festive course work at Christmas ©SALT glass kiln fused panels studios to sandcasting and Market printmaking onto glass, SALT glass studios in Burnham Thorpe have an exciting line-up of festive courses for all ages, from £15. 10am-5pm, visit www. saltglassstudios.co.uk for details. Book on 01328 738873 or info@ saltglassstudios.co.uk (Family courses run all year round.)

Now in its sixth year, there will be some 90 stalls at this year’s market offering a great selection of presents, decorations, food and drink, as well as entertainment from popular musicians including Nelson’s Shantymen. Bringing the outside in, SALT glass studios, The Norfolk Sloe Company and The

Holkham Marble Hall at Christmas

Chocolate Deli are just some of the traders attending. Free entry and free parking. 10am to 4pm www.deepdalechristmasmarket.co.uk

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Saturday 6th and Saturday 20th December Creake Abbey Farmers’ Markets

Christmas Farmers’ Markets at Creake Abbey are full of fun and festive food. There will be 50 stall holders offering everything from the finest meat and vegetables, pies, pastries, puddings and tarts to fresh juice, spirits, artisan beer, bread, morning goods, chocolates, macarons and meringues, dairy produce, gluten free cakes, wreaths and planters. Don’t miss Father Christmas at 11am! Free entry and free parking. 9.30am-1pm www.creakeabbey.co.uk

Saturday 6th December to Thursday 1st January Rudolph’s Christmas Adventure

Join Rudolph and his friends at The Princess Theatre Hunstanton for a festive show including Christmas songs, comedy and your favourite fairy tale characters on stage. Tickets adults £13.50, children £10.50, family £42. Box office 01485 532252 www.princesshunstanton.co.uk Callum Crowe and Penny Othon, Jack and Jill in Robin Hood at Sheringham Little Theatre

Tuesday 9th December to Saturday 3rd January Robin Hood at Sheringham Little Theatre

Pantomime fun when Robin Hood is joined by the Babes in the Wood. West End Star Killian Donnelly has written a special seasonal show for the venue bringing the classic tale of the Merry Men together with an old Norfolk yarn. The professional cast will be joined by local young people. For tickets prices and to book call 01263 822347 www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com

Thursday 11th and 18th December Blickling by Candlelight

Soak up the Christmas atmosphere in the beautifully decorated house by candlelight. The Blickling Singers, Windmill Hand-bell Ringers and Roddy with his hurdy-gurdys will entertain

you. Enjoy mulled wine, mince pies and late night shopping. 6, 7 and 8pm. Adults £20, children £10 (5-16), booking essential. Call 0844 2491895 or visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/blickling where you will also find details about their Christmas weekends on 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, and 20th and 21st December.

Friday 12th to Sunday 14th December 1940s Christmas at Felbrigg Hall

See the ground floor rooms of the Hall decorated to celebrate a 1940’s Christmas. A bygone era brought to life with the help of costumed volunteers, choir and Civil Defenders re-enactment group. 11.00am - 2.30pm. Normal admission charges apply, NT members free. Sunday includes two free events - a Mini Christmas Market (11am-3pm) and carols accompanied by the Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band at 3pm. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/felbrigg-hall/

Sunday 14th December Drove Orchards’ Christmas Food and Craft Market

Blickling Hall ©National Trust Images/Adrian Judd

Friday 26th December Boxing Day Jazz Lunch

Enjoy jazz at Creake Abbey Café & Food Hall from local duo Sounds Easy from 12-3pm and feast on festive platters. Book on 01328 730399 www.creakeabbeycafe.com

Saturday 27th December Post Christmas Walk at Sheringham Park

Join the Sheringham Park team at 11am. No need to book. Adults £5.25, children £2.75. www.nationaltrust. org.uk/sheringham-park/ 01263 820550

With over 25 stalls including food stands from the Apple Ladies from Kolomna, Creake Abbey Cafe and Coriander & Lime, carol singing, this will be a festive day out for all the family. You can even get your tree from the Drove Orchards’ Farm Shop! Drove Orchards, Thornham www.droveorchards.com

Fakenham Races Sunday 14th December Wreath and Decoration Workshop

Create your own decoration and wreath for your home with Jo Flowers at Mannington Hall. All ingredients and tools provided. Includes a seasonal lunch by the Greedy Goose. From 10.30am. Tickets £75, to book call Mannington Hall on 01263 584175/ 768444 or email admin@walpoleestate.co.uk www.manningtongardens.co.uk

Coming up at Fakenham Racecourse: Sunday, 21st December, 12.30pm Thursday 1st January, 12.30pm Tuesday 13th January, 1pm Thursday 22nd January, 1.30pm Friday 13th February, 1.30pm Monday 2nd March, 2pm Friday 13th March, 2.20pm, Silver Cup Day All timings are provisional. Admission from £10 per adult. 17 years and under accompanied by an adult free. www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk 01328 862388

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Set above Gurneys, the traditional fish monger in the heart of Burnham Market, the winding stairs lead to a curious collection of found and forgotten treasures gathered from near and far. Promising an exciting range of new discoveries from earthy ceramics and colourful furniture to inspiring books and fragrantful home scents, Found will both delight and inspire.

