The
connection magazine Feb/March 19 Issue 86
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Book Reviews Gardening Sweet and Savoury Recipes What’s On and much more!
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Hello Happy NewYear! I hope you’re all well and had a great time during the festive period.We’ve got lots to offer you in theWhat’s On pages in this issue. A really diverse choice! We’ve got Beer Festivals and a Vegan Festival! The Warm and Toasty Club at Colchester Arts Club are paying homage to John Peel and his Home Truths programme. We’ve got choral events too. The Military Wives are performing at the Mercury Theatre for a Valentine Special and there’s a Rock Choir Concert taking place in Chappel. For the gardeners amongst you there’s various talks, workshops and demonstrations. There’s fun for the children with the Orpen Players presenting their Alice in Wonderland Pantomime. Additionally, a treat for Mum’s too in March at the East Anglian Railway Museum. A delicious roast dinner served up in their vintage railway carriage cafe! Sounds lovely. Whatever you decide to do I hope you have a great time!
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4 - Book reviews 6 - Interiors 8 - Modern Velvet 10 - Baking Recipe 12 - Country Mutters 14 - Finances 15 - Recipe 16 - Useful Numbers 16 - Notice Board 17 - Codeword 18 - 24 - What’s On 26 - Gardening 28 - Spot the Difference 28- Puzzle Solution 29 - Sudoku 30 - Index
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Books to get you talking The Silence of the Girls – Pat Barker
The Silence of the Girls is a vivid retelling of Homer’s Iliad. However, this time the focus is on the minor characters, namely the women taken as ‘spoils of war’. Queen Briseis is taken as a sex slave by Achilles when he destroys her city. Through Briseis we hear of the other female slaves in the encampment – women who are forced to serve the men that killed their husbands, fathers, brothers and sons.
Roar – Cecelia Ahern
Ahern’s latest book is a collection of satirical short stories. Each focuses on an unnamed female protagonist and is amost are a literal interpretation of a stereotype or saying. The trophy wife’s partner builds her a shelf to sit on, where she can be admired by his friends and family. The woman who feels invisible to society starts to slowly disappear. There are plenty of themes to digest and discuss and a lot of enjoyment to be had in each tale.
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Sunny Side Up – Susan Calman
Comedian and Strictly star Susan Calman is on a mission to encourage ‘joy, kindness and community’ with her latest book. There are anecdotes from her own life and examples of random acts of kindness that have been shared by her fans. Sunny Side Up is full of warmth, positivity and (of- course) plenty of humour.
us an insight into the stark reality of life on the frontline of the NHS.
Once Upon a River – Diane Setterfield
A man stumbles into The Swan inn carrying the body of what appears to be a dead girl in his arms. A few hours later, the little girl stirs. But who is she? Part adult fairy tale, part folk tale, Once Upon a River celebrates the art of storytelling and weaves numerous stories into one rich tapestry. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Books that are perfect for discussing at your book club, dissecting over Codename Villanelle – Luke dinner and chatting about Jennings If you loved the BBC’s Killing on social media. This is Going to Hurt – Adam Kay
From 100 hour weeks to moral conundrums and emergency operations, the life of a junior doctor is far from easy. Adam Kay reveals all through six years of diary entries. Surprisingly, This is Going to Hurt is an incredibly funny book, particularly the numerous footnotes explaining hospital lingo. However, Kay also gives
Eve, don’t miss the book it was based on. Villanelle is a cold-blooded assassin, who you just can’t help but root for. Eve is the woman tasked with stopping her. The storyline is quite different from that of the TV series and has less dark humour, but there’s still plenty of suspense to keep you reading.
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help make simple rooms feel more spacious. In kitchens, free-standing storage such as a dresser, plate rack or butcher’s block breaks up the uniformity of fitted cupboards and creates a more timeless appearance.
Interiors - Simple Style For comfortable, practical and good-looking homes, simple style – a combination of unpretentious hard-working form and function – excels. It takes classic designs combined with the best modern furnishings, using tactile materials and pale, neutral colours to achieve a look that is calm, quiet, comfortable and honest, and pleasing to live with.
boxes and traditional dressers are ideal, especially in natural wood or painted in a muted shade. Mixing eras works perfectly, provided pieces are chosen with good design and plain style.
Quick and inexpensive to achieve are walls in plain paint shades. Use neutrals in soft whites ranging from chalk, ivory and bone to deeper taupes and greys, with stronger contrasting accents: sage green, midnight blue or earthy brown, for example. More finished surfaces could include grasscloth wallpaper, bevel-edge tiles or timber panelling. For floors, combine practical sturdy materials such as traditional stone flags, brick pavers or wooden floorboards with the softness of plain or minimally patterned carpets or conveniently placed, understated rugs.
For a fuss-free and timelessly good-looking style, choose plain and simple chic.
