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MAY 2013

Welcome

50 33 5 đƫFIVE THINGS TO DO If you only do ﬁve things in Bury this month – make it these 6-9 đ NIGHTLIFE We’ve got the low-down on after-hours fun this month 11-13 đ ARTS & CULTURE Bit of a culture vulture? Whet your whistle with our pick of exciting arty goings-on in town this month 14-15 đ SUFFOLK OPEN STUDIOS Take a peek inside the workspaces of artists across the county in Suffolk Open Studios: here’s our guide to the event 17 đ WHITSUN FAYRE Edition looks forward to the much-loved annual event, letting you know what’s in store for this year’s Fayre 19 đ FAMILY A pick of the top family friendly activities around the county this month 20-21 đ LISTINGS A comprehensive guide to events in Bury and the surrounding area for May 22 đ COMPETITION This month we’re giving away £250 worth of sweet treats from Hotel Chocolat! 24-25 đ FOOD NEWS Get your tummy rumbling with our round-up of gastronomic goings-on in Bury and the surrounding area 27 đ REVIEW This month our editor falls for the charms of a local favourite: The Angel Hotel 29 đ FOOD COLUMN It’s a versatile dinner staple

that our food writer can’t get enough of. This month Alex delivers an ode to pesto 30-33 đ RECIPES We serve up a duo of perfect pesto recipes, plus we’ve got a delicious dessert idea for you to try out 34-35 đ FIVE OF THE BEST Jennifer hits the town to discover where you can get the best cocktails in Bury 37 đ INDIE OF THE MONTH This month we head over to Turkish barbers Celik’s Mensroom to ﬁnd out what makes them so popular

May is a great month for Bury. We’ve got the ever-popular Whitsun Fayre from 26-27, which h sees foodie producers from acrosss the region selling their wares at a huge farmers’ market, along with craft stands, a plant market and a mini farm to enjoy. For two days, the Traverse will also be transformed into a beach – fingers crossed for some tropical weather! There’s also the annual celebration of the arts that is the Bury Festival, which runs from the 16-19 May. It may be slightly shorter than usual, but there’s still a packed schedule on the cards, ranging from film screenings of cult flicks at the Abbeygate Picturehouse, live music at the Abbey Gardens and orchestral performances at the cathedral to the Greene King beer and food festival, ghost walks and loads more – turn to page 11 to read our highlights. We’re also looking forward to Suffolk Open Studios, which kicks off on the first weekend of June. If you’re a fan of the arts, this opportunity to see inside artists’ workspaces, ask them questions and even commission original artworks, is unmissable. We’re giving away £250 worth of chocolate too, which can’t be bad! Enjoy the issue and see you next month.

38-40 đ FASHION Esme Benjamin highlights her top style picks for men and women 43 đ INDIE PICKS We round up our favourite fashion pieces from Bury’s local independent retailers 44-45 đ BEAUTY Charlotte and Daisy demonstrate how to go from desk to danceﬂoor in doublequick time 47 đ WELLNESS Boost your wellbeing with tips, ideas and guidance from local experts 50-57 đ INTERIORS Get the kitchen of your dreams with the help of our interiors specialist Emily Brooks

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NEWS

Things to do this month 1

The Old Cannon

It’s a busy month over at the Old Cannon Brewery, kicking off with a Brew Yard Farmers’ Market on the ﬁrst day of the month, followed by a special Thai night on 7 May, when they’ll be serving up a delicious three-course ree-course Thai banquet prepared by Thai chef Som. They’ve also launched a new menu for spring, which includes handmade Thai spring rolls and seasonal Thai curry, along with British favourites like sardines, local smoked trout and potato hash, plus a beautiful range of fruit and dairy ice creams from Manor Farm in Thurston and Alder Carr Farm in Needham Market. They’re running a special ‘gig grub’ promotion to tie in with the Bury Festival too, where you can get yourself a free pint of Old Cannon Beer (or house wine) when having a meal if you present a Bury Festival ticket stub. www.oldcannonbrewery.co.uk

2 Discover Victorian Bury Enjoy tea, cake and a slice of history on a guided walk through Bury’s beautiful town centre on 5 May. The 19th century saw major changes occur in the town, both architecturally and socially, and during the reign of Queen Victoria the population of Bury St Edmunds almost doubled. As the town boomed, so too did disorderly behaviour, and there were certain streets you simply did not venture down… On this walking tour, you’ll discover the dark side of Bury – not to mention ﬁnd some great cakes! Tickets are available from the tourist information centre for £10 (free for children, who just pay for refreshments). Starts 2pm from the tourist information centre. www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk

Wine and produce tastings Every Friday between 5 and 8pm at the picturesque Gallery Highwaymans in Risby, you can taste some great local produce whilst admiring the fantastic array of artworks. There’ll be local cheeses to try, plus a range of lovely wines and ciders, Hedgerow Cordials and Suffolk Honey, with descriptions of each and details of where to ﬁnd them. Entry is £10 per person. www.thegalleryhighwaymans.co.uk

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From 16 until 19 May, Bury will play host to a huge festival of the arts, taking place at various locations around the town. There really is something for everyone at this four-day local event: from ﬁlm and theatre to street entertainment, walks and music workshops. We especially like the look of the Greene King Beer and Food Festival and the Bury Songwriting Competition Final – always packed with promising local talent (turn to page 11 for our full festival highlights). www.buryfestival.co.uk

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Take the family for a day out at the Suffolk Show, taking place on 29 and 30 May at Trinity Park, Ipswich. The county’s largest agricultural and countryside show, with 700 trade stands expected, it brings together the best of living, working and holidaying in Suffolk and offers an action-packed day out for all. Take a wander through the rows of beautifully decked-out arts and crafts markets, clothes stands and gardening stalls; pick up some delicious locally produced food or watch a cookery demonstration; and don’t forget the muchfamed Shetland Pony Grand National. Showjumping and other equestrian events will take place throughout the day too, and there’ll be plenty more animals of all shapes and sizes to marvel at. There’ll also be motorbike stunt shows, street acts and other entertainment, while Thurlow Champness (Bury’s expert independent jewellers, who will also have a stand selling contemporary silver jewellery and top brands), will be engraving all the Suffolk Show trophies handed out on the day. Adult tickets are £18, and a family ticket is £40. www.suffolkshow.co.uk

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NIGHTLIFE SUNDAY BURLESQUE AT SO BAR The hip town centre drinking spot will be transformed into a sultry burlesque boudoir when it hosts its first Sunday Burlesque night on 5 May. They’ve secured the glamorous Scarlet Cuffs for your evening’s entertainment (as seen on Britain’s Got Talent and Come Dine With Me), who’ll be demonstrating her crowdpleasing routines. With class, humour, a glint in her eye and the silhouette of a golden-era Hollywood starlet, this red-headed wonder has taken her ostrich feather fans and finery to some of London’s top burlesque nightspots, supper clubs and speakeasies. Her signature showpieces include the Nude Fan Dance, Love Machine, Domestic Goddess and the Sing and Fling – which features a memorable version of Disney classic The Bare Necessities, with added East End charm. The So Bar Burlesque club will be a monthly event from now onwards – taking place on the first Sunday of every month. Tickets are £5 and doors are open from 7pm. www.facebook.com/sobarbse

TTHE DEVIL’S KITCHEN COLLECTIVE The Devil’s Kitchen Collective is a unique not-for-proﬁt club run by musicians, retired artists and live music lovers. They host regular pop-up music events in Bury, showcasing a fantastic array of jazz and blues acts, serving up great grub and generally showing people a good time. Sarah Gillespie is the star of this month’s slot, which takes place on 4 May at The Unitarian Meeting House on Churchgate Street. Described as “very much a talent to watch” by Time Out magazine, this bluesy balladeer reveals hints of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and The Velvet Underground in her songs, which have also had The Guardian singing her praises. Expect a gypsy, vaudeville vibe, performed with passion. Also serving up some musical treats will be Thy Last Drop, who describe their style as ‘Victorian murderpunk meets vagabond folk’. Intrigued? We are! There’s also a French-inspired street food style menu on offer, which will be served just before the music starts – all dishes are £5. Tickets are £13, £8 under 18s. www.thedevilskitchencollective.co.uk

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THE MILKMAID FOLK CLUB Catch up on a variety of local musical talent, courtesy of the Milkmaid Club this month. On 3 May, singer Sara Grey and guitarist Kieron Means will be performing their old-time cowboy songs and goldrush ballads, with support from progressive folk band Two Coats Colder. Tickets are £8/£10. On 19 May, hear Willie Nelson inspired State of the Union and folk stalwart Andy Wall, whilst on 17 May, it’s Local Artists’ Night: a great chance for local musicians and singers to perform in front of an audience and hear who else is out and about in the local music scene. Performers are asked to bring along three or four songs or poems, no longer than 15 minutes in total. You’ll have use of the venue’s PA system and lighting, so just bring yourself and whatever else you need. Starts 8-8.15pm, entry £2/£3 (free for performers). www.milkmaidmusic.co.uk

Bury Fringe All-dayer Previously a fortnight-long event in May, the Bury Fringe Festival – as of the start of 2013 – has evolved into a year-round series of projects and performances. The Fringe includes everything from comedy and music to theatre, visual arts, ﬁlm, educational workshops, productions and much more, and this volunteer-run group is currently formulating a packed schedule of fresh events. Up this month, in association with Washing Machine and Toonteen Indus Industries, Bury Fringe is hostin hosting an all-day music extra extravaganza at The Hunter Club Club, which features more than 30 acts, a performing across thre three stages on 4 May. The even event kicks off at midday, run running through until 11pm, and features psychedelic roc rockers Pale Fires, grunge/ punk/hip hop outﬁt Scare pu Th The Normals, plus up-andco coming singer-songwriter Le Lewis Mokler. There will also be performances from the lilikes of The Wilsons, Jon H Hart, Hard Actors and many m more, plus a few surprises. E Entry is £7, or £6 under 18s. w www.hunterclub.org.uk

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Two The diversity of characters from a typical Suffolk pub provides the inspiration for Two, a new play by Jim Cartwright, being performed at The Guildhall in Bury St Edmunds on 4 May. Over the course of one evening, two actors will embody a range of different locals and reveal insights into the lives of the colourful pub regulars. This awardwinning play is brought to us by Spinning Wheel Theatre, supported by Bury St Edmunds’s Theatre Royal. Tickets at £7/£9 can be bought from the Theatre Royal box office, and the performance starts at 7.30pm. This performance is signed, but there are others taking place at The Maltings, Ely on 1 May and Jubilee Centre, Mildenhall on 3 May, which are not. www.spinningwheeltheatre.com

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LEESTOCK LeeStock Music Festival returns for another great weekend of music at Melford Hall Park. This hugely popular annual event, which has been running since 2006, is held in memory of local boy Lee Dunford, who passed away in 2006 after a four and a half year battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Lee’s friend, Adam Tozer describes the festival as “a great and positive thing to come out of such a tragedy as losing Lee. It’s such a ﬁtting testament to the guy, as he loved music and socialising.” The two-day festival has previously seen headliners such as Wheatus and

Brian Cox’s band D:Ream, (yep, the ones responsible for Things Can Only Get Better, famously used as Labour’s campaign song in 1997). On the bill for this year’s event, which takes place over the weekend of 25 and 26 May, are Toploader, whose back catalogue includes the hits Dancing in the Moonlight and Achilles Heel, and 1990s indie heroes Space, famous for such songs as Avenging Angels and The Ballad of Tom Jones. Other acts include John Power (the frontman for Cast) and Mark Morriss, erstwhile lead singer of The Bluetones. There will also be appearances

by Violet Bones, The JellyCats, This Boy Wonders, and plenty more across the weekend-long festival, which raises money for the Willow Foundation, a charity organisation for seriously ill 16to 40-year olds. Tickets are £30 for the full weekend ticket, with camping available for an additional £14 at the Willowmere Caravan and Camping Park which is located just a couple of miles away. www.leestock.org