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Gifts for him

Deakin & Francis red tractor cufflinks £315, Urban Armour Sitting lurchers I & II outward facing, bronze resin sculptures by Laura Pentreath £300 each , Pocock’s the Artmonger

4oz captive top flask £39, The Tannery

1930’s watercolour of winter skiers £155, Artemis Homes & Antiques

Laptop sleeve (for around 9”x13”) £35, Relish

USB digital microscopes from £79 at The One Stop Nature Shop. Pictured, the Dino-Lite Pro USB digital microscope, £299

Dad’s Bucket including great big bucket, mussel man soap (though you can change this), big mug of your choice and crabbing line £20, Gone Crabbing

Hymn Pacino lumberjack shirt £65, Bringing the outside in

Sculthorpe Secrecy and Stealth by Peter B. Gunn, The History Press £14.99 www.thehistorypress.co.uk. Local stockists include The Holt Bookshop and The White House Bookshop

Lacquer tropical fish tray £12, large coral paperweights £20 each, The Red Dot Gallery

Cast fish from £9-£18, Bringing the outside in Pampeano escocia belt £55, Christopher William Country

Red Hare pocket scribblers £5.95, Pinkfoot Gallery

ADDRESS BOOK Artemis Homes & Antiques, Blakeney 01263 741 674 www.artemisantiques.co.uk Bringing the outside in, Holkham 01328 713093 www.bringingtheoutsidein.co.uk Christopher William Country, Creake Abbey, North Creake 01328 738983 www.christopherwilliamcountry.co.uk Gone Crabbing, Burnham Deepdale 01485 211111 www.gonecrabbing.co.uk Pinkfoot Gallery, Cley 01263 740947 www.pinkfootgallery.co.uk Pocock’s the Artmonger, Burnham Market 01328 730370 www.theartmonger.co.uk Relish, Burnham Deepdale 01485 211211 www.relishonline.com The Holt Bookshop, Holt 01263 715858 www.holtbookshop.co.uk The One Stop Nature Shop, Burnham Deepdale 01485 211223 www.onestopnature.co.uk The Red Dot Gallery, Holt 01263 710287 www.thereddotgallery.com The Tannery, Holt 01263 713642 www.thetannery.co.uk Urban Armour, Burnham Market 01328 738 880 www.urbanarmour.co.uk White House Bookshop, Burnham Market 01328 730 270 NORTH NORFOLK LIVING WINTER 2014

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Gifts for her Pheasant wallet £25, Relish

Bronze candle lanterns £4.50, Vintage Home and Garden Elle Macpherson pyjama top and bottoms £36 each, Pollard & Read

Abahna frangipani & orange blossom hand cream £18, Interior Deli

Annabel Brocks grey and grey headband £45, Christopher William Country

S’nob de Noblesse top £35, knickers £25, both from Nelle-dk

Louche polar bear jumper £45, Nomad & the bowerbird

The Globe-Trotter Kit by Elemental Herbology £50, The Secret Garden Spa

Monica Vinader Riva diamond cluster drop earrings as worn by The Duchess of Cambridge £745, Urban Armour

Silver belt buckle hallmarked 1912 £75, Artemis Homes & Antiques

Emu Talinga chestnut slippers £75, The Tannery Golden Goose Toast clutch £105, Ruby and Tallulah

ADDRESS BOOK Artemis Homes & Antiques, Blakeney 01263 741 674 www.artemisantiques.co.uk Christopher William Country, Creake Abbey, North Creake 01328 738983 www.christopherwilliamcountry.co.uk Interior Deli, The Old Stables, Bayfield Hall 01263 715538 www.bayfieldhall.com Nelle-dk, Drove Orchards, Thornham 01485 525164 www.nelle-dk.co.uk Nomad & the bowerbird, Holkham 01328 713093 www.nomadandthebowerbird.co.uk Pollard & Read, Holt 01263 714011 www.pollardandread.co.uk Relish, Burnham Deepdale 01485 211211 www.relishonline.com Ruby and Tallulah, Burnham Market 01328 738638 www.rubyandtallulah.co.uk The Secret Garden Spa, Congham Hall, Grimston 01485 609300 www.conghamhallhotel.co.uk The Tannery, Holt 01263 713642 www.thetannery.co.uk Urban Armour, Burnham Market 01328 738 880 www.urbanarmour.co.uk Vintage Home and Garden, Drove Orchards, Thornham 01485 525714 www.coastandcountryhome.co.uk NORTH NORFOLK LIVING WINTER 2014

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Gifts for kids Bigjigs city road and rail set £49.95, Henchman’s

Melissa & Doug chunky wooden puzzle £15, Victoria Goss Mini A Ture tulle purple party dress £56, Bells and Whistles Kids

Lazy Jacks fuchsia hooded fleece £28.99, Beachcomber

Gingham apron £7.95, Birdie Fortescue

Rag dolls from £10.99, Henchman’s

Boys t-shirt bucket with bucket, t-shirt of choice, crabbing line and badge of choice £15, from a selection of bucket gifts at Gone Crabbing

Les Petites Marie bear £25.99, The Old Stores Roydon

Felt wool pony rug £65, The Red Dot Gallery Digby grey corduroy dungarees by Elfie London £36, Bells and Whistles Kids RSPB My First Book of Garden Birds £6.99, published by A&C Black Childrens & Educational. Available from The One Stop Nature Shop Organic woven PJs £26, merino and lambswool shawl £40, by Piccalilly at Baby O