Furniture should be pared down and clean-lined in style and chosen for strength, durability and comfort. Windsor or ladder-back chairs, wooden stools, blanket
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Forget elaborate window treatments and – if possible – leave windows bare, or consider panelled wooden shutters, Roman blinds or gathered
curtains. Use plain loose covers for chairs and sofas, and linen, cotton or wool cushions with no-nonsense fastenings and basic trim. Use plain colours and stripes, adding a range of textures for interest. Introduce a range of natural materials, such as woven willow, sisal, slate or timber to provide an interesting atmosphere.
For lighting, inset spotlights provide light without drawing the eye. Add classic fittings, such as glass pendants, Anglepoise table lamps or slender wall lights with ceramic shades where necessary. Minimise accessories, choosing essential items such as wooden peg hooks, handmade soap, woollen throws, blue and white crockery, rustic bread boards and pillar candles, plus cottage-garden flowers. Key ingredients of simple style • Consider wooden panelling, tongue-and-groove boarding, textured wallpaper and classic tiles for walls. • Opt for floorboards, stone or slate flags, brick pavers or terracotta tiles for the floor, plus plain carpets and/or subtle rugs. • Combine soft white shades with a few deeper colours. • Choose natural materials. • Ensure rooms are clutter-free by making the most of storage. • Combining old and new will work if furnishings are chosen carefully for both form and function. • Choose plain and striped patterns. • Fit wooden shutters, Roman blinds or softly gathered curtains at windows, or leave them bare. By Kate McLelland
Good storage is vital for a calm and airy feel, so utility rooms, laundry rooms, boot rooms and dressing rooms are a great asset. Where space is limited, well-designed cupboards, shelves and other storage areas
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This pleated and buttoned footstool truly is pretty in pink. Gumdrop footstool in chalky pink vintage velvet, £395, Loaf.
Modern Velvet
A huge trend in both fashion and interiors, velvet is a gorgeous fabric to use around the home, whether snuggling up in a softly upholstered sofa or adding a touch of luxury in the form of a few boldly coloured cushions. Go maximalist with bo oldly coloured and patterne ed bedlinen, complementted by a velvet cushion in a contrasting colourwayy. Leighton reversible bedlinen by Oasis Home, from £50 for a single set; Leighton velvet cushion by Oasiis Home, £28; all The Fren nch Bedroom Company.
A glamorous touch to complete the bedroom or home office – a so oft-feel alarm clo ock in chic ch harcoal grey. Kaarlsson Lush Velvet alarm clocck, £29, Cult Furniture.
This stylish drinks cabinet is made from oak with an inlay finish, and lined with striking royal blue velvet for luxurious effect. Pascal bar unit, £1,365, Sweetpea & Willow. A sofa upholstered in velvet can provide a splash of colour in an otherwise neutral room. Lottie sofa in Isla Kingfisher, £1,860, Neptune.
This Deco-inspired table lamp would add a feminine touch to a living space or bedroom. Brass & Blush tapered table lamp, £175, Cox & Cox.
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How To Decorate With Velvet • The soft, luxurious feel of velvet provides an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. It can be pricey, but a little goes a long way, so if budget is an issue bear in mind that just one touch – perhaps a headboard, lampshade or simply a cushion or two – will transform a room. • Velvet comes in beautifully intense, deep colours and, as such, will add a dramatic highlight to a neutral space. Choose one colour for a subtle, understated scheme. • If you prefer the maximalist look, then pile on more patterns and a variety of tones, mixing linen, cotton and other fabrics with velvet to ensure a variety of beautiful textures. • Look out for different types of velvet, including crushed, embossed, chiffon and devoré (or burnout), which can be employed as accents and to introduce a variety of decorative effects.
The curvaceous Ariel bed from the Handmade in London collection combines natural, Art Nouveau-inspired forms with the clean lines and tapered legs typical of mid-century design, and can be covered in the fabric of your choice. Shown here in Lustrous Blossom Luxury Velvet Plus, £3,105, Sweetpea & Willow. Make an impact with a velvet cushion featuring a striking pelican print from Vanilla Fly, £45, Printer + Tailor.
Luxurious storage for the bedroom: Beautify set of two grey velvet trunks with rose gold clasps, £64.99, Domu Brands.
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Oatmeal & Raisin Cookies If you fancy a batch of home-made cookies at the weekend then try this quick recipe. They will keep for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Ready in: 50 minutes, plus cooling time | Makes 24
Ingredients 225g self-raising flour 175g rolled oats 1 tsp baking powder 250g unsalted butter, softened 200g golden caster sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract
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Preheat the oven to 180C / fan 160C / gas mark 4. Lightly grease two large baking sheets. Mix the flour, oats and baking powder together in a bowl. Place the butter, caster sugar and vanilla extract in a separate large bowl and beat together until creamy. Stir in the flour mixture and the raisins and mix to a rough dough using your hands. Divide and roll the mixture into about 24 balls and place well apart on the baking sheets. Flatten each ball with your fingertips to about 6mm thickness. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until golden. Leave the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes until firm enough to transfer to a wire rack. Leave to cool completely.