The Apex Over 30 years and 30 albums later, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes are still playing their way across the world with their own brand of no-holds-barred rock ’n’ roll. As well as a legion of dedicated fans, they have dozens of classics and a record, Hearts of Stone, which Rolling Stone called one of the “top 100 albums of the 70s and 80s”. They play The Apex on 3 May (8pm, £22.50 adv). On 9 May, Curtis Stigers presents Up Close and Personal, an evening of stories and music from all his albums. Curtis Stigers shot to international fame with his worldwide hits, I Wonder Why and You’re All That Matters To Me. This is a rare opportunity to see and hear him performing in a stripped-back acoustic setting (7.30pm, £22.50). The highlight of the folk calendar has to be the arrival of pin-up Seth Lakeman (left), on 23 May. Seth is part of a wave of musicians helping to bring folk music into the 21st century. Singer, songwriter and virtuoso ﬁddler, Seth has released six highly acclaimed albums, including Tales from the Barrel House – a heady mix of footstomping, singalong tunes and tender ballads (8pm, £17/£19). www.theapex.co.uk

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ARTS & CULTURE

ARTS & CULTURE We explore the arts and culture scene in Bury St Edmunds, showcasing some of the many exciting exhibitions and projects taking place around the town, as well as highlighting the local artists and events to look out for

BURY FESTIVAL 2013 This month sees a huge celebration of the arts in Bury, with a packed schedule of events taking place around the town from 16-19 May. From music, theatre and film to exhibitions, walks, talks and more, there's something for all tastes. Here's our pick of the bunch.... YOUTH PROM IN THE PARKS An afternoon of music at Abbey Gardens for all the family with performers including the West Suffolk Youth Orchestra, West Suffolk Youth Wind Band and West Suffolk Youth Big Band. 16 May, 5.30pm, £5, £3 under 16s NOISES OFF A classic farce, Noises Off by Michael Frayn, starring Michael Caine, follows a shambolic theatre troupe as it rehearses for opening night, though their play is increasingly overshadowed by the petty rivalries and dramas going on backstage. 17 May, 6pm, Abbeygate Picturehouse, £5.50-£9.50 KINGS OF POP: THE LEGEND CONTINUES A world-renowned Michael Jackson tribute, Navi performs the hits of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 in the Abbey Gardens on 17 May, along with a live band and dancers (7.45pm, £10-£18). We've teamed up with TICKETS The Hearing Care Centre to give away a pair of tickets. To enter, head to k buryedition.co.uk

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BURY SONGWRITING COMPETITION FINAL A chance to see some of the region’s hottest up-and-coming musical acts at the Unitarian Meeting House on 17 May. Previous performers include the likes of Nick Lowe and Ed Sheeran – both of whom hail from Bury – and the standard is always sky high. Last year’s winner, The Façade, will also perform. 7.30pm, £6 adv from the Masons Arms/£7 on the door. STREET THEATRE Enjoy four hours of street theatre in the glorious grounds of the Abbey Gardens from 11am on 18 May. Free entry.

of Bury, pointing out the secrets and stories associated with these dynamic, passionate poets. £5-£8

BURY BUSK Following the success of the format over the past three years, a host of local musicians will take to the streets of Bury to raise money for charity ch on 18 May at various locations lo in and around the to town centre.

VERDI REQUIEM Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Verdi’s birth, Bury Bach Choir & Nayland Choir will unite to create a stunning performance of one of the composers' much-loved operas at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. 18 May, 8pm, £10-£23 (under 25s)

R RAMBLE WITH THE R ROMANTICS Following F three successful y years of sell-out Shakespeare w walks, in 2013 you’re i invited to Ramble with t Romantics on 18 May. the Meeting at the Theatre Royal, t self-guided tour takes this you through the streets

STACEY KENT The celebrated jazz musician returns to the festival for another year, playing new material from her forthcoming album, plus plenty from her awardwinning back catalogue at The Apex on 19 May. 8pm, £5-£18 For the full festival programme, visit www.buryfestival.co.uk

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dscape II (Pink) Judges Awardee 2013 Lan James Stradner, 2012

Ashton KCJ Awardee 2013: A Century of Change (Michael J Wiggins, 2012)

SUFFOLK SHOWCASE Work by artists from around the county is currently being displayed at Smiths Row as part of the Suffolk Showcase, celebrating local artistic talent. The event seeks to give a boost to up-and-coming new artists as well as recognise longstanding contributors to the Suffolk art scene. As such, two awards have been handed out, the ﬁrst going to James Stradner for his digital print Landscape II (Pink). Hailing from Bury St Edmunds, James is studying Fine Art and History at Goldsmiths, University of London. He says: “I always look forward to Suffolk Showcase, it’s great to be showing here again and I’m really grateful to have won the award; it’s an important platform, especially for younger artists.” A second award went to Sudburybased Michael Wiggins for his intricate ink drawing, A Century of Change. “Suffolk Showcase continues to highlight the breadth and depth of artistic talent in the county,” says Niki Braithwaite, director of Smiths Row. “Once again we are pleased to have found exciting new talent as well as having an opportunity to show the work of Suffolk’s more established artists.” The exhibition continues until 8 June, and admission is free. Many of the works are for sale, giving visitors the opportunity to support their local artists. Come along and be inspired – perhaps your work will be on the walls next year.

WATERCOLOURS CLASS Rosie Copeland is starting an Introduction to Watercolours course this month, from 7-29 May. For beginners, the four-week course will teach you how to get the best out of this delicate medium. Rosie will show you easy techniques as you paint a series of subjects, together as a class. The classes are 10am-12pm Tuesdays and 7-9pm Wednesdays. To book call 01284 761171. www.dennybrosshops.co.uk

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DISCOVER HISTORIC LAVENHAM Lavenham, famed for its medieval timber-framed buildings, is one of the prettiest of Bury’s satellite villages, and you might think that little has changed there in the last century or so. But photographs from the Guildhall Museum’s archive show that a lot of the town’s period buildings are lucky to have survived into the 21st century. The new Wealth of Old Beams Exhibition, from 13 May-2 June, gives an insight into the history of the 300 or so listed buildings still standing today. Admission is £4.45 for an adult ticket, £1.80 for children. Local history also comes to life at the Guildhall on 15 May, when the Guildhall manager will give a short talk over coffee and shortbread in the pretty tearoom, then lead you on a guided walk through Lavenham’s medieval streets. It’s a chance to discover some hidden gems you might not have spotted before. The tour costs £14 per person, starts at 10.30am and lasts around two hours. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lavenham-guildhall

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT ICKWORTH HOUSE Hone your photography skills at one of the county’s most beautiful settings on 12 May with a workshop by Going Digital at Ickworth House. This historic house gives photographers a chance to practice architectural, nature and portrait photography. If you’re a wannabe pro or just getting started, it's a great opportunity to learn more about the art of taking perfect pictures (£75).

ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE There’s a new exhibition at The Apex Gallery this month, which showcases some of the most exciting talent from the world of ﬁne art photography. Featuring work by Graham Portlock, Steve Stoddart, Scarlet Monahan, Penny Morgan, Dibs Dibley, Paul Cooklin and Ben Mathers, All The World’s A Stage covers a broad range of subject matters and photographic techniques, involving portraiture, satire and theatre, to name a few. The curator of the exhibit describes the varied work on display as being united by a common theme. “The images evoke elusive and surreal memories and fragments of the exotic and urbane; beauty in decay, social narrative and joy in the grandeur of the ‘world’s stage’ in breathtaking clarity.” This exciting exhibition challenges the viewer to look again at that which we take for granted. It’ll be at The Apex Gallery from 1-28 May 2013, open MondaySaturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am4pm. The exhibition’s open viewing on 3 May at 6.30pm is a free event and includes a complementary glass of wine. All are welcome. www.theapex.co.uk/gallery www.hadleyexhibitions.co.uk

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ARTS & CULTURE Anna Boon – Mixed media – Babergh

Melissa Hemmens – Printmaking – St Edmundsbury

Sue Eaton - Painting St Edmundsbury

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SUFFOLK Throughout June, more than 100 artists around Suffolk will open the doors of their studios to the public, providing a unique opportunity to enjoy the diverse creative talent that our county is home to rt fans, get excited, because next month sees the return of the fantastic Suffolk Open Studios – an opportunity to explore workspaces belonging to local artists and craftspeople and enjoy the wealth of creative talent our county has to offer. The event, which runs each Saturday and Sunday in June (1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23 and 29/30), will see more than 100 artists from across Suffolk opening the doors of their studios and workspaces to the public, giving you the chance to gain an insight into the creative process as well as view and interact with a varied range of artworks. The Open Studios concept was started by a group of artists in the 60s, with an avowed goal of ‘demystifying the world of art’, and it has since evolved into a national network of regional events. Artists working in all mediums are welcomed, and the

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Suffolk event is set to be as varied as ever, with work on display ranging from painting, printmaking, photography and drawing to ceramics, sculpture, glasswork, woodwork, jewellery and lots more. More informal than a gallery or traditional exhibition, Open Studios gives the public the chance to speak to artists about their work, learn more about the techniques and materials used and, in some cases, buy and commission original pieces. “I decided to get involved with Open Studios for the ﬁrst time this year as I believe it’s a great way of showing potential customers how and what is involved in the making of contemporary art and crafts,” says the Waveney-based Serena Hall, who will be showing her bright canvas paintings this year, as well as ceramic sculptures and some experimental works on paper. “I think people are interested in the thought processes an artist goes through,

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ARTS & CULTURE David Garrett – Photography – Suffolk Coastal

Amy Drayson – Painting – Ipswich

Serena Hall – Painting – Waveney

Catherine Allen – Glass work – Babergh

either by looking at their drawings and sketchbooks or by chatting to them personally. Visiting artists’ studios is the most interesting and enjoyable way of ﬁnding out how a piece of art is created… Personally, I love buying something that has been handmade and not mass produced and when you realise the work involved, it makes you appreciate it even more.” Rather uniquely, Serena is opening a new studio – in a former squash club. “The old changing rooms and shower block now make perfect screen-printing rooms. I did not have to change a thing! It’s an amazing space with very high ceilings and lots of white wall space for hanging work.” Also involved, for the seventh year running, is mixed-media artist Sue Eaton, who will be opening her studio in Sudbury. “I wanted the chance through the showcase exhibition to get my work seen by gallery owners and the general public,” explains

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Sue, who works primarily with pastels and paints. “Coming to my studio gives you the opportunity to see my work in progress, how I achieve the special effects which characterise my work and to view my original paintings, prints and cards which are all for sale.” As well as individual studios, there will be various ‘hubs’ to visit too: where a number of artists, perhaps united by common interests or techniques, display their work together to enrich the visitors’ experience. Open Studio Hubs are this year taking place at Gallery Highwaymans (painting, printing and mixed media), Antar Studio in Walpole (four artists who specialise in textiles) and The Hall in Kettlebaston (ceramics and painting), amongst others. To help you navigate the many studios, there are also Trails to take part in; where artists close to one another collaborate and open their workspaces on the same weekend, providing maps so that visitors

can move comfortably between one studio and the next. This year there are Trails in the Felixstowe and Suffolk Coastal region, Sudbury and Babergh, and the Shotley Peninsula and Babergh. Kicking off Suffolk Open Studios 2013 will be a mixed exhibition of members’ work at Blackthorpe Barn from 18 until 27 May (open 11am-5pm). At this showcase you will see paintings, sculpture, jewellery, photography, glass, ceramics, textiles and mosaics, giving you a little taster of all that’s to come. You’ll also be able to enjoy various demonstrations from contributing artists, purchase work and, of course, pick up your free copy of the SOS Directory, to help you decide which studios you want to visit next month. The directory will also be available in all libraries and tourist information offices throughout Suffolk. For more information and the event directory, see www.suffolkopenstudios.org