Triple bug viewer £7.95, The One Stop Nature Shop

ADDRESS BOOK Baby O, Holt 07748 266565 www.thisisholt.co.uk Beachcomber, Wells-next-the-Sea 01328 710496 www.beachcomberwells.co.uk Bells and Whistles Kids, Drove Orchards, Thornham 01485 525676 www.bellsandwhistleskids.co.uk Birdie Fortescue, Burnham Market 01328 738 634 www.birdiefortescue.co.uk Gone Crabbing, Burnham Deepdale 01485 211111 www.gonecrabbing.co.uk Henchman’s, Swaffham 01760 788427 www.henchmans.com The Old Stores, Roydon 01485 600591 www.theoldstoresroydon.co.uk The One Stop Nature Shop, Burnham Deepdale 01485 211223 www.onestopnature.co.uk The Red Dot Gallery, Holt 01263 710287 www.thereddotgallery.com Victoria Goss, Holt 01263 711 627 www.victoriagoss.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Gifts for your home Kitchen Craft Merry Little Christmas porcelain 2 tier cake stand £19.99, Bakers & Larners

Tea towel £11, Bircham Gallery

Paint dipped stool £78, Found by Bringing the outside in Faux bark flowerpots from £6.95, Birdie Fortescue

Sophie Allport winter woodland mugs £9.50, table runner £18, napkins £12 for 4, The Old Stores Roydon

Paddy Wax Holiday Trimmings bauble set £21 each, Nomad & the bowerbird

Tin Moroccan trays from £55, bowls also available, Vintage Home and Garden

Victorian Welsh oat roller £95, The Antique Kitchen Pestle and mortars clear glass £40, coloured glass £45 and hand printed fused glass pestle and mortar platter £120, SALT glass studios

Barr Co hand lotion £26, hand wash £26, bath salts £28 and bubble elixir £25, Nomad & the bowerbird

North Norfolk wooden fish boxes £28/ £38, Bringing the outside in

Pool green and pastel yellow bread boards £24 each. Also available in neon orange, Found by Bringing the outside in

Ceramic moose head £39, Coastal Country

ADDRESS BOOK Bakers & Larners of Holt, Holt 01263 712244 www.bakersandlarners.co.uk Bircham Gallery, Holt 01263 713312 www.birchamgallery.co.uk Birdie Fortescue, Burnham Market 01328 738 634 www.birdiefortescue.co.uk Bringing the outside in, Holkham 01328 713093 www.bringingtheoutsidein.co.uk Coastal Country, Burnham Market 01328 738080 www.coastalcountrystyle.co.uk Found by Bringing the outside in, Burnham Market 01328 713093 www.bringingtheoutsidein.co.uk Nomad & the bowerbird, Holkham 01328 713093 www.nomadandthebowerbird.co.uk SALT glass studios, Burnham Thorpe 01328 738873 www.saltglassstudios.co.uk The Antique Kitchen, 07831 389843 www.theantiquekitchen.co.uk The Old Stores, Roydon 01485 600591 www.theoldstoresroydon.co.uk NORTH NORFOLK LIVING WINTER 2014

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BOOKS

Books, books, books! Winter reading by Amanda Loose

NORFOLK PARISH TREASURES: NORTH AND WEST NORFOLK Peter Tolhurst Black Dog Books, £20 A great gift for lovers of North and West Norfolk, this comprehensive villageby-village guide is the first volume of Norfolk Parish Treasures from Black Dog Books. But it’s not just a guide to our region’s wonderful medieval churches and county houses; rather it is about treasures in the broadest sense of the word. Peter looks at history, folklore, and the origin of place names, as well as exploring deserted villages such as Egmere, nature reserves including Roydon Common and Blakeney Point, ancient earthworks like Warham Camp with its Chalkhill blue butterflies, and the achievements of artists and authors such as John Piper and Henry Williamson. RFOLK As the front cover of the NORT H and WEST NO Peter Tolhurst book shows, (a cottage with Greek busts either side of the front door at Burnham Overy Town), the likes of Holkham Hall, Castle Rising and Binham Priory sit alongside other ‘treasures’, a more eclectic collection of local features. From the AA phone box at Brancaster and medieval graffito at St Mary’s Church, Wiveton to the canine bench end at St Andrew’s, Brinton and Victorian post box at Cockthorpe, this book is full of fascinating finds. Leave it on your coffee table, as I did, and you’ll find everyone immediately turns to their village’s listing, then keeps on reading! • Available from local bookshops or www.blackdogbooks.co.uk / 01603 623771 TREASURES NORFOLK PARISH

A WEEK IN PARIS Rachel Hore Simon & Schuster, £7.99 In 1937 talented young pianist Kitty Travers travels to Paris to enrol at the Conservatoire. She falls in love but the outbreak of war changes everything. Years later Kitty’s daughter Fay Knox, visits Paris on tour with her orchestra. The city seems strangely familiar, and as Kitty begins to uncover why, her view of the past and who she really is changes forever. Moving between 1960s London, Norfolk and wartime Paris, A Week in Paris is the latest compelling read from this Norfolk based author, deftly shifting back and forth between Kitty and Fay’s stories. A moving tale of romance, secrets, love and loss.

