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INTERVIEW The Kaiser Chiefs head to Newmarket

Make the most of where you live

Father’s Day gift ideas

Put the Kettle On !

The Region’s Best Afternoon Tea

Food Glorious Food

• Restaurant Openings

• Your Guide To The Norfolk Food & Drink Fest

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Since I’m a sun-lover through and through this issue is one of my favourites. Spring is almost over and there is the exciting anticipation of what summer will bring. With this in mind, we’ve created a special ‘Summer in the City’ feature packed with places to visit and fun things to do over the next few months – get your diary ready! We like to listen to our readers and as a result from your comments online, we’ve added two additional monthly sections and some new regular features. The foodies among you will love our Food and Drink section, while Little East focuses on events and news for families with young children. Elsewhere, we caught up with Indie Rockers the Kaiser Chiefs ahead of their Newmarket Nights performance, put together a handy guide for afternoon tea and have lots of inspiration for Father’s Day gifts and days out from page 27. This month we’re also offering the chance to win tickets to see Tom Odell perform at Forest Live on 5 July. For your chance to win visit www.eastlife.co.uk or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eastlifemag

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CONTENTS JUNE w

FEATURES

NEWS 11

AROUND THE REGION - news & events

LIFESTYLE 27 33

FATHER’S DAY- fun days out & gift ideas TOP 5 - water experiences around the region

FOOD & DRINK 43 48

TASTY PICKS - restaurant openings and reviews FESTIVAL FEVER - your guide to the Norfolk Food & Drink Festival

LITTLE EAST

CELEBRITY INTERVIEW

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FAMILY FUN - children friendly festivals CHILDCARE - the latest news on benefits

FASHION

The Kaiser Chiefs

RACEDAY- must-have raceday dresses

VINTAGE VISION - how to create a vintage look

67 69 73 77

INTERIORS - summer shades

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ARTS COLUMN - Collette Hoefkens

NEWS - the latest news and events

87 95 109

NORFOLK - listings and Norwich

WEDDINGS HOME & GARDEN

GARDENS - Moroccon accessories PROPERTY - why are we renting? PROPERTY - mortgage advice

ARTS ARTS NEWS - the latest gallery news

AFTERNOON TEA Quirky and classic tea rooms

HEALTH AREA FOCUS CAMBS - what’s on, Cambridge and Ely ESSEX- things to do, Chelmsford and Colchester

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BEDS, BUCKS & HERTS - events and the latest news from St Albans and Hitchin

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SUFFOLK - theatre listings and a on focus Ipswich

SUMMER IN THE CITY SPECIAL A guide to city events, festivals and activities this summer

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LINCOLN - explore the city THE SOCIAL SCENE - your comments and pictures eastlife.co.uk | 7

W&M SMITH

The summer season is nearly upon us. Thank goodness I can hear you saying!! But do not blink because autumn and winter will appear again before you know it. With the sunny days and light evenings and more time spent in the garden, W & M Smith have increased their ranges of garden decor. Rustic urns, bird baths, bird feeders, ceramic pots and troughs, key keeps, boot pulls, and as per usual the list of new stock just arrived at The Pightle Barn is endless. Now back in stock is one particular item which sold out almost as soon as it was put on the shelves was a glass juice canister with a tap to dispense that ice cold Pimms!! To go with this we have glasses with a screw lid and a straw so that no unwelcome little visitors will end up in your drink. So come along soon if you want to get one as we do not envisage them being here for long. What also seems to arrive with the warm evenings are those really annoying midges but you will find citronella in various guises to keep them at bay, as well as a choice of wasp traps. For the avid nature watchers we have Bee Houses in the shape of a hive, and a Bee Observation House, as well as an Insect Hotel.

Weddings are still popular in the summer season. So if you are stuck for that finishing touch to your top table, or centre pieces, for instance birdcages, glass vases, candles, mirrors or metal buckets or maybe something you have not even thought of yet, then come and see what W & M Smith have. We are sure you will be very surprised how much stock we have managed to cram on the shelves. If we have not got it, we will do our utmost to source it for you. Although the cup cake craze seems to have calmed down of late, there does seem to be a rise in celebration cakes of all shapes and sizes. The Cake Decorating Room has cake boards from as small as 2â&#x20AC;? to as large as 20â&#x20AC;? in both round and square with a range of oblong, heart, hexagonal, oval and petal shape boards as well. Renshaw Icing in over 20 colours and the Sugarflair Paste in 70 colours are held in stock along with various tools and Sugar craft accessories. If you are now curious about what else you will find in this quiet corner of Middlewood Green do please come along. We will look forward to seeing you soon.

For all those special occasions in your life...

Visit our showroom for your floral artistry and craft needs. Pightle Barn, Blacksmiths Lane, Middlewood Green, Stowmarket IP14 5EU

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Open Monday & Thursday 10am - 7pm; Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10am - 5pm.

Also selected Saturdays and Sundays 10 - 4 (please call to check)

www.wandmsmith.co.uk Tel: 01449 711014 Fax: 01449 711815

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Located on the Norfolk coast, Potters Resort offers inclusive One Night Specials and is the perfect location if you’re looking for a great night out this Autumn. All breaks include a five course dinner served with selected wines, fabulous evening entertainment in our state-of-the-art Atlas Theatre, overnight accommodation, midnight dish and breakfast the following morning. Plus, you can book any of your ‘JUST ANNOUNCED’ Autumn One Night Specials, at exclusive prices before anyone else… unlimiteD love one night sPeCial

What is included in your Break? dInnEr and FuLL BrEAkFAST served in our garden or gallery restaurant

late night EnTErTAInmEnT in our state-of-the-art ATLAS ThEATrE sPorts and leisure faCilities available inCluding gym and SWImmIng PooLS Comfortable AccommodATIon

SELEcTEd WInE with your evening meal drInkS IncLuSIvE from 6Pm until Close of bars

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sun 06 sept | 1 night | a five course dinner with selected wines included is the start of a great night featuring syd lawrence orchestra and their tribute to classic soul ballads.

Drinks inClusive* Party night ft. the rollin’ Clones sun 20 sept | 1 night |

a great drinks inclusive* night featuring the ultimate tribute band - the rollin’ clones. includes five course dinner with selected wines.

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sun 18 oct | 1 night | Featuring the rising stars of Ballroom and latin, plus a few special surprise guests from the world of dance too! includes five course dinner served with selected wines.

These nights are popular and will sell fast. To book your One Night Special call: 0333 Quote ‘EASTLIFE’ at time of booking.

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Terms and conditions apply. For full terms and conditions go to www.pottersholidays.com or see our brochure. ‘EASTLIFE’ must be quoted at time of booking. All prices shown are based on Bungalow accommodation and are per person. Bungalow Plus and Hotel Supplements apply. This offer is for new bookings only. Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or discount. Potters Leisure Ltd reserves the right to withdraw or change offers at any time and without prior notice. All entertainment is contracted in good faith, Potters reserves the right to make changes to the schedules at anytime without prior notice. *Drinks inclusive from 6pm to close of bars. Exclusions apply.

AROUND THE REGION

Around the Region Latest News from

WIN TICKETS TO SEE TOM ODELL

astlife have partnered with Forest Live to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Tom Odell live on Sunday 5 July at Thetford Forest. Tom Odell’s platinum-selling debut album ‘Long Way Down’ shot straight to number one. Chosen to perform the soundtrack to John Lewis Christmas advert, the 24-year-old added his spine-tingling vocals to a cover of John Lennon’s classic ‘Real Love’, generating millions of YouTube views. Forest Live is an independent programme organised by the Forestry Commission to bring forests to new audiences. Income generated from ticket sales is spent on protecting, improving and expanding England’s forests and woodlands and increasing their value to people and wildlife. With everything required for a great night out, including full catering and bar facilities, the gigs are renowned for their relaxed atmosphere. As part of Forest Live Tom Odell with special guest, Rae Morris, will be appearing in this region in Thetford Forest, near Brandon, Suffolk on Sunday 5 July. For tickets and further info call the box office tel 03000 680400 or buy online at www.forestry.gov.uk/music. In our competition to stand the chance of winning a pair of tickets to this fantastic concert just tell us… ’Which John Lennon song did Tom Odell cover for the John Lewis Christmas advert?’ Visit www.eastlife.co.uk and Facebook/eastlifemag to enter.

Audley End in Bloom

ake a step through the garden gate at Audley End House and Gardens as the estate comes to life this summer on Sunday 14 June, 11am to 5pm. Join the garden team for the day and explore the wonders of the Great British garden with workshops led by expert team members. There’ll be music and cream teas aplenty, as well as crafts for the kids. If you’re a keen gardener and a have a burning question, you’ll have the opportunity to ask the team at the special Gardeners Question Time. Throughout the day there will be local specialist nurseries offering wonderful selection of plants to buy, children’s activities including garden trail, seed sowing with the garden team and much more and you’ll be able to pick up tips from the expert staff and Essex Plant Heritage Group. Music will be courtesy of Saffron Walden County High School Jazz Band and Saxophone Quartet and folk musicians ‘One Field Away’ will also perform. Tours and talks throughout the day include a garden tour at 11am and 3pm, the Organic Kitchen Garden at noon, question time at 1pm, Sweet Peas at 2pm and Pelargonium’s in the Show House at 3pm. Entry for member is free, non-member adults £16, child £9.60 Audley End House and Gardens, Off London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4JF www.english-heritage.org.uk/audley

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‘EUROVISION’ REVISITED

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF EUROVISION

16 AUGUST 2015 AT SHUTTLEWORTH Old Warden Aerodrome, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP FEATURING THE ORIGINAL RECORDING ARTISTS: Bobby G’s Bucks Fizz

Brotherhood of Man

TRIBUTES TO: Abba The Shadows

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Please note: These acts are tributes performing classic hits, not the actual group or performer. Disclaimer - All information is accurate at time of publishing. Any act advertised is not guaranteed, as event is subject to weather and conditions beyond our control.

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AROUND THE REGION Dino Adventure at Knebworth House

ead down to Knebworth House on Sunday 28 June for a great family day-out. Experience the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs at Knebworth House Dino Adventure with amazing hands-on Dino Animal Encounters throughout the day. Aspiring palaeontologists and brave explorers can conquer the special dinosaur trail, travelling back in time to face the 72 life-sized dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Amongst the trees you might even spot triceratops having a snack, a longnecked giant reaching up for a leaf or maybe even the ultimate predator, T-Rex.

Celebrating 25 Years of Steam

ure Valley will celebrate 25 years with special events from 10 – 12 July.

To celebrate this milestone the Railway will hold its Steam Back in Time event on Friday 10 July. This event will see the return to Norfolk of Winston Churchill from the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, the locomotive, which hauled the very first train. All passengers on this day only will travel at the same fares as when the Railway first opened in 1990 (Adults £5.50, Juniors £3.95 and Under 5’s Free).

The Ventura Wildlife Rangers will help you hunt for hidden fossils at the Dino-Dig Paleontological Site. Using specialist tools, they will show you the techniques required to make the greatest finds. There will also be some dinosaur artefacts as well as many stunning dinosaur models.

The celebrations will continue over the weekend of 11 - 12 July with a Steam Gala including two engines visiting from the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway in Kent. In addition to Winston Churchill, Green Goddess will also make a return to Norfolk. It will be hauling trains alongside the home fleet of Bure Valley Railway engines with an intensive service in operation on both days.

Admission price includes access to Knebworth Gardens, Dinosaur Trail, Park and Adventure Playground. Save 10% by booking admission tickets online. www.knebworthhouse.com

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW Tel: 01263 733858 www.bvrw.co.uk

Flying Legends Air Show at IWM Duxford

he Flying Legends Air Show famous for its presentations of historic piston engined aircraft in rare combinations and remarkable flying displays will take place Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July at IWM Duxford. Complementing the ‘wow!’ factor in the air is the authentic 1940s atmosphere that can be experienced across the museum. The flying display promises an unmissable fusion of power, sound, excitement and nostalgia as iconic pistonengined aircraft from across the globe perform their breathtaking flights over IWM Duxford’s historic airfield. The balbo, a massed-formation finale, featuring many of the aircraft which have taken part in the stunning flying display, is unique to the Flying Legends Air Show and a world-renowned spectacle.

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AROUND THE REGION Sopwell House wins ‘The Tourism Award’ at the 2015 Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards

opwell House, Herts, has been announced as the winner of ‘The Tourism Award’ at the 2015 Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards; organised by the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce. Held last month as an exclusive black tie ceremony at the Porsche Centre in Hatfield, the awards evening attracted an audience of over 350 influential business men and women from all over the county, in celebration of outstanding performance and business excellence. Sopwell House, who have shown a continuing commitment to developing both its facilities and customer service were praised for a transformation in both image and offering, through strategic investment. The judges were impressed with the team’s dedication to visitor satisfaction, acknowledging its “clear commitment and focus on team development”. As winners it has been rewarded with recognition within the county as a trusted name within the tourism sector. Win a BuMBLE CAMPERS weekend rental

Free skating event in Hitchin

he Hitchin Skate Jam is a free event taking place Saturday 4 July.