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Country Mutters Label to annoy....
This year, my shiny new diary came with a large label so firmly stuck on the back that I shall still be peeling off small sections of it until 2020, by which time the exposed sticky stuff will have picked up enough lint to knit a pair of bed socks. But that’s not the issue. The reason it’s stuck there in the first place is that it tells me that this is a diary. On the front cover there is a carefully embossed word which says ‘Diary’. But not only does this unnecessary label tell me this is a diary, it tells me this fact in 8 different languages. There’s plenty of English language in the diary but not a hint of the other 7 so why does a French person, for example, need to know that this is a diary which is absolutely useless to them as it is not in the French language? Unless, like most other nationalities except ours, they are bilingual and they would quite happily choose a diary in English just because they like the look of the cover. Which is just showing off, quite frankly, and not to be encouraged at any cost. Clothes labels are even worse. They used to be a discrete one liner with size information and a couple of washing symbols that you could safely ignore, given that most clothes were made of cotton and would survive a wash on most settings. Jumpers were made of wool and were only ever washed once in a blue moon if you were lucky, probably because Mum washed these by hand and who wants to be doing that every Monday? I don’t think woolly blankets were ever washed and probably still contained plaster
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dust from the Blitz until they were all chucked out when the duvet arrived on the scene. I appreciate that clothes are now made from everything from cannabis to car tyres so you do need to take a bit more care to avoid shrinkage, pilling or melting. Clothes labels now have so many leaves of instructions it’s like having a small novel tucked about your person. Prepping a load of washing involves much squinting, putting on of reading glasses and getting yourself into a good light before eventually discovering you’ve been trying to decipher the Chinese version. Most of the time I just default to the 40 degree option and hope for the best. And why are these labels made from sandpaper which scratch so viciously into the delicate flesh at the back of your neck? Short of retiring to the nearest public loo, disrobing and tearing the thing off with your teeth you’re stuck with the irritation all day. Can’t wait to get this home and cut it out, you think, except that you’ll forget, sling it in the wash (on the 40 degree default option) and only remember the problem when you’re wearing it again. My friend had exactly the same issue with a shirt she was wearing but was horror-struck at the suggestion she should cut the label off. ‘Yes but darling, my shirt is a designer label!’ Apparently very expensive discomfort is worth it.
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flexibility, with some providers allowing you to withdraw money and pay it back during the same tax year without losing any of your ISA allowance. This allowance, currently £20,000 (tax year 2019/20),¹ can also be spread across a cash ISA and a stocks and shares ISA in the same tax year.
Cash ISAs – still worth it? As we come to the end of the financial year, you may be wondering if it’s still worthwhile opening a cash ISA, and whether this tax-free savings account offers the significant benefits it once did. Here are a few reasons to give cash ISAs another chance. You may decide to think again about this useful savings product and the possible long-term benefits for yourself and your family. First of all, however, let’s look briefly at the Personal Savings Allowance (PSA) to find out what it is and the impact it’s having on savers in the UK. What is the Personal Savings Allowance? The Personal Savings Allowance was introduced by the government in 2016, and allows you to earn £1,000 of savings interest tax-free. If you’re a higher rate taxpayer the limit is £500, with additional rate taxpayers being ineligible for this tax-free allowance. You’d need a healthy savings pot to breach your PSA limit but of course that’s not impossible. Also, where previously an ISA was the only savings product offering
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tax-free interest, you can now use a number of different accounts, some of which offer much higher interest rates than an ISA.
Cash ISAs can offer a safe haven for your savings in the long-term But the key here is that if you are likely to go over your PSA, cash ISA interest doesn’t count towards that limit, so you can earn it taxfree and still have your full £1,000 (or £500) PSA allowance. Potential for increased earnings and a change in tax bracket Whether you’re earning an average or relatively low wage at present, the potential exists for you to increase your earnings and change tax brackets in the future. The Personal Savings Allowance is halved to £500 for higher rate taxpayers, and you may find the threshold isn’t as out of reach in years to come as it currently seems.
Potential to leave your ISA savings to your partner on death In April 2015, the government introduced new rules whereby the balance of an ISA on death can be inherited by a spouse or civil partner tax-free. In practice, they would able to use your ISA allowance (to the value of your ISA balance) as well as their own for the tax year in which you die. Consider a cash ISA as part of your savings mix Clearly, saving into an account other than a cash ISA offers benefits, but it’s not a good idea to totally discount them when interest rates are low. Cash ISAs can offer a safe haven for your savings in the longterm, and can be passed down to your family tax-free. It may prove to be an important savings product for the future you, but don’t forget to shop around for the best rates. ¹www.rsmuk.com/ideas-andinsights/tax-facts Thisismoney.co.uk: http://tiny.cc/ z72s1y www.telegraph.co.uk/investing/ isas/ask-expert-can-still-have-isamove-abroad/ www.gov.uk/individual-savingsaccounts
Saving flexibility Cash ISAs offer considerable
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Salmon with Tomato and Coriander Salsa This low-fat supper is quick to make and is packed with avour. If you prefer, replace the salmon with trout or sea bass ďŹ llets.