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A HISTORY OF THE BOOK IN 100 BOOKS Roderick Cave and Sara Ayad The British Library, £25 When Quarto Publishing commissioned Rutland and Norfolk-based father and daughter team Roderick Cave and Sara Ayad to write a history of books, at a time when printed books are being replaced by e-books, they set the authors a difficult task. Roderick and Sara decided not to attempt the 100 ‘best’ or ‘most beautiful’ or even ‘most famous’ books. For a book planned for world-wide distribution and publication in several different languages (it is currently being translated into Korean and Vietnamese), choosing only 100 books to reflect publishing traditions across the globe was hard. Narrowing down their list led to some unfamiliar and sometimes surprising book choices. There is no Shakespeare, no Authorised Bible, for example, but instead books from many continents, many ages and in many styles. Packed with exquisite photographs, the authors take the reader through history from very early cave paintings and stunning medieval illuminated manuscripts, through the renaissance and beyond. Many of these books you may never have seen before, like the pre-Columbian accounting ‘book’ of knotted string from ancient Peru, Indian palm-leaf manuscripts, and the precursor to the e-book, invented in the 1940s by a schoolteacher in Spain. This is an accessible book, a fascinating, lively and thought-provoking look at the book’s history, giving an optimistic view about its future.

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Coastal Country

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Opening Soon!

Interiors ● Gifts ● Bespoke Furniture ● Local Art ● Building Work With a new large showroom, Walsingham Country will be offering a full interior service from building work, to everything you need for the home including our range of bespoke furniture made on site

The Barns at Gt Walsingham are a lovely family destination with an award winning café, gallery and more shops. Nestled in the beautiful Walsingham Estate with lovely w alks you can spot Red Kites, Buzzards and lots of other wildlife. 2 Emma’s Court, Burnham Market

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A PLACE OF RELAXATION...

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ADVERTORIAL

BAREFOOT RETREATS A luxury holiday home rental agency offering a bespoke portfolio of exclusive hand-picked luxurious and unique holiday retreats in the highly sought-after area of North Norfolk.

(LtoR) Directors Helen Millin, Annelli Taylor and Emma Tagg

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arefoot will essentially be marketing boutique hotel style properties, which will redefine what a holiday rental should be and properties will be selected on the uniqueness or style that they project. Typically set within wonderful rural or coastal locations, Barefoot’s beautiful properties will be selected on the basis that they complement their surroundings, while offering the best of modern luxury and convenience for a discerning clientele, who are searching for a luxurious, yet relaxed environment in which to spend their precious leisure time. Barefoot properties will feel inviting but never pre-conceived, or overdesigned in any way. The style will speak volumes to the guest who is looking for a certain style of décor that is ultimately on par with, or exceed what they have at home, making for a luxurious and relaxed holiday experience. The concept of ‘Laid-back Luxury’ will transcend across the brand. Barefoot will be a unique product to launch in the local holiday rentals scene, honing in on a strong market demand and rapidly changing customer expectations for holidays and short breaks in the UK. With an in-depth knowledge of the hand-picked property portfolio, the Barefoot team will ensure that they match the right guests with the right property. Annelli Taylor says: ‘If you are a home owner, we can advise you on everything, from how to maximise the earning potential of your home and increase the appeal of your property; to offering guidance, sourcing furniture and furnishings; managing interior styling and staging and looking after full-scale renovations on your behalf.’ Whether the property is a home that you already love, or something that you aspire to have, their experienced team can help you maximise the appeal and earning potential of your property. How you then wish to use this knowledge will remain entirely your decision, but they will also be able to source local, skilled trades and manage the project on your behalf. Barefoot can manage all housekeeping requirements; linen/laundry services, property management, property maintenance and out of hours emergencies. Under their stewardship you will be able to feel more relaxed, safe in the knowledge that you have trusted agents near the location of your property who will look after it as if it were their own. Barefoot will only use professional photography to ensure your property is presented beautifully to potential guests when viewing the website. Ex Hoste Arms Managing Director Emma Tagg comments: ‘As a team we have experience of letting our own homes and many years working in

the luxury hospitality sector, which will be invaluable in creating a unique and special boutique hotel experience for guests through our exclusive concierge service.’ ‘If you are already marketing your home – either independently or with another agency – and are looking for a fresh and innovative approach, get in touch or pop along to our brand new offices located above Thornham Deli on the A149 coast road and join us for a coffee or glass of fizz!’ adds fellow Director Helen Millin. THE TEAM Annelli Taylor – Annelli has vast experience in holiday letting and construction having had great success in her other ventures. Using her eye for designing exceptional interiors she will help you to create your unique home. Annelli was co-owner of Norfolk Hideaways when it launched around 5 years ago and has let a number of holiday properties in the past. Emma Tagg – Emma brings a wealth of experience from her time spent running one of the county’s foremost independent hotels, The Hoste Arms for over 20 years. Her profile in East Anglian hospitality gives her a unique insight into the luxury market, allowing Barefoot to offer an undeniably high standard of property and customer service. Helen Millin – Helen gained considerable marketing and brand experience with national and multi-national companies. Helen is now excited to be bringing her experience to her own business. The importance of exposure can never be underestimated and Helen has a long established track record of successful marketing campaigns behind her. Chris Bensley – Born and bred in Norfolk, Chris has a deep love for everything outdoors. Formally of the Hoste Arms in Burnham Market, Chris also has experience in starting and running his own business. Chris will be driving bookings and managing the concierge service. • Visit Barefoot’s new office above Thornham Deli or call on 01485 512245. Barefoot Retreats, The Boardwalk, Thornham, Norfolk. PE36 6LX enquires@barefootretreats.co.uk www.barefootretreats.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