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LOCAL LIFE

WHITSUN FAYRE Bury St Edmunds will be bursting with life on 26 and 27 May when it invites musicians, street entertainers and traders of all kinds to set up stalls for a huge, town-wide street fayre

THE WHITSUN FAYRE IS A MUCH-LOVED annual event running from 10am until 4pm each day and a great opportunity to get out in the sunshine (hopefully!) and enjoy j y the many delights that Bury hass to offer. It takes place largely in the Buttermarket and Cornhill area of town and has received great feedback since expanding and introducing even more attractions two years ago. This year, it features a farmers’ market, offering local producers a chance to display and sell their wares; a plant market and mini farm, as well as arts and crafts stalls, clothing stalls, a face painter, magician and even a gravity defying stiltwalker, plus some brand new events for 2013. “The Fayre has been running for about 15 years,” says the event manager, Jackie Regan of Bid4Bury. “It started out mainly as a ﬂower market, but two years ago we re-launched it and added new attractions and stalls. It’s

always a really popular event – last year we had around 5,000 people in each day. “There’s something for all ages. The mini farm is always enormously popular; we had meerkats m and even penguins last year, and this year we are g going to have miniature pigs and pygmy goats… the lambs are gorgeous, and we have a miniature pony too. They’re all people friendly so you can stroke them,” adds Jackie. In Incidentally, the animals are bro brought in by a company which suppl supplies animals for ﬁlms and TV – so you might end up meeting a celebrity! “This year we’ve also hired a beach to go on the Traverse, which I think will be a big attraction, and there will be rides and fairground attractions too. We’ll also have a big farmers’ market at the car park, a world market and lots of local businesses are bringing gazebos so they can bring their products out onto the street.”

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Whitsun, meaning ‘White Sunday’, is the Christian festival of the Pentecost and traditionally fell on the seventh Sunday after Easter. It has a history of parades, pageants, community outdoor get-togethers and generally celebrating the coming of summer. For more information, visit www.burystedmundsfestivals.com

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FAMILY

FA MILY THEATRE ROYAL Opera and ballet isn’t just for grown-ups, as the Theatre Royal in Bury is proving this month. On 1 and 2 May, a dynamic performance of Alice in Wonderland comes to the stage, retelling the classic through the magic of dance (see online for prices and times). From 14 until 18 May meanwhile, the Bury St Edmunds Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society breathe new life into Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic operetta with an all-singing, all-dancing performance of Hot Mikado (tickets from £7; times online). Then, on 21 and 22 May, take the family

NIGHT AT At the Ancient House Museum in Thetford, Night at the Museum isn’t just a ﬁlm – it’s a reality. On the evening of 17 May, bring your torches along to this creepy, crooked house, which contains objects from Thetford’s past. You’ll meet olden-day people too, including the philosopher Thomas Paine and the Sikh hero Maharaja Duleep Singh, plus railway workers and rabbit warreners with their own tales to tell. The museum comes to life from 6pm until 9pm and tickets cost £5. www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

to The FireworkMaker’s Daughter, an explosive musical adventure based on Philip Pullman’s story. Using puppetry and song, it tells the story of the intrepid Lila, who wants to be a ﬁrework maker like her father. When he refuses to teach her, she runs away from home to discover the three gifts of ﬁrework making. With the help of her friends, Lila faces pirates, tigers and the terrifying Fire Fiend on her quest (see online for times and prices). www.theatreroyal.org

NURSERY RHYME Explore some of your favourite nursery rhymes on foot in a unique walking tour, taking place in Bury as part of the Bury Festival. Kicking off at 10.30am on 17 May, the walk will look into the history of nursery rhymes whilst linking their histories to Bury St Edmunds’s own past. Meet at the tourist information centre. £8 or £5 for under 25s. www.theapex.co.uk

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MAY DAY

There’s lots going on at Brockford Barn this half term, especially for older children who’ve outgrown playschemes and are ready for something a bit more challenging. The week kicks off with a jewellery making day (28 May, 10am-3pm), a fun design workshop on 29 May and an opportunity to make an electric, all-terrain vehicle from LASER-cut parts (then race them!) on 30 May. Rounding off the week’s activities is a musical instrument workshop where you design and make your own instrument, ending in a unique performance (31 May). Activities are suitable for 11- to 16-year olds and cost £30 per child. brockfordbarn.co.uk

A popular feast day since Tudor times, May Day is a celebration of the start of spring, and a chance to make merry with lots of music and dancing. See how it was done back in Henry VIII’s day at Kentwell Hall, where there’ll be all sorts of revelry across the weekend. Processions include ‘bringing in the tree’, a traditional Mummers’ play, plus lots of crafts to make, dances to dance and songs to sing. Over 100 Tudors – dressed in their traditional ﬁnery – will be taking part. (4-6 May, tickets £14.40/£10.80 children). www.kentwell.co.uk

GO PAINTBALLING Test your mettle at Combat Paintball in Thetford Forest. Here, the forest is transformed into a battleﬁeld complete with forts, tanks, tunnels and grenades for a high-octane adventure. All games are supervised by professional safety marshals, and junior paintballing is also an option for over 8s (these use paintballs that give e 60% less impact but still ﬁre over the same distance). Package prices from £21.99, or £9.99 pay as you play. www.combatpaintball.org

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WHAT’S ON A round-up of events in and around Bury St Edmunds for May

1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 May LADIES WHO LUNCH Time: 12-5pm Location: LP Price: £15 Description: Enjoy two glasses of wine and two main courses every Wednesday for just £15 at this hip restaurant/nightclub. lp-bar.co.uk

1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 May PUB QUIZ Time: 9pm Location: Dog & Partridge Price: £1 Description: Test your brainpower every Wednesday for the chance to win a cash prize (plus a pair of cinema tickets is up for grabs for the team in second place). facebook.com/thednp

NOCTURNAL NATURE CAMP OUT

Time: 8pm-9am Location: RSPB Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve Price: £8, £4 child, £6 per tent (breakfast £2pp) Description: Grab some friends or family for a night of camping under the stars and enjoying the scenery at this local beauty spot. rspb.org.uk/reserves

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ASPARAGUS FEAST Time: 11am-4pm Location: Burwash Manor, Barton Price: Free entry Description: A celebration of the mighty spears of spring, featuring cookery demonstrations, ﬁeld trips with the farmer, plenty of tastings and lots of family fun including miniature steam train rides. burwashmanor.com

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND Time: 7.30pm & 2pm Thurs Location: Theatre Royal Price: Tickets range from £8.50-£24.50 Description: Based on Lewis Carroll’s magical book, the Ballet Theatre UK present their dancebased interpretation that’s perfect for all the family. theatreroyal.org

STONHAM BARNS CAR BOOT SALE Time: 9am Location: Stonham Barns Price: Free entry Description: This traditional car boot sale is the perfect day out for the family as either a buyer or seller (Stonham Barns car boot sale is the cheapest car boot sale in Suffolk). visitsuffolk.com

FIRED WORKS Time: 10am-5pm Location: Blackthorpe Barn Price: £5/£4 Descriptions: An exhibition by potters, sculptors, glass workers, metal makers and more, who will be selling their work in this fantastic medieval location. ﬁredworksceramicsandglass. com

7 May

SMITHS ROW SURGERY Time: 10am-4pm Location: Smiths Row Price: £5/£3 students Description: This session offers a unique opportunity for budding artists to have their work critiqued by the Smiths Row team, and gain some useful tips and feedback. smithsrow.org

2 May ELVIS TRIBUTE Time: 8pm Location: The Dog & Partridge Price: Free entry Description: Elvis ain’t dead, he’s at The Dog & Partridge on 2 May! Head down for the best classic rock ’n’ roll night in town. facebook.com/thednp

4 May MARCH HARE COLLECTIVE Time: 10am-4.30pm Location: The Apex Price: Free entry Description: A pop-up shop and gallery of handmade crafts and art from local artists and makers promises an afternoon of treasures at The Apex. theapex.co.uk

4-6 May MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS Time: 11am-5pm Location: Kentwell Hall Price: £14.40, £10.80 child Description: Enjoy the Tudor’s favourite holiday at a themed celebration with processions, plays and pageantry. kentwell.co.uk

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GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY Time: 10am Location: Harveys Garden Plants Price: £17.50 Description: Marcus Harpur will lead a photography workshop for both occasional and advanced photographers, focusing on seasonal plants and ﬂowers. Includes coffee and home-made cakes in the Orchard Room. harveysgardenplants.co.uk

16 May

AN AUDIENCE WITH MICHAEL PARKINSON Time: 7.30pm Location: Theatre Royal Price: Tickets range from £15-£30 Description: Join Sir Michael Parkinson as he shares stories from his life and career from humble beginnings in Grimethorpe to TV royalty. theatreroyal.org

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Check out (and buy!) handmade art and crafts, like these C ccushions by The Beaded Garden, from the March Hare Collective o on 4 May, continue the arty theme with a visit to the Fired Works exhibition 10-12 May and step into Wonderland to meet Alice at e tthe Theatre Royal 1-2 May

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MURDER IN THE MUSEUM Time: 6-8pm Sat, 2-4pm Sun Location: Moyse’s Hall Price: £5 over 18s only Description: You can learn all about the murder at the Red Barn on the anniversary of this gruesome event, along with an exploration of local history, at the ever-so-atmospheric Moyse’s Hall Museum. moyseshall.org

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Time: Times vary Location: Across Suffolk, see website for full event details Price: Various Description: There's a packed programme of excursions throughout this three-week long festival, including walks at Ickworth, Lavenham and Sutton Heath, plus two stops in Bury. suffolkwalkingfestival.wordpress.com

18-19 May SAILING & CANOEING OPEN WEEKEND Time: 10.30am-4pm Location: Lackford Lake Price: Free entry Description: Enjoy a wide variety of water sport activities as SESCA welcomes the whole family to come and give sailing, canoeing and windsurﬁng a try. westsuffolksailing.org.uk

25-27 May KENTWELL THROUGH THE CENTURIES Time: 11am-5pm Location: Kentwell Hall Price: £14.40, £10.80 child Description: Explore a Medieval village, Tudor crafts, a Victorian house and a WWII camp all at one huge, fun-packed event. kentwell.co.uk

25 May HARMONICA WORKSHOP Time: 12pm Location: The Apex Price: £25 Description: An opportunity for complete beginners and improvers to gain instruction from a pro musician with 30 years’ experience of live performance. theapex.co.uk

26 May SUFFOLK PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Time: 4pm Location: The Apex Price: £12-£34 Description: A concert featuring the music of William Elgar and Vaughan Williams. theapex.co.uk

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STITCH ’N’ BITCH Time: 8pm Location: The Old Cannon Price: Free entry Description: The title says it all! Knitting and nattering club at a charming local pub. oldcannonbrewery.co.uk

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IREI J LIVE Time: 8pm Location: Graze Kitchen & Bar Price: £25 Description: Indulge in a four-course dinner with live entertainment from soul singer Irei J at Graze Kitchen & Bar on Angel Hill. Irei J, who has worked with Curtis Mayﬁeld and Lee Scratch Perry, will be performing smooth soul and reggae numbers. grazekitchenandbar.com

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Time: 11am-3.30pm Location: Ickworth House Price: £3 Description: Want to give Robin Hood a run for his money? Join the instructors at Ickworth House and learn to master the traditional sport of archery. nationaltrust.org.uk/ickworth

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COMPETITION

£250 WORTH OF WIN! LUXURY CHOCOLATE!