Ready in: 30 minutes | Serves 4
Ingredients Ready in 30 minutes 4 ripe tomatoes, halved 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander ½ red chill, deseeded and very finely chopped (optional) 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 salmon fillets
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Boiled long-grain and wild rice, to serve
To make the salsa, scoop out and discard the tomato seeds and dice the flesh. Place in a bowl with the red onion, coriander, chilli (if using) and 1 tbsp each of the lime juice and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add the remaining olive oil. Place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin-side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes. Turn each fillet over, sprinkle over the rest of the lime juice and cook for a further 5-6 minutes or until the fish flakes easily. Serve the salmon fillets on a bed of boiled long-grain and wild rice and topped with the salsa.
If you prefer to oven bake the salmon fillets, wrap in individual foil parcels and place on a baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven at 190C / fan 170C / gas mark 5 for 25 minutes.
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Notice Board & Useful Numbers Melford Hall Open Day Why not come along to our Open Day on Saturday 9th March from 10.00am – 1.00pm and see how volunteering could add to your life this year. You will have the opportunity of chatting with some of our friendly volunteer room guides, as well as having a look around the Hall. If you have some spare time on your hands, or want to make new friends and have new experiences, then why not come along and find out more. The Hall is open from March to October and the role will involve talking to our visitors, answering any of their questions and sharing the stories of this wonderful family home. For more information, please contact us at melford@nationaltrust.org. uk call us on 01787 379228, visit our website, or see us on Facebook.
Staying Warm this Winter Do you need advice or support on staying warm and well this winter? Call in to the One Colchester Shop in Culver St East, Colchester (near Primark). Staff and volunteers will let you know about our Winter Resilience project which brings together a range of organisations to help you with welfare benefit advice, home safety and insulation, energy efficiency and much more. We have warm clothing for adults and children – free for anyone who needs it. We can also help with affordable transport and social activities to keep you connected when it’s cold outside. If you would like to help elderly or vulnerable people in our community, please get in touch to find out about volunteer roles including befriending, helping with transport in bad weather or giving support to people leaving hospital. Or you can donate winter clothing or toiletries which will be given to those most in need. Your help can make a real difference to people’s lives. For more information please call 01206 505250, email information@community360.org.uk or call in at the One Colchester Shop.
St Helena’s Comic Hero Run This event is a fantastic excuse for you, your family and friends to grab your capes and masks to raise money in aid of St Helena. This will take place at Colchester Castle Park on Sunday 17th March starting at 10.00am. With 3 routes to choose from, there’s something for everyone! Comic hero themed warm ups will take place before each event. You can take part with entry fees starting at £5. Every penny raised will allow us to help local people face incurable illness and bereavement. For more information please call 01206 931468 or visit www.sthelena. org.uk
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What’s On General
Nayland Horticultural Society Annual Spring Show At Church Hall, Bear Street, Nayland, CO6 4HY Saturday 23rd March 10.00am There will be a raffle, cake stall and refreshments available as well as the wonderful colourful Spring flower exhibits. Entries are invited for the 18 classes and may be brought along to the hall between 8.15am and 9.00am for judging. Entry forms are available on the website or speak to Trevor or Margaret Smy on 01206 262022.
Table Top Sale
At Aldham Village Hall Saturday 9th February 10.30am Free entry. If you would like to have your own table, please contact Anne on 01206 211624. Tables £5 each. We provide your table and seating. Book early as spaces are filled very quickly.
Events at the East Anglian Railway Museum At the East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel Station, Colchester CO6 2DS Sunday 27th January and Saturday 23rd February
Escape Rooms Incarcerated in the Victorian waiting room
or corridor train, you and your team need to solve the clues and puzzles and find the vital evidence you only have one hour to escape the room. Wednesday 20th February
Half Term Diesel Day Blow away the Winter cobwebs and ride our vintage diesel train at the East Anglian Railway Museum. Explore the atmospheric Victorian station buildings, carriages and working signal boxes. Cosy up with a hot chocolate in our vintage railway carriage cafe. Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd March
Chappel Winter Beer Festival Over 70 beers, ciders and perries served in the unique setting of our Victorian Goods Shed. Live music both nights including great local band, The Silburys. Sunday 31st March
Mothers Day Special Treat Mum to a Delicious Sunday roast with all the trimmings in our vintage railway carriage cafe; vintage makeovers and lounge-style singers to serenade Mum. Mums get free entrance to the museum. For more details please call 01206 242524 or email: www.earm.co.uk/whats-on.