THE NATURAL BENEFITS OF CRANIO SACRAL THERAPY by Linda Black of Tidal Therapies C

ranio Sacral Therapy (CST) is a hands-on therapy, where the touch is gentle and non-invasive. However, it is also a powerful therapy that affects the central nervous system to assist in improving function for the whole body. When the body’s fascia and structures are all well aligned, the fluid can flow round the brain and spinal cord well. However from the womb onwards life can impact on the system resulting in kinks and twists thus it may not be as well aligned and flowing as it could be. Using my ‘listening hands’ tuned to the feeling of the craniosacral rhythm, I feel how well the rhythm is reflecting out to the rest of the body and what I focus on is to improve its functioning ability. This may mean simply encouraging it, as if you are gently flushing more fluid through a slightly sticky pipe, or it could mean using gentle techniques to unwind the kinks and twists in the body’s fascia. An important part of the approach is that it is the person’s body that knows exactly what to do in order to straighten out the above mentioned

kinks itself and all I am really doing is listening to what it needs and helping it to do it! Patients find Cranio Sacral Therapy effective for a wide range of problems associated with discomfort, pain and dysfunction. Interestingly, this approach also appears to complement and stimulate the body’s natural healing processes, so CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure to keep us on the straight and not so narrow! The patient is treated lying down and fully clothed and a typical treatment lasts an hour. I am increasingly including elements of CST into my remedial massage therapy, where appropriate. I am offering an introductory session of Cranio Sacral Therapy at my studio in Fakenham for £20 instead of £40. This offer is available until the end of Jan 2015. Quote offer on booking. • Tidal Therapies, Newmans Yard, Norwich Street, Fakenham, NR21 9AF. Tel 07854 001590 linda@tidaltherapies.co.uk.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

How low-carb should you go?

The role of carbs in a healthy diet is one of the most hotly contested nutritional debates so it’s no wonder I have so many clients who come to me completely confused about carbs, says Bo Tyler

ach of us is unique in genetic make-up, carb tolerance and lifestyle so there’s no one size carb-quota fits all. Once you get it right the health benefits are immediate including weight loss, improved mood, energy, sleep, skin, immune and hormone function. Sports performance If you’ve been on a low carb diet and workouts feel harder, your weight isn’t budging, and recovery time is increasing, low carb may not be for you. I have switched many of my clients to a more moderate carb approach, and seen their energy, strength and endurance significantly increase. Many also shed some stubborn body fat - a result they hadn’t expected! Adrenal fatigue or under active thyroid Cortisol, released by our adrenal glands in response to stress, is secreted at higher levels

on a low carb diet and when combined with a stressful life, inadequate sleep and/or overexercising can lead to adrenal burnout. A low carb diet can also lead to suddenly developing an under active thyroid. The signs are similar and might include feeling fatigued, run down, sad and depressed, accompanied by a range of other physical symptoms such as paleness and increased sensitivity to the cold. Gut Health The gut flora is comprised of trillions of micro-organisms which fulfill a myriad of vital functions in the body. Low carb diets tend to reduce gut flora in number, variety and function and as a result health suffers. An unhealthy gut composition contributes to everything from obesity and diabetes, digestive illness, to autoimmune disease and skin disorders.

Pregnancy Women need quality carbs to promote fertility and for a healthy pregnancy. While some people do well following a low carb Paleo-style diet, this is not suitable for everyone and may in some cases compromise health and wellbeing. • If you think you could benefit from some help assessing your carb needs to reach your health, wellbeing, weight loss or sports performance goals, call Bo on 07747 008482 or email bo@bonutritioncoaching.com

Your winter skincare survival kit, North Norfolk style Cold winds and wintry weather can play havoc with your skin, but we’re lucky to have some wonderful natural beauty brands based right here in Norfolk, says Jess Shanahan

Norfolk Lavender Soap - Ella’s All Natural Don’t let the colder months get you down, the dark evenings are a great excuse to run a bath and relax. This handmade soap contains lavender grown in Ella’s Grandfather’s garden in Langham and its antiseptic, soothing and relaxation qualities make it great for this time of year. If lavender isn’t for you try Ella’s Chocolate Mousse, Rosie Rose or Ginger and Lemon soaps. £4.50 each. For stockists visit www.ellasallnatural. com or call 01263 711563 Fresh as a Daisy Cleanser - Ethica Skincare A natural cleanser is so important at this time of the year as it will prepare your skin for that muchneeded moisturiser. This cleanser from Ethica

Skincare will gently remove make up and contains green tea — a powerful antioxidant — to help keep your skin looking fresh and clear. From £8.50 www.ethicaskincare.com Orange Lip Balm – Aroma Natural Cold weather and windy conditions can leave your lips feeling dry and chapped. Protect them from the elements with this lip balm from Aroma Natural. It’s full of moisturising ingredients such as shea butter to leave your lips feeling soft. £4.50 from www.aromanatural.co.uk