This month we’ve teamed up with Hotel Chocolat to give away a mouthwateringly delicious bundle of chocolatey treats worth nearly £250! ROP INTO ANY branch of Hotel Chocolat across the UK, and you’re guaranteed to be seduced by the stylish décor and vast array of luxurious sweet treats on display. The shelves are lined with meltin-the-mouth pralines, oozingly soft caramels, silky truffles and gleaming slabs of gourmet goodness. There are plenty of less traditional options on offer too: more adventurous chocolate connoisseurs will adore the cocoa cuisine range, which includes everything from penne cocoa pasta to cocoa-infused chilli olive oil and chilli chocolate chipotle. Sound tempting? This month Bury Edition has teamed up with Hotel Chocolat to give away a fantastic prize bundle

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worth almost £250. The lucky winner will receive the ‘Bliss Chocolate Hamper’ (worth £150), which is brimming over with pink champagne truffles, authentic drinking chocolate, ‘midnight mints’ and lots more. Also up for grabs is the Mini Chocolatier’s Table – an impressive 65-piece selection of chocolates that features gorgeous ganaches, perfect pralines, fabulous fruity recipes and plenty more (worth £98). To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, head to the Bury Edition website at www.buryedition.co.uk Hotel Chocolat have branches across the UK. For more info and to shop online, visit www.hotelchocolat.co.uk

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A monthly round-up of gastronomic goings-on in Bury and the surrounding area

Beer and Food Festival Greene King Brewery will, for the fourth year running, host its popular annual celebration of the region’s best produce at a bustling food and drink festival from 18 until 19 May. On offer will be an array of gastro delights including venison, beef, cheese, sausages, chutney, ice cream, whisky and, of course, Greene King’s own award-winning beers. Experts will be on hand to provide tutored tastings and beer masterclasses, and along with plenty to try and buy, there will be live music until 10pm on the Saturday. Entry is £4, free for under 16s. It takes place at the Westgate Brewery Gardens (18-19 May). www.buryfestival.co.uk

Risotto Masterclass Learn to make a fabulous risotto from scratch in a friendly, informal class with guidance from a top chef. Professionals will tell you the secret of a great risotto dish is top-quality stock, so you will start with a simple stock recipe before adding your rice and other seasonal ingredients. Because risottos are best enjoyed the moment they’re cooked, you’ll get to enjoy what you’ve made too – with a glass of wine. Then, for afters, you’ll be shown how to create your own delicious pud using rice ﬂour. The Risotto Masterclass is a new event for Carluccio’s, which is situated in the arc Shopping Centre. It costs £35 per person and takes place at the restaurant on 22 May (5.30-6.30pm). Customers receive a gift and selection of recipe cards to take home. www.carluccios.com

SUNDAY LUNCH AT VALLEY CONNECTION INDIAN CUISINE Take the whole family along for a Sunday Lunch with a twist at Valley Connection Indian Cuisine. The acclaimed restaurant on Church Street is known for its elegant and authentic Indian cuisine, presented beautifully and a million miles away from your usual takeaway korma or tikka masala. The Sunday lunch menu is just £9.95 to include a starter, main dish and side deal, and children under ten eat for free. It runs from 12-3pm. www.valley-connection.com

Murder Mystery Night Join in a night of myste mystery at Elveden Estate on 25 May (7.30pm start), where all the ingredients are in place for a night of intrigue and indulgence. Guests sts willl partak partake in a meeting of staff and shareholders at ‘Graze Brothers Department ent Store’ – and w with savage age cuts expecte expected in all departments, an evening of commercial cial carnage and revenge rre is on the he cards, bringing brin a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘shop ’til you ou drop’. A decadent de e-cour meal will be served, including devilled whitebait, 21-day hung ung mutton, mutto three-course kerel and a purple haze carrot, and desserts such as chocolate mousse se with wit cardamom mackerel shortbread, hortbread, and a mango and passion fruit soufflé. It’s to die for… (£39.95 95 per h head) www.elveden.com www.elveden

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MAISON BLEUE’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY MENU It’s one of the county’s best-loved ﬁne dining spots and this month, the awardwinning Maison Bleue on Churchgate Street is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Known for its exquisite French-inspired cuisine and delectable seafood offerings, the restaurant will be celebrating the landmark with a special menu that runs until 11 May. Dishes include glazed Isle of Man queen scallops, served with garlic butter; parsnip espuma and bread soldiers; poached roulade of lemon sole with brown shrimp, leek, basil

and sundried tomato sauce with green asparagus; and slow-cooked leg of rabbit accompanied by roasted butternut squash, oregano and veal reduction. The menu is available for lunch and dinner excluding Saturday evenings; prices start at £18.50 for a two-course lunch and run up to £32.50 for a three-course dinner. www.maisonbleue.com

CHAMPAGNE EVENING

Bring a friend to LP

Fancy an excuse to crack open the bubbles? You’re in luck because on 2 May, the George in Cavendish is hosting a Champagne Evening, where you can enjoy a five-course menu, plus a selection of superb champagnes for £50 per head. There will be experts on hand (including the producers of the George’s own house champagne) to guide you through the flavours, and dishes include lobster and crab ravioli, duck confit with rhubarb, plus strawberries, meringue and pepper tuille for dessert. www.thecavendishgeorge.co.uk

Every Tuesday you can treat a friend to a meal at Bury’s best pizza restaurant, LP, in Woolhall Street. They do a lovely selection of real pizzas, cooked to order in their traditional pizza oven. As well as pizzas, the two-for-one deal also covers pasta, burgers, salads and paninis, to eat in or take away. They’ve also got a tempting selection of wines and cocktails, if you fancy a midweek tipple. Head along between 12 noon and 9pm for a tasty Tuesday treat. www.lp bar.co.uk www.lp-bar.co.uk

SUNDAYS AT RAVENWOOD HALL Take the tradition of the Sunday pub lunch up a notch with a visit to the glorious Ravenwood Hall in Rougham. This spectacular Tudor mansion is home to a fabulous restaurant, which offers a Sunday stay and dine package that includes dinner, a room for the night and breakfast the next morning for £103.50 for two people – working out at just £51.75 per person. We reckon that’s pretty good value for a mini-break in the lap of luxury, surrounded by seven acres of beautiful English country gardens. Plus it’s just a 15-minute drive from Bury, making it über-convenient for a quick getaway at a moment's notice. www.ravenwoodhall.co.uk

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REVIEW BY NICOLA FOLEY

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THE ANGEL HOTEL This month, Nicola Foley enjoys a suitably heavenly stay at our town’s most famous hotel IVING IN BURY, you can’t help but notice the grand, ivy-clad façade of the Angel Hotel, sitting, as it does, in pride of place perched atop Angel Hill, overlooking the magniﬁcent Cathedral and Abbey Gardens. As locations for hotels go, they don’t come more perfect than this. The familiar exterior which greets the square out front is Georgian, but there has in fact been a coaching inn at this spot since the 15th century – and the hotel’s had some rather interesting visitors over the centuries. There’s been royalty (French King Louis Philippe was a fan) and a smattering of Hollywood stars too, including Angelina Jolie and Pierce Brosnan. A certain Mr Dickens was so enamoured with The Angel that he immortalised it with a reference in The Pickwick Papers. So, we knew we were in good company when we checked in one sunny Friday in April. Having been salivating over the restaurant’s menu online beforehand, my companion and I were ﬁzzing with anticipation about what was in store for us as we headed down to the candlelit buzz of the restaurant for dinner. The ‘Eaterie’ at The Angel, like everything else in the hotel, is chic, elegant and just a touch quirky. Settling into our seats and admiring the colourful artworks adorning the walls, we set about deciding what we wanted to eat – tricky, since every dish sounded pretty spectacular.

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The menu is effectively modern British, but with lots of interesting twists. Head chef Jason Scrimshaw, who took the reigns last October, is keen to offer a foodie experience like no other in the area. He’s big on excellent quality, locally sourced produce, seasonality, and offal – which appears in various guises on the menu. Under the waiter’s recommendation, I opted for the crab salad, which was artfully presented and utterly delicious. The flaky crabmeat was joined by a dollop of rich and creamy brown crab parfait and complemented perfectly by cubes of punchy blood orange jelly. My dining partner opted for the grilled quail dish to start. The subtle, delicately perfumed flavour of the meat was smartly paired with a salad containing bolder textures and flavours: ccrunchy fennel, bitter radicchio, and a hefty p portion of salty blue cheese. A fresh-tasting llemon, garlic and parsley dressing tied it all ttogether nicely. Onto the mains, where the standard of our meal was elevated from great to outstanding. m II’ve never been able to resist pork belly, and The Angel’s incarnation was one of the finest I’ve A ttried. The meat (from the Dingley Dell farm in Deben Valley) was exactly how pork belly ought D tto be: crisped on top and melt in the mouth ttender underneath. Braised fennel, flavoursome roasted tomatoes and gremolata provided an elegant accompaniment. On the other side of my table, my companion was happily devouring the lamb done three ways, which contained a pleasing array of tastes and textures, from the succulent rump and juicy cutlet through to the pillowy sweetbreads,

served with gnocchi, parmesan cream, silver onions and vibrantly hued rainbow chard. When it came to selecting something sweet, we couldn’t resist the Angel Dessert Plate. This smorgasbord of indulgence consisted of an ice cold shot of Italian liqueur limoncello, a mini saucepan containing a silky chocolate fondant, a handful of artisan chocolate truffles, a scoop of raspberry sorbet accompanied by chunks of honeycomb, an espresso coffee in a jug and, the pièce de résistance: a slice of crack pie. Inspired by a recipe from New York’s uber hip Momofuku bakery (which head chef Jason desribes as ‘foodie heaven’) this delectable little number was given its tongue-in-cheek name for being so downright moreish, and I can deﬁnitely vouch for the fact that The Angel’s rich, saltysweet version is just as addictive. Suitably sated, we toddled upstairs to our gorgeous suite. Waking in the morning to spring sunshine streaming through the window, a ﬂawless full English breakfast and a glorious view, there was only one word which sprang to mind: angelic. It’s sometimes easy to overlook the gems on your doorstep, but I can’t recommend a minibreak at The Angel highly enough. The service throughout was impeccable, with delightful attention to detail (which extended to a box of complementary doughnuts in our room), the food was delicious and innovative, and the surroundings sublime. We’re already planning our next visit. 3 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LT, 01284 714000, www.theangel.co.uk

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WORDS ALEX RUSHMER

PASTA

LA VISTA

esto was never a quick ﬁx for me in the way it was for my university compatriots. Rowers in particular, who required a near-constant supply of carbohydrates, would tuck into cauldrons of penne pasta covered with nothing more than a jar of supermarket pesto, shovelling the sludgy green mess into their hungry mouths with the same precision, speed and rate as they would heave an oar back and forth through the murky waters of the Cam. Pesto should have an inherent zingy freshness, almost a hint of spice and a bright, chlorophyll colour – all of these are dulled to the point of unpleasantness when it is stored in a jar on a supermarket shelf at ambient temperature for months. The cheesiness becomes overpowering and the sauce takes on a dull fustiness which is just plain unpleasant. Even as a wet behind the ears undergraduate, there was more than a hint as to the fussy sod I would become. Proper pesto on the other hand is a wonderful and balanced composition. A whiff of the exotic from fresh basil leaves; a

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Its subtle yet distinctive flavour makes pesto a colourful and versatile addition to a great variety of dishes. And this delicious sauce has Alex Rushmer under its spell

Pesto should have an inherent zingy freshness, almost a hint of spice and a bright, chlorophyll colour salty richness from finely grated parmesan; peppery spice from good olive oil and a tiny bite of texture from pine nuts, or even, as I prefer, almonds, create a truly harmonious unit. Before accusations of perfectionism fly in my direction I shall state that it needn’t necessarily be homemade – Limoncello, the Italian deli par excellence on Mill Road, makes one of the finest pestos (or should that be pesti?) this side of Genoa with a few excellent variations on the classic recipe, including a paesano pesto which comes with a bonus hit of chilli and a vegan red pepper version sans cheese. However, as a chef, it’s only natural that I find myself heading down the homemade route which is really the only true guarantee of being able to chow it down at its absolute peak of freshness. You can chop everything by hand or pound it down to the correct consistency using a pestle and mortar but a food processor does speed up the whole

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affair in a significant way. Once you’ve mastered the basics you can freestyle to your heart’s content, replacing each ingredient with an alternative depending on what you have to hand or what is in season. Pecorino, an Italian ewe’s milk cheese made primarily in Sardinia, is a great alternative to parmesan, and walnuts add a pleasing bitterness. Rocket leaves are a personal favourite and have the added benefit of being considerably cheaper than basil, allowing you to bulk out your yield at little extra cost. For the slightly more adventurous, try using young, fresh nettle tops which are particularly good at this time of year. Blanch the leaves first in boiling water for 90 seconds before shocking in ice cold water to negate their sting. Squeeze out as much water as you can before proceeding in the usual fashion and you should end up with a fresh and grassy version of this stone cold classic sauce.