Suitable to all ages and abilities - old, young, pro or new to the sport, it’s an opportunity to have a go at skating or watch and take in the relaxed vibes alongside the River in the Churchyard. King Ramps will be supplying the 5ft mini ramp for visitors to enjoy, and there will be food, drink and entertainment throughout the day. The event is the first of its kind in Hitchin and is a great excuse to dig out your skateboards and enjoy a fun day out with family and friends. For more events taking place this summer in Hitchin turn to page 131 or visit www.eastlife.co.uk Tech courses for kids and teens in Cambridge

or the first time tech courses by Fire Tech Camp will be held in Cambridge, following successful camps in London, Bristol, Manchester and Brighton in 2014. With the school holidays rapidly approaching, it’s a chance to give your kids a head start with a tech course. Hosted by Fire Tech Camp, the course allows for children and teens aged nine to 17, to have fun with technology and with key future tech skills.

umble Campers are offering Eastlife readers the chance to win a weekend campervan rental.

Complete with everything you need for a weekend away, rentals are great for festivals, roadtrips, adventures and of course exploring the beautiful sights of the East of England. To enter simply visit the website at www.bumblecampers.com/eastlife. Entries will be entered into a prize draw and the winner will be announced 20 June. Competition closes 15 June 2015.

Fire Tech Camp offers a number of one day and week-long courses throughout the summer holidays including courses focussing on robotics, video game design, mobile app design, web development, and Java and Python programming among others. The courses will take place at Hills Road, Sixth Form College in Cambridge between 3 - 14 August and cost £400. www.firetechcamp.com.

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Shuttleworth is home to th e Collection of historic air craft, vintage vehicles and motorcycles, and a 19th-C entury Swiss Garden

5 July - Military Pageant Airshow

18 July - Best of British Airshow

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Old Warden Aerodrome, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP

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Aperformance on 31 July, we caught up head of their Newmarket Nights

with indie rock group the Kaiser Chiefs to discuss how the band has changed since former member Nick Hodgson parted, The Voice and of course, Newmarket!

With a number one album and the Arena tour you’ve just finished, does it seem like the band is in a better place after all the doubt that surrounded you when Nick left? Ricky: Are we in a better place? Simon: Yes is the answer. I think the Arena tour, just really felt like we done what we wanted to do, which was just sort of put ourselves back on course as I think we sort of definitely meandered around a bit around the fourth album. Also with Nick leaving and with various other things I think we lost our way a little bit. The Arena tour was ours. We used to always do Arena tours and then we stopped, and then we did one again and it was like ‘yes, we’re back!’ Q: With Nick leaving, and he was widely kind of credited as being one of the main songwriters, has your confidence come back as a band with this past year with the fact that the album that you guys wrote went to number one? Ricky: It was a new kind of confidence because we never, individually and together as the four remaining members, had that kind of confidence in the fact we could do it. Q: Do you think as a result of you being on The 24| eastlife.co.uk

Voice, it has opened the band up to a lot more of a mainstream kind of audience. Would that be something that you’ve noticed perhaps on this tour? Ricky: Well no, because when we first started we were allowed to go on other TV shows because there was a lot more TV to go on. So when we went on Ant & Decs Saturday Night Takeway and played, it opened us up to a bigger fan base. And when we were on SM:TV and on Top of the Pops every other week, it was the same thing. But nowadays, there isn’t as much that boys with beards and guitars are allowed to go on. Simon: I think we’ve always had quite a wide fan base of like from kids to pensioners, mums and dads, teenagers, everyone. I think we’ve always had that at all of our shows and we always like that we’ve had that at our shows. Q: So then, Simon, is there any advice that gets put in to Ricky on The Voice? Ricky: Not at all but, in what world would they? Do you know what I mean, because it has all happened. I recorded it all, most of it, in October. I’ve got three live shows left and at the moment. I’m just going in and I’m concentrating on making them the best they can be and hopefully winning it because I’ve got a bit of an ego when it comes to not wanting to lose. I don’t want to be there on the final night and then they anounce the winner and then me have to watch Will.i.am, Tom or Rita get up there and have confetti fall on them. I want it to be me! COMING TO THE RACECOURSE Q: You’ve done some racecourse shows before, do they differ much from your normal kind of tours?

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Simon: They are different, but that’s not to say its bad different, just different different. There’s only us that’s the thing. So there’s racing and drinking, and everyone’s quite dressed up and they’re all on a big night out and it’s all very good. But there’s no support band, it’s just sort of, we’re kind of the main event I guess, which is nice.

Simon: Not every single one but most of them just go and put a couple things on, see what’s going on, try and win some money because that’s part of the fun. One of our crew guys, it’s his favourite gig of the year because he loves it. He stayed out doing all sorts of things all day, not setting anything up just betting.

Ricky: It’s kinda like a wedding, because you’ve got guys with their ties around their heads going mental. I really enjoy it, it’s a different vibe to anything else we’ve done but we’re coming back to do more so we must enjoy it.

Ricky: Everything becomes very serious about the betting, and like you’re getting paid for the day and you’re in danger of losing it.

Q: Your ticket sales are fantastic… Simon: We got offered ‘do you want to play at York race course’ and we were like kind of, I think we just did it because at that moment we were sort of doing some different things, trying some different things out and so we were like ‘yeah fine, yeah’. I honestly expected it was gonna be like in a marquee, even more like a wedding, so like a thousand people in a marquee or something, it’s gonna be a little affair. And the we got there and it was like 20,000 people in a field! Ricky: It’s like a festival with good toilet facilities and a dress code. It’s got the same vibe, I really like it. Simon: I still think it’s a different kind of audience in a way, where you get people who wouldn’t go to a festival or maybe even a gig but they like our band. And they see it and they go ‘oh, that’s a great day out’ you know, racing and then music.

Q: Have you got any rituals or anything before you go the stage or during the day? Ricky: There’s hundreds of them. We’re all very superstitious but we’re all musicians so we’re all weirdo’s anyway. We usually have a disco before we go on. Simon: Nothing crazy, we just like to be on our own, be just the band, no other strangers. Play some music, get you know, pumped! NEWMARKET Q: Newmarket has got a bit of a catchment area such as Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich and Essex. Have you got any good memories from these places?

Q: Do you catch any of the racing while you are there?

Simon: We did go to Norwich with the Ordinary Boys on the first tour and it was good. We haven’t been there that much, I don’t think we’ve ever been to Ipswich. We played at Cambridge though at the Corn Exchange, that was good. We haven’t been enough, we didn’t go to that area at all in the last tour. So it would be good to go and play to the people, hopefully they’ll all turn out.

Ricky: Ah it’s hilarious, I’m watching this lot all day betting and I don’t bet because I know it would be a problem if I started.

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his Father’s Day, Sunday 21 June, treat Dad to a day out close to home, as local attractions, restaurants and venues hold special events across the area to celebrate all fathers from the big kid dad, through to the foodie dad and nature loving dad. FOR BIG KID DAD Bewilderwood, the curious treehouse adventure in Hoveton, is a great place for any thrill seeking dad. With treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, marsh walks and more, there’s something to keep the whole family happy. This year Bewilderwood is offering Dads the chance to join them for free this Father’s Day (one free per group). There will be a giant Bewilderdad wall where children can be creative and write a Father’s Day message for Dad, for all to see and the opportunity to create a badge for Dad. www.bewilderwood.co.uk If Dad’s feeling brave, why not book him in for the ‘Battlefield Live’ experience at Jimmy’s Farm, a realistic combat experience using the latest infrared weapon technology set deep into the woods. Alternatively, for a more laid back experience, there’s also the chance to tuck into a three course Sunday lunch and all Dads have free entry into the park all day. www.jimmysfarm.com Adrenalin junkie dads and teens in the family will love a trip to Lee Valley White Water Rafting as

they ride the fast and furious Olympic standard competition course. As well as white water rafting, there’s hydro-speeding, similar to body-boarding, or hot dog sessions, held on two person inflatables, a great introduction to kayaking. www.visitleevalley.org.uk Father’s Day celebrations at Fossils Galore take place on Saturday 20 June this year, as Dads get the opportunity to have a go at fossil hunting for free. Come and see new fossils at the centre including the arrival of a woolly rhinoceros skull and take a journey back in time. www.fossilsgalore.com Does Dad fancy himself as a rock god? Well, he might never make it, but he can get close to them at Hatfield House on Saturday 20 June, as Hatfield House holds an evening with Status Quo. Enjoy a concert by this famous band in the majestic setting of Hatfield House. Buy tickets at www.livepromotionsconcerts.co.uk/ hatfield-house This Father’s Day Woburn Abbey will be hosting over 400 classic and collectible vehicles on show at the Bedfordshire Classic Motor Show. Enjoy parades and static displays as well as the now famous ‘Decibel Duel’ where owners compete to find the loudest car of the show. There will also be craft shows and entertainment for children. www.woburnabbey.co.uk eastlife.co.uk | 27

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FOR FOODIE DAD The White Lion Hotel, Aldeburgh is offering traditional Sunday lunch in its newly opened Brasserie Bleue for those celebrating Father’s Day. Enjoy a three course meal with highlights including sirloin beef or pork, as well as fish dishes prepared from the local catch, while looking out onto the seafront. They are also offering an afternoon tea option with a special menu created by the hotel’s award-winning pastry chef, Anmar Odendal, who is currently listed as one of the top 20 wedding cake bakers in the UK. www.whitelion.co.uk Take Dad to Suffolk Food Hall this Father’s Day to either pick up some delicious locally sourced food or alternatively treat him to a special lunch with two courses for £19.95 or three courses for £22.95. www.suffolkfoodhall.co.uk

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Tuck into a traditional roast dinner with Dad at The King Harry St Albans. Fill up on fluffy Yorkshires, tender meats, real roasties and proper gravy. Alternatively, stretch out on the comfy sofas and enjoy the papers and a bloody mary. Boardgames are also available, to add an extra competitive edge to an otherwise laid back day. www.thekingharrystalbans.co.uk D’Arry’s in Cambridge is treating every dad to a free glass of wine or a pint of beer. All you have to do is book a table for dinner to listen to the live music from Stella Hensley and Chris Newman from 7pm till 9pm. www.darrys.co.uk Pop into The Pump Street Bakery in Orford for the Father’s Day Chocolate Tour. For £20 you’ll enjoy a trip through the chocolate making process. Meet the team behind the chocolate creations, find out about the process from bean to bar. Touch raw cocoa beans, see glossy liquid chocolate being conched and of course, taste some. £20 per person www.pumpstreetbakery.com

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Every father booked into Sunday lunch at Elveden Courtyard receives a free glass of wine to accompany their traditional Sunday lunch offering. Tuck into locally sourced and produced products created to use the least food miles possible. www.elvedencourtyard.com

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FOR NATURE LOVING DAD For those who enjoy a stroll through three centuries of landscape design, then why not pop along to Wrest Park in Bedfordshire. From 11am – 4pm they’ll be running Father’s Day Fun and Games. Experience the ultimate challenge in garden games. Take on the might of croquet, battle it out in bowls and defeat your opposition at lawn tennis. Fun for all the family. www.english-heritage.org.uk Abberton Reservoir in Essex is holding a special evening to spend time with dad in the nature reserve. Enjoy a walk around the reservoir followed by campfire cooking, hot chocolate and marshmallow toasting from 5pm – 8.30pm. Booking is essential www.essexwt.org.uk Take Dad to Pensthorpe Natural Park this Father’s Day. A mix of meandering nature trails, beguiling woodland walks and a showcase for British wildlife and nature conservation. Try your hand at ponddipping, wander around the lakes and trails, investigate the projects designed to protect endangered and vulnerable species or just pop into the café and gift shop. www.pensthorpe.com Milton Country Park is a great day out for all the family this Father’s Day. With over two miles of paths around the park along the waterside, it’s a great place to take dad for a bike ride. Pack a picnic and make a day of it. www.miltoncountrypark.org Take nature loving Dad to Flatford in the heart of the beautiful Dedham Vale to experience Constable country. The inspiration for many Constable portraits you’ll enjoy scenery like no other. Take a walk as a family with the dog, or visit many of the National Trust properties en route such as the Boat Building or the Hay Wain. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/flatford Amanda French lives in St Albans and writes the blog www.anoseforfood.com, as well as running her own PR agency www.fab-pr.co.uk working with food and drink clients.

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UFFORD PARK WOODBRIDGE

Father’s Day Lunch Sunday 21st June £16.00 £20.00 for 2 courses

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The Meeting Place Bar For something more casual celebrate with a delicious two course lunch from our ‘Specials Board’ in the bar

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Free basket of balls (with your lunch receipt) for our driving range.