WINTER SKINCARE TIPS • Drink plenty of water – it’s so easy to forget to drink enough when it’s chilly outside. • You still need an SPF – just because the sun isn’t hot, doesn’t mean those UV rays aren’t damaging your skin. Choose a moisturiser or foundation with SPF 15 or greater. • Moisturise more - cold winds and central heating are bound to dry out your skin so make sure you moisturise regularly. NORTH NORFOLK LIVING WINTER 2014

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Food News Cley Windmill Wine and Dine! At a recent visit to Cley Windmill for a ‘wine and dine’ treat, our evening started on a fine footing with views over the wonderful reed beds of Cley Marshes as we got out of our cars. This pleased our guests Sarah and Rachel from Pinkfoot Gallery in Cley and Duncan, owner of Wildsounds, naturalist bookshop in Salthouse. We were also treated to a ‘murmuration’ of hundreds of starlings as they wheeled around over our heads. Dining in Cley Windmill is a delight. Great care has been taken to retain many of the original features and we were greeted in the glorious round reception room with a roaring log fire, comfortable sofas and delicious canapés. We also had the opportunity to visit the balcony that runs round the Mill. Needless to say the view was spectacular! HarperWells Wine Merchant Brian Sullivan started us off with crisp sparkling white wine from Tasmania, his Jansz Premium Cuvee, ordered a case of these for Christmas Day! With our delicious and beautifully served main courses we were treated to several reds and I enjoyed the excellent Californian Pinot Noir from the DeLoach vineyard, light yet offering up a sophisticated depth of flavor. I also loved Brian’s choice of Californian Black Muscat Dessert Wine ‘Elysium’, perfectly matched up with our dessert. • Cley Windmill The Quay, Cley Next The Sea NR25 7RP Email: info@cleywindmill.co.uk Tel No: 01263 740209 www.cleywindmill.co.uk • HarperWells Wine Shop 01603 451098 30-32 Eaton Street, Eaton Village, Norwich, NR4 7LD email: shop@harperwells.com Web: www.harperwells.com Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. Closed Sunday and Monday

Cooking for Christmas with Mary Kemp On Wednesday 26th November the Creake Abbey Café and Food Hall are delighted welcome Mary an CreaketoAbbey Café andKemp Food for Hall evening of cookery demonstration. Mary, farmer’s wife and cookery writer is a passionate advocate of locally produced seasonal food; and her cooking and writing is based on using the finest and freshest local ingredients. Mary writes for The Norfolk Magazine, is a regular guest on BBC Radio Norfolk and organises cookery theatres across East Anglia. Contact Us Mary will 01328 730 399 be demonstrating her bookings@creakeabbeycafe.com fabulous recipes for “fool proof” www.creakeabbeycafe.com Just 3 minutes south of Burnham Market on the road to North canapés, dips and nibbles ideal for stress Creake. Norfolk, NR21 9LF freeNorth Christmas entertaining. Mary will use the AGA in the Café as part of her demonstration Doors open at 6:30pm. Following Mary’s demonstration, Gabriel’s Garden will demonstrate how to make a traditional Christmas door wreath using the Gabriel’s Garden Wreath Making Kit which is available to purchase on the night at £14.95. • Tickets cost £45 and include all canapés and drinks. Places are limited so please book asap! For BACS details please email hannah@creakeabbey.co.uk. Cheques payable to ‘Creake Abbey Trading’ and address to: Hannah Sole, Creake Abbey Trading, Creake Abbey, North Creake Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 9LF

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“I only opened the Tuscan Farm Shop in Burnham Market as a pop up, but is has proved so popular that it seems a pity to close it” says Wanda Djebbar the owner of a farm in Tuscany. Since mid August her shop, in the old Barclays Bank building, has been a magnet for those seeking artisan food products, produced either by Wanda or her friends and neighbours in and around the prestigious wine town of Montalcino, near Siena. Now that the shop is staying open until early January even more truly unusual Tuscan treats are arriving, such as fresh truffles (not chocolate ones!) marrons glace and olive oil bath products. These will be made into hampers, bespoke or themed, as well, doubtless, as finding their way into little selfindulgences for aficionados of the Tuscan Farm Shop! • Market Place, Burnham Market PE31 8HF

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This recipe for spiced aubergines does more than double duty, says our resident chef and cookery school proprietor, Na Hansell. Make it either layered with aubergine slices as a vegetable bake, or with the aubergine chopped as a vegetable side dish or even a pasta sauce

fresh mozzarella if you like. Bake in a preheated oven for 1015 mins until bubbling. This can be made ahead up to this point and chilled or frozen until needed. To cook, preheat an oven to 180C and bake from chilled for 20-30 mins or from frozen for 4050 mins. • To make a vegetable side dish or thick sauce for pasta, chop the aubergine as finely as you like and stir into the tomato mixture. Serve warm or cold. Spiced aubergine can be made ahead and chilled for 48 hours or so or frozen.

find that if I describe this as ‘vegetable’ rather than ‘aubergine’ bake or sauce, then it is usually received much better by my family. It’s a really versatile recipe and works well as a dip and also as a filling for some filo pastry samosas or puff pastry bites. It’s handy too for anyone with a restricted diet as it is gluten free, dairy free (without the optional mozzarella for the bake version), egg and nut free and has a pretty low GL value. Nearly all of the ingredients are store cupboard, so all you need to do is pick up an aubergine and you’re ready to go.