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You just can’t beat a good dollop of pesto, this month Alex Rushmer shares his secret recipe...

Basil & rocket pesto FINALLY, AFTER MUCH experimentation, this is the version of pesto that I’ve hit upon as a personal favourite. It’s a little offpiste but all the better for it. The key to tempering the bitterness which can sometimes be present is to only add the olive oil right at the end so the mixture doesn’t bruise in the food processor.

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Step-by-step guide 1. Blitz the almonds in the food processor until they are halfway between chunks and dust – too coarse and they will dominate texturally, too ﬁne and they will thicken the sauce to an unpleasant sludginess.

2. Add the cheese, rocket, garlic and basil and continue to process until the leaves are ﬁnely chopped. 3. Transfer to a bowl and add enough olive oil to turn it into a sauce. 4. Season with lemon juice, sea salt and pepper and serve straight away.

50g blanched almonds 50g grana padano cheese, ﬁnely grated 1 bunch of basil leaves roughly the same amount of rocket leaves as basil 1 clove of garlic juice of 1 lemon extra virgin olive oil (you’ll know how much) sea salt black pepper

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Griddled bream fillet, roasted vegetables & pesto We’ve cooked a version of this dish at The Hole in the Wall ever since we opened. Sometimes we use sea bass but bream is an excellent alternative. It’s the sort of dish that tastes even better outside, preferably within sight of the Italian coastline, but rural East Anglia will just have to do. A griddle pan adds an extra dimension of ﬂavour; a barbecue would be even better but results will be almost as good if cooked in a hot frying pan.

Step-by-step guide 1. Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil, season with sea salt and roast in a preheated oven at 180°C for ten minutes until they begin to caramelise and break down but not fall apart completely. 2. Sauté the potatoes over a moderate heat in a little plain cooking oil until they begin to colour slightly and crisp up around the edges. Preheat a cast-iron griddle pan over a high heat until it is smoking hot. Rub the skin side of the bream with neutrally ﬂavoured cooking oil and season both sides with a little sea salt. Cook skin side down for three to four minutes until

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Ingredients the skin is crispy and beginning to char in places. Carefully flip over the fish and turn off the heat underneath the pan to allow the fish to cook through – no more than 90 seconds to two minutes. 3. Meanwhile, remove the tomatoes from the vine and stir through the cooked potatoes. Add the pesto and a handful of rocket leaves and you will end up with something resembling a warm salad as the rocket begins to wilt slightly. Spoon this salad mixture onto plates, top with the bream and finally drizzle with a little olive oil.

1 400-500g gilthead bream, ﬁlleted and scaled 300g cooked new potatoes, halved or diced 10 cherry tomatoes on the vine 2tbsp basil & rocket pesto handful of rocket leaves olive oil sea salt cooking oil

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Caramel & Apple Cake

Step-by-step guide 1. Preheat the oven to 150°C, gas mark 3. Place the butter with 225g of the caramel in a large bowl and beat with an electric whisk until well combined. Then beat in the eggs one at a time. 2. Sift over the ﬂour, baking powder and cinnamon. Fold together, then gently stir in the apple and the milk. 3. Lightly butter and line the base of a 20cm spring-form s cake tin. Spoon in the

1 hour cook time

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mix, smooth the top and scatter with the demerara sugar. Bake for one hour, or until risen and lightly golden on top. 4. Remove the cake from the tin and place on a serving plate. Warm the rest of the caramel in a small saucepan over a low heat until pourable, then drizzle over the top of the cake. Serve, cut into wedges, with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream — or simply with a cup of tea.

Ingredients 125g unsalted butter, softened, 12 plus extra for buttering 397g can Carnation Caramel 2 medium eggs 225g self-raising ﬂour, sifted 2tsp baking powder 2tsp ground cinnamon 300g Bramley apples, peeled, cored and diced 2tbsp Essential Waitrose semi-skimmed milk 1tbsp demerara sugar

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WORDS JENNIFER SHELTON

Five of the best...

COCKTAILS IN BURY Whether you favour classic concoctions or something a little more adventurous, there's a bar in town ready and waiting to mix you up your dream tipple. Here's our top five

GRAZE KITCHEN & BAR BLACK MOJITO: Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, lime, blackberry purée, mint, crushed ice, Stolichnaya Vodka – £6.50 “We use vodka rather than rum to make a much smoother drink. It’s a variation on one they do in the Plaza Athénée in Paris,” says Nick Armitage, who creates new twists on old favourites at Graze Kitchen & Bar, a stylish new addition to the Bury drinking and dining scene. “There are so many great ingredients around that it’s easy to make different flavours and colours. You’ve got to make drinks that look good, too.” This one definitely does: served long, it’s a deep, rich purple e in colour, with pieces of ice, mint and seeds glinting through. I’m not usually a mojito person, but this one’s sweeter and beautifully refreshing. Thumbs up. Nick reckons that films and pop culture have a big influence on drinks too. Whilst Sex and the City made a cosmo the cocktail du jour a while back, he’s noticed a sudden rush for manhattans and bourbon-based drinks since the rise of Mad Men. Graze, which has been open six months, has just launched a new cocktail menu, which includes a Strawberry Jam Martini, among other delights. www.grazekitchenandbar.com

SO BAR C COSMOPOLITAN: Vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and lime – £6.90 Sunny on the outside and quirkily stylish within, So Bar is S perfect for alfresco evening drinks as the evenings start tto warm up. “All our cocktails are classic cocktails; they’re tthe best,” says Mark Hammond. “Last bank holiday we made over 180 in two hours. It was pretty busy! Mojitos and cosmos are our most popular, but my favourite’s the a ccaipirinha, which is cachaça, lime, sugar and ice. It’s quite potent.” “We’re very much a summery bar; we’ve got a lot of outside seating and it’s quite a suntrap out here,” he says. There’s plenty inside too, with a ‘library’ area and a cosy Bedouin-style snug. A London Underground sign guides you to the loos: ‘Kings Cross’ for the boys, ‘Queensbury’ for the girls. Happy hour runs 5-9pm Fridays and Saturdays, and you can get two cocktails for £7.90. www.facebook.com/sobarBSE

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IVORY IVO KEY WEST W COOLER: Cranberry juice, pineapple juice, Malibu, Peach Archers, Smirnoff Vodka, Midori – £6.50 Malib is the chief mixer at ultra-glam drinking spot Ivory in the Alex Culson C town centre. “Our cocktails are our speciality,” he says, pouring a vivid and green Key West Cooler, which retains its distinct layers, red, orange o creating a traffic light effect. “We want them to be visually compelling creati so we focus on mixology. We do things a bit differently.” The Key West Cooler smells, looks and tastes of holidays and good Th times, while the bar is decorated in decadent gold, silver and black – times pure VIP V (and you might even run into the Ivory’s very own paparazzo, lying in wait up the stairs). Also on the menu is a Kool Aid, an homage to the neon American beverage. Ivory also offers Cocktail Shaker party nights where you can try your hand on the other side of the bar. www.ivoryburystedmunds.co.uk www.

BENSON BLAKES B RUM SHACK: Rum, tropical fruit juice, cherry brandy – £6 RU Be Benson Blakes isn’t just about burgers – they mix a great cocktail too, using fresh ingredients and made from scratch on site. too Tim Blake says: “We have several big sellers; our selection of ﬂavoured mojitos sell well all year round, and the bar staff are happy to make anything that isn’t on the menu. “Probably our best speciality cocktail is the Rum Shack – a Benson Blakes classic. It’s our version of a Caribbean-inspired rum punch, mixing both golden and spiced rums with tropical fruit juices, served with a drizzle of cherry brandy over crushed ice.” Presented in a jam jar g glass,, with plenty p y of ice and a chunk of fresh pineapple, it’s an ideal refreshing summer cooler. “It sells for £6 during the day, however it is included in our two for £7 offers between 5-9pm daily,” adds Tim. “These offers do attract a lot of custom on the cocktail front, however we have a varied selection of drinks.” www.bensonblakes.co.uk

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WINGSPAN AT THE ANGEL CURIOUS CHARLES: Brockmans gin, lemon juice, muddled raspberries, ice. Prices start at £7.50 Hidden beneath The Angel Hotel, Wingspan is possibly Bury’s coolest undiscovered venue. It’s positioned deep within the building’s 12th century vaults and has a vintage aviation feel, with a bar created out of half an aircraft engine (unusual!) and other curiosities to discover around every corner. Their newly launched, delicious-sounding cocktail menu includes a raspberry and nougat martini and banoffee daiquiri, among other delights. The Curious Charles is a huge staff favourite, with a zingy yet dry combination of lemon, fruit and gin... Yum. www.theangel.co.uk

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WORDS JENNIFER SHELTON

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CELIK’S MENSROOM This month we visit Celik’s on Risbygate Street, the quirky male grooming parlour which has already won itself legions of local fans F YOU’VE WALKED DOWN Risbygate Street recently, you might have spotted the quirky vintage scooter in a new shop window. It’s not, as you might assume, a new bike store; it is in fact a barbershop, and one that’s a little different to most. Celik’s Mensroom is a Turkish barber, with an impressively sleek, modern interior (think iPads in the waiting area and TV screens by the chairs). It’s run by the charming Bulent Celik, who has just expanded his business into Bury having gained years of experience neatening up the gents of neighbouring Cambridge and Newmarket. “The bike came from a friend,” he laughs. “I have one in the Newmarket shop too, which I brought from Turkey. It’s a good talking point; and lots of people walk past the window and stop and look at it.” Celik’s offers haircuts, wet shaves and all sorts of grooming services, done the Turkish way, with precision and attention to detail. “We do wet shaves, grooming and things which a lot of other barbers don’t do. We charge a bit more, but you get what you pay for. We go into more detail, using the cutthroat razor to line things up, and taking care of the facial hair, tidying up etc,” says Bulent. “The guys have responded really well to that and we’ve built up a great customer base already. Our customers are our mates, really – we have a laugh. I think it’s important to have a good relationship with them as well as offering a service.” Some men reading this might be squirming at the thought of someone else going at their throat with a sharp blade, and Bulent agrees that English men are much more wary of the cut-throat razor than Turkish men. “It’s funny, Turkish men are quite happy to have someone else shave them, but more wary of having their hair cut – whereas in England it’s the other way round.” Bulent started young, picking up his ﬁrst razor aged 12 and working part-time in a local barber, in line with many of his friends. “We train differently and from a much earlier age in Turkey,” he explains. “It’s normal