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He may be more likely to lend you a penny or two with a stylish wallet Price: £25 Stockist: Dr. Martens Norwich, 23-25 Castle Street, Norwich

Show him how much you care with coffee! This Phillips Saeco Coffee Machine is perfect for caffeine addicts. Price: £50.99 Stockist: Tesco.com/direct

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ater water everywhere! With warmer days and lighter evenings, it’s the perfect time of year to explore the region’s waterways. We count down our top five… Lee Valley White Water Centre If you’re looking for an adrenalin rush then there is no better place to start than the Lee Valley White Water Centre. You can book for your own white water adventure on the same rapids that challenged the world’s best athletes in the 2012 Olympic Games. The centre also offers kayaking and canoeing for beginners through to more experienced paddlers. Tel: 0845 677 0600 Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN9 1AB

Cruise the River Cam Camboats is a great way of exploring both the River Cam and Great Ouse, from Cambridge to Ely. There are regular timetabled public tours and also private bookings on request. Camboats offer a tour of Cambridge taking you along the river and past the historic college boathouses. They are located close to Jesus Lock during the week and at The Plough at Fen Ditton at weekends. Tel: 07706 734763 Jesus Lock, Cambridge

Suffolk Estuaries Five estuaries break up the Suffolk coastline; Stour, Orwell, Deben, Alde and Blyth. The coast and estuaries of Suffolk provide some of the best leisure sailing on the east coast. Start at Snape Malting where you’ll find Iken Canoe, a canoe and kayak hire centre based on the stunning upper reaches of the Alde estuary. It lies between Snape and Aldeburgh and is terrific for some inland water fun. Tel: 01728 688267 Iken Cliff, Aldeburgh

Paddle Boarding on the Broads There’s plenty of ways to enjoy the beautiful Broads, but why not try the latest water craze paddle boarding? A concept that has only recently started to take off in the UK, it is a fun and easy way to take to the water. You’ll find a number of companies offering lessons and equipment hire along the Broads such as Hunstanton Watersports, who offer a two hour lesson for just £25. Tel: 01485 534455 8 Southend Road Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5AW

Outdoor Swimming Pools You might be surprised to know Bedfordshire is home to a number of outdoor pools. Check out The Oasis Paradise Pool in Bedford. The tropical themed leisure centre caters for inside and outside water fun and is a must for all the family. In the village of Woburn you’ll find Woburn Swimming Pool, an outdoor heated lido set in beautiful surroundings. It’s a cherished part of the village and an ideal inexpensive fun day out. Tel: 01525 290611 Tel: 01234 272100

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s a nation of tea drinkers it’s no surprise that the phenomenon of afternoon tea remains firmly in vogue – there’s even a whole week dedicated to the classic British tradition in August (10-16 Aug 2015). Throughout the region you’ll find plenty of places where you can indulge in a delicious afternoon tea. However, if you’ve had your fill of smoked salmon sandwiches & Earl Grey, fear not, there’s a number of venues that are adding a creative twist to the classic. We travelled the region to find the best culinary experiences, which are going beyond tea and cake... Afternoon Tea on the River Enjoy an afternoon in a style and pace of a bygone era with a relaxing river cruise, including a Suffolk High Tea, on the sailing barge Victor. From her berth adjacent to the Old Custom House on Ipswich Waterfront, Victor sails the beautiful River Orwell, with areas of outstanding beauty and wildlife. High tea, including freshly baked scones, clotted cream, jam, a selection of sandwiches, tea and coffee, is included on her Wednesday and Sunday afternoon cruises – sailing at 1.30pm and returning at 5pm – throughout the summer. Price: £35 per person (10% discount for bookings of four or more) Tel: 01473 258070 Cakes and Constable Taking place in Ipswich is Constable and his Contemporaries – a special guided walk looking at Suffolk artist John Constable, which has been organised to coincide with “Aspire – the Year of John Constable” exhibition of some of Constable’s finest works at Christchurch Mansion. Visitors can discover his works and the Thomas Gainsborough’s connection with the town before sitting down for afternoon tea at Christchurch Mansion. Price: £8 per person Tel: 01473 258070 Ipswich TIC, St Stephen’s Lane, Ipswich IP11DP 36 | eastlife.co.uk

Emperor Swan Afternoon Tea The iconic 15th century Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa in Suffolk’s countryside, has brought a new dimension to the British tradition of afternoon tea with its indulgent Emperor Swan Afternoon Tea. Along with other Swan tea menus, it’s served on delicate, antique porcelain in front of a roaring log fire bringing people together for a refined, convivial occasion, just like in times gone by. The Emperor Swan Afternoon Tea begins with a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches. Home-baked fruit and apple and walnut scones follow with local preserves, butter and clotted cream plus a selection of three delicate pastries and cakes. You can also choose from eight loose leaf and fruit teas. Price: £21.95 per person Tel: 01787 247477 High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk CO10 9QA Perfect for anytime of year With dining options suitable for all weather conditons it’s no surprise that Hotel Felix has established itself as one of the most popular places for afternoon tea in Cambridge. Visitors can choose to dine in the light and airy orangery, al fresco on the terrace or in colder months by a roaring fire. Sandwiches include both classic fillings and the more unusual sea trout with dill crème fraîche. Cakes and scones are just as mouth-watering with sweet and savory choices on the menu. Price: £17.50 per person Tel: 01223 277977 Whitehouse Lane, Cambridge CB3 0LX Tea gardens During the summer there’s no better way to experience afternoon tea under a tree in Grandchester’s pretty orchards. The Orchard Tea Garden offers an expansive open air tea room with a delightful choice of sandwiches, homemade scones, tray bakes and cakes. Price: Scones from £2.50, tea £1.95 Tel: 01223 551 125 45-47 Mill Way, Grantchester, CB3 9ND

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Famous buns If you’re going to experience a traditional afternoon tea, where better than Fitzbillies? This Cambridge institution is UK famous for its “Chelsea Buns” and has been located on Trumpington Street since 1922. Served on a three-tier cake stand, Fitzbillies’ afternoon tea includes a pot of tea, a selection of finger sandwiches, a home baked sultana scone, and a selection of three mini cakes. Price: £18 per person Tel: 01223 352500 52A Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RG Traditional Tea Located in the Merrivale Model Village, Merrivale Tearoom originally opened in 1903. The tearoom is one of Great Yarmouth’s oldest establishments for a spot of tea and cake. An attraction in the town for over a century, this year the tearoom is celebrating its 112th year. The quaint tearoom’s character and charm has been revamped with colour, fabrics and new furniture plus the addition of modern features such as UDB plug sockets. Visitors can take in views of the award-winning flower courtyard, while dining on tasty cream cakes and clotted cream teas. There’s a choice of gluten free options too! Tel: 01493 842097 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3JG

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Classic and charming Perhaps one of Norfolk’s most famous cafes, Byfords is a great place to enjoy the very best of a traditional Norfolk town. The building is thought to be one of the oldest in the town, and is full of character. Ideal for a spot of lunch and people watching, Byfords has a great menu of tasty cakes as well as two set afternoon tea menus; classic and Champagne. Price: Classic prices £22.95 for two Tel: 01263 711400 1-3 Shirehall Plain, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BG Classic tea for two Nestled in the pretty Suffolk village of Monks Eleigh you’ll find Corn Craft, a friendly, family run gift shop and tea room situated at the delightful Bridge Farm Barns complex. The tearoom has been open since 1990 and is loved by locals and tourists alike. Everything is freshly made on the premises and the tearoom offers a warm and relaxing environment in which to spend a morning or afternoon. Afternoon Cream Tea comprises two freshly made plain or fruit scones served with strawberry jam and whipped cream together with your choice of tea or coffee. For a little extra indulgence why not try its High Tea which includes sandwiches, scones and cakes. It’s served on a pretty three-tiered cake stand. Price: £16 for two people. Tel: 01449 740456 Bridge Farm Barns, Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, IP7 7AY

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Afternoon Tea at Ufford Park Woodbridge

foxholes Farm Shop Butchery & Delicatessen

FARMINGS NATIONAL OPEN DAY Includes; your choice of tea (or a coffee), a round of sandwiches with a choice of fillings, scone with strawberry preserve and fresh cream, mini dessert and Chef’s cake of the day.

Served daily between 2pm and 5pm £13.95 per person Why not add a glass of prosecco for £3.50?

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Chenies Manor House Chenies, Buckinghamshire WD3 6EP (M25 – Jct 18 – A404 towards Amersham)

Historic House & Gardens June 10th & 11th - 2pm Hilda Solomons is a Medical Herbalist and will be talking on the

OPEN FARM SUNDAY JUNE 7th 2015

Celebrate British farming and food. Visit our working farm to find out how your food is being produced.

FREE ENTRY & PARKING Talk to Farmers See the cows, calves, piglets, lambs and goats, Machinery & Crop Displays Tractor & Trailor Rides Activities for Adults & Kids Rural Police Vehicles Childrens Safe Play Area Butchery Demo Homemade Cream Teas & Ice Cream British Cheese Tasting BBQ/Hog Roast Local Beer Tent Farm Shop & Tea Room

value of herbs in The Physic Garden. Famous Plant & Garden Fair Sunday 19th July 10-5pm (The house opens from 2pm extra £4) Our 17th Plant Fair with 70 specialist nurseries from over the country. Rare & exceptional plants for sale. Pottery Pots and Garden Tools. Helen Yemm from the Daily Telegraph will be giving Plant & Garden advice. Free Garden visit included in the admission cost.

GRANNY SMITH’S TEA SHOP NOW OPEN

Adults £8 – Children £4 under 14 yrs.

Pop along & enjoy 10 varieties of speciality tea, freshly ground coffee, home-made biscuits, sandwiches, light lunches & daily specials

Opening times April to October inclusive every Wednesday & Thursday and Bank Holiday Mondays 2-5pm.

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The Little Beach Hut Company

Woburn Abbey

Seaside tea After a brisk walk on the beach, is there anything nicer than sipping a good cup of tea and nibbling a slice of homemade cake? West Mersea has become the ultimate destination to enjoy afternoon tea by sea thanks to The Little Beach Hut Company. Visitors can hire one of its five pastel coloured beach huts for a day and then order afternoon tea to be delivered and served. Prices for afternoon tea are £18 per person, or £23 per person if you want it served to you. This includes a selection of finger sandwiches on local mixed breads, fruit & plain scones with Tiptoe jam and Devonshire clotted cream, a selection of pattiserie, a choice of teas. The afternoon teas are provided by Rosie’s Pretty Vintage China Hire & Tea Parties, a local Mersea Island business. Price: Prices start at £45 for a maximum of 8 people per hut. Afternoon tea from £18 per person www.thelittlebeachhutcompany.co.uk Step back in time Where better to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea than where it all began? The custom of filling the gap between lunch and dinner with tea and cake is said to have come from the 7th Duke of Bedford’s wife, Duchess Anna Maria, in the late 1830s, who ordered the sweet treats to keep her friends entertained. Why not follow in her footsteps with tea in Woburn Abbey’s Duchess’ Tea Room? Set in the stunning grounds, afternoon tea is kept traditional with an assortment of finger sandwiches, scones and mini cakes. During the summer months, tea can be enjoyed in the beautiful garden. Price: £14 per person Tel: 01525 290 333 Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, MK17 9WA

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Molly’s Tea Room

Mannington Estate

Walks open every day until dusk 2015 programme available Mannington Gardens Open Sundays from May 24th Wed Thurs Fri June July and August GREEDY GOOSE TEAROOMS WEDDINGS, RECEPTIONS AND PARTIES OF ALL KINDS JUST ASK US FOR DETAILS All year by appointment www.manningtongardens.co.uk 01263 584175 admin@walpoleestate.co.uk

Open every day Afternoon tea also available, pop in or call to book 01462 337 470 96 Bancroft Hitchin www.facebook.com/MollysTeaRoom.Hitchin

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Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Whether you are local, visiting the area, meeting for business, or dining with friends or family, why not join us for a leisurely breakfast, light lunch or relaxed dinner, or simply catch up over a coffee or glass of wine. See our Menus on our website and contact us by phone or email to book for a scrumptious meal.

Wedding Reception & Party Venue

A beautiful, relaxed, stylish & intimate venue in the heart of the picturesque Georgian village of Woburn. Celebrate with a select number of guests or hire on an exclusive basis (seating for up to 65 people).

A Meeting Place

Planning a business lunch or catching up with friends or family? Free WiFi available in a relaxed & welcoming setting.

Events

Free live jazz from the fabulous “Jazz Brothers”

alternate Sundays 12.00pm – 3.00pm. Regular classical music and live opera evenings.

Please check our website for details of all our events.

EVERY THURSDAY EVENING: Attend our Supper Club from 18:00 2 Starters, 2 Mains, Dessert to share – all for £30!

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Woburn Brasserie, 13 Bedford Street, Woburn MK17 9QB Tel: 01525 290260 Email: info@woburnbrasserie.co.uk www.woburnbrasserie.co.uk www.facebook.com/woburnbrasserie www.twitter.com @WoburnBrasserie Mon 10am - 3pm, Tue to Fri 10am - 3pm & 6pm - 9.30pm Saturday 10am - 3pm & 6pm - 10pm, Sunday 10am - 3pm

House, Park & West Garden

Stable Yard Shops

Hatfield Park Farm

Coach House Restaurant

Pay once visit all Season! Buy a ticket to the House, Park & West Garden or West Garden & Park, have it stamped while you are here.Then you can use it for return visits to the West Garden and Park until the end of September. Terms and conditions apply.

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House, Park and Gardens open 4th April to 30th September. 22 minute train journey from London Kings Cross. Free Parking - Sat Nav AL9 5HX

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Fine Antique Clocks & Barometers

Olde Time, located on the Norfolk / Suffolk borders carry one of the largest collections of antique clocks, barometers and tables in the country.

Olde Time, located on the Norfolk / Suffolk borders carry one of the largest collections of antique clocks and barometers in the country.

