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The C-Class Cabriolet. Freedom as standard.

Total driving enjoyment with no compromise on comfort. The all-new C-Class Cabriolet offers impressive traction and dynamism, courtesy of the optional permanent all-wheel drive 4MATIC system. Enhanced with automatic wind deflector AIRCAP and the neck-level heating system AIRSCARF as standard, you’re sure to enjoy year-round open-air driving like never before.

Ready for an unforgettable open-air experience? Book a test drive today.

Official government fuel consumption figures in mpg (litres per 100km) for the new C-Class Cabriolet range: urban 23.5(12.0)–54.3(5.2), extra urban 39.2(7.2)–72.4(3.9), combined 31.7(8.9)–62.8 (4.5). CO2 emissions 208-116 g/km.

Official EU-regulated test data are provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors.

Whilst this offer is only available through Mercedes-Benz Finance, we do arrange finance behalf of other finance companies as well. Model featured is a Mercedes-Benz C 200 Sport at £37,630 on-the-road (on-the-road price includes VAT, delivery, 12 months’ Road Fund Licence, number plates, first registration fee and fuel). Specification imagery may show optional features. Content relating to finance is promoted by Mercedes-Benz Finance. Your Retailer may offer finance on behalf of other companies. *Finance offer based on a C 200 Sport on a Mercedes-Benz Agility Agreement, on 10,000 miles per annum. Vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges apply. †Payable if you exercise the option to purchase the car. ††Includes optional purchase payment, purchase activation fee and Retailer deposit contribution. Orders/credit approvals on selected C- Class Cabriolet, between 1 July and 30 September 2017, registered by 31 December 2017. Guarantees may be required. Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Some combinations of features/options may not be available. Credit provided subject to status by Mercedes-Benz Finance, MK15 8BA. Prices, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions correct at time of production.

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CONTRIBUTORS RUBY REED Lifestyle writer GERLA DE BOER Globetrotter foodie

NICOLA OSBORNE Mummy, blogger and frustrated novelist SUE COOKE Motoring journalist TRACEY DEAN Writer and photographer LIZ MATTOCK Freelance writer KATRINA OTTER Wedding planner extraordinaire COLLETTE HOEFKENS Artist & proprietor at Norton Way Gallery AMANDA FRENCH Blogger, foodie & PR pro

PUBLISHER Sean Thompson sean@eastlife.co.uk - 01954 267696 EDITOR Emma Kemsley emma@eastlife.co.uk - 01954 267904 PRODUCTION MANAGER Paul Balaam paul@eastlife.co.uk - 01954 268142

A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Dear Reader, In this issue we’re making a splash as we celebrate our region’s wonderful water destinations. There’s nothing quite like spending a sunny day by the water’s edge and whether that’s the coast, a river or the Broads, we’ve got plenty of ideas on how to make the most of the summer sun.

Plan your trip to the beach to coincide with a coastal carnival, full details on page 25 or hop aboard a boat and explore the rivers of East Anglia with our guide on page 19.

Elsewhere we have a guide to exploring the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, and we’ve listed the best bank holiday events so there’s no excuse not to make the most of the three-day weekend.

Have fun!

Emma Kemsley

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AUGUST 9-15 NEWS FLASH A round-up of monthly news and events

CONTENTS

19-21 ON THE WATER How to make a splash this summer 25-27 COASTAL CARNIVALS Don’t miss these seaside events 39-41 DOG-FRIENDLY Tails About Town and dog-friendly hotels 43-47 LITTLE EAST Mum’s the Word and summer holiday activities 49-55 FOOD & DRINK News, the Cambridge Foodie, seafood and BBQ tips 57-59 HEALTH Outdoor sports 61-63 FASHION Holiday packing and accessories

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66-67 WEDDINGS 10 things to do on your wedding day 77-89 INTERIORS Fireplaces, interior advice, gardens and property 91-93 ARTS Monthly column and the latest news 95-103 ESSEX Colchester, Colne Valley and events 107-113 SUFFOLK Beccles, Bungay and theatre listings 117-129 NORFOLK Secret Norfolk, the Broads and a day in Holt 131-135 BEDS, BUCKS & HERTS Olney and events 137-145 CAMBRIDGESHIRE Cambridge’s best veggie restaurants & a gudie to St Ives

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Cambridge American Cemetery, Memorial and Visitor Center

Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial

Explore the Visitor Center and connect with a powerful story of courage and determination.

All visitor services free; group tours available Entry FREE; group tours available | Fully accessible > Coton, 3 miles west ofChildren’s downtownactivities Cambridge available phone 01954 210 350 > By bike, use the path to Coton, then Madingley email cambridge@abmc.gov Madingley | Coton | Cambridge | CB23 7PH > By car, take the A1303 roadRoad towards Bedford > PHONE By bus,01954 use the City Sightseeing 210 350 EMAIL bus cambridge@abmc.gov www.abmc.gov Photos: Arthur Brookes and US NARA www.abmc.gov > Hours: 9–5 daily except Christmas & New Year’s

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SANDRINGHAM FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR THIRD YEAR The Sandringham Food and Drink Festival returns for its third year from 5-6 August.

Showcasing the best of the region’s produce, this year’s line up includes chefs Tom Kerridge and Jean Christophe Novelli, who will headline on Saturday and Sunday. They will be supported by a host of other chefs over the two days, including Sabrina Ghayour, the Crabstock Boys, Norfolk’s finest Galton Blackiston and the Craft Beer Boys.

In addition to cooking demonstrations, the event will feature street food and drinks at the Piazza, food halls offering food from both regional and national producers, and live jazz and folk music.

The craft corner will host a programme of activities with live demonstrations of glassblowing, chainsaw carving, working Blacksmiths, children’s workshops and the Bushtucker Challenge, to mention just a few.

Ideal for a summer family day out, the event will open daily from 10am to 6pm. Tickets priced: adults £8, children £3. www.sandringhamfoodfestival.co.uk

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Perkins Great Eastern Run training session

FREE PERKINS GREAT EASTERN RUN TRAINING SESSIONS If you’ve signed up for this year’s Perkins Great Eastern Run, now is your chance to get advice from experienced runners and coaches at a series of free training sessions.

The sessions take place fortnightly at Peterborough Embankment Athletics Track on Bishop’s Road and will help prepare runners for race day. This month’s sessions will take place 9 and 23 August at 7pm, and will last one hour.

Runners can meet seasoned competitors who will be acting as pacers to help entrants achieve their personal best on Sunday 8 October.

A prize draw competition to win the latest running accessories will be held at the end of each session.

Runners don’t have to be already signed up to the Perkins Great Eastern Run to go along to the sessions, you can be considering or merely just want to get some running advice. Entries to the half marathon and fun run can still be made online at www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE SWISS GARDEN

INVERTEBRATE WALK - WEDNESDAY 16 AUGUST 2017 For those who enjoy the natural world, a walk around the beautiful Swiss Garden and adjoining Woodland in search of interesting specimens from the invertebrate world. £8 per adult with up to four children FREE! Book via: www.shuttleworth.org/invertebrate-walk

WORKSHOP: AUTUMN & WINTER PLANTING - SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2017 This workshop is about bringing colour and interest to your garden during the autumn and winter seasons. Led

by RHS and Chelsea Flower Show award winning garden designer Philippa Pearson. Only £25 per person.

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Craft & Design Fair

Not all Craft Fairs are the same!

Over 140 exhibitors “I’ve never

seen so many beautiful creative items together at the same time.

It was awesome!”

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HYDE HALL 25 - 28 August

Admission to Garden also gives admission into Craft & Design Fair Free Garden entry for RHS Members • 10am to 5pm Daily • Garden closes 6pm

www.craftinfocus.com

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NEW EXHIBITION AT THE NATIONAL HERITAGE CENTRE AT PALACE HOUSE NEWMARKET This month until October 2017, the National Heritage Centre in Newmarket, will be showing a new exhibition, ‘On Your Bike: The Art of Cycling - A ride through the history and science of cycling.’

The exhibition, on display in the upstairs gallery is to celebrate the Tour of Britain, which will start in Newmarket in September. The Tour of Britain is British Cycling’s premier road cycling event, giving cycling fans the opportunity to see the world’s best teams and riders competing on their doorstep.

The exhibition depicts the art and science of the bicycle, which has become a captivating subject for artists to reflect movement, speed and symbolize the haste and excitement of modernity.

The National Heritage Centre at Palace House Newmarket has recently been shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2017 prize.

It will also be hosting Summer Holiday Weekends from 11am-4pm on 12-13 and 19-20 August, which will offer the opportunity to groom a pony and learn more about their welfare and nutrition.

PETERBOROUGH ITALIAN FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ITS NINTH YEAR The Peterborough Italian Festival will return to the city from 9-10 September, 12pm–5pm, in the Cathedral Square.

Now in its ninth year, making it the longest running event of its kind in the UK, the two-day festival will feature classic Italian opera, dance and Italian food market. In addition, there will be sporting activities and classic cars.

New entertainment for this year includes music and dance from Laboratorio Orafolk from Deliceto in the province of Foggia, and captivating theatre from Shakespeare in Italy with their performance Aliens Order.

The festival runs on Heritage Open Day weekend and there will be an exhibition celebrating Peterborough’s London Brick heritage at St John the Baptist Church in Church Street on the Saturday. A large number of Peterborough’s Italian community worked for the London Brick Company.

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NORWICH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SCOOPS NATIONAL AWARDS Norwich Business Improvement District (BID) were celebrating last month after scooping not one but two top industry awards.

Norwich BID was recognised for their stunning Christmas 2016 spectacular. Christmas in Norwich last year saw the UK’s first Tunnel of Light emulate the Northern Lights and 280ft projections which transformed two of Norwich’s most iconic buildings, the Castle and City Hall. Norwich BID were awarded Campaign of the Year.

Norwich BID was also recognised in the BID of the Year Award for its vast achievements and innovations in making a number of projects a reality for the city centre; including free Wi-Fi, the VisitNorwich App and the Murals to the City of Stories campaign.

CELEBRATE THE VERY BEST OF SUFFOLK…WITH FORKS AT THE READY Back for its fifth year, ‘Walk with a Fork’, Ormiston Families’ flagship event will take place at Helmingham Hall on 3 September.

The seven mile route includes beautiful vistas, architecture and hidden valleys not usually seen by members of the public.

Mackenzie-David Events has been confirmed as the main lunch stop, breakfast will be served by the tea rooms at Helmingham Hall, and the walk concludes with award-winning Alder Tree Cream Ice. Other producers supporting the event include The Fish Hut, with some of Suffolk’s best fish and chips, James

White Drinks, Suffolk Salami, Fairfield Farm Crisps and The Cheese & Pie Man. Tickets are £23 per person and children under 5 go free. Dogs are welcome. www.ormiston-families.eventbrite.com

DIVE INTO THE OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR THIS AUTUMN The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is returning to the UK this autumn, bringing an evening of inspirational and jaw-dropping ocean films to almost 30 venues including the Cambridge Corn Exchange on 6 October and the Lecture Theatre at the UEA in Norwich on 7 October.

The event, which originates in Australia, features a brand new selection of the world’s best oceanthemed short films, with action footage from both above and below the water’s surface. To find out more about the festival, watch the trailer and book tickets, visit www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk

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Enjoy the historic House, 28 acres of Formal Gardens, Deer Park, Adventure Playground and Dinosaur Trail.

Open every day this summer 11am – 5pm (last admission 4pm), earlier opening during the summer holidays! Please check the website before arrival.

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LIFESTYLE

Make a SPLASH! This summer we’ve been blessed with endless days of sunshine, and here at eastlife we’re being optimistic and hoping it can last the duration of August. And what could be better than spending a sunny day by the water?

The region’s beaches will be drawing in families from across the country but if the idea of traffic, finding a parking space and hunting for a spot on the sand fills you with horror on a hot day then we’ve come up with some other ideas to cool off...

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DOWN BY THE RIVER Escape the coastal crowds and opt for a lazy day on the river. The East of England is blessed with a number of waterways that links its historic towns.

The River Orwell offers some of the best views of Suffolk. Hop aboard the Lady Orwell for a sightseeing tour or enjoy an afternoon tea cruise from Harwich Harbour or Pin Mill. For those looking to make the most of the summer nights choose the Sundowner Cruise on 12 August which will feature canapés, fizz, a two course buffet and live music.

March Adventurer or the March Explorer. Holding up to 10 people and with dogs welcome, you can enjoy a day out with friends. Bring food and drink and enjoy a leisurely trip down the river. Visit www.foxboats.co.uk/day-boat-hire for more details.

If you’d prefer to keep your feet on dry land in Suffolk but still want to experience the River Orwell landscape, pack a picnic and head to the Nacton Picnic Site, where you can watch ships navigating the narrow channel up river to Ipswich.

How about a day exploring Cambridgeshire by its rivers? Starting in Cambridge, follow the river to the Backs before heading to Grantchester for a spot of afternoon tea at the famous Orchard Tea Garden.

Along this stretch of river, you’ll find a number of punting and canoeing outlets. Alternatively follow the River Cam east into the Great Ouse and discover the sites of Ely – a climb to the top of the cathedral on a clear day is a must!

This month Ipswich Maritime Festival returns to the Waterfront from 19-20 August. The Viking themed event will bring two days filled with music, historical re-enactments, a variety of vessels, street food, fairground rides, punch and judy, a range of stalls and children’s activities. There will also be a programme of live music and firework finale.

Everyone knows you can enjoy a day of punting on the river in Cambridge, but head a little further out to March and enjoy spending a day on the water in a narrowboat with Fox Boats. Choose from either the

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Barefoot Sup & Fitness (www.barefootsup.com) based in Ely offer everything paddleboard related from beginners sessions, to leisurely tours down the river or even cardio and yoga on the paddleboards. A fun and unusual way to stay fit and healthy.

Discover more of the Great River Ouse with a trip to Bedford. Here you can learn more about the waterway with a canoe or kayaking trip (available at www.canoetrail.co.uk). For a leisurely afternoon opt for a John Bunyan river cruise complete with afternoon tea or a fish and chips supper. Of course, you don’t have to be on the water to enjoy this stretch of river, there’s plenty of riverside pubs where

you can enjoy a Pimms in the sunshine such as the Bedford Swan.

features plenty of space for picnics and sunbathing on the grassed area.

BOATING LAKES A boating lake in the sunshine stirs up a longing of a simple time gone by. There’s something rather charming about rowing a boat in blissful surroundings and if you’re looking for an hour of calm then a visit to one of the region’s boating lakes is for you.

A great activity for couples, friends or families, test your rowing skills at The Lake at Holkham, a mile long with islands to navigate, the Southwold Boating Lakes and Tea Room, great for passing an afternoon or for a trip to Neverland on the Suffolk Coast visit the Thorpeness Meare, famous for its House in the Clouds and colourful row boats.

If you’re not feeling quite brave enough for a dip, but the children have tired of the paddling pool, take a trip to the Aqua Park at Fairlands Valley Park in Stevenage. The sprays, squirts, mists and sheets of water provide hours of endless fun for all ages.

With so many water activities available, we’re now crossing our fingers for more sunshine – come on mother nature, just one more month of sun, please!

LIDOS If it’s a scorching hot day and all you can think about is taking a dip then there are still a few remaining lidos across the East. Having reopened in 2010, Beccles Lido saw its most successful year in 2016 and with the beautiful weather this year looks set to be even busier. Open until 10 September, it features giant inflatable sessions every day through the school holidays (weather and demand permitting).

For a refreshing dip in a beautiful location adjoining the Woburn Abbey Estate, visit the Woburn Lido. The outdoor swimming pool was refurbished in 2016 and

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WWII Weekend Sun 27 – Mon 28 August 10.30am – 5pm Get ready to take cover as this explosive action packed bank holiday weekend propels you into wartime Britain.

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It’s the Summer of Computer Love this year in Cambridge Explore electronics, coding and control systems, revive your passion for retro gaming, discover the people and stories that laid the foundation for our digital age & so much more at our exciting new summer festival.

The Summer of Computer Love July - Sept 2017 Interactive Workshops, Talks & Hands-on Experiences in a digital playground for all ages.

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aggie’s Centre Cambridge is a charity that provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer, their family and friends, from diagnosis throughout living with the affects after cancer.