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to see boys as young as nine or ten years old working in barbers, and they’re just as good as their bosses.” After his training, Bulent moved to England at 19 and started work in an Italian barber in Cambridge, before setting up his own shop, which is now looked after by his brother. “We did really well, so I opened one in Newmarket, then in Bury. People had been talking a lot about Bury, and many of my Newmarket customers came over from there. They said I should go and have a look, and when I did I instantly loved it. My kids go to school here now, and if everything goes well we’ll probably settle here.” His kids have had a hand in the interior décor too, and their work can be seen adorning the window ledges – crayoned pictures of their mum and dad, as well as a

few token Star Wars characters. “I said to them that it needed brightening up somehow, and they asked if they could do it, so I thought, why not! “I love my work,” Bulent reﬂects. “You get to meet lots of interesting people (Frankie Dettori was a regular customer in Newmarket), and I love it when you can make people feel good, or do something new or a bit different for them. The other week I heard from a lady whose father was in hospital, and she asked if I would come in to the hospital and give him a shave. So I did, and he loved it; he couldn’t thank me enough. It was so nice to be able to help. Seriously, if I won the lottery now I would still do what I do.” 96 Risbygate Street IP33 3AA, 01284 701010, www.celiksmensroom.com

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FASHION

WORDS ESME BENJAMIN

LACE CROP TOP £18 TOPSHOP LACE PLAIN TEE MINT £28 MISS SELFRIDGE

ELLA LACE DRESS £195 WHISTLES

Yup, lace is still a major trend for SS13, officially making it one of the most persistent fashion themes of the last few years. This time around Dolce & Gabbana made it sheer and teamed it with retro underwear while Carolina Herrera showed the fabric in eye-popping orange. The choice on the high street is just as varied – brave Topshop’s lace cropped number, opt for a contrast pastel dress from Whistles (perfect for wedding season), or go bright with this gorgeous M&S blouse.

STRAPPY LACE PROM DRESS £65 TOPSHOP

SHOI LACE MINI SKIRT £110 REISS

OPULENT ORGANZA ORGANZA FLOWER A-LINE MINI SKIRT £38 TOPSHOP

PREMIUM ORGANZA PLEAT TEE NOW £20 TOPSHOP

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LIMITED COLLECTION TOP £32.50 SKIRT £29.50 NECKLACE £15 ALL M&S

The spring/summer collections were imbued with lightness and femininity thanks not only to designs and colours but also textures. Silk and organza dominated at Erdem, John Rocha and Chloé, and thanks to the fabric’s innate lavishness you’ll be able to ﬁnd budget pieces which look just as impressive. Try Topshop Boutique’s velvet and organza minimalist dress or Apricot’s ﬂowery collared blouse.

VELVET ORGANZA DRESS BY BOUTIQUE £120 TOPSHOP

WHITE ORGANZA BLOUSE £25 APRICOT

ORLA KIELY CLOUD ORGANZA DRESS IN WHITE £330 ASOS

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Kate M Middleton’s iddleton n’s coveted d collection of of coat dresses must go go some way way towards explaining this season’s seaason’s fascination faascination with the summer sum mmer coat. coat Chanel channelled an ultra-feminine trapeze shape while Balenciaga opted for mannish tailoring, but our favourite warm weather cover-ups on the high street come in the form of Zara’s long ﬂowing trench, Topshop’s slouchy biker jacket and a zingy lime number from River Island.

AVANTI PIP £195 REISS

SHIRT NOW £15 MIDI SKIRT £30 JACKET NOW £30 ALL RIVER ISLAND

TEXTURED SLOUCH BIKER JACKET £85 TOPSHOP

TWIGGY PINK BLAZER £59 M&S

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LONG FLOWING TRENCH COAT £79.99 ZARA

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FASHION BLACK MIXED ANIMAL PRINT HIGH ROLLER SHIRT £23 TOPMAN

Burberry has gone crazy for animal prints this season. Tiger, leopard and zebrainspired pieces all feature heavily in what is one of creative director Christopher Bailey’s most lauded menswear essss collections to date. Get the look for le less with these pieces from ASOS, River Island and Topman, and be sure to wear them with a fearless sense of humour – a ﬂamboyant, wild trend like this isn’t for the fainter hearted of males. T-SHIRT £16 JACKET £55 CHINOS £30 BOOTS £45 SUNGLASSES £16 ALL RIVER ISLAND

YELLOW AND BLUE LEOPARD DIP DYE HOODY £34 TOPMAN

SUNSEEKER WAISTCOAT £125 REISS

ASOS SWEATSHIRT WITH ALL OVER ANIMAL PRINT £15 ASOS

BLUE LEOPARD HAT £4 PRIMARK

RICHARD JAMES LINEN JACKET £149.50 TIE £29.50 WATCH £35 CUFFLINKS £12.50 ALL M&S

WINDOWPANE JACKET £340 JAEGER PORTOFINO PINSTRIPE SUIT BRIGHT BLUE £425 REISS

BOW TIE £5 RIVER ISLAND Gucci referenced English fabrics in its show notes and wasn’t alone in its appreciation for traditional suiting – Louis Vuitton featured some handsome checks and DAKS showed plenty of its signature heritage tweeds. Rock Marks & Spencer’s Mad Men style two piece, Jaeger’s retro ‘windowpane’ jacket or Reiss’s classically smart, navy pinstripe with a crisp white shirt for a more classic look.

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BERTIE BOWIE £75 DUNE

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FASHION SANDWICH SNEAKERS IN MUSTANG £49 PAUL STEPHENS, THE TRAVERSE

INDIES Fancy a little retail therapy, Bury-style? Get stuck into this month's top fashion picks, all from local independent retailers

HENRY ARLINGTON SHIRT £75 GERALD BOUGHTON, CORNHILL

TOMMY HILFIGER NARDO JACKET £110 JAVELIN, ABBEYGATE STREET

BUTTERFLY NECKLACE £79 NICOLA SEXTON, ABBEYGATE STREET

BENCH CLOTHING EASTBROOK KNIT £45 SUNRISE DIRECT, ST JOHN’S STREET

BENCH CLOTHING WIZAROO DRESS £35 SUNRISE DIRECT, ST JOHN’S STREET

ILSE JACOBSEN PLEATED DRESS £120 PAUL STEPHENS, THE TRAVERSE

SANDQVIST BAG SAN (REDUC TO) £90 (REDUCED SIX WHIT WHITING STREET, WHITING STREET WHIT

TED BAKER BOLTY DRESS £129 JAVELIN, ABBEYGATE STREET

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TOMMY HILFIGER ESTELLE WEDGES £85 SCARLETT SHOES, THE TRAVERSE

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BEAUTY

WORDS DAISY DICKINSON & CHARLOTTE GRIFFITHS

FROM DESK Image courtesy of House of Fraser

Winter seems determined to overstay its welcome this year, but we think it’s high time everyone halted their hibernation and headed out on the town for a little early summer socialising. With these all-rounders in your team, you can duck out of the office super fast for that after-work drink

DHC BLOTTING PAPERS £4 WWW.DHCUK.CO.UK

BE BENEFIT HOW TO LOOK THE BEST AT EVERYTHING TH £25.50 DEBENHAMS £2

WIPE AWAY THE 9-5

DERMALOGICA MULTI-ACTIVE TONER £11.30 ELAJE

NATIO CLEVER STICK £11.60 TESCO

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As the clock hits half ﬁve, banish the daily grime via a pit stop at the office bathroom. Our favourite wipes are Neutrogena’s Norwegian Formula Hydrating Cleansing Wipes (£4.99 for 25, Superdrug), or use DHC’s cute Blotting Papers to wipe oil from your brow and nose. After cleansing, this multi-active toner from Dermalogica offers instant refreshment in just one spritz. A few pumps from this soothing spray leaves your face ready for the next step. Then it’s back to basics with the Beneﬁt How To Look The Best At Everything complexion kit, which looks like a tiny book and contains everything for perfect skin, plus idiot-proof guidance.

If you’re really running late, grab a Natio Clever Stick, swoosh it anywhere that requires a little extra coverage and quickly blend with your ﬁngertips. It offers three-in-one coverage: foundation, concealer and powder – plus SPF15 protection to boot.

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THE EYES HAVE IT

TAME AND FRAME A well-shaped brow is a sure-ﬁre way to a groomed look, and these Mini Brow Rescue Kits from industry legends Tweezerman (£25, feelunique.com) have everything you need for taming and shaping. Tweezers, mousse to hold errant hairs in place, brush and highlighter are all contained in a tiny travel case. Keep it in your desk drawer to quickly get to grips with any unkempt brows.

BOOST YOUR BARNET Dry shampoo is an absolute godsend d and everyone’s got their favourites. You can’t go wrong with Batiste for value, but this Umberto Gianni Backcomb in a Bottle (£5.61, Boots) is our pick of the moment.

Tired eyes are a dead giveaway that you’ve been in front of a computer all day. Pop a little white eyeliner such as this one from Illamasqua in Elate (£13, www.illamasqua. com) on the inner rim of your lower lashes for an instant brightening effect – then dab a smudge of highlighter or pearlescent eyeshadow where your upper and lower lids meet at the inner eye, to draw attention to the shape of your eyes.

BRILLIANT BALM Our new must-have-inmu your-han your-handbag product is the Ev Everything Balm from Tril Trilogy. This is an all-round all-round, totally natural fixer-upper that soothes, fixer-upp moisturis moisturises and glosses in a mere matter m of seconds. This hard-working multitasker can be used on lips, face, body, flyaway hair and well… anywhere! (£20.50,

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A hint of bronze or a gently ﬂushed face is an instant way to give yourself a healthy glow, so even if you’ve no time for the full routine, a dab of blusher onto the apples of your cheeks and speedy blending up and out towards your ears will add life to even the most tired of faces. Stila’s Convertible Colour compact (£16, Boots) is pocket sized and suitable for dabbing onto lips and cheeks – we love it in

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Poppy for an instant burst of colour. If powder’s more your thing, Seventeen’s Oh So Spring Cheek Stamps (£4.99, Boots) let you apply blush on the go without a separate brush – simply press the sponge on the powder hidden in the lid, use the mirror on the outside and you’re away. Rimmel’s new anti-fatigue Wake Me Up line includes this gorgeous Instant Radiance Shimmer Touch blusher in Radiant Rose (£4.99, Superdrug) which is a great affordable option, while Bourjois’s spray-on bronzing powder (£7.99, Boots) is a game changer for those who just love a ﬂash of bronze.