Courage calls to Courage Everywhere At Firstsite, Colchester Now until 12th May 10.00am – 5.00pm
Exhibition documenting the creation of Turner Prize-winning artist Gillian Wearing’s recently unveiled statue of Suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett, situated in Parliament Square, London. Free entry. For more information please visit www.firstsite.uk
Colchester Winter Beer Festival
At Colchester Arts Centre Wednesday 30th January – Saturday 2nd February 12.00 noon – 10.30pm Colchester CAMRA - the Campaign for Real Ale - welcomes you to our 12th Colchester Winter Beer Festival. Real ale and cider, also local wine, Belgian beers and a range of soft drinks. Everyone is welcome. Saturday evening includes local surf-rock band Surfquake to the stage. Free entry before 3.00pm, £3 after 3.00pm, free entry for CAMRA members. More information from www.beerfestivals. colchestercamra.org.uk/
The Magic of Valentine’s At Colchester Castle Thursday 14th February 5.00pm – 7.00pm Come along after hours and meet our curators as they explore the magic of Valentine’s. Celebrate the history of love with a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Booking essential
from 01206 282941. Suitable for ages 18+
Essex Vegan Festival At Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure Centre CO1 1YH Saturday 2nd March 10.30am – 4.30pm Over 80 fantastic stalls, world food caterers, exciting cookery demos, inspirational talks, interactive workshops, yoga and children’s activities. Entry is £3 payable on the day on the door (under 16’s free) or £15 for VIP tickets in advance from eventbrite. co.uk to include fast track entry and a goody bag full of vegan products, samples, discounts and offers. To find out more information please email veganeventsuk@gmail.com or visit www.veganeventsuk.co.uk
Colchester Record Fair At Firstsite, Colchester Saturday 23rd February 10.00am – 4.00pm A treat for both enthusiasts and casual collectors alike. Come and browse through stall holders’ collection of vinyl and CDs from a vast range of genres. Grab yourself a bargain or perhaps something a little more rare. Free entry. More information from www.firstsite.uk
Langham Handmade Fair At Langham Community Centre, School Rd, Langham CO4 5PA Saturday 23rd March 11.00am – 4.00pm Over 25 makers, creators, crafters and artists attending. Stalls include jewellery, art works,
What’s On bespoke dog collars, greetings cards, crochet hats and scarves and much more. Free entry and parking. Easter Egg for the children. More information from langhamhandmadefair@gmail.com or from www.facebook. com/langhamhandmadefair
The Warm and Toasty Club At Colchester Arts Centre Sunday 3rd March 2.00pm Armed with sweet live acoustic music, engaging banter and tea and toast, join host Johnno Casson for a warm afternoon of gentle entertainment for all ages. In this magazine format paying homage to John Peel’s Home Truths, gather round the fire for interviews and musical turns. If you fancy something a little cheeky, squeaky and quite uniquey then turn off the TV, pull up an Arts Centre chair and make yourself at home at The Warm & Toasty Club! Tickets £5 from www.colchesterartscentre.com or 01206 500900.
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Colchester Symphony Orchestra concert - ‘Romance is in the Music’ At St Botolph’s Church, Colchester Saturday 16th February 7.30pm Rachmaninov’s 2nd Piano Concerto and selections from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suites & the Prelude and Liebestod from Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde. Tickets are £15, £13 (concessions). Under
25s are admitted free to all our concerts. Tickets are available on the door or may be reserved in advance by calling 01206 271128 or from csosecretary@ colchestersymphonyorchestra.org.uk Please see www.colchestersymphonyorchestra.org.uk for further information.
Come and Sing Carmina Burana At The Thomas Gainsborough School, Sudbury Saturday 9th March 10.00 am with a performance at 5.00pm. Nayland Choir is delighted to host this Come and Sing Day led by choral director Ben Vonberg-Clark. Tickets £15 to include score, under 18s free, available from www.eventbrite.co.uk. More information available at naylandchoir.org, or email naylandchoir@gmail.com.
Rock Choir Concert At Chappel & Wakes Colne Village Hall Sunday 24th February 2.30pm Tickets: £5 adults, children aged 4 to 12 £2.50. Tea and coffee, light refreshments and raffle available on the day. Tickets from: Chappel & Wakes Colne Village Post Office and Store, Jim Taylor 07771 622 525, Christine Underwood 07983 242 517 or Patrick Dent 01787 220147 – ticket sales in advance only as limited space available. More information from underwood1@live.co.uk or1jimtaylor9@gmail.com.