Maggie’s has been providing high quality, evidence-based support for over 4 years in the local area. We help people to achieve the best possible state of psychological and physical health during diagnosis, treatment and throughout their cancer journey.

People across Cambridgeshire and beyond can come to Maggie’s as any stage of their cancer journey, for as long or as little as they like.

Evidence shows that an uplifting environment can reduce stress and anxiety. Maggie’s is designed to feel more like a home than a hospital, with no reception desk, no signs on the all, no name badges and a big kitchen table at their heart. This approach supports the informal relationships between staff and visitors, and is an important part of the unique support we offer.

Our Centre is staffed by Cancer Support Specialists, Benefits Advisor, Nutritionist, therapists and Psychologist who can support people in whichever way best suit their needs.

Maggie’s Culture Crawl Cambridge Friday 29 September

Maggie’s Culture Crawl Cambridge is back! Join us for 8 mile sponsored walk around Cambridge and explore the city in the evening. There are so many historical and interesting places to see and we will be handselecting few of them just for you!

Maggie’s Centre Cambridge is a place to find practical advice about benefits and eating well; a place where qualified experts provide emotional support; a place to meet other people or simply to sit quietly with a cup of tea. You don’t need an appointment – just drop in to the Centre for an informal chat first to find out more about service. The Centre is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm.

We rely on the donations from the local community and businesses as we do not receive any funding from the government. It costs us £2,400 a day to run our Centre to provide free support to people affected by cancer, their friends and family.

Take part and raise money for our Centre to help us support people affected by cancer, their family and friends. We look forward to seeing you on the night!

Start time: 6.30pm - arrive at 6pm for registration

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The Heong Gallery at Downing College, The Round Church.

More venues to be announced soon!

Register and fundraise: £20 per person with a fundraising target of £80 and ticket only (no fundraising obligation) £60 per person Places are limited so register now!

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Summer by the Sea

THIS SUMMER HEAD TO THE COAST ACROSS THE REGION TO ENJOY FUN IN THE SUN Written by Amanda French

SUFFOLK This year Aldeburgh Carnival is taking place from Saturday 19 – Monday 21 August. The carnival has a history dating back over 170 years and is still going strong. Enjoy music from a military band, the carnival queen and of course, lots of floats in the parade. As darkness descends you’ll also be treated to a spectacular firework display.

Saturday 12 August sees ‘The Music From The Boats That Rocked’; a one-off show in Felixstowe at The Spa Pavillion. Enjoy music from the golden era of radio when pirates ruled the airwaves.

There’ll be a multitude of performers from the

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1960s and 70s including The Honeycombs and Tony Burrows. Tickets on sale now.

Have you ever wanted to step inside the Orfordness Lighthouse? On 6 August, the lighthouse will be open for guided tours. Learn about the history and the future of this iconic Suffolk site. Climb up the 100 steps to see amazing views of Suffolk and the surrounding scenery of the Ness itself. In order to get to the lighthouse you’ll need to buy boat tickets at Orford Quay from 1pm onwards.

The ferry costs £3.50 but there is no charge for the tour. However, donations for the upkeep of the lighthouse are more than welcome!

NORFOLK Wells Carnival takes place this year from Friday 28 July to Sunday 6 August and sees a week-long family festival taking place throughout the town.

Enjoy the Carnival procession on Saturday 5 August featuring floats, fancy-dress and much more. Take part in traditional seaside activities including a sandcastle competition, town crier competition and the crowning of the carnival royals. Enjoy live music and entertainment daily.

ESSEX On Sunday 13 August gather up the whole family and head over to Dovercourt Bay for the Beside the sea festival. With water based activities, free entertainment and beach activities going on all day long. There’ll be plenty to keep you occupied!

Join locals and visitors alike at the Beach Bonfire and Scavenger Hunt at Cudmore Grove Country Park, in East Mersea on Wednesday 2 August from 11am – 3.30pm.

This year’s Sheringham Carnival takes place from Saturday 29 July to 6 August. Now running for over 50 years, the carnival will feature plenty of fun activities and competitions, as well as the parade which takes over the town.

Search for washed up treasures before gathering around a beach bonfire to listen to nautical tales. There’ll be toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate on hand to keep you going too. Only £7 per person.

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Punting on the River Cam has got to be one for the bucket list. It is a wonderful way to experience views of Cambridge’s iconic colleges and great architecture.

So pick a nice day and head down to the riverside to be greeted by the Scudamore’s punting team. Choose the chauffeured option or test your own punting skills! Boats can be rented from 9am to dusk and prices are available online. From a personal experience this is not an activity to be missed!

Written by Ruby Reed Follow Ruby on Twitter @rubylifestyle No one likes to feel they wasted the summer, so listen up and get ready to fill the days with these ideas.

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Peaceful or lively? The beach at Holkham is one of the most unspoilt and beautiful stretches of sand in the country. The dunes are a place for relaxation and scenery intake. Holkham beach was recently voted ‘Best Beach in the UK’ in a survey of travel writers.

In comparison Great Yarmouth’s beach front offers the classic arcade entertainments, fish, chips and ice-cream!

Swing over to the 18-hole adventure golf putting course. Work your way around streams, rocks and waterfalls! It’s suitable for all ages with a restaurant on site. Or for a child specific course, try Rye-Assic Adventure Park. This dinosaur themed attraction also features soft play areas, ideal for the under 12s and feel free to bring your own picnic. Both venues operate indoors and outdoors - rain or shine!

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Located within the impressive Wimpole Estate this heritage site offers history and fun in one. The farm animals (the piglets being my favourite!) and beautiful buildings offer a delightful family day out. Along with a signature national trust café serving the usual delights.

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Thetford Forest, Norfolk

Grab your outdoor shoes and explore the depths of Thetford Forest. Whether it’s a gentle wander you fancy or an action-packed activity day, the site has you covered. Go Ape offers Segways and tree top adventures with zip wires and Tarzan swings for the daredevils. Or opt for a more relaxing canoe hire. Feel free to pack your own picnic or rest in the café.

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Abbey Gardens, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

All these historic sites are sure to be making summer just as educational as fun! These famous ruins are a visiting hotspot, equipped with a children’s play area, ice-cream shop and bird aviary. I have many fond memories of fantastic games of hide and seek here during my childhood! Another fail safe place to set up the family picnic and just a stone’s throw away from the enchanting town centre and its shops.

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Newmarket Races, Suffolk

A forever popular day out is one spent at the racecourse. The tradition runs strong in Newmarket and the track leaves its visitors with the horse racing itch to come back, again and again.

Choose to experience the day in a fancy premier enclosure - where dressing the part is a must, or join in the fun within the family enclosure. Newmarket racecourse is providing family fun days every Saturday this summer, where under 18s go free, with free entertainment. It could be you coming home with some cash winnings as well as an experience.

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The Zoo - Linton, Banham & Colchester

When was your last zoo experience? For a wildlife packed and very full day make your way to Colchester.

You won’t be disappointed with their range of animals.

Refreshments can be found at the café but feel free to take your own. For a more tame experience (perfect for little ones who may get worn out) try Linton, Cambridge or Banham Zoo, Norfolk.

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Marina Leisure Centre, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk or your local!

Now we all know a British summer can include a rainy day or too, so let’s have a back-up plan. If the weathers not co-operating and the kids need to get out, go for a leisure centre. With sports facilities, such as; squash courts and soft play areas most centres have enough to fill up your day with - whatever ages you have to please. Check out what your local has to offer, before having to look any further afield.

So instead of sitting around this weekend, make the effort to go on a mini adventure. There are memories waiting to be made - be ready to take some photos!

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Ickworth House, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Keeping with the National Trust theme, Ickworth house provides another family outing. From walk trails to the adventure play area, equipped with a zipwire. Ickworth is fully prepared to entertain the kids - they can pick up an adventure backpack, from the Porter’s Lodge visitor reception. The backpacks include all the tools needed to explore the grounds, including; compasses, magnifying glasses, bug viewers and identification guides for the insects, birds and plants to be found around the estate.

It’s the perfect place to enjoy a picnic. Let the kids run wild whilst the adults can take in the picturesque views.

The evergreen gardens are a must! On rainy days’ there are games in the West Wing reception and every day of the Suffolk school holidays indoor kids’ arts and crafts take place in the gallery.

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We all search around last minute to make the most of a bank holiday and that extra day off, especially in the warmer August weather, so we’ve put together a list of events to give you a head start.

BEDFORDSHIRE Tinwood Festival 2017, 25,26,27 August Bedford, MK41 6AB From swing to electro-pop, Tinwood Festival brings together some of the best amateur bands at this vintage spectacular. Set on a historic woodland site, Twinwood is a magical trip back in time through decades of retro music, dancing and fashion. Get your vintage get up on and see why people are calling this event the “Quirkiest, Friendliest and Vintagest festival ever!” Book your tickets at www.twinwoodevents.com

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Howbury Hall Garden, 27 August Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41 0JB Enjoy the beauty of a late Victorian garden designed with mature trees, sweeping lawns and wonderful colour themed herbaceous borders. Explore the woodlands, where as you walk towards the large pond, the outside of a disused ice house can be seen.

Within the garden you’ll discover a large walled garden for vegetables and cut flowers and a comprehensive collection of apple varieties of Bedfordshire.

There are activities for adults and children alike at this horticultural day out. www.ngs.org.uk

CAMBRIDGESHIRE The Cambridge Cocktail Weekend, 25-27 August Cambridge Corn Exchange Let your hair down this bank holiday weekend and celebrate Cambridge’s cocktail scene with a three day extravaganza of drink and live music. Retuning for a second year, the event will present a festival of cocktails, global spirits and live entertainment.

Throughout the weekend there will be free activities, cocktail master classes, demonstrations and a selection of tasty street food. Buy your ticket for a tipple at www.cambridgecocktailweekend.co.uk

Afternoon Tea Cruise on the Ouse, 26 August Meet at The Bedford Swan For a perfect summer afternoon event hop aboard the afternoon tea cruise along the River Ouse. Take in the sights of Bedford from the water with a two hour boat trip complete with traditional afternoon tea. Price: £120 per table (max 4 persons).

For further details visit www.bedfordswanhotel.co.uk/ summer-afternoon-tea-cruises-on-the-ouse

ESSEX Craft in Focus, 25-28 August RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET Craft in Focus will be staging its contemporary craft and design fair during the August bank holiday weekend within the RHS Garden at Hyde Hall. This craft event will showcase 140 of the very best contemporary craft makers and artists in the UK and will give the public the opportunity to view and purchase

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direct from talented designer makers who have a real passion for the work that they create. Also on offer is numerous sweet treats and food stalls, selling lots of tempting goodies. www.craftinfocus.com HERTFORDSHIRE 27th Annual Knebworth Classic Motor Show, 27-28 August Calling all motoring enthusiasts! This bank holiday welcomes the return of the Knebworth Classic Motor Show. Set in the grounds of Knebworth House, the event will feature up to 1,000 classic and collectable vehicles, static displays and arena parades including the famous ‘Decibel Duel’, where owners compete to find the loudest car of the show! Don’t miss the award ceremony which is scheduled to take place at the arena at 4pm. Admission fees include Car Show, and entry to Knebworth Park, Gardens and Dinosaur Trail: Adult: £9.50. Children under 3: FreeFamily Ticket (4 persons): £34 www.knebworthhouse.com NORFOLK North Norfolk Music Festival, 15-26 August St Mary’s Church, South Creake Catch the end of the North Norfolk Music Festival over the bank holiday weekend. A classical spectacular which offers lovers of music a cacophony of musical delights end with a crescendo of scores over the bank holiday weekend. northnorfolkmusicfestival.com.

Village at War, Glitz and the Blitz at Gressenhall, 27-28 August Explore the fascinating new displays and discover the voices from the Workhouse. Hear real stories of those who lived and worked within its walls and find out about the impact of this intriguing institution. Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse is a truly

special museum. Visit its 50-acre site and discover the historic workhouse building featuring exhibition galleries exploring ‘Voices from the Workhouse’, tour the museum of life on the land and the traditional farm with rare breed livestock and if that’s not enough kids have a giant adventure playground to explore. www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk SUFFOLK Fenland Country Fair, 27-28 August Enjoy a fun two days of traditional rural entertainment at Stow-cum Quy Park over the August Bank Holiday weekend. There’s a range of old and new displays such as the Vintage Parade and Heavy Horse Show. The event will celebrate rural pastimes.

Dog lovers should check out the dog show and gun dog demonstrations, and it’s great news for families as children under 11 go free! www.fenlandfairs.com Our Bury St Edmunds Food & Drink Festival, 27-28 August Bury St Edmunds town centre Two of the country’s favourite celebrity chefs will headline this summer’s Our Bury St Edmunds Food & Drink Festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Once again some of the most popular restaurants and food establishments in the town will be showcasing their skills at the free town centre event, which has been running for five years.

Jack Stein, middle son of Rick Stein, makes his first appearance in the Stoves Cookery Theatre on the Sunday. On Bank Holiday Monday Paul Rankin, best known as one of the longest standing and most successful chefs on ‘Ready Steady Cook’ will take to the stage. Each chef will host three cooking demonstrations, scheduled for 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

Further details at www.ourburystedmunds.com/foodanddrinkfestival

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DISASTROUS DOGGY DAY’S OUT That’s it, I’m done! I’m never taking Fletcher to a public event (without the supervision of my husband) ever again! Recently I reached my embarrassment level at DogFest at Knebworth House.

Full of dogs, activities and talks it sounded like a great day out, and if you have a well-behaved dog it would be a blast, if you have a naughty spaniel, perhaps not so much.

The first mistake I made was inviting his girlfriend Juno, yes, remember her from a few columns back? The huge and hyper staffy-cross. My friend and I arrived at the same time and managed to park next to one another – that’s about the only successful event of the day! Fletcher saw Juno through the window and the screams of excitement began. Unable to wait for me to put his lead on, he managed to free himself from his seatbelt and hurl himself into my friend’s car. Car commotion over and back on the lead, we headed for the show, only for Fletcher to stop in the middle of a crowd and poop.

Unable to keep still with excitement, picking it up was a challenge, and as you can imagine the worst happened - yep, my hand went straight in – argh!

Next stop, the portable loos for me to wash my hands and a toilet break. I went in one portable with Fletcher, my friend and Juno in the other. Have you ever been in a small portable toilet with a hyper dog? No of course not, no one is that stupid! It wasn’t the best experience but I’m just thankful the whole row didn’t go tumbling over like dominos – although it was close!

We headed straight for the dog diving activity where we queued for over an hour to purchase tickets. Half way through the queuing time I noticed other dog-owners had begun to keep their distance, and indeed there was a sparse circle around us. I presume it had something to do with our delightful dogs rolling around and jumping to see the water

(we really did try to keep them calm, I promise, it was just impossible).

After a long wait it was finally our turn. Fletcher refused to jump for a ball and instead demanded a stick-shaped toy, then as I expected he was in without a second thought. Juno on the other hand… errr, well, despite her excitement it turns out she can’t actually swim and instead had to be carried around the pool – time and money well spent! Trying to get Fletcher out was obviously a huge problem and I had to literally chase the scuba spaniel around in circles, only for him to soak everyone on exit with a big shake.

The show had a great selection of stalls, both dogs had a free vet check, and we listened to Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick – if only he had been around to help us with Fletcher and Juno who were pulling us around at lighting speed – my arm actually ached the next day from holding the lead so tight. After Fletcher jumped in a water bowl, and Juno had been fussed by the nurses at her vet, there was just enough time for Fletcher to have a long wee up a charity box before we left – it’s now safe to say I will be signing up to the charity and giving a monthly donation.

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Hotels for you and your pooch Written by Amanda French

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Looking for a weekend away, but don’t want to leave your best friend at home? Luckily for you, we’ve been hunting high and low for the very best dog friendly hotels to get your furry friend’s tail wagging.

Does your dog deserve 5-star luxury? Head to The Grove (www.thegrove.co.uk) in Hertfordshire with your furry friend for a weekend of pooch pampering. There’s plenty of space for walks around the 300 acres on site and the hotel can easily arrange a pet-sitter if you want to head over to the Sequoia Spa or one of their restaurants.

