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‘The weaving traditions and life of the Nomads’ celebrates the nomadic Qashqai of Fars in Iran.

Tents, rugs, textiles and tribal objects, as well as a selection of charming, individual Qashqai rugs will be on display.

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SPOTLIGHT Sir Peter Blake OUT EAST OUT AROUND THE REGION OUT EAST Theatre SUFFOLK Bury St Edmunds SUFFOLK What’s on in November SUFFOLK Newmarket SUFFOLK Woodbridge CAMBS Cambridge CAMBS What’s on in November NORFOLK Norwich NORFOLK What’s on in November NORFOLK Burnham Market ESSEX Saffron Walden ESSEX What’s on in November HERTS & BEDS Bishop’s Stortford & Sawbridgeworth HERTS & BEDS What’s on in November HERTS & BEDS Hertford & Ware VISIT Olney & Castle Ashby OUT & ABOUT Hello and welcome to the biggest ever issue of EAST MAGAZINE. The run-in to Christmas has started so we’ve got some great ideas for Stocking Fillers, decorations and places to buy your real Christmas tree grown in the region. But let’s not get too ahead of ourselves - it’s Guyfawkes’ Night this month, and we’ve got details of all the big displays in the region - just a few of over 1,000 events to discover inside this issue. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg visit our website for even more! Enjoy. John Boston

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Sir Peter Blake

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ften referred to as the Godfather of British Pop Art, Sir Peter Blake is holding his latest exhibition at the St Giles Gallery in Norwich, where his most iconic prints from the past twenty years will be on view. The works highlight his continued fascination with mass culture and entertainment, and will feature that famous album cover.

Now in his seventy ninth year, Sir Peter’s style is so influential that it has spawned a million familiar pastiche collages, with modern icons as their theme. His own works, such as the famous 1950s ‘On The Balcony,’ are beautiful and painterly even though they have a photographic look about them. However, he will forever be linked with his seminal Beatles’ album cover, Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

He is rightly famous for his striking album covers - most notably Beatles’ Sergeant Pepper’s – and he has produced covers for Paul Weller, Ian Dury and the Blockheads and Oasis. He is credited with turning the album cover into an art form in its own right. Although the Sergeant Pepper album cover is as iconic as the album itself, he was, astonishingly, paid only a one-off fee of £200 for the artwork. (He has reportedly long since given up the fight to redress the royalties balance, however).

Although he credits Americans Jasper Johns and Robert Rauchenberg as the first pop artists, Sir Peter was one of the very first in Britain to make art accessible to the masses using accessible imagery, and his own working class origins were represented in autobiographical paintings which featured wrestlers, comics and other everyday objects.

With a paradoxical history of being part of, and rejecting, the art establishment, Sir Peter can look back over a career which set the bar for the modern Brit Art disciples, including Damien Hirst, whose work he admires. After sixty years of both being part of the ‘scene’ as well as one of those commentators who define it, he has amassed an eclectic, collector’s studio, which itself is a folk museum to the 1950s and 60s. It is probably a natural progression, therefore, that he has also been joint curator of the Museum of Everything, an itin-

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erant gathering together of unconventional memorabilia and ephemera, and a platform for untrained ‘accidental’ artists. The Museum features many of the private curios and souvenirs Sir Peter has been collecting since the age of fourteen.

Sir Peter’s first foray in to the art world was at the conventional, but - for him at least - influential, Gravesend School of Art, where he learned the fine art disciplines of wood and stone carving, life drawing, architecture and anatomy. (Although not so conventional that Quentin Crisp was one of the life models he drew at that time). After a discerning and supportive teacher helped him get his portfolio together, he was accepted into the Royal College of Art painting school, where he was one of the first working class kids who benefited from the post-war labour Government’s student grants.

His memory of parts of his own childhood is forensic, and he recalls his time as a seven year old evacuee in Essex in vivid detail, from Phil the farting lodger to Mrs Lofts and her stale bread. The son of an electrician and nurse, whatever artistic leanings his parents had were not encouraged, but thankfully they did not stand in the way of their son’s ability and aspiration.

Perhaps surprisingly, given his uber-urban 60s credentials, he rejected city life in the 1970s, when he became one of the founder members of the Brotherhood of Ruralists, a group of artists who turned their back on the city and what they saw as the mundane structure of the art establishment.

He and his fellow artists painted nature combined with literary, folklore and musical influences.

He is, though, a well-known and irredeemable fan of popularism, and his willingness to challenge and even turn his back on the art establishment lead him not just to pop art, but also to embrace affordable and practical materials, hence his love of screen printing which is the medium he uses in the forthcoming exhibition. Sir Peter was knighted for his contribution to the art world in 2004. His influence and his appeal continue to be enduring and universal: GQ magazine recognised his originality and his genius when they conferred on him their ‘Visionary Award’ in 2008.

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20 Years of Printmaking: An exhibition of silkscreen printing by Sir Peter Blake is an exclusive solo presentation of his most iconic silkscreen prints. His role in advancing the record sleeve to that of an art form is also illuminated with some of the most iconic and enduring covers in modern music history, most notably the Beatles Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band that will be included in this exhibition. The exhibition focuses on Blake’s printed works on paper from 1991 – 2011 and highlights his interest in Pop-culture and the themes prevalent throughout a distinguished career. Sir Peter Blake will personally open the show on Thursday 24th November. St Giles Street Gallery, Norwich, November 24th – December 24th 2011 www.sgsgallery.com

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Hermitage rd. a new bar and restaurant and the newest destination in Hitchin, Herts, opened its doors last month. The 1930s building - previously a ballroom and a nightclub - has had many of its features restored including 6 meter high windows, original floors and the stage that has seen a huge swathe of musical history grace its presence. The restaurant can hold 150 covers and features an open kitchen, adding to the ambiance and excitement the dining experience. The kitchen is headed up by dynamic young talent Kumour Uddin who previously worked as Sous Chef at the sister establishment The Fox, Willian. The food offer is geared around casual high street dining and sharing platters with a British theme.

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REGION Downton Abbey is fast becoming one of the most popular British television period drama series. Produced by a British media company it features an ensemble cast of British actors including two ex-students from Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, the leading dance school based in Tring in Hertfordshire. With rave reviews, the award winning drama stars past Tring Park students, Jessica Brown Findlay (right) who plays Lady Sybil Crawley and Amy Nuttall (inset) who plays housemaid Ethel. They join a long list of high profile alumni that includes Thandie Newton, Caroline Quentin and Jane Seymour. An independent, coeducational boarding and day school, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts offers a unique opportunity for pupils with passion and talent from the age of 7 to 19. 01442 824255 www.tringpark.com

Wilderness Stores in Harleston, south Norfolk, is as surprising as its name. A fascinating hybrid of antiques and homeware shop, it shows how effectively old and new can combine and complement each other. Effortlessly elegant European furniture, in rich warm hues of walnut and cherry wood, sit beside shabby-chic painted pine and oak pieces, boasting buttermilk or cool grey exteriors and deep red or sea green interiors. Eccentric upholstered armchairs stand on richly patterned kelims and rugs from Persia and Afghanistan. Hat-stands are laden with fabulous baskets, hand-printed canvas shoppers, appliquéd aprons and French-inspired oven mitts. Vintage fabrics have been used to make cushions, lavender bags and tea cosies. Table-tops and dressers are groaning under antique and vintage porcelain, glassware, salt-glaze and earthenware pottery from France, Romania and UK. And the air is perfumed with soaps and roomscenters from Heyland & Whittle. In the lead-up to Christmas there are big log baskets and practical enamel kindling and ash buckets, 100% wool rugs and blankets, and unique decorative Christmas stockings, tree and table decorations, and artist-made cards. Run by a mother and son team, Nicky Stainton and Gabriel Higham-Stainton search out, commission and create items that are special and highly desirable – so that their shop feels more like an oasis than a wilderness. It is definitely worth the trek to Harleston. Bullock Fair Close, Harleston, Norfolk 01379 853067 enquiries@wildernessstores.com

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When I think of November, I picture the rich late autumn colours, that hazy orangey autumn light as dusk settles, the smell of wood smoke and of creating a cosy, welcoming environment. So here are a few current, favourite ideas to bring warmth, light and a bit of sparkle into your home as befitting the month of Guy Fawkes night and the approaching onset of winter. Fenella Fairrie

REMEMBER REMEMBER some ideas for November Keep the home fires burning There is nothing like coming in from the cold outside and what better to welcome you than a gloriously traditional but totally up to the minute AGA range cooker.

Create the ultimate cosy Kitchen with this fine provider of heat and multiple cooking options all in one.

Available in a variety of sizes, the AGA is fashioned from cast iron and coloured with vitreous enamel to a perfect finish. Synonymous with life in the country, these design classics are available to all in a fab range of colours. The website address for AGA is www.agaliving.com and we are lucky to have local stockists in Holt and Norwich, both in Norfolk.

Star Burst Shimmer A star burst mirror will add theatrical impact to your home. I have fallen for this giant burst (104cm in diameter) of mirror and champagne silvery gold (also available as shown, in the pure gold finish). How fitting for the month of November with a subtle nod to the celebrations of Guy Fawkes night yet how very stylish all year round.

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Magic of candlelight Candle light always creates an air of romance and atmosphere. These stunning fluted, antiqued silver tea light holders create a warm and flickering glow, perfect for festive entertaining and ideal for a pretty gift.

Similarly, a silver candle pot (available in two sizes), will add a lasting, elegant touch to your home. Cluster together or position a pair to add sparkle to a dining table, mantle piece or sideboard. Contact Fenella for information (see below) on her range of tea lights and candle holders, perfect for gifts or a treat for yourself!

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Cosy Up Throws are great, throws are versatile. Use elegantly to dress a bed, draped over a chair or simply to cosy up on the sofa. The softer the better and I can’t resist these so, so soft Bronte merino lambswool throws as an essential winter warmer.

Shown here in Cardinal red with white spots, they are reversible and available in a good range of colours to suit all tastes. Diss based www.roomswithaview.co.uk stock a wonderful selection of Bronte throws and other lovely interior accessories

What better way to bring sparkle and elegance into your home than a fantastic chandelier. Be mindful of the size but don’t be afraid to be bold. It has to be glass, I would encourage steering well clear of acrylic versions as they do not radiate like crystal glass, which will sparkle and scatter the light. For the rich intensity and sparkling opulence I am drawn to this magnificent chandelier. How fitting to the November theme but how utterly divine all year round. What a statement you would make with the Red Murano Glass, dripping Red & Clear Lead Crystal Droplets. Classic Chandeliers: www.classicalchandeliers.co.uk are based in London and also have a ‘not to be missed’ Outlet site in Melton, stocking a fantastic array of exquisite lighting.

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Crowley Turf Supplies, who have also provided turf for Buckingham Palace Gardens and West Ham United Football Club, have grown into one of the premier turf suppliers in South East England.

Managing Director, Dave Crowley said: “It has become general knowledge that County Turf supplied the turf to the Olympic Stadium and we have seen an increase in sales recently from people wanting County turf, be it in their back garden or for their business premises.”

“As the country has been in recession for the last few years, I only hope that the London Olympics will help improve local business and help the smaller companies survive.”

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Bloke stuff tool kit, £7.50 from Wilkinson

Christmas Character Bibs pack of 2, £8, from Mamas & Papas

Star by Julien Macdonald Boxed Diamonte Votives £18 each from Debenhams

Wild and Wolf Series 302 Phone, £50 from Debenhams

Union Jack Jewellery Box, £18 from Accessorize

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Lads Night Out Briefs, George at ASDA, £6

Lingerie Bag, £4 from Next

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Holiday Set, £55 at Debenhams

Wonder Woman Mug from River Island, £7

Red Herring Cupcake Soap, £6.50 Debenhams

Squibble Dont Squabble game, £8.99 Lakeland

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Christmas Moose Lights £9.50, Marks & Spencer

Digital bauble £15, Marks & Spencer

Glitter Polar Bear £10, Next

Make Your Own Christmas Felt Garland £4.95, John Lewis

Shabby Chic: Etched glass cake stand £60. Bird decoration £6. Fabric decoration £5. Glass egg decoration.

Gold baubles £15 (pack of 36). ‘Lace’ charger £22.

‘Kew’ dinnerware from £7. All at House of Fraser

Red reindeer present sack £14.95, bollywoodchristmas.co.uk

Antique Crackle Christmas Tree £10, Debenhams

Sainsbury's TU Ho Ho Ho Decorative Word, £10

Set of 12 handmade mixed glass shapes in various colours £17.95, bollywoodchristmas.co.uk

Set of 6 Reindeer Decorations £10 woolworths.co.uk Star £6, George at ASDA

Santa pull decoration £8.99, British Heart Foundation giftshop.bhf.org.uk

Bauble Christmas Wreath, £15, littlewoods.com

Red Berry Light String £16.99, Lakeland

'Merry Christmas' Garland, £15, Monsoon/Accessorize

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Pack of 3 bright bird decorations £1.50, Matalan

Oslo Chair from £275, Natural Chunky Knit Cushion £20, Red Stag Cushion £12, Lit Silver Paper Star Lamp £16, Pre Lit Silver Sequin Garland £22, Mini Glitter Trees (Set of 5) £6, Santa Stocking £5, Silver Round Twist Mirror £99, 6ft White Flock Tree £60 Piece Mixed Shatterproof Bauble Set £10, Red Crackers (Set of 12) £12. All available at Next.

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Christmas

Cambs Cambridge Christmas Tree Experience At Parsonage Farm near Cambridge, they have been growing and selling Christmas trees for over twenty years. They only start cutting in December to ensure freshness and stock Norway Spruce and Blue Spruce trees. Parsonage Farm, High Street, Bottisham 07831 467 539 www.cambridgechristmastreeexperience.co.uk Essex Easter Hall Fresh Nordmann fir trees - the most popular low drop variety are grown here on the farm, along with fresh foliage for decorating the house or wreath making and a large selection of Artificial trees. Aythorpe Roding, Dunmow 01245 231722 www.christmaswrappedup.co.uk Herts Dane End Christmas Tree Farm Norway Spruce, Nordman Fir (non-Drop) Christmas Trees grown on the farm. Walk around the woods and find

your perfect Christmas tree or choose from a pre-cut selection. Highview Farm, Dane End, nr Ware 01920 438256 www.christmastree-farm.co.uk

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Great places to buy Xmas trees

Essex Christmas Tree Farm Large number of trees with numerous sizes on sale and growing from 1m to 6m high along with a wide choice of varieties of Fir, Spruce and Pine. Stands and decorations also available. Rectory Road, Hawkwell 01702 200 926 www.christmasfarm.co.uk Essex Great Slamseys Farm The Wheaton family have been growing and selling Christmas trees for over thirty years and you can choose from a wide range of fresh, high quality needle retaining firs and traditional spruce that fill their barn. Why not order your. Great Slamseys Farm, Blackley Lane, Great Notley 01245 361400 www.greatslamseys.co.uk Herts Littlefield Farm Traditional Norway spruce and needle retaining Nordman firs from 3ft to 30ft. Also sell pot grown trees up to 5ft. All available to buy in their covered display areas. Open daily from 1st December. Kinsbourne Green Lane, Harpenden 01582 767666 www.littlefieldfarm.co.uk Suffolk Blackthorpe Barns Trees grown by the nearby Rougham Estate who have been in the business for well over forty years and are now acknowledged experts in the field. The Rougham Estate has supplied 10 Downing Street on numerous occasions.

Choose your tree from Blackthorpe

Barn where you can both see and smell how fresh they are.

They stock Nordmann Fir, Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir, Noble Fir and Scots Pine, along with potted trees. Rougham, nr Bury St Edmunds 01359 270091 www.blackthorpebarn.com

Norfolk Norfolk Christmas Trees: Great Melton Trees grown by Great Melton Estate are available in the shop, along with stands and decorations. Tree varieties available are: Norway Spruce, Nordmann Fir, Blue Spruce, and Serbian Spruce. Hall Farm, Pockthorpe Road, Great Melton 01603 810269 www.norfolkchristmastrees.com Norfolk Norfolk Christmas Trees: Reepham Trees grown by Salle Park Estate are available in the shop, along with stands, wreaths, holly and more. Tree varieties available are: Norway Spruce, Nordmann Fir, Blue Spruce, and Serbian Spruce. Manor Farm, Salle, Reepham 01603 870499 www.norfolkchristmastrees.com Norfolk Elveden Estate Elveden began growing Christmas Trees as a Forestry diversification activity nearly 40 years ago. They were the first Christmas Tree producer to become UKWAS certified by the Soil Association and Lord Iveagh is the current President of the British Christmas Tree Growers Association. Last year more than 200 local authorities used their services for over 900 display trees. There is an extensive selection of smaller domestic trees available to buy from the estate throughout the Christmas season. London Road, Elveden 01842 890223 www.elveden.com

Essex Forever green Christmas Trees A Christmas tree farm who specialise in ecofriendly pot-grown living Christmas tree rentals for the home. They deliver from 26 November and collect in January at no additional cost to you. 07854 437224 www.forever-green-christmas.co.uk Norfolk Manor Farm A small family business growing the very best trees to the highest standards: Norway Spruce, Nordmann Fir, Blue Spruce and Scots Pine.

Visit the Little Christmas Barn for wreaths, holly, mistletoe, chestnuts and much more.

Vicarage Road, Great Hockham 01953 498204 www.christmastreesnorfolk.co.uk Suffolk Paul Williamson Xmas Trees Nordmann Fir and Norway Spruce trees grown at Maynard House Orchards.

The Street, Bradfield Combust, Bury St. Edmunds 01284 388680 www.williamsongrowers.co.uk Beds Stagsden Christmas Trees Established in Bedfordshire at West End Farm, Stagsden for nearly 30 years, these experienced growers offer Nordmann Fir, Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce and Lodgepole Pine trees. Visit the Christmas Shop in the converted stable for a large range of Christmas decorations and gift ideas. West End Farm, Stagsden, Bedford 01234 391924 www.stagsdenchristmas.com Essex Foxes Farm Produce Growers of Bordmann Fir trees, which can be bought directly from the farm. Foxes Lane, Aldham, Colchester 07754 266340; also available from Lavenders Farm, Ford End, Chelmsford. www.foxesfarmproduce.co.uk Herts Festive Trees A family business who grow and sell a wide range of quality Christmas Trees, which are dug daily for freshness. Potted trees are also available.

Oak's Cross Farm, Hook's Cross, nr Stevenage 07931 454515 www.festivetrees.co.uk

WHICH TREE? Nordman Fir The original non-drop tree with good needle retaining properties, soft, wide and flat, dark green needles. The tree presents a wide conical shape, and the branches are not too dense.

Blue Spruce A low-drop tree that often has a distinctive silver-blue colour and a smell that is reminiscent of Christmas.

Scots Pine The best needle retaining tree there is, it has very long needles that give a lovely pine smell to any room.

Norway Spruce The favourite Christmas tree in England. It has the shape, smell and tradition of Christmas past.

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Fashion Great fashion undies for beautiful girls Ann Summers Mae Long line bra £26 and suspender brief £14. Also available: cami suspender £35 and string £10

Marks & Spencer Pin up Body Solutions chemise, £35

Panache Tango Balconnet/ Deep Brief - in Cherry Red

Simply Yours Gok Wan Flash Bra £28, and Flash Thong £10

Debenhams B by Ted Baker bra £24.50, briefs £12.50, kimono £45

Matalan Christmas Elm bra £7, brazilian £4

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This Fleur of England set, available at Elouise Lingerie, is made in the UK by a British manufacturer and the Darling range is pure silk and French lace. The Bra is £90 and briefs are £60

a purchase as women do change their size frequently Always make sure the strap around your body is firm but comfortable to ensure the bra is supporting your breasts properly Shoulder straps should then be adjusted to add further support but must not be too tight The wires at the front should lie flat against your rib cage Your breast should be enclosed in the cup with no bulging Try on a T-shirt with your new bra to see the shape it gives Move around and lift your arms in the air to make sure the bra doesn't move Don't try to measure yourself then buy.

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Brides - make sure you have your bridal lingerie for your dress fitting and when choosing your dress have lingerie in mind.

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The Only Way is Essex star Jessica Wright models a new lingerie line by Alexis Smith for women who have had breast augmentation. As documented in ITV2’s real-life soap, Jessica recently went from a 32C to a 32DD. She says: “I am delighted to be fronting this stunning range of bras crafted especially for girls like me who have undergone breast augmentation. The unique design of Alexis Smith lingerie means not only that I look and feel great wearing it but also the pure silk material means they are unbelievably comfortable for both augmented and natural breasts.”

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Chandelier Earings £7.50, Next Star by Julien Macdonald woven stretch ring £12, Debenhams

ASOS Chain Necklace with Skull Pendant & Spikes £45, asos.com

Green Goddess Earrings £27, glitzysecrets.com

Sparkle Ball Necklace £18, Marks & Spencer

Chunky Statement Cuff, £15 yogoego.com

Honeycomb cuff £22, mintvelvet.co.uk

Amethyst Gold Stone Pendant Necklace £40, bagsofsparkle.com

Babette Wasserman Rhodium Plated Thunder Sodalite Cufflinks £57. Riley & Riley, Ipswich 01473 231212 rileyandriley.co.uk Crystal Princess Tassel Earrings £75, Martine Wester

Tresor Paris Limited Edition Purple Cord 3 Ball Bracelet £49, Exclusive to Steffans, www.steffans.co.uk Statement necklace £25, Warehouse Enya Bracelet £16, Accessorize

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EAT • DRINK • STAY Here’s this month’s idea’s for places to eat out, go for a drink, or stay over.

Essex Alec’s Restaurant Bar & Grill

Alec Smith, formerly of Smiths Brasserie, has lovingly restored the former Green Man Public House at Navestock Side with flair and passion. Spiral staircases, spacious dining rooms and stunning views from every aspect. Whether it be enjoying the surrounding countryside or watching the cricketers on the green opposite, its location is superb. Simple, quality food cooked the way you wish, where classic fried cod in beer batter and chips sits happily with steamed sea bass with an oriental twist. Navestock Side, nr Brentwood 01277 375696 Herts YUVA

Breathing new life into what was once The Red Lion, Mr Khan offers a sophisticated dining experience centred on its luscious and diverse menu. The name YUVA means feminine, youth and sensuality and each individual room here accentuates a unique dimension female sensuality: classic sophistication, mystery and intrigue, emerging sensuality, innocence, and power. Enjoy a tantalizing mouthful of Asian influenced modern cuisine; drawing from regional Indian and Nepalese traditions, and an award-winning wine list. 51 Old North Road, Kneesworth, Royston 01763 244259 42

Cambs Plate & Porter

Divided into two restaurants to create a more intimate feel, this delightful fine dining restaurant also has a comfortable lounge area for pre-dinner drinks.

Opened in 1996 by Matthew and Lisa Carroll and is still run by them today. This hands-on approach makes for an excellent menu and food of a high standard, cooked from scratch by chef Matthew, including their own bread, sweets and even the petit fours served with your coffee. Look out for themed nights once a month. Station Road, March PE15 8SQ Essex Salsa Family run restaurant and tapas bar offering a great combination of good food, great atmosphere and good value. Specialist ingredients are imported from Mexico, Portugal and Spain. There’s a huge selection to choose from and some fab set menus, plus you can enjoy live entertainment

Cambs The Willow Tree A wonderful gastro destination in the picturesque village of Bourn, serving delightful food and drink in charming surrounds, this is a hidden gem of Cambridgeshire. We love the daily food specials board, the great selection of wines by the glass, the open fires, the elegant restaurant area, the cosy sofas, the heated terrace, and the magnificent Willow Tree that takes centre stage in the pub garden set against a backdrop of rolling country hills. The dining menu changes with the seasons, written by Head Chef and Co-Owner Craig Galvin-Scott. Look our for live jazz and acoustic music twice monthly. 29 High Street, Bourn 01954 719775 with your meal on Friday nights.

London Road, Southend-on-Sea 01702 213000 Norfolk The Crown Hotel

Hotel and restaurant sitting opposite Mundford village green in the heart of Norfolk’s Thetford Forest. The building dates back to 1652 and was once a renowned hunting inn playing host to the local magistrates court. Choose from the bar menu (there are two

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There are 40 well designed ensuite rooms. Crown Road, Mundford 01842 878233 Suffolk The Codfather Great new fish and chip takeaway and restaurant in the town centre.

Top quality, award-winning fish choose from a large, fresh selection - and perfectly fried chips. For an extra £1 you can have your fish charcoal grilled instead of fried in batter. Great American-style booths for eating in, and a good choice of pies if you’re not a fish lover. 37 King Street, Sudbury 01787 882100

Suffolk The King’s Head Laxfield Pubs don’t come any more traditional than this. The King’s Head (The Low House) is one of the very few pubs left in Britain that has no bar-counter. You go in the tap room at the back. Beer drinkers survey the array of barrels and request whatever takes their fancy, drawn straight from the barrel, non-beer drinkers just choose their usual tipple. A pub with an ancient fireplace, several small, cosy and interesting rooms, and a restaurant that serves real, traditional, home-made food, and with much of its produce sourced locally it’s always seasonal. Adnams Pub of the Year 2010. Gorams Mills Lane, Laxfield 01986 798395

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WINTERwarmers The nights are drawing in and there's no mistaking that winter chill in the air. While it's definitely time to pack away the barbecue and consign that garden furniture to the shed, that doesn't mean you have to put your entertaining plans on hold. Home Cook, a new book by self-taught cook, photographer and food writer Alastair Hendy, has all the inspiration you need for cosy winter dining. Whether you fancy a taste of nostalgia or something more exotic, it's bound to whet your appetite. Here Alastair shares three recipes - great for guests or to treat the family. Who needs barbecues anyway?

EASY LAMB TAGINE A tagine is a Moroccan stew gently perfumed with spice. Despite its exotic origin, it's an easy sling-it-in-and-forget-about-it casserole. Moroccans don't cook with fresh mint (it's for their tea) but we like to think they do, and we do, so it comes in here.

You can also change what's popped in the pot with the meat according to season. This one I've designated autumnal - adding squash and sultanas. In summer, I'd lay some thickly sliced tomato over the meat, and leave it at that. Eat with bread or couscous.

Emergency Apricot Tart This is my emergency tart, a big tray of a tart. No matter how last-minute I am, treating it rough and tough, it's always a beautiful thing. The apricots get on with the tart-making, as they ooze a delicious concentrate which does wonders with the pastry. If you can't find apricots, use plums instead. Failing that, leave off the sugar and flour layer and cover the pastry in finely sliced apple - and brush with the glaze after baking. For those with time and a hammer: inside the apricot stone lies a marzipan-tasting kernel and if you thwack open the stone (they're brutishly tough), these can be strewn over the tart or ground up and used instead of the flour over the base.

18 apricots 1 x 425g pack ready-made pre-rolled puff pastry 1 1/2 tbsp ground almonds or plain flour 3tbsp caster sugar 1 medium egg, lightly beaten 4tbsp apricot jam Using a small stubby knife and holding an apricot in the other hand, slice the fruit lengthways into three wedges - allowing the tip of the knife to follow the stone. This is very easy, and your pace will quicken as you master this Jack-the-Ripper action. Next, unroll the pastry on to a greased baking sheet something near the size of the pastry (and one with a small lip would be ideal) - then scatter with the ground almonds or flour and half of the sugar, avoiding the edge. Line the apricot wedges across the tart, each row overlapping the last, so that the pointy bits stick up a little. Scatter over the rest of the sugar, liberally brush all the exposed edges of pastry with beaten egg and bake on the middle shelf of a preheated 220C/425F/Gas 7 oven for about 30 minutes or until crisped around the edges. The apricots' tips should be lightly seared and the pastry cooked through underneath.

Stir the apricot jam with two tablespoons of water in a small saucepan over the hob until blended and syrupy, then brush this all over everything once it has cooled for a few minutes. Eat cut into big squares - hopefully while still slightly warm - and go crazy on the creme fraiche or double cream (or both).

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4 small lamb shanks, or 1 small shoulder of lamb, boned and cut into large chunks 1tsp ground ginger 11/2 tsp ground cinnamon 2tsp each of ground coriander and cumin pinch of saffron strands 3tbsp olive oil 2tsp runny honey 1 heaped tbsp sultanas 2 large onions, finely sliced 2 thick carrots, cut into chunks 1 small butternut squash or other pumpkin (around 500g), halved, deseeded, peeled and cut into large chunks handful of mint leaves Trim the lamb of excess fat - a little here and there is okay - and tumble into a wide casserole and sprinkle all over with the dry spices, some salt and pepper, the olive oil and honey. Then shoofty it all around, so that everything is nicely covered and gunked with spice, then spread out again, into one layer. Next, scatter over the sultanas and onion, then jumble the carrot around, fitting them down between any gaps. Salt and pepper it again, then pour over about 250ml water, cover with a lid, and bring to a gentle bubble on the hob. Then, slip it into a 160C/325F/Gas 3 oven and forget about it for about 1 1/2 hours (2 1/2 hours for shanks). Then unlid, sit the wedges of pumpkin on top, cover again and pop back in the oven for a further hour or until everything is meltingly tender and the meat almost forkable. Serve piled with its juices over couscous, plus lots of torn-up mint leaves.

Buttery Asparagus Pappardell with Lemon and Herbs Need I say more?

Sublime. Till-the-cowscome-home food.

1 bundle asparagus, trimmed 300g dried egg pappardelle or other ribbon pasta 50g butter, softened a dash of extra virgin olive oil grated zest of 1/2 lemon 1 mixed bunch basil, mint, chives, dill, chervil, tarragon or parsley, roughly chopped Parmesan, shaved from a block Blanch the asparagus in boiling salted water for about three minutes or until just tender but still retaining some bite and drain, then slice each stem into three sections.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, until al dente. Then toss it in a dash of its cooking water, salt, pepper, butter, olive oil, lemon zest and herbs, then mix through the cooked asparagus. Pile on to plates, topping with shaves of Parmesan, and some more twists from the peppermill.

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Organ donation

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If you've never got around to joining the Organ Donor Register, do it now and help stop three people a day dying as they wait for a transplant, say organ donor specialists.

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hile 90% of Britons are in favour of organ donation, only 29% of them are actually on the register, according to a recent survey from UK Transplant, meaning a huge shortage of donor organs.

There are currently around 8,000 people in need of a transplant, yet last year only 1,000 people donated organs after death, allowing 2,700 organ transplants to take place.

Officials believe the massive disparity between people’s support for organ donation and them actually joining People need to stop for a the register is largely due to them simsecond and think ply never finding ‘It could be me or my the opportunity to family that need a sign up.

Government transplant’ hasThe tried to address this life-threatening procrastination this month, by forcing all driving licence applicants who apply through the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) website to state whether they want to donate their organs in the event of their death.

The organ donation question on the DVLA form was previously non-compulsory,

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although it still prompted many registrations: of the one million new organ donor registrations every year, half came through the DVLA. It's hoped making the question compulsory will double the percentage of people choosing to join the organ donation register when applying for a driving licence.

Transplant surgeon Professor Peter Friend, director of the Oxford Transplant Centre, thinks it's a great idea.

“This brings it to people's attention - and I think that's all we need.

“It's clear that the majority of the population is in favour of organ donation and transplantation - but most people just don't get round to it.

“People need to stop for a second and think 'It could be me or my family that need a transplant'.”

In June, NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) figures showed that a record 18 million people are now on the NHS Organ Donor Register.

However, the figure needs to be much higher, says the NHSBT, as just being on the register doesn't necessarily mean you'll be able to donate your organs when you die.

This is because organs, particularly hearts and lungs, deteriorate rapidly without an oxygen supply and then can't be used for

We both feel incredibly strongly about organ donation. Although it is an enormously difficult decision for a family to make, often in the most harrowing of circumstances, the tremendous generosity of donors and their families helps transform the lives of thousands of people every year. Nothing could be more important or sacred than that. More than 400 peopale die every year before getting that second chance a transplant could give them. Please help; talk about your donation wishes with your family, and like us, carry an Organ Donor Card, and join the NHS Organ Donor Register. Richard & Judy, TV Presenters www.eastevents.co.uk

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Fibroids are an even more common issue and Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital has recently invested in three brand new hysteroscopes, (a state-of-the-art machine that helps surgeons carry out keyhole operations on fibroids in the womb in selected cases).

But, perhaps most importantly, Nuffield Health focuses on listening from the very beginning of the hospital journey. This enables a bespoke treatment plan to be put in place and take into consideration each person’s needs.

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Ever since my wife Tanya had a heart transplant at Harefield Hospital back in 1987, I've realised just how important organ donation is. I feel passionate about the whole issue of transplantation. Tanya became ill during her pregnancy with our daughter Kaley and but for the wonderful doctors at Harefield Hospital and, of course, the donor who made her transplant possible, I would have lost her.The very fact that we could renew our wedding vows 13 years after our wedding, watch our children grow and for them to have a mother and father is down to Tanya's transplant.

It's vital that more people join the NHS Organ Donor Register. Vinnie Jones, actor transplantation. As a result, most organ donations come from people who've died while on a ventilator in an intensive care unit, as the ventilator can keep blood and oxygen circulating after death.

Improvements in road safety and medical intervention also mean fewer organs are being donated from road accident and brain haemorrhage patients.

Conversely, the number of people needing a transplant is expected to rise steeply over the next decade, due to an ageing population, an increase in kidney failure - sometimes caused by adult-onset diabetes - and scientific advances resulting in more people being suit-

able for transplants.

In fact, the NHSBT released figures last month showing that despite the bigger pool of potential donors, patients face increasingly long delays, with the average wait for a new heart rising almost 70% over three years up to 2009, and the average wait for a new kidney rising 20%.

The surgeon describes the success of organ transplantation as “spectacular”, but warns: “There are almost 8,000 patients waiting, and a substantial proportion of them won't live long enough to receive a transplant.

“This is one thing we can all do that costs nothing and will transform the lives of so many others - a lot of people can benefit a great deal from just one donor's organs.

“Anyone who would wish for transplantation for themselves or a member of their family, should think about registering as a donor too.”

Friend says it's “hugely frustrating” that patients have to wait for transplants, and the wait can be very risky.

“Many of them are living difficult, fragile lives and aren't sure if they'll live long enough to receive a transplant,” he explains.

“The majority of transplants are successful it's totally life transforming, and patients live normal lives afterwards.

“I've done a lot of surgery outside transplantation, and it's the most transforming surgery you can do.”

One extra person joining the NHS Organ Donor Register could help to save another nine lives. Please support this year's organ donation campaign by joining up to the Register today and letting those closest to you know your wishes. I know I would take an organ if I needed it, and I'm sure most people would, so if you believe in organ donation, please join the Register today. Ainsley Harriott, TV chef 50

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Potential donors are urged to speak to their family before signing up to the register.

Trish Collins, an NHSBT specialist organ donation nurse, says: “In my experience, when families are faced with the question about whether their loved one's organs are to be donated, if they don't know what the person wanted, it makes it very difficult.”

She adds: “Some families will say yes to donation because they want something positive to come out of something so tragic, knowing that anything from two to eight people's lives could be saved by donating their loved one's organs.”

ORGAN DONATION FACTS • A donor can donate a heart, lungs, two kidneys, pancreas, liver, small bowel and two corneas, plus bone and tissue such as skin, heart valves and tendons.

• Although some organs may become less suitable for transplantation as people age, organs from people in their seventies and eighties are transplanted successfully.

• The oldest solid organ donor ever recorded in the UK was 84.

• The oldest recorded cornea donor was 104.

• The oldest recorded recipient of an organ in the UK was an 85-year-old kidney patient.

• On the NHS Organ Donor Register, 30% of people are aged between 16 and 25 when they join, 24% are between 26 and 35, and 9% are 65 or over when they join.

• More women (54%) than men (46%) have joined the Organ Donor Register.

• To join the Organ Donor Register, visit www.organdonation.nhs.uk or call 0300 123 2323

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ADOPTION? Have you considered adopting a child but then put it to the back of your mind? Do you have a loving home which you could offer a child in need of adoption? Adopters are needed for children of any age in the Peterborough City Council area and also further afield. People from all walks of life can adopt, including people who are single, couples with or without children and same sex couples. You do need to be over 21, but there is no upper age limit. Homes are needed for children of all ages and there is also a need for people who can adopt sibling groups, children with disabilities or health problems and children from black and ethnic minority backgrounds.

A day in the life of a Foster Carer….

My husband and I always wanted to be parents. When we discovered we could not have children naturally we looked at other options. Our doctor mentioned adoption to us, and I soon found out that adoption isn’t just about my desire to be a parent, it’s about providing a loving, stable home to a child who may have not had the best start in life or who couldn’t live with their birth family. We decided to find out more, picked up the phone and called Peterborough City Council Adoption Team.

We were sent an Information Pack and within a couple of weeks attended an Information Evening. I remember being so nervous – it was our first contact with Social Workers! Everyone was so nice and friendly, we knew from that point onwards that adoption was right for us.

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Our Social Worker was fantastic and really made us feel at ease. During our assessment we attended training courses and had lots of visits to our house, it seemed like a lot to go through. Attending the Adoption Panel and being approved as Adopters felt like our dream was finally becoming real.

One day our Social Worker came to visit to tell us about our child. His birth parents both had learning difficulties and could not care for him. As soon as

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Glen Campbell Country music legend Glen Campbell performs in Southend this month, the region’s ony date for the singer’s final ever UK tour.

'I'm coming back to perform in the UK, where I have had the pleasure of touring regularly over the past 40 years, for my final tour there.’ he says. ‘I'm thrilled to be returning. The audiences were wonderful on my previous tours, and I always felt right at home. They always make me feel appreciated.'

Glen Campbell: The Goodbye Tour will see Glen, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, supported by his two daughters and his son's band, performing many of his greatest hits, that include Gentle on My Mind, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Wichita Lineman, Galveston, Rhinestone Cowboy, Southern Nights and songs from his new album.