Colchester Organ Society At Thomas Lord Audley School, Monkwick Avenue, Colchester CO2 8NJ. On the first Friday of each month 7.45pm - 10.15pm Live keyboard concerts with music to suit all tastes, featuring top musicians from around the country. Friday 1st February
AGM followed by David Thomas
13th February
Emma Bishton, soprano with Ian Ray on piano 20th February
Daniel Law on piano 27th February
Fumi Otsuki and Sarah Kershaw on piano 6th March
Words and music for Ash Wednesday 13th March
Eduardo Sanchez on flute and Ian Ray on piano Friday 1st March
Byron Jones £4 members, £6 non members. Refreshments and raffle. Ample parking inside school grounds. Free one off entry for two non members upon production of this advert (Friday concerts only). For more information please contact Alan Pilgrim on 01787 269458 or email alanwpilgrim@tiscali.co.uk
Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts At Lion Walk Church, Red Lion Walk, Colchester 1.00pm – 1.30pm Free entry to concerts, no need to book. Light lunches available from 12.15pm. Donations to charities welcome. More information on www. lionwalkchurch.org 6th February
Timothy Pells on guitar
20th March
Cavendish Ensemble 27th March
Trio Passione Dave Collison’s Human Jukebox At The Little Crown, 12 Short Syre St, Colchester CO1 1LN Saturday 16th February 9.00pm – 11.55pm A night of fantastic singing from local performer Dave Collison, who will perform your favourite songs from the sixties and seventies, including Roy Orbison, Elvis, Eagles, ELO, Neil Diamond, Queen and many more! Requests taken. Free entry.
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What’s On The Colchester Waits & Gregory Rose Westron Wynde At St Andrew’s Church, Church Lane, Marks Tey, Colchester CO6 1LW Sunday 24th March 2.30pm The Colchester Waits are joined by a specially formed chamber choir directed by Gregory Rose to perform music from England in the first half of the 16th century, including dance tunes and chansons from the court of Henry VIII as well as a new piece by Gregory Rose, based on the famous Western Wynde melody and especially commissioned for the event. Tickets £12 available from www.colchesterearlymusic.org.uk
Drama and Dance ‘Alice in Wonderland’ pantomime At the Orpen Memorial Hall, West Bergholt
At The Mercury Theatre, Colchester Friday 15th February 7.30pm Having previously performed to sell out audiences here over the past four years the Military Wives Choir will romance us with their songs and reflect on the strength and support we can offer each other when we are in need. Tickets £13 from www.mercurytheatre.co.uk or 01206 573948.
Saturday 2nd February
At the Headgate Theatre, Chapel St North, Colchester CO2 7AT
‘Papillon’ (15)
Tuesday 5th – 9th February 7.45pm
The Orpen Player’s pantomime featuring all the wonderful characters plus a few more to amuse and entertain. Tickets are £8 adult, £5 children and can be obtained by calling Roger on 01206 241048, and from Ash’s Store in West Bergholt.
The Vortex, written by Noel Coward with its depiction of sex and drugs in the Jazz Age, stunned the critics and caused a sensation within the theatre-going public. Coward explores emotional blackmail, drug abuse and shattered relationships. In a world where there is constant pressure to be perfect, The Vortex, performed here by Paper Lantern Theatre Company, is as relevant today as it was 80 years ago. Tickets £15 from www. headgatetheatre.co.uk or 01206 366000.
A Doll’s House
Cinema
Friday 25th, Saturday 26th January and Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd February. Evening performances 7.30pm, and a matinee each Saturday at 2.00pm. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain up.
At the Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Colchester Military Wives – Valentines Special
The Vortex
Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th February 7.45pm On Christmas Eve, in an ordinary Norwegian house, a dangerous secret threatens to tear apart the marriage between Nora, a loving and caring mother, and Torvald, a strict and old fashioned banker. Henrik Ibsen’s classic features themes still relevant to a modern audience conveyed through powerful dialogue and storytelling. Advance ticket prices £5. For more information please call 01206 873261 or visit www. lakesidetheatre.org.uk
Starring Charlie Hunnam and Christopher Fairbank. Wrongfully convicted for murder, Henri Charriere forms an unlikely relationship with fellow inmate and quirky convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega, in an attempt to escape from the notorious penal colony on Devil’s Island. Saturday 2nd March
‘Mamma Mia – Here we go again’ (PG) Starring Lily James, Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep. Five years after the events of Mamma Mia, Sophie prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna as she learns more about her mother’s past.
Dedham Films At The Assembly Rooms, High St, Dedham
Leavenheath Village Hall Digital Cinema At Leavenheath Village Hall, Wrights Way, Leavenheath Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Refreshments (wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee) will be available before the film starts and during the interval. Tickets £3.50 per adult and £2 per child. Reserve your seat online at www.leavenheath.org. uk or please call Lesley 01206 262505 or Ken 01206 263266 for tickets.
Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. If there is a suitable break in the film, there is a 15 minute intermission for drinks at the bar and ice cream. Open seating at all our screenings. Tickets are £4. Tickets for sale at the door cannot be guaranteed so please buy your tickets at the previous screening or as soon as you can from Shakespeare House Gallery, Dedham High Street or online at www.dedhamfilms. co.uk
What’s On Wednesday 20th February
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ (12A) Native New Yorker Rachel Chu accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick turns out to be not only the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. And it soon becomes clear that while money can’t buy love, it can definitely complicate things. Wednesday 20th March
‘The King of Thieves’ (15) A true crime film about a crew of retired crooks who pull off a major heist in London’s jewellery district. What starts off as their last criminal hurrah quickly turns into a brutal nightmare due to greed. Based on infamous true events.
Things for Children February Half Term Trail
At Marks Hall, Coggeshall CO6 1TG Monday 18th – Sunday 24th February 10.00am – 3.00pm Learn more about the trees, shrubs and delicate flowers which are beginning to come to life following the cold winter months, as we welcome the Snowdrops back. Greet Spring by taking part in our fun and informative Snowdrop Trail. Complete the trail leaflet and hand it in at
our shop in the Visitor Centre to claim your prize! Suited for children aged 3 years to 12 years. Adult admission £6, children £2.75 plus Trail cost £1.50. More information from www.markshall.org.uk
Creature Encounters At Colchester Natural History Museum, High St, Colchester CO1 1DN Friday 22nd February, sessions at 12.00pm, 1.15pm and 2.30pm Meet some extraordinary animals and discover more about the animal kingdom. Which mammals, birds or reptiles will you meet? £5 per person, ages 2 and under free. Suitable for all age groups. Booking required on 01206 282941.
Fairyland Trust Workshop: Elf Sticks At Colchester Arts Centre Saturday 9th February 10.00am, 11.00am, 12.30pm and 2.00pm with BSL Hear the story of King Elfred who met The Fairyland Keeper of Time and learnt how to make an Elf Stick then make your very own using a wide range of recycled and natural materials. Elf Sticks are how you tell time in Fairyland, so together we will decorate a 1m long staff with rags and totems of nature and learn about seasons and phases of the moon and sun. Please arrive 10 minutes before your workshop starts. Suitable for ages 6-9 year olds. Tickets £5.95, only children require tickets,
maximum 1 adult per child to accompany. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start. Tickets from www.colchesterartscentre. com or 01206 500900.
Talks and Workshops Feering Flower Club
At Feering Community Centre, Coggeshall Road, Feering C05 9QB 7.30pm Feering Flower Club aims to promote the love of flowers and plants in an atmosphere of fun and friendship. We provide informative and relaxed meetings on a monthly basis, social events, open evenings and workshops. £4.50 members, £7 visitors. Open to all. For more information please contact Sue Bunting 01376 571059 or visit www.feeringflowerclub.co.uk Tuesday 19th February
AGM Tuesday 19th March
Helen Bird In-House Workshop Foliage manipulation.
Nayland Horticultural Society Talk At Church Hall, Bear Street, Nayland, CO6 4HY Tuesday 26th March 7.30pm Hannah Powell from the Perrywood Garden Centre, Tiptree will talk about the history
of the business and their plans for the future development of their takeover of the Wyevale site near Sudbury. Raffle and refreshments available.
West Bergholt Gardeners Talk At the Orpen Hall, West Bergholt, CO6 3BW Our programme incudes further talks in April and May and trips out in June, July and September. We are an informal and friendly group and visitors are very welcome to join us. £3 entry fee is payable at the door or why not join us a member for the remainder of the programme for a reduced fee of £6. For further information contact Terry Claydon on 01206 241256 or email: terryclaydon@aol.com Monday 18th February 7.30pm Our speaker for this evening will be Brian Carline who will be giving a talk entitled ‘Soil, Sweat and Tears’, which will offer advice for reluctant gardeners. Monday 18th March 7.30pm The topic for this evening will be the ‘Malmaison Carnation - Flower of the Edwardian Season’ presented by Jim Cook
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What’s On Colne Valley Flower Club Demonstrations At the Orpen Hall, West Bergholt 7.30pm. Visitors always welcome. For further details please call Manya on 07759 331719 Wednesday 20th February
Demonstration by Gill McGregor, ‘As Spring comes forth’ Wednesday 20th March
Pat Barton from Norfolk Essex Wildlife Trust Braintree Local Group AGM and Illustrated Talk: Seawalls At St Andrews Church Hall, Halstead, CO9 2LD Tuesday 19th March 7.15pm After the AGM Tim Gardiner from the Environment Agency will be talking about how sea walls form a huge resource for wildlife, a source of shelter and nectar, and about their feature in connecting other habitats in the landscape..
No need to book, £3 donation payable on the day. Please contact Tracey Kay for more details on 07742 294358 or kay. tracey@yahoo.co.uk
Dan Cruickshank – Road to Palmyra At The Mercury Theatre, Colchester Wednesday 27th February 7.30pm Earlier this year Dan Cruickshank embarked upon a perilous journey to Syria, in order to discover what had happened to the ancient city of Palmyra during the three years of Islamic State control. The aim was to not only assess the destruction but to reveal the human suffering of those who died protecting the ancient city and its history. Dan will take questions and be available to sign books after the talk. Tickets £16. More information from www.mercurytheatre. co.uk or 01206 573948.