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thought From seafront dining to the best of Bedford, we take a look at some of the region’s eateries that are tempting our taste buds

The Higgins Pantry, Bedford Behind Bedford’s High Street a cultural quarter has been emerging, The Castle Quarter, a bustling array of restaurants back to back down the quaint and windy Castle lane. Starting the trail of restaurants is The Higgins Pantry.   Attached to the Higgins museum, it may be mistaken as a run of the mill museum cafe but on entering it is clear this busy family run restaurant has got it right. The cool decor provides a relaxed informal atmosphere, an Italian menu that caters for all with options allowing you to either try a mixture of small dishes or up the size of serving.   For lunch, try light ciabatta roll options, caesar salad or choose one of the pasta dishes or pizzas. The menu also boasts Italian style tapas dishes. If you’re a fan of Mediterranean food or just love a tasty lunch, this place is a must try, it’s clear to see why regulars return again, and again. A front and back terrace makes it ideal for warm days, while in summer evenings you can enjoy dining in the candlelit courtyard. Tel: 01234 276340 The Higgins Pantry, Castle Lane, Bedford The Hide Bar and Lounge, Ampthill The Hide Bar and Lounge is tucked away, right in the centre of the Georgian market town of Ampthill in Bedfordshire. 2b Woburn Street has been many things over the years and great care has been taken to restore many of the original features of the building to add great character to your visit.

Nowadays when you pay the Hide a visit you will experience a relaxed environment and relaxed ambience in which to enjoy a tasty meal. The menu is full of great quality, locally sourced ingredients for freshly prepared dishes and, whilst not a restaurant, it offers a little more‘shizazz’ than your normal lounge bar. All complemented with a great selection of wines, beers and spirits and awesomely brewed coffees. During the day the Hide offers a simple, well presented menu from 9am for brekkie (10am on weekends) through to midday when lunch is served and you can enojy a fresh sandwich platter, jacket spud, a crisp, fresh salad or a toasted Ciabatta. When visiting you must also keep an eye out for the specials boards where Mark, the Head Chef, rustles up exciting new dishes every day. A must try is one of its heavenly coffees, which uses fresh beans on a beast of a coffee machine. Tel: 01525 837007 2b Woburn Street, Ampthill, MK45 2HP Pavilion at the Park, Bedford Located at the heart of Bedford Park, the Pavilion is a great place to stop for a bite to eat while watching the world go by. It offers tasty dishes for breakfast, light bites and an all day brunch. Twice a week it hosts Supper Club, where visitors can dine with great company. Wednesday evening offers one course, whilst on Friday enjoy gourmet supper party with three courses. It also has a bring your own alcohol policy. Tel: 01234 351104 Park Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7SS eastlife.co.uk | 43

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FOOD & DRINK The White Hart, Ampthill The White Hart in Ampthill has re-opened after eighteen months and a meticulous £1.5m refurbishment. The famous 18th Century Grade 2 Listed coaching inn in the very centre of the Georgian town became part of the Oakman Inns collection when they signed a new 25-year lease with Punch Taverns last year. The heritage of the building has not only been protected, but enhanced with many late 19th and early 20th century building anomalies removed and some historic features reinstated. A large split-level restaurant featuring an open kitchen has been created at the back of the building and, across the walled courtyard garden where there will be plenty of al fresco seating, the former stables have been converted into a new function room for 50 to 100 guests. Oakman Inns’ chief executive, Peter Borg-Neal said: “Our vision is to create a welcoming all day-every day ‘open house’ concept to meet the needs of our local customers whilst adhering to our traditional concepts of value, service and community. We are

looking forward to welcoming and serving our customers whether they are looking for a morning coffee, a decent wine, local beer or a freshly prepared menu from our signature open kitchen in a lovingly restored and friendly environment.” Tel: 01525 305200 125 Dunstable Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2NG Essex opening for Giggling Squid Thai restaurant The week after it announced a new site in Bath, Giggling Squid, the popular high growth family of Thai restaurants, has completed on a new site in Billericay, Essex. Co owned by husband and wife team Andrew and Pranee Laurillard, Giggling Squid’s formula of serving “rustic” Thai cuisine, with the emphasis on seafood is a winning one. The pair deliberately set out to look and cook different – in a modern chic environment. Giggling Squid expects to open its 120-seater restaurant on the High Street in Billericay in July or August, following a £50,000 refurbishment. 120 High Street, Billericay Essex CM12 9BY

Brasserie Bleu at White Lion Hotel, Aldeburgh With sunny weather on the horizon (we hope), head to Aldeburgh for a great value family friendly lunch. The White Lion Hotel on Aldeburgh’s seafront has a well-deserved reputation for offering great value, beautifully cooked, classic dishes, served in relaxed and informal surroundings. Now with the opening of its new family friendly Brasserie Bleu, the dining experience will be taken up to a whole new level. Menus will continue to feature the very best local produce on the market but have the bonus of an exciting new French twist. Head Chef Ben Hegarty has created tempting new, but great value prix fixe and a la carte menus with traditional, back to basics food created from the best of the region’s natural larder from land and sea. There’s also a new wine list with both easy-drinking and fine vintages from the world’s best wine producing countries selected by the hotel group’s head sommelier, François Belin.

Main courses include a choice of classic dishes, plus a selection of the chef’s own plats and the local catch of the day, all beautifully presented. Ben uses the finest ingredients that he can source; freshly caught fish and seafood from the East coast, mussels from the river Deben, free range meat from Halesworth and Dingley Dell Pork from nearby Woodbridge. Available both for lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday, the Prix Fixe menu offers two courses at just £12 or three for £15. Tel: 01728 452720 Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BJ eastlife.co.uk | 45

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We take a look at the best of this year’s Norfolk Food & Drink Festival

ou’ll probably know that Norfolk has been closely associated with Partridge the past few years, but there’s a lot more food-related words you can become acquainted with if you visit the county this September. Big screen movie Alpha Papa, with the hapless DJ Alan, was filmed in Norwich and Cromer, but soon it will be the turn of Norfolk’s amazing ingredients to be in the spotlight when the annual food and drink festival takes place. Having celebrated its first decade last year, the event is now the largest county-wide festival of its kind in the country, with hundreds of activities celebrating some of the best local seasonal food in restaurants, pubs, farm shops, farmers’ markets, breweries - you name it, they all enter into the spirit of encouraging people to sample Norfolk’s fare. There’s everything from seafood and shellfish to succulent game and rare breed meats, from fabulous cheeses and pork pies to breads, pastries and cakes. Of course, it’s the diverse geography of Norfolk that makes it such a larder: tidal estuaries and rivers that are so good for grazing sheep and cows, the freedraining sandy soil of the west that is ideal for rearing pigs, heathlands ideal for game, rich Fen soil for

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Food Glorious Food vegetables and fruit, tidal creeks and marshes that are perfect for shellfish such as cockles, oysters and mussels. You won’t want to leave without tasting Cromer’s eponymous crab – so tasty and succulent because it feeds off a chalk reef. Yes, really! But whatever kind of foodie experience you want in Norfolk, there’s something for you, particularly with the big weekend celebrations. Start off at the North Norfolk Food & Drink Festival (5-6 September), hosted at the Palladian glory that is Holkham Hall on the beautiful north Norfolk coast. Work up an appetite beforehand with a boat trip to see England’s largest seal colony at Blakeney, a show at Cromer Pier (2015 Pier of the Year), a trip on the North Norfolk Railway or the Wells-Walsingham Light Railway, or take in a spot of birdwatching at one of the many excellent coastal reserves. Or simply enjoy Holkham beach – voted the best in Britain last year. Alternatively, on the same weekend is The Big Onion Festival at Elveden, near Thetford, where the final stretch of a single lane A11 has just been dualled. Norfolk has never been easier and quicker to get to – that’s more time for tasting! If you want to enjoy a vibrant city of culture, heritage, and independent and High Street shopping, then pop along to the Norwich weekend (12-13 September), where the festivities this year coincide with the Norfolk leg of the Tour of Britain. Activities will focus on The Forum and Chapelfield Gardens, perfect venues to see the peloton whizz by, and include Feast on the Street, City Farm, Battle of the Bangers and The Sheep Show. If you want to take your time enjoying your food and drink, then head off to Aylsham, a Citteslow (Slow Town). Nearby is the fabulous National Trust property Blickling Hall, birthplace of Ann Boleyn, and the wonderful and absolutely unique Norfolk Broads are just a short drive away. Another weekend is at Swaffham, an ideal place from which to explore The Brecks, one of the most distinctive landscapes in the UK and boasting its best overall climate with low rainfall and hot summers. The area comprises vast forests of native coniferous softwood and patches of classic historic heathland that were formed thousands of years ago by the felling and burning of forests for grazing land. Look out for pingos too – no, they’re not something from CBeebies, but lakes formed in the Ice Age.

You can take a trip to the seaside too, with the Great Yarmouth Food & Drink Festival weekend. The town is one of the UK’s top seaside resorts, featuring The Golden Mile, packed with attractions and amusements and two piers. The town has excellent shows and entertainment, a popular racecourse, and a fascinating maritime heritage that includes the award-winning Time & Tide Museum. Other events include the Waveney Valley Food & Drink Festival, The Moveable Feast in Norwich and North Norfolk Restaurant Week. The weekends will all feature a large farmers’ market, where you can meet and talk to the people who produce, farm and rear our fresh, seasonal, unprocessed ingredients. And while you’re here, eating in restaurants or pubs, look for places that promote local ingredients on their menus. Have something you’ve never had before, or try Norfolk’s unique twist using our fresh, seasonal produce. There are superb, creative chefs across the county, including two with Michelin stars. So whatever type of weekend you want to enjoy in Norfolk, from seaside and sandcastles to wild countryside or from sophisticated city to unspoilt beach and coast, there’ll be something to suit your taste and please your palate. www.visitnorfolk.co.uk

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St Botolph’s Day Festival on the Green, 12 - 14 June This lively local festival offers fun activities and displays for families and kids, with live music, tasty food and many stalls to browse over Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June. Come and pick your winner in a fun Race Night with cartoon cockroaches on Friday night. On Saturday and Sunday browse craft and produce stalls, enjoy demonstrations and displays from fantastic local groups and clubs, and sample tasty treats and food. Enjoy children’s games, donkey rides, steam train rides, dog agility displays and get up close to feathered friends with the Hands on Hawking experience. On Saturday evening, there is a disco and live music with DB5. Sunday opens with an informal service on the Green, hosted by Donald McFadyen of Holy Trinity Church followed by live music throughout the day. Entrance to the Festival is free. Botolph Green, Peterborough PE2 7DD www.botolphgreen.net

3ft People Festival, 30 Jun – 2 July This award-winning curated event especially for pre-school children, welcomes nearly 14,000 big (and little) people across three days within the beautiful grounds of Hylands Estate. Parents, carers and children will be overwhelmed with wonder as they experience this unique festival. The village of tents, tepees and domes will host an array of activities and performances to inspire and entertain all day long. This year’s birthday festival will feature Glastonbabies, a giant sandpit, All Star Mini Kickers, Baby Ballet, Little Stars Theatre, Arnolds Big Adventure, Garlic Theatre, Baby Ballet, Get Ready Club, Jo Jingles and a whole host more! Tickets priced from £9.50 Hylands Park, Chelmsford, www.chelmsford.gov.uk/3foot Latitude Festival, 16-19 July This is one of the UK’s most popular festivals offering a colourful and creative line-up of performances and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Immerse yourself in a rich and colourful palette of music and cultural entertainment that has been carefully constructed to excite and delight at every stage of your weekend adventure. Award-winning theatre, dance, music, literature and visual arts awaits… Tickets from adult £77.50, child £5 Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk www.latitudefestival.com VW White Noise, 31 July – 2 Aug Each year this festival gets better and better. It is an independent organised event for people who are passionate about VW’s and camping. Enjoy a weekend of Volkswagen, arts, music and unrivalled free activities for children including a roller rink and skate hire! Tickets priced from £30 Euston Park, Suffolk www.vwwhitenoise.com For more family events this summer visit www.eastlife.co.uk eastlife.co.uk | 53

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t is common knowledge that childcare costs are constantly on the rise and many parents struggle to continue to work and pay for childcare. In the East of England alone, nursery fees cost on average £110.93 per week and approximately £120 per week for a childminder*. With this in mind, many parents are still missing out on savings they could be making on their childcare costs. If you are a working parent and paying for registered childcare, you could be saving up to £933 each year through your employer’s Childcare Voucher scheme. However, with the Government launching their Tax-free Childcare scheme in the autumn, time is running out for you to be able to access these savings – get help with your childcare costs now before it’s too late! What are Childcare Vouchers? Childcare Vouchers are available from your employer. Simply choose to deduct up to £243** from your wages each month in return for the same amount of Childcare Vouchers. Both parents can join their employer’s Childcare Voucher scheme, potentially saving over £1,800 for your family each year. What is Tax-free Childcare? The Government has announced plans to introduce Tax-free Childcare from the autumn, which will see them subsidising 20% of a child’s childcare on costs of up to £10,000 per year, providing savings of up to £2,000 per child, each year.