Glen Campbell is one of the most popular artists and country music's greatest guitarist, respected by his peers and young artists far and wide. From his amazing 12-string guitar work on his own albums to his session guitar work as part of the Wrecking Crew (who were Phil Spector's go-to guys) and on albums by the Monkees, Sinatra, Haggard, Dean Martin and a couple hundred others, Glen's guitar has coiled its way deep into the DNA of American music.

His last, critically acclaimed album, Meet Glen Campbell, saw him putting his smooth vocals and layered arrangements on contemporary and classic hits by the likes of U2, John Lennon, The Foo Fighters and Green Day. Now consciously bowing out at the tail end of over 50 years in popular music, Glen Campbell hits a serene reflective note on latest album, Ghosts On The Canvas. He ditched the booze and drugs decades ago and he's written and told his story different times and in different ways before, but here he sings and interprets with the naked humility of a massive lifetime's twilight.

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The Co-op Juniors Theatre Company are back with their annual Christmas Spectacular at Snape Maltings, Aldeburgh, Suffolk.

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The hugely popular Essex crime writer Martina Cole will be signing copies of her new novel, The Faithless at Waterstones in Chelmsford High Street. Martina Cole is the No. 1 bestselling author of seventeen hugely successful novels. Her hard-hitting, uncompromising and haunting writing makes for an incredible read, and sales of her books now stand at over ten million copies. She will be in store at 12.30pm on 18 November.

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REGION Ronan Parke, the 12-year-old from Poringland, Norfolk who finished runner-up in the fifth series of ITV show Britain's Got Talent, has just released his eponymous debut CD on Sony Music. Ronan, who is a pupil at Framingham Earl High School, was favourite to win the talent show, but eventually came second to Jai McDowall by a margin of 2.6% of the vote. The CD features the single A Thousand Miles, and a song written b Gary Barlow, Stronger Than I Am.

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Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy has arrived in Essex! The unique dance experience for children ages 3 to 6 based on the stories of the international animated sensation, Angelina Ballerina, launched in September and a new term begins again this month. The first of its kind in Essex, the Academy allows children as young as three to develop their musicality, imagination and motor skills in classes that follow and bring to life the adventures of Angelina Ballerina, a remarkable mouseling who has taken the world one pirouette at a time with her determination and unquenchable zest for fun. For more information or to enrol now for classes beginning this month see www.angelinaballerinadance.com

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The UnLit Festival is a new literary festival for Norwich with a difference. A live celebration of the written word in all its forms it takes in prose, poetry, performance and music. Over 3 nights from Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 November the festival will bring together some of the most exciting new and established writers and performers. For full details visit www.unlitfestival.com

There’s two great events for soul music fans this month. The 4th Sunny Hunny Soul Weekender takes place at Searles 5 Star Leisure Resort, Hunstanton, Norfolk and features three dedicated rooms with DJs playing the best in Northern Soul, Motown & Club Classics, Jazz, Funk & Modern. 25-27 Nov 07950 468011 www.eastangliansoulweekend.co.uk On 12 Nov enjoy Classic 60s & 70s Soul, Motown and Northern Soul at Norwich City Football Club’s Top of the Terrace bar, featuring a whole host of specialist DJs. For tickets/details call 07990 618293.

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REGION If you are looking to experience the different, the unusual, the colourful and exciting, then The Moroccan Market Of Handicraft is the place to visit. There will be a wide range of traditional Moroccan items for you to see and purchase.

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Eastern Angles Theatre Company are back at the cosy Sir John Mills Theatre in Ipswich In November with another festive theatre production.

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Grease at Norwich Theatre Royal features a host of top West End and touring performers plus celebrity Teen Angels Rhydian Roberts and Robin Cousins. John Bultitude caught up with the cast to find out more.

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t is one of those musicals that everybody knows with its iconic songs, stunning costumes and boy meets girl story in the AllAmerican setting of Rydell High.

For added star quality, the producers have cast two celebrity Teen Angels in the show with former X Factor contestant Rhydian Roberts bringing some glitter and sparkle to the role in week one.

Then on week two, one of Britain’s sporting legends ice-skating champ turned Dancing On Ice favourite Robin Cousins takes over the role and says people who come and see the show in Norwich are in for a treat.

He explained: “Audience participation aside, people really love Grease because they know what they are going to get. We are getting so many repeat visits from people who have loved the show. We also have a very fresh, young and enthusiastic cast.

“Grease is one of those shows which is so well put together. What is interesting about it is that it is a popular show which people know but if you do not get it absolutely right, it will fall flat on its face because it is so well-known.

I have now been in it in the West End and on tour and this is one of the freshest companies I have worked with.”

And you don’t just need to take Robin’s word for it. Another big name in the showbiz world (and fellow talent reality show judge) is also very clear that Grease Is The

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Word when it comes to choosing a good night out. He said: “Arlene Phillips came to see it in Woking a few weeks ago and she said it is one of the best performances she has seen for around 20 years.”

Starring in the show is definitely a dream come true for Robin who trod the boards from a very young age. He explained: “I always wanted to be a performer. I dreamed of being Gene Kelly when I was little. I am also one of those people who can’t have the radio on without singing along.”

Meanwhile Grease will mark Robin’s debut on the Norwich Theatre Royal stage although he is no stranger to the city. He said: “I did do a few projects with Anglia TV when they used to produce work. It was a while ago but I do remember doing an antiques programme – similar to Cash In The Attic – and a couple of talk shows.”

And it will also give him the chance to catch up with former Dancing On Ice winner Hayley Tamaddon, who will be busily rehearsing for this year’s Norwich Theatre Royal pantomime Sleeping Beauty.

He said: “Hayley was just brilliant and, just like Sam Atwater from last year, she came from an acting background which meant she knew her limits. The thing about Hayley was that she would also make each of the pieces her own.”

Joining him in the cast will be Danny Bayne – who played Danny in the West End run of Grease – and is no stranger to Norwich after playing Corky Collins in the acclaimed production of Hairspray at the Theatre Royal earlier in the year.

He is also looking forward to starring in the show in Norfolk. “I’m not just saying this – Norwich is one of my favourite places on the

tour. I really like St Peter Mancroft Church. It looks really fantastic when it is all lit up at night,” said Danny.

His current success is a far cry from the shy lad tempted to try dancing and performing by his mum in a bid to boost his confidence.

Clearly Danny’s flair and dedication paid off as he managed to secure a place at the prestigious Italia Conti Drama School in London.

In parallel, his dancing career also took off which led to him becoming a British Champion in Freestyle, Hip Hop, Latin American and Rock ‘N’ Roll as well as becoming a major world competitor in Latin American finishing third at the Italian World Championships.

It was the reality TV show Grease Is The Word which first catapulted him to fame. ITV’s search for a Danny and Sandy to star in the West End run of the iconic musical saw Danny go through week after week but it caused a bit of a career quandary for him.

He explained: “I had also auditioned for Daddy Cool, the Boney M musical. I hadn’t heard anything from Daddy Cool and I had got through to the boot camp stage of Grease Is The Word when the musical told me I had got the job. I thought I would carry on with the TV show and take the chance and I am glad I did.”

It meant he was catapulted into the public gaze and became a must-see for ITV audiences on each edition of the programme but – in true Danny Bayne style – he took everything in his stride. He said: “Once I was in the show, it becomes a different type of life but you get used to it and that was when things really took off for me. I loved it.”

Also making her return to Norwich in the Grease ensemble is Alice Mogg, who appeared in the theatre’s pantomime Robin Hood three festive seasons ago opposite Tony Slattery and Helen Atkinson-Wood.

So, for a perfect feelgood night out, the message is get down to the Norwich Theatre Royal box office like Greased Lightning because the show is definitely the ticket everyone wants this winter.

Grease is at Norwich Theatre Royal from Tuesday 22 November – Saturday 3 December. For tickets call 01603 630000 or go to www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

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he run up to Christmas is such a special time in the picturesque market town of Bury St Edmunds.

The unique festive atmosphere this year will be supplemented by many events to make a Christmas visit to Bury even more special than usual.

The huge variety of shops both national brands and local independents means that there is no need to go anywhere else this year for all your Christmas requirements.

When you also add the huge variety of places there are to get a tasty bite to eat then why not make a day of it. The food and drink offer varies from a cup of coffee and a cake to high class cordon bleu restaurants and lots in between.

Thursday evenings in Bury from November 17th through to 22nd December is when most of the activities will be happening and free car parking is available from 4pm on all six of these evenings.

A wide variety of entertainment is planned for each of these evenings so a Thursday evening visit to the town will be an enjoyable experience for all.

Why not join us on the 17th November to see the Christmas lights switched on, with new lights planned for the Churchgate Showcase area of the town. Fun starts at 2pm with RWSFM broadcasting their programmes live from the Buttermarket between 2pm8pm. Live penguins will be outside Cotswold Outdoor from 2pm and the lights will be switched on by Santa, the Mayor and Local MP, David Ruffley, at 7pm where they will arrive on a reindeer drawn sleigh.

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by Bid4Bury, the Borough Council will be presenting the superb three day Christmas Fayre between 25th and 27th November and will be supplementing the produce market on Wednesday and Saturdays with a special festive market every Sunday in December before Christmas.

As can be seen there is so much planned for Christmas in Bury to make a visit to the town a must during the six week run up to Christmas.

With the huge variety and high quality of the retail and food and drink offer the town provides this beautiful market town in the middle of Suffolk punches well above its weight so come along and enjoy a “very Bury Christmas”!

Grand Christmas Light Switch on Event Thursday 17th November Starts at 2pm s Live Penguins outside Cotswold Outdoor s Charity Stalls s Reindeer led procession from 6pm s Lights Switched on at 7pm s Lots of other entertainment

Christmas Fayre 25-27th November

Late Night Shopping Events s Every Thursday in December 1st – 22nd inclusive s Entertainment planned for each evening including musicians, magicians, face painters, singers, festive skaters, elves to name just a few

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Bury St Edmunds Eight Annual Christmas Fayre Friday 25th November – Sunday 27th November Between Friday 25 November and Sunday 27 November, the historic centre of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk will be transformed into a traditional Christmas market with colourful stalls selling local produce and crafts as well as traders from around the UK and mainland Europe, traditional fairground rides and on-stage entertainment.

The Angel Hill and Abbey gardens in Bury St Edmunds, with its recently crowned cathedral, medieval Abbey Gate and links with Charles Dickens is the ideal setting for a traditional Christmas Fayre. An added attraction is the towns nearby cosmopolitan shopping centre with its great mix of famous name stores and independent shops plus cafés and restaurants galore. Visitors on Saturday and Sunday will also be able to sample the delights of Bury St Edmunds provisions market while this year, the date coincides with the Cathedral’s Christmas Fair and the Medieval Fayre in Moyse’s Hall Museum. There will be street entertainment and more stalls in the brand new public building - apex. There really is something for everyone.

New for 2011 is the Farmers Market on Sunday 27. All producers will be from the Suffolk area and there will be a selection of food, drink and crafts – ideal for the Christmas period.

Bury St Edmunds has good value parking close to the town centre and a park and ride will operate on all three days.

Alternatively let the train take the strain. National Express will be offering a free child ticket with every adult ticket purchased and the Beerhouse on Station Hill will be having it’s own Beer Festival as part of the Christmas Fayre. Take your train ticket in and get a free souvenir beer glass.

So, Bury St Edmunds award winning Christmas Fayre just keeps getting bigger and better. Why not come along and see for yourself.

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The apex is the music, entertainment, business and community venue in Bury St Edmunds.

Situated in the arc shopping centre, it offers a wide variety of events in the centre of town.

From classical music to pop, rock, jazz, blues, world, country and folk, the apex delivers a diverse programme of music, and also hosts the monthly Fat Cat Comedy Club and a range of dance events and offers many free events throughout the year.

The coffee bar is also open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm for visitors to enjoy a drink and relax in the comfortable sofas and beautiful surroundings.

November events include: Rock sensations, Panic Room, whose stellar frontwoman AnneMarie Helder was voted ‘Best Female Vocalist’ by Classic Rock magazine on the 5th; International a cappella phenomenon, the Swingle Singers on the 8th, with a repertoire encompassing classical, jazz, Latin, pop and rock; Bard of Barnsley, Ian McMillan and his band on 10th with a scintillating night of poems, music, comedy; the premier ambassadors of Hot Jazz and Western Swing, Hot Club of Cowtown on 16th November; and the awardwinning Barbirolli Quartet performing works by Mozart, Britten and Beethoven on 22nd See www.theapex.co.uk for more details or ring 01284 758000 to book tickets.

Don’t miss the Theatre Royal’s spectacular traditional family pantomime, Dick Whittington and his Cat, which runs from 25 November until 15 January.

It’s a fantastic, feline, fun-fuelled and fatabulous frolic for all the family telling the story of the young man who arrives in London to make his fame and fortune. Tickets are available from the Box Office on 01284 769505 or via the website at www.theatreroyal.org You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry, you’d better not pout, I’m telling you why.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Well that’s what St Nicholas Hospice Care hopes as it launches its annual Santa’s Hospice Jingle, to be held on Friday 9 December 2011.

The event calls for people from all walks of life to dress up as Santa and collect donations or sponsorship over the course of the day (that’s the jingle bit). It only costs £5 to enter and you will be supplied with a Santa suit to keep and a bucket for your collections.

Last year people from all over West Suffolk donned the famous red suit and raised more than £5,000 for the Hospice.

Why don’t you spread some festive cheer this Christmas and become a St Nicholas for St Nicholas Hospice Care. You and a group of colleagues could wear your suit to work as a team of hairdressers did last year, or grab some school chums and be Santas for the day at school or college. St Nicholas Hospice Care guarantees you will have great fun and your involvement will support one of the region’s best loved charities. Plus, you get your very own a Santa suit to keep! And remember - the real Santa is making a list, and checking it twice; and he’s gonna find out who's been naughty and nice. So put yourself in Santa’s good books this year and take part in this fun and festive event.

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THEATRE & SHOWS 1 - 5 Nov When We Were Married Sudbury Dramatic Society presents the classic farce set in Yorkshire at the turn of the 20th century. When three long-married couples are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversaries they discover that, due to a bureaucratic quirk, they have never actually been married. Quay Theatre, Sudbury, 01787 374745 1 - 5 Nov Dick Turpin’s Last Ride Dashing horseman, daring robber, swashbuckling swordsman, adored by every woman, respected by every man. Or poacher, rapist, thief and murderer, swung from the York gallows in 1739. What do you want to believe? Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 769505 2 Nov Flhip Fhlop Take a whole bag full of classic comedy routines, shake them up and update them for the hip-hop age and you have the exhilarating and hilarious Flhip Flhop. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900 2 Nov Flhip Fhlop Take a whole bag full of classic comedy routines, shake them up and update them for the hip-hop age and you have the exhilarating and hilarious Flhip Flhop. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900 3 Nov An Evening with Denis King Denis King began his musical career at the age of thirteen as part of one of the most successful pop groups of the 50s and 60s, The King Brothers

(Britain’s first boy band!). From the 70s he moved into composing for television and theatre, winning the Ivor Novello Award for the theme for Black Beauty. Music and conversation. Headmaster Porter Theatre, Framlingham College , Framlingham, 01728 723789 4 - 5 Nov Three Phantoms A brand new concert show featuring three former Phantoms - Earl Carpenter, Rohan Tickell and Matthew Cammelle - who between them have clocked up over 2,000 performances playing the title role in Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s the Phantom of the Opera New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900 4 Nov Numberjacks Join the children’s TV superheroes as they leave the sofa and embark on their first live adventure – and help them solve problems as they go! Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, 01502 533200 4 Nov Ashley George & Shirley Cimelli Spiritualist and clairvoyant. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 5 Nov Passing Strangers Eric Chappell’s comedy of twists and turns. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 5 Nov Micky Flanagan Razor sharp wit and no nonsense delivery with a classic working class East End background. His star exploded on to the comedy circuit a couple of years ago with a brilliantly observed Edinburgh Fringe show about his rise from workingclass Herbert to middle-class ponce, and being caught awkwardly between the two.

Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100 6 Nov Dons of Comedy An amazing, awesome, pumping powerhouse of a stand-up comedy show. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900

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6 Nov Celebrating Dance & Film Moving Arts East presents a collection of work created by dance practitioners working in North Suffolk. New Cut, Halesworth, 0845 6732123 6 Nov Steve Hall Steve has been called a Steve Coogan ‘lookalike and soundalike’, which makes sense as they are distantly related through a convoluted web of Irish cousins.

Hecklers tend to think Steve looks more like Mr Bean. Jokers Comedy Club at Manor Ballroom, Ipswich, 8 - 10 Nov Dick Turpin’s Last Ride Dashing horseman, daring robber, swashbuckling swordsman, adored by every woman, respected by every man. Or poacher, rapist, thief and murderer, swung from the York gallows in 1739. What do you want to believe? New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900 8 - 12 Nov Patience, or Bunthorne’s Bride It lampoons the aesthetic movement in art, with brilliant lyrics and tongue-twisting patter songs, and it’s humour and absurdities are still relevant today. Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 769505 9 Nov BBC Suffolk’s Big Night Out Performances from Michael J Fitch, Soul Kitchen, Committed to the Blues Brothers, comedian Richard Whymark and Burlesque to name just a few raising money for BBC’s Children in Need. Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, 01394 282126 9 Nov The Comedy Club Top stand up with Geoff Norcott, John Ryan and Paul Pirie.

Degero, Ipswich, 0845 459 56 56 11 - 12 Nov An Unsettling Evening Four gripping ghost stories from prolific supernatural fiction writer M.R. James are brought to life in an atmospheric evening of drama.

Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, 01502 533200 11 Nov Streisand - The Main Event A musical journey through the vast career of Barbra Streisand. Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill, 01440 714140 11 Nov English Touring Opera: The Fairy Queen A strange, delicate masque recreating the enchanted world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape, 01728 687110 11 Nov Rough Cuts: Darren Johnston This captivating work in progress, by award winning choreographer Darren Johnston, explores the idea of surround sound and visual performance. Delve into a digital world where events and images unfold as 3D illusions, evoking a dreamlike state of passing thoughts and memories. Jerwood DanceHouse, Ipswich, 01473 295230 12 Nov Mr Honk and his Sad Trombone Mr Honk plays in the local brass band. He is a cheery sort of chap with a sunny disposition and a spring in his step, but his trombone only plays the blues. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900 12 Nov Admission: One Shilling In this extraordinary collaboration award-winning actress Patricia Routledge and pianist Piers Lane celebrate the life of Dame Myra Hess – a

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remarkable woman who initiated, directed and performed in a number of legendary concerts at the National Gallery during the Second World War. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900 12 Nov We Three Kings “A show to celebrate the Rock n Roll Kings Billy Fury, Buddy Holly and of course, Elvis.” Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill, 01440 714140 12 Nov English Touring Opera: Xerxes One of Handel’s most celebrated masterpieces. Unusually, it is a comedy in the Venetian style, with many short arias and ensembles (including the well-known ‘Ombra mai fu’) and a number of comic characters – but with all the trials of love and jealousy vividly described. This new production recasts the Persian king as a glamorous prince-turned-pilot in the Battle of Britain, jealous of his brother’s stronger sex appeal. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape, 01728 687110

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12 Nov Peter Antony’s Swinging Laughter Show A swinging, laugh-aminute variety show, starring Peter Antony (Brother Lees) and Suffolk multi-instumentalist Leo Shavers, complete with a superb 6 piece band. Leiston Film Theatre, Leiston, 01728 830549 13 Nov A Festival of Dance Presented

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Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, 01502 533200 13 Nov Fat Cat Comedy Club Top stand-up. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 14 - 16 Nov The Snow Queen This spectacular production follows the story of Gera and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen placed under an evil spell. Only Gerda’s love for Kay can release him from the spell and break the Snow Queen’s curse of eternal winter. Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 769505 15 Nov The Nutcracker One of Tchaikovsky’s world famous classical ballets performed by the highly acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet. Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, 01394 282126 15 Nov Abba The Show Featuring ABBA’s original saxophone player, Ulf Andersson, this is deemed the most authentic ABBA show to date. Performed by Sweden’s

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WATERLOO, a world renowned group, the show charts the ABBA story from their Eurovision beginnings to their major international success.

Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100 17 - 19 Nov Moon Over Buffalo Ken Ludwig’s hit play presented by Bungay Theatre Group. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 17 - 18 Nov Stephen Merchant See panel. Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100 17 Nov The Comedy Club Top stand up.

Eastern Station Lounge, Sudbury, 0845 459 56 56 18 Nov The Curriculum Vitae Of Aurora Ortiz Classworks’ vibrant style of theatre-making is a mix of ensemble performance, interconnecting and blending with film, in this new touring production. New Cut, Halesworth, 0845 6732123 18 Nov Sydney Dance Company: 6 Breaths and LANDforms For the first time since his appointment as Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company, Rafael Bonachela will bring his new Company to Snape Maltings to present a Double Bill of UK Premieres. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape, 01728 687110 19 Nov Hansel and Gretel A participation musical for everyone over 5 years of age.

With beautiful costumes, an ingenious set and wonderful music. Quay Theatre, Sudbury, 01787 374745 19 Nov Streetwise Inc. Live 2 An extravaganza of song and dance presented by 100+ Suffolk students. Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, 01394 282126 20 Nov Storyteller: The Natural History of Trolls Multi-Awarding Winning Storyteller Robert Crighton is returning to his roots with a new collection of stories. Quay Theatre, Sudbury, 01787 374745 21 Nov Ed Byrne The master of observational comedy, Ed’s many TV appearances over the last couple of years have included hosting Live At The Apollo and being a regular panellist on Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You, as well as various other new comedy shows including Miranda Harts Christmas Unwrapped. Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100

22 - 24 Nov It’s a Wonderful Life Based on Frank Capra’s classic 1946 film, this stage musical version follows George Bailey, who grew up in the small town of Bedford Falls, dreaming of travel and adventure. Facing financial ruin by circumstances beyond his control, George discovers the true riches of love and friendship when a guardian angel named Clarence, who he meets on Christmas Eve as he contemplates suicide, shows him what life would be like if he’d never existed and how his actions have affected those around him and his community. Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, 01502 533200 23 Nov Tony Stockwell An evening of clairvoyance. Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill, 01440 714140 23 - 7 Nov Round the Twist! Eastern Angles present a festive mash-up featuring all your favourite Dickens Characters - and a few more besides! Sir John Mills Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 211498 23 Nov Bill Bailey Featuring Bill’s trademark musical interludes, observations and stories of the road, hisnew show, Dandelion Mind, will be based loosely on the theme of doubt (or will it?), as we follow Bill from his real-life saga of being trapped by the ash cloud to his barely contained rants about celebrity, TV, creationism and Michael Winner. He demonstrates new instruments, both ancient and modern, he sings an internet love song, a lament about punk heroes, Iranian hip-hop and plays a mean folkbouzouki. Thomas the Doubter gets a new look, and Darwin’s curious obsessions and the myth of intelligent design are all worked over in Bill’s own surreal style. Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100 24 Nov - 28 Jan Robin Hood And The Babes In The Wood Robin Hood attempts to outwit the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, free the unfortunate babes and their outrageous, oversize Nanny, Nellie Nightnurse, and marry the beautiful Maid Marion. The result is a fast, furious and funny feast of enterRobin Hood attempts to outwit the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, free the unfortunate babes and their outrageous, oversize Nanny, Nellie Nightnurse, and marry the beautiful Maid Marion. The result is a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment, designed to delight all the family. A talented cast of actor/musicians serve up over twenty rock and soul classic songs including The Hippy Hippy Shake, I Shot the Sheriff, Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Born To Run, Signed, Sealed, Delivered and many, many more. Classic entertainment which combines the best live music with all the fun of traditional pantomime to create the perfect Christmas showtainment, designed to delight all the family. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900 24 - 25 Nov The King and I The classic Rogers and Hammerstein musical is presented by 4Seasons Theatre Company working in support of chosen charities. Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge, 01473 295900

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24 - 25 Nov The King and I The classic Rogers and Hammerstein musical is presented by 4Seasons Theatre Company working in support of chosen charities. Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge, 01473 295900 24 Nov Cranford at Christmas The folk of Cranford busily prepare for Christmas, decorating each and every household with wreaths of holly and mistletoe. But beyond this cosy hubbub disaster strikes and the community must unite to keep the spirit of Christmas alive.

Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill, 01440 714140 24 - 26 Nov Cinderella Cool A play with music presented by FYTG. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 25 Nov Funny Tricks Join Ian Keable, a recent recipient of the prestigious Magic Circle Comedy Award, for an evening of non-stop laughter and bafflement. New Cut, Halesworth, 0845 6732123 25 Nov - 15 Jan Dick Whittington and his Cat A fantastic, feline, fun-fuelled and fatabulous frolic for all the family. This fab panto is an adventure story like no other filled with injustice, love at first sight, shipwrecks, singing jellyfish and a trip to Morocco. Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 769505 25 Nov Roy “Chubby” Brown The man with the helmet still shocking audiences with his coarse and sick humour - strictly adults only. Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100 26 Nov Luke Wright’s Cynical Ballads Luke Wright is a poet, performer and festival curator. Probably best known for his searing contributions to BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live, he is a regular contributor to radio, TV and newspapers and has written poetry for films and television. Quay Theatre, Sudbury, 01787 374745 26 - 27 Nov Equus Inspired by a true story, Peter Shaffer’s unique psychological thriller explores the complex relationships between worship, myth and sexuality. Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, 01502 533200 26 Nov The Blue Angel A dark tale of love and lust set in 1920s Frankfurt when a pompous and proud college professor falls for Lola, star of a burlesque cabaret troupe. Based on a novel which inspired the 1930 film of the same name starring Marlene Dietrich. New Cut, Halesworth, 0845 6732123 26 Nov Chris Packham – A Wildlife Exposed Using a series of his astonishing images Chris charts a quest to reflect the pure beauty of the nature he has long loved and dreamed of encountering. Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, 01394 282126 27 Nov Monkey Nuts Comedy Club A night of stand-up. Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill, 01440 714140 27 Nov Numberjacks Join the TV superheroes as they leave the sofa and embark on their first live adventure – and help them solve problems as they go! Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100

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29 Nov Remember When At Christmas Nostalgic Christmas music show with Neil Sands and his brilliant cast of West End performers. Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, 01394 282126 30 Nov BBC Radio 4 Recording of Mark Steel’s Comedy Show The comedian Mark Steel visits six different towns across the UK and delves into their history, people and idiosyncrasies to find what ingredients combine to make them truly distinctive. Tickets on available from www.bbc.co.uk/tickets Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 7 Nov Calendar Girls A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious. This hit show stars Lynda Bellingham, Debbie Chazen, Camilla Dallerup, Jennifer Ellison, Jan Harvey, Rula Lenska, June Watson and Ruth Madoc with Bruno Langley as Lawrence the photographer and Joe McGann as John. Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100

MUSIC 1 Nov Aurora Orchestra Programme to include: Bach, Hummel and Dukas and works by Ives, Nancarrow and Berio. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 1 Nov Engelbert Humperdinck A legend in the international music industry for the last forty plus years, with over 150 million records sold, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe for “Entertainer of the Year” (1988), 64 gold and 24 platinum records and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His hit records include: The Last Waltz, A Man Without Love, Release Me and There Goes My Everything.

Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100 2 Nov Rock Around the 60s 60s concert with Vanity Fare and the New Honeycombs.

Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 2 Nov John Barrowman One of Britain’s most successful all-round entertainers and one of the most familiar faces on British television and the West End stage. Best known for playing Captain Jack Harkness in the BBC series’ Torchwood and Doctor Who, he has also been a judge on the award-winning BBC1 entertainment shows How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, Any Dream Will Do and I’d Do Anything.

More recently he has hosted his own primetime Saturday night TV extravaganza, Tonight’s The Night and graced London’s West End as Zaza in the Olivier Award-winning La Cage Aux Folles.

Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100 3 Nov Village Well An exciting mix of dynamic musicians from around the world. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900 4 Nov The Wild Oats 60’s rock & roll band. New Cut, Halesworth, 0845 6732123 4 Nov Catfish Keith Catfish’s innovative style of footstomping, deep delta blues and 122

American roots music has spellbound audiences the world over. Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill, 01440 714140 4 Nov Thomas Dolby Thomas Dolby, the English singer-composer synthesist, is best known for his songs ‘She Blinded Me With Science’, ‘Hyperactive’, and the albums The Golden Age of Wireless and The Flat Earth.

Having taken a break from the music business and more recently returning to his native Suffolk, he has made his first studio album in nearly twenty years, A Map Of the Floating City.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape, 01728 687110 4 Nov BurySound 2011 Final of East Anglia’s most well know battle of the bands competition. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 4 Nov Will Young Will Young originally shot to fame after winning Pop Idol 2002, but has since gone on to defy the critics by releasing four multi-platinum selling albums, being voted the UK’s Favourite Artist twice and receiving critical acclaim for hit singles such as Leave Right Now and All Time Love. His bluesy, soulful voice, mature song writing and undeniably good looks have made him a national treasure and one of the UK’s best-loved artists. Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100 4 Nov Dr Feelgood Touring pretty much continuously since 1973, Dr Feelgood always give 100% of the finest British rhythm and blues to make you feel good. Performing such hits as including “Milk & Alcohol”, “Down At The Doctors” and “Roxette”. Manor Ballroom, Ipswich, 01473 258070 5 Nov D’ukes In 15 months this diverse group of musicians have played festivals, theatres, and regional radio and established the first ukulele festival for Essex and East London.

D’Ukes enthusiasm for playing a small instrument with 4 nylon strings has given the ukulele a makeover for the 21st century. Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill, 01440 714140 5 Nov Kit Downes Trio Following his Mercury prize nomination pianist Kit Downes makes his inaugural visit to The Devil’s itchen Collective as part of his Quiet Tiger tour. Greene King Social Club, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 764667 5 Nov Panic Room A new band featuring ex-members of Karnataka, Mostly Autumn and Fish’s band. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 6 Nov Haverhill Silver Band Music from the movies. Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill, 01440 714140 6 Nov Paul Leegan & The Legends 50s rock & roll. Regal Theatre, Stowmarket, 01449 612825 6 Nov Ipswich Choral Society Johannes Brahms. The Great School, Ipswich School, Ipswich, 01473 735878 7 Nov Brendan Shine Country music.

Regal Theatre, Stowmarket, 01449 612825 8 Nov Frank McCaffrey & Kevin Barry Irish country singers. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130

8 Nov Swingle Singers An international a cappella phenomenon. For over four decades, the unmistakable sound of “Swingle singing” has defined the art form: virtuosic vocal agility and blend demonstrated by their signature close-microphone technique, combined with high-level entertainment that has thrilled audiences around the globe. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 9 Nov Joe Brown Joe started his musical career as a guitarist, working with the likes of Johnny Cash, Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran.

In 1960, he formed his own group Joe Brown & The Bruvvers and had numerous top ten hits including the number 1 hit ‘Picture Of You’. Joe has also starred in six major motion pictures, and appeared many times on the West End stage. Unlike many other stars from the ‘60s who have reformed their bands now that there is such interest in their music again, Joe has never stopped working, he performs nearly 200 shows a year and has kept his music current throughout. Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, 01502 533200 9 Nov Kay Dawson & John Stafford Horn & piano. Fisher Theatre, Bungay, 01986 897130 10 Nov Ian McMillan Orchestra Astonishing, awesome and beautiful songs pre-

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sented by English National Opera poet-in-residence and Bard of Barnsley, Ian McMillan, with composer Luke Carver Goss and a jaw-dropping band of ensemble players. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 10 Nov Bellowhead Wild, joyous, perverse, bold, crazy, full-blooded, intricate, fearless, funny, epic and mostly BIG, the mighty 11piece Bellowhead blend folk, jazz, classical, disco and world music influences with English music and cabaret to stunning effect. Playing more than 20 instruments between them with six vocalists, they deliver a heady brew that defies categorisation. Ipswich Corn Exchange, Ipswich, 01473 433100 10 Nov Edwardian Cello Evening Travel back over one hundred years to the Edwardian era in this witty and poignant recreation of a typical musical evening from 1912. Join the ‘Great Tottering Music Society’ who are hosting a special fund-raising concert in aid of ‘The Titanic Relief Fund’ for the victims of this famous disaster. Experience a musical evening as it would have been enjoyed by a contemporary audience, in the elegant surroundings of Ickworth - with Miss Melanie Dennerly on the cello and Mr Michael Lunts at the piano. Ickworth House, Horringer, 01284 769505

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11 Nov Shakatak For the past 30 years Shakatak has been the vanguard of UK soul/funk, and their far-reaching fan base spans the globe. Shakatak has shared the stage with artists as diverse as Dizzie Gillespie and Gloria Estefan enjoyed numerous hit singles including Night Birds, Down on the Street and Easier Said Than Done. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900 11 Nov In The Flesh: The Pink Floyd Show Tribute. Ipswich Corn Exchange, Ipswich, 01473 433100 12 Nov Sirishkumar Manji & Clem Alford An evening of Indian classical music with two of the UK’s greatest exponents New Cut, Halesworth, 0845 6732123 12 Nov The New Squadronaires The original Squadronaires from the 1940s were known as the No. 1 RAF Dance Band. The will be performing the music of the great Swing Bands including Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and others.

Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, 01394 282126 12 Nov Michael Muldoon Country music. Kings Theatre, Newmarket, 01638 663337 12 Nov Suffolk Sinfonia Grieg, Vaughan Williams,Tchaikovsky. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 12 Nov Elkie Brooks Elkie Brooks is one of the most successful singers the UK has ever produced. Since her career began in the early 1960s as a support act to The Beatles, she has won over a legion of fans worldwide. She has had over a dozen UK hit singles and is officially recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the most successful UK album act of the past twenty years. Ipswich Corn Exchange, Ipswich, 01473 433100 13 Nov Karem Sharp Jazz sax player.

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13 Nov Martin Stephenson & The Daintees This British rock/folk/pop band combine elements of rockabilly, show tunes, rootsy pop, rock and punk and were a force to be reckoned with in the 80s. Some 25 years on the band are as fresh as ever. Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill, 01440 714140 13 Nov Charlie Haylock One of Suffolk’s leading entertainers whose informative and hilarious one-man shows are legendary in the county and his books have all been best sellers.

Regal Theatre, Stowmarket, 01449 612825 13 Nov Ipswich Chamber Choir & Tower Chamber Choir Choral concert. St Mary-le-Tower Church, Ipswich, 01473 289001 14 Nov Marianne Olyve & Robert Schuck A sparkling virtuoso violin & piano duo. Unitarian Meeting House, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 769505 15 Nov Brubecks Play Brubeck In the 70s and 80s the three brothers recorded and toured worldwide with their father Dave as “Two Generations of Brubeck” and “The New Brubeck Quartet”. The three brothers come together again to play the music that made Dave Brubeck a revered icon of modern jazz.

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 16 Nov Hot Club of Cowtown American trio whose music is an infectious blend of jazz and western swing. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 18 Nov The Fab Beatles Chosen by the BBC as “the best” and commissioned by EMI to promote the Beatles 1 CD, the Fab Beatles are one of the most sought after Beatles tribute bands in the world today. Quay Theatre, Sudbury, 01787 374745 18 Nov Phatfish Phatfish have made an impressive impact on the UK Christian music

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scene for the last decade. Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, 01502 533200 18 Nov Woodbridge Chamber Choir & Orchestra A mixed choir of around 35 singers. St Mary Magdalene Church, Debenham, 01728 860173 18 Nov Kings Ov Leon Kings of Leon tribute band. Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, 01394 282126 18 Nov Show of Hands Steve Knightley and Phil Beer are widely acknowledged as the finest acoustic roots duo in England. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 18 Nov Matt Hodges Quartet. Jazz. St Peter’s By The Waterfront , Ipswich, 01473 225269 18 Nov Boyan Ensemble of Kiev A programme of compelling intensity and precision; the first half evokes the spiritual drama and gold-encrusted atmosphere of the Eastern Orthodox tradition, while in the second, songs of joy, humour and nostalgia convey the rich folk culture of Ukraine. St Gregory’s Church, Sudbury, 01787 881320 19 Nov Clive Carroll Stunningly virtuosic guitarist. New Cut, Halesworth, 0845 6732123 19 Nov The All Souls Orchestra: Prom Praise A delightful blend of sacred and concert music. Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100 19 Nov Bury Bach Choir A rich & varied programme of music by Mozart and Haydn. St Edmundsbury Catheral, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 769505 20 Nov Re-Bop Excellent jazz sextet.

Ipswich Jazz Club, Ipswich, 01473 231552 20 Nov Steeleye Span Formed in the summer of 1969, over the past four decades Steeleye Span have transported the everyday

music of the people into the world of stadium gigs and gold discs. The voice of the band for 40 years, Maddy Prior, is back on vocals. She is supported by the legendary sound of the band.

Peter Knight plays fiddle, Rick Kemp is on bass, and Liam Genockey plays drums. Ipswich Corn Exchange, Ipswich, 01473 433100 20 Nov Ruthie Henshall & Guests Back by popular demand and raising funds for local charity Suffolk Family Carers, Patron Ruthie plans to dazzle us once again. This year welcomes conductor Richard Balcombe whose previous West End credits include Phantom of the Opera, Aspects of Love and Cats. The show promises to build on last years first rate evening with a live band and spectacular performances incorporating popular songs from stage, screen and beyond Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100 22 Nov West Suffolk Youth Jazz Orchestra & The West Suffolk Youth Big Band An evening of jazz and band standards. Quay Theatre, Sudbury, 01787 374745 22 Nov Barbirolli Quartet Mozart, Britten, Beethoven. The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 25 Nov The Electric Strawbs The Strawbs will be playing their biggest selling album, Hero and Heroine in its entirety. The front line of the band is as it was in 1974 and comprises leader David Cousins, Dave Lambert and Chas Cronk. Quay Theatre, Sudbury, 01787 374745 25 Nov Livewire AC/DC & The ZZ Tops Rock tributes. Ipswich Corn Exchange, Ipswich, 01473 433100 25 Nov The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra An evening of classical favourites including Grieg, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, with

The RAF Sings Out for Unsung Heroes Tributes will be paid to the bravery and commitment of the RAF in the upcoming Royal Air Force in Concert Tour. This year the tour turns the spotlight on the Unsung Heroes of the Royal Air Force, focussing on those who have and continue to make important, yet sometimes unrecognised sacrifices on our behalf.