From Sketch to Paint workshop At Firstsite, Colchester Saturday 2nd February 10.00am – 1.00pm Turn your drawings and sketches into paintings under the expert tuition of Simon Carter, painter and President of
Colchester Arts Society. Includes a demonstration of techniques and skills by Simon and a practical workshop. You will need to bring a selection of your drawings or sketches to work from during the class. Cost £55. Materials provided, all abilities welcome.
Farmers markets Please note that some dates may be liable to change so for more information contact individual markets for details.
Colchester Farmers Market The Arts Centre, Colchester Friday 8th February and Friday 1st March at 9.30am - 12.30pm Contact Rowley Castiglione 01206 367776
Wivenhoe Farmers Market Congregational Hall, Wivenhoe Saturday 16th February and Saturday 16th March at 9.30am – 2.00pm Contact Rowley Castiglione 01206 367776
Lavenham Farmers Market The Village Hall, Lavenham
Sudbury Farmers Market St Peters Church, Sudbury
Sunday 24th February and Sunday 24th March at 10.00am - 1.30pm
Friday 22nd February and Friday 29th March at 9.30am - 2.00pm
Contact Justine Paul 07704 627973
Contact Justine Paul 07704 627973
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What’s On February/March Programme: World class Jazz every Friday at Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ
www.fleecejazz.org.uk Doors at 7.30pm, gig starts 8.00 and ends about 10:30pm. 2 sets Ample parking; fully accessible. For Information/tickets call 01787 211865 See website for directions as satnav can get you lost! WeGotTickets.com (booking fee) On the door, cash or cheque only Discount for “Friends of Fleece” of £4 a gig plus Loyalty Bonus
1st Feb.
Basil Hodge Quartet
8th Feb.
Chris Bowden Quintet feat. Bryan Corbett
15th Feb.
Deelee Dubé and Renato D’Aliello
22nd Feb.
Clark Tracey Quintet
1st Mar.
John Turville and Julian Arguelles
15th Mar.
Steve Fishwick Quartet
22nd Mar.
John East Project
29th Mar.
Sean Khan Quartet
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‘Ballerina’ or ‘Minarettes’ trees. These columnar apple trees produce fruit on short spurs growing out of the main stem, resulting in trees measuring up to 2.4m (8ft) tall, but which can be planted just 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart. Many different varieties are available, including dessert apples, cooking apples, pears, plums, gages and damsons.
Gardening Fabulous Fruit Trees It is not difficult to grow a fair quantity of fruit, such as apples, pears, plums or cherries, in even a tiny garden – so how do you manage it? First, choose a ‘rootstock’ – the type of tree root the fruit variety has been grafted on to – that has a dwarfing effect, meaning the tree is unlikely to become huge. Examples include rootstocks ‘Pixey’ on plums, ‘M9’ on apples or ‘Quince A’ on pears. An apple or pear can be a border edging, with each tree spreading to 150cm (5ft) and trained into a horizontal barrier about 45cm (18in) about ground, which bears fruit along the horizontal ‘arms’. Either place a pollinator tree nearby to ensure good fruit set, or choose the self-fertile ‘Concorde’ pear for a reasonable crop with just one tree. Ready-trained step-overs are available from some garden centres and specialist fruit nurseries.
Growing fruit trees in pots works well, provided you use a good-sized pot – perhaps even a half-barrel. Use a loam-based John Innes No. 3 compost and place plenty of drainage material at the base of the container – broken flower pots
With a bit of planting space next to it, you could grow your fruit as an ‘espalier’ work well! Make sure the tree is fed and well-watered and kept under control. ‘Family Trees’, on to which two additional varieties of the same fruit have been grafted, let you grow three varieties of apple or pear on one tree. The varieties are selected to cross-pollinate and you should get a fair crop from an established tree.
If space is so limited that you can only have one tree, choose a ‘self-fertile’ variety that doesn’t need a companion and can fertilise its own flowers. For apples, varieties include ‘Queen Cox’, ‘Greensleeves’ or ‘Red Devil’, for pears ‘Concorde’ or ‘Invincible’, for cherries ‘Stella’ and for plums ‘Victoria’. A pollinator will give a heavier crop, but without you’ll still get a fair quantity of fruit. You can grow fruit as an ‘espalier’, trained and pruned so that the tree lays flat against a fence or framework, with several parallel fruit-bearing arms or in a fan shape against the surface. This works well for cherries, plums, damsons and apricots. A cordon or single-stemmed apple or pear can be trained over a simple arch, or grow one variety up one side and another (a suitable pollinator) up the other – it’ll look stunning in the spring when in flower, and then again when it bears its tasty crop! By Pippa Greenwood
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