Looking at the savings available, Tax-free Childcare seems to be the obvious scheme for parents to use to maximise on childcare savings. However, to access maximum savings with Tax-free Childcare, parents must spend £8,000 per child, each year. To get the maximum savings using Childcare Vouchers, parents are only required to spend £2,916 each year, or if both parents use Childcare Vouchers, an outlay of only £5,832. Due to the eligibility criteria, many parents will be better off using Childcare Vouchers. However, after Tax-free Childcare is launched, Childcare Vouchers will only be available to those already using them. Therefore, now is the time to be getting on a scheme. If your employer does not already offer a scheme, speak to them about setting one up now. Regardless of which scheme is best, joining a Childcare Voucher scheme now will ensure you protect your rights to be able to choose which scheme is best for you. If you decide Tax-free Childcare is best, you can opt to swop to the new scheme, however you cannot revert back to Childcare Vouchers. More details about the changes to childcare funding are expected to be released after the General Election. For more information about Childcare Vouchers or if you would like your employer to start offering a scheme visit www.busybeesbenefits.com or contact 0330 333 9100. * www.fct.bigmallet.co.uk ** Subject to individual circumstances eastlife.co.uk | 55

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he vintage trend is going nowhere for 2015, we spoke to Halyey Thurston, owner of Dolly’s Vintage Tea Party, who specialise in creating vintage weddings throughout East Anglia, as to why brides can’t get enough of this trend… Over the past few years, the word ‘vintage’ has been widely popularised in the worlds of fashion, music and interiors. It is now too, a continuously growing trend for weddings, where couples are balancing a beautiful vision with a more modest budget. Whether it is vintage accessories and styling, a vintage-inspired wedding dress, or the colours, theme, materials or flowers, thought-provoking venue styling and ‘pause points’ will serve to frame and enhance a wedding venue. This kind of styling will also create a sense of nostalgia and a truly beautiful backdrop for photographs which create timeless images of you and your guests. If you are planning a vintage wedding, using mismatched items is the key to creating vintage décor. Go with a relaxed and romantic feel using that ‘just-picked summer field’ floral arrangements, with coordinated, pretty bunting, colourful pompoms and sympathetic drapes. Enchanting vintage crockery and antique lace linens work well, balanced with hessian fabric, wood and more natural, rustic materials. Instead of having traditional and uniform centre pieces, create arrangements that differ from table to table, to bring texture and beauty. For example birdcages, antique books, lanterns and ideally candle light, will all add to a whimsical effect. Really think about the overall look and feel of the

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décor, it should compliment your theme or era so research is essential - I promise it will be inspiring and fun! All types of venues can work with the vintage theme. Be it a country manor, where timeless, opulent elegance may compliment the look of your day or a traditional barn, which is crying out for an enchanting, earthy and rustic feel. My personal favourite though, will always be a marquee in your own garden - what a great excuse for a quintessentially English ‘country fete’ backdrop. Whatever the venue you choose, and whether it be a quintessential vintage tea party catering or traditional ‘meat and veg’ meal, the more mismatched and eclectic your accessories and china, the more memorable the overall effect will be.

I always encourage both bride and groom to get involved in the planning and styling, so all elements of their vintage wedding day will be unique to them. With this in mind, try to use the places you go, hobbies you have or the things you love as opportunities for ideas. Inspiration can also come from social media; Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook provide ideas from other people, countries and suppliers. If you are looking to buy items for the big day, local antique markets and auctions can be amazing treasure troves of vintage wonders. Be open-minded and look to see if items can be adapted or renovated into a wedding accessory. Charity shops and car boot sales are great too, but, check your granny’s attic first - you never know what you may be able to use!

WEDDINGS Couples are also making more use of their ‘guest books’ and cake tables. They have now become a more visual part of the vintage décor and are often complimented by a beautiful array of flowers. Another extremely popular trend at the moment is photo booths. Dolly’s vintage photo booth can be hired with or without our 1966 Sprite caravan. With it we supply vintage hats, frames and props galore such as vintage cameras, phones and typewriters, and an ‘outside’ scene created with screens, crates, cases, bunting, parlour chairs and more. If you are doing your own, stay away from the tackiness off sombreros and plastic glasses. As well as using your own professional photographer, why not let the guests in on the action? Add a hashtag sign to the backdrop - I guarantee your guests will love snapping away with their phones and sharing the images on social media. Some of the images in this article were created in collaboration with the inspirational photographer Liz Greenhalgh and the enchanting floral arrangements were by Louise Sanderson at Wild Frost. Whilst working with them I wanted to get their take on the trend of vintage weddings. Liz explains: “When photographing a vintage-style wedding I can get creative and have fun with the bride and groom in a relaxed and unobtrusive way. My style is a departure from the usual formal wedding portraits, with everyone standing in a line looking at the camera. It’s more relaxed and intimate, and captures the moment more artistically. “I love the nostalgia of those personal touches that can only be created by a vintage themed wedding. By editing my images in black and white, it really adds to the overall romantic effect.” Louise says: “Perhaps to you, vintage-themed wedding flowers are inspired by wedding magazines showing wild and naturals flowers, with gentle colours, big blousey roses and peonies, which look like they are about to fall to pieces due to the weight of their beauty. For me, it is the photos of my great aunt and granny’s wedding bouquets, be it replicating the style of the bouquet or picking a favourite flower from it. I have bound a bride’s posy with a piece of lace found in their grandma’s sewing box and some clients have expressed the wish to use flowers that their grandad grew in his garden. What a lovely, truly meaningful way to bring a vintage style to your wedding flowers.” Dolly’s Vintage Tea Party can create a stylish wedding day with a touch of class and a truly timeless, sophisticated feel within the East Anglia region, providing a bespoke styling service and the flexibility to just hire and DIY. www.dollysvintageteaparty.co.uk. www.lizgreenhalgh.co.uk – Wedding photographer who lovingly captures those special moments that last a life time. www.wildfrost.co.uk – Florists who are old romantics, and who love playing a part of your love story. eastlife.co.uk | 59

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t’s perhaps the cheapest time in history to get a first time buyers’ mortgage – with rates at historic lows and the new Help to Buy ISA due. Yet that’s not the same as saying it’s the best time to buy a house.

home’s current value you are borrowing. Eg. a £20,000 deposit on a £100,000 means you’re borrowing £80,000 – so it’s an 80% LTV. The lower the LTV, the better deal you can get.

Property is an ‘asset class’ that means prices move – so never assume buying a home is as safe as houses. It’s far more important to examine your own reasons for buying. If it’s a long term place to live, to give you security of tenure, and the repayments are affordable (possibly even cheaper than renting) it’s a reasonable aim. Here’s what you need to know…

To help with this I’ve a totally free 60 page First-Time Buyers mortgage booklet you can download from www.mse.me/FTB which takes you through everything in more detail.

Step 1. Learn the lingo. A mortgage is likely to be the biggest financial transaction you’ll make, so arm yourself with knowledge to understand the terms commonly used. Here’s the key facts you’ll need to understand about any mortgage. a. The Rate: This is the interest you are charged and it dictates the amount you repay each month. b. The Type: Most mortgages have rate reductions for the first two to five years. These come in a few types. Fixes are where the rate is locked in. Trackers are where it can only move in relation to UK base rate moves. And variable rate, where they tend to move with UK base rates, but can also move at the lenders whim. c. Length of the deal: If it’s a short-term deal. Eg. a 2yr fix - when does it end? d. Term: How long is the entire mortgage borrowing length. Eg. 25yrs and when will it be fully repaid? e. Penalties: Are there any early-repayment penalties if you try and pay it off or move before the deal ends? f. Can you overpay? Are you allowed to pay more off without any penalties? This can be very useful as it means you pay less interest over the mortgage terms and clear the debt more quickly. g. Your loan-to-value (LTV): The proportion of your

Step 2. Deposit, deposit, deposit. Every 5% bigger deposit up to 40% cuts the rate - so a little more can have a big impact. Of course saving for a deposit is often a struggle. From autumn you’ll also be given the chance of a cash boost towards buying your first home if you save into a new type of Help to Buy ISA. Step 3. Speedily compare to benchmark your cheapest. It’s important to start to work out the exact cost you’re likely to pay as soon as possible. Mortgage rates are currently the lowest they have ever been, with even 5 year fixes below 2% (if you’ve a big enough deposit). While there is always the chance that they could sneak even cheaper, there’s not that much room to fall, yet there’s far more room for them to rise in future. Step 4. Two things that can kibosh your application. Getting accepted is now a challenge – I would suggest you start preparing and you position yourself at least a year in advance or failing that as soon as possible. a) The credit check. It’s crucial to manage your credit score, preferably months in advance. b) Affordability checks. Lenders must stress-test if your mortgage is affordable, even if rates were 6-7%. They’ll want evidence of income, big bills, expenses, even eating out. For the full article download the Eastlife App or visit www.eastlife.co.uk eastlife.co.uk | 63

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rendan Young, founder of Mineheart, Cambridge, lends her expertise and reveals this year’s hottest summer interior trends... I don’t agree with following trends, or even trying to analyse them for that matter. I think interiors should be personal, creative and an expression of yourself rather than a superficial fad. Having said that, there are interior design techniques that can be used to help create just the right balance of comfort, simplicity, and glamour that we all strive for. One trend that I personally love and will surely be big this summer is the “industrial baroque” look, which is great fun and so versatile and forgiving. It is highly eclectic, and mixes the raw industrial aesthetic with the warmth of traditional detailing, and pops of bright colour. Here are my tips on creating this look: INDUSTRIAL Creating an industrial feel is all about stripped-back architecture, fresh open space and the use of raw materials. Unfinished bare walls, large windows, and metal staircases all work really well, and anything that shows the original structure of the building like beams or brickwork are really great features. Consider using metals like zinc or steel, with a painted or blackened finish, concrete, bricks, and reclaimed wood. These materials are the basis for the industrial look, and can be used anywhere from the walls, floors or worktops to the furniture or detailing. Their different raw textures really work well together, and if you can’t strip back your walls, you could use concrete or wood inspired wallpapers, that are a really easy and effective way to get the industrial look. BAROQUE Add the baroque touch with accessories and

furniture, which have surface decoration. Objects that have an element of ornamentation and craftsmanship like a carved wooden armchair, a deep buttoned sofa such as a chesterfield, an ornate framed gilt mirror, renaissance style paintings or a Persian rug all work really well. By mixing a variety of styles of furniture and accessories from different eras you will add a sense of history and personality to the space. Feel free to put new pieces of furniture alongside family heirlooms, and hang interesting antiques alongside your favourite modern prints or ornaments, and above all make it personal! COLOUR The general background colour palette should be largely neutral and monochrome, mainly greys, white, and wood. Mixing different shades of grey together can work really well to add a feeling of depth, and white to add brightness. To make it feel summery and cheerful add a ‘pop’ of bright colour in the accessories. Funky colours like pink, yellow or green work great, and this can be in the rugs, soft furnishings, wall art or ornaments. This adds a really important touch of life to the otherwise quite subtle scheme. One key to successfully softening the industrial look is to use plenty of natural wood. The addition of antique wooden furniture or flooring really helps to bring a feeling of warmth and comfort to the space. Second hand or reclaimed wooden furniture is particularly great because it has a used patina, and feels even homely and lived in. LIGHTING  Complete the look with a crystal chandelier for extra baroque or clusters of exposed bulbs or metal lampshades for more or the industrial. Make sure the bulbs are dimmable so you can create a cozy or romantic atmosphere when needed. www.mineheart.com

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ocal property expert Aaron Pooley explores new trends in the local property market

In addition to this, more and more parents are helping their children on to the property ladder, so many young professionals are choosing to continue to rent whilst they wait for this contribution.

There are endless reasons to rent or buy property in the Norfolk and Suffolk area; beautiful coastline and countryside, ancient attractions, market towns and sleepy villages as well as good transport links to London. Working as a Local Property Expert for Purplebricks across these regions means I get to learn first hand about new patterns starting to become prominent in the market.

Young professionals relocating from London to Suffolk and Norfolk is one trend that we see no signs of slowing down. What these regions now seem to be offering these young professionals, is the opportunity to start that life in the countryside a little earlier, whether that’s living alone or for renting for that little bit longer. With cheaper property prices, a less competitive market and a healthy work, life balance the decision to relocate to Suffolk or Norfolk is certainly a popular one!

Solo living is an interesting trend we’re seeing on the rise and is in my opinion a positive one as it shows that people are able to afford to purchase property by themselves and are able to get on to the property ladder independently.

Aaron Pooley is the Norfolk & Suffolk Local Property Expert for purplebricks.com

Another prominent trend we’ve been noticing recently is that people are choosing to rent for longer. Whilst buying isn’t an option for many people, there are benefits to renting that many tenants are able to take advantage of. Renting can give tenants a chance to make long-term plans whilst making the most out of not having to take responsibility for certain aspects of running a household – if the boiler breaks down or the roof needs repairing, all that is needed is a quick phone call to the landlord.