The Tour will be coming to the Theatre Royal, Norwich on Sunday 20th November, Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Wednesday 23rd November and the Ipswich Regent on Saturday 26th November.

Compering duties at the above venues will be split between BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Alan Dedicoat and Dad’s Army actor Ian Lavender (check venue for details), who will introduce an inspirational programme of music that will take the audience on an epic journey through the history of the Royal Air Force, saluting not only the professionalism of those working behind the scenes to achieve great things but also the historic aircraft that made - and continue to make - many of the missions possible.

The concert will conclude with an uplifting musical finale of World War Two tunes entitled Songs That Saw Us Through. Also featured in the programme are timeless classics such as Hello Dolly and Sweet Georgia Brown as well as popular swing numbers. The programme will be conducted by Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs, the RAF’s Principal Director of Music, and will feature vocalists Flight Lieutenant Matthew Little and Joanne Pullen.

Each concert will feature one of the main RAF Bands, augmented by the big band sound of either the Squadronaires (Southend & Ipswich) or Swing Wing (Norwich).

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soloist Piers Lane (piano). Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, 01502 533200 26 Nov Aldeburgh Music Club Mendelssohn’s Elijah performed by Aldeburgh Music Club Choir, Prometheus Singers and Orchestra. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape, 01728 687110 26 Nov Sudbury Symphony Orchestra Schubert, Beethoven, Mozart, featuring soloist Catherine May, Soprano. St Peter’s Church, Sudbury, 26 Nov Ipswich Gilbert & Sullivan Society Charity concert of musical highlights.

St Michael and All Angels Church, Martlesham Heath, 01473 735739 26 Nov Ipswich Orchestral Society Dvorak, Brahms, Tchaikovsky. This attractive programme of great classics features one of our finest modern cellists, Natalie Clein. Ipswich Corn Exchange, Ipswich, 01473 433100 26 Nov The RAF in Concert See panel on following page - and win tickets! Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 433100 27 Nov Jo Fooks Jazz sax player.

Jazznights, Clare, 01787 237653 27 Nov Rebecca Dsouza Jazz vocalist.

Wingfield Barns, Eye, 01379 384505 28 Nov Moe Band Country music. Regal Theatre, Stowmarket, 01449 612825

ART & EXHIBITIONS 1 - 11 Nov Autumn Exhibition Paintings from gallery regulars will be on show alongside new artists to the gallery, Irish artist John Morris and the more local Sue Eddy. Terry Watts RBA and Jonathan Trim also feature in the exhbition along with South African sculptor Bruce Little The Hunter Gallery, Long Melford, 01787 466117 1 - 2 Nov Artisans East A collection of works from East Anglian artists: Claire Louise Dowson, Rob Barnes and Chris Soule. The Pond Gallery, Saxmundham, 01728 687171 1 - 24 Nov Craftco Printmkers A selection of prints. Craftco, Southwold, 01502 723211 4 - 26 Nov James Dodds: Tide Lines Stunning exhibition of contemporary marine art in all media on the subject of boats.

Cork Brick Gallery, Bungay, 01986 894873 5 Nov - 5 Dec Bob Edwards: Portraits from Africa and India Photographs by the Wingfield-based photographer and film-maker, who for the past 15 years has worked for Greenpeace International in India. Wingfield Barns, Eye, 01379 384505 12 Nov - 24 Dec Smiths Row at Christmas A celebration of the very best of British Craft and an opportunity to buy some-

thing beautiful and unique. This exhibition will bring together new and established makers working in ceramics, jewelry, textiles, printmaking, glass and more. The selection of artists and makers include Julia Jowett, a textile artist who makes hand stitched pieces in combination with print and illustration techniques and has been awarded the Selvedge magazine Winner for Excellence in Textiles award at this year’s New Designers show in London. Sara Impey, one of the UK’s leading quilting experts. Last year, she exhibited at the V&A as part of the ‘Quilts 1700 to 2010’ exhibition and we will have some of her work here. Plus there will be jewellery from Sally Broughton and Harriet St Leger, ceramics from Hayley Dexter, glass from Tolly Nason and Adam Hussain and artist blacksmith Chris Gosling will be showing a collection of his ‘Tendril’ candlesticks. Smiths Row, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 762081 26 Nov - 8 Dec Virginia Storey + Jenny Nutbeem + Jacqueline Pooley Jewellery, textiles, mobiles. Craftco, Southwold, 01502 723211

SPECIAL EVENTS 3 Nov Image Fashion Show From 5:30 pm. Fashion Show starts at 7:30pm. Plus lots of lovely stands to browse. Ticket proceeds to St Elizabeth hospice. Wherstead Park, Wherstead, 01473 222188 4 Nov The Big Night Out Gates open 6pm. Ignition of giant bonfire decorated with Guys made by local school children - 7.30pm.

Pains Fireworks Spectacular - 8.00pm. Melford Hall Park, Long Melford, 4 - 6 Nov 23rd Aldeburgh Poetry Festival This year’s 23rd Festival features 25 poets from all over the UK and beyond: Albania, America, Australia, The Bahamas, Ireland, Jordan and New Zealand. Across the programme’s 52 interconnecting events (14 are free), the air-space will pulse with invigorating encounters. Various Venues, Aldeburgh, 01728 687110 4 - 6 Nov The Art, Craft, Design Show 2011 The Art, Craft & Design Shows concentrate on providing all that is best in British art and design. Over 160 exhibitors displaying and selling authentically handmade pieces that will make unusual and inspiring Christmas gifts - anything from £5 to £5000.

Food pavilion. 10am - 5pm Fri/Sat,10am-4pm Sun. The Millennium Grandstand, Rowley Mile Racecourse, Newmarket, 0800 141 2823 4 Nov Sproughton Bonfire, Fireworks & BBQ Huge bonfire & great fireworks. From 7pm. Sproughton Millennium Green, Sproughton,

4 Nov Lakenheath Fireworks Display Family fun and fireworks. Gates open 6.30pm. Lakenheath Football Club, Lakenheath, 01842 860163 5 - 6 Nov Beer Festival Live traditional music. Full licensed bar & over 20 guest beers.

Bonfire, sausage & mash and tomato soup on the Saturday night. 11am-11pm (Sat) & 12noon-10pm(Sun) Wingfield Barns, Eye, 01379 384505 5 Nov 11th Ipswich Scout Group Charity Fireworks Display Ipswich Scout Group’s 40th Annual Firework Display. This very special evening of Fireworks will be fired to your favourite sporting themes with a spectacular Olympic finale. If that is not enough, we have live on the BBC Radio Suffolk stage the ultimate party band ‘Soul Kitchen’ and the exciting Taiko Drummers. Joining in our celebration we have the 30 strong Brazilian style percussion band Samboomba, stilt walker and fire acts. The musical fireworks costing over £30,000 are designed and fired by the Shell Shock firework Company from Bramfield in Suffolk.

Christchurch Park, Ipswich, 5 Nov Stowlangtoft Charity Bonfire and Firework Display Gates open at 6pm. Fireworks begin at 7:15pm. Primrose Meadows, Stowlangtoft, 5 Nov Bonfire Night Celebration Bonfire and spectacular family firework display.

Gates open at 6:30pm when you will be able to enjoy the sights and smells of traction engines in steam, and a selection of Old Tyme Amusements from an East Anglian Fairground Family. Display starts at 7.30pm. Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket, 01449 612 229 6 Nov Yule Fest Crafts stalls, live traditional music and festive cheer. A chance to buy some unusual Christmas gifts and to also visit the Village for free! The Anglo-Saxon Hall will be decorated to celebrate Yule, just as our pagan ancestors may have done. West Stow Country Park & Anglo Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 728718 6 Nov High Lodge Grand Fireworks Display Gates open at 6.30pm, fireworks from 7.30pm. Music from ‘Breeze’ band, food, bar, children’s attractions. High Lodge, Hinton, 01986 784347 10 - 14 Nov Ways With Words Southwold Literature Festival For five days each November, this popular festival by the sea plays host to an inspiring mix of world-class writers, media figures and contemporary thinkers and attracts an annual literary pilgrimage of festival-goers from across the UK. This year’s festival programme comprises more than twenty events with Tony Benn, Melvyn

Bragg, Joanna Trollope and Maureen Lipman among the highlights. Various venues, Southwold, 01803 86 73 73 10 Nov Tapas Night A touch of the Mediterranean in Framlingham! Castle Inn, Framlingham, 01728 724033 11 Nov 2nd Lavenham Literary Festival A literary dinner in the company of Roy (Lord) Hattersley at The Swan Hotel on 11th. Writers giving talks in the Village Hall on Saturday 12th November include Philippa Gregory, Sally Vickers and Louis de Berniere.

Village & Swan Hotel, Lavenham, 01787 248207 12 Nov Imagine Craft Fair Over 35 stalls crammed full of unusual and inexpensive gift ideas. 9am-4pm. St Peter’s Church, Sudbury, 12 - 13 Nov Christmas Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn A spectacular Christmas crafts experience. Each and every craft represented is 100% British and created by the exhibitors themselves. In addition to the amazing crafts, there is a gorgeous decorations and lighting shop with bundles of enchanting items covering many different themes, and for the first time visitors will be able to see a truly magnificent centrepiece; a 200 year old, full-size perfectly crafted sleigh discovered abandoned in a Swedish farmyard. 10am – 5pm Blackthorpe Barn, Bury St Edmunds, 01359 270 880 12 - 13 Nov Christmas Gift Fayre Browse crafts and gorgeous gifts, sample Suffolk produce and enjoy festive music.

10.30am-4.30pm. Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 01394 389700 13 Nov Christmas Fayre Gifts and more.

10am-4pm. Community Hall, Woodbridge, 07739 848910 13 Nov Yule Fest Crafts stalls, live traditional music and festive cheer. A chance to buy some unusual Christmas gifts and to also visit the Village for free! The Anglo-Saxon Hall will be decorated to celebrate Yule, just as our pagan ancestors may have done. West Stow Country Park & Anglo Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 728718 16 Nov Wine and Unwind Night An evening of pampering and retail therapy. Castle Inn, Framlingham, 01728 724033 17 Nov Bury St Edmunds Christmas Lights Switch-On The big switch-on!

Town Centre, Bury St Edmunds, 18 Nov The Friends of Ipswich School 8th Annual Winter Fayre This popular shopping event offers a unique collection of stylish gifts and produce from many regional exhibitors. 12-4pm. Ipswich School, Ipswich,

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19 - 20 Nov Christmas Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn A spectacular Christmas crafts experience. Each and every craft represented is 100% British and created by the exhibitors themselves. In addition to the amazing crafts, there is a gorgeous decorations and lighting shop with bundles of enchanting items covering many different themes, and for the first time visitors will be able to see a truly magnificent centrepiece; a 200 year old, full-size perfectly crafted sleigh discovered abandoned in a Swedish farmyard. 10am – 5pm Blackthorpe Barn, Bury St Edmunds, 01359 270 880 19 Nov Bedfield Christmas Bazaar Crafts, Plants, Cakes and more. 2-4pm. Bedfield Sports Pavilion, Bedfield, 19 - 20 Nov Minsmere Christmas Fair Specialist advice on buying a special Christmas present for your wildlife-inspired loved ones. 10am-4pm. RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve, Westleton, 01728 648780 19 Nov ‘Ceilidhs on the Move’ Dance English ceilidh and barn dancing to ‘Pluck and Squeeze’, with their caller.

Clopton Village Hall, Clopton, 01394 383329 20 Nov Yule Fest Crafts stalls, live traditional music and festive cheer. A chance to buy some unusual Christmas gifts and to also visit the Village for free! The Anglo-Saxon Hall will be decorated to celebrate Yule, just as our pagan

ancestors may have done. West Stow Country Park & Anglo Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 728718 20 Nov Christmas Fayre Arts, Crafts & Gifts. 10am-4pm. New Green Centre, Thurston, 20 Nov Ixworth Antiques and Collectors Fair 40 tables includes specialist art glass stall, furniture, pottery, porcelain, time pieces, beswick, plus lots more. 9am-3.30pm.

Ixworth Village Hall, Ixworth, 07535 503864 20 Nov Close Encounters A special bird ringing event. A fascinating opportunity to watch the experts catch, examine and ring a variety of feathered visitors to the Country Park.

9-11.30am. West Stow Country Park & Anglo Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 728718 22 Nov Christmas Craft & Gift Fair Over 40 stands of Local Crafts and Gift ideas especially for the Festive Season. 10am-4.30pm.

The Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, 25 Nov Clare Christmas Lights Annual Switch-on of the Christmas Lights. The parade begins by the parish church in High Street at 5:45pm, led by a lone piper. The Mayor of St Edmundsbury will switch on the lights at 6:00pm. There will be entertainment, coffee, mulled wine and hot dogs. Some shops and

cafes will stay open later than usual. Clare High Street, Clare, 01787 277769 25 - 27 Nov Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre The eighth Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre is going to be bigger and better than ever! The Fayre will extend from the the award winning apex, into the arc shopping centre, onto historic Angel Hill, Abbey Gardens, Athenaeum and Moyses Hall Museum.

Lots of colourful stalls, three days of non stop entertainment and a varied collection of fairground rides, there really is something for everyone. Running from 10am to 7pm approx. Town Centre, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 758000 25 - 27 Nov Historical Market Join Historical traders selling authentic crafts and gifts for that unusual present, in a medieval setting Moyse’s Hall Museum, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 757160 26 Nov - 31 Dec Christmas Tree Festival Lots of beautifully decorted trees.

10am-4pm. St Peter & St Mary Parish Church, Stowmarket, 01449 774652 26 - 27 Nov Christmas Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn A spectacular Christmas crafts experience. Each and every craft represented is 100% British and created by the exhibitors themselves. In addition to the amazing crafts, there is a gorgeous decorations and lighting shop with bundles of enchanting items covering

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many different themes, and for the first time visitors will be able to see a truly magnificent centrepiece; a 200 year old, full-size perfectly crafted sleigh discovered abandoned in a Swedish farmyard. 10am – 5pm Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham, 01359 270 880 26 Nov Felixstowe Christmas Lights Night A big light up display with music, dancing, stalls, Santa’s Grotto and the swtich on of the lights by the Mayor. Town Centre, Felixstowe, 01394 276770 26 Nov Lowestoft Christmas Lights Night The big Christmas light switch on and festive family fun day. Town Centre, Lowestoft, 01502 502205 26 Nov Vintage Vogue Bazaar Browse and buy wonderful vintage clothing and accessories. Castle Inn, Framlingham, 01728 724033 27 Nov Melford Antique and Collectables Fair Sat 9-4.30pm, Sun 94pm. Old School, Long Melford, 27 Nov Lavenham Farmers Market One of the best Farmers’ Markets in the area.

10.30am-1.30pm. Lavenham Village Hall, Lavenham, 07704 627973 29 Nov Christmas Craft & Gift Fayre Lots of lovely gift ideas for Christmas. 69pm. , Witnesham.

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Famous throughout the world as the Home of Horseracing, Newmarket is a small attractive market town on the Suffolk/ Cambridgeshire border, just 20 minutes from Cambridge, Bury St. Edmunds and Ely. Home to over 5000 thoroughbred horses approximately 2500 in training and another 2500 on the stud farms in and around the town - Newmarket has been associated with horses and royalty since Queen Boadicea’s days. Newmarket became synonymous with racing in the 17th century, when King James I moved his court to the town. It remained the unofficial second capital of England for the rest of the Stuart period.

Kings Charles I and Charles II continued the tradition and in 1752 the arrival of The Jockey Club, racing's first administrative body, established Newmarket as the headquarters of racing.

Today the unique town has two racecourses, 52 stud farms, 75 licensed trainers and is still home to The Jockey Club, the governing body of horseracing. Newmarket also has Tattersalls - the biggest equine auction house in Europe -founded in 1776, and two of the largest equine hospitals and veterinary centres.

New at Red Lodge Karting are the Open monthly race meetings and an Open Charity Challenge for Feb 2012. At Red Lodge you can experience a floodlit 1200m circuit and karts range from 160cc to 270cc’s capable of 55mph.

Offering Sprint, Grand Prix or Team options or just to have a go, Red Lodge Karting’s safety record is second to none.

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As you arrive in the town the impact of the horseracing industry is immediately obvious. Horse pavements and traffic lights help make the journey from the yard to the exercise grounds a safe one, and open heathland stretches for miles at both ends of the town. The main training ground, Warren Hill, runs right into the town centre, and here you can watch the horses and jockeys training from Monday to Saturday between sunrise and 1pm.

Newmarket is regularly visited by world famous jockeys, members of The Royal Family and a variety of celebrity owners, many of whom can be seen either out riding, exercising the horses they may be racing, or with their trainers watching their horses being put through their paces. The surrounding area is also home to some of the world's 50 most important stud farms, including Darley Stud, the world renowned Sheikh Mohammed's breeding industry.

Your morning 'on the gallops' can be complemented by a trip to one of the training yards for a behind the scenes tour, and a tour to one of the stud farms to see both past and future champions.

At The Guineas shopping centre you’ll find a host of retailers offering brands at affordable prices. Clothes stores include Dorothy Perkins, Cazual, JD Sports and Peacocks.

For cards and wrapping there’s Pandoras Card Factory and Clinton Cards. and for Christmas gifts there’s Past Times and Claire’s Accessories.

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Best Western Heath Court Hotel This elegant and comfortable hotel is just 300 yards from the centre of Newmarket and actually stands at the bottom of the Newmarket Gallops where horses can be seen training daily. Their Christmas Menus and Carvery are available throughout December, including Festive Party Nights with a Resident Disco. Moulton Road 01638 667171 www.heathcourthotel.com Sangdao Thai Restaurant Restaurant serving authentic Thai food prepared from the very best ingredients including fresh herbs, spices and exotic vegetables sent every week from growers in Thailand. Sangdao’s Thai menu is about choice, flavours, quality and presentation - a true taste of Thailand..

Some people believe Thai food to be spicy and indeed in some cases it is, but there are many dishes which are not spicy at all. If that’s not enough, there’s a Thai massage and health spa on the first floor offering a range of Thai treatments. High Street 01638 660646 www.sangdaorestaurant.com Bedford Lodge Hotel Bedford Lodge retains the charm and character of a country house yet offers the very best in modern comfort and luxury, providing a perfect blend of old and new. If you’re looking for a Suffolk hotel close to Cambridge that has it all – look no further. Check out their special Christmas lunch and dinner menus, their Christmas Party Nights and their New Year’s Eve Gala.

Bury Road 01638 663175 www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk Swynford Hotel Charming hotel set in over 5 acres of beautiful grounds in an open park land setting. Fifteen distinctive bedrooms and an award-winning restaurant, Look our for their Christmas and New Year Gala Party Nights. Six Mile Bottom 01638 570234 www.swynfordhotel.com Turkuaz Stylish and popular Turkish restaurant with a genuine taste of Turkish hospitality. High Street 01638 668666 www.turkuazcuisine.com The Lancer Popular Indian restaurant and takeaway. High Street 01638 666200 www.thelancer.co.uk Tuddenham Mill Years of history and the chic yet sympathetic refurbishment of a traditional watermill combine to offer an exceptional hotel and restaurant. High Street, Tuddenham 01638 713552 www.tuddenhammill.co.uk Garrards Small boutique hotel in the heart of town offering bed and breakfast accommodation. Old Station Road 01638 662323 www.garradsaccommodation.com White Hart Pub with rooms. DJs at the weekend. High Street 01638 663051 www.whitehartnewmarketpub.co.uk The Golden Lion Popular Wetherspoon’s pub. High Street 01638 672040

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Woodbridge

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The pretty town of Woodbridge, along the River Deben, lies close to the Suffolk coast. Woodbridge’s famous landmark, the white-boarded Tide Mill at the marina, is one of the oldest mills in Britain. In the town you’ll find The Thoroughfare, with its tea and coffee shops, boutiques, bookshops, galleries and gift shops. The real charm of Woodbridge is its winding lanes, bedecked on either side with fine medieval timbered cottages and Georgian townhouses, which lead to Market Hill and its plethora of cosy pubs.

Laura Jane is a Ladies clothing boutique offering fashion that is chic and stylish at affordable prices and a wide range of styles for women of all ages. Fabulous European collections from Italy, France and Spain and much more. Thoroughfare 01394 386686 www.laurajaneboutique.co.uk

Holly Blue & Nyx Boutique have some exciting news. This month they are expanding and opening another boutique in Woodbridge which will showcase a wonderful collection of shoes, accessories and a different selection of clothes to compliment Holly Blue and Nyx. The new boutique will be called Ninni Noo a fond name that Nicky was called by her lovely late Nan, you will find it situated at 12 Quay Street, opposite the Riverside Restaurant. For those of you who have not ventured into Holly Blue & Nyx boutique it is run by both mother and daughter Sue and Nicky, they have been situated in Woodbridge for 7 years at 72 Thoroughfare. It is a well established boutique that caters for women of all ages with very affordable prices. They have styles from young and funky to more classical pieces to accomodate all tastes. 01394 382300

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The Bull Hotel

This delightful family run hotel, originally a coaching inn built in the 1600s, is ideally located to explore the town and surrounding areas. The Bull has kept it's traditional charm, but with all modern facilities including a cafe bar, restaurant, and sports bar and has wireless broadband access points throughout the hotel. Try their 3 course Christmas party menu for £19.75 any Monday to Thursday during December, or £21.95 on Friday or Saturday, followed by 70s, 80s and 90s disco. Market Hill 01394 382089 www.bullhotel.co.uk

The Crown Fabulous townhouse inn and boutique hotel with ten luxury designer bedrooms, chic intimate dining rooms, earthy contemporary cooking from an award-winning chef, stylish drinking in a cosmopolitan glass-roofed bar and an eclectic wine list, real ales and prosecco on draught. Thoroughfare 01394 384242 Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard Charming 16th Century Inn, and the oldest pub in town. Local real ales and cider, a menu of home cooked food using fresh local produce including home made pies and fish and chips, and regular live music. Relax by the roaring log fire or in the beautiful cottage style garden. New Street 01394 382933 The Moorish Lounge Mezze Lounge and Artisan Café. They have a choice of menus for Christmas

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this year: Traditional Fayre or the Moorish Mezze Feast. Quay Street 01394 388508 The Galley A family run restaurant offering fine dining in a relaxed and informal atmosphere Take in views over Market Square and the fine collection of local and international art while you enjoy local and seasonal food. Market Hill 01394 380055 The King’s Head Enjoy fresh local food and drink in one of the oldest buildings in Woodbridge.

Bar and restaurant menu and a roaring log fire at this time of year. Market Hill 01394 387750 The Waterfront Cafe Daily changing menu in lovely cafe occupying the ground floor of the 300 year old Grannary adjacent to Woodbridge's most famous landmark The Tide Mill. 01394 610333

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Suffolk Fanny & Frank Boutique full of beautiful gift ideas for ladies and men, from hats to boots and everything to wear inbetween, including bags and wallets from Vivienne Westwood, a gorgeous selection of jumpers, a shoe room full of wonderful footwear and fragrance from Penhaligons.

All wrapped up by our gift wrapping service. Market Hill 01394 384723 www.fannyandfrank.com Julie Phipps A range of wonderful contemporary crafts and vintage homeware, including jewellery, kimonos, throws, glass, handbags and ceramics. Church Street 01394 387115 Toytown Toymaster Family run business established since 1975. All major brands stocked including Lego, Playmobil, Tomy, Airfix Kits, Skipper Yachts, Thomas the Tank, Engine, Brio and Sylvanian Families. A huge stock for boys and girls aged 0 to 90! Church Street 01394 383170 Silver Rocks Jewellery Beautiful range of sterling silver jewellery inset with genuine semi-precious gemstones.

Cumberland Street 01394 385663 Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store A wide range of wines from around the world, many of which are organic, as well as an exciting collection of high-quality, stylish kitchenware items and gifts. Enjoy a free taste of wine at the tasting bar. Station Road 01394 386594

Aspens Aspens has a reputation as an independent jewellers with unsurpassed customer service.

Vintage and modern, gold and silver, along with namber jewellery and Swiss watches.

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and paper. Also office equipment and furniture. Thoroughfare 01394 382382 Taplin Gallery A wide variety of watercolours, oils, prints, ceramics, sculptures, glass, cards and unusual handcrafted jewellery. Thoroughfare 01394 386173 Sant Studio An Eclectic Collection of unique eco sourced products for Home and Garden, including beautiful textiles, embroidered cushions and throws. Thoroughfare Over 70 varieties of exquisite 01394 382346 Belgian chocolates presented to Granvilles Old Fashioned a high standard in beautifully Sweet Shop decorated packaging. They also Over 500 sweets in jars served in carry a range of sugar free, a traditional manner. Also Pic 'n' organic, gluten free and novelty Mix and a large selection of chilchocolate products. dren's sweets, chocolates and Thoroughfare, Woodbridge gift packs. Thoroughfare 01394 386302 www.chocolats07766 167404 belges.com RE+new Leather and Sheepskin Specialising in Italian bags there Gallery with original artwork including selected local artists, is a vast array in every colour design furniture both new and and size imaginable. Plus rugs, 20th century classics and an own hats, slippers, coats and gloves brand stationery range which is in sheepskin and leather. handmade in the UK. Thoroughfare 01394 388705 Thoroughfare 01394 386314 Off The Wall Accessories Splash Fun and affordable contempoScrumptious things for your rary costume jewellery, hats, bathroom. Ingenious little gifts bags, scarves, body jewellery, and hard to find treats with gloves, hair accessories and everything from Japanese charms. Thoroughfare kimonos to fine Italian toiletries.

01394 385010 Thoroughfare 01394 383987 Woodbridge Books Fabulous independent boos shop Carma Boutique A treasury of beautiful shoes, - they can even order second hand books for you. There’s also clothes and accessories. come and browse in a friendly and a huge range of stationery including greetings cards, maps, relaxed atmosphere. office supplies, printer cartridges Thoroughfare 01394 610211 Glemham Hall and the Open Space Theatre Company present a fabulous burlesque musical, The Blue Angel, on 29 & 30 November. It’s a musical drama of love and lust set in the 1920s Hamburg, when a pompous and proud college professor falls for Lola, star of a burlesque cabaret troupe. Based on a story which inspired the 1930 film starring Marlene Dietrich, this dark tale is set mainly in a cabaret club and features songs which helpe make Dietrich a household name, including Falling in Love Again.

Tickets, priced £9.50, are available from 01728 746704. Also at Glemham this month is a great Christmas Fair with plenty of stalls offering a selection of festive gift ideas. Glemham Hall Little Glemham, nr Woodbridge. www.glemhamhall.co.uk

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Woodbridge Festive Market on 10th December will have a host of unique gifts and foodie treats for the Christmas season. It takes place on Market Hill and inside the historic Shire Hall. 9.30am-4pm.

You’ll be spoilt for choice at a mammoth Christmas Street Fair on 4th December, as stalls line the bustling Thoroughfare and Cumberland Street with a wonderful range of gifts and oustanding produce. 10am-4pm.

Enjoy Christmas Carols on Market Hill on 19th December at 6.30pm. Father Christmas will also be making an appearance.

On 13th November there is a Christmas Fayre shopping event at Woodbridge Community Hall in Station Road, from 10am-4pm.

In the lead up to Christmas, celebrate with a difference, with friends or with your family, or even by yourselves. The Lady Florence River Cruise Restaurant, cruising from Orford Suffolk, is a totally unique experience.

It is especially beautiful on the river at this time, with lovely ‘skyscapes’ and sunsets, and an abundance of winter visiting wild fowl - just magic.

With a glass of mulled wine, what could be better? January and February are equally attractive.

Lady Florence cruises all year round, including Christmas Day, with a cosy coal fire in winter. During the whole of December, there is optional turkey and Christmas pudding on the menu, ideal for Christmas parties, whether with family and friends or for office parties and corporate hospitality.

Lady Florence aims to exceed expectations of dining aboard a river cruise boat. With a maximum of 12 passengers on a spacious 50ft vessel, meals are chosen from an a la carte menu on embarkation, and the food is freshly prepared on board from the finest ingredients from local suppliers. With 3course American-style brunches at £21.95 and a la carte lunch cruises from less than £30, both inclusive of the river cruise experience, Lady Florence provides excellent value for money.

With Christmas in mind, Lady Florence Gift Vouchers are available, and you can now buy these online. There is also a 25 minute DVD of cruises aboard Lady Florence available online, which also makes an interesting Christmas gift. 07831 698298 www.lady-florence.co.uk

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Throughout the centre there are well-known high street names such as Debenhams, BHS, Boots and Next that sit comfortably alongside the smaller, independent retail outlets who offer a wide selection of services from therapies to fashions.

In addition to all the well established outlets within the centre offering men’s, ladies’ and children’s clothing and accessories, mobile phones and healthcare, the Vue cinema and the numerous restaurants and coffee shops, shoppers will discover a host of new retailers this Christmas including a Topshop as well as a totally refurbished BHS incorporating Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge, Wallis and a new café.

Also, making a welcome return again this year, is the popular Gifts Galore selling a wide variety of present’s ideal for Christmas. Past Times have also opened in time for Christmas and sells a selection of gifts with a vintage feel.

The Grafton are giving you more time to shop this Christmas. If you need that little bit of extra time The Grafton will be open later than usual. From Wednesday 30th November stores in The Grafton will be open until 9:00pm every Wednesday up until Christmas. From Thursday 1st December The Grafton stores will open until 6:00pm every other night and then from Monday 19th December you will be able to shop until 8:00pm.

The Grafton provides a wide variety of Christmas presents for all your loved ones but if you are still unsure what to buy your loved ones this Christmas, an alternative present is the Grafton Gift Card. A stylish gift for friends, family or colleagues who live and work in Cambridgeshire that allows them to choose their own present and gives them the opportunity to spend throughout the Grafton stores.

The Grafton Gift Card is redeemable at the majority of The Grafton stores including Debenhams, BHS, Next, Boots, Topshop, Vue Cinema, Primark and Clement Joscelyne. The Grafton Gift Card is a pre-paid MasterCard and works exactly the same way as a bank debit card and is valid for 12 months. Gift cards can be purchased from the Information Point, which is situated opposite Debenhams in The Grafton or online by visiting our website, www.graftoncentre.co.uk.

The Grafton is all about the total shopping experience and hosts a number of exciting events and activities throughout the year, giving shoppers at Christmas time a little bit extra.

On Sunday, 20 November at 12noon the festive season officially arrives at The Grafton with an afternoon filled with fun for all the family.

From 11:00am until 4:00pm visitors to the centre can enjoy a wide range of entertainment. With performances from the breathtaking Tanzanian acrobatic group, The Black Eagles as well as a variety of entertainment from local bands, dancers and cheerleaders.

There will also be interactive Santa’s Showtime with special appearances from CBeebies Alex Winters (left) at 12 noon, 1:30pm and 3:00pm featuring comedy and singalongs. Clowns and Gordon the Gorrila- the Grafton’s larger than life mascot will also be making an appearance.

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From Saturday, 26 November children will be able to come and see Father Christmas in Debenhams Grotto. It will be situated on the first floor next to the children’s area. In conjunction with Heart FM, The Grafton will again erect the popular Giving Tree. From Sunday, 20 November, special gift tags will be hanging from the Giving Tree in Great Court with a child’s name and age on it. Shoppers are invited to select a gift tag, purchase a present for the child presented on the tag and then take it to the Collection Zone.

Now in its 5th year, over 6,000 gifts were donated in 2010 and distributed to local children’s charities. Around 10 charities are supported by the Giving Tree from Addenbrokes Charitable Trust to EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice) and social services throughout Cambridgeshire.

The Grafton Centre has are more than 1,200 parking spaces in its two car parks. Itis a ten minute walk from Cambridge city centre across Christs' Pieces and New Square. There is also a Park and Ride Service. For more information call the Centre on 01223 316201 or visit www.graftoncentre.co.uk

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Watch the Christmas lights being turned on at the annual Big Switch On event at 5pm on Sunday 20 November in the Market Square.

Local dance, theatre and music groups will contribute to a packed programme of entertainment around the city centre throughout the afternoon.

Markets Cambridge’s Market Square is busy throughout the week. The general market operates from Monday to Saturday with over 100 stalls, each now readying for Christmas shoppers. There’s plenty to be found here from CDs and DVDs, jewellery and trinkets to Christmas cards, trees and traditional German foods through to furnishings from around the world and second hand finds such as vintage and retro clothing. On Sundays the Market Square becomes home to the Arts & Craft Market, offering a selection of goodies produced by the region’s most talented artists, craftspeople, sculptors and photographers, along with a Local Produce Market with food direct from farmers, including free-range poultry, as well as speciality foods and homemade cakes.

All Saints Garden Art & Craft Market, situated just off Trinity Street, has been part of Cambridge for over 30 years. Local artists and craftspeople sell their unique handmade products direct to the customer and the stall holders’ motto is ‘We Make What We Sell’. There are more than 35 stalls and it is open every Saturday and from Wednesday to Saturday in December up until Christmas.

Cambridge Arts and Crafts, held in Fisher Hall in Guildhall Place, has stalls selling jewellery, carved and turned wooden objects, ceramics, textile art, prints, ethnic art and more. It’s open every Saturday throughout the year and daily in the week before Christmas, 9.30am - 5pm.

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Cambridge offers fantastic choice with its mix of covered shopping centres, bustling high streets, fabulous boutiques and seven-day-a-week market. There will be late night shopping until 9pm on Wednesdays on the lead up to Christmas. Shopping centres include The Grafton, Grand Arcade, Lion Yard and Christ’s Lane. Away from the big shopping centres, Cambridge’s winding streets offer an amazing number of independent shops. Key independent shopping areas include Bene’t Street area, Bridge Street, Magdalene Street, Green Street, King’s Parade, King Street, Mill Road, Rose Crescent, Sussex Street and Trinity Street.

At Grand Arcade you can enjoy three floors of shopping under one sky-lit roof with a choice of 60 fashion, beauty, home, jewellery, food and childrenswear retailers. Grand Arcade is shopping at its best. Based in the heart of the city, it offers an exciting mix of designer and high street brands, as well as leading department store, John Lewis. www.grandarcade.co.uk Lion Yard shopping centre on St Tibbs Row will be decked out for Christmas and shoppers will find cafes, ladies and mens fashion, cards, gifts and books, health and beauty shops, music, toys and games and more. They will be hosting a Christmas Fashion Show on 3 December, at 1pm and 3pm, when will be strutting their stuff down the catwalk to showcase the winter fashion on offer in its stores. www.thelionyard.co.uk Christ’s Lane retail centre offers the urban streetwear shop Bank, and womens fashion shops H&M and Zara, along with leading surfwear brand Billabong, cookware store Divertimenti and child-friendly restaurant, Giraffe. www.christslane.co.uk

Mill Road Winter Fair is a wonderful community event with lots of stalls, food, drink, and entertainers. This year’s Fair is to be held on 3 December, 10.30am-4.30pm. www.millroadwinterfair.org

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is the Christmas Eve service held in King’s College Chapel. The Festival was introduced in 1918 to bring a more imaginative approach to worship. It was first broadcast in 1928 and is now broadcast to millions of people around the world.

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THEATRE & SHOWS I Nov Macbeth The vicious, barbaric undercurrent in Shakespeare's epic erupts in this kinetic, blood-thirsty production. Mumford Theatre, Cambridge (0845 196 2320) 1 - 2 Nov The Pit & The Pendulum The horror story to end all horror stories by John Goodrum. The Edgar Allan Poe tale has never been beaten for its pure terror and nail-biting suspense. Starring Mark Homer, best known as Tony Hills in Eastenders. Key Theatre, Peterborough (01733 207239) 1 - 2 Nov The Pit & The Pendulum The horror story to end all horror stories by John Goodrum. The Edgar Allan Poe tale has never been beaten for its pure terror and nail-biting suspense. Starring Mark Homer, best known as Tony Hills in Eastenders Key Theatre, Peterborough, 01733 207239 1 Nov - 1 OctMacbeth The vicious, barbaric undercurrent in Shakespeare’s epic erupts in this kinetic, blood-thirsty production.

Mumford Theatre, Cambridge, 0845 196 2320 1 - 5 Nov An Enemy of the PeopleHenrik Ibsen, widely hailed as ‘the Father of modern Drama’, tells a searing tale of honour, love and ambition. ADC Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 300085 1 - 5 Nov Grief A new play by Mike Leigh. ‘A haunting portrait of loss and loneliness, exquisitely acted throughout and led by a riveting performance by [Lesley] Manville.’ (Financial Times).

Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 503333 1 Nov Macbeth Highly acclaimed Icarus Theatre Collective presents a bold and exciting performance of Shakespeare’s most bloody and fear-filled tragedy. Mumford Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 0845 196 2320 1 - 5 Nov Quake Quake is based on real events and, through a compelling mix of new writing, physical theatre and music, explores the interconnectedness of choices we make and the meaning of British identity. Five actors take on the challenge of recreating Jerusalem under the British mandate in all its colour and complexity, and the cast of characters that appear over the whole span of a human life. Corpus Playroom, Cambridge, 01223 300085 2 - 5 Nov Cruel and Tender Martin Crimp’s retelling of the Greek classic effortlessly blends the political and the personal. ADC Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 300085 2 Nov A Night at the Musicals Songs from the shows. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511

2 Nov The Difference Engine A vital and captivating interplay between dance, live and electronic music, interactive video and animation. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 2 - 5 Nov Boogie Nights Presented by VAMPS, this musical takes you back to 1977 and tells the hilarious and heart-warming story of Roddy, a Jack-the-lad, whose life of birds, booze and boogie is about to be turned upside down.