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Cats and dogs! Companion animal behaviourist and trainer David Brice brings cats into the equation

t’s not often I get asked to write about cats; however, whilst I don’t generally work with cats unless specifically asked to by a vet, I do have to give advice about cats fairly often in relation to them living with dogs. Unfortunately in some cases, the cat is the one that suffers when dogs are involved in the family group. Not always of course, some owners prepare everything so the cat feels safe and secure and is perfectly happy. Also some dogs, are quite frankly brilliant with cats, although in the main, these are the dogs that were brought up with older cats in the house from when they arrived as eight week old puppies. So if you have dogs and cats, what can you do to prevent bullying, chasing, or worse full on attacks on your cat? In many cases management plays a huge part, the cat needs safe dog free areas; they need a room where they can toilet in peace (which avoids certain distasteful doggy traits), where they can have food left down without the dog eating it (it’s bad for dogs anyway) and scratching posts to leave their scent. Scent is important to a cat and any place that smells of them is in effect safe – so a dog free room is actually quite important even if the cat and dog get on. The cat also needs escape routes, high places are good, build staging up the walls (wall mountable cat ‘cradles’ are available) so they can climb out of the way and put a child gate on the bottom stair so the cat can get through and the dog can’t follow them. And if your dog likes playing chase, then give them other targets for this behaviour and also lots and lots of mental stimulation; preferably in line with breed related behaviour. Unfortunately, sometimes dogs are introduced to the household and it is obvious that the cat is really suffering and stressed all of the time. Maybe this is when you need to consider the impact of the new arrival and put the welfare of the cat first? • For behaviour consultations or training contact David by email at info@db-dogbehaviour.co.uk or call 07788 857 092

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ACTIVITIES

A Walk on the Wild Side! We asked international poet, author and North Norfolk resident Kevin Crossley-Holland for his favourite local winter walk. He replied with this poem, written especially for North Norfolk Living! “Rime, and the saltmarsh crusty, and the mud tough and knobbly - give me these, anywhere beneath the flight paths of our glorious colonies of pink-footed geese”:

Max Angus Gathering Pinkfeet, Burnham Grapevine Gallery 01328 730125 www.burnhamgrapevine.co.uk

They’re back! Back from the capes of Greenland, and Spitzbergen, Iceland, their ranks ragged, frosty-grey arrowheads and groups of outliers in wavering lines. What is it so tugs at the heart? Sheer wonder it has happened again – the same geese, these same acres – and, crick-necked on our doorsteps, the sudden surge of wild longings? Is it their conversation, so scratchy, terse, insisting nothing is easy on earth? Their fierce delight, rounding on a field of waste potatoes, barley stubble – or our own, knowing good times lie ahead? • Kevin’s new collection of poems, The Breaking Hour, will be published by Enitharmon next year.

Rachel Lockwood sketching the Freshes

“Rain or shine, the beach at Snettisham is hard to beat,” says Amanda Oldfield.

“The Coast Path from “But for me, it’s always been particularly special during the Autumn. And, if I’m wrapped up enough, throughout the Winter, too! I love nothing more than walking our beautiful Cley to Blakeney, rescue labrador, Willow, along the beach, watching the pink-footed geese and if I’m lucky, being warmed with a brew, along the way!” across the Freshes is • Amanda is the co-founder of The Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Company www. wroughtironandbrassbed.co.uk, 01485 542516. my favourite winter walk,” says local artist Rachel Lockwood: Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve has a policy “I walk every day, especially in the warmer months, when the weather lets me out of my studio to paint in the open air. I have a few favourite locations, but the walk I do regularly and have grown to love is the one out of my back door. “I live above the Pinkfoot Gallery in Cley; every morning I draw the curtains, look to the sky and the vast reedbeds disappearing into the horizon. This is my favourite walk. It takes me over the River Glaven (always check for the otter) and onto the coast path towards Blakeney. I pass cows grazing, cruising marsh harriers, tumbling lapwings, stock still herons in ditches, hundreds of grazing geese in the winter, white egrets dotted across the fresh-water laden fields and the ever present cry of the redshank and the bubbling calls of curlews.” • www.pinkfootgallery.co.uk

of making walking and access to nature as easy as possible. This is why Lin Murray loves the gently meandering boardwalks that guide you through this lovely Wensum valley fen and Alder Carr. ‘The way that the nice wide boardwalks Enjoying the meandering have been designed is so that you can never boardwalks at Sculthorpe Moor quite see round the next bend; it’s a lovely surprise when you get there! You also walk though lots of different habitat from woods to reedbeds, riverside to wet meadow. There are lots of seats, benches and hides to break up the walk for those that need a little rest now and then and wheelchair users and those with buggies will find the reserve pretty much access all areas.’ • For more information go to www. hawkandowl.org/sculthorpe or call 01328 856 788