Blakeney Hotel (www.blakeney-hotel.co.uk) based on The Quay in Blakeney is happy to welcome

furry friends with their human companions. This 4 star AA hotel is located next to the seaside, and the lounge offers superb views towards Blakeney point, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. This traditional hotel allows dogs both in the main house and the Granary Annexe. There’s a large garden for them to run around in and on request the chef can whip up a meal for your dog.

The beautiful Tuddenham Mill (www.tuddenhammill. co.uk) is found in Tuddenham, between Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge, and happily welcomes your best friend to stay in either their Mill Stream or Watermeadow rooms for only a £15 supplement fee. The sympathetically refurbished watermill is chic, yet retains its history. Also, well known for its great

food and wine, why not pop down to the restaurant and leave your furry friend to relax after a long walk in the Suffolk countryside.

with you in The Orangery or The Garden Terrace.

Visit www.hotelfelix.co.uk for more information and to book.

The boutique hotel, The Maison Talbooth, based in Colchester is not only a beautiful hotel with only 12 rooms in a 19th century modernised house, but it also welcomes dogs. Enjoy views over the Dedham Vale and Constable country, lush lawns for your pooch to enjoy and an outside heated pool (for humans only). Call ahead to let them know you’ll be bringing your furry best friend before booking, as this may decide the room you choose. Visit www.milsomhotels.com/maison-talbooth to book.

Hotel Felix in Cambridge is a four-star boutique hotel set in a traditional Victoria villa. Set in its own extensive grounds on the outskirts of Cambridge, it’s a great base to explore Cambridge with your dog.

Head into the city or enjoy a walk through the local countryside. Sausages and dog treats are provided for your furry friend and they are welcome to dine

Flitwick Manor in Bedfordshire welcome furry visitors in six of their 18 rooms. Your dog will also enjoy a welcome pack including dog treats, a paw mat with bowl and even their own towel. Take your dog to explore the four acres of grounds, wander through a walled garden, an arboretum and a lake along with a grass-topped grotto bridge. To book visit www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk/hotels/flitwick

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LITTLE EAST dad & 2.4 children, where genetic links carry less weight than shared experiences, less weight than love.

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THE WORD FAMILY LOVE This month I changed my name by deed poll. I’d felt a strange disconnect from my first name for a while and even though many of my friends called me Dolly, not Nicola, I always felt awkward introducing myself thus so a legal change was needed.

The name change got me thinking about the beauty of the modern day and how the word family has a much more relaxed definition than it used to have.

The old adage was always ‘you can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family’ but I’m not sure that stands true in the modern world. We live in a world where family is so much more than mum,

I look at my own family and it’s higgledy piggledyness. I have a stepdad and whole stepfamily that I adore. I myself have two beautiful stepdaughters who were adopted as toddlers and so aren’t genetically related to either me or my husband.

My husband is stepfather to my son and their closeness eclipses the relationship my son has with his biological father. My best friend lived with me for seven years and so feels like my little sister and auntie to my son. My husband has a foster sister who he adored from the moment he set eyes on her.

I have friends whose children call me auntie and I cherish the word because, like my new name, have been chosen.

Don’t get me wrong, I adore most of the people I share genes with it’s just my adoration isn’t limited by biology. There is nothing in this world better than spending time with people you love, people who feel like home to you and the people who make you feel like that are undoubtedly family no matter what a DNA test might reveal.

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A six-week stretch of time to keep the kids entertained can be daunting for any parent - so we’ve pulled together a list of fun filled attractions across the East of England if you need a little inspiration…

ENCHANTING PRODUCTION OF BABE THE SHEEP PIG Enjoy this heart-warming play which takes one of the best loved children’s stories, and brings it to life on stage. With a screen play written by David Wood (James and the Giant Peach, BFG) and puppets made by the award-winning Max Humphries this captivating new production is a must-see to enchant kids and grown-ups alike. Babe and the residents of Hogget’s Farm will visit The Watford Colosseum from Thursday 24 August to Sunday 27 August 2017 as part of a ma jor UK Tour. www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk SPOOKY, SILLY NEW RIDE AT ADVENTURE ISLAND Southend’s Adventure Island has a brand new, exclusive ride. ‘Spooksville’ is populated with dinosaur spacemen, clowns and zombies. Based on ScoobyDoo, this latest addition is just one of many attractions at seaside’s free Admission fun park – a destination which will keep the whole family occupied all day long! Don’t forget to stop for some candyfloss and hot donuts on the way home!

Find out more at www.adventureisland.co.uk SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN AT THE ALIVE LEISURE VENUES! If you need to keep the sport-crazy kids entertained then Alive Leisure will be buzzing all the way through this Summer Holidays with great value activities for the kids. And the leisure centres aren’t just covering sports! A range of activities from arts to swimming are being staged at the sport centres and many of

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them are only £1! For the complete diary of activities see the Alive Centre. www.aliveleisure.co.uk SCIENCE MAD KIDS WILL LOVE CHELMSFORD SCIENCE MUSEUM Calling all science geeks and history nerds! If you’re looking for some more educational ways to fill the summer look no further than the Chelmsford Science Museum. The museum is set within beautiful gardens making it a perfect destination for a summery picnic lunch. Entry to the museums and gardens is free.

To discover more about Chelmsford Museum, visit: www.chelmsford.gov.uk/museums KIDS GO FREE AT THE MAUI WAUI FESTIVAL There’s nothing better than a family festival! Taking place 25-27 August at Peakhill Farm in Suffolk, Maui Waui is a three-day festival of international music,

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performance, arts, theatre, circus and cabaret, where children aged 12 and under are free to attend!

Now in its 5th year, it is fast becoming one of the area’s most exciting festivals in East Anglia, pulling in accomplished as well as undiscovered bands and performers from all around the globe, yet still is known as one of Suffolk’s best kept secrets! There’s a great family feel with lots to do for children as well as adults; hosting world class bands, full circus shows in a dedicated circus tent, small upbeat bands and acoustic acts, plus cabaret and comedy. Book tickets at www.mauiwauievents.co.uk

ROLL UP, ROLL UP JOHN LAWSON’S MULTI AWARD WINNING CIRCUS IS BACK! A show for all the family, this circus is filled with both laughs and thrills, and it’s not to be missed. Visit the award-winning Van Hage at Great Amwell for an exciting show that both children and adults will enjoy. Three shows are running every day from 19-28 August at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.

Adult Ticket: £6.50 Child Ticket: £6.50 Book at www.vanhage.co.uk NEW £1M TEAMSPORT INDOOR GO-KARTING TRACK IN DUNSTABLE If you’re looking to wear out some energetic youngsters and make this summer holiday memorable then ‘TeamSport’ Karting is perfect. This newly refurbished £1 million track in Dunstable is great for everyone looking for a high action day out and is one of the best Go Karting places in the UK! Find out more at www.team-sport.co.uk/go-karting-dunstable

FAIRY TALES AND LEGENDS DAY- FREE! For a fantastic, free day out go to the Kings Lynn Corn Exchange for the magical and enchanting Fairytales & Legends Day. The day will be themed around Jack & The Beanstalk and will be a funfilled day for everyone involved. You can help grow a beanstalk, have your face painted, or go on the bouncy castle. The day will run from 10am to 3pm on Sunday 20 August. www.aliveleisure.co.uk

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Richard Stokes said: “I am delighted to join the team. I am really looking forward to introducing exciting menu changes, while respecting the firm favourites that regular guests love.”

Richard Stokes is now head chef at Hotel Felix, Cambridge

Richard has launched a brand new lunch menu for all to sample at Hotel Felix. To make a restaurant booking or to find out more information about Hotel Felix visit www.hotelfelix.co.uk

‘LITTLE GREEN MAN’ KIDS CLUB IS LAUNCHED AT THE GALVIN GREEN MAN, ESSEX The Galvin Green Man in Great Waltham, Essex, has launched the ‘Little Green Man Club’; a club aimed exclusively at the pub’s youngest clientele. The club, which has been created specifically for kids, will showcase a series of family friendly events throughout the year. Every Saturday the club will host ‘Kids @ The Movies’, showing the latest family films plus old classics for free with free popcorn for the kids while the parents relax over lunch or a drink. www.galvinrestaurants.com/s/337/little-green-man

BRUISYARD HALL TEAMS UP WITH THE TURKS HEAD FOR MEDIEVAL FEAST As part of the 2017 Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival fringe events programme, Bruisyard Hall has teamed up with The Turks Head in Hasketon to put on a Medieval Feast for just 24 diners on 4 October.

The event will take place in the dining room of Bruisyard Hall, which dates back to 1354. Tickets for the feast are £65 with the option to add on bed and breakfast at the Hall from £150.

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GIGGLING SQUID IN NORWICH LAUNCHES SUMMER STREET FOOD POP UP Giggling Squid has launched an alfresco dining experience with their Thai pop-up BBQ exclusive to the Norwich restaurant. The street food pop-up will be available in Tombland every Sunday until the end of summer.

A lunchtime offering between 12pm – 3pm and just £9.95 per person, customers can choose four BBQ grill items. In addition, the salad bar will offer refreshing options. The pop up coincides with the launch of the restaurants recent seasonal drinks menu. www.gigglingsquid.com

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Are you looking for an unrivalled Italian fine dining experience in Bedfordshire? The Green Man is a family-run restaurant at the heart of Bedfordshire, dedicated to delivering authentic Italian fine dining using the freshest ingredients.

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THE UPRISE OF ITALIAN RESTAURANTS IN CAMBRIDGE It always surprises me how we seem to have a boom of the same products in our local food scene. Street Food, Artisan burgers and Gastro Pubs are some of them. Now we have an opening spree of Italian restaurants and cafes. I’m not quite sure where this has come from, but I do welcome it with open arms. I am big fan of Italy and its cuisine. I can often be found in this part of the world.

When we think of Italian food, we think pizzas, tomatoes and Spaghetti Bolognese. These typical Italian dishes might be known as true Italian cuisine, but the origins lies surprisingly elsewhere. The earliest references to flatbread-like breads were in Greece, Persia and Sardinia. Tomatoes originate from the Americas and were introduced in Italy in the 18th century. The popular flatbread from South Italy made its way to Naples where they added tomato sauce and named it Pizza.

So what is happening back home in Cambridge? In 1973 the first Italian restaurant, Don Pasquale, opened their doors on the Market Square. The next 20 years saw quite a few Italians opening restaurants in our city.

Of course the branded names soon came to the city too. Not a surprise as since the 80s Italian and pizza restaurants have had the biggest share of the market.

It now represents 45% of the restaurant market.

One of the biggest success stories in Cambridge is Aromi. Within three years they opened three cafes and the fourth is in the planning. In the last half a year, we have seen new places popping up all over the place, including street food!

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HERE IS MY GUIDE TO ITALIAN DINING IN CAMBRIDGE: STREET FOOD • On the local market • Fired up Pizza • 400 Degrees Oven RESTAURANTS • Don Pasquale • La Margherita • The Punt Yard • De Lucaa Cucina & Bar • La Mimosa • Gattuso’s Trattoria Pizzeria • Stazione Restaurant & Coffee Bar • Maurizio Dining & Co • Vino E Sapori in the Sorento Hotel ( new)

OUTSIDE CAMBRIDGE • Il Piccolo Mondo • La Pergola CAFES • Tradizione • Aromi • Signorelli’s Deli Cambridge • Charlies’s Coffee Company • Cafe Sicilia • Zio Mario • Balzano’s • Benedetto’s Bar and Cafe • Limoncello PUB • The Maypole

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Loch Fyne Seafood and Grill Woburn Treat yourself to our delicious à la carte menu filled with great seasonal dishes and fine wines Enjoy our fresh fish and seafood as you dine al fresco in our fantastic walled garden

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We’ve hunted high and low to find the very best seafood restaurants in the area. So pull up a chair and tuck into some delicious fish this summer.

LUSSMAN’S FISH AND GRILL, HERTS Found in St Albans, Hertford, Harpenden, Hitchin and Tring, this independent group of restaurants focus on serving up food which is sustainable and ethically produced, as well as tasting fantastic.

Enjoy their daily set menu for only £13.50 for 2 courses or 3 courses for £16.50 or tuck into their seasonal specials or menu favourite. To find out more and book a table visit www.lussmanns.com

THE FISHERMAN’S WHARF, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ESSEX A family run restaurant in the Western Esplanade of Southend seafront. Popular with locals and visitors alike, this restaurant serves up lobster and shellfish, fresh fish and of course, fish and chips, as well as non-fish dishes. Visit www.fishermanswharf southend.co.uk to find out more and book.

LOCH FYNE, WOBURN, BEDS It might be a chain, but it’s a chain which knows its seafood. Pop into the popular Woburn restaurant to enjoy the best fresh seafood. Housed in a beautiful old building in the heart of the village, there’s also an Al Fresco dining area, for when the sun is shining. Every Tuesday from 6pm sees them running their endless mussels (with a drink) for £15 event. Choose from 8 different mussel recipes and enjoy all evening! Alternatively, choose from their seasonal specials or main menu. They’ll have something for everyone…including a few non-fish dishes. Visit www.lochfyneseafoodandgrill.co.uk/ locations/woburn to find out more.

THE WELLS CRAB HOUSE, NORFOLK A must visit for anyone passing through the area.

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this quaint restaurant is run by a husband and wife team. Make sure to book in advance as this is a popular place to enjoy Norfolk seafood. Current dishes on the menu include Frary’s Dressed Wells Crab or Billy Ward’s Butter Steamed Half Lobsteer, Seatrout, Seabass fillet, Swordfish Steak or why not enjoy a platter for two featuring everything you could possibly want including cockles, crayfish tails, roll mop herrings and much, much more.

Visit www.wellscrabhouse.co.uk THE BUTLEY ORFORD OYSTERAGE, SUFFOLK The restaurant takes a simple and uncomplicated approach to seafood featuring oysters, smoked delicacies, fresh local fish and shellfish. Typical dishes include Butley oysters, home-made smoked salmon pate, creamy fish pie or the catch of the day.

Jay Rayner, restaurant critic for The Observer also loves this place saying ‘What the Oysterage lacks in frills it more than makes up for with its flavoursome, no-nonsense cooking.’ Visit www.pinneysoforford. co.uk/the-restaurant to find out more.

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August calls for a BBQ, and we’re hoping the weather will be kind enough so we can have one every weekend! If you want to impress your BBQ guests, Chris and Jeff Galvin from the award-winning Galvin Green Man in Great Waltham have come up with some fantastic tips and tricks for holding a great BBQ this summer: SET THE STAGE Create the perfect atmosphere. It’s not just about the outdoor furniture you will be using. Think of how to dress the garden too - use candles, flowers and decorations while thinking of the music you will play and how to heat up your guests during the cooler evenings.

ORGANISE YOUR COOKING TIMES For certain cuts of meat, it is advisable to precook them two-thirds in the oven and then finish them afterwards on the BBQ. While large joints of meat such as Cote de Boeuf need resting – the golden rule is the time to cook the meat is equal to the time it needs to rest. For example, a 500gr piece of meat will need to cook 20-25 minutes on the BBQ and will need 20-25 minutes resting, on the highest shelf to keep warm.

Remember to light the BBQ ahead of time.

MEAT MARINADE Work with your local butcher as he can advise you on the best cuts and marinades. Make sure you marinate the meat the day before. Tie up a bunch of rosemary and thyme together and use this as a brush to spread olive oil and marinade all over the meat.

COOL DOWN Ensure you have plenty of ice for drinks. Homemade herb infused ice cubes are a cool way to spice up your G&T’s; add your Prosecco, sparkling ciders or rose wine to a large ice bath; or make large jugs of Pimms, with all the fruity trimmings.

THE EXTRAS Crudités with dips are a good option to accompany the aperitif, and it’s a good idea to prepare a fresh bowl of crispy lettuce with fresh herbs, but keep the vinaigrette on the side. After cooking your potatoes and other vegetables, such as corn on the cob, asparagus or aubergines – wrap them in silver foil and reheat them on the BBQ. SAUCES Fruit vinegars such as cider or raspberry vinegar really liven up your dishes and are ideal for a warm, sunny day. Prepare a separate sauce station with cocktail sauce, ketchup and BBQ sauce for dipping fans.