Priory Centre, St Neots, 01480 388922 3 Nov Lorca: Amor en el Jardín (Love in the Garden) A luscious evening of performance, poetry and music with Spain’s greatest writer of the 20th century, Federico García Lorca. Mumford Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 0845 196 2320 3 - 5 Nov Macbeth Following on from the success of Hamlet, the highly acclaimed Icarus Theatre Collective presents a bold and exciting new production of Shakespeare’s most bloody and fear-filled tragedy. Key Theatre, Peterborough, 01733 207239 3 Nov Christmas Music Hall Seasonal variety show. The Brook, Soham, 01353 721748 4 - 6 Nov Ghost Stories Robert Lloyd Parry presents Ghost Stories by M R James told by candlelight in the 900 year old Music Room.

The Manor, Hemingford Grey, 01480 463134 4 Nov Milton Jones Milton Jones? You know, the weird bloke with the shirts from Mock The Week! Comedian, writer and actor, whose stand-up is full of surrealism, nonsense and sharp wit. His style of humour is based on mostly one-liners involving puns. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 4 Nov Jesterlarf Comedy Club Top stand-up. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 5 Nov Omid Djalili One of Britain’s freshest and most original comics, this British-born Iranian hams the accent and underlines the cliches before pulling the Persian rug from under the audience. Renowned for his razor sharp wit, boundless energy and expertly crafted cultural observations, his original material continues to explore the diversity of modern Britain and he remains one of the most exciting entertainers on the circuit. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 6 Nov Stephen Merchant An awardwinning writer, director and actor, Stephen Merchant is probably best known for his work with Ricky Gervais in The Office and Extras.

Bristolian Merchant, along with Gervais and Karl Pilkington, features in the Guinness Book Of World Records for having the most downloaded internet show of all time, clocking up a stagger-

ing 280,000,000 downloads. Their conversations have subsequently been animated for HBO cartoon series The Ricky Gervais Show. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 6 Nov The Snow Dog Critically acclaimed Bedford based Full House Theatre Company present a magical family musical. Get swept along in the adventure as a young girl’s favourite toy comes to life. Mumford Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 0845 196 2320 6 Nov The Elves and the Shoemaker nspired by the exquisite Ladybird Book, which all parents will remember, Theatre of Widdershins brings you another classic fable using magical puppets, intricate design, original music and the simplest of dialogue. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 7 - 12 Nov Peterborough Gang Show 2011 The Gang are back with a new show and a new team at the helm. Around 80 enthusiastic Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Leaders from Scouting Groups across Peterborough have been rehearsing twice a week since June in readiness to perform their annual Family Entertainment show with music and dance from West End shows, including Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz, and Bugsy Malone plus the Gang Show’s very own Comedy Sketches. Key Theatre, Peterborough, 01733 207239 8 - 12 Nov Jerry Springer the Opera Jerry Springer, America’s favourite controversial talk show host, suffers the worst day of his career as high art meets low culture in the funniest, most ground-breaking and most talked about musical ever made. Watch three contestants, all eager for their fifteen seconds of fame, reveal their innermost secrets to our host, as they set him up for the biggest show of his life – a showdown between good and evil. ADC Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 300085 8 - 12 Nov Earthquakes in London Following a sell-out run at the National Theatre, this epic carnivalesque collaboration between Headlong and the National Theatre comes to Cambridge for a limited run.

Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 503333 8 - 12 Nov The Glass Menagerie The world-famous Marlowe Society (‘a powerhouse of theatrical expertise’ – Sir Ian McKellen) presents Tennessee Williams’s most intimate dramatic masterpiece. Corpus Playroom, Cambridge, 01223 300085 8 - 12 Nov Bird Pie With an audaciously shifting tonal range, a grotesque musical comedy meets a brutal exposé of love, l oss and factory farming. Corpus Playroom, Cambridge, 01223 300085

9 - 12 Nov Scrooge & Marley There has never been a telling of A Christmas Carol quite like this. Join two of Cambridge’s most eccentric character actors as they give life to a sprawling ensemble of Dickensian grotesques.

From undertakers to charwomen, petty thieves to vulpine orphans, kindly philanthropists to the spectre of Death himself – here is Dickens’s supreme masterpiece in all of its rollicking carnival glory. At once a terrifying ghost story, a delightful comedy and a triumphant reminder of man’s power to change, this enchanting modern fairytale is not to be missed. ADC Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 300085 9 Nov Jimmy Carr The popular comedian and TV host with his 9th solo show, Laughter Therapy. The Cresset, Peterborough, 01733 265705 9 - 12 Nov His Dark Materials RATz present Philip Pullman’s thrilling journey through worlds familiar and unknown. Angles Theatre, Wisbech, 01945 474447 10 - 12 Nov Lifer - A Woman of Principle Presented by Moonstruck Theatre Company. Mumford Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 0845 196 2320 10 - 11 Nov Essence of Ireland Now with their biggest and most talented cast of Dancers, Singers, and Musicians, Essence of Ireland combines breathtaking dance routines with the very best of Irish music, a touch of Irish craic, all cleverly woven into a heart-warming tale. The Cresset, Peterborough, 01733 265705 11 Nov The Comedy Club Top stand up with Gerry K, John Ryan and Tom Price.

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13 Nov Micky Flanagan Top stand-up.

Micky draws on his East End background as he ruthlessly deconstructs the Cockney Myth with razor sharp observational wit. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 14 - 19 Nov Basket Case Nigel Havers, one of our most popular stage and television actors, stars in this stylish new comedy by BAFTA Award-winning writer Nick Fisher, a perfectly crafted, quick-witted contemporary comedy, which rips the lid off a so-called ‘civilised’ modern divorce and reveals the dark and complex emotions that lurk beneath. Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 503333 14 Nov Friend Or Foe An exciting tale of adventure and friendship. Set at the height of the Second World War, two evacuated boys, David and Tucky, feel like the war and their old lives in London are a long way away. That is until a German bomber crashes nearby bringing the war back to them and forcing them to question their values. Key Theatre, Peterborough, 01733 207239 15 Nov Fascinating Aida “Three times Olivier Award nominated and now a global internet sensation, Fascinating Aida are still Britain’s best comedy cabaret trio. This brand new show will include several numbers hot off the press, plus a few old favourites including their infamous anthem to budget travel, Cheap Flights, and a fond homage to the joys of alfresco sex.

Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 15 - 19 Nov Tartuffe In this lively new take on Moliere’s masterpiece, expect a multitiered wedding cake of comic abundance. It’s an

enigma. It’s a romp. It’s Upstairs, Downstairs for the multiple King Louis generation. ADC Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 300085 15 - 19 Nov Addenbrooke’s Panto 2011 The Addenbrooke’s charity pantomime is returning to celebrate its 20th birthday... oh yes it is! Harriet Hotter and the students at Hoggenbrooke’s School of Medicine must battle the Phantom of the Operating Theatre to cure everyone of the evil curse laid down by Lord Mouldy-Wart, meeting new friends and defeating evil baddies along the way. Mumford Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 0845 196 2320 15 - 16 Nov An Unsettling Evening Four gripping ghost stories from prolific supernatural fiction writer M.R. James are brought to life in an atmospheric evening of drama. Key Theatre, Peterborough, 01733 207239 15 - 19 Nov East Full of sex and fury, East is a sharp, affectionate and funny expose of life in London’s East End. With its uncompromising physical performance style and its rich poetic language veering from Shakespearean parody to the shatteringly profane, it is a rollercoaster of gripping theatricality, teeming with both visual and verbal exuberance. Corpus Playroom, Cambridge, 01223 300085 15 - 19 Nov Beginning, Middle, End Four couples. Four love stories. Truthful moments written by hundreds of anonymous participants have been brought together in this new play by Oliver Rees. Corpus Playroom, Cambridge, 01223 300085

16 - 19 Nov Grimm Tales Mingling the imagination of the Brothers Grimm with the dark humour of Carol Ann Duffy, this is one journey into the woods you certainly won’t forget.

ADC Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 300085 16 Nov Journey Through Music Music show featuring hits from the 50’s to the current day. The Cresset, Peterborough, 01733 265705 16 Nov The Nutcracker Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet brought to life by Vienna Festival Ballet. Priory Centre, St Neots, 01480 388922 17 - 19 Nov How Does Your Garden Grow A Comedy Two-Act Play by Geoff Bamber. Bluntisham Village Hall, Bluntisham, 01487 842482 16 Nov The Nutcracker Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet brought to life by Vienna Festival Ballet. Priory Centre, St Neots, 01480 388922 17 - 19 Nov How Does Your Garden Grow A Comedy Two-Act Play by Geoff Bamber. Bluntisham Village Hall, Bluntisham, 01487 842482 18 Nov Jethro The world’s funniest Cornishman. The Cresset, Peterborough, 01733 265705 18 Nov Chris Cox Using a mongrel mix of techniques including magic, psychology and lying Chris Cox will amaze and astound as does things no human should be able to do, controls coincidence, amazes and astounds. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 19 Nov Jack Whitehall The comedian and television presenter regularly makes appearances on shows such as ‘Mock The Week’ and ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’, and is also known

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for hosting the E4 show Big Brother’s Big Mouth, Celebrity Big Brother and Channel 4 topical entertainment show the TNT Show. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 19 Nov Henceforward A futuristic farce from the heart of Define Theatre and the mind of Alan Ayckbourn. Key Theatre, Peterborough, 01733 207239 20 Nov Robin and the Big Freeze A festive feast of a show with fantastic puppets, live music, and birdwatching! The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 21 - 26 Nov The Pirates of Penzance Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic comedy opera presented by Cambridge Operatic Society. Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 503333 21 - 23 Nov Oh! What a Lovely War Over ninety years on from the Armistice, Oh What a Lovely War remains a classic of the modern theatre and a powerful reminder of the atrocities of a war that cost twenty million lives.

Mumford Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 0845 196 2320 21 - 23 Nov The Time Out the time out is set in the changing room of a swimming pool, 9 minutes and 39 seconds before a water polo final – the final you will have to play out. Using live sound mixing, projection, and motivational speeches, the show is a conversation between live narrators and 12 potential team mates. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 22 Nov - 3 Dec Treasure Island The ADC/Footlights Pantomime is Cambridge’s theatrical highlight of the year. Treasure Island is the story of what young Jim Hawkins did: a tale of treacherous pirates, rousing sea shanties and a over-talkative parrot. ADC Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 300085 22 - 26 Nov Miss Julie August Strindberg’s Miss Julie, stunningly re-imagined by award-winning playwright Helen Cooper.

Corpus Playroom, Cambridge, 01223 300085 22 - 26 Nov A Children’s Guide to the Birth of Christ Michaelmas’s most deranged and at times offensive Nativity Musical. Corpus Playroom, Cambridge, 01223 300085 23 Nov The Vagina Monologues Eve Ensler’s Broadway and West End smash hit is back, featuring a new all star cast including the brilliant Tiana Benjamin (Eastenders), the stunning Louisa Lytton (Eastenders, The Bill) and the sensational Wendi Peters (Coronation Street, Celebrity Masterchef). This hilariously witty and moving collection of stories is an unmissable show for every generation. The Maltings, Ely, 01353 616991 24 Nov Christmas With The Rat Pack Take a trip back in time to the glamorous,

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glitzy nights of Las Vegas in the late 1950s and early 60s where, in the company of three of the world’s most popular entertainers, the fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band, you will experience Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr & Dean Martin performing at the famous Sands hotel. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 25 Nov Showstopper! The Improvised Musical A brand new musical is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning production, which has played sell-out seasons in London’s West End and at the Edinburgh Festival. Mumford Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 0845 196 2320 25 Nov Comedy Club Top stand-up. The Cresset, Peterborough, 01733 265705 25 Nov Jason Byrne Roll up, roll up as Edinburgh’s top selling comedian Jason Byrne takes to the road to hotwire your comedy funny bones with his brand new show, Cirque du Byrne! The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 26 - 27 Nov Disco Daze 70s show presented by the students of Tu Danse Studios. Key Theatre, Peterborough, 01733 207239 27 Nov La Traviata Featuring the Internationally Acclaimed Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv, this magnificent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes. A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La dame aux Camelias. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 27 Nov Sleeping Beauty The MB Dancers return to the Junction this year with their very own distinctive interpretation of the enchanting tale of Sleeping Beauty. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 28 Nov Madama Butterfly Featuring the Internationally Acclaimed Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv, Ellen Kent’s award winning Opera returns, with exquisite sets, such as the stunning Japanese garden and spectacular costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular Opera’s, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heartbreaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 28 Nov - 3 Dec Star Quality See panel. Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 503333 28 Nov Housebound A comedy for anyone who ever felt frustrated but didn’t know what to do once they were. Mumford Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 0845 196 2320

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29 Nov - 3 Dec Frozen Frozen is the story of three strangers whose lives are brought together by horrific circumstances. Ultimately they will reach a deadlock from which their only escape is to break through the ice. Corpus Playroom, Cambridge, 01223 300085 29 Nov - 3 Dec Pierre Novellie Stand-up comedy. Corpus Playroom, Cambridge, 01223 300085 30 Nov - 3 Dec Highlight This new comedy probes the sheepish beginnings of love, and the zealous involvement of parents. ADC Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 300085 30 Nov Folie à Deux Folie à Deux takes the audience on a journey through the minds of two very unique individuals: one who believes he is dead, the other who has forgotten her past.

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MUSIC 1 Nov Erasure Pop legends Erasure embark on a new UK tour in support of new album Tomorrow’s World, their first new album in four years. With a career spanning 25 years, the band are responsible for such classic hits as Stop, Drama, Chains of Love, Who Needs Love Like That, A Little Respect and Always. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 1 Nov Coope, Boyes and Simpson English vocal folk trio, formed around 1990. Their sound is rich and often has unusual vocal harmonies. St Neots Folk Club at The Priory Centre, St Neots, 01234 376278 2 Nov Magazine Howard Devoto’s postBuzzcocks band lived from 1977 to 1981, and those who were there won’t forget the single ‘Shot By Both Sides’ and the album Real Life.

Two years after the release of Secondhand Daylight, the band split, resurfacing in July 2008 to demonstrate the full scope of their influence.

The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 3 Nov Dr Feelgood Touring pretty much continuously since 1973, Dr Feelgood always give 100% of the finest British rhythm and blues to make you feel good. Performing such hits as including “Milk & Alcohol”, “Down At The Doctors” and “Roxette”. With support from Absolution. The Maltings, Ely, 01353 662633 3 Nov Sitkovestky Trio Martinu, Chausson, Fauré. Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge, 01223 748100 3 Nov Think Floyd Pink Floyd tribute.

The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 3 Nov Cara Dillon Cara Dillon has one of those rare talents you only come across a handful times in your life. Her crystalline, angelic voice has the ability to reach inside the soul of a song with profound sweetness, poignancy and

depth. A former member of the folk group Equation, who also sang with De Danaan, this young Irish singer from Dungiven, County Derry, sings with clarity, beauty and style. Winner of 2010’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Best Album.

The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 4 Nov Preston Reed Most great guitarists would be happy to create a legacy of classic albums, stunning performances and blistering technique. Preston Reed has gone much further, inventing a new way of playing the guitar.

Mumford Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 0845 196 2320 4 Nov Sue Towner and Colin Towner Cello and piano. The Russell Hall at Wisbech Grammar School, Wisbech, 01945 463230 5 Nov St Neots Sinfonia Respighi, Beethoven, Schumann. St Mary’s Church, Eaton Socon, 01480 392322 5 Nov Bob Brolly Originally from Derry, Northern Ireland, this popular entertainer hosts his own radio shows. With his versatile voice and engaging personality, Bob Brolly delivers delightful songs with a huge range of easy listening. The Brook, Soham, 01353 721748 6 Nov Cambridge Chorale Cambridge Chorale will be joined by internationally renowned duo-pianists Claire and Antoinette Cann for an inspired reworking of Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem by Heinrich Poos. Plus works by Parry, Saint-Saëns, Bizet and Gershwin. West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, 0845 680 1926 6 Nov City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Autumn concert.

Highlight will be Symphony No.5 from Sibelius and an outstanding programme is completed by Grieg’s wonderful piano concerto and Neilson’s Helios overture. The Voyager School, Walton, 01778 342855 7 Nov The Stylistics The Stylistics with their charisma, style and harmony, evolved into one of the best-selling soul groups ever. The Philadelphia group recorded a remarkable 10 straight-top ten hits during the early 1970s inc. the Grammy nominated hit You Make Me Feel Brand New. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 7 Nov Maria Magdalena & Antonis Anissegos Cello and piano. West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, 01223 322368 7 Nov Turin Brakes The group that’ve made folk rock fashionable again, Turin Brakes lace their melodic acoustic musings with a healthy dose of indie to make the perfect hummable songs for those lazy summer afternoons.

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28 NOV - 3 DEC STAR QUALITY Golden Globe winner Amanda Donohoe (LA Law, Emmerdale) stars in this adaptation by Christopher Luscombe. Taking us behind the scenes of a new West End production, Noel Coward conjures up a wickedly observant satire of the backstage world of talent and treachery and a gallery of unforgettable characters: a temperamental leading lady, a ruthless director, jaded old troupers and, caught somewhere between them all, an innocent young playwright. Cambridge Arts Theatre.

8 Nov Yes One of the defining classic rock bands of the 70s combining complex compositions with outrageously intricate instrumentation. With original members Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Alan White plus Oliver Wakeman (son of Rick Wakeman) and Benoit David. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 8 Nov Steve Hicks and Lynn Goulbourn Folk. St Neots Folk Club at The Priory Centre, St Neots, 01234 376278 9 Nov Steve Earle & The Dukes Country rock legend Steve Earle, with his unique blend of country, folk and blues, famous for tracks such as Hillbilly Highway, Sweet Little ‘66 and Guitar Town. This tour is to support his new album Ill Never Get Out Of This World Alive, his first collection of original material since his 2007 Grammy Award winning, Washington Square Serenade. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851

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10 Nov Ruth Wall The Girl with 10 Harps’.Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge, 01223 748100 10 Nov Moishe’s Bagel Rip-roaring, toe-tapping jazz-influenced Klezmer and Balkan music from Edinburgh festival land. The Bagel and friends present exhilarating, full-flavoured, breath-takingly intricate music played with jubilation. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 11 Nov The Damned Smash it up with the original gothic punks - back with original members Dave Vanian and Captain Sensible. The legendary band celebrate 35 years. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 11 Nov Switchfoot Switchfoot have sold over 4.4 million albums during their career.

Founded in San Diego, CA in 1996, they released three independent records before their breakthrough album, 2003’s The Beautiful Letdown, which was certified multi-Platinum. Their highly- new album Vice Verses has just been released. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 11 Nov The Barron Knights It is now 50 years since The Barron Knights started touring the world with their unique style of comedy and rock’n’roll. With over 300 performances at the London Palladium to their credit they have established themselves as a unique musical comedy attraction. You are guaranteed to leave a Barron Knights show with the feeling that you have had a tremendous night out. The Brook, Soham, 01353 721748 11 Nov Huntingdon Big Band An evening of swing and jazz greats. With the Harmonia Singers. St Ives Corn Exchange, St Ives, 01480 496454 12 Nov Fairhaven Singers A programme including Aaron Copland’s In the Beginning, and the premiere of a new work by Carl Rütti. Queen’s College Chapel, Cambridge, 01223 357851 12 Nov Peter Frampton Following his critically acclaimed new album ‘Thank You Mr Churchill’, Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter tours in celebration of his multi-platinumselling live album ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’ The tour will see Frampton performing the legendary double live album in its entirety including the singles ‘Baby, I Love Your Way’, ‘Do You Feel Like We Do’ and ‘Show Me The Way’, along with highlights from Frampton’s extensive album catalogue. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 12 Nov Charlie Landsborough Three times winner of the Best Male Vocalist at the British Country Music Awards, Charlie Landsborough’s career has spanned 30 years, and he is now more successful than ever.

Country music fans of UK and Eire will no doubt cite Charlie’s witty, personal brand of folkish blues ballads as one of the most remarkable talents around. The Cresset, Peterborough, 01733 265705 13 Nov Huntingdon Philharmonic Orchestra Mozart symphony No. 41

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Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre , Huntingdon, 07940 785980 13 Nov Claire Martin & Richard Rodney Bennett This brand new show, with classy arrangements by Richard, is dedicated to the Irving Berlin songbook. Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 503333 13 Nov Cambridge Philharmonic Society Borodin, Prokofiev, Stravinsky. West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, 01223 357851 13 Nov Martyn Joseph An acoustic artist with an electrifying spontaneity, this colossally gifted and gracious Welshman has five Top 50 hits to his name (including Dolphins Make Me Cry and Please Sir) and has been in demand on both sides of the Atlantic for over two decades.

The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 13 Nov Stephen Smyth & His Band Country music. The Brook, Soham, 01353 721748 13 Nov The Fini Bearman Quartet Classic jazz. The Willow Tree, Bourn, 01954 719775 14 Nov Anglia Sinfonia Julio d’Escriván’s Terra Nova was written especially for Anglia Sinfonia and the Mechanical and Electroacoustic Music Ensemble (MEME) in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the British Antarctic Expedition led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott.

The audiovisual materials for this piece are drawn from original archival material held in the Scott Polar Research Institute. West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, 01223 352932 15 Nov The Fall Seminal Mancunian band The Fall has lost none of its bite in the 35 years since its inception. Jagged guitars and the snarling vocals of Mark E Smith have always been at the core of the band’s sound. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 15 Nov Aurelio Martinez One of the most remarkable and passionate Garifuna artists of his generation, Aurelio Martinez follows in the footsteps of the legendary Parranderos of the Caribbean coast of Central America. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 16 Nov Bellowhead Wild, joyous, perverse, bold, crazy, full-blooded, intricate, fearless, funny, epic and mostly BIG, the mighty 11piece Bellowhead blend folk, jazz, classical, disco and world music influences with English music and cabaret to stunning effect. Playing more than 20 instruments between them with six vocalists, they deliver a heady brew that defies categorisation. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 16 Nov Lucy Ward Lucy is a 20 year old acoustic artist from Derby. She plays guitar but considers voice to be her first instrument and has been performing regularly since she was 14.

Her sets are an eclectic mix of traditional and modern folk interpretations, interspersed with her own songs. Ely Folk Club at The Lamb Hotel, Ely, 01353 740999 16 Nov Portico Quartet Electronica meets 21st century-jazz in Portico Quartet’s

Young’s back-to-the-land lament ‘After The melodic, rhythmic music that mixes the inspiraGoldrush’. 8.30pm. Acoustic Routes at CB2 tion of Philip Glass and Steve Reich with a very Basement, Cambridge, contemporary kind of jazz improv that draws on 19 Nov Left Field in Motion: Billy dub-step, electronica, rock, ambient and dance Bragg, The King Blues & Sound of music. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 Rum Since taking over the running of the Left 17 Nov Andrew Watkinson & Sara Field at Glastonbury Festival in 2010, Billy Bragg Trickey Violin duo. Kettle’s Yard, has made an effort to showcase young artists Cambridge, 01223 748100 who are mixing pop and politics. The Left Field in 17 Nov From The Jam From the Jam feaMotion Tour takes that concept on the road. The tures Bruce Foxton from the original Jam line up Junction, Cambridge, who also spent 15 years playing bass with Stiff 01223 511511 Little Fingers. Bruce is joined by Russell Hastings on lead vocal & guitar and completing the powerful trio is Mark Brzezicki, former Big Country and Cult drummer. Together the band lovingly recreate a stunningly authentic interpretation of The Jam’s classic back catalogue. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 17 Nov The Nick Ross Orchestra The Classic Big Band Sound of the 1940s. Key Theatre, Peterborough, 01733 207239 18 Nov Belshazzar’s Feast Performed by Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge together with colleague singers from other Cambridge colleges and several past St John’s singers together for a large scale choral concert with the Philharmonia Orchestra. Ely Cathedral, Ely, 01353 660349 18 Nov Will Young Will Young originally shot to fame after winning Pop Idol 2002, but has since gone on to defy the critics by releasing four multi-platinum selling albums, being voted the UK’s Favourite Artist twice and receiving critical acclaim for hit singles such as Leave Right Now and All Time Love.

His bluesy, soulful voice, mature song writing and undeniably good looks have made him a national treasure and one of the UK’s bestloved artists. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 18 Nov The Wississippi Jazzmen Trad jazz. Angles Theatre, Wisbech, 01945 474447 18 Nov T-rextasy T-Rex tribute. Key Theatre, Peterborough, 01733 207239 18 Nov Brigade Four-piece band from London with a strong rock guitar sound and beautiful melodic vocals from Will Simpson.

Music with balls and bounce influenced by Feeder and Placebo. Man in the Moon, Will Young Cambridge, 01223 474144 Cambridge Corn Exchange 19 Nov Prelude The legendary folk rockers 18 November are back as a full five piece band playing fantastic folk rock in a similar style to other North east legends, The Caffreys and Lindisfarne. High quality music and excellent song writing means that this three-piece band always produce brilliant performances. Originally Also at Ipswich Regent formed in 1970 in their native Gateshead, the band achieved an unlikely 4 Nov, Cliffs Pavilion, top 20 hit in 1973 with a cover of Neil Essex 24 Nov

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19 Nov Elkie Brooks Elkie Brooks is one of the most successful singers the UK has ever produced. Since her career began in the early 1960s as a support act to The Beatles, she has won over a legion of fans worldwide. She has had over a dozen UK hit singles and is officially recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the most successful UK album act of the past twenty years. The Brook, Soham, 01353 721748 20 Nov The Darkness After their fullblown main stage comeback at Download Festival this year, Multi-award winning Lowestoft Brit-rockers The Darkness, famed for their incredible live shows and whose hits include ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’, ‘Growing On Me’ and ‘One Way Ticket’ have reunited with their original line up after a five year gap. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 20 Nov The Naked And Famous Kiwi five-piece that play thumping rocked-up synth-pop that distils the sound of MGMT at their most popular. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 21 Nov Friendly Fires The St Alban’s three-piece return with their exciting, colourful sophomore pop record Pala; a record packed with senseless beauty, hook-filled spontaneity and sheer energy combining to become a refreshing, dance-laden soundtrack to the year.

Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 21 Nov Steeleye Span Formed in the summer of 1969, over the past four decades Steeleye Span have transported the everyday music of the people into the world of stadium gigs and gold discs. The voice of the band for 40 years, Maddy Prior, is back on vocals. She is supported by the legendary sound of the band.

Peter Knight plays fiddle, Rick Kemp is on bass, and Liam Genockey plays drums. The Cresset, Peterborough, 01733 265705 22 Nov J.Cole One of the hottest new artists on the rap scene, this young American rapper was signed by Jay-Z as the first hip hop artist on Roc Nation. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 22 Nov Baron Brady Folk. St Neots Folk Club at The Priory Centre, St Neots, 01234 376278 23 Nov Zappa Plays Zappa Zappa Plays Zappa features Dweezil Zappa, Frank’s eldest son, on lead guitar accompanied by a host of hand-picked young musical talents. Dweezil and his band bring his father’s musical legacy to life on stage, the only official act to do so since Frank Zappa’s death in 1993. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851

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24 Nov Colin Carr & Thomas Sauer Cello and piano. Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge, 01223 748100 24 Nov Emily Smith Dumfriesshire born singer Emily Smith is one of the leading singers of the contemporary Scottish folk scene. Her powerful, clear vocals have gained her award winning, worldwide recognition. As a songwriter Emily has been likened to ‘a Scottish Joni Mitchell’, but as a passionate collector she is equally adept at presenting fresh and evocative interpretations of traditional songs. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 24 Nov Buddy Holly and the Cricketers Rock ‘n’ roll. Key Theatre, Peterborough, 01733 207239 25 Nov Tony Kofi’s Standard Time Trio Classic jazz standards rearranged to give a new take on old favourites. Cambridge Jazz Club at Hidden Rooms, Cambridge, 01223 362550 25 Nov Imelda May Irish rockabilly queen Imelda has come a long way since her selfreleased debut album in 2005. Her 3rd major label album ‘Mayhem’ has caused mayhem throughout the world, clearly finding an audience who weren’t being catered for by most modern artists. Her stompin’ anthems ‘Johnny Got A Boom Boom’, ‘Psycho’ and ‘Inside Out’ could be 1950s classics. Her special blend of old rock ‘n’ roll with rhythm ‘n’ blues takes you on a twistin’ ride through influences by Wanda Jackson, Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent, but all delivered by Imelda’s own unique voice and lyrics.

Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 25 Nov Wild Beasts Four piece pop group, Wild Beasts are a mix of many different styles with songs that sound as different from each other as possible, with some almost operatic style vocals. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 25 Nov Peterborough Opera An evening of opera favourites to entertain you in a one-off Gala Night. Angles Theatre, Wisbech, 01945 474447 26 Nov Verdi Requiem Performed by, CUMS Chorus, East Anglia Chamber Orchestra and soloists, conducted by Stephen Cleobury. Ely Cathedral, Ely, 01223 350544 26 Nov The Drifters As one of the longest serving bands in history, The Drifters have collated a huge catalogue of over 50 hits, selling in excess of 214 million singles and 114 million albums across the world. Since their creation, the line up of The Drifters has undergone many changes with more than 60 different singers, including icons such as Clyde McPhatter, Ben E King, Johnny Moore and Rudy Lewis. The Drifters perform a selection of gems from their

treasure trove of hits from the last 57 years, which include ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘Under The Boardwalk’, ‘Come On Over To My Place’, ‘Kissing In The Back Row of the Movies’, ‘Save the Last Dance For Me’ and ‘There Goes My First Love’, as well as their new material. The Cresset, Peterborough, 01733 265705 26 Nov City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra Berlioz, Mendelssohn. West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, 01223 300085 26 Nov Evelyn Tubb & Anthony Rooley Soprano and lute. Songs and instrumental works by Henry and Daniel Purcell. Clare Hall, Cambridge, 01223 760962 26 Nov Pat Jordan & Finian’s Rainbow Country music. The Brook, Soham, 01353 721748 27 Nov Michael Muldoon Irish country music. The Brook, Soham, 01353 721748 29 Nov Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings A delicious blend of blues, jazz, rock and rhythm & blues from the former Rolling Stones bass player and his all-star band.

Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 01223 357851 29 Nov Kitty, Daisy & Lewis Kentish Town siblings Kitty, Daisy & Lewis are a group of highly talented and original musicians who play more or less anything they can lay their hands on. Their music is a mix up of dirty R’n’B & blues, whiskey soaked country, haunting Hawaiian jungle drums and Gospel fever with a punch in the face by Daisy’s hard beatboxing. The Junction, Cambridge, 01223 511511 30 Nov Endellion String Quartet Haydn, Tippett, Mendolssohn. West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, 01223 503333

ART & EXHIBITIONS 1 - 20 Nov Angie Lewin + Rob Ryan Prints. Cambridge Contemporary Art Gallery, Cambridge, 01223 324222 1 Nov - 23 Dec Books & Babies: Communicating Reproduction This exhibition is about the two senses of reproduction, about babies and about the multiplication of images, sounds and text, and the ways in which they have interacted in the past and continue to interact today. Books and Babies traces these interactions from ancient fertility figures and medieval manuscripts to the birth of Louise Brown following in vitro fertilization in 1978.

Cambridge University Library, Cambridge, 01223 333000 1 Nov - 8 Jan Splendour and Power: Imperial Treasures from Vienna A stunning collection of precious dec-

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Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 01223 332900 1 Nov - 1 Apr England and the Dutch Republic in the age of Vermeer: Coins and medals from the 17th-cenutry See fine examples of 17th-century English and Dutch coins and medals illustrating the great historic figures and naval wars of the period. Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 01223 332900 1 Nov - 15 Jan Vermeer’s Women: Secrets and Silence At the heart of this visually stunning exhibition is Vermeer’s extraordinary painting The Lacemaker (c.1669-70) - one of the Musée du Louvre’s most famous works, rarely seen outside Paris and now on loan to the UK for the first time. The painting will be joined by a choice selection of other key works by Vermeer representing the pinnacle of his mature career, and over thirty other masterpieces of genre painting from the Dutch ‘Golden Age’.

Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 01223 332900 1 - 20 Nov Bridget Riley: colour, stripes, planes and curves For fifty years Bridget Riley has been one of the world’s leading abstract painters. For most of that time colour and our perception of its fleeting nature have been at the heart of her work. This exhibition, organised uniquely for Kettle’s Yard, takes paintings and studies from the last thirty years to trace her progress through the agency of stripes, planes and curves and back to stripes.Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge, 01223 748100 1 - 16 Nov Well Oiled Painting Group Exhibition of work by the eclectic group of painters in a variety of styles.

Michaelhouse Centre, Cambridge, 01223 309147 1 - 19 Nov Roald Amundsen The Polar Museum´s Roald Amundsen exhibition interprets his life through the seven major expeditions that he undertook and ten of his personal relationships. Ronald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928). Born into a Norwegian shipping family, Amundsen´s mother dreamed that he would become a doctor. Instead, he chose polar exploration, inspired by the example of Sir John Franklin. He toughened his body, undertook major ski trips and gained experience of the Arctic aboard a sealing ship. Scott Polar Museum, Cambridge, 01223 336540 1 - 23 Nov Barbara Grafton: A Long Road To Travel A collection of colourful abstract paintings and prints, including some Fen landscapes and depictions of Ely Cathedral.

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Frameworks, Cottenham, 01954 250138 1 Nov - 15 Jan Three Men on the Road An exhibition of street photography by Paul Bowman, Martin Spott & Bruce Stuart.

ArtCell, Cambridge, 01223 404209 1 - 5 Nov Cambridge Camera Club s Annual Exhibition The Camera Club showcases the best images taken over the past year by its members. As one of the oldest photographic societies in the country and the biggest in East Anglia, its talents are displayed with over 200 images on show. The many diverse subjects include landscapes, architecture, natural history, people and creative compositions. 10am-5pm.

Cambridge Guildhall, Cambridge, 1 - 3 Nov Everyday The everyday brings out associations with the domestic where the ordinary is more commonly encountered as beautiful rather than the sublime. Low tech materials are often used as a means to access areas of aesthetic experience broaching the ordinary and the everyday. This group exhibition features one or two pieces by each artist as well as craft objects such as an oil valve from an oil drilling rig. Artists include Tony Benn, Luke Jackson, Sam Jackson, Chris Stevens, Jo Stockham, Amikan Toren, Suzanne Treister, John Wilkins. 10am-5pm. Ruskin Gallery at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 1 - 5 Nov Peter Joyce This exhibition of new paintings by Peter Joyce has the common thread of land meets sea. Joyce has set out to paint the portrait of the marshland in Western France and has, as always, researched the area well: the land, the sea, its history, its current use and its family. Beautiful colours and fresh imagery are at once apparent in the seascapes. landscapes, salt pans, creek inlets and small fishing ports, all charactersitic of the marshland that Joyce now calls home. Lynne Strover Gallery, Fen Ditton, 01223 295264 7 - 12 Nov Wild North China Exhibition of Water based Woodcuts by Yu Chengyou. St Barnabas Press Gallery, Cambridge, 01223 902116 12 Nov - 11 Dec Anglian Potters’ Winter Exhibition Exhibition of work by the group with 300 members. All Saints’ Church, Cambridge, 12 Nov - 23 Dec Art Unwrapped for Christmas Seasonal selling exhibition featuring handmade gifts by regional contemporary artists and craftspeople. Babylon Gallery, Ely, 01353 616991 16 Nov - 15 Jan Treasures of the Library Library books are coming off the shelf to reveal their exquisite illustrations and bindings in this brand new exhibition. Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Lode Mill, Lode, 01223 810080

18 Nov - 24 Dec 10th Anniversary & Christmas Exhibition The Darryl Nantais Gallery, Linton, 01223 891289 18 - 20 Nov Foxton Autumn Art Exhibition Exhibition and sale of quality works of art from prominent local artists in a village setting, whilst raising funds for Foxton School. Foxton Village Hall, Foxton, 26 Nov - 24 Dec Christmas Exhibition Art gifts. Cambridge Contemporary Art Gallery, Cambridge, 01223 324222 29 Nov - 11 Mar Grey matters: Graphite The mineral graphite derives its name from the Ancient Greek ‘to draw/write’. It is one of the most common materials used for drawing, and also one of the most versatile, allowing the artist to exploit a vast range of effects, from a needle-sharp contour line to the velvety depths of soft pencil shading, sometimes worked into a gleaming, almost metallic, sheen.

This exhibition highlights the extraordinary expressive potential of the medium through four centuries of graphite drawings from the Museum’s holdings. Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 01223 332900

SPECIAL EVENTS Every Saturday Ely Craft and Collectable Market Ely. 8am-2pm.

(01353 662062) Every Saturday Historic Peterborough tour Peterborough Museum. 2-3.30pm. (01733 864663) 1 - 4 Nov Ely Ghost Tours On the surface Ely looks a very peaceful and tranquil place with quaint teashops, a thriving market and delightful architecture so it would seem the last place to send chills down your spine. But behind doorways and passages throughout the city there are stories of murder, intrigue and mystery, which told, cannot be explained as a mere trick of the light making Ely the most haunted small city in Europe. Town Centre, Ely, 01353 662062 2 Nov Kimbolton School Fireworks Display Said to be one of the biggest firework displays to music in Europe with much more on offer this year. The event starts at 6.00pm and the fireworks will be In front of the castle at 8pm. There will be a fun fair, bar, coffee and stalls available. Heart fm will be there to support the event as well. The highlight is the fireworks all set to music in front of the castle!