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WHAT’S ON YOUR DREAM HOME WISH LIST? S

trutt & Parker’s latest Housing Futures survey has revealed the nation’s top 10 property wish list. By collating answers from 2,000 respondents from across the UK, the results give a refreshing insight into the housing desires of the population with some surprise findings. Cameron Ewer Head of Strutt & Parker Cambridge comments: “The survey results from our research team paint an interesting picture – the quintessential British farmhouse surrounded by quiet countryside clearly remains an enduring ideal for many. Our buyers now ask specifically about internet and phone reception, in line with the trend for working remotely, so it doesn’t surprise me that this featured high on the wish list.” Stephanie McMahon, Head of Research at Strutt & Parker, comments: “Over the past decade, there has been a focus on urban resurgence, so we were interested to discover that while our respondents want to live near other people, they didn’t want them on their doorstep. It seems that we really are a nation of optimists – it certainly was encouraging to discover that 79.4% of respondents believe they can achieve their dream home within the next five years.” Rural areas, villages and market towns came out as the most desired living environments at 23.3%, 22.9% and 17.0% respectively. Walking distance to the shops (less than 1 mile) was crucial to 49.2% of people. For the second year in a row, lifestyle change was the biggest motivation for moving (49.3%), followed by access to shops and amenities (39.3%). A new category for the survey this year was broadband connectivity, which has shot in as the third motivation at 35.8% and highlights the desire to be technologically connected. According to those who plan to move within five years, the ideal home will be a detached house (65.7%), either a farmhouse or in a cottage style. It will be 1,500-2,499 sq ft and have a minimum of

three bedrooms. The least desired home was a terraced house (6.0%). A flat, regardless of whether it was above a shop or a penthouse, was the second least desired option (9.0%). The survey didn’t just focus on where respondents were planning to move to – it also looked at what homebuyers were looking for in a new home in terms of style, features and accessories. For the respondents who intended to move, a remarkable one in five said they wanted an AGA oven in their new home (20.5%). This was closely followed by a kitchen island/breakfast bar (15.9%). Outside of the kitchen, a wet room/rain shower was coveted in third place (13.4%). Outside, the majority of respondents wanted a small private garden. The Top 10 property wish list: 1.Detached farmhouse cottage 2.Three bedrooms or more 3.Rural setting 4.Less than a mile from the shops 5.Traditional British interiors & cosy ambience 6.AGA oven 7.Broadband connectivity 8.A walled garden 9.An outstanding view of the countryside 10.Good insulation for energy saving To download the full report visit www.struttandparker.com/housingfutures eastlife.co.uk | 75

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ew figures suggest there has never been a better time to take out a mortgage.

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ith the summer cautiously unfolding once again we are presented with one of nature’s most wonderful displays of abundance and new life. Surrounded by luscious greens, cornflower blues, delicate yellows and cheerful whites, the countryside has become a riotous canvas of colour. With all this inspiration it is time to visit some of our wonderful regional galleries and treat yourself to yet a further visual feast; the thought provoking splendour of the visual arts. We return this month to Essex’s The Sculpt Gallery, one of the few galleries in the country that is dedicated exclusively to sculpture and threedimensional art. Open every Saturday from 11am till 4pm (March till December) owner Debra Blik recommends that you call beforehand to confirm your visit. Until the 27 June, Debora is delighted to be hosting their second exhibition this year, committed to exploring the process of art making and the materials that it employs. This latest exhibition particularly focuses on carving and stone and features the works of Malcolm Franklin, Jo Sweeting and John Brown. John Brown was born in 1931 and studied sculpture at Hornsey School of Art. Best known for his contemporary abstract figurative sculpture, expressing emotions and relationships, his work can be seen in private, public and corporate collections throughout the country. His unique stone carvings conjure thoughts of strength, power and solidity. At the same time they exude tenderness, seeming to reveal hu-

man feelings of love, strength and frailty. Based and renowned in London, private collectors of his work include Sir Elton John, Simon Cowell, Andrew Castle, and Lesley Ash. Malcolm Franklin studied Fine Art at the University of Wolverhampton and Site-Specific Sculpture at the Wimbledon School of Art. Having developed a love of stone carving he creates spatially intricate works from a solid block of stone or wood. The pieces are designed with no intended single viewpoint, and are non- representational. With shifts in planes, openings and passages, the works manage to both occupy and displace space. This will be his first show at The Sculpt Gallery. Also exhibiting for the first time with the gallery is Jo Sweeting. Working from her studio in Brighton, Jo is a sculptor and letter carver. Using a variety of stones she combines abstract figurative concepts with botanical imagery. Her work is currently inspired by the concept of ‘Shul’ - traces left on the body and in the memory, and by poetry. The Sculpt Gallery always combines visual beauty and intrigue. Seriously committed to inspirational and informative works, this latest collection continues to enhance their growing reputation for superb real and honest art. The Art of Carving, 16 May - 27 June Sculpt Gallery, Priory Mews, Braxted Park Road, Tiptree (Nr Gt Braxted), Essex CO5 0QB Tel: 07980768616 www.sculptgallery.com eastlife.co.uk | 79

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Around the Region Norfolk hosts exhibition by leading artist James Turrell

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orld-renowned American artist James Turrell, who specialises in interpreting light and space, is all set to turn the Norfolk skyscape into a dramatic canvas for his dynamic modern lightworks with a major exhibition at Houghton Hall this summer. An eclectic range of his work, titled ‘LightScape: James Turrell at Houghton’, displayed in the hall, stables and grounds, opens to visitors from 7 June until 24 October, running from Wednesdays to Sundays, and on August Bank Holiday Monday. The centrepiece is a specially created illumination of the entire west façade of the hall. The spectacular light display, which will run on Friday and Saturday evenings, will be visible from dusk until an hour after dark and will provide a unique experience as an exciting climax for visitors to the exhibition. Further exhibition highlights are two major Turrell works which are already in place at Houghton Hall - the Skyspace ‘Seldom Seen’ is a wooden viewing chamber rising into the canopy of surrounding trees with a square aperture open to the sky, while St Elmo’s Breath, a space division construction, is housed in an 18th century Palladian water tower. Other exhibition works include the artist’s iconic light projections created in the 1960s, holograms, a series of prints and a ‘Tall Glass’ work, as well as a selection of photos illustrating Mr Turrell’s Roden Crater in Arizona – a 30-year project in which he is transforming a natural cinder volcano on the edge of a desert into a large-scale artwork from which to view celestial phenomena. Tickets for LightScape: James Turrell at Houghton are on sale now from www.turrelllightscape.com IMAGE: Hugo Glendinning, courtesy of the artist and Houghton Hall

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he Essex Summer of Art journey opens with the Slamseys and Great Notley Art Trail at Slamseys Farm. The trail opens to the public on Friday 5 June, the beginning of a month long celebration of art, creativity and ‘The Natural World’. The trail is based at Slamseys Art in a renovated Essex barn and features a sculpture paddock of giant insects created by local sculptor Graham Thrussell, an exhibition of taxidermy crafted by renowned taxidermist Elle Kaye and photographs from Gillian Allard. Throughout the month, Slamseys will host printmaking, sculpting, taxidermy and photography workshops to encourage local residents to be inspired by their local countryside and wildlife. The Essex Summer of Art/ENAS event is brought to you by Essex County Council’s Cultural Development in partnership with firstsite, Essex Network of Artist’s Studios, and Visit Essex. To find out more about the forthcoming Essex art trail search #EssexArt or visit www.slamseysart.co.uk The Barley Barn at Slamseys, Blackley Lane, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex CM77 7QW Tel: 01245 363813

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ime Tree Gallery’s Summer Exhibition, will take place from 6 June to 27 July.

ambridge Open Studios (COS) has announced that its membership numbers for 2015 have grown by over 10%, continuing its excellent record of year on year expansion. The artists’ network, which is one of the oldest Open Studios programmes in the country, has seen steady growth since it began over 50 years ago and represents a flourishing community of artists, craftspeople and designer-makers throughout Cambridgeshire. This July, 323 Cambridge Open Studio artists will be taking part in 219 different locations. There will be a wide range of artistic media to see, including painters, sculptors, jewellers, photographers, illustrators, furniture makers and many more. 112 new artists have joined for 2015, promising an even greater variety of art and events for the public to enjoy.

The exhibition is defined by colour and light, painting and drawing, and features work by many favourite gallery artists such as Michael Clark PAI RSW, Ed Hunter, Sylvia Paul, Rory McLauchlan, Marion Thomson, Vivienne Williams and Peter Wileman PPROI RSMA EAGMA FRSA. Introducing two new artists to the gallery, Michael Corsar, a widely admired painter from Scotland, and Annette Waddy-Smith who after studying at Camberwell College of Arts, Central St Martins and Reading, has returned to her childhood home of Leigh-on-Sea. They both fall firmly into the Lime Tree Gallery category of ‘painterly’ painters. Long Melford Gallery, Hall Street, Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9JF Tel: 01787 319046 www.limetreegallery.com

International exhibitors announced for Eastern region’s largest art fair

Over the weekends of 4/5, 11/12, 18/19, 25/26 July, artists will open their doors free of charge, welcoming the public to view their work, learn how it’s created and even in some cases, try your hand. Covering the whole county, the Open Studios initiative includes many outlying towns and villages as well as Cambridge city itself. COS aims to bring artists together with the public, making studios and workshops accessible at certain times of the year. Working to demystify art and spread the word about the enormous amount of talent we have living and working in our county today, the annual summer Open Studios initiative sees hundreds of artists opening their workshops and studios to the public to share their craft. Entry is free. To find out more visit www.camopenstudios.co.uk Image by Alison Hullyer

rt Fair East, in association with Musker McIntyre, has announced an international line up of artists and galleries for it’s inaugural fair at St Andrews Hall Norwich, this June. Taking place 4 to 7 June at St Andrews Hall, Norwich, the exhibition will showcase works from well known galleries and artists from the region and artists from Russia, Africa, Spain, London and across the UK. For further information visit www.artfaireast.com eastlife.co.uk | 81

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Fit Together is an exciting project in Norfolk run by Active Norfolk and funded by Norfolk County Council Public Health to encourage greater levels of sport and physical activity. At 10.30am on Thursday 28 May and Tuesday 25 August, members of the public have the chance to walk around the perimeter of the former airbase (now Scottow Enterprise Park) while at the same time see and hear about the rich heritage the site has to offer. The ‘Informative Walk and Talk’ in August will be 4.2 miles. Events provide accessibility for people in wheelchairs and motorised buggies as the routes will be on tarmac. Peter Neave from Active Norfolk helped co-ordinate the walks, and said: “Walking is beneficial in a number of ways as you can find out more about the area where you live, it provides an opportunity to meet new people and also improves your health.” Anyone interested in attending either of the walks should arrive by 10.30am at the Guardhouse (site main entrance), Scottow Enterprise Park, Lamas Road, Badersfield, Scottow. Join in the Great East Swim

he Fire Fighters Charity is looking for swimmers of all abilities to join The Fire Fighters Charity Swimming Team, helping to raise funds for injured Fire Service personnel by taking part in the Great East Swim on 20 June 2015 at Alton Water, Near Ipswich, Suffolk. The Great East Swim allows participants to select 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 2 mile or 5k distance events to challenge their swimming skills and enables those new to outdoor swimming to have a great introduction to the sport at this fantastic challenge event. With no minimum fundraising amount the charity is looking for participants to join its team to ensure it has a great presence on the day raising awareness of The Fire Fighters Charity. To register visit www.firefighterscharity.org.uk

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THEATRE & SHOWS 1-6 Jun Derren Brown Derren is once again looking forward to the challenge that comes with being acknowledged as one of the world’s most renowned live performers; a dark manipulator of magic and mind control. Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL. 01603 630000 3-5 Jun Ruby Wax: Sane New World ‘Sane New World’ shows us how to rewire our thinking to find calm in a frenetic world and how to become the master, not the slave, of our own minds. Norwich Playhouse, 42 - 58 St. George’s Street, Norwich, NR3 1AB 01603 598598 6-Jun Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee: Intimate While his last few shows have featured large illusions, Paul wants to show the audiences a much more close up and interactive kind of magic this time. Norwich Playhouse, 42 - 58 St. George’s Street, Norwich, NR3 1AB 01603 598598 7-Jun Education of a Lap Dancer Fast-moving, raw and humorous, John Cooper’s latest play cuts through the spin and platitudes and looks at the increasingly complex cultural mix that is London today. Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 5AH 01485 532252 9-Jun Far From the Madding Crowd A headstrong Victorian beauty has her choice of three different suitors. Sheringham Little Theatre, 2 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RE. 01263 822347 9-28 Jun Shrek the Musical Join the unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love-sick dragon. Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL. 01603 630000 12-Jun Myths and Mysteries Following long and lengthy investigations, Trevor Marriott reveals the real truth behind some of the myths and mysteries that have continued to intrigue and fascinate people for decades. Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 5AH. 01485 532252

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Harleston Antiques & Vintage Street Market Sunday 21 June 9.30am – 4pm arleston, a delightful market town on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, has been a centre for trading since Viking times. A recently established tradition is a massive annual street market, with over 80 stalls selling antiques and vintage furniture, curios, collectibles and clothes filling the centre of town. Fabulous street performers, buskers and lots of street food stalls add to the festive atmosphere. Many local shops, cafes and pubs will be open too, and after the Street Market ends there will be a street party filling the square with live bands and further entertainment (6.30 – 9.30pm). Market Place, Harleston IP20 9AX. Tel: 01379 855235 www.hareston-norfolk.org.uk

13-Jun The Nook Variety Show in aid of EACH The Acafellas present not one, but two shows featuring some of the best local and national talents and variety acts. Maddermarket Theatre, St Johns Alley Norwich, NR2 1DR. 01603 620917 13-14 Jun The Octonauts Get ready to embark on an exciting new mission with the quirky and courageous underwater adventure heroes, The Octonauts! King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 1JW. 01553 764864 13-14 Jun Aliens Love Underpants Aliens love underpants of every shape