If you don’t fancy doing a BBQ yourself, why not pop down to Galvin Green Man where every weekend they’ll be firing up their BBQ in the beautiful garden, overlooking the river Chelmer? There’ll also be the chance to enjoy drinks from the new outside Sipsmith bar. For more information on Galvin Green Man visit www.galvinrestaurants.com

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Adrenaline JUNKIE Have a blast with one of these summer sports Written by Lily Webber

Whether it’s to occupy a day, a week or to pick up a new hobby, there’s an excess of interesting, high impact sports to choose from around our region.

August is the last month of summer and if you’re looking for some outdoor activities to capitalise on the final rays of sun while maintaining a swimsuit figure there has never been a better time to look into some new adventure sports.

HANGING AROUND If you’re wanting something that stimulates both brain and brawn have a look at one of the many places around the East of England that offer climbing activities, such as the High Ball Climbing Centre in Norfolk, which caters for all level types and ages.

Roped Walls, Bouldering Walls and Climbing Towers, with so many types of climbing to choose from it’s hard to go wrong, so maybe educate yourself at the Clip and Climb centre in Cambridge while you work on your arm strength and your reflexes.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS For some fresh air while you exercise Orienteering is the perfect answer. Whether you’re a novice looking to explore a set course in your own time or someone who wants to compete in serious or recreational competitions, there’s a course for you. Essex Wildlife Trust’s Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Reserve in Chelmsford has an orienteering course all year round, so if you catch the bug you can pick up the hobby in the long term.

PUSH THE PEDAL Mountain Biking takes a well-known outdoor sport and changes it into a new and exciting beast. The event takes endurance but it’s a great way to see rural East Anglia if you choose to go cross country, especially with a route such as the likes of Aspley Woods in Milton Keynes. If you want something more controlled, try Chicksands Bike Park in Bedfordshire where you’re still able to appreciate the trees but you also have access to novice courses and trained staff.

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Kayaking and canoeing are high action sports that work the upper body and are much more than just a way to occupy the kids. Kayaking is a great sport because you can make it the perfect fit for you; calm waters for a low intensity work out or rapids for an upper body challenge. Visit the Lee Valley White Water Centre in Hertfordshire if you want an adrenalin fuelled experience. If you want to pack your day with an assortment of activities stop by Fluid Lines in Colchester Essex, which also organises Kite Surfing and Paddle Boarding.

SUMMER SURFING If you’re looking for something around the East Anglian coastline, why not try one of the best established adventure sports – surfing? There are many places to choose from in Norfolk – the area has gained nearly as big a reputation for surfing as the beaches of Cornwall, but Suffolk is also a good place to take to the waves, with Lowestoft, Southwold and Walberswick being recognised as some of the best places to surf in East Anglia. Surfing is addictive but difficult, especially in the cold British sea, where wet suits are very much advised!

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How to Pack in an Emergency Written by Ruth Essex

My article this month is about packing. Not the sort of happy packing you do for an exciting weekend away; but the type of packing you need to do in an emergency. After the terrible events in Manchester and London this year, or one of those horrible calls from a hospital asking if you are the next of kin, sometimes we need to pack fast.

When time is of the essence, you will not have the luxury of trying on and planning time, so it helps to stick to two or three colours. Sailing is my hobby and though it is a clichĂŠ, I have a lot of navy and white items, and I can make a very small capsule go a long way.

My wardrobe is organised by colour, with outof-season clothes packed away so I know that everything hanging in there fits me, suits me, I like it, and is appropriate for the season. The organised wardrobe didn’t happen overnight, and it has taken a mini evolution of regular clear outs. It involves identifying and filling the gaps on my shopping list, and being strict with myself that if a clothing item or accessory was not loved, like old boyfriends, it is better to let them go.

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After all of the planning and all of the build-up, your wedding day will be upon you before you know it.

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1. Start the day in style. Well, if there’s one day when drinking champagne with breakfast is almost essential, it’s on your wedding day! Make the day extra special from the moment you wake up with a bubbly breakfast BUT don’t forgo your food! Even if you’re feeling nervous, do try to eat something because even a little snack will stop your morning tipple from going straight to your head and you won’t have a rumbling tummy during your ceremony either!

2. Send a note to your partner. You might have a text message history that’s taking up most of the memory on your phone but sending a ‘proper’ love letter to your partner is more memorable than you can imagine. Before the big day, take some time out to write a heartfelt note and have it delivered on the morning of your wedding. If you’re lucky, you’ll receive one too and all I can say is make sure you have a tissue on standby!

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4. Have a ‘first look’. The ‘first look’ is basically a private moment between you and your partner ahead of your ceremony. You can meet, see each other for the first time without anyone else being around, share a few words and then head into your ceremony free from nerves. I absolutely love first looks and the photos that you get from them are some of the best wedding photos I’ve ever seen.

5. Focus on your ceremony. Whatever else is going on throughout the day, your ceremony is the most important part of the whole occasion. Don’t worry about anything, concentrate entirely on your partner and remember to look at them rather than the officiant as you take your vows!

6. Make memories. Fill your wedding day with wonderful, never-to-be-repeated moments and make the most of being surrounded by everyone you love most in the world. Do whatever you like that makes you happy but I’d urge you to spend as much time as possible with your guests, thank them for coming, show them some love, have a laugh and talk to them about anything and everything because both you and they will remember these moments for years to come.

7. Escape for a few moments. As much as I believe you should spend time with your guests, I also heartily recommend that you escape with your partner for a few moments of privacy. Whether you sneak off for a few moments alone while everyone’s going into dinner or disappear for some photographs before your first dance, get some time alone at some point during the day.

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3. Stop planning. Now this one REALLY is important. On your wedding day, stop planning. This is the day to enjoy yourself, not to worry about the little details or micromanaging your way through. Delegate this job to a trusted friend and let them handle everything for you. Better still, hand everything over to a professional wedding planner / stylist or venue coordinator so everyone can relax and enjoy the day knowing that everything is in hand.

8. Get the party started. If you’ve planned an evening party, make sure that you get on the dancefloor and start the party as soon as possible. It can be tempting to wait for additional guests or just have one more chat or drink before you have your first dance but don’t delay. You don’t have to stay on the dancefloor all night but you do have to make the first move so cue the music and go for it!

9. Leave on a high. Now I know that you’ll want your wedding day to last as long as possible but I’d urge you to leave on a high. Don’t wait until the party starts to fizzle out or you’re left trying to manage the last few guests. Make sure that your last memory of your wedding is downright fantastic and get everyone together to give you the send-off you deserve.

10. Enjoy every minute. As I said earlier, the day flashes by and I’d urge you to resist the temptation to spend the whole day working to try and make things perfect. If dinner is five minutes late or if the table plan is in slightly the wrong place, then smile and move on. Your wedding day is all about the beauty in the bigger picture and the fabulous person by your side.

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4. Officially you should have a DVLA code to hire a car When hiring a car in the UK or abroad you need to request a ‘personal code’ from www.gov.uk/ view-driving-licence to show when picking up the car, so it can check for points. In practice though many firms don’t ask. In a twitter poll of 1,700 people only 3% said they were asked for the code abroad, 14% in the UK. Each code is valid for 21 days from the date you obtain it and it can only be used once.

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On the outskirts of Cambridge, the team at Jules Sturgess Design, an independent UK design company manufacturing bespoke furniture and interior products are hard at work. Creating handcrafted furniture for individual requirements, Jules Sturgess has become one to watch in the industry.

Specialising in sleek and stylish pieces, influenced by structural design, Jules has come along way since his days as an art and industrial design student at Cambridge. Following the success of his debut collection, and the more recent Antera Light collection, which will see the addition of a homeware range, we caught up with the designer for an exclusive insight on how to make your home look as though it belongs in a glossy magazine…

DESIGN THEMES: When designing a room you might have a theme in mind. This can be done really well but be careful though. Some themes are clichéd and this means your design can lack individuality. Themed pieces can be reflected in more subtle ways and tend to be more successful.

CREATE A FOCAL POINT IN THE ROOM: Focal points make a statement and value to the style as well as confidence in the design. Having too many statement pieces or something that doesn’t match the style isn’t a winner. The Marea chaise

by Jules Sturgess is an example of how a striking furniture can qualify as art than furniture.

CONSIDER SCALE: What looks good, size wise, in the shop might look overpowering in the room. We take our furniture (where possible) to the owner’s home before the purchase is confirmed. See whether you can get any company you are buying from to do the same.

BE CONFIDENT AND BOLD: You might think bold and confident means the

colour on the walls. That’s not necessarily the case.

Having a neutral colour as the room base then adding bright and lairy colours to décor pieces can demonstrate the character and confidence in your design.

PICK THE COLOUR CAREFULLY: Consider how the colour will impact on the feeling in the room. You might love dark red but will that go well in a smaller room?

EDIT YOUR COLLECTIBLES: Often clutter isn’t a good look. Think about whether your beloved accessories really suit the new design you have chosen. Some things might be better placed safely stored away. With whatever you put in the room, resist overcrowding.

MIRRORS: Warm rooms with mirrors and help to make the room bigger. Think what they will reflect though!

AMPLIFY NEUTRAL COLOURS WITH TEXTURE: Texture doesn’t have to be physical texture.

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The British property market barely had chance to catch its breath following the Brexit vote, before Theresa May called a snap election and subsequently lost her ma jority in the Commons.

Latest data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggests that both Brexit and the election have had an impact on the property market. This impact has been felt in East Anglia.

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“We expect a resurgence of demand from September to November but if it fails to materialise then it might confirm a change of mood from a straight sellers’ market to a more neutral / buyers’ market.”

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Throughout August, The Lime Tree Gallery at Long Melford are enjoying a burst of summer colour and fun with their exhibition ‘Summer by the Sea’.

Packed full of eminent award winning artists, this prestigious and discerning gallery have chosen an exciting and diverse collection of original and inspiring art. Among the varied excellence you will find extraordinary works in oils, from the internationally acclaimed Rhonda Smith and Peter Wileman.

Rhonda’s rich and expressive sand dunes and coastal horizons ooze energy and air. Their luscious vibrancy and texture both invite and forbid one to enter her world. Endless skies of restless clouds and wind driven grass lined shores, perpetually beckon us to share her atmospheric and highly charged views.

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Artists and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He has won many awards including: The Frank Herring Award in 2000; The Cornelissen & Son Award in 2003; The Clerc Fowle’ gold medal in 2006; The DAS Prize in 2007 and The Charles Pears Award in 2010.

His electric palette and fluid application of paint combines colour, texture and space, creating commanding canvases of stunning stillness and potency.

Harbours of deep Jade and Viridian absorb and reflect city lights and industrial intrigue. Cobalt and Amethyst skies drizzle and flood into engulfing coastal waters, of endless blues and greys. Bold and vigorous, Peter’s partially abstract compositions are immensely brooding and atmospheric. His paintings can be found in private collections worldwide.

Other gallery and public favourites to be found include Judith Bridgland, John Evans, Ian Hay and Sylvia Paul. This uplifting and invigorating show is an encompassing and splendid celebration of the sea, seaside, beach, boats and fun.

Down by the Shore, 4 August – 4 September 2017 The Lime Tree Gallery, Lime Tree House, Hall Street, Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9JF Tel: 01787 319046 | Emai: info@thelimetreegallery.com

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EXTRAORDINARY EMBROIDERY NOW ON SHOW AT THE FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM Over 120 beautiful samplers, some hundreds of years old, have gone on display in the exhibition ‘Sampled Lives: Samplers from the Fitzwilliam Museum’, on show until April 2018.

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For 2018 – 2022 Norfolk & Norwich Festival will receive £814,527 per year, as well as £500,000 per year for its Bridge work which increases opportunities for children and young people to access and enjoy arts and culture across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Peterborough and Suffolk. Each May over 30,000 people attend a ticketed event at Norfolk & Norwich Festival, whilst in excess of 25,000 people experience a wide range of free events and performances.

Rarely seen due to their fragility, this will be the first time so many fine examples have gone on display together. The displays highlight the importance of samplers, an essential part of a young woman’s education, as documentary evidence of past lives, revealing their education, employment, religion, family, societal status and needlework skills. A fully-illustrated catalogue by Carol Humphrey, Honorary Keeper of Textiles, includes new high resolution photography to reveal the intricacy of the coloured silk stitches.

The samplers are a masterclass for anyone interested in the changing fashions and the catalogue helps show the styles of embroidery over the centuries.

Visitors will enjoy discovering more about the techniques and past lives revealed in the exhibition, and that the exhibition will stimulate further research, revealing even more about the hidden histories of their makers. For full details visit: www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk

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Looking for an escape from the daily grind and to get in touch with nature? Then a weekend in Essex’s Colne Valley is the perfect getaway.

Enjoy a trip with the whole family to Colne Valley Railway, the family-friendly heritage railway. There’s a full-size demonstration train ride, interactive model railway, ride on miniature railway and the chance to visit the signalbox. Check out operating days in advance at www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk There’s plenty for history enthusiasts in this pretty corner of Essex. For a real sense of the area’s heritage stop by the East Anglian Railway Museum.

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Now it’s home to Halstead Antiques Centre (www.halsteadantiquescentre.co.uk). A great place to while away the hours digging up hidden treasures.

There are plenty of other things to see in Halstead, so take the opportunity to potter around the town, take in the sights and visit a tearoom or two.

If you’ve still got time to kill, then head on over to Earls Colne, a picturesque village nestling in the Colne Valley and enjoy the ‘House Detectives’ Trail.

Find out more at www.colnevalley.com/earlscolne Once you’ve finished exploring, head to one of the many excellent local pubs for refreshments. There’s plenty to do in the Colne Valley, it’s hard to pack it all into just one weekend.

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28 Jul - 26 Aug Peter Pan Join Peter, Wendy and all your favourite characters from the classic story for a magical, musical adventure that is guaranteed to delight young and old! Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, CO1 1PT. 01206 573948. www.mercurytheatre.co.uk 10-13 Aug West Side Story Two gangs, two lovers; excitement and danger; ‘West Side Story’ is a twist on the classic story of Romeo and Juliet.

Filled with iconic musical theatre songs including; America, I Feel Pretty, Maria and Tonight, this exciting musical will captivate and astound. Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9LA. 01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk 9-10 Aug The Gruffalo Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl, and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there? Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT. 01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk 9-Aug Titus Andronicus Shakespeare’s gory revenge tragedy presents us with murder as entertainment, and, as the body count piles up, poses questions about the nature of sexuality, family, class and society.

Civic Theatre, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG. 01245 606505 www.chelmsford.gov.uk 10-Aug Film: Dirty Dancing (12A) Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this timeless, Oscar winning classic is a phenomenally popular coming-of-age tale beloved by generations. Civic Theatre, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG. 01245 606505. www.chelmsford.gov.uk 11-Aug Johnnie Walker - story of Pirate Radio Join one of the only Pirate Radio DJ’s still on our airwaves for a fascinating look at one of the cultural turning-points in Britain’s history as we approach the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love. Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, CO1 1PT. 01206 573948 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk 12-Aug Big Girls Don’t Cry The show revives the beauty of harmonies that built and made the hits that flew through the charts in the 60s & 70s such as Sherry, December 1963, Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry. West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1LE. 01255 433344. www.westcliffclacton.co.uk

15-19 Aug ST: The Wedding Singer It’s 1985. Hair is huge, greed is good and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey’s favourite wedding singer.