Kimbolton Castle, Kimbolton, 3 Nov Inns & Taverns Tour Find out about the many Victorian pubs in the city and learn what Fen ale was. Town Centre, Peterborough, 01733 452336

3 - 6 Nov Moroccan Market Free entry. Cathedral Square, Peterborough, 01733 343358 4 Nov Autumn Quilt Festival This is the final show of the year, so it’s the last chance for you to get in your supplies for those cold dark evenings. Meet the quilting enthusiasts to ‘show you how’. Chilford Hall, Linton, 01775 712100 5 Nov Craft & Gift Fair Choose from a wonderful selection of gifts and goodies, including hand-made jewellery and bespoke presents.

In addition to this there will be home-baked cakes, craft supplies, and framed embroideries.

You can even discover the art of glass bead making! Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre, Thornhaugh, 01780 782254 5 Nov Cambridge Fireworks Display 7.30pm. The fireworks will be preceded by a spectacular fire performance between 7–7.20pm by Wildfire Productions. A bonfire will be lit immediately after the fireworks display. The Thurston Family Fun Fair will be open from 6–10pm. Midsummer Common, Cambridge.

5 - 6 Nov World Snooker Seniors World Championship Top snooker tournament. East of England Showground, Peterborough, 0117 317 8200 5 Nov Craft and Gift Fair A fantastic selection of unique hand-crafted gifts. From 10am. Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre, Thornhaugh, 01780 782254 5 Nov Linton Fireworks Display Spectacular display featuring music from the movies, huge bonfire, guy competition, barbecues and drink stalls. Gates open 6pm, display at 7pm. Linton Infants School, Linton, 5 Nov Bonfire Party Fireworks and bonfire. From 6.30pm. The Blue Lion, Hardwick, 01954 210328 11 - 13 Nov The East of England Christmas Festival Featuring hundreds of trade stands providing a perfect opportunity to purchase wonderful Christmas gifts and decorations, enjoy a fabulous festive treat in the restaurant, take the children along to meet Santa and enjoy our range of entertainment and displays throughout the weekend. East of England Showground, Peterborough, 01733 234451 12 - 13 Nov Cambridgeshire Festive Gift & Food Show Now in its 8th year, this huge show is crammed full of amazing, innovative, affrodable and original festive gifts there really is something for the entire family including a whole host scrumptious festive foods & drinks. Everything you need for Christmas all under one roof! Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 10am 4pm. Wood Green Animal Shelter, Godmanchester, 01702 549623

19 Nov Art Market Browse or buy Artwork from the Regions most talented Artists.

9.30am-3.30pm. March Town Hall, March, 01354 652769 19 - 20 Nov Christmas Craft Fair Wimpole´s 16th Annual Christmas Craft Fair is set in heated marquees in the grounds.

Woodturners to potters, painters, bakers and jewellers, meet the producers who make these unique crafts and gifts. The Christmas Craft Fair provides the perfect opportunity for you to buy your special presents for Christmas. 10.30am5pm. Wimpole Estate, Arrington, 01223 902178 19 Nov Little Paxton Royal Village Fayre Lots of stalls - Father Christmas, BBQ, Teas, Crafts, Games etc. 11am-2pm. Village Hall, Little Paxton, 01480 211048 20 Nov Peterborough Book Fair 10am-4pm. Highgate Hall, Elton, 01245 361609 20 Nov Christmas Lights Switch On The Big Switch on is at 5pm in Market Square, plus a packed programme of entertainment throughout the city centre with performances from local dance, theatre and music groups on the various main stages set up across the city Centre. Market Square, Cambridge, 21 Nov Cambridge Christmas 17 local Cambridge arts and crafts professionals exhibit their work. Jewellery, ceramics, textile art, illustration, prints, cards, gifts, books, puzzles, textile accessories and stained glass are available for purchase. 4-7pm. The Unitarian Church Hall, Cambridge, 07765 563908 27 Nov - 24 DecSanta Specials Train rides to see Santa. Nene Valley Railway, Stibbington, 01780 784444 27 Nov Cambridge Winter Wordfest A vibrant and varied programme of literary treats, bringing some of the finest authors to Cambridge. www.cambridgewordfest.co.uk ADC Theatre, Cambridge, 01223 515335 27 Nov Huntingdon Christmas Lights Switch On Join in all the fun at the annual switch on of the Christmas lights.

Huntingdon Market Square, Huntingdon, 01480 450250 27 Nov Cambridge Art & Crafts Market Original & Unique Designed Work by the Stallholders. 10.30am - 4.30pm.

Scotsdales’s Garden Centre, Great Shelford, 27 Nov Ely Festive Fun Run Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is welcoming walkers and runners of all ages to participate in this 6km fun run through the historic city of Ely in order to raise money for the hospice. Registration at 10.30am to start at 11am. Market Square, Ely, 01223 723115

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Former Canaries star Dion Dublin will be kicking off Norwich’s Christmas festivities when he switches on this year’s Christmas Lights. City Hall and Jarrolds will be the main locations for the switch-on as the city explodes into light and fireworks burst from the rooftops at 7pm. For the first time this event will see a candle lit procession of paper lanterns leaving from The Great Hospital, Bishopgate at 6.15pm, weaving through Cathedral Close, Queen Street, London Street and Gentlemans Walk on to City Hall.

Entertainment will commence at 6.10pm with BBC Radio Norfolk hosting proceedings plus there will be carols, dancing and Father Christmas. The Forum also has a craft fair and The Norwich Lanes are holding a street market with stalls, choirs, street theatre and David Gant from Norwich Theatre Royal’s panto, on Upper St Giles all on the same evening from 6pm.

For more information about Norwich at Christmas or any other time of year see www.visitnorwich.co.uk or www.norwichristmas.co.uk

Emmerdale star Hayley Tamaddon (left) heads the cast in Sleeping Beauty, Norwich Theatre Royal’s spectacular panto. The fabulous line-up also includes Kevin Sacre, who played Jake Dean in Hollyoaks, the popular TV and stage actress Helen Fraser, who is best known as the grumpy Sylvia Hollamby in Bad Girls, the return for the eleventh year running of the perennially popular Dame Richard Gauntlett who is also writing and directing the show, his comedy side-kick Andre Vincent who stars in the festive show for the third time, and the welcome return of six-foot plus bundle of fun, Tom Beard. Sleeping Beauty runs from 14th December - Sunday 15th January. For tickets call 01603 630000.

Don’t miss.... It’s going to be a white Christmas at The Forum, Norwich, and that’s guaranteed!

Once an hour, from 3 December up until Christmas Eve, an artificial snow shower will fall in front of the building creating a festive treat for visitors to The Forum and city centre shoppers.... Advent and Christmas services and concerts in Norwich Cathedral for details go to www.cathedral.org.uk

CHRISTMAS MARKETS Christmas Craft & Gift Fair at The Forum 30 November – 18 December.

Unusual gift opportunities for your seasonal shopping. Jewellery, handbags, art work, clothes, pictures, wood work, metal work,and more.

Dragon Hall Medieval Christmas Market 3 - 4th December. Admire the magnificent medieval trading hall in the company of costumed stallholders and period musicians at this popular annual event. With over thirty stalls selling toys, gifts, clothing, wreaths, food, jewellery, pottery, glass and much more.

Norwich 6-day a week outdoor market Gentleman's Walk, throughout December. 8.30am – 4pm (approx).

Norwich Market is unique in Britain - it is the largest Monday-to-Saturday openair market in the country. Its rich heritage and traditional appearance offer a

glimpse into Norwich’s fascinating past, while complementing the city’s modern shopping facilities. Explore over 200 stalls selling an enormous array of fresh products from locally produced fruit, veg, meat, fish, bread, cheese and jam to haberdashery, sweets, clothes and books Christmas Craft Market at The Mall 5th - 24th December. Locally produced ales, homemade fudge, wooden crafts, handmade gifts, soaps, jewellery and oils to name but a few.

Clutter City - Christmas Craftacular at Norwich Arts Centre 10am – 4pm, 10th December. This quirky city market is where you will find unusual and unique gifts and items including jewellery, art, vintage and more all brought to you by independent artists and crafters. There will also be a DJ, winter food and the usual traditional mulled wine.

Charles Dickens’ famous festive tale is a real family show for Christmas. A Christmas Carol tells of Ebenezer Scrooge’s amazing transformation from embittered miser into generous benefactor following his eventful encounters with the ghost of Christmas Past, Present and Christmas Yet To Come. Catch it at Norwich’s Maddermarket Theatre, 17-31 December. For tickets call 01603 620917 or go to www.maddermarket.co.uk

Red Riding Hood Children will love Norwich Puppet Theatre’s retelling of this classic folktale which draws on the story’s origins in the oral tradition, together with versions by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm. Follow our eponymous heroine into the woods and expect a rich mix of puppetry, music, song, inventive staging and witty dialogue. Norwich Puppet Theatre, 17-31 December. For tickets call 01603 629 921 or go to www.puppettheatre.co.uk

From mid November Norwich shops, businesses and public buildings will host colourful wooden Christmas trees with beautiful Christmas designs by local Norwich artists. These trees will form the NORWICHRISTMAS Tree Art Trail in association with Norwich Arts Centre. Across the city centre this exciting family friendly trail will run until Twelfth Night (5 Jan). Follow the trail, collect your stamps, enjoy exploring Norwich and be in with the chance of winning some great prizes. For more details about NORWICHCHRISTMAS and all the city’s festivities, go to www.visitnorwich.co.uk

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With a backdrop of 32 medieval churches, two cathedrals and a Norman castle shopping in Norwich is a unique experience. Shoppers to Norwich this year will find greater choice, extended lines and more ranges thanks to new openings and re-developments totalling over £80 million. The city is listed as one of the top 10 places to shop in the UK and high street stores, designer brands, independent shops and quirky goods are all on offer. Outside of London's Oxford Street, Norwich is the only place in the UK to have four national department stores as well as a local independent department store, Jarrold, within its city centre.

High street High street names and large department stores are well represented including a very large and comprehensive John Lewis, House of Fraser, BHS, a regional flagship store for Marks & Spencer and a newly refurbished Debenhams. Mixed with this are a selection of all the usual eateries, coffee bars and pavement cafes - Starbucks, Pret a Manger, Costa Coffee plus a selection of independent cafes,

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Malls and retail parks Norwich houses two great shopping centres, The Mall Norwich and the newly built Chapelfield (left). Between them they offer over 150 shops plus restaurants and cafes. A five minute walk from the city centre takes you to the Cathedral Retail Park. The other side of the city you will find Riverside Retail adjacent to the train station. Riverside Retail features large stores include Mamas & Papas, Next and Argos.

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THEATRE & SHOWS 1 Nov Shakespeare Schools Festival Local young people bring half-hour versions of Shakespeare's greatest plays to the stage.

Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 1 - 5 Nov Top Hat Fred & Ginger’s greatest Hollywood dance musical live on stage for the very first time! Tom Chambers (Strictly Come Dancing winner and Holby City heartthrob) plays Jerry Travers, the famous American tap dancer who arrives in London to appear in his first West End Show. Travers meets the irresistible Dale Tremont, the girl of his dreams, played by Summer Strallen (triple Olivier Award nominee and star of Love Never Dies, The Sound of Music and Hollyoaks) and follows her across Europe in an attempt to win her heart with his wonderful song and dance routines.rving Berlin’s celebrated score features such classics as

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Cheek to Cheek, Let’s Face The Music & Dance, Isn’t It A Lovely Day To Be Caught In The Rain and Top Hat, White Tie & Tails. Beautiful sets, lavish costumes and sensational dancing will sweep you off your feet in this stunning new musical comedy. Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich, 01603 630000 2 Nov 1 Beach Road A new play from the award winning RedCape Theatre. A tale of defiance, a shrinking island, synchronized swimming and trying to turn back the tide, the play explores the metaphorical connections between coastal erosion and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 2 Nov Patrick Monahan Winner of ITV’s Show Me The Funny, this half-Iranian, halfMiddlesborough comic is a rising star on the comedy circuit. Full of an insatiable lust for life, his exuberant comedy greets the audience like a sex-starved spaniel would greet a trouser leg. A natural-born performer, he exudes charisma from the stage (and often off it, when he scuttles into the crowd...!) Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 2 Nov The Ghosts Of Ruddigore Gilbert & Sullivan meets Rocky Horror as Opera della Luna revisit Ruddigore in their own unique style. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 2 Nov Macbeth Blending traditional and physical theatre with live music played by the actors, Icarus Theatre Collective brings vividly to life some of literature’s most vibrant language and characters.

King's Lynn Arts Centre, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 2 - 5 Nov The Card Presented

by Norfolk Youth Music Theatre, adapted from Arnold Bennett.

Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich, 01603 620917 3 Nov Jethro The world's funniest Cornishman. Pavilion Theatre , Cromer, 01263 512495 4 Nov Piff the Magic Dragon Combining mind-blowing magic, delightfully deadpan humour and penchant for princesses, Piff has charmed and astounded audiences all over the world. Erpingham with Calthorpe Village Hall, Erpingham, 01263 768073 4 Nov Norfolk Dance Presents…

A three-part show, presenting work from local dancers and choreographers. Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 4 Nov Jethro The world's funniest Cornishman. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864

4 Nov The Nutcracker Tchaikovsky's classic ballet brought to life by Vienna Festival Ballet. Pavilion Theatre , Cromer, 01263 512495 4 - 5 Nov Tales for a Dark Night A specially adapted collection of stories and poems from the dark side and beyond the grave, written by some of the greatest masters of mystery and spinners of suspense. Westacre Theatre, Westacre, 01760 755800 4 Nov Appalachian Roots Ira Bernstein and Riley Baugus return due to public demand to present their old-time music and dance show full of humour and skill, fiddles and feet, banjoes and ballads. Diss Corn Hall, Diss, 01379 652241 5 Nov Maria, Pasion Noelia Sabarea is one of the premier flamenco exponents in Spain today. This spectacular new show from her exciting company features a fusion of colourful costumes, mesmerising dancing and music that will transport you instantly to sundrenched Spain. Flamenco with a flourish. Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 5 Nov Mr Men & Little Miss The children's favourites are on the road to celebrate their 40th birthday. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 5 Nov No Strings Buresque & Cabaret Club Burlesque finesse, cabaret genius and quality entertainment. Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich, 01603 629921 5 Nov Howard Marks is Mr Nice Mr Nice AKA Howard Marks brings his legendary one man comedy show to the UEA. Covering an ever-widening range of topics, Howard’s live shows continue to sell out venues across Europe.

UEA LCR, Norwich, 01603 508050 6 Nov Roary the Racing Car The Number One little race car zooms into Norwich for the very first time in a brand new live stage show! Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich, 01603 630000 7 - 9 Nov Andy Parsons The star of BBC’s Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo makes his third tour of the country – and combines shades of light and dark with several trademark passionate tirades and a little peek behind the showbusiness curtain. Hear all about coalition, cuts, comedy and discovering a pair of underpants in a jar of mayonnaise. Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 7 Nov The Bigger Bang! Show Professor Hal Sosabowski and co-presenter, the Doc, from ITV's Ministry of Mayhem, in a feast of spectacular science and entertainment seasoned with Laurel and Hardy-esque buffoonery.

A show packed with scientific knowledge for all ages. Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich, 01603 630000 8 Nov Tony Stockwell An Evening of Clairvoyance with the TV Psychic. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 9 Nov Mitch Benn Previous winner of the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year. Travels the UK with his guitar, creating laughter wher-

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ever he goes, and is also a writer, performer and the resident musician on Radio 4's 'The Now Show'. Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 10 Nov The Vagina Monologues Eve Ensler’s hilarious Broadway and West End smash hit is back, featuring a new all star cast including the brilliant Zaraah Abrahams (Waterloo Road, Coronation Street, and Dancing on Ice), the stunning Louisa Lytton (Eastenders, The Bill) and the sensational Wendi Peters (Coronation Street, Celebrity Masterchef). This hilariously witty and moving collection of stories is an unmissable show for every generation.

Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 10 - 11 Nov Rambert Dance Company Rambert Dance Company celebrates 85 years at the heart of British dance with a breathtaking new programme. Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich, 01603 630000 11 Nov TABOO-BE-DO! The Politically Incorrect Music Show Terence Blacker and Derek Hewitson of Something Happened present a toe-tapping, and occasionally eye-opening, musical journey through songs which have scandalised and delighted audiences from the days before Prohibition through the tempestuous 20th century to today. The Morley Road, Sheringham, 01263 0822087 11 Nov Viva la Variete! A veritable feast of variety in support of Norwich & Norfolk Community Arts. Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 11 - 19 Nov Ten Times Table Alan Ayckborun's brilliant, insightful comedy.

Westacre Theatre, Westacre, 01760 755800 12 Nov Jim Davidson & Friends The top adult comedian and friends present a charity show in aid of the Caister Lifeboat. Britannia Pier Theatre, Great Yarmouth, 01493 842914 12 Nov Treasure Quest Live BBC Radio Norfolk's Treasure Quest returns to the stage for another live show in aid of Children in Need.

Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 12 Nov A November Day With evocative puppet characters, live music and an everchanging set, Thingumajig Theatre presents a timeless fable on war and the miracle of friendship when all else seems lost. Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich, 01603 629921 12 Nov The Chronicles of Moonfish Comedy duo the Moonfish Rhumba (Amused Moose and Hackney Empire Finalists) take you on a musical journey through the mountains of Nepal, to the dark depths of cyberspace, from the comfort of their basement bedsit in Croyden. Expect anarchic sketches, insane banter, a singing Dalai Lama and much much more Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich, 01603 629921 12 Nov Glad All Over! A Sixties Celebration A talented cast of singers and musicians take you on a magical mystery tour of the sounds which defined a generation, cover-

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ing everything from the Beach Boys to the Beatles; from Donovan to Dusty. Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston, 01493 662832 12 Nov Mr Albert’s Big Finish! A very funny play for 5-11 year olds and families filled with stories, comedy, juggling and magic galore. Sheringham Little Theatre, Sheringham, 01263 822347 13 Nov High School Rocks All the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, & 3, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock and Glee!

Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich, 01603 630000 14 Nov Ed Byrne The master of observational comedy, Ed's many TV appearances over the last couple of years have included hosting Live At The Apollo and being a regular panellist on Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You, as well as various other new comedy shows including Miranda Harts Christmas Unwrapped.

King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 15 - 19 Nov Glyndebourne on Tour One week. Three operas. 12 hours of passionate performance from some of the opera world’s brightest rising stars, wrapped in Glyndebourne’s trademark quality. Enjoy Puccini’s La bohème (15th & 18th); Donizetti’s Don Pasquale (16th & 19th); and Handel’s Rinaldo (17th). Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich, 01603 630000

16 - 19 Nov Guys and Dolls Classic musical presented by Norwich School. Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 16 Nov Luke Wright A Glastonbury Festival Slam Poet Champion, with some very funny poems. Winner of the Spirit of the Fringe Award for innovation, using a mixture of sharp, humorous verse and anecdotal stand-up.

Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 16 Nov The Nutcracker Magical festive ballet presented by Moscow Ballet La Classique.

King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 16 Nov The Comedy Store Top standup from the world famous Comedy Store with Simon Bligh (MC), Adam Bloom, Geoff Norcott and Mike Gunn. The Forum, Norwich, 01603 630000 16 Nov Stolen Years "Acclaimed guitarist James Boyd and the students of Gresham’s bring you Stolen Years, a magical piece of music theatre telling the story of a lost world touched by the shadow of war." Auden Theatre at Gresham's School, Holt, 01263 713444 17 Nov Daniel Sloss Following the success of his 2009 Edinburgh show, Teenage Kicks, Daniel made his national television stand-up debut on Ch4's Paul O'Grady Show in September 2009, which was followed by his solo London debut at the prestigious Soho Theatre where he became the youngest ever stand-up to perform solo at the theatre and also in the West End. He started doing stand-up aged 16 as well as starring in his own BBC show 'The Adventures of Daniel' and selling out three Fringe seasons in 2008-2010 - all before he started to shave.

Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 17 - 19 Nov Aladdin and His Magic Tramp Spooky Kid Productions return to the stage with their brand

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new family pantomime. Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich, 01603 629921 17 - 19 Nov A Christmas Carol The Original Dusmagrik Young People's Theatre Company return to present their version of the Dickens classic. Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston, 01493 662832 17 - 19 Nov Caramba’s Revenge A highly entertaining and ingenious black comedy presented by Sheringham Players. Sheringham Little Theatre, Sheringham, 01263 822347 17 - 26 Nov How The Other Half Loves Alan Ayckbourn's much-loved farce.

Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich, 01603 620917 18 - 19 Nov Nigh Must Fall Psychological thriller. Princess Theatre, Hunstanton, 01485 532252 18 Nov Beyond The Barricade Recreating original West End / Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, Beyond the Barricade features a cast of past principal performers from the West End production of Les Miserables. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 19 Nov Eyes Front A delightful combination of live performance and film about music in wartime. Singer and broadcaster Isla St Clair, performs a selection of popular songs and tells the stories behind them. Whissonsett Village Hall, Whissonsett, 01328 700010 19 Nov No Strings Boogaloo Hocus Pocus Theatre’s awesome Burlesque Club Night is all about dressing up, dancing to great music and glamorous stage shows in between. With performances from international burlesque showgirls Miss Banbury Cross, Laurie Hagen plus special guests. DJ JazzLord and friends will have the joint jumping as they spin a refreshing mix of rare and vintage vinyl from Rhythm & Blues to Ska, Cumbia and world music. Plus masquerading characters and The Norfolk Brawdshot roller derby girls! Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 20 Nov Nutjellynana Journey out-ofthis-world with amazing puppets, fabulous storytelling, a cosmic soundtrack and some salutes to sci-fi classics! Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich, 01603 629921 21 - 22 Nov That'll Be The Day Terrific rock 'n' roll music show. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 22 Nov - 3 Dec Grease It’s the original High-School musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

Starrin Dany Bayne (winner of ITV’s Grease Is The Word, Hairspray) as Danny with Carina Gillespie as Sandy. Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich, 01603 630000 22 - 26 Nov Private Peaceful A stunning adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s poignant and deeply moving novel of the First World War. The Garage, Norwich, 01603 630000

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23 - 25 Nov Return to the Forbidden Planet A rock 'n' roll version of Shakespeare's The Tempest presented by local school children. Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 24 Nov John Cooper Clarke Expect a mix of hilarious anecdotes of life in a Northern town interspersed with machine-gun fast delivery of some of his best poems. Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 24 - 26 Nov The Flint Street Nativity The children are played by adults... who later play the parents... definitely an alternative to the normal Nativity plays! King's Lynn Arts Centre, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 24 Nov The Blue Angel A dark, musical drama set in Germany during the 1920s, the script of The Blue Angel is based on a novel by Heinrich Mann which was adapted for a 1930 film starring the great Marlene Dietrich and featuring songs which include the well-known Falling in Love Again. Diss Corn Hall, Diss, 01379 652241 25 - 27 Nov Aladdin Disney pantomime presented by Stage Door Theatre Company.

Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston, 01493 662832 26 Nov Paul Daniels In the world of television magic, no one has enjoyed more success than Paul Daniels. From the moment he burst onto our screens, his magic shows have topped the ratings. He is undoubtedly the most successful TV magician of the 20th century, and international sex symbol! He promises not to dance!

He will be joined by the lovely Debbie McGee and Martin Daniels. A show full of magic, comedy and amazement. Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 26 Nov Abba The Show Featuring ABBA’s original saxophone player, Ulf Andersson, this is deemed the most authentic ABBA show to date. Performed by Sweden’s WATERLOO, a world renowned group, the show charts the ABBA story from their Eurovision beginnings to their major international success.

Princess Theatre, Hunstanton, 01485 532252 26 Nov Christmas With The Rat Pack Take a trip back in time to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Las Vegas in the late 1950s and early 60s where, in the company of three of the world’s most popular entertainers, the fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band, you will experience Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr & Dean Martin performing at the famous Sands Hotel. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 26 Nov Razz the Clown and Auntie Pearl Children's show. Sheringham Little Theatre, Sheringham, 01263 822347 27 Nov Chris Packham - A Wild Life Exposed Co-presenter of BBC’s Springwatch, Chris Packham, uses a series of his stunning images to chart his quest to reflect the pure beauty of the nature he has long loved and dreamed of encountering. Informative and

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thought provoking, the show comes through the cameras and from the heart of one of the world’s most impassioned naturalists. UEA LCR, Norwich, 01603 508050 29 Nov - 11 Dec Charlie and Lola's Best Bestest Play Don’t miss everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie and Lola, in their extremely everso wonderful stage show!

The stars of the hit BBC TV series and books by Lauren Child are brought to life by a magical mix of puppets, live action and music.

Norwich Playhouse, Norwich, 01603 598598 29 Nov - 1 Dec David Copperfield One of Dickens’ best-loved and most autobiographical stories, brilliantly and faithfully dramatised, with all his marvellous creations of kindness and cruelty. The production will feature a very large cast of pupils from all years in the School. Auden Theatre at Gresham's School, Holt, 01263 713444

MUSIC 3 Nov Yuka Ishizuka & Nadav Hertzka Prize-winning Japanese violinist Yuka Ishizuka is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music. She performs here with award-winning Israeli pianist Nadav Hertzka.

King's Lynn Arts Centre, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 3 Nov Throwing Muses Alternative indie rockers Throwing Muses are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their self- titled debut by releasing the band’s first ever compilation, a set called Anthology. Founded in 1981, Throwing Muses were set apart from their contemporaries

by Kristin Hersh’s stark, candid writing style.

UEA LCR, Norwich, 01603 508050 4 Nov Cara Dillon Cara Dillon has one of those rare talents you only come across a handful times in your life. Her crystalline, angelic voice has the ability to reach inside the soul of a song with profound sweetness, poignancy and depth. A former member of the folk group Equation, who also sang with De Danaan, this young Irish singer from Dungiven, County Derry, sings with clarity, beauty and style. Winner of 2010's BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Best Album.

Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 5 Nov Action Beat An intense semiimprovised noise/no-wave punk ensemble from Bletchley, inspired by early Sonic Youth, The EX, Glenn Branca and other avant guitar ensembles.

Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 5 Nov Carducci String Quartet Perform a programme of music by Mozart, Shostakovich, and Beethoven in the Marble Hall. Holkham Hall, Holkham, 01328 710227 5 Nov John Hylton - Real Diamond Neil Diamond tribute. Pavilion Theatre , Cromer, 01263 512495 6 Nov Chamber Orchestra Anglia 10th Birthday Celebrations and first concert in the Norwich 12 Series. Programme includes 116

Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale. The Forum, Norwich, 01603 630000 6 Nov Carducci String Quartet Perform a programme of music by Haydn and Dvorak in the Marble Hall. Holkham Hall, Holkham, 01328 710227 6 Nov Flogging Molly Legendary 7piece Celtic punk ensemble. UEA LCR, Norwich, 01603 508050 9 Nov ELO Experience Rock tribute.

King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 10 Nov Mary Coughlan The Big Voice of Ireland with jazz and blues influenced intense songs of passion, life's trials and survival against the odds. Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 10 Nov Shakin’ Stevens See panel.

King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 10 Nov The Real Thing Three original vocalists, Chris Amoo, Eddie Amoo and Dave Smith, who had three million selling hit singles in the 70s, “You To Me Are Everything”, “Can’t Get By Without You” and “Feel The Force”, plus other top ten successes, such as “You’ll Never Know What You’re Missing” and “Whenever You Want My Love”. Pavilion Theatre , Cromer, 01263 512495 10 Nov Rise Against A hardcore punk rock band from Chicago, with a positive outlook that separates them from many of their peers.

UEA LCR, Norwich, 01603 508050 11 Nov Natty Raised on everything from Neil Young to Stevie Wonder, Natty's music reflects his eclecticism and his songs are a unique acoustic based mix of indie, soul, reggae, Afrobeat and hip hop. Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 11 Nov Sensational 60's Experience 60s concert with The Tremeloes, Hermans Hermits, The Union Gap UK and The Dreamers, hosted by Alan Mosca. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 11 Nov Motorhead In keeping with what has now become tradition for any self respecting rock fan, Motorhead lead by rock icon

Lemmy return for their annual, country-wide November tour. Supports come from two of Britain’s most respected and long standing Punk bands Anti Nowhere League and UK Subs. UEA LCR, Norwich, 01603 508050 12 Nov King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys Excellent and entertaining jazz swing band who look as though they have stepped out of a 1940s film and perform exhilarating Kansas City jazz and blues. Fantastic, feel-good swing music together with wonderful showmanship.

The Carnegie Rooms, Thetford, 01842 751975 12 Nov King's Lynn Town Band + West Norfolk Jubilee Youth Concert Band A massed band concert.

Springwood High School, King's Lynn, 01553 768930 12 Nov Vampire Rock Steve Steinmen's cult gothic rock show featuring plenty of great rock anthems. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 12 Nov Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings Rock and roll icon, author, restaurateur and photographer - legendary former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has seen it all and continues to live life to the full. For over thirty years he was part of the best rock n roll band in the world. His latest musical rebirth, as the driving force behind the fabulous Rhythm Kings, sees him return to his musical roots. This set of virtuoso musicians superbly bring back to life the kind of classic rhythm and blues that first inspired Wyman to pick up the guitar as a teenager. A show imbued with absolute quality.

Special guest is Mary Wilson of The Supremes.

Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich, 01603 630000 12 Nov Syd Lawrence Orchestra Top big band. Pavilion Theatre , Cromer, 01263 512495 12 Nov Adam Cohen Adam Cohen, son of Leonard Cohen, is a Montreal born Canadian musician, singer-songwriter, and frontman of the band Low Millions. UEA LCR, Norwich, 01603 508050 12 Nov King's Lynn Town Band Concert with with West Norfolk Jubilee Youth

10 NOVEMBER SHAKIN’ STEVENS The Welsh rock 'n' roller who burst into the charts at the beginning of the '80s had, in fact, been paying his musical dues for many years. His first UK hit was Hot Dog in 1980, featuring Albert Lee on guitar, and this was followed in 1981 by a cover of the Rosemary Clooney hit from the 1950s, This Ole House - and all in the face of the punk, New Wave, New Romantics and growing electronica scene.

Shaky has won countless prestigious music industry awards and has had an incredible string of hit records, 36 of which were consecutive. Although he took a break from recording in the early '90s, he has continued to tour and has been in constant demand at festivals across Europe.

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Concert Band. Tickets at the door. Springwood High School, King's Lynn, 13 Nov Country Music Concert With award winning sister duo, The Hayley Sisters, John C. King, West Virginia, Frank McCaffrey and the ever popular Mervyn J Futter. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 14 Nov Islet Rock band from Cardiff.

Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 14 Nov The Damned 976 - 2011....Two Classic Albums, One Unforgettable Night as The Damned take to the stage to perform their first 2 classic albums including Damned, Damned, Damned. UEA LCR, Norwich, 01603 508050 17 Nov The Blues Band Wall-to-wall hits and great rhythm & blues with a line-up that reads like a Who's Who of great British '60s hitmakers - Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuiness, Gary Fletcher and Rob Townsend. As enthusiastic as ever, The Blues Band continue to be Britain's finest, most skilled practitioners in the art of the blues. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 17 Nov The Bach Players A programme of canons and cantatas by Pachelbel and Bach.

The Octagon Chapel, Norwich, 01603 628319 18 Nov Guildhall Collective A programme of eclectic music across genres – expect anything from Cole Porter to Purcell.

King's Lynn Arts Centre, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 19 Nov North Norfolk Chorale An Evening at the Opera'. Auden Theatre at Gresham's School, Holt, 01263 713444 19 Nov Claudia Aurora Powerful Fado torch songs. Diss Corn Hall, Diss, 01379 652241 20 Nov Wind in the Willows Clarinet quartet. St Andrew and St Peter Church, Blofield, 01603 211629 20 Nov Lisa Hannigan Described by the New York Times as 'exquisitely ethereal', Hannigan's chance meeting with singer-songwriter Damien Rice led to a long period of collaboration and development that included

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Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 20 Nov Brendan Shine Popular Irish singer. Princess Theatre, Hunstanton, 01485 532252 20 Nov The RAF in Concert This concert will honour the bravery and commitment of our armed forces past and present who made important, yet often unrecognised contributions on behalf of our nation. Compere Alan Dedicoat will introduce musical highlights including Eric Coates' rousing theme The Dambuster’s March, Elgar’s Nimrod and a newly-commissioned piece

by Barry Hingley called The Mighty Hercules, concluding with an uplifting musical finale from World War Two entitled Songs That Saw Us Through. Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich, 01603 630000 21 Nov Against Me! Blending punk and folk music in a deliciously rowdy way, topping it all off with neat songwriting, original lyrics and an admirable knack for re-invention. Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 23 Nov Kate Walsh Soulful and delicate singer-songwriter Kate Walsh, hailing from Brighton via Essex. 'Complemented by delicate finger-picked guitar and a spine-tinglingly celestial voice - a million miles away from the Essex girl stereotype - Walsh's songs have a fragility not heard since Kathryn Williams last picked up her guitar.' - Music OMH. Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 23 Nov Robert Wolfe Organ concert.

Sheringham Little Theatre, Sheringham, 01263 822347 24 Nov The Darkness See panel. UEA LCR, Norwich, 01603 508050 25 Nov Bearsuit Stop-start boy-girl rockcutie-killer six-piece Bearsuit mix everything from cinematic waltzes to catchy electro disco and hard punk screaming riot grrl noise. A mix of Belle and Sebastian, Huggy Bear, and Sonic Youth with electronic twists and turns, and screamy art punk. Pop, noise and nonsense, all in bite-size chunks. Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 25 - 26 Nov A Gilbert & Sullivan Concert Production Presented by The Sheringham Savoyards. Sheringham Little Theatre, Sheringham, 01263 822347 26 Nov Pure Reason Revolution Pure Reason Revolution produce ethereal yet riffs aplenty indie prog of truly epic proportions.

Drawing on the sounds of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Super Furry Animals and the Beach Boys, they put these influences through a blender, add a dash of original vision, and the

24 NOVEMBER THE DARKNESS After their full-blown main stage comeback at Download Festival this year, Multi-award winning Lowestoft Brit-rockers The Darkness, famed for their incredible live shows and whose hits include 'I Believe In A Thing Called Love', 'Growing On Me' and 'One Way Ticket' have reunited with their original line up after a five year gap. UEA LCR, Norwich result is 'like caped space-freaks on prog summer camp'. Modern and retro at the same time.

Harmony-drenched yet hard-edged. The band have decided to go their separate ways following this tour. Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 26 Nov Desperado - Heart of the Eagles Eagles tribute. Diss Corn Hall, Diss, 01379 652241 26 Nov Ray Peters Band Country music. Queens Hall, Watton, 01953 889890 27 Nov Carols with The King A festive mix of Elvis’ Christmas songs plus some of his greatest classic hits and of course a Carol or two for you to sing along with. All performed by the Blue Sueders with Elvis. This year the King will be joined by Broadland Youth Choir, a group of 25 11-18 year olds. The Forum, Norwich, 01603 660661 29 Nov Juan Zelada Juan Zelada has been writing songs since the age of 9. After moving to Liverpool in 2003, he set up a trio band playing with talented Norwegian musicians, first called El Triangulo. The band then became "Zelada", and now has become a solo effort. His influences are Sting, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, James Taylor and more recent names such as Ben Folds, Dave Matthews or Josh Rouse to name a few. Though based in the UK, Juan still maintains his Spanish roots are very much alive, writing also in Spanish. Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 30 Nov A Hawk and A Hacksaw New Mexico’s widescreen roving folk duo A Hawk and A Hacksaw present their first live soundtrack, a brand new rescore of legendary Russian director Sergio Paradjanov’s classic film “Shadows Of Forgotten Ancestors”. Mixing folklore, sorcery and religious symbolism, the film tells the age old tale of a peasant’s love and loss set high up in the Carpathian mountains.

Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 30 Nov Carl Palmer Legendary Rock drummer Carl Palmer , best known for his work

with Emerson Lake & Palmer plays his first U.K. tour in six years Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich, 01603 620917 30 Nov The Vaccines London-based four-piece The Vaccines firmly believe that less is more, with songs like 'Wreckin' Bar (Ra Ra Ra)' clocking in at under two minutes! Their fast and furious brand of giddy rock 'n' roll could almost be the sound of the Libertines and Ramones falling down the stairs at 100MPH. UEA LCR, Norwich, 01603 508050

ART & EXHIBITIONS 1 - 26 Nov East Anglian Schools Portrait Prize An exhibition of selected entries. Anteros Arts Foundation, Norwich.

1 - 30 Nov Autumn to Winter Work by all of the regular Gallery Plus artists and makers and includes paintings, original prints, ceramics and jewellery. Gallery Plus, Warham Road, Wells-next-the-sea (01328 711609) 1 - 30 Nov Beadwork from Gujarat, Western India South Asian Decorative Arts & Crafts Collection, The Old Skating Rink Gallery, Bethel Street, Norwich (01603 663890) 1 Nov - 4 Dec The Face of the Artist: Photographs by John Hedgecoe This is the first major exhibition of portraits by renowned photographer John Hedgecoe from the Sainsbury Centre’s collection of more than 400 works by the artist, acquired earlier this year. John Hedgecoe (1932–2010) was at the forefront of portrait photography for more than 50 years. He took pictures of the leading figures in the worlds of art, literature, science and politics, from Agatha Christie to Winston Churchill. His portrait of the Queen taken in 1966 still graces British postage stamps. Artists and their art will be brought together in this exhibition, which features Hedgecoe’s photographs alongside works from the Centre’s permanent collections. They include

Francis Bacon with his Sketch for a Portrait of Lisa, Henry Moore with his Mother and Child, Lucie Rie with a selection of her ceramics, and Lynn Chadwick and Elisabeth Frink alongside their sculptures. Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich, 01603 593199 1 Nov - 4 Dec Griff Rhys Jones' Ghanaian 'fantasy coffin' Don’t miss the Ghanaian coffin in the form of television camera, which is the unusual focal point of a display in the Link about Ga art and culture. The coffin, which is remarkably realistic despite its scale, was specially created last year for Griff Rhys Jones as part of the BBC television series Hidden Treasures of Africa. It will be the first time since the television programme was broadcast that the ‘fantasy coffin’ can be seen by the general public. Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich, 01603 593199 1 Nov - 4 Dec Mary Webb: Journeys in Colour Discover the work of Mary Webb, an artist with a passion for colour and the landscape. Journeys in Colour features Webb’s art from 1967 to the present day and is the largest ever exhibition of work by this Suffolk-based artist. On display you will find striking abstract paintings, screen prints, drawings and collages. You will also be able to see a new series of work, inspired by a trip to Utah, USA, which has never been seen before.