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WELLNESS

FORGETFUL EARS? 6-12 May is National Deaf Awareness Week, and a chance to take a closer look at a neglected but vitally important issue in health care, say experts at The Hearing Care Centre ID YOU KNOW that you hear with your brain, not your ears, and that hearing loss can lead to the loss of certain pitches and sounds in your vocabulary, ultimately leading to the loss of certain words? “This is a case of what is termed forgetful ears. It might come as a surprise that this can be caused by hearing loss, but hearing loss is a reality that has many overlooked consequences,” explains Karen Finch, audiologist and managing director of The Hearing Care Centre. “Just as in many cases our eyes slowly deteriorate as we age, making it difficult to read small print, so our ears gradually lose their ability to hear sounds,” says Karen. “At The Hearing Care Centre we’ve been working for some time educating people to overcome their reluctance to have their hearing checked, but the longer you leave a hearing loss, the lazier the ears become! By far the majority of people who have difficulty hearing are simply suffering from the effects of the ravages of time. “We often have to help overcome resistance to wearing hearing aids,” she says, “because some people still feel there is a stigma attached to wearing them, as though it’s an admission that they are getting old. In fact, hearing aids keep you young, they keep

you involved in conversation with friends and loved ones.” Michael Shade, audiologist at The Hearing Care Centre, explains that in the past, hearing instruments did tend to be bulky and obtrusive but new technology has brought solutions to this problem. “There are now over 300 different hearing instruments available,” he says. “Some are so small they ﬁt completely inside your ear so that they cannot be seen. Those which sit behind the ear are so small and light they are practically invisible, while others are designed to be trendy and a fashion accessory for the young, or young at heart. The latest design to be brought to the marketplace is an extendable wear hearing aid that is inserted deep into the ear and it stays there for approximately three months, and yes, you can shower and swim and sleep with it in your ear!” National Deaf Awareness Week is a campaign that seeks to raise awareness and educate people on the importance of their hearing. Recent Action on Hearing Loss ﬁgures showed that we have approximately 119,000 people in the county with hearing loss and nationally there are 10 million deaf or hard of hearing people – that’s 1 in 6 of the total UK population. Karen set up The Hearing Care Centre in Ipswich 14 years ago, and the company now has out-reach centres all over Suffolk and Norfolk, including in Bury St Edmunds. She is encouraging people to take action if they feel they might have a problem. And throughout May, the company is offering free hearing tests at its Bury St Edmunds centre, at Mount Farm GP Surgery, on the Moreton Hall Estate. “If I encourage just one person to do something about their hearing loss, then this campaign will have been well worth doing,” says Karen. “Take the opportunity to look after yourself and those you love by having your hearing checked; take positive steps to actively protect the precious sense that allows you to hear your world – your hearing.” To book a hearing test call 0800 0962637 or visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk

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How can I stay healthy? What do country gal Miley Cyrus, agedefying Friends star Jennifer Aniston and tennis champ Andy Murray have in common? A love of Pilates (and enviable abs!). You too can discover a love for this strengthening and toning exercise at The Self Centre. Suitable for everyone and ideal for those who suffer with back problems, Pilates concentrates on developing core muscle strength, working towards sculpting the body, improving posture and increasing flexibility. Pilates is a dynamic exercise, with a continuous fluidity of movement, whilst constantly engaging the core. If you’re new to Pilates, the beginner’s class is ideal for improving awareness of your body and breathing. Guiding you through the exercises is instructor Sabina, and you’ll be sure to receive a warm welcome and lots of support. After as little as 10 sessions you will notice a definite difference to your body and posture. The Self Centre provides the ideal environment for enhancing both your physical wellbeing and your state of mind. A place of sanctuary, the Centre offers a range of classes including yoga, tai chi, qi gong and meditation for all ages and abilities, as well as beauty treatments and complementary therapies. www.the-self-centre.co.uk

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Creating the heart of your home

Sch端ller Kitchens, made in Germany

Greyfriars Road, Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7DX

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ALNO’S ALNOSTAR VETRINA KITCHEN has handleless glass fronts, a high-quality alternative to gloss lacquer; mix it with timber units to break up large banks of unadorned surfaces. From £15,000, Kitchenology (01284 724723; www.kitchenologyltd.co.uk)

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The biggest trend in kitchen design is creating a space that’s unique to your tastes – which could mean a bold mix of colours and materials, rather than a sea of white gloss… hen the house market was buoyant, it had a knock-on effect on interiors. People played it safe with bigticket purchases such as kitchens and bathrooms, because they thought they might quickly move on, and therefore they would need something more attractive to potential buyers: this explains the vogue for white and cream gloss that dominated the kitchen market over the last decade. But now, stuck in a much slower market, we’re looking at spending the long haul in our homes – and that means having a kitchen that you really love, not one that plays it safe. Talking to local kitchen designers, you can almost feel a sigh of relief. “People are far more experimental, far more open to new ideas, and far more willing to have something completely different to what they’ve been used to,” says Jennifer Shaw, owner and kitchen designer at Kitchenology (01284 724723; www. kitchenologyltd.co.uk). Erika Zytynska from Cambridge Kitchens & Bathrooms (01223 213266; www.cambridgekitchens.co.uk) agrees: “Although the minimalist thing is still around, people are now going for something more personal. It’s got to be something that they want to live with, and although they might have one eye on the future, it’s not all about resale any more. It’s more about what suits them as a family, and something that feels homely. That’s why it’s a lot richer in texture and materials.” She cites a kitchen installed in the newly redesigned Newmarket showroom as an example, a glamorous mix of curvy walnut and painted grey cabinetry, with a boldly patterned granite work surface and glass breakfast bar. It’s a feast for the eyes, a delicate interplay of pattern and texture that looks balanced rather than overly busy.

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THIS CURVY ART DECO-INFLUENCED CALLERTON kitchen has granite and glass worktops, with walnut and painted timber for the units. Available from Cambridge Kitchens & Bathrooms, where kitchens cost from £12,000 (Cambridge 01223 213266/Newmarket 01638 560778; www.cambridgekitchens.co.uk)

Rich, strongly grained walnut is a material that seems to have come in to its own of late. It’s the anti-white gloss, in a way: warm rather than clinical, absorbing light rather than reﬂecting it. Crucially it’s also more ‘domestic’ in character, a key to its renaissance at a time when our kitchens have become catch-all living spaces for dining, homework and lounging around, as well as cooking. In short, kitchens are looking softer and more homely, often with furniture that matches the units to make a single large space feel more coherent. “People want the kitchen to be a social space these days, so it has to interact with whatever else is in the room,” says Jacques Dasan, director of The Suffolk Kitchen Company (www.suffolk-kitchens.co.uk; 01284 768899). “If the kitchen is open-plan with a dining area or a chill-out area, lots of people go for painted units in ivory, green or blue, because they will work with anything else you might have in the room.” Sharing space with home furnishings hub Glasswells (01284 752805; www.glasswells.co.uk), his company has the added advantage that customers can shop for matching furnishings at the same time. “They can take a door over to a table and chairs, for example, and pick something out that all works together.”

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The broad trend towards creating large kitchen-dining-living spaces is having all sorts of knock-on effects on design. “We’ve tended to move away from lots of tiled surfaces; now it’s plainer, with splashbacks or granite upstands, instead of tiling, or just painted walls. So it looks a little bit softer, which blends in better with an eating area,” says Martin Ellis, designer and director at Unique Kitchens & Bedrooms (01284 749449; www.uniquekitchens-bedrooms.com). Elsewhere, kitchen manufacturers are launching free-standing furniture that matches the units but can work elsewhere in the room. John Lewis of Hungerford (07002 784726; www.john-lewis.co.uk), for example, makes dressers, larders and tables as well as a cabinet specially designed to hold a fridge. Kitchenology specialises in creating larger kitchenliving spaces, and Jennifer Shaw says that one development is having “a mix of gloss and wood ﬁnishes, or two different colours. In a large room, it’s particularly important to have a combination of different

IKEA’S ROCKHAMMAR range is an affordable but stylish option, great if you're looking to revamp your kitchen on a tight budget (www.ikea.com) BELLING BY SEBASTIAN CONRAN Show your colourful side with this new built-in appliance range. SCBI90FP 900mm double oven, £599, John Lewis (08456 049049; www.johnlewis.com)

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Ultimately, although gadgets make life easier, it’s the whole package that makes your kitchen say ‘home’ textures to break it up, so you don’t end up with a big sea of gloss, for example.” The fact that your kitchen is potentially on show – to you, and your guests – has also meant the rise of a more uncluttered look, with handleless cabinets and built-in appliances. Everything from coffee makers to plate-warming drawers and wine coolers can now be integrated as a single bank of technology, creating a neat line instead of a sea of worktop clutter. If you’re happy with your existing kitchen layout, however, then a refurbishment specialist such as Kitchen Doors & More (01284 711612) or Dream Doors (01284 847948; www. dreamdoors.co.uk) offers an easier way to upgrade by replacing doors, leaving the carcasses intact. “There is a considerable cost saving compared to a new kitchen, and most people update the worktops, sink and appliances as well, usually spending a bit more on a better brand,” says Kitchen Doors & More’s Bill Walton. “As the doors are all made to order, it’s no problem if the doors are non-standard sizes. We can also apply laminate and edge trim to exposed cabinet sides to match the door colour, as well as renewing the cornice, pelmet and plinths.” With an average kitchen taking three days to install, and average spend in the £5,000-£6,000 bracket, it can present a

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good option for those looking to maximise the wow factor in a short space of time. Refurbishing your kitchen is also about taking stock of your appliances, and there is a mass of competition out there to grab your attention for the latest must-have features. Everything comes in a version with a designer uplift these days; even humbler items like extractor fans come in sculpturally beautiful versions that are meant to be the centre of attention. “When I sit down with a customer, I’ll ﬁnd out what they like and what they want, but also what type of cook they are; if they like cooking pastry or breads, for example, then appliances have functions that will help with that,” says Martin Ellis. If you love to stirfry, specify a powerful central wok burner for your hob, whereas committed bakers might want a tall fan oven for turning out the tastiest cakes. Appliance manufacturer Caple offers a modular hob system, where you can choose from features like a teppanyaki grill, and a mix of gas and induction rings, and line them up in whatever order you like. Local kitchen designers cite induction hobs, steam ovens and boiling-water taps as the three must-haves of the moment. Erika at Cambridge Kitchens & Bathrooms says that induction hobs “were once quite a bit

ABOVE: Spanish brand Pando’s extractor hoods are more like sculptural works of art; this Onna hood is made from curvy Corian. RRP £4,118.40 (www. pando.es) ABOVE RIGHT: With multiple functions, a range cooker is perfect for serious foodies, and it makes a great focal point; this one also features pyrolytic cleaning for mess-free maintenance. Rangemaster Professional FXP, £1,769, Appliances Online (08443 249222; www.appliancesonline.co.uk)

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NEFF’s B16P52N3GB oven comes with a Slide & Hide door, which tucks under the cavity for easy access. Around £900, Cambridge Kitchens & Bathrooms (01223 213266; www.cambridgekitchens.co.uk)

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more expensive than gas, but they’ve come down in price and now they’re mainstream. They’re much easier to keep clean – it’s just ﬂat glass with no control knobs – and they’re more energy efficient than gas.” Gorenje’s latest launch, IQcook, is an induction hob that comes with a sensor that you can stick to the top of the pan, preventing it from boiling over or boiling dry. And the next generation of induction hobs are ‘zoneless’, so you can place the pan anywhere on its surface. Steam ovens are either available as a separate oven, or a combined appliance with your regular oven (such as NEFF’s AquaAssist range): the steam keeps food moist, with fewer nutrients lost during the cooking process. Range cookers can make a great focal point, but built-in appliances have the advantage of being at waist or eye level, so you don’t have to bend down to get out a heavy roast. Erika at Cambridge Kitchens & Bathrooms likes NEFF’s Slide & Hide oven doors. “A really practical, functional design. You pull the door down and instead of it staying stuck out and you having to lean over it, it slides away, so you can get in and quickly test your cake or whatever without having to take it out of the oven.”