When his own fiancée dumps him at the altar a seriously bummed out Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Can sweet natured Julia, and her best friend Holly lure Robbie out of the dumpster and back into the limelight? Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7RA. 01702 351135 www.southendtheatres.org.uk 15-Aug The Teddy’s Bear Picnic Children (and mums and dads) can bring along their favourite teddies and meet the BIGGEST teddy bear in the whole world! Enjoy a mixture of games with plenty of prizes, storytelling and sing-along songs in this enchanting interactive show. Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT. 01708 443333. www.queens-theatre.co.uk 16-Aug The Little Mix Experience With breathtaking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK, this is a high-energy show from beginning to end, packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages. Don’t miss one of X Factor’s finest exports! Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT. 01708 443333. www.queens-theatre.co.uk 17-Aug That’ll Be The Day Highly acclaimed for its stunning entertainment value, ‘That’ll Be The Day’ features a sensational line-up of classic gold hits from the 1950s through to the 70s. Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT. 01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk 18-Aug The Take That Experience As Take That celebrate an incredible 25 years as the UK’s number one boy band, ‘The Take That Experience’ mark a decade together as the ultimate tribute act! Featuring Pray, Relight My Fire, Patience, Shine, These Days and Robbie Williams’ hits Angels, Candy and Rock DJ. Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT. 01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk

original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9LA. 01702 351135 www.southendtheatres.org.uk 19-Aug The Status Quo Experience With all the magic, excitement and exhilaration of a live Status Quo concert. Includes an impressive line-up of seriously talented musicians, a phenomenal light show and a wall of white Marshall Amps providing the stomach thumping sound every Quo Army fan expects to hear. Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT. 01708 443333. www.queens-theatre.co.uk 19-Aug Chas & Dave Performing all the hits that made this Cockney duo famous. Princes Theatre Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1SE 01255 686633. www.tendringdc.gov.uk › Leisure › Princes Theatre 20-Aug Marshall King’s – The Only Way is Elvis Marshall faithfully includes the full range of jokes and audience interaction as well as a complete recreation of Elvis’ band for a hugely memorable show which will have you on a roller coaster of emotions from the first note. West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1LE 01255 433344. www.westcliffclacton.co.uk 20-Aug Musicals on a Summer Evening Join Dawn Chorus community choir, led by Musical Director Paul Rhodes for an incredible evening featuring your favourite show tunes. Sing along as you journey into the magical world of musical theatre. Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT. 01708 443333. www.queens-theatre.co.uk

18-Aug Joe Pasquale Witness Joe explain the mysteries of why the four horseman of the apocalypse will be arriving on my little ponies, and what Action Man held with those gripping hands…it’ll be a show you wont forget in a hurry, well…at least 40 minutes. Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9LA 01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk

21-23 Aug Dogfight It’s November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys’ night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But, when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress whom he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of love and compassion. Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9LA 01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk

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newspaper that a murder will take place this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock. Unable to resist, the group gather at the house at the appointed time, when the lights go out and a gun is fired. Enter Miss Marple, who must unravel a complex series of relationships and events to solve the mystery of the killer…Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9LA. 01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk 23-Aug Alien Adventures - Create & Play Leave the kids for two jam-packed hours of creative fun involving drama games, storytelling and craft activities. Each session is themed around a popular children’s story, and includes a ‘make to take home’. Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT. 01708 443333. www.queens-theatre.co.uk 24-Aug Comedy Club The biggest stars of stand-up came here on their way to stratospheric fame. See the stars of tomorrow, right now on your doorstep! Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lan, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT. 01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk

www.eastcoastboys.biz 18 Aug Marty Wilde & The Wildcats The singer-songwriter and rock’n’roll pioneer from the very early days of the 1950s and 1960s scene, takes to the stage with his band to take a look back over his illustrious career and pay homage to some of his friends. Westcliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1LE. 01992 892781 martywilde.com

19 Aug The Los Palmas 6: Madness Tribute A tribute to Suggs & Co, playing all the hits including Baggy Trousers, One Step Beyond, Nightboat To Cairo, Lovestruck and It Must Be Love. Towngate Theatre, St Martin’s Square, Basildon, SS14 1DL. 01992 892781

19-20 Aug V Festival American pop sensation Pink and Grammy-winning rapper Jay-Z headline the two site festival, with Ellie Goulding, Stormzy, Emeli Sande, Craig David, Jess Glynne, Madnss, Ella Eyre, Busted, Sean Paul, The Vamps, Clean Bandit, and many others acts performing. Hylands Park, London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 8WQ. 07543 560 478. www.vfestival.com

20 Aug Remode: Depeche Mode Tribute The electropop band from Essex have their hits covered by this German act.

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21 Aug Ash The multi-million-selling trio, who originate from Downpatrick in Northern 29 Aug - 2 Sept ST: Dreamboats and Ireland, play indie-rock. Chinnery’s, Petticoats Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, In 1961 emotions run high as young SS1 2EJ. 01933 655401. musicians Norman and Bobby compete www.ash-official.com

to win a national song writing com25 Aug The Illegal Eagles: Eagles Tribute petition - and, more importantly, the A tribute to the iconic US rock band, attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when famous for the songs Desperado, Hotel Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no California, Take It Easy and Take It To slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ The Limit. Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, roll fame beckons. Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7RA Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7RD. 01702 351135 01702 351135. www.illegaleagles.com

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to create cloth. Firstsite, Lewis Gardens,, 12 Aug Big Girls Don’t Cry: A Tribute To Colchester, CO1 1JH. 01206 713 700 www.firstsite.uk Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons East Coast Boys perform the music of the famous pop group, whose number 23 Jul - 2 Sept Essex Men Artists Includes: James Dodds; Michael Smee; one hits include Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Working My Way Back To You, Rag Doll Ian Hay; Ben Coode-Adams; Chris and more. Westcliff Theatre, Tower Road, Wenlock; Fadi Mikhail; Paul Rumsey; Kit Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1LE. 01992 892781.

Leese; Stephen Henderson; Richard Allen; 25 Aug - 16 Sept A Fox on the Fairway This British premiere of a charmingly whacky adventure about love, life and a man’s eternal affair with… golf is filled with headlong humour, exuberant personalities and romantic entanglements.

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Steam Pumping Station, Hatfield Road, Langford, CM9 6QA. 01621 843183 19-Aug Smoke and Fire Festival A family celebration of the art of cooking with fire and smoke, comes to Promenade Park, with its avenues of mature trees and grass recreation areas running down the banks of the river Blackwater. Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, CM9 5JQ. www.smokeandfirefestival.com 25-28 Aug Design and Craft Fair This event will give an opportunity to see the best of British contemporary craft and to purchase work direct from the maker. Hyde Hall, Chelmsford. www.craftinfocus.com 27-28 Aug Big Bang Weekend Join special effects experts Force FX back to the Mills for a spectacular pyrotechnics show you won’t want to miss!

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AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES 26-Aug The Curiosity Fair Antiques and Collectables 20 stalls with a mixture of vintage, antiques, crafts and collectables. Cafe and refreshments. £1 entrance. Open 10am-4pm. Saffron Walden Friends meeting house, High Street, CB10 1AA

27-28 Aug The Brentwood Centre Antiques & Collectors Fair Established more than 20 years, the fair features indoor and outdoor stalls with dealers from all over the UK selling a huge variety of affordable items. New dealers always welcome. Fair opens 10am both days. Admission £4.50.

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Another place to visit on the Suffolk Broads is Bungay. There’s plenty to do here, whether visiting the museum, castle or Moo Play Farm. There’s also the chance to do the Bungay Celebrity Walk to see where famous and infamous residents such as the spectral hound ‘Black Shuck’ once lived or roamed.

Find details of the walk at www.lovebungay.co.uk/ things-to-do/bungay-celebrity-walk Head on over to Maisebrook Farm at Shipmeadow on 6 August to enjoy the Maisebrook Summer Fair with live music, tractor pulling and bale rolling.

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Tickets are only £1 per person and under 3s go free.

The weekend of 26-27 August sees the arrival of the Bungay Beer Festival. Held at the Maltings Pavilion it offers the chance to try a variety of beers.

If that’s not worn you out, then why not get out onto the Broads themselves with a variety of options for boat rentals to enjoy?

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Sunday 6th August Festival of Classic & Sports Cars Sunday 13th August Music in the Gardens with Chocks Away for Dancing

Helmingham is famous for its Grade 1 listed gardens, redesigned by Lady Tollemache (a Chelsea Gold Medallist) set within a 400 acre deer park surrounding the moated Tudor Hall. Visitors are enchanted by the herbaceous boarders within the walled kitchen garden, the rose & knot, herb and wild gardens.

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Thursday 31st August BBC Antiques Roadshow Sunday 17th September Autumn Plant Fair & Artisan Market

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What’s on in Suffolk THEATRE, FILM AND SHOWS 3-Aug Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory The world is astounded when Willy Wonka, for years a recluse in his factory, announces that five lucky children will be given a tour of the factory, shown the secrets of his amazing candy, and one will win a lifetime supply of Wonka chocolate. Nobody wants the prize more than Charlie, but being very poor, how will he buy enough chocolate bars to find one of the five golden tickets? The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH. 01502 589726 www.theseagull.co.uk 3-8 Aug Beneath The Waves ‘Beneath the Waves’ is a warm yet heart-breaking look at how an East Coast community succumbed to the great floods of 1953. The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH 01502 589726. www.theseagull.co.uk 5-Aug An Alternative Auditorium See the Theatre as if you were treading the boards yourself, while a cabaret of local acts take you on a journey through its history, performing well-known classics, scenes of years gone by, plus treats you may never have seen before.

Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR. 01284 769505 www.theatreroyal.org 7-Aug Film: Stand by Me After the death of a friend, a writer recounts a boyhood journey to find the body of a missing boy. Fisher Theatre, Broad Street, Bungay, NR35 1EE. 01986 897130. www.fishertheatre.org 7-8 Aug My Cousin Rachel A dark romance, ‘My Cousin Rachel’ tells the story of a young Englishman who plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. Marina Theatre, The Marina, Lowestoft, NR32 1HH 01502 533200. www.marinatheatre.co.uk 8-Aug Cardboard Carnival Lempet transform the bog-standard cardboard box into a magical menagerie of puppet animals including a lion, a tortoise, a swan and an elephant.

Inspired and accompanied by the music Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AR. 01440 714140 www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk 9-Aug Titus Andronicus The decay of Rome reaches its violent depths in Shakespeare’s bloodiest play.

Fisher Theatre, Broad Street, Bungay, NR35 1EE. 01986 897130 www.fishertheatre.org 11-12 Aug Alice in Wonderland A wonderful and magical journey down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland.

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NR35 1EE. 01986 897130 www.fishertheatre.org 10-Aug Film: Hook Granny Wendy Darling must convince the middle-aged lawyer, Peter Banning (Robin Williams), that he was once the legendary Peter Pan. And so the adventure begins anew, with Peter off to Neverland to save his two children from Captain Hook. The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH. 01502 589726. www.theseagull.co.uk 12-Aug The Ugly Duckling Join Above Bounds Theatre Collective as they explore one of the most loved Hans Christian Anderson stories using songs, shadow puppetry and a little of your input to tell this famous tale. The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH 01502 589726. www.theseagull.co.uk 16-Aug Peter Pan All children, except one, grow up…

Captured live at the National Theatre, a recorded performance of JM Barrie’s much-loved tale. Fisher Theatre, Broad Street, Bungay, NR35 1EE. 01986 897130 www.fishertheatre.org 16-Aug Mini Monsters Roadshow ‘The Mini Monster Creepy Crawly Roadshow’ gives your children the chance to get up close and personal with a selection of (very friendly!) critters, including giant snails, giant millipedes, tarantula’s, snakes and lizards!

The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH. 01502 589726 www.theseagull.co.uk 17-Aug Matilda Gifted girl, born to completely unsuitable parents, discovers her true destiny, magical powers, a kind-hearted teacher and an evil schoolmistress in this tale by Roald Dahl. The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH. 01502 589726. www.theseagull.co.uk

tion packed full of phenomenal songs and arrangements featuring Jane’s exceptional musicians and singers.

Marina Theatre, The Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH. 01502 533200 www.marinatheatre.co.uk 25-Aug The Hairy Maclary and Friends Show A hugely popular show packed with live music, singing, colourful costumes and six of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories. Sing along and do the actions with all the characters. A family treat you’d be barking mad to miss!

Haverhill Arts Centre, High Stree, Haverhill CB9 8AR. 01440 714140 www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk 31-Aug Yerma A young woman is driven to the unthinkable by her desperate desire to have a child in Simon Stone’s radical production of Lorca’s achingly powerful masterpiece.

Fisher Theatre, Broad Street, Bungay, NR35 1EE. 01986 897130 www.fishertheatre.org 31 Aug - 2 Sep You Are Special Wemmicks are little wooden people that give each other stickers, for good things, they are given gold stars, and for bad, they are given grey dots. Unfortunately one clumsy Wemmick has only dots, his name is Punchinello, and this is Punchinello’s story. The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH . 01502 589726. www.theseagull.co.uk

MUSIC 4 Aug James Alternative rock by the Manchester-based seven-piece, whose classic hits include Sit Down, Come Home and She’s A Star.

Newmarket Racecourse, Westfield House, The Links, Cambridge Road, Newmarket, CB8 0TG. 01263 713427 www.wearejames.com

24 Aug - 2 Sep Our Day Out ‘Our Day Out – the Musical’ will transport you to the school days of lollipop men, packed lunches and young love as this action packed rewrite of the hit 1977 TV show is brought to the Theatre Royal Stage. Fisher Theatre, Broad Street, Bungay, NR35 1EE. 01986 897130 www.fishertheatre.org

15 Aug Snape Proms: Danielle De Niese The singer and her piano accompanist, Matthew Fletcher, performs a programme of classical songs and showtunes by Gounod, Handel, Bizet, Mozart, Puccini, Gershwin, Whiting, Herbert, Porter, Herbert, Lehar and Lara. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Snape, IP17 1SP. 01263 713427. www.danielledeniese.com

17 Aug Snape Proms: Eliza Carthy And The Wayward Band The Scarborough-born singer and fiddler performs traditional English folk, backed by an ensemble which includes members of Bellowhead, Mawkin, Blowzabella, Edward II and more. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Snape, IP17 1SP. 01263 713427. www.eliza-carthy.com

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17-Aug Little Red Robin Hood A funny and original new adaptation of the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood. A merry mix up in the woods with slapstick glove puppets, clowning and a whacky old wolf. Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AR. 01440 714140. www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk

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18 Aug Snape Proms: Carnival Prom: British Light Music Classics Ronald Corp conducts a programme of works by Sullivan, German, Wood, White, Ancliffe, Monckton, Gibbs, Williams, Vintner, Balfe, Novello and Ellis, with the soprano Louise Kemeny. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Snape, IP17 1SP. 01263 713427, www.nlo.co.uk

19 Aug Snape Proms: Chiaroscuro Quartet The group performs Bach’s The Art Of Fugue, Haydn’s String Quartet, No 6 and Schubert’s String Quartet Death And The Maiden. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Snape, IP17 1SP. 01263 713427. www.chiaroscuroquartet.com 19 Aug Thank-you for the Music - The Ultimate Abba Tribute Join the fantabba-ulous party of the year as the 40th anniversary of ABBA’s greatest hit Dancing Queen is celebrated in sequin-spangled style. The Spa Pavilion Theatre,Undercliff Road, Felixstowe IP11 2DX. thelittleboxoffice.com 23-24 Aug Matt Cardle The singer-songwriter and winner of the seventh series of The X Factor, performs his commercial pop-rock originals.

Support from Kerry Ellis. The Apex, Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD. 01842 752599. www.mattcardlemusic.com 23 Aug Snape Proms: Joe Stilgoe And His Big Band The style and swing of Stilgoe and the music that inspired him from the 1940s and 1950s come together in this performance. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Snape, IP17 1SP. 01263 71342. www.joestilgoe.com 24 Aug Snape Proms: LPO And Renee Fleming Edward Gardner conducts Strauss’s Till Eulenspiegel’s Lustige Streiche and Four Last Songs, plus Elgar’s Symphony No 1, with the soprano Renee Fleming.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Snape, IP17 1SP. 01263 713427 www.lpo.org.uk 25 Aug Snape Proms: Loudon Wainwright III The American Grammy Award-winning American songwriter and folk singer brings his material to the UK’s stages.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Snape, IP17 1SP. 01263 713427 www.lw3.com 25-27 Aug Maui Waui Festival 2017 Maui Waui is a 3 day festival of international music, performance, arts, theatre, circus and cabaret. Now in it 5th year, it is fast becoming one of the area most exciting festivals in East Anglia, pulling in accomplished as well as undiscovered bands and performers from all around the globe, yet still is known as one of Suffolk’s best kept secrets! Peakhill Farm, Theberton, IP16 4TG. www.maui wauievents.co.uk/mauiwauifestival

26 Aug Snape Proms: Grimethorpe Colliery Band The National Brass Band-winning ensemble celebrates its centenary, with a performance of popular classics.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Snape, IP17 1SP. 01263 713427 www.grimethorpeband.com

26 Aug Jess Glynne British singer Jess Glynne performs a selection of her pop hits including her solo singles Right Here and Hold My Hand. Newmarket Racecourse, Westfield House, The Links, Cambridge Road, Newmarket, CB8 0TG. 01263 713427 www.jessglynne.co.uk

27 Aug Jane McDonald The Cruise-ship star and former Loose Women host sings emotionally charged cabaret and pop. Marina Theatre, The Marina, Lowestoft, NR32 1HH. 01263 713427. www.jane-mcdonald.com

28 Aug Snape Proms: London Gay Men’s Chorus: AgitPop The ensemble performs songs by Erasure, Nina Simone, Boy George, Bob Dylan and many more, celebrating the music of liberation and protest and how popular music helped change the world.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Snape, IP17 1SP. 01263 713427. www.lgmc.org.uk

30 Aug Snape Proms: The Jay Rayner Quartet The restaurant critic, Masterchef guest judge and jazz pianist is joined by a selection of musicians as they perform numbers from The Great American Songbook. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Snape, IP17 1SP. 01263 713427. www.jayrayner.co.uk

ARTS & EXHIBITIONS 17-Aug A Cut and Colour Have fun re-designing the portraits at Christchurch Mansion. Create new styles and then model them for your own masterpiece. Led by artist Ky Rice.