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich, 01603 593199 1 Nov - 31 Dec Early Visions of India Three Pioneering British Artists: Aquatints by Thomas and William Daniell & James Baillie Fraser. The South Asian Decorative Arts & Crafts Collection at Country & Eastern, Norwich, 01603 663 890 1 Nov - 8 Jan Family Matters This major touring exhibition looks at how artists have depicted families and family life from the sixteenth century to the present day. A wide range of events accompany the show including Tuesday lunchtime talks, family activities, lec-

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UNTIL 8 JANUARY FAMILY MATTERS: THE FAMILY IN BRITISH ART An ambitious touring exhibition that shows how the subject of the family has been and continues to be a challenging yet enduring subject for artists.

Divided thematically, the exhibition showcases the best of British art with works by David Hockney, Anthony van Dyck, William Hogarth and Tracey Emin. Contemporary and historic works are juxtaposed to show how the traditional family portrait has been replaced with a more frank portrayal of the family. Formal portraits were frequently staged for political or personal purposes, whereas the more recent works offer a view that can only be described as ‘behind the scenes’ creating a tension between the public and private portrayal of the family.

This tension between inside and outside, appearance and reality, can be traced across a number of the works by artists including Thomas Gainsborough and Johann Zoffany, British contemporary artists Richard Billingham and Rachel Whiteread, as well as international artists Thomas Struth and Zineb Sedira. The five thematic sections - Inheritance; Childhood; Parenting; Couples & Kinship; Home - reveal a world of shifting certainties for the British family through a range of media, including film and photography, painting and sculpture. Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery.

tures, poetry and concerts. Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Norwich, 01603 493625 2 Nov An Evening with Griff Rhys Jones Join Griff Rhys Jones for a special fundraising evening. Enjoy a 2-course meal and live music from the Anna Mudeka Band, followed by Griff in conversation with Sainsbury Centre director, Paul Greenhalgh, talking about his experiences filming the BBC television series Hidden Treasures of Africa. Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich, 01603 593199 4 - 17 Nov Kim Davison: Expressionism Kim Davison produces from her studio an ever evolving genre wherein the figurative, the human form, is a central theme.

Nicholson Gallery at Gresham's School, Holt, 01263 713444 5 Nov - 4 Jan Christmas Exhibition A splendid collection of artworks and craftworks with Christmas in mind. Bircham Gallery, Holt, 01263 713312 5 Nov - 23 Dec Peter Akehurst: Some Moments in Time 1965 – 1982 A rare archive exhibition of fashion photography by Peter Akehurst, including images of Francoise Hardy, Anita Harris, and Henry Cooper.

Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, 01603 660352 5 - 19 Nov Pick 'n' Mix Mixed media art show by four local artists who met at the College of West Anglia. Greyfriars Art Space, King's Lynn, 0751 714 7444 5 - 12 Nov Touch Wood Again Wood exhibition. Dragonfly Gallery, Watton, 01953 880205 8 - 11 Nov Seascapes - North Sea and Baltic An exhibition of Keith Deacon's photographs of North Sea seascapes, together with some vistas of Norwich and the Broads and some snow scenes and summe pieces from his Baltic collection. The Forum, Norwich, 01603 727950 12 Nov - 17 Dec Smile "Smile comprises works by thirteen leading contemporary applied artists linked by the theme of one of the simplest but most emotive words in our language – ‘smile’." King's Lynn Arts Centre, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 12 - 20 Nov As Nature Intended An exhibition of nude bodies We love Nature and most people will admire an art work of a landscape, a flower or a wild animal.

This exhibition features work that admires our own bit of Nature, our bodies. This exhibition features the work of four Norfolk artists, who do more than peek. They admire our connection with Nature: Peter Kavanagh (drawings and paintings,) Becky Robinson (prints,) Janice Alamanou (photographs) and Becky Brown

(sculptures). Enjoy the pictures and sculptures and enjoy your own Human Nature. King's Lynn Arts Centre, King's Lynn, 01553 764864 13 Nov Master of Art Christmas Exhibition Margarita Feaks Gallery, curator of the Master of Art quarterly exhibitions at The Forum, is delighted to showcase masterpieces of original artwork from selected talented artists in any stages of their careers working in different media. An open plan exhibition where you can see, buy and commission original art plus meet the artists. The Forum, Norwich, 01603 727950 18 Nov - 2 Dec Naomi ClementsWright A beautiful exhibition of still life, portraiture and interior paintings. Naomi's work is informed by her belief in precise and subtle draughtsmanship. Her new series of interior paintings draw on her love of the Dutch Masters, while throwing new light on the quiet and contemplative world of domestic space.

Fairhurst Gallery, Norwich, 01603 614214 20 - 26 Nov The Norfolk and Norwich Art Circle The Norfolk and Norwich Art Circle was set up in 1885. Past members include F G Cotman, Seago and Munnings. This exhibition features the work of their present members, both professional and amateur artists. The Forum, Norwich, 01603 727950 25 Nov - 8 Dec Drawing From Life: An exhibition celebrating images of the Life Model This is the first exhibition of a small group of North Norfolk artists who got together over 6 years ago to paint and draw local life model Dorcas Henderson.

Nicholson Gallery at Gresham's School, Holt, 01263 713444 25 Nov - 31 Dec Sir Peter Blake: Twenty Years of Printmaking Internationally renowned artist Sir Peter Blake brings his award printmaking to Norfolk for his first solo show in Norwich. Sir Peter Blake RA is an English artist often referred to as the Godfather of British Pop Art, best known for his limited edition prints and the design of the sleeve for The Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Saint Giles Street Gallery, Norwich, 01603 663333 26 - 27 Nov Art on the Railings Local artists display their work on the railings of the St Peter Mancroft Church, giving an amazing backdrop to showcase their talent, and for you to browse and buy. 10am-4pm. St Peter Mancroft Church, Norwich, 01603 212136 26 Nov - 10 Dec Edward Bullinger Edward’s work is based on the aspects of conversation, specifically, the glorification of everyday sentences to exemplify the usefulness and

sometimes amusing sentiment we can gain from them. Not to mention the way in which human conversation greatly cuts corners in the spoken word while still being understandable to us. Set in acrylic perspex, these statements and phrases aim to announce themselves as the underrated dialogue of the spoken word.

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2 Nov Antiques Fair Set in the beautiful C14th Cloisters and loved by dealers and the public there is always a wide-ranging fresh stock of antiques, collectables and vintage.

8am-3pm. St Andrews & Blackfriars Halls, Norwich, 01603 630763 4 Nov Fawkes in the Walks Starts at 6.30pm with bonfire. The Fireworks display begins at 8pm. The Walks, King's Lynn, 01553 616366 4 - 6 Nov Langley Park Antiques Fair 43 Exhibitors. Fri 11am - 6pm, Sat 11am5pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Langley Park School, Loddon, 01379 586134 4 Nov Firework Display Fundraising night with display and stalls. North Walsham Infant and Junior School, North Walsham, 4 Nov Fireworks Display Two displays, bar, hog roast and children's enetrtainment.

Children's display at 7.15pm, main show at 8.15pm. The Lighthouse Inn, Walcott, 01692 650371 5 Nov Bonfire Party 0 The Plantation Garden, Norwich, 07952 228097 5 Nov Craft Market Up to 22 stalls of quality hand made items from local crafts men and women. In aid of Macmillan Cance Care in Norfolk. 9.30am-2pm. Queen's Hall, Watton, 01953 885559 5 Nov Sparks in the Park Two amazing firework shows, bonfires, funfair, burning of the Guy and music with the Heart 102.4 Soundstage. 6.30pm - Children's Fireworks; 6.45pm - Burning of the Guy; 8pm - The Big Bang. Earlham Park, Norwich, 01603 213999 5 - 6 Nov Norfolk Antique & Collectors Fair This show has been running for over 10 years and has an army of followers, from professional antique sellers offering exquisite pieces from ages past to collectors

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Norfolk selling their off their prized collections. Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 9am - 4pm Norfolk Showground, Norwich, 01702 549623 5 Nov The Forum is 10! You are invited to a big party inside and outside The Forum!

Some of the highlights include... walkabout comedy acts / live bands and live radio / family art and digital games / Fusion social media wall / worldwide web-cams / puppet shows and workshops / professional story telling / balloons / bunting / gifts. The Forum, Norwich, 01603 727950 5 Nov Flea Market Inside and outside stalls of vintage, antique, collectibles, shabby chic & unique items. 9am-1pm. Swan Hotel, Harleston, 01379 855486 5 Nov Fireworks & Funfair Massive Funfair and Fireworks Display set to music, plus live music on the Radio Norwich Stage with local band Twisted Piglet. Early display for children at 6.30pm, main show at 8.45pm.

Norfolk Showground, Norwich, 5 Nov Grand Firework Display Massive display plus food and funfair. Gates open 5pm, display starts at 6.30pm.

Fakenham Racecourse, , 5 Nov Wells Lifeboat Guild Christmas Bazaar Stalls and more.

10am-2pm. The Maltings, Wells-next-theSea, 9 Nov Antiques Fair Set in the beautiful C14th Cloisters and loved by dealers and the public there is always a wide-ranging fresh stock of antiques, collectables and vintage.

8am-3pm. St Andrews & Blackfriars Halls, Norwich, 01603 630763 10 Nov The Mall's Christmas Lights Switch On Watch Norwich’s very own Ronan Parke perform live on stage from 6.30pm and then switch the Christmas lights on at 7pm. Ronan will be joined on stage by soap star turned Dancing on Ice star Hayley Tammadon who will play Sleeping Beauty in this year’s pantomime at Norwich Theatre Royal. The Mall, Norwich, 01603 766430 10 Nov Christmas Extravaganza An All day event selling Handcrafted goods made by the stall holders. 10am-7pm. Attleborough Town Hall, Attleborough, 07901 734770 10 - 12 Nov The Unlit Festival A new literary festival for Norwich with a difference. A live celebration of the written word in all its forms it takes in prose, poetry, performance and music. Over 3 nights the festival will bring together some of the most exciting new and established writers and performers. www.unlitfestival.com Various Venues, Norwich, 12 - 13 Nov Festival of Swans A feast of art and family fun to celebrate the return of 9,000 migratory Whooper and Bewick’s swans to the Welney Wetlands. Watch some of the

artists who have found the winter spectacle of wild swans returning to the fens so inspirational, demonstrate their work.

Demonstrations, talks and activities. 10am8pm. WWT Welney Wetland Centre, Welney, 01353 860711 12 Nov BRSCC Club Car Championships The British Racing & Sports Car Club was formed in 1946 and has been one of the most influential clubs and main driving forces in domestic motor racing ever since. Snetterton Circuit, Snetterton, 0843 453 9000 12 Nov Hingham Christmas Fair A wonderful range of local crafters and producers, both indoor and out, selling some of the very best crafts, gifts and plants the area has to offer. Lincoln Hall, Hingham, 14 - 20 Nov History Alive: Paston's Norwich Discover the world of the Pastons of Norwich. Dragon Hall will be celebrating the lives of this renowned medieval Norfolk family with an exhibition, re-enactment weekend, performance, workshops and talks. Dragon Hall, Norwich, 01603 663922 16 Nov Antiques Fair Set in the beautiful C14th Cloisters and loved by dealers and the public there is always a wide-ranging fresh stock of antiques, collectables and vintage.

8am-3pm. St Andrews & Blackfriars Halls, Norwich, 01603 630763 17 Nov Norwich Christmas Switchon See the festive season in with a bang with fireworks in Norwich city centre plus loads of free entertainment for all the family. Get everyone into the swing of Christmas by singing with the choir, dancing along with the performers, and giving your letters to Father Christmas. The city explodes into light at 7pm with a firework burst from the rooftops of City Hall and Jarrold store. Entertainment from 6.10pm; Switch-on at 7pm. City Centre, Norwich.

17 - 19 Nov Norfolk Craft Fair A unique selection of bespoke handmade crafts including jewellery, accesssories, photography, wooden crafts and much more. The Forum, Norwich, 01603 727950 19 - 20 Nov Norfolk Festive Gift & Food Show ow in its 6th year, this huge show is crammed full of amazing, innovative, affordable and original festive gifts - there really is something for the entire family - including a whole host scrumptious festive foods & drinks. Everything you need for Christmas all under one roof! Kids will love special guest, Peppa Pig! Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 10am - 4pm.

Norfolk Showground, Norwich, 01702 549623 19 Nov Darren Huckerby Canary legend Darren Huckerby will be in Norwich to sign copies of his new autobiography. One of the

most mercurial players of his generation, his career makes for interesting reading, and a must for all Canaries! Just after the Arsenal game! 3.30pm. Waterstones, Norwich, 0843 290 8519 19 - 20 Nov Paston Heritage Society Re-enactment Weekend Discover and experience authentic medieval life as lived by Robert Toppes, the merchant that built Dragon Hall, and the Paston Family, renowned chroniclers of medieval society. Meet costumed re-enactors, taste authentic medieval food and drink and enjoy traditional fifteenth century music plus hands on crafts activities.

10am-4pm. Dragon Hall, Norwich, 01603 663922 20 Nov Swaffham Antiques & Collector's Fair 10am-4pm. Hamond's High School, Swaffham, 01328 823880 20 Nov Christmas Fayre With art and craft stalls. 10am-4pm. Langley with Hardley Village Hall, Langley, 01508 528517 23 Nov Antiques Fair Set in the beautiful C14th Cloisters and loved by dealers and the public there is always a wide-ranging fresh stock of antiques, collectables and vintage.

8am-3pm. St Andrews & Blackfriars Halls, Norwich, 01603 630763 24 - 26 Nov The Boy Who Fell Into A Book By Alan Ayckbourn. Travel through various books on Kevin's bookshelf, as he and his favourite Detective Rockfist Slim go on a quest to find the identy of the green shark.

Saxlingham Nethergate Village Hall, Saxlingham Nethergate, 25 - 27 Nov Sandringham Christmas Craft, Food & Country Gift Fair This show boasts a large number of quality Crafts. Watch the many demonstrations on display and meet the Craftsmen at work as they personalise that perfect gift. There's something for everyone with Artists, Designers, Potters, Wood Turners, Textiles, Floral Arrangements and Jewellery. A gift for all Occassions and an Ideal time to finish off your Christmas Shopping. And for that Christmas hamper there's plenty of choice in the Fine Food Hall and watch the experts at work as the resident chef prepares some tantalising xmas dishes for you to try at home. 10am-6pm.

Sandringham Estate, Sandringham, 01283 820548 26 Nov Christmas Craft Market Inexpensive and uniquely crafted items made by some of the local artists and craftsmen who take part in the annual Arts and Crafts event in the church each May. 10am-5pm. St Catherine's Church, Ludham, 01692 678060 26 Nov Craft and Collections Fayre 10am-4pm. Walcott Village Hall, Walcott,

26 - 27 Nov Steam Trains to Santa The Santa Train departs from Wroxham Station and travels to Aylsham Station where Santa and his railway sleigh are there to welcome everybody. A visit to Santa in his Grotto with a personalised present for each child provides a memorable experience. Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, 01263 738882 26 - 27 Nov Victorian Christmas Fayre Set amongst the wonderful exhibits in the Bygones Museum at Holkham Hall, turn back the clocks to the time of Charles Dickens at this festive period market and seasonal entertainments provided by the Black Knight Historical team. With wonderful souvenirs and unique gifts, costumed traders, a daring fire breather, minstrels leading Christmas carols and storytelling. Make your own traditional decorations, relax with mulled wine and refreshments of the time, make it a wonderful day out and a shopping experience that even Scrooge himself would be pleased to support!

The hall is open and magnificently decorated with traditional garland. Experience Holkham's version of the first Christmas tree, brought into popularity by Prince Albert himself, where children can find the Holly King giving out presents. Holkham Hall, Holkham, 01328 710227 26 Nov Sheringham Christmas Lights on Lots of festive fun as the lights get switched on. Town Centre, Sheringham, 26 Nov Meet Darth Vader - Dave Prowse MBE Dave 'Darth Vader' Prowse signs copies of his autobiography. 12pm.

Waterstones, King's Lynn, 0843 290 8425 27 Nov Little Vintage Lover Fair A Quality Vintage Clothing & Collectors Fair Circa 1880's-1980's. With 30 stalls which includes Fashion, Textiles, Accessories, Jewellery, Kitchenalia, and Re-worked Vintage Crafts, Pottery and much more. Sussex Barn, Burnham Market, 07866 533631 27 Nov Christmas Craft Fair 20 plus stalls offering a wide range of handmade goods at reasonable prices, plus some seasonal type entertainment. 10am-4pm. Old Brewery House Hotelm Reepham.

27 - 28 Nov Runway 2011 - Fashion Show An eclectic mix of Dance, Fashion, Music & Catwalk showcasing some of this season’s hottest trends from Norwich’s best independent retailers. UEA LCR, Norwich, 01603 508050 30 Nov Antiques Fair Set in the beautiful C14th Cloisters and loved by dealers and the public there is always a wide-ranging fresh stock of antiques, collectables and vintage.

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The pretty North Norfolk coastal village of Burnham Market is full of delightful houses, cottages and quirky shops all situated around a village green. Burnham is known as ‘Chelsea-on-Sea’ for its popularity with visitors from London.

With shops and galleries selling high class antiques, paintings, food, fish and fashion it is the perfect destination for shopping, eating out or simply just chilling and people watching. The village is within a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and near the nature reserves at Titchwell, Holme, Holkham and Cley, as well as the historical visitor attractions Holkham Hall, Houghton Hall and the Royal Estate of Sandringham.

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01328 738321 Burnham Grapevine Situated in one of Burnham’s oldest buildings, this fine gallery has established a considerable reputation for the range and quality of work shown. With ever changing displays of paintings, prints, ceramics and sculpture, Grapevine’s portfolio includes work by established artists and emerging new talent. 01328 730125 Satchells Inside Satchells you'll find an unrivalled selection of more than 1000 wines for every taste and occasion that is growing all the time. They also stock spirits (including over 40 single malt whiskies) and accessories. 01328 738272.

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ANNA Fabulous shop for designer clothes and accessories - the first of seven ANNA shops established 16 years ago. Labels include Alice by Temperely, Farhi, Joseph, Olden, Anya Hindmarch, James Jeans, Sam Edelman and many more.

01328 730325 Arthur Howell Traditional family butchers for over 100 years with a heavy emphasis on local beef and lamb. Local game, venison from Holkham park, seasonal Goose and Duck eggs from David Perowne at Great Snoring. 01328 738230 Fish and Ships Andrew Ruffhead at the Fish and Ships studio produces driftwood sculpture producing pen and ink drawings, lino prints, cyanotype photography, prints and cards.

Andrew’s latest pieces include a new batch of his popular lobsters and prawns, look out for large crabs and lots of brightly coloured quirky pen and ink drawings.

01328 738621 Gilly’s Designer ladies fashion with a fabulous array of labels to take you from dinner party to ball, office to winter wedding, including chic but sassy creations by Joseph Ribkoff and timeless elegance from Gerry Weber. 01328 730057 Norfolk Living Imaginative and extensive gift, garden, interior and fashion accessory shop,

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One of the best delicatessens outside London. Jams, chutneys, marmalades and cakes and biscuits are truly homemade in small domestic quantities, while the lovely Dianne has made her gorgeous cakes, biscuits and puddings for 25 years. Plus lots more from around the region and further afield. 01328 738581 Urban Armour Stunning contemporary sterling silver jewellery from top brands including Pandora, Monica Vinader, Nomination, Bjorg, Luxenter and Dower & Hall.

01328 738880 Ruby and Tallulah Featured in Tatler Magazine’s Top Ten boutiques outside London, Ruby and Tallulah stock a range eclectic yet wearable labels, including Humanoid, Golden Goose Deluxe brand and Isabel Marant.

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Saffron Walden is a picturesque, medieval town, in north west Essex. It has a rich heritage of old buildings reflecting its wealth as a rural market town. A market has been held here since 1141, and market days are now Tuesdays and Saturdays. Shoppers enjoy browsing & buying goods from a number of different market stalls, which vary from week to week and can include: Fresh fruit & vegetables, clothes, fresh fish, kitchenwares, plants and flowers, cheeses, jewellery and much more.

A Country Market also takes place on Friday mornings at the back of the Town Hall. Freshly baked cakes and savouries, preserves, fresh produce & craft goods are available to buy. On Saturdays, Farmers’ Markets take place in nearby local villages.

Beyond the Market Place in Saffron Walden, there are many independent shops and eating places to choose from. Many small

business premises are located in the Rows, which were the town’s shopping centre from Medieval times onwards.

There are many interesting historic buildings in the town. At the heart lies St Mary’s Church, the largest parish church in Essex.

Fine examples of elaborate moulded plasterwork (pargetting), can be seen on the Old Sun Inn and the houses in Castle Street & Bridge Street. Also of note are the Eight Bells, the timber-framed Cross Keys, and the medieval building that now accommodates the Youth Hostel.

Nearby, Saffron Walden Museum is of particular interest. The collections are housed in one of the oldest purpose built museum buildings in the country, completed in 1835. It has everything from mammoth tusks to mummies, from an early Tudor bed to a natural history museum gallery. In the grounds of the museum are the ruins of the Castle keep which

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Bridge End Garden is a real jewel and an environment of great charm on the north side of Saffron Walden. Careful restoration has replicated gardening techniques and designs typical of the Victorian era and brought the garden back to its full splendour. The hedge maze is of particular appeal to children. The path into the garden passes the Fry Art Gallery which houses a collection of works by a Great Bardfield group of artists who settled in the Essex countryside in the 1930s.

The attractive Common is the oldest of Saffron Walden’s open spaces and on its eastern side is the largest turf labyrinth still surviving in Europe. Children of all ages enjoy following the ‘path’ through the turf, which winds for about one mile within a circle 100 feet (30.5 meters) in diameter. `to find out more about this charming Essex town go to www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

Saffron Walden’s Christmas Lights will be switched on by Father Christmas at 4pm on 29th November in the Market Place. There will be Carols from 3.30pm.

Enjoy Festive Late Night Shopping in Saffron Walden on Friday 9th December when Saffron Walden’s shops and market will remain open until approximately 8.30pm. The Market Square and King Street will be lined with extra stalls.

On Friday 9th - Sunday 11th December visit the Christmas Craft Fair in town centre. For further details call the Tourist Information Centre on 01763 837171

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ANNA Fabulous shop for designer clothes and accessories. Labels include Alice by Temperely, Farhi, Joseph, Olden, Anya Hindmarch, James Jeans, Sam Edelman and many more.

01799 516639 Kitty’s A ladies clothing agency specialising in high end, authentic designer garments and accessories. From summer fashion clothing, shoes and bags to fur coats and knitwear for the cold winter months - they sell a wide range of garments, accessories, watches and timepieces from leading designer brands.

07814 2921420 Toy Box A traditional children's toy shop that has been supplying quality toys for more than 30 years. They stock puzzles, role play toys, arts & crafts, Playmobil, Lego, wooden traditional toys and much more. 01799 525510 Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store Explore our ever-changing range of wines and kitchenware. 01799 527281 The Sweet Shop Over 100 different jars of traditional sweets, pick and mix sweets, chocolates, toffees and lots of different flavours of creamy fudge. 07545 329047 Modish Recommended by The Guardian as one of the Top 100 shoe shops in the UK. 01799 528852 The Blueberry Store New England Interiors, Shaker Folk Art, Americana and lots of great Xmas decorations and gifts. 01799 516345 Abracadabra Teddy Bears Wonderful specialist shop filled with hundreds of great teddies. 01799 527222 Ladytron Established in 2002, Ladytron has become a firm favourite with ladies desiring original and creative outfits at competitive prices. Owner Tom Tron says, “This season, the vintage ‘Mad Men’ look is a must for your wardrobe. Fever have a beautiful range, including the Dara Dress and Highlands Jacket.

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THEATRE & SHOWS 1 - 12 Nov Captain Corelli’s Mandolin Mercury Theatre Company actors Tony Casement, Roger Delves-Broughton and Gus Gallagher are joined in this exciting international co-production by leading Georgian actor Natuka Kakhidze, Mike Maran and seven puppeteers, who operate scores of beautiful character puppets to bring you this version of Louis de Bernières’ extraordinarily moving modern classic. A wonderful story of laughter and tears, life and death, love, coffee and a goat. Mercury Theatre , Colchester, 01206 573948 1 - 5 Nov WretchMixing contemporary with classical influences, Wretch plays with the idea that we all have a little ‘wretch’ or devil within us, causing us to do things that we shouldn’t. Mercury Theatre (Studio), Colchester, 01206 573948 4 Nov The Comedy ClubTop stand up with Nick Wilty, Joe Bor and Simon Feilder. Five Lakes, Tolleshunt Knights, 01621 868 888 1 - 19 Nov Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde World Premiere of a gripping, grisly new stage show by Chris Bond, based on the classic gothic horror with an extra dose of laughter, suspense and song! Queens Theatre, Hornchurch, 01708 443333 1 Nov Puppetry of the Penis In 3D The astonishing & unforgettable ancient Australian art of genital origami Puppetry Of The Penis is back with a brand new show and this time it’s in 3D! Palace Theatre, Southendon-Sea, 01702 351135 2 - 5 Nov Company Stephen Sondheim’s musical presented by Brentwood Operatic Society. Brentwood Theatre, Brentwood, 01277 200305 2 - 3 Nov Numberjacks Live Join the TV superheroes as they leave the sofa and embark on their first live adventure – and help them solve problems as they go! Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, 01245 606505 2 - 5 Nov The Miracle Worker Play based on the true story of Helen Keller who was blind, deaf, and mute since infancy. Presented

by Colchester Theatre Group. Headgate Theatre, Colchester, 01206 366000 2 Nov Puppetry of the Penis In 3D The astonishing and unforgettable ancient Australian art of genital origami, Puppetry of the Penis is back with a brand new show, and this time in 3D! Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 2 - 6 Nov Mr Stink David Walliams, that funny tall bloke from Little Britain, has written the smelliest book of all time and in this world premiere tour, breaks new ground with a scratch ‘n’ sniff musical production bringing Mr Stink

pongingly to life. Palace Theatre, Southendon-Sea, 01702 351135 3 Nov Comedy Club Top standup.Colchester United Football Club, Colchester, 01206 755108 3 Nov The Comedy Club Top stand up with The Raymond & Mr Timpkins Revue, James Redmond and Chris Henry.Colchester United Football Club, Colchester, 01206 755108 3 Nov Cannon & Ball Probably the hardest working comedy duo in showbiz - still going strong after over 40 years. Rock On Tommy!

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 3 Nov Comedy Showcase Top stand-up.

Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, 01245 606505 3 Nov Vanessa and Virginia This innovative new tale, tells the story of the remarkable sisters, novelist Virginia Woolf and artist Vanessa Bell. Lakesie Theatre at The University of Essex, Colchester, 01206 873333 3 Nov Big Pants and Botox Barbara has just survived an eventful ‘significant’ birthday, which has got her thinking about many things, not least the merits of Big Pants and Botox. Come and join her as she embarks on a hilarious, emotional, intriguing and ultimately uplifting journey starring Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty, Holby City, Loose Women). Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 3 - 5 Nov Kai Althoff and Yair Oelbaum ‘There we will be buried’ For their first performance in a UK venue, New York-based artists Kai Althoff and Yair Oelbaum will perform a unique production written and produced specifically for the Dixon Studios.

Dixon Studio at the Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 3 Nov Braintree Comedy Club Top stand-up. Bocking Arts Theatre, Braintree, 01279 815464 3 - 5 Nov Henry VIII - The Musical Presented by Walden Music Group. Friends’ School Theatre, Saffron Walden, 01799 524002 4 Nov The Comedy Club Top stand up with Nick Wilty, Joe Bor and Simon Feilder. Five Lakes, Tolleshunt Knights, 01621 868 888 4 Nov The Laughter Zone Too standup comedy night. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 4 Nov Lorca: Amor en el Jardín (Love in the Garden) A luscious evening of performance, poetry and music with Spain’s greatest writer of the 20th century, Federico García Lorca. Cramphorn Theatre, Chelmsford, 01245 606505 5 Nov The Frog Prince Children’s theatre for ages 4-9. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900

6 Nov Mark Watson The 2006 If.comedies Panel Prize Winner and Time Out’s No 1 Critic’s Choice. He was also a regular on BBC2’s ‘Mock The Week’, host of ITV’s ‘Mark Watson Kicks Off’, been in his own Radio 4 series, published his second novel and performed sell-out runs at the Adelaide and Melbourne comedy festivals and the Sydney Opera House.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 6 Nov Harlow Playhouse 40th Anniversary Charity Gala A very special evening of music, laughter, dance and more.

Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 6 Nov Numberjacks Live Join the TV superheroes as they leave the sofa and embark on their first live adventure – and help them solve problems as they go! Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 6 Nov Some Like it Hotter This brand new, fast moving, fantasy comedy whisks the three screen icons of the film back to their most beautiful, sexy and hilarious selves as they are forced once again to don heels and stockings and go backstage during the making of the best loved of all the classic Hollywood comedies.

Braintree Arts Theatre, Braintree, 01376 556354 7 - 12 Nov Little Shop of Horrors Affectionate musical spoof of 1950’s sci-fi movies. Brentwood Theatre, Brentwood, 01277 200305 7 - 12 Nov Don’t Dress For Dinner Damian Williams stars in this hilarious, saucy farce. Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 8 - 12 Nov Bad Girls – The Musical Presented by Springers and based on the TV series set in a women’s prison, with musical numbers ranging from funny to tearjerking, Cramphorn Theatre, Chelmsford, 01245 606505 8 - 12 Nov The Deep Blue Sea In Sir Terence Rattigan’s centenary year Lindisfarne are performing one of his most enduring works.

As well as its overpowering emotional impact, this apparently small-scale domestic piece also offers an evocative picture of down-at-heel Britain in the early Fifties. Dixon Studio at the Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 9 Nov Essence of Ireland Now with their biggest and most talented cast of Dancers, Singers, and Musicians, Essence of Ireland combines breathtaking dance routines with the very best of Irish music, a touch of Irish craic, all cleverly woven into a heart-warming tale. Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, 01245 606505 9 - 10 Nov Of Mice and Men Set against the harsh backdrop of the Great

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Depression, John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men is one of the 20th Century’s greatest texts and comes to the Playhouse courtesy of the acclaimed Stageworks. Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 10 Nov The Comedy Club Top stand up with The Raymond & Mr Timpkins Revue , Rich Wilson, James Redmond. Dukes, Chelmsford, 0845 459 56 56 10 - 12 Nov Equus Inspired by a true story, Peter Shaffer’s unique psychological thriller explores the complex relationships between worship, myth and sexuality. Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, 01245 606505 10 - 12 Nov Kalashnikov: In the woods by the lake A provocative new drama about Mikhail Kalashnikov: inventor of the world-famous AK47 assault rifle and a decorated Soviet hero. Mercury Theatre (Studio), Colchester, 01206 573948 10 Nov Inside Featuring five outstanding dancers and choreography by Jerwood Award winner Jean Abreu, this gritty and compelling

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production reveals surprising tenderness within the starkness of captivity. Lakesie Theatre at The University of Essex, Colchester, 01206 873333 10 Nov Unexploded stories / Fruit for Thought Presented by Anjali Dance Company. Thameside Theatre, Grays, 0845 300 5264 10 Nov Reginald D Hunter In just over a decade since he began performing, Reginald D Hunter has become one of the UK Comedy industry’s best-known and most distinctive performers. His work is often brutally honest, frequently controversial but always meticulously measured and thought out. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 11 Nov Back To Broadway The very best of musical theatre. Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 686633 11 Nov Passing Strangers Eric Chappell’s comedy of twists and turns.

Headgate Theatre, Colchester, 01206 366000 11 Nov Abba The Show This show follows the ABBA story from their Eurovision beginnings all the way to major chart success.

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brings vividly to life some of literature’s most vibrant language and characters. Braintree Arts Theatre, Braintree, 01376 556354 11 Nov C’mon Everybody Rock ‘n’ roll music show. Bocking Arts Theatre, Braintree, 01279 815464 12 Nov Chris & Pui Road Show CBeebies’ favourite double-act. Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 686633 12 Nov Syd Little’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Laughter Show Comedy, music and anecdotes from one half of Little & Large.Queens Theatre, Hornchurch, 01708 443333 12 Nov High School Rocks A high energy, foot stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, & 3, Hannah Montana , Camp Rock and Glee. Charter Hall, Colchester, 01206 282020 13 Nov The Elves and the Shoemaker Elvis Schumacker, cobbler and craftsman, has worked all his life creating the most beautiful footwear. But now he’s hit hard times... Lakesie Theatre at The University of Essex, Colchester, 01206 873333 13 Nov Back to Broadway The very best of musical theatre, all brought together by a fantastic story, about a young girls dream to become a star. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-onSea, 01702 351135 13 Nov Passing Strangers Eric Chappell’s comedy of twists and turns. Dixon Studio at the Palace Theatre, Southendon-Sea, 01702 351135 14 Nov Lee Hurst The bald one from the hit BBC TV program ‘They Think Its All Over’ shows why he is even better seen live.

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Nov Death and the Maiden An intense tale of confession and revenge; a former political prisoner who suffered at the hands of a captor she never saw. Headgate Theatre, Colchester, 01206 366000 16 Nov Friend Or Foe An exciting tale of adventure and friendship. Set at the height of the Second World War, two evacuated boys, David and Tucky, feel like the war and their old lives in London are a long way away. That is until a German bomber crashes nearby bringing the war back to them and forcing them to question their values. Mercury Theatre, Colchester, 01206 573948 16 Nov Roy Chubby Brown Adult comedy. Towngate Theatre, Basildon, 01268 465465 16 - 19 Nov Beauty and The Beast A lavish stage adaptation of the animated Walt Disney film. Brimming with outstanding musical numbers including ‘Beauty and the Beast’, ‘Be Our Guest’, ‘Gaston’ and the heartfelt ‘Human Again’, this magical musical is guaranteed to enchant audiences of all ages. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 17 Nov Jeremy Hardy Star of BBC2’s ‘If I Ruled The World’ and BBC Radio 4’s ‘News Quiz’ and winner of the prestigious Perrier award.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 17 - 19 Nov Lettice and Lovage Peter Shaffer’s sharpest, wittiest, passionate and elegant play presented by The Hutton Players.

Brentwood Theatre, Brentwood, 01277 200305 17 Nov World Aids Day An evening of dance, drama and entertainment inspired by the issues around HIV and AIDS presented by local schools and community groups. Mercury Theatre, Colchester, 01206 573948 17 Nov Remember When at Christmas Nostalgic music show featuring festive hits of yesteryear. Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 17 Nov Nashville Nights and Dixie Days The UK’s most popular country music show celebrates 10 fantastic years. Join Neil Sands, The Fabulous Dixie Dolls and the All Star Band for a non-stop night of over 60 of your favourite country hits. Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 17 - 19 Nov An Unsettling Evening Four of the most gripping ghost stories from prolific supernatural fiction writer M.R. James are brought to life in an atmospheric evening of drama. Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 17 Nov Magners Funhouse Comedy Top stand-up with Ivan Brackenbury. Braintree Arts Theatre, Braintree, 01376 556354 18 Nov Fascinating Aida Three times Olivier Award nominated and now a world-wide internet sensation, Fascinating Aïda are still Britain’s best comedy cabaret trio. Mercury Theatre, Colchester, 01206 573948 18 Nov One Night In Vegas Christmas Party Festive show starring Martyn Lucas. Towngate Theatre, Basildon, 01268 465465

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Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 18 Nov Jimmy Jones This year, 73-yearold Jimmy, who has lived in Havering all his life, celebrates 50 years in showbiz – raising blushes and gasps en route. A chance to see a legendary comedian. Adults only. Circus Tavern, Purfleet, 01708 863838 19 Nov Braintree Comedy Club Top stand up with Steve Day, Stefano Paolini and Jonathan Elston. Celebrations Party Venue, Braintree, 0845 459 5656 19 Nov The Comedy Club Top stand up with Stuart Black, Johnny Kats and Chris Mayo.The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Rayleigh, 01621 890153 19 Nov Mr Panda and the Magical Dust Show Funpacked show for children aged 3-9. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 19 Nov Numberjacks Live Join the TV superheroes as they leave the sofa and embark on their first live adventure – and help them solve problems as they go! Mercury Theatre, Colchester, 01206 573948 19 Nov Tony Hawks Comedian Tony Hawks’ life has always embraced randomness and fun and he looks back on the strangest and funniest moments in a unique evening of stories, songs and silliness. Mercury Theatre, Colchester, 01206 573948 19 Nov Paul Daniels In the world of television magic, no one has enjoyed more success than Paul Daniels. From the moment he burst onto our screens, his magic shows have topped the ratings. He is undoubtedly the most successful TV magician of the 20th century, and will be joined by the lovely Debbie McGee and Martin Daniels. A show full of magic, comedy and amazement. Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 686633 19 Nov Friend Or Foe An exciting tale of adventure and friendship. Set at the height of the Second World War, two evacuated boys, David and Tucky, feel like the war and their old lives in London are a long way away. That is until a German bomber crashes nearby bringing the war back to them and forcing them to question their values. Queens Theatre, Hornchurch, 01708 443333 19 Nov Chris and Pui Roadshow CBeebies’ favourite double-act.Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 19 Nov Passing Strangers Brilliantly observed comedy by Eric Chappell, who will host a post-show discussion after the performance. Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 20 Nov An Afternoon with Henry Blofeld Humorous anecdotes drawn from his colourful life within and without the world of cricket. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 20 Nov The Band of the Life Guards In aid of SSAFA Forces Help. Queens Theatre, Hornchurch, 01708 443333

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20 Nov The Nutcracker Performed by The State Ballet Academy of Minsk. Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 20 Nov The Very Hungry Caterpillar The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-up Chameleon by award-winning children’s book illustrator and writer Eric Carle, beautifully retold in this glowing stage adaptation with puppetry in black light. Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 20 Nov The Sleeping Beauty Moscow Ballet - La Classique’s universally acclaimed production of Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous ballet.