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

The Wildlife Garden in Winter We all love watching the birds visiting our feeders in the winter, and it is certainly hard to beat the antics of Great and Blue Tits, Chaffinches and Goldfinches. There is, however, a whole lot more going on out of sight of the kitchen window, and you can do a lot to provide food and shelter - the basic requirements for life - for a whole host of creatures. Simon and Anne Harrap of Natural Surroundings explain how

ry not to be too tidy in the garden. Do not cut everything to the ground in one go (the dead stems provide a home to many overwintering insects), and leave heaps of leaves and sticks in odd corners. These also provide shelter for insects and other creepycrawlies, and are great places for Blackbirds, Wrens and Dunnocks to rummage. Compost heaps and leaf mould are similarly hospitable. Food does not stop at suet, peanuts and sunflower hearts. With a bit of planning you can have fruit available for thrushes and Blackbirds through the winter. Several varieties of Crab Apple and Cotoneaster do not ripen until January or February, and one of our great favourites is the Medlar. Lovely camellia-like white flowers in spring, great autumn colours and then those strange fruits in November and

December – edible once softened or ‘bletted’ by the frost. With our uncertain climate bees and other insects are easily tempted out of hibernation. Make sure they have something to eat by planting winter-flowering shrubs. Mahonias give great winter colour (and ours is a favourite with Blue Tits, which peck the yellow flowers to pieces), while Winter Honeysuckle Lonicera x purpusii and Christmas Box Sarcococca spp have lovely scented flowers. Snowdrops are almost a cliché, but have you noticed that their flowers only open widely when it is warm? Early-flowering crocuses are also a favourite with early spring bees, as are Hellebores and Pulmonarias, and have you seen ‘Bayfield Blue’, a hybrid comfrey Symphytum? This lovely plant may be unique to Natural Surroundings and like all the comfreys, is beloved of bees. If you are looking to buy native trees, shrubs

and plants, visit our ‘Plant Shop’ at The Wild Flower Centre at Natural Surroundings • Natural Surroundings Bayfield Estate, Near Glandford, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7JN anne@norfolkwildgardens.co.uk

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MOTORING

Be prepared Last winter we were lucky with hardly a sign of frost or snow to worry us. But we may not be so lucky this winter, says our motoring correspondent, Brian Vertigen, who shares his tips for winterising your motor

ehicles can so easily get stuck in snow, ice or mud. Breakdown organisations say that more than half the cars that get stuck in snow could have been avoided if they had been fitted with winter tyres. Most northern Continental countries insist that winter tyres are fitted during the winter months. Driving a SUV with 4x4 drive is not necessarily the complete answer. Accidents involving SUVs with summer tyres on icy roads are often worse than standard saloons because they are heavier. So make sure your car is fit for winter driving. As well as winter tyres, check lights, wiper blades, coolant and screen wash. But what is most likely to fail in the cold is your battery. Car batteries tend to last five years so get it checked now at the local garage. If the car is diesel, it will need a more powerful battery to crank it up. Non-starting cars are mainly due to batteries and this is the number one cause of winter breakdowns. The top ten winter breakdowns logged by Green Flag are: battery failure, minor accidents, tyres/ wheel problems, electrical, mechanical, drive system, cooling system, keys locked in the car or stolen/lost, misfuelling or running out of fuel and broken cables. Aim to have a 50-50 mix of anti-freeze in your radiator and remember the screen wash will need strengthening. Finally donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget yourself. A winter kit in the car in case of emergencies should include a hi-vis vest, snow shovel, foil blanket, torch, tow rope, warning triangle, and a few snacks to help you keep warm while waiting for assistance. And finally check that the mobile phone is fully charged. Happy safe motoring in 2015!

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ACTIVITIES

A helping hand as time goes by Fiona Hewitt – a Director at Hayes and Storr Solicitors describes some of the services they offer to their more elderly clients

orth Norfolk is a great place to live and it is not surprising that many people choose to retire here. Its relative remoteness is part of its charm, but also has occasional drawbacks, particularly if friends and family are far away at times when you need extra help. At Hayes and Storr we have a large Private Client department, covering all aspects of ‘private client’ law, including wills and probate, powers of attorney and Court of Protection applications, tax, trusts and claims against estates. We encourage all our clients to have a valid will in place, as well as Lasting Powers of Attorney to deal with the possibility that you may not be able to deal with your own affairs in the future. As people get older, it becomes increasingly important to make sure that all their legal affairs are up to date. However, we know that in many cases, older people have other practical concerns, which also need to be addressed. An important part of our Private Client department is our ‘Elderly Client’ team, consisting not only of specialists in the law, but also a pastoral visitor and care assessor, a benefits adviser, and a number of administrative assistants. As well as legal advice we can assist you in many other ways, so if you have no friends or family in the area with the time or ability to help, our aim is to ‘fill the gap’ for you. For example, you might need us to: • Find a carer, cleaner, gardener or handyman for you • Find someone to take you shopping • Help you to manage your bank accounts and bills • Arrange for your pets to be looked after if you need to go into hospital • Advise you on your entitlement to care and benefits • Help you find suitable residential care and assist with the practicalities of moving. Where appropriate we will also refer you to other organisations that can give you help and support. If you think we may be able to help, we would be happy to see you at one of our six offices, or arrange a home visit to come and meet you. “This article aims to supply general information, but it is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort is made to ensure that the law referred to is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead. However no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy. Always seek our specific advice.” • If you require advice on this matter please contact Fiona Hewitt at our Fakenham office on 01328 863231. If you require advice on any other legal matter please contact us by telephone 01328 863231 or by email law@hayes-storr.com

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WA R M I N G T H E H E A RT O F YO U R H O M E

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Christmas Decorations from £6

Original Noel Block Decorations: £28

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