Christchurch Mansion, Sloane St, Ipswich, IP4 2BE. cimuseums.org.uk/visit/venues/ christchurch-mansion 18 Jul - 26 Aug Short Stories Short Stories brings together the work of three painters, Sharon Beavan, Frances Edmonds and Mary Mabbutt, who explore the relationship between the private and the public. Using their own lives as the starting point for painting, they look at the world around them to create pictures that celebrate the ordinary and the intimate. The Cut, New Cut, Halesworth IP19 8BY. 0300 3033 211. newcut.org 4-17 Aug A Love of Light Michael has painted in oils and pastels, but believes Watercolours are so well suited to capture the ethereal light of the Suffolk landscape. The Quay Gallery, Snape Maltings, Near Aldeburgh, IP17 1SR 01728 688 303. www.snapemaltings.co.uk 17-23 Aug From Suffolk to Space (and everything in between) Imagine the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and you won’t be far off! Abi creates abstract landscapes from Suffolk to Space and back again. Samantha packages warmth and humour into beautiful acrylic and drypoint pieces.

The Garage Gallery, Snape Maltings, Near Aldeburgh, IP17 1SR. 01728 688 303. www.snapemaltings.co.uk

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6-Aug Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall This event attracts classic and sports car owners who exhibit their cars. Also a great day out for families with mini Land Rovers for children to drive, fairground stalls, craft and trade stalls, entertainment, birds of prey, local food and drink.

Helmingham Hall, Stowmarket Road, Stowmarket, IP14 6EF. www.helmingham.com 18-20 Aug FolkEast Nominated for the Best Small Festival Award in the UK Festival Awards, FolkEast is a friendly, eclectic , and family-friendly festival - all set within the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Glemham Hall, Woodbridge, IP13 0BT, folkeast.co.uk 19-20 Aug Aldeburgh Carnival This popular carnival returns for 2017!

The theme for this years carnival is Amazing Aldeburgh. Get involved in this colourful, fun carnival with music, performances, stalls and much more.

Town Centre, Aldeburgh. www.aldeburghcarnival.com 20-21 Aug Beccles Carnival This traditional carnival parade has on offer a great programme of events for the whole family to enjoy. Saturday sees teddy bears parade with judging of the best dressed teddy, entertainment with prize giveaways, fun and games. The Quay, Beccles. www.becclescarnival.co.uk AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES 26-27 Aug Southwold Fine Art and Antiques Fair Suffolks most prestigious antiques fair with over 50 dealers in the finest quality antique furniture, ceramics, clocks, jewellery, glass, silver, pictures and much more. A great day out at this much loved seaside resort. Open 11am - 5pm each day. Admission £4 under 16’s free. Saint Felix School , Southwold, IP18 6SD 01379 586134 31-Aug Antiques Roadshow Helmingham Hall The Antiques Roadshow records programmes across the UK, throughout the year, with some of Britain’s leading antiques and fine arts specialists. At the recordings, the specialists are on hand to offer free advice and valuations to visitors who are invited to raid their attics and bring along their family heirlooms, household treasures and car boot bargains for inspection. Helmingham Hall, Stowmarket, IP14 6EF. 0117 974 2395 13-Aug Beccles Antiques Street Market The market boasts a varied and interesting collection of 100 general and specialist dealers selling a wide range of antiques and collectables including furniture, silver, china, linen, jewellery, books, clocks, retro and vintage design and decorative items. Open 8am-4pm.

Free entry. Beccles Town Centre, Beccles NR34 9HA/ 01502 711174 5-Aug Halesworth Brocante Antique & Vintage Market 30 plus brocanteurs selling a wide range of goods including vintage tools, jewellery, ceramics and glassware, vintage clothes and homeware.

Admission is free, open 9.30-3.30p.m. The Old Print Works, Halesworth, IP19 8AP

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BOATING Grab your water wings and your sea legs and hire yourself a boat to explore the Broads with a loved one, family or friends. Whether you’re an outdoor sports fanatic and fancy a spot of canoeing or hire a boat for the day, let one of the many tour boats guide you along the Broads in style - after all the Broads are best seen by boat.

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BIRDWATCHING Grab your binoculars and head out to the stunning Norfolk countryside for a spot of birdwatching.

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HERITAGE Travel back in time and visit the impressive collection of castles, stately homes, churches and cathedrals, each with its own tale to tell. Uncover Norfolk’s connection to the Normans and the Romans and find out about local heroes of the past, one in particular was responsible for saving the American Revolution. Dig deeper and you’ll come across the Neolithic Flint Mine, the last remaining flint mine in the UK. There is so much to see and do you’ll be back for more, time and time again. www.visitnorfolk.co.uk

FOOD & DRINK With all this exploring, hot weather and need for hydration, you’ll be pleased to know you won’t be pushed to find places to eat and drink. Norfolk is known for its fresh and finest supply of local produce used by most, if not all of Norfolk’s eateries. Classic pubs, cosy inns, smart cafés, delicious deli’s, local farm shops, refined restaurants or good olde fish and chips; in fact you will be spoilt for choice. Find a full list of eateries at www.visitnorfolk.co.uk

SEAL SPOTTING What people don’t know is that the seal colony at Blakeney Point is actually at the tip of the Norfolk Broads and can only be accessed by boat. If you don’t have your own boat then you can hop aboard one of the seal trips available from Blakeney Harbour (Beans Boats) or Morston Quay (Temple Seal Trips).

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What’s on in Norfolk THEATRE, FILMS AND SHOWS 31 July - 5 Aug The Railway Children This best-loved tale, made famous by the iconic 1970 movie starring Jenny Agutter and Bernard Cribbins, delivers a compelling coming of age story and a fascinating insight into Edwardian rural life. Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL. 01603 630000 www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk 1-9 Aug The Business of Murder Stone, a humourless and dour man, invites Dee, a television playwright, over to his flat on the premise of discussing a script. Once there, she is surprised when Superintendent Hallett also arrives for an entirely different reason. But nothing is as it seems and as the plot twists and turns, the motive of their host Stone gradually becomes clear. Sheringham Little Theatre, 2 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RE. 01263 822347 www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com 1-15 Aug Treasure Island and the Caribbean Pirates Sail with us this Summer for a swashbuckling adventure on board the Jolly Rodger! After last year’s successful offering of ‘The Wizard Of Oz’, KD Theatre Productions return with another family summer spectacular. Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 5AH. 01485 532252. www.princesshunstanton.co.uk

3-24 Aug The Cuddlebunnies ‘The Cuddle Bunnies’ is a brand new stage show from Silvey Jex, two of the UK’s most successful Children’s TV Creators. Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 5AH. 01485 532252 www.princesshunstanton.co.uk

3-24 Aug The Great British Seaside Special With chart hit songs, spectacular dance routines, mind blowing magic and hilarious comedy, this is a fun packed summer variety show for the whole family! Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 5AH. 01485 532252 www.princesshunstanton.co.uk

4-12 Aug The Town that Lost its Tales Where have all the fairy tales gone?

Everyone in the town is feeling sad because there are no bedtime stories to be told. One brave young person decides to go and find out what has happened to them and embarks on an exciting and sometimes scary journey. Sheringham Little Theatre, 2 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RE. 01263 822347 www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com

7-12 Aug Dreamboats and Petticoats In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby dis-

covers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons.

Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL. 01603 630000 www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk 8-22 Aug The Wizard Of Oz This Spectacular Family Pantomime version of L. Frank Baum’s classic story is packed with good jokes, quality song and dance routines, spectacular scenery and plenty more for all the family! Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 5AH. 01485 532252. www.princesshunstanton.co.uk 10-19 Aug Be My Baby 1964. The North of England. The Ronettes are at the top of the charts. But in the austere surroundings of St. Saviour’s Mother and Baby Home, for Mary Adams and the other young pregnant girls life isn’t so swinging. Westacre Theatre, River Road, Westacre, PE32 1UD 01760 755800. www.westacretheatre.com 11-22 Aug The Revival (Scared to Death) The cast of Lucian O’Keefe’s 1946 ghost play Scared to Death are gathered and ready for their final dress rehearsal before opening night but all is not going smoothly. Sheringham Little Theatre, 2 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RE 01263 822347. www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com 12-Aug Intellectual Hooligans The show will consist of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” style games based entirely on audience suggestions. Anything goes and we mean anything! Maddermarket Theatre, St Johns Alley, Norwich, NR2 1DR 01603 620917. www.maddermarket.co.uk

13-20 Aug A Concept Of: Under Milk Wood An omniscient narrator invites the audience to listen to the dreams and innermost thoughts of the inhabitants of the fictional small Welsh fishing village Llareggub. Sheringham Little Theatre, 2 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RE 01263 822347. www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com

18-26 Aug King Neptune and the Norfolk Noise King Neptune is the mighty god of the sea. He controls the waves and creates the storms. He looks after all the sea creatures from the smallest crab to the largest whale. And he is on a mission!

A mission which leads him and his unlikely band of Roman characters on an adventure to Norfolk! Sheringham Little Theatre, 2 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RE. 01263 822347 www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com 18 Aug - 2 Sept Swallows and Amazons Where there be pirates, there be adventure, Arthur Ransome’s much loved classic is given an exuberant make-

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23 - 28 Aug The Nimmo Twins: The Country Cords The Nimmo Twins return with their sellout, award-winning show The Country Members to be recorded for a live CD, plus a preview of one or three new bits for their next show. Norwich Playhouse 42 - 58 St. George’s Street, Norwich NR3 1AB, 01603 598598. www.norwichplayhouse.co.uk

25-26 Aug Westacre Theatre Company: About Love A compelling new play about love, loyalty, freedom and repression. A fully rehearsed ‘developed reading’, with lighting, sound and simple staging.

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24 Aug - 5 Sept A Bedfull of Foreigners Stanley and Brenda Parker are driving about France on their vacation when they find themselves in a village near the German border. They consider themselves lucky on finding a hotel room.

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26-Aug Joe Pasquale: The Devil In Disguise Witness Joe explain the mysteries of why the four horsemen of the apocalypse will be arriving on my little ponies, and what Action Man held with those gripping hands...it’ll be a show you won’t forget in a hurry, well...at least 40 minutes. Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 5AH. 01485 532252 www.princesshunstanton.co.uk 29 Aug - 2 Sept The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night Time ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ brings Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel to thrilling life on stage, adapted by two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens and directed by Olivier and Tony Award®-winning director Marianne Elliott.

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31-Aug NT Live: Yerma The incredible Billie Piper returns in her Evening Standard Best Actress award-winning role. A young woman is driven to the unthinkable by her desperate desire to have a child in Simon Stone’s radical production of Lorca’s achingly powerful masterpiece.

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www.the-searchers.co.uk 12 May - 1 Oct Rana Begum: Space Light Colour Rana Begum is one of the most exciting 12 Aug AFO Takeover AFO returns featuring 8 bands across 2 artists working in Britain today. This exhibition will be her first museum show stages. Bands will perform continuously between our Club Room & Banking Hall anywhere in the world. Sainsbury Centre from shortly after doors opening at 6pm for Visual Arts, UEA, Norwich, NR4 7TJ scva.ac.uk right through to a finish at around 11pm.

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14 Aug Lambchop The Nashville music pioneers performs 22 Jul - 9 Aug Holt Festival - Jane Human its 12th studio album, Flotus, which and Ruth Shelley Holt Festival exhibition with landscape breaks from their traditional alt-country vibe to explore R&B, soul, hip hop and painting by Jane Human and vivid colour in fused glass by Ruth Shelley. Bircham electronica. The Waterfront, King Street, Norwich, NR4 7TJ. 01992 892781 Gallery, 14 Market Place, Holt, NR25 6BW www.lambchop.net 01263 713312. www.birchamgallery.co.uk/

exhibitions 18 Aug Faith - The George Michael 8 - 12 Aug Drawn By the Light Legacy Wayne Dilks and his seven-piece band ‘Drawn by the Light’ is an exhibition take a musical journey through the singof recent paintings by East Anglian er’s greatest hits from Wham! onwards artist, John Patchett. Peaceful Broadland Club Tropicana, I’m Your Man, Faith, Fast retreats, warm summer days on the Love, Freedom, Careless Whisper and coast, the bustle of Norwich market many more. Princess Theatre, The Green, and its adjacent streets, secret gardens Hunstanton, PE36 5AH. 01263 713427 and romantic harbours in the evening www.faithgeorgemichael.com light are all included in this latest ma jor

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The Waterfront, King Street, Norwich, 12 Aug - 6 Sept Summer Exhibition Vibrant annual summer show of work by NR4 7TJ. 01992 892781. both new and established artists. www.thewaterfrontstudio.ticketabc.com

Bircham Gallery, 14 Market Place, Holt, 19 Aug Marty Wilde & The Wildcats NR25 6BW. 01263 713312 The singer-songwriter and rock’n’roll www.birchamgallery.co.uk/exhibitions

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crafts and drinks for you to browse, taste and enjoy along with plenty of parking, a pub, Sunday Carvery restaurant, 270 acres of country walks and 2 adventure playgrounds. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Kelling Heath Holiday Park, Village Square, Weybourne, NR27 9EL. www.weybourne.net/norfolkartisanfair.html 2-Aug Chilli Fiesta This year is the 10th anniversary of the Chilli Fiesta! Stalls selling all things chilli; from chilli sauces to sausages and cheese to chocolate there’s bound to be something to tickle your taste buds. If you don’t like chilli there’s also the best of regional food too. Felbrigg Hall, Felbrigg, Norwich, NR11 8PR. 01263 837444 nationaltrust.org.uk/felbrigg

3 - 5 Aug Dinosaur World Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan and Segnosaurus, to name a few! Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL. 01603 630000. www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

4 - 5 Aug Run Norwich Expo Runners collect your race number and information pack before race day and fun family activities, plus a last minute chance to pick up running gear and sportswear from Run Norwich partners.

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10-Aug Memory Joggers Bob and Sheena have been working in the field of dementia, memory loss and the use of reminiscence for the past 11 years. They train people from all walks of life how to use reminiscence as therapy to help people living with dementia and their carers.The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF. www.theforumnorwich.co.uk

26-28 Aug Harry Potter Themed Afternoon Tea at Mocha A magical meal inspired by the Harry Potter book series. There’ll be butterbeer, pumpkin juice and a range of themed drinks and cocktails for you to enjoy.

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AUCTIONS AND ANTIQUES 26 June - 4 Sept Auctions on the Green The Auctions on the Green are held every Monday on Fairstead Green – the large Green in front of the Church Wall at the West end of the village near The Hoste.

The Hoste, Fairstead Green, Burnham Market. www.burnhammarket.co.uk/ auctions-on-the-green-201 5-Aug Cherry Bettys Vinatge Fair Vintage Fair in support of Mid Norfolk Railways 1940’s Steam weekend - stalls with a focus on goods that reflect the forties and fifties but welcoming local, artisan and upcycled, handmade twists.

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19-Aug Diss Fair Green Summer Brocante 70 + stalls with a mix of vintage and collectables expected of a typical ‘brocante’. Free parking, good prices!