Charter Hall, Colchester, 01206 282020 22 Nov Greg Davies You’ll already know him as the psychotic Head of Sixth Form, Mr Gilbert in ‘The Inbetweeners’ (Ch4), from the new series of Live at The Apollo and Have I Got News for You, as a regular on ‘Ask Rhod Gilbert’ (BBC1) and as the most out-of-shape member of ‘We are Klang’ (BBC3) as well as appearances on ‘Mock the Week’, ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’ and ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks.’ Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 22 - 26 Nov Hamlet The much acclaimed Southend Shakespeare Company round off their 2011 programme, which has seen them celebrate 60 years of performance, with Shakespeare’s masterpiece, cited as the greatest tragedy in the English language. Dixon Studio at the Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 23 - 26 Nov Blackbird Winner of the 2007 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play, David Harrower’s unflinching portrait of two people trying to make sense of a painful past is uncomfortable, tragic and full of tensions.

Mercury Theatre (Studio), Colchester, 01206 573948 23 Nov C’mon Everybody Rock ‘n’ roll music show. Queens Theatre, Hornchurch, 01708 443333 23 - 26 Nov Salad Days Presented by Platform Musicals.Headgate Theatre, Colchester, 01206 366000 23 Nov Silver Bells A real ‘feel good’ festive season show that combines the music of Christmas present with the spirit of Chritmas past. Thameside Theatre, Grays, 0845 300 5264 23 - 26 Nov It Runs In The Family Ray Cooney’s hilarious farce, presented by Clacton Amateur Dramatic Society.West Cliff Theatre , Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 433344 23 Nov An Evening with Alan Brazil & Ronnie Irani An evening with two popular Talksports personalities. The Ivory Rooms, Billericay, 01277 632378

24 Nov The Comedy Club Top stand up with Mandy Muden, Richard Morton and The Noise Next Door. Dukes, Chelmsford, 0845 459 56 56 24 Nov The Comedy Club Top stand up with Geoff Norcott, Paul Pirie and Sally-Anne Hayward. The Cranleigh, Hornchurch, 01708 443 229 24 - 26 Nov A Streetcar Named Desire Tennessee Williams’ classic play of sexual passion, clashing social classes - and heat.

Presented by Kytes Theatre Group. Brentwood Theatre, Brentwood, 01277 200305 24 Nov Macbeth Characters appear and disappear from the shadows as Platform 4’s nightmarish vision crackles with wild electricity, brought to life by the sonic experiments of pioneering composer and Cardiacs guitarist Bic Hayes. Lakeside Theatre at The University of Essex, Colchester, 01206 873333 25 Nov The Comedy Club Top stand up with Gerry K, Rudi Lickwood and Tom Price.

Ashwells Country Club, Brentwood, 01277 373 828 25 Nov Paul Daniels See 19 Nov. Queens Theatre, Hornchurch, 01708 443333 26 Nov Essex on Tour Variety Night Fundraiser Music, cabaret and comedy. Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 686633 26 Nov Jason Byrne Roll up, roll up as Edinburgh’s top selling comedian Jason Byrne takes to the road to hotwire your comedy funny bones with his brand new show, Cirque du Byrne! Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 26 Nov That’ll Be The Day Terrific rock ‘n’ roll music show. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 26 Nov Very Snowy Christmas Children’s show. Braintree Arts Theatre, Braintree, 01376 556354 27 Nov Christmas with The Rat Pack Take a trip back in time to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Las Vegas in the late 1950s and early 60s where, in the company of three of the world’s most popular entertainers, the fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band, you will experience Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr & Dean Martin performing at the famous Sands hotel. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 27 Nov Felix Dexter Stand-up comedy.

Lords Golf & Country Clun, Rayleigh, 28 Nov - 3 Dec It’s a Wonderful Life Based on Frank Capra’s classic 1946 film, this stage musical version follows George Bailey, who grew up in the small town of Bedford Falls, dreaming of travel and adventure. Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135

30 Nov Remember When at Christmas Nostalgic music show featuring festive hits of yesteryear. Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 686633 30 Nov - 1 Jan Dick Whittington Stunning costumes, magnificent scenery, amazing dance routines and a few special surprises will all be on offer when you follow Dick and his friends as they set out on their journey to London, meeting a few unique characters along the way. Towngate Theatre, Basildon, 01268 465465 30 Nov - 3 Dec The Boyfriend Musical. Saffron Walden Town Hall, Saffron Walden, 01799 524002

2 NOVEMBER BABY DEE A tall redhead from Cleveland, Ohio with a deep, haunting voice accompanied by portentous, dramatic piano or harp, Baby Dee sings in a voice that veers between Shirley Temple and Dame Vera Lynn. A founder member of Antony And The Johnsons. Colchester Arts Centre.

MUSIC 1 Nov Flossie Malavialle French singer Flossie Malavialle performs a repertoire that ranges from Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel, to energetic songs full of va-va-voom and lovely ballads. Hoy at Anchor Folk Club at The Ship Hotel, Leigh-on-Sea, 01702 715111 2 Nov Baby Dee See panel. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 2 - 3 Nov Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra The undisputed King of boogie-woogie with special guest, the legendary Pogues singer Shane MacGowan. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 2 Nov Dr Feelgood Touring pretty much continuously since 1973, Dr Feelgood always give 100% of the finest British rhythm and blues to make you feel good. Performing such hits as including “Milk & Alcohol”, “Down At The Doctors” and “Roxette”, the Doctors will see you now! Braintree Arts Theatre, Braintree, 01376 556354 2 Nov Midge Ure From Slik and The Rich Kids to Ultravox and Band Aid, Midge has produced consistently innovative and excellent pop music. Fronting Ultravox, Midge had nine top 10 albums and sold in excess of 20 millions records in the UK alone before moving on to an equally successful solo career. His most successful song though remains the multi-million selling Do They Know It’s Christmas, which he co-wrote with Bob Geldof. Bocking Arts Theatre, Braintree, 01279 815464 3 Nov Mamas Gun Groove-based neosoul-funk-jazz, whatever you care to call the musical coolness that exudes from the veins of this band. Mama’s Gun are a unique, exciting and essential new act emerging from the UK music scene. High Barn, Great Bardfield, 01371 811291 3 Nov Alison Guill Musical theatre and classical songs. CMPA Live! At Swinburne Hall, Colchester, 01206 712999

4 Nov The Moons The Moons is the new project from Andy Crofts, better known as Paul Weller’s keyboard player. The Square, Harlow, 01279 305000 4 Nov Whole Lotta Led Led Zeppelin tribute. Saffron Walden Town Hall, Saffron Walden, 01799 524002 4 NovStephen K. Amos Melt in the middle, heartfelt humour to warm the very cockles of your heart.Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 11 Nov And Finally... Phil Collins Tribute. Thameside Theatre, Grays, 0845 300 5264 4 Nov Partikel Jazz. Fleece Jazz at Stoke

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5 Nov Glen Campbell Glen Campbell returns for his last ever UK tour with his smooth fusion of country music mannerisms and pop melodies that made him one of the most popular country musicians in the 1960s and 1970s.

Glen is one of the leading figures of country-pop with a steady stream of Top Ten singles, highlighted by classics like “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “I Wanna Live,” “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” “Rhinestone Cowboy,” and “Southern Nights.” Cliffs Pavilion, Southendon-Sea, 01702 351135 6 Nov Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Band Jazz. Colchester Jazz Club at Stanway Rovers Football Club, Colchester, 01206 540354 6 Nov Opera from the Movies Performed by local artists. Headgate Theatre, Colchester, 01206 366000 7 Nov Vin Garbutt This must-see artist who has won a sheaf of Folk Awards and a legion of fans never fails to delight! His songwriting is witty and

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Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 8 Nov Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo Singer / songwriter from Western Australia. Beautifully melodic Americana compared to Gillian Welch and Neko Case.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 8 Nov Kate BramleyA fine singer and fiddle player who’s involvement with folk music began while growing up in Cornwall. Hoy at Anchor Folk Club at The Ship Hotel, Leighon-Sea, 01702 715111 8 Nov Joe Brown One of the UK’s best loved, most enduring and acclaimed musicians, Joe Brown has enjoyed more than 50 years as a professional entertainer and if you’ve never seen Joe live now’s your chance.

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Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 9 Nov Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds Punk covers in a folk style from the man who brought you The Young Ones, Bottom and so much more. Thrash mandolin!

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 9 Nov John Mayall The legendary John Mayall and the hottest young guitarist in British blues Oli Brown join forces in an electrifying bill that promises blues at its very finest. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 10 Nov Hawk Eyes Ex Chickenhawk DIY hardcore kids Hawkeyes head a bill of feisty noise-mongers, fresh from supporting the likes of We Are The Ocean and Alexisonfire.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 10 Nov A Night with James ‘Arg’ Argent A night of swing with the star of ITV2’s The Only Way Is Essex. Castaways, Pitsea, 01268 557 493 10 Nov Alexander Ardakov Classical piano. CMPA Live! At Swinburne Hall, Colchester, 01206 712999 11 Nov King of Pop Tribute to Michael Jackson by Anthony Edwards.The Bull at Great Totham, Great Totham, 01621 893385 11 Nov Rag Mama Rag Country blues act now based in Brittany, consisting of Ashley (formerly of Bose Brothers) and Debbie, and playing a mix of 20s and 30s blues, lap-steel and bottleneck guitar-picking and blues harmonica.

Marigold Blues Club at Harlow Cricket Club, Harlow, 01279 414174 11 Nov Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer From deepest darkest Surrey, and with a decade of gentlemanly caterwauling under his belt, Mr.B brings you Chap-Hop, reacquainting Hip-Hop with the Queen’s English from whence it came. His legendary live recitals have earned him plaudits, largely from top shelf gentlemen’s quarterlies. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 11 Nov John Etheridge’s Sweet Chorus Now celebrating it’s 12th year together, John Etheridge’s Sweet Chorus was originally formed as a personal tribute by John to his mentor and inspiration Stephane Grappelli with whom he worked for 5 years in the 70’s and early 80’s. A must for all fans of melodically based inspired ,swinging acoustic jazz. High Barn, Great Bardfield, 01371 811291 11 Nov Abba Forever Tribute.

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known songs. Fleece Jazz at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Leavenheath, 01787 211865 12 Nov Harlow Chorus With Alexander Chaplin and string orchestra. Handl, Buxtehude and Monteverdi. The Parish Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall, 01376 561234 12 Nov Hank Wangford & Bad Breath Hank and his multi talented compadre Brad Breath bring you a night of laughter, tears & a glimpse of gloom. Wat Tyler Country Park, Basildon, 01621 890153 12 Nov Maldon Choral Society Brahms’ Requiem. Maldon United Reformed Church, Maldon, 01621 856503 12 Nov The Pink Floyd Dimension Tribute. Saffron Walden Town Hall, Saffron Walden, 01799 524002 12 Nov Sons of Joy Special album launch show from this local duo, playing revved-up versions of old gospel tunes on distorted fiddles and a thumping bass drum, along with plenty of shouting. Support from barn-storming country-obsessed drunks The Ragged String Band.

Holy Trinity Church, Colchester, 01206 500900 12 Nov Colchester Symphony Orchestra Mozart, Shostakovich. St Botolph’s Church, Colchester, 01206 500900 12 Nov Hutton and Shenfield Choral Society A Night at the Opera with the Aurelian Symphony Orchestra. Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, 01277 215151 12 Nov Catfish Keith This improbably named country blues singer, songwriter & bottleneck slide guitarist is a two-time W.C. Handy Blues Award nominee for Best Acoustic Blues Album & was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2008 + US singer-songwriter Bob Collum. Headgate Theatre, Colchester, 01206 366000 12 Nov Brendan Shine Popular Irish singer. West Cliff Theatre , Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 433344 12 Nov Maldon Choral Society Conducted by Gillian Ward-Russell. United Reformed Church, Maldon, 01621 856503 12 Nov Saffron Walden Choral Society Bach’s Mass in B Minor. St Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden, 01799 524002 12 Nov Halstead Choral Society Handel’s Messiah. St Andrew’s Church, Halstead, 01787 269917 13 Nov The Barron Knights It is now 50 years since The Barron Knights started touring the world with their unique style of comedy and rock’n’roll. With over 300 performances at the London Palladium to their credit they have established themselves as a unique musical comedy attraction. You are guaranteed to leave a Barron Knights show with the feeling that you have had a tremendous night out. Empire Theatre, Halstead, 01621 890153 13 Nov The Delta Jazzmen Jazz.

Colchester Jazz Club at Stanway Rovers Football Club, Colchester, 01206 540354 13 Nov Canterbury Christ Church University Cantata Choir A wide variety of music from all ages. Holy Trinity Church, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 303628

What’s on in November

13 Nov Chris Allard Band One of the UK’s finest contemporary jazz guitarists and composers. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 13 Nov Jennifer Pike & Jeremy Pike Violinist Jennifer Pike came to prominence in 2002, by winning the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition at the age of twelve, a record she held for six years as being the youngest winner of this prestigious competition. Accompanied on piano. Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 13 Nov Clacton Concert Orchestra A concert of ‘music to remember’. West Cliff Theatre , Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 433344 14 Nov Roy Bailey Roy has been one of the UK Folk and Acoustic scenes’ most loved and admired performers for over fifty years.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 14 Nov Joe Brown See 8 Nov. Mercury Theatre, Colchester, 01206 573948 15 NovDimmu Borgir Dark gods of modern Norwegian Black Metal. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 15 Nov Legacy Folk-rock group, plus open session. Hoy at Anchor Folk Club at The Ship Hotel, Leigh-on-Sea, 01702 715111 15 Nov Royal British Legion Charity Concert Featuring some of the region’s most talented performers. Mercury Theatre, Colchester, 01206 573948 16 Nov Emily Portman With her 2010 debut album ‘The Glamoury’ gaining her two BBC Folk Award nominations, Emily is fast gaining a reputation for her songwriting and ‘larklike’ voice. Inspired by the darker underbelly of folklore and balladry, Emily weaves harmonyrich narratives of both the magical and the monstrous. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 16 Nov P J Wright Best known as guitarist and lead vocalist with Little Johnny England, slide and pedal steel guitarist with the Dylan Project, and long time sideman with R’n’B legend Steve Gibbons. Feted as a guitar virtuoso, Wright is also a talented songwriter.

Bluebell Inn, Hempstead, 01799 599199 16 - 20 Nov Glass Chronicles The world premiere of Glass Chronicles, a pioneering staging of a remarkable CD by renowned musician/composer Ken Nicol (Steeleye Span, Al Stewart). High Barn, Great Bardfield, 01371 811291 16 Nov Joe Brown See 8 Nov. Thameside Theatre, Grays, 0845 300 5264 16 Nov Katie Taylor and Dan Law Classical piano. CMPA Live! At Swinburne Hall, Colchester, 01206 712999 17 Nov 100 Years of Jazz Jazz band features Richard Pite, Enrico Tomasso and Georgina Jackson. Electric Palace, Harwich, 07786 744789 17 Nov 4 Poofs and a Piano After three sell out successes at the Edinburgh Festival and direct from their 60 date UK tour ‘More hairdresser than barbershop’, 4 Poofs and

Piano - are making a welcome return to the stage with a brand new show titled Back in Business. CMPA Live! At Swinburne Hall, Colchester, 01206 712999 17 Nov Ted Beament Trio Jazz. Jazz at the Saffron Hotel, Saffron Walden, 01245 420475 18 Nov Preston Reed Guitarist extraordinaire Preston Reed has single-handedly reinvented acoustic guitar playing and garnered an ever-growing string of superlatives from critics, musicians and fans alike. Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, 01279 431945 18 Nov Nigel Price Organ Trio Jazz.

Fleece Jazz at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Leavenheath, 01787 211865 19 Nov Blues Brothers Tribute Night Rhythm and blues tribute. Ramada Hotel Colchester, Colchester, 01621 890153 19 Nov Undiscoverd Final 2011 The final of the county wide band competition.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 19 Nov Brentwood Choirs Festival Brentwood Preparatory School Choir, Cathedral Girls’ Choir, The Aurelian Ensemble. Brentwood Cathedral, Brentwood, 01277 265288 19 Nov Alec Dankworth’s Spanish Accents Alec Dankworth’s long-standing love of all things Spanish provided the inspiration for this group. Metheny, Corea, even Rodrigo are reinvented alongside traditional folk songs and originals in flamenco rhythms creating a wonderful and genuinely Spanish world. Lakeside Theatre at The University of Essex, Colchester, 01206 873333 19 Nov Rave On Buddy Holly tribute by Mark Robinson and The Counterfeit Crickets.

Thameside Theatre, Grays, 0845 300 5264 19 Nov The Stylistics The Stylistics with their charisma, style and harmony, evolved into one of the best-selling soul groups ever. The Philadelphia group recorded a remarkable 10 straight-top ten hits during the early 1970s inc. the Grammy nominated hit You Make Me Feel Brand New. Charter Hall, Colchester, 01206 282020 19 Nov The Gift Tribute to The Jam.Chinnery’s, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 467305 19 Nov And Finally... Phil Collins Tribute. West Cliff Theatre , Clacton-on-Sea, 01255 433344 20 Nov The Bennett Brothers Fantabulous Sheepwash Playboy Jazz. Colchester Jazz Club at Stanway Rovers Football Club, Colchester, 01206 540354 20 Nov Jackie Pittman Sings An evening of popular Opera and West End hits.

Hylands House, Chelmsford, 01245 605555 20 Nov An Evening of Country Music With Terry Black, Steve Cherelle and Lucy Leigh. Brentwood Theatre, Brentwood, 01277 200305 20 Nov City of London Sinfonia Rossini, Shostakovich, Weber, Tchaikovsky. Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, 01245 606505

20 Nov Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra Panufnik, Bruch, Beethoven.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 21 Nov Kegs Exceptional Essex-based trio featuring singer-songwriter and stunning guitarist Stuart Moffat, playing an interesting and tasteful mix of traditional music and contemporary songs. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 22 Nov Sarah McQuaid Born in Madrid then raised in Chicago, Sarah is a singer, guitarist and writer. Her captivating repertoire of songs and tunes is drawn mainly from Celtic and Appalachian traditions. Hoy at Anchor Folk Club at The Ship Hotel, Leigh-on-Sea, 01702 715111 22 Nov Example There is no rest for the man of the moment Example, currently all over your radio with current smash Changed The Way You Kiss Me. Boundless energy, an onslaught of monster anthems and backed by a full band the Example live experience is a force to be reckoned with. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 23 Nov Matt Schofield British Bluesman Matt Schofield is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive and innovative guitarists to have emerged on the world scene for several generations. He is rated in the top ten British blues guitarists of all time (Guitar & Bass Magazine) putting him in the company of such iconic names as Eric Clapton and Peter Green.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 23 Nov RAF in concert The Royal Air Force in Concert is returning to Southend, this time turning the spotlight on our nation’s Unsung Heroes. The inspirational programme of music takes you on a journey through a glorious history of the RAF and its personnel. Join the Bands of the Royal Air Force as they honour the bravery and commitment of our armed forces past and present who made important, yet often unrecognised contributions on behalf of our nation. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 23 Nov Becky Mair Colchester Institute Graduate, Becky Mair, studied flute with Robin Soldan, winning the Colchester Institute Concerto Prize and taking part in several woodwind masterclasses. CMPA Live! At Swinburne Hall, Colchester, 01206 712999 24 Nov All Right Now Tribute to rock band Free. High Barn, Great Bardfield, 01371 811291 24 Nov Will Young Will Young originally shot to fame after winning Pop Idol 2002, but has since gone on to defy the critics by releasing four multi-platinum selling albums, being voted the UK’s Favourite Artist twice and receiving critical acclaim for hit singles such as Leave Right Now and All Time Love. His bluesy, soulful voice, mature song writing and undeniably good looks have made him a national treasure and one of the UK’s best-loved artists.Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135

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26 NOVEMBER ESSEX ROCKZ FT TINCHY STRYDER Tinchy Stryder headlines this night raising funds in aid of local brain injury charity, Head-way Essex. lso performing will be the sensational Lloyd Wade who has appeared with the likes of Take That and recently sung on Eliza Doolittle’s top ten single “Pack Up”.

Local talent will include indie band Missing Andy and all girl sensation, iCing. To end the night legends of the old school Ratpack will perform and DJ legends Trevor Fung and Brandon Block will play a very special back to back set. The evening will be hosted

by Julian Bennett of The Only Way Is Essex. Brentwood Centre.

24 Nov Guildhall Big Band Six-time winners of the BBC Big Band contest, the Guildhall School of Music & Drama’s Big band directed by head of Jazz studies Martin Hathaway makes it’s debut at Colchester Institute. CMPA Live! At Swinburne Hall, Colchester, 01206 712999 25 Nov The Martin Guy All Stars Blues. Marigold Blues Club at Harlow Cricket Club, Harlow, 01279 414174 25 Nov Three Bonzos and a Piano Three original members of legendary sixties surrealists Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band create musical mayhem and chaos on the chords. Lakeside Theatre at The University of Essex, Colchester, 01206 873333 25 Nov Just East Jazz. Fleece Jazz at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Leavenheath, 01787 211865 26 Nov West Bergholt Concert Band West Bergholt Concert Band is celebrating its conductor’s 30th year with the band by holding a special “Youth Concert” Young brass and woodwind players are invited to join with the band to perform a programme of music from Lady Gaga, to Star Wars! St Botolph’s Church, Colchester, 01206 572641 137

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26 Nov Essex Rockz Featuring Tinchy Stryder See panel. Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, 01277 215151 26 Nov Advent Chamber Orchestra Concert With Brentwood Cathedral Choir and The Percival Quartet. Brentwood Cathedral, Brentwood, 01277 265288 26 Nov The Dualers Britain’s much loved Ska and Reggae band. Charter Hall, Colchester, 01206 282020 26 Nov Too Rex T-Rex tribute.

Chinnery’s, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 467305 27 Nov Frenchmen Street Jazz Band Jazz. Colchester Jazz Club at Stanway Rovers Football Club, Colchester, 01206 540354 27 Nov David Christophersen Reital by the Danish pianist. Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 27 Nov Sumudu This remarkable singersongwriter has sung with musical luminaries Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello, & Sir Bob Geldof. She has just recorded her debut album with Grammy Award winning producer Kipper (of Sting fame). BBC Radio are comparing her to legendary artists Eva Cassidy, Karen Carpenter and Alison Krauss. Queens Theatre, Hornchurch, 01708 443333 27 Nov Carl Palmer Legendary Rock drummer Carl Palmer , best known for his work with Emerson Lake & Palmer plays his first U.K. tour in six years Palace Theatre, Southend-onSea, 01702 351135 28 Nov Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh The brilliant and innovative harping of Máire Ní Chathasaigh and the astonishing virtuosity and versatility of English guitar wizard Chris Newman has been heard all over the world. A stylish cocktail of powerhouse Irish dance-music, gorgeous airs, evocative old songs and striking new compositions - with shots of hot jazz and bluegrass thrown in too!

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, 01206 500900 28 Nov Paul Carrack Former Mike & The Mechanics frontman and Squeeze member and the voice behind world-wide hits such as Ace’s ‘How Long’, Squeeze’s ‘Tempted’ and timeless classic ‘The Living Years’, who has a reputation as a stunning live performer.Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 351135 29 Nov Crownstreet Multi-instrumental folk band.Hot at Anchor Folk Club at The Ship Hotel, Leigh-on-Sea, 01702 715111 29 Nov Kai’s Cats A winning mix of jumpin’ jive, swing and early rock ’n’ roll from the “Queen of Vintage Vocals” and her band, resident at London’s famous Ronnie Scott’s Club.

Queens Theatre, Hornchurch, 01708 443333 30 Nov JT Nero A softer, (even) sadder, slightly weirder manifestation of the JT and Clouds soulful indie Chicago sound. Bluebell Inn, Hempstead, 01799 599199 30 Nov Alex Berger, Caleb Hawley & Bess Rogers Two of New York’s finest join an award-winning UK artist for a 138

Transatlantic, Nashville-style songwriter circle to remember. High Barn, Great Bardfield, 01371 811291

ART & EXHIBITIONS 1 - 5 Nov Margins: Walking Between Worlds This exhibition brings together the work of internationally acclaimed artists William Kentridge, Francis Alÿs, Emily Jacir, Regina Jose Galindo and John Smith. Art Exchange, Colchester, 01206 873333 1 - 27 Nov The Great War Exhibition that looks at home life and service in the ‘war to end all wars’. Saffron Walden Museum, Saffron Walden, 01799 510333 1 Nov - 17 Dec Flora Fancy The beauty of the natural world has long inspired every aspect of design and this exhibition has glorious examples of how fashion has used and embraced the power of flowers. Beecroft Art Gallery, Westcliff-on-Sea, 01702 347418 1 Nov - 17 Dec Winter Exhibition Wonderful Christmas gifts from the Essex Craft Society. Beecroft Art Gallery, Westcliff-onSea, 01702 347418 1 Nov - 20 Dec Celebrating 30 Years In November 1981, Epping Forest District Museum opened its doors to the public.

30 years on, the museum continues to collect and showcase objects from the district. This exhibition features some of the best-loved exhibitions and objects. Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey, 01992 716 882 1 - 14 Nov Suffolk Monochrome + Lola Swain The Suffolk Monochrome Group are a select group of twelve, dedicated and highly experienced photographers whose aim is to enjoy and promote the art of monochrome photography, in all its various forms. Also showing are works by Lola Swain, a self taught potter, working from a purpose built studio in Leigh on Sea. Digby Gallery, Colchester, 01206 573948 1 Nov - 22 Jan Camulodunum Firstsite’s inaugural exhibition takes its title from Colchester’s ancient name, Camulodunum, meaning fortress of the war god. The towns heritage as a centre of power for the ancient king Cunobelin and the principal city of Roman Britain, is the starting point for an exhibition of contemporary art that considers how history is recovered, represented and reenacted.

Camulodunum draws directly on themes embedded in firstsite’s new architecture.

Located in a town where modern buildings neighbour monuments to antiquity, the firstsite building is designed to stand on ancient land without disturbing the remains of the unexcavated Roman buildings beneath. New works commissioned from international contemporary artists Michaela Eichwald, Aleksandra Mir, Karin Ruggaber and Danh Vo are presented with loans from major public collections and objects from the town’s important archaeological holdings.

Firstsite, Colchester, 01206 577067

1 Nov - 20 Jan Drawn From Essex A collective exhibition by the Artists at the Gatehouse Arts studios which will feature works “Drawn from Essex” whether it be literally a piece created whilst in their Essex studio, an inspiration which was drawn from being in Essex, or an abstract or literal interpretation of the title. This exciting group show will showcase many different mediums from traditional drawing to projected film. Gibberd Gallery, Harlow, 01279 446041 1 - 12 Nov Open 4 The fourth Slack Space open show features work from local artists entered through their open submissions procedure. The Space, Colchester, 07770 950 964 1 - 12 Nov Paper Weight; Paper As Media i2 Art explores paper as a medium through the work of talented artists - Susan Macarthur, Valerie Armstrong, Jess Levine and Neil Payne. i2 Art, Saffron Walden, 01799 668211 3 Nov - 23 Dec Present ArtsPaintings, prints, sculpture, glass, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, cards. A pleasure to look at, to possess, or to give as very special presents. The Gallery at Parndon Mill, Harlow, 01279 426042 7 Nov - 14 Jan Kai Althoff ‘Kaiki’ Photogrphy exhibition. Focal Point Gallery, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 534108 12 - 13 Nov Annual Exhibition & Sale The Gallery’s popular annual fundraising sale of over 400 works by 50 invited artists. Past sale have included works by such well-established artists as Maggi Hambling, Ken Howard, John Bellany, and Mary Fedden as well as those whose reputations are growing, like Mark Hearld and Jonny Hannah. Fry Art Gallery, Saffron Walden, 01799 513779 14 Nov - 15 Dec 12PM Printmakers 12PM was formed in 1984 from a group of professional artists working in and around Colchester. This particular exhibition will focus on small and mini-prints that some members show in International and British Min-Print Competitions. Digby Gallery at The Mercury Theatre, Colchester, 01206 573948 20 - 21 Nov The Essex Craft Society: Artists in Action Fourteen of the County’s best artists and craftsmen will be demonstrating and selling their work in the beautiful surroundings of the old Maltings.

10am-5pm. The Maltings, Great Dunmow,

SPECIAL EVENTS EVERY SATURDAY From Camulodunum to Colchester Historical walk with qualified Town Guide.

Colchester. 11.30am. (01206 282920) 1 - 30 Nov Words in Walden Autumn Literary Festival Twelve well known authors will give talks at different venues in Saffron Walden: Alastair Hignell, Frances Wilson, Stuart Clark, Hugh Hughes, Lucy Worsley, James Wight, David Almond, James Mayhew, Kamin Mohammadi, Sir Roy Strong, Peter Jefferson, Oliver James.Various venues, Saffron Walden, 01799 523456

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3 Nov Dark Tour An after hours tour of the Castle’s dark and gruesome history into the vaults, roof, prisons, and around the museum.

Hear stories of witches, martyrs, plague and death. Over 16’s only. Colchester Castle, Colchester, 01206 282939 4 Nov The Compasses Annual Fireworks Party Bonfire, fireworks display, sparklers & glow sticks. Enjoy a bowl of chilli or a hot dog whilst you enjoy a spectacular fireworks display. “Toucan Jam” will be performing soul & jazz classics in the restaurant. 7pm.

The Compasses at Pattiswick, Pattiswick, 01376 561322 4 Nov Ongar Fireworks Spectacular Amazing professional firework display, stalls, rides, food and drink. Gates open 6.30pm. Chipping Ongar Primary School, Ongar, 5 Nov Colchester Fireworks Display The ever popular fireworks display held within the grounds of Castle Park is always a great way to spend bonfire night. 6.30-10pm.

Castle Park, Colchester, 01206 282920 5 Nov Fireworks display on the Common Large display. Gates open 6pm.

Saffron Walden Common, Saffron Walden, 5 Nov Fireworks Spectacular The skies over the seafront dazzle, shimmer and explode with colour as a fabulous array of fireworks are launched from a barge at sea just off Jubilee Beach about 100m east of the Pier. 8pm.

Southend Pier, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 618747 5 Nov Free Fireworks Display Opens from 4pm. 6.30pm Best Dressed Guy Competition; 7pm Lighting the Bonfire; 7.30pm Spectacular fireworks display. Plus Disco, Hog Roast & BBQ, Beer Tent. Waldegraves Holiday Park, Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea 01206 382898 5 - 6 Nov Gallery Exhibition of Fine Art & Crafts Brought to you by the Guild of Essex Craftsmen this exhibition will be showcasing some of their specialised work, with a particular focus on fine art and crafts. RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Rettendon, 01245 402006 5 Nov Ghost Train Enjoy ghostly tales after dark when the special Pier train will take you to the Pier head for some ghostly stories.

Then watch the fireworks from Southend Pier.

Southend Pier, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 618747 5 - 6 Nov Guy Fawkes Experience & Fireworks Two afternoons of fascinating events and activities telling the story of Guy Fawkes and his Gunpowder Plot, and concluding with a fabulous firework display. See a lighthearted re-telling of the story of the plot in thr theatre production, “The Ghost of Guy Fawkes”, meet soldiers and characters from the time, and learn about life and food of the Seventeenth Century. Plus craft activities, and as darkness falls join in the traditional fireworks party with a spectacular 15 minute firework display, live music, and fairground rides for the little ones.

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What’s on in November

5 Nov Little Totham Gift Fair 11am4pm. All Saints’ church, Little Totham, 5 Nov Witham Round Table Charity Firework Display Gates open at 6pm, bonfire lit at 7pm and fireworks at 7.30pm.

Recreation Ground, Witham, 01376 502674 5 Nov Brentwood Festive Gift & Food Show Now in its 6th year, this huge show is crammed full of amazing, innovative, affrodable and original festive gifts - there really is something for the entire family - including a whole host scrumptious festive foods & drinks.

Everything you need for Christmas all under one roof! Kids will love special guest, Peppa Pig! Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 10am - 4pm. Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, 01702 549623 5 Nov Firework Festival Funfair (from 3.30pm), children’s firework display (6pm) and full firework spectacular at 8.30pm. Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, 01277 215151 5 Nov Billericay Round Table’s 2011 Charity Fireworks As well as a huge bonfire and a massive £20k firework display from European firework display champions, Jubilee Fireworks, there will be a live roadshow provided by Heart FM, with hosts Martin and Su lined up to introduce some special guests. There will also be a variety of food and drink available on site and all the fun of the fairground. Gates open 5.30pm. Lake Meadows Park, Billericay, 5 Nov Rotary Club of Wickford’s Brilliant Firework Display Spectacular display. Gates open 6.00pm; Bonfire lighting at 6.30pm; Fireworks display at 7.00pm.

Memorial Park, Wickford.

5 Nov Lawford Xmas Market 10am4pm. Venture Centre, Lawford, 07966 171056 5 Nov Guy Fawkes Night Bonfire & Fireworks Spectacular display. Promenade Park, Maldon, 01621 856503 5 Nov Newport Firework Display From 6.45pm (BBQ and hog roast), fireworks start at 7.30pm. Newport Recreation Ground, Newport, 01799 524002 5 Nov Chelmsford Roundtable Fireworks Display Hugely popular evening with music being provided by Heart Essex. There are fairground rides and stalls and also hot and cold food. From 6pm. Admirals Park, Chelmsford 5 Nov Danbury FireworkAttractions include a real ale beer tent, fairground, live stage, giant bonfire and food outlets. Gates open at 5pm. Display at 8pm. Danbury Outdoors, Danbury, 07792 963498 5 Nov South Woodham Ferrers Rotary Club FireworkGates open at 5.30pm, with the display starting at 7.15pm.

Attractions include a fairground, beer tent and food stalls, plus performances by local bands throughout the evening. Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers, 5 Nov Firework Extravaganza Gates open 5pm. Bonfire lit 5.30pm, Fireworks 6pm.

Earls Colne Primary School, Earls Colne, 5 Nov Colne Engaine Bonfire Night & Fireworks Gates open 6.00pm. Bonfire

6.30pm. Fireworks to music 7.00pm.

Recreation Ground, Colne Engaine, 5 Nov Fireworks Display Gates open at 5:30pm, bonfire lit at 6:30pm and fireworks display at 7:00pm. Gosfield School, Gosfield, 12 Nov Annual Craft Fair Wander around Wivenhoe’s annual Autumn craft fair and get some great gift ideas. 10am-5pm. William Loveless Hall, Wivenhoe, 01206 825622 12 - 13 Nov The Guild of Essex Craftsmen Fair Hylands House is full of Essex Craftsmen just waiting to help you find that unique or unusual Christmas gift. Some craft demonstrations will be taking place throughout the day. 10am-5pm.Hylands House, Chelmsford, 01245 467581 12 Nov Great Bardfield Christmas Market Local crafts, produce, pictures, gifts.

9am-4pm. Quaker Meeting House, Great Bardfield.

13 Nov Antiques Fair 11am-5pm.

Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, 01277 215151 18 Nov Martina Cole The hugely popular Essex crime writer Matina Cole will be in store signing copies of her new novel The Faithless.

12.30pm. Waterstones, Chelmsford, 0843 290 8223 19 Nov Christmas Fayre Crafts, Christmas decorationsand more. 2.30-4pm.

Plantation Hall, Heybridge, 01245 457408 19 Nov Victorian Christmas Market 9.30am to 3.30pm. Princes Theatre, Clactonon-Sea, 01255 686633 19 Nov Xmas Market 10am4pm.Brightlingsea YMCA Hall, Brightlingsea, 19 Nov West Ham Day at Waterstone’s Lakeside! Meet Jeremy Nicholas who was the stadium announcer for West Ham football club for over a decade, signing copies of his new book Mr Moon Has Left the Stadium; and Iain Dale, author of When Football Was Football: West Ham: A Nostalgic Look at a Century of the Club. 11am.

Waterstones, Thurrock, 0843 290 8645 20 Nov Christmas Fayre Gifts, Christmas Accessories, Cakes, Hair & Beauty Products, Jewellery, Fine Wines, Clothes, Toys, Handbags, Homemade Soaps, Novelty Gifts, Homeware, Kitchenware, Chocolates and much more! 11am-4.30pm. Essex Golf & Country Club, Earls Colne, 01787 221101 23 Nov Alan Titchmarsh Alan Titchmarsh will be in store signing copies of his fabulous new novel The Haunting. ‘The Haunting is a story of love and betrayal, intrigue and murder. Where people are not what they seem, and the past is no more predictable than the future. 1pm. Waterstones, Chelmsford, 0843 290 8223 26 Nov Canvey Island Christmas Festivities A great free, family, fun event this Christmas. Hosted by Martin Day and Su Harrison from Heart FM radio, on stage will be tribute act Adele and local music and dance.