17-Jun Meet Tommy Atkins This brand new play written by playwright/actor/musician Peter Gill details, through the eyes of a simple ‘Tommy’, the reality of war for those who actually fought it. The Granary Theatre, Staithe Street, Wells-next-theSea, NR23 1AU. 01328 710193 20-Jun The Intellectual Hooligans The show will consist of Whose Line is it Anyway games based on audience suggestions. Prior to the show, there will be a one hour workshop open to anyone wishing to try their hand at improv. Maddermarket Theatre, St Johns Alley, Norwich, NR2 1DR. 01603 620917 20-Jun The Horne Section Expect a heady mix of spontaneous stand-up, spectacular performance and outlandish musical talent led by the brilliant comedian Alex Horne. Norwich Playhouse, 42 - 58 St. George’s Street, Norwich, NR3 1AB 01603 598598 25-27 Jun The Arsonists A fast moving black comedy about two suspicious characters invited into his home by a successful businessman convinced that if he treats them well they will do him no harm. Westacre Theatre, River Road, Westacre, PE32 1UD. 01760 755800 27-28 Jun Stage Door Summer The girls of St Trinians are back to cause mayhem and disruption at the school once again. Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, NR31 6PP. 01493 662832 MUSIC 4-Jun The Searchers ‘The Searchers’ are one of the few British pop groups who have maintained

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9-13 Jun The Well of the Saints When two blind beggars have their sight restored by the power of a holy well they could not have foreseen the consequences. Corpus Playroom, Park Street , Cambridge, CB5 8AS. 01223 300085 10-Jun Reginald D Hunter 2015 Reginald D Hunter returns to the UK in 2015 with a brand new 45 date tour following a hugely successful year filming and performing around the world. The Cresset, Bretton Centre, Peterborough, PE3 8DX. 01733 265705

11-Jun The Other Half A rundown Memphis bar. Lust, murder and domestic horror. That long and difficult search for - The Other Half. A unique collaboration between the leading lights of crime fiction and country music. The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX. 01223 511511 12-Jun The Jesterlarf Comedy Club Expect the very best comedians and hottest emerging talent from the UK’s prestigious comedy circuit. The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX. 01223 511511 14-Jun Little Shop of Horrors While Roger Corman’s seminal B-movie classic 1960 film plays on stage, four performers work at break-neck speed to re-voice multiple characters in perfect lip synch whilst playing a brand new score and creating live sound effects. Cambridge Arts Theatre, St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PJ. 01223 503333 16-20 Jun Constellations Quantum multiverse theory, love and honey. ‘Constellations’ is an explosive new play about free will and friendship from one of the leading voices in modern British theatre, Nick Payne. Cambridge Arts Theatre, St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge , CB2 3PJ. 01223 503333 19-Jun Hyper-History A sketch show about everything you learn in your history books...or is it? History is usually written by the victors, but this time it’s being written by losers. Literally. Corpus Playroom, Park Street, Cambridge, CB5 8AS. 01223 300085 19-Jun Stewart Lee A Room With A Stew A brand new live show with fresh material in preparation for Stewart’s next BBC2 series of Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Wheeler Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QB 01223 357851 20-Jun Jimmy Carr: Funny Business ‘Funny Business’ is Jimmy’s brand new stand up show. Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the knob gags.

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A short walk from the Cathedral is Ely Museum set in the City’s former Gaol; the friendly museum takes you on a journey from prehistoric times to the 20th Century. The museum offers an exciting programme of events and temporary collections making the museum appealing to all age groups. Situated in the South Triforium of Ely Cathedral is the Stained Glass Museum that houses a wonderful collection of stained glass and is only one of its kind in the country. The audio guided tours enhance the history of the stained glass thorough the ages. What’s on For 33 days this June and July the Isle of Ely becomes a hotbed of art and performance with entertainment for all ages. Kicking off on 10 June with Swaffham Bulbeck Summer Theatre and closing with Ely’s own boutique Folk Festival on Sunday 12 July, festival organisers have a superb line-up in store.     Festival highlights this year include the Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) from

London’s West End. Join these madcap men in tights live on stage at Ely Maltings, on Saturday 26 June. There’s more comedy in store as Comedy4kids comes to Isleham and Little Downham with cracking entertainment from some of the best UK and international comedians. The Babylon Gallery, Ely features a taster show from East Cambridgeshire Open Studios followed by the Gallery’s biggest ever Open Summer Exhibition, with a chance for visitors to browse, buy and discuss the works on show. Visual arts, music, theatre and outdoor cinema are on offer from Haddenham Galleries.    There’s a chance to get involved with free art workshops, a Youth Poetry Slam, two youth showcase events, music masterclasses with Ely Sinfonia and a creative writing workshop from The Field Theatre Company. Performers from the Lantern Dance Theatre Company will be working with dance professionals STOPGAP. Tickets available at www.adec.org.uk www.isleofelyfestival.org.uk For further information visit www.visitely.org.uk eastlife.co.uk | 105

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Summer Garden Party 27-28 June Celebrate the long summer days with the RHS Hyde Hall Summer Garden Party. Enjoy a tasty treat from the vintage tea party while listening to the soothing sounds of a harpist and in the market place you’ll find stalls selling garden furniture and accessories along with a range of tea products. Garden walks available at 11.30am and 2.30pm. At 11am there will be a cake decorating master class and at midday a session on tea drinking etiquette. 10am - 4pm Tel: 0845 265 8071 Creephedge Lane, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET real wit and style. West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1LE. 01255 43 33 44 14-Jun How The Koala Learnt To Hug There’s only one way to find out so come and hear Karen The Koala tell her story in this fun-filled family musical, written especially for parents to enjoy with their children. Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9LA. 01702 351135 14-Jun Broadway & Disney Spectacular This show is full of exhilarating dances, along with some of the most favourite songs and script from Disney and Broadway shows including Aladdin, Aristocats, Hairspray, Mary Poppins and more. West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1LE. 01255 433344 17-20 Jun Come Fly With Us This show is packed with songs and

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A non-stop action and sparkles packed journey through life and love, expressed by the language of dance. Grove Theatre, Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4GP. 01582 290333 14-28 Jun Stevenage Festival 2015 A programme filled with acts from all over Hertfordshire and consisting of hip-hop, musical theatre, ballet, arts, comedy and more. The Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ. 01438 363200 15-20 Jun Spamalot Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (cancelled due to health and safety) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. Milton Keynes Theatre,

20-28 Jun Care Over-worked doctors stitch together broken threads, patients grasp at the uncertainty of their future and cleaners try to wash all the politics away. Through it all it is the caring, comic and continuous efforts of the workforce that will keep it going. Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ. 01923 235455 20-21 Jun Stick Man - Live On Stage! Touching, funny and utterly original, this award-winning production features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. Hertford Theatre, The Wash, Hertford, SG14 1PS. 01992 531500 20-Jun Dr John Cooper Clarke His biting, satirical, political and very funny verse, delivered in a unique rapid-fire performance style, resonated with the punk movement. Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, AL1 3LD. 01727 844488 20-Jun Northern Ballet - Elves & the Shoemaker A poor and kind-hearted shoemaker receives some much-needed help when his last piece of leather is transformed into the most magnificent pair of shoes overnight. Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UG. 0844 871 7607 21-Jun Glyndebourne 2015 L’heure espagnole is a sassy and funny sex farce; while L’enfant et les sortilèges is a touching mortality tale in which fantastical fairy tale characters, animals, furniture and crockery all come to life to teach a small boy about kindness. Hawthorn Theatre, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City

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BEDS, BUCKS & HERTS AL8 6BX. 01707 357117 22-27 Jun Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy and one of his greatest and most popular plays is perfect viewing for a summer’s evening. Queen Mother Theatre, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SP. 01462 455166 26-Jun The Story of Fred and Ginger Award-winning singer Robert Habermann sings the songs and tells the story of the great dancing team of the thirties who introduced many fantastic songs into their iconic films. Rhodes Theatre, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3JG. 01279 710200 MUSIC 5-Jun 2015 Summer of Love Tour The Boodlums find humour in the best and worst of popular music, ricocheting between rock classics, Thirties revivals, pop hits and doo-wop favourites. The Court Theatre, Station Road, Tring, HP23 5QY 5-Jun The Blues Brothers Experience Dust off your pork pie hats, dig out those shades, put on your dancing shoes and get ready to shake your tailfeather in an electrifying evening of live entertainment guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles. Rhodes Theatre, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3JG. 01279 710200 7-Jun Stringfever The show is a musical and visual extravaganza combining the best of classical and popular tunes. Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN. 0845 0753993 9-Jun Soft Machine ‘Soft Machine’ were one of the greatest UK avant/jazz-rock bands of all time and their work continues to be name-checked by today’s hip experimentalists. The Stable, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, MK17 8LU. 01908 280800 9-Jun Only Men Aloud With songs such as Mr Blue Sky, Here Comes the Sun, Ticket to Ride and many more given the unique OMA twist, this show promises to showcase the versatility of this unique group. The Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way Stevenage, SG1 1LZ. 01438 363200 12-Jun Grandmaster Flash There are lots of stories about the birth of jazz and the beginning of rock n’ roll, but hip-hop has founding fathers: one of them is DJ Grandmaster Flash. Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans AL1 3LD. 01727 844488 12-Jun Whitney – Queen of the Night A stunning celebration of the music

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14-Jun The Bootleg Beatles Premier Beatles band returns to with 16-27 Jun Insights their spectacular two hour multi-media ‘Insights’ is a two part exhibition by the stage production featuring all the clasCarers in Hertfordshire Camera Club. sic Beatles hits. Aylesbury Waterside In part one, visual imagery is used to Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury show how carers experience their role symbolically and in reality. In part two, HP20 1UG. 0844 871 7607 the images show the expression of creativity that photography gives to car14-Jun Grimethorpe Colliery Band 2015 ers. Courtyard Arts Centre, Port Vale, Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world Hertford, SG14 3AA. 01992 509596 famous brass band, performing your favourite classics with passion and SPECIAL EVENTS style! Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlbor5-6 Jun Flamstead Book Festival ough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3NZ Talks from authors including Sophie 0844 8717652 Hannah and Jane Hawkin, the former wife of Stephen Hawking, a creative writing masterclass, a workshop for 20-Jun Soul Legends A smash-hit, Stateside spectacular kids and a toddlers story-telling sesfeaturing more soul classics than any sion. There will be the chance to buy other production. Watford Colosseum, the author’s books on the day and Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 get them signed after each session. 3JN. 0845 0753993 St.Leonard’s Church, 50 Trowley Hill Road, Flamstead, AL3 8EE. 24-27 Jun Punks Not Dead 07802 754501 ‘Punks Not Dead’ tells the story of five old friends re-uniting to see their child7-Jun St Paul’s Walden Bury - Open hood heroes the Sex Pistols in concert, Garden for NGS Spectacular formal woodland garden, it isn’t really a play about Punk but Grade 1 listed, laid out 1720. Long more of a hilarious and touching exrides lined with clipped beech hedges amination of friendship and nostalgia. The Court Theatre, Station Road , Tring lead to temples, statues, lake and a HP23 5QY terraced theatre. St Paul’s Walden Bury, Hitchin, SG4 8BP. 01438 871218 ARTS & EXHIBITIONS 12 May - 12 Jul Photography Exhibition 10-Jun Discover Hertford Museum - Remembering Roger Andrews An illustrated talk from the Assistant Free entry exhibition of photography Curator. Hertford Museum, Hertford by the late Stevenage photographer SG14 1DT. 01992 582686 Roger Andrews. Roger was a talented 13-28 Jun Letchworth Festival photographer who photographed The programme for the fortnight of many local events including earlier festivals and this event is in his memory. events plans to include sporting events held at various clubs and venues in The Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, and around the town, a dog show, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ. children’s interactive theatre, Proms 01438 363200 in the Park and more. Letchworth 2-13 Jun Incognito Garden City, SG6 3DD The CreativeBloc collective was formed in 2012 by Sadie Medhurst and AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES Elliott Ashton. The original incarnation 4-Jun Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables Bushey Auctions, Bushey Golf & of the exhibition ‘Incognito’ received Country Club, High Street, WD23 1TT. an outstanding response. Courtyard Arts Centre, Port Vale, Hertford, 020 8386 2552 SG14 3AA. 01992 509596 6-Jun Antiques, Collectables & 5 Jun - 5 Jul General Bucks Open Studios Acorn Auctions, The Maltings, SawSome of the best selected artists and bridgeworth, CM21 9JX. 01279 722012 makers from Bucks including Edward Stamp (painting & printmaking), Alan 6-Jun Antiques, Collectables, Kidd (painting), Diana Ashdown (printCeramics & General Welwyn Garden City Auctions, Hall maker) to name a few! Obsidian Art, Old Risborough Road, Stoke Grove, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4PH 020 8421 2298 Mandeville, HP22 5XJ. 01296 612150 15-19 Jun The Longest Story ‘The Longest Story in the World’ celebrates it’s 10th anniversary at the

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by the freedoms enshrined in the Magna Carta, there will also be re-enactments of real-life Victorian trials. You can explore trial and sentencing through the ages by getting involved in a mock trial: sit on the jury, take the magistrate’s seat or simply observe the legal process in action. An exhibition and series of events at St Albans Cathedral will include a children’s trail and a special celebratory ring of the Cathedral’s bells on Sunday 14th June at 3pm. Alban Pilgrimage The role of St Albans’ beautiful and eclectic Cathedral in the life of the city is evident at the annual Alban Pilgrimage, which takes place on Saturday 20 June. It commemorates the trial and execution of the saint that gave the city its name. Alban was converted to Christianity by a priest he sheltered from Roman persecution. The two men swapped cloaks, enabling the priest to escape, and Alban

was captured and put to death. This dramatic story will be retold in the procession of gigantic puppet figures from St Peters Church, through the market to the Cathedral, on Saturday 20 June, which will be attended by the Most Reverend Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury. The lively commerce of the marketplace juxtaposed with a vivid story of faith and martyrdom is an inspiring sight. Alban Weekend A fun-filled family street festival follows hot on the papier mâched heels of the Alban Pilgrimage to bring the Alban Weekend to a close on 21 June. eastlife.co.uk | 127

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The City’s main street – St Peters Street - will be closed to accommodate two music stages and one performance piazza. Together they will play host to bands such as the Swanvesta Social Club with their summery Cuban vibe, and a thrilling acrobatic parcour display on a specially constructed market stall stage. At 2pm the Rock Choir will raise the roof with a mass sing-along involving the whole of St Peter’s Street! Free children’s drama and music workshops will be available all day in the family tent and there will be plenty more on offer to amaze, excite and inspire. Try the pop-up print shop, face-painting, traditional wooden games, a yoga workshop or the craft market. To tantalise your taste buds the Street Festival will be offering street food to enjoy on the hoof or even on the beach. Yes, really - Godfrey’s Fish & Chip Beach will feature real sand and a Punch & Judy Theatre! Historic Market Of course, St Albans’ historic Market makes St Peters Street a great place to visit any week of the year. Even if you can’t buy cattle these days, there’s still a palpable

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Schools Museum, set in school buildings that developed in the site between 1837 and 1905. The classrooms are open to the public and are furnished and equipped to show the history of elementary education from 1810 to 1969. This hands-on museum allows visitors to try dipping their pen in an inkwell and writing in a sand tray or slate, and play with early toys, games, and puzzles. If you visiting Hitchin on a Tuesday, Friday or Saturday, take a browse of the town’s awardwinning market. Food & Drink The food scene in Hitchin offers something for all tastes and budgets. You’ll find popular cafes such as the Chilli Banana Sandwich Bar. With its quirky name, and even quirkier food options, it’s the perfect place to try something different. For evening dining try one of the town’s Mediterranean influenced restaurants such as DeRoka or Roberto’s Restaurant.