Fair Green, Denmark Street, Diss, IP22 4BE. fairgreendiss.wordpress.com

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Lasting Power of Attorney Property & Financial Affairs or Health & Welfare We make the process quick and easy with a fixed cost of £360 each or £580 for both (including fees) Remember even with an LPA you have not lost control of your finances while you are still able to look after them For more information please call us or visit our website

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Shopping in Drive through the charming town of Olney in Buckinghamshire and you’ll instantly feel as though you’ve been transported to a time gone by. With Roman connections and the Battle of Olney in 1643 as part of its long history, the town has come a long way. Nowadays it’s a lively market town that has a lot to offer both locals and visitors; historic buildings, an independent shopping scene and a wide selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants.

SHOPPING Here shopping is a little bit different. If you’re bored of the usual chains that fill towns up and down the country, the historic buildings that line Olney’s High Street welcome a pleasant change.

Housed in glass fronted buildings and hidden under awnings are a number of boutique stores, cute cafes, bistros, antique outlets and beauty salons. Fashion fans will love the one-off finds in independent clothing boutiques such as Noa Noa, a global Scandinavian lifestyle brand, Bex Boutique which offers styles for all occasions and designer store Lily T. For home accessories explore the treasure trove that is The Nest at No.9.

Wander off the High Street to find hidden gems such as Fountain Court and Rose Court; popular courtyards full of places to eat and shop. Olney’s independent shops, fashionable clothing boutiques and antiques emporiums, make for a truly special shopping experience. Don’t miss a trip to one of the characterful markets, from the weekly Olney market to the monthly farmer’s market which features locally grown or made produce.

FOOD AND DRINK After all that shopping you’ll need to rest your feet and refuel with a bite to eat. Olney has become known locally for its ‘café culture’ so you’ll never be far from a cup of tea or coffee. With such a wide range of restaurants, cafés and pubs you’ll be spoiled for choice: take a break and enjoy British and international food, hot beverages or traditional ales. The Two Brewers or the Wildleaf Deli & Cafe are just a couple of top rated establishments.

If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a heaving town centre, then this beautiful Buckinghamshire town is a must visit this summer!

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The Swan Inn & Bistro – Olney

A perfect place to relax, eat and drink - We have cosy bistro tables, a private dining room and a beautifully refurbished garden – so whatever the weather you are assured of a warm welcome.

We serve food 7 days a week – offering a range of menus and our ever changing specials board.

We always offer 6 real ales (discount for CAMRA card holders), we have over 40 gins from the British Isles, great wines and not forgetting illy coffee – expertly made.

12 High Street South, Olney MK46 4AA www.theswanolney.co.uk - Call: 01234 711 111 Like us on Facebook Bar Opening Hours - Monday to Saturday 11am - 11pm - Sunday 12 midday - 9pm Food Serving Times - Monday to Thursday 12 midday - 3pm & 6-9pm Friday & Saturday 12 midday - 9pm (bar snacks only between 3-6pm) Sunday 12 midday - 5pm

SUMMER IS HERE BBQ items at the ready

Flavoured chicken and pork skewers, Beef and minted Lamb burgers, Lamb, Pork steaks, mature Beef steaks and various flavoured free range pork sausages all made by us in the shop.

And of course, our quality joints and cuts of meat.

’s Fish & Chips Enzo 12 High Street, Olney, MK46 4BB.

01234 711289

GLUTEN FREE BATTER NIGHTS Enzo’s Fish Bar provides a gluten and wheat free batter mix. This batter is suitable for people who suffer with a wheat intolerance or from diabetes or coeliac disease.

Now available TWICE a month, EVERY OTHER Monday.

Telephone orders welcome To save disappointment, you could order over the phone and pop in to collect. If you are having a party, running a function or are a retailer/pub we are happy to speak with you and supply costs on various bulk items.

35 Market Place, Olney, Buck, MK46 4AJ For all enquiries telephone:

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What’s on in Beds, Bucks & Herts THEATRE, FILM AND SHOWS 4-5 Aug Stage Experience - Bugsy Malone Set in 1920s Prohibition America, this light-hearted, gangster musical sees penniless boxing promoter, Bugsy Malone, caught up in a mix of gangs, girls and dreams of Hollywood when he’s recruited to Fat Sam’s mob in the middle of a battle to acquire the latest weapon: immobilising custard pies. Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3NZ. 0844 8717652 www.atgtickets.com 5-6 Aug Aylesbury Comic Con Aylesbury Waterside Theatre hosts its first Comic-Con with a host of actors from film and TV, film props, guest talks, photo shoots, comic artists, cosplay competitions. The Game of Thrones throne, Jurassic Park jeep and Star Wars’ R2D2 are already confirmed in the line-up for the big weekend as well as guests Jack O’Halloran from Superman II and Virginia Hey from Farscape. Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury.

HP20 1UG. 0844 871 7607 www.atgtickets.com 6-Aug That’ll Be the Day This latest production features a fantastic new-line-up of smash hits spanning the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s, plus more side-splitting comic sketches, all performed live on-stage! Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3NZ 0844 8717652. www.atgtickets.com 7-11 Aug Superheroes A BOOMing fun week of SMASHing drama games, storytelling and puppets. Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ. 01923 235455 www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk 8-Aug Tea Dance Mr Wonderful returns to the Colosseum with a series of glittering dance events suited to beginners and seasoned dancers alike. Get your dancing shoes on and take to the floor for a graceful, elegant and nostalgic afternoon of dancing. The Colosseum’s Tea Dance will evoke memories of a forgotten era and create memories of a new one. Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN. 01923 571 102 www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk 9-Aug Titus Andronicus Shakespeare’s gory revenge tragedy presents us with murder as entertainment, and, as the body count piles up, poses questions about the nature of sexuality, family, class and society.

Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ. 01923 235455 www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk 10-12 Aug Pippin’ Told by a mysterious travelling acting

troupe, headed by their cunning Leading Player, ‘Pippin’ is the story of a young prince trying to find his ‘Corner of the Sky’. The Court Theatre, Station Road Tring, HP23 5QY. www.courttheatre.co.uk 10-Aug An Audience with Philippa Gregory The Number One Sunday Times bestselling author, Philippa Gregory, will be at Rhodes Arts Complex for one night only to discuss her latest novel, the final in the Tudor series. This author talk and book signing opportunity in partnership with Waterstones is not to be missed by lovers of the author’s books. Rhodes Theatre, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3JG. 01279 710200 www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk 13-Aug 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. Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3NZ 0844 8717652. www.atgtickets.com 14-Aug Mary Poppins Themed Drama Camp Ideal for 6 - 12 year olds, explore drama, music, singing, dance, and visual art activities to bring musical stories to life. During each of the workshops the team will devise and write a script that will be performed for parents, friends and families at the end of the week.

The Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ. 01438 363200 www.gordon-craig.co.uk 31-Aug National Theatre Live: Yerma The incredible Billie Piper returns in her Evening Standard Best Actress award-winning role. A young woman is driven to the unthinkable by her desperate desire to have a child in Simon Stone’s radical production of Lorca’s achingly powerful masterpiece.

Quarry Theatre, 26 St Peter’s Street, Bedford, MK40 2NN. 01234 362337 www.quarrytheatre.org.uk 19-21 Aug Blood Brothers The play tells the story of fraternal twins who are separated at birth. They meet and become best friends - until a misunderstanding leads to a tragic end. The Court Theatre, Station Road, Tring, HP23 5QY. www.courttheatre.co.uk 21-Aug Matilda Themed Drama Camp Ideal for 6 - 12 year olds, explore drama, music, singing, dance, and visual art activities to bring musical stories to life.

During each of the workshops the team will devise and write a script that will be performed for parents, friends and families at the end of the week.

The Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ. 01438 363200 www.gordon-craig.co.uk

23-Aug thescreen: Baby Driver (15) A talented, young getaway driver relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. When he meets the girl of his dreams, Baby sees a chance to ditch his criminal life and make a clean getaway. Rhodes Theatre, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3JG. 01279 710200 www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk 26-Aug thescreen: Despicable Me 3 (PG) Interactive Screening with Characters Watch the latest in the hugely popular animated franchise in true thescreen style in the company of your favourite Minion characters. Gru meets his long-lost charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist. Fancy dress competitions for the best dressed girl, boy and adult!

Rhodes Theatre, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3JG. 01279 710200 www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk 28 Aug - 2 Sept Grease He’s the one that you want! Tom Parker, from the UK’s top boy band The Wanted, is to star in his first ever theatrical role as ‘bad boy’ Danny in Grease, the No.1 greatest musical! Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3NZ. 0844 8717652. www.atgtickets.com 29 Aug - 9 Sept The Producers The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer, Max Bialystock and his mild-mannered accountant, Leo Bloom come up with a scheme to pull off Broadway’s greatest scam! Bailystock and Bloom produce a new musical; the gloriously offensive “Springtime for Hitler”, hiring the worst director and the worst actors. However, “Springtime for Hitler” is a huge success and Bailystock and Bloom soon learn that show business can kick you in the teeth! The Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ. 01438 363200 www.gordon-craig.co.uk 29 Aug - 2 Sept The Pirates of Penzance In its 33rd year of productions, the Bedfordshire Youth Opera are proud to present The Pirates of Penzance, as youve never seen it before. This wellknown comic opera written by Arthur Sullivan (music) and W.S Gilbert (libretto) was first performed in New York 1879.

Fast-forward 138 years and this opera takes on a modern edge at Bedfords Place Theatre. Join in to celebrate Bedfords own operatic talent with breathtaking performances, dazzling costumes and an evening to remember!

The Place Theatre, Bradgate Road, Bedford, MK40 3DE. 01234 354321 www.theplacebedford.org 31-Aug Islands In The Stream This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and

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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UG 0844 871 7607. www.atgtickets.com

St Paul’s Square, Bedford, MK40 1SL, 01234 269519. www.faithgeorgemichael. com 25 Aug The Climax Blues Band The veteran band formed in 1968 plays blues-rock. The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU. 01263 713427 www.climaxbluesband.com

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26 Aug Hats Off To Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin Tribute 4 Aug Debbie Bond Duo Acclaimed Alabama songstress Peter Eldridge, Jack Tanner, Kevin Oliver Debbie Bond (vocals, guitar) together Jones and Simon Wicker make up the with partner “Radiator” Rick (keys, four piece cover band. The Stables, harmonica) will be performing at the Stockwell Lane, Milton Keynes, BuckBear Club Mill Yard Jazz and Blues, Luton, inghamshire, MK17 8LU. 01263 713427 as part of their extensive 2017 UK tour. www.hatsofftoledzeppelin.co.uk The Bear Club, Guildford Street, Luton,

LU1 2NR. 01359 251331 ARTS & EXHIBITIONS www.debbiebond.com 6 Jul - 12 Aug 25 and Counting A multi-disciplinary exhibition of work 4-6 Aug Fort Fest by 25 plus Bedfordshire-based female Three-days of rock performances as artists. This show will highlight and tackle the under-representation of women Pulled Apart By Horses, Rolo Tomassi and Our Hollow Our Home perform on in the art world. Themes of identity, Friday. Saturday sees Fort Hope, Forever visibility and invisibility are explored.

Still and Eva Plays Dead perform, with Expect sculptural textiles, video work, Toploader, Normandie and Grumble mysterious embroidery, and works on Bee closing the show on Sunday. Scald paper. Herts Visual Arts, Harpenden Hall, Harpenden, AL5 1TE. 07831 100651 End Farm, Mill Road, Bedford, MK44 2DP. www.hvaf.org.uk 01263 713427 www.fortfest.uk/line-up-2017 18 Jul - 13 Aug Anthony de Jong Cleyndert 19 Aug Classic Ibiza Classic Ibiza sees the Urban Soul Anthony is an established painter and Orchestra and DJ Goldierocks bring printer who lives and works in Hertfordsome of the biggest dance tracks from shire. He has created ensigns for stained the last 20 years to life in the fantastic glass and has worked on numerous outdoor setting of Knebworth House. The commissions for a range of institutions evening starts with a chill-out set and, including Morley College, London, as the sun goes down, the vocalists and Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge and USO’s dynamic musicians will ramp The Priest’s House in Much Hadham, things up as the evening breaks into Hertfordshire. This exhibition highlights festive-club mode with accompanying a selection of his latest works. Hertford lasers. Don’t miss what promises to be Theatre Gallery, The Wash, Hertford SG14 1PS. 01992 531500 one of the best outdoor dance parties of www.hertfordtheatre.com the summer! Knebworth House www.classicibiza.co.uk 21 Aug - 7 Sept Seaside 20 Aug The Great British Prom In the second themed exhibition of the The Great British Prom brings a feast of year, the Eagle Gallery artists tackle the classical iconic music from across the subject of the seaside. The Eagle Gallery, home nations, performed by the National 101 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3QP 01234 346995.

Symphony Orchestra. The concert will www.eaglegalleryartists.co.uk be taking place in the fantastic grounds of Knebworth. The music in the first half will also feature Welsh male vocal SPECIAL EVENTS group “Only Men Aloud” and a traditional 4 Aug Bedford Park Concerts: 80s - 90s Scottish pipe band with tunes including Party Night “The Dam Busters March,” “Bread of Bedford’s Biggest Summer Party will take Heaven,” “Danny Boy” and “Flower of place in Bedford Park featuring 7 live Scotland.” The second half features all acts who will take you through a journey the Proms favourites and culminates in a from the 80s into the 90s! fantastic firework display choreographed Bedford Park. to the music. Knebworth House www.bedfordparkconcerts.co.uk www.greatbritishprom.co.uk

6 Aug WWII Bedford Walk 21 Aug and 24 Aug Debbie Bond Hear about Bedford’s wartime secrets, Acclaimed Alabama blues and soul artist many of them only recently revealed.

Debbie Bond (vocals, guitar) together The town was far more that simply a with partner “Radiator” Rick (keys, ‘liberty town’ for off duty servicemen, it harmonica) will be performing at the was once the home of one of the most Durham Blues Festival as part of their important of our national institutions. extensive 2017 UK tour. The Red Lion, Walks start outside the BPHA Customer High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3DW. 01263 Service Centre, St Pauls Square.

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guided_walks.aspx 24 Aug Faith - The George Michael Legacy 6 Aug Rock at the Castle Wayne Dilks and his seven-piece band This well-established free music festival take a musical journey through the takes place in the grounds of Hertford singer’s greatest hits from Wham!

Castle. Four music stages surround the onwards - Club Tropicana, I’m Your Man, Castle where live bands, musicians and Faith, Fast Love, Freedom, Careless acoustic acts play to the public. From Whisper and many more. Corn Exchange, Rock to Folk, Indie to Pop, this music

festival has something for everyone.

Food stalls and pop up bar available for refreshments. 12.30pm - 7.30pm. Hertford Castle, Hertford 6-Aug Historic St Albans Guided Walk St Albans, the unheralded jewel of Hertfordshire, a 1000 year old city at the heart of English History. Tour well known and lesser known sites of the City - hear about revolting peasants, martyrs, heretics, monasteries and monks. £5 Adults, £2 Children. Clock Tower in High Street, St Albans, AL3 4EL www.enjoystalbans.com/whats-on 10-Aug Street Food Monthly with Craft Fair Leave your packed lunch at home, get some fresh air and enjoy the great food, atmosphere, music and local crafters displaying their makes in the Grand Marquee. 12-7pm. Town Centre, Welwyn Garden City 11-13 Aug Meraki Festival A new 3 day summer Festival featuring a line-up of top live music acts across three ma jor music stages, with special features and creative spaces around the festival for everyone to enjoy. The activities are all-inclusive - once you’re through the gates, you can enjoy all of our festival features for no extra cost! Features include: Enchanted Forest, Serenity Spa, Game Zone, 3 Music Stages, Mad Hatters Maze, Sky Wheel, Movie House. Hertfordshire County Showground, Dunstable Road, St Albans, AL3 7PT merakifestival.com 13-Aug St Albans Farmers Market Expect to find local specialties, mouth watering cheeses, seasonal fruit and vegetables, fresh herbs, top quality meat and game, dairy produce, freshly baked cakes & bread and hand crafted goods.

Plus entertainment and refreshments St Peter’s Street, St AlbansAL3 5DJ www.enjoystalbans.com/whats-on 18-Aug Cinema on the Green A new event for all the family organised by the WGC Business Improvement District (BID). A big screen will be set up on the Howardsgate green where we will show films for the whole family throughout the day. And in the evening, it’s your choice of film! Town Centre, Welwyn Garden City. www.welwyngarden.co.uk

AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES 6-Aug Flitwick Antiques and Collectors Fair Bedfordshire Flitwick Antiques and Collectors fair is held on the first sunday of each month.