Ease of maintenance is a big driver when it comes to appliances: look for features that will make your life easier, like ovens with pyrolytic cleaning – it runs the oven at around 500°C, reducing any food and grease to ash. Like induction hobs, hot water taps are now much cheaper and more readily available, with a raft of manufacturers joining the market. Choose from an all-in-one model that will do your ambient, hot and boiling water from one tap (such as Franke’s Minerva tap), or have a stand-alone hot water only one on the countertop. “Boiling water taps can also offer energy saving credentials, as they utilise a lot less energy than a regular kettle by boiling water only in response to usage,” says Jon Cockburn from Heatrae Sadia, makers of the Aquatap. Ultimately, although gadgets and appliances will make your life easier, it’s the whole package that will make your kitchen say ‘home’. Whether it’s a seamless wall of glossy doors or a mix-and-match selection of colours and textures, beauty will mean different things to different people. Whatever our choice, it looks like we’re becoming less afraid to express ourselves, and one thing that deﬁnitely won’t change: the kitchen will always be the heart of the home.

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Motoring Review

FIESTA ST Proving that small doesn’t mean low powered, the Fiesta ST has Sue Baker wishing for her own pocket rocket OWNSIZING IS THE dominant trend in the motoring world. Smaller cars are very much in vogue, but not if it means sacriﬁcing performance and creature comforts. Buyers want big car attributes shoehorned into smaller, more affordable packages. So the perfect time for a neat, swift, intelligently equipped and sporty little hatchback is right now. It is the automotive candy that sweetens the daily trip for canny drivers. Car makers know this, and three of them have come up with rival models that follow much the same recipe: a fresh-minted ‘hot’ hatchback with a similar ﬂavour to cars fondly remembered from way back, such as the Ford Fiesta XR2, original Golf GTi and Peugeot 205 GTi. Some cars stand out like shining beacons in the motoring landscape across the years, and on the hot hatch front, those were landmark models. Fast-forward to today, and hot hatches are making a strong comeback. Three sporty babes have appeared very recently

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to enliven the motoring scenery: the Ford Fiesta ST, Peugeot 208 GTi and Renault Clio Renaultsport 200. The one that brings a universal smile to the face of anyone who has driven it is the Fiesta. This little honey of a car scores very highly on the desirability scale. I want one! Ford’s new pocket rocket has several key assets in its favour. It has sexy looks, with a front end that unashamedly borrows styling cues from an Aston Martin: that big-mouth grille is an unmistakably similar shape. The ‘mouth’ is ﬁlled in with a black mesh that wears a scarlet ST badge in one corner. Chunky bumpers beef up the car’s outline and give it a steroidal character. The rest of the body design is all swept-back svelteness in a small package. It is one of those cars that’s styled to look as if it is moving even when standing still. The cabin is a bijou piece of edgy design, with an instrument panel resembling the dials on a high-performance motorbike, and dashboard controls grouped together to look like a modern smartphone.

MODEL TESTED: Ford Fiesta ST PRICE: £16,995 ENGINE: 1.6 litre, four-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost engine, 180bhp GEARBOX: Six-speed manual PERFORMANCE: Top speed 137mph, 0-62mph in 6.9 seconds FUEL ECONOMY: 47.9mpg average HOW GREEN? 138g/km CO2

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At the heart of this appealing little car is an efficient engine. Sports car performance, hatchback economy This is really a sports car masquerading as something more sensible, but the front seats are a giveaway to the car’s true intent. They are hug-tight contoured sports seats, designed to grip you as the car zips through the bends on a twisting mountain road. The steering wheel is wrapped in leather, ﬂat-bottomed to give it a sporty edge, and is two-way adjustable to let you achieve a perfect driving position. At the heart of this appealing little car is a very efficient engine, Ford’s 1.6 litre EcoBoost petrol unit, turbocharged to pump out a stonking 180bhp. What you get is power without vice. The Fiesta ST has sports car performance with hatchback economy. The 137mph top speed is irrelevant in this country, but a nice asset to have tucked up your sleeve for a holiday trip to a derestricted German autobahn. Traffic light grands prix are conﬁned to silly boy racers, but it’s just nice to know that if you do want a quick getaway, the benchmark 62mph (100km/h) is under seven seconds away. More important and much more useful are the car’s slick steering and its taut suspension, both essential attributes of a really good car. The Fiesta ST’s steering gives very communicative feedback about precisely where the tyres are gripping the

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road surface, and it is due to the taut, wellengineered suspension that the car has a limpet grip on the bends. There is nothing at all to dislike about the way this car drives. It has a crisp six-speed gearbox with a lovely creamy action, and it is an easy car to drive well, with good all-round vision for a clear view in every direction. The ST sits on stiffer suspension than other Fiestas, and it is slightly lowered to squat the car more securely onto the road. The wheels, smart 17-inch alloys, are bigger and ﬁll the wheel arches better than those of more mundane versions, and they wear ultra low-proﬁle tyres. It is particularly impressive the way the car puts down its power, with none of the snatchy scrabbling that can make a less scrupulously engineered sporty car a handful to drive. This car is full of life and energy for a country gallop, but docile when you want it to be for pottering in town. The Fiesta ST’s standard kit includes a DAB radio and air conditioning, but one of my favourite features in this car is its sound symposer: a device built into the exhaust system that gives a throaty growl to the engine noise as you drive, that adds a rich tone to the aural experience of being in the Fiesta ST. Who needs music playing on the stereo when you can listen to that?

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EXPECTATIONS This month, Scampers Natural Pet Store advise on the process and benefits of crate training dogs both young and old t’s a relatively new concept, but crate training can be a highly effective tool for training both adult dogs and puppies. Yes, it might be time-consuming initially, but it’s a great way of teaching boundaries, keeping your dog safe, making them feel comfortable when travelling in a conﬁned space and even making them more independent and therefore less noisy and destructive when they’re left alone. Crates (or puppy dens as we like to call them) are also invaluable when it comes to toilet training your dog, no matter what its age – but there are a few key things to remember. Firstly, make sure you take your dog or puppy outdoors to toilet on a regular schedule and especially before leaving him alone for a prolonged period of time. Also,

always take your puppy outside on a leash to the same area in your backyard to toilet and introduce a command (like ‘wee wees’), so you can praise him when he’s finished. This also means he’s learning a new word to encourage him to do what you want him to do – hopefully taking some of the guesswork out of his visits to the backyard. Getting your puppy used to the crate can be one of the trickiest parts of the whole process, and it needs to be done carefully. It is essential that puppies regard the crate as their base in the house. Place the crate in a quiet corner of a room which is well used by the family, lay bedding on the floor, and put in some toys to keep them entertained – come in and have a chat with us if you’re unsure about what kinds of toys are suitable. Start off by throwing titbits of food into the crate, letting the puppy go in and retrieve them in his own time. He will begin to get accustomed to it, and at first, you should give him a small treat each time he goes in. Your puppy may be fed in there and should have a secured water bowl, though we recommend this is removed overnight. As the puppy becomes older, he can be given more freedom and the door of the crate can be left open so he can use it as a refuge for sleep or to escape from m persistent children or other pets. He e need then only be locked in at night ht and when you go out (starting with h very short periods, maybe just ten minutes), until you feel confident that hat all lessons have been learned.

Once your puppy has become used to the crate, it can be used to transport him safely in your car. There may also be a time after injury or veterinary treatment that he will need to be confined for recuperation and because he was crate trained, he will find this much easier. You’re sure to find it won’t be long before the crate be becomes the second best friend for both you and your pooch. If y you need more advice we offer one-to-one puppy consultations one-to at Scam Scampers where you can ask any questions and get helpful guidance, question free of charge.

Crate Training Dos & Don’ts DO: Always take your dog into the garden after eating, when he has just woken up and after a play period before he goes back into his crate. DON’T: Regard the crate as a way to leave your pup alone for long periods of time. DO: Select the right sized crate for your dog. There should be enough room for the

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puppy to stand up without his head ad nd touching the top and to stretch and turn; but equally, don’t get a crate which is too big, as he will likely use one corner for sleeping and the rest as a toileting area. DON’T: Use the crate as a punishment sin bin. It must always be a secure, safe area for your puppy to enjoy.

DO: Alwa DO Always remember to ensure yourr puppy y pup p ppy or dog is well exercised and all ‘nature breaks’ have been taken before putting him into the crate, and only put him in when he is in a calm state. DON’T: Punish your dog if he has an unfortunate ‘accident’ in the crate or on the ﬂoor overnight.

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FIRST AID FOR YOUR PET Do you know when it’s time to call the vet? Alex Wylie from Eastgate Veterinary Group offers a common-sense approach to animal first aid

ost pet owners could deal with a number of non-serious ailments and injuries at home before taking their pet for treatment. All you need is a little knowledge and common sense. Try the interactive symptom guide on our website, www.eastgatevets.co.uk, if you are uncertain whether you should contact your vet. Some of the common minor ailments that you could deal with yourself include:

OTHER WOUNDS: A small wound will heal, as long as an infection is not present. Clean as suggested before and make sure the wound doesn't close up for a few days. Aloe vera gel is useful as it has antibiotic and anti-inﬂammatory properties, but if any pus or debris is present, visit the vet. Puncture wounds need antibiotics as bacteria in the tissue can quickly cause a severe infection. An injury caused by a large force is potentially very dangerous – for example, a dog’s jaw can crush a cat’s internal organs without causing much damage externally. Such cases should always be examined by a vet and monitored closely.

TORN NAIL: This is extremely painful for a brief period of time. Any additional knocks later may also hurt. If there is a dangling portion of nail, remove it if possible. To stop bleeding place a small piece of cotton wool or toilet paper on the damaged nail and cover it with a bandage or even sticky tape. Putting a blob of glue on the area (ensuring that it is dry before your pet touches anything!) can work well. You may still need to visit your vet for antibiotics and pain relief.

LAMENESS: Any animal that is not bearing weight on a leg needs to be seen by a vet. If a dog becomes suddenly lame, check its paw for a thorn or stone first. Acute lameness in a cat is commonly caused by fight wounds or a road traffic accident so it will need to see a vet. Never use human painkillers, without first obtaining veterinary advice. Aspirin, paracetamol and ibuprofen can all kill pets.

CUT PAD: These are infuriating as with each step, the pad splits open. If the wound is large and deep, have it stitched as soon as possible. If it is shallow and small then cleaning it with salt water or a dilute hibitane solution at least twice daily may suffice. If a dog licks a wound obsessively, it will not heal, so an anti-lick device such as a collar may be required.

DIARRHOEA: Mild cases of diarrhoea in healthy adult animals can often be dealt with easily. The pet must be kept well hydrated so encourage drinking (ideally an electrolyte solution). Although your gut instincts may tell you to starve your pet, it is actually better to keep their energy levels up by feeding them small, bland, easily digested meals (such as

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fish or chicken and rice) regularly. Anti-diarrhoea tablets and pastes can be obtained without a prescription, however you should see your vet if diarrhoea continues for more than 24 hours, there is blood in it or if your pet becomes off-colour. VOMITING: A one-off vomit may not be too worrying but only if your pet is well in themselves; has not recently eaten something that could get stuck in their guts; their abdomen is not looking bloated and they are keeping fluids down. Under these circumstances skipping one meal and encouraging small amounts of oral fluids is acceptable as long as you can watch your pet closely. Otherwise, vomiting generally warrants a trip to the vets. If a dog is trying to vomit but can’t and its abdomen is expanding rapidly, you must get it to a vet immediately as this could be a lifethreatening condition called ‘torsion’. STINGS AND ALLERGIC REACTIONS: Bee and wasp stings are extremely common. If the pet has no breathing difficulties, it is sensible, under veterinary advice, to give them human antihistamines. Bathing itchy areas of skin with cool salt water and applying some aloe vera ointment can help reduce the irritation. Time spent with your pets should be happy, so don’t let any minor mishaps ruin your and your pet’s day!

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