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THEATRE & SHOWS 2-6 June Legally Blonde: The Musical Based on the 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon, ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ is one of the funniest and most fabulous modern musicals around. Marina Theatre, The Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH. 01502 533200 2-6 Jun Joseph Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me. Ipswich Regent Theatre, 3 Saint Helen’s Street, Ipswich, IP4 1HE. 01473 433100 3-6 Jun Travelling Light EAST Dance Company has created a collection of original dance works, Travelling Light, which have been inspired by ideas around light. Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR. 01284 769505 4-6 June Fantastic Mr Fox Roald Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean, one fat, one short, one lean, to get rid of Mr Fox. Fisher Theatre, Broad Street, Bungay, NR35 1EE. 01986 897130 7-Jun Here We Are Again Keith Skipper and his Norfolk Missionaries of Mirth and Melody make a happy return in the precious name of neighbourly fun and frolics. Marina Theatre, The Marina, Lowestoft, NR32 1HH. 01502 533200 9-13 Jun Hay Fever ‘Hay Fever’ is a riotous comedy of appalling manners in which the theatrical Bliss family use words as almost physical weapons against each other and their unsuspecting weekend house guests. Theatre Royal , Westgate Street Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR. 01284 769505 10-Jun La bohème A lost key and an accidental touch of cold hands in the dark – so begins one of the greatest romances of all opera. Fisher Theatre, Broad Street, Bungay, NR35 1EE. 01986 897130 12-Jun Roy Orbison & Friends

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Hidden Gardens of Bury St Edmunds Sunday 21 June Bury St Edmunds This annual treat sees the gates flung open to the gardens of more than 30 homes in the centre of Bury St Edmunds for this one day. Now in its 29th year, this is the eagerly anticipated event for inquisitive garden lovers, giving them a chance to see many beautiful gardens that are normally hidden from view. There will also be refreshments, also plants to buy at some gardens, and from the ever popular Pennycross Plants nursery stall. The event is in aid of St Nicholas Hospice Care. Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading tributes to music legend Roy Orbison. Marina Theatre, The Marina, Lowestoft, NR32 1HH. 01502 533200 12-Jun Love, Labour, Lost Join Clown Noir on a voyage of discovery, comedy, and heartbreak. In 60 mins of physical comedy, watch as promises are broken and his life spirals out of control. The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH. 01502 589726 13-Jun An Evening Of African Celebration Celebrate the wonderful culture of Zulu dance. The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH. 01502 589726 13-Jun The Siege ‘The Siege’ is inspired by the real stories of a group of fighters who during the height of the second Intifada (2002)

15-16 Jun Aladdin A dazzling re-telling of this exotic tale, boldy brought to life through the magic of ballet. Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR. 01284 769505 17-Jun Jackson – Live in Concert ‘Jackson – Live in Concert’ sees long-time fan and hugely talented Ben recreate the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all his favourite songs. The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3FD. 01284 758000 18-Jun 7 Stories Pride, lust, sloth, wrath, greed, gluttony and envy all feature in this mix of music of drama. Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR. 01284 769505 18-Jun Man and Superman A romantic comedy, an epic fairytale, a fiery philosophical debate, Man and Superman asks fundamental questions about how we live. Fisher Theatre, Broad Street, Bungay, NR35 1EE. 01986 897130 19-Jun The Tramps The tale of ‘The Tramps’ is based on the delicate theme of marriage, portrayed through comedy and absurdity. August and Josephine dream of a better life but struggles to grasp the reality of their existence. The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH. 01502 589726 21-Jun An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson CBE Celebrate the life and career of a man who has interviewed some of the most important cultural figures, over 50 years in the business. Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR. 01284 769505

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SUFFOLK 25-27 Jun The Crucible Written as comment on the McCarthy trials of the 50s, Miller’s play has power and meaning not lost on us today. Fisher Theatre, Broad Street, Bungay, NR35 1EE. 01986 897130 27-Jun One Little Word Part of the Children’s Arts Festival - A beautiful and gentle story of friendship, power struggles and the rich world of creative play. Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR. 01284 769505 28-Jun A Midsummer Night’s Dream Featuring fairies, spells, and hallucinatory lovers. Julie Taymor turns out a production that’s visually breathtaking, funny, sexy and darkly poetic. Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AR. 01440 714140 MUSIC 4-Jun Simpson, Cutting & Kerr Comprising three of Britain’s finest musicians and interpreters of songs and tunes, each member of this trio is an acknowledged virtuoso in their own right. The Apex, 1 Charter Square Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD. 01284 758000 4-Jun Evening Serenade An evening of songs by the great composers with soprano Alice Reidy, Assistant Director of Music. The Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich IP9 2RX. 01473 326200 12-Jun Half Man Half Biscuit A truly genuine band, blessed with a magical capacity to make the most jaded of listeners fall back in love with music again. The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD. 01284 758000 19-Jun The Tim Thornton Quartet The Tim Thornton Quartet are performing fresh from the studio and release of their new record The Feel Good Place. Fisher Theatre, Broad Street, Bungay, NR35 1EE. 01986 897130 19-Jun Killer Queen ‘Killer Queen’ has been performing their tribute to Queen’s concert since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy & accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band has earned them the title of Queen tribute royalty. Marina Theatre, The Marina, Lowestoft, NR32 1HH. 01502 533200 12-Jun My Sweet Patootie ‘My Sweet Patootie’ is contemporary roots and ragtime at its best; bringing tight harmonies, monstrous guitar, sizzling fiddle and percussion together in one perfect package. The Cut, New Cut, Halesworth, IP19 8BY.

0845 6732123 20-Jun Dirty Lookz A five piece rock covers band from Lowestoft. The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH. 01502 589726 20-Jun The Carpenters Story Phil Aldridge’s lavish arrangements, stunning vocal harmonies and Claire Furley’s uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter combine to bring back memories of pop’s most melodic duo. The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD. 01284 758000 21-Jun The Simon & Garfunkel Story Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. Marina Theatre, The Marina, Lowestoft, NR32 1HH. 01502 533200 21-Jun That’ll Be The Day This hugely entertaining new production features a fresh line up of classic gold hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, plus more hilarious comedy! Ipswich Regent Theatre, 3 Saint Helen’s Street, Ipswich, IP4 1HE. 01473 433100 24-Jun The Kast Off Kinks ‘The Kast off Kinks’ are former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks’, back together to re-live the good times. Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AR. 01440 714140 26-Jun The Chicago Blues Brothers ‘The Chicago Blues Brothers’ are back with a brand new action packed show to celebrate over 30 years of the Blues Brothers phenomenon. Ipswich Regent Theatre, 3 Saint Helen’s Street, Ipswich, IP4 1HE. 01473 433100 27-Jun Cut Loose Poets Release your inner creativity with the help of two of the most enthusiastic experienced workshop leaders and poets, Michael Laskey & Dean Parkin. The Cut, New Cut, Halesworth, IP19 8BY. 0845 6732123 ARTS & EXHIBITIONS 1-30 June Melford Hall Art Fair Melford Hall’s Art Fair brings together a group of East Anglian artists, chosen to ensure a variety of styles and tastes, to exhibit their paintings throughout the house. Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA. 01787 379228 6-7 Jun Suffolk Open Studios Over 125 Suffolk artists will be opening their studios to the public over the weekends of June 2015 as part of the long-running Suffolk Open Studios initiative. Come and meet the artists, see how they work, learn how they

produce their art and be inspired! Various veues 11 Jun - 14 Aug Summer Exhibition Summer Exhibition will focus on images of the region from a variety of artists. This exhibition opens on 11 June and runs until 14 August when the gallery will close for 10 days. Sea Pictures Gallery, Well Lane, Clare, CO10 8NH. 01787 279024 24-Jun Great Cities of Art: Rome John Sheeran’s 2015 programme of talks is Great Cities of Art. Ipswich Film Theatre, Corn Exchange, Ipswich, IP1 1DH. 01473 433100 SPECIAL EVENTS 6-7 Jun Flavours Summer Food and Drink Festival If you love food, then come and join in for an action-packed line-up of events and attractions right across two days. Henham Park, Southwold 6-7 Jun Wool Weekend There will sheep shearing in the stableyard, a knit and a knatter in the tearoom and 21st Century and Tudor artisans demonstrating the wool story from fleece to jumper. Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9BA. 01787 310207 7-Jun Strutt Your Mutt Dog Day Come along and sniff out the fun at this tail-waggingly exciting day full of dog related activities, including a doggy fashion show, behaviour clinic, displays and competitions. Woodfarm Barn, Benacre 20-Jun Craft & Gift Fair A warm and friendly craft & gift fair shopping experience! Held on 6 and 20 Jun. The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD. 01284 758000 AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES 6-Jun Metherells Town centre auction house providing valuation services and monthly sales of fine art, antiques & collectables. The Old Print Works, Thoroughfare, Halesworth, IP19 8AP. 01986 873050 20-Jun Lowestoft Auction Rooms Antique/General auctions every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. 36 Pinbush Road, Lowestoft, NR33 7NL 01502 531532 21-Jun Clare Antiques Fair A great collection of antique and vintage dealers from all over the region. Clare Town Hall, Market Hill, Clare CO10 8NN. 07869 332245 27-28 June Long Melford Antiques and Vintage Fair The Old School, Hall Street, CO10 9DX. 01449 740601

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It may not be officially a city, but with its vibrant culture and many attractions Ipswich has asserted itself as the city of Suffolk. An exciting town where life centres around the water: shops, restaurants and bars line the waterfront, and the architecture echoes a maritime history. The waterfront is one of Ipswich’s main attractions and no visit would be complete without a stroll along the water’s edge or an evening meal with a sunset view of the oats in the harbour. If dry land simply won’t do, there’s the opportunity to explore the town from the water itself with an Orwell River Cruise. Things to do Ipswich is a place where the creative arts thrive. The town is culturally rich, and is home to many galleries – most prominently the Artists’ Gallery in Electric House, Christchurch Mansion, which holds the best collection of Constable and Gainsborough works outside of London, and the Town Hall and two museums.

There’s no shortage of entertainment venues. Theatregoers and dance-lovers will appreciate the wealth of shows to see at Ipswich’s New Wolsey Theatre and visionary dance venue, DanceEast. Classic art lovers will make a beeline for the Tudor Christchurch Mansion, which holds the best collection of Constable and Gainsborough works outside of London.

better to dine than by the water’s edge. Ipswich’s marina is lined with bars and restaurants. Mariners Restaurant is a renowned French brasserie afloat, moored alongside Neptune Quay at Ipswich Marina, while Bistro on the Quay is popular for seasonal produce and the Waterfront Bar and Bistro for dinner and drinks. If you’re the foodie sort, Ipswich has more than just restaurants. It’s also home to foodie attractions such as the Suffolk Food Hall and Jimmy’s Farm.

The Buttermarket Shopping Centre is a shopper’s paradise, filled with big brands as well as small independent retailers. If you’re looking for something a little different browse the market which is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays located at The Cornhill.

What’s on? The Ipswich Arts Festival, 19 June to 12 July A varied programme of events such as visual arts, film and music. Encompassing venues across the town, visitors can enjoy a range of exhibitions, comedy, music, literacy and workshops.

During the summer months Ipswich is a great place for enjoying the great outdoors. The town’s main park, Christchurch Park is located a short walk from the city centre. Sporting facilities include tennis courts, a croquet lawn and a bowling green.

Maritime Ipswich Festival, 15 to 16 August Ipswich celebrates its maritime past with the Maritime Ipswich festival: a weekend of events including nautical-themed and continental markets, music aboard a historic barge, Georgian re-enactments, beer festivals, street entertainment and fireworks!

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