Flitwick Village Hall, Dunstable Road Flitwick, MK45 1HP 13-Aug Woburn Antiques and Collectors Fair Woburn Antiques and Collectors fair is held on the 2nd sunday of each month.

Established for over 35 years. Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road, Woburn, MK17 9QD 13-Aug Sarratt Village Hall Antique & Collectables Fair Antique & Collectables And Glass fair 30 stalls admission £1 open 9am - 4pm Sarratt Village Hall, The Green, WD3 6AS 07887 648255

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The veggie scene is booming in Cambridge as more cafes add delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes to their menus. This month blogger Tracey Dean rounds up her pick for the best vegetarian restaurants and cafes in the city…

RAINBOW CAFÉ 9a King’s Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ Located opposite Kings College the Rainbow café serves wholly vegetarian and vegan options. The menu features a range of international dishes and the alcoholic beverages are also suitable for vegans. www.rainbowcafe.co.uk THE PUNT YARD 6-8 Quayside, Cambridge, CB5 8AB A retro bar and kitchen offering vegetarian options from posh kebabs to artisan pizzas. They happily adapt dishes for vegans upon request by swapping the bread or providing pizza without cheese. www.puntyard.com THE OLD BICYCLE SHOP 104 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1DP The establishment offers up a huge variety of vegetarian and vegan meals using locally sourced food.

Dishes include lunch, brunch and dinner options including sticky cauliflower wings and a delicious butternut squash gnocchi. www.oldbicycleshop.com CO 15 High Street, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, CB1 9HX Co in Cherry Hinton is an eco-friendly eatery, grocery and bakery. Vegetarian and vegan options for breakfast and lunch range from house fry ups to tasty quinoa bowls. www.cofifteen.co.uk

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THE URBAN SHED 62-64 King Street, Cambridge, CB1 1LN A relaxed café complete with mismatched furniture offers a vegan or vegetarian English fry up in a box served with a cup of tea or coffee. www.theurbanshed.com THAIKHUN 3-5 Quayside, Cambridge, CB5 8AB Inspired by Thailand’s street food scene vegetarian options include spring rolls, dumplings and sweetcorn cakes flavoured with aromatic kaffir lime leaves. www.thaikhun.co.uk/thai-restaurant/cambridge/ STEM AND GLORY 121 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3AT Based at yoga studio CamYoga, Cambridge’s first all vegan restaurant serves up tasty plant-based food including their popular vegan roast and signature celeriac lasagna. www.stemandglory.uk For the top 10 list visit www.eastlife.co.uk Discover more vegetarian and vegan restaurants across the region on our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/Veggieandvegan

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Crowds fill the streets of Cambridge on a daily basis, eager for a glimpse of the region’s history and culture, but head 20 minutes out of the city and into the countryside to St Ives, and you’ll be able to enjoy a slice of heritage without the hoards of tourists and cameras.

At the end of last month, The Norris Museum reopened its doors after an 18-month redevelopment.

The museum tells the story of the county of Huntingdonshire from 60 million years ago when the area was under the sea through to the present day. The £1.5 million Heritage Lottery Fund funded redevelopment sees the museum fitted out with all new displays showcases objects and interaction for visitors to explore. The museum is also home to a library collection with over 6,000 volumes relating to Huntingdonshire. These have been rehoused in bespoke storage facilities and are available for researchers to use by appointment.

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An exhibition about the project can be seen at the museum which will run until the end of the year.

Throughout the summer holidays it will host regular activities across the county including family crafts at the museum on 4, 11 18, 25 August and 1 September, a Teddy Bear’s Picnic for under 5s on 16 August and Museum in Miniature at the St Ives Family Fun Day on 20 August.

It’s not all displays and exhibitions, a walk around the town itself will provide endless insights into St Ives’ past. The focal point is the 15th century bridge and

chapel over the river, one of only three such surviving bridges in England. You can explore the heritage with a walk along the waterfront or take to the water with an electric riverboat trip. Art lovers should head to VK Gallery on Bridge Street; a sleek, glass fronted gallery which features work from established artists and new talent.

The streets, alleyways and market place retain much of the town’s original character. A market is held every Monday and Friday, and there’s an award-winning Farmers’ Market held on the first and third Saturday of each month. When your tired soles can’t take any more, stop at a tearoom or café for a bite to eat. Coffee lovers should head straight for Smell the Coffee on Foundry Walk for a taste of the good stuff.

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4-Aug Bullish In ‘Bullish’, ancient mythology meets modern gender negotiation. Inspired

by Ovid’s Minotaur, a gender fierce ensemble of hopers and renegades try to pass, pack and blag their way out of the labyrinth. The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX. 01223 511511 www.junction.co.uk 6-Aug Some Like It Hot Marking 55 years of the death of the iconic Marilyn Monroe, this show is one of her best loved films on the big screen.

This hysterical comedy sees Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon masquerading as women in order to elude irate Chicago mobsters. Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF 01733 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com 6-Aug Blue Hawaii Re-live one of the King’s greatest films as we commemorate 40 years since his tragic death. Chad Gates decides to work as a tour guide and romance the lovely out-of-town visitors touring the island. Key Theatre, Embankment Road Peterborough, PE1 1EF 01734 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com 7-12 Aug The Play That Goes Wrong The multi award-winning West End smash hit comedy returns for another hilarious week, back by phenomenal demand after sell-out run! Cambridge Arts Theatre, St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PJ 01223 503333 www.cambridgeartstheatre.com 12-Aug Titus Andronicus Shakespeare’s gory revenge tragedy presents us with murder as entertainment, and, as the body count piles up, poses questions about the nature of sexuality, family, class and society. Blanche McIntyre returns to the RSC after her debut directing The Two Noble Kinsmen (2016).

Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF 01735 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com 16-19 Aug Monty Python: Spamalot Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, ‘Spamalot’ tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The Key Youth Theatre are delighted to bring back the plague to Peterborough... with a 50% chance of pestilence and famine, together with a brace of impossibly beautiful dancing girls, flatulent Frenchmen and monster killer rabbits. Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF

01736 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com 18-19 Aug Derren Brown: Underground The Olivier Award-winning stage and screen illusionist and master of the psychological manipulation performs his own choice of some of his favourite work. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Parson’s Court, Cambridge, CB2 3QB 01223 357851 www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk/cornex 22-Aug The Little Mix Show A highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of the award winning girl band, Little Mix. This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of commercial pop-video choreography. The Cresset, Bretton Centre, Peterborough, PE3 8DX 01733 265705 www.cresset.co.uk 24-Aug Peter Pan at Flag Fen Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French and in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, J.M.Barrie’s timeless classic is brought to life in a brand new adaptation by award winning writer Laura Turner, with beautifully designed costumes, music and songs. Join Peter and his friends for what promises to be the most magical evening of the summer. Key Theatre Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF 01737 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com 24-Aug-26-Aug Bring On The Bollywood The masters of Bollywood experiences, Phizzical present, Bring on the Bollywood – Inspired by real stories and influenced by classical literature romantic musical comedy with a fantastic soundtrack features a cast of fourteen actors who will sing, dance and romance their way into your heart. Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF 01738 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com 31-Aug Yerma: National Theatre Live Presents Live screening of the incredible Billie Piper (Penny Dreadful, Great Britain) returns in her Evening Standard Best Actress award-winning role. Set in contemporary London, Piper’s portrayal of a woman in her thirties desperate to conceive builds with elemental force to a staggering and shocking climax.

Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF. 01739 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com 31-Aug The Status Quo Experience The Quo Experience is fully armed to take the act as far as possible in the tribute band industry- not just another Quo tribute band - it is a chance to

‘experience’ the sounds and looks of “Britain’s biggest singles chart band of all time”! The Cresset, Bretton Centre, Peterborough, PE3 8DX 01734 265705 www.cresset.co.uk MUSIC 3 Aug Rapadamic A showcase of some of Cambridge’s finest up-and-coming urban talent.

The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7GX 01223 357851 www.junction.co.uk/rapademic 4 Aug The High Fiver Indie, folk and alt rock showcase featuring Oscar Corney, The Hemingways, Saltfen, Deep City, The Lost Volts and Maverick. The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7GX, 01223 357851 www.junction.co.uk/the-high-fiver

5 Aug Junkyard Festival: Summer Daze Travel back in time to the summer of 1967, release your inner hippy and celebrate a bohemian utopia with DJs and live performances. The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7GX 01223 357851 www.junction.co.uk/junkyard 19 Aug Roy Ayers The funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player from Los Angeles performs his original material.

The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7GX. 01223 357851 www.royayers.net 24 Aug Laura Gibson Folk-rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from New York.

Portland Arms, Mitcham’s Corner, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3BA 01263 713427 www.lauragibsonmusic.com

ARTS AND EXHIBITIONS Until 30 December 2018 The Frua-Vaschelli Collection Over the past 50 years, Francesca and Massimo Valsecchi have built up a remarkable collection of paintings, furniture, sculpture, glass and ceramics.

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that hard to find perfect gift, visit the contemporary art gallery on King’s Parade where there is something to suit all budgets and tastes. Byard Art, 14 King’s Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ. 01223 464646 www.byardart.co.uk 28-Aug Cambridge Voices!

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Ely Cathedral’s world-famous Lady Chapel will be the illustrious venue for Cambridge Voices’ Choral Extravaganzathis dynamic and constantly-innovative choir, directed by their indefatigable founder Ian de Massini, celebrate their 30th anniversary. The Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely, CB7 4AU 01353 616991 www.babylonarts.org.uk/gallery/exhibi tions.htm SPECIAL EVENTS

22 Jul - 3 Sep Summer Guided Walks This Summer, discover Ely as never before. Ely’s Tourist Information Centre with Oliver Cromwell’s House presents a series of weekend guided walks of Ely, covering a variety of subjects and, with the wonderful knowledge of the Guides, you’ll see Ely as you’ve never seen it before. Walks include Riverside Walk, Monastic Ely, City of Ely, Eel Heritage Walk and Architecture of Ely. Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely 01353 662062 www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk 1-4 Aug Family Art Week at the Fitzwilliam Join the museum for art-making and activities focused around the theme of India, as part of The University of Cambridge Museum’s India Unboxed and Summer at the Museums programmes, including special pre-booked Indian coins handling sessions. The Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RB. 01223 332900 www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk 3-Aug ICE Summer Festival- Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience fine cheese and wine in the ma jestic setting of Madingley Hall. With a local supplier providing six cheeses, their very own sommelier has carefully selected wines to complement them.

University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley, Cambridge, CB23 8AQ 01223 746222 www.ice.cam.ac.uk/event/cheese-andwine-tasting 4-Aug BOM: Buisness of Music Want to work in the music industry but don’t know where to start? You need BoM, a day of talks and workshops for young people thinking about a professional career in any genre of popular music. The Junction, Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7GX 01224 511511 www.junction.co.uk 5-6 Aug Ramsey Steam and Vintage Show A steam and vintage show for all the family featuring steam engines, tractors, vintage commercials, military vehicles, fairground, organs arena, displays craft tent, classic cars, vintage motorcycles, trade stalls and a family fun section. The Auction Field, Floods Ferry Road, March, Cambs, PE150YJ, Cambridgeshire, PE15

0YJ. 01709589050 www.ramseysteamandvintageshow.com 5 Aug -6 Aug Cambridge Thai Festival The festival starts with a traditional food offering to Buddhist monks and entertainment throughout the day including traditional music and dancing, Muay Thai boxing, Ladyboy show, Thai beer garden, Thai food and produce stalls, Thai massage and children’s play area.

Parkers Piece, Cambridge, CB1 1JF 5-Aug Junkyard Festival: Summer Daze Travel back in time to the summer of 1967, release your inner hippy and celebrate a bohemian utopia with DJs and live performances. The Junction, Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7GX 01223 511511 www.junction.co.uk 6-30 Aug Speedway: Peterborough Panthers Catch the Peterborough Panthers throughout the month; Sun 06 vs. SGB Championship Fours – SGB, Wed 16 vs.

Scunthorpe (7.30pm) – Championship and Wed 30 vs. Newcastle (7.30pm) – Championship.

The East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE www.peterboroughpanthers.co/fixtures17 6 Aug 1940s Day at Prickwillow Museum With period clothes, hair and makeup, traditional 1940s food, music and dancing, military and domestic vehicles, memorabilia. Why not dress in 1940s style and immerse yourselves in the event? Normal Event Admission Charges: Adult £5, Concession £4, Children £2 (children under 6 free) Families £12.

Prickwillow Drainage Engine Museum Main Street, Prickwillow, Ely, CB7 4UN www.prickwillowmuseum.com 9-13 Aug Equifest Equifest has an avid and loyal following each year and is passionate about ensuring all competitors and visitors have fun and enjoy the spirit of the annual festival.

With over 1,500 horses stabled on site, 2,550 horses catalogued, producing over 12,500 entries into a variety of disciplines – including Showing, Show Jumping, Dressage and Carriage Driving – it is a busy time for all competitors. In addition it knows the importance of giving a full fun-packed schedule of activity for all horse enthusiasts.

The East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE www.equifest.org.uk 19 Aug Charity Dragon Boat Race St Neots Town Council have teamed up with the Rotary Club of St Neots St Mary’s and St Neots Dragon Boat Team to bring this fun, team event to a wider audience, enabling people of all ages and fitness levels to give the sport a try whilst having an enjoyable day out with friends and family and at the same time raising funds for local charities.

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25-27 Aug Cambridge Cocktail Festival The Cambridge Cocktail weekend launched last year, and saw over 2,000 people celebrating the wonders of the cocktail at the Cambridge Corn Exchange. This year, we’re coming back bigger and better - a three-day extravaganza, a fabulous festival of cocktails, with bars aplenty, both Cambridge

favourites and bars from global spirits superstars, plus the best in music and entertainment. There will be a range of free activities like cocktails masterclasses and demonstrations, throughout the day too.

There will be tasty street food, and most importantly over 50 cocktails to choose from. Book your tickets now for this fabulous bank holiday weekend event.

Cambridge Corn Exchange, Parson’s Court, Cambridge, CB2 3QB 01223 357851 cambridgecocktailweekend.co.uk

27-Aug Medieval Fair Celebrating 800 years of Fen Ditton Village History Food and Stalls, Musical Entertainment, Craft Sideshows, Fun Competitions, Animal Displays, Art and Craft Stalls, Village Exhibitions, Dancing Display and Hog Roast. Fun for all the Family. Fen Ditton Recreation Ground Fen Ditton, Cambs, CB5 8SU ANTIQUES FAIRS

6-Aug Great Chishill Antiques & Vintage Fair Fabulous antiques fair originally located in Barkway and relocated to Great Chishill in 2017 to provide improved parking for customers. Approximately 20 stalls packed full of antiques, collectables and vintage items to entice dealers, collectors and the general public. From Clarice Cliff to Moorcroft, glass to jewellery we aim to provide a wide range of quality items, with something for everyone. Set in the picturesque village of Great Chishill the fair is conveniently located for the M11 and A10 approximately 25 minutes from Cambridge. The dedicated tearoom hosts delicious delights including homemade sausage rolls, soup, cakes and sandwiches. During the summer months there will be additional outdoor stalls, weather dependant.

Great Chishill Village Hall, Hall Lane, Cambridge SG8 8SH 07720 647696 13-Aug Newmarket Racecourse Antique And 20th Century Fair Over 220 inside stands plus outside stands of Antiques, Art Deco and Collectables. Antique valuation roadshow.

Free valuations and appraisals. Antique Restoration workshop. Specialist Collectors Room for stamps, medals, cards, coins, ephemera etc. Free parking and full catering service on site.

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27-28 Aug St Ives Antiques Fair The St Ives Antiques Fair is a two-day event, held in the prestigious Burgess Hall,One Leisure Centre in St. Ives (Cambs). As well as providing a spacious hall for around 55 specialist dealers, there is free parking and on-site catering, including a licensed bar, hot and cold snacks and cream teas. New dealers are welcome. The Fair is open 10am - 4pm both days. Admission is £2 For Adults £1.50 for concessions.

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