Street traders will be exhibiting an Italian mar-

ket, there will be a fun fair, street entertainers and the big lights switch on. From 2pm. Canvey Island, Canvey Island, 01268 683971 26 - 27 Nov Essex Art and Design Show Hylands House provides a unique backdrop for this contemporary art and craft show.

The wide range of exhibitors include fine art, photography, ceramics, jewellery, textiles and many other contemporary crafts. Enjoy the showcase of both established artists and new emerging talent. This is an ideal opportunity to buy a piece of original art and meet the artist who created it. 10am-4pm. Hylands House, Chelmsford, 07944 806340 26 - 27 Nov Magic of Christmas at Colchester Zoo Visit the Magic of Christmas events at Colchester Zoo, with the infamous staff pantomime, Santa’s real, live, reindeer, elf tales, festive dancing with Rudolph, guest visits from Mother Christmas and Santa in his Grotto. 9.30am-5pm. Colchester Zoo, Colchester, 01206 331292 26 - 27 Nov Santa on the Pier Children can visit Santa in his grotto on the Pier and every child will receive a gift. Tickets £5 per child and include a free ride on the Pier train with an accompanying adult. Southend Pier, Southend-on-Sea, 01702 618747 26 Nov Vintage & Handmade Market A range of stalls selling vintage clothes, vintage jewellery, handmade jewellery, handmade crafts, and more. Shire Hall, Chelmsford, 01245 287961 26 - 27 Nov A Victorian Christmas Wander around the beautifully decorated rooms of the house and encounter a range of costumed characters along the way as they prepare the house for the upcoming festivities. Children will get to meet Father Christmas in the Cart Yard, have their photos with his reindeer and take part in a festive fun trail around the grounds.

There will also be music, carol singing and a variety of seasonal gifts available to purchase from one of our two shops along with festive fayre form the tearooms.

11am-4pm.

Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden,

26 Nov Brentwood Christmas Lighting Up As well as having a main stage hosted by BBC Essex, the day will see lots of intriguing, amazing and hilarious walkabout street performers, including breakdancing Santas and ice fairy acrobatics, plus children’s treasure hunt, performances by local groups, and more. 12-6pm. Town Centre, Brentwood, 26 Nov Little Maplestead Traditional Christmas Craft Fair 11am-3pm. Little Maplestead Round Church, Little Maplestead, 01787 269900 27 Nov Meet Darth Vader - Dave Prowse MBE Dave ‘Darth Vader’ Prowse signs copies of his autobiography. 1-3pm.

Waterstones, Basildon, 01268 525562 28 Nov Shopping Extravaganza The wide variety of all year round shops at the Essex craft centre will be opening up their doors to provide you with their finest selection of Christmas ideas and gifts. With decorations for your home, stocking fillers galore, original paintings, dolls houses, jewellery, cards and more.Visit the marquee, with Hog Roast, Charity Raffle, and plenty more gift ideas while children visit Santa in his grotto. Timbers Restaurant and bar will be open for meals and live music all evening. Plus a fantastic firework finale! 69.30pm. Blake House Craft Centre, Braintree, 01376 344123 29 Nov Christmas lights in Saffron Walden Carols from 3.30pm, Christmas lights will be switched on by Father Christmas at 4pm.

Town Centre, Saffron Walden 29 Nov Saffron Walden Christmas Lights At 4pm Father Christmas will appear on Beales balcony to switch on the lights! Market Place, Saffron Walden.

Alan Titchmarsh Waterstones Chelmsford 23 November

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Bishop’s Stortford & Sawbridgeworth

Bishop’s Stortford owes its long and thriving history to its good communications links. It was a staging post for travellers between Cambridge and London; it was part of an efficient canal system thanks to the Lea and the Stort rivers; it was one of the first railway towns and it now sits close to the M11 and to Stansted Airport.

Bishop’s Stortford has a real heart. A short stroll through its historic streets quickly reveals some wonderful buildings dating back to the16th and 17th centuries. An imposing Corn Exchange dominates the Market Square and there are numerous buildings of note.

The Saxon town, or manor, once belonged to Edith the Fair, the wife of King Harold who was killed at the Battle of Hastings, but she sold it to the Bishop of London in 1065 – changing the name of the town forever. The Normans built Waytemore Castle in the town but all that remains now is the mound, still visible near the river.

Cecil Rhodes, one of history’s more controversial figures, grew up in Bishop’s Stortford where his father was the vicar. In 1870 Cecil, then 17, left the town to join his brother in South Africa, where he went on to dominate the diamond and gold mining industries and establish the Rhodesias as well as founding the Rhodes Scholars scheme.

His early home, in South Road, is now part of the Rhodes Arts Complex which includes a 300-seat theatre, studio and the town museum. Rhodes has a full programme of theatre, film and the arts. www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk The town itself offers a wide range of shops from long-established individual stores such as Joscelynes, Boardmans and Tissimans to top high street names.

North Street hosts specialist shops while in Jackson Square and South Street you will find the popular high street stores. There is a thriving Saturday general market, which is joined by a farmers’ market every third Saturday of the month.

There is every opportunity to shop until you drop, but there are also a choice of traditional cafes and restaurants to take time out from shopping and just watch the world go by. There is a thriving nightlife and the Half Moon pub in the town is known for supporting and promoting local music from acoustic through to blues and jazz.

Call in at the Tourist Information Centre in the town centre to find out about local events, attractions and places to stay. Tel: 01279 655831 or visit www.bishopsstortford.org The Bishop's Stortford ‘Lights of Love’ ceremony will be taking place in The Market Square, Bishop's Stortford, on 2 Dec at 5pm. Join in remembering loved ones and friends who will not be with us this Christmas.

Lights on the trees are symbolic in remembering and celebrating the lives of loved ones at this special time of year. During our ceremonies, there will be a short service of remembrance, the singing of carols, and a countdown to the lighting of the tree. You will be able to take home a small star to keep and hang on your own Christmas tree.

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Jackson Square Shopping centre in Bishop’s Stortford has a wide range of brands all under one roof. Open seven days a week, here you will find stores such as Next, New Look, Wilkinson, Sainsbury’s, Wilkinson, Peacocks, Monsoon, Argos, Cloud Nine, Urban Spa, The Body Shop and Sony Centre, along with a range of places to eat and drink such as Pizza Hut, Starbucks and Bridge Cafe. www.jacksonsquareshopping.co.uk

This year’s family pantomime at the Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford is Robin Hood and The Babes in the Wood.

With spectacular sets and costumes and all the traditional fun of panto, it runs from 9 December to 2 January.

Tickets are available from the Box Office on 01279 651746 or go to www.rhodesbishops stortford.org.uk

The Maltings at Sawbridgeworth

Sawbridgeworth is a small town, full of interesting individual buildings and narrow streets just four miles south from Bishop’s Stortford. The river Stort flows through the east of the town, past the Maltings (now a small business and residential area). Much of the picturesque town centre is a conservation area; many of the buildings date from the Tudor, Stuart, and Georgian periods. Great St. Mary's church was originally built in the 13th century (although a church on the site existed in Saxon times) and includes a Tudor tower containing a clock bell. The town's prosperity came from the local maltings, owned by George Fawbert and John Barnard; in 1839 they set up the Fawbert and Barnard charity to fund local children and their education, funding a local infant school that still exists today Apart from the historic nature of the town, attractions include local river cruises in the summer and two annual fairs held on Fair Green on St George's Day and the Feast of Saint Dionysius.

Don’t miss Grand Christmas Fair 19 November, at Great St Mary's Church and Adjacent Halls. 11am-5pm. Christmas Farmers' Market 18 December, Bell Street Car Park, 9am 1pm. ‘Lights of Love’ service with Isabel Hospice at Bakers Walk, Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth, 3 December, 01707 382500

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THEATRE & SHOWS 1 - 2 Nov Shakespeare For Schools An evening’s professional entertainment with four youthful half-hour productions of different Shakespeare plays Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 894722 2 Nov Meet the Author: Stephanie Beacham See panel. Hertford Theatre, Hertford, 01992 531500 3 Nov Magners Funhouse Comedy Night Top stand-up with Gordern Southern, Michael Fabbri, Ben Davids and compered by David Ward. Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 4 - 26 Nov Minsden Chapel Thriller.

Market Theatre, Hitchin, 01462 433553 4 Nov The Missy Malone and Friends Burlesque Revue A glorious theatre stage show which brings together the very best in authentic burlesque and cabaret.

Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 4 Nov My Grandfather’s Great War A powerful solo drama interweaving the First World War diaries of Captain Alexander Stewart with the contemporary perspective of his grandson, the actor Cameron Stewart, in a stirring account comparing the very different lives led by young men from generations at both ends of the 20th century. Letchworth Arts Centre, Letchworth, 01462 670788 4 - 5 Nov Wake Up Don Quixote Actability Inclusive Theatre Company have created an innovative and inspirational experience for children based on Cervantes famous book Don Quixote. With Giant Puppets, Dance, music and film. Hertford Theatre, Hertford, 01992 531500 5 Nov Comedy Club Top Stand-up with Michael Smiley, Quincey and Tiffany Stevenson.

Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Stevenage, 01438 894722 7 Nov Paul Daniels In the world of television magic, no one has enjoyed more success than Paul Daniels. From the moment he burst onto our screens, his magic shows have topped the ratings. He is undoubtedly the most successful TV magician of the 20th century, and will be joined by the lovely Debbie McGee and Martin

Daniels. A show full of magic, comedy and amazement. Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 894722 8 Nov A Very Merry Christmas Music Hall This Christmas variety show promises to include all your yuletide favourites and is hosted by star impressionist, Adam Daye from TV’s ‘Who Do You Do’, with international soprano Marilyn Hill-Smith, Andante, Tony Leyton, Tom Rolfe, and The Martyn St James Band. Plinston, Letchworth, 01462 672003 8 - 12 Nov The Producers Mel Brooks’ outrageous and hilarious musical presented by Berkhamsted Theatre Company. The Court Theatre @ Pendley, Tring, Tring, 07543 560478 8 - 11 Nov Anything Goes Musical presented by Royal Masonic School for Girls.

Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth, 01923 711063 9 Nov Rivers to Cross A powerful new play which takes audiences on a 174 year roller coaster of a multi-media jouney through black history - suitable for ages 11+. Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 10 - 11 Nov That’ll Be The Day Terrific rock ‘n’ roll music show. Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 894722 10 - 12 Nov Annie The heart-warming tale of orphan Annie and her adventures.

Hertford Theatre, Hertford, 01992 531500 12 Nov An Evening with Gazza and Greavsie See panel. Stevenage Concert Hall, Stevenage, 01438 894722 12 Nov Comedy Night Stand-up with with Tony Law, Matthew Hardy and regular host, Paul B. Edwards. Letchworth Arts Centre, Letchworth, 01462 670788 14 Nov Barry Cryer A stream of unconsciousness and sit down comedy! Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 894722 14 Nov Guys and Dolls After a successful run last year with Little Shop of Horrors, Bishop’s Stortford Musical Theatre Company are back with a fabulous new production of everyone’s favourite musical Guys and Dolls. Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 15 - 19 Nov Musical Connections Musical Theatre show. Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin, 01462 455166

12 NOVEMBER AN EVENING WITH GAZZA & GREAVSIE This will be Paul Gascoigne’s first ever theatre appearance but he’s in safe hands with one of the greatest goalscorers of all time and a very funny man, football legend, Jimmy Greaves, to keep him company. Concert Hall, Stevenage.

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17 - 19 Nov A Grand Night for Singing A celebration of the songs of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Plinston, Letchworth, 01462 672003 17 - 19 Nov The Witches Roald Dahl’s remarkable story presented by Berkhamsted Youth Theatre. The Court Theatre @ Pendley, Tring, Tring, 07543 560478 18 - 26 Nov Glengarry Glen Ross A merciless look at the cut-throat world of selling real estate, by the greatest American playwright since Arthur Miller, this won both a Pulitzer prize and a Tony award on Broadway. Barn Theatre, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 324300 22 - 26 Nov A Christmas Carol Charls Dickens’ festive classic presented by Tring Festival Company. The Court Theatre @ Pendley, Tring, Tring, 07543 560478 22 - 26 Nov Meet Me in St Louis A heart-warming classic that tells a story of happiness and family. The musical follows the Smith family and the move that threatens to change their lives forever. Presented by Rickmansworth Players. Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth, 01923 711063 23 - 26 Nov Fawlty Towers Hertford Dramatic & Operatic Society present three episodes of the lassic TV comedy, live on stage.

Hertford Theatre, Hertford, 01992 531500 25 Nov Holly at Christmas Buddy Holly & The Cricketers present their Christmas show featuring all of Buddy’s classics plus the greatest hits from the legends of the 50s and 60s. Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 25 Nov Nun The Wiser The true story of Triona Adams, a theatrical agent who swapped premieres for prayers, written and performed by Triona Adams. Letchworth Arts Centre, Letchworth, 01462 670788 26 Nov - 22 Jan Beauty and the Beast Bernie Nolan and Leanne Jones (Hairspray) star in this classic tale told in true panto style with live music and a fabulous cast for a rip-roaring adventure. Stunning sets, slick choreography, sensational costumes and spectacular musical numbers ensure this is a show not to be missed Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 894722 27 Nov The House of Bernarda Alba Red Dog Productions bring Federico Garcia Lorca’s final masterpiece to the stage in a new adaptation. Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 30 Nov - 3 Dec California Suite One of Neil Simon’s most endearing comedies from the 70’s. A bittersweet comedy set in a hotel suite in California where five different couples work out their relationships. Presented by Pendley Theatre Company. The Court Theatre @ Pendley, Tring, Tring, 07543 560478 30 Nov - 3 Dec The Crucible Arthur Miller’s modern classic telling the story of the Salem Witch Trials redefined how drama could move audiences. Presented by Big Spirit. Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin, 01462 455166

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those who were there won’t forget the single ‘Shot By Both Sides’ and the album Real Life.

Two years after the release of Secondhand Daylight, the band split, resurfacing in July 2008 to demonstrate the full scope of their influence.

The Forum, Hatfield, 08444 771 000 4 Nov The Larry Miller Band The ultimate in-your-face rhythm and blues band.

Highly entertaining, polished and guaranteed to hit right between the eyes. Plinston, Letchworth, 01462 672003 4 Nov Abba Forever Top tribute.

Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 894722 5 Nov Complete Stone Roses Tribute band. The Forum, Hatfield, 08444 771 000 6 Nov Chris While & Julie Matthews This duo are two of the most respected names in British folk. Former members of the legendary Albion Band, they are an internationally successful song writing partnership. Hitchin Folk Club at The Sun Hotel, Hitchin, 01462 812391 6 Nov Steve Melling/Clark Tracey Special Septet Jazz. Herts Jazz at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 357117 6 Nov de Havilland Philharmonic Join the de Havilland Philharmonic and acclaimed author and illustrator James Mayhew for a family classical concert - Sinbad the Sailor

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and the stories of Scheherazade. The Weston Auditorium, Hatfield, 01707 281127 7 Nov Thomas Dolby Thomas Dolby, the English singer-composer synthesist, is best known for his songs ‘She Blinded Me With Science’, ‘Hyperactive’, and the albums The Golden Age of Wireless and The Flat Earth.

Having taken a break from the music business and more recently returning to his native Suffolk, he has made his first studio album in nearly twenty years, A Map Of the Floating City.

The Forum, Hatfield, 08444 771 000 8 Nov Brendan Shine One of Ireland’s best loved singing stars who has had a string of hits over the 30 years that he has been at the top. Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 894722 9 Nov Boo Hewerdine Frontman of ‘80s pop band The Bible and songwriter for Eddi Reader, kd Lang, Paul Young and Natalie Imbruglia (amongst many others). An accomplished live performer with much heart and passion thrown into performance, Boo has released several albums as a solo performer.

Baldock & Letchworth Folk Club at The Orange Tree, Baldock, 01767 683583 9 Nov The National Youth Jazz Orchestra The National Youth Jazz Orchestra, world-famous as a glittering showcase for some of the country’s best young musi-

cians, will be playing all the Christmas favourites old and new. Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 894722 10 Nov Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat Blues rock. The Forum, Hatfield, 08444 771 000 11 Nov The Stylistics The Stylistics with their charisma, style and harmony, evolved into one of the best-selling soul groups ever. The Philadelphia group recorded a remarkable 10 straight-top ten hits during the early 1970s inc. the Grammy nominated hit You Make Me Feel Brand New. Stevenage Concert Hall, Stevenage, 01438 894722 11 Nov Doom A mask-wearing hip hop maverick, DOOM’s various and ongoing musical escapades include output as alternative alteregos King Geedorah, Metal Fingers and Viktor Vaughan, in addition to co-creations with Madlib (as Madvillain), Danger Mouse (as DangerDOOM), and a cameo on the Gorillaz multi-million selling Demon Days LP. The rapper and producer’s album, Born Like This, is a tour de force of thrillingly intricate, diabolically original songwriting and has been hailed as one of the essential hip hop LPs of recent years. The Forum, Hatfield, 08444 771 000 12 Nov The Jive Romeros Formed over a decade ago, The Jive Romeros combine five professional musicians from across the midlands into a refreshingly upbeat, jump-jive experience of the rock around the clock hey day of 1956.

Plinston, Letchworth, 01462 672003 12 Nov The Blockheads ormed in 1977 to promote Ian Dury’s album New Boots and Panties on the first Stiff Records tour of the UK. Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher still remain from the original band, and the current line-up is augmented

by Gilad Atzmon and Dylan Howe. These legendary funksters will be playing all the old favourites. Hertford Corn Exchange, Hertford, 01992 442992 13 Nov Karine Polwart Trio Scots songwriter Karine Polwart combines the economy and universality of the folk storytelling tradition with a probing intellect and compassionate lyricism. Twice winner of ‘Best Original Song’ and Best Album at BBC Folk Awards, she’s a writer able to combine ancient traditions with sharp contemporary observations and an independent sensibility. Hitchin Folk Club at The Sun Hotel, Hitchin, 01462 812391 13 Nov Nigel Hitchcock Quartet Jazz.

Herts Jazz at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 357117 13 Nov The Brubeck Brothers In the 70s and 80s the three brothers recorded and toured worldwide with their father Dave as “Two Generations of Brubeck” and “The New Brubeck Quartet”. The three brothers come together again to play the music that made Dave Brubeck a revered icon of modern jazz.

Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 894722 15 Nov Glen Miller Tribute Orchestra Terrific night of big band and swing music. Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 01438 894722

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18 Nov Counterfeit Stones Amazing Rolling Stones tribute. Hertford Theatre, Hertford, 01992 531500 20 Nov John Tams & Barry Coope Folk. Hitchin Folk Club at The Sun Hotel, Hitchin, 01462 812391 20 Nov Jean Toussaint Quartet Saxophonist from New York formerly with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers producing joyful and fiery jazz funk. Herts Jazz at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 357117 20 Nov An Evening of Freddie Mercury Tribute. Plinston, Letchworth, 01462 672003 20 Nov Lanterns on the Lake Lanterns on the Lake play a sparkly blend of cinematic post-pop. The Forum, Hatfield, 08444 771 000 23 Nov The Zombies The Zombies had big hits with classic songs including She’s Not There and Time Of The Season. Colin Blunstone’s solo hits include Say You Don’t Mind and Caroline Goodbye, and Rod Argent is famed for solo hits Hold Your Head Up and God Gave Rock & Roll To You. Plinston, Letchworth, 01462 672003 23 Nov Box Fox Durham-based Bob Fox is among the best-loved and hardest working singer / guitarists in Britain. Baldock & Letchworth Folk Club at The Orange Tree, Baldock, 01767 683583 23 Nov Chase & Status Chase (Will) & Status (Saul) have recently been hailed as ‘The most exciting producers in the UK today’. The Forum, Hatfield, 08444 771 000 24 Nov The Beat When The Beat rushed on to the music scene in1979, it was a time of social, political and musical upheaval. Into this storm came The Beat, trying to calm the waters with their simple message of love and unity set to a great dance beat. Along with their contemporaries The Specials, The Selecter, and Madness, The Beat became an overnight sensation and one of the most influential bands of the British ska movement. Rhodes Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 25 Nov Blonde Louis With razor sharp guitar lines, infectiously catchy vocals, meet Blonde Louis, the band conducting pop music’s soundtrack to suburban teenage life. Plinston, Letchworth, 01462 672003 26 Nov Ocean Colour Scene Nineties indie pop band whose sixties retro sound coupled with their obvious individual talents and collective knack of reaching the heart and soul of the nation’s music buying public has certainly paid off. The Forum, Hatfield, 08444 771 000 27 Nov Urban Folk Quartet A unique fusion of Folk and world music which, combined with funky Rock grooves, guarantees a performance full of energy and humour. Hitchin Folk Club at The Sun Hotel, Hitchin, 01462 812391 27 Nov Will Butterworth Trio “A precociously talented young modern jazz pianist who plays with spacious and fractious beauty. A rising Brit Jazz piano star” - Time Out. Herts Jazz at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 357117

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1 - 28 NOVEMBER DAVE McKEAN: A RETROSPECTIVE Dave Mckean is a household name to avant garde comic and graphic novel readers. His work in the genre has received wide international acclaim - attracting awards from the UK, the United States and Europe - and his distinctive graphic styles in record and CD covers, posters, and book design have become bench-marks of twenty-first century graphic design for many young aspiring artists. This touring exhibition has been designed to show not only a concise but representative selection of McKean’s exceptional oeuvre, but also to demonstrate something of the changes that are influencing illustration and graphic design today. Bishop’s Stortford Museum 30 Nov Tam Lin & Friends Folk.

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ART & EXHIBITIONS 1 - 4 NOV Paul Stillwell Originally from Luton and now living in Poole, Paul’s talent is credited by A-list stars including Dustom Hoffman, Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Jennifer Lopez, Cheryl Cole, Beyonce, Roger Moore, Pamela Anderson, Katherine Jenkins (shown left) and many more. Paul uniquely creates stunning portraits then documents the stars signing them. His collection is rare and valuable as well as beautiful to look at. B Gallery Arts Centre, Market Square, Toddington (01525 87770) 1 - 6 Nov Personal Tempest Based on Thomas Bernhard’s book Amras and Emily Brontë’s novel Wuthering Heights, Personal Tempest explores how our inner state of mind can be affected by natural phenomena, and how at times these effects can develop into a “personal tempest” – a “storm” of confused, eerie and uncomfortable feelings. Mirrored in imaginary accounts and personal testimony, Personal Tempest investigates this romantic motif through paintings, drawings, video installations, and photographs. Museum of St Albans, St Albans, 01727 819340 1 - 6 Nov The Secret World of Museum Science From feather forensics to digging up dodos, discover what goes on behind the scenes in our amazing bird research collections in this fascinating exhibition. Explore the way in which long-dead Museum specimens can spark brand new discoveries and be surprised by our scientists and their stories.The exhibition showcases some rarely seen specimens from the world-class bird collection cared for at Tring and explains their importance to the scientific community. Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring, 020 7942 6171

1 - 11 Nov Dave Lowther: Storm on the Island, and related works A series of paintings freely based on Storm on the Island by Seamus Heaney. Dave Lowther trained at Luton, Nottingham and Goldsmiths Colleges of Art and taught art in Bedfordshire for 25 years. He took early retirement from teaching in 2002 and has spent most of the time since then painting. He has exhibited widely. Letchworth Arts Centre, Letchworth, 01462 670788 1 - 30 Nov Sanaa Mufti: Boundaries A recent graduate from the University of Hertfordshire with an MA in Applied Arts Practice, Sanaa Mufti specialises in making decorative tiles inspired by Islamic patterns. Letchworth Arts Centre, Letchworth, 01462 670788 1 - 26 Nov Martin Meyrick: Bits in Pieces An ongoing project by the Yorkshire photographer, combining travel, architecture, landscape and reportage in varying degrees.

Constructed from between 100 and 500+ individual photographs which are physically arranged to create the final work, the completed montage is then copied back into camera and readied for printing. With a deferential nod to the inspiration drawn from David Hockneys’ ‘joiners’ in the mid eighties and many potential locations still to be explored, Martin continues to work and experiment with the montage technique. Hertford Theatre, Hertford, 01992 531500 1 - 28 Nov Dave Mckean: A Retrospective See panel. Bishop’s Stortford Museum, Bishop’s Stortford, 01279 651746 25 Nov - 28 Jan Lyndall Phelps: Softkill Softkill investigates the relationships between two seemingly disparate areas: natural history and the military. The exhibition is an exploration of radar technology and its ability to identify a target, along with the countermeasures deployed to protect that target. The exhibition presents a range of hand-made radar

countermeasures capable of creating false echoes on the radar unit that, in theory could prevent foxes, grey squirrels, birds of prey, crows and magpies from being detected. The countermeasures will be juxtaposed with taxidermy specimens in order to create a surreal diorama; merging fact with fiction, the bizarre with the real. The installation will also include photography, moving image and sound recordings of various species. Art & Design Gallery, Hatfield, 01707 281127

SPECIAL EVENTS 4 Nov Little Hadham Antiques Fair Large funsraising display by Creation Fireworks for Sue Ryder Care at St John’s Hospice. Gates open 6pm, fireworks 7.30pm. Biggleswade Football Club, Langford Road, Biggleswade, 01767 641044 5 Nov Firework Display Large display.

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5 - 6 Nov Albury Art & Craft Show Local art and craft people exhibiting Christmas Gift Ideas to raise funds for Isabel Hospice & St Elizabeths. 11am-4pm. Albury Village Hall, Albury, 01279 771999 6 Nov Fireworks Display at Butterfly World Big display with BBQ, Hog Roast, and more. Butterfly World, Chiswell Green, 01727 869203 6 Nov Dolls House & Miniatures Fair Established organisers of Dolls Houses and Miniatures Fairs, Dolly’s Daydreams, are celebrating their fair’s 20th year. From 10.30am.

Plinston, Letchworth, 01462 672003 6 Nov Hanbury Manor Christmas Fair “In aid of Isabel Hospice. To be held in the Garden Court, go along and purchase your Christmas gifts and crafts early.” Hanbury Manor, Ware, 01279 755320 13 Nov Little Hadham Antiques Fair 9.30am-4pm. Little Hadham Village Hall, Little Hadham.

14 Nov - 22 Dec Craft Fair Featuring a wide range of different crafts, including many exhibitors not previously seen locally. Special late night shopping evening November 24, from 6-8pm. A wonderful opportunity to start your Christmas shopping in a festive atmosphere.

Letchworth Arts Centre, Letchworth, 01462 670788 19 Nov East Herts Eco Filmfest Enjoy a day of inspiring films and workshops that are guaranteed to stir your heart and bring our planet to life. The Eco Filmfest’s family friendly programme includes new, award-winning features, short documentaries and magical animations, all with an environmental theme.

Hertford Theatre, Hertford, 01992 531500 19 - 20 Nov Knebworth Christmas Fair A wide range of Christmas Crafts and Gifts as well as a wonderful selection of food and drinks for the festive season. In addition there will be Santa’s Grotto complete with reindeer and owls for the children. 10am-4pm.

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Hertford & Ware

Hertford is a picturesque and fascinating town packed with history, wonderful old buildings and a wide range of shops.

It has a castle with a public park, the oldest Quaker meeting house in the world, a theatre/concert hall and a canal offering superb walks and an ideal spot to sit and watch the world go by on a warm spring day.

Sele Mill was one of the first paper-making mills in the country and the imposing buildings still remain, converted into housing.

Good transport links helped the malting and brewery trade to grow and Hertford is still home to beer makers McMullens, founded in 1827.

Their Hertford branch of Baroosh, in Fore Street, makes an ideal starting point before looking round the town or a pit stop during your visit. Nearby, is the more traditional Salisbury Arms which dates from 1570 and boasts the finest pargeting (elaborate raised plasterwork) in the county. Another McMullen establishment, it was once used as a court and was a Royalist stronghold during the Civil War. Hertford is also home to several real ale pubs

including the White Horse in Castle Street and the Old Cross Tavern in St Andrews Street.

Historians will also delight in looking across at the Shire Hall, designed by Robert Adam, where tradition has it that Elizabeth Bennett first met Darcy at a ball, in the novel Pride and Prejudice.

In the attractive Castle grounds, which plays host to several family focussed events through the year, you can see the 1170s postern gate set into the old castle walls as well as the Saxon motte. But while Hertford offers a fascinating insight into the past, it is also a thriving market town with a wide range of independent shops such as Botsfords’ Ironmongery and Harts of Hertford Haberdashery where you could buy a single button should you wish to.

The Charter market is out in force every Saturday and the farmers’ market comes to town every second Saturday in the month. St Andrew’s Street is known as the Quality Street. Full of individual shops that will tempt you with antique finds, art materials, trendy clothes for both adults and children, designer jewellery and more.

Ware, 20 miles from London, is an attractive market town set on a navigable section of the River Lea with a mix of ancient and modern streets and surrounded by open countryside and villages.

The town is home to many small businesses as well as large science-based industries - its main employer in GlaxoSmithKline - nine churches and eleven schools. The malting industry dominated the life in Ware from the 17th century. The town’s 600 year malting history came to an end in 1994 when the last working malting closed, but many former malthouses, converted to other uses, can still be seen. The River Lea no longer carries commercial barges but is well used by pleasure boats and is popular with anglers.

Not to be missed it the Ware Dickensian Evening on Friday 2 December, which promises to be the biggest and best yet.

Several town centre roads will be closed to give way to a funfair, stalls and entertainment from 6-10pm. The main celebrations will begin at 7pm when the Mayor turns on the lights on the mighty horse-chestnut in Tudor Square to the accompaniment of carols. Tudor Square will be filled with Christmas music, stalls and there will be craft markets in Place House, Bluecoat Yard, and the Drill Hall, Amwell End, and a Hertfordshire Country market of produce and food in the Priory. Many of the town’s shops will also be open late for the evening. For more information go to www.dickensian.org.uk

Hertford Theatre’s traditional family pantomime is a spectacular blend of new and old, full of hilarious and spooky characters, tons of music, loads of dancing and a lamp-full of laughs. So join the fun at Twankeys – the best nightclub in Old Peking! - as Aladdin is tempted by Abanazaar to riches beyond his wildest dreams and ends up on an adventure that takes him into a world of magic, mirth and mayhem. Aladdin runs from 9th December to 1st January. Call the Box Office for tickets on 01992 531500 or go to www.hertfordtheatre.com Hertford residents and visitors are set to enjoy Hertford’s annual Christmas Gala in the town centre on Friday 25th November between 4 and 7pm, which is being organised by Hertford Town Council. There will be a variety of seasonal entertainment, a Festive market, late night shopping, the switching on of the Christmas Lights and music from local radio station Jack FM. Local school bands and choirs and performers from Top Hat Stage School will be on hand to get everybody in the festive spirit. Characters from Hertford Theatre’s two pantomimes will be performing in Salisbury Square and, once again, Santa will be in the White Hart to find out what children will be adding to their Christmas lists this year.

Many shops in Hertford Town Centre will be open late until 7pm and there will be a Festive Food and Craft street market in Market Place between 4.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. The Christmas Lights will be switched on at 5.00 p.m by the Mayor.

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Olney

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Olney is a beautiful Buckinghamshire market town famous for its Shrove Tuesday Pancake Race, its links with the author of the hymn 'Amazing Grace', John Newton, and the many historic buildings, independent shops and a wide selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants.

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An independent clothes boutique owned by image consultant, Kathy Danskin. The clothes and accessories at Wardrobe are stylish, feminine and individual and a large selection from Belgian range ‘Mais il est ou le soleil?’ among many other stylish labels.

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Dickens of a Christmas Olney's annual Dickensian fair on Sunday 4 December, is full of traditional festive pleasures.

Traders dressed in Victorian clothes fill the market and parts of the High Street with stalls offering everything from gifts, holly wreaths and wrapping to delicious mulled wine, hot chocolate and turkey rolls.

Visitors can take a ride in a carriage or vintage bus, visit Father Christmas in his grotto, pet the reindeer and meet birds of prey. There are brass bands, street entertainers, fairground rides and three indoor craft fairs.

Every year the event grows in popularity, so organisers have come up with a park and ride system to avoid queues and frustration. The many shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants will be open so you are sure of a great day out. Join in the fun from 10am to 4pm.

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01234 711118 Donzella Popular traditional Italian restaurant. 01234 713179 Olney Wine Bar & Restaurant Renowned for offering both a party atmosphere, and quiet, sophisticated dining, depending upon when you choose to visit, in relaxed and elegant surroundings. 01234 711112 Markets Olney's weekly market is on Thursday's in the Market Place.

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Castle Ashby Rural Shopping Yard

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The picturesque village of Castle Ashby offers you the unique combination of peaceful, easy rural shopping and walking in the gardens of a stately home.

Explore the tranquil gardens and relax over a morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea. Browse around the interesting variety of shops in the old converted farm buildings where you will find special gifts and crafts for any occasion.

Bella Donna Health and beauty clinic

Offering a complete range of beauty treatments, manicures, pedicures, spray tan, body wraps, anti-aging facials, holistic facials and bridal make-up packages.

Holistic therapies include reflexology, Indian head massage, reiki, hot stones, aromatherapy massage and Hopi ear candles.

(01604 696922) www.belladonnabeauty.com Mr B’s Traditional Sweets

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Carefully handpicked and hard to find sweets and gifts and award winning chocolates, fudge and pate de fruits. (01604 696675) www.mrbssweets.co.uk

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Ladies’ fashions, knitwear and accessories. A wide range of unusual gifts, jewellery and greeting cards.

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Beautiful wood furniture in solid oak, Indian Sheesham and rustic pine including dining room and bedroom furniture. Terrigena also stock the largest range of Venetian carnival party masks in the UK. Detailed catalogues and online shopping available on their website. (01604 696030) www.terrigena-direct.co.uk The Dress Agency Here you’ll find some amazing autumn/winter clothing in stock including labels such as Nicole Fahri, Save the Queen, Temperley London, Bernshaw and many, many more. If you are thinking about Christmas parties too, look no further, we have beautiful evening dresses and party outfits. (01604 696972) Limeblue A collection of fine leather handbags, work bags, travel

Rags Boutique A family run boutique which has been trading for over 20 years, specialising in French and Italian clothing for woman of all ages. Stock is constantly changing, feel free to browse. (07714336242) The Larder

Jean Sheppard, Prescott, and many others, at very affordable prices. Commission work undertaken. Cullen’s also provide decorative furnishings for the home, antiques, objets d’art, and unique gifts for all occasions that range from Victorian Davenport chinaware to silk roses.

(01604 696787) The Gun Cupboard & Country Clothing Ltd A shooting and country store that supplies a quality selection of clothing and accessories for all country pursuits.

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Biggleswade 5 Nov This fantastic display includes 2 hours of live music with a spectacular firework finish. Mansion House, Old Warden Park.

Dunstable 4 Nov It all starts at 6.30pm. Creasy Park Community Football Centre.

Kimbolton 2 Nov One of the biggest firework displays to music in Europe. Funfair, Heart FM, bar, and more, all in front of Kimbolton Castle. Kimbolton Castle.

Colchester 5 Nov Massive display and bonfire. Castle Park.

Waltham Abbey 5 & 6 Nov Display, funfair and live music.

Royal Gunpowder Mills.

Maldon 5 Nov Large display and lots going on. Promenade Park.

Long Melford 5 Nov Long Melford’s annual Big Night Out has a giant bonfire and spectacular display. Melford Hall Park.

Norwich 5 Nov Two amazing firework shows, bonfires, funfair, burning of the Guy and music with the HEART 102.4 Soundstage.

Earlham Park.

Brentwood 5 Nov Childrens display, full display and funfair.

Brentwood Centre.

Billericay 5 Nov Massive display, Heart FM roadshow, funfair and

more. Lake Meadows Park.

Cambridge 5 Nov Big display and bonfire, plus family fun fair.

Midsummer Common.

Chelmsford 5 Nov Fairground rides and music from Heart FM. Admirals Park.

Stowmarket 5 Nov Fireworks, bonfire, traction engines, Old Tyme Amusements. Museum of East Anglian Life.

South Woodham Ferrers 5 Nov Live music, fairground, beer tent and more. Marsh Farm.

Tower Heist A group of hard working guys fall victim to a wealthy business man's Ponzi scheme, so they conspire to rob his high-rise residence. Comedy with an all-star cast including Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck and Matthew Broderick. Weds 2nd.

Straw Dogs A remake of the controversially violent 1971 movie starring James Marsden, Kate Bosworth and James Woods. A married couple relocate to the deep South where a brewing conflict with locals becomes a threat to them both. Fri 4th

Dream House Thriller starring Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz and Naomi Watts.

Soon after moving into their seemingly idyllic new home, a family learns of a brutal crime committed against former residents of the dwelling. Fri 25th

Trespass As they're held for ransom, a husband and wife's predicament grows more dire amid the discovery of betrayal and deception. Thriller starring Nicolas Cage and Nicole Kidman. Fri 11th For more displays go to our county what’s on pages or visit www.eastevents.co.uk

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Fuel consumption figures for the Saab 9-5 MY12 SportWagon range in mpg (litres/100km): Combined 28.0–58.9 (10.1–4.8). CO2 emissions 238–128g/km. Full fuel economy and CO emissions data is subject to European type approval and may be subject to change.

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Cambridge Saab

D Salmon Colchester

Thurlow Nunn Norwich

www.cambridgesaab.co.uk 01223 873660

www.dsalmoncars.co.uk 01206 715200

www.thurlownunnsaab.co.uk 01603 252900

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Marshall of Peterborough

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